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389

Fine-tune focus for up to 12 lens types. AF tuning is not
recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal
focus; use only when required.

AF Fine-tune

button

➜

setup menu

Option

Description

AF fine-tune

(On/Off)

•

: Turn AF tuning on.

•

Off

: Turn AF tuning off.

Saved value

Tune AF for the current
lens (CPU lenses only).
Press

choose a value
b20 and –20.
Values for up to 12 lens
types can be stored.
Only one value can be
stored for each type of
lens.

Default

Choose the AF tuning
value used when no
previously saved value
exists for the current
lens (CPU lenses only).

Move focal
point away
from camera.

Current
value

Move focal
point toward
camera.

Previous
value

Summary of Contents for D750

Page 1: ...24611 01 anual in whole or in cal articles or reviews zation from NIKON DIGITAL CAMERA User s Manual En Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Use the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app to view manuals anytime anywhere on your smartphone or tablet En ...

Page 2: ...that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera A This icon marks notes information that should be read before using the camera 0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on your smartphone or tablet to view Nikon digital camera manuals anytime anywhere Nikon Manual Viewer 2 can be downloaded free of charge ...

Page 3: ...ence this may cause Package Contents DK 21 rubber eyecup 0 107 BF 1B body cap 0 27 442 D750 camera 0 1 EN EL15 rechargeable Li ion battery with terminal cover 0 25 26 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 0 25 DK 5 eyepiece cap 0 107 UC E17 USB cable 0 266 271 AN DC14 strap 0 24 Warranty User s ...

Page 4: ...10 The Information Display 12 The P button 16 Using the Tilting Monitor 17 The Multi Selector 19 Camera Menus 20 Using Camera Menus 21 First Steps 24 Basic Photography and Playback 34 Point and Shoot Photography i and j Modes 34 Basic Playback 37 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 38 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation Scene Mode 41 k Portrait 42 l Landscape 42 p Child 42 m Sports 42 Table of...

Page 5: ...6 Night Vision 47 g Color Sketch 47 i Miniature Effect 48 u Selective Color 48 1 Silhouette 48 2 High Key 49 3 Low Key 49 Options Available in Live View 50 Live View Photography 54 Focus 57 Manual Focus 60 Using the P Button 61 The Live View Display Live View Photography 63 The Information Display Live View Photography 64 Movie Live View 66 Indices 70 Using the P Button 71 The Live View Display Mo...

Page 6: ...utter Priority Auto 90 A Aperture Priority Auto 91 M Manual 93 Long Time Exposures M Mode Only 95 User Settings U1 and U2 Modes 99 Saving User Settings 99 Recalling User Settings 101 Resetting User Settings 101 Release Mode 103 Choosing a Release Mode 103 Self Timer Mode E 106 Mirror up Mode V 109 Image Recording Options 110 Image Area 110 Image Quality and Size 115 Image Quality 115 Image Size 11...

Page 7: ...te Balance 145 Fine Tuning White Balance 149 Choosing a Color Temperature 152 Preset Manual 155 Viewfinder Photography 155 Live View Spot White Balance 159 Managing Presets 162 Image Enhancement 165 Picture Controls 165 Selecting a Picture Control 165 Modifying Picture Controls 167 Creating Custom Picture Controls 170 Sharing Custom Picture Controls 173 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows ...

Page 8: ...s Remote Controllers 197 Other Shooting Options 198 Viewfinder Photography The P Button 198 Two Button Reset Restoring Default Settings 199 Bracketing 202 Multiple Exposure 216 Interval Timer Photography 222 Time Lapse Photography 229 Non CPU Lenses 235 Location Data 239 More on Playback 241 Viewing Pictures 241 Full Frame Playback 241 Thumbnail Playback 243 Calendar Playback 244 The P Button 245 ...

Page 9: ...ltiple Pictures 274 Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set 275 Viewing Photographs on TV 277 HDMI Options 278 Wi Fi 281 What Wi Fi Can Do for You 281 Accessing the Camera 282 WPS Android Only 284 PIN Entry Android Only 285 SSID Android and iOS 286 Selecting Pictures for Upload 289 Selecting Individual Pictures for Upload 289 Selecting Multiple Pictures for Upload 291 Menu Guide 292 Defaults 292 D T...

Page 10: ...ol 316 Long Exposure NR Long Exposure Noise Reduction 317 High ISO NR 317 1 The Movie Shooting Menu Movie Shooting Options 318 Movie Shooting Menu Options 318 Reset Movie Shooting Menu 318 Destination 319 Frame Size Frame Rate 319 Movie Quality 320 Microphone Sensitivity 320 Frequency Response 320 Wind Noise Reduction 321 White Balance 321 Set Picture Control 321 Movie ISO Sensitivity Settings 322...

Page 11: ...2 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl 333 b3 Easy Exposure Compensation 334 b4 Matrix Metering 335 b5 Center Weighted Area 335 b6 Fine tune Optimal Exposure 336 c Timers AE Lock 336 c1 Shutter Release Button AE L 336 c2 Standby timer 336 c3 Self Timer 337 c4 Monitor off Delay 337 c5 Remote on Duration ML L3 337 d Shooting Display 338 d1 Beep 338 d2 Continuous Low Speed 338 d3 Max Continuous Release 339 d4...

Page 12: ...4 Assign AE L AF L Button 361 f5 Customize Command Dials 363 f6 Release Button to Use Dial 365 f7 Slot Empty Release Lock 365 f8 Reverse Indicators 366 f9 Assign Movie Record Button 366 f10 Assign MB D16 4 Button 367 f11 Assign Remote WR Fn Button 368 g Movie 370 g1 Assign Fn Button 370 g2 Assign Preview Button 372 g3 Assign AE L AF L Button 373 g4 Assign Shutter Button 373 B The Setup Menu Camera...

Page 13: ... The Retouch Menu Creating Retouched Copies 393 Retouch Menu Options 393 Creating Retouched Copies 395 D Lighting 397 Red Eye Correction 398 Trim 399 Monochrome 400 Filter Effects 401 Color Balance 402 Image Overlay 403 NEF RAW Processing 406 Resize 408 Quick Retouch 411 Straighten 411 Distortion Control 412 Fisheye 413 Color Outline 413 Color Sketch 414 Perspective Control 415 Miniature Effect 41...

Page 14: ...torage 447 Cleaning 447 The Low Pass Filter 448 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 455 Available Settings 460 Exposure Program Mode P 462 Troubleshooting 463 Battery Display 463 Shooting All Modes 464 Shooting P S A M 467 Playback 468 Wi Fi Wireless Networks 469 Miscellaneous 469 Error Messages 470 Specifications 477 Approved Memory Cards 491 Memory Card Capacity 492 Battery Life 494 Lense...

Page 15: ... diopter adjustment control with your eye to the viewfinder care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally ATurn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter available separately unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result...

Page 16: ... leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire ADo not aim a flash at the operator of a motor vehicle Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents AObserve caution when using the flash Using the camera with the flash in close contact with...

Page 17: ...leakage when fully discharged To avoid damage to the product be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains When the battery is not in use attach the terminal cover and store in a cool dry place The battery may be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an extended period Before removing the battery turn thecameraoffandallowthebattery to cool Disconti...

Page 18: ... voltage to another or with DC to AC inverters Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire AUse appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purposetomaintaincompliancewith product regulations ACD ROMs CD ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on audi...

Page 19: ...electronic equipment is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect...

Page 20: ...on which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increasetheseparationbetweenthe equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experience...

Page 21: ...ted The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc commuterpasses or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to b...

Page 22: ...n erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information for example pictures of empty sky Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual 0 162 Before discarding the camera or transferring ownership to another person you should also use the Wi Fi Network settings Reset network settings 0 28...

Page 23: ...O IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD AVC VIDEO AND OR ii DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE http www mpegla com ...

Page 24: ...ineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry The use of non Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty The use of third party rechargeable Li ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overhea...

Page 25: ...damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction A Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support and education continually updated information is available on line at the following sites For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com For users in Europe and Africa http www europe nikon com support For users in Asia Oceania and the Midd...

Page 26: ...cy Interference Statement Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with ...

Page 27: ...RF in the microwave range while being used Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects by heating tissue exposure of low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur but such findings have not been confir...

Page 28: ...ow Security Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range the following may occur if security is not enabled Data theft Malicious third parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs passwords and other personal information Unauthorized access Unauthorized users may gain access to ...

Page 29: ...4 14 15 1 Accessory shoe for optional flash unit 433 2 Release mode dial 7 103 3 Release mode dial lock release 7 103 4 Eyelet for camera strap 5 Mode dial lock release 6 34 6 Mode dial 6 34 7 Z Q button Metering 140 Formatting memory cards 375 8 Movie record button 68 9 Sub command dial 363 10 Power switch 5 28 11 Shutter release button 36 373 12 E button Exposure compensation 143 Two button rese...

Page 30: ...F mode button 57 59 121 125 9 Focus mode selector 57 120 132 10 Lens mounting mark 27 11 D button Bracketing 203 208 212 12 Mirror 109 451 13 Meter coupling lever 480 14 Accessory terminal 443 15 Headphone connector 73 16 Connector for external microphone 73 443 17 HDMI connector 277 18 USB connector Connecting to a computer 266 Connecting to a printer 271 A Close the Connector Cover Close the con...

Page 31: ...onalMB D16 battery pack 441 5 Tripod socket 6 AF coupling 7 Fn button 114 356 370 8 Battery chamber cover latch 26 9 Battery chamber cover 26 10 Power connector cover 445 11 Memory card slot cover 26 12 Pv button 70 92 361 372 13 AF assist illuminator 332 Self timer lamp 107 Red eye reduction lamp 181 183 14 Body cap i 442 ...

Page 32: ...27 9 Memory card access lamp 36 225 10 Infrared receiver rear 194 11 Live view selector Live view photography 54 Movie live view 66 12 a button 54 66 13 Speaker 80 14 Tilting monitor 17 Viewing settings 12 Live view 54 66 Viewing pictures 37 Full frame playback 241 15 P button Changing shooting settings 198 Changing settings during live view movie recording 61 71 Retouching pictures 396 16 W S but...

Page 33: ...andby timer and control panel backlight LCD illuminator allowing the display to be read in the dark After the power switch is released and returns to the ON position 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 A The Speaker Do not place the speaker in close proximity to magnetic de...

Page 34: ...l lock release and rotate the mode dial e f g and h modes e Programmed auto 0 89 f Shutter priority auto 0 90 g Aperture priority auto 0 91 h Manual 0 93 Auto modes i Auto 0 34 j Auto flash off 0 34 Scene modes 0 41 j and k modes 0 99 Special effects modes 0 46 Mode dial Mode dial lock release ...

Page 35: ...nses can be used only in modes A and M Selecting another mode when a non CPU lens is attached disables the shutter release Release mode dial lock release Release mode dial 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 S Single frame 103 2 T Continuous low speed 103 3 U Continuous high speed 103 4 J Quiet shutter release 103 5 M Qc quiet continuous shutter release 103 6 E Self timer 103 106 7 V Mirror up 104 109 ...

Page 36: ...hy 225 Focal length non CPU lenses 238 2 ISO sensitivity indicator 134 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 137 3 Metering 140 4 ISO sensitivity 134 Autofocus mode 121 5 Aperture stop indicator 92 431 6 Aperture f number 91 93 Aperture number of stops 92 431 Bracketing increment 204 209 Number of shots in ADL bracketing sequence 212 Number of shots per interval 225 Maximum aperture non CPU lenses 238 PC...

Page 37: ...17 17 Color temperature indicator 152 18 Number of exposures remaining 31 Number ofshots remaining before memory buffer fills 105 492 AF area mode indicator 126 Preset manual white balance recording indicator 157 Time lapse recording indicator 233 Manual lens number 238 Capture mode indicator 444 HDMI CEC connection indicator 280 19 k appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 31 A Camera...

Page 38: ...rol or a Picture Control based on Monochrome is selected 47 165 3 AF area brackets 29 35 247 4 Low battery warning 30 5 No memory card indicator 33 6 Framing grid displayed when On is selected for Custom Setting d7 Viewfinder grid display 341 7 Focus points 36 127 329 330 AF area mode 126 8 NEF RAW indicator 357 9 1 2 DX crop 111 10 Roll indicator portrait orientation 359 11 Roll indicator landsca...

Page 39: ...sation display 143 28 Flash compensation indicator 188 29 Exposure compensation indicator 144 30 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 137 31 ISO sensitivity 134 AF area mode 123 125 32 Number of exposures remaining 31 Number ofshots remaining before memory buffer fills 105 492 Preset manual white balance recording indicator 157 Exposure compensation value 143 Flash compensation value 188 D No Battery Wh...

Page 40: ...Shooting mode 6 34 41 46 88 2 Flexible program indicator 89 3 Flash sync indicator 345 4 Shutter speed 90 93 Number of shots in exposure and flash bracketing sequence 203 Number of shots in WB bracketing sequence 208 Focal length non CPU lenses 235 5 Aperture stop indicator 92 431 6 Aperture f number 91 93 Aperture number of stops 92 431 Bracketing increment 204 209 Number of shots in ADL bracketi...

Page 41: ...Clock not set indicator 15 381 16 Image quality 116 Role played by card in slot 2 119 17 Image size 118 18 Autofocus mode 121 19 Pv button assignment 361 20 Active D Lighting indicator 176 21 Release mode 7 103 Continuous shooting speed 338 22 Image area indicator 112 23 Metering 139 24 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator 203 WB bracketing indicator 208 ADL bracketing indicator 212 25 ADL brac...

Page 42: ...val timer indicator 222 Time lapse indicator 229 Remote control mode ML L3 193 33 MB D16 battery type display 344 MB D16 battery indicator 343 34 Camera battery indicator 30 35 ISO sensitivity indicator 134 ISO sensitivity 134 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 137 36 Number of exposures remaining 31 Time lapse recording indicator 233 37 Fn button assignment 356 38 AE L AF L button assignment 361 39 A...

Page 43: ...camera is powered by an optional power connector and AC adapter 0 441 Two days of charging will power the clock for about three months If the camera displays a warning stating that the clock is reset and a Y icon flashes in the information display the clock has been reset and the date and time recorded with new photographs will not be correct Use the Time zone and date Date and time option in the ...

Page 44: ...n for quick access to frequently used settings in playback mode 0 245 and during viewfinder 0 198 and live view photography 0 61 and movie live view 0 71 P button Viewfinder photography Playback Live view photography Movie live view ...

Page 45: ...monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below Normal use The monitor is normally used in storage position Low angle shots Take shots with the camera held low High angle shots Take shots with the camera held high Approx 90 Approx 75 ...

Page 46: ...at the monitor does not contact the tripod Do not lift or carry the camera by the monitor Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera If the monitor is not being used to take photographs return it to the storage position Do not touch the area to the rear of the monitor or allow liquid to contact the inner surface Failure to observe these precautions could cause product malfunction B...

Page 47: ...In this manual operations using the multi selector are represented by 1 3 4 and 2 icons 1 Press the multi selector up 4 Press the multi selector left 2 Press the multi selector right J button 3 Press the multi selector down ...

Page 48: ...hoose from the following menus D Playback 0 300 C Photo Shooting 0 310 1 Movie Shooting 0 318 A Custom Settings 0 323 B Setup 0 374 N Retouch 0 393 O m MY MENU or RECENT SETTINGS defaults to MY MENU 0 421 Help icon 0 21 G button Slider shows position in current menu Menu options Options in current menu Current settings are shown by icons ...

Page 49: ...corner of the monitor help can be displayed by pressing the L U button A description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the display Select highlighted item or display sub menu Move cursor up Move cursor down J button select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu L U button ...

Page 50: ...ess the G button to display the menus 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu 3 Select a menu Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu 4 Position the cursor in the selected menu Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu G button ...

Page 51: ...ghlighted item Press J to select the highlighted item To exit without making a selection press the G button Note the following Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available While pressing 2 generally has the same effect as pressing J there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J To exit the menus and return to shooting mode press the shutter release but...

Page 52: ...24 Follow the seven steps below to ready the camera for use 1 Attach the strap Attach the strap as shown Repeat for the second eyelet First Steps ...

Page 53: ...s ACwalladapter Insert the AC wall adapter into the charger AC inlet q Slide the AC wall adapter latch as shown w and rotate the adapter 90 to fix it in place e Insert the battery and plug the charger in Power cable After connecting the power cable with the plug in the orientation shown insert the battery and plug the cable in The CHARGE lamp will flash while the battery charges AC wall adapter la...

Page 54: ...n 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 If you are using only one memory card insert it into slot 1 0 31 Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Battery latch A The Battery and Charger Readandfollowthewarningsandcautionsonpagesxiii xviand457 459 of this manual ...

Page 55: ... in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF S NIKKOR 24 85mm f 3 5 4 5G ED VR Be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures M A M ON OFF Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap Mounting mark camera Mounting mark lens Align the mounting marks M A M ON OFF Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place ...

Page 56: ...me zone date format and daylight saving time option before setting the time and date note that the camera uses a 24 hour clock Language and date time settings can be changed at any time using the Language 0 381 and Time zone and date 0 381 options in the setup menu A Image Sensor Cleaning The camera vibrates the low pass filter covering the image sensor to remove dust when the camera is turned on ...

Page 57: ...s 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 The camera is now ready for use Proceed to page 34 for information on taking photographs Viewfinder not in focus Viewfinder in focus AF area brackets ...

Page 58: ...l and viewfinder Control panel Viewfinder Description L Battery fully charged K Battery partially discharged J I H d Low battery Charge battery or ready spare battery H flashes d flashes Shutter release disabled Charge or exchange battery Control panel Viewfinder ...

Page 59: ...rrently hold a memory card the example at right shows the icons displayed whena card is inserted in each slot If the memory card is full or locked or an error has occurred the icon for the affected card will flash 0 473 The control panel and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred e g values between 18...

Page 60: ...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 Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card Do not touch ...

Page 61: ... will be displayed in the control panel A The Write Protect Switch SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data When this switch is in the lock position the memory card can not be formatted and photos can not be deleted or recorded a warning will be displayed in the monitor if you attempt to release the shutter To unlock the memory card slide the swit...

Page 62: ...tings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions Before proceeding turn the camera on and select the desired mode by pressing the mode dial lock release and rotating the mode dial to i or j the only difference between these two modes is that the flash will not fire in j mode Point and Shoot Photography i and j Modes Mode dial Mode dial lock release ...

Page 63: ... 2 Frame the photograph Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in the AF area brackets A Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom in shorter focal lengths to zoom out AF area brackets...

Page 64: ...tter release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds Do not ejectthememorycardorremoveordisconnectthepowersource until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete In focus indicator Description I Subject in focus F Focus point is between camera and subject H Focus point i...

Page 65: ...ew additional pictures Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2 To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway Basic Playback A Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu 0 307 photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor for a few seconds after shooting K button ...

Page 66: ... wish to delete as described on the preceding page The location of the current image is shown by an icon at the bottom left corner of the display 2 Delete the photograph Press the O Q button A confirmationdialogwillbedisplayed press the O Q button again to delete the image and return to playback To exit without deleting the picture press K A See Also See page 245 for information on choosing a memo...

Page 67: ...hotography 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 0 336 Exposure ...

Page 68: ...ton is pressed halfway If the flash is raised photographs can only be taken when the flash ready indicator M is displayed If the flash ready indicator is not displayed the flash is charging remove your finger briefly from the shutter release button and try again To save power when the flash is not in use press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place ...

Page 69: ... shooting as described on pages 34 36 The following scenes can be selected by rotating the mode dial to h and rotating the main command dial until the desired scene appears in the monitor To view the currently selected scene press R Mode dial Main command dial Monitor k Portrait l Landscape p Child m Sports n Close up o Night portrait r Night landscape s Party indoor t Beach snow u Sunset v Dusk d...

Page 70: ... Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight A Note The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off p Child Use for snapshots of children Clothing and background details are vividly rendered while skin tones remain soft and natural m Sports Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly A Note The built in flash and AF assist i...

Page 71: ...ce between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light r NightLandscape Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes including street lighting and neon signs A Note The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off s Party Indoor Capture the effects of indoor background lighting Use for parties and other indoor scenes ...

Page 72: ...reserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises A Note The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off v Dusk Dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset A Note The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off w PetPortrait Use for portraits of active pets A Note The AF assist illuminator turns off ...

