Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Menu Guide This manual details menu options and provides information on accessories and connecting the camera to other devices. • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Menu Guide Defaults ..................9 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images......18 Delete ..................... 19 Playback Folder................19 Hide Image ................... 20 Playback Display Options............22 Image Review ................22 After Delete .................. 22 Auto Image Rotation..............23 Rotate Tall ..................
Page 3 Active D-Lighting............... 44 Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction)........45 High ISO NR ................. 45 Vignette Control ................ 46 Auto Distortion Control............46 Flicker Reduction ............... 47 Remote Control Mode (ML-L3) ..........49 Auto Bracketing Set ..............49 Multiple Exposure ..............50 HDR (High Dynamic Range)...........
Page 4 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings....81 Reset Custom Settings ............. 84 a: Autofocus..................84 a1: AF-C Priority Selection............84 a2: AF-S Priority Selection ............85 a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On.......... 86 a4: Number of Focus Points ........... 86 a5: Store Points by Orientation ..........87 a6: AF Activation.................
Page 5 d4: Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter........99 d5: File Number Sequence ........... 100 d6: Viewfinder Grid Display ..........101 d7: ISO Display................101 d8: LCD Illumination............... 101 d9: Optical VR................101 e: Bracketing/Flash ...............102 e1: Flash Sync Speed .............. 102 e2: Flash Shutter Speed............104 e3: Exposure Comp.
Page 6 Information Display..............129 Auto Info Display..............129 Info Display Auto Off.............. 130 AF Fine-Tune................130 Clean Image Sensor..............134 Lock Mirror up for Cleaning..........135 Image Dust Off Ref Photo ............ 138 Image Comment ..............140 Copyright Information ............141 Beep Options ................
Page 7 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ..157 NEF (RAW) Processing............160 Trim....................163 Resize ................... 164 D-Lighting .................. 166 Quick Retouch ................166 Red-Eye Correction ..............167 Straighten................... 167 Distortion Control..............168 Perspective Control ..............169 Fisheye..................169 Filter Effects ................
Page 8 Establishing a Wireless Connection........... 194 Taking Photographs................ 196 Optical/Radio AWL ..............198 Radio AWL................. 199 Viewing Flash Information ............ 200 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) ......203 Technical Notes Connections................211 Installing ViewNX-i................211 Copying Pictures to the Computer..........212 Printing Photographs ..............
Page 9: Menu Guide
Menu Guide Defaults The default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below. ❚❚ Playback Menu Defaults Option Default Playback folder (0 19) Image review (0 22) After delete (0 22) Show next Auto image rotation (0 23) Rotate tall (0 23) Slide show (0 24) Image type...
Page 10 ❚❚ Photo Shooting Menu Defaults Option Default Storage folder (0 27) Rename D7500 Select folder by number File naming (0 31) Flash control (0 32) Flash control mode (built-in)/Flash control mode (external) Wireless flash options Choose image area (0 35) DX (24×16)
Page 11 Option Default Auto distortion control (0 46) Flicker reduction (0 47) Flicker reduction setting Disable Flicker reduction indicator Remote control mode (ML-L3) (0 49) Auto bracketing set (0 49) AE & flash bracketing Multiple exposure (0 50) Multiple exposure mode Number of shots Overlay mode Average...
Page 12 ❚❚ Movie Shooting Menu Defaults Option Default File naming (0 67) Choose image area (0 67) Frame size/frame rate (0 68) 1920×1080; 60p Movie quality (0 68) High quality Movie file type (0 68) ISO sensitivity settings (0 69) Maximum sensitivity 51200 Auto ISO control (mode M) ISO sensitivity (mode M)
Page 13 ❚❚ Custom Settings Menu Defaults Option Default a1 AF-C priority selection (0 84) Release a2 AF-S priority selection (0 85) Focus a3 Focus tracking with lock-on (0 86) 3 (Normal) a4 Number of focus points (0 86) 51 points a5 Store points by orientation (0 87) a6 AF activation (0 88) Shutter/AF-ON a7 Focus point wrap-around (0 89)
Page 14 Option Default c4 Monitor off delay (0 97) Playback 10 s Menus 1 min Information display Image review Live view 10 min c5 Remote on duration (ML-L3) (0 97) 1 min d1 CL mode shooting speed (0 98) 3 fps d2 Max.
Page 15 Option Default f1 Custom control assignment (0 106) Fn1 button Viewfinder virtual horizon Fn1 button + y None Fn2 button None Fn2 button + y Choose image area AE-L/AF-L button AE/AF lock AE-L/AF-L button + y None BKT button + y Auto bracketing Movie record button + y None...
Page 16 ❚❚ Setup Menu Defaults Option Default Save user settings (0 123) Save to U1 Shooting mode defaults to P Save to U2 Time zone and date (0 126) Sync with smart device Daylight saving time Monitor brightness (0 127) Menus/playback Live view Monitor color balance (0 127) A-B: 0, G-M: 0...
Page 17 Option Default HDMI (0 143) Output resolution Auto Advanced Output range Auto Output display size 100% Live view on-screen display Dual monitor Location data (0 144) Download from smart device External GPS device options Standby timer Enable Set clock from satellite Wireless remote (WR) options (0 145) LED lamp Link mode...
Page 18: 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 Auto image rotation Playback folder Rotate tall Hide image Slide show Playback display options Rating Image review Select to send to smart device After delete...
Page 19: Delete
G button ➜ D playback menu Choose a folder for playback. Option Description Pictures in all folders created with the D7500 will be visible during playback. Folders can be renamed using (Folder name) the Storage folder > Rename option in the photo shooting menu.
Page 20: Hide Image
Hide Image G button ➜ D playback menu Hide or reveal pictures. Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide image menu and can only be deleted by formatting the memory card. Option Description Select/set Hide or reveal selected pictures. Selecting this option displays a list of dates.
Page 21 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/T button) and press W (Z) to select the W (Z) button current picture. Selected pictures are marked by a R icon;...
Page 22: Playback Display Options
Playback Display Options G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the information available in the playback photo information display. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option, then press 2 to select the option for the photo information display. A L appears next to selected items;...
Page 23: 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. The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) Camera rotated 90°...
Page 24: Slide Show
Slide Show G button ➜ D playback menu Create a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 19). Hidden images (0 20) 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 25: Rating
A dialog is displayed when the show ends. Select Restart to restart or Exit to return to the playback menu. Rating G button ➜ D playback menu Highlight pictures using the multi selector and press and hold the W (Z) while pressing 1 or 3 to choose ratings of from zero to five stars, or select ) to mark the picture as a candidate for later...
Page 26: 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 Reset photo shooting menu Color space Storage folder Active D-Lighting File naming Long exposure NR Flash control High ISO NR Choose image area...
