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Nikon Z5 II Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Guide • Read this document thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page 34). • After reading this document, keep it readily accessible for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content by Nikon to Enjoy Photos........
  • Page 3 The Monitor Mode Button and the Eye Sensor......... . . 63 Touch Controls.
  • Page 4 Camera Setup................99 Basic Photography and Playback.
  • Page 5 About ISO Sensitivity..............160 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control.
  • Page 6 View Assist............... . . 223 Viewing Pictures.
  • Page 7 Connecting to Nikon Imaging Cloud........
  • Page 8 Connecting the Camera to Nikon Imaging Cloud........
  • Page 9 Camera-Based Remote Photography (Synchronized Release)......377 Clock Synchronization (Synchronize Date and Time)........377 Synchronized Release.
  • Page 10 Image size settings..............420 RAW recording.
  • Page 11 MF subject detection area............. . 450 Vibration reduction.
  • Page 12 HLG quality................521 Active D-Lighting.
  • Page 13 Reset custom settings..............553 a1: AF-C priority selection.
  • Page 14 c3: Power off delay..............578 d1: CL mode shooting speed.
  • Page 15 View memory card info............. . 616 Split-screen display zoom.
  • Page 16 Command Dials..............670 Restoring Default Settings.
  • Page 17 Sub-selector displays first shot............699 Auto series playback.
  • Page 18 Auto temperature cutout............. . . 733 Clean image sensor.
  • Page 19 Connect to Nikon Imaging Cloud........
  • Page 20 Wireless remote connection (ML-L7)........... 778 Save wireless remote controller.
  • Page 21 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)........
  • Page 22 Nikon Z5II Digital Camera........
  • Page 23 I................. . 925 L.

  • Page 24: When Your First Photo Can't Wait

    When Your First Photo Can’t Wait Getting Ready Attach the strap ( 86). Insert the battery ( 87). For information on charging the battery, see “Charging the Battery” ( 89). Insert a memory card ( 92). Getting Ready...
  • Page 25 Attach a lens ( 96). Align the mounting mark on the lens with the matching mark on the camera body (q) and rotate the lens in the direction shown (w). Turn the camera on and then choose a language and set the clock ( ...

  • Page 26: Taking And Viewing Pictures

    Taking and Viewing Pictures To focus, press the shutter-release button halfway (i.e., lightly press the shutter-release button, stopping when it is pressed halfway;   101). Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button, press the button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

  • Page 27: Content By Nikon To Enjoy Photos

    Content by Nikon to Enjoy Photos About Content Provided by Nikon Nikon has prepared a cloud service, computer software, smart device apps, and other content for you to further enjoy photos. By using this content, you can share camera settings related to finishing of photos you want to take, adjust and process photos you have taken, transfer photos to computers and smart devices automatically, and more.

  • Page 28: Cloud Service

    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 29: Computer Software

    You can use NX Studio to convert Nikon’s unique NEF/NRW (RAW) pictures to another image format (NEF/RAW processing). You can use NX Studio to adjust the brightness and contrast of pictures taken with Nikon digital cameras. You can use NX Studio to adjust and manage Custom Picture Controls.

  • Page 30: Wireless Transmitter Utility

    Wireless Transmitter Utility The Wireless Transmitter Utility is required if the camera is to be connected to a network. Pair the camera with the computer and upload pictures over a wireless network. Computer Software...

  • Page 31: Smartphone (Tablet) Apps

    Smartphone (Tablet) Apps This introduces Nikon's smart device apps. For the latest information, visit the Nikon website. ® Smartphone (tablet) apps are available from the Apple App Store and Google Play SnapBridge SnapBridge is an app that connects a smart device and camera wirelessly to enable features such as downloading pictures to the smart device and remote shooting.

  • Page 32: Before You Begin

    Memory cards are sold separately. The Lenses Supplied with Lens Kits Documentation for the lenses supplied with lens kits is available from the Nikon Download Center. The Nikon Download Center Visit the Nikon Download Center to download firmware updates, NX Studio and other Nikon software, and documentation for Nikon products including cameras, NIKKOR lenses, and flash units.

  • Page 33: About This Document

    About This Document Symbols This document employs the following symbols. 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. This icon marks references to other sections in this document.

  • Page 34: 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. After reading these safety instructions, keep them readily accessible for future reference. DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury.
  • Page 35  WARNING Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as propane, gasoline or aerosols. Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire. Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens. Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment.
  • Page 36  CAUTION Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources. Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could cause fire.
  • Page 37  DANGER (Batteries) Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire: Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product. Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat. Do not disassemble.
  • Page 38  WARNING (Batteries) Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging EN‑EL15c rechargeable batteries if they do not charge in the specified period of time. Failure to observe these precautions could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
  • Page 39 ● WARNING for Customers in the U.S.A. This product contains a non-replaceable button cell or coin battery inside. Recycle or dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations. Never attempt to disassemble the product to remove the battery. WARNING INGESTION HAZARD: This product contains a button cell or coin battery.
  • Page 40 Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of used batteries according to local regulations and keep away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash or incinerate. Even used batteries may cause severe injury or death. Call a local poison control center for treatment information.

  • Page 41: 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 this documentation is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
  • Page 42 ● Nikon Brand Accessories This product is designed to be used with Nikon brand accessories. Nikon is not responsible for any damage caused by accidents such as malfunctions or ignition that are clearly attributable to the use of non-Nikon accessories. In these cases, repair of Nikon products is not covered under your Nikon warranty.
  • Page 43 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 44: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Camera Body 11 10 Speaker ISO sensitivity button (S; 160) Focal plane mark (E;   136) Eyelet for camera strap ( Stereo microphone ( 106) Main command dial Video-record button ( 106) Picture Control button (h; Power switch ( Mode dial ( ...
  • Page 45 Charge lamp ( Monitor mode button (M; Connector for external microphone 723) 866) AF-assist illuminator (  104, 566) USB connector (  331, 756) Red-eye reduction lamp (  395) Headphone/remote cord connector Self-timer lamp (  158) 545, 745) Cover for USB and HDMI connectors HDMI connector ( 300) Cover for microphone and headphone/...
  • Page 46 Monitor ( 131) Sub-selector (  130, 133, 148) Delete button (O;   113, 259) “i” button (i; 239) Release mode button (c; 152) OK button (J; Protect button (  248) Multi selector ( Self-timer button (E; 158, 211) Playback zoom in button (X;   135, Rubber eyecup ( 865)
  • Page 47 Lens release button ( Battery chamber cover latch Lens mount (  136) Memory card slot cover ( CPU contacts Fn2 button (k;   Image sensor (  881) Fn1 button (j;   Tripod socket Sub-command dial Battery chamber cover Do Not Touch the Image Sensor Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the image sensor, poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower.
  • Page 48 Tip: Product Serial Number The serial number for this product can be found by opening the monitor. Camera Body...

  • Page 49: The Monitor

    The Monitor At default settings, the following indicators appear in the monitor. For a full list of the indicators that may be displayed, see “The Monitor” in the section on “Camera Displays” ( 827) in the “Technical Notes” chapter. Photo Mode 2 3 4 6 7 8 Shooting mode ( ...
  • Page 50 Exposure indicator Aperture (  140, 141) Exposure (  142) Shutter speed (  139, 141) Exposure compensation (  150) Metering (  441) Touch shooting (  131) i icon (  239) Vibration reduction indicator (  451) Battery indicator (  Shutter type (  585) Number of exposures remaining ( ...
  • Page 51 Tip: Using the Monitor with the Camera in “Tall” Orientation In photo mode, the playback, i menu, and shooting displays rotate to match camera orientation. Tip: Choosing a Display Press the DISP button to cycle the shooting display. Choose from up to five displays, each with a customizable selection of icons and indicators.

  • Page 52: Video Mode

    Video Mode Recording indicator Available recording time “No video” indicator (  107) Image area (  209) Recording indicator (red border;   690) Video file type (  200) Length of footage recorded Sound level ( 540) Frame size and rate ( 202) Microphone sensitivity ( ...
  • Page 53 Tip: Using the Monitor with the Camera in “Tall” Orientation In video mode, the playback and playback i menu displays rotate to match camera orientation. Note that videos are always viewed in landscape (wide) orientation. The Monitor...

  • Page 54: Angling The Monitor

    Angling the Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated. 175° 90° 180° Normal use: The monitor is normally used in storage position with the screen facing outward. Low-angle shots: Tilt the monitor up to take shots with the camera held low. The Monitor...
  • Page 55 High-angle shots: Tilt the monitor down to take shots with the camera held high. Self-portraits: Rotating the monitor to face the same direction as the lens enables self-portrait mode (  56). Cautions: Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits of its hinges. Using excessive force could damage the camera or monitor.

  • Page 56: Self-Portrait Mode

    Self-Portrait Mode Rotating the monitor to the self-portrait position triggers self-portrait mode. The monitor shows a mirror image of the view through the lens, but pictures recorded by the camera are not mirrored. In photo mode, tap the self-timer icon (q) in the monitor to set the self-timer delay and select the number of shots to be taken when the timer expires.
  • Page 57 Notes on Self-Portrait Mode Note the following points when using the camera in self-portrait mode: Self-portrait mode disables all controls other than the power switch, the shutter-release and video- record buttons, the photo/video selector, and the mode dial. The standby timer will expire if no operations are performed for either one minute or the time selected for Custom Setting c3 [Power off delay] >...

  • Page 58: The Viewfinder

    The Viewfinder At default settings, the following indicators appear in the viewfinder. For a full list of the indicators that may be displayed, see “The Viewfinder” (  835) in the section on “Camera Displays” in the “Technical Notes” chapter. Photo Mode 7 8 9 View mode (photo live view;...
  • Page 59 Battery indicator (  Aperture (  140, 141) Number of exposures remaining (  Shutter speed (  139, 141) 906) Vibration reduction indicator (  451) ISO sensitivity (  160) Shooting mode (  137) ISO sensitivity indicator (  160) Shutter type (  585) Auto ISO sensitivity indicator ( 162) Metering ( ...
  • Page 60 Tip: Using the Viewfinder with the Camera in “Tall” Orientation In photo mode, the playback, i menu, and shooting displays rotate to match camera orientation. Tip: Choosing a Display Press the DISP button to cycle the shooting display. Choose from up to four displays, each with a customizable selection of icons and indicators.

  • Page 61: Video Mode

    Video Mode Recording indicator Image area (  209) “No video” indicator (  107) Video file type (  200) Length of footage recorded Recording indicator (red border;   690) Destination (  513) Sound level ( 540) Available recording time Microphone sensitivity (  540) Frame size and rate ( 202)
  • Page 62 Tip: Using the Viewfinder with the Camera in “Tall” Orientation In video mode, the playback and playback i menu displays rotate to match camera orientation. The Viewfinder...

  • Page 63: The Monitor Mode Button And The Eye Sensor

    The Monitor Mode Button and the Eye Sensor Placing your eye to the viewfinder activates the eye sensor, switching the display from the monitor to the viewfinder. Note that the eye sensor will also respond to other objects, such as your fingers.
  • Page 64 Press the M button to cycle through the displays as follows. [Automatic display switch]: The camera automatically switches between the viewfinder and monitor displays based on information from the eye sensor. [Viewfinder only]: The monitor remains blank. The viewfinder is used for shooting, menus, and playback.
  • Page 65 The Diopter Adjustment Control The viewfinder can be focused by lifting and rotating the diopter adjustment control. Be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye. After adjusting diopter, push the diopter adjustment control back into its original position. Tip: Extended Use When using the viewfinder for extended periods, you can select [Adjust for ease of viewing] for Custom Setting d10 [View mode (photo Lv)] to ensure that viewfinder brightness and hue are...

  • Page 66: Touch Controls

    Touch Controls The touch-sensitive monitor offers a variety of controls that can be operated by touching the display with your fingers. Focusing and Releasing the Shutter Touch the monitor to focus on the selected point (touch AF). In photo mode, the shutter will be released when you lift your finger from the display (touch shutter).

  • Page 67: Adjusting Settings

    Adjusting Settings Tap highlighted settings in the display. You can then choose the desired option by tapping icons or sliders. Tap Z or press J to select the chosen option and return to the previous display. Tip: Touch Fn When [ON] is selected for Custom Setting f4 [Touch Fn] > [Enable/disable touch Fn], you can use monitor touch controls to adjust settings while framing pictures in the viewfinder.

  • Page 68: Playback

    Playback Flick left or right to view other pictures during full-frame playback. In full-frame playback, touching the bottom of the display brings up a frame-advance bar. Slide your finger left or right over the bar to scroll rapidly to other pictures. To zoom in on a picture displayed during full-frame playback, use a stretch gesture or give the display two quick taps.

  • Page 69: Viewing Videos

    Viewing Videos Videos are indicated by a 1 icon; to start playback, tap the a icon. Tap Z to exit to full-frame playback. The i Menu Tap the i icon to display the i menu during shooting (  80). Tap items to view and change options. You can choose the items displayed in the i menu ( ...

  • Page 70: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus Slide up or down to scroll. Tap a menu icon to choose a menu. Tap menu items to display options. You can then choose the desired option by tapping icons or sliders. To exit without changing settings, tap Z. Cautions: The Touch Screen The touch screen responds to static electricity.
  • Page 71 Tip: Enabling or Disabling Touch Controls Touch controls can be enabled or disabled using [Touch controls] > [Enable/disable touch controls] in the setup menu. Touch Fn is available when [ON] is selected for Custom Setting f4 [Touch Fn] > [Enable/disable touch Fn], even if [Disable] is selected for [Touch controls] > [Enable/disable touch controls] in the setup menu.

  • Page 72: The H (Picture Control) Button

    The h (Picture Control) Button Pressing the h (Picture Control) button displays the Picture Control options (  164) in the shooting display. The following operations are available: Selecting Picture Controls ( 166) Limiting Picture Control selection ( 169) Modifying Picture Controls ( 171) The h (Picture Control) Button...

  • Page 73: The Fn1 And Fn2 Buttons

    The Fn1 and Fn2 Buttons Use the Fn1 or Fn2 button for quick access to selected settings. The default setting for the Fn1 button is white balance ( 182) and the Fn2 button is focus mode/AF-area mode ( 120). The assigned setting can be adjusted by holding the Fn1 or Fn2 button and rotating the command dials.

  • Page 74: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus The MENU Button Press the G button to view the menus. C PHOTO SHOOTING MENU (  404) 1 VIDEO RECORDING MENU (  508) A CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU (  549) D PLAYBACK MENU (  691) B SETUP MENU ( 711) F NETWORK MENU (  767)  * O MY MENU/m RECENT SETTINGS...

  • Page 75: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus You can navigate the menus using the multi selector and J button. Move cursor up Select the highlighted item Display sub-menu, select highlighted item, or move cursor right Move cursor down Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left Highlight the icon for the current menu.
  • Page 76 Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. The MENU Button...
  • Page 77 Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. Select the highlighted option. Press J to save changes and exit. To exit without making a selection, press the G button. To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter- release button halfway.
  • Page 78 Grayed-Out Items Some items and menu options may be unavailable depending on camera status. Unavailable items are displayed in gray. In some cases, pressing J when a grayed-out item is highlighted will display a message explaining why the item is unavailable. Tip: ON/OFF Only Items If the only options available for the current item are [ON] and [OFF], you can switch from [ON] to [OFF] or vice versa simply by pressing...
  • Page 79 Tip: Touch Controls You can also navigate the menus using touch controls (  66). Tip: Text Entry A keyboard is displayed when text entry is required, for example if you are called on to enter a file name or the like. Enter text as described below. Text display area Keyboard area Keyboard selection...

  • Page 80: The I Button (I Menu)

    The i Button (i Menu) For quick access to frequently-used settings, press the i button or tap the i icon to view the i menu. i Menu The i menu offers a list of the main function settings of the camera so you can change the setting details.
  • Page 81 Grayed-Out Items Some items and menu options may be unavailable depending on camera status. Unavailable items are displayed in gray. The i Button (i Menu)

  • Page 82: The Still Photography I Menu

    Tip: Using the i Menu with the Camera in “Tall” Orientation When the camera is rotated to take or view pictures in “tall” (portrait) orientation, the i menu displays rotate to match. In video mode, only the playback i menu rotates to match camera orientation.

  • Page 83: The Video I Menu

    The Video i Menu Pressing the i button in video mode displays the items listed below. Highlight the desired item using the multi selector and press J to view options. Set Picture Control ( 164) Focus mode (  120) White balance (  182) Electronic VR ( ...

  • Page 84: The Playback I Menu

    The Playback i Menu Pressing the i button during playback displays a context-sensitive i menu of playback options. Photos Videos Videos (playback paused) The i Button (i Menu)

  • Page 85: Customizing The I Menu

    Customizing the i Menu The items displayed in the i menu during shooting can be chosen using Custom Setting f1 or g1 [Customize i menu]. Highlight Custom Setting f1 or g1 [Customize i menu] and press J. See “The G Button” (  74) for information on using the menus.

  • Page 86: First Steps

    First Steps Attaching the Strap To attach a strap, follow the steps below.   Attaching the Strap...

  • Page 87: 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 88: Battery Level

    Battery Level The battery level is shown in the shooting display while the camera is on. Monitor Viewfinder The battery level display changes as the battery level diminishes, from L through K, J, I, and H. When the battery level falls to H, suspend shooting and charge the battery or ready a spare battery.

  • Page 89: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Charge the supplied EN‑EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery before use. The battery can be charged while inserted in the camera by connecting the camera to an optional EH-8P AC adapter using the supplied USB cable. Cautions: Using Batteries Read and follow the warnings and cautions in “For Your Safety”...
  • Page 90 After confirming that the camera is off, connect it to an optional EH-8P AC adapter using the supplied USB cable (q). Plug the AC adapter into a household power outlet. The battery will charge while the camera is off. Keep the plug straight during insertion and removal. The camera charge lamp (w) lights amber while charging is in progress.
  • Page 91 Tip: Powering the Camera If [ON] is selected for [USB power delivery] in the setup menu when the camera is connected to an optional EH-8P AC adapter, power will be supplied to the camera when the camera is on. Power will only be supplied to the camera when the battery is inserted. The battery will not charge while the camera is powered by an outside power source.

  • Page 92: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards The camera is equipped with two memory card slots (Slots 1 and 2), allowing simultaneous use of two memory cards. Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. Holding the memory card in the orientation shown, slide it straight into the slot until it clicks into place.

  • Page 93: Number Of Exposures Remaining

    Number of Exposures Remaining The shooting display shows the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings. Values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred. For example, values between 1500 and 1599 are shown as 1.5 k. If no memory cards are inserted, an [–E–] indicator will be displayed.
  • Page 94 Tip: The Write Protect Switch SD memory cards are equipped with a write-protect switch. Sliding the switch to the “lock” position write-protects the card, protecting the data it contains. A “– – –” indicator and a [Card] warning appear in the shooting display when a write-protected card is inserted.

  • Page 95: Removing Memory Cards

    Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in to eject it (q). The card can then be removed by hand (w). Inserting Memory Cards...

  • Page 96: Attaching A Lens

    The camera can be used with Z mount lenses. For more information on lenses, see the lens documentation available from the Nikon Download Center. The lens generally used in this document for illustrative purposes is a NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S.

  • Page 97: Detaching Lenses

    F Mount Lenses Be sure to attach an FTZ II or FTZ mount adapter (available separately) to the camera before using F mount lenses (  865). Attempting to attach F mount lenses directly to the camera could damage the lens or image sensor. Detaching Lenses After turning the camera off, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens in the direction shown (w).

  • Page 98: Opening The Monitor

    Opening the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently; do not use force. Opening the Monitor...

  • Page 99: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup Turn the camera on, choose a language, and set the clock. Before using the camera for the first time, follow the steps below to choose a language and time zone and set the clock so that the correct time and date will be recorded with any pictures you take.
  • Page 100 Turn daylight saving time on or off. Select [Daylight saving time] in the [Time zone and date] display. Select [ON] (daylight saving time on) or [OFF] (daylight saving time off). Selecting [ON] advances the clock one hour; to undo the effect, select [OFF].

  • Page 101: Basic Photography And Playback

    Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs (b Mode) b (auto) mode can be used for simple, “point-and-shoot” photography. Lenses with Retractable Barrels Lenses with retractable barrels must be extended before use. Rotate the zoom ring as shown until the lens clicks into place in the extended position.
  • Page 102 Ready the camera. Holding the handgrip in your right hand and cradling the camera body or lens with your left, bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest. Landscape (wide) orientation Portrait (tall) orientation Frame the photograph. Frame your subject in the shooting display. Human faces detected by the camera are identified by a white border indicating the focus point.
  • Page 103 To focus, press the shutter-release button halfway (i.e., lightly press the shutter-release button, stopping when it is pressed halfway). The focus point will be displayed in green when the subject is in focus. The AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation if the subject is poorly lit.
  • Page 104 The AF-Assist Illuminator Do not obstruct the AF-assist illuminator while it is lit. Cautions: Taking Photographs You may notice the following in the shooting display. These phenomena will also be visible in any photos taken with the camera: flicker or banding in scenes lit by such sources as fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps, distortion during motion (individual subjects such as trains or cars moving at high speed through the frame may be distorted, or the entire frame may appear distorted when the camera is panned horizontally),...
  • Page 105 Tip: The Touch Shutter You can also take a photograph by touching the monitor. Touch your subject to focus and lift your finger to release the shutter 131). Tip: Using Zoom in Photo Mode To zoom in on the display in photo mode (to a maximum of approximately 16×), press the X button. Use the X and W (Q) buttons to zoom in and out.

  • Page 106: Recording Videos (B Mode)

    Recording Videos (b Mode) b (auto) mode can be used for simple, “point-and-shoot” video recording. Select video mode by rotating the photo/video selector to Note that optional flash units cannot be used when the camera is in video mode. Rotate the mode dial to AUTO (b). Recording Videos (b Mode)
  • Page 107 Press the video-record button to start recording. A recording indicator will be displayed and the borders of the shooting display will turn red. The display also shows the time remaining, or in other words the approximate amount of new footage that can be recorded to the memory card. Recording indicator Video recording time (length of footage recorded)
  • Page 108 Cautions: Recording Videos Video recording will end automatically if: the maximum length is reached, the battery is exhausted, you choose a different shooting mode, you switch modes using the photo/video selector, the lens is removed, or the camera’s internal temperature rises. Sounds made by the camera may be audible in footage recorded: during autofocus, during vibration reduction,...
  • Page 109 Tip: Using Display Zoom in Video Mode The X button can also be used to zoom in on the display in video mode (  105). Press X during recording to zoom in 50%, 100% (1 : 1), 200%, or 400%. To zoom out, press W (Q). Note, however, that 50% zoom is not available at a frame size of 1920 ×...

  • Page 110: Playback

    Playback Press the K button to view photos and videos in the monitor or viewfinder after shooting. Press 4 or 2 or flick left or right to view additional pictures. Videos are indicated by a 1 icon at the top left corner of the display.

  • Page 111: Viewing Videos

    Viewing Videos The video playback display and controls are described below. The Video Playback Display During video playback, the display shows the length of the video, the current playback position, and the other indicators listed below. Your approximate position in the video can also be ascertained from the video progress bar.
  • Page 112 Operation Description Start slow-motion Press 3 while the video is paused to start slow-motion playback. playback Press 4 or 2 while the video is paused to rewind or advance one frame at Jog rewind/ a time. advance Keep 4 or 2 pressed for continuous rewind or advance. Skip 10 s Rotate the sub-command dial one stop to skip ahead or back 10 s.

  • Page 113: Deleting Unwanted Pictures

    Deleting Unwanted Pictures Press the O button to delete the current picture. Note that pictures cannot be recovered once deleted. Display a picture you want to delete and press the O button to display a confirmation dialog. Press the O button again to delete the picture and return to playback.

  • Page 114: Shooting Settings

    Shooting Settings Image Recording Options (Image Area, Quality, and Size) Adjusting Image Area Settings Image area settings can be displayed by selecting [Image area] in the photo shooting menu. Image Recording Options (Image Area, Quality, and Size)
  • Page 115 Choose image area Choose the image area. The following options are available: Option Description Record pictures in FX format with an angle of view equivalent to a 35 mm [FX (36×24)] format camera. Pictures are recorded in DX format. To calculate the approximate focal length [DX (24×16)] of the lens in 35 mm format, multiply by 1.5.

  • Page 116: Adjusting Image Quality

    Adjusting Image Quality Use the [Image quality] item in the photo shooting menu to choose the image quality option employed when photographs are recorded. Option Description Record two copies of each photo: an NEF (RAW) picture and either [RAW + JPEG/HEIF finem] a JPEG or HEIF copy.
  • Page 117 NEF (RAW) processing can be performed using [Retouch] > [RAW processing (current picture)] or [RAW processing (multiple pictures)] in the playback i menu or on a computer using Nikon’s NX Studio software. NX Studio is available free-of-charge from the Nikon Download Center.

  • Page 118: Choosing An Image Size

    Choosing an Image Size Use [Image size settings] in the photo shooting menu to choose a size for new photographs. Image size Choose a size for new JPEG and HEIF pictures. The size for photographs recorded in formats other than NEF (RAW) can be chosen from [Large], [Medium], and [Small].
  • Page 119 Size Image area Image size when printed at 300 dpi Large (6048 × 3400 pixels) Approx. 51.2 × 28.8 cm/20.2 × 11.3 in. [16:9 (36×20)] Medium (4528 × 2544 pixels) Approx. 38.3 × 21.5 cm/15.1 × 8.5 in. Small (3024 × 1696 pixels) Approx. 25.6 × 14.4 cm/10.1 × 5.7 in. Tip: Print Size Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi;...

  • Page 120: Focus

    Focus Focus Mode Control how the camera focuses. Choosing a Focus Mode The focus mode can be selected using the [Focus mode] items in the i menu, photo shooting menu, or video recording menu. Option Description The camera uses AF-S for stationary subjects, AF-C for AF-A [AF mode auto-switch] subjects that are in motion.
  • Page 121 Option Description The camera adjusts focus continuously in response to subject movement or changes in composition. AF‑F [Full-time AF] When you press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, the focus point will turn from red to green and focus will lock. This option is only available in video mode.

  • Page 122: Af-Area Mode

    AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera selects the focus point for autofocus. In modes other than [Auto-area AF], the focus point can be positioned using the sub-selector or multi selector ( 130). Choosing an AF-Area Mode The AF-area mode can be selected using the [AF-area mode/subj. detection] item in the i menu or the [AF-area mode] items in the photo shooting and video recording menus.
  • Page 123 Option Description [Dynamic-area AF (S)] The camera focuses on a point selected by the user. If the subject briefly leaves the selected point, the camera will focus [Dynamic-area AF (M)] based on information from surrounding focus points. This option is only available when photo mode is selected and [AF mode auto-switch] or [Continuous AF] is chosen for focus mode.
  • Page 124 Option Description [Wide-area AF (C1)] Choose the dimensions (measured in focus points) of the focus areas used for the selected AF-area. This can be used, for example, if the size and shape of the area employed for focus can be determined in advance with a fair degree of accuracy.
  • Page 125 Option Description The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus point. You cannot select the focus point manually. [Auto-area AF] Use on occasions when you don’t have time to select the focus point yourself, for portraits, or for snapshots and other spur-of- the-moment photos.

  • Page 126: Subject Detection

    Subject Detection The class of subjects given priority during autofocus and electronic rangefinding can be chosen using the [AF/MF subject detection options] items in the photo shooting and video recording menus, which offer a choice of [Auto], [People], [Animal], [Birds], [Vehicle], [Airplanes], and [Subject detection off].
  • Page 127 If an aircraft is detected when [Airplanes] is selected, the focus point will appear over the aircraft in question. The camera will detect the body, nose, or cockpit depending on the aircraft’s size. If [Auto] is selected, the camera will detect humans, animals, and vehicles and choose a subject for focus automatically.
  • Page 128 Caution: Subject Detection Using [People] Subject 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, the subject’s face or eyes are obscured by hair or other objects, or the subject moves excessively during shooting.
  • Page 129 Caution: Subject Detection Using [Vehicle] and [Airplanes] Subject detection may not perform as expected with subjects that are: too large or small relative to the frame, too bright or too dark, partially hidden, similar in color to surrounding objects, or moving excessively.

  • Page 130: Focus-Point Selection

    Focus-Point Selection The focus point can be selected manually, allowing photographs to be composed with the subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame. Use the multi selector to select the focus point while the standby timer is on. Pressing J selects the center focus point. Focus-point selection is not available when [Auto-area AF] is selected for AF-area mode.

  • Page 131: The Touch Shutter

    The Touch Shutter Touch the display to focus on the selected point. The shutter will be released when you lift your finger from the display. Tap the icon shown in the illustration to choose the operation performed by tapping the display. Option Description Touch the display to focus on the selected point and lift...
  • Page 132 Option Description Touch the display to focus on the selected point. Lifting your finger from the display does not release the shutter. If [Subject-tracking AF] or [Auto-area AF] is selected for [Touch AF] AF-area mode, the camera will focus on and track the subject at the chosen point.

  • Page 133: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Use focus lock in cases in which the camera has trouble focusing with autofocus. Use focus lock to lock focus on the current subject when AF‑C is selected for focus mode. When using focus lock, choose an AF-area mode other than [Auto-area AF]. Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway.
  • Page 134 Focusing in AF-S or When Selecting AF-S in AF-A Focus locks while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. You can also lock focus by pressing the center of the sub-selector. Taking Multiple Shots at the Same Focus Distance If you locked focus by pressing the center of the sub-selector, focus will remain locked between shots if you keep the center of the sub-selector pressed.

  • Page 135: Manual Focus

    Manual Focus Manual focus is available in manual focus mode. Use manual focus when, for example, autofocus does not produce the desired results. Position the focus point over your subject and rotate the focus or control ring until the subject is in focus. For greater precision, press the X button to zoom in on the view through the lens.
  • Page 136 Focus indicator Description Focus is behind the subject. (steady) The camera is unable to focus. (flashes) The focus distance indicator displays the distance between the camera’s focal plane mark and the focus position. The focus distance shown is intended as a guide only. It may vary from the actual distance, depending on the lens used.

