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  • Page 1 Z f Reference Guide (Supplement for Firmware Version 2.00)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Changes with “C” Firmware Version 2.00..........5 Features Available with “C”...
  • Page 3 New Network Menu Item: “Nikon Imaging Cloud”........
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  • Page 5: Changes With "C" Firmware Version 2.00

    Features Available with “C” Firmware Version 2.00 The Z f Reference Guide is for “C” firmware version 1.xx. This chapter details the new features and changes introduced with camera “C” firmware version 2.00. The two documents are to be read together.

  • Page 6: Changes Made With "C" Firmware Version 2.00

    Changes Made with “C” Firmware Version 2.00 The features added or updated with camera “C” firmware version 2.00 are summarized below. More information is available on the pages listed. Still Photography New Bracketing Increments ( New AF Subject Detection Option: “Birds” ( New Picture Control Options: Cloud and “Flexible Color”...

  • Page 7: Controls

    Support for “Viewfinder Display Size” Selection in Video Mode (  Networks Now Compatible with Nikon Imaging Cloud ( New Network Menu Item: “Nikon Imaging Cloud” ( New Options for Network Menu “Connect to FTP Server” ( Using AirGlu Accessories While MC-N10 Remote Grips Connected (...

  • Page 8: New Bracketing Increments

    New Bracketing Increments New options are available to the bracketing increments 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. Bracketing programs with increments of 2.0 EV or more offer a maximum of 5 shots.

  • Page 9: New Af Subject Detection Option: "Birds

    New AF Subject Detection Option: “Birds” [Birds] has been added to the subject detection options for autofocus and electronic rangefinding available in [AF/MF subject detection options] in the photo shooting and video recording menus. In the case of the video recording menu, the choice of subject is made via [AF/MF subject detection options] >...

  • Page 10: New Picture Control Options: Cloud And "Flexible Color" Picture Controls

    “Flexible Color” Picture Controls The camera now supports Cloud and “Flexible Color” Picture Controls. Cloud Picture Control Download Cloud Picture Controls from the Nikon Imaging Cloud cloud service and import them to the camera as Picture Controls. Nikon Imaging Cloud For information on the Nikon Imaging Cloud cloud service, see “Now Compatible with Nikon...

  • Page 11: Flexible Color

    Nikon Imaging Cloud] to [ON], and then turn on the Nikon Imaging Cloud camera sign-in setting. See the Nikon Imaging Cloud online help for how to transfer Picture Controls to the camera and how to turn on the camera sign-in setting in Nikon Imaging Cloud.

  • Page 12: New Large Size Option For Jpeg + Jpeg Recording

    New Large Size Option for JPEG + JPEG Recording [Large] has been added to the size options available for copies recorded to the memory card in the secondary slot when [JPEG primary - JPEG secondary] is selected for [Secondary slot function] in the photo shooting menu.

  • Page 13: Low Iso Sensitivity Settings For N-Log Video

    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 14: New Video Recording Feature: Hi-Res Zoom

    New Video Recording Feature: Hi-Res Zoom The camera now offers Hi-Res Zoom during video recording. Selecting [ON] for the newly-added [Hi-Res Zoom] item in the video recording menu lets you zoom in on your subject with no loss in resolution, even without a zoom lens. Hi-Res Zoom is available when all the following conditions are met: [FX] is selected for [Image area] >...
  • Page 15 Tip: Hi-Res Zoom Controls with Lens Fn and Control Rings You can use the lens Fn ring for Hi-Res Zoom control by assigning [Hi-Res Zoom +] to [Lens Fn ring (clockwise)] and [Hi-Res Zoom −] to [Lens Fn ring (counterclockwise)] respectively via Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls], and the lens control ring by assigning [Hi-Res Zoom] to [Lens control ring].

  • Page 16: New Options For Custom Setting G15 "Brightness Information Display

    New Options for Custom Setting g15 “Brightness Information Display” The size, transparency, and position items of the histogram or wave-form monitor displayed in the video mode shooting display can now be changed. Select [Histogram] or [Wave-form monitor] for brightness information and press 2 to select the display options.

  • Page 17: Recorders

    File Name Set on the Camera Now Can Be Included When Naming Video Saved on External Recorders When recording video to both the camera's memory card and an Atomos external recorder that has been connected to the camera, the name of the file saved on the external recorder will now include the name of the video file saved on the camera's memory card.

