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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.
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  • 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 ..................10 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images......20 Delete ..................... 21 Playback Folder................21 Hide Image ................... 22 Playback Display Options............23 Copy Image(s)................24 Image Review ................28 After Delete .................. 28 After Burst, Show................
  • Page 3 Image Quality................46 Image Size ..................47 NEF (RAW) Recording............... 48 ISO Sensitivity Settings............49 White Balance ................50 Set Picture Control ..............51 Manage Picture Control ............52 Color Space.................. 52 Active D-Lighting............... 53 Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction)........53 High ISO NR .................
  • Page 4 Set Picture Control..............63 Manage Picture Control............63 Active D-Lighting ............... 63 High ISO NR.................. 64 Flicker Reduction................ 64 Microphone Sensitivity ............65 Frequency Response..............65 Wind Noise Reduction.............. 66 Time-Lapse Movie..............66 Electronic VR ................66 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings....67 Custom Settings Bank ..............
  • Page 5 b: Metering/Exposure..............83 b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value..........83 b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl ..........83 b3: Exp./Flash Comp. Step Value ......... 83 b4: Easy Exposure Compensation ........84 b5: Matrix Metering ..............85 b6: Center-Weighted Area ............. 85 b7: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure .........
  • Page 6 e: Bracketing/Flash................93 e1: Flash Sync Speed..............93 e2: Flash Shutter Speed ............94 e3: Exposure Comp. for Flash ..........94 e4: Auto M ISO Sensitivity Control ........95 e5: Modeling Flash..............95 e6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)..........96 e7: Bracketing Order ..............96 f: Controls ...................97 f1: Custom Control Assignment..........
  • Page 7 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup......... 124 Format Memory Card............. 125 Language..................125 Time Zone and Date ............... 126 Monitor Brightness ..............127 Monitor Color Balance ............128 Virtual Horizon................129 Information Display ..............130 AF Fine-Tune ................131 Non-CPU Lens Data ..............132 Clean Image Sensor ..............
  • Page 8 Wi-Fi ..................... 147 Bluetooth ................... 148 Network ..................148 Eye-Fi Upload................149 Conformity Marking............... 150 MB-D17 Battery Type............. 151 Battery Order ................152 Battery Info ................153 Slot Empty Release Lock............154 Save/Load Settings..............155 Reset All Settings..............158 Firmware Version ..............158 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies..
  • Page 9 Technical Notes Exposure Program ..............184 Connections ................185 Installing ViewNX-i ................185 Copying Pictures to the Computer ..........186 Ethernet and Wireless Networks..........189 Printing Photographs..............191 Viewing Photographs on TV ............194 Other Accessories..............197 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter..... 205...

  • Page 10: 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 21) Image review (0 28) After delete (0 28) Show next After burst, show (0 29) Last image in burst Auto image rotation (0 29) Rotate tall (0 30)
  • Page 11 ❚❚ Photo Shooting Menu Defaults Option Default Extended photo menu banks (0 36) Storage folder (0 36) Rename ND500 Select folder by number File naming (0 39) Primary slot selection (0 40) XQD card slot Secondary slot function (0 40) Overflow Flash control (0 41) Flash control mode...
  • Page 12 Option Default Set Picture Control (0 51) Standard Color space (0 52) sRGB Active D-Lighting (0 53) Long exposure NR (0 53) High ISO NR (0 54) Normal Vignette control (0 54) Normal Auto distortion control (0 55) Flicker reduction (0 55) Flicker reduction setting Disable Flicker reduction indicator...
  • Page 13 ❚❚ Movie Shooting Menu Defaults Option Default File naming (0 60) Destination (0 60) XQD card slot Choose image area (0 60) Frame size/frame rate (0 61) 1920×1080; 60p Movie quality (0 61) High quality ISO sensitivity settings (0 62) ISO sensitivity (mode M) Auto ISO control (mode M) Maximum sensitivity...
  • Page 14 ❚❚ Custom Settings Menu Defaults Option Default a1 AF-C priority selection (0 73) Release a2 AF-S priority selection (0 74) Focus a3 Focus tracking with lock-on (0 75) Blocked shot AF response Subject motion (Normal) a4 3D-tracking face-detection (0 76) a5 3D-tracking watch area (0 76) Normal a6 Number of focus points (0 76)
  • Page 15 Option Default b7 Fine-tune optimal exposure (0 85) Matrix metering Center-weighted metering Spot metering Highlight-weighted metering c1 Shutter-release button AE-L (0 86) c2 Standby timer (0 86) c3 Self-timer (0 87) Self-timer delay 10 s Number of shots Interval between shots 0.5 s c4 Monitor off delay (0 87) Playback...
  • Page 16 Option Default e1 Flash sync speed (0 93) 1/250 s e2 Flash shutter speed (0 94) 1/60 s e3 Exposure comp. for flash (0 94) Entire frame e4 Auto M ISO sensitivity control (0 95) Subject and background e5 Modeling flash (0 95) e6 Auto bracketing (mode M) (0 96) Flash/speed e7 Bracketing order (0 96)
  • Page 17 Option Default f4 Customize command dials (0 111) Exposure compensation: U Reverse rotation Shutter speed/aperture: U Exposure setting: Off Change main/sub Autofocus setting: Off Aperture setting Sub-command dial Menus and playback Sub-dial frame advance 10 frames f5 Multi selector (0 114) Do nothing f6 Release button to use dial (0 114) f7 Reverse indicators (0 115)
  • Page 18 ❚❚ Setup Menu Defaults Option Default Time zone and date (0 126) Sync with smart device Daylight saving time Monitor brightness (0 127) Menus/playback Live view Monitor color balance (0 128) A-B: 0, G-M: 0 Information display (0 130) Auto Clean image sensor (0 133) Clean at startup/shutdown Clean at startup &...
  • Page 19 Option Default Location data (0 143) Download from smart device External GPS device options Standby timer Enable Set clock from satellite Wireless remote (WR) options (0 144) LED lamp Link mode Pairing Assign remote (WR) Fn button (0 145) None Airplane mode (0 145) Disable Send to smart device (auto) (0 147)