Page 73: ...g expanses of blossoms A Note The built in flash turns off z AutumnColors Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn leaves A Note The built in flash turns off 0 Food Use for vivid photographs of food A Note For flash photography press the M Y button to raise the flash 0 182 A Preventing Blur Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds ...

Page 74: ...ts can be selected by rotating the mode dial to q and rotating the main command dial until the desired scene appears in the monitor To view the currently selected effect press R Mode dial Main command dial Monitor Night vision g Color sketch i Miniature effect u Selective color 1 Silhouette 2 High key 3 Low key ...

Page 75: ...form of randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines Manual focus can be used if the camera is unable to focus The built in flash turns off g ColorSketch The camera detects and colors outlines for a color sketch effect The effect can be adjusted in live view 0 50 A Note Movies shot in this mode play back like a slide show made up of a series of stills ...

Page 76: ...e that plays back in about three minutes The effect can be adjusted in live view 0 51 A Note Sound is not recorded with movies The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off u SelectiveColor All colors other than the selected colors are recorded in black and white The effect can be adjusted in live view 0 52 A Note The built in flash turns off 1 Silhouette Silhouette subjects against bright...

Page 77: ...RAW recording is not available in g i and u modes Pictures taken when an NEF RAW or NEF RAW JPEG option is selected in these modes will be recorded as JPEG images JPEG images created at settings of NEF RAW JPEG will be recorded at the selected JPEG quality while images recorded at a setting of NEF RAW will be recorded as fine quality images A g and i Modes Autofocus is not available during movie r...

Page 78: ...ght 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 thinner Increasing the thickness of the lines also makes colors more saturated 3 Press J Press J to exit when settings are complete To resume viewfinder photography press the ...

Page 79: ...then press the shutter release button halfway to check focus To temporarily clear miniature effect options from the display and enlarge the view in the monitor for precise focus press X T Press W S to restore the miniature effect display 3 Display options Press J to display miniature effect options 4 Adjust options Press 4 or 2 to choose the orientation of the area that will be in focus and press ...

Page 80: ... view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor 2 Display options Press J to display selective color options 3 Select a color Frame an object in the white square in the center of the display and press 1to choose the color of the object as one that will remain in the final image the camera may have difficulty detecting unsaturated colors choose a saturated color To zoom in on the center of ...

Page 81: ...repeat Steps 3 and 4 to select another color Repeat for a third color if desired To deselect the highlighted color press O Q To remove all colors press and hold O Q A confirmation dialog will be displayed select Yes 6 Press J Press J to exit when settings are complete During shooting only objects of the selected hues will be recorded in color all others will be recorded in black and white To resum...

Page 82: ...displayed in the camera monitor The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder 3 Position the focus point Position the focus point over your subject as described on page 57 D Cover the Viewfinder To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with photographs and exposure remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap before shooting 0 107 ...

Page 83: ...sing the A AE L AF L button 0 141 focus locks while the shutter release button is pressed halfway If exposure preview is enabled the effectsofshutterspeed aperture ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation 0 143 can be previewed in the monitor as shown at right note that although exposure can be adjusted by 5 EV only values between 3 and 3 EV will be reflected in the preview display To enable expo...

Page 84: ...s of the setting selected for Custom Setting c2 Standby timer 0 336 the standby timer will not expire during live view photography A Previewing Focus During Live View Photography P S A and M Modes Only To temporarily select maximum aperture for an improved focus preview during live view photography press the Pv button To return aperture to its original value press the button again or focus using a...

Page 85: ...ew To choose an autofocus mode press the AF mode button and rotate the main command dial until the desired mode is displayed in the monitor Mode Description AF S Single servo AF For stationary subjects Focus locks when shutter release button is pressed halfway AF F Full time servo AF For moving subjects Camera focuses continuously until shutter release button is pressed Focus locks when shutter re...

Page 86: ...jects Use the multi selector to move the focus point anywhere in the frame or press J to position the focus point in the center of the frame Normal area AF Use for pin point focus on a selected spot in the frame Use the multi selector to move the focus point anywhere in the frame or press J to position the focus point in the center of the frame A tripod is recommended Subject tracking AF Use the m...

Page 87: ...in green when the camera is unable to focus The camera may be unable to focus in the following situations The subject contains lines parallel to the long edge of the frame The subject lacks contrast The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness or includes spot lighting or a neon sign or other light source that changes in brightness Flicker or banding appears unde...

Page 88: ...60 Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode 0 132 rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus To magnify the view in the monitor for precise focus press the X T button X T button ...

Page 89: ...setting press J to return to the P button menu Press the P button again to exit to the shooting display Option Description Choose image area Choose an image area for live view photography 0 111 Image quality Choose image quality 0 115 Image size Choose image size 0 118 Set Picture Control Choose a Picture Control 0 165 Active D Lighting Adjust Active D Lighting 0 175 Remote control mode ML L3 Choo...

Page 90: ...iewed during live view photography A Exposure Preview When exposure preview is enabled exposure can be adjusted by 5 EV 0 143 although only values between 3 and 3 EV are reflected in the preview display Note that the preview may not accurately reflect the final results when flash lighting is used Active D Lighting 0 175 High Dynamic Range HDR 0 177 or bracketing is in effect A auto is selected for...

Page 91: ... w Autofocus mode The current autofocus mode 57 e AF area mode The current AF area mode 58 r Focus point The current focus point The display varies with the option selected for AF area mode 54 t Exposure indicator When On is selected for Exposure preview the exposure indicator shows the difference between the metered exposure and the exposure that will be achieved at current settings 94 r t q e w ...

Page 92: ...play Live View Photography To hide or display indicators in the monitor during live view photography press the R button Virtual horizon 0 388 Information on Information off Histogram exposure preview only 0 62 Framing guides ...

Page 93: ...d pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera s internal circuitry Movie recording is not available during live view photography and pressing the movie record button has no effect Select movie live view 0 66 to shoot movies D The Count Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends auto...

Page 94: ... 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 The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder 3 Choose a focus mode 0 57 A The0 Icon A 0 icon 0 74 indicates that movies can not be recorded Live view selector a button ...

Page 95: ... during movie recording A Exposure The following settings can be adjusted in movie live view Aperture Shutter speed ISO sensitivity 0 322 Exposure compensation Metering P S A M h Other shooting modes In mode M shutter speed can be set to values between 1 25 s and 1 4000 s the slowest available shutter speed varies with the frame rate 0 319 Spot metering is not available during movie live view If t...

Page 96: ...focused by pressing the shutter release button halfway A White Balance In modes P S A and M white balance can be set at any time by pressing the L U button and rotating the main command dial 0 145 A Audio The camera can record both video and sound do not cover the microphone on the front of the camera during movie recording 0 3 Note that the built in microphone may record sounds made by the camera...

Page 97: ...rding times see page 319 note that depending on memory card write speed shooting may end before this length is reached 0 491 D The Count Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before movie recording ends automatically 0 63 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 ...

Page 98: ...nsitivity card slot and ISO sensitivity options are available in the movie shooting menu 0 318 Focus can be adjusted manually as described on page 60 The roles played by the J Fn Pv and A AE L AF L buttons can be chosen using Custom Settings f1 OK button 0 354 g1 Assign Fn button 0 370 g2 Assign preview button 0 372 and g3 Assign AE L AF L button 0 373 respectively the last three options also allo...

Page 99: ...ter choosing the desired setting press J to return to the P button menu Press the P button again to exit to the shooting display Option Description Choose image area Choose image area for movie live view 0 76 Frame size frame rate Select a frame size and rate 0 319 Movie quality Choose movie quality 0 320 Microphone sensitivity Press 1 or 3 to adjust microphone sensitivity 0 320 Both the built in ...

Page 100: ...movie live view note that this affects live view only and has no effect on photographs or movies or on the brightness of the monitor for menus or playback 0 62 Multi selector power aperture Select Enable to enable power aperture P S A and M modes only Press 1 to narrow the aperture 3 to widen the aperture Highlight display Choose whether the brightest areas of the frame highlights are shown by sla...

Page 101: ...d to record sound in stereo or to avoid recording focus noise and other sounds made by the lens 0 443 A Headphones Third party headphones can be used Note that high sound levels may result in high volume particular care should be taken when headphones are used A See Also For information on assigning power aperture to the Fn and Pv buttons see Custom Settings g1 Assign Fn button 0 370 and g2 Assign...

Page 102: ...Sound level Sound level for audio recording Displayed in red if level is too high adjust microphone sensitivity accordingly 71 t Frequency response The current frequency response 71 320 y Wind noise reduction Displayed when wind noise reduction is on 72 321 u Time remaining movie live view The recording time available for movies 68 i Movie frame size The frame size for movie recording 71 319 o Hig...

Page 103: ...The Information Display Movie Live View To hide or display indicators in the monitor during movie live view press the R button Virtual horizon 0 388 Information on Information off Histogram Framing guides ...

Page 104: ...cted for Image area Choose image area Other images use an FX based movie format A a icon is displayed when the DX based movie format is selected The approximate size of the area at the center of the image sensor used to record photographs taken in movie live view is 35 9 20 2 mm when the FX based movie format is selected and 23 5 13 2 mm when the DX based movie format is selected DX format crop 0 ...

Page 105: ...aphs can not be previewed during movie live view For accurate results when shooting in mode M adjust exposure in live view photography 0 93 then start movie live view and check the image area before beginning recording A Image Size The following table shows the size of photographs taken in movie live view Image area Option Size pixels Print size cm in FX based movie format Large 6016 3376 50 9 28 ...

Page 106: ...or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame for information on reducing flicker and banding see Flicker reduction 0 380 Flicker may also appear while power aperture is in use Jagged edges color fringing moiré and bright spots may also appear Bright bands may appear in some areas of the frame with flashing signs and other intermittent light...

Page 107: ...h Movie progress bar Volume Guide To Use Description Pause Pause playback Play J Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind advance Rewind advance Speed increases with each press from 2 to 4 to 8 to 16 keep pressed to skip to beginning or end of movie first frame is indicated by h in top right corner of monitor last frame by i If playback is paused movie rewinds or advances one frame at...

Page 108: ...rst frame if the movie contains no indices Adjust volume X T W S Press X T to increase volume W S to decrease Trim movie P See page 81 for more information Exit K Exit to full frame playback Return to shooting mode Press the shutter release button halfway to exit to shooting mode A Thep Icon Movies with indices 0 70 are indicated by a p icon in full frame playback To Use Description ...

Page 109: ...rt and resume playback and 3 to pause and pressing 4 or 2 or rotating the main or sub command dial to locate the desired frame Your approximate position in the movie can be ascertained from the movie progress bar Pause playback when you reach the new opening or closing frame Editing Movies Option Description 9 Choose start end point Create a copy from which the opening or closing footage has been ...

Page 110: ...82 3 Select Choose start end point Press the P button then highlight Choose start end point and press J P button ...

Page 111: ...s at the current frame highlight End point and press J The frames after the current frame will be removed when you save the copy 5 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 r...

Page 112: ... preview and return to the save options menu press 1 To abandon the current copy and return to Step 5 highlight Cancel and press J to save the copy proceed to Step 8 8 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 ...

Page 113: ... card Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original A Choosing the Role of the Current Frame To make the frame displayed in Step 5 the new end point x instead of the new start point w or vice versa press the L U button L U button A The Retouch Menu Movies can also be edited using the Edit movie option in the retouch menu 0 393 ...

Page 114: ...se the movie on the desired frame Play the movie back as described on page 79 pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy 2 Choose Save selected frame Press the P button then highlight Save selected frame and press J P button ...

Page 115: ...e 4 Save the copy Highlight Yes and press J to create a fine quality 0 115 JPEG copy of the selected frame A 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 0 246 ...

Page 116: ...rture camera selects shutter speed for best results Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus M Manual 0 93 User controls both shutter speed and aperture Set shutter speed to Bulb A or Time for long time exposures A Lens Types When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring 0 429 lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture highest f number Type G and E lense...

Page 117: ...tter speeds that freeze motion Rotate the dial to the left for small apertures high f numbers that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion All combinations produce the same exposure While flexible program is in effect a O indicator appears in the viewfinder To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings rotate the main command dial until the indicator is no longer d...

Page 118: ...ill 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 v or to values between 30 s and 1 4000 s A See Also See page 472 for information on what to do if flashing A or indicator appears in the shutter speed displays Main command dial Control panel ...

Page 119: ...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 Sub command dial Control panel ...

Page 120: ...ayed as FA and the f number must be read from the lens aperture ring A Depth of Field Preview To preview the effects of aperture press and hold the Pv button The lens will be stopped down to the aperture value selected by the camera modes P and S or the value chosen by the user modes A and M allowing depth of field to be previewed in the viewfinder A Custom Setting e5 Modeling Flash This setting c...

Page 121: ... the sub command dial to set aperture Shutter speed can be set to v or to values between 30 s and 1 4000 s or the shutter can be held open indefinitely for a long time exposure A or 0 95 Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum values for the lens Use the exposure indicators to check exposure Sub command dial Aperture Shutter speed Main command dial ...

Page 122: ...at current settings Depending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b2 EV steps for exposure cntrl 0 333 the amount of under or over exposure is shown in increments of 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded the displays will flash Custom Setting b2 set to 1 3 step Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1 3 EV Overexposed by 2 EV Control panel Viewfinder A See Also ...

Page 123: ...r thirty minutes or until the button is pressed a second time Before proceeding mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable level surface To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in the photograph or interfering with exposure remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap 0 107 Nikon recommends using a fully charged battery or an option...

Page 124: ...d dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb A 3 Take the photograph After focusing press the shutter release button on the camera optional wireless remote controller or remote cord all the way down Remove your finger from the shutter release button when the exposure is complete Mode dial Main command dial Control panel ...

Page 125: ...d of Time 3 Open the shutter After focusing press the shutter release button on the camera or optional remote control remote cord or wireless remote controller all the way down 4 Close the shutter Repeat the operation performed in Step 3 shooting ends automatically if the button is not pressed after 30 minutes Mode dial Main command dial Control panel ...

Page 126: ...mote control mode Delayed remote Quick response remote or Remote mirror up using the Remote control mode ML L3 option in the photo shooting menu 0 193 Note that if you are using an ML L3 remote control pictures will be taken in Time mode even when Bulb A is selected for shutter speed ...

Page 127: ...otate the mode dial to the desired mode 2 Adjust settings Make the desired adjustments to flexible program mode P shutter speed modes S and M aperture modes A and M exposure and flash compensation flash mode focus point metering autofocus and AF area modes bracketing and settings in the shooting 0 310 318 and Custom Settings 0 323 menus Mode dial ...

Page 128: ... to U1 or Save to U2 Highlight Save to U1 or Save to U2 and press 2 5 Save user settings Highlight Save settings and press J to assign the settings selected in Steps 1 and 2 to the mode dial position selected in Step 4 A Saved Settings Some photo and movie shooting menu settings are not stored See pages 310 and 318 for more information G button ...

Page 129: ...the settings assigned to Save to U2 Resetting User Settings To reset settings for U1 or U2 to default values 1 Select Reset user settings Press the G button to display the menus Highlight Reset user settings in the setup menu and press 2 2 Select Reset U1 or Reset U2 Highlight Reset U1 or Reset U2 and press 2 Mode dial G button ...

Page 130: ...102 3 Reset user settings Highlight Reset and press J ...

Page 131: ...se button is held down camera records up to 6 5 frames per second Use for active subjects Note that only one picture will be taken if the flash fires J Quiet shutter release As for single frame except that mirror does not click back into place while shutter release button is fully pressed allowing user to control timing of click made by mirror which is also quieter than in single frame mode In add...

Page 132: ... Frameratesmay drop at extremely small apertures high f numbers or slow shutter speeds when vibration reduction available with VR lenses or auto ISO sensitivity control 0 136 is on or when the battery is low a non CPU lens is attached or Aperture ring isselected forCustom Setting f5 Customize command dials Aperture setting 0 364 V Mirror up Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in telephoto or...

Page 133: ...y card performance recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone out If the camera is switched off while data remain in the buffer the power will not turn off until all images in the buffer have been recorded If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer the shutter releas...

Page 134: ...r self portraits 1 Mount the camera on a tripod Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable level surface 2 Select self timer mode Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to E Self Timer Mode E Release mode dial ...

Page 135: ...mp will stop flashing The shutter will be released about ten seconds after the timer starts To turn the self timer off before a photograph is taken turn the release mode dial to another setting A Cover the Viewfinder When taking photos without your eye to the viewfinder remove the rubber eyecup q and insert the supplied eyepiece cap as shown w This prevents light entering via the viewfinder from a...

Page 136: ...ash is raised after the self timer has started Note that only one photograph will be taken when the flash fires regardless of the number of exposures selected for Custom Setting c3 Self timer 0 337 A See Also For information on choosing the duration of the self timer the number of shots taken and the interval between shots see Custom Setting c3 Self timer 0 337 For information on controlling the b...

Page 137: ...picture The mirror lowers when shooting ends Mirror up Mode V D Mirror Up While the mirror is raised photos can not be framed in the viewfinder and autofocus and metering will not be performed A Mirror up Mode A picture will be taken automatically if no operations are performed for about 30 s with the mirror raised A Preventing Blur To prevent blurring caused by camera movement press the shutter r...

Page 138: ...36 24 1 0 FX format DX 24 16 1 5 DX format and 1 2 30 20 1 2 See page 492 for information on the number of pictures that can be stored at different image area settings Image Area DX format 24 16 image circle FX format 36 24 image circle FX format 1 2 DX format ...

Page 139: ...g the full area of the image sensor 35 9 24 0 mm producing an angle of view equivalent to a NIKKOR lens on a 35mm format camera Z 1 2 30 20 1 2 A 29 9 19 9 mm area at the center of the image sensor is used to record photographs To calculate the approximate focal length of the lens in 35mm format multiply by 1 2 This option is not available in movie shooting menu a DX 24 16 1 5 DX format An area at...

Page 140: ... 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 This may not be apparent in the viewfinder but when the images are played back you may notice a drop in resolution or that the edges of the picture are blacked out A The Viewfinder Display The 1 2 and DX format crops are shown below A See Also See page 76 for information on ...

Page 141: ...dial TheImageAreaMenu 1 Select Image area Highlight Image area in either of the shooting menus and press 2 2 Select Choose image area Highlight Choose image area and press 2 3 Adjust settings Choose an option and press J The selected crop is displayed in the viewfinder 0 112 A Image Size Image size varies with the option selected for image area 0 118 ...

Page 142: ...he A AE L AF L button Custom Setting f4 Assign AE L AF L button 0 361 2 Use the selected control to choose an image area The image area can be selected by pressing the selected button and rotating the main or sub command dial until the desired crop is displayed in the viewfinder 0 112 The option currently selected for image area can be viewed by pressing the button to display the image area in the...

Page 143: ...djusted after shooting JPEG fine JPEG Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 4 fine quality JPEG normal Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 8 normal quality JPEG basic Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 16 basic quality NEF RAW JPEG fine NEF JPEG Two images are recorded one NEF RAW image and one fine quality JPEG image NEF RAW JPEG normal Two ...

Page 144: ...ter NEF RAW images have the dimensions given for large size images in the table on page 118 JPEG copies of NEF RAW images can be created using the NEF RAW processing option in the retouch menu 0 406 A NEF JPEG When photographs taken at settings of NEF RAW JPEG are viewed on the camera with only one memory card inserted only the JPEG image will be displayed If both copies are recorded to the same m...

Page 145: ...o produce relatively uniform file size P Optimal quality Optimal image quality File size varies with scene recorded Option Description N Lossless compressed NEF images are compressed using a reversible algorithm reducing file size by about 20 40 with no effect on image quality O Compressed NEF images are compressed using a non reversible algorithm reducing file size by about 35 55 with almost no e...

Page 146: ...8 38 2 25 5 15 0 10 0 Small 3008 2008 25 5 17 0 10 0 6 7 1 2 30 20 Large 5008 3336 42 4 28 2 16 7 11 1 Medium 3752 2504 31 8 21 2 12 5 8 3 Small 2504 1664 21 2 14 1 8 3 5 5 DX 24 16 DX format Large 3936 2624 33 3 22 2 13 1 8 7 Medium 2944 1968 24 9 16 7 9 8 6 6 Small 1968 1312 16 7 11 1 6 6 4 4 Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by pri...

