DIGITAL CAMERA Menu Guide This manual details menu options and provides information on accessories and connecting the camera to other devices.
Table of Contents Menu Guide 9 Defaults .......................................................................................... 9 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images............................ 18 Delete ............................................................................................. 19 Playback Folder........................................................................... 19 Hide Image ...................................................................................
Active D-Lighting....................................................................... Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction)................................... High ISO NR ................................................................................. Vignette Control ........................................................................ Auto Distortion Control........................................................... Flicker Reduction ......................................................
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings.............. 81 Reset Custom Settings ............................................................. 84 a: Autofocus.......................................................................................84 a1: AF-C Priority Selection....................................................... 84 a2: AF-S Priority Selection ....................................................... 85 a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On..........................................
d4: Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter................................... 99 d5: File Number Sequence ................................................... 100 d6: Viewfinder Grid Display ................................................. 101 d7: ISO Display.......................................................................... 101 d8: LCD Illumination............................................................... 101 d9: Optical VR............................................................................
Information Display................................................................ Auto Info Display..................................................................... Info Display Auto Off.............................................................. AF Fine-Tune............................................................................. Clean Image Sensor................................................................ Lock Mirror up for Cleaning.................................................
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies .......... 157 NEF (RAW) Processing............................................................ 160 Trim............................................................................................... 163 Resize ........................................................................................... 164 D-Lighting .................................................................................. 166 Quick Retouch ...............................................
Optional Flash Units 188 Flash Control Options............................................................. 188 Built-in or Camera-Mounted Flash............................................. 188 Remote Flash Photography.......................................................... 189 Optical AWL .............................................................................. 190 Built-in Flash/SB-500 ....................................................................... 190 Other Flash Units...................
Menu Guide Defaults The default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below.
❚❚ Photo Shooting Menu Defaults Option Storage folder (0 27) Rename Select folder by number File naming (0 31) Flash control (0 32) Flash control mode (built-in)/Flash control mode (external) Wireless flash options Choose image area (0 35) Image quality (0 36) Image size (0 37) NEF (RAW) recording (0 37) NEF (RAW) compression NEF (RAW) bit depth ISO sensitivity settings (0 38) ISO sensitivity Auto ISO sensitivity control White balance (0 39) Fine-tuning Choose color temp.
Option Default Auto distortion control (0 46) Off Flicker reduction (0 47) Flicker reduction setting Disable Flicker reduction indicator On Remote control mode (ML-L3) (0 49) Off Auto bracketing set (0 49) AE & flash bracketing Multiple exposure (0 50) * Multiple exposure mode Off Number of shots 2 Overlay mode Average Keep all exposures On HDR (high dynamic range) (0 57) HDR mode Off HDR strength Auto Interval timer shooting (0 58) Off Start options Now Interval 1 minute No.
❚❚ Movie Shooting Menu Defaults Option File naming (0 67) Choose image area (0 67) Frame size/frame rate (0 68) Movie quality (0 68) Movie file type (0 68) ISO sensitivity settings (0 69) Maximum sensitivity Auto ISO control (mode M) ISO sensitivity (mode M) White balance (0 70) Fine-tuning Choose color temp.
❚❚ Custom Settings Menu Defaults a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 a9 a10 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 c1 c2 c3 Option AF-C priority selection (0 84) AF-S priority selection (0 85) Focus tracking with lock-on (0 86) Number of focus points (0 86) Store points by orientation (0 87) AF activation (0 88) Focus point wrap-around (0 89) Focus point options (0 90) Focus point illumination Manual focus mode Built-in AF-assist illuminator (0 91) Manual focus ring in AF mode (0 92) ISO sensitivity step value (0 93) EV steps for exposu
Option c4 Monitor off delay (0 97) Playback Menus Information display Image review Live view c5 Remote on duration (ML-L3) (0 97) d1 CL mode shooting speed (0 98) d2 Max. continuous release (0 98) d3 Exposure delay mode (0 98) d4 Electronic front-curtain shutter (0 99) d5 File number sequence (0 100) d6 Viewfinder grid display (0 101) d7 ISO display (0 101) d8 LCD illumination (0 101) d9 Optical VR (0 101) e1 Flash sync speed (0 102) e2 Flash shutter speed (0 104) e3 Exposure comp.
Option f1 Custom control assignment (0 106) Fn1 button Fn1 button + y Fn2 button Fn2 button + y AE-L/AF-L button AE-L/AF-L button + y BKT button + y Movie record button + y f2 OK button (0 114) Shooting mode Playback mode Live view f3 Customize command dials (0 115) Reverse rotation Change main/sub Menus and playback Sub-dial frame advance f4 Release button to use dial (0 117) f5 Reverse indicators (0 117) g1 Custom control assignment (0 118) Fn1 button Fn2 button AE-L/AF-L button Shutter-release button De
❚❚ Setup Menu Defaults Option Save user settings (0 123) Save to U1 Save to U2 Time zone and date (0 126) Sync with smart device Daylight saving time Monitor brightness (0 127) Menus/playback Live view Monitor color balance (0 127) Information display (0 129) Auto info display (0 129) Info display auto off (0 130) AF fine-tune (0 130) AF fine-tune (On/Off) Clean image sensor (0 134) Clean at startup/shutdown Beep options (0 142) Beep on/off Volume Pitch Touch controls (0 143) Enable/disable touch controls F
Option HDMI (0 143) Output resolution Advanced Output range Output display size Live view on-screen display Dual monitor Location data (0 144) Download from smart device External GPS device options Standby timer Set clock from satellite Wireless remote (WR) options (0 145) LED lamp Link mode Assign remote (WR) Fn button (0 147) Airplane mode (0 147) Send to smart device (auto) (0 149) Bluetooth (0 150) Network connection Send while off Eye-Fi upload (0 151) Slot empty release lock (0 153) Default Auto Auto
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the K (playback menu) tab. G button Option Delete Playback folder Hide image Playback display options Image review After delete 0 19 19 20 22 22 22 Option Auto image rotation Rotate tall Slide show Rating Select to send to smart device A See Also For menu defaults, see “Playback Menu Defaults” (0 9).
Delete G button ➜ D playback menu Delete multiple images. Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures. Select n date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date. R All Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback. Playback Folder G button ➜ D playback menu Choose a folder for playback. Option Description Pictures in all folders created with the D7500 will be visible during playback.
Hide Image G button ➜ D playback menu Hide or reveal pictures. Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide image menu and can only be deleted by formatting the memory card. Option Select/set Select date Deselect all Description Hide or reveal selected pictures. 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.
2 Select pictures. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X/T button) and press W (Z) to select the current picture. Selected pictures are W (Z) button marked by a R icon; to deselect a picture, highlight it and press W (Z) again. Continue until all the desired pictures have been selected. 3 Press J. Press J to complete the operation.
Playback Display Options G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the information available in the playback photo information display. 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 the playback menu, press J. Image Review G button ➜ D playback menu Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting.
Auto Image Rotation G button ➜ D playback menu Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in ViewNX-i or in Capture NX-D. The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90° clockwise Camera rotated 90° counter-clockwise Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected.
Slide Show G button ➜ D playback menu Create a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 19). Hidden images (0 20) are not displayed. Option Start Description Start slide show. Choose type of image displayed from Still images and Image type movies, Still images only, and Movies only. Frame interval Choose how long each picture will be displayed. To start the slide show, highlight Start and press J.
A dialog is displayed when the show ends. Select Restart to restart or Exit to return to the playback menu. Rating G button ➜ D playback menu Highlight pictures using the multi selector and press and hold the W (Z) while pressing 1 or 3 to choose ratings of from zero to five stars, or select ) to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion. To view the highlighted picture full frame, press and hold the X (T). Press J to put your selection into effect.
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To display the photo shooting menu, press G and select the C (photo shooting menu) tab.
Reset Photo Shooting Menu G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Select Yes to restore photo shooting menu options to their default values (0 10). Storage Folder G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Rename folders and select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored. Folder Folder number Folder name ❚❚ Rename Folders are identified by a 5-character folder name preceded by a 3-digit folder number assigned automatically by the camera.
A Text Entry A dialog is displayed when text entry is Text display area required. Tap the letters on the touch-screen keyboard. You can also use the multi selector to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and press J to insert the highlighted character at the current cursor position (note that if a character is entered when the field is full, the last character in the field will be deleted). To delete the character under the cursor, press the O (Q) button.
