Page 1: Digital Camera
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Page 3 Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the camera.
Page 4: Package Contents
Use Capture NX-D to fine-tune pictures that have been copied to a computer and to convert NEF (RAW) images to other formats. Capture NX-D is available for download from: http://nikonimglib.com/ncnxd/ For the latest information on Nikon software, including system requirements, visit the websites listed on page xix.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Package Contents ................ ii For Your Safety ................x Notices..................xiv Wireless ..................xx Introduction Getting to Know the Camera ............. 1 The Multi Selector ..............15 Camera Menus ................16 Using Camera Menus ................ 17 First Steps ..................20 Basic Photography and Playback “Point-and-Shoot”...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes Saving User Settings ................62 Recalling User Settings..............64 Resetting User Settings..............65 Release Mode Choosing a Release Mode............66 Frame Advance Rate ................67 Self-Timer Mode (E) ..............69 Mirror up Mode (M )..............
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Exposure Metering ..................105 Autoexposure Lock..............107 Exposure Compensation ............109 White Balance Fine-Tuning White Balance ............ 114 Choosing a Color Temperature ..........117 Preset Manual ................120 Viewfinder Photography..............120 Live View (Spot White Balance) ........... 124 Managing Presets ................127 Image Enhancement Picture Controls................
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Remote Control Photography Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control......156 Wireless Remote Controllers ..........160 WR-1 Wireless Remote Controllers ..........160 WR-R10/WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers...... 160 Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies..............161 The Live View Display: Movies............. 165 Maximum Length................166 Indices ....................
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More on Playback Viewing Pictures............... 229 Full-Frame Playback................. 229 Thumbnail Playback ................ 231 Calendar Playback ................232 The i Button..................233 Photo Information ..............234 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........243 Protecting Photographs from Deletion ....... 245 Deleting Photographs............. 246 Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback....
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Image Overlay ................... 299 NEF (RAW) Processing ..............302 Technical Notes Compatible Lenses..............304 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) ........311 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)......311 Other Accessories ..............319 Caring for the Camera ............320 Storage....................320 Cleaning....................320 Image Sensor Cleaning ..............
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Troubleshooting............... 333 Battery/Display .................. 333 Shooting (All Modes)............... 334 Shooting (P, S, A, M) ................337 Playback ....................338 Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks) .............. 340 Miscellaneous ..................340 Error Messages................341 Specifications................348 Lenses..................363 Approved Memory Cards ............379 Memory Card Capacity............380 Battery Life ................
Page 12: For Your Safety
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
Page 13 (3 ft 4 in.) from AC adapter and then take the product the subject. Particular care should to a Nikon-authorized service center be observed when photographing for inspection. infants. Do not place the strap around the neck of...
Page 14 Observe proper precautions when • When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if in a cool, dry place. improperly handled. Observe the • The battery may be hot following precautions when handling immediately after use or when the batteries for use in this product:...
Page 15 When connecting cables to the input thunderstorms. Failure to observe and output jacks, use only the cables this precaution could result in provided or sold by Nikon for the electric shock. purpose to maintain compliance with • Do not damage, modify, or forcibly product regulations.
Page 16 Notices • No part of the manuals included with • Nikon will not be held liable for any this product may be reproduced, damages resulting from the use of transmitted, transcribed, stored in a this product. retrieval system, or translated into •...
Page 17 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, to which the receiver is connected. Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. • Consult the dealer or an Tel.: 631-547-4200...
Page 18 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied •...
Page 19 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 20 Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
Page 21 Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. T HE USE OF NON IKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR...
Page 22 FCC WARNING The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 23 RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. The D7200, which is equipped with a LBWA1U5YR1 (FCC ID: VPYLBYR650 / IC ID: 772C-LBYR650)
Page 24 Notices for Customers in Europe Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that the D7200 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_D7200.pdf Notice for Customers in Singapore...
Page 25: Introduction
Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body Z/Q button.....
Page 26 The Camera Body (Continued) Built-in flash......36, 144 Cover for accessory terminal and headphone connector Mirror........71, 324 ........160, 193, 227 Meter coupling lever ....352 Lens release button ......29 Lens mounting mark ....23 AF-mode button..... 84, 90 M/Y button ....144, 146, 151 Focus-mode selector .....
Page 27 AF-assist illuminator ... 34, 277 Battery-chamber cover Self-timer lamp......69 latch..........22, 28 Red-eye reduction lamp Contact cover for optional MB-D15 ..........145, 147 battery pack........ 319 Sub-command dial.....285 Power connector cover Pv button ..... 55, 167, 285, 288 CPU contacts Fn button....... 76, 284, 288 Lens mount ......23, 98 N-Mark (NFC antenna)....254 AF coupling...
Page 28 The Camera Body (Continued) R (info) button ....13, 185 Viewfinder eyepiece ....10, 25 Rubber eyecup .......70 Main command dial....285 Diopter adjustment control ..25 Multi selector......15, 17 A button ....94, 107, 285, 288 J (OK) button ....15, 17, 284 O/Q button....40, 246, 289 Focus selector lock......89 K button .......39, 229...
Page 29 LCD Illuminators Rotating the power switch toward D activates the standby timer and control panel backlight (LCD illuminator), allowing the display to be read in the dark. After the power switch is released, the illuminators will remain lit for Power a few seconds while the standby timer is active or until the switch shutter is released or the power switch is rotated toward D...
Page 30: The Mode Dial
The Mode Dial The camera offers the modes listed below. To choose a mode, press the mode dial lock release and rotate the mode dial. Mode dial Mode dial lock release e, f, g, and h modes: • e —Programmed auto (0 52) •...
Page 31 Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU (0 305) lenses can be used only in modes A and M. Selecting another mode when a non-CPU lens is attached disables the shutter release.
Page 32 The Release-Mode Dial To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting (0 66). Release mode dial lock release Release mode dial 3 4 5 S Single frame........66 J Quiet shutter-release ....66 T Continuous low speed ...66 E Self-timer......
Page 33 The Control Panel The control panel shows a variety of camera settings when the camera is on. The items shown here appear the first time the camera is turned on; information on other settings can be found in the relevant sections of this manual. Shutter speed ......53, 56 Number of exposures remaining........
Page 34 The Viewfinder 11 12 16 17 27 28 Special effects mode Focus points....34, 89, 277 indicator .........44 1.3× DX crop indicator ..73, 74 Monochrome indicator ..44, 130 Roll indicator (portrait AF area brackets......25, 33 orientation) “No memory card” indicator..29 Roll indicator (landscape orientation) 1.3×...
Page 35 Shutter speed ......53, 56 Flash sync indicator....282 Aperture (f-number) ....54, 56 Aperture stop indicator..54, 308 Aperture (number of Exposure indicator ....... 57 stops) ........54, 308 Exposure compensation HDR indicator.......142 display.......... 109 ADL indicator .......140 Flash compensation indicator ........151 Exposure/flash bracketing indicator........198 Exposure compensation...
Page 36 The Monitor (Live View) To frame photos or movies in the monitor, rotate the live view selector to C (photo live view) or 1 (movie live view) and press the a button. a button Live view selector rotated to C Live view selector rotated to 1 The Count Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends...
Page 37 ❚❚ Viewing and Hiding Indicators Press the R button to hide or display indicators in the monitor. R button C Mode If the live view selector is rotated to C (photo live view), pressing the R button cycles through the following displays. Virtual horizon Information on Framing guides...
Page 38 1 Mode If the live view selector is rotated to 1 (movie live view), pressing the R button cycles through the following displays. Virtual horizon Information on Information off Histogram Framing guides...
Page 39: The Multi Selector
The Multi Selector In this manual, operations using the multi selector are represented by 1, 3, 4, and 2 icons. 1: Press the multi selector up J button 4: Press the multi 2: Press the multi selector left selector right 3: Press the multi selector down...
Page 40: Camera Menus
Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 266) • B: Setup (0 289) •...
Page 41: Using Camera Menus
Using Camera Menus ❚❚ Menu Controls The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. 1: Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item 4: Cancel and return to 2: Select highlighted item previous menu or display sub-menu 3: Move cursor down The d (Help) Icon If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help...
Page 42 ❚❚ Navigating the Menus Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. G button Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Select a menu.
Page 43 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item.
Page 44: First Steps
First Steps Follow the seven steps below to ready the camera for use. Attach the strap. Attach the strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet.
Page 45 Charge the battery. Insert the battery and plug the charger in (depending on the country or region, the charger comes with either an AC wall adapter or a power cable). An exhausted battery will fully charge in about two hours and 35 minutes. •...
Page 46 Insert the battery and memory card. Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards, confirm that power switch is in the OFF position. Insert the battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted.
Page 47 Attach a lens. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18– 105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR. Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap...
Page 48 Turn the camera on. Power switch The control panel will light. If this is the first time the camera has been turned on, a language-selection dialog will be displayed. Control panel Image Sensor Cleaning The camera vibrates the image sensor to remove dust when the camera is turned on or off (0 321).
Page 49 Focus the viewfinder. Rotate the diopter adjustment control until the AF area brackets are in sharp focus. When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye. AF area brackets Viewfinder not in focus Viewfinder in focus The camera is now ready for use.
Page 50 ❚❚ Battery Level The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. Control panel Viewfinder Control panel Viewfinder Description — Battery fully charged. — — Battery partially discharged. — Low battery. Charge battery or ready spare battery. Shutter release disabled. Charge or exchange battery.
Page 51 ❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining The camera has two memory card slots: Slot 1 slot 1 and slot 2. Slot 1 is for the main card; the card in slot 2 plays a backup or secondary role. If the default setting of Overflow is selected for Role played by card in Slot 2 (0 82) when two memory cards are inserted, the card in slot 2 will...
Page 52 ❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off,...
Page 53 No Memory Card If no memory card is inserted, the control panel and viewfinder will show S. If the camera is turned off with a charged battery and no memory card inserted, S will be displayed in the control panel. The Write Protect Switch SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to...
Page 54: Basic Photography And Playback
Basic Photography and Playback “Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes) This section describes how to take photographs in i and j modes. i and j are automatic “point-and-shoot” modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions.
Page 55 Pressing the mode dial Mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to i or j. Mode dial lock release Photographs can be framed in the viewfinder or in the monitor (live view). To start live view, rotate the live view selector to C and press the a button.
Page 56 Ready the camera. Viewfinder photography: When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest. Live view: When framing photographs in the monitor, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the lens with your left.
Page 57 Frame the photograph. Viewfinder photography: Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in the AF area brackets. AF area brackets Live view: At default settings, the camera automatically detects faces and selects the focus point. If no face is detected, use the multi selector to position the focus point over the main subject.