  • Page 18: Customize Retouch Options" Added To "Retouch" Playback I Menu

    “Customize Retouch Options” Added to “Retouch” Playback i Menu [Customize retouch options] has been added to [Retouch] in the playback i menu. This allows you to configure the retouch options displayed in the [Retouch] menu. Highlight options and press 2 to select (M) or deselect (U). Only items marked with a check (M) will appear in the [Retouch] menu.

  • Page 19: New Item For "Series Playback" In The Playback Menu: "Auto Series Playback Options

    New Item for “Series Playback” in the Playback Menu: ”Auto Series Playback Options” [Auto series playback options] has been added to the options available for [Series playback] in the playback menu. Choose options for viewing bursts when [Auto series playback] is set to [ON].

  • Page 20: New Playback Menu Item: "Record Camera Orientation

    New Playback Menu Item: “Record Camera Orientation” [Record camera orientation] has been added to the playback menu. When set to [ON], the orientation information of the camera at the time of shooting is stored in pictures. When viewed on a camera or computer, the pictures are automatically rotated according to the stored orientation information.

  • Page 21: And To A Value Of 100 To 64000

    Separate Auto ISO Sensitivity Controls Are Now Available When the ISO Sensitivity Dial Is Set to C and to a Value of 100 to 64000 You can now set separate auto ISO sensitivity control settings when the ISO sensitivity dial is set to C and to a value of 100 to 64000 using [ISO sensitivity settings] >...

  • Page 22: Focus Point Border Width" Added To Custom Setting A10 "Focus Point Display

    “Focus Point Border Width” Added to Custom Setting a10 “Focus Point Display” [Focus point border width] has been added to Custom Setting a10 [Focus point display]. This option allows you to configure the thickness of the focus point border from [1] to [3]. “Focus Point Border Width”...

  • Page 23: New Custom Setting: B3 "Easy Iso

    New Custom Setting: b3 “Easy ISO” An [Easy ISO] item has been added to the Custom Settings menu at position b3. Selecting [ON] allows you to adjust the ISO sensitivity using only a command dial when the ISO sensitivity dial is set to C. This option will not take effect in mode M.

  • Page 24: New Custom Setting: D5 "Exposure Delay Mode

    New Custom Setting: d5 “Exposure Delay Mode” An [Exposure delay mode] item has been added to the Custom Settings menu at position d5. 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 25: New Custom Settings: D18/G16 "Half-Press To Cancel Zoom (Mf)

    New Custom Settings: d18/g16 “Half-Press to Cancel Zoom (MF)” A [Half-press to cancel zoom (MF)] item has been added to the Custom Settings menu at positions d18 and g16. If [ON] is selected while focus mode is set to manual focus and the view through the lens is zoomed in, zoom can be cancelled by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

  • Page 26: New Reset Option

    New Options for Custom Settings f2 “Custom Controls (Shooting)” and g2 “Custom Controls” Additional roles are now available for Custom Settings f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] and g2 [Custom controls]. Custom controls can now also be reset. New Reset Option You can now reset selected controls to their default roles in the control-selection displays for Custom Settings f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] and g2 [Custom controls].

  • Page 27: New Roles Available Via Custom Setting F2 "Custom Controls (Shooting)

    New Roles Available via Custom Setting f2 “Custom Controls (Shooting)” Option Description Press and hold the control to save the current [Save and load power zoom position] zoom position. Briefly pressing and releasing the control recalls the saved zoom position. Press the control to cycle the AF-area mode.
  • Page 28 Exposure Compensation and ISO Sensitivity Are Now Assignable to Command Dials in Mode M Exposure compensation (E) and ISO sensitivity (S) can now be assigned to the command dials in mode M using Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] > [Command dials] > [Exposure setting].

  • Page 29: New Roles Available Via Custom Setting G2 "Custom Controls

    New Roles Available via Custom Setting g2 “Custom Controls” Option Description Press and hold the control to save the current [Save and load power zoom position] zoom position. Briefly pressing and releasing the control recalls the saved zoom position. Press the control to cycle the AF-area mode. To choose the AF-area modes to be cycled, highlight [Cycle AF-area mode] and press 2.

  • Page 30: Save And Load Power Zoom Position

    “Save and Load Power Zoom Position” Pressing and holding the control assigned [Save and load power zoom position] while a power zoom lens is attached will display a t icon in the shooting display and save the current zoom position. Only one zoom position can be saved at a time.

  • Page 31: New Roles For Custom Setting F3 "Custom Controls (Playback)

    New Roles for Custom Setting f3 “Custom Controls (Playback)” Additional roles are now available for Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls (playback)]. Custom controls can now also be reset. New Reset Option You can now reset selected controls to their default roles in the Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls (playback)] control-selection display.

