Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual...
Page 2 Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all those who use the product.
Page 3 Where to Find It Find what you’re looking for from: The Table of Contents... 0 The Q&A Index ... 0 The Quick Start Guide ... 0 xxii The Index... 0 449 Error Messages ... 0 424 Troubleshooting ... 0 419 Introduction Tutorial Live View Photography...
Page 4 Q&A Index Find what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index. Taking Photographs Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? Can I frame photos in the monitor (C live view photography)? Can I shoot movies (1 movie live view)? Can I join photographs taken at regular intervals to create a time-lapse movie? Can I take photos in quick succession?
Page 5 Retouching Photographs How do I create retouched copies of photos? How do I make JPEG copies of RAW (NEF) photos? Can I trim movie footage on the camera or save movie stills? Menus and Settings How do I use the menus? How do I keep the displays from turning off? How do I focus the viewfinder? How do I set the camera clock?
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Q&A Index ...ii For Your Safety ... xiii Notices... xvi Quick Start Guide... xxii Introduction Package Contents...1 Getting to Know the Camera...2 Camera Body ... 2 The Top Control Panel ... 7 The Rear Control Panel ... 9 The Viewfinder Display...11 The Information Display...13 The BS-2 Accessory Shoe Cover ...17...
Page 7 Focus and Shoot... 43 Viewing Photographs... 46 Deleting Unwanted Photographs... 47 Live View Photography Focusing in Live View ... 52 The Live View Display: Live View Photography ... 55 The Information Display: Live View Photography... 58 Manual Focus ... 59 Live View Shutter Release Options...
Page 8 Focus Autofocus ... 97 Autofocus Mode ...97 AF-Area Mode... 100 Focus Point Selection... 103 Focus Lock... 105 Manual Focus ...108 Release Mode Choosing a Release Mode ...111 Continuous Release Modes ... 112 Self-Timer Mode...114 Mirror up Mode ...116 ISO Sensitivity Manual Adjustment ...117 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control ...119 Exposure...
Page 9 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows...184 Active D-Lighting ...184 High Dynamic Range (HDR) ...186 Flash Photography Using a Flash ...191 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) ...192 i-TTL Flash Control...198 Flash Modes...199 Flash Compensation...202 FV Lock ...204 Other Shooting Options Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings ...207...
Page 10 More About Playback Viewing Images...235 Full-Frame Playback ... 235 Thumbnail Playback ... 235 Playback Controls ... 236 Photo Information...238 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom...247 Protecting Photographs from Deletion...249 Deleting Photographs ...251 Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback... 251 The Playback Menu... 253 Voice Memos Recording Voice Memos ...255 Playing Voice Memos ...260...
Page 11 Menu Guide D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ...283 Playback Folder...284 Hide Image...284 Playback Display Options...285 Copy Image(s)...286 Image Review...289 After Delete ...290 Rotate Tall ...290 Slide Show...291 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options ...293 Shooting Menu Bank...294 Extended Menu Banks...295 Storage Folder ...296 File Naming...298 Color Space...299...
Page 12 Shooting/Display ... 318 d1: Beep... 318 d2: Shooting Speed... 318 d3: Max. Continuous Release... 319 d4: Exposure Delay Mode ... 319 d5: File Number Sequence ... 320 d6: Viewfinder Grid Display... 321 d7: Control Panel/Viewfinder ... 321 d8: Screen Tips ... 321 d9: Information Display ...
Page 13 f11: Release Button to Use Dial...337 f12: Slot Empty Release Lock...338 f13: Reverse Indicators...338 f14: Assign Multi Selector (Vert.) ...338 f15: Playback Zoom ...339 f16: Assign Movie Record Button...339 g: Movie ...340 g1: Assign Fn Button ...340 g2: Assign Preview Button ...341 g3: Assign Sub-selector Center ...342 g4: Assign Shutter Button ...343 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup...344...
Page 14 Distortion Control... 377 Perspective Control... 378 Side-by-Side Comparison ... 378 O My Menu/m Recent Settings...380 Technical Notes Compatible Lenses...385 Other Accessories...391 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter... 396 Caring for the Camera...398 Storage ... 398 Cleaning... 398 The Low-Pass Filter ... 399 “Clean Now”...
Page 15: For Your Safety
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
Page 16 Do not use in the presence of flammable Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. Keep out of reach of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. In addition, note that small parts constitute a chocking hazard.
Page 17 Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations. CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment.
Page 18: Notices
• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort has been made to...
Page 19 The FCC requires the user 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. The accessory power cord must be used...
Page 20 Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual (0 168). Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. xviii Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200...
Page 21 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 22 DDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM http://www.mpegla.com Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. T...
Page 23 • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography.
Page 24: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for a quick start with the D4. Attach the camera strap. Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets. Charge (0 23) and insert (0 25) the battery. Attach the battery-chamber cover before inserting the battery.
Page 25 Insert a memory card (0 33). Turn the camera on (0 40). See Also For information on choosing a language and setting the time and date, see page 30. See page 38 for information on adjusting viewfinder focus. Select autofocus (0 97). Rotate the focus-mode selector to AF (autofocus).
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Page 27: Introduction
Introduction Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera. Memory cards are sold separately. • D4 digital • EN-EL18 rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (0 23, 25) • MH-26 battery charger with power cable and two contact protectors (0 23, 440) •...
Page 28: Getting To Know The Camera
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 D button Bracketing ...141, 145, 149, 335 Release mode dial...
Page 29 Mirror... 116, 402 Self-timer lamp ... 115 Microphone (for movies) ...65, 69, 75 Flash sync terminal cover ... 191 Ten-pin remote terminal cover ... 231, 394 Flash sync terminal... 191 Ten-pin remote terminal... 231, 394 USB connector cover... 267, 272 Peripheral connector cover...
Page 30 Camera Body (Continued) Pv button Using the Pv button ... 67, 125, 333, 341 Sub-command dial ...336 Fn button Using the Fn button ... 89, 205, 328, 340 Sub-command dial for vertical shooting...336 Shutter-release button for vertical shooting The Microphone and Speaker Do not place the microphone or speaker in close proximity to magnetic devices.
Page 31 Viewfinder eyepiece ...39, 114 Eyepiece shutter lever ...39, 114 O/Q button Deletion ...47, 251 Formatting memory cards...36 K button Playback...46, 235 Monitor ...46, 49, 63, 235, 345 G button Menus...19, 283 L (Z/Q) button Protection ... 249 Picture Controls... 173 Help...22 X button Playback zoom in...
Page 32 Camera Body (Continued) Viewfinder... 38 Sub-selector ...104, 105, 135, 333, 342 B button AF-ON... 99, 311 Main command dial...336 Multi selector ...20, 45, 237 Card slot cover release button (under cover)... 33 Memory card slot cover ...33, 35 C button Using the AF-ON button for vertical shooting...312 Main command dial (vertical) ...336...
Page 33: The Top Control Panel
The Top Control Panel Shutter speed...127, 129 AF-area mode ... 98, 102 Exposure compensation value ...137 Flash compensation value ...202 Number of shots in exposure and flash bracketing sequence...141 Number of shots in WB bracketing sequence ...145 HDR exposure differential...190 Number of exposures (multiple exposure) ...212 Number of intervals for...
Page 34 Clock battery indicator ... 32, 406 FV lock indicator...205 Shutter-speed lock icon ...133 Flash sync indicator ...323 Flash mode ...199 Metering...124 AF-area mode indicator...100, 102 Auto-area AF indicator ...101, 102 3D-tracking indicator...100, 102 Autofocus mode... 97 Interval timer indicator...220 Time-lapse on indicator ...226 Multiple exposure indicator ...211 Aperture lock icon ...134 HDR (series) indicator ...190...
Page 35: The Rear Control Panel
The Rear Control Panel “Remaining” indicator ...321 Image size ... 93 ISO sensitivity indicator...117 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator ...121 ISO sensitivity...117 ISO sensitivity (high/low gain)...118 Number of exposures remaining ...321 Length of voice memo...258 White balance fine-tuning...159 White balance preset number ...164 Color temperature ...153, 160 PC mode indicator ...265 “K”...
Page 36 LCD Illuminators Rotating the power switch toward D Power switch activates the standby timer, control panel backlights (LCD illuminators), and button backlights (0 322), making it easier to use the camera in the dark. After the power switch is released, the backlights will remain lit for six seconds while the standby timer is active or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated toward D again.
Page 37: The Viewfinder Display
The Viewfinder Display 9 10 11 12 Framing grid (displayed when On is selected for Custom Setting d6) ... 321 12-mm reference circle for center- weighted metering ... 123 AF area brackets...38 Focus points...43, 103, 310, 311 Spot metering targets ... 123 AF-area mode indicator ...
Page 38 Bracketing indicator: Exposure and flash bracketing ...139 WB bracketing...145 ADL bracketing ...149 Focus indicator... 43, 109 Metering...123 Autoexposure (AE) lock ...135 Exposure mode...125 Shutter speed lock icon ...133 Shutter speed...127, 129 Autofocus mode ... 97 Aperture lock icon...134 Aperture (f-number)...128, 129 Aperture (number of stops)...128, 388 ISO sensitivity indicator ...117...
Page 39: The Information Display
The Information Display Shooting information, including shutter speed, aperture, frame count, number of exposures remaining, and AF-area mode, is displayed in the monitor when the R button is pressed. 1 2 3 Exposure mode...125 Flexible program indicator ...126 Shutter-speed lock icon ...133 Shutter speed...127, 129 Exposure compensation value ...137 Flash compensation value ...202...
Page 40 Position of current frame in bracketing sequence ...150, 151 ADL bracketing amount ...150 “K” (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures) ... 41 Frame count ... 45 Manual lens number ...230 Sub-selector center assignment...342 Pv button assignment ...333 Active D-Lighting indicator ...185 High ISO noise reduction indicator ...302 Shooting menu bank ...294...
Page 41 The Information Display (Continued) Release mode indicator...111 Continuous shooting speed...112 FV lock indicator...205 Clock battery indicator ... 32, 406 Interval timer indicator...220 Time-lapse indicator ...226 GPS connection indicator ...233 Aperture stop indicator ...128, 388 Aperture lock icon ...134 HDR (series) indicator ...190 Multiple exposure (series) indicator ...212 Image comment indicator ...352...
Page 42 Changing Settings in the Information Display To change settings for the items listed below, press the R button in the information display. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. Shooting menu bank...294 High ISO noise reduction ...302 Active D-Lighting ...184 Pv button assignment ...333...
Page 43: The Bs-2 Accessory Shoe Cover
The BS-2 Accessory Shoe Cover The supplied BS-2 accessory shoe cover can be used to protect the accessory shoe or to prevent light reflected from the metal parts of the shoe from appearing in photographs. The BS-2 attaches to the camera accessory shoe as shown at right. To remove the accessory shoe cover, hold it down with your thumb and slide it off as shown at...
Page 45: Tutorial
Tutorial Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 283) • C: Shooting (0 293) •...
Page 46: Using Camera Menus
Using Camera Menus Menu Controls The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the menus. Multi selector Move cursor up Cancel and return to previous menu Move cursor down Navigating the Menus Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. Display the menus.
Page 47 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item.
Page 48: Help
Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button. 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 cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J.
Page 49: First Steps
First Steps Charge the Battery The D4 is powered by an EN-EL18 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-26 battery charger before use. About two hours and twenty minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains.
Page 50 Charge the battery. Guide Insert the battery (terminals first), aligning the end of the battery with the guide and then sliding the battery in the direction indicated until it clicks into place. The chamber lamp and charge lamps will flash slowly while the battery charges: Charge state Less than 50% of maximum capacity 50–80% of maximum capacity...
Page 51: Insert The Battery
Insert the Battery Turn the camera off. Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries. Remove the battery-chamber cover. Lift the battery-chamber cover latch, turn it to the open (A) position (q) and remove the BL-6 battery-chamber cover (w).
Page 52 Insert the battery. Insert the battery as shown at right. Latch the cover. To prevent the battery from becoming dislodged during operation, rotate the latch to the closed position and fold it down as shown at right. Be sure the cover is securely latched.
Page 53 The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xiii–xv and 408–411 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C/32 °F or above 40 °C/104 °F; failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance.
Page 54: Attach A Lens
Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G. Lens cap Turn the camera off. Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap.
Page 55 Attach the lens. Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera’s bayonet mount (q). Being careful not to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w).
Page 56: 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 time and date. Turn the camera on. Select Language in the setup menu. Press G to display the camera menus, then select Language in the setup menu.
Page 57 Select Time zone and date. Select Time zone and date and press 2. 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, or UTC, in hours) and press J.
Page 58 Set date format. Select Date format and press 2. Press 1 or 3 to choose the order in which the year, month, and day will be displayed and press J. Exit to shooting mode. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by a separate, non-rechargeable CR1616 lithium battery with a life of about two years.
Page 59: Insert A Memory Card
Insert a Memory Card Pictures are stored on memory cards (available separately; 0 442). The camera is equipped with two card slots, one for XQD and the other for Type I CompactFlash cards. Type II cards and microdrives can not be used. Turn the camera off.
Page 60 Insert the memory card. XQD memory cards: Holding the card with the rear label toward the monitor, slide it into the XQD card slot until it clicks into place. The green access lamp will light briefly. CompactFlash memory cards: Insert the card into the CompactFlash card slot with the rear label toward the monitor (q).
Page 61 Memory Card Icons The memory cards currently inserted in the camera are indicated as shown (the example at right shows the icons displayed when both an XQD and a CompactFlash card are inserted). If the memory card is full or an error has occurred, the icon for the affected card will flash (0 426).
Page 62: Format The Memory Card
Format the Memory Card Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being used or formatted in other devices. Formatting Memory Cards Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (0 263).
