Nikon D500 Manuals

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Nikon D500 User Manual (432 pages)

Brand: Nikon | Category: Digital Camera | Size: 22.63 MB

Package Contents
6
Table of Contents
8
For Your Safety
15
Notices
19
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)
24
Introduction
27
- Getting to Know the Camera
  27
  - Camera Body
    27
  - The Control Panel
    31
  - The Viewfinder Display
    33
  - Using the Tilting Monitor
    35
  - Using the Touch Screen
    37
First Steps
39
- Attach the Camera Strap
  39
- Charge the Battery
  39
- Insert the Battery and a Memory Card
  41
- Attach a Lens
  44
- Camera Setup
  46
- Focus the Viewfinder
  55
Tutorial
56
- Camera Menus
  56
  - Using Camera Menus
    57
- Basic Photography and Playback
  61
Live View Photography
69
- Autofocus
  73
- Manual Focus
  75
- Using the I Button
  76
- The Live View Display
  79
- The Information Display
  80
- Touch Photography (Touch Shutter)
  81
Movies
84
- Recording Movies
  84
  - Indices
    89
  - Using the I Button
    90
  - The Live View Display
    92
  - Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality
    94
  - The Information Display
    95
  - The Movie Crop
    96
  - Taking Photos in Movie Mode
    97
- Time-Lapse Movies
  100
- Viewing Movies
  106
- Editing Movies
  108
  - Trimming Movies
    108
  - Saving Selected Frames
    112
Image Recording Options
114
- Image Area
  114
- Image Quality
  117
- Image Size
  120
- Using Two Memory Cards
  122
Focus
123
- Autofocus
  123
  - Autofocus Mode
    127
  - AF-Area Mode
    129
  - Focus Point Selection
    134
  - Focus Lock
    137
- Manual Focus
  140
Release Mode
142
- Choosing a Release Mode
  142
- Self-Timer Mode
  145
- Mirror up Mode
  147
ISO Sensitivity
149
- Manual Adjustment
  149
- Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
  151
Exposure
154
- Metering
  154
- Exposure Mode
  156
  - P: Programmed Auto
    158
  - S: Shutter-Priority Auto
    159
  - A: Aperture-Priority Auto
    160
  - M: Manual
    161
- Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
  163
- Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock
  166
- Autoexposure (AE) Lock
  167
- Exposure Compensation
  169
- Bracketing
  172
White Balance
185
- White Balance Options
  185
- Fine-Tuning White Balance
  189
- Choosing a Color Temperature
  192
- Preset Manual
  195
  - Viewfinder Photography
    196
  - Live View (Spot White Balance)
    200
  - Managing Presets
    203
Image Enhancement
206
- Picture Controls
  206
  - Selecting a Picture Control
    206
  - Modifying Picture Controls
    208
  - Creating Custom Picture Controls
    211
- Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows
  215
  - Active D-Lighting
    215
  - High Dynamic Range (HDR)
    217
Flash Photography
222
- Using a Flash
  222
- Take Pictures
  223
- On-Camera Flash Photography
  225
- Flash Modes
  227
- Flash Compensation
  229
- FV Lock
  231
- Remote Flash Photography
  234
  - Setup
    235
  - Taking Photos
    240
- Viewing Flash Info
  248
Other Shooting Options
252
- The R Button
  252
- The I Button
  255
- Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings
  256
- Other Settings
  258
- Flicker Reduction
  260
- Multiple Exposure
  262
- Interval Timer Photography
  269
- Non-CPU Lenses
  276
- Location Data
  279
More about Playback
281
- Viewing Images
  281
  - Full-Frame Playback
    281
  - Thumbnail Playback
    281
  - Playback Controls
    282
  - Using the Touch Screen
    284
  - The I Button
    286
- Photo Information
  287
- File Information
  288
- Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
  297
- Protecting Photographs from Deletion
  299
- Rating Pictures
  300
- Selecting Photos for Upload
  302
  - Selecting Individual Photos
    302
  - Selecting Multiple Photos
    303
- Deleting Photographs
  304
  - Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback
    304
  - The Playback Menu
    305
Menu List
307
- D the Playback Menu: Managing Images
  307
- C the Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
  309
- The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options
  314
- A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
  318
- B the Setup Menu: Camera Setup
  330
- N the Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
  337
- O My Menu/M Recent Settings
  339
- Retouch Menu Options
  340
  - NEF (RAW) Processing
    340
  - Trim
    342
  - Image Overlay
    343
Technical Notes
346
- Compatible Lenses
  346
- The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
  352
- Other Accessories
  359
- Caring for the Camera
  361
  - Storage
    361
  - Cleaning
    361
  - Image Sensor Cleaning
    362
- Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
  369
Troubleshooting
374
- Battery/Display
  374
- Shooting
  375
- Playback
  378
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)
  380
- Miscellaneous
  380
Error Messages
381
Specifications
388
Lenses
401
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80Mm F/2.8-4E ED VR
  401
Approved Memory Cards
411
Memory Card Capacity
413
Battery Life
416
Battery Performance
417
Index
418
Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty
429