  • Page 20: D The Playback Menu: Managing Images

    D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the K (playback menu) tab. G button Option Option Delete After delete Playback folder After burst, show Hide image Auto image rotation Playback display options Rotate tall Copy image(s) Slide show...

  • Page 21: Delete

    G button ➜ D playback menu Choose a folder for playback. Option Description Pictures in all folders created with the D500 will be visible during playback. Folders can be renamed using the (Folder name) Storage folder > Rename option in the photo shooting menu.

  • Page 22: Hide Image

    Hide Image G button ➜ D playback menu Hide or reveal selected pictures as described below. Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide image menu and can only be deleted by formatting the memory card. Protected and Hidden Images Revealing a protected image will also remove protection from the image.

  • Page 23: Playback Display Options

    Press J. Press J to complete the operation. J button 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 24: Copy Image(S)

    Copy Image(s) G button ➜ D playback menu Copy pictures from one memory card to another. This option is only available when two memory cards are inserted in the camera. Option Description Select source Choose card from which pictures will be copied. Select pictures to be copied.
  • Page 25 Choose Select image(s). Highlight Select image(s) and press Select the source folder. Highlight the folder containing the images to be copied and press 2. Make the initial selection. Before going on to select or deselect individual images, you can mark all or all protected images in the folder for copying by choosing Select all images or Select protected images.
  • Page 26 Choose Select destination folder. Highlight Select destination folder and press 2. Select a destination folder. To enter a folder number, choose Select folder by number, enter the number (0 37), and press J. If the folder with the selected number does not already exist, a new folder will be created.
  • Page 27 Copying Images Images will not be copied if there is insufficient space on the destination card. Be sure the battery is fully charged before copying movies. If the destination folder contains an image with the same name as one of the images to be copied, a confirmation dialog will be displayed.

  • Page 28: Image Review

    Image Review G button ➜ D playback menu Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting. If Off is selected, pictures can only be displayed by pressing the K button. After Delete G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the picture displayed after an image is deleted.

  • Page 29: After Burst, Show

    After Burst, Show G button ➜ D playback menu Choose whether the photo displayed immediately after a burst of shots is taken in continuous mode is the first or last shot in the burst. This option takes effect only when Image review (0 28) is off.

  • Page 30: Rotate Tall

    Rotate Tall G button ➜ D playback menu If On is selected, “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures taken with On selected for Auto image rotation will be automatically rotated for display in the monitor. Pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation will be displayed in “wide” (landscape orientation).
  • Page 31 To start the slide show, highlight Start and press J. The following operations can be performed while the slide show is in progress: Press Description Press 4 to return to previous frame, 2 Skip back/skip ahead to skip to next frame. Change or hide photo info displayed View additional photo info...

  • Page 32: Select To Send To Smart Device

    Select to Send to Smart Device G button ➜ D playback menu Select photos for upload to the smart device. Movies can not be selected for upload. Option Description Select image(s) Mark pictures for upload to the smart device. Remove the upload markings from all pictures. Deselect all 32 Menu Guide...

  • Page 33: C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options

    C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To display the photo shooting menu, press G and select the C (photo shooting menu) tab. G button Option Option Photo shooting menu bank Set Picture Control Extended photo menu banks Manage Picture Control Storage folder Color space File naming...

  • Page 34: Photo Shooting Menu Bank

    Photo Shooting Menu Bank G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Photo shooting menu options are stored in one of four banks. With the exceptions of Extended photo menu banks, Multiple exposure, Interval timer shooting, and modifications to Picture Controls (quick adjust and other manual adjustments), changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others.
  • Page 35 Photo Shooting Menu Bank The control panel and information displays show the current photo shooting menu bank. See Also Exposure and flash modes, shutter speed, and aperture can be included in photo shooting menu banks using the Extended photo menu banks option in the photo shooting menu (0 36). For information on using the controls on the camera body to select the photo shooting menu bank, see Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0 97).

