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  • Page 1 Professional Setting Guide —Video Edition—...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Exposure ........32 Getting Ready Shooting Mode ........... 32 The Video Recording Workflow ..4 Exposure Compensation ......... 33 Frequently-Used Controls ....7 Active D-Lighting ..........34 The Video Recording Display ..9 Video Flicker Reduction ........34 The Shooting Display ..........9 Metering ..............
  • Page 3 Table of Contents, Continued Controls and Displays ....47 Timecode .............. 47 Reverse Ring for Focus ........48 Focus Ring Rotation Range ......48 Control Ring Response ........49 Customize i Menu........... 49 Custom Controls ..........52 Control Lock ............54 View Assist ............

  • Page 4: Getting Ready The Video Recording Workflow

    The supplied EH-7P charging AC adapter or an optional AC adapter is recommended for extended recording. The camera can also be pow- ered via USB. For more information, see page 744 of the Z 9 Reference Guide, available from the Nikon Download Center’s Z 9 product page (https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/589/Z_9. html).
  • Page 5 The Video Recording Workflow, Continued Adjust focus as required. In the default focus mode—AF-F—the camera adjusts focus automatically. No particular action is required on your part, as the camera will adjust focus continuously in response to subject movement or changes in composition. To focus on a new subject, tap it in the monitor.
  • Page 6 The Video Recording Workflow, Continued Using Other Controls for Video Recording • You can start and end video recording using a control that has been assigned [Record videos] via Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls]. [Record videos] can be assigned to (0 52): −...

  • Page 7: Frequently-Used Controls

    Frequently-Used Controls Frequently-Used Controls Stereo microphone (for videos) Power switch Shutter-release button E button S (Q) button I button Video-record button Control panel Sub-command dial Connector for external microphone Fn1 button Headphone connector Fn2 button Fn3 button HDMI connector Image sensor USB connector Focus-mode button Photo/video selector...
  • Page 8 Frequently-Used Controls , Continued Dust on the Image Sensor Dust on the image sensor can greatly complicate the post-production process, particularly when it comes to video. For this reason, we recom- mend that, before exchanging lenses or the like, you configure the sensor shield to close when the camera is turned off.

  • Page 9: The Video Recording Display

    The Video Recording Display The Video Recording Display Exposure for videos and photos shot in video mode can be previewed in the monitor and viewfinder. The explanation that follows concentrates mostly on the monitor. The Shooting Display The Shooting Display The following are displayed in the monitor in video mode: Indicates that recording is in progress.

  • Page 10: The Information Display: Video Mode

    The Video Recording Display, Continued The Information Display: Video Mode The Information Display: Video Mode Press the DISP button to choose the information displayed in video mode. The type and content of the displays available vary with the options chosen for Custom Settings g12 [Custom monitor shooting display] and g13 [Custom viewfinder shooting display] (0 58).
  • Page 11 The Video Recording Display, Continued Customizing the Displays ■ The indicators shown in the displays can be chosen using Custom Settings g12 [Custom monitor shooting display] and g13 [Custom viewfinder shooting display]. For more information, see “Cus- tom Shooting Displays” (0 58). The options available are listed below. A [Basic shooting info] [Basic shooting info] View the shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, and other basic shooting info.
  • Page 12 The Video Recording Display, Continued The Virtual Horizon Display ■ The virtual horizon can be used to help level the camera. It can be used, for example, to level the camera when it is mounted on a tripod. At default settings, it can be viewed by pressing the DISP button to cycle to Display 3.
  • Page 13 The Video Recording Display, Continued Quick Display Selection ■ Controls can be assigned display-related functions using Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls]. b [Live view info display off]: Pressing the control hides indicators in the shooting display. Press again to view indicators. b [Framing grid]: Pressing the control displays a framing grid.

  • Page 14: Settings

    Settings Settings Accessing Video Settings Accessing Video Settings Video settings can be adjusted in video mode using any of the following three methods: the i but- ton menu, video-related controls, or the video recording menu. The i i -Button Menu -Button Menu To display the video i menu, rotate the photo/video selector to 1 and either press the i button or tap the i icon.