  • Page 137: Exposure

    Exposure Choosing a Shooting Mode To choose a shooting mode, rotate the mode dial. The shooting mode is shown in the shooting display. Mode Description A simple “point-and-shoot” mode that leaves the camera in charge of settings. In addition to the AUTO Auto ( ...
  • Page 138 Mode Description Assign frequently-used settings to these positions. User setting mode ( 143) The settings can be recalled simply by rotating the mode dial. b (Auto) In addition to the shutter speed and aperture, the camera also automatically controls white balance and other items.
  • Page 139 S (Shutter-Priority Auto) In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. Choose fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion, slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects. Fast shutter speed (¹/₁₆₀₀ s) Slow shutter speed (1 s) Rotate the main command dial to set the shutter speed.
  • Page 140 A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure. This mode is suitable when you want to blur the background and bring out the details in the main subject or bring out details in the background and foreground. Large aperture (f/5.6) Small aperture (f/22) Aperture can be adjusted by rotating the sub-command dial.
  • Page 141 M (Manual) You control both shutter speed and aperture. Choose this mode also for long time-exposures of such subjects as fireworks or the night sky (“Bulb” or “Time” photography, 145). Shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted with reference to the exposure indicators by rotating the command dials.
  • Page 142 Exposure Indicators The exposure indicators in the monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings. The exposure indicators can be read as follows (the display varies with the option selected for Custom Setting b2 [EV steps for exposure cntrl]): [1/3 EV steps (comp.

  • Page 143: U1, U2, And U3 (User Setting Mode)

    U1, U2, and U3 (User Setting Mode) Frequently-used settings can be assigned to user setting positions U1 through U3 and later recalled simply by rotating the mode dial. Saving User Settings Adjust settings. The settings that can be saved include: photo shooting menu options, video recording menu options, Custom Settings, and...
  • Page 144 Items That Cannot Be Assigned to U1, U2, and U3 The following menu items are not saved. PHOTO SHOOTING MENU [Storage folder] [Manage Picture Control] [Multiple exposure] [Interval timer shooting] [Time-lapse video] [Focus shift shooting] [Pixel shift shooting] VIDEO RECORDING MENU [Storage folder] [Manage Picture Control] Resetting User Settings...

  • Page 145: Long Time-Exposures (Mode M Only)

    Long Time-Exposures (Mode M Only) The camera offers two options for long time-exposures: “Bulb” and “Time”. Long time-exposures can be used for pictures of fireworks, night scenery, the stars, or moving lights. A 35-second exposure shot at a shutter speed of “Bulb” and an aperture of f/25 Shutter speed Description Bulb...
  • Page 146 Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb (“Bulb”) or Time (“Time”). Bulb Time Note that the exposure indicators are not displayed at a shutter speed of Bulb or Time. Focus and start the exposure. “Bulb”: Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the exposure. Keep the shutter-release button pressed during the exposure.
  • Page 147 Long Time-Exposures Note that “noise” (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels or fog) may be present in long exposures. Bright spots and fog can be reduced by choosing [ON] for [Long exposure NR] in the photo shooting menu. We recommend using one of the following power sources to prevent loss of power during long exposures: A fully-charged battery An optional EH-8P AC adapter connected using the supplied USB cable (featuring Type-C...

  • Page 148: Autoexposure (Ae) Lock

    Autoexposure (AE) Lock Use autoexposure lock to lock exposure, preventing the camera adjusting exposure automatically. To set the autoexposure lock, press the center of the sub- selector. Keeping the center of the sub-selector pressed locks exposure, preventing it changing in response to changes in composition or subject brightness.
  • Page 149 Tip: Locking Exposure with the Shutter-Release Button If [On (half press)] is selected for Custom Setting c1 [Shutter-release button AE-L], exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Tip: Metered Area With [Spot metering], exposure will be locked at the value metered in a circle centered on the current focus point.

  • Page 150: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. It can be used to make pictures brighter or darker. −1 EV No exposure compensation +1 EV Adjusting Exposure Compensation Hold the E button and rotate a command dial. Choose from values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure).
  • Page 151 Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0.0. Exposure compensation does not reset when the camera is turned off (note that the camera still resets exposure compensation in b mode when it is turned off). Tip: Mode M In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator;...

  • Page 152: Release Mode

    Release Mode Choosing a Release Mode To choose the operation performed when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, hold the c (E) button and rotate the main command dial. Options for the selected setting, if any, can be chosen by holding the c (E) button and rotating the sub-command dial.
  • Page 153 Tip: Series Each series of shots taken during burst photography or high-speed frame capture + can be treated as a group. Use [Series playback] in the playback menu to choose how bursts are handled during playback. Release Mode...

  • Page 154: Burst Photography

    Burst Photography For burst photography, hold the c (E) button and rotate the main command dial to select [Continuous L], [Continuous H], or [Continuous H (extended)]. Frame Advance Rate The maximum frame advance rates for [Continuous H] and [Continuous H (extended)] vary by camera settings.
  • Page 155 The Memory Buffer While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the frame- count display will show the number of pictures that can be stored in the memory buffer as “rXXX.” “XXX” indicates the number of pictures that can be taken in a burst with the current camera settings.

  • Page 156: High-Speed Frame Capture + (C15/C30)

    High-Speed Frame Capture + (C15/C30) For high-speed burst photography at frame rates of 15 or 30 fps (high-speed frame capture +), hold the c (E) button and rotate the main command dial to choose [C15] or [C30]. The maximum length of bursts taken using high-speed frame capture + varies with the frame rate. The photos recorded may also include the final pictures from frames buffered while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway (“Pre-Release Capture”);...
  • Page 157 High-Speed Frame Capture +: Restrictions Only the [FX (36×24)] and [DX (24×16)] image area options are available. Image quality is fixed at [JPEG/HEIF normal] and pictures are recorded in JPEG format. Image size is fixed at [Large]. Shutter speed can only be set to values between ¹⁄₈₀₀₀ s and ¹/₆₀ s. Exposure compensation is restricted to values between −3 and +3 EV, although settings between −5 and +5 EV can be selected.

  • Page 158: Using The Self-Timer (E)

    Using the Self-Timer (E) In self-timer mode, pressing the shutter-release button all the way down starts a timer, and a photo is taken when the timer expires. Hold the c (E) button and rotate the main command dial to select E. Hold the c (E) button and rotate the sub-command dial to choose the self-timer delay.
  • Page 159 Tip: The Focus Position in Self-Timer In self-timer photography, the shutter releases at the selected focus position when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway in Step 3. The subject’s motion will not affect the focus position. In self-portrait mode, the camera will focus about a second before releasing the shutter when using the self-timer.

  • Page 160: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity About ISO Sensitivity The camera’s sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. In general, choosing higher values allows faster shutter speeds at the same aperture. Choose from settings of from ISO 100 to 64000. Extended settings of about 0.3, 0.7, and 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 and 0.3, 0.7, 1, and 1.7 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent) above ISO 64000 are also available.
  • Page 161 Tip: The Photo Shooting Menu [ISO sensitivity settings] Option ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the [ISO sensitivity settings] item in the photo shooting menu. Tip: Hi 0.3–Hi 1.7 A setting of [Hi 0.3] corresponds to an ISO sensitivity approximately 0.3 EV higher than ISO 64000 (ISO 80000 equivalent) and [Hi 1.7] to an ISO sensitivity approximately 1.7 EV higher (ISO 204800 equivalent).

  • Page 162: Auto Iso Sensitivity Control

    Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Auto ISO sensitivity control automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity if optimal exposure cannot be achieved at the value selected by the user. You can select an upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity control (200–Hi 1.7) to prevent ISO sensitivity being raised too high. Enabling Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Hold the S button and rotate the sub-command dial to select from ISO AUTO (auto ISO sensitivity control enabled) and ISO...
  • Page 163 Cautions: Auto ISO Sensitivity Control If the value currently selected for [ISO sensitivity] is higher than that chosen for [Maximum sensitivity], the value chosen for [ISO sensitivity] will serve as the upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity control. During flash photography, shutter speed is limited to the range defined by the values selected for Custom Settings e1 [Flash sync speed] and e2 [Flash shutter speed].

  • Page 164: Picture Controls

    Picture Controls Types of Picture Controls Nikon’s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings, including sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue, among compatible devices and software. The following Picture Controls are available. Picture Control: Picture Controls provided with the camera. Basic Picture Controls, including [Auto] and [Standard] modes ( 167).
  • Page 165 CARD NX Studio Cloud Picture Control: Picture Controls provided by the Nikon Imaging Cloud cloud service. They can be downloaded and imported to the camera as Picture Controls. These Picture Controls can be adjusted once added to the camera as Custom Picture Controls ( 181).

  • Page 166: Selecting Picture Controls

    Selecting Picture Controls Choose image processing (“Picture Control”) options for new photos according to the scene or your creative intent. Choosing a Picture Control Press the h button. The displayed items vary with the following camera settings. In photo mode: When [Tone mode] is set to [SDR] in the photo shooting menu: The same as for [Set Picture Control] in the photo shooting menu ( ...
  • Page 167 Tip: Set Picture Controls in the Menus Picture Controls can also be set in the following menus. [Set Picture Control] or [Set Picture Control (HLG)] in the photo shooting menu (  424, 426) [Set Picture Control] in the video recording menu (  519) [Set Picture Control] or [Set Picture Control (HLG)] in the i menu Tip: “Same as Photo Settings”...
  • Page 168 Picture Control with a two-digit Control) number appended. This can be changed as desired. [Cloud Picture Displayed if Picture Controls are downloaded from Nikon Control] n–o Imaging Cloud cloud service and imported to the camera (Cloud Picture 181).

  • Page 169: Limiting Picture Control Selection

    Limiting Picture Control Selection In video mode or when [SDR] is selected for [Tone mode] in the photo shooting menu in photo mode, you can limit the Picture Controls available with the h button or the [Set Picture Control] item in the i menu.
  • Page 170 Limiting Picture Control Selection When [Same as photo settings] is selected for [Set Picture Control] in the video recording menu, limits set to Picture Control selection in video mode will also be applied to the Picture Control selection in photo mode. Limiting Picture Control selection does not apply to the Picture Controls displayed in the [Set Picture Control] items in the photo shooting and video recording menus.

  • Page 171: Modifying Picture Controls

    Modifying Picture Controls Picture Controls can be adapted to suit the scene or the photographer’s creative intent. In the Shooting Display Press the h button or select [Set Picture Control] in the i menu and select a Picture Control to edit settings while previewing the effect in the shooting display.
  • Page 172 Adjust settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight settings and 4 or 2 to choose a value. Each press increments the highlighted value by 1. The options available vary with the Picture Control selected. To quickly adjust levels for balanced [Sharpening], [Mid- range sharpening], and [Clarity], highlight [Quick sharp] and press 4 or 2.

  • Page 173: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Select a Picture Control. Select [Set Picture Control] in the photo shooting or video recording menu or [Set Picture Control (HLG)] in the photo shooting menu, and then highlight the desired Picture Control and press 2. Adjust settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight settings and 4 or 2 to choose a value.
  • Page 174 Picture Control Settings Option Description Displayed only when a Creative Picture Control is selected. [Effect level] Mute or heighten the effect of the selected Picture Control. Apply sharpening to areas of contrast within the picture. Adjusting [Quick sharp] simultaneously adjusts [Sharpening], [Mid-range sharpening], and [Clarity] for well-balanced results.
  • Page 175 Option Description Control the vividness of colors. Not available with [Monochrome], [Flat Monochrome], [Saturation] [Deep Tone Monochrome], or certain Creative Picture Controls. Adjust hue. Not available with [Auto], [Monochrome], [Flat [Hue] Monochrome], [Deep Tone Monochrome], or certain Creative Picture Controls. Displayed only with [Monochrome], [Flat Monochrome], [Deep Tone Monochrome], and certain Creative Picture [Filter effects]...
  • Page 176 The o Indicator The o indicator under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the value saved in the camera. [A] (Auto) Selecting the [A] (auto) option available for some settings lets the camera adjust the setting automatically.

  • Page 177: Custom Picture Controls

    Custom Picture Controls Save modified Picture Controls as Custom Picture Controls. Option Description Create a new Custom Picture Control based on an existing preset or Custom Picture [Save/edit] Control, or edit existing Custom Picture Controls. [Rename] Rename Custom Picture Controls. [Delete] Delete Custom Picture Controls.
  • Page 178 Adjust settings. The options and procedure are the same as for [Set Picture Control]. Press J to display [Save as] options when settings are complete. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O button. Select a destination. Choose a destination for the Custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9).
  • Page 179 Press the X button. Text entry will end. The new Picture Control will be added to the Picture Control list. The Original Picture Control Icon The original preset Picture Control on which the Custom Picture Control is based is indicated by an icon in the edit display. Custom Picture Control Options The options available with Custom Picture Controls are the same as those on which the Custom Picture Control was based.
  • Page 180 [Copy to card]: Copy (export) a Custom Picture Control from the camera to a memory card. Highlight a destination (1 through 99) for the selected Custom Picture Control and press J to export it to a “CUSTOMPC” sub-folder, which will automatically be created under the “NIKON” folder on the memory card.

  • Page 181: Cloud Picture Controls

    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 182: White Balance

    White Balance About White Balance White balance ensures that colors appear natural regardless of the color of the light source. The default setting (4) is suitable for use with most light sources, but if it fails to produce the desired results, other settings can be selected according to the weather or light source.
  • Page 183 Color Option Description  * temperature The camera adjusts white balance for optimal results with most light sources. If an optional flash unit is used, white 4 [Auto] balance will be adjusted in accord with the conditions in effect when the flash fires. Eliminate the warm color Approx.
  • Page 184 Color Option Description  * temperature I [Fluorescent] Approx. 4200 K m [Cool-white fluorescent] Use under fluorescent lighting; choose a bulb type according to   Approx. 5000 K n [Day white fluorescent] the light source. Approx. 6500 K o [Daylight fluorescent] Approx. 5400 K Use for flash photography. 5 [Flash] Direct color-temperature selection.
  • Page 185 D [Natural light auto] D [Natural light auto] may not produce the desired results under artificial light. Choose 4 [Auto] or an option that matches the light source. Studio Flash Lighting 4 [Auto] may not produce the desired results with large studio flash units. Use preset manual white balance or set white balance to 5 [Flash] and use fine-tuning to adjust white balance.
  • Page 186 Tip: Auto The photo info [Basic shooting data] page for pictures shot with 4 [Auto], D [Natural light auto], or L [Preset manual] selected for white balance lists the color temperature in effect at the time the picture was taken (  231). You can use this as reference when choosing a value for K [Choose color temperature].

  • Page 187: Fine-Tuning White Balance

    Fine-Tuning White Balance Each white balance option can be fine-tuned by up to six steps in either direction from the center along both the A (amber)–B (blue) and G (green)–M (magenta) axes. Using Buttons Choose a white balance option by holding the Fn1 button and rotating a command dial. Keeping the Fn1 button pressed, fine-tune white balance using the multi selector.

  • Page 188: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Select [White balance] in the photo shooting or video recording menu, highlight the desired option, and press 2 as often as necessary to display fine-tuning options. For information on fine-tuning [Preset manual] white balance, see “Fine-Tuning Preset Manual White Balance” (  199).
  • Page 189 Tip: The i Menu Pressing J when [White balance] is highlighted in the i menu displays a list of white balance options. If an option other than K [Choose color temperature] is highlighted, fine-tuning options can be displayed by pressing 3. Any changes to fine-tuning options can be previewed in the display.
  • Page 190 Tip: White Balance Fine-Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. Selecting more of a color on a given axis does not necessarily result in that color appearing in pictures. For example, moving the cursor to “B” (blue) when a “warm”...

  • Page 191: Choosing A Color Temperature

    Choosing a Color Temperature Choose a color temperature by entering values for the A (amber)–B (blue) and G (green)–M (magenta) axes. Using Buttons Hold the Fn1 button and rotate the main command dial to select K [Choose color temperature]. Keeping the Fn1 button pressed, rotate the sub-command dial to choose a color temperature.
  • Page 192 Keeping the Fn1 button pressed, fine-tune white balance using the multi selector. Use the multi selector to position the cursor on the grid. The selected value is displayed to the right of the grid. The A (amber)–B (blue) axis corresponds to color temperature and is ruled in increments of 0.5.
  • Page 193 Fine-tune white balance. After choosing a color temperature, press the W (Q) button to display fine-tuning options. Use the multi selector to position the cursor on the grid. The cursor can be moved up to six steps from the center along either axis.
  • Page 194 Tip: The i Menu Pressing J when [White balance] is highlighted in the i menu displays a list of white balance options. When K [Choose color temperature] is highlighted, color temperature options can be viewed by pressing 3. Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits and press 1 or 3 to change. To fine-tune the currently-selected value, press the W (Q) button.

  • Page 195: Preset Manual

    Preset Manual White balance settings such as 4 [Auto], J [Incandescent], and K [Choose color temperature] may fail to produce the desired results under mixed lighting or lighting with a strong color cast. Should this occur, white balance can be set to a value measured under the light source used in the final photograph.
  • Page 196 Select a preset. Hold the Fn1 button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed. Select direct measurement mode. Release the Fn1 button briefly and then press it again to enter direct measurement mode. L will flash in the shooting display.
  • Page 197 Press the i button to exit direct measurement mode. The Preset Manual White Balance Menu The preset manual white balance menu can be accessed by selecting [White balance] > L [Preset manual] in the photo shooting menu. The preset manual white balance menu offers options for copying values for preset manual white balance from an existing photograph or adding comments to or protecting white balance presets.
  • Page 198 Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an existing photograph to a selected preset. Select [White balance] in the photo shooting or video recording menu, then highlight [Preset manual] and press Select a destination.
  • Page 199 Copy white balance. Press J to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset. If the highlighted photograph has a comment, the comment will be copied to the comment for the selected preset. Tip: Fine-Tuning Preset Manual White Balance The selected preset can be fine-tuned by selecting [Fine-tune] in the preset manual white balance menu.

  • Page 200: Video Recording

    Video Recording Video File Types Use [Video file type] in the video recording menu to choose the video file type. You have a choice of NEV, MOV, and MP4 formats. YCbCr/ Option Description Bayer This option assumes the footage will later undergo RAW processing and editing using a professional high- performance computer system of the type typically employed for editing video ( ...

  • Page 201: Tone Mode

    SDR. 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 [N-Log] range. 3D LUTs for use with N-Log curves can be applied post-production for pictures that display beautifully on monitors that support Rec.

  • Page 202: Video Frame Size And Rate Options

    Video Frame Size and Rate Options Video frame size (in pixels) and frame rate can be selected using [Frame size/frame rate] in the video recording menu. Frame Size and Rate Options The options available for [Frame size/frame rate] vary with the settings chosen for [Video file type] in the video recording menu.
  • Page 203 Video file type Option  N-RAW 12-bit H.265 10-bit/8-bit H.264 8-bit [1920×1080; 50p] — [1920×1080; 30p] — [1920×1080; 25p] — [1920×1080; 24p] — [1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion)] — — [1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-motion)] — — [1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-motion)] — — The frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are respectively 119.88 fps, 100 fps, 59.94 fps, 50 fps, 29.97 fps, 25 fps, and 23.976 fps.
  • Page 204 Slow-Motion Videos To record slow-motion videos, select [1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion)], [1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-motion)], or [1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-motion)] for [Frame size/frame rate] in the video recording menu. In the case of [1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion)], images read out at a frame rate of 120p are recorded as a 30p video.
  • Page 205 Cautions: Recording Slow-Motion Videos Features that cannot be used during slow-motion video recording include: video flicker reduction, electronic VR, time code output, and Hi-Res Zoom. When recording via HDMI output to an external recorder, video will be recorded at original speed, not in slow motion.

  • Page 206: Bit Rate

    Bit Rate Bit rates vary with the settings chosen for [Video file type] in the video recording menu. N-RAW 12-Bit The average bit rates for NEV videos and for the MP4 videos recorded for playback purposes are as follows. Option [[FX] 4032×2268;...
  • Page 207 Video file type Option H.265 10-bit H.265 8-bit H.264 8-bit [1920×1080; 120p] — Approx. 190 Mbps Approx. 150 Mbps [1920×1080; 100p] — [1920×1080; 60p] Approx. 100 Mbps Approx. 80 Mbps Approx. 50 Mbps [1920×1080; 50p] [1920×1080; 30p] [1920×1080; 25p] Approx. 50 Mbps Approx. 40 Mbps Approx. 30 Mbps [1920×1080;...

  • Page 208: Video Recording: Shooting Mode

    Video Recording: Shooting Mode The exposure settings that can be adjusted during filming vary with the shooting mode: Shooting mode Aperture Shutter speed ISO sensitivity AUTO (b) — — — P (programmed auto) — — —  3 S (shutter-priority auto) —...

  • Page 209: Video Image Area Options

    Video Image Area Options The image area for videos can be selected using [Image area] > [Choose image area] in the video recording menu. The crop used for filming video varies with the option selected. Regardless of the option selected, the aspect ratio is 16 : 9. Select [FX] to shoot videos in what is referred to as “FX-based video format”, [DX] to shoot in “DX-based video format”.
  • Page 210 When [3840×2160; 60p] or [3840×2160; 50p] is selected for [Frame size/frame rate], image area is fixed at [DX]. The option currently selected is shown by an icon in the display. If [ON] is chosen for [Image area] > [DX crop alert] in the video recording menu, an image-area icon will flash in the shooting display when the DX crop is selected.

  • Page 211: Video Self-Timer

    Video Self-Timer Hold the c (E) button and rotate the main command dial to set the video self-timer. Pressing the video-record button starts a timer and video recording automatically starts when the set time expires. Set the self-timer to an option other than [Off] and press the video-record button to start the timer; a count-down timer will appear on the shooting screen and the self-timer lamp will begin to flash.

  • Page 212: Product Review Mode

    Product Review Mode Setting [Product review mode] in the video recording menu to [On] or [On (customize focus area)], the camera will quickly switch the subject in focus when the subject appears closer to the camera. For example, when shooting a video with a person in focus, if a product is brought in front of the camera, the focus will quickly switch from the person's face to the product.

  • Page 213: Hi-Res Zoom

    Hi-Res Zoom Selecting [ON] for [Hi-Res Zoom] 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 214 Tip: Custom Controls for Hi-Res Zoom The zoom position for Hi-Res Zoom can also be adjusted using controls to which [Hi-Res Zoom +] and [Hi-Res Zoom −] have been assigned via Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls]. Zoom control for Hi-Res Zoom can be assigned to the camera [Fn1 button] and [Fn2 button], to the lens Fn ring via [Lens Fn ring (clockwise)] and [Lens Fn ring (counterclockwise)], and via [Lens control ring] to the lens control ring.

  • Page 215: Live Streaming (Usb Streaming (Uvc/Uac))

    Live Streaming (USB Streaming (UVC/ UAC)) You can use live streaming software and web conferencing applications on the computer or smart device connected to the camera via the supplied USB cable to live stream the video and audio recorded with the camera. Live Streaming The steps for live streaming are as follows.
  • Page 216 Computer/smart device: Start streaming via a live streaming application. The camera will start streaming and a w icon will be displayed in the shooting display. Streaming video is generated as follows. Frame size/frame rate: 1080/60p, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/30p (settings available in the application/software vary depending on the model and specifications of the computer or smart device) Video format: MJPEG...

  • Page 217: Points To Note When Filming Videos

    Points to Note When Filming Videos Note the following points when recording videos: Each video can be up to 125 minutes in length. When recording to a memory card with a capacity of 32 GB or less: Each video can be saved across a maximum of 8 files. Each of these files will be a maximum of 4 GB in size.
  • Page 218 Tip: Adjusting White Balance During Video Recording White balance can be adjusted during video recording by holding the Fn1 button and rotating a command dial. Tip: Using a Fixed Shutter Speed In modes S and M, shutter speed can be set to values between ¹⁄₂₅ s and ¹/₈₀₀₀ s (the slowest available shutter speed varies with the frame rate).

  • Page 219: Raw Video

    Viewing and Editing RAW Videos RAW videos can only be viewed and edited using computer software that supports the RAW video format. Nikon’s NX Studio software supports only the display of the MP4 proxy videos recorded alongside RAW videos. RAW Video...

  • Page 220: Recording Hlg Video

    Recording HLG Video Video recorded in Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) format can be used for HDR broadcasting and the like. To record HLG video, select [H.265 10-bit (MOV)] for [Video file type] in the video recording menu and choose the [HLG] tone mode. o will appear in the shooting display.
  • Page 221 Viewing and Editing HLG Videos HLG videos can only be viewed and edited using computer software that supports the HLG video format. Nikon’s NX Studio software shows HLG videos in the thumbnail list but cannot be used to view or edit them.

  • Page 222: Recording N-Log Video

    Recording N-Log Video Log recording uses light levels digitized via a log function. To enable log recording using Nikon’s unique “N-Log” log function, select [N-RAW 12-bit (NEV)] or [H.265 10-bit (MOV)] for [Video file type] in the video recording menu and choose [N-Log] as the tone mode. Choose N‑Log to preserve details in highlights and shadows and avoid over-saturated colors when recording videos.

  • Page 223: View Assist

    View Assist You may find that the preview in the shooting display during N-Log recording lacks contrast. Selecting [ON] for Custom Setting g11 [View assist] simplifies colors for enhanced contrast. p will appear in the shooting display. Colors in the actual recorded footage are unaffected. Contrast is also enhanced when N-Log footage is viewed on the camera.

  • Page 224: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Viewing Pictures Full-Frame Playback Press the K button to view the most recent picture full frame in the display. Press 4 to return to the previous frame, 2 to skip to the next frame. Press 1, 3, or the DISP button to view more information on the current picture ( 226).
  • Page 225 The number of pictures displayed increases from 4 to 9 to 72 each time the W (Q) button is pressed, and decreases with each press of the X button. Highlight pictures using 1, 3, 4, or 2. Touch Controls Touch controls can be used when pictures are displayed in the monitor (  68).

  • Page 226: Photo Information

    Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on pictures displayed in full-frame playback. Press 1, 3, or the DISP button to cycle through photo information as shown below.  * Basic information Shooting data  *  * Exposure data Overview data  *  * Highlight display None (picture only)  *...

  • Page 227: Basic Information

    Basic Information 13 12 11 10 Voice memo indicator (  254) Image size (  118) Protect status (  248) Image area (  114) Retouch indicator (  263) HLG icon (  418) Upload marking (  250) Time of recording (  717) IPTC preset indicator ( ...

  • Page 228: Exposure Data

    Exposure Data Current card slot Aperture (  140, 141) Folder number–frame number (  407) Exposure compensation value (  150)  * Shooting mode (  137) ISO sensitivity (  160) Shutter speed (  139, 141) Displayed in red if the picture was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control enabled. Highlight Display Highlights (areas that may be overexposed) flash in the display.

  • Page 229: Rgb Histogram

    RGB Histogram White balance (  182) Histogram (RGB channel) Color temperature (  191) Histogram (red channel) Preset manual (  195) Histogram (green channel) White balance fine-tuning (  187) Histogram (blue channel) Photo Information...
  • Page 230 Playback Zoom To zoom in on the picture in the histogram display, press X. The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the picture visible in the display. Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor.

  • Page 231: Shooting Data

    Shooting Data View the settings in effect at the time the picture was taken. The shooting data list has multiple pages, which can be viewed by pressing 1 or 3. The information displayed can be selected using [Playback display options] > [Detailed shooting data] in the playback menu. Basic Shooting Data Metering ( ...
  • Page 232 Flash Data Displayed only if photo was taken with optional flash unit (  390, 400). Flash type Flash control mode (  394) Remote flash control Flash compensation value (  397) Flash mode (  395) Picture Control/HLG data  1 Picture Control (  164) Skin softening ( ...
  • Page 233 Other Shooting Data High ISO NR (  431) Vignette control (  432) Long-exposure noise reduction (  430) History of retouches made using Active D-Lighting (  428) [Retouch] option in playback i menu HDR strength (  471) (  263). Changes are listed in the order applied.

  • Page 234: Location Data

    Location Data Location data including the latitude and longitude must be downloaded from a smart device and is displayed only if embedded in the picture when it is taken. The items listed vary with the smart device from which the data were acquired. The location data recorded with videos are those reported at the start of recording.
  • Page 235 IPTC Data Caption Category Event ID Supp. Cat. (supplemental categories) Headline Byline Object name Byline title City Writer/Editor State Credit Country Source Photo Information...

  • Page 236: Overview

    Overview Frame number/total number of frames Time of recording (  717) Camera name Date of recording (  717) Histogram (  230) Current card slot Image quality (  116) Folder name (  407) Image size (  118) File name (  411) Image area ( ...
  • Page 237 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 17 16 Voice memo indicator (  254) Aperture (  140, 141)  1 Protect status (  248) ISO sensitivity (  160) Retouch indicator (  263) Focal length Upload marking (  250) Active D-Lighting ( ...

  • Page 238: File Info

    File Info Voice memo indicator (  254) IPTC preset indicator (  740)  1 Protect status (  248) Focus point (  130) Retouch indicator (  263) Frame number/total number of frames Upload marking (  250) First picture in burst/total number of  2 pictures in burst ( ...

  • Page 239: The I Button (Playback Mode)

    [Manage series] burst. Note that the pictures can be marked for upload to Nikon Imaging Cloud, a computer, or an FTP server only. [Rating] Rate the current picture (  249).
  • Page 240 (  252). [Select all for computer upload] These options are displayed only if the camera is connected to Nikon Imaging Cloud, a computer, or an FTP server. [Select all for upload to The Cloud]: videos cannot be selected for upload. [Select all for upload (FTP)] [Select all for computer upload] and [Select all for upload (FTP)]: videos over 4 GB in size cannot...
  • Page 241 Option Description If the current picture is one of a pair created with [Backup], [RAW Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2], [JPEG Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2], [RAW Slot 1 - HEIF Slot 2], or [HEIF [Jump to copy on other card] Slot 1 - HEIF Slot 2] selected for [Role played by card in Slot 2] in the photo shooting menu, choosing this option displays the copy on the card in the other...
  • Page 242 Tip: [Side-by-side comparison] Choose [Side-by-side comparison] to compare retouched copies with the unretouched originals. Options used to create copy Retouched copy Source picture The source picture is displayed on the left, the retouched copy on the right. The options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display. Press 4 or 2 to switch between the source picture and the retouched copy.

  • Page 243: Videos

    (  252). [Select all for computer upload] These options are displayed only if the camera is connected to Nikon Imaging Cloud, a computer, or an FTP server. [Select all for upload to The Cloud]: videos cannot be selected for upload. [Select all for upload (FTP)] [Select all for computer upload] and [Select all for upload (FTP)]: videos over 4 GB in size cannot...
  • Page 244 Option Description Add protection to or remove protection from the [Protect] current picture (  248). Remove protection from all pictures in the folder [Unprotect all] currently selected for [Playback folder] in the playback menu. View a slide show; the current picture and all following [Slide show] pictures are displayed one at a time in the order recorded ( ...

  • Page 245: Videos (Playback Paused)

    Videos (Playback Paused) Option Description [Trim video] Trim unwanted footage (  294). [Save current frame] Save a selected frame as a JPEG still (  297). Save the frames in a selected length of footage as a series of [Save consecutive frames] individual JPEG images ( ...

