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Page 3: Package Contents
Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera. BM-12 monitor cover (0 10) BF-1B body cap (0 15, 436) D810 digital camera (0 1) EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (0 13, 14) MH-25a battery charger (comes with either an AC wall adapter or power cable of a type and shape that varies with the country or region of sale;...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Package Contents................i For Your Safety................xiii Notices..................xvii Introduction Getting to Know the Camera............1 The Multi Selector ...............11 First Steps Camera Menus Using Camera Menus................25 Basic Photography and Playback “Point-and-Shoot” Photography..........29 Basic Playback................31 Deleting Unwanted Photographs..........33 Live View Photography Focus......................39 Manual Focus..................41 Using the b Button ................42...
Page 5 Movie Live View Indices...................... 54 Using the b Button................55 The Live View Display: Movie Live View ........57 The Information Display: Movie Live View ......... 58 Image Area..................... 59 Taking Photos During Movie Live View........60 Movie Settings ..................62 Viewing Movies ................65 Editing Movies ................
Page 6 Release Mode Choosing a Release Mode............102 Power Source and Frame Rate ............. 104 Self-Timer Mode (E) ..............106 Mirror up Mode (V)............... 108 ISO Sensitivity Manual Adjustment ..............109 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control........... 111 Exposure Metering..................114 Exposure Mode ................. 116 e: Programmed Auto ...............
Page 7 Image Enhancement Picture Controls.................170 Selecting a Picture Control.............170 Modifying Picture Controls ............173 Creating Custom Picture Controls..........177 Sharing Custom Picture Controls..........180 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows .....182 Active D-Lighting................182 High Dynamic Range (HDR)............184 Flash Photography Using the Built-in Flash ............189 Flash Modes..................191 Flash Compensation..............196 FV Lock ..................198...
Page 8 Photo Information..............238 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........248 Protecting Photographs from Deletion ....... 250 Deleting Photographs ............. 251 Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback.......... 251 The Playback Menu ................252 Connections Installing ViewNX 2 ..............253 Using ViewNX 2................. 257 Copy Pictures to the Computer ...........
Page 9 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options......290 Shooting Menu Options..............290 Shooting Menu Bank ..............291 Extended Menu Banks..............292 Storage Folder................293 File Naming ..................295 JPEG/TIFF Recording ..............295 NEF (RAW) Recording ...............295 Color Space...................296 Vignette Control .................297 Auto Distortion Control ............298 Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) ........299 High ISO NR ..................299 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings ....300...
Page 10 b: Metering/Exposure ..............315 b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value..........315 b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl ..........315 b3: Exp./Flash Comp. Step Value.......... 315 b4: Easy Exposure Compensation........316 b5: Matrix Metering..............317 b6: Center-Weighted Area............317 b7: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure.......... 318 c: Timers/AE Lock................
Page 11 e: Bracketing/Flash ...............329 e1: Flash Sync Speed..............329 e2: Flash Shutter Speed ............331 e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash..........331 e4: Exposure Comp. for Flash..........338 e5: Modeling Flash..............338 e6: Auto Bracketing Set............338 e7: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)..........339 e8: Bracketing Order ..............340 f: Controls..................341 f1: D Switch..................341 f2: Multi Selector Center Button ...........341 f3: Multi Selector.................343...
Page 12 g: Movie.................... 361 g1: Assign Fn Button..............361 g2: Assign Preview Button............362 g3: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button..........363 g4: Assign Shutter Button............364 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup......... 365 Setup Menu Options................ 365 Format Memory Card ............... 366 Monitor Brightness..............367 Monitor Color Balance .............
Page 13 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ...384 Retouch Menu Options ..............384 D-Lighting..................388 Red-Eye Correction..............389 Trim ....................390 Monochrome ................392 Filter Effects..................393 Color Balance................394 Image Overlay ................395 NEF (RAW) Processing ..............399 Resize....................401 Quick Retouch ................404 Straighten ..................404 Distortion Control ..............405 Fisheye ...................406 Color Outline................406 Color Sketch .................407 Perspective Control ..............408...
Page 14 Technical Notes Compatible Lenses..............419 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) ........428 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)....... 428 Other Accessories ..............436 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter ..... 442 Caring for the Camera ............. 444 Storage....................444 Cleaning....................444 Image Sensor Cleaning ..............
Page 15: For Your Safety
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
Page 16 (3 ft 4 in.) from AC adapter and then take the product the subject. Particular care should to a Nikon-authorized service center be observed when photographing for inspection. infants. Do not place the strap around the neck of...
Page 17 Observe proper precautions when • When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if in a cool, dry place. • The battery may be hot improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling immediately after use or when the batteries for use in this product:...
Page 18 When connecting cables to the input thunderstorms. Failure to observe and output jacks, use only the cables this precaution could result in provided or sold by Nikon for the electric shock. purpose to maintain compliance with • Do not damage, modify, or forcibly product regulations.
Page 19: Notices
Notices • No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for any with this product may be damages resulting from the use of reproduced, transmitted, this product. transcribed, stored in a retrieval • While every effort has been made to...
Page 20 Wash hands • Connect the equipment into an after handling. outlet on a circuit different from that Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, to which the receiver is connected. Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. • Consult the dealer or an experienced Tel.: 631-547-4200...
Page 21 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied •...
Page 22 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data.
Page 23 Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
Page 24 Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. T HE USE OF NON IKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR...
Page 25: Introduction
Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body Release mode dial ......102 Sub-command dial ....
Page 26 Camera Body (Continued) Built-in flash......... 189 Focus-mode selector ..39, 87, 100 Flash pop-up button....189 Lens mounting mark ....15 D button..134, 139, 143, 350 Mirror........108, 448 M/Y button ....... 190, 196 Metering coupling lever ... 477 Audio connector cover..56, 63 Headphone connector....56 USB connector cover ..
Page 27 Stereo microphone....49, 62 Tripod socket AF-assist illuminator....313 Lens mount ......15, 101 Self-timer lamp......107 CPU contacts Red-eye reduction lamp ...191 Ten-pin remote terminal Pv button ..... 54, 117, 349, 362 cover........233, 439 Fn button....... 78, 343, 361 Flash sync terminal cover ..429 Memory card slot cover..14, 21 Flash sync terminal ....
Page 28 Camera Body (Continued) Eyepiece shutter lever ..23, 106 Memory card access lamp..21, 30 R (info) button ...... 8, 201 Viewfinder ........17 b button .....9, 42, 55, 205, 386 Viewfinder eyepiece ....23, 106 Diopter adjustment control ..17 Monitor ..... 31, 35, 42, 49, 56, 235, 367 A button ..36, 97, 128, 349, 363 J (OK) button........25 B button......50, 88...
Page 29 The Control Panel The control panel shows a variety of camera settings when the camera is on. The items shown here appear the first time the camera is turned on; information on other settings can be found in the relevant sections of this manual. Exposure mode ......116 Number of exposures remaining......
Page 30 The Viewfinder Display Framing grid (displayed when Metering........114 is selected for Custom Setting d7) Autoexposure (AE) lock..... 128 ............325 Shutter speed lock icon .... 126 Focus points..17, 30, 94, 310, 311 Shutter speed..... 119, 121 AF-area mode ......90, 91 Autofocus mode ......87 AF area brackets....17, 239 Aperture lock icon......
Page 31 Exposure mode ......116 Flash-ready indicator....189 Flash compensation indicator FV lock indicator ......199 ............196 Flash sync indicator....329 Exposure compensation Aperture stop indicator..120, 424 indicator........131 Exposure indicator ..... 122 ISO sensitivity ......109 Exposure compensation Preset manual white balance display..........
Page 32 The R Button Press the R button to view shooting information during viewfinder photography (0 201). R button...
Page 33 The b button Use the b button for quick access to frequently-used settings in playback mode (0 386) and during viewfinder (0 205) and live view photography (0 42) and movie live view (0 55). b button Viewfinder photography Playback Live view photography Movie live view...
Page 34 The BM-12 Monitor Cover A clear plastic cover is provided with the camera to keep the monitor clean and protect it when the camera is not in use. To attach the cover, insert the projection on the top of the cover into the matching indentation above the camera monitor (q) and press the bottom of the cover until it clicks into place (w).
Page 35: The Multi Selector
The Multi Selector In this manual, operations using the multi selector are represented by 1, 3, 4, and 2 icons. 1: Press the multi selector up The center of the multi selector 4: Press the multi 2: Press the multi selector left selector right 3: Press the multi selector down...
Page 36: First Steps
First Steps Follow the seven steps below to ready the camera for use. Attach the strap. Attach the strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet. The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xiii–xvi and 452–457 of this manual.
Page 37 Charge the battery. Insert the battery and plug the charger in (depending on the country or region, the charger comes with either an AC wall adapter or a power cable). An exhausted battery will fully charge in about two hours and 35 minutes. •...
Page 38 Insert the battery and a memory card. Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards, confirm that power switch is in the OFF position. Insert the battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted.
Page 39 Attach a lens. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S NIKKOR 24– 120mm f/4G ED VR. Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap Mounting mark (camera)
Page 40 Turn the camera on. Power switch Turn the camera on. The control panel will light. Control panel LCD Illuminators Rotating the power switch toward D activates the standby timer and control panel backlight (LCD illuminator), allowing the display to be read in the dark. After the power switch is released, the illuminators will remain lit for six seconds while the standby timer is active or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated toward D again.
Page 41 Focus the viewfinder. Lift the diopter adjustment control and rotate it until the viewfinder display, focus points, and AF area brackets are in sharp focus. When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye. Push the diopter adjustment control back in once you have adjusted focus to your satisfaction.
Page 42 Choose a language and set the camera clock. Use the Language and Time zone and date options in the setup menu to choose a language and set the camera clock (Language is G button automatically shown highlighted the first time the menus are displayed). Time zone and date is used to choose a time zone (Time zone), choose a date format (Date format),...
Page 43 ❚❚ Battery Level The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. Control panel Viewfinder Control panel Viewfinder Description — Battery fully charged. — — Battery partially discharged. — Low battery. Charge battery or ready spare battery. Shutter release disabled. Charge or (flashes) (flashes) exchange battery.
Page 44 ❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining The memory cards currently inserted in the camera are indicated as shown (the example at right shows the icons displayed when both an SD and a CompactFlash card are inserted). If the Control panel memory card is full or an error has occurred, the icon for the affected card will flash (0 468).
Page 45 ❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover.
Page 46 Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer.
Page 47 ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.
Page 48: Camera Menus
Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 280) • N: Retouch (0 384) •...
Page 49: Using Camera Menus
Using Camera Menus ❚❚ Menu Controls The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the menus. Multi selector Move cursor up Select highlighted item Cancel and return to Select highlighted previous menu item or display sub- menu J button Select highlighted Move cursor down item...
Page 50 ❚❚ Navigating the Menus Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. G button Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Select a menu.
Page 51 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.
Page 52 Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button. J button Note the following points: • Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available. • While pressing 2 or the center of the multi selector generally has the same effect as pressing J, there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J.
Page 53: Basic Photography And Playback
Basic Photography and Playback “Point-and-Shoot” Photography Ready the Camera. When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the camera as shown at right.
Page 54 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (if the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator Focus indicator may light). The in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder when the focus operation is complete. Viewfinder display Description Subject in focus.
Page 55: Basic Playback
Basic Playback Press the K button. A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is shown by an icon. K button View additional pictures. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2.
Page 56 Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 287), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor for a few seconds after shooting. See Also See page 237 for information on choosing a memory card slot.
Page 57: Deleting Unwanted Photographs
Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O (Q) button. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page.
Page 58 The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography) The viewfinder indicator display and control panel shutter speed and aperture display will turn off if no operations are performed for about six seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display. The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 319).
Page 59: Live View Photography
Live View Photography Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view. Rotate the live view selector to C (live view photography). Live view selector Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor.
Page 60 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The focus point will flash green while A AE-L/AF-L button the camera focuses. If the camera is able to focus, the focus point will be displayed in green; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point will flash red (note that pictures can be taken even when the focus point...
Page 61 Using Autofocus in Live View Photography and Movie Live View Use an AF-S lens. The desired results may not be achieved with other lenses or teleconverters. Note that in live view, autofocus is slower and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses.
Page 62 Exit live view mode. Press the a button to exit live view mode. Live View Zoom Preview Press the X button to magnify the view in the monitor up to a maximum of about 23×. A navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display.
Page 63: Focus
Focus To focus using autofocus, rotate the focus-mode selector to AF and follow the steps below to choose autofocus and AF-area modes. For information on focusing manually, see page 41. Focus-mode selector ❚❚ Choosing a Focus Mode The following autofocus modes are available during live view photography and movie live view: Mode Description...
Page 64 ❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode The following AF-area modes can be selected during live view photography and movie live view: Mode Description Face-priority AF: Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects; the selected subject is indicated by a double yellow border (if multiple faces, up to a maximum of 35, are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject;...
Page 65: Manual Focus
To choose an AF-area mode, press the AF-mode button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired mode is displayed in the monitor. AF-mode button Sub-command Monitor dial Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 100), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus.
Page 66: Using The B Button
Using the b Button The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the b button during live view photography. Highlight items using the multi selector and press 2 to view options for the highlighted item. After choosing the desired setting, b button press J to return to the b-button menu.
Page 67 Option Description During live view photography, the white balance (hue) of the monitor can be set to a value different from that used for photographs (0 148). This can be effective if the lighting Photo live view under which shots are framed is different from that display WB used when the photographs are taken, as is sometimes the case when a flash or preset manual...
Page 68 ❚❚ Split-Screen Display Zoom Selecting Split-screen display zoom in the live view photography b button menu splits the display into two boxes showing separate areas of the frame side-by-side at a high zoom ratio. The positions of the magnified areas are Navigation window shown in the navigation window.
Page 69: The Live View Display: Live View Photography
The Live View Display: Live View Photography Item Description The amount of time remaining before live q Time remaining view ends automatically. Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less. Photo live view Monitor hue (photo live view display white display white —...
Page 70: The Information Display: Live View Photography
The Information Display: Live View Photography To hide or display indicators in the monitor during live view photography, press the R button. Information on Information off Framing guides Virtual horizon Histogram (exposure (0 379) preview only; 0 36)
Page 71 Shooting in Live View Mode To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with photographs or exposure, close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter. Although they will not appear in the final picture, jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may appear in the monitor, while bright bands may appear in some areas with flashing signs and other intermittent light sources or if the subject is briefly illuminated by a strobe or other bright, momentary light source.
Page 72 The Count Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (the timer turns red if live view is about to end to protect the internal circuits or, if an option other than No limit is selected for Custom Setting c4—Monitor off delay >...
Page 73: Movie Live View
Movie Live View Movies can be recorded in live view. Rotate the live view selector to 1 (movie live view). Live view selector Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor as it would appear in the actual movie, modified for the effects of exposure.
Page 74 Choose a focus mode (0 39). Choose an AF-area mode (0 40). Focus. B button Frame the opening shot and press the B button to focus. Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in face-priority AF drops during movie recording.
Page 75 Exposure Mode The following settings can be adjusted in movie live view: Shutter Exposure Aperture sensitivity Metering speed compensation (0 64) ✔ ✔ e, f — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — In exposure mode h, shutter speed can be set to values between s and s (the slowest available shutter speed varies with the 8000...
Page 76 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Exposure can be locked by pressing the A AE-L/ Movie-record button AF-L button (0 128) or altered by up to ±3 EV using exposure Recording indicator compensation (0 130).
Page 77 Exit movie live view. Press the a button to exit movie live view. The Count-Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before movie recording ends automatically (0 462). Depending on shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately when movie recording begins. Note that regardless of the amount of recording time available, live view will still end automatically when the timer expires.