❚❚ Select Folder by Number To select folders by number or create a new folder with the current folder name and a new folder number: 1 Choose Select folder by number. Highlight Select folder by number and press 2. 2 Choose a folder number. Press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit, press 1 or 3 to change. If a folder with 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.
❚❚ Select Folder from List To choose from a list of existing folders: 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 stored in the selected folder.
File Naming G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Photographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space (0 44), “_DSC”, followed by a four-digit number and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSC_0001.JPG”). The File naming option is used to select three letters to replace the “DSC” portion of the file name. A Extensions The following extensions are used: “.NEF” for NEF (RAW) images, “.JPG” for JPEG images, “.MOV” for MOV movies, “.
Flash Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose the flash control mode for the built-in flash and for optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe and adjust settings for off-camera flash photography. For more information on using optional flash units, see “Optional Flash Units” (0 188). ❚❚ Flash Control Mode (Built-in) The flash control mode for the built-in flash can be selected using the Flash control > Flash control mode (built-in) option in the photo shooting menu.
A “Times“ The options available for Repeating Flash > Times are determined by flash output.
❚❚ Wireless Flash Options Adjust settings for simultaneous wireless control of multiple remote flash units. When an option other than Off is selected, Group flash options can be used to choose the flash mode and flash level for the flash units in each group. Option Description The remote flash units are controlled using low-intensity flashes emitted by the master flash. Available only when Optical AWL the built-in flash is raised or with an SB-500 mounted on the camera accessory shoe.
Choose Image Area G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose an image area from DX (24×16) and 1.3× (18×12). Option a DX (24×16) Z 1.3× (18×12) Description Pictures are recorded using a 23.5 × 15.7 mm image area (DX format). Pictures are recorded using a 18.0 × 12.0 mm image area, producing a telephoto effect without the need to change lenses.
Image Quality G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality). Option File type NEF (RAW) NEF NEF (RAW)+ JPEG fine★/ NEF (RAW)+ JPEG fine NEF (RAW)+ JPEG normal★/ NEF (RAW)+ JPEG normal NEF (RAW)+ JPEG basic★/ NEF (RAW)+ JPEG basic JPEG fine★/ JPEG fine JPEG normal★/ JPEG normal JPEG basic★/ JPEG basic Description RAW data from the image sensor are saved without additional processing.
Image Size G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from # Large, $ Medium, or % Small (note that image size varies depending on the option selected for Choose image area): Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) * Large 5568 × 3712 47.1 × 31.4/18.6 × 12.4 DX (24×16) Medium 4176 × 2784 35.4 × 23.6/13.9 × 9.3 Small 2784 × 1856 23.6 × 15.7/ 9.3 × 6.2 Large 4272 × 2848 36.2 × 24.1/14.2 × 9.5 1.3× (18×12) Medium 3200 × 2136 27.1 × 18.1/10.7 × 7.1 Small 2128 × 1424 18.0 × 12.
❚❚ NEF (RAW) Bit Depth Option q 12-bit r 14-bit Description NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit-depth of 12 bits. NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit depth of 14 bits, producing files larger than those with a bit depth of 12 bits but increasing the color data recorded. ISO Sensitivity Settings G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Adjust ISO sensitivity settings for photographs. Option Description Adjust ISO sensitivity. Select from values between ISO 100 and 51200. Settings of from about 0.
White Balance G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Match white balance to the light source. Option Description White balance is adjusted automatically. For best results, use type G, E or D lens. If Normal built-in or optional flash fires, results are Keep warm lighting colors adjusted appropriately. Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting. v Auto J I Fluorescent Warm-white fluorescent Use with: • Sodium-vapor lighting (found in sports venues). • Warm-white fluorescent lights.
Set Picture Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose how new photos will be processed. Select according to the type of scene or your creative intent. Option n Auto Q Standard R Neutral S Vivid T Monochrome e Portrait f Landscape q Flat 40 Menu Guide Description The camera automatically adjusts hues and tones based on the Standard Picture Control.
Manage Picture Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Create custom Picture Controls. Option Save/edit Rename Delete Load/save Description Create a new custom Picture Control based on an existing preset or custom Picture Control, or edit existing custom Picture Controls (0 41). Rename a selected Picture Control. Delete a selected Picture Control. Use the following options to copy custom Picture Controls to and from memory cards.
2 Select a Picture Control. Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2, or press J to proceed to Step 4 to save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification. 3 Edit the selected Picture Control. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O (Q) button. Press J when settings are complete. 4 Select a destination. Choose a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2.
5 Name the Picture Control. A text-entry dialog will be displayed. By default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control; to choose a different name, rename the Picture Control as described in “Text Entry” (0 28). Tap the keyboard selection button to cycle through the upper-case, lower-case, and symbol keyboards. Custom Picture Control names can be up to nineteen characters long.
Color Space G button ➜ C photo shooting menu The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. sRGB is recommended for general-purpose printing and display, Adobe RGB, with its broader gamut of colors, for professional publication and commercial printing. A Adobe RGB For accurate color reproduction, Adobe RGB images require applications, displays, and printers that support color management.
Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) G button ➜ C photo shooting menu If On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s will be processed to reduce noise (bright spots or fog). The time required for processing roughly doubles; during processing, “l m” will flash in the shutter speed/aperture displays and pictures can not be taken (if the camera is turned off before processing is complete, the picture will be saved but noise reduction will not be performed).
Vignette Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu “Vignetting” is a drop in brightness at the edges of a photograph. Vignette control reduces vignetting for type G, E, and D lenses (PC lenses excluded). Its effects vary from lens to lens and are most noticeable at maximum aperture. Choose from High, Normal, Low, and Off.
Flicker Reduction G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Reduce banding or (in photographs taken in continuous release modes) uneven exposure or coloration caused by the flicker of such light sources as fluorescent or mercury-vapor lamps during viewfinder photography. Option Description When Enable is selected, the camera will time Flicker reduction photographs to reduce the effects of flicker. Note that setting the frame rate may drop while flicker reduction is in effect.
A Flicker Reduction in the Photo Shooting Menu Take a test shot and view the results before taking additional photographs. Flicker reduction can detect flicker at 100 and 120 Hz (associated respectively with AC power supplies of 50 and 60 Hz). Flicker may not be detected or the desired results may not be achieved with dark backgrounds, bright light sources, or decorative lighting displays and other non-standard lighting.
Remote Control Mode (ML-L3) G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose how the camera behaves when used with an optional ML-L3 remote control (0 222). Option % $ & 7 Description Shutter is released 2 s after ML-L3 shutter-release Delayed remote button is pressed. Quick-response Shutter is released when ML-L3 shutter-release remote button is pressed. Press ML-L3 shutter-release button once to raise Remote mirror, again to release shutter and take mirror-up photograph.
Multiple Exposure G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Record two to ten NEF (RAW) exposures as a single photograph. Option Description • 6 On (series): Take a series of multiple exposures. Select Off to resume normal shooting. Multiple • On (single photo): Take one multiple exposure. exposure mode • Off: Exit without creating additional multiple exposures. Choose the number of exposures that will be combined Number of shots to form a single photograph.
❚❚ Creating a Multiple Exposure Multiple exposures can not be recorded in live view. Exit live view before proceeding. A Extended Recording Times If the monitor turns off during playback or menu operations and no operations are performed for about 30 s, shooting will end and a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point. The time available to record the next exposure can be extended by choosing longer times for Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 96).
3 Choose the number of shots. Highlight Number of shots and press 2. Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press J. A The BKT Button If Multiple exposure is selected for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment) > BKT button + y (0 106), you can select the multiple exposure mode by pressing the BKT button and rotating the main command dial and the number of shots by pressing the BKT button and rotating the sub-command dial.
6 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. In continuous release modes, the camera records all exposures in a single burst. If On (series) is selected, the camera will continue to record multiple exposures while the shutter-release button is pressed; if On (single photo) is selected, multiple exposure shooting will end after the first photograph.
❚❚ Using the i Button The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the K button during a multiple exposure and then pressing the i button. Use the touch screen or navigate the menu using the multi selector, pressing 1 or 3 to highlight items and pressing J to select. i button • View progress: View a preview created from the exposures recorded to the current point. • Retake last exposure: Retake the most recent exposure.
