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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual...
  • Page 2 Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual Custom Setting preferences. To display the Custom groups Settings, press MENU and press • to highlight the tab for current menu, then press • or • to highlight the Custom Settings tab;...
  • Page 3 The following Custom Settings are available: Shooting/display ......_ ..°a--_6i_f_6_"_':!_=_°'_:_Z:_ _- dO hie al AF--C P!!o[!!Y se!ec!!on ............ a2 AF-S priority se!ect!?n ..............a3 Dynamic AF area .................................. a6 AF point illumination Bracketing/flash ........
  • Page 4 C: Custom Setting Bank Custom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination of frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings. The new settings will be stored in the bank even when the camera is turned off, and will be restored the next time the bank is selected.
  • Page 5 al • AF-C Priority Selection This option controls whether Focus mode selector photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) in continuous-servo AF. To select continuous-servo rotate the focus mode selector...
  • Page 6 a2: AF-S Priority Selection This option controls whether Focus mode selector photographs can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) or whenever the shutter- release button is pressed (release priority) in single-servo AE To select single-servo AF, rotate the focus mode selector to S.
  • Page 7 a3: Dynamic AF Area If the subject leaves the selected focus point when dynamic-area AF (EO.J; pg. 74) is selected in continuous-servo AF (focus mode pg. 72), the camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points. Choose the number of focus points from...
  • Page 8 Option Description If the subject leaves the selected focus point, the camera will use 3D-tracking to track the subject and select a new focus point as required. Use to 51 points quickly compose pictures with subjects that are (3D-tracking) moving erratically from side to side (e.g., tennis players).
  • Page 9 a4: Focus Tracking with Lock-On This option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject. Option Description AF" Long When the distance to the subject changes abruptly, Normal camera waits for the specified period (long, normal, (default) short) before adjusting the distance to the subject.

  • Page 10: A6: Af Point Illumination

    a6: AF Point Illumination Choose whether the active focus point is highlighted in red in the viewfinder. Option Description The selected focus point is automatically highlighted Auto needed to establish contrast with the background. (default) format crop is indicated by frame in viewfinder. The selected focus point is always highlighted, regardless of the brightness...

  • Page 11: A8: Af Point Selection

    a8: AF Point Selection Choose the number of focus points available for manual focus- point selection. Description Choose from the 51 focus points shown at right • r_o_oo_ Sl points OOODOOOD_OO AF51 (default) DOODDDDDOO_ L_ _ Choose from the 11 focus points shown at right•...

  • Page 12: A9: Built-In Af-Assist Illuminator

    a9: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor. Option Description The AF-assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor. AF- assist illumination is only available when both of the following conditions are met:...
  • Page 13 alO: AF-On for MB-DIO Choose the function assigned to the AF-ON button on the optional MB-D10 battery pack. _p_i_oO= nOO_ ...... .__:.oo_ ,u:...,Z_.,_De_i..p_io__,._:.o::..:..:. AF-ON Pressing the MB-DIO AF-ON button initiates (default) autofocus. Focus and exposure lock while the MB-DIO AF-ON I_ AE/AF lock button is pressed.
  • Page 14 bl : ISO Sensitivity Step Value This option determines whether 1/3 1/3 step (default) adjustments to sensitivity are made increments equivalent to 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, or 1/2 1/2 step 1 EV. 1 1 step b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl.
  • Page 15 b4: Easy Exposure Compensation This option controls whether the [] button is needed to set exposure compensation (pg. 128). If On {Auto reset} or On is selected, the 0 at the center of the exposure display will blink even when exposure compensation is set to _+0.
  • Page 16 b5: Center-Weighted Area When calculating exposure, center- Option weighted metering assigns the greatest (.)8 _ 8mm weight to a circle in the center of the frame. The diameter (d_)of this circle can be set to (.)15 _ 15 mm 8, 12, 15, or 20 mm or to the average of the (.)20 _ 20 mm entire frame.
  • Page 17 Select Yes. The message shown at right will be displayed; highlight and press I_ to proceed, or select No to exit without altering exposure. Select a metering method. Highlight Matrix metering, Center-weighted, or Spot metering and press I_. Choose an exposure value. Press •...
  • Page 19 c3: Self-Timer Delay This option controls the length of the shutter Option release delay in self-timer mode. Choose from 2 s, S s, lOs, and 2Os. ®lOs 10 s (default) 20 s c4: Monitor off Delay This option controls how long the monitor remains on when no operations are performed during...