Page 27: Reset Photo Shooting Menu
Folders are identified by a 5-character folder name preceded by a 3-digit folder number assigned automatically by the camera. The default folder name is “D7500”; to change the name assigned to new folders, select Rename and rename the folder as described in “Text Entry” (0 28). If desired, the default name can be restored by pressing and holding the O (Q) button while the keyboard is displayed.
Page 28 Text Entry A dialog is displayed when text entry is Text display area required. Tap the letters on the touch-screen keyboard. You can also use the multi selector to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and press J to insert the highlighted character at the current cursor position (note that if a character is entered when the field is full, the last character in the...
Page 29 ❚❚ Select Folder by Number To select folders by number or create a new folder with the current folder name and a new folder number: Choose Select folder by number. Highlight Select folder by number and press 2. Choose a folder number. Press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit, press 1 or 3 to change.
Page 30 ❚❚ Select Folder from List To choose from a list of existing folders: Choose Select folder from list. Highlight Select folder from list and press 2. Highlight a folder. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder. Select the highlighted folder. Press J to select the highlighted folder and return to the main menu.
Page 31: File Naming
File Naming G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Photographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space (0 44), “_DSC”, followed by a four-digit number and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSC_0001.JPG”).
Page 32: Flash Control
Flash Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose the flash control mode for the built-in flash and for optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe and adjust settings for off-camera flash photography. For more information on using optional flash units, see “Optional Flash Units”...
Page 33 “Times“ The options available for Repeating Flash > Times are determined by flash output. Output Options available for “Times” Output Options available for “Times” 2–10, 15 1/32 2–5 2–10, 15, 20, 25 1/64 2–10 2–10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 1/16 1/128 Flash Control for Optional Flash Units...
Page 34 AWL when Optical/radio AWL is selected for Wireless flash options. The WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller Be sure to update the WR-R10 firmware to the latest version; for information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area. 34 Menu Guide...
Page 35: Choose Image Area
Choose Image Area G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose an image area from DX (24×16) and 1.3× (18×12). Option Description Pictures are recorded using a 23.5 × 15.7 mm DX (24×16) image area (DX format). Pictures are recorded using a 18.0 × 12.0 mm 1.3×...
Page 36: Image Quality
Image Quality G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality). Option File type Description RAW data from the image sensor are saved without additional processing. Settings such as NEF (RAW) white balance and contrast can be adjusted after shooting.
Page 37: Image Size
Image Size G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from # Large, $ Medium, or % Small (note that image size varies depending on the option selected for Choose image area): Image area Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.)
Page 38: Iso Sensitivity Settings
❚❚ NEF (RAW) Bit Depth Option Description NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit-depth of 12-bit 12 bits. NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit depth of 14 bits, producing files larger than those with a bit 14-bit depth of 12 bits but increasing the color data recorded.
Page 39: White Balance
White Balance G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Match white balance to the light source. Option Description White balance is adjusted automatically. Auto For best results, use type G, E or D lens. If Normal built-in or optional flash fires, results are Keep warm lighting colors adjusted appropriately.
Page 40: Set Picture Control
Set Picture Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose how new photos will be processed. Select according to the type of scene or your creative intent. Option Description The camera automatically adjusts hues and tones based on the Standard Picture Control. The complexions of portrait subjects will appear softer, Auto and the foliage and sky in outdoor shots more...
Page 41: Manage Picture Control
Manage Picture Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Create custom Picture Controls. Option Description Create a new custom Picture Control based on an existing Save/edit preset or custom Picture Control, or edit existing custom Picture Controls (0 41). Rename Rename a selected Picture Control.
Page 42 Select a Picture Control. Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2, or press J to proceed to Step 4 to save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification. Edit the selected Picture Control. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O (Q) button.
Page 43 Name the Picture Control. A text-entry dialog will be displayed. By default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control; to choose a different name, rename the Picture Control as described in “Text Entry”...
Page 44: 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 45: Long Exposure Nr (Long Exposure Noise Reduction)
Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) G button ➜ C photo shooting menu If On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s will be processed to reduce noise (bright spots or fog). The time required for processing roughly doubles;...
Page 46: Vignette Control
Vignette Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu “Vignetting” is a drop in brightness at the edges of a photograph. Vignette control reduces vignetting for type G, E, and D lenses (PC lenses excluded). Its effects vary from lens to lens and are most noticeable at maximum aperture.
Page 47: Flicker Reduction
Flicker Reduction G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Reduce banding or (in photographs taken in continuous release modes) uneven exposure or coloration caused by the flicker of such light sources as fluorescent or mercury-vapor lamps during viewfinder photography. Option Description When Enable is selected, the camera will time Flicker reduction...
Page 48 Flicker Reduction in the Photo Shooting Menu Take a test shot and view the results before taking additional photographs. Flicker reduction can detect flicker at 100 and 120 Hz (associated respectively with AC power supplies of 50 and 60 Hz). Flicker may not be detected or the desired results may not be achieved with dark backgrounds, bright light sources, or decorative lighting displays and other non-standard lighting.
Page 49: Remote Control Mode (Ml-L3)
Remote Control Mode (ML-L3) G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose how the camera behaves when used with an optional ML-L3 remote control (0 222). Option Description Shutter is released 2 s after ML-L3 shutter-release Delayed remote button is pressed. Quick-response Shutter is released when ML-L3 shutter-release button is pressed.
Page 50: Multiple Exposure
Multiple Exposure G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Record two to ten NEF (RAW) exposures as a single photograph. Option Description • 6 On (series): Take a series of multiple exposures. Select Off to resume normal shooting. Multiple • On (single photo): Take one multiple exposure. exposure mode •...
Page 51 ❚❚ 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 recorded to that point.