❚❚ Ending Multiple Exposures To end a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, select Off for multiple exposure mode or press the K button followed by the i button and select either Save and exit or Discard and exit. If shooting ends or you select Save and exit before the specified number of exposures have been taken, a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point.
A Interval Timer Photography If interval timer photography is activated before the first exposure is taken, the camera will record exposures at the selected interval until the number of exposures specified in the multiple exposure menu have been taken (the number of shots listed in the interval timer shooting menu is ignored).
HDR (High Dynamic Range) G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Used with high contrast subjects, High Dynamic Range (HDR) preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two shots taken at different exposures. Option HDR mode HDR strength Description • 6 On (series): Take a series of HDR photographs. Select Off to resume normal shooting. • On (single photo): Take one HDR photograph. • Off: Exit without taking additional HDR photographs. Choose the HDR strength.
Interval Timer Shooting G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Take photographs at the selected interval until the specified number of shots has been recorded. Select a release mode other than self-timer (E) and mirror up (MUP) when using the interval timer. Option Description Start interval timer shooting, either after 3 s (Now selected for Start options) or at a selected date and Start time (Choose start day and start time). Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken.
❚❚ Interval Timer Photography D Before Shooting Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. Once settings have been adjusted to your satisfaction, 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.
2 Adjust interval timer settings. Choose a start option, interval, number of shots per interval, and exposure smoothing option. • To choose a start option: Highlight Start options and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. To start shooting immediately, select Now. To start shooting at a chosen date and time, select Choose start day and start time, then choose the date and time and press J. • To choose the interval between shots: Highlight Interval and press 2.
• To choose the number of shots per interval: Highlight No. of intervals × shots/interval and press 2. Choose the number of intervals and the number of shots per interval and press J. In S (single frame) mode, the photographs for each interval will be taken at the rate chosen for Custom Setting d1 (CL mode shooting speed; 0 98). • To enable or disable exposure smoothing: Highlight Exposure smoothing and press 2. Highlight an option and press J.
3 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. The first series of shots will be taken at the specified starting time, or after about 3 s if Now was selected for Start options in Step 2. Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken. A During Shooting During interval timer photography, the memory card access lamp will flash.
❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer Photography Interval timer photography can be paused between intervals by pressing J or selecting Pause in the interval timer menu. ❚❚ Resuming Interval Timer Shooting To resume shooting immediately, select Restart. Highlight Restart and press J. To resume shooting at a specified time: For Start options, highlight Choose start day and start time and press 2. Choose a starting date and time and press J. Highlight Restart and press J.
❚❚ No Photograph The camera will skip the current interval if any of the following situations persist for eight seconds or more after the interval was due to start: the photograph or photographs for the previous interval have yet to be taken, the memory card is full, or the camera is unable to focus using single-servo autofocus (AF-S or single-servo autofocus selected for AF-A) or when Focus is selected for Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection) in AF-C (note that the camera focuses again before each s
A Interval Timer Photography Choose an interval longer than the time needed to take the selected number of shots and, if you are using a flash, the time needed for the flash to charge. If the interval is too short, the number of photos taken may be less than the total listed in Step 2 (the number of intervals multiplied by the number of shots per interval) or the flash may fire at less than the power needed for full exposure.
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options To display the movie shooting menu, press G and select the 1 (movie shooting menu) tab.
Reset Movie Shooting Menu G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Highlight Yes and press J to restore movie shooting menu options to their default values (0 12). File Naming G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose the three-letter prefix used in naming the image files in which movies are stored. The default prefix is “DSC” (0 31). Choose Image Area G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose the image area for movies from DX and 1.3×.
Frame Size/Frame Rate G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose the movie frame size (in pixels) and frame rate. r s t Maximum bit rate (Mbps) (★ high quality/Normal) Option 1 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 30p 2 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 144 25p 2 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 24p 2 1920 × 1080; 60p 48/24 1920 × 1080; 50p y/y z/z 1/1 1920 × 1080; 30p 2/2 1920 × 1080; 25p 3/3 1920 × 1080; 24p 4/4 1280 × 720; 60p 5/5 1280 × 720; 50p Maximum length 29 min. 59 s 3 24/12 1 Actual frame rate is 29.
Movie File Type G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose the file format for movies from MOV and MP4. ISO Sensitivity Settings G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Adjust the following ISO sensitivity settings. • Maximum sensitivity: Choose the upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity control from values between ISO 200 and Hi 5. Auto ISO sensitivity control is used in modes P, S, and A and when On is selected for Auto ISO control (mode M) in mode M.
White Balance G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose the white balance for movies (0 39). Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos. Set Picture Control G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose a Picture Control for movies (0 40). Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos. Manage Picture Control G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Create custom Picture Controls (0 41).
High ISO NR G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Reduce “noise” (randomly-spaced bright pixels) in movies recorded at high ISO sensitivities (0 45). Flicker Reduction G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Reduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting during live view or movie recording. Choose Auto to allow the camera to automatically choose the correct frequency, or manually match the frequency to that of the local AC power supply.
Microphone Sensitivity G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Turn the built-in or external microphones (0 224) on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity. Choose Auto sensitivity to adjust sensitivity automatically, Microphone off to turn sound recording off; to select microphone sensitivity manually, select Manual sensitivity and choose a sensitivity. A The 2 Icon 2 is displayed in full-frame and movie playback if the movie was recorded without sound.
Frequency Response G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu If K Wide range is selected, the built-in and external microphones (0 224) will respond to a wide range of frequencies, from music to the bustling hum of a city street. Choose L Vocal range to bring out human voices.
Time-Lapse Movie G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a silent time-lapse movie with the frame size, frame rate, movie quality, and image area currently selected in the movie shooting menu. Time-lapse recording is available in i, j, P, S, A, M, and SCENE modes. Option Description Start time-lapse recording. Shooting starts after about 3 s Start and continues at the selected interval for the selected shooting time.
❚❚ Recording Time-Lapse Movies A Before Shooting Before shooting a time-lapse movie, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor (time-lapse movies are shot using the movie crop; use live view so that you can check the composition). For consistent coloration, choose a white balance setting other than auto (0 39).
2 Adjust time-lapse movie settings. Choose an interval, total shooting time, and exposure smoothing option. • To choose the interval between frames: Highlight Interval and press 2. Choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed (minutes and seconds) and press J. • To choose the total shooting time: Highlight Shooting time and press 2. 76 Menu Guide Choose shooting time (up to 7 hours 59 minutes) and press J.
• To enable or disable exposure smoothing: Highlight Exposure smoothing and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. 3 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. Shooting starts after about 3 s. The camera takes photographs at the selected interval for the selected shooting time. When complete, timelapse movies are recorded to the memory card. A 3840 × 2160 If an option with a frame size 3840 × 2160 is selected for Frame size/ frame rate in the movie shooting menu, the 1.3× DX crop indicator and 1.
❚❚ Ending Shooting To end shooting before all the photos are taken, highlight Off in the time-lapse movie menu and press J, or press J between frames or immediately after a frame is recorded. A movie will be created from the frames shot to the point where shooting ended. Note that shooting will end and no movie will be recorded if the power source is removed or disconnected or the memory card is ejected.
A Calculating the Length of the Final Movie The total number of frames in the final movie can be calculated by dividing the shooting time by the interval and rounding up. The length of the final movie can then be calculated by dividing the number of shots by the frame rate selected for Frame size/frame rate in movie shooting menu (0 68). A 48 frame movie recorded at 1920 × 1080; 24p, for example, will be about two seconds long. The maximum length for time-lapse movies is 20 minutes.
A During Shooting During shooting, the memory card access lamp will light 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 shutterrelease button halfway. Regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 96), the standby timer will not expire during shooting.
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences.
The following Custom Settings are available: a a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 a9 a10 b b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 c c1 c2 c3 c4 c5 Custom Setting Reset custom settings Autofocus AF-C priority selection AF-S priority selection Focus tracking with lock-on Number of focus points Store points by orientation AF activation Focus point wrap-around Focus point options Built-in AF-assist illuminator Manual focus ring in AF mode * Metering/exposure ISO sensitivity step value EV steps for exposure cntrl Easy exposure compensation M
Custom Setting d Shooting/display d1 CL mode shooting speed d2 Max. continuous release d3 Exposure delay mode d4 Electronic front-curtain shutter d5 File number sequence d6 Viewfinder grid display d7 ISO display d8 LCD illumination d9 Optical VR * e Bracketing/flash e1 Flash sync speed e2 Flash shutter speed e3 Exposure comp.
