Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual...
Page 2: Error Messages
Where to Find It Find what you’re looking for from: The Q&A Index ➜ pp. iv–ix Know what you want to do but don’t know the function name? Find it from the “question and answer” index. The Table of Contents ➜...
Page 3: Package Contents
Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera. Memory cards are sold separately. • D700 digital • Body cap • BM-9 LCD monitor camera (pg. 3) (pp. 36, 388) cover (pg. 21) • EN-EL3e • MH-18a quick •...
Page 4: Symbols And Conventions
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. PictBridge is a trademark. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Page 5 Introduction Tutorial Image Recording Options Focus Release Mode ISO Sensitivity Exposure White Balance Image Enhancement Flash Photography Other Shooting Options More About Playback Connections Menu Guide Technical Notes...
Page 6: Q&A Index
Q&A Index Find what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index. New Features Question Key phrase See page How do I take pictures in FX format? Image area How do I take high-quality NEF (RAW) 14-bit NEF (RAW) photos? Can I use the monitor as a viewfinder? Live view...
Page 7 Can I display the menus in a different Language language? Can I save menu settings for use on a Save/load settings different D700 camera? Menus and Displays Question Key phrase See page How do I get more information on a...
Page 8 Question Key phrase See page What do these indicators mean? Viewfinder, control panel, shooting 8, 10, 12 What information is in the shooting information display information display? Error messages and What does this warning mean? displays How much charge does the battery Battery level have left? How do I get more information about...
Page 9 Question Key phrase See page Exposure mode f How do I freeze or blur moving objects? (shutter-priority auto) How do I blur background details or Exposure mode g keep both foreground and background (aperture-priority auto) in focus? Can I set both shutter speed and Exposure mode h aperture manually? (manual)
Page 10 Viewing Photographs Question Key phrase See page Can I view my photographs on the Camera playback camera? Can I view more information about Photo info photos? Why do parts of my photos blink? Photo info, highlights 222, 264 Deleting individual How do I get rid of an unwanted photo? photos Can I delete several photos at once?
Page 11 Question Key phrase See page Can I use the camera to create JPEG Color balance copies of NEF (RAW) photographs? Can I overlay two photos to make a Image overlay single image? Viewing or Printing Photographs on Other Devices Question Key phrase See page Can I view my photos on TV?
Page 12: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Q&A Index ....................iv For Your Safety .................. xviii Notices.....................xxi Introduction Overview....................2 Getting to Know the Camera..............3 Camera Body ..................3 The Control Panel................8 The Viewfinder Display..............10 The Shooting Information Display ..........12 The Command Dials ...............16 Quick Start Guide................. 22 Tutorial Camera Menus..................
Page 13 Image Recording Options Image Area..................... 58 Image Quality..................64 Image Size ....................69 Focus Focus Mode ................... 72 AF-Area Mode..................74 Focus Point Selection................. 76 Focus Lock....................78 Manual Focus..................81 Release Mode Choosing a Release Mode ..............84 Continuous Mode................86 Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) ......
Page 14 Long Time-Exposures...............124 Autoexposure (AE) Lock..............126 Exposure Compensation..............128 Bracketing ....................130 White Balance White Balance Options ..............140 Fine-Tuning White Balance............143 Choosing a Color Temperature ............147 Preset Manual ..................148 Image Enhancement Picture Controls..................160 Creating Custom Picture Controls.......... 168 Active D-Lighting................179 Color Space..................181 Flash Photography The Built-in Flash ................184 Using the Built-in Flash..............185 Flash Modes..................188...
Page 15 More About Playback Full-Frame Playback .................218 Photo Information................220 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback .....232 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........234 Protecting Photographs from Deletion........235 Deleting Individual Photographs ..........236 Connections Connecting to a Computer ............238 Direct USB Connection ...............240 Wireless and Ethernet Networks ..........242 Printing Photographs...............243 Direct USB Connection ...............244 Viewing Photographs on TV............255...
Page 16 Active Folder................272 File Naming ................274 Image Quality ................274 Image Size................... 274 Image Area ................. 274 JPEG Compression..............275 NEF (RAW) Recording ............. 275 White Balance................275 Set Picture Control..............275 Manage Picture Control............275 Color Space ................275 Active D-Lighting ..............
Page 17 b5: Center-Weighted Area ............294 b6: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure.........294 c: Timers/AE Lock ................296 c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L .........296 c2: Auto Meter-off Delay............296 c3: Self-Timer Delay ..............297 c4: Monitor off Delay...............297 d: Shooting/Display..............298 d1: Beep ..................298 d2: Viewfinder Grid Display ..........298 d3: Screen Tips................298 d4: CL Mode Shooting Speed ..........299 d5: Max.
Page 18 f12: Reverse Indicators ............330 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup..........331 Format Memory Card ............. 332 LCD Brightness................332 Clean Image Sensor..............332 Lock Mirror up for Cleaning ..........332 Video Mode................333 HDMI..................... 333 World Time ................. 334 Language ..................334 Image Comment ..............
Page 19 Technical Notes Compatible Lenses ................370 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)..........377 Other Accessories................385 Caring for the Camera..............391 Storage....................391 Cleaning ...................391 The Low-Pass Filter...............392 “Clean Now” ................392 “Clean at Startup/Shutdown” ..........393 Manual Cleaning...............395 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions......398 Troubleshooting ................402 Error Messages ...................409 Appendix ....................417 Specifications..................428 Index.......................438...
Page 20: 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 21 • Replace the terminal cover when Do not use in the presence of flammable transporting the battery. Do not Do not use electronic equipment transport or store the battery with in the presence of flammable gas, metal objects such as necklaces or as this could result in explosion or hairpins.
Page 22 Nikon for the purpose to maintain • Dust on or near the metal parts of compliance with product the plug should be removed with regulations.
Page 23: Notices
Notices • No part of the manuals included with this • Nikon will not be held liable for any product may be reproduced, transmitted, damages resulting from the use of this transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, product. • While every effort has been made to or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior...
Page 24 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 25 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 26 Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery 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 27: Introduction
Introduction This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts. Overview................pg. 2 Getting to Know the Camera ........... pg. 3 Camera Body ..................pg. 3 The Control Panel ................pg. 8 The Viewfinder Display..............
Page 28: Overview
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...
Page 29: Getting To Know The Camera
Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body 1 Release mode dial.......85 8 BS-1 accessory shoe cover ..377 2 Release mode dial...
Page 30 Camera Body (Continued) 1 Built-in flash ....... 185 8 Connector cover ..... 240, 255 2 Flash pop-up button....185 9 HDMI mini-pin connector..257 3 M (flash mode) button .... 185 10 Video connector......255 11 USB connector....240, 245 Y (flash compensation) 12 DC-IN connector for button ..........
Page 31 1 AF-assist illuminator ....290 6 Battery-chamber cover Self-timer lamp ......103 latch..........34 7 Contact cover for optional Red-eye reduction lamp..188 2 Sub-command dial.....16 MB-D10 battery pack ....385 3 Depth-of-field preview 8 CPU contacts 9 Mounting index ......36 button .........115, 324 4 Fn button ..131, 135, 193, 320 10 Lens mount........
Page 32 Camera Body (Continued) 1 Viewfinder ........45 8 L (protect) button ....235 2 Viewfinder eyepiece....45 ? (help) button ......31 9 W (thumbnail/playback 3 Eyepiece shutter lever....45 4 O (delete) button....56, 236 zoom out) button .....232 10 X (playback zoom in) Q (format) button.....43 5 K (playback) button ..
Page 33 1 Diopter adjustment control ..45 8 Focus selector lock..... 76 2 Metering selector..... 113 9 Memory card slot cover.... 41 3 A (AE/AF lock) 10 AF-area mode selector ..... 74 11 Memory card access button ......78, 79, 325 4 B (AF-ON) button ..73, 96 lamp .........
Page 34: The Control Panel
The Control Panel Shutter speed ......118, 121 Exposure mode ......114 Exposure compensation Image size..........70 value..........128 Image quality ........65 Flash compensation value ..190 White balance fine-tuning ISO sensitivity........ 106 indicator.......... 146 White balance fine-tuning ..146 White balance ....... 140 Color temperature.......
Page 35 13 Aperture (f-number)..119, 121 20 MB-D10 battery indicator ..304 21 Battery indicator ......46 Aperture 22 Interval timer indicator....206 (number of stops)....120, 373 23 Electronic analog exposure Exposure and flash bracketing increment ....132 display..........123 WB bracketing increment..136 Exposure compensation ...
Page 36: The Viewfinder Display
The Viewfinder Display 18 19...
Page 37 1 Framing grid (displayed when 16 Number of exposures On is selected for Custom remaining ........47 Setting d2; not displayed when Number of shots remaining DX format (24 × 16) is selected before memory buffer fills... 53, 87 for Image area; pg. 58)..298 White balance recording 2 AF area brackets ....45, 94 indicator........151...
Page 38: The Shooting Information Display
The Shooting Information Display Shooting information, including shutter speed, aperture, the number of exposures remaining, buffer capacity, and AF-area mode, is displayed in the monitor when the R button is pressed. Press the R button again to change selected settings (pg. 15). R button To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button a third time or...
Page 39 5 6 7 1 Exposure mode......114 10 Camera battery indicator..46 2 Flexible program indicator ... 117 11 MB-D10 battery type 3 Shutter speed lock icon ..326 display ..........304 MB-D10 battery indicator..303 4 Shutter speed....118, 121 12 “K” (appears when memory Exposure compensation remains for over 1000 value ..........
Page 40 The Shooting Information Display (Continued) 22 23 24 25 2627 21 ISO sensitivity indicator ..106 32 Active D-Lighting indicator ..180 33 Color space indicator ....181 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 34 Depth-of-field preview button ............108 22 Exposure compensation assignment .........324 35 Fn button assignment .....320 indicator ........
Page 41 ❚❚ The Quick Settings Display To change settings for the items listed below, press the R button in the shooting information display. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to jump to the menu for the highlighted item. R button 1 Active D-Lighting.....
Page 42: The Command Dials
The Command Dials The main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings. Fn button M button Bracketing Flash mode/ Flash compensation Sub-command dial QUAL button E button Image quality/ Exposure size compensation...
Page 43 ❚❚ Image Quality and Size Press the QUAL button and rotate the command dials. Set image quality (pg. 65) QUAL button Main command dial Control panel Choose an image size (pg. 70) QUAL button Sub-command dial Control panel ❚❚ ISO Sensitivity Press the ISO button and rotate the main command dial.
Page 44 ❚❚ Exposure Press the I button and rotate the main command dial to choose the exposure mode. Choose the exposure mode (pg. 114) I button Main command dial Control panel Use the command dials to adjust exposure. Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (exposure mode...
Page 45 Set exposure compensation (pg. 128) E button Main command dial Control panel Activate or cancel bracketing/ select number of shots in bracketing Fn button Main command dial Control panel sequence (pp. 131, 134) Select bracketing exposure increment (pg. 132) Fn button Sub-command dial Control panel The Fn Button...
Page 46 ❚❚ White Balance Press the WB button and rotate the command dials. Choose a white balance setting (pg. 141) WB button Main command dial Control panel Fine-tune white balance (pg. 146), set color temperature (pg. 147), or WB button Sub-command dial Control panel choose a white balance preset (pg.
Page 47 Attaching the AN-D700 Camera Strap Attach the camera strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below. The BM-9 Monitor Cover A clear plastic cover is provided with the camera to keep the monitor clean and protect it when the camera is not in use.
Page 48: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for a quick start with your camera. Charge the battery (pg. 32). Insert the battery (pg. 34). Attach a lens (pg. 36). Mounting index Insert a memory card (pg. 41). Front Turn the camera on (pg. 46). For information on choosing a language and setting the time and date, see page 38.
Page 49 Check camera settings (pp. 46, 49). Exposure mode Battery level Image size Number of exposures remaining Image quality White balance ISO sensitivity Control panel Viewfinder display Select single-servo autofocus (pp. 51, 72). Rotate the focus-mode selector to S (single-servo autofocus). Focus and shoot (pp.
Page 51: Tutorial
Tutorial This section describes how to use the camera menus, how to ready the camera for use, and how to take your first pictures and play them back. Camera Menus ..............pg. 26 Using Camera Menus ..............pg. 28 Help ...................... pg. 31 First Steps ................
Page 52: Camera Menus
Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options G button can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. Tabs Slider shows position in current Choose from playback, shooting, menu. Custom Settings, setup, retouch, and My menus (see following page).