  • Page 246: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom To zoom in on a photo displayed in full-frame playback, press X or J or give the display two quick taps. Large, medium, and small [FX (36×24)]-format photos can respectively be zoomed in to maximums of approximately 32×, 24×, and 16×. Faces detected during zoom are indicated by white borders;...
  • Page 247 Operation Description Faces detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in the navigation window. Rotate the sub-command dial or tap the on- Select faces screen guide to view other faces. Rotate the main command dial to view the same location in other photos without changing the zoom ratio (selecting a video cancels View other pictures zoom).

  • Page 248: Protecting Pictures From Deletion

    Protecting Pictures from Deletion Pictures can be protected to prevent their being deleted accidentally. Protected pictures will however be deleted when the memory card is formatted (  713). Select a picture. Display the picture in full-frame playback or playback zoom. Alternatively, you can highlight the picture in the thumbnail list using the multi selector.

  • Page 249: Rating Pictures

    Rating Pictures Rate pictures. Select the desired picture with the multi selector and press the i button. Highlight [Rating] and press 2. Choose a rating. Rotate the main command dial to highlight the desired rating and press J to select. Choose from ratings of from zero to five stars, or select d to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion.

  • Page 250: Selecting Pictures For Upload

    Follow the steps below to select the current picture for upload to a smart device, computer, or FTP server. The i menu items used to select pictures for upload vary with the type of device connected. When connected to Nikon Imaging Cloud by [Nikon Imaging Cloud] ( 770) in the network menu: [Select for upload to The Cloud]...
  • Page 251 An icon will appear on the pictures selected for upload. The icon varies depending on the selected i menu item. When [Select for upload to The Cloud] is selected: p When [Select for upload to smart device], [Select for upload to computer], or [Select for upload (FTP)] is selected: W When [Select for priority upload to computer] or [Select for priority upload (FTP)] is selected: s...

  • Page 252: Filtered Playback

    Filtered Playback Select [Filtered playback] in the i menu to view only pictures that meet the criteria chosen for [Filtered playback criteria] in the playback menu or playback i menu. [Filtered playback criteria] Highlight options and press J to select (M) or deselect (U). During filtered playback, only pictures that meet all criteria marked with a check (M) will be displayed.
  • Page 253 During filtered playback, a white border appears around the display. To end filtered playback, select [Filtered playback] again. Filtered Playback...

  • Page 254: Recording/Playing Voice Memos

    Recording/Playing Voice Memos Recording Voice Memos Voice memos up to 60 seconds long can be added to photographs. Select the photograph. Only one voice memo can be recorded per picture; additional voice memos cannot be recorded for pictures already marked with a h icon.
  • Page 255 Recording Not Available Voice memos cannot be added to videos or Image Dust Off reference data. Recording Restrictions Voice memos cannot be recorded if: the photo/video selector is rotated to 1 or a multiple exposure is in progress. Caution: Recording Voice Memos Touch controls are disabled and other pictures cannot be displayed while recording is in progress.

  • Page 256: Playing Voice Memos

    Playing Voice Memos To play voice memos when viewing photographs marked with h icons, press the i button, highlight [Play voice memo], and press Interrupting Playback Pressing the shutter-release button or operating other camera controls may end playback. Playback ends automatically when another picture is selected or the camera is turned off. Tip: Using Controls to Play Back Voice Memos With the following operations, voice memos playback can be started or ended without using the i menu.

  • Page 257: Viewing Slide Shows

    Viewing Slide Shows To view a slide show in which pictures are played back one at a time in the order recorded, select [Slide show] in the i menu. You can also choose how long any photos in the show are displayed. Select the starting picture using the multi selector and press the i button.

  • Page 258: During The Show

    During the Show The following operations can be performed while the show is in progress: Operation Description Skip back/skip ahead Press 4 to return to the previous frame, 2 to skip to the next frame. Press 1, 3, or DISP to choose the photo info displayed. To hide View additional photo info photo info, select [None (picture only)].

  • Page 259: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures Follow the steps below to delete pictures from memory cards. Note that pictures cannot be recovered once deleted. Pictures that are protected, however, cannot be deleted. Using the Delete Button Press the O button to delete the current picture. Select the desired picture with the multi selector and press the O button.

  • Page 260: Deleting Multiple Pictures

    Deleting Multiple Pictures Use [Delete] in the playback menu to delete multiple pictures at once. Note that depending on the number of pictures, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description [Selected pictures] Delete selected pictures. [Candidates for deletion] Delete pictures rated d (candidate for deletion).
  • Page 261 Delete the pictures. Press J; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight [Yes] and press J to delete the selected pictures. Candidates for Deletion Select pictures. The camera will list all pictures rated d (candidate for deletion). Pictures you do not currently wish to delete can be deselected by highlighting them using the multi selector and pressing W (Q).

  • Page 262: Deleting All Pictures

    Delete the pictures. Press J; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight [Yes] and press J to delete all the pictures taken on the selected dates. Deleting All Pictures Choose a memory card. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the slot containing the memory card from which the pictures will be deleted and press J.

  • Page 263: Retouching Photographs

    Retouching Photographs Retouching Photographs Retouched copies can be created from existing pictures. Retouched copies are saved to new files, separate from the original pictures. Option Description Save a copy of the current NEF (RAW) picture in another [RAW processing (current picture)] format such as JPEG ( ...
  • Page 264 Option Description Overlay two pictures to create a new picture in JPEG [Overlay (add)] format (  286). Compare the pixels at each point in multiple pictures and [Lighten] select the brightest to create a new picture in JPEG format (  288).
  • Page 265 Cautions: Retouch The camera may not be able to display or retouch images that were taken or retouched using other cameras or that have been retouched on a computer. If no actions are performed for a brief period, the display will turn off and any unsaved changes will be lost.

  • Page 266: Raw Processing

    RAW Processing RAW processing is used to save NEF (RAW) pictures in other formats, such as JPEG. Depending on the tone mode selected when the picture was taken, copies can be saved in either JPEG or HEIF format. Caution: RAW Processing RAW processing is not available on this camera with following images: NEF (RAW) images shot with a different camera model, NEF (RAW) images shot using NX Tether and saved on a computer, or...
  • Page 267 Choose a destination. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a card slot and press J. You will not be prompted to select the slot if only one memory card is inserted. Copy the photograph. Highlight [EXE] and press J to create a JPEG copy of the selected photograph.
  • Page 268 Choose how pictures will be selected and where the copies will be saved. Option Description Create JPEG copies of selected NEF (RAW) pictures. Multiple NEF [Select picture(s)] (RAW) pictures can be selected. Create JPEG copies of all NEF (RAW) pictures taken on selected [Select date] dates.
  • Page 269 Select photographs. If you chose [Select picture(s)]: Highlight pictures using the multi selector. To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button. To select the highlighted picture, press the W (Q) button. Selected pictures are marked with a check ( ).
  • Page 270 Configuration Items during SDR Image RAW Processing Image settings can be changed before performing RAW processing from the settings that were in effect when the photographs were taken. The items that can be configured are as follows. Image quality (  116) Image size ( ...

  • Page 271: Processing Photos Shot Using The [Hlg] Tone Mode

    Processing Photos Shot Using the [HLG] Tone Mode Applying RAW processing to photos shot with [HLG] selected for tone mode creates HEIF copies. NEF (RAW) pictures taken with [HLG] selected for tone mode can also be saved in JPEG format ( ...
  • Page 272 Copy the photograph. Highlight [EXE (save in HEIF format)] and press J to create an HEIF copy of the current photograph. Adjust settings such as white balance and Picture Control before processing. If necessary, change from the settings that were in effect when the photograph was taken. For items that can be configured, see “Configuration Items during HLG Image RAW Processing”...
  • Page 273 Choose how pictures will be selected and where the copies will be saved. Option Description Create HEIF copies of selected NEF (RAW) pictures. Multiple NEF [Select picture(s)] (RAW) pictures can be selected. Create HEIF copies of all NEF (RAW) pictures taken on selected [Select date] dates.
  • Page 274 Select photographs. If you chose [Select picture(s)]: Highlight pictures using the multi selector. To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button. To select the highlighted picture, press the W (Q) button. Selected pictures are marked with a check ( ).
  • Page 275 Configuration Items during HLG Image RAW Processing Image settings can be changed before performing RAW processing from the settings that were in effect when the photographs were taken. The items that can be configured are as follows. Image quality (  116) Image size ( ...
  • Page 276 Tip: Creating JPEG Copies from RAW Photos Shot Using the HLG Tone Mode Selecting [To RAW processing (JPEG)] in the [RAW processing (HEIF)] dialog displays the [RAW processing (JPEG)] dialog, where you can adjust settings for saving the copies in JPEG format. To save the JPEG copies, highlight [EXE (save in JPEG format)] and press J.

  • Page 277: Trim

    Trim Create a cropped copy of the current photograph. The photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described below. Operation Description Size the crop Press X or W (Q) to choose the crop size. Change the crop aspect ratio Rotate the main command dial to choose the crop aspect ratio.

  • Page 278: Resize

    Resize Create small copies of selected photographs. Use [Resize (current picture)] to resize the current picture, or [Resize (multiple pictures)] to resize multiple pictures. Caution: Resize Depending on the copy size, playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed. Resizing Cropped Pictures Pictures cropped to aspect ratios of 4 : 3 or 3 : 4 cannot be resized.

  • Page 279: Resizing Multiple Pictures

    Resizing Multiple Pictures Select [Retouch] in the i menu, then highlight [Resize (multiple pictures)] and press 2. Choose a size. Highlight [Choose size] and press 2. Highlight the desired size (length in pixels) using 1 and 3 and press J. Choose how pictures are selected.
  • Page 280 Select the source slot. Highlight the slot with the card containing the desired pictures and press 2. You will not be prompted to select the slot if only one memory card is inserted. Choose pictures. If you chose [Select picture(s)]: Highlight pictures using the multi selector.

  • Page 281: D-Lighting

    D-Lighting D-Lighting brightens shadows. It is ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before After The effect can be previewed in the edit display. To view the unedited picture, press and hold the DISP button. Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display.

  • Page 282: Straighten

    Straighten Rotate pictures by up to ±5° in increments of approximately 0.25°. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. To view the unedited picture, press and hold the DISP button. The greater the rotation, the more will be trimmed from the edges.

  • Page 283: Distortion Control

    Distortion Control Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion, reducing barrel distortion in pictures taken with wide-angle lenses or pincushion distortion in pictures taken with telephoto lenses. If the camera detects distortion, it will offer a choice of [Auto] and [Manual]. Select [Auto] to let the camera correct distortion automatically.

  • Page 284: Perspective Control

    Perspective Control Create copies that reduce the horizontal and vertical effects of perspective in photos taken looking up from the base of a tall object. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. To view the unedited picture, press and hold the DISP button. Note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out.

  • Page 285: Monochrome

    Monochrome Copy photographs in a selected monochrome tint. Option Description [Black-and-white] Copy photographs in black-and-white. [Sepia] Copy photographs in sepia. [Cyanotype] Copy photographs in blue-and-white monochrome. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. To view the unedited picture, press and hold the DISP button. Highlighting [Sepia] or [Cyanotype] and pressing 2 displays saturation options for the selected monochrome tint;...

  • Page 286: Overlay (Add)

    Overlay (Add) Combine two existing photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals. Select [Retouch] in the i menu, then highlight [Overlay (add)] and press 2. Select the pictures. Highlight pictures using the multi selector. To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button.
  • Page 287 Save the overlay. Press J to save the overlay. Cautions: [Overlay (add)] Colors and brightness in the preview may differ from the final picture. Only pictures created with this camera can be selected. Pictures created with other models cannot be selected. The overlay will include only pictures created with the same options selected for [Image area] >...

  • Page 288: Lighten" And "Darken

    “Lighten” and “Darken” The camera compares multiple selected pictures and selects only the brightest or darkest pixels at each point in the picture to create a single new JPEG copy. Select [Retouch] in the i menu, then highlight [Lighten] or [Darken] and press 2. [Lighten]: The camera compares the pixels in each picture and uses only the brightest.
  • Page 289 Select the pictures. If you chose [Select individual pictures]: Highlight pictures using the multi selector. To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button. To select the highlighted picture, press the W (Q) button. Selected pictures are marked with a check ( ).
  • Page 290 Cautions: [Lighten] and [Darken] Only pictures created with this camera can be selected. Pictures created with other models cannot be selected. The overlay will include only pictures created with the same options selected for [Image area] > [Choose image area] in the photo shooting menu. The image quality setting for the completed overlay is that of the highest quality picture it contains.

  • Page 291: Motion Blend

    Motion Blend The camera examines a selected burst of pictures to detect moving subjects and overlays them to create a single JPEG image. Select [Retouch] in the i menu, then highlight [Motion blend] and press 2. Select the source slot. Highlight the slot with the card containing the desired pictures and press 2.
  • Page 292 Save the overlay. Highlight [Yes] in the confirmation dialog and press J to save the overlay. Cautions: [Motion blend] The final picture may differ from the preview both in how it looks (including color and brightness) and in how the pictures are combined. Only pictures created with this camera can be selected.

  • Page 293: Editing Videos

    Editing Videos Editing Videos Videos can be edited using the following options: Option Description [Trim video] Trim unwanted footage. [Save current frame] Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. Save the frames in a selected length of footage as a series of [Save consecutive frames] individual JPEG images.

  • Page 294: Trimming Videos

    Trimming Videos Trim unwanted footage. Display a video full frame. Pause the video on the new opening frame. Press J to start playback. Press 3 to pause. Your approximate position in the video can be ascertained from the video progress bar. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the command dials to locate the desired frame.
  • Page 295 Choose the start point. To create a copy that begins from the current frame, highlight [Start point] and press J. Confirm the new start point. If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind a frame at a time. Rotate the main command dial one stop to skip ahead or back 10 frames.
  • Page 296 Preview the copy. To preview the copy, highlight [Preview] and press J (to interrupt the preview and return to the save options menu, press 1). To abandon the current copy and return to Step 5, highlight [Cancel] and press J. Choose a save option. Choose [Save as new file] to save the edited copy as a new file.

  • Page 297: Saving The Current Frame As A Jpeg Still

    Saving the Current Frame as a JPEG Still Stills can be created from individual frames of existing videos. You can create a single still from the current frame or a series of stills from a selected length of footage. Pause the video on the desired frame. Press 3 to pause playback.

  • Page 298: Creating Stills From A Selected Length Of Footage

    Creating Stills from a Selected Length of Footage The frames in a selected length of footage can be saved as a series of individual JPEG images. 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 299 Press J. The selected footage will be saved as a series of JPEG stills. The number varies with the video frame rate. [Save consecutive frames] Stills are saved at the dimensions selected for [Frame size/frame rate] in the video recording menu when the video was recorded.

  • Page 300: Connecting To Hdmi Tvs And Recorders

    Connecting to HDMI TVs and Recorders Connecting to HDMI Devices The camera can be connected to TVs, recorders, and other devices featuring HDMI connectors. Use a third-party Type D HDMI cable. The cable must be purchased separately. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting a cable.

  • Page 301: Tvs

    After tuning the TV to the HDMI input channel, turn the camera on and press the K button to view pictures on the television screen. Audio playback volume can be adjusted using the controls on the TV. Camera controls cannot be used.

  • Page 302: Recorders

    Recorders In video mode, the camera can record directly to connected HDMI recorders. 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. If no memory card is inserted, the footage will be recorded only to the external device.
  • Page 303 Video will not be output at 1080i when [Auto] is selected for [Output resolution] even when a recorder that supports this option is connected. Choose [1080i (interlaced)] for interlaced output. [Output resolution] When [Auto] is selected for [HDMI] > [Output resolution] in the setup menu, the camera automatically detects whether the external recorder supports the frame size and rate selected on the camera.
  • Page 304 Regardless of the option chosen for [HDMI] > [Output resolution] in the setup menu, the maximum output resolution when [N-RAW 12-bit (NEV)] is selected for [Video file type] in the video recording menu is 1920 × 1080. Frame Rates for [Output resolution] Options Other Than [Auto] Video recording rates of 120p, 100p, 60p, or 50p will be adjusted as follows if not compatible with the frame rate chosen for the external recorder.

  • Page 305: Ycbcr And Bit Depth

    YCbCr and Bit Depth The YCbCr value and bit depth for footage output to external HDMI devices varies with the options selected for [Video file type] and [Frame size/frame rate] in the video recording menu. Video file type Frame size/frame rate YCbCr and bit depth 4032×2268 Video mode (ready to record/...

  • Page 306: Including The Camera File Name When Saving Videos To External Recorders

    The camera display will turn off automatically when the time selected for Custom Setting c3 [Power off delay] > [Standby timer] expires, ending HDMI output. When recording videos to an external device, select [Standby timer] and choose [No limit] or a time longer than the anticipated recording time.

  • Page 307: Connecting To Nikon Imaging Cloud

    Connecting to Nikon Imaging Cloud About Nikon Imaging Cloud Nikon Imaging Cloud is Nikon’s cloud service that can be used in a web browser of the computer or smart device (  28). Connect your camera to Nikon Imaging Cloud to access a variety of services.

  • Page 308: 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 309 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. Connecting the Camera to Nikon Imaging Cloud...
  • Page 310 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. Connecting the Camera to Nikon Imaging Cloud...
  • Page 311 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. Connecting the Camera to Nikon Imaging Cloud...
  • Page 312 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. Connecting the Camera to Nikon Imaging Cloud...
  • Page 313 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 314 Computer/smart device: Click or tap the [Connect] button. 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 315: Error Codes

    Error Codes The errors displayed on the camera and their solutions are listed below. ● [Network not found.] Error code Solution Confirm that the device to which you are attempting to connect is on. Err.11 Confirm the network SSID in the camera wireless network profile. ●...
  • Page 316 Token error. Turn the camera off and then on again and reconnect. Cannot use Nikon Imaging Cloud. Please check the Err.96 Nikon Imaging Cloud website. Couldn’t find your Nikon ID. If you do not have a Nikon ID, create one Err.A0 and reconnect the camera. ● [Nikon Imaging Cloud registration failed.]...
  • Page 317 ● [Could not get version update information.] Error code Solution Failed to receive firmware update notifications. Please try again later. Err.97 If this issue occurs frequently, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative. ● [Could not upload pictures to Nikon Imaging Cloud.] Error code Solution Access to Nikon Imaging Cloud is restricted.

  • Page 318: Connecting To Smart Devices

    The SnapBridge app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or on Google Play™. Visit the Nikon website for the latest SnapBridge news. Carefully read any license agreements or the like displayed when SnapBridge is launched and only proceed if you are willing to accept them.

  • Page 319: Wireless Connections

    Wireless Connections Use the SnapBridge app for wireless connections between the camera and your smart device. You can connect via either Bluetooth ( 319) or Wi-Fi ( 322). Furthermore, a Wi-Fi connection has two modes: “Wi-Fi access point mode” and “Wi-Fi station mode.” Connecting via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi station mode allows you to automatically upload pictures as they are taken.
  • Page 320 Pairing Pair the camera and smart device as described below. Camera: Select [Connect to smart device] > [Pairing (Bluetooth)] in the network menu, then highlight [Start pairing] and press J. The camera name will be displayed in the monitor. Smart device: Launch the SnapBridge app and tap [Connect to camera] in the tab.
  • Page 321 The camera and smart device are now paired. For information on using the SnapBridge app, see online help. Pairing Error If you wait too long between pressing the button on the camera and tapping the button on the smart device in Step 4, the device will display an error message and pairing will fail. If you are using an Android device, tap [OK] and return to Step 1.

  • Page 322: Connecting Via Wi-Fi

    Connecting via Wi-Fi There are two ways to connect the camera and a smart device via Wi-Fi with the SnapBridge app: “Wi-Fi access point mode” to connect the camera and smart device directly via Wi-Fi and “Wi-Fi station mode” to connect to the smart device via a wireless router on an existing network (including home networks).
  • Page 323 Camera: Select [Connect to smart device] > [Wi-Fi connection (AP mode)] in the network menu, then highlight [Establish Wi-Fi connection] and press J. The camera SSID and password will be displayed. Smart device: Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a Wi-Fi connection. On iOS devices, the “Settings”...
  • Page 324 Smart device: After adjusting device settings as described in Step 4, return to the SnapBridge app. After establishing a Wi-Fi connection to the camera, the smart device will display Wi-Fi access point mode options. The camera will display a message stating that the connection is complete.
  • Page 325 Camera: 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 smart device] > [Wi-Fi connection (STA mode)] list. To rename the profile, press J. For information on text entry, see “Text Entry”...
  • Page 326 Camera: Choose a network. Highlight a network SSID and press J. The SSIDs containing characters that cannot be entered on the camera will not be displayed. 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.
  • Page 327 Camera: Enter the encryption key. Press J and enter the encryption key for the wireless router. 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.
  • Page 328 Camera: 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 [Obtain automatically] address automatically. A “configuration complete” message will be displayed once an IP address has been assigned.
  • Page 329 Smart device: Select the camera. Select the name displayed by the camera in Step 8. Camera/smart device: Establish a Wi-Fi connection. When the camera displays the dialog as shown, press J. After establishing a Wi-Fi connection to the camera, the smart device will display Wi-Fi station mode options.

  • Page 330: Connecting To Computers Or Ftp Servers

    Computers: Connecting via USB Connect the camera using a USB cable. The connection can be used to transfer pictures to a computer Type- using Nikon’s NX Studio software ( 331) or to control the camera remotely from computers using NX Tether software 372).

  • Page 331: Computers: Connecting Via Usb

    Installing NX Studio You will need an Internet connection when installing NX Studio. Visit the Nikon website for the latest information, including system requirements. Download the latest NX Studio installer from the website below and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.

  • Page 332: Copying Pictures To A Computer Using Nx Studio

    NX Studio. If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically, launch NX Studio and click the “Import” icon. Computers: Connecting via USB...
  • Page 333 Click [Start Transfer]. Pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Turn the camera off. Disconnect the USB cable when transfer is complete. Computers: Connecting via USB...
  • Page 334 Transfer 2. macOS If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically, confirm that the camera is connected and then launch Image Capture (an application that comes with macOS) and select Nikon Transfer 2 as the application that opens when the camera is detected.

  • Page 335: Computers: Connecting Via Wireless Lan

    Once the devices are paired, you will be able to connect to the computer from the camera. The Wireless Transmitter Utility is available for download from the Nikon Download Center. Check the version and system requirements and be sure to download the latest version.

  • Page 336: Connecting To Computers Via Wireless Lan

    Connecting to Computers via Wireless LAN The camera can connect to computers either by direct wireless link (Wi-Fi access point mode) or via a wireless router on an existing network, including home networks (Wi-Fi station mode). Direct Wireless Connection to a Computer (Wi-Fi Access Point Mode) The camera and computer connect via direct wireless link.
  • Page 337 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 computer] > [Network settings] list. To rename the profile, press J. For information on text entry, see “Text Entry”...
  • Page 338 Establish a connection to the camera. Windows: Click the wireless LAN icon in the taskbar. Select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 4. When prompted to enter the network security key, enter the encryption key displayed by the camera in Step 4. The computer will initiate a connection to the camera.
  • Page 339 In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, enter the authentication code displayed by the camera. The camera will display an authentication code. Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless Transmitter Utility and click [Next]. Complete the pairing process. When the camera displays the dialog as shown, press J.
  • Page 340 Check the connection. When a connection is established, the profile name will be displayed in green in the camera [Connect to computer] menu. If the profile name is not displayed in green, connect to the camera via the wireless network list on your computer. A wireless connection has now been established between the camera and the computer.
  • Page 341 Connecting to an Existing Network (Wi-Fi Station Mode) The camera connects to a computer on an existing network (including home networks) via a wireless router. The computer can still connect to the Internet while connected to the camera. Before proceeding, check that the Wireless Transmitter Utility ( ...
  • Page 342 Highlight [Search for Wi-Fi network] and press J. The camera will search for networks currently active in the vicinity and list them by name (SSID). “Easy Connect” To connect without entering an SSID or encryption key, press X in Step 4. Next, highlight one of the following options and press J.
  • Page 343 Choose a network. Highlight a network SSID and press J. The SSIDs containing characters that cannot be entered on the camera will not be displayed. 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.
  • Page 344 Enter the encryption key. Press J and enter the encryption key for the wireless router. 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.
  • Page 345 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 [Obtain automatically] address automatically. A “configuration complete” message will be displayed once an IP address has been assigned. Enter the IP address and sub-net mask manually.
  • Page 346 Select the camera in the Wireless Transmitter Utility. Select the name displayed by the camera in Step 9 and click [Next]. In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, enter the authentication code displayed by the camera. The camera will display an authentication code. Enter the authentication code in the dialog displayed by the Wireless Transmitter Utility and click [Next].
  • Page 347 Complete the pairing process. When the camera displays the dialog as shown, press J. In the Wireless Transmitter Utility, click [Next]; you will be prompted to choose a destination folder. For more information, see online help for the Wireless Transmitter Utility.

  • Page 348: Ending The Connection To The Computer

    Ending the Connection to the Computer You can end the connection by: turning the camera off, or selecting [End current connection] for [Connect to computer] > [Network settings] in the network menu. Wi-Fi Access-Point Mode An error will occur if the computer’s wireless connection is disabled before the camera’s. Disable camera’s connection first.

  • Page 349: Ftp Servers: Connecting Via Wireless Lan

    FTP Servers: Connecting via Wireless LAN The camera can connect to FTP servers via Wi-Fi (built-in wireless LAN). Connecting to Multiple Devices The camera can connect to only one type of device (computer, FTP server, or smart device) at a time. End the current connection before attempting to connect to a device of a different type.

  • Page 350: Connecting To Ftp Servers Via Wireless Lan

    Connecting to FTP Servers via Wireless LAN The camera can connect to FTP servers either by direct wireless link (Wi-Fi access point mode) or via a wireless router on an existing network, including home networks (Wi-Fi station mode). FTP Servers Servers can be configured using standard FTP services—including IIS (Internet Information Services) —available with Windows 11 and Windows 10.
  • Page 351 Highlight [Create profile] and press J. Highlight [Connection wizard] and press 2. The connection wizard will launch. Manual Configuration Choose [Configure manually] to configure settings manually. Name the new profile. To proceed to the next step without changing the default name, press X.
  • Page 352 Highlight [Direct connection to computer] and press J. The camera SSID and encryption key will be displayed. Establish a connection to the camera. Windows: Click the wireless LAN icon in the taskbar. Select the SSID displayed by the camera in Step 5. When prompted to enter the network security key, enter the encryption key displayed by the camera in Step 5.
  • Page 353 Choose the server type. Highlight [FTP], [SFTP] (SSH FTP), or [FTPS] (FTP-SSL) and press J to display a dialog where you can enter the server port number. Enter the FTP server port number. Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits and press 1 or 3 to change.
  • Page 354 Log in. Highlight one of the following options and press J. Option Description Select this option if the server does not require a user ID or password. This option can only be used with servers that are configured for [Anonymous login] anonymous login.
  • Page 355 Check the connection. When a connection is established, the profile name will be displayed in green in the camera [Connect to FTP server] menu. If the profile name is not displayed in green, connect to the camera via the wireless network list on the FTP server. A wireless connection has now been established between the camera and the FTP server.
  • Page 356 Connecting to an Existing Network (Wi-Fi Station Mode) The camera and FTP server connect on an existing network (including home networks) via a wireless router. Tip: Wi-Fi Station Mode Wi-Fi station mode supports connection to FTP servers on different networks. Select [Connect to FTP server] in the network menu, then highlight [Network settings] and press 2.
  • Page 357 Highlight [Connection wizard] and press 2. The connection wizard will launch. Manual Configuration Choose [Configure manually] to configure settings manually. 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 FTP server] >...
  • Page 358 Highlight [Search for Wi-Fi network] and press J. The camera will search for networks currently active in the vicinity and list them by name (SSID). “Easy Connect” To connect without entering an SSID or encryption key, press X in Step 5. Next, highlight one of the following options and press J.
  • Page 359 Choose a network. Highlight a network SSID and press J. The SSIDs containing characters that cannot be entered on the camera will not be displayed. 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.
  • Page 360 Enter the encryption key. Press J and enter the encryption key for the wireless router. 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.
  • Page 361 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 [Obtain automatically] address automatically. A “configuration complete” message will be displayed once an IP address has been assigned. Enter the IP address and sub-net mask manually.
  • Page 362 Enter the server address. Press J to enter the server URL or IP address. Press X when entry is complete. Press X again to connect to the FTP server. When a connection is successfully established, you will be prompted to enter a port number. Enter the FTP server port number.
  • Page 363 Log in. Highlight one of the following options and press J. Option Description Select this option if the server does not require a user ID or password. This option can only be used with servers that are configured for [Anonymous login] anonymous login.
  • Page 364 Check the connection. When a connection is established, the profile name will be displayed in green in the camera [Connect to FTP server] menu. A wireless connection has now been established between the camera and the FTP server. “FTP” will appear in the camera shooting display once a connection is established.

  • Page 365: Ending The Connection To The Ftp Server

    Ending the Connection to the FTP Server You can end the connection by: turning the camera off, or selecting [End current connection] for [Connect to FTP server] > [Network settings] in the network menu. Wi-Fi Access-Point Mode An error will occur if the FTP server’s wireless connection is disabled before the camera’s. Disable camera’s connection first.

  • Page 366: What You Can Do When The Camera Is Connected To A Computer Or Ftp Server

    What You Can Do When the Camera Is Connected to a Computer or FTP Server Wireless LAN connections can be used to upload pictures or control the camera remotely. Uploading Pictures Pictures can be selected for upload during playback. They can also be uploaded automatically as they are taken.
  • Page 367 Selecting Pictures for Upload Press the K button on the camera and select full-frame or thumbnail playback. Select a picture and press the i button. The i menu items used to select pictures for upload vary with the type of device connected. Highlight [Select for upload to computer], [Select for upload (FTP)], [Select for priority upload to computer], or [Select for priority upload (FTP)] and press J.
  • Page 368 Tip: Filtering Pictures for Upload The [Filtered playback] item in the playback i menu can be used to display only pictures that meet chosen criteria (  252). The pictures can then all be selected for upload by highlighting [Select all for computer upload] or [Select all for upload (FTP)] in the i menu and pressing J.
  • Page 369 Uploading Photos as They Are Taken To upload new photos as they are taken, select [Connect to computer] or [Connect to FTP server] in the network menu and choose [ON] for [Options] > [Auto upload]. Upload begins only after the photo has been recorded to the memory card. Be sure a memory card is inserted in the camera.
  • Page 370 The [Connect to computer]/[Connect to FTP server] Upload Status Display The [Connect to computer] and [Connect to FTP server] displays show the following: Status: The status of the connection to the host. The profile name is displayed in green when a connection is established.
  • Page 371 Caution: Uploading Protected Pictures via FTP The copies on the FTP server will not be protected even if the originals are. Markings can be added using ratings (  249). What You Can Do When the Camera Is Connected to a Computer or FTP Server...

