Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page x). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
Page 2 “For Your Safety” (0 x). Nikon User Support for India and Australia Contact a Nikon representative for technical assistance with the operation of your Nikon product or products. For information on the Nikon representatives in your area, visit http://www.nikon-asia.com/support.
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Page 4: Package Contents
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Package Contents ................. ii For Your Safety ................x Notices..................xiv Introduction Getting to Know the Camera ............1 Camera Body ....................1 The Control Panel ...................5 The Viewfinder Display.................7 The Diopter Adjustment Control ............9 Using the Tilting Monitor..............10 Using the Touch Screen ..............
Page 6 Live View Photography Autofocus..................41 Choosing a Focus Mode ..............41 Choosing an AF-Area Mode .............42 Manual Focus ................44 Using the i Button ..............45 Split-Screen Display Zoom..............48 Silent Live View Photography............49 Negative Digitizer ................52 The Live View Display ..............54 The Information Display ..............55 Touch Photography (Touch Shutter)........56 Movies Recording Movies................59...
Page 7 Image Recording Options Image Area ...................83 Image Quality................88 Image Size..................91 Using Two Memory Cards............93 Focus Autofocus ..................94 Autofocus Mode................... 98 AF-Area Mode ..................100 Focus Point Selection...............105 Focus Lock....................108 Manual Focus ................111 Release Mode Choosing a Release Mode............113 Power Source and Frame Rate............114 Self-Timer Mode (E) ..............116 Mirror up Mode (M...
Page 8 Exposure Metering..................124 Exposure Mode ................. 126 P: Programmed Auto................ 128 S: Shutter-Priority Auto..............129 A: Aperture-Priority Auto ..............130 M: Manual ..................... 131 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) ........133 Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock ........136 Autoexposure (AE) Lock............137 Exposure Compensation............
Page 9 Optional Flash Units Using a Flash ................187 On-Camera Flash Photography..........190 Flash Modes ................192 Flash Compensation..............194 FV Lock ..................196 Flash Info for Shoe-Mounted Units........198 Remote Flash Units ..............202 Other Shooting Options The R Button................203 Using the Command Dials............207 The i button ................208 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings....209 Focus Shift Photography ............212 Non-CPU Lenses ................218...
Page 10 Menu List Camera Menus More information on camera menus is available in a Menu Guide that can be downloaded from the Nikon website (0 i). D The Playback Menu: Managing Images......248 C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options ....250 1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options..................
Page 11 Technical Notes Compatible Lenses..............281 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)......288 Other Accessories..............296 Optional MB-D18 Battery Packs ..........299 Parts of the MB-D18................299 Using the Battery Pack..............302 Specifications ..................310 Caring for the Camera ..............311 Storage ....................311 Cleaning ....................311 Image Sensor Cleaning..............312 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions......319 Troubleshooting................324...
Page 12: For Your Safety
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. DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury.
Page 13 • Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens or camera. Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment. • Do not aim the flash or AF-assist illuminator at the operator of a motor vehicle.
Page 14 • Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency emissions produced by this product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities. •...
Page 15 WARNING (Batteries) • Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention. • Do not immerse batteries in water or expose to rain. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.
Page 16: Notices
Notices • No part of the manuals included with • Nikon will not be held liable for any this product may be reproduced, damages resulting from the use of transmitted, transcribed, stored in a this product. retrieval system, or translated into •...
Page 17 • Connect the equipment into an after handling. outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, • Consult the dealer or an experienced Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. radio/television technician for help.
Page 18 Power Cable At voltages over AC 125 V (U.S.A. only): The power cable must be rated for the voltage in use, be at least AWG no. 18 gauge, and have SVG insulation or better with a NEMA 6P-15 plug rated for AC 250 V 15 A. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device...
Page 19 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.
Page 20 Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
Page 21 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.
Page 22 FCC WARNING 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. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 23 SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website. Notices for Customers in Europe Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment type D850 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_D850.pdf.
Page 24 Security Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled: • Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information.
Page 25: Introduction
Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body T button ......88, 91 Power switch .........
Page 26 Camera Body (Continued) 12 11 Self-timer lamp ......116 Lens mounting mark ....19 Meter coupling lever Mirror........118, 315 BKT button........142 Flash sync terminal ....188 Flash sync terminal cover ..188 Ten-pin remote terminal ..296 Ten-pin remote terminal cover Headphone connector..
Page 27 Sub-command dial CPU contacts Pv button ..... 44, 127, 268, 270 Contact cover for optional MB-D18 multi-power battery pack ..299 Fn1 button ......268, 270 Tripod socket Battery-chamber cover latch ..16 Power connector cover Battery-chamber cover ..16, 18 Lens mount ......19, 112 The Speaker Do not place the speaker in close proximity to magnetic devices.
Page 28 Camera Body (Continued) Viewfinder ......7, 9, 116 Sub-selector ....106, 108, 137, 268, 270 Eyepiece shutter lever ....116 AF-ON button..99, 109, 261, 268 O /Q button....36, 245, 271 Main command dial K button .......35, 223 Multi selector..25, 34, 268, 269 G button......24, 248 Focus selector lock.....
Page 29: The Control Panel
The Control Panel The control panel shows a variety of camera settings when the camera is on. The items shown here appear the first time the camera is turned on; information on other settings can be found in the relevant sections of this manual. 10 9 Exposure mode ......126 AF-area mode ......
Page 30 LCD Illuminators Rotating the power switch Power switch toward D activates the backlights for the buttons and control panel, making it easier to use the camera in the dark. After the power switch is released, the backlights will remain lit for a few seconds while the standby timer is active or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated toward D again.
Page 31: The Viewfinder Display
The Viewfinder Display 9 10 Roll indicator Metering ........124 AF area brackets.......9 Autoexposure (AE) lock..... 137 Framing grid (displayed when On Shutter speed lock icon ... 136, 268 is selected for Custom Setting d9, Shutter speed ..... 129, 131 Viewfinder grid display) ...265 Autofocus mode ......
Page 32 Exposure mode ......126 Flash sync indicator ....266 Flash compensation Aperture stop indicator .... 130 indicator ........194 Exposure indicator ..... 132 Exposure compensation Exposure compensation indicator ........139 display.......... 139 ISO sensitivity indicator .... 119 Low battery warning ....30 Auto ISO sensitivity Exposure/flash bracketing indicator ........
Page 33: The Diopter Adjustment Control
The Diopter Adjustment Control Lift the diopter adjustment control and rotate it until the viewfinder display, focus points, and AF area brackets are in sharp focus. When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye.
Page 34: Using The Tilting Monitor
Using the Tilting Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below. Normal use: The monitor is normally used in storage position. Low-angle shots: Tilt the monitor up to take shots in live view with the camera held low. High-angle shots: Tilt the monitor down to take shots in live view with the camera held high.
Page 35 Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently, stopping when you feel resistance. Do not use force. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the camera or monitor. If the camera is mounted on a tripod, care should be taken to ensure that the monitor does not contact the tripod. Do not lift or carry the camera by the monitor.
Page 36: Using The Touch Screen
Using the Touch Screen The touch-sensitive monitor supports the following operations: Flick Flick a finger a short distance left or right across the monitor. Slide Slide a finger over the monitor. Stretch/Pinch Place two fingers on the monitor and move them apart or pinch them together.
Page 37 ❚❚ Using the Touch Screen During playback (0 226), the touch screen can be used to: • View other images • Zoom in or out • View thumbnails • View movies During live view, the touch screen can be used to take pictures (touch shutter;...
Page 38: First Steps
First Steps Attach the Camera Strap Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets. Charge the Battery Insert the battery and plug the charger in (depending on the country or region, the charger comes with either an AC wall adapter or a power cable). An exhausted battery will fully charge in about two hours and 35 minutes.
Page 39 • Power cable: After connecting the power cable with the plug in the orientation shown, insert the battery and plug the cable in. The CHARGE lamp will flash while the battery charges. Battery charging Charging complete The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions in “For Your Safety”...
Page 40: Insert The Battery And A Memory Card
Insert the Battery and a Memory Card Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards, confirm that power switch is in the OFF position. Insert the battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted.
Page 41 Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer.
Page 42 ❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards Removing 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. Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover.
Page 43: Attach A Lens
Attach a Lens Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G. Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting...
Page 44 Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.
Page 45: Basic Setup
Basic Setup The language option in the setup menu is automatically highlighted the first time menus are displayed. Choose a language and set the camera clock. Turn the camera on. Power switch Select Language in the setup menu. Press the G button to display the camera menus, then highlight Language in the setup menu and press 2.
Page 46 Select a language. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired language and press J. Select Time zone and date. Select Time zone and date and press Set time zone. Select Time zone and press 2. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the local time zone (the UTC field shows the difference between the selected time zone and Coordinated Universal Time,...
Page 47 Turn daylight saving time on or off. Select Daylight saving time and press 2. Daylight saving time is off by default; if daylight saving time is in effect in the local time zone, press 1 to highlight On and press J. Set the date and time.
Page 48: Tutorial
Tutorial Camera Menus: An Overview Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 248) • B: Setup (0 271) •...
Page 49: Using Camera Menus
Using Camera Menus ❚❚ Menu Controls You can navigate the menus via the touch screen or using the multi selector and J button. Multi selector Move cursor up Select highlighted item Cancel and return Select highlighted to previous menu item or display sub- menu J button Move cursor down...
Page 50 ❚❚ Navigating the Menus Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. G button Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Select a menu.
Page 51 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item.
Page 52 Note the following points: • Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available. • While pressing 2 or the center of the multi selector generally has the same effect as pressing J, there are some items for which selection can only be made by pressing J.
Page 53: Screen Operations
❚❚ Using the Touch Screen You can also navigate the menus using the following touch screen operations. Slide up or down to scroll. Scroll Choose a Tap a menu icon to choose a menu menu. Select Tap menu items to display options and tap icons or sliders options/ adjust...
Page 54: Basic Photography And Playback
Basic Photography and Playback The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining Before taking photographs, check the battery level and number of exposures remaining as described below. ❚❚ Battery Level The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. Control panel Viewfinder Icon...
Page 55 ❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining The camera has two memory card slots: SD card slot one for XQD cards and the other for SD cards. When two cards are inserted, the role played by each is determined by the options selected for Primary slot selection and Secondary slot function;...
Page 56: Point-And-Shoot" Photography
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography Ready the Camera. When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the camera as shown. Frame the photograph.
Page 57 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the Focus indicator viewfinder when the focus operation is complete. Viewfinder display Description Subject in focus. Focus point is between camera and subject. Focus point is behind subject.
Page 58 The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography) The viewfinder and some control panel displays will turn off if no operations are performed for about six seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter- release button halfway to reactivate the displays. Exposure meters on Exposure meters off The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can...
