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  • Page 1 Network Guide • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.

  • Page 2: What Networks Can Do For You

    What Networks Can Do for You This guide describes how to connect to a network, access the camera remotely, and upload images to computers and ftp servers over Ethernet connections. Once a connection has been established, you can: Upload existing photos and movies FTP upload (045) Image transfer (014) Computer...
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  • Page 4 XQD is a trademark of Sony Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. All other trade names mentioned in this guide or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 5: Notices

    • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this...
  • Page 6 • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography.
  • Page 7 Illustrations The appearance and content of the software and operating system dialogs, messages, and displays shown in this guide may vary with the operating system used. For information on basic computer operations, see the documentation provided with the computer or operating system.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents What Networks Can Do for You............ii Notices......................v Introduction Network Options..................2 The Wireless Transmitter Utility ............4 Transfer, Control, and HTTP Ethernet Connections ................5 Step 1: Connecting an Ethernet Cable........6 Step 2: Enabling the Ethernet ............8 Step 3: The Connection Wizard ............ 8 Step 4: Pairing ...................12 For information on connecting to a wireless LAN using an optional WT-6 or WT-5 wireless transmitter, see the manual...
  • Page 9 Ethernet Connections................ 39 Step 1: Connecting an Ethernet Cable ........40 Step 2: Enabling the Ethernet............. 41 Step 3: The Connection Wizard..........41 For information on connecting to a wireless LAN using an optional WT-6 or WT-5 wireless transmitter, see the manual provided with the device.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction This guide describes how to use the camera in (chiefly Ethernet) network environments, including connecting to and operating the camera in a network. Be sure to read this guide and the camera manual thoroughly and to keep them where they will be read by all those who use the product.

  • Page 12: Network Options

    Network Options 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 (note that an Ethernet cable — available separately from commercial sources — is required for an Ethernet connection).
  • Page 13 Routers Connection to computers on other networks via a router is not supported. Firewall Settings TCP ports 21 and 32768 through 61000 are used for ftp, TCP ports 22 and 32768 through 61000 for sftp, and TCP port 15740 and UDP port 5353 for connections to computers.

  • Page 14: The Wireless Transmitter Utility

    The Wireless Transmitter Utility The Wireless Transmitter Utility is used for pairing in image transfer and camera control modes (013) and can also help create network profiles. You can install the utility after downloading it from the following website: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Be sure to use the latest versions of the Wireless Transmitter Utility and the camera firmware.

  • Page 15: Transfer, Control, And Http

    Transfer, Control, and HTTP Ethernet Connections Follow the steps below to connect to a computer in image transfer, camera control, and http server modes. Image transfer Camera control HTTP server Install the Wireless Transmitter Utility (04) Step 1: Connect an Ethernet cable (06) For information on using the WT-6 or WT-5 to...

  • Page 16: Step 1: Connecting An Ethernet Cable

    Step 1: Connecting an Ethernet Cable After starting the computer and logging in, ready the camera as described below. Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the Ethernet cable while data are being transferred to the computer. Insert a memory card. Turn the camera off and insert a memory card.

  • Page 17: Turn The Camera On

    Turn the camera on. Power switch Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. Connection Status Network Connection status is shown by the network indicator indicator. Network indicator Status ● Network functions disabled (055) or Ethernet (off ) cable not connected. Waiting to connect.

  • Page 18: Step 2: Enabling The Ethernet

    Step 2: Enabling the Ethernet Select the Ethernet as the network device used by the camera. Select Choose hardware. In the setup menu, select Network, then highlight Choose hardware and press 2. The menu offers a choice of Wired LAN and Wireless LAN.
  • Page 19 Start the connection wizard. Highlight Connection wizard and press 2 to start the connection wizard. Choose a connection type (02). Highlight Image transfer, Camera control, or HTTP server and press J. Name the new network profile. A default profile name will be displayed; to change the name as described in “Text Entry”...
  • Page 20 Text Entry The following dialog is displayed when text entry is required. Name area Keyboard area Keyboard selection To enter a new letter at the current cursor position, tap the letters on the touch-screen keyboard (tap the keyboard selection button to cycle through the upper-case, lower-case, and symbol keyboards).
  • Page 21 Obtain or select an IP address. Highlight one of the following options and press J. • Obtain automatically: Select this option if the network is configured to supply the IP address automatically. • Enter manually: When prompted, enter an IP address and subnet mask by pressing 4 and 2 to highlight segments and 1 and 3 to change.