Reset Custom Settings G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default values (0 13). a: Autofocus a1: AF-C Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography, this option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority).
a2: AF-S Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-S is selected for viewfinder photography, this option controls whether photographs can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) or whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority). Option G Release F Focus Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed. Photos can only be taken when the in-focus indicator (I) is displayed.
a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject when AF-C is selected or continuous-servo autofocus is selected when the camera is in AF-A mode for viewfinder photography. Option C 5 (Long)/ ( 4/ D 3 (Normal)/ ) 2/ E 1 (Short) Off Description When the distance to the subject changes abruptly, the camera waits for the specified period before adjusting the distance to the subject.
a5: Store Points by Orientation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether separate focus points can be selected for “wide” (landscape) orientation, for “tall” (portrait) orientation with the camera rotated 90° clockwise, and for “tall” orientation with the camera rotated 90° counterclockwise. Select Off to use the same focus point regardless of camera orientation.
Choose Yes to enable separate focus-point selection. Camera rotated 90°counter-clockwise Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90°clockwise a6: AF Activation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If AF-ON only is selected, the camera will not focus when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; focus using a button that has been assigned the AF-ON role in the Custom Settings menu (0 106).
a7: Focus Point Wrap-Around G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether focus-point selection “wraps around” from one edge of the viewfinder to another. Option Wrap No wrap Description Focus-point selection “wraps around” from top to bottom, bottom to top, right to left, and left to right, so that, for example, pressing 2 when a focus point at the right edge of the viewfinder display is highlighted (q) selects the corresponding focus point at the left edge of the display (w).
a8: Focus Point Options G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose from the following focus point display options. Option Description Choose whether the active focus point is highlighted in red in the viewfinder. • Auto: The selected focus point is automatically highlighted as needed to establish contrast with the Focus point background. illumination • On: The selected focus point is always highlighted, regardless of the brightness of the background.
a9: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor. Option On Off Description The AF-assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor (viewfinder photography only). AF-assist illumination is only available when both of the following conditions are met: 1. AF-S is selected for autofocus mode or single-servo autofocus is selected when the camera is in AF-A mode. 2.
a10: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This item is displayed only with lenses that support it. Selecting Enable allows the lens focus ring to be used for manual focus when the camera is in autofocus mode. After pressing the shutter-release button halfway to focus, keep the button pressed halfway and adjust focus using the focus ring. To refocus using autofocus, lift your finger from the shutter-release button and then press it halfway again.
b: Metering/Exposure b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select the increments used when making adjustments to ISO sensitivity. If possible, the current ISO sensitivity setting is maintained when the step value is changed. If the current ISO sensitivity setting is not available at the new step value, ISO sensitivity will be rounded to the nearest available setting.
b3: Easy Exposure Compensation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation. If On (Auto reset) or On is selected, the 0 at the center of the exposure display will flash even when exposure compensation is set to ±0. Option Description Exposure compensation is set by rotating one of the command dials (see note below).
b4: Matrix Metering G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose M Face detection on to enable face detection when shooting portraits with matrix metering during viewfinder photography. b5: Center-Weighted Area G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the size of the area given the most weight in centerweighted metering. b6: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Use this option to fine-tune the exposure value selected by the camera.
c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter-release button is pressed. Option O P Description Pressing the shutter-release button halfway locks On (half press) exposure. Exposure only locks while the shutter-release On (burst mode) button is pressed all the way down. Pressing the shutter-release button does not lock Off exposure.
c3: Self-Timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay, the number of shots taken, and the interval between shots in self-timer mode. • Self-timer delay: Choose the length of the shutter-release delay. • Number of shots: Press 1 and 3 to choose the number of shots taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. • Interval between shots: Choose the interval between shots when the Number of shots is more than 1.
d: Shooting/Display d1: CL Mode Shooting Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the maximum frame advance rate in CL (continuous low speed) mode. d2: Max. Continuous Release G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst in continuous mode can be set to any value between 1 and 100.
d4: Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select Enable to enable the electronic front-curtain shutter in MUP mode, eliminating blur caused by shutter motion. A mechanical shutter is used in other release modes. A The Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter A type G, E, or D lens is recommended; select Disable if you notice lines or fog when shooting with other lenses.
d5: File Number Sequence G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When a picture is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera.
d6: Viewfinder Grid Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose On to display on-demand grid lines in the viewfinder for reference when composing photographs. d7: ISO Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the viewfinder shows ISO sensitivity (Show ISO sensitivity) or the number of exposures remaining (Show frame count).
e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Sync Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls flash sync speed. Option Description Auto FP high-speed sync is used when a compatible flash unit is attached. If the built-in flash or other flash units are 1/320 s used, shutter speed is set to 1/320 s. When the camera (Auto FP) shows a shutter speed of 1/320 s in mode P or A, auto FP high-speed sync will be activated if the actual shutter speed is faster than 1/320 s.
❚❚ Auto FP High-Speed Sync When 1/320 s (Auto FP) or 1/250 s (Auto FP) is selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 102), the built-in flash can be used at shutter speeds as fast as 1/320 s or 1/250 s, while compatible optional flash units can be used at any shutter speed (Auto FP High-Speed Sync).
e2: Flash Shutter Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines the slowest shutter speed available when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye reduction in mode P or A (regardless of the 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). e3: Exposure Comp.
e4: Auto M ISO Sensitivity Control G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the reference used to set exposure when a flash is used with auto ISO sensitivity control. Option W X Description The camera takes both the main subject and Subject and background lighting into account when adjusting ISO background sensitivity. ISO sensitivity is adjusted only to ensure that the main Subject only subject is correctly exposed.
f: Controls f1: Custom Control Assignment G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the functions assigned to camera controls, whether used individually or in combination with the command dials. ❚❚ Press Choose the roles played by the following controls, highlight the desired option and press the J: 2 Fn1 button 5 Fn2 button 4 AE-L/AF-L button A “Press” and “Press + Command Dials” Certain roles can not be assigned simultaneously to both the “press” and “press + command” functions for some controls.
The functions that can be assigned to these controls are as follows: 2/5 ✔ 4 AE/AF lock ✔ ✔ AE lock only ✔ ✔ AE lock (Reset on release) ✔ ✔ AE lock (Hold) ✔ ✔ AF lock only ✔ ✔ AF-ON ✔ ✔ Modeling flash ✔ — Flash off ✔ — Bracketing burst ✔ — + NEF (RAW) ✔ — Matrix metering ✔ — Center-weighted metering ✔ — Spot metering ✔ — Highlight-weighted metering ✔ — Viewfinder grid display ✔ — Viewfinder virtual horizon ✔ — MY MENU ✔ — Access top item in MY MENU ✔ —
The following options are available: Option r B C D E Description Press the control to lock flash value. Press again to FV lock cancel FV lock. Focus and exposure lock while the control is AE/AF lock pressed. AE lock only Exposure locks while the control is pressed. Exposure locks when the control is pressed, and AE lock (Reset remains locked until the control is pressed a on release) second time, the shutter is released, or the standby timer expires.
Option e + NEF (RAW) L M N Matrix metering Centerweighted metering Spot metering Highlight- 4 weighted 9 m n 6 metering Viewfinder grid display Viewfinder virtual horizon MY MENU Access top item in MY MENU K Playback None Description If a JPEG option is currently selected for image quality, “RAW” will be displayed in the control panel and an NEF (RAW) copy will be recorded with the next picture taken after the control is pressed (the original image quality setting will be restored when you remove you
A Virtual Horizon Pressing a control to which Viewfinder virtual horizon has been assigned displays pitch and roll indicators in the viewfinder. Press the control a second time to clear the indicators from display. Roll Camera tilted right Pitch Camera tilted forward Camera level Camera tilted left Camera level Camera tilted back The roles of the pitch and roll indicators are reversed when the camera is rotated to take pictures in “tall” (portrait) orientation.
❚❚ Press + Command Dials To choose the roles played by the following controls in combination with the command dials, highlight the desired option and press the J: 3 ! D n f Fn1 button + y Fn2 button + y AE-L/AF-L button + y BKT button + y Movie record button + y * * Choose the role played by the movie-record button in combination with the command dials when the live view selector is rotated to C.
