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DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
Getting to Know the Camera
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback
Technical Notes
Kit Lens
• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read
"For Your Safety" (page xv).
• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.
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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual Getting to Know the Camera First Steps Basic Photography and Playback Technical Notes Kit Lens • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety”...
  • Page 2 ❏ BS-1 accessory shoe cover • 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. Z 5 Model Name: N1933 Package Contents...
  • Page 3 D The Nikon Download Center A pdf version of this manual is available from the Nikon Download Center, together with an English-language reference manual with detailed operating instructions, which can be viewed online in html. Visit the Nikon Download Center to download firmware updates,...

  • 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 For more information, see “For Your Safety” ( 0 xv). ❚❚ Nikon User Support Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to-date with the latest product information. You will find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and can contact us for technical assistance.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents..................ii About This Manual ................. iv Menu List ....................viii For Your Safety ..................xv Notices....................... xx Getting to Know the Camera Parts of the Camera................. 1 Camera Body ..............1 First Steps Charging the Battery ................5 Inserting the Battery................
  • Page 7 Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions ....46 Specifications ..............47 NIKKOR Z 24–200mm f/4–6.3 VR Lens .......... 48 Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions ....48 Specifications ..............49 Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty ....55 Table of Contents...

  • Page 8: 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 Online Manual. PLAYBACK MENU PHOTO SHOOTING MENU Delete Reset photo shooting menu Playback folder Storage folder Playback display options File naming Dual-format recording PB slot...
  • Page 9 PHOTO SHOOTING MENU MOVIE SHOOTING MENU Diffraction compensation Reset movie shooting menu Auto distortion control File naming Flicker reduction shooting Destination Metering Choose image area Flash control Frame size/frame rate Flash mode Movie quality Flash compensation Movie file type Focus mode ISO sensitivity settings AF-area mode White balance...
  • Page 10 MOVIE SHOOTING MENU CUSTOM SETTING MENU Metering Reset custom settings Focus mode a Autofocus AF-area mode AF-C priority selection Vibration reduction AF-S priority selection Electronic VR Focus tracking with lock-on Microphone sensitivity Auto-area AF face/eye detection Attenuator Focus points used Frequency response Store points by orientation Wind noise reduction...
  • Page 11 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 Center-weighted area Exposure delay mode Fine-tune optimal Shutter type exposure File number sequence c Timers/AE lock Apply settings to live view Shutter-release button...
  • Page 12 CUSTOM SETTING MENU CUSTOM SETTING MENU e Bracketing/flash f Controls Customize i menu Flash sync speed Flash shutter speed Custom controls Exposure comp. for flash OK button Auto c ISO sensitivity Shutter spd & aperture lock control Customize command dials Modeling flash Release button to use dial Auto bracketing (mode M)
  • Page 13 SETUP MENU SETUP MENU Format memory card Beep options Save user settings Touch controls Reset user settings HDMI Language Location data Time zone and date Wireless remote (WR) options Monitor brightness Assign remote (WR) Fn button Monitor color balance Airplane mode Viewfinder brightness Connect to smart device Viewfinder color balance...
  • Page 14 RETOUCH MENU MY MENU NEF (RAW) processing Add items Trim Remove items Resize Rank items D-Lighting Choose tab Red-eye correction Straighten Distortion control Perspective control Monochrome Image overlay Trim movie Menu List...

  • Page 15: 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 16 Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product while it is on or plugged in. Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature burns. Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as propane, gasoline or aerosols.
  • Page 17 Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the AC adapter during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns, or frostbite.
  • Page 18 Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. Do not look directly at the AF-assist illuminator.
  • Page 19 If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of clean water and seek immediate medical attention. Delaying action could result in eye injuries. 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.

  • Page 20: 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 21 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 22 Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

  • Page 23: Getting To Know The Camera

    Getting to Know the Camera Parts of the Camera Camera Body E button Eyelet for camera strap E (focal plane mark) S button Stereo microphone ( 0 17) Main command dial Movie-record button ( 0 17) Speaker Power switch ( 0 11, 15) Mode dial Shutter-release button ( 0 15) Accessory shoe (for optional...
  • Page 24 Lens mounting mark ( 0 9) Image sensor M button Headphone connector AF-assist illuminator Charge lamp Red-eye reduction lamp USB connector Self-timer lamp HDMI connector Cover for accessory terminal Accessory terminal and USB and HDMI connectors Connector for external Cover for headphone and microphone microphone connectors Body cap ( 0 9)
  • Page 25 14 13 Diopter adjustment control G button c ( E ) button DISP button Photo/movie selector ( 0 15, W ( Q ) button X button AF-ON button Monitor Sub-selector O button i button K button ( 0 18) Memory card slot cover ( 0 8) Rubber eyecup Memory card access lamp Viewfinder...
  • Page 26 Lens mount ( 0 9) Battery-chamber cover Lens release button ( 0 10) Battery-chamber cover latch CPU contacts Fn2 button Tripod socket Fn1 button Power connector cover Sub-command dial D Product Serial Number The serial number for this product can be found by opening the monitor.