  • Page 20: Grid Display

    dl: Beep Choose High or Low to sound a beep when the self-timer is used or the camera focuses in single-servo autofocus (note that a beep will not sound if Release is selected for Custom Setting a2 (AF-S priority selection, pg. 284). Choose the pitch of the beep 4'>) H High from High and Low.
  • Page 21 d4: CL Mode Shooting Speed This option determines the maximum frame advance rate in CL (continuous low speed) mode (during interval timer photography, this setting also determines the frame advance rate for single- frame mode). Choose from values between one and seven frames per second (fps);...
  • Page 22 d6: File Number Sequence When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera.
  • Page 23 d7: Shooting Info Display At the default setting of Auto (AUTO), t he color of the lettering the information display (lag. 12) will automatically change from black to white or white to black to maintain contrast with the background. To always use the same color lettering, select Manual and choose Dark on light (B;...
  • Page 24 d8: LCD Illumination At the default setting of Off, the control panel backlight (LCD illuminator) will only light while the power switch is in the :.6." position. If On is selected, the control panel will be illuminated while the exposure meters are active (pg. 48). Select Off for increased battery life.
  • Page 25 Using AA Batteries EN-EL4aor EN-EL4 rechargeable Li-ion batteries (available separately) or EN-EL3erechargeable Li-ion batteries are recommended for best performance. Fewer pictures can be taken with AA batteries (pg. 436). The capacity of AA batteries drops sharply at temperatures below 20 °C (68 °F) and varies with make and storage conditions;...
  • Page 26 dl 1: Battery Order Choose whether the battery in the camera or the batteries in the battery pack are used first when an optional MB-DIO battery pack is attached. Use MB-DIO batteries The camera battery is used only when the MB-D ....
  • Page 27 el: Flash Sync Speed This option controls flash sync speed. Description Use auto FP high-speed sync with SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-R200 flash units. If other flash units are used, shutter speed is set to When the camera 1/320 1/320 s (Auto FP) shows a shutter speed of 1/320s in exposure mode P or FI,auto FP high-speed sync will be activated if the...
  • Page 28 FlashControl at 1/320s (AutoFP) When 1/320 s (Auto FP) is selected for Custom Setting el (Flash sync speed, pg. 305), the built-in flash and optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-R200 flash units can be used at shutter speeds as fast as 1/320s; at faster speeds, Auto FP High-Speed Sync isavailable with optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-R200 flash units.
  • Page 29 _I_ The Flash-Ready Indicator When the flash fires at full power, the flash-indicator in the camera viewfinder will blink to warn that the resulting photograph may be underexposed. Note that the flash-ready indicators on optional flash units will not display this warning when 1/320 s (Auto FP) is selected.
  • Page 30 e2: Flash Shutter Speed This option determines the slowest shutter speed available when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye reduction in programmed auto or aperture-priority auto exposure modes (regardless of the setting chosen, shutter speeds can be as slow as 30 s in shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes or at flash settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain...
  • Page 31 e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash. Option Description Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to TTU_ (default) shooting conditions. MS Manual Choose the flash level (pg. 310). Repeating The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open, RPT_ flash...
  • Page 32 Hi Manual Choose a flash level between Full and 1/128 of full power). (1/128 At full power, the built-in flash has a Guide Number of 18/59 (m/ft., ISO 200, 20°C/68°F). II RepeatingFlash The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a strobe-light effect.
  • Page 33 II CommanderMode Use the built-in flash as a master flash controlling one or more remote optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units up to two groups (A and B) using advanced wireless lighting. Selecting this option displays the menu shown at right.
  • Page 34 Follow the steps below to take photographs in commander mode. Adjust settings for the built-in flash. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the built-in flash. Note that output level can not be adjusted in - - mode. Adjust settings for group...
  • Page 35 Compose the shot. Compose the shot and arrange the flash units as shown below. Note that the maximum distance at which the remote flash units can be placed may vary with shooting conditions. Wireless remote sensors on flash units should face ca me ra.
  • Page 36 The Flash Sync Mode Display does not appear in the control panel flash sync mode display when - - is selected for Built-in flash > Mode. Flash Compensation The flash compensation value selected with the I_ (_) button and sub- command dial is added to the flash compensation values selected for the built-in...
  • Page 37 e4: Modeling Flash If On (the default setting) is selected when the camera is being used with the built-in flash or an optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash unit, a modeling flash will be emitted when the camera depth-of-field preview button is pressed (pg.
  • Page 38 e6: Auto Bracketing (Mode This option determines which settings are affected when AE & flash or AE only is selected for Custom Setting e5 in manual exposure mode..........o........Option Description fl+-_i(,: Flash/speed Camera varies shutter speed (Custom Setting e5 (default) set to AE only) or shutter speed and flash level Custom Setting e5 set to AE &...
  • Page 39 e7: Bracketing Order At the default setting of MTR>under>over ([]), bracketing is performed in the order described on pages 132 and 136. If Under>MTR>over (--_+) is selected, shooting will proceed in order from the lowest to the highest value.

