Nikon D780 DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual (with Warranty) No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page xv). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
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Table of Contents Package Contents ................................................................................... ii About This Manual................................................................................. iv Menu List................................................................................................... ix For Your Safety....................................................................................... xv Notices ..............................................................
Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs (b Mode) ....................................................... Framing Photographs in the Viewfinder (Viewfinder Photography)...................................... Framing Photographs in the Monitor (Live View).................................................................... Recording Movies (b Mode) ............................................................ Taking Photos During Filming .................................. Playback .....................
Approved Memory Cards ................................................................... 83 Battery Endurance ................................................................................ 84 Trademarks and Licenses ................................................................... 87 Notices ...................................................................................................... 91 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)................................................
Menu List The camera offers the following menus. Some items may not be displayed depending on camera settings or on the type of lens, flash unit, or other accessory attached.
MOVIE SHOOTING MENU Reset movie shooting menu File naming Destination Image area Frame size/frame rate Movie quality Movie file type ISO sensitivity settings White balance Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control Active D-Lighting High ISO NR Diffraction compensation Flicker reduction Electronic VR Microphone sensitivity Attenuator Frequency response Wind noise reduction Headphone volume Timecode x CUSTOM SETTING MENU Reset custom settings a Autofocus a1 AF-C priority selection a2 AF-S priority selectio
CUSTOM SETTING MENU b Metering/exposure b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl Easy exposure b2 compensation b3 Matrix metering b4 Center-weighted area Fine-tune optimal b5 exposure c Timers/AE lock Shutter-release button c1 AE-L c2 Standby timer c3 Self-timer c4 Monitor off delay CUSTOM SETTING MENU d Shooting/display d1 CL mode shooting speed d2 Max. continuous release d3 Sync.
CUSTOM SETTING MENU e Bracketing/flash e1 Flash sync speed e2 Flash shutter speed e3 Exposure comp.
SETUP MENU AF fine-tuning options Non-CPU lens data Clean image sensor Lock mirror up for cleaning Image Dust Off ref photo Pixel mapping Image comment Copyright information Beep options Touch controls HDMI Location data Wireless remote (WR) options Assign remote (WR) Fn button SETUP MENU Airplane mode Connect to smart device Connect to PC Wireless transmitter (WT-7) Conformity marking Battery info Slot empty release lock Save/load menu settings Reset all settings Firmware version xiii
RETOUCH MENU NEF (RAW) processing Trim Resize D-Lighting Quick retouch Red-eye correction Straighten Distortion control Perspective control Monochrome Image overlay Trim movie xiv MY MENU Add items Remove items Rank items Choose tab
For Your Safety To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. A DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury. A WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in death or severe injury.
Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock. Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product while it is on or plugged in. Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature burns. Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as propane, gasoline or aerosols. Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.
Do not use batteries, chargers, or AC adapters not specifically designated for use with this product. When using batteries, chargers, and AC adapters designated for use with this product, do not: • Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them under heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame. • Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will not be used for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or objects. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire. Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight.
A DANGER (Batteries) Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire: • Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product. • Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat. • Do not disassemble. • Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces, hairpins, or other metal objects.
A WARNING (Batteries) Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention. Keep batteries out of reach of household pets and other animals. The batteries could leak, overheat, rupture, or catch fire if bitten, chewed, or otherwise damaged by animals. Do not immerse batteries in water or expose to rain. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.
Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
● Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.
● Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including lenses, chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
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Getting to Know the Camera Parts of the Camera Camera Body 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 5 5 4 3 2 1 1 Accessory shoe (for optional 2 3 4 5 6 7 flash unit) Release mode dial Release mode dial lock release Mode dial lock release Eyelet for camera strap (0 19) Mode dial Movie-record button (0 43) 13 14 15 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 S (Q) button Sub-command dial Power switch Shutter-release button (0 34) E button E (focal plane mark) Main command dial Control panel (0 7) Getting to Know the Camera 1
2 1 3 4 14 13 8 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 Getting to Know the Camera 15 16 6 17 7 18 19 9 10 Self-timer lamp Stereo microphone (0 43) c (Y) button BKT button Audio connector cover Accessory terminal connector cover Cover for USB and HDMI connectors Lens release button (0 24) AF-mode button 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Focus-mode selector Lens mounting mark (0 23) Mirror Meter coupling lever Power connector cover Connector for external microphones Headphone connector Accessory terminal U
1 2 10 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 CPU contacts Lens mount (0 23) Tripod socket AF coupling Fn button 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 3 Battery-chamber cover Battery-chamber cover latch Memory card slot cover (0 25) Pv button Body cap (0 23) Getting to Know the Camera 3
1 2 3 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 1 Viewfinder eyepiece (0 10) 2 Rubber eyecup 3 Diopter adjustment control (0 10) 4 Live view selector (0 38, 43) 5 a button (0 38, 43) 6 AF-ON button 7 A button 8 Multi selector (0 14) 9 J button (0 14) 10 Focus selector lock 11 Speaker 4 Getting to Know the Camera 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 Memory card access lamp (0 25, 34) 13 i button 14 Tilting monitor (0 5) 15 R button 16 W (Y) button 17 X (T) button 18 Q/g (U) button 19 G button (0 13) 20 Charge lamp 21 K but
D The Connector Covers Be sure to close the covers when the connectors are not in use. Foreign matter in the connectors could cause malfunction. D The Speaker Close proximity to the speaker could corrupt data stored on magnetic stripe cards or other such magnetic storage devices. Keep magnetic storage devices away from the speaker. D The Monitor The angle of the monitor can be adjusted as shown.
D The Serial Number The product serial number is located behind the monitor. D Tilting the Monitor • • • • • • 6 Rotate the monitor gently within the limits of the hinges. Do not use force; failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera or monitor. Do not touch the area to the rear of the monitor. Be particularly careful not to touch the area shown. Failure to observe this precaution could cause product malfunction. Do not allow liquid to contact the monitor’s inner surface.
The Control Panel The following indicators appear in the control panel at default settings.
The Viewfinder The following indicators appear in the viewfinder at default settings.
D The Viewfinder When the battery is exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder will dim. The display will return to normal when a charged battery is inserted. D Temperature Extremes The brightness of the control panel and viewfinder displays varies with temperature, and response times may drop when the temperature is low; the displays will return to normal at room temperature.
A The Diopter Adjustment Control With your eye to the viewfinder, rotate the diopter control until display in the viewfinder is in sharp focus.
The Live View Displays (Photos/Movies) Press the a button to display the view through the lens in the monitor. Rotate the live view selector to C to take photographs or to 1 to record movies. ❚❚ Live View Photography The following indicators appear in the monitor at default settings.
13 “k” (appears when memory 17 18 19 20 21 remains for over 1000 exposures; 0 32) 14 Number of exposures remaining (0 32) 15 ISO sensitivity 16 ISO sensitivity indicator Auto ISO sensitivity indicator Aperture Shutter speed Metering Battery indicator (0 31) Touch shooting ❚❚ Movies 1 2 3 9 8 7 6 5 1 Recording indicator (0 43) “No movie” indicator 2 Time remaining (0 43) 3 Frame size and rate/image quality 4 Release mode (still photography) 12 Getting to Know the Camera 4 5 6 7 8 9 Subject trackin
The G Button Press the G button to view the menus. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 D PLAYBACK MENU C PHOTO SHOOTING MENU 1 MOVIE SHOOTING MENU A CUSTOM SETTING MENU B SETUP MENU N RETOUCH MENU O MY MENU/ m RECENT SETTINGS * d Help icon Current settings * You can choose the menu displayed. The default is [MY MENU].
❚❚ Using the Menus You can navigate the menus using the multi selector and J button. 1 Move cursor up 2 Select highlighted item 3 Display sub-menu, select 4 5 highlighted item, or move cursor right Move cursor down Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left 1 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. 2 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.
3 Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. 4 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. 5 Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item.
6 Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. 7 Select the highlighted option. • Press J. • To exit without making a selection, press the G button. • To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
D Grayed-Out Items Some items and menu options may be unavailable depending on the mode and camera state. Unavailable items are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. D Text Entry A keyboard is displayed when text entry is required. 1 Text display area 1 2 Keyboard area 3 Keyboard selection 2 3 • • • • • • • Enter characters at the current cursor position by highlighting them with the multi selector and pressing J.
A The d (Help) Icon • Where available, a description of the currently-selected item can be viewed by pressing the Q/g (U) button. • Press 1 or 3 to scroll. Press Q/g (U) again to return to the menus. • A Touch Controls You can also navigate the menus using touch controls.