  • Page 22: Step 4: Pairing

    Exit the wizard. Highlight one of the following options and press J. • Connect and exit wizard: Save the new network profile and connect to the server. • Exit wizard: Save the new network profile and exit. Proceed to “HTTP Server” (021). Step 4: Pairing If you selected Image transfer or Camera control in Step 4 of the connection wizard (09), pair the camera with the computer as...
  • Page 23 Start the Wireless Transmitter Utility. When prompted, start the copy of the Wireless Transmitter Utility installed on the computer. Pairing will begin automatically. Disconnect the camera. The message at right will be displayed when pairing is complete. Disconnect the USB cable. Exit the wizard.

  • Page 24: Image Transfer

    Image Transfer Image transfer is used to upload photographs and movies to the computer from a camera memory card. The explanation that follows assumes that existing pictures are used. Display network profiles. In the setup menu, select Network > Network settings to display the profiles list.
  • Page 25 View pictures. Press the K button to view pictures. Display the first picture to be sent in single-image playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list. Upload pictures. Press J and the center of the multi selector. A white transfer icon will appear on the picture and upload will begin immediately.
  • Page 26 Interrupting Transmission/Removing Transfer Marking To cancel transmission of images marked with white or green transfer icons, select the images during playback and press J and the center of the multi selector. The transfer icon will be removed. Any of the following actions will also interrupt transmission: •...
  • Page 27 Transfer Status During playback, the status of images selected for upload is shown as follows: : “Send” Images that have been selected for upload are marked with a white transfer icon. : “Sending” A green transfer icon is displayed during upload.

  • Page 28: Camera Control

    Camera Control Select this option to control the camera from a computer running Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately) and save photographs directly to the computer hard disk instead of the camera memory card (movies will still be saved to the camera memory card; insert a memory card before shooting movies).
  • Page 29 Select Enable. Highlight Enable and press J to connect to the network and return to the network menu. The profile name will be displayed in green when a connection is established. Start Camera Control Pro 2. Start the copy of Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately) installed on the host computer.
  • Page 30 Network Status Network status can be viewed in the top level of the network menu. Status area: The status of the connection to the host. The profile name is displayed in green when a connection is established. Errors are also displayed here (077). Signal strength: Wireless signal strength.

  • Page 31: Http Server

    HTTP Server Select HTTP server to view the pictures on the camera memory card or take photographs from the web browser on a computer or smart device (see page 26 for system requirements). Up to five users can access the camera at one time, although only one can take photographs or edit text.
  • Page 32 Select Enable. Highlight Enable and press J to connect to the network and return to the network menu. The URL used for connection to the camera is displayed when a connection is established. Launch the web browser. Launch the web browser on the computer or smart device. Enter the camera URL.
  • Page 33 Enter your user name and password in the web browser login dialog (the user name and password are set using Network > Options > HTTP user settings in the network menu as described on page 62; the default user name is “nikon” while the default password is blank).
  • Page 34 Choose a language. Click Language and choose the desired option. Choose an operating mode. Choose Shooting/Viewer to take pictures (027, 34) and Shooting/Viewer or Viewer to view existing pictures (029, 36). To use the computer or smart device web browser to edit image comments and copyright and IPTC information stored on the camera, select Edit text (0 31, 38).
  • Page 35 Network Status Network status can be viewed in the top level of the network menu. Status area: The status of the connection to the host. The camera URL is displayed when a connection is established. Errors are also displayed here (077). Signal strength: Wireless signal strength.
  • Page 36 HTTP Server System Requirements Operation has been confirmed with the following systems: Windows Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 • Windows 10: Microsoft Edge Browser • Windows 8.1: Internet Explorer 11 • Windows 7: Internet Explorer 10 • Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more; 1280 × 1024 Graphics pixels or more recommended •...

