Nikon D780 Manuals

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Nikon D780 Reference Manual (944 pages)

Brand: Nikon | Category: Digital Camera | Size: 23.18 MB

Table of Contents

5
- About this Manual
  4
  - Table of Contents
    5
- Menu List
  32
- For Your Safety
  38
- Notices
  44
- Getting to Know the Camera
  
  47
  - Parts of the Camera
    47
  - Camera Body
    47
  - The Power Switch
    53
  - The Control Panel
    54
  - The Viewfinder
    55
  - The Live View Displays (Photos/Movies)
    58
    
    Image Area A2
    58
  - Touch Controls
    60
- First Steps
  
  67
  - Readying the Camera
    67
  - Attaching the Strap
    67
  - Charging the Battery
    68
  - Inserting the Battery
    70
  - Attaching a Lens
    71
  - Inserting Memory Cards
    73
  - Camera Setup
    76
    
    The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining
    79
  - Battery Level
    79
  - Memory Card Indicators and Number of Exposures Remaining
    80
  - Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs ( B Mode)
    82
  - Framing Photographs in the Viewfinder (Viewfinder Photography)
    82
  - Framing Photographs in the Monitor (Live View)
    86
    
    Recording Movies ( B Mode)
    91
  - Taking Photos During Filming
    96
    
    Frame Size/Frame Rate A3
    96
    
    Playback
    97
  - Viewing Movies
    99
  - Deleting Unwanted Pictures
    102
  - Camera Controls the G Button
    103
  - Using the Menus
    104
    
    The I Button (the I Menu)
    109
  - The Still Photography I Menu
    111
    
    Active D-Lighting A9
    111
    
    Set Picture Control A7
    111
    
    White Balance A6
    111
  - The Movie I Menu
    112
  - The Playback I Menu
    113
  - The R Button
    114
  - Viewfinder Photography
    114
  - Live View Photography
    115
  - The Mode Dial
    117
  - Using the Mode Dial
    118
  - The Release Mode Dial
    119
  - Choosing a Release Mode
    119
  - The Focus-Mode Selector
    121
  - The AF-Mode Button
    122
  - Choosing an AF Mode
    123
  - Choosing an AF-Area Mode
    124
  - The AF-ON Button
    128
  - The a Button
    128
  - Exposure (AE) Lock
    129
  - Focus Lock
    129
  - Locking Focus and Exposure
    129
  - The Q / G ( U ) Button
    132
  - Adjusting White Balance
    132
  - The S ( Q ) Button
    137
  - Adjusting ISO Sensitivity
    137
  - Enabling Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
    139
    
    The E Button
    140
  - Adjusting Exposure Compensation
    140
    
    The X ( T ) Button
    141
  - Adjusting Image Quality
    141
  - Choosing an Image Size
    143
    
    The W ( y ) Button
    145
  - Choosing a Metering Option
    145
    
    The N ( y ) Button
    147
  - Choosing a Flash Mode
    147
  - Adjusting Flash Compensation
    149
    
    The BKT Button
    150
    
    The Pv Button
    151
    
    The Fn Button
    152
- Shooting Settings Choosing a Shooting Mode
  
  153
  - Shooting in Modes P, S, A, and M
    155
  - User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes
    161
  - Using Special Effects Modes
    165
    
