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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page xxxviii). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
  • Page 2 ❏ Warranty camera) ❏ User’s Manual • Memory cards are sold separately. • Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the package also includes a lens (manuals for the lens may also be provided). D780 Model Name: N1722...
  • Page 3 The Nikon Download Center Visit the Nikon download center to download firmware updates, ViewNX-i and other Nikon software, and manuals for Nikon products including cameras, NIKKOR lenses, and flash units. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    About This Manual ❚❚ Symbols The following symbols and conventions are employed in this manual. Use them to help locate the information you need. This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using this product. This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using this product.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents ................... ii About This Manual................. iv Menu List....................xxxii For Your Safety................xxxviii Notices ....................xliv Getting to Know the Camera Parts of the Camera ................1 Camera Body..............1 The Power Switch............. 7 The Control Panel............. 8 The Viewfinder ..............
  • Page 6 The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining ..33 Battery Level..............33 Memory Card Indicators and Number of Exposures Remaining ......34 Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs ( b Mode)............36 Framing Photographs in the Viewfinder (Viewfinder Photography) ........36 Framing Photographs in the Monitor (Live View) ..............
  • Page 7 The R Button..................68 Viewfinder Photography..........68 Live View Photography..........69 The Mode Dial..................71 Using the Mode Dial ............. 72 The Release Mode Dial................ 73 Choosing a Release Mode........... 73 The Focus-Mode Selector ..............75 The AF-Mode Button ................76 Choosing an AF Mode..........
  • Page 8 The E Button ..................94 Adjusting Exposure Compensation......94 The X ( T ) Button ................95 Adjusting Image Quality..........95 Choosing an Image Size..........97 The W ( Y ) Button ................99 Choosing a Metering Option ........99 The N ( Y ) Button ................
  • Page 9 Choosing How the Camera Focuses (Focus) ......139 Choosing a Focus Mode ..........139 Autofocus Mode............140 AF-Area Mode ............... 145 Focus Point Selection ..........159 Manual Focus ..............162 Exposure-Related Settings (Metering and Exposure Compensation)............166 Choosing How the Camera Sets Exposure ..166 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)....
  • Page 10 Achieving Natural Colors with Different Light Sources (White Balance)................195 White Balance............... 195 Fine-Tuning White Balance........200 Choosing a Color Temperature......204 Preset Manual ............... 209 Varying Exposure or White Balance over a Series of Photographs (Bracketing)............224 Bracketing ..............225 Exposure and Flash Bracketing ......
  • Page 11 Options for Movie Recording and Editing Image Area: Choosing a Movie Crop ........... 262 Frame Size/Frame Rate and Movie Quality ....... 264 Slow-Motion Movies................266 Points to Note When Recording Movies ........268 Editing Movies ..................271 Trimming Movies ............272 Saving Selected Frames..........
  • Page 12 Combining Multiple Exposures in a Single Photo (Multiple Exposure)............... 287 Multiple Exposure Options ........287 Creating a Multiple Exposure........290 Using the i Button............296 Ending Multiple Exposures ........297 Taking Photos at a Set Interval (Interval Timer Shooting)... 298 Interval Timer Shooting Options ......
  • Page 13 Using Non-CPU Lenses (Non-CPU Lens Data) ......349 Entering Lens Data ............351 Recalling Non-CPU Lens Data ......... 352 Playback Viewing Pictures.................. 353 Full-Frame Playback............ 353 Thumbnail Playback ........... 354 Calendar Playback ............355 Playback Controls ............356 Using the Touch Screen..........358 The i Button..............
  • Page 14 Selecting Pictures for Upload ............381 Deleting Pictures ................383 During Playback............383 The Playback Menu............. 385 Connecting to Computers and TVs Connecting to Computers .............. 389 Connecting via USB ............ 389 Wireless Networks (Wi-Fi)......... 394 Connecting to HDMI Devices............396 Connecting to HDMI TVs ..........
  • Page 15 Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi..........430 What Wi-Fi Can Do for You........430 The Wireless Transmitter Utility......430 Infrastructure and Access-Point Modes....431 Connecting in Access-Point Mode ......433 Connecting in Infrastructure Mode....... 439 Uploading Pictures............447 Disconnecting and Reconnecting ......451 Connecting to Networks Using the WT-7 ........
  • Page 16 Flash Compensation ................. 469 Adjusting Flash Compensation......470 FV Lock....................471 Flash Info for On-Camera Units............. 474 Flash Control Mode Displays........474 Remote Flash Photography What Is Remote Flash Photography? .......... 477 Using Remote Flash Units ........478 Radio AWL..................... 479 Establishing a Wireless Connection......
  • Page 17 Menu Guide Defaults ....................511 Playback Menu Defaults..........511 Photo Shooting Menu Defaults ......512 Movie Shooting Menu Defaults......516 Custom Settings Menu Defaults......518 Setup Menu Defaults..........524 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images........ 529 Delete ....................530 Playback Folder................530 Playback Display Options............531 Copy Image(s)................532 Copying Pictures ............
  • Page 18 C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options....544 Reset Photo Shooting Menu............ 545 Storage Folder ................545 Renaming Folders ............545 Select Folder by Number.......... 546 Select Folder from List..........548 File Naming..................550 Role Played by Card in Slot 2........... 551 Image Area..................
  • Page 19 Long Exposure NR................556 High ISO NR ..................557 Vignette Control................558 Diffraction Compensation ............559 Auto Distortion Control .............560 Flicker Reduction................561 Flash Control..................563 Flash Control Mode............. 564 Wireless Flash Options..........565 Remote Flash Control..........566 Radio Remote Flash Info..........566 Auto Bracketing................567 Multiple Exposure................569 HDR (High Dynamic Range) .............569 Interval Timer Shooting .............569 Time-Lapse Movie................570...
  • Page 20 1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options..571 Reset Movie Shooting Menu ........... 572 File Naming..................572 Destination ..................572 Image Area..................573 Auto DX Crop..............573 Frame Size/Frame Rate.............. 573 Movie Quality................574 Movie File Type ................574 ISO Sensitivity Settings..............
  • Page 21 Frequency Response..............582 Wind Noise Reduction..............583 Headphone Volume..............583 Timecode ..................584 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings....586 Reset Custom Settings ...............590 a: Autofocus .................. 590 a1: AF-C Priority Selection ..........590 a2: AF-S Priority Selection..........591 a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On........592 a4: 3D-Tracking Face-Detection........592 a5: Auto-Area AF Face/Eye Detection......593 a6: Focus Points Used ............594 a7: Store Points by Orientation ........595...
  • Page 22 b: Metering/Exposure ............... 601 b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl........601 b2: Easy Exposure Compensation........602 b3: Matrix Metering............. 603 b4: Center-Weighted Area..........603 b5: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure........604 c: Timers/AE Lock................ 605 c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L........605 c2: Standby Timer ..............605 c3: Self-Timer .................
  • Page 23 d10: Framing Grid Display..........615 d11: Peaking Highlights .............615 d12: LCD Illumination ............616 d13: Live View in Continuous Mode......616 d14: Optical VR ..............617 e: Bracketing/Flash ..............618 e1: Flash Sync Speed ............618 e2: Flash Shutter Speed............620 e3: Exposure Comp. for Flash...........620 e4: Auto c ISO Sensitivity Control ........621 e5: Modeling Flash ...............621 e6: Bracketing Order............622...
  • Page 24 f4: OK Button................635 Viewfinder Photography .......... 635 Live View................. 635 Playback Mode ............. 636 f5: Customize Command Dials ........637 Reverse Rotation............637 Change Main/Sub ............637 Aperture Setting ............638 Menus and Playback ..........639 Sub-Dial Frame Advance .......... 640 f6: Release Button to Use Dial..........
  • Page 25 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup..........654 Format Memory Card ..............656 Save User Settings ...............657 Reset User Settings..............657 Language ..................657 Time Zone and Date..............658 Monitor Brightness..............658 Monitor Color Balance..............659 Virtual Horizon ................661 Information Display..............662 AF Fine-Tuning Options.............663 Creating and Saving Fine-Tuning Values.... 665 Choosing a Default Fine-Tuning Value ....
  • Page 26 Image Comment ................681 Input Comment............681 Attach Comment ............681 Copyright Information............... 682 Entering the Names of the Photographer and Copyright Holder ............ 682 Attach Copyright Information ........ 683 Beep Options................. 684 Beep On/Off..............684 Volume ................685 Pitch ................. 685 Touch Controls ................
  • Page 27 Connect to Smart Device ............692 Pairing (Bluetooth) ............692 Select to Send (Bluetooth)........693 Wi-Fi Connection ............694 Connect to PC................696 Wi-Fi Connection ............696 Network Settings ............696 Options ................698 MAC Address ..............699 Wireless Transmitter (WT-7) .............700 Wireless Transmitter ...........
  • Page 28 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies....709 Creating Retouched Copies........710 NEF (RAW) Processing: Creating JPEG Copies of NEF (RAW) Images Without a Computer ......713 Trim....................719 Resize ....................720 Resizing Multiple Images.......... 720 D-Lighting ..................726 Quick Retouch ................727 Red-Eye Correction ..............
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting Before Contacting Customer Support ........751 Problems and Solutions ..............753 Battery/Display ............. 753 Shooting................754 Playback ................762 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks).... 764 Miscellaneous..............764 Alerts and Error Messages ............... 765 Alerts ................765 Error Messages.............. 769 Technical Notes Camera Displays..................
  • Page 30 Compatible Flash Units..............798 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)..798 Other Compatible Accessories............808 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter..............814 Charging AC Adapters..........816 Software....................819 Caring for the Camera ..............821 Storage................821 Cleaning................822 The Low-Pass Filter ............. 823 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ......
  • Page 31 Battery Endurance................867 Trademarks and Licenses..............870 Kit Lens Manual Kit Lenses....................874 AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR Lens Manual .............. 874 Index xxxi...

  • Page 32: Menu List

    Menu List The camera offers the following menus. For a more complete description of individual menu items, refer to the “Menu Guide” chapter in the Reference Manual. Some items may not be displayed depending on camera settings or on the type of lens, flash unit, or other accessory attached.
  • Page 33 MOVIE SHOOTING MENU CUSTOM SETTING MENU Reset movie shooting menu Reset custom settings File naming a Autofocus Destination AF-C priority selection Image area AF-S priority selection Frame size/frame rate Focus tracking with lock-on Movie quality 3D-tracking face-detection Movie file type Auto-area AF face/eye detection ISO sensitivity settings...
  • Page 34 CUSTOM SETTING MENU CUSTOM SETTING MENU b Metering/exposure d Shooting/display EV steps for exposure cntrl CL mode shooting speed Easy exposure Max. continuous release compensation Sync. release mode options Matrix metering Exposure delay mode Center-weighted area Electronic front-curtain Fine-tune optimal shutter exposure Extended shutter speeds...
  • Page 35 CUSTOM SETTING MENU CUSTOM SETTING MENU e Bracketing/flash g Movie Customize i menu Flash sync speed Flash shutter speed Custom controls Exposure comp. for flash AF speed Auto c ISO sensitivity AF tracking sensitivity control Highlight display Modeling flash SETUP MENU Bracketing order Format memory card f Controls...
  • Page 36 SETUP MENU SETUP MENU AF fine-tuning options Airplane mode Non-CPU lens data Connect to smart device Clean image sensor Connect to PC Lock mirror up for cleaning Wireless transmitter (WT-7) Image Dust Off ref photo Conformity marking Pixel mapping Battery info Image comment Slot empty release lock Copyright information...
  • Page 37 RETOUCH MENU MY MENU NEF (RAW) processing Add items Trim Remove items Resize Rank items D-Lighting Choose tab Quick retouch Red-eye correction Straighten Distortion control Perspective control Monochrome Image overlay Trim movie xxxvii...

  • Page 38: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. A DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury.
  • Page 39 Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock. Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product while it is on or plugged in.
  • Page 40 Do not use batteries, chargers, or AC adapters not specifically designated for use with this product. When using batteries, chargers, and AC adapters designated for use with this product, do not: • Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them under heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.
  • Page 41 Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will not be used for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or objects.
  • Page 42 A DANGER (Batteries) Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire: • Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product. • Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat. •...
  • Page 43 A WARNING (Batteries) Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention. Keep batteries out of reach of household pets and other animals. The batteries could leak, overheat, rupture, or catch fire if bitten, chewed, or otherwise damaged by animals.

  • Page 44: Notices

    • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in...
  • Page 45 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction ● Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”...
  • Page 46 Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including lenses, chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

  • Page 47: Getting To Know The Camera

    Getting to Know the Camera Parts of the Camera Camera Body S ( Q ) button ( 0 91) Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit) Sub-command dial Release mode dial ( 0 73) Power switch ( 0 7) Release mode dial lock release Shutter-release button ( 0 36) ( 0 73) E button ( 0 94)
  • Page 48 Lens mounting mark ( 0 25) Self-timer lamp Stereo microphone ( 0 45) Mirror ( 0 822) c ( Y ) button ( 0 101) Meter coupling lever BKT button ( 0 104) Power connector cover ( 0 814) Audio connector cover Connector for external Accessory terminal connector microphones ( 0 808)
  • Page 49 CPU contacts Battery-chamber cover Lens mount ( 0 25) Battery-chamber cover latch Memory card slot cover ( 0 27) Tripod socket Pv button ( 0 105) AF coupling Fn button ( 0 106) Body cap ( 0 25) Getting to Know the Camera...
  • Page 50 Viewfinder eyepiece ( 0 11) Memory card access lamp ( 0 27, 36) Rubber eyecup i button ( 0 63) Diopter adjustment control Tilting monitor ( 0 5, 14) ( 0 11) Live view selector ( 0 40, 45) R button ( 0 68) a button ( 0 40, 45) W ( Y ) button ( 0 99) AF-ON button ( 0 82)
  • Page 51 The Connector Covers Be sure to close the covers when the connectors are not in use. Foreign matter in the connectors could cause malfunction. The Speaker Close proximity to the speaker could corrupt data stored on magnetic stripe cards or other such magnetic storage devices. Keep magnetic storage devices away from the speaker.
  • Page 52 The Serial Number The product serial number is located behind the monitor. Tilting the Monitor • Rotate the monitor gently within the limits of the hinges. Do not use force; failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera or monitor.

  • Page 53: The Power Switch

    The Power Switch Rotate the power switch to the “ON” position as shown to turn the camera on. Returning the switch to the “OFF” position turns the camera off. The LCD Illuminator Rotating the power switch to D activates the control panel backlight (LCD illuminator).

  • Page 54: The Control Panel

    The Control Panel The following indicators appear in the control panel at default settings. For a full list of the indicators that may be displayed, see “Camera Displays” ( 0 773) in “Technical Notes”. Shutter speed Number of exposures remaining ( 0 34, 861) Aperture ISO sensitivity ( 0 91) Memory card icon (Slot 1;...

  • Page 55: The Viewfinder

    The Viewfinder The following indicators appear in the viewfinder at default settings. For a full list of the indicators that may be displayed, see “Camera Displays” ( 0 773) in “Technical Notes”. Number of exposures AF area brackets ( 0 36 ）...
  • Page 56 The Viewfinder When the battery is exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder will dim. The display will return to normal when a charged battery is inserted. Temperature Extremes The brightness of the control panel and viewfinder displays varies with temperature, and response times may drop when the temperature is low;...
  • Page 57 The Diopter Adjustment Control With your eye to the viewfinder, rotate the diopter control until display in the viewfinder is in sharp focus. Viewfinder not in focus Viewfinder in focus Getting to Know the Camera...

  • Page 58: The Live View Displays (Photos/Movies)

    The Live View Displays (Photos/Movies) Press the a button to display the view through the lens in the monitor. Rotate the live view selector to C to take photographs or to 1 to record movies. ❚❚ Live View Photography The following indicators appear in the monitor at default settings.
  • Page 59 “k” (appears when memory Aperture remains for over 1000 Shutter speed exposures; 0 34) Metering ( 0 99) Number of exposures Battery indicator ( 0 33) remaining ( 0 34, 861) Touch shooting ( 0 14, 65) ISO sensitivity ( 0 91) ISO sensitivity indicator ( 0 91) Auto ISO sensitivity indicator ( 0 93)

  • Page 60: Touch Controls

    Touch Controls • The touch-sensitive monitor offers a variety of controls that can be operated by touching the display with your fingers. • Touch controls can be used to: - Focus and release the shutter ( 0 14) - Adjust settings ( 0 15) - View pictures ( 0 16) - View movies ( 0 17) - Access the i menu ( 0 18)
  • Page 61 ❚❚ Adjusting Settings • Tap highlighted settings in the display. • You can then choose the desired option by tapping icons or sliders. • Tap Z or press J to select the chosen option and return to the previous display. Getting to Know the Camera...
  • Page 62 ❚❚ Playback • Flick left or right to view other pictures during full-frame playback. • In full-frame playback, touching the bottom of the display brings up a frame-advance bar. Slide your finger left or right over the bar to scroll rapidly to other pictures.
  • Page 63 • Use slide gestures to view other parts of the image during zoom. • Giving the display two quick taps while zoom is in effect cancels zoom. • To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view, use a pinch gesture in full-frame playback. Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 9, and 72 frames.
  • Page 64 ❚❚ The i Menu • Tapping the i icon during live view displays the i menu ( 0 63). • Tap items to view options. ❚❚ Text Entry • When a keyboard is displayed, you can enter text by tapping the keys.
  • Page 65 ❚❚ Navigating the Menus • After pressing the G button to display the menus, you can slide up or down to scroll. • Tap a menu icon to choose a menu. • Tap menu items to display options. You can then choose the desired option by tapping icons or sliders.
  • Page 66 The Touch Screen • The touch screen responds to static electricity. It may not respond when touched with fingernails or gloved hands. • Do not touch the screen with sharp objects. • Do not use excessive force. • The screen may not respond when covered with third-party protective films.

  • Page 67: First Steps

    First Steps Readying the Camera Attaching the Strap To attach a strap (whether the supplied strap or one that has been purchased separately): First Steps...

  • Page 68: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Charge the supplied EN-EL15b battery in the supplied MH-25a battery charger before use. Insert the battery and plug the charger in (depending on the country or region, the charger comes with either an AC wall adapter or a power cable). •...
  • Page 69 The ambient temperature is too hot or too cold: Use the battery charger at temperatures within the designated temperature range (0 – 40 °C). If the problem persists, unplug the charger and end charging. Bring the battery and charger to a Nikon-authorized service representative. First Steps...

  • Page 70: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the Battery • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the battery. • Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side, slide the battery into the battery chamber until the latch locks it in place. ❚❚...

  • Page 71: Attaching A Lens

    Attaching a Lens • The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR. • Be careful to prevent dust entering the camera. • Confirm that the camera is off before attaching the lens. - Remove the camera body cap ( ) and rear lens cap ( - Align the mounting marks on the camera (...
  • Page 72 - Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place ( • Remove the lens cap before taking pictures. CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring ( 0 791), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). ❚❚...

  • Page 73: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. • The camera has two memory card slots: Slot 1 ( ) and Slot 2 ( ). If you are using only one memory card, insert it into Slot 1.
  • Page 74 Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Do not perform the following operations during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer or other device.
  • Page 75 The Write Protect Switch • SD memory cards are equipped with a write-protect switch. Sliding the switch to the “lock” position write-protects the card, protecting the data it contains. • If you attempt to release the shutter while a write-protected card is inserted, a warning will be displayed and no picture will be recorded.

  • Page 76: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup Choose a language and set the camera clock. Pictures cannot be taken nor settings adjusted until the clock is set. Turn the camera on. When the camera is turned on for the first time after purchase, a language- selection dialog will be displayed.
  • Page 77 Set the camera clock. Use the multi selector and J button to set the camera clock. Select time zone Select date format Select daylight saving time Set time and date (note that the option camera uses a 24-hour clock) The clock can be adjusted at any time using the [Time zone and date] >...
  • Page 78 The B (“Clock Not Set”) Icon Flashing B icon in the control panel indicates that the camera clock has been reset. The date and time recorded with new photographs will not be correct; use the [Time zone and date] > [Date and time] item in the setup menu to set the clock to the correct time and date.

  • Page 79: The Battery Level And Number Of Exposures Remaining

    The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining Before taking photographs, check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. Battery Level Check the battery level before taking photographs. The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. Control panel Viewfinder Description...

  • Page 80: Memory Card Indicators And Number Of Exposures Remaining

    Memory Card Indicators and Number of Exposures Remaining The control panel and viewfinder show the number of additional photographs that can be taken at current settings (i.e, the number of exposures remaining). • The control panel shows the slot or slots that currently hold a memory card (the example shows the icons displayed when cards are inserted in...
  • Page 81 • If two memory cards are inserted, the camera will show the number of additional photographs that can be recorded to the card in Slot 1. When the card in Slot 1 is full, the display will show the number of exposures remaining on the card in Slot •...

  • Page 82: Basic Photography And Playback Taking Photographs ( B Mode)

    Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs ( b Mode) Select b (auto) mode for simple “point-and-shoot” photography. Photographs can be framed in the viewfinder (viewfinder photography) or in the monitor (live view photography). Framing Photographs in the Viewfinder (Viewfinder Photography) Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera,...
  • Page 83 Ready the camera. Holding the handgrip in your right hand and cradling the camera body or lens with your left, bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest. Frame the photograph. • Frame a photograph in the viewfinder. •...
  • Page 84 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. • The in-focus indicator ( I ) will appear in the viewfinder when the focus operation is complete. Viewfinder Description display The subject is in focus. (steady) The focus point is in front of the subject. (steady) The focus point is behind the subject.
  • Page 85 Smoothly press the shutter- release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light while the photograph is being recorded. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.

  • Page 86: Framing Photographs In The Monitor (Live View)

    Framing Photographs in the Monitor (Live View) Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to b . Rotate the live view selector to C (live view photography). Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and live view will start.
  • Page 87 Ready the camera. Hold the handgrip securely in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Frame the photograph. • Position the subject near the center of the frame. • At default settings, the camera automatically detects portrait subjects and positions the focus point over their faces or eyes.
  • Page 88 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The monitor turns off during shooting. Press the a button to exit live view. Basic Photography and Playback...
  • Page 89 Shooting in Live View • Although these effects are not visible in the final pictures, during live view you may notice that: - Moving objects in the display appear distorted (individual subjects such as trains or cars moving at high speed through the frame may be distorted, or the entire frame may appear distorted when the camera is panned horizontally) - Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots are present in...
  • Page 90 The Count Down Display A count down will appear in the top left corner of the display approximately 30 s before live view ends automatically. • If the timer has been triggered by Custom Setting c4 [Monitor off delay], the count down will be displayed in black starting 30 s before the timer expires, switching to red when there are only 5 s to go.

  • Page 91: Recording Movies ( B Mode)

    Recording Movies ( b Mode) b (auto) mode can also be used for simple “point-and-shoot” movie recording. “Filming” Versus “Recording” Throughout this manual, the terms “filming” and “recording” are used as follows: “filming” is used if the live view selector is rotated to 1 , while “recording”...
  • Page 92 Press the a button. • The mirror will be raised and live view will start. The viewfinder will go dark and the view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. • During live view, exposure for movies and photographs can be previewed in the monitor.
  • Page 93 • A recording indicator will be displayed in the monitor. The monitor also shows the time remaining, or in other words the approximate amount of new footage that can be recorded to the memory card. Recording indicator Time remaining • Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone.
  • Page 94 Recording Movies • When filming movies, you may notice the following in the display. These phenomena will also be visible in any footage recorded with the camera. - Flicker or banding in scenes lit by such sources as fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps - Distortion associated with motion (individual subjects such as trains or cars moving at high speed through the frame may be distorted, or the entire frame may appear distorted when the camera is panned...
  • Page 95 • Sounds made by the camera may be audible in footage recorded: - During autofocus - When power aperture is used - During aperture adjustment - With vibration reduction enabled on vibration reduction (VR) lenses • If the sound level is displayed in red, the volume is too high. Adjust microphone sensitivity.

  • Page 96: Taking Photos During Filming

    Taking Photos During Filming Photos can be taken during filming by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down. The resulting photo will have an aspect ratio of 16:9. • A C icon will flash in the display when a photo is taken. •...

  • Page 97: Playback

    Playback Press the K button to view photos and movies recorded with the camera. Press the K button. • A picture will be displayed in the monitor. • The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is shown by an icon. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures.
  • Page 98 Image Review When [On] is selected for [Image review] in the playback menu, pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting without the user pressing the K button. Basic Photography and Playback...

  • Page 99: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon. Tap the a icon in the display or press J to start playback (a progress bar shows your approximate position in the movie). 1 icon Length a icon Current position/total length Progress bar Volume Guide...
  • Page 100 ❚❚ Movie Playback Operations Description Press 3 to pause playback. Pause Press J to resume playback when playback is paused Resume or during rewind/advance. • Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. Speed increases with each press, from 2× to 4× to 8× to 16×.
  • Page 101 Description If the movie contains indices, rotating the sub- command dial takes you to the next or previous index. • Skip to index Indices can be added or removed from the [EDIT MOVIE] menu, which can be displayed by pausing playback and pressing the i button.

  • Page 102: Deleting Unwanted Pictures

    Deleting Unwanted Pictures Pictures can be deleted as described below. Note that once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Display the picture. • Press the K button to start playback and press 4 or 2 until the desired picture is displayed. •...

  • Page 103: Camera Controls The G Button

    Camera Controls The G Button Press the G button to view the menus. D PLAYBACK MENU C PHOTO SHOOTING MENU 1 MOVIE SHOOTING MENU A CUSTOM SETTING MENU B SETUP MENU N RETOUCH MENU O MY MENU/ m RECENT SETTINGS d Help icon Current settings * You can choose the menu displayed.

  • Page 104: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus You can navigate the menus using the multi selector and J button. Move cursor up Select highlighted item Display sub-menu, select highlighted item, or move cursor right Move cursor down Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left Highlight the icon for the current menu.
  • Page 105 Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. Camera Controls...
  • Page 106 Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. Select the highlighted option. • Press J . • To exit without making a selection, press the G button. • To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
  • Page 107 Grayed-Out Items Some items and menu options may be unavailable depending on the mode and camera state. Unavailable items are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. Text Entry A keyboard is displayed when text entry is required. Text display area Keyboard area Keyboard selection •...
  • Page 108 The d (Help) Icon • Where available, a description of the currently-selected item can be viewed by pressing the Q / g ( U ) button. • Press 1 or 3 to scroll. • Press Q / g ( U ) again to return to the menus. Touch Controls You can also navigate the menus using touch controls ( 0 14).

  • Page 109: The I Button (The I Menu)

    The i Button (the i Menu) For quick access to frequently-used settings, press the i button or tap the i icon in the live-view display to view the i menu. • Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options.
  • Page 110 Grayed-Out Items Some items and menu options may be unavailable depending on the mode and camera status. Unavailable items are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. The Command Dials • The main command dial can be used to choose the setting for the item currently highlighted in the i menu.

  • Page 111: The Still Photography I Menu

    The Still Photography i Menu Pressing the i button during still photography displays the items listed below. Highlight the desired item using the multi selector and press J to view options. 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 Viewfinder photography Live view photography Set Picture Control...

  • Page 112: The Movie I Menu

    The Movie i Menu Pressing the i button during movie recording displays the items listed below. Highlight the desired item using the multi selector and press J to view options. 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 Set Picture Control White balance Frame size and rate/Image...

  • Page 113: The Playback I Menu

    The Playback i Menu Pressing the i button during playback displays a context- sensitive i menu of frequently-used playback options. Photo playback Movie playback Movie playback paused Camera Controls...

  • Page 114: The R Button

    The R Button Use the R button to view shooting information or choose the indicators displayed. Viewfinder Photography During viewfinder photography, you can press the R button to view an information display in the monitor. The display lists such data as shutter speed, aperture, number of exposures remaining, and AF-area mode.

  • Page 115: Live View Photography

    Live View Photography Use the R button to cycle through the following displays: ❚❚ Live View Selector Rotated to C Indicators on Simplified display Histogram * Virtual horizon * Displayed when [On] is selected for Custom Setting d9 [Exposure Preview (Lv)] in mode P, S, A, or M. Not displayed if [On] is selected for [Multiple exposure] >...
  • Page 116 ❚❚ Live View Selector Rotated to 1 Indicators on Simplified display Histogram Virtual horizon Camera Controls...

  • Page 117: The Mode Dial

    The Mode Dial Use the mode dial to choose a shooting mode. Choose whether to adjust shutter speed and/or aperture manually or leave the camera in charge. Camera Controls...

  • Page 118: Using The Mode Dial

    Using the Mode Dial Press the mode dial lock release and rotate the mode dial to choose from the following modes: Mode Description A simple, “point-and-shoot” mode that Auto leaves the camera in charge of settings ( 0 36, 45). Programmed The camera sets shutter speed and aperture auto...

  • Page 119: The Release Mode Dial

    The Release Mode Dial Rotate the release mode dial to choose the operation performed when the shutter is released. Choosing a Release Mode Press the release mode dial lock release on top of the camera and rotate the release mode dial. Mode Description The camera takes one photograph each time the...
  • Page 120 Mode Description The camera takes photos at up to 7 fps while the shutter-release button is pressed. • When [On] is selected for [Silent live view photography] in the photo shooting menu during live view, the frame advance rate varies Continuous with the option selected for [NEF (RAW) high speed...

  • Page 121: The Focus-Mode Selector

    The Focus-Mode Selector Choose AF for autofocus, M for manual focus. Camera Controls...

  • Page 122: The Af-Mode Button

    The AF-Mode Button Choose the AF and AF-area modes. The AF mode determines how the camera focuses in autofocus mode, the AF-area mode how the camera selects the focus point for autofocus. Camera Controls...

  • Page 123: Choosing An Af Mode

    Choosing an AF Mode Hold the AF-mode button and rotate the main command dial. The options available vary with camera settings. Option Description The camera uses AF-S when photographing stationary subjects and AF-C when [AF mode AF-A photographing subjects that are in motion. auto-switch] •...

