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  • Page 1 DIG ITAL CAM ERA User's Manual...
  • Page 2 Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in P,S,A, and M modes (in other modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically). Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the [] button.
  • Page 3 Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after metering exposure: Select center-weighted (r_) or spot (Fq) metering (_ 88). Matrix metering (_) will not produce the desired results. Shutter-release Lock exposure. button Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway.
  • Page 4 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 (_ 88). Place the cursor in the information display.
  • Page 5 The [] Button Exposure compensation can also be set by pressing the [] button rotating the command dial. The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display. [] button Command dial -0.3 EV +2 EV Mode M In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator;...
  • Page 6 Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the camera, 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 7 The I_ (_) and [] Buttons Flash compensation can also be set by rotating the command dial while pressing the I_ (_) and [] buttons. The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display. (_ ) button [] button Command dial -0.3 EV...
  • Page 8 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. It is most effective when used with matrix metering (1_;...
  • Page 9 Active D-Lighting Noise (graininess, banding, and mottling) may appear in photographs taken with Active D-Lighting at high ISO sensitivities. If center-weighted or spot metering is selected, settings other than OFFOff are equivalent to -_[_ N Normal. In mode M, an Active D-Lighting setting •...
  • Page 10 White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; in P,S,A, and M modes, other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source: Place the cursor in the information display.
  • Page 11 The Shooting Menu White balance can be selected using the White balance option the shooting menu (_ 148), which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (_ 98) or measure a value for preset white balance (_ 99). The _ Fluorescent option in the White balance menu can be used to select the light source from the bulb types shown at right.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 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. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: II Measuringa Valuefor PresetWhiteBalance Light a reference object.
  • Page 14 When the camera is ready to measure white balance, a flashing P,-E (PRE)will appear in the viewfinder and information display. Measure white balance. Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down.
  • Page 15 _I_ Measuring Preset White Balance If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end when the exposure meters turn off. The auto meter-off delay can be changed using Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; _ 157).
  • Page 16 II Copying WhiteBalan(efrom a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory card. Select Preset manual. To display the menus, press the MENU button. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press I_ to display white balance options.
  • Page 17 Bracketing automatically varies exposure, Active D-Lighting, or white balance slightly with each shot, "bracketing" the current value. Choose in situations in which it is difficult to set exposure, 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 18 Place the cursor in the information display. if shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the [] button. Press the 4], button to place the cursor in the information display. ,_,!;_' [ 1.0]_ [] button ,I], button Information display Display bracketing options.
  • Page 19 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. AEbracketing: The camera will vary exposure with each shot. The first shot will be taken at the value currently selected for exposure compensation. The bracketing increment will be subtracted from the current value in the second shot and added in the third shot, "bracketing"...
  • Page 20 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 six preset Picture Controls. In P, S ,A, and M modes, you can choose...
  • Page 21 Choose a Picture Control. Highlight one of the following options and press Option Description Standard processing for balanced results. Recommended for most []SD Standard situations. Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for photographs that []NL Neutral will later be extensively processed or retouched.
  • Page 22 Modifying Existing Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls can be modified 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. Display the Picture Control menu.
  • Page 23 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). Quickadjust For example, choosing positive values for Vivid makes pictures more vivid. Not available with Neutral, Monochrome, or custom Picture Controls.
  • Page 24 The Picture Control Grid Pressing the _ button in Step 3 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Picture Control in relation to the other Picture Controls (only contrast is displayed when Monochrome is selected). Release the _ button to return to the Picture Control...
  • Page 25 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. To display the menus, press the MENU button. Highlight Manage Picture Control in the shooting menu and press I_.
  • Page 26 Name the Picture Control. The text-entry dialog shown at right will be •Keyboard area displayed. By default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number -Name area (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control. This name can be edited to create a new name of up to 19 characters as described on page 152.
  • Page 27 Sharing Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX or optional software such as Capture NX 2 can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera, or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in compatible cameras and software and then deleted when no longer needed.
  • Page 28 The GP- 1 GPS Unit The GP-1 GPS unit (available separately) can be connected to the camera's accessory terminal using the cable supplied with the GP-1, allowing information on the camera's current position to be recorded when photographs are taken. Turn the camera off before connecting the GP-1;...
  • Page 29 MoreonPlayback This chapter describes how to view photograph s and details the operations that can be performed during playback, Full-Frame Playback ................Photo Information ........................Thumbnail Playback ..................... Calendar Playback ......................Taking a Closer Look: PlaybackZoom ............... Protecting Photographs from Deletion ..............
  • Page 30 To play photographs back, press the F_I button. The most recent photograph will be displayed the monitor. Fcqbutton _=_°_ CTo - _'_'_:_'° =:i_7_i_ TUse=C_'- Description Viewadditional Press • to view photographs in order recorded, • to view photographs photographs in reverse order. View photo Press •...

