Nikon Camcorder D5300 Users Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
En
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera.
To get
the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and
keep them where they will be read by all who use the product.
Where to Find It
Find what you’re looking for from:
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are
used:
Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in bold.
Camera Settings
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
Help
Use the camera’s on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics.
See page 8
for details.
AFor Your Safety
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety”
(0viii–xiv).
The Table of Contents ............ 0iError Messages........................ 0256
Troubleshooting..................... 0251 The Index................................. 0274
DThis icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to
prevent damage to the camera.
AThis icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the
camera.
0This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.
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For Your Safety ........................................................................................................................viii
Notices.......................................................................................................................................... xi
Location Data............................................................................................................................ xv
Wireless ......................................................................................................................................xvi
Introduction 1
Getting to Know the Camera................................................................................................. 1
The Camera Body...................................................................................................................... 1
The Mode Dial ............................................................................................................................ 3
The Viewfinder........................................................................................................................... 4
The Monitor ................................................................................................................................ 5
The Information Display.........................................................................................................6
Camera Menus: An Overview ................................................................................................ 8
First Steps ...................................................................................................................................11
“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (iand j)19
Framing Photos in the Viewfinder.....................................................................................20
Viewing Photographs............................................................................................................22
Deleting Unwanted Pictures...............................................................................................22
Framing Photos in the Monitor ..........................................................................................24
Viewing Photographs............................................................................................................26
Deleting Unwanted Pictures...............................................................................................26
Recording Movies ....................................................................................................................27
Viewing Movies........................................................................................................................28
Deleting Unwanted Movies ................................................................................................29
Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) 30
The Mode Dial ..........................................................................................................................31
kPortrait...............................................................................................................................31
lLandscape........................................................................................................................31
pChild...................................................................................................................................31
mSports.................................................................................................................................32
nClose up ............................................................................................................................32
Table of Contents
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Other Scenes ............................................................................................................................ 33
oNight Portrait..................................................................................................................33
rNight Landscape ........................................................................................................... 33
sParty/Indoor....................................................................................................................34
tBeach/Snow.................................................................................................................... 34
uSunset ............................................................................................................................... 34
vDusk/Dawn...................................................................................................................... 35
wPet Portrait ...................................................................................................................... 35
xCandlelight ....................................................................................................................... 35
yBlossom ............................................................................................................................ 36
zAutumn Colors............................................................................................................... 36
0Food.................................................................................................................................... 36
Special Effects 37
%Night Vision..................................................................................................................... 37
gColor Sketch ................................................................................................................... 38
'Toy Camera Effect ......................................................................................................... 38
(Miniature Effect............................................................................................................. 38
3Selective Color ............................................................................................................... 39
1Silhouette ........................................................................................................................ 39
2High Key ........................................................................................................................... 39
3Low Key ............................................................................................................................ 40
)HDR Painting................................................................................................................... 40
Options Available in Live View .......................................................................................... 41
More on Photography 45
Choosing a Release Mode ....................................................................................................45
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) ..................................................................................46
Quiet Shutter Release ............................................................................................................48
Self-Timer Mode.......................................................................................................................49
Focus (Viewfinder Photography) .......................................................................................51
Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode ..................................................... 51
Choosing How the Focus Point Is Selected: AF-Area Mode.................................... 53
Focus Point Selection............................................................................................................ 55
Focus Lock................................................................................................................................. 55
Manual Focus........................................................................................................................... 57
Image Quality and Size..........................................................................................................59
Image Quality........................................................................................................................... 59
Image Size ................................................................................................................................. 61
Using the Built-in Flash..........................................................................................................62
Auto Pop-up Modes .............................................................................................................. 62
Manual Pop-up Modes ......................................................................................................... 64
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ISO Sensitivity............................................................................................................................67
Interval Timer Photography.................................................................................................68
Remote Control Photography.............................................................................................70
Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control.....................................................................70
Restoring Default Settings ...................................................................................................72
Location Data............................................................................................................................74
Embedding Location Data in Photos and Movies.......................................................74
Track Logs..................................................................................................................................76
Deleting Logs ...........................................................................................................................78
GPS Options..............................................................................................................................79
P, S, A, and M Modes 82
Shutter Speed and Aperture................................................................................................82
Mode P (Programmed Auto) ..............................................................................................84
Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) ..........................................................................................85
Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto).......................................................................................86
Mode M (Manual)....................................................................................................................87
Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only).............................................................................88
Exposure .....................................................................................................................................90
Metering.....................................................................................................................................90
Autoexposure Lock ................................................................................................................91
Exposure Compensation......................................................................................................92
Flash Compensation ..............................................................................................................93
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows ...............................................................94
Active D-Lighting....................................................................................................................94
High Dynamic Range (HDR) ................................................................................................96
Multiple Exposure....................................................................................................................98
White Balance ........................................................................................................................ 101
Fine-Tuning White Balance .............................................................................................. 103
Preset Manual........................................................................................................................ 104
Bracketing ............................................................................................................................... 108
Picture Controls..................................................................................................................... 111
Selecting a Picture Control............................................................................................... 111
Modifying Picture Controls .............................................................................................. 112
Creating Custom Picture Controls ................................................................................. 115
Sharing Custom Picture Controls................................................................................... 117
Live View 118
Framing Photographs in the Monitor ........................................................................... 118
Focusing in Live View ......................................................................................................... 119
The Live View Display......................................................................................................... 122
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Recording and Viewing Movies 126
Recording Movies................................................................................................................. 126
Movie Settings.......................................................................................................................128
Viewing Movies ..................................................................................................................... 130
Editing Movies ....................................................................................................................... 131
Trimming Movies..................................................................................................................131
Saving Selected Frames .....................................................................................................134
Playback and Deletion 135
Full-Frame Playback.............................................................................................................135
Photo Information................................................................................................................136
Thumbnail Playback ............................................................................................................ 140
Calendar Playback................................................................................................................ 141
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........................................................................... 142
Protecting Photographs from Deletion........................................................................ 143
Rating Pictures....................................................................................................................... 144
Rating Individual Pictures..................................................................................................144
Rating Multiple Pictures.....................................................................................................145
Deleting Photographs ........................................................................................................ 146
Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback........................................................146
The Playback Menu..............................................................................................................147
Slide Shows............................................................................................................................. 149
Slide Show Options..............................................................................................................150
Connections 151
Installing ViewNX 2 .............................................................................................................. 151
Using ViewNX 2..................................................................................................................... 153
Copy Pictures to the Computer.......................................................................................153
View Pictures..........................................................................................................................154
Printing Photographs.......................................................................................................... 156
Connecting the Printer.......................................................................................................156
Printing Pictures One at a Time.......................................................................................157
Printing Multiple Pictures..................................................................................................159
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set .........................................................................162
Viewing Pictures on TV ....................................................................................................... 164
Standard Definition Devices.............................................................................................164
High-Definition Devices.....................................................................................................165
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Wi-Fi 167
What Wi-Fi Can Do for You................................................................................................ 167
Accessing the Camera......................................................................................................... 168
WPS (Android Only) ............................................................................................................ 169
PIN Entry (Android Only) ................................................................................................... 170
SSID (Android and iOS) ...................................................................................................... 171
Selecting Pictures for Upload........................................................................................... 173
Selecting Individual Pictures for Upload..................................................................... 173
Selecting Multiple Pictures for Upload ........................................................................ 174
Camera Menus 175
DThe Playback Menu: Managing Images ........................................................................... 175
Playback Folder................................................................................................................ 175
Playback Display Options............................................................................................. 176
Image Review ................................................................................................................... 176
Rotate Tall .......................................................................................................................... 176
CThe Shooting Menu: Shooting Options ............................................................................ 177
Reset Shooting Menu .................................................................................................... 177
Storage Folder.................................................................................................................. 178
NEF (RAW) Recording..................................................................................................... 178
Auto Distortion Control ................................................................................................ 179
Color Space........................................................................................................................ 179
Long Exposure NR........................................................................................................... 180
High ISO NR ....................................................................................................................... 180
ISO Sensitivity Settings.................................................................................................. 180
ACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings................................................................... 182
Reset Custom Settings................................................................................................... 183
a: Autofocus ........................................................................................................................... 184
a1: AF-C Priority Selection............................................................................................ 184
a2: Number of Focus Points......................................................................................... 184
a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator................................................................................. 185
a4: Rangefinder ................................................................................................................ 185
b: Exposure............................................................................................................................. 186
b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl.................................................................................. 186
c: Timers/AE Lock ................................................................................................................. 186
c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L ................................................................................ 186
c2: Auto off Timers .......................................................................................................... 186
c3: Self-Timer..................................................................................................................... 187
c4: Remote on Duration (ML-L3)................................................................................ 187
d: Shooting/Display............................................................................................................. 187
d1: Beep .............................................................................................................................. 187
d2: Viewfinder Grid Display ......................................................................................... 188
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d3: ISO Display ..................................................................................................................188
d4: File Number Sequence ...........................................................................................188
d5: Exposure Delay Mode .............................................................................................189
d6: Print Date.....................................................................................................................190
e: Bracketing/Flash...............................................................................................................192
e1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash ..................................................................................192
e2: Auto Bracketing Set .................................................................................................192
f: Controls ................................................................................................................................193
f1: Assign Fn Button ........................................................................................................193
f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button .........................................................................................194
f3: Reverse Dial Rotation................................................................................................194
f4: Slot Empty Release Lock..........................................................................................194
f5: Reverse Indicators......................................................................................................194
BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup.......................................................................................... 195
Format Memory Card .....................................................................................................196
Monitor Brightness..........................................................................................................196
Info Display Format.........................................................................................................197
Auto Info Display..............................................................................................................199
Image Dust Off Ref Photo .............................................................................................199
Flicker Reduction..............................................................................................................200
Time Zone and Date .......................................................................................................201
Language ............................................................................................................................201
Auto Image Rotation ......................................................................................................202
Image Comment ..............................................................................................................202
Video Mode........................................................................................................................202
Remote Control ................................................................................................................203
Eye-Fi Upload ....................................................................................................................204
Conformity Marking........................................................................................................204
Firmware Version .............................................................................................................204
NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ................................................................. 205
Creating Retouched Copies..............................................................................................206
D-Lighting...........................................................................................................................207
Red-Eye Correction..........................................................................................................207
Trim .......................................................................................................................................208
Monochrome.....................................................................................................................208
Filter Effects........................................................................................................................209
Color Balance.....................................................................................................................210
Image Overlay ...................................................................................................................211
NEF (RAW) Processing ....................................................................................................213
Resize....................................................................................................................................214
Quick Retouch...................................................................................................................215
Straighten ...........................................................................................................................215
Distortion Control............................................................................................................215
Fisheye.................................................................................................................................216
Color Outline .....................................................................................................................216
Color Sketch.......................................................................................................................216
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Perspective Control ........................................................................................................ 217
Miniature Effect................................................................................................................ 218
Selective Color.................................................................................................................. 219
Side-by-side Comparison ............................................................................................. 221
mRecent Settings/OMy Menu....................................................................................... 222
Choosing a Menu................................................................................................................. 222
m Recent Settings................................................................................................................ 222
O My Menu ............................................................................................................................ 223
Technical Notes 226
Compatible Lenses...............................................................................................................226
Compatible CPU Lenses .................................................................................................... 226
Compatible Non-CPU Lenses .......................................................................................... 228
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)................................................................................. 232
Flash Units Compatible with the Creative Lighting System (CLS)...................... 232
Other Accessories ................................................................................................................. 236
Approved Memory Cards.................................................................................................. 238
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter ........................................................ 239
Caring for the Camera......................................................................................................... 240
Storage..................................................................................................................................... 240
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 240
Image Sensor Cleaning...................................................................................................... 241
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions............................................................. 245
Caring for the Camera........................................................................................................ 245
Caring for the Battery ......................................................................................................... 246
Available Settings ................................................................................................................. 248
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 251
Battery/Display ..................................................................................................................... 251
Shooting (All Modes) .......................................................................................................... 251
Shooting (P, S, A, M)........................................................................................................... 253
Playback .................................................................................................................................. 253
Location Data ........................................................................................................................ 255
Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks) ................................................................................................. 255
Miscellaneous........................................................................................................................ 255
Error Messages....................................................................................................................... 256
Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 259
Lenses....................................................................................................................................... 266
Memory Card Capacity ....................................................................................................... 272
Battery Life .............................................................................................................................. 273
Index.......................................................................................................................................... 274
viii
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:
❚❚ WARNINGS
AKeep the sun out of the frame
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.
ADo not look at the sun through the viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light
source through the viewfinder could
cause permanent visual impairment.
AUsing 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.
ATurn off immediately in the event of 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 Nikon-authorized
service center for inspection.
ADo 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.
AKeep 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.
ADo not disassemble
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.
ADo 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.
ADo 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.
AThis icon marks warnings.
To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using
this Nikon product.
ix
ADo 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.
ADo not aim a flash at the operator of a motor
vehicle
Failure to observe this precaution could
result in accidents.
AObserve caution when using the flash
•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.
AAvoid 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.
ADo not carry tripods with a lens or camera
attached
You could trip or accidentally strike
others, resulting in injury.
AObserve proper precautions when handling
batteries
Batteries may leak or explode 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.
•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.
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AObserve proper precautions when handling the
charger
•Keep dry.
Failure to observe this
precaution could result in 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 go near the charger during
thunderstorms.
Failure to observe this
precaution could result in electric
shock.
•Do not handle the plug or charger with
wet hands.
Failure to observe this
precaution could result in electric shock.
•Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from one
voltage to another or with DC-to-AC
inverters.
Failure to observe this
precaution could damage the product
or cause overheating or fire.
AUse 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.
ACD-ROMs
CD-ROMs containing software or
manuals should not be played back on
audio CD equipment.
Playing CD-ROMs
on an audio CD player could cause
hearing loss or damage the equipment.
AFollow the directions of airline and hospital
personnel
Remove Eye-Fi cards, disable Wi-Fi, and
select Off for Location data > Record
location data before boarding an
aircraft, and turn the product off during
takeoff and landing or when so directed
by airline or hospital staff. Radio waves
emitted by the device could interfere
with aircraft navigation or hospital
medical equipment.
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Notices
•No part of the manuals included with this
product may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or
translated into any language in any form,
by any means, without Nikon’s prior
written permission.
•Nikon reserves the right to change the
specifications of the hardware and
software described in these manuals at
any time and without prior notice.
•Nikon will not be held liable for any
damages resulting from the use of this
product.
•While every effort has been made to
ensure that the information in these
manuals is accurate and complete, we
would appreciate it were you to bring any
errors or omissions to the attention of the
Nikon representative in your area (address
provided separately).
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B
Notices for Customers in Europe
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED
BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
xii
Notices for Customers in the U.S.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 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/television technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user 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.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided by
Nikon for your equipment.
Using other
interface cables may exceed the limits of
Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Notice for Customers in the State of California
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product
may expose you to lead, a chemical known to
the State of California to cause birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands
after handling.
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road,
Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
The Battery Charger
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper
configuration for the power outlet if needed.
This power unit is intended to be correctly
oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
D5300
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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 or
reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money,
coins, securities, government bonds, or
local government bonds, even if such
copies or reproductions are stamped
“Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of paper
money, coins, or securities which are
circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the
government has been obtained, the
copying or reproduction of unused postage
stamps or post cards issued by the
government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps
issued by the government and of certified
documents stipulated by law is prohibited.
•Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on
copies or reproductions of securities issued
by private companies (shares, bills, checks,
gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or
coupon tickets, except when a minimum of
necessary copies are to be provided for
business use by a company.
Also, do not
copy or reproduce passports issued by the
government, licenses issued by public
agencies and private groups, ID cards, and
tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
•Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of
copyrighted creative works such as books,
music, paintings, woodcuts, 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.
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, select Off
for Location data > Record location data (074) in the setup menu and, 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 (0104).
To delete track log data on a memory card,
select Location data > Log list and delete all logs as described on page 78.
Wi-Fi settings can
be reset to default values by selecting Wi-Fi > Network settings > Reset network settings in
the setup menu.
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
xiv
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.
DUse 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.
ABefore 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.
ALife-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/
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Location Data
Track logs: Location data will be recorded with pictures taken while On is selected for Location
data > Record location data (074).
In addition, if Start is selected for Location data >
Create log > Log location data in the setup menu (076), the camera continues to log
location data even while off.
Radio waves produced by the device may affect medical
equipment and aircraft navigation systems; in situations in which the use of satellite
navigation devices is restricted or prohibited, such as in hospitals or aircraft, be sure to select
Off for Record location data and turn the camera off.
Sharing location data: Note that addresses and other personal information may be inferred from
the location data stored in track logs or embedded in images.
Exercise caution when sharing
images and track logs or when posting them to the Internet or other locations where they can
be viewed by third parties.
See “Disposing of Data Storage Devices” (0xiii) for information on
erasing location data before disposing of the camera or memory cards.
Navigation: The position, altitude, and other location data reported by the device are
approximations only and are not intended for surveying or navigation.
Be sure to take
appropriate maps or other navigational devices with you when using the product during such
outdoor activities as mountain climbing or hiking.
Restrictions on use: The location data function may not perform as expected in some countries or
regions, including (as of November, 2013) China and in the vicinity of the Chinese border. Some
countries, including China, prohibit unauthorized use of satellite navigation and other location
data devices; before travelling, check with your travel agent or the embassy or tourism board
of the countries you will be visiting. Where use is prohibited, select Off for Record location
data.
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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.
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 Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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 D5300,
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, declares that the D5300 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_D5300.pdf
Notice for Customers in Singapore
This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of certification labels not
affixed to the device is given below.
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 the design of wireless networks, specialized
attacks may allow unauthorized access even when security is enabled.
Trade Name:
Model: D5300
Complies with
IDA Standards
DA104328
1Introduction
Introduction
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
Getting to Know the Camera
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1Mode dial...................................3
2Live view switch
Live view.....................24, 118
Movie...........................27, 126
3R
(information) button
...6, 123
4Eyelets for camera strap.......11
5E/N button
Exposure compensation
....92
Adjusting aperture............87
Flash compensation..........93
6
Shutter-release button
...20, 21
7Power switch.............................2
8Movie-record button ...28, 126
9Infrared receiver for ML-L3
remote control (front) ....... 70
10 AF-assist illuminator ....52, 185
Self-timer lamp ......................49
Red-eye reduction lamp
.........................................63, 65
11 Body cap
12 CPU contacts
13 Built-in flash............................ 62
14 Speaker...................................... 2
15 Focal plane mark (E)........... 58
16 M/ Y button
Flash mode .................. 62, 64
Flash compensation ......... 93
17 Connector cover
18 Fn button
Using the Fn button........193
19 Mounting mark...................... 13
20 Lens release button .............. 18
21 s/E/# button ...................... 45
Continuous shooting ........46
Self-timer ............................ 49
Remote control.................. 70
22 Mirror......................................243
23 Lens mount ......................13, 58
24 Accessory shoe cover
25 Accessory shoe (for optional
flash units)......................... 232
26 Stereo microphone............. 128
27 Connector for external
microphone....................... 129
28 USB and A/V connector
Connecting to a
computer....................... 153
Connecting to a printer
......................................... 156
Connecting to a TV......... 164
29 Accessory terminal ............. 237
30 HDMI mini-pin connector
............................................. 165
2Introduction
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1Viewfinder eyepiece.. 4, 15, 50
2Rubber eyecup ...................... 50
3G button
Menus............................8, 175
Restoring default
settings ............................ 72
4 Infrared receiver for ML-L3
remote control (rear)..........70
5Monitor
Viewing settings...................6
Live view .................... 24, 118
Full-frame playback
.................................. 22, 135
6Tripod socket
7Diopter adjustment
control .................................. 15
8P button
Changing settings in the
information display ......... 7
Rating pictures, retouching
photos, editing movies,
and selecting pictures for
upload to a smart
device..............................135
Restoring default
settings.............................72
9A/L button
Using the A (L) button
...................................56, 194
Protecting photographs
from deletion ................143
10 Command dial
11 K button
Playback......................22, 135
12 Memory card slot
cover............................... 12, 17
13 J (OK) button ......................... 9
14 Multi selector ............................9
15 O button
Deleting pictures during
playback.................. 22, 146
16 Memory card access
lamp............................ 21, 118
17 Power connector cover for
optional power
connector ..........................239
18 Battery-chamber cover
latch ................................12, 17
19 Battery-chamber cover
..........................................12, 17
20 W/Q button
Thumbnails.......................140
Playback zoom out ......... 142
Help.........................................8
21 X button
Playback zoom in............142
22 Battery latch.....................12, 17
DThe 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.
AThe Power Switch
Rotate the power switch as shown to turn
the camera on.
Rotate the power switch as shown to turn
the camera off.
3Introduction
The Mode Dial
The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes:
P, S, A, and M Modes
Select these modes for full control over
camera settings.
•P—Programmed auto (084)
•S—Shutter-priority auto (085)
•A—Aperture-priority auto (086)
•M—Manual (087)
Special Effects Modes
Use special effects during shooting.
•% Night vision (037)
•g Color sketch (038, 41)
•' Toy camera effect (038, 42)
•( Miniature effect (038, 42)
•3 Selective color (039, 43)
•1 Silhouette (039)
•2 High key (039)
•3 Low key (040)
•) HDR painting (040)
Auto Modes
Select these modes for simple, point-and-
shoot photography.
•i Auto (019)
•j Auto (flash off) (019)
Scene Modes
The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene selected with the mode dial.
Match your selection to the scene being photographed.
•k Portrait (031)
•l Landscape (031)
•p Child (031)
•m Sports (032)
•n Close up (032)
•h Other scenes (033)
4Introduction
Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.
The Viewfinder
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1 Framing grid (displayed when
On is selected for Custom
Setting d2) ........................188
2Focus points ........................... 55
3AF area brackets..............15, 20
4Low battery warning............ 16
5Monochrome indicator
(displayed in % mode or
when the Monochrome
Picture Control or a Picture
Control based on
Monochrome is
selected) ..................... 37, 111
6“No memory card”
indicator............................... 12
7Focus indicator ................20, 57
8Autoexposure (AE) lock
indicator............................... 91
9Shutter speed ........................ 83
10 Aperture (f-number).............83
11 Special effects mode
indicator ...............................37
12 Bracketing indicator ...........108
13 Number of exposures
remaining ............................15
Number of shots remaining
before memory buffer
fills..........................................47
White balance recording
indicator .............................104
Exposure compensation
value......................................92
Flash compensation
value......................................93
ISO sensitivity ................67, 188
Capture mode indicator
14 “k” (appears when memory
remains for over 1000
exposures)............................15
15 Flash-ready indicator ........... 23
16 Flexible program
indicator............................... 84
17 Exposure indicator................ 87
Exposure compensation
display .................................. 92
Electronic rangefinder .......185
18 Flash compensation
indicator............................... 93
19 Exposure compensation
indicator............................... 92
20 Auto ISO sensitivity
indicator.............................181
21 Warning indicator ...............256
DThe Viewfinder
The response time and brightness of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature.
5Introduction
The Monitor
The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below.
Normal use
Fold the monitor against the camera face out.
This position is recommended for normal
photography.
Low-angle shots
Frame live view shots with the camera close to
the ground.
High-angle shots
Frame live view shots while holding the camera
over your head.
Self-portraits
Use for self-portraits in live view.
The monitor
shows a mirror image of what will appear in the
final picture.
DUsing the Monitor
Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown.
Do not use force.
Failure to observe these
precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body.
To
protect the monitor when the camera is not in use, fold it back face down against the camera
body.
90° 180°
180°
6Introduction
The Information Display
Viewing settings: To view the information display, press the R
button.
Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.
R button
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1Shooting mode
i auto/
j auto (flash off).............. 19
Scene modes...................... 30
Special effects mode........ 37
P, S, A, and M modes.......... 82
2Aperture (f-number) ............ 83
Aperture display.................... 83
3Shutter speed ........................ 83
Shutter-speed display.......... 83
4Bracketing indicator........... 108
5Autoexposure (AE) lock
indicator............................... 91
6Auto-area AF indicator ........ 53
3D-tracking indicator........... 53
Focus point ............................. 55
7Release mode ........................ 45
8Eye-Fi connection
indicator............................. 204
9Wi-Fi connection
indicator .............................172
10 Track log indicator.................77
11 Satellite signal indicator ......75
12 Exposure delay mode.........189
13 Multiple exposure
indicator .............................100
14 Print date indicator .............190
15 Flash control indicator........192
Flash compensation indicator
for optional flash units....235
16 “Beep” indicator...................187
17 Battery indicator....................16
18 ISO sensitivity .........................67
ISO sensitivity
display..........................67, 181
Auto ISO sensitivity
indicator .............................181
19 ADL bracketing amount ....109
20 Number of exposures
remaining ............................ 15
White balance recording
indicator.............................104
Capture mode indicator
21 “k” (appears when memory
remains for over 1000
exposures) ........................... 15
22 Exposure indicator................ 87
Exposure compensation
indicator............................... 92
Bracketing progress
indicator.............................110
23 Help icon ...............................256
7Introduction
Changing settings: To change the settings at the bottom of the
display, press the P button, then highlight items using the multi
selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item.
P button
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1Image quality..........................59
2Image size................................61
3Auto bracketing .................. 109
4HDR (High Dynamic
Range)...................................96
5Active D-Lighting...................94
6White balance ......................101
7ISO sensitivity.........................67
8Exposure compensation......92
9Flash compensation ............. 93
10 Flash mode ...................... 63, 65
11 Metering.................................. 90
12 AF-area mode ................53, 120
13 Focus mode....................51, 119
14 Picture Control..................... 111
ATurning the Monitor Off
To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button or press the shutter-
release button halfway.
The monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are
performed for about 8 seconds (for information on choosing how long the monitor stays on,
see Auto off timers on page 186).
8Introduction
Camera Menus: An Overview
Most shooting, playback, and setup options can
be accessed from the camera menus.
To view the
menus, press the G button.
Tabs
Choose from the following menus:
•D: Playback (0175) •N: Retouch (0205)
•C: Shooting (0177) •m/O: Recent settings or My Menu (defaults
to Recent settings; 0222)
•A: Custom Settings (0182)
•B: Setup (0195)
d
A description of the currently selected option or menu
can be displayed by pressing the W (Q) button.
Press 1
or 3 to scroll through the display.
Press W (Q) again to
return to the menus.
G button
Current settings are shown by icons.
Menu options
Options in current menu.
W (Q) button
9Introduction
❚❚ Using Camera Menus
The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus.
Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.
1Display the menus.
Press the G button to display the menus.
2Highlight the icon for the current menu.
Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current
menu.
3Select a menu.
Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.
Select highlighted item or
display sub-menu
Move cursor up
Move cursor down
J button: select highlighted item
Cancel and return to
previous menu
G button
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4Position the cursor in the selected menu.
Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected
menu.
5Highlight a menu item.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item.
6Display options.
Press 2 to display options for the selected menu
item.
7Highlight an option.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option.
8Select 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 (021).
11Introduction
First Steps
Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards.
1Attach the strap.
Attach the strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet.
2Charge the battery.
If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter
as shown below at left, making sure the plug is fully inserted.
Insert the battery
and plug the charger in.
An exhausted battery will fully charge in about an hour
and 50 minutes.
D During Charging
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 charging
Charging complete
12 Introduction
3Insert the battery and memory card.
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.
Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
Battery latch
AThe Write Protect Switch
SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to
prevent accidental loss of data.
When this switch is in the
“lock” position, the memory card can not be formatted and
photos can not be deleted or recorded (a beep will sound if
you attempt to release the shutter).
To unlock the memory
card, slide the switch to the “write” position.
DMemory 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.
16
GB
Write-protect switch
16 GB
13Introduction
4Attach a lens.
Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap
is removed.
Be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures.
Remove the camera
body cap
Remove the rear
lens cap
Mounting mark (lens)
Mounting mark (camera)
Align the mounting marks
Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place.
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5Open the monitor.
Open the monitor as shown.
Do not use force.
6Turn the camera on.
A language-selection dialog will be displayed.
7Choose a language and set the camera
clock.
Use the multi selector and J button to
select a language and set the camera clock.
qwe
Select language Select time zone Select date format
rt
Select daylight saving
time option
Set time and date
(note that the camera
uses a 24-hour clock)
Move cursor up
J button: select
highlighted item
Select highlighted
item or display
sub-menu
Move cursor down
15Introduction
8Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.
Press the R button and check the battery level and
number of exposures remaining.
In the case of exposures
remaining, values over 1000 are shown in thousands,
indicated by the letter “k”.
9Focus the viewfinder.
After removing the lens cap, 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
R button
Battery level (016)
Number of exposures
remaining
16 Introduction
DCharging the Battery
Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages viii–x and 245–247 of this manual.
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 may increase at battery temperatures from 0 °C/32 °F to 15 °C/
59 °F and from 45 °C/113 °F to 60 °C/140 °F.
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.
Use the charger with compatible batteries only.
Unplug when not in use.
ABattery Level
Battery level is shown in the information display (if the battery is
low, a warning will also be displayed in the viewfinder).
If the
information display does not appear when the R button is
pressed, the battery is exhausted and needs to be recharged.
Information display Viewfinder Description
L— Battery fully charged.
K— Battery partially discharged.
HdLow battery.
Ready fully-charged spare battery or
prepare to charge battery.
H
(flashes)
d
(flashes) Battery exhausted.
