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Z 9 Reference Guide
(Supplement for Firmware Version 4.00)
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  • Page 1 Z 9 Reference Guide (Supplement for Firmware Version 4.00)
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Changes with “C” Firmware Version 4.00..........5 Features Available with “C”...
  • Page 3 New Roles Available via Custom Setting f2 “Custom Controls (Shooting)”....40 New Roles Available via Custom Setting g2 “Custom Controls”......40 New Options for Custom Setting f3: “Custom Controls (Playback)”.
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  • Page 5 Features Available with “C” Firmware Version 4.00 The Z 9 Reference Guide is for “C” firmware version 3.00 (the latest version of the Z 9 Reference Guide is available from the Nikon Download Center). This chapter details the new features and changes introduced with camera “C”...
  • Page 6 Changes Made with “C” Firmware Version 4.00 The features added or updated with camera “C” firmware version 4.00 are summarized below. More information is available on the pages listed. For information on the menu items and defaults for “C” firmware version 4.00, see ‘Menu Items and Defaults for “C” Firmware Version 4.00’ (  67).
  • Page 7 Controls Support for Power Zoom (  New Custom Setting: d6 “Exposure Delay Mode” (  New Options for Custom Settings f2 “Custom Controls (Shooting)” and g2 “Custom Controls” (  New Options for Custom Setting f3 “Custom Controls (Playback)” (  Updates to “Non-CPU Lens Data” (  Increased Character Limit for IPTC “Category”...
  • Page 8 New Bracketing Increments New options have been added to the bracketing increments that can be selected by pressing the BKT button and rotating the sub-command dial when [AE & flash bracketing], [AE bracketing], or [Flash bracketing] is selected for [Auto bracketing] > [Auto bracketing set] in the photo shooting menu. Increments of 1.3, 1.7, 2.3, and 2.7 EV have been added to options available when ¹⁄₃...
  • Page 9 More Time for Pre-Release Capture The length of time the camera will continue to buffer frames before cancelling shooting during the Pre-Release Capture phase of high-speed frame capture has been increased from 30 to 300 seconds. If an option other than [None] is selected for Custom Setting d4 [Pre-Release Capture options] >...
  • Page 10 New Size Option for JPEG + JPEG Recording [Large] has been added to the size options available for copies recorded to the memory card in Slot 2 when [JPEG Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2] is selected for [Role played by card in Slot 2] in the photo shooting menu.
  • Page 11 New Menu Item: “Auto Capture” [Auto capture] items have been added to the photo shooting and video recording menus. These items are used to shoot bursts or record video automatically when the camera detects that the subject meets certain conditions, for example that it is in the frame, within a certain range of distances, and moving in a certain direction.
  • Page 12 The Auto Capture Settings Display The auto capture settings display can be viewed by selecting [Start] for [Auto capture] in the photo shooting or video recording menu. Highlight items and press J to display options for the selected item. [Capture criteria] [Advanced: Distance] [Advanced: Motion] [Target area]...
  • Page 13 Option Description This option will take effect only if [Motion] is selected (M) for [Capture criteria]. It is used to choose the direction of [Advanced: Motion] motion, size, and speed of subjects that will trigger auto capture (  21). This option will take effect only if [Subject detection] is selected [Advanced: Subject detection] (M) for [Capture criteria].
  • Page 14 Taking Pictures Using Auto Capture Before Shooting To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, use a fully-charged battery, the supplied charging AC adapter, or an optional AC adapter and power connector. Mount the camera on a tripod or take other steps to hold it steady. Fix the camera in place after framing the shot.
  • Page 15 Position the focus point. Choose an AF-area mode and position the focus point in the area of the frame in which you anticipate the subject will appear. If autofocus is enabled, the camera will focus in mode AF‑C during auto capture. When using manual focus, slide the lens focus-mode switch to [M] and adjust focus manually.