Page 52 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 53 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. In continuous release modes, 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 54 ❚❚ Using the i Button The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the K button during a multiple exposure and then pressing the i button. Use the touch screen or navigate the menu using the multi selector, pressing 1 or 3 to highlight items and pressing J to select.
Page 55 ❚❚ Ending Multiple Exposures To end a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, select Off for multiple exposure mode or press the K button followed by the i button and select either Save and exit or Discard and exit. If shooting ends or you select Save and exit before the specified number of exposures have been taken, a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have...
Page 56 Interval Timer Photography If interval timer photography is activated before the first exposure is taken, the camera will record exposures at the selected interval until the number of exposures specified in the multiple exposure menu have been taken (the number of shots listed in the interval timer shooting menu is ignored).
Page 57: Hdr (High Dynamic Range)
HDR (High Dynamic Range) G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Used with high contrast subjects, High Dynamic Range (HDR) preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two shots taken at different exposures. Option Description • 6 On (series): Take a series of HDR photographs. Select Off to resume normal shooting.
Page 58: Interval Timer Shooting
Interval Timer Shooting G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Take photographs at the selected interval until the specified number of shots has been recorded. Select a release mode other than self-timer (E) and mirror up (M ) when using the interval timer.
Page 59 ❚❚ Interval Timer Photography Before Shooting Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. Once settings have been adjusted to your satisfaction, remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap to prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with photographs and exposure.
Page 60 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 61 • To choose the number of shots per interval: Highlight No. of intervals × Choose the number of intervals shots/interval and press 2. and the number of shots per interval and press J. In S (single frame) mode, the photographs for each interval will be taken at the rate chosen for Custom Setting d1 (CL mode shooting speed;...
Page 62 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 63 ❚❚ 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 immediately, select Restart. Highlight Restart and press J. To resume shooting at a specified time: For Start options, Choose a starting date...
Page 64 ❚❚ 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 using single-servo autofocus (AF-S or single-servo autofocus selected for AF-A) or when Focus is selected for Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection) in AF-C...
Page 65 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 66: 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 Manage Picture Control File naming Active D-Lighting Choose image area High ISO NR Frame size/frame rate Flicker reduction...
Page 67: 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 12). 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 68: Frame Size/Frame Rate
Frame Size/Frame Rate G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose the movie frame size (in pixels) and frame rate. Maximum bit rate (Mbps) Option (★ high quality/Normal) Maximum length 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 3840 ×...
Page 69: Movie File Type
Movie File Type G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose the file format for movies from MOV and MP4. ISO Sensitivity Settings G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Adjust the following ISO sensitivity settings. • Maximum sensitivity: Choose the upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity control from values between ISO 200 and Hi 5.
Page 70: White Balance
White Balance G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose the white balance for movies (0 39). Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos. Set Picture Control G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose a Picture Control for movies (0 40).
Page 71: High Iso Nr
High ISO NR G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Reduce “noise” (randomly-spaced bright pixels) in movies recorded at high ISO sensitivities (0 45). Flicker Reduction G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Reduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting during live view or movie recording.
Page 72: Microphone Sensitivity
Microphone Sensitivity G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Turn the built-in or external microphones (0 224) on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity. Choose Auto sensitivity to adjust sensitivity automatically, Microphone off to turn sound recording off; to select microphone sensitivity manually, select Manual sensitivity and choose a sensitivity.
Page 73: Frequency Response
Frequency Response G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu If K Wide range is selected, the built-in and external microphones (0 224) will respond to a wide range of frequencies, from music to the bustling hum of a city street. Choose L Vocal range to bring out human voices.
Page 74: Time-Lapse Movie
Time-Lapse Movie G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a silent time-lapse movie with the frame size, frame rate, movie quality, and image area currently selected in the movie shooting menu. Time-lapse recording is available in i, j, P, S, A, M, and SCENE modes.
Page 75 ❚❚ Recording Time-Lapse Movies Before Shooting Before shooting a time-lapse movie, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor (time-lapse movies are shot using the movie crop; use live view so that you can check the composition). For consistent coloration, choose a white balance setting other than auto (0 39).
Page 76 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 77 • To enable or disable exposure smoothing: Highlight Exposure Highlight an option and smoothing and press 2. press J. Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. Shooting starts after about 3 s. The camera takes photographs at the selected interval for the selected shooting time.
Page 78 ❚❚ 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.
Page 79 Calculating the Length of the Final Movie The total number of frames in the final movie can be calculated by dividing the shooting time by the interval and rounding up. The length of the final movie can then be calculated by dividing the number of shots by the frame rate selected for Frame size/frame rate in movie shooting menu (0 68).
Page 80 During Shooting During shooting, the memory card access lamp will light and the time-lapse recording indicator will be displayed in the control panel. The time remaining (in hours and minutes) appears in the shutter-speed display immediately before each frame is recorded.
Page 81: 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 Reset custom settings (0 84) Menu Guide...
Page 82 The following Custom Settings are available: Custom Setting Reset custom settings a Autofocus a1 AF-C priority selection a2 AF-S priority selection a3 Focus tracking with lock-on a4 Number of focus points a5 Store points by orientation a6 AF activation a7 Focus point wrap-around a8 Focus point options a9 Built-in AF-assist illuminator a10 Manual focus ring in AF mode...
Page 83 Custom Setting d Shooting/display d1 CL mode shooting speed d2 Max. continuous release d3 Exposure delay mode d4 Electronic front-curtain shutter d5 File number sequence d6 Viewfinder grid display d7 ISO display d8 LCD illumination d9 Optical VR e Bracketing/flash e1 Flash sync speed e2 Flash shutter speed e3 Exposure comp.
Page 84: Reset Custom Settings