  • Page 36: Extended Photo Menu Banks

    Extended Photo Menu Banks G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Select On to include exposure and flash modes, shutter speed (modes S and M only), and aperture (modes A and M only) in the information recorded in each of the four photo shooting menu banks, to be recalled whenever the bank is selected.
  • Page 37 ❚❚ 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. The dialog shown at right will be displayed, with the current primary slot underlined.
  • Page 38 ❚❚ 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.

  • Page 39: 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 52), “_DSC”, followed by a four-digit number and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSC_0001.JPG”).

  • Page 40: Primary Slot Selection

    Primary Slot Selection G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose the primary slot for shooting and playback. Select XQD card slot to designate the card in the XQD card slot as the primary card, SD card slot to choose the SD card. Secondary Slot Function G button ➜...

  • Page 41: Flash Control

    Flash Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose the flash control mode for optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe and adjust settings for off-camera flash photography. ❚❚ Flash Control Mode When an SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300 is mounted on the camera, the flash control mode, flash level, and other flash settings can be adjusted using the...
  • Page 42 • Distance-priority manual: Choose the distance to the subject; flash output will be adjusted automatically. Flash compensation is also available. • Manual: Choose the flash level manually. • Repeating flash: The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multiple-exposure effect. Choose the flash level (Output), the number of times the units fire (Times), and the number of times the flash fires per second (Frequency, measured in Hertz).
  • Page 43 Remote flash photography disabled. Radio AWL A WR-A10 adapter is required when using the WR-R10. Be sure to update the WR-R10 firmware to the latest version; for information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area. Menu Guide...
  • Page 44 ❚❚ Remote Flash Control Choose from the following remote flash photography options. Option Description Choose a separate flash control mode and flash level for each group of remote flash units. If Optical AWL or Group flash Optical/radio AWL is selected for Wireless flash options (0 43), you can choose the channel used by the master flash to communicate with the remote flash units.

  • Page 45: Choose Image Area

    ❚❚ Radio Remote Flash Info View the flash units currently controlled using radio AWL when Radio AWL is selected for Wireless flash options. 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 ×...

  • Page 46: 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 NEF (RAW) as white balance and contrast can be adjusted after shooting.

  • Page 47: Image Size

    JPEG Compression Image quality options with a star (“★”) use compression intended to ensure maximum quality; the size of the files varies with the scene. Options without a star use a type of compression designed to produce smaller files; files tend to be roughly the same size regardless of the scene recorded.

  • Page 48: Nef (Raw) Recording

    NEF (RAW) Recording G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose a compression type and bit depth for NEF (RAW) photographs. ❚❚ NEF (RAW) Compression Option Description NEF images are compressed using a reversible Lossless algorithm, reducing file size by about 20–40% with compressed no effect on image quality.

  • Page 49: Iso Sensitivity Settings

    ISO Sensitivity Settings G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Adjust ISO sensitivity settings for photographs. Option Description Adjust ISO sensitivity. Select from values between ISO 100 and 51200. Settings of from about 0.3 to 1 EV ISO sensitivity below ISO 100 and 0.3 to 5 EV above ISO 51200 are also available for special situations.

  • Page 50: White Balance

    White Balance G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Match white balance to the light source. Option Description Auto White balance is adjusted automatically. Keep white (reduce warm For best results, use type G, E or D lens. If colors) optional flash fires, results are adjusted Normal appropriately.

  • Page 51: 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 Standard processing for balanced results. Standard Recommended for most situations. Minimal processing for natural results.

  • Page 52: 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 preset or custom Picture Control, or edit existing custom Save/edit Picture Controls. Rename Rename a selected Picture Control. Delete a selected Picture Control.

  • Page 53: Active D-Lighting

    Active D-Lighting G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Option Description The camera automatically adjusts Active D-Lighting Auto according to shooting conditions. Extra high High Choose the Active D-Lighting level. Normal Active D-Lighting off.

  • Page 54: High Iso Nr

    High ISO NR G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to reduce “noise”. Option Description Reduce noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels), particularly High in pictures taken at high ISO sensitivities. Choose the Normal amount of noise reduction performed from High, Normal, and Low.

  • Page 55: Auto Distortion Control

    Auto Distortion Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wide- angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with long lenses (note that the edges of the area visible in the viewfinder may be cropped out of the final photograph, and that the time needed to process photographs before recording begins may increase).

  • Page 56: Auto Bracketing Set

    Auto Bracketing Set G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose the setting or settings bracketed when auto bracketing is in effect. Choose AE & flash (j) to perform both exposure and flash-level bracketing, AE only (k) to bracket only exposure, Flash only (l) to perform only flash-level bracketing, WB bracketing (m) to perform white-balance bracketing, or ADL bracketing (y) to perform bracketing using Active D-Lighting.

  • 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 • 0 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) when using the interval timer. Option Description Start interval timer shooting, either after 3 s (Now selected for Start options) or at a selected date and time (Choose start day and start time).

  • Page 59: 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 Destination High ISO NR Choose image area Flicker reduction...