Page 63 Press the I (Q) and O (Q) buttons again. Press the I (Q) and O (Q) buttons together a second time while C is flashing to format the memory card. Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting.
Page 64: Adjust Viewfinder Focus
Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. Check that the display in the viewfinder is in focus before shooting. Turn the camera on. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. Lift the diopter adjustment control Focus the viewfinder.
Page 65 Replace the diopter adjustment control. Push the diopter adjustment control back in (e). Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are unable to focus the viewfinder as described above, select single-servo autofocus (AF-S; 0 97), single-point AF (0 100), and the center focus point (0 103), and then frame a high-contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus the camera.
Page 66: Basic Photography And Playback
Basic Photography and Playback Turn the Camera On Before taking photographs, turn the camera on and check the battery level and number of exposures remaining as described below. Turn the camera on. Turn the camera on. The control panels will turn on and the display in the viewfinder will light.
Page 67 Check the number of exposures remaining. The top control panel shows the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings (values over 1,000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values between 2,900 and 2,999 are shown as 2.9 K). If two memory cards are inserted, the displays show the space available on the card in the primary slot (0 95).
Page 68: Ready The Camera
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. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable.
Page 69: Focus And Shoot
Focus and Shoot Press the shutter- release button halfway (0 44). At default settings, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus point. Frame a photo in the viewfinder with the main subject positioned in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 70 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter- release-button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. While the photograph is being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp will light. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.
Page 71 The Standby Timer The shutter speed and aperture displays in the top control panel and viewfinder 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 display in the viewfinder (0 44). Exposure meters on Exposure meters off The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be adjusted using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 316).
Page 72: Viewing Photographs
See page 236 for information on choosing a memory card slot. K button 1 125 F5 . 6 0, 0 100NC_D4 DSC _ 0001 . JPG 2011 10 : 02 : 27 N I KON D4 50mm N N OR ORMAL AL 4928x3280...
Page 73: Deleting Unwanted Photographs
Deleting Unwanted Photographs Unwanted photographs can be deleted by pressing the O (Q) button. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described in “Viewing Photographs” on the previous page. The location of the current image is shown by an icon at the bottom left corner of the display.
Page 75: 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). Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor.
Page 76 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway or press the B button to focus. The focus point will flash green 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 77: Take The Picture
Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. The monitor will turn off. Exit live view mode. Press the a button to exit live view mode. Using Autofocus in Live View Use an AF-S lens. The desired results may not be achieved with other lenses or teleconverters.
Page 78: Focusing In Live View
Focusing in Live View To focus using autofocus, rotate the focus-mode selector to AF and follow the steps below to choose autofocus and AF-area modes. For information on focusing manually, see page 59. Choosing a Focus Mode The following autofocus modes are available in live view: Mode Single-servo autofocus: For stationary subjects.
Page 79 Choosing an AF-Area Mode The following AF-area modes can be selected in live view: Mode 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, up to a maximum of 35, are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject;...
Page 80 To choose an AF-area mode, press the AF-mode button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired mode is displayed in the monitor. AF-mode button Sub-command dial Monitor...
Page 81: The Live View Display: Live View Photography
The Live View Display: Live View Photography Item The amount of time remaining before live q Time remaining view ends automatically. Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less. Displayed if monitor hue differs from the hue Monitor hue produced by the current white balance indicator setting.
Page 82 Adjusting Monitor Hue If flash lighting is used with Flash or Preset manual white balance (0 153), the colors in the monitor may differ from those in the final photograph. Monitor hue can be adjusted to reduce the effects of ambient lighting on the display in the monitor during live view photography, for example when using a flash.
Page 83 Recalling Monitor Hue To restore the most recently selected hue when starting live view, hold the U button while pressing a. Choosing a Picture Control Pressing L (Z/Q) during live view displays a list of Picture Controls. Highlight the desired Picture Control and press 2 to adjust Picture Control settings (0 173).
Page 84: The Information Display: Live View Photography
The Information Display: Live View Photography To hide or display indicators in the monitor during live view photography, press the R button. Virtual horizon (0 358) Histogram (exposure preview only; 0 50) Information on Information off Framing guides...
Page 85: Manual Focus
Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 108), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus. To magnify the view in the monitor up to about 15 × for precise focus, press the X button. While the view through the lens is zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display.
Page 86: Live View Shutter Release Options
Live View Shutter Release Options The following options can be displayed by pressing G and selecting Live view photography in the shooting menu: Mode Except when an optional flash unit is used, the mirror remains up during live view photography, reducing noise Quiet during shooting.
Page 87 Exposure preview is not available, matrix metering is selected automatically, and the following settings can be adjusted. Aperture e, f — Note that silent mode is not completely silent: the shutter sounds and the mirror is raised and lowered at the start and end of live view photography. The Count Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (0 55;...
Page 88 Shooting in Live View Mode To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with exposure, close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter (0 114). Although they will not appear in the final picture unless Silent is selected for Live view photography (0 60), jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may appear in the monitor, while bright bands may appear in some areas with flashing signs and other intermittent light sources or if the subject is briefly illuminated by a...
Page 89: Movie Live View
Movie Live View Movies can be recorded in live view. Rotate the live view selector to 1 (movie live view). 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 90 Choose an AF-area mode (0 53). Focus. Frame the opening shot and focus as described in Steps 3 and 4 on pages 49– 50 (for more information on focusing in movie live view, see page 51). Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in face-priority AF drops in movie live view.
Page 91: Start Recording
Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Exposure is set using matrix metering and can be locked by pressing the center of the sub-selector (0 135) or altered by up to ±3 EV using exposure compensation (0 137).
Page 92 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. Maximum Length The maximum length for individual movie files is 4 GB (for maximum recording times, see page 74); note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached.
Page 93: Indices
Exit live view mode. Press the a button to exit live view mode. Indices If Index marking is selected for Custom Setting g2 (Assign preview button; 0 341), you can press the Pv button during recording to add indices that can be used to locate frames during editing and playback (0 77).
Page 94: The Live View Display: Movie Live View
The Live View Display: Movie Live View Item q “No movie” icon w Headphone volume Volume of audio output to headphones. Microphone sensitivity r Sound level t Movie frame size Time remaining (movie live view) Monitor brightness indicator i Guide Description Indicates that movies can not be recorded.
Page 95 Adjusting Settings in the Live View Display Microphone sensitivity, headphone volume, and monitor brightness can be adjusted as described below. Note that microphone sensitivity and headphone volume can not be adjusted during recording, and that brightness affects the monitor only (0 57); movies recorded with the camera are unaffected. Highlight a setting.
Page 96: The Information Display: Movie Live View
The Information Display: Movie Live View To hide or display indicators in the monitor during movie live view, press the R button. Virtual horizon (0 358) Histogram HDMI If the camera is connected to an HDMI device (0 280), the view through the lens will appear both in the camera monitor and on the HDMI device.
Page 97: Image Area
Image Area Regardless of the option selected for Image area in the shooting menu (0 88), all movies and photographs recorded in movie live view have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (or 3 : 2 when the movie frame size is 640 ×...
Page 98 Movie Live View Photographs The following table shows the size of photographs (aspect ratio 16 : 9) taken in movie live view at frame sizes other than 640 × 424: Image area FX-based format (16 : 9) DX-based format (16 : 9) 1920 ×...
Page 99 Recording Movies Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame (for information on reducing flicker and banding, see Flicker reduction, 0 348).
Page 100: Movie Settings
Movie Settings Use the Movie settings option in the shooting menu to adjust the following settings. • Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality: Choose from the following options: Option 1 1920 × 1080; 30 fps 2 1920 × 1080; 25 fps 3 1920 ×...
Page 101 • Microphone: Turn the built-in or optional ME-1 stereo microphones on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity. Choose Auto sensitivity to adjust sensitivity automatically, Microphone off to turn sound recording off; to select microphone sensitivity manually, select Manual sensitivity and choose a sensitivity.
Page 102 Select Movie settings. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Movie settings in the shooting menu and press 2. Choose movie options. Highlight the desired item and press 2, then highlight an option and press J. G button...
Page 103: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 235). Press the center of the multi selector to start playback. 1 icon Length The following operations can be performed: Pause Play Rewind/ advance Current position/total length Movie progress Description Pause playback.
Page 104 Skip ahead/ back Adjust volume Trim movie Return to shooting mode Display menus Exit The p Icon Movies with indices (0 67) are indicated by a p icon in full-frame playback. The 2 Icon 2 is displayed in full-frame and movie playback if the movie was recorded without sound.
Page 105: Editing Movies
Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option 9 Choose start/end point 4 Save selected frame Trimming Movies To create trimmed copies of movies: Display a movie full frame. Press the K button to display pictures full frame in the monitor and press 4 and 2 to scroll through...
Page 106 Display movie edit options. Press J to display movie edit options. Select Choose start/end point. Highlight Choose start/ end point and press J. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; choose whether the current frame will be the starting or end point of the copy and press J button...
Page 107 Delete frames. If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind (to skip to an index, rotate the main command dial). To switch the current selection from start point (w) to end point (x) or vice versa, press L (Z/Q).
Page 108 Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long. If a copy can not be created at the current playback position, the current position will be displayed in red in Step 5 and no copy will be created. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card.
Page 109: Saving Selected Frames
Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: View the movie and choose a frame. Play the movie back as described on page 77; your approximate position in the movie can be ascertained from the movie progress bar. Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy.
Page 110 Save the copy. Highlight Yes and press J to create a fine-quality (0 90) JPEG copy of the selected frame. Movie stills are indicated by a 9 icon in full-frame playback. Save Selected Frame JPEG movie stills created with the Save selected frame option can not be retouched.
Page 111: Image Recording Options
Image Recording Options Image Area Choose the aspect ratio and angle of view (image area). Thanks to the camera’s FX format (36.0 × 23.9 mm) image sensor, you can choose from angles of view as wide as those supported by 35 mm (135) format film cameras, while automatically cropping pictures to the DX angle of view when using DX format lenses.
Page 112 Choose Image Area Choose the image area used when a non-DX lens is attached or a DX-lens is attached with Off selected for Auto DX crop (0 88). Option FX (36×24) 1.0× (FX format) 1.2× (30×20) 1.2× DX (24×16) 1.5× (DX format) 5 : 4 (30×24) FX format...
Page 113 Image Area The selected option is shown in the information display. DX Lenses DX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller angle of view than lenses for 35 mm format cameras. If Auto DX crop is off and an option other than DX (24×16) (DX format) is selected for Image area when a DX lens is attached, the edges of the image may be eclipsed.
Page 114 Image area can be set using the Image area option in the shooting menu or by pressing a control and rotating a command dial. The Image Area Menu Select Image area in the shooting menu. Press G to display the menus.
Page 115 Camera Controls Assign image area selection to a camera control. Select Choose image area as the “press + command dials” option for a camera control in the Custom Settings menu (0 332). Image area selection can be assigned to the Fn button (Custom Setting f3, Assign Fn button, 0 328), the Pv button (Custom Setting f4, Assign preview button, 0 333), the center of the sub-selector (Custom Setting f6, Assign sub-...
Page 116: Image Quality
Image Quality The D4 supports the following image quality options. See page 444 for information on the number of pictures that can be stored at different image quality and size settings. Option File type NEF (RAW) TIFF TIFF (RGB) (RGB)
Page 117 Image quality is set by pressing the T button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the rear control panel. NEF (RAW) Images NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using software such as Capture NX 2 (available separately;...
Page 118 The following options can be accessed from the shooting menu. Press the G button to display the menus, highlight the desired option and press 2. JPEG Compression Choose the type of compression for JPEG images. Option O Size priority Optimal quality NEF (RAW) Recording >...
Page 119: 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 85): Image area Option Large FX (36×24) 1.0× Medium (FX format) Small Large...
Page 120 NEF (RAW) Images Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. When opened in software such as ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately), NEF (RAW) images have the dimensions given for large (#-size) images in the table on the previous page.