Page 53 ❚❚ Menus The following menus are available: Menu Description Adjust playback settings and manage photos D Playback (pg. 260). C Shooting Adjust shooting settings (pg. 268). A Custom Settings Personalize camera settings (pg. 280). Format memory cards and perform basic camera B Setup setup (pg.
Page 54: Using Camera Menus
Using Camera Menus ❚❚ Menu Controls The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the menus. Multi selector Select Move cursor up highlighted item Select Cancel and return highlighted item to previous menu or display sub- menu J button Select highlighted Move cursor down item...
Page 55 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item.
Page 56 Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button. J button Note the following points: • Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available. • While pressing 2 or the center of the multi selector generally has the same effect as pressing J, there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J.
Page 57: Help
Help If a Q icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the L (Q) button. A description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed.
Page 58: First Steps
First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is powered by an EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). The EN-EL3e is not fully charged at shipment. To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-18a quick charger before use. About two and a quarter hours are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains.
Page 59 Insert the battery. Insert the battery into the charger. The CHARGE lamp will blink while the battery charges. Remove the battery when charging is complete. Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Remove the battery and unplug the charger.
Page 60: Insert The Battery
Insert the Battery Turn the camera off. Power switch Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries. Open the battery-chamber cover. Open the battery-chamber cover on the bottom of the camera. Insert the battery. Insert the battery as shown at right. Close the battery-chamber cover.
Page 61 The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xviii–xx and 398–401 of this manual. To prevent short-circuits, replace the terminal cover when the battery is not in use. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F).
Page 62: Attach A Lens
Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. After confirming that the camera is off, remove the rear lens cap from the lens and remove the camera body cap.
Page 63 Remove the lens cap. ❚❚ 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 while turning the lens clockwise. After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (pg.
Page 64: Basic Setup
Basic Setup The language option in the setup menu is automatically highlighted the first time menus are displayed. Choose a language and set the time and date. Note that if the time and date are not set, B will blink in the monitor and the time and date recorded with photographs will be incorrect.
Page 65 Select World time. Select World time and press 2. Set time zone. A time-zone selection dialog will be displayed. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the local time zone (the UTC field shows the difference between the selected time zone and Coordinated Universal Time, or UTC, in hours) and press J.
Page 66 Set date format. Press 1 or 3 to choose the order in which the year, month, and day will be displayed and press J. Exit to shooting mode. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EH-5a or EH-5 AC adapter...
Page 67: Insert A Memory Card
Insert a Memory Card The camera stores photographs on Type I CompactFlash memory cards (available separately; pg. 390). Type II CompactFlash cards and microdrives can not be used. The following section describes how to insert and format a memory card. Turn the camera off.
Page 68 Close the card slot cover. Close (q) and latch (w) the card slot cover. ❚❚ Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera off. Confirm that the access lamp is off and turn the camera off. Access lamp Remove the memory card. Open the memory card slot cover and press the eject button (q) to partially eject the card (w).
Page 69: Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards Memory cards must be formatted before first use. 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 (pg.
Page 70 Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Memory cards that have been formatted in a computer or other device must be reformatted in the camera before they can be used for recording or playback.
Page 71: Diopter Adjustment
Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. Check that the display in the viewfinder is in focus before shooting. Lift the diopter adjustment control. Remove the lens cap, turn the camera on, and pull the diopter adjustment control out (q).
Page 72: Basic Photography And Playback
Basic Photography and Playback Turn the Camera On Before taking photographs, turn the camera on and check the battery level and number of exposures remaining as described below. Turn the camera on. Power switch Turn the camera on. The control panel will turn on and the display in the viewfinder will light.
Page 73 Check the number of exposures remaining. The exposure-count displays in the control panel and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings. When this number reaches zero, A will flash in the exposure-count displays while the shutter-speed displays will show a blinking n or j.
Page 74 LCD Illuminators Rotating the power switch toward D Power switch activates the exposure meters and the control panel backlight (LCD illuminator), allowing the displays to be read in the dark. After the power switch is released, the illuminators will remain lit for six seconds (at default settings) while the exposure meters are active or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated toward D again.
Page 75: Adjust Camera Settings
Adjust Camera Settings This tutorial describes how to take photos at default settings. Check camera settings. Exposure mode Image size Image quality White balance ISO sensitivity Control panel Viewfinder display Default settings are listed below. Option Default Description Page Record JPEG images at a compression ratio NORM Image of roughly 1 : 8 (Size priority selected for...
Page 76 Choose exposure mode e. I button Press the I button and rotate the main command dial to select exposure mode e. The camera will automatically adjust shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. Main command dial Choose single frame Release mode dial lock release release mode.
Page 77 Choose single-servo Focus-mode selector autofocus. Rotate the focus-mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to S (single-servo autofocus). At this setting, the camera will automatically focus on the subject in the selected focus point when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Page 78: 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 you upper body stable.
Page 79: Focus And Shoot
Focus and Shoot Press the shutter- release button halfway to focus (pg. 54). At default settings, the camera will focus on the subject in the center Focus Buffer focus point. Frame a indicator capacity photo in the viewfinder with the main subject positioned in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 80 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. Smoothly press the shutter- release-button the rest of the Access lamp way down to take the picture. While the photograph is being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to the card slot cover will light.
Page 81 Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2. To view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (pg. 220). 1 / 10 N I KON D700 1 250 35mm AUTO 0, 0 100ND700 DSC_0001. JPG...
Page 82: 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 in “Viewing Photographs” on the previous page. K button Delete the photograph.
Page 83: Image Recording Options
Image Recording Options This section describes how to choose image area, quality, and size. Image Area .................pg. 58 Image Quality..............pg. 64 Image Size................pg. 69...
Page 84: Image Area
Image Area The camera’s FX format (36.0 × 23.9 mm) image sensor can be used to record pictures with an image area (picture angle) equivalent to a 35 mm (135) format film camera. Image area is selected using the Image area option in the shooting menu. At the default setting of Auto DX crop, the camera will automatically crop pictures to the DX picture angle when a DX format lens is attached.
Page 85 ❚❚ Choose Image Area Choose the image area used when Off is selected for Auto DX crop (pg. 61). Option Description Images are recorded in FX format using the full area of the image sensor (36.0 × 23.9 mm), producing a picture angle FX format equivalent to a Nikkor lens on a (36 ×...
Page 86 DX Lenses DX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller picture angle than lenses for 35 mm format cameras. If Auto DX crop is off and FX format (36 × 24) is selected for Image area when a DX lens is attached, the edges of the image may be eclipsed.
Page 87 Image area can be set using the Image area option in the shooting menu or (if image area is assigned to the Fn button) by pressing the Fn button and rotating the main command dial. ❚❚ The Image Area Menu Select Image area.
Page 88 ❚❚ The Fn Button Assign image area to the Fn button. Select Choose image area for Custom Setting f5, Assign FUNC. button > FUNC. button + dials (pg. 323). Choose the image area. Press the Fn button and rotate the main command dial until the desired crop is displayed in the viewfinder (pg.
Page 89 Auto DX Crop The Fn button can not be used to select image area when a DX lens is attached and Auto DX crop is on. The Fn, Depth-of-Field Preview, and AE-L/AF-L Buttons Changes to image area settings can be made using the Fn button (the default setting, see Custom Setting f5, Assign FUNC.
Page 90: Image Quality
Option File type Description Raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card in Nikon Electronic Format (NEF). Use with images that will be transferred to a computer for printing or NEF (RAW) processing. Note that once transferred to a...
Page 91 Image quality is set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel. Main command QUAL button dial Control panel The Image Quality Menu Image quality can also be adjusted using the Image quality option in the shooting menu (pg.
Page 92 NEF (RAW) Recording The NEF (RAW) recording item in the shooting menu controls compression (pg. 67) and bit depth (pg. 68) for NEF (RAW) images. JPEG Compression JPEG images can be compressed for relatively uniform file size or optimal image quality. The JPEG compression option in the shooting menu can be used to choose the type of compression (pg.
Page 93 ❚❚ The JPEG Compression Menu The JPEG compression item in the shooting menu offers the following options for JPEG images: Option Description Images are compressed to produce relatively Size priority uniform file size. Quality varies with scene (default) recorded. Optimal image quality. File size varies with P Optimal quality scene recorded.
Page 94: Bit Nef (Raw)
❚❚ The NEF (RAW) Recording Menu: NEF (RAW) Bit Depth The NEF (RAW) recording > NEF (RAW) bit depth item in the shooting menu offers the following bit-depth options for NEF (RAW) images: Option Description 12-bit NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit-depth of 12 bits. (default) NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit-depth of 14 bits, r 14-bit...
Page 95: Image Size
Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from Large (the default option), Medium, or Small (note that image size varies depending on the option selected for Image area, pg. 58): Image area Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) 4,256 ×...
Page 96 Image size can be set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired option is displayed in the control panel. QUAL button Sub-command dial Control panel The Image Size Menu Image size can also be adjusted using the Image size option in the shooting menu (pg.
Page 97: Focus
Focus – Controlling How the Camera Focuses This section describes the options that control how your camera focuses. Focus Mode ................pg. 72 AF-Area Mode ..............pg. 74 Focus Point Selection ............pg. 76 Focus Lock ................pg. 78 Manual Focus ..............pg. 81...
Page 98: Focus Mode
Focus Mode Focus mode is controlled by the Focus-mode selector focus-mode selector on the front of the camera. There are two autofocus (AF) modes, in which the camera focuses automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and one manual focus mode, in which focus must be adjusted manually using the focusing ring on the lens: Option...
Page 99 Choose single-servo AF for landscapes and other stationary sub- jects. Continuous-servo AF may be a better choice with erratically- moving subjects. Manual focus is recommended when the camera is unable to focus using autofocus. The B Button Autofocus can also be activated by pressing the B button B button.
Page 100: Af-Area Mode
AF-Area Mode AF-area mode determines how the focus point is selected in autofocus mode. To select the AF-area mode, rotate the AF-area mode selector. The following options are available: AF-area mode selector Mode Description User selects focus point manually; camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only.
Page 101 AF-Area Mode AF-area mode is shown in the shooting information display when the R button is pressed. AF-area mode indicator Information AF-area mode display K Single-point AF Custom Setting a3 (Dynamic AF area, pg. 285) 9 points (default) 21 points Dynamic -area AF 51 points...
Page 102: Focus Point Selection
Focus Point Selection The camera offers a choice of 51 focus points that together cover a wide area of the frame. The focus point can be selected manually, allowing photographs to be composed the main subject AF-area mode selector positioned almost anywhere in the frame (single-point and dynamic-area AF), or automatically (auto- area AF;...
Page 103 See Also For information on choosing when the focus point is illuminated, see Custom Setting a6 (AF point illumination, pg. 288). For information on setting focus-point selection to “wrap around, ” see Custom Setting a7 (Focus point wrap-around, pg. 288). For information on choosing the number of focus points that can be selected using the multi selector, see Custom Setting a8 (AF point selection, pg.
Page 104: 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. It can also be used when the autofocus system is unable to focus (pg.
Page 105 Continuous-servo AF Press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-L icon appears in the viewfinder, see page 126). Focus and exposure will remain locked while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed, even if Shutter-release you later remove your finger from the button shutter-release button.
Page 106: Getting Good Results With Autofocus
Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (●) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus.
Page 107: Manual Focus
Manual Focus Manual focus is available for Focus-mode lenses that do not support selector autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results (pg. 80). To focus manually, set the focus-mode selector to M and adjust the lens focusing ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in...
Page 108 The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the 51 focus points).
Page 109: Release Mode
Release Mode – Single Frame, Continuous, Live View, Self-Timer, or Mirror Up Release mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in a continuous sequence, with the view through the lens displayed in the monitor, with a timed shutter-release delay, or with the mirror raised to enhance shutter response and minimize vibration.
Page 110: Choosing A Release Mode
Choosing a Release Mode The camera supports the following release modes: Mode Description Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release Single frame button is pressed. While shutter-release button is held down, camera records Continuous 1–5 frames per second. Frame rate can be chosen using Custom Setting d4 (CL mode shooting speed, pg.
Page 111 To choose a release mode, press Release mode dial the release mode dial lock release lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting. Release mode dial...
Page 112: Continuous Mode
Continuous Mode To take pictures in C (continuous high speed) and C (continuous low speed) modes: Select C or C mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to C or C Release mode dial Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
Page 113 Power Source and Frame Rate The maximum frame advance rate varies with the power source used. Power source Max. frame advance rate EN-EL3e battery or MB-D10 battery pack 5 fps with EN-EL3e battery MB-D10 battery pack with EN-EL4a battery 8 fps or AA-size batteries;...
Page 114 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. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession; note, however, that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full. While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to the memory card slot will light.