Page 59: Viewing Photographs
Viewing Photographs Press the K button. A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is shown by an icon. K button View additional pictures. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2 or flicking a finger left or right over the display (0 226).
Page 60 ❚❚ Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O (Q) button. Note that photographs cannot be recovered once deleted. Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described in “Viewing Photographs”...
Page 61: Live View Photography
Live View Photography Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view. Rotate the live view selector to C (live view photography). Live view selector Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor.
Page 62 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The focus point will flash green and the shutter release will be disabled while the camera focuses. If the camera is able to focus, the focus point will be displayed in green; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point will flash red (note that pictures can be taken even when the focus point flashes red;...
Page 63 Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. The monitor will turn off. Exit live view. Press the a button to exit live view. Exposure Preview During live view, you can press J to preview the effects of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity on exposure.
Page 64 Live View Zoom Preview Press the X button to magnify the view in the monitor up to a maximum of about 16×. A navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display. Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor, or press W (M) to zoom out.
Page 65: Autofocus
Autofocus To take pictures using Focus-mode selector autofocus, rotate the focus- mode selector to AF. Choosing a Focus Mode The following autofocus modes are available in live view: Mode Description Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter- release button is pressed halfway. You can also focus by AF-S touching your subject in the monitor, in which case focus locks until you lift your finger from the display to take the photograph.
Page 66: Choosing An Af-Area Mode
Choosing an AF-Area Mode The following AF-area modes can be selected in live view: Mode Description Face-priority AF: Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects; the selected subject is indicated by a double yellow border (if multiple faces are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject;...
Page 67 Mode Description Subject-tracking AF: Position the focus point over your subject and press the center of the multi selector. The focus point will track the selected subject as it moves through the frame. To end tracking, press the center of the multi selector again. Alternatively, you can start tracking by touching your subject in the monitor;...
Page 68: Manual Focus
Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 111), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus. To magnify the view in the monitor for precise focus, press the X button (0 40). X button You can also enable focus peaking, which uses colored outlines to indicate objects that are in focus.
Page 69: Using The I Button
Using the i Button The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the i button during live view photography. Use the touch screen or navigate the menu using the multi selector and J button, pressing 1 or 3 to highlight items, 2 to view options, i button and J to select the highlighted option and return to the i-button menu.
Page 70 Option Description During live view photography, the white balance (hue) of the monitor can be set to a value different from that used for photographs (0 156). This can be effective if the lighting under which shots are framed is different from that used when the photographs are Photo live view taken, as is sometimes the case when a flash or preset display WB...
Page 71 Option Description Objects that are in focus are indicated by colored outlines, including during focus zoom (0 40). Choose from 3 (high sensitivity), 2 (standard), 1 (low sensitivity), and Off; the Area in focus Peaking level higher the setting, the greater the depth shown as being in focus.
Page 72: Split-Screen Display Zoom
Split-Screen Display Zoom Selecting Split-screen display zoom in the live view photography i button menu splits the display into two boxes showing separate areas of the frame side-by-side at a high zoom ratio. The positions of the magnified areas are shown in the navigation window.
Page 73: Silent Live View Photography
Silent Live View Photography To eliminate shutter sounds during live view photography, press the i button and select On (Mode 1) or On (Mode 2) for Silent live view photography. Option Description Reduce vibrations caused by the shutter when shooting landscapes and other static subjects.
Page 74 Silent Live View Photography Multiple exposure photography (0 254) and long-exposure noise reduction are disabled (0 253). In continuous release modes, focus and exposure are fixed at the values for the first shot in each series. Flicker or banding may be visible in the monitor and in photographs under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps (for information on reducing flicker and banding, see the section on the movie shooting menu Flicker reduction option, 0 254), while subjects in motion may...
Page 75 “On (Mode 2)” The following exposure settings can be adjusted when On (Mode 2) is selected: Aperture Shutter speed ISO sensitivity P, S — — — ✔ — — ✔ ✔ ✔ 1 Exposure for mode S is equivalent to mode P. 2 Choose from speeds of from s to 8000...
Page 76: Negative Digitizer
Negative Digitizer To record positives of copies of film negatives, press the i button and select Color negatives or Monochrome negatives for Negative digitizer. Position the negatives in front of a featureless white or gray background. We recommend using an AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED or other micro lens and either natural light or an artificial light source with a high R (color rendering index), such as a light...
Page 77: Adjust Exposure
Adjust exposure. Press J to display brightness adjustment options and press 1 or 3 to adjust exposure. To view your subject at a higher magnification, press X (0 40). Press J to proceed. Take the photograph. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the photograph and save it in JPEG format.
Page 78: The Live View Display
The Live View Display Item Description The amount of time remaining before live q Time remaining view ends automatically. Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less. Monitor hue (photo live view display white Photo live view display balance).
Page 79: The Information Display
The Information Display To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the R button. The histogram is only displayed in the exposure preview (0 39) or when On (Mode 2) is selected for Silent live view photography (0 49). The virtual horizon and histogram displays are not available with the negative digitizer.
Page 80: Touch Photography (Touch Shutter)
Touch Photography (Touch Shutter) Touch the monitor to focus and lift your finger to take the photograph. Tap the icon shown in the illustration to choose the operation performed by tapping the monitor in shooting mode. Choose from the following options: Option Description Touch the monitor to position the focus...
Page 81 Taking Pictures Using Touch Shooting Options The shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even when the W icon is displayed to show that the touch shutter is enabled. Use the shutter-release button to take photographs in continuous shooting mode (0 113) and during movie recording.
Page 82 Shooting in Live View To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with photographs or exposure, close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter (0 116). Although they will not appear in the final picture, jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may appear in the monitor, while bright regions or bands may appear in some areas with flashing signs and other intermittent light sources or if the subject is briefly illuminated by a strobe or other bright, momentary light source.
Page 83: Movies
Movies Read this section for information on recording and viewing movies. Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view. Rotate the live view selector to 1 (movie live view). Live view selector Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor, modified for the effects of exposure.
Page 84 Choose a focus mode (0 41). Choose an AF-area mode (0 42). Pinpoint AF Pinpoint AF is not available in movie mode. Focus. Frame the opening shot and press the AF-ON button to focus. Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in face-priority AF drops during movie recording.
Page 85 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Exposure can be locked by pressing the center of the sub- Movie-record button selector (0 137) or altered by up to ±3 EV using exposure compensation Recording indicator (0 139);...
Page 86 End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached, or the memory card is full (note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before the maximum length is reached). Exit live view.
Page 87 Exposure Mode The following exposure settings can be adjusted in movie mode: Aperture Shutter speed ISO sensitivity 2, 3 P, S — — — ✔ 2, 3 — — ✔ ✔ ✔ 3, 4 1 Exposure for mode S is equivalent to mode P. 2 The upper limit for ISO sensitivity can be selected using the ISO sensitivity settings >...
Page 88: Indices
Indices If Index marking is assigned to a control using Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment, 0 270), you can press the selected control during recording to add indices that can be used to locate frames during editing and Index playback (0 76).
Page 89: Using The I Button
Using the i Button The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the i button in movie mode. Use the touch screen or navigate the menu using the multi selector and J button, pressing 1 or 3 to highlight items, 2 to view options, and J to select i button the highlighted option and return to the...
Page 90 Option Description Enable or disable wind noise reduction using the Wind noise reduction built-in microphone’s low-cut filter (0 259). When two memory cards are inserted, you can choose the card to which movies are recorded Destination (0 256). Press 1 or 3 to adjust monitor brightness (note that this affects live view only and has no effect on Monitor brightness photographs or movies or on the brightness of the...
Page 91 Option Description Choose whether objects that are in focus will be indicated by colored outlines while manual focus is in effect. Area in focus Choose from 3 (high sensitivity), Peaking level 2 (standard), 1 (low sensitivity), and Off; the higher the setting, the greater the depth shown as being in focus.
Page 92: Image Area: Choosing A Movie Crop
Image Area: Choosing a Movie Crop You can choose an image area using the Image area > Choose image area option in the movie shooting menu. Select FX to shoot movies in what is referred to as “FX-based movie format”, DX to shoot in “DX-based movie format”.
Page 93: Frame Size, Frame Rate, And Movie Quality
Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality The Frame size/frame rate option in the movie shooting menu is used to choose the movie frame size (in pixels) and frame rate. You can also choose from two Movie quality options: high and normal.
Page 94 ❚❚ Slow-Motion Movies To record silent slow-motion movies, select 1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-mo), 1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-mo), or 1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-mo) for Frame size/frame rate in the movie shooting menu. Movies recorded at 4 or 5 times the rated speed are played back at the rated speed for a slow-motion effect;...
Page 95: The Live View Display
The Live View Display Item Description q “No movie” indicator Indicates that movies cannot be recorded. Displayed when wind noise reduction is on w Wind noise reduction (0 259). Displayed when electronic vibration reduction e Electronic VR indicator is on (0 259). Volume of audio output to headphones.
Page 96: The Information Display
The Information Display To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the R button. Virtual horizon (0 272) Information on Information off Histogram Framing guides The Count-Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (0 54).
Page 97: Taking Photos In Movie Mode
Taking Photos in Movie Mode To take photos in movie mode (either in live view or during movie recording), select Take photos for Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment) > Shutter-release button (0 270). Photos with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 can then be taken at any time by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down.
Page 98 ❚❚ Image Size The size of photos taken in movie mode varies with the image area (0 256) and the option selected for Image size in the photo shooting menu (0 91). Image area Image size Size (pixels) Large 8256 × 4640 Medium 6192 ×...
Page 99 Wireless Remote Controllers and Remote Cords If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment) > Shutter-release button (0 270), the shutter-release buttons on optional wireless remote controllers and remote cords (0 296) can be pressed halfway to start live view or pressed all the way down to start and end movie recording.
Page 100: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 223). Tap the a icon in the monitor or press the center of the multi selector to start playback; your current position is indicated by the movie progress bar. 1 icon Length Current position/total length...
Page 101 Description Rotate the main command dial to skip ahead or back Skip 10 s 10 s. Rotate the sub-command dial to skip to next or Skip ahead/ previous index, or to skip to the last or first frame if the back movie contains no indices.
Page 102: Editing Movies
Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option Description Create a copy from which unwanted footage Choose start/end point has been removed. Save current frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. Trimming Movies To create trimmed copies of movies: Display a movie full frame (0 223).
Page 103 Select Choose start/end point. Press i or J, then highlight Choose start/end point and press 2. Select Start point. To create a copy that begins from the current frame, highlight Start point and press J. The frames before the current frame will be removed when you save the copy in Step 9.
Page 104 Choose the end point. Press L (Z/Q) to switch from the start point (w) to the end point (x) selection tool and then select the closing frame as described in Step 5. The frames after the selected frame L (Z/Q) button will be removed when you save the copy in Step 9.
