DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual This manual is for camera firmware versions 3.00 and later. The latest version of the camera firmware is available for download from the Nikon Download Center. • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page xvi). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
Choose from 3 different manuals. For a guide to all aspects of camera operation, read: The Reference Manual (this manual) In addition to the material covered in the User’s Manual supplied with the camera, the Reference Manual details the options available in the camera menus and covers such topics as connecting the camera to other devices (for information on wireless networks, see the Network Guide).
For a guide to basic shooting and playback, read: The User’s Manual (included) Master basic camera operations as well as features specific to this camera.
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About This Manual This manual is for use with both the Z 7 and Z 6. The illustrations show the Z 7. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: D This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using this product. A This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using this product. 0 This icon marks references to other sections in this manual.
Table of Contents Package Contents ......................................................................... ii For Your Safety ........................................................................... xvi Notices........................................................................................... xx Getting to Know the Camera 1 Parts of the Camera ...................................................................... 1 Camera Body ..................................................................
Basic Photography and Playback 41 Taking Photographs (b Mode) ................................................ 41 Shooting Movies (b Mode).......................................................45 Basic Playback..............................................................................49 Viewing Movies .................................................................................... 49 Deleting Unwanted Pictures ........................................................... 51 Basic Settings 52 Focus.
The Sub-Selector..........................................................................91 Focus-Point Selection.........................................................................91 Autoexposure (AE) Lock ....................................................................91 Focus Lock ..............................................................................................91 The i Menu 94 Using the i Menu ........................................................................
More About Playback 124 Viewing Pictures........................................................................124 Full-Frame Playback..........................................................................124 Thumbnail Playback .........................................................................125 Photo Information ....................................................................126 The i Button: Playback ............................................................
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options .............. 162 Reset Photo Shooting Menu ................................................ 163 Storage Folder........................................................................... 163 File Naming ................................................................................ 167 Choose Image Area ................................................................. 167 Image Quality ............................................................................
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options ...240 Reset Movie Shooting Menu ................................................241 File Naming.................................................................................241 Choose Image Area..................................................................241 Frame Size/Frame Rate...........................................................241 Movie Quality.............................................................................
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings............ 249 Reset Custom Settings ........................................................... 252 a: Autofocus.................................................................................... 253 a1: AF-C Priority Selection..................................................... 253 a2: AF-S Priority Selection ..................................................... 253 a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On........................................
d9: Framing Grid Display .......................................................266 d10: Peaking Highlights .........................................................266 d11: View All in Continuous Mode .....................................266 e: Bracketing/Flash .......................................................................267 e1: Flash Sync Speed ...............................................................267 e2: Flash Shutter Speed..........................................................
Viewfinder Brightness ............................................................ 299 Viewfinder Color Balance ...................................................... 299 Control Panel Brightness....................................................... 299 Limit Monitor Mode Selection............................................. 300 Information Display................................................................. 300 AF Fine-Tune..............................................................................
Distortion Control.....................................................................326 Perspective Control .................................................................327 Image Overlay............................................................................328 Trim Movie ..................................................................................331 Side-by-Side Comparison......................................................331 O My Menu/m Recent Settings..................................
Remote Flash Photography 364 Using Remote Flash Units ....................................................... 364 Radio AWL.................................................................................. 366 Establishing a Wireless Connection............................................ 366 Adjusting Flash Settings ................................................................. 370 Adding a Shoe-Mounted Flash Unit........................................... 376 Optical AWL ..............................
Technical Notes 400 The Camera Display and Control Panel ................................400 The Monitor: Photo Mode ..............................................................400 The Monitor: Movie Mode ..............................................................405 The Viewfinder: Photo Mode.........................................................406 The Viewfinder: Movie Mode.........................................................408 The Control Panel .............................................
For Your Safety To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury. WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in death or severe injury.
• Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens. Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment. • Do not aim the flash or AF-assist illuminator at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents. • Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard.
• Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency emissions produced by this product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities. • Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will not be used for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.
• Charge only as indicated. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire. • If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of clean water and seek immediate medical attention. Delaying action could result in eye injuries. WARNING (Batteries) • Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention.
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Getting to Know the Camera Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the names and functions of camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Parts of the Camera Refer to this section for the names and locations of camera controls and displays. Camera Body 6 4 7 5 8 9 1 2 2 10 3 11 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Mode dial........................................ 72 Eyelet for camera strap................
The Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 3 7 8 9 4 10 5 11 12 6 13 1 Image sensor ............................... 423 2 Monitor mode button ...........8, 300 3 AF-assist illuminator ............43, 258 Red-eye reduction lamp... 109, 356 Self-timer lamp ..............................89 4 Cover for accessory terminal and USB and HDMI connectors 5 Cover for headphone and microphone connectors Lens mounting mark ....................36 Headphone connector.............. 247 CHARGE lamp..............................
1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 4 5 6 20 19 18 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Eye sensor..........................................8 Viewfinder .........................................8 Viewfinder eyepiece...................417 K button........................................ 49 O button ......................................... 51 Monitor......................................10, 60 Diopter adjustment control ..........8 DISP button............................ 15, 126 Photo/movie selector ............
The Camera Body (Continued) 6 7 1 8 2 3 9 4 10 5 1 2 3 4 5 Sub-command dial ..............17, 283 6 Fn1 button ..............24, 64, 273, 287 7 Fn2 button ..............24, 52, 273, 287 8 Battery-chamber cover latch......32 9 Battery-chamber cover ................32 10 Lens mount.....................................36 Lens release button ......................37 CPU contacts Tripod socket ..................................80 Power connector cover .............
The Control Panel The control panel lights when the camera is on. At default settings, the following indicators are displayed; for a full list of the indicators that appear in the control panel, see “The Control Panel” (0 409). 1 2 3 7 4 6 1 2 3 4 Shutter speed ..........................73, 75 Aperture.......................................... 74 Battery indicator ........................... 34 “k” (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures) ....................................
The Monitor and Viewfinder At default settings, the following indicators appear in the monitor and viewfinder in photo mode; for a full list of indicators, see “The Camera Display and Control Panel” (0 400). Monitor Viewfinder 21 25 23 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 10 9 23456 7 89 10 11 12 25 24 23 22 21 2 13 14 20 19 18 17 16 15 22 20 1 19 18 13 17 16 15 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 Shooting mode ..............................72 Focus point...............................43, 54 Release mode ................
18 19 20 21 22 Aperture.......................................... 74 23 Vibration reduction indicator............................. 114, 191 Shutter speed ..........................73, 75 Metering .....................110, 187, 245 24 Touch shooting .......................10, 60 Battery indicator ........................... 34 25 “Clock not set” indicator ............. 40 Shutter type .................................264 The following items appear in movie mode.
Camera Controls This section outlines how to use various camera controls and displays. The Viewfinder Placing your eye to the viewfinder activates the eye sensor, switching the display from the monitor to the viewfinder (note that the eye sensor will also respond to other objects, such as your fingers). The viewfinder can be used for menus and playback if desired. Eye sensor The Monitor Mode Button Press the monitor mode button to cycle between viewfinder and monitor displays.
Press the monitor mode button to cycle through the displays as follows. Automatic display switch: The display switches from the monitor to the viewfinder when you place your eye to the viewfinder, and from the viewfinder to the monitor when you take your eye away. Viewfinder only: The viewfinder is used for shooting, menus, and playback; the monitor remains blank.
Touch Controls The touch-sensitive monitor can be used to adjust camera settings, focus and release the shutter, view photos and movies, enter text, and navigate the menus. Touch controls are not available while the viewfinder is in use. ❚❚ Focusing and Releasing the Shutter Touch the monitor to focus on the selected point (touch AF). In photo mode, the shutter will be released when you lift your finger from the display (touch shutter). Touch AF settings can be adjusted by tapping the W icon (0 60).
❚❚ Adjusting Settings Tap highlighted settings in the display and choose the desired option by tapping icons or sliders. Tap Z or press J to select the chosen option and return to the previous display. ❚❚ Playback Flick left or right to view other pictures during full-frame playback. In full-frame view, touching the bottom of the display brings up a frameadvance bar. Slide your finger left or right over the bar to scroll rapidly to other pictures.
Use stretch and pinch gestures to zoom in and out and slide to scroll. You can also give the display two quick taps to zoom in from full-frame playback or cancel zoom. To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view, use a pinch gesture in full-frame playback. Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 9, and 72 frames. ❚❚ Movie Playback Tap the on-screen guide to start movie playback (movies are indicated by a 1 icon).
❚❚ The i Menu Tap the i icon to display the i menu during shooting (0 21, 94). Tap items to view options. ❚❚ Text Entry When a keyboard is displayed, you can enter text by tapping the keys (to cycle through the upper- and lower-case and symbol keyboards, tap the keyboard selection button) or move the cursor by tapping in the text display area.
❚❚ Navigating the Menus Slide up or down to scroll. Tap a menu icon to choose a menu. Tap menu items to display options and tap icons or sliders to change. To exit without changing settings, tap Z. D The Touch Screen The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond when covered with third-party protective films, when touched with fingernails or gloved hands, or when touched simultaneously in multiple locations. Do not use excessive force or touch the screen with sharp objects.
The DISP Button Use the DISP button to view or hide indicators in the monitor or viewfinder. ❚❚ Photo Mode In photo mode, pressing the DISP button cycles the display as follows: Indicators on Simplified display Histogram 1 Flash info 2, 3 Information display 2 Virtual horizon 1 Not displayed when Off is selected for Custom Setting d8 (Apply settings to live view) or On is selected for Overlay shooting in multiple exposure mode. 2 Not displayed in the viewfinder.
❚❚ Movie Mode In movie mode, pressing the DISP button cycles the display as follows: Indicators on Simplified display Virtual horizon Histogram 16 Getting to Know the Camera
The Sub-Selector Use the sub-selector as a joystick to select the focus point, or press the center of the sub-selector to lock focus and exposure (0 91, 92). The AF-ON Button In autofocus mode, the AF-ON button can be used to focus. The Command Dials Use the command dials to adjust shutter speed or aperture or in combination with other buttons to change camera settings.
The G Button Press the G button to view the menus. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 D: Playback menu .................... 156 C: Photo shooting menu........ 162 1: Movie shooting menu ........ 240 A: Custom Settings menu....... 249 B: Setup menu ............................ 295 N: Retouch menu...................... 316 O/m: My Menu or recent settings (defaults to My Menu) ................................... 333 8 d: Help icon ...................................20 9 Current settings ..........................
1 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. 2 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. 3 Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. 4 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item (items that are displayed in gray are not currently available and cannot be selected).
5 Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. 6 Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option (options that are displayed in gray are not currently available and cannot be selected). 7 Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button. To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. You can also navigate the menus using touch controls (0 14).
The i Button (i Icon) For quick access to frequently-used settings, press the i button or tap the i icon in the display. or Tap the desired item or highlight items and press J to view options. You can also adjust settings by highlighting items and rotating the command dials. The items displayed in photo mode (0 95) differ from those displayed in movie mode (0 116). A The Playback i Menu Pressing the i button during playback displays a context-sensitive menu of frequently-used playback options.
❚❚ Customizing the i Menu The items displayed in the photo-mode i menu can be chosen using Custom Setting f1 (Customize i menu). 1 Select Custom Setting f1. In the Custom Settings menu, highlight Custom Setting f1 (Customize i menu) and press J (for information on using the menus, see “The G Button”, 0 18). 2 Choose a position. Highlight a position in the menu you want to edit and press J. 3 Choose an option.
A Options That Can Be Assigned to the i Menu The following options can be assigned to the i menu for photo mode: • Choose image area • Flash compensation • Shutter type • Apply settings to live • Image quality • Focus mode view • Image size • AF-area mode • Exposure • Vibration reduction • Split-screen display • Auto bracketing zoom compensation • Multiple exposure • Peaking highlights • ISO sensitivity • HDR (high dynamic • Monitor/viewfinder settings brightness range) • White balance • Set Picture Control
The Function Buttons (Fn1 and Fn2) The Fn1 and Fn2 buttons can also be used Fn1 button for quick access to selected settings during shooting. The settings assigned to these buttons can be chosen using Custom Setting f2 (Custom control assignment) and the selected setting adjusted by pressing the button and Fn2 button rotating the command dials. At default settings, the Fn1 button is used for white balance and the Fn2 button to select focus and AF-area modes.
2 Choose a button. Highlight the option for the desired button and press J. Select Fn1 button to choose the role played by the Fn1 button, Fn2 button to choose the role played by the Fn2 button. 3 Choose an option. Highlight an option and press J to assign it to the selected button and return to the menu displayed in Step 2. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to choose the role played by the remaining button. 4 Exit. Press the G button to save changes and exit.
A Roles That Can Be Assigned to the Function Buttons The following roles can be assigned to the function buttons in photo mode: • Flash mode/ • AF-ON • Sync.
First Steps Complete the steps in this chapter before taking pictures for the first time. Attach the Camera Strap A strap is supplied with the camera; additional straps are available separately. Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets.
Charge the Battery The battery can be charged using the supplied battery charger or an EH-7P charging AC adapter (an EH-7P is supplied with the Z 7, and can be purchased separately for the Z 6). D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions in “For Your Safety” (0 xvi) and “Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions” (0 428). The Battery Charger Insert the supplied EN-EL15b battery and plug the charger in.
The CHARGE lamp will flash while the battery charges. An exhausted battery will fully charge in about two hours and 35 minutes. Battery charging Charging complete Charging AC Adapters When inserted in the camera, EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion batteries will charge while the camera is connected to an EH-7P charging AC adapter (the EH-7P cannot be used to charge EN-EL15a and EN-EL15 batteries; use the supplied MH-25a battery charger instead).
2 After confirming that the camera is off, connect the charging AC adapter and plug the adapter in. Insert the plug or plug adapter straight into the socket rather than at an angle, and observe the same precaution when unplugging the charging AC adapter. CHARGE lamp Outlet EH-7P charging AC adapter The camera CHARGE lamp lights amber while charging is in progress and turns off when charging is complete.
D The CHARGE Lamp If the battery cannot be charged using the charging AC adapter, for example because the battery is not compatible or the temperature of the camera is elevated, the CHARGE lamp will flash rapidly for about 30 seconds and then turn off. If the CHARGE lamp is off and you did not observe the battery charging, turn the camera on and check the battery level.
Insert the Battery and a Memory Card Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards, confirm that the camera power switch is in the OFF position. Insert the battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted. Battery latch 64GB Holding the memory card in the orientation shown, slide it straight into the slot until it clicks into place.
D Removing the Battery To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. D Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in to eject it (q). The card can then be removed by hand (w).
Battery Level The battery level is shown in the shooting display and control panel while the camera is on. Monitor Viewfinder Control panel The battery level display changes as the battery level diminishes, from L through K, J, I, and finally, H. When the battery level falls to H, suspend shooting and charge the battery or ready a spare battery. When the battery is exhausted, the H icon will flash; charge the battery or insert a fullycharged spare battery.
D Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer or other device. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
Attach a Lens The camera can be used with Z mount lenses. Before attaching or removing lenses, confirm that the camera power switch is in the OFF position. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed, and be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a NIKKOR Z 24– 70mm f/4 S.
D F Mount Lenses Be sure to attach the FTZ mount adapter (supplied or available separately, 0 461) before using F mount lenses. Attempting to attach F mount lenses directly to the camera could damage the lens or image sensor. D Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.
Choose a Language and Set the Clock The language option in the setup menu is automatically highlighted the first time menus are displayed. Choose a language and set the camera clock. 1 Turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch to ON. 2 Select Language in the setup menu. Press the G button to display the camera menus, then highlight Language in the setup menu and press 2 (for information on using menus, see “The G Button”, 0 18). 3 Select a language.
4 Select Time zone and date. Highlight Time zone and date and press 2. 5 Choose a time zone. Select Time zone and choose your current time zone (the display shows selected cities in the chosen zone and the difference between the time in the chosen zone and UTC). Press J to save changes and return to the time zone and date menu. 6 Turn daylight saving time on or off. Select Daylight saving time, then highlight On or Off and press J. Selecting On advances the clock by one hour. 7 Set the clock.
8 Choose a date format. To choose the order in which the year, month, and day are displayed, select Date format, then highlight the desired option and press J. 9 Exit to shooting mode. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. D The t (“Clock Not Set”) Icon The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed. Two days of charging will power the clock for about a month.
Basic Photography and Playback This chapter explains the basics of taking and viewing photos. Taking Photographs (b Mode) Follow the steps below to take photographs in b (auto) mode, an automatic “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. The monitor and control panel will light. 2 Select photo mode. Rotate the photo/movie selector to C.
3 Select b mode. Mode dial Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to b. Mode dial lock release 4 Ready the camera. Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest.
5 Frame the photograph. Frame the shot and use the subselector or multi selector to position the focus point over your subject. Focus point 6 Focus. To focus, press the shutter-release button halfway or press the AF-ON button (the AF-assist illuminator may light if the subject is poorly lit). If AF-S is selected for focus mode, the focus point will be displayed in green if the camera is able to focus; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point will flash red.
7 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph (you can also take a photograph by touching the monitor: touch your subject to focus and lift your finger to release the shutter). The memory card access lamp will light while the photo is recorded to the memory card. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.
Shooting Movies (b Mode) b (auto) mode can also be used for simple, “point-and-shoot” movie recording. 1 Turn the camera on. The monitor and control panel will light. 2 Select movie mode. Rotate the photo/movie selector to 1. Note that optional flash units cannot be used when the camera is in movie mode. 3 Select b mode. Mode dial Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to b.