Page 78: Indices
Indices If Index marking is selected as the “press” option for Custom Setting g1 (Assign Fn button; 0 361), g2 (Assign preview button; 0 362), or g3 (Assign AE-L/AF-L button; 0 363), you can press the selected button during Pv button recording to add indices that can be used to locate frames during editing and playback (0 66).
Page 79: Using The B Button
Using the b Button The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the b button in movie live view. Highlight items using the multi selector and press 2 to view options for the highlighted item. After choosing the desired setting, press J to b button return to the b-button menu.
Page 80 Option Description Press 1 or 3 to adjust monitor brightness for movie live view (note that this affects live view only Monitor and has no effect on brightness photographs or movies or on the brightness of the monitor for menus or playback;...
Page 81: The Live View Display: Movie Live View
The Live View Display: Movie Live View Item Description q “No movie” icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded. Volume of audio output to headphones. w Headphone volume Displayed when third-party headphones are connected. Microphone Microphone sensitivity. sensitivity Sound level for audio recording. Displayed r Sound level in red if level is too high;...
Page 82: The Information Display: Movie Live View
The Information Display: Movie Live View To hide or display indicators in the monitor during movie live view, press the R button. Information on Information off Framing guides Virtual horizon Histogram (0 379)
Page 83: Image Area
Image Area Regardless of the option selected for Image area in the shooting menu (0 74), all movies and photographs recorded in movie live view (0 49) have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. FX-format crop (0 75) DX-format crop (0 75) DX-based movie FX-based movie format crop...
Page 84: Taking Photos During Movie Live View
Taking Photos During Movie Live View If Take photos is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 364), photographs can be taken at any time during movie live view by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down. If movie recording is in progress, recording will end and the footage recorded to that point will be saved.
Page 85 Wireless Remote Controllers and Remote Cords If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 364), the shutter-release buttons on optional wireless remote controllers and remote cords (0 439) can be used to start movie live view and to start and end movie recording. Recording Movies Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the...
Page 86: Movie Settings
Movie Settings Use the Movie settings option in the shooting menu (0 290) to adjust the following settings. • Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality: Choose from the following options: Maximum bit rate (Mbps) Maximum length Option (★ high quality/Normal) (★ high quality/Normal) y/y 1920 ×...
Page 87 • Frequency response: If S Wide range is selected, the built-in and optional stereo microphones (0 441) will respond to a wide range of frequencies, from music to the bustling hum of a city street. Choose T Vocal range to bring out human voices.
Page 88 • Movie ISO sensitivity settings: Adjust the following ISO sensitivity settings. - ISO sensitivity (mode M): Choose the ISO sensitivity for exposure mode h from values between ISO 64 and Hi 2. Auto ISO sensitivity control is used in other exposure modes.
Page 89: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 235). Press the center of the multi selector to start playback; your current position is indicated by the movie progress bar. 1 icon Length Current position/total length Movie Volume Guide progress bar...
Page 90 Description Rotate the main command dial one stop to Skip 10 s skip ahead or back 10 s. Skip Rotate the sub-command dial to skip to next ahead/ or previous index, or to skip to the last or back first frame if the movie contains no indices. Adjust Press X to increase volume, W to decrease.
Page 91: Editing Movies
Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option Description Create a copy from which the opening or Choose start/end point closing footage has been removed. Save selected frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. Trimming Movies To create trimmed copies of movies: Display a movie full frame (0 235).
Page 92 Select Choose start/end point. Press the b button, then highlight Choose start/end point and press b button...
Page 93 Choose the current frame as the new start or end point. To create a copy that begins from the current frame, highlight Start point and press J. The frames before the current frame will be removed when you save the copy. Start point To create a copy that ends at the current frame, highlight End point and press J.
Page 94 Confirm the new start or end point. If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or back, rotate the main command dial one stop; to skip to an index, or to the first or last frame if the movie contains no indices, rotate the sub-command dial).
Page 95 Save the copy. Highlight Save as new file and press J to save the copy to a new file. To replace the original movie file with the edited copy, highlight Overwrite existing file and press J. Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card.
Page 96: Saving Selected Frames
Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: Pause the movie on the desired frame. Play the movie back as described on page 65, pressing the center of the multi selector to start and resume playback and 3 to pause.
Page 97 Save the copy. Highlight Yes and press J to create a fine-quality (0 79) JPEG copy of the selected frame. Save Selected Frame JPEG movie stills created with the Save selected frame option can not be retouched. JPEG movie stills lack some categories of photo information (0 238).
Page 98: Image Recording Options
Image Recording Options Image Area Choose from image areas of FX (36×24) 1.0× (FX format), DX (24×16) 1.5× (DX format), 5 : 4 (30×24), and 1.2× (30×20) 1.2×. See page 490 for information on the number of pictures that can be stored at different image area settings. FX format DX format (24×16) image circle...
Page 99 ❚❚ Image Area Options The camera offers a choice of the following image areas: Option Description Images are recorded in FX format using the full FX (36×24) area of the image sensor (35.9 × 24.0 mm), 1.0× producing an angle of view equivalent to a (FX format) NIKKOR lens on a 35mm format camera.
Page 100 Image Area The selected option is shown in the information display. DX Lenses DX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller angle of view than lenses for 35mm format cameras. If Auto DX crop is off and an option other than DX (24×16) (DX format) is selected for Choose image area when a DX lens is attached, the edges of the image may be eclipsed.
Page 101 The image area can be selected using the Image area > Choose image area option in the shooting menu or by pressing a control and rotating a command dial. ❚❚ The Image Area Menu Select Image area. Highlight Image area in the shooting menu and press 2.
Page 102 ❚❚ Camera Controls Assign image area selection to a camera control. Select Choose image area as the “press + command dials” option for a camera control in the Custom Settings menu (0 300). Image area selection can be assigned to the Fn button (Custom Setting f4, Assign Fn button, 0 343), the Pv button (Custom Setting f5, Assign preview button, 0 349), the A AE-L/AF-L button (Custom Setting f6, Assign AE-L/AF-L...
Page 103: Image Quality
Image Quality The D810 supports the following image quality options. See page 489 for information on the number of pictures that can be stored at different image quality and size settings. Option File type Description RAW data from the image sensor are saved without additional processing.
Page 104: The Control Panel
Image quality is set by pressing the T button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel. T button Main command Control panel dial NEF (RAW) Images NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using software such as ViewNX 2 or Capture NX-D (ViewNX 2 can be installed from the supplied installer CD, while Capture NX-D can be downloaded from a link in the ViewNX 2 installer;...
Page 105 ❚❚ JPEG Compression To choose the type of compression for JPEG images, highlight JPEG/TIFF recording > JPEG compression in the shooting menu and press 2. Option Description Images are compressed to produce relatively Size priority uniform file size. Optimal image quality. File size varies with Optimal quality scene recorded.
Page 106 ❚❚ NEF (RAW) Bit Depth To choose a bit depth for NEF (RAW) images, highlight NEF (RAW) recording > NEF (RAW) bit depth in the shooting menu and press 2. Option Description 12-bit NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits. NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit depth of 14 bits, 14-bit producing files larger than those with a bit depth of...
Page 107: Image Size
Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. In the case of JPEG and TIFF images, you can choose from #Large, $Medium, or %Small (note that image size varies depending on the option selected for Image area, 0 74): Image area Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.)
Page 108 Image size for JPEG and TIFF images can be set by pressing the T button and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired option is displayed in the control panel. T button Sub-command Control panel dial The Image Size Menu Image size for JPEG and TIFF images can also be adjusted using the JPEG/TIFF recording >...
Page 109 ❚❚ NEF (RAW) Images When recording photographs in NEF (RAW) format, you can choose from sizes of o Large and p Small using the NEF (RAW) recording > Image size option in the shooting menu. Small-size images are about half the size of their large-size counterparts.
Page 110: Using Two Memory Cards
Using Two Memory Cards When two memory cards are inserted in the camera, you can choose one as the primary card using the Primary slot selection item in the shooting menu. Select SD card slot to designate the card in the SD card slot as the primary card, CF card slot to choose the CompactFlash card.
Page 111: Focus
Focus This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 100). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 94) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 96).
Page 112 Autofocus mode can be selected by pressing the AF-mode button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder and control AF-mode button Main command panel. dial Control panel Viewfinder The B Button For the purpose of focusing the camera, B button pressing the B button has the same effect as pressing the shutter-release...
Page 113 See Also For information on using focus priority in continuous-servo AF, see Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 306). For information on using release priority in single-servo AF, see Custom Setting a2 (AF-S priority selection, 0 307). For information on preventing the camera from focusing when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, see Custom Setting a4 (AF activation, 0 308).
Page 114: Af-Area Mode
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point is selected during viewfinder photography. • Single-point AF: Select the focus point as described on page 94; the camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects. •...
Page 115 • Group-area AF: The camera focuses using a group of focus points selected by the user, reducing the risk of the camera focusing on the background instead of on the main subject. Choose for subjects that are difficult to photograph using a single focus point.
Page 116 3D-tracking When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera. Consequently 3D-tracking may not produce the desired results with subjects that are similar in color to the background or that occupy a very small area of the frame.
Page 117 See Also For information on adjusting how long the camera waits before refocusing when an object moves in front of the camera, see Custom Setting a3 (Focus tracking with lock-on, 0 308). See Custom Setting a5 (Focus point illumination, 0 309) for information on choosing how the focus point is displayed in dynamic-area and group-area AF, a11 (Limit AF-area mode selection, 0 314) for information on limiting AF-area mode selection, and f9 (Customize command...
Page 118: Focus Point Selection
Focus Point Selection The camera offers a choice of 51 focus points that can be used to compose photographs with the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame. Follow the steps below to choose the focus point (in group-area AF, you can follow these steps to choose a group of focus points).
Page 119 The focus selector lock can be rotated to the locked (L) position following selection to prevent the selected focus point from changing when the multi selector is pressed. Auto-area AF The focus point for auto-area AF is selected automatically; manual focus-point selection is not available.
Page 120: Focus Lock
Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus point in the final composition. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 87), focus lock can also be used to recompose the photograph after focusing on another object at the same distance as your original subject.
Page 121 Lock focus. AF-C focus mode (0 87): With the Shutter-release button shutter-release button pressed halfway (q), press the A AE-L/AF-L button (w) to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-L icon will be displayed in the viewfinder). Focus will remain locked while the A AE-L/AF-L button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button.
Page 122 Locking Focus with the B Button During viewfinder photography, focus can be locked using the B button in place of the shutter-release button (0 88). If AF-ON only is selected for Custom Setting a4 (AF activation, 0 308), the camera will not focus when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway;...
Page 123 Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (●) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus.
Page 124: Manual Focus
Manual Focus Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 99). • AF lenses: Set the lens focus mode switch (if present) and camera focus- mode selector to M.
Page 125 ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder The viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the 51 focus points). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is displayed.
Page 126: Release Mode
Release Mode Choosing a Release Mode To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting. Mode Description Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter- release button is pressed. Continuous low speed: While shutter-release button is held down, camera takes photographs at frame rate selected for Custom Setting d2 (CL mode shooting speed, 0 321).
Page 127 Mode Description Self-timer: Take pictures with the self-timer (0 106). Mirror up: Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in telephoto or close-up photography or in other situations in which the slightest camera movement can result in blurred photographs (0 108).
Page 128: Power Source And Frame Rate
Power Source and Frame Rate The maximum frame advance rate varies with the power source and image area. The figures below are the average maximum frame rates available with continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of s or faster, settings other than Custom Setting d2 at default values, and memory remaining in the memory buffer.
Page 129 The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession; note, however, that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full (tAA). The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure-...
Page 130: Self-Timer Mode (E)
Self-Timer Mode (E) The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self- portraits. Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. Select self-timer mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to...
Page 131: Using Built-In Flash
Start the timer. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer. The self-timer lamp will start to flash. Two seconds before the photograph is taken, the self-timer lamp will stop flashing. The shutter will be released about ten seconds after the timer starts.
Page 132: Mirror Up Mode (V)
Mirror up Mode (V) Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. To use mirror- up mode, press the release mode dial lock release and Release mode dial rotate the release mode dial to V (mirror up).
Page 133: Iso Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity Manual Adjustment The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. Choose from settings that range from ISO 64 to ISO 12800 in steps equivalent to EV. Settings of from about 0.3 to 1 EV below ISO 64 and 0.3 to 2 EV above ISO 12800 are also available for special situations.
Page 134 The Shooting Menu ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted from the shooting menu. Choose ISO sensitivity settings to adjust settings for viewfinder and live view photography (0 290) and Movie settings > Movie ISO sensitivity settings to adjust settings for movie live view (0 64). ISO Sensitivity The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the...
Page 135: Auto Iso Sensitivity Control
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control in the shooting menu, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the value selected by the user (ISO sensitivity is adjusted appropriately when the flash is used).
Page 136 Adjust settings. The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using Maximum sensitivity (note that if the ISO sensitivity selected by the user is higher than that chosen for Maximum sensitivity, the value selected by the user will be used instead). In exposure modes e and g, sensitivity will only be adjusted if underexposure would result at the shutter speed selected for Minimum shutter speed (...
Page 137 Minimum Shutter Speed Auto shutter-speed selection can be fine-tuned by highlighting Auto and pressing 2: for example, values faster than those usually selected automatically can be used with telephoto lenses to reduce blur. Note, however, that Auto functions only with CPU lenses; if a non-CPU lens is used without lens data, minimum shutter speed is fixed at Shutter speeds may drop below the selected minimum if optimum exposure can not be achieved at the ISO sensitivity chosen for...
Page 138: Exposure
Exposure Metering Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available: Option Description Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations. Camera meters a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D lenses (0 422), distance information (3D color matrix metering III;...
Page 139 To choose a metering option, press the c button and rotate the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder and control panel. c button Main command dial Non-CPU Lens Data Specifying the focal length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lenses using the Non-CPU lens data option in the setup menu (0 229) allows the camera to use color matrix metering when matrix is selected and improves the accuracy of center-weighted and spot metering.
Page 140: Exposure Mode
Exposure Mode To determine how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure, press the I (Q) button and rotate the main command dial until the desired option appears in the control panel. I (Q) button Main command dial Control panel Mode Description...
Page 141 Custom Setting e5—Modeling Flash This setting controls whether the built-in flash and optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; 0 428) will emit a modeling flash when the Pv button is pressed. See page 338 for more...
Page 142: E: Programmed Auto
e: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal exposure in most situations. Flexible Program In exposure mode e, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial while the exposure meters are on (“flexible program”).
Page 143: F: Shutter-Priority Auto
f: Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. To choose a shutter speed, rotate the main command dial while the exposure meters are on. Shutter speed can be set to “p”...
Page 144: G: Aperture-Priority Auto
g: Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. To choose an aperture between the minimum and maximum values for the lens, rotate the sub-command dial while the exposure meters are on.
Page 145: H: Manual
h: Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to set aperture. Shutter speed can be set to “p” or to values between 30 s and s, or the shutter can be held open 8000...
Page 146 AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used to set aperture. Exposure Indicators If a shutter speed other than “bulb” or “time” is selected, the exposure indicators in the viewfinder and control panel show whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.
Page 147: Long Time-Exposures (H Mode Only)
Long Time-Exposures (h Mode Only) Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. • Bulb (A): The shutter remains open while the shutter- release button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod or an optional wireless remote controller (0 441) or remote cord (0 439).
Page 148: I Button
Close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter to prevent light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in the photograph or interfering with exposure (0 106). Nikon recommends using a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter and power connector to prevent loss of power while the shutter is open.
Page 149 Choose a shutter speed. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb (A) or Time (&). The exposure Bulb indicators do not appear when Bulb (A) or Time (&) is selected. Time Open the shutter.
Page 150: Shutter-Speed And Aperture Lock
Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock Shutter speed lock is available in shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes, aperture lock in aperture-priority auto and manual exposure modes. Shutter speed and aperture lock are not available in programmed auto exposure mode. Assign shutter speed and aperture lock to a camera control. Select Shutter spd &...