Page 105 Save the copy. Highlight Save as new file and press J to save the copy to a new file. To replace the original movie file with the edited copy, highlight Overwrite existing file and press J. Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card.
Page 106: Saving Selected Frames
Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: Pause the movie on the desired frame. Play the movie back as described in “Viewing Movies” (0 76), pressing the center of the multi selector to start and resume playback and 3 to pause.
Page 107: Image Recording Options
Image Recording Options Image Area Choose from image areas of FX (36×24) (FX format), DX (24×16) (DX format), 5 : 4 (30×24), 1.2× (30×20), and 1:1 (24×24). FX format DX format (24×16) image circle 5 : 4 DX format 1 : 1 1.2×...
Page 108 ❚❚ Image Area Options The camera offers a choice of the following image areas: Option Description Images are recorded in FX format with an angle of FX (36×24) view equivalent to a NIKKOR lens on a 35 mm format camera. Selecting this option reduces the angle of view 1.2×...
Page 109 ❚❚ The Viewfinder Mask Display If On is selected for Image area > Viewfinder mask display in the photo shooting menu, the area outside the 1.2× (30×20), DX (24×16), 5:4 (30×24), and 1:1 (24×24) crops will be shown in gray in the viewfinder. 1.2×...
Page 110 The image area can be selected using the Image area > Choose image area option in the photo shooting menu or by pressing a control and rotating a command dial. ❚❚ The Image Area Menu Select Image area. Highlight Image area in the photo shooting menu and press 2.
Page 111 ❚❚ Camera Controls Assign image area selection to a camera control. Use Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0 268) to assign Choose image area to a control. Use the selected control to choose an image area. The image area can be selected by pressing the selected control and rotating the main or sub-command dial until the desired crop is displayed in the viewfinder (0 85).
Page 112: Image Quality
Image Quality The D850 supports the following image quality options. Option File type Description RAW data from the image sensor are saved without additional processing. Settings such NEF (RAW) as white balance and contrast can be adjusted after shooting. NEF (RAW)+ JPEG fine★/...
Page 113 Image quality is set by pressing the T button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel. T button Main command dial JPEG Compression Image quality options with a star (“★”) use compression intended to ensure maximum quality;...
Page 114 ❚❚ NEF (RAW) Compression To choose the type of compression for NEF (RAW) images, highlight NEF (RAW) recording > NEF (RAW) compression in the photo shooting menu and press 2. Option Description NEF images are compressed using a reversible Lossless algorithm, reducing file size by about 20–40% with compressed no effect on image quality.
Page 115: Image Size
Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from # Large, $ Medium, or % Small (note that image size varies depending on the option selected for Image area, 0 83): Image area Option Size (pixels) Large 8256 × 5504 FX (36×24;...
Page 116 Image size for JPEG and TIFF images can be set by pressing the T button and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired option is displayed in the control panel. To choose the size of NEF (RAW) images, use the Image size > NEF (RAW) option in the photo shooting menu.
Page 117: Using Two Memory Cards
Using Two Memory Cards When two memory cards are inserted in the camera, you can choose one as the primary card using the Primary slot selection item in the photo shooting menu (0 250). Select XQD card slot to designate the card in the XQD card slot as the primary card, SD card slot to choose the SD card.
Page 118: Focus
Focus This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically (0 94) or manually (0 111). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 105) or use focus lock to focus and recompose photographs after focusing (0 108).
Page 119 Cross Sensors The availability of cross-sensor focus points varies with the lens used. Cross sensors (cross-sensor focus Lens points highlighted in gray AF-S and AF-P lenses other than those listed below with maximum apertures of f/4 or faster 99 cross sensors •...
Page 120 AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters and Available Focus Points When an AF-S or AF-I teleconverter is attached, the focus points shown in the illustrations can be used for autofocus and electronic rangefinding (note that at maximum combined apertures slower than f/5.6, the camera may not be able to focus on dark or low-contrast subjects).
Page 121 Max. lens Available focus points (cross-sensor Teleconverter aperture focus points highlighted in gray TC-20E, TC-20E II, TC-20E III 15 focus points (9 selectable) TC-14E, TC-14E II, TC-14E III f/5.6 with 5 cross sensors 1 At maximum zoom, in the case of zoom lenses. 2 Other focus points use line sensors, which detect horizontal lines, but note that if there are only 5 cross sensors, only those shown by ■...
Page 122: Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode Choose from the following autofocus modes: Mode Description Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter- release button is pressed halfway. At default settings, shutter AF-S can only be released when in-focus indicator (I) is displayed (focus priority; 0 260). Continuous-servo AF: For moving subjects.
Page 123 The AF-ON Button For the purpose of focusing the camera, pressing the AF-ON button has the same effect as pressing the shutter-release button halfway. AF-ON button Predictive Focus Tracking In AF-C mode, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward or away from the camera while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway or the AF-ON button is pressed.
Page 124: Af-Area Mode
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. • Single-point AF: Select the focus point; the camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects. • Dynamic-area AF: Select the focus point. In AF-C focus mode, the camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points if the subject briefly leaves the selected point.
Page 125 • 3D-tracking: Select the focus point. In AF-C focus mode, the camera will track subjects that leave the selected focus point and select new focus points as required. Use to quickly compose pictures with subjects that are moving erratically from side to side (e.g., tennis players). If the subject leaves viewfinder, remove your finger from the shutter-release button and recompose the photograph with the subject in the selected focus point.
Page 126 AF-area mode can be selected by pressing the AF-mode button and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder and control panel. Control panel AF-mode button Sub-command dial Viewfinder 3D-tracking When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera.
Page 127 AF-Area Mode AF-area mode is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. Viewfinder focus-point AF-area mode Control panel Viewfinder display Single-point AF 9-point dynamic- area AF 25-point dynamic-area AF 72-point dynamic-area AF 153-point dynamic-area AF 3D-tracking Group-area AF Auto-area AF * Only active focus point is displayed in the viewfinder.
Page 128 AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters If 3D-tracking or auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode when an AF-S/AF-I teleconverter is used, single-point AF will automatically be selected at combined apertures slower than f/5.6. See Also For information on: • How autofocus adjusts to changes in the distance to the subject, see A >...
Page 129: Focus Point Selection
Focus Point Selection The camera focuses using 153 focus points, of which 55 shown in the illustration can be selected manually, allowing photographs to be composed with the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame. Follow the steps below to choose the focus point (in group-area AF, you can follow these steps to choose a group of focus points).
Page 130 The focus selector lock can be rotated to the locked (L) position following selection to prevent the selected focus point from changing when the multi selector is pressed. The Sub-selector The sub-selector can be used in place of the multi selector to select the focus point.
Page 131 See Also For information on: • Choosing the number of focus points that can be selected using the multi selector, see A > Custom Setting a6 (Number of focus points, 0 261). • Choosing separate focus points and/or AF-area modes for vertical and horizontal orientations, see A >...
Page 132: Focus Lock
Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus point in the final composition. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 110), focus lock can also be used to recompose the photograph after focusing on another object at the same distance as your original subject.
Page 133 AF-S focus mode: Focus locks automatically when the in-focus indicator (I) appears, and remains locked until you remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Focus can also be locked by pressing the center of the sub-selector (see above). Recompose the photograph and shoot.
Page 134 Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (●) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus.
Page 135: Manual Focus
Manual Focus Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 110). • AF lenses: Set the lens focus Focus-mode selector mode switch (if present) and camera focus-mode selector to M.
Page 136 ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder The viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the 55 focus points). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is...
Page 137: Release Mode
Release Mode Choosing a Release Mode To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial so that the pointer aligns with the desired setting. Pointer Mode Description Single frame: The camera takes one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
Page 138: Power Source And Frame Rate
Mode Description Mirror up: Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in telephoto or close-up photography or in other situations in which the slightest camera movement can result in blurred photographs (0 118). Power Source and Frame Rate The maximum frame advance rate varies with the power source. The figures below are the average maximum frame rates available with continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of...
Page 139 The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Note, however, that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full (tAA). The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure-...
Page 140: Self-Timer Mode (E)
Self-Timer Mode (E) The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self- portraits. Select self-timer mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to E. Frame the photograph and focus. In single-servo AF (0 98), photographs can only be taken if the in-focus (I) indicator appears in the viewfinder.
Page 141 Start the timer. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer. The self- timer lamp will start to flash. Two seconds before the photograph is taken, the self- timer lamp will stop flashing. The shutter will be released about ten seconds after the timer starts.
Page 142: Mirror Up Mode (M )
Mirror up Mode (M Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. To use mirror-up mode, press the release mode dial lock release and rotate the release mode dial to M (mirror up). After pressing the shutter- release button halfway to set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to raise...
Page 143: Iso Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity Manual Adjustment The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. Choose from settings that range from ISO 64 and ISO 25600 in steps equivalent to EV. Settings of from about 0.3 to 1 EV below ISO 64 and 0.3 to 2 EV above ISO 25600 are also available for special situations.
Page 144 ISO Sensitivity The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the more likely the image is to be affected by noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines). Noise is particularly likely at settings between Hi 0.3 and Hi 2.
Page 145: Auto Iso Sensitivity Control
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control in the photo shooting menu, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure cannot be achieved at the value selected by the user (ISO sensitivity is adjusted appropriately when the flash is used).
Page 146 Adjust settings. The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using Maximum sensitivity (the minimum value for auto ISO sensitivity is automatically set to ISO 64; note that if the ISO sensitivity selected by the user is higher than that chosen for Maximum sensitivity, the value selected by the user will be used instead).
Page 147 Minimum Shutter Speed Auto shutter-speed selection can be fine-tuned by highlighting Auto and pressing 2: for example, values faster than those usually selected automatically can be used with telephoto lenses to reduce blur. Note, however, that Auto functions only with CPU lenses; if a non-CPU lens is used without lens data, minimum shutter speed is fixed at Shutter speeds may drop below the selected minimum if optimum exposure cannot be achieved at the ISO sensitivity chosen for...
Page 148: Exposure
Exposure Metering Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available: Option Description Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations. Camera meters wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D lenses (0 281), distance information (3D color matrix metering III;...
Page 149 To choose a metering option, press the Y button and rotate the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder and control panel. Control panel Y button Main command Viewfinder dial Non-CPU Lens Data Specifying the focal length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lenses using the Non-CPU lens data option in the setup menu (0 218) allows the camera to use color matrix metering when matrix is selected and improves the accuracy of center-weighted and spot metering.
Page 150: Exposure Mode
Exposure Mode To determine how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure, press the I button and rotate the main command dial until the desired option appears in the control panel. I button Main command dial Mode Description Programmed auto (0 128): Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure.