The following options are available: 5 v y z D I 2 m O Option Description Choose image Press the control and rotate a command dial to area choose an image area. If the control is pressed when the command dials are rotated, changes to shutter speed (modes S 1 step spd/ and M) and aperture (modes A and M) are made in aperture increments of 1 EV, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl, 0 93).
A The BKT Button If high dynamic range or multiple exposure is active while another function is assigned to the BKT button, the BKT button can not be used in combination with a command dial until high dynamic range or multiple exposure photography ends.
f2: OK Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines the role 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). ❚❚ Shooting Mode J K Option Select center focus point Highlight active focus point None Role assigned to J button Select the center focus point. Highlight the active focus point.
❚❚ Live View J Option Select center focus point p Zoom on/off None Role assigned to J button Pressing the J button in live view selects the center focus point. Press the J button to toggle zoom on and off. Choose the initial zoom setting from Low magnification (50%), 1 : 1 (100%), and High magnification (200%). The zoom display will center on the active focus point. Pressing the J button has no effect in live view.
Option Description Exposure setting: If Off is selected, the main command dial controls shutter speed and the subcommand dial controls aperture. If On is selected, the main command dial will control aperture and the sub-command Change dial shutter speed. If On (Mode A) is selected, the main main/sub command dial will be used to set aperture in shooting mode A only.
f4: Release Button to Use Dial G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Selecting Yes allows adjustments that are normally made by holding the E, S (Q), BKT, M (Y), L (U), X (T), W (Z), or AF-mode button and rotating a command dial to be made by rotating the command dial after the button is released. This also applies to controls to which Active D-Lighting, Exposure delay mode, White balance, or Metering has been assigned as a “press + command dial” option for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0 106).
g: Movie g1: Custom Control Assignment G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the functions assigned to camera controls, whether used individually or in combination with the command dials, when the live view selector is rotated to 1 in live view.
2 5 4 G AE lock (Hold) ✔ ✔ ✔ — AF lock only ✔ ✔ ✔ — AF-ON ✔ ✔ ✔ — Take photos — — — ✔ Record movies — — — ✔ None ✔ ✔ ✔ — Option E F A C 1 The following options are available: Option Power aperture t (open) Power aperture q (close) Exposure i compensation + Exposure h compensation – Description Aperture widens while the Fn1 button is pressed.
Option r Index marking View photo s shooting info B AE/AF lock C AE lock only E AE lock (Hold) F AF lock only A AF-ON C Take photos 1 Record movies None 120 Menu Guide Description Press the control during movie recording to add an index at the current position. Indices can be used when viewing and editing movies. Press the control to display photo shooting data in place of movie recording information. Press again to return to the movie recording display.
A Power Aperture 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). The display may flicker while aperture is adjusted. D “Record Movies” When Record movies is selected for Shutter-release button, interval timer photography is not available.
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.
Format Memory Card G button ➜ B setup menu Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being formatted in other devices. To begin formatting, highlight Yes and press J. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card. Before formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required. D During Formatting Do not turn the camera off or remove memory cards during formatting.
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 photo shooting, movie shooting, and Custom Settings menus (0 26, 66, 81). 3 Select Save user settings. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Save user settings in the setup menu and press 2.
4 Select Save 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. ❚❚ Recalling User Settings Simply rotate the mode dial to Mode dial U1 to recall the settings assigned to Save to U1, or to U2 to recall the settings assigned to Save to U2. Reset User Settings G button ➜ B setup menu To reset settings for U1 or U2 to default values.
Time Zone and Date G button ➜ B setup menu Change time zones, set the camera clock, synchronize the clock with the clock on a smart device, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off. Option Description Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set to the time in the new time zone. Date and time Set the camera clock.
Monitor Brightness G button ➜ B setup menu Press 1 or 3 to adjust monitor brightness. Choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness. Brightness can be adjusted separately for: • Menus/playback: Adjust the brightness of the menu, information, and playback displays. • Live view: Adjust the brightness of the live view display.
Virtual Horizon G button ➜ B setup menu Display roll and pitch information based on information from the camera tilt sensor. If the camera is tilted neither left nor right, the roll reference line will turn green, while if the camera is tilted neither forward nor back, the dot in the center of the display will turn green. Each division is equivalent to 5°.
Information Display G button ➜ B setup menu If Auto (AUTO) is selected, the color of the lettering in the information display will automatically change from black to white or white to black to maintain contrast with the background. To always use the same color lettering, select Manual and choose Dark on light (B; black lettering) or Light on dark (W; white lettering). Monitor brightness will automatically be adjusted for maximum contrast with the selected text color.
Info Display Auto Off G button ➜ B setup menu If On is selected, the eye sensor will turn the information display off when you put your eye to the viewfinder. Selecting Off prevents the display turning off when you look through the viewfinder, but also increases the drain on the battery. AF Fine-Tune G button ➜ B setup menu Fine-tune focus for up to 20 lens types. Use only as required; AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus.
Option List saved values Description List previously saved AF tuning values. To delete a lens from the list, highlight the desired lens and press O (Q). To change a lens identifier (for example, to choose an identifier that is the same as the last two digits of the lens serial number to distinguish it from other lenses of the same type in light of the fact that Saved value can be used with only one lens of each type), highlight the desired lens and press 2.
❚❚ Auto AF Fine-Tuning Auto AF fine-tuning is performed as described below. 1 Ready the camera. Mount the camera on a tripod and aim the camera at a flat, high-contrast subject parallel to the camera focal plane. Note that auto AF fine-tuning works best at maximum aperture and may not function in dark surroundings. 2 Start live view. Rotate the live view selector to C and press the a button. 3 Adjust focus settings.
4 Select the center focus point. Press J to select the center focus point. 5 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, then zoom in on the view through the lens to confirm that the subject is in focus. Focus can be adjusted manually if necessary. 6 Perform auto AF fine-tuning. Press the AF-mode and movie-record buttons simultaneously and keep them pressed until the dialog shown in Step 7 is displayed (this should take slightly over two seconds).
8 Enable AF fine-tuning. In the camera setup menu, select AF fine-tune > AF fine-tune (On/Off), then highlight On and press J. Clean Image Sensor G button ➜ B setup menu Dirt or dust entering the camera when lenses are exchanged or the body cap is removed may adhere to the image sensor and affect your photographs. The Clean image sensor option vibrates the sensor to remove dust. Option Clean now Description Perform image sensor cleaning immediately.
Lock Mirror up for Cleaning G button ➜ B setup menu Use this option to lock the mirror up so that dust that can not be removed using Clean image sensor can be removed manually. Note, however, that because the image sensor is easily damaged, we recommend that manual cleaning be performed only by a Nikon-authorized service representative. ❚❚ Manual Cleaning The sensor can be cleaned manually as described below. 1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter.
4 Press J. A message will be displayed in the monitor and a row of dashes will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. To restore normal operation without inspecting the image sensor, turn the camera off. 5 Raise the mirror. Press the shutter-release button all the way down. The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open, revealing the image sensor. The display in the viewfinder will turn off and the row of dashes in the control panel will flash. 6 Examine the image sensor.
7 Clean the sensor. Remove any dust and lint from the sensor with a blower. Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the sensor. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the sensor. 8 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap.
Image Dust Off Ref Photo G button ➜ B setup menu Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D (for more information, refer to Capture NX-D online help). Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. A lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended. When using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in. 1 Choose a start option. Highlight one of the following options and press J. To exit without acquiring image dust off data, press G.
2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder. With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a welllit, featureless white object, frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; 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.
Image Comment G button ➜ B setup menu Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D. The comment is also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information display. The following options are available: • Input comment: Input a comment as described in “Text Entry” (0 28). Comments can be up to 36 characters long. • Attach comment: Select this option to attach the comment to all subsequent photographs.
Copyright Information G button ➜ B setup menu Add copyright information to new photographs as they are taken. Copyright information is included in the shooting data shown in the photo information display and can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX-i or in Capture NX-D. The following options are available: • Artist: Enter a photographer name as described in “Text Entry” (0 28). Photographer names can be up to 36 characters long.