Page 147: ...PEG Slot 2 as for Backup except that the NEF RAW copies of photos recorded at settings of NEF RAW JPEG are recorded only to the card in Slot 1 and the JPEG copies only to the card in Slot 2 Using Two Memory Cards A Backup and RAW Slot 1 JPEG Slot 2 The camera shows the number of exposures remaining on the card with the least amount of memory Shutter release will be disabled when either card is ful...

Page 148: ...inder Focus can be adjusted automatically see below or manually 0 132 The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus 0 127 or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing 0 129 To use autofocus rotate the focus mode selector to AF Autofocus Focus mode selector ...

Page 149: ...ving AF S Single servo AF For stationary subjects Focus locks when shutter release button is pressed halfway At default settings shutter can only be released when in focus indicator I is displayed focus priority 0 327 AF C Continuous servo AF For moving subjects Camera focuses continuously while shutter release button is pressed halfway if subject moves camera will engage predictive focus tracking...

Page 150: ...re the subject will be when the shutter is released A See Also For information on using focus priority in continuous servo AF see Custom Setting a1 AF C priority selection 0 326 For information on using release priority in single servo AF see Custom Setting a2 AF S priority selection 0 327 See Custom Setting f5 Customize command dials Change main sub 0 363 for information on using the sub command ...

Page 151: ...ormation from surrounding focus points if the subject briefly leaves the selected point The number of focus points varies with the mode selected 9 point dynamic area AF Choose when there is time to compose the photograph or when photographing subjects that are moving predictably e g runners or race cars on a track 21 point dynamic area AF Choose when photographing subjects that are moving unpredic...

Page 152: ...ing 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 If faces are detected in AF S focus mode the camera will give priority to portrait subjects Auto area AF The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus point if ...

Page 153: ...panel A 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 AF mode button Sub command dial Control panel Viewfinder ...

Page 154: ...lly selected when manual focus is used A 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 0 328 See Custom Setting a4 Focus point illumination 0 329 for information on choosing how the focus point is displayed in dynamic area and group area AF See Custom Setting f5 Customi...

Page 155: ... a group of focus points 1 Rotate the focus selector lock to This allows the multi selector to be used to select the focus point 2 Select the focus point Use the multi selector to select the focuspointintheviewfinderwhilethe exposure meters are on Press J to select the center focus point The focus selector lock can be rotated to the locked L position following selection to prevent the selected foc...

Page 156: ...focus point selection to wrap around see Custom Setting a6 Focus point wrap around 0 330 For information on choosing the number of focus points that can be selected using the multi selector see Custom Setting a7 Number of focus points 0 330 For information on choosing separate focus points for vertical and horizontal orientations see Custom Setting a8 Store points by orientation 0 331 For informat...

Page 157: ...ther than auto area AF is selected for AF area mode 0 123 1 Focus Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter release button halfway to initiate focus Check that the in focus indicator I appears in the viewfinder 2 Lock focus AF A and AF C focus modes With the shutter release button pressed halfway q press the A AE L AF L button w to lock both focus and exposure an AE L ...

Page 158: ...tton pressed halfway AF S or keep the A AE L AF L button pressed allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect If the subject moves focus again at the new distance A See Also See Custom setting c1 Shutter release button AE L 0 336 for information on using the shutter relea...

Page 159: ...e photograph There is little or no contrast between the subject and the background Example Subject is the same color as the background The focus point contains objects at different distances from the camera Example Subject is inside a cage The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns Example Blinds or a row of windows in a skyscraper The focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting ...

Page 160: ...the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus Photographs can be taken at any time even when the image is not in focus Manual Focus D AF Lenses Do not use AF lenses with the lens focus mode switch set to M and the camera focus mode selector set to AF Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera or lens This does not apply to AF S...

Page 161: ...s indicator I is displayed Note that with the subjects listed on page 131 the in focus indicator may sometimes be displayed when the subject is not in focus confirm focus in the viewfinder before shooting For information on using the electronic rangefinder with optional AF S AF I teleconverters see page 430 A Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between your subject and the camera measur...

Page 162: ...set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions The higher the ISO sensitivity the less light needed to make an exposure allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures ISO sensitivity can be adjusted by pressing the W S button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel viewfinder or information display Modes Options P S ...

Page 163: ...vities 0 3 1 EV below ISO 100 ISO 80 50 equivalent Use for larger apertures when lighting is bright Contrast is slightly higher than normal in most cases ISO sensitivities of ISO 100 or above are recommended A The Shooting Menus ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted from the photo and movie shooting menus Choose ISO sensitivity settings in photo shooting menu to adjust settings for viewfinder and l...

Page 164: ... selected by the user ISO sensitivity is adjusted appropriately when the flash is used 1 Select Auto ISO sensitivity control Select ISO sensitivity settings in the photo shooting menu highlight Auto ISO sensitivity control and press 2 2 Select On Highlight On and press J if Off is selected ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user Auto ISO Sensitivity Control P S A andMMo...

Page 165: ...lt at the shutter speed selected for Minimum shutter speed 1 2000 30 s or Auto in modes S and M ISO sensitivity will be adjusted for optimal exposure at the shutter speed selected by the user If Auto is selected the camera will choose the minimum shutter speed based on the focal length of the lens Press J to exit when settings are complete When On is selected the viewfinder and control panel show ...

Page 166: ...hooting menus to reduce noise see page 317 When a flash is used minimum shutter speed will be set to the value selected for Minimum shutter speed unless this value is faster than Custom Setting e1 Flash sync speed 0 345 or slower than Custom Setting e2 Flash shutter speed 0 346 in which case the value selected for Custom Setting e2 will be used instead Note that ISO sensitivity may be raised autom...

Page 167: ...r area if CPU lens is attached size of area can be selected using Custom Setting b5 Center weighted area 0 335 if non CPU lens is attached area is equivalent to circle 12 mm in diameter Classic meter for portraits recommended when using filters with an exposure factor filter factor over 1 b Spot Camera meters circle 4 mm 0 16 in in diameter approximately 1 5 of frame Circle is centered on current ...

Page 168: ... used ifhighlight weighted metering is selected with non CPU lenses or if matrix metering is selected with non CPU lenses for which lens data have not been supplied Note that center weighted metering may also be used if highlight weighted metering is selected with certain CPU lenses AI P NIKKOR lenses and AF lenses that are not of type G E or D A See Also See Custom Setting b4 Matrix metering 0 33...

Page 169: ...ease button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus point press the A AE L AF L button to lock focus and exposure if you are using autofocus confirm that the in focus indicator I appears in the viewfinder While exposure lock is in effect an AE L indicator will appear in the viewfinder 2 Recompose the photograph Keeping the A AE L AF L button pressed recompose the photograph and sho...

Page 170: ...can be adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure Mode Setting P Shutter speed and aperture flexible program 0 89 S Shutter speed A Aperture The new values can be confirmed in the viewfinder and control panel Note that metering can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect A See Also If On is selected for Custom Setting c1 Shutter release button AE L 0 336 exposure will lock wh...

Page 171: ...nd 5 EV overexposure in increments of 1 3 EV In general positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker To choose a value for exposure compensation press the E button and rotate the main command dial until the desired value is displayed in the control panel or viewfinder Exposure Compensation P S A M h and ModesOnly 1 EV No exposure compensation 1 EV 0 EV E button pr...

Page 172: ...era is turned off A Mode M In mode M exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator shutter speed and aperture do not change A See Also For information on choosing the size of the increments available for exposure compensation see Custom Setting b2 EV steps for exposure cntrl 0 333 For information on making adjustments to exposure compensation without pressing the E button see Custom Se...

Page 173: ...ng to the type of source Option Color temp v Auto 3500 8000 K Normal Keep warm lighting colors J Incandescent 3000 K I Fluorescent Sodium vapor lamps 2700 K Warm white fluorescent 3000 K White fluorescent 3700 K Cool white fluorescent 4200 K Day white fluorescent 5000 K Daylight fluorescent 6500 K High temp mercury vapor 7200 K H Direct sunlight 5200 K N Flash 5400 K G Cloudy 6000 K M Shade 8000 K...

Page 174: ...enu offers a choice of Normal and Keep warm lighting colors which preserves the warm colors produced by incandescent lighting while the I Fluorescent option can be used to select the light source from the bulb types The item in the movie shooting menu offers a Same as photo settings option that sets the white balance for movies to the same as that used for photographs A Studio Flash Lighting Auto ...

Page 175: ... with a lower color temperature such as incandescent light bulbs appear slightly yellow or red Light sources with a higher color temperature appear tinged with blue Warmer redder colors Cooler bluer colors q I sodium vapor lamps 2700 K w J incandescent I warm white fluorescent 3000 K e I white fluorescent 3700 K r I cool white fluorescent 4200 K t I day white fluorescent 5000 K y H direct sunlight...

Page 176: ... selected for Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set 0 353 the camera will create several images each time the shutter is released White balance will be varied with each image bracketing the value currently selected for white balance 0 208 ...

Page 177: ... display fine tuning options for information on fine tuning preset manual white balance see page 164 2 Fine tune white balance Use the multi selector to fine tune white balance White balance can be fine tuned on the amber A blue B axis in steps of 0 5 and the green G magenta M axis in steps of 0 25 The horizontal amber blue axis corresponds to color temperature while the vertical green magenta axi...

Page 178: ...e the shooting menus as described on page 164 Press the L U button and rotate the sub command dial to fine tune white balance in steps of 0 5 with each full increment equivalent to about 5 mired until the desired value is displayed in the control panel and information display Rotating the sub command dial to the left increases the amount of amber A Rotating the sub command dial to the right increa...

Page 179: ...e A Mired Any given change in color temperature produces a greater difference in color at low color temperatures than it would at higher color temperatures For example a change of 1000 K produces a much greater change in color at 3000 K than at 6000 K Mired calculated by multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by 106 is a measure of color temperature that takes such variation into account...

Page 180: ...e color temp Select White balance in either of the shooting menus then highlight Choose color temp and press 2 2 Select a value for amber blue Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits and press 1 or 3 to change Choosing a Color Temperature D 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 With ...

Page 181: ...or M magenta axis and press 1 or 3 to select a value 4 Press J Press J to save changes and return to the shooting menus If a value other than 0 is selected for the green G magenta M axis an asterisk E will be displayed in the information display Value for green G magenta M axis ...

Page 182: ...Press the L U button and rotate the sub command dial until the desired value is displayed in the control panel and information display adjustments are made in mireds 0 151 To enter a color temperature directly press the L U button and press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit and press 1 or 3 to change L U button Sub command dial Control panel Information display ...

Page 183: ...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 in mode M adjust exposure so that the exposure indicator shows 0 0 94 Preset Manual Method Description Direct measurement Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photo and white...

Page 184: ... 1 to d 6 is displayed in the information display L U button Main command dial Information display L U button Sub command dial Information display A Measuring Preset Manual White Balance Viewfinder Photography Preset manual white balance can not be measured while you are shooting an HDR photograph 0 177 or multiple exposure 0 216 or when Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 Assign shutt...

Page 185: ...o 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 white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus A Protected Presets If the current preset is protected 0 164 3 or Prt will flash in the control panel viewfind...

Page 186: ...return to Step 5 and measure white balance again D 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 0 336 A Selecting a Preset Selecting Preset manual for the White balance option in either of the shooting menus displays the dialog shown at r...

Page 187: ...d to prepare a reference object or change lenses during telephoto photography 1 Press the a button The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor 2 Set white balance to L Preset manual Press the L U button and rotate the main command dial until L is displayed in the monitor L U button Main command dial Monitor a button ...

Page 188: ...en press the button until the Liconinthemonitorstartstoflash A spot white balance target r will be displayed at the selected focus point 5 Position the target over a white or grey area While L flashes in the display use the multi selector to position the r over a white or grey area of the subject To zoom the area around the targetin formoreprecisepositioning press the X T button L U button Sub com...

Page 189: ...surement mode Press the L U button to exit direct measurement mode When Preset manual is selected for White balance in either of the shooting menus the position of the target used to measure preset manual white balance will be displayed on presets recorded during live view photography and movie live view A Measuring Preset Manual White Balance Live View Preset manual white balance can not be measu...

Page 190: ...from an existing photograph to a selected preset 1 Select Preset manual Select White balance in either of the shooting menus then highlight Preset manual and press 2 2 Select a destination Highlight the destination preset d 1 to d 6 and press W S 3 Choose Select image Highlight Select image and press 2 W S button ...

Page 191: ...te balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset If the highlighted photograph has a comment 0 384 the comment will be copied to the comment for the selected preset A Choosing a Source Image To view the image highlighted in Step 4 full frame press and hold the X T button X T button ...

Page 192: ...s described on page 149 A Edit Comment To enter a descriptive comment of up to 36 characters for the current white balance preset select Edit comment in the preset manual white balance menu and enter a comment as described on page 171 A Protect To protect the current white balance preset select Protect in the preset manual white balance menu then highlight On and press J Protected presets can not ...

Page 193: ... will later be processed or retouched S Vivid Pictures are enhanced for a vivid photoprint effect Choose for photographs that emphasize primary colors T Monochrome Take monochrome photographs e Portrait Process portraits for skin with natural texture and a rounded feel f Landscape Produces vibrant landscapes and cityscapes q Flat Details are preserved over a wide tone range from highlights to shad...

Page 194: ...rols are created through modifications to existing Picture Controls using the Manage Picture Control option in the shooting menus 0 170 Custom Picture Controls can be saved to a memory card for sharing among other cameras of the same model and compatible software 0 173 A The Picture Control Indicator The current Picture Control is shown in the information display when the R button is pressed Pictu...

Page 195: ...press 2 2 Adjust settings Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting and press 4 or 2 to choose a value in increments of 1 or rotate the sub command dial to choose a value in increments of 0 25 0 168 Repeat this step until all settings have been adjusted or select a preset combination of settings by using the multi selector to choose Quick adjust Default settings can be restored by pressing the...

Page 196: ...y Depending on thescene shadows may appear around bright objects or halos may appear around dark objects at some settings Clarity is not applied to movies Contrast Adjust contrast manually or select A to let the camera adjust contrast automatically Brightness Raise or lower brightness without loss of detail in highlights or shadows Manual adjustments non monochrome only Saturation Control the vivi...

Page 197: ...he j indicator under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting Use this as a reference when adjusting settings A Filter Effects Monochrome Only The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs The following filter effects are available Option Description Y Yellow Enhances contrast Can be used to tone do...

Page 198: ... and press 2 3 Select a Picture Control Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2 or press J to proceed to Step 5 to save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification A 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 increm...

Page 199: ...ure Controls are named by adding a two digit number assigned automatically to the name of the existing Picture Control to use the default name proceed to Step 7 To move the cursor in the name area hold the W S button and press 4 or 2 To enter a new letter at the current cursor position use the multi selector to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and press J To delete the characte...

Page 200: ...n in the Manage Picture Control menu A Manage Picture Control Delete The Delete option in the Manage Picture Control menu can be used to delete selected custom Picture Controls when they are no longer needed A The Original Picture Control Icon The original preset Picture Control on which the custom Picture Control is based is indicated by an icon in the top right corner of the edit display Origina...

Page 201: ...tion To copy custom Picture Controls to or from the memory card or to delete custom Picture Controls from the memory card highlight Load save in the Manage Picture Control menu and press 2 The following options will be displayed Copytocamera Copy custom Picture Controls from the memory card to custom Picture Controls C 1 through C 9 on the camera and name them as desired Deletefromcard Delete sele...

Page 202: ... be used to store user created custom Picture Controls The preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera 0 165 can not be copied to the memory card renamed or deleted The options in the Manage Picture Control menu apply only to the memory card in Slot 1 Custom Picture Controls can not be deleted from or copied to or from the card in Slot 2 ...

Page 203: ...dow or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day It is most effective when used with matrix metering 0 139 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D Lighting off Active D Lighting YAuto D Active D Lighting Versus D Lighting The Active D Lighting option in the photo shooting menu adjusts exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range while the D Lighting option in the ret...

Page 204: ...ting Noise randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines may appear in photographs taken with Active D Lighting With some subjects you may notice uneven shading shadows around bright objects or halos around dark objects Active D Lighting can not be used at ISO sensitivities of Hi 0 3 or above A See Also When ADL bracketing is selected for Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set 0 353 the camera varies ...

Page 205: ...hted metering and a non CPU lens a strength of Auto is equivalent to Normal It can not be used to record NEF RAW images Flash lighting bracketing 0 202 multiple exposure 0 216 and time lapse photography 0 229 can not be used while HDR is in effect and shutter speeds of A and are not available 1 Select HDR high dynamic range Highlight HDR high dynamic range in the photo shooting menu and press 2 Fi...

Page 206: ...utomatically after you have created a single HDR photograph To exit without creating additional HDR photographs select Off If On series or On single photo is selected a l icon will be displayed in the viewfinder 3 Choose the HDR strength To choose the difference in exposure between the two shots HDR strength highlight HDR strength and press 2 Highlight the desired option and press J If Auto is sel...

Page 207: ...matically after the photograph is taken The l icon clears from the display when HDR shooting ends D Framing HDR Photographs The edges of the image will be cropped out The desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting Use of a tripod is recommended Depending on the scene the effect may not be visible shadows may appear around bright objects or halos may appear a...

Page 208: ...h light to the subject s eyes Auto Pop up Modes In i k p n o s w and g modes the built in flash automatically pops up and fires as required 1 Choose a flash mode Keeping the M Y button pressed rotate the main command dial until the desired flash mode appears in the information display Using the Built in Flash M Y button Main command dial Information display ...

Page 209: ... button is pressed halfway and fires as required Not available in o mode Auto with red eye reduction Use for portraits The flash pops up and fires as required but before it fires the red eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce red eye Not available in o mode Auto slow sync with red eye reduction As for auto with red eye reduction except that slow shutter speeds are used to capture background ligh...

Page 210: ...tional external flash unit is attached the built in flash will not pop up proceed to Step 2 2 Choose a flash mode P S A and M modes only Keeping the M Y button pressed rotate the main command dial until the desired flash mode appears in the information display 3 Take pictures If an option other than j is selected the flash will fire whenever a picture is taken M Y button Main command dial Informat...

Page 211: ...above except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light Use when you want to capture both subject and background Not available in modes S M and 0 Slow rear curtain sync As for rear curtain sync below except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light Use when you want to capture both subjec...

Page 212: ...vent shadows The flash has a minimum range of 0 6 m 2 ft and can not be used in the macro range of zoom lenses with a macro function i TTL flash control is available at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 12800 at other sensitivities the desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture values If the flash fires in continuous release modes 0 103 only one picture will be taken each time ...

Page 213: ... 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 ambient background lighting If type G E or D lens is used distance information is included when calculating flash ou...

Page 214: ... in flash can be selected using Custom Setting e3 Flash cntrl for built in flash 0 347 The information display shows the flash control mode for the built in flash as follows Flash sync Auto FP 0 345 i TTL Manual Repeating flash Commander mode ...

Page 215: ...ensitivity as shown below Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent of 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 12800 2 8 3 5 4 5 5 6 7 1 8 10 If the maximum aperture of the lens is smaller than given above the maximum value for aperture will be the maximum aperture of the lens A See Also See page 190 for information on locking flash value FV for a metered subject before recomposing a photograph For information on...

Page 216: ...educed to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections Press the M Y button and rotate the sub command dial until the desired value is displayed in the control panel viewfinder or information display In general choose positive values to make the main subject brighter negative values to make it darker Flash Compensation P S A M andhModesOnly M Y button Sub command dial Control panel Information displ...

Page 217: ...ra is turned off A Optional Flash Units The flash compensation selected with the optional flash unit is added to the flash compensation selected with the camera A See Also For information on choosing the size of the increments available for flash compensation see Custom Setting b2 EV steps for exposure cntrl 0 333 For information on choosing how flash and exposure compensation combine see Custom S...

Page 218: ...ity and aperture To use FV lock 1 Assign FV lock to a camera control Select FV lock as the press option for Custom Setting f2 Assign Fn button 0 356 f3 Assign preview button 0 361 or f4 Assign AE L AF L button 0 361 2 Raise the flash In P S A M and 0 modes the flash can be raised by pressing the M Y button In i k p n o s w and g modes the flash will pop up automatically when required 3 Focus Posit...

