Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page xii). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
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Page 3: 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://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ You can also visit this website for the latest information on Nikon software, including system requirements.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents For Your Safety ..................xii Notices....................xvi Introduction Getting to Know the Camera..............1 Camera Body ..................1 The Top Control Panel ..............6 The Rear Control Panel ..............8 The Viewfinder Display..............10 Using the Touch Screen ..............12 The Accessory Shoe Cover ............14 Tutorial Camera Menus..................
Page 5 Live View Photography Autofocus................... 48 Manual Focus ................... 50 Using the i Button ................. 51 Silent Mode ..................54 The Live View Display..............56 The Information Display ............... 57 Movies Recording Movies................59 Indices ....................63 Using the i Button ................. 63 The Live View Display..............
Page 6 Focus Autofocus ....................98 Autofocus Mode ................101 AF-Area Mode................104 Focus Point Selection..............108 Focus Lock..................111 Manual Focus ..................114 Release Mode Choosing a Release Mode ..............116 Quick Release-Mode Selection ..........119 Self-Timer Mode.................120 Mirror up Mode ..................122 ISO Sensitivity Manual Adjustment ................124 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control ............126 Exposure...
Page 7 White Balance White Balance Options ..............159 Fine-Tuning White Balance............162 Choosing a Color Temperature ............165 Preset Manual ..................168 Viewfinder Photography ............169 Live View (Spot White Balance) ..........173 Managing Presets .................176 Image Enhancement Picture Controls..................179 Selecting a Picture Control............179 Modifying Picture Controls ............181 Creating Custom Picture Controls ..........184 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows......187 Active D-Lighting ................187...
Page 8 Other Shooting Options The R Button..................220 The i button ..................223 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings .......224 Multiple Exposure ................227 Interval Timer Photography............234 Non-CPU Lenses.................241 Location Data..................244 More About Playback Viewing Images..................246 Full-Frame Playback ..............246 Thumbnail Playback ..............246 Playback Controls ................ 247 Using the Touch Screen .............
Page 9 Connections Installing ViewNX-i ...............275 Copying Pictures to the Computer.........276 Ethernet and Wireless Networks ..........279 Printing Photographs...............281 Connecting the Printer ...............281 Printing Pictures One at a Time ..........282 Printing Multiple Pictures ............283 Viewing Photographs on TV............284 HDMI Options.................285 Menu Guide Defaults ....................287 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ......296 Playback Folder.................297 Hide Image..................297...
Page 10 1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options ..316 Reset Movie Shooting Menu..........317 File Naming ................317 Destination................. 317 Movie ISO Sensitivity Settings..........318 White Balance................318 Set Picture Control..............319 Manage Picture Control............319 Microphone Sensitivity ............319 Frequency Response...............
Page 11 Continuous Shooting Speed.........336 d2: Max. Continuous Release ..........336 d3: Limit Release Mode Selection........337 d4: Sync. Release Mode Options.........337 d5: Exposure Delay Mode............337 d6: Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter .........338 d7: File Number Sequence............338 d8: Viewfinder Grid Display ..........339 d9: LCD Illumination..............340 e: Bracketing/Flash ...............341...
Page 12 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup..........365 Format Memory Card ............. 366 Language ..................366 Time Zone and Date ............... 367 Monitor Brightness..............367 Monitor Color Balance ............368 Virtual Horizon ................369 Information Display..............370 AF Fine-Tune................371 Image Dust Off Ref Photo ............. 373 Image Comment ..............
Page 13 Technical Notes Compatible Lenses ................411 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS).......418 Other Accessories................424 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter ....430 Caring for the Camera..............432 Storage....................432 Cleaning ...................432 The Low-Pass Filter...............433 “Clean Now” ................433 “Clean at Startup/Shutdown” ..........434 Manual Cleaning...............435 Replacing the Clock Battery ............439...
Page 14: 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 15 Do not use in the presence of flammable Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Do not use electronic equipment Batteries may leak, overheat, in the presence of flammable gas, rupture, or catch fire if improperly as this could result in explosion or handled.
Page 16 • Do not handle the power cable or Nikon for the purpose to maintain go near the charger during compliance with product thunderstorms. Failure to observe regulations.
Page 17 Do not aim a flash at the operator of a Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care motor vehicle Failure to observe this precaution should be taken to avoid injury could result in accidents. due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the Observe caution when using the flash monitor touching the skin or...
Page 18: Notices
Notices • No part of the manuals included with • Nikon will not be held liable for any this product may be reproduced, damages resulting from the use of this transmitted, transcribed, stored in a product. retrieval system, or translated into any •...
Page 19 Nikon Corporation may void the user’s interference to radio communications. authority to operate the equipment. However, there is no guarantee that...
Page 20 Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this product Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, may expose you to lead, a chemical known Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. to the State of California to cause birth Tel.: 631-547-4200...
Page 21 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 or •...
Page 22 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 23 Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. T HE USE OF NON IKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR...
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Page 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. Camera Body I button ........
Page 26 Camera Body (Continued) Stereo microphone Battery-chamber cover ....22 (for movies).......61, 63, 319 AF-mode button Meter coupling lever ....461 ......48, 50, 101, 105, 346 Mirror........122, 435 Focus-mode selector ..48, 98, 114 Self-timer lamp ......121 Flash sync terminal ......195 Flash sync terminal cover...195 Ten-pin remote terminal ...244, 427 Ten-pin remote terminal...
Page 27 Pv button ....50, 132, 344, 360 Fn button (vertical)....39, 344 Sub-command dial...... 357 Vertical shooting shutter-release button lock........39 Fn1 button ......344, 360 Lens mounting mark......26 Fn2 button ......344, 360 Lens mount ......26, 115 Sub-command dial for vertical shooting....39, 357 CPU contacts Shutter-release button for Tripod socket...
Page 28 Camera Body (Continued) 13 14 O/Q button ....33, 43, 266 Rear control panel......8 K button ........ 42, 246 S button ....116, 119, 224, 337 T button......93, 96 Monitor ..... 12, 42, 44, 59, 246, 367, 368 U button G button ......
Page 29 Eyepiece adapter ....36, 426 Memory card slot cover ..30, 32 Eyepiece shutter lever ....120 Card slot cover release button (under cover) ........30 Eyepiece adapter latch....36 C button......39, 102, 344 a button....44, 59, 173, 359 Multi selector (vertical) ..39, 354 Live view selector ....
Page 30: The Top Control Panel
The Top Control Panel Shutter speed.......134, 136 Aperture (f-number)...135, 136 AF-area mode.......104, 106 Aperture Exposure compensation value..143 (number of stops)....135, 414 Flash compensation value ..200 Bracketing increment..148, 152 Number of shots in Number of shots in exposure and flash bracketing ADL bracketing sequence ..155 sequence ........147 Number of shots per interval ..237...
Page 31 Exposure and flash Exposure indicator....... 137 bracketing indicator....147 Exposure compensation WB bracketing indicator .... 151 display ..........143 ADL bracketing indicator... 155 Bracketing progress indicator: Exposure and flash Shutter-speed lock icon ..... 140 bracketing........147 Flash sync indicator..... 341 WB bracketing ......
Page 32: The Rear Control Panel
The Rear Control Panel “Remaining” indicator....473 “k” (appears when memory remains for over 1000 Image size (NEF/RAW)....96 exposures)........38 Release mode.......116, 119 Color temperature indicator..167 Voice memo status Supplementary seconds indicator ........272, 273 display........121, 272 Voice memo recording mode..272 Image size Release mode.......116, 119 (JPEG and TIFF images)....
Page 33 LCD Illuminators Rotating the power switch toward D Power switch activates the backlights for the buttons and control panels (0 340), making it easier to use the camera in the dark. After the power switch is released, the backlights will remain lit for a few seconds (0 334) or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated toward D again.
Page 34: The Viewfinder Display
The Viewfinder Display 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 20 21 22 Framing grid (displayed when On Exposure indicator .......137 is selected for Custom Setting d8) Exposure compensation display ............339 ............143 Bracketing progress indicator: 12-mm reference circle for center- Exposure and flash weighted metering......129 bracketing ........147...
Page 35 Bracketing indicator: Network display ......279 Exposure and flash Number of exposures bracketing ......... 147 remaining ........38, 473 WB bracketing ......151 Number of shots remaining before ADL bracketing......155 memory buffer fills..40, 118, 473 Focus indicator.......40, 115 Preset white balance recording indicator......
Page 36: Using The Touch Screen
Using the Touch Screen The touch-sensitive monitor supports the following operations: Flick Flick a finger a short distance left or right across the monitor. Slide Slide a finger over the monitor. Stretch/Pinch Place two fingers on the monitor and move them apart or pinch them together.
Page 37 ❚❚ Using the Touch Screen During playback (0 249), the touch screen can be used to: • View other images • Zoom in or out • View thumbnails • View movies The touch screen can be used to position the focus point during live view (0 49), to measure a value for preset manual white balance using spot white balance tool (0 173), and for typing (0 185).
Page 38: The Accessory Shoe Cover
The Accessory Shoe Cover The supplied accessory shoe cover can be used to protect the accessory shoe or to prevent light reflected from the metal parts of the shoe from appearing in photographs. The cover attaches to the camera accessory shoe as shown at right. To remove the accessory shoe cover, hold it down with your thumb and slide it off as shown at...
Page 39: Tutorial
Tutorial Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options G button can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 296) • B: Setup (0 365) •...
Page 40: Using Camera Menus
Using Camera Menus ❚❚ Menu Controls The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the menus. Multi selector Select Move cursor up highlighted item Select Cancel and return highlighted to previous menu item or display J button sub-menu Select Move cursor down highlighted item...
Page 41 ❚❚ Navigating the Menus Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. Display the menus. G button Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Select a menu.
Page 42: Display Options
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 43: First Steps
Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets. Charge the Battery The D5 is powered by an EN-EL18a rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-26a battery charger before use. Batteries take about 2 hours and 35 minutes to fully recharge when no charge remains.
Page 44 Remove the contact protector. Remove the contact protector from the charger battery chamber. Charge the battery. Chamber lamps Contacts Guide Charge lamps (green) Insert the battery (terminals first), aligning the end of the battery with the guide and then sliding the battery in the direction indicated until it clicks into place.
Page 45 Charging is complete when the chamber lamp stops flashing and the charge lamps turn off. About 2 hours and 35 minutes are required to fully charge an exhausted battery; note that the battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F).
Page 46: Insert The Battery
Insert the Battery Turn the camera off. Inserting and Removing Batteries Before inserting or removing the battery, confirm that power switch is in the OFF position. Remove the battery-chamber cover. Lift the battery-chamber cover latch, turn it to the open (A) position (q) and remove the BL-6 battery-chamber cover (w).
Page 47 Insert the battery. Insert the battery as shown at right. Latch the cover. To prevent the battery from becoming dislodged during operation, rotate the latch to the closed position and fold it down as shown at right. Be sure the cover is securely latched.
Page 48 The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xii–xv and 441–444 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F); failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance.
Page 49: Attach A Lens
Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G. Lens mounting mark Lens cap CPU contacts (0 414) Focus-mode switch (0 26) Focus ring (0 114)
Page 50: Attach The Lens
Attach the lens. Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in the camera’s bayonet mount (q). Being careful not to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w).
Page 51: Basic Setup
Basic Setup The language option in the setup menu is automatically highlighted the first time menus are displayed. Choose a language and set the camera clock. Turn the camera on. Power switch Select Language in the setup menu. G button Press the G button to display the camera menus, then highlight Language in the setup menu and press 2.
Page 52 Select Time zone and date. Select Time zone and date and press 2. Set time zone. Select Time zone and press 2. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the local time zone (the UTC field shows the difference between the selected time zone and Coordinated Universal Time, or UTC, in hours) and press J.
Page 53 Set date format. Select Date format and press 2. Press 1 or 3 to choose the order in which the year, month, and day will be displayed and press J. Exit to shooting mode. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by a separate, non-rechargeable CR1616 lithium battery with a life of about two years.
Page 54: Insert A Memory Card
Insert a Memory Card Pictures are stored on memory cards (available separately; 0 471). The camera is equipped with slots for either two XQD or two Type I CompactFlash cards. Type II cards and microdrives can not be used. Turn the camera off. Power switch Inserting and Removing Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory...
Page 55: Insert The Memory Card
Insert the memory card. Eject button Insert the card into the card slot with the rear label toward the monitor. When the memory card is fully inserted, the eject button will pop up and the green memory card access lamp will light briefly.
Page 56 Memory Card Icons The memory card icons light when memory cards are inserted (the example at right shows the display when two memory cards are inserted). If the memory card is full or an error Top control panel has occurred, the icon for the affected card will flash (0 454).
Page 57: Format The Memory Card
Format the Memory Card Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being used or formatted in other devices. Formatting Memory Cards Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (0 276).
Page 58 Press the O (Q) and S (Q) buttons again. Press the O (Q) and S (Q) buttons together a second time while C is flashing to format the memory card. Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting.
Page 59: Adjust Viewfinder Focus
Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. Check that the display in the viewfinder is in focus before shooting. Turn the camera on. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. Lift the diopter adjustment control Focus the viewfinder.
Page 60 Replace the diopter adjustment control. Push the diopter adjustment control back in (e). Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are unable to focus the viewfinder as described above, select single-servo AF (AF-S; 0 101), single-point AF (0 104), and the center focus point (0 108), and then frame a high-contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus the camera.
Page 61: Basic Photography And Playback
Basic Photography and Playback The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining Before taking photographs, check the battery level and number of exposures remaining as described below. ❚❚ Battery Level The battery level is shown in the top control panel and viewfinder. Top control panel Viewfinder Icon...