  • Page 15: Video-Related Controls

    Accessing Video Settings, Continued Video-Related Controls Video-Related Controls The following controls can be used for video recording: Control Control Setting Setting I button button Shooting mode Shooting mode E button button Exposure compensation Exposure compensation S button button ISO sensitivity ISO sensitivity Fn2 button button...

  • Page 16: The Video Recording Menu

    Accessing Video Settings, Continued The Video Recording Menu The Video Recording Menu The video recording menu can be displayed by pressing the G button and selecting the 1 tab. Item Item Item Item [Shooting menu bank] [Shooting menu bank] [Auto distortion control] [Auto distortion control] —...

  • Page 17: Storage

    Storage Storage Choose a memory card and format for video recording. Destination Destination i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls — To choose the slot used for video recording when two memory cards are Other menus Other menus inserted: With the camera in video mode, press the i button and then high- light [Destination] and press J.

  • Page 18: Video File Type

    [HLG] • It is available only when [H.265 10-bit (MOV)] is selected for [Video file type]. This mode uses Nikon’s unique log curve. Choose for pictures with a wide dynamic range. 3D LUTs for use with N-Log [N-Log] curves can be applied post-production for footage that displays beautifully on monitors that support Rec. 709.

  • Page 19: Picture Quality

    Picture Quality Picture Quality The settings covered in this section control video picture quality. Frame Size/Frame Rate Frame Size/Frame Rate i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls — Choose the video frame size (in pixels) and frame rate. Other menus Other menus Choosing a Frame Size and Frame Rate...

  • Page 20: Choose Image Area

    Picture Quality, Continued Choose Image Area Choose Image Area i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls Choose the image area. Select [FX] to shoot videos in what is referred Other menus Other menus to as “FX-based video format”, [DX] to shoot in “DX-based video format”. Video Image Area Options ■...

  • Page 21: Iso Sensitivity

    Picture Quality, Continued ISO Sensitivity ISO Sensitivity i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls Videos recorded in modes P, S, and A are shot using auto ISO sensitivity Other menus Other menus (ISO AUTO). You can, however, select an upper limit to prevent the cam- era choosing too high a value.

  • Page 22: White Balance

    Picture Quality, Continued White Balance White Balance i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls Adjust white balance according to lighting conditions. Other menus Other menus Adjusting White Balance ■ Hold the U button and rotate the main command dial. The effect of the chosen setting can be previewed in the shooting display.
  • Page 23 Picture Quality, Continued “Auto” and “Natural Light Auto”: Locking Auto White Balance ■ You can temporarily lock auto white balance when shooting in [Auto] and [Natural light auto] modes. This can, for example, be used to prevent colors changing when you zoom in on subjects wearing reds, greens, or other bright colors.
  • Page 24 Picture Quality, Continued Measuring a New Value for Preset Manual White Balance ■ Use preset manual white balance to measure a custom white balance value for the current light source and save it for later recall. Hold the U button and rotate the main command dial to select L. Hold the U button and rotate the sub-command dial until the des- tination preset is displayed.

  • Page 25: Picture Controls

    Picture Quality, Continued Picture Controls Picture Controls i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene. Other menus Other menus Choose [Same as photo settings] to use the option currently selected for photos.
  • Page 26 Picture Quality, Continued Modifying Picture Controls from the i Menu ■ Highlighting [Set Picture Control] in the i menu and pressing J dis- plays a Picture Control list. To modify a Picture Control while preview- ing the effects in the shooting display, highlight it in the Picture Con- trol list and press 3.
  • Page 27 Picture Quality, Continued The [n Auto] Picture Control Settings can be adjusted in the range [A−2] to [A+2]. [A] (Auto) • Selecting the A (auto) option available for some settings lets the camera adjust the setting automat- ically. • Results vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. The o Indicator The o indicator under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting.

  • Page 28: Hlg Quality

    Picture Quality, Continued HLG Quality HLG Quality i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls — Adjust HLG video image processing options for use when [HLG] is cho- Other menus Other menus sen for tone mode. HLG quality can be adjusted using [HLG quality] in the video recording menu.

  • Page 29: Diffraction Compensation

    Picture Quality, Continued Diffraction Compensation Diffraction Compensation i -button menu -button menu — Camera controls Camera controls — Select [ON] to reduce diffraction at small apertures (high f-numbers). Other menus Other menus [Diffraction compensation] is available in both the photo shooting and video recording menus.