Page 58 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Viewfinder photography: Press the Focus point shutter-release button halfway to focus (the AF-assist illuminator may light if the subject is poorly lit). When the focus operation is complete, the active focus point and in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder.
Page 59 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the Memory card access photograph will be lamp displayed in the monitor for a few seconds. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.
Page 60 The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in i mode, the built-in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. If the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed.
Page 61 The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography) The viewfinder indicator display and control panel shutter speed and aperture display will turn off if no operations are performed for about six seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display.
Page 62 Live View Zoom Preview Press the X (T) button to zoom in on the selected focus point to a maximum magnification of about 19 ×. A navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display. Use the multi selector to reposition the focus point or press W (S) to zoom out.
Page 63: Basic Playback
Basic Playback Press the K button. A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is shown by an icon. K button View additional pictures. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 64: Deleting Unwanted Photographs
Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O (Q) button. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page.
Page 65 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on pages 30–35.
Page 66 ❚❚ Scenes Option Description Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin tones. If the subject is far from the background or a Portrait telephoto lens is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth. 1, 2 Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight.
Page 67 Option Description Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and Sunset 1, 2 sunrises. Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light Dusk/Dawn before dawn or after sunset. 1, 2 Pet Portrait Use for portraits of active pets. For photographs taken by candlelight. Candlelight Use for fields of flowers, orchards in bloom, and Blossom...
Page 68: Special Effects
Special Effects Special effects can be used when taking photographs and shooting movies. To view the currently selected effect, rotate the mode dial to EFFECTS and press the R button. To choose another effect, rotate the main command dial. Mode dial Main command Monitor dial...
Page 69 Option Description Create photos that appear to be pictures of dioramas. Works best when shooting from a high vantage point. Miniature effect movies play back at Miniature Effect high speed, compressing about 45 minutes of footage shot at 1920 × 1080/30p into a silent movie that plays back in about three minutes.
Page 70: Options Available In Live View
Options Available in Live View Settings for the selected effect are adjusted in the live view display but apply during live view and viewfinder photography and movie recording. ❚❚ g Color Sketch Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor.
Page 71 ❚❚ i Miniature Effect Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button Position the focus point. Use the multi selector to position the focus point in the area that will be in focus and then press the shutter- release button halfway to check focus.
Page 72 Adjust options. Press 4 or 2 to choose the orientation of the area that will be in focus and press 1 or 3 to adjust its width. Press J. Press J to exit when settings are complete. To resume viewfinder photography, press the a button.
Page 73 ❚❚ u Selective Color Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button Display options. Press J to display selective color options. Select a color. Selected color Frame an object in the white square in the center of the display and press 1 to choose the color of the object as one that will remain in the final image...
Page 74 Choose the color range. Color range Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final image. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors.
Page 75 P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. Mode Description Programmed auto (0 52): Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings.
Page 76: P: Programmed Auto
P: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal exposure in most situations. Flexible Program In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial while the exposure meters are on (“flexible program”).
Page 77: S: Shutter-Priority Auto
S: 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 choose a shutter speed, rotate the main command dial while the exposure meters are on. Shutter speed can be set to “v”...
Page 78: A: Aperture-Priority Auto
A: 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 choose an aperture between the minimum and maximum values for the lens, rotate the sub-command dial while the exposure meters are on.
Page 79 Custom Setting e5—Modeling Flash (Viewfinder Photography; 0 284) This setting controls whether the built-in flash and optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; 0 311) will emit a modeling flash when the Pv button is pressed.
Page 80: M: Manual
M: Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to set aperture. Shutter speed can be set to “v” or to values between 30 s and s, or the shutter can be held open 8000...
Page 81 The Exposure Indicators If a shutter speed other than “bulb” or “time” is selected, the exposure indicators 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, 0 278), the amount of under- or over-exposure is shown in increments of EV or EV.
Page 82: Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. • Bulb (A): The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod or Length of exposure: 35 s Aperture: f/25 an optional wireless remote controller...
Page 83 ❚❚ Bulb Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial Choose a shutter speed. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of “Bulb” (A). Main command Control panel Monitor dial Take the photograph. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or on the optional wireless remote controller or remote cord all the way down.
Page 84 ❚❚ Time Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial Choose a shutter speed. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial left to choose a shutter speed of “Time” (%). Main command Control panel Monitor dial Open the shutter.
Page 85 ML-L3 Remote Controls If you will be using an ML-L3 remote control, select a remote control mode (Delayed remote, Quick-response remote, or Remote mirror- up) using the Remote control mode (ML-L3) option in the photo shooting menu (0 156). Note that if you are using an ML-L3 remote control, pictures will be taken in “Time”...
Page 86: User Settings: U1 And U2 Modes
User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes Assign frequently-used settings to the U1 and U2 positions on the mode dial. Saving User Settings Select a mode. Mode dial Rotate the mode dial to the desired mode. Adjust settings. Make the desired adjustments to flexible program (mode P), shutter speed (modes S and M), aperture (modes A and M), exposure and flash compensation, flash mode, focus point, metering, autofocus and AF-area modes, bracketing, and...
Page 87 Select Save user settings. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Save user settings in the setup menu and press 2. G button Select Save to U1 or Save to U2. Highlight Save to U1 or Save to U2 and press 2.
Page 88: Recalling User Settings
Recalling User Settings Simply rotate the mode dial to Mode dial U1 to recall the settings assigned to Save to U1, or to U2 to recall the settings assigned to Save to U2.
Page 89: Resetting User Settings
Resetting User Settings To reset settings for U1 or U2 to default values: Select Reset user settings. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Reset user settings in the setup menu and press G button Select Reset U1 or Reset U2. Highlight Reset U1 or Reset U2 and press 2.
Page 90: Choosing Release Mode
Release Mode Choosing a Release Mode To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting. Mode Description Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter- release button is pressed. Continuous low speed: While shutter-release button is held down, camera takes photographs at frame rate selected for Custom Setting d2 (Continuous low-speed, 0 67, 280).
Page 91: Frame Advance Rate
Frame Advance Rate The frame rate for continuous shooting (low and high speed) varies with the option chosen for image area (0 73) and, when an NEF (RAW) image quality option is selected, the NEF (RAW) bit depth (0 80). The table below gives the approximate frame rates for a fully-charged EN-EL15 battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of s or faster, and the remaining settings at default values.
Page 92 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. The frame rate will drop when the buffer is full (tAA). The approximate number of images that can be stored in the buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure-count displays while the shutter-release button is pressed.
Page 93: Self-Timer Mode (E)
Self-Timer Mode (E) The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self- portraits. Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. Select self-timer mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to E.
Page 94 Cover the Viewfinder When taking photos without your eye to the viewfinder, remove the rubber eyecup (q) and insert the supplied eyepiece cap as shown (w). This prevents light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in photographs or interfering with exposure. Hold the camera firmly when removing the rubber eyecup.
Page 95 Mirror up Mode (M Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. To use mirror-up mode, press the release mode dial lock release and rotate the release mode dial to M (mirror up). Release mode dial lock release Release mode dial After pressing the shutter-release button halfway to set focus...
Page 96 Preventing Blur To prevent blurring caused by camera movement, press the shutter- release button smoothly, or use an optional remote cord (0 319). For information on using the optional ML-L3 remote control for mirror-up photography, see page 156. Use of a tripod is recommended.
Page 97: Image Recording Options
Image Recording Options Image Area Choose an image area from DX (24×16) and 1.3× (18×12). Option Description Pictures are recorded using a 23.5 × 15.6 mm image DX (24×16) area (DX format). Pictures are recorded using a 18.8 × 12.5 mm image area, producing a telephoto effect without the need 1.3×...
Page 98 Image Area The selected option is shown in the display. Information display Shooting display The Viewfinder Display The viewfinder display for the 1.3× DX crop is shown at right. A s icon is displayed in the viewfinder when the 1.3× DX crop is selected.
Page 99 The image area can be selected using the Image area option in the shooting menus or by pressing a control and rotating a command dial. ❚❚ The Image Area Menu Select Image area. Highlight Image area in either of the shooting menus and press 2.
Page 100 ❚❚ Camera Controls In viewfinder photography, the image area can also be selected with the Fn button and command dials. Assign image area selection to a camera control. Select Choose image area as the “Press + command dials” option for a camera control in the Custom Settings menu. Image area selection can be assigned to the Fn button (Custom Setting f2, Assign Fn button, 0 284), the Pv button (Custom Setting f3, Assign preview button, 0 285), or the...
Page 101: Image Quality And Size
Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 380).
Page 102 Image quality can be set by pressing the X (T) button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the information display. X (T) button Main command Information display dial NEF (RAW) Images The option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images.
Page 103 + NEF (RAW) If + NEF (RAW) is assigned to the Fn button using Custom Setting f2 (Assign Fn button, 0 284) > Press and a JPEG option is selected for image quality, an NEF (RAW) copy will be recorded with the next photograph taken after the Fn button is pressed (the original image quality setting will be restored when you remove your finger from the shutter-release button).
Page 104 ❚❚ JPEG Compression To choose the type of compression for JPEG images, highlight JPEG compression in the photo shooting menu and press 2. Option Description Images are compressed to produce relatively Size priority uniform file size. Optimal image quality. File size varies with scene Optimal quality recorded.
Page 105: Image Size
Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from # Large, $ Medium, or % Small (note that image size varies depending on the option selected for Image area, 0 73): Image area Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) Large 6000 ×...
Page 106: Using Two Memory Cards
Using Two Memory Cards When two memory cards are inserted in the camera, you can use the Role played by card in Slot 2 item in the photo shooting menu to choose the role played by the card in Slot 2. Choose from Overflow (the card in Slot 2 is used only when the card in Slot 1 is full), Backup (each picture is recorded twice, once to the card in Slot 1 and again to the card in Slot 2), and RAW Slot 1 -...
Page 107: Focus
Focus Focus can be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 97). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 89) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 93). Autofocus To use autofocus, rotate the Focus-mode selector...
Page 108 The following autofocus modes can be selected during live view: Mode Description Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter- AF-S release button is pressed halfway. Full-time servo AF: For moving subjects. Camera focuses AF-F continuously until shutter-release button is pressed. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Page 109 Predictive Focus Tracking (Viewfinder Photography) In AF-C mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward or away from the camera while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. This allows the camera to track focus while attempting to predict where the subject will be when the shutter is released.
Page 110: Af-Area Mode
AF-Area Mode AF-area mode controls how the camera selects the focus-point for autofocus. The following options are available during viewfinder photography: • Single-point AF: Select the focus point as described on page 89; the camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus point only.
Page 111 • 3D-tracking: Select the focus point as described on page 89. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, the camera will track subjects that leave the selected focus point and select new focus points as required. Use to quickly compose pictures with subjects that are moving erratically from side to side (e.g., tennis players).