Page 121: 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 shooting menu. Select XQD card slot to designate the card in the XQD card slot as the primary card, CF card slot to choose the CompactFlash card.
Page 123: Focus
Focus This section describes the options that control how your camera focuses when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically or manually (0 108). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 103) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 105).
Page 124 Autofocus mode can be selected by pressing the AF-mode button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel. See Also For information on using focus priority in continuous-servo autofocus, see Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 307).
Page 125 The B Buttons For the purpose of focusing the camera, pressing either of the B buttons has the same effect as pressing the shutter-release button halfway (note that the B button for vertical shooting can only be used when the vertical shooting shutter-release button lock is unlocked;...
Page 126: Af-Area Mode
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. • Single-point AF: Select the focus point as described on page 103; the camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects. •...
Page 127 • Auto-area AF: The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus point; if a face is detected, the camera will give priority to the portrait subject. The active focus points are highlighted briefly after the camera focuses; in AF-C mode, the main focus point remains highlighted after the other focus points have turned off.
Page 128 AF-Area Mode AF-area mode is shown in the top control panel and viewfinder. Top control AF-area mode Single-point 9-point dynamic-area 21-point dynamic-area * Only active focus point is displayed in the viewfinder. Remaining focus points provide information to assist focus operation. Manual Focus Single-point AF is automatically selected when manual focus is used.
Page 129: Focus Point Selection
Focus Point Selection The camera offers a choice of 51 focus points that can be used to compose photographs with the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame. Rotate the focus selector lock to . This allows the multi selector to be used to select the focus point.
Page 130 The Sub-selector The sub-selector can be used in place of the multi selector to select the focus point. Press the center of the sub-selector to lock exposure (0 135) and focus (0 105). Be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye when using the sub-selector.
Page 131: 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 (0 107), focus lock can also be used to recompose the photograph after focusing on another object at the same distance as your original subject.
Page 132 AF-S focus mode: Focus locks automatically when the in-focus indicator appears, and remain 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 133 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 134: 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 (0 107). • AF-S lenses: Set the lens focus mode switch to M. • AF lenses: Set the lens focus mode switch (if present) and camera focus-mode selector to M.
Page 135 The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, 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 51 focus points).
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 to the desired setting. Mode Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter- release button is pressed. Continuous low speed: While shutter-release button is held down, camera records photographs at the frame rate selected for Custom Setting d2 (Shooting speed, 0 318) >...
Page 138: Continuous Release Modes
Continuous Release Modes In continuous low speed mode, the camera records photographs at the frame rate selected for Custom Setting d2 (Shooting speed, 0 318) > Continuous low-speed. In continuous high speed mode, the maximum frame rate can be chosen from 10 and 11 fps using Custom Setting d2 (Shooting speed, 0 318) >...
Page 139 Buffer Size The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure-count displays in the viewfinder and top control panel while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The illustration at right shows the display when space remains in the buffer for about 79 pictures.
Page 140: Self-Timer Mode
Self-Timer Mode The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self- portraits. Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. Select self-timer mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to E.
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. To turn the self-timer off before a photograph is taken, turn the release mode dial to another setting.
Page 142: Mirror Up Mode
Mirror up Mode Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. Use of a tripod is recommended. Select mirror up mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to M Raise the mirror.
Page 143: Iso Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity Manual Adjustment “ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. Choose from settings that range from ISO 100 and ISO 12800 in steps equivalent to 100 and 0.3 to 4 EV above ISO 12800 are also available for special situations.
Page 144 The ISO Sensitivity Menu ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the ISO sensitivity settings option in the shooting menu (0 293). Hi 0.3–Hi 4 The settings Hi 0.3 through Hi 4 correspond to ISO sensitivities 0.3–4 EV over ISO 12800 (ISO16000–204800 equivalent). Pictures taken at these settings are more likely to be subject to noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines).
Page 145: Auto Iso Sensitivity Control
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control in the shooting menu, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not 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 100; note that if the value selected for Maximum sensitivity is lower than the value currently selected for ISO sensitivity, the value selected for Maximum sensitivity will be used).
Page 147 Turning Auto ISO Sensitivity Control On or Off You can turn auto ISO sensitivity control on or off by pressing the S button and rotating the sub-command dial. The rear control panel displays an Z icon when auto ISO sensitivity control is on and Y when it is off. Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) is more likely at higher sensitivities.
Page 149: Exposure
Exposure Metering Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available: Option Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations. Camera meters a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G or D lenses (0 385), distance information (3D color matrix metering III;...
Page 150 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 top control panel. See Also For information on making separate adjustments to optimal exposure for each metering method, see Custom Setting b6 (Fine-tune optimal exposure, 0 315).
Page 151: Exposure Mode
Exposure Mode To determine how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure, press the I (Q) button and rotate the main command dial until the desired option appears in the top control panel. Lens Types When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring (0 387), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number).
Page 152: E: Programmed Auto
e: 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. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.
Page 153: F: Shutter-Priority Auto
f: 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. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion. Fast shutter speed ( Slow shutter speed ( 1,600...
Page 154: G: Aperture-Priority Auto
g: 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. Large apertures (low f-numbers) increase flash range (0 192) and reduce depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject.
Page 155: H: Manual
h: 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 8,000...
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 top control panel show whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.
Page 157: Long Time-Exposures
Close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter to prevent light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in the photograph or interfering with exposure (0 114). Nikon recommends using a fully charged EN-EL18 battery or an optional EH-6b AC adapter and EP-6 power connector to prevent loss of power while the shutter is open.
Page 158 Select exposure mode h. Press the I (Q) button and rotate the main command dial until h is displayed in the top control panel. Choose a shutter speed. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial until “A” appears in the shutter-speed displays.
Page 159: 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.
Page 160 Aperture (exposure modes g and h): Press the selected control and rotate the sub-command dial until F icons appear in the viewfinder and the top control panel. Fn button To unlock aperture, press the control and rotate the sub- command dial until the F icons disappear from the displays. See Also Use Custom Setting f8 (Shutter spd &...
Page 161: Autoexposure (Ae) Lock
Autoexposure (AE) Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using center-weighted metering and spot metering to meter exposure. Note that matrix metering will not produce the desired results. Lock exposure. Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter- release button halfway.
Page 162 Metered Area In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 4-mm (0.16 in.) circle centered on the selected focus point. In center- weighted metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 12-mm circle in the center of the viewfinder. Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be changed without altering the metered value for exposure:...
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 (0 123). Choose from values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker.
Page 164 At values other than ±0.0, the 0 at the center of the exposure indicators will flash (exposure modes e, f, and g only) and a E icon will be displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel after you release the E button. The current value for exposure compensation can be confirmed in the exposure indicator by pressing the E button.
Page 165: 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 it is difficult to set exposure, flash level (i-TTL and, where supported, auto aperture flash control modes only; see pages 193 and 198), Active D-Lighting, or white balance 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 166 Select flash or exposure bracketing for Custom Setting e6 (Auto bracketing set) in the Custom Settings menu. To display the menus, press the G button. Select Custom Setting e6 (Auto bracketing set) in the Custom Settings menu, highlight an option, and press J.
Page 167 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the D button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the top control panel. D button At settings other than zero, a M icon and exposure and flash bracketing indicator will be displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel.
Page 168 Select an exposure increment. Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment. button At default settings, the size of the increment can be chosen from , and 1 EV. The bracketing programs with an increment of Control panel display See Also For information on choosing the size of the exposure increment, see...
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 (see page 137), making it possible to achieve exposure compensation values of more than 5 EV.
Page 170 Exposure and Flash Bracketing In continuous low speed and continuous high speed modes, shooting will pause after the number of shots specified in the bracketing program have been taken. Shooting will resume the next time the shutter-release button is pressed. If 1 is selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer) >...
Page 171 White Balance Bracketing The camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. For more information on white balance, see page 153. Select white balance bracketing. Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set. Choose the number of shots.
Page 172 Select a white balance increment. Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is roughly equivalent to 5 mired. D button Choose from increments of 1 (5 mired), 2 (10 mired), or 3 (15 mired).
Page 173 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 174 Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the D 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 175 ADL Bracketing The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. For more information on Active D-Lighting, see page 184. Select ADL bracketing. Choose ADL bracketing for Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set. Choose the number of shots. Pressing the D button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence.
Page 176 Select Active D-Lighting. Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose Active D-Lighting. Active D-Lighting is shown in the top control panel. Control panel display D button Control panel display Auto Normal Sub-command dial High Extra high 1 Extra high 2...
Page 177 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 top control panel. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot.
Page 178 Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the D 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 179: 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 can not be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option from the list below or use preset white balance.
Page 180 Option G Cloudy M Shade K Choose color temp. L Preset manual * All values are approximate and do not reflect fine-tuning (if applicable). White balance can be selected by pressing the U button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the rear control panel.
Page 181 Studio Flash Lighting Auto white balance may not produce the desired results with large studio flash units. Use preset white balance or set white balance to Flash and use fine-tuning to adjust white balance. See Also When WB bracketing is selected for Custom Setting e6 (Auto bracketing set, 0 325), the camera will create several images each time the shutter is released.
Page 182: Fine-Tuning White Balance
Fine-Tuning White Balance 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. White balance is fine-tuned using the White balance option in the shooting menu or by pressing the U button and rotating the sub-command dial.
Page 183 Fine-tune white balance. Use the multi selector to fine- tune white balance. White balance can be fine-tuned on the amber (A)–blue (B) axis and the green (G)–magenta (M) axis. The horizontal (amber- blue) axis corresponds to color temperature, with each increment equivalent to about 5 mired.
Page 184 White Balance Fine-Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a “warm” setting such as J (Incandescent) is selected for white balance will make photographs slightly “colder” but will not actually make them blue. “Mired”...
Page 185 The U Button At settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the U button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)–blue (B) axis (0 157; to fine-tune white balance when L is selected, use the shooting menu as described on page 156).
Page 186: Choosing A Color Temperature
Choosing a Color Temperature When K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance, color temperature can be selected using the White balance option in the shooting menu or by using the U button, multi selector, and sub-command dial. Choose Color Temperature Note that the desired results will not be obtained with flash or fluorescent lighting.
Page 187 Select a value for green- magenta. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the G (green) or M (magenta) axis and press 1 or 3 to select a value. Press J. Press J to save changes and return to the 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 rear control panel.
Page 188 The U Button The U button can be used to select the color temperature for the amber (A)–blue (B) axis only. Press the U button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired value is displayed in the rear control panel (adjustments are made in mireds; 0 158). To enter a color temperature directly in increments of 10 K, press the U button and press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit and press 1 or 3 to change.