Page 151 Aperture (exposure modes g and h): Press the selected button and rotate the sub-command dial until F icons appear in the viewfinder and the control panel. Fn button Sub-command dial To unlock aperture, press the button and rotate the sub- command dial until the F icons disappear from the displays.
Page 152: Autoexposure (Ae) Lock
Autoexposure (AE) Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using center-weighted metering and spot metering (0 114) to meter exposure. Lock exposure. Shutter-release button Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter- release button halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus point, press the A AE-L/...
Page 153 Metered Area In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 4-mm (0.16 in.) circle centered on the selected focus point. In center- weighted metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 12-mm circle in the center of the viewfinder. Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure:...
Page 154: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 114). Choose from values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of EV.
Page 155 To choose a value for exposure E button compensation, press the E button and rotate the main command dial until the desired value is displayed in the control panel or viewfinder. Main command dial ±0 EV –0.3 (– ) EV +2.0 EV (E button pressed) At values other than ±0.0, the 0 at the...
Page 156 Exposure Mode h In exposure mode h, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change. See Also For information on choosing the size of the increments available for exposure compensation, see Custom Setting b3 (Exp./flash comp. step value, 0 315).
Page 157: Bracketing
Bracketing Bracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value. Choose in situations in which it is difficult to set exposure, flash level (i-TTL and, where supported, auto aperture flash control modes only; see pages 194, 331, and 430), white balance, or Active D-Lighting 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 158 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the D button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the control panel. Number of shots D button Main command Control panel dial Exposure and flash...
Page 159 Select an exposure increment. Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment. Exposure increment D button Sub-command Control panel dial At default settings, the size of the increment can be chosen from 0.3 ( ), 0.7 ( ), 1, 2, and 3 EV.
Page 160 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. Modifications to exposure are added to those made with exposure compensation (see page 130). While bracketing is in effect, a bracketing progress indicator will be displayed in the control panel.
Page 161 ❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the D button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and M is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
Page 162 Exposure Bracketing The camera modifies exposure by varying shutter speed and aperture (programmed auto), aperture (shutter-priority auto), or shutter speed (aperture-priority auto, manual exposure mode). If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control (0 111) in modes e, f, and g, the camera will modify exposure by varying ISO sensitivity and only vary shutter speed and/or aperture if the limits of exposure system are exceeded.
Page 163 ❚❚ White Balance Bracketing The camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. For more information on white balance, see page 148. Select white balance bracketing. Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set. Choose the number of shots.
Page 164 Select a white balance increment. Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is roughly equivalent to 5 mired. White balance increment D button Sub-command Control panel dial Choose from increments of 1 (5 mired), 2 (10 mired), or 3 (15 mired).
Page 165 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. 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.
Page 166 ❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the D button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and W is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
Page 167 ❚❚ ADL Bracketing The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. For more information on Active D-Lighting, see page 182. Select ADL bracketing. Choose ADL bracketing for Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set. Choose the number of shots. Pressing the D button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence.
Page 168 At settings other than zero, a d icon and an ADL bracketing indicator will appear in the control panel and D will be displayed in the viewfinder. Choose two shots to take one photograph with Active D-Lighting off and another at a selected value.
Page 169 Active D-Lighting is shown in the control panel. Control panel display Active D-Lighting Auto Normal High Extra high...
Page 170 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-by- shot according to the bracketing program selected. While bracketing is in effect, a bracketing progress indicator will be displayed in the control panel. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot.
Page 171 ADL Bracketing In continuous release modes (0 102), shooting will pause after the number of shots specified in the bracketing program have been taken. Shooting will resume the next time the shutter-release button is pressed. In self-timer mode, the camera will take the number of shots selected in Step 2 on page 143 each time the shutter-release button is pressed, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self- timer) >...
Page 172: White Balance
White Balance White Balance Options White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If the desired results can not be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option from the list below. Option Color temp.
Page 173 White balance can be selected by pressing the U button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel. U button Main command Control panel dial The Shooting Menu White balance can also be adjusted using the White balance option in the shooting menu (0 290), which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (0 151) or measure a value for preset manual white balance (0 158).
Page 174 Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths.
Page 175: Fine-Tuning White Balance
Fine-Tuning White Balance At settings other than K (Choose color temp.), white balance can be “fine-tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image. ❚❚ The White Balance Menu To fine-tune white balance from the shooting menu, select White balance and follow the steps below.
Page 176 Press J. Press J to save settings and return to the shooting menu. If white balance has been fine-tuned, an asterisk (“U”) will be displayed in the control panel. J button...
Page 177 ❚❚ The U Button At settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the U button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)–blue (B) axis (0 151; to fine-tune white balance when L is selected, use the shooting menu as described on page 151).
Page 178 White Balance Fine-Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a “warm” setting such as J (Incandescent) is selected for white balance will make photographs slightly “colder” but will not actually make them blue. “Mired”...
Page 179: Choosing A Color Temperature
Choosing a Color Temperature Follow the steps below to choose a color temperature when K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance. Choose Color Temperature Note that the desired results will not be obtained with flash or fluorescent lighting. Choose N (Flash) or I (Fluorescent) for these sources.
Page 180 Select a value for green-magenta. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the G (green) or M (magenta) axis and press 1 or 3 to select a value. Value for green (G)- magenta (M) axis Press J. Press J to save changes and return to the shooting menu.
Page 181 ❚❚ The U Button When K (Choose color temp.) is selected, the U button can be used to select the color temperature, although only for the amber (A)–blue (B) axis. Press the U button and rotate the sub- command dial until the desired value is displayed in the control panel (adjustments are made in mireds;...
Page 182: Preset Manual
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. The camera can store up to six values for preset manual white balance in presets d-1 through d-6.
Page 183: Viewfinder Photography
Viewfinder Photography Light a reference object. Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. In studio settings, a standard gray panel can be used as a reference object. Note that exposure is automatically increased by 1 EV when measuring white balance;...
Page 184 Select a preset. Press the U button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed in the control panel. U button Sub-command Control panel dial Select direct measurement mode. Release the U button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the control panel starts to flash.
Page 185 Measure white balance. Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. The camera will measure a value for white balance and store it in the preset selected in Step 3. No photograph will be recorded;...
Page 186 Direct Measurement Mode If no operations are performed during viewfinder photography while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end in the time selected for Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 319). Protected Presets If the current preset is protected (0 169), 3 will flash in the control panel and viewfinder if you attempt to measure a new value.
Page 187: Live View (Spot White Balance)
Live View (Spot White Balance) In live view photography and movie live view (0 35, 49), white balance can be measured in a selected area of the frame, eliminating the need to prepare a reference object or change lenses during telephoto photography. Press the a button.
Page 188 Select a preset. Press the U button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed in the control panel. U button Sub-command Control panel dial Select direct measurement mode. Release the U button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the control panel starts to flash.
Page 189 Measure white balance. Press the center of the multi selector or press the shutter-release button all the way down to measure white balance. The time available to measure white balance is that selected for Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay) > Live view (0 320).
Page 190 Measuring Preset Manual White Balance (Live View) Preset manual white balance can not be measured when Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 364) and the live view selector is rotated to 1. Preset manual white balance can not be set while an HDR exposure is in progress (0 184) or when a setting other than None is selected for photo live view display white balance (monitor hue;...
Page 191: Managing Presets
Managing Presets ❚❚ 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 Preset manual. Select White balance in the shooting menu, then highlight Preset manual and press 2.
Page 192 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 (0 375), the comment will be copied to the comment for the selected preset. Choosing a Source Image To view the image highlighted in Step 4 full frame, press and hold the X button.
Page 193 Choosing a White Balance Preset Press 1 to highlight the current white balance preset (d-1– d-6) and press 2 to select another preset. Fine-Tuning Preset Manual White Balance The selected preset can be fine-tuned by selecting Fine-tune and adjusting white balance as described on page 151.
Page 194: Image Enhancement
Image Enhancement Picture Controls Selecting a Picture Control Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene. Option Description Standard processing for balanced results. Standard Recommended for most situations. Minimal processing for natural results. Choose Neutral for photographs that will later be processed or retouched.
Page 195 Press L (Z/Q). A list of Picture Controls will be displayed. L (Z/Q) button Select a Picture Control. Highlight a Picture Control and press J button...
Page 196 Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls are created through modifications to existing Picture Controls using the Manage Picture Control option in the shooting menu (0 177). Custom Picture Controls can be saved to a memory card for sharing among other cameras of the same model and compatible software (0 180).
Page 197: Modifying Picture Controls
Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 177) can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the Picture Control list (0 170) and press 2.
Page 198 ❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Description Mute or heighten the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). Quick adjust Not available with Neutral, Monochrome, Flat, or custom Picture Controls (0 177). Control the sharpness of outlines. Select A to adjust sharpening automatically according to the type of Sharpening scene.
Page 199 “A” (Auto) Results for auto sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Use a type G, E, or D lens for best results. Switching Between Manual and Auto Press the X button to switch back and forth between manual and auto (A) settings for sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation.
Page 200 Toning (Monochrome Only) Pressing 3 when Toning is selected displays saturation options. Press 4 or 2 to adjust saturation in increments of 1, or rotate the sub-command dial to choose a value in increments of 0.25. Saturation control is not available when B&W (black- and-white) is selected.
Page 201: Creating Custom Picture Controls
Creating Custom Picture Controls The preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. Select Manage Picture Control. Highlight Manage Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2. Select Save/edit. Highlight Save/edit and press 2. Select a Picture Control.
Page 202 Select a destination. Choose a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2. Name the Picture Control. Keyboard area The text-entry dialog shown at right will be displayed. By default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control;...
Page 203 Save changes and exit. Press J to save changes and exit. The new Picture Control will appear in the Picture Control list. J button Manage Picture Control > Rename Custom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu.
Page 204: Sharing Custom Picture Controls
Sharing Custom Picture Controls Use the Load/save option in the Manage Picture Control menu to copy custom Picture Controls to and from memory cards. Custom Picture Controls can be created on a computer using Picture Control Utility 2, a utility launched from ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX-D, then saved to a memory card and copied to the camera.
Page 205 Saving Custom Picture Controls Up to 99 custom Picture Controls can be stored on the memory card at any one time. The memory card can only be used to store user-created custom Picture Controls. The preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera (0 170) can not be copied to the memory card, renamed, or deleted.
Page 206: Preserving Detail In Highlights And Shadows
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs 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.
Page 207 To use Active D-Lighting: Select Active D-Lighting. Highlight Active D-Lighting in the shooting menu and press 2. Choose an option. Highlight the desired option and press J. If Y Auto is selected, the camera will automatically adjust Active D-Lighting according to shooting conditions (in exposure mode h, however, Y Auto is equivalent to Q Normal).
Page 208: High Dynamic Range (Hdr)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Used with high-contrast subjects, High Dynamic Range (HDR) preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two shots taken at different exposures. HDR is most effective when used with matrix metering (0 114; with spot or center-weighted metering and a non-CPU lens, an exposure differential of Auto is equivalent to about 2 EV).
Page 209 Select a mode. Highlight HDR mode and press 2. Highlight one of the following and press J. • To take a series of HDR photographs, select 0 On (series). HDR shooting will continue until you select Off for HDR mode. •...
Page 210 Choose the exposure differential. To choose the difference in exposure between the two shots, highlight Exposure differential and press 2. The options shown at right will be displayed. Highlight an option and press J. Choose higher values for high-contrast subjects, but note that choosing a value higher than required may not produce the desired results;...
Page 211 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. l y will flash in the control panel and l u in the viewfinder while Control panel the images are combined; no photographs can be taken until recording is complete.
Page 212 The D Button If HDR (high dynamic range) is selected for Custom Setting f8 (Assign BKT button; 0 350), you can select the HDR mode by pressing the D button and rotating the main command dial and the exposure differential by pressing the D button and rotating the sub-command dial.
Page 213: Flash Photography
Flash Photography Using the Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used not only when natural lighting is inadequate but to fill in shadows and backlit subjects or to add a catch light to the subject’s eyes. Choose a metering method (0 114). Select matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted metering to activate i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR.
Page 214 Choose a flash mode. Press the M (Y) button and rotate the main command dial until the desired flash mode icon is displayed in the control panel (0 191). M (Y) button Main command Control panel dial Check exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Press the shutter-release button halfway and check shutter speed and aperture.
Page 215: Flash Modes
Flash Modes The camera supports the following flash modes: Flash mode Description This mode is recommended for most situations. In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto modes, shutter speed will automatically be set to values between s when an optional 8000 Front-curtain flash unit is used with Auto FP High-Speed Sync;...
Page 216 Flash mode Description In shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, flash fires just before the shutter closes. Use to create effect of a stream of light behind moving objects. In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto, slow Rear-curtain rear-curtain sync is used to capture both subject and sync background.
Page 217 Flash Photography Shutter Speed and Aperture Mode Shutter speed Aperture See page Set automatically by camera s– 1, 2 Set automatically by camera Value selected by user s–30 s) Set automatically by camera 1, 2 s– Value selected by user Value selected by user s–30 s, A, &) 1 Shutter speed may be set as slow as 30s in slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, and slow sync...
Page 218 Flash Control Mode The camera supports the following i-TTL flash control modes: • i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR: Flash emits series of nearly invisible preflashes (monitor preflashes) immediately before main flash. Preflashes reflected from objects in all areas of frame are picked up by RGB sensor with approximately 91K (91,000) pixels and are analyzed in combination with range information from matrix metering system to adjust flash output for natural balance between main subject and...
Page 219 See Also See page 198 for information on locking flash value (FV) for a metered subject before recomposing a photograph. For information on auto FP high-speed sync and choosing a flash sync speed, see Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 329). For information on choosing the slowest shutter speed available when using the flash, see Custom Setting e2 (Flash shutter speed, 0 331).
Page 220: Flash Compensation
Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by from –3 EV to +1 EV in increments of EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections.
Page 221 Optional Flash Units The flash compensation selected with the optional flash unit is added to the flash compensation selected with the camera. See Also For information on choosing the size of the increments available for flash compensation, see Custom Setting b3 (Exp./flash comp. step value, 0 315).
Page 222: Fv Lock
FV Lock This feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash output is appropriate to the subject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame. Flash output is adjusted automatically for any changes in ISO sensitivity and aperture.
Page 223 Lock flash level. After confirming that the flash ready indicator (M) is displayed in the viewfinder, press the button selected in Step 1. The flash will emit a monitor preflash to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will be locked at this level and FV lock icon (e) will appear in the viewfinder.
Page 224 Using FV Lock with the Built-in Flash FV lock is only available with the built-in flash when TTL is selected for Custom Setting e3 (Flash cntrl for built-in flash, 0 331). Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units FV lock is also available with optional flash units in TTL and (where supported) monitor pre-flash AA and monitor pre-flash A flash control modes.
Page 225: Other Shooting Options
Other Shooting Options The R Button (Viewfinder Photography) Pressing the R button during viewfinder photography displays shooting information in the monitor including shutter speed, aperture, number of exposures remaining, and AF-area mode. Exposure mode ......116 Aperture (f-number) ..120, 121 Aperture (number of Flexible program indicator ..118 stops)........