Page 115: Framing Pictures In The Monitor (Live View)
Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) Select live view (a) mode to frame pictures in the monitor. Rotate the release mode dial to a. Choose live view options in shooting menu (pg. 90). g Hand-held (pg. 93) h Tripod (pg. 96) Raise mirror and Frame a picture in the display view...
Page 116 Live View Options Before taking pictures using live view, rotate the mode dial to a (live view) and choose a live view mode and the release mode that will be used while the camera is in live view mode. The following live view modes are available: Option Description...
Page 117 Release mode can be chosen from the following options: Option Description s Single frame Camera takes one photograph each time shutter- (default) release button is pressed. Continuous While shutter-release button is held down, camera low-speed records photographs in continuous low speed or Continuous continuous high speed mode (pg.
Page 118 Select Release mode. Highlight Release mode and press 2. Select a release mode. Highlight the release mode that will be during live view and press J. Exit to shooting mode. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit the menus and return to shooting mode.
Page 119 Hand-Held Mode Select live view mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to a. Release mode dial Press the shutter-release button all the way down. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will Exit be displayed in the camera monitor instead of the viewfinder (for improved focus, pause...
Page 120 Frame a picture in the monitor. To magnify the view in the monitor up to 13 ×, press the X button. X button Exit While the view through the lens is zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in the bottom right corner of the display.
Page 121 Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to reset focus and exposure and take the picture. If continuous high speed or continuous low speed is selected for Release mode, the monitor will turn off while the shutter-release button is pressed.
Page 122 Tripod Mode Ready the camera. Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. Select live view mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to a. Release mode dial Frame a picture in B button the viewfinder.
Page 123 Check the view in the monitor. To magnify the view in the monitor up to 13 × and check focus, press the X button. X button Exit While the view through the lens is zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in the bottom right corner of the display.
Page 124 Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. If continuous high speed or continuous low speed is selected for Release mode, the monitor will turn off while the shutter-release button is pressed.
Page 125 Note that the focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus. Use an AF-S lens. The desired results may not be achieved with other lenses or teleconverters. The Shooting Information Display To hide or display indicators in the monitor in live view mode, press the R button.
Page 126 Shooting in Live View Mode Although they will not appear in the final picture, banding or distortion may be visible in the monitor under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame.
Page 127 Monitor Brightness Monitor brightness can be adjusted by pressing the K button while the view through the monitor is displayed. Press 1 or 3 to adjust brightness (note that monitor brightness has no effect on pictures taken in live view mode). To return to live Exit view, release the K button.
Page 128: Self-Timer Mode
Self-Timer Mode The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self- portraits. To use the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or place the camera on a stable, level surface and follow the steps below: Select self-timer mode.
Page 129 Start the timer. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer. The self-timer lamp (AF-assist illuminator) will start to blink and a beep will begin to sound. Two seconds before the photograph is taken, the self-timer lamp will stop blinking and the beeping will become more rapid.
Page 130: Mirror Up Mode
Mirror up Mode Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. Use of a tripod is recommended. Select mirror up mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to M Release mode dial Raise the mirror.
Page 131: Iso Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity – Reacting Faster to Light “ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. This chapter describes how to set ISO sensitivity manually and automatically. Choosing ISO Sensitivity Manually......
Page 132: Choosing Iso Sensitivity Manually
Choosing ISO Sensitivity Manually ISO sensitivity can be set to values between ISO 200 and ISO 6400 in steps equivalent to EV. Settings of from about 0.3–1 EV below ISO 200 and 0.3–2 EV above ISO 6400 are also available for special situations.
Page 133 ISO Sensitivity Settings The settings available depend on the option selected for Custom Setting b1 (ISO sensitivity step value, pg. 292). Custom Setting b1 ISO sensitivity settings available (ISO sensitivity step value) Lo 1, Lo 0.7, Lo 0.3, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 1/3 step 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, (default)
Page 134: Auto Iso Sensitivity Control
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control If Off (the default setting) is chosen for the ISO sensitivity auto control option in the shooting menu, ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user (see page 106). If On is chosen, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the value selected by the user (flash level is adjusted appropriately).
Page 135 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Noise is more likely at higher sensitivities. Use the High ISO NR option in the shooting menu to reduce noise (see page 278). Foreground subjects may be underexposed in photos taken with the flash at slow shutter speeds, in daylight, or against a bright background.
Page 137: Exposure
Exposure – Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure This section describes the options available to control exposure, including metering, exposure mode, exposure lock, exposure compensation, and bracketing. Metering ................. pg. 112 Exposure Mode.............. pg. 114 e: Programmed Auto..............pg. 116 f: Shutter-Priority Auto ..............
Page 138: Metering
Metering Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available: Method Description Recommended in most situations. Camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to distribution of 3D color brightness, color, distance, and composition for natural matrix II results.
Page 139 To choose a metering method, Metering selector rotate the metering selector until the desired mode is displayed. 3D Color Matrix II Metering In matrix metering, exposure is set using a 1005-segment RGB sensor. Use a type G or D lens for results that include range information (3D color matrix metering II;...
Page 140: Exposure Mode
Exposure Mode Exposure mode determines how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure. Four modes are available: programmed auto (e), shutter-priority auto (f ), aperture-priority auto (g), and manual (h). Mode Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for Programmed optimal exposure.
Page 141 To choose the exposure mode, press the I I button button and rotate the main command dial until the desired mode is displayed in the control panel or viewfinder. Main command dial Depth-of-Field Preview To preview the effects of aperture, press and hold Preview button the depth-of-field preview button.
Page 142: E: Programmed Auto
e: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.
Page 143 Flexible Program In exposure mode e, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial while the exposure meters are active (“flexible program”). Rotate the command dial to the right for large apertures (small f-numbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that “freeze”...
Page 144: F: Shutter-Priority Auto
f: Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. To take photographs in shutter-priority auto: Select exposure I button mode f. Press the I button and rotate the main command dial until f is displayed in the viewfinder and...
Page 145: G: Aperture-Priority Auto
g: Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. To take photographs in aperture-priority auto: Select exposure I button mode g. Press the I button and rotate the main command dial until g is displayed in the...
Page 146 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Non-CPU Lenses (pg. 372) If the maximum aperture of the lens has been specified using the Non-CPU lens data item in setup menu (pg. 211) when a non-CPU lens is attached, the current f-number will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel, rounded to the nearest full stop.
Page 147: H: Manual
h: Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in manual exposure mode: Select exposure I button mode h. Press the I button and rotate the main command dial until h is displayed in the viewfinder and control Main command dial panel.
Page 148 Choose aperture and shutter speed. Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to set aperture. Shutter speed can be set “p” or to values between 30 s and s, or the 8,000 shutter can be held open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (A, pg.
Page 149 Electronic Analog Exposure Displays The electronic analog exposure displays in the control panel and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under- or over- exposed at current settings. Depending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl., pg. 292), the amount of under- or over-exposure is shown in increments of EV, or 1 EV.
Page 150: Long Time-Exposures
Long Time-Exposures At a shutter speed of A, the shutter will remain open while the shutter-release button is held down. Use for long time-exposure photographs of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. A tripod and optional remote cord are recommended to prevent blur.
Page 151 Aperture: f/25 Long Time-Exposures Nikon recommends using a fully-charged EN-EL3e battery or an optional EH-5a or EH-5 AC adapter to prevent loss of power while the shutter is open. Note that noise and distortion may be present in long exposures;...
Page 152: Autoexposure (Ae) Lock
Autoexposure (AE) Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after metering exposure. Select center-weighted or Metering selector spot metering (pg. 112). Matrix metering will not produce the desired results with autoexposure lock. If using center-weighted metering, select the center focus point with the multi selector (pg.
Page 153 Recompose the photograph. Keeping the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. 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 the center of the viewfinder (the default area for center-weighted metering is an 12-mm circle in the center of the viewfinder).
Page 154: 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 (see page 112). In exposure mode h, only the exposure information shown in the electronic analog exposure display is affected;...
Page 155 Exposure compensation can be set to values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of In general, choose positive values to make the subject brighter, negative values to make it darker. –1 EV No exposure +1 EV compensation At values other than ±0, the 0 at the center of the electronic analog exposure displays...
Page 156: Bracketing
Bracketing The camera offers three types of bracketing: exposure bracketing, flash bracketing, and white balance bracketing. In exposure bracketing (pg. 131), the camera varies exposure compensation with each shot, while in the case of flash bracketing (pg. 131), flash level is varied with each shot (i-TTL and, in the case of optional SB- 900 and SB-800 flash units, auto aperture flash control modes only;...
Page 157 ❚❚ Exposure and Flash Bracketing Select flash or exposure bracketing. Choose the type of bracketing to be performed using Custom Setting e5 (Auto bracketing set, pg. 315). Choose AE & flash to vary both exposure and flash level (the default setting), AE only to vary only exposure, or Flash only to vary only flash level.
Page 158 Select an exposure increment. Pressing the Fn button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment. Exposure increment Control panel Fn button Sub-command dial At default settings, the size of the increment can be chosen from , and 1 EV. The bracketing programs with an increment of EV are listed below.
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 128), making it possible to achieve exposure compensation values of more than 5 EV.
Page 160 ❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the Fn button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing ) and M is no longer displayed in the control sequence is zero ( panel on top of the camera. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
Page 161 ❚❚ White Balance Bracketing Select white balance bracketing. Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto bracketing set (pg. 315). Choose the number of shots. Pressing the Fn button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the control panel.
Page 162 Select a white balance increment. Pressing the Fn button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is roughly equivalent to 5 mired. White balance increment Fn button Sub-command Control panel dial 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 Fn button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and W is no longer displayed in the control panel. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
Page 165: White Balance
White Balance – Keeping Colors True The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
Page 166: White Balance Options
White Balance Options For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. The following options are available: Color temp. Option Description White balance is adjusted automatically using color temperature measured by image sensor and 1,005-segment RGB Auto 3,500–...
Page 167 Color temp. Option Description N Flash 5,400 Use with built-in or optional flash. G Cloudy 6,000 Use in daylight under overcast skies. Use in daylight with subjects in the M Shade 8,000 shade. 2,500– Choose color temperature from list K Choose color temp. 10,000 of values (pg.
Page 168 Studio Flash Lighting Auto white balance may not produce the desired results with large studio flash units. Choose a color temperature, 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 169: 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 WB button and rotating the sub-command dial.
Page 170 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) Coordinates Adjustment axis. The horizontal (amber- blue) axis corresponds to color temperature, with each increment equivalent to about 5 mired.
Page 171 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 172 ❚❚ The WB Button At settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the WB button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)–blue (B) axis (pg. 144; to fine-tune white balance when K or L is selected, use the shooting menu as described on page 144).
Page 173: Choosing A Color Temperature
Choosing a Color Temperature When K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance, color temperature can be selected by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-command dial. The color temperature is displayed in the control panel: WB button Sub-command Control panel dial...
Page 174: 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. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: Method Description Neutral gray or white object is placed under Direct...
Page 175 The camera can store up to five values for preset white balance in presets d-0 through d-4. A descriptive comment can be added to any white balance preset (pg. 158). Stores last value measured for white balance (pg. 150). This preset is overwritten when a new value is measured.
Page 176 ❚❚ Measuring a Value for White Balance Light a reference object. Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. In studio settings, a standard gray panel can be used as a reference object. Note that exposure is automatically increased by 1 EV when measuring white balance;...
Page 177 Select direct measurement mode. Release the WB button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the control panel and viewfinder start Control panel to flash. A flashing D will also appear in the control panel and viewfinder. At default settings, the displays will flash for about six seconds.
Page 178 If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. A flashing b a will appear in the control panel and viewfinder (at default settings, the displays will flash for Control panel about six seconds). Press the shutter- release button halfway to return to Step 4 and measure white balance again.
Page 179 ❚❚ Copying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1–d-4 Follow the steps below to copy a measured value for white balance from d-0 to any of the other presets (d-1–d-4). Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu (pg. 140) and press 2.
Page 180 ❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph (d-1–d-4 Only) Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory card to a selected preset (d-1–d-4 only). Existing white balance values can not be copied to preset d-0.
Page 181 Highlight a source image. Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press the X button. Copy white balance. Press the center of the multi selector to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset. If the highlighted photograph has a comment (pg.
Page 182 ❚❚ Selecting a White Balance Preset To set white balance to a preset value: Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu (pg. 140) and press 2. Select a preset. Highlight the desired preset and press the center of the multi selector.
Page 183 Selecting a White Balance Preset: the WB Button At a setting of L (Preset manual), presets can also be selected by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-command dial. The current preset is displayed in the control panel while the WB button is pressed. WB button Sub-command Control panel...
