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Package Contents Confirm that the package contains the following items: BS-1 accessory shoe cover BF-1B body cap Df camera EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover) MH-24 battery charger (plug adapter supplied in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale.
Table of Contents For Your Safety ........................................................................................x Notices.................................................................................................... xiii Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera..............................................................1 Camera Menus...................................................................................... 15 First Steps .....................................................
Image Recording Options 51 Image Area............................................................................................. 51 Image Quality and Size...................................................................... 55 Image Quality ................................................................................... 55 Image Size.......................................................................................... 58 Focus 59 Autofocus .....................................................
White Balance 81 White Balance Options ...................................................................... 81 Fine-Tuning White Balance.............................................................. 84 Choosing a Color Temperature ...................................................... 88 Preset Manual ....................................................................................... 90 Viewfinder Photography...............................................................
Live View Photography 172 Focusing in Live View ..................................................................175 Using the P Button .......................................................................179 The Live View Display: Live View Photography .................180 The Information Display: Live View Photography.............182 Manual Focus .................................................................................183 More on Playback 185 Full-Frame Playback ...........................
Menu Guide 224 Defaults .................................................................................................224 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ..............................229 Playback Folder......................................................................... 230 Hide Image ................................................................................. 230 Playback Display Options...................................................... 232 Image Review ............................
d: Shooting/Display......................................................................253 d1: Beep .......................................................................................253 d2: Viewfinder Grid Display ..................................................253 d3: ISO Display...........................................................................254 d4: Screen Tips...........................................................................254 d5: CL Mode Shooting Speed ......................
Language .................................................................................... 277 Auto Image Rotation .............................................................. 277 Image Comment ...................................................................... 278 Copyright Information ........................................................... 279 Save/Load Settings.................................................................. 280 Virtual Horizon ...............................................
Technical Notes 318 Compatible Lenses ...........................................................................318 Other Accessories..............................................................................323 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter .................326 Caring for the Camera......................................................................328 Storage..............................................................................................328 Cleaning ....................
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A Keep out of reach of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. In addition, note that small parts constitute a chocking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this equipment, consult a physician immediately. A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation.
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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.
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.
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XIntroduction 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. X The Camera Body 9 10 11 1 1 2 12 3 13 4 14 5 15 6 7 8 1 Eyelet for camera strap 2 Exposure compensation dial .......79 3 Exposure compensation dial lock release ...............................................79 4 ISO sensitivity dial ..........................
The Camera Body (Continued) 4 5 6 13 14 7 X 8 9 1 11 3 5 6 7 8 2 Mirror................................................. 50 Metering coupling lever .............167 Lens mounting mark ..................... 24 D button Bracketing ................137, 141, 145 Self-timer lamp ............................... 48 Flash sync terminal cap USB connector cover HDMI connector cover 16 10 2 1 2 3 4 15 12 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Cover for accessory terminal .....325 Lens release button ................
7 1 8 9 2 3 X 10 4 5 6 11 1 Sub-command dial...................... 267 6 Power connector cover .............. 326 2 Pv button 7 CPU contacts Using the Pv 8 Lens mount ......................................24 button......................... 41, 174, 266 9 AF coupling 3 Fn button 10 Tripod socket Using the Fn button................. 263 11 Body cap ..................................24, 324 4 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover ..........................................
The Camera Body (Continued) 10 9 11 12 1 13 2 3 4 X 5 6 7 8 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 O button 7 W/M button Delete................................... 35, 203 Playback zoom out/ thumbnails........................196, 197 2 K button Two-button reset......................133 Playback............................... 34, 185 Flash mode.................................126 3 Monitor Flash compensation.................128 Viewing settings ......................... 11 Viewing pictures.........................
13 B button AF-ON ............................................60 14 Main command dial.................... 267 15 Metering selector ...........................76 16 J (OK) button .......................16, 261 17 Multi selector...................................16 18 19 20 21 Focus selector lock .........................64 Memory card access lamp ..... 20, 32 R (info) button...............................11 a button.......................................
The Exposure Mode Dial To choose from the modes listed below, lift and rotate the exposure mode dial.
The Release-Mode Dial Rotate the release mode dial to choose a release mode (0 46). Release mode dial Mode Description S CL CH Single frame X One photograph is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. The camera takes Continuous low photographs at a slow rate speed while the shutter-release button is pressed. The camera takes Continuous photographs at a fast rate high speed while the shutter-release button is pressed.
The Control Panel 1 2 3 X 8 1 Shutter speed............................39, 42 Number of intervals for interval timer photography ......................158 2 Battery indicator............................. 29 3 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator .........................................137 WB bracketing indicator.............141 ADL bracketing indicator ...........145 4 Multiple exposure indicator ......150 5 Aperture (f-number)................41, 42 Aperture (number of stops).........
The Viewfinder 1 2 3 X 4 5 6 78 17 18 9 10 19 11 12 13 14 15 20 21 22 23 24 16 25 26 Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes. 1 Framing grid (displayed when On 8 Flexible program indicator...........38 is selected for Custom Setting 9 Shutter speed ........................... 39, 42 d2) ................................................... 253 Autofocus mode .............................59 2 Focus points............................
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 X 21 22 Active D-Lighting indicator .......111 HDR indicator ................................112 ISO sensitivity indicator ................ 70 “k” (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures)........................................ 30 FV lock indicator ...........................131 Flash sync indicator .....................257 Aperture stop indicator ................ 37 Exposure indicator ......................... 43 Exposure compensation display.........................
The Information Display Press the R button to display shutter speed, aperture, the number of exposures remaining, AF-area mode, and other shooting information in the monitor. The display lights automatically when settings such as white balance and image quality are changed by pressing a button and rotating a command dial. 1 23 4 56 R button 7 X 8 9 10 11 12 13 25 24 23 22 21 14 15 20 19 18 17 16 Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes. 1 2 3 4 Exposure mode .......
X 8 Auto-area AF indicator.................. 64 Focus points indicator................... 64 AF-area mode indicator................ 64 3D-tracking indicator .................... 64 9 Exposure indicator ......................... 43 Exposure compensation display............................................... 80 Bracketing progress indicator Exposure and flash bracketing ..................................137 WB bracketing...........................141 10 “Beep” indicator............................
The Information Display (Continued) 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 47 46 45 44 43 34 35 36 37 42 41 40 26 Image area indicator......................52 27 Release mode ..............................7, 46 Continuous shooting speed...... 254 28 Exposure delay mode ................. 256 29 FV lock indicator .......................... 131 30 Flash compensation indicator .. 128 Flash compensation value......... 128 31 Multiple exposure indicator...... 153 32 Exposure compensation indicator........................
The P button Use the P button for quick access to frequently-used settings in playback mode and during viewfinder and live view photography. During viewfinder photography, you can press the P button to change the settings listed at the bottom of P button the information display. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. X 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 7 6 Shooting menu bank .................. 236 High ISO noise reduction ...........242 Active D-Lighting ..
Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 229) • C: Shooting (0 235) • A: Custom Settings (0 243) • B: Setup (0 271) • N: Retouch (0 287) • O/m: MY MENU or RECENT SETTINGS (defaults to MY MENU; 0 313) X Slider shows position in current menu. Current settings are shown by icons. Menu options Options in current menu.
❚❚ Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. Move cursor up Cancel and return to previous menu X J button: select highlighted item Select highlighted item or display sub-menu Move cursor down 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.
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. X 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.
First Steps Attach the Camera Strap Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets. X Charge the Battery The camera is powered by an EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-24 battery charger before use. If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the adapter, making sure the plug is fully inserted, then insert the battery and plug the charger in.
Insert the Battery and a Memory Card Before inserting batteries or memory cards, rotate the power switch to OFF. D Inserting and Removing Batteries and Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards. 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. X Unlatch (q) and open (w) the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. Insert the battery in the orientation shown (q), using the battery to keep the battery latch pressed to one side.
Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card as shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place. The memory card access lamp will light for a few seconds. Front 16GB 3 D Inserting Memory Cards Inserting memory cards upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation. The cover will not close if the card is not correctly inserted. X 4 Memory card access lamp Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x–xii and 335–338 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F); failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0 °C (32 °F) to 15 °C (59 °F) and from 45 °C (113 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F).
A Formatting Memory Cards If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card has been formatted in another device, select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen instructions to format the card (0 272). Note that this permanently deletes any data the card may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding. X D Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use.
A The Eyepiece Cap Use the supplied string to attach the eyepiece cap to the camera strap as shown. X To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure, attach the eyepiece cap during live view, long time-exposures, selftimer photography, and on other occasions in which you will not be looking through the viewfinder while the shutter is open. To remove the cap, press the clips and lift.
Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition). Attach the lens as shown.
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. A Lens Focus Mode If the lens is equipped with a focus mode switch, select autofocus mode (A, M/A, or A/M).
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Choose a language and set the time and date. Photographs can not be taken until you have set the time and date. 1 Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. X 2 Select a language. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired language and press J. 3 Choose a time zone. A time-zone selection dialog will be displayed.
5 Turn daylight saving time on or off. Daylight saving time options will be displayed. 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. 6 Set the date and time. The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Press 4 or 2 to select an item, 1 or 3 to change. Press J to set the clock and exit to shooting mode (note that the camera uses a 24-hour clock).
Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. Check that the display in the viewfinder is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. 1 Turn the camera on. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. 2 Focus the viewfinder. Rotate the diopter adjustment control until the AF area brackets are in sharp focus.
sBasic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs Turn the Camera On Before taking photographs, turn the camera on and check the battery level and number of exposures remaining as described below. 1 Turn the camera on. s Power switch Turn the camera on. The control panel will turn on and the display in the viewfinder will light. 2 Check the battery level. Check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder. Icon Control panel Viewfinder Description L — Battery fully charged.
3 Check the number of exposures remaining. The control panel shows the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings (values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values between 2900 and 2999 are shown as 2.9 k). When this number reaches zero, A will flash in the exposure-count displays while the shutter-speed displays will show a flashing n or j. Insert another memory card or delete some photos.
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. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the camera as shown in the bottom of the three illustrations at right. s Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutterrelease button halfway.
2 Check indicators in the viewfinder. When the focus operation is complete, the in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder. Viewfinder display I 2 4 2 4 (flashes) 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.
A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Focus: press halfway Shoot: press all the way down A The Standby Timer The viewfinder and the control panel shutter speed and aperture displays will turn off if no operations are performed for about 6 seconds, reducing the drain on the battery.
Basic Playback 1 Press the K button. A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. K button 2 View additional pictures. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2. To view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 188). s 1/ 12 1/ 125 F5. 6 NIKON D f 100 50mm 0, 0 100NC_DF DSC_0001. JPG 15 / 10 / 2013 10: 02: 28 N OR ORMAL AL 4928x3280 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 button. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. 1 Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page. 2 s Delete the photograph. Press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press the O button again to delete the image and return to O button playback. To exit without deleting the picture, press K.
# Exposure Mode To choose an exposure mode, lift and rotate the exposure mode dial. Mode # P S A M 36 Description Programmed auto (0 38): 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. Shutter-priority auto (0 39): User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion.
A Lens Types When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring (0 320), 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 (0 163), select exposure mode A or M and adjust aperture using the lens aperture ring. If exposure mode P or S is selected with a non-CPU lens, the camera will function in exposure mode A and 7 will appear in the viewfinder. See page 318 for more information.
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”). Rotate the dial to the right for large apertures (low f-numbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion.
S: Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you rotate the shutter-speed dial to choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. The dial locks at settings of 1/3 STEP, X, and T; to choose another setting, keep the shutter-speed dial lock release pressed while rotating the dial.
