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D750
Model Name: N1404
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AFor Your Safety
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in “For Your Safety” (0 xiii–xvi).

Package Contents
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DK-21 rubber eyecup
(0 107)
BF-1B body cap
(0 27, 442)

D750 camera (0 1)
EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover
(0 25, 26)

MH-25a battery charger (comes with either an AC wall
adapter or power cable of a type and shape that varies
with the country or region of sale; 0 25)
DK-5 eyepiece cap (0 107)
UC-E17 USB cable (0 266, 271)
AN-DC14 strap (0 24)
Warranty

User’s Manual (this guide)
ViewNX 2 installer CD (0 262)

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Table of Contents
Package Contents.......................................................................... i
For Your Safety........................................................................... xiii
Notices........................................................................................ xvii
Wireless ..................................................................................... xxiv
Introduction

Getting to Know the Camera...................................................... 1
The Camera Body .................................................................................. 1
The Mode Dial ........................................................................................ 6
The Release-Mode Dial........................................................................ 7
The Control Panel.................................................................................. 8
The Viewfinder ..................................................................................... 10
The Information Display ................................................................... 12
The P button ......................................................................................... 16
Using the Tilting Monitor ................................................................. 17
The Multi Selector ............................................................................... 19
Camera Menus ............................................................................ 20
Using Camera Menus......................................................................... 21
First Steps..................................................................................... 24
Basic Photography and Playback

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes)............ 34
Basic Playback............................................................................. 37
Deleting Unwanted Photographs................................................. 38
Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation
(Scene Mode)

k Portrait ...................................................................................... 42
l Landscape................................................................................ 42
p Child........................................................................................... 42
m Sports......................................................................................... 42
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n Close Up...................................................................................
o Night Portrait .........................................................................
r Night Landscape...................................................................
s Party/Indoor ...........................................................................
t Beach/Snow............................................................................
u Sunset .......................................................................................
v Dusk/Dawn .............................................................................
w Pet Portrait..............................................................................
x Candlelight ...............................................................................
y Blossom ....................................................................................
z Autumn Colors.......................................................................
0 Food ...........................................................................................
Special Effects
% Night Vision ............................................................................
g Color Sketch..........................................................................
i Miniature Effect ...................................................................
u Selective Color.......................................................................
1 Silhouette ................................................................................
2 High Key...................................................................................
3 Low Key....................................................................................
Options Available in Live View ......................................................
Live View Photography
Focus .......................................................................................................
Manual Focus .......................................................................................
Using the P Button.............................................................................
The Live View Display: Live View Photography .......................
The Information Display: Live View Photography ..................
Movie Live View

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Indices..................................................................................................... 70
Using the P Button............................................................................. 71
The Live View Display: Movie Live View ..................................... 74
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The Information Display: Movie Live View................................. 75
Image Area............................................................................................. 76
Taking Photos During Movie Live View ...................................... 77
Viewing Movies........................................................................... 79
Editing Movies ............................................................................ 81
Trimming Movies ................................................................................ 81
Saving Selected Frames.................................................................... 86
P, S, A, and M Modes

P: Programmed Auto.......................................................................... 89
S: Shutter-Priority Auto...................................................................... 90
A: Aperture-Priority Auto .................................................................. 91
M: Manual ............................................................................................... 93
Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) ................................. 95
User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes

Saving User Settings .......................................................................... 99
Recalling User Settings................................................................... 101
Resetting User Settings.................................................................. 101
Release Mode

103

Choosing a Release Mode...................................................... 103
Self-Timer Mode (E) ............................................................... 106
Mirror up Mode (V).............................................................. 109
Image Recording Options

110

Image Area................................................................................ 110
Image Quality and Size........................................................... 115
Image Quality .................................................................................... 115
Image Size........................................................................................... 118
Using Two Memory Cards ...................................................... 119

Focus

120

Autofocus .................................................................................. 120
Autofocus Mode................................................................................ 121
AF-Area Mode .................................................................................... 123
Focus Point Selection...................................................................... 127
Focus Lock........................................................................................... 129
Manual Focus ............................................................................ 132
ISO Sensitivity

134

Auto ISO Sensitivity Control .................................................. 136
Exposure

139

Metering .................................................................................... 139
Autoexposure Lock.................................................................. 141
Exposure Compensation ........................................................ 143
White Balance

145

Fine-Tuning White Balance .................................................... 149
Choosing a Color Temperature ............................................. 152
Preset Manual ........................................................................... 155
Viewfinder Photography................................................................ 155
Live View (Spot White Balance) ................................................... 159
Managing Presets ............................................................................. 162
Image Enhancement

165

Picture Controls........................................................................ 165
Selecting a Picture Control............................................................ 165
Modifying Picture Controls ........................................................... 167
Creating Custom Picture Controls.............................................. 170
Sharing Custom Picture Controls................................................ 173
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows .................... 175
Active D-Lighting.............................................................................. 175
High Dynamic Range (HDR).......................................................... 177
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Flash Photography

180

Using the Built-in Flash .......................................................... 180
Auto Pop-up Modes ........................................................................ 180
Manual Pop-up Modes................................................................... 182
Flash Compensation ............................................................... 188
FV Lock ...................................................................................... 190
Remote Control Photography

193

Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control.......................... 193
Wireless Remote Controllers ................................................. 197
WR-1 Wireless Remote Controllers ............................................ 197
WR-R10/WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers...................... 197
Other Shooting Options
Viewfinder Photography: The P Button..............................
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings ..................
Bracketing.................................................................................
Multiple Exposure ...................................................................
Interval Timer Photography..................................................
Time-Lapse Photography ......................................................
Non-CPU Lenses.......................................................................
Location Data ...........................................................................
More on Playback

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Viewing Pictures ...................................................................... 241
Full-Frame Playback ........................................................................ 241
Thumbnail Playback........................................................................ 243
Calendar Playback............................................................................ 244
The P Button ...................................................................................... 245
Photo Information................................................................... 246
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom................................. 255
Protecting Photographs from Deletion .............................. 257
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Deleting Photographs............................................................. 258
Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback.................... 258
The Playback Menu.......................................................................... 260
Connections

262

Installing ViewNX 2.................................................................. 262
Using ViewNX 2 ........................................................................ 266
Copy Pictures to the Computer................................................... 266
Ethernet and Wireless Networks................................................. 269
Printing Photographs.............................................................. 271
Connecting the Printer ................................................................... 271
Printing Pictures One at a Time ................................................... 272
Printing Multiple Pictures .............................................................. 274
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set...................................... 275
Viewing Photographs on TV .................................................. 277
HDMI Options .................................................................................... 278
Wi-Fi

281

What Wi-Fi Can Do for You..................................................... 281
Accessing the Camera ............................................................. 282
WPS (Android Only) ......................................................................... 284
PIN Entry (Android Only)................................................................ 285
SSID (Android and iOS)................................................................... 286
Selecting Pictures for Upload ................................................ 289
Selecting Individual Pictures for Upload.................................. 289
Selecting Multiple Pictures for Upload ..................................... 291
Menu Guide

292

Defaults ...................................................................................... 292
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ......................... 300
Playback Menu Options ................................................................. 300
Playback Folder ........................................................................ 300
Hide Image................................................................................. 301
Playback Display Options ..................................................... 302
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Copy Image(s)........................................................................... 303
Image Review ........................................................................... 307
After Delete ............................................................................... 307
Rotate Tall .................................................................................. 308
Slide Show ................................................................................. 308
C The Photo Shooting Menu:
Photo Shooting Options ................................................... 310
Photo Shooting Menu Options ................................................... 310
Reset Photo Shooting Menu ............................................... 311
Storage Folder.......................................................................... 311
File Naming ............................................................................... 313
Color Space ............................................................................... 314
Vignette Control...................................................................... 315
Auto Distortion Control ........................................................ 316
Long Exposure NR
(Long Exposure Noise Reduction) ................................ 317
High ISO NR ............................................................................... 317
1 The Movie Shooting Menu:
Movie Shooting Options................................................... 318
Movie Shooting Menu Options................................................... 318
Reset Movie Shooting Menu............................................... 318
Destination................................................................................ 319
Frame Size/Frame Rate ......................................................... 319
Movie Quality ........................................................................... 320
Microphone Sensitivity ......................................................... 320
Frequency Response.............................................................. 320
Wind Noise Reduction........................................................... 321
White Balance........................................................................... 321
Set Picture Control.................................................................. 321
Movie ISO Sensitivity Settings............................................ 322
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings........... 323
Custom Settings ............................................................................... 324
Reset Custom Settings .......................................................... 326

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a: Autofocus ....................................................................................326
a1: AF-C Priority Selection .................................................... 326
a2: AF-S Priority Selection..................................................... 327
a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On ....................................... 328
a4: Focus Point Illumination ................................................ 329
a5: AF Point Illumination....................................................... 329
a6: Focus Point Wrap-Around ............................................. 330
a7: Number of Focus Points................................................. 330
a8: Store Points by Orientation........................................... 331
a9: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator......................................... 332
b: Metering/Exposure..................................................................333
b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value.............................................. 333
b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl .......................................... 333
b3: Easy Exposure Compensation ..................................... 334
b4: Matrix Metering ................................................................ 335
b5: Center-Weighted Area ................................................... 335
b6: Fine-tune Optimal Exposure ........................................ 336
c: Timers/AE Lock ..........................................................................336
c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L......................................... 336
c2: Standby timer..................................................................... 336
c3: Self-Timer............................................................................. 337
c4: Monitor off Delay .............................................................. 337
c5: Remote on Duration (ML-L3) ........................................ 337
d: Shooting/Display......................................................................338
d1: Beep ...................................................................................... 338
d2: Continuous Low-Speed ................................................. 338
d3: Max. Continuous Release .............................................. 339
d4: Exposure Delay Mode..................................................... 339
d5: Flash Warning.................................................................... 339
d6: File Number Sequence................................................... 340
d7: Viewfinder Grid Display ................................................. 341
d8: Easy ISO................................................................................ 341
d9: Information Display......................................................... 341
d10: LCD Illumination ............................................................ 342
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d11: MB-D16 Battery Type ................................................... 343
d12: Battery Order................................................................... 344
e: Bracketing/Flash....................................................................... 345
e1: Flash Sync Speed.............................................................. 345
e2: Flash Shutter Speed ........................................................ 346
e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash.......................................... 347
e4: Exposure Comp. for Flash ............................................. 353
e5: Modeling Flash.................................................................. 353
e6: Auto Bracketing Set......................................................... 353
e7: Bracketing Order .............................................................. 354
f: Controls ........................................................................................ 354
f1: OK Button............................................................................. 354
f2: Assign Fn Button ............................................................... 356
f3: Assign Preview Button .................................................... 361
f4: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button ................................................ 361
f5: Customize Command Dials ........................................... 363
f6: Release Button to Use Dial............................................. 365
f7: Slot Empty Release Lock................................................. 365
f8: Reverse Indicators............................................................. 366
f9: Assign Movie Record Button......................................... 366
f10: Assign MB-D16 4 Button............................................. 367
f11: Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button.................................. 368
g: Movie............................................................................................ 370
g1: Assign Fn Button.............................................................. 370
g2: Assign Preview Button................................................... 372
g3: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button ............................................... 373
g4: Assign Shutter Button .................................................... 373
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup........................................ 374
Setup Menu Options....................................................................... 374
Format Memory Card ............................................................ 375
Monitor Brightness................................................................. 376
Monitor Color Balance........................................................... 377
Image Dust Off Ref Photo .................................................... 378
Flicker Reduction..................................................................... 380
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Time Zone and Date ............................................................... 381
Language.................................................................................... 381
Auto Image Rotation .............................................................. 382
Battery Info ................................................................................ 383
Image Comment...................................................................... 384
Copyright Information........................................................... 385
Save/Load Settings ................................................................. 386
Virtual Horizon.......................................................................... 388
AF Fine-tune .............................................................................. 389
Eye-Fi Upload ............................................................................ 391
Conformity Marking ............................................................... 392
Firmware Version..................................................................... 392
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies .......... 393
Retouch Menu Options .................................................................. 393
Creating Retouched Copies .......................................................... 395
D-Lighting .................................................................................. 397
Red-Eye Correction ................................................................. 398
Trim............................................................................................... 399
Monochrome ............................................................................ 400
Filter Effects ............................................................................... 401
Color Balance ............................................................................ 402
Image Overlay........................................................................... 403
NEF (RAW) Processing............................................................ 406
Resize ........................................................................................... 408
Quick Retouch .......................................................................... 411
Straighten................................................................................... 411
Distortion Control.................................................................... 412
Fisheye......................................................................................... 413
Color Outline ............................................................................. 413
Color Sketch .............................................................................. 414
Perspective Control ................................................................ 415
Miniature Effect ........................................................................ 416
Selective Color.......................................................................... 417
Side-by-side Comparison ..................................................... 419
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O My Menu/m Recent Settings............................................ 421
Recent Settings ................................................................................. 425
Technical Notes

426

Compatible Lenses.................................................................. 426
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) ...................................... 433
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS).............................. 433
Other Accessories .................................................................... 441
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter .................... 445
Caring for the Camera ............................................................ 447
Storage................................................................................................. 447
Cleaning............................................................................................... 447
The Low-Pass Filter.......................................................................... 448
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions .................... 455
Available Settings.................................................................... 460
Exposure Program (Mode P) .................................................. 462
Troubleshooting...................................................................... 463
Battery/Display.................................................................................. 463
Shooting (All Modes) ...................................................................... 464
Shooting (P, S, A, M) .......................................................................... 467
Playback............................................................................................... 468
Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks).............................................................. 469
Miscellaneous.................................................................................... 469
Error Messages......................................................................... 470
Specifications ........................................................................... 477
Approved Memory Cards....................................................... 491
Memory Card Capacity ........................................................... 492
Battery Life................................................................................ 494
Lenses That May Block the Built-in Flash and AF-Assist
Illuminator........................................................................... 496
Index .......................................................................................... 501

xii

For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this
equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the
product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all

A warnings before using this Nikon product.
❚❚ WARNINGS
A Keep the sun out of the frame

A Turn off immediately in the event of

Keep the sun well out of the frame
when shooting backlit subjects.
Sunlight focused into the camera
when the sun is in or close to the
frame could cause a fire.
A Do not look at the sun through the
viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light
source through the viewfinder could
cause permanent visual impairment.
A Using the viewfinder diopter adjustment
control
When operating the viewfinder
diopter adjustment control with your
eye to the viewfinder, care should be
taken not to put your finger in your
eye accidentally.

malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the
equipment or AC adapter (available
separately), unplug the AC adapter
and remove the battery immediately,
taking care to avoid burns.
Continued operation could result in
injury. After removing the battery,
take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service center for
inspection.
A Do not use in the presence of flammable
gas
Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as
this could result in explosion or fire.
A Keep out of reach of children
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in injury. In addition,
note that small parts constitute a
choking hazard. Should a child
swallow any part of this equipment,
consult a physician immediately.

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A Do not disassemble

A Observe caution when using the flash

Touching the product’s internal parts
could result in injury. In the event of
malfunction, the product should be
repaired only by a qualified
technician. Should the product break
open as the result of a fall or other
accident, remove the battery and/or
AC adapter and then take the product
to a Nikon-authorized service center
for inspection.
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.
A Do not remain in contact with the
camera, battery, or charger for extended
periods while the devices are on or in use
Parts of the device become hot.
Leaving the device in direct contact
with the skin for extended periods
may result in low-temperature burns.
A Do not leave the product where it will be
exposed to extremely high
temperatures, such as in an enclosed
automobile or in direct sunlight
Failure to observe this precaution
could cause damage or fire.
A Do not aim a flash at the operator of a
motor vehicle
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in accidents.

• Using the camera with the flash in
close contact with the skin or other
objects could cause burns.
• Using the flash close to the subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. The flash should be no
less than one meter (3 ft 4 in.) from
the subject. Particular care should
be observed when photographing
infants.
A Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care
should be taken to avoid injury due to
broken glass and to prevent the liquid
crystal from the monitor touching the
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
A Do not carry tripods with a lens or camera
attached
You could trip or accidentally strike
others, resulting in injury.

A Observe proper precautions when

handling batteries
Batteries may leak, overheat, rupture,
or catch fire if improperly handled.
Observe the following precautions
when handling batteries for use in
this product:
• Use only batteries approved for use
in this equipment.
• Do not short or disassemble the
battery.
• Do not expose the battery or the
camera in which it is inserted to
powerful physical shocks.
• Be sure the product is off before
replacing the battery. If you are
using an AC adapter, be sure it is
unplugged.
• Do not attempt to insert the battery
upside down or backwards.
• Do not expose the battery to flame
or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the battery. Do not
transport or store the battery with
metal objects such as necklaces or
hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage
to the product, be sure to remove
the battery when no charge
remains.

• When the battery is not in use,
attach the terminal cover and store
in a cool, dry place.
• The battery may be hot
immediately after use or when the
product has been used on battery
power for an extended period.
Before removing the battery turn
the camera off and allow the battery
to cool.
• Discontinue use immediately
should you notice any changes in
the battery, such as discoloration or
deformation.
A Observe proper precautions when
handling the charger
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in injury or
product malfunction due to fire or
electric shock.
• Do not short the charger terminals.
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in overheating and
damage to the charger.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued use could
result in fire.

• Do not handle the power cable or
go near the charger during
thunderstorms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in
electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, or forcibly
tug or bend the power cable. Do
not place it under heavy objects or
expose it to heat or flame. Should
the insulation be damaged and the
wires become exposed, take the
power cable to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for
inspection. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or charger
with wet hands. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in injury
or product malfunction due to fire
or electric shock.
• Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from
one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe
this precaution could damage the
product or cause overheating or fire.

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A Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the
purpose to maintain compliance with
product regulations.
A CD-ROMs
CD-ROMs containing software or
manuals should not be played back
on audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could
cause hearing loss or damage the
equipment.
A Follow the directions of airline and
hospital personnel
This camera transmits radio
frequencies that could interfere with
medical equipment or aircraft
navigation. Disable the wireless
network feature and remove all
wireless accessories from the camera
before boarding an aircraft, and turn
the camera off during take off and
landing. In medical facilities, follow
staff instructions regarding the use of
wireless devices.

Notices
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this product may be reproduced,
damages resulting from the use of
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a
this product.
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• While every effort has been made to
any language in any form, by any
ensure that the information in these
means, without Nikon’s prior written manuals is accurate and complete,
permission.
we would appreciate it were you to
• Nikon reserves the right to change
bring any errors or omissions to the
the appearance and specifications
attention of the Nikon
of the hardware and software
representative in your area (address
described in these manuals at any
provided separately).
time and without prior notice.

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.
This symbol indicates
that electrical and
electronic equipment is
to be collected
separately.
The following apply only
to users in European countries:
• This product is designated for
separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not
dispose of as household waste.
• Separate collection and recycling
helps conserve natural resources
and prevent negative consequences
for human health and the
environment that might result from
incorrect disposal.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.

This symbol on the
battery indicates that the
battery is to be collected
separately.
The following apply only
to users in European
countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with
this symbol or not, are designated
for separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not
dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.

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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
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.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
CAUTIONS
protection against harmful
Modifications
interference in a residential
The FCC requires the user be notified
installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio that any changes or modifications
frequency energy and, if not installed made to this device that are not
expressly approved by Nikon
and used in accordance with the
Corporation may void the user’s
instructions, may cause harmful
authority to operate the equipment.
interference to radio
communications. However, there is Interface Cables
no guarantee that interference will
Use the interface cables sold or
not occur in a particular installation. If provided by Nikon for your
this equipment does cause harmful equipment. Using other interface
interference to radio or television
cables may exceed the limits of Class
reception, which can be determined B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
by turning the equipment off and on,
Notice for Customers in the State of California
the user is encouraged to try to
WARNING: Handling the cord on this
correct the interference by one or
product may expose you to lead, a
more of the following measures:
chemical known to the State of
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
California to cause birth defects or
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road,
outlet on a circuit different from that Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
to which the receiver is connected. Tel.: 631-547-4200
• Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/television
technician for help.

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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 • Cautions on certain copies and
reproductions
or reproduced
The government has issued cautions
Do not copy or reproduce paper
money, coins, securities, government on copies or reproductions of
bonds, or local government bonds,
securities issued by private
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift
even if such copies or reproductions
certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or
are stamped “Sample.”
coupon tickets, except when a
The copying or reproduction of
minimum of necessary copies are to
paper money, coins, or securities
be provided for business use by a
which are circulated in a foreign
company. Also, do not copy or
country is prohibited.
reproduce passports issued by the
Unless the prior permission of the
government, licenses issued by public
government has been obtained, the agencies and private groups, ID cards,
copying or reproduction of unused
and tickets, such as passes and meal
postage stamps or post cards issued coupons.
by the government is prohibited.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of
The copying or reproduction of
stamps issued by the government
copyrighted creative works such as
and of certified documents
books, music, paintings, woodcuts,
stipulated by law is prohibited.
prints, maps, drawings, movies, and
photographs is governed by national
and international copyright laws. Do
not use this product for the purpose
of making illegal copies or to infringe
copyright laws.

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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.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another
person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the
device and then completely refill it with images containing no private
information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any
pictures selected for preset manual (0 162). Before discarding the camera or
transferring ownership to another person, you should also use the Wi-Fi >
Network settings > Reset network settings (0 288) and Network >
Network settings options in the camera setup menu to delete any personal
network information. For more information on the Network menu, see the
documentation provided with the optional communication unit. Care should
be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.

AVC Patent Portfolio License
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL
AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED
BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS
OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS
GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE http://www.mpegla.com

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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
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.
The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage
the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of
third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the
Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with
normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating,
igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local
authorized Nikon dealer.

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D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories
Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use
with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate
within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON
ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON
WARRANTY.

A Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or
before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the
camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for
damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

A Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing
product support and education, continually-updated information is
available on-line at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information,
tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice
on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be
available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the following
URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/

xxiii

Wireless
This product, which contains encryption software developed in the United
States, is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations
and may not be exported or re-exported to any country to which the United
States embargoes goods. The following countries are currently subject to
embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.
The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions.
Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative before using the wireless
features of this product outside the country of purchase.

Notices for Customers in the U. S. A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation
may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Co-location
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200

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Notices for Customers in Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however,
that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power
Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the
microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce
health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not
produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many
studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some
studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such
findings have not been confirmed by additional research. The D750, which is
equipped with a LBWA1U5YR1 (FCC ID:VPYLBYR650 / IC ID:772C-LBYR650)
wireless LAN module, has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and
meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to
OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer
to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.

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Notices for Customers in Europe
Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that the D750 is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity
may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_D750.pdf

Notice for Customers in Singapore
Trade Name:
Model: D750
This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of
certification labels not affixed to the device is given below.
Complies with
IDA Standards
DA104328

Security
Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely
connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the
following may occur if security is not enabled:
• Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to
steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information.
• Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the network
and alter data or perform other malicious actions. Note that due to the
design of wireless networks, specialized attacks may allow unauthorized
access even when security is enabled.

xxvi

Introduction
Getting to Know the Camera
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls
and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section
and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.

The Camera Body
7 8

9
10
11

5
4

3
2
1
1 Accessory shoe (for optional flash
unit)...............................................433
2 Release mode dial ..................7, 103
3 Release mode dial lock
release ......................................7, 103
4 Eyelet for camera strap
5 Mode dial lock release.............6, 34
6 Mode dial....................................6, 34
7 Z/Q button
Metering .................................140
Formatting memory cards...375

13
15

Movie-record button ................... 68
Sub-command dial .................... 363
Power switch ............................. 5, 28
Shutter-release button....... 36, 373
E button
Exposure compensation..... 143
Two-button reset ................. 199
13 Focal plane mark (E) ............... 133
14 Main command dial................... 363
15 Control panel....................................8
8
9
10
11
12

The Camera Body (Continued)
1
2
3
4
5
6

13
12

10 9

14
15
16
17
18

1 Built-in flash................................. 180
2 M/Y button
Flash mode.................... 180, 182
Flash compensation ............ 188
3 Infrared receiver (front)............. 194
4 Cover for accessory terminal ... 443
5 Audio connector cover........73, 443
6 HDMI/USB connector
cover........................... 266, 271, 277
7 Lens release button.......................33
8 AF-mode button...57, 59, 121, 125
9 Focus-mode selector ...57, 120, 132
10 Lens mounting mark ....................27

11 D button
Bracketing............ 203, 208, 212
12 Mirror.................................... 109, 451
13 Meter coupling lever ................. 480
14 Accessory terminal..................... 443
15 Headphone connector.................73
16 Connector for external
microphone..........................73, 443
17 HDMI connector ......................... 277
18 USB connector
Connecting to
a computer......................... 266
Connecting to a printer ...... 271

A Close the Connector Cover
Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use. Foreign
matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer.

1
2

3
4

12
11

5
6

10
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Stereo microphone........68, 71, 320
CPU contacts
Lens mount ........................... 27, 133
Contact cover for optional MB-D16
battery pack................................441
Tripod socket
AF coupling
Fn button.....................114, 356, 370
Battery-chamber cover latch ..... 26

7
Battery-chamber cover ............... 26
Power connector cover ............. 445
Memory card slot cover .............. 26
Pv button ................70, 92, 361, 372
AF-assist illuminator .................. 332
Self-timer lamp ........................... 107
Red-eye reduction lamp ... 181, 183
14 Body cap .................................... i, 442
9
10
11
12
13

The Camera Body (Continued)
1

21
6
7
8
9
10

20
19
18
17
16
15
14
1
2
3
4

5
6
7
8
9
10
11

12
13

11
12

Viewfinder eyepiece ..............10, 29 14 Tilting monitor ...............................17
Viewing settings......................12
Rubber eyecup ............................ 107
Live view............................. 54, 66
Diopter adjustment control ........29
Viewing pictures......................37
A button
Full-frame playback............. 241
Using the AE/AF lock
15
P
button
button....... 129, 141, 361, 373
Changing shooting
R (info) button................ 12, 64, 75
settings................................ 198
Multi selector...........................19, 21
Changing settings during live
J (OK) button ...............19, 21, 354
view/movie recording ... 61, 71
Retouching pictures ............ 396
Focus selector lock ..................... 127
Memory card access lamp..36, 225 16 W/S button
Playback zoom out/
Infrared receiver (rear)............... 194
thumbnails ................ 243, 244
Live view selector
ISO sensitivity........................ 134
Live view photography..........54
Auto ISO sensitivity
Movie live view ........................66
control ................................. 136
a button .................................54, 66
Two-button reset ................. 199
Speaker ............................................80

17 X/T button
19 G button
Playback zoom in..................255
Menu ................................ 20, 300
Image quality/size.......116, 118 20 K button
18 L/U button
Playback........................... 37, 241
Help............................................ 21 21 O/Q button
Protect.....................................257
Delete............................... 38, 258
White balance
Formatting memory cards.... 375
....................146, 149, 154, 156

A LCD Illuminators
Rotating the power switch
Power switch
toward D activates the standby
timer and control panel
backlight (LCD illuminator),
allowing the display to be read
in the dark. After the power
switch is released and returns to
the ON position, the illuminators
will remain lit for six seconds
while the standby timer is active or until the shutter is released or the
power switch is rotated toward D again.

A The Speaker
Do not place the speaker in close proximity to magnetic devices.
Failure to observe this precaution could affect the data recorded on
the magnetic devices.

The Mode Dial
The camera offers the modes listed below. To choose a mode,
press the mode dial lock release and rotate the mode dial.
Mode dial

Mode dial lock release
e, f, g, and h modes:
• e—Programmed auto (0 89)
• f—Shutter-priority auto (0 90)
• g—Aperture-priority auto (0 91)
• h—Manual (0 93)

Auto modes:
• i Auto (0 34)
• j Auto (flash off) (0 34)

Scene modes (0 41)

j and k modes (0 99)

Special effects modes (0 46)

A Non-CPU Lenses
Non-CPU (0 427) lenses can be used only in modes A and M. Selecting
another mode when a non-CPU lens is attached disables the shutter
release.

The Release-Mode Dial
To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock
release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting
(0 103).
Release mode dial lock release

Release mode dial

1 2 3 4 5 6

1
2
3
4

S Single frame.............................103
T Continuous low speed ........103
U Continuous high speed.......103
J Quiet shutter-release ............103

5 M Qc (quiet continuous)
shutter-release........................... 103
6 E Self-timer........................ 103, 106
7 V Mirror up..................... 104, 109

The Control Panel
1

2
3

5
6

7
8
9
10

4
1 Shutter speed ..........................90, 93 5 Aperture stop indicator ......92, 431
Exposure compensation
6 Aperture (f-number).............. 91, 93
value............................................. 143
Aperture (number of
Flash compensation value........ 188
stops)......................................92, 431
White balance fine-tuning ....... 150
Bracketing increment....... 204, 209
Color temperature............. 145, 154
Number of shots in ADL
White balance preset
bracketing sequence................ 212
number ........................................ 155
Number of shots per
Number of shots in exposure and
interval......................................... 225
flash bracketing sequence ...... 203
Maximum aperture (non-CPU
Number of shots in WB bracketing
lenses).......................................... 238
sequence ..................................... 208
PC mode indicator ..................... 444
Number of intervals for interval
7 Memory card indicator
timer photography ................... 225
(Slot 1)....................................31, 376
Focal length (non-CPU
8 Memory card indicator
lenses) .......................................... 238
(Slot 2)....................................31, 376
2 ISO sensitivity indicator ............ 134
9 Exposure compensation
Auto ISO sensitivity
indicator ...................................... 144
indicator ...................................... 137
10 Flash compensation
3 Metering ....................................... 140
indicator ...................................... 189
4 ISO sensitivity .............................. 134
Autofocus mode ......................... 121

11
12

16
17

13
14
15

18
19

11 Wi-Fi indicator .............................288 18 Number of exposures
remaining...................................... 31
12 Flash sync indicator....................345
Number
of shots remaining before
13 Exposure/bracketing indicator
memory buffer fills .......... 105, 492
Exposure ................................... 94
AF-area mode indicator ............ 126
Exposure compensation .....143
Preset manual white balance
Exposure/flash bracketing...203
recording indicator ................... 157
White balance bracketing...208
Time-lapse
recording
ADL bracketing......................212
indicator ...................................... 233
14 Exposure/flash bracketing
Manual lens number.................. 238
indicator.......................................203
Capture mode indicator............ 444
WB bracketing indicator ...........208
HDMI-CEC connection
ADL bracketing indicator..........212
indicator ..................................... 280
15 Battery indicator ........................... 30
19 “k” (appears when memory
16 Multiple exposure indicator.....217
remains for over 1000
17 Color temperature indicator ....152
exposures)..................................... 31
Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.

A Camera Off Display
If the camera is turned off with a battery
and memory card inserted, the memory
card icon and number of exposures
remaining will be displayed (some memory
cards may in rare cases only display this
information when the camera is on).

Control panel

The Viewfinder
6

8 9

1
2

10
3
4
5

12 13 14 15 16

24 25

18 19 20 21

28 29 30 31

22 23

1 Special effects mode
6 Framing grid (displayed when On
indicator .........................................46
is selected for Custom Setting d7,
Viewfinder grid display)... 341
2 Monochrome indicator (displayed
in % mode or when the
7 Focus points.........36, 127, 329, 330
Monochrome Picture Control or
AF-area mode.............................. 126
a Picture Control based on
8 + NEF (RAW) indicator .............. 357
Monochrome is
9 1.2× DX crop................................ 111
selected) ................................47, 165
10 Roll indicator
3 AF area brackets.............29, 35, 247
(portrait orientation)................ 359
4 Low battery warning ....................30 11 Roll indicator
5 “No memory card” indicator.......33
(landscape orientation) ........... 359

25 Flash sync indicator.................... 345
26 Aperture stop indicator...... 92, 431
27 Exposure indicator ....................... 94
Exposure compensation
display.......................................... 143
28 Flash compensation
indicator ..................................... 188
17
29 Exposure compensation
indicator ...................................... 144
30 Auto ISO sensitivity
18
indicator ...................................... 137
19
31
ISO
sensitivity .............................. 134
20
AF-area mode..................... 123, 125
32 Number of exposures
remaining...................................... 31
Number of shots remaining before
21
memory buffer fills .......... 105, 492
22
Preset manual white balance
recording indicator ................... 157
Exposure compensation
23
value ............................................. 143
24
Flash compensation value........ 188
Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.
12
13
14
15
16

Focus indicator ............ 36, 129, 133
Metering ..............................139, 140
Autoexposure (AE) lock .............141
Flexible program indicator ......... 89
Shutter speed ..........................90, 93
Autofocus mode.................120, 121
Aperture (f-number) ..............91, 93
Aperture (number of
stops) ..................................... 92, 431
HDR indicator...............................178
ADL indicator ...............................176
Exposure/flash bracketing
indicator.......................................203
WB bracketing indicator ...........208
ADL bracketing indicator..........212
ISO sensitivity indicator.............134
“k” (appears when memory
remains for over 1000
exposures)..................................... 31
Flash-ready indicator .......... 40, 339
FV lock indicator..........................191

D No Battery
When the battery is totally exhausted or no battery is inserted, the
display in the viewfinder will dim. This is normal and does not indicate
a malfunction. The viewfinder display will return to normal when a
fully-charged battery is inserted.

D The Control Panel and Viewfinder Displays
The brightness of the control panel and viewfinder displays varies with
temperature, and the response times of the displays may drop at low
temperatures. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

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.
R button

12 3

25
24
23
22
21
20

7
8
9
10
11
12
19

1
2
3
4

18 17

Shooting mode ..... 6, 34, 41, 46, 88
Flexible program indicator..........89
Flash sync indicator.................... 345
Shutter speed ..........................90, 93
Number of shots in exposure and
flash bracketing sequence ...... 203
Number of shots in WB bracketing
sequence ..................................... 208
Focal length (non-CPU
lenses) .......................................... 235

15 14 13

5 Aperture stop indicator ......92, 431
6 Aperture (f-number).............. 91, 93
Aperture (number of
stops)......................................92, 431
Bracketing increment....... 204, 209
Number of shots in ADL
bracketing sequence................ 212
Maximum aperture (non-CPU
lenses).......................................... 238

7 Exposure indicator........................ 94
Exposure compensation
display ..........................................143
Bracketing progress indicator
Exposure and flash
bracketing...........................203
WB bracketing.......................208
8 Picture Control indicator...........166
9 White balance..............................146
White balance fine-tuning
indicator.......................................150
10 HDR indicator...............................178
HDR strength ...............................178
Multiple exposure indicator.....219
11 “Beep” indicator ..........................338
12 “k” (appears when memory
remains for over 1000
exposures)..................................... 31
13 Image comment indicator........384

14 Copyright information .............. 385
15 “Clock not set” indicator .... 15, 381
16 Image quality .............................. 116
Role played by card in slot 2 .... 119
17 Image size..................................... 118
18 Autofocus mode ......................... 121
19 Pv button assignment ............... 361
20 Active D-Lighting indicator...... 176
21 Release mode ..........................7, 103
Continuous shooting speed..... 338
22 Image area indicator.................. 112
23 Metering ....................................... 139
24 Exposure and flash bracketing
indicator ...................................... 203
WB bracketing indicator ........... 208
ADL bracketing indicator.......... 212
25 ADL bracketing amount............ 213

A Turning the Monitor Off
To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button
again or press the shutter-release button halfway. The monitor will
turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about
10 seconds.

The Information Display (Continued)
26 27 28 29 30 31 32

43
42
41
35
40

36
39

26 Wi-Fi connection indicator....... 288 36 Number of exposures
Eye-Fi connection indicator ..... 392
remaining ......................................31
Time-lapse recording
27 Satellite signal indicator ........... 240
indicator ...................................... 233
28 Long exposure noise reduction
indicator ...................................... 317 37 Fn button assignment ............... 356
29 Vignette control indicator ........ 315 38 AE-L/AF-L button assignment ... 361
30 Auto distortion control ............. 316 39 AF-area mode indicator............ 126
31 Exposure delay mode................ 339 40 Flash mode ......................... 180, 182
32 Interval timer indicator ............. 222 41 FV lock indicator ......................... 191
Time-lapse indicator.................. 229 42 Flash compensation
Remote control mode
indicator ...................................... 188
(ML-L3)......................................... 193
Flash compensation value ....... 188
33 MB-D16 battery type display... 344 43 Exposure compensation
MB-D16 battery indicator......... 343
indicator ...................................... 144
Exposure compensation
34 Camera battery indicator.............30
value............................................. 143
35 ISO sensitivity indicator ............ 134
ISO sensitivity .............................. 134
Auto ISO sensitivity
indicator ...................................... 137
Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.

A See Also
For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see
Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay, 0 337). For information on
changing the color of the lettering in the information display, see
Custom Setting d9 (Information display, 0 341).

A The Y (“Clock Not Set”) Icon
The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power
source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is
installed or the camera is powered by an optional power connector
and AC adapter (0 441). Two days of charging will power the clock for
about three months. If the camera displays a warning stating that the
clock is reset and a Y icon flashes in the information display, the clock
has been reset and the date and time recorded with new photographs
will not be correct. Use the Time zone and date > Date and time
option in the setup menu to set the clock to the correct time and date
(0 28, 381).
The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household
clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces
and reset as necessary.

The P button
Use the P button for quick access to
frequently-used settings in playback
mode (0 245) and during viewfinder
(0 198) and live view photography
(0 61) and movie live view (0 71).
P button

Viewfinder photography

Playback

Live view photography

Movie live view

Using the Tilting Monitor
The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below.

Approx.
75 °

Approx. 90 °
Normal use: The monitor is
normally used in storage
position.

Low-angle shots: Take shots with
the camera held low.

High-angle shots: Take shots with
the camera held high.

D Using the Monitor
Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown on page 17. Do not
use force. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the
camera or monitor. If the camera is mounted on a tripod, care should
be taken to ensure that the monitor does not contact the tripod.
Do not lift or carry the camera by the monitor. Failure to observe this
precaution could damage the camera. If the monitor is not being
used to take photographs, return it to the storage position.
Do not touch the area to the rear of the
monitor or allow liquid to contact the inner
surface. Failure to observe these
precautions could cause product
malfunction.
Be particularly careful
not to touch this area.

The Multi Selector
In this manual, operations using the multi selector are
represented by 1, 3, 4, and 2 icons.

1: Press the multi selector up
J button
4: Press the multi
selector left

2: Press the multi
selector right

3: Press the multi selector down

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 (0 300)
• C: Photo Shooting (0 310)
• 1: Movie Shooting (0 318)
• A: Custom Settings (0 323)

• B: Setup (0 374)
• N: Retouch (0 393)
• O/m: MY MENU or RECENT SETTINGS
(defaults to MY MENU; 0 421)

Slider shows position in current
menu.

Current settings are shown by icons.

Menu options
Options in current menu.

Help icon (0 21)

Using Camera Menus
❚❚ Menu Controls
The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the
camera menus.
Move cursor up
J button: select
highlighted item
Cancel and return to
previous menu

Select highlighted item or
display sub-menu
Move cursor down

A The d (Help) Icon
If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help
can be displayed by pressing the L (U) button.
A description of the currently selected option or menu will be
displayed while the button is pressed. Press 1 or 3 to scroll through
the display.

L (U) button

❚❚ Navigating the Menus
Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.

1 Display the menus.
Press the G button to display the
menus.

G button

2 Highlight the icon for the
current menu.
Press 4 to highlight the
icon for the current menu.

3 Select a menu.
Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.

4 Position the cursor in the
selected menu.
Press 2 to position the
cursor in the selected
menu.

5 Highlight a menu item.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight a
menu item.

6 Display options.
Press 2 to display options
for the selected menu item.

7 Highlight an option.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight
an option.

8 Select the highlighted item.
Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit
without making a selection, press the G button.
Note the following:
• Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently
available.
• While pressing 2 generally has the same effect as pressing J,
there are some cases in which selection can only be made by
pressing J.
• To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the
shutter-release button halfway.

First Steps
Follow the seven steps below to ready the camera for use.

1 Attach the strap.
Attach the strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet.

2 Charge the battery.
Insert the battery and plug the charger in (depending on the
country or region, the charger comes with either an AC wall
adapter or a power cable). An exhausted battery will fully
charge in about two hours and 35 minutes.
• AC wall adapter: Insert the AC wall adapter into the charger AC
inlet (q). Slide the AC wall adapter latch as shown (w) and
rotate the adapter 90 ° to fix it in place (e). Insert the
battery and plug the charger in.
AC wall adapter latch

90 °

• Power cable: After connecting the power cable with the plug
in the orientation shown, insert the battery and plug the
cable in.

The CHARGE lamp will flash while the battery charges.

Battery charging

Charging complete

3 Insert the battery and memory card.
Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards,
confirm that power switch is in the OFF position. Insert the
battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep
the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks
the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted.

Battery latch

If you are using only one memory card, insert it into slot 1
(0 31). Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.

A The Battery and Charger
Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xiii–xvi and 457–459
of this manual.

4 Attach a lens.
Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when
the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in
this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S NIKKOR 24–
85mm f/3.5–4.5G ED VR.
Remove the
camera body cap

M
M/A

Remove the rear lens cap

OFF
ON

Mounting mark (camera)

Align the mounting
marks

Mounting mark (lens)

M
M/A

OFF
ON

Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place

Be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures.
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5 Turn the camera on.

Power switch

The control panel will light.
If this is the first time the
camera has been turned
on, a language-selection
dialog will be displayed.

Control panel

A Image Sensor Cleaning
The camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering the image sensor
to remove dust when the camera is turned on or off (0 448).

6 Choose a language and

Move cursor up

set the camera clock.
J button: select
Use the multi selector and
highlighted item
J button to select a
Select highlighted
language and set the
item or display subcamera clock. When
menu
setting the camera clock,
Move cursor down
you will be prompted to
choose a time zone, date
format, and daylight saving time option before setting the
time and date; note that the camera uses a 24-hour clock.
Language and date/time settings can be changed at any time
using the Language (0 381) and Time zone and date
(0 381) options in the setup menu.

7 Focus the viewfinder.
Rotate the diopter
adjustment control until
the AF area brackets are
in sharp focus. When
operating the control
with your eye to the
viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in
your eye.

AF area brackets

Viewfinder not in focus

Viewfinder in focus

The camera is now ready for use. Proceed to page 34 for
information on taking photographs.

❚❚ Battery Level
The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder.

Control panel
Control panel

L
K
J
I
H

Viewfinder

Viewfinder
Description
—
Battery fully charged.
—
—

Battery partially discharged.

—

(flashes)

Low battery. Charge battery or ready spare
battery.
Shutter release disabled. Charge or
exchange battery.

❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining
The camera has two memory card slots:
slot 1 and slot 2. Slot 1 is for the main
card; the card in slot 2 plays a backup or
secondary role. If the default setting of
Overflow is selected for Role played by
card in Slot 2 (0 119) when two
memory cards are inserted, the card in
slot 2 will only be used when the card in
slot 1 is full.
The control panel shows the slot or slots
that currently hold a memory card (the
example at right shows the icons
displayed when a card is inserted in each
slot). If the memory card is full or locked
or an error has occurred, the icon for the
affected card will flash (0 473).
The control panel and viewfinder show
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 1800 and
1899 are shown as 1.8 k). If two memory
cards are inserted, the displays show the
space available on the card in Slot 1.

Slot 1

Slot 2

Control panel

Number of exposures
remaining

Control panel

Viewfinder

❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off and open the
battery-chamber cover. Press the battery
latch in the direction shown by the arrow
to release the battery and then remove
the battery by hand.

After confirming that the memory card
access lamp is off, turn the camera off,
open the memory card slot cover, and
press the card in and then release it (q).
The card can then be removed by hand
(w).

16GB

Removing Memory Cards

D Memory Cards
• Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when
removing memory cards from the camera.
• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do
not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or
remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while
data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. Failure to
observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to
the camera or card.
• Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.
• Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this
precaution could damage the card.
• Do not expose to water, heat, high levels of humidity, or direct
sunlight.
• Do not format memory cards in a computer.

A No Memory Card
If no memory card is inserted, the control
panel and viewfinder will show S. If
the camera is turned off with a charged
battery and no memory card inserted,
S will be displayed in the control panel.

A The Write Protect Switch

B
16G

SD memory cards are equipped
with a write protect switch to
prevent accidental loss of data.
When this switch is in the “lock”
Write-protect switch
position, the memory card can not
be formatted and photos can not
be deleted or recorded (a warning will be displayed in the monitor if
you attempt to release the shutter). To unlock the memory card, slide
the switch to the “write” position.

❚❚ 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.

M
M/A

OFF
ON

D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings
In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 429), lock
aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number).

Basic Photography and Playback
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j
Modes)
This section describes how to take photographs
in i and j modes. i and j are automatic
“point-and-shoot” modes in which the majority
of settings are controlled by the camera in
response to shooting conditions.
Before proceeding, turn the camera on and
select the desired mode by pressing the mode dial lock release
and rotating the mode dial to i or j (the only difference
between these two modes is that the flash will not fire in j
mode).
Mode dial

Mode dial lock release

1 Ready the camera.
When framing photographs in the
viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your
right hand and cradle the camera
body or lens with your left.

When framing photographs in
portrait (tall) orientation, hold the
camera as shown at right.

2 Frame the photograph.
Frame a photograph in the viewfinder
with the main subject in the AF area
brackets.

AF area brackets

A Using a Zoom Lens
Use the zoom ring to zoom in on
the subject so that it fills a larger
area of the frame, or zoom out to
increase the area visible in the final
photograph (select longer focal
lengths on the lens focal length
scale to zoom in, shorter focal
lengths to zoom out).

Zoom in
Zoom ring
M
M/A

OFF
ON

Zoom out

3 Press the shutter-release

Focus point

button halfway.
Press the shutter-release
button halfway to focus (if
the subject is poorly lit,
the flash may pop up and
the AF-assist illuminator
may light). When the focus
Focus indicator
operation is complete, the
active focus point and infocus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder.
In-focus
indicator
I
F
H
F H
(flashes)

Description
Subject in focus.
Focus point is between camera and subject.
Focus point is behind subject.
Camera unable to focus using autofocus. See page 131.

4 Shoot.
Smoothly press the
shutter-release button the
rest of the way down to
take the photograph. The
memory card access lamp
will light and the
Memory card access
photograph will be
lamp
displayed in the monitor
for a few seconds. Do not
eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source
until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.

Basic Playback

1 Press the K button.
A photograph will be displayed in the
monitor. The memory card
containing the picture currently
displayed is shown by an icon.
K button

2 View additional pictures.
Additional pictures can be
displayed by pressing 4 or
2.

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 (0 307),
photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor for a few
seconds after shooting.

Deleting Unwanted Photographs
To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor,
press the O (Q) 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. The location of the current
image is shown by an icon at the
bottom left corner of the display.

2 Delete the photograph.
Press the O (Q) button. A
confirmation dialog will be displayed;
press the O (Q) button again to
delete the image and return to
playback. To exit without deleting
the picture, press K.

O (Q) button

A See Also
See page 245 for information on choosing a memory card slot.

A Delete
To delete selected images (0 260), all images taken on a selected date
(0 261), or all images in a chosen location on a selected memory card
(0 260), use the Delete option in the playback menu.

A The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography)
The viewfinder indicator display and control panel shutter
speed and aperture display will turn off if no operations
are performed for about six seconds, reducing the drain on
the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to
reactivate the display. The length of time before the
standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom
Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 336).