Page 151 Pv button Custom Setting e5—Modeling Flash This setting controls whether optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; 0 288) will emit a modeling flash when the Pv button is pressed.
Page 152: P: Programmed Auto
P: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal exposure in most situations. Flexible Program In exposure mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial while the exposure meters are on (“flexible program”).
Page 153: S: Shutter-Priority Auto
S: Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. To choose a shutter speed, rotate the main command dial while the exposure meters are on. Shutter speed can be set to “p”...
Page 154: A: Aperture-Priority Auto
A: Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. To choose an aperture between the minimum and maximum values for the lens, rotate the sub-command dial while the exposure meters are on.
Page 155: M: Manual
M: Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to set aperture. Shutter speed can be set to “p” or to values between 30 s and s, or the shutter can be held open 8000...
Page 156 AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used to set aperture. Exposure Indicators The exposure indicators in the viewfinder and control panel show whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.
Page 157: Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
Long Time-Exposures Close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter to prevent the photograph being affected by light entering via the viewfinder (0 116). Nikon recommends using a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter and power connector to prevent loss of power while the shutter is open.
Page 158 Select exposure mode M. Press the I button and rotate the main command dial until M is displayed in the control panel. I button Main command dial Choose a shutter speed. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb (A) or Time (%).
Page 159 Close the shutter. Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release button. Time: Press the shutter-release button all the way down.
Page 160: Shutter-Speed And Aperture Lock
Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock Shutter speed lock is available in shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes, aperture lock in aperture-priority auto and manual exposure modes. Shutter speed and aperture lock are not available in programmed auto exposure mode. Assign shutter speed and aperture lock to a camera control. Assign Shutter spd &...
Page 161: Autoexposure (Ae) Lock
Autoexposure (AE) Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using center-weighted metering and spot metering (0 124) to meter exposure. Lock exposure. Shutter-release button Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter- release button halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus point, press the center of the...
Page 162 Spot Metering In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered at the selected focus point (0 124). Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure: Exposure mode Setting Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program;...
Page 163: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 124). Choose from values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of EV.
Page 164 ±0 EV –0.3 EV +2.0 EV (E button pressed) At values other than ±0.0, the 0 at the center of the exposure indicators will flash (except in exposure mode M) and a E icon will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel after you release the E button.
Page 165 See Also For information on: • Choosing the size of the increments available for exposure compensation, see A > Custom Setting b3 (Exp./flash comp. step value, 0 262). • Making adjustments to exposure compensation without pressing the E button, see A > Custom Setting b4 (Easy exposure compensation, 0 263).
Page 166: Bracketing
Bracketing Bracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value. Choose in situations in which getting the right settings is difficult and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot, or to experiment with different settings for the same subject.
Page 167 ❚❚ Exposure and Flash Bracketing To vary exposure and/or flash level over a series of photographs: Exposure modified by: Exposure modified by: Exposure modified by: 0 EV –1 EV +1 EV Choose the number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence.
Page 168 Select an exposure increment. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment. Exposure increment BKT button Sub-command dial At default settings, the size of the increment can be chosen from 0.3 ( ), 0.7 ( ), 1, 2, and 3 EV.
Page 169 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. Modifications to exposure are added to those made with exposure compensation (0 139). While bracketing is in effect, a bracketing progress indicator will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel.
Page 170 ❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and M is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
Page 171 Exposure and Flash Bracketing In continuous low speed, continuous high speed, and quiet continuous 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. In self- timer mode, the camera will take one shot each time the shutter- release button is pressed, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer) >...
Page 172 ❚❚ White Balance Bracketing The camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. Choose the number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the control panel.
Page 173 Select a white balance increment. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is roughly equivalent to 5 mired. White balance increment BKT button Sub-command dial Choose from increments of 1 (5 mired), 2 (10 mired), or 3 (15 mired).
Page 174 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each copy will have a different white balance. Modifications to white balance are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance fine-tuning.
Page 175 ❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and W is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
Page 176 ❚❚ ADL Bracketing The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. Choose the number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the control panel. Number of shots BKT button Main command...
Page 177 Select Active D-Lighting. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose Active D-Lighting. BKT button Sub-command dial Active D-Lighting is shown in the control panel. Control panel display Y Auto Z Extra high P High Q Normal R Low...
Page 178 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. While bracketing is in effect, a bracketing progress indicator will be displayed in the control panel. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot.
Page 179 ❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and d is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
Page 180: White Balance
White Balance White Balance Options White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If the desired results cannot be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option from the list below or use preset white balance.
Page 181 Option (Color temp. Description Use with: Fluorescent • Sodium-vapor lighting (found in Sodium-vapor lamps (2700 K) sports venues). Warm-white fluorescent (3000 K) • Warm-white fluorescent lights. White fluorescent (3700 K) • White fluorescent lights. Cool-white fluorescent (4200 K) • Cool-white fluorescent lights. •...
Page 182 White balance can be selected by pressing the U button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel. U button Main command dial When v (Auto) or I (Fluorescent) is selected, you can choose a sub-option by pressing the U button and rotating the sub- command dial.
Page 183 The Shooting Menus White balance can also be adjusted using the White balance option in the photo or movie shooting menu (0 252, 257), which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (0 161) or manage white-balance presets (0 165). v (“Auto”) v (Auto) offers a choice of v0 (Keep white (reduce warm colors)), v1 (Normal), and v2 (Keep warm lighting colors).
Page 184 Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths.
Page 185: Fine-Tuning White Balance
Fine-Tuning White Balance At settings other than K (Choose color temp.), white balance can be “fine-tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image. Display fine-tuning options. Highlight a white balance option and press 2 (if a sub-menu is displayed, select the desired option and press 2...
Page 186 Press J. Press J to save settings and return to the photo shooting menu. If white balance has been fine-tuned, an asterisk (“U”) will be displayed in the control panel. Fine-Tuning in Live View To fine-tune white balance during live view, hold the U button while using the multi selector.
Page 187: Choosing A Color Temperature
Choosing a Color Temperature Follow the steps below to choose a color temperature when K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance. Choose Color Temperature Note that the desired results will not be obtained with flash or fluorescent lighting. Choose N (Flash) or I (Fluorescent) for these sources.
Page 188 Press J. Press J to save changes and return to the photo shooting menu. If a value other than 0 is selected for the green (G)–magenta (M) axis, an asterisk (“U”) will be displayed in the control panel. ❚❚ The U Button When K (Choose color temp.) is selected, the U button can be used to select the color temperature, although only for the amber (A)–blue (B) axis.
Page 189: Preset Manual
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. The camera can store up to six values for preset white balance in presets d-1 through d-6. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: Method Description...
Page 190: Viewfinder Photography
Viewfinder Photography Light a reference object. Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. In studio settings, a standard gray panel can be used as a reference object. Note that exposure is automatically increased by 1 EV when measuring white balance;...
Page 191 Select a preset. Press the U button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed in the control panel. U button Sub-command dial Select direct measurement mode. Release the U button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the control panel starts to flash.
Page 192 Check the results. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, C will flash in the control panel, while the viewfinder will show a flashing a. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance.
Page 193: Live View (Spot White Balance)
Live View (Spot White Balance) During live view (0 37, 59), white balance can be measured in a selected area of the frame, eliminating the need to prepare a reference object or change lenses during telephoto photography. Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor.
Page 194 Select a preset. Press the U button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed in the monitor. U button Sub-command dial Select direct measurement mode. Release the U button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the monitor starts to flash.
Page 195 Measure white balance. Press the center of the multi selector or press the shutter-release button all the way down to measure white balance. The time available to measure white balance is that selected for Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay) > Live view (0 264).
Page 196: Managing Presets
Managing Presets ❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an existing photograph to a selected preset. Select Preset manual. Select White balance in the photo shooting menu, then highlight Preset manual and press 2.
Page 197 Highlight a source image. Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold the X button. To view images in other locations, press W (M) and select the desired card and folder (0 224). Copy white balance. Press J to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset.
Page 198 Fine-Tuning Preset White Balance The selected preset can be fine-tuned by selecting Fine-tune and adjusting white balance as described in “Fine-Tuning White Balance” (0 161). Edit Comment To enter a descriptive comment of up to 36 characters for the current white-balance preset, select Edit comment in the preset manual white balance menu and enter a comment (0 273).
Page 199: Image Enhancement
Image Enhancement Picture Controls Selecting a Picture Control Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene. Option Description The camera automatically adjusts hues and tones based on the Standard Picture Control. The complexions of portrait subjects will appear softer, Auto and such elements as the foliage and sky in outdoor shots more vivid, than in pictures taken...
Page 200 Press L (Z/Q). A list of Picture Controls will be displayed. L (Z/Q) button Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control and press J. Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls are created through modifications to existing Picture Controls using the Manage Picture Control option in the photo or movie shooting menu (0 252, 258).
Page 201: Modifying Picture Controls
Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 176) can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the Picture Control list (0 175) and press 2.
Page 202 ❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Description Mute or heighten the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). Quick adjust Not available with custom Picture Controls (0 176). Control the sharpness of outlines. Select A to adjust Sharpening sharpening automatically according to the type of scene.
Page 203 Switching Between Manual and Auto Press the X button to switch back and forth between manual and auto (A) settings for sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation. Previous Settings The j indicator under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting.
Page 204: Preserving Detail In Highlights And Shadows
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs 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.
Page 205 To use Active D-Lighting: Select Active D-Lighting. Highlight Active D-Lighting in the photo shooting menu and press 2. Choose an option. Highlight the desired option and press J. If Y Auto is selected, the camera will automatically adjust Active D-Lighting according to shooting conditions (in exposure mode M, however, Y Auto is equivalent to Q Normal).
Page 206: High Dynamic Range (Hdr)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Used with high-contrast subjects, High Dynamic Range (HDR) preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two shots taken at different exposures. HDR is most effective when used with matrix metering (0 124; with spot or center-weighted metering and a non-CPU lens, an exposure differential of Auto is equivalent to about 2 EV).
Page 207 Select a mode. Highlight HDR mode and press 2. Highlight one of the following and press J. • To take a series of HDR photographs, select 0 On (series). HDR shooting will continue until you select Off for HDR mode. •...
Page 208 Choose the exposure differential. To choose the difference in exposure between the two shots, highlight Exposure differential and press 2. Exposure differential options will be displayed. Highlight an option and press J. Choose higher values for high-contrast subjects, but note that choosing a value higher than required may not produce the desired results;...
Page 209 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. “l y” will flash in the control panel and l u in the viewfinder while the images are combined; no photographs can be taken until recording is complete.
Page 210 The BKT Button If HDR (high dynamic range) is selected for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment) > BKT button + y (0 268), you can select the HDR mode by pressing the BKT button and rotating the main command dial and the exposure differential by pressing the BKT button and rotating the sub-command dial.