  • Page 372: Camera Control

    Camera Control The camera can be controlled from a computer running NX Tether software. Photos can be saved directly to the computer instead of to the memory card and can consequently be taken even when no memory card is inserted in the camera. You will still need to insert a memory card when filming videos.
  • Page 373 The [Connect to computer] Camera Control Display The [Connect to computer] display shows the following: Status: The status of the connection to the host. The profile name is displayed in green when a connection is established. Errors are also displayed here (  374).

  • Page 374: Troubleshooting Wireless Lan Connections

    Troubleshooting Wireless LAN Connections Refer to this section for information on errors involving wireless LAN connections. For information on the Wireless Transmitter Utility, see the utility’s online help. Problems and Solutions Solutions to some common issues are listed below. Problem Solution Connection settings require adjustment.

  • Page 375: Error Codes

    Error Codes The following messages and error codes may be displayed if an error occurs while the camera is connected to an FTP server via wireless LAN. ● [Wireless error.] Error code Solution Confirm that the device to which you are attempting to connect is on. Err.11 Check the SSID ( ...
  • Page 376 ● [FTP error.] Error code Solution Err.31 Check that the FTP server address is correct (  787). Err.32 Check that the login name and password are correct (  787). Err.34 Check that the destination folder name is correct (  787). Err.35 Confirm that the destination folder is not write-protected.

  • Page 377: Connecting To Other Cameras

    Connecting to Other Cameras What Inter-camera Connections Can Do for You Camera-Based Remote Photography (Synchronized Release) A master camera can be used to release the shutters on up to 16 remote cameras in the same group (  378). Clock Synchronization (Synchronize Date and Time) Synchronize the clocks on multiple cameras via a network ( ...

  • Page 378: Synchronized Release

    Synchronized Release Configuring and Using Synchronized Release Follow the steps below to create host profiles for synchronized release. Each camera saves the pictures it takes to its own memory card. Repeat the process to create identical profiles for each camera. Select [Connect to other cameras] in the network menu, then highlight [Network settings] and press 2.
  • Page 379 Highlight [Search for Wi-Fi network] and press J. The camera will search for networks currently active in the vicinity and list them by name (SSID). “Easy Connect” To connect without entering an SSID or encryption key, press X in Step 4. Next, highlight one of the following options and press J.
  • Page 380 Choose a network. Highlight a network SSID and press J. The SSIDs containing characters that cannot be entered on the camera will not be displayed. 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.
  • Page 381 Enter the encryption key. Press J and enter the encryption key for the wireless router. 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.
  • Page 382 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 be [Obtain automatically] 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 383 Repeat Steps 1 through 9 for the remaining cameras. When configuring remote cameras, be sure to select [Remote camera] in Step 9. On the master camera, highlight [Group settings] and press Highlight [New] and press J. Enter a group display name. Set a group display name to add remote cameras. Display names can be up to 32 characters long.
  • Page 384 Highlight [Group name], press 2, and enter a group name. Enter a group name for the synchronized cameras. Group names can be up to eight characters long. Assigning Remote Cameras a [Group name] The group name selected on the remote cameras must match that chosen for the master camera.
  • Page 385 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. Press 4 or 2 to change the highlighted segment and press J to save changes.
  • Page 386 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 remote cameras connected and not yet connected. A k icon appears in the master camera shooting display together with the number of remote cameras connected.
  • Page 387 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, highlight [Remote camera list] on the master camera and press 2.
  • Page 388 Tip: Saving Group Settings to a Memory Card Navigate to [Connect to other cameras] > [Group settings] > [Copy to/from card] in the network menu, highlight [Copy to card], press 2, and then highlight group settings you wish to save and press 2 again.

  • Page 389: Synchronizing Camera Clocks

    Synchronizing Camera Clocks When the cameras are connected to the network using [Connect to other cameras] in the network menu, the clocks on all cameras in the current group connected can be set to the time and date reported by the master camera. Synchronization applies to all options in the setup menu [Time zone and date] display.

  • Page 390: Flash Photography

    Flash Photography “On-Camera” Versus “Remote” You can take pictures using an optional flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe or one or more remote flash units. When using a flash, select [OFF] for [Silent mode] in the setup menu. Camera-Mounted Flash Units Take pictures using a flash unit mounted on the camera.

  • Page 391: Using An On-Camera Flash

    Using an On-Camera Flash Mount a flash unit on the camera accessory shoe. See the documentation supplied with each Speedlight for information on mounting the unit on the camera. Turn on the camera and flash unit. The flash will begin charging; the flash-ready indicator (c) will appear in the shooting display when charging is complete.
  • Page 392 Shutter Speed Shutter speed can be set as follows when an optional flash unit is used: Shooting mode Shutter speed Set automatically by camera (¹⁄₂₀₀ s–¹⁄₆₀ s) P, A Set automatically by camera (¹⁄₂₀₀ s–¹⁄₆₀ s) ¹⁄₂₀₀ s–30 s ¹⁄₂₀₀ s–30 s, Bulb, Time Shutter speed may be set as slow as 30 s if slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or slow sync with red-eye reduction is selected for flash mode.
  • Page 393 Flash Control When an optional flash unit that supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System is attached and set to TTL, the camera uses monitor pre-flashes for balanced or standard “i-TTL fill-flash” flash control. i-TTL flash control is not available with flash units that do not support the Nikon Creative Lighting System.

  • Page 394: Flash Control Mode

    Flash Control Mode When an optional SB‑500, SB‑400, or SB‑300 flash unit is mounted on the camera, the flash control mode, flash level, and other flash settings can be adjusted using the [Flash control] > [Flash control mode] item in the photo shooting menu. Settings for flash units other than the SB‑500, SB‑400, and SB‑300 can only be adjusted using flash unit controls.

  • Page 395: Flash Modes

    Flash Modes The flash mode can be selected via the [Flash mode] item in the photo shooting menu. The options available vary with the shooting mode. Option Description Available in This mode is recommended in most situations. In modes P and A, shutter speed will automatically be [Fill flash] (front-curtain sync) b, P, S, A, M...
  • Page 396 Option Description Available in Use to include background lighting in portraits. Red-eye reduction is combined with slow shutter speeds to capture background lighting at [Slow sync + red-eye] night or under low light. P, A (red-eye reduction with slow sync) Note that photos may be prone to blurring due to camera shake at slow shutter speeds.

  • Page 397: Flash Compensation

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

  • Page 398: Fv Lock

    FV Lock This feature is used to lock flash output for optional CLS-compatible flash units, letting you take multiple photos or recompose shots without changing the flash level. Your subject need not be in the center of the frame, giving you more freedom when composing shots. Flash output is adjusted automatically for any changes in ISO sensitivity and aperture.
  • Page 399 Lock flash level. After confirming that the flash-ready indicator (c) appears in the shooting display, press the [FV lock] control; the flash unit will emit a monitor pre-flash to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will lock and an FV lock icon (r) will appear in the shooting display.

  • Page 400: Remote Flash Photography

    Remote Flash Photography What Is Remote Flash Photography? Take pictures with one or more remote flash units using wireless flash control (Advanced Wireless Lighting, or AWL). For information on using a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe, see “Using an On-Camera Flash”...

  • Page 401: Controlling Remote Flash Units

    Controlling Remote Flash Units Remote flash units can be controlled via optical signals from an optional flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe and functioning as a master flash (optical AWL). For information on compatible flash units, see “Features Available with CLS-Compatible Flash Units”...
  • Page 402 C: Adjust flash output and choose the channel and flash control mode. Choose the flash control mode and flash level for the master flash and the remote flash units in each group. The following options are available: Option Description i-TTL flash control. Auto aperture.
  • Page 403 C/f: Take the photograph after confirming that the flash-ready lights for all flash units are lit. Controlling Remote Flash Units...

  • Page 404: The Photo Shooting Menu

    The Photo Shooting Menu The Photo Shooting Menu To view the photo shooting menu, select the C tab in the camera menus. The photo shooting menu contains the following items: [Reset photo shooting menu] ( 406) [Storage folder] ( 407) [File naming] ( 411) [Role played by card in Slot 2] (...
  • Page 405 [Flash mode] ( 444) [Flash compensation] ( 445) [Release mode] ( 446) [Focus mode] ( 447) [AF-area mode] ( 448) [AF/MF subject detection options] ( 449) [MF subject detection area] ( 450) [Vibration reduction] ( 451) [Link VR to focus point] ( 452) [Auto bracketing] ( 453)

  • Page 406: Reset Photo Shooting Menu

    Reset photo shooting menu G button U C photo shooting menu Reset all photo shooting menu settings to their default values. Photo shooting menu settings cannot be reset while a multiple exposure is in progress. Reset photo shooting menu...

  • Page 407: Storage Folder

    Storage folder G button U C photo shooting menu Choose the folder in which subsequent pictures will be stored. Folder Folder number Folder name “Storage Folder” Changes to [Storage folder] in the photo shooting menu apply in the video recording menu and vice versa.

  • Page 408: Select Folder By Number

    Select folder by number The folder in which subsequent pictures will be stored can be selected by number. If a folder with the specified number does not already exist, a new folder will be created. Choose [Select folder by number]. Highlight [Select folder by number] and press 2 to display the [Select folder by number] dialog.

  • Page 409: Select Folder From List

    Select folder from list To choose from a list of existing folders: Choose [Select folder from list]. Highlight [Select folder from list] and press 2 to display the [Select folder from list] dialog. Highlight a folder. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder. Select the highlighted folder.
  • Page 410 Cautions: Folder and File Numbers When the current folder number reaches 999, the camera will no longer be able to create new folders and the shutter release will be disabled if: the current folder contains 5000 pictures (in addition, video recording will be disabled if the camera calculates that the number of files needed to record a video of the maximum length would result in the folder containing over 5000 files), or the current folder contains a picture numbered 9999 (in addition, video recording will be...

  • Page 411: File Naming

    File naming G button U C photo shooting menu Pictures are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” followed by a four-digit number and a three-letter extension. [File naming] is used to select three letters to replace the “DSC” portion of the file name. For information on text entry, see “Text Entry” (  79).

  • Page 412: Role Played By Card In Slot 2

    Role played by card in Slot 2 G button U C photo shooting menu Choose the role played by the card in Slot 2 when two memory cards are inserted in the camera. Option Description [Overflow] The card in Slot 2 is used only when the card in Slot 1 is full. Each picture is recorded twice, once to the card in Slot 1 and [Backup] again to the card in Slot 2.
  • Page 413 Option Description This option is available when [HLG] is selected for tone mode. NEF (RAW) copies of photos taken at settings of RAW + JPEG/HEIF are recorded only to the card in Slot 1, HEIF [RAW Slot 1 - HEIF Slot 2] copies only to the card in Slot 2.
  • Page 414 Caution: [RAW Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2] If [ON] is selected for [Multiple exposure] > [Save individual pictures (RAW)] in the photo shooting menu, or if [ON] is selected for [HDR overlay] > [Save individual pictures (RAW)] in the photo shooting menu, unprocessed copies of the individual NEF (RAW) photos that make up each multiple exposure or HDR picture will be recorded to both memory cards together with the JPEG composite, regardless of the option selected for image quality.

  • Page 415: Deleting Copies

    Deleting Copies When deleting pictures recorded using [Backup], [RAW Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2], [JPEG Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2], [RAW Slot 1 - HEIF Slot 2], or [HEIF Slot 1 - HEIF Slot 2], you have the choice of erasing either both copies or only the copy on the card in the current slot.

  • Page 416: Image Area

    Image area G button U C photo shooting menu Adjust image area settings. For more information, see “Adjusting Image Area Settings” (  114), part of the section on “Image Recording Options (Image Area, Quality, and Size)” in the “Shooting Settings” chapter. Image area...

  • Page 417: Tone Mode

    Tone mode G button U C photo shooting menu The camera offers a choice of two tone modes: [SDR] and [HLG]. Option Description This mode supports a normal range of brightnesses (dynamic range). Pictures taken while [SDR] this option is selected are stored in JPEG format (extension “*.JPG”). This mode supports HDR (high dynamic range).
  • Page 418 (HLG)] item in the photo shooting menu. Tip: Viewing and Editing HLG Photos HLG (HEIF) photos can be viewed and edited using Nikon’s NX Studio software. NX Studio can be downloaded free of charge from the Nikon Download Center. Some of the options available for editing HLG photos are more limited than is the case with photos shot with [SDR] selected for tone mode.

  • Page 419: Image Quality

    Image quality G button U C photo shooting menu Choose a file format for photographs. For more information, see “Adjusting Image Quality” (  116), part of the section on “Image Recording Options (Image Area, Quality, and Size)” in the “Shooting Settings” chapter. Image quality...

  • Page 420: Image Size Settings

    Image size settings G button U C photo shooting menu Choose the size, in pixels, of pictures recorded with the camera. For more information, see “Choosing an Image Size” (  118), part of the section on “Image Recording Options (Image Area, Quality, and Size)”...

  • Page 421: Raw Recording

    RAW recording G button U C photo shooting menu Choose a compression type for NEF (RAW) photographs. In descending order by the size of the files produced, the options are: [Lossless compression], [High efficiencym], and [High efficiency]. [High efficiencym] produces pictures that compare favorably in quality to those produced by [Lossless compression] and are higher in quality than those produced by [High efficiency].

  • Page 422: Iso Sensitivity Settings

    ISO sensitivity settings G button U C photo shooting menu Adjust ISO sensitivity settings for photographs. Option Description Choose from settings of ISO 100 to 64000; the camera also supports settings below ISO 100 by about 0.3, 0.7, and 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) and above ISO 64000 by about 0.3, 0.7, 1, and 1.7 [ISO sensitivity] EV (ISO 204800 equivalent).

  • Page 423: White Balance

    White balance G button U C photo shooting menu Adjust white balance to match the color of the light source. For more information, see “White Balance” 182) in the “Shooting Settings” chapter. White balance...

  • Page 424: Set Picture Control

    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 425: Manage Picture Control

    Manage Picture Control G button U C photo shooting menu Save modified Picture Controls as Custom Picture Controls. For more information, see “Custom Picture Controls” ( 177) in the “Picture Controls” section of the “Shooting Settings” chapter. Manage Picture Control...

  • Page 426: Set Picture Control (Hlg)

    Set Picture Control (HLG) G button U C photo shooting menu Choose image processing (“Picture Control”) options for photos taken with [HLG] selected for tone mode. For more information, see “Picture Controls” ( 164) in the “Shooting Settings” chapter. Set Picture Control (HLG)

  • Page 427: Color Space

    Color space G button U C photo shooting menu The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. [sRGB] is recommended for general-purpose printing and display. With a broader gamut of colors than [sRGB], [Adobe RGB] is a better choice for professional publication and commercial printing. Caution: Color Space The selected color space may be overwritten when pictures are opened in third-party software.

  • Page 428: Active D-Lighting

    Active D-Lighting G button U C photo shooting menu Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating pictures with natural contrast. Use for high- contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly-lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. Active D-Lighting is most effective when used with matrix metering.
  • Page 429 The option currently selected is shown by an icon in the display during shooting. Cautions: Active D-Lighting Depending on the subject, “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines may appear in photos taken with Active D-Lighting. In mode M, [Y Auto] is equivalent to [Q Normal].

  • Page 430: Long Exposure Nr

    Long exposure NR G button U C photo shooting menu Select [ON] to reduce “noise” (bright spots or fog) in photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s. Long-exposure noise reduction is performed after the photo is taken. During processing, the message, [Performing noise reduction] will appear in the shooting display.

  • Page 431: High Iso Nr

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

  • Page 432: Vignette Control

    Vignette control G button U C photo shooting menu Vignette control reduces “vignetting”—a drop in brightness at the edges of a photograph—by an amount that varies from lens to lens. Its effects are most noticeable at maximum aperture. Option Description [High] Choose the amount of vignette control performed from (in order from high to [Normal] low) [High], [Normal], and [Low].

  • Page 433: Diffraction Compensation

    Diffraction compensation G button U C photo shooting menu Select [ON] to reduce diffraction at small apertures (high f-numbers). Diffraction Compensation Changes to [Diffraction compensation] in the photo shooting menu apply in the video recording menu and vice versa. Diffraction compensation...

  • Page 434: Auto Distortion Control

    Auto distortion control G button U C photo shooting menu Select [ON] as required to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wide-angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with long lenses. Note that [ON] may be selected automatically with some lenses, in which case this item will be grayed out and unavailable. Auto Distortion Control Changes to [Auto distortion control] in the photo shooting menu apply in the video recording menu and vice versa.

  • Page 435: Skin Softening

    Skin softening G button U C photo shooting menu Pictures taken when the face of a human portrait subject is detected will automatically be processed to soften the subject’s complexion. Option Description [High] Choose the amount of skin softening performed from (in order from high to low) [High], [Normal], and [Low].

  • Page 436: Portrait Impression Balance

    Portrait impression balance G button U C photo shooting menu Fine-tune hue and brightness settings for human portrait subjects and save the results for application during shooting as [Mode 1], [Mode 2], or [Mode 3]. Creating Portrait Impression Balance Modes Select [Portrait impression balance] in the photo shooting menu.

  • Page 437: Applying Saved Modes

    Save changes. Press J to save changes and exit to the menus. Modes that have been altered from default values are indicated by asterisks (“U”). Repeat Steps 1 through 4 to create additional modes. Applying Saved Modes To enable portrait impression balance during shooting, select the desired mode ([Mode 1] through [Mode 3]) for [Portrait impression balance] in the photo shooting menu.

  • Page 438: Photo Flicker Reduction

    Photo flicker reduction G button U C photo shooting menu Selecting [ON] reduces the effects of flicker from such light sources as fluorescent or mercury-vapor lamps. Flicker can cause uneven exposure or (in photographs taken in continuous release modes) inconsistent exposure or coloration. If flicker reduction does not produce the desired results, turn the camera off and aim it at the subject or light source before turning it on again.

  • Page 439: High-Frequency Flicker Reduction

    High-frequency flicker reduction G button U C photo shooting menu Selecting [On (shutter speed fine-tuning)] allows shutter speeds at specific values to be adjusted in smaller increments in modes S and M, letting speeds that keep flicker to a minimum be found by viewing the preview in the shooting display.
  • Page 440 Caution: High-Frequency Flicker Reduction The effects of flicker in the shooting display may differ from those seen in photographs. We recommend that you take test shots to identify the shutter speed that minimizes flicker and banding. High-frequency flicker reduction...

  • Page 441: Metering

    Metering G button U C photo shooting menu Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. Option Description The camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone distribution, color, [Matrix metering] composition, and distance for results close to those seen by the naked eye.

  • Page 442: Flash Control

    Flash control G button U C photo shooting menu Adjust settings for wireless remote flash units or optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe. For information on adjusting settings for optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe, see “Using an On-Camera Flash” (  391).

  • Page 443: Wireless Flash Options

    Wireless flash options Adjust settings for simultaneous wireless control of multiple remote flash units. This option is available only when an SB‑500 flash unit is mounted on the camera. Option Description The remote flash units are controlled using low-intensity flashes emitted by [Optical AWL] the master flash ( ...

  • Page 444: Flash Mode

    Flash mode G button U C photo shooting menu Choose a flash mode for camera-mounted or remote optional flash units. For more information, see “Flash Modes” (  395) in “Flash Photography”. Flash mode...

  • Page 445: Flash Compensation

    Flash compensation G button U C photo shooting menu Flash compensation is used to deliberately alter the output of optional flash units, for example in order to change the brightness of the subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, reduced to prevent glare, or otherwise fine-tuned to produce the desired result ( ...

  • Page 446: Release Mode

    Release mode G button U C photo shooting menu Choose the operation performed when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. For more information, see “Release Mode” ( 152) in the “Shooting Settings” chapter. Release mode...

  • Page 447: Focus Mode

    Focus mode G button U C photo shooting menu Control how the camera focuses. For more information, see “Focus Mode” ( 120), part of the section on “Focus” in the “Shooting Settings” chapter. Focus mode...

  • Page 448: Af-Area Mode

    AF-area mode G button U C photo shooting menu Choose how the camera selects the focus point for autofocus. For more information, see “AF-Area Mode” ( 122), part of the section on “Focus” in the “Shooting Settings” chapter. AF-area mode...

  • Page 449: Af/Mf Subject Detection Options

    AF/MF subject detection options G button U C photo shooting menu Choose the type of subject to which the camera gives priority when focusing. For more information, see “Subject Detection” ( 126), part of the section on “Focus” in the “Shooting Settings” chapter. AF/MF subject detection options...

  • Page 450: Mf Subject Detection Area

    MF subject detection area G button U C photo shooting menu Choose the manual focus subject detection area. For more information, see “Using Subject Detection with Manual Focus” ( 127) in the “Subject Detection” portion of the “Focus” section. MF subject detection area...

  • Page 451: Vibration Reduction

    Vibration reduction G button U C photo shooting menu Choose whether to enable vibration reduction. The options available vary with the lens. Option Description [Normal] Choose for enhanced vibration reduction when photographing static subjects. Choose when photographing athletes and other subjects that are moving [Sport] rapidly and unpredictably.

  • Page 452: Link Vr To Focus Point

    Link VR to focus point G button U C photo shooting menu Choose whether vibration reduction is optimized to reduce blur at the current focus point. Option Description [ON] Optimize vibration reduction to reduce blur at the current focus point. [OFF] Optimize vibration reduction to reduce blur at the center of the frame. Cautions: [Link VR to focus point] Enabling this option configures vibration reduction to minimize blur at the focus point active when the shutter is released.

  • Page 453: Auto Bracketing

    Auto bracketing G button U C photo shooting menu Bracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value. Bracketing can be used in situations in which getting the right settings is difficult and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot, or to experiment with different settings for the same subject.

  • Page 454: Exposure And Flash Bracketing

    Exposure and Flash Bracketing No exposure compensation −1 EV +1 EV Highlight [Auto bracketing] in the photo shooting menu and press 2. Select [AE & flash bracketing], [AE bracketing], or [Flash bracketing] for [Auto bracketing set]. [Number of shots] and [Increment] options will be displayed. Choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence.
  • Page 455 Select an exposure increment. Highlight [Increment] and press 4 or 2 to choose the bracketing increment. When [1/3 EV steps (comp. 1/3 EV)] is selected for Custom Setting b2 [EV steps for exposure cntrl], the size of the increment can be chosen from 0.3 (¹⁄₃), 0.7 (²⁄₃), 1.0, 1.3 (1+¹⁄₃), 1.7 (1+²⁄₃), 2.0, 2.3 (2+¹⁄₃), 2.7 (2+²⁄₃), and 3.0 EV.
  • Page 456 Take pictures. Take the number of pictures in the bracketing program. The modified values for shutter speed and aperture are shown in the display. While bracketing is in effect, the shooting display shows a bracketing icon, a bracketing progress indicator, and the number of shots remaining in the bracketing sequence. After each shot, a segment will disappear from the indicator and the number of shots remaining will be reduced by one.
  • Page 457 Tip: Bracketing Options When [AE & flash bracketing] is selected, the camera varies both exposure and flash level. Select [AE bracketing] to vary only exposure, [Flash bracketing] to vary only flash level. Note that flash bracketing is available in i-TTL and, where supported, auto aperture (qA) flash control modes only ( ...

  • Page 458: White Balance Bracketing

    Cancelling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, select [OFF] for [Auto bracketing] > [Auto bracketing on/off] in the photo shooting menu. If you select [ON] after selecting [OFF], bracketing will resume from the first shot in the sequence. White Balance Bracketing Highlight [Auto bracketing] in the photo shooting menu and press 2.
  • Page 459 Select a white balance increment. Highlight [Increment] and press 4 or 2 to choose the bracketing increment. The size of the increment can be chosen from 1 (1 step), 2 (2 steps), or 3 (3 steps). Each step is equivalent to 5 mired. Higher “A” values correspond to increased amounts of amber.
  • Page 460 Take pictures. Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each copy will have a different white balance. Modifications to white balance are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance fine-tuning. If the number of shots in the bracketing program is greater than the number of exposures remaining, the shutter release will be disabled.

  • Page 461: Adl Bracketing

    ADL Bracketing Highlight [Auto bracketing] in the photo shooting menu and press 2. Select [ADL bracketing] for [Auto bracketing set]. [Number of shots] and [Amount] options will be displayed. Choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. Highlight [Number of shots] and press 4 or 2 to choose the number of shots.
  • Page 462 Choose the Active D-Lighting amount. Highlight [Amount] and press 4 or 2 to choose the Active D-Lighting setting for the second shot when the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is 2. The bracketing sequence varies with the Active D-Lighting amount as follows: Amount Bracketing sequence [OFF L]...
  • Page 463 Take pictures. Take the number of pictures in the bracketing program. While bracketing is in effect, the shooting display shows an ADL bracketing icon and the number of shots remaining in the bracketing sequence. After each shot, the number of shots remaining will be reduced by one.

  • Page 464: Multiple Exposure

    Multiple exposure G button U C photo shooting menu Record two to ten NEF (RAW) exposures as a single photograph. Option Description [On (series)]: Take a series of multiple exposures. To end multiple exposure photography, select [Multiple exposure mode] again and choose [Off]. [Multiple exposure mode] [On (single photo)]: End multiple exposure photography after creating a single multiple exposure.

  • Page 465: Creating A Multiple Exposure

    Option Description [ON]: Save both the multiple exposure and the shots that make [Save individual pictures it up; the individual shots are saved in NEF (RAW) format. (RAW)] [OFF]: Discard the individual shots and save only the multiple exposure. If [ON] is selected, earlier exposures will be superimposed on the [Overlay shooting] view through the lens.
  • Page 466 Choose a value for [Number of shots] (number of exposures). Highlight [Number of shots] and press 2. Choose the number of exposures using 1 or 3 and press J. Select an [Overlay mode]. Highlight [Overlay mode] and press 2. Highlight an option using 1 or 3 and press J. Choose a setting for [Save individual pictures (RAW)].
  • Page 467 Start shooting. Take the selected number of shots. If you used [Select first exposure (RAW)] to select an existing NEF (RAW) picture as the first exposure in Step 7, shooting will start from the second exposure. Once you have taken the selected number of shots, the pictures will be overlaid to create a multiple exposure.
  • Page 468 The i Menu Pictures can be viewed by pressing the K button while a multiple exposure is in progress. The most recent shot in the current multiple exposure is indicated by a $ icon; pressing the i button when this icon is present displays the multiple exposure i menu.
  • Page 469 Cautions: Multiple Exposure If you use the menus or view pictures in the display while shooting a multiple exposure, remember that shooting will end and the multiple exposure will be recorded if no operations are performed for about 40 seconds (or in the case of menus, about 90 seconds). The time available to record the next exposure can be extended by choosing longer times for Custom Setting c3 [Power off delay] >...
  • Page 470 Ending Multiple Exposures To end a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, select [Off] for multiple exposure mode. A multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point (if [Average] is selected for [Overlay mode], gain will be adjusted to reflect the number of exposures actually recorded).

  • Page 471: Hdr Overlay

    HDR overlay G button U C photo shooting menu Used with high contrast subjects, High Dynamic Range (HDR) preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two shots taken at different exposures. Use with high-contrast scenes and other subjects to preserve a wide range of details, from highlights to shadows. Option Description [On (series)]: Take a series of HDR photographs.

  • Page 472: Taking Hdr Photographs

    Taking HDR Photographs We recommend that you use matrix metering when shooting with HDR. Highlight [HDR overlay] in the photo shooting menu and press 2. Select an [HDR mode]. Highlight [HDR mode] and press 2. Highlight [On (series)] or [On (single photo)] using 1 or 3 and press J.
  • Page 473 Choose an [HDR strength]. Highlight [HDR strength] and press 2. Highlight an option using 1 or 3 and press J. If [Auto] is selected, the camera will automatically adjust HDR strength to suit the scene. Choose a setting for [Save individual pictures (RAW)]. Choose [ON] to save each of the individual shots used to create the HDR picture;...
  • Page 474 Cautions: HDR Photography The edges of the picture will be cropped out. The desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting. Use of a tripod is recommended. Depending on the scene, you may notice shadows around bright objects or halos around dark objects.

  • Page 475: Interval Timer Shooting

    Interval timer shooting G button U C photo shooting menu Take photographs at the selected interval until the specified number of shots has been recorded. When using the interval timer, select a release mode other than self-timer or high-speed frame capture +. Option Description Start interval timer shooting.
  • Page 476 Option Description [ON]: Enable interval priority to ensure that frames shot in modes P and A are taken at the chosen interval. Flash photography is disabled. Release priority is enabled regardless of the options selected for Custom Settings a1 [AF-C priority selection] and a2 [AF-S priority selection].

  • Page 477: Interval Timer Shooting

    Interval Timer Shooting Before Shooting Take a test shot at current settings. Before proceeding, select [Time zone and date] in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date. We recommend using one of the following power sources to prevent loss of power while shooting is in progress: A fully-charged battery An optional EH-8P AC adapter connected using the supplied USB cable (featuring Type-C...
  • Page 478 Choose the interval between shots. Highlight [Interval] and press Choose an interval (in hours, minutes, and seconds) and press J. Choose the number of intervals and the number of shots per interval. Highlight [Intervals×shots/ Choose the number of interval] and press 2. intervals and the number of shots per interval and press If “shots/interval”...
  • Page 479 Choose whether to use the electronic shutter. Highlight [Electronic shutter Highlight [Electronic shutter] options] and press 2. and press 2 to select [ON] or [OFF]. The volume of the sound made when the electronic shutter is released can be chosen using [Volume].
  • Page 480 Choose additional options. Highlight [Options] and press Highlight [AE bracketing] or [Time-lapse video] and press If you selected [AE bracketing], choose values for [Number of shots] and [Increment]; if you selected [Time-lapse video], choose settings for [Video file type], [Frame size/ frame rate], and [Destination].
  • Page 481 During Shooting The memory card access lamp flashes between shots. Note that the memory card access lamp lights when [Time-lapse video] is selected for [Options]. If the display is turned on by pressing the shutter-release button halfway, the message [Interval timer shooting] will be displayed and the 7 icon will flash.
  • Page 482 Resuming Interval-Timer Photography Interval timer shooting can be resumed as described below. To resume shooting immediately: Highlight [Restart] and press J. To resume shooting at a specified time: Highlight [Restart option] and press 2, then highlight [Choose day/time] and press 2. Choose a starting date and time and press J.
  • Page 483 Ending Interval-Timer Photography To end interval-timer photography before all the photos are taken, select [Interval timer shooting] in the photo shooting menu, highlight [Off], and press J. Note that the menus may not be displayed when the G button is pressed if the time selected for [Interval] is very short. In this case you will need to press J to pause interval-timer photography and then select [Interval timer shooting] in the photo shooting menu, highlight [Off], and press J.
  • Page 484 Release Mode Regardless of the release mode selected, the camera will take the specified number of shots at each interval. Adjusting Settings Between Shots Pictures can be viewed and shooting and menu settings adjusted between shots. Note, however, that the display will turn off and shooting will resume a few seconds before the next shot is taken. Interval-Timer Photography: Restrictions Interval-timer photography cannot be combined with some camera features, including: video recording,...