Page 184 ❚❚ 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 (pg. 140) and press 2. Select a preset.
Page 185: Image Enhancement
Image Enhancement This chapter describes how to optimize sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation and hue using Picture Controls, how to preserve detail in highlights and shadows using active D-Lighting, and how to choose a color space. Picture Controls ............. pg. 160 Creating Custom Picture Controls ..........
Page 186: Picture Controls
Picture Controls Nikon’s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings among compatible devices and software. Select from the Picture Controls provided with the camera to instantly adjust image processing settings, or make independent adjustments to sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue.
Page 187 Picture Controls. Nikon Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied by Nikon are referred to as Nikon Picture Controls. In addition to the Nikon Picture Controls supplied with the camera, optional Picture Controls are available for download from Nikon websites.
Page 188 Selecting Nikon Picture Controls The camera offers four preset Nikon Picture Controls. Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene. Option Description Standard processing for balanced results. Q Standard Recommended for most situations. Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for...
Page 189 The Picture Control Grid Pressing the W button in Step 2 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Picture Control in relation to the other Picture Controls (only contrast is displayed when Monochrome is selected). To select a different Picture Control, press 1 or 3, then press 2 to display Picture Control options and press J.
Page 190: Modifying Existing Picture Controls
Modifying Existing Picture Controls Existing Nikon or custom Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. Select a Picture Control.
Page 191 ❚❚ 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 192 Active D-Lighting Contrast and Brightness can not be adjusted when Active D-Lighting (pg. 179) is on. Any manual adjustments currently in effect will be lost when Active D-Lighting is turned on. “A” (Auto) Results for auto contrast and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame.
Page 193 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 Orange of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red more contrast than orange.
Page 194: Creating Custom Picture Controls
Creating Custom Picture Controls The Nikon Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. Select Manage Picture Control. In the shooting menu (pg. 268), highlight Manage Picture Control and press 2. Select Save/edit.
Page 195 Select a Picture Control. Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2, or press J to proceed to step 5 to save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification. Edit the selected Picture Control. See page 165 for more information.
Page 196 Name the Picture Control. Keyboard area The text-entry dialog shown Name area at right will be displayed. By default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control. This name can be edited to create a new name as described below.
Page 197 Custom Picture Controls based on Monochrome have Filter effects and Toning options in place of Saturation and Hue controls. The Original Picture Control Icon The Nikon Picture Control on which the custom Original Picture Picture Control is based is indicated by an icon Control icon in the top right corner of the edit display.
Page 198: Sharing Custom Picture Controls
Sharing Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX or optional software such as Capture NX 2 can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera, or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in compatible cameras and software.
Page 199 Select a destination. Choose a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2. Name the Picture Control. Name the Picture Control as described on page 170. The new Picture Control will appear in the Picture Control list and can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu.
Page 200 Up to 99 custom Picture Controls can be stored on the memory card at any one time. The memory card can only be used to store user-created custom Picture Controls. The Nikon Picture Controls supplied with the camera can not be copied to the memory card.
Page 201 Managing Custom Picture Controls Follow the steps below to rename or delete custom Picture Controls. ❚❚ Renaming Custom Picture Controls Select Rename. In the Manage Picture Control menu, highlight Rename and press 2. Select a Picture Control. Highlight a custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2.
Page 202 Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2. Select Yes. Highlight Yes and press J to delete the selected Picture Control. Nikon Picture Controls The Nikon Picture Controls supplied with the camera (Standard, Neutral, Vivid, and Monochrome) can not be renamed or deleted.
Page 203 ❚❚ Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the Memory Card Select Load/save. In the Manage Picture Control menu, highlight Load/ save and press 2. Select Delete from card. Highlight Delete from card and press 2.
Page 204 Select a Picture Control. Highlight a custom Picture Control (slot1 through 99) and either; • press 2 to view current Picture Control settings, or • press J to display confirmation dialog shown at right. Select Yes. Highlight Yes and press J to delete the selected Picture Control.
Page 205: Active D-Lighting
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. Active D-Lighting off Active D-Lighting: Auto...
Page 206 To use active D-Lighting: Select Active D-Lighting. In the shooting menu (pg. 268), highlight Active D-lighting and press 2. Choose an option. Highlight Auto, Off, Low, Normal, or High and press J. Choose Auto to let the camera adjust D-Lighting automatically according to shooting conditions.
Page 207: Color Space
Color Space The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose a color space according to how photographs will be processed on leaving the camera. Option Description Choose for photographs that will be printed or W sRGB (default) used “as is,”...
Page 208 For more information, see the documentation provided with the application or device. Nikon Software ViewNX (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs created with the D700.
Page 209: Flash Photography
Flash Photography – Using the Built-in Flash This chapter describes how to use the built-in flash. The Built-in Flash............pg. 184 Using the Built-in Flash ..........pg. 185 Flash Modes..............pg. 188 Flash Compensation ............. pg. 190 FV Lock ................pg. 192...
Page 210: The Built-In Flash
The Built-in Flash The built-in flash has a Guide Number (GN) 17/56 (m/ft, ISO 200, 20 °C/68 °F) and can cover the field of view of a 24mm lens, or a 16mm lens in DX format. It supports i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, which uses monitor pre-flashes to adjust flash output for balanced lighting not only when natural lighting is inadequate but when filling in shadows and backlit subjects or adding a catch...
Page 211: Using The Built-In Flash
Using the Built-in Flash Follow these steps when using the built-in flash. Choose a metering method Metering selector (pg. 112). Select matrix or center-weighted metering to activate i-TTL balanced fill- flash for digital SLR. Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is activated automatically when spot metering is selected.
Page 212 Check exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Press the shutter-release button halfway and check shutter speed and aperture. The settings available when the built-in flash is raised are listed below. Mode Shutter speed Aperture See page Set automatically by camera 1, 2 s–...
Page 213 Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. The Built-in Flash Use with lenses with focal lengths of 24–300 mm in FX format (pg. 374). Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows.
Page 214: Flash Modes
Flash Modes The camera supports the following flash modes: Flash mode Description This mode is recommended for most situations. In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto modes, shutter speed will automatically be set to values between s when an 8,000 Front-curtain optional flash unit is used with Auto FP High-Speed sync Sync) (pg.
Page 215 Flash mode Description In shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, flash fires just before the shutter closes. Use to create Rear-curtain sync effect of a stream of light behind moving objects. In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto, slow rear-curtain sync is used to capture both subject and background.
Page 216: 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 217 Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is also available with optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, and SB-R200 flash units. See Also For information on choosing the size of the increments available when setting flash compensation, see Custom Setting b3 (Exp comp/fine tune, pg.
Page 218: 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 219 Lock flash level. After confirming that the flash ready indicator (M) is displayed in the viewfinder, press the Fn button. The flash will emit a monitor preflash to Fn button determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will be locked at this level and FV lock icon (e) will appear in the viewfinder.
Page 220 Using FV Lock with the Built-in Flash FV lock is only available with the built-in flash when TTL (the default option) is selected for Custom Setting e3 (Flash cntrl for built-in flash, pg. 309). Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units FV lock is also available with SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, and SB-R200 flash units (available separately).
Page 221: Other Shooting Options
Other Shooting Options This chapter covers restoring default settings, making multiple exposures, interval timer photography, and using GPS units and non-CPU lenses. Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings..pg. 196 Multiple Exposure ............pg. 198 Interval Timer Photography........pg. 203 Non-CPU Lenses ............pg. 210 Using a GPS Unit............
Page 222: Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below E button can be restored to default values by holding the QUAL and E buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The control panel turns off QUAL button briefly while settings are reset.
Page 223 The following shooting-menu options will also be reset. Only settings in the bank currently selected using the Shooting menu bank option will be reset (pg. 269). Settings in the remaining banks are unaffected. Option Default Option Default Image quality JPEG Normal White balance Auto Image size...
Page 224: Multiple Exposure
Multiple Exposure Follow the steps below to record a series of two to ten exposures in a single photograph. Multiple exposures can be recorded at any image quality setting, and produce results with colors noticeably better than photographs combined in an imaging application because they make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor.
Page 225 Select the number of shots. Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press J. Select Auto gain. Highlight Auto gain and press Set gain. Highlight one of the following options and press J.
Page 226 Select Done. Highlight Done and press J. A n icon will be displayed in the control panel. To exit without taking a multiple exposure, select Multiple exposure > Reset in the shooting menu. Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. In continuous high-speed and continuous low- speed release modes (pg.
Page 227 Multiple Exposure Do not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure. Live view (pg. 89) can not be used to record multiple exposures. The information listed in the playback photo information display (including date of recording and camera orientation) is for the first shot in the multiple exposure.
Page 228 ❚❚ Interrupting Multiple Exposures Selecting Multiple exposure in the shooting menu while a multiple exposure is being recorded displays the options shown at right. To interrupt a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, highlight Cancel and press J. 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 229: Interval Timer Photography
Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. Select Interval timer shooting. Highlight Interval timer shooting in the shooting menu (pg. 268) and press 2. Select a starting trigger. Highlight one of the following Choose start time options and press 2.
Page 230 Choose a start time. Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours or minutes; press 1 or 3 to change. The starting time is not displayed if Now is selected for Choose start time. Choose an interval. Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours, minutes, or seconds;...
Page 231 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. The total number of shots that will be taken is displayed to the right.
Page 232 Out of Memory If the memory card is full, the interval timer will remain active but no pictures will be taken. Resume shooting (pg. 207) after deleting some pictures or turning the camera off and inserting another memory card. Bracketing Adjust bracketing settings before starting interval timer photography.
Page 233 ❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer Photography Interval time 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 234 ❚❚ 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 (pg. 196) •...
Page 235 Shooting Menu Banks Changes to interval timer settings apply to all shooting menu banks (pg. 269). If shooting menu settings are reset using the Reset shooting menu item in the shooting menu (pg. 271), interval timer settings will be reset as follows: •...
Page 236: Non-Cpu Lenses
Non-CPU Lenses By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to a variety of CPU lens functions when using a non-CPU lens. If the focal length of the lens is known: • Automatic power zoom can be used with SB-900, SB-800, and SB-600 Speedlights (available separately) •...
Page 237 ❚❚ The Non-CPU Lens Data Menu Select Non-CPU lens data. Highlight Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu (pg. 331) and press 2. Select a lens number. Highlight Lens number and press 4 or 2 to choose a lens number between 1 and 9. Select a focal length.
Page 238 Select Done. Highlight Done and press J. The specified focal length and aperture will be stored under the chosen lens number. This combination of focal length and aperture can be recalled at any time by selecting the lens number using camera controls as described below. ❚❚...
Page 239: Using A Gps Unit
MC-35 GPS adapter cord (pg. 214). ❚❚ The GP-1 GPS Unit The GP-1 is an optional GPS unit designed for use with Nikon digital cameras. For information on connecting the unit, see the manual provided with the GP-1.
Page 240 ❚❚ Other GPS Units Optional Garmin GPS units that conform to version 2.01 or 3.01 of the National Marine Electronics Association NMEA0183 data format can be connected to the camera’s ten-pin remote terminal using an MC-35 GPS adapter cord (available separately; pg. 389), allowing information on the camera’s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken.
Page 241 ❚❚ The k Icon When the camera establishes communication with a GPS device, a k icon will be displayed in the control panel. Photo information for pictures taken while the k icon is displayed will include a page of GPS data (pg.
Page 242 ❚❚ Setup Menu Options The GPS item in the setup menu contains the options listed below. • Auto meter off: Choose whether or not the exposure meters will turn off automatically when a GPS unit is attached. Option Description Exposure meters will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the period specified in Custom Setting c2 (Auto meter-off delay;...
Page 243: More About Playback
More About Playback – Playback Options This chapter describes how to play back photographs and details the operations that can be performed during playback. Full-Frame Playback............pg. 218 Photo Information ............pg. 220 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ..pg. 232 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom .......
Page 244: Full-Frame Playback
Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. Multi selector Sub-command dial O button K button G button L button W button X button J button Main command dial Rotate Tall To display “tall”...
Page 245 Description Press 2 to view photographs in order View recorded, 4 to view photographs in additional photographs reverse order. Press 1 or 3 to view information View photo information about current photograph (pg. 220). View See page 232 for more information on thumbnails the thumbnail display.
Page 246: Photo Information
343). GPS data are only displayed if a GPS device was used when the photo was taken. 1/ 10 1 / 10 N I KON D700 LATITUDE º 36. 371' LONGITUDE : 139 º...