  • Page 40: F2: Multi Selector

    fl: :#.:Switch Choose the function performed by rotating the power switch the -'.6." p osition. LCD backlight (:_:) Control panel backlight illuminates for 6 s. "" (default) Control panel backlight illuminates :_:_ Both shooting information is displayed in monitor. f2: Multi Selector Center Button This option...

  • Page 41: Playback Mode

    II PlaybackMode Selecting Playback mode displays the following options: Thumbnail Press the center of the multi selector to toggle on/off between full-frame and thumbnail playback. (default) In both full-frame and thumbnail playback, a View histogram is displayed while the center of the multi histograms selector is pressed.
  • Page 42 f4: Photo Info/Playback At the default setting of InfoAV/Playback, l_, pressing • or • in full-frame playback changes the photo information displayed, while pressing • or I_ displays additional images. To reverse the role of the multi selector buttons so that pressing • or • displays additional images and pressing •...
  • Page 43 Description Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed, and AE lock remains locked until the button is pressed a second (Reset on time, the shutter is released, or the exposure meters release) _ turn off. Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed, and AE lock remains locked until the button...
  • Page 44 Option Description If image quality is set to JPEG fine, JPEG normal, or JPEG basic, "RAW" will be displayed in the control panel and an NEF (RAW) copy will be recorded with +i-_ +NEF (RAW)* the next picture taken after the Fnbutton pressed.
  • Page 45 II FUNC.Button+Dials Selecting FUNC. button+dials for Custom Setting f5 displays the following options: Description -:_;';'i;'i-Option-;-:Ti;'i;' ......Choose choose the image area (pg. 58). Not available image area while a multiple exposure is being recorded. shutter speed (modes S and M) or aperture Shutter (modes A and M).
  • Page 46 f6: Assign Preview Button Choose the role played by the depth-of-field preview button, either by itself (Preview button press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Preview command dials). The options available are the same as for FUNC. button press (pg. 320) and FUNC.
  • Page 47 f7: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button Choose the role played by the AE-L/AF-L button, either by itself (AE-L/AF-L button press) or when used in combination with the command dials (AE-L/AF-L+command dials). The options available for AE-L/AF-L button press are the same as for FUNC. button press (pg.
  • Page 48 f8: Shutter Speed and Aperture Lock Use this option to lock shutter speed at the value selected shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, or to lock aperture at the value selected in aperture-priority auto or manual exposure mode. Lock is not available in programmed auto exposure...
  • Page 49 Description At the default setting of Sub-command dial, aperture only be adjusted with the sub-command dial (or with the main command dial if On is selected for Change main/sub). If Aperture ring is selected, aperture can only be adjusted with the lens aperture ring and the camera aperture display Aperture...
  • Page 50 flO: Release Button to Use Dial This option 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. At the default setting of No, the button must be pressed while the command dial is rotated.
  • Page 51 fl 1: No Memory Card? At the default setting of Enable release, the shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be recorded (they will however be displayed in the monitor demo mode). If Release locked is selected, the shutter-release button is only enabled when a memory card is inserted in the...
  • Page 52 f12: Reverse Indicators At the default setting of o ..-I-_,,,,,_|,,,,,,_ (+o-),the exposure indicators in the control panel, viewfinder and shooting information display are displayed with positive values on the left and negative values on the right. Select ..o.., _,,,,,il,,,,,,_+ (-o+) to display negative values on the left and positive values on the right.
  • Page 53 The setup menu contains the options listed below. To display the setup menu, press MENU and press • to highlight the tab for current menu, then press • or • to highlight the setup menu tab; for more information, see page .............
  • Page 54 Format Memory Card Format the card. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card. Before formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required. _I_ During Formatting Do no t turn the camera off or remove memory cards during formatting. Two-Button Format Memory cards can also be formatted using the ,0_ (_ and MODE) buttons (pg.
  • Page 55 Video Mode When connecting the camera to a television or VCR via the video connector, be sure the camera video mode matches the device video standard (NTSC or PAL). HDMI The camera is equipped with an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) mini-pin connector, allowing pictures to be...
  • Page 56 World Time Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off.._O_p_i_o_nO: ... 7' :'_'- ....Description ..Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically Time zone set to the time in the new time zone.
  • Page 57 Image Comment Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed in ViewNX (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately) (pg. 388). The comment is also visible on the third page of the photo information display.