Page 211: Optional Flash Units
Information on using multiple remote flash units may be found in a Menu Guide available on Nikon websites (0 i). Using a Flash Follow the steps below to mount an optional flash unit on the camera and take photographs using the flash.
Page 212: Take Pictures
Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikon- authorized service representative for more information.
Page 213 i-TTL Flash Control When a CLS-compatible flash unit is set to TTL, the camera automatically selects one of the following types of flash control: • i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR: Flash unit emits series of nearly invisible preflashes (monitor preflashes) immediately before main flash.
Page 214: On-Camera Flash Photography
On-Camera Flash Photography When a flash unit that supports unified flash control (an SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300) is mounted on the camera, the flash control mode, flash level, and other flash settings can be adjusted using the Flash control > Flash control mode item in the photo shooting menu (in the case of the SB-5000, these settings can also be adjusted using the controls on the flash unit).
Page 215 • Manual: Choose the flash level manually. • Repeating flash: The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multiple-exposure effect. Choose the flash level (Output), the maximum number of times the unit fires (Times), and the number of times the flash fires per second (Frequency, measured in Hertz).
Page 216: Flash Modes
Flash Modes The camera supports the following flash modes: Flash mode Description This mode is recommended for most situations. In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto modes, shutter speed will automatically be set to values Front-curtain between s with Auto FP High- 8000 sync Speed Sync;...
Page 217 ❚❚ Choosing a Flash Mode To choose the flash mode, press the W (M) button and rotate the main command dial until the desired flash mode is selected in the control panel: W (M) button Main command dial Red-eye reduction 1, 2 Front-curtain sync Red-eye reduction...
Page 218: Flash Compensation
Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by from –3 EV to +1 EV in increments of EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections.
Page 219 See Also For information on: • Choosing the size of the increments available for flash compensation, see A > Custom Setting b3 (Exp./flash comp. step value, 0 262). • Choosing whether flash compensation is applied in addition to exposure compensation when the flash is used, see A > Custom Setting e3 (Exposure comp.
Page 220: Fv Lock
FV Lock This feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash output is appropriate to the subject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame. Flash output is adjusted automatically for any changes in ISO sensitivity and aperture.
Page 221 Lock flash level. After confirming that the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed in the viewfinder, press the control selected in Step 1. The flash will emit a monitor preflash to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will be locked at this level and FV lock icon (e) will appear in the viewfinder.
Page 222: Flash Info For Shoe-Mounted Units
Flash Info for Shoe-Mounted Units The camera can display flash info for flash units that support unified flash control (the SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, and SB-300) mounted on the camera accessory shoe. To view flash info, press the R button in the information display (0 203). The information displayed varies with the flash control mode.
Page 223 ❚❚ Distance-Priority Manual Flash control mode ....190 FP indicator ........266 Flash compensation (distance- priority manual)....190, 194 Distance ........190 ❚❚ Manual Flash control mode ....190 FP indicator ........266 Flash level........190 ❚❚ Repeating Flash Flash control mode ....190 Flash level (output) ....
Page 224 Flash Info and Camera Settings The flash information display shows selected camera settings, including exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity. 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.
Page 225 Flash Control Mode The information display shows the flash control mode for optional flash units attached to the camera accessory shoe as follows: Flash sync Auto FP (0 266) i-TTL Auto aperture (qA) Non-TTL auto flash (A) Distance-priority manual (GN) Manual Repeating flash —...
Page 226: Remote Flash Units
Remote Flash Units The Menu Guide available on Nikon websites (0 i) offers information on: • Controlling remote flash units with optical signals from an optional flash unit mounted on the accessory shoe • Using radio-controlled remote flash units • Using radio-controlled remote flash units simultaneously with a shoe-mounted flash •...
Page 227: Other Shooting Options
Other Shooting Options The R Button During viewfinder photography, you can press the R button to view an information display in the monitor listing such data as shutter speed, aperture, number of exposures remaining, and AF-area mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Bluetooth connection indicator Interval timer indicator .....
Page 228 Flash sync indicator....266 Flexible program indicator..128 Shutter-speed lock icon.... 136 Exposure mode......126 Shutter speed ..... 129, 131 Position of current frame in bracketing sequence ..143, 148 Aperture stop indicator..... 130 ADL bracketing amount ..152 Aperture (f-number)..130, 131 HDR exposure differential ..
Page 229 Exposure compensation Number of exposures indicator........139 remaining ......31, 362 Exposure compensation value ...139 Manual lens number....218 Flash compensation indicator Image quality ........ 88 ............194 Secondary slot function....93 Flash compensation value..194 Image size........91 XQD card icon......16, 93 FV lock indicator......196 SD card icon ......16, 93 Metering ........124...
Page 230 Turning the Monitor Off To clear shooting or flash information from the monitor, press the R button or press the shutter-release button halfway. The monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about 10 seconds. For information on choosing how long the monitor remains on before turning off automatically, see A >...
Page 231: Using The Command Dials
Using the Command Dials The settings in the information display can be adjusted by keeping one of the following buttons pressed while rotating a command dial: • T (0 88, 91) • U (0 156; to fine-tune white balance, keep the button pressed and use the multi selector) •...
Page 232: The I Button
The i button To access the options below, press the i button during viewfinder photography. Use the touch screen or navigate the menu using the multi selector and J button, pressing 1 or 3 to highlight items and J to view options. i button To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 233: Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the T and E buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are T button E button marked by a green dot). The control panel turns off briefly while settings are reset.
Page 234 ❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Photo Shooting Menu Option Default Extended photo menu banks Image quality JPEG normal Image size JPEG/TIFF Large NEF (RAW) Large ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity Auto ISO sensitivity control White balance Auto > Keep white (reduce warm colors) Fine-tuning A-B: 0, G-M: 0 Picture Control settings...
Page 235: Other Settings
❚❚ Other Settings Option Default Focus point Center Preset focus point Center Exposure mode Programmed auto Flexible program Exposure compensation AE lock hold Exposure preview Shutter speed lock Aperture lock Autofocus mode AF-S AF-area mode Viewfinder Single-point AF Live view Normal-area AF Photo live view display WB None...
Page 236: Focus Shift Photography
Focus Shift Photography During focus shift, the camera automatically varies focus over a series of photographs. This feature can be used to take photos that will later be combined using focus stacking. Before using focus shift, rotate the focus mode selector to AF and choose a release mode other than E.
Page 237 Adjust focus shift settings. Adjust focus shift settings as described below. • To choose the number of shots: Highlight No. of shots and Choose the number of shots press 2. (max. 300) and press J. • To choose the amount the focus distance changes with each shot: Press 4 to reduce the focus step Highlight Focus step width and press 2.
Page 238 • To choose the interval between shots: Highlight Interval until next Choose the number of seconds shot and press 2. between shots and press J. Select 00 to take photos at approximately 5 fps (release modes S, C , and M ) or 3 fps (release modes Q and Q ).
Page 239 • To enable or disable silent photography: Highlight Silent photography Highlight an option and and press 2. press J. Select On to silence the shutter during shooting. • Choose start folder options: Highlight options and press 2 Highlight Starting storage folder and press 2.
Page 240 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. Shooting starts after about 3 s. The camera takes photographs at the selected interval, starting at the focus distance selected at the start of shooting and progressing out toward infinity by the selected focus step distance with each shot. Shooting ends when the selected number of shots has been taken or focus reaches infinity.
Page 241 Focus Shift Photography If you are using a flash, choose an interval longer than the time needed for the flash to charge. If the interval is too short, the flash may fire at less than the power needed for full exposure. Focus shift cannot be combined with some camera features, including live view (0 37), movie recording (0 59), time-lapse movies, bracketing, the self-timer (0 116), long time-exposures (bulb or time photography;...
Page 242: Non-Cpu Lenses
Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses can be used in exposure modes A and M, with aperture set using the lens aperture ring. By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to the following CPU lens functions. If the focal length of the lens is known: •...
Page 243 To enter or edit data for a non-CPU lens: Select Non-CPU lens data. Highlight Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu and press 2. Select a lens number. Highlight Lens number and press 4 or 2 to choose a lens number. Enter the focal length and aperture.
Page 244 To recall lens data when using a non-CPU lens: Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control. Assign Choose non-CPU lens number to a control using Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0 268). Use the selected control to choose a lens number. Press the selected control and rotate the main or sub- command dial until the desired lens number is displayed in the control panel.
Page 245: Location Data
Location Data The GP-1/GP-1A GPS unit (available separately) can be connected to the camera’s ten-pin remote terminal (0 296) using the cable supplied with the GP-1/GP-1A, allowing information on the camera’s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken and viewed in the playback photo info display (0 229).
Page 246 The o Icon Connection status is shown by the o icon: • o (static): Location data acquired. • o (flashing): The GP-1/GP-1A is searching for a signal. Pictures taken while the icon is flashing do not include location data. • No icon: No new location data have been received from the GP-1/GP-1A for at least two seconds.
Page 247: More About Playback
More About Playback Viewing Images Full-frame Thumbnail playback playback Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. Additional pictures can be displayed by flicking left or right or pressing 4 or 2; to view additional information on the current K button photograph, press 1 or 3 (0 229).
Page 248: Playback Controls
Playback Controls O (Q): Delete the current X: Zoom in ........238 picture.......... 245 W (M): View multiple images ... 223 G: View the menus ....248 J: Use in combination with the L (Z/Q): Protect the current multi selector as described below picture..........
Page 249 Rotate Tall To display “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs in tall orientation, select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (0 249). Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 249), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting (because the camera is already in the correct orientation, images are not rotated automatically during image review).
Page 250: Using The Touch Screen
Using the Touch Screen During playback, the touch-sensitive monitor can be used to: Flick left or right to view other images. View other images In full frame view, you can touch the bottom of the display to display a frame advance bar, then slide your finger left or right to scroll rapidly to other images.
Page 251 To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view (0 223), use a pinch gesture in full-frame playback. Use pinch and View thumbnails stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 9, and 72 frames. Tap the on-screen guide to start movie playback (movies are indicated by a 1 icon).
Page 252: The I Button
The i Button Pressing the i button during full-frame or thumbnail playback displays the options listed below. Select options using the touch screen or the multi selector and J button. • Rating: Rate the current picture (0 241). i button •...
Page 253: Photo Information
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full- frame playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. Note that “image only”, shooting data, RGB histograms, highlights, and overview data are only displayed if corresponding option is selected for Playback display options (0 248).
Page 254: File Information
❚❚ File Information Protect status....... 240 Image size ........91 Retouch indicator ....... 278 Image area ........83 Upload marking......243 Time of recording....21, 271 Focus point ......94, 105 Date of recording ....21, 271 Frame number/total number of Current card slot ..... 35, 93 frames Rating..........