    Image Recording Options (Image Area, Quality, and Size)
    175
  - Adjusting Image Area Settings
    175
  - Adjusting Image Quality
    180
  - Choosing an Image Size
    183
  - Choosing How the Camera Focuses (Focus)
    185
  - Choosing a Focus Mode
    185
  - Autofocus Mode
    186
  - AF-Area Mode
    191
  - Focus Point Selection
    205
  - Manual Focus
    208
  - Exposure-Related Settings (Metering and Exposure Compensation)
    212
  - Choosing How the Camera Sets Exposure
    212
  - Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
    216
  - Autoexposure Lock
    219
  - Exposure Compensation
    221
  - Choosing the Operation Performed When the Shutter Is Released (Release Mode)
    224
  - Choosing a Release Mode such as Single-Frame, Continuous, or Quiet Shutter-Release
    224
  - Self-Timer Mode ( E )
    229
  - Mirror up Mode (Mup)
    231
  - Adjusting the Camera's Sensitivity to Light (ISO Sensitivity)
    233
  - ISO Sensitivity
    233
  - Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
    236
  - Achieving Natural Colors with Different Light Sources (White Balance)
    241
  - White Balance
    241
  - Fine-Tuning White Balance
    246
  - Choosing a Color Temperature
    250
  - Preset Manual
    255
  - Varying Exposure or White Balance over a Series of Photographs (Bracketing)
    270
  - Bracketing
    271
  - Exposure and Flash Bracketing
    272
  - White Balance Bracketing
    278
  - ADL Bracketing
    284
  - Image Processing (Picture Controls)
    289
  - Selecting a Picture Control
    289
  - Modifying Picture Controls
    291
  - Creating Custom Picture Controls
    296
  - Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows (Active D-Lighting and HDR)
    300
  - Active D-Lighting
    300
  - High Dynamic Range (HDR)
    302
- Options for Movie Recording and Editing Image Area: Choosing a Movie Crop
  
  308
  - Frame Size/Frame Rate and Movie Quality
    310
  - Slow-Motion Movies
    312
  - Points to Note When Recording Movies
    314
  - Editing Movies
    317
  - Trimming Movies
    318
  - Saving Selected Frames
    323
  - Adding Indices to Movies
    324
- Other Shooting Options Using Two Memory Cards
  
  325
- Playback Viewing Pictures
  
  399
  - Full-Frame Playback
    399
  - Thumbnail Playback
    400
  - Calendar Playback
    401
  - Playback Controls
    402
  - Using the Touch Screen
    404
  - The I Button
    407
    
    Photo Information
    412
  - File Information
    413
  - Exposure Data
    414
  - Highlights
    414
  - RGB Histogram
    415
  - Shooting Data
    417
  - Location Data
    419
  - Overview Data
    420
    
    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
    422
  - Playback Zoom
    422
    
    Protecting Photographs from Deletion
    424
    
    Rating Pictures
    426
    
    Selecting Pictures for Upload
    427
    
    Deleting Pictures
    429
  - During Playback
    429
  - The Playback Menu
    431
- Connecting to Computers and Tvs
  
  435
  - Connecting to Computers
    435
  - Connecting Via USB
    435
  - Wireless Networks (Wi-Fi)
    440
    
    Connecting to HDMI Devices
    442
  - Connecting to HDMI Tvs
    443
  - Connecting to HDMI Recorders
    443
- Network Connections Camera and Network System Chart
  
  448
  - Connecting to Smart Devices
    449
  - The Snapbridge App
    449
  - What Snapbridge Can Do for You
    450
  - Wireless Connections
    451
  - Connecting Via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Mode)
    452
  - Connecting Via Bluetooth
    461
    
    Connecting to Computers Via Wi-Fi
    476
  - What Wi-Fi Can Do for You
    476
  - The Wireless Transmitter Utility
    476
  - Infrastructure and Access-Point Modes
    477
  - Connecting in Access-Point Mode
    479
  - Connecting in Infrastructure Mode
    485
  - Uploading Pictures
    493
  - Disconnecting and Reconnecting
    497
    
    Connecting to Networks Using the WT-7
    499
  - The WT-7
    499
  - What the WT-7 Can Do for You
    500
  - Connecting Using the WT-7
    502
    
    Troubleshooting Wireless Issues
    503
- On-Camera Flash Photography "On-Camera" Versus "Remote
  