  • Page 485: Time-Lapse Video

    Time-lapse video G button U C photo shooting menu The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a time-lapse video. Option Description Start time-lapse recording. Shooting starts after about 3 s and [Start] continues at the interval selected for [Interval] for the time selected for [Shooting time].
  • Page 486 Option Description [ON]: Enable interval priority to ensure that frames shot in modes P and A are taken at the chosen interval. Release priority is enabled regardless of the options selected for Custom Settings a1 [AF-C priority selection] and a2 [AF-S priority selection].

  • Page 487: Recording Time-Lapse Videos

    Recording Time-Lapse Videos Before Shooting Take test shots and check the results in the monitor. Before proceeding, select [Time zone and date] in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date. We recommend using one of the following power sources to prevent loss of power while shooting is in progress: A fully-charged battery...
  • Page 488 Choose the total shooting time. Highlight [Shooting time] Choose a shooting time (in and press 2. hours and minutes) and press The maximum shooting time is 23 hours and 59 minutes. Enable or disable exposure smoothing. Highlight [Exposure smoothing] and press 2 to select [ON] or [OFF]. Selecting [ON] smooths abrupt changes in exposure.
  • Page 489 Choose the image area. Highlight [Choose image Highlight an option and press area] and press 2. Choose a video file type. Highlight [Video file type] Highlight an option and press and press 2. Choose the frame size and rate. Highlight [Frame size/frame Highlight an option and press rate] and press 2.
  • Page 490 Choose an interval priority option. Highlight [Interval priority] and press 2 to select [ON] or [OFF]. Choose whether the camera focuses between shots. Highlight [Focus before each shot] and press 2 to select [ON] or [OFF]. If [ON] is selected for [Focus before each shot], the camera will focus before each shot according to the option currently selected for focus mode.
  • Page 491 Highlight [Start] and press J. Shooting starts after about 3 s. The display turns off during shooting. The camera takes pictures at interval selected for [Interval] for the time selected for [Shooting time] in Step 2. During Shooting The memory card access lamp lights between shots. If the display is turned on by pressing the shutter-release button halfway, the message [Interval timer shooting] will be displayed and the 8 icon will flash.
  • Page 492 Ending Shooting To end shooting before all the photos are taken, press J or select [Time-lapse video] in the photo shooting menu, highlight [Off], and press J. Note that the menus may not be displayed when the G button is pressed if the time selected for [Interval] is very short. A video will be created from the frames shot to the point where shooting ended and normal photography will resume.
  • Page 493 Cautions: Time-Lapse Videos Sound is not recorded with time-lapse videos. The shutter speed and the time needed to record the picture to the memory card may vary from shot to shot. As a result, camera may be unable to take shots at the selected interval. Shooting will not begin if a time-lapse video cannot be recorded at current settings, for example if: the value selected for [Interval] is longer than that selected for [Shooting time], [00:00'00"] is selected for [Interval] or [Shooting time], or...

  • Page 494: Focus Shift Shooting

    Focus shift shooting G button U C photo shooting menu Focus shift automatically varies focus over a series of shots. Use it to take photos that will later be combined using focus stacking to create a single picture with increased depth of field. Before using focus shift, choose a focus mode of AF‑A, AF‑S, or AF-C and a release mode other than self-timer or high-speed frame capture +.
  • Page 495 Option Description [ON]: Focus will return to the starting position once all the shots in the current sequence have been taken. This saves you having to refocus each time when photographing subjects at the same focus distance several times in succession. [Focus position auto reset] [OFF]: Focus remains fixed at the position for the final shot in the sequence.

  • Page 496: Focus Shift Photography

    Focus Shift Photography Before Shooting Take a test shot at current settings. We recommend using one of the following power sources to prevent loss of power while shooting is in progress: A fully-charged battery An optional EH-8P AC adapter connected using the supplied USB cable (featuring Type-C connectors at both ends) An optional EP‑5B power connector with an EH‑5d, EH‑5c, or EH‑5b AC adapter A third-party portable charger (power bank)
  • Page 497 Adjust focus shift settings. Choose the number of shots. Highlight [No. of shots] and Choose the number of shots press 2. and press J. The maximum number of shots is 300. We recommend taking more shots than you think you’ll need. You can winnow them down during focus stacking.
  • Page 498 Choose the interval until next shot. Highlight [Interval until next Choose the interval between shot] and press 2. shots and press J. Choose the interval between shots, in seconds. To ensure correct exposure when using a flash, choose an interval long enough for the flash to charge.
  • Page 499 Choose whether to use the electronic shutter. Highlight [Electronic shutter Highlight [Electronic shutter] options] and press 2. and press 2 to select [ON] or [OFF]. The volume of the sound made when the electronic shutter is released can be chosen using [Volume].
  • Page 500 Choose starting folder options. Highlight [Starting storage After highlighting the desired folder] and press 2. options and pressing J to turn them on (M) or off (U), press 4. Highlight [Start] and press J. Shooting starts after about 3 s. The display turns off during shooting. The camera takes photographs at the selected interval, starting at the focus distance selected at the start of shooting and progressing out toward infinity by the selected...
  • Page 501 Ending Focus Shift Photography To end shooting before all shots have been taken, either: select [Focus shift shooting] in the photo shooting menu, highlight [Off], and press J, or press the shutter-release button halfway or press the J button between shots. Cautions: Focus Shift Photography The shutter speed and the time needed to record the picture may vary from shot to shot.
  • Page 502 Tip: Aperture Given that pictures shot at very small apertures (high f-numbers) may lack definition, we recommend that you choose apertures wider (f-numbers lower) than f/8–f/11. Tip: Close-ups Because focus depth is reduced at short focus distances, we recommend choosing smaller focus steps and increasing the number of shots when photographing subjects close to the camera.

  • Page 503: Pixel Shift Shooting

    G button U C photo shooting menu The camera automatically shoots a series of NEF (RAW) photos, changing the position of the image sensor with each one. The photos can be merged using Nikon’s NX Studio software to create a single high-resolution image.

  • Page 504: Taking Photos Using Pixel Shift

    An optional EP‑5B power connector with an EH‑5d, EH‑5c, or EH‑5b AC adapter A third-party portable charger (power bank) NX Studio Be sure to download and install the latest version from the Nikon Download Center. Earlier versions may not support pixel shift merge. Keep the camera steady, for example by using a tripod.
  • Page 505 Select a [Pixel shift shooting mode]. Highlight [Pixel shift shooting mode] and press 2. Highlight [On (series)] or [On (single photo)] using 1 or 3 and press J. Image quality will be fixed at [RAW]. The electronic shutter will be used regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting d6 [Shutter type].
  • Page 506 Choose a value for [Delay]. Highlight [Delay] and press 2. Choose the delay between the shutter-release button being pressed all the way down and the start of pixel shift photography. Choose a delay (in seconds) using 1 or 3 and press J. Choose a value for [Interval until next shot].
  • Page 507 Merge the NEF (RAW) photos using NX Studio. See NX Studio’s online help for detailed instructions. The desired results may not be achieved if the subject moved or lighting changed during shooting. Ending Pixel Shift To end pixel-shift photography before all the photos in the current series have been taken, either press the shutter-release button halfway or press the J button between shots.

  • Page 508: The Video Recording Menu

    The Video Recording Menu The Video Recording Menu To view the video recording menu, select the 1 tab in the camera menus. The video recording menu contains the following items: [Reset video recording menu] ( 510) [Storage folder] ( 511) [File naming] ( 512) [Destination] (...
  • Page 509 [Video self-timer] ( 537) [Vibration reduction] ( 538) [Electronic VR] ( 539) [Microphone sensitivity] ( 540) [Attenuator] ( 541) [Frequency response] ( 542) [Wind noise reduction] ( 543) [Mic jack plug-in power] ( 544) [Headphone volume] ( 545) [Timecode] ( 546) [External rec.

  • Page 510: Reset Video Recording Menu

    Reset video recording menu G button U 1 video recording menu Reset all video recording menu settings to their default values. Reset video recording menu...

  • Page 511: Storage Folder

    Storage folder G button U 1 video recording menu Choose the folder in which subsequent pictures will be stored. More information is available in the section devoted to the [Storage folder] item in the photo shooting menu ( 407). “Storage Folder” Changes to [Storage folder] in the photo shooting menu apply in the video recording menu and vice versa.

  • Page 512: File Naming

    File naming G button U 1 video recording menu Choose the three-letter prefix used in naming the files in which videos are stored; the default prefix is “DSC” (  411). File naming...

  • Page 513: Destination

    Destination G button U 1 video recording menu Choose the slot to which videos are recorded when two memory cards are inserted. The menu shows the time available on each card. Recording ends automatically when no time remains on the current card. Destination...

  • Page 514: Video File Type

    Video file type G button U 1 video recording menu Choose the video file type. For more information, see the section on “Video File Types” ( 200) in the “Video Recording” chapter. Video file type...

  • Page 515: Frame Size/Frame Rate

    Frame size/frame rate G button U 1 video recording menu Choose the video frame size (in pixels) and frame rate. For more information, see the section on “Video Frame Size and Rate Options” ( 202) in the “Video Recording” chapter. Frame size/frame rate...

  • Page 516: Image Area

    Image area G button U 1 video recording menu Choose a video crop. For more information, see the section on “Video Image Area Options” (  209) in the “Video Recording” chapter. Image area...

  • Page 517: Iso Sensitivity Settings

    ISO sensitivity settings G button U 1 video recording menu Adjust the following ISO sensitivity settings for use in video mode. Option Description Choose the upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity control from values between ISO 200 and Hi 2.0. [Maximum sensitivity] The selected value serves as the upper limit for ISO sensitivity in modes P, S, and A and when [ON] is selected for [Auto ISO control (mode M)] in mode M.

  • Page 518: White Balance

    White balance G button U 1 video recording menu Choose the white balance for videos. Select [Same as photo settings] to use the option currently selected for photos (  182). White balance...

  • Page 519: Set Picture Control

    Set Picture Control G button U 1 video recording menu Choose a Picture Control for videos. Select [Same as photo settings] to use the option currently selected for photos ( 164). Set Picture Control...

  • Page 520: Manage Picture Control

    Manage Picture Control G button U 1 video recording menu Save modified Picture Controls as Custom Picture Controls (  177). Manage Picture Control...

  • Page 521: Hlg Quality

    HLG quality G button U 1 video recording menu Adjust HLG video image processing options for use when [HLG] is chosen as the tone mode for [Video file type] > [H.265 10-bit (MOV)] in the video recording menu. Option Description Apply sharpening to areas of contrast within the picture. Adjusting [Quick sharp] simultaneously adjusts [Sharpening], [Mid-range sharpening], and [Clarity] for well-balanced results.

  • Page 522: Active D-Lighting

    Active D-Lighting G button U 1 video recording menu Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating videos with natural contrast. Option Description [Extra high] [High] Choose the amount of Active D-Lighting performed from (in order from high to low) [Extra high], [High], [Normal], and [Low]. [Normal] [Low] [Off]...

  • Page 523: High Iso Nr

    High ISO NR G button U 1 video recording menu Reduce “noise” (randomly-spaced bright pixels) in videos recorded at high ISO sensitivities (  431). High ISO NR...

  • Page 524: Vignette Control

    Vignette control G button U 1 video recording menu Reduce vignetting in videos ( 432). Vignette Control Changes to [Vignette control] in the photo shooting menu apply in the video recording menu and vice versa. Vignette control...

  • Page 525: Diffraction Compensation

    Diffraction compensation G button U 1 video recording menu Choose whether to reduce diffraction in videos ( 433). Diffraction Compensation Changes to [Diffraction compensation] in the photo shooting menu apply in the video recording menu and vice versa. Diffraction compensation...

  • Page 526: Auto Distortion Control

    Auto distortion control G button U 1 video recording menu Choose whether to reduce barrel and pin-cushion distortion in videos ( 434). Auto Distortion Control Changes to [Auto distortion control] in the photo shooting menu apply in the video recording menu and vice versa. Auto distortion control...

  • Page 527: Skin Softening

    Skin softening G button U 1 video recording menu Adjust skin softening settings for video recording. Select [Same as photo settings] to use the option currently selected for photos ( 435). Restrictions on Skin Softening in Video Mode Skin softening will not be performed if: [N-RAW 12-bit (NEV)] is selected for [Video file type] in the video recording menu or [N-Log] is chosen for tone mode when [H.265 10-bit (MOV)] is selected for [Video file type] in the video recording menu.

  • Page 528: Portrait Impression Balance

    Portrait impression balance G button U 1 video recording menu Adjust portrait impression balance settings for video recording ( 436). Portrait impression balance...

  • Page 529: Video Flicker Reduction

    Video flicker reduction G button U 1 video recording menu This function reduces flicker and banding in the shooting display and in footage recorded under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting. The frequency of the power supply can be selected from [Auto], [50 Hz], and [60 Hz] according to the region of the shooting location. If [Auto] fails to produce the desired results, select [50 Hz] or [60 Hz] according to the frequency of the local power supply and take test shots.

  • Page 530: High-Frequency Flicker Reduction

    High-frequency flicker reduction G button U 1 video recording menu Selecting [On (shutter speed fine-tuning)] allows shutter speeds between ¹⁄₈₀₀₀ and ¹⁄₃₀ s to be adjusted in smaller increments in modes S and M, letting speeds that keep flicker to a minimum be found by viewing the preview in the shooting display.

  • Page 531: Metering

    Metering G button U 1 video recording menu Choose how the camera meters exposure in video mode. [Spot metering] is not available in the video recording menu (  441). Metering...

  • Page 532: Focus Mode

    Focus mode G button U 1 video recording menu Choose a focus mode for video recording ( 120). Focus mode...

  • Page 533: Af-Area Mode

    AF-area mode G button U 1 video recording menu Choose an AF-area mode for video recording (  122). AF-area mode...

  • Page 534: Af/Mf Subject Detection Options

    AF/MF subject detection options G button U 1 video recording menu Subject detection Choose the type of subject to which the camera gives priority when focusing in video mode (  126). AF when subject not detected Choose whether the camera focuses if unable to detect a subject of the type selected for [Subject detection] when [Full-time AF] is selected for focus mode.

  • Page 535: Product Review Mode

    Product review mode G button U 1 video recording menu Set the product review mode to focus on subjects close to the camera. For more information, see the section on “Product Review Mode” (  212) in the “Video Recording” chapter. Product review mode...

  • Page 536: Mf Subject Detection Area

    MF subject detection area G button U 1 video recording menu Choose the manual focus subject detection area. For more information, see “Using Subject Detection with Manual Focus” ( 127) in the “Subject Detection” portion of the “Focus” section. MF subject detection area...

  • Page 537: Video Self-Timer

    Video self-timer G button U 1 video recording menu Set the self-timer in video mode. For more information, see the section on “Video Self-Timer” ( 211) in the “Video Recording” chapter. Video self-timer...

  • Page 538: Vibration Reduction

    Vibration reduction G button U 1 video recording menu Adjust vibration reduction settings for video mode. Select [Same as photo settings] to use the option currently selected for photos ( 451). Vibration reduction...

  • Page 539: Electronic Vr

    Electronic VR G button U 1 video recording menu Choose whether to enable electronic vibration reduction in video mode. Caution: Electronic Vibration Reduction [Electronic VR] is fixed at [OFF] while: [N-RAW 12-bit (NEV)] is selected for [Video file type] in the video recording menu, 120p or 100p is selected for frame rate, 1920 ×...

  • Page 540: Microphone Sensitivity

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

  • Page 541: Attenuator

    Attenuator G button U 1 video recording menu Select [ON] to reduce microphone gain and prevent audio distortion when recording videos in loud environments. Attenuator...

  • Page 542: Frequency Response

    Frequency response G button U 1 video recording menu Choose the range of frequencies to which built-in and external microphones respond. Option Description Record a wide range of frequencies. Choose for everything from music to [Wide range] the bustling hum of a city street. [Vocal range] Choose for human voices.

  • Page 543: Wind Noise Reduction

    Wind noise reduction G button U 1 video recording menu Select [ON] to enable the low-cut filter, reducing noise produced by wind blowing over the built-in microphone. Note that other sounds may also be affected. Selecting [ON] for [Wind noise reduction] has no effect on optional stereo microphones. Wind-noise reduction for optional stereo microphones that support this feature can be enabled or disabled using microphone controls.

  • Page 544: Mic Jack Plug-In Power

    Mic jack plug-in power G button U 1 video recording menu The camera does not provide power to external microphones when [OFF] is selected. To prevent noise from interference generated by the power supply, we recommend turning plug-in power [OFF] when using microphones that do not require plug-in power. For information on whether your microphone requires plug-in power, consult the manufacturer.

  • Page 545: Headphone Volume

    Headphone volume G button U 1 video recording menu Press 1 or 3 to adjust headphone volume. Headphone volume...

  • Page 546: Timecode

    Timecode G button U 1 video recording menu Choose whether to record time codes giving the hour, minute, second, and frame number for each frame when shooting videos. Time codes are not included in videos shot with [H.264 8-bit (MP4)] selected for [Video file type] in the video recording menu. Option Description [On]: Record time codes.

  • Page 547: External Rec. Cntrl (Hdmi)

    External rec. cntrl (HDMI) G button U 1 video recording menu Selecting [ON] allows camera controls to be used to start and stop recording on the external recorder. For more information, see the section on “Recorders” (  302) in the “Connecting to HDMI TVs and Recorders”...

  • Page 548: Hi-Res Zoom

    Hi-Res Zoom G button U 1 video recording menu Selecting [ON] allows you to zoom in on your subject with no loss in resolution without using a zoom lens. For more information, see the section on “Hi-Res Zoom” (  213) in the “Video Recording” chapter.

  • Page 549: The Custom Settings Menu

    The Custom Settings Menu The Custom Settings Menu To view Custom Settings, select the A tab in the camera menus. Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. The Custom Settings menu is divided into two levels. The Custom Settings Menu...
  • Page 550 The Custom Settings menu contains the following items: [Reset custom settings] ( 553) a [Focus] a1: [AF-C priority selection] ( 554) a2: [AF-S priority selection] ( 555) a3: [Focus tracking with lock-on] ( 556) a4: [Focus points used] ( 557) a5: [Store points by orientation] ( 558) a6: [AF activation] (...
  • Page 551 d14: [Release timing indicator] ( 595) d15: [Image frame] ( 596) d16: [Grid type] ( 597) d17: [Virtual horizon type] ( 598) d18: [Half-press to cancel zoom (MF)] ( 601) d19: [Custom monitor shooting display] ( 602) d20: [Custom viewfinder shooting display] ( 604) e [Bracketing/flash] e1: [Flash sync speed] (...
  • Page 552 g11: [View assist] ( 680) g12: [Zebra pattern] ( 681) g13: [Limit zebra pattern tone range] ( 683) g14: [Grid type] ( 684) g15: [Brightness information display] ( 685) g16: [Half-press to cancel zoom (MF)] ( 686) g17: [Custom monitor shooting display] ( 687) g18: [Custom viewfinder shooting display] ( 689)

  • Page 553: Reset Custom Settings

    Reset custom settings G button UA Custom Settings menu Reset custom settings to their default values. Reset custom settings...

  • Page 554: A1: Af-C Priority Selection

    a1: AF-C priority selection G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose whether photos can be taken before the camera focuses when AF-C is selected. Option Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed [Release] (release priority). Priority is normally given to release, but if the subject is dark or low contrast and the camera is in continuous-release mode, priority will be [Focus + release] given to focus for the first shot in each series.

  • Page 555: A2: Af-S Priority Selection

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

  • Page 556: A3: Focus Tracking With Lock-On

    a3: Focus tracking with lock-on G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose how quickly focus responds if something passes between the subject and the camera when AF-C is selected for the focus mode or AF-C is selected when the camera is in AF-A mode. Blocked shot AF response Choose [5] ([Delayed]) to help maintain focus on your original subject.

  • Page 557: A4: Focus Points Used

    a4: Focus points used G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the number of focus points available for manual focus-point selection when an option other than [Auto-area AF] is selected for AF-area mode. Option Description Every focus point available in the current AF-area mode can be [All points] selected.

  • Page 558: A5: Store Points By Orientation

    a5: Store points by orientation G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose whether separate focus points can be selected for “wide” (landscape) orientation, for “tall” (portrait) orientation with the camera rotated 90° clockwise, and for “tall” orientation with the camera rotated 90° counterclockwise. Select [Off] to use the same focus point regardless of camera orientation.
  • Page 559 Select [Focus point] to enable separate focus-point selection. To enable separate selection of both the focus point and AF-area mode, choose [Focus point and AF-area mode]. Camera rotated 90° counter- Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90° clockwise clockwise a5: Store points by orientation...

  • Page 560: A6: Af Activation

    a6: AF activation G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose whether the shutter-release button can be used to focus. Option Description [Shutter/AF-ON] The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. [AF-ON only] The camera does not focus when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Highlighting [AF-ON only] and pressing 2 displays [Out-of-focus release] options.

  • Page 561: A7: Focus Point Persistence

    a7: Focus point persistence G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose whether the focus point selected by the camera continues in use after you change AF-area modes using a control to which one of [AF-area mode] or [AF-area mode + AF-ON] has been assigned via Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)].

  • Page 562: A8: Limit Af-Area Mode Selection

    a8: Limit AF-area mode selection G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the AF-area modes that can be selected by rotating the sub-command dial while pressing a control to which [Focus mode/AF-area mode] has been assigned using Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)]. Highlight options and press J or 2 to select (M) or deselect (U).

  • Page 563: A9: Focus Point Wrap-Around

    a9: Focus point wrap-around G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose whether focus-point selection “wraps around” from one edge of the display to another. If [ON] is selected, focus-point selection will “wrap around” from top to bottom, bottom to top, right to left, and left to right, so that, for example, pressing 2 when a focus point at the right edge of the display is highlighted selects the corresponding point at the left edge.

  • Page 564: A10: Focus Point Display

    a10: Focus point display G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose from the focus point display options below. Manual focus mode Option Description [ON] The focus point is displayed at all times in manual focus mode. [OFF] The focus point is displayed only during focus-point selection. Dynamic-area AF assist Choose whether both the selected focus point and the surrounding focus points are displayed in dynamic-area AF mode.

  • Page 565: Af-C In-Focus Display

    AF-C in-focus display Choose whether the focus point changes color when the subject is in focus in focus mode AF‑C. Option Description [ON] The focus point is displayed in green when the camera judges that the subject is in focus. The active focus point is displayed in red or yellow at all times, whether or not the camera [OFF] is in focus.

  • Page 566: A11: Built-In Af-Assist Illuminator

    Do not obstruct the AF-assist illuminator while it is lit. Some lenses may block the light from the AF-assist illuminator at some or all focus distances. Information on these restrictions is available from the Nikon Download Center. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Caution: Using Profoto A10 (On-Camera Flash) as the AF-Assist Illuminator The Profoto A10's continuous LED light can be used as the AF-assist illuminator.

  • Page 567: A12: Focus Peaking

    a12: Focus peaking G button UA Custom Settings menu When focus peaking is enabled in manual focus mode, objects that are in focus are indicated by colored outlines in the display. You can choose the color. Focus peaking display Select [ON] to enable focus peaking. Focus peaking sensitivity Choose focus peaking sensitivity from [3 (high sensitivity)], [2 (standard)], and [1 (low sensitivity)].

  • Page 568: A13: Focus Point Selection Speed

    a13: Focus point selection speed G button UA Custom Settings menu The speed at which the camera cycles through focus points while the multi selector or sub-selector is pressed can be chosen from [Low], [Normal], and [High]. a13: Focus point selection speed...

  • Page 569: A14: Manual Focus Ring In Af Mode

    a14: Manual focus ring in AF mode G button UA Custom Settings menu This item is available with compatible lenses only. Use it to choose whether the lens focus ring can be used for manual focus in autofocus mode. Option Description Autofocus can be over-ridden by rotating the lens focus ring (autofocus with manual override).

  • Page 570: B1: Iso Sensitivity Step Value

    b1: ISO sensitivity step value G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose whether changes to ISO sensitivity are made in increments of ¹⁄₃ or 1 EV. If the value currently selected for ISO sensitivity is not available at the chosen setting, ISO sensitivity will be set to the nearest available value.

  • Page 571: B2: Ev Steps For Exposure Cntrl

    b2: EV steps for exposure cntrl G button UA Custom Settings menu Select the increments used for adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, bracketing, and exposure and flash compensation. If [ 1 EV steps (comp. 1/3 EV)] is selected, changes to shutter speed, aperture, and bracketing will be made in increments of 1 EV and changes to exposure and flash compensation in increments of ¹⁄₃ EV.

  • Page 572: B3: Easy Exposure Compensation

    b3: Easy exposure compensation G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose whether the E button is needed for exposure compensation in photo mode. Option Description Only a command dial is needed to adjust exposure compensation. The setting [On (Auto reset)] selected with the command dial is reset when the camera turns off or the standby timer expires.

  • Page 573: B4: Matrix Metering Face Detection

    b4: Matrix metering face detection G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose whether exposure is adjusted for the faces of human portrait subjects detected by the camera when [Matrix metering] is selected. Option Description [ON] The camera adjusts exposure for faces. [OFF] Exposure is not adjusted according to whether faces have been detected.

  • Page 574: B5: Center-Weighted Area

    b5: Center-weighted area G button UA Custom Settings menu When [Center-weighted metering] is selected, the camera assigns the greatest weight to an area in the center of the shooting display when setting exposure. Option Description The camera assigns the greatest weight to an area equivalent to a circle [Small] 8 mm in diameter.

  • Page 575: B6: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure

    b6: Fine-tune optimal exposure G button UA Custom Settings menu Use this option to fine-tune the exposure value selected by the camera; exposure can be fine-tuned separately for each metering method. Exposure can be adjusted up for brighter exposures or down for darker exposures in the range +1 to –1 EV in steps of ¹⁄₆ EV.

  • Page 576: C1: Shutter-Release Button Ae-L

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

  • Page 577: C2: Self-Timer

    c2: Self-timer G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay, the number of shots taken, and the interval between shots in self-timer mode. Option Description [Self-timer delay] Choose the length of the shutter-release delay. Press 1 and 3 to choose the number of shots taken each time the [Number of shots] shutter-release button is pressed;...

  • Page 578: C3: Power Off Delay

    c3: Power off delay G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose how long the displays remain on, and how long the camera waits before returning from picture review to shooting mode, when no operations are performed. Longer power-off delays reduce battery endurance. Option Description Choose how long the monitor or viewfinder waits to turn off after playback...

  • Page 579: D1: Cl Mode Shooting Speed

    d1: CL mode shooting speed G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the frame advance rate for low-speed continuous release mode; options range from 1 to 7 fps. d1: CL mode shooting speed...

  • Page 580: D2: Maximum Shots Per Burst

    d2: Maximum shots per burst G button UA Custom Settings menu You can set the camera to take 1–200 shots in a single burst in continuous release modes. No limits are placed on the number of shots that can be taken in a single burst when shutter speed is set to 1 s or slower in mode S or M.

  • Page 581: D3: Pre-Release Capture Options

    d3: Pre-Release Capture options G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the length of the burst recorded from the end of the memory buffer when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down and the maximum length of the burst recorded while the shutter- release button is fully pressed in high-speed frame capture + mode.
  • Page 582 Option Description If an option other than [None] is selected, the camera will buffer frames while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, but only the frames added to the buffer in the final n seconds, where n is the value selected for [Pre-release burst], will be recorded to the memory card when the [Pre-release burst] shutter-release button is pressed all the way down (“Pre-Release Capture”).

  • Page 583: D4: Sync. Release Mode Options

    d4: Sync. release mode options G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose whether the shutters on the remote cameras are synchronized with the shutter on the master camera when using the [Connect to other cameras] item in the network menu. For information on synchronized release using [Connect to other cameras] in the network menu, see the section on “Synchronized Release”...

  • Page 584: D5: Exposure Delay Mode

    d5: Exposure delay mode G button UA Custom Settings menu In situations where the slightest camera movement can blur pictures, shutter release can be delayed by from about 0.2 to 3 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. A z icon appears in the shooting display when an option other than [Off] is selected.

  • Page 585: D6: Shutter Type

    d6: Shutter type G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the type of shutter used for photographs. Option Description The camera selects the shutter type automatically according to shutter speed. The electronic front-curtain [Auto] shutter is used to reduce blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds.

  • Page 586: D7: Extended Shutter Speeds (M)

    d7: Extended shutter speeds (M) G button UA Custom Settings menu Extend the range of shutter speeds available in mode M; the slowest shutter speed available when [ON] is selected is 900 s (15 minutes). Extended shutter speeds can be used for pictures of the night sky and other long exposures.

  • Page 587: D8: Limit Selectable Image Area

    d8: Limit selectable image area G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the options that can be accessed by rotating a command dial in the i menu or while pressing a control to which image area has been assigned. Highlight options and press J or 2 to select (M) or deselect (U). Modes marked with a check (M) are available for selection via the command dials.

  • Page 588: D9: File Number Sequence

    d9: File number sequence G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose a file numbering option. Option Description When a new folder is created or a new memory card is inserted in the camera, file [On] numbering will continue from the last number used. This simplifies file management by minimizing the occurrence of duplicate file names when multiple cards are used.
  • Page 589 File Number Sequence If a picture is taken when the current folder contains a picture numbered 9999, a new folder will be created and file numbering will restart from 0001. When the current folder number reaches 999, the camera will no longer be able to create new folders and the shutter release will be disabled if: the current folder contains 5000 pictures (in addition, video recording will be disabled if the camera calculates that the number of files needed to record a video of the maximum length...