1/3 STEP (Exposure Modes S and M) When the shutter-speed dial is rotated to 1/3 STEP, shutter speed can be adjusted in increments of 1/3 EV by rotating the main command dial; the selected shutter speed is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder. Choose from values between 1/4000 and 30 s. In exposure mode M, speeds of “Bulb” and “Time” can be used to record long time-exposures.
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; the selected aperture is shown in the control panel and viewfinder.
M: Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the subcommand dial to set aperture to values between the minimum and maximum for the lens; to set shutter speed, keep the shutterspeed dial lock release pressed while rotating the shutter-speed dial. Use the exposure indicators to check exposure.
A Lenses with Aperture Rings If Aperture ring is selected for Custom Setting f7 (Customize command dial) > Aperture setting (0 268), aperture can be set using the lens aperture ring. A The Exposure Indicator If a shutter speed other than “bulb” or “time” is selected, the exposure indicator in the viewfinder shows whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings. If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays will flash.
❚❚ 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 (B): The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. To Length of exposure: prevent blur, use a tripod or an optional 35 s wireless remote controller (0 325) or Aperture: f/25 remote cord (0 325).
2 Choose a shutter speed. Shutter-speed dial Keeping the shutter-speed dial lock release pressed, rotate the shutter-speed dial to B (bulb) or T (time; if the shutter-speed dial is rotated to 1/3 STEP, you can choose the shutter speed by Shutter-speed dial lock release rotating the main command dial). At a shutter speed of “bulb”, the control panel and viewfinder show A, while Bulb % is displayed when “time” is selected. # Time 3 Open the shutter.
k Release Mode Choosing a Release Mode To choose a release mode, rotate the release mode dial to the desired setting (0 7). Mode k Description Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutterS release button is pressed. Continuous low speed: While shutter-release button is held down, CL camera records 1–5 frames per second. 1 Frame rate can be chosen using Custom Setting d5 (CL mode shooting speed, 0 254).
Frame rate drops at slow shutter speeds or very small apertures (high f-numbers), when vibration reduction (available with VR lenses) or auto ISO sensitivity control is on (0 70, 72), or when the battery is low. 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. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession; note, however, that the frame rate will drop when the buffer is full (tAA).
Self-Timer Mode The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for selfportraits. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Select self-timer mode. Rotate the release-mode dial to E. k Release mode dial 3 Frame the photograph. A Cover the Viewfinder To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with photographs and exposure, cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK-26 eyepiece cap (0 23).
A See Also For information on choosing the duration of the self-timer, the number of shots taken, and the interval between shots, see Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer; 0 252). For information on controlling the beeps that sound when the self-timer is used, see Custom Setting d1 (Beep; 0 253).
Mirror up Mode Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. Use of a tripod is recommended. 1 Select mirror up mode. Rotate the release-mode dial to MUP. Release mode dial 2 k Raise the mirror. Frame the picture, focus, and then press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to raise the mirror. D Mirror Up While the mirror is raised, photos can not be framed in the viewfinder and autofocus and metering will not be performed.
dImage Recording Options Image Area Choose an image area from FX (36×24) 1.0× and DX (24×16) 1.5×. Viewfinder display d Photo with FX image area (36×24) Photo with DX image area (24×16) A DX Lenses DX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller angle of view than lenses for 35mm format cameras. If Auto DX crop is off and FX (36×24) 1.0× (FX format) is selected for Choose image area when a DX lens is attached, the edges of the image may be eclipsed.
❚❚ Choose Image Area Choose the image area used when a non-DX lens is attached or a DX-lens is attached with Off selected for Auto DX crop (0 53). Option FX (36×24) c 1.0× (FX format) DX (24×16) a 1.5× (DX format) Description Images are recorded in FX format using the full area of the image sensor (36.0 × 23.9 mm), producing an angle of view equivalent to a NIKKOR lens on a 35 mm format camera. An area at the center of the image sensor 23.4 × 15.5 mm is used to record pictures in DX format.
Image area can be set using the Image area option in the shooting menu or by pressing a control and rotating a command dial. ❚❚ The Image Area Menu 1 Select Image area in the shooting menu. Press G to display the menus. Highlight Image area in the shooting menu (0 235) and press 2. G button 2 Choose an option. Highlight Auto DX crop or Choose image area and press 2. 3 d Adjust settings. Choose an option and press J. The selected crop is displayed in the viewfinder (0 52).
❚❚ Camera Controls 1 Assign image area selection to a camera control. Select Choose image area as the “press + command dials” option for a camera control in the Custom Settings menu (0 266). Image area selection can be assigned to the Fn button (Custom Setting f4, Assign Fn button, 0 263), the Pv button (Custom Setting f5, Assign preview button, 0 266), or the A AE-L/AF-L button (Custom Setting f6, Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 267). 2 Use the selected control to choose an image area.
Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 364). Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality).
Image quality can be set by pressing the X (T) button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the information display. X (T) button d Main command dial Information display A The Shooting Menu Image quality can also be adjusted using the Image quality option in the shooting menu (0 235).
The following options can be accessed from the shooting menu. Press the G button to display the menus, highlight the desired option and press 2. ❚❚ JPEG Compression Choose the type of compression for JPEG images. Option Description Images are compressed to produce relatively O Size priority uniform file size. Optimal image quality. File size varies with scene P Optimal quality recorded. ❚❚ NEF (RAW) Recording > Type Choose the type of compression for NEF (RAW) images.
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 51): Image area FX (36×24) 1.0× (FX format) DX (24×16) 1.5× (DX format) Option Large Medium Small Large Medium Small Size (pixels) 4928 × 3280 3696 × 2456 2464 × 1640 3200 × 2128 2400 × 1592 1600 × 1064 Print size (cm/in.) * 41.7 × 27.8/16.4 × 10.9 31.3 × 20.8/12.3 × 8.2 20.9 × 13.9/ 8.2 × 5.5 27.1 × 18.0/10.7 × 7.1 20.3 × 13.5/ 8.0 × 5.
NFocus This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 68). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 64) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 66). Autofocus To use autofocus, rotate the focusmode selector to AF.
Autofocus mode can be selected by pressing the AF-mode button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder. N AF-mode button Main command dial AF-S AF-C A The B Button For the purpose of focusing the camera, pressing the B button has the same effect as pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
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 (I) 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, focus manually (0 68) or use focus lock (0 66) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.
AF-Area Mode N 62 Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. • Single-point AF: Select the focus point as described on page 64; the camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects. • Dynamic-area AF: Select the focus point as described on page 64. In AF-C focus mode, the camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points if the subject briefly leaves the selected point.
• Auto-area AF: The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus point. If a type G, E, or D lens is used (0 320), the camera can distinguish human subjects from the background for improved subject detection. The active focus points are highlighted briefly after the camera focuses; in AF-C mode, the main focus point remains highlighted after the other focus points have turned off.
A AF-Area Mode AF-area mode is shown in the viewfinder. AF-area mode Viewfinder Single-point AF AF-area mode 39-point dynamic-area AF * Viewfinder 9-point dynamic-area 3D-tracking AF * 21-point dynamic-area Auto-area AF AF * * Only active focus point is displayed in the viewfinder. Remaining focus points provide information to assist focus operation. A Manual Focus Single-point AF is automatically selected when manual focus is used.
2 Select the focus point. Use the multi selector to select the focus point in the viewfinder while the exposure meters are on. Press J to select the center focus point. The focus selector lock can be rotated to the locked (L) position following selection to prevent the selected focus point from changing when the multi selector is pressed. N A Auto-area AF The focus point for auto-area AF is selected automatically; manual focus-point selection is not available.
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 61), 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 62). 1 N Focus.
3 Recompose the photograph and shoot. Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway (AF-S) or keep the A AEL/AF-L button pressed, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance.
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 61). • AF-S lenses: Set the lens focus mode switch to M. • AF lenses: Set the lens focus mode Focus-mode selector 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.
❚❚ 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 39 focus points). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutterrelease button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the infocus indicator (I) is displayed.
S ISO Sensitivity The ISO Sensitivity Dial ISO sensitivity can be set to values between ISO 100 and ISO 12800 in increments of 1/3 EV, or choose from settings of from about 0.3 to 1 EV below ISO 100 and 0.3 to 4 EV above ISO 12800 for special situations. ISO sensitivity is selected using the ISO sensitivity dial. Keeping the ISO sensitivity dial lock release pressed, rotate the dial to the desired setting.
A Hi 0.3–Hi 4 The settings Hi 0.3 through Hi 4 correspond to ISO sensitivities 0.3–4 EV over ISO 12800 (ISO 16000– 204800 equivalent). Pictures taken at these settings are more likely to be subject to noise (randomlyspaced bright pixels, fog, or lines). A Lo 0.3–Lo 1 The settings Lo 0.3 through Lo 1 correspond to ISO sensitivities 0.3–1 EV below ISO 100 (ISO 80–50 equivalent). Use for larger apertures when lighting is bright.
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control If On is selected for Auto ISO sensitivity control > Auto ISO sensitivity control in the shooting menu, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the value selected by the user (ISO sensitivity is adjusted appropriately when the flash is used). 1 S Select Auto ISO sensitivity control for Auto ISO sensitivity control in the shooting menu. To display the menus, press G button the G button.
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 100; 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 is available only with CPU lenses or when lens data are provided for non-CPU lenses; if a non-CPU lens is used without lens data, minimum shutter speed is fixed at 1/30 s.
VExposure Metering Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available: Option a Z b Description Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations. Camera meters a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D lenses (0 320), distance information (3D color matrix metering II; with other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering II, which does not include 3D distance information).
To choose a metering method, rotate the metering selector until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder. Metering selector Z A See Also For information on choosing the size of the area assigned the greatest weight in center-weighted metering, see Custom Setting b1 (Centerweighted area, 0 250). For information on making separate adjustments to optimal exposure for each metering method, see Custom Setting b2 (Fine-tune optimal exposure, 0 250).
Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using center-weighted metering and spot metering to meter exposure. Note that matrix metering will not produce the desired results. 1 Lock exposure. Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway.
A Metered Area In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 4-mm (0.16 in.) circle centered on the selected focus point. In centerweighted metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 12-mm circle in the center of the viewfinder.
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 75). Choose from values between –3 EV (underexposure) and +3 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker.
The selected value is shown in the viewfinder while the dial is in motion. ±0 EV –0.3 EV +2.0 EV At values other than 0, the 0 at the center of the exposure indicators will flash (exposure modes P, S, and A only) and a E icon will be displayed once a value is selected. Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to 0. Z A Exposure Mode M In exposure mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change.
rWhite Balance White Balance Options White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If the desired results can not be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option from the list below or use preset white balance. Option v Auto Normal Keep warm lighting colors J Incandescent I Fluorescent Sodium-vapor lamps Warm-white fluorescent White fluorescent Cool-white fluorescent Color temp.
Option N Flash G Cloudy M Shade K Choose color temp. L Preset manual Color temp. * Description 5400 K Use with optional flash units. Use in daylight under overcast 6000 K skies. Use in daylight with subjects in 8000 K the shade. 2500– Choose color temperature from 10,000 K list of values (0 88). Use subject, light source, or — existing photograph as reference for white balance (0 90). * All values are approximate and do not reflect fine-tuning (if applicable).
A Studio Flash Lighting Auto white balance may not produce the desired results with large studio flash units. Use preset white balance or set white balance to Flash and use fine tuning to adjust white balance. A Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions.
Fine-Tuning White Balance 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. White balance is fine-tuned using the White balance option in the shooting menu or by pressing the L (U) button and rotating the sub-command dial. ❚❚ The White Balance Menu 1 r 84 Select a white balance option in the shooting menu. To display the menus, press the G button.
2 Fine tune white balance. Use the multi selector to finetune white balance. White balance can be fine-tuned on the amber (A)–blue (B) axis and the green (G)–magenta (M) axis. Coordinates The horizontal (amber-blue) Adjustment axis corresponds to color temperature, with each increment equivalent to about 5 mired. The vertical (green-magenta) axis has the similar effects to the corresponding color compensation (CC) filters.