  • Page 31: Photo Information

    Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback. Press • or • to cycle through photo information as shown below. Note that shooting data, RGB histograms, and highlights are only displayed if corresponding option is selected for Display mode (_ 146). GPS data are only displayed if a GPS device was used when the photo was taken.
  • Page 32 II R6B Histogrom_ Protect status ..........1 25 Retouch indicator ........1 75 White balance ..........9 6 White balance fine-tuning .....98 Camera name Histogram (RGB channel). In all histograms, horizontal axis gives pixel brightness, vertical axis number pixels. Histogram (red channel) Histogram (green channel)
  • Page 33 Protect status ..........1 25 Retouch indicator ........175 Image highlights Camera name Frame number/total number of images * Displayed only if Highlights is selected for Display mode (_ 146). Blinking areas indicate highlights. mm ShootingData Page 11 Metering ............88 Shutter speed ..........
  • Page 34 II ShootingData Page 2 7 Color space ............ 150 Picture Control ..........1 06 Quick adjust 2 ..........Original Picture Control 3......112 Sharpening ............ 109 Contrast ............109 Brightness ............109 Saturation 4............ 109 Filter effects s ..........109 Hue 4 ..............109 Protect status ..........
  • Page 35 HI @S Data + Protect status ..........1 25 Retouch indicator ........175 Latitude Longitude Altitude Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) Camera name Frame number/total number of images Displayed only ifGPS device was used when photo was taken (_ 114). II OverviewData Histogram showing the distribution...

  • Page 36: Full-Frame Playback

    To display images in "contact sheets" of four, nine, or 72 images, press the 91_ button. Full-frame Calendar playback Thumbnail playback playback Description Display more Press 91_ button to increase the number of images displayed. images button to reduce the number of images displayed. Display fewer When four images are displayed, press to view highlighted...

  • Page 37: Calendar Playback

    To view images taken on a selected date, press the ql_ button when 72 images are displayed. Full-frame Calendar Thumbnail playback playback playback Press the ql_ button to toggle between the date list Thumbnail list and the list of thumbnails for the selected date.
  • Page 38 Press the ¢_button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail or calendar playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: _-_7'UZ"Z"To-:77U'Z"Z"U Use Description to zoom in to maximum approximately 27 x (large images), Zoom in or out...
  • Page 39 In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, the o-n button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the _ button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (_ 23).
  • Page 40 To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or the photograph highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the _ button. To delete multiple selected photographs, all photographs taken on a selected date, or all photographs in the current playback folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered.

  • Page 41: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. _-_u-uT6_ptio-n-<_=:i ..Description D_.'_D Selected Delete selected pictures. Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date.
  • Page 42 II SelectDate:DeletingPhotographsTakenon a SelectedDate Choose Select Date. In the delete menu, highlight Select date and press I_. Highlight a date. Press• or • to highlight a date. To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date, press ql_. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures, or press _ to view the current picture full...