Charge battery.
17Introduction
ARemoving the Battery
To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery-
chamber cover.
Press the battery latch in the direction shown by
the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by
hand.
AFormatting Memory Cards
If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or
if the card has been formatted in another device, select Format
memory card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen
instructions to format the card (0196).
Note that this permanently
deletes any data the card may contain.
Be sure to copy any
photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before
proceeding.
ARemoving Memory Cards
After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the
camera off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card
in to eject it (q).
The card can then be removed by hand (w).
18 Introduction
AA-M, M/A-M, A/M-M, and Vibration Reduction (VR) Switches
When using autofocus with a lens equipped with an A-M
mode switch, slide the switch to A (if the lens has an M/A-M or
A/M-M switch, select M/A or A/M).
For information on other
lenses that can be used with this camera, see page 226.
If the lens has a vibration reduction (VR) switch, select ON to
reduce the effects of vibration (0267).
AUsing 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).
ADetaching 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.
AThe Camera Clock
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.
AThe Clock Battery
The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is
charged as necessary when the main battery is installed.
Three days of charging will power
the clock for about a month.
If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed when
the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset.
Set the
clock to the correct time and date.
Zoom in
Zoom out
Zoom ring
19“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (iand j)
“Point-and-Shoot” Modes
(iand j)
This section describes how to shoot photographs and movies
in i and j modes, 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 rotate the
mode dial to i or j (the only difference between the
two is that the flash will not fire in j mode).
Viewfinder photography
Taking photographs
Viewing photographs
Deleting photographs
020
022
022
Live view
Taking photographs
Viewing photographs
Deleting photographs
024
026
026
Shooting movies
Viewing movies
Deleting movies
027
028
029
Mode dial
20 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (iand j)
Framing Photos in the Viewfinder
1Ready 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.
2Frame the photograph.
Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the
main subject in the AF area brackets.
3Press the shutter-release 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 operation is complete, a beep will
sound (a beep may not sound if the subject is
moving) and the active focus point and in-focus
indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder.
In-focus indicator Description
ISubject in focus.
I (flashes) Camera unable to focus using
autofocus.
See page 52.
AF area brackets
Focus point
In-focus
indicator
Buffer
capacity
21“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (iand j)
4Shoot.
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
photograph will be 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.
AThe Shutter-Release Button
The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button.
The camera focuses when the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway.
To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button
the rest of the way down.
Focus: press halfway Shoot: press all the way down
Pressing the shutter-release button halfway also ends playback and readies the camera for
immediate use.
Memory card access
lamp
22 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (iand j)
Viewing Photographs
Pressing K displays a picture in the monitor.
Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures.
Deleting Unwanted Pictures
Display the photograph you wish to delete.
Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Press the O button again to delete the picture.
K button
K button
O button
23“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (iand j)
AThe Standby Timer
The viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about
eight 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 (Auto off timers; 0186).
Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Exposure meters on
AThe Built-in Flash
If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in i mode,
the built-in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway (062).
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.
When the flash is not in use, return it to its closed position by
pressing it gently downward till the latch clicks into place.
24 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (iand j)
Framing Photos in the Monitor
1Rotate the live view switch.
The view through the lens will be displayed in the
camera monitor (live view).
2Ready the camera.
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.
3Focus.
Press the shutter-release button halfway.
The
focus point will flash green while the camera
focuses.
If the camera is able to focus, the focus
point will be displayed in green; if the camera is
unable to focus, the focus point will flash red.
Live view switch
Focus point
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4Take the picture.
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the
way down.
The monitor turns off and the
memory card access lamp lights during
recording.
Do not eject the memory card or remove
or disconnect the power source until the lamp has
gone out and recording is complete.
When
recording is complete, the photograph will be
displayed in the monitor for a few seconds.
Rotate the live view switch to exit live view.
AAutomatic Scene Selection (Scene Auto Selector)
If live view is selected in i or j mode, the camera will automatically
analyze the subject and select the appropriate shooting mode when
autofocus is enabled.
The selected mode is shown in the monitor.
cPortrait Human portrait subjects
dLandscape Landscapes and cityscapes
eClose up Subjects close to the camera
fNight portrait Portrait subjects framed against a dark background
ZAuto Subjects suited to i or j mode or that do not fall into the categories
listed above
bAuto (flash off)
ALive View
For more information on taking photographs in live view, see page 118.
Memory card access lamp
26 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (iand j)
Viewing Photographs
Pressing K displays a picture in the monitor.
Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures.
Deleting Unwanted Pictures
Display the photograph you wish to delete.
Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Press the O button again to delete the picture.
K button
K button
O button
27“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (iand j)
Recording Movies
Movies can be recorded in live view mode.
1Rotate the live view switch.
The view through the lens is displayed in the
monitor.
2Ready the camera.
Hold the handgrip in your right hand
and cradle the camera body or lens
with your left.
3Focus.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.
Live view switch
Focus poin
t
28 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (iand j)
4Start recording.
Press the movie-record button to start recording. A
recording indicator and the time available are displayed in
the monitor.
5End recording.
Press the movie-record button again to end recording.
Rotate the live view switch to exit live view.
Viewing Movies
Press K to start playback and then scroll through
pictures until a movie (indicated by a 1 icon) is
displayed.
Press J to start playback and press 1
or K to end playback. For more information, see
page 130.
DRecording Movies
See page 126 for more information on recording movies.
Movie-record button
Recording indicator
Time remaining
K button
29“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (iand j)
Deleting Unwanted Movies
Display the movie you wish to delete (movies are
indicated by 1 icons).
Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Press the O button again to delete the movie.
K button
O button
30 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)
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 page 19.
The scenes listed below can be selected
with the mode dial.
kPortrait
lLandscape
pChild
mSports
nClose up
The following scenes can be selected by rotating the mode dial to h and rotating the
command dial until the desired scene appears in the monitor.
oNight Portrait
rNight Landscape
sParty/Indoor
tBeach/Snow
uSunset
vDusk/Dawn
wPet Portrait
xCandlelight
yBlossom
zAutumn Colors
0Food
31Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)
The Mode Dial
The following scenes can be selected with the mode
dial:
kPortrait
Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking
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.
lLandscape
Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight.
ANote
The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator
turn off.
pChild
Use for snapshots of children.
Clothing
and background details are vividly
rendered, while skin tones remain soft and
natural.
Mode dial
32 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)
mSports
Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for
dynamic sports shots in which the main
subject stands out clearly.
ANote
The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator
turn off.
nClose 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).
33Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)
Other Scenes
The following scenes can be selected by rotating the mode dial to h and rotating
the command dial until the desired scene appears in the monitor.
Mode dial Command dial Monitor
oNight Portrait
Use for a natural balance between the
main subject and the background in
portraits taken under low light.
rNight Landscape
Reduce noise and unnatural colors when
photographing night landscapes,
including street lighting and neon signs.
ANote
The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator
turn off.
34 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)
sParty/Indoor
Capture the effects of indoor background
lighting.
Use for parties and other indoor
scenes.
tBeach/Snow
Capture the brightness of sunlit expanses
of water, snow, or sand.
ANote
The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator
turn off.
uSunset
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets
and sunrises.
ANote
The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator
turn off.
35Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)
vDusk/Dawn
Preserves the colors seen in the weak
natural light before dawn or after sunset.
ANote
The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator
turn off.
wPet Portrait
Use for portraits of active pets.
ANote
The AF-assist illuminator turns off.
xCandlelight
For photographs taken by candlelight.
ANote
The built-in flash turns off.
36 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)
yBlossom
Use for fields of flowers, orchards in
bloom, and other landscapes featuring
expanses of blossoms.
ANote
The built-in flash turns off.
zAutumn Colors
Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in
autumn leaves.
ANote
The built-in flash turns off.
0Food
Use for vivid photographs of food.
ANote
For flash photography, press the M (Y)
button to raise the flash (064).
APreventing Blur
Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds.
37Special Effects
Special Effects
Special effects can be used when recording images.
The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial to q and rotating
the command dial until the desired option appears in the monitor.
%Night Vision 1Silhouette
gColor Sketch 2High Key
'Toy Camera Effect 3Low Key
(Miniature Effect )HDR Painting
3Selective Color
Mode dial Command dial Monitor
%Night Vision
Use under conditions of darkness to
record monochrome images at high ISO
sensitivities.
ANote
Pictures may be affected by noise in the
form of randomly-spaced bright pixels,
fog, or lines.
Autofocus is available in live
view only; manual focus can be used if the
camera is unable to focus.
The built-in
flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.
38 Special Effects
gColor Sketch
The camera detects and colors outlines for
a color sketch effect.
The effect can be
adjusted in live view (041).
ANote
Movies shot in this mode play back like a
slide show made up of a series of stills.
'Toy Camera Effect
Create photos and movies that appear to
have been shot with a toy camera.
The
effect can be adjusted in live view (042).
(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 (042).
ANote
Sound is not recorded with movies.
The
built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn
off.
39Special Effects
3Selective Color
All colors other than the selected colors
are recorded in black and white.
The effect
can be adjusted in live view (043).
ANote
The built-in flash turns off.
1Silhouette
Silhouette subjects against bright
backgrounds.
ANote
The built-in flash turns off.
2High Key
Use with bright scenes to create bright
images that seem filled with light.
ANote
The built-in flash turns off.
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3Low Key
Use with dark scenes to create dark,
somber images with prominent
highlights.
ANote
The built-in flash turns off.
)HDR Painting
Each time a photo is taken, the camera
shoots two frames at different exposures
and combines them for a painterly effect
that emphasizes detail and color.
ANote
The effect can not be previewed in live
view.
Note that the desired results may
not be achieved if the camera or subject
move during shooting.
During recording,
a message is displayed and no further
photos can be taken.
The built-in flash
turns off, continuous shooting is disabled,
and movies are recorded in j mode.
ANEF (RAW)
NEF (RAW) recording is not available in %, g, ', (, 3, and ) 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.
Ag and ( Modes
Autofocus is not available during movie recording.
The live view refresh rate will drop,
together with the frame rate for continuous release modes; using autofocus during live view
photography will disrupt the preview.
APreventing Blur
Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds.
41Special Effects
Options Available in Live View
❚❚ gColor Sketch
1Select live view.
Rotate the live view switch.
The view through the lens will
be displayed in the monitor.
2Adjust 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 washed-out, monochromatic
effect, while outlines can be made thicker or
thinner.
Increasing the thickness of the lines also
makes colors more saturated.
3Press J.
Press J to exit when settings are complete.
To exit live view, rotate the live
view switch.
The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to
photographs taken using the viewfinder.
Live view switch
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❚❚ ' Toy Camera Effect
1Select live view.
Rotate the live view switch.
The view through the lens will
be displayed in the monitor.
2Adjust options.
Press J to display the options shown at right.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or
Vignetting and press 4 or 2 to change.
Adjust
vividness to make colors more or less saturated,
vignetting to control the amount of vignetting.
3Press J.
Press J to exit when settings are complete.
To exit live view, rotate the live
view switch.
The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to
photographs taken using the viewfinder.
❚❚ (Miniature Effect
1Select live view.
Rotate the live view switch.
The view through the lens will
be displayed in the monitor.
Live view switch
Live view switch
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2Position the focus point.
Use the multi selector to position the focus point
in the area that will be in focus and then press the
shutter-release button halfway to focus.
To
temporarily clear miniature effect options from
the display and enlarge the view in the monitor
for precise focus, press X.
Press W (Q) to rsestore
the miniature effect display.
3Display options.
Press J to display miniature effect options.
4Adjust 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.
5Return to the live view display.
Press J to return to live view.
To exit live view, rotate the live view switch.
The
selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs taken
using the viewfinder.
❚❚ 3Selective Color
1Select live view.
Rotate the live view switch.
The view through the lens will
be displayed in the monitor.
2Display options.
Press J to display selective color options.
Live view switch
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3Select a 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.
Press W (Q) to
zoom out.
4Choose 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.
5Select additional colors.
To select additional colors, rotate the 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 (To remove all colors, press and hold O.
A
confirmation dialog will be displayed; select Yes).
6Return to the live view display.
Press J to return to live view.
During shooting, only objects of the selected
hues will be recorded in color; all others will be recorded in black-and-white.
To
exit live view, rotate the live view switch.
The selected settings will continue in
effect and will apply to photographs taken using the viewfinder.
Selected color
Color range
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To choose how the shutter is released (release
mode), press the s (E/#) button, then highlight
the desired option and press J.
Choosing a Release Mode
Mode Description
8Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed.
!Continuous L: The camera takes photographs at a slow rate while the shutter-release
button is pressed (046).
9Continuous H: The camera takes photographs at a fast rate while the shutter-release
button is pressed (046).
JQuiet shutter release: As for single-frame, except that camera noise is reduced (048).
ESelf-timer: Take pictures with the self-timer (049).
"Delayed remote (ML-L3): Shutter is released 2 s after shutter-release button on optional
ML-L3 remote control is pressed (070).
#Quick-response remote (ML-L3): Shutter is released when shutter-release button on optional
ML-L3 remote control is pressed (070).
s (E/#) button
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Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)
In ! (Continuous L) and 9 (Continuous H) modes, the camera takes
photographs continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way
down.
1Press the s (E/#) button.
2Choose a continuous release mode.
Highlight ! (Continuous L) or 9
(Continuous H) and press J.
3Focus.
Frame the shot and focus.
4Take photographs.
The camera will take photographs while the
shutter-release button is pressed all the way
down.
s (E/#) button
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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.
Depending on the battery level and the number of images in the
buffer, recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes.
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.
AFrame Rate
For information on the number of photographs can be taken in continuous release modes,
see page 260.
Frame rates may drop when the memory buffer is full or the battery is low.
AThe Built-in Flash
Continuous release modes can not be used with the built-in flash; rotate the mode dial to j
(019) or turn the flash off (062).
ABuffer Size
The approximate number of images that can be stored in the
memory buffer at current settings is shown in the viewfinder
exposure-count display while the shutter-release button is pressed.
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Quiet Shutter Release
Choose this mode to keep camera noise to a minimum.
A beep does not sound when
the camera focuses.
1Press the s (E/#) button.
2Select J (Quiet shutter release).
Highlight J (Quiet shutter release) and press
J.
3Press the shutter-release button all the way
down.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down
to shoot.
s (E/#) button
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Self-Timer Mode
The self-timer can be used for self-portraits or group shots that include the
photographer. Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a
stable, level surface.
1Press the s (E/#) button.
2Select E (Self-timer) mode.
Highlight E (Self-timer) and press J.
3Frame the photograph.
4Take the photograph.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus,
and then press the button the rest of the way
down.
The self-timer lamp will start to flash and a
beep will begin to sound.
Two seconds before
the photo is taken, the lamp will stop flashing and
the beeping will become more rapid.
The shutter will be released ten seconds
after the timer starts.
Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is
unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released.
To
stop the timer without taking a photograph, turn the camera off.
s (E/#) button
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ACover 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
interfering with exposure.
AUsing 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 (023).
Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised after the
self-timer has started.
ACustom Setting c3 (Self-Timer)
For information on choosing the duration of the self-timer and the number of shots taken,
see Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer; 0187).
Rubber eyecup Eyepiece cap
q w
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Focus (Viewfinder Photography)
This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in
the viewfinder.
Focus can be adjusted automatically or manually (see “Focus Mode,”
below).
The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (055)
or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (055).
Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode
Choose from the following focus modes.
Note that AF-S and AF-C are available only in
modes P, S, A, and M.
1Display focus mode options.
Press the P button, then highlight the
current focus mode in the information
display and press J.
2Choose a focus mode.
Highlight a focus mode and press J.
Option Description
AF-A Auto-servo
AF
Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus if subject is
stationary, continuous-servo autofocus if subject is moving.
Shutter can
only be released if camera is able to focus.
AF-S Single-servo
AF
For stationary subjects.
Focus locks when shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.
AF-C Continuous-
servo AF
For moving subjects.
Camera focuses continuously while shutter-
release button is pressed halfway.
At default settings, shutter can only
be released if camera is able to focus (0184).
MF Manual focus Focus manually (057).
P button Information display
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APredictive 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 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.
DContinuous-Servo Autofocus
When Focus is selected for Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection; 0184) and the
camera is in AF-C mode or continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the camera
gives higher priority to focus response (has a wider focus range) than in AF-S mode, and the
shutter may be released before the in-focus indicator is displayed.
AGetting 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 (057) or use focus lock
(055) 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
areas of sharply contrasting
brightness.
Example: Subject is half in
the shade.
The focus point contains
objects at different distances
from the camera.
Example: Subject is inside a
cage.
Background objects appear
larger than the subject.
Example: A building is in the
frame behind the subject.
The subject is dominated by
regular geometric patterns.
Example: Blinds or a row of
windows in a skyscraper.
The subject contains many
fine details.
Example: A field of flowers or
other subjects that are
small or lack variation in
brightness.
AThe AF-Assist Illuminator
If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light
automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway (some restrictions apply; 0252).
Note that the illuminator may become hot when used multiple
times in quick succession and will turn off automatically to protect
the lamp after a period of continuous use.
Normal function will
resume after a brief pause.
AF-assist illuminator
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Choosing How the Focus Point Is Selected:
AF-Area Mode
Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected.
Note that d (dynamic-area)
and f(3D-tracking) AF-area modes are not available when AF-S is selected for focus
mode.
1Display AF-area mode options.
Press the P button, then highlight the
current AF-area mode in the information
display and press J.
Option Description
cSingle-point AF For stationary subjects. Focus point is selected manually; camera
focuses on subject in selected focus point only.
JDynamic-area AF
(9 points)
For non-stationary subjects.
In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects
focus point using multi selector (055), but camera will focus based
on information from surrounding focus points if subject briefly
leaves selected point.
Number of focus points varies with mode
selected:
•9-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when there is time to compose
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).
•39-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when photographing subjects that
are moving quickly and are hard to keep in frame (e.g., birds).
KDynamic-area AF
(21 points)
LDynamic-area AF
(39 points)
f3D-tracking
Quickly compose pictures with subjects that are moving erratically
from side to side (e.g., tennis players).
In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user
selects focus point using multi selector (055).
If subject moves
after camera has focused, camera uses 3D-tracking to select new
focus point and keep focus locked on original subject while shutter-
release button is pressed halfway.
eAuto-area AF Camera automatically detects subject and selects focus point.
P button Information display
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2Choose an AF-area mode.
Highlight an option and press J.
AAF-Area Mode
AF-area mode selections made in shooting modes other than P, S, A, or M are reset when
another shooting mode is selected.
A3D-Tracking
If subject leaves the viewfinder, remove your finger from the shutter-release button and
recompose the photograph with the subject in the selected focus point. Note that 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 the same color as the background.
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Focus Point Selection
In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF-area modes other
than e (Auto-area AF), you can choose from 39 focus points, making it possible to
compose photographs with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame.
1Choose an AF-area mode other than e
(Auto-area AF; 053).
2Select the focus point.
Use the multi selector to select the focus point in
the viewfinder or information display while the
exposure meters are on.
Press J to select the
center focus point.
Focus Lock
Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing in AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C
focus modes (051), 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
(052), 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 e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode
(053).
1Focus.
Position the subject in the selected focus point
and press the shutter-release button halfway to
initiate focus.
Check that the in-focus indicator
(I) appears in the viewfinder.
Focus point
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2Lock focus.
AF-A and AF-C focus modes: With the shutter-release
button pressed halfway (q), press the A (L)
button (w) to lock focus.
Focus will remain
locked while the A(L) button is pressed, even if
you later remove your finger from the shutter-
release button.
AF-S focus mode: Focus will lock automatically when the in-focus indicator
appears, and remain locked until you remove your finger from the shutter-
release button.
Focus can also be locked by pressing the A (L) button (see
above).
3Recompose 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 (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.
AAutoexposure Lock
Pressing the A (L) button in Step 2 also locks exposure (091).
Shutter-release button
A (L) button
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Manual Focus
Manual focus can be used when autofocus is not available or does not produce the
desired results (052).
1Set the lens focus-mode switch.
If the lens is equipped with an A-M, M/A-M, or A/M-M
mode switch, slide the switch to M.
2Focus.
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.
❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder
If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the
viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the
subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the focus point
can be selected from any of the 39 focus points).
After
positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the
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 52, the in-focus indicator may sometimes be displayed when the subject is not
in focus; confirm focus in the viewfinder before shooting.
A-M
mode switch
M/A-M
mode switch
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ASelecting Manual Focus with the Camera
If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override) or A/M
(autofocus with manual override/AF priority), manual focus can also
be selected by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus;
051).
Focus can then be adjusted manually, regardless of the mode
selected with the lens.
AFocal Plane Position
The position of the focal plane is indicated by the focal plane
mark on the camera body.
The distance between the lens
mounting flange and the focal plane is 46.5 mm (1.83 in.).
Focal plane mar
k
46.5
mm
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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 (0272).
Image Quality
Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality).
1Display image quality options.
Press the P button, then highlight the
current image quality in the information
display and press J.
2Choose a file type.
Highlight an option and press J.
Option File type Description
NEF (RAW) +
JPEG fine
NEF/
JPEG
Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one fine-quality JPEG
image.
NEF (RAW) +
JPEG normal
Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one normal-quality
JPEG image.
NEF (RAW) +
JPEG basic
Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one basic-quality
JPEG image.
NEF (RAW) NEF
Raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card.
Settings such as white balance and contrast can be adjusted after
shooting.
JPEG fine
JPEG
Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 4 (fine quality).
JPEG normal Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 8 (normal quality).
JPEG basic Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 16 (basic quality).
P button Information display
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ANEF (RAW) Images
Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images.
White balance bracketing (0108), high dynamic range (HDR, 096), and print date (0190)
are not available at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG.
NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using software such as Capture NX 2
(available separately; 0236) or ViewNX 2 (supplied).
JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) images can
be created using the NEF (RAW) processing option in the retouch menu (0213).
ANEF (RAW) + JPEG
When photographs taken at NEF (RAW) + JPEG are viewed on the camera, only the JPEG
image will be displayed.
When photographs taken at these settings are deleted, both NEF
and JPEG images will be deleted.
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Image Size
Choose a size for JPEG images:
1Display image size options.
Press the P button, then highlight the
current image size in the information display
and press J.
2Choose an image size.
Highlight an option and press J.
Image size Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) *
# Large 6000 × 4000 50.8 × 33.9/20 × 13.3
$ Medium 4496 × 3000 38.1 × 25.4/15.0 × 10
% Small 2992 × 2000 25.3 × 16.9/10 × 6.7
*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).
P button Information display
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Using the Built-in Flash
The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit
subjects.
Auto Pop-up Modes
In i, k, p, n, o, s, w, g , and ' modes, the built-in flash automatically pops up and
fires as required.
1Choose a flash mode.
2Take pictures.
The flash will pop up as required when the
shutter-release 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.
Keeping the M (Y)
button pressed, rotate
the command dial until
the desired flash mode
appears in the
information display.
+
M (Y) button Command
dial
Information display
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❚❚ Flash Modes
The following flash modes are available:
•No (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.
•Njo (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.
•j (off): The flash does not fire.
•Njr (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.
•Nr (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.
AThe Information Display
Flash mode can also be selected in the information display.
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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.
1Raise the flash.
Press the M (Y) button to raise the flash.
2Choose a flash mode (P, S, A, and M modes only).
3Take pictures.
The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken.
Keeping the M (Y)
button pressed, rotate
the command dial until
the desired flash mode
appears in the
information display.
+
M (Y) button Command
dial
Information display
M (Y) button
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❚❚ Flash Modes
The following flash modes are available:
•N (fill flash): The flash fires with every shot.
•Nj (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.
•Njp (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.
•Np (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.
•Nt (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.
•Nq (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
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ALowering the Built-in Flash
To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward
until the latch clicks into place.
AThe Built-in Flash
For information on the lenses that can be used with the built-in flash, see page 230.
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.
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.
AShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash
Shutter speed is restricted to the following ranges when the built-in flash is used:
Mode Shutter speed Mode Shutter speed
i, k, p, n, s, w, 0, g,
', P, A
1/200–1/60 sS1/200–30 s
M1/200–30 s, Bulb, Time
o1/200–1 s
Shutter speeds as slow as 1/30 s are available in mode k when vibration reduction (0267)
is on.
Shutter speeds as slow as 30 s are available in modes P and A when slow sync, rear
curtain + slow sync, or slow sync + red-eye reduction is selected (065).
AAperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range
Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture.
Aperture at ISO equivalent of Approximate range
100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 12800 mft
1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 1.0–8.5 3ft 3in.–27ft 11n.
2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 0.7–6.0 2ft 4in.–19ft 8in.
2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 0.6–4.2 2ft–13ft 9in.
4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 — 0.6–3.0 2ft–9ft 10in.
5.6 8 11 16 22 32 — — 0.6–2.1 2ft–6ft 11in.
8 11 16 22 32 — — — 0.6–1.5 2ft–4ft 11in.
11 16 22 32 — — — — 0.6–1.1 2ft–3ft 7in.
16 22 32 — — — — — 0.6–0.7 2ft–2ft 4in.
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ISO Sensitivity
The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light
available.
The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure,
allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures.
Noise (randomly-spaced bright
pixels, fog, or lines) is however more likely at settings between Hi 0.3 (equivalent to
ISO 16000) and Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 25600).
Choosing Auto allows the camera to
set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions; to use auto in P, S,
A, and M modes, select Auto ISO sensitivity control for the ISO sensitivity settings
item in the shooting menu (0181).
1Display ISO sensitivity options.
Press the P button, then highlight the
current ISO sensitivity in the information
display and press J.
2Choose an ISO sensitivity.
Highlight an option and press J.
Mode ISO sensitivity
i, j, %Auto
P, S, A, M100–12800 in steps of 1/3 EV; Hi 0.3, Hi 0.7, Hi 1
Other shooting modes Auto; 100–12800 in steps of 1/3 EV; Hi 0.3, Hi 0.7, Hi 1
P button Information display
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Interval Timer Photography
The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals.
1Select Interval timer shooting.
Press the G button to display the menus.
Highlight Interval timer shooting in the
shooting menu and press 2.
2Choose a starting time.
Choose from the following starting triggers.
•To start shooting immediately, highlight Now
and press 2.
Shooting begins about three
seconds after settings are completed;
proceed to Step 3.
•To choose a starting time, highlight Start time
and press 2 to display the start time
options shown at right.
Press 4 or 2 to
highlight hours or minutes and press 1 or
3 to change.
Press 2 to continue.
3Choose the interval.
Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours, minutes, or
seconds and press 1 or 3 to choose an
interval longer than the slowest anticipated
shutter speed.
Press 2 to continue.
DBefore Shooting
Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view
the results in the monitor.
To ensure that shooting starts at the desired time, check that the
camera clock is set correctly (0201).
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 battery is fully charged.
G button
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4Choose the number of intervals.
Press 4 or 2 to highlight number of
intervals (i.e., the number of times the
camera shoots); press 1 or 3 to change.
Press 2 to continue.
5Start shooting.
Highlight On and press J (to return to the
shooting menu without starting the interval
timer, highlight Off and press J).
The first
series of shots will be taken at the specified
starting time, or after about 3 s if Now was selected for Choose start time in
Step 2.
Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been
taken; while shooting is in progress, the memory card access lamp will flash at
regular intervals.
Note that because shutter speed and the time needed to
record the image to the memory card may vary from shot to shot, intervals may
be skipped if the camera is still in the process of recording the previous interval.
If shooting can not proceed at current settings (for example, if a shutter speed
of “Bulb” or “Time” is currently selected in shooting mode M or the start time is
in less than a minute), a warning will be displayed in the monitor.
ACover the Viewfinder
To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure, remove the rubber
eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap (050).
AOther Settings
Settings can not be adjusted during interval timer photography.
Regardless of the release
mode selected, the camera takes one photograph at each interval; in mode J, camera noise
will be reduced.
Bracketing (0108), multiple exposure (098), and high dynamic range
(HDR; 096) can not be used.
AInterrupting Interval Timer Photography
To interrupt interval timer shooting, turn the camera off or rotate the mode dial to a new
setting.
Returning the monitor to the storage position does not interrupt interval timer
shooting.
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Remote Control Photography
Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control
The optional ML-L3 remote control (0237) can be used to reduce camera shake or
for self-portraits. Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a
stable, level surface.
1Press the s (E/#) button.
2Select a remote control mode.
Highlight " (Delayed remote (ML-L3)) or
#(Quick-response remote (ML-L3)) and
press J.
3Frame the photograph.
Check focus by pressing the shutter-release
button halfway.
4Take 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 (01, 2) 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 self-timer lamp will flash after the
shutter has been released.
Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is
unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released.
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ABefore Using the ML-L3 Remote Control
Before using the ML-L3 for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery-insulator sheet.
ACover the Viewfinder
To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure, remove the rubber
eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap (050).
AThe Camera Shutter-Release Button/Other Remote Control Devices
If an ML-L3 remote release mode is selected and the shutter is released by any means other
than an ML-L3 remote control (for example, the camera shutter-release button or the shutter
button on an optional remote cord or wireless remote controller), the camera will function in
single-frame release mode.
AExiting Remote Control Mode
Remote control mode is cancelled automatically if no photograph is taken before the time
selected for Custom Setting c4 (Remote on duration (ML-L3), 0187).