First Steps Readying the Camera Attaching the Strap To attach a strap (whether the supplied strap or one that has been purchased separately): First Steps 19
Charging the Battery Charge the supplied EN-EL15b battery in the supplied MH-25a battery charger before use. Insert the battery and plug the charger in (depending on the country or region, the charger comes with either an AC wall adapter or a power cable). • AC wall adapter: After inserting the AC wall adapter into the charger AC inlet (q), slide the AC wall adapter latch as shown (w) and rotate the adapter 90 ° to fix it in place (e).
D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions in “For Your Safety” (0 xv) and “Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions” (0 55). D If the CHARGE Lamp Flashes Rapidly If the CHARGE lamp flashes rapidly (8 times a second): • A battery charging error has occurred: Unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. • The ambient temperature is too hot or too cold: Use the battery charger at temperatures within the designated temperature range (0 – 40 °C).
Inserting the Battery • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the battery. • Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side, slide the battery into the battery chamber until the latch locks it in place. ❚❚ Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand.
Attaching a Lens • The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR. • Be careful to prevent dust entering the camera. • Confirm that the camera is off before attaching the lens. - Remove the camera body cap (q, w) and rear lens cap (e, r). - Align the mounting marks on the camera (t) and lens (y).
- Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place (u, i). • Remove the lens cap before taking pictures. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). ❚❚ Detaching Lenses • After turning the camera off, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens in the direction shown (w). • After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.
Inserting Memory Cards • Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. • The camera has two memory card slots: Slot 1 (q) and Slot 2 (w). If you are using only one memory card, insert it into Slot 1. • Holding the memory card in the orientation shown, slide it straight into the slot until it clicks into place. ❚❚ Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover.
D Memory Cards • • • • • • • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. Do not perform the following operations during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer or other device. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
D The Write Protect Switch • B 16G SD memory cards are equipped with a write-protect switch. Sliding the switch to the “lock” position write-protects the card, protecting the data it contains. • If you attempt to release the shutter while a write-protected card is inserted, a warning will be displayed and no picture will be recorded. Unlock the memory card before attempting to take or delete pictures.
Camera Setup Choose a language and set the camera clock. Pictures cannot be taken nor settings adjusted until the clock is set. 1 Turn the camera on. When the camera is turned on for the first time after purchase, a languageselection dialog will be displayed. The languages available vary with the country or region in which the camera was originally purchased. Use the multi selector and J button to navigate the menus. Press 1 and 3 to highlight a language and press J to select.
2 Set the camera clock. Use the multi selector and J button to set the camera clock. Select time zone Select date format Select daylight saving time option Set time and date (note that the camera uses a 24-hour clock) The clock can be adjusted at any time using the [Time zone and date] > [Date and time] item in the setup menu.
D The B (“Clock Not Set”) Icon Flashing B icon in the control panel indicates that the camera clock has been reset. The date and time recorded with new photographs will not be correct; use the [Time zone and date] > [Date and time] item in the setup menu to set the clock to the correct time and date. The camera clock is powered by an independent clock battery. The clock battery charges when the main battery is inserted or the camera is powered by an optional power connector and AC adapter.
The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining Before taking photographs, check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. Battery Level Check the battery level before taking photographs. The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder. Control panel L K J I Viewfinder — — — — H d H (flashes) d (flashes) Description Battery fully charged. Battery partially discharged. Low battery. Charge battery or ready spare battery. Shutter release disabled.
Memory Card Indicators and Number of Exposures Remaining The control panel and viewfinder show the number of additional photographs that can be taken at current settings (i.e, the number of exposures remaining). • The control panel shows the slot or slots that currently hold a memory card (the example shows the icons displayed when cards are inserted in both slots). • At default settings, [Overflow] is selected for [Role played by card in Slot 2] in the photo shooting menu.
• If two memory cards are inserted, the camera will show the number of additional photographs that can be recorded to the card in Slot 1. When the card in Slot 1 is full, the display will show the number of exposures remaining on the card in Slot 2. • Values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred. For example, values between 1400 and 1499 are shown as 1.4 k. • If the memory card is full or locked or a card error has occurred, the icon for the affected slot will flash.
Basic Photography and Playback Taking Photographs (b Mode) Select b (auto) mode for simple “point-and-shoot” photography. Photographs can be framed in the viewfinder (viewfinder photography) or in the monitor (live view photography). Framing Photographs in the Viewfinder (Viewfinder Photography) 1 Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to b.