Page 62 ❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining The top control panel shows the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings (values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values between 2100 and 2199 are shown as 2.1 k).
Page 63: Ready The Camera
Ready the Camera When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable.
Page 64: Focus And Shoot
Focus and Shoot Press the shutter- Focus point release button halfway. At default settings, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus point. Frame a photo in the viewfinder with the main subject Focus Buffer positioned in the center indicator capacity focus point and press the...
Page 65 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter- release-button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. While the photograph is being recorded Memory card access to the memory card, the lamp memory card access lamp will light. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.
Page 66: Viewing Photographs
1 and 3 (0 252). NIKON D5 1 125 F5 . 6 50mm 100NC _ D5 DSC _ 0001 . JPG N N OR ORMAL AL 2015 10 : 02 : 27 5568x3712 To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 67: Deleting Unwanted Photographs
Deleting Unwanted Photographs Unwanted photographs can be deleted by pressing 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 in “Viewing Photographs” on the previous page. The location of the current image is shown by an icon at the bottom left corner of the display.
Page 68: Live View Photography
Live View Photography Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view. Rotate the live view selector to C (live view photography). Live view selector Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor.
Page 69 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The focus point will flash green and the shutter release will be disabled while the camera focuses. If the camera is able to focus, the focus point will be displayed in green; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point will flash red (note that pictures can be taken even when the focus point flashes red;...
Page 70: Take The Picture
Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. The monitor will turn off. Exit live view. Press the a button to exit live view. Exposure Preview During live view, you can press J to preview the effects of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity on exposure.
Page 71 Live View Zoom Preview Press the X button to magnify the view in the monitor up to a maximum of about 11×. A navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display. Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor, or press W (M) to zoom out.
Page 72: Autofocus
Autofocus To take pictures using autofocus, Focus-mode selector rotate the focus-mode selector to AF. ❚❚ Choosing a Focus Mode The following autofocus modes are available in live view: Mode Description Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter- AF-S release button is pressed halfway.
Page 73 ❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode The following AF-area modes can be selected in live view: Mode Description Face-priority AF: Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects; the selected subject is indicated by a double yellow border (if multiple faces, up to a maximum of 35, are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject;...
Page 74: Manual Focus
To choose an AF-area mode, press the AF-mode button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired mode is displayed in the monitor. AF-mode button Sub-command dial Monitor Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 114), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus.
Page 75: Using The I Button
Using the i Button The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the i button during live view photography. Highlight items using the multi selector and press 2 to view options for the highlighted item. After choosing the desired setting, press J to return to the i button i-button menu.
Page 76 Option Description During live view photography, the white balance (hue) of the monitor can be set to a value different from that used for photographs (0 159). This can be effective if the lighting under which shots are framed is different from that used when the photographs are taken, as is sometimes the case when a flash or preset manual Photo live view...
Page 77 ❚❚ Split-Screen Display Zoom Selecting Split-screen display zoom in the live view photography i button menu splits the display into two boxes showing separate areas of the frame side-by-side at a high zoom ratio. The positions of the magnified areas are shown in the navigation window. Navigation window Use the X and W (M) buttons to zoom in and out, or use the L (Z/Q) button to select a...
Page 78: Silent Mode
Silent Mode When On is selected for Silent photography in the i-button menu (0 52) or On is selected for Silent live view photography in the photo shooting menu (0 307), L is displayed in the monitor and the mirror remains up and the shutter stays open during live view photography.
Page 79 Silent Mode In silent mode, the flash will not fire, the self-timer, bracketing (0 146), Active D-Lighting (0 187), HDR (0 189), vignette control (0 314), distortion control (0 315), multiple exposure (0 227), high ISO noise reduction (0 314), and exposure-delay mode (0 337) turn off, and image quality is fixed at JPEG fine★...
Page 80: The Live View Display
The Live View Display Item Description The amount of time remaining before live q Time remaining view ends automatically. Displayed if — shooting will end in 30 s or less. Photo live view Monitor hue (photo live view display white display white balance).
Page 81: The Information Display
The Information Display To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the R button. Virtual horizon (0 369) Information on Information off Histogram Framing guides (exposure preview and silent photography only; 0 46, 54)
Page 82 Shooting in Live View To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with photographs or exposure, close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter (0 120). Although they will not appear in the final picture unless On is selected for Silent photography (0 54), jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may appear in the monitor, while bright bands may appear in some areas with flashing signs and other intermittent light sources or if the subject is briefly illuminated by a strobe or other bright,...
Page 83: Movies
Movies Read this section for information on recording and viewing movies. Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view. Rotate the live view selector to 1 (movie live view). Live view selector Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor, modified for the effects of exposure.
Page 84 Choose a focus mode (0 48). Choose an AF-area mode (0 49). Focus. AF-ON button Frame the opening shot and press the AF-ON button to focus. Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in face-priority AF drops during movie recording.
Page 85: Start Recording
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 center of the sub-selector Movie-record button (0 141) or altered by up to ±3 EV using Recording indicator exposure compensation (0 143);...
Page 86 Exit live view. Press the a button to exit live view. Exposure Mode The following exposure settings can be adjusted in movie mode: Aperture Shutter speed ISO sensitivity P, S — — — ✔ — — ✔ ✔ ✔ 1 The upper limit for ISO sensitivity can be selected using the Movie ISO sensitivity settings >...
Page 87: Indices
Indices If Index marking is assigned to a control using Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment, 0 360), you can press the selected control during recording to add indices that can be used to locate frames during editing and playback (0 81). Up to 20 Index indices can be added to each movie.
Page 88 Option Description Control the frequency response of the built-in Frequency microphone (0 319). response Wind noise Enable or disable wind noise reduction using the built-in microphone’s low-cut filter (0 320). reduction When two memory cards are inserted, you can choose Destination the card to which movies are recorded (0 317).
Page 89: The Live View Display
The Live View Display Item Description Volume of audio output to headphones. q Headphone volume Displayed when third-party headphones are connected. Microphone Microphone sensitivity. sensitivity Sound level for audio recording. Displayed e Sound level in red if level is too high; adjust —...
Page 90 The Count-Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (0 56). Depending on shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately when movie recording begins. Note that regardless of the amount of recording time available, live view will still end automatically when the timer expires.
Page 91: 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 (0 316). Maximum bit rate Maximum length (Mbps) (★ high (★ high quality/ Option quality/Normal) Normal) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 30p 3840 ×...
Page 92: The Information Display
The Information Display To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the R button. Virtual horizon (0 369) Information on Information off Histogram Framing guides HDMI If the camera is connected to an HDMI device (0 284), the view through the lens will appear both in the camera monitor and on the HDMI device.
Page 93: The Movie Crop
The Movie Crop Movies have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 and are recorded using a crop that varies with the frame size. 3840 × 2160 1920 × 1080 and 1920 × 1080 crop 1280 × 720 Going from a frame size of 1920 × 1080 or 1280 × 720 to 3840 × 2160 increases the apparent focal length by approximately 1.5×, while going from 1920 ×...
Page 94 Image Area At frame sizes of 1920 × 1080 and 1280 × 720, you can choose an image area using the Image area > Choose image area option in the movie shooting menu. Select FX to shoot movies in what is referred to as “FX- based movie format”, DX to shoot in “DX-based movie format”.
Page 95: Taking Photos In Movie Mode
Taking Photos in Movie Mode To take photos in movie mode (either in live view or during movie recording), select Take photos for Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment) > Shutter-release button (0 360). Photos with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 can then be taken at any time by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down.
Page 96 ❚❚ Image Size The size of photos taken in movie mode varies with the movie frame size (0 67) and, in the case of photos taken at frame sizes of 1920 × 1080 and 1280 × 720, with the image area and the option selected for Image size >...
Page 97 Metering Exposure and White Balance The area used for metering exposure or auto white balance when photographs are recorded at a movie frame size of 1920 × 1080 crop (0 67) is not the same as the area in the final photograph, with the result that optimal results may not be achieved.
Page 98: Time-Lapse Movies
Time-Lapse Movies The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a silent time-lapse movie using the options currently selected for Choose image area (0 70), Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality, and Destination in the movie shooting menu (0 316). The photos are taken using viewfinder photography. Before Shooting Before shooting a time-lapse movie, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor.
Page 99 Adjust time-lapse movie 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 100 • 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 enabled in the photo shooting menu).
Page 101 ❚❚ Ending Shooting To end shooting before all the photos are taken, highlight Off in the time-lapse movie 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 shooting ended. Note that shooting will end and no movie will be recorded if the power source is removed or disconnected or the destination memory card is ejected.
Page 102 Frame Size The area used for metering exposure, flash level, or auto white balance when photographs are recorded at a movie frame size of 1920 × 1080 crop (0 67) is not the same as the area in the final photograph, with the result that optimal results may not be achieved.
Page 103 During Shooting During shooting, Q will flash and the time- lapse recording indicator will be displayed in the top control panel. The time remaining (in hours and minutes) appears in the shutter-speed display immediately before each frame is recorded. At other times, the time remaining can be viewed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 104: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 246). Tap the a icon in the monitor or press the center of the multi selector to start playback; your current position is indicated by the movie progress bar. 1 icon Length Current position/total length...
Page 105 Description Rotate the sub-command dial to skip to Skip ahead/ next or previous index, or to skip to the last back or first frame if the movie contains no indices. Press X to increase volume, W (M) to X /W (M) Adjust volume decrease.
Page 106: 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 has 9 Choose start/end point been removed. Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. 4 Save selected frame Trimming Movies To create trimmed copies of movies:...
Page 107 Select Choose start/end point. Press i or J, then highlight Choose start/end point and press 2. 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 108 Choose the end point. Press L (Z/Q) to switch from the start point (w) to the end point (x) selection tool and then select the closing frame as described in Step 5. The frames after the selected frame will be removed when you L (Z/Q) button save the copy in Step 9.
Page 109: Saving Selected Frames
Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card. Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original. Removing Opening or Closing Footage To remove only the opening footage from the movie, proceed to Step 7 without pressing the L (Z/Q) button in Step 6.
Page 110 Create a still copy. Press 1 to create a still copy of the current frame. Save the copy. Highlight Yes and press J to create a fine★-quality (0 92) JPEG copy of the selected frame. Save Selected Frame JPEG movie stills created with the Save selected frame option can not be retouched.
Page 111: Image Recording Options
Image Recording Options Image Area Choose from image areas of FX (36 × 24) 1.0× (FX format), DX (24 × 16) 1.5× (DX format), 5 : 4 (30 × 24), and 1.2× (30 × 20) 1.2×. See page 473 for information on the number of pictures that can be stored at different image area settings.
Page 112 ❚❚ Image Area Options The camera offers a choice of the following image areas: Option Description Images are recorded in FX format with an angle of view equivalent to a NIKKOR lens on a 35 mm FX (36×24) 1.0× format camera. Selecting this option reduces the angle of view and increases the apparent focal length of the lens by 1.2×...
Page 113 DX Lenses DX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller angle of view than lenses for 35 mm format cameras. If Auto DX crop is off and an option other than DX (24×16) (DX format) is selected for Image area when a DX lens is attached, the edges of the image may be eclipsed.
Page 114 The image area can be selected using the Image area > Choose image area option in the photo shooting menu or by pressing a control and rotating a command dial. ❚❚ The Image Area Menu Select Image area. Highlight Image area in the photo shooting menu and press 2.
Page 115 ❚❚ Camera Controls Assign image area selection to a camera control. Use Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0 344) to assign Choose image area to a control. Use the selected control to choose an image area. The image area can be selected by pressing the selected control and rotating the main or sub-command dial until the desired crop is displayed in the viewfinder (0 89).
Page 116: Image Quality
Image Quality The D5 supports the following image quality options. See page 473 for information on the number of pictures that can be stored at different image quality and size settings. Option File type Description RAW data from the image sensor are saved without additional processing.
Page 117 Image quality is set by pressing the T button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the rear control panel. T button Main command dial Rear control panel Number of Exposures Remaining Pressing the T button displays the number of exposures remaining in the rear control panel.
Page 118 ❚❚ NEF (RAW) Compression To choose the type of compression for NEF (RAW) images, highlight NEF (RAW) recording > NEF (RAW) compression in the photo shooting menu and press 2. Option Description NEF images are compressed using a reversible Lossless algorithm, reducing file size by about 20–40% with compressed no effect on image quality.
Page 119: 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 87): Image area Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) Large 5568 ×...
Page 120 Image size for JPEG and TIFF images can be set by pressing the T button and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired option is displayed in the rear control panel. To choose the size of NEF (RAW) images, use the Image size > NEF (RAW) option in the photo shooting menu.
Page 121: 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 - JPEG Slot...
Page 122: Focus
Focus This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 114). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 108) or use focus lock to focus and recompose photographs after focusing (0 111).
Page 123 Cross Sensors The availability of cross-sensor focus points varies with the lens used. Cross sensors (cross-sensor focus Lens points highlighted in gray AF-S lenses other than those listed below with maximum apertures of f/4 or faster 99 cross sensors • AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12–24mm f/4G IF-ED •...