  • Page 16 Highlight [Capture criteria] and press J. Adjust auto capture criteria. Highlight options and press J to select (M) or deselect (U). Press X to save changes and return to the auto capture settings display. Adjust settings for each of the criteria selected for [Capture criteria]. For information on the criteria available when [Motion] is enabled (M), see ‘“Capture Criteria” >...
  • Page 17 Highlight [Target area] and press J. Choose the focus points used for subject detection when [Auto-area AF] is selected for AF-area mode. Target-area selection is not available in other AF-area modes. If another mode is selected, proceed to Step 11. Target-area selection can be used to disable focus points in areas of the frame that are blocked by obstacles or can otherwise be ignored for purposes of subject detection, ensuring that the desired subject can be detected more reliably.
  • Page 18 Highlight [Timing options] and press J. Use [Recording time selection] to choose the length of each individual burst or video recording; options include [OFF] (no limit) and values of from 1 second to 30 minutes. When an option other than [OFF] is selected, shooting will continue for the selected time even if the trigger conditions are no longer met.
  • Page 19 Initiate auto capture. To initiate auto capture, press the video-record button in the settings confirmation dialog. Shooting will begin when a subject that meets the selected criteria is detected and continue while the criteria are met. Auto capture will be triggered only if all the options selected for [Capture criteria] are satisfied.
  • Page 20 The Auto Capture Standby Display “A- CAP” will be displayed in the control panel. An X icon will flash in the shooting display. Tip: Pre-Release Capture The settings selected for Custom Setting d4 [Pre-Release Capture options] apply when [C30] or [C120] is selected for release mode.
  • Page 21 “Capture Criteria“ > “Motion” This option is used to choose the direction of motion, size, and speed of subjects that will trigger auto capture. Highlight [Advanced: Motion] in the auto capture settings display and press J. Motion criteria will be displayed. Press the W (Q) button and select directions.
  • Page 22 Rotate the sub-command dial to choose the subject size. Rotate the sub-command dial to choose a [Subject Size] of [1] to [5]. Auto capture will be triggered only by subjects of the selected size or larger. Tip: Size Options Subjects that meet the criteria for [Subject Size] and [Speed] are shown by green boxes in the motion settings display.
  • Page 23 Rotate the main command dial to choose the subject speed. Rotate the main command dial to choose a [Speed] of [1] to [5]. Choose higher values to restrict subject detection to faster- moving subjects, lower values to include subjects moving at slower speeds.
  • Page 24 “Capture Criteria” > “Subject Detection” This option is used to choose the types and sizes of subject that trigger auto capture. Highlight [Advanced: Subject detection] in the auto capture settings display and press J. Subject detection criteria will be displayed. Press the W (Q) button and select the desired subject types.
  • Page 25 Rotate the main command dial to choose the subject size Choose a [Subject Size] from values [1] through [5]. Auto capture will be triggered only by subjects of the selected size or larger. Tip: Size Options Subjects that meet the criterion for [Subject Size] are shown by green boxes in the subject detection display.
  • Page 26 “Capture Criteria“ > “Distance” Choose the maximum and minimum distances at which the camera will detect subjects for auto capture. Auto capture shooting will continue while the subject is within the specified range of distances. Highlight [Advanced: Distance] in the auto capture settings display and press J.
  • Page 27 Tip: Fine-Tuning the Distances for “Near” and “Far” Fine-tuning is available exclusively with Nikon Z mount lenses, but not with the NIKKOR Z 58 mm f/0.95 S Noct. Tip: The “Near” and “Far” Displays The distances for [Near] and [Far] are displayed in meters only. They will not be displayed in feet even when [Feet (ft)] is selected for [Distance units] in the setup menu.
  • Page 28 Pausing and Ending Auto Capture To pause auto capture and return to the settings confirmation dialog, press the video-record button. Auto capture can be resumed by pressing the button again. To end auto capture and exit to the shooting display, press the O (Q) button. Cautions: Auto Capture Image-area selection is fixed at [FX (36×24)].