Page 247: File Information
❚❚ File Information 1/ 10 100ND700 0001. JPG N N OR ORMAL AL 15/07/2008 10 4256x2832 1 Protect status ......235 7 Image quality ....... 64 2 Retouch indicator..... 349 8 Image size........69 3 Focus point 9 Image area ......
Page 248 ❚❚ Highlights 100 - 1 Highlights Select R, G, B 1 Protect status......235 4 Folder number– 2 Retouch indicator..... 349 frame number ......272 5 Current channel 3 Image highlights ....264 6 Highlight display indicator..264 1 Displayed only if Highlights is selected for Display mode (pg. 264). 2 Blinking areas indicate highlights for current channel.
Page 249 ❚❚ RGB Histogram 100 -- 1 H ighlights Select R, G, B 1 Protect status ......235 5 Histogram (RGB channel) . In all 2 Retouch indicator..... 349 histograms, horizontal axis gives 3 Image highlights pixel brightness, vertical axis number of pixels. 4 Folder number–...
Page 250 4 Some sample histograms are shown below: • If the image contains objects with a wide range of brightnesses, the distribution of tones will be relatively even. • If the image is dark, tone distribution will be shifted to the left.
Page 251 Built – i n , TTL , + 1 . 3 FLASH MODE, TTL, + 3. 0 TTL , + 3 . 0 N I KON D700 100 -- 1 1 Protect status......235 8 Focus mode ........72 2 Retouch indicator..... 349 Lens VR 3 Metering method.....
Page 252 COLOR SPACE PI CTURE CNTRL : STANDARD QUICK ADJUST SHARPENING CONTRAST BRI GHTNESS SATURATION N I KON D700 100 -- 1 1 Protect status......235 7 Sharpening........165 2 Retouch indicator..... 349 8 Contrast........165 3 White balance......139 9 Brightness........165 10 Saturation Color temperature ....
Page 253: Frame Number
CYANOTYPE TR I M : SPRI NG HAS COME . SP COMMENT RI NG HAS COME . 3636 N I KON D700 100 -- 1 1 Protect status......235 5 Vignette control ......276 2 Retouch indicator..... 349 6 Retouch history ......349 3 High ISO noise reduction ..
Page 254 ❚❚ Shooting Data Page 4 KOUGAKU TARO ARTIS T COPYRI GHT : NI KON 100 -- 1 N I KON D700 1 Protect status......235 5 Camera name 2 Retouch indicator..... 349 6 Folder number– 3 Name of photographer..343 frame number ......272...
Page 255 : 15/07/2008 TIME(UTC) : 10 : 02 : 27 HEADING º : 105. 07 100 -- 1 N I KON D700 1 Protect status......235 6 Coordinated Universal Time 2 Retouch indicator..... 349 (UTC) 7 Heading 3 Latitude 8 Camera name 4 Longitude 9 Folder number–...
Page 256 ❚❚ Overview Data 1 / 10 N I KON D700 1 250 , F11 35mm + 1 . 3 – 1. 3 10000 A6, M1 DSC _ 0001. JPG 100ND700 NOR ORMAL AL 15/07/2008 10 4256x2832 1 Frame number/ 6 ISO sensitivity ......106...
Page 257 1 / 10 N I KON D700 1 250 , F11 35mm + 1 . 3 – 1. 3 10000 A6, M1 DSC _ 0001. JPG 100ND700 N N OR ORMAL AL 15/07/2008 10 4256x2832 17 Picture Control ......162 24 Time of recording .......
Page 258: Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback To display images in “contact sheets” of four or nine images, press the W button. Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback...
Page 259 The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: Description Press W button to “zoom out” Display more from one to four images per page. images Press again to display nine images per page. Press X button to “zoom in” from Display fewer nine to four images per page.
Page 260: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: Description Press X to zoom in to maximum of...
Page 261: Protecting Photographs From Deletion
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the L 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 (pp.
Page 262: Deleting Individual Photographs
Deleting Individual Photographs To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or the photograph highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O button. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. Select an image. Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list. Press the O button.
Page 263: Connections
Connections – Connecting to External Devices This chapter describes how to copy photographs to a computer, how to print pictures, and how to view them on a television set. Connecting to a Computer ........... pg. 238 Direct USB Connection ..............pg. 240 Wireless and Ethernet Networks ..........
Page 264: Connecting To A Computer
Transfer starts automatically when the camera is connected and is used to copy photographs to the computer, where they can be viewed using ViewNX (Nikon Transfer can also be used to back up photographs and embed information in photographs as they are...
Page 265 Connecting Cables Be sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting interface cables. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. Camera Control Pro 2 Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately; pg. 388) can be used to control the camera from a computer.
Page 266: Direct Usb Connection
Direct USB Connection Connect the camera using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable. Turn the camera off. Power switch Turn the computer on. Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. Connect the USB cable. Connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle.
Page 267 Start Transfer button to transfer photographs (for more Start Transfer button information on using Nikon Transfer, select Nikon Transfer help from the Nikon Transfer Help menu). Turn the camera off. Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable when transfer is complete.
Page 268: Wireless And Ethernet Networks
Wireless and Ethernet Networks If the optional WT-4 wireless transmitter (pg. 385) is attached, photographs can be transferred or printed over wireless or Ethernet networks and the camera can also be controlled from network computers running Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately).
Page 269: Printing Photographs
Printing Photographs Photographs can be printed by any of the following methods: • Connect the camera to a printer and print JPEG photographs directly from the camera (pg. 244). • Insert the camera memory card in a printer equipped with a card slot (see the printer manual for details).
Page 270: Direct Usb Connection
Direct USB Connection If the camera is connected to a PictBridge printer via the supplied USB cable, selected JPEG pictures can be printed directly from the camera. Take photographs Select photographs for printing using Print set (DPOF) (pg. 253) Connect camera to printer (pg. 245) Print multiple Create index prints Print photographs...
Page 271 ❚❚ Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied UC-E4 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. Turn the camera on.
Page 272 ❚❚ Printing Pictures One at a Time Select a picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures, or press the X button to zoom in on the current frame (pg. 234). To view six pictures at a time, press the W button.
Page 273 Adjust printing options. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select. Option Description Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press 1 or 3 to choose page size (to print at Page size default page size for current printer, select Printer default), then press J to select and return to previous menu.
Page 274 Option Description Menu shown at right will be displayed. To exit without cropping picture, highlight No cropping and press J. To crop picture, highlight Crop and press Cropping If Crop is selected, dialog shown at right will be displayed. Press X to increase size of crop, W to decrease.
Page 275: Printing Multiple Pictures
Printing Multiple Pictures Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 245). G button Choose Print select or Print (DPOF). Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Print select: Select pictures for printing.
Page 276 Select pictures. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture full screen, press X button. To select the L button current picture for printing, press the L button and press 1.
Page 277 Adjust printing options. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select. Option Description Menu of page size options will be displayed (pg. 247). Press 1 or 3 to choose page size (to print at default Page size page size for current printer, select Printer default), then press J to select and return to previous menu.
Page 278 ❚❚ Creating Index Prints To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card, select Index print in Step 2 of “Printing Multiple Pictures” (pg. 249). Note that if the memory card contains more than 256 pictures, only the first 256 images will be printed. Select Index print.
Page 279 ❚❚ Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set (DPOF) option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. Selecting Print set (DPOF) from the playback menu displays the menu shown in Step 1. Choose Select/set.
Page 280 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 4). • Data imprint: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order.
Page 281: Viewing Photographs On Tv
Viewing Photographs on TV The supplied EG-D100 video cable can be used to connect the camera to a television or VCR for playback or recording. A type C mini-pin High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from commercial sources) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices.
Page 282 Video Mode (pg. 333) Be sure that the video standard matches the standard used in the video device. Note that resolution will drop when images are output on a PAL device. Television Playback Use of an EH-5a or EH-5 AC adapter (available separately) is recommended for extended playback.
Page 283: High-Definition Devices
High-Definition Devices The camera can be connected to HDMI devices using a type C mini-pin HDMI cable (available separately from commercial sources). Turn the camera off. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. Connect the HDMI cable as shown. Connect to camera Connect to high-...
Page 285: Menu Guide
Menu Guide This chapter describes the options available in the camera menus. D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ....pg. 260 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options....pg. 268 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings............pg. 280 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup....... pg. 331 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies.............
Page 286: D The Playback Menu: Managing Images
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images The playback menu contains the options listed below. To display the playback menu, press G and press 4 to highlight the tab for current menu, then press 1 or 3 to highlight the playback menu tab;...
Page 287 Display thumbnails. To select pictures from a list of thumbnails, choose the “Selected”, “Select/set”, or “Print (DPOF)” option. Highlight a picture. To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button. Press the center of the multi selector to select the highlighted picture.
Page 288: Delete
Press J to complete the operation. J button A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. Delete Select this option to delete pictures. Protected and hidden images will not be deleted. Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for R All playback (pg.
Page 289: Playback Folder
Choose a folder for playback. Option Description ND700 Pictures in all folders created with the D700 will be (default) visible during playback. Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback. Only pictures in the current folder will be visible Current during playback.
Page 290: Display Mode
Display Mode Choose the information available in the playback photo information display (pg. 220). 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; to deselect, highlight and press 2.
Page 291: Image Review
Image Review Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting. Option Description Pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting. Off (default) Pictures can only be displayed by pressing K button. After Delete Choose the picture displayed after an image is deleted. Option Description Show next...
Page 292: Slide Show
Slide Show Create a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (pg. 263). Hidden images (pg. 263) are not displayed. Option Description Start Start slide show. Frame interval Choose how long each picture will be displayed. To start the slide show, highlight Start and press J. The following operations can be performed while the slide show is in progress: Press Description...
Page 293: Print Set (Dpof)
Print Set (DPOF) Choose Select/set to select pictures for printing on a DPOF- compatible device (pg. 253). Choose Deselect all? to remove all pictures from the current print order.
Page 294: C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options The shooting menu contains the options listed below. To display the shooting menu, press G and press 4 to highlight the tab for current menu, then press 1 or 3 to highlight the shooting menu tab;...
Page 295: Shooting Menu Bank
Shooting Menu Bank 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 296 Enter a name. Keyboard area To move the cursor in the name area, press the W button and press 4 or 2. To enter a new letter at the current cursor position, use the multi selector Name area to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and press the center of the multi selector.
Page 297: Reset Shooting Menu
Reset Shooting Menu Choose whether to restore default settings for the current shooting menu bank. See page 419 for a list of default settings. With the exceptions of image quality, image size, white balance, and ISO sensitivity, shooting menu settings are not reset when a two-button reset (pg.
Page 298: Active Folder
Active Folder Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored. ❚❚ New Folder Number Select New folder number. Highlight New folder number and press 2. Choose a folder number. Press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit, press 1 or 3 to change. If a folder with the selected number already exists, a W, X, or Y icon will be displayed to the left of the folder number: •...
Page 299 ❚❚ Select Folder Choose Select folder. Highlight Select folder and press 2. Highlight a folder. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder. Select the highlighted folder. Press J to select the highlighted folder and return to the shooting menu (to exit without changing the active folder, press the G button).
Page 300: File Naming
Choose the size at which pictures are recorded (pg. 69). Image Area Although the D700 can record photographs with the same diagonal picture angle as a 35mm format camera using a 3 : 2 aspect ratio, it can also be used to record photographs with the...
Page 301: Jpeg Compression
JPEG Compression Choose whether to compress JPEG images to a fixed size or to vary file size for improved image quality (pg. 67). NEF (RAW) Recording Choose compression and bit-depth options for NEF (RAW) images (pg. 67). White Balance Adjust white balance settings (pg. 140). Set Picture Control Select from the Picture Controls provided with the camera to instantly adjust image processing settings (pg.
Page 302: Active D-Lighting
Depending on the scene, shooting conditions, and type of lens, TIFF and JPEG images may exhibit unevenness or variations in peripheral brightness, while custom Picture Controls and Nikon Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings may not produce the desired effect.
Page 303: Long Exp. Nr (Long Exposure Noise Reduction)
Long Exp. NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) Choose whether to reduce noise in pictures taken at slow shutter speeds. Option Description Photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s are processed to reduce noise. While photographs are being processed, the capacity of the memory buffer will drop.
Page 304: High Iso Nr
High ISO NR Photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to reduce “noise. ” Option Description S High Noise reduction is performed at ISO sensitivities of ISO Normal 2000 and higher. While photographs are being processed, the capacity of the memory buffer will drop. (default) Choose the amount of noise reduction performed from U Low...
Page 305: Interval Timer Shooting
Interval Timer Shooting Take photographs automatically at pre-selected intervals. Use for time-lapse movies of such subjects as flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons (pg. 203).
