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Page 3: Package Contents
Package Contents Confirm that the package contains the following items: BS-1 accessory shoe cover BF-1B body cap Df camera EN-EL14a MH-24 battery charger DK-26 eyepiece (plug adapter supplied rechargeable Li-ion cap (0 23) battery (with terminal in countries or regions cover) where required;...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents For Your Safety ..................x Notices....................xiii Introduction Getting to Know the Camera..............1 Camera Menus..................15 First Steps ....................18 Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs ................29 Basic Playback..................34 Deleting Unwanted Photographs ..........35 Exposure Mode P: Programmed Auto ..............38 S: Shutter-Priority Auto ..............39 1/3 STEP (Exposure Modes S and M)..........40...
Page 5 Image Recording Options Image Area..................... 51 Image Quality and Size..............55 Image Quality ................... 55 Image Size..................58 Focus Autofocus ....................59 Autofocus Mode................59 AF-Area Mode .................. 62 Focus Point Selection ..............64 Focus Lock ..................66 Manual Focus..................68 ISO Sensitivity The ISO Sensitivity Dial..............
Page 6 White Balance White Balance Options ..............81 Fine-Tuning White Balance.............. 84 Choosing a Color Temperature ............88 Preset Manual ..................90 Viewfinder Photography...............90 Live View (Spot White Balance) ..........93 Managing Presets................96 Image Enhancement Picture Controls..................100 Creating Custom Picture Controls.......... 106 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows......110 Active D-Lighting................
Page 7 Live View Photography Focusing in Live View ..............175 Using the P Button ...............179 The Live View Display: Live View Photography ....180 The Information Display: Live View Photography.....182 Manual Focus .................183 More on Playback Full-Frame Playback .................185 Photo Information ................188 Thumbnail Playback .................196 Calendar Playback................197 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........199 Protecting Photographs from Deletion........201...
Page 8 Menu Guide Defaults ....................224 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ......229 Playback Folder................. 230 Hide Image ................. 230 Playback Display Options............232 Image Review ................232 After Delete ................233 Rotate Tall................... 233 Slide Show .................. 234 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options ......235 Shooting Menu Bank ..............
Page 9 d: Shooting/Display..............253 d1: Beep ..................253 d2: Viewfinder Grid Display ..........253 d3: ISO Display................254 d4: Screen Tips................254 d5: CL Mode Shooting Speed ..........254 d6: Max. Continuous Release ..........254 d7: File Number Sequence............255 d8: Information Display............256 d9: LCD Illumination..............256 d10: Exposure Delay Mode ...........256 e: Bracketing/Flash ...............257 e1: Flash Sync Speed ...............257 e2: Flash Shutter Speed............258...
Page 10 Language ..................277 Auto Image Rotation .............. 277 Image Comment ..............278 Copyright Information ............279 Save/Load Settings..............280 Virtual Horizon ................282 AF Fine-tune ................283 Assign Remote Fn Button ............. 284 Wireless Mobile Adapter ............284 Eye-Fi Upload ................285 Firmware Version ..............
Page 11 Exposure Program (Mode P) ............339 Troubleshooting ................340 Battery/Display ................340 Shooting...................341 Playback ...................343 Miscellaneous.................345 Error Messages ...................346 Specifications..................352 AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition).......360 Approved Memory Cards ...............363 Memory Card Capacity ..............364 Battery Life ...................367 Index.......................368 Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty ....374...
Page 12: 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 13 • Do not short or disassemble the Keep out of reach of children Failure to observe this precaution battery. could result in injury. In addition, • Be sure the product is off before note that small parts constitute a replacing the battery. If you are chocking hazard.
Page 14 When connecting cables to the input Follow the instructions of airline and and output jacks, use only the cables hospital personnel provided or sold by Nikon for the This camera transmits radio purpose to maintain compliance frequencies that could interfere with product regulations.
Page 15: Notices
Notices • No part of the manuals included with • Nikon will not be held liable for any this product may be reproduced, damages resulting from the use of this transmitted, transcribed, stored in a product. retrieval system, or translated into any •...
Page 16 Use the interface cables sold or provided reception, which can be determined by by Nikon for your equipment. Using turning the equipment off and on, the user other interface cables may exceed the is encouraged to try to correct the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Page 17 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data.
Page 18 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 19 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 HE USE OF NON IKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR...
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Page 21: Introduction
Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body 9 10 11 Eyelet for camera strap...
Page 22 The Camera Body (Continued) Mirror..........50 Cover for accessory terminal ..325 Metering coupling lever .....167 Lens release button ....... 25 Lens mounting mark ..... 24 AF-mode button..60, 63, 175, 176 D button Focus-mode selector ..59, 68, 175 Bracketing ....137, 141, 145 Flash sync terminal ......117 Self-timer lamp .......
Page 23 Sub-command dial...... 267 Power connector cover ....326 Pv button CPU contacts Using the Pv Lens mount ........24 button......41, 174, 266 AF coupling Fn button Tripod socket Using the Fn button....263 Body cap ........24, 324 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover ..........19 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover latch ........19...
Page 24 The Camera Body (Continued) O button W/M button Delete........35, 203 Playback zoom out/ thumbnails......196, 197 K button Two-button reset......133 Playback....... 34, 185 Flash mode.........126 Monitor Flash compensation....128 Viewing settings ......11 P button Viewing pictures......34 Changing settings in the Live view........172 information display....
Page 25 B button Focus selector lock ......64 AF-ON ..........60 Memory card access lamp ..20, 32 Main command dial....267 R (info) button.......11 Metering selector ......76 a button........172 J (OK) button .......16, 261 Multi selector........16 The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on.
Page 26 The Exposure Mode Dial To choose from the modes listed below, lift and rotate the exposure mode dial. • P—Programmed auto (0 38) • S —Shutter-priority auto (0 39) • A—Aperture-priority auto (0 41) • M—Manual (0 42)
Page 27 The Release-Mode Dial Rotate the release mode dial to choose a release mode (0 46). Release mode dial Mode Description One photograph is taken each time the shutter-release Single frame button is pressed. The camera takes Continuous low photographs at a slow rate while the shutter-release speed button is pressed.
Page 28: The Control Panel
The Control Panel Shutter speed......39, 42 Aperture stop indicator ....37 Number of intervals for interval “k” (appears when memory timer photography ......158 remains for over 1000 Battery indicator......29 exposures)........30 Exposure and flash bracketing Number of exposures indicator .........137 remaining.........
Page 29: The Viewfinder
The Viewfinder 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 23 24 Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes. Framing grid (displayed when Flexible program indicator...38 is selected for Custom Setting Shutter speed ......39, 42 d2) ........... 253 Autofocus mode ......59 Focus points......64, 249 Aperture (f-number) ....
Page 30 Active D-Lighting indicator ..111 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator .........137 HDR indicator ........112 WB bracketing indicator.....141 ISO sensitivity indicator ....70 ADL bracketing indicator ...145 “k” (appears when memory Auto ISO sensitivity indicator ..72 remains for over 1000 Number of exposures exposures)........
Page 31 The Information Display Press the R button to display shutter speed, aperture, the number of exposures remaining, AF-area mode, and other shooting information in the monitor. The display lights automatically when settings such as white balance and image quality are changed by R button pressing a button and rotating a command dial.
Page 32 Auto-area AF indicator....64 “Clock not set” indicator..27, 276 Focus points indicator....64 Fn button assignment ....263 AF-area mode indicator....64 AE-L/AF-L button assignment ..267 3D-tracking indicator ....64 Picture Control indicator ....101 Exposure indicator ......43 Long exposure noise reduction Exposure compensation indicator .........242 display..........
Page 33 The Information Display (Continued) 28 29 Image area indicator......52 Pv button assignment....266 Release mode ......7, 46 HDR indicator........ 113 Continuous shooting speed..254 HDR exposure differential ..114 Exposure delay mode ....256 Active D-Lighting indicator..111 FV lock indicator ......131 High ISO noise reduction indicator.........
Page 34 The P button Use the P button for quick access to frequently-used settings in playback mode and during viewfinder and live view photography. During viewfinder photography, you can press the P button to change the settings listed at the bottom of P button the information display.
Page 35: Camera Menus
Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 229) • B: Setup (0 271) •...
Page 36 ❚❚ Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to Select highlighted item previous menu or display sub-menu Move cursor down Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.
Page 37: The G Button
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. Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. Highlight an option.
Page 38: First Steps
First Steps Attach the Camera Strap Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets. Charge the Battery The camera is powered by an EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-24 battery charger before use. If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the adapter, making sure the plug is fully inserted, then insert the battery and plug the charger in.
Page 39 Insert the Battery and a Memory Card Before inserting batteries or memory cards, rotate the power switch to OFF. Inserting and Removing Batteries and Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Page 40 Insert the memory card. Front Holding the memory card as shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place. The memory card access lamp will light for a few seconds. Inserting Memory Cards Inserting memory cards upside down or Memory card access backwards could damage the camera or lamp...
Page 41 If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Do not short the charger terminals; failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger.
Page 42 Formatting Memory Cards If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card has been formatted in another device, select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen instructions to format the card (0 272).