4 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording. While recording is in progress, the camera will display a recording indicator and the time remaining. The camera can be refocused at any time during recording by pressing the AF-ON button or tapping your subject in the display. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone; do not cover the microphone during recording. Movie-record button Recording indicator Time remaining 5 End recording.
In movie mode, photos can be taken without interrupting recording by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down. A C icon will flash in the display when a photo is taken. D Taking Photos in Movie Mode Note that photos can be taken even when the subject is not in focus. Photos are recorded in finem-quality JPEG format at the dimensions currently selected for movie frame size.
D Recording Movies Recording ends automatically when the maximum length is reached or the memory card fills or if the lens is removed, another mode is selected, or the photo/movie selector is rotated to C. Note that the built-in microphone may record sounds made by the camera or lens during vibration reduction, autofocus, or changes to aperture.
Basic Playback Photographs and movies can be viewed on the camera. 1 Press the K button. A picture will appear in the display. 2 View additional pictures. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. When pictures are displayed in the monitor, you can view other pictures by flicking a finger left or right over the display. To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutterrelease button halfway. Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon.
The following operations can be performed: Operation Pause Play Rewind/advance Start slow-motion playback Skip 10 s Skip to last or first frame Adjust volume Trim movie Exit Return to shooting mode Description Press 3 to pause playback. Press J to resume playback when playback is paused or during rewind/advance. Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance.
Deleting Unwanted Pictures Press the O button to delete the current picture. Note that pictures cannot be recovered once deleted. 1 Display a picture you wish to delete. Display a photo or movie you wish to delete as described in “Basic Playback” (0 49). 2 Delete the picture. Press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press the O button again to delete the picture and return to playback. To exit without deleting the picture, press K.
Basic Settings This chapter covers basic shooting and playback settings. Focus Focus can be adjusted automatically, manually, or using touch controls. How the camera focuses is governed by your choice of focus mode and AF-area mode. Choosing a Focus Mode The focus mode controls how the camera focuses. The focus mode can be selected using the Focus mode items in the i menu and the photo and movie shooting menus (0 115, 191, 245).
Option AF-C AF-F MF Description For moving subjects. The camera focuses continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; if Continuous the subject moves, the camera will predict the final distance to the subject and adjust focus as necessary. AF At default settings, the shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in focus (release priority). The camera adjusts focus continuously in response to subject movement or changes in composition.
AF-Area Mode The focus point can be positioned using the sub-selector (0 91) or multi selector. AF-area mode controls how the camera selects the focus-point for autofocus. The default setting is Single-point AF, but other options can be selected using the AF-area mode items in the i menu and the photo and movie shooting menus (0 115, 191, 245). At default settings, AF-area mode can also be selected by holding the Fn2 button and rotating the sub-command dial (0 24).
Option e f g Description The camera focuses on a point selected by the user. If the subject briefly leaves the selected point, the camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points. Use for Dynamic-area AF photographs of athletes and other active subjects that are hard to frame using single-point AF. This option is only available when photo mode is selected and Continuous AF is chosen for Focus mode.
Option h Auto-area AF Description The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus area. Use on occasions when you don’t have time to select the focus point yourself, for portraits, or for snapshots and other spur-ofthe-moment photos.
❚❚ Face/Eye-Detection AF When photographing portrait subjects with Auto-area AF, use Custom Setting a4 (Auto-area AF face/eye detection) to choose whether the camera detects both faces and eyes (face/eye-detection AF) or only faces (face-detection AF).
❚❚ Animal Face/Eye-Detection AF If Animal detection is selected for Custom Setting a4 (Auto-area AF face/ eye detection) and the camera detects a dog or cat, an amber border indicating the focus point will appear around the subject’s face or, if the camera detects the subject’s eyes, one or the other of their eyes. If AF-C is selected for focus mode, the focus point will light amber when faces or eyes are detected, while if AF-S is selected, the focus point will turn green when the camera focuses.
❚❚ Subject Tracking When Auto-area AF is selected for AFarea mode, pressing J enables focus tracking. The focus point will change to a targeting reticle; position the reticle over the target and either press J again or press the AF-ON button to start tracking. The focus point will track the selected subject as it moves through the frame (in the case of portrait subjects, focus will track the subject’s face). To end tracking and select the center focus point, press J a third time.
The Touch Shutter Touch controls can be used to focus and release the shutter. Touch the display to focus and lift your finger to release the shutter. Tap the icon shown in the illustration to choose the operation performed by tapping the display in shooting mode. Choose from the following options: • W: Touch the display to position the focus point and focus (if a face is detected, the camera will focus on the face closest to the selected point).
D Taking Pictures Using Touch Shooting Options The shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even when the W icon is displayed to show that touch shooting options are active. Touch shooting options can only be used to take pictures one at a time and cannot be used for manual focus or to take photographs during movie recording; for burst photography or to take photos during movie recording, use the shutter-release button.
Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus does not produce the desired results. Position the focus point over your subject and rotate the focus or control ring until the subject is in focus. For greater precision, press the X button to zoom in on the view through the lens. When the subject is in focus, the focus point will light green and the in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the display. In-focus indicator I F H F H (flashes) Focus distance indicator Description Subject in focus.
D Lenses with Focus-Mode Selection Manual focus can be selected using the controls on the lens. D Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark (E) on the camera body. The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 16 mm (0.63 in.).
White Balance White balance ensures that white objects appear white, regardless of the color of the light source. The default setting (j) is recommended with most light sources. If the desired results cannot be achieved with auto white balance, choose another option as described below. White balance can be selected using the White balance items in the i menu and the photo and movie shooting menus (0 100, 172, 242).
Option K* 4 Auto Keep white (reduce warm colors) Keep overall atmosphere 3500– 8000 Keep warm lighting colors D Natural light auto 4500– 8000 Description White balance is adjusted automatically for optimal results with most light sources. When an optional flash unit is used, white balance will be adjusted according to the lighting produced by the flash. Eliminate warm color cast produced by incandescent lighting. Partially preserve warm color cast produced by incandescent lighting.
Option K* Description Choose color temperature from list of Choose color 2500– values or by holding Fn1 button and K temperature 10,000 rotating sub-command dial. Measure white balance for subject or light source (press and hold Fn1 button to enter direct measurement — mode, 0 103), copy white balance L Preset manual from existing photograph, or choose existing value by holding Fn1 button and rotating sub-command dial. * Color temperature.
D D (“Natural Light Auto”) D (Natural light auto) may not produce the desired results under artificial light. Choose 4 (Auto) or an option that matches the light source. D Studio Flash Lighting 4 (Auto) may not produce the desired results with large studio flash units. Use preset white balance or set white balance to 5 (Flash) and use fine-tuning to adjust white balance.
Silent Photography To enable the electronic shutter and eliminate the noise and vibration caused by operation of the mechanical shutter, select On for Silent photography in the photo shooting menu. Regardless of the setting chosen for Beep options in the setup menu, no beep will sound when the camera focuses or while the self-timer is counting down. Note that the electronic shutter will be used regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting d5 (Shutter type).
D Silent Photography Selecting On for Silent photography mutes the shutter, but this does not absolve photographers of the need to respect their subjects’ privacy and image rights. Although the noise of the mechanical shutter is muted, other sounds may still be audible, for example during autofocus or aperture adjustment or if the G or K button is pressed when an option other than Off is selected for Vibration reduction.
Rating Pictures Selected pictures can be rated or marked as candidates for later deletion. Ratings can also be viewed in Capture NX-D and ViewNX-i. Protected pictures cannot be rated. 1 Select an image. Press the K button to start playback and display a picture you want to rate. 2 Display the i menu. Press the i button to view the i menu. 3 Select Rating. Highlight Rating and press J. 4 Choose a rating.
Protecting Pictures from Deletion Use the Protect option in the i menu to protect pictures from accidental deletion. Note that this does NOT prevent pictures being deleted when the memory card is formatted. 1 Select an image. Press the K button to start playback and display a picture you want to protect. 2 Display the i menu. Press the i button to view the i menu. 3 Select Protect. Highlight Protect and press J.
Shooting Controls This chapter describes controls that can be used during shooting. The Mode Dial Press the mode dial lock Mode dial release and rotate the mode dial to choose from the following modes: • b Auto: A “point-and-shoot” mode in which the camera sets exposure and hue Mode dial lock release (0 41, 45). • P Programmed auto: The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings.
P: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal exposure in most situations. Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture that produce the same exposure can be selected by rotating the main command dial (“flexible program”). While flexible program is in effect, a flexible program indicator (U) is displayed.
A: Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. To choose an aperture between the minimum and maximum values for the lens, rotate the sub-command dial. Aperture can be locked at the selected setting (0 283).
M: Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to set aperture. Shutter speed can be set to “×200” or to values between 30 s and 1/8000 s, or the shutter can be held open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (0 80). Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum values for the lens. Use the exposure indicators to check exposure.
D Exposure Indicators The exposure indicators show whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings. Depending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b1 (EV steps for exposure cntrl), the amount of under- or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV. If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays will flash.
User Settings: U1, U2, and U3 Modes Assign frequently-used settings to the U1, U2, and U3 positions on the mode dial. ❚❚ Saving User Settings Follow the steps below to save settings: 1 Select a mode. Rotate the mode dial to the desired mode. 2 Adjust settings.
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 Rotating the mode dial to U1, U2, or U3 recalls the settings last saved to that position. ❚❚ Resetting User Settings To reset settings for U1, U2, or U3 to default values: 1 Select Reset user settings. Highlight Reset user settings in the setup menu and press 2. 2 Select a position.
D User Settings The following cannot be saved to U1, U2, or U3.
Long Time-Exposures (Mode M) Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. • Bulb: The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. • Time: The exposure starts when the shutter-release button is pressed and ends when the button is pressed a second time.
3 Choose a shutter speed. Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb or Time. Bulb Time 4 Open the shutter. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the exposure is complete. Time: Press the shutter-release button all the way down. 5 Close the shutter. Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release button. Time: Press the shutter-release button all the way down.
The S (ISO Sensitivity) Button Hold the S button and rotate the main command dial to adjust the camera’s sensitivity to light according to the amount of light available. The current setting is shown in the shooting display and control panel. Choose from settings of from ISO 64 to ISO 25600 (or in the case of the Z 6, of from ISO 100 to ISO 51200); settings of from about 0.3 to 1 EV below the lowest of these values and 0.3 to 2 EV above the highest are also available for special situations.
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control In modes P, S, A, and M, auto ISO Sub-command dial sensitivity control can be enabled or disabled by holding the S button and rotating the sub-command dial. When auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure cannot be achieved at the value selected with the S button and main command dial.
The E (Exposure Compensation) Button In modes other than b, exposure compensation can be used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. Choose from values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1 /3 EV (photographs only; the range for movies is –3 to + 3 EV). In general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker.
At values other than ±0.0, the camera displays a E icon (movie mode) or a E icon and the exposure indicator (photo mode) after you release the E button. The current value for exposure compensation can be confirmed by pressing the E button. Monitor Viewfinder Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.
The c/E (Release Mode/Self-Timer) Button The “release mode” determines what happens when the shutterrelease button is pressed. To choose a release mode, hold the c (E) button and rotate the main command dial. Press J when the desired option is highlighted; the selected option is indicated by icons in the shooting display and control panel. Monitor Control panel The following options are available in photo mode.
Option X E Description While the shutter-release button is held down, the Continuous H camera records up to about 9 frames per second (extended) (Z 7) or 12 frames per second (Z 6). Optional flash units cannot be used. Flicker reduction has no effect. Self-timer Take pictures with the self-timer (0 89). D The Shooting Display In continuous low-speed and continuous high-speed modes, the display is updated in real time even while shooting is in progress.
D Continuous H (Extended) Depending on camera settings, exposure may vary erratically during each burst. This can be prevented by locking exposure (0 92). D The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. The approximate number of images that can be stored in the buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure-count displays while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
In movie mode, you can choose the operation performed when the shutter-release button is pressed (0 45). Option U c Description The camera takes one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed. Regardless of the Single frame option selected, a maximum of 50 photos can be taken with each movie. The camera takes photographs for up to 3 (Z 7) or 2 (Z 6) seconds at a time while the shutter-release button is held down.
3 Frame the photograph and focus. If AF-S is selected for focus mode, the timer will not start unless the camera is able to focus. 4 Start the timer. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer. A E icon will appear in the display and the self-timer lamp will start to flash, stopping two seconds before the photograph is taken.
The Sub-Selector Use the sub-selector as a joystick to select the focus point, or press the center to lock focus and/or exposure. Focus-Point Selection Use the sub-selector to select the focus point in the shooting display. Focuspoint selection is not available when auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode (0 54). Focus point Autoexposure (AE) Lock Pressing the center of the sub-selector locks exposure at the current setting.
❚❚ Locking Focus and Exposure Follow the steps below to use focus and exposure lock. 1 Set focus and exposure. Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. 2 Lock focus and exposure. Shutter-release button With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, press the center of the sub-selector to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-L icon will be displayed).
3 Recompose the photograph and shoot. Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway (AF-S) or keep the center of the sub-selector pressed, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance.
The i Menu Pressing the i button displays the i menu: a menu of frequently-used settings for the current mode. Using the i Menu Press the i button to display the i menu. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options, then highlight an option and press J to select it and return to the i menu (to exit to the previous display without changing settings, press the i button).
The Photo-Mode i Menu At default settings, the following items appear in the i menu for photo mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 3 5 7 9 11 2 4 6 8 10 12 Set Picture Control ........................96 7 Wi-Fi connection ........................ 111 White balance ............................. 100 8 Active D-Lighting ....................... 112 Image quality .............................. 106 9 Release mode.............................. 113 Image size.....................................
Set Picture Control Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene. Option n Q R S T o p q k01– k20 Description The camera automatically adjusts hues and tones based on the Standard Picture Control. The complexions of portrait subjects will appear Auto softer, and such elements as the foliage and sky in outdoor shots more vivid, than in pictures taken with the Standard Picture Control. Standard processing for balanced results. Standard Recommended for most situations.
To view Picture Control settings, highlight a Picture Control and press 3. Changes to settings can be previewed in the display (0 98). The current Picture Control is indicated by an icon in the display during shooting.
❚❚ Modifying Picture Controls Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the photographer’s creative intent. Highlight Set Picture Control in the i menu and press J to display the Picture Control list, then highlight a Picture Control and press 3 to display Picture Control settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting and press 4 or 2 to choose a value in increments of 1, or rotate the sub-command dial to choose a value in increments of 0.
The following settings are available: Option Effect level Description Mute or heighten the effect of Creative Picture Control. Quickly adjust levels for balanced Sharpening, Midrange sharpening, and Clarity. You can also make individual adjustments to the following parameters: • Sharpening: Control the sharpness of details and outlines. • Mid-range sharpening: Adjust sharpness according to the fineness of the patterns and lines in mid-tones affected by Sharpening and Clarity.
White Balance Adjust white balance (for more information, see “White Balance”, 0 64). Option 4 Auto Keep white (reduce warm colors) Keep overall atmosphere Keep warm lighting colors D Natural light auto H G M J Direct sunlight Cloudy Shade Incandescent Option I Fluorescent Sodium-vapor lamps Warm-white fluorescent White fluorescent Cool-white fluorescent Day white fluorescent Daylight fluorescent High temp.
❚❚ Fine-Tuning White Balance Selecting White balance in the i menu displays a list of white balance options. If an option other than Choose color temperature is highlighted, fine-tuning options can be displayed by pressing 3. Any changes to fine-tuning options can be previewed in the display. Increase green Increase blue Increase amber Increase magenta Tap the arrows in the display or use the multi selector to finetune white balance. Press J to save settings and return to the i menu.
❚❚ Choosing a Color Temperature Selecting White balance in the i menu displays a list of white balance options. When Choose color temperature is highlighted, color temperature options can be viewed by pressing 3. Value for Amber–Blue axis Value for Green–Magenta axis Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits on the Amber–Blue or Green– Magenta axis and press 1 or 3 to change. Press J to save settings and return to the i menu.
❚❚ Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall up to six custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. Follow the steps below to measure a value for preset manual white balance. 1 Display white balance presets. Highlight Preset manual in the i menu white balance display and press 3 to display a list of white balance presets. 2 Select a preset.
4 Measure white balance. To measure white balance, tap a white or gray object, or use the multi selector to position the r over a white or gray area of the display and either press J or press the shutterrelease button all the way down (note that the r cannot be repositioned when an optional flash unit is attached, in which case you will need to measure white balance with a white or gray object positioned in the center of the frame).
D Measuring Preset Manual White Balance Preset manual white balance cannot be measured while HDR or multiple exposure shooting is in progress. D Direct Measurement Mode Direct measurement mode will end if no operations are performed in the time selected for Custom Setting c3 (Power off delay) > Standby timer.
Image Quality Choose a file format for photographs. Option NEF (RAW) + JPEG finem NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine NEF (RAW) + JPEG normalm NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal NEF (RAW) + JPEG basicm NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic NEF (RAW) JPEG finem JPEG fine JPEG normalm JPEG normal JPEG basicm JPEG basic TIFF (RGB) Description Record two copies of each photo: an NEF (RAW) image and a JPEG copy. Only the JPEG copy is displayed during playback, but deleting the JPEG copy also deletes the NEF (RAW) image.
A NEF (RAW) NEF (RAW) image files (extension “*.nef”) contain the raw data output from the image sensor. Using Nikon’s ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D software, you can adjust and re-adjust settings such as exposure compensation and white balance as often as you please without degrading image quality, making this format ideal for photos that will be processed in multiple different ways. ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D are available free-of-charge from the Nikon Download Center.