Page 124 AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters and Available Focus Points When an AF-S or AF-I teleconverter is attached, the focus points shown in the illustrations can be used for autofocus and electronic rangefinding (note that at maximum combined apertures slower than f/5.6, the camera may not be able to focus on dark or low-contrast subjects). Max.
Page 125: Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode Choose from the following autofocus modes: Mode Description Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter- release button is pressed halfway. At default settings, shutter can AF-S only be released when in-focus indicator (I) is displayed (focus priority;...
Page 126 See Also For information on using focus priority in continuous-servo AF, see Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 325). For information on using release priority in single-servo AF, see Custom Setting a2 (AF-S priority selection, 0 326). For information on preventing the camera from focusing when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, see Custom Setting a8 (AF activation, 0 329).
Page 127 Predictive Focus Tracking In AF-C 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 or either of the AF-ON buttons is pressed. This allows the camera to track focus while attempting to predict where the subject will be when the shutter is released.
Page 128: Af-Area Mode
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. • Single-point AF: Select the focus point as described on page 108; the camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects. •...
Page 129 • Group-area AF: The camera focuses using a group of focus points selected by the user, reducing the risk of the camera focusing on the background instead of on the main subject. Choose for subjects that are difficult to photograph using a single focus point.
Page 130 3D-tracking When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera. Consequently 3D-tracking may not produce the desired results with subjects that are similar in color to the background or that occupy a very small area of the frame.
Page 131 AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters If 3D-tracking or auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode when an AF-S/AF-I teleconverter is used, single-point AF will automatically be selected at combined apertures slower than f/5.6. Manual Focus Single-point AF is automatically selected when manual focus is used. See Also For information on how autofocus adjusts to changes in the distance to the subject, see Custom Setting a3 (Focus tracking with lock-on,...
Page 132: Focus Point Selection
Focus Point Selection The camera focuses using 153 focus points, of which 55 shown at right can be selected manually, allowing photographs to be composed with the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame. Follow the steps below to choose the focus point (in group-area AF, you can follow these steps to choose a group of focus points).
Page 133 The Sub-selector Sub-selector The sub-selector can be used in place of the multi selector to select the focus point. Focus and exposure lock while the center of the sub- selector is pressed (0 111, 141). Be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye when using the sub-selector.
Page 134 See Also For information on choosing the number of focus points that can be selected using the multi selector, see Custom Setting a6 (Number of focus points, 0 327). For information on choosing separate focus points and/or AF-area modes for vertical and horizontal orientations, see Custom Setting a7 (Store by orientation, 0 328).
Page 135: 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 (0 113), focus lock can also be used to recompose the photograph after focusing on another object at the same distance as your original subject.
Page 136 AF-S focus mode: Focus locks automatically when the in-focus indicator (I) appears, and remains locked until you remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Focus can also be locked by pressing the center of the sub-selector as described on the previous page. Recompose the photograph and shoot.
Page 137 Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (●) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus.
Page 138: 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 (0 113). • AF lenses: Set the lens focus mode Focus-mode selector switch (if present) and camera focus-mode selector to M.
Page 139 ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder The viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the 55 focus points). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is displayed.
Page 140: Release Mode
Release Mode Choosing a Release Mode To choose a release mode, press the release Pointer mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial so that the pointer aligns with the desired setting. Mode Description Single frame: The camera takes one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
Page 141 Mode Description Self-timer: Take pictures with the self-timer (0 120). Mirror up: Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in telephoto or close-up photography or in other situations in which the slightest camera movement can result in blurred photographs (0 122). Quick release-mode selection: Press and hold the S button and rotate the main command dial to select the release mode (0 119).
Page 142 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. Note, however, that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full (tAA). The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure-count...
Page 143: Quick Release-Mode Selection
Quick Release-Mode Selection When the release mode dial is rotated to S, the release mode can be selected by keeping the S button pressed while rotating the main command dial. Release mode dial To adjust settings for the selected release mode, press and hold the S button and rotate the sub-command dial.
Page 144: Self-Timer Mode
Self-Timer Mode The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self- portraits. Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. Select self-timer mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to E.
Page 145 Start the timer. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer. The self-timer lamp will start to flash. Two seconds before the photograph is taken, the self-timer lamp will stop flashing. The shutter will be released about ten seconds after the timer starts.
Page 146: Mirror Up Mode
Mirror up Mode 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 Release mode dial (mirror up). After dial to M pressing the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure,...
Page 147 Mirror Up While the mirror is raised, photos can not be framed in the viewfinder and autofocus and metering will not be performed. Mirror up Mode A picture will be taken automatically if no operations are performed for about 30 s after the mirror is raised. Preventing Blur To prevent blurring caused by camera movement, press the shutter- release button smoothly.
Page 148: Iso Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity Manual Adjustment The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. Choose from settings that range from ISO 100 and ISO 102400 in steps equivalent to EV. Settings of from about 0.3 to 1 EV below ISO 100 and 0.3 to 5 EV above ISO 102400 are also available for special situations.
Page 149 The ISO Sensitivity Menu ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the ISO sensitivity settings option in the photo shooting menu (0 307). ISO Sensitivity The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the more likely the image is to be affected by noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines).
Page 150: Auto Iso Sensitivity Control
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control 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 151 Adjust settings. The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using Maximum sensitivity (the minimum value for auto ISO sensitivity is automatically set to ISO 100; note that if the ISO sensitivity selected by the user is higher than that chosen for Maximum sensitivity, the value selected by the user will be used instead).
Page 152 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 153: Exposure
Exposure Metering Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available: Option Description Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations. Camera meters wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D lenses (0 411), distance information (3D color matrix metering III;...
Page 154 To choose a metering option, press the Y button and rotate the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel. Top control panel Y button Main command dial Viewfinder 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 (0 241) allows the camera to use color matrix metering when matrix is selected and...
Page 155: Exposure Mode
Exposure Mode To determine how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure, press the I button and rotate the main command dial until the desired option appears in the top control panel. I button Main command dial Top control panel Mode Description...
Page 156 (modes A and M), allowing depth of field to be previewed in the viewfinder. Custom Setting e5—Modeling Flash This setting controls whether optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; 0 418) will emit a modeling flash when the Pv button is pressed.
Page 157: P: Programmed Auto
P: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal exposure in most situations. Flexible Program In exposure mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial while the exposure meters are on (“flexible program”).
Page 158: 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 “p”...
Page 159: 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 160: 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 “p” or to values between 30 s and s, or the shutter can be held open 8000...
Page 161 AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used to set aperture. Exposure Indicators The exposure indicators in the viewfinder and top control panel show whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.
Page 162: Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
Long Time-Exposures Close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter to prevent the photograph being affected by light entering via the viewfinder (0 120). Nikon recommends using a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter and power connector to prevent loss of power while the shutter is open.
Page 163 Select exposure mode M. Press the I button and rotate the main command dial until M is displayed in the top control panel. I button Main command dial Top control panel Choose a shutter speed. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb (A) or Time Bulb...
Page 164: Shutter-Speed And Aperture Lock
Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock Shutter speed lock is available in shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes, aperture lock in aperture-priority auto and manual exposure modes. Shutter speed and aperture lock are not available in programmed auto exposure mode. Assign shutter speed and aperture lock to a camera control.
Page 165: Autoexposure (Ae) Lock
Autoexposure (AE) Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using center-weighted metering and spot metering (0 129) 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 center of the sub-...
Page 166 Metered Area In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered at the selected focus point (0 129). In center-weighted metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 12-mm circle in the center of the viewfinder.
Page 167: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 129). Choose from values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of EV.
Page 168 ±0 EV –0.3 EV +2.0 EV (E button pressed) At values other than ±0.0, the 0 at the center of the exposure indicators will flash (exposure modes P, S, and A only) and a E icon will be displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel after you release the E button.
Page 169 Exposure Mode M In exposure mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change. Using a Flash When a flash is used, exposure compensation affects both flash level and exposure, altering the brightness of both the main subject and the background.
Page 170: Bracketing
Bracketing Bracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value. Choose in situations in which getting the right settings is difficult and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot, or to experiment with different settings for the same subject.
Page 171 ❚❚ Exposure and Flash Bracketing To vary exposure and/or flash level over a series of photographs: Exposure modified by: Exposure modified by: Exposure modified by: 0 EV –1 EV +1 EV 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 172 Select an exposure increment. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment. Exposure increment BKT button Sub-command dial Top control panel At default settings, the size of the increment can be chosen from 0.3 ( ), 0.7 ( ), 1, 2, and 3 EV.
Page 173 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 143). While bracketing is in effect, a bracketing progress indicator will be displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel.
Page 174 Exposure and Flash Bracketing In continuous low speed, continuous high speed, and quiet continuous modes, shooting will pause after the number of shots specified in the bracketing program have been taken. Shooting will resume the next time the shutter-release button is pressed. In self-timer mode, the camera will take the number of shots selected in Step 1 on page 147 each time the shutter-release button is pressed, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer) >...
Page 175 ❚❚ White Balance Bracketing The camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. Choose the number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the top control panel.
Page 176 Select a white balance increment. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is roughly equivalent to 5 mired. White balance increment BKT button Sub-command dial Top control panel Choose from increments of 1 (5 mired), 2 (10 mired), or 3 (15 mired).
Page 177 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 178 ❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and W is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
Page 179 ❚❚ ADL Bracketing The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. Choose the number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the top control panel. Number of shots Top control panel BKT button...
Page 180 Select Active D-Lighting. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose Active D-Lighting. BKT button Sub-command dial Active D-Lighting is shown in the top control panel. Control panel display Control panel display Auto High Extra high 1 Normal Extra high 2...
Page 181 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. While bracketing is in effect, a bracketing progress indicator will be displayed in the top control panel. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot.
Page 182 ❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and d is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
Page 183: White Balance
White Balance White Balance Options White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If the desired results can not be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option from the list below or use preset white balance.
Page 184 Option Color temp. Description H Direct sunlight 5200 K Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight. N Flash 5400 K Use with optional flash units. G Cloudy 6000 K Use in daylight under overcast skies. M Shade 8000 K Use in daylight with subjects in the shade. 2500–...
Page 185 Studio Flash Lighting Auto white balance may not produce the desired results with large studio flash units. Use preset white balance or set white balance to Flash and use fine-tuning to adjust white balance. Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions.
Page 186: 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 photo shooting menu, select White balance and follow the steps below.
Page 187 Press J. Press J to save settings and return to the photo shooting menu. If white balance has been fine-tuned, an asterisk (“U”) will be displayed in the rear control panel. J button ❚❚ The U Button At settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the U button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)–blue (B) axis (0 162;...
Page 188 The Information Display During viewfinder photography, you can press the U button to adjust white balance settings in the information display. Rotate the main command dial to choose the white balance mode and rotate the sub-command dial to choose the color temperature (mode K, “choose color temperature”) or white balance preset (preset manual mode), or use the multi-selector to fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)–blue (B) and green (G)–magenta (M) axes...
Page 189: 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 190 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 photo shooting menu.
Page 191 ❚❚ The U Button When K (Choose color temp.) is selected, the U button can be used to select the color temperature, although only for the amber (A)–blue (B) axis. Press the U button and rotate the sub- command dial until the desired value is displayed in the rear control panel (adjustments are made in mireds;...
Page 192: 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 white balance in presets d-1 through d-6. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: Method Description...
Page 193: Viewfinder Photography
Viewfinder Photography Light a reference object. Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. In studio settings, a standard gray panel can be used as a reference object. Note that exposure is automatically increased by 1 EV when measuring white balance;...