  • Page 124: Choosing An Af-Area Mode

    Choosing an AF-Area Mode Hold the AF-mode button and rotate the sub-command dial. The options available vary with the AF mode. ❚❚ Viewfinder Photography Option Description [Single-point The camera focuses on a point selected by the user. • Use with stationary subjects. The camera focuses on a point selected by the user;...
  • Page 125 Option Description The user selects the focus point; while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway, the camera will track subjects that leave the selected focus point and select new focus points as required. This option is available [3D-tracking] when AF-A or AF-C is selected for AF mode. •...
  • Page 126 ❚❚ Live View Option Description With a focus area smaller than that employed for [Single-point AF], pinpoint AF is used for pinpoint focus on a selected spot in the frame. • It is recommended for shots involving static [Pinpoint subjects, such as buildings, in-studio product photography, and close-ups.
  • Page 127 Option Description The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus area. • Use on occasions when you don’t have time to select the focus point yourself, for portraits, or for snapshots and other spur-of-the-moment photos. [Auto-area • If a portrait subject is detected during live view photography, an amber border indicating the focus point will appear around the subject’s face.

  • Page 128: The Af-On Button

    The AF-ON Button The AF-ON button can be used for focus in autofocus mode. • You can choose the role assigned to the AF-ON button. Use Custom Settings f3 [Custom controls] and g2 [Custom controls] in the Custom Settings menu to choose the roles played by the button during photography and movie recording, respectively.

  • Page 129: Exposure (Ae) Lock

    Exposure (AE) Lock Exposure lock can be used to recompose shots after metering a subject that will not be in the selected focus area in the final composition. Exposure lock is particularly effective when [Spot metering] or [Center-weighted metering] is selected for metering.
  • Page 130 With the shutter-release button pressed halfway ), press the A button ( • Focus and exposure will lock while the A button is pressed. Exposure will not change even when the composition is altered. • An AE-L icon will be displayed in the viewfinder or monitor.
  • Page 131 Locking Focus When AF-S Is Selected for AF Mode Focus will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus will also lock while the A button is pressed. Using the Shutter-Release Button for Exposure Lock If [On (half press)] is selected for Custom Setting c1 [Shutter-release button AE-L], exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 132: The Q / G ( U ) Button

    The Q / g ( U ) Button The Q / g ( U ) button can be used during shooting to adjust white balance. White balance delivers natural colors with light sources of different hues. The Q / g ( U ) Button The Q / g ( U ) button may be disabled in some shooting modes or when certain conditions apply.
  • Page 133 Options for the selected setting, if any, can be selected by holding the Q / g ( U ) button and rotating the sub-command dial. If coordinates are displayed as shown, you can hold the Q / g ( U ) button and fine-tune white balance using the multi selector.
  • Page 134 Option Description White balance is adjusted automatically 4 [Auto] for optimal results with most light sources. i [Keep white (reduce Eliminate the warm color cast produced warm colors)] by incandescent lighting. j [Keep overall Partially preserve the warm color cast atmosphere] produced by incandescent lighting.
  • Page 135 Option Description I [Fluorescent] [Sodium-vapor lamps] [Warm-white fluorescent] Use under fluorescent lighting; choose [White fluorescent] the bulb type according to the light [Cool-white fluorescent] source. [Day white fluorescent] [Daylight fluorescent] [High temp. mercury- vapor] Use with studio strobe lighting and other 5 [Flash] large flash units.
  • Page 136 Protecting Pictures from Deletion During playback, the Q / g ( U ) button can be used to protect pictures. Protecting pictures helps prevent accidental deletion. Viewing Help Where available, a description of the currently-selected item can be viewed by pressing the Q / g ( U ) button ( 0 62). Camera Controls...

  • Page 137: The S ( Q ) Button

    The S ( Q ) Button Use the S ( Q ) button to adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity). The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures.
  • Page 138 High ISO Sensitivities The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing pictures to be taken when lighting is poor and helping prevent blur when the subject is in motion. Note, however, that the higher the sensitivity, the more likely the image is to be affected by “noise”...

  • Page 139: Enabling Auto Iso Sensitivity Control

    Enabling Auto ISO Sensitivity Control In P, S, A, and M modes, you can hold the S ( Q ) button and rotate the sub-command dial to choose whether the camera will automatically adjust ISO sensitivity if the desired exposure cannot be achieved at the value selected by the user.

  • Page 140: The E Button

    The E Button Use the E (exposure compensation) button to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. Exposure compensation can be used to make pictures brighter or darker. −1 EV No exposure +1 EV compensation The E Button The E button may be disabled in some shooting modes or when certain conditions apply.

  • Page 141: The X ( T ) Button

    The X ( T ) Button The X ( T ) button is used to adjust image quality and choose the size of JPEG images. Adjusting Image Quality During viewfinder photography, image quality can be adjusted by holding the X ( T ) button and rotating the main command dial.
  • Page 142 Option Description [NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine m ] Record two copies of each photo: an NEF [NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine] (RAW) image and a JPEG copy. For the [NEF (RAW) + JPEG JPEG copy, you can choose from options normal m ] prioritizing image quality or file size.

  • Page 143: Choosing An Image Size

    Choosing an Image Size During viewfinder photography, image size can be adjusted by holding the X ( T ) button and rotating the sub-command dial. Choose from [Large], [Medium], and [Small]; the selected option applies to JPEG photos. The physical dimensions of the photos in pixels varies with image area.
  • Page 144 Zoom Preview (Live View Photography) Press the X ( T ) button to zoom in on the view through the lens in the monitor. • The zoom ratio increases each time the X ( T ) button is pressed; to zoom out, press W ( Y ).

  • Page 145: The W ( Y ) Button

    The W ( Y ) Button Use the W ( Y ) button to choose how the camera meters light when setting exposure. The W ( Y ) Button The W ( Y ) button may be disabled in some shooting modes or when certain conditions apply.
  • Page 146 Option Description Matrix metering is adapted to a wide range of L [Matrix metering] subjects. It produces natural-looking results. The camera assigns the greatest weight to the [Center-weighted center of the frame. It can be used with metering] subjects that dominate the composition, for example.

  • Page 147: The N ( Y ) Button

    The N ( Y ) Button Use the N ( Y ) button to adjust flash mode and compensation when using optional flash units. Flash mode determines the effect produced by the flash, flash compensation the flash level. The N ( Y ) Button The N ( Y ) button may be disabled in some shooting modes or when certain conditions apply.
  • Page 148 Shooting Option Description mode b , P, S, A, [Fill flash] This mode is recommended for M, EFCT (front-curtain ( j and m most situations. sync) excluded) b , P, S, A, [Red-eye The flash fires before the reduction] M, EFCT photograph is taken, reducing “red- ( j and m (red-eye...

  • Page 149: Adjusting Flash Compensation

    Adjusting Flash Compensation Hold the N ( Y ) button and rotate the sub-command dial. • Choose positive values for brighter lighting, negative values to ensure that the subject is not too brightly lit. • Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0.0.

  • Page 150: The Bkt Button

    The BKT Button Use the BKT button to choose the bracketing increment and number of shots in the bracketing program. Bracketing is used to vary exposure, flash level, white balance, or Active D-Lighting (ADL) over a series of shots. • The role performed by the BKT button can be chosen using Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls].

  • Page 151: The Pv Button

    Pv button. • Optional flash units compatible with the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) will emit a modeling flash. The modeling flash can be disabled by selecting [Off] for Custom Setting e5 [Modeling flash].

  • Page 152: The Fn Button

    The Fn Button Use the Fn button for quick access to selected settings. • The assigned setting can be adjusted by holding the Fn button and rotating the command dials. In some cases, adjustments can be made using both the main and sub-command dials. •...

  • Page 153: Shooting Settings Choosing A Shooting Mode

    Shooting Settings Choosing a Shooting Mode Keeping the mode dial lock release pressed, rotate the mode dial to choose from the following modes: Mode Description A simple, “point-and-shoot” mode that Auto ( 0 36, 45) leaves the camera in charge of settings. Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for Programmed optimal exposure.
  • Page 154 Mode Description User chooses aperture; camera selects Aperture- shutter speed for best results. Use to blur priority auto background or bring both foreground and ( 0 111) background into focus. User controls both shutter speed and Manual aperture. Set shutter speed to Bulb or Time ( 0 113) for long time-exposures.

  • Page 155: Shooting In Modes P, S, A, And M

    Shooting in Modes P, S, A, and M ❚❚ P (Programmed Auto) In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal exposure in most situations. You also have the option of choosing different combinations of shutter speed and aperture without altering exposure (“flexible program”).
  • Page 156 ❚❚ S (Shutter-Priority Auto) In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. To choose a shutter speed, rotate the main command dial while the exposure meters are on. •...
  • Page 157 ❚❚ A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. To adjust aperture, rotate the sub-command dial while the exposure meters are on. • Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum values for the lens.
  • Page 158 Non-CPU Lenses Use the lens aperture ring to adjust aperture. If the maximum aperture of the lens has been specified using the [Non-CPU lens data] item in setup menu when a non-CPU lens is attached, the current f-number will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel, rounded to the nearest full stop.
  • Page 159 ❚❚ M (Manual) You control both shutter speed and aperture. Choose this mode for long time-exposures of such subjects as fireworks or the night sky (Bulb or Time photography, 0 170). Shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted with reference to the exposure indicators by rotating the command dials as follows while the standby timer is on: •...
  • Page 160 AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used to set aperture. Extended Shutter Speeds For shutter speeds as slow as 900 s (15 minutes), select [On] for Custom Setting d6 [Extended shutter speeds (M)].

  • Page 161: User Settings: U1 And U2 Modes

    User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes Assign frequently-used settings to the U1 and U2 positions on the mode dial. ❚❚ Saving User Settings Follow the steps below to save settings: Adjust settings. Make the desired adjustments to camera settings, including: •...
  • Page 162 Select a position. Highlight [Save to U1] or [Save to U2] and press 2 . Save user settings. Highlight [Save settings] using 1 and 3 and press J to assign current settings to the selected user settings mode. Take pictures using saved settings.
  • Page 163 User Settings The following cannot be saved to U1 or U2. • Photo shooting menu: - [Storage folder] - [Image area] - [Manage Picture Control] - [Multiple exposure] - [Interval timer shooting] - [Time-lapse movie] - [Focus shift shooting] • Movie shooting menu: - [Image area] - [Manage Picture Control]...
  • Page 164 ❚❚ Resetting User Settings To reset settings for U1 or U2 to default values: Select [Reset user settings]. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight [Reset user settings] in the setup menu and press 2 . Select a position. Highlight [Reset U1] or [Reset U2] and press 2 .

  • Page 165: Using Special Effects Modes

    Using Special Effects Modes ❚❚ Choosing an Effect To choose an effect, rotate the mode dial to EFCT and then rotate the main command dial to choose the desired option. ❚❚ Special Effects Option Description Use under conditions of darkness to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities.
  • Page 166 Option Description Create photos and movies with saturation and peripheral illumination similar to pictures shot [Toy camera with a toy camera. effect] • k ([Toy camera effect]) effects can be adjusted in live view ( 0 123). Create photos that appear to be pictures of dioramas.
  • Page 167 Preventing Blur Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds. Special Effects Modes • Pictures taken in j , f , d , e , k , l , or m mode with [NEF (RAW)] selected for image quality will be recorded at an image quality of [JPEG fine m ], while in the case of pictures taken at a setting of NEF (RAW) + JPEG, only the JPEG copy will be recorded.
  • Page 168 ❚❚ Adjusting e (Photo Illustration) Settings When e is selected, the effect can be adjusted in live view: Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. Press J . Photo illustration options will be displayed.
  • Page 169 ❚❚ Adjusting k (Toy Camera Effect) Settings When k is selected, the effect can be adjusted in live view: Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. Press J . Toy camera effect options will be displayed.
  • Page 170 ❚❚ Adjusting l (Miniature Effect) Settings When l is selected, the effect can be adjusted in live view: Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. Position the focus point. • Use the multi selector to position the focus point in the area that you want to be in focus.
  • Page 171 Display options. Press J to display miniature effect options. Choose the orientation and size of the area that will be in focus. • Press 4 or 2 to choose the orientation of the area that will be in focus. • Press 1 or 3 to choose the width of the area that will be in focus.
  • Page 172 ❚❚ Adjusting m (Selective Color) Settings When m is selected, the effect can be adjusted in live view: Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. Press J . Selective color options will be displayed.
  • Page 173 Select colors. • Frame an object of the desired color in the white square at the center of the display. • To zoom in for more precise color selection, press X ( T ). Press W ( Y ) to zoom out. •...
  • Page 174 Select additional colors. • To select additional colors, rotate the main command dial to highlight another of the numbered color boxes and repeat Steps 3 and 4. • Up to 3 colors can be selected. • To deselect the highlighted color, press O ( Q ).

  • Page 175: Image Recording Options (Image Area, Quality, And Size)

    Image Recording Options (Image Area, Quality, and Size) Adjusting Image Area Settings Image area settings can be displayed by selecting [Image area] in the photo shooting menu. Shooting Settings...
  • Page 176 ❚❚ Choose Image Area Choose the image area. The following options are available: Option Description Images are recorded in FX format with an angle of c [FX (36×24)] view equivalent to a NIKKOR lens on a 35 mm format camera. Images are recorded in DX format.
  • Page 177 DX Lenses DX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller angle of view than lenses for 35 mm format cameras. If [Auto DX crop] is off and an option other than [DX (24 × 16)] (DX format) is selected for [Choose image area] when a DX lens is attached, the edges of the image may be eclipsed.
  • Page 178 Choosing the Image Area via Buttons and Command Dials If [Choose image area] has been assigned to a button using Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls], the image area can be selected by pressing the button and rotating a command dial. •...
  • Page 179 ❚❚ [Auto DX Crop] Choose whether the camera automatically selects the [DX (24×16)] (DX format) image area when a DX lens is attached. Option Description The camera automatically selects the [DX (24×16)] [On] (DX format) image area when a DX lens is attached. [Off] Automatic image-area selection disabled.

  • Page 180: Adjusting Image Quality

    Adjusting Image Quality Choose the image quality option used when photographs are recorded. Option Description Record two copies of each photo: an [NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine m ] NEF (RAW) image and a JPEG copy. • For the JPEG copy, you can choose [NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine] from options prioritizing image quality or file size.
  • Page 181 NEF (RAW) image files (extension “*.nef”) contain the raw data output from the image sensor. • Using Nikon’s ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D software, you can adjust and re-adjust settings such as exposure compensation and white balance as often as you please without degrading image quality, making this format ideal for photos that will be processed in multiple different ways.
  • Page 182 ❚❚ Choosing an Image Quality Option During viewfinder photography, you can choose an image quality option by holding the X ( T ) button and rotating the main command dial. The Photo Shooting Menu [Image Quality] Option Image quality can also be adjusted using the [Image quality] item in the photo shooting menu.

  • Page 183: Choosing An Image Size

    Choosing an Image Size Choose a size for new JPEG pictures. The size for JPEG pictures can be selected from [Large], [Medium], and [Small]. The number of pixels in the image varies with the option selected for image area ( 0 129). Image area Option Size (pixels)
  • Page 184 ❚❚ Choosing an Image Size During viewfinder photography, you can choose the image size by holding the X ( T ) button and rotating the sub-command dial. The Photo Shooting Menu [Image Size] Option Image size for JPEG images can also be adjusted using the [Image size] item in the photo shooting menu.

  • Page 185: Choosing How The Camera Focuses (Focus)

    Choosing How the Camera Focuses (Focus) Choosing a Focus Mode Rotate the focus-mode selector to AF to select autofocus or to M to select manual focus. During viewfinder photography, the camera focuses using 51 focus points. Shooting Settings...

  • Page 186: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in autofocus mode. ❚❚ Viewfinder Photography Option Description The camera uses AF-S when photographing [AF mode AF-A stationary subjects and AF-C when auto-switch] photographing subjects that are in motion. For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 187 Predictive Focus Tracking If AF-C is selected for AF mode, or if AF-A is selected and the camera is shooting using AF-C, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward or away from the camera while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway or the AF-ON button is pressed.
  • Page 188 ❚❚ Live View Photography Option Description The camera automatically selects AF-S when the subject is stationary and AF-C when the [AF mode subject is in motion. AF-A auto-switch] • This option is available only during still photography. For stationary subjects. Press the shutter- release button halfway to focus.
  • Page 189 Option Description The camera adjusts focus continuously in response to subject movement or changes in composition. When the shutter-release button AF-F [Full-time AF] is pressed halfway, the focus point will turn from red to green and focus will lock. • This option is available only during filming.
  • Page 190 ❚❚ Choosing an Autofocus Mode To choose the autofocus mode, hold the AF-mode button and rotate the main command dial. • During viewfinder photography, the selected AF mode is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder. • During live view photography and filming, the selected AF mode is displayed in the monitor.

  • Page 191: Af-Area Mode

    AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera selects the focus point for autofocus. ❚❚ Viewfinder Photography Option Description Select the focus point ( 0 159); the camera will focus [Single-point on the subject in the selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects. Select the focus point.
  • Page 192 Option Description Select the focus point. While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in AF-A and AF-C focus modes, the camera will use all 51 focus points to track subjects that leave the selected point and choose new points as required. •...
  • Page 193 Option Description The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus point. • If a face is detected, the camera will give priority to the portrait subject (face- detection AF). This lets you concentrate on composition and facial expressions even if your subject is in motion ( 0 155). [Auto-area AF] •...
  • Page 194 AF-Area Mode AF-area mode is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. Viewfinder focus- Control AF-area mode Viewfinder point display panel (during selection) [Single-point AF] [Dynamic-area AF (9 points)] [Dynamic-area AF (21 points)] [Dynamic-area AF (51 points)] [3D-tracking] [Group-area AF] [Auto-area AF] * Only active focus point is displayed in the viewfinder.
  • Page 195 3D-Tracking When [3D-tracking] is selected for AF-area mode, the camera stores the colors in the area surrounding the focus point at the moment the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. Consequently 3D-tracking may not produce the desired results with subjects that are similar in color to the background or that occupy a very small area of the frame.
  • Page 196 ❚❚ Live View Photography Option Description Recommended for shots involving static subjects, such as buildings, in-studio product photography, or close-ups. Use for pinpoint focus on a selected [Pinpoint spot in the frame smaller than the focus point for [Single-point AF]. This option is available only when AF-S is chosen for AF mode during still photography.
  • Page 197 Option Description The camera focuses on a point selected by the user. If the subject briefly leaves the selected point, the camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points. • Use for photographs of athletes and other active [Dynamic- subjects that are hard to frame using [Single- area AF]...
  • Page 198 Using Autofocus in Live View • The camera may be unable to focus if: - The subject contains lines parallel to the long edge of the frame - The subject lacks contrast - The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness - The focus point includes night-time spot lighting or a neon sign or other light source that changes in brightness...
  • Page 199 s : The Center Focus Point In all AF-area modes except [Auto-area AF], a dot appears in the focus point when it is in the center of the frame. Quick Focus-Point Selection For quicker focus-point selection, choose [Every other point] for Custom Setting a6 [Focus points used] to use only a quarter of the available focus points (the number of points available for [Pinpoint AF] and [Wide-area AF (L)] does not change).
  • Page 200 ❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode To choose the AF-area mode, hold the AF-mode button and rotate the sub-command dial. • During viewfinder photography, the selected AF-area mode is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder. • During live view photography and filming, the selected AF-area mode is displayed in the monitor.
  • Page 201 ❚❚ Face/Eye-Detection AF When [Auto-area AF] is selected for AF- area mode, you have the option of enabling face-detection AF, allowing the camera to detect the faces of human portrait subjects. Face/eye detection AF, in which the camera detects both faces and eyes, is available during live view photography.
  • Page 202 Live View Photography • If [Face and eye detection on] is selected and a portrait subject is detected, an amber border indicating the focus point will appear around the subject’s face. If the camera detects the subject’s eyes during live view photography, the border will instead be displayed around one or the other of their eyes.
  • Page 203 Face/Eye-Detection AF • Eye detection is not available during movie recording. • Eye and face detection may not perform as expected if: - the subject’s face occupies a very large or very small proportion of the frame, - the subject’s face is lit too brightly or too poorly, - the subject is wearing glasses or sunglasses, - the subject’s face or eyes are obscured by hair or other objects, or - the subject moves excessively during shooting.
  • Page 204 ❚❚ Subject Tracking AF If [Auto-area AF] is selected for AF-area mode during live view, you can press J to enable focus tracking. The focus point will change to a targeting reticle; position the reticle over the target and press the AF-ON button or press J again to start tracking.

  • Page 205: Focus Point Selection

    Focus Point Selection Except when [Auto-area AF] is selected for AF-area mode, the focus point can be selected manually, allowing photographs to be composed with the subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame. Undo the focus selector lock. Rotate the focus selector lock to I .
  • Page 206 • The center focus point can be selected by pressing J . • The focus selector lock can be rotated to the locked (L) position following selection to prevent the selected focus point from changing when the multi selector is pressed. Focus Lock If your subject will not be in the selected focus point in the final composition, or if the camera is unable to focus on the selected subject,...
  • Page 207 Getting Good Results with Autofocus The camera may be unable to focus under the conditions listed below, in which case the shutter release may be disabled or pictures may be out of focus, the latter a result of the camera either displaying the in-focus indicator ( I )—or, in live view, displaying the focus point in green—when the subject is not in focus.

  • Page 208: Manual Focus

    Manual Focus Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results. • AF lenses: Set the lens focus mode switch (if present) and camera focus-mode selector to M.
  • Page 209 To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. AF Lenses Do not use AF lenses with the lens focus-mode switch set to M and the camera focus-mode selector set to AF.
  • Page 210 ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder The focus indicators ( I ) in the viewfinder and monitor can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus. • In-focus indicators ( I ) are displayed when the subject is in focus. Focus indicator Status The subject is in focus.
  • Page 211 AF-P Lenses When an AF-P lens is used in manual focus mode, the in-focus indicator will flash in the viewfinder (or in live view, the focus point will flash in the monitor) to warn that continuing to rotate the focus ring in the current direction will not bring the subject into focus.

  • Page 212: Exposure-Related Settings (Metering And Exposure Compensation)

    Exposure-Related Settings (Metering and Exposure Compensation) Choosing How the Camera Sets Exposure Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. Choose the method used and area metered when the camera sets exposure. • In modes other than P, S, A, and M, the camera selects the metering method according to the scene.
  • Page 213 Option Description The camera meters a circle 4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter (approximately 1.5% of the frame). The circle is centered on the current focus point, making it possible to meter off-center subjects (the [Spot camera will meter the center focus point if a metering] non-CPU lens or an AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8–15mm f/3.5–4.5E ED lens is attached or if [Auto-area AF] is...
  • Page 214 ❚❚ Choosing a Metering Option Hold the W ( Y ) button and rotate the main command dial. • The selected metering option is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder. 168 Shooting Settings...
  • Page 215 [Matrix Metering] and Lens Type The metering method used when [Matrix metering] is selected varies with the lens. • CPU lenses: - 3D color matrix metering III: Available with type D, E, and G CPU lenses. The camera includes distance information when calculating exposure.

  • Page 216: Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)

    Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) The camera offers two options for long time-exposures: Bulb and Time. Long time-exposures can be used for pictures of fireworks, night scenery, the stars, or moving lights. Shutter speed: Bulb (35-second exposure) Aperture: f/25 Shutter Description speed The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button...
  • Page 217 Ready the camera. Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. Rotate the mode dial to M. Keeping the mode dial lock release pressed, rotate the mode dial to M. Choose a shutter speed. •...
  • Page 218 ( 0 10). Nikon recommends using a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter and power connector to prevent loss of power while the shutter is open.

  • Page 219: Autoexposure Lock

    Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after setting exposure for a specific area of the subject. Exposure lock comes in handy when the area used to set exposure is much brighter or darker than its surroundings. Select [Center-weighted metering] or [Spot metering] ( 0 166).
  • Page 220 Recompose the photograph. Keeping the A button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. Metered Area In [Spot metering] ( 0 166), exposure will be locked at the value metered in a circle centered on the selected focus point. In [Center-weighted metering], exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 12-mm circle in the center of the viewfinder.

  • Page 221: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when [Spot metering] or [Center-weighted metering] is selected for metering ( 0 166). −1 EV No exposure +1 EV compensation...
  • Page 222 • In general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker. • The current value is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder when the E button is pressed. No exposure compensation Display +2.0 EV 0.3 EV −...
  • Page 223 Mode M In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change. Using a Flash When a flash is used, exposure compensation affects both flash level and exposure, altering the brightness of both the main subject and the background.

  • Page 224: Choosing The Operation Performed When The Shutter Is Released (Release Mode)

    Choosing the Operation Performed When the Shutter Is Released (Release Mode) Choosing a Release Mode Such as Single- Frame, Continuous, or Quiet Shutter-Release To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial so that the pointer aligns with the desired setting.
  • Page 225 Mode Description The camera takes one photograph each time the Single frame shutter-release button is pressed. At default settings, the camera takes photos at up to 3 fps while the shutter-release button is pressed. • The frame advance rate can be selected using Continuous Custom Setting d1 [CL mode shooting speed].
  • Page 226 Mode Description As for single frame, except that the mirror does not click back into place while the shutter-release button is fully pressed, allowing the user to Quiet control the timing of the click made by the mirror, shutter- which is also quieter than in single frame mode. release In addition, a beep does not sound regardless of the setting selected for [Beep options] >...
  • Page 227 Burst Photography • Depending on shooting conditions and memory card performance, the memory card access lamp may light for anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Do not remove the memory card while the memory card access lamp is lit. Not only could any unrecorded images be lost, but the camera or memory card could be damaged.
  • Page 228 Frame Advance Rate The figures for frame advance rate apply in mode S or M at shutter speeds s or faster with AF-C selected for autofocus mode and other settings at default values. Frame advance rates may slow: • at slow shutter speeds, •...

  • Page 229: Self-Timer Mode ( E )

    Self-Timer Mode ( E ) The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self- portraits. Select self-timer mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to E . Frame the photograph and focus.
  • Page 230 Start the timer. • Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer; the shutter will be released after about 10 seconds, during which the self-timer lamp will at first flash for approximately 8 seconds and then light for roughly 2 seconds.

  • Page 231: Mirror Up Mode (Mup)

    Mirror up Mode (M Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. To use mirror-up mode, press the release mode dial lock release and rotate the release mode dial to M (mirror up). After pressing the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure, press the shutter- release button the rest of the way down to raise the mirror.
  • Page 232 Mirror-Up Mode • Use of a tripod is recommended. • To prevent blurring caused by camera movement, press the shutter- release button smoothly. • The mirror lowers when shooting ends. • A picture will be taken automatically if no operations are performed for about 30 s after the mirror is raised.

  • Page 233: Adjusting The Camera's Sensitivity To Light (Iso Sensitivity)

    Adjusting the Camera’s Sensitivity to Light (ISO Sensitivity) ISO Sensitivity The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. Choose from settings that range from ISO 100 and ISO 51200. Settings of from about 0.3 to 1 EV below ISO 100 and 0.3 to 2 EV above ISO 51200 are also available for special situations.
  • Page 234 ❚❚ Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Hold the S ( Q ) button and rotate the main command dial. • The selected option is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder. • b and all EFCT modes other than j also offer an ISO sensitivity of X ([Auto]).
  • Page 235 The Photo Shooting Menu [ISO Sensitivity Settings] Option ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the [ISO sensitivity settings] item in the photo shooting menu. High ISO Sensitivities The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing pictures to be taken when lighting is poor and helping prevent blur when the subject is in motion.

  • Page 236: Auto Iso Sensitivity Control

    Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Auto ISO sensitivity control automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity if optimal exposure cannot be achieved at the value selected by the user in P, S, A, and M modes. ❚❚ Enabling Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Select [ISO sensitivity settings] in the photo shooting menu, highlight [Auto ISO sensitivity control] and press 2 .
  • Page 237 Adjust settings. • Adjust auto ISO sensitivity control settings. Option Description To prevent ISO sensitivity being raised too high, you can select an upper limit for ISO sensitivity control; [Maximum choose from values of from ISO 200 to Hi 2. The sensitivity] minimum value that will be selected using auto ISO sensitivity control is ISO 100.
  • Page 238 Option Description In modes P and A, auto ISO sensitivity control only takes effect if shutter speed needed for optimal exposure would fall below this value; choose from settings of s to 30 s. If [Auto] is selected, the 4000 camera will choose the minimum shutter speed based on lens focal length (CPU lenses only).
  • Page 239 When [On] is selected for [Auto ISO sensitivity control], ISO AUTO indicators will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. When these indicators are lit (not flashing), pictures will be taken at the sensitivity selected for [ISO sensitivity]. When sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user, the ISO AUTO indicators will flash and the altered value will be shown in the displays.
  • Page 240 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control • If value currently selected for [ISO sensitivity] is higher than that chosen for [Maximum sensitivity], the value chosen for [ISO sensitivity] will serve as the upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity control. • During flash photography, shutter speed is limited to the range defined by the values selected for Custom Settings e1 [Flash sync speed] and e2 [Flash shutter speed].

  • Page 241: Achieving Natural Colors With Different Light Sources (White Balance)

    Achieving Natural Colors with Different Light Sources (White Balance) White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance ( 4 ) is recommended with most light sources. If the desired results cannot be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option from the list below or use preset white balance.
  • Page 242 Option (K Description When used under natural light, this D [Natural light auto] option produces colors closer to those (4500–8000 K) seen by the naked eye. H [Direct sunlight] (5200 K) Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight. G [Cloudy] (6000 K) Use in daylight under overcast skies.
  • Page 243 Option (K Description Use with studio strobe lighting and other 5 [Flash] (5400 K) large flash units. K [Choose color Choose color temperature from list of values or by holding Q / g ( U ) button temperature] (2500– 10000 K) and rotating sub-command dial.
  • Page 244 ❚❚ Choosing a White Balance Option Hold the Q / g ( U ) button and rotate the main command dial. Options for the selected setting, if any, can be selected by holding the Q / g ( U ) button and rotating the sub-command dial.
  • Page 245 The [White Balance] Option White balance can also be adjusted via the [White Balance] item in the photo and movie shooting menus. D ([Natural Light Auto]) D ([Natural light auto]) may not produce the desired results under artificial light. Choose 4 ([Auto]) or an option that matches the light source.