Image Size Choose the size at which photographs are recorded. Option Large NEF (RAW) Medium Small Large JPEG/TIFF Medium Small Description Choose the size for photos recorded in NEF (RAW) format. NEF (RAW) is available only when an NEF (RAW) option is selected for image quality. Choose the size for photos recorded in JPEG or TIFF format. The option currently selected is shown in the display during shooting.
Flash Mode Choose a flash mode for optional flash units (0 356). The options available depend on the mode selected with the mode dial. Option Fill flash I J Red-eye Available in b, P, S, A, M Option Available in Rear-curtain sync P, S, A, M M s Flash off b, P, S, A, M reduction K Slow sync + red-eye P, A L Slow sync The option currently selected is indicated by an icon in the display during shooting.
Metering Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available: Option L M N t Description The camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone distribution, Matrix metering color, composition, and distance for results close to those seen by the naked eye.
Wi-Fi Connection Enable or disable Wi-Fi. Enable Wi-Fi to establish wireless connections to computers or between the camera and smartphones or tablets (smart devices) running the SnapBridge app. The camera displays a Wi-Fi icon when Wi-Fi is enabled. To turn Wi-Fi off, highlight Wi-Fi connection in the i menu and press J. If Wi-Fi is currently enabled, a Close Wi-Fi connection prompt will be displayed; press J to end the connection.
Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for highcontrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. It is most effective when used with matrix metering.
Release Mode Choose the operation performed when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. For more information, see “The c/E (Release Mode/Self-Timer) Button” (0 86). Option U Single frame V Continuous L W Continuous H Option X Continuous H (extended) E Self-timer When Continuous L or Self-timer is highlighted, additional options can be displayed by pressing 3. Pressing 3 when Continuous L is highlighted displays frame advance rate options.
Vibration Reduction Choose whether to enable vibration reduction. The options available vary with the lens. Option On C Normal D Sport E Off Description Choose for enhanced vibration reduction when photographing static subjects. Choose when photographing athletes and other subjects that are moving rapidly and unpredictably. Vibration reduction off. Options other than Off are shown by an icon in the display during shooting. D Vibration Reduction Vibration reduction may be unavailable with some lenses.
AF-Area Mode AF-area mode controls how the camera selects the focus-point for autofocus. For more information, see “AF-Area Mode” (0 54). Option Option 3 Pinpoint AF d Single-point AF e Dynamic-area AF f Wide-area AF (S) g Wide-area AF (L) h Auto-area AF The option currently selected is shown by an icon in the display during shooting. Focus Mode The focus mode controls how the camera focuses. For more information, see “Choosing a Focus Mode” (0 52).
The Movie-Mode i Menu At default settings, the following items appear in the i menu for movie mode. 1 3 5 7 9 11 2 4 6 8 10 12 1 Set Picture Control......................117 7 Wi-Fi connection......................... 122 2 White balance..............................117 8 Active D-Lighting ....................... 122 3 Frame size and rate/ 9 Electronic VR................................ 122 image quality .............................118 10 Vibration reduction....................
Set Picture Control Choose a Picture Control for movie recording. For more information, see “Set Picture Control” (0 96). White Balance Adjust white balance for movie recording. For more information, see “White Balance” (0 64, 100).
Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality Select the movie frame size (in pixels) and frame rate. You can also choose from two Movie quality options: High quality (indicated by frame size/rate icons with “m”) and Normal. Together, these options determine the maximum bit rate, as shown in the following table. r s t w x y/y z/z 1/1 2/2 3/3 A B C Max. bit rate (Mbps) Max.
The option currently selected is shown by an icon in the display. ❚❚ Slow-Motion Movies To record silent slow-motion movies, select a “slow-motion” option for Frame size/frame rate. Slow-motion movies are recorded at 4 or 5 times the rated speed and play back at the rated speed. Movies shot at 1920 × 1080; 30p ×4 (slowmotion), for example, are recorded at a frame rate of roughly 120 fps and play back at around 30 fps, meaning that 10 seconds recording produces about 40 seconds of footage.
Microphone Sensitivity Turn the built-in or external microphones on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity. Choose bA to adjust sensitivity automatically or Microphone off to turn sound recording off or adjust microphone sensitivity manually by choosing a value between b1 and b20 (the higher the value, the higher the sensitivity). At settings other than bA, the option currently selected is shown by an icon in the display. If the sound level is displayed in red, the volume is too high.
Choose Image Area Choose the size of the area on the image sensor used to record movies. Select FX to shoot movies in what is referred to as “FXbased movie format”, DX to shoot in “DX-based movie format”. The differences between the two formats are shown in the illustration. FX DX The dimensions of the area recorded vary with the frame size: Format Frame size FX-based movie format DX-based movie format 3840 × 2160 1920 × 1080 3840 × 2160 1920 × 1080 Area recorded (approximate) Z7 Z6 35.9 × 20.
Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in movie mode. For more information, see “Metering” (0 110), but note that spot metering is not available. Wi-Fi Connection Enable or disable Wi-Fi. For more information, see “Wi-Fi Connection” (0 111). Active D-Lighting Choose an Active D-Lighting option for movie mode. For more information, see “Active D-Lighting” (0 112).
Vibration Reduction Choose vibration reduction option for movie mode. For more information, see “Vibration Reduction” (0 114). AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera selects the focus point when autofocus is enabled in movie mode. For more information, see “AF-Area Mode” (0 54). Option Option d Single-point AF f Wide-area AF (S) g Wide-area AF (L) h Auto-area AF Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. For more information, see “Choosing a Focus Mode” (0 52).
More About Playback Learn more about viewing pictures and image information, the playback i menu, playback zoom, and deleting pictures. Viewing Pictures Use the X and W (Q) buttons to cycle between full-frame and thumbnail playback. W (Q) W (Q) W (Q) X X X Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback Full-Frame Playback Press the K button to view the most recent picture full frame in the display.
Thumbnail Playback To view multiple images, press the W (Q) button when a picture is displayed full frame. The number of images displayed increases from 4 to 9 to 72 each time the W (Q) button is pressed, and decreases with each press of the X button. Use the multi selector to highlight images. D Touch Controls Touch controls can be used when pictures are displayed in the monitor (0 11).
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in fullframe playback. Press 1 or 3 or press the DISP button to cycle through photo information as shown below. File information None (image only) 1 Exposure data 1 Highlights 1 Overview data 1 Location data 2 RGB histogram 1 Shooting data 1 1 Displayed only if the corresponding option is selected for Playback display options in the playback menu. 2 Displayed only if embedded in the picture (0 308).
File Information 12 3 4 5 13 12 11 10 8 9 7 Protect status................................. 71 Retouch indicator ....................... 316 Upload marking.......................... 136 Focus point * ................................... 54 Frame number/ total number of frames 6 6 Image quality .............................. 106 7 Image size..................................... 108 8 Image area .......................... 121, 167 9 Time of recording ................ 38, 297 10 Date of recording........
Highlights 1 1 Highlights (areas that may be overexposed) 2 Folder number-frame number........................................ 163 2 RGB Histogram 1 2 128 More About Playback 3 4 5 6 1 Folder number-frame number........................................ 163 2 White balance .......................64, 100 Color temperature ............... 102 White balance fine-tuning ............................................... 101 Preset manual ....................... 103 3 Histogram (RGB channel).........
D Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X. Use the X and W (Q) buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector. The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the display. D Histograms Histograms show tone distribution, with pixel brightness (tone) plotted on the horizontal axis and the number of pixels on the vertical axis.
Shooting Data Depending on settings at the time the picture was taken, there may be up to five pages of shooting data: general, flash info, Picture Control, advanced, and copyright information. ❚❚ Shooting Data, Page 1 (General) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 130 More About Playback 1 Metering....................................... 110 Shutter type................................. 264 Shutter speed ......................... 73, 75 Aperture ..........................................74 2 Shooting mode...........
❚❚ Shooting Data, Page 2 (Flash Info) 4 14 15 16 17 14 15 16 17 Flash type Remote flash control ................. 364 Flash mode.......................... 109, 356 Flash control mode .................... 188 Flash compensation................... 191 ❚❚ Shooting Data, Page 3 (Picture Control) 18 Picture Control 5 ................... 96, 179 18 ❚❚ Shooting Data, Page 4 (Advanced) 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 High ISO noise reduction.......... 185 Long exposure noise reduction....................................
❚❚ Shooting Data, Page 5 (Copyright Information) 6 25 25 Name of photographer............. 306 26 Copyright holder ........................ 306 26 1 Displayed in red if photo was taken in mode P, S, A, or M with auto ISO sensitivity control on. 2 Displayed if Custom Setting b4 (Fine-tune optimal exposure) has been set to a value other than zero for any metering method. 3 Also includes color temperature of photos taken using auto white balance.
Overview Data 1 2 345 16 6 17 18 19 20 21 7 8 29 28 27 9 15 26 25 22 23 24 14 13 12 11 10 1 Frame number/ total number of frames 2 Upload marking ..........................136 3 Protect status................................. 71 4 Retouch indicator .......................316 5 Camera name 6 Image comment indicator........305 7 Location data indicator .............308 8 Histogram .....................................129 9 Image quality...............................106 10 Image size...................
The i Button: Playback Pressing the i button during playback zoom or full-frame or thumbnail playback displays the i menu for playback mode. Select options using the multi selector and J button and press the i button to exit the menu and return to playback. The options available in the playback i menu vary with the type of picture. Photos: Pressing the i button when a photo is selected displays the options listed below.
Movies: The options below are available when a movie is selected. • Rating: Rate the current picture (0 70). • Select to send/deselect (PC/WT): Select the current picture for upload. The option displayed varies with the type of device connected (0 136). • Volume control: Adjust playback volume. • Trim movie: Trim footage from the current movie and save the edited copy in a new file (0 137). • Choose folder: Choose a folder for playback.
Select to Send/Deselect Follow the steps below to select the current picture for upload to a smart device, computer, or ftp server. The i menu options used to select pictures for upload vary with the type of device connected: • Select to send/deselect (smart device): Displayed when the camera is connected to a smart device via built-in Bluetooth using the Connect to smart device item in the setup menu (0 310).
Choose Start/End Point Follow the steps below to create trimmed copies of movies. 1 Display a movie full frame. 2 Pause the movie on the new opening frame. Play the movie back as described in “Viewing Movies” (0 49), pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause, and pressing 4 or 2 or Movie progress bar rotating the main command dial to locate the desired frame. Your approximate position in the movie can be ascertained from the movie progress bar.
4 Select Start point. To create a copy that begins from the current frame, highlight Start point and press J. The frames before the current frame will be removed when you save the copy in Step 9. Start point 5 Confirm the new start point. If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or back, rotate the main command dial; to skip to the first or last frame, rotate the sub-command dial). 6 Choose the end point.
7 Create the copy. Once the desired frame is displayed, press 1. 8 Preview the movie. To preview the copy, highlight Preview and press J (to interrupt the preview and return to the save options menu, press 1). To abandon the current copy and select a new start point or end point as described above, highlight Cancel and press J; to save the copy, proceed to Step 9. 9 Save the copy. Highlight Save as new file and press J to save the copy to a new file.
Save Current Frame To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: 1 Pause the movie on the desired frame. Play the movie back as described in “Viewing Movies” (0 49), pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause. Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy. 2 Choose Save current frame. Press the i button to display the i menu, then highlight Save current frame and press J to create a JPEG copy of the current frame.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom To zoom in during full-frame playback, press X or J. Navigation window On-screen guide While zoom is in effect, you can: • Zoom in or out/view other areas of the image: Press X or use stretch gestures to zoom in to a maximum of approximately 32×, 24×, or 16× for large, medium, or small images respectively (Z 7, or in the case of the Z 6, to a maximum of approximately 24×, 18×, or 12×; all figures are for FX format). Press W (Q) or use pinch gestures to zoom out.
Deleting Pictures Press the O button to delete the current picture or use the Delete option in the playback menu to delete multiple selected pictures, all pictures taken on a selected date, or all pictures in the current playback folder (protected pictures cannot be deleted). Exercise caution when deleting pictures, as pictures cannot be recovered once deleted. During Playback Press the O button to delete the current photograph. 1 Press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
The Playback Menu The Delete item in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Delete selected pictures. Q Selected i Select date Delete all pictures taken on selected dates (0 144). R All Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (0 157). ❚❚ Selected: Deleting Selected Pictures To delete multiple selected pictures, choose Selected and follow the steps below.
❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Pictures Taken on Selected Dates To delete all unprotected pictures taken on selected dates, choose Delete > Select date in the playback menu and follow the steps below. 1 Select dates. Highlight a date and press 2 to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date. Selected dates are marked with a M icon. Repeat as desired to select additional dates; to deselect a date, highlight it and press 2. 2 Delete the pictures taken on the selected dates. Press J.
Menu Guide Learn more about camera menus. Defaults The default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below.
Option NEF (RAW) recording NEF (RAW) compression NEF (RAW) bit depth ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity b P, S, A, M Auto ISO sensitivity control Maximum sensitivity Maximum sensitivity with c Minimum shutter speed White balance Fine-tuning Choose color temperature Preset manual Set Picture Control Color space Active D-Lighting Long exposure NR High ISO NR Vignette control Diffraction compensation Auto distortion control Flicker reduction shooting Metering Flash control Flash control mode Wireless fla
Option Focus mode AF-area mode Vibration reduction Auto bracketing Auto bracketing set Number of shots Increment Multiple exposure * Multiple exposure mode Number of shots Overlay mode Keep all exposures Overlay shooting HDR (high dynamic range) HDR mode Exposure differential Smoothing Save individual images (NEF) Interval timer shooting Choose start day/time Interval Intervals×shots/interval Exposure smoothing Silent photography Interval priority Starting storage folder New folder Reset file numbering Def
Option Default Time-lapse movie Interval 5s Shooting time 25 minutes Exposure smoothing On Silent photography Off Choose image area FX Frame size/frame rate 1920×1080; 60p Interval priority Off Focus shift shooting No.
Option ISO sensitivity settings Maximum sensitivity Auto ISO control (mode M) ISO sensitivity (mode M) White balance Fine-tuning Choose color temperature Preset manual Set Picture Control Active D-Lighting High ISO NR Vignette control Diffraction compensation Auto distortion control Flicker reduction Metering Focus mode AF-area mode Vibration reduction Electronic VR Microphone sensitivity Attenuator Frequency response Wind noise reduction Headphone volume Timecode Record timecodes Count-up method Drop frame
Custom Settings Menu Defaults a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 a9 a10 a11 a12 a13 b1 b2 b3 b4 Option AF-C priority selection AF-S priority selection Focus tracking with lock-on Auto-area AF face/eye detection Focus points used Store points by orientation AF activation Limit AF-area mode selection Pinpoint AF Single-point AF Dynamic-area AF Wide-area AF (S) Wide-area AF (L) Auto-area AF Focus point wrap-around Focus point options Manual focus mode Dynamic-area AF assist Low-light AF Built-in AF-assist illuminator
Option c1 Shutter-release button AE-L c2 Self-timer Self-timer delay Number of shots Interval between shots c3 Power off delay Playback Menus Image review Standby timer d1 CL mode shooting speed d2 Max. continuous release d3 Sync.
e1 e2 e3 e4 e5 e6 e7 f1 Option Flash sync speed Flash shutter speed Exposure comp.
Option f5 Customize command dials Reverse rotation Change main/sub Menus and playback Sub-dial frame advance f6 Release button to use dial f7 Reverse indicators g1 Customize i menu g2 Custom control assignment Fn1 button Fn2 button AF-ON button Sub-selector center Shutter-release button Lens control ring g3 OK button g4 AF speed When to apply g5 AF tracking sensitivity g6 Highlight display Display pattern Highlight display threshold Default Exposure compensation: U Shutter speed/aperture: U Exposure setti
Setup Menu Defaults Option Time zone and date Daylight saving time Monitor brightness Monitor color balance Viewfinder brightness Viewfinder color balance Control panel brightness Limit monitor mode selection Automatic display switch Viewfinder only Monitor only Prioritize viewfinder Information display AF fine-tune AF fine-tune (On/Off) Clean image sensor Automatic cleaning Beep options Beep on/off Volume Pitch Touch controls Enable/disable touch controls Full-frame playback flicks 154 Menu Guide > Defaul
Option HDMI Output resolution Advanced Output range External recording control Output data depth N-Log setting View assist Location data Standby timer Set clock from satellite Wireless remote (WR) options LED lamp Link mode Assign remote (WR) Fn button Airplane mode Slot empty release lock Default Auto Auto Off 8 bit Off Off Enable Yes On Pairing None Disable Enable release Menu Guide > Defaults 155
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To view playback options, select the D tab in the camera menus. Option Delete Playback folder Playback display options Image review After delete 0 157 157 157 158 158 Option After burst, show Rotate tall Slide show Rating D See Also For menu defaults, see “Playback Menu Defaults” (0 145).
Delete G button ➜ D (playback menu) Delete multiple images. Option Description Delete selected pictures. Q Selected i Select date Delete all pictures taken on selected dates. 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 with the selected name will be visible during playback.
Image Review G button ➜ D (playback menu) Choose whether pictures are displayed automatically immediately after shooting. Option Description Pictures appear in the currently-selected display (monitor On or viewfinder) as they are taken. Pictures are displayed after shooting only when the On (monitor monitor is used to frame shots. Pictures are not displayed only) in the viewfinder during shooting. Off Pictures can only be viewed by pressing the K button.