  • Page 43: Slide Shows

    The Slide show option in the playback menu is used to display a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (_ 146). To display the slide show menu, press the MENU button and select Slide show in the playback menu.
  • Page 45 Connections This chapter describes how to copy photographs to a computer, how to print pictures, and how to view them on a television set. Viewing Photographs on TV ..................Standard Definition Devices ....................High-Definition Devices ......................Connecting to a Computer .................
  • Page 46 The supplied EG-CP14 audio video (A/V) cable can be used to connect the camera to a television or VCR for playback or recording. A type C mini-pin High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from third-party suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices.
  • Page 47 High-Definition Devices The camera can be connected to HDMI devices using a type C mini-pin HDMI cable (available separately from third-party suppliers). Turn the camera off. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. Connect the HDMI cable as shown. Connect to high-definition device ("(_--- Connect to...
  • Page 48 II SuppliedSoftware Nikon Transfer is used to copy photographs from the camera to the computer, where they can be viewed using ViewNX (Nikon Transfer can also be used to back up photographs and embed information in photographs as they are transferred,...
  • Page 49 (for more information on using Nikon Transfer, select Nikon Transfer help from the Nikon Transfer Help menu). Start Transfer button Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable when transfer ends. Nikon Transfer will close automatically when transfer is complete.
  • Page 50 To print selected JPEG pictures on a PictBridge printer via a direct USB connection, follow the steps below. Takephotographs Selectphotographs (_143) Print set (DPOF) or rilngusing Connect camera to printer (see below). Print photographs one at a Print multiple photographs Create index prints time (_ 137)
  • Page 51 Turn the camera on. A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge playback display. Printing Pictures One at a Time Select a picture. Press • or I_ to view additional pictures, or press • or • to view photo information (_ 117).
  • Page 52 Option Description This option is available only if supported by current printer. Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press • or • to choose print style from Printer default (print Border using current printer settings), Print with border (print photo with white border), or No border, then press _)
  • Page 53 Printing Multiple Pictures Display the PictBridge menu. Press the MENU button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 137). MENU b utton Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press I_. • Print select: Select pictures for printing. •...
  • Page 54 Select pictures or choose a date. If you chosePrint select or Print (DPOF) in Step2, use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture full screen, press and hold the _ button. To select the current picture for printing, press the ql_ button and...
  • Page 55 Display printing options. Press _) to display PictBridge printing options. Adjust printing options. Press • or • to highlight an option and press I_ to select. Option Description Menu of page sizes will be displayed 137; options not supported by current Page 3rinterarenotlisted).
  • Page 56 Creating Index Prints To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card, select Index print in Step 2 of "Printing Multiple Pictures" (_ 139). Note that if the memory card contains more than 256 pictures, only the first 256 images will be printed. Select Index print.
  • Page 57 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set (DPOF) option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. Selecting Print set (DPOF) from the playback menu displays the menu shown in Step 1. Choose Select/set.
  • Page 58 Select imprint options. Highlight the following options and press I_ to toggle the highlighted option on or off (to complete the print order without including this information, proceed to Step 5). • Data imprint: Print shutter speed aperture on all pictures in print order.
  • Page 59 MenuGuide The current menu is displayed by pressing the MENU button; to select from the menus listed below, press _. This chapter describes the options available in the menus below, F_-I T he Playback Menu: ManagingImages......... The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options ............Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning CameraSettings............
  • Page 60 To display the playback menu, press MENU and select the I_I (playback menu) tab. MENU b utton The playback menu contains the following options: _="°_"_° '°i'=6pti°o=n -'T- Default =_C_'C_=6pti°o=n -''_T_'-'-_ Delete Rotatetall Playback folder Current Slideshow Display mode Print set (DPOF) Image review Choose a folder for playback: Description...
  • Page 61 Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting. If Off is selected, pictures can only be displayed by pressing the 1_1button. Choose whether to rotate "tall" (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback. Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically...
  • Page 62 To display the shooting menu, press MENU and select the I_ (shooting menu) tab. MENU b utton The shooting menu contains the following options: ================================= =:;-:::i)_ia_uii=:_::':': _°_=: Option Default Auto distortion Scene mode Night landscape control Set Picture Standard Control Color space sRGB Manage...
  • Page 63 Adjust ISO sensitivity (_ 74). II 150Sensitivity Auto Control If Off is chosen for ISO sensitivity auto control in P,S,A, and M modes, ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user (_ 74). When On is chosen, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal...
  • Page 64 DCF, select the appropriate color space manually. For more information, see the documentation provided with the application or device. Nikon Software ViewNX (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs created with this camera.
  • Page 65 If On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 8 s will be processed to reduce noise. The time required for processing is roughly equal to the current shutter speed; during nr" will blink in the viewfinder processing," photographs can not be taken.