Exposure meters off

Exposure meters on

A The Built-in Flash
If additional lighting is required for correct
exposure in i mode, the built-in flash will
pop up automatically when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. If the flash
is raised, photographs can only be taken
when the flash-ready indicator (M) is
displayed. If the flash-ready indicator is not
displayed, the flash is charging; remove your
finger briefly from the shutter-release
button and try again.

To save power when the flash is not in use,
press it gently downward until the latch
clicks into place.

Matching Settings to the Subject or
Situation (Scene Mode)
The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene
mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected
scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a
mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on pages
34–36.
The following scenes can be selected by rotating the mode dial
to h and rotating the main command dial until the desired
scene appears in the monitor. To view the currently selected
scene, press R.

Mode dial

k
l
p
m
n
o
r
s

Portrait
Landscape
Child
Sports
Close up
Night portrait
Night landscape
Party/indoor

Main command dial

t
u
v
w
x
y
z
0

Monitor

Beach/snow
Sunset
Dusk/dawn
Pet portrait
Candlelight
Blossom
Autumn colors
Food

k Portrait
Use for portraits with soft, naturallooking skin tones. If the subject is
far from the background or a
telephoto lens is used, background
details will be softened to lend the
composition a sense of depth.

l Landscape
Use for vivid landscape shots in
daylight.
A Note
The built-in flash and AF-assist
illuminator turn off.

p Child
Use for snapshots of children.
Clothing and background details are
vividly rendered, while skin tones
remain soft and natural.

m Sports
Fast shutter speeds freeze motion
for dynamic sports shots in which
the main subject stands out clearly.
A Note
The built-in flash and AF-assist
illuminator turn off.

n Close Up
Use for close-up shots of flowers,
insects, and other small objects (a
macro lens can be used to focus at
very close ranges).

o Night Portrait
Use for a natural balance between
the main subject and the
background in portraits taken under
low light.

r Night Landscape
Reduce noise and unnatural colors
when photographing night
landscapes, including street lighting
and neon signs.
A Note
The built-in flash and AF-assist
illuminator turn off.

s Party/Indoor
Capture the effects of indoor
background lighting. Use for parties
and other indoor scenes.

t Beach/Snow
Capture the brightness of sunlight
expanses of water, snow, or sand.
A Note
The built-in flash and AF-assist
illuminator turn off.

u Sunset
Preserves the deep hues seen in
sunsets and sunrises.
A Note
The built-in flash and AF-assist
illuminator turn off.

v Dusk/Dawn
Preserves the colors seen in the
weak natural light before dawn or
after sunset.
A Note
The built-in flash and AF-assist
illuminator turn off.

w Pet Portrait
Use for portraits of active pets.
A Note
The AF-assist illuminator turns off.

x Candlelight
For photographs taken by
candlelight.
A Note
The built-in flash turns off.

y Blossom
Use for fields of flowers, orchards in
bloom, and other landscapes
featuring expanses of blossoms.
A Note
The built-in flash turns off.

z Autumn Colors
Captures the brilliant reds and
yellows in autumn leaves.
A Note
The built-in flash turns off.

0 Food
Use for vivid photographs of food.
A Note
For flash photography, press the M (Y)
button to raise the flash (0 182).

A Preventing Blur
Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter
speeds.

Special Effects
Special effects can be used when taking photographs and
shooting movies.
The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial
to q and rotating the main command dial until the desired
scene appears in the monitor. To view the currently selected
effect, press R.

Mode dial

%
g
i
u

Night vision
Color sketch
Miniature effect
Selective color

Main command dial

1 Silhouette
2 High key
3 Low key

Monitor

% Night Vision
Use under conditions of darkness to
record monochrome images at high
ISO sensitivities.
A Note
Pictures may be affected by noise in the
form of randomly-spaced bright pixels,
fog, or lines. Manual focus can be used if
the camera is unable to focus. The builtin flash turns off.

g Color Sketch
The camera detects and colors
outlines for a color sketch effect. The
effect can be adjusted in live view
(0 50).
A Note
Movies shot in this mode play back like a
slide show made up of a series of stills.

i Miniature Effect
Create photos that appear to be
pictures of dioramas. Works best
when shooting from a high vantage
point. Miniature effect movies play
back at high speed, compressing
about 45 minutes of footage shot at
1920 × 1080/30p into a movie that
plays back in about three minutes.
The effect can be adjusted in live
view (0 51).
A Note
Sound is not recorded with movies. The
built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator
turn off.

u Selective Color
All colors other than the selected
colors are recorded in black and
white. The effect can be adjusted in
live view (0 52).
A Note
The built-in flash turns off.

1 Silhouette
Silhouette subjects against bright
backgrounds.
A Note
The built-in flash turns off.

2 High Key
Use when shooting bright scenes to
create bright images that seem filled
with light.
A Note
The built-in flash turns off.

3 Low Key
Use when shooting dark scenes to
create dark, low-key images with
prominent highlights.
A Note
The built-in flash turns off.

A Preventing Blur
Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter
speeds.

A NEF (RAW)
NEF (RAW) recording is not available in %, g, i, and u modes.
Pictures taken when an NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG option is
selected in these modes will be recorded as JPEG images. JPEG images
created at settings of NEF (RAW)+JPEG will be recorded at the selected
JPEG quality, while images recorded at a setting of NEF (RAW) will be
recorded as fine-quality images.

A g and i Modes
Autofocus is not available during movie recording. The live view
refresh rate will drop, together with the frame rate for continuous
release mode; using autofocus during live view photography will
disrupt the preview.

Options Available in Live View
Settings for the selected effect are adjusted in the live view
display but apply during live view and viewfinder photography
and movie recording.

❚❚ g Color Sketch

1 Select live view.
Press the a button. The view
through the lens will be displayed in
the monitor.

a button

2 Adjust options.
Press J to display the options shown
at right. Press 1 or 3 to highlight
Vividness or Outlines and press 4
or 2 to change. Vividness can be
increased to make colors more
saturated, or decreased for a washedout, monochromatic effect, while outlines can be made
thicker or thinner. Increasing the thickness of the lines also
makes colors more saturated.

3 Press J.
Press J to exit when settings are
complete. To resume viewfinder
photography, press the a button.
The selected settings will continue in
effect and will apply to photographs
and movies recorded in live view or
using the viewfinder.
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❚❚ i Miniature Effect

1 Select live view.
Press the a button. The view
through the lens will be displayed in
the monitor.

a button

2 Position the focus point.
Use the multi selector to position the
focus point in the area that will be in
focus and then press the shutterrelease button halfway to check
focus. To temporarily clear miniature
effect options from the display and
enlarge the view in the monitor for precise focus, press
X (T). Press W (S) to restore the miniature effect
display.

3 Display options.
Press J to display miniature effect
options.

4 Adjust options.
Press 4 or 2 to choose the
orientation of the area that will be in
focus and press 1 or 3 to adjust its
width.

5 Press J.
Press J to exit when settings are complete. To resume
viewfinder photography, press the a button. The selected
settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs
and movies recorded in live view or using the viewfinder.

❚❚ u Selective Color

1 Select live view.
Press the a button. The view
through the lens will be displayed in
the monitor.

a button

2 Display options.
Press J to display selective color
options.

3 Select a color.

Selected color

Frame an object in the white square
in the center of the display and press
1 to choose the color of the object as
one that will remain in the final
image (the camera may have
difficulty detecting unsaturated
colors; choose a saturated color). To
zoom in on the center of the display for more precise color
selection, press X (T). Press W (S) to zoom out.

4 Choose the color range.
Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease
the range of similar hues that will be
included in the final image. Choose
from values between 1 and 7; note
that higher values may include
hues from other colors.

Color range

5 Select additional colors.
To select additional colors,
rotate the main command
dial to highlight another of
the three color boxes at
the top of the display and
repeat Steps 3 and 4 to
select another color. Repeat for a third color if desired. To
deselect the highlighted color, press O (Q). To remove all
colors, press and hold O (Q). A confirmation dialog will be
displayed; select Yes.

6 Press J.
Press J to exit when settings are complete. During shooting,
only objects of the selected hues will be recorded in color; all
others will be recorded in black-and-white. To resume
viewfinder photography, press the a button. The selected
settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs
and movies recorded in live view or using the viewfinder.

Live View Photography
Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view.

1 Rotate the live view selector to C
(live view photography).

Live view selector

D Cover the Viewfinder
To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with
photographs and exposure, remove the rubber eyecup and cover
the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap before shooting
(0 107).

2 Press the a button.
The mirror will be raised and the view
through the lens will be displayed in
the camera monitor. The subject will
no longer be visible in the viewfinder.
a button

3 Position the focus point.
Position the focus point over your subject as described on
page 57.

4 Focus.
Press the shutter-release button
halfway to focus.
The focus point will flash green while
A AE-L/AF-L button
the camera focuses. If the camera is
able to focus, the focus point will be
displayed in green; if the camera is
unable to focus, the focus point will
flash red (note that pictures can be
taken even when the focus point
flashes red; check focus in the
monitor before shooting). Exposure can be locked by
pressing the A AE-L/AF-L button (0 141); focus locks while the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
If exposure preview is enabled, the
effects of shutter speed, aperture, ISO
sensitivity, and exposure
compensation (0 143) can be
previewed in the monitor as shown
at right (note that although exposure
can be adjusted by ±5 EV, only values
between –3 and +3 EV will be reflected in the preview
display). To enable exposure preview, press the P button and
select On for Exposure preview (0 62).

5 Take the picture.
Press the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down to shoot. The
monitor will turn off.

6 Exit live view mode.
Press the a button to exit live view
mode.

A Live View Zoom Preview
Press the X (T) button to magnify the view in the monitor up to a
maximum of about 19 ×. A navigation window will appear in a gray
frame at the bottom right corner of the display. Use the multi selector
to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor or press
W (S) to zoom out.

X (T) button

Navigation window

A The Standby Timer
Regardless of the setting selected for Custom Setting c2 (Standby
timer, 0 336), the standby timer will not expire during live view
photography.

A Previewing Focus During Live View Photography (P, S, A, and M Modes Only)
To temporarily select maximum aperture for an improved focus
preview during live view photography, press the Pv button. To return
aperture to its original value, press the button again or focus using
autofocus. If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down to
take a picture during focus preview, aperture will return to the original
value before the photo is taken.

Focus
To focus using autofocus,
rotate the focus-mode
selector to AF and follow the
steps below to choose
autofocus and AF-area modes.
For information on focusing
manually, see page 60.

Focus-mode selector

❚❚ Choosing a Focus Mode
The following autofocus modes are available during live view
photography and movie live view:
Mode
AF-S
AF-F

Description
Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Full-time servo AF: For moving subjects. Camera focuses
continuously until shutter-release button is pressed. Focus
locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

To choose an autofocus mode, press the AF-mode button and
rotate the main command dial until the desired mode is
displayed in the monitor.

AF-mode button

Main command
dial

Monitor

❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode
The following AF-area modes can be selected during live view
photography and movie 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 are
detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject; to
choose a different subject, use the multi selector). If the
camera can no longer detect the subject (because, for
example, the subject has turned to face away from the
camera), the border will no longer be displayed.
Wide-area AF: Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other
non-portrait subjects. Use the multi selector to move the focus
point anywhere in the frame, or press J to position the focus
point in the center of the frame.
Normal-area AF: Use for pin-point focus on a selected spot in the
frame. Use the multi selector to move the focus point
anywhere in the frame, or press J to position the focus point
in the center of the frame. A tripod is recommended.
Subject-tracking AF: Use the multi selector to position the focus
point over your subject and press J to start tracking. The
focus point will track the selected subject as it moves through
the frame. To end tracking, press J again. Note that the
camera may be unable to track subjects if they move quickly,
leave the frame or are obscured by other objects, change
visibly in size, color, or brightness, or are too small, too large,
too bright, too dark, or similar in color or brightness to the
background.

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.

AF-mode button

Sub-command
dial

Monitor

D Using Autofocus in Live View Photography and Movie 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. The camera may be unable to focus in the following
situations:
• The subject contains lines parallel to the long edge of the frame
• The subject lacks contrast
• The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting
brightness, or includes spot lighting or a neon sign or other light
source that changes in brightness
• Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent, mercury-vapor,
sodium-vapor, or similar lighting
• A cross (star) filter or other special filter is used
• The subject appears smaller than the focus point
• The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns (e.g., blinds
or a row of windows in a skyscraper)
• The subject is moving

Manual Focus
To focus in manual focus mode (0 132),
rotate the lens focus ring until the
subject is in focus.

To magnify the view in the monitor for
precise focus, press the X (T) button.

X (T) button

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 highlighted
item. After choosing the desired setting,
press J to return to the P-button menu. P button
Press the P button again to exit to the
shooting display.

Option

Description
Choose an image area for live view photography
(0 111).
Image quality Choose image quality (0 115).
Image size
Choose image size (0 118).
Set Picture Control Choose a Picture Control (0 165).
Active D-Lighting Adjust Active D-Lighting (0 175).
Remote control
Choose a remote control mode (0 193).
mode (ML-L3)

Choose image area

Option

Description
Press 1 or 3 to adjust
monitor brightness for live
view photography (note
that this affects live view
only and has no effect on
photographs or movies or
Monitor
on the brightness of the
brightness
monitor for menus or
playback; to adjust the brightness of the monitor for
menus and playback without affecting live view
photography or movie live view, use the Monitor
brightness option in the setup menu as described on
page 376).
Enable or disable exposure preview. If exposure
preview is enabled, the effects of shutter speed,
Exposure preview
aperture, and ISO sensitivity on exposure can be
previewed during live view photography.

A Exposure Preview
When exposure preview is enabled,
exposure can be adjusted by ±5 EV (0 143),
although only values between –3 and +3 EV
are reflected in the preview display. Note
that the preview may not accurately reflect
the final results when flash lighting is used,
Active D-Lighting (0 175), High Dynamic
Range (HDR; 0 177), or bracketing is in effect, A (auto) is selected for
the Picture Control Contrast parameter (0 168), or a value other than
0 is selected for Clarity (0 168), or v is selected for shutter speed.
If the subject is very bright or very dark, the exposure indicators will
flash to warn that the preview may not accurately reflect exposure.
Exposure preview is not available in special effect modes or when
A or % is selected for shutter speed.

The Live View Display: Live View Photography
we
q

r
t

Item
q Time remaining
w Autofocus mode
e AF-area mode
r Focus point

t Exposure indicator

Description
The amount of time remaining before live
view ends automatically. Displayed if
shooting will end in 30 s or less.
The current autofocus mode.
The current AF-area mode.
The current focus point. The display varies
with the option selected for AF-area
mode.
When On is selected for Exposure
preview, the exposure indicator shows
the difference between the metered
exposure and the exposure that will be
achieved at current settings.

0
65
57
58
54

The Information Display: Live View Photography
To hide or display indicators in the monitor during live view
photography, press the R button.
Virtual horizon
(0 388)

Information on

Histogram (exposure
preview only; 0 62)

Information off

Framing guides

D Shooting in Live View Mode
Although they will not appear in the final picture, jagged edges, color
fringing, moiré, 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. Flicker and banding visible in the
monitor under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps can be
reduced using Flicker reduction (0 380), although they may still be
visible in the final photograph at some shutter speeds. When shooting
in live view mode, avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong
light sources. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
damage to the camera’s internal circuitry.
Movie recording is not available during live view photography and
pressing the movie-record button has no effect. Select movie live view
(0 66) to shoot movies.

D The Count Down Display
A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends
automatically (0 63; 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;
0 337—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.

A HDMI
If the camera is attached to an HDMI video device during live view
photography, the camera monitor will remain on and the video device
will display the view through the lens.

Movie Live View
Movies can be recorded in live view.

1 Rotate the live view selector to 1
(movie live view).

Live view selector

2 Press the a button.
The mirror will be raised and the view
through the lens will be displayed in
the camera monitor as it would
appear in the actual movie, modified
for the effects of exposure. The
subject will no longer be visible in the
viewfinder.

a button

A The 0 Icon
A 0 icon (0 74) indicates that movies can not be recorded.

3 Choose a focus mode (0 57).

4 Choose an AF-area mode (0 58).

5 Focus.
Frame the opening shot and focus as
described in Steps 3 and 4 on pages
54 and 55 (for more information on
focusing in movie live view, see page 59). Note that the
number of subjects that can be detected in face-priority AF
drops during movie recording.
A Exposure
The following settings can be adjusted in movie live view:

P, S
A
M
h, %
Other
shooting
modes

Aperture

Shutter
speed

—
✔
✔
—

—
—
✔
—

—

ISO
Exposure
sensitivity
Metering
compensation
(0 322)
—
✔
✔
—
✔
✔
✔
—
✔
—
✔
—
—

—

In mode M, shutter speed can be set to values between 1/25 s and
1/4000 s (the slowest available shutter speed varies with the frame
rate; 0 319). Spot metering is not available during movie live view.
If the result is over- or under-exposed, exit and restart movie live
view.

A White Balance
In modes P, S, A, and M, white balance can be set at any time by
pressing the L (U) button and rotating the main command dial
(0 145).

6 Start recording.
Press the movie-record button to
start recording. A recording indicator
and the time available are displayed
in the monitor. Exposure can be
locked by pressing the A AE-L/AF-L
button (0 141) or altered by up to
±3 EV in steps of 1/3 EV using
exposure compensation (0 143). In
autofocus mode, the camera can be
refocused by pressing the shutterrelease button halfway.

Movie-record button
Recording indicator

Time remaining

A Audio
The camera can record both video and sound; do not cover the
microphone on the front of the camera during movie recording
(0 3). Note that the built-in microphone may record sounds made
by the camera or lens during autofocus, vibration reduction, or
changes to aperture.

7 End recording.
Press the movie-record button again
to end recording. Recording will end
automatically when the maximum
length is reached, or the memory card
is full.
A Maximum Length
The maximum length for individual movie files is 4 GB (for
maximum recording times, see page 319); note that depending on
memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is
reached (0 491).

D The Count-Down Display
A count down will be displayed 30 s before movie recording ends
automatically (0 63). Depending on shooting conditions, the
timer may appear immediately when movie recording begins.
Note that regardless of the amount of recording time available, live
view will still end automatically when the timer expires. Wait for
the internal circuits to cool before resuming movie recording.

8 Exit movie live view.
Press the a button to exit movie live
view.

Indices
If Index marking is selected as the
“press” option for Custom Setting g1
(Assign Fn button, 0 370), g2 (Assign
preview button, 0 372), or g3 (Assign
AE-L/AF-L button, 0 373), you can press
the selected button during recording to
add indices that can be used to locate
frames during editing and playback
(0 80; note that indices can not be
added in i mode). Up to 20 indices can
be added to each movie.

Pv button

Index

A See Also
Frame size, frame rate, microphone sensitivity, card slot, and ISO
sensitivity options are available in the movie shooting menu (0 318).
Focus can be adjusted manually as described on page 60. The roles
played by the J, Fn, Pv, and A AE-L/AF-L buttons can be chosen using
Custom Settings f1 (OK button; 0 354), g1 (Assign Fn button;
0 370), g2 (Assign preview button; 0 372), and g3 (Assign AE-L/
AF-L button, 0 373), respectively (the last three options also allow
you to lock exposure without having to keep a button pressed).
Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button; 0 373) controls whether
the shutter-release button can be used to start movie live view or to
start and end movie recording.

Using the P Button
The options listed below can be
accessed by pressing the P button in
movie live view (Microphone
sensitivity, Frequency response, Wind
noise reduction, Multi-selector power
aperture, and Highlight display can be
adjusted while recording is in progress). P button
Highlight items using the multi selector
and press 2 to view options for the
highlighted item. After choosing the
desired setting, press J to return to the
P-button menu. Press the P button
again to exit to the shooting display.
Option
Description
Choose image area Choose image area for movie live view (0 76).
Frame size/
Select a frame size and rate (0 319).
frame rate
Movie quality Choose movie quality (0 320).
Press 1 or 3 to adjust
microphone sensitivity
(0 320). Both the built-in
Microphone
and
optional stereo
sensitivity
microphones are affected.

Frequency
response

Control the frequency response of the built-in
microphone or optional stereo microphones (0 320).

Option
Wind noise
reduction

Description
Enable or disable wind noise reduction using the
built-in microphone’s low-cut filter (0 321).
Choose a Picture Control (0 321). The Clarity
Set Picture Control
parameter does not apply to movies.
When two memory cards are inserted, you can choose
Destination
the card to which movies are recorded (0 319).
Press 1 or 3 to adjust
monitor brightness for
movie live view (note that
this affects live view only
Monitor
and has no effect on
brightness
photographs or movies or
on the brightness of the
monitor for menus or
playback; 0 62).
Select Enable to enable power aperture (P, S, A, and M
Multi-selector
modes only). Press 1 to narrow the aperture, 3 to
power aperture
widen the aperture.
Choose whether the
Highlights
brightest areas of the
frame (highlights) are
shown by slanting lines in
Highlight display
the display during movie
live view. To access this
option, select mode P, S, A,
or M.
Press 1 or 3 to adjust
headphone volume
(0 73).
Headphone
volume

A Power Aperture
Power aperture is not available with some lenses. Power aperture is
available only in modes A and M and can not be used while photo
shooting info is displayed (a 6 icon indicates that power aperture can
not be used). Turning the camera off or exiting movie live view disables
power aperture (note that in the latter case power aperture will remain
available until the standby timer has expired).

A Using an External Microphone
The optional stereo microphone can be used to record sound in stereo
or to avoid recording focus noise and other sounds made by the lens
(0 443).

A Headphones
Third-party headphones can be used. Note that high sound levels may
result in high volume; particular care should be taken when
headphones are used.

A See Also
For information on assigning power aperture to the Fn and Pv buttons,
see Custom Settings g1 (Assign Fn button, 0 370) and g2 (Assign
preview button, 0 372). The Fn button can be used to widen the
aperture, the Pv button to narrow the aperture.

The Live View Display: Movie Live View
q
w
e
r

ui
o

t
y
Item
q “No movie” icon

Description
Indicates that movies can not be recorded.
Volume of audio output to headphones.
w Headphone volume Displayed when third-party headphones
are connected.
Microphone
e
Microphone sensitivity.
sensitivity
Sound level for audio recording. Displayed
in red if level is too high; adjust microphone
r Sound level
sensitivity accordingly.

0
—
72
71,
320
71

71,
320
72,
Displayed when wind noise reduction is on.
321

t Frequency response The current frequency response.
Wind noise
reduction
Time remaining
u
(movie live view)
y

i Movie frame size
o

Highlight display
indicator

The recording time available for movies.

The frame size for movie recording.

71,
319

Appears when highlight display is enabled.

The Information Display: Movie Live View
To hide or display indicators in the monitor during movie live
view, press the R button.
Virtual horizon
(0 388)

Information on

Histogram

Information off

Framing guides

Image Area
Movies and photographs recorded in movie live view (0 66)
have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.
FX-format crop
(0 111)

FX-based movie
format crop

DX-format crop
(0 111)

DX-based movie
format crop

Images recorded with On selected for
a icon
Image area > Auto DX crop in the
movie shooting menu (0 318) and a DX
lens attached use a DX-based movie
format, as do images recorded with DX
(24×16) selected for Image area >
Choose image area. Other images use
an FX-based movie format. A a icon is
displayed when the DX-based movie format is selected. The
approximate size of the area at the center of the image sensor
used to record photographs taken in movie live view is 35.9 ×
20.2 mm when the FX-based movie format is selected and 23.5 ×
13.2 mm when the DX-based movie format is selected.

Taking Photos During Movie Live View
If Take photos is selected for Custom Setting g4
(Assign shutter button, 0 373), photographs can be
taken at any time during movie live view by pressing
the shutter-release button all the way down. If movie
recording is in progress, recording will end and the footage
recorded to that point will be saved. The photograph will be
recorded at the current image area setting using a crop with an
aspect ratio of 16 : 9. Image quality is determined by the option
selected for Image quality in the photo shooting menu (0 115).
Note that the exposure for photographs can not be previewed
during movie live view. For accurate results when shooting in
mode M, adjust exposure in live view photography (0 93), then
start movie live view and check the image area before beginning
recording.

A Image Size
The following table shows the size of photographs taken in movie live
view:
Option
Size (pixels)
Print size (cm/in.) *
Large
6016 × 3376
50.9 × 28.6/20.1 × 11.3
Medium
4512 × 2528
38.2 × 21.4/15.0 × 8.4
Small
3008 × 1688
25.5 × 14.3/10.0 × 5.6
Large
3936 × 2224
33.3 × 18.8/13.1 × 7.4
DX-based
movie
Medium
2944 × 1664
24.9 × 14.1/ 9.8 × 5.5
format
Small
1968 × 1112
16.7 × 9.4/ 6.6 × 3.7
*Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi. Print size in inches equals image size in pixels
divided by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch = approximately 2.54 cm).
Image area
FX-based
movie
format

A HDMI
If the camera is connected to an HDMI device (0 277), the view
through the lens will appear both in the camera monitor and on the
HDMI device. To use live view when the camera is connected to an
HDMI-CEC device, select Off for HDMI > Device control in the setup
menu (0 278).

A Wireless Remote Controllers and Remote Cords
If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter
button, 0 373), the shutter-release buttons on optional wireless
remote controllers (0 197, 444) and remote cords (0 443) can be used
to start movie live view and to start and end movie recording.

D Recording Movies
Movies are recorded in the sRGB color space. Flicker, banding, or
distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under
fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned
horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame (for
information on reducing flicker and banding, see Flicker reduction,
0 380). Flicker may also appear while power aperture is in use.
Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may also appear.
Bright bands may appear in some areas of the frame with flashing
signs and other intermittent light sources or if the subject is briefly
illuminated by a strobe or other bright, momentary light source. When
recording movies, avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong
light sources. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
damage to the camera’s internal circuitry. Note that noise (randomlyspaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) and unexpected colors may appear
if you zoom in on the view through the lens (0 56) during movie live
view.
Flash lighting can not be used during movie live view.
Recording ends automatically if the mode dial is rotated.

Viewing Movies
Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 241).
Press J to start playback; your current position is indicated by
the movie progress bar.
1 icon

Length

Current position/total length

Movie
progress
bar

Volume

Guide

The following operations can be performed:
To

Use

Pause
Play

Rewind/
advance

Description
Pause playback.

Resume playback when movie is
paused or during rewind/advance.
Speed
increases with
each press, from 2× to 4× to 8× to 16×;
keep pressed to skip to beginning or
end of movie (first frame is indicated by
h in top right corner of monitor, last
frame by i). If playback is paused,
movie rewinds or advances one frame
at a time; keep pressed for continuous
rewind or advance.

Use

Description

Skip 10 s

Rotate the main command dial one stop
to skip ahead or back 10 s.

Skip ahead/
back

Rotate the sub-command dial to skip to
next or previous index, or to skip to the
last or first frame if the movie contains
no indices.

Trim movie

X (T)/ Press X (T) to increase volume,
W (S) W (S) to decrease.
See page 81 for more information.
P

Exit

/K Exit to full-frame playback.

Adjust volume

Return to
shooting
mode

Press the shutter-release button
halfway to exit to shooting mode.

A The p Icon
Movies with indices (0 70) are indicated
by a p icon in full-frame playback.

Editing Movies
Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected
frames as JPEG stills.
Option

9 Choose start/end point
4 Save selected frame

Description
Create a copy from which the opening or
closing footage has been removed.
Save a selected frame as a JPEG still.

Trimming Movies
To create trimmed copies of movies:

1 Display a movie full frame (0 241).
2 Pause the movie on the new opening
or closing frame.
Play the movie back as described on
page 79, pressing J to start and
resume playback and 3 to pause and
pressing 4 or 2 or rotating the main
Movie progress bar
or sub-command dial to locate the
desired frame. Your approximate
position in the movie can be ascertained from the movie
progress bar. Pause playback when you reach the new
opening or closing frame.

3 Select Choose start/end point.
Press the P button, then highlight
Choose start/end point and press
J.

P button

4 Choose the current frame as the
new start or end point.
To create a copy that begins from the
current frame, highlight Start point
and press J. The frames before the
current frame will be removed when
you save the copy.
Start point

To create a copy that ends at the current frame, highlight End
point and press J. The frames after the current frame will be
removed when you save the copy.
End point

5 Confirm the new start or end point.
If the desired frame is not currently
displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance
or rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or
back, rotate the main command dial
one stop; to skip to an index, or to the
first or last frame if the movie
contains no indices, rotate the sub-command dial).

6 Create the copy.
Once the desired frame is displayed, press 1.

7 Preview the movie.
To preview the copy, highlight
Preview and press J (to interrupt
the preview and return to the save
options menu, press 1). To abandon
the current copy and return to Step 5,
highlight Cancel and press J; to
save the copy, proceed to Step 8.

8 Save the copy.
Highlight Save as new file and press
J to save the copy to a new file. To
replace the original movie file with
the edited copy, highlight Overwrite
existing file and press J.

A Trimming Movies
Movies must be at least two seconds long. The copy will not be saved
if there is insufficient space available on the memory card.
Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original.

A Choosing the Role of the Current Frame
To make the frame displayed in Step 5 the new end point (x) instead of
the new start point (w) or vice versa, press the L (U) button.

L (U) button

A The Retouch Menu
Movies can also be edited using the Edit movie option in the retouch
menu (0 393).

Saving Selected Frames
To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still:

1 Pause the movie on the desired
frame.
Play the movie back as described on
page 79, pressing J to start and
resume playback and 3 to pause.
Pause the movie at the frame you
intend to copy.

2 Choose Save selected frame.
Press the P button, then highlight
Save selected frame and press J.

P button

3 Create a still copy.
Press 1 to create a still copy of the
current frame.

4 Save the copy.
Highlight Yes and press J to create a
fine-quality (0 115) JPEG copy of the
selected frame.

A Save Selected Frame
JPEG movie stills created with the Save selected frame option can not
be retouched. JPEG movie stills lack some categories of photo
information (0 246).

P, S, A, and M Modes
P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of
control over shutter speed and aperture.

Mode

P
S
A
M

Description
Programmed auto (0 89): 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 90): User chooses shutter speed; camera
selects aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion.
Aperture-priority auto (0 91): User chooses aperture; camera
selects shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background
or bring both foreground and background into focus.
Manual (0 93): User controls both shutter speed and aperture.
Set shutter speed to Bulb (A) or Time (%) for long timeexposures.

A Lens Types
When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring (0 429), lock
the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Type G
and E lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring.
Non-CPU lenses can only be used in modes A (aperture-priority auto)
and M (manual), when aperture can only be adjusted using the lens
aperture ring. Selecting any other mode disables the shutter release.
For more information, see “Compatible Lenses” (0 426).

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 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. Rotate the dial to the Main command dial
left for small apertures (high f-numbers) that
increase depth of field or slow shutter
Viewfinder
speeds that blur motion. All combinations
produce the same exposure. While flexible
program is in effect, a O indicator appears in the viewfinder. To restore
default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the main command
dial until the indicator is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or
turn the camera off.

A See Also
See page 462 for information on the built-in exposure program. For
information on activating the exposure meters, see “The Standby
Timer (Viewfinder Photography)” on page 39.

S: Shutter-Priority Auto
In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the
camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the
optimal exposure.
To choose a shutter speed, rotate the
main command dial while the exposure
meters are on. Shutter speed can be set
to “v” or to values between 30 s and
1
/4000 s.
Main command dial

Control panel

A See Also
See page 472 for information on what to do if flashing “A” or “%”
indicator appears in the shutter-speed displays.

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.

Sub-command dial

Control panel

A Non-CPU Lenses (0 427)
Use the lens aperture ring to adjust
aperture. If the maximum aperture of
the lens has been specified using the
Non-CPU lens data item in setup menu
(0 235) when a non-CPU lens is
attached, the current f-number will be
displayed in the viewfinder and control
panel, rounded to the nearest full stop.
Otherwise the aperture displays will show only the number of stops
(F, with maximum aperture displayed as FA) and the f-number must
be read from the lens aperture ring.

A Depth-of-Field Preview
To preview the effects of aperture, press and
hold the Pv button. The lens will be stopped
down to the aperture value selected by the
camera (modes P and S) or the value chosen
by the user (modes A and M), allowing depth
of field to be previewed in the viewfinder.
Pv button

A Custom Setting e5—Modeling Flash
This setting controls whether the built-in flash and optional flash units
that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; 0 433) will emit
a modeling flash when the Pv button is pressed. See page 353 for more
information.

M: Manual
In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and
aperture. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main
command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command
dial to set aperture. Shutter speed can be set to “v” or to
values between 30 s and 1/4000 s, or the shutter can be held open
indefinitely for a long time-exposure (A or %, 0 95).
Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and
maximum values for the lens. Use the exposure indicators to
check exposure.
Sub-command dial

Aperture

Shutter speed

Main command dial

A AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses
Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio
need only be taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used to
set aperture.

A The Exposure Indicators
If a shutter speed other than “bulb” or “time” is selected, the exposure
indicators in the viewfinder and control panel show whether the
photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.
Depending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for
exposure cntrl, 0 333), the amount of under- or over-exposure is
shown in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV. If the limits of the exposure
metering system are exceeded, the displays will flash.
Custom Setting b2 set to 1/3 step
Underexposed by
Overexposed by
Optimal exposure
1/3 EV
2 EV
Control panel
Viewfinder

A See Also
For information on reversing the exposure indicators so that negative
values are displayed on the right and positive values on the left, see
Custom Setting f8 (Reverse indicators, 0 366).

Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
Select the following shutter speeds for
long time-exposures of moving lights,
the stars, night scenery, or fireworks.
• Bulb (A): The shutter remains open
while the shutter-release button is
Length of exposure: 35 s
held down. To prevent blur, use a
Aperture: f/25
tripod or an optional wireless remote
controller (0 197, 444) or remote cord
(0 443).
• Time (%): Start the exposure using the shutter-release button
on the camera or on an optional remote control, remote cord,
or wireless remote controller. The shutter remains open for
thirty minutes or until the button is pressed a second time.
Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on
a stable, level surface. To prevent light entering via the
viewfinder from appearing in the photograph or interfering with
exposure, remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder
with the supplied eyepiece cap (0 107). Nikon recommends
using a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter and
power connector to prevent loss of power while the shutter is
open. Note that noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright
pixels, or fog) may be present in long exposures; before
shooting, choose On for Long exposure NR in the photo
shooting menu (0 317).

❚❚ Bulb

1 Rotate the mode dial to M.

Mode dial

2 Choose a shutter speed.
While the exposure meters are on,
rotate the main command dial to
choose a shutter speed of “Bulb”
(A).
Main command dial

Control panel

3 Take the photograph.
After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the
camera, optional wireless remote controller or remote cord
all the way down. Remove your finger from the shutterrelease button when the exposure is complete.

❚❚ Time

1 Rotate the mode dial to M.

Mode dial

2 Choose a shutter speed.
While the exposure meters are on,
rotate the main command dial left to
choose a shutter speed of “Time” (%).

Main command dial

Control panel

3 Open the shutter.
After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the
camera or optional remote control, remote cord, or wireless
remote controller all the way down.

4 Close the shutter.
Repeat the operation performed in Step 3 (shooting ends
automatically if the button is not pressed after 30 minutes).

A ML-L3 Remote Controls
If you will be using an ML-L3 remote control, select a remote control
mode (Delayed remote, Quick-response remote, or Remote mirrorup) using the Remote control mode (ML-L3) option in the photo
shooting menu (0 193). Note that if you are using an ML-L3 remote
control, pictures will be taken in “Time” mode even when “Bulb”/A
is selected for shutter speed.

User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes
Assign frequently-used settings to the U1 and U2 positions on the
mode dial.

Saving User Settings

1 Select a mode.

Mode dial

Rotate the mode dial to the
desired mode.

2 Adjust settings.
Make the desired adjustments to flexible program (mode P),
shutter speed (modes S and M), aperture (modes A and M),
exposure and flash compensation, flash mode, focus point,
metering, autofocus and AF-area modes, bracketing, and
settings in the shooting (0 310, 318) and Custom Settings
(0 323) menus.

3 Select Save user settings.
Press the G button to display the
menus. Highlight Save user settings
in the setup menu and press 2.

G button

4 Select Save to U1 or Save to U2.
Highlight Save to U1 or Save to U2
and press 2.

5 Save user settings.
Highlight Save settings and press J
to assign the settings selected in
Steps 1 and 2 to the mode dial
position selected in Step 4.

A Saved Settings
Some photo and movie shooting menu settings are not stored. See
pages 310 and 318 for more information.

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Recalling User Settings
Simply rotate the mode dial to Mode dial
U1 to recall the settings
assigned to Save to U1, or to
U2 to recall the settings
assigned to Save to U2.

Resetting User Settings
To reset settings for U1 or U2 to default values:

1 Select Reset user settings.
Press the G button to display the
menus. Highlight Reset user
settings in the setup menu and press
2.
G button

2 Select Reset U1 or Reset U2.
Highlight Reset U1 or Reset U2 and
press 2.

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3 Reset user settings.
Highlight Reset and press J.

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Release Mode
Choosing a Release Mode
To choose a release mode, press the
release mode dial lock release and turn
the release mode dial to the desired
setting.

Mode

M
E

Description
Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutterrelease button is pressed.
Continuous low speed: While shutter-release button is held down,
camera records 1–6 frames per second. * Frame rate can be
chosen using Custom Setting d2 (Continuous low-speed,
0 338). Note that only one picture will be taken if the flash
fires.
Continuous high speed: While shutter-release button is held down,
camera records up to 6.5 frames per second. * Use for active
subjects. Note that only one picture will be taken if the flash
fires.
Quiet shutter-release: As for single frame, except that mirror does
not click back into place while shutter-release button is fully
pressed, allowing user to control timing of click made by mirror,
which is also quieter than in single frame mode. In addition,
beep does not sound regardless of setting selected for Custom
Setting d1 (Beep; 0 338).
Qc (quiet continuous) shutter-release: While shutter-release button is
held down, camera records up to 3 frames per second. * Camera
noise is reduced. Note that only one picture will be taken if the
flash fires.
Self-timer: Take pictures with the self-timer (0 106).

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Mode

Description
Mirror up: Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in
telephoto or close-up photography or in other situations in
V which the slightest camera movement can result in blurred
photographs (0 109).
* Average frame rate with an EN-EL15 battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority
auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/200 s or faster, remaining settings (or in the case of T,
remaining settings other than Custom Setting d2) at default values, and memory remaining in
memory buffer. The stated rates may not be available under some conditions. Frame rates may
drop at extremely small apertures (high f-numbers) or slow shutter speeds, when vibration
reduction (available with VR lenses) or auto ISO sensitivity control (0 136) is on, or when the
battery is low, a non-CPU lens is attached, or Aperture ring is selected for Custom Setting
f5 (Customize command dials) > Aperture setting (0 364).

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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).
The approximate number of images that
can be stored in the buffer at current
settings is shown in the exposure-count
displays in the viewfinder and control
panel while the shutter-release button is
pressed. The illustration at right shows the
display when space remains in the buffer
for about 41 pictures.
While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the
memory card access lamp will light. Depending on shooting
conditions and memory card performance, recording may take from a
few seconds to a few minutes. Do not remove the memory card or
remove or disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone
out. If the camera is switched off while data remain in the buffer, the
power will not turn off until all images in the buffer have been
recorded. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer,
the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the
memory card.

A Live View
If a continuous release mode is used during live view photography
(0 54) or in movie live view (0 66), photographs will be displayed in
place of the view through the lens while the shutter-release button is
pressed.

A See Also
For information on choosing the maximum number of photographs
that can be taken in a single burst, see Custom Setting d3 (Max.
continuous release, 0 339). For information on the number of
pictures that can be taken in a single burst, see page 492.

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Self-Timer Mode (E)
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.
Press the release mode dial
lock release and turn the
release mode dial to E.
Release mode dial

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3 Frame the photograph and focus.
In single-servo AF (0 121), photographs can only
be taken if the in-focus (I) indicator appears in
the viewfinder.
A Cover the Viewfinder
When taking photos without your eye to the viewfinder, remove
the rubber eyecup (q) and insert the supplied eyepiece cap as
shown (w). This prevents light entering via the viewfinder from
appearing in photographs or interfering with exposure. Hold the
camera firmly when removing the rubber eyecup.
Rubber eyecup

Eyepiece cap

4 Start the timer.
Press the shutter-release
button all the way down to
start the timer. The selftimer lamp will start to
flash. Two seconds before the photograph is taken, the selftimer lamp will stop flashing. The shutter will be released
about ten seconds after the timer starts.
To turn the self-timer off before a photograph is taken, turn the
release mode dial to another setting.

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D Using the Built-in Flash
Before taking a photograph with the flash in modes that require the
flash to be raised manually, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash
and wait for the M indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder (0 182).
Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised after the self-timer has
started. Note that only one photograph will be taken when the flash
fires, regardless of the number of exposures selected for Custom
Setting c3 (Self-timer; 0 337).

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; 0 337). For information on controlling the beeps that
sound when the self-timer is used, see Custom Setting d1 (Beep;
0 338).

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Mirror up Mode (V)
Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera
movement when the mirror is raised. To use mirror-up mode,
press the release mode dial lock release and rotate the release
mode dial to V (mirror up).
Release mode dial lock release

Release mode dial

After pressing the shutter-release button halfway to set focus
and exposure, press the shutter-release button the rest of the
way down to raise the mirror and then press the shutter-release
button all the way down again to take the picture. The mirror
lowers when shooting ends.
D Mirror Up
While the mirror is raised, photos can not be framed in the viewfinder
and autofocus and metering will not be performed.

A Mirror up Mode
A picture will be taken automatically if no operations are performed for
about 30 s with the mirror raised.

A Preventing Blur
To prevent blurring caused by camera movement, press the shutterrelease button smoothly, or use an optional remote cord (0 443). For
information on using the optional ML-L3 remote control for mirror-up
photography, see page 193. Use of a tripod is recommended.

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Image Recording Options
Image Area
Choose from image areas of FX (36 × 24) 1.0× (FX format), DX
(24 × 16) 1.5× (DX format), and 1.2× (30 × 20) 1.2×. See page
492 for information on the number of pictures that can be stored
at different image area settings.
FX format

DX format (24×16)
image circle

DX format

1.2×

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FX format (36×24)
image circle

❚❚ Image Area Options
The camera offers a choice of the following image areas:
Option
FX (36×24)

c 1.0×

(FX format)

1.2× (30×20)

Z 1.2×

DX (24×16)

a 1.5×
(DX format)

Description
Images are recorded in FX format using the full
area of the image sensor (35.9 × 24.0 mm),
producing an angle of view equivalent to a
NIKKOR lens on a 35mm format camera.
A 29.9 × 19.9 mm area at the center of the image
sensor is used to record photographs. To
calculate the approximate focal length of the lens
in 35mm format, multiply by 1.2. This option is
not available in movie shooting menu.
An area at the center of the image sensor 23.5 ×
15.7 mm is used to record pictures in DX format.
To calculate the approximate focal length of the
lens in 35mm format, multiply by 1.5.

❚❚ Automatic Crop Selection
To automatically select a DX crop when a DX lens is attached,
select On for Image area > Auto DX crop in the shooting menus
(0 310, 318). The image area selected in the shooting menus or
with the camera controls will be used only when a non-DX lens is
attached. Select Off to use the currently-selected image area
with all lenses.

D Auto DX Crop
The controls listed on page 114 can not be used to select image area
when a DX lens is attached and Auto DX crop is on.

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A Image Area
The selected option is shown in the
information display.

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 an option other than DX (24×16) (DX format) is
selected for Choose image area when a DX lens is attached, the edges
of the image may be eclipsed. This may not be apparent in the
viewfinder, but when the images are played back you may notice a
drop in resolution or that the edges of the picture are blacked out.

A The Viewfinder Display
The 1.2 × and DX format crops are shown below.

1.2×

DX format

A See Also
See page 76 for information on the crops available in movie live view.

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The image area can be selected using the Image area > Choose
image area option in the shooting menus or by pressing a
control and rotating a command dial.

❚❚ The Image Area Menu

1 Select Image area.
Highlight Image area in either of the
shooting menus and press 2.

2 Select Choose image area.
Highlight Choose image area and
press 2.

3 Adjust settings.
Choose an option and press J. The
selected crop is displayed in the
viewfinder (0 112).

A Image Size
Image size varies with the option selected for image area (0 118).

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❚❚ 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
(0 323). Image area selection can be assigned to the Fn
button (Custom Setting f2, Assign Fn button, 0 356), the Pv
button (Custom Setting f3, Assign preview button, 0 361),
or the A AE-L/AF-L button (Custom Setting f4, Assign AE-L/
AF-L button, 0 361).

2 Use the selected control to choose an image area.
The image area can be
selected by pressing the
selected button and rotating
the main or sub-command
dial until the desired crop is
displayed in the viewfinder
(0 112).

Fn button Main command
dial

The option currently
selected for image area can be
viewed by pressing the button to
display the image area in the control
panel, viewfinder, or information display. FX format is
displayed as “36 – 24”, 1.2 × as “30 – 20”, and DX format as
“24 – 16”.

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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 (0 492).

Image Quality
Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality).
Option

File type

Description
Raw data from the image sensor are saved
without additional processing. Settings such
NEF (RAW)
NEF
as white balance and contrast can be
adjusted after shooting.
Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of
JPEG fine
roughly 1:4 (fine quality). *
Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of
JPEG
JPEG normal
roughly 1:8 (normal quality). *
Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of
JPEG basic
roughly 1:16 (basic quality). *
NEF (RAW)+
Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW)
JPEG fine
image and one fine-quality JPEG image.
NEF (RAW)+
NEF/ Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW)
JPEG normal
JPEG image and one normal-quality JPEG image.
NEF (RAW)+
Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW)
JPEG basic
image and one basic-quality JPEG image.
* Size priority selected for JPEG compression. The compression ratio is an
approximation only; the actual ratio varies with ISO sensitivity and the scene recorded.

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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

Main command
dial

Information display

A NEF (RAW) Images
NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using software
such as ViewNX 2 or Capture NX-D (ViewNX 2 can be installed from the
supplied installer CD, while Capture NX-D can be downloaded from a
link in the ViewNX 2 installer; 0 262, 268). Note that the option
selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images;
when viewed on a computer, NEF (RAW) images have the dimensions
given for large (#-size) images in the table on page 118. JPEG copies
of NEF (RAW) images can be created using the NEF (RAW) processing
option in the retouch menu (0 406).

A NEF+JPEG
When photographs taken at settings of NEF (RAW) + JPEG are viewed
on the camera with only one memory card inserted, only the JPEG
image will be displayed. If both copies are recorded to the same
memory card, both copies will be erased when the photo is deleted. If
the JPEG copy is recorded to a separate memory card using the Role
played by card in Slot 2 > RAW Slot 1—JPEG Slot 2 option, deleting
the JPEG copy will not delete the NEF (RAW) image.

A The Photo Shooting Menu
Image quality can also be adjusted using the Image quality option in
the photo shooting menu (0 310).

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❚❚ JPEG Compression
To choose the type of compression for JPEG images, highlight
JPEG compression in the photo shooting menu and press 2.
Option

O
P

Description
Images are compressed to produce relatively
Size priority
uniform file size.
Optimal image quality. File size varies with scene
Optimal quality
recorded.

❚❚ Type
To choose the type of compression for NEF (RAW) images,
highlight NEF (RAW) recording > Type in the photo shooting
menu and press 2.
Option

Lossless
compressed

O Compressed

Description
NEF images are compressed using a reversible
algorithm, reducing file size by about 20–40%
with no effect on image quality.
NEF images are compressed using a nonreversible algorithm, reducing file size by about
35–55% with almost no effect on image quality.