Page 219: ...lash output will be locked at this level and FV lock icons e will appear in the viewfinder 5 Recompose the photograph 6 Take the photograph Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to shoot If desired additional pictures can be taken without releasing FV lock 7 Release FV lock Press the button selected in Step 1 to release FV lock Confirm that the FV lock icon e is no longer displ...

Page 220: ...des Note that when commander mode is selected for Custom Setting e3 Flash cntrl for built in flash 0 347 you will need to set the flash control mode for the master or at least one remote group to TTL or AA A Metering The metering areas for FV lock when using optional flash unit are as follows Flash unit Flash mode Metered area Stand alone flash unit i TTL 5 mm circle in center of frame AA Area met...

Page 221: ...aph Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable level surface Using an Optional ML L3 Remote Control Option Description Delayed remote Shutter is released 2 s after ML L3 shutter release button is pressed Quick response remote Shutter is released when ML L3 shutter release button is pressed Remote mirror up Press ML L3 shutter release button once to raise mirror again to release s...

Page 222: ... been released In remote mirror up mode pressing the ML L3 shutter release button once raises the mirror the shutter will be released and the self timer lamp will flash after 30 s or when the button is pressed a second time A Release Mode When an optional ML L3 remote control is used the release mode selected with the release mode dial 0 103 is ignored in favor of the option selected for Remote co...

Page 223: ...d before the shutter is released A Focusing in Remote Control Mode The camera will not adjust focus continuously when continuous servo autofocus is selected note however that regardless of the autofocus mode selected you can focus by pressing the camera shutter release button halfway before shooting If auto or single servo autofocus is selected or the camera is in live view in delayed or quick res...

Page 224: ...ppearing in photographs or interfering with exposure remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap 0 107 A See Also For information on choosing the length of time the camera will remain in stand by mode waiting for a signal from the remote control see Custom Setting c5 Remote on duration ML L3 0 337 For information on controlling the beeps that sound when the rem...

Page 225: ...ction as either a transmitter or a receiver and is used in combination either with another WR 1 or a WR R10 or WR T10 wireless remote controller For example a WR 1 can be connected to the accessory terminal for use as a receiver allowing camera settings to be changed or the shutter to be released remotely by another WR 1 acting as a transmitter WR R10 WR T10 Wireless Remote Controllers When a WR R...

Page 226: ...eturn to the shooting display press the P button again Viewfinder Photography The P Button P button Option 0 Choose image area 110 Set Picture Control 165 Active D Lighting 175 HDR high dynamic range 177 Remote control mode ML L3 193 Assign Fn button 356 Assign preview button 361 Assign AE L AF L button 361 Long exposure NR 317 High ISO NR 317 Option 0 ...

Page 227: ...et Two Button Reset Restoring Default Settings Option Default 0 Image quality JPEG normal 115 Image size Large 118 White balance Auto Normal 145 Fine tuning A B 0 G M 0 149 Picture Control settings1 Unmodified 165 HDR high dynamic range Off2 177 ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity P S A M 100 134 Other modes Auto Auto ISO sensitivity control Off 136 Remote control mode ML L3 Off 193 Interval ...

Page 228: ...ode AF S 57 AF area mode m r w g u 1 2 3 P S A M Wide area AF 58 n 0 Normal area AF i j k l p o s t u v x y z Face priority AF Focus point4 Center 127 Exposure preview Off 62 Multi selector power aperture Disable 72 Highlight display Off 72 Headphone volume 15 72 Metering Matrix 139 AE lock hold Off 129 141 Bracketing Off5 202 Flash compensation Off 188 Exposure compensation Off 143 Exposure delay...

Page 229: ...g interval number of intervals and shots and exposure smoothing are not reset 4 Focus point not displayed if auto area AF is selected for AF area mode 5 Number of shots is reset to zero Bracketing increment is reset to 1 EV exposure flash bracketing or1 whitebalancebracketing Y Autoisselectedforthesecondshotoftwo shot ADL bracketing programs 6 If multiple exposure is currently in progress shooting...

Page 230: ...o check results and adjust settings with each shot or to experiment with different settings for the same subject ExposureandFlashBracketing Vary exposure and or flash level over a series of photographs 1 Select flash or exposure bracketing Select Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set in the Custom Settings menu highlight an option and press J Choose AE flash to vary both exposure and flash level A...

Page 231: ...ntrol panel At settings other than zero a M icon is displayed in the control panel D appears in the viewfinder while the information display provides a bracketing indicator and an icon showing the type of bracketing v exposure and flash bracketing w exposure bracketing only or x flash bracketing only Number of shots D button Main command dial Exposure and flash bracketing indicator Information dis...

Page 232: ... 0 3 1 3 EV are listed below Note that for exposure increments of 2 EV or more the maximum number of shots is 5 if a higher value was selected in Step 2 the number of shots will automatically be set to 5 Exposure increment D button Sub command dial Information display Information display No of shots Bracketing order EVs 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 7 3 0 0 7 0 3 2 0 0 3 2 0 0 3 3 0 0 3 0 3 5 0 0 7 0 3 0 3 0 7 7 ...

Page 233: ...page 143 A bracketing progress indicator is displayed while bracketing is in effect A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot No shots 3 increment 0 7 Display after first shot A See Also For information on choosing the size of the increment see Custom Setting b2 EV steps for exposure cntrl 0 333 For information on choosing the order in which bracketing is performed see Custom Set...

Page 234: ...esume 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 203 each time the shutter release button is pressed regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 Self timer Number of shots 0 337 the interval between shots is however controlled by Custom Setting c3 Self timer Interval between shots In other m...

Page 235: ...sitivity settings Auto ISO sensitivity control 0 136 in modes P S and A the camera will automatically vary ISO sensitivity for optimum exposure when the limits of the camera exposure system are exceeded in mode M the camera will first use auto ISO sensitivity control to bring exposure as close as possible to the optimum and then bracket this exposure by varying shutter speed ...

Page 236: ...2 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 information display and control panel At settings other than zero M and D are displayed respectively in the control panel and viewfinder a y icon and a bracketing indicator appear in the information display Number of shots D bu...

Page 237: ...d or 3 15 mired The B value indicates the amount of blue the A value the amount of amber 0 149 The bracketing programs with an increment of 1 are listed below White balance increment D button Sub command dial Information display Information display No of shots White balance increment Bracketing order 2 1 B 0 1 B 2 1 A 0 1 A 3 1 A 1 B 0 1 A 1 B ...

Page 238: ...lance are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance fine tuning If the number of shots in the bracketing program is greater than the number of exposures remaining n and the icon for the affected card will flash in the control panel a flashing j icon will appear in the viewfinder as shown at right and the shutter release will be disabled Shooting can begin when a new memory card...

Page 239: ...nce bracketing is not available at an image quality of NEF RAW Selecting NEF RAW NEF RAW JPEG fine NEF RAW JPEG normal or NEF RAW JPEG basic cancels white balance bracketing White balance bracketing affects only color temperature the amber blue axis in the white balance fine tuning display 0 149 No adjustments are made on the green magenta axis In self timer mode 0 106 the number of copies specifi...

Page 240: ... 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 information display and control panel At settings other than zero M and D are displayed respectively in the control panel and viewfinder a z icon and the bracketing amount appear in the information display Number of shots D button Main command di...

Page 241: ...Normal and High four shots or Off Low Normal High and Extra high five shots If you choose more than two shots proceed to Step 4 3 Select Active D Lighting Pressing the D button rotate the sub command dial to choose Active D Lighting Active D Lighting is shown in the information display and control panel D button Sub command dial Active D Lighting Information display Control panel display Y Auto R ...

Page 242: ...ill vary Active D Lighting shot by shot according to the bracketing program selected A bracketing progress indicator is displayed while bracketing is in effect A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot No shots 3 Display after first shot ...

Page 243: ...t 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 212 each time the shutter release button is pressed regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 Self timer Number of shots 0 337 the interval between shots is however controlled by Custom Setting c3 Self timer Interval between shots In other modes one shot...

Page 244: ...if no operations are performed for 30 s 1 Select Multiple exposure Highlight Multiple exposure in the photo shooting menu and press 2 Multiple Exposure P S A andMModesOnly A Extended Recording Times For an interval between exposures of more than 30 s extend the meter off delay using Custom Setting c2 Standby timer 0 336 The maximum interval between exposures is 30 s longer than the option selected...

Page 245: ...xposure shooting will continue until you select Off for Multiple exposure mode Totakeonemultipleexposure select On single photo Normal shooting will resume automatically after you have created a single multiple exposure To exit without creating additional multiple exposures select Off If On series or On single photo is selected a n icon will be displayed in the control panel ...

Page 246: ...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 1 2 for 2 exposures 1 3 for 3 exposures etc Off Gain is not adjusted when recording multiple exposure Note that photographs may be affected by noise randomly spaced bright pixels fog or l...

Page 247: ...mber of shots 0 337 the interval between shots is however controlled by Custom Setting c3 Self timer Interval between shots In other release modes one photograph will be taken each time the shutter release button is pressed continue shooting until all exposures have beenrecorded for information on interrupting a multiple exposure before all photographs are recorded see page 220 The n icon will fla...

Page 248: ...he specified number of exposures have been taken a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point If Auto gain is on gain will be adjusted to reflect the number of exposures actually recorded Note that shooting will end automatically if A two button reset is performed 0 199 The camera is turned off The battery is exhausted Pictures are deleted ...

Page 249: ...ography 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 These exposures will then be recorded as a single photograph and interval timer shooting will en...

Page 250: ...nitor Once settings have been adjusted to your satisfaction remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap to prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with photographs and exposure 0 107 Before choosing a starting time select Time zone and date in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date 0 381 Use of a tri...

Page 251: ... 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 To choose the interval between shots Highlight Start options and press 2 Highlight an option and press J Highlight Interval and press 2 Choose an interval hours minutes and seconds and press J ...

Page 252: ...xposure smoothing Selecting On allows the camera to adjust exposure to match previous shot in modes other than M note that exposure smoothing only takes effect in mode M if auto ISO sensitivity control is on Highlight No of intervals shots interval and press 2 Choosethenumberofintervals and the number of shots per interval and press J Highlight Exposure smoothing and press 2 Highlight an option an...

Page 253: ...umber of intervals remaining and the aperture display will show the number of shots remaining in the current interval At other times the number of intervals remaining and the number of shots in each interval can be viewed by pressing the shutter release button halfway once the button is released the shutter speed and aperture will be displayed until the standby timer expires Pictures can be played...

Page 254: ...resume shooting Starting Now Starting at a Specified Time EndingIntervalTimerShooting To end interval timer photography and resume normal shooting before all the photos are taken select Off in the interval timer menu Highlight Restart and press J For Start options highlightChoosestart day and start time and press 2 Choose a starting date and time and press J Highlight Restart and press J ...

Page 255: ...2 the number of intervals multiplied by the number of shots per interval Interval timer photography can not be combined with long time exposures bulb or time photography 0 95 or live view or time lapse photography 0 54 229 and is not available in movie live view 0 66 or when Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 Assign shutter button 0 373 Note that because the shutter speed frame rate a...

Page 256: ... 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 If white balance bracketing is active while interval timer photography is in effect the camera will take one shot at each interval and process it to create the number of copies ...

Page 257: ...inning time lapse photography take a test shot at current settings framing the photo in the viewfinder for an accurate exposure preview and view the results in the monitor For consistent coloration choose a white balance setting other than auto 0 145 Once settings have been adjusted to your satisfaction remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap to prevent lig...

Page 258: ...g option To choose the interval between frames To choose the total shooting time Highlight Interval and press 2 Choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed minutes and seconds and press J Highlight Shooting time and press 2 Choose shooting time up to 7 hours 59 minutes and press J ...

Page 259: ...itivity control is on 3 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 When complete time lapse movies are recorded to the memory card selected for Destination in movie shooting menu 0 319 Highlight Exposure smoothing and press 2 Highlight an option and press J ...

Page 260: ... Shooting will resume with the next frame D Time Lapse Photography Time lapse is not available in live view 0 54 66 at a shutter speed of A or 0 95 when bracketing 0 202 High Dynamic Range HDR 0 177 multiple exposure 0 216 or interval timer photography 0 222 is active Note that because shutter speed and the time needed to record the image to the memory card may vary from shot to shot the interval ...

Page 261: ...20 minutes A During Shooting During time lapse photography the memory card access lamp will flash and the time lapse recording indicator will be displayed in the control panel The time remaining in hours and minutes appears in the shutter speed display immediately before each frame is recorded At other times the time remaining can be viewed by pressing the shutter release button halfway Regardless...

Page 262: ...ns can not be performed while the frame is displayed A Flash Photography To use the flash during time lapse photography select mode P S A or M and press the M Y button to raise the flash before shooting begins A Release Mode Regardless of the release mode selected the camera will take one shot at each interval The self timer can not be used A See Also For information on setting a beep to sound whe...

Page 263: ... of the lens is known The aperture value is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder Flash level is adjusted for changes in aperture if the flash unit supports AA auto aperture mode Aperture is listed with an asterisk in the playback photo info display Specifying both the focal length and maximum aperture of the lens Enables color matrix metering note that it may be necessary to use center we...

Page 264: ... the setup menu and press 2 2 Choose a lens number Highlight Lens number and press 4 or 2 to choose a lens number 3 Enter the focal length and aperture Highlight Focal length mm or Maximum aperture and press 4 or 2 to edit the highlighted item 4 Save settings and exit Press J The specified focal length and aperture will be stored under the chosen lens number ...

Page 265: ...mum 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 The data for different focal lengths can be entered as separate lens numbers or the data for the lens can be edited to reflect the new values for lens focal length and maximum aperture each time zoom is adjusted ...

Page 266: ...n be assigned to the Fn button Custom Setting f2 Assign Fn button 0 356 the Pv button Custom Setting f3 Assign preview button 0 361 or the A AE L AF L button Custom Setting f4 Assign AE L AF L button 0 361 2 Use the selected control to choose the lens number Press the selected button and rotate the main command dial until the desired lens number is displayed in the control panel Focal length Maxim...

Page 267: ...Position This item is only available if the GP 1 GP 1A is connected when it displays the current latitude longitude altitude and Coordinated Universal Time UTC as reported by the GP 1 GP 1A Set clock from satellite Select Yes to synchronize the camera clock with the time reported by the GPS device Location Data Option Description Enable Exposure meters turn off automatically if no operations are p...

Page 268: ...h GP 1 GP 1A Photo information for pictures taken while this icon is displayed includes an additional page of location data 0 253 o flashing The GP 1 GP 1A is searching for a signal Pictures taken while the icon is flashing do not include location data No icon No new location data have been received from the GP 1 GP 1A for at least two seconds Pictures taken when the o icon is not displayed do not...

Page 269: ...ess 2 to view photographs in order recorded 4 to view photographs in reverse order View photo information Press 1 or 3 to view information about current photograph 0 246 Return to shooting mode K Press the shutter release button halfway or press the K button to exit to shooting mode Play movie J If current picture is marked with 1 icon to show that it is a movie pressing J starts movie playback 0 ...

Page 270: ...When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu 0 307 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 In continuous release modes display begins when shooting ends with the first photograph in the current series displayed ...

Page 271: ...k To Use Description Highlight images Use multi selector to highlight images for full frame playback playback zoom 0 255 deletion 0 258 or protection 0 257 View highlighted image J Press J to display the highlighted image full frame Return to shooting mode K Press the shutter release button halfway or press the K button to exit to shooting mode W S X T W S X T ...

Page 272: ...n date list to place cursor in thumbnail list Press W S again to return to date list Exit to thumbnail playback Zoom in on highlighted photo X T Date list Exit to 72 frame playback Thumbnail list Press and hold X T button to zoom in on highlighted picture Highlight dates Highlight images Date list Highlight date Thumbnail list Highlight picture Toggle full frame playback J Thumbnail list View high...

Page 273: ...ictures in the highlighted folder Retouch photographs only Use the options in the retouch menu 0 393 to create a retouched copy of the current photograph Edit movie movies only Edit movies using the options in the edit movie menu 0 81 Movies can also be edited by pressing the P button when movie playback is paused Select to send to smart device deselect Select photos for upload to a smart device 0...

Page 274: ... data Highlights Location data RGB histogram Shooting data 1 12 100ND750 DSC_0001 JPG 15 04 2014 10 02 28 N NOR ORMAL AL 6016x4016 0 0 1 4000 F2 8 85mm Hi 0 3 1 3 1 0 SLOW 100ND750 DSC_0001 JPG 15 04 2014 10 02 28 N NOR ORMAL AL 6016x4016 NIKON D750 1 12 L L A T A O L I T N T M I G I E T I T U T U U D U D T E D E C E N E 1 3 1 1 3 3 5 5 0 5 9 m º º 0 0 3 4 4 2 5 3 2 2 9 6 0 8 7 9 1 1 6 4 NIKON D75...

Page 275: ... only displayed if option other than auto area AF was selected for AF area mode and camera was able to focus 1 12 100ND750 DSC_0001 JPG 15 04 2014 10 02 28 N NOR ORMAL AL 6016x4016 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Protect status 257 2 Retouch indicator 393 3 Upload marking 290 4 Focus point1 2 127 5 AF area brackets1 35 6 Frame number total number of frames 7 Image quality 115 8 Image size 118 9...

Page 276: ... number frame number 311 3 Current channel Flashing areas indicate highlights areas that may be overexposed for the current channel Hold W S button and press 4 or2 to cycle through channels as follows W S button RGB all channels R red G green B blue ...

Page 277: ... RGB channel In all histograms horizontal axis gives pixel brightness vertical axis number of pixels 6 Histogram red channel 7 Histogram green channel 8 Histogram blue channel Flashing areas indicate highlights areas that may be overexposed for the current channel Hold W S button and press 4 or 2 to cycle through channels as follows W S button RGB all channels R red G green B blue Highlight displa...

Page 278: ... applications Some sample histograms are shown below If the image contains objects with a wide range of brightnesses the distribution of tones will be relatively even If the image is dark tone distribution will be shifted to the left If the image is bright tone distribution will be shifted to the right Increasing exposure compensation shifts the distribution of tones to the right while decreasing ...

Page 279: ...l length 235 432 5 Lens data 235 6 Focus mode 57 121 132 Lens VR vibration reduction 3 7 Flash type 180 433 Commander mode 348 8 Flash mode 181 183 9 Flash control 347 435 437 Flash compensation 188 10 Camera name 11 Image area 110 12 Folder number frame number 311 W C P H O I Q S C B S H I L C U H O R A U T O T I A N I T E E R U C R T G U R K P R H R B S E E A T A A P A N S N T L A C D I T E I A ...

Page 280: ...tograph as described on page 385 N A H V R O C D I E I T R G T S N O E E U D T C R T H E L E D I U G C C H T T R L H N A N D W C T I O U O A Y R R T R L R A I I M O M I M N M S A A G O O L H L H F T I T I Y N G I L P O H N T E R G E M R COMMENT SPRING HAS COME NIKON D750 100 1 20 19 18 21 17 16 16 High ISO noise reduction 317 Long exposure noise reduction 317 17 Active D Lighting 175 18 HDR streng...

Page 281: ... start of recording L L A T A O L I T N T M I G I E T I T U T U U D U D T E D E C E N E 1 3 1 1 3 3 5 5 0 5 9 m º º 0 0 3 4 4 2 5 3 2 2 9 6 0 8 7 9 1 1 6 4 NIKON D750 100 1 4 3 2 1 1 Latitude 2 Longitude 3 Altitude 4 Coordinated Universal Time UTC ...

Page 282: ...ent indicator 384 7 Location data indicator 239 8 Histogram showing the distribution of tones in the image 0 250 9 Image quality 115 10 Image size 118 11 Image area 110 12 File name 313 13 Time of recording 28 381 14 Folder name 311 15 Date of recording 28 381 16 Current card slot 119 17 Metering 139 18 Shooting mode 6 19 Shutter speed 90 93 20 Aperture 91 93 21 ISO sensitivity 134 22 Focal length...

Page 283: ...um of approximately 38 large images 28 medium images or 19 small images Press W S to zoom out While photo iszoomed in use multi selector to view areas of image not visible in monitor Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to other areas of frame Navigationwindowisdisplayedwhenzoom ratio is altered area currently visible in monitor is indicated by yellow border Bar under navigation window sh...

