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Table of Contents Package Contents ......................................................................... ii For Your Safety .............................................................................. x Notices.......................................................................................... xiv Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera ...................................................... 1 Camera Body ........................................................................................
Live View Photography 37 Autofocus......................................................................................41 Choosing a Focus Mode ....................................................................41 Choosing an AF-Area Mode .............................................................42 Manual Focus ...............................................................................44 Using the i Button ......................................................................
Image Recording Options 83 Image Area ...................................................................................83 Image Quality............................................................................... 88 Image Size..................................................................................... 91 Using Two Memory Cards..........................................................93 Focus 94 Autofocus .....................................................................................
Exposure 124 Metering..................................................................................... 124 Exposure Mode ......................................................................... 126 P: Programmed Auto........................................................................ 128 S: Shutter-Priority Auto.................................................................... 129 A: Aperture-Priority Auto ................................................................ 130 M: Manual ..........
Optional Flash Units 187 Using a Flash ..............................................................................187 On-Camera Flash Photography..............................................190 Flash Modes ...............................................................................192 Flash Compensation.................................................................194 FV Lock ........................................................................................
Rating Pictures .......................................................................... 241 Selecting Photos for Upload................................................... 243 Selecting Individual Photos........................................................... 243 Selecting Multiple Photos.............................................................. 244 Deleting Photographs ............................................................. 245 During Playback.................................................
Technical Notes 281 Compatible Lenses....................................................................281 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)...........................288 Other Accessories......................................................................296 Optional MB-D18 Battery Packs .............................................299 Parts of the MB-D18..........................................................................299 Using the Battery Pack.........................................
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 or camera. 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.
WARNING (Batteries) • Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention. • Do not immerse batteries in water or expose to rain. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. Immediately dry the product with a towel or similar object should it become wet. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation.
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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
Power Cable At voltages over AC 125 V (U.S.A. only): The power cable must be rated for the voltage in use, be at least AWG no. 18 gauge, and have SVG insulation or better with a NEMA 6P-15 plug rated for AC 250 V 15 A. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
A Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
❚❚ Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The permission of the United States government is not required for export to countries other than the following, which as of this writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change). The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions.
FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
Security Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled: • Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information. • Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the network and alter data or perform other malicious actions.
Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body 9 8 1 10 11 2 12 3 13 4 4 5 14 6 7 17 15 16 1 T button ...........................88, 91 2 Release mode dial lock release .......................................................113 3 Release mode dial ......................113 4 Eyelet for camera strap.....
Camera Body (Continued) 1 3 4 14 5 15 16 2 13 12 11 10 6 17 7 18 8 19 9 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Self-timer lamp ........................... 116 Meter coupling lever BKT button.................................... 142 Flash sync terminal cover ......... 188 Ten-pin remote terminal cover Audio connector cover USB connector cover HDMI connector cover AF-mode button ..... 41, 42, 98, 100 Focus-mode selector ....41, 94, 111 Lens release button.......................20 Lens mounting mark .....
1 6 2 7 3 8 4 10 9 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sub-command dial 7 Pv button ............. 44, 127, 268, 270 8 Fn1 button ...........................268, 270 Battery-chamber cover latch ..... 16 9 Battery-chamber cover .........16, 18 10 Lens mount ........................... 19, 112 CPU contacts Contact cover for optional MB-D18 multi-power battery pack ....... 299 Tripod socket Power connector cover D The Speaker Do not place the speaker in close proximity to magnetic devices.
Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 3 4 12 13 17 18 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 14 15 16 19 20 21 24 Viewfinder ............................7, 9, 116 Eyepiece shutter lever ............... 116 O /Q button................36, 245, 271 K button ...............................35, 223 G button............................24, 248 L/Z/Q button........25, 175, 240 X button .................................40, 238 W/M button..... 192, 194, 223, 238 J button ................................
The Control Panel The control panel shows a variety of camera settings when the camera is on. The items shown here appear the first time the camera is turned on; information on other settings can be found in the relevant sections of this manual. 1 2 3 4 5 15 14 6 7 13 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 Exposure mode ...........................126 Photo shooting menu bank .....250 Shutter speed .....................129, 131 Battery indicator ........................... 30 Aperture (f-number) ..........
A LCD Illuminators Rotating the power switch Power switch toward D activates the backlights for the buttons and control panel, making it easier to use the camera in the dark. After the power switch is released, the backlights will remain lit for a few seconds while the standby timer is active or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated toward D again.
The Viewfinder Display 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 21 22 1, 2 23 14 15 16 17 18 24 1 Roll indicator 2 AF area brackets...............................9 3 Framing grid (displayed when On is selected for Custom Setting d9, Viewfinder grid display) ...265 4 Focus points ................. 94, 105, 261 5 Pitch indicator 1, 3 6 Flicker detection .........................254 7 Focus indicator ............ 32, 108, 112 25 26 19 20 27 Metering .......................................
14 Exposure mode ........................... 126 15 Flash compensation indicator ..................................... 194 16 Exposure compensation indicator ...................................... 139 17 ISO sensitivity indicator ............ 119 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator ...................................... 121 18 ISO sensitivity .............................. 119 Preset white balance recording indicator ...................................... 165 Active D-Lighting amount ....... 180 AF-area mode ...
The Diopter Adjustment Control Lift the diopter adjustment control and rotate it until the viewfinder display, focus points, and AF area brackets are in sharp focus. When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye. Push the diopter adjustment control back in once you have adjusted focus to your satisfaction.
Using the Tilting Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below. Normal use: The monitor is normally used in storage position. Low-angle shots: Tilt the monitor up to take shots in live view with the camera held low. High-angle shots: Tilt the monitor down to take shots in live view with the camera held high.
D Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently, stopping when you feel resistance. Do not use force. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the camera or monitor. If the camera is mounted on a tripod, care should be taken to ensure that the monitor does not contact the tripod. Do not lift or carry the camera by the monitor. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera. If the monitor is not being used to take photographs, return it to the storage position.
Using the Touch Screen The touch-sensitive monitor supports the following operations: Flick Flick a finger a short distance left or right across the monitor. Slide Slide a finger over the monitor. Stretch/Pinch Place two fingers on the monitor and move them apart or pinch them together.
❚❚ Using the Touch Screen During playback (0 226), the touch screen can be used to: • View other images • Zoom in or out • View thumbnails • View movies During live view, the touch screen can be used to take pictures (touch shutter; 0 56) or to measure a value for spot white balance (0 169). The touch screen can also be used for typing (0 273) or navigating the menus (0 29).
First Steps Attach the Camera Strap Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets. Charge the Battery Insert the battery and plug the charger in (depending on the country or region, the charger comes with either an AC wall adapter or a power cable). An exhausted battery will fully charge in about two hours and 35 minutes. • AC wall adapter: Insert the AC wall adapter into the charger AC inlet (q). Slide the AC wall adapter latch as shown (w) and rotate the adapter 90° to fix it in place (e).
• Power cable: After connecting the power cable with the plug in the orientation shown, insert the battery and plug the cable in. The CHARGE lamp will flash while the battery charges. Battery charging Charging complete D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions in “For Your Safety” (0 x) and “Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions” (0 319).
Insert the Battery and a Memory Card Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards, confirm that power switch is in the OFF position. Insert the battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted. Battery latch Holding the memory card in the orientation shown, slide it straight into the appropriate slot until it clicks into place.
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. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover. Press the card in and then release it (q). The memory card can then be removed by hand (w).
Attach a Lens Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G. Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting marks Mounting mark (lens) Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place Be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures.
A Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 284), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number).
Basic Setup 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. Power switch 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 “Using Camera Menus” (0 25).
3 Select a language. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired language and press J. 4 Select Time zone and date. Select Time zone and date and press 2. 5 Set time zone. Select Time zone and press 2. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the local time zone (the UTC field shows the difference between the selected time zone and Coordinated Universal Time, or UTC, in hours) and press J.
6 Turn daylight saving time on or off. Select Daylight saving time and press 2. Daylight saving time is off by default; if daylight saving time is in effect in the local time zone, press 1 to highlight On and press J. 7 Set the date and time. Select Date and time and press 2. Press 4 or 2 to select an item, 1 or 3 to change. Press J when the clock is set to the current date and time (note that the camera uses a 24-hour clock). 8 Set date format. Select Date format and press 2.
Tutorial Camera Menus: An Overview Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 248) • B: Setup (0 271) • C: Photo Shooting (0 250) • N: Retouch (0 278) • 1: Movie Shooting (0 256) • O/m: MY MENU or RECENT SETTINGS • A: Custom Settings (0 260) (defaults to MY MENU; 0 280) Slider shows position in current menu. Current settings are shown by icons.
Using Camera Menus ❚❚ Menu Controls You can navigate the menus via the touch screen or using the multi selector and J button. Multi selector Move cursor up Select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display submenu Move cursor down J button Select highlighted item A The d (Help) Icon If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, a description of the currently selected option or menu can be displayed by pressing the L (Z/Q) button.
❚❚ Navigating the Menus Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. G button 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. 4 Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu.
5 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. 6 Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. 7 Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. 8 Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button.
Note the following points: • Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available. • While pressing 2 or the center of the multi selector generally has the same effect as pressing J, there are some items for which selection can only be made by pressing J. • To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
❚❚ Using the Touch Screen You can also navigate the menus using the following touch screen operations. Scroll Slide up or down to scroll. Choose a menu Tap a menu icon to choose a menu. Select options/ adjust settings Tap menu items to display options and tap icons or sliders to change. To exit without changing settings, tap Z.
Basic Photography and Playback The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining Before taking photographs, check the battery level and number of exposures remaining as described below. ❚❚ Battery Level The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. Control panel Viewfinder Icon Control panel Viewfinder Description L — Battery fully charged. K — J — Battery partially discharged. I — Low battery. Charge battery or ready spare H d battery. H d Shutter release disabled.
❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining The camera has two memory card slots: one for XQD cards and the other for SD cards. When two cards are inserted, the role played by each is determined by the options selected for Primary slot selection and Secondary slot function; when Secondary slot function is set to the default value of Overflow (0 93), the card in the secondary slot will only be used when the card in the primary slot is full.
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography 1 Ready the Camera. When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the camera as shown. 2 Frame the photograph. At default settings, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus point. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in the center focus point.
3 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder when the focus operation is complete. Viewfinder display I F H F H (flashes) Focus indicator Description Subject in focus. Focus point is between camera and subject. Focus point is behind subject. Camera unable to focus on subject in focus point using autofocus (0 110). 4 Shoot.
A The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography) The viewfinder and some control panel displays will turn off if no operations are performed for about six seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutterrelease button halfway to reactivate the displays. Exposure meters on Exposure meters off The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be adjusted using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 263).
Viewing Photographs 1 Press the K button. A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is shown by an icon. K button 2 View additional pictures. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2 or flicking a finger left or right over the display (0 226). To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
❚❚ Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O (Q) button. Note that photographs cannot be recovered once deleted. 1 Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described in “Viewing Photographs” (0 35). The location of the current image is shown by an icon at the bottom left corner of the display. 2 Delete the photograph. Press the O (Q) button.
Live View Photography Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view. 1 Rotate the live view selector to C (live view photography). Live view selector 2 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder. a button 3 Position the focus point. Position the focus point over your subject as described in “Choosing an AF-Area Mode” (0 42).
4 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The focus point will flash green and the shutter release will be disabled while the camera focuses. If the camera is able to focus, the focus point will be displayed in green; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point will flash red (note that pictures can be taken even when the focus point flashes red; check focus in the monitor before shooting).
5 Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. The monitor will turn off. 6 Exit live view. Press the a button to exit live view. A Exposure Preview During live view, you can press J to preview the effects of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity on exposure. Exposure can be adjusted by ±5 EV (0 139), although only values between –3 and +3 EV are reflected in the preview display.
A Live View Zoom Preview Press the X button to magnify the view in the monitor up to a maximum of about 16×. A navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display. Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor, or press W (M) to zoom out. X button Navigation window A See Also For information on: • Choosing how long the monitor remains on during live view, see A > Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay, 0 264).
Autofocus To take pictures using autofocus, rotate the focusmode selector to AF. Focus-mode selector Choosing a Focus Mode The following autofocus modes are available in live view: Mode Description Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. You can also focus by AF-S touching your subject in the monitor, in which case focus locks until you lift your finger from the display to take the photograph. Full-time-servo AF: For moving subjects.
Choosing an AF-Area Mode The following AF-area modes can be selected in live view: Mode ! 5 6 3 42 Description Face-priority AF: Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects; the selected subject is indicated by a double yellow border (if multiple faces are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject; to choose a different subject, use the multi selector).
Mode & Description Subject-tracking AF: Position the focus point over your subject and press the center of the multi selector. The focus point will track the selected subject as it moves through the frame. To end tracking, press the center of the multi selector again. Alternatively, you can start tracking by touching your subject in the monitor; to end tracking and take a photograph, lift your finger from the screen.
Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 111), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus. To magnify the view in the monitor for precise focus, press the X button (0 40). X button You can also enable focus peaking, which uses colored outlines to indicate objects that are in focus. To enable focus peaking, press the i button and select an option other than Off for Peaking level (0 45).
Using the i Button The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the i button during live view photography. Use the touch screen or navigate the menu using the multi selector and J button, pressing 1 or 3 to highlight items, 2 to view options, and J to select the highlighted option and return to the i-button menu. Press the i button again to exit to the shooting display. i button Option Description Choose an image area for live view photography Choose image area (0 83).