  • Page 60: 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 13). 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 61: 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 62: Iso Sensitivity Settings

    ISO Sensitivity Settings G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Adjust the following ISO sensitivity settings. • ISO sensitivity (mode M): Choose the ISO sensitivity for exposure mode M from values between ISO 100 and Hi 5. Auto ISO sensitivity control is used in other exposure modes.

  • Page 63: White Balance

    White Balance G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose the white balance for movies (0 50). 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 51).

  • Page 64: 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 54). 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 65: Microphone Sensitivity

    Microphone Sensitivity G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Turn the built-in or external microphones (0 204) 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 66: Wind Noise Reduction

    Wind Noise Reduction G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Select On to enable the low-cut filter for the built-in microphone (optional stereo microphones are unaffected), reducing noise produced by wind blowing over the microphone (note that other sounds may also be affected). Wind-noise reduction for optional stereo microphones that support this feature can be enabled or disabled using microphone controls.

  • Page 67: A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

    A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. Custom Setting groups Main menu Custom settings bank (0 71) Menu Guide...
  • Page 68 The following Custom Settings are available: Custom Setting Custom settings bank a Autofocus a1 AF-C priority selection a2 AF-S priority selection a3 Focus tracking with lock-on a4 3D-tracking face-detection a5 3D-tracking watch area a6 Number of focus points a7 Store by orientation a8 AF activation a9 Limit AF-area mode selection a10 Autofocus mode restrictions...
  • Page 69 Custom Setting c Timers/AE lock c1 Shutter-release button AE-L c2 Standby timer c3 Self-timer c4 Monitor off delay d Shooting/display d1 CL mode shooting speed d2 Max. continuous release d3 ISO display d4 Sync. release mode options d5 Exposure delay mode d6 Electronic front-curtain shutter d7 File number sequence d8 Viewfinder grid display...
  • Page 70 Custom Setting f Controls f1 Custom control assignment f2 Multi selector center button f3 Shutter spd & aperture lock f4 Customize command dials f5 Multi selector f6 Release button to use dial f7 Reverse indicators f8 Live view button options f9 D switch f10 Assign MB-D17 buttons g Movie...

  • Page 71: Custom Settings Bank

    Custom Settings Bank G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Custom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination of frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings.
  • Page 72 ❚❚ Restoring Default Settings To restore default settings, highlight a bank in the Custom settings bank menu and press O (Q). A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J to restore default settings for the selected bank (0 14). O (Q) button See Also Menu defaults are listed on page 14.

  • Page 73: A: Autofocus

    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). Option Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release...

  • Page 74: 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 75: 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 changes in the distance to the subject when AF-C is selected during viewfinder photography. ❚❚ Blocked Shot AF Response Choose how quickly focus responds when something passes between the subject and the camera.

  • Page 76: A4: 3D-Tracking Face-Detection

    a4: 3D-Tracking Face-Detection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the camera detects and focuses on faces when 3D-tracking is selected for AF-area mode. a5: 3D-Tracking Watch Area G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu In 3D-tracking, the camera tracks subjects that leave the selected focus point and selects new focus points as required while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 77: A7: Store By Orientation

    a7: Store by Orientation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether separate focus points can be selected for “wide” (landscape) orientation, for “tall” (portrait) orientation with the camera rotated 90° clockwise, and for “tall” orientation with the camera rotated 90° counterclockwise. Select Off to use the same focus point and AF-area mode regardless of camera orientation.

  • Page 78: A8: Af Activation

    Choose Focus point to enable separate focus-point selection, or Focus point and AF-area mode to enable separate selection of both the focus point and the AF-area mode. Camera rotated Landscape (wide) Camera rotated 90°counter-clockwise orientation 90°clockwise a8: AF Activation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the shutter-release button can be used to focus (Shutter/AF-ON) or if focus can only be adjusted using the AF-ON button or other controls to which AF-ON has been assigned...

  • Page 79: A9: Limit Af-Area Mode Selection

    a9: Limit AF-Area Mode Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the AF-area modes that can be selected using the AF-mode button and sub-command dial in viewfinder photography (live view is unaffected). Highlight the desired modes and press 2 to select or deselect.

  • Page 80: A11: Focus Point Wrap-Around

    a11: 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 81: A12: Focus Point Options

    a12: Focus Point Options G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose from the following focus point display options. Option Description Choose On to display the active focus point in manual Manual focus focus mode, Off to display the focus point only during mode focus point selection.

  • Page 82: A13: Manual Focus Ring In Af Mode

    a13: 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 83: 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 84: B4: Easy Exposure Compensation

    b4: Easy Exposure Compensation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation. 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 85: B5: Matrix Metering

    b5: Matrix Metering G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose U Face detection on to enable face detection when shooting portraits with matrix metering during viewfinder photography. b6: Center-Weighted Area G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the size of the area given the most weight in center- weighted metering.

  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 88: 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 200.

  • Page 89: D4: Sync. Release Mode Options

    d4: Sync. Release Mode Options G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the shutters on the remote cameras are synchronized with the shutter on the master camera when using an optional wireless transmitter or wireless remote controller in synchronized release mode.