Page 194 Select a preset. Press the U button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed in the rear control panel. U button Sub-command dial Rear control panel Select direct measurement mode. Release the U button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the rear control panel starts to flash.
Page 195 Check the results. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, C will flash in the control panels, while the viewfinder will show a flashing a. Top control panel Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. Rear control panel Viewfinder If lighting is too dark or too bright, the...
Page 196 Direct Measurement Mode If no operations are performed during viewfinder photography while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end in the time selected for Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 334). Protected Presets If the current preset is protected (0 178), 3 will flash in the top control panel and viewfinder (and L in the rear control panel) if you attempt to measure a new value.
Page 197: Live View (Spot White Balance)
Live View (Spot White Balance) During live view (0 44, 59), white balance can be measured in a selected area of the frame, eliminating the need to prepare a reference object or change lenses during telephoto photography. Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor.
Page 198 Select direct measurement mode. Release the U button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in Rear control panel the rear control panel starts to flash. A spot white balance target (r) will be displayed at the selected focus point.
Page 199 Exit direct measurement mode. Press the U button to exit direct measurement mode. White balance presets can be viewed by selecting Preset manual for White balance in the photo or movie shooting menu. The position of the targets used to measure preset white balance is displayed on presets recorded during live view.
Page 200: 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 the photo shooting menu, then highlight Preset manual and press 2.
Page 201 Highlight a source image. Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold the X button. To view images in other locations, press W (M) and select the desired card and folder (0 247). Copy white balance. Press J to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset.
Page 202 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 White Balance The selected preset can be fine-tuned by selecting Fine-tune and adjusting white balance as described on page 162. Edit Comment To enter a descriptive comment of up to 36 characters for the current white-balance preset,...
Page 203: Image Enhancement
Image Enhancement Picture Controls Selecting a Picture Control Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene. Option Description Standard processing for balanced results. Standard Recommended for most situations. Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for photographs that will later be processed or Neutral retouched.
Page 204 Press L (Z/Q). A list of Picture Controls will be displayed. L (Z/Q) button Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control and press J. J button Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls are created through modifications to existing Picture Controls using the Manage Picture Control option in the photo or movie shooting menu (0 184).
Page 205: Modifying Picture Controls
Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 184) 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 (0 179) and press Adjust settings.
Page 206 ❚❚ 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 (0 184). Control the sharpness of outlines. Select A to adjust Sharpening sharpening automatically according to the type of scene.
Page 207 “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 button to switch back and forth between manual and auto (A) settings for sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation.
Page 208: Creating Custom Picture Controls
Creating Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. Select Manage Picture Control. Highlight Manage Picture Control in the photo shooting menu and press 2. Select Save/edit. Highlight Save/edit and press 2. Select a Picture Control.
Page 209 Name the Picture Name area Control. Keyboard The text-entry dialog area shown at right will be Keyboard displayed. By default, new selection Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control; to use the default name, proceed to Step 7.
Page 210 Manage Picture Control > Rename Custom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu. Manage Picture Control > Delete The Delete option in the Manage Picture Control menu can be used to delete selected custom Picture Controls when they are no longer needed.
Page 211: Preserving Detail In Highlights And Shadows
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day.
Page 212: Choose An Option
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 exposure mode M, however, Y Auto is equivalent to Q Normal).
Page 213: 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 (0 129; with spot or center-weighted metering and a non-CPU lens, an exposure differential of Auto is equivalent to about 2 EV).
Page 214 Select a mode. Highlight HDR mode and press 2. Highlight one of the following and press • To take a series of HDR photographs, select 0 On (series). HDR shooting will continue until you select Off for HDR mode. • To take one HDR photograph, select On (single photo). Normal shooting will resume automatically after you have created a single HDR photograph.
Page 215 Choose the exposure differential. To choose the difference in exposure between the two shots, highlight Exposure differential and press 2. The options shown at right will be displayed. Highlight an option and press J. Choose higher values for high- contrast subjects, but note that choosing a value higher than required may not produce the desired results;...
Page 216 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. “l y” will flash in the top control panel and l u in Top control panel the viewfinder while the images are combined;...
Page 217 The BKT Button If HDR (high dynamic range) is selected for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment) > BKT button + y (0 344, 351), you can select the HDR mode by pressing the BKT button and rotating the main command dial and the exposure differential by pressing the BKT button and rotating the sub-command dial.
Page 218: Flash Photography
Flash Photography To take photos with a flash, attach an optional flash unit (0 418) to the camera accessory shoe. You can also use one or more remote flash units for off-camera flash photography. For information on using flash units, see the documentation provided with the device. Using a Flash Follow the steps below to mount an optional flash unit on the camera and take photographs using the flash.
Page 219: Take Pictures
Take pictures. Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information.
Page 220 Unified Flash Control Unified flash control allows the camera and flash unit to share settings. If a flash unit that supports unified flash control is mounted on the camera, changes to flash settings made with either the camera or flash unit are reflected on both devices, as are changes made using optional Camera Control Pro 2 software.
Page 221: On-Camera Flash Photography
On-Camera Flash Photography When an SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300 is mounted on the camera, the flash control mode, flash level, and other flash settings can be adjusted using the Flash control > Flash control mode item in the photo shooting menu (in the case of the SB-5000, these settings can also be adjusted using the controls on the flash unit).
Page 222: Flash Modes
Flash Modes The camera supports the following flash modes: Flash mode Description This mode is recommended for most situations. In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto modes, shutter speed will automatically be set to values between Front- s with Auto FP High-Speed 8000 curtain sync Sync;...
Page 223 ❚❚ Choosing a Flash Mode To choose the flash mode, press the W (M) button and rotate the main command dial until the desired flash mode is selected in the top control panel: W (M) button Main command dial Red-eye reduction with 1, 2 Front-curtain sync Red-eye reduction...
Page 224: Flash Compensation
Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by from –3 EV to +1 EV 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 225 At values other than ±0.0, a Y icon will be displayed in the top control panel and viewfinder after you release the W (M) button. The current value for flash compensation can be confirmed by pressing the W (M) button. Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0.0.
Page 226: Fv Lock
FV Lock This feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash output is appropriate to the subject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame. Flash output is adjusted automatically for any changes in ISO sensitivity and aperture.
Page 227 Lock flash level. After confirming that the flash- ready indicator (M) is displayed in the viewfinder, press the control 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 FV lock icon (e) will appear in the viewfinder.
Page 228: Remote Flash Photography
Remote Flash Photography Use remotely controlled flash units for off- camera lighting (Advanced Wireless Lighting, or AWL; 0 419). The camera supports two types of remote flash control: optical AWL, in which the master flash controls the remote flash units using optical signals (low-intensity flash pulses), and radio AWL, in which the remote flash units are controlled by means of radio signals emitted by a WR-R10 mounted on the camera.
Page 229: Setup
Setup This section details the steps involved in setting up a WR-R10 or a master flash mounted on the camera accessory shoe (C) and remote flash units (f ) for wireless flash photography. More information on using optional flash units can be found in the documentation provided with the devices.
Page 230 • PIN: Connect the camera and flash unit using a four-digit PIN. Radio AWL A WR-A10 adapter is required when using the WR-R10. Be sure to update the WR-R10 firmware to the latest version; for information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area.
Page 231 f: Establish a wireless connection. Set the flash units to remote mode and set the devices to the channel you selected in Step 3, then pair the flash units with the WR-R10 according to the option selected in Step 4: •...
Page 232 ❚❚ Optical/Radio AWL For remote flash lighting that incorporates both optically- and radio-controlled flash units, select Optical/radio AWL for Flash control > Wireless flash options in the photo shooting menu and set up the radio-controlled units as described under “Radio AWL” (0 206).
Page 233: Taking Photos
Taking Photos The Flash control > Remote flash control item in the photo shooting menu offers three options for remote flash photography: Group flash, Quick wireless control, and Remote repeating. ❚❚ Group Flash Select this option to adjust settings separately for each group. C: Select Group flash options.
Page 234 f: Set the channel (optical AWL only). Set the remote flash units to the channel selected in Step 2. f: Group the remote flash units. Optical AWL Choose a group (A, B, or C, or if you are using an SB-500 master flash, A or B) for each remote flash unit.
Page 235 ❚❚ Quick Wireless Control Select this option to control overall flash compensation for, and the relative balance between, groups A and B, while setting output for group C manually. C: Select Quick wireless control options. Highlight Quick wireless control options in the flash control display and press 2.
Page 236 If Optical AWL is selected for Flash control > Wireless flash options in the photo shooting menu (0 307), choose a channel for the master flash. If the remote flash units include an SB-500, you must choose channel 3, but otherwise you can choose any channel between 1 and 4.
Page 237 C/f: Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. In radio AWL, the flash-ready indicator will light in the camera viewfinder (0 10) or flash information display when all flash units are ready. The status of radio- controlled units can also be viewed by selecting Flash control >...
Page 238 If Optical AWL is selected for Flash control > Wireless flash options in the photo shooting menu (0 307), choose a channel for the master flash. If the remote flash units include an SB-500, you must choose channel 3, but otherwise you can choose any channel between 1 and 4.
Page 239 C/f: Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. In radio AWL, the flash-ready indicator will light in the camera viewfinder (0 10) or flash information display when all flash units are ready. The status of radio- controlled units can also be viewed by selecting Flash control >...
Page 240: Viewing Flash Info
Viewing Flash Info The camera can display flash info for SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, and SB-300 flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe and for remote flash units controlled via radio AWL using a WR-R10. To view flash info, press the R button in the information display (0 220).
Page 241 ❚❚ Distance-Priority Manual Flash control mode...... 197 FP indicator ........341 Flash compensation (distance- priority manual) ....197, 200 Distance ......... 197 ❚❚ Manual Flash control mode...... 197 FP indicator ........341 Flash level ......197, 200 ❚❚ Repeating Flash Flash control mode......
Page 242 ❚❚ Group Flash Flash-ready indicator ....210 Remote flash control ....209 Remote flash control mode ..204 2, 3 Group flash control mode ..209 Group flash mode......209 Flash level/ flash compensation .....209 Channel ......206, 207, 209 Link mode ........206 ❚❚ Quick Wireless Control Flash-ready indicator ....213 Remote flash control ....209...
Page 243 1 Displayed in radio AWL when all flash units are ready. 2 Optical AWL is indicated by Y, radio AWL by Z, joint optical and radio AWL by Y and Z. Optical AWL channel for joint optical and radio AWL is displayed only when SB-500 is used as master flash.
Page 244: Other Shooting Options
Other Shooting Options The R Button 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. 1 2 3 Exposure mode......131 Aperture (f-number)...135, 136 Aperture Flexible program indicator..133 (number of stops)....135, 414 Shutter-speed lock icon....140 Bracketing increment..148, 152...
Page 245 Flash sync indicator..... 341 Image comment indicator..375 Aperture lock icon ....... 140 Copyright information indicator......... 376 Exposure indicator ...... 137 Exposure compensation IPTC indicator........ 377 display ..........143 Active D-Lighting indicator..188 Bracketing progress indicator: Color space........313 Exposure and flash Flash mode........
Page 246 The Information Display (Continued) 27 28 29 30 31 36 35 Satellite signal indicator .....244 Number of exposures remaining ....... 38, 473 Long exposure noise reduction Manual lens number ....242 indicator .........313 Custom settings bank ....323 Vignette control indicator..314 Photo shooting menu bank..308 Auto distortion control ....315 Autofocus mode ......101 Electronic front-curtain shutter...338...
Page 247: The I Button
The i button To access the options below, press the i button during viewfinder photography. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. i button Option Photo shooting menu bank...
Page 248: Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the S and U buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The control panels turn off briefly while settings are reset.
Page 249 ❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Photo Shooting Menu Option Default Option Default Extended photo Picture Control Unmodified menu banks settings Image quality JPEG normal Multiple exposure Image size HDR (high dynamic range) JPEG/TIFF Large Interval timer NEF (RAW) Large shooting ISO sensitivity settings Silent live view ISO sensitivity...
Page 250 ❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Movie Shooting Menu Option Default Option Default Movie ISO sensitivity settings Same as photo White balance settings ISO sensitivity (mode M) Auto ISO control (mode M) Maximum 102400 sensitivity ❚❚ Other Settings Option Default Option Default Focus point Center...
Page 251: Multiple Exposure
Multiple Exposure Follow the steps below to record a series of two to ten exposures in a single photograph. ❚❚ Creating a Multiple Exposure Multiple exposures can not be recorded in live view. Exit live view before proceeding. Extended Recording Times If the monitor turns off during playback or menu operations and no operations are performed for about 30 s, shooting will end and a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been...
Page 252 Select a mode. Highlight Multiple exposure mode and press 2. Highlight one of the following and press • To take a series of multiple exposures, select 0 On (series). Multiple exposure shooting will continue until you select Off for Multiple exposure mode. •...
Page 253 Choose the number of shots. Highlight Number of shots and press 2. Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press J. The BKT Button If Multiple exposure is selected for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment) >...
Page 254 Choose the overlay mode. Highlight Overlay mode and press 2. The following options will be displayed. Highlight an option and press J. • Add: The exposures are overlaid without modification; gain is not adjusted. • Average: Before the exposures are overlaid, the gain for each is divided by the total number of exposures taken (gain for each exposure is set to...
Page 255 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. In continuous release modes (0 116), 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 256 ❚❚ Ending Multiple Exposures To end 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 257 Multiple Exposure Multiple exposures may be affected by noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines). 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.