  • Page 29 Low ISO Sensitivity Settings for N‑Log Video Low ISO sensitivity options ranging from Lo 0.3 to Lo 2.0 have been added to the choices available for [ISO sensitivity settings] > [ISO sensitivity (mode M)] in the video recording menu when [N‑Log] is selected as the video tone mode.
  • Page 30 New Options for Hi-Res Zoom Speed Custom Setting g8 [Hi-Res Zoom speed] now offers a choice of 11 speeds, from −5 to +5. Press 4 or 2 to choose the speed. The higher the value, the higher the speed; the lower the value, the lower the speed.
  • Page 31 New: Slow-Motion Videos [1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion)], [1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-motion)], and [1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-motion)] have been added to the options available for [Frame size/frame rate] when [H.264 8-bit (MP4)] is selected for [Video file type] in the video recording menu. These options are used to record slow-motion videos.
  • Page 32 Cautions: Recording Slow-Motion Videos Features that cannot be used during slow-motion video recording include: flicker reduction, electronic vibration reduction, and time code output. Videos recorded at [1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion)], [1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-motion)], and [1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-motion)] will be output to HDMI devices at [1920×1080; 30p], [1920×1080;...
  • Page 33 Changes to i-Menu “Select for Upload” Options Changes have been made to the behavior of the [Select for upload to computer] and [Select for upload (FTP)] items in the playback i menu. These options are displayed only if the camera is connected to a computer or FTP server. While in earlier versions of the camera firmware, choosing [Select for upload to computer] or [Select for upload (FTP)] would mark the current picture for priority upload (s) and begin upload immediately, from “C”...
  • Page 34 Priority Upload Options Added to i Menu [Select for priority upload to computer] and [Select for priority upload (FTP)] items have been added to the playback i menu. These options are displayed only if the camera is connected to a computer or FTP server. To mark the current picture for priority upload (s) and begin upload immediately, press the i button, highlight [Select for priority upload to computer] or [Select for priority upload (FTP)], and press J.
  • Page 35 Support for Power Zoom The camera now supports power zoom for use with power zoom (PZ) lenses. In addition to using the lens zoom ring, you now have the option of zooming power zoom lenses attached to the camera in and out using camera controls (“power zoom”).
  • Page 36 New Custom Setting: g9 “Assign Power Zoom Buttons” Choose whether the X and W (Q) buttons can be used for power zoom during video recording when a power zoom lens is attached. Option Description Selecting [ON] allows the X and W (Q) buttons to be used for power zoom. [Use x/w buttons] Choose the speed at which power zoom lenses can be zoomed in and out using the buttons;...
  • Page 37 New Setup Menu Item: “Save Zoom Position (PZ Lenses)” If [ON] is selected when a power zoom (PZ) lens is attached, the camera will save the current zoom position when turned off and restore it when next turned on. The Focal Length Display The lens focal length is shown in the shooting display when a power zoom lens is attached.
  • Page 38 New Custom Setting: d6 “Exposure Delay Mode” An [Exposure delay mode] item has been added to the Custom Settings menu at position d6. It can be used to delay the release of the shutter until about 0.2 to 3 seconds after the shutter-release button has been pressed, helping to reduce blur caused by camera shake.
  • Page 39 New Options for Custom Settings f2 “Custom Controls (Shooting)” and g2 “Custom Controls” Additions have been made to the roles available for Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] or g2 [Custom controls] and the controls to which they can be assigned. In addition, custom controls can now be reset.
  • Page 40 New Roles Available via Custom Setting f2 “Custom Controls (Shooting)” Option Description Press the control to choose the eye used for focus when the [Switch eyes] camera detects the eyes of a human or animal portrait subject. Press the control to zoom in using power zoom when a power [Power zoom +] zoom lens is attached.