  • Page 590: D10: View Mode (Photo Lv)

    d10: View mode (photo Lv) G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose whether the camera adjusts the preview in the viewfinder or monitor to reflect how shooting settings will affect the hue and brightness of the final picture. Regardless of the option selected, the effects of camera settings are always visible in video mode.
  • Page 591 Option Description The effects of changes to settings such as white balance, Picture Controls, and exposure compensation are not visible in the shooting display. Pressing 2 when [Adjust for ease of viewing] is highlighted displays [Auto] and [Custom] options. [Auto]: Color, brightness, and other settings are adjusted for ease of viewing, making it easier to frame pictures and perform other tasks.

  • Page 592: D11: Starlight View (Photo Lv)

    d11: Starlight view (photo Lv) G button UA Custom Settings menu Select [ON] to brighten the display for ease of viewing in dark environments (starlight view). Note that the display may become slightly jerky when starlight view is in effect. d11: Starlight view (photo Lv)

  • Page 593: D12: Warm Display Colors

    d12: Warm display colors G button UA Custom Settings menu Use warmer colors with reduced brightness in the shooting, menu, and/or playback displays. This makes the displays easier to view with vision adapted to dark environments during astronomical photography and the like. Option Description Choose from the following options.

  • Page 594: D13: View All In Continuous Mode

    d13: View all in continuous mode G button UA Custom Settings menu If [OFF] is selected, the display will go blank during burst photography. d13: View all in continuous mode...

  • Page 595: D14: Release Timing Indicator

    d14: Release timing indicator G button UA Custom Settings menu Unlike in other release modes, the shooting display does not dim when the shutter is released in high-speed frame capture + mode. Choose how the display responds when the shutter is released in high-speed frame capture + mode.

  • Page 596: D15: Image Frame

    d15: Image frame G button UA Custom Settings menu Select [OFF] to hide the white border around the shooting displays in the monitor and viewfinder. d15: Image frame...

  • Page 597: D16: Grid Type

    d16: Grid type G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose a framing grid for the shooting display. The selected grid can be displayed by placing a check (M) next to b in the list for Custom Setting d19 [Custom monitor shooting display] (  602) or d20 [Custom viewfinder shooting display] ( ...

  • Page 598: D17: Virtual Horizon Type

    d17: Virtual horizon type G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose a virtual horizon for the shooting display. The selected virtual horizon can be displayed by placing a check (M) next to D in the list for Custom Setting d19 [Custom monitor shooting display] ( ...

  • Page 599: Roll

    Roll Camera rotated clockwise Camera rotated counterclockwise Option [Type A] [Type B] d17: Virtual horizon type...

  • Page 600: Pitch

    Pitch Camera tilted forward Camera tilted back Option [Type A] [Type B] The Virtual Horizon Display Note that the display may not be accurate when the camera is tilted at a sharp angle forward or back. The camera will not display the virtual horizon or pitch and roll indicators when held at angles at which tilt cannot be measured.

  • Page 601: D18: Half-Press To Cancel Zoom (Mf)

    d18: Half-press to cancel zoom (MF) G button UA Custom Settings menu When the view through the lens is zoomed in during manual focus while [ON] is selected, the zoom can be cancelled by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. d18: Half-press to cancel zoom (MF)

  • Page 602: D19: Custom Monitor Shooting Display

    d19: Custom monitor shooting display G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the monitor displays accessible by pressing the DISP button during shooting. Highlight items ([Display 2] through [Display 5]) and press J to select (M) or deselect (U). Only displays marked with a check (M) can be accessed by pressing the DISP button during shooting.
  • Page 603 Option Description Add an 8 or 12 mm circle to the center of the shooting display whenever [Center-weighted metering] is selected for [Metering] in the photo shooting menu. [Center-weighted area] The size of the circle varies with the option selected for Custom Setting b5 [Center-weighted area].

  • Page 604: D20: Custom Viewfinder Shooting Display

    d20: Custom viewfinder shooting display G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the viewfinder displays accessible by pressing the DISP button during shooting. Highlight items ([Display 2] through [Display 4]) and press J to select (M) or deselect (U). Only displays marked with a check (M) can be accessed by pressing the DISP button during shooting. [Display 1] cannot be deselected (U).

  • Page 605: E1: Flash Sync Speed

    e1: Flash sync speed G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the flash sync speed. Option Description Flash sync speed is set to ¹⁄₂₀₀ s. With compatible flash units, auto FP high- speed sync will automatically be enabled at shutter speeds faster than ¹⁄₂₀₀ s. In modes P and A, auto FP high-speed sync will be activated if the actual shutter speed is faster than ¹⁄₂₀₀ s.
  • Page 606 Caution: Auto FP High-Speed Sync Depending on the shutter speed, horizontal lines may appear in pictures taken using auto FP high- speed sync when [1/200 s (Auto FP)] is selected. This effect can be mitigated by: choosing a slower shutter speed or adjusting flash output.

  • Page 607: E2: Flash Shutter Speed

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

  • Page 608: E3: Exposure Comp. For Flash

    e3: Exposure comp. for flash G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose how the camera adjusts flash level when exposure compensation is used. Option Description The camera adjusts both the flash level and exposure. This changes [Entire frame] the exposure for the entire frame. [Background only] Exposure compensation is adjusted for the background only.

  • Page 609: E4: Auto C Iso Sensitivity Control

    e4: Auto c ISO sensitivity control G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose how the camera adjusts flash level when auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled. Option Description The camera takes both the main subject and background [Subject and background] lighting into account when adjusting ISO sensitivity. ISO sensitivity is adjusted only to ensure that the main subject is [Subject only] correctly exposed.

  • Page 610: E5: Modeling Flash

    Modeling flash G button UA Custom Settings menu If [ON] is selected when the camera is used with an optional flash unit that supports the Nikon Creative Lighting system, pressing a control to which [Preview] has been assigned using Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] will emit a modeling flash.

  • Page 611: E6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)

    e6: Auto bracketing (mode M) G button UA Custom Settings menu The settings affected when bracketing is enabled in mode M and [OFF] is selected for [ISO sensitivity settings] > [Auto ISO sensitivity control] in the photo shooting menu are determined by the options selected for [Auto bracketing] >...

  • Page 612: E7: Bracketing Order

    e7: Bracketing order G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the order in which the shots in the bracketing program are taken. Option Description The unmodified shot is taken first, followed by the shot with the [MTR > under > over] lowest value, followed by the shot with the highest value. [Under >...

  • Page 613: E8: Flash Burst Priority

    e8: Flash burst priority G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose whether optional flash units emit monitor pre-flashes before each shot during burst photography in high- or low-speed continuous release mode. Option Description The flash unit emits a monitor pre-flash before the first shot in each sequence and locks output at the metered value for the remaining shots.

  • Page 614: F1: Customize I Menu

    f1: Customize i menu G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the items listed in the i menu displayed when the i button is pressed in photo mode. Highlight a position in the i menu, press J, and select the desired item. The following items can be assigned to the i menu. Option [Choose image area] [Tone mode]...
  • Page 615 Option [Metering] [Flash mode] [Flash compensation] [Focus mode] [AF-area mode/subj. detection] 122, [Vibration reduction] [Auto bracketing] [Multiple exposure] [HDR overlay] [Interval timer shooting] [Time-lapse video] [Focus shift shooting] [Pixel shift shooting] [Focus tracking with lock-on] [Silent mode] [Pre-Release Capture options] [Release mode] [Shutter type] [Custom controls (shooting)]...

  • Page 616: View Memory Card Info

    Option [Split-screen display zoom] [Focus peaking] [Monitor/viewfinder brightness] 718, [Warm display colors] [Airplane mode] [Wireless remote connection (ML-L7)] [Bluetooth remote cntrl connection] [Power battery pack info] View memory card info View the slot currently selected as the destination for new pictures and the options used to record pictures when two memory cards are inserted.

  • Page 617: Split-Screen Display Zoom

    To exit split-screen display zoom, press the i button. Power battery pack info If an optional MB-N14 power battery pack is attached, information about the batteries in the MB-N14 is displayed. For details, download the MB-N14 Reference Guide from the Nikon Download Center. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ f1: Customize i menu...

  • Page 618: F2: Custom Controls (Shooting)

    f2: Custom controls (shooting) G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the operations performed in photo mode using lens rings and camera buttons and command dials. You can also choose the roles played by the controls on optional battery packs connected to the camera.
  • Page 619 Option [ISO sensitivity button] [Exposure compensation button] [Picture Control button] [Command dials] [Lens Fn button] [Lens Fn2 button] [Lens Fn ring (counterclockwise)] [Lens Fn ring (clockwise)] [Lens memory set button] [Lens control ring] The roles that can be assigned are listed below. The roles available vary with the control. Role Description [Select center focus...
  • Page 620 Role Description Pressing the control recalls a focus position saved using a control to which [Save focus position] has been [Recall focus position] assigned. For more information, see “Saving and Recalling Focus Positions” ( 632). Press the control to choose the eye used for focus when [Switch eyes] the camera detects the eyes of a human or animal portrait subject.
  • Page 621 Role Description If [Auto] or [Natural light auto] is selected for white balance, white balance will lock when the control is pressed (white-balance lock). White-balance lock does [AWB lock (hold)] not end when the shutter is released. The lock will however be released when the control is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires.
  • Page 622 Role Description Press the control to display the same Picture Control list as when the i-menu [Set Picture Control] or [Set Picture Control (HLG)] is selected. The [Set Picture Control] options are displayed when [Tone mode] is [Set Picture Control] set to [SDR] in the photo shooting menu, and the [Set Picture Control (HLG)] options are displayed when [Tone mode] is set to [HLG] in the photo shooting...
  • Page 623 Role Description If the control is pressed when an option other than [WB bracketing] is selected for [Auto bracketing] > [Auto bracketing set] in the photo shooting menu in continuous release mode, the camera will take all the shots in the current bracketing program and repeat the bracketing burst while the shutter-release button [Bracketing burst] is pressed.
  • Page 624 Role Description Press the control to remotely take over the master camera role from another camera functioning as a master camera commanding remote cameras during synchronized release. [Override other cameras] This option takes effect when multiple cameras in the same group have been designated as masters using [Connect to other cameras] in the network menu.
  • Page 625 Role Description Press the control to zoom the display in on the area around the current focus point. Press again to cancel [Zoom on/off] zoom. To choose the zoom ratio, highlight [Zoom on/off] and press 2. Press the control to enable the virtual horizon display. Press again to hide the display.
  • Page 626 Role Description When a power zoom lens is attached, the camera zooms in while the control is pressed. This option is enabled [Power zoom +] automatically when [Power zoom −] is selected for [Fn2 button]. When a power zoom lens is attached, the camera zooms out while the control is pressed.
  • Page 627 Role Description Press the control and rotate a command dial to choose a [Metering] metering option. Press the control and rotate the main command dial [Flash mode/ to choose a flash mode and the sub-command dial to compensation] adjust flash output. Hold the control and rotate the main command dial to choose a release mode.
  • Page 628 Role Description Make adjustments to shutter speed and aperture in increments of 1 EV, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting b2 [EV steps for exposure cntrl]. In modes S and M, shutter speed can be adjusted [1 step spd/aperture] in increments of 1 EV by holding the control and rotating the main command dial.
  • Page 629 Role Description Rotate the lens Fn ring counterclockwise to reduce [Exposure compensation exposure compensation. This option is enabled automatically when [Exposure compensation +] is selected for [Lens Fn ring (clockwise)]. Rotate the lens Fn ring clockwise to increase ISO sensitivity. This option is enabled automatically when [ISO sensitivity (increase)] [ISO sensitivity (decrease)] is selected for [Lens Fn ring (counterclockwise)].

  • Page 630: Command Dials

    Command Dials The following roles can be assigned to the command dials. To view options, highlight items and press Role Description Reverse the roles of the main and sub-command dials in [Exposure setting] selected modes. Press 4 or 2 to highlight a mode and 1 or 3 to switch roles.

  • Page 631: Restoring Default Settings

    Restoring Default Settings You can reset selected controls to their default settings in the custom-control selection display. You can reset individual controls or all controls to their default settings. To reset a control, highlight it and press O; this will display a confirmation dialog.

  • Page 632: Saving And Recalling Focus Positions

    Saving and Recalling Focus Positions You can save the current focus position by pressing and holding a custom control to which you have assigned [Save focus position]. The saved focus position can be instantly restored by pressing a custom control assigned [Recall focus position] (“memory recall”). You may find this useful if you frequently return to subjects at a fixed focus distance.
  • Page 633 Highlight [Save to all] and press J. Focus on the desired subject in the shooting display and press and hold the control to which [Save focus position] is assigned. A F icon will appear in the shooting display if the operation is successful.
  • Page 634 “Save Individually” Assign [Recall focus position] to multiple controls. Select another control in the custom control list and, when prompted to choose a role, highlight [Save focus position] and press 2. Save options will be displayed. Highlight [Save individually] and press J. Focus on the desired subject in the shooting display and press and hold the control to which [Save focus position] is assigned.
  • Page 635 Press the button you intend to use for recall of the focus position saved in Step 4. Of the controls to which [Recall focus position] was assigned in Step 1, press the control you intend to use for recall of the focus position saved in Step 4. A message will appear in the shooting display if the operation is successful.

  • Page 636: F3: Custom Controls (Playback)

    f3: Custom controls (playback) G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the operations performed during playback using camera buttons and command dials. You can also choose the roles played by the controls on optional battery packs connected to the camera. Choose the roles played by the controls below. Highlight the desired control and press J.
  • Page 637 Option [Lens Fn2 button] [Lens Fn button] The roles that can be assigned to these controls are listed below. The roles available vary with the control. Role Description Press the control to toggle protection for the current picture on or [Protect] off.
  • Page 638 Role Description [Select for upload Press the control to upload the current picture to a computer or to computer] FTP server with which the camera is currently connected. To view upload options, highlight [Select for upload to computer] or [Select for upload (FTP)] and press 2. Highlight options and press J to select (M) or deselect (U).
  • Page 639 Role Description [RAW processing (current picture)] [RAW processing (multiple pictures)] [Trim] [Resize (current picture)] [Resize (multiple pictures)] [D-Lighting] Press the control to display the same retouch options as when the selected item is selected for [Retouch] in the i menu. [Straighten] [Distortion control]...

  • Page 640: Command Dials

    Command Dials The following roles can be assigned to the command dials. To view options, highlight items and press Frame advance Choose how frames can be skipped by rotating the command dials during full-frame playback. Option Description [ 1 frame] Skip forward or back a frame at a time.

  • Page 641: Video Playback

    Video playback Choose the roles played by the command dials during video playback. Option Description [ 1 frame] Advance or rewind a frame at a time. [ 5 frames] Advance or rewind 5 frames at a time. [10 frames] Advance or rewind 10 frames at a time. [ 2 s] Skip forward or back 2 s at a time.
  • Page 642 Frame advance zoom position Choose how the camera centers the display when either the main or sub-command dial is rotated to scroll through pictures during playback zoom. Option Description [Keep current zoom position] Center the display on the current zoom location. Center the display on the focus point that was active when [Prefer focus point] the photograph was taken.

  • Page 643: Restoring Default Settings

    Restoring Default Settings You can reset selected controls to their default settings in the custom-control selection display. You can reset individual controls or all controls to their default settings. For information on resetting the custom controls, see “Restoring Default Settings” in the “f2: Custom Controls (Shooting)”...

  • Page 644: F4: Touch Fn

    f4: Touch Fn G button UA Custom Settings menu Use monitor touch controls to adjust settings while framing pictures in the viewfinder. Touch Fn is available only when the monitor is in storage position with the screen facing outward. Enable/disable touch Fn Select [ON] to enable touch Fn.

  • Page 645: Touch Fn Area

    Role Description Tapping the touch Fn area in the monitor displays a framing grid in the [Framing grid] viewfinder. Tap again to hide the grid. The grid type can be selected using Custom Setting d16 or g14 [Grid type]. Tap the touch Fn area in the monitor to zoom the display in the viewfinder in [Zoom on/off] on the area around the current focus point.

  • Page 646: F5: Control Lock

    f5: Control lock G button UA Custom Settings menu Lock exposure settings or focus-point selection. Option Description Select [ON] to lock shutter speed at its current value in modes S and M. [Shutter speed lock] O icons appear in the shooting display when shutter-speed lock is in effect.

  • Page 647: F6: Reverse Dial Rotation

    f6: Reverse dial rotation G button UA Custom Settings menu Reverse the direction of rotation of the command dials for selected operations. Highlight [Exposure compensation] or [Shutter speed/aperture] and press 2 to select (M) or deselect (U). Press G to save changes and exit. The selected setting also applies to the command dials on optional battery packs.

  • Page 648: F7: Release Button To Use Dial

    f7: Release button to use dial G button UA Custom Settings menu Selecting [ON] allows adjustments that are normally made by holding a button and rotating a command dial to be made by rotating the command dial after the button is released. This ends when the button is pressed again, the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or the standby timer expires.

  • Page 649: F8: Reverse Indicators

    f8: Reverse indicators G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose whether certain horizontal indicators in the shooting and other displays are shown with negative values on the left and positive values on the right, or with positive values on the left and negative values on the right.

  • Page 650: F9: Reverse Ring For Focus

    f9: Reverse ring for focus G button UA Custom Settings menu Select [ON] to reverse the direction of rotation for the focus or control rings on Z mount lenses during manual focus. This option does not support: certain Z mount lenses that can only be focused manually, or F mount lenses connected via an FTZ II/FTZ mount adapter.

  • Page 651: F10: Focus Ring Rotation Range

    f10: Focus ring rotation range G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose how far the focus or control rings on Z mount lenses must be rotated to go all the way from the minimum focus distance to infinity. Option Description The focus distance changes by a large amount when the ring is rotated rapidly and [Non-linear] by a small amount when the ring is rotated slowly, without regard to how far the ring is rotated.

  • Page 652: F11: Control Ring Response

    f11: Control ring response G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose how responsive the lens control ring is when assigned [Aperture], [Power aperture], [Exposure compensation], [ISO sensitivity], or [Hi-Res Zoom] using Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] or g2 [Custom controls]. f11: Control ring response...

  • Page 653: F12: Switch Focus/Control Ring Roles

    f12: Switch focus/control ring roles G button UA Custom Settings menu If [ON] is selected, the focus ring will perform the role currently assigned to the control ring using Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] or g2 [Custom controls]. When [ON] is selected, the control ring functions solely in the [Focus (M/A)] role. This option applies only to compatible lenses.

  • Page 654: F13: Power Zoom (Pz) Button Options

    f13: Power zoom (PZ) button options G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose whether the X and W (Q) buttons can be used for power zoom during still photography 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 [Power zoom speed]...

  • Page 655: F14: Full-Frame Playback Flicks

    f14: Full-frame playback flicks G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the role assigned to the flick up and down or flick left and right gestures during full-frame playback. Flick up/Flick down Choose the operation performed by flicking up or down. Option Description Assign the current picture a pre-selected rating.

  • Page 656: Flick Advance Direction

    Flick advance direction Choose the gesture used for frame advance. Option Description [Left←Right] Flick from right to left to view the next picture. [Left→Right] Flick from left to right to view the next picture. f14: Full-frame playback flicks...

  • Page 657: F15: Prefer Sub-Selector Center

    f15: Prefer sub-selector center G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose how the sub-selector behaves while its center is pressed. Option Description [ON] The sub-selector cannot be used to position the focus point while the center is pressed. [OFF] The sub-selector can be used to position the focus point while the center is pressed. The center of the sub-selector, meanwhile, functions in the role chosen for [Sub-selector center] using Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] or g2 [Custom controls].

  • Page 658: G1: Customize I Menu

    g1: Customize i menu G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the items listed in the i menu displayed when the i button is pressed in video mode. Highlight a position in the i menu, press J, and select the desired item. The following items can be assigned to the i menu. Option [Frame size/frame rate] [Choose image area]...
  • Page 659 Option [Electronic VR] [Microphone sensitivity] [Attenuator] [Frequency response] [Wind noise reduction] [Headphone volume] [Hi-Res Zoom] [Silent mode] [Custom controls] [Focus peaking] [Zebra pattern] [Monitor/viewfinder brightness] 718, [Multi-selector power aperture] [Multi selector exposure comp.] [View video info] [Warm display colors] [Airplane mode] [Wireless remote connection (ML-L7)] [Bluetooth remote cntrl connection] [Power battery pack info]...

  • Page 660: Multi-Selector Power Aperture

    Multi-selector power aperture Choose whether the multi selector can be used for power aperture. When [Enable] is selected, holding 1 widens the aperture. Holding 3 narrows the aperture. Multi selector exposure comp. Choose whether the multi selector can be used to adjust exposure compensation. Selecting [Enable] allows exposure compensation to be set by pressing 1 or 3.

  • Page 661: G2: Custom Controls

    g2: Custom controls G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the operations performed in video mode using lens rings and camera buttons and command dials. You can also choose the roles played by the controls on optional battery packs connected to the camera.
  • Page 662 Option [ISO sensitivity button] [Exposure compensation button] [Picture Control button] [Command dials] [Shutter-release button] [Lens Fn2 button] [Lens Fn button] [Lens Fn ring (clockwise)] [Lens Fn ring (counterclockwise)] [Lens memory set button] [Lens control ring] The roles that can be assigned are listed below. The roles available vary with the control. Role Description [Select center focus...
  • Page 663 Role Description Pressing the control recalls a focus position saved using a control to which [Save focus position] has been [Recall focus position] assigned. For more information, see “Saving and Recalling Focus Positions” ( 632). Press the control to choose the eye used for focus when [Switch eyes] the camera detects the eyes of a human or animal portrait subject.
  • Page 664 Role Description If [Auto] or [Natural light auto] is selected for white balance, white balance will lock when the control is pressed (white-balance lock). White-balance lock does [AWB lock (hold)] not end when recording begins. The lock will however be released when the control is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires.
  • Page 665 Role Description Press the control to display a framing grid. To hide the [Framing grid] grid, press the control again. The display type can be selected using Custom Setting g14 [Grid type]. Press the control to zoom the display in on the area around the current focus point.
  • Page 666 Role Description Aperture widens while the button is pressed. This option is enabled automatically when [Power aperture (close)] is selected for [Fn2 button]. [Power aperture (open)] Rotate the lens Fn ring counterclockwise to widen the lens aperture. This option is enabled automatically when [Power aperture (close)] is selected for [Lens Fn ring (clockwise)].
  • Page 667 Role Description Rotate the lens Fn ring counterclockwise to decrease [ISO sensitivity ISO sensitivity. This option is enabled automatically when (decrease)] [ISO sensitivity (increase)] is selected for [Lens Fn ring (clockwise)]. Zoom in using Hi-Res Zoom; the zoom ratio increases while the control is pressed.
  • Page 668 Role Description Press the control and rotate a command dial to choose [Choose image area] the image area for videos. Note that the image area cannot be changed while recording is in progress. Adjust exposure compensation either by holding the [Exposure control and rotating a command dial or by rotating the compensation]...
  • Page 669 Role Description Press the control and rotate the main command dial to lock shutter speed (mode M). To lock aperture (modes A and M), press the control and rotate the [Control lock] sub-command dial. To lock focus-point selection, hold the control while using the multi selector to choose the focus point.

  • Page 670: Command Dials

    Command Dials The following roles can be assigned to the command dials. To view options, highlight items and press Role Description Reverse the roles of the main and sub-command dials in [Exposure setting] selected modes. Press 4 or 2 to highlight a mode and 1 or 3 to switch roles.

  • Page 671: Restoring Default Settings

    Restoring Default Settings You can reset selected controls to their default settings in the custom-control selection display. You can reset individual controls or all controls to their default settings. For information on resetting the custom controls, see “Restoring Default Settings” in the “f2: Custom Controls (Shooting)”...

  • Page 672: G3: Control Lock

    g3: Control lock G button UA Custom Settings menu Lock exposure settings or focus-point selection. Option Description Select [ON] to lock shutter speed at its current value in mode M. [Shutter speed lock] O icons appear in the shooting display when shutter-speed lock is in effect.

  • Page 673: G4: Limit Af-Area Mode Selection

    g4: Limit AF-area mode selection G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the AF-area modes that can be selected by rotating the sub-command dial while pressing a control to which [Focus mode/AF-area mode] has been assigned using Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls]. Highlight options and press J or 2 to select (M) or deselect (U).

  • Page 674: G5: Af Speed

    g5: AF speed G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the focus speed for video mode. Use [When to apply] to choose when the selected option applies. Option Description The camera focuses at the selected speed at all times in video [Always] mode.

  • Page 675: G6: Af Tracking Sensitivity

    g6: AF tracking sensitivity G button UA Custom Settings menu The AF tracking sensitivity for video mode can be set to values of from 1 to 7. Choose [7] ([Low]) to help maintain focus on your original subject. If the subject leaves the selected focus point when [1] ([High]) is selected, the camera will respond by quickly shifting focus to a new subject in the same area.

  • Page 676: G7: Hi-Res Zoom Speed

    g7: Hi-Res Zoom speed G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the zoom speed for Hi-Res Zoom. This option only takes effect when Hi-Res Zoom is assigned to a control using any of the [Fn1 button], [Fn2 button], [Lens Fn ring (clockwise)], and [Lens Fn ring (counterclockwise)] options for Custom Setting g2 [Custom controls].

  • Page 677: G8: Power Zoom (Pz) Button Options

    g8: Power zoom (PZ) button options G button UA Custom Settings menu 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 678: G9: Fine Iso Control (Mode M)

    g9: Fine ISO control (mode M) G button UA Custom Settings menu Selecting [On (1/6 EV)] allows ISO sensitivity for videos to be adjusted in increments of ¹⁄₆ EV in mode This option takes effect only when ISO sensitivity is adjusted via [ISO sensitivity settings] > [ISO sensitivity (mode M)] in the video recording menu.

  • Page 679: G10: Extended Shutter Speeds (S/M)

    g10: Extended shutter speeds (S/M) G button UA Custom Settings menu Select [ON] for access to a range of slower shutter speeds in modes S and M. When [OFF] is selected, the minimum shutter speed varies with frame rate as follows. 120p: ¹⁄₁₂₅ s 100p: ¹⁄₁₀₀...

  • Page 680: G11: View Assist

    g11: View assist G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose [ON] for a live preview of video footage recorded with [N-Log] selected for video tone mode, but note that the colors in the preview are simplified for enhanced contrast. Colors in the actual recorded footage are unaffected. Contrast is also enhanced when N-Log footage is viewed on the camera.

  • Page 681: G12: Zebra Pattern

    g12: Zebra pattern G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose whether a zebra pattern is used to indicate selected tone ranges in video mode. Pattern tone range Choose the tone range shown by the zebra pattern from [Highlights] or [Mid-tones], or select [Zebra pattern off] to turn the zebra pattern off.

  • Page 682: Mid-Tone Range

    Mid-tone range Choose the brightness needed to trigger the zebra display when [Mid-tones] is selected for [Pattern tone range]. The mid-tone range is defined as a brightness [Value] and [Range] of brightnesses centered around the selected value. Press 4 or 2 to highlight items and press 1 or 3 to change. Zebra Pattern If both the zebra display and focus peaking are enabled in manual focus mode, only focus peaking will take effect.

  • Page 683: G13: Limit Zebra Pattern Tone Range

    g13: Limit zebra pattern tone range G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the tone ranges accessible via controls to which [Pattern tone range] is assigned. Option Description [Highlights] The control can be used to cycle between [Highlights] and [Zebra pattern off]. [Mid-tones] The control can be used to cycle between [Mid-tones] and [Zebra pattern off].

  • Page 684: G14: Grid Type

    g14: Grid type G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose a framing grid for video mode. The selected grid can be displayed by placing a check (M) next to b in the list for Custom Setting g17 [Custom monitor shooting display] or g18 [Custom viewfinder shooting display].

  • Page 685: G15: Brightness Information Display

    g15: Brightness information display G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose how the camera displays brightness information in video mode. Brightness information of the selected type can be displayed by placing a check (M) next to E in the list for Custom Setting g17 [Custom monitor shooting display] or g18 [Custom viewfinder shooting display].

  • Page 686: G16: Half-Press To Cancel Zoom (Mf)

    g16: Half-press to cancel zoom (MF) G button UA Custom Settings menu When the view through the lens is zoomed in during manual focus in video mode while [ON] is selected, the zoom can be cancelled by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. g16: Half-press to cancel zoom (MF)

  • Page 687: G17: Custom Monitor Shooting Display

    g17: Custom monitor shooting display G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the monitor displays accessible by pressing the DISP button in video mode. Highlight items ([Display 2] through [Display 4]) and press J to select (M) or deselect (U). Only displays marked with a check (M) can be accessed by pressing the DISP button during shooting.
  • Page 688 Option Description [Center indicator] Display crosshairs at the center of the frame. To complete the operation, press G. g17: Custom monitor shooting display...

  • Page 689: G18: Custom Viewfinder Shooting Display

    g18: Custom viewfinder shooting display G button UA Custom Settings menu Choose the viewfinder displays accessible by pressing the DISP button in video mode. Highlight items ([Display 2] or [Display 3]) and press J to select (M) or deselect (U). Only displays marked with a check (M) can be accessed by pressing the DISP button during shooting.

  • Page 690: G19: Red Rec Frame Indicator

    g19: Red REC frame indicator G button UA Custom Settings menu If [ON] is selected, a red border will appear around the shooting display while video recording is in progress. This helps prevent missed shots by alerting you when recording is in progress. g19: Red REC frame indicator...

  • Page 691: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu The Playback Menu To display the playback menu, select the D (playback menu) tab in the camera menus. The playback menu contains the following items: [Delete] ( 692) [Playback folder] ( 693) [Playback display options] ( 694) [Delete pictures from both slots] ( 696) [Dual-format recording PB slot] (...

  • Page 692: Delete

    Delete G button U D playback menu Delete multiple pictures. For more information, see “Deleting Multiple Pictures” (  260). Option Description [Selected pictures] Delete selected pictures. [Candidates for deletion] Delete pictures rated d (candidate for deletion). [Pictures shot on selected dates] Delete all pictures taken on selected dates. Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for [Playback folder] in the playback menu.

  • Page 693: Playback Folder

    Playback folder G button U D playback menu Choose a folder for playback. Option Description Pictures in all folders with the selected name will be visible during playback. (Folder name) Folders can be renamed using the [Storage folder] > [Rename] option in the photo shooting menu. [All] Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback.

  • Page 694: Playback Display Options

    Playback display options G button U D playback menu Choose display options for full-frame playback. Highlight options and press 2 to select (M) or deselect (U). To complete the operation, press G. Option Description Select (M) this option to view the location of the focus point used [Focus point] when the picture was taken.
  • Page 695 Option Description [Basic shooting data] [Flash data] [Picture Control/HLG data] The selected (M) options are included in the full-frame playback [Other shooting data] [Shooting data] display. [Copyright info] [Location data] [IPTC data] Playback display options...