Page 306: A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual Custom Setting preferences. To display the Custom groups Settings, press G and press 4 to highlight the tab for current menu, then press 1 or 3 to highlight the Custom Settings tab;...
Page 307 The following Custom Settings are available: Custom Setting Page Custom Setting Page B Custom setting bank d Shooting/display A Reset custom settings d5 Max. continuous release a Autofocus d6 File number sequence d7 Shooting info display a1 AF-C priority selection d8 LCD illumination a2 AF-S priority selection d9 Exposure delay mode...
Page 308: Custom Setting Bank
C: Custom Setting Bank 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. The new settings will be stored in the bank even when the camera is turned off, and will be restored the next time the bank is selected.
Page 309: A: Autofocus
a: Autofocus a1: AF-C Priority Selection This option controls whether Focus mode selector photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) in continuous-servo AF. To select continuous-servo AF, rotate the focus mode selector to C.
Page 310: A2: Af-S Priority Selection
a2: AF-S Priority Selection This option controls whether Focus mode selector photographs can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) or whenever the shutter- release button is pressed (release priority) in single-servo AF. To select single-servo AF, rotate the focus mode selector to S.
Page 311: A3: Dynamic Af Area
a3: Dynamic AF Area If the subject leaves the selected focus point when dynamic-area AF (I; pg. 74) is selected in continuous-servo AF (focus mode C; pg. 72), the camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points. Choose the number of focus points from 9, 21, and 51 based on subject movement.
Page 312: D-Tracking
Option Description If the subject leaves the selected focus point, the camera will use 3D-tracking to track the subject 51 points and select a new focus point as required. Use to (3D-tracking) quickly compose pictures with subjects that are moving erratically from side to side (e.g., tennis players).
Page 313: A4: Focus Tracking With Lock-On
a4: Focus Tracking with Lock-On This option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject. Option Description C 5 (Long) When the distance to the subject changes abruptly, the camera waits for the specified period before adjusting 3 (Normal) the distance to the subject.
Page 314: A6: Af Point Illumination
a6: AF Point Illumination Choose whether the active focus point is highlighted in red in the viewfinder. Option Description The selected focus point is automatically highlighted as Auto needed to establish contrast with the background. DX (default) format crop is indicated by frame in viewfinder. The selected focus point is always highlighted, regardless of the brightness of the background.
Page 315: A8: Af Point Selection
a8: AF Point Selection Choose the number of focus points available for manual focus- point selection. Option Description Choose from the 51 focus points shown at right. 51 points (default) Choose from the 11 focus points shown at right. Use for quick A 11 points focus-point selection.
Page 316: A9: Built-In Af-Assist Illuminator
a9: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor. Option Description The AF-assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor. AF- assist illumination is only available when both of the following conditions are met: 1.
Page 317: A10: Af-On For Mb-D10
a10: AF-On for MB-D10 Choose the function assigned to the B button on the optional MB-D10 battery pack. Option Description AF-ON Pressing the MB-D10 B button initiates (default) autofocus. Focus and exposure lock while the MB-D10 B B AE/AF lock button is pressed.
Page 318: B: Metering/Exposure
b: Metering/Exposure b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value Option This option determines whether H 1/3 step (default) adjustments to sensitivity are made in I 1/2 step increments equivalent to EV, or J 1 step 1 EV. b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl. This option determines whether adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, and bracketing are made in increments equivalent to EV, or 1 EV.
Page 319: B4: Easy Exposure Compensation
b4: Easy Exposure Compensation This option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation (pg. 128). If On (Auto reset) or On is selected, the 0 at the center of the exposure display will blink even when exposure compensation is set to ±0. Option Description Exposure compensation is set by rotating one of the...
Page 320: B5: Center-Weighted Area
b5: Center-Weighted Area When calculating exposure, center- Option L φ 8 mm weighted metering assigns the greatest y φ 12 mm (default) weight to a circle in the center of the frame. z φ 15 mm The diameter (φ ) of this circle can be set to 0 φ...
Page 321 Select Yes. The message shown at right will be displayed; highlight Yes and press 2 to proceed, or select No to exit without altering exposure. Select a metering method. Highlight Matrix metering, Center-weighted, or Spot metering and press 2. Choose an exposure value. Press 1 or 3 to choose an exposure value from +1 to –1 EV.
Page 322: C: Timers/Ae Lock
c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L At the default setting of Off, exposure only locks when the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. If On is selected, exposure will also lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. c2: Auto Meter-off Delay Option This option controls how long the camera Q 4 s...
Page 323: C3: Self-Timer Delay
c3: Self-Timer Delay This option controls the length of the shutter Option a 2 s release delay in self-timer mode. Choose from b 5 s 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, and 20 s. c 10 s (default) d 20 s c4: Monitor off Delay Option This option controls how long the monitor...
Page 324: D: Shooting/Display
d: Shooting/Display d1: Beep Choose High or Low to sound a beep when the self-timer is used or the camera focuses in single-servo autofocus (note that a beep will not sound if Release is selected for Custom Setting a2 (AF-S priority selection, pg.
Page 325: D4: Cl Mode Shooting Speed
d4: CL Mode Shooting Speed This option determines the maximum frame advance rate in C (continuous low speed) mode (during interval timer photography, this setting also determines the frame advance rate for single- frame mode). Choose from values between one and seven frames per second (fps);...
Page 326: D6: File Number Sequence
d6: File Number Sequence When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera.
Page 327: D7: Shooting Info Display
d7: Shooting Info Display At the default setting of Auto (AUTO), the color of the lettering in the information display (pg. 12) will automatically change from black to white or white to black to maintain contrast with the background. To always use the same color lettering, select Manual and choose Dark on light (B;...
Page 328: D8: Lcd Illumination
d8: LCD Illumination At the default setting of Off, the control panel backlight (LCD illuminator) will only light while the power switch is rotated toward D. If On is selected, the control panel will be illuminated while the exposure meters are active (pg. 48). Select Off for increased battery life.
Page 329 Using AA Batteries EN-EL4a or EN-EL4 rechargeable Li-ion batteries (available separately) or EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion batteries are recommended for best performance. Fewer pictures can be taken with AA batteries (pg. 436). The capacity of AA batteries drops sharply at temperatures below 20 °C (68 °F) and varies with make and storage conditions;...
Page 330: D11: Battery Order
d11: Battery Order Choose whether the battery in the camera or the batteries in the battery pack are used first when an optional MB-D10 battery pack is attached. Option Description Use MB-D10 batteries The camera battery is used only when the first (default) batteries in the MB-D10 are exhausted.
Page 331: E: Bracketing/Flash
e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Sync Speed This option controls flash sync speed. Option Description Use auto FP high-speed sync with SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-R200 flash units. If other flash units are used, shutter speed is set to s. When the camera 1/320 s (Auto FP) s in exposure mode e or shows a shutter speed of...
Page 332: Flash Units
Flash Control at 1/320 s (Auto FP) When 1/320 s (Auto FP) is selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, pg. 305), the built-in flash and optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-R200 flash units can be used at shutter speeds as fast as s;...
Page 333 The Flash-Ready Indicator When the flash fires at full power, the flash-indicator in the camera viewfinder will blink to warn that the resulting photograph may be underexposed. Note that the flash-ready indicators on optional flash units will not display this warning when 1/320 s (Auto FP) is selected.
Page 334: E2: Flash Shutter Speed
e2: Flash Shutter Speed This option determines the slowest shutter speed available when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye reduction in programmed auto or aperture-priority auto exposure modes (regardless of the setting chosen, shutter speeds can be as slow as 30 s in shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes or at flash settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or red-eye s (1/60 s, the...
Page 335: E3: Flash Cntrl For Built-In Flash
e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash. Option Description Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to (default) shooting conditions. 2 Manual Choose the flash level (pg. 310). Repeating The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open, flash producing a strobe-light effect (pg.
Page 336 ❚❚ Manual Choose a flash level between Full and 1/128 ( of full power). At full power, the built-in flash has a Guide Number of 18/59 (m/ft., ISO 200, 20°C/68°F). ❚❚ Repeating Flash The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a strobe-light effect.
Page 337 ❚❚ Commander Mode Use the built-in flash as a master flash controlling one or more remote optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units in up to two groups (A and B) using advanced wireless lighting. Selecting this option displays the menu shown at right.
Page 338 Follow the steps below to take photographs in commander mode. Adjust settings for the built-in flash. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the built-in flash. Note that output level can not be adjusted in – – mode. Adjust settings for group A.
Page 339 Compose the shot. Compose the shot and arrange the flash units as shown below. Note that the maximum distance at which the remote flash units can be placed may vary with shooting conditions. Wireless remote 60 ° or less sensors on flash 5 m/15 ft.
Page 340 The Flash Sync Mode Display M does not appear in the control panel flash sync mode display when – – is selected for Built-in flash > Mode. Flash Compensation The flash compensation value selected with the Y (M) button and sub- command dial is added to the flash compensation values selected for the built-in flash, group A, and group B in the Commander mode menu.
Page 341: E4: Modeling Flash
e4: Modeling Flash If On (the default setting) is selected when the camera is being used with the built-in flash or an optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash unit, a modeling flash will be emitted when the camera depth-of-field preview button is pressed (pg. 115). No modeling flash is emitted if Off is selected.
Page 342: E6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)
e6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M) This option determines which settings are affected when AE & flash or AE only is selected for Custom Setting e5 in manual exposure mode. Option Description Camera varies shutter speed (Custom Setting e5 Flash/speed set to AE only) or shutter speed and flash level (default) (Custom Setting e5 set to AE &...
Page 343: E7: Bracketing Order
e7: Bracketing Order At the default setting of MTR>under>over (H), bracketing is performed in the order described on pages 132 and 136. If Under>MTR>over (I) is selected, shooting will proceed in order from the lowest to the highest value.
Page 344: F: Controls
f: Controls f1: D Switch Choose the function performed by rotating the power switch to the D position. Option Description LCD backlight (D) Control panel backlight illuminates for 6 s. (default) Control panel backlight illuminates and 0 Both shooting information is displayed in monitor. f2: Multi Selector Center Button This option determines what operations can be performed by pressing the center of the multi selector in shooting and playback...
Page 345: F3: Multi Selector
❚❚ Playback Mode Selecting Playback mode displays the following options: Option Description Thumbnail Press the center of the multi selector to toggle on/off between full-frame and thumbnail playback. (default) In both full-frame and thumbnail playback, a View histogram is displayed while the center of the multi histograms selector is pressed.
Page 346: F4: Photo Info/Playback
f4: Photo Info/Playback At the default setting of Info13/Playback42, pressing 1 or 3 in full-frame playback changes the photo information displayed, while pressing 4 or 2 displays additional images. To reverse the role of the multi selector buttons so that pressing 1 or 3 displays additional images and pressing 4 or 2 changes the photo information displayed, select Info42/Playback13.
Page 347 Option Description Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed, and AE lock remains locked until the button is pressed a second (Reset on time, the shutter is released, or the exposure meters release) turn off. Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed, and AE lock remains locked until the button is pressed a second (Hold)
Page 348 Option Description If image quality is set to JPEG fine, JPEG normal, or JPEG basic, “RAW” will be displayed in the control panel and an NEF (RAW) copy will be recorded with +NEF (RAW) the next picture taken after the Fn button is pressed.
Page 349 ❚❚ FUNC. Button+Dials Selecting FUNC. button+dials for Custom Setting f5 displays the following options: Option Description Press the Fn button and rotate a command dial to Choose choose the image area (pg. 58). Not available image area while a multiple exposure is being recorded. Lock shutter speed (modes S and M) or aperture Shutter spd (modes A and M).
Page 350: F6: Assign Preview Button
f6: Assign Preview Button Choose the role played by the depth-of-field preview button, either by itself (Preview button press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Preview + command dials). The options available are the same as for FUNC. button press (pg. 320) and FUNC.
Page 351: F7: Assign Ae-L/Af-L Button
f7: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button Choose the role played by the AE-L/AF-L button, either by itself (AE-L/AF-L button press) or when used in combination with the command dials (AE-L/AF-L+command dials). The options available for AE-L/AF-L button press are the same as for FUNC. button press (pg.
Page 352: F8: Shutter Speed And Aperture Lock
f8: Shutter Speed and Aperture Lock Use this option to lock shutter speed at the value selected in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, or to lock aperture at the value selected in aperture-priority auto or manual exposure mode. Lock is not available in programmed auto exposure mode.
Page 353 Option Description At the default setting of Sub-command dial, 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 Aperture will show aperture in increments of 1 EV (aperture for type G...