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 four values for preset white balance in presets d-1 through d-4. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: Method Neutral gray or white object is placed under...
Page 190 Measuring a Value for White Balance 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 direct measurement mode. Release the U button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the rear control panel starts to flash. A flashing D will also appear in the top control panel and viewfinder. The displays will flash for about six seconds.
Page 192 Check the results. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, C will flash in the control panels for about six seconds, while the viewfinder will show a flashing a. If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance.
Page 193 Direct Measurement Mode If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end in the time selected for Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 316). Protected Presets If the current preset is protected (0 171), white balance can not be fine- tuned, the comment can not be edited, and 3 will flash in the top control panel and viewfinder (and L in the rear control panel) if you attempt to measure a new value.
Page 194 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 L (Preset manual) for White balance in the shooting menu. Press the G button and select White balance in the shooting menu.
Page 195 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 and select the desired card and folder (0 236). Copy white balance. Press J to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset.
Page 196 Entering a Comment Follow the steps below to enter a descriptive comment of up to thirty-six characters for a selected white balance preset. Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu (0 168) and press 2. Select a preset.
Page 197 Protecting a White Balance Preset Follow the steps below to protect the selected white balance preset. Protected presets can not be modified and the Fine-tune and Edit comment options can not be used. Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu (0 168) and press 2.
Page 199: Image Enhancement
Image Enhancement Picture Controls Nikon’s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings, including sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue, among compatible devices and software. Selecting a Picture Control The camera offers a choice of preset Picture Controls. Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene.
Page 200 Picture Controls using the Manage Picture Control option in the shooting menu (0 179). Custom Picture Controls can be saved to a memory card for sharing among other D4 cameras and compatible software (0 182). The Picture Control Indicator...
Page 201: Modifying Existing Picture Controls
Modifying Existing Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 179) 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.
Page 202 Picture Control Settings Option Choose from options between –2 and +2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). For Quick adjust example, choosing positive values for Vivid makes pictures more vivid. Not available with Neutral, Monochrome, or custom Picture Controls.
Page 203 “A” (Auto) Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Use a type G or D lens for best results. The icons for Picture Controls that use auto contrast and saturation are displayed in green in the Picture Control grid, and lines appear parallel to the axes of the grid.
Page 204 Toning (Monochrome Only) Pressing 3 when Toning is selected displays saturation options. Press 4 or 2 to adjust saturation. Saturation control is not available when B&W (black-and-white) is selected. Custom Picture Controls The options available with custom Picture Controls are the same as those on which the custom Picture Control was based.
Page 205: Creating Custom Picture Controls
Creating Custom Picture Controls The preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. Select Manage Picture Control in the shooting menu. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Manage Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2.
Page 206 Edit the selected Picture Control. See page 176 for more information. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O (Q) button. Press J when settings are complete. Select a destination. Choose a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2.
Page 207 Save changes and exit. Press J to save changes and exit. The new Picture Control will appear in the Picture Control list. Manage Picture Control > Rename Custom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu.
Page 208: Sharing Custom Picture Controls
Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in other D4 cameras and compatible software and then deleted when no longer needed (if two memory cards are inserted, the card in the primary slot will be used;...
Page 209 Saving Custom Picture Controls Up to 99 custom Picture Controls can be stored on the memory card at any one time. The memory card can only be used to store user-created custom Picture Controls. The preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera (0 173) can not be copied to the memory card, renamed, or deleted.
Page 210: 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 211 To use Active D-Lighting: Select Active D-Lighting in the shooting menu. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Active D-Lighting in the shooting menu and press 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...
Page 212: 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 (0 123; with other metering methods and a non-CPU lens, an exposure differential of Auto is equivalent to about 2 EV).
Page 213 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 214 Choose the exposure differential. To choose the difference in exposure between the two shots, highlight Exposure differential and press 2. The options shown at right 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 215 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 be displayed in the top control panel and l u in the viewfinder while the images are combined;...
Page 216 The D Button If HDR (high dynamic range) is selected for Custom Setting f9 (Assign BKT button; 0 335), you can select the HDR mode by pressing the D button and rotating the main command dial and the exposure differential by pressing the D button and rotating the sub-command dial.
Page 217: Flash Photography
Flash Photography Using a Flash The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with CLS-compatible flash units. Optional flash units can be attached directly to the camera accessory shoe as described below. The accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock for flash units with a locking pin.
Page 218: 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 camera can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units: •...
Page 219 The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units: Flash unit SB-910 SB-900 Flash mode/feature SB-800 SB-700 SB-600 SB-400 i-TTL balanced fill- i-TTL flash for digital Auto aperture Non-TTL auto Distance-priority manual Manual Repeating flash Auto FP High-Speed Sync FV lock AF-assist for multi-area Flash Color Information Communication...
Page 220 Auto Aperture/Non-TTL Auto Unless the focal length and maximum aperture are specified using the Non-CPU lens data option in the setup menu (0 229), choosing auto aperture (AA) when a non-CPU lens is attached automatically selects non-TTL auto (A). Modeling Illumination CLS-compatible flash units such as the SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, and SB-600 emit a modeling flash when the camera Pv button is pressed.
Page 221 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 D4 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals.
Page 222 Notes on Optional Flash Units (Continued) The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction, while the SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the following restrictions: • SB-910 and SB-900: AF-assist illumination is available with 17–135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is available only with the focus points shown at right.
Page 223 Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information.
Page 224: I-Ttl Flash Control
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. Preflashes reflected from objects in all areas of frame are picked up by RGB sensor with approximately 91K (91,000) pixels and are analyzed in combination with range information from matrix metering system to...
Page 225: Flash Modes
Flash Modes The camera supports the following flash modes: Flash mode This mode is recommended for most situations. In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto modes, shutter speed will automatically be set to values between Front- curtain sync Sync; 0 323). Choose this mode (available with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SB-400 only) to reduce “red-eye”...
Page 226: Control Panel
Choosing a Flash Mode To choose the flash mode, press the M button and rotate the main command dial until the desired flash mode is selected in the top control panel: Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync 1 Y icon flashes if flash unit does not support red-eye reduction. 2 Red-eye reduction with slow sync is available only in exposure modes e and g.
Page 227 Studio Flash Systems Rear-curtain sync can not be used with studio flash systems, as the correct synchronization can not be obtained. Shutter Speed and Aperture Shutter speed and aperture can be set as follows when an optional flash unit is used: Mode Shutter speed Set automatically by camera...
Page 228: Flash Compensation
Flash Compensation Flash compensation can be used with i-TTL or AA flash control (available with compatible flash units only) to alter flash output by from –3EV to +1EV 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 229 At values other than ±0.0, a Y icon will be displayed in the top control panel and E will be displayed in the viewfinder after you release the M button. The current value for flash compensation can be confirmed by pressing the M button. Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0.0.
Page 230: 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 231 Focus. Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. Lock flash level. After confirming that the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed in the viewfinder, press the Fn button. The flash will emit a monitor preflash to determine the appropriate flash level.
Page 232 Release FV lock. Press the Fn button to release FV lock. Confirm that the FV lock icons (P and e) are no longer displayed in the top control panel and viewfinder. Metering The metering areas for FV lock are as follows: Flash unit Stand-alone flash unit Used with other flash...
Page 233: Other Shooting Options
Other Shooting Options Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the S and U buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The control panels turn off briefly while settings are reset.
Page 234 Settings Accessible from the Shooting Menu Option Image quality Image size White balance Fine-tuning Picture Control settings HDR (high dynamic range) 1 With the exception of multiple exposure and interval timer settings, only settings in the bank currently selected using the Shooting menu bank option will be reset (0 294).
Page 235 Other Settings Option Focus point Programmed Exposure mode Flexible program Exposure compensation AE lock hold Aperture lock Shutter-speed lock Autofocus mode AF-area mode Viewfinder Single-point AF Live view/movie Normal-area AF 1 Focus point not displayed if auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode. 2 Number of shots is reset to zero.
Page 236: Multiple Exposure
Multiple Exposure Follow the steps below to record a series of two to ten exposures in a single photograph. Multiple exposures can make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor to produce colors noticeably superior to those in software-generated photographic overlays. Creating a Multiple Exposure Multiple exposures can not be recorded in live view.
Page 237 Select a mode. Highlight Multiple exposure mode and press 2. Highlight one of the following and press J: • To take a series of multiple exposures, select 0 On (series). Multiple exposure shooting will continue until you select Off for Multiple exposure mode. •...
Page 238 Choose the number of shots. Highlight Number of shots and press 2. Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press J. The D Button If Multiple exposure is selected for Custom Setting f9 (Assign BKT button;...
Page 239 Choose the amount of gain. Highlight Auto gain and press The following options will be displayed. Highlight an option and press J. • On: Gain is adjusted according to number of exposures actually recorded (gain for each exposure is set to 3 exposures, etc.).
Page 240 The n icon will flash until shooting ends. If On (series) is selected, multiple exposure shooting will only end when Off is selected for multiple exposure mode; if On (single photo) is selected, multiple exposure shooting ends automatically when the multiple exposure is complete.
Page 241 Multiple Exposure Do not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure. Multiple exposures can not be recorded in live view. Taking photographs in live view resets Multiple exposure mode to Off. Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in photographs taken with Off selected for auto gain (0 213).
Page 242: Interval Timer Photography
Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. Before Shooting Select a release mode other than self-timer (E) when using the interval timer. Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. Before choosing a starting time, select Time zone and date in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date (0 31).
Page 243 Choose a starting time. Chose from the following starting triggers. • To start shooting immediately, highlight Now and press 2. Shooting begins about 3 s after settings are completed; proceed to Step 3. • To choose a starting time, highlight Start time and press 2 to display the start time options shown at right.
Page 244 Choose the number of intervals and number of shots per interval. Press 4 or 2 to highlight number of intervals or number of shots; press 1 or 3 to change. Press 2 to continue. Start shooting. Highlight On and press J (to return to the shooting menu without starting the interval timer, highlight...
Page 245 Cover the Viewfinder To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure, close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter (0 114). Out of Memory If the memory card is full, the interval timer will remain active but no pictures will be taken. Resume shooting (0 221) after deleting some pictures or turning the camera off and inserting another memory card.
Page 246 During Shooting During interval timer photography, the Q icon will flash in the top control panel. Immediately before the next shooting interval begins, the shutter speed display will show the number of intervals remaining, and the aperture display will show the number of shots remaining in the current interval.
Page 247 Pausing Interval Timer Photography Interval timer photography can be paused by: • Pressing the J button between intervals • Highlighting Start > Pause in the interval timer menu and pressing J • Turning the camera off and then on again (if desired, the memory card can be replaced while the camera is off ) •...
Page 248 Interrupting Interval Timer Photography Interval timer shooting will end automatically if the battery is exhausted. Interval timer photography can also be ended by: • Selecting Start > Off in the interval timer menu • Performing a two button reset (0 207) •...
Page 249: Time-Lapse Photography
Time-Lapse Photography The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a silent time-lapse movie using the options currently selected for Movie settings in the shooting menu (0 293). Before Shooting Before beginning time-lapse photography, take a test shot at current settings (framing the photo in the viewfinder for an accurate exposure preview) and view the results in the monitor.
Page 250 Press 2. Press 2 to proceed to Step 3 and choose an interval and shooting time. To record a time-lapse movie using the default interval of 5 seconds and shooting time of 25 minutes, proceed to step 5. Choose the interval. Press 4 or 2 to highlight minutes, or seconds;...