Page 258: 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) 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, close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter to prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with photographs and exposure (0 120).
Page 259 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 260 • To choose the number of shots per interval: Highlight No. of intervals × Choose the number of shots/interval and press 2. intervals 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 d1 (Continuous shooting speed) >...
Page 261 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 262 ❚❚ 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. •...
Page 263 ❚❚ 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 (note that the camera focuses again before each shot).
Page 264 Interval Timer Photography Choose an interval longer than the time needed to take the selected number of shots and, if you are using a flash, the time needed for the flash to charge. If the interval is too short, the number of photos taken may be less than the total listed in Step 2 (the number of intervals multiplied by the number of shots per interval) or the flash may fire at less than the power needed for full exposure.
Page 265: Non-Cpu Lenses
Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses can be used in exposure modes A and M, with aperture set using the lens aperture ring. By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to the following CPU lens functions. If the focal length of the lens is known: •...
Page 266 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. Select a lens number. Highlight Lens number and press 4 or 2 to choose a lens number. Enter the focal length and aperture.
Page 267 To recall lens data when using a non-CPU lens: Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control. Assign Choose non-CPU lens number to a control using Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0 344, 351). Use the selected control to choose a lens number. Press the selected control and rotate the main or sub- command dial until the desired lens number is displayed in the top control panel.
Page 268: Location Data
MC-35 GPS adapter cord (0 428). ❚❚ GP-1/GP-1A GPS Units These optional GPS units are designed for use with Nikon digital cameras. For information on connecting the unit, see the manual provided with the device.
Page 269 ❚❚ Setup Menu Options The Location data item in the setup menu contains the options listed below. • Standby timer: Choose whether or not the standby timer is enabled when a GPS unit is attached. Option Description Standby timer enabled. The timer expires automatically if no operations are performed for the period specified in Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 334), reducing the drain on the battery.
Page 270: More About Playback
More About Playback Viewing Images Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K K button button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. Additional pictures can be displayed by flicking left or right or pressing 4 or 2;...
Page 271: Playback Controls
Playback Controls O (Q) : Delete the current picture (0 266) : View the menus (0 287) L (Z/Q) : Protect the current picture (0 263) : Zoom in (0 261) W (M) : View multiple images (0 246) : Use in combination with the multi selector as described below Display slot/folder selection dialog.
Page 272 Rotate Tall To display “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs in tall orientation, select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (0 304). Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 302), 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 273: Using The Touch Screen
Using the Touch Screen During playback, the touch-sensitive monitor can be used to: View other Flick left or right to view other images. images In full frame view, you can touch the bottom of the display to Scroll rapidly to display a frame advance bar, then other images slide your finger left or right to...
Page 274 To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view (0 246), use a pinch gesture in full-frame playback. Use pinch View thumbnails and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 9, and 72 frames. Tap the on-screen guide to start movie playback (movies are indicated by a 1 icon).
Page 275: The I Button
The i Button Pressing the i button during full-frame or thumbnail playback displays the options listed below. • Rating: Rate the current picture (0 265). • Select/deselect for transfer: Select or deselect photos for upload to a computer or ftp i button server (0 279).
Page 276: Photo Information
N I KON D5 F5 . 6 1 125 50mm 100NC _ D5 DSC _ 0001 . JPG N N OR ORMAL AL 100NC _ D5 DSC _ 0001 . JPG N N OR ORM AL AL 2015 10 : 02 : 27...
Page 277: File Information
IPTC preset indicator..247, 377 1, 2 Focus point ......108 AF area brackets ......35 100NC _ D5 DSC _ 0001 . JPG N N OR ORMAL AL Frame number/total number of 2015 10 : 02 : 27 5568x3712 frames 11 10 File name ........
Page 278 ❚❚ Highlights Image highlights ★ 5 100 - 0001 Folder number– frame number .......310 Current channel * Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for current channel. Hold W (M) button and press 4 or 2 to cycle through channels as follows: W (M) button (all channels)
Page 279 ❚❚ RGB Histogram Image highlights Folder number– frame number ......310 White balance....... 159 ★ 5 100 - 0001 Color temperature ....165 White balance fine-tuning ..162 Preset manual......168 Current channel Histogram (RGB channel). In all histograms, horizontal axis gives pixel brightness, vertical axis number of pixels.
Page 280 Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X. Use the X and W (M) buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the ★ 5 100 - 0001 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 281 1. 4 Exposure mode ......131 ISO sensitivity ......124 Exposure compensation .... 143 100 - 0001 N I KON D5 Optimal exposure tuning ..333 Focal length ......241, 416 Lens data........241 Focus mode....... 48, 98 Lens VR (vibration reduction) Camera name Image area........87...
Page 282 RETOUCH Active D-Lighting ......187 SPRI NG HAS COME. COMMENT HDR exposure differential ..191 HDR smoothing ......191 100 - 0001 N I KON D5 Vignette control......314 Retouch history......390 Image comment ......375 Name of photographer .....376 N I KON TARO ART I ST Copyright holder ......376...
Page 283 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) 10 02 27 Heading 100 - 0001 N I KON D5 1 Data for movies are for start of recording. 2 Displayed only if GPS device is equipped with electronic compass. ❚❚ IPTC Preset (0 377)
Page 284 Hi 0 . 3 50mm + 1 . 0 – 1. 3 SLOW 28 27 100NC _ D5 DSC _ 0001 . JPG NOR ORMAL AL 2015 10 : 02 : 27 5568x3712 Frame number/total number of Current card slot ......97 frames Rating..........265...
Page 285: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom To zoom in on an image displayed in full- frame playback, press the X button or the center of the multi selector or give the display two quick taps. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: X button Description Press X or use stretch...
Page 286 Description Faces (up to 35) On-screen guide detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in navigation window. Select faces Rotate sub- command dial or tap on-screen guide to view other faces. Rotate main command dial or tap e or f icons at bottom of display to view same View other location in other photos at current zoom...
Page 287: Protecting Photographs From Deletion
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the L (Z/Q) button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the O (Q) button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 33, 366).
Page 288 Voice Memos Changes to the protect status of images also apply to any voice memos that may have been recorded with the images. Voice memo overwrite status can not be set separately. Removing Protection from All Images To remove protection from all images in the folder or folders currently selected in the Playback folder menu, press the L (Z/Q) and O (Q) buttons together for about two seconds during playback.
Page 289: Rating Pictures
Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Ratings can also be viewed in ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D. Rating is not available with protected images. Select an image. Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail playback.
Page 290: Deleting Photographs
Deleting Photographs To delete all photographs in the current folder or the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O (Q) button. To delete multiple selected photographs, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered.
Page 291 Delete the photograph(s). To delete the photograph or photographs, press the O (Q) button (Selected image) or J button (All images). To exit without deleting the photograph or photographs, press the K button. 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 (0 303).
Page 292: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu Select Delete in the playback menu to delete pictures and their associated voice memos. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for R All playback (0 297).
Page 293 Select the highlighted picture. Press the center of the multi selector to select the highlighted picture. Selected pictures are marked by a O icon. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select additional pictures; to deselect a picture, highlight it and press the center of the multi selector. Press J to complete the operation.
Page 294: Voice Memos
Voice Memos Recording Voice Memos Voice memos up to 60 seconds long can be added to photographs during playback or recording. During Playback To add a voice memo to an existing photograph: Select the photograph. Display the photograph full-frame or highlight it in the thumbnail list.
Page 295: During Shooting
The Fn3 button If Voice memo is selected for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment) > Fn3 button (0 344, 349), you can press and hold the Fn3 button to record a voice memo for the current image (note that no memo will be recorded if the button is not held down for at least one second).
Page 296 ❚❚ Manual Recording To enable manual voice memo recording, select Voice memo for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment) > Fn3 button (0 344, 349) and choose Manual only for Voice memo options > Voice memo in the setup menu (0 380). You can then press and hold the Fn3 button at any time to record a voice memo and add it to the most recent photograph (note that no memo will be...
Page 297 Slot 2 If two memory cards are inserted and Backup or RAW Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2 is selected for the Role played by card in Slot 2 option (0 97) in the photo shooting menu, voice memos will be associated with the images recorded to the memory card in the Slot 1.
Page 298: Playing Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos To play voice memos, press i and select Play voice memo when viewing photographs marked with h icons (0 246). The Fn3 button If Voice memo is selected for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment) > Fn3 button (0 344, 349), you can press the Fn3 button to start and stop voice memo playback.
Page 299: Connections
Nikon website for your region. http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Capture NX-D Use Nikon’s Capture NX-D software to fine-tune photos or to change settings for NEF (RAW) pictures and save them in other formats. Capture NX-D is available for download from:...
Page 300: Copying Pictures To The Computer
Copying Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed ViewNX-i (0 275). Connect the USB cable. After turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory card is inserted, connect the supplied USB cable as shown and then turn the camera on.
Page 301 If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically, confirm that the camera is connected and then launch Image Capture (an application that comes with OS X) and select Nikon Transfer 2 as the application that opens when the camera is detected.
Page 302 Click Start Transfer. Pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Start Transfer Terminate the connection. When transfer is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX-i.
Page 303: Ethernet And Wireless Networks
Ethernet and Wireless Networks The camera can be connected to Ethernet or wireless networks using the built-in Ethernet port or an optional WT-6 or WT-5 wireless transmitter (0 425). Note that an Ethernet cable (available separately from commercial sources) is required for an Ethernet connection.
Page 304 During Transfer Movies can not be recorded or played back in image transfer mode (“image transfer mode” applies when images are being transferred via an Ethernet or wireless network and when images remain to be sent). Live view photography is not available during transfer if On is selected for Silent live view photography in the photo shooting menu.
Page 305: Printing Photographs
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 470) connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. When the camera and printer are turned on, a welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge playback display.
Page 306: Printing Pictures One At A Time
Printing Pictures One at a Time Display the desired picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X button to zoom in on the current frame (0 261, press K to exit zoom). To view six pictures at a time, press the W (M) button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press the X button to display the highlighted picture full frame.
Page 307: Printing Multiple Pictures
Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J. Printing Multiple Pictures Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display. Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2.
Page 308: Viewing Photographs On Tv
Volume can be adjusted using television controls; the camera controls can not be used. The HDMI Cable Clip When using the optional Nikon HDMI cable, attach the supplied clip as shown to prevent accidental disconnection. Do not use cable clips with non-Nikon cables.
Page 309: Hdmi Options
HDMI Options The HDMI option in the setup menu (0 365) controls output resolution and other advanced HDMI options. ❚❚ Output Resolution Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device. If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select the appropriate format.
Page 310 Television Playback Use of an AC adapter and power connector (available separately) is recommended for extended playback. If the edges of photographs are not visible in the television display, select 95% for HDMI > Advanced > Output display size (0 285). Voice Memo Options >...
Page 311: Menu Guide
Menu Guide Defaults The default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below. For information on restoring default settings, see the sections on performing two-button resets (0 224) and resetting the photo shooting, movie shooting, Custom Settings, and setup menus (0 309, 317, 323, 389).
Page 312 ❚❚ Photo Shooting Menu Defaults Option Default Extended photo menu banks (0 309) Storage folder (0 310) Rename NC_D5 Select folder by number File naming (0 312) Role played by card in Slot 2 (0 97) Overflow Flash control Flash control mode (0 197) Wireless flash options (0 204) Remote flash control (0 209) Group flash...
Page 313 Option Default Set Picture Control (0 179) Standard Color space (0 313) sRGB Active D-Lighting (0 187) Long exposure NR (0 313) High ISO NR (0 314) Normal Vignette control (0 314) Normal Auto distortion control (0 315) Auto bracketing set (0 146) AE &...
Page 314 ❚❚ Movie Shooting Menu Defaults Option Default File naming (0 317) Destination (0 317) Slot 1 Image area (0 70) Choose image area (0 70) Auto DX crop (0 70) Frame size/frame rate (0 67) 1920×1080; 60p Movie quality (0 67) High quality Movie ISO sensitivity settings (0 318) ISO sensitivity (mode M) (0 318)
Page 315 ❚❚ Custom Settings Menu Defaults Option Default a1 AF-C priority selection (0 325) Release a2 AF-S priority selection (0 326) Focus a3 Focus tracking with lock-on (0 326) Blocked shot AF response (0 326) Subject motion (0 327) (Normal) a4 3D-tracking face-detection (0 327) a5 3D-tracking watch area (0 327) Normal a6 Number of focus points (0 327)
Page 316 5 fps d2 Max. continuous release (0 336) d4 Sync. release mode options (0 337) Sync d5 Exposure delay mode (0 337) d6 Electronic front-curtain shutter (0 338) Disable d7 File number sequence (0 338) d8 Viewfinder grid display (0 339)
Page 317 Option Default f1 Custom control assignment (0 344) Preview button (0 344) Preview Preview button + y (0 351) None Fn1 button (0 344) None Fn1 button + y (0 351) Choose image area Fn2 button (0 344) Preview Fn2 button + y (0 351) None Fn button for vertical shooting (0 344) AE lock (Reset on release) Fn button for vertical shooting + y...
Page 318 Option Default f4 Customize command dials (0 357) Exposure compensation: U Reverse rotation (0 357) Shutter speed/aperture: U Exposure setting: Off Change main/sub (0 357) Autofocus setting: Off Aperture setting (0 358) Sub-command dial Menus and playback (0 358) Sub-dial frame advance (0 358) 10 frames f5 Multi selector (0 359) Do nothing...
Page 319 Option Default Monitor color balance (0 368) A-B: 0, G-M: 0 Information display (0 370) Auto Clean image sensor (0 433) Clean at startup/shutdown (0 434) Clean at startup & shutdown Voice memo options (0 380) Voice memo (0 380) Voice memo overwrite (0 380) Disable Voice memo control (0 381)
Page 320: D The Playback Menu: Managing Images
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the K (playback menu) tab. G button Option Option Delete After delete Playback folder After burst, show Hide image Auto image rotation Playback display options Rotate tall Copy image(s) Slide show...
Page 321: Playback Folder