Option Photo live view display WB Split-screen display zoom Silent live view photography 46 Description During live view photography, the white balance (hue) of the monitor can be set to a value different from that used for photographs (0 156). This can be effective if the lighting under which shots are framed is different from that used when the photographs are taken, as is sometimes the case when a flash or preset manual white balance is used.
Option Peaking level Negative digitizer Description Objects that are in focus are indicated by colored outlines, including during focus zoom (0 40). Choose from 3 (high sensitivity), 2 (standard), 1 (low sensitivity), and Off; the higher the setting, the greater the depth shown as being in focus. The peaking color can be changed using Custom Setting d8 (Peaking highlight color, 0 265). Area in focus Create positives from color or black-and-white film negatives (0 52).
Split-Screen Display Zoom Selecting Split-screen display zoom in the live view photography i button menu splits the display into two boxes showing separate areas of the frame side-by-side at a high zoom ratio. The positions of the magnified areas are shown in the navigation window. Navigation window Use the X and W (M) buttons to zoom in and out, or use the L (Z/Q) button to select a box and press 4 or 2 to scroll the selected area left or right.
Silent Live View Photography To eliminate shutter sounds during live view photography, press the i button and select On (Mode 1) or On (Mode 2) for Silent live view photography. Option Description Reduce vibrations caused by the shutter when shooting landscapes and other static subjects. Use of a tripod is recommended. The maximum frame rate for release mode CH is approximately 6 fps.
A Silent Live View Photography Multiple exposure photography (0 254) and long-exposure noise reduction are disabled (0 253) and the flash cannot be used. In continuous release modes, focus and exposure are fixed at the values for the first shot in each series.
A “On (Mode 2)” The following exposure settings can be adjusted when On (Mode 2) is selected: Aperture Shutter speed ISO sensitivity 3 P, S 1 — — — A ✔ — — M ✔ ✔2 ✔ 1 Exposure for mode S is equivalent to mode P. 2 Choose from speeds of from 1/30 s to 1/8000 s. 3 In mode M, ISO sensitivity can be set manually to values of from Lo 1 to 25600 or adjusted automatically by the camera. In other exposure modes, ISO sensitivity is adjusted automatically by the camera.
Negative Digitizer To record positives of copies of film negatives, press the i button and select Color negatives or Monochrome negatives for Negative digitizer. 1 Position the negatives in front of a featureless white or gray background. We recommend using an AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED or other micro lens and either natural light or an artificial light source with a high Ra (color rendering index), such as a light box or a high-CRI fluorescent lamp.
5 Adjust exposure. Press J to display brightness adjustment options and press 1 or 3 to adjust exposure. To view your subject at a higher magnification, press X (0 40). Press J to proceed. 6 Take the photograph. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the photograph and save it in JPEG format. D Negative Digitizer No options are available for correcting dust, scratches, or uneven colors due to faded film.
The Live View Display r t q w y e Item Description The amount of time remaining before live view ends automatically. Displayed if shooting q Time remaining will end in 30 s or less. Monitor hue (photo live view display white Photo live view display w white balance indicator balance). Can be adjusted using Photo live view display WB in the i-button menu (0 45). Maximum aperture Displayed when the Pv button is pressed to e indicator select maximum aperture (0 44). The current autofocus mode (0 41).
The Information Display To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the R button. The histogram is only displayed in the exposure preview (0 39) or when On (Mode 2) is selected for Silent live view photography (0 49). The virtual horizon and histogram displays are not available with the negative digitizer.
Touch Photography (Touch Shutter) Touch the monitor to focus and lift your finger to take the photograph. Tap the icon shown in the illustration to choose the operation performed by tapping the monitor in shooting mode.
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 the touch shutter is enabled. Use the shutter-release button to take photographs in continuous shooting mode (0 113) and during movie recording. Touch shooting options can be used only to take pictures one at a time in continuous shooting mode and cannot be used to take photographs during movie recording.
D Shooting in Live View To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with photographs or exposure, close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter (0 116). Although they will not appear in the final picture, jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may appear in the monitor, while bright regions or bands may appear in some areas with flashing signs and other intermittent light sources or if the subject is briefly illuminated by a strobe or other bright, momentary light source.
Movies Read this section for information on recording and viewing movies. Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view. 1 Rotate the live view selector to 1 (movie live view). Live view selector 2 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor, modified for the effects of exposure. The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder. a button D The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 71) indicates that movies cannot be recorded.
3 Choose a focus mode (0 41). 4 Choose an AF-area mode (0 42). A Pinpoint AF Pinpoint AF is not available in movie mode. 5 Focus. Frame the opening shot and press the AF-ON button to focus. Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in face-priority AF drops during movie recording. AF-ON button A Focusing Focus can also be adjusted by pressing the shutter-release button halfway before beginning recording, or you can focus manually as described in “Manual Focus” (0 44).
6 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Exposure can be locked by pressing the center of the subMovie-record button selector (0 137) or altered by up to ±3 EV using exposure compensation Recording indicator (0 139); spot metering is not available. In autofocus mode, the camera can be refocused by pressing the AF-ON button or by tapping your subject in the monitor.
7 End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached, or the memory card is full (note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before the maximum length is reached). 8 Exit live view. Press the a button to exit live view.
A Exposure Mode The following exposure settings can be adjusted in movie mode: 1 2 3 4 Aperture Shutter speed ISO sensitivity P, S 1 — — — 2, 3 A ✔ — — 2, 3 M ✔ ✔ ✔ 3, 4 Exposure for mode S is equivalent to mode P. The upper limit for ISO sensitivity can be selected using the ISO sensitivity settings > Maximum sensitivity option in the movie shooting menu (0 257).
Indices If Index marking is assigned to a control using Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment, 0 270), you can press the selected control during recording to add indices that can be used to locate frames during editing and playback (0 76). Up to 20 indices can be added to each movie. Index A See Also For information on: • Choosing the role played by the center of the multi selector, see A > Custom Setting f2 (Multi selector center button; 0 268).
Using the i Button The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the i button in movie mode. Use the touch screen or navigate the menu using the multi selector and J button, pressing 1 or 3 to highlight items, 2 to view options, and J to select the highlighted option and return to the i-button menu. Press the i button again to exit to the shooting display. i button Option Description Choose image area Choose image area for movies (0 68). Frame size/frame rate Select a frame size and rate (0 69).
Option Description Enable or disable wind noise reduction using the Wind noise reduction built-in microphone’s low-cut filter (0 259). When two memory cards are inserted, you can Destination choose the card to which movies are recorded (0 256). Press 1 or 3 to adjust monitor brightness (note that this affects live view only and has no effect on Monitor brightness photographs or movies or on the brightness of the monitor for menus or playback; 0 45). Multi-selector Select Enable to enable power aperture.
Option Description Choose whether objects that are in focus will be indicated by colored outlines while manual focus is in effect. Area in focus Peaking level Choose from 3 (high sensitivity), 2 (standard), 1 (low sensitivity), and Off; the higher the setting, the greater the depth shown as being in focus. The peaking color can be changed using Custom Setting d8 (Peaking highlight color, 0 265).
Image Area: Choosing a Movie Crop You can choose an image area using the Image area > Choose image area option in the movie shooting menu. Select FX to shoot movies in what is referred to as “FX-based movie format”, DX to shoot in “DX-based movie format”. The differences between the two are illustrated below. FX DX The sizes of the areas recorded are approximately 35.9 × 20.2 mm (FX-based movie format) and 23.5 × 13.2 mm (DXbased movie format).
Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality The Frame size/frame rate option in the movie shooting menu is used to choose the movie frame size (in pixels) and frame rate. You can also choose from two Movie quality options: high and normal. Together, these options determine the maximum bit rate, as shown in the following table.
❚❚ Slow-Motion Movies To record silent slow-motion movies, select 1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-mo), 1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-mo), or 1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-mo) for Frame size/frame rate in the movie shooting menu. Movies recorded at 4 or 5 times the rated speed are played back at the rated speed for a slow-motion effect; for example, movies shot with 1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-mo) selected will be recorded at a frame of roughly 120 fps (120p) and play back at approximately 30 fps (30p).
The Live View Display q w e r t y u io !0 !1 !2 !3 Item q “No movie” indicator Description Indicates that movies cannot be recorded. Displayed when wind noise reduction is on w Wind noise reduction (0 259). Displayed when electronic vibration reduction e Electronic VR indicator is on (0 259). Volume of audio output to headphones. Displayed when third-party headphones are r Headphone volume connected. The current frequency response (0 259).
The Information Display To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the R button. Virtual horizon (0 272) Information on Histogram Information off Framing guides D The Count-Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (0 54). Depending on shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately when movie recording begins. Note that regardless of the amount of recording time available, live view will still end automatically when the timer expires.
Taking Photos in Movie Mode To take photos in movie mode (either in live view or during movie recording), select Take photos for Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment) > Shutter-release button (0 270). Photos with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 can then be taken at any time by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down. If movie recording is in progress, recording will end and the footage recorded to that point will be saved.
❚❚ Image Size The size of photos taken in movie mode varies with the image area (0 256) and the option selected for Image size in the photo shooting menu (0 91). Image area FX DX Image size Large Medium Small Large Medium Small Size (pixels) 8256 × 4640 6192 × 3480 4128 × 2320 5408 × 3040 4048 × 2272 2704 × 1520 D Recording Movies Movies are recorded in the sRGB color space.
A Wireless Remote Controllers and Remote Cords If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment) > Shutter-release button (0 270), the shutter-release buttons on optional wireless remote controllers and remote cords (0 296) can be pressed halfway to start live view or pressed all the way down to start and end movie recording.
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 223). Tap the a icon in the monitor or press the center of the multi selector to start playback; your current position is indicated by the movie progress bar. 1 icon Length a icon Current position/total length Movie Volume Guide progress bar The following operations can be performed: To Pause Play Rewind/ advance Start slow-motion playback 76 Description Press 3 to pause playback.
To Description Rotate the main command dial to skip ahead or back Skip 10 s 10 s. Rotate the sub-command dial to skip to next or Skip ahead/ previous index, or to skip to the last or first frame if the back movie contains no indices. Adjust volume Press X to increase volume, W (M) to decrease. View movie Press the i or J button to view movie editing options editing options (0 78). Exit Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.
Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option 9 4 Description Create a copy from which unwanted footage Choose start/end point has been removed. Save current frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. Trimming Movies To create trimmed copies of movies: 1 Display a movie full frame (0 223). 2 Pause the movie on the new opening frame.
3 Select Choose start/end point. Press i or J, then highlight Choose start/end point and press 2. 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.
6 Choose the end point. Press L (Z/Q) to switch from the start point (w) to the end point (x) selection tool and then select the closing frame as described in Step 5. The frames after the selected frame will be removed when you save the copy in Step 9. L (Z/Q) button 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).
9 Save the copy. Highlight Save as new file and press J to save the copy to a new file. To replace the original movie file with the edited copy, highlight Overwrite existing file and press J. D Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card. Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original.
Saving Selected Frames 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 76), pressing the center of the multi selector 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 i or J, then highlight Save current frame and press J to create a JPEG copy of the current frame.
Image Recording Options Image Area Choose from image areas of FX (36×24) (FX format), DX (24×16) (DX format), 5 : 4 (30×24), 1.2× (30×20), and 1:1 (24×24). FX format DX format (24×16) image circle 5:4 DX format 1:1 1.
❚❚ Image Area Options The camera offers a choice of the following image areas: Option Description Images are recorded in FX format with an angle of view equivalent to a NIKKOR lens on a 35 mm format camera. Selecting this option reduces the angle of view and increases the apparent focal length of the lens by approximately 1.2×. Images are recorded in DX format. To calculate the approximate focal length of the lens in 35 mm format, multiply by 1.5. c FX (36×24) l 1.
❚❚ The Viewfinder Mask Display If On is selected for Image area > Viewfinder mask display in the photo shooting menu, the area outside the 1.2× (30×20), DX (24×16), 5:4 (30×24), and 1:1 (24×24) crops will be shown in gray in the viewfinder. 1.2× (30×20) DX (24×16) 5 : 4 (30×24) 1 : 1 (24×24) A DX Lenses DX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller angle of view than lenses for 35 mm format cameras.
The image area can be selected using the Image area > Choose image area option in the photo shooting menu or by pressing a control and rotating a command dial. ❚❚ The Image Area Menu 1 Select Image area. Highlight Image area in the photo shooting menu and press 2. 2 Select Choose image area. Highlight Choose image area and press 2. 3 Adjust settings. Choose an option and press J. The selected crop is displayed in the viewfinder. A Image Size Image size varies with the option selected for image area.
❚❚ Camera Controls 1 Assign image area selection to a camera control. Use Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0 268) to assign Choose image area to a control. 2 Use the selected control to choose an image area. The image area can be selected by pressing the selected control and rotating the main or sub-command dial until the desired crop is displayed in the viewfinder (0 85).
Image Quality The D850 supports the following image quality options. Option File type NEF (RAW) NEF NEF (RAW)+ JPEG fine★/ NEF (RAW)+ JPEG fine NEF (RAW)+ JPEG normal★/ NEF (RAW)+ JPEG normal NEF (RAW)+ JPEG basic★/ NEF (RAW)+ JPEG basic JPEG fine★/ JPEG fine JPEG normal★/ JPEG normal JPEG basic★/ JPEG basic TIFF (RGB) Description RAW data from the image sensor are saved without additional processing. Settings such as white balance and contrast can be adjusted after shooting.