  • Page 37: Computer And Android Web Browsers

    Computer and Android Web Browsers This section describes the http server displays for computer and Android web browsers (dialogs are shown with all buttons displayed for explanatory purposes). Click or tap to adjust camera settings. For information on the displays for iPhones, see page 34. ❚❚...
  • Page 38 Contains the exposure indicator and shows the battery Display panel level and number of exposures remaining. Click or tap icons to adjust settings for photography or Camera settings movie recording. See the camera manual for details. Take a photograph or start and end movie recording. To focus, click or tap the desired subject in the viewfinder Shutter button area.
  • Page 39 ❚❚ The Viewer Window The viewer window can be accessed by selecting Viewer on the server home page or by clicking or tapping the view button in the shooting window. The viewer window offers a choice of thumbnail, film-strip (030), and full-frame views (030). Thumbnail View View multiple small (“thumbnail”) images per page.
  • Page 40 Film-Strip View Choose the picture displayed from the thumbnails at the bottom of the window. Current picture (click or tap H or F to view additional pictures) Copy current picture to computer or smart device Thumbnails (click or tap to select) Full-Frame View View pictures full frame.
  • Page 41 ❚❚ The Text Edit Window The text edit window, which is used to edit image comments and copyright and IPTC information stored on the camera, can be accessed by selecting Edit text on the server home page. Home button (0 24) Save button Logout button Image comment (0 32)
  • Page 42 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 43 IPTC Information Embed IPTC presets in photographs as they are taken. The following options are available: • Auto embed during shooting: Selecting this tab displays a list of IPTC presets; highlight a preset and press the save button to embed the selected preset in all subsequent photographs.

  • Page 44: Iphone Web Browsers

    iPhone Web Browsers This section describes the http server displays for iPhone web browsers (dialogs are shown with all buttons displayed for explanatory purposes). Tap to adjust camera settings. For information on computer, Android, or iPad displays, see page 27. ❚❚...
  • Page 45 Enabling Live View on the Camera When the view through the camera lens is displayed in the viewfinder area, pressing the camera a button will display the view through the lens in the camera monitor. Press the button again to end live view on the camera.
  • Page 46 ❚❚ The Viewer Window The viewer window can be accessed by selecting Viewer on the server home page or tapping the view button in the shooting window. The viewer window for iPhone web browsers offers a choice of thumbnail and full-frame views (037). Thumbnail View View multiple small (“thumbnail”) images per page.
  • Page 47 Full-Frame View View pictures full frame. Current picture Show previous Show next image image Thumbnail view View most recent picture in folder...
  • Page 48 ❚❚ The Text Edit Window The text edit window, which is used to edit image comments and copyright and IPTC information stored on the camera, can be accessed by selecting Edit text on the server home page. Home button (0 24) Save button Logout button Image comment (0 32)

  • Page 49: Ethernet Connections

    Ethernet Connections Follow the steps below to connect to an ftp server. FTP server Step 1: Connect an Ethernet cable (040) For information on using the WT-6 or WT-5 to connect to Step 2: Select Ethernet (041) wireless networks, see the manual provided with the Step 3: Run the connection wizard (041) device.

  • Page 50: Step 1: Connecting An Ethernet Cable

    Step 1: Connecting an Ethernet Cable After starting the ftp server, connect the camera as described below. Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the Ethernet cable while data are being exchanged with the ftp server. Insert a memory card. Turn the camera off and insert a memory card.

  • Page 51: Step 2: Enabling The Ethernet

    Step 2: Enabling the Ethernet Select the Ethernet as the network device used by the camera. Select Choose hardware. In the setup menu, select Network, then highlight Choose hardware and press 2. The menu offers a choice of Wired LAN and Wireless LAN.
  • Page 52 Start the connection wizard. Highlight Connection wizard and press 2 to start the connection wizard. Choose a connection type. Highlight FTP upload and press J. Name the new network profile. A default profile name will be displayed; to change the name, press the center of the multi selector (0 10).
  • Page 53 Choose the server type. Highlight FTP or SFTP (secure ftp) and press J. Enter the IP address. Press the center of the multi selector, enter the server URL or IP address (0 10) and press J, and then press J to connect.
  • Page 54 Choose a destination folder. Highlight one of the following options and press J. • Home folder: Select this option to upload pictures to the server’s home folder. • Enter folder name: Select this option to upload pictures to another folder (the folder must already exist on the server).