  • Page 41 New Options for Custom Setting f3: “Custom Controls (Playback)” Additions have been made to the roles available for Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls (playback)]. An option has also been added to control the behavior of frame advance during playback zoom. In addition, custom controls can now be reset.
  • Page 42 New Roles Option Description Press the control once to display a confirmation dialog. Press [Delete] the control again to delete the current picture and return to playback. Choose how the camera centers the display when a command dial is rotated to scroll through pictures during playback zoom. [Keep current zoom position]: Center the display on the [Frame advance zoom position] current zoom location.
  • Page 43 Updates to “Non-CPU Lens Data” The [Focal length (mm)] and [Maximum aperture] options for [Non-CPU lens data] in the setup menu can now be used to enter a value of your choice. Names can be assigned to lenses with a [Lens number] of from [1] to [20].
  • Page 44 Increased Character Limit for IPTC “Category” Entries The character limit for “Category” entries in IPTC presets created or edited using the camera has been increased from 3 to 256. Increased Character Limit for IPTC “Category” Entries...
  • Page 45 New Shutter Sound and Volume Options The [Camera sounds] item in the setup menu has been restructured with the addition of new options. You can now choose a shutter sound and adjust its volume. Option Description [Shutter sound] If [ON] is selected, the camera will make a sound when the shutter is released. [Volume] Choose the volume of the electronic shutter sound from a total of five options.
  • Page 46 Support for Viewfinder Display Size Selection in Video Mode The option selected for [Finder display size (photo Lv)] in the setup menu now applies in both photo and video modes. This item has consequently been renamed [Viewfinder display size]. The viewfinder display magnification can be selected from [Standard] and [Small].
  • Page 47 Updated Distance Display for Manual Focus The focus distance indicator for manual focus now shows the distance between the camera and the focus position in units of your choosing. The choice is made using a [Distance units] item newly added to the setup menu, which has options for [Meters (m)] and [Feet (ft)].
  • Page 48 Changes and Additions to “Connect to FTP server” Changes and additions have been made to the [Connect to FTP server] item in the network menu. Increased Profile Storage The number of network profiles that can be saved using [Connect to FTP server] > [Network settings] > [Copy to/from card] > [Copy profile to card] has been increased from 1 to 99.
  • Page 49 Changes to Synchronized Release A [Group settings] item has been added under [Connect to other cameras] in the network menu. Cameras can be grouped for synchronized release and remote camera settings adjusted separately for each group. Switching groups switches the remote cameras the master camera controls. The addition of [Group settings] changes how cameras are configured for synchronized release.
  • Page 50 Name the new profile. To proceed to the next step without changing the default name, press X. Whatever name you choose will appear in the network menu [Connect to other cameras] > [Network settings] list. To rename the profile, press J. Press X to proceed after entering a name. Highlight [Search for Wi-Fi network] and press J.
  • Page 51 Choose a network. Highlight a network SSID and press J. The band on which each SSID operates is indicated by an icon. Encrypted networks are indicated by a h icon. If the selected network is encrypted (h), you will be prompted to enter the encryption key. If the network is not encrypted, proceed to Step 7.
  • Page 52 Enter the encryption key. Press J and enter the encryption key for the wireless router. For more information on the wireless router encryption key, see the documentation for the wireless router. Press X when entry is complete. Press X again to initiate the connection. A message will be displayed for a few seconds when the connection is established.
  • Page 53 Obtain or select an IP address. Highlight one of the following options and press J. Option Description Select this option if the network is configured to supply the IP address automatically. A “configuration complete” message will [Obtain automatically] be displayed once an IP address has been assigned. It is recommended that you note the remote camera IP address, as you will need it in subsequent steps.
  • Page 54 Highlight [Master/remote] and press 2. Choose a role for each camera from “master” and “remote”. [Master camera]: Pressing the shutter-release button on the master camera releases the shutters on the remote cameras. Each group can have only one master. If the group has multiple master cameras, only the first to connect to the network will actually serve in that capacity.