Page 255 ❚❚ Highlights Image highlights Current channel Folder number–frame number * Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for current channel. Hold the W (M) button and press 4 or 2 to cycle through channels as follows: W (M) button (all channels) (red) (green)
Page 256 ❚❚ RGB Histogram Image highlights Histogram (RGB channel). In all histograms, horizontal axis gives Folder number–frame number pixel brightness, vertical axis White balance ......156 number of pixels. Color temperature ....163 Histogram (red channel) White balance fine-tuning ..........161 Histogram (green channel) Preset manual .......
Page 257 Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X. Use the X and W (M) buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector. The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the monitor.
Page 258 ❚❚ Shooting Data Metering ........124 Focus mode ......41, 94 Shutter speed ....129, 131 Lens VR (vibration reduction) Aperture....... 130, 131 White balance ......156 Exposure mode ......126 White balance fine-tuning..161 ISO sensitivity ......119 Color space ........253 Exposure compensation ...
Page 259 Picture Control ......175 High ISO noise reduction..253 HDR exposure differential ..182 Long exposure noise HDR smoothing......182 reduction ........253 Vignette control ......253 Active D-Lighting......180 Retouch history......278 Image comment ......273...
Page 260 Name of photographer ... 273 Copyright holder ...... 273 1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on. 2 Displayed if Custom Setting b7 (Fine-tune optimal exposure, 0 263) has been set to a value other than zero for any metering method. 3 Displayed only if VR lens is attached.
Page 261 ❚❚ Overview Data 18 19 20 21 22 27 26 25 15 14 13 12 11 Frame number/total number of Rating ..........241 frames Metering ........124 Upload marking ......243 Exposure mode ......126 Protect status.......240 Shutter speed ..... 129, 131 Retouch indicator .......278 Aperture.......
Page 262: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom To zoom in on an image displayed in full- frame playback, press the X button or the center of the multi selector or give the display two quick taps. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: X button Description...
Page 263 Description Faces detected during On-screen guide zoom are indicated by white borders in navigation window. Rotate sub- Select faces command dial or tap on- screen guide to view other faces. Rotate main command dial or tap e or f icons at bottom of display to view same location in other View other images...
Page 264: Protecting Photographs From Deletion
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the L (Z/Q) button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files cannot be deleted using the O (Q) button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 271).
Page 265: Rating Pictures
Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Ratings can also be viewed in ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D. Rating is not available with protected images. Select an image. Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail playback.
Page 266 Rating Pictures with the Fn2 Button If Rating is selected for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment) > Fn2 button, pictures can be rated by keeping the Fn2 button pressed and pressing 4 or 2 (0 268).
Page 267: Selecting Photos For Upload
Selecting Photos for Upload Follow the steps below to select photos for upload to the smart device. Movies cannot be selected for upload; photos are uploaded at a size of 2 megapixels. Selecting Individual Photos Select a photo. Display the photo or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail playback.
Page 268: Selecting Multiple Photos
Selecting Multiple Photos Follow the steps below to change the upload status of multiple photos. Choose Select image(s). In the playback menu, select Select to send to smart device, then highlight Select image(s) and press 2. Select photos. Use the multi selector to highlight photos and press the center of the multi selector to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button).
Page 269: Deleting Photographs
Deleting Photographs To delete the current photograph, press the O (Q) button. To delete multiple selected photographs, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted, photographs cannot be recovered. Note that pictures that are protected or hidden cannot be deleted. During Playback Press the O (Q) button to delete the current photograph.
Page 270: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Delete selected pictures. Selected Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (0 248).
Page 271 Select the highlighted picture. Press the center of the multi selector to select the highlighted picture. Selected pictures are marked by a O icon. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select additional pictures; to deselect a picture, highlight it and press the center of the multi selector. Press J to complete the operation.
Page 272: Menu List
Menu List This section lists the options available in the camera menus. For more information, see the Menu Guide available from Nikon websites (0 i). D The Playback Menu: Managing Images Delete Delete multiple images (0 246). Selected Playback folder (defaults to All) Choose a folder for playback.
Page 273 Copy image(s) Select source Copy pictures from one memory card to another. This option is only available Select image(s) when two memory cards are inserted in Select destination folder the camera. Copy image(s)? Image review (defaults to Off) Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting (0 225).
Page 274: C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options Photo shooting menu bank A–D Recall photo shooting menu settings previously stored in a photo shooting menu bank. Changes to settings are stored in the current bank. Extended photo menu banks (defaults to Off) Choose whether photo shooting menu banks store exposure mode, shutter speed (exposure modes S and M),...
Page 275 Flash control Flash control mode Choose the flash control mode for optional flash units mounted on the Wireless flash options camera accessory shoe or adjust Remote flash control settings for off-camera flash Radio remote flash info photography (0 190). Image area Choose the image area (0 83) and Choose image area enable or disable the viewfinder mask...
Page 276 NEF (RAW) recording NEF (RAW) compression Choose the type of compression and the bit depth for NEF (RAW) images NEF (RAW) bit depth (0 90). ISO sensitivity settings Adjust ISO sensitivity settings for ISO sensitivity photographs (0 119, 121). Auto ISO sensitivity control White balance (defaults to Auto) Auto...
Page 277 Color space (defaults to sRGB) sRGB Choose a color space for photographs. Adobe RGB Active D-Lighting (defaults to Off) Preserve details in highlights and Auto shadows, creating photographs with Extra high natural contrast (0 180). High Normal Long exposure NR (defaults to Off) Reduce “noise”...
Page 278 Number of shots information can be found in the Menu Overlay mode Guide available for download from the Keep all exposures Nikon website (0 i). Select first exposure (NEF) HDR (high dynamic range) HDR mode Preserve details in highlights and...
Page 279 More Interval information can be found in the Menu Intervals×shots/interval Guide available for download from the Exposure smoothing Nikon website (0 i). Silent photography Interval priority Starting storage folder Focus shift shooting Start Automatically vary focus over a series of photographs (0 212).
Page 280: The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options Reset movie shooting menu Select Yes to restore movie shooting menu options to their default values. File naming Choose the three-letter prefix used in naming the image files in which movies are stored. The default prefix is “DSC”. Destination (defaults to XQD card slot) XQD card slot...
Page 281 Movie quality (defaults to High quality) High quality Choose movie quality (0 69). Normal Movie file type (defaults to MOV) Choose the movie file type. ISO sensitivity settings Maximum sensitivity Adjust ISO sensitivity settings for movies. Auto ISO control (mode M) ISO sensitivity (mode M) White balance (defaults to Same as photo settings)
Page 282 Manage Picture Control Save/edit Create custom Picture Controls. Rename Delete Load/save Active D-Lighting (defaults to Off) Preserve details in highlights and Same as photo settings shadows, creating movies with natural Extra high contrast (0 180). Select Same as photo High settings to use the option currently Normal selected for photos.
Page 283 Interval time-lapse movie. More information can Shooting time be found in the Menu Guide available for Exposure smoothing download from the Nikon website (0 i). Silent photography Image area Frame size/frame rate Interval priority...
Page 284: A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom settings bank A–D Recall Custom Settings previously stored in a Custom Settings menu bank. Changes to settings are stored in the current bank. a Autofocus a1 AF-C priority selection (defaults to Release) Release When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography, this option controls Focus + release...
Page 285 a5 3D-tracking watch area (defaults to Normal) Wide Choose the area monitored by pressing the shutter-release button halfway Normal when 3D-tracking is selected for AF-area mode (0 100). a6 Number of focus points (defaults to 55 points) 55 points Choose the number of focus points available for manual focus-point 15 points selection in the viewfinder.
Page 286 a10 Autofocus mode restrictions (defaults to No restrictions) AF-S Choose the autofocus modes available in viewfinder photography (0 98). AF-C No restrictions a11 Focus point wrap-around (defaults to No wrap) Choose whether viewfinder focus-point Wrap selection “wraps around” from one No wrap edge of the display to another.
Page 287 b4 Easy exposure compensation (defaults to Off) On (Auto reset) Choose whether exposure compensation can be adjusted solely by rotating a command dial, without pressing the E button. b5 Matrix metering (defaults to Face detection on) Face detection on Choose Face detection on to enable face detection when shooting portraits Face detection off with matrix metering during viewfinder...
Page 288 c3 Self-timer Self-timer delay Choose the length of the shutter release delay, the number of shots taken, and Number of shots the interval between shots in self-timer Interval between shots mode. c4 Monitor off delay Playback Choose how long the monitor remains on when no operations are performed.
Page 289 d6 Electronic front-curtain shutter (defaults to Disable) Enable Enable or disable the electronic front- curtain shutter in Q, Q , or M mode, Disable eliminating blur caused by shutter motion. A mechanical shutter is used in other release modes, regardless of the option selected.
Page 290 d11 Live view in continuous mode (defaults to On) Choose whether full-frame playback is available during burst shooting (release modes C , and Q ) in live view (0 37). If Off is selected, not only the monitor but also the monitor backlight will turn off during exposures.
Page 291 e4 Auto M ISO sensitivity control (defaults to Subject and background) Subject and background Choose whether auto ISO sensitivity control for flash photography is Subject only adjusted to correctly expose both the subject and background or the main subject only. e5 Modeling flash (defaults to On) Choose whether optional CLS-...
Page 292 f Controls f1 Custom control assignment Preview button Choose the roles assigned to camera controls, either alone or in combination Preview button + y with the command dials. Fn1 button Fn1 button + y Fn2 button AF-ON button Sub-selector Sub-selector center Sub-selector center + y BKT button + y Movie record button + y...
Page 293 f4 Customize command dials Reverse rotation Choose the roles played by the main and sub-command dials. Change main/sub Aperture setting Menus and playback Sub-dial frame advance f5 Multi selector (defaults to Do nothing) Restart standby timer Choose whether using the multi selector activates the standby timer Do nothing (0 34).
Page 294 f8 Live view button options (defaults to Enable) The a button can be disabled to Enable prevent live view starting accidentally. Enable (standby timer active) Disable f9 D switch (defaults to LCD backlight (D)) Choose displays illuminated by rotating LCD backlight (D) the power switch to D.
Page 295: B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup Format memory card XQD card slot To begin formatting, choose a memory card slot and select Yes. Note that SD card slot formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card in the selected slot.
Page 296 List saved values Auto fine-tuning is available in live view; more information is available in a Menu Guide that can be downloaded from the Nikon website (0 i). Non-CPU lens data Lens number Record the focal length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lenses, allowing...
Page 297 Image Dust Off ref photo Start Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D (0 ii). Clean sensor and then start Image comment Add a comment to new photographs as Attach comment they are taken. Comments can be Input comment viewed as metadata in ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D (0 ii).