  • Page 32: New Roles

    New Roles Additional roles can now be assigned to buttons or the command dials. Roles Available for Buttons Option Description Press the control once to display a confirmation [Delete] dialog. Press the control again to delete the current picture and return to playback. [RAW processing (current picture)] [RAW processing (multiple pictures)] [Trim]...
  • Page 33 Roles Available for “Main Command Dial”/“Sub-Command Dial” Option Description Choose how the camera centers the display when either the main or sub-command dial is rotated to scroll through pictures during playback zoom. [Keep current zoom position]: Center the display on the current zoom location.
  • Page 34 New Roles Available Via “Main Command Dial”/“Sub- command Dial” > “Frame Advance” Option Description Skip to the next or previous picture that has been uploaded to an FTP [Uploaded to FTP] server. Skip to the next or previous picture that has been uploaded to a [Uploaded to computer] computer.

  • Page 35: Changes To The "Move Focus Point" Function In Custom Setting F4 "Touch Fn

    Changes to the “Move Focus Point” Function in Custom Setting f4 “Touch Fn” You can now select the operation performed by double-tapping the touch Fn area in the monitor when [Move focus point] is assigned to touch Fn via Custom Setting f4 [Touch Fn] > [Assign touch Fn]. Highlight [Move focus point] and press 2 on the multi selector to select the options.

  • Page 36: New Custom Setting: F11 "Zoom Ring Control (Pz Lens)

    New Custom Setting: f11 “Zoom Ring Control (PZ Lens)” A [Zoom ring control (PZ lens)] item has been added to the Custom Settings menu at position f11. Select the direction of rotation of the zoom ring and choose how far the zoom ring must be rotated to go all the way from maximum angle (WIDE) to maximum zoom (TELE) when a power zoom lens is attached.

  • Page 37: Name And Feature Changes For Custom Settings F12/G8 "Power Zoom (Pz) Button Options

    Name and Feature Changes for Custom Settings f12/g8 “Power Zoom (PZ) Button Options” The name of f12 and g8 [Power zoom (PZ) button options] has been changed to [Assign power zoom]. In addition, the power zoom speed can now be set separately for the button controls and for using the zoom lever on the lens.

  • Page 38: Updates To "Non-Cpu Lens Data

    Updates to “Non-CPU Lens Data” The camera offers additional features to [Non-CPU lens data] in the setup menu. You can now enter values in the [Focal length (mm)] and [Maximum aperture] options. Names can now be assigned to lenses with a [Lens number] of from [1] to [20].

  • Page 39: Increased Character Limit For Iptc "Category" Entries

    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 40: Shooting Display Maximum Zoom Now 400

    Shooting Display Maximum Zoom Now 400% While in earlier versions of the camera firmware, the maximum shooting display zoom was 200%, from “C” firmware version 2.00 the maximum magnification is 400%. Use the X and W (Q) buttons to zoom in and out.

  • Page 41: Updated Distance Display For Manual Focus

    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 42: Support For "Viewfinder Display Size" Selection In Video Mode

    Support for “Viewfinder Display Size” Selection in Video Mode The selected option in [Finder display size (photo Lv)] in the setup menu now applies to both photo and video modes. This item has consequently been renamed [Viewfinder display size]. Select the viewfinder display magnification during shooting and playback from [Standard] and [Small].

  • Page 43: Now Compatible With Nikon Imaging Cloud

    We recommend bookmarking the site. https://imagingcloud.nikon.com You can also check the access QR code and URL by [Nikon Imaging Cloud] > [About Nikon Imaging Cloud] in the camera’s network menu. Read all license agreements, etc. displayed when you use the service for the first time and only proceed if you are willing to accept them.

  • Page 44: Uploading Pictures

    Firmware version update notifications from Nikon Imaging Cloud will display [Update (from Nikon Imaging Cloud)] in [Firmware version] in the setup menu. Highlight [Update (from Nikon Imaging Cloud)] > [On] and press 2 to download the firmware to the camera. The update will start automatically after the download is complete.

  • Page 45: Auto Update

    If you select [On] for [Firmware version] > [Auto update] in the setup menu and specify a time, the camera will automatically connect to Nikon Imaging Cloud at the set time each day to download and update firmware when it becomes available. Auto update is enabled only when all the following conditions are met: The camera sign-in setting is enabled in Nikon Imaging Cloud.