After Burst, Show G button ➜ D (playback menu) Choose whether the photo displayed immediately after a burst of shots is taken in continuous release mode is the first or last shot in the burst. This option takes effect only when Image review (0 158) is off. Most recent shot (burst) DSC_0001.jpg DSC_0002.jpg DSC_0003.jpg DSC_0004.jpg DSC_0014.jpg Displayed if First image in burst is selected DSC_0015.
Slide Show G button ➜ D (playback menu) View a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 157). Option Start Description Start slide show. Choose the type of image displayed from Still images and movies, Still images only, and Movies only, or Image type select By rating to view only pictures with selected ratings (highlight ratings and press 2 to select or deselect). 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) Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Press 4 or 2 to highlight pictures and press 1 or 3 to choose a rating of from zero to five stars, or select d to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). Press J to exit when the operation is complete.
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To view the photo shooting menu, select the C tab in the camera menus.
Reset Photo Shooting Menu G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Select Yes to restore photo shooting menu options to their default values (0 145). Storage Folder G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Rename folders and select the folder in which subsequent pictures 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.
D Text Entry A keyboard is displayed when text entry is required. Tap letters on the screen or use the multi selector to highlight characters and press J to insert them 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 button. To move the cursor to a new position, tap the display or rotate the main command dial.
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 digits and press 1 or 3 to change. If a folder with the selected number already exists, one of the following icons will be displayed: • 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 (0 184), “_DSC”, followed by a four-digit number and a threeletter extension (e.g., “DSC_0001.JPG” or “_DSC0002.JPG”). The File naming option is used to select three letters to replace the “DSC” portion of the file name as described in “Text Entry” (0 164). D Extensions The following extensions are used: “.NEF” for NEF (RAW) images, “.
Image Quality G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Choose a file format for photographs. For more information, see “Image Quality” (0 106). Image Size G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Choose the size, in pixels, of photographs recorded with the camera. Select JPEG/TIFF to choose the size of JPEG and TIFF images, NEF (RAW) to choose the size of NEF (RAW) images. Z 7: Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) * Large 8256 × 5504 69.9 × 46.6/27.5 × 18.3 FX (36×24) Medium 6192 × 4128 52.4 × 35.0/20.6 × 13.
Z 6: Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) * Large 6048 × 4024 51.2 × 34.1/20.2 × 13.4 FX (36×24) Medium 4528 × 3016 38.3 × 25.5/15.1 × 10.1 FX format Small 3024 × 2016 25.6 × 17.1/10.1 × 6.7 Large 3936 × 2624 33.3 × 22.2/13.1 × 8.7 DX (24×16) Medium 2944 × 1968 24.9 × 16.7/9.8 × 6.6 DX format Small 1968 × 1312 16.7 × 11.1/6.6 × 4.4 Large 4016 × 4016 34.0 × 34.0/13.4 × 13.4 1 : 1 (24×24) Medium 3008 × 3008 25.5 × 25.5/10.0 × 10.0 Small 2000 × 2000 16.9 × 16.9/6.7 × 6.7 Large 6048 × 3400 51.2 × 28.8/20.
NEF (RAW) Recording G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Choose a compression type and bit depth for NEF (RAW) photographs. NEF (RAW) Compression Use compression to reduce file size. Option N O Description NEF images are compressed using a reversible Lossless algorithm, reducing file size by about 20–40% with compressed no effect on image quality. NEF images are compressed using a non-reversible Compressed algorithm, reducing file size by about 35–55% with almost no effect on image quality.
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 64 and 25600 (or in the case of the Z 6, between ISO 100 and ISO 51200). Settings of from about 0.3 to 1 EV below the ISO sensitivity lowest of these values and 0.3 to 2 EV above the highest are also available for special situations. b mode offers an additional Auto option.
A “Minimum Shutter Speed” > “Auto” If Auto is selected for Auto ISO sensitivity control > Minimum shutter speed, the camera will choose the minimum shutter speed based on the focal length of the lens. For example, the camera will automatically select fast minimum shutter speeds to reduce the blur that commonly occurs with telephoto lenses.
The White Balance Menu: Fine-Tuning Fine-tuning is available via the camera menus. For more information on fine-tuning, see “Fine-Tuning White Balance” (0 101). For information on fine-tuning preset manual white balance, see “Fine-Tuning Preset White Balance” (0 178). 1 Display fine-tuning options. Go to White balance in the photo shooting menu, highlight a white balance option, and press 2. 2 Fine-tune white balance. Coordinates Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance.
3 Save changes and exit. Press J to save settings and return to the photo shooting menu. If white balance has been fine-tuned, an asterisk (“U”) will appear next to the white balance icon in the shooting display. D White Balance Fine-Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a “warm” setting such as J (Incandescent) is selected for white balance will make photographs slightly “colder” but will not actually make them blue.
The White Balance Menu: Choosing a Color Temperature Color temperature can be selected using the White balance > Choose color temperature option in the photo shooting menu. Enter values for the amber–blue and green–magenta axes as described below. 1 Select Choose color temperature. Go to White balance in the photo shooting menu, highlight Choose color temperature and press 2. 2 Select values for amber–blue and green–magenta.
D Choose Color Temperature Note that the desired results will not be obtained with fluorescent lighting. Choose I (Fluorescent) for fluorescent light sources. With other light sources, take a test shot to determine if the selected value is appropriate.
Preset Manual: Copying White Balance from a Photograph The Preset manual option in the white balance menu can be used to copy a white balance value from an existing photograph. For more information on preset manual white balance, see “Preset Manual” (0 103). 1 Select Preset manual. Go to White balance in the photo shooting menu, highlight Preset manual, and press 2. 2 Select a destination. Highlight the destination preset (d-1 to d-6) and press X. 3 Choose Select image.
5 Copy white balance. Press J to copy the white balance value from the highlighted photograph to the selected preset. If the highlighted photograph has a comment, the comment will be copied to the comment for the selected preset. D Fine-Tuning Preset White Balance The current preset can be fine-tuned by selecting Fine-tune in the preset manual white balance menu and adjusting white balance as described in “The White Balance Menu: Fine-Tuning” (0 173).
Set Picture Control G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Choose how new photos will be processed. For more information, see “Set Picture Control” (0 96). Set Picture Control: Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. 1 Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the Picture Control list and press 2. 2 Adjust settings.
D Custom Picture Controls Modifications to existing Picture Controls can be saved as custom Picture Controls using the Manage Picture Control option in the photo or movie shooting menu. Custom Picture Controls can be copied to a memory card and used in compatible software or shared among cameras of the same model. D The i Menu Modifying Picture Controls from the i menu allows the effect to be previewed in the display.
Manage Picture Control G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Save modified Picture Controls as 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. Rename custom Picture Controls. Delete custom Picture Controls. Use the following options to copy custom Picture Controls to and from the memory card.
Creating Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. 1 Select Save/edit. Highlight Save/edit and press 2. 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 button.
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” (0 164). 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. D Adobe RGB For accurate color reproduction, Adobe RGB images require applications, displays, and printers that support color management.
Long Exposure NR 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, the message “Performing noise reduction“ will be displayed, “Job NR” will flash in the control panel, and pictures cannot 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) Vignette control reduces the drop in brightness that occurs at the edges of the frame. Its effects vary from lens to lens and are most noticeable at maximum aperture. Choose from High, Normal, Low, and Off.
Flicker Reduction Shooting G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) When On is selected, the camera will time photographs to reduce banding, areas of under- or over-exposure, or (in photographs taken in continuous release modes) uneven coloration caused by the flicker of such light sources as fluorescent or mercury-vapor lamps (note that the frame rate may drop while flicker reduction is in effect, and that the frame rate may slow or become erratic during burst shooting).
Flash Control G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Adjust settings for wireless remote flash units (0 364) or optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe (0 351).
Wireless Flash Options Adjust settings for simultaneous wireless control of multiple remote flash units. This option is available only when an SB-5000 or SB-500 flash unit or a WR-R10 wireless remote controller is mounted on the camera. Option Y Y/Z Z Description The remote flash units are controlled using lowOptical AWL intensity flashes emitted by the master flash (0 377). Optical/ Choose this option when using both opticallyradio AWL and radio-controlled flash units (0 385).
Remote Flash Control Choose from the remote flash photography options listed below (0 370, 377). Option Group flash Quick wireless control Remote repeating Description Choose a separate flash control mode for each group of remote flash units. Choose the balance between groups A and B and set the output for group C manually. The flash units fire repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multiple-exposure effect. Radio Remote Flash Info View the flash units currently controlled via radio AWL.
Flash Compensation G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Adjust flash output to control the brightness of the main subject relative to the background (0 358). Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections. Focus Mode G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) The focus mode controls how the camera focuses. For more information, see “Choosing a Focus Mode” (0 52).
Auto Bracketing G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Vary exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value. Bracketing can be used in situations in which getting the right settings is difficult and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot, or to experiment with different settings for the same subject.
Exposure and Flash Bracketing Vary exposure and/or flash level over a series of photographs. Exposure modified by: 0 EV Exposure modified by: –1 EV Exposure modified by: +1 EV 1 Choose the bracketing type. Select an option for Auto bracketing set. Choose AE & flash bracketing to vary both exposure and flash level, AE bracketing to vary only exposure, or Flash bracketing to vary only flash level.
3 Choose a bracketing increment. Highlight Increment and press 4 or 2 to choose the bracketing increment. At default settings, the size of the increment can be chosen from 0.3 (1/3), 0.7 (2/3), 1, 2, and 3 EV. The bracketing programs with an increment of 0.3 (1/3) EV are listed below. “Number of shots” 0F +3F −3F +2F −2F 3F 5F 7F 9F Bracketing indicator No. of shots Bracketing order (EVs) 0 0 3 0/+0.3/+0.7 3 0/–0.7/–0.3 2 0/+0.3 2 0/–0.3 3 0/–0.3/+0.3 5 0/–0.7/–0.3/+0.3/+0.7 0/–1.0/–0.7/–0.3/+0.3/ 7 +0.
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected; the modified values for shutter speed and aperture are shown in the display. Modifications to exposure are added to those made with exposure compensation. While bracketing is in effect, the display shows a bracketing icon, a bracketing progress indicator, and the number of shots remaining in the bracketing sequence.
D Exposure and Flash Bracketing In continuous release modes, shooting will pause after the number of shots specified in the bracketing program have been taken. Shooting will resume the next time the shutter-release button is pressed. If the memory card fills before all shots in the sequence have been taken, shooting can be resumed from the next shot in the sequence after the memory card has been replaced or shots have been deleted to make room on the memory card.
White Balance Bracketing The camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. 1 Choose WB bracketing. Select WB bracketing for Auto bracketing set. 2 Choose the number of shots. Highlight Number of shots and press 4 or 2 to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. At settings other than 0F, a bracketing icon will appear in the display.
3 Choose a bracketing increment. Highlight Increment and press 4 or 2 to choose the bracketing increment. Each increment is roughly equivalent to 5 mired. Choose from increments of 1 (5 mired), 2 (10 mired), or 3 (15 mired). Higher B values correspond to increased amounts of blue, higher A values to increased amounts of amber. The bracketing programs with an increment of 1 are listed below. “Number of shots” 0F B3F A3F B2F A2F 3F 5F Bracketing indicator No.
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each copy will have a different white balance. Modifications to white balance are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance fine-tuning. If the number of shots in the bracketing program is greater than the number of exposures remaining, the shutter release will be disabled. Shooting can begin when a new memory card is inserted.
ADL Bracketing The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. 1 Choose ADL bracketing. Select ADL bracketing for Auto bracketing set. 2 Choose the number of shots. Highlight Number of shots and press 4 or 2 to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. Choose two shots to take one photograph with Active D-Lighting off and another at the value selected in Step 3.
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-byshot according to the bracketing program selected. While bracketing is in effect, the display shows an ADL bracketing icon and the number of shots remaining in the bracketing sequence. After each shot, the number of shots remaining will be reduced by one. ❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, select 0F for Number of shots.
Multiple Exposure G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Record two to ten NEF (RAW) exposures as a single photograph. The following options are available: • Multiple exposure mode: Choose from On (series) (take a series of multiple exposures, ending when Off is selected), On (single photo) (take one multiple exposure), or Off (exit without creating additional multiple exposures). • Number of shots: Choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph.
• Keep all exposures: Choose On to save the individual shots that make up each multiple exposure, Off to discard the individual shots and save only the multiple exposure. • Overlay shooting: If On is selected, earlier exposures will be superimposed on the view through the lens during shooting. • Select first exposure (NEF): Choose the first exposure from the NEF (RAW) images on the memory card. Creating a Multiple Exposure Follow the steps below to shoot a multiple exposure. 1 Select Multiple exposure.
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. 4 Choose the overlay mode. Highlight Overlay mode and press 2, then press 1 or 3 to choose the desired mode and press J to select. 5 Choose whether to keep individual exposures.
7 Choose the first exposure. To choose the first exposure from existing photos taken with Large selected for Image size > NEF (RAW) in the photo shooting menu, highlight Select first exposure (NEF) and press 2. Use the multi selector to highlight the desired image and press J to select (to view the highlighted image full screen, press and hold the X button). 8 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
D Release Mode In continuous release modes, the camera records all exposures in a single burst. If On (series) is selected, a new multiple exposure will start as each previous multiple exposure ends; if On (single photo) is selected, multiple exposure shooting will end after the first multiple exposure is recorded.
The i Menu The options listed below can be accessed during multiple exposure shooting by pressing the K button followed by the i button. Highlight items and press J to select. • View progress: View a preview created from the exposures recorded to the current point. • Retake last exposure: Retake the most recent exposure. • Save and exit: Create a multiple exposure from the exposures taken to current point. • Discard and exit: Exit without recording a multiple 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.
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. HDR is most effective when used with matrix metering (with spot or center-weighted metering, an exposure differential of Auto is equivalent to about 2 EV).
• Save individual images (NEF): Choose On to save each of the individual shots used to create the HDR image. The photos are saved as large-size NEF (RAW) files regardless of the options selected for image quality and size in the photo shooting menu.
Taking HDR Photographs Follow the steps below to shoot HDR photographs. 1 Select HDR (high dynamic range). Highlight HDR (high dynamic range) in the photo shooting menu and press 2. 2 Select a mode. Highlight HDR mode and press 2. Highlight one of the following and press J. • To take a series of HDR photographs, select 0 On (series). HDR shooting will continue until you select Off for HDR mode. • To take one HDR photograph, select On (single photo).
3 Choose the exposure differential. To choose the difference in exposure between the two shots, highlight Exposure differential and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. Choose higher values for highcontrast subjects, but note that choosing a value higher than required may not produce the desired results; if Auto is selected, the camera will automatically adjust exposure to suit the scene. 4 Choose the amount of smoothing.
5 Choose whether to keep individual exposures. To choose whether to save the individual NEF (RAW) images that make up the HDR photograph, highlight Save individual images (NEF) and press 2, then press 1 or 3 to choose the desired option and press J to select. 6 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
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) when using the interval timer. Selecting Interval timer shooting displays the options below. • Start: Start interval timer shooting, either after 3 s (Now selected for Choose start day/time) or at a selected date and time (Choose day/time).
• Interval priority: Select On to ensure that photos shot in modes P and A are taken at the chosen interval, Off to ensure that photos are correctly exposed. If On is selected, check that the minimum shutter speed chosen for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control in the photo shooting menu is faster than the interval and that Release is chosen for Custom Setting a1(AF-C priority selection) or Custom Setting a2 (AF-S priority selection) according to the focus mode currently selected.
Interval Timer Photography D Before Shooting Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results. Before choosing a starting time, select Time zone and date in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before use or use an AC adapter and power connector (available separately).
2 Adjust interval timer settings. Adjust the following settings: • Choose start day/time: Choose the starting date and time. Highlight Choose start day/ time 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 day/time, then choose the date and time and press J. • Interval: Choose the interval, in hours, minutes, and seconds. Highlight Interval and press 2. Choose an interval and press J.
• Intervals×shots/interval: Choose the number of intervals and the number of shots per interval. Highlight Intervals×shots/ interval and press 2. Choose the number of intervals and shots/interval and press J. In single frame release mode, the photographs for each interval will be taken at the rate chosen for Custom Setting d1 (CL mode shooting speed). When silent photography is enabled, the number of shots per interval is fixed at one. • Exposure smoothing: Enable or disable exposure smoothing.
• Interval priority: Enable or disable Interval priority. Highlight Interval priority and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. • Starting storage folder: Choose starting folder options. Highlight Starting storage folder and press 2. Highlight options and press 2 to select or deselect; press J to proceed. 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 Choose start day/time in Step 2.
D During Shooting During interval timer photography, the memory card access lamp will flash. If the display is turned on by pressing the shutter-release button halfway, the message “Interval timer shooting“ will be displayed and the Q icon will flash. Settings can be adjusted, the menus used, and pictures played back while interval timer photography is in progress. The display will turn off automatically shortly before each interval.
❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer Photography Interval timer photography can be paused between intervals by pressing J (Now selected for Choose start day/time) or selecting Pause in the interval timer menu (Choose day/time selected for Choose start day/time). ❚❚ Resuming Interval Timer Photography To resume shooting immediately, select Restart. Highlight Restart and press J. To resume shooting at a specified time: In the interval timer menu, highlight Choose day/time and press 2.
❚❚ No Photograph Photographs will not be taken at the selected interval if the current interval ends before the photograph or photographs for the previous interval have been taken, the memory card is full, or AF-S is selected and the camera is unable to focus (note that the camera focuses before each shot). If Off is selected for Interval priority in autofocus mode, shooting will resume with the next interval.