  • Page 246: Fine-Tuning White Balance

    Fine-Tuning White Balance ❚❚ Using Buttons If coordinates are displayed as shown, you can hold the Q / g ( U ) button and use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance. • Press 4 or 2 to fine-tune white balance on the amber-blue axis and 1 or 3 to fine-tune white balance on the green- magenta axis.
  • Page 247 ❚❚ Using the Menus Select [White balance] in the photo shooting menu, highlight the desired option, and press 2 as often as necessary to display fine- tuning options. For information on fine-tuning preset manual white balance, see “Fine-Tuning Preset Manual White Balance” ( 0 223). Fine-tune white balance.
  • Page 248 Press J . Press J to save settings and return to the photo shooting menu. Adjusting White Balance in the i Menu To view white balance options, highlight [White balance] in the i menu and press J . If an option other than [Choose color temperature] is selected, white balance can be fine-tuned by selecting an option and pressing 3 until fine-tuning options are displayed.
  • Page 249 “Mired” Any given change in color temperature produces a greater difference in color at low color temperatures than it would at higher color temperatures. For example, a change of 1000 K produces a much greater change in color at 3000 K than at 6000 K. Mired, calculated by multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by 10 , is a measure of color temperature that takes such variation into account, and as such is the unit...

  • Page 250: Choosing A Color Temperature

    Choosing a Color Temperature ❚❚ Using Buttons (Amber–Blue Only) To adjust color temperature when [Choose color temperature] is selected for white balance, hold the Q / g ( U ) button and use the multi selector or rotate the sub-command dial. •...
  • Page 251 • To highlight a digit, hold the Q / g ( U ) button and press 4 or 2 . Press 1 or 3 to edit the highlighted digit. • Changes apply only to the A (amber)–B (blue) axis. • The selected setting takes effect when the Q / g ( U ) button is released.
  • Page 252 Choose Color Temperature Note that the desired results will not be obtained with flash or fluorescent lighting. Choose c ([Flash]) or I ([Fluorescent]) for these sources. With other light sources, take a test shot to determine if the selected value is appropriate.
  • Page 253 ❚❚ Using the Menus Color temperature can be selected using the [White balance] options in the photo shooting menu. Enter values for the amber–blue and green–magenta axes as described below. Select [Choose color temperature]. Select [White balance] in the photo shooting menu, then highlight [Choose color temperature] and press 2 .
  • Page 254 Press J . • Press J to save changes and return to the photo shooting menu. • If a value other than 0 is selected for the green (G)–magenta (M) axis, an asterisk (“ U ”) will appear next to the K icon.

  • Page 255: Preset Manual

    Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. The camera can store up to six values for preset white balance in presets d-1 through d-6. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: Method Description...
  • Page 256 ❚❚ Viewfinder Photography Before Measuring White Balance: • Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. In studio settings, a standard 18% gray panel can be used as a reference object. •...
  • Page 257 Select a preset. Press the Q / g ( U ) button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed. Shooting Settings...
  • Page 258 Select direct measurement mode. • Release the Q / g ( U ) button briefly and then press the button until the D indicators in the control panel and viewfinder start to flash. • In direct measurement mode, the focus point changes to a white balance target as shown and stays in the center of the frame.
  • Page 259 Check the results. • If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, C will flash in the control panel, while the viewfinder will show a flashing a . Press the shutter- release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. •...
  • Page 260 Time Restrictions on Measuring Preset Manual White Balance (Viewfinder Photography) If no operations are performed during viewfinder photography while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end in the time selected for Custom Setting c2 [Standby timer]. Measuring Preset Manual White Balance (Viewfinder Photography) Preset manual white balance cannot be measured during time-lapse movie recording or while you are shooting a multiple exposure.
  • Page 261 Selecting a Preset • Selecting [Preset manual] for [White balance] in the photo shooting menu displays white balance presets; highlight a preset and press J . • If no value currently exists for the selected preset, white balance will be set to 5200 K, the same as [Direct sunlight].
  • Page 262 ❚❚ Live View (Spot White Balance) During live view, white balance can be measured from white or gray objects in a smaller area of the frame than would be possible in viewfinder photography, eliminating the need to prepare a reference object or change lenses during telephoto photography.
  • Page 263 Select a preset. Press the Q / g ( U ) button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed. Select direct measurement mode. Release the Q / g ( U ) button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the monitor starts to flash.
  • Page 264 While the L icon is flashing, position the spot white balance target ( r ) over a white or gray area of the subject. • To zoom in on the area around the target ( r ) for more precise positioning, press the X ( T ) button.
  • Page 265 Measure a value for preset white balance either by pressing J or by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down. • If the camera is able to measure white balance, the new value will be reflected in the display. •...
  • Page 266 Time Restrictions on Measuring Preset Manual White Balance (Live View) The time available to measure white balance is that selected for Custom Setting c4 [Monitor off delay] > [Live view]. Measuring Preset Manual White Balance (Live View) Preset manual white balance cannot be measured while a multiple exposure is in progress.
  • Page 267 ❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an existing photograph to a selected preset. Select [Preset manual]. Select [White balance] in the photo shooting menu, then highlight [Preset manual] and press 2 . Select a destination.
  • Page 268 Highlight a source image. Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold the X ( T ) button. Copy white balance. • Press J to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset. •...
  • Page 269 Fine-Tuning Preset White Balance The selected preset can be fine-tuned by selecting [Fine-tune] and adjusting white balance as described in “Fine-Tuning White Balance” ( 0 200). Edit Comment To enter a descriptive comment of up to 36 characters for the current white-balance preset, select [Edit comment] in the preset manual white balance menu and enter a comment ( 0 61).

  • Page 270: Varying Exposure Or White Balance Over A Series Of Photographs (Bracketing)

    Varying Exposure or White Balance over a Series of Photographs (Bracketing) Bracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value. Choose in situations in which getting the right settings is difficult and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot, or to experiment with different settings for the same subject.

  • Page 271: Bracketing

    Bracketing Bracketing is adjusted using the [Auto bracketing] > [Auto bracketing set] item in the photo shooting menu, which contains the following options: Option Description The camera varies exposure and flash level [AE & flash bracketing] over a series of photographs. The camera varies exposure over a series of [AE bracketing] photographs.

  • Page 272: Exposure And Flash Bracketing

    Exposure and Flash Bracketing Vary exposure and/or flash level over a series of photographs. To perform exposure and/or flash bracketing: Exposure modified by: Exposure modified by: Exposure modified by: 0 EV –1 EV +1 EV Choose the number of shots and exposure increment.
  • Page 273 • At settings other than zero, a M icon and exposure and flash bracketing indicator will appear in the control panel and BKT will be displayed in the viewfinder. • Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment. •...
  • Page 274 • The bracketing programs with an increment of 0.3 ( ) EV are listed below. Control Exposure and flash No. of Bracketing order panel bracketing shots (EVs) display indicator 0/+0.3/+0.7 0/–0.7/–0.3 0/+0.3 0/–0.3 0/–0.3/+0.3 0/–0.7/–0.3/+0.3/ +0.7 0/–1.0/–0.7/–0.3/ +0.3/+0.7/+1.0 0/–1.3/–1.0/ –0.7/–0.3/ +0.3/+0.7/ +1.0/+1.3 228 Shooting Settings...
  • Page 275 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. • The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. Modifications to exposure are added to those made with exposure compensation ( 0 175). • The modified values for shutter speed and aperture are shown in the display.
  • Page 276 Exposure and Flash Bracketing • [Number of shots] and [Increment] can also be selected via the [Auto bracketing] item in the photo shooting menu. • In continuous release modes, shooting will pause after the number of shots specified in the bracketing program have been taken. Shooting will resume the next time the shutter-release button is pressed.
  • Page 277 ❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero ( r ) and M is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated.

  • Page 278: White Balance Bracketing

    White Balance Bracketing The camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. To use white balance bracketing: • In continuous release modes, the camera will record only the number of photographs selected in the white balance bracketing program.
  • Page 279 • Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. • The size of the increment can be chosen from 1 (1 step), 2 (2 steps), or 3 (3 steps). • Each step is equivalent to 5 mired. Higher A values correspond to increased amounts of amber.
  • Page 280 • The bracketing programs with an increment of 1 are listed below. Control White WB bracketing Bracketing panel balance indicator order display shots increment 0/B1/B2 0/A2/A1 0/B1 0/A1 1A, 1B 0/A1/B1 0/A2/A1/B1/ 1A, 1B 0/A3/A2/A1/ 1A, 1B B1/B2/B3 0/A4/A3/A2/ 1A, 1B A1/B1/B2/ B3/B4 234 Shooting Settings...
  • Page 281 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. • Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each copy will have a different white balance. Modifications to white balance are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance fine-tuning.
  • Page 282 White Balance Bracketing Restrictions White balance bracketing is not available at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG. White Balance Bracketing • [Number of shots] and [Increment] can also be selected via the [Auto bracketing] item in the photo shooting menu. •...
  • Page 283 ❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero ( r ) and M is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated.

  • Page 284: Adl Bracketing

    ADL Bracketing The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. To use ADL bracketing: Choose the number of shots. • Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. •...
  • Page 285 If the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is 2, choose the Active D-Lighting amount. • Hold the BKT button and rotate the sub-command dial to choose the Active D-Lighting setting for the second shot. Shooting Settings...
  • Page 286 • Active D-Lighting is shown in the control panel. Control panel display Y [Auto] Z [Extra high] P [High] Q [Normal] R [Low] 240 Shooting Settings...
  • Page 287 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-by- shot according to the bracketing program selected. While bracketing is in effect, a bracketing progress indicator will be displayed in the control panel. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot.
  • Page 288 ❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero ( r ) and M is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated.

  • Page 289: Image Processing (Picture Controls)

    Image Processing (Picture Controls) Selecting a Picture Control Adjust image processing (Picture Control) settings according to your subject or creative intent. Picture Control options can be accessed via the [Set Picture Control] items in the photo and movie shooting menus ( 0 553, 577). •...
  • Page 290 Option Description T [Monochrome] Take monochrome photographs. Smooth complexions for natural-looking o [Portrait] portraits. p [Landscape] Shoot vibrant landscapes and cityscapes. Details are preserved over a wide tone range, from highlights to shadows. Choose for q [Flat] photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched.

  • Page 291: Modifying Picture Controls

    Modifying Picture Controls Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the photographer’s creative intent. Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the Picture Control list and press Adjust settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting ( 0 247) and press 4 or 2 to choose a value in increments of 1, or rotate the sub-command dial to...
  • Page 292 Save changes and exit. Press J to save changes and return to the Picture Control list. Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings are indicated by an asterisk (“ U ”). 246 Shooting Settings...
  • Page 293 ❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Description Mute or heighten the effect of Creative Picture [Effect level] Controls. Quickly adjust levels for balanced [Sharpening], [Quick sharp] [Mid-range sharpening], and [Clarity]. These parameters can also be adjusted individually. [Sharpening]: Control the sharpness of details [Sharpening] and outlines.
  • Page 294 [Filter Effects] Choose from the following [Filter effects]: Option Description [Y] (yellow) These options enhance contrast and can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in landscape [O] (orange) photographs. Orange ([O]) produces more contrast than [R] (red) yellow ([Y]), red ([R]) more contrast than orange.
  • Page 295 The j Indicator The j indicator under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting. [A] (Auto) • Selecting the [A] (auto) option available for some settings lets the camera adjust the setting automatically.

  • Page 296: Creating Custom Picture Controls

    Creating Custom Picture Controls Save modified Picture Controls as custom Picture Controls. Option Description Create a new custom Picture Control based on an [Save/edit] existing preset or custom Picture Control, or edit existing custom Picture Controls. [Rename] Rename custom Picture Controls. [Delete] Delete custom Picture Controls.
  • Page 297 Select a Picture Control. Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2 , or press J to proceed to Step 5 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 298 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. Skip to Step 7 to proceed without renaming the Picture Control, or rename the Picture Control as described in “Text Entry”...
  • Page 299 The Original Picture Control Icon The original preset Picture Control on which the custom Picture Control is based is indicated by an icon in the top right corner of the edit display. Custom Picture Control Options The options available with custom Picture Controls are the same as those on which the custom Picture Control was based.

  • Page 300: Preserving Detail In Highlights And Shadows (Active D-Lighting And Hdr)

    Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows (Active D-Lighting and HDR) Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting, accessed via the [Active D-Lighting] item in the photo or movie shooting menu, is used to preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating pictures with natural contrast.
  • Page 301 ❚❚ Active D-Lighting Options Option Description The camera automatically adjusts Active Y [Auto] D-Lighting in response to shooting conditions. Z [Extra high] Choose the amount of Active D-Lighting P [High] performed from [Extra high], [High], [Normal], Q [Normal] and [Low]. R [Low] [Off] Active D-Lighting off.

  • Page 302: High Dynamic Range (Hdr)

    High Dynamic Range (HDR) The [HDR (high dynamic range)] item in the photo shooting menu can be used with high-contrast subjects to preserve details in highlights and shadows by combining two shots taken at different exposures. Use with high-contrast scenes and other subjects to preserve a wide range of details, from highlights to shadows.
  • Page 303 ❚❚ Taking HDR Photographs We recommend that you use the [Matrix metering] metering option when shooting with HDR. Select [HDR (high dynamic range)]. Highlight [HDR (high dynamic range)] in the photo shooting menu and press 2 . Select a mode. •...
  • Page 304 Choose the [HDR strength]. • To choose the difference in exposure between the two shots (HDR strength), highlight [HDR strength] and press 2 . • Highlight the desired option and press J . If [Auto] is selected, the camera will automatically adjust HDR strength to suit the scene.
  • Page 305 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. • The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Flashing “ 1 ” and “ 2 ” indicators will appear respectively in the control panel and viewfinder while the images are combined. No pictures can be taken until recording is complete.
  • Page 306 HDR Photography • The edges of the image will be cropped out. • The desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting. Use of a tripod is recommended. • Depending on the scene, you may notice shadows around bright objects or halos around dark objects.
  • Page 307 Choosing HDR Mode and Strength via the BKT Button and Command Dials When [HDR (high dynamic range)] is selected for Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls] > [BKT button], [HDR mode] (Step 2) and [HDR strength] (Step 3) can be selected using the BKT button and command dials.

  • Page 308: Options For Movie Recording And Editing Image Area: Choosing A Movie Crop

    Options for Movie Recording and Editing Image Area: Choosing a Movie Crop You can choose an image area using the [Image area] > [Choose image area] item in the movie shooting menu. Select [FX] to shoot movies in what is referred to as “FX-based movie format”, [DX] to shoot in “DX-based movie format”.
  • Page 309 • The sizes of the areas recorded are approximately 35.9 × 20.2 mm (FX-based movie format) and 23.5 × 13.2 mm (DX- based movie format). Movies shot with a DX-format lens and [On] selected for [Image area] > [Auto DX crop] in the movie shooting menu are recorded in DX-based movie format.

  • Page 310: Frame Size/Frame Rate And Movie Quality

    Frame Size/Frame Rate and Movie Quality The [Frame size/frame rate] item in the movie shooting menu is used to choose the movie frame size (in pixels) and frame rate. You can also choose from two [Movie quality] options: [High quality] and [Normal]. Together, these options determine the maximum bit rate and recording time, as shown in the following table.
  • Page 311 Max. bit rate (Mbps) Max. Frame size/frame rate recording High Normal time quality [1920 × 1080; 30p ×4 4, 5, 7 (slow-motion)] [1920 × 1080; 25p ×4 — 3 min. 4, 5, 7 (slow-motion)] [1920 × 1080; 24p ×5 4, 5, 7 (slow-motion)] 1 Actual frame rates for values listed as 120p, 60p, 30p, and 24p are respectively 119.88 fps, 59.94 fps, 29.97 fps, and 23.976 fps.

  • Page 312: Slow-Motion Movies

    Slow-Motion Movies To record silent slow-motion movies, select [1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion)], [1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-motion)], or [1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-motion)] for [Frame size/frame rate] in the movie shooting menu. Movies recorded at 4 or 5 times the rated speed are played back at the rated speed for a slow-motion effect.
  • Page 313 Slow-Motion Movies • When a slow-motion option is selected, quality is fixed at “high quality” and the image area is fixed at [FX] regardless of the lens used or the option selected for [Image area] > [Choose image area] in the movie shooting menu ( 0 129).

  • Page 314: Points To Note When Recording Movies

    Points to Note When Recording Movies Note the following points when recording movies: • Depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before the maximum length ( 0 264) is reached. • Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in face- detection AF drops during movie recording.
  • Page 315 Movie Recording: Shooting Mode • If the subject is over- or under-exposed in mode P or S, end live view and start live view again or select mode A and adjust aperture. • The following exposure settings can be adjusted during filming: Shutter Mode Aperture...
  • Page 316 Adjusting White Balance During Movie Recording White balance can be adjusted during movie recording by pressing the Q / g ( U ) button and rotating the main command dial. Options for the selected setting, if any, can be selected by holding the Q / g ( U ) button and rotating the sub-command dial ( 0 195).

  • Page 317: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies Movies can be edited using the following options: Option Description [Choose start/ Create a copy from which unwanted footage end point] has been removed. [Save current Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. frame] Add indices to movies during playback. Indices r [Add index] can be used to quickly locate frames during playback and editing ( 0 277).

  • Page 318: Trimming Movies

    Trimming Movies To create trimmed copies of movies: Display a movie full frame ( 0 353). Pause the movie on the new opening frame. Play the movie back as described in “Viewing Movies” ( 0 53), pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause and pressing 4 or 2 or rotating the main command dial to locate the desired frame.
  • Page 319 Select [Choose start/end point]. Press the i button, then highlight [Choose start/end point] and press Choose the start point. To create a copy that begins from the current frame, highlight [Start point] and press J . The frames before the current frame will be removed when you save the copy in Step 10.
  • Page 320 Confirm the new start point. If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or back, rotate the main command dial; to skip to the first or last frame, rotate the sub-command dial).
  • Page 321 Preview the movie. To preview the copy, highlight [Preview] and press J (to interrupt the preview and return to the save options menu, press 1 ). To abandon the current copy and select a new start point or end point as described above, highlight [Cancel] and press J ;...
  • Page 322 Trimming Movies • Movies must be at least two seconds long. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card. • Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original. Removing Opening or Closing Footage To remove only the opening footage from the movie, proceed to Step 7 without pressing the Q / g ( U ) button in Step 6.

  • Page 323: Saving Selected Frames

    Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: Pause the movie on the desired frame. Play the movie back as described in “Viewing Movies” ( 0 53), pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause.

  • Page 324: Adding Indices To Movies

    Adding Indices to Movies Pause playback on the desired frame. • Press 3 to pause playback. • Press 4 or 2 to locate the desired frame. Select [Add index]. • Press the i button, highlight [Add index], and press J to add an index.

  • Page 325: Other Shooting Options Using Two Memory Cards

    Other Shooting Options Using Two Memory Cards To choose the role played by the memory card in Slot 2 when two memory cards are inserted, press the G button and select [Role played by card in Slot 2] in the photo shooting menu. Option Description The card in Slot 2 is used only when the card...
  • Page 326 [RAW Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2] • If [On] is selected for [Multiple exposure] > [Save individual images (NEF)] in the photo shooting menu, or if [On] is selected for [HDR (high dynamic range)] > [Save individual images (NEF)] in the photo shooting menu, unprocessed copies of the individual NEF (RAW) photos that make up each multiple exposure or HDR image will be recorded to both memory cards together with the JPEG composite, regardless of the...

  • Page 327: Deleting Copies

    Deleting Copies When deleting pictures recorded using [Backup] or [RAW Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2], you have the choice of erasing either both copies or only the copy on the card in the current slot. • Pressing O ( Q ) when picture created using either of these options is highlighted during playback displays a confirmation message.

  • Page 328: Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings

    Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the W ( Y ) and E buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot).
  • Page 329 Option Default Auto > Keep overall White balance atmosphere Fine tuning A-B: 0, G-M: 0 Set Picture Control Auto Active D-Lighting Flicker reduction Flicker reduction setting Disable Flicker reduction indicator Auto bracketing Multiple exposure HDR (high dynamic range) Silent live view photography 1 Number of shots is reset to zero.

  • Page 330: Settings Accessible From The Movie Shooting Menu

    Settings Accessible from the Movie Shooting Menu Option Default ISO sensitivity settings Maximum sensitivity 51200 Auto ISO control (mode M) ISO sensitivity (mode M) White balance Same as photo settings Set Picture Control Same as photo settings Active D-Lighting Electronic VR Headphone volume 284 Other Shooting Options...

  • Page 331: Other Settings

    Other Settings Option Default Focus point Center Flexible program Exposure compensation AE lock hold j , l , Single-point AF 8 , 9 , ! Viewfinder photography b , f , d , e , k , m , Auto-area AF P, S, A, M AF-area mode...
  • Page 332 Option Default b , f , d , e , k , l , m , AF-A Viewfinder 8 , 9 , ! , photography P, S, A, M Still AF-S photography b , j , f , d , k , m , AF-A Live view Autofocus...

  • Page 333: Combining Multiple Exposures In A Single Photo (Multiple Exposure)

    Combining Multiple Exposures in a Single Photo (Multiple Exposure) Use the [Multiple exposure] item in the photo shooting menu to record two to ten NEF (RAW) exposures as a single photograph. Multiple Exposure Options Option Description • [On (series)]: Take a series of multiple exposures. Select [Off] to resume normal shooting.
  • Page 334 Option Description • [Add]: The exposures are overlaid without modification; gain is not adjusted. • [Average]: Before the exposures are overlaid, the gain for each is divided by the total number of exposures taken (gain for each exposure is set to for 2 exposures, for 3 exposures, etc).
  • Page 335 Option Description • [On]: Earlier exposures are superimposed on the view through the lens during live view photography. The [Overlay earlier exposures aid composition of the next shot. shooting] • [Off]: Earlier exposures are not displayed while shooting is in progress. [Select first Choose the first exposure from the NEF (RAW) images on exposure...

  • Page 336: Creating A Multiple Exposure

    Creating a Multiple Exposure Select [Multiple exposure]. Highlight [Multiple exposure] in the photo shooting menu and press 2 . Select a mode. • Highlight [Multiple exposure mode] and press 2 , then press 1 or 3 to choose the desired mode and press J to select.
  • Page 337 Choose the overlay mode. Highlight [Overlay mode] and press 2 , then press 1 or 3 to choose the desired mode and press J to select. Choose whether to keep individual exposures. • Highlight [Save individual images (NEF)] and press 2 . •...
  • Page 338 Choose the first exposure. • To choose the first exposure from existing NEF (RAW) photos, highlight [Select first exposure (NEF)] and press 2 . • Use the multi selector to highlight the desired picture. • To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X ( T ) button.
  • Page 339 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. • The n icon starts to flash when the first shot is taken. • Take the selected number of shots. If you chose an existing NEF (RAW) image as the first exposure using [Select first exposure (NEF)] in Step 7, shooting will start from the second exposure.
  • Page 340 NEF (RAW) Multiple exposures shot with an NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG option selected for image quality will be recorded in JPEG format. Multiple Exposure • 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 341 The BKT Button If [Multiple exposure] is selected for Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls] > [BKT button], you can select an option for [Multiple exposure mode] by pressing the BKT button and rotating the main command dial and a value for [Number of shots] by pressing the BKT button and rotating the sub-command dial.

  • Page 342: Using The I Button

    Using the i Button Pictures can be viewed by pressing the K button while a multiple exposure is in progress. The most recent shot in the current multiple exposure is indicated by a o icon; pressing the i button when this icon is present displays the multiple exposure i menu.

  • Page 343: Ending Multiple Exposures

    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].

  • Page 344: Taking Photos At A Set Interval (Interval Timer Shooting)

    Taking Photos at a Set Interval (Interval Timer Shooting) Use the [Interval timer shooting] item in the photo shooting menu to take photographs at a selected interval until a specified number of shots has been recorded. Select a release mode other than E and M when using the interval timer.
  • Page 345 Option Description Selecting [On] allows the camera to adjust exposure to match the previous shot. • Large changes in subject brightness during shooting may result in apparent variations in exposure. This can [Exposure be addressed by shortening the interval between smoothing] shots.
  • Page 346 Option Description • [On]: Select [On] to ensure that frames shot in modes P and A are taken at the chosen interval. - Flash photography is disabled. - The number of shots is set to 1, even if the number of shots chosen for [Intervals×shots/interval] is 2 or more.
  • Page 347 Option Description Combine interval-timer photography with other options. • [AE bracketing]: Perform exposure bracketing during interval-timer photography. • [Time-lapse movie]: Use the photos taken during interval-timer photography to create a time-lapse movie with an aspect ratio of 16:9. The camera saves both the photos and the time-lapse movie.
  • Page 348 Before Shooting • Before beginning interval-timer photography, take a test shot at current settings. • Select [Time zone and date] in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date. • We recommend using a tripod and disabling lens vibration reduction (VR).

  • Page 349: Interval-Timer Photography

    Interval-Timer Photography Highlight [Interval timer shooting] in the photo shooting menu and press 2 . Adjust interval timer settings. Adjust interval timer settings as described below. • To choose a start day and time: Highlight [Choose start day/ Highlight an option and time] and press 2 .
  • Page 350 • To choose the interval between shots: Highlight [Interval] and Choose an interval (hours, press 2 . minutes, and seconds) and press J . • To choose the number of shots per interval: Highlight [Intervals×shots/ Choose the number of interval] and press 2 . intervals and the number of shots per interval and press - In S (single frame) mode, the photographs for each...
  • Page 351 • To enable or disable exposure smoothing: Highlight [Exposure Highlight an option and smoothing] and press 2 . press J . • To enable or disable silent photography: Highlight [Silent Highlight an option and photography] and press 2 . press J . - If [On] is selected, the only time the sound of the shutter or mirror will be heard is when the mirror is raised or lowered at the start and end of shooting.
  • Page 352 • To choose an interval priority option: Highlight [Interval priority] Highlight an option and and press 2 . press J . • Choose whether the camera focuses before each shot after the first: Highlight [Focus before Highlight an option and each shot] and press 2 .
  • Page 353 • To choose additional options: Highlight [Options] and Highlight [AE bracketing] or press 2 . [Time-lapse movie] and press 2 . - Choose the [Number of shots] and [Increment] ([AE bracketing]) or the [Frame size/frame rate] and [Destination] ([Time-lapse movie]). •...
  • Page 354 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 [Choose start day/time] in Step 2. Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken.
  • Page 355 Interval-Timer Photography • Choose an interval longer than the time needed to take the selected number of shots at the predicted shutter speed. Note that during actual interval-timer photography, the camera must not only take shots at the selected interval but must also have sufficient time to complete the exposures and perform such tasks as processing the photographs.
  • Page 356 • Interval-timer photography will pause if: - The camera is turned off and then on again (when the camera is off, batteries and memory cards can be replaced without ending interval- timer photography) - E or M is selected for release mode •...
  • Page 357 When [On] Is Selected for [Silent Photography] Selecting [On] for [Silent photography] disables some camera features, including: • ISO sensitivities of Hi 0.3 through Hi 2 • Flash photography • Exposure delay mode • Long exposure noise reduction • Flicker reduction Interval Timer Settings Turning the camera off or selecting a new release mode does not affect interval-timer photography settings.

  • Page 358: Pausing Interval-Timer Photography

    Pausing Interval-Timer Photography Interval-timer photography can be paused between intervals by pressing J or by selecting [Interval timer shooting] in the photo shooting menu, highlighting [Pause], and pressing J . Note that the menus may not be displayed when the G button is pressed if the time selected for [Interval] is very short.

  • Page 359: Resuming Interval-Timer Photography

    Resuming Interval-Timer Photography Shooting can be resumed using the [Interval timer shooting] item in the photo shooting menu. The procedure is as follows: To resume shooting immediately: Highlight [Restart] and press J . To resume shooting at a specified time: For [Restart option], Choose a starting Highlight [Restart]...

  • Page 360: Ending Interval-Timer Photography

    Ending Interval-Timer Photography To end interval-timer photography before all the photos are taken, select [Off] for [Interval timer shooting]. Note that the menus may not be displayed when the G button is pressed if the time selected for [Interval] is very short. In this case you will need to press J to pause interval-timer photography and then select [Interval timer shooting] in the photo shooting menu, highlight [Off], and press J .

  • Page 361: Creating A Movie From Photos (Time-Lapse Movie)

    Creating a Movie from Photos (Time- Lapse Movie) Use the [Time-lapse movie] item in the photo shooting menu to create silent time-lapse movies from photos taken automatically at a selected interval. Time-Lapse Movie Options Option Description Start time-lapse recording. Shooting starts after about [Start] 3 s and continues at the selected interval for the selected shooting time.
  • Page 362 Option Description Select [On] to silence the shutter and eliminate the vibrations it produces during shooting. • Selecting [On] does not completely silence the [Silent camera. Camera sounds may still be audible, for photography] example during autofocus or aperture adjustment, in the latter case most noticeably at apertures smaller (i.e., at f-numbers higher) than f/5.6.
  • Page 363 Option Description • [On]: Select [On] to ensure that frames shot in modes P and A are taken at the chosen interval. - If AF-S is selected for autofocus mode, or if AF-A is selected and photographs are being taken using AF-S, select [Release] for Custom Setting a2 [AF-S priority selection].