Page 112 The following AF-area modes can be selected during live view: • ! Face-priority AF: Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects; the selected subject is indicated by a double yellow border (if multiple faces are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject;...
Page 113 • & Subject-tracking AF: Use the multi selector to position the focus point over your subject and press J to start tracking. The focus point will track the selected subject as it moves through the frame. To end tracking, press J again.
Page 114 AF-area mode can be selected by pressing the AF-mode button and rotating the sub- command dial until the desired setting is displayed. AF-mode button Sub-command dial Control panel Viewfinder Monitor AF-Area Mode (Viewfinder Photography) AF-area mode is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. AF-area mode Control panel Viewfinder...
Page 115 Using Autofocus in Live View Use an AF-S lens. The desired results may not be achieved with other lenses or teleconverters. Note that in live view, autofocus is slower and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses. The focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus.
Page 116 See Also Viewfinder photography: For information on choosing when the focus point is illuminated, see Custom Setting a5 (Focus point illumination) > AF point illumination (0 277). For information on setting focus- point selection to “wrap around, ” see Custom Setting a6 (Focus point wrap-around, 0 277).
Page 117: Focus Lock
Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus point in the final composition. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 96), focus lock can also be used to recompose the photograph after focusing on another object at the same distance as your original subject.
Page 118 Lock focus. AF-A and AF-C focus modes (viewfinder Shutter-release button photography): With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q), press the A AE-L/AF-L button (w) to lock focus. Focus will remain locked while the A AE-L/AF-L button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button.
Page 119 Recompose the photograph and shoot. Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway (AF-S and live view) or keep the A AE-L/AF-L button pressed, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting. Viewfinder photography Live view Do not change the distance between the camera and the...
Page 120 Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus.
Page 121: Manual Focus
Manual Focus Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 96). • AF lenses: Set the lens focus Focus-mode selector mode switch (if present) and camera focus-mode selector to M.
Page 122 ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder (Viewfinder Photography) 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). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is...
Page 123: Iso Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. Choose from settings that range from ISO 100 to ISO 25600 in steps equivalent to EV. Auto, scene, and special effect modes also offer an AUTO option, which allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions.
Page 124 ISO sensitivity can be adjusted by pressing the W (S) button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed. W (S) button Main command dial Control panel Viewfinder Information display The Photo Shooting Menu ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted from the photo shooting menu. Choose ISO sensitivity settings in photo shooting menu to adjust settings for photographs (0 271).
Page 125 ❚❚ Hi BW1/Hi BW2 In P, S, A, and M modes, Hi BW1 and Hi BW2 can be selected using the ISO sensitivity settings (0 271) > ISO sensitivity option in the photo shooting menu. Hi ISO Command Dial Access If On is chosen for ISO sensitivity settings >...
Page 126: Auto Iso Sensitivity Control
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control in the photo shooting menu, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the value selected by the user (ISO sensitivity is adjusted appropriately when the flash is used).
Page 127 Adjust settings. The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using Maximum sensitivity (note that if the ISO sensitivity selected by the user is higher than that chosen for Maximum sensitivity, the value selected by the user will be used instead). In modes P and A, sensitivity will only be adjusted if underexposure would result at the shutter speed selected for Minimum shutter speed (...
Page 128 Minimum Shutter Speed Auto shutter-speed selection can be fine-tuned by highlighting Auto and pressing 2: for example, values faster than those usually selected automatically can be used with telephoto lenses to reduce blur. Note, however, that Auto functions only with CPU lenses; if a non-CPU lens is used without lens data, minimum shutter speed is fixed at Shutter speeds may drop below the selected minimum if optimum exposure can not be achieved at the ISO sensitivity chosen for...
Page 129: Exposure
Exposure Metering (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically). Option Description Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations. Camera meters a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D lenses (0 307), distance information (3D color matrix metering...
Page 130 To choose a metering option, press the Z (Q) button and rotate the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed. Z (Q) button Main command Control panel dial Live View In live view, the selected option is displayed in the monitor. Non-CPU Lens Data Specifying the focal length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lenses using the Non-CPU lens data option in the setup menu (0 225)
Page 131: Autoexposure Lock
Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using center-weighted metering and spot metering (0 105) to meter exposure. Lock exposure. Shutter-release button Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter- release button halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus point, press the A AE-L/...
Page 132 Spot Metering In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered at the selected focus point (0 105). Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure: Mode Setting Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program;...
Page 133: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation (P, S, A, M, SCENE, and % Modes Only) Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 105).
Page 134 At values other than ±0.0, the 0 at the center of the exposure indicators will flash (modes P, S, A, SCENE, and %) and a E icon will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder after you release the E button. The current value for exposure compensation can be confirmed in the exposure indicator by pressing the E button.
Page 135: White Balance
White Balance (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. In modes other than P, S, A, and M, white balance is set automatically by the camera. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources in P, S, A, and M modes, but other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source:...
Page 136 White balance is set by pressing the L (U) button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed. L (U) button Main command Information display dial Live View In live view, the selected option is displayed in the monitor. The Shooting Menus White balance can also be adjusted using the White balance option in either of the shooting menus (0 269, 274), which also can be used to...
Page 137 Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths.
Page 138: Fine-Tuning White Balance
Fine-Tuning White Balance At settings other than K (Choose color temp.), 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. ❚❚ The White Balance Menu To fine-tune white balance from the shooting menus, select White balance and follow the steps below.
Page 139 Press J. Press J to save settings and return to the shooting menus. ❚❚ The L (U) Button At settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the L (U) button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)–blue (B) axis (0 114;...
Page 140 White Balance Fine-Tuning If white balance has been fine-tuned, an asterisk (“E”) will be displayed next to the white balance setting. Note that 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”...
Page 141: Choosing A Color Temperature
Choosing a Color Temperature Follow the steps below to choose a color temperature when K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance. Choose Color Temperature Note that the desired results will not be obtained with flash or fluorescent lighting. Choose N (Flash) or I (Fluorescent) for these sources.
Page 142 Select a value for green-magenta. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the G (green) or M (magenta) axis and press 1 or 3 to select a value. Value for green (G)- magenta (M) axis Press J. Press J to save changes and return to the shooting menus.
Page 143 ❚❚ The L (U) Button When K (Choose color temp.) is selected, the L (U) button can be used to select the color temperature, although only for the amber (A)–blue (B) axis. Press the L (U) button and L (U) button Sub-command rotate the sub-command dial dial...
Page 144: Preset Manual
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. The camera can store up to six values for preset manual white balance in presets d-1 through d-6.
Page 145 Set white balance to L (Preset manual). Press the L (U) button and rotate the main command dial until L is displayed in the information display. L (U) button Main command Information display dial Select a preset. Press the L (U) button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed in the information display.
Page 146 Select direct measurement mode. Release the L (U) button briefly and then press the button until D starts to flash in the control panel and viewfinder. Control panel Viewfinder Measure white balance. In the few seconds before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down.
Page 147 Check the results. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, C will flash in the control panel, while the viewfinder will show a flashing a. Press the shutter-release button Control panel halfway to exit to shooting mode. Viewfinder If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to...
Page 148: Live View (Spot White Balance)
Live View (Spot White Balance) During live view, white balance can be measured directly from any white or gray object in the frame. Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor.
Page 149 Select a preset. Press the L (U) button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed in the monitor. L (U) button Sub-command Monitor dial Select direct measurement mode. Release the L (U) button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the monitor starts to flash.
Page 150 Measure white balance. Press J or press the shutter-release button all the way down to measure white balance. The time available to measure white balance is that selected for Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay) > Live view (0 279). If the camera is unable to measure white balance, the message shown at right will be displayed.
Page 151: Managing Presets
Managing Presets ❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an existing photograph to a selected preset. Select Preset manual. Select White balance in either of the shooting menus, then highlight Preset manual and press 2.
Page 152 Highlight a source image. Highlight the source image. Copy white balance. Press J to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset. If the highlighted photograph has a comment (0 291), the comment will be copied to the comment for the selected preset.
Page 153 Choosing a White Balance Preset Press 1 to highlight the current white balance preset (d-1– d-6) and press 2 to select another preset. Fine-Tuning Preset Manual White Balance The selected preset can be fine-tuned by selecting Fine-tune and adjusting white balance as described on page 114.
Page 154: Image Enhancement
Image Enhancement Picture Controls (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) In P, S, A, and M modes, your choice of Picture Control determines how pictures are processed (in other modes, the camera selects a Picture Control automatically). Selecting a Picture Control Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene.
Page 155 Select Set Picture Control. Highlight Set Picture Control in either of the shooting menus and press 2. Select a Picture Control. Highlight a Picture Control and press Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls are created through modifications to existing Picture Controls using the Manage Picture Control option in the shooting menus (0 135).
Page 156: Modifying Picture Controls
Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 135) can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the Picture Control list (0 130) and press 2.
Page 157 ❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Description Mute or heighten the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). Quick adjust Not available with Neutral, Monochrome, Flat, or custom Picture Controls (0 135). Control the sharpness of outlines. Select A to adjust Sharpening sharpening automatically according to the type of scene.
Page 158 “A” (Auto) Results for auto sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Use a type G, E, or D lens for best results. Switching Between Manual and Auto Press the X (T) button to switch back and forth between manual and auto (A) settings for sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation.
Page 159: Creating Custom Picture Controls
Toning (Monochrome Only) Pressing 3 when Toning is selected displays saturation options. Press 4 or 2 to adjust saturation. Saturation control is not available when B&W (black-and-white) is selected. Creating Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls.
Page 160 Edit the selected Picture Control. See page 133 for more information. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O (Q) button. Press J when settings are complete. Select a destination. Choose a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2.
Page 161 Press X (T). Press the X (T) button to save changes and exit. The new Picture Control will appear in the Picture Control list. X (T) button Manage Picture Control > Rename Custom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu.
Page 162 Sharing Custom Picture Controls The Load/save item in the Manage Picture Control menu offers the options listed below. Use these options to copy custom Picture Controls to and from memory cards (these options are available only with the memory card in Slot 1 and can not be used with the card in Slot 2).
Page 163: Preserving Detail In Highlights And Shadows
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day.
Page 164 To use Active D-Lighting: Select Active D-Lighting. Highlight Active D-Lighting in the photo shooting menu and press 2. Choose an option. Highlight the desired option and press J. If Y Auto is selected, the camera will automatically adjust Active D-Lighting according to shooting conditions (in mode M, however, Y Auto is equivalent to Q Normal).
Page 165: High Dynamic Range (Hdr)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Used with high-contrast subjects, High Dynamic Range (HDR) preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two shots taken at different exposures. HDR is most effective when used with matrix metering (0 105; with spot or center-weighted metering and a non-CPU lens, a strength of Auto is equivalent to Normal).