D Out of Memory If the memory card is full, the interval timer will remain active but no pictures will be taken. Resume shooting after deleting some pictures or turning the camera off and inserting another memory card. D 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.
D Bracketing Adjust bracketing settings before starting interval timer photography. If exposure, flash, or ADL bracketing is active while interval timer photography is in effect, the camera will take the number of shots in the bracketing program at each interval, regardless of the number of shots specified in the interval timer menu.
Time-Lapse Movie G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a silent time-lapse movie. Selecting Time-lapse movie displays the options below. • Start: Start time-lapse recording. Shooting starts after about 3 s and continues at the selected interval for the selected shooting time. • Interval: Choose the interval between shots in minutes and seconds. • Shooting time: Choose how long the camera will continue to take pictures (hours and minutes).
• Interval priority: Select On to ensure that frames shot in modes P and A are taken at the chosen interval, Off to ensure that photos are correctly exposed. If On is selected, check that the minimum shutter speed chosen for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control in the photo shooting menu is faster than the interval and that Release is chosen for Custom Setting a1(AF-C priority selection) or Custom Setting a2 (AF-S priority selection) according to the focus mode currently selected.
Recording Time-Lapse Movies D Before Shooting Before shooting a time-lapse movie, select Time zone and date in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date, and then take a test shot at current settings and view the results. Time-lapse movies are shot using the movie crop; to check the composition, press the X button in the Time-lapse movie display (to return to the Time-lapse movie display, press the W/Q button).
2 Adjust time-lapse movie settings. Adjust the following settings: • Interval: The interval (in minutes and seconds) should be longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed. Highlight Interval and press 2. Choose an interval and press J. • Shooting time: The total shooting time (in hours and minutes) can be up to 7 hours and 59 minutes. Highlight Shooting time and press 2. Choose a shooting time and press J. • Exposure smoothing: Enable or disable exposure smoothing.
• Silent photography: Enable or disable silent photography. Highlight Silent photography and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. • Choose image area: Choose an image area for time-lapse recording. Highlight Choose image area and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. • Frame size/frame rate: Choose the frame size and rate at which the final movie will play back. Highlight Frame size/ frame rate and press 2. Highlight an option and press J.
• Interval priority: Enable or disable Interval priority. Highlight Interval priority and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. 3 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. Shooting starts after about 3 s. The display turns off and the camera takes photographs at the selected interval for the selected shooting time. D During Shooting During shooting, the time-lapse recording indicator will be displayed in the control panel and the memory card access lamp will light.
❚❚ Ending Shooting To end shooting before all the photos are taken, highlight Off in the time-lapse movie menu and press J (note that this may not end shooting if the value selected for Interval is very short, in which case shooting can be ended by turning the camera off ). A movie will be created from the frames shot to that point. Note that if the power source is removed or disconnected or the memory card is ejected, shooting end (but no beep will sound) and no movie will be recorded.
D Time-Lapse Movies Time-lapse cannot be combined with some camera features, including movie recording, long time-exposures (bulb or time photography), the self-timer, bracketing, HDR (high dynamic range), multiple exposure, interval timer photography, and focus shift. Active D-Lighting is disabled automatically.
Focus Shift Shooting G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Focus shift, which automatically varies focus over a series of shots, is used to take photos that will later be combined using focus stacking to create a single image with increased depth of field. Before using focus shift, choose a focus mode of AF-S or AF-C and a release mode other than Self-timer (E). Selecting Focus shift shooting displays the options below. • Start: Start shooting.
Focus Shift Photography D Before Shooting Before beginning focus shift photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before use or use an AC adapter and power connector (available separately). 1 Select Focus shift shooting. Highlight Focus shift shooting in the photo shooting menu and press 2. Focus shift options will be displayed.
• Focus step width: Choose the amount the focus distance changes with each shot. Highlight Focus step width and press 2. Press 4 to reduce the focus step width, 2 to increase. Press J to proceed. Because depth of field is reduced at short focus distances, we recommend choosing smaller focus steps and increasing the number of shots when photographing subjects close to the camera. • Interval until next shot: Choose the interval between shots. Highlight Interval until next shot and press 2.
• Peaking stack image: Enable or disable Peaking stack image. Highlight Peaking stack image and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. • Silent photography: Enable or disable silent photography. Highlight Silent photography and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. • Starting storage folder: Choose starting folder options. Highlight Starting storage folder and press 2. 236 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu Highlight options and press 2 to select or deselect. Press J to proceed.
3 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. Shooting starts after about 3 s. The display turns off and the camera takes photographs at the selected interval, starting at the focus distance selected at the start of shooting and progressing out toward infinity by the selected focus step distance with each shot. Shooting ends when the selected number of shots has been taken or focus reaches infinity.
D Focus Shift Photography If you are using a flash, choose an interval longer than the time needed for the flash to charge. If the interval is too short, the flash may fire at less than the power needed for full exposure. Focus shift cannot be combined with some camera features, including movie recording, time-lapse movies, bracketing, the self-timer, long time-exposures (bulb or time photography), HDR (high dynamic range), multiple exposure, and interval timer photography.
Silent Photography G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Select On to reduce vibrations caused by the shutter when shooting landscapes and other static subjects (0 68). Use of a tripod is recommended. Pictures are taken using the electronic shutter, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting d5 (Shutter type).
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options To view the movie shooting menu, select the 1 tab in the camera menus.
Reset Movie Shooting Menu G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Select Yes to restore movie shooting menu options to their default values (0 148). 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” (0 167). Choose Image Area G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Choose a movie crop (image area) from FX or DX.
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 2. Auto ISO sensitivity control is used in modes P, S, and A and when On is selected for Auto ISO control (mode M) in mode M. • Auto ISO control (mode M): Select On to enable auto ISO sensitivity control in mode M, Off to use the value selected for ISO sensitivity (mode M).
Set Picture Control G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Choose a Picture Control for movies (0 96). 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 (0 181). Active D-Lighting G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating movies with natural contrast. Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos (0 112, 122).
Vignette Control G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Reduce vignetting in movies (0 186). Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos. Diffraction Compensation G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Reduce diffraction in movies (0 186). Auto Distortion Control G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Reduce barrel and pin-cushion distortion in movies (0 186).
Metering G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Choose how the camera meters exposure in movie mode (0 110). Spot metering is not available. Focus Mode G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Choose a focus mode for movie recording (0 52). AF-Area Mode G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode (0 54). Vibration Reduction G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Choose a vibration reduction option for movie recording (0 114).
Microphone Sensitivity G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Turn built-in or external microphones on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity. Choose Auto to adjust sensitivity automatically or Microphone off to turn sound recording off; to select microphone sensitivity manually, select Manual and choose a sensitivity. D The 2 Icon Movies that were recorded without sound are indicated by a 2 icon in movie and fullframe playback.
Frequency Response G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) If S Wide range is selected, built-in and external microphones will respond to a wide range of frequencies, from music to the bustling hum of a city street. Choose T Vocal range to bring out human voices.
Timecode G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Choose whether to record time codes giving the hour, minute, second, and frame number for each frame when shooting movies. Time codes are available only with movies recorded in MOV format. Before proceeding, select Time zone and date in the setup menu and confirm that the clock is set correctly. Option Description • On: Time codes are recorded and appear in the display.
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To view Custom Settings, select the A tab in the camera menus. Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences.
The following Custom Settings are available: a a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 a9 a10 a11 a12 a13 b b1 b2 b3 b4 c c1 c2 c3 Custom Setting 1 Reset custom settings Autofocus AF-C priority selection AF-S priority selection Focus tracking with lock-on Auto-area AF face/eye detection Focus points used Store points by orientation AF activation Limit AF-area mode selection Focus point wrap-around Focus point options Low-light AF Built-in AF-assist illuminator Manual focus ring in AF mode 2 Metering/exposure EV steps for
Custom Setting 1 d d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 d8 d9 d10 d11 e e1 e2 e3 e4 e5 e6 e7 f f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 f7 Shooting/display CL mode shooting speed Max. continuous release Sync. release mode options Exposure delay mode Shutter type Limit selectable image area File number sequence Apply settings to live view Framing grid display Peaking highlights View all in continuous mode Bracketing/flash Flash sync speed Flash shutter speed Exposure comp.
0 Custom Setting 1 g Movie g1 Customize i menu g2 Custom control assignment g3 OK button g4 AF speed g5 AF tracking sensitivity g6 Highlight display 1 Items modified from default values are indicated by asterisks (“U“). 2 Available with compatible lenses only. 286 287 292 292 293 294 D See Also For menu defaults, see “Custom Settings Menu Defaults” (0 150). Reset Custom Settings G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Select Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default values (0 150).
a: Autofocus a1: AF-C Priority Selection G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose whether photos can be taken before the camera focuses in focus mode AF-C. Option G Release F Focus Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority). Photos can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority). Regardless of the option selected, focus will not lock when AF-C is selected for focus mode.
a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose how quickly focus responds when something passes between the subject and the camera in focus mode AF-C. Choose from values between 5 (Delayed) and 1 (Quick). The higher the value, the slower the response and the less likely you are to lose focus on your original subject. The lower the value, the quicker the response and the easier it is to shift focus to objects crossing your field of view.
a5: Focus Points Used G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the number of focus points available for manual focuspoint selection. Option R I Description Every focus point available in the current AF-area All points mode can be selected. The number of available focus points is reduced by Every other three quarters (the number of focus points available in point Wide-area AF (L) mode does not change). Use for quick focus-point selection.
Select Yes to enable separate focus-point selection. Camera rotated 90°counter-clockwise Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90°clockwise a7: AF Activation G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose whether the shutter-release button can be used to focus (Shutter/AF-ON) or if focus can only be adjusted using the AF-ON button or other controls to which AF-ON has been assigned (AF-ON only).
a8: Limit AF-Area Mode Selection G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the options that can be selected by rotating the sub-command dial when AF-area mode is assigned to the i menu or a camera control. Highlight the desired modes and press 2 to select or deselect. Press J to save changes when settings are complete. a9: Focus Point Wrap-Around G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose whether focus-point selection “wraps around” from one edge of the display to another.
a11: Low-Light AF G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose On for more accurate focus under low-light conditions when AF-S is selected for focus mode, but note that camera may require more time to focus. This option takes effect only in photo mode when a setting other than b is chosen with the mode dial. While low-light AF is in effect, “Low-light” will appear in the display and the display refresh rate may drop.
a13: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose whether the lens focus ring can be used for manual focus in autofocus mode. Choose from the options below. • Enable: Autofocus can be over-ridden by rotating the lens focus ring while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (autofocus with manual override). To refocus using autofocus, lift your finger from the shutter-release button and then press it halfway again.
b2: Easy Exposure Compensation G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose whether the E button is needed for exposure compensation. • On (auto reset): In modes P, S, and A, exposure compensation can be set by rotating the command dial not currently used for shutter speed or aperture (easy exposure compensation is not available in mode M).
b4: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Use this option to fine-tune the exposure value selected by the camera. Exposure can be fine-tuned separately for each metering method by from +1 to −1 EV in steps of 1/6 EV. D Fine-Tuning Exposure The exposure compensation (E) icon is not displayed when exposure fine-tuning is in effect. The only way to determine how much exposure has been altered is to view the amount in the fine-tuning menu.
c2: 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 Number of shots is more than 1.
d: Shooting/Display d1: CL Mode Shooting Speed G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the frame advance rate for low-speed continuous release 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 release modes can be set to any value between 1 and 200.
d5: Shutter Type G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the type of shutter used for photographs. Option O P x Description The camera chooses the shutter type automatically according to shutter speed. The Auto electronic front-curtain shutter is used to reduce blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds. Mechanical The camera uses the mechanical shutter for all shutter photos. Electronic front- The camera uses the electronic front-curtain curtain shutter shutter for all photos.
d7: 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. Option On Off Reset Description File numbering continues from the last number used.
d8: Apply Settings to Live View G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose On to preview how changes to such settings as white balance, Picture Controls, and exposure compensation affect color and brightness in photo mode, or select Off to adjust brightness and hue for ease of viewing (regardless of the option selected, the effects of the aforementioned settings are always visible in movie mode). A g icon is displayed when Off is selected.
e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Sync Speed G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the flash sync speed. • 1/200 s (Auto FP): Auto FP high-speed sync is enabled with compatible flash units and the maximum sync speed for other flash units is set to 1/200 s.
e2: Flash Shutter Speed G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the slowest shutter speed available when front- or rearcurtain sync or red-eye reduction is used in mode P or A (regardless of the setting chosen, shutter speeds can be as slow as 30 s in modes S and M or at flash settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or red-eye reduction with slow sync). e3: Exposure Comp. for Flash G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose how the camera adjusts flash level when exposure compensation is used.
e5: Modeling Flash G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) If On is selected when the camera is used with an optional flash unit that supports the Nikon Creative Lighting system, pressing the button to which Preview has been assigned using Custom Setting f2 (Custom control assignment) emits a modeling flash that can be used to preview the effects of flash lighting. No modeling flash is emitted if Off is selected.
e7: Bracketing Order G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) At the default setting of MTR > under > over (H), exposure, flash, and white balance bracketing are performed in the following order: the unmodified shot is taken first, followed by the shot with the lowest value, followed by the shot with the highest value. If Under > MTR > over (I) is selected, shooting will proceed in order from the lowest to the highest value. This setting has no effect on ADL bracketing.
f: Controls f1: Customize i Menu G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the options displayed in the i menu for photo mode. The following options can be assigned to any position in the menu by highlighting the desired position, pressing J, and choosing the desired option.
A Split-Screen Display Zoom When assigned to the i menu, Split-screen display zoom can be used to split the display into two boxes showing separate areas of the frame side-by-side at a high zoom ratio. The positions of the magnified areas are shown in the navigation window, making it easier to check focus at two different locations when photographing a building or other wide object situated at right angles to the camera.
f2: Custom Control Assignment G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) To choose the functions assigned to the following controls in photo mode, whether used individually or in combination with the command dials, highlight the desired option and press J.
Option L M N t 1 c 4 n b p O 3 K g J 8 m h y w I/Y z w y V 7 8 z S 3 l ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — ✔ ✔ — Center-weighted metering ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — ✔ ✔ — Spot metering Highlight-weighted metering Bracketing burst ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — ✔ ✔ — Sync.
Option t $ 2 z $ W c w Y x X q E 9 w y V 7 8 z S 3 l Auto bracketing ✔ ✔ — — — ✔ — — — Multiple exposure ✔ ✔ — — — ✔ — — — HDR (high dynamic range) ✔ ✔ — — — ✔ — — — Exposure delay mode ✔ ✔ — — — ✔ — — — Shutter spd & aperture lock ✔ ✔ — — — ✔ — — — Peaking highlights ✔ ✔ — — — — — — — Rating Choose non-CPU lens number Same as multi selector ✔ ✔ — — — — — — — ✔ ✔ — — ✔ ✔ — — — — — — ✔ — — — — — Focus point selection — — — ✔ — — — — — Focus (M/A) — — — — — — — — ✔ 1, 2 Apertur
The following options are available: Option Description K Select center Pressing the control selects the center focus point. focus point A AF-ON F AF lock only E D C B r h q L M Pressing the control initiates autofocus. Focus locks while the control is pressed. Exposure locks when the control is pressed, and AE lock (Hold) remains locked until the control is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires.
Option N t 1 c Description Spot metering is activated while the control is Spot metering pressed. HighlightHighlight-weighted metering is activated while weighted the control is pressed. metering If the control is pressed while exposure, flash, or ADL bracketing is active in single frame release mode, all shots in the current bracketing program Bracketing will be taken each time the shutter-release button burst is pressed.
Option 4 + NEF (RAW) n Subject tracking b Framing grid display p Zoom on/off O MY MENU 3 Access top item in MY MENU Description If a JPEG option is currently selected for image quality, “RAW” will be displayed 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 your finger from the shutter-release button).
Option 8 m h y w I/Y z t $ 2 Description Press the control and rotate the main command Image dial to choose an image quality option and the quality/size sub-command dial to select image size. Press the control and rotate the main command dial to choose a white balance option (in some White balance cases, a sub-option can be selected using the subcommand dial). Set Picture Press the control and rotate a command dial to Control choose a Picture Control.
Option $ W c w Y x X Description Press the control and rotate the main command Shutter spd & dial to lock shutter speed in modes S and M; press aperture lock the control and rotate the sub-command dial to lock aperture in modes A and M. Press the control and rotate the main command Peaking dial to choose a peaking level and the subhighlights command dial to select the peaking color. Press the control and rotate the main command Rating dial to rate the current picture during playback.
f3: OK Button G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the role assigned to the J button in photo mode and during playback. • Shooting mode: Choose from the options below. Regardless of the option selected, the J button can be used for focus tracking when auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode. Option K Select center focus point p Zoom on/off None Description Pressing J selects the center focus point.
• Playback mode: Choose from the options below. Regardless of the option selected, pressing J when a movie is displayed full frame starts movie playback. Option Description n Thumbnail on/ Toggle between full-frame and thumbnail off o View histograms p Zoom on/off u Choose folder playback. In both full-frame and thumbnail playback, a histogram is displayed while the J button is pressed.
f4: Shutter Spd & Aperture Lock G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Selecting On for Shutter speed lock locks shutter speed at the value currently selected in mode S or M. Selecting On for Aperture lock locks aperture at the value currently selected in mode A or M. While shutter speed or aperture lock is in effect, a O icon will be displayed. Shutter speed and aperture lock are not available in mode P.