  • Page 55 Enter the group display name. Choose the display name for the remote camera group. Display names can be up to 32 characters long. Press X to proceed once entry is complete. Highlight [Group name], press 2, and enter a group name. Enter a group name for the synchronized cameras.
  • Page 56 Highlight the desired slot and press 2. Remote camera options will be displayed. Highlight [Address] and press 2. You will be prompted to enter an IP address. Enter the remote camera IP address. Enter the remote camera IP address you noted in Step 7. Rotate the main command dial to highlight segments.
  • Page 57 Add the remaining remote cameras. When connecting to wireless networks, the cameras will display the band used by the selected SSID. The master camera shows the number of cameras in the group currently connected or not connected. The shooting display for the master camera shows a k icon together with the number of remote cameras connected.
  • Page 58 Ethernet Follow the steps below to create host profiles for Ethernet connections. Before proceeding, connect an Ethernet cable to the camera’s Ethernet connector. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. Connect the other end of the cable to a router. Select [ON] for [Wired LAN] in the network menu.
  • Page 59 Obtain or select an IP address. Highlight one of the following options and press J. Option Description Select this option if the network is configured to supply the IP address automatically. A “configuration complete” message will [Obtain automatically] be displayed once an IP address has been assigned. It is recommended that you note the remote camera IP address, as you will need it in subsequent steps.
  • Page 60 Highlight [Master/remote] and press 2. Choose a role for each camera from “master” and “remote”. [Master camera]: Pressing the shutter-release button on the master camera releases the shutters on the remote cameras. Each group can have only one master. If the group has multiple master cameras, only the first to connect to the network will actually serve in that capacity.
  • Page 61 Enter the group display name. Choose the display name for the remote camera group. Display names can be up to 32 characters long. Press X to proceed once entry is complete. Highlight [Group name], press 2, and enter a group name. Enter a group name for the synchronized cameras.
  • Page 62 Highlight the desired slot and press 2. Remote camera options will be displayed. Highlight [Address] and press 2. You will be prompted to enter an IP address. Enter the remote camera IP address. Enter the remote camera IP address you noted in Step 5. Rotate the main command dial to highlight segments.
  • Page 63 Add the remaining remote cameras. The master camera shows the number of cameras in the group currently connected or not connected. The shooting display for the master camera shows a k icon together with the number of remote cameras connected. Connection Errors In the event of remote camera connection errors, the remote camera count in the master camera shooting display will turn red and instead show the number of remote cameras that...
  • Page 64 Tip: Suspending Synchronized Release To temporarily disable synchronized release without ending the camera’s connection to the network, select [OFF] for [Connect to other cameras] > [Synchronized release] in the network menu. Tip: Viewing Remote Camera Status To view remote camera status, go to [Connect to other cameras] > [Group settings] >...
  • Page 65 To edit remote camera settings from the master camera, highlight the camera in the remote camera list and press 2. To temporarily suspend the connection to the selected camera, select [OFF] for [Connect to remote camera]. To temporarily suspend synchronized release on the selected camera, select [OFF] for [Synchronized release].
  • Page 66 New “Overwrite Copyright Info” Option for Master Cameras [Overwrite copyright info] has been added to the options available for [Connect to other cameras] in the network menu. Selecting this option overwrites the copyright information on any remote cameras currently connected with the copyright information stored on the master camera. New “Overwrite Copyright Info”...
  • Page 67 Menu Items and Defaults for “C” Firmware Version 4.00 The menu items and defaults after the firmware has been upgraded to “C” firmware version 4.00 are listed below. Photo Shooting Menu [Shooting menu bank]: A [Extended menu banks]: OFF [Storage folder] [Rename]: NCZ_9 [Select folder by number]: 100 [Select folder from list]: —...