  • Page 58: Auto Image

    Auto Image Rotation Photographs taken while On (the default option) is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback (pg. 265) or when viewed in ViewNX or Capture NX 2 (available separately; pg. 388). The following orientations are recorded:...
  • Page 59 Dust off Ref Photo Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option Capture NX 2 (available separately; for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual). Dust off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera.
  • Page 60 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder. With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well- lit, featureless white object, frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity;...
  • Page 61 _I_ Image Dust Off Reference Data The same reference data can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at different apertures. Reference images can not be viewed using computer imaging software. A grid pattern is displayed when reference images are viewed on the camera;...

  • Page 62: Battery Info

    Battery Info View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera. Item Description Bat. meter The current battery level expressed as a percentage. The number of times the shutter has been released with the current battery since the battery was last charged.
  • Page 63 The MB-DIO Battery Pack The information displayed when the camera is powered by an optional MB-DIO battery pack depends on the type of batteries used: Wireless Transmitter This option is used to adjust settings for connection to a wireless network, using an optional WT-4 wireless transmitter.

  • Page 64: Image Authentication

    Image Authentication Choose whether to embed image authentication information new photographs as they are taken, allowing alterations to be detected using Nikon's optional Image Authentication software. Image authentication information can not be embedded existing photographs. Photographs taken with image authentication...

  • Page 65: Copyright Information

    Artist and Copyright fields are blank before lending or transferring the camera to another person. Nikon does not accept liability for any damages or disputes arising from the use of the Copyright Information option.

  • Page 66: Save/Load Settings

    Save/Load Settings Select Save settings to save the following settings to the memory card (if the card is full, an error will be displayed; see pg. 412). _-_:i'_"i_Me_nu ='u' _'TI_' Option .... Display mode Image review Playback After delete Rotate tall Shooting menu bank File naming...
  • Page 67 Saved Settings Settings are saved in afile named NCSETUP4.The camera will not be able to load settings if the file name is changed. Settings saved using the D700 can not be used in other cameras.
  • Page 68 Adjust settings for connection to a GPS unit (pg. 213). Virtual Horizon Display a virtual horizon based on information from the camera orientation sensor. The virtual horizon is displayed green when the camera is level. Tilting the Camera The virtual horizon display is not accurate when the camera is tilted at a sharp angle forward or back.

  • Page 69: Af Fine Tune

    AF Fine Tune Fine-tune focus for up to 12 lens types. AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus; use only when required. Option Description AF fine tune • On:Turn AF tuning on. (On/ •...
  • Page 70 [I_ AF Tuning The camera may be unable to focus at minimum range or at infinity when AF tuning is applied. Live View (Tripod) Mode Tuning is not applied to contrast-detect autofocus when Tripod is selected in live view mode (pg. 96). Saved Value Only one value can be stored for each type of lens.
  • Page 71 The options intheretouch menu areused tocreate trimmed, or retouched copies o fthephotographs onthememory c ard. T he retouch menu isonlydisplayed when amemory c ard containing photographs isinserted i nthecamera. Todisplay t heretouch menu, press M ENU andpress • tohighlight thetabforcurrent menu, thenpress •...