Nikon D500 Menu Manual (207 pages)

Brand: Nikon | Category: Digital Camera | Size: 8.57 MB

Table of Contents
2
Menu Guide

10
Defaults

10
D the Playback Menu: Managing Images

20
- Delete
  21
- Playback Folder
  21
- Hide Image
  22
- Playback Display Options
  23
- Copy Image(S)
  24
- Image Review
  28
- After Delete
  28
- After Burst, Show
  29
- Auto Image Rotation
  29
- Rotate Tall
  30
- Slide Show
  30
- Select to Send to Smart Device
  32
C the Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options

33
- Photo Shooting Menu Bank
  34
- Extended Photo Menu Banks
  36
- Storage Folder
  36
- File Naming
  39
- Primary Slot Selection
  40
- Secondary Slot Function
  40
- Flash Control
  41
- Choose Image Area
  45
- Image Quality
  46
- Image Size
  47
- NEF (RAW) Recording
  48
- ISO Sensitivity Settings
  49
- White Balance
  50
- Set Picture Control
  51
- Manage Picture Control
  52
- Color Space
  52
- Active D-Lighting
  53
- Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction)
  53
- Long Exposure NR
  53
- High ISO NR
  54
- Vignette Control
  54
- Auto Distortion Control
  55
- Flicker Reduction
  55
- Auto Bracketing Set
  56
- Multiple Exposure
  56
- HDR (High Dynamic Range)
  57
- Interval Timer Shooting
  58
The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options

59
- Reset Movie Shooting Menu
  60
- File Naming
  60
- Destination
  60
- Choose Image Area
  60
- Frame Size/Frame Rate
  61
- Movie Quality
  61
- ISO Sensitivity Settings
  62
- White Balance
  63
  - Set Picture Control
    63
  - Manage Picture Control
    63
  - Active D-Lighting
    63
  - High ISO NR
    64
  - Flicker Reduction
    64
  - Microphone Sensitivity
    65
  - Frequency Response
    65
  - Wind Noise Reduction
    66
  - Time-Lapse Movie
    66
  - Electronic VR
    66
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