Image quality is set by pressing the T button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel. T button Main command dial A JPEG Compression Image quality options with a star (“★”) use compression intended to ensure maximum quality; the size of the files varies with the scene. Options without a star use a type of compression designed to produce smaller files; files tend to be roughly the same size regardless of the scene recorded.
❚❚ NEF (RAW) Compression To choose the type of compression for NEF (RAW) images, highlight NEF (RAW) recording > NEF (RAW) compression in the photo shooting menu and press 2. 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.
Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from # Large, $ Medium, or % Small (note that image size varies depending on the option selected for Image area, 0 83): Image area FX (36×24; FX format) 1.
Image size for JPEG and TIFF images can be set by pressing the T button and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired option is displayed in the control panel. To choose the size of NEF (RAW) images, use the Image size > NEF (RAW) option in the photo shooting menu. T button Sub-command dial A The Image Size Menu Image size for JPEG and TIFF images can also be adjusted using the Image size > JPEG/ TIFF option in the photo shooting menu (0 251).
Using Two Memory Cards When two memory cards are inserted in the camera, you can choose one as the primary card using the Primary slot selection item in the photo shooting menu (0 250). Select XQD card slot to designate the card in the XQD card slot as the primary card, SD card slot to choose the SD card. The roles played by the primary and secondary cards can be chosen using the Secondary slot function option in the photo shooting menu (0 250).
Focus This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically (0 94) or manually (0 111). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 105) or use focus lock to focus and recompose photographs after focusing (0 108). Autofocus To use autofocus, rotate the focus-mode selector to AF.
A Cross Sensors The availability of cross-sensor focus points varies with the lens used. Lens Cross sensors (cross-sensor focus points highlighted in gray 2) AF-S and AF-P lenses other than those listed below with maximum apertures of f/4 or faster 1 99 cross sensors • AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12–24mm f/4G IF-ED • AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.
A AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters and Available Focus Points When an AF-S or AF-I teleconverter is attached, the focus points shown in the illustrations can be used for autofocus and electronic rangefinding (note that at maximum combined apertures slower than f/5.6, the camera may not be able to focus on dark or low-contrast subjects). Teleconverter TC-14E, TC-14E II, TC-14E III TC-17E II TC-20E, TC-20E II, TC-20E III f/2 TC-14E, TC-14E II, TC-14E III f/2.8 TC-17E II TC-20E, TC-20E II, TC-20E III f/2.
Teleconverter Max. lens Available focus points (cross-sensor aperture 1 focus points highlighted in gray 2) TC-20E, TC-20E II, TC-20E III f/4 TC-14E, TC-14E II, TC-14E III f/5.6 15 focus points (9 selectable) with 5 cross sensors 1 At maximum zoom, in the case of zoom lenses. 2 Other focus points use line sensors, which detect horizontal lines, but note that if there are only 5 cross sensors, only those shown by ■ detect vertical lines.
Autofocus Mode Choose from the following autofocus modes: Mode AF-S AF-C Description Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. At default settings, shutter can only be released when in-focus indicator (I) is displayed (focus priority; 0 260). Continuous-servo AF: For moving subjects.
A The AF-ON Button For the purpose of focusing the camera, pressing the AF-ON button has the same effect as pressing the shutter-release button halfway. AF-ON button A Predictive Focus Tracking In AF-C mode, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward or away from the camera while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway or the AF-ON button is pressed.
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. • Single-point AF: Select the focus point; the camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects. • Dynamic-area AF: Select the focus point. In AF-C focus mode, the camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points if the subject briefly leaves the selected point.
• 3D-tracking: Select the focus point. In AF-C focus mode, the camera will track subjects that leave the selected focus point and select new focus points as required. Use to quickly compose pictures with subjects that are moving erratically from side to side (e.g., tennis players). If the subject leaves viewfinder, remove your finger from the shutter-release button and recompose the photograph with the subject in the selected focus point.
AF-area mode can be selected by pressing the AF-mode button and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder and control panel. Control panel AF-mode button Sub-command dial Viewfinder A 3D-tracking When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera.
A AF-Area Mode AF-area mode is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. AF-area mode Control panel Viewfinder Viewfinder focus-point display Single-point AF 9-point dynamicarea AF * 25-point dynamic-area AF * 72-point dynamic-area AF * 153-point dynamic-area AF * 3D-tracking Group-area AF Auto-area AF * Only active focus point is displayed in the viewfinder. Remaining focus points provide information to assist focus operation.
A AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters If 3D-tracking or auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode when an AF-S/AF-I teleconverter is used, single-point AF will automatically be selected at combined apertures slower than f/5.6. A See Also For information on: • How autofocus adjusts to changes in the distance to the subject, see A > Custom Setting a3 (Focus tracking with lock-on, 0 260).
Focus Point Selection The camera focuses using 153 focus points, of which 55 shown in the illustration can be selected manually, allowing photographs to be composed with the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame. Follow the steps below to choose the focus point (in group-area AF, you can follow these steps to choose a group of focus points). 1 Rotate the focus selector lock to ●. This allows the multi selector to be used to select the focus point.
The focus selector lock can be rotated to the locked (L) position following selection to prevent the selected focus point from changing when the multi selector is pressed. A The Sub-selector The sub-selector can be used in place of the multi selector to select the focus point. Focus and exposure lock while the center of the sub-selector is pressed (0 108, 137). Use the subselector as shown; pressing the Sub-selector sides may not have the desired effect.
A See Also For information on: • Choosing the number of focus points that can be selected using the multi selector, see A > Custom Setting a6 (Number of focus points, 0 261). • Choosing separate focus points and/or AF-area modes for vertical and horizontal orientations, see A > Custom Setting a7 (Store by orientation, 0 261). • Setting focus-point selection to “wrap around,” see A > Custom Setting a11 (Focus point wrap-around, 0 262).
Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus point in the final composition. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 110), focus lock can also be used to recompose the photograph after focusing on another object at the same distance as your original subject. Focus lock is most effective when an option other than auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode (0 100). 1 Focus.
AF-S focus mode: Focus locks automatically when the in-focus indicator (I) appears, and remains locked until you remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Focus can also be locked by pressing the center of the sub-selector (see above). 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot.
A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (●) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, use manual focus (0 111) or use focus lock (0 108) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.
Manual Focus Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 110). • AF lenses: Set the lens focus Focus-mode selector mode switch (if present) and camera focus-mode selector to M. D AF Lenses Do not use AF lenses with the lens focus-mode switch set to M and the camera focus-mode selector set to AF. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera or lens.
❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder The viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the 55 focus points). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is displayed.
Release Mode Choosing a Release Mode To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial so that the pointer aligns with the desired setting. Pointer Mode S CL CH Q QC E Description Single frame: The camera takes one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed. Continuous low speed: While shutter-release button is held down, camera takes photographs at frame rate selected for Custom Setting d1 (CL mode shooting speed, 0 114, 264).
Mode Description Mirror up: Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in telephoto or close-up photography or in other situations in MUP which the slightest camera movement can result in blurred photographs (0 118). Power Source and Frame Rate The maximum frame advance rate varies with the power source.
A 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. Note, however, that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full (tAA).
Self-Timer Mode (E) The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for selfportraits. 1 Select self-timer mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to E. 2 Frame the photograph and focus. In single-servo AF (0 98), photographs can only be taken if the in-focus (I) indicator appears in the viewfinder.
3 Start the timer. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer. The selftimer lamp will start to flash. Two seconds before the photograph is taken, the selftimer lamp will stop flashing. The shutter will be released about ten seconds after the timer starts. To turn the self-timer off before a photograph is taken, turn the release mode dial to another setting.
Mirror up Mode (MUP) Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. To use mirror-up mode, press the release mode dial lock release and rotate the release mode dial to MUP (mirror up). After pressing the shutterrelease button halfway to set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to raise the mirror.
ISO Sensitivity Manual Adjustment The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. Choose from settings that range from ISO 64 and ISO 25600 in steps equivalent to 1/3 EV. Settings of from about 0.3 to 1 EV below ISO 64 and 0.3 to 2 EV above ISO 25600 are also available for special situations. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures.
A ISO Sensitivity The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the more likely the image is to be affected by noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines). Noise is particularly likely at settings between Hi 0.3 and Hi 2. A Hi 0.3–Hi 2 The settings Hi 0.3 through Hi 2 correspond to ISO sensitivities 0.3– 2 EV over ISO 25600 (ISO 32000–102400 equivalent). A Lo 0.3–Lo 1 The settings Lo 0.
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control in the photo shooting menu, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure cannot be achieved at the value selected by the user (ISO sensitivity is adjusted appropriately when the flash is used). 1 Select Auto ISO sensitivity control. Select ISO sensitivity settings in the photo shooting menu, highlight Auto ISO sensitivity control and press 2. 2 Select On.
3 Adjust settings. The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using Maximum sensitivity (the minimum value for auto ISO sensitivity is automatically set to ISO 64; note that if the ISO sensitivity selected by the user is higher than that chosen for Maximum sensitivity, the value selected by the user will be used instead).
A Minimum Shutter Speed Auto shutter-speed selection can be fine-tuned by highlighting Auto and pressing 2: for example, values faster than those usually selected automatically can be used with telephoto lenses to reduce blur. Note, however, that Auto functions only with CPU lenses; if a non-CPU lens is used without lens data, minimum shutter speed is fixed at 1/30 s.
Exposure Metering Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available: Option L M N t 124 Description Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations. Camera meters wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D lenses (0 281), distance information (3D color matrix metering III; with other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering III, which does not include 3D distance information).
To choose a metering option, press the Y button and rotate the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder and control panel. Control panel Y button Main command dial Viewfinder A Non-CPU Lens Data Specifying the focal length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lenses using the Non-CPU lens data option in the setup menu (0 218) allows the camera to use color matrix metering when matrix is selected and improves the accuracy of center-weighted and spot metering.
Exposure Mode To determine how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure, press the I button and rotate the main command dial until the desired option appears in the control panel. I button Mode e f g h 126 Main command dial Description Programmed auto (0 128): 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.
A Lens Types When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring (0 284), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Type G and E lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring. When using non-CPU lenses (0 218), select exposure mode A (aperture-priority auto) or M (manual). In other modes, exposure mode A is automatically selected when a non-CPU lens is attached (0 284). The exposure mode indicator (P or S) will flash in the control panel and A will be displayed in the viewfinder.
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. A Flexible Program In exposure mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial while the exposure meters are on (“flexible program”). All combinations produce the same exposure.
S: Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. To choose a shutter speed, rotate the main command dial while the exposure meters are on. Shutter speed can be set to “p” or to values between 30 s and 1 /8000 s. Shutter speed can be locked at the selected setting (0 136).
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 while the exposure meters are on. Aperture can be locked at the selected setting (0 136). Sub-command dial A Non-CPU Lenses (0 284) Use the lens aperture ring to adjust aperture.
M: Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to set aperture. Shutter speed can be set to “p” or to values between 30 s and 1/8000 s, or the shutter can be held open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (A or %, 0 133). Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum values for the lens. Use the exposure indicators to check exposure.
A AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used to set aperture. A Exposure Indicators The exposure indicators in the viewfinder and control panel show whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.
Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. • Bulb (A): The shutter remains open while the shutterrelease button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod or an optional wireless remote controller or remote cord (0 296). • Time (%): Start the exposure by using the shutter-release button on the camera, optional remote cord, or wireless remote controller.
2 Select exposure mode M. Press the I button and rotate the main command dial until M is displayed in the control panel. I button Main command dial 3 Choose a shutter speed. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb (A) or Time (%). The exposure indicators do not appear when Bulb (A) or Time (%) is selected. Bulb Time 4 Open the shutter.
5 Close the shutter. Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release button. Time: Press the shutter-release button all the way down.
Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock Shutter speed lock is available in shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes, aperture lock in aperture-priority auto and manual exposure modes. Shutter speed and aperture lock are not available in programmed auto exposure mode. 1 Assign shutter speed and aperture lock to a camera control. Assign Shutter spd & aperture lock to a control using Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0 268). 2 Lock shutter speed and/or aperture.
Autoexposure (AE) Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using center-weighted metering and spot metering (0 124) to meter exposure. 1 Lock exposure. Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutterrelease button halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus point, press the center of the sub-selector to lock exposure (if you are using autofocus, confirm that the I in-focus indicator appears in the viewfinder).
A Spot Metering In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered at the selected focus point (0 124). A Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure: Exposure mode Setting P Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 0 128) S Shutter speed A Aperture The new values can be confirmed in the viewfinder and control panel.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 124). Choose from values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1 /3 EV. In general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker.
±0 EV (E button pressed) –0.3 EV +2.0 EV At values other than ±0.0, the 0 at the center of the exposure indicators will flash (except in exposure mode M) and a E icon will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel after you release the E button. The current value for exposure compensation can be confirmed in the exposure indicator by pressing the E button. Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0.0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.
A See Also For information on: • Choosing the size of the increments available for exposure compensation, see A > Custom Setting b3 (Exp./flash comp. step value, 0 262). • Making adjustments to exposure compensation without pressing the E button, see A > Custom Setting b4 (Easy exposure compensation, 0 263). • Automatically varying exposure, flash level, white balance, or Active D-Lighting, see “Bracketing” (0 142).
Bracketing Bracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value. Choose in situations in which 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 To 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 number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the control panel.