  505
  - Camera-Mounted Flash Units
    505
  - Remote Flash Photography
    505
    
    Using an On-Camera Flash
    506
    
    Flash Control Mode
    509
    
    Flash Modes
    511
  - Choosing a Flash Mode
    514
    
    Flash Compensation
    515
  - Adjusting Flash Compensation
    516
    
    FV Lock
    517
    
    Flash Info for On-Camera Units
    520
  - Flash Control Mode Displays
    520
- Remote Flash Photography What Is Remote Flash Photography
  
  523
  - Using Remote Flash Units
    524
    
    Radio AWL
    525
  - Establishing a Wireless Connection
    525
  - Adjusting Flash Settings
    530
  - Adding a Shoe-Mounted Flash Unit
    539
    
    Optical AWL
    540
  - Using Optical AWL with the SB-5000 or
    541
    
    Optical/Radio AWL
    552
    
    Flash Info for Remote Units
    553
  - Flash Control Mode Displays
    553
- Menu Guide
  
  557
  - Defaults
    557
    
    Playback Menu Defaults
    557
    
    Photo Shooting Menu Defaults
    558
    
    Movie Shooting Menu Defaults
    562
    
    Custom Settings Menu Defaults
    564
    
    Setup Menu Defaults
    570
D the Playback Menu: Managing Images

575
- Delete
  576
- [Delete]
  576
  - Playback Folder
    576
- [Playback Folder]
  576
  - Playback Display Options
    577
- [Playback Display Options]
  577
  - Copy Image(S)
    578
- [Copy Image(S)]
  578
  - Copying Pictures
    579
  - Image Review
    584
- [Image Review]
  584
  - After Delete
    585
- [After Delete]
  585
  - Rotate Tall
    586
- [Rotate Tall]
  586
  - Slide Show
    586
- [Slide Show]
  586
  - Viewing Slide Shows
    587
  - Rating
    589
- [Rating]
  589
- C the Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
  590
  - Reset Photo Shooting Menu
    591
  - Storage Folder
    591
    
    Renaming Folders
    591
    
    Select Folder by Number
    592
    
    Select Folder from List
    594
  - File Naming
    596
  - Role Played by Card in Slot 2
    597
  - Image Area
    597
  - Image Quality
    597
  - Image Size
    597
  - NEF (RAW) Recording
    598
    
    NEF (RAW) Bit Depth
    598
    
    NEF (RAW) Compression
    598
  - ISO Sensitivity Settings
    599
  - White Balance
    599
  - Set Picture Control
    599
  - Manage Picture Control
    600
  - Color Space
    600
  - Active D-Lighting
    601
- Long Exposure NR
  602
- High ISO NR
  603
- Vignette Control
  604
- Diffraction Compensation
  605
- Auto Distortion Control
  606
- Flicker Reduction
  607
- Flash Control
  609
  - Flash Control Mode
    610
  - Wireless Flash Options
    611
  - Remote Flash Control
    612
  - Radio Remote Flash Info
    612
- Auto Bracketing
  613
- HDR (High Dynamic Range)
  615
- Interval Timer Shooting
  615
- Multiple Exposure
  615
- Focus Shift Shooting
  616
- Silent Live View Photography
  616
- Time-Lapse Movie
  616
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options

617
- Destination
  618
- File Naming
  618
- Reset Movie Shooting Menu
  618
- [Destination]
  618
- [File Naming]
  618
- [Reset Movie Shooting Menu]
  618
- Frame Size/Frame Rate
  619
- Image Area
  619
- [Frame Size/Frame Rate]
  619
- [Image Area]
  619
  - Auto DX Crop
    619
- Movie File Type
  620
- Movie Quality
  620
- [Movie File Type]
  620
- [Movie Quality]
  620
- ISO Sensitivity Settings
  621
- [ISO Sensitivity Settings]
  621
- White Balance
  622
- [White Balance]
  622
- Active D-Lighting
  623
- Manage Picture Control
  623
- Set Picture Control
  623
- [Active D-Lighting]
  623
- [Manage Picture Control]
  623
- [Set Picture Control]
  623
- Diffraction Compensation
  624
- High ISO NR
  624
- [Diffraction Compensation]
  624
- [High ISO NR]
  624
- Flicker Reduction
  625
- [Flicker Reduction]
  625
- Electronic VR
  626
- [Electronic VR]
  626
- Microphone Sensitivity
  627
- [Microphone Sensitivity]
  627
- Attenuator
  628
- Frequency Response
  628
- [Attenuator]
  628
- [Frequency Response]
  628
- Headphone Volume
  629
- Wind Noise Reduction
  629
- [Headphone Volume]
  629
- [Wind Noise Reduction]
  629
- Timecode
  630
- [Timecode]
  630
- A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
  632
  - Reset Custom Settings
    636
  - A: Autofocus
    636
    