Page 226 Shutter-speed lock icon.... 126 Camera battery indicator ....19 Electronic front-curtain shutter MB-D12 battery type indicator ........323 display.......... 327 MB-D12 battery indicator..328 Exposure delay mode indicator ........322 “k” (appears when memory remains for over 1000 FV lock indicator ......199 exposures) ........20 Aperture lock icon......
Page 227 T indicator ........466 Interval timer indicator ..216, 219 Time-lapse indicator ..223, 227 Image comment indicator..375 Metering ........114 Copyright information Image size (JPEG and indicator ........376 TIFF images)........83 Satellite signal indicator ... 233 Image quality......... 79 “Beep” indicator......321 Secondary slot function....
Page 228 Active D-Lighting indicator..183 Pv button assignment ....349 High ISO noise reduction Color space indicator ....296 indicator........299 Exposure indicator ..... 122 Shooting menu bank ....291 Exposure compensation indicator ........130 Custom settings bank....304 Bracketing progress indicator: Long exposure noise reduction Exposure and flash indicator........299 bracketing......
Page 229: The B Button
The b button Press the b button for quick access to the following settings during viewfinder photography. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. Press the b button again to resume shooting. b button Option Option...
Page 230: Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed E button below can be restored to default values by holding the T and E buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The control panel turns off briefly T button while settings are reset.
Page 231 ❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Shooting Menu Option Default Image quality JPEG normal JPEG/TIFF recording Image size Large NEF (RAW) recording Image size Large White balance Auto > Normal Fine-tuning A-B: 0, G-M: 0 Picture Control settings Unmodified HDR (high dynamic range) ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity Auto ISO sensitivity control...
Page 232: Other Settings
❚❚ Other Settings Option Default Focus point Center Preset focus point Center Exposure mode Programmed auto Flexible program Exposure compensation AE lock hold Aperture lock Shutter speed lock Autofocus mode AF-S AF-area mode Viewfinder Single-point AF Live view photography/movie live view Normal-area AF Photo live view display WB None...
Page 233: Multiple Exposure
Multiple Exposure Follow the steps below to record a series of two to ten exposures in a single photograph. Multiple exposures can make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor to produce colors noticeably superior to those in software-generated photographic overlays.
Page 234 Select a mode. Highlight Multiple exposure mode and press 2. Highlight one of the following and press J: • To take a series of multiple exposures, select 0 On (series). Multiple exposure shooting will continue until you select Off for Multiple exposure mode.
Page 235 Choose the number of shots. Highlight Number of shots and press 2. Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press J. The D Button If Multiple exposure is selected for Custom Setting f8 (Assign BKT button;...
Page 236 Choose the amount of gain. Highlight Auto gain and press 2. The following options will be displayed. Highlight an option and press J. • On: Gain is adjusted according to number of exposures actually recorded (gain for each exposure is set to for 2 exposures, 3 exposures, etc.).
Page 237 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. In continuous release modes (0 102), the camera records all exposures in a single burst. If On (series) is selected, the camera will continue to record multiple exposures while the shutter-release button is pressed; if On (single photo) is selected, multiple exposure shooting will end after the first photograph.
Page 238 ❚❚ Interrupting Multiple Exposures To interrupt a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, select Off for multiple exposure mode. If shooting ends before the specified number of exposures have been taken, a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point.
Page 239 Interval Timer Photography If interval timer photography is activated before the first exposure is taken, the camera will record exposures at the selected interval until the number of exposures specified in the multiple exposure menu have been taken (the number of shots listed in the interval timer shooting menu is ignored).
Page 240: Interval Timer Photography
Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. Before Shooting Select a release mode other than self-timer (E) when using the interval timer. Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. Once settings have been adjusted to your satisfaction, close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter to prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with photographs and exposure (0 106).
Page 241 Adjust interval timer settings. Choose a start option, interval, number of shots per interval, and exposure smoothing option. • To choose a start option: Highlight Start options and Highlight an option and press J. press 2. To start shooting immediately, select Now. To start shooting at a chosen date and time, select Choose start day and start time, then choose the date and time and press J.
Page 242 • To choose the number of shots per interval: Highlight No. of intervals × Choose the number of intervals shots/interval and press 2. and the number of shots per interval and press J. In S (single frame) mode, the photographs for each interval will be taken at the rate chosen for Custom Setting d2 (CL mode shooting speed, 0 321).
Page 243 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. The first series of shots will be taken at the specified starting time, or after about 3 s if Now was selected for Start options in Step 2. Shooting will J button continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken.
Page 244 ❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer Photography Interval timer photography can be paused between intervals by pressing J or selecting Pause in the interval timer menu. ❚❚ Resuming Interval Timer Shooting To resume shooting: Starting Now Highlight Restart and press J. Starting at a Specified Time For Start options, Choose a starting date Highlight Restart and...
Page 245 ❚❚ No Photograph The camera will skip the current interval if any of the following situations persist for eight seconds or more after the interval was due to start: the photograph or photographs for the previous interval have yet to be taken, the memory card is full, or single- servo autofocus is in effect and the camera is unable to focus (note that the camera focuses again before each shot).
Page 246 Bracketing Adjust bracketing settings before starting interval timer photography. If exposure, flash, or ADL bracketing is active while interval timer photography is in effect, the camera will take the number of shots in the bracketing program at each interval, regardless of the number of shots specified in the interval timer menu.
Page 247: Time-Lapse Photography
Time-Lapse Photography The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a silent time-lapse movie using the options currently selected for Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality, and Destination in the movie settings menu (0 62). For information on the image area used for time-lapse movies, see page 59. Before Shooting Before beginning time-lapse photography, take a test shot at current settings (framing the photo in the viewfinder for an accurate exposure...
Page 248 Adjust time-lapse photography settings. Choose an interval, total shooting time, and exposure smoothing option. • To choose the interval between frames: Highlight Interval and press 2. Choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed (minutes and seconds) and press J.
Page 249 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. Time- lapse photography starts after about 3 s. The camera takes photographs at the selected interval for the selected shooting time. J button When complete, time-lapse movies are recorded to the memory card selected for Movie settings >...
Page 250 ❚❚ No Photograph The camera will skip the current frame if single-servo autofocus is in effect and the camera is unable to focus (note that the camera focuses again before each shot). Shooting will resume with the next frame. Time-Lapse Photography Time-lapse is not available in live view (0 35, 49), at a shutter speed of A or &...
Page 251 Calculating the Length of the Final Movie The total number of frames in the final Length recorded/ movie can be approximated by dividing the maximum length shooting time by the interval and rounding up. The length of the final movie can then be calculated by dividing the number of shots by the frame rate selected for Movie settings >...
Page 252 Image Review The K button can not be used to view pictures while time-lapse photography is in progress, but the current frame will be displayed for a few seconds after each shot if On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 287).
Page 253: Non-Cpu Lenses
Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses can be used in exposure modes g and h, with aperture set using the lens aperture ring. By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to the following CPU lens functions. If the focal length of the lens is known: •...
Page 254 The camera can store data for up to nine non-CPU lenses. To enter or edit data for a non-CPU lens: Select Non-CPU lens data. Highlight Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu and press 2. Choose a lens number. Highlight Lens number and press 4 or 2 to choose a lens number.
Page 255 Focal Length Not Listed If the correct focal length is not listed, choose the closest value greater than the actual focal length of the lens. Teleconverters and Zoom Lenses The maximum aperture for teleconverters is the combined maximum aperture of the teleconverter and the lens. Note that lens data are not adjusted when non-CPU lenses are zoomed in or out.
Page 256 To recall lens data when using a non-CPU lens: Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control. Select Choose non-CPU lens number as the “Press + command dials” option for a camera control in the Custom Settings menu (0 348). Non-CPU lens number selection can be assigned to the Fn button (Custom Setting f4, Assign Fn button, 0 343), the Pv button (Custom Setting f5, Assign preview button, 0 349), or the A AE-L/AF-L button (Custom...
Page 257: Location Data
MC-35 GPS adapter cord (0 440). ❚❚ GP-1/GP-1A GPS Units These optional GPS units are designed for use with Nikon digital cameras. For information on connecting the unit, see the manual provided with the device. The o Icon Connection status is shown by the o icon: •...
Page 258 ❚❚ Setup Menu Options The Location data item in the setup menu contains the options listed below. • Standby timer: Choose whether or not the exposure meters will turn off automatically when a GPS unit is attached. Option Description Exposure meters will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the period specified in Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 319;...
Page 259: More About Playback
More About Playback Viewing Images Full-frame Thumbnail playback playback Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2; to view additional information on the current photograph, K button press 1 or 3 (0 238).
Page 260 Rotate Tall To display “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs in tall orientation, select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (0 288). Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 287), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting (because the camera is already in the correct orientation, images are not rotated automatically during image review).
Page 261 Two Memory Cards If two memory cards are inserted, you can select a memory card for playback by pressing the W button when 72 thumbnails are displayed. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; highlight the desired slot and press 2 to display a list of folders, then highlight a folder and press J to view the pictures in the selected folder.
Page 262: Photo Information
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full- frame playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. Note that “image only”, shooting data, RGB histograms, and highlights are only displayed if corresponding option is selected for Playback display options (0 282).
Page 263 ❚❚ File Information Protect status....... 250 Image size ........83 Retouch indicator ....... 384 Image area ........74 1, 2 Focus point .........94 Time of recording......18 AF area brackets ......17 Date of recording ......18 Frame number/total number of Current card slot ......20 frames Folder name.........
Page 264 ❚❚ Highlights Image highlights Current channel Folder number–frame number ............293 * Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for current channel. Hold W button and press 4 or 2 to cycle through channels as follows: W button (all channels) (red) (blue) (green)
Page 265 ❚❚ RGB Histogram Image highlights Current channel Folder number–frame number Histogram (RGB channel). In all ............293 histograms, horizontal axis gives pixel brightness, vertical axis White balance ......148 number of pixels. Color temperature ....155 White balance fine-tuning Histogram (red channel) ..........
Page 266 Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X. Use the X and W buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector. The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the monitor.
Page 267 ❚❚ Shooting Data Metering ........114 Flash type ......189, 428 Electronic front-curtain Commander mode..... 334 shutter.......... 323 Flash mode ........191 Shutter speed ..... 119, 121 Flash control ........ 331 Aperture....... 120, 121 Flash compensation ....196 Exposure mode ......116 Camera name ISO sensitivity ......
Page 268 White balance......148 Color space........296 Color temperature....155 Picture Control ......170 White balance fine-tuning ..........151 Preset manual......158 High ISO noise reduction..299 Vignette control ......297 Long exposure noise reduction Retouch history......384 ............299 Image comment ......375 Active D-Lighting......182 HDR exposure differential ..186 HDR smoothing......186...
Page 269 Name of photographer ... 376 Copyright holder ...... 376 1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on. 2 Displayed if Custom Setting b7 (Fine-tune optimal exposure, 0 318) has been set to a value other than zero for any metering method. 3 Displayed only if VR lens is attached.
Page 270 ❚❚ Location Data (0 233) Latitude Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) Longitude Heading Altitude 1 Data for movies are for start of recording. 2 Displayed only if GPS device is equipped with electronic compass.
Page 271 ❚❚ Overview Frame number/total number of Metering........114 frames Exposure mode......116 Protect status....... 250 Shutter speed..... 119, 121 Retouch indicator....... 384 Flash compensation ....196 Multiple exposure ...... 209 Commander mode..... 334 Location data indicator ..... 233 Aperture ......120, 121 Camera name ISO sensitivity ......
Page 272: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: X button Description Press X to zoom 36 × 24 (3 : 2) format Zoom in or images in to...
Page 273 Description Faces (up to 35) detected during zoom are indicated Select faces by white borders in navigation window. Rotate sub-command dial to view other faces. Rotate main command dial to view same View other location in other images at current zoom images ratio.
Page 274: Protecting Photographs From Deletion
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, press the L (Z/Q) button to protect the current picture from accidental deletion. Protected files are marked with a P icon and can not be deleted using the O (Q) button or the Delete option in the playback menu.
Page 275: Deleting Photographs
Deleting Photographs To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O (Q) button. To delete multiple selected photographs or all photographs in the current playback folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu.
Page 276: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Selected Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (0 281).
Page 277: Connections
255. Be sure to use the latest version of ViewNX 2, which is available for download from the websites listed on page xxii, as earlier versions that do not support the D810 may fail to transfer NEF (RAW) images correctly. Launch the installer.
Page 278 Click Yes Click OK Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Viewing the Nikon Website To visit the Nikon website after installing ViewNX 2, select All Programs > Link to Nikon from the Windows start menu (Internet connection required).
Page 279 System Requirements Windows • Photos: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core series, 1.6 GHz or better • Movies (playback): Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better; Intel Core i5 or better recommended when viewing movies with a frame size of 1280 × 720 or more at a frame rate of 30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1920 ×...
Page 280 • Photos: Intel Core or Xeon series • Movies (playback): Core Duo 2 GHz or better; Intel Core i5 or better recommended when viewing movies with a frame size of 1280 × 720 or more at a frame rate of 30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1920 ×...
Page 281: Using Viewnx 2
Using ViewNX 2 Copy Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed the software on the supplied ViewNX 2 CD (0 253). Connect the USB cable. After turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory card is inserted, connect the supplied USB cable as shown and then turn the camera on.
Page 282: Usb Cable Clip (0
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed;...
Page 283 Windows 8.1 may display an AutoPlay prompt when the camera is connected. Tap or click the dialog and then tap or click Import File/Nikon Transfer 2 to select Nikon Transfer 2. Click Start Transfer. At default settings, pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer.
Page 284 Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2. Capture NX-D Use Nikon’s Capture NX-D software to retouch photos or to change settings for NEF (RAW) pictures and save them in other formats. Capture NX-D also offers an Image Dust Off feature that removes image artifacts caused by dust inside the camera.
Page 285: Ethernet And Wireless Networks
Ethernet and Wireless Networks The optional UT-1 communication unit (0 437) can be used to upload photographs to a computer or ftp server. The camera connects to the UT-1 using the USB cable supplied with the camera, while the UT-1 in turn connects to the network via an Ethernet cable or an optional WT-5 wireless transmitter (0 437).
Page 286 During Transfer Movies can not be recorded or played back when the UT-1 is connected and there are either images remaining to be sent or images currently being transferred via an Ethernet or wireless network. Movies Movies can be uploaded over Ethernet and wireless networks in transfer mode.
Page 287: Printing Photographs
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 485) connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. When the camera and printer are turned on, a welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge playback display.
Page 288: Printing Pictures One At A Time
Printing Pictures One at a Time Display the desired picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X button to zoom in on the current frame (press the center of the multi selector to exit zoom). To view thumbnails, press the center of the multi selector.
Page 289 Adjust printing options. Press J to display the following items, then press 1 or 3 to highlight an item and press 2 to view options (only options supported by the current printer are listed; to use the default option, select Printer default). After selecting an option, press J to return to the printer settings menu.
Page 290: Printing Multiple Pictures
Printing Multiple Pictures Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display. Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Print select: Select pictures for printing. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures (to view images in other locations, press W and select the desired card and folder as described on page 237;...
Page 291: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The DPOF print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF (0 485). Choose DPOF print order > Select/set. Select DPOF print order in the playback menu, then highlight Select/set and press 2 (to remove all photographs from the print...
Page 292 Select imprint options. Highlight the following options and press 2 to toggle the highlighted option on or off. • Print shooting data: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order. • Print date: Print date of recording on all pictures in print order.
Page 293: Hdmi Cable Clip (0
Volume can be adjusted using television controls; the camera controls can not be used. The HDMI Cable Clip When using the optional Nikon HDMI cable, attach the supplied clip as shown to prevent accidental disconnection. Do not use cable clips with non-Nikon cables.
Page 294: Hdmi Options
HDMI Options The HDMI option in the setup menu (0 365) controls output resolution and other advanced HDMI options. ❚❚ Output Resolution Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device. If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select the appropriate format.
Page 295 Television Playback Use of an AC adapter and power connector (available separately) is recommended for extended playback. If the edges of photographs are not visible in the television display, select 95% for HDMI > Advanced > Output display size (0 270). HDMI and Live View When the camera is connected via an HDMI cable, HDMI displays can be used for live view photography and movie live view (0 48, 59).
Page 296: Menu Guide
Menu Guide Defaults The default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below. For information on two-button reset, see page 206. ❚❚ Playback Menu Defaults Option Default Playback folder (0 281) ND810 Image review (0 287) After delete (0 287) Show next Rotate tall (0 288) Slide show (0 288)