  • Page 90: D7: File Number Sequence

    d7: 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 91: D8: Viewfinder Grid Display

    File Number Sequence If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 pictures or a photograph numbered 9999, the shutter-release button will be disabled and no further pictures can be taken (in addition, movie recording may be disabled if the current folder is numbered 999 and the next file would be the 992nd or numbered 9992 or higher).

  • Page 92: D10: Optical Vr

    Button Backlights T button Y button U button Release mode dial pointer I button K button G button L (Z/Q) button O (Q) button X button W (M) button J button d10: Optical VR G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This item is displayed only with lenses that support it.

  • Page 93: 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 other flash units are used, shutter speed is set to s.

  • Page 94: E2: Flash Shutter Speed

    e2: Flash Shutter Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines the slowest shutter speed available when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye reduction in programmed auto or aperture-priority auto exposure modes (regardless of the setting chosen, shutter speeds can be as slow as 30 s in shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes or at flash settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or red-eye reduction with slow sync).

  • Page 95: E4: Auto M Iso Sensitivity Control

    G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected when the camera is used with an optional flash unit that supports the Nikon Creative Lighting system, a modeling flash will be emitted when the camera Pv button is pressed.

  • Page 96: E6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)

    e6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M) G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines which settings are affected when AE & flash or AE only is selected for the Auto bracketing set option in the photo shooting menu in manual exposure mode. Option Description Camera varies shutter speed (AE only) or shutter...

  • Page 97: F: Controls

    f: Controls f1: Custom Control Assignment G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the functions assigned to camera controls, whether used individually or in combination with the command dials. ❚❚ Press Choose the roles played by the following controls, highlight the desired option and press the center of the multi selector: Pv button Fn1 button...
  • Page 98 “Press” and “Press + Command Dials” Certain roles can not be assigned simultaneously to both the “press” and “press + command” functions for some controls. Assigning such a role to “press” when it is already assigned to “press + command dial” sets the “press + command dial”...
  • Page 99 0 v x V 8 S Option ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — Matrix metering ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — Center-weighted metering ✔ ✔ ✔ Spot metering — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — Highlight-weighted metering ✔ ✔...
  • Page 100 The following options are available: Option Description Pressing control selects a preset focus point. To choose the point, select it and press the control while pressing the AF-mode button until the focus point flashes. Separate focus points can be selected for “wide” (landscape) orientation and for each of the two “tall”...
  • Page 101 Option Description Focus and exposure lock while the control is AE/AF lock pressed. Exposure locks while the control is pressed. AE lock only Exposure locks when the control is pressed, and remains locked until the control is pressed a AE lock (Reset on release) second time, the shutter is released, or the standby timer expires.
  • Page 102 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 103 Option Description When an optional wireless transmitter or wireless remote controller is connected, the control can be used to toggle between remote release and master or synchronized release. The options available depend on the setting chosen for Custom Setting d4 (Sync. release mode options): •...
  • Page 104 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 105 ❚❚ Press + Command Dials To choose the roles played by the following controls in combination with the command dials, highlight the desired option and press the center of the multi selector: Pv button + y Fn1 button + y Sub-selector center + y BKT button + y Movie record button + y...
  • Page 106 The functions that can be assigned to these controls are as follows: 1 w 9 n Q Option ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Choose image area — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — Shutter spd & aperture lock ✔ ✔ — — —...
  • Page 107 Option Description Press the control and rotate a command dial to Choose non- choose a lens number specified using the Non- CPU lens number CPU lens data option (0 132). Active Press the control and rotate the command dials to D-Lighting adjust Active D-Lighting (0 53).
  • Page 108 ❚❚ Sub-Selector To choose the role assigned to the sub-selector, highlight 7 Sub-selector and press the center of the multi selector. The sub-selector can be used for focus-point selection (x Focus point selection) or to duplicate the role performed by the multi selector (Y Same as multi selector).

  • Page 109: F2: Multi Selector Center Button

    f2: Multi Selector Center Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines the role assigned to the center of the multi selector during viewfinder photography, playback, and live view (regardless of the option selected, pressing the center of the multi selector when a movie is displayed full frame starts movie playback).
  • Page 110 ❚❚ Playback Mode Option Role assigned to center of multi selector Toggle between full-frame and thumbnail Thumbnail on/off playback. In both full-frame and thumbnail playback, a histogram is displayed while the center of the View histograms multi selector is pressed. Toggle between full-frame or thumbnail playback and playback zoom.

  • Page 111: F3: Shutter Spd & Aperture Lock

    f3: Shutter Spd & Aperture Lock G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Selecting On for Shutter speed lock locks shutter speed at the value currently selected in mode S or M. Selecting On for Aperture lock locks aperture at the value currently selected in mode A or M.
  • Page 112 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 dial shutter speed. If On (Mode A) is selected, Change the main command dial will be used to set aperture in main/sub...
  • Page 113 Option Description If Off is selected, the multi selector is used to choose the picture displayed during full-frame playback, highlight thumbnails, and navigate menus. If On or On (image review excluded) is selected, the main command dial can be used to choose the picture displayed during full-frame playback, move the cursor left or right during thumbnail playback, and move the menu highlight bar up or down.