Page 298 Beep options Beep on/off Choose the pitch and volume of the beep. Volume Pitch Touch controls Adjust touch control settings (0 12). Enable/disable touch controls Full-frame playback flicks HDMI Output resolution Adjust settings for connection to HDMI devices. External recording control Advanced Location data Adjust location data settings (0 221).
Page 299 Airplane mode (defaults to Disable) Enable Enable airplane mode to disable the wireless features of Eye-Fi cards and Disable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections to smart devices. Connections to other devices using a wireless transmitter can only be disabled by removing the transmitter from the camera.
Page 300 Eye-Fi upload (defaults to Enable) Enable Upload pictures to a preselected destination. This option is displayed Disable only when a supported Eye-Fi card is inserted. Conformity marking View a selection of the standards with which the camera complies. MB-D18 battery type (defaults to LR6 (AA alkaline)) LR6 (AA alkaline) To ensure that the camera functions as...
Page 301 Save/load settings Save settings Save camera settings to or load camera settings from a memory card. Settings Load settings files can be shared with other D850 cameras. Reset all settings Reset Reset all settings apart from the options selected for Language and Time zone Do not reset and date in the setup menu.
Page 302: N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies NEF (RAW) processing Select image(s) Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. Select date Select all images Choose destination Trim Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. Resize Select image(s) Create small copies of selected photographs.
Page 303 Perspective control Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Filter effects Create the effects of the following Skylight filters: Warm filter • Skylight: A skylight filter effect • Warm filter: A warm tone filter effect Monochrome Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Black-and-white...
Page 304: O My Menu/M Recent Settings
O My Menu/m Recent Settings Add items PLAYBACK MENU Create a custom menu of up to 20 items selected from the playback, photo PHOTO SHOOTING MENU shooting, movie shooting, Custom MOVIE SHOOTING MENU Setting, setup, and retouch menus. CUSTOM SETTING MENU SETUP MENU RETOUCH MENU Remove items...
Page 305: Technical Notes
Technical Notes Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. Compatible Lenses Camera setting Exposure Focus mode Metering system mode M (with electronic...
Page 306 Focus mode Metering system mode M (with electronic 3D Color Lens/accessory rangefinder) AI-, AI-modified ✔ — ✔ — ✔ ✔ NIKKOR or Nikon Series — — E lenses Medical-NIKKOR ✔ — ✔ — — — — — 120mm f/4 — ✔...
Page 307 13 For information on the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding, see “AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters and Available Focus Points” (0 96). 14 When focusing at minimum focus distance with AF 80–200mm f/2.8, AF 35–70mm f/2.8, AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 <New>, or AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 lens at maximum zoom, in-focus indicator may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus.
Page 308 Recognizing CPU and Type G, E, and D Lenses CPU lenses (particularly types G, E, and D) are recommended, but note that IX-NIKKOR lenses cannot be used. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G, E, and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel.
Page 309 Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following be used with the D850: CANNOT • TC-16A AF teleconverter • AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm f/2.8, • Non-AI lenses AF 200mm f/3.5 ED, • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit AF Teleconverter TC-16) •...
Page 310 Calculating Angle of View The camera can be used with Nikon lenses for 35 mm (135) format cameras. If a 35 mm format lens is attached, the angle of view will be the same as a frame of 35 mm film (35.9 × 23.9 mm).
Page 311 Calculating Angle of View (Continued) The DX (24×16) angle of view is about 1.5 times smaller than the 35 mm format angle of view, while the 1.2× (30×20) angle of view is about 1.2 times smaller, the 5 : 4 (30×24) angle of view is about 1.1 times smaller, and the 1 : 1 (24×24) angle of view is about 1.3 times smaller.
Page 312: The Nikon Creative Lighting System (Cls)
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography. ❚❚ CLS-Compatible Flash Units The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units: i-TTL balanced ✔...
Page 313 ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ — — — Remote flash control ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ i-TTL i-TTL — — — — Quick wireless ✔ ✔ — — ✔ [A:B] — — — — flash control ✔ ✔ qA Auto aperture —...
Page 314 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — Auto FP High-Speed Sync ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ FV lock ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ AF-assist for multi-area AF — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
Page 315 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 in up to three groups. The SU-800 itself is not equipped with a flash.
Page 316 ❚❚ Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. Flash unit SB-80DX, SB-30, SB-27 SB-28DX, SB-22S, SB-22, SB-23, SB-29 SB-28, SB-26, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-21B Flash mode SB-25, SB-24 SB-50DX SB-15 SB-29S ✔ ✔...
Page 317 Refer to the flash unit manual for detailed instructions. If the unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D850 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals.
Page 318 Notes on Optional Flash Units (Continued) The SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction, while the SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the following restrictions: • SB-5000: AF-assist illumination is available when 24–135 mm AF lenses are used with the focus points shown below.
Page 319 • SB-700: AF-assist illumination is available when 24–135 mm AF lenses are used with the focus points shown below. Focal length 24–27 mm 28–135 mm Depending on the lens used and scene recorded, the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed when the subject is not in focus, or the camera may be unable to focus and the shutter release will be disabled.
Page 320: Other Accessories
Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D850. Power sources • EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery/ EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (0 14, 347) • MH-25a Battery Charger (0 14, 347) • MB-D18 Multi-Power Battery Pack •...
Page 321 Camera Control Pro 2 Software • MC-22 Remote Cord/MC-22A Remote Cord (length 1 m/ Remote 3 ft 4 in. terminal accessories • MC-30 Remote Cord/MC-30A Remote Cord (length 80 cm/2 ft 8 in. • MC-36 Remote Cord/MC-36A Remote Cord (length 85 cm/2 ft 10 in.
Page 322 Attaching and Removing the Accessory Shoe Cover The accessory shoe cover (available separately) slides into the accessory 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. Attaching and Removing the Supplied Eyepiece After closing the eyepiece shutter and releasing the latch (q), lightly grasp the...
Page 323: Optional Mb-D18 Battery Packs
Optional MB-D18 Battery Packs The MB-D18 takes one EN-EL15a or EN-EL18b rechargeable battery or eight AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium) and features controls for taking pictures in “tall” (portrait) orientation: shutter-release, AF-ON, and Fn buttons, a multi selector, and main and sub-command dials. Parts of the MB-D18 Contact cover holder ....302 Battery-chamber latch ....
Page 324 MB-D18 to provide a reliable power source when the camera is used for extended periods (0 307). Insert the EP-5B power connector in the MS-D12EN battery holder and connect the AC adapter. For more information, see the Menu Guide available on Nikon websites (0 i).
Page 325 ❚❚ The Shutter-Release Button, Multi Selector, and Command Dials These controls perform the Shutter-release same functions as the button Multi selector matching controls on the camera body, with the exception that, regardless of the option chosen for Custom Setting f5 (Multi selector, 0 269), the MB-D18 multi selector Sub-command...
Page 326: Using The Battery Pack
Using the Battery Pack ❚❚ Attaching the Battery Pack Before attaching the battery pack, be sure that the camera is off and that the MB-D18 control lock is in the L position. Remove the contact cap from the battery pack. The contacts for the MB-D18 are in the base of the camera, where they are protected by a contact cover.
Page 327 Position the MB-D18, keeping the MB-D18 mounting screw (w) aligned with the camera tripod socket (q), and tighten the attachment wheel by rotating it in the direction shown by the LOCK arrow. There is no need to remove the battery from the camera before connecting the MB-D18.
Page 328 ❚❚ Removing the Battery Pack To remove the MB-D18, turn the camera off and set the control lock on the MB-D18 to L, then loosen the attachment wheel by rotating it in the direction opposite to that shown by the LOCK arrow and remove the MB-D18.
Page 329 Ready the batteries as described below. EN-EL15a: Matching the indentations on the battery to the projections on the MS-D12EN holder, insert the battery with the arrow (E) on the battery toward the battery holder power terminals (q). Press the battery lightly downward and slide it in the direction of the arrow until the power terminals click into place (w).
Page 330 AA batteries: Place eight AA batteries in the MS-D12 battery holder as shown, making sure that the batteries are in the correct orientation. Insert the battery holder or EN-EL18b in the MB-D18 and latch the battery-chamber cover. Make sure the holder or battery is inserted before turning the latch;...
Page 331 Turn the camera on and check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder (0 30). If the camera does not turn on, check that the battery is correctly inserted. Match the option selected for MB-D18 battery type in the setup menu to the type of battery inserted in the battery pack (0 276).
Page 332 ❚❚ Removing Batteries Be careful not to drop batteries or the holder. Unlatch the MB-D18 by rotating the battery-chamber latch to A and remove the battery or battery holder. Remove the battery or batteries from the holder or BL-5 battery-chamber cover. EN-EL15a: While pressing the holder PUSH button, slide the battery toward the button.
Page 333 EN-EL18b: Slide the battery release in the direction indicated by the arrow (G) and remove the BL-5. AA batteries: Remove the batteries as shown. Be careful not to drop the batteries when removing them from the holder.
Page 334: Specifications
Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Page 335: Caring For The Camera
Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area.
Page 336: Image Sensor Cleaning
Image Sensor Cleaning If you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearing in photographs, you can clean the sensor using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The sensor can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.
Page 337 ❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown” Choose from the following options: Option Description The image sensor is automatically cleaned each Clean at startup time the camera is turned on. The image sensor is automatically cleaned Clean at during shutdown each time the camera is turned shutdown off.
Page 338 If dust cannot be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0 315) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s internal circuitry.
Page 339 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. Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter. A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the image sensor.
Page 340 Press J. A message will be displayed in the monitor and a row of dashes will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. To restore normal operation without inspecting the image sensor, turn the camera off. Raise the mirror. Press the shutter-release button all the way down.
Page 341 Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the sensor. Dirt that cannot be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the sensor. Turn the camera off.
Page 342 Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services).
Page 343: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Page 344 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 pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly.
Page 345 Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well- ventilated area. If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to prevent fire. If the product will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant.
Page 346 The battery and charger: Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries and chargers: • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. • Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat. •...
Page 347 If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. • Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. Failure...
Page 348: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Page 349: Shooting
Shooting Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders. Shutter-release disabled: • Memory card is locked (SD cards only; 0 17), full, or not inserted (0 31). • Release locked is selected for Slot empty release lock in the setup menu (0 276) and no memory card is inserted (0 16).
Page 350 Cannot select focus point: • Unlock focus selector lock (0 105). • Auto-area AF selected, or face-priority AF selected in live view; choose another mode (0 42, 100). • Camera is in playback mode (0 223) or menus are in use (0 248). •...
Page 351 Cannot measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (0 166). Image cannot be selected as source for preset white balance: Image was not created with D850 (0 172). White balance bracketing unavailable: • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image quality (0 88).