Page 43 The Eyepiece Cap Use the supplied string to attach the eyepiece cap to the camera strap as shown. To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure, attach the eyepiece cap during live view, long time-exposures, self- timer photography, and on other occasions in which you will not be looking through the viewfinder while the shutter is open.
Page 44: 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/1.8G (Special Edition). Attach the lens as shown. Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap...
Page 45 Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.
Page 46: Basic Setup
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Choose a language and set the time and date. Photographs can not be taken until you have set the time and date. Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed.
Page 47 Turn daylight saving time on or off. Daylight saving time options will be displayed. Daylight saving time is off by default; if daylight saving time is in effect in the local time zone, press 1 to highlight On and press J. Set the date and time.
Page 48: 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 framing pictures in the viewfinder. Turn the camera on. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. Focus the viewfinder.
Page 49: Basic Photography And Playback
Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs 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. Power switch Turn the camera on. The control panel will turn on and the display in the viewfinder will light.
Page 50 Check the number of exposures remaining. The control panel shows the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings (values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values between 2900 and 2999 are shown as 2.9 k). When this number reaches zero, A will flash in the exposure-count displays while the shutter-speed displays will show a flashing n or j.
Page 51: 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 52 Check indicators in the viewfinder. When the focus operation is complete, the in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder. Viewfinder display Description Subject in focus. Focus point is between camera and subject. Focus point is behind subject. Camera unable to focus on subject in focus point using autofocus.
Page 53 The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Focus: press halfway Shoot: press all the way down The Standby Timer The viewfinder and the control panel shutter speed and aperture...
Page 54: Basic Playback
1 and 3 (0 188). NIKON D f F5 . 6 1 125 50mm 0, 0 100NC _ DF DSC _ 0001 . JPG N N OR ORMAL AL 2013 10 : 02 : 28 4928x3280 To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 55: Deleting Unwanted Photographs
Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O button. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page.
Page 56: Exposure Mode
Exposure Mode To choose an exposure mode, lift and rotate the exposure mode dial. Mode Description Programmed auto (0 38): Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings. Shutter-priority auto (0 39): User chooses shutter speed;...
Page 57 Lens Types When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring (0 320), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Type G and E lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring. When using non-CPU lenses (0 163), select exposure mode A or M and adjust aperture using the lens aperture ring.
Page 58: P: Programmed Auto
P: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal exposure in most situations. Flexible Program In exposure mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial while the exposure meters are on (“flexible program”).
Page 59: S: Shutter-Priority Auto
S: Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you rotate the shutter-speed dial to choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. The dial locks at settings of 1/3 STEP, X, and T; to choose another setting, keep the shutter-speed dial lock release pressed while rotating the dial.
Page 60: 1/3 Step (Exposure Modes S And M)
1/3 STEP (Exposure Modes S and M) When the shutter-speed dial is rotated to 1/3 STEP, shutter speed can be adjusted in increments of EV by rotating the main command dial; the selected shutter speed is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder.
Page 61: A: Aperture-Priority Auto
Pv button viewfinder. Custom Setting e5—Modeling Flash This setting controls whether optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; 0 118) will emit a modeling flash when the Pv button is pressed. See page 259 for more information.
Page 62: M: Manual
M: Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the sub- command dial to set aperture to values between the minimum and maximum for the lens; to set shutter speed, keep the shutter- speed dial lock release pressed while rotating the shutter-speed dial.
Page 63 Lenses with Aperture Rings If Aperture ring is selected for Custom Setting f7 (Customize command dial) > Aperture setting (0 268), aperture can be set using the lens aperture ring. The Exposure Indicator If a shutter speed other than “bulb” or “time” is selected, the exposure indicator in the viewfinder shows whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.
Page 64: Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. • Bulb (B): The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. To Length of exposure: prevent blur, use a tripod or an optional 35 s wireless remote controller (0 325) or...
Page 65 Choose a shutter speed. Shutter-speed dial Keeping the shutter-speed dial lock release pressed, rotate the shutter-speed dial to B (bulb) or T (time; if the shutter-speed dial is rotated to 1/3 STEP, you can choose the shutter speed by Shutter-speed dial lock release rotating the main command dial).
Page 66: Release Mode
R elease Mode Choosing a Release Mode To choose a release mode, rotate the release mode dial to the desired setting (0 7). Mode Description 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 1–5 frames per second.
Page 67 Frame rate drops at slow shutter speeds or very small apertures (high f-numbers), when vibration reduction (available with VR lenses) or auto ISO sensitivity control is on (0 70, 72), or when the battery is low. The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card.
Page 68: 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. Rotate the release-mode dial to Release mode dial Frame the photograph.
Page 69 See Also For information on choosing the duration of the self-timer, the number of shots taken, and the interval between shots, see Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer; 0 252). For information on controlling the beeps that sound when the self-timer is used, see Custom Setting d1 (Beep; 0 253).
Page 70: 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. Rotate the release-mode dial to Release mode dial Raise the mirror. Frame the picture, focus, and then press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to raise the mirror.
Page 71: Image Recording Options
Image Recording Options Image Area Choose an image area from FX (36×24) 1.0× and DX (24×16) 1.5×. Viewfinder display Photo with FX Photo with DX image area (36×24) image area (24×16) DX Lenses DX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller angle of view than lenses for 35mm format cameras.
Page 72 ❚❚ 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 53). Option Description Images are recorded in FX format using the full area FX (36×24) of the image sensor (36.0 ×...
Page 73 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 74 ❚❚ 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 (0 266). Image area selection can be assigned to the Fn button (Custom Setting f4, Assign Fn button, 0 263), the Pv button (Custom Setting f5, Assign preview button, 0 266), or the A AE-L/AF-L button (Custom Setting f6, Assign AE-L/AF-L button,...
Page 75: Image Quality And Size
Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 364).
Page 76 Image quality can be set by pressing the X (T) button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the information display. X (T) button Main command dial Information display The Shooting Menu Image quality can also be adjusted using the Image quality option in the shooting menu (0 235).
Page 77 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 Description Images are compressed to produce relatively O Size priority uniform file size.
Page 78: 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 51): Image area Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) Large 4928 ×...
Page 79: Focus
Focus This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 68). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 64) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 66).
Page 80 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. AF-mode button Main command dial AF-S AF-C The B Button For the purpose of focusing the camera, pressing B button the B button has the same effect as pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 81 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 (I) 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 82: 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 64; the camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects. •...
Page 83 • Auto-area AF: The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus point. If a type G, E, or D lens is used (0 320), the camera can distinguish human subjects from the background for improved subject detection. The active focus points are highlighted briefly after the camera focuses;...
Page 84: Focus Point Selection
AF-Area Mode AF-area mode is shown in the viewfinder. AF-area mode Viewfinder AF-area mode Viewfinder 39-point dynamic-area Single-point AF 9-point dynamic-area 3D-tracking 21-point dynamic-area Auto-area AF * 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 85 Select the focus point. Use the multi selector to select the focus point in the viewfinder while the exposure meters are on. Press J to select the center focus point. The focus selector lock can be rotated to the locked (L) position following selection to prevent the selected focus point from changing when the...
Page 86: 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 61), focus lock can also be used to recompose the photograph after focusing on another object at the same distance as your original subject.
Page 87 Recompose the photograph and shoot. Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway (AF-S) or keep the A AE- L/AF-L button pressed, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect.
Page 88: 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 61). • AF-S lenses: Set the lens focus mode switch to M. • AF lenses: Set the lens focus mode Focus-mode selector switch (if present) and camera focus-mode selector to M.
Page 89 ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder The viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the 39 focus points). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter- release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in- focus indicator (I) is displayed.
Page 90: Iso Sensitivity
I SO Sensitivity The ISO Sensitivity Dial ISO sensitivity can be set to values between ISO 100 and ISO 12800 in increments of EV, or choose from settings of from about 0.3 to 1 EV below ISO 100 and 0.3 to 4 EV above ISO 12800 for special situations.
Page 91 Hi 0.3–Hi 4 The settings Hi 0.3 through Hi 4 correspond to ISO sensitivities 0.3–4 EV over ISO 12800 (ISO 16000– 204800 equivalent). Pictures taken at these settings are more likely to be subject to noise (randomly- spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines). Lo 0.3–Lo 1 The settings Lo 0.3 through Lo 1 correspond to ISO sensitivities 0.3–1 EV below ISO 100 (ISO 80–50...
Page 92: Auto Iso Sensitivity Control
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control If On is selected for Auto ISO sensitivity control > 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 93 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 ISO sensitivity selected by the user is higher than that chosen for Maximum sensitivity, the value selected by the user will be used instead).