Remote control
mode will also be cancelled if the camera is turned off, a two-button reset is performed
(072), or shooting options are reset using Reset shooting menu.
AUsing the Built-in Flash
Before taking a photograph with the flash in manual pop-up modes (064), press the M(Y)
button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder (023).
Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised after the shutter-release button on the
ML-L3 is pressed.
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, the flash will begin
charging when a remote control mode is selected; once the flash is charged, it will
automatically pop up and fire when required.
AWireless Remote Controllers
Remote control is also available with various combinations of WR-R10, WR-T10, and WR-1
wireless remote controllers (0237), when the shutter-release buttons on the wireless
remote controllers perform the same functions as the camera shutter-release button.
For
more information, see the manual provided with the remote controllers.
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Restoring Default Settings
The camera settings listed below and on page 73 can be
restored to default values by holding the G and P
buttons down together for more than two seconds
(these buttons are marked by a green dot).
The
information display turns off briefly while settings are
reset.
❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Information Display
* Current Picture Control only.
G button P button
Option Default 0
Image quality JPEG normal 59
Image size Large 61
Auto bracketing
P, S, A, MOff 108
HDR (high dynamic range)
P, S, A, MOff 96
Active D-Lighting
P, S, A, MAuto 94
White balance
P, S, A, MAuto 101
ISO sensitivity
P, S, A, M100
67
k, l, p, m, n, o, r, s, t,
u, v, w, x, y, z, 0, g, ',
(, 3, 1, 2, 3, )
Auto
Picture Control settings
P, S, A, MUnmodified*111
Focus mode
Viewfinder
Shooting modes other
than %AF-A 51
Live view/movie AF-S 119
AF-area mode
Viewfinder
n, x, 0, 1, 2, 3Single-point AF
53
m, wDynamic-area AF
(39 points)
i, j, k, l, p, o, r, s,
t, u, v, y, z, g, ', 3, ),
P, S, A, M
Auto-area AF
Live view/movie
k, l, p, o, s, t, u, v, x,
y, zFace-priority AF
120m, r, w, %, g, ', 3, 1,
2, 3, ), P, S, A, MWide-area AF
n, 0Normal-area AF
Metering
P, S, A, MMatrix metering 90
Flash mode
i, k, p, n, w, g, 'Auto
63,
65
oAuto slow sync
sAuto+red-eye
reduction
P, S, A, MFill flash
Flash compensation
P, S, A, MOff 93
Exposure compensation
%, P, S, A, MOff 92
Option Default 0
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❚❚ Other Settings
Option Default 0
Release mode
m, wContinuous H 45
Other shooting modes Single frame
Focus point Center 55
AE/AF lock hold
Shooting modes other
than i and jOff 194
Flexible program
POff 84
Multiple exposure
Multiple exposure mode
P, S, A, MOff 98
Special effects mode
g
Vividness 041
Outlines 0
'
Vividness 042
Vignetting 0
(
Orientation Landscape 42
Width Normal
3
Color Off 43
Color range 3
Option Default 0
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Location Data
Embedding Location Data in Photos and Movies
The built-in location data unit can record information on the camera’s current
position (latitude, longitude, altitude) and the current time (UTC) as provided by
satellite navigation systems and embed it in photographs and movies taken with the
camera.
The location data function works best in locations that offer an
unobstructed view of the sky.
1Select Location data.
Press the G button to display the menus,
then highlight Location data in the setup
menu and press 2.
2Select Record location data.
Highlight Record location data and press
2.
3Select On.
Highlight On and press J to enable the
camera’s built-in location data unit.
The
camera will begin receiving location data
from navigation satellites.
ABefore Enabling the Location Data Function
Before using the location data function, read the warnings on pages viii to xv and make sure
that the clock is set to the correct time and date as described on page 201.
To prevent the
camera turning off unexpectedly, make sure the battery is charged.
G button
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4Check satellite signal strength.
Press the R button and check satellite signal
strength in the information display.
5Take pictures.
The location data obtained via the navigation satellite system will be recorded
with each photograph or movie taken and can be viewed in the playback photo
info displays (0136) or plotted on a map using the supplied ViewNX 2 software
(0154).
6Turn the location data function off.
To turn the location data function off when it
is no longer needed, select Off for Location
data > Record location data in the setup
menu.
AThe Satellite Signal Indicator
Signal strength is shown in the location data display as follows:
•# (static): Camera records latitude, longitude, and altitude.
•$ (static): Camera records latitude and longitude only; altitude is
not recorded.
•% (flashing): Location not recorded.
R button
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Track Logs
The built in location data unit can log information on the camera’s current position
(latitude, longitude, altitude) and the current time (UTC) as provided by satellite
navigation systems.
Location data are recorded automatically at preset intervals and
saved to a track log file stored separately from the pictures taken with the camera.
The supplied ViewNX 2 software (0154) can then be used to view the track on a
map.
1Select On for Record location Data.
Press the G button to display the menus
and select Location data > Record location
data in the setup menu.
Highlight On and
press J.
2Select Create log.
Highlight Create log and press 2.
3Choose the log interval and log length.
Highlight Log interval (s) and press 4 or 2
to choose how often the camera logs
location data (the log interval, in seconds),
then highlight Log length (h) and press 4 or
2 to choose how long (in hours) the log will
continue.
4Start the log.
Highlight Log location data and press 2,
then highlight Start and press J.
Location
data will be logged at the interval and for the
period chosen in Step 3.
The time remaining
is shown in the Location data display.
Note
that location data will be logged even when
the standby timer has expired or the camera
is off, increasing the drain on the battery.
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5End the log.
To end the log and save it to the memory
card before the selected log length is
reached, select Location data > Create log
> Log location data, then highlight End and
press J.
The memory card access lamp will
light while the camera saves the log to the
memory card; do not remove the battery or
memory card while the access lamp is lit.
APausing Logs
To pause the log, select Pause in the Create log display. The log can
be resumed by selecting Restart.
ALogging Location Data
When tracking is active, the camera continues to monitor satellite signals even when off.
To
prevent logs being interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged before enabling
the tracking function.
AThe Track Log Display
While tracking is active, the indicator at right appears in the
information display.
AViewing Log Dates
Selecting Log list for Location data displays a list of the dates on
which logs were recorded.
In the case of dates with multiple logs, the
individual logs are identified by number.
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Deleting Logs
Follow the steps below to delete all or selected logs.
1Select Log list.
Select Location data in the setup menu,
then highlight Log list and press J.
2Press O.
The dialog shown at right will be displayed.
3Select logs.
To delete selected logs, highlight items in the list
and press 2 to select or deselect, and then
press J to proceed.
To delete all logs, press X and then press J.
4Select Yes.
A confirmation dialog will be displayed;
highlight Yes and press J to delete the logs.
ACopying Logs to a Computer
Logs are stored in the “NIKON” > “GNSS” folder on the memory card and have names
consisting of “N” followed by the log date (yymmdd), a single-character identifier from 0 to
Z assigned in ascending order by the camera, and the extension “.log” (thus the first log
recorded on October 1 2013 will be named “N1310010.log”).
Logs can be copied to a
computer by inserting the memory card in a card reader or card slot and transferring the files
using Nikon Transfer 2.
Logs are in NMEA format but may not display correctly in some
applications or on some devices.
O button
X button
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GPS Options
Use the Location data > GPS options item in the setup menu to adjust settings for
the built-in location data unit.
❚❚ Standby Timer
Choose whether the exposure meters turn off automatically when the location data
function is enabled.
❚❚ Set Clock from Satellite
Choose Ye s to set the camera clock based on the time provided by the satellite
navigation system.
Option Description
Enable
Exposure meters turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the time
selected for Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0186) > Standby timer (to allow
the camera time to acquire location data, the delay is extended by up to one minute
after the standby timer is activated or the camera is turned on).
This reduces the
drain on the battery.
Disable Exposure meters do not turn off while the location data function is enabled.
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❚❚ Update A-GPS File
Using assisted GPS (A-GPS or aGPS) files reduces the time needed for the built-in
location data unit to determine the current position.
Assisted GPS files can be
updated as described below.
1Download the latest assisted GPS file.
Download the current assisted GPS file from the following URL:
http://nikonimglib.com/agps2/
2Copy the file to the “NIKON” folder on the memory card.
Insert the memory card in a card reader or card slot and copy the file to the
“NIKON” folder in the root directory of the memory card (if the folder does not
already exist, create a new folder and name it “NIKON”).
3Insert the memory card in the camera.
4Turn the camera on.
5Update the file.
In the camera setup menu, navigate to the Location data > GPS options, then
highlight Update A-GPS data and press 2.
Highlight Yes and press J to
update assisted GPS data.
The update takes about two minutes.
DExpiry Date
Assisted GPS files remain valid for about two weeks after download
and can not be used after their expiry date (an error message will be
displayed if you attempt to use an out-of-date file).
The expiry date
for the current assisted GPS file can be viewed in the camera Update
A-GPS data display.
Update assisted GPS files before using the
location data function; expired files can not be used to assist the
acquisition of location data.
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DLocation Data
Local geographic and atmospheric conditions may prevent or delay the acquisition of
location data.
The camera may be unable to receive location data indoors, underground, or
in metal containers or the vicinity of bridges and other large structures, trees, power lines, or
other objects that block or reflect satellite signals.
Pay attention to your footing and
surroundings when looking for locations with good reception.
The positions of navigation
satellites are continuously changing, preventing or delaying the acquisition of location data
at certain hours of the day.
The presence of cellular telephones or other devices that
transmit on frequencies close to those of navigation satellites may also interfere with the
acquisition of location data.
Note that in some cases the camera may take some time to acquire a signal, for example
immediately after the battery is inserted or when the record location data function is
enabled for the first time, or after an extended period of disuse.
Location data for movies are
for the start of recording.
No data will be added to track logs while the camera is unable to
receive location data; in addition, track logs will not be recorded if the clock is not set, the
memory card is not inserted, or if any of the following operations are performed while the
location data function is enabled: the battery runs low or is removed, Off is selected for
Location data > Record location data in the setup menu, or an optional location data unit
is connected.
Note that turning the camera off does not disable the location data function.
Depending on the accuracy of the data acquired from the satellite system and the effects of
local topography on satellite reception, the location data recorded with pictures may differ
from the actual location by up to several hundred meters.
AConnecting Optional Location Data Units
Optional Nikon location data units can be connected to the camera accessory terminal using
the cable supplied with the unit (0237).
Be sure the camera is off before connecting the
unit.
When an optional location data unit is attached, the built-in location data unit will be
disabled and the camera will receive location data from the optional unit only, but the
Location data > GPS options > Standby timer and Set clock from satellite option in the
setup menu can still be used (079).
Track logs can not be created while an optional location
data unit is connected.
See the manual provided with the location data unit for more information.
82 P, S, A, and M Modes
P, S, A, and M Modes
P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter
speed and aperture:
Shutter Speed and Aperture
Mode Description
PProgrammed auto
(084)
Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which
there is little time to adjust camera settings.
Camera sets shutter
speed and aperture for optimal exposure.
SShutter-priority auto
(085)
Use to freeze or blur motion.
User chooses shutter speed; camera
selects aperture for best results.
AAperture-priority auto
(086)
Use to blur background or bring both foreground and
background into focus.
User chooses aperture; camera selects
shutter speed for best results.
MManual (087) User controls both shutter speed and aperture.
Set shutter speed
to “Bulb” or “Time” for long time-exposures.
83P, S, A, and M Modes
AShutter Speed and Aperture
Shutter speed and aperture are shown in the viewfinder and information display.
Shutter speed
Aperture
Fast shutter speeds (1/1600 s in this example)
freeze motion.
Slow shutter speeds (here 1 s) blur motion.
Large apertures (such as f/5.6; remember, the
lower the f-number, the larger the aperture)
blur details in front of and behind the main
subject.
Small apertures (f/22 in this case) bring both
background and foreground into focus.
84 P, S, A, and M Modes
Mode P (Programmed Auto)
This mode is recommended for snapshots or
whenever you want to leave the camera in charge of
shutter speed and aperture.
The camera
automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for
optimal exposure in most situations.
To take pictures in programmed auto mode, rotate the
mode dial to P.
AFlexible Program
In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating
the command dial (“flexible program”).
Rotate the dial right for large apertures (low f-
numbers) and fast shutter speeds, left for small apertures (high f-numbers) and slow shutter
speeds.
All combinations produce the same exposure.
Rotate right to blur background details or freeze motion.
Command dial
Rotate left to increase depth of field or blur motion.
While flexible program is in effect, a U (R) indicator appears in the
viewfinder and information display.
To restore default shutter speed
and aperture settings, rotate the command dial until the indicator is
no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off.
Mode dial
85P, S, A, and M Modes
Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)
This mode lets you control shutter speed: choose fast shutter speeds to “freeze”
motion, slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects.
The
camera automatically adjusts aperture for optimal exposure.
To choose a shutter speed:
1Rotate the mode dial to S.
2Choose a shutter speed.
Rotate the command dial to choose the
desired shutter speed: rotate right for faster
speeds, left for slower speeds.
Fast shutter speeds (e.g., 1/1600 s) freeze motion. Slow shutter speeds (e.g., 1 s) blur motion.
Mode dial
Command dial
86 P, S, A, and M Modes
Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)
In this mode, you can adjust aperture to control depth of field (the distance in front
of and behind the main subject that appears to be in focus).
The camera
automatically adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure.
To choose an aperture:
1Rotate the mode dial to A.
2Choose an aperture.
Rotate the command dial left for larger
apertures (lower f-numbers), right for smaller
apertures (higher f-numbers).
Large apertures (low f-numbers, e.g. f/5.6) blur
details in front of and behind the main subject.
Small apertures (high f-numbers, e.g. f/22) bring
the foreground and background into focus.
Mode dial
Command dial
87P, S, A, and M Modes
Mode M (Manual)
In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture.
Shutter speeds of
“Bulb” and “Time” are available for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars,
night scenery, or fireworks (088).
1Rotate the mode dial to M.
2Choose aperture and shutter speed.
Checking the exposure indicator (see below), adjust shutter speed and
aperture.
Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial (right for
faster speeds, left for slower).
To adjust aperture, keep the E (N) button
pressed while rotating the command dial (left for larger apertures/lower
f-numbers and right for smaller apertures/higher f-numbers).
Shutter speed Aperture
Command
dial
E (N) button Command
dial
AThe Exposure Indicator
If a CPU lens is attached (0226) and a shutter speed other than “Bulb” or “Time” is selected,
the exposure indicator in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the
photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.
Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
Mode dial
88 P, S, A, and M Modes
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 pressed all the way
down.
To prevent blur, use a tripod or an
optional wireless remote controller (0237) or
remote cord (0237).
•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 interfering with exposure, remove the
rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap (050).
To
prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete, use a fully charged battery.
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
shooting menu (0180).
❚❚ Bulb
1Rotate the mode dial to M.
2Choose the shutter speed.
Rotate the command dial to choose a
shutter speed of Bulb (A).
3Take the photograph.
After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera, optional
wireless remote controller or remote cord all the way down.
Take your finger
from the shutter-release button when the exposure is complete.
Length of exposure: 35 s
Aperture: f/25
Mode dial
Command dial
89P, S, A, and M Modes
❚❚ Time
1Rotate the mode dial to M.
2Choose the shutter speed.
Rotate the command dial left to choose a
shutter speed of “Time” (&).
3Open 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.
4Close the shutter.
Repeat the operation performed in Step 3 (shooting ends automatically if the
button is not pressed after 30 minutes).
AML-L3 Remote Controls
If you will be using an ML-L3 remote control, select one of the following remote control
modes as described on page 70: " (Delayed remote (ML-L3)) or #(Quick-response
remote (ML-L3)).
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.
Mode dial
Command dial
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Exposure
Metering
Choose how the camera sets exposure.
1Display metering options.
Press the P button, then highlight the
current metering method in the information
display and press J.
2Choose a metering method.
Highlight an option and press J.
Method Description
LMatrix metering
Produces natural results in most situations.
The camera meters a wide
area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone distribution, color,
composition, and distance.
MCenter-weighted
metering
Classic meter for portraits.
Camera meters entire frame but assigns
greatest weight to center area.
Recommended when using filters with
an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.
NSpot metering
Choose this mode to ensure that subject will be correctly exposed, even
when background is much brighter or darker.
Camera meters current
focus point; use to meter off-center subjects.
ASpot Metering
If e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode during viewfinder photography (053),
the camera will meter the center focus point.
P button Information display
91P, S, A, and M Modes
Autoexposure Lock
Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using M(Center-weighted
metering) and N(Spot metering) to meter exposure; note that autoexposure lock is
not available in i or j mode.
1Meter exposure.
Press the shutter-release button halfway.
2Lock exposure.
With the shutter-release button pressed halfway
(q) and the subject positioned in the focus point,
press the A (L) button (w) to lock exposure.
While exposure lock is in effect, an AE-L indicator
will appear in the viewfinder.
3Recompose the photograph.
Keeping the A (L) button pressed, recompose
the photograph and shoot.
AAdjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture
While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted without altering the
metered value for exposure:
Mode Setting
Programmed auto Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 084)
Shutter-priority auto Shutter speed
Aperture-priority auto Aperture
The metering method itself can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect.
Shutter-release
button
A (L) button
92 P, S, A, and M Modes
Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the
camera, making pictures brighter or darker (0260).
It is most effective when used
with M(Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) (090).
–1 EV No exposure compensation +1 EV
To choose a value for exposure
compensation, keep the E (N)
button pressed and rotate the
command dial until the desired
value is selected in the viewfinder
or information display.
Normal
exposure can be restored by
setting exposure compensation to
±0 (adjustments to exposure
compensation in % mode will be
reset when another mode is
selected).
Exposure
compensation is not reset when
the camera is turned off.
E (N) button Command dial
–0.3 EV +2 EV
AThe Information Display
Exposure compensation options can also be accessed from the
information display (07).
AMode M
In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator.
AUsing a Flash
When a flash is used, exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash
level.
ABracketing
For information on automatically varying exposure over a series of shots, see page 108.
93P, S, A, and M Modes
Flash Compensation
Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the
camera, 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 (0261).
Keep the M (Y) and E (N) buttons
pressed and rotate the command dial
until the desired value is selected in
the viewfinder or information display.
In general, positive values make the
main subject seem brighter while
negative values make it seem darker.
Normal flash output can be restored
by setting flash compensation to ±0.
Flash compensation is not reset when
the camera is turned off.
M (Y) button E (N) button Command dial
–0.3 EV +1 EV
AThe Information Display
Flash compensation options can also be accessed from the
information display (07).
AOptional Flash Units
Flash compensation is also available with optional flash units that support the Nikon
Creative Lighting System (CLS; see page 232).
The flash compensation selected with the
optional flash unit is added to the flash compensation selected with the camera.
94 P, S, A, and M Modes
Preserving Detail in Highlights and
Shadows
Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs
with natural contrast.
Use for high contrast scenes, for example when
photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking
pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day.
Active D-Lighting is not recommended
in mode M; in other modes, it is most effective when used with L(Matrix metering;
090).
1Display Active D-Lighting options.
Press the P button, then highlight Active
D-Lighting in the information display and
press J.
2Choose an option.
Highlight an option and press J (0261).
Active D-Lighting: ! Off Active D-Lighting: Y Auto
P button Information display
95P, S, A, and M Modes
DActive D-Lighting
Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in photographs taken with
Active D-Lighting.
Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects.
Active D-Lighting
can not be used at ISO sensitivities of Hi 0.3 or above.
A“Active D-Lighting” Versus “D-Lighting”
Active D-Lighting adjusts exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range, while
the D-Lighting option in the retouch menu (0207) brightens shadows in images after
shooting.
ABracketing
For information on automatically varying Active D-Lighting over a series of shots, see page
108.
96 P, S, A, and M Modes
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) combines two exposures to form a single image that
captures a wide range of tones from shadows to highlights, even with high-contrast
subjects.
HDR is most effective when used with L(Matrix metering) (090).
It can
not be used to record NEF (RAW) images.
While HDR is in effect, the flash can not be
used and continuous shooting is not available.
1Display HDR (High Dynamic Range)
options.
Press the P button, then highlight HDR (High
Dynamic Range) in the information display
and press J.
2Choose an option.
Highlight vAuto, 2Extra high,
SHigh, TNormal, ULow, or 6Off
and press J.
When an option other than 6Off is selected,
u will be displayed in the viewfinder.
+
First exposure (darker) Second exposure (brighter) Combined HDR image
P button Information display
97P, S, A, and M Modes
3Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
The camera takes two exposures when the
shutter-release button is pressed all the way
down.
“lu” will flash in the viewfinder
while the images are combined; no photographs
can be taken until recording is complete.
HDR
turns off automatically after the photograph is
taken; to turn off HDR before shooting, rotate the
mode dial to a setting other than P, S, A, or M.
DFraming HDR Photographs
The edges of the image may be cropped out.
The desired results may not be achieved if the
camera or subject move during shooting.
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.
98 P, S, A, and M Modes
Multiple Exposure
Follow the steps below to record a series of two or three exposures in a single
photograph.
Multiple exposures produce colors noticeably superior to those in
software-generated photographic overlays created from existing images.
❚❚ Creating a Multiple Exposure
Multiple exposures can not be recorded in live view.
Exit live view before proceeding.
1Select Multiple exposure.
Press the G button to display the menus.
Highlight Multiple exposure in the
shooting menu and press 2.
2Enable multiple exposure mode.
Highlight Multiple exposure mode and
press 2.
The options shown at right will be displayed.
Highlight On and press J.
AExtended Recording Times
For an interval between exposures of more than 30 s, extend the meter-off delay using
Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers) > Standby timer (0186).
The maximum interval
between exposures is 30 s longer than the option selected for Custom Setting c2. Shooting
will end automatically if no operations are performed for a set period and a multiple
exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point.
G button
99P, S, A, and M Modes
3Choose the number of shots.
Highlight Number of shots and press 2.
The dialog shown at right will be displayed.
Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of
exposures that will be combined to form a
single photograph and press J.
4Choose 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 two
exposures, 1/3 for three exposures).
•Off: Gain is not adjusted when recording
multiple exposure.
Recommended if
background is dark.
5Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
In single-frame release mode, one
photograph will be taken each time the
shutter-release button is pressed; continue
shooting until all exposures have been recorded.
In continuous high-speed
and continuous low-speed release modes (046), the camera records all
exposures in a single burst; shooting will pause after each multiple exposure.
100 P, S, A, and M Modes
❚❚ Interrupting Multiple Exposures
To interrupt a multiple exposure before the specified number of
exposures have been taken, select Off for Multiple exposure >
Multiple exposure mode in the shooting menu.
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:
•The mode dial is rotated to a setting other than P, S, A, or M
•A two-button reset is performed (072)
•The camera is turned off
•The battery is exhausted
•One of the exposures is deleted
AThe Multiple Exposure Indicator
A $ icon appears in the information display when multiple exposure
shooting is enabled. The icon flashes while shooting is in progress.
DMultiple Exposures
The 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.
101P, S, A, and M Modes
White Balance
White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source.
Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; other values can be
selected if necessary according to the type of source:
1Display white balance options.
Press the P button, then highlight the
current white balance setting in the
information display and press J.
2Choose a white balance option.
Highlight an option and press J.
Option Description
vAuto Automatic white balance adjustment.
Recommended in most situations.
JIncandescent Use under incandescent lighting.
IFluorescent Use with the light sources listed on page 102.
HDirect sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.
NFlash Use with the flash.
GCloudy Use in daylight under overcast skies.
MShade Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.
LPreset manual Measure white balance or copy white balance from existing photo
(0104).
P button Information display
102 P, S, A, and M Modes
AThe Shooting Menu
White balance can be selected using the White balance option in
the shooting menu (0177), which also can be used to fine-tune
white balance (0103) or measure a value for preset white balance
(0104).
The IFluorescent option in the White balance menu can be used
to select the light source from the bulb types shown at right.
AColor 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.
The camera white balance options are adapted to the following
color temperatures (all figures are approximate):
•I (sodium-vapor lamps): 2700 K
•J (incandescent)/
I(warm-white fluorescent): 3000 K
•I (white fluorescent): 3700 K
•I (cool-white fluorescent): 4200 K
•I (day white fluorescent): 5000 K
•H (direct sunlight): 5200 K
•N (flash): 5400 K
•G (cloudy): 6000 K
•I (daylight fluorescent): 6500 K
•I (high temp. mercury-vapor): 7200 K
•M (shade): 8000 K
ABracketing
For information on automatically varying white balance settings over a series of shots, see
page 108.
103P, S, A, and M Modes
Fine-Tuning White Balance
White balance can be “fine-tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the
light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image.
White balance is
fine-tuned using the White balance option in the shooting menu.
1Select a white balance option.
Press G to display the menus, then
highlight White balance in the shooting
menu and press 2.
Highlight the desired
white balance option and press 2 (if
Fluorescent is selected, highlight the
desired lighting type and press 2; note that
fine-tuning is not available with Preset
manual).
2Fine-tune white balance.
Use the multi selector to fine-tune white
balance.
3Save changes and exit.
Press J.
AWhite Balance Fine-Tuning
The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative,
not absolute.
For example, moving the cursor
to B (blue) when a “warm” setting such as J
(incandescent) is selected will make
photographs slightly “colder” but will not
actually make them blue.
G button
Increase green
Increase
blue
Increase
amber
Increase magenta
Coordinates
Adjustmen
t
104 P, S, A, and M Modes
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.
Two
methods are available for setting preset white balance:
❚❚ Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance
1Light a reference object.
Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the
final photograph.
2Display white balance options.
To display the menus, press the G button.
Highlight White balance in the shooting
menu and press 2 to display white balance
options.
Highlight Preset manual and press
2.
3Select Measure.
Highlight Measure and press 2.
Method Description
Measure Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photo
and white balance measured by camera (see below).
Use photo White balance is copied from photo on memory card (0107).
G button
105P, S, A, and M Modes
4Select Ye s.
The menu shown at right will be displayed;
highlight Yes and press J.
The camera will enter preset measurement
mode.
When the camera is ready to measure white
balance, a flashing D (L) will appear in
the viewfinder and information display.
5Measure 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.
No photograph will be recorded;
white balance can be measured accurately
even when the camera is not in focus.
106 P, S, A, and M Modes
6Check the results.
If the camera was able to measure a value for
white balance, the message shown at right
will be displayed and a will flash in the
viewfinder for about eight seconds before
the camera returns to shooting mode.
To
return to shooting mode immediately, press
the shutter-release button halfway.
If lighting is too dark or too bright, the
camera may be unable to measure white
balance.
A message will appear in the
information display and a flashing ba
will appear in the viewfinder for about
eight seconds.
Return to Step 5 and
measure white balance again.
DMeasuring Preset White Balance
If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode
will end in the time selected for Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0186).
The default
setting is eight seconds.
DPreset White Balance
The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time; the existing value will
be replaced when a new value is measured.
Note that exposure is automatically increased
by 1 EV when measuring white balance; when shooting in mode M, adjust exposure so that
the exposure indicator shows ±0 (087).
AOther Methods for Measuring Preset White Balance
To enter preset measurement mode (see above) after selecting preset white balance in the
information display (0101), press J for a few seconds.
If white balance has been assigned
to the Fn button (0193), white balance preset measurement mode can be activated by
keeping the Fn button pressed for a few seconds after selecting preset white balance with
the Fn button and command dial.
AGray Panels
For more precise results, measure white balance using a standard gray panel.
107P, S, A, and M Modes
❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph
Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the
memory card.
1Select Preset manual.
To display the menus, press the G button.
Highlight White balance in the shooting
menu and press 2 to display white balance
options.
Highlight Preset manual and press
2.
2Select Use photo.
Highlight Use photo and press 2.
3Choose Select image.
Highlight Select image and press 2 (to skip
the remaining steps and use the image last
selected for preset white balance, select This
image).
4Choose a folder.
Highlight the folder containing the source
image and press 2.
5Highlight the source image.
To view the highlighted image full frame,
press and hold the X button.
6Copy white balance.
Press J to set preset white balance to the
white balance value for the highlighted
photograph.
G button
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Bracketing
Bracketing automatically varies exposure, white balance, or Active D-Lighting (ADL)
settings slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value.
Choose in situations
in which it is difficult to set exposure or white balance and there is not time to check
results and adjust settings with each shot, or to experiment with different settings for
the same subject.
1Choose a bracketing option.
After pressing G to display the menus,
highlight Custom Setting e2 (Auto
bracketing set) and press 2.
Highlight the desired bracketing type and
press J.
Option Description
kAE
bracketing
Vary exposure over a series of three photographs.
Shot 1: unmodified Shot 2: exposure reduced Shot 3: exposure increased
mWB
bracketing
Each time the shutter is released, the camera creates three images, each with a
different white balance.
Not available with image qualities of NEF (RAW).
!ADL
bracketing
Take one photo with Active D-Lighting off, and another at the current Active
D-Lighting setting.
G button
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2Display bracketing options.
Press the P button, then highlight the
current bracketing setting and press J.
3Select a bracketing increment.
Highlight a bracketing increment and press
J. Choose from values between 0.3 and
2 EV (AE bracketing) or 1 to 3 (WB
bracketing), or select ADL (ADL bracketing).
4Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
AE bracketing: The camera will vary exposure
with each shot.
The first shot will be taken at
the value currently selected for exposure compensation.