❚❚ NEF (RAW) Bit Depth
To choose a bit depth for NEF (RAW) images, highlight NEF
(RAW) recording > NEF (RAW) bit depth in the photo shooting
menu and press 2.
Option

q 12-bit
r 14-bit

Description
NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit-depth of
12 bits.
NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit depth of
14 bits, producing files larger than those with a
bit depth of 12 bits but increasing the color data
recorded.

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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, 0 110):
Option
Size (pixels)
Print size (cm/in.) *
Large
6016 × 4016
50.9 × 34.0/20.1 × 13.4
FX (36×24)
Medium
4512 × 3008
38.2 × 25.5/15.0 × 10.0
(FX format)
Small
3008 × 2008
25.5 × 17.0/10.0 × 6.7
Large
5008 × 3336
42.4 × 28.2/16.7 × 11.1
1.2× (30×20) Medium
3752 × 2504
31.8 × 21.2/12.5 × 8.3
Small
2504 × 1664
21.2 × 14.1/ 8.3 × 5.5
Large
3936 × 2624
33.3 × 22.2/13.1 × 8.7
DX (24×16)
Medium
2944 × 1968
24.9 × 16.7/ 9.8 × 6.6
(DX format)
Small
1968 × 1312
16.7 × 11.1/ 6.6 × 4.4
* Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi. Print size in inches equals image size in pixels
divided by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch=approximately 2.54 cm).
Image area

Image size can be set by pressing the X (T) button and
rotating the sub-command dial until the desired setting is
displayed in the information display.

X (T) button

Sub command
dial

Information display

A The Photo Shooting Menu
Image size can also be adjusted using the Image size option in the
photo shooting menu (0 310).

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Using Two Memory Cards
When two memory cards are inserted in the camera, you can use
the Role played by card in Slot 2 item in the photo shooting
menu to choose the role played by the card in Slot 2. Choose
from Overflow (the card in Slot 2 is used only when the card in
Slot 1 is full), Backup (each picture is recorded twice, once to the
card in Slot 1 and again to the card in Slot 2), and RAW Slot 1—
JPEG Slot 2 (as for Backup, except that the NEF/RAW copies of
photos recorded at settings of NEF/RAW + JPEG are recorded
only to the card in Slot 1 and the JPEG copies only to the card in
Slot 2).

A “Backup” and “RAW Slot 1—JPEG Slot 2”
The camera shows the number of exposures remaining on the card
with the least amount of memory. Shutter release will be disabled
when either card is full.

A Recording Movies
When two memory cards are inserted in the camera, the slot used to
record movies can be selected using the Destination option in the
movie shooting menu (0 319).

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Focus
This section describes the focus options available when
photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be
adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 132). The
user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual
focus (0 127) or use focus lock to focus to recompose
photographs after focusing (0 129).

Autofocus
To use autofocus, rotate the
focus-mode selector to AF.

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Focus-mode selector

Autofocus Mode
The following autofocus modes can be selected during
viewfinder photography:
Mode

Description
Auto-servo AF: Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus
AF-A if subject is stationary, continuous-servo autofocus if subject is
moving.
Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. At default settings, shutter can
AF-S
only be released when in-focus indicator (I) is displayed (focus
priority; 0 327).
Continuous-servo AF: For moving subjects. Camera focuses
continuously while shutter-release button is pressed halfway; if
subject moves, camera will engage predictive focus tracking
AF-C
(0 122) to predict final distance to subject and adjust focus as
necessary. At default settings, shutter can be released whether or
not subject is in focus (release priority; 0 326).

Autofocus mode can be
selected by pressing the AFmode button and rotating the
main command dial until the
desired setting is displayed in
the viewfinder or control panel.
AF-mode button Main command
dial

AF-A

AF-S

AF-C

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A Predictive Focus Tracking
In AF-C mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A
mode, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject
moves toward or away from the camera while the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway. This allows the camera to track focus while
attempting to predict where the subject will be when the shutter is
released.

A See Also
For information on using focus priority in continuous-servo AF, see
Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 326). For information
on using release priority in single-servo AF, see Custom Setting a2
(AF-S priority selection, 0 327). See Custom Setting f5 (Customize
command dials) > Change main/sub (0 363) for information on
using the sub-command dial to choose the focus mode. See page 57
for information on the autofocus options available in live view or
during movie recording.

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AF-Area Mode
Choose how the focus point is selected during viewfinder
photography.
• Single-point AF: Select the focus point as described on page 127;
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
127. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, the camera will focus based
on information from surrounding focus points if the subject
briefly leaves the selected point. The number of focus points
varies with the mode selected:
- 9-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when there is time to
compose the photograph or when photographing subjects
that are moving predictably (e.g., runners or race cars on a
track).
- 21-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when photographing
subjects that are moving unpredictably (e.g., players at a
football game).
- 51-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when photographing
subjects that are moving quickly and can not be easily
framed in the viewfinder (e.g., birds).

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• 3D-tracking: Select the focus point as described on page 127. In
AF-A and AF-C focus modes, the camera will track subjects that
leave the selected focus point and select new focus points as
required. Use to quickly compose pictures with subjects that
are moving erratically from side to side (e.g., tennis players). If
the subject leaves viewfinder, remove your finger from the
shutter-release button and recompose the photograph with
the subject in the selected focus point.

• Group-area AF: The camera focuses using a group of focus points
selected by the user, reducing the risk of the camera focusing
on the background instead of on the main subject. Choose for
subjects that are difficult to photograph using a single focus
point. If faces are detected in AF-S focus mode, the camera will
give priority to portrait subjects.
• Auto-area AF: The camera automatically
detects the subject and selects the
focus point; if a face is detected, the
camera will give priority to the portrait
subject. The active focus points are
highlighted briefly after the camera
focuses; in AF-C mode or when
continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the main
focus point remains highlighted after the other focus points
have turned off.

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AF-area mode can be selected
by pressing the AF-mode
button and rotating the subcommand dial until the desired
setting is displayed in the
viewfinder or control panel.
AF-mode button

Control panel

Sub-command
dial

Viewfinder

A 3D-tracking
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the
area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera.
Consequently 3D-tracking may not produce the desired results with
subjects that are similar in color to the background or that occupy a
very small area of the frame.

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A AF-Area Mode
AF-area mode is shown in the control panel and viewfinder.
AF-area mode

Control panel

Viewfinder

Single-point AF
9-point dynamic-area AF *
21-point dynamic-area AF *
51-point dynamic-area AF *
3D-tracking
Group-area AF
Auto-area AF
*Only active focus point is displayed in the viewfinder. Remaining focus points provide
information to assist focus operation.

A Manual Focus
Single-point AF is automatically selected when manual focus is used.

A See Also
For information on adjusting how long the camera waits before
refocusing when an object moves in front of the camera, see Custom
Setting a3 (Focus tracking with lock-on, 0 328). See Custom Setting
a4 (Focus point illumination, 0 329) for information on choosing
how the focus point is displayed in dynamic-area and group-area AF.
See Custom Setting f5 (Customize command dials) > Change main/
sub (0 363) for information on using the main command dial to
choose the AF-area mode. See page 58 for information on the
autofocus options available in live view or during movie recording.

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Focus Point Selection
The camera offers a choice of 51 focus points that can be used to
compose photographs with the main subject positioned almost
anywhere in the frame. Follow the steps below to choose the
focus point (in group-area AF, you can follow these steps to
choose a group of focus points).

1 Rotate the focus selector
lock to ●.
This allows the multi
selector to be used to
select the focus point.

Focus selector lock

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.
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A Auto-area AF
The focus point for auto-area AF is selected automatically; manual
focus-point selection is not available.

A See Also
For information on choosing when the focus point is illuminated, see
Custom Setting a5 (AF point illumination, 0 329). For information
on setting focus-point selection to “wrap around,” see Custom Setting
a6 (Focus point wrap-around, 0 330). For information on choosing
the number of focus points that can be selected using the multi
selector, see Custom Setting a7 (Number of focus points, 0 330). For
information on choosing separate focus points for vertical and
horizontal orientations, see Custom Setting a8 (Store points by
orientation, 0 331). For information on changing the role of the J
button, see Custom Setting f1 (OK button, 0 354).

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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 (0 131), 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 (0 123).

1 Focus.
Position the subject in the
selected focus point and
press the shutter-release
button halfway to initiate
focus. Check that the infocus indicator (I)
appears in the viewfinder.

2 Lock focus.
AF-A and AF-C focus modes: With the
shutter-release button pressed
halfway (q), press the A AE-L/AF-L
button (w) to lock both focus and
exposure (an AE-L icon will be
displayed in the viewfinder). Focus
will remain locked while the A AE-L/
AF-L button is pressed, even if you
later remove your finger from the
shutter-release button.

Shutter-release button

A AE-L/AF-L button

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AF-S focus mode: Focus locks automatically when the in-focus
indicator (I) appears, and remain locked until you remove
your finger from the shutter-release button. Focus can also
be locked by pressing the A AE-L/AF-L button (see above).

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 AE-L/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.

A See Also
See Custom setting c1 (Shutter-release button AE-L, 0 336) for
information on using the shutter-release button to lock exposure,
Custom Setting f4 (Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 361) for information
on choosing the role played by the A AE-L/AF-L button.

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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
(0 132) or use focus lock (0 129) to focus on another subject at the
same distance and then recompose the photograph.
There is little or no contrast between the subject and
the background.
Example: Subject is the same color as the
background.
The focus point contains objects at different
distances from the camera.
Example: Subject is inside a cage.

The subject is dominated by regular geometric
patterns.
Example: Blinds or a row of windows in a
skyscraper.
The focus point contains areas of sharply
contrasting brightness.
Example: Subject is half in the shade.

Background objects appear larger than the subject.
Example: A building is in the frame behind the
subject.

The subject contains many fine details.
Example: A field of flowers or other subjects that
are small or lack variation in brightness.

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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 (0 131).
• AF lenses: Set the lens focus Focus-mode selector
mode switch (if present)
and camera focus-mode
selector to M.

D AF Lenses
Do not use AF lenses with the lens focus mode switch set to M and
the camera focus-mode selector set to AF. Failure to observe this
precaution could damage the camera or lens. This does not apply
to AF-S lenses, which can be used in M mode without setting the
camera focus-mode selector to M.

• Manual focus lenses: Focus manually.
To focus manually, adjust the lens focus
ring until the image displayed on the
clear matte field in the viewfinder is in
focus. Photographs can be taken at any
time, even when the image is not in
focus.

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❚❚ 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 51 focus points). After positioning
the subject in the selected focus point,
press the shutter-release button halfway
and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is
displayed. Note that with the subjects listed on page 131, the infocus indicator may sometimes be displayed when the subject is
not in focus; confirm focus in the viewfinder before shooting.
For information on using the electronic rangefinder with
optional AF-S/AF-I teleconverters, see page 430.

A Focal Plane Position
To determine the distance between
your subject and the camera, measure
from the focal plane mark (E) on the
camera body. The distance between the
lens mounting flange and the focal
plane is 46.5 mm (1.83 in.).

46.5 mm

Focal plane mark

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ISO Sensitivity
The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the
amount of light available. Choose from settings that range from
ISO 100 to ISO 12800 in steps equivalent to 1/3 EV. Settings of
from about 0.3 to 1 EV below ISO 100 and 0.3 to 2 EV above ISO
12800 are also available for special situations. Auto, scene, and
special effect modes also offer an AUTO option, which allows the
camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to
lighting conditions. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light
needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or
smaller apertures.
Modes
P, S, A, M

%
Other shooting
modes

Options
Lo 1–Lo 0.3; 100–12800 in steps of 1/3 EV; Hi 0.3–Hi 2
Auto
Auto; Lo 1–Lo 0.3; 100–12800 in steps of 1/3 EV; Hi 0.3–
Hi 2

ISO sensitivity can be adjusted
by pressing the W (S) button
and rotating the main
command dial until the desired
setting is displayed in the
control panel, viewfinder or
information display.

W (S) button Main command
dial

Control panel
Information display
Viewfinder

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A ISO Sensitivity
The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an
exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the
more likely the image is to be affected by noise (randomly-spaced
bright pixels, fog, or lines). Noise is particularly likely at settings
between Hi 0.3 and Hi 2.

A AUTO
If the mode dial is rotated to P, S, A, or M after AUTO is selected for ISO
sensitivity in another mode, the ISO sensitivity last selected in P, S, A, or
M mode will be restored.

A Hi 0.3–Hi 2
The settings Hi 0.3 through Hi 2 correspond to ISO sensitivities 0.3–
2 EV over ISO 12800 (ISO 16000–51200 equivalent).

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. Contrast is slightly higher than normal; in most
cases, ISO sensitivities of ISO 100 or above are recommended.

A The Shooting Menus
ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted from the photo and movie
shooting menus. Choose ISO sensitivity settings in photo shooting
menu to adjust settings for viewfinder and live view photography
(0 310) and Movie ISO sensitivity settings in the movie shooting
menu to adjust settings for movie live view (0 322).

A See Also
For information on choosing the ISO sensitivity step size, see Custom
Setting b1 (ISO sensitivity step value; 0 333). For information on
adjusting ISO sensitivity without using the W (S) button, see
Custom Setting d8 (Easy ISO; 0 341). For information on using the
High ISO NR option in the shooting menus to reduce noise at high ISO
sensitivities, see page 317.

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Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
(P, S, A, and M Modes Only)
If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO
sensitivity control in the photo shooting menu, ISO sensitivity
will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be
achieved at the value selected by the user (ISO sensitivity is
adjusted appropriately when the flash is used).

1 Select Auto ISO sensitivity control.
Select ISO sensitivity settings in the
photo shooting menu, highlight Auto
ISO sensitivity control and press 2.

2 Select On.
Highlight On and press J (if Off is
selected, ISO sensitivity will remain
fixed at the value selected by the
user).

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3 Adjust settings.
The maximum value for auto ISO
sensitivity can be selected using
Maximum sensitivity (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). In modes P and A,
sensitivity will only be adjusted if underexposure would
result at the shutter speed selected for Minimum shutter
speed (1/2000–30 s, or Auto; in modes S and M, ISO sensitivity
will be adjusted for optimal exposure at the shutter speed
selected by the user). If Auto is selected, the camera will
choose the minimum shutter speed based on the focal
length of the lens. Press J to exit when settings are
complete.
When On is selected, the viewfinder
and control panel show ISO AUTO. When
sensitivity is altered from the value
selected by the user, these indicators
flash and the altered value is shown in
viewfinder.

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A Minimum Shutter Speed
Auto shutter-speed selection can be fine-tuned by highlighting Auto
and pressing 2: for example, values faster than those usually selected
automatically can be used with telephoto lenses to reduce blur. Note,
however, that Auto functions only with CPU lenses; if a non-CPU lens is
used without lens data, minimum shutter speed is fixed at 1/30 s.
Shutter speeds may drop below the selected minimum if optimum
exposure can not be achieved at the ISO sensitivity chosen for
Maximum sensitivity.

A Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) is more likely at
higher sensitivities. Use the High ISO NR option in the shooting
menus to reduce noise (see page 317). When a flash is used, minimum
shutter speed will be set to the value selected for Minimum shutter
speed unless this value is faster than Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync
speed, 0 345) or slower than Custom Setting e2 (Flash shutter
speed, 0 346), in which case the value selected for Custom Setting e2
will be used instead. Note that ISO sensitivity may be raised
automatically when auto ISO sensitivity control is used in combination
with slow sync flash modes (available with the built-in flash and the
optional flash units listed on page 433), possibly preventing the
camera from selecting slow shutter speeds.

A Enabling and Disabling Auto ISO Senstivity Control
You can turn auto ISO sensitivity control on or off by pressing the
W (S) button and rotating the sub-command dial. ISO AUTO is
displayed when auto ISO sensitivity control is on.

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Exposure
Metering

(P, S, A, and M Modes Only)

Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in
other modes, the camera selects the metering method
automatically).
Option

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 (0 429), distance information (3D color matrix metering
III; with other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering III,
which does not include 3D distance information).
Center-weighted: Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest
weight to center area (if CPU lens is attached, size of area can be
selected using Custom Setting b5, Center-weighted area,
0 335; if non-CPU lens is attached, area is equivalent to circle
12 mm in diameter). Classic meter for portraits; recommended
when using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.
Spot: Camera meters circle 4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter
(approximately 1.5% of frame). Circle is centered on current
focus point, making it possible to meter off-center subjects (if
non-CPU lens is used or if auto-area AF is in effect, camera will
meter center focus point). Ensures that subject will be correctly
exposed, even when background is much brighter or darker.
Highlight-weighted: Camera assigns greatest weight to highlights.
Use to reduce loss of detail in highlights, for example when
photographing spotlit performers on a stage.

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To choose a metering option,
press the Z (Q) button and
rotate the main command dial
until the desired setting is
displayed in the viewfinder and
control panel.
Z (Q) button

Control panel

Main command
dial

Viewfinder

A Non-CPU Lens Data
Specifying the focal length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lenses
using the Non-CPU lens data option in the setup menu (0 236)
allows the camera to use color matrix metering when matrix is selected
and improves the accuracy of center-weighted and spot metering.
Center-weighted metering will be used if highlight-weighted metering
is selected with non-CPU lenses or if matrix metering is selected with
non-CPU lenses for which lens data have not been supplied. Note that
center-weighted metering may also be used if highlight-weighted
metering is selected with certain CPU lenses (AI-P NIKKOR lenses and
AF lenses that are not of type G, E, or D).

A See Also
See Custom Setting b4 (Matrix metering, 0 335) for information on
choosing whether matrix metering uses face detection. For
information on making separate adjustments to optimal exposure for
each metering method, see Custom Setting b6 (Fine-tune optimal
exposure, 0 336).

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Autoexposure Lock
Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using
center-weighted metering and spot metering (0 139) to meter
exposure.

1 Lock exposure.
Position the subject in the selected
focus point and press the shutterrelease button halfway. With the
shutter-release button pressed
halfway and the subject positioned
in the focus point, press the A AE-L/
AF-L button to lock focus and
exposure (if you are using autofocus,
confirm that the in-focus indicator
(I) appears in the viewfinder).

Shutter-release button

A AE-L/AF-L button

While exposure lock is in effect, an
AE-L indicator will appear in the
viewfinder.

2 Recompose the
photograph.
Keeping the A AE-L/AF-L
button pressed,
recompose the
photograph and shoot.

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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.

A Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture
While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted
without altering the metered value for exposure:
Mode
P
S
A

Setting
Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 0 89)
Shutter speed
Aperture

The new values can be confirmed in the viewfinder and control panel.
Note that metering can not be changed while exposure lock is in
effect.

A See Also
If On is selected for Custom Setting c1 (Shutter-release button AE-L,
0 336), exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway. For information on changing the role of the A AE-L/AF-L
button, see Custom Setting f4 (Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 361).

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Exposure Compensation
(P, S, A, M, h, and % Modes Only)
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 (0 139). Choose from values between –5 EV
(underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of
1/3 EV. In general, positive values make the subject brighter while
negative values make it darker.

–1 EV

No exposure
compensation

To choose a value for exposure
compensation, press the E button and
rotate the main command dial until the
desired value is displayed in the control
panel or viewfinder.

+1 EV
E button

Main command dial

±0 EV
(E button pressed)

–0.3 (–1/3) EV

+2.0 EV

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At values other than ±0.0, the 0 at the
center of the exposure indicators will
flash (modes P, S, A, h, and %) and a
E icon will be displayed in the control
panel and viewfinder after you release
the E button. The current value for
exposure compensation can be confirmed in the exposure
indicator by pressing the E button.
Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure
compensation to ±0 (adjustments to exposure compensation in
h and % modes will be reset when another mode is
selected). Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera
is turned off.

A Mode M
In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure
indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change.

A See Also
For information on choosing the size of the increments available for
exposure compensation, see Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for
exposure cntrl, 0 333). For information on making adjustments to
exposure compensation without pressing the E button, see Custom
Setting b3 (Easy exposure compensation, 0 334). For information
on restricting the effects of exposure compensation to the background
when using a flash for foreground lighting, see Custom Setting e4
(Exposure comp. for flash, 0 353). For information on automatically
varying exposure, flash level, white balance, or Active D-Lighting, see
page 202.

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White Balance

(P, S, A, and M Modes Only)

White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of
the light source. In modes other than P, S, A, and M, white balance
is set automatically by the camera. Auto white balance is
recommended for most light sources in P, S, A, and M modes, but
other values can be selected if necessary according to the type
of source:
Option

Color temp. *

v Auto
Normal
Keep warm lighting colors
Incandescent

3500–8000 K

J
I Fluorescent

H
N
G
M
K
L

3000 K

Sodium-vapor lamps

2700 K

Warm-white fluorescent

3000 K

White fluorescent

3700 K

Cool-white fluorescent

4200 K

Day white fluorescent

5000 K

Daylight fluorescent

6500 K

High temp. mercury-vapor

7200 K

Direct sunlight

5200 K

Flash

5400 K

Cloudy

6000 K

Shade
Choose color temp. (0 152)

8000 K
2500–10,000 K

Preset manual (0 155)

—

* All values are approximate and do not reflect fine-tuning (if applicable).

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White balance is set by pressing the L (U) button and
rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is
displayed in the information display.

L (U) button

Main command
dial

Information display

A The Shooting Menus
White balance can also be adjusted using the White balance option in
either of the shooting menus (0 310, 321), which also can be used to
fine-tune white balance (0 149) or measure a value for preset manual
white balance (0 155). The Auto option in the White balance menu
offers a choice of Normal and Keep warm lighting colors, which
preserves the warm colors produced by incandescent lighting, while
the I Fluorescent option can be used to select the light source from
the bulb types. The item in the movie shooting menu offers a Same as
photo settings option that sets the white balance for movies to the
same as that used for photographs.

A Studio Flash Lighting
Auto white balance may not produce the desired results with large
studio flash units. Use preset manual white balance or set white
balance to Flash and use fine tuning to adjust white balance.

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A Color Temperature
The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other
conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a
light source, defined with reference to the temperature to which an
object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same
wavelengths. While light sources with a color temperature in the
neighborhood of 5000–5500 K appear white, light sources with a lower
color temperature, such as incandescent light bulbs, appear slightly
yellow or red. Light sources with a higher color temperature appear
tinged with blue.
“Warmer” (redder) colors
3000

4000

“Cooler” (bluer) colors
5000

6000

tyu i

8000

10000

[K]

q I (sodium-vapor lamps): 2700 K
w J (incandescent)/I (warm-white fluorescent.): 3000 K
e I (white fluorescent): 3700 K
r I (cool-white fluorescent): 4200 K
t I (day white fluorescent): 5000 K
y H (direct sunlight): 5200 K
u N (flash): 5400 K
i G (cloudy): 6000 K
o I (daylight fluorescent): 6500 K
!0 I (high temp. mercury-vapor): 7200 K
!1 M (shade): 8000 K
Note: All figures are approximate.

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A See Also
When WB bracketing is selected for Custom Setting e6 (Auto
bracketing set, 0 353), the camera will create several images each
time the shutter is released. White balance will be varied with each
image, “bracketing” the value currently selected for white balance
(0 208).

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Fine-Tuning White Balance
At settings other than K (Choose color temp.), white balance
can be “fine-tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of
the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an
image.

❚❚ The White Balance Menu
To fine-tune white balance from the shooting menus, select
White balance and follow the steps below.

1 Display fine-tuning options.
Highlight a white balance option and
press 2 (if a sub-menu is displayed,
select the desired option and press 2
again to display fine-tuning options;
for information on fine-tuning preset
manual white balance, see page 164).

2 Fine tune white balance.
Use the multi selector to fine-tune
white balance. White balance can be
fine-tuned on the amber (A)–blue (B)
axis in steps of 0.5 and the green (G)–
magenta (M) axis in steps of 0.25. The
Coordinates
horizontal (amber-blue) axis
Adjustment
corresponds to color temperature,
while the vertical (green-magenta)
axis has the similar effects to the corresponding color
compensation (CC) filters. The horizontal axis is ruled in
increments equivalent to about 5 mired, the vertical axis in
increments of about 0.05 diffuse density units.

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3 Press J.
Press J to save settings and return to the shooting menus.

❚❚ 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 (0 149; to fine-tune
white balance when L is selected, use the shooting menus as
described on page 164). Press the L (U) button and rotate
the sub-command dial to fine-tune white balance in steps of 0.5
(with each full increment equivalent to about 5 mired) until the
desired value is displayed in the control panel and information
display. Rotating the sub-command dial to the left increases the
amount of amber (A). Rotating the sub-command dial to the
right increases the amount of blue (B).

Control panel
L (U) button

Sub-command
dial

Information display

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A White Balance Fine-Tuning
If white balance has been fine-tuned, an
asterisk (“E”) will be displayed in the
information display. Note that 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.

Information display

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. For example, a change of 1000 K produces a much
greater change in color at 3000 K than at 6000 K. Mired, calculated by
multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by 10 6, is a measure of
color temperature that takes such variation into account, and as such is
the unit used in color-temperature compensation filters. E.g.:
• 4000 K–3000 K (a difference of 1000 K)=83 mired
• 7000 K–6000 K (a difference of 1000 K)=24 mired

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Choosing a Color Temperature
Follow the steps below to choose a color temperature when
K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance.
D Choose Color Temperature
Note that the desired results will not be obtained with flash or
fluorescent lighting. Choose N (Flash) or I (Fluorescent) for these
sources. With other light sources, take a test shot to determine if the
selected value is appropriate.

❚❚ The White Balance Menu
Color temperature can be selected using the White balance
options in the shooting menus. Enter values for the amber–blue
and green–magenta axes (0 149) as described below.

1 Select Choose color temp.
Select White balance in either of the
shooting menus, then highlight
Choose color temp. and press 2.

2 Select a value for amber-blue.
Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits and
press 1 or 3 to change.

Value for amber (A)blue (B) axis

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3 Select a value for green-magenta.
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 menus. 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.

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❚❚ The L (U) Button
When K (Choose color temp.) is selected, the L (U) button
can be used to select the color temperature, although only for
the amber (A)–blue (B) axis. Press the L (U) button and
rotate the sub-command dial until the desired value is displayed
in the control panel and information display (adjustments are
made in mireds; 0 151). To enter a color temperature directly,
press the L (U) button and press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit
and press 1 or 3 to change.

Control panel
L (U) button

Sub-command
dial

Information display

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Preset Manual
Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance
settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for
light sources with a strong color cast. The camera can store up to
six values for preset manual white balance in presets d-1
through d-6. Two methods are available for setting preset
manual white balance:
Method

Direct measurement

Copy from existing
photograph

Description
Neutral gray or white object is placed under
lighting that will be used in final photo and
white balance measured by camera (0 155).
In live view photography and movie live view
(0 54, 66), white balance can be measured in
a selected area of the frame (spot white
balance, 0 159).
White balance is copied from photo on
memory card (0 162).

Viewfinder Photography

1 Light a reference object.
Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that
will be used in the final photograph. In studio settings, a
standard gray panel can be used as a reference object. Note
that exposure is automatically increased by 1 EV when
measuring white balance; in mode M, adjust exposure so that
the exposure indicator shows ±0 (0 94).

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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 information display.

L (U) button

Main command
dial

Information display

3 Select a preset.
Press the L (U) button and rotate the sub-command dial
until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed
in the information display.

L (U) button

Sub-command
dial

Information display

A Measuring Preset Manual White Balance (Viewfinder Photography)
Preset manual white balance can not be measured while you are
shooting an HDR photograph (0 177) or multiple exposure (0 216), or
when Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign
shutter button, 0 373) and the live view selector is rotated to 1.

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4 Select direct measurement mode.
Release the L (U) button briefly
and then press the button until D
starts to flash in the control panel
and viewfinder. The displays will
flash for about six seconds.

Control panel

Viewfinder

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.

A Protected Presets
If the current preset is protected (0 164), 3 or Prt will flash in the
control panel, viewfinder, and information display if you attempt to
measure a new value.

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6 Check the results.
If the camera was able to measure
a value for white balance, C
will flash in the control panel for
about six seconds, while the
viewfinder will show a flashing a.

Control panel

Viewfinder

If lighting is too dark or too bright,
the camera may be unable to
measure white balance. A flashing
b a will appear in the control
panel and viewfinder for about six
seconds. Press the shutter-release
button halfway to return to Step 5
and measure white balance again.

Control panel

Viewfinder

D Direct Measurement Mode
If no operations are performed during viewfinder photography while
the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end in the
time selected for Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 336).

A Selecting a Preset
Selecting Preset manual for the White
balance option in either of the shooting
menus displays the dialog shown at right;
highlight a preset and press J. If no value
currently exists for the selected preset, white
balance will be set to 5200 K, the same as
Direct sunlight.

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Live View (Spot White Balance)
In live view photography and movie live view (0 54, 66), white
balance can be measured in a selected area of the frame,
eliminating the need to prepare a reference object or change
lenses during telephoto photography.

1 Press the a button.
The mirror will be raised and the view
through the lens will be displayed in
the camera monitor.

a button

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

Main command
dial

Monitor

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3 Select a preset.
Press the L (U) button and rotate the sub-command dial
until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed
in the monitor.

L (U) button

Sub-command
dial

Monitor

4 Select direct measurement mode.
Release the L (U) button briefly
and then press the button until the
L icon in the monitor starts to flash.
A spot white balance target (r) will
be displayed at the selected focus
point.

5 Position the target over a white or grey area.
While L flashes in the display, use
the multi selector to position the r
over a white or grey area of the
subject. To zoom the area around the
target in for more precise positioning,
press the X (T) button.

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Monitor

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
(0 337).
If the camera is unable to measure
white balance, the message shown at
right will be displayed. Choose a new
white balance target and repeat the
process from Step 5.

7 Exit direct measurement mode.
Press the L (U) button to exit direct measurement mode.
When Preset manual is selected for
White balance in either of the
shooting menus, the position of the
target used to measure preset
manual white balance will be
displayed on presets recorded during
live view photography and movie live
view.

A Measuring Preset Manual White Balance (Live View)
Preset manual white balance can not be measured when Record
movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button,
0 373) and the live view selector is rotated to 1. Preset manual white
balance can not be set while an HDR exposure is in progress (0 177).

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Managing Presets
❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph
Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an
existing photograph to a selected preset.

1 Select Preset manual.
Select White balance in either of the
shooting menus, then highlight
Preset manual and press 2.

2 Select a destination.
Highlight the destination preset (d-1
to d-6) and press W (S).

W (S) button

3 Choose Select image.
Highlight Select image and press 2.

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4 Highlight a source image.
Highlight the source image.

5 Copy white balance.
Press J to copy the white balance value for the highlighted
photograph to the selected preset. If the highlighted
photograph has a comment (0 384), 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.

X (T) button

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A Choosing a White Balance Preset
Press 1 to highlight the current white
balance preset (d-1–d-6) and press 2 to
select another preset.

A Fine-Tuning Preset Manual White Balance
The selected preset can be fine-tuned by
selecting Fine-tune and adjusting white
balance as described on page 149.

A Edit Comment
To enter a descriptive comment of up to 36
characters for the current white-balance
preset, select Edit comment in the preset
manual white balance menu and enter a
comment as described on page 171.

A Protect
To protect the current white-balance preset,
select Protect in the preset manual white
balance menu, then highlight On and press
J. Protected presets can not be modified
and the Fine-tune and Edit comment
options can not be used.

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Image Enhancement
Picture Controls

(P, S, A, and M Modes Only)

In P, S, A, and M modes, your choice of Picture Control determines
how pictures are processed (in other modes, the camera selects
a Picture Control automatically).

Selecting a Picture Control
Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of
scene.
Option

Q
R
S
T
e
f
q

Description
Standard processing for balanced results.
Standard
Recommended for most situations.
Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for
photographs that will later be processed or
Neutral
retouched.
Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect.
Vivid
Choose for photographs that emphasize primary
colors.
Monochrome Take monochrome photographs.
Process portraits for skin with natural texture and a
Portrait
rounded feel.
Landscape
Produces vibrant landscapes and cityscapes.
Details are preserved over a wide tone range, from
Flat
highlights to shadows. Choose for photographs that
will later be extensively processed or retouched.

A The Movie Shooting Menu
The Set Picture Control option in the movie shooting menu also
offers a Same as photo settings option that sets the Picture Control
for movies to the same as that used for photographs.

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1 Select Set Picture Control.
Highlight Set Picture Control in
either of the shooting menus and
press 2.

2 Select a Picture Control.
Highlight a 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 menus (0 170). Custom Picture Controls can be saved to a
memory card for sharing among other cameras of the same model and
compatible software (0 173).

A The Picture Control Indicator
The current Picture Control is shown in the
information display when the R button is
pressed.

Picture Control indicator

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Modifying Picture Controls
Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 170) 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 (0 165) and
press 2.

2 Adjust settings.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired
setting and press 4 or 2 to choose a
value in increments of 1, or rotate the
sub-command dial to choose a value
in increments of 0.25 (0 168). Repeat
this step until all settings have been
adjusted, or select a preset combination of settings by using
the multi selector to choose Quick adjust. Default settings
can be restored by pressing the O (Q) button.

3 Press J.
A Modifications to Original Picture Controls
Picture Controls that have been modified
from default settings are indicated by an
asterisk (“E”).

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❚❚ Picture Control Settings
Option

Manual adjustments
(all Picture Controls)

Description
Mute or heighten the effect of the selected Picture
Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments).
Quick adjust
Not available with Neutral, Monochrome, Flat, or
custom Picture Controls (0 170).
Control the sharpness of outlines. Select A to adjust
Sharpening sharpening automatically according to the type of
scene.
Adjust clarity manually or select A to let the camera
adjust clarity automatically. Depending on the scene,
shadows may appear around bright objects or halos
Clarity
may appear around dark objects at some settings.
Clarity is not applied to movies.
Adjust contrast manually or select A to let the camera
Contrast
adjust contrast automatically.
Raise or lower brightness without loss of detail in
Brightness
highlights or shadows.
Manual adjustments
Manual adjustments
(non-monochrome only) (monochrome only)

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Saturation

Control the vividness of colors. Select A to adjust
saturation automatically according to the type of
scene.

Hue

Adjust hue.

Filter
effects

Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome
photographs (0 169).

Toning

Choose the tint used in monochrome photographs
(0 170).

D “A” (Auto)
Results for auto sharpening, clarity, 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 Switching Between Manual and Auto
Press the X (T) button to switch back
and forth between manual and auto (A)
settings for sharpening, clarity, contrast, and
saturation.

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 Previous Settings
The j indicator under the value display in
the Picture Control setting menu indicates
the previous value for the setting. Use this as
a reference when adjusting settings.

A Filter Effects (Monochrome Only)
The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on
monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available:
Option
Description
Yellow Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the
Orange brightness of the sky in landscape photographs.
Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red more
R
Red
contrast than orange.
G
Green Softens skin tones. Can be used for portraits.
Y
O

Note that the effects achieved with Filter effects are more
pronounced than those produced by physical glass filters.

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A Toning (Monochrome Only)
Pressing 3 when Toning is selected displays
saturation options. Press 4 or 2 to adjust
saturation in increments of 1, or rotate the
sub-command dial to choose a value in
increments of 0.25. Saturation control is not
available when B&W (black-and-white) is
selected.

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.
Highlight Manage Picture Control in
either of the shooting menus and
press 2.

2 Select Save/edit.
Highlight Save/edit and press 2.

3 Select a Picture Control.
Highlight an existing Picture Control
and press 2, or press J to proceed to
Step 5 to save a copy of the
highlighted Picture Control without
further modification.

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4 Edit the selected Picture Control.
See page 168 for more information.
To abandon any changes and start
over from default settings, press the
O (Q) 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 displayed. By default, new
Picture Controls are named by adding
a two-digit number (assigned
automatically) to the name of the
existing Picture Control; to use the
default name, proceed to Step 7. To
Name area
move the cursor in the name area,
hold the W (S) button and press 4 or 2. To enter a new
letter at the current cursor position, use the multi selector to
highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and
press J. To delete the character at the current cursor
position, press the O (Q) button.
Custom Picture Control names can be up to nineteen
characters long. Any characters after the nineteenth will be
deleted.

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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.

A Manage Picture Control > Delete
The Delete option in the Manage Picture
Control menu can be used to delete
selected custom Picture Controls when they
are no longer needed.

A The Original Picture Control Icon
The original preset Picture Control on which
the custom Picture Control is based is
indicated by an icon in the top right corner
of the edit display.

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Original Picture
Control icon

Sharing Custom Picture Controls
Use the Load/save option in the Manage Picture Control menu
to copy custom Picture Controls to and from memory cards.
Custom Picture Controls can be created on a computer using
Picture Control Utility 2, a utility launched from ViewNX 2
(supplied) or Capture NX-D (0 268), then saved to a memory
card and copied to the camera. Custom Picture Controls created
on the camera can be copied to a memory card for use in other
D750s. Once the copies are no longer needed, they can be
deleted using the Delete from card option.
To copy custom Picture Controls to or
from the memory card, or to delete
custom Picture Controls from the
memory card, highlight Load/save in the
Manage Picture Control menu and
press 2. The following options will be
displayed:
• Copy to camera: Copy custom Picture Controls from the memory
card to custom Picture Controls C-1 through C-9 on the
camera and name them as desired.
• Delete from card: Delete selected custom
Picture Controls from the memory
card. The confirmation dialog shown
at right will be displayed before a
Picture Control is deleted; to delete
the selected Picture Control, highlight
Yes and press J.
• Copy to card: Copy a custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9)
from the camera to a selected destination (1 through 99) on
the memory card.

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A Saving Custom Picture Controls
Up to 99 custom Picture Controls can be stored on the memory card at
any one time. The memory card can only be used to store user-created
custom Picture Controls. The preset Picture Controls supplied with the
camera (0 165) can not be copied to the memory card, renamed, or
deleted.
The options in the Manage Picture Control menu apply only to the
memory card in Slot 1. Custom Picture Controls can not be deleted
from or copied to or from the card in Slot 2.

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Preserving Detail in Highlights and
Shadows
Active D-Lighting

(P, S, A, and M Modes Only)

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 (0 139).

Active D-Lighting off

Active D-Lighting: Y Auto

D “Active D-Lighting” Versus “D-Lighting”
The Active D-Lighting option in the photo shooting menu adjusts
exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range, while the
D-Lighting option in the retouch menu (0 397) brightens shadows in
images after shooting.

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To use Active D-Lighting:

1 Select Active D-Lighting.
Highlight Active D-Lighting in the
photo shooting menu and press 2.

2 Choose an option.
Highlight the desired option and
press J. If Y Auto is selected, the
camera will automatically adjust
Active D-Lighting according to
shooting conditions (in mode M,
however, Y Auto is equivalent to
Q Normal).

D Active D-Lighting
Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in
photographs taken with Active D-Lighting. With some subjects, you
may notice uneven shading, shadows around bright objects, or halos
around dark objects. Active D-Lighting can not be used at ISO
sensitivities of Hi 0.3 or above.

A See Also
When ADL bracketing is selected for Custom Setting e6 (Auto
bracketing set, 0 353), the camera varies Active D-Lighting over a
series of shots (0 212). For information on using the Fn button and
main command dial to select an Active D-Lighting option, see page
360.

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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 (0 139; with spot or center-weighted
metering and a non-CPU lens, a strength of Auto is equivalent to
Normal). It can not be used to record NEF (RAW) images. Flash
lighting, bracketing (0 202), multiple exposure (0 216), and
time-lapse photography (0 229) can not be used while HDR is in
effect and shutter speeds of A and % are not available.

+
First exposure (darker)

Second exposure
(brighter)

Combined HDR image

1 Select HDR (high dynamic range).
Highlight HDR (high dynamic range)
in the photo shooting menu and
press 2.

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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.
If On (series) or On (single photo) is
selected, a l icon will be displayed
in the viewfinder.

3 Choose the HDR strength.
To choose the difference in exposure
between the two shots (HDR
strength), highlight HDR strength
and press 2.
Highlight the desired option and
press J. If Auto is selected, the
camera will automatically adjust HDR
strength to suit the scene.

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Viewfinder

4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
The camera takes two exposures
when the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way down. l j
will flash in the control panel and
l l in the viewfinder while the
images are combined; no
photographs can be taken until
recording is complete. Regardless of
the option currently selected for
release mode, only one photograph
will be taken each time the shutterrelease button is pressed.

Control panel

Viewfinder

If On (series) is selected, HDR will only turn off when Off is
selected for HDR mode; if On (single photo) is selected, HDR
turns off automatically after the photograph is taken. The
l icon clears from the display when HDR shooting ends.

D Framing HDR Photographs
The edges of the image will be cropped out. The desired results may
not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting. Use
of a tripod is recommended. Depending on the scene, the effect may
not be visible, shadows may appear around bright objects, or halos
may appear around dark objects. Uneven shading may be visible with
some subjects.

A Interval Timer Photography
If On (series) is selected for HDR mode before interval timer shooting
begins, the camera will continue to shoot HDR photographs at the
selected interval (if On (single photo) is selected, interval timer
shooting will end after a single shot).

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Flash Photography
Using the Built-in Flash
The built-in flash can be used not only when natural lighting is
inadequate but to fill in shadows and backlit subjects or to add a
catch light to the subject’s eyes.

Auto Pop-up Modes
In i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and g modes, the built-in flash
automatically pops up and fires as required.

1 Choose a flash mode.
Keeping the M (Y) button pressed, rotate the main
command dial until the desired flash mode appears in the
information display.

M (Y) button

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Main command
dial

Information display

2 Take pictures.
The flash will pop up as
required when the shutterrelease button is pressed
halfway and fire when a
photograph is taken. If the
flash does not pop up
automatically, DO NOT attempt to raise it by hand. Failure to
observe this precaution could damage the flash.

❚❚ Flash Modes
The following flash modes are available:
Auto flash: When lighting is poor or the subject is backlit, the
flash pops up automatically when the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway and fires as required. Not available in o
mode.
Auto with red-eye reduction: Use for portraits. The flash pops up
and fires as required, but before it fires the red-eye reduction
lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.” Not available in o mode.
Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction: As for auto with red-eye
reduction, except that slow shutter speeds are used to
capture background lighting. Use for portraits taken at night
or under low light. Available in o mode.
Auto slow sync: Slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background lighting in shots taken at night or under low
light. Available in o mode.

Off: The flash does not fire.

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Manual Pop-up Modes
In P, S, A, M, and 0 modes, the flash must be raised manually. The
flash will not fire if it is not raised.

1 Raise the flash.
Press the M (Y) button to raise the
flash. Note that if the flash is off or an
optional external flash unit is
attached, the built-in flash will not
pop up; proceed to Step 2.
M (Y) button

2 Choose a flash mode (P, S, A, and M modes only).
Keeping the M (Y) button pressed, rotate the main
command dial until the desired flash mode appears in the
information display.

M (Y) button

Main command
dial

Information display

3 Take pictures.
If an option other than j is selected, the flash will fire
whenever a picture is taken.

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❚❚ Flash Modes
The following flash modes are available:
Fill flash: The flash fires with every shot.
Red-eye reduction: Use for portraits. The flash fires with every
shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to
help reduce “red-eye.” Not available in 0 mode.
Red-eye reduction with slow sync: As for “red-eye reduction”, above,
except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture
background lighting at night or under low light. Use when
you want to include background lighting in portraits. Not
available in modes S, M, and 0.
Slow sync: As for “fill flash”, above, except that shutter speed
slows automatically to capture background lighting at night
or under low light. Use when you want to capture both
subject and background. Not available in modes S, M, and 0.
Slow rear-curtain sync: As for “rear-curtain sync”, below, except
that shutter speed slows automatically to capture
background lighting at night or under low light. Use when
you want to capture both subject and background. Not
available in modes S, M, and 0. S is displayed when
setting is complete.
Rear-curtain sync: The flash fires just before the shutter closes,
creating a stream of light behind moving light sources as
shown below at right. Not available in modes P, A, and 0.

Front-curtain sync

Rear-curtain sync

Off: The flash does not fire. Not available in 0 mode.

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A Metering
Select matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted metering to
activate i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR. Standard i-TTL flash for
digital SLR is activated automatically when spot metering is selected.

A Lowering the Built-in Flash
To save power when the flash is not in use,
press it gently downward until the latch
clicks into place.

D The Built-in Flash
Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum
range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can not be used in the macro range of zoom
lenses with a macro function. i-TTL flash control is available at ISO
sensitivities between 100 and 12800; at other sensitivities, the desired
results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture values.
If the flash fires in continuous release modes (0 103), only one picture
will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
The shutter release may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after it
has been used for several consecutive shots. The flash can be used
again after a short pause.

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A Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash
The following shutter speeds are available with the built-in flash.
Mode
Shutter speed
1/200–1/60 s
i, k, p, n, s, w, 0, g
1
o
/200–1 s
1
*
*
P ,A
/250–1/60 s
1/250–30 s
S*
1/250–30 s, A, %
M*
* Speeds as fast as 1/4000 s are available with optional flash units that support auto FP highspeed sync (0 436) when 1/250 s (Auto FP) or 1/200 s (Auto FP) is selected
for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 345). When 1/250 s (Auto FP) is
selected, shutter speeds as fast as 1/250 s are available with the built-in flash.

A Flash Control Mode
The camera supports the following i-TTL flash control modes:
• i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR: Flash emits series of nearly invisible
preflashes (monitor preflashes) immediately before main flash.
Preflashes reflected from objects in all areas of frame are picked up by
RGB sensor with approximately 91K (91,000) pixels and are analyzed
in combination with range information from matrix metering system
to adjust flash output for natural balance between main subject and
ambient background lighting. If type G, E, or D lens is used, distance
information is included when calculating flash output. Precision of
calculation can be increased for non-CPU lenses by providing lens
data (focal length and maximum aperture; see 0 235). Not available
when spot metering is used.
• Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR: Flash output adjusted to bring lighting
in frame to standard level; brightness of background is not taken into
account. Recommended for shots in which main subject is
emphasized at expense of background details, or when exposure
compensation is used. Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is activated
automatically when spot metering is selected.

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The flash control mode for the built-in flash can be selected using
Custom Setting e3 (Flash cntrl for built-in flash, 0 347). The
information display shows the flash control mode for the built-in flash
as follows:
Flash sync
i-TTL

—

Manual

—

Repeating flash

—

Commander mode

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Auto FP (0 345)

A Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range
Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture.
100
1.4
2
2.8
4
5.6
8
11
16

200
2
2.8
4
5.6
8
11
16
22

Aperture at ISO equivalent of
Range
400 800 1600 3200 6400 12800
m
ft
2.8
4
5.6
8
11
16 0.7–8.5 2ft 4in.–27ft 10in.
4
5.6
8
11
16
22 0.6–6.0
2ft–19ft 8in.
5.6
8
11
16
22
32 0.6–4.2
2ft–13ft 9in.
8
11
16
22
32
— 0.6–3.0
2ft–9ft 10in.
11
16
22
32
—
— 0.6–2.1
2ft–6ft 10in.
16
22
32 — —
— 0.6–1.5
2ft–4ft 11in.
22
32
— — —
— 0.6–1.1
2ft–3ft 7in.
32 — — — —
— 0.6–0.8
2ft–2ft 7in.

The built-in flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft).
In mode P, the maximum aperture (minimum f-number) is limited
according to ISO sensitivity, as shown below:
100
2.8

200
3.5

Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent of:
400
800
1600
3200
4
5
5.6
7.1

6400
8

12800
10

If the maximum aperture of the lens is smaller than given above, the
maximum value for aperture will be the maximum aperture of the lens.