  • Page 30: Vibration Reduction

    Picture Quality, Continued Vibration Reduction Vibration Reduction i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls — Choose whether to enable vibration reduction. Other menus Other menus Choosing a Vibration Reduction Option ■ With the camera in video mode, press the i button and then high- light [Vibration reduction] and press J.

  • Page 31: Electronic Vr

    Picture Quality, Continued Electronic VR Electronic VR i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls — Choose whether to enable electronic vibration reduction in video mode. Other menus Other menus With the camera in video mode, press the i button and then high- light [Electronic VR] and press J.

  • Page 32: Exposure

    Exposure Exposure This section is devoted to settings that affect exposure. Shooting Mode Shooting Mode i -button menu -button menu — Camera controls Camera controls To choose a shooting mode, hold the I button and rotate the main Other menus Other menus —...

  • Page 33: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure, Continued Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value sug- Other menus Other menus — gested by the camera. It can be used to make pictures brighter or darker. Hold the E button and rotate a command dial.

  • Page 34: Active D-Lighting

    Exposure, Continued Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating pictures with nat- Other menus Other menus ural contrast. Use for high-contrast scenes, for example when photo- graphing brightly-lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or tak- ing pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day.

  • Page 35: Metering

    Exposure, Continued Metering Metering i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. Other menus Other menus Settings can be adjusted using [Metering] in the video recording menu. The option currently selected is shown in the shooting display. Metering Options ■...

  • Page 36: Focus

    Focus Focus This section covers the focus settings used when recording videos. Focus Mode Focus Mode i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls Choose how the camera focuses. Other menus Other menus Choosing a Focus Mode ■ Hold the focus-mode button and rotate the main command dial. Focus-mode button The option currently selected is shown in the shooting display and control panel.

  • Page 37: Af-Area Mode

    Focus, Continued AF-Area Mode AF-Area Mode i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls Choose how the camera selects the focus point for autofocus. Other menus Other menus Choosing an AF-Area Mode ■ Hold the focus-mode button and rotate the sub-command dial. Focus-mode button The option currently selected is shown in the shooting display and control panel.

  • Page 38: Af Subject Detection Options

    Focus, Continued AF Subject Detection Options AF Subject Detection Options i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls — Choose the type of subject to which the camera gives priority when fo- Other menus Other menus cusing using autofocus. Choosing a Subject Detection Option ■...
  • Page 39 Focus, Continued Caution: Face/Eye-Detection AF Face/eye detection may not perform as expected if: • the subject’s face is too large or small relative to the frame, • the subject’s face is too brightly or dimly lit, • the subject is wearing glasses or sunglasses, •...

  • Page 40: Focus Point Display

    Focus, Continued Focus Point Display Focus Point Display i -button menu -button menu — Camera controls Camera controls — Choose focus point display options. Other menus Other menus Settings can be adjusted using Custom Setting a11 [Focus point dis- play]. Manual Focus Mode ■...

  • Page 41: Focus Peaking

    Focus, Continued Focus Peaking Focus Peaking i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls When focus peaking is enabled in manual focus mode, objects that are Other menus Other menus in focus are indicated by colored outlines in the display. Settings can be adjusted using Custom Setting a13 [Focus peaking] >...

  • Page 42: Limit Af-Area Mode Selection

    Focus, Continued Limit AF-Area Mode Selection Limit AF-Area Mode Selection i -button menu -button menu — Camera controls Camera controls — Choose the AF-area modes that can be selected by pressing the fo- Other menus Other menus cus-mode button and rotating the sub-command dial. Settings can be adjusted using Custom Setting g4 [Limit AF-area mode selection].

  • Page 43: Af Tracking Sensitivity

    Focus, Continued AF Tracking Sensitivity AF Tracking Sensitivity i -button menu -button menu — Camera controls Camera controls — Choose how quickly focus switches from one subject to another. Other menus Other menus AF tracking sensitivity can be adjusted in the range 1 to 7 using Custom Setting g7 [AF tracking sensitivity].

  • Page 44: Audio

    Audio Audio Read this section for information on adjusting audio settings when recording sound with videos. Microphone Sensitivity Microphone Sensitivity i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls Turn the built-in or external microphones on or off or adjust microphone Other menus Other menus sensitivity.