    A1: AF-C Priority Selection
    636
    
    A2: AF-S Priority Selection
    637
    
    A3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On
    638
    
    A4: 3D-Tracking Face-Detection
    638
    
    A5: Auto-Area AF Face/Eye Detection
    639
    
    A6: Focus Points Used
    640
    
    A7: Store Points by Orientation
    641
    
    A8: AF Activation
    643
    
    A9: Focus Point Wrap-Around
    643
    
    A10: Focus Point Options
    644
    
    Focus Point Illumination
    644
    
    Manual Focus Mode
    644
    
    A11: Low-Light AF
    645
    
    Dynamic-Area AF Assist
    645
    
    A12: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode
    646
- B: Metering/Exposure
  647
  - B1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl
    647
  - B2: Easy Exposure Compensation
    648
  - B3: Matrix Metering
    649
  - B4: Center-Weighted Area
    649
  - B5: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure
    650
- C: Timers/Ae Lock
  651
  - C1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L
    651
  - C2: Standby Timer
    651
  - C3: Self-Timer
    652
  - C4: Monitor off Delay
    652
- D: Shooting/Display
  653
  - D1: CL Mode Shooting Speed
    653
  - D2: Max. Continuous Release
    653
  - D3: Sync. Release Mode Options
    654
  - D4: Exposure Delay Mode
    654
  - D5: Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter
    655
  - D6: Extended Shutter Speeds (M)
    656
  - D7: File Number Sequence
    657
  - D8: Save Original (EFFECTS)
    659
  - D9: Exposure Preview (Lv)
    660
  - D10: Framing Grid Display
    661
  - D11: Peaking Highlights
    661
  - D12: LCD Illumination
    662
  - D13: Live View in Continuous Mode
    662
  - D14: Optical VR
    663
- E: Bracketing/Flash
  664
  - E1: Flash Sync Speed
    664
  - E2: Flash Shutter Speed
    666
  - E3: Exposure Comp. for Flash
    666
  - E4: Auto C ISO Sensitivity Control
    667
  - E5: Modeling Flash
    667
  - E6: Bracketing Order
    668
- F: Controls
  669
  - F1: Customize I Menu
    669
    
    View Memory Card Info
    670
    
    View Release Mode
    670
    
    Bluetooth Connection
    671
    
    Wi-Fi Connection
    671
  - F2: Customize I Menu (Lv)
    672
  - F3: Custom Controls
    674
  - F4: OK Button
    681
    
    Live View
    681
    
    Viewfinder Photography
    681
    
    Playback Mode
    682
  - F5: Customize Command Dials
    683
    
    Change Main/Sub
    683
    
    Reverse Rotation
    683
    
    Aperture Setting
    684
    
    Menus and Playback
    685
    
    Sub-Dial Frame Advance
    686
  - F6: Release Button to Use Dial
    687
  - F7: Reverse Indicators
    688
  - F8: D Switch
    688
- G: Movie
  689
  - G1: Customize I Menu
    689
    