Page 284: ...d dial to view other faces View other images Rotate main command dial to view same location in other photos at current zoom ratio Playback zoom is cancelled when a movie is displayed Return to shooting mode K Press the shutter release button halfway or press the K button to exit to shooting mode To Use Description ...

Page 285: ...te that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted 0 375 To remove protection from a picture so that it can be deleted display or highlight it and press the L U button Protecting Photographs from Deletion A Removing Protection from All Images To remove protection from all images in the folder or folders currently selected in the Playback folder menu press the L U and O Q bu...

Page 286: ...n in the playback menu Once deleted photographs can not be recovered Note that pictures that are protected or hidden can not be deleted Full Frame Thumbnail and Calendar Playback Press the O Q button to delete the current photograph 1 Press the O Q button A confirmation dialog will be displayed 2 Press the O Q button again To delete the photograph press the O Q button To exit without deleting the ...

Page 287: ...photographs taken on a selected date by highlighting the date in the date list and pressing the O Q button 0 244 A See Also The After delete option in the playback menu determines whether the next image or the previous image is displayed after an image is deleted 0 307 ...

Page 288: ...r to highlight a picture and press the W S button to selector deselect Selectedpictures are marked by a O icon Repeat as desired to select additional pictures Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures n Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date 0 261 R All Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback 0 300 If two cards are inserted you can select th...

Page 289: ...onaSelectedDate 1 Select dates Highlight a date and press 2 to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date Selected dates are marked with a M icon Repeat as desired to select additional dates to deselect a date highlight it and press 2 2 Delete the selected pictures Press J A confirmation dialog will be displayed highlight Yes and press J ...

Page 290: ...d from the websites listed on page xxiii as earlier versions that do not support the D750 may fail to transfer NEF RAW images correctly 1 Launch the installer Start the computer insert the installer CD and launch the installer A language selection dialog will be displayed If the desired language is not available click Region Selection to choose a different region region selection is not available ...

Page 291: ...xit the installer 4 Remove the installer CD from the CD ROM drive Click Install Windows Mac Click Yes Click OK A 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 292: ...dows 7 and Windows Vista Memory RAM 32 bitWindows8 1 Windows7 orWindowsVista 1 GBor more 2 GB or more recommended 64 bitWindows8 1 Windows7 orWindowsVista 2 GBor more 4 GB or more recommended Hard disk space A minimum of 1 GB available on the startup disk 3 GB or more recommended Graphics Resolution 1024 768 pixels XGA or more 1280 1024 pixels or more recommended Color 24 bit color True Color or m...

Page 293: ...r OS OS X 10 9 10 8 or 10 7 Memory RAM 2 GB or more 4 GB or more recommended Hard disk space A minimum of 1 GB available on the startup disk 3 GB or more recommended Graphics Resolution 1024 768 pixels XGA or more 1280 1024 pixels or more recommended Color 24 bit color millions of colors or more Interface Built in USB port required Software may not function as expected if camera is connected via U...

Page 294: ...iewNX 2 A Use a Reliable Power Source To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted be sure the camera battery is fully charged A Connecting Cables Be sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting interface cables Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle D During Transfer Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress D USB ...

Page 295: ...ransfer 2 as described below 1 Under Import pictures and videos click Change program A program selection dialog will be displayed select Import File using NikonTransfer 2 and click OK 2 Double click Import File A Windows 8 1 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 ...

Page 296: ... 2 shortcut on the desktop Mac Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock A For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2 A 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 came...

Page 297: ...ort the following modes For information on using optional communication units or wireless transmitters refer to the manuals provided with the device Be sure to update to the latest versions of the device firmware and related software Mode Function FTP upload Upload existing photos and movies to a computer or ftp server or upload new photos as they are taken Image transfer Camera control Control th...

Page 298: ...r 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 A Movies Movies can be uploaded over Ethernet and wireless networks in transfer mode Note however that movies can not be uploaded using the Auto send or Send folder features in the Options menu D HTTP Server Mode The camera can not be u...

Page 299: ...ge playback display Printing Photographs D USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the printer do not connect the cable via a USB hub D Selecting Photographs for Printing NEF RAW photographs 0 115 can not be selected for printing JPEG copies of NEF RAW images can be created using the NEF RAW processing option in the retouch menu 0 406 A Printing Via Direct USB Connection Be sure the battery is ful...

Page 300: ...g an option press J to return to the printer settings menu Option Description Page size Choose a page size No of copies This option is listed only when pictures are printed one at a time Press 1 or 3 to choose number of copies maximum 99 Border Choose whether to frame photos in white borders Time stamp Choose whether to print the times and dates of recordings on photos Cropping This option is list...

Page 301: ...tart printing Select Start printing and press J to start printing To cancel before all copies have been printed press J A See Also See page 476 for information on what to do if an error occurs during printing ...

Page 302: ...d dates Press 1 or 3 to highlight dates and press 2 to select or deselect To view the pictures taken on the selected date press W S Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures or press and hold X T to view the current picture full screen Press W S again to return to the date selection dialog Print DPOF Print the current DPOF print order 0 275 The order can be viewed and modified before p...

Page 303: ... and devices that support DPOF 0 488 1 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 order select Deselect all 2 Select pictures Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on to display the current picture full screen press and hold the X T button and keeping the W S button p...

Page 304: ...in Printing Multiple Pictures to modify and print the current order 0 274 DPOF print date and shooting data options are not supported when printing via direct USB connection to print the date of recording on photographs in the current print order use the PictBridge Time stamp option The DPOF print order option can not be used if there is not enough space on the memory card to store the print order...

Page 305: ...on and press the K button During playback images will be displayed on the television screen Volume can be adjusted using television controls the camera controls can not be used Viewing Photographs on TV A 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...

Page 306: ...o which they are connected OutputResolution Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device If Auto is selected the camera will automatically select the appropriate format DeviceControl If On is selected for HDMI Device control when the camera is connected to a television that supports HDMI CEC and both the camera and television are on the television remote can be used in place of the camer...

Page 307: ... with an RGB video signal input range of 0 to 255 Choose this option if shadows are washed out or too bright Output display size Choose horizontal and vertical frame coverage for HDMI output from 95 or 100 Live view on screen display If Off is selected when the camera is connected to an HDMI device shooting information will not be displayed in the monitor during live view photography Dual monitor ...

Page 308: ...l the following conditions are met Auto or 1080p progressive is selected for HDMI Output resolution 100 is selected for HDMI Advanced Output display size and Off is selected for HDMI Advanced Live view on screen display 0 279 At other settings the output resolution display size or frame rate may differ from that selected in the camera menus A HDMI CEC Devices When the camera is connected to an HDM...

Page 309: ...res remotely or pictures can be downloaded from the camera to the smart device and shared with others on the Internet Pictures can also be uploaded from the camera to the smart device 0 289 See the Wireless Mobile Utility manual for details 0 283 What Wi Fi Can Do for You Download pictures Share pictures Remote control A Wi Fi Wi Fi is available with the D750 only The D750 K does not support Wi Fi...

Page 310: ...S If the smart device supports WPS you can use the camera to establish a connection by entering the PIN displayed by the smart device 0 285 View SSID If the smart device does not support WPS you can connect by selecting the camera SSID on the smart device 0 286 iOS View SSID Connect by selecting the camera SSID on the smart device 0 286 Accessing the Camera A WPS WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup is a sta...

Page 311: ...tplace and search for Wireless Mobile Utility For more information see the instructions provided with the smart device 2 Install the app Read the app description and install the app A pdf manual for the Wireless Mobile Utility is available for download at the following URLs Android http nikonimglib com ManDL WMAU iOS http nikonimglib com ManDL WMAU ios ...

Page 312: ... for Wi Fi to activate 2 Connect Enable WPS button connections on the camera and smart device Camera Highlight Network settings and press 2 Highlight Push button WPS and press 2 to ready the camera for a WPS connection The camera will wait about two minutes for a WPS connection request from the smart device To extend the wait time press J Smart device Select Wi Fi settings WPS button connection ...

Page 313: ...IN Entry Android Only 1 Enable the camera s built in Wi Fi HighlightWi Fi in the setup menuand press 2 Highlight Network connection and press 2 then highlight Enable and press J Wait a few seconds for Wi Fi to activate 2 Select Network settings PIN entry WPS Highlight Network settings and press 2 Highlight PIN entry WPS and press 2 ...

Page 314: ...plete 4 Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device The main dialog will be displayed SSID Android and iOS 1 Enable the camera s built in Wi Fi Highlight Wi Fi in the setup menuand press 2 Highlight Network connection and press 2 then highlight Enable and press J Wait a few seconds for Wi Fi to activate ...

Page 315: ...ess 2 Highlight View SSID and press 2 3 Select the camera SSID Select the camera SSID in the list of networks displayed by the smart device 4 Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device The main dialog will be displayed ...

Page 316: ...ablished and the camera is exchanging data with the smart device D Wi Fi Read the warnings on pages xxiv to xxvi before using the Wi Fi function To disable Wi Fi in settings in which its use is prohibited select Wi Fi Network connection Disable in the camera setup menu Note that Eye Fi cards can not be used while Wi Fi is enabled and that the standby timer will not turn off while the Wireless Mobi...

Page 317: ...ce Movies can not be selected for upload Selecting Individual Pictures for Upload 1 Select an image Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback 2 Display playback options Press the P button Selecting Pictures for Upload P button ...

Page 318: ...ct to send to smart device deselect Highlight Select to send to smart device deselect and press J Pictures selected for upload are indicated by a icon to deselect display or highlight the image and repeat Steps 2 and 3 ...

Page 319: ...to send to smart device Select Wi Fi in the setup menu then highlight Select to send to smart device and press 2 2 Select pictures Use the multi selector to highlight pictures and press W S to select or deselect to view the highlighted picture full screen press and hold the X T button Selected pictures are marked by a icon 3 Press J Press J to complete the operation W S button ...

Page 320: ...After delete 0 307 Show next Rotate tall 0 308 On Slide show 0 308 Image type 0 308 Still images and movies Frame interval 0 308 2 s Option Default File naming 0 313 DSC Role played by card in Slot 2 0 119 Overflow Image quality 0 115 JPEG normal Image size 0 118 Large Image area 0 110 Choose image area 0 111 FX 36 24 Auto DX crop 0 111 On JPEG compression 0 117 Size priority NEF RAW recording 0 1...

Page 321: ...h dynamic range 0 177 HDR mode 0 178 Off HDR strength 0 178 Auto Vignette control 0 315 Normal Auto distortion control 0 316 Off Long exposure NR 0 317 Off High ISO NR 0 317 Normal ISO sensitivity settings 0 134 ISO sensitivity 0 134 P S A M 100 Other modes Auto Auto ISO sensitivity control 0 136 Off Remote control mode ML L3 0 193 Off Multiple exposure2 0 216 Multiple exposure mode 0 217 Off Numb...

Page 322: ... frame rate 0 319 1920 1080 60p Movie quality 0 320 Normal Microphone sensitivity 0 320 Auto sensitivity Frequency response 0 320 Wide range Wind noise reduction 0 321 Off Image area 0 76 Choose image area 0 111 FX 36 24 Auto DX crop 0 111 On White balance 0 321 Same as photo settings Fine tuning 0 149 A B 0 G M 0 Choose color temp 0 152 5000 K Preset manual 0 155 d 1 Set Picture Control 0 321 Sam...

Page 323: ...ea AF display Off Group area AF illumination g Squares a5 AF point illumination 0 329 Auto a6 Focus point wrap around 0 330 No wrap a7 Number of focus points 0 330 51points a8 Store points by orientation 0 331 No a9 Built in AF assist illuminator 0 332 On b1 ISO sensitivity step value 0 333 1 3 step b2 EV steps for exposure cntrl 0 333 1 3 step b3 Easy exposure compensation 0 334 Off b4 Matrix met...

Page 324: ... c5 Remote on duration ML L3 0 337 1 min d1 Beep 0 338 Volume Off Pitch Low d2 Continuous low speed 0 338 3 fps d3 Max continuousrelease 0 339 100 d4 Exposure delay mode 0 339 Off d5 Flash warning 0 339 On d6 File number sequence 0 340 On d7 Viewfinder grid display 0 341 Off d8 Easy ISO 0 341 Off d9 Information display 0 341 Auto d10 LCD illumination 0 342 Off d11 MB D16 battery type 0 343 LR6 AA ...

Page 325: ...Live view 0 355 Select center focus point f2 Assign Fnbutton 0 356 Press 0 356 None Press command dials 0 360 Choose image area f3 Assign preview button 0 361 Press 0 361 Preview Press command dials 0 361 None f4 Assign AE L AF L button 0 361 Press 0 361 AE AFlock Press command dials 0 362 None f5 Customize command dials 0 363 Reverse rotation 0 363 Exposure compensation U Shutter speed aperture U...

Page 326: ...e indicators 0 366 f9 Assign movie record button 0 366 Press command dials None f10 Assign MB D16 4 button 0 367 AE AF lock f11 Assign remote WR Fn button 0 368 None g1 Assign Fn button 0 370 Press None g2 Assign preview button 0 372 Press Index marking g3 Assign AE L AF L button 0 373 Press AE AF lock g4 Assign shutter button 0 373 Take photos Option Default ...

Page 327: ...Clean at startup shutdown Flicker reduction 0 380 Auto Time zone and date 0 381 Daylight saving time Off Auto image rotation 0 382 On HDMI 0 278 Output resolution 0 278 Auto Device control 0 278 On Advanced 0 279 Output range Auto Output display size 100 Live view on screen display On Dual monitor On Location data 0 239 Standby timer Enable Set clock from satellite Yes Wi Fi 0 282 Network connecti...

Page 328: ...ge 301 Playback display options 302 Copy image s 303 Image review 307 After delete 307 Rotate tall 308 Slide show 308 DPOF print order 275 Option 0 A See Also Menu defaults are listed on page 292 Playback Folder G button D playback menu Option Description ND750 Pictures in all folders created with the D750 will be visible during playback All Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback ...

Page 329: ...ayback menu Option Description Select set Hide or reveal selected pictures Select date Selecting this option displays a list of dates To hide all pictures taken on a date highlight the date and press 2 Selected dates are marked by a L to reveal all pictures taken on a selected date highlight it and press 2 Press J to complete the operation Deselect all Reveal all pictures D Protected and Hidden Im...

Page 330: ...it and press W S again Continue until all the desired pictures have been selected 3 Press J Press J to complete the operation Choose the information available in the playback photo information display 0 246 Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option then press 2 to select the option for the photo information display A L appears next to selected items to deselect highlight an item and press 2 To return to...

Page 331: ... the slot for the card containing the images to be copied and press J 3 Choose Select image s Highlight Select image s and press 2 Copy Image s G button D playback menu Option Description Select source Choose card from which pictures will be copied Select image s Select pictures to be copied Select destination folder Select destination folder on remaining card Copy image s Copy selected pictures t...

Page 332: ... folder for copying by choosing Select all images or Select protected images To mark only individually selected images for copying choose Deselect all before proceeding 6 Select additional images Highlight pictures and press W S to select or deselect to view the highlighted picture full screen press and hold the X T button Selected images are marked with a L Press J to proceed to Step 7 when your ...

Page 333: ...stination folder To enter a folder number choose Select folder by number enter the number 0 311 and press J If the folder with the selected number does not already exist a new folder will be created To choose from a list of existing folders choose Select folder from list highlight a folder and press J ...

Page 334: ... image with the same name as one of the images to be copied a confirmation dialog will be displayed Select Replace existing image to replace the image with the image to be copied or select Replace all to replace all existing images with the same names without further prompting To continue without replacing the image select Skip or select Cancel to exit without copying any further images Hidden or ...

Page 335: ...nu Option Description S Show next Display following picture If deleted picture was last frame previous picture will be displayed T Show previous Display previous picture If deleted picture was first frame following picture will be displayed U Continue as before If user was scrolling through pictures in order recorded following picture will be displayed as described for Show next If user was scroll...

Page 336: ...on D playback menu Option Description On Tall portrait orientation pictures are automatically rotated for display in the camera monitor Pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation 0 382 will be displayed in wide landscape orientation Off Tall portrait orientation pictures are displayed in wide landscape orientation Slide Show G button D playback menu Option Description Start Start sli...

Page 337: ...ress 4 to return to previous frame 2 to skip to next frame View additional photo info Change or hide photo info displayed still images only 0 246 Pause J Pause slide show Select Restart to resume Raise lower volume X T W S Press X T during movie playback to increase volume W S to decrease Exit to playback menu G End slide show and return to playback menu Exit to playback mode K End show and exit t...

Page 338: ...s G button Option 0 Reset photo shooting menu 311 Storage folder 311 File naming 313 Role played by card in Slot 2 119 Image quality 115 Image size 118 Image area 110 JPEG compression 117 NEF RAW recording 117 White balance 145 Set Picture Control 165 Manage Picture Control 170 Color space 314 Active D Lighting 175 HDR high dynamic range 177 Vignette control 315 Auto distortion control 316 Long ex...

Page 339: ...the selected number already exists a W X or Y icon will be displayed to the left of the folder number W Folder is empty X Folder is partially full Y Folder contains 999 pictures or a picture numbered 9999 No further pictures can be stored in this folder The card on which the folder is stored is shown by the card slot icon in the top right corner of the select folder by number dialog The card used ...

Page 340: ...r will be created Subsequent photographs will be stored in the selected folder unless it is already full SelectingFoldersfromaList 1 Choose Select folder from list Highlight Select folder from list and press 2 2 Highlight a folder Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder 3 Select the highlighted folder Press J to select the highlighted folder and return to the main menu Subsequent photographs will be st...

Page 341: ...ill be disabled and no further photographs can be taken To continue shooting create a folder with a number less than 999 or select an existing folder with a number less than 999 and less than 999 images A Startup Time Additional time may be required for camera startup if the memory card contains a very large number of files or folders File Naming G button C photo shooting menu 1 movie shooting men...

Page 342: ...d commercial printing Color Space G button C photo shooting menu A Adobe RGB For accurate color reproduction Adobe RGB images require applications displays and printers that support color management A Color Space ViewNX 2 supplied and Nikon s Capture NX D software 0 268 automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs created with this camera Results can not be guaranteed with...

Page 343: ...nd type of lens JPEG images may exhibit noise fog or variations in peripheral brightness while custom Picture Controls and preset Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings may not produce the desired effect Take test shots and view the results in the monitor Vignette control does not apply to movies 0 66 multiple exposures 0 216 or pictures taken with an FX lens and DX 24 16 s...

Page 344: ...le only with type G E and D lenses PC fisheye and certain other lenses excluded results are not guaranteed with other lenses Before using auto distortion control with DX lenses select On for Auto DX crop or choose an image area of DX 24 16 as described on page 110 selecting other options may result in heavily cropped photographs or in photographs with severe peripheral distortion Auto Distortion C...

Page 345: ...rame rates will slow and while photographs are being processed the capacity of the memory buffer will drop Photographs and movies taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to reduce noise Long Exposure NR LongExposureNoiseReduction G button C photo shooting menu High ISO NR G button C photo shooting menu 1 movie shooting menu Option Description High Reduce noise randomly spaced bright pixel...

Page 346: ...ie shooting menu options to their default values 0 294 1 The Movie Shooting Menu MovieShootingOptions G button Option 0 Reset movie shooting menu 318 File naming 313 Destination 319 Frame size frame rate 319 Movie quality 320 Microphone sensitivity 320 Frequency response 320 Wind noise reduction 321 Image area 76 White balance 321 Set Picture Control 321 Manage Picture Control 170 High ISO NR 317 ...

Page 347: ...te Mbps high quality normal2 Maximum length high quality normal2 v y 1920 1080 60p 42 24 10 min 20 min w z 1920 1080 50p o 1 1920 1080 30p 24 12 20 min 29 min 59 s p 2 1920 1080 25p q 3 1920 1080 24p r 4 1280 720 60p s 5 1280 720 50p 1 Listed values Actual frame rates for 60p 50p 30p 25p and 24p are 59 94 50 29 97 25 and 23 976 fps respectively 2 See page 320 A Frame Size and Rate Frame size and r...

Page 348: ...g off to select microphone sensitivity manually select Manual sensitivity and choose a sensitivity If K Wide range is selected the built in and optional stereo microphones 0 73 will respond to a wide range of frequencies from music to the bustling hum of a city street Choose LVocal range to bring out human voices Movie Quality G button 1 movie shooting menu Microphone Sensitivity G button 1 movie ...