2 Select an exposure increment. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment. Exposure increment BKT button Sub-command dial 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. Control panel display No. of shots Bracketing order (EVs) 0 0 3 0/+0.3/+0.7 3 0/–0.7/–0.3 2 0/+0.3 2 0/–0.3 3 0/–0.3/+0.3 5 0/–0.7/–0.3/+0.3/+0.7 0/–1.0/–0.7/–0.
3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. Modifications to exposure are added to those made with exposure compensation (0 139). While bracketing is in effect, a bracketing progress indicator will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot. No. shots: 3; increment: 0.
❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and M is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a twobutton reset (0 209), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
A Exposure and Flash Bracketing In continuous low speed, continuous high speed, and quiet continuous 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.
❚❚ White Balance Bracketing The camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. 1 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the control panel.
2 Select a white balance increment. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is roughly equivalent to 5 mired. White balance increment BKT button Sub-command dial 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 (0 161). The bracketing programs with an increment of 1 are listed below. Control panel display No.
3 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.
❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and W is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a twobutton reset (0 209), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
❚❚ ADL Bracketing The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. 1 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the control panel. Number of shots BKT button Main command ADL bracketing indicator dial At settings other than zero, a d icon and an ADL bracketing indicator appear in the control panel and BKT will be displayed in the viewfinder.
2 Select Active D-Lighting. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose Active D-Lighting. BKT button Sub-command dial Active D-Lighting is shown in the control panel.
3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. While bracketing is in effect, a bracketing progress indicator will be displayed in the control panel. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot. No.
❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and d is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a twobutton reset (0 209), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
White Balance White Balance Options White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If the desired results cannot be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option from the list below or use preset white balance. v D J 156 Option (Color temp.
I Option (Color temp. *) Fluorescent Warm-white fluorescent (3000 K) Description Use with: • Sodium-vapor lighting (found in sports venues). • Warm-white fluorescent lights. White fluorescent (3700 K) • White fluorescent lights. Sodium-vapor lamps (2700 K) Cool-white fluorescent (4200 K) • Cool-white fluorescent lights. • Daylight white fluorescent Day white fluorescent (5000 K) lights. Daylight fluorescent (6500 K) • Daylight fluorescent lights. • High color temperature light High temp.
White balance can be selected by pressing the U button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel. U button Main command dial When v (Auto) or I (Fluorescent) is selected, you can choose a sub-option by pressing the U button and rotating the subcommand dial.
A The Shooting Menus White balance can also be adjusted using the White balance option in the photo or movie shooting menu (0 252, 257), which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (0 161) or manage white-balance presets (0 165). A v (“Auto”) v (Auto) offers a choice of v0 (Keep white (reduce warm colors)), v1 (Normal), and v2 (Keep warm lighting colors).
A Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths. While light sources with a color temperature in the neighborhood of 5000–5500 K appear white, light sources with a lower color temperature, such as incandescent light bulbs, appear slightly yellow or red.
Fine-Tuning White Balance At settings other than K (Choose color temp.), white balance can be “fine-tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image. 1 Display fine-tuning options.
3 Press J. Press J to save settings and return to the photo shooting menu. If white balance has been fine-tuned, an asterisk (“U”) will be displayed in the control panel. A Fine-Tuning in Live View To fine-tune white balance during live view, hold the U button while using the multi selector. Press 4 or 2 for Amber–Blue and 1 or 3 for Green–Magenta. U button A White Balance Fine-Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute.
Choosing a Color Temperature Follow the steps below to choose a color temperature when K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance. D Choose Color Temperature Note that the desired results will not be obtained with flash or fluorescent lighting. Choose N (Flash) or I (Fluorescent) for these sources. With other light sources, take a test shot to determine if the selected value is appropriate.
3 Press J. Press J to save changes and return to the photo shooting menu. If a value other than 0 is selected for the green (G)–magenta (M) axis, an asterisk (“U”) will be displayed in the control panel. ❚❚ The U Button When K (Choose color temp.) is selected, the U button can be used to select the color temperature, although only for the amber (A)–blue (B) axis.
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. The camera can store up to six values for preset white balance in presets d-1 through d-6. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: Method Description Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photograph and white balance is measured by camera (0 166).
Viewfinder Photography 1 Light a reference object. Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. In studio settings, a standard gray panel can be used as a reference object. Note that exposure is automatically increased by 1 EV when measuring white balance; in exposure mode M, adjust exposure so that the exposure indicator shows ±0 (0 132). 2 Set white balance to L (Preset manual).
3 Select a preset. Press the U button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed in the control panel. U button Sub-command dial 4 Select direct measurement mode. Release the U button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the control panel starts to flash. A flashing D will also appear in the viewfinder. 5 Measure white balance.
6 Check the results. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, C will flash in the control panel, while the viewfinder will show a flashing a. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. A flashing b a will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. Press the shutter-release button halfway to return to Step 5 and measure white balance again.
Live View (Spot White Balance) During live view (0 37, 59), white balance can be measured in a selected area of the frame, eliminating the need to prepare a reference object or change lenses during telephoto photography. 1 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. 2 Set white balance to L (Preset manual). Press the U button and rotate the main command dial until L is displayed in the monitor.
3 Select a preset. Press the U button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed in the monitor. U button Sub-command dial 4 Select direct measurement mode. Release the U button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the monitor starts to flash. A spot white balance target (r) will be displayed at the selected focus point. 5 Position the target over a white or grey area.
6 Measure white balance. Press the center of the multi selector or press the shutter-release button all the way down to measure white balance. The time available to measure white balance is that selected for Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay) > Live view (0 264). If the camera is unable to measure white balance, a message will be displayed. Choose a new white balance target and repeat the process from Step 5. 7 Exit direct measurement mode. Press the U button to exit direct measurement mode.
Managing Presets ❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an existing photograph to a selected preset. 1 Select Preset manual. Select White balance in the photo shooting menu, then highlight Preset manual and press 2. 2 Select a destination. Highlight the destination preset (d-1 to d-6) and press the center of the multi selector. 3 Choose Select image. Highlight Select image and press 2.
4 Highlight a source image. Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold the X button. To view images in other locations, press W (M) and select the desired card and folder (0 224). 5 Copy white balance. Press J to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset. If the highlighted photograph has a comment (0 273), the comment will be copied to the comment for the selected preset.
A Fine-Tuning Preset White Balance The selected preset can be fine-tuned by selecting Fine-tune and adjusting white balance as described in “Fine-Tuning White Balance” (0 161). A Edit Comment To enter a descriptive comment of up to 36 characters for the current white-balance preset, select Edit comment in the preset manual white balance menu and enter a comment (0 273).
Image Enhancement Picture Controls Selecting a Picture Control Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene. Option n Auto Q Standard R Neutral S Vivid T Monochrome o Portrait p Landscape q Flat Description The camera automatically adjusts hues and tones based on the Standard Picture Control. The complexions of portrait subjects will appear softer, and such elements as the foliage and sky in outdoor shots more vivid, than in pictures taken with the Standard Picture Control.
1 Press L (Z/Q). A list of Picture Controls will be displayed. L (Z/Q) button 2 Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control and press J. A Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls are created through modifications to existing Picture Controls using the Manage Picture Control option in the photo or movie shooting menu (0 252, 258). Custom Picture Controls can be saved to a memory card for sharing among other cameras of the same model and compatible software.
Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 176) can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. 1 Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the Picture Control list (0 175) and press 2. 2 Adjust settings.
❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Manual adjustments Description Mute or heighten the effect of the selected Picture Quick adjust Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). Not available with custom Picture Controls (0 176). Control the sharpness of outlines. Select A to adjust Sharpening sharpening automatically according to the type of scene. Adjust clarity manually or select A to let the camera adjust clarity automatically.
A Switching Between Manual and Auto Press the X button to switch back and forth between manual and auto (A) settings for sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation. A Previous Settings The j indicator under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting. Use this as a reference when adjusting settings. A Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs.
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. It is most effective when used with matrix metering (0 124).
To use Active D-Lighting: 1 Select Active D-Lighting. Highlight Active D-Lighting in the photo shooting menu and press 2. 2 Choose an option. Highlight the desired option and press J. If Y Auto is selected, the camera will automatically adjust Active D-Lighting according to shooting conditions (in exposure mode M, however, Y Auto is equivalent to Q Normal).
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Used with high-contrast subjects, High Dynamic Range (HDR) preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two shots taken at different exposures. HDR is most effective when used with matrix metering (0 124; with spot or center-weighted metering and a non-CPU lens, an exposure differential of Auto is equivalent to about 2 EV).
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). Normal shooting will resume automatically after you have created a single HDR photograph. • To exit without creating additional HDR photographs, select Off.
3 Choose the exposure differential. To choose the difference in exposure between the two shots, highlight Exposure differential and press 2. Exposure differential options will be displayed. Highlight an option and press J. Choose higher values for high-contrast subjects, but note that choosing a value higher than required may not produce the desired results; if Auto is selected, the camera will automatically adjust exposure to suit the scene. 4 Choose the amount of smoothing.
5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. “l y” will flash in the control panel and l u in the viewfinder while the images are combined; no photographs can be taken until recording is complete. Regardless of the option currently selected for release mode, only one photograph will be taken each time the shutterrelease button is pressed.
A The BKT Button If HDR (high dynamic range) is selected for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment) > BKT button + y (0 268), you can select the HDR mode by pressing the BKT button and rotating the main command dial and the exposure differential by pressing the BKT button and rotating the sub-command dial.
Optional Flash Units To take photos with a flash, attach an optional flash unit (0 288) to the camera accessory shoe. For information on using flash units, see the documentation provided with the device. Information on using multiple remote flash units may be found in a Menu Guide available on Nikon websites (0 i). Using a 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.
3 Adjust flash settings. Choose the flash mode (0 192) and flash control mode (0 190). 4 Adjust shutter speed and aperture. 5 Take pictures. D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikonauthorized service representative for more information.
A i-TTL Flash Control When a CLS-compatible flash unit is set to TTL, the camera automatically selects one of the following types of flash control: • i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR: Flash unit emits series of nearly invisible preflashes (monitor preflashes) immediately before main flash.
On-Camera Flash Photography 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).
• Manual: Choose the flash level manually. • 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 The camera supports the following flash modes: Flash mode Description This mode is recommended for most situations. In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto modes, shutter speed will automatically be set to values Front-curtain between 1/250 and 1/60 s (1/8000 to 1/60 s with Auto FP Highsync Speed Sync; 0 266). If flash unit supports red-eye reduction, choose this mode to reduce “red-eye” effect sometimes caused by flash.
❚❚ Choosing a Flash Mode To choose the flash mode, press the W (M) button and rotate the main command dial until the desired flash mode is selected in the control panel: W (M) button Main command dial Front-curtain sync Red-eye reduction 1 Red-eye reduction with slow sync 1, 2 Flash off Rear-curtain sync 4 Slow sync 3 1 Y icon flashes if flash unit does not support red-eye reduction. 2 Red-eye reduction with slow sync is available only in exposure modes P and A.
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.
A See Also For information on: • Choosing the size of the increments available for flash compensation, see A > Custom Setting b3 (Exp./flash comp. step value, 0 262). • Choosing whether flash compensation is applied in addition to exposure compensation when the flash is used, see A > Custom Setting e3 (Exposure comp. for flash, 0 266). • Automatically varying flash level over a series of shots, see “Bracketing” (0 142).
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 available with CLS compatible flash units only (0 288). To use FV lock: 1 Assign FV lock to a camera control.
5 Lock flash level. After confirming that the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed in the viewfinder, press the control selected in Step 1. The flash will emit a monitor preflash to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will be locked at this level and FV lock icon (e) will appear in the viewfinder. 6 Recompose the photograph. 7 Take the photograph. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. If desired, additional pictures can be taken without releasing FV lock.
Flash Info for Shoe-Mounted Units The camera can display flash info for flash units that support unified flash control (the SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, and SB-300) mounted on the camera accessory shoe. To view flash info, press the R button in the information display (0 203). The information displayed varies with the flash control mode. ❚❚ TTL 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Flash-ready indicator.................
❚❚ Distance-Priority Manual 1 2 3 1 Flash control mode .................... 190 FP indicator .................................. 266 2 Flash compensation (distancepriority manual)................ 190, 194 3 Distance ........................................ 190 ❚❚ Manual 1 2 1 Flash control mode .................... 190 FP indicator .................................. 266 2 Flash level..................................... 190 ❚❚ Repeating Flash 1 2 3 1 Flash control mode ....................
A Flash Info and Camera Settings The flash information display shows selected camera settings, including exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity. A 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.
A Flash Control Mode The information display shows the flash control mode for optional flash units attached to the camera accessory shoe as follows: Flash sync Auto FP (0 266) i-TTL Auto aperture (qA) Non-TTL auto flash (A) Distance-priority manual (GN) Manual Repeating flash — Advanced wireless lighting 201
Remote Flash Units The Menu Guide available on Nikon websites (0 i) offers information on: • Controlling remote flash units with optical signals from an optional flash unit mounted on the accessory shoe • Using radio-controlled remote flash units • Using radio-controlled remote flash units simultaneously with a shoe-mounted flash • Using radio-controlled remote flash units and optically-controlled remote flash units simultaneously Radio flash control is available only when the camera is connected to a W
Other Shooting Options The R Button During viewfinder photography, you can press the R button to view an information display in the monitor listing such data as shutter speed, aperture, number of exposures remaining, and AF-area mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 12 17 14 1 Bluetooth connection indicator .......................................................275 Airplane mode.............................275 2 Wi-Fi connection indicator .......275 Eye-Fi connection indicator .....