❚❚ The L (U) Button At settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the L (U) button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)–blue (B) axis (0 85; to fine-tune white balance when L is selected, use the shooting menu as described on page 84). Six settings in both directions are available; each increment is equivalent to about 5 mired (0 87). Press the L (U) button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired value is shown in the information display.
A White Balance Fine-Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a “warm” setting such as J (incandescent) is selected for white balance will make photographs slightly “colder” but will not actually make them blue. A “Mired” Any given change in color temperature produces a greater difference in color at low color temperatures than it would at higher color temperatures.
Choosing a Color Temperature When K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance, color temperature can be selected using the White balance option in the shooting menu or by using the L (U) button, multi selector, and sub-command dial. 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 Select a value for greenmagenta. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the G (green) or M (magenta) axis and press 1 or 3 to select a value. Value for green (G)-magenta (M) axis 4 Press J. Press J to save changes and return to the shooting menu. If a value other than 0 is selected for the green (G)– magenta (M) axis, an asterisk (“E”) will be displayed in the information display. ❚❚ The L (U) Button The L (U) button can be used to select the color temperature for the amber (A)–blue (B) axis only.
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 four values for preset white balance in presets d-1 through d-4.
2 Set white balance to L (Preset manual). Press the L (U) button and rotate the main command dial until L appears in the information display. L (U) button Main command dial Information display A Measuring Preset White Balance (Viewfinder Photography) Preset manual white balance can not be measured during HDR photography or multiple exposure (0 112, 149). 3 Select a preset.
5 Measure white balance. Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. The camera will measure a value for white balance and store it in the preset selected in Step 3. No photograph will be recorded; white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus. 6 Check the results.
D Direct Measurement Mode If no operations are performed during viewfinder photography while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end after the sum of the times selected for Custom Settings c4 (Monitor off delay) > Information display (0 253) and Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 251). A Selecting a Preset Selecting Preset manual for the White balance option in the shooting menu displays the dialog shown at right; highlight a preset and press J.
2 Set white balance to L (Preset manual). Press the L (U) button and rotate the main command dial until L is displayed in the monitor. L (U) button 3 Main command dial Monitor Select a preset. Press the L (U) button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-4) is displayed in the monitor. L (U) button r 4 Sub-command dial Select direct measurement mode.
5 Position the target over a white or grey area. While D flashes in the display, use the multi selector to position the r over a white or grey area of the subject. 6 Measure white balance. Press J 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 (0 253). If the camera is unable to measure white balance, the message shown at right will be displayed.
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 L (Preset manual) for White balance in the shooting menu. Press the G button and G button select White balance in the shooting menu. Highlight Preset manual and press 2. 2 Select a destination. Highlight the destination preset (d-1 to d-4) and press W (M). r W (M) button 3 Choose Select image.
5 Press J. Press J to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset. If the highlighted photograph has a comment (0 278), the comment will be copied to the comment for the selected preset. A Choosing a Source Image To view the image highlighted in Step 4 full frame, press and hold the X (T) button. A Choosing a White Balance Preset Press 1 to highlight the current white balance preset (d-1– d-4) and press 2 to select another preset.
❚❚ Entering a Comment Follow the steps below to enter a descriptive comment of up to thirty-six characters for a selected white balance preset. 1 Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu and press 2. 2 Select a preset. Highlight the desired preset and press W (M). W (M) button 3 Select Edit comment. Highlight Edit comment and press 2. r 4 Edit the comment. Edit the comment as described on page 107.
❚❚ Protecting a White Balance Preset Follow the steps below to protect the selected white balance preset. Protected presets can not be modified and the Fine-tune and Edit comment options can not be used. 1 Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu and press 2. 2 Select a preset. Highlight the desired preset and press W (M). W (M) button 3 Select Protect. Highlight Protect and press 2. r 4 Select On.
J Image Enhancement Picture Controls Nikon’s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings, including sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue, among compatible devices and software. Selecting a Picture Control The camera offers a choice of preset Picture Controls. Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene.
1 Display Picture Controls. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Set Picture Control in the shooting menu and press G button 2 to display a list of Picture Controls. 2 Choose 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 shooting menu (0 106).
Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 106) 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 (0 100) and press 2. 2 Adjust settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting (0 103) and press 4 or 2 to choose a value.
❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Manual adjustments (all Picture Controls) Description Choose from options between –2 and +2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). For Quick adjust example, choosing positive values for Vivid makes pictures more vivid. Not available with Neutral or Monochrome Picture Controls. Control the sharpness of outlines.
D “A” (Auto) Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Use a type G, E, or D lens for best results. A Custom Picture Controls The options available with custom Picture Controls are the same as those on which the custom Picture Control was based.
A Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available: Option Description Y Yellow Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the O Orange brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red more contrast R Red than orange. G Green Softens skin tones. Can be used for portraits.
Creating Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. 1 Select Manage Picture Control in the shooting menu. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Manage Picture Control G button in the shooting menu and press 2. 2 Select Save/edit. Highlight Save/edit and press 2. 3 J 106 Select a Picture Control.
4 Edit the selected Picture Control. See page 103 for more information. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O button. Press J when settings are complete. 5 Select a destination. Choose a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2. 6 Name the Picture Control. Keyboard area The text-entry dialog shown at right will be Name area displayed.
7 Press X (T). Press the X (T) button to save changes and exit. The new Picture Control will appear in the Picture Control list. X (T) button A Manage Picture Control > Rename Custom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu. Manage Picture Control > Delete J A The Delete option in the Manage Picture Control menu can be used to delete selected custom Picture Controls when they are no longer needed.
Sharing Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX 2 or optional software such as Capture NX 2 can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera, or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in other Df cameras and software and then deleted when no longer needed.
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 75).
To use Active D-Lighting: 1 Select Active D-Lighting in the shooting menu. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight G button Active D-Lighting in the 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 75; with other metering methods and a non-CPU lens, an exposure differential of Auto is equivalent to about 2 EV). It can not be used to record NEF (RAW) images.
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 6 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. u appears in the viewfinder when HDR is enabled.
3 Choose the exposure differential. To choose the difference in exposure between the two shots, highlight Exposure differential and press 2. The options shown at right will be displayed. Highlight an option and press J. Choose higher values for high-contrast subjects, but note that choosing a value higher than required may not produce the desired results; if Auto is selected, the camera will automatically adjust exposure to suit the scene. 4 J 114 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 k will be displayed in the control panel and Control panel l u in the viewfinder while the images are combined; no photographs can be taken until recording is complete. Regardless of the option Viewfinder currently selected for release mode, only one photograph will be taken each time the shutterrelease button is pressed.
l Flash Photography Using a Flash The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with CLS-compatible flash units. Optional flash units can be attached directly to the camera accessory shoe as described below. The accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock for flash units with a locking pin. 1 Remove the accessory shoe cover. 2 Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe. See the manual provided with the flash unit for details.
A The Sync Terminal A sync cable can be connected to the sync terminal as required. Do not connect another flash unit via a sync cable when performing rearcurtain sync flash photography with a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe. 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.
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. ❚❚ CLS-Compatible Flash Units The camera can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units: • The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, SB-300, and SB-R200: Flash unit Feature Guide No.
The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units: CLS-compatible flash units SU-800 SB-910 SB-900 Close-up SB-800 SB-700 SB-600 Commander photography SB-R200 SB-400 SB-300 i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR 1 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR AA Auto aperture A Non-TTL auto GN Distance-priority manual M Manual RPT Repeating flash Remote flash control i-TTL i-TTL Quick wireless flash [A:B] control AA Auto aperture A Non-TTL auto M Manual RPT Repeating flash i-TTL i-TTL Quick wi
1 Not available with spot metering. 2 Can also be selected with flash unit. 3 AA/A mode selection performed on flash unit using custom settings. Unless lens data have been provided using the Non-CPU lens data option in the setup menu, “A” will be selected when a non-CPU lens is used. 4 Can only be selected with camera. 5 Unless lens data have been provided using the Non-CPU lens data option in the setup menu, non-TTL auto (A) is used with non-CPU lenses, regardless of mode selected with flash unit.
❚❚ Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. Flash unit Flash mode A Non-TTL auto M Manual G Repeating flash REAR Rear-curtain sync 3 SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ SB-50DX — ✔ — ✔ SB-30, SB-27 1, SB-22S, SB-22, SB-23, SB-29 2, SB-21B 2, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-29S 2 SB-15 ✔ — ✔ ✔ — — ✔ ✔ 1 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled. Set flash unit to A (non-TTL auto flash).
The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction, while the SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the following restrictions: • SB-910 and SB-900: AF-assist illumination is available with 17–19 mm 20–105 mm 106–135 mm 17–135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is available only with the focus points shown at right.
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 (0 257) i-TTL Auto aperture (AA) Non-TTL auto flash (A) Distance-priority manual (GN) Manual Repeating flash Advanced wireless lighting — l 123
i-TTL Flash Control When a CLS-compatible flash unit (0 118) 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.
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 exposure modes, shutter speed will automatically be set to values Frontbetween 1/200 and 1/60 s (1/4000 to 1/60 s with Auto FP Highcurtain sync Speed Sync; 0 257). Choose this mode (available with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SB-400 only) 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 information display: W (M) button Front-curtain sync Red-eye reduction 1 Rear-curtain sync 4 l 126 Main command dial Red-eye reduction with slow sync 1, 2 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.
A Studio Flash Systems Rear-curtain sync can not be used with studio flash systems, as the correct synchronization can not be obtained.
Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by from –3EV to +1EV 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. Press the W (M) button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired value is displayed in the information display.
A Optional Flash Units The flash compensation selected with the optional flash unit is added to the flash compensation selected with the camera. A See Also For information on choosing how flash and exposure compensation combine, see Custom Setting e4 (Exposure comp. for flash, 0 259). For information on automatically varying flash level over a series of shots, see page 136.
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 (0 118). To use FV lock: 1 Assign FV lock to a camera control.
4 Focus. Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. 5 Lock flash level. After confirming that the flash ready indicator (M) is displayed in the viewfinder, press button selected in Step 1. The flash will emit a monitor preflash to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will be locked at this level and FV lock icon (e) will appear in the viewfinder. 6 Recompose the photograph. 7 Take the photograph.
A Metering The metering areas for FV lock when using optional flash unit are as follows: Flash unit Stand-alone flash unit Used with other flash units (Advanced Wireless Lighting) l 132 Flash mode i-TTL AA i-TTL AA A (master flash) Metered area 5-mm circle in center of frame Area metered by flash exposure meter Entire frame Area metered by flash exposure meter
tOther Shooting Options Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the W (M) and D 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 Shooting Menu 1 Option Image quality Image size White balance Fine tuning HDR (high dynamic range) Auto ISO sensitivity control Interval timer shooting Picture Control settings 4 Multiple exposure Default JPEG normal Large Auto > Normal A-B: 0, G-M: 0 Off 2 Off Off 3 Unmodified Off 5 0 55 58 81 84 112 72 156 100 149 1 With the exception of multiple exposure and interval timer settings, only settings in the bank currently selected using the Shooting menu bank option will be
❚❚ Other Settings Option Autofocus (viewfinder) Autofocus mode AF-area mode Autofocus (live view) Autofocus mode AF-area mode Focus point 1 AE lock hold Bracketing Flash compensation Flash mode Exposure delay mode 2 FV lock Flexible program + NEF (RAW) Default 0 AF-S Single-point AF 59 62 AF-S Normal-area AF Center Off Off Off Front-curtain sync Off Off Off Off 175 177 64 66, 77 136 128 125 256 130 38 264 1 Focus point not displayed if auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode.