2 Ready the camera. Holding the handgrip in your right hand and cradling the camera body or lens with your left, bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest. 3 Frame the photograph. • Frame a photograph in the viewfinder. • Position the main subject in the AF-area brackets.
4 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. • The in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder when the focus operation is complete. Viewfinder display (steady) (steady) (steady) (flashes) Description The subject is in focus. The focus point is in front of the subject. The focus point is behind the subject. The camera is unable to focus using autofocus. • The active focus point is displayed in the viewfinder.
5 Smoothly press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light while the photograph is being recorded. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete. A The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography) The camera uses a standby timer to help reduce the drain on the battery.
Framing Photographs in the Monitor (Live View) 1 Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to b. 2 Rotate the live view selector to C (live view photography). 3 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and live view will start. The viewfinder will go dark and the view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor.
4 Ready the camera. Hold the handgrip securely in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. 5 Frame the photograph. • Position the subject near the center of the frame. • At default settings, the camera automatically detects portrait subjects and positions the focus point over their faces or eyes. 6 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. If the camera is able to focus, the focus point will be displayed in green.
7 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The monitor turns off during shooting. 8 Press the a button to exit live view.
D Shooting in Live View • • • • • Although these effects are not visible in the final pictures, during live view you may notice that: - Moving objects in the display appear distorted (individual subjects such as trains or cars moving at high speed through the frame may be distorted, or the entire frame may appear distorted when the camera is panned horizontally) - Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots are present in the display - Bright regions or bands may appear in scenes lit by flash
D The Count Down Display A count down will appear in the top left corner of the display approximately 30 s before live view ends automatically. • If the timer has been triggered by Custom Setting c4 [Monitor off delay], the count down will be displayed in black starting 30 s before the timer expires, switching to red when there are only 5 s to go.
Recording Movies (b Mode) b (auto) mode can also be used for simple “point-and-shoot” movie recording. A “Filming” Versus “Recording” Throughout this manual, the terms “filming” and “recording” are used as follows: “filming” is used if the live view selector is rotated to 1, while “recording” refers to the act of shooting footage using the movie-record button. 1 Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to b. 2 Rotate the live view selector to 1 (movie live view).
3 Press the a button. • The mirror will be raised and live view will start. The viewfinder will go dark and the view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. • During live view, exposure for movies and photographs can be previewed in the monitor. 4 Press the movie-record button to start recording.
• A recording indicator will be displayed in the monitor. The monitor also shows the time remaining, or in other words the approximate amount of new footage that can be recorded to the memory card. 1 Recording indicator 2 Time remaining • Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone. Do not cover the microphone during recording. • Focus can be adjusted by tapping your subject in the monitor. 5 Press the movie-record button again to end recording. 6 Press the a button to exit live view.
D Recording Movies • When filming movies, you may notice the following in the display. These phenomena will also be visible in any footage recorded with the camera.
• Sounds made by the camera may be audible in footage recorded: - During autofocus - When power aperture is used - During aperture adjustment - With vibration reduction enabled on vibration reduction (VR) lenses • If the sound level is displayed in red, the volume is too high. Adjust microphone sensitivity. D The Count-Down Display • A count-down timer will be displayed in the top left corner of the monitor 30 s before movie recording ends automatically.
Taking Photos During Filming Photos can be taken during filming by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down. The resulting photo will have an aspect ratio of 16:9. • A C icon will flash in the display when a photo is taken. • Photos can be taken while recording is in progress. Taking photos does not interrupt movie recording. D Taking Photos During Filming • Up to 40 photographs can be taken with each movie. Note that photos can be taken even when the subject is not in focus.
Playback Press the K button to view photos and movies recorded with the camera. 1 Press the K button. • A picture will be displayed in the monitor. • The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is shown by an icon. 2 Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. • Additional pictures can also be viewed by flicking a finger left or right over the display. • To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
A Image Review When [On] is selected for [Image review] in the playback menu, pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting without the user pressing the K button.
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon. Tap the a icon in the display or press J to start playback (a progress bar shows your approximate position in the movie).