    Multi Selector Exposure Comp
    690
    
    Multi-Selector Power Aperture
    690
  - G2: Custom Controls
    691
  - G3: AF Speed
    696
  - G4: AF Tracking Sensitivity
    698
  - G5: Highlight Display
    699
    
    Display Pattern
    699
    
    Highlight Display Threshold
    699
- B the Setup Menu: Camera Setup
  700
Table of Contents

701
- Format Memory Card
  702
- Language
  703
- Reset User Settings
  703
- Save User Settings
  703
- Monitor Brightness
  704
- Time Zone and Date
  704
- Monitor Color Balance
  705
- Virtual Horizon
  707
- Information Display
  708
- AF Fine-Tuning Options
  709
- Non-CPU Lens Data
  718
- Clean Image Sensor
  719
- Lock Mirror up for Cleaning
  720
- Image Dust off Ref Photo
  721
  - Acquiring Image Dust off Reference Data
    721
- Pixel Mapping
  725
- Image Comment
  727
  - Attach Comment
    727
  - Input Comment
    727
- Copyright Information
  728
  - Entering the Names of the Photographer and Copyright Holder
    728
  - Attach Copyright Information
    729
- Beep Options
  730
  - Beep On/Off
    730
  - Pitch
    731
  - Volume
    731
- Hdmi
  732
- Touch Controls
  732
  - Enable/Disable Touch Controls
    732
  - Full-Frame Playback Flicks
    732
- Location Data
  733
- Wireless Remote (WR) Options
  734
  - LED Lamp
    734
  - Options]
    734
  - Link Mode
    735
- Airplane Mode
  737
  - [Airplane Mode]
    737
- Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button
  737
  - [Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button]
    737
- Connect to Smart Device
  738
  - Pairing (Bluetooth)
    738
  - [Connect to Smart Device]
    738
  - Select to Send (Bluetooth)
    739
  - Wi-Fi Connection
    740
- Connect to PC
  742
  - Network Settings
    742
  - Wi-Fi Connection
    742
  - [Connect to PC]
    742
  - Options
    744
  - MAC Address
    745
- Conformity Marking
  746
  - [Conformity Marking]
    746
- Wireless Transmitter (WT-7)
  746
  - Wireless Transmitter
    746
  - [Wireless Transmitter (WT-7)]
    746
- Battery Info
  747
  - [Battery Info]
    747
- Slot Empty Release Lock
  748
  - [Slot Empty Release Lock]
    748
- Save/Load Menu Settings
  749
  - [Save/Load Menu Settings]
    749
  - Load Menu Settings
    753
  - Save Menu Settings
    753
- Firmware Version
  754
  - [Firmware Version]
    754
- Reset All Settings
  754
  - [Reset All Settings]
    754
- N the Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
  755
  - Creating Retouched Copies
    756
  - NEF (RAW) Processing: Creating JPEG Copies of NEF (RAW) Images Without a Computer
    759
  - Trim
    765
  - Resize
    766
  - Resizing Multiple Images
    766
  - D-Lighting
    772
  - Quick Retouch
    773
  - Red-Eye Correction
    774
  - Straighten
    775
  - Distortion Control
    776
  - Perspective Control
    778
  - Monochrome
    779
  - Add
    780
  - Image Overlay
    780
  - Lighten and Darken
    784
  - Trim Movie
    789
- O MY MENU/ M RECENT SETTINGS
  790
  - O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu
    791
  - Recent Settings: Accessing Recently-Used Settings
    796
- Troubleshooting before Contacting Customer Support
  
  797
  - Problems and Solutions
    799
  - Battery/Display
    799
  - Shooting
    800
  - Playback
    808
  - Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)
    810
  - Miscellaneous
    810
    
    Alerts and Error Messages
    811
  - Alerts
    811
  - Error Messages
    815
- Technical Notes
  
  819
  - Camera Displays
    819
  - The Viewfinder
    819
  - The Information Display
    822
  - Live View (Still Photography/Movies)
    826
  - The Control Panel
    830
    