Page 166 Select a mode. Highlight HDR mode and press 2. Highlight one of the following and press J. • To take a series of HDR photographs, select 6 On (series). HDR shooting will continue until you select Off for HDR mode. •...
Page 167 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. l j will flash in the control panel and l l in the viewfinder while the images are combined; no Control panel photographs can be taken until recording is complete.
Page 168: Flash Photography
Flash Photography Using the Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used not only when natural lighting is inadequate but to fill in shadows and backlit subjects or to add a catch light to the subject’s eyes. Auto Pop-up Modes In i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and g modes, the built-in flash automatically pops up and fires as required.
Page 169 Take pictures. The flash will pop up as required when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway and fire when a photograph is taken. If the flash does not pop up automatically, attempt to raise it by hand. Failure to DO NOT observe this precaution could damage the flash.
Page 170: Manual Pop-Up Modes
Manual Pop-up Modes In P, S, A, M, and 0 modes, the flash must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised. Raise the flash. Press the M (Y) button to raise the flash. Note that if the flash is off or an optional external flash unit is attached, the built-in flash will not pop up;...
Page 171 ❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available: Fill flash: The flash fires with every shot. Red-eye reduction: Use for portraits. The flash fires with every shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye. ” Not available in 0 mode. Red-eye reduction with slow sync: As for “red-eye reduction”, above, except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light.
Page 172 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 Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can not be used in the macro range of zoom lenses with a macro function.
Page 173 Flash Control Mode The camera supports the following i-TTL flash control modes: • i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR: Flash emits series of nearly invisible preflashes (monitor preflashes) immediately before main flash. Preflashes reflected from objects in all areas of frame are picked up by 2016-pixel RGB sensor and are analyzed in combination with range information from matrix metering system to adjust flash output for natural balance between main subject and ambient background...
Page 174 Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. Aperture at ISO equivalent of Approximate range 800 1600 3200 6400 12800 0.7–8.5 2ft 4in.–27ft 10in. 0.6–6.0 2ft–19ft 8in. 0.6–4.2 2ft–13ft 9in. — 0.6–3.0 2ft–9ft 10in. —...
Page 175: Flash Compensation
Flash Compensation (P, S, A, M, and SCENE Modes Only) 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 176 At values other than ±0.0, a Y icon will be displayed after you release the M (Y) button. The current value for flash compensation can be confirmed by pressing the M (Y) button. Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0.0.
Page 177 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 178 Lock flash level. After confirming that the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed, press the button selected in Step 1. The flash will emit a monitor preflash to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will be locked at this level and an FV lock icon (e) will appear in the display.
Page 179 Metering When FV lock is used with the built-in flash and no additional flash units, the camera meters a 4 mm circle in the center of the frame. When the built-in flash is used with optional flash units (Advanced Wireless Lighting), the camera meters the entire frame.
Page 180: Remote Control Photography
Remote Control Photography Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control The optional ML-L3 remote control (0 319) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. Select Remote control mode (ML-L3). Highlight Remote control mode (ML-L3) in the photo shooting menu and press 2.
Page 181 Take the photograph. From a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less, aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at either of the infrared receivers on the camera (0 2, 4) and press the ML-L3 shutter-release button. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released.
Page 182 Using the Built-in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in manual pop-up modes (0 146), press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the flash-ready indicator (M) to be displayed (0 36). Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised while remote control mode is in effect.
Page 183 Exiting Remote Control Mode Remote control is cancelled automatically if no photograph is taken before the time selected for Custom Setting c5 (Remote on duration (ML-L3), 0 279), Off is selected for Remote control mode (ML-L3), a two-button reset is performed (0 194), or shooting options are reset using Reset photo shooting menu (0 268).
Page 184: Wireless Remote Controllers
Wireless Remote Controllers When the camera is used with optional WR-1 and WR-R10/ WR-T10 (0 319) wireless remote controllers, the shutter-release buttons on the WR-1 and WR-T10 perform the same functions as the camera shutter-release button, allowing remote continuous and self-timer photography. WR-1 Wireless Remote Controllers The WR-1 can function as either a transmitter or a receiver and is used in combination either with another WR-1 or a WR-R10 or...
Page 185: Recording And Viewing Movies
Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view. Rotate the live view selector to 1. Aperture Selection (Modes A and M) In modes A and M, choose an aperture before pressing the a button to start live view.
Page 186 Focus. Frame the opening shot and focus (press the X/T button to zoom in for precise focus as described on page 38; for more information on focusing during movie recording, see page 83). Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in face-priority AF drops during movie recording.
Page 187 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Exposure can be locked by pressing the A AE-L/AF-L button Movie-record button (0 107) or altered by up to ±3 EV in steps of EV using exposure Recording indicator...
Page 188 End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached, or the memory card is full. Maximum Length The maximum length for individual movie files is 4 GB (for maximum recording times, see page 166); note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 379).
Page 189: The Live View Display: Movies
The Live View Display: Movies Item Description q “No movie” icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded. — Volume of audio output to headphones. w Headphone volume Displayed when third-party headphones are connected. Microphone 192, Microphone sensitivity. sensitivity Sound level for audio recording. Displayed r Sound level in red if level is too high;...
Page 190: Maximum Length
Maximum Length The maximum length varies with the options selected for Movie quality and Frame size/frame rate in the movie shooting menu (0 273) as shown below. Maximum bit rate Movie quality Frame size/frame rate Maximum length (Mbps) 1920 × 1080; 60p 10 min.
Page 191: Indices
Indices If Index marking is selected as the “Press” option for Custom Setting g1 (Assign Fn button, 0 288), g2 (Assign preview button, 0 288), or g3 (Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 288), you can press the selected button during recording to Pv button add indices that can be used to locate frames during editing and playback...
Page 192: Image Area
Image Area Selecting 1.3× (18×12) for Image area in the movie shooting menu (0 274) reduces the angle of view and increases the apparent focal length of the lens. Note that movies recorded at the same frame size but with different image areas may not have the same resolution.
Page 193: Taking Photos In Movie Mode
Taking Photos in Movie Mode If Take photos is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 288) and live view is enabled with the live view selector is rotated to 1, photographs can be taken at any time by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down.
Page 194 HDMI To use live view when the camera is connected to an HDMI-CEC device, select Off for HDMI > Device control in the setup menu (0 292). Wireless Remote Controllers and Remote Cords If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 288) and the live view selector is rotated to 1, the shutter- release buttons on optional wireless remote controllers (0 160, 319) and remote cords (0 319) can be used to start live view and to start...
Page 195: Time-Lapse Photography
Time-Lapse Photography (i, j, P, S, A, M, and SCENE Modes Only) The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a silent time-lapse movie at the frame size and rate currently selected in the movie shooting menu (0 273). For information on the image area used for time-lapse movies, see page 168.
Page 196 Adjust time-lapse photography settings. Choose an interval, total shooting time, and exposure smoothing option. • To choose the interval between frames: Highlight Interval and Choose an interval longer than press 2. the slowest anticipated shutter speed (minutes and seconds) and press J. •...
Page 197 • To enable or disable exposure smoothing: Highlight Exposure Highlight an option and smoothing and press 2. press J. Selecting On smooths abrupt changes in exposure in modes other than M (note that exposure smoothing only takes effect in mode M if auto ISO sensitivity control is on). Start shooting.
Page 198 ❚❚ Ending Time-Lapse Photography To end time-lapse photography before all the photos are taken, highlight Off in the time-lapse photography menu and press J, or press J between frames or immediately after a frame is recorded. A movie will be created from the frames shot to the point where time-lapse photography ended.
Page 199 Calculating the Length of the Final Movie The total number of frames in the final Length recorded/ movie can be approximated by dividing the maximum length shooting time by the interval and rounding up. The length of the final movie can then be calculated by dividing the number of shots by the frame rate selected for Frame size/frame rate in movie shooting menu...
Page 200 Image Review The K button can not be used to view pictures while time-lapse photography is in progress, but the current frame will be displayed for a few seconds after each shot if On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 267).
Page 201: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 229). Press J to start playback; your current position is indicated by the movie progress bar. 1 icon Length Current position/total length Movie Volume Guide progress bar The following operations can be performed: Description Pause...
Page 202 Description Rotate the main command dial one stop Skip 10 s to skip ahead or back 10 s. Rotate the sub-command dial to skip to Skip ahead/ next or previous index, or to skip to the back last or first frame if the movie contains no indices.
Page 203: Editing Movies
Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option Description Create a copy from which unwanted footage Choose start/end point has been removed. Save selected frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. Trimming Movies To create trimmed copies of movies: Display a movie full frame (0 229).
Page 204 Select Choose start/end point. Press the i button. i button Highlight Choose start/end point. Select Start point. To create a copy that begins from the current frame, highlight Start point and press J. The frames before the current frame will be removed when you save the copy in Step 9.
Page 205 Confirm the new start point. If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or back, rotate the main command dial one stop; to skip to an index, or to the first or last frame if the movie contains no indices, rotate the sub-command dial).
Page 206 Preview the movie. To preview the copy, highlight Preview and press J (to interrupt the preview and return to the save options menu, press 1). To abandon the current copy and select a new start point or end point as described on the foregoing pages, highlight Cancel and press J;...
Page 207: Saving Selected Frames
Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: Pause the movie on the desired frame. Play the movie back as described on page 177, pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause. Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy.
Page 208 Save the copy. Highlight Yes and press J to create a fine-quality (0 77) JPEG copy of the selected frame. Save Selected Frame JPEG movie stills created with the Save selected frame option can not be retouched. JPEG movie stills lack some categories of photo information (0 234).
Page 209: Other Shooting Options
Other Shooting Options The R Button (Viewfinder Photography) Pressing the R button during viewfinder photography displays shooting information in the monitor including shutter speed, aperture, number of exposures remaining, and AF-area mode. R button Shooting mode ........6 Exposure indicator ....... 57 Exposure compensation Flexible program indicator ..
Page 210 The Information Display (Continued) White balance......112 Image quality ........ 78 White balance fine-tuning Role played by card in slot 2 ..82 indicator........115 Image size........81 HDR indicator.......142 Autofocus mode ......83 HDR strength .......142 Pv button assignment ....285 Multiple exposure indicator..214 Release mode ......
Page 211 The Information Display (Continued) 30 31 32 33 Wi-Fi connection indicator..252 Number of exposures Eye-Fi connection indicator ..293 remaining ........27 Time-lapse recording Satellite signal indicator ... 228 indicator ........175 Long exposure noise reduction Fn button assignment ....284 indicator ........