❚❚ Movie Playback Operations To Pause Resume Rewind/ advance Start slowmotion playback Description Press 3 to pause playback. Press J to resume playback when playback is paused or during rewind/advance. • Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. Speed increases with each press, from 2× to 4× to 8× to 16×. • Keep 4 or 2 pressed to skip respectively to the first frame or last frame. • The first frame is indicated by a h in the top right corner of the display, the last frame by a i.
To Description If the movie contains indices, rotating the subcommand dial takes you to the next or previous index. Skip to index • Indices can be added or removed from the [EDIT MOVIE] menu, which can be displayed by pausing playback and pressing the i button. Press X (T) to increase volume, W (Y) to Adjust volume decrease. To display the [EDIT MOVIE] menu, pause playback Trim movie and press the i button. Exit Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.
Deleting Unwanted Pictures Pictures can be deleted as described below. Note that once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. 1 Display the picture. • Press the K button to start playback and press 4 or 2 until the desired picture is displayed. • The location of the current image is shown by an icon at the bottom left corner of the display. 2 Delete the picture • Press the O (Q) button; a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press the O (Q) button again to delete the image and return to playback.
Technical Notes Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Camera Care Do Not Drop Do not drop the camera or lens or subject them to blows. The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. ● Keep Dry Keep the camera dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism caused by water inside the camera can not only be expensive to repair but can in fact cause irreparable damage.
● Lasers and other bright light sources Do not direct lasers or other extremely bright light sources toward the lens, as this could damage the camera’s image sensor. ● 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 fresh water and then dry the camera thoroughly.
● Do Not Touch the Shutter Curtain • The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged: under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain, poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. These actions could scratch, deform, or tear the curtain. • The shutter curtain may appear to be unevenly colored; this does not indicate a malfunction. It also has no effect on pictures.
Turn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source Removing or disconnecting the power source while the camera is on could damage the product. Particular care should be taken not to remove or disconnect the power source while images are being recorded or deleted. ● 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.
Battery Care Precautions for Use If improperly handled, batteries may rupture or leak, causing the product to corrode. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries: - Turn the product off before replacing the battery. - Batteries may be hot after extended use. - Keep the battery terminals clean. - Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. - Do not short or disassemble batteries or expose them to flame or excessive heat.
• • • • • • 60 Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use. The camera and charger draw minute amounts of charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point that it will no longer function. 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. Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures of 5 °C–35 °C (41 °F–95 °F).
Charge Batteries Before Use Charge the battery before use. The supplied battery is not fully charged at shipment. ● Ready Spare Batteries Before taking photographs, ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. ● Have Fully-Charged Spare Batteries Ready on Cold Days Partially-charged batteries may not function on cold days.
Using the Charger • • • • • Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging; failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged. Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging again. Do not short the charger terminals. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger. Unplug the charger when it is not in use.
Specifications Nikon D780 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective Nikon FX format angle of view Effective pixels Effective 24.5 million pixels Image sensor Type Total pixels Dustreduction system 35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor 25.
Storage • • • Image size (pixels) • • • • File format (image quality) • • 64 FX (36×24) image area: - 6048 × 4024 (Large: 24.3 M) - 4528 × 3016 (Medium: 13.7 M) - 3024 × 2016 (Small: 6.1 M) DX (24×16) image area: - 3936 × 2624 (Large: 10.3 M) - 2944 × 1968 (Medium: 5.8 M) - 1968 × 1312 (Small: 2.6 M) 1:1 (24×24) image area: - 4016 × 4016 (Large: 16.1 M) - 3008 × 3008 (Medium: 9.0 M) - 2000 × 2000 (Small: 4.0 M) 16:9 (36×20) image area: - 6048 × 3400 (Large: 20.6 M) - 4528 × 2544 (Medium: 11.