Page 349: ...reo microphones can be enabled or disabled using microphone controls Choose the white balance for movies 0 145 Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos Choose a Picture Control for movies 0 165 Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos Wind Noise Reduction G button 1 movie shooting menu White Balance G button 1 movie shooting...

Page 350: ...sitivity Choose the upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity control from values between ISO 200 and Hi 2 Auto ISO sensitivity control is used in modes P S and A and when On is selected for Auto ISO control mode M in exposure mode M Movie ISO Sensitivity Settings G button 1 movie shooting menu A Auto ISO Sensitivity Control At high ISO sensitivities the camera may have difficulty focusing and noise ra...

Page 351: ...ss G and select the A Custom Settings menu tab A Custom Settings Fine TuningCameraSettings G button Custom Setting groups Main menu Reset custom settings 0 326 Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences ...

Page 352: ...assist illuminator 332 b Metering exposure b1 ISO sensitivity step value 333 b2 EV steps for exposure cntrl 333 b3 Easy exposure compensation 334 b4 Matrix metering 335 b5 Center weighted area 335 b6 Fine tune optimal exposure 336 c Timers AE lock c1 Shutter release button AE L 336 c2 Standby timer 336 c3 Self timer 337 c4 Monitor off delay 337 c5 Remote on duration ML L3 337 d Shooting display d1...

Page 353: ... Flash shutter speed 346 e3 Flash cntrl for built in flash 347 e4 Exposure comp for flash 353 e5 Modeling flash 353 e6 Auto bracketing set 353 e7 Bracketing order 354 f Controls f1 OK button 354 f2 Assign Fn button 356 f3 Assign preview button 361 f4 Assign AE L AF L button 361 f5 Customize command dials 363 f6 Release button to use dial 365 f7 Slot empty release lock 365 f8 Reverse indicators 366...

Page 354: ...us focus priority Regardless of the option selected focus will not lock when AF C is selected for autofocus mode The camera will continue to adjust focus until the shutter is released Reset Custom Settings G button A Custom Settings menu a Autofocus a1 AF C Priority Selection G button A Custom Settings menu Option Description G Release Photos can be taken whenever the shutter release button is pre...

Page 355: ...option selected if the in focus indicator I is displayed when AF S is selected for autofocus mode focus will lock while the shutter release button is pressed halfway Focus lock continues until the shutter is released a2 AF S Priority Selection G button A Custom Settings menu Option Description G Release Photos can be taken whenever the shutter release button is pressed F Focus Photos can only be t...

Page 356: ...to the subject changes abruptly the camera waits for the specified period before adjusting the distance to the subject This prevents the camera from refocusing when the subject is briefly obscured by objects passing through the frame Note that 2 1 Short and Off are equivalent to 3 Normal when 3D tracking or auto area AF is selected for AF area mode 4 D 3 Normal 2 E 1 Short Off The camera immediate...

Page 357: ... 123 When 3D tracking is used a dot will be displayed in the center of the focus point N Select Off to display only the selected focus point Group area AF illumination Choose how the active focus points are displayed in group area AF 0 124 a5 AF Point Illumination G button A Custom Settings menu Option Description Auto The selected focus point is automatically highlighted as needed to establish co...

Page 358: ...xample pressing 2 when a focus point at the right edge of the display is highlighted q selects the corresponding focus point at the left edge of the display w No wrap The focus point display is bounded by the outermost focus points so that for example pressing 2 when a focus point at the right edge of the display is selected has no effect a7 Number of Focus Points G button A Custom Settings menu O...

Page 359: ... rotated 90 counterclockwise Select No to use the same focus point regardless of camera orientation Choose Yes to enable separate focus point selection a8 Store Points by Orientation G button A Custom Settings menu Camera rotated 90 counter clockwise Landscape wide orientation Camera rotated 90 clockwise Camera rotated 90 counter clockwise Landscape wide orientation Camera rotated 90 clockwise ...

Page 360: ...ns are met 1 AF S is selected for autofocus mode 0 121 or single servo autofocus is selected when the camera is in AF A mode 2 Auto area AF is chosen for AF area mode 0 123 or an option other than auto area AF is chosen and the center focus point is selected Off The AF assist illuminator does not light to assist the focus operation The camera may not be able to focus using autofocus when lighting ...

Page 361: ...urrent setting is not available at the new step value ISO sensitivity will be rounded to the nearest available setting Selecttheincrementsusedwhen makingadjustments to shutter speed aperture exposure and flash compensation and bracketing b Metering Exposure b1 ISO Sensitivity Step Value G button A Custom Settings menu b2 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl G button A Custom Settings menu ...

Page 362: ...pensation settings selected using the E button are not reset On As above except that the exposure compensation value selected using the command dial is not reset when the camera turns off or the standby timer expires Off Exposure compensation is set by pressing the E button and rotating the main command dial A Change Main Sub The dial used to set exposure compensation when On Auto reset or On is s...

Page 363: ...e that when a non CPU lens is used the area assigned the greatest weight for center weighted metering is equivalent to a circle with a diameter of 12 mm regardless of the setting selected for Non CPU lens data in the setup menu 0 235 A Easy ISO Custom Setting b3 Easy exposure compensation can not be used with Custom Setting d8 Easy ISO 0 341 Adjustments to either of these items reset the remaining...

Page 364: ...inder turn off automatically when the standby timer expires Choose a shorter standby timer delay for longer battery life b6 Fine tune Optimal Exposure G button A Custom Settings menu D Fine Tuning Exposure Exposure fine tuning is not affected by two button resets Note that as the exposure compensation E icon is not displayed the only way to determine how much exposure has been altered is to view t...

Page 365: ...review Image review defaults to 4 s when menus Menus defaults to 1 minute or information Information display defaults to 10 s are displayed or during live view and movie recording Live view defaults to 10 minutes Choose a shorter monitor off delay for longer battery life Choose how long the camera will remain on stand by in remote release mode 0 193 If no operations are performed for the selected ...

Page 366: ...raphy ends 0 229 or if you attempt to take a photograph when the memory card is locked 0 33 Volume Choose 3 high 2 medium 1 low or Off mute When an option other than Off is selected c appears in the information display Pitch Choose High or Low Choose the maximum frame advance rate in T continuous low speed mode 0 103 d Shooting Display d1 Beep G button A Custom Settings menu D Beep Note that regar...

Page 367: ...or three seconds after the mirror is raised If On is selected the flash ready indicator c will flash in the viewfinder if the flash is required to ensure optimal exposure d3 Max Continuous Release G button A Custom Settings menu A The Memory Buffer Regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting d3 shooting will slow when the memory buffer fills tAA See page 492 for more information on the ca...

Page 368: ...der will be created automatically and file numbering will begin again from 0001 Off File numbering is reset to 0001 when a new folder is created the memory card is formatted or a new memory card is inserted in the camera Note that a new folder is created automatically if a photograph is taken when the current folder contains 999 photographs Reset As for On except that the next photograph taken is ...

Page 369: ...g the main command dial If Auto v is selected the color of the lettering in the information display 0 12 will automatically change from black to white or white to black to maintain contrast with the background To always use the same color lettering select Manual and choose Dark on light w black lettering or Light on dark x white lettering d7 Viewfinder Grid Display G button A Custom Settings menu ...

Page 370: ...lluminator will only light while the power switch is rotated toward D If On is selected the control panel will be illuminated whenever the standby timer is active 0 39 Select Off for increased battery life d10 LCD Illumination G button A Custom Settings menu ...

Page 371: ...ng FR6 lithium AA batteries A Using AA Batteries The capacity of AA batteries drops sharply at temperatures below 20 C 68 F and varies with make and storage conditions in some cases batteries may cease to function before their expiry date Some AA batteries can not be used due to their performance characteristics and limited capacity alkaline batteries have less capacity than some other types and s...

Page 372: ... Battery Order G button A Custom Settings menu A The MB D16 Battery Pack The MB D16 takes one EN EL15 rechargeable Li ion battery or six AA alkaline Ni MH or lithium batteries an EN EL15 is supplied with the camera AA batteries are available separately The information display shows the type of battery inserted in the MB D16 as follows MB D16 battery type display Battery type EN EL15 rechargeable L...

Page 373: ... set to 1 200 s When the camera shows a shutter speed of 1 200 s in mode P or A auto FP high speed sync will be activated if the actual shutter speed is faster than 1 200 s 1 200 s 1 60 s Flash sync speed set to selected value A Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit To fix shutter speed at the sync speed limit in mode S or M select the next shutter speed after the slowest possible shu...

Page 374: ...setting chosen shutter speeds can be as slow as 30 s in S and M modes or at flash settings of slow sync slow rear curtain sync or red eye reduction with slow sync Flash sync speed 1 250 s Auto FP 1 200 s Auto FP 1 200 s Shutter speed Built in flash Optional flash unit Built in flash Optional flash unit Built in flash Optional flash unit From 1 4000 to but not including 1 250 s Auto FP Auto FP From...

Page 375: ...ically in response to shooting conditions 2 Manual Choose the flash level 0 347 The camera does not emit monitor pre flashes 3 Repeating flash The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open producing a strobe light effect 0 347 4 Commander mode Use the built in flash as a master flash controlling remote optional flash units in one or more groups 0 348 Option Description Output Choose flash o...

Page 376: ...ting Flash Y icons flash in the control panel and viewfinder when these options are selected A The SB 500 SB 400 and SB 300 When an optional SB 500 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 the SB 500 also offers a Commander mode option A Times The ...

Page 377: ... The built in flash must be raised so that it can emit monitor pre flashes Group A Choose a flash mode for all flash units in group A TTL i TTL mode Choose flash compensation from values between 3 0 and 3 0 EV in increments of 1 3 EV AA Auto aperture available only with compatible flash units 0 435 Choose flash compensation from values between 3 0 and 3 0 EV in increments of 1 3 EV M Choose the fl...

Page 378: ...and output level for the built in flash Note that output level can not be adjusted in mode 2 Adjust settings for group A Choose the flash control mode and output level for the flash units in group A 3 Adjust settings for group B Choose the flash control mode and output level for the flash units in group B 4 Select the channel 5 Press J ...

Page 379: ...desired and set them to the channel selected in Step 4 See the flash unit instruction manuals for details 8 Raise the built in flash Press the M Y button to raise the built in flash Note that even if is selected for Built in flash Mode the built in flash must be raised so that monitor preflashes will be emitted 60 or less 30 or less 10 m 33 ft or less 30 or less 60 or less 5 m 15 ft or less 5 m 15...

Page 380: ...sition the sensor windows on the remote flash units to pick up the light from the built in flash particular care is required if the camera is not mounted on a tripod Be sure that direct light or strong reflections from the remote flash units do not enter the camera lens in TTL mode or the photocells on the remote flash units AA mode as this may interfere with exposure To prevent timing flashes emi...

Page 381: ...l bracketing AE only k to bracket only exposure Flash only l to perform only flash level bracketing WB bracketing m to perform white balance bracketing 0 208 or ADL bracketing y to perform bracketing using Active D Lighting 0 212 Note that white balance bracketing is not available at image quality settings of NEF RAW or NEF RAW JPEG e4 Exposure Comp for Flash G button A Custom Settings menu Option...

Page 382: ...e assigned to the J button during viewfinder photography playback and live view regardless of the option selected pressing J when a movie is displayed full frame starts movie playback ShootingMode e7 Bracketing Order G button A Custom Settings menu f Controls f1 OK Button G button A Custom Settings menu Option Role assigned to J button J Select center focus point Select the center focus point K Hi...

Page 383: ...agnification 50 1 1 100 and High magnification 200 The zoom display will center on the active focus point W Choose slot and folder Display the slot and folder selection dialog 0 245 Option Role assigned to J button J Select center focus point Pressing the J button in live view selects the center focus point p Zoom on off Press the J button to toggle zoom on and off Choose the initial zoom setting ...

Page 384: ...again restores aperture to its original value 0 56 r FV lock Press the Fn button to lock flash value built in flash and compatible optional flash units only 0 190 435 Press again to cancel FV lock B AE AF lock Focus and exposure lock while the Fn button is pressed C AE lock only Exposure locks while the Fn button is pressed E AE lock Hold Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed and remains lo...

Page 385: ...pressed the original image quality setting will be restored when you remove your finger from the shutter release button To exit without recording an NEF RAW copy press the Fn button again L Matrix metering Matrix metering is activated while the Fn button is pressed M Center weighted metering Center weighted metering is activated while the Fn button is pressed N Spot metering Spot metering is activ...

Page 386: ...using a telephoto lens or in other circumstances in which it is difficult to operate the K button with your left hand None Pressing the button has no effect A Incompatible Options If the option selected for Press can not be used in combination with the option selected for Press command dials a message will be displayed and whichever of Press or Press command dials was selected first will be set to...

Page 387: ...tton a second time to return to clear the indicators from display Camera tilted right Camera level Camera tilted left Viewfinder camera in landscape orientation Viewfinder camera in portrait orientation Note that the display may not be accurate when the camera is tilted at a sharp angle forward or back For a display that shows both pitch and roll use the Virtual horizon option in the setup menu 0 ...

Page 388: ... EV steps for exposure cntrl 0 333 w Choose non CPU lens number Press the Fn button and rotate a command dial to choose a lens number specified using the Non CPU lens data option 0 238 y Active D Lighting Press the Fn button and rotate a command dial to adjust Active D Lighting 0 175 S HDR high dynamic range Keeping the Fn button pressed rotate the main command dial to choose an HDR mode the sub c...

Page 389: ...or when used in combination with the command dials Press command dials Press Selecting Press displays the following options f3 Assign Preview Button G button A Custom Settings menu f4 Assign AE L AF L Button G button A Custom Settings menu Option Description B AE AF lock Focus and exposure lock while the A AE L AF L button is pressed C AE lock only Exposure locks while the A AE L AF L button is pr...

Page 390: ...d compatible optional flash units only 0 190 435 Press again to cancel FV lock None Pressing the button has no effect Option Description 5 Choose image area Keeping the A AE L AF L button pressed rotate a command dial to choose an image area 0 114 w Choose non CPU lens number Press the A AE L AF L button and rotate a command dial to choose a lens number specified using the Non CPU lens data option...

Page 391: ...ulti power battery packs Change main sub Exposure setting If Off is selected the main command dial controls shutter speed and the sub command dial controls aperture If On is selected the main command dial will control aperture and the sub command dial shutter speed If On Mode A is selected the main command dial will be used to set aperture in shooting mode A only Autofocus setting If On is selecte...

Page 392: ...excluded is selected the main command dial can be used to choose the picture displayed during full frame playback move the cursor left or right during thumbnail playback and move the menu highlight bar up or down The sub command dial is used in full frame playback to skip forward or back according to the option selected for Sub dial frame advance and in thumbnail playback to page up or down While ...

Page 393: ...stom Setting f3 3 When assigned non CPU lens number selection using Custom Setting f4 4 When assigned white balance or ISO sensitivity using Custom Setting f9 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 If Release locked is selected the shutter release but...

Page 394: ...hy Press CommandDials f8 Reverse Indicators G button A Custom Settings menu f9 Assign Movie Record Button G button A Custom Settings menu Option Description m White balance Press the button and rotate a command dial to choose a white balance option 0 145 8 ISO sensitivity Press the button and rotate a command dial to choose an ISO sensitivity 0 134 5 Choose image area Press the button and rotate a...

Page 395: ...A AE L AF L button is pressed and remains locked until the button is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires F AF lock only Focus locks while the MB D16 A AE L AF L button is pressed A AF ON Pressing the MB D16 A AE L AF L button initiates autofocus The shutter release button can not be used to focus r FV lock Press the MB D16 A AE L AF L button to lock flash value built in flash and co...

Page 396: ...again restores aperture to its original value 0 56 r FV lock Press the Fn button to lock flash value built in flash and compatible optional flash units only 0 190 435 Press again to cancel FV lock B AE AF lock Focus and exposure lock while the Fn button is pressed C AE lock only Exposure locks while the Fn button is pressed E AE lock Hold Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed and remains lo...

Page 397: ...ing an NEF RAW copy press the Fn button again a Live view Pressing the Fn button starts and ends live view x Same as camera Fn button The wireless remote controller Fn button performs the same function as the camera Fn button 0 356 y Same as camera Pv button The wireless remote controller Fn button performs the same function as the camera Pv button 0 361 z Same as camera 4 button The wireless remo...

Page 398: ...es can be used when viewing and editing movies s View photo shooting info Press the button to display information on shutter speed aperture and other photo settingsinplaceofmovierecordinginformation Press again to return to the movie recording display B AE AF lock Focus and exposure lock while the button is pressed C AE lock only Exposure locks while the button is pressed E AE lock Hold Exposure l...

Page 399: ...ture Power aperture is not available with some lenses Power aperture is available only in modes A and M and can not be used while photo shooting info is displayed a 6 icon indicates that power aperture can not be used ...

Page 400: ...ces can be used when viewing and editing movies s View photo shooting info Press the button to display information on shutter speed aperture and other photo settingsinplaceofmovierecordinginformation Press again to return to the movie recording display B AE AF lock Focus and exposure lock while the button is pressed C AE lock only Exposure locks while the button is pressed E AE lock Hold Exposure ...

Page 401: ... end movie recording and take a photograph with an aspect ratio of 16 9 for information on image size see page 77 1 Record movies Press the shutter release button halfway to start movie live view You can then press the shutter release button halfway tofocus autofocus mode only and press it all the way down to start or end recording The shutter release buttoncan not be used for other purposes durin...

Page 402: ...settings 101 Monitor brightness 376 Monitor color balance 377 Clean image sensor 448 Lock mirror up for cleaning1 451 Image Dust Off ref photo 378 Flicker reduction 380 Time zone and date 381 Language 381 Auto image rotation 382 Battery info 383 Image comment 384 Copyright information 385 Save load settings 386 Virtual horizon 388 Non CPU lens data 235 AF fine tune 389 HDMI 278 Location data 239 W...

Page 403: ...y card in the setup menu displays the options shown at right choose a memory card slot and select Yes to format the selected card Memory cards can also be formatted by holding the O Q and Z Q buttons down simultaneously until a flashing C appears in the shutter speed displays in the control panel and viewfinder Format Memory Card G button B setup menu D During Formatting Do not turn the camera off...

Page 404: ...brightness A Two Memory Cards If two memory cards are inserted when the O Q and Z Q buttons are pressed the card to be formatted will be shown by a flashing icon Rotate the main command dial to choose a different slot Monitor Brightness G button B setup menu A Monitor Brightness Values of 4 or higher make the monitor easier to read in bright light but also result in yellow colors taking on a green...

Page 405: ... frame press and hold X T If the memory card contains no photographs an empty frame with a gray border will be displayed in place of the sample image Press J to exit when adjustments are complete Monitor color balance applies only to menus playback and the view through the lens displayed during live view photography and movie live view pictures taken with the camera are not affected Monitor Color ...

Page 406: ... zoom all the way in 1 Choose a start option Highlightoneofthefollowingoptions and press J To exit without acquiring image dust off data press G Start The message shown at right will be displayed and rEF will appear in the viewfinder and control panel displays Clean sensor and then start Select this option to clean the image sensor before starting The message shown at right will be displayed and r...

Page 407: ...t to infinity in manual focus mode set focus to infinity manually 3 Acquire dust off reference data Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data The monitor turns off when the shutter release button is pressed If the reference object is too bright or too dark the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data and the message show...

Page 408: ...not be used with existing photographs D 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 Flicker Reduction G button B setup menu A Flicker Reduction If Auto fails to produ...

Page 409: ...one The camera clock is automatically set to the time in the new time zone Date and time Set the camera clock If the clock is reset a flashing Y icon will appear in the information display Date format Choose the order in which the day month and year are displayed Daylight saving time Turn daylight saving time on or off The camera clock will automatically be advanced or set back one hour The defaul...

Page 410: ...s are recorded Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected Choose this option when panning or taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down Auto Image Rotation G button B setup menu Landscape wide orientation Camera rotated 90 clockwise Camera rotated 90 counter clockwise A Rotate Tall To automatically rotate tall portrait orientation photographs for display during playback sele...