  • Page 27: First Steps

    First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the supplied EN-EL15c 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). D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions in “For Your Safety”...
  • Page 28 The ambient temperature is too hot or too cold: Use the battery charger at temperatures within the designated temperature range (0– 40 °C/+32–104 °F). If the problem persists, unplug the charger and end charging. Bring the battery and charger to a Nikon-authorized service representative. Charging the Battery...

  • Page 29: 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. Removing the Battery To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover.

  • Page 30: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. • The camera is equipped with two memory card slots: Slot 1 ( ) and Slot 2 ), allowing use of two memory cards. If you are using only one memory card, insert it into Slot 1.

  • Page 31: Attaching A Lens

    Attaching a Lens • The camera can be used with Z mount lenses. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S. • Be careful to prevent dust entering the camera. • Confirm that the camera is off before attaching the lens.

  • Page 32: Detaching Lenses

    - Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place ( • Remove the front lens cap before taking pictures. D F Mount Lenses • Be sure to attach the FTZ mount adapter (available separately) before using F mount lenses. •...

  • Page 33: Choose A Language And Set The Clock

    Choose a Language and Set the Clock The language option in the setup menu is automatically highlighted the first time menus are displayed. Choose a language and set the camera clock. Turn the camera on. Highlight [Language] in the setup menu and press 2 . The [Language] item is automatically highlighted in the setup menu the first time the G button is pressed...
  • Page 34 Select a language. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired language and press J (the languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased). Highlight [Time zone and date] and press 2 . Choose a time zone.
  • Page 35 Turn daylight saving time on or off. • Select [Daylight saving time] in the [Time zone and date] display. • Highlight [On] (daylight saving time on) or [Off] (daylight saving time off) and press J . • Selecting [On] advances the clock one hour; to undo the effect, select [Off].
  • Page 36 Exit the menus. Lightly press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. D The t Icon A flashing t icon in the shooting display indicates that the camera clock has been reset. The date and time recorded with new photographs will not be correct;...

  • Page 37: Basic Photography And Playback Taking Photographs ( B Auto)

    Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs ( b Auto) Select b (auto) mode for simple “point-and-shoot” photography. D Lenses with Retractable Barrels Lenses with retractable barrels must be extended before use. Rotate the lens zoom ring as shown until the lens clicks into the extended position.
  • Page 38 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. • The focus point will be displayed in green when the camera focuses. If the camera is unable to focus, the AF-area brackets will flash. • The AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation if the subject is poorly lit.

  • Page 39: Shooting Movies ( B Mode)

    Shooting Movies ( b Mode) b (auto) mode can also be used for simple, “point-and-shoot” movie recording. Turn the camera on. The monitor turns on. Select movie mode by rotating the photo/movie selector to 1 . Note that optional flash units cannot be used when the camera is in movie mode.

  • Page 40: Playback

    Playback Press the K button to view photos and movies recorded with the camera. Viewing Photos Photos can be viewed by following the steps below. Press the K button. • A picture will be displayed in the monitor or viewfinder. •...

  • Page 41: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon. Tap the a icon in the display or press the J button 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 42: Technical Notes