The bracketing
increment will be subtracted from the current value in the second shot and
added in the third shot, “bracketing” the current value.
The modified values are
reflected in the values shown for shutter speed and aperture.
WB bracketing: Each shot is processed to create three copies, one at the current
white balance setting, one with increased amber, and one with increased blue.
ADL bracketing: The first shot after bracketing is activated is taken with Active
D-Lighting off, the second at the current Active D-Lighting setting (094; if
Active D-Lighting is off, the second shot will be taken with Active D-Lighting set
to Auto).
In continuous high-speed and continuous low-speed release modes, shooting will
pause after each bracketing cycle.
If the camera is turned off before all shots in the
bracketing sequence have been taken, bracketing will resume from the next shot in
the sequence when the camera is turned on.
P button Information display
110 P, S, A, and M Modes
AThe Bracketing Progress Indicator
During AE bracketing, a bar is removed from the bracketing
progress indicator with each shot (v>w>x).
During ADL bracketing, the setting that will be used for the next
shot is underlined in the information display.
ADisabling Bracketing
To disable bracketing and resume normal shooting, select OFF in Step 3 on the previous
page.
To cancel bracketing before all frames have been recorded, rotate the mode dial to a
setting other than P, S, A, or M.
AExposure Bracketing
The camera modifies exposure by varying shutter speed and aperture (mode P), aperture
(mode S), or shutter speed (modes A and M).
If auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled, the
camera will automatically vary ISO sensitivity for optimum exposure when the limits of the
camera exposure system are exceeded.
111P, S, A, and M Modes
Picture Controls
Nikon’s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing
settings, including sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue, among
compatible devices and software.
Selecting a Picture Control
Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene.
1Display Picture Control options.
Press the P button, then highlight the
current Picture Control and press J.
2Select a Picture Control.
Highlight a Picture Control and press J.
Option Description
QStandard Recommended for most situations, this option uses standard processing for
balanced results.
RNeutral A good choice for photographs that will later be extensively processed or
retouched, this option uses minimal processing for natural results.
SVivid Choose this option for photographs that emphasize primary colors.
Pictures
are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect.
TMonochrome Take monochrome photographs.
ePortrait Process portraits for skin with natural texture and a rounded feel.
fLandscape Produces vibrant landscapes and cityscapes.
P button Information display
112 P, S, A, and M Modes
Modifying Picture Controls
Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0115) 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.
1Select a Picture Control.
Press G to display the menus, then
highlight Set Picture Control in the
shooting menu and press 2. Highlight the
desired Picture Control and press 2.
2Adjust settings.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting
and press 4 or 2 to choose a value (0113).
Repeat this step until all settings have been
adjusted, or select Quick adjust to choose a
preset combination of settings.
Default settings can be restored by pressing
the O button.
3Save changes and exit.
Press J.
Picture Controls that have been modified from default
settings are indicated by an asterisk (“*”).
G button
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❚❚ Picture Control Settings
Option Description
Quick adjust
Mute or heighten the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that
this resets all manual adjustments).
Not available with Neutral,
Monochrome, or custom Picture Controls.
Manual adjustments
(all Picture Controls)
Sharpening Control the sharpness of outlines.
Select A to adjust sharpening
automatically according to the type of scene.
Contrast Adjust contrast manually or select A to let the camera adjust contrast
automatically.
Brightness Raise or lower brightness without loss of detail in highlights or shadows.
Manual adjustments
(non-monochrome only)
Saturation Control the vividness of colors.
Select A to adjust saturation
automatically according to the type of scene.
Hue Adjust hue.
Manual adjustments
(monochrome only)
Filter effects Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs
(0114).
Toning Choose the tint used in monochrome photographs (0114).
D“A” (Auto)
Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of
the subject in the frame.
ACustom Picture Controls
Custom Picture Controls are created through modifications to existing Picture Controls using
the Manage Picture Control option in the shooting menu (0115) and can be saved to a
memory card for sharing among other cameras of the same model and compatible software
(0117).
114 P, S, A, and M Modes
AThe Picture Control Grid
To display a grid showing saturation (non-monochrome controls
only) and contrast for the Picture Control selected in Step 2, press and
hold the X button.
The icons for Picture Controls that use auto contrast and saturation
are displayed in green in the Picture Control grid, and lines appear
parallel to the axes of the grid.
APrevious Settings
The line under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu
indicates the previous value for the setting.
ACustom Picture Controls
The options available with custom picture controls are the same as those on which the
custom picture control was based.
AFilter 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
YYellow Enhances contrast.
Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in
landscape photographs.
Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red
more contrast than orange.
OOrange
RRed
GGreen Softens skin tones.
Can be used for portraits.
Note that the effects achieved with Filter effects are more pronounced than those
produced by physical glass filters.
AToning (Monochrome Only)
Choose from B&W (black-and-white), Sepia, Cyanotype (blue-tinted
monochrome), Red, Yel low, Green, Blue Green, Blue, Purple Blue,
Red Purple.
Pressing 3 when Toning is selected displays saturation
options.
Press 4 or 2 to adjust saturation.
Saturation control is not
available when B&W (black-and-white) is selected.
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Creating Custom Picture Controls
The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom
Picture Controls.
1Select Manage Picture Control.
To display the menus, press the G button.
Highlight Manage Picture Control in the
shooting menu and press 2.
2Select Save/edit.
Highlight Save/edit and press 2.
3Select 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.
4Edit the selected Picture Control.
See page 113 for more information.
To
abandon any changes and start over from
default settings, press the O button.
Press J
when settings are complete.
5Select a destination.
Highlight a destination for the custom
Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and
press 2.
G button
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6Name the Picture Control.
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 move the cursor in the name area, rotate the command
dial.
To enter a letter, 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 button.
Custom Picture Control names can be up to nineteen characters long.
Any
characters after the nineteenth will be deleted.
7Save changes and exit.
Press X to save changes and exit.
The new
Picture Control will appear in the Picture
Control list.
AManage Picture Control > Rename
Custom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the
Manage Picture Control menu.
AManage 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.
AThe 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.
Original Picture Control icon
Keyboard
area
Name area
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Sharing Custom Picture Controls
Custom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with
ViewNX 2 or optional software such as Capture NX 2 can be copied to a memory card
and loaded into the camera, or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can
be copied to the memory card to be used in compatible cameras and software and
then deleted when no longer needed.
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.
•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.
ASaving 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 can not be copied to the memory card, renamed,
or deleted.
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Live View
Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view.
1Rotate the live view switch.
The view through the lens will be displayed in the
monitor.
2Position the focus point.
Position the focus point over your subject as
described on page 121.
3Focus.
Press the shutter-release button halfway.
The
focus point will flash green while the camera
focuses.
If the camera is able to focus, the focus
point will be displayed in green; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point
will flash red (note that pictures can be taken even when the focus point flashes
red; check focus in the monitor before shooting).
Except in i and j modes,
exposure can be locked by pressing the A (L) button.
4Take the picture.
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the
way down.
The monitor turns off and the
memory card access lamp lights during
recording.
Do not remove the battery or memory
card until recording is complete.
When shooting is
complete, the photograph will be displayed in
the monitor for a few seconds before the camera returns to live view mode.
To
exit, rotate the live view switch.
Framing Photographs in the Monitor
Live view switch
Focus point
Memory card access lamp
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Focusing in Live View
Follow the steps below to choose focus and AF-area modes and position the focus
point.
❚❚ Choosing How the Camera Focuses (Focus Mode)
The following focus modes are available in live view (note that full-time–servo AF is
not available in g, ', and ( modes):
1Display focus options.
Press the P button, then highlight the
current focus mode in the information
display and press J.
2Choose a focus option.
Highlight an option and press J.
Option Description
AF-S Single-servo AF For stationary subjects.
Focus locks when shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
AF-F 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.
MF Manual focus Focus manually (0125).
P button
120 Live View
❚❚ Choosing How the Camera Picks the Area (AF-Area Mode)
In modes other than i, j, and (, the following AF-area modes can be selected in
live view (note that subject-tracking AF is not available in %, g, ', and 3 modes):
1Display AF-area modes.
Press the P button, then highlight the
current AF-area mode in the information
display and press J.
2Choose an AF-area mode.
Highlight an option and press J.
Option Description
6Face-priority AF Use for portraits.
The camera automatically detects and focuses
on portrait subjects.
7Wide-area AF Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other non-portrait
subjects.
Use the multi selector to select the focus point.
8Normal-area AF Use for pin-point focus on a selected spot in the frame.
A tripod is
recommended.
9Subject-tracking AF Use if you want focus to track a selected subject.
P button
121Live View
3Choose the focus point.
6 (face-priority AF): A double yellow border will be
displayed when the camera detects a portrait
subject (if multiple faces, up to a maximum of 35,
are detected, the camera will focus on the closest
subject; to choose a different subject, use the
multi selector).
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.
7/8 (wide- and normal-area AF): 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.
9 (subject-tracking AF): Position the focus point
over your subject and press J.
The focus point
will track the selected subject as it moves through
the frame.
To end focus tracking, press J a
second time.
Focus poin
t
Focus point
Focus point
122 Live View
The Live View Display
Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.
Item Description 0
q Shooting mode The mode currently selected with the mode dial. 19, 30,
37, 82
w “No movie” icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded. —
e Time remaining The amount of time remaining before live view ends
automatically.
Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less. 124, 129
r Microphone
sensitivity Microphone sensitivity for movie recording. 128
t Sound level Sound level for audio recording.
Displayed in red if level is
too high; adjust microphone sensitivity accordingly. 128
y Wind noise
reduction
Displayed when On is selected for Movie settings > Wind
noise reduction in the shooting menu. 128
u Manual movie
settings indicator
Displayed when On is selected for Manual movie settings
in mode M.129
i Focus mode The current focus mode. 119
o AF-area mode The current AF-area mode. 120
!0 Movie frame size The frame size of movies recorded in movie mode. 128
!1 Time remaining
(movie mode) The recording time remaining in movie mode. 126
!2 Focus point The current focus point.
The display varies with the option
selected for AF-area mode (0120). 121
!3 Exposure indicator Indicates whether the photograph would be under- or over-
exposed at current settings (mode M only). 87
!3
!1
!2
!0
q
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t
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oiu
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ALive View/Movie Recording Display Options
Press the R button to cycle through display options as shown below.
Circled areas indicate edges of movie frame crop.
Show detailed
photo indicators
Show movie indicators
(0128) *
Hide indicators*
Show basic photo
indicators *
Framing grid*
*A crop showing the area recorded is displayed during movie recording when frame sizes
other than 640 × 424 are selected for Movie settings > Frame size/frame rate in the
shooting menu (0128; the area outside the movie frame crop is grayed out when movie
indicators are displayed).
ACamera Settings
Except when movie indicators are displayed, you can
access the following live view photography settings
by pressing the P button: image quality (059), image
size (061), bracketing increment (0109), HDR
(096), Active D-Lighting (094), white balance
(0101), ISO sensitivity (067), Picture Controls
(0111), focus mode (0119), AF-area mode (0120),
metering (090), flash mode (063, 65), flash
compensation (093), and exposure compensation
(092).
When movie indicators are displayed, movie
settings can be adjusted (0122).
R button
P button
124 Live View
AExposure
Depending on the scene, exposure may differ from that which would be obtained when live
view is not used.
Metering in live view is adjusted to suit the live view display, producing
photographs with exposure close to what is seen in the monitor (note that exposure
compensation can only be previewed in the monitor at values between +3 EV and –3 EV).
To
prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with exposure, remove the rubber
eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap before shooting (050).
AHDMI
When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device, the camera monitor will remain on
and the video device will display the view through the lens.
If the device supports HDMI-
CEC, select Off for the HDMI > Device control option in the setup menu (0166) before
shooting in live view.
DShooting in Live View Mode
Although they will not appear in the final picture, distortion may be visible in the monitor if
the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame.
Bright
light sources may leave after-images in the monitor when the camera is panned.
Bright
spots may also appear.
Flicker and banding visible in the monitor under fluorescent,
mercury vapor, or sodium lamps can be reduced using Flicker reduction (0200), 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.
Live view ends automatically when the monitor is closed (closing the monitor does not end
live view on televisions or other external displays).
Live view may end automatically to prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits; exit live
view when the camera is not in use.
Note that the temperature of the camera’s internal
circuits may rise and noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be
displayed in the following instances (the camera may also become noticeably warm, but this
does not indicate a malfunction):
•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 mode for extended periods
If live view does not start when you attempt to start live view, wait for the internal circuits to
cool and then try again.
DThe Count Down Display
A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (0122; the timer
turns red 5 s before the auto off timer expires (0186) or if live view is about to end to protect
the internal circuits).
Depending on shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately
when live view is selected.
125Live View
DUsing Autofocus in Live View
Autofocus is slower in live view and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera
focuses.
The camera may be unable to focus in the situations listed below (note that the
focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus):
•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 the
subject is lit by spot lighting or by 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
In addition, the subject-tracking AF 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.
AManual Focus
To focus in manual focus mode (057), rotate the
lens focus ring until the subject is in focus.
To magnify the view in the monitor up to about 8.3 ×
for precise focus, press the X button.
While the view
through the lens is zoomed in, a navigation window
will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner
of the display.
Use the multi selector to scroll to areas
of the frame not visible in the monitor (available only
if 7 (Wide-area AF) or 8 (Normal-area AF) is
selected for AF-area mode), or press W(Q) to zoom
out.
X button Navigation window
126 Recording and Viewing Movies
Recording and Viewing Movies
Movies can be recorded in live view mode.
1Rotate the live view switch.
The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor.
2Focus.
Frame the opening shot and focus as described in Steps 2
and 3 of “Framing Photographs in the Monitor” (0118;
see also “Focusing in Live View” on pages 0119–121).
Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in
face-priority AF drops during movie recording.
3Start recording.
Press the movie-record button to start recording.
A
recording indicator and the time available are displayed in
the monitor.
Except in i and j modes, exposure can be
locked by pressing the A (L) button (091) or (in modes
P, S, A, and %) altered by up to ±3 EV in steps of 1/3EV by
pressing the E (N) button and rotating the command dial
(092; note that depending on the brightness of the
subject, changes to exposure may have no visible effect).
Recording Movies
DThe 0 Icon
A 0 icon (0122) indicates that movies can not be recorded.
ABefore Recording
Set aperture before recording in mode A or M (086, 87).
Live view switch
Movie-record button
Recording indicator
Time remaining
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4End recording.
Press the movie-record button again to end recording.
Recording will end
automatically when the maximum length is reached, the memory card is full,
another mode is selected, or the monitor is closed (closing the monitor does
not end recording on televisions or other external displays).
ATaking Photographs During Movie Recording
To end movie recording, take a photograph, and exit to live view, press the shutter-release
button all the way down and hold it in this position until the shutter is released.
AMaximum Length
The maximum length for individual movie files is 4 GB (for maximum recording times, see
page 128); note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this
length is reached (0238).
DRecording Movies
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 (flicker and banding can be reduced using
Flicker reduction; 0200).
Bright light sources may leave after-images when the camera is
panned.
Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may also appear.
Bright
bands may appear in some areas of the frame if the subject is briefly illuminated by a flash 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.
The camera can record both video and sound; do not cover the microphone during
recording.
Note that the built-in microphone may record lens noise during autofocus and
vibration reduction.
Flash lighting can not be used during movie recording.
Live view may end automatically to prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits; exit live
view when the camera is not in use.
Note that the temperature of the camera’s internal
circuits may rise and noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be
displayed in the following instances (the camera may also become noticeably warm, but this
does not indicate a malfunction):
•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 mode for extended periods
If live view does not start when you attempt to start live view or movie recording, wait for the
internal circuits to cool and then try again.
Matrix metering is used regardless of the metering method selected.
Shutter speed and ISO
sensitivity are adjusted automatically unless On is selected for Manual movie settings
(0129) and the camera is in mode M.
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Movie Settings
The camera offers the following movie settings.
•Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality: Choose from the following options.
The
frame rate depends on the option currently selected for Video mode in the setup
menu (0202):
•Microphone: Turn the built-in or optional ME-1 stereo microphones (0129, 237)
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.
•Wind noise reduction: Select On to enable the low-cut filter for the built-in
microphone (optional stereo microphones are unaffected; 0129, 237), reducing
noise produced by wind blowing over the microphone (note that other sounds
may also be affected).
Frame size/frame rate Maximum length (high movie quality ★/
normal movie quality) 4
Frame size (pixels) Frame rate 1
L/t
1920 × 1080
60p 2
10 min./20 min.
M/u50p 3
N/r30p 2
20 min./29 min. 59 s
O/s25p 3
P/k24p
Q/l1280 × 720 60p 2
R/o50p 3
S/n640 × 424 30p 229 min. 59 s/
29 min. 59 s
T/p25p 3
1Listed value.
Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and
23.976 fps respectively.
2Available when NTSC is selected for Video mode (0202).
3Available when PAL is selected for Video mode.
4 Movies recorded in miniature effect mode are up to three minutes long when played back.
AThe Live View Display
The movie crop can be viewed during live view by
pressing the R button to select the “show movie
indicators”, “hide indicators”, “framing grid”, or “show
basic photo indicators” display (0123).
When movie
indicators are displayed, you can access the following
movie settings by pressing the P button: movie frame
size/quality, microphone sensitivity, white balance
(0101), ISO sensitivity (067), Picture Controls
(0111), focus mode (0119), AF-area mode (0120),
and exposure compensation (092).
P button
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•Manual movie settings: Choose On to allow manual
adjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity when the
camera is in mode M.
Shutter speed can be set to values as
fast as 1/4000 s; the slowest speed available varies with the
frame rate: 1/30 s for frame rates of 24p, 25p, and 30p, 1/50 s for
50p, and 1/60 s for 60p.
ISO sensitivity can be set to values between ISO 100 and Hi
1 (067).
If shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are not in these ranges when live view
starts, they will automatically be set to supported values, and remain at these
values when live view ends.
Note that ISO sensitivity is fixed at the value selected;
the camera does not adjust ISO sensitivity automatically when On is selected for
ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control in the shooting menu
(0181).
1Select Movie settings.
Press the G button to display the menus.
Highlight Movie settings in the shooting
menu and press 2.
2Choose movie options.
Highlight the desired item and press 2, then
highlight an option and press J.
AUsing an External Microphone
The optional ME-1 stereo microphone can be used to reduce noise caused by lens vibration
being recorded during autofocus.
DThe Count-Down Display
A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (0122).
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.
AHDMI and Other Video Devices
When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device, the camera monitor will remain on
and the video device will display the view through the lens.
If the device supports
HDMI-CEC, select Off for the HDMI > Device control option in the setup menu (0166)
before shooting in live view.
G button
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Viewing Movies
Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0135).
Press J to start
playback; your current position is indicated by the movie progress bar.
The following operations can be performed:
1 icon Length Current position/total length
Volume
Movie progress bar Guide
To Use Description
Pause Pause playback.
Play Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind/
advance.
Advance/
rewind
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; hold for continuous rewind or advance.
Skip 10 s Rotate the command dial to skip ahead or back 10 s.
Adjust volume X/W (Q)Press X to increase volume, W (Q) to decrease.
Return to full-
frame playback /KPress 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.
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Editing Movies
Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills.
Trimming Movies
To create trimmed copies of movies:
1Display a movie full frame.
2Pause the movie on the new opening
or closing frame.
Play the movie back as described on page
130, pressing J to start and resume
playback and 3 to pause.
Pause playback
when you reach the new opening or closing
frame.
3Select Choose start/end point.
Press the P button, then highlight Choose
start/end point and press 2.
Option Description
fChoose start/end point Create a copy from which the opening or closing footage has
been removed.
gSave selected frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still.
Movie progress bar
P button
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4Choose 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.
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.
5Confirm 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 command dial).
6Create the copy.
Once the desired frame is displayed, press 1.
7Preview the movie.
To preview the copy, highlight Preview and
press J.
To abandon the current copy and
return to Step 5, highlight Cancel and press
J; to save the copy, proceed to Step 8.
Start point
End point
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8Save 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.
DTrimming 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.
AChoosing 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 A (L) button.
A (L) button
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Saving Selected Frames
To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still:
1Pause the movie on the desired frame.
Play the movie back as described on page
130, pressing J to start and resume
playback and 3 to pause.
Pause the movie
at the frame you intend to copy.
2Choose Save selected frame.
Press the P button, then highlight Save
selected frame and press 2.
3Create a still copy.
Press 1 to create a still copy of the current
frame.
4Save the copy.
Highlight Yes and press J to create a fine-
quality (059) JPEG copy of the selected
frame.
ASave 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 (0136).
P button
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To play photographs back, press the K button.
The most recent photograph will be displayed in
the monitor.
Full-Frame Playback
To Use Description
View additional
photographs
Press 2 to view photographs in order recorded, 4 to view
photographs in reverse order.
View additional
photo info Change photo info displayed (0136).
View thumbnails
W (Q)See page 140 for more information on the thumbnail
display.
Zoom in on
photograph XSee page 142 for more information on playback zoom.
Delete images OConfirmation dialog will be displayed.
Press O again to
delete photo.
Change protect
status A (L)To protect image, or to remove protection from protected
image, press A (L) button (0143).
Play movie If current picture is marked with 1 icon to show that it is a
movie, pressing J starts movie playback (0130).
AThe P Button
Pressing the P button in full-frame, thumbnail, or
calendar playback displays the dialog shown at right,
where you can rate pictures (0144), retouch photos
and edit movies (0131, 205), and select pictures for
transfer to a smart device (0173).
K button
P button
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Photo Information
Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame 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 (0176).
Location data are only displayed if location data were embedded in the picture when
it was taken (074).
❚❚ File Information
❚❚ Highlights *
* Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed).
File information None (image only) Overview Location data
Highlights RGB histogram Shooting data
1Protect status...........................................................143
2Retouch indicator................................................... 206
3Upload marking......................................................173
4Frame number/total number of images
5File name ................................................................... 189
6Image quality..............................................................59
7Image size ....................................................................61
8Time of recording............................................ 14, 201
9Date of recording ............................................ 14, 201
10 Folder name .............................................................178
11 Rating ......................................................................... 144
1Protect status...........................................................143
2Retouch indicator................................................... 206
3Upload marking......................................................173
4Frame number/total number of images
5Image highlights
6Rating ......................................................................... 144
10
11
98
5
1 2 3 4
7
6
6
5
1 2 3 4
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❚❚ RGB Histogram
1Frame number/total number of images
2Histogram (RGB channel).
In all histograms,
horizontal axis gives pixel brightness, vertical
axis number of pixels.
3Histogram (red channel)
4Histogram (green channel)
5Histogram (blue channel)
6Upload marking ......................................................173
7White balance ..........................................................101
White balance fine-tuning ...............................103
Preset manual.......................................................104
8Retouch indicator ...................................................206
9Protect status ...........................................................143
10 Rating..........................................................................144
APlayback Zoom
To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is
displayed, press X.
Use the X and W (Q) buttons to zoom
in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector.
The
histogram will be updated to show only the data for the
portion of the image visible in the monitor.
AHistograms
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.
9
8
10
2
3
5
4
1
67
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❚❚ Shooting Data
1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on.
2 Displayed only in photos taken with accessories that support this function.
3 May not be displayed depending on Picture Control used.
1Protect status ...........................................................143
2Retouch indicator...................................................206
3Upload marking ......................................................173
4Metering ...................................................................... 90
Shutter speed............................................................. 83
Aperture....................................................................... 83
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
14
13
15
1
23
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
5Shooting mode .....................................19, 30, 37, 82
ISO sensitivity 1.......................................................... 67
6Exposure compensation ........................................ 92
7Focal length..............................................................231
8Lens data
9Focus mode ....................................................... 51, 119
Lens VR (vibration reduction) 2..........................267
10 Flash type .........................................................192, 232
Commander mode 2
11 Flash mode .......................................................... 63, 65
12 Flash control.............................................................192
Flash compensation ................................................ 93
13 Rating..........................................................................144
14 Camera name
15 Frame number/total number of images
16 White balance..........................................................101
White balance fine-tuning...............................103
Preset manual.......................................................104
17 Color space ...............................................................179
18 Picture Control.........................................................111
19 Quick adjust 3...........................................................113
Original Picture Control 3.....................................111
20 Sharpening ...............................................................113
21 Contrast......................................................................113
22 Brightness ................................................................. 113
23 Saturation 3...............................................................113
Filter effects 3............................................................113
24 Hue 3............................................................................113
Toning 3......................................................................113
25 High ISO noise reduction.....................................180
Long exposure noise reduction ........................180
26 Active D-Lighting ..................................................... 94
27 HDR (high dynamic range).................................... 96
28 Retouch history.......................................................205
29 Image comment .....................................................202
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❚❚ Overview Data
1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with ISO sensitivity auto control on.
2 Displayed only in photos taken with accessories that support this function.
❚❚ Location Data
Location data are displayed only if location data were embedded in the picture when
it was taken (074).
In the case of movies, the data give the location at the start of
recording.
6
13
7
20
21
28
27
1112 10 9 8
12 3
5
4
26 2425 23 22
14 15 16 17 1819
1Frame number/total number of images
2Protect status........................................................... 143
3Camera name
4Retouch indicator................................................... 206
5Upload marking...................................................... 173
6Histogram showing the distribution of tones in
the image (0 137).
7Image quality..............................................................59
8Image size....................................................................61
9File name................................................................... 189
10 Time of recording............................................ 14, 201
11 Date of recording............................................ 14, 201
12 Folder name ............................................................. 178
13 Rating ......................................................................... 144
14 Metering.......................................................................90
15 Shooting mode.....................................19, 30, 37, 82
16 Shutter speed .............................................................83
17 Aperture .......................................................................83
18 ISO sensitivity 1...........................................................67
19 Focal length ............................................................. 231
20 Location data indicator...........................................74
21 Image comment indicator.................................. 202
22 Active D-Lighting......................................................94
23 Picture Control........................................................ 111
24 Color space............................................................... 179
25 Flash mode..................................................................63
26 White balance.......................................................... 101
White balance fine-tuning.................................. 103
Preset manual.......................................................... 104
27 Flash compensation.................................................93
Commander mode 2
28 Exposure compensation.........................................92
5
4
6
7
9
8
10
1
2
3
1Protect status........................................................... 143
2Retouch indicator .................................................. 206
3Upload marking...................................................... 173
4Latitude
5Longitude
6Altitude
7Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
8Rating ......................................................................... 144
9Camera name
10 Frame number/total number of images
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Thumbnail Playback
To display images in “contact sheets” of 4, 12, or 80 images, press the W (Q) button.
Full-frame
playback
Thumbnail playback Calendar
playback
To Use Description
Display more
images W (Q)Press W (Q) button to increase the number of images
displayed.
Display fewer
images X
Press X button to reduce the number of images displayed.
When four images are displayed, press to view highlighted
image full frame.
Highlight images Use multi selector or command dial to highlight pictures.
View highlighted
image Press J to display the highlighted image full frame.
Delete
highlighted
photo
OSee page 146 for more information.
Change protect
status of
highlighted
photo
A (L)See page 143 for more information.
W (Q)
X
W (Q)
X
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Calendar Playback
To view images taken on a selected date, press the W (Q) button when 80 images are
displayed.
The operations that can be performed depend on whether the cursor is in the date
list or the thumbnail list:
Full-frame
playback
Thumbnail playback Calendar
playback
To Use Description
Toggle between date
list and thumbnail list
W (Q)
Press W (Q) or J button in date list to place cursor in
thumbnail list.
Press W (Q) again to return to date list.
Exit to thumbnail
playback/Zoom in on
highlighted photo
X
•Date list: Exit to 80-frame playback.
•Thumbnail list: Press and hold X button to zoom in on
highlighted picture.
Highlight dates/
Highlight images
•Date list: Highlight date.
•Thumbnail list: Highlight picture.
Toggle full frame
playback •Thumbnail list: View highlighted picture.
Delete highlighted
photo(s) O•Date list: Delete all pictures taken on selected date.
•Thumbnail list: Delete highlighted picture (0146).
Change protect
status of highlighted
photo
A (L)See page 143 for more information.
Thumbnail list
Date list
W (Q)
X
W (Q)
X
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the
image currently highlighted in thumbnail or calendar playback.
The following
operations can be performed while zoom is in effect:
To Use Description
Zoom in or out X / W (Q)
Press X to zoom in to maximum of
approximately 33× (large images), 25×
(medium images) or 13× (small
images).
Press W (Q) 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.
View other
areas of image
Select/zoom in
on or out from
faces
P
Faces (up to 35) detected during zoom
are indicated by white borders in
navigation window.
Press P and use
the multi selector to view other faces,
or press J to zoom in on the currently
selected face.
Press P again to return to
normal zoom.
View other
images
Rotate command dial to view same location in other images at
current zoom ratio.
Playback zoom is cancelled when a
movie is displayed.
Cancel zoom Cancel zoom and return to full-frame playback.
Change protect
status A (L)See page 143 for more information.
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Protecting Photographs from Deletion
In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, the A (L) button can be
used to protect photographs from accidental deletion.
Protected files can not be
deleted using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu.
Note that
protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0196).
To protect a photograph:
1Select an image.
Display the image in full-frame playback or playback zoom or highlight it in the
thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback.
2Press the A (L) button.
The photograph will be marked with a P
icon.
Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback
ARemoving Protection
To remove protection from individual pictures so that they can be deleted, display pictures
full-frame or highlight them in the thumbnail list and then press the A (L) button.