  • Page 364: Recording Time-Lapse Movies

    Recording Time-Lapse Movies Before Shooting • Choose a mode other than EFCT. • Before shooting a time-lapse movie, take a test shot at current settings and view the results. • Time-lapse movies are shot using the movie crop. • Select [Time zone and date] in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date.
  • Page 365 Adjust time-lapse movie settings. Adjust time-lapse movie settings as described below. • To choose the interval between frames: Highlight [Interval] and Choose an interval longer press 2 . than the slowest anticipated shutter speed (minutes and seconds) and press J . •...
  • Page 366 • To enable or disable exposure smoothing: Highlight [Exposure Highlight an option and smoothing] and press 2 . press J . - Select [On] to smooth changes in exposure for natural- looking footage. • To enable or disable silent photography: Highlight [Silent Highlight an option and photography] and press 2 .
  • Page 367 • To choose the image area: Highlight [Image area] and Highlight [Choose image press 2 . area] or [Auto DX crop] and press 2 . - If you selected [Choose image area], choose [FX] or [DX]; if you selected [Auto DX crop], highlight [On] or [Off] and press J .
  • Page 368 • To choose an interval priority option: Highlight [Interval priority] Highlight an option and and press 2 . press J . • Choose whether the camera focuses before each shot after the first: Highlight [Focus before Highlight an option and each shot] and press 2 .
  • Page 369 • Choose a destination: Highlight [Destination] and Highlight the slot that will be press 2 . used to record time-lapse movies when two memory cards are inserted and press Highlight [Start] and press J . • Shooting starts after about 3 s. •...
  • Page 370 ❚❚ Ending Shooting To end shooting before all the photos are taken, press J or select [Time-lapse movie] in the photo shooting menu, highlight [Off], and press J . Note that the menus may not be displayed when the G button is pressed if the time selected for [Interval] is very short.
  • Page 371 Time-Lapse Movies • Sound is not recorded with time-lapse movies. • The shutter speed and the time needed to record the image to the memory card may vary from shot to shot. As a result, the interval between a shot being recorded and the start of the next shot may vary. •...
  • Page 372 During Shooting • During shooting, the memory card access lamp will light and a time-lapse recording indicator will be displayed in the control panel. The time remaining (in hours and minutes) appears in the control panel shutter-speed display immediately before each frame is recorded. •...
  • Page 373 When [On] Is Selected for [Silent Photography] Selecting [On] for [Silent photography] disables some camera features, including: • ISO sensitivities of Hi 0.3 through Hi 2 • Flash photography • Exposure delay mode • Long exposure noise reduction • Flicker reduction Other Shooting Options...

  • Page 374: Varying Focus Over A Series Of Photos (Focus Shift Shooting)

    Varying Focus over a Series of Photos (Focus Shift Shooting) Use the [Focus shift shooting] item in the photo shooting menu to vary focus automatically over a series of photographs. This feature can be used to take photos that can later be copied to a computer and combined using third-party focus-stacking software.

  • Page 375: Focus Shift Shooting Options

    Focus Shift Shooting Options Option Description Start shooting. Shooting will take the selected number [Start] of shots, changing the focus distance by the selected amount with each shot. [No. of shots] Choose the number of shots (maximum 300). [Focus step Choose the amount the focus distance changes with width] each shot.
  • Page 376 Option Description Highlight either of the following options and press 2 to select or deselect: [Starting • [New folder]: A new folder is created for each new storage sequence. folder] • [Reset file numbering]: File numbering is reset to 0001 whenever a new folder is created. Before Shooting •...

  • Page 377: Focus-Shift Photography

    Focus-Shift Photography Rotate the focus-mode selector to AF. Focus shift is not available with manual focus lenses. Focus. • The camera takes a series of shots starting from a selected focus position and continuing toward infinity. The starting focus position should be slightly in front of the closest point on the subject.
  • Page 378 Adjust focus shift settings. Adjust focus shift settings as described below. • To choose the number of shots: Highlight [No. of shots] and Choose the number of shots press 2 . (max. 300) and press J . - We recommend taking more shots than you think you’ll need and winnowing them down during focus stacking.
  • Page 379 • To choose the amount the focus distance changes with each shot: Press 4 to reduce the focus Highlight [Focus step width] and press 2 . step width, 2 to increase. Press J to proceed. - A value of 5 or less is recommended, as higher settings increase the risk that some areas will be out of focus when the shots are stacked.
  • Page 380 • To choose the interval between shots: Highlight [Interval until Choose the number of next shot] and press 2 . secodns between shots and press J . - Select 00 to take photos at up to approximately 3 fps. A setting of 00 is recommended when shooting without a flash;...
  • Page 381 • To enable or disable first-frame exposure lock: Highlight [First-frame Highlight an option and exposure lock] and press 2 . press J . - [Off] is recommended if lighting and other conditions will not change during shooting, [On] when photographing landscapes and the like under variable lighting.
  • Page 382 • To enable or disable silent photography: Highlight [Silent Highlight an option and photography] and press 2 . press J . - If [On] is selected, the only time the sound of the shutter or mirror will be heard is when the mirror is raised or lowered at the start and end of shooting.
  • Page 383 Start shooting. Highlight [Start] and press J . Shooting starts after about 3 s. The camera takes photographs at the selected interval, starting at the focus distance selected at the start of shooting and progressing out toward infinity by the selected focus step distance with each shot.
  • Page 384 Focus-Shift Photography • The shutter speed and the time needed to record the image may vary from shot to shot. As a result, the interval between a shot being recorded and the start of the next shot may vary. • Regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c2 [Standby timer], the standby timer will not expire while shooting is in progress.
  • Page 385 During Shooting Immediately before each shot taken during focus-shift photography, the shutter-speed display in the control panel will show the number of shots remaining. Focus-Shift Photography: Restrictions • Focus-shift photography will not start if: - The camera clock is not set - An incompatible lens is attached (use only AF-S or AF-P lenses) - No memory card is inserted •...

  • Page 386: The Electronic Shutter (Silent Live View Photography)

    The Electronic Shutter (Silent Live View Photography) To enable the electronic shutter during live view photography, muting the shutter and eliminating the vibrations it produces, select [On] for [Silent live view photography] in the photo shooting menu. Use for landscapes, still lifes, and other static subjects.
  • Page 387 Silent Live View Photography • Selecting [On] for [Silent live view photography] does not completely silence the camera. Camera sounds may still be audible, for example during autofocus or aperture adjustment, in the latter case most noticeably at apertures smaller (i.e., at f-numbers higher) than f/5.6. •...
  • Page 388 Silent Photography Selecting [On] for [Silent live view photography] disables some camera features, including: • ISO sensitivities of Hi 0.3 through Hi 2 • Flash photography • Long exposure noise reduction • Flicker reduction Silent Burst Photography Custom Setting d13 [Live view in continuous mode] controls whether the monitor remains on during burst photography in silent mode.

  • Page 389: Photographing Film Negatives (Negative Digitizer)

    Photographing Film Negatives (Negative Digitizer) Create positive copies of color or black-and-white film negatives. [Negative Digitizer] is accessed via the i menu during live view photography. Position the negatives in front of a featureless white or gray background. • We recommend using an AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED or other micro lens and an ES-2 film digitizing adapter.
  • Page 390 Rotate the live view selector to C and press a . The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. In live view, press the i button and select [Negative digitizer]. • Highlight [Negative digitizer] using the multi selector and press J ;...
  • Page 391 Compose the shot to capture a frame of the film negative. Adjust exposure. • Press J to display brightness adjustment options. Press 4 or 2 to adjust exposure. Press J again to save changes and exit. • To view your subject at a higher magnification, press X ( T ).
  • Page 392 Negative Digitizer • No options are available for correcting dust, scratches, or uneven colors due to faded film. • Photos are saved in JPEG format even when [NEF (RAW)] is selected for image quality. Photos taken with a JPEG option selected will be saved at the chosen setting, while photos taken with [NEF (RAW)] selected will be saved in [JPEG fine m ] format.

  • Page 393: Customizing The I Menu: Customize I Menu

    Customizing the i Menu: Customize i Menu Choose the items displayed in the i menus during shooting. Use Custom Setting f1 [Customize i menu] to choose the items displayed during viewfinder photography, Custom Setting f2 [Customize i menu (Lv)] to choose the items displayed during live view photography, and Custom Setting g1 [Customize i menu] to choose the items displayed during movie recording.
  • Page 394 Highlight the position you want to change and press J . A list of the items available for the selected position will be displayed. Highlight the desired item and press J . • The item will be assigned to the selected position and the options shown in Step 1 will be displayed.

  • Page 395: Using Non-Cpu Lenses (Non-Cpu Lens Data)

    Using Non-CPU Lenses (Non-CPU Lens Data) Non-CPU lenses ( 0 786) can be used in modes A and M, with aperture set using the lens aperture ring. By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to the following CPU lens functions.
  • Page 396 • Specifying both the focal length and maximum aperture of the lens: - Enables color matrix metering (note that it may be necessary to use [Center-weighted metering] or [Spot metering] to achieve accurate results with some lenses, including Reflex- NIKKOR lenses) - Improves the precision of [Center-weighted metering] and [Spot metering] and i-TTL flash control Teleconverters and Zoom Lenses...

  • Page 397: Entering Lens Data

    Entering Lens Data Select Non-CPU lens data. Highlight [Non-CPU lens data] in the setup menu and press 2 . Select a lens number. Highlight [Lens number] and press 4 or 2 to choose a lens number. Enter the focal length and aperture.

  • Page 398: Recalling Non-Cpu Lens Data

    Recalling Non-CPU Lens Data Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control. Assign [Choose non-CPU lens number] to a control using Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls]. Use the selected control to choose a lens number. Press the selected control and rotate a command dial until the desired lens number is displayed in the control panel.

  • Page 399: Playback Viewing Pictures

    Playback Viewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback Press the K button to view the most recent picture full frame in the display. • Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2 ; to view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 or 3 ( 0 366).

  • Page 400: Thumbnail Playback

    Thumbnail Playback To view multiple images, press the W ( Y ) button when a picture is displayed full frame. • The number of images displayed increases from 4 to 9 to 72 each time the W ( Y ) button is pressed, and decreases with each press of the X ( T ) button.

  • Page 401: Calendar Playback

    Calendar Playback To view images taken on a selected date, press the W ( Y ) button when 72 images are displayed. • Use the multi selector ( 1 , 3 , 4 , or 2 ) to highlight a date in ) and press W ( Y ) to place the cursor in the the date list ( ).

  • Page 402: Playback Controls

    Playback Controls X ( T ): Zoom in ( 0 376) O ( Q ): Delete the current picture ( 0 383) W ( Y ): View multiple pictures G : View the menus ( 0 57) ( 0 354) Q / g ( U ): Protect the current picture ( 0 378) Touch Controls...
  • Page 403 Image Review When [On] is selected for [Image review] in the playback menu, photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting (because the camera is already in the correct orientation, images are not rotated automatically during image review). In C , and Q modes, display begins when shooting ends, with the first photograph in the...

  • Page 404: Using The Touch Screen

    Using the Touch Screen During playback, the touch sensitive monitor can be used for the following operations. ❚❚ Viewing Other Pictures Flick left or right to view other pictures. ❚❚ Scrolling Rapidly to Other Pictures In full frame playback, you can touch the bottom of the display to display a frame advance bar, then slide your finger left or right to scroll rapidly to other pictures.
  • Page 405 ❚❚ Zoom (Photos Only) Use stretch and pinch gestures to zoom in and out and slide to scroll ( 0 376). You can also give the display two quick taps to zoom in from full-frame playback or cancel zoom. ❚❚ Viewing Thumbnails To “zoom out”...
  • Page 406 ❚❚ View Movies Tap the on-screen guide to start movie playback (movies are indicated by a 1 icon). Tap the display to pause or resume, or tap Z to exit to full-frame playback (note that some of the icons in the movie playback display do not respond to touch-screen operations).

  • Page 407: The I Button

    The i Button Pressing the i button during playback zoom or full-frame or thumbnail playback displays the i menu for playback mode. Select options using the multi selector and J button and press the i button to exit the menu and return to playback. Playback...
  • Page 408 ❚❚ Photos Option Description Save a copy of the current image cropped to the [Quick crop] area visible in the display. This option is not available when histograms are displayed ( 0 369). Rate the current picture ( 0 380). [Rating] [Select to send/ deselect (smart...
  • Page 409 [Side-by-Side Comparison] Choose [Side-by-side comparison] to compare retouched copies with the unretouched originals. Options used to create copy Source image Retouched copy • The source image is displayed on the left, the retouched copy on the right. • The options used to create the copy are listed at the top of the display. •...
  • Page 410 ❚❚ Movies Option Description Rate the current movie ( 0 380). [Rating] [Select to send/ Select the current movie for upload ( 0 381). The deselect (PC)] option displayed varies with the type of device [Select to send/ connected. deselect (WT)] [Volume control] Adjust playback volume.
  • Page 411 ❚❚ Movies (Playback Paused) Option Description Trim footage from the current movie and [Choose start/end save the edited copy in a new file point] ( 0 272). Save a selected frame as a JPEG still [Save current frame] ( 0 277). Add indices to movies during playback ( 0 278).

  • Page 412: Photo Information

    Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full- frame playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. File information Shooting data Exposure data Location data Highlights Overview data RGB histogram None (image only) 1 Displayed only if the corresponding option is selected for [Playback display options] in the playback menu.

  • Page 413: File Information

    File Information Frame number/total number of frames AF-area brackets Image quality ( 0 134) Image size ( 0 137) Image area ( 0 129) Time of recording ( 0 658) Date of recording ( 0 658) Current card slot ( 0 279) Protect status ( 0 378) Rating ( 0 380) Retouch indicator ( 0 709)

  • Page 414: Exposure Data

    Exposure Data Folder number–frame number ( 0 545) Shooting mode ( 0 107) Shutter speed ( 0 110, 113) Aperture ( 0 111, 113) Exposure compensation ( 0 175) ( 0 187) ISO sensitivity * Displayed in red if photo was taken in mode P, S, A, or M with auto ISO sensitivity control on.

  • Page 415: Rgb Histogram

    RGB Histogram To choose a color channel for the highlight display, select [Select R, G, B] in the i menu and press 4 or 2 . Folder number-frame number ( 0 545) White balance ( 0 195) Color temperature ( 0 204) Preset manual ( 0 209) White balance fine-tuning ( 0 200)
  • Page 416 Histograms Histograms show tone distribution, with pixel brightness (tone) plotted on the horizontal axis and the number of pixels on the vertical axis. Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications. Some sample histograms are shown below: •...

  • Page 417: Shooting Data

    Shooting Data View the settings in effect at the time the picture was taken. Exposure compensation ( 0 175) Optimal exposure tuning ( 0 604) Focal length Lens data Autofocus mode ( 0 140) AF-area mode ( 0 145) Lens vibration reduction (VR) on/off Metering ( 0 166) ( 0 195)
  • Page 418 Flash type Remote flash control ( 0 465) Flash mode ( 0 463) Flash control mode ( 0 469) Flash compensation ( 0 243) Picture Control High ISO noise reduction ( 0 557) Long exposure noise reduction ( 0 556) Active D-Lighting ( 0 254) HDR strength ( 0 256) Vignette control ( 0 558)

  • Page 419: Location Data

    Name of photographer ( 0 682) ( 0 682) Copyright holder 1 Displayed in red if photo was taken in mode P, S, A, or M with auto ISO sensitivity control on. 2 Displayed if Custom Setting b5 [Fine-tune optimal exposure] has been set to a value other than zero for any metering method.

  • Page 420: Overview Data

    Overview Data 18 19 20 21 22 27 26 25 24 13 12 Time of recording ( 0 658) Frame number/total number of frames Folder name ( 0 545) Upload marking ( 0 381) Date of recording ( 0 658) Protect status ( 0 378) Current card slot ( 0 279) Retouch indicator ( 0 709)
  • Page 421 Picture Control ( 0 243) Color space ( 0 554) ( 0 465) Flash mode White balance ( 0 195) Color temperature ( 0 204) Preset manual ( 0 209) White balance fine-tuning ( 0 200) ( 0 469) Flash compensation Commander mode Exposure compensation ( 0 175)

  • Page 422: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom To zoom in on an image displayed in full- frame playback, press the X ( T ) or J button or give the display two quick taps. Playback Zoom Description Press X ( T ) or use stretch gestures to zoom in to maximum of approximately 24×...
  • Page 423 Description To create crop image to area currently visible in monitor, press i , highlight [Quick crop] and press J . Crop image Note that [Quick crop] is not available when RGB histogram is displayed ( 0 369). Faces detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in navigation window.

  • Page 424: Protecting Photographs From Deletion

    Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the Q / g ( U ) button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files cannot be deleted using the O ( Q ) button or the [Delete] item in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted ( 0 656).
  • Page 425 Removing Protection from All Images To remove protection from all images in the folder or folders currently selected for [Playback folder] in the playback menu, press the Q / g ( U ) and O ( Q ) buttons together for about two seconds during playback.

  • Page 426: Rating Pictures

    Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Ratings can also be viewed in ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D. Rating is not available with protected images. Select a picture. Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail playback.

  • Page 427: Selecting Pictures For Upload

    Selecting Pictures for Upload Follow the steps below to select the current picture for upload to a smart device, computer, or ftp server. • The i menu items used to select pictures for upload vary with the type of device connected: - [Select to send/deselect (smart device)]: Displayed when the camera is connected to a smart device via built-in Bluetooth using the [Connect to smart device] item in the...
  • Page 428 Select a picture. Display a picture in full-frame playback or playback zoom or select it in the thumbnail list. Choose [Select to send/ deselect]. Press the i button to display the i menu, then highlight [Select to send/deselect] and press J . Pictures selected for upload are indicated by a W icon;...

  • Page 429: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures Press the O ( Q ) button to delete the current picture or use the [Delete] item in the playback menu to delete multiple selected pictures, all pictures taken on a selected date, or all pictures in the current playback folder (protected pictures cannot be deleted).
  • Page 430 Calendar Playback During calendar playback, you can delete all photographs taken on a selected date by highlighting the date in the date list and pressing the O ( Q ) button. Deleting Copies If the picture selected in the playback display when the O ( Q ) button is pressed was recorded with two memory cards inserted and [Backup] or [RAW Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2]...

  • Page 431: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu The [Delete] item in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Q [Selected] Delete selected pictures. i [Select date] Delete all pictures taken on a selected date ( 0 387). Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for R [All] playback.
  • Page 432 ❚❚ Selected Select pictures. • Use the multi selector to highlight a picture and press the W ( Y ) button to select or deselect. Selected pictures are marked by a O icon (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X / T button). •...
  • Page 433 ❚❚ Select Date Select dates. Highlight a date and press 2 to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date. Selected dates are marked with a M icon. Repeat as desired to select additional dates; to deselect a date, highlight it and press 2 . Delete the pictures taken on the selected dates.
  • Page 434 ❚❚ All Choose a slot. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the slot containing the memory card from which the pictures will be deleted and press J . Delete the pictures. • Highlight [Yes] and press J to delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for [Playback folder] in the playback menu.

  • Page 435: Connecting To Computers And Tvs

    Connecting to Computers and Connecting to Computers To upload pictures to a computer, connect the camera via a wireless network or using the supplied USB cable. Connecting via USB If the supplied USB cable is used to connect the camera to a computer running ViewNX-i, you can copy pictures to the computer, where they can be viewed, edited, and organized.
  • Page 436 For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. 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: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/...
  • Page 437 USB cable as shown. Turn the camera on. The Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX-i will start (if a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2). If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically, launch ViewNX-i and click the “Import”...
  • Page 438 Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 may display an AutoPlay prompt when the camera is connected. • Click the dialog and then click [Nikon Transfer 2] to select Nikon Transfer 2. 392 Connecting to Computers and TVs...
  • Page 439 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) and select Nikon Transfer 2 as the application that opens when the camera is detected.

  • Page 440: Wireless Networks (Wi-Fi)

    Wireless Networks (Wi-Fi) The following methods can be used to connect to a computer via Wi-Fi. For more information, see “Network Connections” ( 0 402). ❚❚ Built-in Wi-Fi Use the [Connect to PC] item in the camera setup menu to connect to computers either directly or via a wireless router.
  • Page 441 ❚❚ The WT-7 Wireless Transmitter Connecting a WT-7 wireless transmitter enables the [Wireless transmitter (WT-7)] item in the setup menu. With Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately), the camera can be controlled and pictures saved to the computer as they are taken.

  • Page 442: Connecting To Hdmi Devices

    Connecting to HDMI Devices The optional High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable 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 443: Connecting To Hdmi Tvs

    Connecting to HDMI TVs • After connecting the camera to an HDMI television or other display, tune the device to the HDMI channel, then turn the camera on and press the K button. During playback, images will be displayed on the television screen. •...
  • Page 444 ❚❚ Output Resolution Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device. If [Auto] is selected, the camera will automatically select the appropriate format. ❚❚ Advanced Adjust settings for connection to the HDMI device. Option Description [Auto] is recommended in most situations. If the camera is unable to determine the correct RGB video signal output range for the HDMI device, you can choose [Limited range] for devices with an RGB video...
  • Page 445 Option Description Enabling external recording control allows camera controls to be used to start and stop recording when the camera is connected via HDMI to a third-party recorder that supports the Atomos Open Protocol (Atomos SHOGUN, NINJA, or SUMO-series Monitor recorders).
  • Page 446 Option Description Preserve details in highlights and shadows and avoid over-saturated colors when recording movies. [N-Log] is intended for footage that will be color graded during post-production. [HDR (HLG)] is used to record footage in HLG format for such applications as HDR broadcasting.
  • Page 447 HDMI Output HDMI output is not available when movies are recorded at frame sizes of 1920 × 1080 120p, 1920 × 1080 100p, or 1920 × 1080 slow-motion or when the camera is connected to a device running Camera Control Pro 2. [10 Bit] Selected for [Output Data Depth] [10 bit] can be used only with compatible recorders.

  • Page 448: Network Connections Camera And Network System Chart

    Network Connections Camera and Network System Chart This section is chiefly devoted to describing how to connect to a wireless local area network (LAN) using the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi and how to use network features once connected. The types of network connection available with the camera and optional accessories are shown below.

  • Page 449: Connecting To Smart Devices

    Use the SnapBridge app for wireless connections between the camera and smart devices. The SnapBridge app is available free of charge from ® ™ the Apple App Store and on Google Play . Visit the Nikon website for the latest SnapBridge news. Network Connections...

  • Page 450: What Snapbridge Can Do For You

    What SnapBridge Can Do for You Using the SnapBridge app, you can: • Download pictures from the camera Download existing pictures or download new pictures as they are taken. • Control the camera remotely (remote photography) Control the camera and take pictures from the smart device. For details, see the SnapBridge app online help: https://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.html 404 Network Connections...

  • Page 451: Wireless Connections

    Wireless Connections Using the SnapBridge app, you can connect via Wi-Fi ( 0 406) or Bluetooth ( 0 415). Connecting using the SnapBridge app allows you to set the camera clock and update location data using information provided by the smart device. Connecting using Bluetooth allows pictures to be uploaded automatically as they are taken.

  • Page 452: Connecting Via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Mode)

    Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Mode) Follow the steps below to connect to the camera via Wi-Fi. Before Connecting Before connecting, enable Wi-Fi on the smart device (for details, see the documentation provided with the device), check that there is space available on the camera memory card, and ensure that the batteries in the camera and smart device are fully charged to prevent the devices turning off unexpectedly.
  • Page 453 Open the tab and tap > [Wi-Fi mode]. Smart device: Tap [Wi-Fi connection] when prompted. Network Connections...
  • Page 454 Camera/smart device: Turn the camera on. The smart device will instruct you to ready the camera. Turn the camera on. Do not tap [Next] until you have completed the next step. 408 Network Connections...
  • Page 455 Camera: Enable Wi-Fi. Select [Connect to smart device] > [Wi-Fi connection] in the setup menu, then highlight [Establish Wi-Fi connection] and press J . The camera SSID and password will be displayed. Enabling Wi-Fi You can also enable Wi-Fi by selecting [Wi-Fi connection] >...
  • Page 456 Smart device: Tap [Next]. Tap [Next] once you have enabled Wi-Fi on the camera as described in the preceeding step. 410 Network Connections...
  • Page 457 Smart device: After reading the instructions, tap [Open the device settings app]. • Android devices: Wi-Fi settings will be displayed. • iOS devices: The “Settings” app will launch. Tap [< Settings] to open the “Settings” app. Next, scroll up and tap [Wi-Fi], which you’ll find near the top of the settings list.
  • Page 458 Smart device: Enter the camera SSID and password. • Enter the SSID and password displayed by the camera in Step 5. - Android device (actual displays may differ) 412 Network Connections...
  • Page 459 - iOS device (actual displays may differ) • You will not be required to enter the password when next you connect to the camera. Network Connections...
  • Page 460 Smart device: Return to the SnapBridge app. After a Wi-Fi connection is established, Wi-Fi mode options will be displayed. See online help for information on using the SnapBridge app. Terminating Wi-Fi Mode To end the Wi-Fi connection, tap When the icon changes to , tap select [Exit Wi-Fi mode.].

  • Page 461: Connecting Via Bluetooth

    Connecting via Bluetooth Before connecting via Bluetooth for the first time, you will need to pair the camera and smart device as described below. The pairing instructions for Android and iOS differ slightly. Before Pairing Before beginning pairing, enable Bluetooth on the smart device (for details, see the documentation provided with the device), check that there is space available on the camera memory card, and ensure that the batteries in the camera and smart device are fully charged to prevent the...
  • Page 462 ❚❚ Android: Connecting for the First Time (Pairing) For information on pairing the camera with iOS devices, see “iOS: Connecting for the First Time (Pairing)” ( 0 422). Camera: Ready the camera. Select [Connect to smart device] > [Pairing (Bluetooth)] in the setup menu, then highlight [Start pairing] and press J …...
  • Page 463 • If you have launched the app before, open the tab and tap [Connect to camera]. Android device: Choose the camera. Tap the camera name. Network Connections...
  • Page 464 Camera/Android device: Check the authentication code. Confirm that the camera and Android device display the same authentication code (circled in the illustration). 418 Network Connections...
  • Page 465 Camera/Android device: Initiate pairing. • Camera: Press J . • Android device: Tap the button indicated in the illustration (the label may differ depending on the version of Android you are using). Pairing Error If you wait too long between pressing the button on the camera and tapping the button on the Android device, pairing will fail and an error will be displayed.
  • Page 466 Camera/Android device: Follow the on-screen instructions. • Camera: Press J . The camera will display a message stating that the devices are connected. • Android device: Pairing is complete. Tap [OK] to exit to tab. Pairing for the First Time The first time you pair the Android device with a camera after installing the SnapBridge app, you will be prompted to select auto link (auto upload and auto clock and location synchronization)
  • Page 467 Pairing is now complete. The next time you use the SnapBridge app, you can connect as described in “Connecting to a Paired Device” ( 0 429). Disabling Bluetooth To disable Bluetooth, select [Disable] for [Connect to smart device] > [Pairing (Bluetooth)] > [Bluetooth connection] in the camera setup menu.
  • Page 468 ❚❚ iOS: Connecting for the First Time (Pairing) For information on pairing the camera with Android devices, see “Android: Connecting for the First Time (Pairing)” ( 0 416). Camera: Ready the camera. Select [Connect to smart device] > [Pairing (Bluetooth)] in the setup menu, then highlight [Start pairing] and press J …...
  • Page 469 • If you have launched the app before, open the tab and tap [Connect to camera]. iOS device: Choose the camera. Tap the camera name. Network Connections...
  • Page 470 iOS device: Read the instructions. Read the pairing instructions carefully and tap [Understood]. iOS device: Select an accessory. When prompted to select an accessory, tap the camera name again. 424 Network Connections...
  • Page 471 Camera/iOS device: Initiate pairing. • Camera: Press J . • iOS device: Tap the button indicated in the illustration (the label may differ depending on the version of iOS you are using). Network Connections...
  • Page 472 Pairing Error If you wait too long between pressing the button on the camera and tapping the button on the iOS device, pairing will fail and an error will be displayed. Camera: Press J and return to Step 1. iOS device: Dismiss the SnapBridge app and check that it is not running in the background, then open the iOS “Settings”...
  • Page 473 Camera/iOS device: Follow the on-screen instructions. • Camera: Press J . The camera will display a message stating that the devices are connected. • iOS device: Pairing is complete. Tap [OK] to exit to the tab. Network Connections...
  • Page 474 Pairing for the First Time The first time you pair the iOS device with a camera after installing the SnapBridge app, you will be prompted to select auto link (auto upload and auto clock and location synchronization) options. This prompt will not appear again, but auto link settings can be accessed at any time using [Auto link] in the tab.
  • Page 475 ❚❚ Connecting to a Paired Device Connecting to a smart device that has already been paired with the camera is quick and easy. Camera: Enable Bluetooth. In the setup menu, select [Connect to smart device] > [Pairing (Bluetooth)] > [Bluetooth connection], then highlight [Enable] and press J .

  • Page 476: Connecting To Computers Via Wi-Fi

    • The Wireless Transmitter Utility is a computer application available for download from the Nikon Download Center: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ • Be sure to download the latest version after reading the release notes and system requirements.

  • Page 477: Infrastructure And Access-Point Modes

    Infrastructure and Access-Point Modes The camera can connect either via a wireless router on an existing network (infrastructure mode) or by direct wireless link (access-point mode). ❚❚ Access-Point Mode The camera and computer connect via direct wireless link, with the camera acting as a wireless LAN access point and without the need for complicated adjustments to settings.
  • Page 478 ❚❚ Infrastructure Mode The camera connects to a computer on an existing network (including home networks) via a wireless router. The computer can still connect to the Internet while connected to the camera. • To create a new network profile, select [Search for Wi-Fi network] in the connection wizard.