Page 297 Option Default Image area (0 74) Choose image area (0 75) FX (36×24) Auto DX crop (0 75) White balance (0 148) Auto > Normal Fine-tuning (0 151) A-B: 0, G-M: 0 Choose color temp. (0 155) 5000 K Preset manual (0 158) Set Picture Control (0 170) Standard Color space (0 296)
Page 298 Option Default Interval timer shooting (0 216) Start options (0 217) Interval (0 217) 1 min. No. of intervals×shots/interval (0 218) 0001×1 Exposure smoothing (0 218) Time-lapse photography (0 223) Interval (0 224) Shooting time (0 224) 25 minutes Exposure smoothing (0 224) Movie settings (0 62) Frame size/frame rate (0 62) 1920 ×...
Page 299 ❚❚ Custom Settings Menu Defaults Option Default a1 AF-C priority selection (0 306) Release a2 AF-S priority selection (0 307) Focus a3 Focus tracking with lock-on (0 308) 3 (Normal) a4 AF activation (0 308) Shutter/AF-ON a5 Focus point illumination (0 309) Manual focus mode Dynamic-area AF display o (Squares)
Page 300 Option Default c1 Shutter-release button AE-L (0 319) c2 Standby timer (0 319) c3 Self-timer (0 319) Self-timer delay 10 s Number of shots Interval between shots 0.5 s c4 Monitor off delay (0 320) Playback 10 s Menus 1 min Information display 10 s Image review...
Page 301 Option Default e1 Flash sync speed (0 329) 1/250 s e2 Flash shutter speed (0 331) 1/60 s e3 Flash cntrl for built-in flash/Optional flash (0 331, 333) e4 Exposure comp. for flash (0 338) Entire frame e5 Modeling flash (0 338) e6 Auto bracketing set (0 338) AE &...
Page 302 Option Default f9 Customize command dials (0 351) Exposure compensation: U Reverse rotation (0 351) Shutter speed/aperture: U Exposure setting: Off Change main/sub (0 351) Autofocus setting: Off Aperture setting (0 352) Sub-command dial Menus and playback (0 352) Sub-dial frame advance (0 352) 10 frames f10 Release button to use dial (0 353) f11 Slot empty release lock (0 354)
Page 303 ❚❚ Setup Menu Defaults Option Default Monitor brightness (0 367) Monitor color balance (0 368) A-B: 0, G-M: 0 Clean image sensor (0 445) Clean at startup/shutdown (0 446) Clean at startup & shutdown Flicker reduction (0 371) Auto Time zone and date (0 372) Daylight saving time (0 372) Auto image rotation (0 373) HDMI (0 269)
Page 304: D The Playback Menu: Managing Images
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the K (playback menu) tab. G button Playback Menu Options The playback menu contains the following options: Option Option Delete Image review Playback folder After delete Hide image Rotate tall Playback display options...
Page 305: Playback Folder
G button ➜ D playback menu Choose a folder for playback (0 235). Option Description Pictures in all folders created with the D810 will be visible ND810 during playback. Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback. Only pictures in the current folder will be visible during Current playback.
Page 306: Playback Display Options
Select pictures. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button; to view images in other locations, press W and select the desired card and folder as described on page 237) and press the center of the multi selector to select the current picture.
Page 307: Copy Image(S)
Copy Image(s) G button ➜ D playback menu Copy pictures from one memory card to another. This option is only available when two memory cards are inserted in the camera. Option Description Select source Choose card from which pictures will be copied. Select image(s) Select pictures to be copied.
Page 308 Select the source folder. Highlight the folder containing the images to be copied and press 2. Make the initial selection. Before going on select or deselect individual images, you can mark all or all protected images in the folder for copying by choosing Select all images or Select protected images.
Page 309 Choose Select destination folder. Highlight Select destination folder and press 2. Select a destination folder. To enter a folder number, choose Select folder by number, enter the number (0 293), and press J. To choose from a list of existing folders, choose Select folder from list, highlight a folder, and press J.
Page 310 Copy the images. Highlight Copy image(s)? and press A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. Press J again to exit when copying is complete. Copying Images Images will not be copied if there is insufficient space on the destination card.
Page 311: Image Review
Image Review G button ➜ D playback menu Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting. If Off is selected, pictures can only be displayed by pressing the K button. After Delete G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the picture displayed after an image is deleted.
Page 312: Rotate Tall
Rotate Tall G button ➜ D playback menu Choose whether to rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback. Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review. Option Description “Tall”...
Page 313 Press Description Press 4 to return to previous frame, 2 to Skip back/skip ahead skip to next frame. View additional Change or hide photo info displayed (still images only; 0 238). photo info Pause slide show. Select Restart to resume. Pause Exit to playback End slide show and return to playback...
Page 314: C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab. G button Shooting Menu Options The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Option Shooting menu bank Color space Extended menu banks Active D-Lighting Storage folder HDR (high dynamic range)
Page 315: Shooting Menu Bank
Shooting Menu Bank G button ➜ C shooting menu Shooting menu options are stored in one of four banks. With the exceptions of Extended menu banks, Multiple exposure, Interval timer shooting, Time-lapse photography, and modifications to Picture Controls (quick adjust and other manual adjustments), changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others.
Page 316: Extended Menu Banks
❚❚ Restoring Default Settings To restore default settings, highlight a bank in the Shooting menu bank menu and press O (Q). A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J to restore default settings for the selected bank. See page 272 for a list O (Q) button of default settings.
Page 317: Storage Folder
Storage Folder G button ➜ C shooting menu Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored. ❚❚ Select Folder by Number Choose Select folder by number. Highlight Select folder by number and press 2. The dialog shown at right will be displayed, with the current primary slot (0 86) underlined.
Page 318 ❚❚ Select Folder from List Choose Select folder from list. Highlight Select folder from list and press 2. Highlight a folder. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder. Select the highlighted folder. Press J to select the highlighted folder and return to the shooting menu.
Page 319: File Naming
File Naming G button ➜ C shooting menu Photographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space (0 296), “_DSC”, followed by a four-digit number and a three- letter extension (e.g., “DSC_0001.JPG”).
Page 320: Color Space
For accurate color reproduction, Adobe RGB images require applications, displays, and printers that support color management. Color Space ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Nikon’s Capture NX-D software (0 260) automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs created with this camera. Results can not be guaranteed...
Page 321: Vignette Control
Vignette Control G button ➜ C shooting menu “Vignetting” is a drop in brightness at the edges of a photograph. Vignette control reduces vignetting for type G, E, and D lenses (PC lenses excluded). Its effects vary from lens to lens and are most noticeable at maximum aperture.
Page 322: Auto Distortion Control
Auto Distortion Control G button ➜ C shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wide- angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with long lenses (note that the edges of the area visible in the viewfinder may be cropped out of the final photograph, and that the time needed to process photographs before recording begins may increase).
Page 323: Long Exposure Nr (Long Exposure Noise Reduction)
Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) G button ➜ C shooting menu If On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s will be processed to reduce noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog). The time required for processing roughly doubles;...
Page 324: A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. Custom Setting groups Main menu Custom settings bank (0 304)
Page 325: Custom Settings
Custom Settings The following Custom Settings are available: Custom Setting Custom settings bank a Autofocus a1 AF-C priority selection a2 AF-S priority selection a3 Focus tracking with lock-on a4 AF activation a5 Focus point illumination a6 AF point illumination a7 Focus point wrap-around a8 Number of focus points a9 Store by orientation a10 Built-in AF-assist illuminator...
Page 326 Custom Setting d Shooting/display d1 Beep d2 CL mode shooting speed d3 Max. continuous release d4 Exposure delay mode d5 Electronic front-curtain shutter d6 File number sequence d7 Viewfinder grid display d8 ISO display and adjustment d9 Screen tips d10 Information display d11 LCD illumination d12 MB-D12 battery type d13 Battery order...
Page 327 Custom Setting Controls f1 D switch f2 Multi selector center button f3 Multi selector f4 Assign Fn button f5 Assign preview button f6 Assign AE-L/AF-L button f7 Shutter spd & aperture lock f8 Assign BKT button f9 Customize command dials f10 Release button to use dial f11 Slot empty release lock f12 Reverse indicators...
Page 328: Custom Settings Bank
Custom Settings Bank G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu 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.
Page 329 Custom Settings Bank The information display shows the current Custom Settings bank. See Also Menu defaults are listed on page 275. If settings in the current bank have been modified from default values, an asterisk will be displayed adjacent to the altered settings in the second level of the Custom Settings menu.
Page 330: A: Autofocus
a: Autofocus a1: AF-C Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography (0 87), this option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority).
Page 331: A2: Af-S Priority Selection
a2: AF-S Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-S is selected for viewfinder photography (0 87), this option controls whether photographs can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) or whenever the shutter- release button is pressed (release priority).
Page 332: A3: Focus Tracking With Lock-On
a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject when AF-C (0 87) is selected during viewfinder photography. Option Description When the distance to the subject changes abruptly, the 5 (Long) camera waits for the specified period before adjusting the distance to the subject.
Page 333: A5: Focus Point Illumination
a5: Focus Point Illumination G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose from the following focus point display options. Option Description Choose On to display the active focus point in manual Manual focus focus mode, Off to display the focus point only during mode focus point selection.
Page 334: A6: Af Point Illumination
a6: AF Point Illumination G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the active focus point is highlighted in red in the viewfinder. Option Description The selected focus point is automatically highlighted as Auto needed to establish contrast with the background. The selected focus point is always highlighted, regardless of the brightness of the background.
Page 335: A8: Number Of Focus Points
a8: Number of Focus Points G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the number of focus points available for manual focus- point selection. Option Description Choose from the 51 focus 51 points points shown at right. Choose from the 11 focus points shown at right.
Page 336: A9: Store By Orientation
a9: Store by Orientation G button ➜ A 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 and AF-area mode regardless of camera orientation.
Page 337: A10: Built-In Af-Assist Illuminator
a10: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu 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 (viewfinder photography only). AF-assist illumination is only available when both of the following conditions are met: 1 AF-S is selected for autofocus mode (0 87).
Page 338: A11: Limit Af-Area Mode Selection
a11: Limit AF-Area Mode Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the AF-area modes that can be selected using the AF-mode button and sub-command dial in viewfinder photography (live view is unaffected; 0 90). Highlight the desired modes and press 2 to select or deselect.
Page 339: B: Metering/Exposure
b: Metering/Exposure b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select the increments used when making adjustments to ISO sensitivity (0 109). If possible, the current ISO sensitivity setting is maintained when the step value is changed. If the current ISO sensitivity setting is not available at the new step value, ISO sensitivity will be rounded to the nearest available setting.
Page 340: B4: Easy Exposure Compensation
b4: Easy Exposure Compensation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation (0 130). If On (Auto reset) or On is selected, the 0 at the center of the exposure display will flash even when exposure compensation is set to ±0.
Page 341: B5: Matrix Metering
Show ISO/Easy ISO Custom Setting b4 (Easy exposure compensation) can not be used with Custom Setting d8 (ISO display and adjustment) > Show ISO/ Easy ISO (0 325). Adjustments to either of these items reset the remaining item; a message is displayed when the item is reset. b5: Matrix Metering G button ➜...
Page 342: B7: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure
b7: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure G button ➜ A 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 by from +1 to –1 EV in steps of Fine-Tuning Exposure Exposure can be fine-tuned separately for each Custom Settings bank and is not affected by two-button resets.
Page 343: C: Timers/Ae Lock
c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected, exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. c2: Standby Timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose how long the camera continues to meter exposure when no operations are performed.
Page 344: C4: Monitor Off Delay
c4: Monitor off Delay G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose how long the monitor remains on when no operations are performed during playback (Playback; defaults to 10 s) and image review (Image review; defaults to 4 s), when menus (Menus; defaults to 1 minute) or information (Information display;...
Page 345: D: Shooting/Display
d: Shooting/Display d1: Beep G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the pitch and volume of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses using single-servo AF (AF-S; 0 87), when focus locks during live view photography, while the release timer is counting down in self-timer mode (0 106) when the shutter- release button is pressed a second time to take a picture in mirror-up mode (0 108), when time-lapse photography ends...
Page 346: D3: Max. Continuous Release
d3: Max. Continuous Release G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst in continuous mode can be set to any value between 1 and 100. Note that this setting has no effect at shutter speeds of 4 s or slower.
Page 347: D5: Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter
d5: Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select Enable to enable the electronic front-curtain shutter in V mode, eliminating blur caused by shutter motion. A mechanical shutter is used in other release modes. The Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter A type G, D, or E lens is recommended;...
Page 348: D6: File Number Sequence
d6: File Number Sequence G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu 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 349: D7: Viewfinder Grid Display
d7: Viewfinder Grid Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose On to display on-demand grid lines in the viewfinder for reference when composing photographs (0 6). d8: ISO Display and Adjustment G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If Show ISO sensitivity or Show ISO/Easy ISO is selected, the control panel will show ISO sensitivity in place of the number of exposures remaining.
Page 350: D10: Information Display
d10: Information Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If Auto (AUTO) is selected, the color of the lettering in the information display (0 201) will automatically change from black to white or white to black to maintain contrast with the background.
Page 351: D12: Mb-D12 Battery Type
d12: MB-D12 Battery Type G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu To ensure that the camera functions as expected when the optional MB-D12 battery pack is used with AA batteries, match the option selected in this menu to the type of batteries inserted in the battery pack.
Page 352: D13: Battery Order
d13: Battery Order G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the battery in the camera or the batteries in the battery pack are used first when an optional MB-D12 battery pack is attached. Note that if the MB-D12 is powered by an optional AC adapter and power connector, the AC adapter will be used regardless of the option selected.
Page 353: E: Bracketing/Flash
e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Sync Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls flash sync speed. Option Description Auto FP high-speed sync is used when a compatible flash unit is attached (0 430). If the built-in flash or other flash units are used, shutter speed is set to 1/320 s (Auto FP)
Page 354 ❚❚ Auto FP High-Speed Sync When 1/320 s (Auto FP) or 1/250 s (Auto FP) is selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 329), the built-in flash can be used at shutter speeds as fast as s or s, while compatible optional flash units (0 430) can be used at any shutter speed (Auto FP High-Speed Sync).
Page 355: E2: Flash Shutter Speed
e2: Flash Shutter Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu 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 sync, or red-eye reduction with slow sync).
Page 356 ❚❚ Manual Choose a flash level. Flash level is stated in fractions of full power: at full power, the built-in flash has a Guide Number of 12/39 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F). ❚❚ Repeating Flash The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a strobe-light effect.
Page 357 The SB-400 and SB-300 When an optional SB-400 or SB-300 flash unit is attached and turned on, Custom Setting e3 changes to Optional flash, allowing the flash control mode for the optional flash unit to be selected from TTL and Manual.
Page 358 ❚❚ Commander Mode Use the built-in flash as a master flash controlling one or more remote optional flash units in up to two groups (A and B) using advanced wireless lighting (0 430). Selecting this option displays the menu shown at right. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the following options, 1 or 3 to change.
Page 359 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 A.
Page 360 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. 60 ° or less 10 m/33 ft or less 5 m/15 ft or less 30 °...
Page 361 Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. After confirming that the camera flash-ready light and the flash-ready lights for all other flash units are lit, frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. FV lock (0 198) can be used if desired. The Flash Sync Mode Display M does not appear in the control panel flash sync mode display when –...
Page 362: E4: Exposure Comp. For Flash
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected when the camera is used with the built-in flash or an optional flash unit that supports the Nikon Creative Lighting system (0 428), a modeling flash will be emitted when the camera Pv button is pressed (0 117).
Page 363: E7: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)
e7: Auto Bracketing (Mode M) G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines which settings are affected when AE & flash or AE only is selected for Custom Setting e6 in manual exposure mode. Option Description Camera varies shutter speed (Custom Setting e6 set to AE only) or shutter speed and flash level Flash/speed (Custom Setting e6 set to AE &...
Page 364: E8: Bracketing Order
e8: Bracketing Order G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu At the default setting of MTR > under > over (H), exposure, flash, and white balance bracketing are performed in the order described on pages 135 and 140. If Under > MTR > over (I) is selected, shooting will proceed in order from the lowest to the highest value.
Page 365: F: Controls
f: Controls f1: D Switch G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose what happens when the power switch is rotated to D. Option Description Control panel backlight illuminates for 6 s. LCD backlight (D) D and information Control panel backlight illuminates and display shooting information is displayed in monitor.
Page 366 ❚❚ Shooting Mode Option Role assigned to center of multi selector Select center Select the center focus point. focus point Pressing the center of the multi selector selects a preset focus point. To choose the point, select it and press the center of the multi selector while pressing the AF-mode button until the focus Preset focus point flashes.
Page 367: F3: Multi Selector
❚❚ Live View Option Role assigned to center of multi selector Pressing the center of the multi selector in live Select center focus point view selects the center focus point. Press the center of the multi selector to toggle zoom on and off. Choose the initial zoom setting from Low magnification (50%), 1 : 1 (100%), Zoom on/off and High magnification (200%).
Page 368 ❚❚ Press Selecting Press displays the following options: Option Description During viewfinder photography, you can preview depth of field while the Fn button is pressed (0 117). During live view photography, you can Preview press the button once to open the lens to maximum aperture, making it easier to check focus;...