To
remove protection from all images in the folder or folders currently selected in the Playback
folder menu (0175), press the A (L) and O buttons together for about two seconds
during playback.
A (L) button
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Rating Pictures
Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Rating is not available
with protected images.
Rating Individual Pictures
1Select an image.
Display the image in full-frame playback or playback zoom or highlight it in the
thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback.
2Display playback options.
Press the P button to display playback
options.
3Select Rating.
Highlight Rating and press J.
4Choose a rating.
Press 4 or 2 to choose a rating of from zero
to five stars, or select ) to mark the picture
as a candidate for later deletion.
5Press J.
Press J to complete the operation.
P button
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Rating Multiple Pictures
Use the Rating option in the playback menu to rate multiple pictures.
1Select Rating.
Press the G button to display the camera
menus, then highlight Rating in the
playback menu and press 2.
2Rate pictures.
Press 4 or 2 to highlight pictures (to view
the currently highlighted picture full frame,
press and hold the X button) and press 1 or
3 to choose a rating of from zero to five
stars, or select ) to mark the picture as a
candidate for later deletion.
3Press J.
Press J to complete the operation.
G button
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Deleting Photographs
Unprotected photographs can be deleted as described below.
Once deleted,
photographs can not be recovered.
Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback
1Select an image.
Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar
playback.
2Press the O button.
A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
3Press the O button again.
To delete the photograph, press the O
button again.
To exit without deleting the
photograph, press the K button.
Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback
ACalendar Playback
During calendar playback, you can delete all photographs taken on a selected date by
highlighting the date in the date list and pressing the O button (0141).
O button
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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.
❚❚ Selected: Deleting Selected Photographs
1Select Delete.
To display the menus, press the G button.
Highlight Delete in the playback menu and
press 2.
2Choose Selected.
Highlight Selected and press 2.
3Highlight a picture.
Use the multi selector to highlight a picture
(to view the highlighted picture full screen,
press and hold the X button).
4Select the highlighted picture.
Press the W (Q) button to select the
highlighted picture.
Selected pictures are
marked by a O icon.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to
select additional pictures; to deselect a
picture, highlight it and press W (Q).
5Press J to complete the operation.
A confirmation dialog will be displayed;
highlight Yes and press J.
Option Description
QSelected Delete selected pictures.
nSelect date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date.
RAll Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (0175).
G button
W (Q) button
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❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date
1Choose Select Date.
In the delete menu, highlight Select date
and press 2.
2Highlight a date.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight a date.
To view the pictures taken on the
highlighted date, press W (Q).
Use the multi
selector to scroll through the pictures, or
press and hold X to view the current picture
full screen.
Press W (Q) to return to the date
list.
3Select the highlighted date.
Press 2 to select all pictures taken on the
highlighted date.
Selected dates are
indicated by check marks.
Repeat steps 2
and 3 to select additional dates; to deselect a
date, highlight it and press 2.
4Press J to complete the operation.
A confirmation dialog will be displayed;
highlight Ye s and press J.
W (Q) button
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Slide Shows
The Slide show option in the playback menu is used to display a slide show of the
pictures in the current playback folder (0175).
1Select Slide show.
To display the slide show menu, press the
G button and select Slide show in the
playback menu.
2Start the slide show.
Highlight Start in the slide show menu and
press J.
The following operations can be performed while the slide show is in progress:
The dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends.
Select Restart to restart or Exit to return to the playback menu.
To Use Description
Skip back/skip ahead Press 4 to return to previous frame, 2 to skip
to next frame.
View additional photo info Change photo info displayed (0136).
Pause/resume slide show Pause show.
Press again to resume.
Raise/lower volume X / W (Q)Press X during movie playback to increase
volume, W (Q) to decrease.
Exit to playback mode KEnd show and return to playback mode.
G button
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Slide Show Options
Before starting a slide show, you can use the options in the slide show menu to select
the images displayed by type or rating and choose how long each image is displayed.
•Image type: Choose from Still images and movies, Still
images only, Movies only, and By rating.
To include only
pictures with selected ratings, highlight By rating and press
2.
A list of ratings will be displayed; highlight ratings and
press 2 to select or deselect pictures with the highlighted
rating for inclusion in the slide show.
Selected ratings are
indicated by a check mark.
Press J to exit when the desired
ratings are selected.
•Frame interval: Choose how long still images are displayed.
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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 152.
Be sure to use the latest
version of ViewNX 2, which is available for
download from the websites listed on page
xiv, as earlier versions that do not support
the D5300 may fail to transfer NEF (RAW)
images correctly.
1Launch 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).
2Start the installer.
Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions.
Installing ViewNX 2
Your Imaging Toolbox
ViewNX 2TM
q
Select region (if required)
wSelect
language
eClick
Next
Click Install
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3Exit the installer.
4Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.
Windows Mac OS
Click Yes Click OK
ASystem Requirements
Windows Mac OS
CPU
•Photos: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, Core Series;
1.6 GHz or better
•Movies (playback): 3.0 GHz or better
Pentium D; 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
•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
Pre-installed versions of Windows 8,
Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP;
note that 64-bit versions of Windows XP are
not supported
OS X 10.8 or 10.7, Mac OS X 10.6
Memory
(RAM)
•32-bit Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista:
1GB or more (2 GB or more recommended)
•64-bit Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista:
2GB or more (4 GB or more recommended)
•Windows XP: 512 MB or more (2GB or more
recommended)
•OS X 10.8, 10.7: 2 GB or more (4 GB or more
recommended)
•Mac OS X 10.6: 1 GB or more (4 GB or more
recommended)
Hard disk
space A minimum of 1 GB available on the startup disk (3 GB or more recommended)
Graphics
Resolution: 1024×768 pixels (XGA) or more
(1280×1024 pixels or more recommended)
Color: 24-bit color (True Color) or more
Resolution: 1024×768 pixels (XGA) or more
(1280×1024 pixels or more recommended)
Color: 24-bit color (millions of colors) or more
See the websites listed on page xiv 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 (0151).
1Connect 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.
2Start Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX 2.
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select
Nikon Transfer 2.
AUse a Reliable Power Source
To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully
charged.
AConnecting 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.
Close the connector
cover when the connector is not in use.
AUSB Hubs
Transfer may not proceed as expected if the camera is connected via a USB hub or
keyboard.
AWindows 7
If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below.
1Under Import pictures and videos, click
Change program.
A program selection dialog
will be displayed; select Import File using
Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK.
2Double-click Import File.
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3Click Start Transfer.
At default settings, pictures on the memory
card will be copied to the computer.
4Terminate the connection.
When transfer is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
View Pictures
Pictures are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is
complete.
❚❚ Retouching Photographs
To crop pictures and perform such tasks as adjusting sharpness
and tone levels, click the Edit button in the ViewNX 2 toolbar.
❚❚ Editing Movies
To perform such tasks as trimming unwanted footage from
movies shot with the camera, click the Movie Editor button in
the ViewNX 2 toolbar.
❚❚ Printing Pictures
Click the Print button in the ViewNX 2 toolbar.
A dialog will be
displayed, allowing you to print pictures on a printer connected
to the computer.
❚❚ Viewing Location Data
To view the locations where pictures were taken or display track
logs, click the Map button in the ViewNX 2 toolbar.
ADuring Transfer
Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the
USB cable while transfer is in progress.
AStarting ViewNX 2 Manually
•Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on
the desktop.
•Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.
Start Transfer
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AFor More Information
Consult online help for more information on using
ViewNX 2.
AViewing 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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Printing Photographs
Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0271) connected
directly to the camera.
Connecting the Printer
Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable.
1Turn the camera off.
2Connect the USB cable.
Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown.
Do not use force or
attempt to insert the connectors at an angle.
3Turn the camera on.
A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge
playback display.
DSelecting Photographs for Printing
NEF (RAW) photographs (059) 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
(0213).
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Printing Pictures One at a Time
1Select a picture.
Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures.
Press the X
button to zoom in on the current frame (0142; press K to
exit zoom).
To view six pictures at a time, press the W (Q)
button.
Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or
press X to display the highlighted picture full frame.
2Display printing options.
Press J to display PictBridge printing options.
3Adjust printing options.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select.
Option Description
Page size
Highlight a page size (only sizes supported by the current printer are listed)
and press J to select and exit to the previous menu (to print at the default
page size for the current printer, select Printer default).
No.
of
copies
Press 1 or 3 to choose number of copies (maximum 99), then press J to
select and return to the previous menu.
Border
This option is available only if supported by the printer.
Highlight Printer
default (use current printer settings), Print with border (print photo with
white border), or No border and press J to select and exit to the previous
menu.
Time
stamp
Highlight Printer default (use current printer settings), Print time stamp
(print times and dates of recording on photos), or No time stamp and press J
to select and exit to the previous menu.
Cropping
This option is available only if supported by the printer.
To exit without
cropping, highlight No cropping and press J.
To crop the current picture,
highlight Crop and press 2.
A crop selection dialog will be displayed; press X to increase the size of the
crop, W (Q) to decrease.
Position the crop using the multi selector and press
J.
Note that print quality may drop if small crops are printed at large sizes.
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4Start printing.
Select Start printing and press J to start printing.
To
cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.
DDate Imprint
If you select Print time stamp in the PictBridge menu when printing photographs
containing date information recorded using Custom Setting d6 (Print date; 0190), the date
will appear twice.
The imprinted date may however be cropped out if the photographs are
cropped or printed without a border.
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Printing Multiple Pictures
1Display the PictBridge menu.
Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display
(see Step 3 on page 156).
2Choose an option.
Highlight one of the following options and press 2.
•Print select: Select pictures for printing.
•Select date: Print one copy of all the pictures taken on a
selected date.
•Print (DPOF): Print an existing print order created with the DPOF print order
option in the playback menu (0162).
The current print order will be
displayed in Step 3.
•Index print: To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card,
proceed to Step 4.
Note that if the memory card contains more than 256
pictures, only the first 256 images will be printed.
G button
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3Select pictures or choose a date.
If you chose Print select or Print (DPOF) in Step 2, press 4 or
2 to scroll through the pictures on the memory card.
To
display the current picture full screen, press and hold the X
button.
To select the current picture for printing, press 1.
The picture will be marked with a Z icon and the number
of prints will be set to 1; press 1 or 3 to specify the
number of prints (up to 99; to deselect the picture, press 3
when the number of prints is 1).
If you chose Select date in Step 2, press 1 or 3 to highlight a
date and press 2 to toggle the highlighted date on or off.
To view the pictures taken on the selected date, press W
(Q).
Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures, or
press and hold X to view the current picture full screen.
Press W (Q) again to return to the date selection dialog.
X button: View photo full
s
creen
X button: View highlighted
p
hoto full screen
W (Q) button: View
p
hotos for selected date
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4Display printing options.
Press J to display PictBridge printing options.
5Adjust printing options.
Choose page size, border, and time stamp options as described on page 157 (a
warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small for an index
print).
6Start printing.
Select Start printing and press J to start printing.
To
cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.
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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.
1Choose Select/set for the DPOF print
order item in the playback menu.
Press the G button and select DPOF print
order in the playback menu.
Highlight
Select/set and press 2 (to remove all
photographs from the print order, select
Deselect all).
2Select pictures.
Press 4 or 2 to scroll through the pictures
on the memory card.
To display the current
picture full screen, press and hold the X
button.
To select the current picture for
printing, press 1.
The picture will be marked
with a Z icon and the number of prints will
be set to 1; press 1 or 3 to specify the
number of prints (up to 99; to deselect the
picture, press 3 when the number of prints
is 1).
Continue until all the desired pictures
have been selected.
3Display imprint options.
Press J to display data imprint options.
G button
X button: View photo full screen
163Connections
4Select imprint options.
Highlight the following options and press 2
to toggle the highlighted option on or off (to
complete the print order without including
this information, proceed to Step 5).
•Print shooting data: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print
order.
•Print date: Print date of recording on all pictures in print order.
5Complete the print order.
Press J to complete the print order.
DDPOF 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 (0159).
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 (059) 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
(0213).
Print orders may not print correctly if images are deleted using a computer or other device
after the print order is created.
164 Connections
Viewing Pictures on TV
The supplied audio video (A/V) cable can be used to connect the camera to a
television or video recorder for playback or recording.
A High-Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from third-party suppliers) with a mini
HDMI connector (Type C) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video
devices.
Standard Definition Devices
Before connecting the camera to a standard television, confirm that the camera
video standard (0202) matches that used in the TV.
1Turn the camera off.
Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the A/V cable.
2Connect the A/V cable as shown.
3Tune the television to the video channel.
4Turn the camera on and press the K button.
During playback, images will be displayed on the television screen.
Note that
the edges of images may not be displayed.
AVideo Mode
If no image is displayed, check that camera is correctly connected and that the option
selected for Video mode (0202) matches the video standard used in the TV.
ATelevision Playback
Use of an AC adapter (available separately) is recommended for extended playback.
Connect to video device
Connect to camera
Audio (white)
Video (yellow)
Audio (red)
165Connections
High-Definition Devices
The camera can be connected to HDMI devices using a third-party HDMI cable with a
mini HDMI connector (Type C).
1Turn the camera off.
Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable.
2Connect the HDMI cable as shown.
3Tune the device to the HDMI channel.
4Turn the camera on and press the K button.
During playback, images will be displayed on the high-definition television or
monitor screen.
Note that the edges of images may not be displayed.
APlayback Volume
Volume can be adjusted using television controls; the camera controls can not be used.
Connect to high-definition device
(choose cable with connector for HDMI device)
Connect to camera
166 Connections
❚❚ Choosing an Output Resolution
To choose the format for images output to the HDMI device,
select HDMI > Output resolution in the camera setup menu
(0195).
If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select
the appropriate format.
❚❚ Controlling the Camera with the TV Remote
If On is selected for HDMI >Device control in the setup menu (0195) 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 full-frame playback and slide shows.
If Off is selected,
the television remote can not be used to control the camera, but the camera can be
used to shoot photographs and movies in live view.
AHDMI-CEC Devices
HDMI-CEC (High-Definition Multimedia Interface–Consumer Electronics Control) is a
standard that allows HDMI devices to be used to control peripherals to which they are
connected.
When the camera is connected to an HDMI-CEC device, ) will appear in the
viewfinder in place of the number of exposures remaining.
A1920 × 1080 60p/50p
Selecting 1920 × 1080; 60p or 1920 × 1080; 50p for Movie settings > Frame size/frame
rate may cause variations in the resolution and frame rate of the data output to HDMI
devices during recording.
During playback (0130), HDMI devices will display the movie
only; indicators will not be displayed.
DHDMI > Output Resolution
Movies can not be output at resolutions of 1920 × 1080; 60p or 1920 × 1080; 50p.
Some
devices may not support an Output resolution setting of Auto; in this case, select 1080i
(interlaced).
167Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Install the Wireless Mobile Utility app on your Android and iOS device to display the
view through the camera lens on the smart device, take pictures and control the
camera remotely, and download pictures from the camera for sharing via the
Internet.
See the Wireless Mobile Utility manual for details (0168).
What Wi-Fi Can Do for You
Download pictures Share pictures
Remote control
168 Wi-Fi
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 (0169)
•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 (0170)
• View SSID: If the smart device does not support WPS, you can connect by selecting
the camera SSID on the smart device (0171)
iOS
•View SSID: Connect by selecting the camera SSID on the smart device (0171)
AInstalling the App
1Find 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.
2Install 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/
AWPS
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a standard designed to make it easy to establish a secure
wireless network.
For information on the steps involved and the length of time the smart
device will wait for a connection, see the documentation supplied with the smart device.
169Wi-Fi
WPS (Android Only)
1Enable the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi.
Press the G button to display the menus,
then 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.
2Connect.
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.
3Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility.
Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device.
The main dialog will be
displayed.
G button
170 Wi-Fi
PIN Entry (Android Only)
1Enable the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi.
Press the G button to display the menus,
then 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.
2Select Network settings > PIN-entry WPS.
Highlight Network settings and press 2.
Highlight PIN-entry WPS and press 2.
3Enter 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.
4Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility.
Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device.
The main dialog will be
displayed.
G button
171Wi-Fi
SSID (Android and iOS)
1Enable the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi.
Press the G button to display the menus,
then 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.
2Display the camera SSID.
Highlight Network settings and press 2.
Highlight View SSID and press 2.
3Select the camera SSID.
Select the camera SSID in the list of networks displayed by the smart device.
4Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility.
Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device.
The main dialog will be
displayed.
G button
172 Wi-Fi
❚❚ Terminating the Connection
Wi-Fi can be disabled by:
•Selecting Wi-Fi > Network connection > Disable in the camera setup menu
•Starting movie recording
•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.
AThe Wi-Fi Display
While Wi-Fi is enabled, a c icon will flash in the information display.
The icon will stop flashing once a connection has been established
and the camera is exchanging data with the smart device.
DWi-Fi
Read the warnings on pages xvi to xviii 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.
173Wi-Fi
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
1Select an image.
Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar
playback.
2Display playback options.
Press the P button
3Choose 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.
AThe & Icon
The & icon will no longer be displayed when upload is complete.
P button
174 Wi-Fi
Selecting Multiple Pictures for Upload
To change the upload status of multiple pictures, use the Select to send to smart
device option in the playback menu.
1Choose Select to send to smart device.
To display the menus, press the G button.
Highlight Select to send to smart device in
the playback menu and press 2.
2Select pictures.
Use the multi selector to highlight pictures
and press W (Q) to select or deselect (to
view the highlighted picture full screen,
press and hold the X button).
Selected
pictures are marked by a & icon.
3Press J.
Press J to complete the operation.
G button
W (Q) button
175DThe Playback Menu: Managing Images
Camera Menus
To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab.
The playback menu contains the following options:
Choose a folder for playback:
DThe Playback Menu: Managing Images
G button
Option Default 0
Delete —147
Playback folder Current 175
Playback display options —176
Image review On 176
Rotate tall On 176
Slide show —
149Image type Still images and movies
Frame interval 2 s
DPOF print order —162
Rating —145
Select to send to smart device —174
Playback Folder G button ➜Dplayback menu
Option Description
Current
Only photos in the folder currently selected for Storage folder in the shooting
menu (0178) are displayed during playback.
This option is selected automatically
when a photo is taken; select All to view pictures in all folders.
All Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback.
176 DThe Playback Menu: Managing Images
Choose the information available in the playback photo
information display (0136).
Press 1 or 3 to highlight and
press 2 to select or deselect.
Selected items are indicated by
check marks.
To return to the playback menu, press J.
Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately
after shooting.
If On is selected, “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures will be automatically rotated for
display in the monitor (pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation will
still be displayed in landscape orientation; 0202).
Note that because the camera
itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not
rotated automatically during image review.
Playback Display Options G button ➜Dplayback menu
Image Review G button ➜Dplayback menu
Rotate Tall G button ➜Dplayback menu
177CThe Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
CThe Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab.
The shooting menu contains the following options:
* Default varies with country of purchase.
Note: Depending on camera settings, some items may be grayed out and unavailable.
Select Ye s to reset shooting menu settings.
G button
Option Default 0
Reset shooting menu —177
Storage folder —178
Image quality JPEG normal 59
Image size Large 61
NEF (RAW) recording 12-bit 178
White balance Auto 101
Fluorescent Cool-white
fluorescent 102
Set Picture Control Standard 111
Manage Picture Control —115
Auto distortion control Off 179
Color space sRGB 179
Active D-Lighting Auto 94
HDR (high dynamic range) Off 96
Long exposure NR Off 180
High ISO NR Normal 180
ISO sensitivity settings
ISO sensitivity P, S , A , M 100 67
Other modes Auto
Auto ISO sensitivity control Off 181
Release mode
m, wContinuous H 45
Other modes Single frame
Multiple exposure
Multiple exposure mode Off
98Number of shots 2
Auto gain On
Interval timer shooting Off 68
Movie settings
Frame size/frame rate*—
128
Movie quality Normal
Microphone Auto sensitivity
Wind noise reduction Off
Manual movie settings Off
Option Default 0
Reset Shooting Menu G button ➜Cshooting menu
178 CThe Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
Create, rename, or delete folders, or choose the folder in which subsequent
photographs will be stored.
•Select folder: Choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored.
•New: Create a new folder and name it as described on page 116.
Folder names can
be up to five characters long.
•Rename: Select a folder from the list and rename it as described on page 116.
•Delete: Delete all empty folders on the memory card.
Choose the bit depth for NEF (RAW) images.
Storage Folder G button ➜Cshooting menu
DFolder Names
On the memory card, folder names are preceded by a three-digit folder number assigned
automatically by the camera (e.g., 100D5300).
Each folder can contain up to 999
photographs.
During shooting, pictures are stored in the highest-numbered folder with the
selected name.
If a photograph is taken when the current folder is full or contains a
photograph numbered 9999, the camera will create a new folder by adding 1 to the current
folder number (e.g., 101D5300).
The camera treats folders with the same name but different
folder numbers as the same folder.
For example, if the folder NIKON is selected for Storage
folder, photographs in all folders named NIKON (100NIKON, 101NIKON, 102NIKON, etc.) will
be visible when Current is selected for Playback folder (0175).
Renaming changes all
folders with the same name but leaves the folder numbers intact.
Selecting Delete deletes
empty numbered folders but leaves other folders with the same name intact.
NEF (RAW) Recording G button ➜Cshooting menu
Option Description
(12-bit NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits.
)14-bit NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit depth of 14 bits, producing larger
files but increasing the amount of color data recorded.
Current folder
Other folders (in alphabetical
order)
D5300 (default folder)
179CThe Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
Select On to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wide-
angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion in photos
taken 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.
The color space determines the gamut of colors available for
color reproduction.
sRGB is recommended for movies and for
general-purpose printing and display, Adobe RGB, with its
broader gamut of colors, for professional publication and
commercial printing.
Auto Distortion Control G button ➜Cshooting menu
Color Space G button ➜Cshooting menu
AAdobe RGB
For accurate color reproduction, Adobe RGB images require applications, displays, and
printers that support color management.
AColor Space
ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automatically select the correct
color space when opening photographs created with this camera.
Results can not be
guaranteed with third-party software.
180 CThe Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
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, “lm” will flash in the viewfinder
and pictures can not be taken (noise reduction will not be performed if the camera is
turned off before processing is complete).
Photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to reduce “noise.”
Adjust ISO sensitivity (067).
Long Exposure NR G button ➜Cshooting menu
High ISO NR G button ➜Cshooting menu
Option Description
High Reduce noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, lines, or fog), particularly in
photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities.
Choose the amount of noise reduction
performed from High, Normal, and Low.
Normal
Low
Off Noise reduction is only performed as required.
The amount of noise reduction is
less than the amount performed when Low is selected for High ISO NR.
ISO Sensitivity Settings G button ➜Cshooting menu
181CThe Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
❚❚ Auto ISO Sensitivity control
If Off is chosen for Auto ISO sensitivity control in P, S, A, and M modes, ISO sensitivity
will remain fixed at the value selected by the user (067).
When On is chosen, ISO
sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at
the value selected by the user.
The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be
selected using the Maximum sensitivity option in the Auto ISO sensitivity control
menu (choose lower values to prevent noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or
lines, but 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;
the minimum value for auto ISO sensitivity is automatically set to ISO 100)).
In modes
P and A, sensitivity will only be adjusted if underexposure would result at the shutter
speed selected for Minimum shutter speed (1/2000–1 s, or Auto; in modes S and M,
sensitivity will be adjusted for optimal exposure at the shutter speed selected by the
user).
If Auto (available only with CPU lenses) is selected, the camera will choose the
minimum shutter speed based on the focal length of the lens (auto shutter-speed
selection can be fine-tuned by highlighting Auto and pressing 2).
Slower shutter
speeds will be used only if optimum exposure can not be achieved at the ISO
sensitivity value selected for Maximum sensitivity.
When On is selected, the viewfinder shows ISO-AUTO and the
information display ISO-A.
These indicators flash when
sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user.
AMaximum Sensitivity/Minimum Shutter Speed
When auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled, the ISO sensitivity
and shutter speed graphics in the information display show the
maximum sensitivity and minimum shutter speed.
AAuto 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 menu to reduce noise (0180).
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 232), possibly preventing the camera from selecting slow shutter
speeds.
Auto ISO sensitivity control is available only in i-TTL flash control mode (0192, 233);
in other modes, the value selected for ISO sensitivity will be used for pictures taken with the
built-in flash or optional flash units.
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182 ACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
ACustom Settings:
Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings
menu) tab.
G button
Custom Setting groups
Main menu
Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings
to suit individual preferences.
Reset custom
settings (0183)
183ACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
The following Custom Settings are available:
Note: Depending on camera settings, some items may be grayed out and unavailable.
Select Ye s to restore Custom Settings to their default values.
Custom Setting Default 0
Reset custom settings 183
aAutofocus
a1 AF-C priority selection Focus 184
a2 Number of focus points 39 points 184
a3 Built-in AF-assist illuminator On 185
a4 Rangefinder Off 185
bExposure
b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl 1/3 step 186
cTimers/AE lock
c1 Shutter-release button AE-L Off 186
c2 Auto off timers Normal 186
c3 Self-timer Self-timer delay: 10 s; number of shots: 1 187
c4 Remote on duration (ML-L3) 1 min 187
dShooting/display
d1 Beep Low 187
d2 Viewfinder grid display Off 188
d3 ISO display Off 188
d4 File number sequence Off 188
d5 Exposure delay mode Off 189
d6 Print date Off 190
eBracketing/flash
e1 Flash cntrl for built-in flash TTL 192
e2 Auto bracketing set AE bracketing 192
fControls
f1 Assign Fn button ISO sensitivity 193
f2 Assign AE-L/AF-L button AE/AF lock 194
f3 Reverse dial rotation Exposure compensation: U
Shutter speed/aperture: U194
f4 Slot empty release lock Release locked 194
f5 Reverse indicators 194
Reset Custom Settings G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
184 ACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography (051), 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).
Choose the number of focus points available for manual focus-point selection.
a: Autofocus
a1: AF-C Priority Selection G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
Option Description
GRelease Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed.
FFocus Photos can only be taken once the camera has focused.
a2: Number of Focus Points G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
Option Description
#39 points
Choose from the 39 focus points shown at right.
A11 points
Choose from the 11 focus points shown at right.
Use
for quick focus-point selection.
185ACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist
the focus operation when lighting is poor.
Choose On to use the exposure indicator to determine whether the camera is
correctly focused in manual focus mode (057; note that this function is not available
in shooting mode M, when the exposure indicator instead shows whether the subject
is correctly exposed).
a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
Option Description
On The AF-assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor (for more information, see
page 252).
Off 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.
a4: Rangefinder G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
Indicator Description Indicator Description
Subject in focus. Focus point is slightly
behind subject.
Focus point is slightly in
front of subject.
Focus point is well
behind subject.
Focus point is well in
front of subject.
Camera can not
determine correct
focus.
AUsing the Electronic Rangefinder
The electronic rangefinder requires a lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
The
desired results may not be achieved in situations in which the camera would be unable to
focus using autofocus (052).
The electronic rangefinder is not available during live view.
AF-assist illuminator
186 ACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
Select the increments used when making adjustments to
shutter speed, aperture, exposure and flash compensation, and
bracketing.
If On is selected, exposure will lock when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
This option determines how long the monitor remains on if no operations are
performed during menu display and playback (Playback/menus), while
photographs are displayed in the monitor after shooting (Image review), and during
live view (Live view), and how long the standby timer, viewfinder, and information
display remain on when no operations are performed (Standby timer).
Choose
shorter auto-off delays to reduce the drain on the battery.
b: Exposure
b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
c: Timers/AE Lock
c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
c2: Auto off Timers G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
Option Description (all times are approximate)
CShort
DNormal
ELong
Auto off timers are set to the following values:
Playback/menus Image review Live view Standby timer
Short 20 s 4 s 5 min. 4 s
Normal 1 min. 4 s 10 min. 8 s
Long 5 min. 20 s 20 min. 1 min.
FCustom Choose separate delays for Playback/menus, Image review, Live view, and
Standby timer.
When settings are complete, press J.
AAuto off Timers
The monitor and viewfinder will not turn off automatically when the camera is connected to
a computer or printer via USB.
187ACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
Choose the length of the shutter release delay and the number
of shots taken.
•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 (from 1
to 9; if a value other than 1 is selected, shots will be taken at
intervals of about 4 seconds).
Choose how long the camera will wait for a signal from the
optional ML-L3 remote control before cancelling remote release
mode.
Choose shorter times for longer battery life.
This setting
applies only during viewfinder photography.
Choose the pitch (High or Low) of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses
and in self-timer and remote-control modes.
Select Off to prevent the beep from
sounding.
The current setting is shown in the information display: 3 is
displayed when the beep is on, 2 when it is off.
c3: Self-Timer G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
c4: Remote on Duration (ML-L3) G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
d: Shooting/Display
d1: Beep G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
188 ACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
Choose On to display on-demand grid lines in the viewfinder for reference when
composing photographs (04).
Select On to display ISO sensitivity in the viewfinder in place of the number of
exposures remaining.
When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding 1 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.
d2: Viewfinder Grid Display G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
d3: ISO Display G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
d4: File Number Sequence G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
Option Description
On
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.
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.
Off
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.
Reset Resets the file numbering for On to 0001 and creates a new folder with the next
photograph taken.
189ACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
In situations where the slightest camera movement can blur pictures, select On to
delay shutter release until about 1 s after the shutter-release button is pressed and
the mirror is raised.
DFile 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 d4 (File number sequence) and then either
format the current memory card or insert a new memory card.
AFile Names
Photographs are stored as image files with names of the form “DSC_nnnn.xxx,” where nnnn
is a four-digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by
the camera, and xxx is one of the following three-letter extensions: “NEF” for NEF (RAW)
images, “JPG” for JPEG images, or “MOV” for movies. The NEF and JPEG files recorded at a
setting of NEF (RAW)+JPEG have the same file names but different extensions. Copies
created with image overlay (0211) and movie edit options (0131) have file names
beginning with “DSC_” ; copies created with the other options in the retouch menu have file
names beginning with “CSC” (e.g., “CSC_0001.JPG”). Images recorded with the Color space
option in the shooting menu set to Adobe RGB (0179) have names that begin with an
underscore (e.g., “_DSC0001.JPG”).
d5: Exposure Delay Mode G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
190 ACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
Choose the date information imprinted on photographs as they are taken.
Date
imprints can not be added to or removed from existing photos.
At settings other than Off, the selected option is indicated by a
d icon in the information display.
❚❚ Date Counter
The camera offers three slots for storing dates.
1Enter the first date.
The first time you select Date counter, you will be
prompted to enter a date for the first slot.
Enter a date
using the multi selector and press J to exit to the date list.
d6: Print Date G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
Option Description
Off The time and date do not appear on photographs.
aDate The date or date and time are imprinted on
photographs taken while this option is in
effect.
bDate and time
cDate counter New photos are imprinted with a time stamp showing the number of
days between the date of shooting and a selected date (see below).
APrint Date
The date is recorded in the order selected for Time zone and date (0201).
The imprinted
data may be cropped out or rendered illegible in copies created when images are retouched
(0205).
The date does not appear on NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG images.
Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with
the number of days remaining until a future date or the number
of days elapsed since a past date.
Use it to track the growth of a
child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding.
Future date (two days remaining) Past date (two days elapsed)
15
15
.
10
10
.
2013
2013
15
.
10
.
2013
15
15
.
10
10
.
2013 10
2013 10
:
02
02
15
.
10
.
2013 10
:
02
02
02
/
20
20
.
10
10
.
2013
2013
02
/
20
.
10
.
2013 02
02
/
24
24
.
10
10
.
2013
2013
02
/
24
.
10
.
2013
191ACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
2Enter additional dates or edit existing dates.
To change a date or enter additional dates, highlight a slot,
press 2, and enter a date as described above.
3Choose a date.
Highlight a slot in the date list and press J.
4Choose a date counter format.
Highlight Display options and press 2, then highlight a
date format and press J.
5Exit the date counter menu.
Press J to exit the date counter menu.
192 ACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash in P, S, A, and M modes.
Choose the setting (exposure, white balance, or Active D-Lighting) varied when
bracketing is in effect (0108).
e: Bracketing/Flash
e1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
Option Description
1TTL Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions.
2Manual
Choose a flash level.
At full power, the built-in flash has
a Guide Number of 13/43 (m/ft., ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F).
AManual
A Y icon flashes in the viewfinder and 0 flashes in the
information display when Manual is selected and the flash is raised.
AThe SB-400 and SB-300
When an optional SB-400 or SB-300 flash unit is attached and turned on, Flash cntrl for
built-in flash changes to Optional flash, allowing the flash control mode for the optional
flash unit to be selected from TTL and Manual.
ATTL Flash Control
The following types of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination
with the built-in flash (062) or optional flash units (0232).
•i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Information from the 2016-pixel RGB sensor is used to
adjust flash output for a natural balance between the main subject and the background.
•Standard i-TTL Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output is adjusted for the main subject; the
brightness of the background is not taken into account.
Standard i-TTL flash control is used with spot metering or when selected with the optional
flash unit.
i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used in all other cases.
e2: Auto Bracketing Set G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
193ACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
Choose the role played by the Fn button.
f: Controls
f1: Assign Fn Button G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
Option Description
vImage quality/size Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to select
image quality and size (059).
wISO sensitivity Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to select ISO
sensitivity (067).
mWhite balance Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to select
white balance (P, S, A, and M modes only; 0101).
!Active D-Lighting Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to select
Active D-Lighting (P, S, A, and M modes only; 094).
$HDR Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to adjust
HDR settings (P, S, A, and M modes only; 096).
&+NEF (RAW)
If image quality is set to JPEG fine, JPEG normal, or JPEG basic, an
NEF (RAW) copy will be recorded with the next picture taken after the
Fn button is pressed.
To exit without recording an NEF (RAW) copy,
press the Fn button again.
This option has no effect in the following
special effects modes: %, g, ', (, 3, and ).
tAuto bracketing
Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to choose
the bracketing increment (exposure and white balance bracketing) or
to turn ADL bracketing on or off (P, S, A, and M modes only; 0108).
"AF-area mode Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to choose an
AF-area mode (053).
'Viewfinder grid
display
Press the Fn button to display or hide the
viewfinder framing grid.
cWi-Fi Press the Fn button to display the Wi-Fi menu (0169).
Fn button
194 ACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
Choose the role played by the A (L) button.
Reverse the direction of rotation of the command dial when
they are used to make adjustments to exposure or flash
compensation (Exposure compensation) and/or shutter speed
and aperture (Shutter speed/aperture).
Highlight options and
press 2 to select or deselect, then press J.
If Release locked is selected, the shutter-release button is only enabled when a
memory card is inserted in the camera.
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 (V) is selected, the exposure indicators in the viewfinder and
information display are displayed with positive values on the left and negative values
on the right.
Select (W) to display negative values on the left and
positive values on the right.
f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
Option Description
BAE/AF lock Focus and exposure lock while the A (L) button is
pressed.
CAE lock only Exposure locks while the A (L) button is pressed.
EAE lock (Hold)
Exposure locks when the A (L) button is pressed,
and remains locked until the button is pressed a
second time or the standby timer expires.
FAF lock only Focus locks while the A (L) button is pressed.
AAF-ON The A (L) button initiates autofocus.
The shutter-
release button can not be used to focus.
f3: Reverse Dial Rotation G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
f4: Slot Empty Release Lock G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
f5: Reverse Indicators G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
A (L) button
195BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup
BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup
To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.
The setup menu contains the following options:
1 Not available when battery is low.
2 Default varies with country of purchase.
3 Only available when compatible Eye-Fi memory card is inserted (0204).
Note: Depending on camera settings, some items may be grayed out and unavailable.
G button
Option Default 0
Format memory card —196
Monitor brightness 0196
Info display format
AUTO/SCENE/EFFECTS Graphic design 197
P/S/A/M Graphic design
Auto info display On 199
Clean image sensor
Clean at startup/shutdown Clean at startup &
shutdown 241
Lock mirror up for cleaning1—243
Image Dust Off ref photo —199
Flicker reduction Auto 200
Time zone and date 2
Daylight saving time Off 201
Language 2—201
Auto image rotation On 202
Image comment —202
Location data
Record location data Off
74
GPS options —
Create log —
Log list —
Video mode 2—202
HDMI
Output resolution Auto 166
Device control On
Remote control
Remote shutter release Take photos
203
Assign Fn button Same as camera
4button
Wi-Fi
Network connection Disable 169
Network settings —
Eye-Fi upload 3Enable 204
Conformity marking —204
Firmware version —204
Option Default 0
196 BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup
Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being formatted in other
devices.
Format the card as described below.
1Highlight Yes.
To exit without formatting the memory card,
highlight No and press J.
2Press J.
A message will be displayed while the card is
formatted.
Do not remove the memory card or
remove or disconnect the power source until
formatting is complete.
Press 1 or 3 to choose monitor brightness.
Choose higher
values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced
brightness.
Format Memory Card G button ➜Bsetup menu
DFormatting Memory Cards
Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain.
Be sure to copy any
photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (0153).
Monitor Brightness G button ➜Bsetup menu
197BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup
Choose an information display format (06).
Formats can be chosen separately for
auto, scene, and special effects modes and for P, S, A, and M modes.
1Select a shooting mode option.
Highlight AUTO/SCENE/EFFECTS or P/S/A/M
and press 2.
2Select a design.
Highlight a design and press J.
Info Display Format G button ➜Bsetup menu
Classic (0198) Graphic (06)
198 BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup
The “Classic” display is shown below.
Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.
1
11
23 24 25 26 27 2829
2 3 4 5 6 7 8910
1412 15
22 19 18
17
16
13
21
36 35 34 33 32 31 30
20
1Eye-Fi connection
indicator............................. 204
2Wi-Fi connection
indicator............................. 172
3Track log indicator ................ 77
4Satellite signal indicator...... 75
5Exposure delay mode ........189
6Multiple exposure
indicator............................. 100
7Print date indicator.............190
8Flash control indicator....... 192
Flash compensation indicator
for optional flash units ...235
9“Beep” indicator ..................187
10 Battery indicator ................... 16
11 Help icon...........................8, 256
12 Shooting mode
i auto/
j auto (flash off).............. 19
Scene modes...................... 30
Special effects mode........ 37
P, S, A, and M modes.......... 82
13 Autoexposure (AE) lock
indicator............................... 91
14 Shutter speed.........................83
15 Aperture (f-number).............83
16 Exposure indicator ................87
Exposure compensation
indicator ...............................92
Bracketing progress
indicator .............................110
17 “k” (appears when memory
remains for over 1000
exposures)............................15
18 Number of exposures
remaining.............................15
White balance recording
indicator ............................104
Capture mode indicator
19 ISO sensitivity ........................ 67
Auto ISO sensitivity
indicator .............................181
20 Bracketing indicator ...........108
ADL bracketing amount ...110
21 Release mode .........................45
22 Auto-area AF indicator.........53
3D-tracking indicator ...........53
Focus point..............................55
23 Image quality .........................59
24 Image size............................... 61
25 Bracketing increment ........ 109
26 HDR (High Dynamic
Range) .................................. 96
27 Active D-Lighting.................. 94
28 White balance......................101
29 ISO sensitivity........................ 67
30 Exposure compensation...... 92
31 Flash compensation ............. 93
32 Flash mode ............................. 63
33 Metering.................................. 90
34 AF-area mode ............... 53, 120
35 Focus mode ................... 51, 119
36 Picture Control .................... 111
199BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup
If On is selected, the information display will appear after the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway.
If Off is selected, the information display can be viewed by
pressing the R button.
Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available
separately; for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual).
Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the
camera.
A lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended.
When using a
zoom lens, zoom all the way in.
1Choose 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.
•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 when
cleaning is complete.
2Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder.
With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well-lit, 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.
Auto Info Display G button ➜Bsetup menu
Image Dust Off Ref Photo G button ➜Bsetup menu
DImage Sensor Cleaning
Image 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 Image Dust Off reference data will not
be used with existing photographs.
200 BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup
3Acquire Image Dust Off reference data.
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust
Off reference data.
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.
Reduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor
lighting during live view (0118) or movie recording (0126).
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.
DImage 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 ➜Bsetup menu
AFlicker Reduction
If Auto fails to produce the desired results and you are unsure as to the frequency of the local
power supply, test both 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 select mode A or M and choose a smaller aperture (higher f-number) before starting
live view.
Note that flicker reduction is not available when On is selected for Movie settings
> Manual movie settings (0129) in mode M.
201BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup
Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date
display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off.
Choose a language for camera menus and messages.
Time Zone and Date G button ➜Bsetup menu
Option Description
Time zone
Choose a time zone.
The camera clock is
automatically set to the time in the new time zone.
Date and time
Set the camera clock (014).
Date format
Choose the order in which the day, month, and year
are displayed.
Daylight
saving time
Turn daylight saving time on or off.
The camera clock
will automatically be advanced or set back one hour.
Language G button ➜Bsetup menu
202 BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup
Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation,
allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in
ViewNX 2 or Capture NX 2 (available separately).
The following orientations are
recorded:
Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected.
Choose this option when
panning or taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down.
Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken.
Comments can be viewed as
metadata in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0236).
The
comment is also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information display
(0138).
The following options are available:
•Input comment: Input a comment as described on page 116.
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.
When connecting the camera to a television or VCR, be sure the camera video mode
matches the device video standard (NTSC or PAL).
Auto Image Rotation G button ➜Bsetup menu
Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90° clockwise Camera rotated 90°
counterclockwise
ARotate Tall
To automatically rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs for display during playback,
select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (0176).
Image Comment G button ➜Bsetup menu
Video Mode G button ➜Bsetup menu
203BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup
Choose the functions performed using a remote cord or wireless remote controller.
❚❚ Remote Shutter Release
Choose whether the shutter-release button on the optional accessory is used for
photography or movie recording.
❚❚ Assign Fn button
Choose the role played by the Fn buttons on wireless remote controllers.
Remote Control G button ➜Bsetup menu
Option Description
yTake photos The shutter-release button on the optional accessory is used to take
photographs.
zRecord movies
The shutter-release button on the optional accessory is used for
movie recording.
Press the button halfway to start live view or to
focus in AF-S and AF-F modes.
Press the button all the way down to
start or end recording.
Use the camera live view switch to end live
view.
Option Description
=4Same as camera
4 button
The Fn button on the wireless remote controller performs the
function currently assigned to the camera A (L) button (0194).
aLive view The Fn button on the wireless remote controller can be used to start
and end live view.
204 BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup
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.
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.
View the standards with which the camera complies.
View the current camera firmware version.
Eye-Fi Upload G button ➜Bsetup menu
DEye-Fi Cards
Whether due to errors or other causes, Eye-Fi cards may emit wireless signals when Disable
is selected.
If a warning is displayed in the monitor (0256), turn the camera off and remove
the card.
The camera can be used to turn Eye-Fi cards on and off, but may not support other Eye-Fi
functions.
Be sure to keep the card firmware updated. See the documentation provided with
the Eye-Fi card for more information; for information on the availability of Eye-Fi cards in
your country or region, contact the manufacturer.
AUsing Eye-Fi Cards in Ad Hoc Mode
Additional time may be required when connecting using Eye-Fi cards that support ad hoc
mode.
Select longer values for Auto off timers > Standby timer in the setup menu (0186).
Conformity Marking G button ➜Bsetup menu
Firmware Version G button ➜Bsetup menu
205NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
NThe Retouch Menu:
Creating Retouched Copies
To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab.
The retouch menu is used to create trimmed or retouched copies of the photographs
on the memory card, and is only available when a memory card containing
photographs is inserted in the camera.
* Available only if retouch menu is displayed by pressing P and selecting Retouch in full-
frame playback when a retouched image or original is displayed.
G button
Option 0
iD-Lighting 207
jRed-eye correction 207
kTrim 208
lMonochrome 208
mFilter effects 209
nColor balance 210
oImage overlay 211
0NEF (RAW) processing 213
1Resize 214
2Quick retouch 215
eStraighten 215
(Distortion control 215
)Fisheye 216
qColor outline 216
Option 0
gColor sketch 216
rPerspective control 217
uMiniature effect 218
3Selective color 219
fEdit movie 131
pSide-by-side
comparison *221
Option 0
ARetouching 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 are grayed out and unavailable.
AImage Quality and Size
Except in the case of copies created with Trim 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.
206 NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
Creating Retouched Copies
To create a retouched copy:
1Display retouch options.
Highlight the desired item in the retouch menu
and press 2.
2Select a picture.
Highlight a picture and press J (to view the
highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the
X button).
3Select retouch options.
For more information, see the section for the
selected item.
To exit without creating a
retouched copy, press G.
4Create a retouched copy.
Press J to create a retouched copy.
Except in the
photo information “image only” page (0136),
retouched copies are indicated by a N icon.
ARetouch
The camera may not be able to display or retouch
images created with other devices.
If the image was
recorded at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) +
JPEG (059), retouch options apply only to the RAW
copy.
ACreating Retouched Copies During Playback
To create a retouched copy of the picture currently displayed in full-frame playback (0135),
press P, then highlight Retouch and press J and select a retouch option (Image overlay
excluded).
207NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs.
Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed; the effect can be
previewed in the edit display.
Press J to copy the photograph.
❚❚ Portrait Subjects
Select Portrait subjects to restrict D-Lighting to the area around the faces of portrait
subjects.
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
press J to create a copy.
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.
D-Lighting G button ➜Nretouch menu
Before D-Lighting D-Lighting
(portrait subject)
APortrait Subjects
The camera automatically selects up to three subjects for portrait D-Lighting (note that
portrait D-Lighting can not be applied to photos taken with Off selected for Auto image
rotation in the setup menu; 0202).
Depending on composition and how the subjects are
posed, the desired results may not be achieved; if you are not satisfied, remove the check
from Portrait subjects.
Red-Eye Correction G button ➜Nretouch menu
208 NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
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.
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.
Trim G button ➜Nretouch menu
To Use Description
Increase size of crop XPress the X button to increase the size of the crop.
Reduce size of crop W (Q)Press the W (Q) button to reduce the size of the crop.
Change crop aspect
ratio
Rotate the command dial to switch between aspect ratios of
3 : 2, 4 : 3, 5 : 4, 1 : 1, and 16 : 9.
Move crop Use multi selector to move the crop to another area of the
image.
Create copy Save the current crop as a separate file.
AImage Size
The size of the copy (which varies with crop size and aspect ratio) appears at upper left in the
crop display.
AViewing Cropped Copies
Playback zoom may not be available when cropped copies are displayed.
Monochrome G button ➜Nretouch menu
Increase
saturation
Decrease
saturation
209NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph.
Filter Effects G button ➜Nretouch menu
Option Description
Skylight Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the
picture less blue.
Warm filter Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects, giving
the copy a “warm” red cast.
Red intensifier Intensify reds (Red intensifier), greens (Green
intensifier), or blues (Blue intensifier).
Press 1 to
increase the effect, 3 to decrease.
Green intensifier
Blue intensifier
Cross screen
Add starburst effects to light sources.
•Number of points: Choose from four, six, or eight.
•Filter amount: Choose the brightness of the light
sources 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
to preview the copy full frame.
•Save: Create a retouched copy.
Soft Add a soft filter effect.
Press 4 or 2 to choose the
filter strength.
210 NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color
balance as shown below.
Red, green, and blue histograms
(0137) show the distribution of tones in the copy.
Color Balance G button ➜Nretouch menu
AZoom
To zoom in on the image displayed in the monitor, press the X
button.
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 the A (L) button to toggle back and forth
between color balance and zoom.
When zoom is selected, you can
zoom in and out with the X and W (Q) buttons and scroll the image
with the multi selector.
Increase amount of magenta
Increase amount of green
Increase amount of
blue Increase amount of amber
Create retouched copy
211NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
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 (059, 61; all options
are available).
To create an NEF (RAW) copy, choose an image quality of NEF (RAW).
1Select 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 list of
the NEF (RAW) pictures created with this camera.
2Select 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 button.
Press J to select the
highlighted photograph and return to the
preview display.
Image Overlay G button ➜Nretouch menu
+
212 NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
3Select 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.
4Adjust 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 of gain are visible in the Preview column.
5Preview 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 (Q).
6Save 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.
DImage Overlay
Only NEF (RAW) photographs with the same bit depth can be combined (0178).
The
overlay has the same photo info as the photograph selected for Image 1.
213NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs.
1Select 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.
2Select a photograph.
Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph
(to view the highlighted photograph full frame,
press and hold the X button).
Press J to select
the highlighted photograph and proceed to the
next step.
3Adjust NEF (RAW) processing settings.
Adjust the settings listed below.
Note that white balance is not available with
pictures created with multiple exposure or image overlay, and that the effects
of exposure compensation may differ from those that might have been
expected when the photograph was taken.
4Copy 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.
NEF (RAW) Processing G button ➜Nretouch menu
Color space (0179)
Image quality (059)
Image size (061)
White balance (0101)
Exposure compensation (092)
Picture Control (0111)
High ISO NR (0180)
D-Lighting (0207)
214 NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
Create small copies of one or more selected photographs.
1Select Resize.
Highlight Resize in the retouch menu and press
2.
2Choose a size.
Highlight Choose size and press 2.
Highlight an option and press J.
3Choose pictures.
Highlight Select image and press 2.
Highlight pictures using the multi selector
and press the W (Q) button to select or
deselect (to view the highlighted picture full
screen, press and hold the X button).
Selected pictures are marked by a 1 icon.
Press J when the selection is complete.
4Save the resized copies.
A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Highlight Yes and press J to save the resized
copies.
Resize G button ➜Nretouch menu
AViewing Resized Copies
Playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed.
W (Q) button
215NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
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.
Press J to
copy the photograph.
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
(note that edges of the image will be trimmed to create a
rectangular copy).
Press J to save the retouched copy.
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 179).
Press 2 to reduce barrel distortion, 4 to reduce pin-cushion distortion (note that
greater amounts of distortion control result in more of the edges being cropped out).
Press J to save the retouched copy.
Quick Retouch G button ➜Nretouch menu
Straighten G button ➜Nretouch menu
Distortion Control G button ➜Nretouch menu
DAuto
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.
216 NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
Create copies that appear to have been taken with a fisheye
lens.
Press 2 to increase the effect (this also increases the
amount that will be cropped out at the edges of the image), 4
to reduce it.
Press J to save the retouched copy.
Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for
painting.
Press J to save the retouched copy.
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 make colors more saturated.
Press J to save the retouched copy.
Fisheye G button ➜Nretouch menu
Color Outline G button ➜Nretouch menu
Before After
Color Sketch G button ➜Nretouch menu
217NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
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).
Press J to save
the retouched copy.
Perspective Control G button ➜Nretouch menu
Before After
218 NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
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.
Miniature Effect G button ➜Nretouch menu
To Press Description
Choose
orientation W (Q) Press W (Q) to choose orientation of area that is in focus.
Choose area
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.
If area of effect is in tall orientation, press 4 or 2
to position frame showing area of copy that will
be in focus.
Choose size
If area of effect is in wide orientation, press 4 or 2 to choose height.
If area of effect is in tall orientation, press 1 or 3 to choose width.
Create copy Create copy.
Area in focus
219NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color.
1Select Selective color.
Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu
and press 2.
2Select a photograph.
Highlight a photograph and press J (to view the
highlighted photograph full frame, press and
hold the X button).
3Select a color.
Use the multi selector to position the cursor
over an object and press A (L) 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 zoom in on the
picture for precise color selection, press X.
Press W (Q) to zoom out.
4Highlight the color range.
Rotate the command dial to highlight the color
range for the selected color.
Selective Color G button ➜Nretouch menu
Selected color
A (L) button
Color range
220 NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
5Choose the color range.
Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of
similar hues that will be included in the final
photograph or movie.
Choose from values
between 1 and 7; note that higher values may
include hues from other colors.
6Select additional colors.
To select additional colors, rotate the 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 (To remove all colors, press and hold O.
A
confirmation dialog will be displayed; select Yes).
7Save the edited copy.
Press J to copy the photograph.
221NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
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.
1Select a picture.
Select a retouched copy (shown by a N icon)
or a photograph that has been retouched in
full-frame playback.
Press P, then highlight
Retouch and press J.
2Select Side-by-side comparison.
Highlight Side-by-side comparison in the
retouch menu and press J.
3Compare the copy with the original.
The source image is displayed on the left, the
retouched copy on the right, with the
options used to create the copy listed at the
top of the display.
Press 4 or 2 to switch
between the source image and the
retouched copy.
To view the highlighted
picture full frame, press and hold the X
button.
If the copy was created from two
images using Image overlay, press 1 or 3
to view the other source image.
If multiple copies exist for the current source
image, press 1 or 3 to view the other copies.
Press J to return to playback
with the highlighted image displayed.
Side-by-side Comparison
DSide-by-side comparison
The source image will not be displayed if the copy was created from a photograph that has
since been deleted or that was protected when the copy was made (0143).
P button
Options used to create
copy
Source
image
Retouched
copy
222 mRecent Settings/OMy Menu
mRecent Settings/OMy Menu
Both recent settings, a menu listing the 20 most recently used settings, and My Menu,
a custom menu listing up to 20 user-selected options, can be accessed by pressing
the G button highlighting the last tab in the menu list (either m or O).
Choosing a Menu
Use the Choose tab option to choose the menu displayed.
1Select Choose tab.
Highlight Choose tab and press 2.
2Select a menu.
Highlight O MY MENU or m RECENT
SETTINGS and press J to display the
selected menu.
m Recent Settings
When m RECENT SETTINGS is selected for Choose tab, the
menu lists the 20 most recently used settings, with the most
recently-used items first.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option
and press 2 to select.
G button
ARemoving Items from the Recent Settings Menu
To remove an item from the recent settings menu, highlight it and
press the O button.
A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O
again to delete the selected item.
223mRecent Settings/OMy Menu
O My Menu
Selecting O MY MENU for Choose tab lets you access a customized menu of up to
20 options selected from the playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and
retouch menus.
Follow the steps below to add items to, delete items from, and
reorder items in My Menu.
❚❚ Adding Options to My Menu
1Select Add items.
Highlight Add items and press 2.
2Select a menu.
Highlight the name of the menu containing
the option you wish to add and press 2.
3Select an item.
Highlight the desired menu item and press
J.
4Position 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.
Repeat steps 1–4 to select additional
items.
AAdding Options to My Menu
The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check
mark.
Items indicated by a V icon can not be selected.
224 mRecent Settings/OMy Menu
❚❚ Deleting Options from My Menu
1Select Remove items.
Highlight Remove items and press 2.
2Select items.
Highlight items and press 2 to select or
deselect.
Selected items are indicated by a
check mark.
3Delete the selected items.
Press J.
A confirmation dialog will be
displayed; press J again to delete the
selected items.
225mRecent Settings/OMy Menu
❚❚ Reordering Options in My Menu
1Select Rank items.
Highlight Rank items and press 2.
2Select an item.
Highlight the item you wish to move and
press J.
3Position 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.
4Exit to My Menu.
Press the G button to return to My Menu.
G button
226 Technical Notes
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 CPU Lenses
This camera supports autofocus with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only.
AF-S lenses have
names beginning with AF-S, AF-I lenses names beginning with AF-I.
Autofocus is not
supported with other autofocus (AF) lenses.
The following table lists the features
available with compatible lenses in viewfinder photography:
Compatible Lenses
Camera setting Focus Mode Metering
Lens/accessory AF
MF (with electronic
rangefinder) MF MOther modes
LM
N
3D Color
AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR z z zzzz—z1
Other type G or D AF NIKKOR — z zzzz—z1
PC-E NIKKOR series 2, 3 —z4zzzz—z1
PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D5—z4zz —z—z1
AF-S/AF-I teleconverter 6z7z7zzzz—z1
Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for F3AF) — z8zz z —✔z1
AI-P NIKKOR — z9zz z —✔z1
1 Spot metering meters selected focus point (090).
2 Observe due caution when tilting or shifting PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED lenses, as they may contact
the camera body and cause damage or injury.
3 Shifting and/or tilting the lens interferes with exposure.
4 Can not be used with shifting or tilting.
5 Optimal exposure will only be achieved if the lens is at maximum aperture and the lens is not shifted
or tilted.
6AF-S or AF-I lens required.
7 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
8 When AF 80–200mm f/2.8, AF 35–70mm f/2.8, AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 (New), or AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5
lenses are zoomed all the way in at the minimum focus distance, the in-focus indicator may be
displayed when the image on the matte screen in the viewfinder is not in focus.
Focus manually until
image in viewfinder is in focus.
9 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
•Noise in the form of lines may appear during autofocus when movies are recorded at high ISO
sensitivities. Use manual focus or focus lock.
DIX NIKKOR Lenses
IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used.
227Technical Notes
AIdentifying CPU and Type G, E, and D Lenses
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 Aperture ring
CPU lens Type G or E lens Type D lens
When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the
minimum aperture (highest f-number).
AMatrix Metering
For matrix metering, the camera uses a 2016-pixel RGB sensor to set exposure according to
tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D lenses, distance information
(3D color matrix metering II; with other CPU lenses, the camera uses color matrix metering
II; which does not include 3D distance information).
228 Technical Notes
Compatible Non-CPU Lenses
Non-CPU lenses may only be used when the camera is in mode M.
Selecting another
mode disables the shutter release.
Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens
aperture ring and the camera metering system, i-TTL flash control, and other features
requiring a CPU lens can not be used.
Some non-CPU lenses can not be used; see
“Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses,” below.
Camera setting Focus Mode
Lens/accessory AF
MF (with electronic
rangefinder) MF MOther modes
AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses — z1zz
2—
Medical NIKKOR 120mm f/4 — zzz
2, 3 —
Reflex NIKKOR — — zz
2—
PC NIKKOR — z4zz
2—
AI-type Teleconverter — z5zz
2—
PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment 6—z1zz
2—
Auto extension rings (PK-series 11A, 12, or 13; PN-11) — z1zz
2—
1 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
2 Exposure indicator can not be used.
3 Can be used at shutter speeds slower than flash sync speed by one step or more.
4 Can not be used with shifting or tilting.
5 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
6 Attach in vertical orientation (can be used in horizontal orientation once attached).
DIncompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses
The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D5300:
•TC-16AS 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)
229Technical Notes
DAF-Assist Illumination
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, use a lens with a focal length of 18–200 mm and remove the lens hood. AF-assist
illumination is not available with the following lenses:
•AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED
•AF-S NIKKOR 28–300mm 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-S Zoom-Nikkor 80–200mm f/2.8D IF-ED
•AF-S NIKKOR 80–400mm f/4.5–5.6G ED VR
•AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED
•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
At ranges under 1 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 10–24mm f/3.5–4.5G ED
•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 NIKKOR 18–35mm f/3.5–4.5G ED
•AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
•
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED
•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 NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8G ED
•AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G
IF-ED
•AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR
•AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G
•AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28–70mm f/2.8D IF-ED
•AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G
•AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/4G ED
•AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/4G ED VR
•AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G
•AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
230 Technical Notes
DThe Built-in Flash
The built-in flash can be used with lenses with focal lengths of 18–300 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 (see the illustration below), while lenses that block
the subject’s view of the red-eye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction.
Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows.
Shadow Shadow
The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m and can not be used in the macro range of macro
zoom lenses.
The flash may be unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at
ranges less than those given below:
Lens Zoom position Minimum distance without vignetting
AF-S DX NIKKOR 10–24mm f/3.5–4.5G ED 24 mm 1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in.
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12–24mm f/4G IF-ED 24 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.
AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR 35 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.
AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–85mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR 24–85 mm No vignetting
AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED 28 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.
35 mm No vignetting
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17–55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
28 mm 1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in.
35 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.
45–55 mm No vignetting
AF-S NIKKOR 18–35mm f/3.5–4.5G ED
24 mm 1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in.
28 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.
35 mm No vignetting
AF Zoom-Nikkor 18–35mm f/3.5–4.5D IF-ED 24 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.
28–35 mm No vignetting
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18–70mm f/3.5–4.5G IF-ED 18 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.
24–70 mm No vignetting
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR 18 mm 2.5 m/ 8 ft 2 in.
24 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED 18 mm 2.0 m/ 6 ft 7 in.
24–135 mm No vignetting
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR 24 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.
35–140 mm No vignetting
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED,
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II
24 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.
35–200 mm No vignetting
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR 35–300 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.
AF Zoom-Nikkor 20–35mm f/2.8D IF
24 mm 2.5 m/ 8 ft 2 in.
28 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.
35 mm No vignetting
AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED 24 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.
231Technical Notes
Lens Zoom position Minimum distance without vignetting
AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8G ED 35 mm 1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in.
50–70 mm No vignetting
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED 24 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.
28–120 mm No vignetting
AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR 24 mm 1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in.
AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28–70mm f/2.8D IF-ED 35 mm 1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in.
50–70 mm No vignetting
AF-S NIKKOR 28–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR 28 mm 1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in.
35 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200–400mm f/4G IF-ED 250mm 2.5m/ 8ft 2in.
350 mm 2.0 m/ 6 ft 7 in.
AF-S NIKKOR 200–400mm f/4G ED VR II
200 mm 5.0 m/16 ft 5 in.
250mm 3.0m/ 9ft 10in.
300–400 mm No vignetting
PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED * 24 mm 3.0 m/ 9 ft 10 in.
* When not shifted or tilted.
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.
ACalculating Angle of View
The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm.
The size of the area exposed
by the D5300, in contrast, is 23.5 × 15.6 mm, meaning that the angle of view of a 35mm
camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the D5300.
The approximate focal length of lenses
for the D5300 in 35mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens
by about 1.5.
Picture size (35mm format)
Lens
(36 × 24 mm)
Picture diagonal
Picture size (D5300)
(23.5 × 15.6 mm)
Angle of view (35mm format)
Angle of view (D5300)
232 Technical Notes
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.
Flash Units Compatible with the Creative Lighting
System (CLS)
The camera can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units:
•The SU-800 wireless speedlight commander: When mounted on a CLS-compatible
camera, the SU-800 can be used as a commander for remote SB-910, SB-900,
SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units in up to three groups.
The SU-800
itself is not equipped with a flash.
Flash unit
SB-910 1SB-900 1SB-800 SB-700 1SB-600 SB-400 2SB-300 2SB-R200 3
Feature
Guide No. 4ISO 100 34/111 34/111 38/125 28/92 30/98 21/69 18/59 10/33
ISO 200 48/157 48/157 53/174 39/128 42/138 30/98 25/82 14/46
1 If a color filter is attached to the SB-910, SB-900, or SB-700 when AUTO or N (flash) is selected for white
balance, the camera will automatically detect the filter and adjust white balance appropriately.
2 Wireless flash control is not available.
3 Controlled remotely using optional SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 flash unit or SU-800 wireless
Speedlight commander.
4 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.
AThe 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. Refer to the
documentation provided with the flash unit for details.
AGuide Number
To calculate the range of the flash at full power, divide the Guide Number by the aperture.
For example, at ISO 100 the SB-800 has a Guide Number of 38 m or 125 ft (35 mm zoom head
position); its range at an aperture of f/5.6 is 38÷5.6 or about 6.8 meters (or in feet,
125÷5.6=approximately 23 ft 7 in.).
For each twofold increase in ISO sensitivity, multiply the
Guide Number by the square root of two (approximately 1.4).
233Technical Notes
The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units:
1 Not available with spot metering.
2 Can also be selected with flash unit.
3AA/A mode selection performed on flash unit using custom settings.
A is selected when a non-CPU lens
is used.
4 Can only be selected with camera (0192).
5 When a non-CPU lens is used, non-TTL auto (A) is used regardless of mode selected with flash unit.
CLS-compatible flash units
SB-910
SB-900 SB-800 SB-700 SB-600
SU-800
SB-R200 SB-400 SB-300Commander
Close-up
photography
Single flash
i-TTL
i-TTL balanced fill-flash
for digital SLR 1zzzz ———zz
Standard i-TTL flash for
digital SLR z2z2zz
2———zz
AA Auto aperture z3z3—— — — — ——
A Non-TTL auto z3z3—— — — — ——
GN Distance-priority
manual zzz—— — ———
M Manual zzzz ———z4z4
RPT Repeating flash zz—— — — — ——
Advanced Wireless Lighting
Master
Remote flash control zzz—zz———
i-TTL i-TTL zzz—— — ———
[A:B] Quick wireless flash
control ——z—— z———
AA Auto aperture z5z5—— — — — ——
A Non-TTL auto zz—— — — — ——
M Manual zzz—— — ———
RPT Repeating flash zz—— — — — ——
Remote
i-TTL i-TTL zzzz ——z——
[A:B] Quick wireless flash
control zzzz ——z——
AA Auto aperture z5z5—— — — — ——
A Non-TTL auto zz—— — — — ——
M Manual zzzz ——z——
RPT Repeating flash zzzz —————
Flash Color Information
Communication
zzzz ———zz
AF-assist for multi-area AF zzzz z ————
Red-eye reduction zzzz ———z—
Camera flash mode selection ———— — — — zz
Camera flash unit firmware
update z—z—— — ——z
234 Technical Notes
❚❚ Other Flash Units
The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes.
Use with
the camera in exposure mode S or M and a shutter speed of 1/200 s or slower selected.
Flash unit SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28,
SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-50DX1
SB-30, SB-272, SB-22S,
SB-22, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15
SB-23, SB-293,
SB-21B3, SB-29S 3
Flash mode
A Non-TTL auto z—z—
M Manual zz z z
GRepeating flash z—— —
REAR Rear-curtain sync 4zz z z
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 (non-TTL 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.
AThe 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 cable.
DUse 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 Nikon-authorized
service representative for more information.
235Technical Notes
DNotes on Optional Flash Units
Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions.
If the flash unit supports CLS, refer
to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras.
The D5300 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, %, 3, and ) 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 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, 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 choose spot
metering to 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.
If the controls on the optional SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SB-600 flash unit or SU-800
wireless Speedlight commander are used to set flash compensation, Y will appear in the
information display.
The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction, while the
SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the
following restrictions:
•SB-910 and SB-900: AF-assist
illumination is available with 17–
135 mm AF lenses, however,
autofocus is available only with the
focus points shown at right.
•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.
•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.
17–19 mm 20–105 mm 106–135 mm
24–34 mm 35–49 mm 50–105 mm
24–135 mm
236 Technical Notes
Other Accessories
At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D5300.
Power
sources
•Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14a (011): Additional EN-EL14a batteries are
available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives.
EN-EL14 batteries can also be used.
•Battery Charger MH-24 (011): Recharge EN-EL14a and EN-EL14 batteries.
•Power Connector EP-5A, 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).
A power connector EP-5A is required to connect the camera to the
EH-5b, EH-5a, or EH-5; see page 239 for details.
Filters
•Filters intended for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus
or the electronic rangefinder.
•The D5300 can not be used with linear polarizing filters.
Use C-PL or C-PL II
circular polarizing filters instead.
•NC filters are recommended for protecting the lens.
•To prevent ghosting, use of a filter is not recommended when the subject is
framed against a bright light, or 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.
Viewfinder
eyepiece
accessories
•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
(–1.7 to +1.0 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.
•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.
The monitor can not be rotated with the adapter in place.
•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 monitor can not be rotated with the attachment in place.
Software
•Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package offering such features as white
balance adjustment and color control points.
•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.
Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software.
Most Nikon software offers an
auto update feature (Nikon Message Center 2) when the computer is connected
to the Internet.
See the websites listed on page xiv for the latest information on
supported operating systems.
237Technical Notes
*A wireless remote controller can not be attached at the same time as an ME-1 stereo
microphone.
Attempting to forcibly attach accessories can damage the camera or
accessory.
Body cap Body Cap BF-1B/Body Cap BF-1A: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen,
and image sensor free of dust when a lens is not in place.
Remote
controls/
wireless
remote
controller
•Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (070): 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 correct orientation (r).
•Wireless Remote Controller WR-R10 */WR-T10: When a WR-R10 wireless remote
controller is attached, the camera can be controlled wirelessly using a WR-T10
wireless remote controller (071, 203).
The WR-T10 uses a 3 V CR2032 battery.
Insert a fingernail into the gap behind the battery-chamber latch and open the
battery chamber (q).
Ensure that the battery is inserted in the correct
orientation (e).
•Wireless Remote Controller WR-1 (071, 203): WR-1 units are used in groups of two
or more, with one functioning as a transmitter and the remaining units acting
as receivers.
The receivers are attached to the accessory terminals of one or
more cameras, allowing the transmitter to be used to release the camera
shutters.
Microphones Stereo Microphone ME-1 (0129)*
Accessory
terminal
accessories
The D5300 is equipped with an accessory terminal for
WR-1 and WR-R10 wireless remote controllers (071), MC-DC2
remote cords (088), and GP-1/GP-1A GPS units (081),
which connect with the 4 mark on the connector
aligned with the 2 next to the accessory terminal
(close the connector cover when the terminal is not in
use).
USB and A/V
connector
accessories
•UC-E17 and UC-E6 USB cables (0153, 156): The supplied UC-E17 cable is not
available for separate purchase; purchase UC-E6 cables instead.
•EG-CP16 audio/video cables
AOptional Accessories
Availability may vary with country or region. See our website or brochures for the latest
information.
238 Technical Notes
Approved Memory Cards
The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D5300.
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.
Other cards have not been tested.
For more details on the above cards, please
contact the manufacturer.
SD memory cards SDHC memory cards 2SDXC memory cards 3
SanDisk
2GB1
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB
Toshiba
Panasonic 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB 48 GB, 64 GB
Lexar Media
4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
—
Platinum II 64 GB
Professional 64 GB, 128 GB
Full-HD Video —4GB, 8GB, 16GB —
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 SDHC-compliant.
The
camera supports UHS-I.
3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are
SDXC-compliant.
The camera supports UHS-I.
239Technical Notes
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter.
1Ready the camera.
Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w)
covers.
2Insert the EP-5A 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.
Be sure the connector is fully inserted.
3Close the battery-chamber cover.
Position the power connector cable so that it passes
through the power connector slot and close the battery-
chamber cover.
4Connect the AC adapter.
Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and
the EP-5A power cable to the DC socket (r).
A P icon is displayed in the
monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
240 Technical Notes
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
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Camera
body
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 in distilled water and dry thoroughly.
Important: Dust or other foreign
matter inside the camera may cause damage not covered under warranty.
Lens,
mirror, and
viewfinder
These glass elements are easily damaged.
Remove dust and lint with a blower.
If
using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid.
To
remove fingerprints and other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft
cloth and clean with care.
Monitor
Remove dust and lint with a blower.
When removing fingerprints and other stains,
wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather.
Do not apply pressure,
as this could result in damage or malfunction.
DServicing 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.
241Technical Notes
Image Sensor Cleaning
If you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearing in photographs, you
can clean the sensor using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu.
The
sensor can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be
performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.
❚❚ “Clean Now”
1Place the camera base down.
Image sensor cleaning is most effective when
the camera is placed base down as shown at
right.
2Select Clean image sensor in the setup
menu.
Press the G button to display the menus.
Highlight Clean image sensor in the setup
menu (0195) and press 2.
3Select Clean now.
Highlight Clean now and press J.
The camera will check the image sensor and then
begin cleaning.
1 flashes in the viewfinder
and other operations can not be performed.
Do
not remove or disconnect the power source until
cleaning is complete and the message shown at
right is no longer displayed.
G button
242 Technical Notes
❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown”
1Select Clean at startup/shutdown.
Select Clean image sensor, then highlight Clean
at startup/shutdown and press 2.
2Select an option.
Highlight an option and press J.
Choose from
Clean at startup, Clean at shutdown, Clean at
startup & shutdown, and Cleaning off.
DImage Sensor Cleaning
Using camera controls during startup interrupts image sensor cleaning.
Cleaning is performed by vibrating the image sensor.
If dust can not be fully removed using
the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0243) or
consult a Nikon-authorized service representative.
If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning
may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s internal circuitry.
Cleaning can be
performed again after a short wait.
243Technical Notes
❚❚ Manual Cleaning
If foreign matter can not be removed from the image sensor using the Clean image
sensor option in the setup menu (0241), the sensor can be cleaned manually as
described below.
Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily
damaged.
Nikon recommends that the sensor be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized
service personnel.
1Charge the battery.
A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the image
sensor.
Be sure the battery is fully charged before proceeding.
2Remove the lens.
Turn the camera off and remove the lens.
3Select Lock mirror up for cleaning.
Turn the camera on and press the G
button to display the menus.
Highlight Lock
mirror up for cleaning in the setup menu
and press 2 (note that this option is not
available at battery levels of H or below).
4Press J.
The message shown at right will be displayed in the
monitor.
5Raise the mirror.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down.
The
mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open,
revealing the image sensor.
6Examine the image sensor.
Holding the camera so that light falls on the image sensor,
examine the interior of the camera for dust or lint.
If no
foreign objects are present, proceed to Step 8.
G button
244 Technical Notes
7Clean the sensor.
Remove any dust and lint from the sensor with a blower.
Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage
the sensor.
Dirt that 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
sensor.
8Turn the camera off.
The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close.
Replace the lens or body cap.
AUse 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.
DForeign Matter on the Image Sensor
Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact
with the image sensor during production and shipping.
The D5300, however, is designed to
be used with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses
are removed or exchanged.
Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may adhere to the
image sensor, 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 body cap.
Avoid exchanging lenses in dusty environments.
Should foreign matter find its way onto the image sensor, clean the sensor as described
above, or have the sensor cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel.
Photographs
affected by the presence of foreign matter on the sensor can be retouched using
Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0236) or the clean image options available in some
third-party imaging applications.
245Technical Notes
Caring for the Camera and Battery:
Cautions
Caring for the Camera
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.
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.
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 “Image Sensor Cleaning” (0241, 243) for information on cleaning the image sensor.
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.
246 Technical Notes
Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated 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.
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.
Moiré: Moiré is an interference pattern created by the interaction of an image containing a
regular, repeating grid, such as the pattern of weave in cloth or windows in a building, with the
camera image sensor grid.
If you notice moiré in your photographs, try changing the distance
to the subject, zooming in and out, or changing the angle between the subject and the
camera.
Caring for the Battery
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled.
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 and storing it in a 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 and off repeatedly when the battery is fully discharged will shorten
battery life.
Batteries that have been fully discharged must be charged before use.
247Technical Notes
•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.
•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-EL14a battery.
•Charge the battery before use.
When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a
spare EN-EL14a 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.
248 Technical Notes
Available Settings
The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode.
i, jP, S, A, M
k, l, p, m, n,
o, r, s, t, u,
v, w, x, y, z, 0
%, g, ', (, 3,
1, 2, 3, )
Shooting menu 1
Image quality 2zz z z
Image size2zz z z
White balance 2—z——
Set Picture Control 2—z——
Auto distortion control zz z z
Color space zz z z
Active D-Lighting 2—z——
HDR (high dynamic range) 2—z——
Long exposure NR zz z
z
(not available
in % mode)
High ISO NR zz z
z
(not available
in % mode)
ISO sensitivity settings 3—zz
z
(not available
in % mode)
Release mode 2
z
4z
z
4
z
4
Multiple exposure 2—z——
Interval timer shooting zz z
z
(not available
in ) mode)
Movie settings zz z z
249Technical Notes
Other settings2
Focus mode (viewfinder) zz z
z
(not available
in % mode)
AF-area mode (viewfinder)
z
4zz
4
z
4
(not available
in % and (
modes)
Focus mode (live view/movie) zz z z
AF-area mode (live view/movie) — zz
4
z4
(not available
in ( mode)
AE-L/AF-L button hold — z
z
4
z
4
Flexible program —
z
(available
only in P
mode)
——
Metering — z——
Exposure compensation — z—
z4
(available only
in % mode)
Bracketing — z——
Flash mode
z
4
(not
available
in j
mode)
z
z4
(not available
in l, m, r, t,
u, v, x, y, z,
and 0 modes)
z4
(available only
in g and '
modes)
Flash compensation — z——
1 Reset with Reset shooting menu (0177).
2 Reset with two-button reset (072).
Individual settings for multiple exposure are
unaffected.
3 Selecting P, S, A, or M mode after selecting Auto for ISO sensitivity settings > ISO
sensitivity resets ISO sensitivity to the value last selected in P, S, A, and M modes.
4 Reset when mode dial is rotated to new setting.
i, jP, S , A , M
k, l, p, m, n,
o, r, s, t, u,
v, w, x, y, z, 0
%, g, ', (, 3,
1, 2, 3, )
250 Technical Notes
Custom Settings *
a1: AF-C priority selection zz z z
a2: Number of focus points zz z z
a3: Built-in AF-assist illuminator zz
z
(not available
in l, m, r, t,
u, v, and w
modes)
z
(not available
in % and (
modes)
a4: Rangefinder zz z z
b1: EV steps for exposure cntrl zz z z
c1: Shutter-release button AE-L zz z z
c2: Auto off timers zz z z
c3: Self-timer zz z z
c4: Remote on duration (ML-L3) zz z z
d1: Beep zz z z
d2: Viewfinder grid display zz z z
d3: ISO display zz z z
d4: File number sequence zz z z
d5: Exposure delay mode zz z z
d6: Print date zz z z
e1: Flash cntrl for built-in flash — z——
e2: Auto bracketing set — z——
f1: Assign Fn button zz z z
f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L button zz z z
f3: Reverse dial rotation zz z z
f4: Slot empty release lock zz z z
f5: Reverse indicators zz z z
* Reset with Reset custom settings (0183).
i, jP, S, A, M
k, l, p, m, n,
o, r, s, t, u,
v, w, x, y, z, 0
%, g, ', (, 3,
1, 2, 3, )
251Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below
before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative.
Battery/Display
Shooting (All Modes)
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 (015).
If this does not correct the problem,
select single-servo autofocus (AF-S; 051), single-point AF (c; 053), and the center focus
point, and then frame a high-contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter-
release 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 (0236).
Displays turn off without warning: Choose longer delays for Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers;
0186).
Information display does not appear in monitor: Shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
If
information display does not appear when you remove your finger from shutter-release
button, confirm that On is selected for Auto info display (0199) and that battery is charged.
Viewfinder display is unresponsive and dim: The response times and brightness of this display vary
with temperature.
Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders.
Shutter-release disabled:
•Memory card is locked, full, or not inserted (012, 15).
•Release locked is selected for Custom Setting f4 (Slot empty release lock; 0194) and no
memory card is inserted (012).
•Built-in flash is charging (023).
•Camera is not in focus (020).
•CPU lens with aperture ring attached but aperture not locked at highest f-number (0227).
•Non-CPU lens is attached but camera is not in mode M (0228).
Only one shot taken each time shutter-release button is pressed in continuous shooting mode: Continuous
shooting is not available if built-in flash fires (047, 62).
Final photo is larger than area shown in viewfinder: Viewfinder horizontal and vertical frame coverage
is approximately 95%.
252 Technical Notes
Photos are out of focus:
•AF-S or AF-I lens is not attached: use AF-S or AF-I lens or focus manually.
•Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus lock (052, 55, 57).
•Camera is in manual focus mode: focus manually (057).
Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is pressed halfway: Use A (L) button to lock focus
when live view is off and AF-C is selected for focus mode or when photographing moving
subjects in AF-A mode (055).
Can not select focus point:
•e(Auto-area AF; 053) is selected: choose another AF-area mode.
•Press shutter-release button halfway to start standby timer (023).
Can not select AF-area mode: Manual focus selected (051, 57).
AF-assist illuminator does not light:
•AF-assist illuminator does not light if AF-C is selected for autofocus mode (051) or if
continuous-servo autofocus is selected when the camera is in AF-A mode.
Choose AF-S. AF-
assist is also not available when 3D-tracking is selected for AF-area mode; if single-point or
dynamic-area AF is selected, select center focus point (053, 55).
•The camera is currently in live view or a movie is being recorded.
•Off is selected for Custom Setting a3 (Built-in AF-assist illuminator, 0185).
•The AF-assist illuminator can not be used in some shooting modes (0248).
•Illuminator has turned off automatically.
Illuminator may become hot with continued use;
wait for it to cool down.
Image size can not be changed: An NEF (RAW) option is selected for image quality (060).
Camera is slow to record photos:
•Depending on shooting conditions and memory card performance, access lamp may light
for up to about a minute after shooting ends in continuous release modes.
•Turn long exposure noise reduction off (0180).
Noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appear in photos:
•Choose lower ISO sensitivity or turn high ISO noise reduction on (0180).
•Shutter speed is slower than 1 s: use long exposure noise reduction (0180).
•Turn Active D-Lighting off to avoid heightening the effects of noise (095).
No photo taken when remote control shutter-release button is pressed:
•Replace battery in remote control (0237).
•Choose remote control release mode (070).
•Flash is charging (023).
•Time selected for Custom Setting c4 (Remote on duration (ML-L3), 0187) has elapsed.
•Bright light is interfering with ML-L3 remote control.
Beep does not sound:
•Off is selected for Custom Setting d1 (Beep; 0187).
•Camera is in quiet shutter-release mode (048), or movie is being recorded (0126).
•MF or AF-C is selected as the focus mode or subject moves when AF-A is selected (051).
Smudges appear in photographs: Clean front and rear lens elements.
If problem persists, perform
image sensor cleaning (0241).
Date is not imprinted on photos: An NEF (RAW) option is selected for image quality (060, 190).
253Technical Notes
Shooting (P, S, A, M)
Playback
Sound is not recorded with movies: Microphone off is selected for Movie settings > Microphone
(0128).
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 (0200).
Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available in all modes.
Shutter-release disabled:
•Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to M (0228).
•Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of “Bulb” or “Time” selected in mode M: choose
new shutter speed (085).
•If white-balance bracketing is active, shutter release will be disabled and viewfinder
exposure-count display will flash if there is insufficient space on memory card to record all
images in bracketing sequence. Insert new memory card.
Full range of shutter speeds not available:
•Flash in use (066).
•When On is selected for Movie settings > Manual movie settings in the shooting menu,
the range of available shutter speed varies with the frame rate (0129).
Can not select desired aperture: Range of available apertures varies with lens used.
Colors are unnatural:
•Adjust white balance to match light source (0101).
•Adjust Set Picture Control settings (0111).
Can not measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (0106).
Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance
: Image was not created with D5300 (
0
107).
Effects of Picture Control differ from image to image: A (auto) is selected for sharpening, contrast, or
saturation.
For consistent results over a series of photos, choose another setting (0113).
Metering can not be changed: Autoexposure lock is in effect (091).
Exposure compensation can not be used: Choose mode P, S, or A (082, 92).
Noise (reddish areas or other artifacts) appears in long time-exposures: Turn long-exposure noise
reduction on (0180).
NEF (RAW) image is not played back: Photo was taken at image quality of NEF (RAW)+JPEG (060).
Some pictures are not displayed during playback: Select All for Playback folder.
Note that Current is
automatically selected after photograph is taken (0175).
“Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation:
•Select On for Rotate tall (0176).
•Photo was taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation (0202).
•Photo is displayed in image review (0176).
•Camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken (0202).
254 Technical Notes
Can not delete picture:
•Picture is protected: remove protection (0143).
•Memory card is locked (012).
Can not retouch picture: Photo can not be further edited with this camera (0205).
Can not change print order:
•Memory card is full: delete pictures (015, 146).
•Memory card is locked (012).
Can not select photo for printing: Photo is in NEF (RAW) format.
Create JPEG copy using NEF (RAW)
processing or transfer to computer and print using supplied software or Capture NX 2 (0153,
213, 236).
Picture is not displayed on TV:
•Choose correct video mode (0202) or output resolution (0166).
•A/V (0164) or HDMI (0165) cable is not correctly connected.
Camera does not respond to remote control for HDMI-CEC television:
•Select On for HDMI > Device control in the setup menu (0166).
•Adjust HDMI-CEC settings for the television as described in documentation provided with
the device.
Can not transfer photos to computer: OS not compatible with camera or transfer software.
Use card
reader to copy photos to computer (0152).
Photos are not displayed in Capture NX 2: Update to latest version (0236).
Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 does not have desired effect: Image sensor cleaning changes the
position of dust on the image sensor.
Image Dust Off reference data recorded before image
sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor
cleaning is performed.
Image Dust Off reference data recorded after image sensor cleaning is
performed can not be used with photographs taken before image sensor cleaning is
performed (0199).
255Technical Notes
Location Data
Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)
Miscellaneous
The camera is unable or slow to acquire a satellite signal: Local geographic and atmospheric conditions
may prevent or delay the acquisition of location data.
For best results, choose a location with
an unobstructed view of the sky.
The built-in location data unit may take some time to acquire
a signal immediately after the battery is inserted or when the record location data function is
enabled for the first time, or after an extended period of disuse.
Update the assisted GPS file
(080).
Location data are not recorded with photographs: Check signal strength (075). The camera will only
record location data if a # or $ indicator appears in the information display; data will not be
recorded if the indicator is flashing.
Location data are incorrect: The accuracy of location data may vary by up to several hundred
meters depending signal quality and local topographic conditions.
Can not update the assisted GPS file:
•Confirm that the camera clock is set (0201).
•Confirm that the memory card inserted in the camera contains an assisted GPS file and that
the file is in the correct folder (080).
•The file may be corrupt.
Download the file again.
Can not start a new track log:
•Confirm that the camera clock is set (0201).
•If the camera is already recording a track log, select Location data > Create log > End to
end the current log before starting a new log.
•The memory card is locked, full, or not inserted (012, 15), or the maximum number of log
files (36 files per day, with a maximum total of 100 files per card) has been reached. If the
maximum number of files is exceeded, format the current memory card or insert another
card; if the card is full, insert another card or delete unwanted files.
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
(0169).
•Try turning the smart device Wi-Fi off and then on again.
Date of recording is not correct: Set camera clock (014, 201).
Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available at certain combinations of settings
or when no memory card is inserted (012, 205, 248).
256 Technical Notes
Error Messages
This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and
monitor.
AWarning Icons
A flashing d in the monitor or s in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message
can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the W (Q) button.
Indicator
Solution 0Monitor Viewfinder
Lock lens aperture ring at
minimum aperture (largest
f/-number).
B
(flashes)
Set lens aperture ring to minimum aperture
(highest f-number). 227
Lens not attached F/s
(flashes)
•Attach non-IX NIKKOR lens. 226
•If non-CPU lens is attached, select mode M.87
Shutter release disabled.
Recharge battery.
d/s
(flashes)
Turn camera off and recharge or replace
battery. 2, 11
This battery cannot be used.
Choose battery designated
for use in this camera.
d
(flashes) Use Nikon-approved battery. 236
Initialization error. Turn
camera off and then on
again.
d/k
(flashes)
Turn camera off, remove and replace battery,
and then turn camera on again. 2, 11
Battery level is low.
Complete operation and turn
camera off immediately.
—End cleaning and turn camera off and
recharge or replace battery. 244
Clock not set — Set camera clock. 14,
201
No SD card inserted S/s
(flashes)
Turn camera off and confirm that card is
correctly inserted. 12
Memory card is locked.
Slide lock to “write” position.
(
(flashes)
Memory card is locked (write protected).
Slide
card write-protect switch to “write” position. 12
This memory card cannot be
used. Card may be damaged.
Insert another card.
(/k
(flashes)
•Use approved card. 238
•Format card.
If problem persists, card may
be damaged.
Contact Nikon-authorized
service representative.
196
•Error creating new folder.
Delete files or
insert new memory card.
12,
146
•Insert new memory card. 12
•Eye-Fi card is still emitting wireless signal
after Disable has been selected for Eye-Fi
upload.
To terminate wireless transmission,
turn the camera off and remove the card.