Beep Options G button ➜ B setup menu Choose the pitch and volume of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses using single-servo AF (AF-S or when single-servo AF is selected for AF-A), when focus locks during live view photography, while the release timer is counting down in selftimer and delayed remote release modes (0 49), when a photograph is taken in quick-response remote or remote mirrorup mode (0 49), if the shutter-release button is pressed when a write-protected memory card is inserted, or when
Touch Controls G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust monitor touch control settings. ❚❚ Enable/Disable Touch Controls Select Disable to prevent accidental use of touch-screen controls, or Playback only to enable touch-screen controls in playback mode only. ❚❚ Full-Frame Playback Flicks Choose the gesture used to display the next image in full-frame playback: a flick from right to left or a flick from left to right.
Location Data G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust location data settings for use when the camera is connected to a GPS or smart device. Option Description Select Yes to download location data from the smart device and embed them in pictures taken over the next Download two hours. If the camera is connected to both a smart from smart device and a GPS unit, location data will be downloaded device from the GPS unit. Location data can not be acquired if the camera is off or the standby timer has expired.
Wireless Remote (WR) Options G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust settings for optional WR-R10 wireless remote controllers and for optional radio-controlled flash units that support Advanced Wireless Lighting. ❚❚ LED Lamp Enable or disable the status LEDs on a WR-R10 wireless remote controller mounted on the camera. For more information, see the documentation supplied with the wireless remote controller.
❚❚ Link Mode Choose a link mode for WR-R10 wireless remote controllers mounted on other cameras or radio-controlled flash units that support Advanced Wireless lighting. Be sure that the same mode is selected for the other devices. Option Pairing PIN Description To pair the camera with a WR-R10, mount the WR-R10 on the camera and press the pairing button. Connect by entering the device PIN code. Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits and press 1 or 3 to change, then press J to enter and display the selected PIN.
Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button G button ➜ B setup menu Choose the role played by the Fn button on optional wireless remote controllers equipped with an Fn button. See Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0 106) for more information.
Connect to Smart Device G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust settings for connection to smart devices. Option Start Password protection Description Follow on-screen instructions to connect to the smart device. Choose a password for smart device connections and turn password protection on or off. For information on typing passwords, see “Text Entry” (0 28).
Send to Smart Device (Auto) G button ➜ B setup menu If On is selected, new photos will automatically be uploaded to the smart device (if the camera is not currently connected to the smart device, the photos will be marked for upload and uploaded the next time a wireless connection is established). Movies are not uploaded. If you select Off when images are selected for upload, a confirmation dialog will be displayed; to remove upload marking from all images, highlight Yes and press J.
Bluetooth G button ➜ B setup menu List paired devices and adjust settings for connection to smart devices. Option Network connection Paired devices Send while off 150 Menu Guide Description Enable or disable Bluetooth. View paired devices. Select Off to suspend wireless transmissions when the camera is turned off or the standby timer expires.
Eye-Fi Upload G button ➜ B setup menu This option is displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card (available separately from third-party suppliers) is inserted in the camera. Choose Enable to upload photographs to a preselected destination. Note that pictures will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient. Before uploading pictures via Eye-Fi, select Disable for Airplane mode (0 147) and Bluetooth > Network connection (0 150).
When an Eye-Fi card is inserted, its status is indicated by an icon in the information display: • d: Eye-Fi upload disabled. • e: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no pictures available for upload. • f (static): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting to begin upload. • f (animated): Eye-Fi upload enabled; uploading data. • g: Error — camera can not control Eye-Fi card.
Battery Info G button ➜ B setup menu View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera. Item Charge Description The current battery level expressed as a percentage. The number of times the shutter has been released with the current battery since the battery was last charged. Note No. of shots that the camera may sometimes release the shutter without recording a photograph, for example when measuring preset white balance. A five-level display showing battery age.
Save/Load Settings G button ➜ B setup menu Select Save settings to save the following settings to the memory card (if the card is full, an error will be displayed). Use this option to share settings among D7500 cameras.
Menu Option File naming Choose image area Frame size/frame rate Movie quality Movie file type ISO sensitivity settings White balance (with fine-tuning and presets d-1–d-6) Set Picture Control (Custom Picture Controls are Movie shooting saved as Auto) Active D-Lighting High ISO NR Flicker reduction Microphone sensitivity Frequency response Wind noise reduction Electronic VR Custom settings All Custom Settings Language Time zone and date (excepting Date and time and Sync with smart device) Information displa
Menu Option Wireless remote (WR) options Assign remote (WR) Fn button Setup Eye-Fi upload Slot empty release lock All My Menu items My Menu/ All recent settings Recent Settings Choose tab Settings saved using the D7500 can be restored by selecting Load settings. Note that Save/load settings is only available when a memory card is inserted in the camera, and that the Load settings option is only available if the card contains saved settings.
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab. G button The options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed or retouched copies of existing pictures. The retouch menu is only displayed when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera.
Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: 1 Select an item in the retouch menu. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an item, 2 to select. 2 Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J. To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button. 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.
3 Select retouch options. For more information, see the section for the selected item. To exit without creating a retouched copy, press G. 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 changes will be lost. To increase the time the monitor remains on, choose a longer menu display time for Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay, 0 97). 4 Create a retouched copy. Press J to create a retouched copy.
NEF (RAW) Processing G button ➜ N retouch menu Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. If pressed the G button to display the retouch menu, you can use this option to copy multiple images. 1 Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2. 2 Choose how images are selected. Choose from the following options: • Select image(s): Select one or more images manually. • Select date: Create JPEG copies of all the NEF (RAW) images taken on selected dates.
3 Select photographs. If you chose Select image(s) in Step 2, a picture selection dialog will be displayed listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. Highlight images using the multi selector and press W (Z) to select or deselect; selected images are indicated by a L icon. To view the highlighted image full screen, press and hold the X (T) button. Press J to proceed to Step 4 when your selection is complete. If you chose Select date in Step 2, a list of dates will be displayed.
4 Choose settings for the JPEG copies. Adjust the settings listed below, or select Original to use the setting in effect when the photograph was taken (the original settings are listed below the preview). Note that white balance and vignette control are not available with multiple exposures or pictures created with image overlay and that exposure compensation can only be set to values between –2 and +2 EV.
Trim G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described below. To Reduce size of crop Increase size of crop Change crop aspect ratio Position crop Create copy Description Press W (Z) to reduce the size of the crop. Press X (T) to increase the size of the crop. Rotate the main command dial to choose the aspect ratio. Use multi selector to position the crop.
Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs. 1 Select Resize. To resize selected images, highlight Resize in the retouch menu and press 2. 2 Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. Resize options will be displayed; highlight an option and press J.
3 Choose pictures. Highlight Select image(s) and press 2. Highlight pictures and press the W (Z) 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. 4 Save the resized copies. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight Yes and press J to save the resized copies. A Viewing Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed.
D-Lighting G button ➜ N retouch menu D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before After Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the retouched copy. Quick Retouch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of enhancement.
Red-Eye Correction G button ➜ N retouch menu This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash. The photograph selected for red-eye correction can be previewed in the edit display. Confirm the effects of red-eye correction and press J to create a copy.
Distortion Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to reduce distortion manually. Note that Auto is not available with photos taken using auto distortion control; see “Auto Distortion Control” (0 46).
Perspective Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out). The results can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the retouched copy. Before After Fisheye G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that appear to have been taken with a fisheye lens.
Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Skylight Warm filter Cross screen Soft 170 Menu Guide Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture less blue. Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects, giving the copy a “warm” red cast. Add starburst effects to light sources. • Number of points: Choose from four, six, or eight.
Monochrome G button ➜ N retouch menu Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (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.
Image Overlay G button ➜ N retouch menu Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than photographs combined in an imaging application. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings; before creating an overlay, set image quality and size (0 36, 37; all options are available).
2 Select the first image. Use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. To view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X (T) button. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview 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.
5 Preview the overlay. To preview the composition, press 4 or 2 to place the cursor in the Preview column, then press 1 or 3 to highlight Overlay and press J (note that colors and brightness in the preview may differ from the final image). To save the overlay without displaying a preview, select Save. To return to Step 4 and select new photos or adjust gain, press W (Z). 6 Save the overlay. Press J while the preview is displayed to save the overlay.
Color Outline G button ➜ N retouch menu Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for painting. Press J to save the retouched copy. Before After Photo Illustration G button ➜ N retouch menu Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster effect. Press 2 or 4 to make outlines thicker or thinner. Press J to save the retouched copy.