Page 94 Minimum Shutter Speed Auto shutter-speed selection can be fine-tuned by highlighting Auto and pressing 2: for example, values faster than those usually selected automatically can be used with telephoto lenses to reduce blur. Note, however, that Auto is available only with CPU lenses or when lens data are provided for non-CPU lenses;...
Page 95: Exposure
Exposure Metering Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available: Option Description Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations. Camera meters a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D lenses (0 320), distance information (3D color matrix metering II;...
Page 96 To choose a metering method, Metering selector rotate the metering selector until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder. See Also For information on choosing the size of the area assigned the greatest weight in center-weighted metering, see Custom Setting b1 (Center- weighted area, 0 250).
Page 97: Autoexposure Lock
Autoexposure 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. Shutter-release button Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 98 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 adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure:...
Page 99: 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 75). Choose from values between –3 EV (underexposure) and +3 EV (overexposure) in increments of EV.
Page 100 The selected value is shown in the viewfinder while the dial is in motion. ±0 EV –0.3 EV +2.0 EV At values other than 0, the 0 at the center of the exposure indicators will flash (exposure modes P, S, and A only) and a E icon will be displayed once a value is selected.
Page 101: 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 102: Information Display
Option Color temp. Description N Flash 5400 K Use with optional flash units. Use in daylight under overcast G Cloudy 6000 K skies. Use in daylight with subjects in M Shade 8000 K the shade. 2500– Choose color temperature from K Choose color temp.
Page 103 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. Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions.
Page 104: 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 L (U) button and rotating the sub-command dial.
Page 105 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. Coordinates The horizontal (amber-blue) Adjustment axis corresponds to color temperature, with each increment equivalent to about 5 mired.
Page 106 ❚❚ The L (U) Button At settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the L (U) button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)–blue (B) axis (0 85; to fine-tune white balance when L is selected, use the shooting menu as described on page 84).
Page 107 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 108: 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 L (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 109 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. Value for green (G)-magenta (M) axis Press J. Press J to save changes and return to the shooting menu.
Page 110: 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 Description...
Page 111 Set white balance to L (Preset manual). Press the L (U) button and rotate the main command dial until L appears in the information display. L (U) button Main command dial Information display Measuring Preset White Balance (Viewfinder Photography) Preset manual white balance can not be measured during HDR photography or multiple exposure (0 112, 149).
Page 112 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. The camera will measure a value for white balance and store it in the preset selected in Step 3.
Page 113: Live View (Spot White Balance)
Direct Measurement Mode If no operations are performed during viewfinder photography while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end after the sum of the times selected for Custom Settings c4 (Monitor off delay) > Information display (0 253) and Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 251).
Page 114 Set white balance to L (Preset manual). Press the L (U) button and rotate the main command dial until L is displayed in the monitor. L (U) button Main command dial Monitor Select a preset. Press the L (U) button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-4) is displayed in the monitor.
Page 115 Position the target over a white or grey area. While D flashes in the display, use the multi selector to position the r over a white or grey area of the subject. Measure white balance. Press J or press the shutter-release button all the way down to measure white balance.
Page 116: Managing Presets
Managing Presets ❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an existing photograph to a selected preset. Select L (Preset manual) for White balance in the shooting menu. Press the G button and select White balance in G button the shooting menu.
Page 117 Press J. Press J to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset. If the highlighted photograph has a comment (0 278), the comment will be copied to the comment for the selected preset. Choosing a Source Image To view the image highlighted in Step 4 full frame, press and hold the X (T) button.
Page 118 ❚❚ 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 and press Select a preset. Highlight the desired preset and press W (M).
Page 119 ❚❚ 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 and press Select a preset.
Page 120: Image Enhancement
I mage 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 121 Display Picture Controls. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Set Picture Control in the shooting menu and press G button 2 to display a list of Picture Controls. Choose a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control and press J. Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls are created through modifications to existing Picture Controls using the Manage Picture Control option in the...
Page 122: Modifying Picture Controls
Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 106) can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the Picture Control list (0 100) and press 2.
Page 123 ❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Description 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.
Page 124 “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, E, or D lens for best results. Custom Picture Controls The options available with custom Picture Controls are the same as those on which the custom Picture Control was based.
Page 125 Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available: Option Description Yellow Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange O Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red more contrast than orange.
Page 126: Creating Custom Picture Controls
Creating Custom Picture Controls The 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 G button in the shooting menu and press 2.
Page 127 Edit the selected Picture Control. See page 103 for more information. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O 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 128 Press X (T). Press the X (T) button to save changes and exit. The new Picture Control will appear in the Picture Control list. X (T) button Manage Picture Control > Rename Custom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu.
Page 129: Sharing Custom Picture Controls
Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in other Df cameras and software and then deleted when no longer needed.
Page 130: 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 131 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 G button 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...
Page 132: 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 75; with other metering methods and a non-CPU lens, an exposure differential of Auto is equivalent to about 2 EV).
Page 133 Select a mode. Highlight HDR mode and press Highlight one of the following and press J. • To take a series of HDR photographs, select 6 On (series). HDR shooting will continue until you select Off for HDR mode. • To take one HDR photograph, select On (single photo). Normal shooting will resume automatically after you have created a single HDR photograph.
Page 134 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 135 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. l k will be displayed in the control panel and Control panel l u in the viewfinder while the images are combined;...
Page 136: Flash Photography
F lash 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 137 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 138 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 139 The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units: CLS-compatible flash units SU-800 SB-910 SB-900 Close-up SB-800 SB-700 SB-600 Commander photography SB-R200 SB-400 SB-300 i-TTL balanced fill-flash — — — for digital SLR i-TTL Standard i-TTL flash for — — —...
Page 140 1 Not available with spot metering. 2 Can also be selected with flash unit. 3 AA/A mode selection performed on flash unit using custom settings. Unless lens data have been provided using the Non-CPU lens data option in the setup menu, “A” will be selected when a non-CPU lens is used. 4 Can only be selected with camera.
Page 141 Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The Df is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals.
Page 142 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 17–19 mm 20–105 mm 106–135 mm 17–135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is available only with the focus points shown at right.
Page 143 Flash Control Mode The information display shows the flash control mode for optional flash units attached to the camera accessory shoe as follows: Auto FP (0 257) Flash sync i-TTL Auto aperture (AA) Non-TTL auto flash (A) Distance-priority manual (GN) Manual Repeating flash —...
Page 144: I-Ttl Flash Control
i-TTL Flash Control When a CLS-compatible flash unit (0 118) 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 a 2016-segment RGB sensor and are analyzed in combination with range information from matrix metering system to adjust flash output for...
Page 145: Flash Modes
Flash Modes The camera supports the following flash modes: Flash mode Description This mode is recommended for most situations. In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto exposure modes, shutter speed will automatically be set to values Front- between s with Auto FP High- 4000 curtain sync Speed Sync;...
Page 146: The Information Display
❚❚ Choosing a Flash Mode To choose the flash mode, press the W (M) button and rotate the main command dial until the desired flash mode is selected in the information display: W (M) button Main command dial Red-eye reduction with 1, 2 Front-curtain sync Red-eye reduction...
Page 147 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 Aperture...
Page 148: Flash Compensation
Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used 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 149 Optional Flash Units The flash compensation selected with the optional flash unit is added to the flash compensation selected with the camera. See Also For information on choosing how flash and exposure compensation combine, see Custom Setting e4 (Exposure comp. for flash, 0 259). For information on automatically varying flash level over a series of shots, see page 136.
Page 150: 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 151 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 button selected in Step 1. The flash will emit a monitor preflash to determine the appropriate flash level.
Page 152 Metering The metering areas for FV lock when using optional flash unit are as follows: Flash unit Flash mode Metered area 5-mm circle in center of i-TTL frame Stand-alone flash unit Area metered by flash exposure meter Used with other i-TTL Entire frame flash units...
Page 153: Other Shooting Options