  • Page 68 [Diffraction compensation]: ON [Auto distortion control]: ON [Photo flicker reduction]: OFF [High-frequency flicker reduction]: Off [Metering]: Matrix metering [Flash control] [Flash control mode]: TTL [Wireless flash options]: Off [Remote flash control]: Group flash [Focus mode]: Single AF [AF-area mode]: Single-point AF [AF subject detection options]: Auto [Vibration reduction]: Sport [Auto bracketing]...
  • Page 69 [Choose image area]: FX [Video file type]: H.265 8-bit (MOV) [Frame size/frame rate]: 3840×2160; 30p [Interval priority]: OFF [Focus before each shot]: OFF [Destination]: Slot 1 [Focus shift shooting] [No. of shots]: 100 [Focus step width]: 5 [Interval until next shot]: 0 [First-frame exposure lock]: ON [Focus position auto reset]: OFF [Starting storage folder]...
  • Page 70 Video Recording Menu [Shooting menu bank]: A [Extended menu banks]: OFF [Storage folder] [Rename]: NCZ_9 [Select folder by number]: 100 [Select folder from list]: — [File naming]: DSC [Destination]: Slot 1 [Video file type]: H.265 8-bit (MOV) [Frame size/frame rate]: 3840×2160; 30p [Video quality (N-RAW)]: High quality [Image area] [Choose image area]: FX...
  • Page 71 [Vibration reduction]: Same as photo settings [Electronic VR]: OFF [Microphone sensitivity]: Auto [Attenuator]: OFF [Frequency response]: Wide range [Wind noise reduction]: OFF [Mic jack plug-in power]: ON [Headphone volume]: 15 [Timecode] [Record timecodes]: Off [Count-up method]: Record run [Timecode origin]: — [Drop frame]: ON [External rec.
  • Page 72 Custom Settings Menu [Custom Settings bank]: A a [Focus] a1: [AF-C priority selection]: Release a2: [AF-S priority selection]: Focus a3: [Focus tracking with lock-on] [Blocked shot AF response]: 3 [Subject motion]: Steady a4: [Focus points used]: All points a5: [Store points by orientation]: Off a6: [AF activation]: Shutter/AF‑ON a7: [Focus point persistence]: Auto a8: [Limit AF-area mode selection]...
  • Page 73 b2: [EV steps for exposure cntrl]: 1/3 EV steps (comp. 1/3 EV) b3: [Easy exposure compensation]: Off b4: [Matrix metering face detection]: ON b5: [Center-weighted area]: Standard b6: [Fine-tune optimal exposure] [Matrix metering]: 0 [Center-weighted metering]: 0 [Spot metering]: 0 [Highlight-weighted metering]: 0 b7: [Keep exp.
  • Page 74 [DX (24×16)]: M [1:1 (24×24)]: M [16:9 (36×20)]: M d9: [File number sequence]: On d10: [View mode (photo Lv)]: Show effects of settings [Show effects of settings]: Only when flash is not used [Adjust for ease of viewing]: Auto d11: [Starlight view (photo Lv)]: OFF d12 [Warm display colors] [Warm display color options]: Off [Warm color display brightness]: 0...
  • Page 75 f1: [Customize i menu]: Set Picture Control, White balance, Image quality, Image size, AF-area mode/subj. detection, Focus mode, Metering, Vibration reduction, Shooting menu bank, Custom controls (shooting), Airplane mode, View memory card info f2: [Custom controls (shooting)] [Fn1 button]: Shooting menu bank [Fn2 button]: Choose image area [Fn3 button]: Live view info display off [Fn button for vertical shooting]: Exposure compensation...
  • Page 76 [OK button]: Zoom on/off [WB button]: Select for upload to computer [QUAL button]: Rating [Vertical shooting multi selector]: Unswitch [Playback button]: Resume shooting [Main command dial] [Frame advance]: 1 frame [Video playback]: 10 frames [Frame advance zoom position]: Keep current zoom position [Sub-command dial] [Frame advance]: 1 frame [Video playback]: 10 s...