Bracketing Bracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value. Choose in situations in which it is difficult to set exposure, flash level (i-TTL and, where supported, auto aperture flash control modes only; see pages 119 and 124), Active D-Lighting, or white balance and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot, or to experiment with different settings for the same subject.
2 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the D button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in information display. Number of shots D button Main command dial Information display Exposure and flash bracketing indicator At settings other than r, a M icon is displayed in the control panel.
3 Select an exposure increment. Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment. Exposure increment D button Sub-command dial Information display 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 1/3 EV are listed below. Information display No. of shots 0 3 3 2 2 3 5 Bracketing order (EVs) 0 0/+0.3/+0.7 0/–0.7/–0.3 0/+0.3 0/–0.3 0/–0.3/+0.3 0/–0.7/–0.3/+0.3/+0.
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. Modifications to exposure are added to those made with exposure compensation (see page 79). A bracketing progress indicator can be viewed by activating the information display. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot. No. shots: 3; increment: 0.
A Exposure and Flash Bracketing In continuous low speed and continuous high speed 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. For more information on white balance, see page 81. 1 Select white balance bracketing. Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set. 2 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the D button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the information display.
3 Select a white balance increment. Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is roughly equivalent to 5 mired. White balance increment D button Sub-command dial Information display 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 87). The bracketing programs with an increment of 1 are listed below.
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each copy will have a different white balance. Modifications to white balance are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance fine-tuning.
❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the D button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and y 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 (0 133), 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. For more information on Active D-Lighting, see page 110. 1 Select ADL bracketing. Choose ADL bracketing for Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set. 2 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the D button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the information display.
3 Select Active D-Lighting. Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose Active D-Lighting. D button Sub-command dial Active D-Lighting is shown in the information display.
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. A bracketing progress indicator can be viewed by activating the information display. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot. No.
❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the D button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and z 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 (0 133), although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.
Multiple Exposure Follow the steps below to record a series of two to ten exposures in a single photograph. Multiple exposures can make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor to produce colors noticeably superior to those in software-generated photographic overlays. ❚❚ Creating a Multiple Exposure Multiple exposures can not be recorded in live view. Exit live view before proceeding.
2 Select a mode. Highlight Multiple exposure mode and press 2. Highlight one of the following and press J. • To take a series of multiple exposures, select 6 On (series). Multiple exposure shooting will continue until you select Off for Multiple exposure mode. • To take one multiple exposure, select On (single photo). Normal shooting will resume automatically after you have created a single multiple exposure. • To exit without creating additional multiple exposures, select Off.
3 Choose the number of shots. Highlight Number of shots and press 2. Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press J.
4 Choose the amount of gain. Highlight Auto gain and press 2. The following options will be displayed. Highlight an option and press J. • On: Gain is adjusted according to number of exposures actually recorded (gain for each exposure is set to 1/2 for 2 exposures, 1/3 for 3 exposures, etc.). • Off: Gain is not adjusted when recording multiple exposure. Recommended if background is dark, but note that photographs may be affected by noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines).
5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. In continuous release modes (0 46), the camera records all exposures in a single burst. If On (series) is selected, the camera will continue to record multiple exposures while the shutter-release button is pressed; if On (single photo) is selected, multiple exposure shooting will end after the first photograph.
❚❚ Interrupting Multiple Exposures To interrupt a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, select Off for multiple exposure mode. If shooting ends before the specified number of exposures have been taken, a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point. If Auto gain is on, gain will be adjusted to reflect the number of exposures actually recorded.
D Multiple Exposures Do not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure. The shooting information listed in the playback photo information display (including date of recording and camera orientation) is for the first shot in the multiple exposure. ISO sensitivity is fixed at the value for the first shot in each series; rotating the ISO sensitivity dial while shooting is in progress has no effect.
Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. D Before Shooting Do not select self-timer (E) or MUP release mode when using the interval timer. Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. Before choosing a starting time, select Time zone and date in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date (0 276).
2 Choose a starting time. Chose from the following starting triggers. • To start shooting immediately, highlight Now and press 2. Shooting begins about 3 s after settings are completed; proceed to Step 3. • To choose a starting time, highlight Start time and press 2 to display the start time options shown at right. Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours or minutes and press 1 or 3 to change. Press 2 to continue. 3 Choose the interval. Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours, minutes, or seconds; press 1 or 3 to change.
4 Choose the number of intervals and number of shots per interval. Press 4 or 2 to highlight number of intervals or number of shots; press 1 or 3 to change. Press 2 to continue. Number of Number intervals of shots/ interval 5 t 158 Total number of shots Start shooting. Highlight On and press J (to return to the shooting menu without starting the interval timer, highlight Off and press J).
D Out of Memory If the memory card is full, the interval timer will remain active but no pictures will be taken. Resume shooting (0 161) after deleting some pictures or turning the camera off and inserting another memory card. A Cover the Viewfinder To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with photographs and exposure, cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK-26 eyepiece cap (0 23).
A During Shooting During interval timer photography, the Q icon in the information display will flash. Immediately before the next shooting interval begins, the shutter speed display in the control panel will show the number of intervals remaining, and the aperture display will show the number of shots remaining in the current interval.
❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer Photography Interval timer photography can be paused by: • Pressing the J button between intervals • Highlighting Start > Pause in the interval timer menu and pressing J • Turning the camera off and then on again (if desired, the memory card can be replaced while the camera is off ) • Selecting self-timer (E) or MUP release mode To resume shooting: 1 Choose a new starting time. Choose a new starting time as described on page 157. 2 Resume shooting.
❚❚ Interrupting Interval Timer Photography Interval timer shooting will end automatically if the battery is exhausted.
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.
❚❚ Storing Non-CPU Lens Data The camera can store data for up to nine non-CPU lenses. To enter or edit data for a non-CPU lens: 1 Select Non-CPU lens data. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu and press 2. 2 G button Choose a lens number. Highlight Lens number and press 4 or 2 to choose a lens number between 1 and 9.
3 Enter the focal length and aperture. Highlight Focal length (mm) or Maximum aperture and press 4 or 2 to edit the highlighted item. Focal length can be selected from values between 6 and 4000 mm, maximum aperture from values between f/1.2 and f/22. A Focal Length Not Listed If the correct focal length is not listed, choose the closest value greater than the actual focal length of the lens.
5 Select Done. Highlight Done and press J. The specified focal length and aperture will be stored under the chosen lens number. ❚❚ Recalling Non-CPU Lens Data Lens data for selected non-CPU lenses can be recalled by lens number as described below. 1 Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control.
Non-AI Lenses The camera can be used with non-AI lenses (i.e., lenses not equipped with AI mechanisms). Before attaching the lens, be sure to raise the metering coupling lever; failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera or lens. Metering coupling lever ❚❚ AI Versus Non-AI Lenses “Non-CPU” lenses are divided into lenses with AI mechanisms (“AI lenses”) and those without (“non-AI lenses”).
❚❚ Taking Pictures with Non-AI Lenses The lack of an AI mechanism means that camera controls can not be used to set aperture when a non-AI lens is attached. For optimal exposure, you must manually match the camera aperture setting to the lens. 1 Attach the lens. Attach a non-AI lens for which you have previously provided lens data (0 164). 2 Select the lens number (0 166). Confirm that Non-AI lens is selected for Non-CPU lens data > Exposure meter coupling.
6 Take pictures. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 as necessary to change the aperture during shooting.
Location Data Optional GP-1 and GP-1A GPS units (0 325) embed the following information in photographs taken while the unit is attached: longitude, latitude, altitude, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). These data are displayed in the photo information location data page (0 188). ❚❚ Attaching a GPS Unit Turn the camera off and connect the GPS unit to the accessory terminal (0 325) using the cable supplied with the unit. See the GPS unit manual for more information.
A Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) UTC data is provided by the GPS unit and is independent of the camera clock. A The o Icon Connection status is shown by the o icon: • o (static): The camera has established communication with the GPS unit. Photo information for pictures taken while this icon is displayed include an additional page of location data (0 194). • o (flashing): The GPS unit is searching for a signal. Pictures taken while the icon is flashing do not include location data.
x Live View Photography Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view. D Cover the Viewfinder To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with photographs or exposure, cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK-26 eyepiece cap before shooting (0 23). 1 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 2 Position the focus point.
3 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The focus point will flash green while the A AE-L/AF-L button 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).
A Exposure Preview (Exposure Mode M Only) In exposure mode M, pressing the Pv button lets you preview how the current shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity settings affect exposure. Pv button D Ending Live View Live view ends automatically if the lens is removed. Live view may also end automatically to prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits; exit live view when the camera is not in use.
Focusing in Live View To focus using autofocus, rotate the Focus-mode selector focus-mode selector to AF and follow the steps below to choose autofocus and AF-area modes. For information on focusing manually, see page 183. ❚❚ Choosing a Focus Mode The following autofocus modes are available in live view: Mode AF-S AF-F Description Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Full-time servo AF: For moving subjects.
D Using Autofocus in Live View Use an AF-S lens. The desired results may not be achieved with other lenses or teleconverters. Note that in live view, autofocus is slower and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses. The focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus.
❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode The following AF-area modes can be selected in live view: Mode ! $ % & Description Face-priority AF: Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects; the selected subject is indicated by a double yellow border (if multiple faces, up to a maximum of 35, are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject; to choose a different subject, use the multi selector).
To choose an AF-area mode, press the AF-mode button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired mode is displayed in the monitor.
Using the P Button The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the P button during live view photography. Highlight items using the multi selector and press 2 to view options for the P button highlighted item. After choosing the desired setting, press J to exit. Option Image quality Image size Description Choose image quality (0 55). Choose image size (0 58). Choose a Picture Control (0 100). Set Picture Control Adjust Active D-Lighting to preserve details in highlights and shadows (0 110).
The Live View Display: Live View Photography we q r t Item q w e r t x 180 Description The amount of time remaining before live Time remaining view ends automatically. Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less. Autofocus mode The current autofocus mode. AF-area mode The current AF-area mode. The current focus point. The display varies Focus point with the option selected for AF-area mode (0 177).
D The Live View Display Although they will not appear in the final picture, jagged edges, color fringing, moire, and bright spots may appear in the monitor, while bright bands may appear in some areas with flashing signs and other intermittent light sources or if the subject is briefly illuminated by a strobe or other bright, momentary light source. In addition, distortion may occur if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through the frame.
The Information Display: Live View Photography To hide or display indicators in the monitor during live view photography, press the R button.
Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 68), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus. To magnify the view in the monitor up to about 15 × for precise focus, press the X (T) button. While the view through the lens is zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display.
D The Count Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (0 180; the timer turns red if live view is about to end to protect the internal circuits or, if an option other than No limit is selected for Custom Setting c4—Monitor off delay > Live view; 0 253—5 s before the monitor is due to turn off automatically). Depending on shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately when live view is selected.
IMore on Playback Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor.
To Use Description Press 2 to view photographs in order recorded, 4 to view photographs in reverse order. View additional photographs Press 1 or 3 to view information about current photograph (0 188). View photo information View thumbnails Zoom in on photograph Delete images Change protect status W (M) X (T) See page 199 for more information. Confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press O again to delete photo (0 203).
A Rotate Tall To display “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs in tall orientation, select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (0 233). A Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 232), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor for about 4 s after shooting (because the camera is already in the correct orientation, images are not rotated automatically during image review).
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 (0 232). Location data are only displayed if an optional GP-1 or GP-1A GPS unit was used when the photo was taken. 1/ 12 1/ 12 1/ 125 F5.
❚❚ File Information 12 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1/ 12 12 11 100NC_DF DSC_0001. JPG 15 / 10 / 2013 10: 02: 28 10 9 N OR ORMAL AL 4928x3280 8 7 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Protect status................................ 201 Retouch indicator ........................ 287 Focus point 1, 2 .................................64 AF area brackets 1 ...........................28 Frame number/total number of frames Image quality...................................55 Image size.........................................