Page 251 Start shooting. Highlight On and press J (to return to the shooting menu without starting time-lapse photography, highlight Off and press J). Time-lapse photography starts after 3 s. The camera takes photographs at the interval selected in Step 3 for the time selected in Step 4.
Page 252 Calculating the Length of the Final Movie The total number of frames in the final movie can be calculated by dividing the shooting time by the interval and rounding up. The length of the final movie can then be calculated by diving the number of shots by the frame rate selected for Movie settings >...
Page 253 Interrupting Time-Lapse Photography Time-lapse photography will end automatically if the battery is exhausted. The following will also end time-lapse photography: • Selecting Start > Off in the Time-lapse photography menu • Pressing the J button between frames or immediately after a frame is recorded •...
Page 254: Non-Cpu Lenses
Non-CPU Lenses By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to a variety of CPU lens functions when using a non-CPU lens (0 385). If the focal length of the lens is known: •...
Page 255 The camera can store data for up to nine non-CPU lenses. To enter or edit data for a non-CPU lens: Select Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu and press 2.
Page 256 Select Done. Highlight Done and press J. The specified focal length and aperture will be stored under the chosen lens number. To recall lens data when using a non-CPU lens: Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control. Select Choose non-CPU lens number as the “Press + command dials”...
Page 257: Using A Gps Unit
MC-35 GPS adapter cord (0 232). The GP-1 GPS Unit The GP-1 is an optional GPS unit designed for use with Nikon digital cameras. For information on connecting the unit, see the manual provided with the GP-1.
Page 258 Other GPS Units Garmin GPS units that conform to version 2.01 or 3.01 of the National Marine Electronics Association NMEA0183 data format can be connected to the camera’s ten-pin remote terminal using an MC-35 GPS adapter cord (available separately; 0 394). Operation has been confirmed with Garmin eTrex and Garmin geko series devices equipped with a PC interface cable connector.
Page 259 The k Icon Connection status is shown by the k icon: • k (static): Camera has established communication with a GPS device. Photo information for pictures taken while this icon is displayed include an additional page of GPS data (0 245). •...
Page 260 Setup Menu Options The GPS item in the setup menu contains the options listed below. • Standby timer: Choose whether or not the exposure meters will turn off automatically when a GPS unit is attached. Option Exposure meters will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the period specified in Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer (0 316);...
Page 261: More About Playback
More About Playback Viewing Images Full-frame 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 pressing 4 or 2; to view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 or 3 (0 238).
Page 262: Playback Controls
Playback Controls (Q): Delete the current picture (0 251) : View the menus (0 283) (Z/Q):Protect the current picture (0 249) : Zoom in (0 247) : View multiple images (0 235) : Use in combination with the multi selector as described below Display slot/folder selection dialog.
Page 263 Rotate Tall To display “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs in tall orientation, select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (0 290). Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 289), 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 264: Photo Information
0. 0 FOCAL LENGTH 50mm LENS 1. 4 FLASH TYPE SYNC MODE N I KON D4 Shooting data 1 125 F5 . 6 0, 0 100NC_D4 DSC _ 0001 . JPG 2011 10 : 02 : 27 Overview data LAT I TUDE 35 º...
Page 265: File Information
File Information 1 2 3 100NC_D4 DSC _ 0001 . JPG 2011 10 : 02 : 27 1 Displayed only if Focus point is selected for Playback display options (0 285). 2 If photograph was taken using AF-S, display shows point where focus first locked. If photograph was taken using AF-C, focus point is only displayed if option other than auto-area AF was selected for AF-area mode and camera was able to focus.
Page 266 Highlights Highlights 1 Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for current channel. Hold W button and press 4 or 2 to cycle through channels as follows: (all channels) 2 Displayed in yellow if picture is in non-FX format (including DX-based movie format; 0 71, 85).
Page 267 RGB Histogram 100 - 1 1 Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for current channel. Hold W button and press 4 or 2 to cycle through channels as follows: (all channels) 2 Displayed in yellow if picture is in non-FX format (including DX-based movie format; 0 71, 85).
Page 268 Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X. Use the X and W 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 269 LENS 1. 4 FLASH TYPE Optional SYNC MODE SLOW TTL-BL , + 1 . 0 N I KON D4 Metering method ... 123 Shutter speed ... 127, 129 Aperture... 128, 129 Exposure mode ... 125 ISO sensitivity ... 117 WHI T E BALANCE...
Page 270 VIGNETTE CTRL : NORMAL RETOUCH : WARM FILTER COMMENT : SPRING HAS COME. N I KON D4 ARTI ST NIKON TARO COPYRI GHT : NI KON N I KON D4 1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on.
Page 271 T I ME ( UTC ) 15/04/2011 01 15 00 N I KON D4 1 Data for movies are for start of recording. 2 Displayed only if GPS device is equipped with electronic compass. 3 Displayed in yellow if picture is in non-FX format (including DX-based movie format;...
Page 272 1 Displayed in yellow if picture is in non-FX format (including DX-based movie format; 0 71, 85). 2 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on. 2 3 4 NIKON D4 – 1. 3 Hi 0 . 3 50mm...
Page 273: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: Zoom in or out View...
Page 274 View other images Change L (Z/Q) protect status Return to shooting mode Display menus Rotate main command dial to view same location in other photos at current zoom ratio. Playback zoom is cancelled when a movie is displayed. See page 249 for more information. Press the shutter-release button halfway or press the K button to exit to shooting mode.
Page 275: 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 can not 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 36, 345).
Page 276 Voice Memos Changes to the protect status of images also apply to any voice memos that may have been recorded with the images. Voice memo overwrite status can not be set separately. Removing Protection from All Images To remove protection from all images in the folder or folders currently selected in the Playback folder menu, press the L (Z/Q) and O (Q) buttons together for about two seconds during playback.
Page 277: Deleting Photographs
Deleting Photographs To delete all photographs in the current folder or the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O (Q) button. To delete multiple selected photographs, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered.
Page 278 Delete the photograph(s). To delete the photograph or photographs, press the O (Q) button (Selected image) or J button (All images). To exit without deleting the photograph or photographs, press the K button. See Also The After delete option in the playback menu determines whether the next image or the previous image is displayed after an image is deleted (0 290).
Page 279: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu Select Delete in the playback menu to delete pictures and their associated voice memos. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Q Selected Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for R All playback (0 284).
Page 280 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.
Page 281: E Voice Memo
Voice Memos Recording Voice Memos Voice memos up to sixty seconds long can be added to photographs using the built-in or optional ME-1 stereo microphones. Readying the Camera for Recording Before recording voice memos, adjust settings using the Voice memo options item in the setup menu. Voice Memo This option controls whether voice memos are recorded automatically or manually.
Page 282 Voice Memo Overwrite This option controls whether the voice memo for the most recent photograph can be overwritten in shooting mode. The following options are available: Option Voice memo can not be recorded in Disable shooting mode if one already exists for most recent image.
Page 283 Automatic Recording (Shooting Mode) If On (Auto and manual) is selected for Voice memo (0 255), a voice memo will be added to the most recent photograph when shooting ends. Recording will end when the H button is pressed or after the specified recording time has ended. Manual Recording (Shooting Mode) If On (Auto and manual) or Manual only is selected for Voice memo (0 255), a voice...
Page 284: Playback Mode
Playback Mode To add a voice memo to the photograph currently displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list (0 235): Choose a photograph. Display or highlight the photograph. Only one voice memo can be recorded per image; additional voice memos can not be recorded for images already marked with a h icon.
Page 285 Interrupting Recording Pressing the shutter-release button or operating other camera controls may end recording. During interval timer photography, recording ends automatically about two seconds before the next photograph is taken. Recording also ends automatically when the camera is turned off. After Recording If a voice memo has been recorded for the most recent photograph, a C icon will be...
Page 286: Playing Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos Voice memos can be played back over the camera’s built-in speaker when the associated image is viewed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list (0 235). The presence of a voice memo is indicated by an h icon.
Page 287: Voice Memo Playback Options
Voice Memo Playback Options The Voice memo options > Audio output item in the setup menu controls whether voice memos are played back by the camera (from either the built-in speaker or optional headphones) or by a device to which the camera is connected via an HDMI cable.
Page 289: Q Connections 0
EP-6 power connector (available separately). Supplied Software ViewNX 2 includes a Your Imaging Toolbox “Nikon Transfer 2” function for copying pictures from the camera to the computer, where ViewNX 2 can be used to view and print selected images or to edit photographs and movies.
Page 290 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 installer Select a language. If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (region selection is not available in the European release).
Page 291 Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. Close the connector cover when the connector is not in use. Windows To visit the Nikon website after installing ViewNX 2, select All Programs > Link to Nikon from the Windows start menu (Internet connection required).
Page 292: System Requirements
System Requirements • Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core series, 1.6 GHz or better • H.264 movies (playback): 3.0 GHz or better Pentium D; Intel Core i5 or better recommended when viewing movies with a frame size of 1,280 × 720 or more at a frame rate of 30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1,920 ×...
Page 293: Direct Usb Connection
Direct USB Connection Connect the camera using the supplied UC-E15 USB cable. Turn the camera off. Turn the computer on. Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. Connect the USB cable. Connect the USB cable as shown. USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the computer;...
Page 294 Start Nikon Transfer 2. If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program.
Page 295: Ethernet And Wireless Networks
Ethernet and Wireless Networks The camera can be connected to Ethernet or wireless networks using the built-in Ethernet port or an optional WT-5 or WT-4 wireless transmitter. Note that an Ethernet cable (available separately from commercial sources) is required for an Ethernet connection.
Page 296 For more information, see the Network Guide and the documentation provided with the wireless transmitter. Be sure to update to the latest versions of the wireless transmitter firmware and supplied software. Image Upload In image transfer, ftp upload, and transfer modes, the picture currently displayed in full-frame or thumbnail playback can be uploaded to the computer by holding J and pressing the center of the multi selector.
Page 297: Printing Photographs
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 439) connected directly to the camera. Selecting Photographs for Printing Images created at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or TIFF (RGB) (0 90) can not be selected for printing. JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) images can be created using the NEF (RAW) processing option in the retouch menu (0 372).
Page 298: Connecting The Printer
Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied UC-E15 USB cable. Turn the camera off. Connect the USB cable. Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the printer;...
Page 299: Printing Pictures One At A Time
Printing Pictures One at a Time Select a picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press 1 or 3 to view photo information (0 238), or press the X button to zoom in on the current frame (0 247, press K to exit zoom).
Page 300: Start Printing
Option This option is available only if supported by the printer. Highlight Printer default (use current printer settings), Print with border (print photo with white border), or No Border border and press J to select and exit to the previous menu.
Page 301: Printing Multiple Pictures
Printing Multiple Pictures Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 272). Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Print select: Select pictures for printing. •...
Page 302 Select pictures. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card (to view images in other locations, press W and select the desired card and folder as described on page 236). To display the current picture full screen, press and hold the X button.
Page 303: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set
Adjust printing options. Choose page size, border, and time stamp options as described on page 273 (a warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small for an index print). Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.
Page 304 Select pictures. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card (to view images in other locations, press W and select the desired card and folder as described on page 236). To display the current picture in full screen, press and hold the X button.
Page 305 Complete the print order. Highlight Done and press J to complete the print order. DPOF Print Orders To print the current print order when the camera is connected to a PictBridge printer, select Print (DPOF) in the PictBridge menu and follow the steps in “Printing Multiple Pictures”...
Page 306: Viewing Photographs On Tv
Viewing Photographs on TV A type C mini-pin High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from commercial sources) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices. Turn the camera off. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable.
Page 307: Hdmi Options
HDMI Options The HDMI option in the setup menu (0 344) controls output resolution and other advanced HDMI options. Output Resolution Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device. If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select the appropriate format.
Page 308 Television Playback Use of an EH-6b AC adapter and EP-6 power connector (available separately) is recommended for extended playback. Note that the edges may not be visible when photographs are viewed on a television screen. Voice Memo Options > Audio Output (0 261) Set HDMI to play back voice memos on the HDMI device.
Page 309: Menu Guide
Menu Guide D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the K (playback menu) tab. G button Option Delete Playback folder Hide image Playback display options Copy image(s) Image review After delete Rotate tall Slide show DPOF print order See Also...
Page 310: Playback Folder
Playback Folder Choose a folder for playback (0 235). Option Pictures in all folders created with the D4 will be visible during NC_D4 playback. Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback. Only pictures in the current folder will be visible during Current playback.