18 19 20 27 28 29 30 31 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 204 Flash sync indicator.................... 266 Shutter-speed lock icon............ 136 Shutter speed ..................... 129, 131 Aperture stop indicator............. 130 Aperture (f-number)......... 130, 131 Aperture (number of stops)..... 130 Exposure indicator ..................... 132 Exposure compensation display.......................................... 139 Bracketing progress indicator: Exposure and flash bracketing...........................
36 32 33 34 35 37 38 39 44 43 42 41 40 32 Exposure compensation 39 Number of exposures indicator.......................................139 remaining ............................ 31, 362 Manual lens number.................. 218 Exposure compensation value ...139 33 Flash compensation indicator 40 Image quality ................................ 88 .......................................................194 Secondary slot function.............. 93 Flash compensation value........194 Image size...............
A Turning the Monitor Off To clear shooting or flash information from the monitor, press the R button or press the shutter-release button halfway. The monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about 10 seconds. For information on choosing how long the monitor remains on before turning off automatically, see A > Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay, 0 264).
Using the Command Dials The settings in the information display can be adjusted by keeping one of the following buttons pressed while rotating a command dial: • T (0 88, 91) • U (0 156; to fine-tune white balance, keep the button pressed and use the multi selector) • I (0 126) • Y (0 124) • E (0 139) • S (0 119) • W/M (0 192, 194) • BKT (0 142) • AF-mode (0 98, 100) • Any of the buttons that can be assigned a function using Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0 268) or f10 (Assign MB-D18 buttons,
The i button To access the options below, press the i button during viewfinder photography. Use the touch screen or navigate the menu using the multi selector and J button, pressing 1 or 3 to highlight items and J to view options. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the T and E buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The control panel turns off briefly while settings are reset.
❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Photo Shooting Menu 1 Option Default Extended photo menu banks Off Image quality JPEG normal Image size JPEG/TIFF Large NEF (RAW) Large ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity 100 Auto ISO sensitivity control Off White balance Auto > Keep white (reduce warm colors) Fine-tuning A-B: 0, G-M: 0 Picture Control settings 2 Unmodified Flicker reduction Flicker reduction setting Disable Flicker reduction indicator On Multiple exposure Off 3 HDR (high dynamic range) Off 4 Silent liv
❚❚ Other Settings Option Focus point 1 Preset focus point Exposure mode Flexible program Exposure compensation AE lock hold Exposure preview Shutter speed lock Aperture lock Autofocus mode AF-area mode Viewfinder Live view Photo live view display WB Multi-selector power aperture Multi selector exposure comp.
Focus Shift Photography During focus shift, the camera automatically varies focus over a series of photographs. This feature can be used to take photos that will later be combined using focus stacking. Before using focus shift, rotate the focus mode selector to AF and choose a release mode other than E. D Before Shooting Use an AF-S or AF-P lens.
2 Adjust focus shift settings. Adjust focus shift settings as described below. • To choose the number of shots: Highlight No. of shots and press 2. Choose the number of shots (max. 300) and press J. • To 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.
• To choose the interval between shots: Highlight Interval until next shot and press 2. Choose the number of seconds between shots and press J. Select 00 to take photos at approximately 5 fps (release modes S, CL, CH, and MUP) or 3 fps (release modes Q and QC). To ensure the correct exposure when using a flash, choose an interval long enough for the flash to charge. • To enable or disable exposure smoothing: Highlight Exposure smoothing and press 2. Highlight an option and press J.
• To enable or disable silent photography: Highlight Silent photography and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. Select On to silence the shutter during shooting. • Choose start folder options: Highlight Starting storage folder and press 2. Highlight options and press 2 to select or deselect. Press J to proceed. Select New folder to create a new folder for each new sequence, Reset file numbering to reset file numbering to 0001 whenever a new folder is created.
3 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. Shooting starts after about 3 s. 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.
Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses can be used in exposure modes A and M, with aperture set using the lens aperture ring. By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to the following CPU lens functions.
To enter or edit data for a non-CPU lens: 1 Select Non-CPU lens data. Highlight Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu and press 2. 2 Select a lens number. Highlight Lens number and press 4 or 2 to choose a lens number. 3 Enter the focal length and aperture. Highlight Focal length (mm) or Maximum aperture and press 4 or 2 to edit the highlighted item. 4 Save settings and exit. Press J. The specified focal length and aperture will be stored under the chosen lens number.
To recall lens data when using a non-CPU lens: 1 Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control. Assign Choose non-CPU lens number to a control using Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0 268). 2 Use the selected control to choose a lens number. Press the selected control and rotate the main or subcommand dial until the desired lens number is displayed in the control panel.
Location Data The GP-1/GP-1A GPS unit (available separately) can be connected to the camera’s ten-pin remote terminal (0 296) using the cable supplied with the GP-1/GP-1A, allowing information on the camera’s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken and viewed in the playback photo info display (0 229). Turn the camera off before connecting the GP-1/ GP-1A; for more information, see the GP-1/GP-1A manual.
A The o Icon Connection status is shown by the o icon: • o (static): Location data acquired. • o (flashing): The GP-1/GP-1A is searching for a signal. Pictures taken while the icon is flashing do not include location data. • No icon: No new location data have been received from the GP-1/GP-1A for at least two seconds. Pictures taken when the o icon is not displayed do not include location data.
More About Playback Viewing Images W W W X X X Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. Additional pictures can be displayed by flicking left or right or pressing 4 or 2; to view additional information on the current K button photograph, press 1 or 3 (0 229). Thumbnail Playback To view multiple images, press the W (M) button when a picture is displayed full frame.
Playback Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 O (Q): Delete the current picture.......................................... 245 2 G: View the menus ............... 248 3 L (Z/Q): Protect the current picture.......................................... 240 4 X: Zoom in ................................... 238 5 W (M): View multiple images ... 223 6 J: Use in combination with the multi selector as described below ❚❚ Using the J Button with the Multi Selector J+ Display slot/folder selection dialog.
A Rotate Tall To display “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs in tall orientation, select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (0 249). A Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 249), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting (because the camera is already in the correct orientation, images are not rotated automatically during image review).
Using the Touch Screen During playback, the touch-sensitive monitor can be used to: Flick left or right to view other images. View other images In full frame view, you can touch the bottom of the display to display a frame advance bar, then slide your finger left or right to scroll rapidly to other images. Scroll rapidly to other images Frame advance bar Use stretch and pinch gestures to zoom in and out and slide to scroll (0 238).
To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view (0 223), use a pinch gesture in full-frame View thumbnails playback. Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 9, and 72 frames. Tap the on-screen guide to start movie playback (movies are indicated by a 1 icon). Tap the display to pause or resume, or tap Z to exit to full-frame playback (note that some of the icons View movies in the movie playback display do not respond to touch-screen operations).
The i Button Pressing the i button during full-frame or thumbnail playback displays the options listed below. Select options using the touch screen or the multi selector and J button. • Rating: Rate the current picture (0 241). i button • Select to send to smart device/deselect (photographs only): Select photos for upload to a smart device. • Retouch (photographs only): Use the options in the retouch menu (0 278) to create a retouched copy of the current photograph.
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in fullframe playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. Note that “image only”, shooting data, RGB histograms, highlights, and overview data are only displayed if corresponding option is selected for Playback display options (0 248). Location data are only displayed if embedded in the picture (0 221).
❚❚ File Information 12 3 4 5 15 14 13 12 6 7 11 10 Protect status............................... 240 Retouch indicator ....................... 278 Upload marking.......................... 243 Focus point * ...........................94, 105 Frame number/total number of frames 6 AF area brackets * .............................9 7 Image quality .................................88 9 8 8 Image size .......................................91 9 Image area ......................................
❚❚ Highlights 1 2 3 * 1 Image highlights 2 Folder number–frame number 3 Current channel * * Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for current channel.
❚❚ RGB Histogram 5 1 6 2 7 3 4 8 1 Image highlights * 5 Histogram (RGB channel). In all histograms, horizontal axis gives 2 Folder number–frame number pixel brightness, vertical axis 3 White balance ............................. 156 number of pixels. Color temperature ............... 163 6 Histogram (red channel) White balance fine-tuning ............................................... 161 7 Histogram (green channel) Preset manual .......................
A Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X. Use the X and W (M) buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector. The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the monitor. A Histograms Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications.
❚❚ Shooting Data 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Metering ....................................... 124 6 Focus mode ............................. 41, 94 Shutter speed .................... 129, 131 Lens VR (vibration reduction) 3 Aperture............................... 130, 131 7 White balance 4 ........................... 156 2 Exposure mode ........................... 126 8 White balance fine-tuning....... 161 ISO sensitivity 1 ............................ 119 9 Color space ..................................
17 17 Picture Control 6...........................175 18 19 20 21 22 23 18 High ISO noise reduction..........253 20 HDR exposure differential ........ 182 Long exposure noise HDR smoothing........................... 182 reduction .....................................253 21 Vignette control .......................... 253 19 Active D-Lighting........................180 22 Retouch history........................... 278 23 Image comment .........................
24 25 24 Name of photographer 7 ........... 273 25 Copyright holder 7 ...................... 273 1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on. 2 Displayed if Custom Setting b7 (Fine-tune optimal exposure, 0 263) has been set to a value other than zero for any metering method. 3 Displayed only if VR lens is attached. 4 Also includes color temperature of photos taken using auto white balance. 5 Displayed only if optional flash unit (0 187) is used.
❚❚ Overview Data 1 2 345 17 6 18 19 20 21 22 7 8 30 29 9 16 28 27 26 23 24 25 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 Frame number/total number of 17 Rating ............................................ 241 frames 18 Metering ....................................... 124 2 Upload marking ..........................243 19 Exposure mode ........................... 126 3 Protect status...............................240 20 Shutter speed ..................... 129, 131 4 Retouch indicator .......................278 21 Aperture...
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom To zoom in on an image displayed in fullframe playback, press the X button or the center of the multi selector or give the display two quick taps. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: X button To Description Press X or use stretch gestures to zoom in to maximum of approximately 32× (large images in FX/ 36 × 24 format), 24× (medium images) or 16× Zoom in or out/ (small images). Press W (M) or use pinch gestures to zoom out.
To Select faces Description Faces detected during On-screen guide zoom are indicated by white borders in navigation window. Rotate subcommand dial or tap onscreen guide to view other faces. Rotate main command dial or tap e or f icons at bottom of display to view same location in other photos at current zoom ratio. Playback zoom is cancelled when a movie is displayed. Change protect Press L (Z/Q) to protect or remove protection from status images (0 240).
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the L (Z/Q) button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files cannot be deleted using the O (Q) button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 271). To protect a photograph: 1 Select an image. Display the image in full-frame playback or playback zoom or highlight it in the thumbnail list.
Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Ratings can also be viewed in ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D. Rating is not available with protected images. 1 Select an image. Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail playback. 2 Display playback options. Press the i button to display playback options. i button 3 Select Rating. Highlight Rating and press 2. 4 Choose a rating.
A Rating Pictures with the Fn2 Button If Rating is selected for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment) > Fn2 button, pictures can be rated by keeping the Fn2 button pressed and pressing 4 or 2 (0 268).
Selecting Photos for Upload Follow the steps below to select photos for upload to the smart device. Movies cannot be selected for upload; photos are uploaded at a size of 2 megapixels. Selecting Individual Photos 1 Select a photo. Display the photo or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail playback. 2 Display playback options. Press the i button to display playback options. i button 3 Choose Select to send to smart device/deselect. Highlight Select to send to smart device/deselect and press J.
Selecting Multiple Photos Follow the steps below to change the upload status of multiple photos. 1 Choose Select image(s). In the playback menu, select Select to send to smart device, then highlight Select image(s) and press 2. 2 Select photos. Use the multi selector to highlight photos and press the center of the multi selector to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). Selected photos are marked by a W icon. 3 Press J.
Deleting Photographs To delete the current photograph, press the O (Q) button. To delete multiple selected photographs, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted, photographs cannot be recovered. Note that pictures that are protected or hidden cannot be deleted. During Playback Press the O (Q) button to delete the current photograph. 1 Press the O (Q) button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. O (Q) button 2 Press the O (Q) button again.
The Playback Menu The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Q Selected R All Description Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (0 248). If two cards are inserted, you can select the card from which pictures will be deleted. ❚❚ Selected: Deleting Selected Photographs 1 Choose Delete > Selected. Select Delete in the playback menu.
3 Select the highlighted picture. Press the center of the multi selector to select the highlighted picture. Selected pictures are marked by a O icon. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select additional pictures; to deselect a picture, highlight it and press the center of the multi selector. 4 Press J to complete the operation. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J.
Menu List This section lists the options available in the camera menus. For more information, see the Menu Guide available from Nikon websites (0 i). D The Playback Menu: Managing Images Delete Selected All Playback folder (Folder name) All Current Hide image Select/set Deselect all Playback display options Basic photo info Focus point Additional photo info None (image only) Highlights RGB histogram Shooting data Overview 248 Delete multiple images (0 246). (defaults to All) Choose a folder for playback.