Reset Custom Settings G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default values (0 13). a: Autofocus a1: AF-C Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography, 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 85: A2: Af-S Priority Selection
a2: AF-S Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-S is selected for viewfinder photography, 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). Option Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release...
Page 86: A3: Focus Tracking With Lock-On
a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject when AF-C is selected or continuous-servo autofocus is selected when the camera is in AF-A mode for viewfinder photography.
Page 87: A5: Store Points By Orientation
a5: Store Points 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 regardless of camera orientation.
Page 88: A6: Af Activation
Choose Yes to enable separate focus-point selection. Camera rotated Landscape (wide) Camera rotated 90°counter-clockwise orientation 90°clockwise a6: AF Activation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If AF-ON only is selected, the camera will not focus when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway;...
Page 89: A7: Focus Point Wrap-Around
a7: Focus Point Wrap-Around G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether focus-point selection “wraps around” from one edge of the viewfinder to another. Option Description Focus-point selection “wraps around” from top to bottom, bottom to top, right to left, and left to right, so that, for Wrap example, pressing 2 when a focus point at the right edge...
Page 90: A8: Focus Point Options
a8: Focus Point Options G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose from the following focus point display options. Option Description Choose whether the active focus point is highlighted in red in the viewfinder. • Auto: The selected focus point is automatically highlighted as needed to establish contrast with the Focus point background.
Page 91: A9: Built-In Af-Assist Illuminator
a9: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor. Option Description The AF-assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor (viewfinder photography only). AF-assist illumination is only available when both of the following conditions are met: 1.
Page 92: A10: Manual Focus Ring In Af Mode
a10: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This item is displayed only with lenses that support it. Selecting Enable allows the lens focus ring to be used for manual focus when the camera is in autofocus mode. After pressing the shutter-release button halfway to focus, keep the button pressed halfway and adjust focus using the focus ring.
Page 93: B: Metering/Exposure
b: Metering/Exposure b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select the increments used when making adjustments to ISO sensitivity. If possible, the current ISO sensitivity setting is maintained when the step value is changed. If the current ISO sensitivity setting is not available at the new step value, ISO sensitivity will be rounded to the nearest available setting.
Page 94: B3: Easy Exposure Compensation
b3: Easy Exposure Compensation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation. 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 95: B4: Matrix Metering
b4: Matrix Metering G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose M Face detection on to enable face detection when shooting portraits with matrix metering during viewfinder photography. b5: Center-Weighted Area G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the size of the area given the most weight in center- weighted metering.
Page 96: 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 97: 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. • Self-timer delay: Choose the length of the shutter-release delay. •...
Page 98: D: Shooting/Display
d: Shooting/Display d1: CL Mode Shooting Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the maximum frame advance rate in C (continuous low speed) mode. d2: Max. Continuous Release G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst in continuous mode can be set to any value between 1 and 100.
Page 99: D4: Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter
d4: Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select Enable to enable the electronic front-curtain shutter in 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 100: D5: File Number Sequence
d5: File Number Sequence G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When a picture is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera.
Page 101: D6: Viewfinder Grid Display
d6: Viewfinder Grid Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose On to display on-demand grid lines in the viewfinder for reference when composing photographs. d7: ISO Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the viewfinder shows ISO sensitivity (Show ISO sensitivity) or the number of exposures remaining (Show frame count).
Page 102: 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. If the built-in flash or other flash units are used, shutter speed is set to s.
Page 103 ❚❚ Auto FP High-Speed Sync When 1/320 s (Auto FP) or 1/250 s (Auto FP) is selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 102), the built-in flash can be used at shutter speeds as fast as s or s, while compatible optional flash units can be used at any shutter speed (Auto FP High-Speed Sync).
Page 104: 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 mode P or A (regardless of the setting chosen, shutter speeds can be as slow as 30 s in S and M modes or at flash settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or red-eye reduction with slow sync).
Page 105: E4: Auto M Iso Sensitivity Control
e4: Auto M ISO Sensitivity Control G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the reference used to set exposure when a flash is used with auto ISO sensitivity control. Option Description The camera takes both the main subject and Subject and background lighting into account when adjusting ISO background...
Page 106: 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 J: Fn1 button Fn2 button...
Page 107 The functions that can be assigned to these controls are as follows: Option ✔ ✔ FV lock ✔ ✔ AE/AF lock ✔ ✔ AE lock only ✔ ✔ AE lock (Reset on release) ✔ ✔ AE lock (Hold) ✔ ✔ AF lock only ✔...
Page 108 The following options are available: Option Description Press the control to lock flash value. Press again to FV lock cancel FV lock. Focus and exposure lock while the control is AE/AF lock pressed. AE lock only Exposure locks while the control is pressed. Exposure locks when the control is pressed, and AE lock (Reset remains locked until the control is pressed a...
Page 109 Option Description If a JPEG option is currently selected for image quality, “RAW” will be displayed in the control panel and an NEF (RAW) copy will be recorded with the next picture taken after the control is pressed (the original image quality setting will be restored when you remove your finger from the + NEF (RAW) shutter-release button).
Page 110 Virtual Horizon Pressing a control to which Viewfinder virtual horizon has been assigned displays pitch and roll indicators in the viewfinder. Press the control a second time to clear the indicators from display. Roll Camera tilted right Camera level Camera tilted left Pitch Camera tilted forward Camera level...
Page 111 ❚❚ 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 J: Fn1 button + y Fn2 button + y AE-L/AF-L button + y BKT button + y Movie record button + y * Choose the role played by the movie-record button in combination with the command dials...
Page 112 The following options are available: Option Description Press the control and rotate a command dial to Choose image choose an image area. area If the control is pressed when the command dials are rotated, changes to shutter speed (modes S 1 step spd/ and M) and aperture (modes A and M) are made in increments of 1 EV, regardless of the option...