Page 311: Playback Display Options
Select pictures. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button; to view images in other locations, press W and select the desired card and folder as described on page 236) and press the center of the multi selector to select the current picture.
Page 312: Copy Image(S)
Copy Image(s) Copy pictures from one memory card to another. Option Select source Choose card from which pictures will be copied. Select pictures to be copied. Select image(s) Select destination Select destination folder on remaining card. folder Copy selected pictures to specified destination. Copy image(s)? Choose Select source.
Page 313 Select the source folder. Highlight the folder containing the images to be copied and press 2. Make the initial selection. Before going on to select or deselect individual images, you can mark all or all protected images in the folder for copying by choosing Select all images or Select protected images.
Page 314 Select a destination folder. To enter a folder number, choose Select folder by number, enter the number (0 296), and press J. To choose from a list of existing folders, choose Select folder from list, highlight a folder, and press J. Copy the images.
Page 315: Image Review
Copying Images Images will not be copied if there is insufficient space on the destination card. Be sure the battery is fully charged before copying movies. If the destination folder contains an image with the same name as one of the images to be copied, a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Page 316: After Delete
After Delete Choose the picture displayed after an image is deleted. Option Show Display following picture. If deleted picture was last frame, next previous picture will be displayed. Show Display previous picture. If deleted picture was first frame, previous following picture will be displayed. If user was scrolling through pictures in order recorded, following picture will be displayed as described for Show Continue...
Page 317: Slide Show
Slide Show Create a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 284). Hidden images (0 284) are not displayed. Option Start slide show. Start Choose type of image displayed from Still images and Image type movies, Still images only, and Movies only. Choose how long each picture will be displayed.
Page 318 The dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends. Select Restart to restart or Exit to return to the playback menu. Audio Playback Choose On to play voice memos during slide shows (the sound recorded with movies always plays regardless of the option selected).
Page 319: C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab. G button Option Shooting menu bank Extended menu banks Storage folder File naming Primary slot selection Secondary slot function Image quality Image size Image area JPEG compression...
Page 320: Shooting Menu Bank
Shooting Menu Bank Shooting menu options are stored in one of four banks. With the exceptions of Extended menu banks, Multiple exposure, Interval timer shooting, Time-lapse photography, and modifications to Picture Controls (quick adjust and other manual adjustments), changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others.
Page 321: Extended Menu Banks
Restoring Default Settings To restore default settings, O (Q) button highlight a bank in the Shooting menu bank menu and press O (Q). A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J to restore default settings for the selected bank. See page 412 for a list of default settings.
Page 322: Storage Folder
Storage Folder Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored. Select Folder by Number Choose Select folder by number. Highlight Select folder by number and press 2. The dialog shown at right will be displayed, with the current primary slot (0 95) underlined.
Page 323 Select Folder from List Choose Select folder from list. Highlight Select folder from list and press 2. Highlight a folder. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder. Select the highlighted folder. Press J to select the highlighted folder and return to the shooting menu.
Page 324: File Naming
File Naming Photographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space (0 299), “_DSC”, followed by a four-digit number and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSC_0001.JPG”). The File naming option is used to select three letters to replace the “DSC”...
Page 325: Color Space
For more information, see the documentation provided with the application or device. Nikon Software ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs created with this camera.
Page 326: Vignette Control
Vignette Control “Vignetting” is a drop in brightness at the edges of a photograph. Vignette control reduces vignetting for type G and D lenses (DX and PC lenses excluded). Its effects vary from lens to lens and are most noticeable at maximum aperture. Choose from High, Normal, Low, and Off.
Page 327: Auto Distortion Control
Auto Distortion Control Select On to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wide-angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with long lenses (note that the edges of the area visible in the viewfinder may be cropped out of the final photograph, and that the time needed to process photographs before recording begins may increase).
Page 328: Long Exposure Nr (Long Exposure Noise Reduction)
Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) If On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s will be processed to reduce noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog). The time required for processing roughly doubles; during processing, “l m”...
Page 329: A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. Main menu Custom settings bank (0 305) Custom Setting groups...
Page 330 Self-timer c4 Monitor off delay d Shooting/display d1 Beep d2 Shooting speed d3 Max. continuous release d4 Exposure delay mode d5 File number sequence d6 Viewfinder grid display d7 Control panel/viewfinder d8 Screen tips d9 Information display d10 LCD illumination...
Page 331: Custom Settings Bank
Custom Settings Bank G button A Custom Settings menu Custom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination of frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings.
Page 332 Custom Settings Bank The top control panel and information displays show the current Custom Settings bank. See Also Menu defaults are listed on page 414. If settings in the current bank have been modified from default values, an asterisk will be displayed adjacent to the altered settings in the second level of the Custom Settings menu.
Page 333: A: Autofocus
a: Autofocus a1: AF-C Priority Selection When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography (0 97), this option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority). Option Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release G Release...
Page 334: A2: Af-S Priority Selection
a2: AF-S Priority Selection When AF-S is selected for viewfinder photography (0 97), this option controls whether photographs can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) or whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) in single-servo autofocus. Option Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release G Release...
Page 335: A3: Focus Tracking With Lock-On
a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On This option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject when AF-C is selected during viewfinder photography (0 97). Option C 5 (Long) When the distance to the subject changes abruptly, the camera waits for the specified period before adjusting D 3 (Normal) the distance to the subject.
Page 336: A5: Focus Point Illumination
a5: Focus Point Illumination The options in this menu control whether or not the focus points are illuminated. Option Choose On to display the active focus point in manual focus Manual focus mode mode. Choose On to display the active focus point in C Continuous (continuous high-speed) and C mode...
Page 337: A7: Number Of Focus Points
a7: Number of Focus Points Choose the number of focus points available for manual focus- point selection. Option Choose from the 51 focus points shown at B 51 points right. Choose from the 11 focus points shown at A 11 points right.
Page 338: A9: Assign Af-On Button (Vert.)
a9: Assign AF-ON Button (Vert.) Choose the function assigned to the B button for vertical shooting. Option Same as AF-ON button A AF-ON B AE/AF lock C AE lock only AE lock (Reset on release) E AE lock (Hold) F AF lock only a10: Store Points by Orientation If Yes is selected, separate focus points can be selected for “wide”...
Page 339: B: Metering/Exposure
b: Metering/Exposure b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value Select the increments used when making adjustments to ISO sensitivity (0 117). If possible, the current ISO sensitivity setting is maintained when the step value is changed. If the current ISO sensitivity setting is not available at the new step value, ISO sensitivity will be rounded to the nearest available setting.
Page 340: B4: Easy Exposure Compensation
b4: Easy Exposure Compensation This option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation (0 137). If On (Auto reset) or On is selected, the 0 at the center of the exposure display will flash even when exposure compensation is set to ±0. Option Exposure compensation is set by rotating one of the command dials (see note below).
Page 341: B5: Center-Weighted Area
b5: Center-Weighted Area When calculating exposure, center-weighted metering assigns the greatest weight to a circle in the center of the frame. The diameter (φ ) of this circle can be set to 8, 12, 15, or 20 mm or to the average of the entire frame. Note that unless Average is selected, the diameter is fixed at 12 mm when a non-CPU lens is used, regardless of the setting selected for Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu (...
Page 342: C: Timers/Ae Lock
c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L If On is selected, exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. c2: Standby Timer Choose how long the camera continues to meter exposure when no operations are performed. The shutter-speed and aperture displays in the top control panel and viewfinder turn off automatically when the standby timer expires.
Page 343: C3: Self-Timer
c3: Self-Timer Choose the length of the shutter release delay, the number of shots taken, and the interval between shots in self-timer mode. • Self-timer delay: Choose the length of the shutter-release delay. • Number of shots: Press 1 and 3 to choose the number of shots taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
Page 344: D: Shooting/Display
d: Shooting/Display d1: Beep Choose the pitch and volume of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses using single-servo autofocus (0 97), when focus locks during live view photography, or while the release timer is counting down in self-timer mode (0 114), or when time-lapse photography ends (0 223).
Page 345: D3: Max. Continuous Release
(t00). See page 444 for more information on the capacity of the memory buffer. d4: Exposure Delay Mode In situations where the slightest camera movement can blur pictures, select 1 s, 2 s, or 3 s to delay shutter release until one, two, or three seconds after the mirror is raised.
Page 346: D5: File Number Sequence
d5: File Number Sequence When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera.
Page 347: D6: Viewfinder Grid Display
d6: Viewfinder Grid Display Choose On to display on-demand grid lines in the viewfinder for reference when composing photographs (0 11). d7: Control Panel/Viewfinder Choose the information displayed in the viewfinder and rear control panel. Option Choose from ISO sensitivity (9) and Exposures Rear control remaining (k).
Page 348: D9: Information Display
d9: Information Display If Auto (AUTO) is selected, the color of the lettering in the information display (0 13) will automatically change from black to white or white to black to maintain contrast with the background. To always use the same color lettering, select Manual and choose Dark on light (B;...
Page 349: E: Bracketing/Flash
e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Sync Speed This option controls flash sync speed. Option Use auto FP high-speed sync when a compatible flash unit is attached (0 193). If other flash units are used, shutter 1/250 s speed is set to (Auto FP) speed of speed sync will be activated if the actual shutter speed is...
Page 350: E2: Flash Shutter Speed
e2: Flash Shutter Speed This option determines the slowest shutter speed available when using front- or rear- curtain sync or red-eye reduction in programmed auto or aperture-priority auto exposure modes (regardless of the setting chosen, shutter speeds can be as slow as 30 s in shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes or at flash settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or red-eye reduction with slow sync).
Page 351: E4: Exposure Comp. For Flash
Modeling Flash If On is selected when the camera is used with an optional flash unit that supports the Nikon Creative Lighting system (0 192), a modeling flash will be emitted when the camera Pv button is pressed (0 125). No modeling flash is emitted if Off is selected.
Page 352: E7: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)
e7: Auto Bracketing (Mode M) This option determines which settings are affected when AE & flash or AE only is selected for Custom Setting e6 in manual exposure mode. Option Flash/speed Flash/speed/ aperture Flash/aperture Flash only Flash bracketing is performed only with i-TTL or AA flash control. If a setting other than Flash only is selected and the flash is not used, ISO sensitivity will be fixed at the value for the first shot, regardless of the setting selected for auto ISO sensitivity control (0 119).
Page 353: F: Controls
f: Controls f1: Multi Selector Center Button This option determines the role assigned to the center of the multi selector during viewfinder photography, playback, and live view (regardless of the option selected, pressing the center of the multi selector when a movie is displayed full frame starts movie playback).
Page 354: F2: Multi Selector
Live View Option Select center focus point Zoom on/off Not used f2: Multi Selector If Restart standby timer is selected, operating the multi selector when the standby timer expires (0 45) will activate the meters and start the standby timer. If Do nothing is selected, the timer will not start when the multi selector is pressed.
Page 355 Press Selecting Press displays the following options: Option Preview Press the Fn button to preview depth of field (0 125). Press the Fn button to lock flash value (supported flash FV lock units only, 0 192). Press again to cancel FV lock. Focus and exposure lock while the Fn button is pressed.
Page 356 Option Fn button performs same function as K button. Select when using a telephoto lens or in other circumstances Playback in which it is difficult to operate the K button with your left hand. Pressing the Fn button displays “MY MENU”. MY MENU Access top Press the Fn button to jump to the top item in “MY...
Page 357 Virtual Horizon When Viewfinder virtual horizon is selected for f3 (Assign Fn button) > Press, pressing the Fn button displays a pitch and roll indicators in the viewfinder. Press the button a second time to clear the indicators from display. Roll Camera tilted right Pitch...
Page 358 Press + command dials Selecting Press + command dials displays the following options: Option Choose image area Shutter spd & aperture lock 1 step spd/ aperture Choose non- CPU lens number Active D-Lighting Shooting menu bank None Description Press the Fn button and rotate a command dial to choose from pre-selected image areas (0 85).
Page 359: F4: Assign Preview Button
f4: Assign Preview Button Choose the role played by the Pv button, either by itself (Press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Press + command dials). The options available are the same as for Assign Fn button (0 328), except that AF-ON is not available for Press.
Page 360: F7: Assign Fn Button (Vert.)
f7: Assign Fn Button (Vert.) Choose the role played by the Fn button for vertical shooting, either by itself (Press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Press + command dials). The options available are the same as for Assign Fn button (0 328), except that AF-ON is not available for Press and that Press + command dials has additional ISO sensitivity, Exposure mode, Exposure compensation, and...