• Menus and playback: Select Off to use the multi selector for menus and playback. If On or On (image review excluded) is selected, the main command dial can be used to choose the picture displayed during full-frame playback and to highlight thumbnails and menu items. The sub-command dial is used in full-frame playback to skip forward or back according to the option selected for Sub-dial frame advance and in thumbnail playback to page up or down.
f6: Release Button to Use Dial G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Selecting Yes allows adjustments that are normally made by holding a button and rotating a command dial to be made by rotating the command dial after the button is released. This ends when the button is pressed again, the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or the standby timer expires.
g: Movie g1: Customize i Menu G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the options displayed in the i menu for movie mode. The following options can be assigned to any position in the menu by highlighting the desired position, pressing J, and choosing the desired option.
g2: Custom Control Assignment G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) To choose the functions assigned to the following controls in movie mode, whether used individually or in combination with the command dials, highlight the desired option and press J.
Option p Zoom on/off C Take photos 1 Record movies J Choose image area m White balance h Set Picture Control y Active D-Lighting w Metering z Focus mode/AF-area mode H Microphone sensitivity W Peaking highlights c Rating X Focus (M/A) q Power aperture E Exposure compensation 9 ISO sensitivity None w y V 8 G l — — ✔ — — — — — — — ✔ — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ — ✔ — — ✔ ✔ — — — — ✔ ✔ — — — — ✔ ✔ — — — — ✔ ✔ — — — — ✔ ✔ — — — — ✔ ✔ — — — — ✔ ✔ — — — — ✔ ✔ — — — — — — — — — ✔ 1, 2 — — — — — ✔2 —
The following options are available: Option t Power aperture (open) q Power aperture (close) i Exposure compensation + h Exposure compensation – n Subject tracking b Framing grid display g Protect Description Aperture widens while the control is pressed. Use in combination with Custom Setting g2 (Custom control assignment) > Fn2 button > Power aperture (close) for button-controlled aperture adjustment. Aperture narrows while the control is pressed.
Option K Select center focus point A AF-ON F AF lock only E AE lock (Hold) C AE lock only B AE/AF lock p Zoom on/off C Take photos 1 Record movies J Choose image area m White balance Description Pressing the control selects the center focus point. Pressing the control initiates autofocus. Focus locks while the control is pressed. Exposure locks when the control is pressed, and remains locked until the control is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires.
Option h Set Picture Control y w z H W c X Description Press the control and rotate a command dial to choose a Picture Control. Press the control and rotate a command dial to adjust Active D-Lighting. Press the control and rotate a command dial to Metering choose a metering option. Press the control and rotate the main and subFocus mode/ command dials to choose the focus and AF-area AF-area mode modes. Microphone Press the control and rotate a command dial to sensitivity adjust microphone sensitivity.
g3: OK Button G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose the role assigned to the J button in movie mode. Regardless of the option selected, the J button can be used for focus tracking when auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode. Option K Select center focus point p Zoom on/off 1 Record movies None Description Pressing J selects the center focus point. Press J to zoom the display in on the area around the current focus point (to choose the zoom ratio, highlight Zoom on/off and press 2).
g5: AF Tracking Sensitivity G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose how quickly focus responds when your subject leaves the focus point or something passes between the subject and the camera in movie mode. Choose from values between 7 (Low) and 1 (High). The higher the value, the slower the response and the less likely you are to lose focus on your original subject when something passes between the subject and the camera.
g6: Highlight Display G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose whether shading is used to indicate highlights (bright areas of the frame) and select the level of brightness needed to trigger the highlight display. • Display pattern: To enable the highlight display, select Pattern 1 or Pattern 2. Highlights Pattern 1 Pattern 2 • Highlight display threshold: Choose the brightness needed to trigger the movie highlight display.
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To view the setup menu, select the B tab in the camera menus.
Format Memory Card G button ➜ B (setup menu) Select Yes to format the memory card. 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. Save User Settings G button ➜ B (setup menu) Frequently-used combinations of settings can be assigned to the U1, U2, and U3 positions on the mode dial (0 77).
Time Zone and Date G button ➜ B (setup menu) Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off. Be sure to check the camera clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and adjust time and date settings as necessary. Option Description Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically Time zone set to the time in the new time zone. Date and time Set the camera clock.
Monitor Color Balance G button ➜ B (setup menu) Use the multi selector as shown below to adjust monitor color balance with reference to a sample image. The sample image is the last photograph taken or, in playback mode, the last photograph displayed; to choose a different image, press the W (Q) button and select an image from a thumbnail list (to view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold X).
Viewfinder Brightness G button ➜ B (setup menu) Adjust viewfinder brightness. If Auto is selected, viewfinder brightness will be adjusted automatically in response to lighting conditions; to adjust brightness manually, select Manual and press 1 or 3 (choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness).
Limit Monitor Mode Selection G button ➜ B (setup menu) Choose the monitor modes that can be selected using the monitor mode button. Highlight the desired options and press 2 to select or deselect. Press J to save changes when settings are complete. Information Display G button ➜ B (setup menu) Adjust the color of the lettering in the information display for ease of viewing.
AF Fine-Tune G button ➜ B (setup menu) Fine-tune focus for up to 30 lens types. Use only as required. We recommend that you perform fine-tuning at a focus distance you use frequently; if you perform focus-tuning at a short focus distance, for example, you may find it less effective at longer distances. • AF fine-tune (On/Off): Choose On to turn AF tuning on, Off to turn it off. • Saved value: Tune AF for the current lens.
Non-CPU Lens Data G button ➜ B (setup menu) Non-CPU lenses can be attached via a mount adapter (available separately). Use Non-CPU lens data to record the focal length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lenses, allowing them to be used with on-camera vibration reduction and certain other camera features. • Lens number: Choose a number to identify the lens. • Focal length (mm): Enter the lens focal length. • Maximum aperture: Enter the maximum aperture.
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 cannot be used with small or medium-sized NEF (RAW) images. An FX lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended when recording Image Dust Off reference data. When using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in. 1 Choose a start option. Highlight one of the following options and press J.
3 Acquire dust off reference data. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. The monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is pressed. If the reference object is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data and a message will be displayed. Choose another reference object and repeat the process from Step 1.
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” (0 164). 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” (0 164). 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 self-timer is in operation • Time-lapse recording ends • The camera focuses in photo mode (note that a beep will not sound if AF-C is selected for focus mode or if Release is selected for Custom Setting a2, AF-S priority selection) • The touch screen is used Note that a beep will not sound while the self-timer is in operation or when the camera focuses if On is selected for Silent photography in the photo
HDMI G button ➜ B (setup menu) Adjust settings for connection to HDMI devices (0 348). Location Data G button ➜ B (setup menu) Adjust settings for use when the camera is connected to a device that provides location data, namely a GPS receiver or a smart device running the SnapBridge app (for more information on SnapBridge, see the app’s online help).
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.
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 f2 (Custom control assignment) for more information. Option A F D C B AF-ON AF lock only AE lock (Reset on release) AE lock only AE/AF lock Option r h q 4 FV lock cDisable/enable Preview + NEF (RAW) None Airplane Mode G button ➜ B (setup menu) Select Enable to disable the camera’s built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functions.
Connect to PC G button ➜ B (setup menu) Adjust settings for connection to computers using the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi. For more information, see the Network Guide. Wireless Transmitter (WT-7) G button ➜ B (setup menu) Adjust settings for connection to computers or ftp servers via wireless or Ethernet networks. This option is available only when an optional WT-7 wireless transmitter is connected. See the WT-7 manual for details.
Battery Info G button ➜ B (setup menu) View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera. • Charge: The current battery level expressed as a percentage. • No. of shots: The number of times the shutter has been released with the current battery since the battery was last charged. Note that the camera may sometimes release the shutter without recording a photograph, for example when measuring preset white balance. • Battery age: 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 cameras of the same model.
Movie shooting menu (continued) High ISO NR Vignette control Diffraction compensation Auto distortion control Flicker reduction Metering Focus mode AF-area mode Vibration reduction (settings vary with lens) Electronic VR Microphone sensitivity Attenuator Frequency response Wind noise reduction Headphone volume Timecode (excepting Timecode origin) Setup menu Language Time zone and date (excepting Date and time) Limit monitor mode selection Information display Non-CPU lens data Clean image sensor Image comme
Reset All Settings G button ➜ B (setup menu) Reset all settings except Language and Time zone and date to their default values. Copyright information and other usergenerated entries are also reset. We recommend that you save settings using the Save/load settings option in the setup menu before performing a reset. Firmware Version G button ➜ B (setup menu) View the current camera firmware version.
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To view the retouch menu, select the N tab in the camera menus. 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 button. D 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.
4 Create a retouched copy. Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a p icon. D Retouching the Current Image To create a retouched copy of the current image, press i and select Retouch. D Retouching Copies Most options can be applied to copies created using other retouch options, although (with the exception of Trim movie) each option can be applied only once (note that multiple edits may result in loss of detail).
NEF (RAW) Processing G button ➜ N (retouch menu) Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. If you displayed the retouch menu by pressing the G button, 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 the W (Q) button to select or deselect; selected images are indicated by a L icon. To view the highlighted image full screen, press and hold the X 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 (if available) to use the setting in effect when the photograph was taken (the original settings are listed below the preview). Note that exposure compensation can only be set to values between −2 and +2 EV. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Image quality........................... 106 6 High ISO NR ..............................185 2 Image size................................. 108 7 Color space ..........................
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 the crop: Press W (Q). • To increase size of the crop: Press X. • To change the crop aspect ratio: Rotate the main command dial. • To position the crop: Use the multi selector. • To create a cropped copy: Press J to save the current crop as a separate file.
Resize G button ➜ N (retouch menu) Use the Resize option in the camera menu N tab to create small copies of selected photographs. 1 Select Resize. Highlight Resize in the N tab and press 2. 2 Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. Highlight the desired size and press J.
3 Choose pictures. Highlight Select image(s) and press 2. Highlight pictures and press W (Q) to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). Selected pictures are marked by a 8 icon. Press J when the selection is complete. Note that photographs taken at an image-area setting of 1 : 1 (24×24), 16 : 9 (36×20), or (Z 7 only) 5 : 4 (30×24) cannot be resized. 4 Save the resized copies. A confirmation dialog will be 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. Red-Eye Correction G button ➜ N (retouch menu) This option is used to correct “red-eye” and is available only with photographs taken using a flash.
Straighten G button ➜ N (retouch menu) Create a straightened copy of the selected image. Press 2 to rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in increments of approximately 0.25 degrees, 4 to rotate it counter-clockwise (the effect can be previewed in the edit display; note that edges of the image will be trimmed to create a square copy). Press J to save the retouched copy. Distortion Control G button ➜ N (retouch menu) Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion.
Perspective Control G button ➜ N (retouch menu) Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective in photos taken looking up 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.
Image Overlay G button ➜ N (retouch menu) Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a new picture that is saved separately from the originals. + 1 Select Image overlay. Highlight Image overlay in the retouch menu and press 2. Image overlay options will be displayed, with Image 1 highlighted; press J to display a picture selection dialog listing only large NEF (RAW) images created with this camera (small and medium NEF/RAW images cannot be selected). 2 Select the first image.
3 Select the second image. The selected image will appear as Image 1. Highlight Image 2 and press J, then select the second photo as described in Step 2. 4 Adjust gain. Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to select the gain from values between 0.1 and 2.0. Repeat for the second image. The default value is 1.0; select 0.5 to halve gain or 2.0 to double it. The effects of gain are visible in the Preview column. 5 Preview the overlay.
D Image Overlay Only large NEF (RAW) photographs with the same image area and bitdepth can be combined. The overlay is saved in JPEG finem format and has the same photo info (including date of recording, metering, shutter speed, aperture, shooting mode, exposure compensation, focal length, and image orientation) and values for white balance and Picture Control as the photograph selected for Image 1.
Trim Movie G button ➜ N (retouch menu) Create a copy from which unwanted footage has been removed (0 137). Side-by-Side Comparison (see below) Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option can only be accessed by pressing the i button and selecting Retouch when a copy or original is displayed. 1 Select a retouched copy (shown by a p icon) or an original that has been retouched. 2 Display retouch options. Press i and select Retouch. 3 Select Side-by-side comparison.
4 Compare the copy with the original. The source image is displayed on the left, the retouched copy on the right, with the options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display. Press 4 or 2 to switch between the source image and the retouched copy. To view the highlighted picture full frame, press and hold the X button. If the copy was created from two source images using Image overlay, or if the source has been copied multiple times, press 1 or 3 to view the other images.
O My Menu/m Recent Settings To view My Menu, select the O tab in the camera menus. The MY MENU option can be used to create and edit a customized list of up to 20 items from the playback, photo shooting, movie shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus. If desired, recent settings can be displayed in place of My Menu. Options can be added, deleted, and reordered as described below. Adding Options to My Menu 1 Select Add items. In My Menu (O), highlight Add items and press 2. 2 Select a menu.
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 cannot 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. D Deleting Items in My Menu To delete the item currently highlighted in My Menu, press the O 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.
Connections Expand your photographic horizons by connecting the camera to smartphones or tablets (smart devices), computers or ftp servers, or printers or HDMI devices. Connecting to Smart Devices Use SnapBridge to control the camera remotely from a smart device and download pictures from the camera. SnapBridge is available free-ofcharge from the Apple App Store® and on Google Play™. Visit the Nikon website for the latest SnapBridge news.
Connecting to Computers To upload pictures to a computer, connect the camera via a wireless network or using the supplied USB cable. Connecting via USB If the supplied USB cable is used to connect the camera to a computer running ViewNX-i, you can copy pictures to the computer, where they can be viewed, edited, and organized.
❚❚ Copying Pictures to the Computer For detailed instructions, see the online help for ViewNX-i. 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. D USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. D Use a Reliable Power Source To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged.
2 Turn the camera on. The Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX-i will start (if a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2). If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically, launch ViewNX-i and click the “Import” icon. D 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. Click Start Transfer D Transferring Movies Do not attempt to transfer movies from the memory card while it is inserted in another camera. Doing so could result in the movies being deleted without being transferred. D During Transfer Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress. 4 Turn the camera off. Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable when transfer is complete.
Wireless Networks (Wi-Fi) The following methods can be used to connect to a computer via Wi-Fi. For more information, see the Network Guide. ❚❚ Built-in Wi-Fi Use the Connect to PC option in the camera setup menu to connect to computers either directly or via a wireless router.
Connecting to Printers Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer connected directly to the camera using the supplied USB cable. When connecting the 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, followed by a PictBridge playback display. D Selecting Photographs for Printing Images created at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or TIFF (RGB) cannot 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 button to zoom in on the current frame (press K to exit zoom). To view six pictures at a time, press the W (Q) button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press the X 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 printing 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.
Connecting to HDMI Devices The optional High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (0 415) 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.
HDMI Recorders The camera can record video directly to connected HDMI recorders. Some recorders will even start and stop recording in response to camera controls. Use the HDMI option in the setup menu to adjust settings for HDMI output. • 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: Adjust the settings below. - Output range: Auto is recommended in most situations.
- External recording control: Enabling external recording control allows camera controls to be used to start and stop recording when the camera is connected via HDMI to a third-party recorder that supports the Atomos Open Protocol (Atomos SHOGUN, NINJA, or SUMO-series Monitor recorders). An icon will be displayed in the camera monitor: A is displayed in movie live view, while B is displayed during movie recording.
- N-Log setting: Select On (cannot record to card) to preserve details in highlights and shadows and avoid over-saturated colors when recording movies. Choose this option (available only when 10 bit is selected for Output data depth) when recording footage that will later be color-corrected. The footage will be recorded directly to the external device and cannot be saved to the camera memory card.
On-Camera Flash Photography The camera can be used with optional external flash units. • When using a flash, select Off for Silent photography in the photo shooting menu. “On-Camera” Versus “Remote” You can take pictures using a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe or one or more remote flash units. Camera-Mounted Flash Units Take pictures using a flash unit mounted on the camera as described in “Using an OnCamera Flash” (0 352).
Using an On-Camera Flash Follow the steps below to mount an optional flash unit on the camera and take photographs using the flash. 1 Mount the unit on the accessory shoe. See the manual provided with the unit for details. D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. 2 Turn on the camera and flash unit.
D Shutter Speed Shutter speed can be set as follows when an optional flash unit is used: Mode Shutter speed b Set automatically by camera (1/200 s–1/60 s) P, A Set automatically by camera (1/200 s–1/60 s) * S Value selected by user (1/200 s–30 s) M Value selected by user (1/200 s–30 s, Bulb, Time) * Shutter speed may be set as slow as 30 s if slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or slow sync with red-eye reduction is selected for flash mode.
Flash Control Mode When a flash unit that supports unified flash control (an SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300) is mounted on the camera, the flash control mode, flash level, and other flash settings can be adjusted using the Flash control > Flash control mode item in the photo shooting menu (in the case of the SB-5000, these settings can also be adjusted using the controls on the flash unit).
• Repeating flash: The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multiple-exposure effect. Choose the flash level (Output), the maximum number of times the unit fires (Times), and the number of times the flash fires per second (Frequency, measured in Hertz). The options available for Times vary depending on the options selected for Output and Frequency; see the documentation provided with the flash unit for details.
Flash Modes Use the Flash mode option in the photo shooting menu to choose the flash mode. The options available depend on the mode selected with the mode dial. I J K Option Fill flash (frontcurtain sync) Red-eye reduction (red-eye reduction) Slow sync + red-eye (red-eye reduction with slow sync) Slow sync L (slow sync) Description The flash fires with every shot.