A See Also
See page 190 for information on locking flash value (FV) for a metered
subject before recomposing a photograph.
For information on auto FP high-speed sync and choosing a flash sync
speed, see Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 345). For
information on choosing the slowest shutter speed available when
using the flash, see Custom Setting e2 (Flash shutter speed, 0 346).
For information on flash control and using the built-in flash in
commander mode, see Custom Setting e3 (Flash cntrl for built-in
flash, 0 347).
See page 433 for information on using optional flash units.

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Flash Compensation (P, S, A, M, and h Modes Only)
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 M (Y) button and rotate the sub-command dial until
the desired value is displayed in the control panel, viewfinder, or
information display. In general, choose positive values to make
the main subject brighter, negative values to make it darker.

M (Y) button

Control panel

±0 EV
(M (Y) button pressed)

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Sub-command dial

Information display

–0.3 (–1/3) EV

+1.0 EV

At values other than ±0.0, a Y icon will be displayed in the
control panel and viewfinder after you release the M (Y) button.
The current value for flash compensation can be confirmed by
pressing the M (Y) button.
Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash
compensation to ±0.0. Flash compensation is not reset when
the camera is turned off.

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 the size of the increments available for
flash compensation, see Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure
cntrl, 0 333). For information on choosing how flash and exposure
compensation combine, see Custom Setting e4 (Exposure comp. for
flash, 0 353). For information on automatically varying flash level
over a series of shots, see page 202.

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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.
To use FV lock:

1 Assign FV lock to a camera control.
Select FV lock as the “press” option
for Custom Setting f2 (Assign Fn
button, 0 356), f3 (Assign preview
button, 0 361), or f4 (Assign AE-L/
AF-L button, 0 361).

2 Raise the flash.
In P, S, A, M, and 0 modes, the flash can
be raised by pressing the M (Y)
button. In i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and
g modes, the flash will pop up
automatically when required.
M (Y) button

3 Focus.
Position the subject in the
center of the frame and
press the shutter-release
button halfway to focus.

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4 Lock flash level.
After confirming that the flash ready
indicator (M) is displayed in the
viewfinder, press the 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
icons (e) will appear in the viewfinder.

5 Recompose the photograph.

6 Take the photograph.
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to
shoot. If desired, additional pictures can be taken without
releasing FV lock.

7 Release FV lock.
Press the button selected in Step 1 to release FV lock.
Confirm that the FV lock icon (e) is no longer displayed in the
viewfinder.

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A Using FV Lock with the Built-in Flash
FV lock is only available with the built-in flash when TTL is selected for
Custom Setting e3 (Flash cntrl for built-in flash, 0 347).

A Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units
FV lock is also available with optional flash units in TTL and (where
supported) monitor pre-flash AA and monitor pre-flash A flash control
modes. Note that when commander mode is selected for Custom
Setting e3 (Flash cntrl for built-in flash, 0 347), you will need to set
the flash control mode for the master or at least one remote group to
TTL or AA.

A Metering
The metering areas for FV lock when using optional flash unit are as
follows:
Flash unit

Flash mode
i-TTL

Stand-alone flash unit
AA
Used with other flash
units (Advanced Wireless
Lighting)

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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

Remote Control Photography
Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control
The optional ML-L3 remote control (0 444) can be used to
reduce camera shake or for self-portraits.

1 Select Remote control mode (ML-L3).
Highlight Remote control mode
(ML-L3) in the photo shooting menu
and press 2.

2 Choose a remote control mode.
Highlight one of the following options and press J.
Option

Description

Shutter is released 2 s after ML-L3 shutter% Delayed remote release button is pressed.

$
&
7

Quick-response Shutter is released when ML-L3 shutter-release
remote
button is pressed.
Press ML-L3 shutter-release button once to
Remote
raise mirror, again to release shutter and take
mirror-up
photograph. Prevents blur caused by camera
moving when mirror is raised.
The shutter can not be released using the
Off
ML-L3.

3 Frame the photograph.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a
stable, level surface.

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4 Take the photograph.
From a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less,
aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at
either of the infrared receivers on the
camera (0 2, 4) and press the ML-L3
shutter-release button. In delayed
remote mode, the self-timer lamp will
light for about two seconds before the
shutter is released. In quick-response remote mode, the selftimer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released. In
remote mirror-up mode, pressing the ML-L3 shutter-release
button once raises the mirror; the shutter will be released and
the self-timer lamp will flash after 30 s or when the button is
pressed a second time.

A Release Mode
When an optional ML-L3 remote control is used, the release mode
selected with the release mode dial (0 103) is ignored in favor of the
option selected for Remote control mode (ML-L3) in the shooting
menu.

D Before Using Optional ML-L3 Remote Controls
Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear
plastic battery-insulator sheet.

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A Using the Built-in Flash
Before taking a photograph with the flash in manual pop-up modes
(0 182), press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M
indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder (0 11). Shooting will be
interrupted if the flash is raised while remote control mode is in effect.
If the flash is required, the camera will only respond to the ML-L3
shutter-release button once the flash has charged. In auto pop-up
modes (0 180), the flash will begin charging when remote control
mode is selected; once the flash is charged, it will automatically pop up
and fire when required.
In flash modes that support red-eye reduction, the red-eye reduction
lamp will light for about one second before the shutter is released. In
delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for two seconds,
followed by the red-eye reduction lamp which lights for one second
before the shutter is released.

A Focusing in Remote Control Mode
The camera will not adjust focus continuously when continuous-servo
autofocus is selected; note however that regardless of the autofocus
mode selected, you can focus by pressing the camera shutter-release
button halfway before shooting. If auto- or single-servo autofocus is
selected or the camera is in live view in delayed or quick-response
remote mode, the camera will automatically adjust focus before
shooting; if the camera is unable to focus in viewfinder photography, it
will return to stand-by without releasing the shutter.

A Remote Mirror-up Mode
While the mirror is raised, photos can not be framed in the viewfinder
and autofocus and metering will not be performed.

A Exiting Remote Control Mode
Remote control is cancelled automatically if no photograph is taken
before the time selected for Custom Setting c5 (Remote on duration
(ML-L3), 0 337), Off is selected for Remote control mode (ML-L3), a
two-button reset is performed (0 199), or shooting options are reset
using Reset photo shooting menu (0 311).

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D Assign Shutter Button
If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter
button, 0 373), the ML-L3 can not be used when the live view selector
is rotated to 1.

A Cover the Viewfinder
To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in
photographs or interfering with exposure, remove the rubber eyecup
and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap (0 107).

A See Also
For information on choosing the length of time the camera will remain
in stand-by mode waiting for a signal from the remote control, see
Custom Setting c5 (Remote on duration (ML-L3); 0 337). For
information on controlling the beeps that sound when the remote
control is used, see Custom Setting d1 (Beep; 0 338).

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Wireless Remote Controllers
When the camera is used with optional WR-1 (0 444) and
WR-R10/WR-T10 (0 444) wireless remote controllers, the
shutter-release buttons on the WR-1 and WR-T10 perform the
same functions as the camera shutter-release button, allowing
remote continuous and self-timer photography.

WR-1 Wireless Remote Controllers
The WR-1 can function as either a transmitter or a receiver and is
used in combination either with another WR-1 or a WR-R10 or
WR-T10 wireless remote controller. For example, a WR-1 can be
connected to the accessory terminal for use as a receiver,
allowing camera settings to be changed or the shutter to be
released remotely by another WR-1 acting as a transmitter.

WR-R10/WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers
When a WR-R10 (transceiver) is connected to the camera, the
shutter can be released using a WR-T10 (transmitter).

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Other Shooting Options
Viewfinder Photography: The P Button
Pressing the P button during viewfinder
photography displays a menu with the
following options:

P button

Option
Choose image area
Set Picture Control
Active D-Lighting
HDR (high dynamic range)
Remote control mode (ML-L3)

0
110
165
175
177
193

Option
Assign Fn button
Assign preview button
Assign AE-L/AF-L button
Long exposure NR
High ISO NR

0
356
361
361
317
317

To exit the P-button menu and return to the shooting display,
press the P button again.

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Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default
Settings
The camera settings listed
below can be restored to
default values by holding the
W (S) and E buttons down
together for more than two
seconds (these buttons are
marked by a green dot). The
control panel turns off briefly W (S) button
while settings are reset.
Option
Image quality
Image size
White balance
Fine tuning
Picture Control settings 1
HDR (high dynamic range)
ISO sensitivity settings
ISO sensitivity
P, S, A, M
Other modes
Auto ISO sensitivity control
Remote control mode (ML-L3)
Interval timer shooting

E button

Default
JPEG normal
Large
Auto > Normal
A-B: 0, G-M: 0
Unmodified
Off 2

100
Auto
Off
Off
Off 3

0
115
118
145
149
165
177

134
136
193
222

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Option
Autofocus (viewfinder)
Autofocus mode
%
Other modes
AF-area mode
n, x, 0, 1, 2, 3
m, w
i, j, k, l, p, o, r, s, t, u, v, y, z,
g, u, P, S, A, M
Autofocus (live view/movie)
Autofocus mode
AF-area mode
m, r, w, %, g, u, 1, 2, 3, P, S, A, M
n, 0
i, j, k, l, p, o, s, t, u, v, x, y, z
Focus point 4
Exposure preview
Multi-selector power aperture
Highlight display
Headphone volume
Metering

200

Default

AF-S
AF-A

121

Single-point AF
51-point dynamic-area AF

123

Auto-area AF
AF-S
Wide-area AF
Normal-area AF
Face-priority AF
Center
Off
Disable
Off
15
Matrix

AE lock hold

Off

Bracketing
Flash compensation
Exposure compensation
Exposure delay mode

Off 5
Off
Off
Off

58
127
62
72
72
72
139
129,
141
202
188
143
339

Option
Default
0
Flash mode
i, k, p, n, w, g
Auto
s
Auto+red-eye reduction
181,
183
o
Auto+slow sync
0, P, S, A, M
Fill flash
FV lock
Off
190
Multiple exposure
Off 6
216
Flexible program
Off
89
+ NEF (RAW)
Off
357
1 Current Picture Control only.
2 HDR strength is not reset.
3 If interval timer shooting is currently in progress, shooting will end. Starting time, shooting
interval, number of intervals and shots, and exposure smoothing are not reset.
4 Focus point not displayed if auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode.
5 Number of shots is reset to zero. Bracketing increment is reset to 1 EV (exposure/flash
bracketing) or 1 (white balance bracketing). Y Auto is selected for the second shot of twoshot ADL bracketing programs.
6 If multiple exposure is currently in progress, shooting will end and multiple exposure will be
created from exposures recorded to that point. Gain and number of shots are not reset.

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Bracketing

(P, S, A, and M Modes Only)

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 185, 347, and
435), white balance, or Active D-Lighting and there is not time to
check results and adjust settings with each shot, or to
experiment with different settings for the same subject.

❚❚ Exposure and Flash Bracketing
Vary exposure and/or flash level over a series of photographs.

Exposure modified by:
0 EV

Exposure modified by:
–1 EV

1 Select flash or exposure bracketing.
Select Custom Setting e6 (Auto
bracketing set) in the Custom
Settings menu, highlight an option,
and press J. Choose AE & flash to
vary both exposure and flash level, AE
only to vary only exposure, or Flash
only to vary only flash level.

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Exposure modified by:
+1 EV

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 and
control panel.
Number of shots

D button

Main command
dial

Exposure and flash bracketing
indicator
Information display

At settings other than zero, a M icon
is displayed in the control panel.
D appears in the viewfinder, while the information display
provides a bracketing indicator and an icon showing the type
of bracketing: v (exposure and flash bracketing), w
(exposure bracketing only), or x (flash bracketing only).

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3 Select an exposure increment.
Pressing the D button and 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 0.3 (1/3) EV are listed below.
Information display

No. of
shots
0
3
3
2
2
3
5
7
9

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/+0.7
0/–1.0/–0.7/–0.3/+0.3/+0.7/+1.0
0/–1.3/–1.0/–0.7/–0.3/+0.3/+0.7/
+1.0/+1.3

Note that for exposure increments of 2 EV or more, the
maximum number of shots is 5; if a higher value was selected
in Step 2, the number of shots will automatically be set to 5.

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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 143).
A bracketing progress indicator is displayed while bracketing
is in effect. A segment will disappear from the indicator after
each shot.

No. shots: 3; increment: 0.7

Display after first shot

A See Also
For information on choosing the size of the increment, see Custom
Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl, 0 333). For information on
choosing the order in which bracketing is performed, see Custom
Setting e7 (Bracketing order, 0 354).

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❚❚ 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 (0F/r) and the exposure/flash bracketing
indicators are 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 two-button reset (0 199),
although in this case the bracketing program will not be
restored the next time bracketing is activated.

A Exposure and Flash Bracketing
In continuous release modes (0 103), 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. In self-timer mode, the camera will take the number of shots
selected in Step 2 on page 203 each time the shutter-release button is
pressed, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Selftimer) > Number of shots (0 337); the interval between shots is
however controlled by Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer) > Interval
between shots. In other modes, one shot will be taken each time the
shutter-release button is pressed.
If the memory card fills before all shots in the sequence have been
taken, shooting can be resumed from the next shot in the sequence
after the memory card has been replaced or shots have been deleted
to make room on the memory card. If the camera is turned off before
all shots in the sequence have been taken, bracketing will resume from
the next shot in the sequence when the camera is turned on.

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A Exposure Bracketing
The camera modifies exposure by varying shutter speed and aperture
(mode P), aperture (mode S), or shutter speed (modes A and M). If On is
selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control
(0 136) in modes P, S, and A, the camera will automatically vary ISO
sensitivity for optimum exposure when the limits of the camera
exposure system are exceeded; in mode M, the camera will first use
auto ISO sensitivity control to bring exposure as close as possible to
the optimum and then bracket this exposure by varying shutter speed.

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❚❚ 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 145.

1 Select white balance bracketing.
Choose WB bracketing for Custom
Setting e6 Auto bracketing set.

D button

Main command
dial

WB bracketing indicator
Information display

At settings other than zero, M and
D are displayed respectively in the
control panel and viewfinder; a y icon and a bracketing
indicator appear in the information display.

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3 Select a white balance increment.
Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to
choose from increments of 1 (5 mired; 0 151), 2 (10 mired),
or 3 (15 mired). The B value indicates the amount of blue, the
A value the amount of amber (0 149).
White balance increment

D button

Sub-command
dial

Information display

The bracketing programs with an increment of 1 are listed
below.
Information display

No. of
shots
2
2
3

White balance
increment
1B
1A
1 A, 1 B

Bracketing order
0/1 B
0/1 A
0/1 A/1 B

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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 finetuning.
If the number of shots in the
bracketing program is greater than
the number of exposures remaining,
n and the icon for the affected
card will flash in the control panel, a
flashing j icon will appear in the
viewfinder as shown at right, and
the shutter release will be disabled.
Shooting can begin when a new memory card is inserted.

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❚❚ 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 (0F/r) and the white balance bracketing
indicators are 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 two-button reset (0 199),
although in this case the bracketing program will not be
restored the next time bracketing is activated.

A White Balance Bracketing
White balance bracketing is not available at an image quality of NEF
(RAW). Selecting NEF (RAW), NEF (RAW)+JPEG fine, NEF
(RAW)+JPEG normal, or NEF (RAW)+JPEG basic cancels white
balance bracketing.
White balance bracketing affects only color temperature (the amberblue axis in the white balance fine-tuning display, 0 149). No
adjustments are made on the green-magenta axis.
In self-timer mode (0 106), the number of copies specified in the
white-balance program will be created each time the shutter is
released, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Selftimer) > Number of shots (0 337).
If the camera is turned off while the memory card access lamp is lit, the
camera will power off only after all photographs in the sequence have
been recorded.

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❚❚ ADL Bracketing
The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures.
For more information on Active D-Lighting, see page 175.

1 Select ADL bracketing.
Choose ADL bracketing for Custom
Setting e6 Auto bracketing set.

D button

Main command
dial

ADL bracketing amount
Information display

At settings other than zero, M and D are displayed
respectively in the control panel and viewfinder; a z icon
and the bracketing amount appear in the information
display.

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Choose two shots to take one photograph with Active
D-Lighting off and another at a selected value. Choose three
to five shots to take a series of photographs with Active
D-Lighting set to Off, Low, and Normal (three shots), Off,
Low, Normal, and High (four shots), or Off, Low, Normal,
High, and Extra high (five shots). If you choose more than
two shots, proceed to Step 4.

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 and
control panel.
Active D-Lighting

Information display

Control panel display

Y Auto
R Low
Q Normal
P High
Z Extra high

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4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-byshot according to the bracketing program
selected. A bracketing progress indicator is
displayed while bracketing is in effect. A segment will
disappear from the indicator after each shot.

No. shots: 3

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Display after first shot

❚❚ 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 (0F/r) and the ADL bracketing indicators are
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 two-button reset (0 199), although
in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next
time bracketing is activated.

A ADL Bracketing
In continuous release modes (0 103), 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. In self-timer mode, the camera will take the number of shots
selected in Step 2 on page 212 each time the shutter-release button is
pressed, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Selftimer) > Number of shots (0 337); the interval between shots is
however controlled by Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer) > Interval
between shots. In other modes, one shot will be taken each time the
shutter-release button is pressed.
If the memory card fills before all shots in the sequence have been
taken, shooting can be resumed from the next shot in the sequence
after the memory card has been replaced or shots have been deleted
to make room on the memory card. If the camera is turned off before
all shots in the sequence have been taken, bracketing will resume from
the next shot in the sequence when the camera is turned on.

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Multiple Exposure

(P, S, A, and M Modes Only)

Follow the steps below to record a series of two or three
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.
A Extended Recording Times
If the monitor turns off during playback or menu operations and no
operations are performed for about 30 s, shooting will end and a
multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been
recorded to that point. The time available to record the next exposure
can be extended by choosing longer times for Custom Setting c2
(Standby timer, 0 336).

1 Select Multiple exposure.
Highlight Multiple exposure in the
photo shooting menu and press 2.

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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.
If On (series) or On (single photo) is
selected, a n icon will be displayed in
the control panel.

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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.
Note that photographs may be affected by noise (randomlyspaced bright pixels, fog, or lines).

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5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
In continuous release modes (0 103), 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. In self-timer
mode, the camera will automatically record the number of
exposures selected in Step 3 on page 218, regardless of the
option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer) > Number
of shots (0 337); the interval between shots is however
controlled by Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer) > Interval
between shots. In other release modes, one photograph will
be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed;
continue shooting until all exposures have been recorded (for
information on interrupting a multiple exposure before all
photographs are recorded, see page 220).
The n icon will flash until shooting
ends. If On (series) is selected,
multiple exposure shooting will only
end when Off is selected for multiple
exposure mode; if On (single photo)
is selected, multiple exposure shooting ends automatically
when the multiple exposure is complete. The n icon clears
from the display when multiple exposure shooting ends.

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❚❚ 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.
Note that shooting will end automatically if:
• A two-button reset is performed (0 199)
• The camera is turned off
• The battery is exhausted
• Pictures are deleted

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D Multiple Exposures
Do not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple
exposure.
Multiple exposures can not be recorded in live view. Taking
photographs in live view resets Multiple exposure mode to Off.
The shooting information listed in the playback photo information
display (including metering, exposure, shooting mode, focal length,
date of recording and camera orientation) is for the first shot in the
multiple exposure.

A Interval Timer Photography
If interval timer photography is activated before the first exposure is
taken, the camera will record exposures at the selected interval until
the number of exposures specified in the multiple exposure menu
have been taken (the number of shots listed in the interval timer
shooting menu is ignored). These exposures will then be recorded as a
single photograph and interval timer shooting will end (if On (single
photo) is selected for multiple exposure mode, multiple exposure
shooting will also end automatically).

A Other Settings
While a multiple exposure is being shot, memory cards can not be
formatted and some menu items are grayed out and can not be
changed.

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Interval Timer Photography
The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at
preset intervals.
D Before Shooting
Select a release mode other than self-timer (E) and V when using
the interval timer. Before beginning interval timer photography, take a
test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. Once
settings have been adjusted to your satisfaction, remove the rubber
eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap to
prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with photographs
and exposure (0 107).
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 (0 381).
Use of a tripod is recommended. Mount the camera on a tripod before
shooting begins. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure
the camera battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery
before use or use an AC adapter and power connector (available
separately).

1 Select Interval timer shooting.
Highlight Interval timer shooting in
the photo shooting menu and
press 2 to display interval timer
settings.

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2 Adjust interval timer settings.
Choose a start option, interval, number of shots per interval,
and exposure smoothing option.
• To choose a start option:

Highlight Start options and
press 2.

Highlight an option and
press J.

To start shooting immediately, select Now. To start
shooting at a chosen date and time, select Choose start
day and start time, then choose the date and time and
press J.
• To choose the interval between shots:

Highlight Interval and
press 2.

Choose an interval (hours,
minutes, and seconds) and
press J.

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• To choose the number of shots per interval:

Highlight No. of intervals ×
shots/interval and press 2.

Choose the number of intervals
and the number of shots per
interval and press J.

In S (single frame) mode, the photographs for each interval
will be taken at the rate chosen for Custom Setting d2
(Continuous low-speed, 0 338).
• To enable or disable exposure smoothing:

Highlight Exposure
smoothing and press 2.

Highlight an option and
press J.

Selecting On allows the camera to adjust exposure to match
previous shot in modes other than M (note that exposure
smoothing only takes effect in mode M if auto ISO sensitivity
control is on).

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3 Start shooting.
Highlight Start and press J. The first
series of shots will be taken at the
specified starting time, or after about
3 s if Now was selected for Start
options in Step 2. Shooting will
continue at the selected interval until
all shots have been taken.

A During Shooting
During interval timer photography, the
memory card access lamp will flash.
Immediately before the next shooting
interval begins, the shutter speed display
will show the number of intervals remaining,
and the aperture display will show the
number of shots remaining in the current
Memory card access
interval. At other times, the number of
intervals remaining and the number of shots lamp
in each interval can be viewed by pressing
the shutter-release button halfway (once the button is released, the
shutter speed and aperture will be displayed until the standby timer
expires).
Pictures can be played back while interval timer photography is in
progress. The monitor will turn off automatically about four seconds
before each interval. Note that changing camera settings while the
interval timer is active may cause shooting to end.

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❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer Photography
Interval timer photography can be paused between intervals by
pressing J or selecting Pause in the interval timer menu.

❚❚ Resuming Interval Timer Shooting
To resume shooting:

Starting Now

Highlight Restart and
press J.

Starting at a Specified Time

For Start options,
highlight Choose start
day and start time
and press 2.

Choose a starting date
and time and press J.

Highlight Restart and
press J.

❚❚ Ending Interval Timer Shooting
To end interval timer photography and resume normal shooting
before all the photos are taken, select Off in the interval timer
menu.

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❚❚ No Photograph
The camera will skip the current interval if any of the following
situations persist for eight seconds or more after the interval was
due to start: the photograph or photographs for the previous
interval have yet to be taken, the memory card is full, or the
camera is unable to focus in AF-S or when single-servo AF is
selected in AF-A (note that the camera focuses again before each
shot). Shooting will resume with the next interval.

D Out of Memory
If the memory card is full, the interval timer will remain active but no
pictures will be taken. Resume shooting (0 226) after deleting some
pictures or turning the camera off and inserting another memory card.

A Interval Timer Photography
Choose an interval longer than the time needed to take the selected
number of shots. If the interval is too short, the number of photos
taken may be less than the total listed in Step 2 (the number of
intervals multiplied by the number of shots per interval). Interval timer
photography can not be combined with long time-exposures (bulb or
time photography, 0 95) or live view or time-lapse photography
(0 54, 229) and is not available in movie live view (0 66) or when
Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter
button, 0 373). Note that because the shutter speed, frame rate, and
time needed to record images may vary from one interval to the next,
the time between the end of one interval and the beginning of the
next may vary. If shooting can not proceed at current settings (for
example, if a shutter speed of A or % is currently selected in
manual exposure mode, the interval is zero, or the start time is in less
than a minute), a warning will be displayed in the monitor.
Interval timer shooting will pause when E (self-timer) or V mode is
selected or if the camera is turned off and then on again (when the
camera is off, batteries and memory cards can be replaced without
ending interval timer photography). Pausing shooting does not affect
interval timer settings.

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A Release Mode
Regardless of the release mode selected, the camera will take the
specified number of shots at each interval.

A Bracketing
Adjust bracketing settings before starting interval timer photography.
If exposure, flash, or ADL bracketing is active while interval timer
photography is in effect, the camera will take the number of shots in
the bracketing program at each interval, regardless of the number of
shots specified in the interval timer menu. If white balance bracketing
is active while interval timer photography is in effect, the camera will
take one shot at each interval and process it to create the number of
copies specified in the bracketing program.

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Time-Lapse Photography
(i, j, P, S, A, M, and h Modes Only)
The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to
create a silent time-lapse movie at the frame size and rate
currently selected in the movie shooting menu (0 318). For
information on the image area used for time-lapse movies, see
page 76.
A Before Shooting
Before beginning time-lapse photography, take a test shot at current
settings (framing the photo in the viewfinder for an accurate exposure
preview) and view the results in the monitor. For consistent coloration,
choose a white balance setting other than auto (0 145). Once settings
have been adjusted to your satisfaction, remove the rubber eyecup
and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap to prevent
light entering via the viewfinder interfering with photographs and
exposure (0 107).
Use of a tripod is recommended. Mount the camera on a tripod before
shooting begins. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, use an
optional AC adapter and power connector or a fully-charged battery.

1 Select Time-lapse photography.
Highlight Time-lapse photography
in the movie shooting menu and
press 2 to display time-lapse
photography settings.

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2 Adjust time-lapse photography settings.
Choose an interval, total shooting time, and exposure
smoothing option.
• To choose the interval between frames:

Highlight Interval and
press 2.

Choose an interval longer than
the slowest anticipated shutter
speed (minutes and seconds)
and press J.

• To choose the total shooting time:

Highlight Shooting time and
press 2.

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Choose shooting time (up to
7 hours 59 minutes) and
press J.

• To enable or disable exposure smoothing:

Highlight Exposure
smoothing and press 2.

Highlight an option and
press J.

Selecting On smooths abrupt changes in exposure in
modes other than M (note that exposure smoothing only
takes effect in mode M if auto ISO sensitivity control is on).

3 Start shooting.
Highlight Start and press J. Timelapse photography starts after about
3 s. The camera takes photographs at
the selected interval for the selected
shooting time. When complete, timelapse movies are recorded to the
memory card selected for Destination in movie shooting
menu (0 319).

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❚❚ Ending Time-Lapse Photography
To end time-lapse photography before all the photos are taken,
highlight Off in the time-lapse photography menu and press J,
or press J between frames or immediately after a frame is
recorded. A movie will be created from the frames shot to the
point where time-lapse photography ended. Note that timelapse photography will end and no movie will be recorded if the
power source is removed or disconnected or the destination
memory card is ejected.

❚❚ No Photograph
The camera will skip the current frame if it is unable to focus
using single-servo autofocus (AF-S or single-servo autofocus
selected for AF-A; note that the camera focuses again before each
shot). Shooting will resume with the next frame.

D Time-Lapse Photography
Time-lapse is not available in live view (0 54, 66), at a shutter speed of
A or % (0 95), when bracketing (0 202), High Dynamic Range
(HDR, 0 177), multiple exposure (0 216), or interval timer
photography (0 222) is active. Note that because shutter speed and
the time needed to record the image to the memory card may vary
from shot to shot, the interval between a shot being recorded and the
start of the next shot may vary. Shooting will not begin if a time-lapse
movie can not be recorded at current settings (for example, if the
memory card is full, the interval or shooting time is zero, or the interval
is longer than the shooting time).
Time-lapse photography may end if camera controls are used or
settings are changed or HDMI cable is connected. A movie will be
created from the frames shot to the point where time-lapse
photography ended.

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A Calculating the Length of the Final Movie
The total number of frames in the final
movie can be approximated by dividing the
shooting time by the interval and rounding
up. The length of the final movie can then
be calculated by dividing the number of
shots by the frame rate selected for Frame
size/frame rate in movie shooting menu
(0 319). A 48 frame movie recorded at
1920 × 1080; 24p, for example, will be
about two seconds long. The maximum
length for movies recorded using timelapse photography is 20 minutes.

Length recorded/
maximum length

Memory card
indicator
Frame size/
frame rate

A During Shooting
During time-lapse photography, the
memory card access lamp will flash and the
time-lapse recording indicator will be
displayed in the control panel. The time
remaining (in hours and minutes) appears
in the shutter-speed display immediately before each frame is
recorded. At other times, the time remaining can be viewed by
pressing the shutter-release button halfway. Regardless of the option
selected for Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 336), the standby
timer will not expire during shooting.
To view current time-lapse photography
settings or end time-lapse photography,
press the G button between shots.

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A Image Review
The K button can not be used to view pictures while time-lapse
photography is in progress, but the current frame will be displayed for
a few seconds after each shot if On is selected for Image review in the
playback menu (0 307). Other playback operations can not be
performed while the frame is displayed.

A Flash Photography
To use the flash during time-lapse photography, select mode P, S, A, or
M and press the M (Y) button to raise the flash before shooting begins.

A Release Mode
Regardless of the release mode selected, the camera will take one shot
at each interval. The self-timer can not be used.

A See Also
For information on setting a beep to sound when time-lapse
photography is complete, see Custom Setting d1 (Beep, 0 338).

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Non-CPU Lenses
Non-CPU lenses can be used in 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.
If the focal length of the lens is known:
• Power zoom can be used with optional flash units (0 433)
• Lens focal length is listed (with an asterisk) in the playback
photo info display
If the maximum aperture of the lens is known:
• The aperture value is displayed in the control panel and
viewfinder
• Flash level is adjusted for changes in aperture if the flash unit
supports AA (auto aperture) mode
• Aperture is listed (with an asterisk) in the playback photo info
display
Specifying both the focal length and maximum aperture of the lens:
• Enables color matrix metering (note that it may be necessary
to use center-weighted or spot metering to achieve accurate
results with some lenses, including Reflex-NIKKOR lenses)
• Improves the precision of center-weighted and spot metering
and i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR

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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.
Highlight Non-CPU lens data in the
setup menu and press 2.

2 Choose a lens number.
Highlight Lens number and press 4
or 2 to choose a lens number.

3 Enter the focal length and aperture.
Highlight Focal length (mm) or
Maximum aperture and press 4 or
2 to edit the highlighted item.

4 Save settings and exit.
Press J. The specified focal length and aperture will be
stored under the chosen lens number.

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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.

A Teleconverters and Zoom Lenses
The maximum aperture for teleconverters is the combined maximum
aperture of the teleconverter and the lens. Note that lens data are not
adjusted when non-CPU lenses are zoomed in or out. The data for
different focal lengths can be entered as separate lens numbers, or the
data for the lens can be edited to reflect the new values for lens focal
length and maximum aperture each time zoom is adjusted.

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To recall lens data when using a non-CPU lens:

1 Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control.
Select Choose non-CPU lens number as the “Press +
command dials” option for a camera control in the Custom
Settings menu (0 323). Non-CPU lens number selection can
be assigned to the Fn button (Custom Setting f2, Assign Fn
button, 0 356), the Pv button (Custom Setting f3, Assign
preview button, 0 361), or the A AE-L/AF-L button (Custom
Setting f4, Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 361).

2 Use the selected control to choose the lens number.
Press the selected button and rotate the main command dial
until the desired lens number is displayed in the control
panel.
Focal length

Fn button Main command
dial

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Maximum
aperture

Lens number
Control panel

Location Data
The GP-1/GP-1A GPS unit (available separately) can be
connected to the camera’s accessory terminal (0 443) using the
cable supplied with the GP-1/GP-1A, allowing information on
the camera’s current position to be recorded when photographs
are taken. Turn the camera off before connecting the GP-1/
GP-1A; for more information, see the GP-1/GP-1A manual.

❚❚ Setup Menu Options
The Location data item in the setup menu contains the options
listed below.
• Standby timer: Choose whether the exposure meters turn off
automatically when the GP-1/GP-1A is attached.
Option

Enable

Disable

Description
Exposure meters turn off automatically if no operations
are performed for the period specified in Custom Setting
c2 (Standby timer, 0 336; to allow the camera time to
acquire location data, the delay is extended by up to one
minute after the exposure meters are activated or the
camera is turned on). This reduces the drain on the
battery.
Exposure meters do not turn off while the GP-1/GP-1A is
connected.

• Position: This item is only available if the GP-1/GP-1A is
connected, when it displays the current latitude, longitude,
altitude, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) as reported by
the GP-1/GP-1A.
• Set clock from satellite: Select Yes to synchronize the camera
clock with the time reported by the GPS device.

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A Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
UTC data is provided by the GPS device 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 GP-1/GP-1A. Photo
information for pictures taken while this
icon is displayed includes an additional
page of location data (0 253).
• o (flashing): The GP-1/GP-1A is searching
for a signal. Pictures taken while the icon
is flashing do not include location data.
• No icon: No new location data have been received from the GP-1/
GP-1A for at least two seconds. Pictures taken when the o icon is not
displayed do not include location data.

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More on Playback
Viewing Pictures
Full-Frame Playback
To play photographs back, press the K
button. The most recent photograph will
be displayed in the monitor.

K button

Use

View additional
photographs

Press 1 or 3 to view information
about current photograph (0 246).

View photo
information

Press the shutter-release button

Return to
shooting mode

Play movie

Description
Press 2 to view photographs in order
recorded, 4 to view photographs in
reverse order.

/ K halfway or press the K button to exit

to shooting mode.
If current picture is marked with 1
icon to show that it is a movie,
pressing J starts movie playback
(0 79).

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A Rotate Tall
To display “tall” (portrait-orientation)
photographs in tall orientation, select On for
the Rotate tall option in the playback menu
(0 308).

A Image Review
When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 307),
photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting
(because the camera is already in the correct orientation, images are
not rotated automatically during image review). In continuous release
modes, display begins when shooting ends, with the first photograph
in the current series displayed.

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Thumbnail Playback
To display images in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or 72 images,
press the W (S) button.
W (S)

W (S)

X (T)

Full-frame
playback
To

Thumbnail playback
Use

Highlight images
View highlighted
image
Return to shooting
mode

J
/K

Calendar
playback

Description
Use multi selector to highlight
images for full-frame playback,
playback zoom (0 255), deletion
(0 258), or protection (0 257).
Press J to display the highlighted
image full frame.
Press the shutter-release button
halfway or press the K button to
exit to shooting mode.

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Calendar Playback
To view images taken on a selected date, press the W (S)
button when 72 images are displayed.
Date list
W (S)

W (S)

X (T)

Thumbnail list
Full-frame
playback

Thumbnail playback

Calendar
playback

The operations that can be performed depend on whether the
cursor is in the date list or the thumbnail list:
To

Use

Toggle between
date list and
thumbnail list

W (S)/J

Exit to thumbnail
playback/Zoom in
on highlighted
photo

X (T)

• Date list: Highlight date.
• Thumbnail list: Highlight picture.

Highlight dates/
Highlight images
Toggle full frame
playback
Return to shooting
mode

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Description
Press W (S) or J button in
date list to place cursor in
thumbnail list. Press W (S)
again to return to date list.
• Date list: Exit to 72-frame
playback.
• Thumbnail list: Press and hold
X (T) button to zoom in on
highlighted picture.

J
/K

Thumbnail list: View highlighted
picture.
Press the shutter-release button
halfway or press the K button to
exit to shooting mode.

The P Button
Pressing the P button during full-frame
or thumbnail playback displays the
options listed below.
• Playback slot and folder: Choose a folder
for playback. Highlight a slot and press
2 to list the folders on the selected
card, then highlight a folder and press P button
J to view the pictures in the
highlighted folder.
• Retouch (photographs only): Use the
options in the retouch menu (0 393)
to create a retouched copy of the
current photograph.
• Edit movie (movies only): Edit movies
using the options in the edit movie menu (0 81). Movies can
also be edited by pressing the P button when movie playback
is paused.
• Select to send to smart device/deselect: Select photos for upload to
a smart device (0 289).
To exit the P-button menu and return to playback, press the
P button again.

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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 (0 302). Location data are only displayed if a
GP-1/GP-1A was used when the photo was taken (0 239).
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:E
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Location data

:
M T R S P D, A P .
, 1 / 4 0 0 0 , F2. 8
E X P . MO D E , I S O : , H i 0 . 3
+5 / 6
, E X P . T U N I NG : + 1 . 3 ,
F O C A L L E N G T H : 8 5 mm
: 85
L ENS
/ 1. 4
: S / VR -O n
A F / VR
: B u i l t - i n , C MD
F L ASH T YP E
:
S L OW
S Y N C MO D E
, : M : T T L , + 3. 0 A : T T L , + 3 . 0
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1234

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Protect status...............................257 8 Image size..................................... 118
Retouch indicator .......................393 9 Image area ................................... 110
Upload marking ..........................290 10 Time of recording ................ 28, 381
Focus point 1, 2 ..............................127 11 Date of recording................. 28, 381
AF area brackets 1 .......................... 35 12 Current card slot ......................... 119
Frame number/total number of
13 Folder name................................. 311
frames
14 File name ...................................... 313
7 Image quality...............................115
1 Displayed only if Focus point is selected for Playback display options (0 302).
2 If photograph was taken using AF-S or with single-servo autofocus selected during AF-A,
display shows point where focus first locked. If photograph was taken using AF-C or with
continuous-servo autofocus selected during AF-A, focus point is only displayed if option other
than auto-area AF was selected for AF-area mode and camera was able to focus.
1
2
3
4
5
6

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❚❚ Highlights
1

3
*

1 Image highlights
2 Folder number—frame
number ........................................ 311

3 Current channel *

*Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be
overexposed) for the current channel. Hold W (S)
button and press 4 or 2 to cycle through channels as
follows:

W (S) button
RGB
(all channels)

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R
(red)

G
(green)

B
(blue)

❚❚ RGB Histogram
5

3
4

1 Image highlights *
2 Folder number—frame
number ........................................311
3 White balance..............................145
Color temperature................152
White balance
fine-tuning..........................149
Preset manual........................155
4 Current channel *

5 Histogram (RGB channel). In all
histograms, horizontal axis gives
pixel brightness, vertical axis
number of pixels.
6 Histogram (red channel)
7 Histogram (green channel)
8 Histogram (blue channel)

*Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be
overexposed) for the current channel. Hold W (S)
button and press 4 or 2 to cycle through channels as
follows:

W (S) button
RGB
(all channels)

R
(red)

G
(green)

B
(blue)

Highlight display off

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A Playback Zoom
To zoom in on the photograph when the
histogram is displayed, press X (T). Use
the X (T) and W (S) 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. Some sample histograms are
shown below:
If the image contains objects
with a wide range of
brightnesses, the distribution of
tones will be relatively even.
If the image is dark, tone
distribution will be shifted to the
left.
If the image is bright, tone
distribution will be shifted to the
right.
Increasing exposure compensation shifts the distribution of tones to
the right, while decreasing exposure compensation shifts the
distribution to the left. Histograms can provide a rough idea of overall
exposure when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see
photographs in the monitor.

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❚❚ Shooting Data
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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E X P . MO D E , I S O : , H i 0 . 3
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, E X P . T U N I NG : + 1 . 3 ,
F O C A L L E N G T H : 8 5 mm
: 85
/ 1. 4
L ENS
:
A F / VR
S / VR O n
: B u i l t - i n , C MD
F L ASH T YP E
:
S Y N C MO D E
S L OW
, : M : T T L , + 3. 0 A : T T L , + 3. 0
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1 Metering .......................................139 7 Flash type ............................ 180, 433
Shutter speed ..........................90, 93
Commander mode..................... 348
Aperture....................................91, 93 8 Flash mode.......................... 181, 183
2 Shooting mode ................................6 9 Flash control .............. 347, 435, 437
ISO sensitivity 1 ............................134
Flash compensation................... 188
3 Exposure compensation ...........143 10 Camera name
Optimal exposure tuning 2 .......336 11 Image area ................................... 110
4 Focal length.........................235, 432 12 Folder number—frame
5 Lens data.......................................235
number ........................................ 311
6 Focus mode.................. 57, 121, 132
Lens VR (vibration reduction) 3

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14
15

W H I T E B A L AN C E
CO L OR S P AC E
P I C T UR E C T R L
Q U I C K AD J U S T
S HA R P E N I NG
CLAR I TY
C ON T R A S T
B R I GH T N E S S
S A T U R A T I ON
HU E
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: S T ANDARD
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13 White balance..............................145 14 Color space................................... 314
Color temperature................152 15 Picture Control 4 .......................... 165
White balance fine-tuning....149
Preset manual........................155

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17
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19
20
21

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

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16 High ISO noise reduction.......... 317 19 Vignette control.......................... 315
Long exposure noise
20 Retouch history........................... 393
reduction..................................... 317 21 Image comment ......................... 384
17 Active D-Lighting ....................... 175
18 HDR strength ............................... 177

22
23

AR T I S T

: N I KON TARO

CO P Y R I GHT

: N I K ON

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22 Name of photographer 5 ........... 385 23 Copyright holder 5 ...................... 385
1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on.
2 Displayed if Custom Setting b6 (Fine-tune optimal exposure, 0 336) has been set
to a value other than zero for any metering method.
3 Displayed only if VR lens is attached.
4 Items displayed vary with Picture Control selected.
5 The fourth page of the shooting data is only displayed if copyright information was recorded
with the photograph as described on page 385.

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❚❚ Location Data * (0 239)
1
2
3
4

L A T I T UD E
L ONG I T U D E
A L T I T UD E
T I M E (U T C )

N I KON D750

1 Latitude
2 Longitude
* Data for movies are for start of recording.

:N
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:E
: 1 3 9º 4 3. 6 9 6‘
: 3 5m
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3 Altitude
4 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

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15 14 13 12 1110
1 Frame number/total number of
16 Current card slot ......................... 119
images
17 Metering....................................... 139
2 Upload marking.......................... 290 18 Shooting mode................................ 6
3 Protect status............................... 257 19 Shutter speed.......................... 90, 93
4 Retouch indicator....................... 393 20 Aperture ................................... 91, 93
5 Camera name
21 ISO sensitivity * ............................ 134
6 Image comment indicator ....... 384 22 Focal length ........................ 235, 432
7 Location data indicator ............. 239 23 Active D-Lighting ....................... 175
8 Histogram showing the
24 Picture Control ............................ 165
distribution of tones in the image 25 Color space .................................. 314
(0 250).
26 Flash mode ......................... 181, 183
9 Image quality .............................. 115
27 White balance ............................. 145
10 Image size..................................... 118
Color temperature ............... 152
11 Image area ................................... 110
White balance fine-tuning ... 149
Preset manual ....................... 155
12 File name ...................................... 313
13 Time of recording .................28, 381 28 Flash compensation .................. 188
Commander mode..................... 348
14 Folder name................................. 311
15 Date of recording..................28, 381 29 Exposure compensation........... 143
* Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on.

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Press the X (T) button to zoom in on
the image displayed in full-frame
playback. The following operations can
be performed while zoom is in effect:

X (T) button
To

Zoom in or
out

View other
areas of
image

Use

Description
Press X (T) to
zoom 36 × 24
X (T)/ (3 : 2) format
W (S) images in to
maximum of
approximately
38 × (large
images), 28 × (medium images) or 19 ×
(small images). Press W (S) to zoom out.
While photo is zoomed in, use multi selector
to view areas of image not visible in
monitor. Keep multi selector pressed to
scroll rapidly to other areas of frame.
Navigation window is displayed when zoom
ratio is altered; area currently visible in
monitor is indicated by yellow border. Bar
under navigation window shows zoom
ratio; turns green at ratio of 1 : 1.

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Use

Description
Faces detected
during zoom are
indicated by
white borders in
navigation
window. Rotate
sub-command
dial to view other faces.

Select faces

View other
images
Return to
shooting
mode

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Rotate main command dial to view same
location in other photos at current zoom
ratio. Playback zoom is cancelled when a
movie is displayed.
Press the shutter-release button halfway or
press the K button to exit to shooting
mode.

Protecting Photographs from Deletion
In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, press the
L (U) button to protect the current picture from accidental
deletion. Protected files are marked with a P icon and can not
be deleted using the O (Q) button or the Delete option in the
playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted
when the memory card is formatted (0 375). To remove
protection from a picture so that it can be deleted, display or
highlight it and press the L (U) button.

L (U) button

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 (Q)
buttons together for about two seconds during playback.

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Deleting Photographs
To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or
highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O (Q) 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.

Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback
Press the O (Q) button to delete the current photograph.

1 Press the O (Q) button.
A confirmation dialog will be
displayed.

O (Q) button

2 Press the O (Q) button again.
To delete the photograph, press the
O (Q) button. To exit without
deleting the photograph, press the K
button.
O (Q) button

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A 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 (Q) button (0 244).

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 (0 307).

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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

R All

Description
Delete selected pictures.
Delete all pictures taken on a selected date (0 261).
Delete all pictures in the
folder currently selected
for playback (0 300). If
two cards are inserted, you
can select the card from
which pictures will be
deleted.

❚❚ Selected: Deleting Selected Photographs

1 Select pictures.
Use the multi selector to highlight a
picture and press the W (S) button
to select or deselect. Selected pictures
are marked by a O icon. Repeat as
desired to select additional pictures.
W (S) button

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2 Delete the selected pictures.
Press J. A confirmation dialog will be
displayed; highlight Yes and press J.

❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date

1 Select dates.
Highlight a date and press 2 to select
all pictures taken on the highlighted
date. Selected dates are marked with
a M icon. Repeat as desired to select
additional dates; to deselect a date,
highlight it and press 2.

2 Delete the selected pictures.
Press J. A confirmation dialog will be
displayed; highlight Yes and press J.

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Connections
Installing ViewNX 2
Install the supplied software to display and edit photographs
and movies that have been copied to your computer. Before
installing ViewNX 2, confirm that your computer meets the
system requirements on page 264. Be sure to use the latest
version of ViewNX 2, which is available for download from the
websites listed on page xxiii, as earlier versions that do not
support the D750 may fail to transfer NEF (RAW) images
correctly.

1 Launch the installer.
Start the computer, insert the installer CD, and launch the
installer. A language selection dialog will be displayed. If the
desired language is not available, click Region Selection to
choose a different region (region selection is not available in
the European release).
q Select region (if required)

w Select language
e Click Next

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2 Start the installer.
Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions.

Click Install

3 Exit the installer.
Windows

Mac

Click Yes

Click OK

4 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.

A Viewing the Nikon Website
To visit the Nikon website after installing ViewNX 2, select All
Programs > Link to Nikon from the Windows start menu (Internet
connection required).

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A System Requirements
Windows
• Photos: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core series, 1.6 GHz
or better
• Movies (playback): Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better; Intel Core
i5 or better recommended when viewing movies with
CPU
a frame size of 1280 × 720 or more at a frame rate of 30
fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1920 × 1080
or more
• Movies (editing): Intel Core i5 or better
Pre-installed versions of Windows 8.1, Windows 7, and
OS *
Windows Vista
• 32-bit Windows 8.1, Windows 7, or Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
(2 GB or more recommended)
Memory
• 64-bit Windows 8.1, Windows 7, or Windows Vista: 2 GB or more
(RAM)
(4 GB or more recommended)
Hard disk A minimum of 1 GB available on the startup disk (3 GB or
space
more recommended)
• Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more (1280 × 1024
pixels or more recommended)
Graphics
• Color: 24-bit color (True Color) or more
Built-in USB port required. Software may not function as
Interface
expected if camera is connected via USB hub.
* See the websites listed on page xxiii for the latest information on supported operating
systems.