Page 361: F9: Assign Bkt Button
f9: Assign BKT Button Choose the role played by the D button. If high dynamic range or multiple exposure is active while another function is assigned to the D button, the D button can not be used until high dynamic range or multiple exposure photography ends.
Page 362: F10: Customize Command Dials
f10: Customize Command Dials This option controls the operation of the main and sub-command dials. Option Reverse the direction of rotation of the command dials when they are used to make adjustments to Exposure compensation and/or Shutter speed/ Reverse aperture. Highlight options and press rotation 2 to select or deselect, then highlight Done and press J.
Page 363: F11: Release Button To Use Dial
Option If Off is selected, the multi selector is used to choose the picture displayed during full-frame playback, highlight thumbnails, and navigate menus. If On or On (image review excluded) is selected, the main command dial can be used to choose the picture displayed during full-frame playback, move the cursor left or right during thumbnail playback, and move the menu highlight bar up or down.
Page 364: F12: Slot Empty Release Lock
f12: Slot Empty Release Lock Selecting Enable release allows the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be recorded (they will however be displayed in the monitor in demo mode). If Release locked is selected, the shutter-release button is only enabled when a memory card is inserted in the camera.
Page 365: F15: Playback Zoom
f15: Playback Zoom Choose the controls used for playback zoom. Option u Use X and W Press X to zoom in, W to zoom out. Press either X or W and rotate the main command dial right to zoom in, left to zoom out. Pressing v Use X/W + y either button without rotating the command dial has no effect.
Page 366: G: Movie
g: Movie g1: Assign Fn Button Choose the role played by the Fn button during movie live view. Option Power aperture (open) Index marking View photo shooting info None G button Description Aperture widens while the button is pressed. Use in combination with Custom Setting g2 (Assign preview button) >...
Page 367: G2: Assign Preview Button
g2: Assign Preview Button Choose the role played by the Pv button during movie live view. Option Aperture narrows while the button is pressed. Use in Power aperture combination with Custom Setting g1 (Assign Fn button) > Power aperture (open) for button- (close) controlled aperture adjustment.
Page 368: G3: Assign Sub-Selector Center
g3: Assign Sub-selector Center Choose the role played by the center of the sub-selector during movie live view. Option Index marking View shooting photo info AE/AF lock AE lock only AE lock (Hold) AF lock only None G button Description Press the control during movie recording to add an index at the current position (0 67).
Page 369: G4: Assign Shutter Button
g4: Assign Shutter Button Choose the role played by pressing the shutter-release button when 1 is selected with the live view selector. Option Press the shutter-release button all the way down to end movie recording and take a photograph with an Take photos aspect ratio that matches that of a movie frame (for information on image size, see page 71).
Page 370: B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab. G button Option Format memory card Monitor brightness Clean image sensor Lock mirror up for cleaning Image Dust Off ref photo HDMI Flicker reduction Time zone and date...
Page 371: Format Memory Card
Format Memory Card To begin formatting, choose a memory card slot and select Yes. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card in the selected slot. Before formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required.
Page 372: Image Dust Off Ref Photo
Image Dust Off Ref Photo Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available separately; for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual). Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera.
Page 373 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder. With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well- lit, featureless white object, frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually.
Page 374: Flicker Reduction
Flicker Reduction Reduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting during live view or movie recording. Choose Auto to allow the camera to automatically choose the correct frequency, or manually match the frequency to that of the local AC power supply.
Page 375: Language
Language Choose a language for camera menus and messages. The following options are available. Czech Čeština Danish Dansk German Deutsch English English Spanish Español French Français Indonesian Indonesia Italian Italiano Dutch Nederlands Norwegian Norsk Polish Polski Portuguese Português G button Russian Русский...
Page 376: Auto Image Rotation
Auto Image Rotation Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback (0 290) or when viewed in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or in Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 393). The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) orientation...
Page 377: Battery Info
Battery Info View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera. Item Charge The current battery level expressed as a percentage. The number of times the shutter has been released with the current battery since the battery was last charged. Note that No.
Page 378: Image Comment
Image Comment Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 393). The comment is also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information display (0 243).
Page 379: Copyright Information
Attach copyright information is not selected and that the Artist and Copyright fields are blank before lending or transferring the camera to another person. Nikon does not accept liability for any damages or disputes arising from the use of the Copyright information option.
Page 380: Iptc
IPTC The software needed to create IPTC presets and save them to a memory card can be downloaded using the supplied ViewNX 2 installer CD (Internet connection required) and installed on your computer (for more information see the software’s on-line help). The memory card can then be inserted in the camera’s primary card slot and the options in the IPTC menu used to copy presets to the camera and embed them in new photographs as described...
Page 381 IPTC Information IPTC is a standard established by the International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) with the intent of clarifying and simplifying the information required when photographs are shared with a variety of publications. The camera supports standard roman alphanumeric characters only; other characters will not display correctly except on a computer.
Page 382: Save/Load Settings
(0 95; if the card is full, an error will be displayed). Use this option to share settings among D4 cameras. Menu Playback display options...
Page 383 All recent settings Recent Settings Choose tab Settings saved using the D4 can be restored by selecting Load settings. Note that Save/load settings is only available when a memory card is inserted in the camera, and that the Load settings option is only available if the card contains saved settings.
Page 384: Virtual Horizon
Virtual Horizon Display roll and pitch information based on information from the camera tilt sensor. If the camera is tilted neither left nor right, the roll reference line will turn green, while if the camera is tilted neither forward nor back, the pitch reference line will turn green and a dot will appear in the center of the display.
Page 385: Af Fine-Tune
AF Fine-Tune Fine-tune focus for up to 20 lens types. AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus; use only when required. Option AF fine • On: Turn AF tuning on. tune • Off: Turn AF tuning off. (On/Off) Tune AF for the current lens (CPU lenses only).
Page 386: Firmware Version
AF Tuning The camera may be unable to focus at minimum range or at infinity when AF tuning is applied. Live View Tuning is not applied to autofocus during live view (0 52). Saved Value Only one value can be stored for each type of lens. If a teleconverter is used, separate values can be stored for each combination of lens and teleconverter.
Page 387: N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab. G button The options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed, or retouched copies of existing pictures. The retouch menu is only displayed when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera (note that if the memory card is being used to store both RAW/NEF and JPEG copies of the same photographs...
Page 388: Creating Retouched Copies
Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: Select an item in the retouch menu. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an item, 2 to select. Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button).
Page 389 Create a retouched copy. Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a & icon. Creating Retouched Copies During Playback Retouched copies can also be created during playback. Display picture full frame and hold J and press 2.
Page 390: D-Lighting
D-Lighting G button N retouch menu D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before After Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph.
Page 391: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash and is available only with photographs taken using a flash. The photograph selected for red-eye correction can be previewed in the edit display. Confirm the effects of red-eye correction and create a copy as described in the following table.
Page 392: Trim
Trim Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. Reduce size of crop Increase size of crop Change crop aspect ratio Position crop Preview crop...
Page 393: Monochrome
Monochrome Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selected image; press 1 to increase color saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a monochrome copy. Filter Effects Choose from the following color filter effects.
Page 394: Color Balance
Color Balance Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color balance as shown below. The effect is displayed in the monitor together with red, green, and blue histograms (0 241) giving the distribution of tones in the copy. Press J to copy the photograph.
Page 395: Image Overlay
Image Overlay Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than photographs combined in an imaging application.
Page 396 Select the first image. Use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. To view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button. To view images in other locations, press W and select the desired card and folder as described on page 236. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display.
Page 397 Preview the overlay. Press 4 or 2 to place the cursor in the Preview column and press 1 or 3 to highlight Overlay. Press J to preview the overlay as shown at right (to save the overlay without displaying a preview, select Save). To return to Step 4 and select new photos or adjust gain, press Save the overlay.
Page 398: Nef (Raw) Processing
NEF (RAW) Processing Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. Select a photograph. Highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button;...
Page 399 Adjust NEF (RAW) processing settings. Adjust the settings listed below. Note that white balance and vignette control are not available with multiple exposures or pictures created with image overlay and that exposure compensation can only be set to values between –2 and +2 EV.
Page 400: Resize
Resize Create small copies of selected photographs. Select Resize. To resize selected images, press G to display the menus and select Resize in the retouch menu. Choose a destination. If two memory cards are inserted, you can choose a destination for the resized copies by highlighting Choose destination and pressing 2 (if only one memory card is...
Page 401 Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. The options shown at right will be displayed; highlight an option and press J. Choose pictures. Highlight Select image and press 2. Highlight pictures 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 402: Straighten
Save the resized copies. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight Yes and press J to save the resized copies. Viewing Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed. Image Quality Copies created from NEF (RAW), NEF (RAW) + JPEG, or TIFF (RGB) photos have an image quality (0 90) of JPEG fine;...
Page 403: Distortion Control
Distortion Control Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to reduce distortion manually (note that Auto is not available with photos taken using auto distortion control; see page 301).
Page 404: Perspective Control
Perspective Control Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out). The results can be previewed in the edit display.
Page 405 Select Side-by-side comparison. Highlight Side-by-side comparison and press J. Compare the copy with the original. The source image is displayed on the left, the retouched copy on the right, with the options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display. Press 4 or 2 to switch between the source image and the retouched copy.
Page 406: O My Menu/M Recent Settings
O My Menu/m Recent Settings To display My Menu, press G and select the O (My Menu) tab. G button The My Menu option can be used to create and edit a customized list of options from the playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to 20 items).
Page 407 Adding Options to My Menu Select Add items. In My Menu (O), highlight Add items and press 2. Select a menu. Highlight the name of the menu containing the option you wish to add and press 2. Select an item. Highlight the desired menu item and press J.
Page 408 Deleting Options from My Menu Select Remove items. In My Menu (O), highlight Remove items and press 2. Select items. Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. Select Done. Highlight Done and press J.
Page 409 Reordering Options in My Menu Select Rank items. In My Menu (O), highlight Rank items and press 2. Select an item. Highlight the item you wish to move and press J. Position the item. Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J.
Page 410: Recent Settings
Recent Settings To display the twenty most recently used settings, select m Recent settings for O My Menu > Choose tab. Select Choose tab. In My Menu (O), highlight Choose tab and press 2. Select m Recent settings. Highlight m Recent settings and press J.
Page 411: Technical Notes
PC-E NIKKOR series PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D AF-S / AF-I Teleconverter Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for F3AF) AI-P NIKKOR AI-, AI-modified, NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses Medical-NIKKOR 120mm Reflex-NIKKOR PC-NIKKOR AI-type Teleconverter PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment Auto extension rings (PK-series 11A, 12, or 13;...
Page 412: Taking Photographs
4 The camera’s exposure metering and flash control systems do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used. 5 Can not be used with shifting or tilting. 6 Manual exposure mode only. 7 Can be used with AF-S and AF-I lenses only (0 387).
Page 413 Recognizing CPU and Type G and D Lenses CPU lenses (particularly types G and D) are recommended, but note that IX-NIKKOR lenses can not be used. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel.
Page 414 • 360–1200mm f/11 ED (serial numbers 174031–174127) • 200–600mm f/9.5 (serial numbers 280001–300490) be used with the D4: • AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm f/2.8, AF 200mm f/3.5 ED, AF Teleconverter TC-16) • PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or earlier) •...
Page 415 Calculating Angle of View The D4 can be used with Nikon lenses for 35 mm (135) format cameras. If Auto DX crop is on (0 85) and a 35 mm format lens is attached, the angle of view will be the same as a frame of 35 mm film (36.0 × 23.9 mm);...
Page 416 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 and the 5 : 4 (30×24) angle of view is about 1.1 times smaller.
Page 417: Other Accessories
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL18 (0 23, 25): Additional EN-EL18 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. These batteries can be recharged and calibrated using an MH-26 battery charger. • Battery Charger MH-26 (0 23, 440): The MH-26 can be used to Power sources recharge and calibrate EN-EL18 batteries.