  • Page 46: New Network Menu Item: "Nikon Imaging Cloud

    New Network Menu Item: “Nikon Imaging Cloud” Use to connect the camera and Nikon Imaging Cloud, Nikon’s cloud service, via a wireless router. Highlight [Nikon Imaging Cloud] in the network menu and press 2 to display [About Nikon Imaging Cloud] automatically when no network profiles to connect with the wireless router are available in the camera.

  • Page 47: Connection Options

    Connection Options Adjust connection and upload settings. [Only when powered via USB]: Select [ON] to limit automatic Wi-Fi connections to Nikon Imaging Cloud to when powered via USB. [Connect to Cloud while off]: Select [ON] to maintain Wi-Fi connections even when the camera is turned off.
  • Page 48 Nikon Imaging Cloud. Use the QR code displayed or the following URL to view the website when troubleshooting. https://onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/troubleshooting/en/ About Nikon Imaging Cloud A QR code and URL will be displayed to browse Nikon Imaging Cloud from the web browser of a computer or smart device. Unlink Nikon Imaging Cloud Delete the connection information to Nikon Imaging Cloud.
  • Page 49 If the connection information is deleted, images marked for upload to Nikon Imaging Cloud will no longer be sent. To re-connect the camera and Nikon Imaging Cloud after deleting connection information, set [Connect to Nikon Imaging Cloud] to [ON] and create a new network profile ( 50).

  • Page 50: Creating Network Profiles And Connecting The Camera To Nikon Imaging Cloud

    Nikon Imaging Cloud to access services. Before Connecting Nikon Imaging Cloud You must create a Nikon ID and register with Nikon Imaging Cloud to use the service. Complete registration and sign in on the computer or smart device before connecting to the camera. See the Nikon Imaging Cloud online help for detailed instructions.
  • Page 51 J button to connect. The camera will display a PIN. Using a computer, enter the PIN on the [PIN-entry WPS] router. For more information, see the documentation provided with the router. New Network Menu Item: “Nikon Imaging Cloud”...
  • Page 52 J. Next, press J; the camera will prompt you to provide an SSID. Enter the network name and press X. Press X again; the camera will now prompt you to enter the encryption key. New Network Menu Item: “Nikon Imaging Cloud”...
  • Page 53 For more information, 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. New Network Menu Item: “Nikon Imaging Cloud”...
  • Page 54 When all digits have been entered, press X to save changes. Press X again to proceed. Sub-net mask: To change the highlighted digit, press 1 or 3. Press J to save changes and proceed. New Network Menu Item: “Nikon Imaging Cloud”...
  • Page 55 If preparation is complete, a QR code and URL to access Nikon Imaging Cloud on a computer or smart device will appear. Computer/smart device: Click or tap the connect camera button in the Nikon Imaging Cloud home screen. An access code to connect Nikon Imaging Cloud and the camera appears.
  • Page 56 Computer/smart device: Click or tap the [Connect] button. The network profile is added to the camera and Nikon Imaging Cloud and the camera are now connected via Wi-Fi. If connection completion screens appear on both the computer/ smart device and the camera, you can use the camera with Nikon Imaging Cloud.

  • Page 57: A New Option For Network Menu "Connect To Ftp Server

    A New Option for Network Menu “Connect to FTP Server” [Keep connection] has been added to the options available for [Connect to FTP server] > [Options] in the network menu. If the connection is lost due to a wireless, TCP/IP, or FTP error when [ON] is selected, the camera will automatically attempt to reconnect after about 15 seconds.

  • Page 58: Using Airglu Accessories While Mc-N10 Remote Grips Connected

    Using AirGlu Accessories While MC-N10 Remote Grips Connected In earlier versions of the camera firmware, all Bluetooth functions were disabled while an MC-N10 was connected to the camera, but from “C” firmware version 2.00, Atomos UltraSync BLUE AirGlu accessories can be used via Bluetooth. Using AirGlu Accessories While MC-N10 Remote Grips Connected...

  • Page 59: Index

    Index Index Easy ISO ( AE bracketing ( Exposure delay mode ( AE & flash bracketing ( AF/MF subject detection options ( Assign power zoom ( Auto bracketing ( Auto series playback options ( Firmware version ( Flash bracketing ( Flexible Color ( Focus point display ( Brightness information (...
  • Page 60 Keep connection ( Touch Fn ( Nikon Imaging Cloud ( N‑Log ( Viewfinder display size ( Non-CPU lens data ( Zoom ring control (PZ lens) ( Record camera orientation ( Secondary slot function ( Index...
  • Page 61 No reproduction in any form of this document, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. SB5C02(11) 6MO13811-02...

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