Page 212 See Also For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay, 0 279). For information on changing the color of the lettering in the information display, see Custom Setting d9 (Information display, 0 281). The Y (“Clock Not Set”) Icon The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is...
Page 213: The I Button
The i Button For quick access to frequently-used settings, press the i button. Highlight items and press 2 to view options, then highlight the desired option and press J to select. To exit the i-button menu and return to the shooting display, press the i button i button.
Page 214: The I-Button Menu (Viewfinder Photography)
The i-Button Menu (Viewfinder Photography) Pressing the i button during viewfinder photography displays a menu with the following options: Option Description Choose from the DX (24×16) and 1.3× (18×12) Image area image areas (0 73). Set Picture Control Choose a Picture Control (0 130). Active D-Lighting Adjust Active D-Lighting (0 139).
Page 215: The I-Button Menu (Live View)
The i-Button Menu (Live View) The options available in the live view i-button menu vary with the position of the live view selector. If the live view selector is rotated to C, the i-button menu will contain the items listed below. Option Description Choose from the DX (24×16) and 1.3×...
Page 216 If the live view selector is rotated to 1, the i-button menu will contain the items listed below. Microphone sensitivity, Frequency response, Wind noise reduction, and Highlight display can be adjusted while recording is in progress. Option Description Choose from the DX (24×16) and 1.3× (18×12) Image area image areas (0 168).
Page 217 Option Description Choose whether the Highlights brightest areas of the frame (highlights) are shown by slanting lines in the live Highlight display view display. To access this option, select mode P, S, A, or M. Press 1 or 3 to adjust headphone volume.
Page 218: Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed E button below can be restored to default values by holding the W (S) and E buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The control panel turns off briefly W (S) button while settings are reset.
Page 219: Other Settings
1 Current Picture Control only. 2 HDR strength is not reset. 3 If multiple exposure is currently in progress, shooting will end and multiple exposure will be created from exposures recorded to that point. Gain and number of shots are not reset. 4 If interval timer shooting is currently in progress, shooting will end.
Page 220 Option Default Flash compensation Exposure compensation Flash mode i, k, p, n, w, g Auto Auto+red-eye reduction 145, Auto+slow sync 0, P, S, A, M Fill flash FV lock Flexible program + NEF (RAW) 1 Focus point not displayed if auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode. 2 Number of shots is reset to zero.
Page 221: Bracketing
Bracketing (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Bracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value. Choose in situations in which it is difficult to set exposure, flash level (i-TTL and, where supported, auto aperture flash control modes only;...
Page 222 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. Number of Exposure and flash shots bracketing indicator BKT button Main command Information display dial At settings other than zero, a M icon is displayed in the control panel.
Page 223 Select an exposure increment. Pressing the BKT button and rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment. Exposure increment BKT button Sub-command Information display dial At default settings, the size of the increment can be chosen from 0.3 ( ), 0.7 ( ), 1, 2, and 3 EV.
Page 224 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 109). A bracketing progress indicator is displayed while bracketing is in effect.
Page 225 ❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until no shots remain in the bracketing sequence. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two-button reset (0 194), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
Page 226 Exposure Bracketing The camera modifies exposure by varying shutter speed and aperture (mode P), aperture (mode S), or shutter speed (modes A and M). If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control (0 102) in modes P, S, and A, the camera will automatically vary ISO sensitivity for optimum exposure when the limits of the camera exposure system are exceeded;...
Page 227 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. Number of WB bracketing shots indicator BKT button Main command Information display dial At settings other than zero, M and D are displayed respectively in the Viewfinder control panel and viewfinder;...
Page 228 Select a white balance increment. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose from increments of 1, 2, or 3 (respectively equivalent to approximately 5, 10, or 15 mired). The B value indicates the amount of blue, the A value the amount of amber (0 114). White balance increment BKT button Sub-command...
Page 229 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 230 ❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until no shots remain in the bracketing sequence. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two-button reset (0 194), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
Page 231 ❚❚ ADL Bracketing The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. For more information on Active D-Lighting, see page 139. Select ADL bracketing. Choose ADL bracketing for Custom Setting e6 (Auto bracketing set). Choose the number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence.
Page 232 Choose two shots to take one photograph with Active D-Lighting off and another at a selected value. Choose three to five shots to take a series of photographs with Active D-Lighting set to Off, Low, and Normal (three shots), Off, Low, Normal, and High (four shots), or Off, Low, Normal, High, and Extra high (five shots).
Page 233 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-by- shot according to the bracketing program selected. A bracketing progress indicator is displayed while bracketing is in effect. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot. No.
Page 234 ❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until no shots remain in the bracketing sequence. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two-button reset (0 194), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
Page 235: Multiple Exposure
Multiple Exposure (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Follow the steps below to record a series of two or three NEF (RAW) exposures in a single photograph. ❚❚ Creating a Multiple Exposure Multiple exposures can not be recorded in live view. Exit live view before proceeding.
Page 236 Select a mode. Highlight Multiple exposure mode and press 2. Highlight one of the following and press J. • To take a series of multiple exposures, select 6 On (series). Multiple exposure shooting will continue until you select Off for Multiple exposure mode.
Page 237 Choose the number of shots. Highlight Number of shots and press Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press Choose the amount of gain. Highlight Auto gain and press 2. The following options will be displayed.
Page 238 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. In continuous release modes (0 66), the camera records all exposures in a single burst. If On (series) is selected, the camera will continue to record multiple exposures while the shutter-release button is pressed; if On (single photo) is selected, multiple exposure shooting will end after the first photograph.
Page 239 ❚❚ Interrupting Multiple Exposures To interrupt a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, select Off for multiple exposure mode. If shooting ends before the specified number of exposures have been taken, a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point.
Page 240 Multiple Exposures Do not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure. Live view is not available while shooting is in progress. Selecting live view resets Multiple exposure mode to Off. The shooting information listed in the playback photo information display (including metering, exposure, shooting mode, focal length, date of recording and camera orientation) is for the first shot in the multiple exposure.
Page 241: Interval Timer Photography
Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. Before Shooting Select a release mode other than self-timer (E) and M when using the interval timer. Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. Once settings have been adjusted to your satisfaction, remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap to prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with photographs...
Page 242 Adjust interval timer settings. Choose a start option, interval, number of shots per interval, and exposure smoothing option. • To choose a start option: Highlight Start options and Highlight an option and press 2. press J. To start shooting immediately, select Now. To start shooting at a chosen date and time, select Choose start day and start time, then choose the date and time and press J.
Page 243 • To choose the number of shots per interval: Highlight No. of intervals × Choose the number of intervals shots/interval and press 2. and the number of shots per interval and press J. In S (single frame) mode, the photographs for each interval will be taken at the rate chosen for Custom Setting d2 (Continuous low-speed, 0 280).
Page 244 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. The first series of shots will be taken at the specified starting time, or after about 3 s if Now was selected for Start options in Step 2. Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken.
Page 245 ❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer Photography Interval timer photography can be paused between intervals by pressing J or selecting Pause in the interval timer menu. ❚❚ Resuming Interval Timer Shooting To resume shooting: Starting Now Highlight Restart and press J. Starting at a Specified Time For Start options, Choose a starting date Highlight Restart and...
Page 246 ❚❚ No Photograph The camera will skip the current interval if any of the following situations persist for eight seconds or more after the interval was due to start: the photograph or photographs for the previous interval have yet to be taken, the memory card is full, or the camera is unable to focus in AF-S or when single-servo AF is selected in AF-A (note that the camera focuses again before each shot).
Page 247 Bracketing Adjust bracketing settings before starting interval timer photography. If exposure, flash, or ADL bracketing is active while interval timer photography is in effect, the camera will take the number of shots in the bracketing program at each interval, regardless of the number of shots specified in the interval timer menu.
Page 248: Non-Cpu Lenses
Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses can be used in modes A and M, with aperture set using the lens aperture ring. By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to the following CPU lens functions. If the focal length of the lens is known: •...
Page 249 The camera can store data for up to nine non-CPU lenses. To enter or edit data for a non-CPU lens: Select Non-CPU lens data. Highlight Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu and press 2. Choose a lens number. Highlight Lens number and press 4 or 2 to choose a lens number.
Page 250 To recall lens data when using a non-CPU lens: Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control. Select Choose non-CPU lens number as the “Press + command dials” option for a camera control in the Custom Settings menu. Non-CPU lens number selection can be assigned to the Fn button (Custom Setting f2, Assign Fn button, 0 284), the Pv button (Custom Setting f3, Assign preview button, 0 285), or the A AE-L/AF-L button (Custom...
Page 251: Location Data
Location Data The GP-1/GP-1A GPS unit (available separately) can be connected to the camera’s accessory terminal (0 2) using the cable supplied with the GP-1/GP-1A, allowing information on the camera’s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken. Turn the camera off before connecting the GP-1/ GP-1A;...
Page 252 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) UTC data is provided by the GPS device and is independent of the camera clock. The o Icon Connection status is shown by the o icon: • o (static): The camera has established communication with GP-1/ GP-1A.
Page 253: More On Playback
More on Playback Viewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. K button Description Press 2 to view photographs in order View additional recorded, 4 to view photographs in photographs reverse order.
Page 254 Rotate Tall To display “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs in tall orientation, select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (0 267). Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 267), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting (because the camera is already in the correct orientation, images are not rotated automatically during image review).
Page 255: Thumbnail Playback
Thumbnail Playback To display images in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or 72 images, press the W (S) button. W (S) W (S) X (T) X (T) Full-frame Thumbnail playback Calendar playback playback Description Use multi selector to highlight images for full-frame playback, Highlight images playback zoom (0 243), deletion (0 246), or protection (0 245).
Page 256: Calendar Playback
Calendar Playback To view images taken on a selected date, press the W (S) button when 72 images are displayed. Date list W (S) W (S) X (T) X (T) Thumbnail list Full-frame Thumbnail playback Calendar playback playback The operations that can be performed depend on whether the cursor is in the date list or the thumbnail list: Description Press W (S) or J button in...
Page 257 The i Button Pressing the i button during full-frame or thumbnail playback displays the options listed below. • Playback slot and folder: Choose a folder for playback. Highlight a slot and press 2 to list the folders on the selected card, i button then highlight a folder and press J to view the pictures in the highlighted...
Page 258: Photo Information
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full- frame playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. Note that “image only”, shooting data, RGB histograms, highlights, and overview data are only displayed if corresponding option is selected for Playback display options (0 266).
Page 259: File Information
❚❚ File Information Protect status.......245 Image size........81 Retouch indicator .......294 Image area ........73 Upload marking ......263 Time of recording ....24, 290 Focus point 1, 2 ........ 89 Date of recording....24, 290 AF area brackets ......33 Current card slot ......