Available in Description The flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light behind moving light sources. Use of a Rear-curtain tripod is recommended to prevent sync blurring caused by camera shake. (rearP, S, A, M Selecting P or A after choosing this option curtain sets the flash mode to Slow sync. Note sync) that this option cannot be used with studio flash systems, as the correct synchronization cannot be obtained. b, P, S, Flash off The flash does not fire.
Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by from –3 EV to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections. In general, choose positive values to make the main subject brighter, negative values to make it darker.
FV Lock This feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash output is appropriate to the subject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame. Flash output is adjusted automatically for any changes in ISO sensitivity and aperture. FV lock is not available in b mode. To use FV lock: 1 Assign FV lock to a camera control. Assign FV lock to a control using Custom Setting f2 (Custom control assignment).
4 Focus. Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. 5 Lock flash level. After confirming that the flash-ready indicator (c) appears in the camera display, press the control selected in Step 1. The flash unit will emit a monitor pre-flash to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will be locked at this level and FV lock icon (r) will appear in the camera display. 6 Recompose the photograph.
Flash Info for On-Camera Units When a unit that supports unified flash control (the SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300) is mounted on the camera accessory shoe, flash info can be viewed in the camera display by pressing the DISP button in photo mode (0 15). The information displayed varies with the flash control mode. TTL 123 4 5 6 7 8 1 Flash-ready indicator.................
Distance-Priority Manual 1 2 3 1 Flash control mode ........... 188, 354 FP indicator.................................. 267 2 Flash compensation (distance-priority manual)...... 354 3 Distance........................................ 354 Manual 1 2 1 Flash control mode ........... 188, 354 FP indicator.................................. 267 2 Flash level..................................... 354 Repeating Flash 1 2 3 362 On-Camera Flash Photography 1 Flash control mode ...........
D Flash Info and Camera Settings The flash information display shows selected camera settings, including shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity. D Changing Flash Settings Flash settings can be changed by pressing the i button in the flash info display. The options available vary with the flash unit and the settings selected. You can also testfire the flash.
Remote Flash Photography The camera can be used with one or more remote flash units (Advanced Wireless Lighting, or AWL). For information on using a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe, see “OnCamera Flash Photography” (0 351). Throughout this chapter, operations involving an accessory connected to the camera are indicated by C, operations involving remote flash units by f. For more information on f, see the manual provided with the flash unit.
• Radio AWL combined with optical AWL provided by a shoe-mounted flash unit (0 385) Remote Flash Photography 365
Radio AWL Radio AWL is available with SB-5000 flash units. Attach a WR-R10 wireless remote controller to the camera and establish a wireless connection between the flash units and the WR-R10. 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. For more information, see the documentation provided with the WR-R10. 2 C: Select Radio AWL.
3 C: Choose a channel. Set the WR-R10 channel selector to the desired channel. 4 C: Choose a link mode. Select Wireless remote (WR) options > Link mode in the setup menu and choose from the following options: • Pairing: The camera connects only to devices with which it has previously been paired, preventing signal interference from other devices in the vicinity. Given that each device must be paired separately, PIN is recommended when connecting to a large number of devices.
5 f: Establish a wireless connection. Set the remote flash units to radio AWL remote mode and set the devices to the channel you selected in Step 3, then pair each of the remote units with the WR-R10 according to the option selected in Step 4: • Pairing: Initiate pairing on the remote unit and press the WR-R10 pairing button. Pairing is complete when the LINK lamps on the WR-R10 and flash unit flash orange and green; once a connection is established, the LINK lamp on the remote flash unit will light green.
D Reconnecting As long as the channel, link mode, and other settings remain the same, the WR-R10 will automatically connect to previously paired flash units when you select remote mode and Steps 3–5 can be omitted. The flash unit LINK lamp lights green when a connection is established.
Adjusting Flash Settings After selecting Radio AWL for Flash control > Wireless flash options in the photo shooting menu, select Group flash, Quick wireless control, or Remote repeating for Remote flash control and adjust settings as described below. ❚❚ Group Flash Select this option to adjust settings separately for each group. 1 C: Select Group flash. Select Group flash for Flash control > Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu. 2 C: Select Group flash options.
4 f: Group the remote flash units. Choose a group (A–F) for each of the remote flash units. The master flash can control up to 18 flash units in any combination. 5 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 i button in the flash info display (0 388) and select c Test flash to testfire the units and confirm that they are functioning normally. 6 C: Take the photograph.
❚❚ Quick Wireless Control Select this option to control overall flash compensation for, and the relative balance between, groups A and B, while setting output for group C manually. 1 C: Select Quick wireless control. Select Quick wireless control for Flash control > Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu. 2 C: Select Quick wireless control options. Highlight Quick wireless control options in the flash control display and press 2. 3 C: Adjust flash settings.
Choose a flash control mode and flash level for the units in group C: • M: Choose the flash level manually. • – –: The units in group C do not fire. 4 f: Group the remote flash units. Choose a group (A, B, or C). The master flash can control up to 18 flash units in any combination. 5 C/f: Compose the shot. Compose the shot and arrange the flash units. See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information.
❚❚ Remote Repeating When this option is selected, the flash units fire repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multiple-exposure effect. 1 C: Select Remote repeating. Select Remote repeating for Flash control > Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu. 2 C: Select Remote repeating options. Highlight Remote repeating options in the flash control display and press 2. 3 C: Adjust flash settings.
5 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 i button in the flash info display (0 388) and select c Test flash to testfire the units and confirm that they are functioning normally. 6 C: Take the photograph.
Adding a Shoe-Mounted Flash Unit Radio-controlled flash units can be combined with any of the following flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe: • SB-5000: Before attaching the flash unit, set it to radio-controlled master flash mode (a d icon will appear at the top left corner of the display) and choose group or remote repeating flash control.
Optical AWL Remote flash units can be controlled via optical signals from an optional flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe and functioning as a master flash (optical AWL; for information on compatible flash units, see “The Nikon Creative Lighting System”, 0 410). If the flash unit in question is an SB-5000 or SB-500, settings can be adjusted from the camera (see below); otherwise settings must be adjusted using flash unit controls as described in the documentation provided with the unit.
❚❚ Group Flash Select this option to adjust settings separately for each group. 1 C: Select Group flash. Select Group flash for Flash control > Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu. 2 C: Select Group flash options. Highlight Group flash options in the flash control display and press 2. 3 C: Adjust settings for the master flash.
Choose a channel for the master flash. If the remote flash units include an SB-500, you must choose channel 3, but otherwise you can choose any channel between 1 and 4. 4 f: Set the remote flash units to the same channel as the master flash. Set the remote flash units to the channel selected in Step 3. 5 f: Group the remote flash units. Choose a group (A, B, or C, or if you are using an SB-500 master flash, A or B) for each remote flash unit.
❚❚ Quick Wireless Control (SB-5000 Only) Select this option to control overall flash compensation for, and the relative balance between, groups A and B, while setting output for group C manually. 1 C: Select Quick wireless control. Select Quick wireless control for Flash control > Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu. 2 C: Select Quick wireless control options. Highlight Quick wireless control options in the flash control display and press 2. 3 C: Adjust flash settings.
Choose a flash control mode and flash level for the units in group C: • M: Choose the flash level manually • – –: The units in group C do not fire. Choose a channel for the master flash. If the remote flash units include an SB-500, you must choose channel 3, but otherwise you can choose any channel between 1 and 4. 4 f: Set the remote flash units to the same channel as the master flash. Set the remote flash units to the channel selected in Step 3. 5 f: Group the remote flash units.
7 C/f: Take the photograph. Take the photograph after confirming that the flash-ready lights for all flash units are lit. ❚❚ Remote Repeating (SB-5000 Only) When this option is selected, the flash units fire repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multiple-exposure effect. 1 C: Select Remote repeating. Select Remote repeating for Flash control > Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu. 2 C: Select Remote repeating options.
3 C: Adjust flash settings. Choose the flash level (Output), the maximum number of times the flash units fire (Times), and the number of times the flash units fire per second (Frequency). Enable or disable selected groups. Select ON to enable the selected group, – – to disable the selected group. Choose a channel for the master flash. If the remote flash units include an SB-500, you must choose channel 3, but otherwise you can choose any channel between 1 and 4.
5 f: Group the remote flash units. Choose a group (A, B, or C) for each remote flash unit. Although there is no limit on the number of remote flash units that may be used, the practical maximum is three per group. With more than this number, the light emitted by the remote flash units will interfere with performance. 6 C/f: Compose the shot. Compose the shot and arrange the flash units. See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information.
Optical/Radio AWL Optical and radio AWL can be used together. Radio flash control is provided by a WR-R10 connected to the camera, optical control by an SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander or an SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, or SB-500 flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe. Before proceeding, establish a wireless connection between the radiocontrolled flash units and the WR-R10 (0 366).
Viewing Flash Info The camera can display flash info for SB-5000 and SB-500 flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe and configured as a master flash for optical AWL, as well as for remote flash units controlled via radio AWL using a WR-R10. Flash info can be viewed in the camera display by pressing the DISP button in photo mode (0 15). The information displayed varies with the flash control mode. Group Flash 1 2 3 4 386 Remote Flash Photography 5 6 1 Flash-ready indicator 1 ...............
Quick Wireless Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Flash-ready indicator 1 ............... 366 2 Remote flash control ................. 190 FP indicator .................................. 267 3 Remote flash control mode 2 .............................................. 189, 190 4 A : B ratio.............................. 372, 380 5 Flash compensation.......... 372, 380 6 Group C flash control mode and flash level (output) ... 372, 380 7 Channel 2 .............................. 189, 366 8 Link mode 4...............
D Flash Info and Camera Settings The flash information display shows selected camera settings, including shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity. D Changing Flash Settings Flash settings can be changed by pressing the i button in the flash info display. The options available vary with the flash unit and the settings selected. You can also testfire the flash.
Troubleshooting You may be able to resolve any issues with the camera by following the steps below. Check this list before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 1 Check the common problems listed in the following sections: • “Problems and Solutions” (0 390) • “Indicators and Error Messages” (0 396) 2 Turn the camera off and remove the battery. After waiting for about a minute, re-insert the battery and turn the camera on.
Problems and Solutions Solutions to some common issues are listed below. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or, if you are using an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
Shooting The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders. The shutter-release is disabled: • The memory card is full. • Release locked is selected for Slot empty release lock in the setup menu and no memory card is inserted. • Mode S selected with Bulb or Time chosen for shutter speed. The camera is slow to respond to the shutter-release button: Select Off for Custom Setting d4 (Exposure delay mode).
Photographs and movies do not appear to have the same exposure as the preview shown in the display: To preview the effects of changes to settings that affect exposure and color, select On for Custom Setting d8 (Apply settings to live view). Note that changes to Monitor brightness and Viewfinder brightness have no effect on images recorded with the camera.
The camera cannot measure white balance: The subject is too dark or too bright. Images cannot be selected as source for preset white balance: The images in question were created with a different model of camera. White balance bracketing is unavailable: • An NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option is selected for image quality. • Multiple exposure or HDR (high dynamic range) photography is on.
Pictures cannot be deleted: The pictures are protected. Remove protection. Pictures cannot be retouched: The picture cannot be edited with this camera. The camera displays a message stating that the folder contains no images: Select All for Playback folder. Pictures cannot be printed: NEF (RAW) and TIFF photos cannot be printed by direct USB connection. Transfer the photos to a computer and print them using Capture NX-D.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks) Smart devices do not display the camera SSID (network name): • Confirm that Disable is selected for Airplane mode in the camera setup menu. • Confirm that Enable is selected for Connect to smart device > Pairing (Bluetooth) > Bluetooth connection in the camera setup menu. • Try turning the smart device Wi-Fi off and then on again. The camera cannot connect to wireless printers and other wireless devices: This camera can connect only to computers and smart devices.
Indicators and Error Messages This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the control panel and camera display. Indicators The following indicators appear in the control panel and/or camera display: Indicator Camera Control display panel H H (flashes) F–– Bulb (flashes) Time (flashes) Busy (flashes) 396 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Ready a fully-charged spare Low battery. battery. Battery exhausted. Recharge or replace battery. Battery cannot be used.
Indicator Camera Control display panel Problem Flash has fired at full power; photo may be underexposed. Solution Check photo in display; if c — underexposed, adjust settings (flashes) and try again. • Decrease ISO sensitivity. • Use optional ND filter. In Subject too bright; mode: photo will be S Increase shutter speed (Exposure overexposed. A Choose a smaller aperture indicators and (higher f-number) shutter speed or aperture display • Increase ISO sensitivity. flash) • Use optional flash.
Error Messages Error messages in the camera display are sometimes accompanied by indicators in the control panel. Message Control panel Solution Turn camera off and No memory card. confirm that card is correctly inserted. • Use Nikon-approved card. • If error persists after card has been repeatedly Error accessing ejected and reinserted, memory card. card may be damaged. Cannot access this Card, Contact retailer or memory card. Err Nikon-authorized Insert another card. (flashes) service representative.
Message Cannot display this file. Control panel — Problem File was edited on computer or does not comply with DCF standards, or file is corrupt. Selected picture cannot be retouched. Solution File cannot be viewed on camera. Pictures created with other devices cannot be retouched. • Movies created with other devices cannot be This movie cannot Selected movie edited. — be edited. cannot be edited. • Movies must be at least two seconds long. Check printer. To resume, Check printer. — Printer error.
Technical Notes Read this chapter for information on the camera display, compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and device specifications. The Camera Display and Control Panel Refer to this section for information on the indicators in the camera display (monitor and viewfinder) and control panel. For illustrative purposes, the displays are shown with all indicators lit. The Monitor: Photo Mode The following indicators appear in the monitor in photo mode.
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 AF-area mode .............. 54, 191, 245 Active D-Lighting......112, 184, 243 Picture Control............. 96, 179, 243 White balance..... 64, 100, 172, 242 Image quality......................106, 168 Image area..................121, 167, 241 Image size............................108, 168 Wi-Fi connection indicator .......111 i icon.......................................13, 21 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator ......................................
D Temperature Warnings If the camera temperature becomes elevated, a temperature warning will be displayed together with a count-down timer (the timer turns red when the thirty second mark is reached). In some cases, the timer may be displayed immediately after the camera is turned on. When the timer reaches zero, the shooting display will turn off automatically to protect the camera’s internal circuits.
❚❚ The Information Display 12 3 4 5 6 19 18 17 16 15 14 Shooting mode ............................. 72 Flexible program indicator ......... 73 User setting mode ........................ 77 Shutter speed lock icon.............283 Flash sync indicator....................267 Shutter speed ..........................73, 75 Aperture lock icon ......................283 Aperture.......................................... 74 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator ......................................
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 20 Bluetooth connection indicator...................................... 310 Airplane mode ............................ 310 21 Wi-Fi connection indicator....... 111 22 Long exposure noise reduction indicator...................................... 185 23 Shutter type................................. 264 Silent photography..............68, 239 24 Exposure delay mode................ 263 25 Interval timer indicator ............. 214 “Clock not set” indicator .....
The Monitor: Movie Mode The following indicators appear in the monitor in movie mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 13 12 11 10 7 8 9 1 Recording indicator...................... 45 “No movie” indicator.................... 46 2 External recording control........348 3 Frame size and rate/image quality.................................118, 241 4 Time remaining ............................. 45 5 Time code .....................................248 6 File name ......................................241 7 Wind noise reduction .
The Viewfinder: Photo Mode The following indicators appear in the viewfinder in photo mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 45 44 43 14 15 42 41 40 39 38 37 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 36 35 33 31 29 28 27 26 24 23 34 32 30 25 1 Battery indicator ............................34 2 Live view preview indicator ..... 266 3 Vibration reduction indicator............................. 114, 191 4 Flash mode.......................... 109, 356 5 Release mode ........................86, 113 6 Focus mode..................
18 Number of shots remaining in exposure and flash bracketing sequence.....................................193 Number of shots remaining in white balance bracketing sequence.....................................197 Number of shots remaining in ADL bracketing sequence.......200 HDR exposure differential ........209 Number of exposures (multiple exposure) ....................................202 19 Subject tracking ............................ 59 20 Flash compensation indicator ....
The Viewfinder: Movie Mode The following indicators appear in the viewfinder in movie mode. 1 2 3 4 13 12 11 10 9 8 5 6 7 1 Frame size and rate/image quality................................. 118, 241 2 File name ...................................... 167 3 External recording control ....... 348 4 Recording indicator ......................45 “No movie” indicator ....................46 5 Time code..................................... 248 6 Time remaining..............................
The Control Panel 1 2 3 4 5 12 11 6 10 7 9 8 1 Shutter-speed lock icon ............283 8 Number of exposures remaining ............................ 34, 469 2 Shutter speed ..........................73, 75 9 Release mode ................................ 86 3 Exposure compensation indicator ........................................ 84 10 ISO sensitivity ................................ 82 Exposure compensation value ..... 84 11 Flash compensation indicator.... 358 “Flash off” icon .....................
The Nikon Creative Lighting System Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography.
SB-R200 ✔ — — ✔5 — — — ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ — — ✔6 ✔6 — — — — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ — — ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — — ✔7 — — — — — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ ✔ — — — — ✔ — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ 10 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — — ✔4 — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — — — ✔ ✔ — ✔ — — — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ — — — — — — — — ✔ ✔ — ✔ — SB-300 — SB-400 ✔ SU-800 ✔ — ✔4 ✔ — — — ✔ — ✔4 — — — — SB-500 ✔ ✔ SB-600 SB-910 SB-900 SB-800 ✔ ✔ SB-700 SB-5000 Remote Master Opti
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Not available with spot metering. Can also be selected with flash unit. qA/A mode selection performed on flash unit using custom settings. Can only be selected using the camera Flash control option. Available only during close-up photography. Choice of qA and A depends on the option selected with the master flash. Supports the same features as remote flash units with optical AWL. Available only in i-TTL, qA, A, GN, and M flash-control modes.