  • Page 114: F5: Multi Selector

    f5: Multi Selector G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If Restart standby timer is selected, operating the multi selector when the standby timer expires will activate the meters and start the standby timer. If Do nothing is selected, the timer will not start when the multi selector is pressed.

  • Page 115: F7: Reverse Indicators

    f7: Reverse Indicators G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu (W) is selected, the exposure indicators in the control panel, viewfinder, and information display are displayed with negative values on the left and positive values on the right. Select (V) to display positive values on the left and negative values on the right.

  • Page 116: F10: Assign Mb-D17 Buttons

    f10: Assign MB-D17 Buttons G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option is available when an optional MB-D17 multi-power battery pack is attached. Choose the functions assigned to MB-D17 controls, whether used individually or in combination with the command dials. MB-D17 Fn button MB-D17 AF-ON button MB-D17 multi selector...
  • Page 117 ❚❚ Fn button+ y Choose the function performed by pressing the Fn button on the battery pack and rotating a command dial. See the “Press + Command Dials” section for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment) on page 105 for more information. Choose image area Photo shooting menu bank Shutter spd &...
  • Page 118 ❚❚ Multi Selector The multi selector on the battery pack can be used for focus- point selection (x Focus point selection) or to duplicate the role performed by the camera multi selector (Y Same as camera multi selector; note that in this case, you can select Info HF/Playback EG for Photo info/playback to reverse the role of the buttons so that pressing the selector up or down displays additional images and pressing the selector left or right changes...

  • Page 119: 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 120 The functions that can be assigned to these controls are as follows: 0 v x 8 G Option ✔ Power aperture (open) — — — — ✔ Power aperture (close) — — — — ✔ Exposure compensation + — — —...
  • Page 121 Option Description Exposure compensation increases while the Pv button is pressed. Use in combination with Exposure Custom Setting g1 (Custom control compensation + assignment) > Fn1 button > Exposure compensation – for button-controlled exposure compensation. Exposure compensation decreases while the Fn1 button is pressed.
  • Page 122 Option Description Press the shutter-release button halfway to start live view. You can then press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (autofocus mode only) and press it all the way down to start or end recording. The shutter-release button can not be used for other purposes while the live view Record movies selector is rotated to 1.
  • Page 123 ❚❚ Press + Command Dials To choose the roles played by the following controls in combination with the command dials, highlight an option and press the center of the multi selector: Pv button + y Fn1 button + y Sub-selector center + y The following functions can be performed by pressing these controls and rotating a command dial: Option...

  • Page 124: 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 Language HDMI Time zone and date Location data Monitor brightness Wireless remote (WR) options Monitor color balance Assign remote (WR) Fn button Virtual horizon...

  • Page 125: Format Memory Card

    Option Option Slot empty release lock Reset all settings Save/load settings Firmware version * Not available when battery is low. See Also Menu defaults are listed on page 18. Format Memory Card G button ➜ B setup menu To begin formatting, choose a memory card slot and select Yes.

  • 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: Monitor Color Balance

    Monitor Color Balance G button ➜ B setup menu Use the multi selector as shown below to adjust monitor color balance with reference to a sample image. The sample image is the last photograph taken or, in playback mode, the last photograph displayed;...

  • Page 129: 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 130: 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 131: Af Fine-Tune

    AF Fine-Tune G button ➜ B setup menu Fine-tune focus for up to 20 lens types. Use only as required; AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus. Auto fine-tuning is available in live view. We recommend that you perform fine-tuning at a focus distance you use frequently;...

  • Page 132: Non-Cpu Lens Data

    Live View Photography Tuning is not applied to autofocus during live view photography. Auto Fine-Tuning Auto fine-tuning is available in live view. After mounting the camera on a tripod and selecting maximum aperture (recommended), rotating the live view selector to C, selecting single-servo autofocus (AF-S), setting the AF-area mode to wide- or normal-area AF, selecting the center focus point, and if possible engaging focus zoom for accurate focus, focus the camera and then press the AF mode and movie-record...

  • Page 133: Clean Image Sensor

    Clean image sensor can be removed manually as described in the section on manual cleaning in the User’s Manual. Note, however, that because the image sensor is easily damaged, we recommend that manual cleaning be performed only by a Nikon-authorized service representative. Menu Guide...

  • Page 134: 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 can not be used with small or medium-sized NEF (RAW) images.
  • Page 135 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 136: Image Comment

    Image Sensor Cleaning Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed. Select Clean sensor and then start only if the dust off reference data will not be used with existing photographs.

  • Page 137: 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 138: Iptc

    IPTC G button ➜ B setup menu IPTC presets can be created on the camera and embedded in new photographs as described below. You can also load IPTC presets saved to a memory card using IPTC Preset Manager software, available for free download from: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com See online help for instructions on using the software.
  • Page 139 ❚❚ Embedding Presets To embed a preset in all new photographs, highlight Auto embed during shooting and press 2. A list of preset will be displayed; highlight a preset and press J (to disable embedding, select Off). ❚❚ Copying Presets to the Camera To copy IPTC presets from a memory card to a selected destination on the camera, select Load/save, then highlight Copy to camera and press 2 to display a list of the presets on...
  • Page 140 IPTC Information IPTC is a standard established by the International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) with the intent of clarifying and simplifying the information required when photographs are shared with a variety of publications. The camera supports standard roman alphanumeric characters only; other characters will not display correctly except on a computer.