Page 260 ❚❚ Highlights Image highlights Current channel Folder number—frame number ........268 *Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for the current channel. Hold W (S) button and press 4 or 2 to cycle through channels as follows: W (S) button (all channels) (red) (green)
Page 261 ❚❚ RGB Histogram Image highlights Histogram (RGB channel). In all histograms, horizontal axis gives Folder number—frame pixel brightness, vertical axis number ........268 number of pixels. White balance......111 Histogram (red channel) Color temperature....117 White balance Histogram (green channel) fine-tuning......114 Histogram (blue channel) Preset manual......120 Current channel *Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be...
Page 262 Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X (T). Use the X (T) and W (S) buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector. The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the monitor.
Page 263 ❚❚ Shooting Data Metering ........105 Flash type ......144, 311 Shutter speed ......53, 56 Commander mode..... 283 Aperture........54, 56 Flash mode......145, 147 Shooting mode ........6 Flash control ....149, 283, 313 ISO sensitivity ......99 Flash compensation....151 Exposure compensation ...109 Camera name Optimal exposure tuning ..278...
Page 264 High ISO noise reduction..271 Vignette control......271 Long exposure noise Retouch history......294 reduction........271 Image comment ......291 Active D-Lighting ....... 139 HDR strength ....... 141 Name of photographer ... 291 Copyright holder ...... 291 1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on. 2 Displayed if Custom Setting b5 (Fine-tune optimal exposure, 0 278) has been set to a value other than zero for any metering method.
Page 265 ❚❚ Location Data (0 227) Latitude Altitude Longitude Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) * Data for movies are for start of recording.
Page 266 ❚❚ Overview Data 17 18 19 20 21 26 25 24 15 141312 11 Frame number/total number of Current card slot ......82 images Metering........105 Upload marking......263 Shooting mode........ 6 Protect status....... 245 Shutter speed......53, 56 Retouch indicator ....... 294 Aperture ........
Page 267: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X (T) button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: X (T) button Description Press X (T) to zoom in to X (T)/ Zoom in or...
Page 268 Description Faces detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in Select faces navigation window. Rotate sub-command dial to view other faces. Rotate main command dial to view same View other location in other photos at current zoom images ratio. Playback zoom is cancelled when a movie is displayed.
Page 269: Protecting Photographs From Deletion
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, press the L (U) button to protect the current picture from accidental deletion. Protected files are marked with a P icon and can not be deleted using the O (Q) button or the Delete option in the playback menu.
Page 270: Deleting Photographs
Deleting Photographs To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O (Q) button. To delete multiple selected photographs, all photographs taken on a selected date, or all photographs in the current playback folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu.
Page 271 Calendar Playback During calendar playback, you can delete all photographs taken on a selected date by highlighting the date in the date list and pressing the O (Q) button (0 232). See Also The After delete option in the playback menu determines whether the next image or the previous image is displayed after an image is deleted (0 267).
Page 272: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Delete selected pictures. Selected Delete all pictures taken on a selected date (0 249). Select date Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected...
Page 273 Delete the selected pictures. Press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. ❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date Select dates. Highlight a date and press 2 to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date.
Page 274: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi What Wi-Fi Can Do for You The camera can connect via Wi-Fi wireless networks to a compatible smart device (smartphone or tablet) running Nikon’s dedicated Wireless Mobile Utility app (0 263). Download pictures Remote control Installing the Wireless Mobile Utility App 1 Find the app.
Page 275: Accessing The Camera
Accessing the Camera Before connecting via Wi-Fi (wireless LAN), install the Wireless Mobile Utility on your compatible Android or iOS smart device. Android and iOS: Connecting via SSID Enable Wi-Fi on the smart device before connecting. For details, see the documentation provided with the smart device. Enable the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi.
Page 276 Highlight View SSID and press 2. Select the camera SSID. On the smart device, choose Settings > Wi-Fi and select the camera SSID to connect via Wi-Fi. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device. Enable wireless security.
Page 277 Security Although one of the benefits of a wireless-enabled device is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled: • Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information.
Page 278: Android: Connecting Via Nfc
Android: Connecting via NFC If the smart device supports NFC (Near Field Communication), a Wi-Fi connection can be established simply by touching the camera N (N-Mark) logo to the smart device NFC antenna. Before connecting, enable NFC and Wi-Fi on the smart device as described in the documentation provided with the smart device.
Page 279 Security Although one of the benefits of a wireless-enabled device is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled: • Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information.
Page 280: Android: Other Wi-Fi Connection Options
Android: Other Wi-Fi Connection Options WPS can be used with compatible smart devices. Wireless security is enabled automatically. ❚❚ Push-Button WPS Adjust settings as follows to connect at the push of a button: • Camera: Select Wi-Fi > Network settings > Push-button WPS in the setup menu.
Page 281: Wireless Security
Wireless Security Adjust security settings after establishing a Wi-Fi connection. In the case of WPS connections (0 256), security is enabled automatically; no further adjustments to settings are required. ❚❚ Android OS Display Wireless Mobile Utility settings. On the smart device, select the c icon at the top right corner of the display or open the settings menu in the Wireless Mobile Utility home display.
Page 282 Select Authentication/encryption. Select WPA2-PSK-AES. Select WPA2-PSK-AES and select OK. Select Password.
Page 283 Enter a password. Enter a password and select Save. Passwords may be from 8 to 63 characters long. Enable wireless security. Select b. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select OK. Viewing Wireless Security Settings To view the current password and authentication/encryption settings, select Current settings in the Wireless Mobile Adapter settings menu.
Page 284 ❚❚ iOS Display Wireless Mobile Utility settings. On the smart device, select the c icon in the Wireless Mobile Utility home display. Select WMA settings. Select Authentication.
Page 285 Select WPA2-PSK-AES. Select WPA2-PSK-AES. Select WMA settings to return to the WMA settings menu. If you are prompted to enter a password, select OK. Select Password. Enter a password. Enter a password and select WMA settings. Passwords may be from 8 to 63 characters long.
Page 286 Enable wireless security. Select Settings. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select OK. The smart device will prompt you for this password the next time you connect to the camera via Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi Read the warnings on pages xx to xxii before using the Wi-Fi function. To disable Wi-Fi in settings in which its use is prohibited, select Wi-Fi >...
Page 287: Selecting Pictures For Upload
Selecting Pictures for Upload Follow the steps below to select photos for upload to the smart device. Movies can not be selected for upload. Selecting Individual Pictures for Upload Select an image. Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback.
Page 288: Selecting Multiple Pictures For Upload
Selecting Multiple Pictures for Upload Follow the steps below to change the upload status of multiple pictures. Choose Select to send to smart device. Highlight Wi-Fi in the setup menu, then highlight Select to send to smart device and press 2. Select pictures.
Page 289: Downloading Selected Pictures To The Smart Device
Downloading Selected Pictures to the Smart Device To download the selected pictures to the smart device, establish a Wi-Fi connection with the camera (0 251) and select View photos in the Wireless Mobile Utility. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select OK to start download. Android OS...
Page 290: Menu List
Menu Guide. D The Playback Menu: Managing Images Delete Selected Delete multiple images (0 248). Select date Playback folder (defaults to D7200) Choose a folder for playback. D7200 Current Hide image Select/set Hide or reveal images. Hidden images are displayed only in the “Hide image”...
Page 291 Copy image(s) Select source Copy pictures from one memory card to another. This option is only available Select image(s) when two memory cards are inserted in Select destination folder the camera. Copy image(s)? Image review (defaults to Off) Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting (0 230).
Page 292: C The Photo Shooting Menu: Photo Shooting Options
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Photo Shooting Options Reset photo shooting menu Select Yes to restore photo shooting menu options to their default values. Storage folder Select the folder in which subsequent Select folder by number images will be stored. Select folder from list File naming File naming...
Page 293 Image size (defaults to Large) Large Choose the image size, in pixels (0 81). Medium Small Image area (defaults to DX (24×16)) Choose the image area (0 73). DX (24×16) 1.3× (18×12) JPEG compression (defaults to Size priority) Size priority Choose a compression type for JPEG images (0 80).
Page 294 Set Picture Control (defaults to Standard) Standard Choose how new photos will be processed. Select according to the type Neutral of scene or your creative intent (0 130). Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape Flat Manage Picture Control Save/edit Create custom Picture Controls (0 135). Rename Delete Load/save...
Page 295 Vignette control (defaults to Normal) High Reduce the drop in brightness at the edges of photographs when using type Normal G, E, and D lenses (PC lenses excluded). The effect is most noticeable at maximum aperture. Auto distortion control (defaults to Off) Reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wide-angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting...
Page 296 Remote control mode (ML-L3) (defaults to Off) Delayed remote Choose how the camera behaves when used with an ML-L3 remote control. Quick-response remote Remote mirror-up Multiple exposure Record two or three NEF (RAW) Multiple exposure mode exposures as a single photograph Number of shots (0 211).
Page 297: The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options Reset movie shooting menu Select Yes to restore movie shooting menu options to their default values. File naming Choose the three-letter prefix used in naming the image files in which movies are stored. The default prefix is “DSC”. Destination (defaults to Slot 1) Slot 1...
Page 298 Frequency response (defaults to Wide range) Wide range Choose the frequency response for the built-in microphone and optional stereo Vocal range microphones. Wind noise reduction (defaults to Off) Choose whether to enable the built-in microphone’s low-cut filter to reduce wind noise. Image area (defaults to DX (24×16)) DX (24×16)
Page 299 Set Picture Control (defaults to Same as photo settings) Same as photo settings Choose a Picture Control for movies (0 130). Select Same as photo Standard settings to use the option currently Neutral selected for photos. Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape Flat Manage Picture Control Save/edit...
Page 300: A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Reset custom settings Select Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default values. a Autofocus a1 AF-C priority selection (defaults to Release) Release When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography, this option controls Focus whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when...
Page 301 a4 AF activation (defaults to Shutter/AF-ON) Shutter/AF-ON Choose whether the camera focuses when the shutter-release button is AF-ON only pressed halfway. If AF-ON only is selected, the camera will not focus when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. a5 Focus point illumination Enable or disable viewfinder focus point AF point illumination illumination.
Page 302 b Metering/exposure b1 ISO sensitivity step value (defaults to 1/3 step) 1/3 step Select the increments used when making adjustments to ISO sensitivity. 1/2 step b2 EV steps for exposure cntrl (defaults to 1/3 step) Select the increments used when 1/3 step making adjustments to shutter speed, 1/2 step...
Page 303 c Timers/AE lock c1 Shutter-release button AE-L (defaults to Off) Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. c2 Standby timer (defaults to 6 s) Choose how long the camera continues to meter exposure when no operations are performed (0 37).