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CPU

Mac
• Photos: Intel Core or Xeon series
• Movies (playback): Core Duo 2 GHz or better; Intel Core i5
or better recommended when viewing movies with a
frame size of 1280 × 720 or more at a frame rate of
30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of
1920 × 1080 or more
• Movies (editing): Intel Core i5 or better
OS X 10.9, 10.8, or 10.7

OS *
Memory
2 GB or more (4 GB or more recommended)
(RAM)
Hard disk A minimum of 1 GB available on the startup disk (3 GB or
space
more recommended)
• Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more (1280 × 1024
pixels or more recommended)
Graphics
• Color: 24-bit color (millions of colors) or more
Built-in USB port required. Software may not function as
Interface
expected if camera is connected via USB hub.
* See the websites listed on page xxiii for the latest information on supported operating
systems.

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Using ViewNX 2
Copy Pictures to the Computer
Before proceeding, be sure you have installed the software on
the supplied ViewNX 2 CD (0 262).

1 Connect the USB cable.
After turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory
card is inserted, connect the supplied USB cable as shown
and then turn the camera on.

A Use a Reliable Power Source
To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera
battery is fully charged.

A Connecting Cables
Be sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting
interface cables. Do not use force or attempt to insert the
connectors at an angle.

D During Transfer
Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while
transfer is in progress.

D USB Hubs
Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the
cable via a USB hub or keyboard.

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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.

A Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 may display an AutoPlay
prompt when the camera is connected.
Tap or click the dialog and then tap or
click Import File/Nikon Transfer 2 to
select Nikon Transfer 2.

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3 Click Start Transfer.
At default settings, pictures on the memory card will be
copied to the computer.

Start Transfer

4 Terminate the connection.
When transfer is complete, turn the camera off and
disconnect the USB cable.

A Starting ViewNX 2 Manually
• Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop.
• Mac: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.

A For More Information
Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2.

A Capture NX-D
Use Nikon’s Capture NX-D software to retouch photos or to change
settings for NEF (RAW) pictures and save them in other formats.
Capture NX-D also offers an Image Dust Off feature that removes
image artifacts caused by dust inside the camera. Capture NX-D is
available for download from a link in the ViewNX 2 installer (0 262).

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Ethernet and Wireless Networks
The optional UT-1 communication unit (0 442) can be used to
upload photographs to a computer or ftp server. The camera
connects to the UT-1 using the USB cable supplied with the
camera, while the UT-1 in turn connects to the network via an
Ethernet cable or an optional WT-5 wireless transmitter (0 442).
The optional communication units and wireless transmitters
support the following modes:
Mode
FTP upload
Image transfer
Camera control
HTTP server

Function
Upload existing photos and movies to a computer or
ftp server, or upload new photos as they are taken.
Control the camera using optional
Camera Control Pro 2 software and save new photos
and movies directly to the computer.
View and take pictures remotely using a browser
equipped computer or iPhone.

For information on using optional communication units or
wireless transmitters, refer to the manuals provided with the
device. Be sure to update to the latest versions of the device
firmware and related software.

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D Image Upload
Once a connection has been established to the UT-1, the P button
functions during playback to select pictures for upload in ftp and
image transfer modes (upload only takes place when the UT-1 is
connected). Other playback operations that use the P button, such as
Side-by-side comparison (0 419), can not be performed. To restore
normal operation, delete the network profile as described in the UT-1
manual.

D During Transfer
Movies can not be recorded or played back when the UT-1 is
connected and there are either images remaining to be sent or images
currently being transferred via an Ethernet or wireless network.

A Movies
Movies can be uploaded over Ethernet and wireless networks in
transfer mode. Note, however, that movies can not be uploaded using
the Auto send or Send folder features in the Options menu.

D HTTP Server Mode
The camera can not be used to record or view movies in HTTP server
mode.

A WT-5 Wireless Transmitters
The principal differences between the WT-5 and WT-5A/B/C/D/E is in
the number of channels supported; unless otherwise stated, all
references to the the WT-5 also apply to the WT-5A/B/C/D/E.

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Printing Photographs
Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer
(0 488) connected directly to the camera.

Connecting the Printer
Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. Do not use
force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle.

When the camera and printer are turned on, a welcome screen
will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge
playback display.

D USB Hubs
Connect the camera directly to the printer; do not connect the cable
via a USB hub.

D Selecting Photographs for Printing
NEF (RAW) photographs (0 115) 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 (0 406).

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 (0 314).

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Printing Pictures One at a Time

1 Display the desired picture.
Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X (T)
button to zoom in on the current frame (press K to exit
zoom). To view thumbnails, press the W (S) button. Use
the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press W (S)
again to display the highlighted picture full frame.

2 Adjust printing options.
Press J to display the following items, then press 1 or 3 to
highlight an item and press 2 to view options (only options
supported by the current printer are listed; to use the default
option, select Printer default). After selecting an option,
press J to return to the printer settings menu.
Option
Page size

Description
Choose a page size.
This option is listed only when pictures are printed one
No. of copies at a time. Press 1 or 3 to choose number of copies
(maximum 99).
Border
Choose whether to frame photos in white borders.
Choose whether to print the times and dates of
Time stamp
recordings on photos.
This option is listed only when pictures are printed one
at a time. To exit without cropping, highlight No
cropping and press J. To crop the current picture,
highlight Crop and press 2. A crop selection dialog
Cropping
will be displayed; press X (T) to increase the size of
the crop, W (S) to decrease, and use the multi
selector to position the crop. Note that print quality
may drop if small crops are printed at large sizes.

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3 Start printing.
Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel
before all copies have been printed, press J.

A See Also
See page 476 for information on what to do if an error occurs during
printing.

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Printing Multiple Pictures

1 Display the PictBridge menu.
Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display.

2 Choose an option.
Highlight one of the following options and press 2.
• Print select: Select pictures for printing. Use the multi
selector to highlight pictures (to display the current picture
full screen, press and hold the X/T button) and, keeping
the W (S) button pressed, press 1 or 3 to choose the
number of prints (maximum 99). To deselect a picture, set
the number of prints to zero.
• Select date: Print one copy of all the pictures taken on
selected dates. Press 1 or 3 to highlight dates and press 2
to select or deselect. To view the pictures taken on the
selected date, press W (S). Use the multi selector to scroll
through the pictures, or press and hold X (T) to view the
current picture full screen. Press W (S) again to return to
the date selection dialog.
• Print (DPOF): Print the current DPOF print order (0 275). The
order can be viewed and modified before printing as
described in the description for Print select, above.
• Index print: To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the
memory card, proceed to Step 3. Note that if the memory
card contains more than 256 pictures, only the first 256
images will be printed. A warning will be displayed if the
page size selected in Step 3 is too small for an index print.

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3 Adjust printing options.
Adjust printer settings as described in Step 2 on page 272.

4 Start printing.
Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel
before all copies have been printed, press J.

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
The DPOF print order option in the playback menu is used to
create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-compatible printers
and devices that support DPOF (0 488).

1 Choose DPOF print order > Select/
set.
Select DPOF print order in the
playback menu, then highlight
Select/set and press 2 (to remove all
photographs from the print order,
select Deselect all).

2 Select pictures.
Use the multi selector to scroll
through the pictures on (to display
the current picture full screen, press
and hold the X/T button) and
keeping the W (S) button pressed,
press 1 or 3 to choose the number of
prints (maximum 99). To deselect a picture, set the number of
prints to zero. Press J when all the desired pictures have
been selected.

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3 Select imprint options.
Highlight the following options and
press 2 to toggle the highlighted
option on or off.
• 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.

4 Complete the print order.
Press J to complete the print order.

D DPOF Print Order
To print the current print order when the camera is connected to a
PictBridge printer, select Print (DPOF) in the PictBridge menu and
follow the steps in “Printing Multiple Pictures” to modify and print the
current order (0 274). DPOF print date and shooting data options are
not supported when printing via direct USB connection; to print the
date of recording on photographs in the current print order, use the
PictBridge Time stamp option.
The DPOF print order option can not be used if there is not enough
space on the memory card to store the print order.
NEF (RAW) photographs (0 115) can not be selected using this option.
JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) images can be created using the NEF (RAW)
processing option in the retouch menu (0 406).
Print orders may not print correctly if images are deleted using a
computer or other device after the print order is created.

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Viewing Photographs on TV
The optional High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable
(0 442) or a type C HDMI cable (available separately from thirdparty suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to highdefinition video devices. Always turn the camera off before
connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable.
Connect to high-definition
device (choose cable with
connector for HDMI device)

Connect to camera

Tune the device to the HDMI channel, then turn the camera on
and press the K button. During playback, images will be
displayed on the television screen. Volume can be adjusted
using television controls; the camera controls can not be used.

A Television Playback
Use of an AC adapter and power connector (available separately) is
recommended for extended playback. If the edges of photographs are
not visible in the television display, select 95% for HDMI > Advanced
> Output display size (0 279).

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HDMI Options
The HDMI option in the setup menu (0 374) controls output
resolution and other advanced HDMI options, and can also 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.

❚❚ Device Control
If On is selected for HDMI >Device control when the camera is
connected to a television that supports HDMI-CEC and both the
camera and television are on, the television remote can be used
in place of the camera multi selector and J button during fullframe playback and slide shows. If Off is selected, the television
remote can not be used to control the camera.

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❚❚ Advanced
Option

Description
Auto is recommended in most situations. If the camera
is unable to determine the correct RGB video signal
output range for the HDMI device, you can choose from
the following options:
• Limited range: For devices with an RGB video signal
Output range
input range of 16 to 235. Choose this option if you
notice loss of detail in shadows.
• Full range: For devices with an RGB video signal input
range of 0 to 255. Choose this option if shadows are
“washed out” or too bright.
Output display Choose horizontal and vertical frame coverage for
size
HDMI output from 95% or 100%.
If Off is selected when the camera is connected to an
Live view onHDMI device, shooting information will not be
screen display
displayed in the monitor during live view photography.
Choose On to mirror the HDMI display on the camera
monitor, Off to turn the camera monitor off to save
Dual monitor
power. Dual monitor turns on automatically when
Live view on-screen display is Off.

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A HDMI and Live View
When the camera is connected via an HDMI cable, HDMI displays can
be used for live view photography and movie live view (0 65, 78).
Note that if 1920 × 1080; 60p is selected for the Frame size/frame
rate in the movie shooting menu (0 319), the selected setting will
only be reflected in the HDMI output during movie recording if all the
following conditions are met: Auto or 1080p (progressive) is selected
for HDMI > Output resolution, 100% is selected for HDMI >
Advanced > Output display size, and Off is selected for HDMI >
Advanced > Live view on-screen display (0 279). At other settings,
the output resolution, display size, or frame rate may differ from that
selected in the camera menus.

A HDMI-CEC Devices
When the camera is connected to an HDMI-CEC device, ) will
appear in the control panel in place of the number of exposures
remaining.

A Device Control
See the television manual for details.

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Wi-Fi
What Wi-Fi Can Do for You
The camera can connect via Wi-Fi wireless networks to a smart
device running Nikon’s dedicated Wireless Mobile Utility app.
The smart device can be used to control the camera and take
pictures remotely, or pictures can be downloaded from the
camera to the smart device and shared with others on the
Internet. Pictures can also be uploaded from the camera to the
smart device (0 289).
Download pictures

Share pictures

Remote control

See the Wireless Mobile Utility manual for details (0 283).

A Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available with the D750 only. The D750 (K) does not support
Wi-Fi.

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Accessing the Camera
Before connecting via Wi-Fi (wireless LAN), install the Wireless
Mobile Utility on your Android or iOS smart device. Instructions
for accessing the camera vary with the type of connection used
by the smart device.
Android
• Push-button WPS: If the smart device supports push-button WPS
(i.e., has a WPS button connection option in its Wi-Fi settings
menu), you can use this easy method to connect to the smart
device (0 284)
• PIN-entry WPS: If the smart device supports WPS, you can use the
camera to establish a connection by entering the PIN displayed
by the smart device (0 285)
• View SSID: If the smart device does not support WPS, you can
connect by selecting the camera SSID on the smart device
(0 286)
iOS
• View SSID: Connect by selecting the camera SSID on the smart
device (0 286)

D Security
If you do not use WPS when connecting for the first time, the
connection will not be protected by a password or other form of
security. Security settings can be configured in the Wireless Mobile
Utility once a connection is established. More information can be
found in the Wireless Mobile Utility manual, which is available for
download in pdf format from the following URLs:
• Android: http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU/
• iOS: http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU-ios/

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A Installing the Wireless Mobile Utility App
1 Find the app.
On the smart device, connect to the Google Play service, the App
Store, or another app marketplace and search for “Wireless Mobile
Utility”. For more information, see the instructions provided with
the smart device.
2 Install the app.
Read the app description and install the app. A pdf manual for the
Wireless Mobile Utility is available for download at the following
URLs:
• Android: http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU/

• iOS: http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU-ios/

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WPS (Android Only)

1 Enable the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi.
Highlight Wi-Fi in the setup menu and
press 2. Highlight Network
connection and press 2, then
highlight Enable and press J. Wait a
few seconds for Wi-Fi to activate.

2 Connect.
Enable WPS button connections on the camera and smart
device:
• Camera: Highlight Network settings
and press 2.

Highlight Push-button WPS and
press 2 to ready the camera for a
WPS connection. The camera will
wait about two minutes for a WPS
connection request from the smart
device. To extend the wait time,
press J.
• Smart device: Select Wi-Fi settings > WPS button
connection.

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3 Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility.
Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device. The
main dialog will be displayed.

PIN Entry (Android Only)

2 Select Network settings > PIN-entry WPS.
Highlight Network settings and
press 2.

Highlight PIN-entry WPS and press
2.

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3 Enter the PIN.
Enter the PIN displayed by the smart device. Press 4 or 2 to
highlight digits and press 1 or 3 to change. Press J when
entry is complete.

4 Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility.
Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device. The
main dialog will be displayed.

SSID (Android and iOS)

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2 Display the camera SSID.
Highlight Network settings and
press 2.

Highlight View SSID and press 2.

3 Select the camera SSID.
Select the camera SSID in the list of networks displayed by
the smart device.

4 Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility.
Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device. The
main dialog will be displayed.

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❚❚ Terminating the Connection
Wi-Fi can be disabled by:
• Selecting Wi-Fi > Network connection > Disable in the
camera setup menu
• Starting movie recording
• Connecting an optional UT-1 communication unit
• Turning the camera off

❚❚ Restoring Default Settings
To restore default network settings, select Wi-Fi > Network
settings > Reset network settings. A confirmation dialog will
be displayed; highlight Yes and press J to restore default
network settings.

A The Wi-Fi Display
While Wi-Fi is enabled, a g icon will flash in
the control panel. The icon will stop
flashing once a connection has been
established and the camera is exchanging
data with the smart device.

D Wi-Fi
Read the warnings on pages xxiv to xxvi before using the Wi-Fi
function. To disable Wi-Fi in settings in which its use is prohibited,
select Wi-Fi > Network connection > Disable in the camera setup
menu. Note that Eye-Fi cards can not be used while Wi-Fi is enabled
and that the standby timer will not turn off while the Wireless Mobile
Utility app on the smart device is communicating with the camera. If
no data are exchanged for about 5 minutes, the standby timer will turn
off. The camera Wi-Fi function is only available when a memory card is
inserted and can not be used when a USB or HDMI cable is connected.
To prevent loss of power while connected, charge the battery before
enabling the network connection.

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Selecting Pictures for Upload
Follow the steps below to select photos for upload to the smart
device. Movies can not be selected for upload.

Selecting Individual Pictures for Upload

1 Select an image.
Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in
thumbnail or calendar playback.

2 Display playback options.
Press the P button.

P button

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3 Choose Select to send to smart
device/deselect.
Highlight Select to send to smart
device/deselect and press J.
Pictures selected for upload are
indicated by a & icon; to deselect,
display or highlight the image and
repeat Steps 2 and 3.

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Selecting Multiple Pictures for Upload
To change the upload status of multiple pictures, use the Wi-Fi >
Select to send to smart device option in the setup menu.

1 Choose Select to send to smart
device.
Select Wi-Fi in the setup menu, then
highlight Select to send to smart
device and press 2.

2 Select pictures.
Use the multi selector to highlight
pictures and press W (S) to select
or deselect (to view the highlighted
picture full screen, press and hold the
X/T button). Selected pictures
W (S) button
are marked by a & icon.

3 Press J.
Press J to complete the operation.

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Menu Guide
Defaults
The default settings for the options in the camera menus are
listed below. For information on two-button resets, see page
199.

❚❚ Playback Menu Defaults
Option
Playback folder (0 300)
Image review (0 307)
After delete (0 307)
Rotate tall (0 308)
Slide show (0 308)
Image type (0 308)
Frame interval (0 308)

Default
ND750
Off
Show next
On
Still images and movies
2s

❚❚ Photo Shooting Menu Defaults 1
Option
File naming (0 313)
Role played by card in Slot 2 (0 119)
Image quality (0 115)
Image size (0 118)
Image area (0 110)
Choose image area (0 111)
Auto DX crop (0 111)
JPEG compression (0 117)
NEF (RAW) recording (0 117)
Type (0 117)
NEF (RAW) bit depth (0 117)

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Default
DSC
Overflow
JPEG normal
Large
FX (36×24)
On
Size priority
Lossless compressed
14-bit

Option
White balance (0 145)
Fine-tuning (0 149)
Choose color temp. (0 152)
Preset manual (0 155)
Set Picture Control (0 165)
Color space (0 314)
Active D-Lighting (0 175)
P, S, A, M, %, g, i, u, 1, 2, 3
Other modes
HDR (high dynamic range) (0 177)
HDR mode (0 178)
HDR strength (0 178)
Vignette control (0 315)
Auto distortion control (0 316)
Long exposure NR (0 317)
High ISO NR (0 317)
ISO sensitivity settings (0 134)
ISO sensitivity (0 134)
P, S, A, M
Other modes
Auto ISO sensitivity control (0 136)
Remote control mode (ML-L3) (0 193)
Multiple exposure 2 (0 216)
Multiple exposure mode (0 217)
Number of shots (0 218)
Auto gain (0 218)

Default
Auto > Normal
A-B: 0, G-M: 0
5000 K
d-1
Standard
sRGB
Off
Auto
Off
Auto
Normal
Off
Off
Normal

100
Auto
Off
Off
Off
2
On

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Option
Default
Interval timer shooting (0 222)
Start options (0 223)
Now
Interval (0 223)
1 min.
No. of intervals×shots/interval (0 224)
0001×1
Exposure smoothing (0 224)
Off
1 Default settings restored with Reset photo shooting menu (0 311).
2 Reset photo shooting menu can not be selected while shooting is in progress.

❚❚ Movie Shooting Menu Defaults *
Option
File naming (0 313)
Destination (0 319)
Frame size/frame rate (0 319)
Movie quality (0 320)
Microphone sensitivity (0 320)
Frequency response (0 320)
Wind noise reduction (0 321)
Image area (0 76)
Choose image area (0 111)
Auto DX crop (0 111)
White balance (0 321)
Fine-tuning (0 149)
Choose color temp. (0 152)
Preset manual (0 155)
Set Picture Control (0 321)
High ISO NR (0 317)
Movie ISO sensitivity settings (0 322)
ISO sensitivity (mode M) (0 322)
Auto ISO control (mode M) (0 322)
Maximum sensitivity (0 322)

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Default
DSC
Slot 1
1920×1080; 60p
Normal
Auto sensitivity
Wide range
Off
FX (36×24)
On
Same as photo settings
A-B: 0, G-M: 0
5000 K
d-1
Same as photo settings
Normal
100
Off
12800

Option
Time-lapse photography (0 229)
Interval (0 230)
Shooting time (0 230)
Exposure smoothing (0 231)

Default
5s
25 minutes
On

* Default settings restored with Reset movie shooting menu (0 318).

❚❚ Custom Settings Menu Defaults *
a1
a2
a3
a4

a5
a6
a7
a8
a9
b1
b2
b3
b4
b5
b6

Option
AF-C priority selection (0 326)
AF-S priority selection (0 327)
Focus tracking with lock-on (0 328)
Focus point illumination (0 329)
Manual focus mode
Dynamic-area AF display
Group-area AF illumination
AF point illumination (0 329)
Focus point wrap-around (0 330)
Number of focus points (0 330)
Store points by orientation (0 331)
Built-in AF-assist illuminator (0 332)
ISO sensitivity step value (0 333)
EV steps for exposure cntrl (0 333)
Easy exposure compensation (0 334)
Matrix metering (0 335)
Center-weighted area (0 335)
Fine-tune optimal exposure (0 336)
Matrix metering
Center-weighted metering
Spot metering
Highlight-weighted metering

Default
Release
Focus
3 (Normal)
On
Off
g (Squares)
Auto
No wrap
51 points
No
On
1/3 step
1/3 step
Off
Face detection on
ø 12 mm
0
0
0
0

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Option
c1 Shutter-release button AE-L (0 336)
c2 Standby timer (0 336)
c3 Self-timer (0 337)
Self-timer delay
Number of shots
Interval between shots
c4 Monitor off delay (0 337)
Playback
Menus
Information display
Image review
Live view
c5 Remote on duration (ML-L3) (0 337)
d1 Beep (0 338)
Volume
Pitch
d2 Continuous low-speed (0 338)
d3 Max. continuous release (0 339)
d4 Exposure delay mode (0 339)
d5 Flash warning (0 339)
d6 File number sequence (0 340)
d7 Viewfinder grid display (0 341)
d8 Easy ISO (0 341)
d9 Information display (0 341)
d10 LCD illumination (0 342)
d11 MB-D16 battery type (0 343)
d12 Battery order (0 344)

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Default
Off
6s
10 s
1
0.5 s
10 s
1 min
10 s
4s
10 min
1 min
Off
Low
3 fps
100
Off
On
On
Off
Off
Auto
Off
LR6 (AA alkaline)
Use MB-D16 batteries first

Option
e1 Flash sync speed (0 345)
e2 Flash shutter speed (0 346)
e3 Flash cntrl for built-in flash/Optional flash
(0 347)
e4 Exposure comp. for flash (0 353)
e5 Modeling flash (0 353)
e6 Auto bracketing set (0 353)
e7 Bracketing order (0 354)
f1 OK button (0 354)
Shooting mode (0 354)
Playback mode (0 355)
Live view (0 355)
f2 Assign Fn button (0 356)
Press (0 356)
Press + command dials (0 360)
f3 Assign preview button (0 361)
Press (0 361)
Press + command dials (0 361)
f4 Assign AE-L/AF-L button (0 361)
Press (0 361)
Press + command dials (0 362)
f5 Customize command dials (0 363)
Reverse rotation (0 363)
Change main/sub (0 363)
Aperture setting (0 364)
Menus and playback (0 364)
Sub-dial frame advance (0 364)

Default
1/200 s
1/60 s
TTL
Entire frame
On
AE & flash
MTR > under > over
Select center focus point
Thumbnail on/off
Select center focus point
None
Choose image area
Preview
None
AE/AF lock
None
Exposure compensation: U
Shutter speed/aperture: U
Exposure setting: Off
Autofocus setting: Off
Sub-command dial
Off
10 frames

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Option
Default
Release button to use dial (0 365)
No
Slot empty release lock (0 365)
Enable release
Reverse indicators (0 366)
Assign movie record button (0 366)
Press + command dials
None
f10 Assign MB-D16 4 button (0 367)
AE/AF lock
f11 Assign remote (WR) Fn button (0 368)
None
g1 Assign Fn button (0 370)
Press
None
g2 Assign preview button (0 372)
Press
Index marking
g3 Assign AE-L/AF-L button (0 373)
Press
AE/AF lock
g4 Assign shutter button (0 373)
Take photos
* Default settings restored with Reset custom settings (0 326).
f6
f7
f8
f9

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❚❚ Setup Menu Defaults
Option
Save user settings (0 99)
Save to U1
Save to U2
Monitor brightness (0 376)
Monitor color balance (0 377)
Clean image sensor (0 448)
Clean at startup/shutdown (0 449)
Flicker reduction (0 380)
Time zone and date (0 381)
Daylight saving time
Auto image rotation (0 382)
HDMI (0 278)
Output resolution (0 278)
Device control (0 278)
Advanced (0 279)
Output range
Output display size
Live view on-screen display
Dual monitor
Location data (0 239)
Standby timer
Set clock from satellite
Wi-Fi (0 282)
Network connection
Eye-Fi upload (0 391)

Default
Shooting mode defaults to P
0
A-B: 0, G-M: 0
Clean at startup & shutdown
Auto
Off
On
Auto
On
Auto
100%
On
On
Enable
Yes
Disable
Enable

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D The Playback Menu: Managing Images
To display the playback menu, press G and select the D
(playback menu) tab.

G button

Playback Menu Options
The playback menu contains the following options:
Option
Delete
Playback folder
Hide image
Playback display options
Copy image (s)

0
260
300
301
302
303

Option
Image review
After delete
Rotate tall
Slide show
DPOF print order

0
307
307
308
308
275

A See Also
Menu defaults are listed on page 292.

Playback Folder
G button ➜ D playback menu

Choose a folder for playback (0 241):
Option
ND750
All
Current

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Description
Pictures in all folders created with the D750 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.
Option
Select/set

Select date

Deselect all

Description
Hide or reveal selected pictures.
Selecting this option displays
a list of dates. To hide all
pictures taken on a date,
highlight the date and press
2. Selected dates are marked
by a L; to reveal all pictures
taken on a selected date,
highlight it and press 2. Press J to complete the
operation.
Reveal all pictures.

D Protected and Hidden Images
Revealing a protected image will also remove protection from the
image.

Follow the steps below to hide or reveal selected pictures.

1 Choose Select/set.
Highlight Select/set and press 2.

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2 Select pictures.
Use the multi selector to scroll
through the pictures on the memory
card (to view the highlighted picture
full screen, press and hold the X/T
button) and press W (S) to select
the current picture. Selected pictures W (S) button
are marked by a R icon; to deselect a
picture, highlight it and press W (S)
again. Continue until all the desired
pictures have been selected.

3 Press J.
Press J to complete the operation.

Playback Display Options
G button ➜ D playback menu

Choose the information available in the playback photo
information display (0 246). Press 1 or 3 to highlight an
option, then press 2 to select the option for the photo
information display. A L appears next to selected items; to
deselect, highlight an item and press 2. To return to the
playback menu, press J.

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Copy Image(s)
G button ➜ D playback menu

Copy pictures from one memory card to another. This option is
only available when two memory cards are inserted in the
camera.
Option
Select source
Select image(s)
Select destination folder
Copy image(s)?

Description
Choose card from which pictures will be
copied.
Select pictures to be copied.
Select destination folder on remaining card.
Copy selected pictures to specified
destination.

1 Choose Select source.
Highlight Select source and press 2.

2 Select the source card.
Highlight the slot for the card
containing the images to be copied
and press J.

3 Choose Select image(s).
Highlight Select image(s) and press
2.

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4 Select the source folder.
Highlight the folder containing the
images to be copied and press 2.

5 Make the initial selection.
Before going on to select or deselect
individual images, you can mark all or
all protected images in the folder for
copying by choosing Select all
images or Select protected images.
To mark only individually selected
images for copying, choose Deselect all before proceeding.

6 Select additional images.
Highlight pictures and press W (S)
to select or deselect (to view the
highlighted picture full screen, press
and hold the X/T button).
Selected images are marked with a L.
Press J to proceed to Step 7 when
your selection is complete.

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W (S) button

7 Choose Select destination folder.
Highlight Select destination folder
and press 2.

8 Select a destination folder.
To enter a folder number, choose
Select folder by number, enter the
number (0 311), and press J. If the
folder with the selected number does
not already exist, a new folder will be
created.
To choose from a list of existing
folders, choose Select folder from
list, highlight a folder, and press J.

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9 Copy the images.
Highlight Copy image(s)? and press
J.

A confirmation dialog will be
displayed; highlight Yes and press J.
Press J again to exit when copying is
complete.

D Copying Images
Images will not be copied if there is insufficient space on the
destination card. Be sure the battery is fully charged before copying
movies.
If the destination folder contains an image
with the same name as one of the images to
be copied, a confirmation dialog will be
displayed. Select Replace existing image
to replace the image with the image to be
copied, or select Replace all to replace all
existing images with the same names
without further prompting. To continue without replacing the image,
select Skip, or select Cancel to exit without copying any further
images. Hidden or protected files in the destination folder will not be
replaced.
Protect status is copied with the images but print marking (0 275) is
not. Hidden images can not be copied.

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Image Review
G button ➜ D playback menu

Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the
monitor immediately after shooting. If Off is selected, pictures
can only be displayed by pressing the K button.

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

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. If user was
scrolling through pictures in reverse order,
previous picture will be displayed as
described for Show previous.

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Rotate Tall
G button ➜ D playback menu

Choose whether to rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for
display during playback. Note that because the camera itself is
already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images
are not rotated automatically during image review.
Option
On

Off

Description
“Tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures are automatically
rotated for display in the camera monitor. Pictures taken
with Off selected for Auto image rotation (0 382) will be
displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation.
“Tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures are displayed in “wide”
(landscape) orientation.

Slide Show
G button ➜ D playback menu

Create a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder
(0 300). Hidden images (0 301) are not displayed.
Option
Start
Image type
Frame interval

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Description
Start slide show.
Choose type of image displayed from Still images
and movies, Still images only, and Movies only.
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:

Press

Description

Skip back/skip
ahead

Press 4 to return to previous frame, 2
to skip to next frame.

View additional
photo info

Change or hide photo info displayed
(still images only; 0 246).

Pause

Raise/lower
volume

X (T)/
W (S)

Exit to playback
menu
Exit to playback
mode

Pause slide show. Select Restart to
resume.
Press X (T) during movie playback
to increase volume, W (S) to
decrease.
End slide show and return to playback
menu.

End show and exit to playback mode.

Exit to shooting
mode

Press shutter-release button halfway
to return to shooting mode.

The dialog shown at right is displayed
when the show ends. Select Restart to
restart or Exit to return to the playback
menu.

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C The Photo Shooting Menu:
Photo Shooting Options
To display the photo shooting menu, press G and select the
C (photo shooting menu) tab.

G button

Photo Shooting Menu Options
The photo shooting menu contains the following options:
Option
0
Option
Reset photo shooting menu *
311 Color space
311 Active D-Lighting
Storage folder *
File naming
313 HDR (high dynamic range)
Role played by card in Slot 2
119 Vignette control
Image quality
115 Auto distortion control
Image size
118 Long exposure NR
Image area *
110 High ISO NR
JPEG compression
117 ISO sensitivity settings
NEF (RAW) recording
117 Remote control mode (ML-L3) *
White balance
145 Multiple exposure *
Set Picture Control
165 Interval timer shooting *
*
Manage Picture Control
170
* Not included in the settings saved to U1 or U2 (0 99).

0
314
175
177
315
316
317
317
134
193
216
222

Note: Depending on camera settings, some items may be grayed out and
unavailable.

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Reset Photo Shooting Menu
G button ➜ C photo shooting menu

Select Yes to restore photo shooting menu options to their
default values (0 292).

Storage Folder
G button ➜ C photo 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.
• X : Folder is partially full.
• Y : Folder contains 999 pictures or a picture numbered
9999. No further pictures can be stored in this folder.
The card on which the folder is stored is shown by the card
slot icon in the top right corner of the “select folder by
number” dialog. The card used for new folders depends on
the option currently selected for Role played by card in slot
2 (0 119).

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3 Save changes and exit.
Press J to complete the operation and return to the main
menu (to exit without choosing the storage folder, press the
G button). If a folder with the specified number does not
already exist, a new folder will be created. Subsequent
photographs will be stored in the selected folder unless it is
already full.

❚❚ Selecting Folders from a List

1 Choose Select folder from list.
Highlight Select folder from list and
press 2.

2 Highlight a folder.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder.

3 Select the highlighted folder.
Press J to select the highlighted folder and return to the
main menu. Subsequent photographs will be stored in the
selected folder.

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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 photo shooting menu/ 1 movie 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 171.
A Extensions
The following extensions are used: “.NEF” for NEF (RAW) images, “.JPG”
for JPEG images, “.MOV” for movies, and “.NDF” for dust off reference
data. In each pair of photographs recorded at image-quality settings of
NEF (RAW)+JPEG, the NEF and JPEG images have the same file names
but different extensions.

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Color Space
G button ➜ C photo shooting menu

The color space determines the gamut of colors available for
color reproduction. sRGB is recommended for general-purpose
printing and display; Adobe RGB, with its broader gamut of
colors, for professional publication and commercial printing.
A Adobe RGB
For accurate color reproduction, Adobe RGB images require
applications, displays, and printers that support color management.

A Color Space
ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Nikon’s Capture NX-D software (0 268)
automatically select the correct color space when opening
photographs created with this camera. Results can not be guaranteed
with third-party software.

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Vignette Control
G button ➜ C photo shooting menu

“Vignetting” is a drop in brightness at the edges of a
photograph. Vignette control reduces vignetting for type G, E,
and D lenses (PC lenses excluded). Its effects vary from lens to
lens and are most noticeable at maximum aperture. Choose
from High, Normal, Low, and Off.
A Vignette Control
Depending on the scene, shooting conditions, and type of lens, JPEG
images may exhibit noise (fog) or variations in peripheral brightness,
while custom Picture Controls and preset Picture Controls that have
been modified from default settings may not produce the desired
effect. Take test shots and view the results in the monitor. Vignette
control does not apply to movies (0 66), multiple exposures (0 216),
or pictures taken with an FX lens and DX (24 × 16) selected for Image
area > Choose image area (0 111) or with a DX lens, an option other
than DX (24 × 16) selected for Choose image area, and Off selected
for Image area > Auto DX crop (0 111).

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Auto Distortion Control
G button ➜ C photo shooting menu

Select On to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wideangle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when
shooting with long lenses (note that the edges of the area visible
in the viewfinder may be cropped out of the final photograph,
and that the time needed to process photographs before
recording begins may increase). This option does not apply to
movies and is available only with type G, E, and D lenses (PC,
fisheye, and certain other lenses excluded); results are not
guaranteed with other lenses. Before using auto distortion
control with DX lenses, select On for Auto DX crop or choose an
image area of DX (24×16) as described on page 110; selecting
other options may result in heavily cropped photographs or in
photographs with severe peripheral distortion.
A Retouch: Distortion Control
For information on creating copies of existing photographs with
reduced barrel and pin-cushion distortion, see page 412.

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Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction)
G button ➜ C photo shooting menu

If On is selected, photographs taken at
shutter speeds slower than 1 s will be
processed to reduce noise (bright spots,
randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog).
The time required for processing
roughly doubles; during processing,
“l m” will flash in the shutter
speed/aperture displays and pictures
can not be taken (if the camera is turned off before processing is
complete, the picture will be saved but noise reduction will not
be performed). In continuous release mode, frame rates will
slow and while photographs are being processed, the capacity
of the memory buffer will drop.

High ISO NR
G button ➜ C photo shooting menu/ 1 movie shooting menu

Photographs and movies taken at high ISO sensitivities can be
processed to reduce “noise.”
Option
High
Normal
Low
Off

Description
Reduce noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels), particularly
in photographs and movies taken at high ISO sensitivities.
Choose the amount of noise reduction performed from
High, Normal, and Low.
Noise reduction is performed only as required and never at
an amount higher than when Low is selected.

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1 The Movie Shooting Menu:
Movie Shooting Options
To display the movie shooting menu, press G and select the
1 (movie shooting menu) tab.

G button

Movie Shooting Menu Options
The movie shooting menu contains the following options:
Option
0
Option
Reset movie shooting menu *
318 Image area *
File naming
313 White balance
Destination
319 Set Picture Control
Frame size/frame rate
319 Manage Picture Control *
Movie quality
320 High ISO NR
Microphone sensitivity
320 Movie ISO sensitivity settings
Frequency response
320 Time-lapse photography *
Wind noise reduction
321
* Not included in the settings saved to U1 or U2 (0 99).

0
76
321
321
170
317
322
229

Note: Depending on camera settings, some items may be grayed out and
unavailable.

Reset Movie Shooting Menu
G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu

Select Yes to restore movie shooting menu options to their
default values (0 294).

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Destination
G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu

Choose the slot to which movies are
recorded. The menu shows the time
available on each card; recording ends
automatically when no time remains.

Frame Size/Frame Rate
G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu

Choose from the following options:
Option 1

v/y
w/z
o/1
p/2
q/3
r/4
s/5

1920 × 1080; 60p
1920 × 1080; 50p

Maximum bit rate (Mbps)
(★ high quality/
normal 2)

Maximum length
(★ high quality/
normal 2)

42/24

10 min./20 min.

24/12

20 min./29 min. 59 s

1920 × 1080; 30p
1920 × 1080; 25p
1920 × 1080; 24p
1280 × 720; 60p

1280 × 720; 50p
1 Listed values. Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and
23.976 fps respectively.
2 See page 320.

A Frame Size and Rate
Frame size and rate affect the distribution and amount of noise
(randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or bright spots).

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Movie Quality
G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu

Together with Frame size/frame rate (0 319), Movie quality
determines the movie recording bit rate and maximum length.
Choose from High quality and Normal.

Microphone Sensitivity
G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu

Turn the built-in or optional stereo microphones on or off or
adjust microphone sensitivity. Choose Auto sensitivity to
adjust sensitivity automatically, Microphone off to turn sound
recording off; to select microphone sensitivity manually, select
Manual sensitivity and choose a sensitivity.
A The 2 Icon
2 is displayed during playback if the movie
was recorded without sound.

Frequency Response
G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu

If K Wide range is selected, the built-in and optional stereo
microphones (0 73) will respond to a wide range of frequencies,
from music to the bustling hum of a city street. Choose
L Vocal range to bring out human voices.

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Wind Noise Reduction
G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu

Select On to enable the low-cut filter for the built-in microphone
(optional stereo microphones are unaffected), reducing noise
produced by wind blowing over the microphone (note that
other sounds may also be affected). Wind-noise reduction for
optional stereo microphones can be enabled or disabled using
microphone controls.

White Balance
G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu

Choose the white balance for movies
(0 145). Select Same as photo settings
to use the option currently selected for
photos.

Set Picture Control
G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu

Choose a Picture Control for movies
(0 165). Select Same as photo settings
to use the option currently selected for
photos.

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Movie ISO Sensitivity Settings
G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu

Adjust the following ISO sensitivity settings:
• ISO sensitivity (mode M): Choose the ISO sensitivity for mode M
from values between ISO 100 and Hi 2. Auto ISO sensitivity
control is used in other shooting modes.
• Auto ISO control (mode M): Select On for auto ISO sensitivity
control in mode M, Off to use the value selected for ISO
sensitivity (mode M).
• Maximum sensitivity: Choose the upper limit for auto ISO
sensitivity control from values between ISO 200 and Hi 2.
Auto ISO sensitivity control is used in modes P, S, and A and
when On is selected for Auto ISO control (mode M) in
exposure mode M.
A Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
At high ISO sensitivities, the camera may have difficulty focusing and
noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may increase. This
can be prevented by choosing a lower value for Movie ISO sensitivity
settings > Maximum sensitivity.

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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.

Custom Setting groups

Main menu

Reset custom settings (0 326)

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Custom Settings
The following Custom Settings are available:

a
a1
a2
a3
a4
a5
a6
a7
a8
a9
b
b1
b2
b3
b4
b5
b6
c
c1
c2
c3
c4
c5
d
d1
d2
d3
d4
d5
d6
d7
d8

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Custom Setting
Reset custom settings
Autofocus
AF-C priority selection
AF-S priority selection
Focus tracking with lock-on
Focus point illumination
AF point illumination
Focus point wrap-around
Number of focus points
Store points by orientation
Built-in AF-assist illuminator
Metering/exposure
ISO sensitivity step value
EV steps for exposure cntrl
Easy exposure compensation
Matrix metering
Center-weighted area
Fine-tune optimal exposure
Timers/AE lock
Shutter-release button AE-L
Standby timer
Self-timer
Monitor off delay
Remote on duration (ML-L3)
Shooting/display
Beep
Continuous low-speed
Max. continuous release
Exposure delay mode
Flash warning
File number sequence
Viewfinder grid display
Easy ISO

0
326
326
327
328
329
329
330
330
331
332
333
333
334
335
335
336
336
336
337
337
337
338
338
339
339
339
340
341
341

d
d9
d10
d11
d12
e
e1
e2
e3
e4
e5
e6
e7
f
f1
f2
f3
f4
f5
f6
f7
f8
f9
f10
f11
g
g1
g2
g3
g4

Custom Setting
Shooting/display
Information display
LCD illumination
MB-D16 battery type
Battery order
Bracketing/flash
Flash sync speed
Flash shutter speed
Flash cntrl for built-in flash
Exposure comp. for flash
Modeling flash
Auto bracketing set
Bracketing order
Controls
OK button
Assign Fn button
Assign preview button
Assign AE-L/AF-L button
Customize command dials
Release button to use dial
Slot empty release lock
Reverse indicators
Assign movie record button
Assign MB-D16 4 button
Assign remote (WR) Fn button
Movie
Assign Fn button
Assign preview button
Assign AE-L/AF-L button
Assign shutter button

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Note: Depending on camera settings, some items may be grayed out and
unavailable. If settings in the current bank have been modified from
default values (0 295), an asterisk will be displayed adjacent to the
altered settings in the second level of the Custom Settings menu.

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Reset Custom Settings
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Select Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default values
(0 295).

a: Autofocus
a1: AF-C Priority Selection
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography (0 121), 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.

Regardless of the option selected, focus will not lock when AF-C is
selected for autofocus mode. The camera will continue to adjust
focus until the shutter is released.

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a2: AF-S Priority Selection
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

When AF-S is selected for viewfinder photography (0 121), this
option controls whether photographs can be taken only when
the camera is in focus (focus priority) or whenever the shutterrelease button is pressed (release priority).
Option

G Release
F Focus

Description
Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release
button is pressed.
Photos can only be taken when the in-focus indicator
(I) is displayed.

Regardless of the option selected, if the in-focus indicator (I) is
displayed when AF-S is selected for autofocus mode, focus will
lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus
lock continues until the shutter is released.

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a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

This option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large
changes in the distance to the subject when AF-C is selected or
continuous-servo autofocus is selected when the camera is in
AF-A mode for viewfinder photography (0 121).
Option

C
(
D
)
E

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Description
When the distance to the subject changes abruptly,
the camera waits for the specified period before
4
adjusting the distance to the subject. This prevents
3 (Normal) the camera from refocusing when the subject is
briefly obscured by objects passing through the
2
frame. Note that 2, 1 (Short), and Off are equivalent
to 3 (Normal) when 3D-tracking or auto-area AF is
1 (Short)
selected for AF-area mode.
The camera immediately adjusts focus when the
distance to the subject changes. Use when
Off
photographing a series of subjects at varying
distances in quick succession.
5 (Long)

a4: Focus Point Illumination
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose from the following focus point display options.
Option

Description
Choose On to display the active focus point in manual
Manual focus
focus mode, Off to display the focus point only during
mode
focus point selection.
Choose On to display both the selected focus point and
the surrounding focus points in dynamic-area AF mode
Dynamic-area
(0 123). When 3D-tracking is used, a dot will be displayed
AF display
in the center of the focus point (N). Select Off to display
only the selected focus point.
Choose how the active
Option
Focus point display
focus points are displayed
Group-area in group-area AF (0 124).
g
AF
illumination

a5: AF Point Illumination
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

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. Depending on the
brightness of the background, the selected focus point
may be difficult to see.
The selected focus point is not highlighted.

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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

Wrap

No wrap

Description
Focus-point selection “wraps
around” from top to bottom,
bottom to top, right to left, and
left to right, so that, for example,
pressing 2 when a focus point at
the right edge of the display is highlighted (q) selects the
corresponding focus point at the left edge of the display
(w).
The focus-point display is bounded by the outermost
focus points so that, for example, pressing 2 when a focus
point at the right edge of the display is selected has no
effect.

a7: Number of Focus Points
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose the number of focus points available for manual focuspoint selection.
Option

B 51 points
A 11 points

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Description
Choose from the 51 focus points shown
at right.
Choose from the 11 focus points shown
at right. Use for quick focus-point
selection.

a8: Store Points by Orientation
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose whether separate focus points can be selected for
“wide” (landscape) orientation, for “tall” (portrait) orientation
with the camera rotated 90 ° clockwise, and for “tall” orientation
with the camera rotated 90 ° counterclockwise.
Select No to use the same focus point regardless of camera
orientation.

Camera rotated 90 °
counter-clockwise

Landscape (wide)
orientation

Camera rotated 90 °
clockwise

Choose Yes to enable separate focus-point selection.

Camera rotated 90 °
counter-clockwise

Landscape (wide)
orientation

Camera rotated 90 °
clockwise

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a9: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose whether the built-in AF-assist
illuminator lights to assist the focus
operation when lighting is poor.

Option

Off

Description
The AF-assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor
(viewfinder photography only). AF-assist illumination is
only available when both of the following conditions are
met:
1. AF-S is selected for autofocus mode (0 121) or singleservo autofocus is selected when the camera is in AF-A
mode.
2. Auto-area AF is chosen for AF-area mode (0 123), or an
option other than auto-area AF is chosen and the center
focus point is selected.
The AF-assist illuminator does not light to assist the focus
operation. The camera may not be able to focus using
autofocus when lighting is poor.

A The AF-Assist Illuminator
The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 0.5–3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–9 ft
10 in.); when using the illuminator, remove the lens hood.

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b: Metering/Exposure
b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Select the increments used when making adjustments to ISO
sensitivity (0 134). If possible, the current ISO sensitivity setting
is maintained when the step value is changed. If the current
setting is not available at the new step value, ISO sensitivity will
be rounded to the nearest available setting.

b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Select the increments used when making adjustments to shutter
speed, aperture, exposure and flash compensation, and
bracketing.

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b3: Easy Exposure Compensation
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

This option controls whether the E button is needed to set
exposure compensation (0 143). If On (Auto reset) or On is
selected, the 0 at the center of the exposure display will flash
even when exposure compensation is set to ±0.
Option

Description
Exposure compensation is set by rotating one of the
command dials (see note below). The setting selected
using the command dial is reset when the camera turns
On (Auto reset)
off or the standby timer expires (exposure
compensation settings selected using the E button are
not reset).
As above, except that the exposure compensation
On
value selected using the command dial is not reset
when the camera turns off or the standby timer expires.
Exposure compensation is set by pressing the E button
Off
and rotating the main command dial.

A Change Main/Sub
The dial used to set exposure compensation when On (Auto reset) or
On is selected for Custom Setting b3 (Easy exposure compensation)
depends on the option selected for Custom Setting f5 (Customize
command dials) > Change main/sub (0 363).

Mode

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P
S
A
M

Customize command dials > Change main/sub
Off
On
Sub-command dial
Sub-command dial
Sub-command dial
Main command dial
Main command dial
Sub-command dial
N/A

A Easy ISO
Custom Setting b3 (Easy exposure compensation) can not be used
with Custom Setting d8 (Easy ISO, 0 341). Adjustments to either of
these items reset the remaining item; a message is displayed when the
item is reset.

b4: Matrix Metering
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose M Face detection on to enable face detection when
shooting portraits with matrix metering during viewfinder
photography (0 139).

b5: 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 when a non-CPU lens is used, the area assigned the
greatest weight for center-weighted metering is equivalent to a
circle with a diameter of 12 mm, regardless of the setting
selected for Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu (0 235).