Page 418 • Eyepiece Adapter DK-18: The DK-18 is used when attaching the DG-2 magnifier or DR-3 right-angle viewing attachment to the D4. • Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-14/Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-17A: These viewfinder eyepieces prevent fogging in humid or cold conditions. The DK-17A is equipped with a safety lock.
Page 419 • Filters intended for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D4 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use the C-PL or C-PLII circular polarizing filter instead. • Use NC filters to protect the lens.
Page 420: Connections
The D4 is equipped with a ten-pin remote terminal (0 3) for remote control and automatic photography. The terminal is provided with a cap, which protects the contacts when the terminal is not in use.
Page 421 Stereo Microphone ME-1: Connect the ME-1 to the camera microphone jack to record stereo sound while reducing the Microphones noise caused by lens vibration being recorded with movies during autofocus (0 69). The UF-2 Connector Cover for Stereo Mini-Plug Cables The camera comes with a UF-2 connector cover for the stereo mini-plug cable on the optional ME-1 stereo microphone (0 1) that prevents the cable connecting the ME-1 to the camera being accidentally...
Page 422: Attaching A Power Connector And Ac Adapter
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. Remove the battery-chamber cover. Lift the battery-chamber cover latch, turn it to the open (A) position (q), and remove the BL-6 battery-chamber cover (w).
Page 423 Latch the power connector. Rotate the latch to the closed position (q) and fold it down as shown (w). To prevent the power connector being dislodged during operation, be sure that it is securely latched. The battery level is not displayed in the top control panel while the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
Page 424: 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 425: The Low-Pass Filter
The Low-Pass Filter The image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in photographs, you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu.
Page 426: Clean At Startup/Shutdown
Select Clean now. Highlight Clean now and press J. The camera will check the image sensor and then begin cleaning. This process takes about 7 seconds; during this time, 1 flashes in the top control panel and other operations can not be performed.
Page 427 Cleaning is performed by vibrating the low-pass filter. If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (see below) 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...
Page 428: Manual Cleaning
Clean image sensor (0 399) option in the setup menu, the filter can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel.
Page 429 Press J. The message shown at right will be displayed in the monitor and a row of dashes will appear in the top control panel and viewfinder. To restore normal operation without inspecting the low- pass filter, turn the camera off. Raise the mirror.
Page 430 Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the filter. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter.
Page 431 The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon 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 432: Replacing The Clock Battery
Replacing the Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by a CR1616 lithium battery with a life of about two years. If the B icon is displayed in the top control panel while the standby timer is on, the battery is running low and needs to be replaced.
Page 433 Close the clock battery chamber. Slide the clock battery chamber cover towards the back of the main battery chamber until it clicks into place. Replace the main battery. Reinsert the EN-EL18. Set the camera clock. Set the camera to the current date and time (0 31).
Page 434: 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 435 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 436 Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source: Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry.
Page 437 • Turning the camera on or off repeatedly when the battery is fully discharged will shorten battery life. Batteries that have been fully discharged must be charged before use. • The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in use.
Page 438: Defaults
Defaults The default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below. For information on two-button reset, see page 207. Playback Menu Defaults Option Playback folder (0 284) Image review (0 289) After delete (0 290) Rotate tall (0 290) Slide show (0 291) Image type (0 291) Frame interval (0 291)
Page 439 Option Color space (0 299) Active D-Lighting (0 184) HDR (high dynamic range) (0 186) HDR mode (0 187) Exposure differential (0 188) Smoothing (0 188) Vignette control (0 300) Auto distortion control (0 301) Long exposure NR (0 302) High ISO NR (0 302) ISO sensitivity settings (0 117) ISO sensitivity (0 117)
Page 440 Custom Settings Menu Defaults a1 AF-C priority selection (0 307) a2 AF-S priority selection (0 308) a3 Focus tracking with lock-on (0 309) a4 AF activation (0 309) a5 Focus point illumination (0 310) Manual focus mode Continuous mode Focus point brightness Dynamic-area AF display a6 Focus point wrap-around (0 310) a7 Number of focus points (0 311)
Page 441 Shooting speed (0 318) Continuous high-speed Continuous low-speed d3 Max. continuous release (0 319) d4 Exposure delay mode (0 319) d5 File number sequence (0 320) d6 Viewfinder grid display (0 321) d7 Control panel/viewfinder (0 321) Rear control panel...
Page 442 f2 Multi selector (0 328) f3 Assign Fn button (0 328) Press (0 329) Press + command dials (0 332) f4 Assign preview button (0 333) Press Press + command dials f5 Assign sub-selector (0 333) f6 Assign sub-selector center (0 333) Press Press + command dials f7 Assign Fn button (vert.) (0 334)
Page 443 Option g2 Assign preview button (0 341) Press g3 Assign sub-selector center (0 342) Press g4 Assign shutter button (0 343) * Defaults for the current Custom Settings bank can be restored using Custom settings bank (0 305). Setup Menu Defaults Option Monitor brightness (0 345) Manual...
Page 444: Exposure Program
Exposure Program The exposure program for programmed auto (0 126) is shown in the following graph: ISO 100; lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G) f/1.4 f/2.8 f/5.6 f/11 f/16 f/22 f/32 30"...
Page 445: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Display Viewfinder is out of focus: Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional diopter adjustment lenses (0 38, 392).
Page 446 (0 425). Camera is slow to respond to shutter-release button: Select Off for Custom Setting d4 (Exposure delay mode; 0 319). Only one shot taken each time shutter-release button is pressed in continuous release mode: Turn HDR off (0 186).
Page 447 Can not measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (0 164). Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance: Image was not created with D4 (0 168). White balance bracketing unavailable: • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image quality (0 90).
Page 448 • Camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken (0 350). Can not delete photo: Picture is protected. Remove protection (0 249). Can not retouch picture: Picture was not created with D4 (0 362). Message is displayed stating that no images are available for playback: Select All for Playback folder (0 284).
Page 449 Computer displays NEF (RAW) images differently from camera: Third-party software does not display effects of Picture Controls, Active D-Lighting, or vignette control. Use ViewNX 2 (supplied) or optional Nikon software such as Capture NX 2 (available separately). Can not transfer photos to computer: OS not compatible with camera or transfer software.
Page 450: Error Messages
Camera clock is not set. Set camera clock. Problem Set ring to minimum aperture (highest f-number). Ready a fully-charged spare battery. • Recharge or replace • Contact Nikon- used. • Replace the battery, exhausted rechargeable Li-ion battery or a third- party battery is inserted in the camera.
Page 451 Indicator Control View- panel finder No lens attached, or non-CPU lens attached without specifying maximum aperture. Aperture shown in stops from maximum aperture. 2 4 Camera unable to focus — using autofocus. Subject too bright; photo will be overexposed. (Exposure indicators and shutter speed or aperture...
Page 452 • Reduce quality or size. • Delete photographs after copying important images to computer or other device. • Insert new memory card. Release shutter. If error persists or appears frequently, consult Nikon-authorized service representative. Solution 90, 93 251, —...
Page 453 Failed to update flash unit firmware. Firmware for flash Flash cannot be unit mounted on — used. camera was not Contact a Nikon- updated correctly. authorized service representative. Problem Turn camera off and confirm that card is correctly inserted. • Use Nikon- memory card.
Page 454 Indicator Control Monitor panel Unable to start — live view. Please wait. Folder contains — no images. All images are — hidden. Cannot display — this file. Cannot select — this file. Check printer. — Problem The internal Wait for the internal temperature of circuits to cool before the camera is...
Page 455 Indicator Control Monitor panel — Check paper. — Paper jam. — Out of paper. — Check ink supply. — Out of ink. * See printer manual for more information. Problem Paper in printer is Insert paper of correct not of selected size and select size.
Page 456: Specifications
Dust-reduction System Storage Image size (pixels) Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) 16.2 million 36.0 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) 16.6 million Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires optional Capture NX 2 software) •...
Page 457 Storage File format • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed • TIFF (RGB) • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available •...
Page 458 Viewfinder Reflex mirror Depth-of-field preview Lens aperture Lens Compatible lenses Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Release Release mode Approximate frame advance rate Self-timer Quick return When Pv button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (g and h modes) or by camera (e and f modes) Instant return, electronically controlled Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G...
Page 459 Exposure Metering TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 91K (91,000) pixels • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G and D Metering method lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data •...
Page 460 Flash mode Flash compensation Flash-ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, and 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 sensors) –2 – +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F) •...
Page 461 Flash Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 as a master flash, and SB-600 System (CLS) or SB-R200 as remotes, or SU-800 as commander; Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400;...
Page 462 Movie File format Video compression Audio recording format Linear PCM Audio recording device ISO sensitivity Other options Monitor Monitor Playback Playback Interface HDMI output Audio input Audio output Ten-pin remote terminal Can be used to connect optional remote control, GP-1 Ethernet Peripheral connector H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding...
Page 463 • Nikon reserves the right to change the 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 464 Weight AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz DC 12.6 V/1.2 A Nikon EN-EL18 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Approx. 2 hours and 20 minutes at ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains Approx. 1.8 m/6 ft (U.S.A. and Canada) or 1.5 m/4.9 ft (other countries) Approx.
Page 465 Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. PictBridge is a trademark. 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. logo and High-Definition...
Page 466: Calibrating Batteries
Calibrating Batteries The MH-26 battery charger is equipped with a battery calibration feature. Calibrate the battery as required to ensure the accuracy of the camera and charger battery level displays. If the calibration lamp for the current battery chamber flashes when a battery is inserted, the battery needs to be calibrated.
Page 467 Remove the battery, unplug the charger, and take the battery and charger to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Charging and Calibrating Two Batteries The MH-26 charges only one battery at a time.
Page 468: Approved Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards The camera accepts the XQD and CompactFlash 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 469 CompactFlash Memory Cards The following Type I CompactFlash memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. Type II cards and microdrives can not be used. Extreme Pro Extreme Extreme IV SanDisk Extreme III Ultra II Standard Professional UDMA Lexar Media...
Page 470: Memory Card Capacity
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a Sony H-series QD-H32 XQD card at different image quality, image size, and image area settings. FX (36×24) Image Area Image quality NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 14-bit...
Page 471 DX (24×16) Image Area Image quality Image size NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 14-bit TIFF (RGB) Medium JPEG fine Medium JPEG normal Medium JPEG basic...
Page 472 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. Drops if Optimal quality is selected for JPEG compression or auto distortion control is on. 3 Figures assume JPEG compression is set to Size priority.
Page 473: Battery Life
30 s. Live view not used. • Nikon standard: Approximately 5500 shots. Measured at 20 °C/68 °F with an AF-S VR 70–200mm f/2.8G ED lens under the following...
Page 474 • Connecting to Ethernet or wireless networks • Using the optional GP-1 GPS unit • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL18 batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.
Page 475: Index
Index Symbols e (Programmed auto) ... 126 f (Shutter-priority auto) ... 127 g (Aperture-priority auto) ... 128 h (Manual)... 129 S ... 111 ... 111, 112, 318 ... 111, 112, 318 J ... 111 E (Self-timer)... 111, 114 ... 111, 116 K (Single-point AF) ...
Page 476 Backlight... 10, 322 Battery... 23–27, 40, 351, 438, 440 Battery info ... 351 Beep ... 318 D button 141, 145, 149, 190, 212, 335 Black-and-white (Monochrome)... 367 Body cap... 28, 394 Border... 274 Bracketing... 139, 325, 326 Bracketing order ... 326 Bulb ...
Page 477 Exif ... 299, 439 Exp./flash comp. step value... 313 Exposure... 123, 125, 135, 137 Exposure bracketing ... 139, 325, 326 Exposure comp. for flash ... 325 Exposure compensation... 137, 314 Exposure delay mode... 319 Exposure differential... 188 Exposure indicator... 130 Exposure lock ...
Page 478 Histogram ... 241, 242, 327 Image area ... 29, 71, 85, 88, 93 Image comment ... 352 Image Dust Off ref photo ... 346 Image overlay ... 369 Image quality... 90 Image review ... 237, 289 Image size ... 93 Incandescent (White balance)...
Page 479 NEF (RAW) bit depth ... 92 NEF (RAW) processing ... 372 NEF (RAW) recording ... 92 Neutral (Set Picture Control) ... 173 Nikon Transfer 2... 263 No. of copies (PictBridge [Setup] menu) Non-CPU lens ... 228, 385, 388 Non-CPU lens data... 228, 229 Normal-area AF...
Page 480 Shooting data... 243 Shooting menu ... 293 Shooting menu bank ... 294 Shutter speed ... 127, 129, 133 Shutter speed lock ... 133 Shutter-priority auto ... 127 Shutter-release button 43, 44, 105, 135, Shutter-release button AE-L... 316 Side-by-side comparison... 378 Silent (Live view photography) ...
Page 481 XQD card ... 33, 95, 442 XQD card slot... 95...
Page 484 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. AMA14637 Printed in Europe SB2A01(11) 6MB13011-01...

Nikon D4 User Manual

Introduction

Tutorial

Live View Photography

Movie Live View

Image Recording Options

Focus

Release Mode

ISO Sensitivity

Exposure

White Balance

Image Enhancement

Flash Photography

Other Shooting Options

More about Playback

Voice Memos

Connections

Menu Guide

Technical Notes

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