  • Page 479: Connecting In Access-Point Mode

    Connecting in Access-Point Mode Follow the steps below to create a direct wireless link to a computer in access-point mode. Display network settings. Select [Connect to PC] in the camera setup menu, then highlight [Network settings] and press 2 . Select [Create profile].
  • Page 480 Connect from the computer. Windows: Click the wireless LAN icon in the taskbar and select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 3. When prompted to enter the network security key, enter the encryption key displayed by the camera in Step 3.
  • Page 481 Launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility. When prompted, launch the Wireless Transmitter Utility on the computer. Select the camera. In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, select the camera name displayed in Step 5 and click [Next]. Network Connections...
  • Page 482 Enter the authentication code. • The camera will display an authentication code. • Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless Transmitter Utility and click [Next]. 436 Network Connections...
  • Page 483 Complete the pairing process. • When the camera displays a message stating that pairing is complete, press J . • In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, click [Next]. You will be prompted to choose the destination folder; for more information, see online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility.
  • Page 484 Check the connection. • When a connection is established, the network SSID will be displayed in green in the camera [Connect to PC] menu. • If the camera SSID is not displayed in green, connect to the camera via the wireless network list on your computer. Now that a wireless connection has been established, you can upload images to the computer as described in“Uploading Pictures”...

  • Page 485: Connecting In Infrastructure Mode

    Connecting in Infrastructure Mode Follow the steps below to connect to a computer on an existing network in infrastructure mode. Display network settings. Select [Connect to PC] in the camera setup menu, then highlight [Network settings] and press 2 . Select [Create profile].
  • Page 486 Search for existing networks. Highlight [Search for Wi-Fi network] and press J . The camera will search for networks currently active in the vicinity and list them by name (SSID). [Easy Connect] To connect without entering an SSID or encryption key, press X ( T ) in Step 3, then press J and choose from the following options: •...
  • Page 487 Choose a network. Highlight a network SSID and press J (if the desired network is not displayed, press X / T to search again). Encrypted networks are indicated by a O icon; if the selected network is encrypted, you will be prompted to enter the encryption key as described in Step 5.
  • Page 488 Enter the encryption key. • When prompted to enter the encryption key for the wireless router, press J . • Next, enter the key as described below. For information on the encryption key, see the documentation for the wireless router. Press X ( T ) when entry is complete.
  • Page 489 Obtain or select an IP address. • Highlight one of the following options and press J . - [Obtain automatically]: Select this option if the network is configured to supply the IP address automatically. - [Enter manually]: Press J ; a dialog will be displayed where you can manually enter an IP address.
  • Page 490 Select the camera. In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, select the camera name displayed in Step 7 and click [Next]. Enter the authentication code. • The camera will display an authentication code. • Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless Transmitter Utility and click [Next].
  • Page 491 Complete the pairing process. • When the camera displays a message stating that pairing is complete, press J . • In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, click [Next]. You will be prompted to choose the destination folder; for more information, see online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility.
  • Page 492 Check the connection. • When a connection is established, the network SSID will be displayed in green in the camera [Connect to PC] menu. • If the camera SSID is not displayed in green, connect to the camera via the wireless network list on your computer.

  • Page 493: Uploading Pictures

    Uploading Pictures You can select pictures for upload in the camera playback display or upload pictures as they are taken. Destination Folders By default, images are uploaded to the following folders: • Windows: \Users\(user name)\Pictures\Wireless Transmitter Utility • macOS: /Users/(user name)/Pictures/Wireless Transmitter Utility The destination folder can be selected using the Wireless Transmitter Utility.
  • Page 494 Choose [Select to send/ deselect (PC)]. Highlight [Select to send/deselect (PC)] and press J . A white transfer icon will appear on the picture. If the camera is currently connected to a network, upload will begin immediately; otherwise, upload will begin when a connection is established.
  • Page 495 ❚❚ Uploading Photos as They Are Taken To upload new photos as they are taken, select [On] for [Connect to PC] > [Options] > [Auto send]. Upload begins only after the photo has been recorded to the memory card; be sure a memory card is inserted in the camera.
  • Page 496 ❚❚ The Upload Status Display The [Connect to PC] display shows the following information: Status Pictures/time remaining Signal strength • Status: The status of the connection to the host. The host name is displayed in green when a connection is established. While files are being transferred, the status display shows “Now sending”...

  • Page 497: Disconnecting And Reconnecting

    Disconnecting and Reconnecting The camera’s link to an existing network can be suspended or resumed as described below. ❚❚ Disconnecting You can disconnect by turning the camera off, selecting [Disable] for [Connect to PC] > [Wi-Fi connection] in the setup menu, or selecting [Wi-Fi connection] >...
  • Page 498 ❚❚ Reconnecting To reconnect to an existing network, either: • select [Enable] for [Connect to PC] > [Wi-Fi connection] in the setup menu, or • choose [Wi-Fi connection] > [Establish Wi-Fi connection with PC] in the still-photography i menu. Access-Point Mode Enable camera Wi-Fi before connecting.

  • Page 499: Connecting To Networks Using The Wt-7

    Ethernet or wireless networks. Before Using the WT-7 Before using the WT-7, confirm that the firmware for the camera and WT-7 have been updated to the latest versions. For more information, visit the Nikon website for your region. Network Connections...

  • Page 500: What The Wt-7 Can Do For You

    What the WT-7 Can Do for You Using the WT-7, you can: ❚❚ Upload existing photos and movies to an ftp server or computer Not only can you copy pictures to computers (image transfer mode), you can also upload them to ftp servers (ftp upload mode).
  • Page 501 ❚❚ Control the camera and take pictures remotely from a web browser Using a web browser, you can control the camera from network computers and smart devices for remote control that requires no dedicated app or computer software (http server mode).

  • Page 502: Connecting Using The Wt-7

    Connecting Using the WT-7 Connect the WT-7 using the USB cable supplied with the camera. Turn the transmitter on and select [Wireless transmitter (WT-7)] > [Wireless transmitter] > [Use] in the camera setup menu. Menu Items for the WT-7 All menu items for the WT-7 can be found in the setup menu under [Wireless transmitter (WT-7)].

  • Page 503: Troubleshooting Wireless Issues

    Troubleshooting Wireless Issues Solutions to some common issues are listed below. • Troubleshooting information for the SnapBridge app can be found in the app’s online help, which can be viewed at: https://nikonimglib.com/snbr/onlinehelp/en/index.html • For information on the WT-7 wireless transmitter, see the manual provided with the WT-7.
  • Page 504 Problem Solution Check settings for the host computer or The camera displays a TCP/IP wireless router and adjust camera error. settings appropriately ( 0 696). The camera displays a “no Confirm that the memory card is correctly inserted ( 0 27). memory card”...

  • Page 505: On-Camera Flash Photography "On-Camera" Versus "Remote

    On-Camera Flash Photography “On-Camera” Versus “Remote” You can take pictures using a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe or one or more remote flash units. Camera-Mounted Flash Units Take pictures using a flash unit mounted on the camera ( 0 460). Remote Flash Photography Take pictures with one or more remote flash units using wireless flash control (Advanced...

  • Page 506: Using An On-Camera Flash

    Using an On-Camera Flash Follow the steps below to mount an optional flash unit on the camera and take photographs using the flash. Mount the unit on the accessory shoe. See the manual provided with the unit for details. Turn on the camera and flash unit. The flash will begin charging;...
  • Page 507 Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash.
  • Page 508 System is attached and set to TTL, the camera uses monitor preflashes for balanced or standard i-TTL fill-flash flash control. i-TTL flash control is not available with flash units that do not support the Nikon Creative Lighting System. The camera supports the following types of i-TTL flash control:...

  • Page 509: Flash Control Mode

    Flash Control Mode When a flash unit that supports unified flash control (an SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300) is mounted on the camera, the flash control mode, flash level, and other flash settings can be adjusted using the [Flash control] > [Flash control mode] item in the photo shooting menu (in the case of the SB-5000, these settings can also be adjusted using the controls on the flash unit).
  • Page 510 • [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 maximum number of times the unit fires ([Times]), and the number of times the flash fires per second ([Frequency], measured in Hertz).

  • Page 511: Flash Modes

    Flash Modes The options available depend on the mode selected with the mode dial. Option Description Available in This mode is recommended for most situations. In modes P and b , P, S, A, [Fill flash] A, shutter speed will M, EFCT ( j (front-curtain automatically be set to values...
  • Page 512 Option Description Available in As for [Fill flash] except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or [Slow sync] under low light. Use when you P, A (slow sync) want to capture both subject and background. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake.
  • Page 513 Option Description Available in The flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light behind [Rear-curtain moving light sources. Use of a sync] (rear- tripod is recommended to P, S, A, M curtain sync) prevent blurring caused by camera shake.

  • Page 514: Choosing A Flash Mode

    Choosing a Flash Mode Hold the N ( Y ) button and rotate the main command dial. • The selected option is displayed in the monitor. 468 On-Camera Flash Photography...

  • Page 515: Flash Compensation

    Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to deliberately alter flash output to, for example, change the brightness of the subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, reduced to prevent glare, or otherwise fine-tuned to produce the desired result.

  • Page 516: Adjusting Flash Compensation

    Adjusting Flash Compensation Hold the N ( Y ) button and rotate the sub-command dial. The selected option will be displayed in the monitor, control panel, and viewfinder. • Flash output can set to values of from −3 to +1 EV. •...

  • Page 517: Fv Lock

    FV Lock This feature is used to lock flash output for CLS-compatible flash units, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash output is appropriate to the subject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame.
  • Page 518 Set the flash unit to the appropriate mode. Turn the flash unit on and select [TTL] or [Auto external flash] for [Flash control] > [Flash control mode] (SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300) or set the flash control mode to TTL, monitor pre-flash q A, or monitor pre-flash A (other flash units;...
  • Page 519 Lock flash level. After confirming that the flash-ready indicator ( c ) appears in the viewfinder, press the control selected in Step 1. The flash unit will emit a monitor pre-flash to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will be locked at this level and FV lock icon ( r ) will appear in the viewfinder.

  • Page 520: Flash Info For On-Camera Units

    Flash Info for On-Camera Units When a unit that supports unified flash control (the SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300) is mounted on the camera accessory shoe, flash info can be viewed in the camera display. To view flash info during viewfinder photography, press the R button to activate the information display ( 0 776) and then press the R button again.
  • Page 521 ❚❚ Auto External Flash Flash control mode ( 0 463) FP indicator ( 0 618) Auto external flash compensation ( 0 469) ❚❚ Distance-Priority Manual Flash control mode ( 0 463) FP indicator ( 0 618) Flash compensation (distance- priority manual; 0 469) Distance ( 0 463) ❚❚...
  • Page 522 ❚❚ Repeating Flash Flash control mode ( 0 463) Flash level (output; 0 463) Number emitted (times; 0 463) Frequency ( 0 463) Flash Info and Camera Settings The flash information display shows selected camera settings, including shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity. Changing Flash Settings Flash settings can be changed by pressing the i button in the flash info display.

  • Page 523: Remote Flash Photography What Is Remote Flash Photography

    Remote Flash Photography What Is Remote Flash Photography? The camera can be used with one or more remote flash units (Advanced Wireless Lighting, or AWL). For information on using a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe, see “On- Camera Flash Photography”...

  • Page 524: Using Remote Flash Units

    Using Remote Flash Units Remote flash units can be controlled via optical signals from a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe (optical AWL) or via radio signals from a WR-R10 (available separately) connected to the camera (radio AWL). These forms of flash control can be combined as follows: •...

  • Page 525: Radio Awl

    > [Wireless flash options] in the photo shooting menu. The WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller Be sure to update the WR-R10 firmware to version 3.0 or later; for information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area. Remote Flash Photography...
  • Page 526 C : Choose a channel. Set the WR-R10 channel selector to the desired channel. 480 Remote Flash Photography...
  • Page 527 C : Choose a link mode. Select [Wireless remote (WR) options] > [Link mode] in the setup menu and choose from the following options: Option Description The camera connects only to devices with which it has previously been paired, preventing signal interference from other devices in the vicinity.
  • Page 528 f : Establish a wireless connection. Set the remote flash units to radio AWL remote mode and set the devices to the channel you selected in Step 3, then pair each of the remote units with the WR-R10 according to the option selected in Step 4: •...
  • Page 529 Listing Remote Flash Units To view the flash units currently controlled using radio AWL, select [Flash control] > [Radio remote flash info] in the photo shooting menu. The identifier (remote flash unit name) for each unit can be changed using flash unit controls.

  • Page 530: Adjusting Flash Settings

    Adjusting Flash Settings After selecting [Radio AWL] for [Flash control] > [Wireless flash options] in the photo shooting menu, select [Group flash], [Quick wireless control], or [Remote repeating] for [Remote flash control] and adjust settings as described below. ❚❚ Group Flash Select this item to adjust settings separately for each group.
  • Page 531 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: Option Description i-TTL flash control. Auto aperture (available only with compatible flash units). Choose the flash level manually. The units do not fire and the flash level cannot be ––...
  • Page 532 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 i button in the flash info display ( 0 510) and select [ c Test flash] to test-fire the units and confirm that they are functioning normally.
  • Page 533 ❚❚ Quick Wireless Control Select this item to control overall flash compensation for, and the relative balance between, groups A and B, while setting output for group C manually. C : Select [Quick wireless control]. Select [Quick wireless control] for [Flash control] >...
  • Page 534 C : Adjust flash settings. • Choose the balance between groups A and B. • Adjust flash compensation for groups A and B. • Choose a flash control mode and flash level for the units in group - [M]: Choose the flash level manually.
  • Page 535 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 i button in the flash info display ( 0 510) and select [ c Test flash] to test fire the units and confirm that they are functioning normally.
  • Page 536 ❚❚ Remote Repeating When “remote repeating” is enabled, the flash units fire repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multiple- exposure effect. C : Select [Remote repeating]. Select [Remote repeating] for [Flash control] > [Remote flash control] in the photo shooting menu. C : Select [Remote repeating options].
  • Page 537 C : Adjust flash settings. • Choose the flash level ([Output]), the maximum number of times the flash units fire ([Times]), and the number of times the flash units fire per second ([Frequency]). • Enable or disable selected groups. Select [ON] to enable the selected group, [––] to disable the selected group.
  • Page 538 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 i button in the flash info display ( 0 510) and select [ c Test flash] to test-fire the units and confirm that they are functioning normally.

  • Page 539: Adding A Shoe-Mounted Flash Unit

    Adding a Shoe-Mounted Flash Unit Radio-controlled flash units ( 0 479) can be combined with any of the following flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe: • SB-5000: Before attaching the flash unit, set it to radio-controlled master flash mode (a d icon will appear at the top left corner of the display) and choose group or remote repeating flash control.

  • Page 540: Optical Awl

    (optical AWL; for information on compatible flash units, see “The Nikon Creative Lighting System”, 0 798). If the flash unit in question is an SB-5000 or SB-500, settings can be adjusted from the camera ( 0 495); otherwise settings must be adjusted using flash unit controls as described in the documentation provided with the unit.

  • Page 541: Using Optical Awl With The Sb-5000 Or

    Using Optical AWL with the SB-5000 or SB-500 Mount the flash unit on the camera accessory shoe and select [Optical AWL] for [Flash control] > [Wireless flash options] in the photo shooting menu. Group flash settings can be adjusted using [Flash control] > [Remote flash control];...
  • Page 542 ❚❚ Group Flash Select this item to adjust settings separately for each group. C : Select [Group flash]. Select [Group flash] for [Flash control] > [Remote flash control] in the photo shooting menu. C : Select [Group flash options]. Highlight [Group flash options] in the flash control display and press 2 .
  • Page 543 C : Adjust flash settings. • Choose the flash control mode and flash level for the master flash and the flash units in each group: Option Description i-TTL flash control. Auto aperture (available only with compatible flash units). Choose the flash level manually. The units do not fire and the flash level cannot be ––...
  • Page 544 f : Group the remote flash units. • Choose a group (A, B, or C, or if you are using an SB-500 master flash, A or B) for each remote flash unit. • Although there is no limit on the number of remote flash units that may be used, the practical maximum is three per group.
  • Page 545 ❚❚ Quick Wireless Control (SB-5000 Only) Select this item to control overall flash compensation for, and the relative balance between, groups A and B, while setting output for group C manually. C : Select [Quick wireless control]. Select [Quick wireless control] for [Flash control] >...
  • Page 546 C : Adjust flash settings. • Choose the balance between groups A and B. • Adjust flash compensation for groups A and B. • Choose a flash control mode and flash level for the units in group C: - [M]: Choose the flash level manually.
  • Page 547 f : Set the remote flash units to the same channel as the master flash. Set the remote flash units to the channel selected in Step 3. f : Group the remote flash units. • Choose a group (A, B, or C). •...
  • Page 548 ❚❚ Remote Repeating (SB-5000 Only) When “remote repeating” is enabled, the flash units fire repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multiple- exposure effect. C : Select [Remote repeating]. Select [Remote repeating] for [Flash control] > [Remote flash control] in the photo shooting menu.
  • Page 549 C : Adjust flash settings. • Choose the flash level ([Output]), the maximum number of times the flash units fire ([Times]), and the number of times the flash units fire per second ([Frequency]). • Enable or disable selected groups. Select [ON] to enable the selected group, [––] to disable the selected group.
  • Page 550 f : Set the remote flash units to the same channel as the master flash. Set the remote flash units to the channel selected in Step 3. f : Group the remote flash units. • Choose a group (A, B, or C) for each remote flash unit. •...
  • Page 551 C / f : Take the photograph. Take the photograph after confirming that the flash-ready lights for all flash units are lit. 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 552: Optical/Radio Awl

    Optical/Radio AWL Optical and radio AWL can be used together. Radio flash control is provided by a WR-R10 connected to the camera, optical control by an SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander or an SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, or SB-500 flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe. •...

  • Page 553: Flash Info For Remote Units

    Flash Info for Remote Units The camera can display flash info for SB-5000 and SB-500 flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe and configured as a master flash for optical AWL, as well as for remote flash units controlled via radio AWL using a WR-R10. To view flash info during viewfinder photography, press the R button to activate the information display ( 0 68) and then press the R button again.
  • Page 554 ❚❚ Quick Wireless Control Flash-ready indicator Remote flash control ( 0 566) FP indicator ( 0 618) Remote flash control mode ( 0 566) A : B ratio ( 0 487, 499) Flash compensation ( 0 487, 499) Group C flash control mode and flash level (output;...
  • Page 555 ❚❚ Remote Repeating Flash-ready indicator Remote flash control ( 0 566) Flash level (output; 0 490, 502) Remote flash control mode ( 0 566) Number emitted (times; 0 490, 502) Frequency ( 0 490, 502) Group status (enabled/ disabled; 0 490, 502) ( 0 479, 502) Channel ( 0 689)
  • Page 556 Flash Info and Camera Settings The flash information display shows selected camera settings, including shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity. Changing Flash Settings Flash settings can be changed by pressing the i button in the flash info display. The options available vary with the flash unit and the settings selected.

  • Page 557: Menu Guide

    Menu Guide Defaults The defaults for the playback, photo shooting, movie shooting, Custom Settings, and setup menus are listed below. Playback Menu Defaults Playback menu option Default [Delete] — [Playback folder] [Playback display options] [Focus point] [Exposure info] [Highlights] [RGB histogram] [Shooting data] [Overview] [None (image only)]...

  • Page 558: Photo Shooting Menu Defaults

    Photo Shooting Menu Defaults Photo shooting menu option Default [Reset photo shooting menu] — [Storage folder] [Rename] ND780 [Select folder by number] [Select folder from list] — [File naming] [Role played by card in Slot 2] Overflow [Image area] [Choose image area] FX (36×24) [Auto DX crop] [Viewfinder mask display]...
  • Page 559 Photo shooting menu option Default [White balance] Auto: Keep overall atmosphere [Fine-tune] A-B: 0, G-M: 0 [Choose color temperature] 5000 K [Preset manual] [Set Picture Control] Auto [Manage Picture Control] — [Color space] sRGB [Active D-Lighting] [Long exposure NR] [High ISO NR] Normal [Vignette control] Normal...
  • Page 560 Photo shooting menu option Default [Multiple exposure] [Multiple exposure mode] [Number of shots] [Overlay mode] Average [Save individual images (NEF)] [Overlay shooting] [Select first exposure (NEF)] — [HDR (high dynamic range)] [HDR mode] [HDR strength] Auto [Save individual images (NEF)] [Interval timer shooting] [Choose start day/time] [Interval]...
  • Page 561 Photo shooting menu option Default [Time-lapse movie] [Interval] [Shooting time] 25 min. [Exposure smoothing] [Silent photography] [Image area] [Choose image area] [Auto DX crop] [Frame size/frame rate] 1920×1080; 60p [Interval priority] [Focus before each shot] [Destination] Slot 1 [Focus shift shooting] [No.

  • Page 562: Movie Shooting Menu Defaults

    Movie Shooting Menu Defaults Movie shooting menu option Default [Reset movie shooting menu] — [File naming] [Destination] Slot 1 [Image area] [Choose image area] [Auto DX crop] [Frame size/frame rate] 1920×1080; 60p [Movie quality] High quality [Movie file type] [ISO sensitivity settings] [Maximum sensitivity] 51200 [Auto ISO control (mode M)]...
  • Page 563 Movie shooting menu option Default [Diffraction compensation] [Flicker reduction] Auto [Electronic VR] [Microphone sensitivity] Auto [Attenuator] Disable [Frequency response] Wide range [Wind noise reduction] [Headphone volume] [Timecode] [Record timecodes] [Count-up method] Record run [Timecode origin] — [Drop frame] Menu Guide > Defaults...

  • Page 564: Custom Settings Menu Defaults

    Custom Settings Menu Defaults Custom Settings menu option Default [Reset custom settings] — [AF-C priority selection] Release [AF-S priority selection] Focus [Focus tracking with lock-on] [3D-tracking face-detection] [Auto-area AF face/eye detection] Face and eye detection on [Focus points used] All points [Store points by orientation] [AF activation] Shutter/AF-ON...
  • Page 565 Custom Settings menu option Default [Shutter-release button AE-L] [Standby timer] [Self-timer] [Self-timer delay] 10 s [Number of shots] [Interval between shots] 0.5 s [Monitor off delay] [Playback] 10 s [Menus] 1 min [Information display] 10 s [Image review] [Live view] 10 min [CL mode shooting speed] 3 fps...
  • Page 566 Custom Settings menu option Default d11 [Peaking highlights] [Peaking level] [Peaking highlight color] d12 [LCD illumination] d13 [Live view in continuous mode] d14 [Optical VR] [Flash sync speed] 1/200 s [Flash shutter speed] 1/60 s [Exposure comp. for flash] Entire frame [Auto c ISO sensitivity control] Subject and background [Modeling flash]...
  • Page 567 Custom Settings menu option Default [Customize i Menu (Lv)] Set Picture Control, Image quality, Flash mode, Wi-Fi connection, Autofocus mode, Negative digitizer, White balance, Image size, Metering, Active D-Lighting, AF-area mode, Exposure preview [Custom controls] [Preview button] Preview [Fn button] Choose image area [AE-L/AF-L button] AE/AF lock...
  • Page 568 Custom Settings menu option Default [Customize command dials] Exposure compensation: U , [Reverse rotation] Shutter speed/aperture: U [Change main/sub] Exposure setting: Off, Autofocus setting: Off [Aperture setting] Sub-command dial [Menus and playback] [Sub-dial frame advance] 10 frames [Release button to use dial] [Reverse indicators] [ D switch] LCD backlight ( D )
  • Page 569 Custom Settings menu option Default [Custom controls] [Preview button] None [Fn button] None [AE-L/AF-L button] AE/AF lock [AF-ON button] AF-ON [Shutter-release button] Take photos [AF speed] [When to apply] Always [AF tracking sensitivity] [Highlight display] [Display pattern] [Highlight display threshold] Menu Guide >...

  • Page 570: Setup Menu Defaults

    Setup Menu Defaults Setup menu option Default [Format memory card] — [Save user settings] — [Reset user settings] — [Language] (Default varies with country of purchase) [Time zone and date] [Time zone] (Default varies with country of purchase) [Date and time] —...
  • Page 571 Setup menu option Default [Non-CPU lens data] [Lens number] [Focal length (mm)] — [Maximum aperture] — [Clean image sensor] [Clean at startup/shutdown] Clean at startup & shutdown [Lock mirror up for cleaning] — [Image Dust Off ref photo] — [Pixel mapping] —...
  • Page 572 Setup menu option Default [HDMI] [Output resolution] Auto [Advanced] [Output range] Auto [External recording control] [Output data depth] 8 bit [N-Log/HDR output options] [View assist] [Location data] [Standby timer] Enable [Position] — [Set clock from satellite] [Wireless remote (WR) options] [LED lamp] [Link mode] Pairing...
  • Page 573 Setup menu option Default [Connect to PC] [Wi-Fi connection] Disable [Network settings] — [Options] [Auto send] [Delete after send] [Send file as] NEF (RAW) + JPEG [Deselect all?] — [MAC address] — Menu Guide > Defaults...
  • Page 574 Setup menu option Default [Wireless transmitter (WT-7)] [Wireless transmitter] Do not use [Choose hardware] Wired LAN [Network settings] — [Options] [Auto send] [Delete after send] [Send file as] NEF (RAW) + JPEG [Overwrite if same name] [Protect if marked to send] [Send marking] [Send folder] —...

  • Page 575: D The Playback Menu: Managing Images

    D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, select the D (playback menu) tab in the camera menus. The playback menu contains the following items: Item Item [Delete] [After delete] [Playback folder] [Rotate tall] [Playback display options] [Slide show] [Copy image(s)] [Rating]...

  • Page 576: Delete

    Delete G button U D playback menu Delete multiple images. For more information, see “The Playback Menu” ( 0 385). Option Description Q [Selected] Delete selected pictures. i [Select date] Delete all pictures taken on selected dates. Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for [Playback folder] in the playback menu.

  • Page 577: Playback Display Options

    Playback Display Options G button U D playback menu Choose whether the focus points used when the photograph was taken are displayed during full-frame playback. You can also choose the types of photo information that can be viewed during full-frame playback. •...

  • Page 578: Copy Image(S)

    Copy Image(s) G button U D playback menu Copy pictures from one memory card to another when two memory cards are inserted. Option Description Choose the card from which pictures will be [Select source] copied. [Select image(s)] Select pictures to be copied. [Select destination Select the destination folder on the remaining folder]...

  • Page 579: Copying Pictures

    Copying Pictures Choose [Select source]. Highlight [Select source] and press 2 to display the [Select source] dialog. Select the card containing the pictures to be copied. Highlight the slot for the card containing the pictures to be copied and press J to select the highlighted slot and return to the [Copy image(s)] menu.
  • Page 580 Select the source folder. • Highlight the folder containing the images to be copied and press 2 to select the highlighted folder and display the [Images selected by default] menu. • To copy all pictures from the card in the selected slot, highlight [All images in slot], press J , and proceed to Step 10.
  • Page 581 Select additional images. • Highlight pictures and press the W ( Y ) button to select; selected pictures are marked with a L . To deselect the current picture, press the W ( Y ) button again; the L will no longer be displayed.
  • Page 582 Choose a destination folder. Choose one of the following options and press 2 . Option Description Enter the number of the destination folder [Select ( 0 546). If the folder with Folder by the selected number does Number] not already exist, a new folder will be created.
  • Page 583 Choose [Copy image(s)?]. Highlight [Copy image(s)?] and press J to display a confirmation dialog. Choose [Yes]. • The camera will display the message “[Copy?]” together with the number of pictures that will be copied. • Highlight [Yes] and press J to copy the selected pictures.

  • Page 584: Image Review

    Copying Pictures • Pictures will not be copied if there is insufficient space on the destination card. • If the destination folder contains a file with the same name as one of the pictures to be copied, a confirmation dialog will be displayed.

  • Page 585: After Delete

    After Delete G button U D playback menu Choose the picture displayed after an image is deleted. Option Description • The following picture is displayed. • S [Show next] If the deleted image was the last picture, the preceding picture will be displayed. •...

  • Page 586: Rotate Tall

    Rotate Tall G button U D playback menu If [On] is selected, “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures will be automatically rotated for display during playback. Rotate Tall Images are not rotated automatically during image review even when [On] is selected for [Rotate tall]. Slide Show G button U D playback menu View a slide show;...

  • Page 587: Viewing Slide Shows

    Viewing Slide Shows To start the slide show, highlight [Start] and press J . The following operations can be performed while the show is in progress: Description Press 4 to return to the previous frame, 2 to skip to Skip back/skip ahead the next frame.
  • Page 588 A dialog is displayed when the show ends. To restart, highlight [Restart] and press J . To end the show, highlight [Exit] and press J . 542 Menu Guide > D The Playback Menu...

  • Page 589: Rating

    Rating G button U D playback menu Rate pictures. • Highlight pictures using the multi selector. • Hold the W ( Y ) button and press 1 or 3 to choose a rating of from zero to five stars, or select d to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion.

  • Page 590: C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options

    C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To view the photo shooting menu, select the C tab in the camera menus. The photo shooting menu contains the following items: Item Item [Reset photo shooting [Long exposure NR] menu] [High ISO NR] [Storage folder] [Vignette control] [File naming]...

  • Page 591: Reset Photo Shooting Menu

    Reset Photo Shooting Menu G button U C photo shooting menu Restore photo shooting menu options to their default values ( 0 512). Storage Folder G button U C photo shooting menu Choose the folder in which subsequent pictures will be stored. Folder Folder number Folder name...

  • Page 592: Select Folder By Number

    Select Folder by Number The folder in which subsequent pictures will be stored can be selected by number. If a folder with the specified number does not already exist, a new folder will be created. Choose [Select folder by number]. •...
  • Page 593 Save changes and exit. • If a folder with the selected number already exists, a W , X , or Y icon will be displayed to the left of the folder number. Press J to complete the operation and return to the main menu;...