G button ➜ D playback menu Choose a folder for playback (0 246). Option Description Pictures in all folders created with the D5 will be visible during (Folder playback. Folders can be renamed using the Storage folder > name) Rename option in the photo shooting menu.
Page 322: Playback Display Options
Select pictures. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button) and press the center of the multi selector to select the current picture. Selected pictures are marked by a R icon; to deselect a picture, highlight it and press the center of the multi selector again.
Page 323: Copy Image(S)
Copy Image(s) G button ➜ D playback menu Copy pictures from one memory card to another. This option is only available when two memory cards are inserted in the camera. Option Description Choose card from which pictures will be copied. Select source Select image(s) Select pictures to be copied.
Page 324 Select the source folder. Highlight the folder containing the images to be copied and press 2. Make the initial selection. Before going on to select or deselect individual images, you can mark all or all protected images in the folder for copying by choosing Select all images or Select protected images.
Page 325 Select a destination folder. To enter a folder number, choose Select folder by number, enter the number (0 311), and press J. If the folder with the selected number does not already exist, a new folder will be created. To choose from a list of existing folders, choose Select folder from list, highlight a folder, and press J.
Page 326: Image Review
Copying Images Images will not be copied if there is insufficient space on the destination card. Be sure the battery is fully charged before copying movies. If the destination folder contains an image with the same name as one of the images to be copied, a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Page 327: After Delete
After Delete G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the picture displayed after an image is deleted. Option Description Show Display following picture. If deleted picture was last frame, next previous picture will be displayed. Show Display previous picture. If deleted picture was first frame, previous following picture will be displayed.
Page 328: Auto Image Rotation
Auto Image Rotation G button ➜ D playback menu Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in ViewNX-i or in Capture NX-D (0 275). The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) Camera rotated 90°...
Page 329: Slide Show
Slide Show G button ➜ D playback menu Create a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 297). Hidden images (0 297) are not displayed. Option Description Start slide show. Start Choose type of image displayed from Still images and Image type movies, Still images only, and Movies only.
Page 330 The dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends. Select Restart to restart or Exit to return to the playback menu. ❚❚ Audio Playback Choose On to play voice memos during slide shows (the sound recorded with movies always plays regardless of the option selected).
Page 331: C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To display the photo shooting menu, press G and select the C (photo shooting menu) tab. G button Option Option Photo shooting menu bank Manage Picture Control Extended photo menu banks Color space Storage folder Active D-Lighting File naming...
Page 332: Photo Shooting Menu Bank
Photo Shooting Menu Bank G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Photo shooting menu options are stored in one of four banks. With the exceptions of Extended photo menu banks, Multiple exposure, Interval timer shooting, and modifications to Picture Controls (quick adjust and other manual adjustments), changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others.
Page 333: Extended Photo Menu Banks
❚❚ Restoring Default Settings To restore default settings, O (Q) button highlight a bank in the Photo shooting menu bank menu and press O (Q). A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J to restore default settings for the selected bank. See page 288 for a list of default settings.
Page 334: Storage Folder
Storage Folder G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Rename folders and select the folder in which Folder subsequent images will be stored. 100NC _ D5 D 2015 1 Folder Folder number name ❚❚ Rename Folders are identified by a 5-character folder name preceded by a 3-digit folder number assigned automatically by the camera.
Page 335 Choose a folder number. Press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit, press 1 or 3 to change. If a folder with the selected number already exists, a W, X, or Y icon will be displayed to the left of the folder number: •...
Page 336: File Naming
Select the highlighted folder. Press J to select the highlighted folder. Subsequent photographs will be stored in the selected folder. Folder and File Numbers If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 999 pictures or a picture numbered 9999, the shutter-release will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken.
Page 337: Color Space
Color Space G button ➜ C photo shooting menu The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. sRGB is recommended for general-purpose printing and display, Adobe RGB, with its broader gamut of colors, for professional publication and commercial printing. Adobe RGB For accurate color reproduction, Adobe RGB images require applications, displays, and printers that support color management.
Page 338: High Iso Nr
High ISO NR G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to reduce “noise”. Option Description High Reduce noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels), particularly in Normal pictures taken at high ISO sensitivities. Choose the amount of noise reduction performed from High, Normal, and Low.
Page 339: Auto Distortion Control
Auto Distortion Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wide- angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with long lenses (note that the edges of the area visible in the viewfinder may be cropped out of the final photograph, and that the time needed to process photographs before recording begins may increase).
Page 340: The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options To display the movie shooting menu, press G and select the 1 (movie shooting menu) tab. G button Option Option Reset movie shooting menu Set Picture Control File naming Manage Picture Control Destination Microphone sensitivity Image area...
Page 341: Reset Movie Shooting Menu
Reset Movie Shooting Menu G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Highlight Yes and press J to restore movie shooting menu options to their default values (0 290). File Naming G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose the three-letter prefix used in naming the image files in which movies are stored.
Page 342: Movie Iso Sensitivity Settings
Movie ISO Sensitivity Settings G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Adjust the following ISO sensitivity settings. • ISO sensitivity (mode M): Choose the ISO sensitivity for exposure mode M from values between ISO 100 and Hi 5. Auto ISO sensitivity control is used in other exposure modes.
Page 343: Set Picture Control
Set Picture Control G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose a Picture Control for movies (0 179). Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos. Manage Picture Control G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Create custom Picture Controls (0 184).
Page 344: Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Select On to enable the low-cut filter for the built-in microphone (optional stereo microphones are unaffected), reducing noise produced by wind blowing over the microphone (note that other sounds may also be affected). Wind-noise reduction for optional stereo microphones that support this feature can be enabled or disabled using microphone controls.
Page 345: A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. Custom Setting groups Main menu Custom settings bank (0 323)
Page 346 AF-S priority selection d3 Limit release mode selection a3 Focus tracking with lock-on d4 Sync. release mode options a4 3D-tracking face-detection d5 Exposure delay mode a5 3D-tracking watch area Electronic front-curtain shutter a6 Number of focus points d7 File number sequence...
Page 347: Custom Settings Bank
Custom Settings Bank G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Custom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination of frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings.
Page 348 Custom Settings Bank The top control panel and information displays show the current Custom Settings bank. See Also Menu defaults are listed on page 291. If settings in the current bank have been modified from default values, an asterisk will be displayed adjacent to the altered settings in the second level of the Custom Settings menu.
Page 349: A: Autofocus
a: Autofocus a1: AF-C Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography (0 101), this option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority).
Page 350: A2: Af-S Priority Selection
a2: AF-S Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-S is selected for viewfinder photography (0 101), this option controls whether photographs can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) or whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority).
Page 351: A4: 3D-Tracking Face-Detection
❚❚ Subject Motion Select Steady for smooth focus when photographing subjects that approach the camera at a steady pace, or Erratic for improved response when photographing subjects prone to sudden starts and stops. a4: 3D-Tracking Face-detection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the camera detects and focuses on faces when 3D-tracking is selected for AF-area mode (0 104).
Page 352: A7: Store By Orientation
a7: Store by Orientation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether separate focus points can be selected for “wide” (landscape) orientation, for “tall” (portrait) orientation with the camera rotated 90° clockwise, and for “tall” orientation with the camera rotated 90° counterclockwise. Select Off to use the same focus point and AF-area mode regardless of camera orientation.
Page 353: A8: Af Activation
a8: AF Activation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the shutter-release button can be used to focus (Shutter/AF-ON) or if focus can only be adjusted using the AF-ON button or other controls to which AF-ON has been assigned (AF-ON only).
Page 354: A10: Autofocus Mode Restrictions
a10: Autofocus Mode G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Restrictions Choose the autofocus modes available in viewfinder photography (0 101). If only one mode is selected, the autofocus mode can not be chosen using the AF-mode button and main command dial. a11: Focus Point Wrap-Around G button ➜...
Page 355: A12: Focus Point Options
a12: Focus Point Options G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose from the following focus point display options. Option Description Choose On to display the active focus point in manual focus Manual focus mode, Off to display the focus point only during focus point mode selection.
Page 356: B4: Easy Exposure Compensation
b4: Easy Exposure Compensation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation (0 143). If On (Auto reset) or On is selected, the 0 at the center of the exposure display will flash even when exposure compensation is set to ±0.
Page 357: B5: Matrix Metering
b5: Matrix Metering G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose U Face detection on to enable face detection when shooting portraits with matrix metering during viewfinder photography (0 129). b6: Center-Weighted Area G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the size of the area given the most weight in center- weighted metering.
Page 358: C: Timers/Ae Lock
c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter-release button is pressed. Option Description Pressing the shutter-release button halfway locks On (half-press) exposure. Exposure only locks while the shutter-release On (burst mode) button is pressed all the way down.
Page 359: C3: Self-Timer
c3: Self-Timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay, the number of shots taken, and the interval between shots in self-timer mode (0 120). • Self-timer delay: Choose the length of the shutter-release delay. •...
Page 360: D: Shooting/Display
d: Shooting/Display d1: Continuous Shooting Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the maximum frame advance rate for C (continuous high- speed) and C (continuous low-speed) modes. For more information on frame rate, see page 117. Option Description Choose the frame advance rate for C (continuous high- Continuous...
Page 361: D3: Limit Release Mode Selection
Exposure Delay Mode G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu In situations where the slightest camera movement can blur pictures, select 1 s, 2 s, or 3 s to delay shutter release until one, two, or three seconds after the mirror is raised.
Page 362: D6: Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter
d6: Electronic Front-Curtain G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Shutter Select Enable to enable the electronic front-curtain shutter in M mode, eliminating blur caused by shutter motion. A mechanical shutter is used in other release modes. The Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter A type G, E, or D lens is recommended;...
Page 363: D8: Viewfinder Grid Display
Option Description File numbering is reset to 0001 when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera. Note that a new folder is created automatically if a photograph is taken when the current folder contains 999 photographs.
Page 364: D9: Lcd Illumination
d9: LCD Illumination G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If Off is selected, the control panel and button backlights (illuminators) will only light while the power switch is rotated toward D. If On is selected, the backlights will remain on while the standby timer is active (0 41).
Page 365: E: Bracketing/Flash
e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Sync Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls flash sync speed. Option Description Auto FP high-speed sync is used when a compatible flash unit is attached (0 420). If other flash units are used, shutter speed is set to s.
Page 366: E2: Flash Shutter Speed
e2: Flash Shutter Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines the slowest shutter speed available when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye reduction in programmed auto or aperture-priority auto exposure modes (regardless of the setting chosen, shutter speeds can be as slow as 30 s in shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes or at flash settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or red-eye reduction with slow sync).
Page 367: E5: Modeling Flash
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected when the camera is used with an optional flash unit that supports the Nikon Creative Lighting system (0 420), a modeling flash will be emitted when the camera Pv button is pressed (0 132).
Page 368: F: Controls
f: Controls f1: Custom Control Assignment G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the functions assigned to camera controls, whether used individually or in combination with the command dials. ❚❚ Press Choose the roles played by the following controls, highlight the desired option and press the center of the multi selector: Pv button Fn1 button...
Page 369 Lens focus function buttons * The lens focus function buttons can be used for the assigned function only when AF-L is selected with the focus function selector. Lens focus function buttons The functions that can be assigned to these controls are as follows: 0 v x s z V 8 l S Option ✔...
Page 370 0 v x s z V 8 l S Option ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — — Center-weighted metering ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — — Spot metering ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — — Highlight-weighted metering ✔...
Page 371 Option Description Highlight this option and press 2 to select an AF- area mode (3D-tracking excluded; 0 104). The selected mode will take effect while the control is AF-area mode pressed; releasing the control restores the original AF-area mode. AF-area mode As for AF-area mode, above, except that pressing + AF-ON the control also initiates autofocus.
Page 372 Option Description If the control is pressed while exposure, flash, or ADL bracketing is active in single frame or quiet shutter- release mode, all shots in the current bracketing program will be taken each time the shutter-release Bracketing button is pressed. If white balance bracketing is burst active or a continuous release mode (mode C , or...
Page 373 Option Description To take photos at approximately 14 fps with the mirror raised in continuous low speed or continuous high speed release mode (0 116), keep the control 14 fps pressed while pressing the shutter-release button all continuous the way down (0 117). Focus and exposure are fixed (Mup) at the values for the first frame in each burst.
Page 374 Option Description Select center Press the control to select the center focus point. focus point Same as AF-ON The control performs the same role as that currently selected for the AF-ON button. button None Pressing the control has no effect. Virtual Horizon Pressing a control to which Viewfinder virtual horizon has been assigned displays pitch and roll indicators in the viewfinder.
Page 375 ❚❚ Press + Command Dials To choose the roles played by the following controls in combination with the command dials, highlight the desired option and press the center of the multi selector: Pv button + y Fn1 button + y Fn2 button + y Fn button for vertical shooting + y Sub-selector center + y...
Page 376 1 w y t 9 n Q Option — — — ✔ — — — Metering — — — — — ✔ — Auto bracketing — — — — — ✔ — Multiple exposure — — — — — ✔ — HDR (high dynamic range) ✔...