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b6: Fine-tune Optimal Exposure
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Use this option to fine-tune the exposure value selected by the
camera. Exposure can be fine-tuned separately for each
metering method by from +1 to –1 EV in steps of 1/6 EV.
D Fine-Tuning Exposure
Exposure fine-tuning is not affected by two-button resets. Note that as
the exposure compensation (E) icon is not displayed, the only way to
determine how much exposure has been altered is to view the amount
in the fine-tuning menu. Exposure compensation (0 143) is preferred
in most situations.

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 standby timer expires.
Choose a shorter standby timer delay for longer battery life.

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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
(0 106).
• Self-timer delay: Choose the length of the shutter-release delay.
• Number of shots: Press 1 and 3 to choose the number of shots
taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
• Interval between shots: Choose the interval between shots when
the Number of shots is more than 1.

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 and
movie recording (Live view; defaults to 10 minutes). Choose a
shorter monitor-off delay for longer battery life.

c5: Remote on Duration (ML-L3)
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose how long the camera will remain on stand-by in remote
release mode (0 193). If no operations are performed for the
selected period, remote shooting will end and Off will
automatically be selected for Remote control mode (ML-L3) in
the photo shooting menu. Choose shorter times for longer
battery life.

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d: Shooting/Display
d1: Beep
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose the pitch and volume of the beep that sounds when the
camera focuses using single-servo AF (AF-S or when single-servo
AF is selected for AF-A; 0 121), when focus locks during live view
photography, while the release timer is counting down in selftimer and delayed remote release modes (0 193), when a
photograph is taken in quick-response remote or remote mirrorup mode (0 193), when time-lapse photography ends (0 229),
or if you attempt to take a photograph when the memory card is
locked (0 33).
• Volume: Choose 3 (high), 2 (medium), 1
(low) or Off (mute). When an option
other than Off is selected, c appears
in the information display.
• Pitch: Choose High or Low.
D Beep
Note that regardless of the option selected, a beep will not sound
when the camera focuses in movie live view (0 66) or quiet-shutter
release modes (modes J and M; 0 103).

d2: Continuous Low-Speed
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose the maximum frame advance rate in T (continuous low
speed) mode (0 103).

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d3: Max. Continuous Release
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single
burst in continuous mode can be set to any value between 1 and
100. Note that this setting has no effect at shutter speeds of 4 s
or slower.
A The Memory Buffer
Regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting d3, shooting will
slow when the memory buffer fills (tAA). See page 492 for more
information on the capacity of the memory buffer.

d4: Exposure Delay Mode
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

In situations where the slightest camera movement can blur
pictures, select 1 s, 2 s, or 3 s to delay shutter release until one,
two, or three seconds after the mirror is raised.

d5: Flash Warning
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

If On is selected, the flash-ready indicator (c) will flash in the
viewfinder if the flash is required to ensure optimal exposure.

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d6: 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.
Option

Off

Reset

Description
When a new folder is created, the memory card formatted, or a
new memory card inserted in the camera, file numbering
continues from the last number used or from the largest file
number in the current folder, whichever is higher. If a
photograph is taken when the current folder contains a
photograph numbered 9999, a new folder will be created
automatically and file numbering will begin again from 0001.
File numbering is reset to 0001 when a new folder is created,
the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is
inserted in the camera. Note that a new folder is created
automatically if a photograph is taken when the current folder
contains 999 photographs.
As for On, except that the next photograph taken is assigned a
file number by adding one to the largest file number in the
current folder. If the folder is empty, file numbering is reset to
0001.

D File Number Sequence
If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999
photographs or a photograph numbered 9999, the shutter-release
button will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken.
Choose Reset for Custom Setting d6 (File number sequence) and
then either format the current memory card or insert a new memory
card.

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d7: Viewfinder Grid Display
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose On to display on-demand grid lines in the viewfinder for
reference when composing photographs (0 10).

d8: Easy ISO
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

If On is selected, ISO sensitivity can be set in modes P and S by
rotating the sub-command dial or in mode A by rotating the
main command dial. Select Off to set ISO sensitivity by pressing
the W (S) button and rotating the main command dial.

d9: Information Display
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

If Auto (v) is selected, the color of the lettering in the
information display (0 12) 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).

Dark on light

Light on dark

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d10: LCD Illumination
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

If Off is selected, the control panel backlight (LCD illuminator)
will only light while the power switch is rotated toward D. If On
is selected, the control panel will be illuminated whenever the
standby timer is active (0 39). Select Off for increased battery
life.

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d11: MB-D16 Battery Type
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

To ensure that the camera functions as expected when the
optional MB-D16 battery pack is used with AA batteries, match
the option selected in this menu to the type of batteries inserted
in the battery pack. There is no need to adjust this option when
using EN-EL15 batteries.
Option

1 LR6 (AA alkaline)
2 HR6 (AA Ni-MH)
3 FR6 (AA lithium)

Description
Select when using LR6 alkaline AA batteries.
Select when using HR6 Ni-MH AA batteries.
Select when using FR6 lithium AA batteries.

A Using AA Batteries
The capacity of AA batteries drops sharply at temperatures below 20 °C
(68 °F) and varies with make and storage conditions; in some cases,
batteries may cease to function before their expiry date. Some AA
batteries can not be used; due to their performance characteristics and
limited capacity, alkaline batteries have less capacity than some other
types and should only be used if no alternative is available and then
only at warmer temperatures. The camera shows the level of AA
batteries as follows:
Control panel

L
H
H
(flashes)

Viewfinder
—

d
d
(flashes)

Description
Batteries fully charged.
Low battery. Ready fresh batteries.
Shutter release disabled. Change
batteries.

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d12: Battery Order
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose whether the battery in the camera or the batteries in the
battery pack are used first when an optional MB-D16 battery
pack is attached. Note that if the MB-D16 is powered by an
optional AC adapter and power connector, the AC adapter will
be used regardless of the option selected.
A The MB-D16 Battery Pack
The MB-D16 takes one EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery or six AA
alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium batteries (an EN-EL15 is supplied with the
camera; AA batteries are available separately).
The information display shows the type of
battery inserted in the MB-D16 as follows:
MB-D16 battery
type display

$
w
o
p

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Battery type
EN-EL15 rechargeable
Li-ion battery
LR6 alkaline AA batteries
HR6 Ni-MH AA batteries
FR6 lithium AA batteries

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 (0 435). If the built-in flash or other flash
units are used, shutter speed is set to 1/250 s. When the
1/250 s
camera shows a shutter speed of 1/250 s in mode P or A,
(Auto FP)
auto FP high-speed sync will be activated if the actual
shutter speed is faster than 1/250 s.
Auto FP high-speed sync is used when a compatible flash
unit is attached (0 435). If the built-in flash or other flash
units are used, shutter speed is set to 1/200 s. When the
1/200 s
camera shows a shutter speed of 1/200 s in mode P or A,
(Auto FP)
auto FP high-speed sync will be activated if the actual
shutter speed is faster than 1/200 s.
1/200 s–1/60 s Flash sync speed set to selected value.

A Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit
To fix shutter speed at the sync speed limit in mode S or M, select the
next shutter speed after the slowest possible shutter speed (30 s or
%). An X (flash sync indicator) will be displayed in the viewfinder and
control panel.

A Auto FP High-Speed Sync
Allows the flash to be used at the highest shutter speed supported by
the camera, making it possible to choose the maximum aperture for
reduced depth of field even when the subject is backlit in bright
sunlight. The information display flash mode indicator shows “FP”
when auto FP high-speed sync is active (0 440).

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❚❚ Auto FP High-Speed Sync
When 1/250 s (Auto FP) or 1/200 s (Auto FP) is selected for
Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 345), the built-in flash
can be used at shutter speeds as fast as 1/250 s or 1/200 s, while
compatible optional flash units (0 435) can be used at any
shutter speed (Auto FP High-Speed Sync).
Flash sync speed 1/250 s (Auto FP) 1/200 s (Auto FP)
1/200 s
Optional
Optional
Optional
Built-in
Built-in
Built-in
flash
flash
flash
flash
flash
flash
unit
unit
unit
Shutter speed
From 1/4000 to but not
—
Auto FP
—
Auto FP
—
—
including 1/250 s
From 1/250 to but not
—
Auto FP
—
—
Flash sync *
including 1/200 s
1/200–30 s
Flash sync
* Flash range drops as shutter speed increases. Flash range will nevertheless be greater than that
obtained at the same speeds with Auto FP.

e2: Flash Shutter Speed
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

This option determines the slowest shutter speed available
when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye reduction in
mode P or A (regardless of the setting chosen, shutter speeds can
be as slow as 30 s in S and M modes or at flash settings of slow
sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or red-eye reduction with slow
sync).

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e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash.
Option

1 TTL
2 Manual
3 Repeating flash
4 Commander mode

Description
Flash output is adjusted automatically in
response to shooting conditions.
Choose the flash level (0 347). The camera
does not emit monitor pre-flashes.
The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is
open, producing a strobe-light effect (0 347).
Use the built-in flash as a master flash
controlling remote optional flash units in one
or more groups (0 348).

❚❚ Manual
Choose a flash level. Flash level is stated in fractions of full
power: at full power, the built-in flash has a Guide Number of 12/
39 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F).

❚❚ Repeating Flash
The flash fires repeatedly while the
shutter is open, producing a strobelight effect. Press 4 or 2 to highlight
the following options, 1 or 3 to
change.
Option
Output

Description
Choose flash output (expressed as a fraction of full power).
Choose the number of times the flash fires at the selected
output. Note that depending on shutter speed and the
Times
option selected for Frequency, the actual number of flashes
may be less than selected.
Frequency Choose how often the flash fires per second.

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A Flash Control Mode
The flash control mode for the built-in flash
is shown in the information display (0 185).

A “Manual” and “Repeating Flash”
Y icons flash in the control panel and viewfinder when these options
are selected.

A The SB-500, SB-400, and SB-300
When an optional SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300 flash unit is attached and
turned on, Custom Setting e3 changes to Optional flash, allowing the
flash control mode for the optional flash unit to be selected from TTL
and Manual (the SB-500 also offers a Commander mode option).

A “Times“
The options available for Repeating Flash > Times are determined by
flash output.
Output Options available for “Times”
1/4
2
1/8
2–5
1/16
2–10

Output Options available for “Times”
1/32
2–10, 15
1/64
2–10, 15, 20, 25
1/128 2–10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35

❚❚ Commander Mode
Use the built-in flash as a master flash controlling one or more
remote optional flash units in up to two groups (A and B) using
advanced wireless lighting (0 435).
Selecting this option displays the menu
shown at right. Press 4 or 2 to highlight
the following options, 1 or 3 to change.

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Option
Built-in
flash

TTL
M
––
Group A
TTL
AA
M
––
Group B
Channel

Description
Choose a flash mode for the built-in flash (commander
flash). When an optional SB-500 flash unit is attached, this
option changes to Optional flash and is used to choose a
flash mode for the SB-500. Otherwise this option is
identical to Built-in flash.
i-TTL mode. Choose flash compensation from values
between +3.0 and –3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV.
Choose the flash level.
The built-in flash does not fire, although remote flash units
do. The built-in flash must be raised so that it can emit
monitor pre-flashes.
Choose a flash mode for all flash units in group A.
i-TTL mode. Choose flash compensation from values
between +3.0 and –3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV.
Auto aperture (available only with compatible flash units;
0 435). Choose flash compensation from values between
+3.0 and –3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV.
Choose the flash level.
The flash units in this group do not fire.
Choose a flash mode for all flash units in group B. The
options available are the same as those listed for Group A,
above.
Choose from channels 1–4. All flash units in both groups
must be set to the same channel.

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Follow the steps below to take photographs in commander
mode.

1 Adjust settings for the built-in
flash.
Choose the flash control mode and
output level for the built-in flash.
Note that output level can not be
adjusted in – – mode.

2 Adjust settings for group A.
Choose the flash control mode and
output level for the flash units in
group A.

3 Adjust settings for group B.
Choose the flash control mode and
output level for the flash units in
group B.

4 Select the channel.

5 Press J.

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6 Compose the shot.
Compose the shot and arrange the flash units as shown
below. Note that the maximum distance at which the remote
flash units can be placed may vary with shooting conditions.
60 ° or less
5 m/15 ft or less

10 m/33 ft or less
30 ° or less

Camera
(built-in flash)
30 ° or less
5 m/15 ft or less
60 ° or less
Wireless remote sensors on flash units should face
camera.

7 Configure the remote flash units.
Turn all the remote flash units on, adjust group settings as
desired, and set them to the channel selected in Step 4. See
the flash unit instruction manuals for details.

8 Raise the built-in flash.
Press the M (Y) button to raise the built-in flash. Note that
even if – – is selected for Built-in flash>Mode, the built-in
flash must be raised so that monitor preflashes will be
emitted.

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9 Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot.
After confirming that the camera flash-ready light and the
flash-ready lights for all other flash units are lit, frame the
photograph, focus, and shoot. FV lock (0 190) can be used if
desired.
A The Flash Sync Mode Display
M does not appear in the information display when – – is selected for
Built-in flash > Mode.

A Flash Compensation
The flash compensation value selected with the M (Y) button and
sub-command dial is added to the flash compensation values selected
for the built-in flash, group A, and group B in the Commander mode
menu. A Y icon is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder when
a flash compensation value other than ±0 is selected for the built-in
flash or remote flash units in TTL or AA mode. The Y icon flashes
when the built-in flash is in mode M.

D Commander Mode
Position the sensor windows on the remote flash units to pick up the
light from the built-in flash (particular care is required if the camera is
not mounted on a tripod). Be sure that direct light or strong reflections
from the remote flash units do not enter the camera lens (in TTL mode)
or the photocells on the remote flash units (AA mode), as this may
interfere with exposure. To prevent timing flashes emitted by the
built-in flash from appearing in photographs taken at short range,
choose low ISO sensitivities or small apertures (high f-numbers) or use
an optional SG-3IR infrared panel for the built-in flash. An SG-3IR is
required for best results with rear-curtain sync, which produces
brighter timing flashes. After positioning the remote flash units, take a
test shot and view the results in the camera monitor.
Although there is no limit on the number of remote flash units that
may be used, the practical maximum is three. With more than this
number, the light emitted by the remote flash units will interfere with
performance.

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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.

e5: Modeling Flash
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

If On is selected when the camera is being used with the built-in
flash or an optional flash unit that supports the Nikon Creative
Lighting system (0 435), a modeling flash will be emitted when
the camera Pv button is pressed (0 92). No modeling flash is
emitted if Off is selected.

e6: Auto Bracketing Set
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose the setting or settings bracketed when auto bracketing
(0 202) is in effect. Choose AE & flash (j) to perform both
exposure and flash-level bracketing, AE only (k) to bracket only
exposure, Flash only (l) to perform only flash-level bracketing,
WB bracketing (m) to perform white-balance bracketing
(0 208), or ADL bracketing (y) to perform bracketing using
Active D-Lighting (0 212). Note that white balance bracketing
is not available at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or
NEF (RAW) + JPEG.

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e7: Bracketing Order
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

At the default setting of MTR > under > over (H), exposure,
flash, and white balance bracketing are performed in the order
described on pages 204 and 209. If Under > MTR > over (I) is
selected, shooting will proceed in order from the lowest to the
highest value. This setting has no effect on ADL bracketing.

f: Controls
f1: OK Button
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

This option determines the role assigned to the J button
during viewfinder photography, playback, and live view
(regardless of the option selected, pressing J when a movie is
displayed full frame starts movie playback).

❚❚ Shooting Mode
J
K

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Option
Role assigned to J button
Select center
Select the center focus point.
focus point
Highlight active
Highlight the active focus point.
focus point
Pressing the J button has no effect in viewfinder
None
photography.

❚❚ Playback Mode
Role assigned to J button
Toggle between full-frame and thumbnail
Thumbnail on/off
playback.
In both full-frame and thumbnail playback,
View histograms a histogram is displayed while the J button is
pressed (0 250).
Toggle between full-frame or thumbnail playback
and playback zoom. Choose the initial zoom
setting from Low magnification (50%), 1 : 1
Zoom on/off
(100%), and High magnification (200%). The
zoom display will center on the active focus point.
Choose slot and Display the slot and folder selection dialog
folder
(0 245).
Option

Q
R

❚❚ Live View
J

Option
Select center
focus point

p Zoom on/off
None

Role assigned to J button
Pressing the J button in live view selects the
center focus point.
Press the J button to toggle zoom on and off.
Choose the initial zoom setting from Low
magnification (50%), 1 : 1 (100%), and High
magnification (200%). The zoom display will
center on the active focus point.
Pressing the J button has no effect in live view.

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f2: 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

r FV lock
B AE/AF lock
C AE lock only
E AE lock (Hold)
F AF lock only
A AF-ON
s Flash off

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Description
During viewfinder photography, you can preview
depth of field while the Fn button is pressed
(0 92). During live view photography, you can
press the button once to open the lens to
maximum aperture, making it easier to check
focus; pressing the button again restores
aperture to its original value (0 56).
Press the Fn button to lock flash value (built-in
flash and compatible optional flash units only,
0 190, 435). Press again to cancel FV lock.
Focus and exposure lock while the Fn button is
pressed.
Exposure locks while the Fn button is pressed.
Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed,
and remains locked until the button is pressed a
second time or the standby timer expires.
Focus locks while the Fn button is pressed.
Pressing the Fn button initiates autofocus. The
shutter-release button can not be used to focus.
The flash will not fire in photos taken while the Fn
button is pressed.

Option

L
M
N
4
9
m
n

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
Bracketing burst shutter-release button is pressed. If white
balance bracketing is active or continuous release
mode (mode U, T or M) is selected, the camera
will repeat the bracketing burst while the shutterrelease button is held down.
If image quality is set to JPEG fine, JPEG normal,
or JPEG basic, e will be displayed in the
viewfinder and an NEF (RAW) copy will be
recorded with the next picture taken after the Fn
+ NEF (RAW)
button is pressed (the original image quality
setting will be restored when you remove your
finger from the shutter-release button). To exit
without recording an NEF (RAW) copy, press the
Fn button again.
Matrix metering is activated while the Fn button is
Matrix metering
pressed.
Center-weighted Center-weighted metering is activated while the
metering
Fn button is pressed.
Spot metering is activated while the Fn button is
Spot metering
pressed.
HighlightHighlight-weighted metering is activated while
weighted
the Fn button is pressed.
metering
Viewfinder grid Press the Fn button to turn the framing grid
display
display in the viewfinder on or off (0 10).
Viewfinder
Press the Fn button to view a virtual horizon
virtual horizon display in the viewfinder (0 359).
Pressing the Fn button displays “MY MENU”
MY MENU
(0 421).

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Option
Access top item

6 in MY MENU
K Playback
None

Description
Press the Fn button to jump to the top item in “MY
MENU.” Select this option for quick access to a
frequently-used menu item.
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.

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A Viewfinder Virtual Horizon
When Viewfinder virtual horizon is selected for Custom Setting f2
(Assign Fn button) > Press, pressing the Fn button displays a roll
indicator in the viewfinder. Press the button a second time to return to
clear the indicators from display.
Camera tilted right

Camera level

Camera tilted left

Viewfinder
(camera in
landscape
orientation)

Viewfinder
(camera in
portrait
orientation)

Note that the display may not be accurate when the camera is tilted at
a sharp angle forward or back. For a display that shows both pitch and
roll, use the Virtual horizon option in the setup menu (0 388).

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❚❚ Press + Command Dials
Selecting Press + command dials displays the following
options:

w
y
S
z

360

Option
Choose image
area

Description
Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate a
command dial to choose an image area (0 114).

If the Fn button is pressed when the command
dials are rotated, changes to shutter speed
1 step spd/
(modes S and M) and aperture (modes A and M)
aperture
are made in increments of 1 EV, regardless of the
option selected for Custom Setting b2 (EV steps
for exposure cntrl, 0 333).
Press the Fn button and rotate a command dial to
Choose non-CPU
choose a lens number specified using the Nonlens number
CPU lens data option (0 238).
Active
Press the Fn button and rotate a command dial to
D-Lighting
adjust Active D-Lighting (0 175).
Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the main
HDR (high
command dial to choose an HDR mode, the subdynamic range)
command dial to choose HDR strength (0 178).
Exposure delay Press the Fn button and rotate a command dial to
mode
choose an exposure delay mode (0 339).
No operation is performed when the command
None
dials are rotated while the Fn button is pressed.

f3: Assign Preview Button
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose the role played by the Pv button,
either by itself (Press) or when used in
combination with the command dials
(Press + command dials). The options
available are the same as for Assign Fn
button (0 356). The default options for
Press and Press + command dials are
Preview and None, respectively.

f4: 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 by itself (Press) or when
used in combination with the command
dials (Press + command dials).

❚❚ Press
Selecting Press displays the following options:
Option

B AE/AF lock
C AE lock only
E AE lock (Hold)

Description
Focus and exposure lock while the A AE-L/AF-L
button is pressed.
Exposure locks while the A AE-L/AF-L button is
pressed.
Exposure locks when the A AE-L/AF-L button is
pressed, and remains locked until the button is
pressed a second time or the standby timer
expires.

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Option

F AF lock only
A AF-ON
r FV lock
None

Description
Focus locks while the A AE-L/AF-L button is
pressed.
The A AE-L/AF-L button initiates autofocus. The
shutter-release button can not be used to focus.
Press the A AE-L/AF-L button to lock flash value
(built-in flash and compatible optional flash
units only, 0 190, 435). Press again to cancel FV
lock.
Pressing the button has no effect.

❚❚ Press + Command Dials
Selecting Press + command dials displays the following
options:

5
w

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Option
Choose image
area

Description
Keeping the A AE-L/AF-L button pressed, rotate a
command dial to choose an image area (0 114).
Press the A AE-L/AF-L button and rotate a
Choose non-CPU command dial to choose a lens number
lens number
specified using the Non-CPU lens data option
(0 238).
No operation is performed when the command
None
dials are rotated while the A AE-L/AF-L button is
pressed.

f5: Customize Command Dials
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

This option controls the operation of the main and subcommand dials.
Option

Description
Reverse the direction of rotation
of the command dials when they
are used to make adjustments to
Exposure compensation and/or
Reverse
Shutter speed/aperture.
rotation
Highlight options and press 2 to
select or deselect, then press J.
This setting also applies to the command dials for optional
MB-D16 multi-power battery packs.
Exposure setting: If Off is selected, the main command dial
controls shutter speed and the sub-command dial controls
aperture. If On is selected, the main command dial will
control aperture and the sub-command dial shutter speed.
If On (Mode A) is selected, the main command dial will be
used to set aperture in shooting mode A only.
Change Autofocus setting: If On is selected, autofocus mode can be
main/sub selected by keeping the AF-mode button pressed and
rotating the sub-command dial, AF-area mode by keeping
the AF-mode button pressed and rotating the main
command dial.
These settings also apply to the command dials for the
MB-D16.

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Option

Description
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 >
Exposure setting). If Aperture ring is selected, aperture
Aperture can only be adjusted with the lens aperture ring and the
setting 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). Note that regardless of the setting
chosen, the aperture ring must be used to adjust aperture
when a non-CPU lens is attached.
If Off is selected, the multi selector is used to choose the
picture displayed during full-frame playback, highlight
thumbnails, and navigate menus. If On or On (image
review excluded) is selected, the main command dial can
be used to choose the picture displayed during full-frame
playback, move the cursor left or right during thumbnail
playback, and move the menu highlight bar up or down.
Menus and The sub-command dial is used in full-frame playback to skip
playback forward or back according to the option selected for Subdial frame advance and in thumbnail playback to page up
or down. While menus are displayed, rotating the subcommand dial right displays the sub-menu for the selected
option, while rotating it left displays the previous menu. To
make a selection, press 2 or J. Select On (image review
excluded) to prevent the command dials from being used
for playback during image review.
When On or On (image review excluded) is selected for
Sub-dial
Menus and playback, the sub-command dial can be
frame
rotated during full-frame playback to select a folder or to
advance
skip forward or back 10 or 50 frames at a time.

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f6: Release Button to Use Dial
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Selecting Yes allows adjustments that are normally made by
holding a button and rotating a command dial to be made by
rotating the command dial after the button is released. Setting
ends when the button is pressed again, the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway, or the standby timer expires. This
option is available with the following buttons:
0
Button
0
143
Z (Q)
140
180, 182
D
202
134
Fn 1
360
116, 118
Pv 2
361
146, 150, 154, A AE-L/AF-L 3
362
L (U)
156, 159
Movie-record
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57, 59, 121,
button 4
AF mode button
125
1 When assigned non-CPU lens number selection, Active D-Lighting, HDR, or exposure delay
mode using Custom Setting f2.
2 When assigned non-CPU lens number selection, Active D-Lighting, HDR, or exposure delay
mode using Custom Setting f3.
3 When assigned non-CPU lens number selection using Custom Setting f4.
4 When assigned white balance or ISO sensitivity using Custom Setting f9.
Button
E
M (Y)
W (S)
X (T)

f7: Slot Empty Release Lock
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Selecting Enable release allows the shutter to be released when
no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be
recorded (they will however be displayed in the monitor in
demo mode). If Release locked is selected, the shutter-release
button is only enabled when a memory card is inserted in the
camera.

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f8: Reverse Indicators
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

If
(W) is selected, the exposure indicators in
the control panel, viewfinder, and information display are
displayed with negative values on the left and positive values on
the right. Select
(V) to display positive
values on the left and negative values on the right.

f9: Assign Movie Record Button
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose the role played by the movierecord button during viewfinder and
live view photography.

Movie-record button

❚❚ Press + Command Dials
Option

m White balance
8 ISO sensitivity
Choose image

5 area

None

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Description
Press the button and rotate a command dial to
choose a white balance option (0 145).
Press the button and rotate a command dial to
choose an ISO sensitivity (0 134).
Press the button and rotate a command dial to
choose an image area (0 114).
No operation is performed if the command dials
are rotated while the button is pressed.

f10: Assign MB-D16 4 Button
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose the function assigned
to the A AE-L/AF-L button on
the optional MB-D16 battery
pack.

Option

B AE/AF lock
C AE lock only
E AE lock (Hold)
F AF lock only
A AF-ON

r FV lock
Same as Fn

G button

Description
Focus and exposure lock while the MB-D16
A AE-L/AF-L button is pressed.
Exposure locks while the MB-D16 A AE-L/AF-L
button is pressed.
Exposure locks when the MB-D16 A AE-L/AF-L
button is pressed, and remains locked until the
button is pressed a second time or the standby
timer expires.
Focus locks while the MB-D16 A AE-L/AF-L button
is pressed.
Pressing the MB-D16 A AE-L/AF-L button initiates
autofocus. The shutter-release button can not
be used to focus.
Press the MB-D16 A AE-L/AF-L button to lock flash
value (built-in flash and compatible optional
flash units only, 0 190, 435). Press again to
cancel FV lock.
The MB-D16 A AE-L/AF-L button performs the
same function as the camera Fn button (0 356).

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f11: Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose the role played by the Fn button on the
wireless remote controller.

Option

q Preview

r FV lock
B AE/AF lock
C AE lock only
E AE lock (Hold)
F AF lock only
s Flash off

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Description
During viewfinder photography, you can
preview depth of field while the Fn button is
pressed (0 92). During live view photography,
you can press the button once to open the lens
to maximum aperture, making it easier to check
focus; pressing the button again restores
aperture to its original value (0 56).
Press the Fn button to lock flash value (built-in
flash and compatible optional flash units only,
0 190, 435). Press again to cancel FV lock.
Focus and exposure lock while the Fn button is
pressed.
Exposure locks while the Fn button is pressed.
Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed,
and remains locked until the button is pressed a
second time or the standby timer expires.
Focus locks while the Fn button is pressed.
The flash will not fire in photos taken while the Fn
button is pressed.

Option

a
x
y
z

Description
If image quality is set to JPEG fine, JPEG normal,
or JPEG basic, e will be displayed in the
viewfinder and an NEF (RAW) copy will be
recorded with the next picture taken after the Fn
+ NEF (RAW)
button is pressed (the original image quality
setting will be restored when you remove your
finger from the shutter-release button). To exit
without recording an NEF (RAW) copy, press the
Fn button again.
Live view
Pressing the Fn button starts and ends live view.
The wireless remote controller Fn button
Same as camera
performs the same function as the camera Fn
Fn button
button (0 356).
The wireless remote controller Fn button
Same as camera
performs the same function as the camera Pv
Pv button
button (0 361).
The wireless remote controller Fn button
Same as camera
performs the same function as the camera
4 button
A AE-L/AF-L button (0 361).
None
Pressing the button has no effect.

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g: Movie
g1: Assign Fn Button
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose the role played by the Fn button during movie live view
(the default option is None).

❚❚ Press
Option

B
C
E
F
A

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Description
Aperture widens while the button is pressed.
Use in combination with Custom Setting g2
Power aperture
(Assign preview button) > Power aperture
(open)
(close) for button-controlled aperture
adjustment (0 372).
Press the button during movie recording to add
Index marking an index at the current position (0 70). Indices
can be used when viewing and editing movies.
Press the button to display information on
shutter speed, aperture, and other photo
View photo
settings in place of movie recording information.
shooting info
Press again to return to the movie recording
display.
Focus and exposure lock while the button is
AE/AF lock
pressed.
AE lock only
Exposure locks while the button is pressed.
Exposure locks when the button is pressed, and
AE lock (Hold)
remains locked until the button is pressed a
second time.
AF lock only
Focus locks while the button is pressed.
Pressing the button initiates autofocus. The
AF-ON
shutter-release button can not be used to focus.
None
Pressing the button has no effect.

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g2: Assign Preview Button
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose the role played by the Pv button during movie live view
(the default option is Index marking).

❚❚ Press
Option

B
C
E
F
A

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Description
Aperture narrows while the button is pressed.
Use in combination with Custom Setting g1
Power aperture
(Assign Fn button) > Power aperture (open)
(close)
for button-controlled aperture adjustment
(0 370).
Press the button during movie recording to add
Index marking an index at the current position (0 70). Indices
can be used when viewing and editing movies.
Press the button to display information on
shutter speed, aperture, and other photo
View photo
settings in place of movie recording information.
shooting info
Press again to return to the movie recording
display.
Focus and exposure lock while the button is
AE/AF lock
pressed.
AE lock only
Exposure locks while the button is pressed.
Exposure locks when the button is pressed, and
AE lock (Hold)
remains locked until the button is pressed a
second time.
AF lock only
Focus locks while the button is pressed.
Pressing the button initiates autofocus. The
AF-ON
shutter-release button can not be used to focus.
None
Pressing the button has no effect.

g3: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

❚❚ Press
Choose the role played by the A AE-L/AF-L button during movie
live view. The options available are the same as for Assign Fn
button (0 370), except that Power aperture (open) is not
available and the default setting is AE/AF lock.

g4: Assign Shutter Button
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose the role played by pressing the shutter-release button
when 1 is selected with the live view selector.
Option

C Take photos

1 Record movies

Description
Press the shutter-release button all the way
down to end movie recording and take a
photograph with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (for
information on image size, see page 77).
Press the shutter-release button halfway to start
movie live view. You can then press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus (autofocus mode
only) and press it all the way down to start or end
recording. The shutter-release button can not be
used for other purposes during movie live view.
To end movie live view, press the a button. The
shutter-release button on an optional wireless
remote controller or remote cord (0 443, 444)
functions in the same way as the camera shutterrelease button; the optional ML-L3 remote
control, however, can not be used to record
movies; the shutter-release button on the ML-L3
has no effect.

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B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup
To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup
menu) tab.

G button

Setup Menu Options
The setup menu contains the following options:
Option
0
Option
Format memory card
375 Image comment
Save user settings
99
Copyright information
Reset user settings
101 Save/load settings
Monitor brightness
376 Virtual horizon
Monitor color balance
377 Non-CPU lens data
Clean image sensor
448 AF fine-tune
Lock mirror up for cleaning 1
451 HDMI
Image Dust Off ref photo
378 Location data
Flicker reduction
380 Wi-Fi
Time zone and date
381 Network
Language
381 Eye-Fi upload 2
Auto image rotation
382 Conformity marking
Battery info
383 Firmware version
1 Not available when battery is low.
2 Only displayed when compatible Eye-Fi memory card is inserted.

A See Also
Menu defaults are listed on page 299.

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0
384
385
386
388
235
389
278
239
282
269
391
392
392

Format Memory Card
G button ➜ B setup menu

Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being
used or formatted in other devices. Note that formatting
permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card. Before
formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required (0 266).
D During Formatting
Do not turn the camera off or remove memory cards during formatting.

Selecting Format memory card in the
setup menu displays the options shown
at right; choose a memory card slot and
select Yes to format the selected card.
Memory cards can also be formatted by
holding the O (Q) and Z (Q) buttons
down simultaneously until a flashing C appears in the
shutter-speed displays in the control panel and viewfinder.

O (Q) button Z (Q) button

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Press the buttons together again a second time to format the
card (to exit without formatting the card, press any other button
or wait for about six seconds until C stops flashing). When
formatting is complete, the control panel and viewfinder will
show the number of photographs that can be recorded at
current settings.
A Two Memory Cards
If two memory cards are inserted when the O (Q) and Z (Q) buttons
are pressed, the card to be formatted will be shown by a flashing icon.
Rotate the main command dial to choose a different slot.

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 Monitor Brightness
Values of +4 or higher make the monitor easier to read in bright light
but also result in yellow colors taking on a greenish cast. Choose lower
values for accurate color reproduction.

A See Also
The option selected for Monitor brightness has no effect on the
brightness of the display during live view photography or movie live
view. For information on adjusting monitor brightness in live view, see
page 62.

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Monitor Color Balance
G button ➜ B setup menu

Use the multi selector as shown below to
adjust monitor color balance with
reference to a sample image. The sample
image is the last photograph taken or, in
playback mode, the last photograph
displayed; to choose a different image,
press the W (S) button and select an
image from a thumbnail list (to view the
highlighted image full frame, press and
hold X/T). If the memory card
contains no photographs, an empty
frame with a gray border will be
displayed in place of the sample image.
Press J to exit when adjustments are complete. Monitor color
balance applies only to menus, playback, and the view through
the lens displayed during live view photography and movie live
view; pictures taken with the camera are not affected.
Increase amount of green
Increase amount of blue

Increase amount of amber

Increase amount of magenta

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Image Dust Off Ref Photo
G button ➜ B setup menu

Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in
Capture NX-D (available for download, 0 268; for more
information, refer to Capture NX-D on-line help).
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. To exit without
acquiring image dust off data, press
G.
• Start: The message shown at right
will be displayed and “rEF” will
appear in the viewfinder and control
panel displays.
• Clean sensor and then start: Select this
option to clean the image sensor
before starting. The message shown
at right will be displayed and “rEF”
will appear in the viewfinder and
control panel displays when
cleaning is complete.

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2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder.
With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a welllit, featureless white object, frame the object so that it fills the
viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button
halfway.
In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity;
in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually.

3 Acquire dust off reference data.
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to
acquire Image Dust Off reference data. The monitor turns off
when the shutter-release button is pressed.
If the reference object is too bright or
too dark, the camera may be unable
to acquire Image Dust Off reference
data and the message shown at right
will be displayed. Choose another
reference object and repeat the
process from step 1.

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D Image Sensor Cleaning
Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is
performed can not be used with photographs taken after image
sensor cleaning is performed. Select Clean sensor and then start
only if the dust off reference data will not be used with existing
photographs.

D Image Dust Off Reference Data
The same reference data can be used for
photographs taken with different lenses or
at different apertures. Reference images can
not be viewed using computer imaging
software. A grid pattern is displayed when
reference images are viewed on the camera.

Flicker Reduction
G button ➜ B setup menu

Reduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or
mercury-vapor lighting during live view or movie recording.
Choose Auto to allow the camera to automatically choose the
correct frequency, or manually match the frequency to that of
the local AC power supply.
A Flicker Reduction
If Auto fails to produce the desired results and you are unsure as to the
frequency of the local power supply, test both the 50 and 60 Hz
options and choose the one that produces the best results. Flicker
reduction may not produce the desired results if the subject is very
bright, in which case you should try choosing a smaller aperture
(higher f-number).

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Time Zone and Date
G button ➜ B setup menu

Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date
display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off.
Option

Description
Choose a time zone. The camera clock is
Time zone
automatically set to the time in the new time zone.
Set the camera clock. If the clock is reset, a
flashing Y icon will appear in the information
Date and time
display.
Choose the order in which the day, month, and
Date format
year are displayed.
Turn daylight saving time on or off. The camera
Daylight saving time clock will automatically be advanced or set back
one hour. The default setting is Off.

Language
G button ➜ B setup menu

Choose a language for camera menus and messages.

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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 (0 242) or when viewed in ViewNX 2 (supplied)
or in Capture NX-D (available for download; 0 268). The
following orientations are recorded:

Landscape (wide)
orientation

Camera rotated 90°
clockwise

Camera rotated 90°
counter-clockwise

Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected.
Choose this option when panning or taking photographs with
the lens pointing up or down.
A Rotate Tall
To automatically rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs for
display during playback, select On for the Rotate tall option in the
playback menu (0 308).

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Battery Info
G button ➜ B setup menu

View information on the battery
currently inserted in the camera.

Item
Charge

No. of shots

Battery age

Description
The current battery level expressed as a percentage.
The number of times the shutter has been released with
the current battery since the battery was last charged.
Note that the camera may sometimes release the shutter
without recording a photograph, for example when
measuring preset manual white balance.
A five-level display showing battery age. 0 (k) indicates
that battery performance is unimpaired, 4 (l) that the
battery has reached the end of its charging life and
should be replaced. Note that fresh batteries charged at
temperatures under about 5 °C (41 °F) may show a
temporary drop in charging life; the battery age display
will however return to normal once the battery has been
recharged at a temperature of about 20 °C (68 °F) or
higher.

A The MB-D16 Battery Pack
The display for the MB-D16 battery pack is
shown at right. If AA batteries are used, the
battery level will be shown by a battery level
icon; other items will not be displayed.

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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-D (available for download; 0 268). The comment is
also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information
display (0 251). The following options are available:
• Input comment: Input a comment as described on page 171.
Comments can be up to 36 characters long.
• Attach comment: Select this option to
attach the comment to all subsequent
photographs. Attach comment can
be turned on and off by highlighting it
and pressing 2. After choosing the
desired setting, press J to exit.

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Add copyright information to new photographs as they are
taken. Copyright information is included in the shooting data
shown in the photo information display (0 251) and can be
viewed as metadata in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or in Capture NX-D
(available for download; 0 268). The following options are
available:
• Artist: Enter a photographer name as described on page 171.
Photographer names can be up to 36 characters long.
• Copyright: Enter the name of the copyright holder as described
on page 171. Copyright holder names can be up to 54
characters long.
• Attach copyright information: Select this
option to attach copyright information
to all subsequent photographs.
Attach copyright information can be
turned on and off by highlighting it
and pressing 2. After choosing the
desired setting, press J to exit.
D Copyright Information
To prevent unauthorized use of the artist or copyright holder names,
make sure that Attach copyright information is not selected and that
the Artist and Copyright fields are blank before lending or
transferring the camera to another person. Nikon does not accept
liability for any damages or disputes arising from the use of the
Copyright information option.

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Save/Load Settings
G button ➜ B setup menu

Select Save settings to save the following settings to the
memory card in Slot 1 (0 119; if the card is full, an error will be
displayed). Use this option to share settings among D750
cameras.
Menu

Option
Playback display options
Image review
Playback
After delete
Rotate tall
File naming
Role played by card in Slot 2
Image quality
Image size
Image area
JPEG compression
NEF (RAW) recording
White balance (with fine-tuning and presets d-1–d-6)
Set Picture Control (Custom Picture Controls are saved
Photo shooting
as Standard)
Color space
Active D-Lighting
Vignette control
Auto distortion control
Long exposure NR
High ISO NR
ISO sensitivity settings
Remote control mode (ML-L3)
Destination
Movie shooting Frame size/frame rate
Movie quality

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Option
Microphone sensitivity
Frequency response
Wind noise reduction
Image area
Movie shooting White balance (with fine-tuning and presets d-1–d-6)
Set Picture Control (Custom Picture Controls are saved
as Standard)
High ISO NR
Movie ISO sensitivity settings
Custom
All Custom Settings except Reset custom settings
settings
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
Wi-Fi
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. Note that Save/load settings is only
available when a memory card is inserted in the camera, and
that the Load settings option is only available if the card
contains saved settings.

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A Saved Settings
Settings are saved in a file named NCSETUPG. The camera will not be
able to load settings if the file name is changed.

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 about 5°.

Camera level

Camera tilted left or
right

Camera tilted forward
or back

D Tilting the Camera
The virtual horizon display is not accurate when the camera is tilted at
a sharp angle forward or back. If the camera is unable to measure tilt,
the amount of tilt will not be displayed.

A See Also
For information on viewing a roll indicator in the viewfinder, see
Custom Setting f2 (Assign Fn button > Press; 0 356, 359). For
information on displaying a virtual horizon in live view, see pages 64
and 75.

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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
AF fine-tune
(On/Off)

Saved value

Default

Description
• On: Turn AF tuning on.
• Off: Turn AF tuning off.
Tune AF for the current Move focal
lens (CPU lenses only). point away
Press 1 or 3 to
from camera.
choose a value
between +20 and –20.
Values for up to 12 lens
types can be stored.
Only one value can be
stored for each type of
lens.
Choose the AF tuning
Move focal
value used when no
point toward
previously saved value camera.
exists for the current
lens (CPU lenses only).

Current
value

Previous
value

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Option

Description
List previously saved AF tuning values. To delete a lens
from the list, highlight the desired lens and press O (Q).
To change a lens identifier (for example, to choose an
identifier that is the same as the last two digits of the
lens serial number to distinguish it from other lenses of
the same type in light of the fact that Saved value can
be used with only one lens of each type), highlight the
List saved values desired lens and press 2.
The menu shown at right will
be displayed; press 1 or 3 to
choose an identifier and
press J to save changes and
exit.

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 in live view (0 54).

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.

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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 (0 473), turn the camera off and
remove the card.
Set Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 336) to 30 s or more when
using an Eye-Fi 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.

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When an Eye-Fi card is inserted, its
status is indicated by an icon in the
information display:
• d: Eye-Fi upload disabled.
• e: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no
pictures available for upload.
• f (static): Eye-Fi upload enabled;
waiting to begin upload.
• f (animated): Eye-Fi upload enabled; uploading data.
• g: Error — camera can not control Eye-Fi card. If a flashing
W appears in the control panel or viewfinder, refer to
page 473; if this indicator is not flashing, pictures can be taken
normally but you may be unable to change Eye-Fi settings.
A Supported Eye-Fi Cards
Some cards may not be available in some countries or regions; consult
the manufacturer for more information. Eye-Fi cards are for use only in
the country of purchase. Be sure the Eye-Fi card firmware has been
updated to the latest version. Note that using Eye-Fi cards in both slots
is not recommended, as it may result in an unreliable network
connection.

Conformity Marking
G button ➜ B setup menu

View the standards with which the camera complies.

Firmware Version
G button ➜ B setup menu

View the current camera firmware version.

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N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N
(retouch menu) tab.

G button

Retouch Menu Options
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.

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Option
D-Lighting

0
397

Red-eye correction

398

Trim

399

Monochrome

400

Filter effects

401

Color balance

402

Image overlay 1

403

NEF (RAW) processing

406

Resize

408

Quick retouch

411

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Option
Straighten

0
411

Distortion control

412

Fisheye

413

Color outline

413

Color sketch

414

Perspective control

415

Miniature effect

416

Selective color

417

Edit movie

Side-by-side comparison 2

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1 Can only be selected by pressing G and selecting N tab.
2 Available only if retouch menu is displayed by pressing P and selecting Retouch in fullframe playback when a retouched image or original is displayed.

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D Retouching Copies
Most options can be applied to copies created using other retouch
options, although with the exceptions of Image overlay and Edit
movie > Choose start/end point 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 can not be selected.

A Image Quality
Except in the case of copies created with Trim, Image overlay, NEF
(RAW) processing, and Resize, copies created from JPEG images are
the same size and quality as the original, while copies created from NEF
(RAW) photos are saved as large fine-quality JPEG images. Size-priority
compression is used when copies are saved in JPEG format.

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Creating Retouched Copies
To create a retouched copy:

1 Select an item in the retouch menu.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight an item, 2
to select.

2 Select a picture.
Highlight a picture and press J. To
view the highlighted picture full
screen, press and hold the X (T)
button.
A Retouch
In the case of images recorded at image quality settings of NEF +
JPEG, only the NEF (RAW) image will be retouched. The camera
may not be able to display or retouch images created with other
devices.

3 Select retouch options.
For more information, see the section for the selected item.
To exit without creating a retouched copy, press G.
A Monitor off Delay
The monitor will turn off and the operation will be cancelled if no
actions are performed for a brief period. Any unsaved changes will
be lost. To increase the time the monitor remains on, choose a
longer menu display time for Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off
delay; 0 337).

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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
To create a retouched copy of the picture currently displayed in fullframe playback (0 245), press P, then highlight Retouch and press J
and select a retouch option.

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D-Lighting
G button ➜ N retouch menu

D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit
photographs.

Before

After

Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of
correction performed. The effect can be
previewed in the edit display. Press J to
save the retouched copy.

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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. Note that
red-eye correction may not always produce the expected results
and may in very rare circumstances be applied to portions of the
image that are not affected by red-eye; check the preview
thoroughly before proceeding.
To

Use

X (T) Press X (T) to zoom in, W (S) to zoom

Zoom out

W (S) selector to view areas of image not visible in

out. While photo is zoomed in, use multi

View other
areas of
image

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Description

Zoom in

Cancel zoom

Create copy

monitor. Keep multi selector pressed to scroll
rapidly to other areas of frame. Navigation
window is displayed when zoom buttons or
multi selector is pressed; area currently visible
in monitor is indicated by yellow border.
Press J to cancel zoom.
If the camera detects red-eye in the selected
photograph, a copy will be created that has
been processed to reduce its effects. No copy
will be created if the camera is unable to
detect red-eye.

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

Reduce size of crop

W (S)

Increase size of crop

X (T)

Rotate the main command dial to
choose the aspect ratio.

Change crop aspect
ratio
Position crop
Create copy

Description
Press W (S) to reduce the size of the
crop.
Press X (T) to increase the size of
the crop.

Use multi selector to position the crop.
Press and hold to move the crop rapidly
to the desired position.
Save the current crop as a separate file.

A Trim: Image Quality and Size
Copies created from NEF (RAW) or NEF
(RAW) + JPEG photos have an image quality
(0 115) of JPEG fine; cropped copies
created from JPEG photos have the same
image quality as the original. The size of the
copy varies with crop size and aspect ratio
and appears at upper left in the crop
display.

A Viewing Cropped Copies
Playback zoom may not be available when cropped copies are
displayed.

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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.