Other Shooting Options Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below D button can be restored to default values by holding the W (M) and D buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The control panel turns off briefly W (M) button while settings are reset.
Page 154 ❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Shooting Menu Option Default Image quality JPEG normal Image size Large White balance Auto > Normal Fine tuning A-B: 0, G-M: 0 HDR (high dynamic range) Auto ISO sensitivity control Interval timer shooting Picture Control settings Unmodified Multiple exposure 1 With the exception of multiple exposure and interval timer settings, only...
Page 155 ❚❚ Other Settings Option Default Autofocus (viewfinder) Autofocus mode AF-S AF-area mode Single-point AF Autofocus (live view) Autofocus mode AF-S AF-area mode Normal-area AF Focus point Center AE lock hold 66, 77 Bracketing Flash compensation Flash mode Front-curtain sync Exposure delay mode FV lock Flexible program + NEF (RAW)
Page 156: 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 119 and 124), 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 157 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 information display. Number of shots D button Main command dial Information display Exposure and flash bracketing indicator...
Page 158 Select an exposure increment. Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment. Exposure increment D button Sub-command dial Information display At default settings, the size of the increment can be chosen from 0.3 ( ), 0.7 ( ), 1, 2, and 3 EV.
Page 159 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 79). A bracketing progress indicator can be viewed by activating the information display.
Page 160 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. In self-timer mode, the camera will take the number of shots selected in Step 2 on page 137 each time the shutter-release button is pressed, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer) >...
Page 161 ❚❚ 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 81. Select white balance bracketing. Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set. Choose the number of shots.
Page 162 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. White balance increment D button Sub-command dial Information display Choose from increments of 1 (5 mired), 2 (10 mired), or 3 (15 mired).
Page 163 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 164 ❚❚ 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 y is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
Page 165 ❚❚ ADL Bracketing The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. For more information on Active D-Lighting, see page 110. 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 166 Select Active D-Lighting. Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose Active D-Lighting. D button Sub-command dial Active D-Lighting is shown in the information display. Information display Information display Auto High Extra high 1 Normal Extra high 2...
Page 167 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. A bracketing progress indicator can be viewed by activating the information display. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each No.
Page 168 ❚❚ 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 z is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
Page 169: 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. ❚❚...
Page 170 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 6 On (series). Multiple exposure shooting will continue until you select Off for Multiple exposure mode. •...
Page 171 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 Command Dial If Multiple exposure is selected as the “+ command dials”...
Page 172 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 for 2 exposures, for 3 exposures, etc.).
Page 173 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. In continuous release modes (0 46), the camera records all exposures in a single burst. If On (series) is selected, the camera will continue to record multiple exposures while the shutter-release button is pressed; if On (single photo) is selected, multiple exposure shooting will end after the first photograph.
Page 174 ❚❚ Interrupting Multiple Exposures To interrupt a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, select Off for multiple exposure mode. If shooting ends before the specified number of exposures have been taken, a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point.
Page 175 Multiple Exposures Do not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure. The shooting information listed in the playback photo information display (including date of recording and camera orientation) is for the first shot in the multiple exposure. ISO sensitivity is fixed at the value for the first shot in each series;...
Page 176: Interval Timer Photography
Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. Before Shooting Do not select self-timer (E) or M release mode when using the interval timer. Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor.
Page 177 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 178 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. Number of Number Total intervals of shots/ number interval of shots...
Page 179 Out of Memory If the memory card is full, the interval timer will remain active but no pictures will be taken. Resume shooting (0 161) after deleting some pictures or turning the camera off and inserting another memory card. Cover the Viewfinder To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with photographs and exposure, cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK-26 eyepiece cap (0 23).
Page 180 During Shooting During interval timer photography, the Q icon in the information display will flash. Immediately before the next shooting interval begins, the shutter speed display in the control panel will show the number of intervals remaining, and the aperture display will show the number of shots remaining in the current interval.
Page 181 ❚❚ 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 182 ❚❚ 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 (0 133) •...
Page 183: Non-Cpu Lenses
Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses can be used in exposure modes A and M, with aperture set using the lens aperture ring. By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to the following CPU lens functions. If the focal length of the lens is known: •...
Page 184 ❚❚ Storing Non-CPU Lens Data 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. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu G button and press 2.
Page 185 Enter the focal length and aperture. Highlight Focal length (mm) or Maximum aperture and press 4 or 2 to edit the highlighted item. Focal length can be selected from values between 6 and 4000 mm, maximum aperture from values between f/1.2 and f/22. Focal Length Not Listed If the correct focal length is not listed, choose the closest value greater than the actual focal length of the lens.
Page 186 Select Done. Highlight Done and press J. The specified focal length and aperture will be stored under the chosen lens number. ❚❚ Recalling Non-CPU Lens Data Lens data for selected non-CPU lenses can be recalled by lens number as described below. Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control.
Page 187: Non-Ai Lenses
Non-AI Lenses The camera can be used with non-AI lenses (i.e., lenses not equipped with AI mechanisms). Before attaching the lens, be sure to raise the metering coupling lever; failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera or lens. Metering coupling lever ❚❚...
Page 188 ❚❚ Taking Pictures with Non-AI Lenses The lack of an AI mechanism means that camera controls can not be used to set aperture when a non-AI lens is attached. For optimal exposure, you must manually match the camera aperture setting to the lens. Attach the lens.
Page 189 Take pictures. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 as necessary to change the aperture during shooting.
Page 190: Location Data
Location Data Optional GP-1 and GP-1A GPS units (0 325) embed the following information in photographs taken while the unit is attached: longitude, latitude, altitude, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). These data are displayed in the photo information location data page (0 188). ❚❚...
Page 191 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) UTC data is provided by the GPS unit and is independent of the camera clock. The o Icon Connection status is shown by the o icon: • o (static): The camera has established communication with the GPS unit. Photo information for pictures taken while this icon is displayed include an additional page of location data (0 194).
Page 192: Live View Photography
Live View Photography Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view. Cover the Viewfinder To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with photographs or exposure, cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK-26 eyepiece cap before shooting (0 23). Press the a button.
Page 193 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The focus point will flash green while the A AE-L/AF-L button 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 194 Exposure Preview (Exposure Mode M Only) In exposure mode M, pressing the Pv button lets you preview how the current shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity settings affect exposure. Pv button Ending Live View Live view ends automatically if the lens is removed. Live view may also end automatically to prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits;...
Page 195: Focusing In Live View
Focusing in Live View To focus using autofocus, rotate the Focus-mode selector focus-mode selector to AF and follow the steps below to choose autofocus and AF-area modes. For information on focusing manually, see page 183. ❚❚ Choosing a Focus Mode The following autofocus modes are available in live view: Mode Description...
Page 196 Using Autofocus in Live View Use an AF-S lens. The desired results may not be achieved with other lenses or teleconverters. Note that in live view, autofocus is slower and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses. The focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus.
Page 197 ❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode The following AF-area modes can be selected in live view: Mode Description Face-priority AF: Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects; the selected subject is indicated by a double yellow border (if multiple faces, up to a maximum of 35, are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject;...
Page 198 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 199: Using The P Button
Using the P Button The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the P button during live view photography. Highlight items using the multi selector and press 2 to view options for the P button highlighted item. After choosing the desired setting, press J to exit. Option Description Choose image quality (0 55).
Page 200: The Live View Display: Live View Photography
The Live View Display: Live View Photography Item Description The amount of time remaining before live q Time remaining view ends automatically. Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less. w Autofocus mode The current autofocus mode. e AF-area mode The current AF-area mode.
Page 201 The Live View Display Although they will not appear in the final picture, jagged edges, color fringing, moire, 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 strobe or other bright, momentary light source.
Page 202: 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. Information on Information off 16-cell framing grid 9-cell framing grid 1 : 1 aspect ratio 16 : 9 aspect ratio Virtual horizon (0 282)
Page 203: Manual Focus
Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 68), 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 (T) 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 204 The Count Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (0 180; the timer turns red if live view is about to end to protect the internal circuits or, if an option other than No limit is selected for Custom Setting c4—Monitor off delay >...
Page 205: More On Playback
More on Playback Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. K button Sub-command Multi selector dial O button K button G button L (U) button X (T) button W (M) button P button J button...
Page 206 Description Press 2 to view photographs in order View additional recorded, 4 to view photographs in photographs reverse order. Press 1 or 3 to view information about View photo information current photograph (0 188). W (M) View thumbnails See page 196 for more information. Zoom in on X (T) See page 199 for more information.
Page 207 Rotate Tall To display “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs in tall orientation, select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (0 233). Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 232), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor for about 4 s after shooting (because the camera is already in the correct orientation, images are not rotated automatically during image review).
Page 208: Photo Information
GP-1A GPS unit was used when the photo was taken. NIKON D f F5 . 6 1 125 50mm 0, 0 100NC _ DF DSC _ 0001 . JPG 100NC _ DF DSC _ 0001 . JPG N N OR ORMAL AL N N OR ORMAL AL...
Page 209: File Information
1, 2 Focus point .........64 AF area brackets ......28 Frame number/total number of frames 100NC _ DF DSC _ 0001 . JPG N N OR ORMAL AL Image quality........55 2013 10 : 02 : 28 4928x3280 Image size.........58 Image area ........51...
Page 210 ❚❚ Highlights Image highlights Folder number—frame 100 - 1 number .........237 Current channel Select R, G, B Highlights 1 Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for the current channel. Hold W (M) button and press 4 or 2 to cycle through channels as follows: W (M) button (all channels)
Page 211 ❚❚ RGB Histogram Image highlights Folder number—frame number ........237 White balance........81 Highlights 100 - 1 Color temperature ......88 White balance fine-tuning ..84 Select R, G, B Preset manual......90 Current channel Histogram (RGB channel). In all histograms, horizontal axis gives pixel brightness, vertical axis number of pixels.
Page 212 Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X (T). Use the X (T) and W (M) buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector. The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the monitor.
Page 213 ❚❚ Shooting Data Metering ...........75 Shutter speed ......39, 42 Aperture........41, 42 Exposure mode .......36 ISO sensitivity ........70 Exposure compensation ....79 100 - 1 N I KON D f Optimal exposure tuning ..250 Focal length ......163, 322 Lens data........
Page 214 High ISO noise reduction ...242 Long exposure noise reduction...242 Active D-Lighting ......110 HDR exposure differential ..112 SPR I NG HAS COME . COMMENT HDR smoothing ......112 Vignette control......241 100 - 1 N I KON D f Retouch history......287 Image comment ......278 Name of photographer ...279 TARO...
Page 215 0 , 0 + 1 . 0 – 1. 3 SLOW 22 21 0, 0 100NC _ DF DSC _ 0001 . JPG NOR ORMAL AL 2013 10 : 02 : 28 4928x3280 Frame number/total number of Shutter speed ......39, 42 images Aperture........
Page 216: Thumbnail Playback
Thumbnail Playback To display images in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or 72 images, press the W (M) button. W (M) W (M) X (T) X (T) Full-frame Thumbnail playback Calendar playback playback Description Press W (M) to increase the W (M) Display more images number of images displayed.
Page 217: Calendar Playback
Calendar Playback To view images taken on a selected date, press the W (M) button when 72 images are displayed. Date list W (M) W (M) X (T) X (T) Thumbnail list Full-frame Thumbnail playback Calendar playback playback The operations can be performed depend on whether the cursor is in the date list or the thumbnail list: Description Press W (M) or J button in date list...
Page 218 Description Return to shooting Monitor will turn off. Photographs mode can be taken immediately. Thumbnail list: Create retouched copy Retouch photo of photo highlighted in thumbnail list (0 287).
Page 219: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X (T) 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: Description Press X (T) to zoom in to...
Page 220 Description Rotate main command dial to view same View other location in other photos at current zoom images ratio. Change protect L (U) See page 201 for more information. status Return to Monitor will turn off. Photographs can be shooting mode taken immediately.
Page 221: Protecting Photographs From Deletion
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, the L (U) button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 22, 272).
Page 222 Press the L (U) button. The photograph will be marked with a P icon. To remove protection from the photograph so that it L (U) button can be deleted, display the photograph or highlight it in the thumbnail list and then press the L (U) button.
Page 223: Deleting Photographs
Deleting Photographs To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O 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.
Page 224 Press the O button again. To delete the photograph, press the O button. To exit without deleting the photograph, press the K button. O button Calendar Playback During calendar playback, you can delete all photographs taken on a selected date by highlighting the date in the date list and pressing the O button (0 197).
Page 225: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures. n Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date (0 206). Delete all pictures in the R All folder currently selected for...
Page 226 Select the highlighted picture. Press the W (M) button to select the highlighted picture. Selected pictures are marked by a O icon. W (M) button Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select additional pictures; to deselect a picture, highlight it and press W (M).
Page 227 Highlight a date. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a date. To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date, press W (M). Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures, or press and hold X (T) to view the W (M) button current picture full screen.
Page 228: Connections
ViewNX 2, which is available for download from the websites listed on page xvii, as earlier versions that do not support the Df may fail to transfer NEF (RAW) images correctly. Launch the installer. Start the computer, insert the ViewNX 2 installer CD, and launch the installer.
Page 229 Windows Mac OS Click Yes Click OK Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. 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 230: System Requirements
System Requirements Windows Mac OS • Photos: Intel Celeron, • Photos: Intel Core or Xeon Pentium 4, or Core series, series 1.6 GHz or better • Movies (playback): Core Duo • Movies (playback): 3.0 GHz or 2 GHz or better; Intel Core i5 better Pentium D;...
Page 231: Using Viewnx 2
Using ViewNX 2 Copy Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed the software on the supplied ViewNX 2 CD (0 208). Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: •...
Page 232 Start Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX 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 233: View Pictures
View Pictures Pictures are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop. • Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock. ❚❚ Retouching Photographs To crop pictures and perform such tasks as adjusting sharpness and tone levels, click the Edit button in the ViewNX 2 toolbar.
Page 234: Printing Photographs
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 362) connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied 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.
Page 235: Printing Pictures One At A Time
Printing Via Direct USB Connection Be sure the battery is fully charged or use an optional AC adapter and power connector. When taking photographs to be printed via direct USB connection, set Color space to sRGB (0 240). Selecting Photographs for Printing Images created at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or TIFF (RGB) (0 55) can not be selected for printing.
Page 236: Start Printing
Adjust printing options. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select. Option Description Highlight a page size (only sizes supported by the current printer are listed) and press J to select and exit to the Page size previous menu (to print at the default page size for the current printer, select Printer default).
Page 237: Printing Multiple Pictures
Printing Multiple Pictures Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 214). G button Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Print select: Select pictures for printing. •...
Page 238 Select pictures or choose a date. If you chose Print select or Print (DPOF) in Step 2, use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture full screen, press and hold the X W (M) + 13: Choose number (T) button.
Page 239 Display printing options. Press J to display PictBridge printing options. Adjust printing options. Choose page size, border, and time stamp options as described on page 216 (a warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small for an index print). Start printing.
Page 240 Select pictures. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture in full screen, press and hold the X (T) button. To select the current picture for printing, hold the W (M) button and press 1.
Page 241 Select imprint options. Highlight the following options and press 2 to toggle the highlighted option on or off (to complete the print order without including this information, proceed to Step 5). • Print shooting data: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order.
Page 242: 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 243 ❚❚ HDMI Options The HDMI option in the setup menu (0 271) controls output resolution and can be used to enable the camera for remote control from devices that support HDMI-CEC (High-Definition Multimedia Interface–Consumer Electronics Control, a standard that allows HDMI devices to be used to control peripherals to which they are connected).
Page 244: Menu Guide
M enu Guide Defaults The default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below. For information on two-button resets, see page 133. ❚❚ Playback Menu Defaults Option Default Playback folder (0 230) NC_DF Image review (0 232) After delete (0 233) Show next Rotate tall (0 233)
Page 245 Option Default White balance (0 81) Auto > Normal Fine-tuning (0 84) A-B: 0, G-M: 0 Choose color temp. (0 88) 5000 K Preset manual (0 90) Set Picture Control (0 100) Standard Color space (0 240) sRGB Active D-Lighting (0 110) HDR (high dynamic range) HDR mode (0 113) Exposure differential (0 114)
Page 246 ❚❚ Custom Settings Menu Defaults Option Default a1 AF-C priority selection (0 246) Release a2 AF-S priority selection (0 246) Focus a3 Focus tracking with lock-on (0 247) 3 (Normal) a4 AF activation (0 247) Shutter/AF-ON a5 Focus point illumination (0 248) AF point illumination Auto Manual focus mode...
Page 247 Option Default d4 Screen tips (0 254) d5 CL mode shooting speed (0 254) 3 fps d6 Max. continuous release (0 254) d7 File number sequence (0 255) d8 Information display (0 256) Auto d9 LCD illumination (0 256) d10 Exposure delay mode (0 256) e1 Flash sync speed (0 257) 1/200 s e2 Flash shutter speed (0 258)
Page 248 Option Default f7 Customize command dials (0 267) Reverse rotation Change main/sub Aperture setting Sub-command dial Menus and playback f8 Release button to use dial (0 269) f9 Slot empty release lock (0 269) Enable release f10 Reverse indicators (0 269) f11 Easy shutter-speed shift (0 270) * Defaults for the current Custom Settings bank can be restored using Custom settings bank (0 245).
Page 249: D The Playback Menu: Managing Images