  • Page 55: Ftp Upload

    FTP Upload Photos and movies can be uploaded from camera memory cards to an ftp server as described below, or photos can be uploaded as they are taken. For information on setting up an ftp server, see page 67. Display network profiles. In the setup menu, select Network >...
  • Page 56 View pictures. Press the K button to view pictures. Display the first picture to be sent full frame or highlight it in the thumbnail list. Upload pictures. Press J and the center of the multi selector. A white transfer icon will appear on the picture and upload will begin immediately.
  • Page 57 Uploading New Photographs as They Are Taken To upload new photographs as they are taken, select On for Network > Options > Auto send in the setup menu (061). Interrupting Transmission/Removing Transfer Marking To cancel transmission of images marked with white or green transfer icons, select the images during playback and press J and the center of the multi selector.
  • Page 58 Transfer Status During playback, the status of images selected for upload is shown as follows: : “Send” Images that have been selected for upload are marked with a white transfer icon. : “Sending” A green transfer icon is displayed during upload.

  • Page 59: Synchronized Release

    Synchronized Release Synchronized release groups one master D5 camera with up to ten remote cameras and synchronizes the shutters on the remote D5 camera with the release on the master camera. The master and remote cameras must all be equipped with optional WT-6 or WT-5 wireless transmitters.

  • Page 60: Selecting Wireless Lan For Synchronized Release

    Selecting Wireless LAN for Synchronized Release Select wireless LAN for all cameras that will be used in synchronized release mode. Select Choose hardware. In the setup menu, select Network > Choose hardware. Select Wireless LAN. Highlight Wireless LAN and press J to return to the network menu.
  • Page 61 ❚❚ Master Camera Configure the master camera as follows: Group Name Enter a group name of up to 16 characters (010). The master and remote cameras must all be in the same group. Master/Remote Select Master camera to designate the current camera as the master camera.

  • Page 62: Taking Pictures

    ❚❚ Remote Cameras Configure the remote cameras as follows: Group Name Enter a group name of up to 16 characters (010). The master and remote cameras must all be in the same group. Master/Remote Select Remote camera to designate the current camera as a remote camera.

  • Page 63: Take Pictures

    Select Network connection. Highlight Network connection and press 2. Select Enable. Highlight Enable and press J to connect to the network and return to the network menu. Take pictures. Pressing the shutter-release button on the master camera releases the shutters on the remote cameras. Remote Camera Check If remote camera check (051) is on, warnings will be displayed if any of the remote cameras are not ready.

  • Page 65: Menu Guide

    Menu Guide This section describes the items in the Network menu. Choose Hardware ➜ B setup menu Network Choose the network type (wired or wireless LAN, 0 2). Network Connection ➜ B setup menu Network Choose Enable to enable the network connection.
  • Page 66 Network Settings ➜ B setup menu Network Highlight Network settings and press 2 to display the network profiles list, where you can create new profiles or select an existing profile. ❚❚ The Profile List The camera can store up to nine network profiles.
  • Page 67 ❚❚ Create Profile Choose Connection wizard to create network profiles with the help of a wizard (08, 41), Configure manually to enter ftp and http server settings manually (075). ❚❚ Copy to/from Card This option is available only with ftp and http server connections. Select Copy profile from card to copy profiles from the root directory of the memory card to the profile list.
  • Page 68 ❚❚ Editing Network Profiles To edit the profile currently highlighted in the profile list, press W (M) and choose from the following options: General Edit the profile name and password (058). Edit wireless settings (wireless connections only; Wireless 059). Edit TCP/IP settings (060). TCP/IP Edit ftp settings (060).
  • Page 69 Wireless Edit the following wireless settings: • SSID: Enter the name (SSID) of the network on which the host computer or ftp server is located. • Communication mode: Select Infrastructure for wireless communication via a wireless network access point, Access point to use the camera as an access point to connect to the ftp server or computer instead of connecting via a wireless network access point.
  • Page 70 TCP/IP If the network is configured to supply IP addresses automatically, select Enable for Obtain automatically. Otherwise select Disable and enter the following information: • Address/Mask: Enter an IP address and subnet mask. • Gateway: If the network requires a gateway address, select Enable and enter the address supplied by the network administrator.
  • Page 71 Options ➜ B setup menu Network Edit the following settings. ❚❚ Auto Send If On is selected for image transfer or ftp server connections, photos will automatically be uploaded to the server as they are taken (note, however, that photos can only be taken when a memory card is inserted in the camera).
  • Page 72 ❚❚ Protect If Marked for Upload Select Yes to automatically protect files marked for upload to an ftp server. Protection is removed as the files are uploaded. ❚❚ Send Marking (FTP Upload Mode Only) Select On to add a timestamp to the pictures on the camera memory card giving the time of upload.
  • Page 73 ❚❚ Power Saving Choose Prioritize network speed for faster network speeds, Prioritize power saving for reduced power consumption. Prioritize network speed ensures that LAN connections remain active even when data are not being exchanged with the server and allows Ethernet connections using the high-speed 1000BASE-T standard.