Page 113 The BKT Button If high dynamic range or multiple exposure is active while another function is assigned to the BKT button, the BKT button can not be used in combination with a command dial until high dynamic range or multiple exposure photography ends. Menu Guide...
Page 114: F2: Ok Button
f2: OK Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines the role assigned to the J button during viewfinder photography, playback, and live view (regardless of the option selected, pressing J when a movie is displayed full frame starts movie playback). ❚❚...
Page 115: F3: Customize Command Dials
❚❚ Live View Role assigned to J button Option Pressing the J button in live view selects the Select center center focus point. focus point Press the J button to toggle zoom on and off. Choose the initial zoom setting from Low Zoom on/off magnification (50%), 1 : 1 (100%), and High magnification (200%).
Page 116 Option Description Exposure setting: If Off is selected, the main command dial controls shutter speed and the sub- command dial controls aperture. If On is selected, the main command dial will control aperture and the sub-command Change dial shutter speed. If On (Mode A) is selected, the main main/sub command dial will be used to set aperture in shooting mode A only.
Page 117: F4: Release Button To Use Dial
f4: Release Button to Use Dial G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Selecting Yes allows adjustments that are normally made by holding the E, S (Q), BKT, M (Y), L (U), X (T), W (Z), or AF-mode button and rotating a command dial to be made by rotating the command dial after the button is released.
Page 118: G: Movie
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 119 Option ✔ ✔ ✔ AE lock (Hold) — ✔ ✔ ✔ AF lock only — ✔ ✔ ✔ AF-ON — ✔ Take photos — — — ✔ Record movies — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ None — The following options are available: Option Description Aperture widens while the Fn1 button is pressed.
Page 120 Option Description Press the control during movie recording to add an index at the current position. Indices can be Index marking used when viewing and editing movies. Press the control to display photo shooting data View photo in place of movie recording information. Press shooting info again to return to the movie recording display.
Page 121 Power Aperture Power aperture is available only in modes A and M and can not be used while photo shooting info is displayed (a 6 icon indicates that power aperture can not be used). The display may flicker while aperture is adjusted.
Page 122: 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 Touch controls Save user settings Flash warning Reset user settings HDMI Language Location data Time zone and date Wireless remote (WR) options Monitor brightness...
Page 123: Format Memory Card
Format Memory Card G button ➜ B setup menu Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being formatted in other devices. To begin formatting, highlight Yes and press J. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card. Before formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required.
Page 124 Adjust settings. Make the desired adjustments to flexible program (mode P), shutter speed (modes S and M), aperture (modes A and M), exposure and flash compensation, flash mode, focus point, metering, autofocus and AF-area modes, bracketing, and settings in the photo shooting, movie shooting, and Custom Settings menus (0 26, 66, 81).
Page 125: Reset User Settings
Select Save to U1 or Save to U2. Highlight Save to U1 or Save to U2 and press 2. Save user settings. Highlight Save settings and press J to assign the settings selected in Steps 1 and 2 to the mode dial position selected in Step 4.
Page 126: Time Zone And Date
Time Zone and Date G button ➜ B setup menu Change time zones, set the camera clock, synchronize the clock with the clock on a smart device, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off. Option Description Choose a time zone.
Page 127: Monitor Brightness
Monitor Brightness G button ➜ B setup menu Press 1 or 3 to adjust monitor brightness. Choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness. Brightness can be adjusted separately for: • Menus/playback: Adjust the brightness of the menu, information, and playback displays.
Page 128: 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 129: Information Display
Information Display G button ➜ B setup menu If Auto (AUTO) is selected, the color of the lettering in the information display will automatically change from black to white or white to black to maintain contrast with the background. To always use the same color lettering, select Manual and choose Dark on light (B;...
Page 130: Info Display Auto Off
Info Display Auto Off G button ➜ B setup menu If On is selected, the eye sensor will turn the information display off when you put your eye to the viewfinder. Selecting Off prevents the display turning off when you look through the viewfinder, but also increases the drain on the battery.
Page 131 Option Description List previously saved AF tuning values. To delete a lens from the list, highlight the desired lens and press O (Q). To change a lens identifier (for example, to choose an identifier that is the List saved values same as the last two digits of the lens serial number to distinguish it from other lenses of the same type in light of the fact that Saved value can be used...
Page 132 ❚❚ Auto AF Fine-Tuning Auto AF fine-tuning is performed as described below. Ready the camera. Mount the camera on a tripod and aim the camera at a flat, high-contrast subject parallel to the camera focal plane. Note that auto AF fine-tuning works best at maximum aperture and may not function in dark surroundings.
Page 133 Select the center focus point. Press J to select the center focus point. Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, then zoom in on the view through the lens to confirm that the subject is in focus. Focus can be adjusted manually if necessary. Perform auto AF fine-tuning.
Page 134: Clean Image Sensor
Enable AF fine-tuning. In the camera setup menu, select AF fine-tune > AF fine-tune (On/Off), then highlight On and press J. Clean Image Sensor G button ➜ B setup menu Dirt or dust entering the camera when lenses are exchanged or the body cap is removed may adhere to the image sensor and affect your photographs.
Page 135: Lock Mirror Up For Cleaning
Clean image sensor can be removed manually. Note, however, that because the image sensor is easily damaged, we recommend that manual cleaning be performed only by a Nikon-authorized service representative. ❚❚ Manual Cleaning The sensor can be cleaned manually as described below.
Page 136 Press J. A message will be displayed in the monitor and a row of dashes will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. To restore normal operation without inspecting the image sensor, turn the camera off. Raise the mirror. Press the shutter-release button all the way down.
Page 137 Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the sensor. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the sensor. Turn the camera off.
Page 138: 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 (for more information, refer to Capture NX-D on- line help). Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera.
Page 139 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 140: 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. The comment is also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information display. The following options are available: •...
Page 141: 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 information option.
Page 142: Beep Options
Beep Options 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 or when single-servo AF is selected for AF-A), when focus locks during live view photography, while the release timer is counting down in self- timer and delayed remote release modes (0 49), when a photograph is taken in quick-response remote or remote mirror-...