    Effective pixels Effective pixels 24.3 million Image sensor Type 35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) Total pixels 24.93 million Dust-reduction Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data system (Capture NX-D software required)
  • Page 43 Storage • [FX (36 × 24)] selected for image area: - 6016 × 4016 (Large: 24.2 M) - 4512 × 3008 (Medium: 13.6 M) - 3008 × 2008 (Small: 6.0 M) • [DX (24 × 16)] selected for image area: - 3936 ×...
  • Page 44 Storage Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat, Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Picture 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 45 Monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 1040k-dot tilting TFT touch- sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle, approximately Monitor 100% frame coverage, and color balance and 11-level manual brightness controls Shutter Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane Type mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter – 30 s (choose from step sizes of EV), 8000 Speed...
  • Page 46 Exposure Metering TTL metering using camera image sensor system • Matrix metering • Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame; weighting can instead be based on average of entire frame Metering mode • Spot metering: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point •...
  • Page 47 Exposure Multiple Add, average, lighten, darken exposure HDR (high dynamic range), photo mode flicker Other options reduction Autofocus Type Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist −3 – +19 EV * Without low-light AF: −2 – +19 EV Detection * Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a range temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF-S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0...
  • Page 48 ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and Accessory shoe safety lock i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Nikon Creative Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, Lighting modeling illumination, FV lock, Color Information System (CLS) Communication, auto FP high-speed sync, unified...
  • Page 49 Bracketing Bracketing Exposure and/or flash, white balance, and ADL Movie Metering TTL metering using camera image sensor system Metering mode Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted • 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD): 30p (progressive)/25p/24p • 1920 × 1080: 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p Frame size * Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p (pixels) and are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively frame rate...
  • Page 50 Movie • M: Manual selection (ISO 100–25600; choose from step sizes of EV); auto ISO sensitivity ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100–25600) available with selectable (Recommended upper limit Exposure • P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100–25600) Index) with selectable upper limit •...
  • Page 51 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth • Standards: - IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, Bolivia, Europe, and Oceania) - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) • Operating frequency: - 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11; Africa, Asia, Bolivia, Europe, and Oceania) Wi-Fi - 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico)
  • Page 52 Power source One EN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery * EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be Battery taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL15c. The EH-7P charging AC adapter can be used to charge EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b batteries only.
  • Page 53 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 54 ❚❚ MH-25a Battery Charger Rated input AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.23–0.12 A Rated output DC 8.4 V/1.2 A Supported EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery batteries Approx. 2 hours 35 minutes * Time required to charge battery at an ambient Charging time temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains...

  • Page 55: 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 56: Portable Chargers (Power Banks)

    Portable Chargers (Power Banks) Portable chargers can be used to power the camera or charge the camera battery. The following table lists the portable chargers that have been tested and approved for use, together with the approximate number of shots that can be taken with, and the approximate number of times the camera battery can be charged using, each device.

  • Page 57: 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®, Mac, and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc.
  • Page 58 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 59 D 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 60 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,...

  • Page 61: Notices

    Nikon interference to radio communications. Corporation may void the user’s However, there is no guarantee that authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 62 Power Cable At voltages over AC 125 V (U.S.A. only): The power cable must be rated for the voltage in use, be at least AWG no. 18 gauge, and have SVG insulation or better with a NEMA 6P-15 plug rated for AC 250 V 15 A. Notice for Customers in Canada CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B Notices for Customers in Europe...

  • Page 63: Bluetooth And Wi-Fi (Wireless Lan)

    FCC WARNING The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)
  • Page 64 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Co-location This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)
  • Page 65 Notice for Customers in Europe and in Countries Complying with the Radio Equipment Directive Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment type Z 5 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full texts of the EU declarations of conformity are available at the following internet addresses: https://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_N1933.pdf...
  • Page 66 Notice for Customers in Singapore Trade Name: Model: Z 5 This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of certification labels not affixed to the device is given below. Complies with IMDA Standards DA103423 Security Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely...
  • Page 67 Certificates Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)

  • Page 68: Kit Lens

    Kit Lens NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S Lens Note that lens kits may not be available in some countries or regions. Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions The parts of the NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S are listed below. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Lens hood...

  • Page 69: Specifications

    (distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted) Weight Approx. 500 g (1 lb 1.7 oz) Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specifications, and performance of this product at any time and without prior notice. NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S Lens...

  • Page 70: Nikkor Z 24-200Mm F/4-6.3 Vr Lens

    NIKKOR Z 24–200mm f/4–6.3 VR Lens Note that lens kits may not be available in some countries or regions. Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions The parts of the NIKKOR Z 24–200mm f/4–6.3 VR are listed below. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Lens hood Control ring...

  • Page 71: Specifications

    Specifications Mount Nikon Z mount Focal length 24 – 200 mm Maximum aperture f/4 – 6.3 19 elements in 15 groups (including 2 ED elements, 1 aspherical ED element, 2 aspherical Lens construction elements, and elements with an ARNEO coat and a fluorine-coated front lens element) •...
  • Page 72 (distance from camera lens mount flange) Weight Approx. 570 g (1 lb 4.2 oz) Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specifications, and performance of this product at any time and without prior notice. NIKKOR Z 24–200mm f/4–6.3 VR Lens...

  • Page 77: Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty

    Nikon Europe B.V. will, without charge for labor and parts, repair the product in the terms and conditions set as below. Nikon reserves the right (at its sole discretion) to replace or repair the product.
  • Page 78 • any damage resulting from modifications or adjustments which may be made to the product, without the prior written consent of Nikon, in order to comply with local or national technical standards in force in any other country than the ones for which the product was originally designed and/or manufactured.
  • Page 79 Notice: An overview of all authorized Nikon Service Stations can be found online by following this Link (URL = https://www.europe-nikon.com/service/).
  • Page 80 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. SB0G01(11) 6MOA5811-01...

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