  • Page 77 g2: [Custom Controls] [Fn1 button]: Shooting menu bank [Fn2 button]: Choose image area [Fn3 button]: Live view info display off [Fn button for vertical shooting]: Exposure compensation [Vertical ISO sensitivity button]: ISO sensitivity [Focus mode button]: Focus mode/AF-area mode [Protect/Fn4 button]: Set Picture Control [AF‑ON button]: AF‑ON [Sub-selector center]: AE/AF lock [DISP button]: Cycle live view info display...
  • Page 78 [Wide-area AF (C2)]: M [Subject-tracking AF]: M [Auto-area AF]: M g5: [Focus mode restrictions]: No restrictions g6: [AF speed]: 0 [When to apply]: Always g7: [AF tracking sensitivity]: 4 g8: [Hi-Res Zoom speed]: 0 g9: [Assign power zoom buttons] [Use x/w buttons]: OFF [Power zoom speed] [Pre/post recording]: +3 [During recording]: 0...
  • Page 79 Playback Menu [Delete]: — [Playback folder]: All [Playback display options] [Focus point]: U [Mark first shot in series]: U [Exposure info]: U [Highlights]: U [RGB histogram]: U [Shooting data]: U [Overview]: U [None (picture only)]: M [File info]: U [Basic shooting data]: M [Flash data]: M [Picture Control/HLG data]: M [Other shooting data]: M...
  • Page 80 [Copy image(s)]: — Menu Items and Defaults for “C” Firmware Version 4.00...
  • Page 81 Setup Menu [Format memory card]: — [Language]: (Default varies with country of purchase) [Time zone and date] [Time zone]: (Default varies with country of purchase) [Date and time]: — [Date format]: (Default varies with country of purchase) [Daylight saving time]: OFF [Monitor brightness]: 0 [Monitor color balance]: A-B: 0, G-M: 0 [Viewfinder brightness]: Auto...
  • Page 82 [Attach comment]: OFF [Copyright information] [Attach copyright information]: OFF [IPTC] [Edit/save]: — [Delete]: — [Auto embed during shooting]: Off [Load/save]: — [Voice memo options] [Voice memo control]: Press and hold [Audio output (playback)]: Speaker/headphones [Camera sounds] [Shutter sound]: ON [Volume]: 3 [Type]: Type A [Beep]: Off [Volume]: 2...
  • Page 83 [Slot empty release lock]: Enable release [Save/load menu settings]: — [Reset all settings]: — [Firmware version]: — Menu Items and Defaults for “C” Firmware Version 4.00...
  • Page 84 Network Menu [Airplane mode]: OFF [Wired LAN]: OFF [Connect to smart device] [Pairing (Bluetooth)] [Bluetooth connection]: OFF [Select pictures for upload] [Auto select for upload]: ON [Wi-Fi connection]: — [Upload while off]: ON [Location data (smart device)]: — [Connect to computer] [Network settings]: —...
  • Page 85 [Group settings]: — [Group name]: — [Synchronize date and time]: — [Overwrite copyright info]: — [ATOMOS AirGlu BT options] [Connect to ATOMOS AirGlu BT]: OFF [Save ATOMOS AirGlu BT pairing info]: — [Delete ATOMOS AirGlu BT pairing info]: — [Camera]: GGGG [USB]: MTP/PTP [Start via LAN]: OFF [Router frequency band]: (Default varies with country of purchase)
  • Page 86 My Menu/Recent Settings [Add items]: — [Remove items]: — [Rank items]: — [Choose tab]: MY MENU Menu Items and Defaults for “C” Firmware Version 4.00...
  • Page 87 F mount NIKKOR lenses (mount adapter required; restrictions may apply) Effective pixels Effective pixels 45.7 million Image sensor Type 35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) Total pixels 52.37 million Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (requires Dust-reduction system NX Studio) Post-Upgrade Specifications for “C” Firmware...