Storage Picture Control System Media Double card slots File system Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat, Creative Picture Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached, Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon); selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-II compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards The card in Slot 2 can be used for overf
Viewfinder Focusing screen Reflex mirror Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII screen (with AF-area brackets; framing grid can be displayed) Quick return Pressing Pv button stops lens aperture down to value Depth-of-field selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S preview modes) Lens aperture Instant return, electronically controlled Lens • • Compatible lenses 66 • • • • Types G, E, and D (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) Other AF NIKKOR lenses (excluding IX NIKKOR lenses and lenses f
Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter; electronic shutter 1/8000–30 s (choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV, extendable to 900 s in mode M); Bulb; Time; X200 X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower • Auto FP high-speed sync supported Release Release mode Approximate frame advance rate Self-timer S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet s
Exposure • Metering system • • • Metering mode • • • Range * • • * 68 Viewfinder photography: TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels Live view: TTL exposure metering performed by image sensor Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E, and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12 mm circle in center of frame; diamete
Exposure Exposure meter coupling Mode Exposure compensation Exposure lock ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) Active D-Lighting Combined CPU and AI b: Auto, P: programmed auto with flexible program, S: shutter-priority auto, A: aperture-priority auto, M: manual • EFCT Special effects modes: j night vision; f super vivid; d pop; e photo illustration; k toy camera effect; l miniature effect; m selective color; 8 silhouette; 9 high key; ! low key • U1 and U2: user settings –5 – +5 EV; −3 – +3 EV w
Autofocus • Type Detection range Lens servo Focus points 70 Viewfinder photography: TTL phase detection performed using Advanced Multi-CAM 3500 II autofocus sensor module with support for 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 sensors); autofocus fine-tuning supported • Live view: Hybrid phase-detection/contrast-detect AF performed by image sensor; autofocus fine-tuning supported • Viewfinder photography 1: −3 – +19 EV • Live view 2: −5 – +19 EV; −7 – +19 EV with low-lig
Autofocus • Viewfinder photography: Single-point AF, 9-, 21-, or 51- point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF, auto-area AF AF-area mode • Live view: Pinpoint AF (still photography only, singleservo AF/AF-S), single-point AF, dynamic-area AF (still photography only, continuous-servo AF/AF-C), widearea AF (S), wide-area AF (L), auto-area AF Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button Focus lock halfway (single-servo AF/AF-S) or by pressing A button Flash • Viewfinder photography: TTL fl
Flash Flash-ready indicator Accessory shoe Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after flash is fired at full output ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless Lighting, modeling Nikon illumination, FV lock, Color Information Creative Communication, auto FP high-speed sync, AF-assist for Lighting System (CLS) multi-area AF (viewfinder photography), unified flash control Sync ter
Movie Metering system Metering mode TTL metering using camera image sensor Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted • 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 30p (progressive), 25p, 24p 1920 × 1080; 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p • 1920 × 1080 (slow-motion); 30p ×4, 25p ×4, 24p ×5 * Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.
Movie Manual selection (ISO 100 to 51200; choose from step sizes of 1/3 and 1/2 EV) with additional options available equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.5, 0.
Playback Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom cropping, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, picture rating, auto image rotation, and index marking Interface Type C USB connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection to built-in USB port is recommended HDMI output Type C HDMI connector Stereo mini-pin jack (3.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth • Wi-Fi 76 Standards: - IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Africa, Asia, and Oceania) - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico) - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the Americas) • Operating frequency: - 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11; Africa, Asia, and Oceania) - 2412–2462 MHz (channel 11) and 5180–5825 MHz (U.S.A.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth • Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 • Operating frequency: - Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz Bluetooth - Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz • Maximum output power (EIRP): - Bluetooth: –2.6 dBm - Bluetooth Low Energy: –4.1 dBm Approximately 10 m (32 ft) * Range (line of * Without interference. Range may vary with signal sight) strength and presence or absence of obstacles.
Tripod socket Tripod socket 1/4 in. (ISO 1222) Dimensions/weight Dimensions Approx. 143.5 × 115.5 × 76 mm (5.7 × 4.6 × 3 in.) (W× H × D) Approx. 840 g (1 lb. 13.7 oz.) with battery and SD Weight memory card but without body cap; approx. 755 g/1 lb. 10.7 oz.
❚❚ MH-25a Battery Charger Rated input Rated output Supported batteries Charging time Operating temperature Dimensions (W× H × D) Length of power cable Weight AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.23–0.12 A DC 8.4 V/1.2 A EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes * Time required to charge battery at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) Approx. 95 × 33.5 × 71 mm (3.7 × 1.3 × 2.8 in.), excluding projections Approx.
❚❚ EN-EL15b Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: Type Rated capacity Operating temperature Dimensions (W× H × D) Weight 80 Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 7.0 V/1900 mAh 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) Approx. 40 × 56 × 20.5 mm (1.6 × 2.2 × 0.8 in.) Approx. 80 g (2.
D 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.
D Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • Exif version 2.31: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.31, a standard introduced with the goal of improving the interoperability of printers and digital cameras, making it easier to produce high-quality prints.
Approved Memory Cards • The camera can be used with SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards. • UHS-I and UHS-II are supported. • Cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or better are recommended for movie recording and playback. Slower speeds may result in recording or playback being interrupted. • When choosing cards for use in card readers, be sure they are compatible with the device. • Contact the manufacturer for information on features, operation, and limitations on use.
Battery Endurance The movie footage or number of shots that can be recorded with a fully-charged EN-EL15b (1900 mAh) rechargeable Li-ion battery is given below. 1 Actual endurance varies with such factors as the condition of the battery, the interval between shots, and the options selected in the camera menus.
To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15b batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance. • Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose their charge if left unused. 1 EN-EL15c/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. Note, however, that fewer pictures may sometimes be taken on a single charge with the EN-EL15 than with an EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a.
4 Actual battery endurance as measured under conditions specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR lens. Figures are for a 32 GB SanDisk SD UHS-II memory card (SDSDXPK-032G-JNJIP – 32GB, measured in September 2019). Measurement performed at default settings. • Each shot can be up to 29 minutes 59 seconds in length. • Each shot can be up to 4 GB in size.
Trademarks and Licenses • The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Apple®, App Store®, the Apple logos, iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®, Mac, macOS, and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and/or other countries. • Android, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Nikon is under license. • Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
D Unicode® Character Database License (Unicode® Character Database) The software for this product uses the Unicode® Character Database License open-source software. The terms of the software license are as follows: COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE Copyright © 1991-2019 Unicode, Inc. All rights reserved. Distributed under the Terms of Use in https://www.unicode.org/copyright.html.
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Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
Power Cable At voltages over AC 125 V (U.S.A. only): The power cable must be rated for the voltage in use, be at least AWG no. 18 gauge, and have SVG insulation or better with a NEMA 6P-15 plug rated for AC 250 V 15 A. Notice for Customers in Canada CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The permission of the United States government is not required for export to countries other than the following, which as of this writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change). The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions.
Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c) Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is the passed down through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband, and finally to the RF chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns off at the end of the packet. Therefore, the transmitter will be on only while one of the aforementioned packets is being transmitted.
FCC/ISED RF Exposure Statement The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
Notice for Customers in the UK Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment type D780 is in compliance with Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The full text of the UKCA declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/UKCA_DoC_N1722.
A Conformity Marking The standards with which the camera complies can be viewed using the Conformity marking option in the setup menu.
Kit Lens Manual Kit Lenses AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR Lens Manual Note that lens kits may not be available in some countries or regions.
❚❚ Parts of the Lens The parts of the AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR are listed below.
❚❚ Specifications Type Focal length Maximum aperture Type G AF-S lens with built-in CPU and F mount 24–120 mm f/4 17 elements in 13 groups (including 2 ED lens Lens construction elements, 3 aspherical lens elements, and lens elements with Nano Crystal Coat) 84° – 20° 20´ (Nikon FX-format D-SLR cameras) Angle of view 61° – 13° 20´ (Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras) Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters (24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85, 120) Distance Output to camera information Zoom Manual zoom using independent
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm Aperture range Metering system Filter-attachment size Dimensions Weight 9 (rounded diaphragm opening) Fully automatic f/4–22 Full aperture 77 mm (P = 0.75 mm) Approx. 84 mm maximum diameter × 103.5 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange) Approx. 710 g (1 lb 9.1 oz) • Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice.
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Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty Dear Nikon Customer, We thank you for your purchasing this Nikon product. Should your Nikon product require warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom it was purchased or a member of our authorized service network within the sales territory of Nikon Europe B.V. (e.g. Europe/Russia/others). See details under: https://www.europe-nikon.
2. This warranty will not cover: • necessary maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear. • modifications to upgrade the product from its normal purpose as described in user manuals, without the prior written consent of Nikon. • transport costs and all risks of transport relating directly or indirectly to the warranty of the products.
4. This service warranty does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national laws in force, nor the consumer’s right against the dealer arising from their sales/ purchase contract. Notice: An overview of all authorized Nikon Service Stations can be found online by following this Link (URL = https://www.europe-nikon.com/service/).
E L P Nikon D780 M SA DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual (with Warranty) No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page xv). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