Page 143: Touch Controls
Touch Controls G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust monitor touch control settings. ❚❚ Enable/Disable Touch Controls Select Disable to prevent accidental use of touch-screen controls, or Playback only to enable touch-screen controls in playback mode only. ❚❚ Full-Frame Playback Flicks Choose the gesture used to display the next image in full-frame playback: a flick from right to left or a flick from left to right.
Page 144: Location Data
Location Data G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust location data settings for use when the camera is connected to a GPS or smart device. Option Description Select Yes to download location data from the smart device and embed them in pictures taken over the next Download two hours.
Page 145: Wireless Remote (Wr) Options
Wireless Remote (WR) Options G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust settings for optional WR-R10 wireless remote controllers and for optional radio-controlled flash units that support Advanced Wireless Lighting. ❚❚ LED Lamp Enable or disable the status LEDs on a WR-R10 wireless remote controller mounted on the camera.
Page 146 WR-1 link mode. The WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller 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. 146 Menu Guide...
Page 147: Assign Remote (Wr) Fn Button
Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button G button ➜ B setup menu Choose the role played by the Fn button on optional wireless remote controllers equipped with an Fn button. See Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0 106) for more information.
Page 148: Connect To Smart Device
Connect to Smart Device G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust settings for connection to smart devices. Option Description Follow on-screen instructions to connect to the smart device. Start Choose a password for smart device connections and Password turn password protection on or off. For information on protection typing passwords, see “Text Entry”...
Page 149: Send To Smart Device (Auto)
Send to Smart Device (Auto) G button ➜ B setup menu If On is selected, new photos will automatically be uploaded to the smart device (if the camera is not currently connected to the smart device, the photos will be marked for upload and uploaded the next time a wireless connection is established).
Page 150: Bluetooth
Bluetooth G button ➜ B setup menu List paired devices and adjust settings for connection to smart devices. Option Description Network Enable or disable Bluetooth. connection Paired devices View paired devices. Select Off to suspend wireless transmissions when Send while off the camera is turned off or the standby timer expires.
Page 151: Eye-Fi Upload
Eye-Fi Upload G button ➜ B setup menu This option is displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card (available separately from third-party suppliers) is inserted in the camera. Choose Enable to upload photographs to a preselected destination. Note that pictures will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient.
Page 152: Conformity Marking
When an Eye-Fi card is inserted, its status is indicated by an icon in the information display: • d: Eye-Fi upload disabled. • e: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no pictures available for upload. • f (static): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting to begin upload. •...
Page 153: Battery Info
Battery Info G button ➜ B setup menu View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera. Item Description The current battery level expressed as a percentage. Charge The number of times the shutter has been released with the current battery since the battery was last charged. Note No.
Page 154: Save/Load Settings
G button ➜ B setup menu Select Save settings to save the following settings to the memory card (if the card is full, an error will be displayed). Use this option to share settings among D7500 cameras. Menu Option Playback display options...
Page 155 Menu Option File naming Choose image area Frame size/frame rate Movie quality Movie file type ISO sensitivity settings White balance (with fine-tuning and presets d-1–d-6) Set Picture Control (Custom Picture Controls are Movie shooting saved as Auto) Active D-Lighting High ISO NR Flicker reduction Microphone sensitivity Frequency response...
Page 156: Reset All Settings
All recent settings Recent Settings Choose tab Settings saved using the D7500 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 157: 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 158: 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 (T) button.
Page 159 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 160: Nef (Raw) Processing
NEF (RAW) Processing G button ➜ N retouch menu Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. If pressed the G button to display the retouch menu, you can use this option to copy multiple images. Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2.
Page 161 Select photographs. If you chose Select image(s) in Step 2, a picture selection dialog will be displayed listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. Highlight images using the multi selector and press W (Z) to select or deselect; selected images are indicated by a L icon. To view the highlighted image full screen, press and hold the X (T) button.
Page 162 Choose settings for the JPEG copies. Adjust the settings listed below, or select Original to use the setting in effect when the photograph was taken (the original settings are listed below the preview). 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 163: 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 below. Description Reduce size of crop Press W (Z) to reduce the size of the crop. Increase size of Press X (T) to increase the size of the crop.
Page 164: 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 Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. Resize options will be displayed; highlight an option and press J.
Page 165 Choose pictures. Highlight Select image(s) and press Highlight pictures and press the W (Z) button to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X/T button). Selected pictures are marked by a 8 icon. Press J when the selection is complete.
Page 166: D-Lighting
D-Lighting G button ➜ N retouch menu D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before After Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the retouched copy.
Page 167: 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. The photograph selected for red-eye correction can be previewed in the edit display. Confirm the effects of red-eye correction and press J to create a copy.
Page 168: 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 169: 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 170: Filter Effects
Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the Skylight picture less blue. Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects, giving the Warm filter copy a “warm”...
Page 171: Monochrome
Monochrome G button ➜ N retouch menu Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selected image; press 1 to increase color saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a monochrome copy.
Page 172: Image Overlay
Image Overlay G button ➜ N retouch menu Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than photographs combined in an imaging application.
Page 173 Select the first image. Use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. To view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X (T) button. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display.
Page 174 Preview the overlay. To preview the composition, 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 175: Color Outline