  • Page 141: Beep

    Beep G button ➜ B setup menu Choose the pitch and volume of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses using single-servo AF (AF-S), when focus locks during live view photography, while the release timer is counting down in self-timer mode, when the shutter-release button is pressed for a second time during mirror-up photography, when time-lapse shooting ends, or the touch- screen is used for keyboard entry (0 39).

  • Page 142: Touch Controls

    Touch Controls G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust monitor touch control settings. ❚❚ Enable/Disable Touch Controls Enable or disable touch controls. ❚❚ 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. HDMI G button ➜...

  • Page 143: 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 144: 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 145: Assign Remote (Wr) Fn Button

    The WR-R10 connects to the camera using a WR-A10 adapter. Be sure the firmware for the WR-R10 has been updated to the latest version. For information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area. Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button G button ➜...

  • Page 146: 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 protection on typing passwords, see page 39.

  • Page 147: 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 148: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust settings for Bluetooth connections 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. Network G button ➜...

  • Page 149: 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 150: Conformity Marking

    When an Eye-Fi card is inserted, its status is indicated by an icon in the information display: • j: Eye-Fi upload disabled. • k: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no pictures available for upload. • l (static): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting to begin upload. •...

  • Page 151: Mb-D17 Battery Type

    MB-D17 Battery Type G button ➜ B setup menu To ensure that the camera functions as expected when the optional MB-D17 multi-power battery pack is used with AA batteries, match the option selected in this menu to the type of batteries inserted in the battery pack.

  • Page 152: Battery Order

    Battery Order G button ➜ B setup menu Choose whether the battery in the camera or the batteries in the battery pack are used first when an optional MB-D17 multi- power battery pack is attached. Note that if the MB-D17 is powered by an optional AC adapter and power connector, the AC adapter will be used regardless of the option selected.

  • 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. No.

  • Page 154: Slot Empty Release Lock

    The MB-D17 Multi-Power Battery Pack The display for the MB-D17 is shown at right. In the case of EN-EL18a/EN-EL18 batteries, the display shows whether calibration is required. If AA batteries are used, the battery level will be shown by a battery level icon;...

  • Page 155: Save/Load Settings

    Select Save settings to save the following settings to the memory card, or to the memory card in the primary card slot if two memory cards are inserted (if the card is full, an error will be displayed). Use this option to share settings among D500 cameras. Menu...
  • Page 156 Menu Option White balance (with fine-tuning and presets d-1–d-6) Set Picture Control (Custom Picture Controls are saved as Standard) Color space Active D-Lighting Photo shooting Long exposure NR (all banks) High ISO NR Vignette control Auto distortion control Flicker reduction Auto bracketing set File naming Destination...
  • Page 157 Menu Option Custom settings All Custom Settings (all banks) Language Time zone and date (excepting Date and time and Sync with smart device) Information display Non-CPU lens data Clean image sensor Image comment Copyright information IPTC Beep Setup Touch controls HDMI Location data (excepting the option chosen for Download from smart device)

  • Page 158: Reset All Settings

    Settings saved using the D500 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 159: 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 160 Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: Select an item in the retouch menu. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an item, 2 to select. Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J. To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button.
  • Page 161 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 162: Nef (Raw) Processing

    NEF (RAW) Processing G button ➜ N retouch menu Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera.
  • Page 163 Choose settings for the JPEG copy. Adjust the settings listed below. Note that white balance and vignette control are not available with multiple exposures or pictures created with image overlay and that exposure compensation can only be set to values between –2 and +2 EV.

  • Page 164: Trim

    Trim G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. Description W (M) Press W (M) to reduce the size of the crop.

  • Page 165: 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 destination. If two memory cards are inserted, you can choose a destination for the resized copies by highlighting Choose destination and pressing 2 (if only one memory card is inserted,...
  • Page 166 Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. The options shown at right will be displayed; highlight an option and press J. Choose pictures. Highlight Select image and press 2. Highlight pictures and press the center of the multi selector to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button;...
  • Page 167 Save the resized copies. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight Yes and press J to save the resized copies. Viewing Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed. Image Quality Copies created from NEF (RAW), NEF (RAW) + JPEG, or TIFF (RGB) photos have an image quality (0 46) of JPEG fine★;...

  • Page 168: 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 169: Red-Eye Correction

    Red-Eye Correction G button ➜ N retouch menu This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash. Note that red-eye correction may not always produce the expected results and may in very rare circumstances be applied to portions of the image that are not affected by red-eye;...

  • Page 170: 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 171: 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 172: Filter Effects

    Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu Choose from the following color filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture less blue.

  • Page 173: Monochrome

    Monochrome G button ➜ N retouch menu Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype Increase displays a preview of the saturation selected image; press 1 to increase color saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a monochrome copy.