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Increase saturation

Decrease saturation

Filter Effects
G button ➜ N retouch menu

Choose from the following filter effects. After adjusting filter
effects as described below, press J to save the retouched copy.
Option

Description
Creates the effect of a skylight
filter, making the picture less
Skylight blue. The effect can be
previewed in the monitor as
shown at right.
Creates a copy with warm tone
filter effects, giving the copy a
Warm filter
“warm” red cast. The effect can
be previewed in the monitor.
Red
intensifier Intensify reds (Red intensifier),
greens (Green intensifier), or
Green
blues (Blue intensifier). Press
intensifier
1 to increase the effect, 3 to
Blue
decrease.
intensifier
Add starburst effects to light
sources.
• Number of points: Choose from
four, six, or eight.
• Filter amount: Choose the
brightness of the light sources
Cross screen
affected.
• Filter angle: Choose the angle of the points.
• Length of points: Choose the length of points.
• Confirm: Preview the effects of the filter. Press X (T) to
preview the copy full frame.
• Save: Create a retouched copy.

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Option

Soft

Description

Add a soft filter effect. Press 4
or 2 to choose the filter
strength.

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 (0 250) 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). The histogram will
be updated to show data only for the portion
of the image displayed in the monitor. While
the image is zoomed in, press L (U) to
toggle back and forth between color balance
and zoom. When zoom is selected, you can
zoom in and out with the X (T) and W (S) and scroll the image
with the multi selector.

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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 (0 115, 118; all options are available). To create a NEF
(RAW) copy, choose an image quality of NEF (RAW).

1 Select Image overlay.
Highlight Image overlay in the
retouch menu and press 2. The
dialog shown at right will be
displayed, with Image 1 highlighted;
press J to display a picture selection
dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images
created with this camera.

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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.
Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and
optimize exposure for the overlay by
pressing 1 or 3 to select gain from
values between 0.1 and 2.0. Repeat
for the second image. The default
value is 1.0; select 0.5 to halve gain or
2.0 to double it. The effects are visible in the Preview
column.

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5 Preview the overlay.
Press 4 or 2 to place the cursor in the
Preview column and press 1 or 3 to
highlight Overlay. Press J to preview
the overlay as shown at right (to save
the overlay without displaying a
preview, select Save). To return to
Step 4 and select new photos or adjust gain, press W (S).

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.
The overlay has the same photo info (including date of recording,
metering, shutter speed, aperture, shooting mode, exposure
compensation, focal length, and image orientation), and values for
white balance and Picture Control as the photograph selected for
Image 1. The current image comment is appended to the overlay
when it is saved; copyright information, however, is not copied.
Overlays saved in NEF (RAW) format use the compression selected for
Type in the NEF (RAW) recording menu and have the same bit depth
as the original images; JPEG overlays are saved using size-priority
compression.

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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.
Use the multi selector to highlight a
photograph (to view the highlighted
photograph full frame, press and hold
the X/T button). Press J to select
the highlighted photograph and
proceed to the next step.

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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.
Image quality (0 115)
Image size (0 118)
White balance (0 145)
Exposure compensation (0 143)
Set Picture Control (0 165)
High ISO NR (0 317)
Color space (0 314)
Vignette control (0 315)
D-Lighting (0 397)

4 Copy the photograph.
Highlight EXE and press J to create a
JPEG copy of the selected photograph
(to exit without copying the
photograph, press the G button).

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Resize
G button ➜ N retouch menu

Create small copies of selected photographs.

1 Select Resize.
To resize selected images, highlight
Resize in the retouch menu and press
2.

2 Choose a destination.
If two memory cards are inserted, you
can choose a destination for the
resized copies by highlighting
Choose destination and pressing 2
(if only one card is inserted, proceed
to Step 3).
The menu shown at right will be
displayed; highlight a card slot and
press J.

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3 Choose a size.
Highlight Choose size and press 2.

The options shown at right will be
displayed; highlight an option and
press J.

4 Choose pictures.
Highlight Select image and press 2.

Highlight pictures using the multi
selector and press the W (S) 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
W (S) button
icon. Press J when the selection is
complete.

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5 Save the resized copies.
A confirmation dialog will be
displayed. Highlight Yes and press J
to save the resized copies.

A Viewing Resized Copies
Playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are
displayed.

A Image Quality
Copies created from NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG photos have an
image quality (0 115) of JPEG fine; copies created from JPEG photos
have the same image quality as the original.

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Quick Retouch
G button ➜ N retouch menu

Create copies with enhanced saturation
and contrast. D-Lighting is applied as
required to brighten dark or backlit
subjects.
Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of
enhancement. The effect can be
previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the retouched
copy.

Straighten
G button ➜ N retouch menu

Create a straightened copy of the
selected image. Press 2 to rotate the
image clockwise by up to five degrees in
increments of approximately 0.25
degrees, 4 to rotate it counterclockwise
(the effect can be previewed in the edit
display; note that edges of the image will
be trimmed to create a square copy). Press J to save the
retouched copy.

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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 316). Press 2 to reduce barrel
distortion, 4 to reduce pin-cushion distortion (the effect can be
previewed in the edit display; note that greater amounts of
distortion control result in more of the edges being cropped
out). Press J to save the retouched copy. Note that distortion
control may heavily crop or distort the edges of copies created
from photographs taken with DX lenses at image areas other
than DX (24×16).
A Auto
Auto is for use only with pictures taken with type G, E, and D lenses
(PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses excluded). Results are not
guaranteed with other lenses.

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Fisheye
G button ➜ N retouch menu

Create copies that appear to have been
taken with a fisheye lens. Press 2 to
increase the effect (this also increases the
amount of that will be cropped out at the
edges of the image), 4 to reduce it. The
effect can be previewed in the edit
display. Press J to save the retouched
copy.

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 save the retouched copy.

Before

After

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Color Sketch
G button ➜ N retouch menu

Create a copy of a photograph that
resembles a sketch made with colored
pencils. Press 1 or 3 to highlight
Vividness or Outlines and press 4 or 2
to change. Vividness can be increased to
make colors more saturated, or
decreased for a washed-out,
monochromatic effect, while outlines can be made thicker or
thinner. Thicker outlines makes colors more saturated. The
results can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the
retouched copy.

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Perspective Control
G button ➜ N retouch menu

Create copies that reduce the effects of
perspective taken from the base of a tall
object. Use the multi selector to adjust
perspective (note that greater amounts
of perspective control result in more of
the edges being cropped out). The
results can be previewed in the edit
display. Press J to save the retouched copy.

Before

After

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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 (S)

Description
Press W (S) 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.
Area in focus
If area of effect is in
tall orientation,
press 4 or 2 to
position frame
showing area of
copy that will be in
focus.
If area of effect is in wide orientation, press 4
or 2 to choose height.

Choose size
If area of effect is in tall orientation, press 1 or
3 to choose width.
Preview copy
Create copy

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X (T) Preview copy.
Create copy.
J

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.

3 Select a color.

A AE-L/AF-L button

Use the multi selector to position the
cursor over an object and press the
A AE-L/AF-L button to select the color
of the object as one that will remain in
the final copy (the camera may have
difficulty detecting unsaturated
colors; choose a saturated color). To Selected color
zoom in on the picture for precise
color selection, press X (T). Press
W (S) to zoom out.

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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.
To select additional colors,
rotate the main command
dial to highlight another of
the three color boxes at the
top of the display and
repeat Steps 3–5 to select
another color. Repeat for a third color if desired. To deselect
the highlighted color, press O (Q); to remove all colors, press
and hold O (Q). A confirmation dialog will be displayed;
select Yes.

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7 Save the edited copy.
Press J to save the retouched copy.

Side-by-side Comparison
Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This
option is only available if the retouch menu is displayed by
pressing the P button and selecting Retouch when a copy or
original is played back full frame.

1 Select a picture.
Select a retouched copy (shown by a
o icon) or a photograph that has
been retouched in full-frame
playback. Press P, then highlight
Retouch and press J.

P button

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2 Select Side-by-side comparison.
Highlight Side-by-side comparison
and press J.

3 Compare the copy with the original.

Options used to create

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 or 2 to switch between the
source image and the retouched copy.
To view the highlighted picture full
Source
Retouched
frame, press and hold the X (T)
image
copy
button. If the copy was created from
two source images using Image
overlay, or if the source has been copied multiple times,
press 1 or 3 to view the other source images or copies. To
exit to playback mode, press the K button, or press J to exit
to playback with the highlighted image selected.

D Side-by-side Comparisons
The source image will not be displayed if the copy was created from a
photograph that was protected (0 257), has since been deleted or
hidden (0 301), or is on a card in a different slot from that used when
the image was created.

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O My Menu/m Recent Settings
To display My Menu, press G and select the O (My Menu) tab.

G button

The MY MENU option can be used to create and edit a
customized list of options from the playback, photo shooting,
movie shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for
quick access (up to 20 items). If desired, recent settings can be
displayed in place of My Menu (0 425).
Options can be added, deleted, and reordered as described
below.

❚❚ Adding Options to My Menu

1 Select Add items.
In My Menu (O), highlight Add items
and press 2.

2 Select a menu.
Highlight the name of the menu
containing the option you wish to add
and press 2.

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3 Select an item.
Highlight the desired menu item and
press J.

4 Position the new item.
Press 1 or 3 to move the new item up
or down in My Menu. Press J to add
the new item.

5 Add more items.
The items currently displayed in My
Menu are indicated by a check mark.
Items indicated by a V icon can not be
selected. Repeat steps 1–4 to select
additional items.

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❚❚ Deleting Options from My Menu

1 Select Remove items.
In My Menu (O), highlight Remove items and press 2.

2 Select items.
Highlight items and press 2 to select
or deselect. Selected items are
indicated by a check mark.

3 Delete the selected items.
Press J. A confirmation dialog will be
displayed; press J again to delete the
selected items.

A Deleting Items in My Menu
To delete the item currently highlighted in My Menu, press the O (Q)
button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O (Q) again to
remove the selected item from My Menu.

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❚❚ 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.

G button

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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.
A Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu
To remove an item from the recent settings menu, highlight it and
press the O (Q) button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press
O (Q) again to delete the selected item.

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Technical Notes
Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories,
cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error
message is displayed or you encounter problems using the
camera.

Compatible Lenses
Camera setting

CPU lenses 6

Lens/accessory
Type G, E, or D AF
NIKKOR 7
AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR
PC-E NIKKOR series 9
PC Micro 85mm
f/2.8D 11
AF-S / AF-I
Teleconverter 13
Other AF NIKKOR
(except lenses for
F3AF)
AI-P NIKKOR

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Focus mode

Shooting
mode

Metering system
L2

M (with
electronic
rangefinder) 1

P
S

A
M

M3
45
3D Color N 4

✔

—

✔8

✔

—

✔ 10

✔ 10 ✔ 10 ✔ 10

—

✔ 8,10

✔

—

✔

— ✔

✔

—

✔

—

✔8

✔

✔ 14

✔

—

✔

✔8

—

✔ 15

✔

—

✔

✔8

—

8,10

Camera setting

Focus mode
AF

M (with
electronic
rangefinder) 1

Shooting
mode
P
S

A
M

Metering system
L2

M3
45
3D Color N 4

Non-CPU lenses 16

Lens/accessory
AI-, AI-modified
NIKKOR or Nikon
—
✔ 15
— ✔ 18 — ✔ 19 ✔ 20 —
Series E lenses 17
Medical-NIKKOR
—
✔
— ✔ 21 — — — —
120mm f/4
Reflex-NIKKOR
—
—
— ✔ 18 — — ✔ 20 —
— ✔ 22 — — ✔ —
PC-NIKKOR
—
✔ 10
AI-type
—
✔ 24
— ✔ 18 — ✔ 19 ✔ 20 —
Teleconverter 23
PB-6 Bellows
—
✔ 24
— ✔ 26 — — ✔ —
Focusing
Attachment 25
Auto extension rings
— ✔ 18 — — ✔ —
(PK-series 11A, 12, —
✔ 24
or 13; PN-11)
1 Manual focus available with all lenses.
2 Matrix.
3 Center-weighted.
4 Spot.
5 Highlight-weighted.
6 IX-NIKKOR lenses can not be used.
7 Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses.
8 Spot metering meters selected focus point (0 139).
9 The tilt knob for the PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED may contact the camera body when the
lens is revolved. This can be prevented by installing a smaller tilt knob; contact a Nikonauthorized service representative for more information.
10 Can not be used with shifting or tilting.
11 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.

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12 Manual shooting mode only.
13 Can be used with AF-S and AF-I lenses only (0 430). For information on the focus points
available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding, see page 430.
14 When focusing at minimum focus distance with AF 80–200mm f/2.8, AF 35–70mm f/2.8, AF
28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 , or AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 lens at maximum zoom, in-focus
indicator may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus. Adjust
focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus.
15 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
16 Some lenses can not be used (see page 431).
17 Range of rotation for AI 80–200mm f/2.8 ED tripod mount is limited by camera body. Filters
can not be exchanged while AI 200–400mm f/4 ED is mounted on camera.
18 If maximum aperture is specified using Non-CPU lens data (0 235), aperture value
will be displayed in viewfinder and control panel.
19 Can be used only if lens focal length and maximum aperture are specified using Non-CPU
lens data (0 235). Use spot or center-weighted metering if desired results are not
achieved.
20 For improved precision, specify lens focal length and maximum aperture using Non-CPU
lens data (0 235).
21 Can be used in manual mode M at shutter speeds slower than flash sync speed by one step or
more.
22 Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. In mode A, preset aperture using lens
aperture ring before performing AE lock and shifting lens. In mode M, preset aperture using
lens aperture ring and determine exposure before shifting lens.
23 Exposure compensation required when used with AI 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5, AI 35–105mm
f/3.5–4.5, AI 35–135mm f/3.5–4.5, or AF-S 80–200mm f/2.8D.
24 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
25 Requires PK-12 or PK-13 auto extension ring. PB-6D may be required depending on camera
orientation.
26 Use preset aperture. In mode A, set aperture using focusing attachment before determining
exposure and taking photograph.
• PF-4 Reprocopy Outfit requires PA-4 Camera Holder.
• With some lenses, noise in the form of lines may appear during autofocus at high ISO
sensitivities. Use manual focus or focus lock.

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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

Aperture ring

Type G/E lens

Type D lens

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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
TC-14E, TC-14E II,
TC-14E III

Maximum aperture of lens

Focus points

f/4 or faster
1

f/5.6
f/2.8 or faster

TC-17E II

f/4
f/5.6

—2

f/2.8 or faster
TC-20E, TC-20E II,
TC-20E III

f/4
f/5.6

—2
1

TC-800-1.25E ED

f/5.6

1 Single-point AF is used when 3D-tracking or auto-area AF is selected forAF-area mode
(0 123).
2 Autofocus not available.
3 Focus data for focus points other than the center focus point are obtained from line sensors.

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A Lens f-number
The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the
lens.

A Compatible Non-CPU Lenses
Non-CPU lens data (0 235) can be used to enable many of the
features available with CPU lenses, including color matrix metering; if
no data are provided, center-weighted metering will be used in place
of color matrix metering, while if the maximum aperture is not
provided, the camera aperture display will show the number of stops
from maximum aperture and the actual aperture value must be read
off the lens aperture ring.

D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses
The following can NOT be used with the D750:
• TC-16A AF teleconverter
• Non-AI lenses
• Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit
(400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8,
1200mm f/11)
• Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8,
OP 10mm f/5.6)
• 2.1cm f/4
• Extension Ring K2
• 180–600mm f/8 ED (serial numbers
174041–174180)
• 360–1200mm f/11 ED (serial numbers
174031–174127)
• 200–600mm f/9.5 (serial numbers
280001–300490)

• AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm f/2.8, AF
200mm f/3.5 ED, AF Teleconverter TC-16)
• PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or
earlier)
• PC 35mm f/2.8 (serial numbers 851001–
906200)
• PC 35mm f/3.5 (old type)
• Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 (old type)
• Reflex 1000mm f/11 (serial numbers
142361–143000)
• Reflex 2000mm f/11 (serial numbers
200111–200310)

D Red-Eye Reduction
Lenses that block the subject’s view of the red-eye reduction lamp may
interfere with red-eye reduction.

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A Calculating Angle of View
The D750 can be used with Nikon lenses for 35mm (135) format
cameras. If Auto DX crop is on (0 111) and a 35mm format lens is
attached, the angle of view will be the same as a frame of 35mm film
(35.9 × 24.0 mm); if a DX lens is attached, the angle of view will
automatically be adjusted to 23.5 × 15.7 mm (DX format).
To choose an angle of view different from that of the current lens, turn
Auto DX crop off and select from FX (36×24), 1.2× (30×20), and DX
(24×16). If a 35mm format lens is attached, the angle of view could be
reduced by 1.5 × by selecting DX (24×16) or by 1.2 × by selecting 1.2×
(30×20) to expose a smaller area.
FX (36×24) picture size (35.9 × 24.0 mm,
equivalent to 35mm format)
1.2× (30×20) picture size
(29.9 × 19.9 mm)
Lens

DX (24×16) picture size (23.5 × 15.7 mm,
equivalent to DX format camera)
Picture diagonal

Angle of view (FX (36×24); 35mm format)
Angle of view (1.2× (30×20))
Angle of view (DX (24×16); DX format)
The DX (24×16) angle of view is about 1.5 times smaller than the
35mm format angle of view, while the 1.2× (30×20) angle of view is
about 1.2 times smaller. To calculate the focal length of lenses in
35mm format when DX (24×16) is selected, multiply the focal length
of the lens by about 1.5 or by about 1.2 when 1.2× (30×20) is selected
(for example, the effective focal length of a 50mm lens in 35mm format
would be 75 mm when DX (24×16) is selected or 60 mm when 1.2×
(30×20) is selected).

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Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)
The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
and can be used with CLS-compatible flash units. The built-in
flash will not fire when an optional flash unit is attached.

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-500, SB-400, SB-300, and
SB-R200:
SB-R200 4

SB-300 3

SB-400 3

SB-500 2

SB-600

SB-700 1

SB-800

SB-910,
SB-900 1

Flash unit

Feature
Guide No. (ISO 100) 5 34/111 38/125 28/92 30/98 24/78 21/69 18/59 10/33
1 If a color filter is attached to the SB-910, SB-900, or SB-700 when v or N (flash) is selected
for white balance, the camera will automatically detect the filter and adjust white balance
appropriately.
2 Users of the LED light can set camera white balance to v or N for optimal results.
3 Wireless flash control is not available.
4 Controlled remotely with built-in flash in commander mode or using optional SB-910, SB-900,
SB-800, SB-700, or SB-500 flash unit or SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander.
5 m/ft, 20 °C (68 °F), SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, and SB-600 at 35 mm zoom head position;
SB-910, SB-900, and SB-700 with standard illumination.

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• SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander: When mounted on a CLScompatible camera, the SU-800 can be used as a commander
for remote SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, or
SB-R200 flash units in up to three groups. The SU-800 itself is
not equipped with a flash.

A Guide Number
To calculate the range of the flash at full power, divide the Guide
Number by the aperture. If, for example, the flash unit has a Guide
Number of 34 m or 111 ft (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F); its range at an aperture
of f/5.6 is 34÷5.6 or about 6.1 meters (or in feet,
111÷5.6=approximately 19 ft 10 in.). For each twofold increase in ISO
sensitivity, multiply the Guide Number by the square root of two
(approximately 1.4).

A The AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter
When the AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately) is
mounted on the camera accessory shoe, flash accessories can be
connected via a sync terminal.

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The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash
units:

SB-300

SB-400

SB-R200

SU-800

SB-500

SB-600

SB-700

SB-910, SB-900,
SB-800

Single flash
Remote
Master
Advanced Wireless Lighting

i-TTL balanced fill-flash for
digital SLR 1
i-TTL
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
[A:B] Quick wireless flash control
AA Auto aperture
A Non-TTL auto
M Manual
RPT Repeating flash
i-TTL i-TTL
[A:B] Quick wireless flash control
AA Auto aperture
A Non-TTL auto
M Manual
RPT Repeating flash

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SB-300

SB-400

SB-R200

SB-500

SU-800

SB-600

SB-700

SB-910, SB-900,
SB-800

Color Information Communication (flash)
z z z z — — z z
Color Information Communication (LED light)
— — — z — — — —
Auto FP High-Speed Sync 7
z z z z z z — —
FV lock 8
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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 Available only during close-up photography.
6 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.
7 Available only in i-TTL, AA, A, GN, and M flash-control modes.
8 Availalbe only in i-TTL, AA, and A flash-control modes.
9 Available only in commander mode.
10 Firmware updates for the SB-910 and SB-900 can be performed from the camera.

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❚❚ Other Flash Units
The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and
manual modes.
SB-80DX,
SB-30, SB-27 2, SB-23,
SB-28DX,
SB-22S, SB-22, SB-29 3,
SB-28, SB-26,
SB-20, SB-16B, SB-21B 3,
SB-25, SB-24 SB-50DX 1
SB-15
SB-29S 3
Flash mode
A Non-TTL auto
✔
—
✔
—
M Manual
✔
✔
✔
✔
G Repeating flash
✔
—
—
—
✔
✔
✔
✔
REAR Rear-curtain sync 4
1 Select mode P, S, A, or M, lower built-in flash, and use optional flash unit only.
2 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled. Set flash unit to A (nonTTL auto flash).
3 Autofocus is available with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR
60mm f/2.8G ED lenses only.
4 Available when camera is used to select flash mode.
Flash unit

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D Notes on Optional Flash Units
Refer to the flash unit manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit
supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR
cameras. The D750 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the
SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals.
If an optional flash unit is attached in shooting modes other than j, %,
and u, the flash will fire with every shot, even in modes in which the
built-in flash can not be used.
i-TTL flash control can be used at ISO sensitivities between 100 and
12800. At values under 100 or over 12800, the desired results may not
be achieved at some ranges or aperture settings. If the flash-ready
indicator flashes for about three seconds after a photograph is taken in
i-TTL or non-TTL auto mode, the flash has fired at full power and the
photograph may be underexposed (CLS-compatible flash units only;
for information on the exposure and flash charge indicators on other
units, see the manual provided with the flash).
When an SC-series 17, 28, or 29 sync cable is used for off-camera flash
photography, correct exposure may not be achieved in i-TTL mode.
We recommend that you select standard i-TTL flash control. Take a test
shot and view the results in the monitor.
In i-TTL, use the flash panel or bounce adapter provided with the flash
unit. Do not use other panels such as diffusion panels, as this may
produce incorrect exposure.

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The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, 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
17–19 mm
available with 17–135 mm AF lenses,
however, autofocus is available only with
20–105 mm
the focus points shown at right.
106–135 mm
• SB-800, SB-600, and SU-800: AF-assist
illumination is available with 24–105 mm
AF lenses, however, autofocus is available
only with the focus points shown at right.

24–34 mm
35–49 mm
50–105 mm

• SB-700: AF-assist illumination is available
with 24–135 mm AF lenses, however,
autofocus is available only with the focus
points shown at right.

24–27 mm
28–135 mm

Depending on the lens used and scene recorded, the in-focus indicator
(I) may be displayed when the subject is not in focus, or the camera
may be unable to focus and the shutter release will be disabled.
In mode P, the maximum aperture (minimum f-number) is limited
according to ISO sensitivity, as shown below:
Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent of:
100
200
400
800
1600
3200
6400
12800
4
4.8
5.6
6.7
8
9.5
11
13
If the maximum aperture of the lens is smaller than given above, the
maximum value for aperture will be the maximum aperture of the lens.

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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 (0 345)

i-TTL

Auto aperture (AA)

Non-TTL auto flash (A)

Distance-priority
manual (GN)

Manual

Repeating flash

—

Advanced wireless
lighting

D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories
Use only Nikon flash units. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V
applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal
operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. Before
using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikonauthorized service representative for more information.

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Other Accessories
At the time of writing, the following accessories were available
for the D750.

Power sources

• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 (0 25, 26): Additional
EN-EL15 batteries are available from local retailers and
Nikon-authorized service representatives.
• Battery Charger MH-25a (0 25): The MH-25a can be used
to recharge EN-EL15 batteries. MH-25 battery chargers
can also be used.
• Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D16: The MB-D16 is equipped
with a shutter-release button, A AE/AF lock button,
multi selector, and main- and sub-command dials for
improved operation when taking photographs in
portrait (tall) orientation. When attaching the MB-D16,
remove the camera MB-D16 contact cover.
• Power Connector EP-5B, AC Adapter EH-5b: These accessories
can be used to power the camera for extended periods
(EH-5a and EH-5 AC adapters can also be used). The
EP-5B is required to connect the camera to the EH-5b;
see page 445 for details. Note that when the camera is
used with an MB-D16, the EP-5B must be inserted into
the MB-D16, not the camera. Do not attempt to use the
camera with power connectors inserted into both the
camera and MB-D16.

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• Filters intended for special-effects photography may
interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder.
• The D750 can not be used with linear polarizing filters.
Use C-PL or C-PL II circular polarizing filters instead.
• Use NC filters to protect the lens.
• To prevent ghosting, use of a filter is not recommended
when the subject is framed against a bright light, or
Filters
when a bright light source is in the frame.
• Center-weighted metering is recommended with
filters with exposure factors (filter factors) over 1 ×
(Y44, Y48, Y52, O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL, ND2S, ND4,
ND4S, ND8, ND8S, ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12). See the
filter manual for details.
• Communication Unit UT-1: Use a USB cable to connect the
UT-1 to the camera and an Ethernet cable to connect
the UT-1 to an Ethernet network. Once connected, you
can upload photos and movies to a computer or ftp
server, control the camera remotely using optional
Camera Control Pro 2 software, or browse pictures or
LAN adapters
control the camera remotely from an iPhone or
(0 269)
computer web browser.
• Wireless Transmitter WT-5: Attach the WT-5 to the UT-1 to
access wireless networks.
Note: Use of LAN adapters requires an Ethernet or wireless network and
some basic network knowledge. Be sure to upgrade any related software to
the latest version.
HDMI Cable HC-E1: An HDMI cable with a type C connector
HDMI cables
for connection to the camera and a type A connector for
(0 277)
connection to HDMI devices.
Accessory shoe Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1: A cover protecting the accessory
covers
shoe. The accessory shoe is used for optional flash units.
Body Cap BF-1B/Body Cap BF-1A: The body cap keeps the
Body cap
mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free of dust
when a lens is not in place.

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Viewfinder
eyepiece
accessories

Accessory
terminal
accessories

Microphones

• DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses: Lenses are available with
diopters of –5, –4, –3, –2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m–1
when the camera diopter adjustment control is in the
neutral position (–1 m–1). Use eyepiece correction
lenses only if the desired focus can not be achieved
with the built in diopter adjustment control (–3 to
+1 m–1). Test eyepiece correction lenses before
purchase to ensure that the desired focus can be
achieved. The rubber eyecup can not be used with
eyepiece correction lenses.
• Magnifying Eyepiece DK-21M: The DK-21M magnifies the
view through the viewfinder by approximately 1.17 ×
(50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; –1.0 m–1) for greater
precision when framing.
• Magnifier DG-2: The DG-2 magnifies the scene displayed
in the center of the viewfinder for greater precision
during focusing. Eyepiece adapter required (available
separately).
• Eyepiece Adapter DK-22: The DK-22 is used when attaching
the DG-2 magnifier.
• Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-6: The DR-6 attaches at a
right angle to the viewfinder eyepiece, allowing the
image in the viewfinder to be viewed at right angles to
the lens (for example, from directly above when the
camera is horizontal).
The D750 is equipped with
an accessory terminal for
WR-1 and WR-R10 wireless
remote controllers (0 197,
444), MC-DC2 remote cords
(0 95), and GP-1 and GP-1A
GPS units (0 239), which
connect with the H mark on the connector aligned with
the F next to the accessory terminal (close the camera
connector cover when the terminal is not in use).
Stereo Microphone ME-1 (0 73)

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Software

Camera Control Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from a
computer to record movies and photographs and save
photographs directly to the computer hard disk. When
Camera Control Pro 2 is used to capture photographs
directly to the computer, the PC connection indicator
(c) will appear in the control panel.
Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the websites listed on
page xxiii for the latest information on supported operating systems. At
default settings, Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates
to Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in to an account on the
computer and the computer is connected to the Internet. A message is
automatically displayed when an update is found.
• Wireless Remote Control ML-L3: The ML-L3 uses a 3 V CR2025
battery.

Pressing the battery-chamber latch to the right (q),
insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery
chamber (w). Ensure that the battery is inserted in the
Remote
correct orientation (r).
controls/
• Wireless Remote Controller WR-R10/WR-T10: When a WR-R10
wireless remote
wireless remote controller is attached, the camera can
controller
be controlled wirelessly using a WR-T10 wireless
(0 193)
remote controller.
• Wireless Remote Controller WR-1: The WR-1 can function as
either a transmitter or a receiver and is used in
combination either with another WR-1 or a WR-R10 or
WR-T10 wireless remote controller. For example, a
WR-1 can be connected to the accessory terminal for
use as a receiver, allowing camera settings to be
changed or the shutter to be released remotely by
another WR-1 acting as a transmitter.
Availability may vary with country or region. See our website or brochures for the latest
information.

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Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power
connector and AC adapter.

1 Ready the camera.
Open the battery-chamber
(q) and power connector
(w) covers.

2 Insert the EP-5B power connector.
Be sure to insert the connector in the
orientation shown, using the
connector to keep the orange battery
latch pressed to one side. The latch
locks the connector in place when the
connector is fully inserted.

3 Close the batterychamber cover.
Position the power
connector cable so that it
passes through the power
connector slot and close
the battery-chamber cover.

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4 Connect the EH-5b AC adapter.
Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC
adapter (e) and the power cable to the DC socket (r). A V
icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered
by the AC adapter and power connector.

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Caring for the Camera
Storage
When the camera will not be used for an extended period,
remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the
terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the
camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. Do not store your camera
with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that:
• are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%
• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic
fields, such as televisions or radios
• are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below
–10 °C (14 °F)

Cleaning
Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with
a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or
seaside, wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened
Camera
in distilled water and dry thoroughly. Important: Dust or
body
other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage
not covered under warranty.
These glass elements are easily damaged. Remove dust
Lens, mirror, and lint with a blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the
and
can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid. To remove
viewfinder fingerprints and other stains, apply a small amount of lens
cleaner to a soft cloth and clean with care.
Remove dust and lint with a blower. When removing
fingerprints and other stains, wipe the surface lightly with a
Monitor
soft cloth or chamois leather. Do not apply pressure, as this
could result in damage or malfunction.

Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.

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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”
Holding the camera base down, select
Clean image sensor in the setup menu,
then highlight Clean now and press J.
The camera will check the image sensor
and then begin cleaning. Other
operations can not be performed while
cleaning is in progress. Do not remove or
disconnect the power source until
cleaning ends and the setup menu is
displayed.

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❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown”
Choose from the following options:
Option

5 Clean at startup
6 Clean at shutdown
Clean at startup &

7 shutdown

Cleaning off

Description
The image sensor is automatically cleaned
each time the camera is turned on.
The image sensor is automatically cleaned
during shutdown each time the camera is
turned off.
The image sensor is cleaned automatically at
startup and at shutdown.
Automatic image sensor cleaning off.

1 Select Clean at startup/shutdown.
Display the Clean image sensor
menu as described on page 448.
Highlight Clean at startup/
shutdown and press 2.

2 Select an option.
Highlight an option and press J.

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D Image Sensor Cleaning
Using camera controls during startup interrupts image sensor
cleaning. Image sensor cleaning may not be performed at startup if
the flash is charging.
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 (0 451) or consult a Nikonauthorized service representative.
If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession,
image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the
camera’s internal circuitry. Cleaning can be performed again after a
short wait.

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❚❚ Manual Cleaning
If foreign matter can not be removed from the low-pass filter
using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu
(0 448), the filter can be cleaned manually as described below.
Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily
damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by
Nikon-authorized service personnel.

1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter.
A reliable power source is required when inspecting or
cleaning the low-pass filter. Turn the camera off and insert a
fully-charged battery or connect an optional AC adapter and
power connector. The Lock mirror up for cleaning option is
only available in the setup menu at battery levels over J.

2 Remove the lens.
Turn the camera off and remove the lens.

3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning.
Highlight Lock mirror up for
cleaning in the setup menu and press
2.

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4 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 low-pass filter, turn the camera off.

5 Raise the mirror.
Press the shutter-release button all
the way down. The mirror will be
raised and the shutter curtain will
open, revealing the low-pass filter.
The display in the viewfinder will
turn off and the row of dashes in the
control panel will flash.

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.

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7 Clean the filter.
Remove any dust and lint from the
filter with a blower. Do not use a
blower-brush, as the bristles could
damage the filter. Dirt that can not be
removed with a blower can only be
removed by Nikon-authorized service
personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or
wipe the filter.

8 Turn the camera off.
The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter
curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap.

A Use a Reliable Power Source
The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged. If the camera
powers off while the mirror is raised, the curtain will close
automatically. To prevent damage to the curtain, observe the
following precautions:
• Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source
while the mirror is raised.
• If the battery runs low while the mirror is raised, a beep will sound
and the self-timer lamp will flash to warn that the shutter curtain will
close and the mirror will be lowered after about two minutes. End
cleaning or inspection immediately.

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D Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter
Foreign matter entering the camera when lenses or body caps are
removed or exchanged (or in rare circumstances lubricant or fine
particles from the camera itself) may adhere to the low-pass filter,
where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions.
To protect the camera when no lens is in place, be sure to replace the
body cap provided with the camera, being careful to first remove all
dust and other foreign matter that may be adhering to the camera
mount, lens mount, and body cap. Avoid attaching the body cap or
exchanging lenses in dusty environments.
Should foreign matter find its way onto the low-pass filter, use the lowpass filter cleaning option as described on page 448. If the problem
persists, clean the filter manually (0 451) or have the filter cleaned by
authorized Nikon service personnel. Photographs affected by the
presence of foreign matter on the filter can be retouched using the
clean image options available in some imaging applications.

D Servicing the Camera and Accessories
The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon
recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or
Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years,
and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees
apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are
particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any
accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional
flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or
serviced.

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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. To prevent
condensation, place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before
exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields: Do not use or store this device in the
vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation
or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields
produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with
the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the
product’s internal circuitry.
Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun: Do not leave the lens pointed at the
sun or other strong light source for an extended period. Intense light
may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect
in photographs.
Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source: Do not
unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or
while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in
these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product
memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of
power, avoid carrying the product from one location to another while
the AC adapter is connected.

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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. Dust and lint should be gently
removed with a blower. When using an aerosol blower, keep the can
vertical to prevent discharge of liquid. To remove fingerprints and other
stains from the lens, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth
and wipe the lens carefully.
See “The Low-Pass Filter” (0 448, 451) for information on cleaning the
low-pass filter.
Lens contacts: Keep the lens contacts clean.
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.
Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, wellventilated area. If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to
prevent fire. If the product will not be used for an extended period,
remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic
bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a
plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate. Note that
desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be
replaced at regular intervals.
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once
a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before
putting it away.
Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before
putting the battery away.

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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.
Do not apply pressure to the monitor, as this could cause damage or
malfunction. Dust or lint on the monitor can be removed with a blower.
Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a soft cloth or chamois
leather. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury
from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor
touching the skin or entering the eyes and mouth.
The battery and charger: Batteries may leak or explode if improperly
handled. Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xiii–xvi of
this manual. Observe the following precautions when handling
batteries:
• Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.
• Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat.
• Keep the battery terminals clean.
• Turn the product off before replacing the battery.
• Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and
replace the terminal cover. These devices draw minute amounts of
charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point
that it will no longer function. If the battery will not be used for some
time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it from the
camera for storage. The battery should be stored in a cool location with
an ambient temperature of 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F; avoid hot or
extremely cold locations). Repeat this process at least once every six
months.
• Turning the camera on or off repeatedly when the battery is fully
discharged will shorten battery life. Batteries that have been fully
discharged must be charged before use.

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• The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in
use. Attempting to charge the battery while the internal temperature
is elevated will impair battery performance, and the battery may not
charge or charge only partially. Wait for the battery to cool before
charging.
• Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures of 5 °C–35 °C
(41 °F–95 °F). 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 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). The
battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above
60 °C (140 °F).
• If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly (about eight times a second) during
charging, confirm that the temperature is in the correct range and then
unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem
persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your
retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative.
• Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. 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. Battery capacity may temporarily drop if the battery is charged
at low temperatures or used at a temperature below the temperature
at which it was charged. If the battery is charged at a temperature
below 5 °C (41 °F), the battery life indicator in the Battery info (0 383)
display may show a temporary decrease.
• 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 EN-EL15 battery.
• The supplied power cable and AC wall adapter are for use with the
MH-25a only. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug
when not in use.

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• 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. Note that on cold days, the
capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully
charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather. Keep a
spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary.
Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
• Used batteries are a valuable resource; recycle in accord with local
regulations.

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Available Settings
The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each
mode. Note that some settings may be unavailable depending
on the options selected.

Shooting menus
Other settings

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i
White balance
—
Set Picture Control
—
Active D-Lighting
—1
HDR (high dynamic range) —
Long exposure NR
✔
High ISO NR
✔
ISO sensitivity settings
✔2
Multiple exposure
—
Movie ISO sensitivity
—
settings
Time-lapse photography
✔
Metering
—
Exposure compensation
—
Bracketing
—
Flash mode
✔
Flash compensation
—
FV lock
✔

k,
p,
n,
o,
s,
w,
0
—
—
—1
—
✔
✔
✔2
—

l,
m,
r,
t,
u,
v,
x,
y,
z
—
—
—1
—
✔
✔
✔2
—

1,
2,
3
—
—
—
—
✔
✔
✔2
—

j
—
—
—1
—
✔
✔
✔2
—

P, S,
A, M
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔

—

✔

— — — — — — —

✔
—
—
—
—
—
—

✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔

✔
—
✔
—
✔
✔
✔

✔
—
✔
—
—
—
—

%
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
✔
—
—
—
—

g
—
—
—
—
✔
✔
✔2
—

—
—
—
—
✔
—
✔

i
—
—
—
—
✔
✔
✔2
—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—

u
—
—
—
—
✔
✔
✔2
—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—

k,
p,
n,
o,
s,
P, S, w,
j A, M 0

Other settings

i
Autofocus mode
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
(viewfinder)
AF-area mode (viewfinder) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
AF mode (Live view/movie) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
AF-area mode (Live view/
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
movie)
a9: Built-in AF-assist
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔4
illuminator
b3: Easy exposure
— — ✔ —
compensation
b4: Matrix metering
— — ✔ —
b5: Center-weighted area — — ✔ —
d5: Flash warning
— — ✔ —
e2: Flash shutter speed
— — ✔ —
e3: Flash cntrl for built-in
— — ✔ —
flash/Optional flash
e4: Exposure comp. for
— — ✔ —
flash
e5: Modeling flash
— — ✔ —
e6: Auto bracketing set
— — ✔ —
e7: Bracketing order
— — ✔ —
Fixed at Auto.
Auto ISO sensitivity control is not available.
Subject-tracking AF is not available.
Not available in w mode.
Available only in x, y, and z modes.

Custom Settings
1
2
3
4
5

l,
m,
r,
t,
u,
v,
x,
y,
z

% g i u

1,
2,
3

✔

✔
✔

— ✔ —
✔ — —

— — —
✔
✔

✔
✔

✔ ✔3 ✔3 — ✔3 ✔
✔5 ✔

✔

—

✔

— — — — — —
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—

— — — — — —
— — — — — —
— — — — — —
— — — — — —
— — — — — —

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Exposure Program (Mode P)
The exposure program for mode P is shown in the following
graph:

f/1

-1

-2

-4

-5

]
V

-3

ISO 100; lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum
aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF 50mm f/1.4D)

16 15

f/1.4

17
18
19

f/5.6
f/8

f/2.8
f/4

f/1.4 − f/16

Aperture

1
/3

f/2

f/11

f/16

f/32

f/22
30" 15" 8" 4"

1/2

1/ 4

1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 1/8000

Shutter speed (seconds)

The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO
sensitivity; the above graph assumes an ISO sensitivity of
ISO 100 equivalent. When matrix metering is used, values over
161/3 EV are reduced to 161/3 EV.

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Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of
common problems below before consulting your retailer or
Nikon-authorized service representative.

Battery/Display
The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the
problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera does not turn off,
remove and reinsert the battery or, if you are using an AC adapter,
disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter. Note that although any data
currently being recorded will be lost, data that have already been
recorded will not be affected by removing or disconnecting the power
source.
Viewfinder is out of focus: Adjust viewfinder focus (0 29). If this does not
correct the problem, select single-servo autofocus (AF-S; 0 121), singlepoint AF (0 123), and the center focus point (0 127), and then frame a
high-contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus the camera. With the camera in focus,
use the diopter adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus
in the viewfinder. If necessary, viewfinder focus can be further adjusted
using optional corrective lenses (0 443).
Viewfinder is dark: Insert a fully-charged battery (0 25, 30).
Displays turn off without warning: Choose longer delays for Custom Setting
c2 (Standby timer) or c4 (Monitor off delay) (0 336, 337).
Control panel and viewfinder displays are unresponsive and dim: The response
times and brightness of these displays vary with temperature.
Fine lines are visible around active focus point or display turns red when focus point is
highlighted: These phenomena are normal for this type of viewfinder and
do not indicate a malfunction.

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Shooting (All Modes)
Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders.
Shutter-release disabled:
• Memory card is locked, full, or not inserted (0 26, 33).
• Release locked is selected for Custom Setting f7 (Slot empty release
lock; 0 365) and no memory card is inserted (0 33).
• Built-in flash is charging (0 40).
• Camera is not in focus (0 36).
• Aperture ring for CPU lens not locked at highest f-number (does not
apply to type G and E lenses). If B is displayed in control panel,
select Aperture ring for Custom Setting f5 (Customize command
dials) > Aperture setting to use lens aperture ring to adjust aperture
(0 364).
• Non-CPU lens is attached but camera is not in mode A or M (0 88).
Camera is slow to respond to shutter-release button: Select Off for Custom
Setting d4 (Exposure delay mode; 0 339).
No photo taken when remote control shutter-release button is pressed:
• Replace battery in remote control (0 444).
• Choose an option other than Off for Remote control mode (ML-L3)
(0 193).
• Flash is charging (0 195).
• Time selected for Custom Setting c5 (Remote on duration (ML-L3),
0 337) has elapsed: press camera shutter-release button halfway.
• Bright light is interfering with remote.
Photos are out of focus:
• Rotate focus-mode selector to AF (0 120).
• Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus
lock (0 129, 132).
Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is pressed halfway: Use A AE-L/AF-L
button to lock focus when AF-C is selected for focus mode or when
photographing moving subjects in AF-A mode.

464

Can not select focus point:
• Unlock focus selector lock (0 127).
• Auto-area AF or face-priority AF selected for AF-area mode: choose
another mode.
• Camera is in playback mode (0 241) or menus are in use (0 292).
• Press shutter-release button halfway to start standby timer (0 39).
Can not select AF mode: Manual focus selected (0 60, 132).
Can not select AF-area mode: Manual focus selected (0 60, 132).
Only one shot taken each time shutter-release button is pressed in continuous release
mode: Continuous shooting is not available if built-in flash fires (0 184).
Image size can not be changed: Image quality set to NEF (RAW) (0 115).
Camera is slow to record photos: Turn long exposure noise reduction off
(0 317).
Noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appear in photos:
• Choose lower ISO sensitivity or use high ISO noise reduction (0 134,
317).
• Shutter speed is slower than 1 s: use long exposure noise reduction
(0 317).
• Turn Active D-Lighting off to avoid heightening the effects of noise
(0 175).
AF-assist illuminator does not light:
• AF-assist illuminator does not light if AF-C is selected for autofocus
mode (0 121) or if continuous-servo autofocus is selected when the
camera is in AF-A mode. Choose AF-S. If an option other than auto-area
AF is selected for AF-area mode, select center focus point (0 123, 127).
• The camera is currently in live view or a movie is being recorded.
• Off is selected for Custom Setting a9 (Built-in AF-assist illuminator)
(0 332).
• Illuminator has turned off automatically. Illuminator may become hot
with continued use; wait for it to cool down.

465

Smudges appear in photographs: Clean front and rear lens elements. If
problem persists, perform image sensor cleaning (0 448).
Sound is not recorded with movies: Microphone off is selected for
Microphone sensitivity in the movie shooting menu (0 320).
Live view ends unexpectedly or does not start: Live view may end automatically
to prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits if:
• The ambient temperature is high
• The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to
record movies
• The camera has been used in continuous release modes for extended
periods
If live view does not start when you press the a button, wait for the
internal circuits to cool and then try again. Note that the camera may
feel warm to the touch, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
Image artifacts appear during live view: The temperature of the camera’s
internal circuits may rise during live view, causing image “noise” in the
form of bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog. Exit live view
when the camera is not in use.
Flicker or banding appears during live view or movie recording: Choose an option
for Flicker reduction that matches the frequency of the local AC power
supply (0 380).
Bright bands appear during live view or movie recording: A flashing sign, flash, or
other light source with brief duration was used during live view or movie
recording.
Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available in all modes
(0 460).

466

Shooting (P, S, A, M)
Shutter-release disabled:
• Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to A or M (0 88).
• Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of A or % selected in
mode M: choose new shutter speed (0 90).
Full range of shutter speeds not available: Flash in use. Flash sync speed can be
selected using Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed); when using
compatible flash units, choose 1/250 s (Auto FP) or 1/200 s (Auto FP)
for full range of shutter speeds (0 345).
Colors are unnatural:
• Adjust white balance to match light source (0 145).
• Adjust Set Picture Control settings (0 165).
Can not measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (0 158).
Image can not be selected as source for manual preset white balance: Image was not
created with D750 (0 162).
White balance bracketing unavailable:
• NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image
quality (0 115).
• Multiple exposure mode is in effect (0 221).
Effects of Picture Control differ from image to image: A (auto) is selected for
sharpening, clarity, contrast, or saturation. For consistent results over a
series of photos, choose another setting (0 168).
Metering can not be changed: Autoexposure lock is in effect (0 141).
Exposure compensation can not be used: Camera is in mode M. Choose another
mode.
Noise (reddish areas or other artifacts) appears in long time-exposures: Enable long
exposure noise reduction (0 317).

467

Playback
NEF (RAW) image is not played back: Photo was taken at image quality of NEF
+ JPEG (0 115).
Can not view pictures recorded with other cameras: Pictures recorded with other
makes of camera may not be displayed correctly.
Message is displayed stating that no images are available for playback: Select All for
Playback folder (0 300).
“Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation:
• Select On for Rotate tall (0 308).
• Photo was taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation (0 382).
• Camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken (0 382).
• Photo is displayed in image review (0 307).
Can not delete picture:
• Picture is protected: remove protection (0 257).
• Memory card is locked (0 33).
Can not retouch picture: Photo can not be further edited with this camera
(0 395).
Can not change print order:
• Memory card is full: delete pictures (0 38, 258).
• Memory card is locked (0 33).
Can not select photo for printing: Photo is in NEF (RAW) format. Transfer
photos to computer and print using ViewNX 2 (supplied) or
Capture NX-D (available for download; 0 268). NEF (RAW) photos can be
saved in JPEG format using NEF (RAW) processing (0 406).
Photo is not displayed on high-definition video device: Confirm that HDMI cable is
connected (0 277).
Camera does not respond to remote control for HDMI-CEC television:
• Select On for HDMI > Device control in the setup menu (0 278).
• Adjust HDMI-CEC settings for the television as described in
documentation provided with the device.

468

Can not transfer photos to computer: OS not compatible with camera or
transfer software. Use card reader to copy photos to computer (0 264).
Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D does not have desired effect: Image sensor
cleaning changes the position of dust on the low-pass filter. Dust off
reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed can
not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is
performed. Dust off reference data recorded after image sensor
cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken before
image sensor cleaning is performed (0 380).
Computer displays NEF (RAW) images differently from camera: Third-party
software does not display effects of Picture Controls, Active D-Lighting,
or vignette control. Use ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Nikon software such as
Capture NX-D (available for download; 0 268).

Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)
Smart devices do not display the camera SSID (network name):
• Confirm that Enable is selected for Wi-Fi > Network connection in
the camera setup menu (0 284).
• Try turning the smart device Wi-Fi off and then on again.

Miscellaneous
Date of recording is not correct: Set camera clock (0 28, 381).
Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available at certain
combinations of settings or when no memory card is inserted. Note that
Battery info option is not available when camera is powered by an
optional power connector and AC adapter (0 383).

469

Error Messages
This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear
in the viewfinder, control panel, and monitor.
Indicator
Control Viewpanel finder
B
(flashes)
H

Problem
Lens aperture ring is
not set to minimum
aperture.
Low battery.
• Battery exhausted.
• Battery can not be
used.

H
d
(flashes) (flashes)

470

Solution
0
Set ring to minimum
aperture (highest
33
f-number).
Ready a fully-charged
25
spare battery.
• Recharge or replace
battery.
• Contact Nikonauthorized service
representative.
• Replace the battery, or
recharge the battery if xxii, 25,
26
the rechargeable Liion battery is
exhausted.

• An extremely
exhausted
rechargeable Li-ion
battery or a thirdparty battery is
inserted either in the
camera or in the
optional MB-D16
battery pack.
No lens attached, or
non-CPU lens attached
without specifying
Aperture value will be
maximum aperture.
displayed if maximum
Aperture shown in
aperture is specified.
stops from maximum
aperture.

235

Indicator
Control Viewpanel finder

i
(flashes)

Problem
• No lens attached.

Solution
0
• Attach non-IX Nikkor 27, 426
lens. If a CPU lens is
attached, remove and
reattach the lens.
• Select mode A or M.
88

• Non-CPU lens
attached.
F H Camera unable to focus Change composition or
—
(flashes) using autofocus.
focus manually.
• Use a lower ISO
sensitivity
• In shooting mode:
P Use optional ND
filter
Subject too bright;
S Increase shutter
photo will be
speed
overexposed.
A Choose a smaller
aperture (higher
(Exposure
f-number)
indicators and
shutter speed or
% Choose another
aperture display
shooting mode
flash)
• Use a higher ISO
sensitivity
• In shooting mode:
P Use flash
Subject too dark; photo
S Lower shutter
will be underexposed.
speed
A Choose a larger
aperture (lower
f-number)

131,
132
134

442
90
91

6
134

180
90
91

471

Indicator
Control Viewpanel finder
A
(flashes)
%
(flashes)
P k
(flashes) (flashes)

Problem
Solution
0
A selected in mode Change shutter speed
90, 93
S.
or select mode M.
Change shutter speed
% selected in mode S.
90, 93
or select mode M.
Wait until processing is
Processing in progress.
—
complete.
Check photo in
If indicator flashes for 3s
c
monitor; if
241
—
after flash fires, photo
(flashes)
underexposed, adjust
may be underexposed.
settings and try again.
• Reduce quality or size. 115,
118
258
Memory insufficient to • Delete photographs
record further photos at after copying
n j
current settings, or
important images to
(flashes) (flashes)
camera has run out of
computer or other
file or folder numbers.
device.
• Insert new memory
26
card.
Release shutter. If error
persists or appears
O
frequently, consult
—
Camera malfunction.
(flashes)
Nikon-authorized
service representative.

472

Indicator
Monitor
No memory card.

Control
panel
S

This memory card
cannot be used.
W,
O
Card may be
(flashes)
damaged.
Insert another card.

W,
O
(flashes)

Solution
0
Turn camera off
Camera cannot
and confirm that
detect memory
26
card is correctly
card.
inserted.
• Error accessing • Use Nikon491
memory card.
approved card.
—
• Check that
contacts are
clean. If card is
damaged, contact
retailer or Nikonauthorized
service
representative.
26, 258
• Unable to create • Delete files or
new folder.
insert new
memory card
after copying
important images
to computer or
other device.
• Check that Eye-Fi 391
card firmware is
up to date.
Camera can not • Copy files on Eye- 26, 266,
control Eye-Fi
375
Fi card to a
card.
computer or
other device and
format card, or
insert new card.
Problem

473

Indicator
Control
panel
Monitor
Problem
Memory card is
W, Memory card is
locked. Slide lock to X locked (write
“write” position.
(flashes) protected).
W, Eye-Fi card is
Not available if
O locked (write
Eye-Fi card is locked.
(flashes) protected).
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.

474

Unable to start live
view. Please wait.

—

Folder contains no
images.

—

All images are
hidden.

—

Solution

Slide card writeprotect switch to
“write” position.

Format memory
card or insert new
memory card.

26, 375

Set camera clock.

28, 381

Wait for the internal
circuits to cool
before resuming
466
live view or movie
recording.
Select folder
No images on
containing images
memory card or
from Playback
26, 300
in folder(s)
folder menu or
selected for
insert memory card
playback.
containing images.
No images can be
played back until
another folder has
All photos in
been selected or
current folder are
301
Hide image used
hidden.
to allow at least
one image to be
displayed.

The internal
temperature of
the camera is
high.

Indicator
Monitor

Control
panel

Cannot display this
file.

—

Cannot select this
file.

—

This movie cannot
be edited.

—

Could not connect;
multiple devices
detected. Try again
later.

—

Error

—

Problem
Solution
File has been
created or
modified using a File can not be
computer or
played back on
different make of camera.
camera, or file is
corrupt.
Images created
Selected image
with other devices
can not be
can not be
retouched.
retouched.
• Movies created
with other
devices can not
The selected
movie can not be be edited.
edited.
• Movies must be at
least two seconds
long.
Multiple smart
devices are
attempting to
Wait a few minutes
connect to
before trying again.
camera
simultaneously.
Select Disable for
Wi-Fi > Network
Wi-Fi error.
connection, then
select Enable
again.

—

395
—

282

288

475

Indicator
Monitor

Control
panel

Solution
Turn camera off
Network access not
and try again after
available until
—
waiting for camera
camera cools.
to cool.
Check printer. To
resume, select
Check printer.
— Printer error.
Continue (if
available).
Paper in printer is Insert paper of
Check paper.
— not of selected
correct size and
size.
select Continue.
Paper is jammed Clear jam and
Paper jam.
—
in printer.
select Continue.
Insert paper of
Printer is out of
Out of paper.
—
selected size and
paper.
select Continue.
Check ink. To
resume, select
Check ink supply.
— Ink error.
Continue.
Printer is out of Replace ink and
Out of ink.
—
ink.
select Continue.
* See printer manual for more information.

476

Problem
The internal
temperature of
the camera is
high.

0
—

271 *

271 *
271 *
271 *

271 *
271 *

Specifications
❚❚ Nikon D750 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

24.3 million

Image sensor
Image sensor
Total pixels
Dust-reduction System

Storage
Image size (pixels)

35.9 × 24.0 mm CMOS sensor
24.93 million
Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off
reference data (Capture NX-D software
required)
• FX (36×24) image area
6016 × 4016 (#)
4512 × 3008 ($)
3008 × 2008 (%)
• 1.2× (30×20) image area
5008 × 3336 (#)
3752 × 2504 ($)
2504 × 1664 (%)
• DX (24×16) image area
3936 × 2624 (#)
2944 × 1968 ($)
1968 × 1312 (%)
• FX-format photographs taken in movie live view
6016 × 3376 (#)
4512 × 2528 ($)
3008 × 1688 (%)
• DX-format photographs taken in movie live view
3936 × 2224 (#)
2944 × 1664 ($)
1968 × 1112 (%)
Note: Photographs taken in movie live view have an aspect ratio
of 16 : 9. The camera offers a choice of DX- and FX-based formats.

477

Storage
File format

Picture Control System

Media
Double slot

File system
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
Frame coverage

Magnification
Eyepoint
Diopter adjustment

478

• NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed or
compressed
• JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine
(approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic
(approx. 1 : 16) compression (Size priority);
Optimal quality compression available
• NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in
both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait,
Landscape, Flat; selected Picture Control can be
modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC
and SDXC memory cards
Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup
storage or for separate storage of copies
created using NEF+JPEG; pictures can be
copied between cards.
DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.3, PictBridge
Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex
viewfinder
• FX (36×24): Approx. 100% horizontal and 100%
vertical
• 1.2× (30×20): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97%
vertical
• DX (24×16): Approx. 97% horizontal and 97%
vertical
Approx. 0.7 × (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity,
–1.0 m–1)
21 mm (–1.0 m–1; from center surface of
viewfinder eyepiece lens)
–3–+1 m–1

Viewfinder
Focusing screen

Reflex mirror
Depth-of-field preview

Lens aperture
Lens
Compatible lenses

Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark III screen
with AF area brackets (framing grid can be
displayed)
Quick return
Pressing Pv button stops lens aperture down to
value selected by user (A and M modes) or by
camera (other modes)
Instant return, electronically controlled
Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including
type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply
to PC lenses) and DX lenses (using DX 24 × 16
1.5× image area), AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and nonCPU AI lenses (A and M modes only). IX NIKKOR
lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses
can not be used.
The electronic rangefinder can be used with
lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or
faster (the electronic rangefinder supports the
11 focus points with lenses that have a
maximum aperture of f/8 or faster).

Shutter
Type
Speed
Flash sync speed

Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focalplane shutter
1/4000 – 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time,
X200
X= 1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/250 s or
slower (flash range drops at speeds between
1
/200 and 1/250 s)

479

Release
Release mode

Frame advance rate
Self-timer
Remote control modes
(ML-L3)
Exposure
Metering

S (single frame), T (continuous low speed),
U (continuous high speed), J (quiet shutterrelease), M (quiet continuous shutter-release),
E (self-timer), V (mirror up)
1–6 fps (T), 6.5 fps (U), or 3 fps (M)
2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of
0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s
Delayed remote, quick-response remote,
remote mirror-up

TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with
approximately 91K (91,000) pixels
Metering method
• 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 approximately 75%
given to 12 mm circle in center of frame.
Diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15, or
20 mm, or weighting can be based on average
of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm
circle)
• Spot: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5% of frame)
centered on selected focus point (on center
focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
• Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and
D lenses; equivalent to center-weighted when
other lenses are used.
Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, • Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted
20 °C/68 °F)
metering: 0–20 EV
• Spot metering: 2–20 EV
Exposure meter coupling Combined CPU and AI

480

Exposure
Mode

Auto modes (i auto; j auto (flash off)); scene
modes (k portrait; l landscape; p child; m sports;
n close up; o night portrait; r night landscape; s party/
indoor; t beach/snow; u sunset; v dusk/dawn; w pet
portrait; x candlelight; y blossom; z autumn colors; 0 food);
special effects modes (% night vision; g color sketch;
i miniature effect; u selective color; 1 silhouette; 2 high
key; 3 low key); programmed auto with flexible
program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperturepriority auto (A); manual (M); U1 (user settings 1); U2
(user settings 2)
Exposure compensation Can be adjusted by –5 – +5 EV in increments of
1/3 or 1/2 EV in P, S, A, M, h, and % modes
Exposure bracketing
2–9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV; 2–
5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV
Flash bracketing
2–9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV; 2–
5 frames in steps of 2 or 3 EV
White balance bracketing 2–3 frames in steps of 1, 2, or 3
ADL bracketing
2 frames using selected value for one frame or
3–5 frames using preset values for all frames
Exposure lock
Luminosity locked at detected value with
A AE-L/AF-L button
ISO sensitivity
ISO 100 – 12800 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV. Can also
(Recommended Exposure be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50
Index)
equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5,
0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 51200 equivalent) above
ISO 12800; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Active D-Lighting
Auto, Extra high, High, Normal, Low, Off

481

Focus
Autofocus

Detection range
Lens servo

Focus point
AF-area mode

Focus lock

Flash
Built-in flash

Guide Number

482

Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500 II autofocus
sensor module with TTL phase detection, finetuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type
sensors; f/8 supported by 11 sensors), and AFassist illuminator (range approx. 0.5–3 m/1 ft
8 in.–9 ft 10 in.)
–3 – +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
• Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S);
continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C
selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking
activated automatically according to subject
status
• Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be
used
Can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points
Single-point AF; 9-, 21-, or 51-point dynamicarea AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF, auto-area
AF
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release
button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing
A AE-L/AF-L button
i, k, p, n, o, s, w, g: Auto flash with auto
pop-up
P, S, A, M, 0: Manual pop-up with button release
Approx. 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft,
ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)

Flash
Flash control

Flash mode

Flash compensation
Flash-ready indicator

Accessory shoe
Nikon Creative Lighting
System (CLS)
Sync terminal
White balance
White balance

TTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with
approximately 91K (91,000) pixels is available
with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for
digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted,
and highlight-weighted metering, standard
i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow
sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fillflash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync
with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow
sync, rear-curtain sync, off; Auto FP High-Speed
Sync supported
–3 – +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit
is fully charged; blinks after flash is fired at full
output
ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts
and safety lock
Nikon CLS supported; commander mode
option available
AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available
separately)
Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent
(7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade,
preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored,
spot white balance measurement available
during live view), choose color temperature
(2500 K–10000 K), all with fine-tuning

483

Live view
Modes
Lens servo

AF-area mode
Autofocus

Movie
Metering
Metering method
Frame size (pixels) and
frame rate

File format
Video compression
Audio recording format
Audio recording device
Other options
Monitor
Monitor

484

Live view photography (still images), movie live
view (movies)
• Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time
servo AF (AF-F)
• Manual focus (M)
Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF,
subject-tracking AF
Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera
selects focus point automatically when facepriority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
TTL exposure metering using main image
sensor
Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted
• 1920 × 1080; 60 p (progressive), 50 p, 30 p,
25 p, 24 p
• 1280 × 720; 60 p, 50 p
Actual frame rates for 60 p, 50 p, 30 p, 25 p, and
24 p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps
respectively; options support both ★high and
normal image quality
MOV
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Linear PCM
Built-in or external stereo microphone;
sensitivity adjustable
Index marking, time-lapse photography
8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 1229 k-dot (VGA; 640 ×
RGBW × 480 = 1,228,800 dots), lowtemperature polysilicon tilting TFT LCD with
approx. 170 ° viewing angle, approx. 100%
frame coverage, and brightness and angle
adjustment

Playback
Playback

Interface
USB
HDMI output
Accessory terminal

Audio input
Audio output

Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or
calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie
playback, photo and/or movie slide shows,
histogram display, highlights, photo
information, location data display, and auto
image rotation
Hi-Speed USB; connection to built-in USB port is
recommended
Type C HDMI connector
• Wireless remote controllers: WR-1, WR-R10
(available separately)
• Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately)
• GPS unit: GP-1/GP-1A (available separately)
Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in
power supported)
Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)

Wireless (D750 only; not available with the D750 (K))
Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Communications protocols • IEEE 802.11b: DSSS/CCK
• IEEE 802.11g: OFDM
Operating frequency
2412–2462 MHz (channels 1–11)
Range (line of sight)
Approximately 30 m/98 ft (assumes no
interference; range may vary with signal
strength and presence or absence of obstacles)
Data rate
54 Mbps
Maximum logical data rates according to IEEE
standard. Actual rates may differ.
Security
• Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
• Encryption: AES
Wireless setup
Supports WPS
Access protocols
Infrastructure

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Supported languages
Supported languages

Power source
Battery
Battery pack

AC adapter
Tripod socket
Tripod socket
Dimensions/weight
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Weight

Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified
and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English,
Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi,
Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese,
Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish,
Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian,
Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil,
Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
One EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Optional MB-D16 multi-power battery pack
with one Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion
battery or six AA alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium
batteries
EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5B power
connector (available separately)

/ in. (ISO 1222)

Approx. 140.5 × 113 × 78 mm (5.6 × 4.5 × 3.1 in.)
Approx. 840 g (1 lb 13.7 oz) with battery and
memory card but without body cap; approx.
750 g (1 lb 10.5 oz; camera body only)

Operating environment
Temperature
0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Humidity
85% or less (no condensation)
• Unless otherwise stated, all measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and
Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards or guidelines.
• All figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery.
• 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. Nikon will not be held
liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.

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MH-25a Battery Charger
Rated input
(in North America)
Rated input
(in other regions)
Rated output
Supported batteries
Charging time

Operating temperature
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Length of power cable
(if supplied)
Weight

AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 0.2 A
AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.23–0.12 A
DC 8.4 V/1.2 A
Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes at an ambient
temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge
remains
0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Approx. 95 × 33.5 × 71 mm (3.7 × 1.3 × 2.8 in.),
excluding projections
Approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft)

Approx. 115 g (4.1 oz), excluding supplied
power connector (power cable or AC wall
adapter)
The symbols on this product represent the following:
m AC, p DC, q Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)
EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Type
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated capacity
7.0 V/1900 mAh
Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 40 × 56 × 20.5 mm (1.6 × 2.2 × 0.8 in.)
Weight
Approx. 88 g (3.1 oz), excluding terminal cover
• 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. Nikon will not be held
liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.

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❚❚ 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 2.3, a standard in
which information stored with photographs is used for
optimal color reproduction when the images are output on
Exif-compliant printers.
• PictBridge: A standard developed through cooperation with
the digital camera and printer industries, allowing
photographs to be output directly to a printer without first
transferring them to a computer.
• HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a standard for
multimedia interfaces used in consumer electronics and AV
devices capable of transmitting audiovisual data and control
signals to HDMI-compliant devices via a single cable
connection.

488

Trademark Information
IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc., in the
United States and/or other countries and is used under license. Mac and
OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or
other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either
registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries. PictBridge is a trademark. The SD,
SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of the SD-3C, LLC. HDMI, the
HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

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.

A Conformity Marking
The standards with which the camera complies can be viewed using
the Conformity marking option in the setup menu (0 392).

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A Certificates

490

Approved Memory Cards
The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved
for use in the camera. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds
are recommended for movie recording. Recording may end
unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used.
SanDisk
Toshiba
Panasonic

SD cards
2 GB 1
—
2 GB 1

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, 32 GB

SDXC cards 3
64 GB, 128 GB
64 GB
48 GB, 64 GB

Lexar Media
—
64 GB
Platinum II
8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
—
Professional
64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB
Full-HD Video
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.
2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHCcompliant. The camera supports UHS-1.
3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card
will be used are SDXC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-1.

Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the above
cards, please contact the manufacturer.

491

Memory Card Capacity
The following table shows the approximate number of pictures
that can be stored on a 16 GB SanDisk SDSDXPA-016G-J35 UHS-I
SDHC card at different image quality (0 115), image size
(0 118), and image area settings (0 110).

❚❚ 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

Image size

File size 1

No. of
images 1

Buffer
capacity 2

—

21.0 MB

376

—

26.9 MB

292

—
19.2 MB
507
33
—
23.9 MB
425
21
Large
12.6 MB
923
87
JPEG fine 3
Medium
7.7 MB
1500
100
Small
4.1 MB
2900
100
Large
6.7 MB
1800
100
Medium
3.9 MB
2900
100
JPEG normal 3
Small
2.1 MB
5500
100
Large
2.2 MB
3500
100
Medium
1.6 MB
5700
100
JPEG basic 3
Small
1.1 MB
10100
100
* Includes images taken with non-DX lenses when On is selected for Auto DX crop.

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❚❚ 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

Image size

File size 1

No. of
images 1

Buffer
capacity 2

—

10.5 MB

579

100

—

13.1 MB

449

—
9.8 MB
785
—
11.9 MB
656
Large
6.2 MB
1900
Medium
3.9 MB
3000
JPEG fine 3
Small
2.3 MB
5000
Large
3.1 MB
3700
Medium
2.0 MB
5700
JPEG normal 3
Small
1.2 MB
9300
Large
1.6 MB
7000
Medium
1.2 MB
10300
JPEG basic 3
Small
0.8 MB
15600
* Includes images taken with DX lenses when On is selected for Auto DX crop.

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100

1 All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded.
2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. Drops if
Optimal quality is selected for JPEG compression (0 117), ISO sensitivity is set
to Hi 0.3 or higher, or long exposure noise reduction or auto distortion control is on.
3 Figures assume JPEG compression is set to Size priority. Selecting Optimal
quality increases the file size of JPEG images; number of images and buffer capacity drop
accordingly.

A d3—Max. Continuous Release (0 339)
The maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single
burst can be set to any amount between 1 and 100.

493

Battery Life
The movie footage or number of shots that can be recorded with
fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery,
temperature, interval between shots, and the length of time
menus are displayed. In the case of AA batteries, capacity also
varies with make and storage conditions; some batteries can not
be used. Sample figures for the camera and optional MB-D16
multi-power battery pack are given below.
• Photographs, single-frame release mode (CIPA standard 1)
One EN-EL15 battery (camera): Approximately 1230 shots
One EN-EL15 battery (MB-D16): Approximately 1230 shots
Six AA alkaline batteries (MB-D16): Approximately 430 shots
• Photographs, continuous release mode (Nikon standard 2)
One EN-EL15 battery (camera): Approximately 4420 shots
One EN-EL15 battery (MB-D16): Approximately 4420 shots
Six AA alkaline batteries (MB-D16): Approximately 780 shots
• Movies 3
One EN-EL15 battery (camera): Approximately 55 minutes of HD
footage
One EN-EL15 battery (MB-D16): Approximately 55 minutes of HD
footage
Six AA alkaline batteries (MB-D16): Approximately 20 minutes of HD
footage

494

1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S NIKKOR 24–85mm f/3.5–4.5G ED VR
lens under the following test conditions: lens cycled from infinity to minimum range and one
photograph taken at default settings once every 30 s; flash fired once every other shot. Live
view not used.
2 Measured at 20 °C/68 °F with an AF-S NIKKOR 24–85mm f/3.5–4.5G ED VR lens under the
following test conditions: image quality set to JPEG basic, image size set to M (medium),
shutter speed 1/250 s, shutter-release button pressed halfway for three seconds and focus cycled
from infinity to minimum range three times; six shots are then taken in succession and monitor
turned on for five seconds and then turned off; cycle repeated once standby timer expires.
3 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with the camera at default settings and an AF-S
NIKKOR 24–85mm f/3.5–4.5G ED VR lens under conditions specified by the Camera and
Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Individual movies can be up to 20 minutes (1080/60p) in
length or 4 GB in size; recording may end before these limits are reached if the camera
temperature rises.

The following can reduce battery life:
• Using the monitor
• Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway
• Repeated autofocus operations
• Taking NEF (RAW) photographs
• Slow shutter speeds
• Using an optional GP-1 or GP-1A GPS unit or WR-R10/WR-1
wireless remote controller
• Using Wi-Fi or an optional UT-1 communication unit or WT-5
wireless transmitter
• Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses
To ensure that you get the most from Nikon EN-EL15
rechargeable Li-ion 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.

495

Lenses That May Block the Built-in Flash
and AF-Assist Illuminator
The lenses listed in this section may block the built-in flash or
AF-assist illuminator under some conditions.

❚❚ AF-Assist Illumination
Some lenses may block the illuminator at certain focus
distances. Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator.
AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses:
• AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II
• AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200–400mm f/4G IF-ED
• AF-S NIKKOR 200–400mm f/4G ED VR II
• AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II
At ranges under 0.7 m (2 ft 4 in.), the following lenses may block
the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when
lighting is poor:
• AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR
• AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
• AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17–55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
• AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED
• AF Zoom-Nikkor 20–35mm f/2.8D IF
• AF Zoom-Nikkor 24–85mm f/2.8–4D IF
• AF-S NIKKOR 24–85mm f/3.5–4.5G ED VR
• AF Zoom Nikkor 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6D (IF)
• AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR
• AF-S NIKKOR 28–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
• AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G
• AF Zoom Micro Nikkor ED 70–180mm f/4.5–5.6D
• AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

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At ranges under 1.0 m (3 ft 3 in.), the following lenses may block
the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when
lighting is poor:
• AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II
• AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
• AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–6.3G ED VR
• AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8G ED
• AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED
• AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28–70mm f/2.8D IF-ED
• AF-S NIKKOR 28–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
• AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED
At ranges under 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in.), the following lenses may block
the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when
lighting is poor:
• AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED
• AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
• AF-S DX NIKKOR 55–300mm f/4.5–5.6G ED VR
• AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70–200mm f/2.8G IF-ED
• AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
• AF Zoom-Nikkor 80–200mm f/2.8D ED
• AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 80–200mm f/2.8D IF-ED

497

❚❚ The Built-in Flash
The built-in flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can not
be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. It can be used
with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 24 mm (16 mm in DX
format) to 300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be
unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or focal
lengths due to shadows cast by the lens. The following
illustrations show the effect of vignetting caused by shadows
cast by the lens when the flash is used.

Shadow

Vignetting

Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash may be
unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at
ranges less than those given below:
Lens

498

AF-S DX NIKKOR 10–24mm
f/3.5–4.5G ED
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor
12–24mm f/4G IF-ED
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor
17–55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm
f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor
18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm
f/3.5–5.6G ED VR

Zoom position

Minimum distance
without vignetting

18–24 mm

No vignetting

18 mm
20–24 mm
20 mm
24–55 mm

1.0 m/3 ft 3 in.
No vignetting
2.0 m/6 ft 7 in.
1.0 m/3 ft 3 in.

18 mm

1.0 m/3 ft 3 in.

24–200 mm

No vignetting

28 mm
50–300 mm

1.0 m/3 ft 3 in.
No vignetting

Lens
AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm
f/4G ED VR
AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17–35mm
f/2.8D IF-ED
AF Zoom-Nikkor 18–35mm
f/3.5–4.5D IF-ED
AF-S NIKKOR 18–35mm
f/3.5–4.5G ED

Zoom position

Minimum distance
without vignetting

35 mm

1.5 m/4 ft 11 in.

28 mm
35 mm
24 mm
28–35 mm
28 mm
35 mm
24 mm
AF Zoom-Nikkor 20–35mm
28 mm
f/2.8D IF
35 mm
AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G
20 mm
AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED
24 mm
35 mm
AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm
f/2.8G ED
50–70 mm
24 mm
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor
24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED
35–120 mm
24 mm
AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm
28 mm
f/4G ED VR
50–120 mm
28 mm
AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28–70mm
f/2.8D IF-ED
50–70 mm
28 mm
AF-S NIKKOR 28–300mm
35 mm
f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
50–300 mm
PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED *
24 mm
* When not shifted or tilted.

1.5 m/4 ft 11 in.
No vignetting
1.0 m/3 ft 3 in.
No vignetting
1.5 m/4 ft 11 in.
No vignetting
1.5 m/4 ft 11 in.
1.0 m/3 ft 3 in.
No vignetting
1.0 m/3 ft 3 in.
1.0 m/3 ft 3 in.
1.5 m/4 ft 11 in.
No vignetting
1.0 m/3 ft 3 in.
No vignetting
2.0 m/6 ft 7 in.
1.0 m/3 ft 3 in.
No vignetting
1.0 m/3 ft 3 in.
No vignetting
1.5 m/4 ft 11 in.
1.0 m/3 ft 3 in.
No vignetting
1.5 m/4 ft 11 in.

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When used with the AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED, the flash
will be unable to light the entire subject at all ranges.
The built-in flash can also be used with the following non-CPU
lenses: Nikon Series E and 24–300 mm NIKKOR (AI-S, AI-, and AImodifed). AI 50–300mm f/4.5, modified AI 50–300mm f/4.5, AI-S
50–300mm f/4.5 ED, and AI 50–300mm f/4.5 ED lenses must be
used at a zoom position of 70 mm or above. With AI-S and
AI 25–50mm f/4 ED lenses, the ranges above which vignetting
will not occur are: 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) at a zoom position of 25 mm
and 1.0 m (3 ft 3 in.) at a zoom position of 28 mm; vignetting will
not occur at zoom positions of 35 mm or above.

500

Index
Symbols
i (Auto mode).....................................34
j (Auto (flash off) mode).................34
h (Scene mode) ...........................41
q (Special effects) .......................46
k (Portrait).............................................42
l (Landscape)......................................42
p (Child).................................................42
m (Sports)...............................................42
n (Close up) ..........................................43
o (Night portrait) ................................43
r (Night landscape)...........................43
s (Party/indoor) ..................................43
t (Beach/snow)...................................44
u (Sunset)..............................................44
v (Dusk/dawn).....................................44
w (Pet portrait).....................................44
x (Candlelight)......................................45
y (Blossom)...........................................45
z (Autumn colors) ..............................45
0 (Food) ..................................................45
% (Night vision) ...................................47
g (Color sketch) ..........................47, 50
i (Miniature effect)...................48, 51
u (Selective color) .......................48, 52
1 (Silhouette).......................................48
2 (High key)..........................................49
3 (Low key) ...........................................49
P (Programmed auto).........................89
S (Shutter-priority auto) ....................90
A (Aperture-priority auto) .................91
M (Manual)..............................................93
U1/U2.........................................................99
S (Single frame) ................................ 103
T (Continuous low speed) .103, 338
U (Continuous high speed) ........ 103
J (Quiet shutter-release)............... 103

M (Qc shutter-release) ...................103
E (Self-timer)............................ 103, 106
V (Mirror up)......................... 104, 109
! (Face-priority AF) ........................... 58
$ (Wide-area AF) ................................ 58
% (Normal-area AF)............................ 58
& (Subject-tracking AF) ................. 58
a (Matrix) ................................. 139, 335
Z (Center-weighted)............ 139, 335
b (Spot)...............................................139
h (Highlight-weighted) ...............139
AUTO (Auto flash) ................................181
Y (Red-eye reduction)......... 181, 183
SLOW (Slow sync) ...................... 181, 183
REAR (Rear-curtain sync)..................183
E (Exposure compensation).........143
Y (Flash compensation)...............188
O (Flexible program).......................... 89
a (Live view) button.................. 54, 66
P button .......16, 61, 71, 198, 245, 396
R (Info) button...................... 12, 64, 75
D switch.......................................... 5, 342
m (White balance) .................. 145, 321
L (Preset manual) ............... 145, 155
D (Bracketing)................................202
I (Focus indicator) ......... 36, 129, 133
t (Memory buffer)............................105
N (Flash-ready indicator).................. 40

Numerics
1.2× (30×20) 1.2×.................... 110, 111
12-bit .....................................................117
14-bit .....................................................117
3D-tracking ......................124, 125, 126

A
AC adapter ................................ 441, 445
Accessories..........................................441

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Accessory terminal .......................... 443
Active D-Lighting.................... 175, 212
Add items (My Menu) ..................... 421
ADL bracketing ........................212, 353
Adobe RGB ......................................... 314
Advanced (HDMI)............................. 279
AE & flash (Auto bracketing set) 202,
353
AE lock.................................................. 141
AE only (Auto bracketing set)..... 202,
353
AE-L/AF-L button...... 129, 141, 361, 373
AF................................... 57–59, 120–130
AF area brackets ..................10, 29, 247
AF fine-tune ....................................... 389
AF point illumination...................... 329
AF-A ...................................................... 121
AF-area mode............................. 58, 123
AF-assist......................................332, 439
AF-C.............................................. 121, 326
AF-F ..........................................................57
AF-mode button........ 57, 59, 121, 125
AF-S ....................................... 57, 121, 327
After delete......................................... 307
Angle of view............................ 111, 432
Aperture ..........................................91–93
Aperture-priority auto.......................91
Aspect ratio ................................. 76, 399
Assign AE-L/AF-L button ......361, 373
Assign Fn button..................... 356, 370
Assign MB-D16 4 button.............. 367
Assign movie record button ........ 366
Assign preview button.......... 361, 372
Assign remote (WR) Fn button.... 368
Assign shutter button .................... 373
Auto (White balance)...................... 145
Auto bracketing....................... 202, 353
Auto bracketing set......................... 353
Auto distortion control .................. 316
Auto DX crop ..................................... 111
Auto flash............................................ 181

502

Auto FP high-speed sync. .... 345, 346
Auto image rotation ........................382
Auto ISO sensitivity control 136, 322
Auto-area AF ............................ 124, 126
Autoexposure lock ...........................141
Autofocus ....................57–59, 120–130
Autofocus mode ........................57, 121
Auto-servo AF ....................................121
Available settings .............................460

B
Backlight ......................................... 5, 342
Backup (Role played by card in Slot
2) ...........................................................119
Battery ................... 25, 26, 30, 383, 487
Battery info .........................................383
Battery life ...........................................494
Battery order ......................................344
Battery pack.. 343, 344, 367, 383, 441
Beep.......................................................338
Black-and-white (Monochrome) .400
Blue intensifier (Filter effects) ......401
Body cap ......................................... 3, 442
Border ...................................................272
Bracketing ................................. 202, 353
Bracketing order ...............................354
Built-in AF-assist illuminator.........332
Built-in flash.................................40, 180
Bulb................................................... 93, 95
Burst ...................................219, 339, 357

C
Calendar playback............................244
Camera Control Pro 2......................444
Capture NX-D .........116, 268, 378, 384
CEC............................................... 278, 280
Center-weighted..................... 139, 335
Charging the battery......................... 25
Choose color temp. (White balance) .
145, 152

Choose image area71, 111, 113, 360,
362, 366
Choose start/end point.....................81
Clean image sensor ......................... 448
Clock ..................................................... 381
Clock battery.........................................15
Cloudy (White balance).................. 145
CLS......................................................... 433
Color balance..................................... 402
Color outline ...................................... 413
Color sketch.......................... 47, 50, 414
Color space......................................... 314
Color temperature ........ 145, 147, 152
Commander mode .......................... 348
Communication unit..............269, 442
Compatible lenses ........................... 426
Compressed (Type).......................... 117
Computer............................................ 262
Conformity marking...............392, 489
Connector for external microphone .
2
Continuous high speed ................. 103
Continuous low speed ..........103, 338
Continuous release mode............. 103
Continuous-servo AF .............121, 326
Control panel.......................................... 8
Copy image(s).................................... 303
Copyright ...................................252, 385
CPU contacts...................................... 429
CPU lens........................................ 33, 426
Creative Lighting System .............. 433
Cropping (PictBridge [Setup] menu)
272
Cross screen (Filter effects)........... 401
Custom Settings ............................... 323
Customize command dials ........... 363
Cyanotype (Monochrome) ........... 400

D
Date and time............................. 28, 381
Date format ........................................ 381

Daylight saving time........................381
DCF.........................................................488
Default settings ... 199, 292, 311, 318,
326
Delayed remote (Remote control
mode (ML-L3))..................................193
Delete.............................................38, 258
Delete all images...............................260
Delete current image ...............38, 258
Delete selected images ..................260
Depth-of-field ...................................... 92
Destination...................................72, 319
Device control (HDMI).....................278
Digital Print Order Format.. 274, 275,
488
Diopter adjustment control...29, 443
Direct sunlight (White balance)...145
Distortion control .............................412
D-Lighting ...........................................397
DPOF...................................274, 275, 488
DPOF print order...............................275
DX (24 × 16) 1.5 ×............. 76, 110, 111
DX format ............................................110
Dynamic-area AF............123, 126, 329

E
Easy exposure compensation ......334
Easy ISO ................................................341
Edit movie.....................................81, 245
Electronic rangefinder ....................133
Ethernet...................................... 269, 442
EV steps for exposure cntrl............333
Exif..........................................................488
Exposure ....................................139–144
Exposure bracketing.............. 202, 353
Exposure comp. for flash................353
Exposure compensation ................143
Exposure delay mode......................339
Exposure indicator ...................... 63, 94
Exposure lock .....................................141
Exposure meters ........................39, 336

503

Exposure preview ........................55, 62
Exposure program ........................... 462
External microphone .........................73
Eye-Fi upload..................................... 391

F
Face detection................................... 335
Face-priority AF ...................................58
File naming......................................... 313
File number sequence.................... 340
Filter effects...............................169, 401
Fine-tune optimal exposure ........ 336
Fine-tuning white balance ........... 149
Firmware version.............................. 392
Fisheye ................................................. 413
Flash 40, 180, 181, 188, 190, 345, 433
Flash (White balance) ..................... 145
Flash bracketing ...................... 202, 353
Flash cntrl for built-in flash........... 347
Flash compensation........................ 188
Flash mode................................181, 183
Flash only (Auto bracketing set) 202,
353
Flash range ......................................... 187
Flash ready indicator ...... 40, 191, 438
Flash shutter speed ................ 185, 346
Flash sync speed ............345, 346, 479
Flash warning .................................... 339
Flat (Set Picture Control) ............... 165
Flexible program.................................89
Flicker reduction............................... 380
Fluorescent (White balance) ........ 145
Fn button ...........................114, 356, 370
f-number ................................89, 92, 431
Focal length .............................. 237, 432
Focal plane mark.............................. 133
Focus indicator .................36, 129, 133
Focus lock ........................................... 129
Focus mode................................. 57, 121
Focus point..... 58, 123, 127, 133, 329,
330, 331

504

Focus point illumination................329
Focus point wrap-around..............330
Focus tracking.......................... 122, 328
Focus tracking with lock-on..........328
Focusing screen ................................479
Focus-mode selector................57, 120
Format memory card ......................375
Frame interval (Slide show) ..........308
Frame size/frame rate ..............71, 319
Framing guides ............................ 64, 75
Frequency response .................71, 320
Front-curtain sync ............................183
Full-frame playback .........................241
Full-time servo AF............................... 57
FV lock...................................................190
FX (36 × 24) 1.0 × .................... 110, 111
FX format .............................................110

G
GPS............................................... 239, 253
Green intensifier (Filter effects) ...401
Group-area AF.......................... 124, 329

H
H.264 .....................................................484
HDMI ............................. 65, 78, 277, 488
HDMI connector.....................................2
HDMI-CEC.................................. 278, 280
Headphone volume........................... 72
Headphones ......................................... 73
Help ......................................................... 21
Hi (Sensitivity) ....................................135
Hide image..........................................301
High definition......................... 277, 488
High Dynamic Range (HDR)..........177
High ISO NR ........................................317
Highlight display................................. 72
Highlights............................................248
Histogram.................. 64, 249, 250, 355

I
Image area ......... 76, 77, 110, 113, 118
Image comment ............................... 384
Image Dust Off ref photo .............. 378
Image overlay .................................... 403
Image quality..................................... 115
Image review .................. 234, 242, 307
Image size ........................................... 118
Image type (Slide show) ................ 308
Incandescent (White balance)..... 145
Index marking ............70, 80, 370, 372
Index print .......................................... 274
In-focus indicator .............36, 129, 133
Information ................................. 12, 246
Information display .... 12, 64, 75, 341
Interval timer shooting .................. 222
ISO sensitivity ................. 134, 136, 322
ISO sensitivity settings ..........136, 322
ISO sensitivity step value............... 333
i-TTL.................................... 184, 185, 348

J
JPEG....................................................... 115
JPEG basic ........................................... 115
JPEG compression............................ 117
JPEG fine.............................................. 115
JPEG normal ....................................... 115

L
L (large).......................................... 77, 118
LAN........................................................ 442
Landscape (Set Picture Control) . 165
Language ............................................ 381
LCD illumination...........................5, 342
Lens ...................... 27, 33, 235, 389, 426
Lens focus ring ........................... 60, 132
Lens mount ....................................3, 133
Live view........................... 54–65, 66–78
Live view photography .....................54
Live view selector.........................54, 66

Lo (Sensitivity)....................................135
Location data ........................... 239, 253
Lock mirror up for cleaning...........451
Long exposure NR ............................317
Lossless compressed (Type)..........117

M
M (medium) ..................................77, 118
Manage Picture Control .................170
Manual...........................................93, 132
Manual (Flash cntrl for built-in flash)
347
Manual focus ..................... 60, 132, 329
Matrix metering....................... 139, 335
Max. continuous release ................339
Maximum aperture .......187, 430, 439
Maximum sensitivity.............. 137, 322
MB-D16...........343, 344, 367, 383, 441
MB-D16 battery type .......................343
Memory buffer...................................105
Memory card ....26, 31, 119, 375, 491,
492
Memory card capacity.....................492
Metering...............................................139
Microphone .......................................... 73
Microphone sensitivity ............71, 320
Miniature effect ...................48, 51, 416
Minimum aperture ...................... 33, 88
Minimum shutter speed.................137
Mired .....................................................151
Mirror..................................109, 193, 451
Mirror up .................................... 104, 109
Mode dial..................................................6
Mode dial lock release .........................6
Modeling flash ...................................353
Monitor.................. 17, 37, 54, 241, 376
Monitor brightness ............62, 72, 376
Monitor color balance.....................377
Monitor off delay ..............................337
Monitor pre-flash .................... 185, 191
Monochrome............................ 165, 400

505

Movie ISO sensitivity settings...... 322
Movie live view .................66, 370–373
Movie quality.............................. 71, 320
Movie shooting menu.................... 318
Movie-record button ............... 68, 366
Movies..................................66, 370–373
Multiple exposure............................ 216
Multi-selector power aperture .......72
My Menu ............................................. 421

N
NEF (RAW)............... 115, 117, 313, 406
NEF (RAW) bit depth ....................... 117
NEF (RAW) processing.................... 406
NEF (RAW) recording ...................... 117
Network......................................269, 374
Network connection ....................... 284
Neutral (Set Picture Control)........ 165
Nikon Transfer 2 ............................... 267
No. of copies (PictBridge [Setup]
menu) ................................................. 272
Non-CPU lens...................235, 427, 431
Non-CPU lens data........................... 235
Normal-area AF....................................58
Number of focus points................. 330
Number of shots............................... 494

O
OK button ........................................... 354
Optimal quality (JPEG compression)
117
Optional flash ........................... 348, 433
Output resolution (HDMI)............. 278
Overflow (Role played by card in
Slot 2).................................................. 119
Overview data ................................... 254

P
Page size.............................................. 272
Perspective control ......................... 415
Photo information ..................246, 302

506

Photo shooting menu.....................310
PictBridge .................................. 271, 488
Picture Controls....................... 165, 167
Picture size ..........................................432
PIN-entry WPS....................................285
Pitching ................................................388
Playback........................................37, 241
Playback display options ...............302
Playback folder ..................................300
Playback information ............ 246, 302
Playback menu ..................................300
Playback slot and folder.................245
Playback zoom...................................255
Portrait (Set Picture Control) ........165
Power aperture.......... 72, 73, 370, 372
Power connector .................... 441, 445
Predictive focus tracking ...............122
Preset manual (White balance)...145,
155
Press the shutter-release button all
the way down .................................... 36
Press the shutter-release button
halfway ................................................. 36
Preview button................. 92, 361, 372
Print (DPOF)........................................274
Print options (PictBridge [Setup]
menu)..................................................272
Print select...........................................274
Printing.................................................271
Programmed auto.............................. 89
Protecting photographs ................257
Push-button WPS .............................284
Pv button............. 70, 92, 353, 361, 372

Q
Qc (quiet continuous) shutterrelease.................................................103
Quick retouch ....................................411
Quick-response remote (Remote
control mode (ML-L3)) ..................193
Quiet shutter-release ......................103

R
Rank items (My Menu).................... 424
RAW Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2 (Role played
by card in Slot 2) ............................. 119
Rear-curtain sync.............................. 183
Recent settings.................................. 425
Red intensifier (Filter effects) ....... 401
Red-eye correction .......................... 398
Red-eye reduction ..................181, 183
Release button to use dial............. 365
Release mode ................................7, 103
Release mode dial........................7, 103
Release mode dial lock release7, 103
Remote control ........................193, 444
Remote control mode (ML-L3) .... 193
Remote cord................................ 95, 443
Remote mirror-up (Remote control
mode (ML-L3)) ................................. 193
Remote on duration (ML-L3)........ 337
Remove items (My Menu) ............. 423
Removing the lens from the camera
33
Repeating flash ................................. 347
Reset .........................199, 311, 318, 326
Reset custom settings .................... 326
Reset movie shooting menu........ 318
Reset photo shooting menu ........ 311
Reset user settings........................... 101
Resize.................................................... 408
Restoring default settings...199, 292,
311, 318, 326
Retouch menu..........................245, 393
Reverse indicators............................ 366
RGB ...............................................249, 314
Role played by card in Slot 2........ 119
Rotate tall............................................ 308

S
S (small) ......................................... 77, 118
Save selected frame ....................81, 86

Save user settings............................... 99
Save/load settings ............................386
Saving camera settings...................386
Scene mode .......................................... 41
SD memory card....... 26, 31, 119, 491,
492
Select date........................261, 274, 301
Select to send to smart device/
deselect .................................... 245, 289
Selective color......................48, 52, 417
Self-timer ..........................103, 106, 337
Sensitivity .........................134, 136, 322
Sepia (Monochrome).......................400
Set clock from satellite....................239
Set Picture Control ................. 165, 321
Setup menu ........................................374
Shade (White balance)....................145
Shooting data ....................................251
Shooting menus...................... 310, 318
Shutter speed................................ 90, 93
Shutter-priority auto.......................... 90
Shutter-release button . 36, 129, 141,
336, 373
Shutter-release button AE-L .........336
Side-by-side comparison ...............419
Single frame........................................103
Single-point AF........................ 123, 126
Single-servo AF................. 57, 121, 327
Size..................................................77, 118
Size priority (JPEG compression).117
Skylight (Filter effects) ....................401
Slide show ...........................................308
Slot ...............................31, 119, 245, 319
Slot empty release lock...................365
Slow sync ................................... 181, 183
Smart device.......................................281
Soft (Filter effects).............................402
Speaker......................................................4
Special effects ...................................... 46
Speedlight ...........................................433
Spot........................................................139

507

Spot white balance.......................... 159
sRGB...................................................... 314
SSID ....................................................... 286
Standard (Set Picture Control) .... 165
Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR ....
185, 435
Standby timer.................... 39, 239, 336
Start printing (PictBridge) .... 273, 275
Storage folder.................................... 311
Store points by orientation .......... 331
Straighten ........................................... 411
Sub-dial frame advance................. 364
Subject-tracking AF............................58

T
Television ............................................ 277
Thumbnail playback .............. 243, 355
Tilting monitor .....................................17
Time ............................................... 28, 381
Time stamp (PictBridge) ................ 272
Time zone ........................................... 381
Time zone and date......................... 381
Time-lapse photography............... 229
Timer............................................106, 222
Toning......................................... 168, 170
Trim ....................................................... 399
Trimming movies ................................81
Tripod........................................................ 3
Two-button reset ............................. 199
Type D lens................................426, 429
Type E lens................................. 426, 429
Type G lens ................................426, 429

U
USB cable ............................................ 266
User settings .........................................99
UT-1.............................................. 269, 442
UTC............................................... 240, 253

V
View SSID ............................................ 287

508

Viewfinder ................... 10, 29, 443, 478
Viewfinder eyepiece ........................107
Viewfinder eyepiece cap................107
Viewfinder focus ........................29, 443
Viewfinder grid display...................341
ViewNX 2.................................... 262, 314
Vignette control ................................315
Virtual horizon ........... 64, 75, 359, 388
Vivid (Set Picture Control) .............165
Volume ..........................................80, 309

W
Warm filter (Filter effects) ..............401
WB .......................................145, 208, 321
WB bracketing (Auto bracketing set)
208, 353
White balance .................145, 208, 321
Wide-area AF........................................ 58
Wi-Fi.......................................................281
Wind noise reduction...............72, 321
Wireless Mobile Utility .281, 282, 283
Wireless network ...........269, 281, 442
Wireless remote controller.. 197, 368
Wireless transmitter............... 269, 442
WT-5 ............................................ 269, 442

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