Page 369 Option Description If the Fn button is pressed while exposure, flash, or ADL bracketing is active in single frame or quiet shutter-release mode, all shots in the current bracketing program will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. If white Bracketing burst balance bracketing is active or continuous release mode (mode U, T or M) is selected, the camera...
Page 370 Option Description Viewfinder grid Press the Fn button to turn the framing grid display display in the viewfinder on or off (0 6). Viewfinder Press the Fn button to view a virtual horizon display in the viewfinder (0 347). virtual horizon Keep the Fn button pressed to take photographs Disable with the master camera only when using a...
Page 371 Virtual Horizon When Viewfinder virtual horizon is selected for f4 (Assign Fn button) > Press, pressing the Fn button displays a pitch and roll indicators in the viewfinder. Press the button a second time to return to clear the indicators from display. Roll Camera tilted right Camera level...
Page 372 ❚❚ Press + Command Dials Selecting Press + command dials displays the following options: Option Description Press the Fn button and rotate a command dial to choose from pre- Choose image selected image areas area (0 74). Selecting Choose image area displays a list of image areas;...
Page 373: F5: Assign Preview Button
f5: Assign Preview Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Pv button, either by itself (Press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Press + command dials). The options available are the same as for Assign Fn button (0 343).
Page 374: F7: Shutter Spd & Aperture Lock
f7: Shutter Spd & Aperture Lock G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Selecting On for Shutter speed lock locks shutter speed at the value currently selected in mode f or h. Selecting On for Aperture lock locks aperture at the value currently selected in mode g or h.
Page 375: F9: Customize Command Dials
f9: Customize Command Dials G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls the operation of the main and sub- command dials. Option Description Reverse the direction of rotation of the command dials when they are used to make adjustments to Exposure compensation and/ Reverse or Shutter speed/aperture.
Page 376 Option Description If Sub-command dial is selected, aperture can only be adjusted with the sub-command dial (or with the main command dial if On is selected for Change main/sub > Exposure setting). If Aperture ring is selected, aperture can only be adjusted with the lens aperture ring and the Aperture setting camera aperture display will show aperture in increments of...
Page 377: F10: Release Button To Use Dial
f10: Release Button to Use Dial G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Selecting Yes 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. Setting ends when the button is pressed again, the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or the standby timer expires.
Page 378: F11: Slot Empty Release Lock
f11: Slot Empty Release Lock G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Selecting Enable release allows the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be recorded (they will however be displayed in the monitor in demo mode).
Page 379: F13: Assign Movie Record Button
f13: Assign Movie Record Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the movie- record button during viewfinder photography and live view photography. Movie-record button ❚❚ Press + Command Dials Option Description White Press the button and rotate a command dial to balance choose a white balance option (0 148).
Page 380: F14: Live View Button Options
f14: Live View Button Options G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select Disable to disable the a button, preventing live view from starting accidentally. f15: Assign MB-D12 AF-ON G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the function assigned to the B button on the optional MB-D12 battery pack.
Page 381: F16: Assign Remote (Wr) Fn Button
Option Description Exposure locks when the MB-D12 B button is AE lock (Hold) pressed, and remains locked until the button is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires. Press the MB-D12 B button to lock flash value FV lock (built-in flash and compatible optional flash units only, 0 198, 430).
Page 382 Option Description Exposure locks while the Fn button is pressed. AE lock only Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed, and AE lock (Reset remains locked until the button is pressed a second time, the shutter is released, or the standby timer on release) expires.
Page 383: F17: Lens Focus Function Buttons
f17: Lens Focus Function Buttons G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the focus function buttons on the lens. The buttons can be used for the assigned function only when AF-L is selected with the focus function selector. Focus function buttons Focus function selector Option...
Page 384 Option Description If the flash is currently off, front-curtain sync will be IDisable/ selected while a focus function button is pressed. If the flash is currently enabled, it will instead be enable disabled while a focus function button is pressed. Keep any of the focus function buttons pressed to Disable take photographs with the master camera only...
Page 385: G: Movie
g: Movie g1: Assign Fn Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Fn button during movie live view. ❚❚ Press Option Description Aperture widens while the button is pressed. Use in combination with Custom Setting g2 (Assign Power aperture preview button) >...
Page 386: G2: Assign Preview Button
g2: Assign Preview Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Pv button during movie live view. ❚❚ Press Option Description Aperture narrows while the button is pressed. Use in combination with Custom Setting g1 (Assign Fn Power aperture button) >...
Page 387: G3: Assign Ae-L/Af-L Button
g3: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the A AE-L/AF-L button during movie live view. ❚❚ Press Option Description Press the button during movie recording to add an index at the current position (0 54). Indices can be Index marking used when viewing and editing movies.
Page 388: G4: Assign Shutter Button
g4: Assign Shutter Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by pressing the shutter-release button when 1 is selected with the live view selector. Option Description Press the shutter-release button all the way down to end movie recording and take a photograph Take photos with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (for information on image size, see page 60).
Page 389: B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab. G button Setup Menu Options The setup menu contains the following options: Option Option Format memory card Image comment Monitor brightness Copyright information Monitor color balance Save/load settings...
Page 390: Format Memory Card
Format Memory Card G button ➜ B setup menu Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being used or formatted in other devices. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card. Before formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required (0 253).
Page 391: Monitor Brightness
Press the buttons together again a second time to format the card (to exit without formatting the card, press any other button or wait for about six seconds until C stops flashing). When formatting is complete, the control panel and viewfinder will show the number of photographs that can be recorded at current settings.
Page 392: Monitor Color Balance
Monitor Color Balance G button ➜ B setup menu Use the multi selector as shown below to adjust monitor color balance with reference to a sample image. The sample image is the last photograph taken or, in playback mode, the last photograph displayed;...
Page 393: Image Dust Off Ref Photo
Image Dust Off Ref Photo G button ➜ B setup menu Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D (available for download, 0 260; for more information, refer to Capture NX-D on-line help). Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera.
Page 394 Image Sensor Cleaning Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed. Select Clean sensor and then start only if the dust off reference data will not be used with existing photographs.
Page 395: Flicker Reduction
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 396: Time Zone And Date
Time Zone and Date G button ➜ B setup menu Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off (0 18). Option Description Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically Time zone set to the time in the new time zone.
Page 397: Auto Image Rotation
Auto Image Rotation G button ➜ B setup menu Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback (0 288) or when viewed in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or in Capture NX-D (available for download; 0 260). The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) Camera rotated 90 °...
Page 398: Battery Info
Battery Info G button ➜ B setup menu View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera. Item Description The current battery level expressed as a percentage. Charge The number of times the shutter has been released with the current battery since the battery was last charged. No.
Page 399: Image Comment
The MB-D12 Battery Pack The display for the MB-D12 is shown at right. In the case of EN-EL18a/EN-EL18 batteries, the display shows whether calibration is required. If AA batteries are used, the battery level will be shown by a battery level icon; other items will not be displayed.
Page 400: Copyright Information
Attach copyright information is not selected and that the 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...
Page 401: Save/Load Settings
(0 86; if the card is full, an error will be displayed). Use this option to share settings among D810 cameras. Menu...
Page 402 Menu Option High ISO NR Shooting ISO sensitivity settings (all banks) Movie settings Custom settings All Custom Settings (all banks) Clean image sensor Flicker reduction Time zone and date (excepting date and time) Language Auto image rotation Setup Image comment Copyright information Non-CPU lens data HDMI...
Page 403: Virtual Horizon
Virtual Horizon G button ➜ B setup menu Display roll and pitch information based on information from the camera tilt sensor. If the camera is tilted neither left nor right, the roll reference line will turn green, while if the camera is tilted neither forward nor back, the dot in the center of the display will turn green.
Page 404: Af Fine-Tune
AF Fine-Tune G button ➜ B setup menu Fine-tune focus for up to 20 lens types. AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus; use only when required. Option Description • On: Turn AF tuning on. AF fine-tune •...
Page 405 Option Description List previously saved AF tuning values. To delete a lens from the list, highlight the desired lens and press O (Q). To change a lens identifier (for example, to choose an identifier that is the same as the last two digits of the lens serial number to distinguish it from other lenses of the same type in light of the fact that Saved value can be used with only one lens of each type), highlight the desired lens...
Page 406: Eye-Fi Upload
Eye-Fi Upload G button ➜ B setup menu This option is displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card (available separately from third-party suppliers) is inserted in the camera. Choose Enable to upload photographs to a preselected destination. Note that pictures will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient.
Page 407: Firmware Version
When an Eye-Fi card is inserted, its status is indicated by an icon in the information display: • d: Eye-Fi upload disabled. • e: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no pictures available for upload. • f (static): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting to begin upload. •...
Page 408: N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab. G button Retouch Menu Options The options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed, or retouched copies of existing pictures. The retouch menu is only displayed when a memory card containing photographs other than small NEF (RAW) images is inserted in the camera.
Page 409: Creating Retouched Copies
Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: Select an item in the retouch menu. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an item, 2 to select. Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J. To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button.
Page 410 Select retouch options. For more information, see the section for the selected item. To exit without creating a retouched copy, press G. Monitor off Delay The monitor will turn off and the operation will be cancelled if no actions are performed for a brief period. Any unsaved changes will be lost.
Page 411 Small NEF (RAW) + JPEG Images If the JPEG copies of small NEF (RAW) images taken at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) + JPEG are recorded to the same memory card (0 86), neither the NEF (RAW) images nor the JPEG copies can be edited.
Page 412: D-Lighting
D-Lighting G button ➜ N retouch menu D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before After Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the retouched copy.
Page 413: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction G button ➜ N retouch menu This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash and is available only with photographs taken using a flash. The photograph selected for red-eye correction can be previewed in the edit display. Confirm the effects of red-eye correction and create a copy as described in the following table.
Page 414: Trim
Trim G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. Description Reduce size of Press W to reduce the size of the crop.
Page 415 Trim: Image Quality and Size Copies created from NEF (RAW), NEF (RAW) + JPEG, or TIFF (RGB) photos have an image quality (0 79) 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 and appears at upper left in the crop display.
Page 416: Monochrome
Monochrome G button ➜ N retouch menu Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays Increase saturation a preview of the selected image; press 1 to increase color saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a monochrome copy.
Page 417: Filter Effects
Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu Choose from the following filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to save the retouched copy. Option Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture less blue. Skylight The effect can be previewed in the monitor as shown at right.
Page 418: Color Balance
Option Description Add a soft filter effect. Press 4 or 2 to choose the filter strength. Soft Color Balance G button ➜ N retouch menu Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color balance as shown below. The effect is displayed in the monitor together with red, green, and blue histograms (0 241) giving the distribution of tones in the copy.
Page 419: Image Overlay
Zoom To zoom in on the image displayed in the monitor, press X. The histogram will be updated to show data only for the portion of the image displayed in the monitor. While the image is zoomed in, press L (Z/Q) to toggle back and forth between color balance and zoom.
Page 420 Select Image overlay. Highlight Image overlay in the retouch menu and press 2. The dialog shown at right will be displayed, with Image 1 highlighted; press J to display a picture selection dialog listing only large NEF (RAW) images created with this camera (small NEF/RAW images can not be selected).
Page 421 Adjust gain. Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to select the gain from values between 0.1 and 2.0. Repeat for the second image. The default value is 1.0; select 0.5 to halve gain or 2.0 to double it.
Page 422 Image Overlay Only NEF (RAW) photographs with the same image area and bit depth can be combined. The overlay has the same photo info (including date of recording, metering, shutter speed, aperture, exposure mode, exposure compensation, focal length, and image orientation) and values for white balance and Picture Control as the photograph selected for Image 1.
Page 423: Nef (Raw) Processing
NEF (RAW) Processing G button ➜ N retouch menu Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only large NEF (RAW) images created with this camera.
Page 424 Choose settings for the JPEG copy. Adjust the settings listed below. Note that white balance and vignette control are not available with multiple exposures or pictures created with image overlay and that exposure compensation can only be set to values between –2 and +2 EV.
Page 425: Resize
Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs. Select Resize. To resize selected images, highlight Resize in the retouch menu and press 2. Choose a destination. If two memory cards are inserted, you can choose a destination for the resized copies by highlighting Choose destination and pressing 2 (if only one memory card is inserted,...
Page 426 Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. The options shown at right will be displayed; highlight an option and press J. Choose pictures. Highlight Select image and press 2. Highlight pictures and press the center of the multi selector to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button;...
Page 427 Save the resized copies. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight Yes and press J to save the resized copies. Viewing Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed. Image Quality Copies created from NEF (RAW), NEF (RAW) + JPEG, or TIFF (RGB) photos have an image quality (0 79) of JPEG fine;...
Page 428: Quick Retouch
Quick Retouch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of enhancement. The effect can be previewed in the edit display.
Page 429: Distortion Control
Distortion Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to reduce distortion manually (note that Auto is not available with photos taken using auto distortion control;...
Page 430: Fisheye
Fisheye G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that appear to have been taken with a fisheye lens. Press 2 to increase the effect (this also increases the amount that will be cropped out at the edges of the image), 4 to reduce it. The effect can be previewed in the edit display.
Page 431: Color Sketch
Color Sketch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy of a photograph that resembles a sketch made with colored pencils. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Outlines and press 4 or 2 to change. Vividness can be increased to make colors more saturated, or decreased for a washed-out, monochromatic effect, while outlines can be made thicker or...
Page 432: Perspective Control
Perspective Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out).
Page 433: Miniature Effect
Miniature Effect G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame. Press Description Press W to choose orientation of area that is in...
Page 434: Selective Color
Selective Color G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color. Select Selective color. Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog. Select a photograph. Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and...
Page 435 Highlight the color range. Color range Rotate the main command dial to highlight the color range for the selected color. Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final photograph.
Page 436: Side-By-Side Comparison
Save the edited copy. Press J to save the retouched copy. Side-by-Side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if the b button is pressed to display the retouch menu when a copy or original is played back full frame. Select a picture.
Page 437 Compare the copy with the original. Options used to create copy 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 4 or 2 to switch between the source image and the retouched copy.
Page 438: O My Menu/M Recent Settings
O My Menu/m Recent Settings To display My Menu, press G and select the O (My Menu) tab. G button 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).
Page 439 Select an item. Highlight the desired menu item and press J. Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to move the new item up or down in My Menu. Press J to add the new item. Add more items. The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark.
Page 440 ❚❚ Deleting Options from My Menu Select Remove items. In My Menu (O), highlight Remove items and press 2. Select items. Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. Delete the selected items. Press J.
Page 441 ❚❚ Reordering Options in My Menu Select Rank items. In My Menu (O), 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 442: Recent Settings
Recent Settings To display the twenty most recently used settings, select m RECENT SETTINGS for O MY MENU > Choose tab. Select Choose tab. In My Menu (O), highlight Choose tab and press 2. Select m RECENT SETTINGS. Highlight m RECENT SETTINGS and press J.
Page 443: Technical Notes
Technical Notes Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. Compatible Lenses Camera setting Exposure Focus mode Metering system mode M (with electronic...
Page 444 Spot metering meters selected focus point (0 114). The tilt knob for the PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED may contact the camera body when the lens is revolved. This can be prevented by installing a smaller tilt knob; contact a Nikon- authorized service representative for more information.
Page 445 12 Manual exposure mode only. 13 Can be used with AF-S and AF-I lenses only (0 423). For information on the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding, see page 423. 14 When focusing at minimum focus distance with AF 80–200mm f/2.8, AF 35–70mm f/2.8, AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 <New>, or AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 lens at maximum zoom, in-focus indicator may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus.
Page 446 • PF-4 Reprocopy Outfit requires PA-4 Camera Holder. • Noise in the form of lines may appear during autofocus at high ISO sensitivities. Use manual focus or focus lock. Lines may also appear at high ISO sensitivities when aperture is adjusted during movie recording or live view photography.