  • Page 72: Creating Retouched Copies

    Creating Retouched Copies Except in the case of Image overlay (pg. 3.59) and Side-by-side comparison (pg. 362), the photographs to be retouched can be selected in full-frame playback as well as from the retouch menu. II Creating RetouchedCopiesin Furl-FramePlayback Choose a picture.
  • Page 73 Create a retouched copy. Press 0 to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a icon. II Creating Retouched Copiesfrom the Retouch Menu Select an item in the retouch menu. Press • or • to highlight item, I_ to select. Depending on the option selected, a menu may be displayed;...
  • Page 74 :3 Displayretouchoptions. Press @ to display retouch options (see the section for the selected option for details). To exit without creating a retouched copy, press MENU. Create a retouched copy. Press @ to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a icon.
  • Page 75 _I_ Retouching Copies Copies created with Trim can not be further modified. D-lighting, red-eye correction, filter effects, and color balance can not be applied monochrome copies. Image overlay can be applied multiple times. Otherwise the options in the retouch menu can each be applied once to existing copies, although...
  • Page 76 D-Lighting D-lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before After Press • or • to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press 0 to copy the photograph.

  • Page 77: Red-Eye Correction

    Red-Eye Correction This option is used to correct "red-eye" caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash. photograph selected for red-eye correction previewed as shown at right. Confirm effects of red-eye correction and create copy as described in the following...
  • Page 78 Trim Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph displayed with the selected crop shown yellow; create a cropped copy as described the following table. °T°_ Description Press the q[] button to reduce the size Reduce size of crop of the crop.
  • Page 79 _I_ Trim: Image Quality and Size Copies created from NEF (RAW), NEF (RAW) + JPEG, or TIFF (RGB) photos have an image quality (pg. 64) of JPEG fine; cropped copies created from JPEG photos have the same image quality as the original. The size of the copy varies with crop size and aspect ratio.

  • Page 80: Filter Effects

    Filter Effects Choose from the following color filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press @ to copy the photograph. Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture less blue. The effect can be Skylight previewed in the monitor shown at right.
  • Page 81 Image Overlay Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in imaging applications.
  • Page 82 Select the highlighted photograph. Press 0 to select the highlighted photograph return to the preview display. The selected image will appear as Image 1. Set gain. Optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing • or • to f_.A_ select the gain for image 1 from values between 0.1 and 2.0.
  • Page 83 After an overlay is created, the resulting image will be displayed full-frame in the monitor. Image Overlay Only NEF (RAW) photographs created with the D700 can be selected for image overlay. Other images are not displayed in the selection screen. Only NEF (RAW) photographs with the same bit-depth can be combined.
  • Page 84 Side-by-Side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. II Making a Side-by-Side Comparison Select a picture. Use the multi selector to select a picture and press 0. Only retouched copies (shown by a icon) or photographs that have been retouched can be selected.
  • Page 85 Compare the copy with the Options used to created copy original. The source image is displayed on the left, the retouched copy on the right, with the options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display. Press Source Retouched...
  • Page 86 The My Menu option can be used to create and edit a customized list of options from the playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to 20 items). If desired, recent settings can be displayed in place of My Menu (pg.
  • Page 87 Position the new item. Press • or • to move the new item up or down in My Menu. Press 0 to add the new item. View My Menu. The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated bya check mark. Items indicated by a [] icon can not be selected.

  • Page 88: Deleting Options From My Menu

    Deleting Options from My Menu Select Remove items. In My Menu (_), highlight Remove items and press I_. Select items. Highlight items and press I_ to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. Select Done. Highlight Done and press @.

  • Page 89: Reordering Options In My Menu

    Reordering Options in My Menu Select Rankitems. In My Menu (_), highlight Rank items and press I_. Select an item. Highlight the item you wish to move and press 0. Position the item. Press • or • to move the item up or down in My Menu and press Q.

  • Page 90: Displaying Recent Settings

    Displaying Recent Settings To display the twenty most recently used settings, select Recent settings for My Menu > Choose tab. Select Choosetab. In My Menu (_), highlight Choose tab and press I_. Select Recent Settings. Highlight Recent settings and press @. The name of the menu will change from "MY MENU"to "RECENT SETTINGS:' Menu items will be added to the top of the recent settings menu...
  • Page 91 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. NIKONCORPORATION Fuji Bldg., 2-3 Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 100-8331, Japan Printed...

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