Page 411: ...ce Battery age A five level display showing battery age 0 k indicates that battery performance is unimpaired 4 l that the battery has reached the end of its charging life and should be replaced Note that fresh batteries charged at temperatures under about 5 C 41 F may show a temporary drop in charging life the battery age display will however return to normal once the battery has been recharged at...

Page 412: ...the photo information display 0 251 The following options are available Input comment Input a comment as described on page 171 Comments can be up to 36 characters long Attach comment Select this option to attach the comment to all subsequent photographs Attach comment can be turned on and off by highlighting it and pressing 2 After choosing the desired setting press J to exit Image Comment G butto...

Page 413: ...ames can be up to 54 characters long Attach copyright information Select this optiontoattachcopyrightinformation to all subsequent photographs Attach copyright information can be turned on and off by highlighting it and pressing 2 After choosing the desired setting press J to exit Copyright Information G button B setup menu D Copyright Information To prevent unauthorized use of the artist or copyr...

Page 414: ...review After delete Rotate tall Photo shooting File naming Role played by card in Slot 2 Image quality Image size Image area JPEG compression NEF RAW recording White balance with fine tuning and presets d 1 d 6 SetPicture Control CustomPicture Controlsaresaved as Standard Color space Active D Lighting Vignette control Auto distortion control Long exposure NR High ISO NR ISO sensitivity settings Re...

Page 415: ...reduction Image area White balance with fine tuning and presets d 1 d 6 Set Picture Control Custom Picture Controls are saved as Standard High ISO NR Movie ISO sensitivity settings Custom settings All Custom Settings except Reset custom settings Setup Clean image sensor Flicker reduction Time zone and date excepting date and time Language Auto image rotation Image comment Copyright information Non...

Page 416: ...amera will not be able to load settings if the file name is changed Virtual Horizon G button B setup menu Camera level Camera tilted left or right Camera tilted forward or back D Tilting the Camera The virtual horizon display is not accurate when the camera is tilted at a sharp angle forward or back If the camera is unable to measure tilt the amount of tilt will not be displayed A See Also For inf...

Page 417: ...F tuning on Off Turn AF tuning off Saved value TuneAFforthecurrent lens CPU lenses only Press 1 or 3 to choose a value between 20 and 20 Valuesforupto12lens types can be stored Only one value can be stored for each type of lens Default Choose the AF tuning value used when no previously saved value exists for the current lens CPU lenses only Move focal point away from camera Current value Move foca...

Page 418: ...e used with only one lens of each type highlight the desired lens and press 2 The menu shown at right will be displayed press 1 or 3 to choose an identifier and press J to save changes and exit D AF Tuning The camera may be unable to focus at minimum range or at infinity when AF tuning is applied D Live View Tuning is not applied to autofocus during in live view 0 54 A Saved Value Only one value c...

Page 419: ...d choose Disable where wireless devices are prohibited Eye Fi Upload G button B setup menu D Eye Fi Cards Eye Fi cards may emit wireless signals when Disable is selected If a warning is displayed in the monitor 0 473 turn the camera off and remove the card Set Custom Setting c2 Standby timer 0 336 to 30 s or more when using an Eye Fi card See the manual provided with the Eye Fi card and direct any...

Page 420: ...flashing pictures can be taken normally but you may be unable to change Eye Fi settings View the standards with which the camera complies View the current camera firmware version A Supported Eye Fi Cards Some cards may not be available in some countries or regions consult the manufacturer for more information Eye Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase Be sure the Eye Fi card firmware...

Page 421: ...u is displayed by pressing P and selecting Retouch in full frame playback when a retouched image or original is displayed N The Retouch Menu CreatingRetouchedCopies G button Option 0 i D Lighting 397 j Red eye correction 398 k Trim 399 l Monochrome 400 m Filter effects 401 n Color balance 402 o Image overlay1 403 7 NEF RAW processing 406 8 Resize 408 Quick retouch 411 e Straighten 411 Distortion c...

Page 422: ...s may result in loss of detail Options that can not be applied to the current image can not be selected A Image Quality Except in the case of copies created with Trim Image overlay NEF RAW processing and Resize copies created from JPEG images are the same size and quality as the original while copies created from NEF RAW photos are saved as large fine quality JPEG images Size priority compression ...

Page 423: ... item To exit without creating a retouched copy press G A Retouch In the case of images recorded at image quality settings of NEF JPEG only the NEF RAW image will be retouched The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices A 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 ...

Page 424: ...hed copy Retouched copies are indicated by a o icon A Creating Retouched Copies During Playback To create a retouched copy of the picture currently displayed in full frame playback 0 245 press P then highlight Retouch and press J and select a retouch option ...

Page 425: ...aking it ideal for dark or backlit photographs 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 D Lighting G button N retouch menu Before After ...

Page 426: ...before proceeding Red Eye Correction G button N retouch menu To Use Description Zoom in X T Press X T to zoom in W S to zoom out While photo is zoomed in use multi selector to view areas of image not visible in monitor Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to other areas of frame Navigation window is displayed when zoom buttons or multi selector is pressed area currently visible in monitor...

Page 427: ...mand dial to choose the aspect ratio Position crop Use multi selector to position the crop Press and hold to move the crop rapidly to the desired position Create copy J Save the current crop as a separate file A Trim Image Quality and Size Copies created from NEF RAW or NEF RAW JPEG photos have an image quality 0 115 of JPEG fine cropped copies created from JPEG photos have the same image quality ...

Page 428: ...e blue and white monochrome Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selected image press 1 to increase color saturation 3 to decrease Press J to create a monochrome copy Monochrome G button N retouch menu Increase saturation Decrease saturation ...

Page 429: ...a warm red cast The effect can be previewed in the monitor Red intensifier Intensify reds Red intensifier greens Green intensifier or blues Blue intensifier Press 1 to increase the effect 3 to decrease Green intensifier Blue intensifier Cross screen Add starburst effects to light sources Number of points Choose from four six or eight Filter amount Choose the brightness of the light sources affecte...

Page 430: ...uch menu Increase amount of green Increase amount of blue Create retouched copy Increase amount of amber Increase amount of magenta A Zoom To zoom in on the image displayed in the monitor press X T 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 U to toggle back and forth between color balance and zoom When ...

Page 431: ...s saved at current image quality and size settings before creating an overlay set image quality and size 0 115 118 all options are available To create a NEF RAW copy choose an image quality of NEF RAW 1 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 listi...

Page 432: ... display 3 Select the second image The selected image will appear as Image 1 Highlight Image 2 and press J then select the second photo as described in Step 2 4 Adjust gain Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to select 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...

Page 433: ...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 shooting mode exposure compensation focal length and image orientation and values for white balance and Picture Control as the photograph selected for Image 1 The current image comment is appended to the overla...

Page 434: ...ay a picture selection dialog listing only NEF RAW images created with this camera 2 Select a photograph Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph to view the highlighted photograph full frame press and hold theX Tbutton Press J to select the highlighted photograph and proceed to the next step NEF RAW Processing G button N retouch menu ...

Page 435: ... exposure compensation can only be set to values between 2 and 2 EV 4 Copy the photograph Highlight EXE and press J to create a JPEG copy of the selected photograph to exit without copying the photograph press the G button Vignette control 0 315 Image quality 0 115 Image size 0 118 White balance 0 145 Exposure compensation 0 143 Set Picture Control 0 165 D Lighting 0 397 Color space 0 314 High ISO...

Page 436: ...nu and press 2 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 card is inserted proceed to Step 3 The menu shown at right will be displayed highlight a card slot and press J Resize G button N retouch menu ...

Page 437: ...and press J 4 Choose pictures Highlight Select image and press 2 Highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the W S button to select or deselect to view the highlighted picture full screen press and hold the X T button Selected pictures are marked by a 8 icon Press J when the selection is complete W S button ...

Page 438: ...save the resized copies A Viewing Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed A Image Quality Copies created from NEF RAW or NEF RAW JPEG photos have an image quality 0 115 of JPEG fine copies created from JPEG photos have the same image quality as the original ...

Page 439: ...o save the retouched copy Create a straightened copy of the selected image Press 2 to rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in increments of approximately 0 25 degrees 4 to rotate it counterclockwise the effect can be previewed in the edit display note that edges of the image will be trimmed to create a square copy Press J to save the retouched copy Quick Retouch G button N retouch menu...

Page 440: ...n cushion distortion the effect can be previewed in the edit display note that greater amounts of distortion control result in more of the edges being cropped out Press J to save the retouched copy Note that distortion control may heavily crop or distort the edges of copies created from photographs taken with DX lenses at image areas other than DX 24 16 Distortion Control G button N retouch menu A...

Page 441: ... at the edges of the image 4 to reduce it The effect can be previewed in the edit display Press J to save the retouched copy Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for painting The effect can be previewed in the edit display Press J to save the retouched copy Fisheye G button N retouch menu Color Outline G button N retouch menu Before After ...

Page 442: ...ess 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 thinner Thicker outlines makes colors more saturated The results can be previewed in the edit display Press J to save the retouched copy Color Sketch G button N retouch menu ...

Page 443: ... object Use the multi selector to adjust perspective note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out The results can be previewed in the edit display Press J to save the retouched copy Perspective Control G button N retouch menu Before After ...

Page 444: ...ation of area that is in focus Choose position If area of effect is in wide orientation press 1 or 3 to position frame showing area of copy that will be in focus If area of effect is in tall orientation press 4 or 2 to position frame showing area of copy that will be in focus Choose size If area of effect is in wide orientation press 4 or 2 to choose height If area of effect is in tall orientation...

Page 445: ...theX Tbutton Press Jto select the highlighted photograph and proceed to the next step 3 Select a color Use the multi selector to position the cursor over an object and press the A AE L AF L button to select the color of the object as one that will remain in the final copy the camera may have difficulty detecting unsaturated colors choose a saturated color To zoom in on the picture for precise colo...

Page 446: ...e that higher values may include hues from other colors The effect can be previewed in the edit display 6 Select additional colors To select additional colors rotate the main command dial to highlight another of the three color boxes at the top of the display and repeat Steps 3 5 to select another color Repeat for a third color if desired To deselect the highlighted color press O Q to remove all c...

Page 447: ...vailable if the retouch menu is displayed by pressing the P button and selecting Retouch when a copy or original is played back full frame 1 Select a picture Select a retouched copy shown by a o icon or a photograph that has been retouched in full frame playback Press P then highlight Retouch and press J Side by side Comparison P button ...

Page 448: ...X T button If the copy was created from two source images using Image overlay or if the source has been copied multiple times press 1 or 3 to view the other source images or copies To exit to playback mode press the K button or press J to exit to playback with the highlighted image selected D Side by side Comparisons The source image will not be displayed if the copy was created from a photograph ...

Page 449: ...etup and retouch menus for quick access up to 20 items If desired recent settings can be displayed in place of My Menu 0 425 Options can be added deleted and reordered as described below AddingOptionstoMyMenu 1 Select Add items In My Menu O highlight Add items and press 2 2 Select a menu Highlight the name of the menu containing the option you wish to add and press 2 O My Menu m Recent Settings G ...

Page 450: ... the new item Press 1 or3 to move the new item up or down in My Menu Press J to add the new item 5 Add more items The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark Items indicated by a V icon can not be selected Repeat steps 1 4 to select additional items ...

Page 451: ...ct Selected items are indicated by a check mark 3 Delete the selected items Press J A confirmation dialog will be displayed press J again to delete the selected items A Deleting Items in My Menu To delete the item currently highlighted in My Menu press the O Q button A confirmation dialog will be displayed press O Q again to remove the selected item from My Menu ...

Page 452: ...tems and press 2 2 Select an item Highlight the item you wish to move and press J 3 Position the item Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J Repeat Steps 2 3 to reposition additional items 4 Exit to My Menu Press the G button to return to My Menu G button ...

Page 453: ...d press J The name of the menu will change from MY MENU to RECENT SETTINGS Menu items will be added to the top of the recent settings menu as they are used To view My Menu again select O MY MENU for m RECENT SETTINGS Choose tab A Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu To remove an item from the recent settings menu highlight it and press the O Q button A confirmation dialog will be displayed...

Page 454: ...sing the camera Compatible Lenses Camera setting Focus mode Shooting mode Metering system Lens accessory AF M with electronic rangefinder 1 P S A M L2 M3 N4 45 3D Color CPU lenses 6 Type G E or D AF NIKKOR7 AF S AF I NIKKOR 8 PC E NIKKOR series9 10 10 10 10 8 10 PC Micro 85mm f 2 8D11 10 12 8 10 AF S AF I Teleconverter13 8 Other AF NIKKOR except lenses for F3AF 14 14 8 AI P NIKKOR 15 8 ...

Page 455: ...r more information 10 Can not be used with shifting or tilting 11 The camera s exposure metering and flash control systems do notwork properly when shifting and or tilting the lens or when an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used Non CPU lenses 16 AI AI modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses17 15 18 19 20 Medical NIKKOR 120mm f 4 21 Reflex NIKKOR 18 20 PC NIKKOR 10 22 AI type Teleconv...

Page 456: ...dusingNon CPU lens data 0 235 Use spot or center weighted metering if desired results are not achieved 20 For improved precision specify lens focal length and maximum aperture using Non CPU lens data 0 235 21 Canbeusedinmanualmode Matshutterspeedsslowerthanflashsyncspeedbyonestepor more 22 Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture In mode A preset aperture using lens aperture ring before per...

Page 457: ...commended but note that IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts type G E and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel Type G and E lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G E lens Type D lens ...

Page 458: ...ble when teleconverters are used with the AF S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f 2 8G IF ED 1 Single point AF is used when 3D tracking or auto area AF is selected forAF area mode 0 123 2 Autofocus not available 3 Focus data for focus points other than the center focus point are obtained from linesensors Accessory Maximum aperture of lens Focus points TC 14E TC 14E II TC 14E III f 4 or faster f 5 6 TC 17E II...

Page 459: ... be used with the D750 TC 16A AF teleconverter Non AI lenses Lenses that require the AU 1 focusing unit 400mm f 4 5 600mm f 5 6 800mm f 8 1200mm f 11 Fisheye 6mmf 5 6 7 5mmf 5 6 8mmf 8 OP 10mm f 5 6 2 1cm f 4 Extension Ring K2 180 600mm f 8 ED serial numbers 174041 174180 360 1200mm f 11 ED serial numbers 174031 174127 200 600mm f 9 5 serial numbers 280001 300490 AF lenses for the F3AF AF 80mm f 2...

Page 460: ...cting 1 2 30 20 to expose a smaller area The DX 24 16 angle of view is about 1 5 times smaller than the 35mm format angle of view while the 1 2 30 20 angle of view is about 1 2 times smaller To calculate the focal length of lenses in 35mm format when DX 24 16 is selected multiply the focal length of the lens by about 1 5 or by about 1 2 when 1 2 30 20 is selected for example the effective focal le...

Page 461: ...s Flash unit SB 910 SB 900 1 SB 800 SB 700 1 SB 600 SB 500 2 SB 400 3 SB 300 3 SB R200 4 Feature GuideNo ISO100 5 34 111 38 125 28 92 30 98 24 78 21 69 18 59 10 33 1 If a color filter is attached to the SB 910 SB 900 or SB 700when v or N flash isselected for white balance the camera will automatically detect the filter and adjust white balance appropriately 2 Users of the LED light can set camera ...

Page 462: ...vide the Guide Number by the aperture If for example the flash unit has a Guide Number of 34 m or 111 ft ISO 100 20 C 68 F its range at an aperture of f 5 6 is 34 5 6 or about 6 1 meters or in feet 111 5 6 approximately 19 ft 10 in For each twofold increase in ISO sensitivity multiply the Guide Number by the square root of two approximately 1 4 A The AS 15 Sync Terminal Adapter When the AS 15 sync...

Page 463: ...z AA Auto aperture z3 A Non TTL auto z3 GN Distance priority manual z z M Manual z z z z4 z4 z4 RPT Repeating flash z Advanced Wireless Lighting Master Remote flash control z z z4 z i TTL i TTL z z z4 A B Quick wireless flash control z z5 AA Auto aperture z6 A Non TTL auto z M Manual z z z4 RPT Repeating flash z Remote i TTL i TTL z z z z z A B Quick wireless flash control z z z z z AA Auto apertu...

Page 464: ... regardless of mode selected with flash unit 7 Available only in i TTL AA A GN and M flash control modes 8 Availalbe only in i TTL AA and A flash control modes 9 Available only in commander mode 10 Firmware updates for the SB 910 and SB 900 can be performed from the camera Color Information Communication flash z z z z z z Color Information Communication LED light z Auto FP High Speed Sync7 z z z z...

Page 465: ... mode A Non TTL auto M Manual G Repeating flash REAR Rear curtain sync4 1 Select mode P S A or M lower built in flash and use optional flash unit only 2 Flash mode is automaticallyset to TTL and shutter release isdisabled Set flashunit to A non TTL auto flash 3 Autofocus is available with AF S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f 2 8G IF ED and AF S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f 2 8G ED lenses only 4 Available when came...

Page 466: ...achieved at some ranges or aperture settings If the flash ready indicator flashes for about three seconds after a photograph is taken in i TTL or non TTL auto mode the flash has fired at full power and the photograph may be underexposed CLS compatible flash units only for information on the exposure and flash charge indicators on other units see the manual provided with the flash When an SC series...

Page 467: ...lumination is available with 24 135 mm AF lenses however autofocus is available only with the focus points shown at right Depending on the lens used and scene recorded the in focus indicator I may be displayed when the subject is not in focus or the camera may be unable to focus and the shutter release will be disabled In mode P the maximum aperture minimum f number is limited according to ISO sen...

Page 468: ...nce priority manual GN Manual Repeating flash Advanced wireless lighting D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section contact a Nikon authorized service represe...

Page 469: ...elease button A AE AF lock button multi selector and main and sub command dials for improved operation when taking photographs in portrait tall orientation When attaching the MB D16 remove the camera MB D16 contact cover Power Connector EP 5B AC Adapter EH 5b These accessories can be used to power the camera for extended periods EH 5a and EH 5 AC adapters can also be used The EP 5B is required to ...

Page 470: ...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 computer web browser Wireless Transmitter WT 5 Attach the WT 5 to the UT 1 to access wireless networks Note Use of LAN adapters requires an Ethernet or...

Page 471: ...ng Magnifier DG 2 The DG 2 magnifies the scene displayed in the center of the viewfinder for greater precision during focusing Eyepiece adapter required available separately EyepieceAdapterDK 22 The DK 22 is used when attaching the DG 2 magnifier Right AngleViewingAttachmentDR 6 The DR 6 attaches at a right angle to the viewfinder eyepiece allowing the image in the viewfinder to be viewed at right...

Page 472: ...sremote controller 0 193 WirelessRemoteControlML L3 The ML L3 uses a 3 VCR2025 battery Pressing the battery chamber latch to the right q insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber w Ensure that the battery is inserted in the correct orientation r Wireless Remote Controller WR R10 WR T10 When a WR R10 wireless remote controller is attached the camera can be controlled wirelessly ...

Page 473: ...ers 2 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 The latch locks the connector in place when the connector is fully inserted 3 Close the battery chamber cover Position the power connector cable so that it passes through the power connector slot and close the battery chamber cover...

Page 474: ...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 475: ... a blower to remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or seaside wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly Important Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not covered under warranty Lens mirror and viewfinder These glass elements are easily damaged Remove dust and lint w...

Page 476: ...he filter 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 CleanNow Holding the camera base down select Clean image sensor in the setup menu then highlight Clean now and press J The camera will check the image sensor and then begin cleaning Other operations can not be performed while cleaning is in progress Do not ...

Page 477: ... an option Highlight an option and press J Option Description 5 Clean at startup The image sensor is automatically cleaned each time the camera is turned on 6 Clean at shutdown The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each time the camera is turned off 7 Clean at startup shutdown The image sensor is cleaned automatically at startup and at shutdown Cleaning off Automatic image sens...

Page 478: ...ating the low pass filter If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu clean the image sensor manually 0 451 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 Cleaning can be performed again after a sh...

Page 479: ...horized service personnel 1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the low pass filter Turn the camera off and insert a fully charged battery or connect an optional AC adapter and power connector The Lock mirror up for cleaning option is only available in the setup menu at battery levels over J 2 Remove the lens Turn the camera o...