Page 447 The AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter The table below shows the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding when an AF-S/AF-I teleconverter is attached. Note that the camera may be unable to focus on dark or low-contrast subjects if the combined aperture is slower than f/5.6. Autofocus is not available when teleconverters are used with the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED.
Page 448 Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following can be used with the D810: • TC-16A AF teleconverter • AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm • Non-AI lenses f/2.8, AF 200mm f/3.5 ED,...
Page 449 AF-Assist Illumination Some lenses may block the illuminator at certain focus distances. Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator. More information on lenses that can be used with the AF-assist illuminator may be found on page 494. The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 24 mm (16 mm in DX format) to 300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or...
Page 450 Calculating Angle of View The D810 can be used with Nikon lenses for 35 mm (135) format cameras. If Auto DX crop is on (0 75) and a 35 mm format lens is attached, the angle of view will be the same as a frame of 35 mm film (35.9 ×...
Page 451 Calculating Angle of View (Continued) The DX (24×16) angle of view is about 1.5 times smaller than the 35 mm format angle of view, while the 1.2× (30×20) angle of view is about 1.2 times smaller and the 5 : 4 (30×24) angle of view is about 1.1 times smaller.
Page 452: Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with CLS-compatible flash units. The built-in flash will not fire when an optional flash unit is attached. The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers...
Page 453 • SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander: When mounted on a CLS- compatible camera, the SU-800 can be used as a commander for remote SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units in up to three groups. The SU-800 itself is not equipped with a flash.
Page 454 The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for z — — z digital SLR i-TTL Standard i-TTL flash for digital — — z AA Auto aperture — — — — — — A Non-TTL auto —...
Page 455 z — — z Color Information Communication z — — Auto FP High-Speed Sync FV lock AF-assist for multi-area AF — — — z — — z — Red-eye reduction z — — Camera modeling illumination — — — — z Camera flash mode selection —...
Page 456 ❚❚ Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. Flash unit SB-80DX, SB-30, SB-27 SB-23, SB-29 SB-28DX, SB-22S, SB-22, SB-50DX SB-21B SB-28, SB-26, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-29S Flash mode SB-25, SB-24 SB-15 ✔ ✔...
Page 457 Refer to the flash unit manual for detailed instructions. If the unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D810 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals.
Page 458 The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SB-400 provide red- eye reduction, while the SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the following restrictions: • SB-910 and SB-900: AF-assist illumination is available when 17–135 mm AF lenses are used with the focus points shown at right.
Page 459 Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikon- authorized service representative for more information.
Page 460: Other Accessories
Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D810. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 (0 13, 14): Additional EN-EL15 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-25a (0 13): The MH-25a can be used to recharge EN-EL15 batteries.
Page 461 • Communication Unit UT-1: Use a USB cable to connect the UT-1 to the camera and an Ethernet cable to connect the UT-1 to an Ethernet network. Once connected, you can upload photos and movies to a computer or ftp server, control the camera remotely using optional Camera Control Pro 2 software, or browse pictures or control the camera remotely from an iPhone or web...
Page 462 • Eyepiece Adapter DK-18: The DK-18 is used when attaching accessories the DG-2 magnifier or DR-3 right-angle viewing attachment to the D810. • Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-14/Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-17A: These viewfinder eyepieces prevent fogging in humid or cold conditions.
Page 463 The D810 is equipped with a ten-pin remote terminal (0 3) for remote control and automatic photography. The terminal is provided with a cap, which protects the contacts when the terminal is not in use. The following accessories can be used (all lengths are approximate): •...
Page 464 • Filters intended for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D810 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use the C-PL or C-PLII circular polarizing filter instead. • Use NC filters to protect the lens.
Page 465: Remote Controller
At default settings, Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates to Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in to an account on the computer and the computer is connected to the Internet. A message is automatically displayed when an update is found.
Page 466: Attaching A Power Connector And Ac Adapter
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. Ready the camera. Open the battery- chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. Insert the EP-5B power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the connector to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side.
Page 467 Connect the EH-5b AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and the power cable to the DC socket (r). A V icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
Page 468: Caring For The Camera
Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area.
Page 469: Image Sensor Cleaning
Image Sensor Cleaning If you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearing in photographs, you can clean the sensor using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The sensor can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.
Page 470 ❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown” Choose from the following options: Option Description The image sensor is automatically cleaned each Clean at startup time the camera is turned on. The image sensor is automatically cleaned Clean at during shutdown each time the camera is turned shutdown off.
Page 471 If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0 448) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s internal circuitry.
Page 472 Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the sensor be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter.
Page 473 Press J. The message shown at right will be displayed in the monitor and a row of dashes will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. To restore normal operation without inspecting the image sensor, turn the camera off. Raise the mirror. Press the shutter-release button all the way down.
Page 474 Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the sensor. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the sensor. Turn the camera off.
Page 475 Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the image sensor during production and shipping. The D810, however, is designed to be used with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may adhere to the image sensor, where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions.
Page 476: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Page 477 Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly.
Page 478 Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well- ventilated area. If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to prevent fire. If the product will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant.
Page 479 Notes on the monitor: The monitor is constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.
Page 480 If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. • Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. Failure...
Page 481 • Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance. • A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase a new EN-EL15 battery. •...
Page 482: Exposure Program
Exposure Program The exposure program for programmed auto (0 118) is shown in the following graph: ISO 100; lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF 50mm f/1.4D) f/1.4 f/2.8 f/5.6 f/11 f/16 f/22 f/32 15 1 30 1 60 1...
Page 483: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Page 484: Shooting
Shooting Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders. Shutter-release disabled: • Memory card is locked (SD cards only; 0 22), full, or not inserted (0 14). • Release locked is selected for Custom Setting f11 (Slot empty release lock;...
Page 485: Shooting Menu
Can not select focus point: • Unlock focus selector lock (0 94). • Auto-area AF or face-priority AF selected for AF-area mode; choose another mode (0 40, 90). • Camera is in playback mode (0 235). • Menus are in use (0 24). •...
Page 486 Live view ends unexpectedly or does not start: Live view may end automatically to prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits if: • The ambient temperature is high • The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to record movies •...
Page 487 Can not measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (0 161). Image can not be selected as source for preset manual white balance: Image was not created with D810 (0 167). White balance bracketing unavailable: • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image quality (0 79).
Page 488: Playback
Playback NEF (RAW) image is not played back: Photo was taken at image quality of NEF + JPEG (0 80). Can not view pictures recorded with other cameras: Pictures recorded with other makes of camera may not be displayed correctly. Some photos are not displayed during playback: Select All for Playback folder (0 281).
Page 489: Miscellaneous
Computer displays NEF (RAW) images differently from camera: Third-party software does not display effects of Picture Controls, Active D-Lighting, or vignette control. Use ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Nikon software such as Capture NX-D (available for download; 0 260). Can not transfer photos to computer: OS not compatible with camera or transfer software.
Page 490: Error Messages
Ready a fully-charged Low battery. 13, 19 spare battery. • Battery exhausted. • Recharge or replace battery. • Battery can not be • Contact Nikon- used. authorized service representative. • An extremely • Replace the battery, or xxi, 13, exhausted...
Page 491 Indicator Control View- panel finder Problem Solution No lens attached, or non-CPU lens attached without specifying Aperture value will be maximum aperture. displayed if maximum Aperture shown in aperture is specified. stops from maximum aperture. Camera unable to focus Change composition or —...
Page 492 (flashes) device. file or folder numbers. • Insert new memory card. Release shutter. If error persists or appears Camera malfunction. frequently, consult — (flashes) Nikon-authorized service representative. The i and j Icons These icons flash to show the card affected.
Page 493 Camera cannot and confirm that No memory card. detect memory card is correctly card. inserted. • Error accessing • Use Nikon- memory card. approved card. • Check that — contacts are clean. If card is damaged, contact This memory card...
Page 494 Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution • Check that Eye-Fi card firmware is up to date. Camera can not • Copy files on 14, 253 control Eye-Fi Eye-Fi card to a card. (flashes) computer or other device and format card, or insert new card.
Page 495 Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution Select folder No images on containing images memory card or from Playback Folder contains no in folder(s) — 14, 281 folder menu or images. selected for insert memory card playback. containing images. No images can be played back until another folder has All photos in...
Page 496 Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution Check printer. To resume, select Check printer. — Printer error. Continue (if available). Paper in printer is Insert paper of not of selected correct size and Check paper. — select Continue. size. Paper is jammed Clear jam and Paper jam.
Page 497: Specifications
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D810 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective angle of view Nikon FX format Effective pixels 36.3 million Effective pixels Image sensor Image sensor 35.9 ×...
Page 498 Storage Image size (pixels) • FX-format photographs taken in movie live view 6720×3776 (L) 5040×2832 (M) 3360×1888 (S) • DX-format photographs taken in movie live view 4800×2704 (L) 3600×2024 (M) 2400×1352 (S) Note: Photographs taken in movie live view have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.
Page 499 Viewfinder Viewfinder Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder • FX (36×24): Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% Frame coverage vertical • 1.2× (30×20): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical • DX (24×16): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical • 5:4 (30×24): Approx. 97% horizontal and 100% vertical Approx.
Page 500 Shutter Type Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal- plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter available in mirror up release mode Speed – 30 s in steps of , or 1 EV, bulb, time, 8000 X250 s; synchronizes with shutter at s or Flash sync speed slower (flash range drops at speeds between Release S (single frame), T (continuous low speed),...
Page 501 Exposure Metering TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 91K (91,000) pixels • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E, and Metering method D lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data •...
Page 502 Active D-Lighting Normal, Low, or Off Focus Autofocus Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine- tuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 sensors), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5–3 m/1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.)
Page 503 ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and Accessory shoe safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Nikon CLS supported; commander mode option available System (CLS) ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread Sync terminal White balance...
Page 504 Live view Modes Live view photography (still images), movie live view (movies) • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time Lens servo servo AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (M) Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, AF-area mode subject-tracking AF Autofocus Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face- priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected) Movie...
Page 505 Movie • Exposure modes e, f, and g: Auto ISO sensitivity ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2) with selectable upper limit • Exposure mode h: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2) available with selectable upper limit; manual selection (ISO 64 to 12800 in steps of , or 1 EV) with additional options available equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or...
Page 506 Interface SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0 Micro-B connector); connection to built-in USB port is recommended Type C HDMI connector HDMI output Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported) Audio output Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter) Can be used to connect optional remote control, Ten-pin remote optional WR-R10 (requires WR-A10 adapter) or terminal...
Page 507 • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Page 508 • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Page 509 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Page 510 FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project (http://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. MIT License (HarfBuzz) Portions of this software are copyright © 2014 The HarfBuzz Project (http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights reserved.
Page 511: Approved Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards The camera accepts the SD and CompactFlash memory cards listed in the following sections. Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the cards listed below, please contact the manufacturer. ❚❚ SD Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera.
Page 512 ❚❚ CompactFlash Memory Cards The following Type I CompactFlash memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. Cards with a write speed of 30 MB/s (200×) are recommended for movie recording. At slower speeds, movies may not play back smoothly and recording may end unexpectedly.
Page 513: Memory Card Capacity
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 16 GB SanDisk SDCFXPS-016G-J92 card at different image quality (0 79), image size (0 83), and image area settings (0 74). ❚❚ FX (36×24) Image Area Image quality Image size File size No.
Page 514 ❚❚ DX (24×16) Image Area Image quality Image size File size No. of images Buffer capacity NEF (RAW), Lossless Large 14.6 MB compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Lossless Large 18.3 MB compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, Large 13.3 MB 12-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, Large 16.4 MB 14-bit...
Page 515 1 All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded. 2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. Drops if Optimal quality is selected for JPEG/TIFF recording > JPEG compression, ISO sensitivity is set to Hi 0.3 or higher, or auto distortion control or long exposure noise reduction is on.
Page 516: Battery Life
- One EN-EL18a battery (MB-D12): Approximately 2070 shots - Eight AA alkaline batteries (MB-D12): Approximately 1460 shots • Photographs, continuous release mode (Nikon standard - One EN-EL15 battery (camera): Approximately 3860 shots - One EN-EL15 battery (MB-D12): Approximately 3860 shots...
Page 517: Using The Monitor
• Using a WR-R10/WR-1 wireless remote controller or ML-3 modulite remote control set • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15 batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.
Page 518: Lenses That May Block The Built-In Flash And Af-Assist Illuminator
Lenses That May Block the Built-in Flash and AF-Assist Illuminator The lenses listed in this section may block the built-in flash or AF-assist illuminator under some conditions. ❚❚ AF-Assist Illumination AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses: • AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED •...
Page 519 The following may block the illuminator at ranges under 1.5 m (5 ft): • AF-S DX NIKKOR 55–300mm f/4.5–5.6G ED VR • AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED 70–200mm f/2.8G (IF) • AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/2.8G ED VR II • AF Zoom-Nikkor 70–300mm f/4–5.6G •...
Page 520 ❚❚ The Built-in Flash The built-in flash may be unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at ranges less than those given below: Minimum distance Lens Zoom position without vignetting AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18–24 mm No vignetting 12–24mm f/4G IF-ED 20 mm 1.5 m/5 ft...
Page 521 The built-in flash can also be used with AI-S, AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR, and Nikon Series E non-CPU lenses with a focal length of 24–300mm. AI 50–300mm f/4.5, modified AI 50–300mm f/4.5, and AI-S 50–300mm f/4.5 ED lenses must be used at a zoom...
Page 522: Index
Index Y (Flash compensation indicator) .. Symbols e (Programmed auto) ....118 o (Satellite signal indicator) ..233 z (Flexible program indicator) .. 118 R (Shutter-speed lock icon) ..126 f (Shutter-priority auto) ....119 R (Aperture lock icon) ....127 g (Aperture-priority auto) .... 120 R (HDR (series) indicator) .....188 h (Manual) ..........
Page 523 AE & flash (Auto bracketing set) 133 , Backlight ........16 , 326 AE only (Auto bracketing set) ..133 , Backup ........... 86 Battery ..i , 13 , 14 , 19 , 327 , 328 , 374 , AE-L/AF-L button ....97 , 349 , 363 436 , 484 AF ....39 –...
Page 524 Color sketch ........407 Depth-of-field ........117 Color space ........296 Destination (Movie settings) ..63 Color temperature ..148 , 150 , 155 Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ..Commander mode ....331 , 334 266 , 267 , 485 Communication unit ...... 437 Diopter .........17 , 438 CompactFlash ....14 , 366 , 487 Direct sunlight (White balance) ..148...
Page 525 Focus tracking ......88 , 308 Focus tracking with lock-on ..308 Face-priority AF ........40 Focusing screen .......475 File information ....... 239 Focus-mode selector ..39 , 87 , 100 File naming ........295 Format ..........366 File number sequence ....324 Format memory card ......366 Filter effects ........
Page 526 Histogram ......241 , 242 , 342 Lens mount ........3 , 15 Lens mounting mark ....2 , 15 Limit AF-area mode selection ..314 Live view ........35 , 49 Image area .. 42 , 55 , 59 , 60 , 74 , 77 , 83 Live view button options ....356 Image comment ......
Page 527 Print (DPOF) ........266 NEF (RAW) recording ..81 , 85 , 295 Print options (PictBridge [Setup] Neutral (Set Picture Control) ..170 menu) ..........265 Nikon Transfer 2 ....... 258 Print select ..........266 No. of copies (PictBridge [Setup] Printing ..........263 menu) ..........265 Programmed auto ......118...
Page 528 Recent settings ........ 418 Shutter-release button ...30 , 96 , 128 , Red intensifier ........393 319 , 364 Red-eye correction ......389 Shutter-release button AE-L ..319 Red-eye reduction ......191 Side-by-side comparison ....412 Release button to use dial ... 353 Single frame ........102 Release mode ........
Page 529 Timer ...........106 , 216 Trim ............390 Tripod ........40 , 106 , 123 Two-button reset ......206 Type D lens .......419 , 422 Type G lens .......419 , 422 Uncompressed (Type) ......81 USB ..........257 , 263 USB cable .......i , 257 , 263 USB cable clip ........
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Nikon D810 User Manual