Page 354: F10: Release Button To Use Dial
f10: Release Button to Use Dial This option allows adjustments that are normally made by holding a button and rotating a command dial to be made by rotating the command dial after the button is released. At the default setting of No, the button must be pressed while the command dial is rotated.
Page 355: F11: No Memory Card
f11: No Memory Card? At the default setting of Enable release, the shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be recorded (they will however be displayed in the monitor in demo mode). If Release locked is selected, the shutter-release button is only enabled when a memory card is inserted in the camera.
Page 356: F12: Reverse Indicators
f12: Reverse Indicators At the default setting of (V), the exposure indicators in the control panel, viewfinder and shooting information display are displayed with positive values on the left and negative values on the right. Select (W) to display negative values on the left and positive values on the right.
Page 357: B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup The setup menu contains the options listed below. To display the setup menu, press G and press 4 to highlight the tab for current menu, then press 1 or 3 to highlight the setup menu tab; for more information, see page 26.
Page 358: Format Memory Card
Format Memory Card Format the card. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card. Before formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required. During Formatting Do not turn the camera off or remove memory cards during formatting. Two-Button Format Memory cards can also be formatted using the Q (O and I) buttons (pg.
Page 359: Video Mode
Video Mode When connecting the camera to a television or VCR via the video connector, be sure the camera video mode matches the device video standard (NTSC or PAL). HDMI The camera is equipped with an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) mini-pin connector, allowing pictures to be played back on high-definition televisions or monitors using a type C cable (available separately from commercial suppliers).
Page 360: World Time
World Time Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off. Option Description Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically Time zone set to the time in the new time zone. Date and time Set the camera clock (pg.
Page 361: Image Comment
Image Comment Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed in ViewNX (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately) (pg. 388). The comment is also visible on the third page of the photo information display. •...
Page 362: Auto Image Rotation
Auto Image Rotation Photographs taken while On (the default option) is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback (pg. 265) or when viewed in ViewNX or Capture NX 2 (available separately; pg. 388). The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) Camera rotated 90°...
Page 363: Dust Off Ref Photo
Dust off Ref Photo Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available separately; for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual). Dust off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera.
Page 364 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder. With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well- lit, featureless white object, frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually.
Page 365 Image Dust Off Reference Data The same reference data can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at different apertures. Reference images can not be viewed using computer imaging software. A grid pattern is displayed when reference images are viewed on the camera;...
Page 366: Battery Info
Battery Info View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera. Item Description Bat. meter The current battery level expressed as a percentage. The number of times the shutter has been released with the current battery since the battery was last charged. Note Pic.
Page 367: Wireless Transmitter
The MB-D10 Battery Pack The information displayed when the camera is powered by an optional MB-D10 battery pack depends on the type of batteries used: Bat. meter Pic. meter Calibration Charging life ✔ ✔ ✔ — EN-EL3e ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
Page 368: Image Authentication
Image Authentication Choose whether to embed image authentication information in new photographs as they are taken, allowing alterations to be detected using Nikon’s optional Image Authentication software. Image authentication information can not be embedded in existing photographs. Photographs taken with image authentication on are marked with a p icon on the file information and overview pages of the photo information display (pp.
Page 369: Copyright Information
Attach copyright information is not selected and that the Artist and Copyright fields are blank before lending or transferring the camera to another person. Nikon does not accept liability for any damages or disputes arising from the use of the Copyright Information...
Page 370: Save/Load Settings
Save/Load Settings Select Save settings to save the following settings to the memory card (if the card is full, an error will be displayed; see pg. 412). Menu Option Display mode Image review Playback After delete Rotate tall Shooting menu bank File naming Image quality Image size...
Page 371 Saved Settings Settings are saved in a file named NCSETUP4. The camera will not be able to load settings if the file name is changed. Settings saved using the D700 can not be used in other cameras.
Page 372: Gps
Adjust settings for connection to a GPS unit (pg. 213) Virtual Horizon Display a virtual horizon based on information from the camera orientation sensor. The virtual horizon is displayed in green when the camera is level. Tilting the Camera The virtual horizon display is not accurate when the camera is tilted at a sharp angle forward or back.
Page 373: Af Fine Tune
AF Fine Tune 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 AF fine tune • On: Turn AF tuning on. (On/ •...
Page 374: Firmware Version
AF Tuning The camera may be unable to focus at minimum range or at infinity when AF tuning is applied. Live View (Tripod) Mode Tuning is not applied to contrast-detect autofocus when Tripod is selected in live view mode (pg. 96). Saved Value Only one value can be stored for each type of lens.
Page 375: N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies The options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed, or retouched copies of the photographs on the memory card. The retouch menu is only displayed when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera. To display the retouch menu, press G and press 4 to highlight the tab for current menu, then press 1 or 3 to highlight the retouch menu tab;...
Page 376: Creating Retouched Copies
Creating Retouched Copies Except in the case of Image overlay (pg. 359) and Side-by-side comparison (pg. 362), the photographs to be retouched can be selected in full-frame playback as well as from the retouch menu. ❚❚ Creating Retouched Copies in Full-Frame Playback Choose a picture.
Page 377 Create a retouched copy. Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a N icon. ❚❚ Creating Retouched Copies from the Retouch Menu Select an item in the retouch menu. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an item, 2 to select.
Page 378 Display retouch options. Press J to display retouch options (see the section for the selected option for details). To exit without creating a retouched copy, press G. Create a retouched copy. Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a N icon.
Page 379 Retouching Copies Copies created with Trim can not be further modified. D-lighting, red-eye correction, filter effects, and color balance can not be applied to monochrome copies. Image overlay can be applied multiple times. Otherwise the options in the retouch menu can each be applied once to existing copies, although multiple edits may result in loss of detail.
Page 380: D-Lighting
D-Lighting 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 381: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash. The photograph selected for red-eye correction is previewed as shown at right. Confirm the effects of red-eye correction and create a copy as described in the following table.
Page 382: Trim
Trim Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. Description Press the W button to reduce the size Reduce size of crop of the crop.
Page 383: Monochrome
Trim: Image Quality and Size Copies created from NEF (RAW), NEF (RAW) + JPEG, or TIFF (RGB) photos have an image quality (pg. 64) of JPEG fine; cropped copies created from JPEG photos have the same image quality as the original. The size of the copy varies with crop size and aspect ratio.
Page 384: Filter Effects
Filter Effects Choose from the following color 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 effect can be Skylight previewed in the monitor as shown at right.
Page 385: Image Overlay
Image Overlay Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in imaging applications.
Page 386 Select the highlighted photograph. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display. The selected image will appear as Image 1. Set gain. Optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to select the gain for image 1 from values between 0.1 and 2.0.
Page 387 Image Overlay Only NEF (RAW) photographs created with the D700 can be selected for image overlay. Other images are not displayed in the selection screen. Only NEF (RAW) photographs with the same bit-depth can be combined.
Page 388: Side-By-Side Comparison
Side-by-Side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. ❚❚ Making a Side-by-Side Comparison Select a picture. Use the multi selector to select a picture and press J. Only retouched copies (shown by a N icon) or photographs that have been retouched can be selected.
Page 389 Compare the copy with the Options used to created 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 Source Retouched the multi selector in the...
Page 390: O My Menu: Creating A Custom Menu
O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu 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). If desired, recent settings can be displayed in place of My Menu (pg.
Page 391 Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to move the new item up or down in My Menu. Press J to add the new item. View My Menu. The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark. Items indicated by a V icon can not be selected.
Page 392: Deleting Options From My Menu
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. A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Page 393: Reordering Options In My Menu
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 394: Displaying Recent Settings
Displaying Recent Settings To display the twenty most recently used settings, select Recent settings for My Menu > Choose tab. Select Choose tab. In My Menu (O), highlight Choose tab and press 2. Select Recent Settings. Highlight Recent settings and press J.
Page 395: Technical Notes
Technical Notes – Camera Care, Options, and Resources This chapter covers the following topics: Compatible Lenses............pg. 370 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) ......pg. 377 Other Accessories............pg. 385 Caring for the Camera ........... pg. 391 Storage ....................pg. 391 Cleaning....................
Page 396: Compatible Lenses
Compatible Lenses CPU lenses (particularly types G and D) are recommended for use with the D700. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring.
Page 397 9 When focusing at minimum focus distance with AF 80–200mm f/2.8, AF 35– 70mm f/2.8, AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 <New>, or AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 lens at maximum zoom, in-focus indicator may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus.
Page 398 M (with electronic 3D Color Lens/accessory rangefinder) AI-, AI-modified, Nikkor or ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ — — Nikon Series E lenses ✔ ✔ — ✔ Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 — — — — ✔ — ✔ ✔ Reflex-Nikkor —...
Page 399 Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can be used with the D700: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm • Non-AI lenses f/2.8, AF 200mm f/3.5 ED,...
Page 400 NIKKOR unable to light the entire subject at all ranges. The built-in flash can also be used with AI-, AI-modified Nikkor, Nikon Series E and non-CPU lenses with a focal length of 24–300mm. AI 50– 300mm f/4.5, modified AI 50–300mm f/4.5, and AI-S 50–300mm f/4.5 ED lenses must be used at a zoom position of 180mm or above, and AI 50–...
Page 401 Red-Eye Reduction Lenses that block the subject’s view of the AF-assist illuminator may interfere with red-eye reduction. AF-Assist Illumination The AF-assist illuminator can be used with lenses with focal lengths of 24– 200 mm. AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses: •...
Page 402 Calculating Picture Angle The D700 can be used with Nikon lenses for 35mm (135) format cameras. If Auto DX crop is on (the default setting) and a 35mm format lens is attached, the picture angle will be the same as a frame of 35mm film (36.0 ×...
Page 403: Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) The D700 can be used with CLS-compatible flash units. Remove the accessory shoe cover when attaching optional flash units. The built-in flash will not fire when an optional flash unit is attached. The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved...
Page 404 ❚❚ CLS-Compatible Flash Units The D700 can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units: the SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200, and SU-800. The SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, and SB-R200 The principal features of these flash units are listed below.
Page 405 Guide Number To calculate the range of the flash at full power, divide the Guide Number by the aperture. For example, at ISO 100 the SB-800 has a Guide Number of 38 m or 125 ft. (35 mm zoom head position); its range at an aperture of f/5.6 is 38÷5.6 or about 6.8 meters (or in feet, 125÷5.6=approximately 23 ft.
Page 406 The following features are available with the SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200, and SU-800: Flash unit Advanced Wireless Lighting Commander Remote SB-900 SB-900 SB-900 Flash mode/feature SB-800 SB-600 SB-400 SB-800 SU-800 SB-800 SB-600 SB-R200 i-TTL balanced fill-flash ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
Page 407: Other Flash Units
Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. If they are set to TTL, the camera shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can be taken. Speedlight SB-80DX, SB-30, SB-27 SB-23, SB-29 SB-28DX, SB-22S, SB-22, SB-50DX...
Page 408 Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the Speedlight supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System, refer to the section on CLS- compatible digital SLR cameras. The D700 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals.
Page 409 Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. 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 Speedlight not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information.
Page 410: Flash Contacts
Flash Contacts The D700 is equipped with an accessory shoe for attaching optional flash units directly to the camera and a sync terminal that allows flash units to be connected via a sync cable. ❚❚ The Accessory Shoe Use the accessory shoe to mount optional flash units directly on the camera without a sync cable (pg.
Page 411: Other Accessories
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e (pp. 32, 34): Additional EN-EL3e batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. The EN-EL3e can be recharged using an MH-18a or MH-18 quick charger. • Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10: The MB-D10 takes one...
Page 412 • Eyepiece Adapter DK-18: The DK-18 is used when attaching accessories the DG-2 magnifier or DR-3 right-angle viewing attachment to the D700. • Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-14, DK-17A: These viewfinder eyepieces prevent fogging in humid or cold conditions. The DK-17A is equipped with a safety lock.
Page 413 • The D700 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use the C-PL circular polarizing filter instead. • The NC and L37C filters are recommended for protecting Filters the lens.
Page 414 Software taken with image authentication (pg. 342) on have been modified after shooting. Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software. Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is connected to the Internet. • BF-1B and BF-1A Body Caps: The body cap keeps the mirror,...
Page 415 Record latitude, longitude, altitude, and UTC time with GP-1 pictures. (pg. 213) GPS Adapter Cord Connects GPS devices to D700 via PC cable supplied by MC-35 manufacturer of GPS device (length 35 cm/1 ft. 2 in.). (pg. 214) Modulite Remote...