Copy image(s) Select source Select image(s) Select destination folder Copy image(s)? Image review On Off After delete Show next Show previous Continue as before After burst, show First image in burst Last image in burst Auto image rotation On Off Rotate tall On Off Slide show Start Image type Frame interval Select to send to smart device Select image(s) Deselect all Copy pictures from one memory card to another. This option is only available when two memory cards are inserted in the camera.
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options Photo shooting menu bank A–D Extended photo menu banks On Off Storage folder Rename Select folder by number Select folder from list File naming File naming Primary slot selection XQD card slot SD card slot Secondary slot function Overflow Backup RAW primary - JPEG secondary 250 Recall photo shooting menu settings previously stored in a photo shooting menu bank. Changes to settings are stored in the current bank.
Flash control Flash control mode Wireless flash options Remote flash control Radio remote flash info Image area Choose image area Auto DX crop Viewfinder mask display Image quality NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine★ NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal★ NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic★ NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic NEF (RAW) JPEG fine★ JPEG fine JPEG normal★ JPEG normal JPEG basic★ JPEG basic TIFF (RGB) Image size JPEG/TIFF NEF (RAW) Choose the flash control mode for optional flash units mounted on th
NEF (RAW) recording NEF (RAW) compression NEF (RAW) bit depth ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity Auto ISO sensitivity control White balance Auto Natural light auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Choose color temp. Preset manual Set Picture Control Auto Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape Flat Manage Picture Control Save/edit Rename Delete Load/save 252 Choose the type of compression and the bit depth for NEF (RAW) images (0 90).
Color space sRGB Adobe RGB Active D-Lighting Auto Extra high High Normal Low Off Long exposure NR On Off High ISO NR High Normal Low Off Vignette control High Normal Low Off Auto distortion control On Off (defaults to sRGB) Choose a color space for photographs. (defaults to Off) Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast (0 180). (defaults to Off) Reduce “noise” (bright spots or fog) in photos taken at slow shutter speeds.
Flicker reduction Flicker reduction setting Flicker reduction indicator Auto bracketing set AE & flash bracketing AE bracketing Flash bracketing WB bracketing ADL bracketing Multiple exposure Multiple exposure mode Number of shots Overlay mode Keep all exposures Select first exposure (NEF) HDR (high dynamic range) HDR mode Exposure differential Smoothing 254 These options take effect during viewfinder photography.
Interval timer shooting Start Choose start day/time Interval Intervals×shots/interval Exposure smoothing Silent photography Interval priority Starting storage folder Focus shift shooting Start No. of shots Focus step width Interval until next shot Exposure smoothing Silent photography Starting storage folder Silent live view photography On (Mode 1) On (Mode 2) Off Take photographs at the selected interval until the specified number of shots has been recorded.
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options Reset movie shooting menu Yes No File naming Destination XQD card slot SD card slot Image area Choose image area Auto DX crop Frame size/frame rate 3840×2160; 30p 3840×2160; 25p 3840×2160; 24p 1920×1080; 60p 1920×1080; 50p 1920×1080; 30p 1920×1080; 25p 1920×1080; 24p 1280× 720; 60p 1280× 720; 50p 1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-mo) 1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-mo) 1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-mo) 256 Select Yes to restore movie shooting menu options to their default values
Movie quality High quality Normal Movie file type MOV MP4 ISO sensitivity settings Maximum sensitivity Auto ISO control (mode M) ISO sensitivity (mode M) White balance Same as photo settings Auto Natural light auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Cloudy Shade Choose color temp. Preset manual Set Picture Control Same as photo settings Auto Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape Flat (defaults to High quality) Choose movie quality (0 69). (defaults to MOV) Choose the movie file type.
Manage Picture Control Save/edit Rename Delete Load/save Active D-Lighting Same as photo settings Extra high High Normal Low Off High ISO NR High Normal Low Off Flicker reduction Auto 50 Hz 60 Hz Microphone sensitivity Auto sensitivity Manual sensitivity Microphone off 258 Create custom Picture Controls. (defaults to Off) Preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating movies with natural contrast (0 180). Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos.
Attenuator Enable Disable Frequency response Wide range Vocal range Wind noise reduction On Off Electronic VR On Off Time-lapse movie Start Interval Shooting time Exposure smoothing Silent photography Image area Frame size/frame rate Interval priority (defaults to Disable) Reduce microphone gain and prevent audio distortion when recording movies in loud environments. (defaults to Wide range) Choose the frequency response for the built-in and external microphones (0 296).
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom settings bank A–D a Autofocus a1 AF-C priority selection Release Focus + release Release + focus Focus a2 AF-S priority selection Release Focus a3 Focus tracking with lock-on Blocked shot AF response Subject motion a4 3D-tracking face-detection On Off 260 Recall Custom Settings previously stored in a Custom Settings menu bank. Changes to settings are stored in the current bank.
a5 3D-tracking watch area Wide Normal a6 Number of focus points 55 points 15 points a7 Store by orientation Focus point Focus point and AF-area mode Off a8 AF activation Shutter/AF-ON AF-ON only a9 Limit AF-area mode selection Single-point AF Dynamic-area AF (9 points) Dynamic-area AF (25 points) Dynamic-area AF (72 points) Dynamic-area AF (153 points) 3D-tracking Group-area AF Auto-area AF (defaults to Normal) Choose the area monitored by pressing the shutter-release button halfway when 3D-tracking is s
a10 Autofocus mode restrictions AF-S AF-C No restrictions a11 Focus point wrap-around Wrap No wrap a12 Focus point options Focus point illumination Manual focus mode Dynamic-area AF assist a13 Manual focus ring in AF mode Enable Disable b Metering/exposure b1 ISO sensitivity step value 1/3 step 1/2 step 1 step b2 EV steps for exposure cntrl 1/3 step 1/2 step 1 step b3 Exp./flash comp.
b4 Easy exposure compensation On (Auto reset) On Off b5 Matrix metering Face detection on Face detection off b6 Center-weighted area 8 mm– 20 mm, Average b7 Fine-tune optimal exposure Yes No c Timers/AE lock c1 Shutter-release button AE-L On (half press) On (burst mode) Off c2 Standby timer 4 s–30 min, No limit (defaults to Off) Choose whether exposure compensation can be adjusted solely by rotating a command dial, without pressing the E button.
c3 Self-timer Self-timer delay Number of shots Interval between shots c4 Monitor off delay Playback Menus Information display Image review Live view d Shooting/display d1 CL mode shooting speed 6 fps–1 fps d2 Max. continuous release 1–200 d3 ISO display Show ISO sensitivity Show frame count d4 Sync. release mode options Sync No sync d5 Exposure delay mode 3 s–0.2 s, Off 264 Choose the length of the shutter release delay, the number of shots taken, and the interval between shots in self-timer mode.
d6 Electronic front-curtain shutter (defaults to Disable) Enable Enable or disable the electronic frontcurtain shutter in Q, QC, or MUP mode, Disable eliminating blur caused by shutter motion. A mechanical shutter is used in other release modes, regardless of the option selected. d7 File number sequence (defaults to On) On Choose how the camera assigns file numbers. Off Reset d8 Peaking highlight color (defaults to Red) Red Choose the highlight color for focus peaking.
d11 Live view in continuous mode On Off d12 Optical VR On Off e Bracketing/flash e1 Flash sync speed 1/250 s (Auto FP), 1/250 s–1/60 s e2 Flash shutter speed 1/60 s–30 s e3 Exposure comp. for flash Entire frame Background only (defaults to On) Choose whether full-frame playback is available during burst shooting (release modes CL, CH, and QC) in live view (0 37). If Off is selected, not only the monitor but also the monitor backlight will turn off during exposures.
e4 Auto M ISO sensitivity control Subject and background Subject only e5 Modeling flash On Off e6 Auto bracketing (mode M) Flash/speed Flash/speed/aperture Flash/aperture Flash only e7 Bracketing order MTR > under > over Under > MTR > over (defaults to Subject and background) Choose whether auto ISO sensitivity control for flash photography is adjusted to correctly expose both the subject and background or the main subject only.
f Controls f1 Custom control assignment Preview button Preview button + y Fn1 button Fn1 button + y Fn2 button AF-ON button Sub-selector Sub-selector center Sub-selector center + y BKT button + y Movie record button + y Lens focus function buttons f2 Multi selector center button Shooting mode Playback mode Live view f3 Shutter spd & aperture lock Shutter speed lock Aperture lock 268 Choose the roles assigned to camera controls, either alone or in combination with the command dials.
f4 Customize command dials Reverse rotation Change main/sub Aperture setting Menus and playback Sub-dial frame advance f5 Multi selector Restart standby timer Do nothing f6 Release button to use dial Yes No f7 Reverse indicators Choose the roles played by the main and sub-command dials. (defaults to Do nothing) Choose whether using the multi selector activates the standby timer (0 34).
f8 Live view button options Enable Enable (standby timer active) Disable f9 D switch LCD backlight (D) D and information display f10 Assign MB-D18 buttons Fn button Fn button + y AF-ON button Multi selector g Movie g1 Custom control assignment Preview button Preview button + y Fn1 button Fn1 button + y Fn2 button Sub-selector center Sub-selector center + y Shutter-release button g2 Highlight brightness 255–180 270 (defaults to Enable) The a button can be disabled to prevent live view starting accidentally
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup Format memory card XQD card slot SD card slot Language See page 345. Time zone and date Time zone Date and time Sync with smart device Date format Daylight saving time Monitor brightness Menus/playback Live view To begin formatting, choose a memory card slot and select Yes. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card in the selected slot. Before formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required.
Monitor color balance Adjust monitor color balance. Virtual horizon Information display Auto Manual AF fine-tune AF fine-tune (On/Off) Saved value Default List saved values Non-CPU lens data Lens number Focal length (mm) Maximum aperture Clean image sensor Clean now Clean at startup/shutdown Lock mirror up for cleaning View a virtual horizon based on information from the camera tilt sensor. (defaults to Auto) Adjust the information display for different viewing conditions.
Image Dust Off ref photo Start Clean sensor and then start Image comment Attach comment Input comment Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D (0 ii). Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D (0 ii). Copyright information Attach copyright information Artist Copyright Add copyright information to new photographs as they are taken.
Beep options Beep on/off Volume Pitch Touch controls Enable/disable touch controls Full-frame playback flicks HDMI Output resolution External recording control Advanced Location data Download from smart device Position External GPS device options Wireless remote (WR) options LED lamp Link mode Assign remote (WR) Fn button Preview FV lock AE/AF lock AE lock only AE lock (Reset on release) AF lock only AF-ON MDisable/enable + NEF (RAW) Live view None 274 Choose the pitch and volume of the beep.
Airplane mode Enable Disable Connect to smart device Start Password protection Send to smart device (auto) On Off Wi-Fi Network settings Current settings Reset connection settings Bluetooth Network connection Paired devices Send while off Network Choose hardware Network settings Options (defaults to Disable) Enable airplane mode to disable the wireless features of Eye-Fi cards and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections to smart devices.
Eye-Fi upload Enable Disable (defaults to Enable) Upload pictures to a preselected destination. This option is displayed only when a supported Eye-Fi card is inserted. Conformity marking MB-D18 battery type LR6 (AA alkaline) HR6 (AA Ni-MH) FR6 (AA lithium) Battery order Use MB-D18 batteries first Use camera battery first View a selection of the standards with which the camera complies.
Save/load settings Save settings Load settings Reset all settings Reset Do not reset Save camera settings to or load camera settings from a memory card. Settings files can be shared with other D850 cameras. Reset all settings apart from the options selected for Language and Time zone and date in the setup menu. Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. D Reset All Settings Copyright information and other user-generated entries are also reset.
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies NEF (RAW) processing Select image(s) Select date Select all images Choose destination Trim Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. Resize Select image(s) Choose destination Choose size D-Lighting Create small copies of selected photographs. Brighten shadows. Choose for dark or backlit photographs. Red-eye correction Correct “red-eye” in photos taken with a flash. Straighten Create straightened copies.
Perspective control Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Filter effects Skylight Warm filter Monochrome Black-and-white Sepia Cyanotype Image overlay Create the effects of the following filters: • Skylight: A skylight filter effect • Warm filter: A warm tone filter effect Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome).
O My Menu/m Recent Settings Add items PLAYBACK MENU PHOTO SHOOTING MENU MOVIE SHOOTING MENU CUSTOM SETTING MENU SETUP MENU RETOUCH MENU Remove items Create a custom menu of up to 20 items selected from the playback, photo shooting, movie shooting, Custom Setting, setup, and retouch menus. Delete items from My Menu. Rank items Choose tab MY MENU RECENT SETTINGS 280 Rank items in My Menu. (defaults to MY MENU) Choose the menu displayed in the “My Menu/Recent Settings” tab.
Technical Notes Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. Compatible Lenses Camera setting CPU lenses 6 Lens/accessory Type G, E, or D 7; AF-S, AF-P, AF-I PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED PC-E NIKKOR series 10 PC Micro 85mm f/2.
Camera setting Non-CPU lenses 16 Lens/accessory AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses 17 Medical-NIKKOR 120mm f/4 Reflex-NIKKOR PC-NIKKOR AI-type Teleconverter 23 PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment 25 Auto extension rings (PK-series 11A, 12, or 13; PN-11) Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system L2 AF M (with electronic rangefinder) 1 — ✔ 15 — ✔ 18 — ✔ 19 ✔ 20 — — ✔ — ✔ 21 — — — — — — — ✔9 — ✔ — — ✔ 22 — — — 20 ✔ ✔ — — — ✔ 24 — ✔ 18 — ✔ 19 ✔ 20 — — ✔ 24 — ✔ 26 — —
13 For information on the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding, see “AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters and Available Focus Points” (0 96). 14 When focusing at minimum focus distance with AF 80–200mm f/2.8, AF 35–70mm f/2.8, AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 , or AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 lens at maximum zoom, in-focus indicator may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus. 15 With maximum aperture of f/5.