  • Page 45: Attenuator

    Audio, Continued Attenuator Attenuator i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls — Enable the attenuator to reduce microphone gain and prevent audio Other menus Other menus distortion when filming in loud environments. Settings can be adjusted using [Attenuator] in the video recording menu.

  • Page 46: Microphone Jack Plug-In Power: Mic Jack Plug-In Power

    Audio, Continued Microphone Jack Plug-in Power: Mic Jack Plug-in Power Microphone Jack Plug-in Power: Mic Jack Plug-in Power i -button menu -button menu — Camera controls Camera controls — Choose whether the camera powers external microphones. Other menus Other menus Settings can be adjusted using [Mic jack plug-in power] in the video recording menu.

  • Page 47: Controls And Displays

    Controls and Displays Controls and Displays The settings discussed in this section affect video controls and displays. Timecode Timecode To record time codes giving the hour, minute, second, and frame num- i -button menu -button menu — ber for each frame when shooting videos, select [On] or [On (with HDMI Camera controls Camera controls —...

  • Page 48: Reverse Ring For Focus

    Controls and Displays, Continued Reverse Ring for Focus Reverse Ring for Focus i -button menu -button menu — Camera controls Camera controls — Choose whether to reverse the direction of rotation for lens focus or Other menus Other menus control rings during manual focus. Settings can be adjusted using Custom Setting f8 [Reverse ring for fo- cus].

  • Page 49: Control Ring Response

    Controls and Displays, Continued Control Ring Response Control Ring Response i -button menu -button menu — Camera controls Camera controls — Choose how responsive the lens control ring is when assigned the [Ap- Other menus Other menus erture], [Power aperture], [Exposure compensation], or [ISO sensitivity]. Settings can be adjusted using Custom Setting f10 [Control ring re- sponse];...
  • Page 50 Controls and Displays, Continued Items That Can Be Assigned to the i Menu ■ The following items can be assigned to the i menu for video mode. n [Shooting menu bank] [Shooting menu bank] [Electronic VR] [Electronic VR] j [Select custom settings bank] [Select custom settings bank] [Microphone sensitivity] [Microphone sensitivity]...
  • Page 51 Controls and Displays, Continued Multi-Selector Exposure Compensation: Multi Selector Exposure Comp. ■ Choose whether the multi selector can be used to adjust exposure compensation. Enabling this option allows exposure compensation to be adjusted using the multi selector, helping prevent the clicking sounds made by the command dials being recorded with videos.

  • Page 52: Custom Controls

    Controls and Displays, Continued Custom Controls Custom Controls i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls — Use Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls] to choose the roles played by Other menus Other menus camera controls during filming. Highlight Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls] and press J. A list of controls will be displayed.
  • Page 53 Controls and Displays, Continued Roles That Can Be Assigned to Camera Controls ■ The roles that can be assigned to these controls are listed below. w y 1 n u V b p A X j F y G 3 S l [Silent mode] [Silent mode] —...

  • Page 54: Control Lock

    Controls and Displays, Continued w y 1 n u V b p A X j F y G 3 S l [Exposure setting] [Exposure setting] — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — [Focus/AF-area mode selection] [Focus/AF-area mode selection] —...

  • Page 55: View Assist

    Controls and Displays, Continued View Assist View Assist i -button menu -button menu — Camera controls Camera controls — Preview the effects of the [HLG] and [N-Log] tone modes during record- Other menus Other menus ing using simplified colors for enhanced contrast. Settings can be adjusted using Custom Setting g8 [View assist].

  • Page 56: Zebra Pattern

    Controls and Displays, Continued Zebra Pattern Zebra Pattern i -button menu -button menu Camera controls Camera controls Choose whether a zebra pattern is used to indicate selected tone rang- Other menus Other menus Settings can be adjusted using Custom Setting g9 [Zebra pattern]. Choose the tone range shown by the zebra pattern.

  • Page 57: Grid Type

    Controls and Displays, Continued Grid Type Grid Type i -button menu -button menu — Camera controls Camera controls — Choose a framing grid for video mode. Other menus Other menus The grid can be selected using Custom Setting g11 [Grid type]. It is dis- played either by: pressing a control to which [Framing grid] has been assigned using Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls] or...