  • Page 696: Delete Pictures From Both Slots

    Delete pictures from both slots G button U D playback menu Choose whether deleting a copy of a picture recorded to both memory cards with an option other than [Overflow] selected for [Role played by card in Slot 2] in the photo shooting menu also deletes the remaining copy.

  • Page 697: Dual-Format Recording Pb Slot

    Dual-format recording PB slot G button U D playback menu Choose the slot from which dual-format pictures recorded with [RAW Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2], [JPEG Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2], [RAW Slot 1 - HEIF Slot 2], or [HEIF Slot 1 - HEIF Slot 2] selected for [Role played by card in Slot 2] in the photo shooting menu are played back.

  • Page 698: Filtered Playback Criteria

    Filtered playback criteria G button U D playback menu Choose the criteria used to choose the pictures displayed during filtered playback ( 252). Filtered playback criteria...

  • Page 699: Series Playback

    Series playback G button U D playback menu Choose options for viewing bursts. Sub-selector displays first shot Option Description Skip all but the first shot in each burst when scrolling through pictures by tilting the [ON] sub-selector left or right. Pictures that are not part of a burst will not be skipped. The individual shots in each burst can be viewed by tilting the sub-selector up or down.

  • Page 700: List Series As Single Thumbnails

    Option Description Choose the time until auto series playback begins once the first [Wait before playback] picture in the series is displayed: [Normal], [Long], [Short], or [Start immediately]. Select the playback speed for auto series playback. [ 5 fps], [15 fps], [30 fps]: Playback proceeds at the selected speed.

  • Page 701: Picture Review

    Picture review G button U D playback menu Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed immediately after shooting. Option Description Pictures appear in the currently-selected display (monitor or viewfinder) as they are taken. [On] When [Prioritize viewfinder (2)] is selected for monitor mode, the most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor when you take your eye from the viewfinder.

  • Page 702: After Delete

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

  • Page 703: After Burst, Show

    After burst, show G button U D playback menu Choose whether the photo displayed immediately after a burst of shots is taken in continuous mode is the first or last shot in the burst. This option takes effect only when [Off] is selected for [Picture review] in the playback menu. DSC_0001.jpg DSC_0002.jpg DSC_0003.jpg DSC_0004.jpg DSC_0014.jpg DSC_0015.jpg Most recent shots (burst) Displayed if [First picture in burst] is selected...

  • Page 704: Record Camera Orientation

    Record camera orientation G button U D playback menu Choose whether the camera orientation information during shooting is stored in pictures. If [ON] is selected, information on camera orientation when the photograph was taken is recorded. During playback on the camera or on a computer, images are rotated automatically using the recorded orientation information.

  • Page 705: Auto-Rotate Pictures

    Auto-rotate pictures G button U D playback menu If [ON] is selected, the playback display will automatically rotate to match camera orientation, with the result that “tall” pictures will be rotated to display in “tall” orientation when the camera is held in ”wide” orientation and “wide” pictures will be rotated to display in “wide” orientation when the camera is held in “tall”...

  • Page 706: Copy Image(S)

    Copy image(s) G button U D playback menu Copy pictures from one memory card to another when two memory cards are inserted. Option Description [Select source] Choose the card from which pictures will be copied. [Select picture(s)] Select pictures to be copied. Select the destination folder on the remaining card (the card not [Select destination folder] selected for [Select source]).
  • Page 707 Choose [Select picture(s)]. Highlight [Select picture(s)] and press 2 to view the [Select picture(s)] display. Select the source folder. Highlight the folder containing the pictures to be copied and press 2 to display the [Images selected by default] menu. To copy all pictures from the card in the selected slot, highlight [All pictures in slot], press J, and proceed to Step 10.
  • Page 708 Select additional pictures. Highlight pictures and press the W (Q) button to select; selected pictures are marked with a check ( ). To remove the check ( ) and deselect the current picture, press the W (Q) button again. To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button.
  • Page 709 Choose a destination folder. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. Option Description Enter the number of the destination folder (  408). If a folder with the selected [Select folder by number] number does not already exist, a new folder will be created. Choose the destination folder from a list of existing folders.
  • Page 710 Choose [Yes]. The camera will display the message [Copy?] together with the number of pictures that will be copied. Highlight [Yes] and press J to copy the selected pictures. Press J again to exit when copying is complete. Cautions: Copying Pictures Pictures will not be copied if there is insufficient space on the destination card.

  • Page 711: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu The Setup Menu To view the setup menu, select the B tab in the camera menus. The setup menu contains the following items: [Format memory card] ( 713) [Save user settings] ( 714) [Reset user settings] ( 715) [Language] ( 716)
  • Page 712 [Silent mode] ( 749) [Touch controls] ( 750) [Self-portrait mode] ( 751) [HDMI] ( 752) [USB connection priority] ( 753) [Conformity marking] ( 754) [Battery info] ( 755) [USB power delivery] ( 756) [Energy saving (photo mode)] ( 758) [Slot empty release lock] ( 759) [Save/load menu settings] ( 760)

  • Page 713: Format Memory Card

    Format memory card G button U B setup menu Format memory cards. Memory cards that have been formatted in a computer or another camera should be reformatted using this option before use. To begin formatting, choose a memory card slot and select [Yes]. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card.

  • Page 714: Save User Settings

    Save user settings G button U B setup menu Frequently-used combinations of settings can be assigned to the U1 to U3 positions on the mode dial (  143). Save user settings...

  • Page 715: Reset User Settings

    Reset user settings G button U B setup menu Reset user settings to default values (  144). Reset user settings...

  • Page 716: Language

    Language G button U B setup menu Choose a language for camera menus and messages. The languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased. Language...

  • Page 717: Time Zone And Date

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

  • Page 718: Monitor Brightness

    Monitor brightness G button U B setup menu Press 1 or 3 to adjust monitor brightness. Choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness. [Monitor brightness] can only be adjusted when the monitor is the active display. It cannot be adjusted when [Viewfinder only] is selected for monitor mode or when your eye is to the viewfinder.

  • Page 719: Monitor Color Balance

    Monitor color balance G button U B setup menu Adjust monitor color balance to your taste. [Monitor color balance] can only be adjusted when the monitor is the active display. It cannot be adjusted when [Viewfinder only] is selected for monitor mode or when your eye is to the viewfinder.

  • Page 720: Viewfinder Brightness

    Viewfinder brightness G button U B setup menu Adjust viewfinder brightness. [Viewfinder brightness] can only be adjusted when the viewfinder is the active display. It cannot be adjusted when the monitor is on or when [Monitor only] is selected for monitor mode. Option Description [Auto] Viewfinder brightness is adjusted automatically in response to lighting conditions.

  • Page 721: Viewfinder Color Balance

    Viewfinder color balance G button U B setup menu Adjust viewfinder color balance to your taste. [Viewfinder color balance] can only be adjusted when the viewfinder is the active display. It cannot be adjusted when the monitor is on or when [Monitor only] is selected for monitor mode. Otherwise the procedure is the same as for [Monitor color balance] ( 719).

  • Page 722: Viewfinder Display Size

    Viewfinder display size G button U B setup menu Choose a magnification for the viewfinder display from [Standard] and [Small]. Selecting [Small] makes it easier to see the entire subject. Viewfinder display size...

  • Page 723: Limit Monitor Mode Selection

    Limit monitor mode selection G button U B setup menu Choose the monitor modes that can be selected using the M button. Highlight options and press J or 2 to select (M) or deselect (U). Options marked with a check (M) are available for selection. To complete the operation, press G.

  • Page 724: Auto Rotate Info Display

    Auto rotate info display G button U B setup menu When [ON] is selected, the indicators in the shooting and playback displays will automatically be rotated to match camera orientation. Auto rotate info display...

  • Page 725: Af Fine-Tuning Options

    AF fine-tuning options G button U B setup menu Fine-tune focus for the current lens. Use only as required. We recommend that you perform fine-tuning at a focus distance you use frequently. If you perform focus-tuning at a short focus distance, for example, you may find it less effective at longer distances.

  • Page 726: Creating And Saving Fine-Tuning Values

    Option Description List values saved using [Fine-tune and save lens]. Highlighting a lens in the list and pressing 2 displays a [Choose lens number] dialog. The [Choose lens number] dialog is used to enter the [List saved values] lens identifier. In the case of Z mount lenses and some F mount lenses, the lens...
  • Page 727 Press 4 or 2 to fine-tune autofocus. Choose from values between +20 and −20. The current value is shown by g, the previously-selected value by o. If a zoom lens is attached, you can choose separate fine-tuning values for maximum angle (WIDE) and maximum zoom (TELE).

  • Page 728: Choosing A Default Fine-Tuning Value

    Choosing a Default Fine-Tuning Value Select [AF fine-tuning options] in the setup menu, then highlight [Default] and press 2. Press 4 or 2 to fine-tune autofocus. Choose from values between +20 and −20. The current value is shown by g, the previously-selected value by o. The larger the fine-tuning value, the farther the focal point is from the lens;...

  • Page 729: Non-Cpu Lens Data

    Non-CPU lens data G button U B setup menu Record data for non-CPU lenses attached using an optional mount adapter. Recording the focal length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lenses allows them to be used with some camera features normally reserved for CPU lenses, such as on-board vibration reduction. Option Description [Lens number]...

  • Page 730: Distance Units

    Distance units G button U B setup menu The camera displays the distance between the camera and the focus position in manual focus. The distance unit can be set in meters or feet. The distance shown is intended as a guide only. It may vary from the actual distance, depending on the lens used.

  • Page 731: Save Focus Position

    Save focus position G button U B setup menu When [ON] is selected, the camera will save the current focus position when turned off and restore it when next turned on. Note that this may increase camera startup times. Note that even when [ON] is selected, if the temperature, zoom position, or other conditions change while the camera is off, focus may resume from a different position when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 732: Save Zoom Position (Pz Lenses)

    Save zoom position (PZ lenses) G button U B setup menu 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. Save zoom position (PZ lenses)

  • Page 733: Auto Temperature Cutout

    Auto temperature cutout G button U B setup menu The level at which the camera will turn off automatically as its internal temperature rises can be selected from [Standard] and [High]. The camera will display J, then K as its internal temperature rises. A count-down timer will be displayed as the temperature increases still further, and the camera will automatically turn off when the timer reaches zero.

  • Page 734: Clean Image Sensor

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

  • Page 735: Image Dust Off Ref Photo

    Image Dust Off ref photo G button U B setup menu Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in NX Studio. Image Dust Off processes NEF (RAW) pictures to mitigate effects caused by dust adhering to the front of the camera image sensor. For more information, refer to NX Studio’s online help.
  • Page 736 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. The monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is pressed. If the reference object is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data, in which case a message will appear and the camera will return to the display shown in Step 1.

  • Page 737: Pixel Mapping

    Pixel mapping G button U B setup menu Pixel mapping checks and optimizes the camera image sensor. If you notice unexpected bright spots appearing in pictures taken with the camera, perform pixel mapping as described below. Pixel mapping is available only when a Z mount lens or an optional FTZ II/FTZ mount adapter is attached.

  • Page 738: Image Comment

    Image comment G button U B setup menu Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed in the NX Studio [Info] tab. Input comment Input a comment of up to 36 characters. Highlight [Input comment] and press 2 to display a text-entry dialog.

  • Page 739: Copyright Information

    [Attach copyright information] before lending or transferring the camera to another person. You will also need to make sure that the artist and copyright fields are blank. Nikon does not accept liability for any damages or disputes arising from the use of the [Copyright information] option.

  • Page 740: Iptc

    IPTC G button U B setup menu IPTC presets can be created or edited on the camera and embedded in new photographs as described below. You can also load IPTC presets created on a computer. To create IPTC presets and save them to memory cards for later import, use IPTC Preset Manager 744).

  • Page 741: Embedding Presets

    Embedding Presets Highlighting [Auto embed during shooting] and pressing 2 displays a list of presets. Highlight a preset and press J; the selected preset will be embedded in all subsequent photographs. To disable embedding, select [Off]. Viewing IPTC Data Embedded presets can be viewed on the [IPTC data] page in the photo information display. To display the [IPTC data] page, select (M) both [Shooting data] and [IPTC data] for [Playback display options] in the playback menu.

  • Page 742: Copying Presets To The Camera

    Copying Presets to the Camera The camera can store up to ten presets; to copy IPTC presets from a memory card to a selected destination on the camera, select [Load/ save] > [Slot 1] or [Slot 2], then highlight [Copy to camera] and press 2.
  • Page 743 Cautions: IPTC Information The camera supports standard roman alphanumeric characters only. Other characters will not display correctly except on a computer. Preset names ( 740) may be up to 18 characters long. If a preset with a longer name is created using a computer, all characters after the eighteenth will be deleted.
  • Page 744 IPTC Preset Manager IPTC presets can be created on a computer and saved to memory cards using IPTC Preset Manager software. IPTC Preset Manager can be downloaded free of charge from the URL below. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ IPTC...

  • Page 745: Z Connector Function (Headphone/Remote Cord Connector Function)

    Z Connector Function (Headphone/ Remote Cord Connector Function) G button U B setup menu Select a device to use by connecting to the headphone/remote cord (Z) connector. When set to [Auto switch], the camera automatically detects whether the connected device is a pair of headphones or an optional MC-DC3 remote cord. [Auto switch] is recommended for most situations.

  • Page 746: Voice Memo Options

    Voice memo options G button U B setup menu Adjust settings for voice memos (  254). Voice memo control Choose the behavior of controls to which [Voice memo] has been assigned via Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls (playback)]. Option Description Voice memos up to 60 seconds long can be recorded while the [Press and hold] control is pressed.

  • Page 747: Audio Output (Playback)

    Audio output (playback) Choose the device used for voice memo playback. Option Description Voice memos are played back over headphones (if connected) or the camera’s built-in speaker. Press 1 or 3 to choose a [Speaker/headphones] volume between [1] and [15]. Press J to save changes and exit.

  • Page 748: Camera Sounds

    Camera sounds G button U B setup menu Beep on/off Turn the beep speaker on or off. If [On] is selected for [Beep on/off], beeps sound when: the self-timer counts down, interval-timer photography, time-lapse video recording, focus shift, or pixel shift ends, the camera focuses in photo mode (note that this does not apply if AF-C is selected for focus mode or if AF-A is selected and the camera is shooting using AF-C, or if [Release] is selected for Custom Setting a2 [AF-S priority selection]), or touch controls are used.

  • Page 749: Silent Mode

    Silent mode G button U B setup menu Select [ON] to enable the electronic shutter, eliminating the noise and vibration caused by the motion of the mechanical shutter (“shutter shock”). Enabling silent mode also suppresses other camera sounds. It does not, however, completely silence the camera.

  • Page 750: Touch Controls

    Touch controls G button U B setup menu Adjust settings for monitor touch controls. Enable/disable touch controls Enable or disable touch controls. Select [Playback only] to enable touch controls in playback mode only. Glove mode Selecting [ON] raises the sensitivity of the touch screen, making it easier to use while wearing gloves. Touch controls...

  • Page 751: Self-Portrait Mode

    Self-portrait mode G button U B setup menu Select [OFF] to prevent the camera entering self-portrait mode when the monitor is in the self-portrait position. Self-portrait mode...

  • Page 752: Hdmi

    HDMI G button U B setup menu Adjust settings for connection to HDMI devices ( 302). HDMI...

  • Page 753: Usb Connection Priority

    USB connection priority G button U B setup menu Choose the function assigned priority when the camera is connected to a computer via USB. Option Description The monitor remains blank while the camera is connected to a computer. The monitor [Upload] turns on when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway but upload speeds may drop.

  • Page 754: Conformity Marking

    Conformity marking G button U B setup menu View some of the standards with which the camera complies. Conformity marking...

  • Page 755: Battery Info

    Battery info G button U B setup menu View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera. Option Description [Charge] The current battery level, expressed as a percentage. [No. of shots] The number of shots taken since the battery was last charged. A five-level display showing battery age.

  • Page 756: Usb Power Delivery

    USB power delivery G button U B setup menu Choose whether the camera draws power from devices connected via USB. USB power delivery allows the camera to be used while limiting the drain on the battery. Option Description The camera draws power from connected devices while on. Connected devices will also [ON] supply power when the camera is off if Bluetooth upload is in progress or the memory card access lamp is lit.
  • Page 757 Computer USB Power Delivery Before using a computer to supply power to the camera, check that the computer is equipped with a Type-C USB connector. Use the USB cable supplied with the camera (featuring Type-C connectors at both ends) to connect the camera to the computer. Depending on the model and product specifications, some computers will not supply current to power the camera.

  • Page 758: Energy Saving (Photo Mode)

    Energy saving (photo mode) G button U B setup menu In photo mode, the shooting display will dim to save power approximately 15 seconds before the standby timer expires. Option Description [ON] Enable energy saving. The display refresh rate may drop. Disable energy saving. Note selecting [OFF] does not stop the shooting display dimming [OFF] a few seconds before the standby timer expires.

  • Page 759: Slot Empty Release Lock

    Slot empty release lock G button U B setup menu Choose whether the shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted in the camera. Option Description [Release locked] The shutter cannot be released when no memory card is inserted. The shutter can be released with no memory card inserted. No pictures [Enable release] will be recorded;...

  • Page 760: Save/Load Menu Settings

    Save/load menu settings G button U B setup menu Save current camera menu settings to a memory card. You can also load saved settings, allowing menu settings to be shared among cameras of the same model. The settings will be saved to the card in Slot 1 when two memory cards are inserted. Settings That Can Be Saved and Loaded The following settings are saved: PHOTO SHOOTING MENU...
  • Page 761 [Focus mode] [AF-area mode] [AF/MF subject detection options] [MF subject detection area] [Vibration reduction] (the options available vary with the lens) [Link VR to focus point] [Auto bracketing] VIDEO RECORDING MENU [File naming] [Destination] [Video file type] [Frame size/frame rate] [Image area] [ISO sensitivity settings] [White balance]...
  • Page 762 [Hi-Res Zoom] CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU: All items PLAYBACK MENU [Playback display options] [Delete pictures from both slots] [Dual-format recording PB slot] [Filtered playback criteria] [Series playback] [Picture review] [After delete] [After burst, show] [Record camera orientation] [Auto-rotate pictures] SETUP MENU [Language] [Time zone and date] (excepting [Date and time]) [Viewfinder display size]...

  • Page 763: Save Menu Settings

    MY MENU The current contents of “My Menu” [Choose tab] RECENT SETTINGS The current contents of the recent settings menu (up to 20 items) [Choose tab] Save menu settings Save settings to a memory card. If the card is full, an error will be displayed and settings will not be saved.

  • Page 764: Reset All Settings

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

  • Page 765: Firmware Version

    For more information, see the SnapBridge app’s online help. SnapBridge may not display the notification at the same time that updates are made available on the Nikon Download Center.

  • Page 766: Auto Update

    Auto update If you select [On] and specify a time, the camera automatically connects to Nikon Imaging Cloud at the set time each day and will automatically download and perform a firmware update, if 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 767: The Network Menu

    J to end the connection to the computer and make the connection to the smart device available. The network menu contains the following items: [Airplane mode] ( 769) [Nikon Imaging Cloud] ( 770) [Connect to smart device] ( 774) [Wireless remote (ML-L7) options] (...
  • Page 768 [Router frequency band] ( 800) [MAC address] ( 801) The Network Menu...

  • Page 769: Airplane Mode

    Airplane mode G button U F network menu Select [ON] to disable the camera’s built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functions and connection with optional ML‑L7 remote controls. Airplane mode...

  • Page 770: 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 771: 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 772: View Errors

    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. Nikon Imaging Cloud...

  • Page 773: Unlink Nikon Imaging Cloud

    Delete connection information before discarding this product or transferring ownership to another person. 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 ( 308).

  • Page 774: Connect To Smart Device

    Connect to smart device G button U F network menu Connect to smartphones or tablets (smart devices) via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Pairing (Bluetooth) Pair with or connect to smart devices using Bluetooth. Option Description [Start pairing] Pair the camera with a smart device (  319).

  • Page 775: Select Pictures For Upload

    Select pictures for upload Select pictures for upload to a smart device. You can also opt to upload pictures as they are taken. Option Description [Auto select for upload] Select [ON] to upload pictures as they are taken. Upload selected pictures. Transfer marking appears on the selected [Manually select for upload] pictures.

  • Page 776: Wi-Fi Connection Settings

    Wi-Fi connection settings Access the following Wi-Fi settings: Option Description [SSID] Choose the camera SSID. Choose [OPEN], [WPA2-PSK], [WPA3-SAE], or [WPA2-PSK/ [Authentication/encryption] WPA3-SAE]. [Password] Choose the camera password. Choose a channel. Select [Auto] to have the camera choose the channel [Channel] automatically.

  • Page 777: Upload While Off

    Option Description Adjust the TCP/IP settings. An IP address is required. If [ON] is selected for [Obtain automatically], the IP address and sub-net mask [TCP/IP] will be acquired via a DHCP server or automatic IP addressing. Select [OFF] to enter the IP address ([Address]) and sub-net mask ([Mask]) manually.

  • Page 778: Wireless Remote (Ml-L7) Options

    Wireless remote (ML-L7) options G button U F network menu Connect to optional ML‑L7 remote controls via Bluetooth. You can also choose the roles played by the Fn1 and Fn2 buttons on the ML‑L7. For information on connecting to remote controls and on the features they support, see “ML‑L7 Remote Controls”...

  • Page 779: Assign Fn1 Button/Assign Fn2 Button

    Assign Fn1 button/Assign Fn2 button Choose the roles played by the Fn1 and Fn2 buttons on the ML‑L7. Option Description Press the button to start playback. Pressing the button while playback is in [Playback] progress ends playback and returns you to the shooting display. [Launch menu] Press the button to display the menu.

  • Page 780: Bluetooth Remote Cntrl Options

    Bluetooth remote cntrl options G button U F network menu Connect to third-party Bluetooth remote controls. Bluetooth remote controls must be paired with the camera before use. The camera can be paired with only one Bluetooth remote control at a time. It will respond only to the remote control with which it was last paired.

  • Page 781: Delete Wireless Remote Controller

    Pair with the Bluetooth remote control. The camera and Bluetooth remote control will begin pairing. When pairing is complete, the Bluetooth remote control will be added to the camera and will establish a connection. W and Z will appear in the shooting display. Tip: Connecting to a Previously-Paired Bluetooth Remote Control Once the Bluetooth remote control is paired with the camera, you will be able to connect simply by selecting [ON] for [Bluetooth remote cntrl connection].

  • Page 782: Connect To Computer

    Connect to computer G button U F network menu Connect to computers via wireless LAN. Network settings Add camera network profiles. This item can also be used to choose from existing network profiles. Create profile Create new network profiles (  336, 341). If more than one profile already exists, you can press J to choose a profile and connect to the selected network.
  • Page 783 Option Description Display connection settings for connection to wireless networks. Wi-Fi station mode: Adjust settings for connection to a network via a router. [SSID]: Enter the network SSID. [Channel]: Selected automatically. [Authentication/encryption]: Select the type of encryption used on the wireless network.
  • Page 784 Copy to/from card Copy created network profiles to memory cards to share them with other cameras. If two memory cards are inserted, the profiles will be copied to and from the card in Slot 1. Option Description Copy profiles from the root directory of the memory card to the [Copy profile from card] camera profile list.

  • Page 785: Connection Type

    Connection type Choose an operating mode for use when the camera is connected to a network. Option Description Upload photos to a computer as they are taken or upload existing pictures [Picture transfer] from the camera memory card. Use NX Tether software to control the camera and take pictures remotely from [Camera control] a computer.

  • Page 786: Deselect All

    Upload RAW + HEIF as When uploading RAW + HEIF pictures, choose whether to upload both the NEF (RAW) and HEIF files or only the NEF (RAW) or HEIF copy. Separate options can be selected for [Overflow/backup] and [RAW Slot 1 - HEIF Slot 2]. The option selected for [Overflow/backup] takes effect during both auto and manual upload.

  • Page 787: Connect To Ftp Server

    Connect to FTP server G button U F network menu Connect to FTP servers via wireless LAN. Network settings Add camera network profiles. This item can also be used to choose from existing network profiles. Create profile Create new network profiles ( 350).
  • Page 788 Option Description Adjust the TCP/IP settings for the Wi-Fi station mode network profiles. An IP address is required. [Obtain automatically]: If [ON] is selected, the IP address and sub-net mask will be acquired via a DHCP server or automatic IP addressing. Select [OFF] to enter [TCP/IP] the IP address ([Address]) and sub-net mask ([Mask]) manually.
  • Page 789 Copy to/from card Copy created network profiles to memory cards to share them with other cameras. If two memory cards are inserted, the profiles will be copied to and from the card in Slot 1. Option Description Copy profiles from the root directory of the memory card to the [Copy profile from card] camera profile list.

  • Page 790: Options

    Options Adjust upload settings. Auto upload Select [ON] to mark new photos for upload as they are taken. Upload begins only after the photo has been recorded to the memory card. Be sure a memory card is inserted in the camera. Videos are not uploaded automatically.
  • Page 791 HEIF+HEIF slot selection Choose a source slot for auto upload when taking pictures with [HEIF Slot 1 - HEIF Slot 2] selected for [Role played by card in Slot 2] in the photo shooting menu. Upload RAW video as When uploading videos shot with [N-RAW 12-bit (NEV)] selected for [Video file type] in the video recording menu, choose whether to upload both the RAW and MP4 files or only the MP4 copy.
  • Page 792 Manage root certificate Load or manage root certificates used for connection to FTPS servers. Contact the network administrator for the FTPS server in question for information on acquiring root certificates. Option Description Import a root certificate to the camera from a memory card. The certificate must be in the card’s root (top) directory.

  • Page 793: Connect To Other Cameras

    Connect to other cameras G button U F network menu Connect to other cameras for shutter or clock synchronization. Synchronized release Select [ON] to synchronize the shutter release with those of cameras on the same network. Network settings Add camera network profiles. This item can also be used to choose from existing network profiles. Create profile Create new network profiles ( ...

  • Page 794: Master/Remote

    Copy to/from card Copy created network profiles to memory cards to share them with other cameras. If two memory cards are inserted, the profiles will be copied to and from the card in Slot 1. Option Description Copy profiles from the root directory of the memory card to the [Copy profile from card] camera profile list.

  • Page 795: Group Name

    Create group settings. If more than one group setting already exists, use the multi selector to choose a group and press J. To edit an existing group setting, highlight it and press 2. Option Description [Display name] Enter the display name for the remote camera group. [Group name] Enter a group name for the synchronized cameras.

  • Page 796: Overwrite Copyright Info

    Overwrite copyright info Selecting this option overwrites the copyright information on any remote cameras currently connected with the copyright information stored on the master camera. Connect to other cameras...

  • Page 797: Atomos Airglu Bt Options

    ATOMOS AirGlu BT options G button U F network menu Manage wireless Bluetooth connections between the camera and Atomos UltraSync BLUE AirGlu accessories. The UltraSync BLUE can be used for simultaneous wireless connections to multiple compatible cameras or audio recorders. Time codes are transmitted to the connected devices from the UltraSync BLUE, synchronizing time codes even across devices from a mix of manufacturers.
  • Page 798 Cautions: Using the UltraSync BLUE Time codes will not be recorded if [H.264 8-bit (MP4)] is selected for [Video file type] in the video recording menu. The UltraSync BLUE allows users to choose the frame rate. If the value is not a match for that chosen with the camera, time codes will not be recorded or output via HDMI.

  • Page 799: Usb

    G button U F network menu Adjust settings for connection to other devices via USB. Select [MTP/PTP] when connecting to computers or Android devices via USB. Select [iPhone] when connecting the camera and iPhone via one of the following cables to use NX MobileAir.

  • Page 800: Router Frequency Band

    Router frequency band G button U F network menu Choose the band for the selected SSID when connecting to a wireless network in Wi-Fi station mode. Select [2.4 GHz/5 GHz] to connect to networks operating on either band. When the camera searches for networks active in the vicinity, it will list only those operating on the chosen band or bands.

  • Page 801: Mac Address

    MAC address G button U F network menu View the MAC address. MAC address...

  • Page 802: My Menu/Recent Settings

    My Menu/Recent Settings My Menu/Recent Settings To view [MY MENU], select the O tab in the camera menus. “My Menu” contains the following items: [Add items] ( 803) [Remove items] ( 805) [Rank items] ( 806) [Choose tab] ( 807) My Menu/Recent Settings...

  • Page 803: My Menu: Creating A Custom Menu

    My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu G button U O my menu My Menu can be used to create and edit a customized list of up to 20 items from the photo shooting, video recording, Custom Settings, playback, setup, and network menus. Items can be added, deleted, and reordered as described below.
  • Page 804 Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to position the new item and press J to add it to My Menu. Add more items. The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark (L). Items indicated by a V icon cannot be selected. Repeat Steps 1–4 to select additional items.

  • Page 805: Removing Items From My Menu

    Removing Items from My Menu Select [Remove items] in [O MY MENU]. Highlight [Remove items] and press 2. Select items. Highlight items and press J or 2 to select (M) or deselect. Continue until all the items you wish to remove are selected (L).

  • Page 806: Reordering Items In My Menu

    Reordering Items in My Menu Select [Rank items] in [O MY MENU]. Highlight [Rank items] and press 2. Select an item. Highlight the item you wish to move and press J. Position the item. Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J.

  • Page 807: Displaying [Recent Settings]

    Displaying [RECENT SETTINGS] Select [Choose tab] in [O MY MENU]. Highlight [Choose tab] and press 2. Select [m RECENT SETTINGS]. Highlight [m RECENT SETTINGS] in the [Choose tab] menu and press J. The name of the menu will change from [MY MENU] to [RECENT SETTINGS] and the tab icon will change from O to m.

  • Page 808: Recent Settings: Accessing Recently-Used Settings

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

  • Page 809: Troubleshooting

    Before Contacting Customer Support You may be able to resolve any issues with the camera by following the steps below. Check this list before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Check the list of common problems. Common problems and solutions to them are listed in the following sections: “Problems and Solutions”...
  • Page 810 Restoring Default Settings Depending on current settings, some menu items and other features may be unavailable. To access menu items that are grayed out or features that are otherwise unavailable, try restoring default settings using the [Reset all settings] item in the setup menu. Note, however, that wireless network profiles, copyright information, and other user-generated entries will also be reset.