Color Sketch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy of a photograph that resembles a sketch made with colored pencils. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Outlines and press 4 or 2 to change. Vividness can be increased to make colors more saturated, or decreased for a washed-out, monochromatic effect, while outlines can be made thicker or thinner. Thicker outlines make colors more saturated. Press J to save the retouched copy.
Miniature Effect G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame. To Description Choose Press W (Z) to choose the orientation of the area that will orientation be in focus in the copy. Choose position Press 1 or 3 (wide orientation) or 4 or 2 (tall orientation) to position the frame showing the area that will be in focus in the copy.
Selective Color G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color. 1 Select Selective color. Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog. 2 Select a photograph. Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X/T button). Press J to select the highlighted photograph and proceed to the next step. 3 Select a color.
4 Highlight the color range. Color range Rotate the main command dial to highlight the color range for the selected color. 5 Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final photograph. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. 6 Select additional colors.
7 Save the edited copy. Press J to save the retouched copy. Painting G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy which emphasizes detail and color for a painterly effect. Press J to save the retouched copy. Before After Edit Movie G button ➜ N retouch menu Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option 9 4 Description Create a copy from which unwanted footage Choose start/end point has been removed. Save selected frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still.
Side-by-Side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if the retouch menu is displayed by pressing the i 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 Z icon) or a photograph that has been retouched in full-frame playback. Press i, then highlight Retouch and press J. 2 Select Side-by-side comparison. Highlight Side-by-side comparison and press J.
3 Compare the copy with the original. Options used to create The source image is displayed on the copy left, the retouched copy on the right, with the options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display. Press 4 or 2 to switch between the source image and the retouched copy. To view the highlighted picture full Source image frame, press and hold the X (T) button.
O My Menu/m Recent Settings To display My Menu, press G and select the O (My Menu) tab. G button The MY MENU option can be used to create and edit a customized list of options from the playback, photo shooting, movie shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to 20 items). If desired, recent settings can be displayed in place of My Menu (0 187). Options can be added, deleted, and reordered as described below. ❚❚ Adding Options to My Menu 1 Select Add items.
3 Select an item. Highlight the desired menu item and press J. 4 Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to move the new item up or down in My Menu. Press J to add the new item. 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.
❚❚ Deleting Options from My Menu 1 Select Remove items. In My Menu (O), highlight Remove items and press 2. 2 Select items. Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. 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.
❚❚ Reordering Options in My Menu 1 Select Rank items. In My Menu (O), highlight Rank items 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.
Recent Settings To display the twenty most recently used settings, select m RECENT SETTINGS for O MY MENU > Choose tab. 1 Select Choose tab. In My Menu (O), highlight Choose tab and press 2. 2 Select m RECENT SETTINGS. Highlight m RECENT SETTINGS and 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.
Optional Flash Units The camera can be used with optional external flash units in addition to the built-in flash. Throughout this chapter, operations involving the built-in flash or a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe are indicated by C, operations involving remote flash units by f. For more information on f, see the manual provided with the flash unit.
Remote Flash Photography The following types of wireless flash control (Advanced Wireless Lighting, or AWL) can be used with one or more remote flash units: • Optical AWL via the built-in flash (0 190) • Optical AWL via a shoe-mounted flash unit (0 190, 193) • Radio AWL using settings chosen with the SB-5000 (0 194) • Radio AWL combined with optical AWL via the camera’s built-in flash (0 198) • Radio AWL (0 199) Optional Flash Units 189
Optical AWL Remote flash units can be controlled via optical signals (optical AWL) from the built-in flash or an optional flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe. Built-in Flash/SB-500 Use the built-in flash or an optional SB-500 as a master flash controlling remote flash units. 1 C: Raise the built-in flash. Press the M (Y) button to raise the built-in flash. If you will be using an SB-500 as the master flash, mount it on the camera accessory shoe. 2 C: Enable optical AWL.
4 C: Choose the flash control mode. Choose the flash control mode and flash level for the master flash and the flash units in each group: • TTL: i-TTL flash control. • qA: Auto aperture (available only with compatible flash units; note that the built-in flash and SB-500 are not compatible with auto aperture). • M: Choose the flash level manually. • – – (off): The units do not fire and the flash level can not be adjusted. Choose a channel for the master flash.
7 C/f: Compose the shot. Compose the shot and arrange the flash units. See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information. After arranging the units, press the test buttons on the flash units to confirm that all flash units are functioning. 8 C/f: Take photographs. Confirm that the ready lamps on all flash units are lit before each shot.
Other Flash Units For information on using optical AWL with other flash units, see the manual provided with the flash unit. A Optical AWL Position the sensor windows on the remote flash units to pick up the light from the master flash (particular care is required if the camera is not mounted on a tripod).
Radio AWL Using the Controls on an SB-5000 When an SB-5000 is mounted on the camera accessory shoe as a master unit for radio flash control, compatible remote flash units can be controlled by radio signals (radio AWL) from a WR-R10 wireless remote controller. Establishing a Wireless Connection Before using radio AWL, establish a wireless connection between the WR-R10 and the remote flash units. 1 C: Connect the WR-R10. Connect the WR-R10 to the camera.
3 C: Choose a link mode. Select Wireless remote (WR) options > Link mode in the setup menu (0 145) and choose from the following options: • Pairing: Pair the remote flash units with the WR-R10. • PIN: Connect the camera and remote flash units using a fourdigit PIN. 4 f: Establish a wireless connection.
Taking Photographs Settings for the remote units must be adjusted using the controls on each unit. See the flash unit manuals for more information. 1 C: Adjust settings for the master flash. Using the controls on the master flash, choose the flash mode and flash level for the master flash. 2 C: Adjust settings for the remote flash units. Using the controls on the master flash, choose the flash mode and flash level for the remote flash units in each group. 3 f: Group the remote flash units.
5 C/f: Take photographs. The flash-ready indicator will light in the camera viewfinder or flash information display when all flash units are ready. The status of radio-controlled flash units can also be viewed by pressing the i button in the flash information display. A Flash Compensation The flash compensation value selected with the M (Y) button and sub-command dial is added to the flash compensation values selected in the wireless flash options menu.
Optical/Radio AWL For remote flash lighting that incorporates both optically- and radio-controlled flash units, raise the built-in flash and then attach a WR-R10 wireless remote controller and establish a wireless connection between the WR-R10 and any radio-controlled flash units (0 194). In the photo shooting menu, select Optical/radio AWL for Flash control > Wireless flash options and configure the built-in flash and remote flash units using Flash control > Group flash options.
Radio AWL To use radio AWL with compatible flash units, raise the built-in flash and then attach a WR-R10 wireless remote controller and establish a wireless connection between the flash units and the WR-R10 (0 194).
Viewing Flash Information In modes P, S, A, and M, you can press the R button to view flash info in the camera information display when any of the following apply: • An SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300 is mounted on the accessory shoe • A WR-R10 is used to control an SB-5000 via radio AWL • The built-in flash is raised for remote flash photography The information displayed varies with the flash control mode. ❚❚ TTL 123 4 5 6 1 Flash-ready indicator.................
❚❚ Group Flash 1 2 3 4 5 6 Flash-ready indicator 1 ............... 196 Remote flash control ................. 203 Remote flash control mode 2 ..... 34 Group flash control mode 2, 3 Group flash mode......................... 32 Flash level/ flash compensation ........... 32, 193 5 Channel 2 .............................. 190, 194 6 Link mode..................................... 146 1 2 3 4 1 Displayed in radio AWL when all flash units are ready.
A Flash Control Mode The information display shows the flash control mode for optional flash units attached to the camera accessory shoe as follows: Flash sync Auto FP (0 102) i-TTL Auto aperture (qA) Non-TTL auto flash (A) Distance-priority manual (GN) Manual Repeating flash Advanced wireless lighting 202 Optional Flash Units —
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography.
✔ — ✔ — — ✔6 — — — ✔ — ✔ ✔ —7 ✔ — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ✔ — ✔5 — — — — SB-300 — ✔5 ✔ — — — — ✔5 — — — — SB-400 ✔ ✔ SB-R200 SB-600 ✔ ✔ SU-800 SB-700 ✔ ✔ SB-500 SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting Remote 204 Optional Flash Units SB-5000 Master Remote flash control i-TTL i-TTL Quick wireless [A:B] flash control qA Auto aperture A Non-TTL auto M Manual Repeating RPT flash i-TTL i-TTL Quick wireless [A:B] flash control Auto aperture/ qA/A Non-TTL auto M Manual Re
SB-300 SB-400 SB-R200 SU-800 SB-500 SB-600 SB-700 SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 SB-5000 Auto FP High-Speed Sync 10 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — FV lock 11 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ AF-assist for multi-area AF ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ 12 — — — Red-eye reduction ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — Camera modeling illumination ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — Camera flash unit firmware update ✔ ✔ 13 ✔ — ✔ — — — ✔ 1 Not available with spot metering. 2 Can also be selected with flash unit. 3 qA/A mode selection performed on flash unit using custom settings.
The SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander: When mounted on a CLScompatible camera, the SU-800 can be used as a commander for SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, or SB-R200 flash units in up to three groups. The SU-800 itself is not equipped with a flash. A Flash Mode Selection for Optional Flash Units The flash mode for optional flash units can be selected in the same way as the flash mode for the built-in flash, namely by holding the M (Y) button and rotating the main command dial.
❚❚ Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. SB-80DX, SB-30, SB-27 2, SB-23, SB-28DX, SB-22S, SB-22, SB-29 3, SB-28, SB-26, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-21B 3, SB-25, SB-24 SB-50DX 1 SB-15 SB-29S 3 Flash mode A Non-TTL auto ✔ — ✔ — M Manual ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ G Repeating flash ✔ — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ REAR Rear-curtain sync 4 1 Select mode P, S, A, or M, lower built-in flash, and use optional flash unit only. 2 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled.
D Notes on Optional Flash Units Refer to the flash unit manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D7500 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. If an optional flash unit is attached in shooting modes other than j, %, and u, the flash will fire with every shot, even in modes in which the built-in flash can not be used.
D Notes on Optional Flash Units (Continued) The SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction, while the SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the following restrictions: 24–30 mm Focal length • SB-5000: AF-assist illumination is available when 24–135 mm AF lenses are used with the focus points shown.
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 sensitivity, as shown below: Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent of: 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 12800 4 4.8 5.6 6.7 8 9.
Technical Notes Read this chapter for information on connecting to other devices and on compatible accessories. Connections Installing ViewNX-i To fine-tune photos and upload and view pictures, download the latest version of the ViewNX-i installer from the following website and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. An Internet connection is required. For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.
Copying Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed ViewNX-i (0 211). 1 Connect the USB cable. After turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory card is inserted, connect the supplied USB cable as shown and then turn the camera on. D USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. A Use a Reliable Power Source To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged.
2 Start Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX-i. If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. D During Transfer Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress. A Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click .
3 Click Start Transfer. Pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Start Transfer 4 Terminate the connection. When transfer is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. A For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX-i.
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer connected directly to the camera. ❚❚ Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. When the camera and printer are turned on, a welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge playback display. D Selecting Photographs for Printing NEF (RAW) photographs (0 36) can not be selected for printing.
❚❚ Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 Display the desired picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X (T) button to zoom in on the current frame (press K to exit zoom). To view six pictures at a time, press the W (Z) button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press the X (T) button to display the highlighted picture full frame. 2 Adjust printing options.
3 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J. ❚❚ Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display. 2 Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Print select: Select pictures for printing.
3 Adjust printing options. Adjust printer settings as described in Step 2 of “Printing Pictures One at a Time” (0 216). 4 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.
Viewing Photographs on TV The optional High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (0 222) or a type C HDMI cable (available separately from thirdparty suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to highdefinition video devices. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. Connect to camera Connect to high-definition device (choose cable with connector for HDMI device) Tune the device to the HDMI channel, then turn the camera on and press the K button.
❚❚ HDMI Options The HDMI option in the setup menu (0 143) controls output resolution and other advanced HDMI options. Output Resolution Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device. If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select the appropriate format. Advanced Option Description Auto is recommended in most situations.
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 95% for HDMI > Advanced > Output display size (0 220). A Slide Shows The Slide show option in the playback menu can be used for automated playback (0 24). A HDMI and Live View When the camera is connected via an HDMI cable, HDMI displays can be used for live view photography and movie recording.
Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D7500. Power sources • EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (0 153): Additional EN-EL15a batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. • MH-25a Battery Charger: The MH-25a can be used to recharge EN-EL15a batteries. MH-25 battery chargers can also be used.
Viewfinder eyepiece accessories • DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses: Lenses are available with diopters of –5, –4, –3, –2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m–1 when the camera diopter adjustment control is in the neutral position (–1 m–1). Use eyepiece correction lenses only if the desired focus can not be achieved with the built in diopter adjustment control (–2 to +1 m–1). Test eyepiece correction lenses before purchase to ensure that the desired focus can be achieved.
Filters Microphones • Filters intended for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D7500 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use the C-PL or C-PLII circular polarizing filter instead. • Neutral Color (NC) filters are recommended for protecting the lens. • To prevent ghosting, use of a filter is not recommended when the subject is framed against a bright light, or when a bright light source is in the frame.
Remote controls/ wireless remote controller/ remote cords • ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control: The ML-L3 uses a 3 V CR2025 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).
GPS units USB cables HDMI cables (0 219) Software GP-1 GPS Unit/GP-1A GPS Unit: Connect to the camera accessory terminal to record the current latitude, longitude, altitude, and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) with pictures taken with the camera (0 144). UC-E20 USB Cable (0 212, 215): A USB cable with a Micro-B connector for connection to the camera. HC-E1 HDMI Cable: An HDMI cable with a type C connector for connection to the camera and a type A connector for connection to HDMI devices.
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. 1 Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. 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 batterychamber cover.
4 Connect the EH-5b/EH-5c 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.
Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. Note that some settings may be unavailable depending on the options selected.
Other settings Metering Exposure compensation Bracketing Flash mode (built-in flash) Flash mode (optional flash units) Flash compensation (built-in flash) Flash compensation (optional flash units) FV lock (built-in flash) FV lock (optional flash units) Autofocus mode (viewfinder) AF-area mode (viewfinder) AF mode (Live view) AF-area mode (Live view) 230 Technical Notes i — — — j — — — P, S, A, M ✔ ✔ ✔ k, p, n, o, s, w, 0 — ✔ — l, m, r, t, u, v, x, y, z — ✔ — % — ✔ — f, d — ✔ — e — ✔ — ' — ✔ — i
P, S, A, i j M a9: Built-in AF-assist ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔3 illuminator b3: Easy exposure — — ✔ — compensation b4: Matrix metering — — ✔ — b5: Center-weighted — — ✔ — area d4: Electronic front— — ✔ — curtain shutter e2: Flash shutter speed — — ✔ — e3: Exposure comp. for — — ✔ — flash e4: Auto M ISO — — ✔ — sensitivity control e5: Bracketing order — — ✔ — Auto ISO sensitivity control is not available. Subject-tracking AF is not available. Not available in w mode. Available only in x, y, and z modes.
Lenses That May Block the Built-in Flash and AF-Assist Illuminator The lenses listed in this section may block the built-in flash or AF-assist illuminator under some conditions. ❚❚ AF-Assist Illumination The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 0.5–3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.); when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of 18–200 mm. Some lenses may block the illuminator at certain focus distances. Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator.
At a range of 1.0 m (3 ft 4 in.) or less, the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor: • AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED • AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8E ED VR • AF Zoom-Nikkor 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6D IF • AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28–70mm f/2.8D IF-ED • AF Zoom Micro Nikkor ED 70–180mm f/4.5–5.6D • AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED At a range of 1.5 m (4 ft 12 in.
❚❚ The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used with lenses with focal lengths of 16–300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens (see the illustration below), while lenses that block the subject’s view of the red-eye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction. Peripheral illumination may drop at focal lengths under 16 mm. Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows.
Lens Zoom position Minimum distance without vignetting AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17–55mm f/2.8G IF-ED 24 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. 28–55 mm 18 mm 24–140 mm 18 mm No vignetting 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. No vignetting 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. 24–200 mm No vignetting 28 mm 50–300 mm 1.5 m/5 ft No vignetting 35 mm No vignetting AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–5.
When 1.3× (18×12) is selected for Choose image area, the flash may be unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at ranges less than those given below. Lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 10–24mm f/3.5–4.5G ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12–24mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17–55mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.
The built-in flash can also be used with the following non-CPU lenses: Nikon Series E and 16–300 mm NIKKOR (AI-S, AI-, and AImodifed). 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.
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