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab. G button The playback menu contains the following options: Option Option Delete After delete Playback folder Rotate tall Hide image Slide show Playback display options DPOF print order...
Page 250: Playback Folder
G button ➜ D playback menu Choose a folder for playback (0 185): Option Description Pictures in all folders created with the Df will be visible NC_DF during playback. Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback. Only pictures in the current folder will be visible during Current playback.
Page 251 Follow the steps below to hide or reveal selected pictures. Choose Select/set. Highlight Select/set and press Select pictures. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press W (M) button and hold the X (T) button) and press W (M) to select the current picture.
Page 252: Playback Display Options
Playback Display Options G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the information available in the playback photo information display (0 188). Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option, then press 2 to select the option for the photo information display. A L appears next to selected items;...
Page 253: After Delete
After Delete G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the picture displayed after an image is deleted. Option Description Display following picture. If deleted picture was S Show next last frame, previous picture will be displayed. Display previous picture. If deleted picture was T Show previous first frame, following picture will be displayed.
Page 254: Slide Show
Slide Show G button ➜ D playback menu Create a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 230). Hidden images (0 230) are not displayed. Option Description Start slide show. Start Frame interval Choose how long each picture will be displayed. To start the slide show, highlight Start and press J.
Page 255: 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 The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Option Shooting menu bank Color space Storage folder Active D-Lighting File naming HDR (high dynamic range) Image quality...
Page 256: Shooting Menu Bank
Shooting Menu Bank G button ➜ C shooting menu Shooting menu options are stored in one of four banks. With the exceptions of Multiple exposure, Interval timer shooting, and modifications to Picture Controls (quick adjust and other manual adjustments), changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others.
Page 257: Storage Folder
Storage Folder G button ➜ C shooting menu Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored. ❚❚ Selecting Folders by Folder Number Select folder by Choose number. Highlight Select folder by number and press 2. The dialog shown at right will be displayed.
Page 258 Folder and File Numbers If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 999 pictures or a picture numbered 9999, the shutter-release will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken. To continue shooting, create a folder with a number less than 999, or select an existing folder with a number less than 999 and less than 999 images.
Page 259: File Naming
File Naming G button ➜ C shooting menu Photographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space, “_DSC”, followed by a four-digit number and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSC_0001.JPG”).
Page 260: 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...
Page 261: Vignette Control
Vignette Control G button ➜ C shooting menu “Vignetting” is a drop in brightness at the edges of a photograph. Vignette control reduces vignetting for type G, E, and D lenses (DX and PC lenses excluded). Its effects vary from lens to lens and are most noticeable at maximum aperture.
Page 262: Long Exposure Nr (Long Exposure Noise Reduction)
Long Exposure NR (Long G button ➜ C shooting menu 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;...
Page 263: 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 Setting groups Custom settings bank (0 245)
Page 264 The following Custom Settings are available: Custom Setting Custom Setting Custom settings bank e Bracketing/flash a Autofocus e1 Flash sync speed a1 AF-C priority selection e2 Flash shutter speed a2 AF-S priority selection e3 Optional flash a3 Focus tracking with lock-on e4 Exposure comp.
Page 265: 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 266: A: Autofocus
a: Autofocus a1: AF-C Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography (0 59), 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).
Page 267: A3: Focus Tracking With Lock-On
a3: Focus Tracking with Lock- G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu 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 59). Option Description C 5 (Long) When the distance to the subject changes abruptly, the camera waits for the specified period before adjusting the D 3 (Normal)
Page 268: A5: Focus Point Illumination
a5: Focus Point Illumination G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu The options in this menu control whether or not the focus points are illuminated. ❚❚ AF point illumination Choose whether the active focus point is highlighted in red in the viewfinder.
Page 269: A6: Focus Point Wrap-Around
a6: Focus Point Wrap-Around G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether focus-point selection “wraps around” from one edge of the viewfinder to another. Option Description Focus-point selection “wraps around” from top to bottom, bottom to top, right to left, and left to right, so that, for example, Wrap pressing 2 when a focus point at the right edge of the display...
Page 270: B: Metering/Exposure
b: Metering/Exposure b1: Center-Weighted Area G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu 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.
Page 271: C: Timers/Ae Lock
c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected, exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. c2: Standby timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose how long the camera continues to meter exposure when no operations are performed.
Page 272: C3: Self-Timer
c3: Self-Timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu 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 (0 48). •...
Page 273: C4: Monitor Off Delay
c4: Monitor off Delay G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose how long the monitor remains on when no operations are performed during playback (Playback; defaults to 10 s) and image review (Image review; defaults to 4 s), when menus (Menus; defaults to 1 minute) or information (Information display;...
Page 274: D3: Iso Display
d3: ISO Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected, the viewfinder will show ISO sensitivity in place of the number of exposures remaining. d4: Screen Tips G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose On to display tool tips for items selected in the information display (0 14).
Page 275: D7: File Number Sequence
d7: File Number Sequence G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu 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 276: D8: Information Display
d8: Information Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If Auto (v) is selected, the color of the lettering in the information display (0 11) 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 (w;...
Page 277: E: Bracketing/Flash
e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Sync Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls flash sync speed. Option Description Auto FP high-speed sync is used when a compatible flash unit is attached (0 119). If other flash units are used, 1/250 s shutter speed is set to s.
Page 278: E2: Flash Shutter Speed
e2: Flash Shutter Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines the slowest shutter speed available when using front- or rear- curtain sync or red-eye reduction in exposure mode P or A (regardless of the setting chosen, shutter speeds can be as slow as 30 s in S and M modes or at flash settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or red-eye reduction with slow sync).
Page 279: E4: Exposure Comp. For Flash
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected when the camera is being used with an optional flash unit that supports the Nikon Creative Lighting system (0 118), a modeling flash will be emitted when the camera Pv button is pressed (0 41).
Page 280: E7: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)
e7: Auto Bracketing (Mode M) G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines which settings are affected when AE & flash or AE only is selected for Custom Setting e6 in manual exposure mode. Option Description Camera varies shutter speed (Custom Setting e6 set to AE only) or shutter speed and flash level Flash/speed (Custom Setting e6 set to AE &...
Page 281: F: Controls
f: Controls f1: D Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the D button: turning the control panel LCD backlight ( backlight on or off (D on/off ) or turning the control panel and information display on or off (DR D and information display on/off ).
Page 282: F3: Multi Selector
❚❚ Live View Role assigned to J button Option Pressing the J button in live view selects the center Select center focus point focus point. Press the J button to toggle zoom on and off. Choose the initial zoom setting from Low magnification, Medium magnification, and High Zoom on/off magnification.
Page 283: F4: Assign Fn Button
f4: Assign Fn Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Fn button, either by itself (Press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Press + command dials). ❚❚ Press Selecting Press displays the following options: Option Description q Preview...
Page 284 Option Description If the Fn button is pressed while exposure, flash, or ADL bracketing is active in single frame or quiet shutter-release mode, all shots in the current bracketing program will be taken each time the Bracketing shutter-release button is pressed. If white balance burst bracketing is active or continuous release mode (mode C...
Page 285 Option Description Fn button performs same function as K button. Select when using a telephoto lens or in other K Playback circumstances in which it is difficult to operate the K button with your left hand. Pressing the button has no effect. None Incompatible Options If the option selected for Press can not be used in combination with the...
Page 286: F5: Assign Preview Button
❚❚ Press + command dials Selecting Press + command dials displays the following options: Option Description Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate a command Choose dial to choose an image area (0 51). image area Choose non- Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate a command dial to choose a lens number specified using the Non- CPU lens CPU lens data option (0 163).
Page 287: F6: Assign Ae-L/Af-L Button
f6: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the A AE-L/AF-L button, either alone (Press) or in combination with the command dials (Press + command dials). The options available are the same as for Assign Fn button (0 263), except that HDR (high dynamic range) and Multiple exposure are not available for Press + command dials.
Page 288 • Aperture setting: If Sub-command dial is selected, aperture can only be adjusted with the sub-command dial (or with the main command dial if On is selected for Change main/sub). If Aperture ring is selected, aperture can only be adjusted with the lens aperture ring and the camera aperture display will show aperture in increments of 1 EV (aperture for type G and E lenses is still set using the sub-command dial).
Page 289: F8: Release Button To Use Dial
f8: Release Button to Use Dial G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Selecting Yes allows adjustments that are normally made by holding the W (M), X (T), L (U), AF-mode, or D button and rotating a command dial to be made by rotating the command dial after the button is released (this also applies to the Fn, Pv, and A AE-L/AF-L buttons if they have been assigned a “+ command dials”...