❚❚ Highlights 1 2 1 Image highlights 1 2 Folder number—frame number 2 .........................................237 3 Current channel 1 100-1 RGB Highlights Select R, G, B 3 1 Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for the current channel. Hold W (M) button and press 4 or 2 to cycle through channels as follows: W (M) button RGB (all channels) R (red) G (green) 2 Displayed in yellow if picture is in DX format (0 51).
❚❚ RGB Histogram 5 1 2 3 4 6 Highlights 7 100-1 RGB 8 Select R, G, B 1 Image highlights 1 2 Folder number—frame number 2 ........................................ 237 3 White balance..................................81 Color temperature ......................88 White balance fine-tuning .......84 Preset manual..............................90 4 Current channel 1 5 Histogram (RGB channel). In all histograms, horizontal axis gives pixel brightness, vertical axis number of pixels.
A Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X (T). Use the X (T) 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 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 M T R , S P D, A P . E X P . MO D E , I S O F O C A L L E NG T H L ENS A F / VR F L ASH T YP E S Y N C MO D E , : , 1 / 4 0 0 0 , F 2. 8 : , H i 0. 3, : + 1. 3, + 5 / 6 : 5 0 mm : 50 / 1. 8 : S / VR -O n : Op t i o n a l : S L OW : T T L -B L , + 1.
22 23 24 25 26 27 NO I S E R E D U C . A C T . D - L I GH T . HD R V I GN E T T E C T R L R E T OU C H : H I I S O, N O R M : N O R MA L : A U T O, H I G H : N O R MA L : D - L I GH T I NG COMMENT : SPR I NG HAS COME . W ARM F I L T E R C Y ANO T Y P E TR I M N I KON D f 28 29 100-1 AR T I S T : N I KON TARO CO P Y R I GHT : N I K ON N I KON D f 22 High ISO noise reduction ...........242 Long exposure noise reduction...242 23 Active D-Lighting .........................
❚❚ Overview Data 1 23 1/ 12 NIKON D f 4 5 1/ 4000 F2. 8 Hi 0. 3 + 1. 0 –1. 3 SLOW 12 0, 0 100NC _ DF DSC_0001. JPG 15/ 10/ 2013 10: 02: 28 50mm N NOR ORMAL AL 4928x3280 13 14 15 16 17 27 26 25 6 11 10 9 8 7 1 Frame number/total number of images 2 Protect status................................ 201 3 Retouch indicator ........................ 287 4 Camera name 5 Histogram showing the distribution of tones in the image (0 192). 6 Image quality...................................55 7 Image size.....
Thumbnail Playback To display images in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or 72 images, press the W (M) button. W (M) W (M) X (T) X (T) Full-frame playback To I Thumbnail playback Use Description Press W (M) to increase the Display more images W (M) number of images displayed. Press X (T) to reduce the number of images displayed. Display fewer images X (T) When four images are displayed, press to view highlighted image full frame.
Calendar Playback To view images taken on a selected date, press the W (M) button when 72 images are displayed. Date list W (M) W (M) X (T) X (T) Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback Thumbnail list Calendar playback The operations can be performed depend on whether the cursor is in the date list or the thumbnail list: To Use Description Press W (M) or J button in date list Toggle between date to place cursor in thumbnail list.
To Use Return to shooting mode Retouch photo I 198 Description /K P Monitor will turn off. Photographs can be taken immediately. Thumbnail list: Create retouched copy of photo highlighted in thumbnail list (0 287).
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X (T) button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: To Use Description Press X (T) to zoom in to X (T)/ Zoom in or out maximum of W (M) approximately 30 × (large images in 36 × 24/3 : 2 format), 23 × (medium images) or 15 × (small images). Press W (M) to zoom out.
To Use Description Rotate main command dial to view same location in other photos at current zoom ratio. View other images Change protect L (U) See page 201 for more information. status Return to shooting mode Retouch photo I 200 /K P Monitor will turn off. Photographs can be taken immediately. Create retouched copy of current photograph (0 287).
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, the L (U) button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 22, 272). To protect a photograph: 1 Select an image.
2 Press the L (U) button. The photograph will be marked with a P icon. To remove protection from the photograph so that it L (U) button can be deleted, display the photograph or highlight it in the thumbnail list and then press the L (U) button. I A Removing Protection from All Images To remove protection from all images in the folder or folders currently selected in the Playback folder menu, press the L (U) and O buttons together for about two seconds during playback.
Deleting Photographs To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O button. To delete multiple selected photographs, all photographs taken on a selected date, or all photographs in the current playback folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. Note that pictures that are protected or hidden can not be deleted.
3 Press the O button again. To delete the photograph, press the O button. To exit without deleting the photograph, press the K button. O button A I Calendar Playback During calendar playback, you can delete all photographs taken on a selected date by highlighting the date in the date list and pressing the O button (0 197). A See Also The After delete option in the playback menu determines whether the next image or the previous image is displayed after an image is deleted (0 233).
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 n Select date Description Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures taken on a selected date (0 206). R All Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (0 230). ❚❚ Selected: Deleting Selected Photographs 1 Choose Selected for the Delete option in the playback menu.
3 Select the highlighted picture. Press the W (M) button to select the highlighted picture. Selected pictures are marked by a O icon. W (M) button Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select additional pictures; to deselect a picture, highlight it and press W (M). 4 Press J to complete the operation. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. ❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date 1 Choose Select date. In the delete menu, highlight Select date and press 2.
2 Highlight a date. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a date. To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date, press W (M). Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures, or press and hold X (T) to view the W (M) button current picture full screen. Press W (M) to return to the date list. 3 Select the highlighted date. Press 2 to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date. Selected dates are marked with a M icon.
Q Connections Installing ViewNX 2 Install the supplied ViewNX 2TM software to display and edit photographs and movies that have been copied to your computer. Before installing ViewNX 2, confirm that Your Imaging Toolbox your computer meets the system requirements on page 210. Be sure to use the latest version of ViewNX 2, which is available for download from the websites listed on page xvii, as earlier versions that do not support the Df may fail to transfer NEF (RAW) images correctly.
2 Select a language. q Select region (if required) If the desired language is not w Select available, click language Region Selection to choose a different e Click region and then Next choose the desired language (region selection is not available in the European release). 3 Start the installer. Click Install and follow the onscreen instructions. D Installation Guide For help installing ViewNX 2, click Installation Guide in Step 3. 4 5 A Click Install Exit the installer.
A Q 210 System Requirements Windows Mac OS • Photos: Intel Celeron, • Photos: Intel Core or Xeon Pentium 4, or Core series, series 1.6 GHz or better • Movies (playback): Core Duo • Movies (playback): 3.
Using ViewNX 2 Copy Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed the software on the supplied ViewNX 2 CD (0 208). 1 Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable and then turn the camera on.
2 Start Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX 2. If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. A Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import file using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import file. 3 Click Start Transfer.
View Pictures Pictures are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. A Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop. • Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock. ❚❚ Retouching Photographs To crop pictures and perform such tasks as adjusting sharpness and tone levels, click the Edit button in the ViewNX 2 toolbar. ❚❚ Printing Pictures Click the Print button in the ViewNX 2 toolbar.
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 362) connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. 1 2 Turn the camera off. Connect the USB cable. Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. D USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the printer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub. 3 Turn the camera on.
A Printing Via Direct USB Connection Be sure the battery is fully charged or use an optional AC adapter and power connector. When taking photographs to be printed via direct USB connection, set Color space to sRGB (0 240). D Selecting Photographs for Printing Images created at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or TIFF (RGB) (0 55) can not be selected for printing. JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) images can be created using the NEF (RAW) processing option in the retouch menu (0 300).
3 Adjust printing options. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select. Option Description Highlight a page size (only sizes supported by the current printer are listed) and press J to select and exit to the Page size previous menu (to print at the default page size for the current printer, select Printer default). No. of Press 1 or 3 to choose number of copies (maximum 99), copies then press J to select and return to the previous menu.
Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 214). G button 2 Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Print select: Select pictures for printing. • Select date: Print one copy of all the pictures taken on a selected date. • Print (DPOF): Print an existing print order created with the DPOF print order option in the playback menu (0 219).
3 Select pictures or choose a date. If you chose Print select or Print (DPOF) in Step 2, use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button. To select the current picture for printing, hold the W (M) button and press 1. The picture will be marked with a Z icon and the number of prints will be set to 1.
4 Display printing options. Press J to display PictBridge printing options. 5 Adjust printing options. Choose page size, border, and time stamp options as described on page 216 (a warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small for an index print). 6 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.
2 Select pictures. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture in full screen, press and hold the X (T) button. To select the current picture for printing, hold the W (M) button and press 1. The picture will W (M) + 13: Choose number of be marked with a Z icon copies and the number of prints will be set to 1.
4 Select imprint options. Highlight the following options and press 2 to toggle the highlighted option on or off (to complete the print order without including this information, proceed to Step 5). • Print shooting data: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order. • Print date: Print date of recording on all pictures in print order. 5 Complete the print order. Highlight Done and press J to complete the print order.
Viewing Photographs on TV A type C mini-pin High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from commercial sources) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices. 1 Turn the camera off. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. 2 Connect the HDMI cable as shown. Connect to highdefinition device (choose cable with connector for HDMI device) Connect to camera 3 4 Tune the device to the HDMI channel.
❚❚ HDMI Options The HDMI option in the setup menu (0 271) controls output resolution and can be used to enable the camera for remote control from devices that support HDMI-CEC (High-Definition Multimedia Interface–Consumer Electronics Control, a standard that allows HDMI devices to be used to control peripherals to which they are connected). Output Resolution Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device. If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select the appropriate format.
U Menu Guide Defaults The default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below. For information on two-button resets, see page 133.
Option White balance (0 81) Fine-tuning (0 84) Choose color temp.
❚❚ Custom Settings Menu Defaults * a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 b1 b2 c1 c2 c3 c4 d1 d2 d3 U 226 Option AF-C priority selection (0 246) AF-S priority selection (0 246) Focus tracking with lock-on (0 247) AF activation (0 247) Focus point illumination (0 248) AF point illumination Manual focus mode Focus point wrap-around (0 249) Number of focus points (0 249) Center-weighted area (0 250) Fine-tune optimal exposure (0 250) Matrix metering Center-weighted metering Spot metering Shutter-release button AE-L (0 25
d4 d5 d6 d7 d8 d9 d10 e1 e2 e3 e4 e5 e6 e7 e8 f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 Option Screen tips (0 254) CL mode shooting speed (0 254) Max. continuous release (0 254) File number sequence (0 255) Information display (0 256) LCD illumination (0 256) Exposure delay mode (0 256) Flash sync speed (0 257) Flash shutter speed (0 258) Optional flash (0 258) Exposure comp.
Option f7 Customize command dials (0 267) Reverse rotation Change main/sub Aperture setting Menus and playback f8 Release button to use dial (0 269) f9 Slot empty release lock (0 269) f10 Reverse indicators (0 269) f11 Easy shutter-speed shift (0 270) Default No Off Sub-command dial Off No Enable release Off * Defaults for the current Custom Settings bank can be restored using Custom settings bank (0 245).
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab. G button The playback menu contains the following options: Option Delete Playback folder Hide image Playback display options Image review 0 205 230 230 232 232 Option After delete Rotate tall Slide show DPOF print order 0 233 233 234 219 A See Also Menu defaults are listed on page 224.
Playback Folder G button ➜ D playback menu Choose a folder for playback (0 185): Option NC_DF All Current Description Pictures in all folders created with the Df will be visible during playback. Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback. Only pictures in the current folder will be visible during playback. Hide Image G button ➜ D playback menu Hide or reveal pictures. Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide image menu and can only be deleted by formatting the memory card.