  • Page 594: Select Folder From List

    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 to display the [Select folder from list] dialog. Highlight a folder. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder. Select the highlighted folder.
  • Page 595 Folder and File Numbers • Once the folder number has reached 999, the camera will stop creating new folders automatically and disable the shutter release if: - The number of files in the folder reaches 5000 (or during movie recording, if camera calculates that the addition of the number of files needed to create a movie of maximum length would bring the total over 5000) - The file number reaches 9999 (or during movie recording, when...

  • Page 596: File Naming

    File Naming G button U C photo shooting menu Pictures are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” followed by a four-digit number and a three-letter extension. [File naming] is used to select three letters to replace the “DSC” portion of the file name. For information on text entry, see “Text Entry”...

  • Page 597: Role Played By Card In Slot 2

    Role Played by Card in Slot 2 G button U C photo shooting menu Choose the role played by the card in Slot 2 when two memory cards are inserted in the camera. For more information, see “Using Two Memory Cards” ( 0 279). Image Area G button U C photo shooting menu Adjust image area settings.

  • Page 598: Nef (Raw) Recording

    NEF (RAW) Recording G button U 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. The resulting files are about 60% to compressed] 80% the size of uncompressed pictures.

  • Page 599: Iso Sensitivity Settings

    ISO Sensitivity Settings G button U C photo shooting menu Adjust ISO sensitivity settings for photographs. For more information, see “Adjusting the Camera’s Sensitivity to Light (ISO Sensitivity)” ( 0 187). White Balance G button U C photo shooting menu Adjust white balance to match the color of the light source.

  • Page 600: Manage Picture Control

    Manage Picture Control G button U C photo shooting menu Save modified Picture Controls as custom Picture Controls. For more information, see “Creating Custom Picture Controls” ( 0 250). Color Space G button U C photo shooting menu The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction.

  • Page 601: Active D-Lighting

    Active D-Lighting G button U C photo shooting menu Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating pictures with natural contrast. For more information, see “Active D-Lighting” ( 0 254). Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu...

  • Page 602: Long Exposure Nr

    Long Exposure NR G button U C photo shooting menu Reduce “noise” (bright spots or fog) in photographs taken at slow shutter speeds. Option Description Reduce noise in photographs taken at shutter speeds slower [On] than 1 s. [Off] Long-exposure noise reduction disabled. •...

  • Page 603: High Iso Nr

    High ISO NR G button U C photo shooting menu Photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to reduce “noise” (randomly-spaced bright pixels). Option Description [High] Reduce noise in photographs taken at all ISO sensitivities. The higher the sensitivity, the greater the effect. Choose the [Normal] amount of noise reduction performed from [High], [Normal], [Low]...

  • Page 604: Vignette Control

    Vignette Control G button U C photo shooting menu Vignette control reduces “vignetting”—a drop in brightness at the edges of a photograph—by an amount that varies from lens to lens. Its effects are most noticeable at maximum aperture. Vignette control applies only to photographs taken with type G, E, and D lenses (PC lenses excluded).

  • Page 605: Diffraction Compensation

    Diffraction Compensation G button U C photo shooting menu Select [On] to reduce diffraction at small apertures (high f/- numbers). • To apply diffraction compensation to pictures taken with non- CPU lenses, enter the lens data using the [Non-CPU lens data] item in the setup menu.

  • Page 606: Auto Distortion Control

    Auto Distortion Control G button U 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. • [Auto distortion control] is available only with type G, E, and D lenses.

  • Page 607: Flicker Reduction

    Flicker Reduction G button U C photo shooting menu Reduce the effects of flicker from such light sources as fluorescent or mercury-vapor lamps. Flicker can cause uneven exposure or (in photographs taken in continuous release modes) inconsistent exposure or coloration. Option Description When [Enable] is selected, the camera will time...
  • Page 608 Flicker Reduction: Restrictions The [Flicker reduction] item in the photo shooting menu does not take effect under some conditions, including when: • is selected for release mode • is selected for release mode during live view photography • [On] is selected for [Silent live view photography] in the photo shooting menu during live view photography •...

  • Page 609: Flash Control

    Flash Control G button U C photo shooting menu Choose a flash control mode and flash level and adjust other settings for wireless remote flash units or optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe. • For information on adjusting settings for optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe, see “On-Camera Flash Photography”...

  • Page 610: Flash Control Mode

    Flash Control Mode Choose a flash control mode and adjust other settings for SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300 flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe. • The options available in the flash control display vary with the option selected for [Flash control mode]. •...

  • Page 611: Wireless Flash Options

    Wireless Flash Options Adjust settings for simultaneous wireless control of multiple remote flash units. This item is available only when an SB-5000 or SB-500 flash unit or a WR-R10 wireless remote controller is mounted on the camera. Option Description The remote flash units are controlled using [Optical AWL] low-intensity flashes emitted by the master flash ( 0 494).

  • Page 612: Remote Flash Control

    Remote Flash Control Choose the remote flash control mode. Flash options can be adjusted in the flash control display; the options available vary with the option selected for [Remote flash control]. Option Description Choose a separate flash control mode for each group of remote flash units ( 0 484, m [Group flash] 496).

  • Page 613: Auto Bracketing

    Auto Bracketing G button U C photo shooting menu Vary exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value. Bracketing can be used in situations in which getting the right settings is difficult and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot, or to experiment with different settings for the same subject.
  • Page 614 Option Description Choose the setting or settings bracketed when auto bracketing is in effect. • [AE & flash bracketing]: Perform both exposure and flash-level bracketing. • [AE bracketing]: Bracket only exposure. [Auto • [Flash bracketing]: Perform only flash-level bracketing set] bracketing.

  • Page 615: Multiple Exposure

    Multiple Exposure G button U C photo shooting menu Record two to ten NEF (RAW) exposures as a single photograph. For more information, see “Combining Multiple Exposures in a Single Photo (Multiple Exposure)” ( 0 287). HDR (High Dynamic Range) G button U C photo shooting menu Used with high contrast subjects, High Dynamic Range (HDR) preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two...

  • Page 616: Time-Lapse Movie

    Time-Lapse Movie G button U C photo shooting menu The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a time-lapse movie. For more information, see “Creating a Movie from Photos (Time-Lapse Movie)” ( 0 315). Focus Shift Shooting G button U C photo shooting menu Focus shift automatically varies focus over a series of shots.

  • Page 617: The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options

    1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options To view the movie shooting menu, select the 1 tab in the camera menus. The movie shooting menu contains the following items: Item Item [Reset movie shooting [Active D-Lighting] menu] [High ISO NR] [File naming] [Diffraction compensation] 578 [Destination]...

  • Page 618: Reset Movie Shooting Menu

    Reset Movie Shooting Menu G button U 1 movie shooting menu Restore movie shooting menu options to their default values ( 0 516). File Naming G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose the three-letter prefix used in naming the image files in which movies are stored;...

  • Page 619: Image Area

    Image Area G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose the image area for movies. Auto DX Crop Choose whether the camera automatically uses the [DX] image area for movies recorded with a DX lens. Frame Size/Frame Rate G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose the movie frame size (in pixels) and frame rate.

  • Page 620: Movie Quality

    Movie Quality G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose from [High quality] and [Normal]. For more information, see “Frame Size/Frame Rate and Movie Quality” ( 0 264). Movie File Type G button U 1 movie shooting menu Record movies in MOV or MP4 format. 574 Menu Guide >...

  • Page 621: Iso Sensitivity Settings

    ISO Sensitivity Settings G button U 1 movie shooting menu Adjust the following ISO sensitivity settings for use during filming. Option Description • Choose the upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity control from values between ISO 200 and Hi 2. [Maximum •...

  • Page 622: White Balance

    Auto ISO Sensitivity Control • At high ISO sensitivities, “noise” (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may increase. • At high ISO sensitivities, the camera may have difficulty focusing. • The foregoing can be prevented by choosing a lower value for [ISO sensitivity settings] >...

  • Page 623: Set Picture Control

    Set Picture Control G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose a Picture Control for movies. Select [Same as photo settings] to use the option currently selected for photos ( 0 553). Manage Picture Control G button U 1 movie shooting menu Save modified Picture Controls as custom Picture Controls ( 0 554).

  • Page 624: High Iso Nr

    High ISO NR G button U 1 movie shooting menu Reduce “noise” (randomly-spaced bright pixels) in movies recorded at high ISO sensitivities ( 0 557). Diffraction Compensation G button U 1 movie shooting menu Reduce diffraction in movies ( 0 559). 578 Menu Guide >...

  • Page 625: Flicker Reduction

    Flicker Reduction G button U 1 movie shooting menu Reduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting during live view or movie recording. Choose [Auto] to allow the camera to automatically choose the correct frequency. If [Auto] fails to produce the desired results, select [50 Hz] or [60 Hz] according to the frequency of the local power supply.

  • Page 626: Electronic Vr

    Electronic VR G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose whether to enable electronic vibration reduction during movie recording. Option Description • Enable electronic vibration reduction during movie recording. • Electronic vibration reduction is not available in EFCT modes or at frame sizes of 1920 × 1080; 120p, 1920 × 1080; 100p, or 1920 ×...

  • Page 627: Microphone Sensitivity

    Microphone Sensitivity G button U 1 movie shooting menu Turn built-in or external microphones on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity. Option Description [Auto] Adjust microphone sensitivity automatically. Select microphone sensitivity manually. Choose from values of from 1 to 20. The higher the [Manual] value, the higher the sensitivity;...

  • Page 628: Attenuator

    Attenuator G button U 1 movie shooting menu Select [Enable] to reduce microphone gain and prevent audio distortion when recording movies in loud environments. Frequency Response G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose the range of frequencies to which built-in and external microphones respond.

  • Page 629: Wind Noise Reduction

    Wind Noise Reduction G button U 1 movie shooting menu Select [On] to enable the low-cut filter, reducing noise produced by wind blowing over the built-in microphone. Note that other sounds may also be affected. Selecting [On] for [Wind noise reduction] has no effect on optional stereo microphones.

  • Page 630: Timecode

    Timecode G button U 1 movie shooting menu Choose whether to record time codes giving the hour, minute, second, and frame number for each frame when shooting movies. Time codes are available only with movies recorded in MOV format. Option Description •...
  • Page 631 Option Description • [Reset]: Reset the time code to 00:00:00.00. • [Enter manually]: Enter the hour, minute, second, and frame number manually. • [Current time]: Set the time code to the current time [Timecode origin] as reported by the camera clock. Before using this option, select [Time zone and date] in the setup menu and confirm that the camera clock is set to the correct date and time.

  • Page 632: A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

    A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To view Custom Settings, select the A tab in the camera menus. Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. The Custom Settings menu is divided into levels. 586 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings...
  • Page 633 The following Custom Settings are available: Item Item [Reset custom settings] b [Metering/exposure] a [Autofocus] [EV steps for exposure cntrl] [AF-C priority selection] [Easy exposure compensation] [AF-S priority selection] [Matrix metering] [Focus tracking with [Center-weighted lock-on] area] [3D-tracking face- [Fine-tune optimal detection] exposure] [Auto-area AF face/...
  • Page 634 Item Item d [Shooting/display] e [Bracketing/flash] [CL mode shooting [Flash sync speed] speed] [Flash shutter speed] 620 [Max. continuous [Exposure comp. for release] flash] [Sync. release mode [Auto c ISO options] sensitivity control] [Exposure delay [Modeling flash] mode] [Bracketing order] [Electronic front- f [Controls] curtain shutter]...
  • Page 635 Item g [Movie] [Customize i menu] 643 [Custom controls] [AF speed] [AF tracking sensitivity] [Highlight display] 1 Items modified from default values are indicated by asterisks (“ U “). 2 This item is available with compatible lenses only. 3 This item is available only with compatible AF-P lenses not equipped with a vibration reduction switch.

  • Page 636: Reset Custom Settings

    Reset Custom Settings G button U A Custom Settings menu Restore Custom Settings to their default values ( 0 518). a: Autofocus a1: AF-C Priority Selection G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether photos can be taken before the camera focuses when AF-C is selected.

  • Page 637: A2: Af-S Priority Selection

    a2: AF-S Priority Selection G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether photos can be taken before the camera focuses when AF-S is selected. Option Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release G [Release] button is pressed (release priority). Photos can be taken only when the camera is in focus F [Focus] (focus priority).

  • Page 638: A3: Focus Tracking With Lock-On

    a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose how quickly focus responds if something passes between the subject and the camera during viewfinder photography in autofocus mode AF-C or when AF-A is selected and the camera is shooting using AF-C.

  • Page 639: A5: Auto-Area Af Face/Eye Detection

    a5: Auto-Area AF Face/Eye Detection G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the camera detects and focuses on faces or on faces and eyes when [Auto-area AF] is selected for AF-area mode. Option Description If the camera detects a portrait subject during live view photography, it will automatically focus on one or the [Face and eye other of the subject’s eyes.

  • Page 640: A6: Focus Points Used

    a6: Focus Points Used G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the number of focus points available for manual focus- point selection when an option other than [Auto-area AF] is selected for AF-area mode. Option Description Every focus point available in the current AF-area mode [All can be selected.

  • Page 641: A7: Store Points By Orientation

    a7: Store Points by Orientation G button U 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. Separate options are available for the viewfinder (shown in the illustrations) and for live view.
  • Page 642 • Select [Yes] to enable separate focus-point selection. Camera rotated Landscape (wide) Camera rotated 90°counter-clockwise orientation 90°clockwise 596 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings...

  • Page 643: A8: Af Activation

    a8: AF Activation G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the shutter-release button can be used to focus. If [AF-ON only] is selected, the camera will not focus when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus can only be adjusted using the AF-ON button or other controls to which AF-ON has been assigned using Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls].

  • Page 644: A10: Focus Point Options

    a10: Focus Point Options G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose from the following focus point display options: Focus Point Illumination Choose whether the active focus point is highlighted in the viewfinder. Option Description The selected focus point is automatically highlighted in red [Auto] as needed to establish contrast with the background.

  • Page 645: Dynamic-Area Af Assist

    Dynamic-Area AF Assist Choose whether both the selected focus point and the surrounding focus points are displayed in dynamic-area AF mode. Option Description Display both the selected focus point and surrounding focus [On] points. [Off] Display only the selected focus point. a11: Low-Light AF G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose [On] for more accurate focus under low-light conditions...

  • Page 646: A12: Manual Focus Ring In Af Mode

    a12: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode G button U A Custom Settings menu This item is available with compatible lenses only. Choose whether the lens focus ring can be used for manual focus in autofocus mode. Option Description Autofocus can be over-ridden by rotating the lens focus ring (autofocus with manual override).

  • Page 647: B: Metering/Exposure

    b: Metering/Exposure b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl G button U A Custom Settings menu Select the increments used for adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, ISO sensitivity, bracketing, and exposure and flash compensation. Menu Guide > A Custom Settings...

  • Page 648: B2: Easy Exposure Compensation

    b2: Easy Exposure Compensation G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the E button is needed for exposure compensation. Option Description Exposure compensation can be adjusted rotating the command dial not currently used for shutter speed or aperture. The setting selected with the command dial is (Auto reset)] reset when the camera turns off or the standby timer expires.

  • Page 649: B3: Matrix Metering

    b3: Matrix Metering G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether [Matrix metering] assigns priority to faces detected by the camera. This setting applies only during viewfinder photography. Option Description [Face Matrix metering assigns priority to faces detection on] detected by the camera.

  • Page 650: B5: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure

    b5: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure G button U A Custom Settings menu Use this item to fine-tune the exposure value selected by the camera; exposure can be fine-tuned separately for each metering method. Exposure can be adjusted up for brighter exposures or down for darker exposures in the range +1 to −1 EV in steps of EV.

  • Page 651: C: Timers/Ae Lock

    c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter-release button is pressed. Option Description Pressing the shutter-release button halfway O [On (half press)] locks exposure. [On (burst Exposure only locks while the shutter-release mode)] button is pressed all the way down.

  • Page 652: C3: Self-Timer

    c3: Self-Timer G button U 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. Option Description [Self-timer Choose the length of the shutter-release delay. delay] Press 1 and 3 to choose the number of shots taken [Number of...

  • Page 653: D: Shooting/Display

    d: Shooting/Display d1: CL Mode Shooting Speed G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the frame advance rate for low-speed continuous release mode; options range from [6 fps] to [1 fps]. d2: Max. Continuous Release G button U A Custom Settings menu The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst in continuous release modes can be set to any value between 1 and 100.

  • Page 654: D3: Sync. Release Mode Options

    d3: Sync. Release Mode Options G button U 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 remote controller. d4: Exposure Delay Mode G button U A Custom Settings menu In situations where the slightest camera movement can blur pictures, shutter release can be delayed by from about 0.2 to 3...

  • Page 655: D5: Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter

    d5: Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter G button U A Custom Settings menu Enable or disable the electronic front-curtain shutter. Enabling the electronic front-curtain helps reduce blur caused by camera shake. The electronic front-curtain shutter is available in Q, Q and M modes.

  • Page 656: D6: Extended Shutter Speeds (M)

    d6: Extended Shutter Speeds (M) G button U A Custom Settings menu Extend the range of shutter speeds available in mode M; the slowest shutter speed available when [On] is selected is 900 s (15 minutes). Extended shutter speeds can be used for pictures of the night sky and in other situations that require that the shutter remain open for long periods.

  • Page 657: D7: File Number Sequence

    d7: File Number Sequence G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose a file numbering option. Option Description When a new folder is created or a new memory card is inserted in the camera, file numbering will continue from the [On] last number used.
  • Page 658 File Number Sequence • If a picture is taken when the current folder contains a picture numbered 9999, a new folder will be created and file numbering will restart from 0001. • When the current folder number reaches 999, the camera will no longer be able to create new folders and the shutter release will be disabled if: - The current folder contains 5000 pictures (in addition, movie recording will be disabled if the camera calculates that the number of...

  • Page 659: D8: Save Original (Effects)

    d8: Save Original (EFFECTS) G button U A Custom Settings menu In f , d , e , k , l , and m modes, you can choose whether in addition to saving pictures in JPEG format, the camera saves NEF (RAW) copies without the effects applied.

  • Page 660: D9: Exposure Preview (Lv)

    d9: Exposure Preview (Lv) G button U A Custom Settings menu Select [On] to preview how the options currently selected for shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity affect exposure while taking photographs in modes P, S, A, and M. Exposure Preview •...

  • Page 661: D10: Framing Grid Display

    d10: Framing Grid Display G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether to display a grid for reference when framing shots. d11: Peaking Highlights G button U A Custom Settings menu When focus peaking is enabled during live view photography in manual focus mode, objects that are in focus are indicated by colored outlines in the display.

  • Page 662: D12: Lcd Illumination

    d12: LCD Illumination G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose when the control panel backlight lights. • If [Off] is selected, the backlight will light when the power switch is rotated to D . The backlight turns off when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or all the way down.

  • Page 663: D14: Optical Vr

    d14: Optical VR G button U A Custom Settings menu This item is available only with compatible AF-P lenses not equipped with a vibration reduction switch. Selecting [On] enables vibration reduction, which takes effect whenever the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Select [Off] to disable vibration reduction.

  • Page 664: E: Bracketing/Flash

    e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Sync Speed G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the flash sync speed. Option Description Auto FP high-speed sync is enabled with compatible flash units and the maximum sync speed for other flash units is set to •...
  • Page 665 Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit In modes S and M, shutter speed can be fixed at the value selected for Custom Setting e1 [Flash sync speed] by selecting the next shutter speed after the slowest possible shutter speed (30 s or % ). An X (flash sync indicator) will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel together with the flash sync speed.

  • Page 666: E2: Flash Shutter Speed

    e2: Flash Shutter Speed G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the slowest shutter speed available with a flash in mode P or A. Regardless of the setting chosen for e2 [Flash shutter speed], shutter speeds can be as slow as 30 s in modes S and M or at flash settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or red-eye reduction with slow sync.

  • Page 667: E4: Auto C Iso Sensitivity Control

    G button U A Custom Settings menu Select [On] to enable the modeling flash emitted if the Pv button is pressed when the camera is used with an optional flash unit that supports the Nikon Creative Lighting system. Menu Guide > A Custom Settings...

  • Page 668: E6: Bracketing Order

    e6: Bracketing Order G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the order in which the shots in the bracketing program are taken. Option Description The unmodified shot is taken first, followed by the shot with the lowest [MTR > under > over] value, followed by the shot with the highest value.

  • Page 669: F: Controls

    f: Controls f1: Customize i Menu G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the items listed in the i menu displayed when the i button is pressed during viewfinder photography. For information on customizing the i menu, see “Customizing the i Menu: Customize i Menu”...

  • Page 670: View Memory Card Info

    Item Item w [Custom controls] [Interval timer shooting] [Exposure delay [Time-lapse movie] mode] [Focus shift [Bluetooth shooting] connection] [View release [Wi-Fi connection] mode] View Memory Card Info View the slot currently selected as the destination for new pictures and the role played by the card in Slot 2 when two memory cards are inserted.

  • Page 671: Bluetooth Connection

    Bluetooth Connection Turn the Bluetooth connection on or off. Wi-Fi Connection Enable or disable Wi-Fi. • Enable Wi-Fi to establish wireless connections to computers or between the camera and smartphones or tablets (smart devices) running the SnapBridge app. • To turn Wi-Fi off, highlight [Wi-Fi connection] in the i menu and press J ;...

  • Page 672: F2: Customize I Menu (Lv)

    f2: Customize i Menu (Lv) G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the items listed in the i menu displayed when the i button is pressed during live view. For information on customizing the i menu, see “Customizing the i Menu: Customize i Menu”...
  • Page 673 Item Item [Interval timer [Exposure delay shooting] mode] [Time-lapse movie] [Exposure preview] 614 [Focus shift [Peaking shooting] highlights] [Silent live view [Monitor photography] brightness] [View release [Bluetooth mode] connection] w [Custom controls] [Wi-Fi connection] [Negative digitizer] 343 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings...

  • Page 674: F3: Custom Controls

    f3: Custom Controls G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the functions performed either by pressing camera controls or by pressing controls and rotating command dials during still photography. • Choose the roles played by the controls below. Highlight the desired control and press J .
  • Page 675 0 3 ! V n z Option 4 4 — — — — h [ c Disable/enable] 4 4 — — — — [Preview] 4 4 — — — — [Preview (Lv max. aperture)] 4 4 — — — — [Matrix metering] 4 4 —...
  • Page 676 • The following options are available: Option Description Pressing the control initiates autofocus, A [AF-ON] duplicating the function of the AF-ON button. [AF lock only] Focus locks while the control is pressed. Exposure locks when the control is pressed. Exposure lock does not end when the shutter [AE lock is released.
  • Page 677 Option Description If the flash is currently enabled, it will be [ c Disable/ disabled while the control is pressed. If the enable] flash is currently off, front-curtain sync will be selected while the control is pressed. Hold the control to stop aperture down and preview depth of field during viewfinder [Preview] photography.
  • Page 678 Option Description • If the control is pressed when an option other than [WB bracketing] is selected for [Auto bracketing] > [Auto bracketing set] in the photo shooting menu in release mode , or Q , the camera will take all the shots in the current bracketing program and repeat the bracketing burst while the [Bracketing...
  • Page 679 Option Description Press the control to display a framing grid in [Framing grid the viewfinder or monitor. Press the control display] again to turn the display off. [Viewfinder Press the control to view a virtual horizon virtual display in the viewfinder. Press the control horizon] again to turn the display off.
  • Page 680 Option Description Press the control and rotate the main [Multiple command dial to choose the mode and the exposure] sub-command dial to choose the number of shots. [HDR (high Press the control and rotate the main dynamic command dial to choose the mode and the range)] sub-command dial to choose HDR strength.

  • Page 681: F4: Ok Button

    f4: OK Button G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the role assigned to the J button during still photography and playback. Viewfinder Photography Option Description [Select center focus Pressing J selects the center focus point. point] [Highlight active Pressing J highlights the active focus point.

  • Page 682: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode Regardless of the option selected, pressing J when a movie is displayed full frame starts movie playback. Option Description Press J to toggle between full-frame and [Thumbnail on/off] 4-, 9-, or 72-frame thumbnail playback. A histogram is displayed while the J button [View histograms] is pressed.

  • Page 683: F5: Customize Command Dials

    f5: Customize Command Dials G button U A Custom Settings menu Customize the operation of the main and sub-command dials. Reverse Rotation Reverse the direction of rotation of the command dials for selected operations. • Highlight [Exposure compensation] or [Shutter speed/ aperture] and press 2 to select ( M ) or deselect ( U ).

  • Page 684: Aperture Setting

    Aperture Setting Choose whether aperture can be adjusted using the aperture ring on CPU lenses in modes A and M. Option Description Aperture can only be adjusted with the sub-command [Sub-command dial (or with the main command dial if [On] is selected dial] for [Change main/sub] >...

  • Page 685: Menus And Playback

    Menus and Playback Choose the roles played by the multi selector and command dials during playback and menu navigation. Option Description Playback: • The main command dial can be used to choose the picture displayed during full-frame playback. The sub-command dial can be used to skip forward or back according to the option selected for [Sub-dial frame advance].

  • Page 686: Sub-Dial Frame Advance

    Sub-Dial Frame Advance Choose the number of frames that can be skipped by rotating the sub-command dial during full-frame playback. This option only takes effect when [On] or [On (image review excluded)] is selected for [Menus and playback]. Option Description [10 frames] Skip forward or back 10 frames at a time.

  • Page 687: F6: Release Button To Use Dial

    f6: Release Button to Use Dial G button U A Custom Settings menu Selecting [Yes] allows adjustments that are normally made by holding a button and rotating a command dial to be made by rotating the command dial after the button is released. This ends when the button is pressed again, the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or the standby timer expires.

  • Page 688: F7: Reverse Indicators

    f7: Reverse Indicators G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the exposure indicators in the viewfinder, control panel, and information display are displayed with negative values on the left and positive values on the right, or with positive values on the left and negative values on the right. Option Description The indicator is displayed with positive...

  • Page 689: G: Movie

    g: Movie g1: Customize i Menu G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the items listed in the i menu displayed when the i button is pressed during movie recording. For information on customizing the i menu, see “Customizing the i Menu: Customize i Menu”...

  • Page 690: Multi-Selector Power Aperture

    Item Item [Peaking [Wi-Fi connection] highlights] [Multi-selector [Highlight display] power aperture] [Monitor [Multi selector brightness] exposure comp.] [Bluetooth connection] Multi-Selector Power Aperture Choose whether the multi selector can be used for power aperture. Select [Enable] to enable power aperture. Press 1 to widen the aperture, 3 to narrow the aperture.

  • Page 691: G2: Custom Controls

    g2: Custom Controls G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the functions performed either by pressing camera controls or by pressing controls and rotating command dials during filming. • Choose the roles played by the controls below. Highlight the desired control and press J .
  • Page 692 0 2 ! V G Option 4 4 — — — J [Choose image area] 4 4 — — — y [Active D-Lighting] — — 4 4 — A [AF-ON] — — 4 4 — F [AF lock only] — — 4 4 — E [AE lock (Hold)] —...
  • Page 693 Option Description Exposure compensation increases while the Pv [Exposure button is pressed. Use in combination with compensation Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls] > [Fn button] > [Exposure compensation −] for button-controlled exposure compensation. Exposure compensation decreases while the Fn button is pressed. Use in combination with [Exposure Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls] >...
  • Page 694 Option Description F [AF lock only] Focus locks while the control is pressed. Exposure locks when the control is pressed. Exposure lock does not end when the shutter is E [AE lock (Hold)] released. Exposure remains locked until the control is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires.
  • Page 695 Option Description Press the shutter-release button halfway to start live view. If the focus mode selector is in the AF position, you can then press the shutter-release button halfway again to focus. To start movie recording, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

  • Page 696: G3: Af Speed

    g3: AF Speed G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose the focus speed for movie recording when using lenses compatible with this option. Use [When to apply] to choose when the selected option applies. Option Description The selected option applies whenever the live D [Always] view selector is rotated to 1 .
  • Page 697 Compatible Lenses The value selected for [AF speed] applies only to AF-P lenses and the lenses listed below. All other lenses focus at maximum speed. • AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8–15mm f/3.5–4.5E ED • AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–80mm f/2.8–4E ED VR •...

  • Page 698: G4: Af Tracking Sensitivity

    g4: AF Tracking Sensitivity G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose how quickly focus responds when your subject leaves the focus point or something passes between the subject and the camera during filming; the options available range from 1 to 7. •...

  • Page 699: G5: Highlight Display

    g5: Highlight Display G button U A Custom Settings menu Choose whether shading is used to indicate highlights (bright areas of the frame) during movie recording. Display Pattern To enable the highlight display for movie recording, select [Pattern 1] or [Pattern 2]. Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Highlight Display Threshold...

  • Page 700: B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup

    B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To view the setup menu, select the B tab in the camera menus. The setup menu contains the following items: Item Item [Format memory card] [Clean image sensor] [Save user settings] [Lock mirror up for cleaning] [Reset user settings] [Image Dust Off ref photo]...
  • Page 701 Item Item [Wireless remote (WR) [Conformity marking] options] [Battery info] [Assign remote (WR) Fn [Slot empty release lock] button] [Save/load menu settings] [Airplane mode] [Reset all settings] [Connect to smart device] [Firmware version] [Connect to PC] [Wireless transmitter (WT-7)] * Not available at battery levels of J or below. Menu Guide >...

  • Page 702: Format Memory Card

    Format Memory Card G button U B setup menu Format memory cards. To begin formatting, choose a memory card slot and select [Yes]. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card. Before formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required. During Formatting Do not turn the camera off or remove memory cards until the message [Formatting memory card.] clears from the display.

  • Page 703: Save User Settings

    Save User Settings G button U B setup menu Frequently-used combinations of settings can be assigned to the U1 and U2 positions on the mode dial ( 0 115). Reset User Settings G button U B setup menu Reset settings for U1 and U2 to default values ( 0 118). Language G button U B setup menu Choose a language for camera menus and messages.