  • Page 66 NIKON is selected for Active folder, photographs in all folders named NIKON (IOONIKON, 101NIKON, 102NIKON, etc.) will be visible when Current is selected for Playback folder (_ 146). Renaming changes all folders with the same name but leaves the folder numbers...
  • Page 67 To display the Custom Settings menu, press MENU and select the _ (Custom Settings menu) tab. MENU b utton Custom Setting groups Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. Main menu settings (_ ! 54)
  • Page 68 The following Custom Settings are available: Reset customsettings a Autofocus b Exposure bl I'EV steps for exposure cntrl. I13 step c Timers/AE lock Normal I 0 s; number of shots: I I min. _-d__o0iin_gTa°i_i_a-_: -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o ..Beep High d2 Viewfinder grid display ISO display File number...
  • Page 69 This option determines how the focus point for autofocus is selected (_ 56). AF-assistilluminator If On is selected and lighting is poor, the built-in AF-assist illuminator (_ 55) will light to assist the focus operation single-servo AF (A[-Sselected for focus mode, or single-servo selected in AF-Afocus mode) when Auto-area is selected for AF- area mode or when Single point, Dynamic area, or 3D-...
  • Page 70 Choose On to use the exposure indicator to determine whether the camera is correctly focused in manual focus mode (_ 54; note that this function is not available in shooting mode M, when the exposure indicator instead shows whether the subject is correctly exposed).
  • Page 71 This option determines how long the monitor remains on if no operations performed during menu display and playback (Playback/menus), while photographs are displayed in the monitor after shooting (Image review), and how long the exposure meters, viewfinder, and information display remain on when no operations are performed (Auto meter-off).
  • Page 72 If High (high pitch) or Low (low pitch) is selected, a beep will sound at the selected pitch when the camera focuses in single- servo AF (AF-S or when shooting stationary subjects in AF-A focus mode), while the release timer is counting down in self- timer and delayed remote modes (_ 65, 67), or when a photograph...
  • Page 73 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...
  • Page 74 Choose the date information imprinted on photographs as they are taken. _-_!_1717_ Opti°on ° 'T-'_ Description The time and date do not appear on photographs. DATE Date The date or date and time are imprinted DATE® Date and time photographs taken while this option is in effect.
  • Page 75 II DateCounter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the n umber of days remaining until a future date or the number days elapsed since a past date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding.
  • Page 76 Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash in P,S,A, and M modes. Description _T°- Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions. Choose a flash level between Full and 1/32 Of full power). At full power, (1/32 the built-in flash has a Guide Number of 18/59 (m/ft., ISO 200, 20 °C/68 °F).
  • Page 77 Choose the role played by the Fn (_) button. Fn(_) button Option Description Self-timer Press the Fn (_) button to toggle self-timer mode on and off(_ 69). Press the Fn (_) button and rotate the command dial to select the Release mode* release mode (_ 65).
  • Page 78 Choose the role played by the AE-L/AF-L b utton. AE-L/AF-L button Description Option AE/AF lock Focus and exposure lock while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. AEIockonly Exposure locks while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. AF lock only Focus locks while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed.
  • Page 79 To display the setup menu, press MENU and select the y (setup menu) tab. MENU b utton The setup menu contains the following options: _.o_o==::._ - -O-piio_O.:-=,::::::::q Default Default _°_-- Option HDMI Auto Format memory card Time zone and O;Auto dim: on date LCD brightness Graphic;...
  • Page 80 The LCD brightness menu contains the following options: • LeD brightness: The menu at right will be displayed; press • or • to choose monitor brightness. Choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness. • Autodim: If On is selected, the monitor will gradually dim while shooting information...
  • Page 81 The "Classic" display is shown below. Camera rotated 90 oto shoot Camera in normal orientation in taft (portrait) orientation 19 2021 22 11 10 9 12 Shooting mode Release mode ......65 "Beep" indicator ....158 _0 auto/ ISO sensitivity ......74 Number of exposures L_ auto (flash off) ....
  • Page 82 This option can be set separately for auto and scene modes and for P,S,A, and M modes. If On is selected, the information display will appear after the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; if image review (_ 147) is off, it will also be displayed immediately after shooting.
  • Page 83 Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off. _-=!_ 2-0°i)ti°on ='T="_ ....Description ........°'- Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set to the time in the Time zone new time zone.
  • Page 84 Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in ViewNX or Capture NX 2 (available separately; _ 202). The following orientations recorded: Camera rotated 90° Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90 °...
  • Page 85 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 86 Acquire dust off reference data. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. The monitor turns off when the shutter-release button pressed. Note that noise reduction will be performed if the subject is poorly lit, increasing recording times.
  • Page 87 This option is displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card (available separately from third-party suppliers) is inserted in the camera. Choose Enable to upload photographs to a preselected destination. Note that pictures will not be uploaded signal strength is insufficient. Observe all local laws concerning wireless devices and choose Disable where wireless devices are prohibited.
  • Page 88 (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. NIKONCORPORATION Fuji Bldg., 2-3 Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 100-8331, Japan Printed in Thailand 6MB04911-01 © 2009 Nikon Corporation...