Follow the steps below to hide or reveal selected pictures. 1 Choose Select/set. Highlight Select/set and press 2. 2 Select pictures. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press W (M) button and hold the X (T) button) and press W (M) to select the current picture. Selected pictures are marked by a R icon; to deselect a picture, highlight it and press W (M) again. Continue until all the desired pictures have been selected.
Playback Display Options G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the information available in the playback photo information display (0 188). Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option, then press 2 to select the option for the photo information display. A L appears next to selected items; to deselect, highlight and press 2. To return to the playback menu, highlight Done and press J.
After Delete G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the picture displayed after an image is deleted. Option S Show next T Show previous U Continue as before Rotate Tall Description Display following picture. If deleted picture was last frame, previous picture will be displayed. Display previous picture. If deleted picture was first frame, following picture will be displayed. If user was scrolling through pictures in order recorded, following picture will be displayed as described for Show next.
Slide Show G button ➜ D playback menu Create a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 230). Hidden images (0 230) are not displayed. Option Start Frame interval Description Start slide show. Choose how long each picture will be displayed. To start the slide show, highlight Start and press J. The following operations can be performed while the slide show is in progress: To Press Description Skip back/skip ahead Press 4 to return to previous frame, 2 to skip to next frame.
C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab.
Shooting Menu Bank G button ➜ C shooting menu Shooting menu options are stored in one of four banks. With the exceptions of Multiple exposure, Interval timer shooting, and modifications to Picture Controls (quick adjust and other manual adjustments), changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination of frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings.
Storage Folder G button ➜ C shooting menu Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored. ❚❚ Selecting Folders by Folder Number 1 Choose Select folder by number. Highlight Select folder by number and press 2. The dialog shown at right will be displayed. 2 Choose a folder number. Press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit, press 1 or 3 to change. If a folder with the selected number already exists, a W, X, or Y icon will be displayed to the left of the folder number: • W : Folder is empty.
D Folder and File Numbers If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 999 pictures or a picture numbered 9999, the shutter-release will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken. To continue shooting, create a folder with a number less than 999, or select an existing folder with a number less than 999 and less than 999 images. A Startup Time Additional time may be required for camera startup if the memory card contains a very large number of files or folders.
File Naming G button ➜ C shooting menu Photographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space, “_DSC”, followed by a four-digit number and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSC_0001.JPG”). The File naming option is used to select three letters to replace the “DSC” portion of the file name. For information on editing file names, see page 107. A Extensions The following extensions are used: “.NEF” for NEF (RAW) images, “.
Color Space G button ➜ C shooting menu The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose sRGB for photographs that will be printed or used “as is,” with no further modification. Adobe RGB has a wider color gamut and is recommended for images that will be extensively processed or retouched after leaving the camera. A Color Space Color spaces define the correspondence between colors and the numeric values that represent them in a digital image file.
Vignette Control G button ➜ C shooting menu “Vignetting” is a drop in brightness at the edges of a photograph. Vignette control reduces vignetting for type G, E, and D lenses (DX and PC lenses excluded). Its effects vary from lens to lens and are most noticeable at maximum aperture. Choose from High, Normal, Low, and Off.
Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) G button ➜ C shooting menu If On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s will be processed to reduce noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog).
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences.
The following Custom Settings are available: a a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 b b1 b2 c c1 c2 c3 c4 d d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 d8 d9 d10 Custom Setting Custom settings bank Autofocus AF-C priority selection AF-S priority selection Focus tracking with lock-on AF activation Focus point illumination Focus point wrap-around Number of focus points Metering/exposure Center-weighted area Fine-tune optimal exposure Timers/AE lock Shutter-release button AE-L Standby timer Self-timer Monitor off delay Shooting/display Beep Viewfi
Custom Settings Bank G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Custom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination of frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings. The new settings will be stored in the bank even when the camera is turned off, and will be restored the next time the bank is selected.
a: Autofocus a1: AF-C Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography (0 59), this option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority). Option G Release F Focus Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed. Photos can only be taken when the in-focus indicator (I) is displayed.
a3: Focus Tracking with LockOn G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject when AF-C is selected during viewfinder photography (0 59). Option C 5 (Long) Description When the distance to the subject changes abruptly, the camera waits for the specified period before adjusting the D 3 (Normal) distance to the subject.
a5: Focus Point Illumination G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu The options in this menu control whether or not the focus points are illuminated. ❚❚ AF point illumination Choose whether the active focus point is highlighted in red in the viewfinder. Option Auto On Off Description The selected focus point is automatically highlighted as needed to establish contrast with the background. The selected focus point is always highlighted, regardless of the brightness of the background.
a6: Focus Point Wrap-Around G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether focus-point selection “wraps around” from one edge of the viewfinder to another. Option Description Focus-point selection “wraps around” from top to bottom, w q bottom to top, right to left, and left Wrap to right, so that, for example, pressing 2 when a focus point at the right edge of the display is highlighted (q) selects the corresponding focus point at the left edge of the display (w).
b: Metering/Exposure b1: Center-Weighted Area G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When calculating exposure, center-weighted metering assigns the greatest weight to a circle in the center of the frame. The diameter (φ ) of this circle can be set to 8, 12, 15, or 20 mm or to the average of the entire frame. Note that the diameter is fixed at 12 mm when a non-CPU lens is used, regardless of the setting selected for Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu (0 163).
c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected, exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. c2: Standby timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose how long the camera continues to meter exposure when no operations are performed. The shutter-speed and aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder turn off automatically when the timer expires. Choose a shorter standby timer delay for longer battery life.
c3: Self-Timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay, the number of shots taken, and the interval between shots in self-timer mode. • Self-timer delay: Choose the length of the shutter-release delay (0 48). • Number of shots: Press 1 and 3 to choose the number of shots taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. • Interval between shots: Choose the interval between shots when the Number of shots is more than 1.
c4: Monitor off Delay G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose how long the monitor remains on when no operations are performed during playback (Playback; defaults to 10 s) and image review (Image review; defaults to 4 s), when menus (Menus; defaults to 1 minute) or information (Information display; defaults to 10 s) are displayed, or during live view (Live view; defaults to 10 minutes). Choose a shorter monitor-off delay for longer battery life.
d3: ISO Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected, the viewfinder will show ISO sensitivity in place of the number of exposures remaining. d4: Screen Tips G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose On to display tool tips for items selected in the information display (0 14).
d7: File Number Sequence G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera.
d8: Information Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If Auto (v) is selected, the color of the lettering in the information display (0 11) will automatically change from black to white or white to black to maintain contrast with the background. To always use the same color lettering, select Manual and choose Dark on light (w; black lettering) or Light on dark (x; white lettering). Monitor brightness will automatically be adjusted for maximum contrast with the selected text color.
e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Sync Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls flash sync speed. Option Description Auto FP high-speed sync is used when a compatible flash unit is attached (0 119). If other flash units are used, 1/250 s shutter speed is set to 1/250 s. When the camera shows a (Auto FP) shutter speed of 1/250 s in exposure mode P or A, auto FP high-speed sync will be activated if the actual shutter speed is faster than 1/250 s.
e2: Flash Shutter Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines the slowest shutter speed available when using front- or rearcurtain sync or red-eye reduction in exposure mode P or A (regardless of the setting chosen, shutter speeds can be as slow as 30 s in S and M modes or at flash settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or red-eye reduction with slow sync). Options range from 1/60 s (1/60 s) to 30 s (30 s).
e4: Exposure Comp. for Flash G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose how the camera adjusts flash level when exposure compensation is used. Option YE Entire frame E Background only Description Both flash level and exposure compensation are adjusted to modify exposure over the entire frame. Exposure compensation applies to background only.
e7: Auto Bracketing (Mode M) G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines which settings are affected when AE & flash or AE only is selected for Custom Setting e6 in manual exposure mode. Option F Flash/speed Flash/speed/ G aperture H Flash/aperture I Flash only Description Camera varies shutter speed (Custom Setting e6 set to AE only) or shutter speed and flash level (Custom Setting e6 set to AE & flash).
f: Controls f1: D Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the D button: turning the control panel backlight on or off (D LCD backlight (D) on/off ) or turning the control panel and information display on or off (DR D and information display on/off ). f2: OK Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines the role assigned to the J button during viewfinder photography, playback, and live view.
❚❚ Live View J Option Select center focus point S Zoom on/off Not used Role assigned to J button Pressing the J button in live view selects the center focus point. Press the J button to toggle zoom on and off. Choose the initial zoom setting from Low magnification, Medium magnification, and High magnification. The zoom display will center on the active focus point. Pressing the J button has no effect in live view.
f4: Assign Fn Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Fn button, either by itself (Press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Press + command dials). ❚❚ Press Selecting Press displays the following options: Option q Preview Description Press the Fn button to preview depth of field (0 41). Press the Fn button to lock flash value (supported r FV lock flash units only, 0 118). Press again to cancel FV lock (0 130).
Option t Bracketing burst e +NEF (RAW) Matrix metering CenterM weighted metering L Description If the Fn button is pressed while exposure, flash, or ADL bracketing is active in single frame or quiet shutter-release mode, all shots in the current bracketing program will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
Option K Playback None Description Fn button performs same function as K button. Select when using a telephoto lens or in other circumstances in which it is difficult to operate the K button with your left hand. Pressing the button has no effect. A Incompatible Options If the option selected for Press can not be used in combination with the option selected for Press + command dials, a message will be displayed and whichever of Press or Press + command dials was selected first will be set to None.
❚❚ Press + command dials Selecting Press + command dials displays the following options: 5 w y Option Choose image area Choose nonCPU lens number Active D-Lighting HDR (high U dynamic range) Auto ISO V sensitivity control Multiple W exposure None Description Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate a command dial to choose an image area (0 51). Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate a command dial to choose a lens number specified using the NonCPU lens data option (0 163).
f6: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the A AE-L/AF-L button, either alone (Press) or in combination with the command dials (Press + command dials). The options available are the same as for Assign Fn button (0 263), except that HDR (high dynamic range) and Multiple exposure are not available for Press + command dials. The default options for Press and Press + command dials are AE/AF lock and None, respectively.
• Aperture setting: If Sub-command dial is selected, aperture can only be adjusted with the sub-command dial (or with the main command dial if On is selected for Change main/sub). If Aperture ring is selected, aperture can only be adjusted with the lens aperture ring and the camera aperture display will show aperture in increments of 1 EV (aperture for type G and E lenses is still set using the sub-command dial).
f8: Release Button to Use Dial G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Selecting Yes allows adjustments that are normally made by holding the W (M), X (T), L (U), AF-mode, or D button and rotating a command dial to be made by rotating the command dial after the button is released (this also applies to the Fn, Pv, and A AE-L/AF-L buttons if they have been assigned a “+ command dials” function using Custom Setting f4, Assign Fn button, f5, Assign preview button, or f6 Assign AE-L/AF-L button).
f11: Easy Shutter-Speed Shift G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected, the main command dial can be used to adjust the shutter speed selected with the shutter-speed dial by ± 2/3 EV in increments of 1/3 EV. If the shutter speed dial is set to 4 (4 s, labelled in red), the main command dial can be used to select shutter speeds as slow as 30 s.
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.
Format Memory Card G button ➜ B setup menu Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being formatted in other devices. Format the card as described below. D Formatting Memory Cards Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (0 211). 1 Highlight Yes. To exit without formatting the memory card, highlight No and press J. 2 U 272 Press J.
Monitor Brightness G button ➜ B setup menu Press 1 or 3 to choose monitor brightness for playback, menus, and the information display. Choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness. A See Also For information on adjusting monitor brightness in live view, see page 179.
Image Dust Off Ref Photo G button ➜ B setup menu Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available separately; for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual). Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. A non-DX lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended. When using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in. 1 Choose a start option. Highlight one of the following options and press J.