Page 352: Playback
Effects of Picture Control differ from image to image: Auto is selected for Set Picture Control, a Picture Control based on Auto is selected, or A (auto) is selected for sharpening, clarity, contrast, or saturation. For consistent results over a series of photographs, choose another setting (0 177). Metering cannot be changed: Autoexposure lock is in effect (0 138).
Page 353: Bluetooth And Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)
Photo is not displayed on high-definition video device: Confirm that HDMI cable (available separately) is connected. Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D does not have desired effect: Image sensor cleaning changes the position of dust on the image sensor. Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed cannot be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed.
Page 354: Error Messages
Low battery. battery (0 14, 30). • Battery exhausted. • Recharge or replace battery (0 14, 30, 296). • Battery cannot be • Contact Nikon-authorized used. service representative. • An extremely • Replace the battery, or exhausted recharge the battery if the...
Page 355 Indicator Control View- panel finder Problem Solution No lens attached, or non-CPU lens attached without specifying Aperture value will be maximum aperture. displayed if maximum Aperture shown in aperture is specified (0 218). stops from maximum aperture. Camera unable to focus Change composition or focus —...
Page 356 (flashes) (flashes) computer or other device camera has run out of (0 245). file or folder numbers. • Insert new memory card (0 16). Release shutter. If error persists or appears frequently, consult Camera malfunction. Nikon-authorized service (flashes) representative.
Page 357 No memory card. card. correctly inserted (0 16). • Error accessing • Use Nikon-approved memory card. card (0 360). • If error persists after card has been repeatedly ejected and reinserted, card may be damaged.
Page 358 Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution Memory card has This card is not Format memory card or not been formatted. insert new memory card (flashes) formatted for use (0 271, 360). Format the card. in camera. Wait for the internal The internal circuits to cool before temperature of...
Page 359 Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution • Movies created with other devices cannot be The selected edited. This movie cannot — movie cannot be be edited. • Movies must be at least edited. two seconds long (0 81). Check printer. To resume, Check printer.
Page 360: Specifications
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D850 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective angle of view Nikon FX format Effective pixels 45.7 million Effective pixels Image sensor 35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor Image sensor 46.57 million...
Page 361 Storage Image size (pixels) • 1 : 1 (24×24) image area 5504 × 5504 (#: 30.2 million) 4128 × 4128 ($: 17.0 million) 2752 × 2752 (%: 7.5 million) • FX-format photographs taken during movie recording 8256 × 4640 (#: 38.3 million) 6192 ×...
Page 362 Viewfinder Viewfinder Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder • FX (36×24): Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% Frame coverage vertical • 1.2× (30×20): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical • DX (24×16): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical • 5:4 (30×24): Approx. 97% horizontal and 100% vertical •...
Page 363 Lens Compatible lenses Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses), and DX lenses (using DX 24 × 16 image area), AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only). IX NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used.
Page 364 Release Approximate frame • With an EN-EL18b battery inserted in an MB-D18 advance rate battery pack : 1–8 fps : 9 fps : 3 fps • Other power sources : 1–6 fps : 7 fps : 3 fps 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of Self-timer 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s Exposure...
Page 365 Exposure Exposure mode Programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M) Exposure compensation –5 – +5 EV in increments of , or 1 EV Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value ISO sensitivity ISO 64 – 25600 in steps of , or 1 EV.
Page 366 ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts Accessory shoe and safety lock i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Nikon Creative Lighting Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless System (CLS) Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-...
Page 367 Live view C (photo live view), 1 (movie live view) Modes Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time- servo AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (M) AF-area mode Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, pinpoint AF, subject-tracking AF Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera Autofocus selects focus point automatically when face- priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Page 368 Movie ISO sensitivity • Exposure modes P, S, and A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2) with selectable upper (Recommended Exposure Index) limit • Exposure mode M: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2) available with selectable upper limit;...
Page 369 Interface Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter; plug-in power supported) Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter) Audio output Ten-pin remote terminal Can be used to connect optional MC-30A/ MC-36A remote cords, ML-3 modulite remote control sets, WR-R10 (requires WR-A10 adapter) or WR-1 wireless remote controllers, or GP-1/ GP-1A GPS units Wi-Fi/Bluetooth...
Page 370 • Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Page 371 Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Page 372 Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nikon Corporation is under license. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Page 373 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 in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif-compliant printers.
Page 374 Certificates FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project (http://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. MIT License (HarfBuzz) Portions of this software are copyright © 2017 The HarfBuzz Project (http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights reserved.
Page 375: Lens Kits
Lens Kits The camera and lens can be purchased as a kit. Lens information is provided below. AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR The parts of the lens are listed below. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Lens hood ........357 Focus ring ........111 Lens hood alignment mark ..357...
Page 376 ❚❚ Focus Supported focus modes are shown in the following table (for information on camera focus modes, see the camera manual). Lens focus mode Camera focus mode Autofocus with Manual focus with manual override electronic rangefinder (manual priority) Manual focus with electronic rangefinder M/A (Autofocus with Manual Override) To focus using autofocus with manual override (M/A): 1 Slide the lens focus-mode switch to M/A.
Page 377 (stop down), depth of field can be previewed in the viewfinder. Note: The lens uses Nikon’s Internal Focusing (IF) system. Unlike other lenses, focal length decreases as the focus distance shortens. Note that the focus distance indicator is intended only...
Page 378 ❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash When using the built-in flash, be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0.6 m (2 ft) and remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built-in flash).
Page 379 Minimum distance Camera Zoom position without vignetting D5000/D3100/D3000/D60/ 24 mm 2.5 m/8 ft 3 in. D40 series 35–120 mm No vignetting 24 mm 1.5 m/5 ft D3400 28 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. 35–120 mm No vignetting ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) Using the Vibration Reduction ON/OFF Switch •...
Page 380 Using Vibration Reduction: Notes • When using vibration reduction, press the shutter-release button halfway and wait for the image in the viewfinder to stabilize before pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may jiggle after the shutter is released.
Page 381 ❚❚ The Lens Hood The lens hoods protect the lens and block stray light that would otherwise cause flare or ghosting. Attaching the Hood Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood ) and then rotate the hood (w) until the ● alignment mark ( mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (—).
Page 382 Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Page 383 • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immediately and take the lens to a Nikon-authorized service center for repair. • Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To...
Page 384: Approved Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards The camera accepts the XQD and SD memory cards listed in the following sections. Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the cards listed below, please contact the manufacturer. ❚❚ XQD Memory Cards The following XQD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera.
Page 385 ❚❚ SD Memory Cards The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, including SDHC and SDXC cards compliant with UHS-I and UHS-II. Cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or better are recommended for movie recording; using slower cards may result in recording being interrupted. When choosing cards for use in card readers, be sure they are compatible with the device.
Page 386: Memory Card Capacity
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 64 GB Sony QD-G64E XQD card at different image quality, image size, and image area settings. ❚❚ FX (36×24) Image Area Image quality Image size File size No.
Page 387 ❚❚ DX (24 × 16) Image Area Image quality Image size File size No. of images Buffer capacity Large 19.4 MB 1700 NEF (RAW), Lossless Medium 14.1 MB 2300 compressed, 12-bit Small 11.0 MB 3000 NEF (RAW), Lossless Large 23.9 MB 1300 compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW),...
Page 388 1 All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded. 2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. May drop in some situations, for example at image qualities marked with a star (“★”) or if auto distortion control is on.
Page 389: Battery Life
- One EN-EL18b battery (MB-D18): Approximately 3300 shots - Eight AA alkaline batteries (MB-D18): Approximately 1740 shots • Photographs, continuous release mode (Nikon standard - One EN-EL15a battery (camera): Approximately 4030 shots - One EN-EL15a battery (MB-D18): Approximately 4030 shots...
Page 390: Battery Performance
• Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses • Repeatedly zooming in and out with an AF-P lens. To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15a batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.
Page 391: Index
Index Symbols Numerics P (Programmed auto).....126, 128 1 : 1 (24 × 24) ........84 S (Shutter-priority auto) ..126, 129 1.2× (30 × 20)........84 A (Aperture-priority auto)..126, 130 12-bit ............90 M (Manual)........126, 131 14-bit ............90 S (Single frame) ......... 113 3D color matrix metering III ..124 (Continuous low speed) ...113, 264 3D-tracking ......101, 102, 260...
Page 392 Angle of view........286 Body cap ..........296 Aperture ....130, 131, 136, 268 Bracketing ......142, 254, 267 Aperture lock......136, 268 Bracketing order .......267 Aperture-priority auto....130 Bulb............133 Aspect ratio ........68, 84 Burst ..........249, 264 Assign MB-D18 buttons....270 Button backlights ......
Page 393 Custom control assignment 268, 270 Exposure delay mode......264 Custom Settings ....... 260 Exposure differential .......184 Custom settings bank..... 260 Exposure indicator ......132 Customize command dials ... 269 Exposure lock ........137 Cyanotype (Monochrome) ... 279 Exposure meters ......34, 263 Exposure mode........126 Exposure preview .......
Page 394 Fn2 button ......242, 268, 270 HDR (high dynamic range)....182 f-number ........130, 284 Headphone volume......66 Focal length ........220 Headphones ......... 67 Focal length scale ......351 Help ............25 Focal plane mark......112 Hi.............120 Focus ..41–43, 44, 94–112, 260–262 Hide image..........248 Focus indicator ....33, 108, 112 High definition........349...
Page 395 Memory card ....16, 93, 271, 360 Memory card capacity.....362 L (large)..........74, 91 Menu Guide ..........i Landscape (Set Picture Control) . 175 Metering..........124 Language ........21, 271 Microphone ....1, 65, 67, 258, 297 LCD illumination......6, 265 Microphone sensitivity ....65, 258 LED lamp ..........
Page 396 Network..........275 Pv button...44, 127, 267, 268, 270 Neutral (Set Picture Control)..175 Non-CPU lens....218, 282, 284 Non-CPU lens data..218, 219, 272 Quiet continuous shutter-release ..Normal-area AF........42 Number of focus points....261 Quiet shutter-release ......113 Optical VR ........... 266 Rank items (My Menu) ....280 Overflow (Secondary slot function) ..
Page 397 SD memory card....16, 93, 361 Standby timer ....34, 221, 263 Secondary slot function..93, 250 Storage folder ........250 Select to send to smart device ..249 Store by orientation......261 Self-timer......113, 116, 264 Straighten..........278 Send to smart device (auto) ..275 Sub-dial frame advance....269 Sensitivity....119, 121, 252, 257 Subject motion ........260...
Page 398 Viewfinder ......... 7, 9, 338 Viewfinder eyepiece ....9, 116 Viewfinder focus......9, 296 Viewfinder grid display ....265 Viewfinder mask display....85 ViewNX-i............ii Vignette control ....... 253 Virtual horizon..... 55, 72, 272 Vivid (Set Picture Control)..... 175 Volume control ......... 228 Warm filter.......... 279 WB......
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