  • Page 811: Problems And Solutions

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

  • Page 812: Shooting

    ● The viewfinder is unresponsive: The display refresh rate may drop about 20 seconds before the standby timer turns off. The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c3 [Power off delay] > [Standby timer]. Shooting ●...
  • Page 813 Is [ON] selected for [Silent mode] in the setup menu? Select an option other than [Off] for [Camera sounds] > [Beep on/off] in the setup menu. The beep does not sound in video mode. ● The full range of shutter speeds is not available: Using a flash restricts the range of shutter speeds available.
  • Page 814 ● Smudges appear in photographs: Are there smudges on the front or rear (mount-side) lens elements? Is there foreign matter on the image sensor? Perform image sensor cleaning. ● Pictures are affected by noticeable ghosting or flare: You may notice ghosting or flare in shots that include the sun or other bright light sources. These effects can be mitigated by attaching a lens hood or by composing shots with bright light sources well out of the frame.
  • Page 815 ● The camera cannot measure a value for preset manual white balance: The subject is too dark or too bright. ● Certain pictures cannot be selected as sources for preset manual white balance: Pictures created with cameras of other types cannot serve as sources for preset manual white balance.

  • Page 816: Playback

    Playback ● NEF (RAW) pictures are not visible during playback: The camera displays only the JPEG or HEIF copies of pictures taken with [RAW + JPEG/HEIF finem], [RAW + JPEG/HEIF fine], [RAW + JPEG/HEIF normalm], [RAW + JPEG/HEIF normal], [RAW + JPEG/HEIF basicm], or [RAW + JPEG/HEIF basic] selected for [Image quality]. ●...
  • Page 817 ● The effects of [Set Picture Control], [Set Picture Control (HLG)], [Active D-Lighting], or [Vignette control] are not visible: In the case of NEF (RAW) pictures, the effects can only be viewed using Nikon software. View NEF (RAW) pictures using NX Studio.

  • Page 818: Bluetooth And Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)

    Bluetooth remote controls, computers, FTP servers, Nikon cameras with the network menu, and Atomos UltraSync BLUE AirGlu accessories. ● Pictures cannot be uploaded to smart devices via auto upload: If [Foreground] is selected for [Auto link] > [Link mode] in the SnapBridge...
  • Page 819 ● The camera cannot connect to a computer or smart device when it becomes hot: When the camera becomes hot, wireless transmission is interrupted. In such a case, the Wi-Fi connection indicator in the shooting display flashes rapidly. Wait for the camera to cool before reconnecting the camera to the computer or smart device. Problems and Solutions...

  • Page 820: Miscellaneous

    Miscellaneous ● The date of recording is not correct: Is the camera clock set correctly? The clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks; check it regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as necessary. ● Menu items cannot be selected: Some items are not available at certain combinations of settings.
  • Page 821 Select [USB streaming (UVC/UAC)] when live streaming by connecting to a computer/smart device. ● The NX MobileAir app cannot be used even when a smart device is connected to the camera USB connector via a cable: Are the camera and the smart device connected by a USB cable that supports the NX MobileAir app? See the NX MobileAir online help for information on compatible cables.

  • Page 822: Alerts And Error Messages

    Alerts and Error Messages This section lists the alerts and error messages that appear in the camera display. Alerts The following alerts appear in the camera display: Alert Problem/solution Low battery. Ready a spare battery. Lens is not correctly attached. Ensure that lens is correctly attached.
  • Page 823 Insert new memory card. Camera malfunction. Press shutter-release button again. If error persists or appears frequently, (flashes) consult Nikon-authorized service representative. Card The memory card is write-protected (“locked”). (flashes) Slide the lock switch to the “write” position ( ...

  • Page 824: Error Messages

    Mount adapter firmware out of date. FTZ mount adapter firmware Update to the latest version of the mount adapter firmware. version not supported. Upgrade For more information, visit the Nikon website for your country FTZ firmware. or region. Alerts and Error Messages...
  • Page 825 Message Problem/solution Memory card does not support required video write speed. Recording interrupted. Please Use card that supports required write speed or change option wait. selected for [Frame size/frame rate] in video recording menu. Camera’s internal temperature is elevated. The camera is too hot. It cannot Suspend shooting until camera has cooled.

  • Page 826: Technical Notes

    The latest firmware is available from the Nikon Download Center. For more information on lenses, see the lens documentation available from the Nikon Download Center.

  • Page 827: Camera Displays

    Camera Displays The displays show information on current settings. Other icons or warnings may occasionally be displayed, for example when settings are changed. The Monitor Photo Mode 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 Camera Displays...
  • Page 828 Picture Control ( 424) Exposure compensation (  150) Image area (  114) Auto bracketing (  453) Nikon Imaging Cloud connection status (  308) Remote camera connection status 378) i icon ( Focus distance indicator (  135) Distance between the camera and the focus position ( ...
  • Page 829 Battery indicator (  Focus indicator (  135) USB power delivery ( 756) Metering (  441) Flash-ready indicator ( 391) Autoexposure (AE) lock (  148) Number of exposures remaining (  Auto white-balance (AWB) lock ( 618) 906) Touch shooting (  131) Buffer capacity ( 155) Vibration reduction indicator ( ...
  • Page 830 Temperature Warnings If the camera temperature becomes elevated, a high-temperature warning (K) and count-down timer will be displayed. When the timer reaches zero, the shooting display will turn off. The temperature at which the count-down timer starts can be selected from [Standard] and [High] using [Auto temperature cutout] in the setup menu.
  • Page 831 The Information Display Shooting mode (  137) Aperture lock icon ( 646) Flexible program indicator (  138) Aperture (  140, 141) Shutter speed lock icon ( 646) Exposure indicator Shutter speed (  139, 141) Exposure (  142) Exposure compensation (  150) Auto bracketing ( ...
  • Page 832 Wi-Fi connection indicator ( 322, ISO sensitivity (  160) 336, 350) ISO sensitivity indicator (  160) Bluetooth connection indicator (  774) Auto ISO sensitivity indicator ( 162) Exposure and flash bracketing indicator FV lock indicator ( 398) 454) Autoexposure (AE) lock (  148) WB bracketing indicator ( 458)
  • Page 833 Temperature warning ( 733) Focus mode (  120) Interval-timer photography indicator View memory card info (  616) 475) Airplane mode (  769) Time-lapse video indicator ( 485) Metering (  441) g icon (  100) Custom controls (shooting;   618) Flash control mode ( 394) Vibration reduction ( ...

  • Page 834: Video Mode

    Video Mode Recording indicator Image area (  209) “No video” indicator (  107) Video file type (  200) External recording control ( 302) Frame size and rate ( 202) Length of footage recorded Recording indicator (red border;   690) Timecode ( 546) Zoom position for Hi-Res Zoom ( 213)

  • Page 835: The Viewfinder

    The Viewfinder Photo Mode 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 Camera Displays...
  • Page 836 118) Flash compensation indicator ( 397) Image area (  114) FTP connection status ( 350) Out-of-focus indicator (auto-area AF;   Nikon Imaging Cloud connection status 101) (  308) Focus point (  130) Remote camera connection status Exposure and flash bracketing indicator 378)
  • Page 837 Distance between the camera and the Shutter speed (  139, 141) focus position (  135) Shutter speed lock icon ( 646) Focus distance indicator (  135) Flexible program indicator (  138) FV lock indicator ( 398) Shooting mode (  137) USB power delivery ( 756) Focus indicator ( ...
  • Page 838 Video Mode Headphone volume ( 545) Destination (  513) Zebra pattern ( 681) Length of footage recorded Picture Control ( 164) Timecode ( 546) Tone mode (  201) Recording indicator (red border;   690) Frame size and rate ( 202) Zoom position for Hi-Res Zoom ( 213) Image area ( ...

  • Page 839: Compatible Flash Units

    Compatible Flash Units The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) supports a variety of features thanks to improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units. Features Available with CLS-Compatible Flash Units Flash unit SB-5000 SB‑910/SB‑900/SB‑800...
  • Page 840 The SB‑5000 Supported features Stand-alone  1 i‑TTL balanced fill-flash i‑TTL Standard i‑TTL fill-flash  2 Auto aperture   Non-TTL auto — Distance-priority manual Manual Repeating flash Compatible Flash Units...
  • Page 841 Supported features Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting Master Remote flash control i‑TTL i‑TTL [A : B] Quick wireless flash control   Auto aperture Non-TTL auto — Manual   Repeating flash Remote i‑TTL i‑TTL [A : B] Quick wireless flash control  3  ...
  • Page 842 Supported features Camera modeling illumination Unified flash control — Camera flash unit firmware update Not available with spot metering. Can also be selected via the flash unit. Choice of qA and A depends on the option selected with the master flash. Available only in i‑TTL, qA, A, GN, and M flash-control modes.
  • Page 843 Supported features Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting Master Remote flash control i‑TTL i‑TTL [A : B] Quick wireless flash control —   Auto aperture Non-TTL auto — Manual   Repeating flash Remote i‑TTL i‑TTL [A : B] Quick wireless flash control  4  ...
  • Page 844 Supported features Camera modeling illumination Unified flash control —  7 Camera flash unit firmware update Not available with spot metering. Can also be selected via the flash unit. qA/A mode selection is performed on the flash unit using custom settings. Choice of qA and A depends on the option selected with the master flash.
  • Page 845 Supported features Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting Master Remote flash control i‑TTL i‑TTL [A : B] Quick wireless flash control   Auto aperture — Non-TTL auto — Manual   Repeating flash — Remote i‑TTL i‑TTL [A : B] Quick wireless flash control  ...
  • Page 846 Supported features Camera modeling illumination Unified flash control — Camera flash unit firmware update Not available with spot metering. Available only in i‑TTL, GN, and M flash-control modes. Available only in i‑TTL flash-control mode. The SB‑600 Supported features Stand-alone i‑TTL balanced fill-flash  1 i‑TTL  2...
  • Page 847 Supported features Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting Master Remote flash control — i‑TTL i‑TTL — [A : B] Quick wireless flash control —   Auto aperture — Non-TTL auto — Manual —   Repeating flash — Remote i‑TTL i‑TTL [A : B] Quick wireless flash control  ...
  • Page 848 Supported features Camera modeling illumination Unified flash control — Camera flash unit firmware update — Not available with spot metering. Can also be selected via the flash unit. Available only in i‑TTL and M flash-control modes. Available only in i‑TTL flash-control mode. The SB‑500 Supported features Stand-alone...
  • Page 849 Supported features Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting Master  2 Remote flash control  2 i‑TTL i‑TTL [A : B] Quick wireless flash control —   Auto aperture — Non-TTL auto — Manual  2   Repeating flash — Remote i‑TTL i‑TTL [A : B] Quick wireless flash control  ...
  • Page 850 Supported features Camera modeling illumination Unified flash control — Camera flash unit firmware update Not available with spot metering. Can be selected using the [Flash control] item in the camera menus. Available only in i‑TTL and M flash-control modes. Available only in i‑TTL flash-control mode. The SB‑R200 Supported features Stand-alone...
  • Page 851 Supported features Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting Master Remote flash control — i‑TTL i‑TTL — [A : B] Quick wireless flash control —   Auto aperture — Non-TTL auto — Manual —   Repeating flash — Remote i‑TTL i‑TTL [A : B] Quick wireless flash control  ...
  • Page 852 Supported features Camera modeling illumination Unified flash control — Camera flash unit firmware update — Available only in i‑TTL and M flash-control modes. Available only in i‑TTL flash-control mode. The SB‑400 Supported features Stand-alone  1 i‑TTL balanced fill-flash i‑TTL Standard i‑TTL fill-flash Auto aperture —...
  • Page 853 Supported features Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting Master Remote flash control — i‑TTL i‑TTL — [A : B] Quick wireless flash control —   Auto aperture — Non-TTL auto — Manual —   Repeating flash — Remote i‑TTL i‑TTL — [A : B] Quick wireless flash control —...
  • Page 854 Supported features Camera modeling illumination — Unified flash control — Camera flash unit firmware update — Not available with spot metering. Can be selected using the [Flash control] item in the camera menus. Available only in i‑TTL flash-control mode. The SB‑300 Supported features Stand-alone i‑TTL balanced fill-flash...
  • Page 855 Supported features Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting Master Remote flash control — i‑TTL i‑TTL — [A : B] Quick wireless flash control —   Auto aperture — Non-TTL auto — Manual —   Repeating flash — Remote i‑TTL i‑TTL — [A : B] Quick wireless flash control —...
  • Page 856 Supported features Camera modeling illumination — Unified flash control — Camera flash unit firmware update Not available with spot metering. Can be selected using the [Flash control] item in the camera menus. Available only in i‑TTL flash-control mode. The SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander When mounted on a CLS-compatible camera, the SU-800 can be used as a commander for SB‑5000, SB‑910, SB‑900, SB‑800, SB‑700, SB‑600, SB‑500, or SB‑R200 flash units.
  • Page 857 Supported features Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting Master Remote flash control i‑TTL i‑TTL —  1 [A : B] Quick wireless flash control   Auto aperture — Non-TTL auto — Manual —   Repeating flash — Remote i‑TTL i‑TTL — [A : B] Quick wireless flash control —...
  • Page 858 Supported features Camera modeling illumination Unified flash control — Camera flash unit firmware update — Available during close-up photography only. Not available when RPT is selected as the flash control mode for the remote flash unit. Available only when i‑TTL is selected as the flash control mode for the remote flash unit or when the flash is configured to emit monitor preflashes in mode qA.

  • Page 859: Notes On Optional Flash Units

    Notes on Optional Flash Units Be sure also to consult documentation for the optional flash unit before use. If the unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. This camera is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the documentation for the SB‑80DX, SB‑28DX, and SB‑50DX.
  • Page 860 Flash Photography Flash photography cannot be combined with some camera features, including: silent mode, video recording, high-speed frame capture +, HDR overlay. Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units FV lock is available with optional flash units in TTL and (where supported) monitor pre-flash qA and monitor pre-flash A flash control modes (see the documentation provided with the flash unit for more information).
  • Page 861 Metering Areas for FV Lock The areas metered when FV lock is used with optional flash units are as follows: Stand-Alone Flash control mode Metered area i-TTL 6-mm circle in center of frame Auto aperture (qA) Area metered by flash exposure meter Remote Flash control mode Metered area...
  • Page 862 Tip: Modeling Illumination Pressing the control to which [Preview] has been assigned using Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (shooting)] causes CLS-compatible flash units to emit a modeling flash. This feature can be used with Advanced Wireless Lighting to preview the total lighting effect achieved with multiple flash units.

  • Page 863: Other Compatible Accessories

    EH‑5c and EH‑5b AC adapters can be used in place of the EH‑5d. MB-N14/MB-N11 Power Battery Pack: A battery pack for the Nikon Z5II digital camera. When attached, it allows the use of up to two EN‑EL15c rechargeable Li-ion batteries as a power source.
  • Page 864 You can charge batteries in the battery pack or power the camera while the battery pack is connected. An EH‑8P AC adapter is required when using the MB-N14 and an EH-7P charging AC adapter for the MB-N11. Information on connecting and removing the battery pack and instructions on its use and care are available in the battery pack User's Manual and Reference Guide.
  • Page 865 For information on attaching, removing, maintaining, and using mount adapters, refer to the product documentation. Update to the latest version of the mount adapter firmware if so prompted after attaching the adapter. Information on performing firmware updates is available via the Nikon website for your country or region. Other Compatible Accessories...
  • Page 866 ● Microphones ME-1 Stereo Microphone: Connect the ME-1 to the external microphone connector to record stereo sound. Using an external microphone also reduces the chance of picking up equipment noise, such as the sounds produced during video recording when focus is achieved using autofocus.
  • Page 867 Charging Batteries Compatible batteries can be charged using the devices below. Battery MH‑25a battery charger EH‑8P AC adapter EN‑EL15c EN‑EL15b EN‑EL15a — Attaching and Removing the Accessory Shoe Cover The BS-1 accessory shoe cover slides into the shoe as shown. To remove the cover, hold the camera firmly, press the cover down with a thumb and slide it in the direction shown.

  • Page 868: Charging The Battery With An Optional Mh-34 Battery Charger

    Charging the Battery with an Optional MH-34 Battery Charger Connect the optional EH-8P AC adapter to the MH-34 battery charger with the supplied USB cable featuring Type-C connectors at both ends and plug the AC adapter into a household power outlet. You can then insert the battery into the charger to begin charging.
  • Page 869 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. Other Compatible Accessories...

  • Page 870: Mc-Dc3 Remote Cords

    MC-DC3 Remote Cords The MC-DC3 can be used to release the shutter remotely when connected to the headphone/remote cord (Z) connector. Select [Auto switch] for [Z connector function] in the setup menu before using the MC-DC3 remote cord. Connecting an MC-DC3 Remote Cord Turn the camera off.
  • Page 871 Caution: Headphone/Remote Cord Connector Use headphones with a 3-pole plug (q) while [Auto switch] is selected for [Z connector function]. Headphones or a headset with a 4-pole plug (w) may not be recognized or may cause the camera to malfunction. Select [Headphone] when using headphones or a headset with a 4-pole plug.

  • Page 872: Ml-L7 Remote Controls

    ML‑L7 Remote Controls When paired with the camera via Bluetooth, optional ML‑L7 remote controls can be used to control the camera remotely during still photography, video recording, and the like. The ML‑L7 remote control must be paired with the camera before use. The camera can be paired with only one ML‑L7 remote control at a time.
  • Page 873 Parts of the ML‑L7 Remote Control: Names and Functions   Control Function “−” button Performs the same function as the camera W (Q) button. “+” button Performs the same function as the camera X button. Movie record Press once to start video recording and again to stop. button Press the button to turn the remote control on.
  • Page 874   Control Function Press the button to release the shutter. The remote control shutter-release button cannot be pressed halfway. The camera releases the shutter after focusing when in autofocus mode. Shutter-release The remote control shutter-release button cannot be kept pressed for button burst photography.
  • Page 875 Tip: The Remote Control Status Lamp (Z5II) Color Behavior Status Green Flashes approximately once a second Searching for paired camera. Green Flashes quickly (approximately twice a second) Pairing. Green Flashes approximately once every three seconds Connected to camera. Orange Flashes once Photography started.
  • Page 876 Connecting for the First Time (Pairing) The remote control must be paired with the camera before use. Go to [Wireless remote (ML-L7) options] in the camera network menu, highlight [Save wireless remote controller], and press J. The camera will enter pairing mode. Keep the power button on the remote control pressed for over three seconds.
  • Page 877 Press the remote control power button. The camera and remote will connect automatically. Other Compatible Accessories...

  • Page 878: Attaching An Ep-5B Power Connector And Eh-5D, Eh-5C, Or Eh-5B Ac Adapter

    Attaching an EP‑5B Power Connector and EH‑5d, EH‑5c, or EH‑5b AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an EP‑5B power connector and EH‑5d, EH‑5c, or EH‑5b AC adapter. Open the battery chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. Insert the EP‑5B power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the correct orientation.
  • Page 879 Close the battery chamber cover. Position the power connector cable so that it passes through the power connector slot and close the battery chamber cover. Connect the EH‑5d/EH‑5c/EH‑5b AC adapter to the EP‑5B power connector. Connect the power cable to the AC socket on the EH‑5d, EH‑5c, or EH‑5b AC adapter (e). Insert the DC plug from the EH‑5d, EH‑5c, or EH‑5b AC adapter into the DC IN connector (r).

  • Page 880: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera Long-Term Storage Remove the battery if the product will not be used for an extended period. Before removing the battery, confirm that the camera is off. Do not store the camera in locations that: are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%, are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios, or are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below −10 °C (14 °F).

  • Page 881: Image Sensor Cleaning

    The image sensor can be cleaned at any time from the menus, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned off. If image sensor cleaning fails to resolve the problem, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative. Using the Menus For maximum effect, hold the camera in normal orientation (base down).
  • Page 882 Cleaning the Image Sensor at Shutdown Option Description The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each [Clean at shutdown] time the camera is turned off. [Cleaning off] Automatic image sensor cleaning off. Select [Automatic cleaning] for [Clean image sensor]. Pressing 2 when [Automatic cleaning] is highlighted displays [Automatic cleaning] options.

  • Page 883: Manual Cleaning

    If foreign matter cannot be removed from the image sensor using image sensor cleaning, the sensor can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily damaged; we recommend that manual cleaning be performed only by a Nikon-authorized service representative.
  • Page 884 Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing; Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services).

  • Page 885: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions

    Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Cautions: Using the Camera ● Do Not Drop Do not drop the camera or lens or subject them to blows. The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. ● Keep Dry Keep the camera dry.
  • Page 886 ● Turn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source Removing or disconnecting the power source while the camera is on could damage the product. Particular care should be taken not to remove or disconnect the power source while pictures are being recorded or deleted.
  • Page 887 ● The Lens Contacts Keep the lens contacts clean. Avoid touching them with your fingers. ● Store in a Well-Ventilated Area To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, or where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for example near a heater or in an enclosed vehicle on a hot day.
  • Page 888 ● Bright Lights and Back-Lit Subjects Noise in the form of lines may in rare cases appear in pictures that include bright lights or back-lit subjects. ● Camera Shooting and Playback Displays When [HLG] is selected for tone mode, the shooting and playback displays in the camera monitor and viewfinder may include “noise”...

  • Page 889: Cautions: Using Batteries

    Cautions: Using Batteries ● Precautions for Use If improperly handled, batteries may rupture or leak, causing the product to corrode. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries: Turn the product off before replacing the battery. Batteries may be hot after extended use. Keep the battery terminals clean.
  • Page 890 ● Ready Spare Batteries Before taking photographs, ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. ● Have Fully-Charged Spare Batteries Ready on Cold Days Partially-charged batteries may not function on cold days.

  • Page 891: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon Z5II Digital Camera Type Type Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Lens mount Nikon Z mount Lens Z mount NIKKOR lenses Compatible lenses F mount NIKKOR lenses (mount adapter required; restrictions may apply) Effective pixels Effective pixels 24.5 million...
  • Page 892 Storage [FX (36×24)] selected for image area: 6048 × 4032 (Large: 24.4 M) 4528 × 3024 (Medium: 13.7 M) 3024 × 2016 (Small: 6.1 M) [DX (24×16)] selected for image area: 3984 × 2656 (Large: 10.6 M) 2976 × 1992 (Medium: 5.9 M) 1984 × 1328 (Small: 2.6 M) Image size (pixels) [1:1 (24×24)] selected for image area: 4032 ×...
  • Page 893 Storage Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Flat Monochrome, Deep Tone Monochrome, Portrait, Rich Tone Portrait, Landscape, Flat, Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon); Picture Control System selected Picture Control can be modified;...
  • Page 894 Monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT touch-sensitive LCD Monitor with 170° viewing angle, approximately 100% frame coverage, and color balance and 15-level manual brightness controls Shutter Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical Type shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter ¹⁄₈₀₀₀ – 30 s (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃, ¹⁄₂, and 1 EV, extendable to Speed 900 s in mode M), Bulb, Time Flash synchronizes with shutter at speeds of ¹⁄₂₀₀...
  • Page 895 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 −4 – +17 EV...
  • Page 896 Autofocus Type Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist −10 – +19 EV Measured in photo mode at ISO 100 equivalent and a Detection range temperature of 20 °C/68 °F using single-servo AF (AF‑S), single- point AF with the center focus point selected, and a lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2 Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S);...
  • Page 897 Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock i-TTL flash control, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling Nikon Creative Lighting illumination, FV lock, Color Information Communication, auto FP System (CLS) high-speed sync...
  • Page 898 Other options for still photography Vignette control, diffraction compensation, auto distortion Other options for still control, skin softening, portrait impression balance, interval-timer photography photography, focus-shift photography, and pixel-shift photography Video Metering system TTL metering using camera image sensor Metering mode Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted 3840 ×...
  • Page 899 Video Built-in stereo or external microphone can be used; sensitivity Audio recording device adjustable; attenuator, frequency response, and wind noise reduction functions Exposure compensation −3 – +3 EV (choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₃ and ¹⁄₂ EV) Mode M: Manual selection (ISO 100–51200; choose from step sizes of ¹⁄₆, ¹⁄₃, and 1 EV);...
  • Page 900 Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (up to 4, 9, or 72 pictures) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom cropping, video playback, slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location Playback data display, auto picture rotation, picture rating, voice memo recording and playback, IPTC information embedding and display, filtered playback, skip to first shot in series, series playback, save consecutive frames, and motion blend Interface...
  • Page 901 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Standards : IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Oceania, U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico) IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (The Americas, other than U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico) Operating frequency: Europe (other than Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia), Israel, Turkey, and India: 2412–2472 MHz (channel 13) and 5180– 5825 MHz (5180–5700 MHz and 5745–5825 MHz) Georgia, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and the Republic of Congo: 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–...
  • Page 902 Power source  * One EN‑EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery EN‑EL15b and EN‑EL15a batteries can be used in place of the Battery EN‑EL15c. Note, however, that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN‑EL15c. EH-8P AC adapters can be used to charge EN‑EL15c and EN‑EL15b batteries only.
  • Page 903 Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specifications, and performance of the product 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 904 EN‑EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity 7.0 V, 2280 mAh Operating temperature 0 °C – 40 °C (+32 °F – 104 °F) with Z5II Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 40 × 56 × 20.5 mm/1.6 × 2.3 × 0.9 in. Weight Approx. 80 g (2.9 oz), excluding terminal cover Cautions: Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting pictures or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data.

  • Page 905: Approved Memory Cards

    Approved Memory Cards The camera can be used with SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. UHS‑I and UHS‑II SD cards are supported. UHS Speed Class 3 or better SD cards with a maximum data transfer rate of at least 250 MB/s are recommended for high-speed frame capture +.

  • Page 906: Memory Card Capacity

    Memory Card Capacity The following table shows buffer capacity and the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 32 GB  card at different image qualities (  116), and sizes (  118) with [FX (36×24)] selected for [Choose image area] and [SDR] selected for [Tone mode]. Note that the actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the type of card.
  • Page 907 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in the memory buffer at ISO 100. May drop in some situations, including when: an optimal-compression ([m]) option is selected for [Image quality] for pictures shot in JPEG format or [ON] is selected for [Auto distortion control]. Figures assume a size-priority option (an option not marked with [m]) is selected for [Image quality].

  • Page 908: Memory Card Capacity (Videos)

    Memory Card Capacity (Videos) The following table shows the approximate length of footage that can be stored on a 256 GB  card with different options selected for [Frame size/frame rate] (  202) in the video recording menu when [H.265 8-bit (MOV)] is selected for [Video file type]. Each shot can be up to 125 minutes in length.

  • Page 909: Battery Endurance

    To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN‑EL15c batteries: Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance. Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose their charge if left unused.
  • Page 910 If camera temperature rises, recording may end before maximum length or size is reached. Battery Endurance...

  • Page 911: Trademarks And Licenses

    All other trade names mentioned in this document 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 designed to connect specifically to the Apple products identified in the badge, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
  • Page 912 FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project (https://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. MIT License (HarfBuzz) Portions of this software are copyright © 2018 The HarfBuzz Project (https://www.freedesktop.org/ wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE AND ITS DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
  • Page 913 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 © 1991–2025 Unicode, Inc. All rights reserved. Distributed under the Terms of Use in https://www.unicode.org/copyright.html.
  • Page 914 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. http://www.mpegla.com BSD License (NVM Express Driver) The license for the open-source software included in the camera’s NVM Express driver is as follows: https://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/LicenseNVMe.pdf Other Open-Source Software Additional open-source licenses can be found at the URL below: https://imaging.nikon.com/oss/en/index.htm...

  • Page 915: Compliance Information

    Compliance information Notes about wireless communication function ● Use restriction The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions. Familiarize yourself with and obey all applicable local regulations. The Bluetooth transmitter in this device operates in the 2.4 GHz band. ●...

  • Page 916: Notice For Customers In The U.s.a

    ● FCC caution 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. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 917 Use only the interface cables supplied with your camera. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. If you have lost a cable or the cable has been damaged, contact the seller or Nikon Inc. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.

  • Page 918: Notice For Customers In Canada

    Notice for customers in Canada ● Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) statement This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 919: Notice For Customers In Europe And In Countries Complying With The Eu Legislation

    EU legislation ● Declaration of conformity Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment type Z5II is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://imaging.nikon.com/imaging/support/pdf/DoC_N2326.pdf...
  • Page 920 ● Standby power consumption This product complies with the implementation measures (standby and off mode, and networked standby, electric power consumption of electrical and electronic household and office equipment) adopted under the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC. Power consumption Default transition time Off mode: 0.1 W Standby mode: 1 min.
  • Page 921 This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

  • Page 922: Notice For Customers In Uk

    Notice for customers in UK ● Declaration of conformity Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment type Z5II is in compliance with Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The full text of the UKCA declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://imaging.nikon.com/imaging/support/pdf/UKCA_DoC_N2326.pdf...

  • Page 923: Notice For Customers In Thailand

    Notice for customers in Thailand เครื อ ่ งโทรคมนาคมและอุ ป กรณ์ น ี ้ มี ค วามสอดคล้ อ งตามมาตรฐานหรื อ ข้ อ กํ า หนดทางเทคนิ ค ของ กสทช Notice for customers in Oman Oman-TRA D202897 TRA/TA-R/20121/2024 Conformity marking The standards with which the camera complies can be viewed using the [Conformity marking] option in the setup menu.

  • Page 924: Index

    Index Index 1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-motion) ( 204) Symbols, Numerics 1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-motion) ( 204) 3D-tracking ( 124) b (Auto) ( 101, 106,  138) P (Programmed auto) ( 138) S (Shutter-priority auto) ( 139) A (Aperture-priority auto) ( 140) M (Manual) ( 141) U (Single frame) ( 152) AC adapter ( 878)
  • Page 925 Burst photography ( 152) Filtered playback ( 252) Flange-back distance ( 136) Flash bracketing ( 454) C15 ( 152,  156) Flash compensation ( 397) C30 ( 152,  156) Flash control mode ( 394) Camera setup ( Flash photography ( 390) Camera-mounted flash units ( 390) Flexible program ( 138) Cloud service ( 307) Fn1 button (...
  • Page 926 My Menu ( 803) Rating ( 249) RAW processing ( 266) RAW video ( 219) Remote flash photography ( 400) Resize ( 278) Retouch ( 263) Nikon Imaging Cloud ( 28,  307) N-Log ( 222) Number of exposures remaining ( 93,  906) NX Studio ( 331) NX Tether ( 29,  372) SDR (...
  • Page 927 Select for upload ( 250) Self-portrait mode ( 56,  751) Self-timer ( 152,  158) Shooting mode ( 137) U1, U2, U3 (User setting mode) ( 143) Shutter speed ( 139, 141) UltraSync BLUE ( 797) Shutter-priority auto ( 139) USB cable ( 331) Silent mode ( 749) User setting mode ( 143) Single AF ( 120)
  • Page 928 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. SB5D01(11) 6MO17411-01...

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