Page 377 Option Description Press the control and rotate a command dial to Exposure delay choose an exposure delay mode (0 337). mode Photo Press the control and rotate a command dial to shooting choose the photo shooting menu bank (0 308). menu bank Press the control and rotate the main command dial to choose an ISO sensitivity (0 124) or rotate the...
Page 378 ❚❚ “Sub-Selector” and “Multi Selector for Vertical Shooting” To choose the roles assigned to the sub-selector and multi selector for vertical shooting, highlight an option and press the center of the multi selector. Sub-selector Multi selector for vertical shooting Option Description The 1, 3, 4, and 2 buttons on the selected control perform the same functions as the matching...
Page 379: F2: Multi Selector Center Button
f2: Multi Selector Center Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines the role assigned to the center of the multi selector during viewfinder photography, playback, and live view (regardless of the option selected, pressing the center of the multi selector when a movie is displayed full frame starts movie playback).
Page 380: F3: Shutter Spd & Aperture Lock
❚❚ Playback Mode Option Role assigned to center of multi selector Thumbnail on/off Toggle between full-frame and thumbnail playback. In both full-frame and thumbnail playback, a histogram is displayed while the center of the View histograms multi selector is pressed. Toggle between full-frame or thumbnail playback and playback zoom.
Page 381: F4: Customize Command Dials
f4: Customize Command Dials G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls the operation of the main and sub-command dials. Option Description Reverse the direction of rotation of the command dials when they are used to make adjustments to Exposure compensation and/or Shutter speed/ Reverse aperture.
Page 382 Option Description If Sub-command dial is selected, aperture can only be adjusted with the sub-command dial (or with the main command dial if On is selected for Change main/sub > Exposure setting). If Aperture ring is selected, aperture can Aperture only be adjusted with the lens aperture ring and the camera setting aperture display will show aperture in increments of 1 EV...
Page 383: F5: Multi Selector
f5: Multi Selector G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If Restart standby timer is selected, operating the multi selector when the standby timer expires (0 41) will activate the meters and start the standby timer. If Do nothing is selected, the timer will not start when the multi selector is pressed.
Page 384: F9: D Switch
f9: D Switch G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether rotating the power switch to D activates only the control panel and button backlights or also turns on the information display. g: Movie g1: Custom Control Assignment G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the functions assigned to camera controls, whether used individually or in combination with the command dials, when the live view selector is rotated to 1 in live view.
Page 385 The functions that can be assigned to these controls are as follows: 0 v x z 8 G Option ✔ — — — — — Power aperture (open) — ✔ — — — — Power aperture (close) ✔ — — — — — Exposure compensation + —...
Page 386 Option Description Exposure compensation increases while the Pv button is pressed. Use in combination with Custom Exposure Setting g1 (Custom control assignment) > Fn1 compensation + button > Exposure compensation – for button- controlled exposure compensation. Exposure compensation decreases while the Fn1 button is pressed.
Page 387 Option Description Press the shutter-release button halfway to start live view. You can then press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (autofocus mode only) and press it all the way down to start or end recording. The shutter-release button can not be used for other Record movies purposes while the live view selector is rotated to 1.
Page 388 ❚❚ Press + Command Dials To choose the roles played by the following controls in combination with the command dials, highlight an option and press the center of the multi selector: Pv button + y Fn1 button + y Fn2 button + y Sub-selector center + y The following functions can be performed by pressing these controls and rotating a command dial:...
Page 389: B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab. G button Option Option Format memory card IPTC Language Voice memo options Time zone and date Beep Monitor brightness Touch controls Monitor color balance HDMI Virtual horizon...
Page 390: Format Memory Card
Format Memory Card G button ➜ B setup menu To begin formatting, choose a memory card slot and select Yes. Note that 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 391: Time Zone And Date
Time Zone and Date G button ➜ B setup menu Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off (0 28). Option Description Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set Time zone to the time in the new time zone.
Page 392: Monitor Color Balance
Monitor Color Balance G button ➜ B setup menu Use the multi selector as shown below to adjust monitor color balance with reference to a sample image. The sample image is the last photograph taken or, in playback mode, the last photograph displayed; to choose a different image, press the W (M) button and select an image from a thumbnail list (to view the highlighted image full frame, press and...
Page 393: Virtual Horizon
Virtual Horizon G button ➜ B setup menu Display roll and pitch information based on information from the camera tilt sensor. If the camera is tilted neither left nor right, the roll reference line will turn green, while if the camera is tilted neither forward nor back, the dot in the center of the display will turn green.
Page 394: Information Display
Information Display G button ➜ B setup menu If Auto (AUTO) is selected, the color of the lettering in the information display (0 220) will automatically change from black to white or white to black to maintain contrast with the background.
Page 395: Af Fine-Tune
AF Fine-Tune G button ➜ B setup menu Fine-tune focus for up to 20 lens types. Use only as required; AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus. Auto fine-tuning is available in live view, or fine-tuning can be performed manually using the Saved value and Default options.
Page 396 AF Tuning The camera may be unable to focus at minimum range or at infinity when AF tuning is applied. Live View Photography Tuning is not applied to autofocus during live view photography. Auto Fine-Tuning Auto fine-tuning is available in live view. After mounting the camera on a tripod and selecting maximum aperture (recommended), rotating the live view selector to C, selecting single-servo autofocus (AF-S, 0 48), setting the AF-area mode to wide- or normal-area AF (0 49), selecting...
Page 397: Image Dust Off Ref Photo
Image Dust Off Ref Photo G button ➜ B setup menu Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D (0 275; for more information, refer to Capture NX-D on-line help). Image Dust Off can not be used with small or medium-sized NEF (RAW) images.
Page 398 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder. With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well- lit, featureless white object, frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually.
Page 399: Image Comment
Image Comment G button ➜ B setup menu Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D (0 275). The comment is also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information display (0 258). The following options are available: •...
Page 400: Copyright Information
Attach copyright information is not selected and that the Artist and Copyright fields are blank before lending or transferring the camera to another person. Nikon does not accept liability for any damages or disputes arising from the use of the Copyright...
Page 401: Iptc
IPTC G button ➜ B setup menu IPTC presets can be created on the camera and embedded in new photographs as described below. You can also load IPTC presets saved to a memory card using IPTC Preset Manager software, available for free download from: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ See online help for instructions on using the software.
Page 402 ❚❚ Copying Presets to the Camera To copy IPTC presets from a memory card to a selected destination on the camera, select Load/save, then highlight Copy to camera and press 2 to display a list of the presets on the memory card (if two memory cards are inserted, the camera will list the presets on the card in Slot 1).
Page 403 IPTC Information IPTC is a standard established by the International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) with the intent of clarifying and simplifying the information required when photographs are shared with a variety of publications. The camera supports standard roman alphanumeric characters only; other characters will not display correctly except on a computer.
Page 404: Voice Memo Options
Voice Memo Options G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust settings for voice memos (0 270). ❚❚ Voice Memo This option controls whether voice memos are recorded automatically or manually. The following options are available: Option Description Voice memos can not be recorded in shooting mode.
Page 405 ❚❚ Voice Memo Control This option takes effect when voice memo recording is assigned to the Fn3 button (0 344), when it controls manual recording. The following options are available: Option Description Voice memo is recorded while Fn3 button is held Press and hold down.
Page 406: Beep
Beep G button ➜ B setup menu Choose the pitch and volume of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses using single-servo AF (AF-S; 0 101), when focus locks during live view photography, while the release timer is counting down in self-timer mode (0 120), when the shutter- release button is pressed for a second time during mirror-up photography, when time-lapse shooting ends (0 74), or the touch- screen is used for keyboard entry (0 185).
Page 407: Wireless Remote (Wr) Options
The WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller The WR-R10 connects to the camera using a WR-A10 adapter. Be sure the firmware for the WR-R10 has been updated to the latest version. For information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area.
Page 408: Assign Remote (Wr) Fn Button
Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button G button ➜ B setup menu Choose the role played by the Fn button on the optional wireless remote controller. Option Description During viewfinder photography, you can preview depth of field while the Fn button is pressed (0 132). During live view, you can press the button once to Preview open the lens to maximum aperture, making it easier...
Page 409: Slot Empty Release Lock
Option Description If a JPEG option is currently selected for image quality, “RAW” will be displayed in the rear control panel and an NEF (RAW) copy will be recorded with the next picture taken after the Fn button is pressed (the original image quality setting will be restored when + NEF (RAW) you remove your finger from the shutter-release...
Page 410: Battery Info
Battery Info G button ➜ B setup menu View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera. Item Description Charge The current battery level expressed as a percentage. The number of times the shutter has been released with the current battery since the battery was last charged.
Page 411: Save/Load Settings
Select Save settings to save the following settings to the memory card, or to the memory card in the Slot 1 if two memory cards are inserted (0 97; if the card is full, an error will be displayed). Use this option to share settings among D5 cameras. Menu Option...
Page 412 Menu Option Auto bracketing set Photo shooting (all banks) Silent live view photography File naming Destination Image area Frame size/frame rate Movie quality Movie ISO sensitivity settings White balance (with fine-tuning and presets d-1–d-6) Movie shooting Set Picture Control (Custom Picture Controls are saved as Standard) Microphone sensitivity Frequency response...
Page 413: Reset All Settings
All recent settings Recent Settings Choose tab Settings saved using the D5 can be restored by selecting Load settings. Note that Save/load settings is only available when a memory card is inserted in the camera, and that the Load settings option is only available if the card contains saved settings.
Page 414: N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab. G button The options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed or retouched copies of existing pictures. The retouch menu is only displayed when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera.
Page 415: Creating Retouched Copies
Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: Select an item in the retouch menu. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an item, 2 to select. Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J. To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button.
Page 416 Select retouch options. For more information, see the section for the selected item. To exit without creating a retouched copy, press G. Monitor off Delay The monitor will turn off and the operation will be cancelled if no actions are performed for a brief period. Any unsaved changes will be lost.
Page 417: Nef (Raw) Processing
NEF (RAW) Processing G button ➜ N retouch menu Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera.
Page 418 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 419: Trim
Trim G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. Description Reduce size of W (M) Press W (M) to reduce the size of the crop.
Page 420: Resize
Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs. Select Resize. To resize selected images, highlight Resize in the retouch menu and press 2. Choose a destination. If two memory cards are inserted, you can choose a destination for the resized copies by highlighting Choose destination and pressing 2 (if only one memory card is inserted, proceed to...
Page 421: Choose Pictures
Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. The options shown at right will be displayed; highlight an option and press Choose pictures. Highlight Select image and press 2. Highlight pictures and press the center of the multi selector to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button;...
Page 422: D-Lighting
Save the resized copies. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight Yes and press J to save the resized copies. Viewing Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed. Image Quality Copies created from NEF (RAW), NEF (RAW) + JPEG, or TIFF (RGB) photos have an image quality (0 92) of JPEG fine★;...
Page 423: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction G button ➜ N retouch menu This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash. Note that red-eye correction may not always produce the expected results and may in very rare circumstances be applied to portions of the image that are not affected by red-eye;...
Page 424: Distortion Control
Distortion Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to reduce distortion manually (note that Auto is not available with photos taken using auto distortion control;...
Page 425: Perspective Control
Perspective Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out).
Page 426: Monochrome
Monochrome G button ➜ N retouch menu Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype Increase displays a preview of the selected saturation image; press 1 to increase color saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a monochrome copy.
Page 427 Select Image overlay. Highlight Image overlay in the retouch menu and press 2. The dialog shown at right will be displayed, with Image 1 highlighted; press J to display a picture selection dialog listing only large NEF (RAW) images created with this camera (small and medium NEF/RAW images can not be selected).
Page 428 Preview the overlay. To preview the composition as shown at right, press 4 or 2 to place the cursor in the Preview column, then press 1 or 3 to highlight Overlay and press J (note that colors and brightness in the preview may differ from the final image).
Page 429: Side-By-Side Comparison
Side-by-Side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if the retouch menu is displayed by displaying a copy or original full frame and then either pressing i and selecting Retouch or holding J and pressing 2. Select a picture.
Page 430 Compare the copy with the original. Options used to create copy The source image is displayed on the left, the retouched copy on the right, with the options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display. Press 4 or 2 to switch between the source image and the retouched copy.
Page 431: O My Menu/M Recent Settings
O My Menu/m Recent Settings To display My Menu, press G and select the O (My Menu) tab. G button The MY MENU option can be used to create and edit a customized list of options from the playback, photo shooting, movie shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to 20 items).
Page 432 Select an item. Highlight the desired menu item and press J. Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to move the new item up or down in My Menu. Press J to add the new item. Add more items. The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark.
Page 433 Delete the selected items. Press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press J again to delete the selected items. Deleting Items in My Menu To delete the item currently highlighted in My Menu, press the O (Q) button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O (Q) again to remove the selected item from My Menu.
Page 434: Recent Settings
Recent Settings To display the twenty most recently used settings, select m RECENT SETTINGS for O MY MENU > Choose tab. Select Choose tab. In My Menu (O), highlight Choose tab and press 2. Select m RECENT SETTINGS. Highlight m RECENT SETTINGS and press J.