3 Acquire dust off reference data. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. The monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is pressed. Note that noise reduction will be performed if the subject is poorly lit, increasing recording times. If the reference object is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data and the message shown at right will be displayed.
Flicker Reduction G button ➜ B setup menu Reduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting during live view. Choose Auto to allow the camera to automatically choose the correct frequency, or manually match the frequency to that of the local AC power supply.
Language G button ➜ B setup menu Choose a language for camera menus and messages. Auto Image Rotation G button ➜ B setup menu Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback (0 187) or when viewed in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or in Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 325).
Image Comment G button ➜ B setup menu Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 325). The comment is also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information display (0 193). • Done: Save changes and return to the setup menu. • Input comment: Input a comment as described on page 107. Comments can be up to 36 characters long.
Copyright Information G button ➜ B setup menu Add copyright information to new photographs as they are taken. Copyright information is included in the shooting data shown in the photo information display (0 193) and can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or in Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 325). • Done: Save changes and return to the setup menu. • Artist: Enter a photographer name as described on page 107. Photographer names can be up to 36 characters long.
Save/Load Settings G button ➜ B setup menu Select Save settings to save the following settings to the memory card (if the card is full, an error will be displayed). Use this option to share settings among Df cameras.
Menu Option Custom settings All Custom Settings (all banks) Auto info display Clean image sensor Flicker reduction Time zone and date (excepting date and time) Language Auto image rotation Image comment Setup Copyright information Non-CPU lens data HDMI Location data Assign remote Fn button Wireless mobile adapter Eye-Fi upload All My Menu items My Menu/ All recent settings Recent Settings Choose tab Settings saved using this model of camera can be restored by selecting Load settings.
Virtual Horizon G button ➜ B setup menu Display roll and pitch information based on information from the camera tilt sensor. If the camera is tilted neither left nor right, the roll reference line will turn green, while if the camera is tilted neither forward nor back, the dot in the center of the display will turn green. Each division is equivalent to 5°.
AF Fine-tune G button ➜ B setup menu Fine-tune focus for up to 12 lens types. AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus; use only when required. Option Description AF fine-tune • On: Turn AF tuning on. (On/Off) • Off: Turn AF tuning off. Tune AF for the current lens (CPU lenses only). Press 1 or 3 Move focal to choose a value between +20 point away from camera. Saved value and –20. Values for up to 12 lens types can be stored.
D AF Tuning The camera may be unable to focus at minimum range or at infinity when AF tuning is applied. D Live View Tuning is not applied to autofocus during live view. A Saved Value Only one value can be stored for each type of lens. If a teleconverter is used, separate values can be stored for each combination of lens and teleconverter. Assign Remote Fn Button G button ➜ B setup menu Choose the role played by the Fn buttons on optional WR-1 and WR-T10 (0 325) wireless remote controllers.
Eye-Fi Upload G button ➜ B setup menu This option is displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card (available separately from third-party suppliers) is inserted in the camera. Choose Enable to upload photographs to a preselected destination. Note that pictures will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient. Observe all local laws concerning wireless devices and choose Disable where wireless devices are prohibited.
D Eye-Fi Cards Eye-Fi cards may emit wireless signals when Disable is selected. If a warning is displayed in the monitor (0 349), turn the camera off and remove the card. See the manual provided with the Eye-Fi card, and direct any inquiries to the manufacturer. The camera can be used to turn Eye-Fi cards on and off, but may not support other Eye-Fi functions. Some cards may not be available in some countries or regions; consult the manufacturer for more information.
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab. G button The options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed or retouched copies of existing pictures. The retouch menu is only displayed when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera.
D Retouching Copies Most options can be applied to copies created using other retouch options, although (with the exception of Image overlay) each option can be applied only once (note that multiple edits may result in loss of detail). Options that can not be applied to the current image are grayed out and unavailable.
Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: 1 Select an item in the retouch menu. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an item, 2 to select. 2 Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J. To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button. A Retouch In the case of images recorded at image quality settings of NEF + JPEG (0 56), only the NEF (RAW) image will be retouched. The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices.
4 Create a retouched copy. Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a o icon. A Creating Retouched Copies During Playback Retouched copies can also be created during playback. Display picture full frame and press P. U 290 Highlight an option and press J. Create retouched copy.
D-Lighting G button ➜ N retouch menu D-lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before After Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph.
Red-Eye Correction G button ➜ N retouch menu This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash. The photograph selected for red-eye correction can be previewed in the edit display. Confirm the effects of red-eye correction and create a copy as described in the following table.
Trim G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. To Use Description Reduce size of W (M) Press W (M) to reduce the size of the crop. crop Increase size of X (T) Press X (T) to increase the size of the crop. crop Rotate the main command dial to switch between aspect ratios of 3 : 2, 4 : 3, 5 : 4, 1 : 1, and 16 : 9.
Monochrome G button ➜ N retouch menu Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selected image; press 1 to increase color saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a monochrome copy.
Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu Choose from the following filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture less blue. The Skylight effect can be previewed in the monitor as shown at right. Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects, giving the copy a “warm” red Warm filter cast. The effect can be previewed in the monitor.
Color Balance G button ➜ N retouch menu Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color balance as shown below. The effect is displayed in the monitor together with red, green, and blue histograms (0 192) giving the distribution of tones in the copy. Increase amount of green Create retouched copy Increase amount of blue Increase amount of amber Increase amount of magenta A Zoom To zoom in on the image displayed in the monitor, press X (T).
Image Overlay G button ➜ N retouch menu Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in an imaging application. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings; before creating an overlay, set image quality and size (0 55, 58; all options are available).
2 Select the first image. Use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. To view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X (T) button. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display. 3 Select the second image. The selected image will appear as Image 1. Highlight Image 2 and press J, then select the second photo as described in Step 2. 4 Adjust gain.
6 Save the overlay. Press J while the preview is displayed to save the overlay. After an overlay is created, the resulting image will be displayed full-frame in the monitor. D Image Overlay Only NEF (RAW) photographs with the same image area and bit depth can be combined.
NEF (RAW) Processing G button ➜ N retouch menu Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. 1 Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. 2 Select a photograph. Highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X (T) button). Press J to select the highlighted photograph and proceed to the next step.
3 Choose settings for the JPEG copy. Adjust the settings listed below. Note that white balance and vignette control are not available with multiple exposures or pictures created with image overlay and that exposure compensation can only be set to values between –2 and +2 EV. The Picture Control grid is not displayed when Picture Controls are adjusted.
Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs. 1 Select Resize. To resize selected images, press G to display the menus and select Resize in the retouch menu. 2 Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. The options shown at right will be displayed; highlight an option and press J.
3 Choose pictures. Highlight Select image and press 2. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the W (M) button to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button). Selected pictures are marked by a 8 icon. Press J when the selection is complete. 4 Save the resized copies. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight Yes and press J to save the resized copies.
Quick Retouch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of enhancement. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph. Straighten G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a straightened copy of the selected image. Press 2 to rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in increments of approximately 0.
Distortion Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to reduce distortion manually (note that Auto is not available with photos taken using auto distortion control; see page 241).
Color Outline G button ➜ N retouch menu Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for painting. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph. Before Color Sketch After G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy of a photograph that resembles a sketch made with colored pencils. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Outlines and press 4 or 2 to change.
Perspective Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out). The results can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph, or press K to exit to playback without creating a copy.
Miniature Effect G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame. To Choose orientation Choose position Press W (M) Description Press W (M) to choose orientation of area that is in focus. If area of effect is in wide orientation, press 1 or 3 to position frame showing area of copy that will be in focus.
Selective Color G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color. 1 Select Selective color. Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog. 2 Select a photograph. Highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X(T) button). Press J to select the highlighted photograph and proceed to the next step. 3 Select a color.
4 Highlight the color range. Color range Rotate the main command dial to highlight the color range for the selected color. 5 Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final photograph. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. 6 Select additional colors.
Side-by-side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if P button is pressed to display the retouch menu when a copy or original is played back full frame. 1 Select a picture. In full-frame playback, select a retouched copy (shown by a o icon) or a photograph that has been retouched and press P. 2 P button Select Side-by-side comparison. Highlight Side-by-side comparison and press J.
3 Compare the copy with the original. Options used to create copy The source image is displayed on the left, the retouched copy on the right, with the options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display. Press 4 Source Retouched or 2 to switch between the image copy source image and the retouched copy. To view the highlighted picture full frame, press and hold the X (T) button.
O My Menu/m Recent Settings To display My Menu, press G and select the O (My Menu) tab. G button The MY MENU option can be used to create and edit a customized list of options from the playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to 20 items). If desired, recent settings can be displayed in place of My Menu (0 317). Options can be added, deleted, and reordered as described on the following pages.
❚❚ Adding Options to My Menu 1 Select Add items. In My Menu (O), highlight Add items and press 2. 2 Select a menu. Highlight the name of the menu containing the option you wish to add and press 2. 3 Select an item. Highlight the desired menu item and press J. 4 Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to move the new item up or down in My Menu. Press J to add the new item. 5 U 314 Add more items. The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark.
❚❚ Deleting Options from My Menu 1 Select Remove items. In My Menu (O), highlight Remove items and press 2. 2 Select items. Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. 3 Select Done. Highlight Done and press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. 4 Delete the selected items. Press J to delete the selected items. A Deleting Items in My Menu To delete the item currently highlighted in My Menu, press the O button.
❚❚ Reordering Options in My Menu 1 Select Rank items. In My Menu (O), highlight Rank items and press 2. 2 Select an item. Highlight the item you wish to move and press J. 3 Position the item. Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J. Repeat Steps 2–3 to reposition additional items. 4 Exit to My Menu. Press the G button to return to My Menu.
Recent Settings To display the twenty most recently used settings, select m RECENT SETTINGS for O MY MENU > Choose tab. 1 Select Choose tab. In My Menu (O), highlight Choose tab and press 2. 2 Select m RECENT SETTINGS. Highlight m RECENT SETTINGS and press J. The name of the menu will change from “MY MENU” to “RECENT SETTINGS.” Menu items will be added to the top of the recent settings menu as they are used. To view My Menu again, select O MY MENU for m RECENT SETTINGS > Choose tab.
n 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.
6 The camera’s exposure metering and flash control systems do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used. 7 Manual exposure mode only. 8 Can be used with AF-S and AF-I lenses only (0 321). For information on the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding, see page 321. 9 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.
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 can not be used. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G, E, and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G and E lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. CPU contacts CPU lens A Aperture ring Type G/E lens Type D lens Lens f-number The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens.
A AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters The table below shows the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding when an AF-S/AF-I teleconverter is attached. Note that the camera may be unable to focus on dark or low-contrast subjects if the combined aperture is slower than f/5.6. Autofocus is not available when teleconverters are used with the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED. Accessory Maximum aperture of lens Focus points f/4 or TC-14E, faster TC-14E II f/5.6 1 f/2.
A Calculating Angle of View The Df can be used with Nikon lenses for 35mm (135) format cameras. If Auto DX crop is on (0 52) and a 35mm format lens is attached, the angle of view will be the same as a frame of 35mm film (36.0 × 23.9 mm); if a DX lens is attached, the angle of view will automatically be adjusted to 23.4 × 15.5 mm (DX format). If a 35 mm format lens is attached, the angle of view can be reduced by 1.5 × by turning Auto DX crop off and selecting DX (24×16). FX (36×24) picture size (36.0 × 23.
Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the Df. Power sources Cable releases Filters • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14a (0 18, 19): EN-EL14 batteries can also be used. Additional EN-EL14a batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-24 (0 18): Recharge EN-EL14a and EN-EL14 batteries.