Page 290: F11: Easy Shutter-Speed Shift
f11: Easy Shutter-Speed Shift G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected, the main command dial can be used to adjust the shutter speed selected with the shutter-speed dial by ± EV in increments of EV. If the shutter speed dial is set to 4 (4 s, labelled in red), the main command dial can be used to select shutter speeds as slow as 30 s.
Page 291: 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 The setup menu contains the following options: Option Option Format memory card Copyright information Monitor brightness Save/load settings Auto info display Virtual horizon Clean image sensor...
Page 292: Format Memory Card
Format Memory Card G button ➜ B setup menu Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being formatted in other devices. Format the card as described below. 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 (0 211).
Page 293: Monitor Brightness
Monitor Brightness G button ➜ B setup menu Press 1 or 3 to choose monitor brightness for playback, menus, and the information display. Choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness. See Also For information on adjusting monitor brightness in live view, see page 179.
Page 294: Image Dust Off Ref Photo
Image Dust Off Ref Photo G button ➜ B setup menu 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 295 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 is pressed. Note that noise reduction will be performed if the subject is poorly lit, increasing recording times.
Page 296: Flicker Reduction
Flicker Reduction G button ➜ B setup menu Reduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting during live view. 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 297: Language
Language G button ➜ B setup menu Choose a language for camera menus and messages. Auto Image Rotation G button ➜ B setup menu Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback (0 187) or when viewed in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or in Capture NX 2 (available separately;...
Page 298: Image Comment
Image Comment G button ➜ B setup menu 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; 0 325). The comment is also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information display (0 193).
Page 299: 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...
Page 300: Save/Load Settings
G button ➜ B setup menu Select Save settings to save the following settings to the memory card (if the card is full, an error will be displayed). Use this option to share settings among Df cameras. Menu Option Playback display options...
Page 301 Menu Option Custom settings All Custom Settings (all banks) Auto info display Clean image sensor Flicker reduction Time zone and date (excepting date and time) Language Auto image rotation Image comment Setup Copyright information Non-CPU lens data HDMI Location data Assign remote Fn button Wireless mobile adapter Eye-Fi upload...
Page 302: Virtual Horizon
Virtual Horizon G button ➜ B setup menu 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 dot in the center of the display will turn green.
Page 303: Af Fine-Tune
AF Fine-tune G button ➜ B setup menu Fine-tune focus for up to 12 lens types. AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus; use only when required. Option Description • On: Turn AF tuning on. AF fine-tune •...
Page 304: Assign Remote Fn Button
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. 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 305: Eye-Fi Upload
Eye-Fi Upload G button ➜ B setup menu 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 if signal strength is insufficient.
Page 306: Firmware Version
Eye-Fi Cards Eye-Fi cards may emit wireless signals when Disable is selected. If a warning is displayed in the monitor (0 349), turn the camera off and remove the card. See the manual provided with the Eye-Fi card, and direct any inquiries to the manufacturer.
Page 307: 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.
Page 308 Retouching Copies Most options can be applied to copies created using other retouch options, although (with the exception of Image overlay) each option can be applied only once (note that multiple edits may result in loss of detail). Options that can not be applied to the current image are grayed out and unavailable.
Page 309: 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 To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button.
Page 310 Create a retouched copy. Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a o icon. Creating Retouched Copies During Playback Retouched copies can also be created during playback. Display picture full Highlight an option Create retouched frame and press P.
Page 311: 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 312: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction G button ➜ N retouch menu This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the 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 313: Trim
Trim G button ➜ N retouch menu 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. Description Reduce size of W (M) Press W (M) to reduce the size of the crop.
Page 314: Monochrome
Monochrome G button ➜ N retouch menu Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype Increase displays a preview of the selected saturation image; press 1 to increase color saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a monochrome copy.
Page 315: Filter Effects
Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu Choose from the following filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture less blue. The Skylight effect can be previewed in the monitor as shown at right.
Page 316: Color Balance
Color Balance G button ➜ N retouch menu 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 (0 192) giving the distribution of tones in the copy. Increase amount of green Create retouched copy Increase amount of blue...
Page 317: Image Overlay
Image Overlay G button ➜ N retouch menu 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 overlays created in an imaging application.
Page 318 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 (T) button. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display. Select the second image.
Page 319 Save the overlay. Press J while the preview is displayed to save the overlay. After an overlay is created, the resulting image will be displayed full-frame in the monitor. Image Overlay Only NEF (RAW) photographs with the same image area and bit depth can be combined.
Page 320: Nef (Raw) Processing
NEF (RAW) Processing G button ➜ N retouch menu Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. Select a photograph.
Page 321 Choose settings for the JPEG copy. 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 322: Resize
Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu 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 size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. The options shown at right will be displayed;...
Page 323 Choose pictures. Highlight Select image and press 2. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the W (M) button to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button). Selected pictures are marked by a 8 icon.
Page 324: Quick Retouch
Quick Retouch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of enhancement. The effect can be previewed in the edit display.
Page 325: Distortion Control
Distortion Control G button ➜ N retouch menu 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;...
Page 326: Color Outline
Color Outline G button ➜ N retouch menu Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for painting. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph. Before After Color Sketch G button ➜...
Page 327: Perspective Control
Perspective Control G button ➜ N retouch menu 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).
Page 328: Miniature Effect
Miniature Effect G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame. Press Description Press W (M) to choose orientation of area that...
Page 329: Selective Color
Selective Color G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color. Select Selective color. Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog. Select a photograph. Highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press...
Page 330 Highlight the color range. Color range Rotate the main command dial to highlight the color range for the selected color. Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final photograph.
Page 331: Side-By-Side Comparison
Side-by-side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if P button is pressed to display the retouch menu when a copy or original is played back full frame. Select a picture. In full-frame playback, select a retouched copy (shown by a o icon) or a photograph that has been...
Page 332 Compare the copy with the Options used to create copy 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 Retouched...
Page 333: 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 334 ❚❚ 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 335 ❚❚ 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 336 ❚❚ 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 337: 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 338: Technical Notes
✔ ✔ ✔ AI-P NIKKOR — — AI-, AI-modified, NIKKOR or ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — Nikon Series E lenses ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Non-AI lenses — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ Medical-NIKKOR 120mm f/4 —...
Page 339 6 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. 7 Manual exposure mode only. 8 Can be used with AF-S and AF-I lenses only (0 321). For information on the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding, see page 321.
Page 340 The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens. Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following can be used with the Df: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • NIKKOR-S Auto 3.5cm/2.8 (35mm/ • Lenses that require the AU-1 2.8) lenses with serial numbers...
Page 341 AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters The table below shows the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding when an AF-S/AF-I teleconverter is attached. Note that the camera may be unable to focus on dark or low-contrast subjects if the combined aperture is slower than f/5.6. Autofocus is not available when teleconverters are used with the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED.
Page 342 Calculating Angle of View The Df can be used with Nikon lenses for 35mm (135) format cameras. If Auto DX crop is on (0 52) and a 35mm format lens is attached, the angle of view will be the same as a frame of 35mm film (36.0 ×...
Page 343: Other Accessories
• Filters intended for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The Df can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use C-PL or C-PL II circular polarizing filters instead. • Use NC filters to protect the lens.
Page 344 • Eyepiece Adapter DK-18: The DK-18 is used when attaching the accessories DG-2 magnifier or DR-3 right-angle viewing attachment to the Df. • Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-14/Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-17A: These viewfinder eyepieces prevent fogging in humid or cold conditions.
Page 345 At default settings, Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates to Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in to an account on the computer and the computer is connected to the Internet. A message is automatically displayed when an update is found.
Page 346: 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. Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot (q) and power connector (w) covers. Insert the EP-5A power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the connector to keep the...
Page 347 Connect the EH-5b AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (q) and the EP-5A power cable to the DC socket (w). A V icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