Page 416 ❚❚ Approved Memory Cards The following Type I CompactFlash memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D700: Extreme IV SDCFX4 8 GB, 4 GB, 2 GB Extreme III SDCFX3 8 GB, 4 GB, 2 GB, 1 GB...
Page 417: Caring For The Camera
Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, replace the monitor cover, 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 418: 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 419: Clean At Startup/Shutdown
Select Clean now. Highlight Clean now and press 2. The message shown at right will be displayed while cleaning is in progress. The message shown at right will be displayed when cleaning is complete. ❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown” Select Clean at startup/ shutdown.
Page 420 Cleaning is performed by vibrating the image sensor. If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (pg. 395) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s...
Page 421: Manual Cleaning
Clean image sensor (pg. 392) option in the setup menu, the filter can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel.
Page 422 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 423 The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services).
Page 424: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may Keep away from strong magnetic fields: malfunction if subjected to strong Do not use or store this device in shocks or vibration. the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic Keep dry: This product is not radiation or magnetic fields.
Page 425 Cleaning: When cleaning the camera Do not touch the shutter curtain: The body, use a blower to gently shutter curtain is extremely thin remove dust and lint, then wipe and easily damaged. Under no gently with a soft, dry cloth. After circumstances should you exert using the camera at the beach or pressure on the curtain, poke it...
Page 426 Notes on the monitor: The monitor Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source: Do not may contain a few pixels that are unplug the product or remove the always lit or that do not light. This battery while the product is on or is common to all TFT LCD monitors while images are being recorded or...
Page 427 Batteries: Dirt on the battery Charge the battery before use. terminals can prevent the camera When taking photographs on from functioning and should be important occasions, ready a spare removed with a soft, dry cloth EN-EL3e battery and keep it fully before use.
Page 428: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. ❚❚ Display Problem Solution Page Adjust viewfinder focus or use Viewfinder is out of focus.
Page 429 ❚❚ Shooting Problem Solution Page Camera takes time to turn Delete files or folders. – • Memory card is full or not 41, 47 inserted. • CPU lens with aperture ring attached but aperture not locked at highest f-number. If displayed in control panel, select Shutter-release disabled.
Page 430 Problem Solution Page Flash in use. Flash sync speed can be selected using Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed); when using Full range of shutter optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or speeds not available. SB-R200 Speedlight, choose 1/ 320 s (Auto FP) or 1/250 s (Auto FP) for full range of shutter speeds.
Page 431 Problem Solution Page • Choose lower ISO sensitivity or 106, 278 turn high ISO noise reduction on. Randomly-spaced bright • Shutter speed is slower than 1 s: pixels (“noise”) appear in photos. use long exposure noise reduction. • Camera is in focus mode C. •...
Page 432 Can not measure white Subject is too dark or too bright. balance. Image can not be selected as source for preset white Image was not created with D700. balance. • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image White balance bracketing quality.
Page 433 ❚❚ Playback Problem Solution Page Flashing areas appear in images Press 1 or 3 to choose photo Shooting data appear information displayed, or change 220, 264 on images settings for Display mode. A graph appears during playback. NEF (RAW) image is Photo was taken at image quality of NEF not played back.
Page 434 Capture NX 2 (available separately). The camera is not compatible with Can not copy picture Windows 2000 Professional. Use card — to computer using reader to copy pictures from memory Nikon Transfer. card. ❚❚ Miscellaneous Problem Solution Page Date of recording is Set camera clock.
Page 435: Error Messages
Ready a fully-charged d Low battery. spare battery. • Battery exhausted. • Recharge or replace battery. • Battery can not be • Contact Nikon- used. authorized service representative. • An extremely • Replace the battery, xxiv, 32, exhausted or recharge the...
Page 436 Indicator Control View- panel finder Problem Solution Page — Camera clock is not set. Set camera clock. No lens attached, or non-CPU lens attached without specifying Aperture value will be maximum aperture. displayed if maximum Aperture shown in aperture is specified. stops from maximum aperture.
Page 437 Indicator Control View- panel finder Problem Solution Page • Use a higher ISO sensitivity • In exposure mode: e Use flash Subject too dark; photo f Lower shutter will be underexposed. speed g Choose a larger aperture (smaller f-number) Change shutter speed A selected in or select manual 118, 121...
Page 438 • Delete photographs. at current settings, or camera has run out of • Insert new memory file or folder numbers. card. Release shutter. If error persists or appears Camera malfunction. frequently, consult — Nikon-authorized service representative.
Page 439 Turn camera off and No memory detect memory confirm that card is card. card. correctly inserted. • Error accessing • Use Nikon- memory card. approved card. This memory • Check that contacts card cannot — be used. are clean. If card is...
Page 440 Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution Page This card is not Memory card has Format memory card formatted. not been formatted or insert new 41,43 Format the for use in camera. memory card. card. Select folder No images on containing images Folder from Playback folder memory card or in...
Page 441 Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution Page Memory card does Images created with not contain images Cannot select — other devices can not this file. that can be be retouched. retouched. Check printer. To resume, select Check printer. — Printer error. Continue (if available).
Page 442 Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution Page Check ink. To resume, Check ink — Ink error. select Continue. supply. Replace ink and — Printer is out of ink. Out of ink. select Continue. * See printer manual for more information.
Page 443: Appendix
Appendix The Appendix covers the following topics: • Defaults ....................pg. 418 • Memory Card Capacity ..............pg. 423 • Exposure Program ................pg. 426 • Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range ........pg. 427...
Page 444: Defaults
Defaults The following defaults are restored either with a two-button reset or using Reset shooting menu or Reset custom settings. ❚❚ Defaults Restored with a Two-Button Reset (pg. 196) Option Default ISO sensitivity (pg. 106) Image quality (pg. 64) JPEG normal Image size (pg.
Page 445 ❚❚ Defaults Restored with Reset Shooting Menu (pg. 271) Option Default File naming (pg. 274) Image quality (pg. 64) JPEG normal Image size (pg. 69) Large Image area (pg. 58) Auto DX crop (pg. 58) Choose image area (pg. 59) FX format (36 ×...
Page 446 ❚❚ Defaults Restored with Reset Custom Settings (pg. 282) Option Default a1 AF-C priority selection (pg. 283) Release a2 AF-S priority selection (pg. 284) Focus a3 Dynamic AF area (pg. 285) 9 points a4 Focus tracking with lock-on (pg. 287) Normal a5 AF activation (pg.
Page 447 Option Default d1 Beep (pg. 298) High d2 Viewfinder grid display (pg. 298) d3 Screen tips (pg. 298) d4 CL mode shooting speed (pg. 299) 3 fps d5 Max. continuous release (pg. 299) d6 File number sequence (pg. 300) d7 Shooting info display (pg. 301) Auto d8 LCD illumination (pg.
Page 448 Option Default f1 D switch (pg. 318) LCD backlight (D) Multi selector center button (pg. 318) Shooting mode Select center focus point Playback mode Thumbnail on/off f3 Multi selector (pg. 319) Do nothing f4 Photo info/playback (pg. 320) Info /Playback Assign FUNC.
Page 449: Memory Card Capacity
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 2 GB SanDisk Extreme IV (SDCFX4) card at different image quality, image size, and image area settings. ❚❚ FX Format (36 × 24) Image Area Image quality Image size File size...
Page 450 ❚❚ DX Format (24 × 16) Image Area Image quality Image size File size No. of images Buffer capacity NEF (RAW), Lossless — 5.7 MB compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Lossless — 7.0 MB compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), — 4.7 MB Compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), —...
Page 451 d5—Max. Continuous Release (pg. 299) The maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst can be set to any amount between 1 and 100.
Page 452: Exposure Program
Exposure Program The exposure program for programmed auto is shown in the following graph: ISO 200; lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF 50mm f/1.4 D) f/1.4 f/2.8 f/5.6 f/11 f/16 f/22 f/32 30" 15" 8" 4" 2" 1" 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 Shutter speed The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO...
Page 453: Aperture, Sensitivity, And Flash Range
Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range The range of the built-in flash varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. Aperture at ISO equivalent of Range 1600 3200 6400 1.0–12 3ft. 3in.–39ft. 4in. 0.7–8.5 2ft. 4in.–27ft. 11in. 0.6–6.1 2ft.–20ft. 0.6–4.2 2ft.–13ft. 9in. 0.6–3.0 2ft.–9ft.
Page 454: Specifications
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D700 Digital Camera Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Type Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective pixels 12.1 million Effective pixels Image sensor Image sensor 36.0 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) 12.87 million...
Page 455 Viewfinder Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder Viewfinder • FX format: Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical Frame coverage • DX format: Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical –1 Approx. 0.72 × (50-mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m Magnification –1 Eyepoint 18 mm (–1.0 m –1...
Page 456 Release • With EN-EL3e: From 1 to up to 5 fps (C Frame advance rate ); up to 5 fps (C • With optional MB-D10 multi-power battery pack and EN-EL4a/EN- EL4 or AA batteries or with optional EH-5a/EH-5 AC adapter: From 1 to up to 7 fps (C );...
Page 457 Can be selected from Auto, High, Normal, or Low Active D-Lighting Focus Autofocus Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5–3 m/1 ft. 8 in.–9 ft. 10 in.) Detection range –1 –...
Page 458 Accessory shoe Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with built-in flash, Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) SB-900, SB-800, or SU-800 as commander and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 as remotes; Auto FP High- Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400;...
Page 459 One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL3e battery Battery Battery pack Optional MB-D10 multi-power battery pack with one rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e, EN-EL4a, or EN-EL4 Li-ion battery or eight AA alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or nickel- manganese batteries; EN-EL4a/EN-EL4 and AA batteries available separately; A BL-3 battery-chamber cover is required when using EN-EL4a or EN-EL4 batteries.
Page 460 • 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 461 Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.
Page 462 One EN-EL3e battery (MB-D10): Approximately 1000 shots One EN-EL4a battery (MB-D10): Approximately 1900 shots Eight AA batteries (MB-D10): Approximately 700 shots • Nikon standard One EN-EL3e battery (camera): Approximately 2500 shots One EN-EL3e battery (MB-D10): Approximately 2500 shots One EN-EL4a battery (MB-D10): Approximately 4300shots Eight AA batteries (MB-D10): Approximately 1000 shots 1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S VR 24–120mm f/3.5–...
Page 463 • Using the optional WT-4 wireless transmitter • Using the optional GP-1 GPS unit • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.
Page 464: Index
Index Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in bold. AF-C priority selection, 283 Symbols D Switch, 318 B button, 73, 96, 287, 291 AF-On for MB-D10, 291 K (Single-point AF), 74, 75 AF-S priority selection, 284 I(Dynamic-area AF), 74, 75, 285 After delete, 265 H(Auto-area AF), 74, 75...
Page 465 Bracketing order, 317 adjustment control, 45 Built-in AF-assist illuminator, 290 Display mode, 264 D-Lighting, 354 Bulb, 122, 124 Burst, 200, 299, 321 DPOF, 243, 249, 253, 435 Dust off ref photo, 337 DX format (24 × 16), 59 C, 72, 79, 283, 285 Dynamic AF area, 285 Camera Control Pro 2, 239, 388 51 points (3D-tracking), 286...
Page 466 Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in bold. modeling, 115, 315 data, 215, 229 GPS, 213 monitor pre-flash, 184, 193 GPS data, 229 range, 307, 427 ready indicator, 103, 185, 193 sync speed, 118, 305, 306 HDMI, 257, 435 HDMI, 333 sync terminal, 384...
Page 467 Long exp. NR, 277 Compressed, 67 Lossless compressed, 67 M, 72, 81, 94, 121 Uncompressed], 67 M (medium), 69 Nikon Transfer, 238 Magenta, 144, 358 No memory card?, 329 Manage Picture Control, 168 Non-CPU lens data, 210 Manual, 72, 81, 94, 121 Matrix, 112, 113, 295 Max.
Page 468 Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in bold. Photo info/playback, 320 low speed, 84, 86, 91, 299 PictBridge, 244, 435 dial, 85 Picture angle, 58, 376 lock release, 85 Picture Controls, 160 live view, 89 Playback, 55, 217 mirror up, 104 folder, 263 self-timer, 102...
Page 469 Frame interval, 266 network, 242, 385 Slow sync, 188 transmitter, 242, 385 Wireless transmitter, 242 Speedlight, 377 World time, 39, 334 Spot, 112, 295 Date and time, 39, 334 Date format, 40, 334 Television, 255, 333 Daylight saving time, 39, 334 Ten-pin remote terminal, 213, 389 Time zone, 39, 334 Thumbnail, 232...
Page 472 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in Europe SB0C04(11) 6MB02411-04...

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