Color Outline G button ➜ N retouch menu Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for painting. Press J to save the retouched copy. Before After Photo Illustration G button ➜ N retouch menu Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster effect.
Page 176: Color Sketch
Color Sketch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy of a photograph that resembles a sketch made with colored pencils. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Outlines and press 4 or 2 to change. Vividness can be increased to make colors more saturated, or decreased for a washed-out, monochromatic effect, while outlines can be made thicker or...
Page 177: Miniature Effect
Miniature Effect G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame. Description Press W (Z) to choose the orientation of the area that will Choose...
Page 178: Selective Color
Selective Color G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color. Select Selective color. Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog. Select a photograph. Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold...
Page 179 Highlight the color range. Color range Rotate the main command dial to highlight the color range for the selected color. Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final photograph.
Page 180: Painting
Save the edited copy. Press J to save the retouched copy. Painting G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy which emphasizes detail and color for a painterly effect. Press J to save the retouched copy. Before After Edit Movie G button ➜...
Page 181: 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 pressing the i button and selecting Retouch when a copy or original is played back full frame. Select a picture. Select a retouched copy (shown by a Z icon) or a photograph that has been retouched in full-frame...
Page 182 Compare the copy with the original. Options used to create The source image is displayed on the copy 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 183: 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 184 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 185 ❚❚ Deleting Options from My Menu Select Remove items. In My Menu (O), highlight Remove items and press 2. Select items. Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. Delete the selected items. Press J.
Page 186 ❚❚ Reordering Options in My Menu Select Rank items. In My Menu (O), highlight Rank items and press 2. Select an item. Highlight the item you wish to move and press J. Position the item. Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J.
Page 187: 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 188: Optional Flash Units
Optional Flash Units The camera can be used with optional external flash units in addition to the built-in flash. Throughout this chapter, operations involving the built-in flash or a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe are indicated by C, operations involving remote flash units by f.
Page 189: Remote Flash Photography
Remote Flash Photography The following types of wireless flash control (Advanced Wireless Lighting, or AWL) can be used with one or more remote flash units: • Optical AWL via the built-in flash (0 190) • Optical AWL via a shoe-mounted flash unit (0 190, 193) •...
Page 190: Optical Awl
Optical AWL Remote flash units can be controlled via optical signals (optical AWL) from the built-in flash or an optional flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe. Built-in Flash/SB-500 Use the built-in flash or an optional SB-500 as a master flash controlling remote flash units.
Page 191 C: Choose the flash control mode. Choose the flash control mode and flash level for the master flash and the flash units in each group: • TTL: i-TTL flash control. • qA: Auto aperture (available only with compatible flash units; note that the built-in flash and SB-500 are not compatible with auto aperture).
Page 192 C/f: Compose the shot. Compose the shot and arrange the flash units. See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information. After arranging the units, press the test buttons on the flash units to confirm that all flash units are functioning.
Page 193: Other Flash Units
Other Flash Units For information on using optical AWL with other flash units, see the manual provided with the flash unit. Optical AWL Position the sensor windows on the remote flash units to pick up the light from the master flash (particular care is required if the camera is not mounted on a tripod).
Page 194: Radio Awl Using The Controls On An Sb-5000
C: Choose a channel. Set the WR-R10 channel selector to the desired channel. 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. 194 Optional Flash Units...
Page 195 C: Choose a link mode. Select Wireless remote (WR) options > Link mode in the setup menu (0 145) and choose from the following options: • Pairing: Pair the remote flash units with the WR-R10. • PIN: Connect the camera and remote flash units using a four- digit PIN.
Page 196: Taking Photographs
Taking Photographs Settings for the remote units must be adjusted using the controls on each unit. See the flash unit manuals for more information. C: Adjust settings for the master flash. Using the controls on the master flash, choose the flash mode and flash level for the master flash.
Page 197 C/f: Take photographs. The flash-ready indicator will light in the camera viewfinder or flash information display when all flash units are ready. The status of radio-controlled flash units can also be viewed by pressing the i button in the flash information display.
Page 198: Optical/Radio Awl
Optical/Radio AWL For remote flash lighting that incorporates both optically- and radio-controlled flash units, raise the built-in flash and then attach a WR-R10 wireless remote controller and establish a wireless connection between the WR-10 and any radio-controlled flash units (0 194). In the photo shooting menu, select Optical/radio AWL for Flash control >...
Page 199: Radio Awl
Radio AWL To use radio AWL with compatible flash units, raise the built-in flash and then attach a WR-R10 wireless remote controller and establish a wireless connection between the flash units and the WR-R10 (0 194). In the photo shooting menu, select Optical/radio AWL for Flash control >...
Page 200: Viewing Flash Information
Viewing Flash Information In modes P, S, A, and M, you can press the R button to view flash info in the camera information display when any of the following apply: • An SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300 is mounted on the accessory shoe •...
Page 201 ❚❚ Group Flash Flash-ready indicator ....196 Remote flash control ....203 Remote flash control mode ..34 2, 3 Group flash control mode Group flash mode......32 Flash level/ flash compensation ... 32, 193 Channel ......190, 194 Link mode........146 1 Displayed in radio AWL when all flash units are ready.
Page 202 Flash Control Mode The information display shows the flash control mode for optional flash units attached to the camera accessory shoe as follows: Flash sync Auto FP (0 102) i-TTL Auto aperture (qA) Non-TTL auto flash (A) Distance-priority manual (GN) Manual Repeating flash —...
Page 203: 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 following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units: i-TTL balanced ✔...
Page 204 Remote flash control ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ i-TTL i-TTL — — — — Quick wireless ✔ ✔ — — ✔ [A:B] — — — — flash control qA Auto aperture ✔ ✔...
Page 205 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — Auto FP High-Speed Sync ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ FV lock ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ AF-assist for multi-area AF — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
Page 206 The SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander: When mounted on a CLS- compatible camera, the SU-800 can be used as a commander for SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, or SB-R200 flash units in up to three groups. The SU-800 itself is not equipped with a flash.