  • Page 58: Custom Shooting Displays

    Controls and Displays, Continued Custom Shooting Displays Custom Shooting Displays i -button menu -button menu — Camera controls Camera controls — Choose the shooting displays accessible by pressing the DISP button in Other menus Other menus video mode. The displays can be tailored to different conditions. Display 1 Display 2 Display 4...
  • Page 59 Controls and Displays, Continued Histogram ■ Selecting (M) [Histogram] displays an RGB histogram. Framing Grid ■ Selecting (M) [Framing grid] displays a framing grid. The type of grid can be selected using Custom Setting g11 [Grid type] (0 57). Center Indicator ■...

  • Page 60: Monitor Mode

    Controls and Displays, Continued Monitor Mode Monitor Mode i -button menu -button menu — Camera controls Camera controls Press the M (monitor mode) button to cycle between viewfinder and Other menus Other menus — monitor displays. The choice of modes can be restricted if desired. Press the M button to cycle through the displays as follows.

  • Page 61: Hdmi Output

    HDMI Output HDMI Output The camera can record video directly to connected HDMI recorders. A third-party type A HDMI cable is required. The cable HDMI connector for connection to camera must be purchased separately. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting a cable. If a memory card is inserted in the camera when it is connected to a recorder, video will be recorded both to the recorder and the memory card.
  • Page 62 HDMI Output, Continued When “Auto” Is Selected for Output Resolution ■ When [Auto] is selected for [HDMI] > [Output resolution] in the setup menu, the camera auto- matically detects whether the external recorder supports the frame size and rate selected on the camera.
  • Page 63 HDMI Output, Continued When an Option Other Than “Auto” Is Selected for Output Resolution ■ The signal will be output at the selected resolution. Output resolution/frame rate search order Output resolution/frame rate search order Frame size/frame rate Frame size/frame rate 4320p (progressive) 4320p (progressive) 2160p (progressive)
  • Page 64 HDMI Output, Continued YCbCr and Bit Depth ■ The YCbCr value and bit depth for footage output to external HDMI devices when [H.265 10-bit (MOV)] or [H.265 8-bit (MOV)] is selected for [Video file type] in the video recording menu varies with the frame size and rate.

  • Page 65: External Recording Control: External Rec

    HDMI Output, Continued External Recording Control: External Rec. Cntrl (HDMI) External Recording Control: External Rec. Cntrl (HDMI) i -button menu -button menu — Camera controls Camera controls — Choose whether camera controls can be used to start and stop record- Other menus Other menus ing on the external recorder.

  • Page 66: Viewing Videos Video Playback

    Viewing Videos Viewing Videos Video Playback Video Playback Video playback controls are described below. Pause Pause Press 3 to pause playback. Resume Resume Press the J button to resume playback when playback is paused or during rewind/advance. Rewind/advance Rewind/advance Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. Speed increases with each press, from 2× to 4× to 8× to 16×. Start slow-motion playback Start slow-motion playback Press 3 while the video is paused to start slow-motion playback.

  • Page 67: Video Stills

    Video Stills Video Stills Save a frame from a video as a JPEG still. Display a video full frame. Pause the video on the desired frame. Press 3 to pause playback. Your approximate position in the video can be ascertained from the video progress bar.

  • Page 68: Full-Frame Playback Flicks

    Full-Frame Playback Flicks Full-Frame Playback Flicks Choose the role assigned to the flick up and flick down gestures during full-frame playback. Settings can be adjusted using Custom Setting f11 [Full-frame playback flicks] > [Flick up] and [Flick down]. Flick Up/Flick Down Options ■...

  • Page 69: Filtered Playback

    Filtered Playback Filtered Playback View only pictures that meet the criteria chosen for [Filtered playback criteria]. With the camera in playback mode, press the i button and then high- light [Filtered playback criteria] and press 2. Options will be displayed. Highlight options using 1 and 3.

  • Page 70: Appendix

    – you switch shooting modes, – you switch modes using the photo/video selector, – the lens is removed, or – the camera’s internal temperature rises. The current video will not be saved if the battery is removed during recording. © 2022 Nikon Corporation Appendix...

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