Page 480: ...aise the mirror Press the shutter release button all the way down The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open revealing the low pass filter The display in the viewfinder will turn off and the row of dashes in the control panel will flash 6 Examine the low pass filter Holding the camera so that light falls on the low pass filter examine the filter for dust or lint If no foreign obje...

Page 481: ...e Replace the lens or body cap A Use a Reliable Power Source The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged If the camera powers off while the mirror is raised the curtain will close automatically To prevent damage to the curtain observe the following precautions Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is raised If the battery runs low while the mir...

Page 482: ...y environments Should foreign matter find its way onto the low pass filter clean the filter as described above or have the filter cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on the filter can be retouched using the clean image options available in some imaging applications D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision devi...

Page 483: ...elds Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor damage data stored on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an extended period Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriora...

Page 484: ... clean Do not touch the shutter curtain The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain poke it with cleaning tools or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower These actions could scratch deform or tear the curtain Storage To prevent mold or mildew store the camera in a dry well ventilated area If you are using an AC...

Page 485: ...f improperly handled Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xiii xvi of this manual Observe the following precautions when handling batteries Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat Keep the battery terminals clean Turn the product off before replacing the battery Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not i...

Page 486: ...he battery 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 to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged Remove and reinsert the batt...

Page 487: ...cement batteries on short notice Note that on cold days the capacity of batteries tends to decrease Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge Used batteries are a valuable resource recycle in accord with local regulations ...

Page 488: ...A M k p n o s w 0 l m r t u v x y z g i u 1 2 3 Shooting menus White balance Set Picture Control Active D Lighting 1 1 1 1 HDR high dynamic range Long exposure NR High ISO NR ISO sensitivity settings 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Multiple exposure Movie ISO sensitivity settings Time lapse photography Other settings Metering Exposure compensation Bracketing Flash mode Flash compensation FV lock ...

Page 489: ...ewfinder AFmode Live view movie AF area mode Live view movie 3 3 3 Custom Settings a9 Built in AF assist illuminator 4 5 b3 Easy exposure compensation b4 Matrix metering b5 Center weighted area d5 Flash warning e2 Flash shutter speed e3 Flash cntrl for built in flash Optional flash e4 Exposure comp for flash e5 Modeling flash e6 Auto bracketing set e7 Bracketing order i j P S A M k p n o s w 0 l m...

Page 490: ... over 161 3 EV are reduced to 161 3 EV Exposure Program Mode P ISO 100 lens with maximum aperture of f 1 4 and minimum aperture of f 16 e g AF 50mm f 1 4D Aperture Shutter speed seconds 4 5 3 1 2 1 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 f 1 4 f 1 f 2 f 2 8 f 4 f 5 6 f 8 f 11 f 16 f 22 f 32 30 15 8 4 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 0 1 9 1 8 1 7 1 6 1 5 1 4 EV 2 3 1 6 1 3 f 1 4 f 16 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 250...

Page 491: ...autofocus AF S 0 121 single point AF 0 123 and the center focus point 0 127 and then frame a high contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter release button halfway to focus the camera With the camera in focus use the diopter adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus in the viewfinder If necessary viewfinder focus can be further adjusted using optional correctiv...

Page 492: ...a is not in mode A or M 0 88 Camera is slow to respond to shutter release button Select Off for Custom Setting d4 Exposure delay mode 0 339 No photo taken when remote control shutter release button is pressed Replace battery in remote control 0 444 Choose an option other than Off for Remote control mode ML L3 0 193 Flash is charging 0 195 Time selected for Custom Setting c5 Remote on duration ML L...

Page 493: ... off 0 317 Noise bright spots randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines appear in photos Choose lower ISO sensitivity or use high ISO noise reduction 0 134 317 Shutter speed is slower than 1 s use long exposure noise reduction 0 317 Turn Active D Lighting off to avoid heightening the effects of noise 0 175 AF assist illuminator does not light AF assist illuminator does not light if AF C is select...

Page 494: ...a button wait for the internal circuits to cool and then try again Note that the camera may feel warm to the touch but this does not indicate a malfunction Image artifacts appear during live view The temperature of the camera s internal circuits may rise during live view causing image noise in the form of bright spots randomly spaced bright pixels or fog Exit live view when the camera is not in us...

Page 495: ...5 Can not measure white balance Subject is too dark or too bright 0 158 Imagecannotbeselectedassourceformanualpresetwhitebalance Image was not created with D750 0 162 White balance bracketing unavailable NEF RAW or NEF JPEG image quality option selected for image quality 0 115 Multiple exposure mode is in effect 0 221 Effects of Picture Control differ from image to image A auto is selected for sha...

Page 496: ...re Picture is protected remove protection 0 257 Memory card is locked 0 33 Can not retouch picture Photo can not be further edited with this camera 0 395 Can not change print order Memory card is full delete pictures 0 38 258 Memory card is locked 0 33 Can not select photo for printing Photo is in NEF RAW format Transfer photos to computer and print using ViewNX 2 supplied or Capture NX D availabl...

Page 497: ...nsor cleaning is performed 0 380 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 0 268 Smart devices do not display the camera SSID network name Confirm that Enable is selected for Wi Fi Network connecti...

Page 498: ...es Battery exhausted Recharge or replace battery xxii 25 26 Battery can not be used Contact Nikon authorized service representative An extremely exhausted rechargeable Li ion battery or a third party battery is inserted either in the camera or in the optional MB D16 battery pack Replacethebattery or recharge the battery if the rechargeable Li ion battery is exhausted F No lens attached or non CPU ...

Page 499: ...peed or aperture display flash Subject too bright photo will be overexposed Use a lower ISO sensitivity 134 In shooting mode P Use optional ND filter 442 S Increase shutter speed 90 A Choose a smaller aperture higher f number 91 Choose another shooting mode 6 Subject too dark photo will be underexposed Use a higher ISO sensitivity 134 In shooting mode P Use flash 180 S Lower shutter speed 90 A Cho...

Page 500: ...n monitor if underexposed adjust settings and try again 241 n flashes j flashes Memory insufficient to recordfurtherphotosat current settings or camera has run out of file or folder numbers Reduce quality or size 115 118 Delete photographs after copying important images to computer or other device 258 Insert new memory card 26 O flashes Camera malfunction Release shutter If error persists or appea...

Page 501: ...y card Use Nikon approved card 491 Check that contacts are clean If card is damaged contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative Unabletocreate new folder Delete files or insert new memory card after copying importantimages to computer or other device 26 258 g W O flashes Camera can not control Eye Fi card Check that Eye Fi card firmware is up to date 391 Copy files on Eye Fi card t...

Page 502: ...s not set Set camera clock 28 381 Unable to start live view Please wait The internal temperature of the camera is high Waitfortheinternal circuits to cool before resuming live view or movie recording 466 Folder contains no images No images on memory card or in folder s selected for playback Select folder containing images from Playback folder menu or insertmemorycard containing images 26 300 All i...

Page 503: ...395 This movie cannot be edited The selected movie can not be edited Movies created with other devices can not be edited Movies mustbeat least two seconds long 85 Could not connect multiple devices detected Try again later Multiple smart devices are attempting to connect to camera simultaneously Wait a few minutes before trying again 282 Error Wi Fi error Select Disable for Wi Fi Network connectio...

Page 504: ...inter is not of selected size Insert paper of correct size and select Continue 271 Paper jam Paper is jammed in printer Clear jam and select Continue 271 Out of paper Printer is out of paper Insert paper of selected size and select Continue 271 Check ink supply Ink error Check ink To resume select Continue 271 Out of ink Printer is out of ink Replace ink and select Continue 271 See printer manual ...

Page 505: ...System Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data Capture NX D software required Storage Image size pixels FX 36 24 image area 6016 4016 4512 3008 3008 2008 1 2 30 20 image area 5008 3336 3752 2504 2504 1664 DX 24 16 image area 3936 2624 2944 1968 1968 1312 FX format photographs taken in movie live view 6016 3376 4512 2528 3008 1688 DX format photographstaken in movie live view 3936 2224 ...

Page 506: ...SD Secure Digital and UHS I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards Double slot Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of copies created using NEF JPEG pictures can be copied between cards File system DCF 2 0 DPOF Exif 2 3 PictBridge Viewfinder Viewfinder Eye level pentaprism single lens reflex viewfinder Frame coverage FX 36 24 Approx 100 horizontal and 100 vertica...

Page 507: ...nd DX lenses using DX 24 16 1 5 image area AI P NIKKOR lenses and non CPU AI lenses A and M modes only IX NIKKOR lenses lenses for the F3AF and non AI lenses can not be used The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster the electronic rangefinder supports the 11 focus points with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f 8 or faster Shutter Type ...

Page 508: ...s color matrix metering III other CPU lenses color matrix metering available with non CPU lenses if user provides lens data Center weighted Weight of approximately 75 given to 12 mm circle in center of frame Diameter of circle can be changed to 8 15 or 20 mm or weighting can be based on average of entire frame non CPU lenses use 12 mm circle Spot Meters 4 mm circle about 1 5 of frame centered on s...

Page 509: ...V in P S A M h and modes Exposure bracketing 2 9 frames in steps of 1 3 1 2 2 3 or 1 EV 2 5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV Flash bracketing 2 9 frames in steps of 1 3 1 2 2 3 or 1 EV 2 5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV White balance bracketing 2 3 frames in steps of 1 2 or 3 ADL bracketing 2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 5 frames using preset values for all frames Exposure lock Luminos...

Page 510: ... AF A predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status Manual focus M Electronic rangefinder can be used Focus point Can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points AF area mode Single point AF 9 21 or 51 point dynamic area AF 3D tracking group area AF auto area AF Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter release button halfway single servo AF or by pressing A AE ...

Page 511: ...FP High Speed Sync supported Flash compensation 3 1 EV in increments of 1 3 or 1 2 EV Flash ready indicator Lights when built in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged blinks after flash is fired at full output Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS Nikon CLS supported commander mode option available Sync terminal AS 15...

Page 512: ...d Frame size pixels and frame rate 1920 1080 60 p progressive 50 p 30 p 25 p 24 p 1280 720 60 p 50 p Actual frame rates for 60 p 50 p 30 p 25 p and 24 p are 59 94 50 29 97 25 and 23 976 fps respectively options support both high and normal image quality File format MOV Video compression H 264 MPEG 4 Advanced Video Coding Audio recording format Linear PCM Audio recording device Built in or external...

Page 513: ...ilable separately Audio input Stereo mini pin jack 3 5 mm diameter plug in power supported Audio output Stereo mini pin jack 3 5 mm diameter Wireless D750 only not available with the D750 K Standards IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g Communications protocols IEEE 802 11b DSSS CCK IEEE 802 11g OFDM Operating frequency 2412 2462 MHz channels 1 11 Range line of sight Approximately 30 m 98 ft assumes no inter...

Page 514: ...n Italian Japanese Korean Marathi Norwegian Persian Polish Portuguese Portugal and Brazil Romanian Russian Serbian Spanish Swedish Tamil Telugu Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese Power source Battery One EN EL15 rechargeable Li ion battery Battery pack Optional MB D16 multi power battery pack with one Nikon EN EL15 rechargeable Li ion battery or six AA alkaline Ni MH or lithium batteries AC adapter...

Page 515: ...ble Li ion batteries Charging time Approx 2 hours and 35 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F when no charge remains Operating temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Dimensions W H D Approx 95 33 5 71 mm 3 7 1 3 2 8 in excluding projections Length of power cable if supplied Approx 1 5 m 4 9 ft Weight Approx 115 g 4 1 oz excluding supplied power connector power cable or AC wall adapter EN EL15 R...

Page 516: ...ital Still Cameras version 2 3 a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif compliant printers PictBridge A standard developed through cooperation with the digital camera and printer industries allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without first transferring them to a computer HDMI High Definitio...

Page 517: ...re trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Wi Fi and the Wi Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance 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 A Conformity Marking The standards with which the camera complies can be view...

Page 518: ...490 A Certificates ...

Page 519: ...ard will be used are SDHC compliant The camera supports UHS 1 3 Check that anycard readers or other devices with whichthe card will be used are SDXC compliant The camera supports UHS 1 Other cards have not been tested For more details on the above cards please contact the manufacturer Approved Memory Cards SD cards SDHC cards2 SDXC cards3 SanDisk 2 GB1 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB Toshiba 64...

Page 520: ...crop Memory Card Capacity Image quality Image size File size1 No of images1 Buffer capacity2 NEF RAW Losslesscompressed 12 bit 21 0 MB 376 25 NEF RAW Losslesscompressed 14 bit 26 9 MB 292 15 NEF RAW Compressed 12 bit 19 2 MB 507 33 NEF RAW Compressed 14 bit 23 9 MB 425 21 JPEG fine3 Large 12 6 MB 923 87 Medium 7 7 MB 1500 100 Small 4 1 MB 2900 100 JPEG normal3 Large 6 7 MB 1800 100 Medium 3 9 MB 2...

Page 521: ...e file size of JPEG images number of images and buffer capacity drop accordingly Image quality Image size File size1 No of images1 Buffer capacity2 NEF RAW Losslesscompressed 12 bit 10 5 MB 579 100 NEF RAW Losslesscompressed 14 bit 13 1 MB 449 48 NEF RAW Compressed 12 bit 9 8MB 785 100 NEF RAW Compressed 14 bit 11 9 MB 656 100 JPEG fine3 Large 6 2MB 1900 100 Medium 3 9MB 3000 100 Small 2 3MB 5000 ...

Page 522: ...le frame release mode CIPA standard1 One EN EL15 battery camera Approximately 1230 shots One EN EL15 battery MB D16 Approximately 1230 shots Six AA alkaline batteries MB D16 Approximately 430 shots Photographs continuous release mode Nikon standard2 One EN EL15 battery camera Approximately 4420 shots One EN EL15 battery MB D16 Approximately 4420 shots Six AA alkaline batteries MB D16 Approximately...

Page 523: ...e camera at default settings and an AF S NIKKOR 24 85mm f 3 5 4 5G ED VR lens under conditions specified by the Camera and ImagingProductsAssociation CIPA Individualmoviescanbeupto20minutes 1080 60p in length or 4 GB in size recording may end before these limits are reached if the camera temperature rises The following can reduce battery life Using the monitor Keeping the shutter release button pr...

Page 524: ... 0 7 m 2 ft 4 in the following lenses may block the AF assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor AF S NIKKOR 16 35mm f 4G ED VR AF S Zoom Nikkor 17 35mm f 2 8D IF ED AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 17 55mm f 2 8G IF ED AF S DX VR Zoom Nikkor 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6G IF ED AF Zoom Nikkor 20 35mm f 2 8D IF AF Zoom Nikkor 24 85mm f 2 8 4D IF AF S NIKKOR 24 85mm f 3 5 4 5G ED VR AF Zoom Nik...

Page 525: ...f 3 5 5 6G IF ED AF S Zoom Nikkor 28 70mm f 2 8D IF ED AF S NIKKOR 28 300mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR AF Micro Nikkor 200mm f 4D IF ED At ranges under 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in the following lenses may block the AF assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor AF S NIKKOR 14 24mm f 2 8G ED AF S DX NIKKOR 18 300mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR AF S DX NIKKOR 55 300mm f 4 5 5 6G ED VR AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 7...

Page 526: ...ove lens hoods to prevent shadows The flash may be unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at ranges less than those given below Shadow Vignetting Lens Zoom position Minimum distance without vignetting DX AF S DX NIKKOR 10 24mm f 3 5 4 5G ED 18 24 mm No vignetting AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 12 24mm f 4G IF ED 18 mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in 20 24 mm No vignetting AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 17 55mm f ...

Page 527: ... 3 in AF S NIKKOR 24mm f 1 4G ED 24 mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in AF S NIKKOR 24 70mm f 2 8G ED 35 mm 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in 50 70 mm No vignetting AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G IF ED 24 mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in 35 120 mm No vignetting AF S NIKKOR 24 120mm f 4G ED VR 24 mm 2 0 m 6 ft 7 in 28 mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in 50 120 mm No vignetting AF S Zoom Nikkor 28 70mm f 2 8D IF ED 28 mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in 50 70 mm No vigne...

Page 528: ...KKOR AI S AI and AI modifed AI 50 300mm f 4 5 modified AI 50 300mm f 4 5 AI S 50 300mm f 4 5 ED and AI 50 300mm f 4 5 ED lenses must be used at a zoom position of 70 mm or above With AI S and AI 25 50mm f 4 ED lenses the ranges above which vignetting will not occur are 2 0 m 6 ft 7 in at a zoom position of 25 mm and 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in at a zoom position of 28 mm vignetting will not occur at zoom posi...

Page 529: ...338 U Continuous high speed 103 J Quiet shutter release 103 M Qc shutter release 103 E Self timer 103 106 V Mirror up 104 109 Face priority AF 58 Wide area AF 58 Normal area AF 58 Subject tracking AF 58 a Matrix 139 335 Z Center weighted 139 335 b Spot 139 h Highlight weighted 139 AUTO Auto flash 181 Y Red eye reduction 181 183 SLOW Slow sync 181 183 REAR Rear curtain sync 183 E Exposure compensat...

Page 530: ... button 373 Auto White balance 145 Auto bracketing 202 353 Auto bracketing set 353 Auto distortion control 316 Auto DX crop 111 Auto flash 181 Auto FP high speed sync 345 346 Auto image rotation 382 Auto ISO sensitivity control 136 322 Auto area AF 124 126 Autoexposure lock 141 Autofocus 57 59 120 130 Autofocus mode 57 121 Auto servo AF 121 Available settings 460 B Backlight 5 342 Backup Role play...

Page 531: ...mize command dials 363 Cyanotype Monochrome 400 D Date and time 28 381 Date format 381 Daylight saving time 381 DCF 488 Default settings 199 292 311 318 326 Delayed remote Remote control mode ML L3 193 Delete 38 258 Delete all images 260 Delete current image 38 258 Delete selected images 260 Depth of field 92 Destination 72 319 Device control HDMI 278 Digital Print Order Format 274 275 488 Diopter...

Page 532: ...on 114 356 370 f number 89 92 431 Focal length 237 432 Focal plane mark 133 Focus indicator 36 129 133 Focus lock 129 Focus mode 57 121 Focus point 58 123 127 133 329 330 331 Focus point illumination 329 Focus point wrap around 330 Focus tracking 122 328 Focus tracking with lock on 328 Focusing screen 479 Focus mode selector 57 120 Format memory card 375 Frame interval Slide show 308 Frame size fr...

Page 533: ...4 65 66 78 Live view photography 54 Live view selector 54 66 Lo Sensitivity 135 Location data 239 253 Lock mirror up for cleaning 451 Long exposure NR 317 Lossless compressed Type 117 M M medium 77 118 Manage Picture Control 170 Manual 93 132 Manual Flash cntrl for built in flash 347 Manual focus 60 132 329 Matrix metering 139 335 Max continuous release 339 Maximum aperture 187 430 439 Maximum sen...

Page 534: ...ge size 272 Perspective control 415 Photo information 246 302 Photo shooting menu 310 PictBridge 271 488 Picture Controls 165 167 Picture size 432 PIN entry WPS 285 Pitching 388 Playback 37 241 Playback display options 302 Playback folder 300 Playback information 246 302 Playback menu 300 Playback slot and folder 245 Playback zoom 255 Portrait Set Picture Control 165 Power aperture 72 73 370 372 P...

Page 535: ...B 249 314 Role played by card in Slot 2 119 Rotate tall 308 S S small 77 118 Save selected frame 81 86 Save user settings 99 Save load settings 386 Saving camera settings 386 Scene mode 41 SD memory card 26 31 119 491 492 Select date 261 274 301 Select to send to smart device deselect 245 289 Selective color 48 52 417 Self timer 103 106 337 Sensitivity 134 136 322 Sepia Monochrome 400 Set clock fr...

Page 536: ...81 Tripod 3 Two button reset 199 Type D lens 426 429 Type E lens 426 429 Type G lens 426 429 U USB cable 266 User settings 99 UT 1 269 442 UTC 240 253 V View SSID 287 Viewfinder 10 29 443 478 Viewfinder eyepiece 107 Viewfinder eyepiece cap 107 Viewfinder focus 29 443 Viewfinder grid display 341 ViewNX 2 262 314 Vignette control 315 Virtual horizon 64 75 359 388 Vivid Set Picture Control 165 Volume...

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