Viewfinder eyepiece accessories Body cap n 324 Wireless mobile adapters • Rubber Eyecup DK-19: The DK-19 makes the image in the viewfinder easier to see, preventing eye fatigue. • Diopter-Adjustment Viewfinder Lens DK-17C: To accommodate individual differences in vision, viewfinder lenses are available with diopters of –3, –2, 0, +1, and +2 m–1. Use diopter adjustment lenses only if the desired focus can not be achieved with the built-in diopter adjustment control (–3 to +1 m–1).
Software Wireless remote controllers Accessory terminal accessories • Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package with such advanced editing features as selection control points and an auto retouch brush. • Camera Control Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from a computer to take photos and save them directly to the computer hard disk. When Camera Control Pro 2 is used to capture photographs directly to the computer, a PC connection indicator c will appear in the control panel.
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. 1 Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot (q) and power connector (w) covers. 2 Insert the EP-5A power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the connector to keep the battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the connector in place when the connector is fully inserted.
4 Connect the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (q) and the EP-5A power cable to the DC socket (w). A V icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store the battery 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.
The Low-Pass Filter The image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in photographs, you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The filter can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off. ❚❚ “Clean Now” 1 Select Clean image sensor in the setup menu.
❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown” Choose from the following options: Option Description The image sensor is automatically cleaned each 5 Clean at startup time the camera is turned on. The image sensor is automatically cleaned during 6 Clean at shutdown shutdown each time the camera is turned off. Clean at startup & The image sensor is cleaned automatically at 7 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. Cleaning is performed by vibrating the low-pass filter. If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually 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.
3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning. Turn the camera on and press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Lock mirror up for cleaning in the setup menu and press 2. 4 G button Press J. The message shown at right will be displayed in the monitor and a row of dashes will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. To restore normal operation without inspecting the lowpass filter, turn the camera off. 5 Raise the mirror. Press the shutter-release button all the way down.
6 Examine the low-pass filter. Holding the camera so that light falls on the low-pass filter, examine the filter for dust or lint. If no foreign objects are present, proceed to Step 8. 7 Clean the filter. Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blower. Do not use a blowerbrush, as the bristles could damage the filter. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikonauthorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter.
D Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the low-pass filter during production and shipping. The Df, however, is designed to be used with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may adhere to the low-pass filter, 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 LCDs 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.
Notes on the monitor: The monitor is constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device. Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.
• Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance. • A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase a new battery. • Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice.
Exposure Program (Mode P) The exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph: 14 f/1 13 11 12 9 10 8 7 5 6 3 4 2 1 0 -1 -3 -2 -5 ] V [E -4 ISO 100; lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G) 16 15 f/1.4 16 17 18 19 f/5.6 f/8 20 f/2.8 f/4 f/1.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikonauthorized 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, full, or not inserted (0 19, 29). • Release locked is selected for Custom Setting f9 (Slot empty release lock; 0 269). • Camera is not in focus (0 32). • Aperture ring for CPU lens not locked at highest f-number (does not apply to type G and E lenses).
Can not select focus point: • Unlock focus selector lock (0 64). • Auto-area AF (0 62) or face-priority AF (0 177) selected for AF-area mode: choose another mode. • Camera is in playback mode (0 185) or menus are in use (0 224). • Press shutter-release button halfway to start standby timer (0 33). Can not select AF-area mode: Manual focus selected (0 68, 183). Image size can not be changed: Image quality set to NEF (RAW) (0 55).
Exposure compensation can not be used: Choose exposure mode P, S, or A (0 38, 39, 41). Noise (reddish areas or other artifacts) appears in long time-exposures: Enable long exposure noise reduction (0 242). The brightness of the image in the monitor differs from the exposure of photographs taken in live view: • Center-weighted or spot metering is selected (0 75). • The camera is in exposure mode M (0 174). • The subject is too bright or too dark. • Active D-Lighting is in effect (0 110).
Can not retouch picture: Photo can not be further edited with this camera (0 289). Message is displayed stating that no images are available for playback: Select All for Playback folder (0 230). Can not change print order: • Memory card is full: delete pictures (0 35, 203). • Memory card is locked (0 22). Can not print photos: NEF (RAW) or TIFF photos can not be printed by direct USB connection. Transfer photos to computer and print using ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 325).
Miscellaneous Date of recording is not correct: Set camera clock (0 27, 276). Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available at certain combinations of settings or when no memory card is inserted.
Error Messages This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder, control panel, and monitor. Indicator Control Viewpanel finder n 346 Problem Solution 0 • Lens aperture ring is • Set ring to minimum 25 not set to minimum aperture (highest aperture. f-number). • CPU AI lens attached • Remove lens, lower 167 B metering coupling with camera (flashes) lever, and re-attach metering coupling lever raised (does not lens. apply to type G or E lenses).
Indicator Control ViewProblem Solution panel finder 2 4 Camera unable to focus Change composition or — (flashes) using autofocus. focus manually. • Use a lower ISO sensitivity • In exposure mode: P Use optional ND Subject too bright; filter photo will be S Increase shutter overexposed.
Indicator Control Viewpanel finder Problem If indicator flashes for c 3s after flash fires, — (flashes) photo may be underexposed. Memory insufficient to record further photos n j at current settings, or (flashes) (flashes) camera has run out of file or folder numbers. O (flashes) n 348 Camera malfunction. Solution 0 Check photo in monitor; if 121 underexposed, adjust settings and try again. • Reduce quality or 55, 58 size. • Delete photographs. 203 • Insert new memory 19 card. Release shutter.
Indicator Monitor Control panel Solution 0 Turn camera off and confirm that card is 19 correctly inserted. • Use Nikon363 approved card. — • Check that contacts are clean. If card is damaged, contact retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. • Unable to create • Delete files or insert 19, 203 new folder. new memory card after copying important images to computer or other device. • Check that Eye-Fi 285 card firmware is up to date.
Indicator Monitor Control panel Problem Memory card has This card is not [C] not been formatted. (flashes) formatted for use Format the card. in camera. Clock has been Camera clock is — reset not set. Failed to update flash unit Firmware for flash firmware. Flash unit mounted on cannot be used. — camera was not Contact a Nikonupdated correctly. authorized service representative. The internal Unable to start temperature of live view. Please — the camera is wait. high. n 350 Folder contains no images.
Indicator Monitor Control panel Cannot display this file. — Cannot select this file. — Check printer. — Check paper. — Paper jam. — Out of paper. — Check ink supply. — Out of ink. — Problem File has been created or modified using a computer or different make of camera, or file is corrupt. Selected image can not be retouched. Solution 0 File can not be played back on camera. — Images created with other devices can not be retouched. Check printer. To resume, select Printer error.
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon Df 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 16.2 million Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-reduction System Storage Image size (pixels) File format Picture Control System Media n 352 File system 36.0 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor 16.
Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage Magnification Eyepoint Diopter adjustment Focusing screen Reflex mirror Depth-of-field preview Lens aperture Lens Compatible lenses Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder • FX (36×24): Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical • DX (24×16): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical Approx. 0.7 × (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1) 15 mm (–1.
Release Release mode Frame advance rate Self-timer Exposure Metering Metering method n 354 S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), J (quiet shutter-release), E (self-timer), MUP (mirror up) 1–5 fps (CL) or 5.5 fps (CH) 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of 0.
Exposure ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) Active D-Lighting Focus Autofocus Detection range Lens servo Focus point AF-area mode Focus lock Flash Flash control Flash mode ISO 100 – 12800 in steps of 1/3 EV. Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.
Flash Flash compensation Flash-ready indicator –3 – +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, System (CLS) SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 as a master flash and SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes, or SU-800 as commander; Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported wit
Playback Playback Interface USB HDMI output Accessory terminal Supported languages Supported languages Power source Battery AC adapter Tripod socket Tripod socket Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, photo slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, and auto image rotation Hi-Speed USB Type C mini-pin HDMI connector Wireless remote controllers: WR-R10 and WR-1 (available separately) Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available
Operating environment Temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) Humidity 85% or less (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at the temperature specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA): 23 ±3 °C (73.4 ±5.4 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice.
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition) Type Type G AF-S lens with built-in CPU and F mount Focal length 50 mm Maximum aperture f/1.8 Lens construction 7 elements in 6 groups (including 1 aspherical lens element) Angle of view • Nikon film SLR and FX-format D-SLR cameras: 47° • Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras: 31° 30´ Distance information Output to camera Focusing Autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor and separate focus ring for manual focus Focus distance indicator 0.
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition) The parts of the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition) are shown below.
D Lens Care • When a lens hood is attached, do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the hood. • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immediately and take the lens to a Nikon-authorized service center for repair. • Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces.
A Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.3: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
Approved Memory Cards The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. SD cards SanDisk Toshiba Panasonic Lexar Media Platinum II Professional Full-HD Video SDHC cards 2 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB 2 GB 1 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB — SDXC cards 3 64 GB 48 GB, 64 GB — 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB 1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards.
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on an 8 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I card at different image quality (0 55), image size (0 58), and image area settings (0 51). ❚❚ 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 364 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 File size 1 No. of images 1 Buffer capacity 2 — 7.2 MB 618 100 — 8.9 MB 484 96 — 6.6 MB 818 100 — 7.9 MB 692 100 — 12.0 MB 618 72 — 15.3 MB 484 53 Large 21.5 MB 349 29 Medium 12.6 MB 593 39 Small 6.2 MB 1100 69 Large 3.
A d6—Max. Continuous Release (0 254) The maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst can be set to any amount between 1 and 100.
Battery Life The number of shots that can be taken with a fully-charged EN-EL14a battery varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, and how the camera is used. Sample figures are given below. • CIPA standard 1: Approximately 1400 shots • Nikon standard 2: Approximately 2900 shots 1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.
Index Symbols P (Programmed auto)............................. 38 S (Shutter-priority auto) ........................ 39 A (Aperture-priority auto)..................... 41 M (Manual) ................................................. 42 B (Bulb) ........................................................ 44 T (Time)........................................................ 44 1/3STEP .......................................................... 40 S (Single frame) ....................................
Auto DX crop ...................................... 52, 53 Auto FP high-speed sync........... 119, 257 Auto image rotation............................. 277 Auto info display ................................... 273 Auto ISO sensitivity control .................. 72 Auto-area AF....................................... 63, 64 Autoexposure lock................................... 77 Autofocus......................... 59–67, 175–178 Autofocus mode............................. 59, 175 B Backlight...................
DPOF print order ................................... 219 DX (24 × 16) 1.5 × .................................... 52 DX format................................................... 52 Dynamic-area AF .............................. 62, 64 E Easy shutter-speed shift...................... 270 Electronic rangefinder........................... 69 Exif .............................................................. 362 Exposure..................................... 75–80, 136 Exposure bracketing .........
High Dynamic Range (HDR) .............. 112 High ISO NR............................................. 242 Highlights ................................................ 190 Histogram ............................. 191, 192, 261 I Image area............................. 25, 51, 53, 58 Image comment .................................... 278 Image Dust Off ref photo ................... 274 Image overlay......................................... 297 Image quality.............................................
NEF (RAW) recording ............................. 57 Neutral (Set Picture Control) ............. 100 No. of copies (PictBridge) ................... 216 Noise reduction ..................................... 242 Non-AI lens ....................................... 25, 167 Non-CPU lens.......................... 25, 163, 318 Non-CPU lens data................................ 163 Normal-area AF ...................................... 177 Number of focus points ...................... 249 Number of photographs ......
Shade (White balance) ........................... 82 Shooting data......................................... 193 Shooting menu...................................... 235 Shooting menu bank........................... 236 Shutter speed .............................. 39, 40, 42 Shutter-priority auto............................... 39 Shutter-release button..... 31, 33, 66, 77, 131 Shutter-release button AE-L.............. 251 Shutter-speed dial ..................... 39, 40, 42 Shutter-speed dial lock release....
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