  • Page 704: Time Zone And Date

    Time Zone and Date G button U B setup menu Change time zones and set the camera clock. We recommend that the camera clock be adjusted regularly. Option Description Choose a time zone. [Date and time] is automatically [Time zone] set to the time in the new time zone.

  • Page 705: Monitor Color Balance

    Monitor Color Balance G button U B setup menu Adjust monitor color balance to your taste. • Color balance is adjusted using the multi selector. Press 1 , 3 , 4 , or 2 to adjust color balance as shown below. Press J to save changes.
  • Page 706 • To choose a different image, press the W ( Y ) button. Highlight the desired picture and press J to select it as the reference image. • To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold X ( T ). 660 Menu Guide >...

  • Page 707: Virtual Horizon

    Virtual Horizon G button U 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. If the camera is tilted neither forward nor back, the dot ( I ) in the center of the display will turn green.

  • Page 708: Information Display

    Information Display G button U B setup menu Adjust the appearance of the information display according to lighting conditions. Dark on light Light on dark Option Description The camera adjusts the color of the lettering in the [Auto] information display to make it easier to read. Black is used in bright locations, a dim white in dark locations.

  • Page 709: Af Fine-Tuning Options

    AF Fine-Tuning Options G button U B setup menu Fine-tune focus for the current lens. • Use only as required. • We recommend that you perform fine- tuning at a focus distance you use frequently. If you perform fine-tuning at a short focus distance, for example, you may find it less effective at longer distances.
  • Page 710 Option Description List values saved using [Fine- tune and save lens]. Highlighting a lens in the list and pressing 2 displays a [Choose lens number] dialog. • The [Choose lens number] dialog is used to choose the [List saved lens identifier. Press 1 or 3 to choose an identifier and values] press J to save changes and exit.

  • Page 711: Creating And Saving Fine-Tuning Values

    Creating and Saving Fine-Tuning Values Attach the lens to the camera. Select [AF fine-tuning options] in the setup menu, then highlight [Fine-tune and save lens] and press Highlight [For viewfinder photography] or [For live view photography] and press 2 . An AF fine-tuning dialog will be displayed.
  • Page 712 Press 4 or 2 to fine-tune autofocus. • Choose from values between +20 and −20. • The current value is shown by g , the previously-selected value by j . • If a zoom lens is attached, you can choose separate fine- tuning values for maximum angle (WIDE) and maximum zoom (TELE).

  • Page 713: Choosing A Default Fine-Tuning Value

    Choosing a Default Fine-Tuning Value Select [AF fine-tuning options] in the setup menu, then highlight [Default] and press 2 . Highlight [For viewfinder photography] or [For live view photography] and press 2 . An AF fine-tuning dialog will be displayed. Press 4 or 2 to fine-tune autofocus.

  • Page 714: Auto Af Fine-Tuning

    Auto AF Fine-Tuning Auto AF fine-tuning is performed as described below. Rotate the live view selector to C and press the a button. Press the AF-mode and movie-record buttons simultaneously and keep them pressed for over two seconds. 668 Menu Guide > B The Setup Menu...
  • Page 715 Zoom Lenses • The camera will display options for fine-tuning autofocus separately at maximum angle and maximum zoom. • Highlight [WIDE] (maximum angle) or [TELE] (maximum zoom) and press J ; the camera will select the center focus point and the auto AF fine-tuning dialog will be displayed.
  • Page 716 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. • If you are using a zoom lens, rotate the zoom ring all the way to select either the maximum angle or maximum zoom before focusing. • Before focusing, mount the camera on a tripod and aim the camera at a flat, high-contrast subject parallel to the camera focal plane.
  • Page 717 Press J . • The AF fine-tuning value for the current lens will be added to the [List saved values] list (CPU lenses only). • If auto fine-tuning is successful, AF fine-tuning will be enabled and the [AF fine-tune on/off] item will change to [On].

  • Page 718: Non-Cpu Lens Data

    Non-CPU Lens Data G button U B setup menu Record data for non-CPU lenses. Recording the focal length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lenses allows them to be used with some functions normally reserved for CPU lenses. Option Description [Lens number] Choose a number to identify the lens. [Focal length Enter the focal length.

  • Page 719: Clean Image Sensor

    Clean Image Sensor G button U B setup menu Dirt or dust entering the camera when lenses are exchanged or the body cap is removed may adhere to the low-pass filter and affect your photographs. The “clean image sensor” option vibrates the sensor to remove dust.

  • Page 720: Lock Mirror Up For Cleaning

    Nikon-authorized service representative. For information on cleaning the low-pass filter, see “Manual Cleaning” ( 0 827). 674 Menu Guide > B The Setup Menu...

  • Page 721: Image Dust Off Ref Photo

    Image Dust Off Ref Photo G button U B setup menu Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D. Image Dust Off processes NEF (RAW) images to mitigate effects caused by dust adhering to the low-pass filter in front of the camera image sensor.
  • Page 722 • “ F ” will appear in the viewfinder and control panel displays. • To exit without acquiring Image Dust Off reference data, press G . With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well-lit, featureless white object, frame the object so that it fills the display and then press the shutter-release button halfway.
  • Page 723 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. • The monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is pressed. • If the reference object is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data and a message will be displayed and the camera will...
  • Page 724 Acquiring Image Dust Off Reference Data • [Image Dust Off ref photo] is not available when a non-CPU lens is mounted on the camera. • An FX-format CPU lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended. •...

  • Page 725: Pixel Mapping

    Pixel Mapping G button U B setup menu Pixel mapping checks and optimizes camera image sensor. If you notice unexpected bright spots appearing in pictures taken with the camera, perform pixel mapping as described below. • Use a fully-charged battery to prevent unexpected loss of power.
  • Page 726 Select [Pixel mapping] in the setup menu. Turn the camera on, press the G button, and select [Pixel mapping] in the setup menu. Select [Start]. Pixel mapping will start. 1 appears in the control panel while the operation is in progress. Turn the camera off when pixel mapping is complete.

  • Page 727: Image Comment

    Image Comment G button U 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. Input Comment Input a comment of up to 36 characters. Highlight [Input comment] and press 2 to display a text-entry dialog.

  • Page 728: Copyright Information

    Copyright Information G button U B setup menu Add copyright information to new photographs as they are taken. Copyright information can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D. Entering the Names of the Photographer and Copyright Holder Enter the names of the photographer (maximum 36 characters) and copyright holder (maximum 54 characters).

  • Page 729: Attach Copyright Information

    You will also need to make sure that the artist and copyright fields are blank. • Nikon does not accept liability for any damages or disputes arising from the use of the [Copyright information] option. Photo Info Copyright information is included in the shooting data shown in the photo information display.

  • Page 730: Beep Options

    Beep Options G button U B setup menu Beep On/Off Turn the beep speaker on or off. • If [On] is selected for [Beep on/off], beeps sound when: - The self-timer is in operation - The shutter-release button is pressed for a second time during mirror-up photography - Interval-timer photography, time-lapse movie recording, or focus shift ends...

  • Page 731: Volume

    • Select [Off (touch controls only)] to disable the beep during keyboard entry while enabling it for other purposes. • Note that regardless of the option selected, a beep will not sound when the camera focuses during movie recording or in quiet-shutter release modes (modes Q and Q ) or when [On] is selected for [Silent live view photography].

  • Page 732: Touch Controls

    Touch Controls G button U B setup menu Adjust settings for monitor touch controls. Enable/Disable Touch Controls Enable or disable touch-screen controls. Select [Playback only] to enable touch-screen controls in playback mode only. Full-Frame Playback Flicks Choose whether the next image in full-frame playback is displayed by flicking left or by flicking right.

  • Page 733: Location Data

    Location Data G button U B setup menu Adjust settings for use when the camera is connected to a device that provides location data, namely a GPS receiver or a smart device running the SnapBridge app. For more information on SnapBridge, see the app’s online help. Option Description If [Enable] is selected when a GPS receiver is connected,...

  • Page 734: Wireless Remote (Wr) Options

    Be sure the firmware for the WR-R10 has been updated to the latest version (version 3.0 or later). For information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area. LED Lamp Enable or disable the status LEDs on a WR-R10 wireless remote controller mounted on the camera.

  • Page 735: Link Mode

    Link Mode Choose a link mode for WR-R10 wireless remote controllers mounted on other cameras or radio-controlled flash units that support Advanced Wireless Lighting. Be sure that the same mode is selected for the other devices. Option Description The camera connects only to devices with which it has previously been paired.
  • Page 736 Option Description Communication is shared among all devices with the same four-digit PIN. You can enter any four-digit PIN of your choice. • Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits and press 1 or 3 to change. Press J to enter and display the selected PIN. [PIN] •...

  • Page 737: Assign Remote (Wr) Fn Button

    Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button G button U B setup menu Choose the role played by the Fn button on optional wireless remote controllers equipped with an Fn button. See Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls] for more information. Option Option A [AF-ON] h [ c Disable/enable] [AF lock only]...

  • Page 738: Connect To Smart Device

    Connect to Smart Device G button U B setup menu Adjust settings for connection to a smart device. Pairing (Bluetooth) Pair with or connect to smart devices using Bluetooth. Option Description [Start pairing] Pair the camera with a smart device ( 0 415). [Paired List paired smart devices or switch from one device to devices]...

  • Page 739: Select To Send (Bluetooth)

    Select to Send (Bluetooth) Select pictures for upload to a smart device or choose whether to mark pictures for upload as they are taken. Upload begins immediately when a connection is established. Option Description If [On] is selected, photos will be marked for upload to a smart device as they are taken.

  • Page 740: Wi-Fi Connection

    Wi-Fi Connection Connect to smart devices via Wi-Fi. ❚❚ Establish Wi-Fi Connection Initiate a Wi-Fi connection. • The camera SSID and password will be displayed. To connect, select the camera SSID and enter the password on the smart device ( 0 406). •...
  • Page 741 ❚❚ Wi-Fi Connection Settings Access the following Wi-Fi settings: Option Description [SSID] Set the camera SSID. [Authentication/ Choose [OPEN] or [WPA2-PSK-AES]. encryption] [Password] Change the camera password. Choose a channel. • Select [Auto] to have the camera choose the [Channel] channel automatically.

  • Page 742: Connect To Pc

    Connect to PC G button U B setup menu Adjust settings for connection to computers using the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi Connection Select [Enable] to connect using the settings currently selected for [Network settings]. Network Settings Select [Create profile] to create a new network profile ( 0 433, 439).
  • Page 743 Option Description Infrastructure connections: Adjust settings to match those used on the network. • [SSID]: Enter the network SSID. • [Channel]: The channel is selected automatically. • [Authentication/encryption]: Choose from [OPEN] and [WPA2-PSK-AES]. • [Password]: Enter the network password. Ad-hoc connections: Choose the settings used for connection to the camera.

  • Page 744: Options

    Options Adjust upload settings. ❚❚ Auto Send Select [On] to upload new photos as they are taken. • Upload begins only after the photo has been recorded to the memory card; be sure a memory card is inserted in the camera. •...

  • Page 745: Mac Address

    ❚❚ Send File As When uploading NEF+JPEG images, choose whether to upload both the NEF (RAW) and JPEG files or only the JPEG copy. ❚❚ Deselect All? Select [Yes] to remove transfer marking from all images. Upload of images with a “sending” icon will immediately be terminated. MAC Address Display the MAC address.

  • Page 746: Wireless Transmitter (Wt-7)

    Wireless Transmitter (WT-7) G button U B setup menu Adjust settings for connection to computers or ftp servers via wireless or Ethernet networks using an optional WT-7 wireless transmitter. This item is available only when an optional WT-7 wireless transmitter is connected. •...

  • Page 747: Battery Info

    Battery Info G button U B setup menu View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera. Option Description [Charge] The current battery level expressed as a percentage. [No. of The number of times the battery has been used to release shots] the shutter since it was last charged.

  • Page 748: Slot Empty Release Lock

    Number of Shots [No. of shots] shows the number of times the shutter has been released. Note that the camera may sometimes release the shutter without recording a photograph, for example when measuring preset white balance. Charging Batteries at Low Temperatures Batteries in general exhibit a drop in capacity at low ambient temperatures.

  • Page 749: Save/Load Menu Settings

    Save/Load Menu Settings G button U B setup menu Save current camera menu settings to a memory card. You can also load saved settings, allowing menu settings to be shared among cameras of the same model. • If two memory cards are inserted, the settings will be saved to the card in Slot 1.
  • Page 750 Settings that can be saved and loaded [File naming] [Role played by card in Slot 2] [Image area] [Image quality] [Image size] [NEF (RAW) recording] [ISO sensitivity settings] [White balance] [Set Picture Control] (Custom Picture Controls are saved as [Auto]) PHOTO [Color space] SHOOTING MENU...
  • Page 751 Settings that can be saved and loaded [File naming] [Destination] [Image area] [Frame size/frame rate] [Movie quality] [Movie file type] [ISO sensitivity settings] [White balance] [Set Picture Control] (Custom Picture Controls are saved as [Auto]) MOVIE SHOOTING [Active D-Lighting] MENU [High ISO NR] [Diffraction compensation] [Flicker reduction]...
  • Page 752 Settings that can be saved and loaded [Save user settings] [Language] [Time zone and date] (excepting [Date and time]) [Information display] [Non-CPU lens data] [Clean image sensor] [Image comment] SETUP MENU [Copyright information] [Beep options] [Touch controls] [HDMI] [Location data] (excepting [Position]) [Wireless remote (WR) options] [Assign remote (WR) Fn button] [Slot empty release lock]...

  • Page 753: Save Menu Settings

    Save Menu Settings Save settings to the memory card. If the card is full, an error will be displayed and settings will not be saved. Saved settings can only be used with other cameras of the same model. Load Menu Settings Load saved settings from the memory card.

  • Page 754: Reset All Settings

    Reset All Settings G button U B setup menu Reset all settings except [Language] and [Time zone and date] to their default values. Copyright information and other user- generated entries are also reset. Once reset, settings cannot be restored. We recommend that you save settings using the [Save/load menu settings] item in the setup menu before performing a reset.

  • Page 755: N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies

    N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To view the retouch menu, select the N tab in the camera menus. The items in the retouch menu are used to trim or retouch existing pictures. • The retouch menu is only displayed when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera.

  • Page 756: Creating Retouched Copies

    Creating Retouched Copies Select an item in the retouch menu. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an item, 2 to select. Select a picture. • Highlight a picture using the multi selector. • To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X ( T ) button.
  • Page 757 Create a retouched copy. • Press J to create a retouched copy. • Retouched copies are indicated by a p icon. Retouching the Current Image To create a retouched copy of the current image, press i and select [Retouch]. Retouch •...
  • Page 758 Image Quality • Copies created from NEF (RAW) images are saved at an [Image quality] of [JPEG fine m ]. • Copies created from JPEG images are the same quality as the original. • In the case of images recorded to the same memory card at image quality settings of NEF + JPEG, only the NEF (RAW) image will be retouched.

  • Page 759: Nef (Raw) Processing: Creating Jpeg Copies Of Nef (Raw) Images Without A Computer

    NEF (RAW) Processing: Creating JPEG Copies of NEF (RAW) Images Without a Computer G button U N retouch menu “NEF (RAW) processing” is used to save NEF (RAW) photos in other formats, such as JPEG. JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photos can be created on the camera as described below.
  • Page 760 Choose a destination. • If two memory cards are inserted, you can choose a destination for the retouched copies by highlighting [Choose destination] and pressing 2 . • [Choose destination] is not available when only one memory card is inserted. Proceed to Step 3.
  • Page 761 Choose how images are selected. Option Description Create JPEG copies of [Select selected NEF (RAW) images. image(s)] Multiple NEF (RAW) images can be selected. Create JPEG copies of all [Select the NEF (RAW) images date] taken on selected dates. Create JPEG copies of all [Select the NEF (RAW) images in a folder]...
  • Page 762 Select photographs. If you chose [Select image(s)]: • Highlight images using the multi selector. • To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X ( T ) button. • To select the highlighted image, press the W ( Y ) button. Selected images are indicated by a L icon.
  • Page 763 Choose settings for the JPEG copies. • The settings in effect when the photograph was taken appear below a preview. • To use the setting in effect when the photograph was taken, if applicable, select [Original]. Image quality ( 0 134) High ISO NR ( 0 557) Image size ( 0 137) Color space ( 0 554)
  • Page 764 Copy the photographs. • Highlight [EXE] and press J to create a JPEG copy of the selected photograph. • If multiple photos are selected, a confirmation dialog will be displayed after you highlight [EXE] and press J ; highlight [Yes] and press J to create JPEG copies of the selected photos.

  • Page 765: Trim

    Trim G button U N retouch menu Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described below. Description Press X ( T ) or W ( Y ) to choose the crop size. Size the crop To change the Rotate the main command dial.

  • Page 766: Resize

    Resize G button U N retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs. If two memory cards are inserted, you can choose the card used to store the resized copies. Resizing Multiple Images If you accessed the retouch menu via the G button, you can resize multiple selected images.
  • Page 767 Choose a destination. • If two memory cards are inserted, you can choose a destination for the retouched copies by highlighting [Choose destination] and pressing 2 . • [Choose destination] is not available when only one memory card is inserted. Proceed to Step 3.
  • Page 768 Choose a size. • Highlight [Choose size] and press • Highlight the desired size (length in pixels) using 1 and 3 and press 722 Menu Guide > N The Retouch Menu...
  • Page 769 Choose how images are selected. Option Description Resize selected images. [Select Multiple images can be image(s)] selected. [Select Resize all the images taken date] on selected dates. [Select Resize all the images in a folder] selected folder. If you chose [Select image(s)], proceed to Step 6. Select the source slot.
  • Page 770 Choose pictures. If you chose [Select image(s)]: • Highlight pictures using the multi selector. • To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X ( T ) button. • To select the highlighted image, press the W ( Y ) button. Selected pictures are marked by a 8 icon.
  • Page 771 If you chose [Select date]: • Highlight dates using the multi selector and press 2 to select ( M ) or deselect ( U ). • All images taken on dates marked with a check ( M ) will be copied at the size selected in Step 3.

  • Page 772: D-Lighting

    D-Lighting G button U N retouch menu D-Lighting brightens shadows. It is ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before After The edit display shows before and after images. • Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display.

  • Page 773: Quick Retouch

    Quick Retouch G button U N retouch menu Create a copy with enhanced colors and contrast. The camera uses D-Lighting to brighten shadows and enhance contrast and color saturation (vividness). • Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed.

  • Page 774: Red-Eye Correction

    Red-Eye Correction G button U N retouch menu Correct “red-eye” caused by light from the flash reflecting from the retinas of portrait subjects. • Red-eye correction is available only with photographs taken using a flash. • Red-eye that cannot be detected by the camera will not be corrected.

  • Page 775: Straighten

    Straighten G button U N retouch menu Rotate pictures by up to ±5° in increments of approximately 0.25°. • The effect can be previewed in the edit display. • The greater the rotation, the more will be trimmed from the edges. •...

  • Page 776: Distortion Control

    Distortion Control G button U N retouch menu Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion; this can reduce barrel distortion in pictures taken with wide- angle lenses or pin-cushion distortion in pictures taken with telephoto lenses. Select [Auto] to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector.
  • Page 777 • Note that [Manual] must be used with copies created using the [Auto] option and with photos taken using the [Auto distortion control] option in the photo shooting menu. Manual distortion control cannot be further applied to copies created using [Manual]. •...

  • Page 778: Perspective Control

    Perspective Control G button U N retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective in photos taken looking up from the base of a tall object. • The effect can be previewed in the edit display. • Note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out.

  • Page 779: Monochrome

    Monochrome G button U N retouch menu Copy photographs in monochrome. [Monochrome] gives you a choice of the following monochrome tints: Option Description [Black-and- Copy photographs in black-and-white. white] [Sepia] Copy photographs in sepia. [Cyanotype] Copy photographs in blue-and-white monochrome. •...

  • Page 780: Image Overlay

    Image Overlay G button U N retouch menu Image overlay combines existing photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals. One NEF (RAW) image can be overlaid on another using additive blending ([Add]), or multiple images can be combined using [Lighten] or [Darken] blending.
  • Page 781 Highlight the first image. • Press J to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images, where you can use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. • To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X ( T ) button.
  • Page 782 Adjust gain. • The overlay of [Image 1] and [Image 2] can be previewed in the “Preview” column. Highlight [Image 1] or [Image 2] and optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to adjust gain. • Choose from values between 0.1 and 2.0 in increments of 0.1.
  • Page 783 Save the overlay. Press J while the preview is displayed to save the overlay and display the resulting image. [Add] • Colors and brightness in the preview may differ from the final image. • Image overlay is available only with NEF (RAW) images created with this camera.

  • Page 784: Lighten And Darken

    Lighten and Darken The camera compares multiple selected pictures and selects only the brightest or darkest pixels at each point in the image to create a single new JPEG copy. Select [Lighten] or [Darken]. After selecting [Image overlay] in the retouch menu, highlight either [Lighten] or [Darken] and press 2 .
  • Page 785 Choose how images are selected. Option Description [Select individual Select pictures for the overlay one-by-one. images] [Select Select two pictures; the overlay will include the consecutive two pictures and all images between them. images] The overlay will include all pictures in the [Select folder] selected folder.
  • Page 786 Select pictures. If you chose [Select individual images]: • Highlight pictures using the multi selector. • To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X ( T ) button. • To select the highlighted image, press the W ( Y ) button. Selected pictures are marked by a $ icon.
  • Page 787 If you chose [Select consecutive images]: • All pictures in a range chosen using the multi selector will be combined using the option selected in Step 1. - Use the W ( Y ) button to select the first and last pictures in the desired range.
  • Page 788 Save the overlay. • A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight [Yes] and press J to save the overlay and display the resulting picture. • To interrupt the process before the overlay is complete, press G . [Lighten]/[Darken] • The overlay will include only pictures created with this camera. Pictures created with other cameras cannot be selected.

  • Page 789: Trim Movie

    Trim Movie G button U N retouch menu Create a copy from which unwanted footage has been removed ( 0 271). Menu Guide > N The Retouch Menu...

  • Page 790: O My Menu/ M Recent Settings

    O MY MENU/ m RECENT SETTINGS To view [MY MENU], select the O tab in the camera menus. 744 Menu Guide > O MY MENU/ m RECENT SETTINGS...

  • Page 791: O My Menu: Creating A Custom Menu

    O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu My Menu can be used to create and edit a customized list of up to 20 items from the playback, photo shooting, movie shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus. Items can be added, deleted, and reordered as described below.
  • Page 792 Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to position the new item and press J to add it to My Menu. Add more items. • The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark ( L ). •...
  • Page 793 ❚❚ Removing Items from My Menu Select [Remove items] in [ O MY MENU]. Highlight [Remove items] and press 2 . Select items. • Highlight items and press 2 to select ( M ) or deselect. • Continue until all the items you wish to remove are selected ( L ).
  • Page 794 ❚❚ Reordering Items in My Menu Select [Rank items] in [ O MY MENU]. 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 795 ❚❚ Displaying Recent Settings Select [Choose tab] in [ O MY MENU]. Highlight [Choose tab] and press 2 . Select [ m RECENT SETTINGS]. • Highlight [ m RECENT SETTINGS] in the [Choose tab] menu and press • The name of the menu will change from [MY MENU] to [RECENT SETTINGS].

  • Page 796: Recent Settings: Accessing Recently-Used Settings

    m Recent Settings: Accessing Recently-Used Settings ❚❚ How Items Are Added to Recent Settings Menu items are added to the top of the recent settings menu as they are used. The twenty most recently settings are listed. Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu To remove an item from the [RECENT SETTINGS] menu, highlight it and press the O ( Q ) button;...

  • Page 797: Troubleshooting Before Contacting Customer Support

    Before Contacting Customer Support You may be able to resolve any issues with the camera by following the steps below. Check this list before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Check the common problems listed in the following sections: STEP •...
  • Page 798 Restoring Default Settings • Depending on current settings, some menu items and other features may be unavailable. To access menu items that are grayed out or features that are otherwise unavailable, try restoring default settings using the [Reset all settings] item in the setup menu. •...

  • Page 799: Problems And Solutions

    Problems and Solutions Solutions to some common issues are listed below. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: ● • Wait for recording and other operations to end. • If the problem persists, turn the camera off. • If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery.

  • Page 800: Shooting

    The display in the viewfinder, control panel, or monitor turns off ● without warning: Choose longer delays for Custom Setting c2 [Standby timer] or c4 [Monitor off delay]. The display in control panel or viewfinder is dim and ● unresponsive: The response times and brightness of these displays vary with temperature.
  • Page 801 The shutter cannot be released: ● • Is a memory card inserted, and if so, does it have space available? • Is the memory card write-protected? • Is the in-focus indicator ( I ) displayed? • When a CPU lens of a type other than G or E is attached, the shutter cannot be released unless the aperture ring is locked at minimum aperture (the highest f-number).
  • Page 802 Photos are out of focus: ● • Is the camera in manual focus mode? To enable autofocus, rotate the focus-mode selector to AF. • Autofocus does not perform well under the following conditions. In these cases, use manual focus or focus lock. Autofocus does not perform well if: there is little or no contrast between the subject and the background, the focus point contains objects at different distances from the camera, the subject is dominated by regular...
  • Page 803 Focus-point selection is not available: ● • Is the focus selector lock in the L (lock) position? • Focus-point selection is not available when [Auto-area AF] is selected for AF-area mode. • Focus point selection is not available in playback mode or when menus are in use.
  • Page 804 “Noise” (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or ● lines) appears in photos: • To reduce noise, adjust settings such as ISO sensitivity, shutter speed, or Active D-Lighting. • At high ISO sensitivities, noise may become more noticeable in long exposures or in pictures recorded when the camera temperature is elevated.
  • Page 805 Photographs and movies do not appear to have the same ● exposure as the preview shown in the monitor during live view: Changes to monitor brightness during live view have no effect on images recorded with the camera. Flicker or banding appears in the display during movie recording: ●...
  • Page 806 “Noise” (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or ● lines) appears during live view: • Randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or bright spots may arise as a result of increases in the temperature of the camera’s internal circuits during live view. Exit live view when the camera is not in use. •...
  • Page 807 White balance (WB) bracketing is unavailable: ● • White balance bracketing is not available when an NEF (RAW) or NEF + JPEG option is selected for image quality. • White balance bracketing cannot be used in multiple exposure and HDR modes. The effects of [Set Picture Control] differ from image to image: ●...

  • Page 808: Playback

    Playback NEF (RAW) pictures are not visible during playback: ● The camera displays only the JPEG copies of pictures taken with [NEF(RAW) + JPEG fine m ], [NEF(RAW) + JPEG fine], [NEF(RAW) + JPEG normal m ], [NEF(RAW) + JPEG normal], [NEF(RAW) + JPEG basic m ], or [NEF(RAW) + JPEG basic] selected for [Image quality].
  • Page 809 The effects of [Set Picture Control], [Active D-Lighting], or ● [Vignette control] are not visible: In the case of NEF (RAW) images, the effect can only be viewed using Nikon software. View NEF (RAW) images using Capture NX-D or ViewNX-i. Pictures cannot be copied to a computer: ●...

  • Page 810: Bluetooth And Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)

    Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks) Smart devices do not display the camera SSID (network name): ● • Navigate to the setup menu and confirm both that [Disable] is selected for [Airplane mode] and that [Enable] is selected for [Connect to smart device] > [Pairing (Bluetooth)] > [Bluetooth connection].

  • Page 811: Alerts And Error Messages

    Battery exhausted. • Replace with spare battery. • Charge battery. Battery info not available. • Battery cannot be used. Contact Nikon- authorized service representative. • Battery level is extremely low; charge battery. (flashes) (flashes) Battery cannot supply data to camera.
  • Page 812 Alert Problem/solution Control Viewfinder panel Aperture shown in stops from maximum aperture. No lens attached, or non-CPU lens attached without specifying maximum aperture. Aperture value will be displayed if maximum aperture is specified. Camera unable to focus using autofocus. — (flashes) Change composition or focus manually.
  • Page 813 Alert Problem/solution Control Viewfinder panel Subject too bright; limits of camera exposure metering system exceeded. • Lower ISO sensitivity. • Mode P: Use third-party ND (neutral density) filter (filter can also be used if alert is still displayed after following settings are adjusted in mode S or A).
  • Page 814 Copy pictures you wish to keep to computer or other device before proceeding. • Insert new memory card. Camera malfunction. Press shutter-release button again. If error (flashes) (flashes) persists or appears frequently, consult Nikon- authorized service representative. 768 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 815: Error Messages

    Check that camera supports memory card. • If error persists after card has been repeatedly ejected and reinserted, card may be damaged. Contact retailer or Cannot access Nikon-authorized service representative. this memory card. Unable to create new folder. Insert another (flashes) •...
  • Page 816 Alert Problem/solution Control Monitor panel Memory card is Memory card is locked (write protected). locked. Slide Slide card write-protect switch to “write” lock to "write" (flashes) position. position. Memory card is not correctly formatted. This card is not • formatted. Format memory card.
  • Page 817 Alert Problem/solution Control Monitor panel Folder contains no pictures. Insert memory card that contains pictures. Folder contains No pictures in folder selected for — no images. playback. Use [Playback folder] item in playback menu to select folder that contains pictures. File has been modified using computer application or does not conform to DCF file standard.
  • Page 818 Alert Problem/solution Control Monitor panel Selected movie cannot be edited. • Movies created with other devices cannot This movie cannot be — be edited. • edited. Movies under two seconds long cannot be edited. This file cannot be saved to the Files 4 GB or larger can only be saved to destination memory cards formatted for FAT32 or...