D Flash Compensation In i-TTL and auto aperture (qA) flash control modes, the flash compensation selected with the optional flash unit or the camera Flash control option is added to the flash compensation selected with the Flash compensation option in the photo shooting menu. D Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes.
D Notes on Optional Flash Units Refer to the flash unit manual for detailed instructions. If the unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. Note that this camera is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. i-TTL flash control can be used at ISO sensitivities between 64 and 12800 (Z 7) or between 100 and 12800 (Z 6). At values over 12800, the desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture settings.
Other Accessories A variety of accessories are available for your Nikon camera. Power sources • EN-EL15b Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: Additional EN-EL15b batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used, but note that you may not be able to take as many pictures on a single charge (0 471). • MH-25a Battery Charger: The MH-25a can be used to recharge EN-EL15b batteries. MH-25 battery chargers can also be used.
Remote cords MC-DC2 Remote Cord (length 1 m/3 ft 4 in.): When connected to the camera accessory terminal, the MC-DC2 can be used to release the shutter remotely. GPS units GP-1/GP-1A GPS Unit: When connected to the camera accessory terminal, existing GP-1/GP-1A units can be used to record the current latitude, longitude, altitude, and UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) with pictures taken with the camera. Note that production of GP-1/ GP-1A units has ended.
Wireless remote controllers Viewfinder eyepiece accessories • WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller/WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controller: When a WR-R10 wireless remote controller is attached to the accessory terminal, the camera can be controlled wirelessly using a WR-T10 wireless remote controller (when connecting the WR-R10, be sure the cover for the accessory terminal and the USB and HDMI connectors is fully open). The WR-R10 can also be used to control radio-controlled flash units.
Microphones Software • ME-1 Stereo Microphone: Connect the ME-1 to the camera microphone jack to record stereo sound and reduce the chance of picking up equipment noise (such as the sounds produced by the lens during autofocus). • ME-W1 Wireless Microphone: Use this wireless Bluetooth microphone for off-camera recording. Camera Control Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from a computer and save photographs directly to the computer hard disk.
D The HDMI/USB Cable Clip To prevent accidental disconnection, attach the supplied clip to HDMI cables or to the supplied USB cable as shown (the illustration shows the USB cable; note that the clip may not fit all third-party HDMI cables). Keep the monitor in the storage position when using the cable clip.
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-5c/EH-5b AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on the AC adapter (e) and the power cable to the DC socket (r). A P icon is displayed when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
Caring for the Camera Learn how to store, clean, and care for your camera. Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area.
Image Sensor Cleaning If you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearing in photographs, you can clean the sensor using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The sensor can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned off. If image sensor cleaning fails to resolve the problem, contact a Nikonauthorized service representative.
D Image Sensor Cleaning Using camera controls during shutdown interrupts image sensor cleaning. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s internal circuitry. Cleaning can be performed again after a short wait.
❚❚ “Automatic Cleaning” Choose from the following options: 6 Clean at shutdown Cleaning off The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each time the camera is turned off. Automatic image sensor cleaning off. 1 Select Automatic Cleaning. Display the Clean image sensor menu as described in “Clean Now” (0 423). Highlight Automatic Cleaning and press 2. 2 Select an option. Highlight an option and press J.
Manual Cleaning If foreign matter cannot be removed from the image sensor using image sensor cleaning, the sensor can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily damaged; we recommend that manual cleaning be performed only by a Nikon-authorized service representative. 1 Remove the lens. Turn the camera off and remove the lens or body cap. 2 Examine the image sensor.
D Foreign Matter on the Image Sensor Foreign matter entering the camera when lenses or body caps are removed or exchanged (or in rare circumstances lubricant or fine particles from the camera itself ) may adhere to the image sensor, where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions.
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sudden changes in temperature, such as those that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device.
Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. In rare instances, static electricity may cause the LCD displays to light up or go dark. This does not indicate a malfunction, and the display will soon return to normal.
Notes on the monitor and viewfinder: These displays are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device. Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.
• Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and replace the terminal cover. These devices draw minute amounts of charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point that it will no longer function. If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it from the camera for storage.
• Battery capacity may temporarily drop if the battery is charged at low temperatures or used at a temperature below the temperature at which it was charged. If the battery is charged at a temperature below 5 °C (41 °F), the battery life indicator in the Battery info display may show a temporary decrease. • Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance.
Specifications Nikon Z 7/Z 6 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Lens Compatible lenses Effective pixels Effective pixels Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-Reduction System Storage Image size (pixels) Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Nikon Z mount • Z mount NIKKOR lenses • F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply • Z 7: 45.7 million • Z 6: 24.5 million 35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format) • Z 7: 46.89 million • Z 6: 25.
Storage Image size (pixels) 434 Technical Notes - 1 : 1 (24×24) image area 5504 × 5504 (Large: 30.3 M) 4128 × 4128 (Medium: 17.0 M) 2752 × 2752 (Small: 7.6 M) - 16 : 9 (36×20) image area 8256 × 4640 (Large: 38.3 M) 6192 × 3480 (Medium: 21.5 M) 4128 × 2320 (Small: 9.6 M) - Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame size of 3840 × 2160: 3840 × 2160 - Photographs taken during movie recording at other frame sizes: 1920 × 1080 • Z 6: - FX (36×24) image area 6048 × 4024 (Large: 24.
Storage File format Picture Control System Media File system Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage Magnification Eyepoint Diopter adjustment Eye sensor • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit (lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed); large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression) • TIFF (RGB) • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx.
Monitor Monitor Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Release Release mode 8-cm/3.2-in., approx.
Exposure Metering system Metering mode TTL metering using camera image sensor • Matrix metering • Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame; weighting can instead be based on average of entire frame • Spot metering: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point • Highlight-weighted metering Range (ISO 100, f/2.
Focus Autofocus Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist Detection range (single- • Z 7: −2 – +19 EV (with low-light AF: −4 – servo AF, photo shooting +19 EV) mode, ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, • Z 6: −3.
Flash Flash-ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) White balance White balance Bracketing Bracketing types Movie Metering system Metering mode Frame size (pixels) and frame rate Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes as underexposure warning after flash is fired at full output ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling illuminati
Movie File format Video compression Audio recording format Audio recording device MOV, MP4 H.
Playback Playback Interface USB HDMI output Accessory terminal Audio input Audio output Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Wi-Fi Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom cropping, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, picture rating, and auto image rotation Type C connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection to built-in USB port is recommended Type C HDMI connector Can be used with MC-DC2 and other op
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Bluetooth Range (line of sight) Power source Battery Battery pack Charging AC adapter AC adapter Tripod socket Tripod socket 442 Technical Notes • Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 • Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz • Maximum output power (EIRP): - Z 7: Bluetooth: 1.5 dBm Bluetooth Low Energy: 0 dBm - Z 6: Bluetooth: 1.9 dBm Bluetooth Low Energy: 0.
Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity Approx. 134 × 100.5 × 67.5 mm (5.3 × 4 × 2.7 in.) Approx. 675 g (1 lb. 7.9 oz.) with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 585 g/1 lb. 4.7 oz. (camera body only) 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) 85% or less (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards or guidelines.
❚❚ EH-7P Charging AC Adapter (Supplied with the Z 7 Only) Rated input Rated output Supported batteries Operating temperature Average active efficiency Efficiency at low load (10%) No-load power consumption Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, MAX 0.5 A DC 5.0 V/3.0 A, 15.0 W Nikon EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion batteries 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) 81.80% 72.50% 0.075 W Approx. 65.5 × 26.5 × 58.5 mm (2.6 × 1.1 × 2.4 in.), excluding plug adapter Approx. 125 g (4.
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NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S Lens User’s Manual This section is included as a lens manual for purchasers of the NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S lens kit. Note that lens kits may not be available in some countries or regions.
1 Lens hood Lens hoods block stray light that would otherwise cause flare or ghosting. They also serve to protect the lens. 2 Lens hood lock mark 3 Lens hood alignment Use when attaching the lens hood. mark 4 Lens hood mounting Use when attaching the lens hood. mark Rotate to zoom in or out. Be sure to extend the 5 Zoom ring lens before use. 6 Focal length scale Determine the approximate focal length when zooming the lens in or out.
❚❚ Attachment and Removal Attaching the Lens 1 Turn the camera off, remove the body cap, and detach the rear lens cap. 2 Position the lens on the camera body, keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, and then rotate the lens counterclockwise until it clicks into place. Removing the Lens 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise.
❚❚ Before Use The lens is retractable and must be extended before use. Rotate the zoom ring as shown until the lens clicks into the extended position. Pictures can only be taken when the focal length mark points to positions between 24 and 70 on the focal length scale. Pictures can be taken at these focal lengths To retract the lens, rotate the zoom ring in the opposite direction, stopping when you reach the (I) position on the focal length scale.
❚❚ Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood Align the lens hood mounting mark (I) with the lens hood alignment mark (I) and then rotate the hood (w) until the I mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (K). To remove the hood, reverse the above steps. When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the I symbol on its base and avoid gripping it too tightly. The hood can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in use.
Precautions for Use • Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens hood. • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immediately and take the lens to a Nikon-authorized service center for repair. • Replace the front and rear lens caps when the lens is not in use. • To protect the interior of the lens, store it out of direct sunlight. • Keep the lens dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Lens Care • Removing dust is normally sufficient to clean the glass surfaces of the lens. • Smudges and fingerprints can be removed from fluorinecoated lens elements using a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens cleaning tissue; clean from the center outwards using a circular motion. To remove stubborn stains, wipe gently using a soft cloth lightly dampened with a small amount of distilled water, ethanol, or lens cleaner.
Accessories ❚❚ Supplied Accessories • LC-72B 72 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap • LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap • HB-85 Bayonet Hood • CL-C1 Lens Case D Using the Lens Case • The case is intended to protect the lens from scratches, not from falls or other physical shocks. • The case is not water resistant. • The material used in the case may fade, bleed, shrink, or change color when rubbed or wet. • Remove dust with a soft brush. • Water and stains can be removed from the surface with a soft, dry cloth.
Specifications Mount Focal length Maximum aperture Lens construction Angle of view Focal length scale Focusing system Minimum focus distance Diaphragm blades Aperture range Filter-attachment size Dimensions Weight Nikon Z mount 24 – 70 mm f/4 14 elements in 11 groups (including 1 ED lens element, 1 aspherical ED element, 3 aspherical elements, elements with Nano Crystal Coat, and a fluorine-coated front lens element) • FX format: 84° – 34° 20´ • DX format: 61° – 22° 50´ Graduated in millimeters (24, 28,
FTZ Mount Adapter User’s Manual This mount adapter allows Nikon F mount NIKKOR lenses to be mounted on Nikon Z mount mirrorless cameras. It cannot be mounted on F mount (Nikon digital SLR) or 1 mount cameras (Nikon 1 advanced cameras with interchangeable lenses) or used with 1 NIKKOR lenses. This section is included as a mountadapter manual for purchasers of the mount-adapter kit. Note that mount-adapter kits may not be available in some countries or regions.
The Mount Adapter ❚❚ Parts of the Adapter Lens mount Camera mount 2 3 6 7 4 8 1 5 1 2 3 4 5 Nikon F mount (attaches to lens) Lens signal contacts Lens mounting mark Lens release Tripod socket 6 Adapter mounting mark 7 Nikon Z mount (attaches to camera) 8 CPU contacts 462 Technical Notes ➜ FTZ Mount Adapter User’s Manual
❚❚ Attachment and Removal Turn the camera off before attaching the adapter to or removing it from the camera or attaching lenses to or removing lenses from the adapter. Choose a location out of direct sunlight and be careful to prevent dust from entering the devices. While attaching lenses, avoid pressing the camera or adapter lens release. Attaching the Adapter and Lens 1 Remove the body and rear lens caps from the adapter and the body cap from the camera. 2 Attach the adapter to the camera.
4 Attach the lens to the adapter. Keeping the lens mounting mark aligned with the lens mounting mark on the adapter (e), position the lens on the adapter and then rotate it counterclockwise until it clicks into place (r). Detaching the Lens and Adapter 1 Detach the lens. Press and hold the adapter lens release (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). Attach the front and rear caps to the lens after removal. 2 Detach the adapter.
D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings Select minimum aperture (the highest f/-number) before attaching CPU lenses equipped with aperture rings. D Incompatible Lenses and Accessories The following lenses and accessories cannot be used. Attempting to forcibly attach any of this equipment could damage the adapter or the lens. Individual variation may render lenses other than those listed below incompatible; do not use force if you encounter resistance when attempting to attach a lens.
Using the Mount Adapter • Autofocus may not function as expected when the adapter is used with an F mount NIKKOR lens. If the camera has trouble focusing, set the AF-area mode to single point and select the center focus area, or focus manually. • With some lenses, the camera vibration reduction feature may not function as expected or may cause vignetting or a drop in peripheral illumination. Precautions for Use • When using the adapter with lenses weighing over 1300 g (2 lb 13.
Caring for the Adapter • Do not touch the interior of the mount adapter. Use a blower or soft brush to remove dust, being careful not to rub or scratch the inside of the adapter. • When cleaning the adapter, use a blower to remove dust and lint and then wipe the adapter gently with a soft, dry cloth. • Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the adapter. • If the adapter will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry location to prevent mold and rust.
Approved Memory Cards The camera can be used with XQD and CFexpress (Type B) memory cards. Cards with write speeds of 45 MB/s (300×) or better are recommended for movie recording; slower speeds may interrupt recording or playback or result in playback that is jerky and uneven. For information on compatibility and operation, contact the manufacturer.
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 64 GB Sony G-series QD-G64E XQD card at different image quality and size settings when FX (36 × 24) is selected for Choose image area (as of July 2018).
Z 6: No. of Buffer images 1 capacity 2 Image size File size 1 Large 22.5 MB 1300 35 12-bit Medium 16.1 MB 1900 26 Lossless compressed Small 12.7 MB 2500 26 14-bit 28.2 MB 1100 43 12-bit 20.4 MB 1800 37 Compressed Large 14-bit 24.8 MB 1500 43 12-bit 38.5 MB 1300 33 Uncompressed 14-bit 44.1 MB 1100 34 Large 69.3 MB 759 27 TIFF (RGB) Medium 39.5 MB 1300 31 Small 18.4 MB 2800 35 Large 9.4 MB 3400 44 Fine Medium 6.6 MB 5600 50 Small 4.0 MB 10,400 51 Large 6.4 MB 6700 44 Normal Medium 3.9 MB 10,900 50 Small 2.
Battery Endurance The approximate length of footage or number of shots that can be recorded with a fully-charged EN-EL15b 1 battery varies with the monitor mode.
Index Symbols b (Auto mode) .............................41, 45 P (Programmed auto) .................72, 73 S (Shutter-priority auto) .............72, 73 A (Aperture-priority auto)..........72, 74 M (Manual) ......................................72, 75 U1/U2/U3 ...........................................72, 77 U (Single frame) ...........................86, 89 V (Continuous L) ................... 86, 113 W (Continuous H)................... 86, 113 X (Continuous H (extended)) ...87, 113 E (Self-timer).......
Animal face/eye-detection AF........58 Aperture .................................................74 Aperture-priority auto.......................74 Apply settings to live view............ 266 Assign remote (WR) Fn button.... 310 Attaching the lens...............................36 Attenuator .......................................... 246 Auto (Set Picture Control) ................96 Auto (White balance) ............... 65, 100 Auto bracketing.......................192, 269 Auto c ISO sensitivity control ....
Default settings ....................... 145, 389 Delete................................... 51, 142, 157 Delete all images.............................. 143 Delete current image............... 51, 142 Delete selected images.................. 143 Diffraction compensation.... 186, 244 Diopter adjustment control .............. 8 Direct sunlight (White balance) ....65, 100 DISP button.............................................15 Distance-priority manual .....354, 362 Distortion control........................
G L Group flash ...................... 370, 378, 386 L (large) .................................................108 Landscape (Set Picture Control).... 96 Language......................................38, 296 LED lamp..............................................309 Lens.................................................36, 452 Lens mount ........................................... 36 Lens mounting mark ......................... 36 Limit AF-area mode selection ......257 Limit monitor mode selection .....
Mode dial lock release.......................72 Modeling flash .................................. 269 Monitor .....................................6, 10, 400 Monitor brightness.......................... 297 Monitor color balance.................... 298 Monitor mode button ......................... 8 Monitor pre-flash ............................. 413 Monochrome (Set Picture Control) ... 96 Mount adapter.................................. 461 Movie file type...................................
Release mode ............................. 86, 113 Remote cord................................ 80, 416 Remote flash photography..351, 364 Remote repeating ......... 374, 382, 387 Removing the lens from the camera 37 Repeating flash ........................355, 362 Reset .........................163, 241, 252, 315 Reset all settings............................... 315 Reset custom settings .................... 252 Reset movie shooting menu........ 241 Reset photo shooting menu ........
Tripod......................................................80 Troubleshooting............................... 389 U Unified flash control........................ 355 USB ............................................... 339, 344 User settings ............................... 77, 296 Using an on-camera flash ............. 352 V Vibration reduction .......114, 191, 245 View all in continuous mode ....... 266 Viewfinder ......................................8, 406 Viewfinder brightness ....................
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