67
- Custom Settings Bank
  71
- A: Autofocus
  73
  - A1: AF-C Priority Selection
    73
  - A1 AF-C Priority Selection
    73
  - A2: AF-S Priority Selection
    74
  - A2 AF-S Priority Selection
    74
  - A3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On
    75
  - A3 Focus Tracking with Lock-On
    75
  - A4: 3D-Tracking Face-Detection
    76
  - A4 3D-Tracking Face-Detection
    76
  - A5: 3D-Tracking Watch Area
    76
  - A5 3D-Tracking Watch Area
    76
  - A6: Number of Focus Points
    76
  - A6 Number of Focus Points
    76
  - A7: Store by Orientation
    77
  - A7 Store by Orientation
    77
  - A8: AF Activation
    78
  - A8 AF Activation
    78
  - A9: Limit AF-Area Mode Selection
    79
  - A9 Limit AF-Area Mode Selection
    79
  - A10: Autofocus Mode Restrictions
    79
  - A10 Autofocus Mode Restrictions
    79
  - A11: Focus Point Wrap-Around
    80
  - A11 Focus Point Wrap-Around
    80
  - A12: Focus Point Options
    81
  - A12 Focus Point Options
    81
  - A13: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode
    82
  - A13 Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode
    82
- B: Metering/Exposure
  83
  - B1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value
    83
  - B1 ISO Sensitivity Step Value
    83
  - B2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl
    83
  - B2 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl
    83
  - B3: Exp./Flash Comp. Step Value
    83
  - B3 Exp./Flash Comp. Step Value
    83
  - B4: Easy Exposure Compensation
    84
  - B4 Easy Exposure Compensation
    84
  - B5: Matrix Metering
    85
  - B5 Matrix Metering
    85
  - B6: Center-Weighted Area
    85
  - B6 Center-Weighted Area
    85
  - B7: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure
    85
  - B7 Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure
    85
- C: Timers/Ae Lock
  86
  - C1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L
    86
  - C1 Shutter-Release Button AE-L
    86
  - C2: Standby Timer
    86
  - C2 Standby Timer
    86
  - C3: Self-Timer
    87
  - C3 Self-Timer
    87
  - C4: Monitor off Delay
    87
  - C4 Monitor off Delay
    87
- D: Shooting/Display
  88
  - D1: CL Mode Shooting Speed
    88
  - D1 CL Mode Shooting Speed
    88
  - D2: Max. Continuous Release
    88
  - D2 Max. Continuous Release
    88
  - D3: ISO Display
    88
  - D3 ISO Display
    88
  - D4: Sync. Release Mode Options
    89
  - D4 Sync. Release Mode Options
    89
  - D5: Exposure Delay Mode
    89
  - D5 Exposure Delay Mode
    89
  - D6: Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter
    89
  - D6 Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter
    89
  - D7: File Number Sequence
    90
  - D7 File Number Sequence
    90
  - D8: Viewfinder Grid Display
    91
  - D8 Viewfinder Grid Display
    91
  - D9: LCD Illumination
    91
  - D9 LCD Illumination
    91
  - D10: Optical VR
    92
  - D10 Optical VR
    92
  - E: Bracketing/Flash
    93
    
    E1: Flash Sync Speed
    93
    
    E1 Flash Sync Speed
    93
    
    E2: Flash Shutter Speed
    94
    
    E2 Flash Shutter Speed
    94
    
    E3: Exposure Comp. for Flash
    94
    
    E3 Exposure Comp. for Flash
    94
    
    E4: Auto M ISO Sensitivity Control
    95
    
    E4 Auto M ISO Sensitivity Control
    95
    
    E5: Modeling Flash
    95
    
    E5 Modeling Flash
    95
    
    E6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)
    96
    
    E6 Auto Bracketing (Mode M)
    96
    
    E7: Bracketing Order
    96
    
    E7 Bracketing Order
    96
  - F: Controls
    97
    
    F1: Custom Control Assignment
    97
    
    F1 Custom Control Assignment
    97
    
    F2: Multi Selector Center Button
    109
    
    F2 Multi Selector Center Button
    109
    
    F3: Shutter Spd & Aperture Lock
    111
    
    F3 Shutter Spd & Aperture Lock
    111
    
    F4: Customize Command Dials
    111
    
    F4 Customize Command Dials
    111
    
    F5: Multi Selector
    114
    
    F5 Multi Selector
    114
    
    F6: Release Button to Use Dial
    114
    
    F6 Release Button to Use Dial
    114
    
    F7: Reverse Indicators
    115
    
    F7 Reverse Indicators
    115
    
    F8: Live View Button Options
    115
    
    F8 Live View Button Options
    115
    
    F9: D Switch
    115
    
    F9 D Switch
    115
    
    F10: Assign MB-D17 Buttons
    116
    
    F10 Assign MB-D17 Buttons
    116
  - G: Movie
    119
    
    G1: Custom Control Assignment
    119
    
    G1 Custom Control Assignment
    119
B the Setup Menu: Camera Setup

124
- Format Memory Card
  125
- Language
  125
- Time Zone and Date
  126
- Monitor Brightness
  127
- Monitor Color Balance
  128
- Virtual Horizon
  129
- Information Display
  130
- AF Fine-Tune
  131
- Non-CPU Lens Data
  132
- Clean Image Sensor
  133
- Lock Mirror up for Cleaning
  133
- Image Dust off Ref Photo
  134
- Image Comment
  136
- Copyright Information
  137
- Iptc
  138
- Beep
  141
- Touch Controls
  142
- Hdmi
  142
- Location Data
  143
- Wireless Remote (WR) Options
  144
- Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button
  145
- Airplane Mode
  145
- Connect to Smart Device
  146
- Send to Smart Device (Auto)
  147
- Wi-Fi
  147
- Bluetooth
  148
- Network
  148
- Eye-Fi Upload
  149
- Conformity Marking
  150
- MB-D17 Battery Type
  151
- Battery Order
  152
- Battery Info
  153
- Slot Empty Release Lock
  154
- Save/Load Settings
  155
- Reset All Settings
  158
- Firmware Version
  158
N the Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies

159
- NEF (RAW) Processing
  162
- Trim
  164
- Resize
  165
- D-Lighting
  168
- Red-Eye Correction
  169
- Straighten
  169
- Distortion Control
  170
- Perspective Control
  171
- Filter Effects
  172
- Monochrome
  173
- Image Overlay
  174
- Edit Movie
  177
- Side-By-Side Comparison
  177
O My Menu/M Recent Settings

179
Technical Notes

184
Exposure Program

184
Connections

185
- Installing Viewnx-I
  185
- Copying Pictures to the Computer
  186
- Ethernet and Wireless Networks
  189
- Printing Photographs
  191
- Viewing Photographs on TV
  194
Other Accessories

197
- Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
  205

Nikon D500 Settings Manual (62 pages)

Sports AF Edition

Brand: Nikon | Category: Digital Camera | Size: 9.15 MB

Table of Contents
2
Sports AF: Autofocus Basics

3
AF-Area Mode

6
- Custom Settings
  8
Focus Points

9
- Cross Sensors
  10
- Teleconverters And Available Focus Points
  11
Sports AF: Custom Settings

15
Sports AF: Custom Control Assignments

24
- Focus-Related Control Assignments
  24
- Lens Focus Function Buttons
  26
Auto AF Fine-Tuning

27
Recommended AF Settings by Event

30
- Overview: Settings By Event
  30
- Soccer
  34
- Winter Sports
  35
- Gymnastics
  46
- Athletics
  52
- Aquatics
  57

Nikon D500 Professional Technical Manual (52 pages)

Brand: Nikon | Category: Digital Camera | Size: 6.14 MB

Table of Contents
2
Custom Controls
5
- Custom Control Assignments
  6
- Quick Menu Access
  10
- Custom Folders
  12
Taking Pictures
15
Playback
33
- Finding Pictures Quickly
  34
  - Starting Playback With Your Right Hand
    35
  - Finding Pictures Quickly
    36
  - Quick Focus Check
    38
  - Tagging Pictures
    40
Upload
43
- Adding Text to Pictures
  44
  - Editing Text In Http Server Mode
    44
  - Iptc Presets
    45
- Checking Upload Status
  46
Accessories
47
- Synchronized Release
  48
  - Configuring Cameras For Synchronized Release
    48
  - Uploading Photos
    51

Nikon D500 Professional Setting Manual (42 pages)

Brand: Nikon | Category: Digital cameras | Size: 4.54 MB

Table of Contents
2
Movie-Related Camera Controls
4
Recording Movies
6
Before Recording
8
Frame Size/Frame Rate
8
Iso Sensitivity Settings
10
Set Picture Control
11
White Balance
12
Active D-Lighting
13
Microphone Sensitivity
13
Frequency Response
13
Wind Noise Reduction
14
More on Movies
15
The Information Display
15
Custom Control Assignments
17
Electronic Vibration Reduction
20
The Movie I-Button Menu
21
White Balance
22
Choosing A Picture Control In Live View
23
Taking Photos
24
Creating Stills From 4K Uhd Movies
25
Hdmi Output
26
Time-Lapse Movies
29
Time-Lapse Movie Techniques
29
Filming 4K Uhd Time-Lapse Movies
31
Things to Note
33
Restrictions On Available Settings
33
Keeping The Camera Cool
33
Image Artifacts
34
Ending Recording
34
Movie Playback Tips and Tricks
35
Ten-Second Advance/Rewind
35
Skipping To An Index Or The Last/First Frame
35
Slow Motion
35
Using The Touch Screen
36
Joining Movie Files Together
37
D500 Movie Specifications
39

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