    Compatible F Mount Lenses
    832
  - CPU Lenses
    832
  - Non-CPU Lenses and Other Accessories
    838
  - The Electronic Rangefinder
    842
  - Compatible Flash Units
    844
  - The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
    844
  - Other Compatible Accessories
    854
  - Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
    860
  - Charging AC Adapters
    862
  - Software
    865
  - Caring for the Camera
    867
  - Storage
    867
  - Cleaning
    868
  - The Low-Pass Filter
    869
  - Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
    878
  - Camera Care
    878
  - Battery Care
    882
  - Using the Charger
    885
  - Using the Charging AC Adapter
    885
  - Specifications
    886
  - Nikon D780 Digital Camera
    886
  - Approved Memory Cards
    906
  - Memory Card Capacity
    907
  - [FX (36 × 24)] Selected for Image Area
    908
  - [DX (24 × 16)] Selected for Image Area
    910
    
    Battery Endurance
    913
    
    Trademarks and Licenses
    916
- Kit Lens Manual
  
  920
  - Kit Lenses
    920
  - AF-S NIKKOR 24-120Mm F/4G ED VR Lens Manual
    920

Nikon D780 User Manual (132 pages)

Brand: Nikon | Category: Digital Camera | Size: 3.85 MB

Package Contents
2
About this Manual
4
Table of Contents
6
Menu List
9
For Your Safety
15
Notices
21
Getting to Know the Camera

25
- Parts of the Camera
  25
- Camera Body
  25
- The Monitor
  29
- The Control Panel
  31
- The Viewfinder
  32
- The Live View Displays (Photos/Movies)
  35
- The G Button
  37
  - Using the Menus
    38
  - Display Options
    39
  - Text Entry
    41
First Steps

43
- Readying the Camera
  43
- Attaching the Strap
  43
- Charging the Battery
  44
- Inserting the Battery
  46
- Attaching a Lens
  47
- Detaching Lenses
  48
- Inserting Memory Cards
  49
- Memory Cards
  50
- Camera Setup
  52
  - The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining
    55
- Battery Level
  55
- Memory Card Indicators and Number of Exposures Remaining
  56
- Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs ( B Mode)
  58
- Framing Photographs in the Viewfinder (Viewfinder Photography)
  58
- Framing Photographs in the Monitor (Live View)
  62
  - Recording Movies ( B Mode)
    67
    
    To Start Recording
    68
    
    Recording Movies
    70
- Taking Photos During Filming
  72
  - Playback
    73
- Viewing Movies
  75
- Deleting Unwanted Pictures
  78
Technical Notes

79
- Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
  79
- Camera Care
  79
- Battery Care
  83
- Using the Charger
  86
- Using the Charging AC Adapter
  86
  - Specifications
    87
- Nikon D780 Digital Camera
  87
  - Supported Standards
    106
  - Approved Memory Cards
    107
  - Battery Endurance
    108
  - Battery Performance
    109
  - Trademarks and Licenses
    111
  - Notices
    115
  - Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)
    117
Kit Lens Manual

122
- Kit Lenses
  122
- AF-S NIKKOR 24-120Mm F/4G ED VR Lens Manual
  122
- Parts of the Lens
  123
Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty

129

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Getting to Know the Camera

First Steps

Shooting Settings Choosing a Shooting Mode

Options for Movie Recording and Editing Image Area: Choosing a Movie Crop

Other Shooting Options Using Two Memory Cards

Playback Viewing Pictures

Connecting to Computers and Tvs

Network Connections Camera and Network System Chart

On-Camera Flash Photography "On-Camera" Versus "Remote

Remote Flash Photography What Is Remote Flash Photography

Menu Guide

D the Playback Menu: Managing Images

1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options

Table of Contents

Troubleshooting before Contacting Customer Support

Technical Notes

Kit Lens Manual

Nikon D780 User Manual (132 pages)

Table of Contents

Getting to Know the Camera

First Steps

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