  • Page 819: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Camera Displays For illustrative purposes, the displays are shown with all indicators lit. The Viewfinder 11 12 13 23 24 27 28 29 Technical Notes...
  • Page 820 ( 0 615) Framing grid Exposure/flash bracketing indicator ( 0 226) Focus points ( 0 36, 145) WB bracketing indicator Image area ( 0 129) ( 0 232) ( 0 628) 2, 3 Pitch indicator ADL bracketing indicator ( 0 628) Roll indicator 2, 4 ( 0 238)
  • Page 821 Exposure compensation Number of exposures indicator ( 0 175) remaining ( 0 34, 861) Auto ISO sensitivity indicator Number of shots remaining ( 0 190) before memory buffer fills ISO sensitivity ( 0 187) ( 0 181, 861) Preset white balance Exposure compensation value recording indicator ( 0 210) ( 0 175)

  • Page 822: The Information Display

    The Information Display Shooting mode ( 0 107) Exposure/flash bracketing indicator ( 0 226) Flexible program indicator WB bracketing indicator ( 0 109) ( 0 232) User setting mode ( 0 115) ADL bracketing indicator Flash sync indicator ( 0 619) ( 0 238) Shutter speed ( 0 110, 113) HDR indicator ( 0 256)
  • Page 823 FV lock indicator ( 0 471) Exposure indicator Exposure ( 0 114) Autoexposure (AE) lock Exposure compensation ( 0 173) ( 0 175) Flash compensation indicator Exposure/flash bracketing ( 0 469) ( 0 226) Exposure compensation WB bracketing ( 0 232) indicator ( 0 175) ADL bracketing ( 0 238) Exposure compensation value...
  • Page 824 1 2 3 4 Exposure delay mode ( 0 608) Bluetooth connection indicator ( 0 692) Interval timer indicator Airplane mode ( 0 691) ( 0 298) Wi-Fi connection indicator t (“clock not set”) indicator ( 0 696) ( 0 779) Long exposure noise Flash control mode ( 0 463) reduction indicator ( 0 556)
  • Page 825 The t Icon A flashing t icon indicates that the camera clock has been reset. The date and time recorded with new photographs will not be correct; use the [Time zone and date] > [Date and time] option in the setup menu to set the clock to the correct time and date.

  • Page 826: Live View (Still Photography/Movies)

    Live View (Still Photography/Movies) ❚❚ Still Photography 10 11 13 Shooting mode ( 0 107) Subject tracking AF ( 0 158) Autofocus mode ( 0 142) Flexible program indicator ( 0 109) AF-area mode ( 0 150) User setting mode ( 0 115) Active D-Lighting ( 0 254) AF-area brackets ( 0 40) Picture Control ( 0 243)
  • Page 827 Image area ( 0 129) Exposure indicator Exposure ( 0 114) Image size ( 0 137) Exposure compensation Negative film digitizer ( 0 175) exposure adjustment ( 0 343) Auto bracketing ( 0 224) i icon ( 0 63) Bluetooth connection Exposure and flash bracketing indicator ( 0 692) indicator ( 0 226)
  • Page 828 Aperture (f-number; 0 111, Maximum aperture indicator ( 0 628) 113) Flicker detection ( 0 561) Aperture (number of stops; 0 112, 795) Silent photography ( 0 340) Aperture stop indicator Electronic front-curtain ( 0 112, 795) shutter ( 0 609) Shutter speed ( 0 110, 113) Exposure delay mode ( 0 608) Flash sync indicator ( 0 619)
  • Page 829 ❚❚ Filming Recording indicator ( 0 45) Wind noise reduction ( 0 583) “No movie” indicator ( 0 268) Headphone volume ( 0 583) External recording control Release mode (still ( 0 397) photography; 0 50) N-Log indicator ( 0 397) Sound level ( 0 45) Frame size and rate/image Microphone sensitivity...

  • Page 830: The Control Panel

    The Control Panel Shutter speed ( 0 110, 113) Number of exposures remaining ( 0 34, 861) Aperture stop indicator PC mode indicator ( 0 819) ( 0 112, 795) ISO sensitivity ( 0 187) Aperture ( 0 111, 113) Autofocus mode ( 0 140) Memory card icon (Slot 1;...
  • Page 831 B (“clock not set”) Bluetooth connection indicator ( 0 692) indicator ( 0 32) Bracketing indicator ( 0 224) Wi-Fi connection indicator ( 0 696) Exposure indicator Color temperature ( 0 204) Exposure ( 0 114) Multiple exposure indicator Exposure compensation ( 0 287) ( 0 175) Flash compensation indicator...

  • Page 832: Compatible F Mount Lenses

    Compatible F Mount Lenses CPU lenses are recommended (but note that IX-NIKKOR lenses cannot be used). Types G, E, and D, which grant access to a full range of camera features, are particularly recommended. CPU Lenses Shooting Metering mode Lens /accessory Autofocus Type G, E, or D...
  • Page 833 IX-NIKKOR lenses cannot be used. M (manual focus) is available with all lenses. Vibration reduction (VR) is supported with VR lenses. [Spot metering] meters the selected focus point. Cannot be used with shifting or tilting. Fog, lines, and other image artifacts (“noise”) may appear in photos taken with the electronic front-curtain shutter.
  • Page 834 Lens f-Number The f-number is a measure of lens “speed”, its maximum (widest) aperture. It appears at the end of the lens name, for example as “f/2.8” or “f/3.5–5.6”. VR Lenses The lenses listed below are not recommended for long exposures or photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities, as due to the design of the vibration reduction (VR) control system the resulting photos may be marred by fog.
  • Page 835 Calculating Angle of View The camera can be used with Nikon lenses for 35 mm format cameras. If a 35 mm format lens or a lens that supports the FX format is attached, the angle of view will be the same as a frame of 35 mm film.
  • Page 836 AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters • The table below shows the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding in viewfinder photography when an AF-S/AF-I teleconverter is attached. Note that the camera may be unable to focus on dark or low-contrast subjects if the combined aperture is slower than f/5.6.
  • Page 837 1 Single-point AF is used when 3D-tracking or auto-area AF is selected forAF-area mode. 2 Autofocus not available. 3 Focus data for focus points other than the center focus point are obtained from line sensors. • Autofocus is not available when teleconverters are used with the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED.

  • Page 838: Non-Cpu Lenses And Other Accessories

    Non-CPU Lenses and Other Accessories Shooting Metering mode Lens /accessory AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E — 4 — 4 — lenses — 4 Medical-NIKKOR 120mm f/4 — — — — — 4 — 4 Reflex-NIKKOR — — — 4 PC-NIKKOR —...
  • Page 839 Can be used only if the lens focal length and maximum aperture are specified using the [Non-CPU lens data] item in the setup menu. Some lenses may, however, fail to produce the desired results even if the focal length and maximum aperture are supplied. Use [Spot metering] or [Center-weighted metering] if the desired results are not achieved.
  • Page 840 Incompatible Lenses and Accessories The following non-CPU lenses and accessories cannot be used. Attempting to mount them on the camera could damage the camera or lens. • TC-16A AF teleconverters • Non-AI lenses (lenses with pre-AI exposure couplings) • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11) •...
  • Page 841 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses • Specifying the lens focal length and maximum aperture using the [Non- CPU lens data] item in the setup menu allows many of the features available with CPU lenses, including aperture value display and color matrix metering, to be used with non-CPU lenses. If the focal length and maximum aperture are not provided and [Matrix metering] is selected for metering, [Center-weighted metering] will be used instead.

  • Page 842: The Electronic Rangefinder

    The Electronic Rangefinder The conditions under which the electronic rangefinder can be used vary with the lens. ❚❚ CPU lenses Viewfinder Lens/accessory Live view photography Type G, E, or D; AF-S, AF-P, AF-I PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED — PC-E NIKKOR series —...
  • Page 843 ❚❚ Non-CPU Lenses and Other Accessories Viewfinder Lens/accessory Live view photography AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon — Series E lenses Medical-NIKKOR 120mm f/4 — Reflex-NIKKOR — — PC-NIKKOR — AI-type Teleconverter — PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment — Auto extension rings (PK-series 11A, —...

  • Page 844: Compatible Flash Units

    Compatible Flash Units The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) supports a variety of features thanks to improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units. ❚❚ Features Available with CLS-Compatible Flash Units Flash unit...
  • Page 845 Flash unit Supported features 4 — 4 4 — — — Remote flash control 4 — 4 i-TTL i-TTL — — — — Quick wireless 4 — — 4 [A : B] — — — — flash control Auto aperture 4 —...
  • Page 846 Flash unit Supported features Radio-controlled Advanced — — — — — — — — Wireless Lighting Color Information 4 4 4 — — 4 4 Communication (flash) Color Information — — 4 — — — — — — Communication (LED light) 4 4 4 4 4 —...
  • Page 847 Not available with spot metering. Can also be selected via the flash unit. q A/A mode selection is performed on the flash unit using custom settings. Can be selected using the [Flash control] item in the camera menus. Available during close-up photography only. Choice of q A and A depends on the option selected with the master flash.
  • Page 848 ❚❚ 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. Group flash control is supported for up to three groups. The SU-800 itself is not equipped with a flash.
  • Page 849 Metering Areas for FV Lock The areas metered when FV lock is used with optional flash units are as follows: Picture taken with Flash control mode Metered area 6-mm circle in center i-TTL of frame Stand-alone flash unit Area metered by flash Auto aperture ( q A) exposure meter Remote flash units...
  • Page 850 • In mode P, the maximum aperture (minimum f-number) is limited according to ISO sensitivity, as shown below: Maximum aperture (f-number) at ISO equivalent of: 1600 3200 6400 12800 * If the maximum aperture of the lens is smaller than given above, the maximum value for aperture will be the maximum aperture of the lens.
  • Page 851 • The SB-910 and SB-900 support AF-assist illumination with 17–135 mm AF lenses. During viewfinder photography, AF-assist illumination is available with the focus points highlighted in the illustration. Focus points for which AF-assist illumination is available • The SB-800, SB-600, and SU-800 support AF-assist illumination with 24–105 mm AF lenses.
  • Page 852 • The SB-700 supports AF-assist illumination with 24–135 mm AF lenses. During viewfinder photography, AF-assist illumination is available with the focus points highlighted in the illustration. Focus points for which AF-assist illumination is available • Depending on the lens used and scene recorded, the in-focus indicator ( I ) may be displayed when the subject is not in focus, or the camera may be unable to focus and the shutter release will be disabled.
  • Page 853 Modeling Illumination • Optional CLS-compatible flash units emit a modeling flash when the camera Pv button is pressed. • This feature can be used with Advanced Wireless Lighting to preview the total lighting effect achieved with multiple flash units. • Modeling illumination can be turned off by selecting [Off] for Custom Setting e5 [Modeling flash].

  • Page 854: Other Compatible Accessories

    Other Compatible Accessories A variety of accessories are available for your Nikon camera. Power Sources ● • EN-EL15b Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: EN-EL15b batteries can be used with Nikon D780 digital cameras. - EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures may sometimes be taken on a single charge with an EN-EL15 than with an EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a ( 0 867).
  • Page 855 Accessory Shoe Covers ● BS-3/BS-1 Accessory Shoe Covers: Accessory shoe covers protect the accessory shoe when no flash unit is attached. Body Caps ● BF-1B Body Cap/BF-1A Body Cap: Body caps prevent dust entering the camera when no lens is in place. Viewfinder Eyepiece Accessories ●...
  • Page 856 Filters ● • Neutral Color (NC) filters can be used to protect the lens. • The camera cannot be used with linear polarizing filters. Use the C-PL or C-PLII circular polarizing filter instead. • Filters may cause ghosting when the subject is framed against a bright light, or when a bright light source is in the frame.
  • Page 857 (WR-R10 firmware version 3.0 or later and WR-1 firmware version 1.0.1 or later). For information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area. Consult a Nikon-authorized service representative when updating the firmware for the WR-R10 from versions prior to version 2.0 to version 3.0 or later.
  • Page 858 ES-2 Film Digitizing Adapter: The ES-2 film digitizing adapter is used to fix 35 mm film in place so it can be photographed. It can be used with Nikon lenses mounted on Nikon SLR cameras. For information on compatible lenses, see the manual for the ES-2.
  • Page 859 Accessory Terminal Accessories ● The following accessories can be connected to the accessory terminal. • WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller • WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller • MC-DC2 Remote Cord Close the camera connector cover when the terminal is not in use. Foreign matter in the connector could cause malfunction.

  • Page 860: 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. Open the battery- chamber ( ) and power connector ( covers. Insert the EP-5B power connector. • Be sure to insert the connector in the correct orientation.
  • Page 861 Close the battery- chamber cover. Position the power connector cable so that it passes through the power connector slot and close the battery-chamber cover. Connect the EH-5d/EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter. • Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on the AC adapter ( •...

  • Page 862: Charging Ac Adapters

    Charging AC Adapters • When inserted in the camera, EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion batteries will charge while the camera is connected to an optional EH-7P charging AC adapter. • Charging AC adapters cannot be used to charge EN-EL15a/ EN-EL15 batteries. Use the MH-25a battery charger instead. •...
  • Page 863 After confirming that the camera is off, connect the charging AC adapter and plug the adapter in. EH-7P Charging AC Adapter Charge lamp • Insert the plug straight into the socket rather than at an angle. • The charge lamp lights amber while charging is in progress.
  • Page 864 Unplug the charging AC adapter when charging is complete. Disconnect the charging AC adapter from the camera. The Charging AC Adapter If the battery cannot be charged using the charging AC adapter, for example because the battery is not compatible or the temperature of the camera is elevated, the charge lamp will flash rapidly for about 30 seconds and then turn off.

  • Page 865: Software

    (RAW) formats or convert them to JPEG or TIFF (NEF/RAW processing). Capture NX-D can be used not only with NEF/NRW (RAW) pictures but also with JPEG and TIFF photos shot with Nikon digital cameras for such tasks as editing tone curves and enhancing brightness and contrast.
  • Page 866 SnapBridge: Upload photos and movies from the camera to a smart device via a wireless connection. • The SnapBridge app is available for download from the Apple App Store® or on Google Play • Visit the Nikon website for the latest information on the SnapBridge app. 820 Technical Notes...

  • Page 867: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery. Before removing the battery, confirm that the camera is off. Do not store the camera in locations that: • are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60% •...

  • Page 868: Cleaning

    Cleaning The procedure varies with the part that requires cleaning. The procedures are detailed below. • Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. ❚❚ Camera body Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.

  • Page 869: The Low-Pass Filter

    The Low-Pass Filter Dirt or dust entering the camera when lenses are exchanged or the body cap is removed may adhere to the low-pass filter and affect your photographs. The “clean image sensor” option vibrates the filter to remove dust. The filter can be cleaned at any time from the menus, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.
  • Page 870 ❚❚ Using the Menus • For maximum effect, hold the camera in normal orientation (base down). • Select [Clean image sensor] in the setup menu, then highlight [Clean now] and press J to begin cleaning. • Camera controls cannot be used while cleaning is in progress.
  • Page 871 ❚❚ Cleaning the Image Sensor at Startup and/or Shutdown Option Description The image sensor is automatically cleaned 5 [Clean at startup] each time the camera is turned on. The image sensor is automatically cleaned [Clean at during shutdown each time the camera is shutdown] turned off.
  • Page 872 • Image sensor cleaning may not fully remove all foreign matter from the filter. Clean the filter manually ( 0 827) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. • If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s...
  • Page 873 Note, however, that because the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged, we recommend that manual cleaning be performed only by a Nikon-authorized service representative. • To prevent loss of power during the operation, use a fully- charged battery or connect an optional AC adapter and power connector.
  • Page 874 Turn the camera off and remove the lens. After removing the lens, turn the camera on. Highlight [Lock mirror up for cleaning] in the setup menu and press 2 . The camera will prepare to lock the mirror up. Press J . •...
  • Page 875 • Dirt that cannot be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter. Turn the camera off and replace the lens.
  • Page 876 ( 0 823), clean the low-pass filter as described in “Manual Cleaning” ( 0 827), or have the filter cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel. Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on the sensor can be retouched using the clean image options available in some imaging applications.
  • Page 877 Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing; Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services).

  • Page 878: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions

    Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Camera Care Do Not Drop ● Do not drop the camera or lens or subject them to blows. The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep Dry ● Keep the camera dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism caused by water inside the camera can not only be expensive to repair but can in fact cause irreparable damage.
  • Page 879 Lasers and other bright light sources ● Do not direct lasers or other extremely bright light sources toward the lens, as this could damage the camera’s image sensor. Cleaning ● When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
  • Page 880 Do Not Touch the Shutter Curtain ● • The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged: under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain, poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. These actions could scratch, deform, or tear the curtain.
  • Page 881 Turn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power ● Source Removing or disconnecting the power source while the camera is on could damage the product. Particular care should be taken not to remove or disconnect the power source while images are being recorded or deleted.

  • Page 882: Battery Care

    Battery Care Precautions for Use ● • If improperly handled, batteries may rupture or leak, causing the product to corrode. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries: - Turn the product off before replacing the battery. - Batteries may be hot after extended use. - Keep the battery terminals clean.
  • Page 883 • Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use. The camera and charger draw minute amounts of charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point that it will no longer function. •...
  • Page 884 Charge Batteries Before Use ● Charge the battery before use. The supplied battery is not fully charged at shipment. Ready Spare Batteries ● Before taking photographs, ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice.

  • Page 885: Using The Charger

    Using the Charger • Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging; failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged. Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging again.

  • Page 886: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon D780 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective Nikon FX format angle of view Effective pixels Effective 24.5 million pixels Image sensor Type 35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor Total pixels 25.28 million...
  • Page 887 Storage • FX (36×24) image area: - 6048 × 4024 (Large: 24.3 M) - 4528 × 3016 (Medium: 13.7 M) - 3024 × 2016 (Small: 6.1 M) • DX (24×16) image area: - 3936 × 2624 (Large: 10.3 M) - 2944 × 1968 (Medium: 5.8 M) - 1968 ×...
  • Page 888 Storage Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat, Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Picture Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Control Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, System Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon); selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-II compliant SDHC and Media...
  • Page 889 Viewfinder Focusing Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII screen (with screen AF-area brackets; framing grid can be displayed) Reflex mirror Quick return Pressing Pv button stops lens aperture down to value Depth-of-field selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S preview modes) Lens aperture Instant return, electronically controlled...
  • Page 890 Shutter Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane Type mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter –30 s (choose from step sizes of 8000 Speed extendable to 900 s in mode M); Bulb; Time; X200 Flash sync s; synchronizes with shutter at s or slower •...
  • Page 891 Exposure • Viewfinder photography: TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) Metering pixels system • Live view: TTL exposure metering performed by image sensor • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E, and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data •...
  • Page 892 Exposure Exposure meter Combined CPU and AI coupling b : Auto, P: programmed auto with flexible program, S: shutter-priority auto, A: aperture-priority auto, M: manual • EFCT Special effects modes: j night vision; f super Mode vivid; d pop; e photo illustration; k toy camera effect;...
  • Page 893 Autofocus • Viewfinder photography: TTL phase detection performed using Advanced Multi-CAM 3500 II autofocus sensor module with support for 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported Type by 11 sensors); autofocus fine-tuning supported • Live view: Hybrid phase-detection/contrast-detect AF performed by image sensor;...
  • Page 894 Autofocus • Viewfinder photography: Single-point AF, 9-, 21-, or 51- point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF, auto-area AF • AF-area mode Live view: Pinpoint AF (still photography only, single- servo AF/AF-S), single-point AF, dynamic-area AF (still photography only, continuous-servo AF/AF-C), wide- area AF (S), wide-area AF (L), auto-area AF Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button Focus lock...
  • Page 895 Accessory ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and shoe safety lock i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Nikon Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling Creative illumination, FV lock, Color Information Lighting Communication, auto FP high-speed sync, AF-assist for...
  • Page 896 Movie Metering TTL metering using camera image sensor system Metering Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted mode • 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 30p (progressive), 25p, 24p • 1920 × 1080; 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p • 1920 × 1080 (slow-motion); 30p ×4, 25p ×4, 24p ×5 * Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, Frame size (pixels) and...
  • Page 897 Movie Manual selection (ISO 100 to 51200; choose from step ISO sensitivity sizes of EV) with additional options available (Recommended equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO Exposure 204800 equivalent) above ISO 51200; auto ISO Index) sensitivity control (ISO 100 to Hi 2) available with selectable upper limit Active...
  • Page 898 Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom cropping, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide Playback shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, picture rating, auto image rotation, and index marking Interface Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB);...
  • Page 899 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth • Standards: - IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, and Oceania) - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico) - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) • Operating frequency: - 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11; Africa, Asia, and Oceania) - 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico) Wi-Fi - 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz...
  • Page 900 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth • Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 • Operating frequency: - Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth - Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz • Maximum output power (EIRP): - Bluetooth: –2.6 dBm - Bluetooth Low Energy: –4.1 dBm Approximately 10 m (32 ft) Range (line of * Without interference.
  • Page 901 Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
  • Page 902 ❚❚ MH-25a Battery Charger Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.23–0.12 A Rated output DC 8.4 V/1.2 A Supported EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion batteries batteries Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes * Time required to charge battery at an ambient Charging time temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains...
  • Page 903 ❚❚ EN-EL15b Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity 7.0 V/1900 mAh Operating 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) temperature Dimensions Approx. 40 × 56 × 20.5 mm (1.6 × 2.2 × 0.8 in.) (W× H × D) Weight Approx.
  • Page 904 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data.
  • Page 905 Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • Exif version 2.31: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.31, a standard introduced with the goal of improving the interoperability of printers and digital cameras, making it easier to produce high-quality prints.

  • Page 906: Approved Memory Cards

    Approved Memory Cards • The camera can be used with SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. • UHS-I and UHS-II are supported. • Cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or better are recommended for movie recording and playback. Slower speeds may result in recording or playback being interrupted. •...

  • Page 907: Memory Card Capacity

    Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 32 GB card at different image area, image quality, and image size settings. Actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the type of card. Technical Notes...

  • Page 908: [Fx (36 × 24)] Selected For Image Area

    [FX (36 × 24)] Selected for Image Area The following table shows the memory card and buffer capacity when [FX (36 × 24)] is selected for [Image area] > [Choose image area] in the photo shooting menu. • This category also includes images taken with non-DX lenses when [On] is selected for [Image area] >...
  • Page 909 Number of Buffer Image quality Image size File size exposures 2, 3 capacity remaining Approx. Large 3600 frames 100 frames 9.8 MB Approx. JPEG fine Medium 6000 frames 100 frames 6.7 MB Approx. Small 11,200 frames 100 frames 4.1 MB Approx.

  • Page 910: [Dx (24 × 16)] Selected For Image Area

    [DX (24 × 16)] Selected for Image Area The following table shows the memory card and buffer capacity when [DX (24 × 16)] is selected for [Image area] > [Choose image area] in the photo shooting menu. • This category also includes images taken with DX lenses when [On] is selected for [Image area] >...
  • Page 911 Number of Buffer Image quality Image size File size exposures 2, 3 capacity remaining Approx. Large 7600 frames 100 frames 4.8 MB Approx. JPEG fine Medium 11,700 frames 100 frames 3.5 MB Approx. Small 19,200 frames 100 frames 2.4 MB Approx.
  • Page 912 1 Figures are for a 32 GB SanDisk SD UHS-II memory card (SDSDXPK- 032G-JNJIP – 32GB, measured in September 2019). 2 Number of pictures that can be saved to memory card or stored in memory buffer varies with scene recorded. 3 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100.

  • Page 913: Battery Endurance

    • Photographs, single-frame release mode: Approximately 2260 (CIPA standard • Photographs, continuous release modes: Approximately 4570 (Nikon standard • Movies: Approximately 95 minutes Actions such as the following can reduce battery endurance: • Using the monitor, for example for live view photography •...
  • Page 914 To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15b batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance. • Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose their charge if left unused. 1 EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures may sometimes be taken on a single charge with the EN-EL15 than with an EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a.
  • Page 915 4 Actual battery endurance as measured under conditions specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR lens. Figures are for a 32 GB SanDisk SD UHS-II memory card (SDSDXPK-032G-JNJIP –...

  • Page 916: Trademarks And Licenses

    Trademarks and Licenses • The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Apple®, App Store®, the Apple logos, iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®, Mac, macOS, and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc.
  • Page 917 Wi-Fi Alliance. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been...
  • Page 918 Unicode® Character Database License (Unicode® Character Database) The software for this product uses the Unicode® Character Database License open-source software. The terms of the software license are as follows: COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE Copyright © 1991-2019 Unicode, Inc. All rights reserved. Distributed under the Terms of Use in https://www.unicode.org/copyright.html.
  • Page 919 THE DATA FILES AND SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR HOLDERS INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, OR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN...

  • Page 920: Kit Lens Manual

    Kit Lens Manual Kit Lenses AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR Lens Manual This section is included as a lens manual for purchasers of the AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR lens kit. • Note that lens kits may not be available in some countries or regions.
  • Page 921 ❚❚ Parts of the Lens The parts of the AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR are listed below. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Lens hood ( 0 882) Focus distance mark Focus ring ( 0 162) Lens hood alignment mark ( 0 882) Lens mounting mark ( 0 25)
  • Page 922 ❚❚ Focus Supported focus modes are shown in the following table. Lens focus mode Camera focus mode Autofocus with manual Manual focus with AF (A/S/C) override (manual electronic rangefinder priority) Manual focus with electronic rangefinder For information on camera focus modes, see the camera manual.
  • Page 923 (stop down), depth of field can be previewed in the viewfinder. • The lens uses Nikon’s Internal Focusing (IF) system. Focal length decreases as the focus distance shortens. • The focus distance indicator is intended only as a guide and may not accurately show the distance to the subject.
  • Page 924 ❚❚ Using the Lens on Cameras with a Built-in Flash When using the camera’s built-in flash: • Be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0.6 m (2 ft). • Remove lens hoods to prevent them casting shadows in pictures taken with the flash.
  • Page 925 • When the lens is mounted on the following cameras, the built- in flash may be unable to light the entire subject at ranges less than those given below: Zoom position/minimum Digital SLR camera distance without shadows • 24 mm/2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) D750 (FX format)/ •...
  • Page 926 ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) Using the Vibration Reduction Switch ON: Enable vibration reduction. Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of camera shake for improved framing and focus. OFF: Vibration reduction off. Using the Vibration Reduction Mode Switch The option selected with the vibration reduction mode switch takes effect when the vibration reduction switch is in the ON position.
  • Page 927 Using Vibration Reduction: Notes • When using vibration reduction, press the shutter-release button halfway and wait for the image in the viewfinder to stabilize before pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may jiggle after the shutter is released, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
  • Page 928 ❚❚ The Lens Hood The lens hood protects the lens and blocks stray light that would otherwise cause flare or ghosting. Attaching the Hood • Confirm that the lens hood mounting mark ( I ) is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (— K ) as shown in the illustration ( •...
  • Page 929 ❚❚ Supplied Accessories • LC-77 Lens Cap (front cap) • LF-4 Lens Cap (rear cap) • HB-53 Lens Hood • CL-1218 Flexible Lens Pouch * A different cap may be supplied with lens kits. ❚❚ Compatible Accessories • 77 mm screw-on filters AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR Lens Manual...
  • Page 930 Lens construction elements, 3 aspherical lens elements, and lens elements with Nano Crystal Coat) 84° – 20° 20´ (Nikon FX-format D-SLR cameras) Angle of view 61° – 13° 20´ (Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras) Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters (24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85, 120)
  • Page 931 • Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain. AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR Lens Manual...
  • Page 932 Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immediately and take the lens to a Nikon-authorized service center for repair. • Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To remove...
  • Page 933 Index Symbols h (Auto-area AF) 79, 81, 147, 151, L (Matrix metering) 100, 166, 603 b (Auto mode) ........... M (Center-weighted metering)100, P (Programmed auto) ....... S (Shutter-priority auto) ....N (Spot metering) 100, 167 ....A (Aperture-priority auto) ..... t (Highlight-weighted metering) M (Manual) ...........
  • Page 934 ADL bracketing (Auto bracketing Auto-area AF face/eye detection ..set) ..............AE & flash bracketing Autofocus mode 77, 140 ........... AE bracketing ........... AE lock 83, 173 ............ AE-L indicator 84, 173 ........Backup (Role played by card in Slot AF activation ..........
  • Page 935 Color temperature 204, 206 ....Compatible lenses ....... Conformity marking ......Easy connect ..........Connect to PC .......... Easy exposure compensation Connect to smart device 409, 416, Edit movie 271, 277 ........422, 429, 692 Effect level ........... Continuous AF 77, 140, 142 ....
  • Page 936 Flash sync speed HDMI ...................... Flash-ready indicator HDR (high dynamic range) ........Flat (Set Picture Control) Headphone volume .......... Flexible program Hi (Sensitivity) ................Flicker reduction 561, 579 High Dynamic Range (HDR) ......Fluorescent (White balance) High ISO NR 557, 578 ..
  • Page 937 LCD illumination Monitor brightness ..............Live view in continuous mode 616 Monitor color balance ..... Live view selector 40, 45 Monitor off delay ............. Lo (Sensitivity) Monochrome ..................Location data 373, 687 Monochrome (Set Picture Control) ........ Lock mirror up for cleaning ..
  • Page 938 Photo illustration (Special effect) 119, 122 Photo information 366, 371 ....Rating 380, 543 ..........Photo shooting menu ...... RAW Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2 (Role Picture Controls ........played by card in Slot 2) .... Picture size ..........Rear-curtain sync 102, 467 ......
  • Page 939 Select to send/deselect ....Select to send/deselect (PC) ..Selected (Delete) ........Thumbnail playback ......Selective color (Special effect) 120, Time photography ......Time zone and date ......Self-timer 183, 606 .......... Timecode ............Send while off .......... Time-lapse movie .........
  • Page 940 Wi-Fi connection 625, 694, 696 ..Wi-Fi mode ..........Wind noise reduction ....... Wireless remote (WR) options Wireless transmitter ......Wireless transmitter (WT-7) ..Wireless Transmitter Utility ..WR-R10 479, 688 ..........WT-7 453, 810 ............894 Index...
  • Page 944 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. SB0A01(11) 6MB45911-01...

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