Page 348: 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 the battery 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 349: 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 350: Clean At Startup/Shutdown
❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown” Choose from the following options: Option Description The image sensor is automatically cleaned each 5 Clean at startup time the camera is turned on. The image sensor is automatically cleaned during 6 Clean at shutdown shutdown each time the camera is turned off. Clean at startup &...
Page 351: Manual Cleaning
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 or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s internal circuitry.
Page 352 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning. Turn the camera on and press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Lock mirror up G button for cleaning in the setup menu and press 2. Press J. The message shown at right will be displayed in the monitor and a row of dashes will appear in the control panel and viewfinder.
Page 353 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 354 Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the low-pass filter during production and shipping. The Df, however, is designed to be used with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged.
Page 355: 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 356 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 357 Notes on the monitor: The monitor is constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.
Page 358 • Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance. • A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase a new battery. •...
Page 359: Exposure Program (Mode P)
Exposure Program (Mode P) The exposure program for mode P 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 360: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Page 361: Shooting
Shooting Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders. Shutter-release disabled: • Memory card is locked, full, or not inserted (0 19, 29). • Release locked is selected for Custom Setting f9 (Slot empty release lock; 0 269). •...
Page 362 Can not measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (0 92). Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance: Image was not created with Df (0 96). White balance bracketing unavailable: • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image quality (0 55, 141).
Page 363: Playback
Exposure compensation can not be used: Choose exposure mode P, S, or A (0 38, 39, 41). Noise (reddish areas or other artifacts) appears in long time-exposures: Enable long exposure noise reduction (0 242). The brightness of the image in the monitor differs from the exposure of photographs taken in live view: •...
Page 364 (0 275). Computer displays NEF (RAW) images differently from camera: Third-party software does not display effects of Picture Controls or Active D-Lighting. Use ViewNX 2 (supplied) or optional Nikon software such as Capture NX 2 (available separately).
Page 365: Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Date of recording is not correct: Set camera clock (0 27, 276). Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available at certain combinations of settings or when no memory card is inserted.
Page 366: Error Messages
G or E lenses). Ready a fully-charged Low battery. spare battery. • Battery exhausted. • Recharge or replace battery. • Battery can not be • Contact Nikon- used. authorized service representative. xvi, 18, (flashes) (flashes) • Replace the battery, or recharge the...
Page 367 Indicator Control View- panel finder Problem Solution Camera unable to focus Change composition or — 61, 68 (flashes) using autofocus. focus manually. • Use a lower ISO sensitivity • In exposure mode: P Use optional ND 38, 323 Subject too bright; filter photo will be S Increase shutter...
Page 368 • Delete photographs. (flashes) (flashes) camera has run out of • Insert new memory file or folder numbers. card. Release shutter. If error persists or appears Camera malfunction. frequently, consult — (flashes) Nikon-authorized service representative.
Page 369 Turn camera off and No memory card. S detect memory confirm that card is card. correctly inserted. • Error accessing • Use Nikon- memory card. approved card. • Check that contacts — are clean. If card is This memory damaged, contact...
Page 370 — Set camera clock. 27, 276 not set. reset Failed to update flash unit firmware. Flash Firmware for flash Contact a Nikon- cannot be used. unit mounted on — authorized service — Contact a Nikon- camera was not representative. updated correctly.
Page 371 Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution File has been created or modified using a File can not be played Cannot display — computer or — this file. back on camera. different make of camera, or file is corrupt. Selected image Images created with Cannot select —...
Page 372: Specifications
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon Df Digital Camera Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Type Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Nikon FX format Effective angle of view Effective pixels Effective pixels 16.2 million Image sensor 36.0 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor...
Page 373 Viewfinder Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage • FX (36×24): Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical • DX (24×16): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical –1 Magnification Approx. 0.7 × (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m –1 15 mm (–1.0 m ;...
Page 374 Release S (single frame), C (continuous low speed), Release mode (continuous high speed), J (quiet shutter-release), E (self-timer), M (mirror up) Frame advance rate 1–5 fps (C ) or 5.5 fps (C 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, Self-timer or 3 s Exposure...
Page 375 Active D-Lighting Normal, Low, or Off Focus Autofocus Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, and 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors; the center 33 points are available at apertures slower than f/5.6 and faster than f/8, while the center 7 focus points are available at f/8) –1 –...
Page 376 Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock 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;...
Page 377 Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or Playback calendar) playback with playback zoom, photo slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, and auto image rotation Interface Hi-Speed USB Type C mini-pin HDMI connector HDMI output Accessory terminal Wireless remote controllers: WR-R10 and WR-1 (available separately)
Page 378 • 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 379 Lens construction 7 elements in 6 groups (including 1 aspherical lens element) Angle of view • Nikon film SLR and FX-format D-SLR cameras: 47° • Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras: 31° 30´ Distance information Output to camera Autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor and...
Page 380: Af-S Nikkor 50Mm F/1.8G (Special Edition)
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition) The parts of the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition) are shown below. Focus distance Focus distance mark indicator Lens mounting mark Lens hood mounting mark Lens cap Rear lens cap Rubber lens-mount gasket Focus ring (0 68, 183) CPU contacts...
Page 381 • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immediately and take the lens to a Nikon-authorized service center for repair. • Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To...
Page 382 LLC. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Page 383: Approved Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. SD cards SDHC cards SDXC cards SanDisk 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB Toshiba 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, Panasonic 48 GB, 64 GB 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB...
Page 384: Memory Card Capacity
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on an 8 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I card at different image quality (0 55), image size (0 58), and image area settings (0 51). ❚❚...
Page 385 ❚❚ DX (24×16) Image Area Image quality Image size File size No. of images Buffer capacity NEF (RAW), Lossless — 7.2 MB compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Lossless — 8.9 MB compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), — 6.6 MB Compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), —...
Page 386 d6—Max. Continuous Release (0 254) The maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst can be set to any amount between 1 and 100.
Page 387: Battery Life
• Using a WU-1a wireless mobile adapter or WR-R10/WR-1 wireless remote controllers • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL14a batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.
Page 388: Index
Index Accessory terminal ...... 170, 325 Symbols Active D-Lighting......110, 145 P (Programmed auto)......38 Add items (My Menu)......314 S (Shutter-priority auto) ......39 Adjust viewfinder focus......28 A (Aperture-priority auto)..... 41 ADL bracketing (Auto bracketing set)..M (Manual) ..........42 145, 259 B (Bulb) ............
Page 389 Auto DX crop ........52, 53 Color outline........... 306 Auto FP high-speed sync... 119, 257 Color sketch ..........306 Auto image rotation......277 Color space..........240 Auto info display ........273 Color temperature..... 82, 83, 88 Auto ISO sensitivity control ....72 Compatible lenses........
Page 390 DPOF print order ........219 Flash ready indicator ....121, 131 DX (24 × 16) 1.5 × ........52 Flash shutter speed ......258 DX format........... 52 Flash sync speed ......127, 257 Dynamic-area AF ......62, 64 Flash sync terminal....... 117 Flexible program........
Page 391 High Dynamic Range (HDR) ....112 Lo (Sensitivity)........... 71 High ISO NR..........242 Location data......... 170, 194 Highlights ..........190 Lock mirror up for cleaning....332 Histogram ......191, 192, 261 Long exposure NR ........ 242 Long time-exposures ......44 Lossless compressed (Type)....
Page 392 NEF (RAW) recording ......57 Print select..........217 Neutral (Set Picture Control) ..... 100 Printing ............. 214 No. of copies (PictBridge) ....216 Programmed auto ........38 Noise reduction ........242 Protecting photographs..... 201 Non-AI lens ........25, 167 Non-CPU lens......25, 163, 318 Quick retouch.........
Page 393 Shade (White balance) ......82 Timer ..........48, 156 Shooting data......... 193 Trim............293 Shooting menu........235 Tripod............. 3 Shooting menu bank......236 Two-button reset ........133 Shutter speed ......39, 40, 42 Type (NEF (RAW) recording)....57 Shutter-priority auto....... 39 Type D lens........
Page 394: Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty
Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty Dear Nikon Customer, We thank you for your purchasing this Nikon product. Should your Nikon product require warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom it was purchased or a member of our authorized service network within the sales territory of Nikon Europe BV (Europe/Africa and Russia).
Page 395 • any damage resulting from modifications or adjustments which may be made to the product, without the prior written consent of Nikon, in order to comply with local or national technical standards in force in any other country than the ones for which the product was originally designed and/or manufactured.
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Nikon Df User Manual

Introduction

Basic Photography and Playback

Exposure Mode

Release Mode

Image Recording Options

Focus

ISO Sensitivity

Exposure

White Balance

Image Enhancement

Flash Photography

Other Shooting Options

Live View Photography

More on Playback

Connections

Menu Guide

Technical Notes

Quick Links

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