Page 304 d Shooting/display d1 Beep Volume Choose the pitch and volume of the beep. Pitch d2 Continuous low-speed (defaults to 3 fps) Choose the maximum frame advance 6 fps rate in C mode (note that the frame 5 fps advance rate in live view will not exceed 4 fps 3.7 fps even when values of 4 fps or 3 fps...
Page 305 d8 Easy ISO (defaults to Off) If On is selected, ISO sensitivity can be set in modes P and S by rotating the sub- command dial or in mode A by rotating the main command dial. d9 Information display (defaults to Auto) Auto Change the appearance of the information display (0 185) for...
Page 306 e Bracketing/flash e1 Flash sync speed (defaults to 1/250 s) 1/320 s (Auto FP) Choose a flash sync speed. 1/250 s (Auto FP) 1/250 s 1/200 s 1/160 s 1/125 s 1/100 s 1/80 s 1/60 s Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit To fix shutter speed at the sync speed limit in mode S or M, select the next shutter speed after the slowest possible shutter speed (30 s or %).
Page 307 e2 Flash shutter speed (defaults to 1/60 s) 1/60 s Choose the slowest shutter available when the flash is used in modes P and A. 1/30 s 1/15 s 1/8 s 1/4 s 1/2 s 15 s 30 s e3 Flash cntrl for built-in flash (defaults to TTL) Choose the flash control mode for the built-in flash.
Page 308 e5 Modeling flash (defaults to On) Choose whether the built-in flash unit and optional CLS-compatible flash units (0 144, 311) emit a modeling flash when the camera Pv button is pressed during viewfinder photography (0 55). e6 Auto bracketing set (defaults to AE &...
Page 309 f3 Assign preview button Press Choose the role played by the Pv button, either by itself (Press) or when used in Press + command dials combination with the command dials (Press + command dials). f4 Assign AE-L/AF-L button Choose the role played by the A AE-L/ Press AF-L button, either by itself (Press) or Press + command dials...
Page 310 f7 Slot empty release lock (defaults to Enable release) Release locked Choose whether the shutter can be released when no memory card is Enable release inserted. f8 Reverse indicators (defaults to (W) is selected, the exposure indicators in the control panel, viewfinder, and information display are displayed with negative values on the left and positive values on the right.
Page 311 f11 Assign remote (WR) Fn button (defaults to None) Preview Choose the role played by the Fn button on the optional wireless remote FV lock controller. AE/AF lock AE lock only AE lock (Hold) AF lock only Flash off + NEF (RAW) Live view Same as camera Fn button Same as camera Pv button...
Page 312 g Movie g1 Assign Fn button Press Choose the role played by the Fn button when 1 is selected with the live view selector in live view. g2 Assign preview button Choose the role played by the Pv button Press when 1 is selected with the live view selector in live view.
Page 313: B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup Format memory card Slot 1 To begin formatting, choose a memory card slot and select Yes. Note that Slot 2 formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card in the selected slot. Before formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required.
Page 314 Monitor color balance (defaults to 0) Adjust monitor color balance. Clean image sensor Vibrate the image sensor to remove Clean now dust (0 321). Clean at startup/shutdown Lock mirror up for cleaning Lock the mirror up so that dust can be Start removed from the image sensor with a blower.
Page 315 Save camera settings to or load camera Save settings settings from a memory card. Settings Load settings files can be shared with other D7200 cameras. Virtual horizon View a virtual horizon with a roll display based on information from the camera tilt sensor.
Page 316 AF fine-tune AF fine-tune (On/Off) Fine-tune focus for different lens types. AF tuning is not recommended in most Saved value situations and may interfere with Default normal focus; use only when required. List saved values HDMI Choose an output resolution or enable Output resolution the camera for remote control from Device control...
Page 317 Network Choose hardware Adjust ftp and network settings for Ethernet and wireless LANs when an Network settings optional UT-1 communications unit Options (0 319) is connected. Eye-Fi upload Slot 1 Upload pictures to a preselected destination. This option is displayed Slot 2 only when a supported Eye-Fi card is inserted.
Page 318: N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies D-Lighting Brighten shadows. Choose for dark or backlit photographs. Red-eye correction Correct “red-eye” in photos taken with a flash. Trim Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph (0 298). Monochrome Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Black-and-white Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white Sepia...
Page 319 NEF (RAW) processing Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs (0 302). Resize Select image Create small copies of selected photographs. Choose destination Choose size Quick retouch Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. Straighten Create straightened copies. Copies can be straightened by up to 5°...
Page 320 Perspective control Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Miniature effect Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Use the multi selector to choose the position and orientation of the area in focus.
Page 321: O My Menu/M Recent Settings
O My Menu/m Recent Settings Add items PLAYBACK MENU Create a custom menu of up to 20 items selected from the playback, photo PHOTO SHOOTING MENU shooting, movie shooting, Custom MOVIE SHOOTING MENU Setting, setup, and retouch menus. CUSTOM SETTING MENU SETUP MENU RETOUCH MENU Remove items...
Page 322: Retouch Menu Options
Retouch Menu Options This section details retouch menu options. 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 W (S) to reduce the size of the W (S)
Page 323: 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 an imaging application.
Page 324 Select the second image. The selected image will appear as Image 1. Highlight Image 2 and press J, then select the second photo as described in Step 2. Adjust gain. Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to select gain from values between 0.1 and 2.0.
Page 325 Image Overlay Only NEF (RAW) photographs with the same image area and bit depth can be combined. The overlay has the same photo info (including date of recording, metering, shutter speed, aperture, shooting mode, exposure compensation, focal length, and image orientation), and values for white balance and Picture Control as the photograph selected for Image 1.
Page 326: Nef (Raw) Processing
NEF (RAW) Processing Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. Select a photograph.
Page 327 Choose settings for the JPEG copy. Adjust the settings listed below. Note that white balance and vignette control are not available with multiple exposures or pictures created with image overlay and that exposure compensation can only be set to values between –2 and +2 EV.
Page 328: Technical Notes
Technical Notes Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. Compatible Lenses Camera setting Shooting Focus mode Metering system mode M (with electronic rangefinder)
Page 329 Shooting Focus mode Metering system mode M (with electronic rangefinder) Lens/accessory Color AI-, AI-modified ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ NIKKOR or Nikon — — Series E lenses Medical-NIKKOR ✔ — ✔ — — — — 120mm f/4 — ✔ ✔...
Page 330 12 Can be used with AF-S and AF-I lenses only (0 307). For information on the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding, see page 307. 13 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 (I) may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus.
Page 331 Recognizing CPU and Type G, E, and D Lenses CPU lenses (particularly types G, E, and D) are recommended, but note that IX-NIKKOR lenses can not be used. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G, E, and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel.
Page 332 Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following can be used with the D7200: • TC-16A AF teleconverter • AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm f/2.8, AF • Non-AI lenses 200mm f/3.5 ED, AF Teleconverter TC-16)
Page 333 AF-Assist Illumination The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 0.5–3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.); when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of 18– 200 mm. Some lenses may block the illuminator at certain focus distances.
Page 334 The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed by the D7200 when DX (24×16) is selected for Image area in the photo shooting menu, in contrast, is 23.5 ×...
Page 335: Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with CLS-compatible 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...
Page 336 • SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander: When mounted on a CLS- compatible camera, the SU-800 can be used as a commander for remote SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, or SB-R200 flash units in up to three groups. The SU-800 itself is not equipped with a flash.
Page 337 The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for z z z — — z z digital SLR i-TTL Standard i-TTL fill-flash for z — — z z digital SLR AA Auto aperture — — — — — — — A Non-TTL auto —...
Page 338 z z z z z — — Auto FP High-Speed Sync z z z z z z z FV lock z z — z AF-assist for multi-area AF — — — z z z — — z — Red-eye reduction z z z z z —...
Page 339 ❚❚ Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. Flash unit SB-80DX, SB-30, SB-27 SB-23, SB-28DX, SB-22S, SB-22, SB-29 SB-28, SB-26, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-21B Flash mode SB-25, SB-24 SB-50DX SB-15 SB-29S ✔ ✔...
Page 340 Refer to the flash unit manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D7200 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals.
Page 341 The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction, while the SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the following restrictions: • SB-910 and SB-900: AF-assist illumination is available when 17–135 mm AF lenses are used with the focus points shown at right.
Page 342 Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikon- authorized service representative for more information.
Page 343: Other Accessories
Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D7200. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 (0 21, 22) • Battery Charger MH-25a (0 21) Power sources • Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D15 • Power Connector EP-5B, AC Adapter EH-5b •...
Page 344: Caring For The Camera
Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it 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 345: Image Sensor Cleaning
Image Sensor Cleaning If you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearing in photographs, you can clean the sensor using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The sensor can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.
Page 346 ❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown” Choose from the following options: Option Description The image sensor is automatically cleaned Clean at startup each time the camera is turned on. The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each time the camera is Clean at shutdown turned off.
Page 347 If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0 324) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s internal circuitry.
Page 348 (0 321), the sensor can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the sensor be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter.
Page 349 Press J. The message shown at right will be displayed in the monitor and a row of dashes will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. To restore normal operation without inspecting the image sensor, turn the camera off. Raise the mirror. Press the shutter-release button all the way down.
Page 350 Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the sensor. 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 sensor. Turn the camera off.
Page 351 Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized 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 352: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Page 353 Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly.
Page 354 Notes on the monitor: The monitor is constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.
Page 355 If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. • Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. Failure...
Page 356 • A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase a new EN-EL15 battery. • The supplied power cable and AC wall adapter are for use with the MH-25a only.
Page 357: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Page 358: Shooting (All Modes)
Shooting (All Modes) Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders. Shutter-release disabled: • Memory card is locked, full, or not inserted (0 22, 29). • Release locked is selected for Custom Setting f7 (Slot empty release lock; 0 286) and no memory card is inserted (0 29). •...
Page 359 Can not select focus point: • Unlock focus selector lock (0 89). • Auto-area AF selected, or face detected when face-priority AF is selected in live view: choose another mode (0 86, 88). • Camera is in playback mode (0 229) or menus are in use (0 266). •...
Page 360 Noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appear in photos: • Bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, and lines can be reduced by lowering ISO sensitivity. • Use the Long exposure NR option in the photo shooting menu to limit the occurrence of bright spots or fog in photos taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s (0 271).
Page 361: Shooting (P, S, A, M)
Live view ends unexpectedly or does not start: Live view may end automatically to prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits if: • The ambient temperature is high • The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to record movies •...
Page 362: Playback
Can not measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (0 123). Image can not be selected as source for manual preset white balance: Image was not created with D7200 (0 127). White balance bracketing unavailable: • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image quality (0 77).