  • Page 174: 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 175 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 button. To view images in other locations, press W (M) and select the desired card and folder.
  • Page 176 Preview the overlay. To preview the composition as shown at right, press 4 or 2 to place the cursor in the Preview column, then press 1 or 3 to highlight Overlay and press J (note that colors and brightness in the preview may differ from the final image).

  • Page 177: Edit Movie

    Edit Movie G button ➜ N retouch menu Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option Description Create a copy from which unwanted footage Choose start/end point has been removed. Save selected frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still.
  • Page 178 Select Side-by-side comparison. Highlight Side-by-side comparison and press J. 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.

  • Page 179: 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 180 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 181 ❚❚ 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 182 ❚❚ 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 183 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 184: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Read this chapter for information on the camera exposure program, on connecting to other devices, and on compatible accessories. Exposure Program The exposure program for programmed auto is shown in the following graph: ISO 100; lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G) f/1.4 f/2.8...

  • Page 185: Connections

    Nikon website for your region. http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Capture NX-D Use Nikon’s Capture NX-D software to fine-tune photos or to change settings for NEF (RAW) pictures and save them in other formats. Capture NX-D is available for download from: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/...

  • Page 186: Copying Pictures To The Computer

    Copying Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed ViewNX-i (0 185). 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. The USB Cable Clip To prevent cable from being disconnected, attach the supplied clip as shown.
  • Page 187 If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically, confirm that the camera is connected and then launch Image Capture (an application that comes with OS X) and select Nikon Transfer 2 as the application that opens when the camera is detected.
  • Page 188 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. 188 Technical Notes...

  • Page 189: Ethernet And Wireless Networks

    Ethernet and Wireless Networks When connected to the camera via the supplied USB cable, the optional WT-7 wireless transmitter (0 198) can be used for connection to computers or ftp servers over wireless or Ethernet networks. ❚❚ Mode Selection The following modes are available when the camera is connected to a network using an optional WT-7 wireless transmitter: Mode...
  • Page 190 During Transfer Movies can not be recorded or played back in image transfer mode (“image transfer mode” applies when images are being transferred via an Ethernet or wireless network and when images remain to be sent). Movies Movies can be uploaded in transfer mode if the camera is connected to an Ethernet or a wireless network and Auto send or Send folder is not selected for Network >...

  • Page 191: 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 192 ❚❚ Printing Pictures One at a Time Display the desired picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X button to zoom in on the current frame (press K to exit zoom). To view six pictures at a time, press the W (M) button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press the X button to display the highlighted picture full frame.
  • Page 193 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 194: Viewing Photographs On Tv

    Volume can be adjusted using television controls; the camera controls can not be used. The HDMI Cable Clip When using the optional Nikon HDMI cable, attach the supplied clip as shown to prevent accidental disconnection. Do not use cable clips with non-Nikon cables.
  • Page 195 ❚❚ HDMI Options The HDMI option in the setup menu (0 124) 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 196 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 (0 195). Slide Shows The Slide show option in the playback menu can be used for automated playback (0 30).

  • Page 197: Other Accessories

    Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D500. Power sources • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 (0 153): Additional EN-EL15 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-25a: The MH-25a can be used to recharge EN-EL15 batteries.
  • Page 198 • Filters intended for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D500 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use the C-PL or C-PLII circular polarizing filter instead. • Use Neutral Color (NC) filters to protect the lens.
  • Page 199 Wireless • USB Cable Gaskets and Connector Covers: Use a UF-7 connector cover for USB cables and UF3-RU14 USB cable gasket to transmitters help prevent accidental disconnections. Before (0 189) connecting the cable, attach the UF-7 at the camera end and the UF3-RU14 at the end that connects to the wireless transmitter.
  • Page 200 WR-1 acting as a transmitter. Note: Be sure the firmware for the WR-R10 and WR-1 has been updated to the latest version. For information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area. Viewfinder •...
  • Page 201 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 202 Body caps mirror, viewfinder screen, and image sensor free of dust when a lens is not in place. Remote The D500 is equipped with a ten-pin remote terminal for remote control and automatic photography. The terminal accessories terminal is provided with a cap, which protects the contacts when the terminal is not in use.
  • Page 203 Remote • Adapter Cord MC-25/MC-25A: Ten-pin to two-pin adapter cord for connection to devices with two-pin terminals, terminal including the MW-2 radio control set, MT-2 accessories intervalometer, and ML-2 modulite control set (length 20 cm/8 in.). • WR Adapter WR-A10: An adapter used to connect WR-R10 wireless remote controllers to cameras with ten-pin remote terminals.
  • Page 204 • Stereo Microphone ME-1: Connect the ME-1 to the camera Microphones microphone jack to record stereo sound and reduce the chance of picking up equipment noise (such as the sounds produced by the lens during autofocusing). • Wireless Microphone ME-W1: Use this wireless Bluetooth microphone for off-camera recording.

  • Page 205: 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 206 Connect the EH-5b 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 P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
  • Page 207 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. SB6H02(11) 6MB34611-02...

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