A Recognizing CPU and Type G, E, and D Lenses CPU lenses (particularly types G, E, and D) are recommended, but note that IX-NIKKOR lenses cannot be used. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G, E, and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G and E lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. CPU contacts CPU lens Aperture ring Type G/E lens Type D lens A Lens f-number The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens.
D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following CANNOT be used with the D850: • TC-16A AF teleconverter • AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm f/2.8, • Non-AI lenses AF 200mm f/3.5 ED, • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit AF Teleconverter TC-16) (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, • PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or 1200mm f/11) earlier) • Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8, • PC 35mm f/2.8 (serial numbers 851001– OP 10mm f/5.6) 906200) • 2.1cm f/4 • PC 35mm f/3.
A Calculating Angle of View The camera can be used with Nikon lenses for 35 mm (135) format cameras. If a 35 mm format lens is attached, the angle of view will be the same as a frame of 35 mm film (35.9 × 23.9 mm). If desired, the Image area option in the photo shooting menu can be used to choose an angle of view different from that of the current lens. If a 35 mm format lens is attached, you can reduce the angle of view by 1.5× or 1.2× by selecting DX (24×16) or 1.
A Calculating Angle of View (Continued) The DX (24×16) angle of view is about 1.5 times smaller than the 35 mm format angle of view, while the 1.2× (30×20) angle of view is about 1.2 times smaller, the 5 : 4 (30×24) angle of view is about 1.1 times smaller, and the 1 : 1 (24×24) angle of view is about 1.3 times smaller. To calculate the focal length of lenses in 35 mm format, multiply the focal length of the lens by about 1.5 when DX (24×16) is selected, by about 1.2 when 1.
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography.
✔ — ✔ — — ✔6 — — — ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ —7 ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — ✔ — — — — ✔ — — ✔5 — ✔ — — — — — — — — — ✔ — — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ — — ✔8 ✔8 — — — — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔9 — — — — — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — — — — ✔ — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ SB-300 — ✔5 ✔ — — — — ✔5 — — — — SB-400 SB-600 ✔ ✔ SB-R200 SB-700 ✔ ✔ SU-800 SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 ✔ ✔ SB-500 SB-5000 Remote Master Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting Remote flash control i-TTL i-TTL Quick wireless [A:B] flash control qA Auto ap
SB-300 SB-400 SB-R200 SU-800 SB-500 SB-600 SB-700 SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 SB-5000 Auto FP High-Speed Sync 10 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — FV lock 11 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ AF-assist for multi-area AF ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ 12 — — — Red-eye reduction ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — Camera modeling illumination ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — Unified flash control ✔ — — — ✔ — — ✔ ✔ Camera flash unit firmware update ✔ ✔ 13 ✔ — ✔ — — — ✔ 1 Not available with spot metering. 2 Can also be selected with flash unit.
The SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander: When mounted on a CLScompatible camera, the SU-800 can be used as a commander for SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, or SB-R200 flash units in up to three groups. The SU-800 itself is not equipped with a flash. A Modeling Illumination CLS-compatible flash units emit a modeling flash when the camera Pv button is pressed.
❚❚ Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. SB-80DX, SB-30, SB-27 1, SB-28DX, SB-22S, SB-22, SB-23, SB-29 2, SB-28, SB-26, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-21B 2, SB-25, SB-24 SB-50DX SB-15 SB-29S 2 Flash mode A Non-TTL auto ✔ — ✔ — M Manual ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ G Repeating flash ✔ — — — REAR Rear-curtain sync 3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 1 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled. Set flash unit to A (nonTTL auto flash).
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. The D850 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. At values over 12800, the desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture settings.
A Notes on Optional Flash Units (Continued) The SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction, while the SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the following restrictions: • SB-5000: AF-assist illumination is available when 24–135 mm AF lenses are used with the focus points shown below.
• SB-700: AF-assist illumination is available when 24–135 mm AF lenses are used with the focus points shown below. Focal length 24–27 mm 28–135 mm Depending on the lens used and scene recorded, the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed when the subject is not in focus, or the camera may be unable to focus and the shutter release will be disabled.
Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D850.
Software Remote terminal accessories Camera Control Pro 2 • MC-22 Remote Cord/MC-22A Remote Cord (length 1 m/ 3 ft 4 in.*) • MC-30 Remote Cord/MC-30A Remote Cord (length 80 cm/2 ft 8 in.*) • MC-36 Remote Cord/MC-36A Remote Cord (length 85 cm/2 ft 10 in.*) • MC-21 Extension Cord/MC-21A Extension Cord (length 3 m/9 ft 11 in.*) • MC-23 Connecting Cord/MC-23A Connecting Cord (length 40 cm/1 ft 4 in.*) • MC-25 Adapter Cord/MC-25A Adapter Cord (length 20 cm/8 in.
A Attaching and Removing the Accessory Shoe Cover The accessory shoe cover (available separately) slides into the accessory shoe as shown. To remove the cover, hold the camera firmly, press the cover down with a thumb and slide it in the direction shown. A Attaching and Removing the Supplied Eyepiece After closing the eyepiece shutter and releasing the latch (q), lightly grasp the supplied DK-17F eyepiece in two fingers and rotate and remove as shown (w).
Optional MB-D18 Battery Packs The MB-D18 takes one EN-EL15a or EN-EL18b rechargeable battery or eight AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium) and features controls for taking pictures in “tall” (portrait) orientation: shutter-release, AF-ON, and Fn buttons, a multi selector, and main and sub-command dials. Parts of the MB-D18 11 1 12 13 10 14 2 15 3 9 4 6 16 5 7 8 Contact cover holder .................302 AF-ON button ................................301 Main command dial ...................
20 22 21 18 19 18 MS-D12EN holder 21 MS-D12 holder for EN-EL15a batteries * ............ 304 for AA batteries.......................... 304 19 Power terminals.......................... 304 22 Power terminals (MS-D12 battery holder) ......... 304 20 Power terminals (MS-D12EN battery holder) .... 304 * The MS-D12EN is inserted in the MB-D18 at shipment.
❚❚ The Shutter-Release Button, Multi Selector, and Command Dials These controls perform the same functions as the matching controls on the camera body, with the exception that, regardless of the option chosen for Custom Setting f5 (Multi selector, 0 269), the MB-D18 multi selector cannot be used to start the standby timer.
Using the Battery Pack ❚❚ Attaching the Battery Pack Before attaching the battery pack, be sure that the camera is off and that the MB-D18 control lock is in the L position. 1 Remove the contact cap from the battery pack. 2 The contacts for the MB-D18 are in the base of the camera, where they are protected by a contact cover. Remove the contact cover (q) and place it in the contact cover holder on the MB-D18 (w).
3 Position the MB-D18, keeping the MB-D18 mounting screw (w) aligned with the camera tripod socket (q), and tighten the attachment wheel by rotating it in the direction shown by the LOCK arrow. There is no need to remove the battery from the camera before connecting the MB-D18. At default settings, the battery inserted in the camera will be used only after the battery in the MB-D18 is exhausted.
❚❚ Removing the Battery Pack To remove the MB-D18, turn the camera off and set the control lock on the MB-D18 to L, then loosen the attachment wheel by rotating it in the direction opposite to that shown by the LOCK arrow and remove the MB-D18. ❚❚ Inserting Batteries The MB-D18 can be used with one EN-EL15a or EN-EL18b rechargeable battery or with eight AA batteries. Before inserting batteries, be sure that the camera is off and that the MB-D18 control lock is in the L position.
2 Ready the batteries as described below. EN-EL15a: Matching the indentations on the battery to the projections on the MS-D12EN holder, insert the battery with the arrow (E) on the battery toward the battery holder power terminals (q). Press the battery lightly downward and slide it in the direction of the arrow until the power terminals click into place (w).
AA batteries: Place eight AA batteries in the MS-D12 battery holder as shown, making sure that the batteries are in the correct orientation. 3 Insert the battery holder or EN-EL18b in the MB-D18 and latch the battery-chamber cover. Make sure the holder or battery is inserted before turning the latch; power will only be supplied if the cover is securely latched.
4 Turn the camera on and check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder (0 30). If the camera does not turn on, check that the battery is correctly inserted. Match the option selected for MB-D18 battery type in the setup menu to the type of battery inserted in the battery pack (0 276). Information about the batteries can be displayed by selecting Battery info in the setup menu (0 276).
❚❚ Removing Batteries Be careful not to drop batteries or the holder. 1 Unlatch the MB-D18 by rotating the battery-chamber latch to A and remove the battery or battery holder. 2 Remove the battery or batteries from the holder or BL-5 battery-chamber cover. EN-EL15a: While pressing the holder PUSH button, slide the battery toward the button. The battery can then be removed as shown. The procedure for removing the EP-5B power connector is the same as that for the EN-EL15a.
EN-EL18b: Slide the battery release in the direction indicated by the arrow (G) and remove the BL-5. AA batteries: Remove the batteries as shown. Be careful not to drop the batteries when removing them from the holder.
Specifications Power source Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight (approx.) One EN-EL15a or EN-EL18b rechargeable Li-ion battery, eight alkaline (1.5 V) or lithium (1.5 V) AA batteries, eight Ni-MH (1.
Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area.
Image Sensor Cleaning If you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearing in photographs, you can clean the sensor using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The sensor can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off. ❚❚ “Clean Now” Holding the camera base down, select Clean image sensor in the setup menu, then highlight Clean now and press J.
❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown” Choose from the following options: Option 5 6 7 Description The image sensor is automatically cleaned each Clean at startup time the camera is turned on. The image sensor is automatically cleaned Clean at during shutdown each time the camera is turned shutdown off. Clean at startup & The image sensor is cleaned automatically at shutdown startup and at shutdown. Cleaning off Automatic image sensor cleaning off. 1 Select Clean at startup/shutdown.
D Image Sensor Cleaning Using camera controls during startup interrupts image sensor cleaning. If dust cannot be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0 315) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s internal circuitry. Cleaning can be performed again after a short wait.
❚❚ Manual Cleaning If foreign matter cannot be removed from the image sensor using the Clean image sensor (0 312) option in the setup menu, 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 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter. A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the image sensor.
4 Press J. A message will be displayed in the monitor and a row of dashes will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. To restore normal operation without inspecting the image sensor, turn the camera off. 5 Raise the mirror. Press the shutter-release button all the way down. The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open, revealing the image sensor. The display in the viewfinder will turn off and the row of dashes in the control panel will flash. 6 Examine the image sensor.
7 Clean the sensor. Remove any dust and lint from the sensor with a blower. Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the sensor. Dirt that cannot be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the sensor. 8 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap.
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. The lens and mirror are easily damaged.
Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, wellventilated area. If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to prevent fire. If the product will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate.
The battery and charger: Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries and chargers: • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. • Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat. • Keep the battery terminals clean. • Turn the product off before replacing the battery. • Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and replace the terminal cover.
• If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly (about eight times a second) during charging, confirm that the temperature is in the correct range and then unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. • Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off. 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 Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders. Shutter-release disabled: • Memory card is locked (SD cards only; 0 17), full, or not inserted (0 31). • Release locked is selected for Slot empty release lock in the setup menu (0 276) and no memory card is inserted (0 16). • Aperture ring for CPU lens not locked at highest f-number (does not apply to type G and E lenses).
Cannot select focus point: • Unlock focus selector lock (0 105). • Auto-area AF selected, or face-priority AF selected in live view; choose another mode (0 42, 100). • Camera is in playback mode (0 223) or menus are in use (0 248). • Press shutter-release button halfway to start standby timer (0 34). Cannot select AF mode: Select No restrictions for Custom Setting a10 (Autofocus mode restrictions, 0 262). Camera is slow to record photos: Turn long exposure noise reduction off (0 253).
Flicker or banding appears in movie mode: Select Flicker reduction in the movie shooting menu and choose an option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply (0 258). Bright regions or bands appear in live view: A flashing sign, flash, or other light source with brief duration was used during live view. Smudges appear in photographs: Clean front and rear lens elements. If problem persists, perform image sensor cleaning (0 312).
Effects of Picture Control differ from image to image: Auto is selected for Set Picture Control, a Picture Control based on Auto is selected, or A (auto) is selected for sharpening, clarity, contrast, or saturation. For consistent results over a series of photographs, choose another setting (0 177). Metering cannot be changed: Autoexposure lock is in effect (0 138). Exposure compensation cannot be used: Choose exposure mode P, S, or A (0 126, 139).
Photo is not displayed on high-definition video device: Confirm that HDMI cable (available separately) is connected. Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D does not have desired effect: Image sensor cleaning changes the position of dust on the image sensor. Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed cannot be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed.
Error Messages This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder, control panel, and monitor. Indicator Control Viewpanel finder B (flashes) H d Problem Lens aperture ring is not set to minimum aperture. Low battery. • Battery exhausted. Solution Set ring to minimum aperture (highest f-number; 0 127). Ready a fully-charged spare battery (0 14, 30). • Recharge or replace battery (0 14, 30, 296). • Contact Nikon-authorized service representative.