  • Page 88 Storage [FX (36 × 24)] selected for image area: 8256 × 5504 (Large: 45.4 M) 6192 × 4128 (Medium: 25.6 M) 4128 × 2752 (Small: 11.4 M) [DX (24 × 16)] selected for image area: 5392 × 3592 (Large: 19.4 M) 4032 × 2688 (Medium: 10.8 M) 2688 × 1792 (Small: 4.8 M) Image size (pixels) [1:1 (24 ×...
  • Page 89 Storage Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat, Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Picture Control System Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon); selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls Media CFexpress (Type B) and XQD memory cards...
  • Page 90 Monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle, approximately Monitor 100% frame coverage, and color balance and 15-level manual brightness controls Shutter Type Electronic shutter with shutter sound and sensor shield ¹⁄₃₂₀₀₀ – 30 s (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃, ¹⁄₂, and 1 EV, extendable Speed to 900 s in mode M), bulb, time Flash synchronizes with shutter at speeds of ¹⁄₂₅₀...
  • Page 91 Exposure Metering system TTL metering using camera image sensor Matrix metering Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 or 8 mm circle in center of frame or weighting can be based on Metering mode average of entire frame Spot metering: Meters circle with a diameter of approximately 4 mm centered on selected focus point Highlight-weighted metering −3 – +17 EV...
  • Page 92 Autofocus Type Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist −7 – +19 EV (−9 – +19 EV with starlight view) Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 and a temperature of Detection range 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF‑S) and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2 Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF‑S);...
  • Page 93 Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, Nikon Creative Lighting optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illumination, FV System (CLS) lock, Color Information Communication, auto FP high-speed sync,...
  • Page 94 Other options for still photography Vignette control, diffraction compensation, auto distortion control, Other options for still interval-timer photography, focus-shift photography, and auto photography capture Video Metering system TTL metering using camera image sensor Metering mode Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted 7680 × 4320 (8K UHD): 30p (progressive)/25p/24p 3840 ×...
  • Page 95 Video Built-in stereo or external microphone with attenuator option; Audio recording device sensitivity adjustable Exposure compensation −3 – +3 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃ and ¹⁄₂ EV) Mode M: Manual selection (ISO 64–25600; choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₆, ¹⁄₃ and 1 EV); with additional options available ISO sensitivity equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102400 (Recommended Exposure...
  • Page 96 Interface Type C SuperSpeed USB connector; connection to built-in USB ports is recommended HDMI output Type A HDMI connector Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported) Audio output Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter) Built-in (can be used with MC-30A/MC-36A remote cords and other Ten-pin remote terminal optional accessories) RJ-45 connector...
  • Page 97 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, 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, Mexico) 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5805 MHz (other Wi-Fi countries in the Americas)
  • Page 98 Location Data Supported GNS systems GPS (USA), GLONASS (Russia), QZSS (Japan) Data acquired Latitude, longitude, altitude, UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) Clock synchronization Camera clock can be set to time acquired via GNSS Track logs NMEA-compliant Log interval 15 s, 30 s, 1 min., 2 min., 5 min. Maximum log recording 6, 12, or 24 hours time...
  • Page 99 Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this document at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this document may contain.
  • Page 100 Index Index Symbols, Numerics 1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-motion) ( Exposure delay mode ( 1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-motion) ( 1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion) ( Firmware version ( Flash bracketing ( AE & flash bracketing ( AE bracketing ( Assign Power Zoom Buttons ( Auto bracketing ( Auto capture ( Auto Capture Settings Display (...
  • Page 101 JPEG Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2 ( Role played by card in Slot 2 ( N‑Log ( Save Zoom Position (PZ Lenses) ( Non-CPU lens data ( Select for priority upload (FTP) ( Select for priority upload to computer ( Select for upload (FTP) ( Select for upload to computer ( Slow-motion videos ( Synchronized release (...
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