Package Contents

For Your Safety

Notices

Introduction

Getting to Know the Camera

The Multi Selector

First Steps

Camera Menus

Basic Photography and Playback

?Point-And-Shoot” Photography

Basic Playback

Live View Photography

Movie Live View

Viewing Movies

Editing Movies

Image Recording Options

Image Area

Image Quality

Image Size

Using Two Memory Cards

Focus

Autofocus

Manual Focus

Release Mode

Choosing a Release Mode

Self-Timer Mode (E)

Mirror up Mode (V)

ISO Sensitivity

Manual Adjustment

Auto ISO Sensitivity Control

Exposure

Metering

Exposure Mode

Long Time-Exposures (H Mode Only)

Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock

Autoexposure (AE) Lock

Exposure Compensation

Bracketing

White Balance

White Balance Options

Fine-Tuning White Balance

Choosing a Color Temperature

Preset Manual

Image Enhancement

Picture Controls

Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows

Flash Photography

Using the Built-In Flash

Flash Compensation

FV Lock

Other Shooting Options

The R Button (Viewfinder Photography)

The B Button

Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings

Multiple Exposure

Interval Timer Photography

Time-Lapse Photography

Non-CPU Lenses

Location Data

More about Playback

Viewing Images

Photo Information

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Protecting Photographs from Deletion

Deleting Photographs

Connections

Installing Viewnx 2

Using Viewnx 2

Printing Photographs

Viewing Photographs on TV

Menu Guide

Defaults

D the Playback Menu: Managing Images

C the Shooting Menu: Shooting Options

A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

B the Setup Menu: Camera Setup

N the Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies

O My Menu/M Recent Settings

Technical Notes