Indicator Control Viewpanel finder Problem No lens attached, or non-CPU lens attached without specifying F maximum aperture. Aperture shown in stops from maximum aperture. F H Camera unable to focus — (flashes) using autofocus. Solution Aperture value will be displayed if maximum aperture is specified (0 218). Change composition or focus manually (0 32, 111). • Use a lower ISO sensitivity (0 119). • Use optional ND filter.
Indicator Control Viewpanel finder Problem A (flashes) A selected in exposure mode S. % (flashes) % selected in exposure mode S. Solution Change shutter speed or select manual exposure mode (0 129, 131). Change shutter speed or select manual exposure mode (0 129, 131). Wait until processing is complete. Check photo in monitor; if underexposed, adjust settings and try again. 1 k Processing in progress.
Indicator Monitor No memory card. Control panel Problem Camera cannot S detect memory card. • Error accessing memory card. Cannot access this W, memory card. R Insert another card. (flashes) m W, O (flashes) Memory card is W, locked. Slide lock to X “write” position. (flashes) W, Not available if O Eye-Fi card is locked. (flashes) Solution Turn camera off and confirm that card is correctly inserted (0 16). • Use Nikon-approved card (0 360).
Indicator Monitor Control panel Problem Solution Memory card has This card is not Format memory card or [C] not been formatted. insert new memory card (flashes) formatted for use Format the card. (0 271, 360). in camera. Wait for the internal The internal circuits to cool before Unable to start live temperature of — resuming live view view. Please wait. the camera is photography or movie high. recording.
Indicator Monitor Control panel Problem Solution • Movies created with other devices cannot be The selected edited. This movie cannot — movie cannot be be edited. • Movies must be at least edited. two seconds long (0 81). Check printer. To resume, Check printer. — Printer error. select Continue (if available) *. Paper in printer is Insert paper of correct size Check paper. — not of selected and select Continue *. size. Paper is jammed Clear jam and select Paper jam. — in printer. Continue *.
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D850 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Nikon FX format Effective pixels Effective pixels 45.7 million Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-reduction System Storage Image size (pixels) 336 35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor 46.89 million Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (Capture NX-D software required) • FX (36×24) image area 8256 × 5504 (Large: 45.
Storage Image size (pixels) File format Picture Control System Media Dual card slots File system • 1 : 1 (24×24) image area 5504 × 5504 (Large: 30.3 M) 4128 × 4128 (Medium: 17.0 M) 2752 × 2752 (Small: 7.
Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage Magnification Eyepoint Diopter adjustment Focusing screen Reflex mirror Depth-of-field preview Lens aperture 338 Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder • FX (36×24): Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical • 1.2× (30×20): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical • DX (24×16): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical • 5:4 (30×24): Approx. 97% horizontal and 100% vertical • 1:1 (24×24): Approx. 97% horizontal and 100% vertical Approx. 0.75 × (50 mm f/1.
Lens Compatible lenses Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses), and DX lenses (using DX 24 × 16 image area), AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (exposure modes A and M only). IX NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used. The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.
Release Approximate frame advance rate Self-timer Exposure Metering system • With an EN-EL18b battery inserted in an MB-D18 battery pack CL: 1–8 fps CH: 9 fps QC: 3 fps • Other power sources CL: 1–6 fps CH: 7 fps QC: 3 fps 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of 0.
Exposure Exposure mode Programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M) Exposure compensation –5 – +5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value ISO sensitivity ISO 64 – 25600 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV. Can also (Recommended Exposure be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 32 Index) equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.
Flash Flash control Flash mode Flash compensation Flash-ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Sync terminal White balance White balance Bracketing Bracketing types 342 TTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlightweighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, r
Live view Modes Lens servo AF-area mode Autofocus Movie Metering system Metering mode Frame size (pixels) and frame rate File format Video compression Audio recording format Audio recording device C (photo live view), 1 (movie live view) • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-timeservo AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (M) Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, pinpoint AF, subject-tracking AF Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when facepriority AF or
Movie ISO sensitivity • Exposure modes P, S, and A: Auto ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure control (ISO 64 to Hi 2) with selectable upper Index) limit • Exposure mode M: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2) available with selectable upper limit; manual selection (ISO 64 to 25600 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV) with additional options available equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.5, 0.
Interface Audio input Audio output Ten-pin remote terminal Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Wi-Fi Bluetooth Range (line of sight) Supported languages Supported languages Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter; plug-in power supported) Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter) Can be used to connect optional MC-30A/ MC-36A remote cords, ML-3 modulite remote control sets, WR-R10 (requires WR-A10 adapter) or WR-1 wireless remote controllers, or GP-1/ GP-1A GPS units • Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.
Power source Battery Battery pack AC adapter Tripod socket Tripod socket Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity One EN-EL15a rechargeable Li-ion battery; EN-EL15 can also be used, but note that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with an EN-EL15a (0 365) Optional MB-D18 multi-power battery pack with one rechargeable Nikon EN-EL18b Li-ion battery (available separately), one rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15a Li-ion battery, or eight AA alkaline
❚❚ MH-25a Battery Charger Rated input Rated output Supported batteries Charging time Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Length of power cable (if supplied) Weight AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.23–0.12 A DC 8.4 V/1.2 A Nikon EN-EL15a rechargeable Li-ion batteries Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) Approx. 95 × 33.5 × 71 mm (3.7 × 1.3 × 2.8 in.), excluding projections Approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft) Approx. 115 g (4.
A Trademark Information IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries and is used under license. Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac, macOS, OS X, Apple®, App Store®, the Apple logos, iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod touch® are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and/or other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
A Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • Exif version 2.31: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.31, a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif-compliant printers.
A Certificates A FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project (http://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. A MIT License (HarfBuzz) Portions of this software are copyright © 2017 The HarfBuzz Project (http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights reserved.
AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR Lenses Read this section if you purchased the camera with the AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR lens kit available in some countries or regions. The parts of the lens are listed below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Lens hood .....................................357 10 Focus ring .....................................111 2 Lens hood alignment mark ......357 11 Lens mounting mark.................... 19 3 Lens hood lock mark ..................
❚❚ Focus Supported focus modes are shown in the following table (for information on camera focus modes, see the camera manual). Camera focus mode AF MF Lens focus mode M/A M Autofocus with Manual focus with manual override electronic rangefinder (manual priority) Manual focus with electronic rangefinder M/A (Autofocus with Manual Override) To focus using autofocus with manual override (M/A): 1 Slide the lens focus-mode switch to M/A. 2 Focus.
❚❚ Zoom and Depth of Field Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length and frame the photograph. If the camera offers depth-of-field preview (stop down), depth of field can be previewed in the viewfinder. Note: The lens uses Nikon’s Internal Focusing (IF) system. Unlike other lenses, focal length decreases as the focus distance shortens.
❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash When using the built-in flash, be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0.6 m (2 ft) and remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built-in flash).
Camera D5000/D3100/D3000/D60/ D40 series D3400 Zoom position 24 mm 35–120 mm 24 mm 28 mm 35–120 mm Minimum distance without vignetting 2.5 m/8 ft 3 in. No vignetting 1.5 m/5 ft 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. No vignetting ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) Using the Vibration Reduction ON/OFF Switch • Select ON to enable vibration reduction. Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of camera shake for improved framing and focus.
D Using Vibration Reduction: Notes • When using vibration reduction, press the shutter-release button halfway and wait for the image in the viewfinder to stabilize before pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may jiggle after the shutter is released. This does not indicate a malfunction. • Slide the vibration reduction mode switch to NORMAL for panning shots.
❚❚ The Lens Hood The lens hoods protect the lens and block stray light that would otherwise cause flare or ghosting. Attaching the Hood Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood alignment mark ( ) and then rotate the hood (w) until the ● mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (—). When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the symbol on its base and avoid gripping it too tightly. Vignetting may occur if the hood is not correctly attached.
❚❚ Specifications Type G AF-S lens with built-in CPU and F mount 24–120 mm f/4 17 elements in 13 groups (including 2 ED lens elements, 3 aspherical lens elements, and lens elements with Nano-Crystal coatings) Angle of view • Nikon FX-format D-SLR cameras: 84° – 20° 20´ • Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras: 61° – 13° 20´ Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters (24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85, 120) Distance information Output to camera Zoom Manual zoom using independent zoom ring Focusing Nikon Internal Focusing (IF)
D Lens Care • 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. • Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To remove smudges and fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers.
Approved Memory Cards The camera accepts the XQD and SD memory cards listed in the following sections. Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the cards listed below, please contact the manufacturer. ❚❚ XQD Memory Cards The following XQD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera.
❚❚ SD Memory Cards The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, including SDHC and SDXC cards compliant with UHS-I and UHS-II. Cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or better are recommended for movie recording; using slower cards may result in recording being interrupted. When choosing cards for use in card readers, be sure they are compatible with the device. Contact the manufacturer for information on features, operation, and limitations on use.
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 64 GB Sony QD-G64E XQD card at different image quality, image size, and image area settings. ❚❚ FX (36×24) Image Area * Image quality NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 14-bit Image size Large Medium Small File size 1 No.
❚❚ DX (24 × 16) Image Area * Image quality NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 14-bit Image size Large Medium Small File size 1 No. of images 1 Buffer capacity 2 19.4 MB 1700 200 14.1 MB 2300 200 11.0 MB 3000 200 Large 23.9 MB 1300 200 Large 15.9 MB 2300 200 Large 19.8 MB 1900 200 Large 30.8 MB 1700 200 Large 40.
1 All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded. 2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. May drop in some situations, for example at image qualities marked with a star (“★”) or if auto distortion control is on. 3 Figures assume size-priority JPEG compression. Selecting an image-quality option marked with a star (“★”; optimal compression) increases the file size of JPEG images; number of images and buffer capacity drop accordingly. A d2—Max.
Battery Life The movie footage or number of shots that can be recorded with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, interval between shots, and the length of time menus are displayed. In the case of AA batteries, capacity also varies with make and storage conditions; some batteries cannot be used. Sample figures for the camera and optional MB-D18 multi-power battery pack are given below.
1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR lens under the following test conditions: lens cycled from infinity to minimum range and one photograph taken at default settings once every 30 s. Live view not used. 2 EN-EL15 batteries can also be used in place of the EN-EL15a, but note that fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge. 3 Requires MH-26a or MH-26 battery charger and BL-5 battery-chamber cover (both available separately).
Index Symbols Numerics P (Programmed auto).............126, 128 S (Shutter-priority auto) ........126, 129 A (Aperture-priority auto).....126, 130 M (Manual)..................................126, 131 S (Single frame) ................................. 113 CL (Continuous low speed) ...113, 264 CH (Continuous high speed).......... 113 Q (Quiet shutter-release) ................ 113 QC (Quiet continuous shutterrelease)............................................... 113 E (Self-timer) ..................
Angle of view..................................... 286 Aperture .................. 130, 131, 136, 268 Aperture lock............................ 136, 268 Aperture-priority auto.................... 130 Aspect ratio ....................................68, 84 Assign MB-D18 buttons................. 270 Assign remote (WR) Fn button.... 274 Attaching the lens ..............................19 Attenuator ................................... 65, 259 Audio .......................................................
Custom control assignment 268, 270 Custom Settings ............................... 260 Custom settings bank..................... 260 Customize command dials ........... 269 Cyanotype (Monochrome) ........... 279 D Date and time............................. 23, 271 Date format ................................. 23, 271 Daylight saving time ................ 23, 271 DCF ........................................................ 349 Default settings.............. 209, 256, 277 Delete .............................
Fn2 button .........................242, 268, 270 f-number .................................... 130, 284 Focal length ....................................... 220 Focal length scale ............................ 351 Focal plane mark.............................. 112 Focus .... 41–43, 44, 94–112, 260–262 Focus indicator .................33, 108, 112 Focus lock ........................................... 108 Focus mode.......................... 41, 94, 111 Focus point.
L L (large).............................................74, 91 Landscape (Set Picture Control) . 175 Language ..................................... 21, 271 LCD illumination...........................6, 265 LED lamp ............................................. 274 Lens .............19, 20, 218, 272, 281, 351 Lens focus ring ..................44, 111, 351 Lens mount .............................3, 19, 112 Lens mounting mark..................... 2, 19 Lens vibration reduction switch .
Network............................................... 275 Neutral (Set Picture Control)........ 175 Non-CPU lens...................218, 282, 284 Non-CPU lens data.........218, 219, 272 Normal-area AF....................................42 Number of focus points................. 261 Quiet continuous shutter-release ...... 113 Quiet shutter-release ......................113 O R Optical VR ........................................... 266 Overflow (Secondary slot function) .. 93 Overview data ...............
SD memory card................. 16, 93, 361 Secondary slot function.......... 93, 250 Select to send to smart device .... 249 Self-timer.......................... 113, 116, 264 Send to smart device (auto) ......... 275 Sensitivity................119, 121, 252, 257 Set clock from satellite ................... 221 Set Picture Control........ 175, 252, 257 Setup menu........................................ 271 Shade (White balance) ................... 157 Shooting data....................................
Viewfinder ................................. 7, 9, 338 Viewfinder eyepiece ...................9, 116 Viewfinder focus...........................9, 296 Viewfinder grid display .................. 265 Viewfinder mask display...................85 ViewNX-i....................................................ii Vignette control ............................... 253 Virtual horizon..................... 55, 72, 272 Vivid (Set Picture Control)............. 175 Volume control .................................
No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual Printed in Thailand En 6MB40211-02 • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page x). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.