  • Page 75: Appendices

    Appendices Creating Profiles on a Computer The Wireless Transmitter Utility (04) can be used to create network profiles. Connect the camera. Start the computer and connect the camera using the supplied USB cable as shown below. Turn the camera on. Power switch Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on.
  • Page 76 Start the Wireless Transmitter Utility. Double-click the Wireless Transmitter Utility icon on the desktop (Windows) or click the Wireless Transmitter Utility icon in the Dock (Mac). Create a profile. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a network profile.

  • Page 77: Creating An Ftp Server

    Creating an FTP Server Images can be uploaded to ftp servers created using the standard ftp services included with Windows 10 (Enterprise/Pro/Home), Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 (Enterprise/Pro), and Windows 7 (Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate). Under Windows, Internet Information Services (IIS) are required to configure ftp servers (installation instructions are available from Microsoft).
  • Page 78 Display the network adapter list. Click Change adapter settings. Open the network properties dialog. If you are connecting via Ethernet, right-click Ethernet (Windows 8.1) or Local Area Connection (Windows 7) and select Properties. If you are connecting via a wireless LAN adapter, right-click Wi-Fi (Windows 8.1) or Wireless Network Connection (Windows 7) and select Properties.
  • Page 79 Display TCP/IP settings. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. Enter an IP address and subnet mask. Enter an IP address and subnet mask for the ftp server and click OK.
  • Page 80 Close the network properties dialog. Click Close. Open Administrative Tools. Select System and Security > Administrative Tools in the Control Panel.
  • Page 81 Open the IIS manager. Double-click Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager. Select Add FTP Site…. Right-click the computer user name and select Add FTP Site….
  • Page 82 Enter site information. Name the site and choose the path to the folder that will be used for ftp upload. Click Next to proceed. Anonymous Login To allow anonymous login, select a folder in the user’s public folder as the content directory.
  • Page 83 Choose binding and SSL options. Select the IP address entered in Step 5, note the port number, select Start FTP site automatically, and check No SSL. Click Next to proceed.
  • Page 84 Choose authentication options. Adjust settings as described below and click Finish. • Authentication: Basic • Allow access to: All users • Permissions: Read/Write...

  • Page 85: Manual Profile Creation

    Manual Profile Creation Follow the steps below to manually configure the camera for connection to ftp and http servers. Note that changes to the current profile will be lost if the camera is turned off during setup; to prevent unexpected loss of power, use a fully-charged battery or an optional AC adapter.

  • Page 86: Adjust Settings

    Select a connection type. Highlight FTP upload or HTTP server and press 2. Adjust settings. Adjust settings as described in “Editing Network Profiles” (058). Editing Profiles If the shutter-release button is pressed while menus are displayed, the monitor will turn off and any changes to the current profile will be lost. Choose a longer monitor off delay for Custom Setting c4 in the camera menus.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution Page Check settings for the host and/ or wireless LAN adapter and 8, 41, 58 adjust camera settings appropriately. Check firewall settings. 16, 19, 43 The camera displays a TCP/ IP or ftp error. Confirm that you can write to the destination folder on the ftp server.

  • Page 88: Index

    Index Symbols a: “Send” ..........17, 48 Gateway ............. 60 b: “Sending” ........17, 48 Group name........51, 52 c: “Sent”..........17, 48 HTTP server ......2, 5, 21, 26, 75 Android OS .........26, 27 HTTP user settings........62 Authentication .........59 Auto send...........61 Image transfer.........
  • Page 89 Pairing ............12 Password protection......58 PASV mode ..........60 Port number..... 3, 19, 43, 60, 73, 75 Power saving..........63 Profile name........56, 58 Protect If marked for upload....62 Proxy server..........60 Remote camera check......51 Routers........... 3, 11 Send file as..........61 Send folder ..........62 Send marking ...........62 Shooting window ......27, 34 SSID ............56, 59 Synchronized release..
  • Page 92 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in Singapore SB5L01(11) 6MB29811-01...

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