Page 435: 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 Exposure Focus mode Metering system mode M (with electronic...
Page 436 Focus mode Metering system mode M (with electronic 3D Color Lens/accessory rangefinder) AI-, AI-modified ✔ — ✔ — ✔ ✔ NIKKOR or Nikon — — Series E lenses Medical-NIKKOR ✔ — ✔ — — — — — 120mm f/4 — ✔...
Page 437 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 may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus.
Page 438 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 439 Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following can be used with the D5: • TC-16A AF teleconverter • AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm • Non-AI lenses f/2.8, AF 200mm f/3.5 ED, • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing AF Teleconverter TC-16) unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6,...
Page 440 Calculating Angle of View The camera can be used with Nikon lenses for 35 mm (135) format cameras. If a 35 mm format lens is attached, the angle of view will be the same as a frame of 35 mm film (35.9 × 23.9 mm).
Page 441 Calculating Angle of View (Continued) The DX (24×16) angle of view is about 1.5 times smaller than the 35 mm format angle of view, while the 1.2× (30×20) angle of view is about 1.2 times smaller and the 5 : 4 (30×24) angle of view is about 1.1 times smaller.
Page 442: The Nikon Creative Lighting System (Cls)
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography. ❚❚ CLS-Compatible Flash Units The camera can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units: •...
Page 443 The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for — z — digital SLR i-TTL Standard i-TTL fill-flash for — z — digital SLR qA Auto aperture — — — — — — — Non-TTL auto —...
Page 444 z — — Auto FP High-Speed Sync FV lock z — z AF-assist for multi-area AF — — — — z — Red-eye reduction — z — — Camera modeling illumination — — z — z Unified flash control — —...
Page 445 Modeling Illumination CLS-compatible flash units emit a modeling flash when the camera Pv button is pressed. This feature can be used with Advanced Wireless Lighting to preview the total lighting effect achieved with multiple flash units. Modeling illumination can be turned off using Custom Setting e5 (Modeling flash;...
Page 446 Refer to the flash unit manual for detailed instructions. If the unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D5 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals.
Page 447 Notes on Optional Flash Units (Continued) The SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction, while the SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the following restrictions: • SB-5000: AF-assist illumination is available when 24–135 mm AF lenses are used with the focus points shown below.
Page 448: Other Accessories
• Filters intended for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D5 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use the C-PL or C-PLII circular polarizing filter instead. • Use Neutral Color (NC) filters to protect the lens.
Page 449 WR-1 acting as a transmitter. Note: Be sure the firmware for the WR-R10 and WR-1 has been updated to the latest version. For information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area.
Page 450 DG-2 magnifier or DR-3 right-angle viewing accessories attachment to the D5. • Eyepiece Adapter DK-27: A DK-27 is supplied with the camera. • Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-14/Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-17A: These viewfinder eyepieces prevent fogging in humid or cold conditions.
Page 451 The D5 is equipped with a ten-pin remote terminal (0 2) for remote control and automatic photography. The terminal is provided with a cap, which protects the contacts when the terminal is not in use.
Page 452 • Extension Cord MC-21/MC-21A: Can be connected to ML-3 or MC-series 20, 22, 22A, 23, 23A, 25, 25A, 30, 30A, 36, or 36A. Only one MC-21 or MC-21A can be used at a time (length 3 m/9 ft 10 in.). •...
Page 453 • Stereo Microphone ME-1: Connect the ME-1 to the camera microphone jack to record stereo sound and reduce the chance of picking up equipment noise (such as the Microphones sounds produced by the lens during autofocusing; 0 64). • Wireless Microphone ME-W1: Use this wireless Bluetooth microphone for off-camera recording.
Page 454: Attaching A Power Connector And Ac Adapter
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. Remove the battery-chamber cover. Lift the battery-chamber cover latch, turn it to the open (A) position (q), and remove the BL-6 battery-chamber cover (w).
Page 455 Latch the power connector. Rotate the latch to the closed position (q) and fold it down as shown (w). To prevent the power connector being dislodged during operation, be sure that it is securely latched. The battery level is not displayed in the top control panel while the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
Page 456: 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 457: The Low-Pass Filter
The Low-Pass Filter The image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in photographs, you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu.
Page 458: Clean At Startup/Shutdown
Cleaning is performed by vibrating the low-pass filter. If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s...
Page 459: Manual Cleaning
Clean image sensor (0 433) option in the setup menu, the filter can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel.
Page 460 Press J. The message shown at right will be displayed in the monitor and a row of dashes will appear in the top control panel and viewfinder. To restore normal operation without inspecting the low- pass filter, turn the camera off. Raise the mirror.
Page 461: Turn The Camera Off
Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the filter. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon- authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter.
Page 462 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 a 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 463: Replacing The Clock Battery
Replacing the Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by a CR1616 lithium battery with a life of about two years. If the B icon is displayed in the top control panel while the standby timer is on, the battery is running low and needs to be replaced.
Page 464 Close the clock battery chamber. Slide the clock battery chamber cover towards the back of the main battery chamber until it clicks into place. Replace the main battery. Reinsert the EN-EL18a. Set the camera clock. Set the camera to the current date and time (0 28).
Page 465: 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 466 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 467 Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source: Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry.
Page 468 • Turning the camera on or off repeatedly when the battery is fully discharged will shorten battery life. Batteries that have been fully discharged must be charged before use. • The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in use.
Page 469: Exposure Program
Exposure Program The exposure program for programmed auto (0 133) is shown in the following graph: ISO 100; lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G) f/1.4 f/2.8 f/5.6 f/11 f/16 f/22 f/32 30"...
Page 470: 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 471 Camera is slow to respond to shutter-release button: Select Off for Custom Setting d5 (Exposure delay mode; 0 337). Only one shot taken each time shutter-release button is pressed in continuous release mode: Turn HDR off (0 189). Photos are out of focus: •...
Page 472 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 (0 313).
Page 473 Can not measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (0 169). Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance: Image was not created with D5 (0 176). White balance bracketing unavailable: • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image quality (0 92).
Page 474: Playback
Metering can not be changed: Autoexposure lock is in effect (0 142). Exposure compensation can not be used: Choose exposure mode P, S, or A (0 131, 145). Noise (reddish areas or other artifacts) appears in long time-exposures: Enable long exposure noise reduction (0 313).
Page 475: Miscellaneous
Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D does not have desired effect: Image sensor cleaning changes the position of dust on the low-pass filter. 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 476: Error Messages
Ready a fully-charged 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, xx, 19, exhausted or recharge the...
Page 477 Indicator Control View- panel finder Problem Solution Camera unable to focus Change composition or — 40, 114 (flashes) using autofocus. focus manually. • Use a lower ISO sensitivity. • Use optional ND filter. Subject too bright; In exposure mode: photo will be S Increase shutter overexposed.
Page 478 (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 479 Turn camera off and No memory card. S detect memory confirm that card is card. correctly inserted. • Error accessing • Use Nikon- memory card. approved card. • Check that contacts — are clean. If card is This memory damaged, contact...
Page 480 Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution Select folder No images on containing images memory card or in from Playback folder Folder contains — 30, 297 no images. folder(s) selected menu or insert for playback. memory card containing images. No images can be played back until All photos in another folder has...
Page 481 Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution Check printer. To resume, select — Printer error. Check printer. Continue (if available). Paper in printer is Insert paper of correct — not of selected size and select Check paper. size. Continue. Paper is jammed Clear jam and select Paper jam.
Page 482: Specifications
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D5 Digital Camera Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Type Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Nikon FX format Effective angle of view Effective pixels Effective pixels 20.8 million Image sensor 35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor...
Page 483 Storage • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit (lossless compressed, File format compressed, or uncompressed); large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression) • TIFF (RGB) • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx.
Page 484 Viewfinder Pressing Pv button stops lens aperture down to value Depth-of-field preview selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes) Lens aperture Instant return, electronically controlled Lens Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E, Compatible lenses and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) and DX lenses (using DX 24 ×...
Page 485 Exposure TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with Metering approximately 180K (180,000) pixels • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E, and D Metering method lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data •...
Page 486 Flash-ready indicator Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Supported System (CLS) Radio-controlled Supported Advanced Wireless...
Page 487 Flash Supported Unified flash control Sync terminal ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread White balance Auto (3 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), White balance 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.
Page 488 Movie H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding Video compression Audio recording format Linear PCM Built-in stereo or external microphone; sensitivity Audio recording device adjustable • Exposure modes P, S, and A: Auto ISO sensitivity control ISO sensitivity (ISO 100 to Hi 5) with selectable upper limit •...
Page 489 Interface Ten-pin remote terminal Can be used to connect optional remote control, WR-R10 (requires WR-A10 adapter) or WR-1 wireless remote controller, GP-1/GP-1A GPS unit, or GPS device compliant with NMEA0183 version 2.01 or 3.01 (requires optional MC-35 GPS adapter cord and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector) RJ-45 connector Ethernet...
Page 490 • Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and 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 491 AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Rated input Charging output DC 12.6 V/1.2 A Nikon EN-EL18a rechargeable Li-ion batteries Applicable batteries Charging time per Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes at ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains battery Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Page 492: Calibrating Batteries
Calibrating Batteries The MH-26a battery charger is equipped with a battery calibration feature. Calibrate the battery as required to ensure the accuracy of the camera and charger battery level displays. If the calibration lamp for the current Chamber battery chamber flashes when a lamps (green) battery is inserted, the battery needs to be calibrated.
Page 493 Remove the battery, unplug the charger, and take the battery and charger to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Charging and Calibrating Two Batteries The MH-26a charges only one battery at a time.
Page 494 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Supported Standards •...
Page 495: Approved Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards Depending on the model, the camera accepts XQD or CompactFlash memory cards. Cards that have been tested and approved for use in the camera are listed below; other cards have not been tested. For more details on the cards listed below, please contact the manufacturer.
Page 496 ❚❚ Models for Use with CompactFlash Memory Cards The following Type I CompactFlash memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. Type II cards and microdrives can not be used. SDCFXPS 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB Extreme Pro SDCFXP 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB...
Page 497: Memory Card Capacity
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a Lexar Professional 2933× XQD 2.0 or 1066× UDMA 7 CompactFlash 64 GB card at different image quality, image size, and image area settings. ❚❚...
Page 498 ❚❚ DX (24×16) Image Area Buffer capacity No. of Image quality Image size File size images CompactFlash Large 9.1 MB 3800 NEF (RAW), Lossless Medium 6.7 MB 5100 compressed, 12-bit Small 5.2 MB 6500 NEF (RAW), Lossless Large 11.2 MB 3000 compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW),...
Page 499 d2—Max. Continuous Release (0 336) The maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst can be set to any amount between 1 and 200.
Page 500: Battery Life
• Photographs, single-frame release mode (CIPA standard ): Approximately 3780 shots • Photographs, continuous release mode (Nikon standard ): Approximately 8160 shots • Movies: Approximately 110 minutes at 1080/60p 1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S NIKKOR 24–...
Page 501 • Connecting to Ethernet networks • Using the camera with optional accessories connected • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL18a batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.
Page 502: Index
Index 14-bit ............94 Symbols 3D color matrix metering III ....129 P (Programmed auto)....131, 133 3D-tracking ......104, 106, 327 S (Shutter-priority auto) .... 131, 134 3D-tracking face-detection....327 A (Aperture-priority auto)..131, 135 3D-tracking watch area ...... 327 M (Manual) ........
Page 503 Audio playback (Slide show)..... 306 Choose color temp. (White balance) ..Auto (White balance)....159, 160 160, 165 Auto bracketing......146, 343 Choose start/end point ......82 Auto bracketing (mode M) ....343 Clock........... 28, 367 Auto distortion control ....... 315 Clock battery ........
Page 504 Delete current image....43, 266 File number sequence......338 Depth of field........ 132, 347 Filter effects........183, 401 Destination ..........317 Fine-tune optimal exposure ..... 333 Diopter ..........35, 426 Firmware version........389 Direct sunlight (White balance) ..160 Flash.... 194, 198, 200, 202, 341, 418 Distance-priority manual 197, 217, 419 Flash (White balance)......
Page 505 Frame interval (Slide show) ....305 Image size........... 95 Frame rate........... 67 Incandescent (White balance) ..159 Frame size/frame rate......67 Index marking......... 63, 362 Frequency response......319 Index print..........283 Front-curtain sync......... 198 In-focus indicator....40, 111, 115 Full-frame playback......246 Information display..
Page 506 Network............ 279 M (Manual focus)......50, 114 Neutral (Set Picture Control)..... 179 M (medium)......... 72, 95 Nikon Transfer 2........277 Manage Picture Control.... 184, 319 No. of copies (PictBridge [Setup] menu) Manual (Exposure mode) ....136 Manual (Flash control)..197, 209, 217 Non-CPU lens ......
Page 507 Preset focus point ......... 355 Restoring default settings ..224, 287, Preset manual (White balance)..160, 309, 317, 323, 389 Retouch menu ........390 Print date..........282 Reverse indicators ........ 359 Print options (PictBridge [Setup] menu) RGB..........92, 255, 313 RGB Histogram ........
Page 508 Spot ............129 Viewfinder ......... 10, 35, 459 Spot white balance....... 173 Viewfinder eyepiece ..... 36, 120 sRGB ............313 Viewfinder focus...... 35, 36, 426 Standard (Set Picture Control)..179 Viewfinder grid display....... 339 Standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR ... ViewNX-i..........
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Nikon D5 User Manual

Introduction

Tutorial

Live View Photography

Movies

Image Recording Options

Focus

Release Mode

ISO Sensitivity

Exposure

White Balance

Image Enhancement

Flash Photography

Other Shooting Options

More about Playback

Voice Memos

Connections

Menu Guide

Technical Notes

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