Page 207 ❚❚ Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. Flash unit SB-80DX, SB-30, SB-27 SB-23, SB-28DX, SB-22S, SB-22, SB-29 SB-28, SB-26, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-21B Flash mode SB-25, SB-24 SB-50DX SB-15 SB-29S ✔ ✔...
Page 208 Refer to the flash unit manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D7500 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals.
Page 209 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 24–30 mm lenses are used with the focus...
Page 210 Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikon- authorized service representative for more information.
Page 211: Technical Notes
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: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/...
Page 212: Copying Pictures To The Computer
Copying Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed ViewNX-i (0 211). 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. USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the computer;...
Page 213 If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically, confirm that the camera is connected and then launch Image Capture (an application that comes with macOS or OS X) and select Nikon Transfer 2 as the application that opens when the camera is detected. Technical Notes...
Page 214 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. 214 Technical Notes...
Page 215: Printing Photographs
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer 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 216 ❚❚ Printing Pictures One at a Time Display the desired picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X (T) button to zoom in on the current frame (press K to exit zoom). To view six pictures at a time, press the W (Z) button.
Page 217 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 218 Adjust printing options. Adjust printer settings as described in Step 2 of “Printing Pictures One at a Time” (0 216). Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J. 218 Technical Notes...
Page 219: Viewing Photographs On Tv
Viewing Photographs on TV The optional High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (0 222) or a type C HDMI cable (available separately from third- party suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to high- definition video devices. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable.
Page 220 ❚❚ HDMI Options The HDMI option in the setup menu (0 143) 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 221 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 (0 220). Slide Shows The Slide show option in the playback menu can be used for automated playback (0 24).
Page 222: Other Accessories
D7500. Power sources • EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (0 153): Additional EN-EL15a batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. • MH-25a Battery Charger: The MH-25a can be used to recharge EN-EL15a batteries.
Page 223 Viewfinder • DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses: Lenses are available with –1 diopters of –5, –4, –3, –2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m eyepiece when the camera diopter adjustment control is in the accessories –1 neutral position (–1 m ).
Page 224 • Filters intended for special-effects photography may Filters interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D7500 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use the C-PL or C-PLII circular polarizing filter instead. • Neutral Color (NC) filters are recommended for protecting the lens.
Page 225 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. • MC-DC2 Remote Cord: Attach this 1 m (3 ft 3 in.) cord to the camera accessory terminal to release the shutter remotely.
Page 226 At default settings, Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates to Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in to an account on the computer and the computer is connected to the Internet. A message is automatically displayed when an update is found.
Page 227: 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. Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. Insert the EP-5B power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the connector to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side.
Page 228 Connect the EH-5b/EH-5c AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and the power cable to the DC socket (r). A V icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
Page 229: Available Settings
Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. Note that some settings may be unavailable depending on the options selected. d e ' i u — — ✔ — — — — — — — — — Flash control ISO sensitivity settings ✔...
Page 230 d e ' i u — — ✔ — — — — — — — — — Metering Exposure compensation — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — — — — — — — — — Bracketing Flash mode (built-in ✔...
Page 231 d e ' i u a9: Built-in AF-assist ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ illuminator b3: Easy exposure — — ✔ — — — — — — — — — compensation — — ✔ — — — — — — — — — b4: Matrix metering b5: Center-weighted —...
Page 232: Lenses That May Block The Built-In Flash And Af-Assist Illuminator
Lenses That May Block the Built-in Flash and AF-Assist Illuminator The lenses listed in this section may block the built-in flash or AF-assist illuminator under some conditions. ❚❚ AF-Assist Illumination The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 0.5–3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.);...
Page 233 At a range of 1.0 m (3 ft 4 in.) or less, the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor: • AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED • AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8G ED •...
Page 234 ❚❚ The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used with lenses with focal lengths of 16–300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens (see the illustration below), while lenses that block the subject’s view of the red-eye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction.
Page 235 Minimum distance Lens Zoom position without vignetting 24 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17–55mm f/2.8G IF-ED 28–55 mm No vignetting 18 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR 24–140 mm No vignetting AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18 mm...
Page 236 When 1.3× (18×12) is selected for Choose image area, the flash may be unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at ranges less than those given below. Minimum distance Lens Zoom position without vignetting AF-S DX NIKKOR 10–24mm 15–24 mm No vignetting f/3.5–4.5G ED...
Page 237 The built-in flash can also be used with the following non-CPU lenses: Nikon Series E and 16–300 mm NIKKOR (AI-S, AI-, and AI- modifed). AI 50–300mm f/4.5, modified AI 50–300mm f/4.5, AI-S 50–300mm f/4.5 ED, and AI 50–300mm f/4.5 ED lenses must be used at a zoom position of 70 mm or above.
Page 238 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. SB7E01(11) 6MB39011-01...

Nikon D7500 Menu Manual

Defaults

D the Playback Menu: Managing Images

C the Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options

The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options

A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

B the Setup Menu: Camera Setup

N the Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies

O My Menu/M Recent Settings

Optional Flash Units

Flash Control Options

Optical AWL

Radio AWL Using the Controls on an SB-5000

Optical/Radio AWL

Radio AWL

Viewing Flash Information

The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

Technical Notes

Connections

Other Accessories

Available Settings

Lenses that May Block the Built-In Flash and AF-Assist Illuminator

Quick Links

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