Page 363 The camera displays a message stating that the folder contains no images: Use the Playback folder option in the playback menu to choose a folder that contains images (0 266). “Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation: •...
Page 364: Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)
Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D does not have desired effect: Image sensor cleaning changes the position of dust on the image sensor. Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed.
Page 365: 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, or xviii, exhausted recharge the battery if...
Page 366 Indicator Control View- panel finder Problem Solution • No lens attached. • Attach non-IX Nikkor 23, 304 lens. If a CPU lens is attached, remove and reattach the lens. (flashes) • Non-CPU lens • Select mode A or M. attached. Camera unable to focus Change composition or —...
Page 367 (flashes) (flashes) computer or other camera has run out of device. file or folder numbers. • Insert new memory card. Release shutter. If error persists or appears Camera malfunction. frequently, consult — (flashes) Nikon-authorized service representative.
Page 368 Camera cannot and confirm that No memory card. detect memory card is correctly card. inserted. • Error accessing • Use Nikon- memory card. approved card. • Check that — contacts are clean. If card is damaged, contact This memory card...
Page 369 Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution Memory card is Memory card is locked (write locked. Slide lock to Slide card write- “write” position. (flashes) protected). protect switch to Eye-Fi card is “write” position. Not available if locked (write Eye-Fi card is locked. protected).
Page 370 Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution File has been created or modified using a File can not be Cannot display this — computer or played back on — file. different make of camera. camera, or file is corrupt. Images created Selected image Cannot select this with other devices...
Page 371 Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution The internal Turn camera off Network access not temperature of and try again after available until — — the camera is waiting for camera camera cools. high. to cool. Check printer. To resume, select —...
Page 372: Specifications
Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective angle of view Nikon DX format; focal length in 35 mm [135] format equivalent to approx. 1.5× that of lenses with FX format angle of view Effective pixels 24.2 million...
Page 373 Storage File format • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed or compressed • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available •...
Page 374 Viewfinder Focusing screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed) Reflex mirror Quick return Depth-of-field preview Pressing Pv button stops lens aperture down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (other modes) Lens aperture Instant return, electronically controlled...
Page 375 Shutter Type Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal- plane shutter –30 s in steps of EV, bulb, time, Speed 8000 X250 Flash sync speed s; synchronizes with shutter at s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between Release Release mode S (single frame), C (continuous low speed), (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter- release), E (self-timer), M...
Page 376 Exposure Metering TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G, E, Metering method and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data •...
Page 377 Active D-Lighting Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, Off Focus Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500 II autofocus Autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine- tuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 1 sensor), and AF- assist illuminator (range approx.
Page 378 Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Nikon CLS supported; commander mode option available System (CLS) AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available Sync terminal separately)
Page 379 White balance White balance Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white balance measurement available during live view), choose color temperature (2500 K–10,000 K), all with fine-tuning Bracketing Bracketing types Exposure, flash, white balance, and ADL...
Page 380 Movie File format Video compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding Linear PCM Audio recording format Built-in or external stereo microphone; Audio recording device sensitivity adjustable Other options Index marking, time-lapse photography Monitor Monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 1229 k-dot (VGA; 640 × RGBW × 480 = 1,228,800 dots), TFT monitor with approx.
Page 381 Wireless Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Operating frequency 2412–2462 MHz (channels 1–11) Approximately 30 m/98 ft (assumes no Range (line of sight) interference; range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles) Data rate 54 Mbps Maximum logical data rates according to IEEE standard.
Page 382 • 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 383 AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.23–0.12 A (in other regions) DC 8.4 V/1.2 A Rated output Supported batteries Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Page 384 Graduated in millimeters (18, 24, 35, 50, 70, 105) Output to camera Distance information Manual zoom using independent zoom ring Zoom Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) System with Focusing autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor and separate focus ring for manual focus Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) Vibration reduction 0.45 m (1.48 ft) from focal plane (0 98) at all...
Page 385 Graduated in millimeters (18, 24, 35, 50, 70, 140) Output to camera Distance information Manual zoom using independent zoom ring Zoom Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) System with Focusing autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor and separate focus ring for manual focus Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) Vibration reduction 0.45 m (1.48 ft) from focal plane (0 98) at all...
Page 386 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 387: Lenses
Lenses This section describes the features available with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR, AF-S DX NIKKOR 18– 140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR, and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5– 5.6G ED VR II lenses. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–...
Page 388 ❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR Focal length mark Focal length scale Lens mounting mark (0 23) Lens cap CPU contacts (0 307) Rear lens cap A-M mode switch (0 97) Zoom ring (0 33) Vibration reduction ON/OFF Focus ring (0 97) switch (0 367)
Page 389 ❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II Focus distance indicator Focal length mark Focus distance mark Lens mounting mark Focal length (0 23) scale CPU contacts (0 307) Lens cap Rear lens cap Focus mode switch (0 97) Zoom ring (0 33) Vibration reduction Zoom lock switch...
Page 390 The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR, AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR, and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18– 200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II are for use exclusively with Nikon DX format digital cameras. Lens Care • Keep the CPU contacts clean.
Page 391 ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) The lenses described in this section support vibration reduction (VR), which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is panned, allowing shutter speeds for DX format cameras to be slowed by approximately 3.5 stops (AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–...
Page 392 Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in effect. Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in flash is charging. When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may jiggle after the shutter is released. This does not indicate a malfunction;...
Page 393 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in. 18 mm 2.5 m/8 ft 2 in. D5500/D3300 24 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in. 35–105 mm No vignetting D7200/D7100/D7000/ D300 series/D200/D100/ No vignetting 18 mm 1.5 m/4 ft 11 in. D90/D70 series 24–105 mm No vignetting 18 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in.
Page 394 AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR: Minimum distance without Camera Zoom position vignetting 18 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in. D7200/D7100/D7000/ D300 series/D200/D100 24–140 mm No vignetting 18 mm 2.5 m/8 ft 2 in. D90/D80/D50 24 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in.
Page 395 Supplied Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR • 67 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-67 • Rear Lens Cap • Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1018 • Bayonet Hood HB-32 Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood alignment ) as shown in Figure q and then rotate the hood (w) until mark ( the ●...
Page 396 Supplied Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR • 67 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-67 • Rear Lens Cap Optional Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR • 67 mm screw-on filters • LF-1 and LF-4 rear lens caps •...
Page 397 Supplied Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II • 72 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-72 • Rear Lens Cap • Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1018 • Bayonet Hood HB-35 Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood alignment ) as shown in Figure q and then rotate the hood (w) until mark ( the ●...
Page 398 A Note on Wide- and Super Wide-Angle Lenses Autofocus may not provide the desired results in situations like those shown below. 1 Objects in the background occupy more of the focus point than the main subject: If the focus point contains both foreground and background objects, the camera may focus on the background and the subject...
Page 399 Using M/A (Autofocus with Manual Override) with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II Lenses To focus using autofocus with manual override (M/A): 1 Slide the lens focus-mode switch (0 365) to M/A. 2 Focus. If desired, you can over-ride autofocus by rotating the lens focus ring while keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway (or while pressing the button to which AF-ON has been assigned in the Custom Settings menu).
Page 400 ❚❚ Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (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 401 Wi-Fi Alliance. N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. 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. Conformity Marking The standards with which the camera complies can be viewed using the Conformity marking option in the setup menu (0 293).
Page 402 Certificates...
Page 403: Approved Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used. SD cards SDHC cards SDXC cards...
Page 404: Memory Card Capacity
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 16 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro 95 MB/s UHS-I SDHC card at different image quality (0 77), image size (0 81), and image area settings (0 73). ❚❚...
Page 405 ❚❚ 1.3× (18×12) Image Area No. of Buffer Image quality Image size File size images capacity NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, — 15.0 MB 12-bit NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, — 18.7 MB 14-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit — 13.8 MB NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit —...
Page 406: Battery Life
One EN-EL15 battery (camera): Approximately 1110 shots One EN-EL15 battery (MB-D15): Approximately 1110 shots Six AA alkaline batteries (MB-D15): Approximately 630 shots • Photographs, continuous release mode (Nikon standard One EN-EL15 battery (camera): Approximately 4090 shots One EN-EL15 battery (MB-D15): Approximately 4090 shots Six AA alkaline batteries (MB-D15): Approximately 1510 shots •...
Page 407: Battery Performance
• Using camera Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) features • Using the camera with optional accessories • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.
Page 408: Index
Index E (Self-timer) ........ 66 , 69 Symbols (Mirror up) ......66 , 71 i (Auto mode) ........30 ! (Face-priority AF)......88 j (Auto (flash off) mode)....30 $ (Wide-area AF) ........ 88 SCENE (Scene mode) ......41 % (Normal-area AF)......88 EFFECTS (Special effects) .....44 &...
Page 409 AE & flash (Auto bracketing set) . 197 Bracketing ......... 197 , 284 AE lock..........107 Built-in flash .........36 , 144 AE only (Auto bracketing set) ..197 Bulb........... 58 , 59 AE-L/AF-L button..94 , 107 , 285 , 288 AF ............
Page 410 File naming ....... 268 , 273 File number sequence ....280 Date and time......24 , 290 Filter effects ......134 , 294 DCF............376 Fine-tune optimal exposure ..278 Default settings ........ 194 Fine-tuning white balance ....114 Delayed remote (Remote control Firmware version ......293 mode (ML-L3)) .........
Page 411 Full-time servo AF .......84 FV lock ..........153 JPEG ..........77 , 80 JPEG basic..........77 JPEG compression .....80 , 269 GPS ..........227 , 241 JPEG fine ..........77 JPEG normal.......... 77 H.264............. 356 HDMI........170 , 292 , 376 L (large) ..........81 , 169 HDMI connector ........
Page 412 Microphone sensitivity ..192 , 273 Miniature effect ....45 , 47 , 296 OK button........17 , 284 Minimum aperture ......29 , 51 Optimal quality (JPEG compression) . Minimum shutter speed....103 Mired ............ 116 Optional flash......283 , 311 Mirror........71 , 156 , 324 Overflow (Role played by card in Mirror up .........66 , 71 Slot 2) ............
Page 413 Quick-response remote (Remote Save/load settings ......291 control mode (ML-L3))....156 Scene mode .......... 41 Quiet shutter-release ......66 SD memory card. 22 , 27 , 82 , 379 , 380 Select date......... 249 , 266 Select to send to smart device/ deselect ........
Page 414 Store points by orientation ..277 WB bracketing (Auto bracketing set) Straighten ........... 295 Subject-tracking AF......89 White balance ..111 , 202 , 269 , 274 Wide-area AF........88 Wi-Fi............250 Wind noise reduction.... 192 , 274 Thumbnail playback ....... 231 Wireless Mobile Utility ..250 , 251 Time ........24 , 58 , 60 , 290 Wireless network ....
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