204
Not available if Eye-Fi card is
locked.
(/k
(flashes)
Eye-Fi card is locked (write protected).
Slide
card write-protect switch to “write” position. 12
257Technical Notes
This card is not formatted.
Format the card.
T
(flashes)
Format card or turn camera off and insert new
memory card.
12,
196
Card is full j/A/s
(flashes)
•Reduce quality or size. 59
•Delete photographs. 146
•Insert new memory card. 12
—●
(flashes)
Camera can not focus using autofocus.
Change composition or focus manually.
20,
52, 57
Subject is too bright
s
(flashes)
•Use a lower ISO sensitivity. 67
•Use commercial ND filter. 236
•In mode:
S Increase shutter speed 85
A Choose a smaller aperture (higher
f-number)
86
%Choose another shooting mode 3
Subject is too dark
•Use a higher ISO sensitivity. 67
•Use flash. 62
•In mode:
S Lower shutter speed 85
AChoose a larger aperture (lower
f-number)
86
No “Bulb” in S mode A
(flashes) Change shutter speed or select mode M. 85, 87
No “Time” in S mode &
(flashes)
No “Bulb” in HDR mode A
(flashes) •Change shutter speed.
•Turn HDR off.
87, 88
96
No “Time” in HDR mode &
(flashes)
Interval timer shooting —
Menus and playback are not available while
interval timer photography is in progress.
Turn
camera off.
68
—N
(flashes)
Flash has fired at full power.
Check photo in
monitor; if underexposed, adjust settings and
try again.
—
—N/s
(flashes)
•Use the flash. 62
•Change distance to subject, aperture, flash
range, or ISO sensitivity.
66,
67, 86
•Lens focal length is less than 18 mm: use a
longer focal length.
—
•Optional SB-400 or SB-300 flash unit
attached: flash is in bounce position or focus
distance is very short.
Continue shooting; if
necessary, increase focus distance to
prevent shadows from appearing in
photograph.
—
Indicator
Solution 0Monitor Viewfinder
258 Technical Notes
Flash error s
(flashes)
Error occurred updating firmware for optional
flash unit.
Contact Nikon-authorized service
representative.
—
Error. Press shutter release
button again.
O
(flashes)
Release shutter.
If error persists or appears
frequently, consult Nikon-authorized service
representative.
—
Start-up error. Contact a
Nikon-authorized service
representative.
Consult Nikon-authorized service
representative. —
Metering error
Unable to start live view.
Please wait for camera to
cool.
—Wait for the internal circuits to cool before
resuming live view or movie recording.
124,
127
Folder contains no images. —
Folder selected for playback contains no
images (note that this message will be
displayed if memory card is inserted after
Current is selected for Playback folder in
playback menu and playback started before
any pictures are taken).
Insert another
memory card or select All for Playback folder.
12,
175
Cannot display this file. — File can not be played back on camera. —
Cannot select this file. —Images created with other devices can not be
retouched. 206
No image for retouching. —Memory card does not contain NEF (RAW)
images for use with NEF (RAW) processing.213
Could not connect; multiple
devices detected. Try again
later.
—
Multiple smart devices are attempting to
connect to camera simultaneously. Wait a few
minutes before trying again.
168
Error —Select Disable for Wi-Fi > Network
connection, then select Enable again. 172
Network access not available
until camera cools. —Turn camera off and try again after waiting for
camera to cool. —
Check printer. —Check printer.
To resume, select Continue (if
available). —*
Check paper. —Paper is not selected size.
Insert paper of
correct size and select Continue.—*
Paper jam. — Clear jam and select Continue.—
*
Out of paper. —Insert paper of selected size and select
Continue.—*
Check ink supply. —Check ink.
To resume, select Continue.—
*
Out of ink. — Replace ink and select Continue.—
*
* See printer manual for more information.
Indicator
Solution 0Monitor Viewfinder
259Technical Notes
Specifications
❚❚ Nikon D5300 Digital Camera
Type
Type Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Effective angle of view Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5× that of lenses
with FX format angle of view
Effective pixels
Effective pixels 24.2 million
Image sensor
Image sensor 23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
Total pixels 24.78 million
Dust-reduction System Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional
Capture NX 2 software required)
Storage
Image size (pixels) •6000 × 4000 (Large) •4496 × 3000 (Medium)
•2992 × 2000 (Small)
File format •NEF (RAW): 12- or 14 bit, compressed
•JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx.
1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression
•NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and
JPEG formats
Picture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected
Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
Media SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
File system DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order
Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
2.3, PictBridge
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame coverage Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical
Magnification Approx. 0.82 × (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1)
Eyepoint 18 mm (–1.0 m–1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment –1.7–+1.0 m–1
Focusing screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
Reflex mirror Quick return
Lens aperture Instant return, electronically controlled
260 Technical Notes
Lens
Compatible lenses Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses.
Autofocus is not
available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses
for the F3AF are not supported), and AI-P lenses.
Non-CPU lenses can be
used in mode M, but the camera exposure meter will not function.
The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a
maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
Shutter
Type Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Speed 1/4000 – 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2EV; Bulb; Time
Flash sync speed X=1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or slower
Release
Release mode 8 (single frame), !(continuous L), 9(continuous H), J(quiet
shutter release), E(self-timer), "(delayed remote; ML-L3), #(quick-
response remote; ML-L3); interval timer photography supported
Frame advance rate •!: Up to 3 fps
•9: Up to 5 fps (JPEG and 12-bit NEF/RAW) or 4 fps (14-bit NEF/RAW)
Note: Frame rates assume continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-
priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, Release
selected for Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection), and other
settings at default values.
Self-timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures
Exposure
Metering mode TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor
Metering method •Matrix metering: 3D color matrix metering II (type G, E, and D lenses);
color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)
•Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center
of frame
•Spot metering: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on
selected focus point
Range (ISO 100, f/1.4
lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
•Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0–20 EV
•Spot metering: 2–20 EV
Exposure meter
coupling CPU
Mode Auto modes (iauto; jauto, flash off ); programmed auto with flexible
program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual
(M); scene modes (kportrait; llandscape; pchild; msports; nclose up; onight
portrait; rnight landscape; sparty/indoor; tbeach/snow; usunset; vdusk/dawn; wpet
portrait; xcandlelight; yblossom; zautumn colors; 0food); special effects modes
(%night vision; gcolor sketch; ' toy camera effect; (miniature effect; 3selective color;
1silhouette; 2high key; 3low key; ) HDR painting)
Exposure compensation
Can be adjusted by –5 – +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2EV in P, S, A, and
M modes
Bracketing
•Exposure bracketing: 3 shots in steps of 1/3 or 1/2EV
•White balance bracketing: 3 shots in steps of 1
•Active D-Lighting bracketing: 2 shots
Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value with A (L) button
261Technical Notes
ISO sensitivity
(Recommended
Exposure Index)
ISO 100 – 12800 in steps of 1/3 EV.
Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or
1 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 12800; auto ISO sensitivity control
available
Active D-Lighting Y Auto, Z Extra high, P High, Q Normal, R Low, ! Off
Focus
Autofocus Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase
detection, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensor), and AF-assist
illuminator (range approx. 0.5–3 m/1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.)
Detection range –1 – +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
Lens servo •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 (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus point Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points
AF-area mode Single-point AF, 9-, 21-, or 39- point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-
area AF
Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-
servo AF) or by pressing A (L) button
Flash
Built-in flash 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
Guide Number Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
Flash control TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2016-pixel RGB sensor is available with
built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, or
SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and
center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot
metering
Flash mode Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with
red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with
red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off
Flash compensation –3 – +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2EV
Flash-ready indicator Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes
after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting
System (CLS)
Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or
SB-700 as a master flash or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color
Information Communication supported with all CLS-compatible flash
units
Sync terminal AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately)
White balance
White balance Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy,
shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine-tuning.
Exposure
262 Technical Notes
Live view
Lens servo •Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
•Manual focus (MF)
AF-area mode Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point
automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Automatic scene
selection
Available in i and j modes
Movie
Metering TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Metering method Matrix
Frame size (pixels) and
frame rate
•1920 × 1080, 60p (progressive)/50p/30p/25p/24p, ★ high/normal
•1280 × 720, 60p/50p, ★ high/normal
•640 × 424, 30p/25p, ★ high/normal
Frame rates of 30p (actual frame rate 29.97 fps) and 60p (actual frame
rate 59.94 fps) are available when NTSC is selected for video mode.
25p
and 50p are available when PAL is selected for video mode.
Actual frame
rate when 24p is selected is 23.976 fps.
File format MOV
Video compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format Linear PCM
Audio recording device Built-in or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
ISO sensitivity ISO 100–12800; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 25600
equivalent) above ISO 12800
Monitor
Monitor 8.1 cm/3.2-in. (3 : 2), approx. 1037k-dot (720 × 480 × 3 = 1,036,800 dots),
vari-angle TFT monitor with 170 ° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame
coverage, and brightness adjustment
Playback
Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 12, or 80 images or calendar) playback with
playback zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows,
histogram display, highlights, auto image rotation, picture rating, and
image comment (up to 36 characters)
Interface
USB Hi-Speed USB
Video output NTSC, PAL
HDMI output Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
Accessory terminal Wireless remote controllers: WR-1, WR-R10 (available separately)
Remote cords: MC-DC2 (available separately)
GPS units: GP-1/GP-1A (available separately)
Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter); supports optional ME-1 stereo
microphones
263Technical Notes
• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at the
temperature specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA): 23 ±3 °C (73.4 ±5.4 °F).
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this
manual at any time and without prior notice.
Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result
from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Wireless
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
Location data
Receiving frequency 1575.42 MHz (C/A code)
Geodesics WGS84
Supported languages
Supported languages Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish,
Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian,
Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish,
Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish,
Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Power source
Battery One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL14a battery
AC adapter EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5A power connector (available
separately)
Tripod socket
Tripod socket 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions/weight
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Approx. 125 × 98 × 76 mm (49.2 × 3.9 × 3 in.)
Weight Approx. 530 g (1 lb 2.7 oz) with battery and memory card but without
body cap; approx. 480 g/1 lb 0.9 oz (camera body only)
Operating environment
Temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Humidity 85% or less (no condensation)
264 Technical Notes
❚❚ MH-24 Battery Charger
❚❚ EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR Lens
Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A maximum
Rated output DC 8.4 V/0.9 A
Supported batteries Nikon Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14a
Charging time Approx. 1 hour and 50 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 °C/77 °F
when no charge remains
Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Approx. 70 × 26 × 97 mm (2.8 × 1.0 × 3.8 in.), excluding plug adapter
Weight Approx. 96 g (3.4 oz), excluding plug adapter
Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated capacity 7.2 V/1230 mAh
Operating temperature 0°C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Approx. 38 × 53 × 14 mm (1.5 × 2.1 × 0.6 in.)
Weight Approx. 49 g (1.7 oz), excluding terminal cover
Type Type G AF-S DX lens with built-in CPU and F mount
Focal length 18 – 140 mm
Maximum aperture f/3.5 – 5.6
Lens construction 17 elements in 12 groups (including 1 ED lens element, 1 aspherical lens element)
Angle of view 76° – 11° 30 ´
Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters (18, 24, 35, 50, 70, 140)
Distance information Output to camera
Zoom Manual zoom using independent zoom ring
Focusing Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) System with autofocus controlled by Silent
Wave Motor and separate focus ring for manual focus
Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs)
Minimum focus distance 0.45 m (1.48 ft) from focal plane (058) at all zoom positions
Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Diaphragm Fully automatic
Aperture range •18 mm focal length: f/3.5 – 22
•140 mm focal length: f/5.6 – 38
The minimum aperture displayed may vary depending on the size of the
exposure increment selected with the camera.
Metering Full aperture
Filter-attachment size 67 mm (P = 0.75 mm)
Dimensions Approx. 78 mm maximum diameter × 97 mm (distance from camera lens-mount
flange)
Weight Approx. 490 g (17.3 oz)
265Technical Notes
❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR Lens
Nikon reserves the right to change the 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.
Type Type G AF-S lens with built-in CPU and F mount
Focal length 18–55 mm
Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.6
Lens construction 11 elements in 8 groups (including 1 aspherical lens element)
Angle of view 76 °–28 ° 50 ´
Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters (18, 24, 35, 45, 55)
Distance information Output to camera
Zoom Manual zoom using independent zoom ring
Focusing Autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor and separate focus ring for
manual focus
Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs)
Minimum focus distance 0.28 m (0.92 ft) from focal plane (058) at all zoom positions
Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Diaphragm Fully automatic
Aperture range •18 mm focal length: f/3.5–22
•55 mm focal length: f/5.6–36
Metering Full aperture
Filter-attachment size 52 mm (P=0.75 mm)
Dimensions Approx. 73 mm diameter × 79.5 mm (distance from camera lens-mount flange)
Weight Approx. 265 g (9.3 oz)
266 Technical Notes
Lenses
This section describes the features available with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm
f/3.5–5.6G ED VR and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lenses.
The lens
generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is the AF-S DX NIKKOR
18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR.
❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm
f/3.5–5.6G VR are for use exclusively with Nikon DX format digital cameras.
AFocusing with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR Lenses
When single-servo AF (AF-S) is selected as the camera focus mode and the lens A-M switch
is set to A, focus can be adjusted by keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway after
the autofocus operation is complete and manually rotating the focus ring.
Do not rotate the
focus ring until the autofocus operation is complete.
To refocus using autofocus, press the
shutter-release button halfway again.
Focal length scale
Focal length mark
A-M mode switch (018, 57)
Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch (0267)
Lens mounting mark (013)
Rear lens cap
Lens cap
Zoom ring (018)
CPU contacts
(0227)
Focus ring (057, 125)
Focal length scale
Focal length mark
A-M mode switch (018, 57)
Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch (0267)
Lens mounting mark (013)
Rear lens cap
Lens cap
Focus ring (057, 125)
CPU contacts
(0227)
Zoom ring (018)
267Technical Notes
❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR)
The lenses described in this section support vibration reduction (VR), which reduces
blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is panned, allowing shutter
speeds for DX format cameras to be slowed by approximately 3 EV at a focal length of
55 mm in the case of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR, or 4 EV at a focal
length of 140 mm in the case of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
(according to CIPA guidelines; effects vary with the user and shooting conditions).
To use vibration reduction, slide the vibration reduction switch
to ON.
Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of camera shake
on the image in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of
framing the subject and focusing in both autofocus and manual
focus modes.
When the camera is panned, vibration reduction
applies only to motion that is not part of the pan (if the camera
is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be
applied only to vertical shake), making it much easier to pan the
camera smoothly in a wide arc.
Turn vibration reduction off when the camera is securely mounted on a tripod, but
leave it on if the tripod head is not secured or when using a monopod.
DVibration Reduction
Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in effect.
If power
to the lens is cut while vibration reduction is on, the lens may rattle when shaken.
This is not
a malfunction, and can be corrected by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on.
Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in flash is charging.
When vibration reduction
is active, the image in the viewfinder may jiggle after the shutter is released.
This does not
indicate a malfunction; wait for the image in the viewfinder to stabilize before shooting.
268 Technical Notes
AUsing the Built-in Flash
When using the built-in flash, be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0.6 m (2 ft) and
remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens
obscures the built-in flash).
Shadow Shadow
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR:
Camera Zoom position Minimum distance
without vignetting
D7100/D7000/D300 series/D200/D100 18 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in.
24–140 mm No vignetting
D90/D80/D50
18 mm 2.5 m/8 ft 2 in.
24 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in.
35–140 mm No vignetting
D5300/D5200/D5100/D5000/D3200/D3100/
D3000/D70 series/D60/D40 series
24–140 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in.
35–140 mm No vignetting
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR:
Camera Minimum distance without vignetting
D7100/D7000/D5300/D5200/D5100/D5000/
D3200/D3100/D3000/D300 series/D200/
D100/D90/D80/D70 series/D60/D50/
D40 series
No vignetting at any focus distance
Because the built-in flash units for the D100 and D70 can only cover the angle of view of a
lens with a focal of 20 mm or more; vignetting will occur at a focal length of 18 mm.
269Technical Notes
ASupplied Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
•67 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-67
•Rear Lens Cap
AOptional Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
•67 mm screw-on filters
•LF-1 and LF-4 rear lens caps
•Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1018
•Bayonet Hood HB-32
Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood alignment mark ( ) and then
rotate the hood (w) until the ● mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (—{).
When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the symbol on its base and avoid
gripping it too tightly. Vignetting may occur if the hood is not correctly attached.
The hood can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in use.
ASupplied Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR
•52 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52
•Rear Lens Cap
AOptional Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR
•52 mm screw-on filters
•LF-1 and LF-4 rear lens caps
•Flexible Lens Pouch CL-0815
•Lens Hood HB-45
Press the latches q and attach or remove
the hood w.
Vignetting may occur if the hood is not
correctly attached.
The hood can be reversed and mounted on
the lens when not in use.
q
q
w
270 Technical Notes
DLens Care
•Keep the CPU contacts clean.
•Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces.
To remove smudges and
fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth
or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking
care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers.
•Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
•The lens hood or NC filters can be used to protect the front lens element.
•Attach the front and rear caps before placing the lens in its flexible pouch.
•When a lens hood is attached, do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the
hood.
•If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry location to prevent
mold and rust.
Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.
•Keep the lens dry.
Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
•Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from
reinforced plastic.
AA Note on Wide-Angle Lenses
Autofocus may not provide the desired results with wide– and super-wide–angle lenses in
the following situations:
1The subject does not fill the focus point.
If the subject does not fill the focus point, the camera may
focus on the background and the subject may be out of focus.
Example: A far-off portrait
subject at some distance
from the background
2The subject contains many fine details.
The camera may have difficulty focusing on subjects that
contain many fine details or that are lacking in contrast.
Example: A field of flowers
In these cases, use manual focus, or use focus lock to focus on another subject at
the same distance and then recompose the photograph.
For more information, see
“Getting Good Results with Autofocus” (052).
271Technical Notes
❚❚ 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 D5300 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.
ATrademark 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 OS 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 logo 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.
AConformity Marking
The standards with which the camera complies can be viewed using the Conformity
marking option in the setup menu (0204).
AFreeType License (FreeType2)
Portions of this software are copyright © 2013 The FreeType Project
(http://www.freetype.org).
All rights reserved.
AMIT License (HarfBuzz)
Portions of this software are copyright © 2013 The HarfBuzz Project
(http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz).
All rights reserved.
272 Technical Notes
Memory Card Capacity
The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on
a 16 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I card at different image quality and size
settings.
Image quality Image size File size 1No.
of images 1Buffer capacity2
NEF (RAW),
Compressed, 14-bit — 23.8 MB 437 6
NEF (RAW),
Compressed, 12-bit — 19.0 MB 524 13
JPEG fine
Large 12.0 MB 1000 100
Medium 7.4 MB 1700 100
Small 3.8 MB 3300 100
JPEG normal
Large 6.3 MB 2000 100
Medium 3.8 MB 3300 100
Small 2.0 MB 6300 100
JPEG basic
Large 2.7 MB 3900 100
Medium 1.9 MB 6500 100
Small 1.0 MB 12,100 100
1 All figures are approximate.
Results will vary with card type, camera settings, and scene recorded.
2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100.
Drops when long
exposure noise reduction (0180), auto distortion control (0179), or Print date (0190) is on.
273Technical Notes
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, the interval between
shots, and the length of time menus are displayed.
Sample figures for EN-EL14a
(1230 mAh) batteries are given below.
•Photographs, single-frame release mode (CIPA standard 1): Approximately 600 shots
•Photographs, continuous release mode (Nikon standard 2): Approximately 2000 shots
•Movies: Approximately 50 minutes at 1080/60p and 1080/50p 3
1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±3 °C/5.4 °F) with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm
f/3.5–5.6G 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; after photograph is taken, monitor is turned on for 4 s; tester waits for
standby timer to expire after monitor is turned off; flash fired at full power once
every other shot.
Live view not used.
2 Measured at 20 °C/68 °F with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lens
under the following test conditions: vibration reduction off, continuous high-
speed release mode, focus mode set to AF-C, image quality set to JPEG basic,
image size set to M (medium), white balance set to v, ISO sensitivity set to
ISO 100, shutter speed 1/250 s, focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three
times after shutter-release button has been pressed halfway for 3 s; six shots are
then taken in succession and monitor turned on for 4 s and then turned off;
cycle repeated once standby timer has expired.
3 Measured at 23°C/73.4°F (±3°C/5.4°F) with the camera at default settings and an
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lens under conditions specified by the
Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA).
Individual movies can be up
to 20 minutes 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 the built-in Wi-Fi or location data functions, or using an optional location
data unit
•Using an Eye-Fi card
•Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses
To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL14a 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.
274 Technical Notes
Index
Symbols
i (Auto mode)............................3, 19
j (Auto (flash off ) mode) .......3, 19
k (Portrait) ...................................3, 31
l (Landscape).............................3, 31
p (Child)........................................3, 31
m (Sports)......................................3, 32
n (Close up) .................................3, 32
h (Scene)...............................3, 33
o (Night portrait)........................... 33
r (Night landscape)...................... 33
s (Party/indoor)............................. 34
t (Beach/snow).............................. 34
u (Sunset)......................................... 34
v (Dusk/dawn) ............................... 35
w (Pet portrait) ............................... 35
x (Candlelight)................................. 35
y (Blossom)...................................... 36
z (Autumn colors) ......................... 36
0 (Food) ............................................. 36
q (Special effects) ..............3, 37
% (Night vision) ..........................3, 37
g (Color sketch) ..................3, 38, 41
' (Toy camera effect) ........3, 38, 42
( (Miniature effect) ...........3, 38, 42
3 (Selective color)..............3, 39, 43
1 (Silhouette)..............................3, 39
2 (High key).................................3, 39
3 (Low key) ..................................3, 40
) (HDR painting)........................3, 40
P (Programmed auto).........3, 82, 84
S (Shutter-priority auto) ....3, 82, 85
A (Aperture-priority auto).3, 82, 86
M (Manual) .............................3, 82, 87
U (flexible program)...................... 84
8 (Single frame) ............................ 45
! (Continuous L).................. 45, 46
9 (Continuous H)................. 45, 46
E (Self-timer)............................ 45, 49
" (Delayed remote (ML-L3))... 45,
70
# (Quick-response remote (ML-L3))
45, 70
J (Quiet shutter release)..... 45, 48
c (Single-point AF) ..................... 53
d (Dynamic-area AF) .................. 53
e (Auto-area AF).......................... 53
f (3D-tracking)...................... 53, 54
6 (Face-priority AF) .......... 120, 121
7 (Wide-area AF) ............... 120, 121
8 (Normal-area AF)........... 120, 121
9 (Subject-tracking AF) 120, 121
L (Matrix metering)...................... 90
M (Center-weighted metering). 90
N (Spot metering) ......................... 90
o (auto flash) ........................... 63
j (red-eye reduction)......... 63, 65
p (slow sync).................... 63, 65
q (rear-curtain sync)............. 65
Y (Flash compensation) ............ 93
E (Exposure compensation) ...... 92
e (AE bracketing).................108
f (WB bracketing) ..............108
g (ADL bracketing).....................108
d (Help)................................................8
m (White balance).......................101
L (Preset manual) .....................104
3 (“Beep” indicator).....................187
I (focus indicator).... 20, 55, 57, 91
N (flash-ready indicator) 4, 23, 235
a (live view) .......... 24, 27, 118, 126
P button ..................................... 7, 135
t (Memory buffer)................47, 272
Numerics
2016-pixel RGB sensor..... 192, 227,
260, 261
3D color matrix metering..........227
3D-tracking (AF-area mode) 53, 54
A
A/V cable .........................................164
AC adapter............................ 236, 239
Access lamp...................................... 21
Accessories .....................................236
Accessory terminal accessories......
237
Active D-Lighting........................... 94
Add items (My Menu) .................223
ADL bracketing (Auto bracketing
set) ...................................................108
Adobe RGB .....................................179
AE bracketing (Auto bracketing
set) ...................................................108
AE lock................................................ 91
AE-L ..................................................... 91
AE-L/AF-L button................56, 91, 194
AF...............................51–56, 119–121
AF area brackets ...................... 15, 20
AF-A..................................................... 51
AF-area mode.........................53, 120
AF-assist...........................................185
AF-assist illuminator.............52, 229
AF-C............................................51, 184
AF-F ...................................................119
AF-S............................................51, 119
A-GPS data........................................ 80
A-M mode switch..................57, 266
Angle of view.................................231
Aperture .............................. 83, 86, 87
Aperture-priority auto.................. 86
Assign AE-L/AF-L button ...........194
Assign Fn button..........................193
Auto (White balance)..................101
Auto bracketing.................. 108, 192
Auto distortion control ..............179
Auto flash.......................................... 63
Auto image rotation....................202
Auto info display ..........................199
Auto ISO sensitivity control......181
Auto off timers ..............................186
Auto-area AF (AF-area mode) .... 53
Autoexposure lock......................... 91
Autofocus................51–56, 119–121
Auto-servo AF.................................. 51
Available settings.........................248
B
Battery............................. 11, 236, 264
Beep..................................................187
Black-and-white............................208
Blue intensifier (Filter effects) ..209
Body cap..................................... 1, 237
Border (PictBridge) ......................157
Bracketing............................. 108, 192
Built-in AF-assist illuminator ..... 52,
185, 229
Built-in flash ............................62, 230
Bulb ..................................................... 88
Burst............................................. 46, 99
C
Calendar playback .......................141
Camera Control Pro 2..................236
Capture NX 2..................................236
CEC ....................................................166
Center-weighted metering......... 90
Charger ........................... 11, 236, 264
Choose start/end point..............131
Clean image sensor.....................241
Clock ..........................................14, 201
Clock battery.................................... 18
Cloudy (White balance) .............101
CLS.....................................................232
Color balance.................................210
Color outline..................................216
Color sketch ............................41, 216
Color space.....................................179
Color temperature .......................102
Compatible lenses.......................226
Conformity marking.......... 204, 271
Continuous (Release mode) 45, 46
Continuous-servo AF...........51, 184
CPU contacts..................................227
275Technical Notes
CPU lens ..........................................226
Create log...........................................76
Creative Lighting System ..........232
Cross screen (Filter effects).......209
Custom Settings...........................182
Cyanotype ......................................208
D
Date and time.........................14, 201
Date counter..................................190
Date format .............................14, 201
Daylight saving time............ 14, 201
DCF version 2.0.............................271
Delayed remote (ML-L3) ........45, 70
Delete...............................................146
Delete all images..........................147
Delete current image.................. 146
Delete log ..........................................78
Delete selected images ............. 147
Device control (HDMI)................166
Digital Print Order Format ....... 159,
162, 271
Diopter adjustment control .......15,
236
Direct sunlight (White balance).....
101
Distortion control ........................215
D-Lighting ...................................... 207
DPOF.............................. 159, 162, 271
DPOF print order..........................162
Dynamic-area AF.............................53
E
Edit movie..............................131, 134
Electronic rangefinder......... 57, 185
EV steps for exposure cntrl.......186
Exif version 2.3 ..............................271
Exposure........................83, 90, 91, 92
Exposure bracketing...................108
Exposure compensation...............92
Exposure delay mode.................189
Exposure indicator................87, 122
Exposure lock ...................................91
Exposure meters..............................23
Exposure mode................................82
External microphone.........129, 237
Eye-Fi upload.................................204
F
Face-priority AF ............................120
File information ............................136
File number sequence................188
Filter effects................. 113, 114, 209
Filters ................................................ 236
Fine-tuning white balance .......103
Firmware version..........................204
Fisheye .............................................216
Flash....................................23, 62, 232
Flash (White balance) .................101
Flash cntrl for built-in flash.......192
Flash compensation...................... 93
Flash control ..................................192
Flash mode.................................63, 65
Flash range ....................................... 66
Flash ready indicator .......4, 23, 235
Flash sync speed ................... 66, 260
Flexible program............................ 84
Flicker reduction .................127, 200
Fluorescent (White balance) ... 101,
102
Fn button .........................................193
f-number .....................................83, 86
Focal length ...................................231
Focal length scale ........................ 266
Focal plane mark............................ 58
Focus............... 51–58, 119–121, 125
Focus indicator............20, 55, 57, 91
Focus lock ......................................... 55
Focus mode.............................51, 119
Focus point20, 53, 55, 57, 120, 121,
184
Focusing screen............................ 259
Focusing the viewfinder.............. 15
Focus-mode switch.................18, 57
Format.............................................. 196
Format memory card...........17, 196
Frame interval (Slide show)...... 150
Frame size/frame rate.................128
Framing grid .........................123, 188
Front-curtain sync.......................... 65
Full-frame playback.....................135
Full-time-servo AF ....................... 119
G
GPS options...................................... 79
Green intensifier (Filter effects)......
209
H
H.264.................................................262
HDMI........................................165, 271
HDMI-CEC .......................................166
HDR (high dynamic range)......... 96
Help........................................................8
Hi (Sensitivity) ................................. 67
High definition.....................165, 271
High Dynamic Range (HDR)....... 96
High ISO NR.................................... 180
High-angle shots...............................5
Highlights ..............................136, 176
Histogram....................137, 176, 210
I
Image comment...........................202
Image Dust Off ref photo..........199
Image overlay................................ 211
Image quality................................... 59
Image review................................. 176
Image size......................................... 61
Incandescent (White balance) 101
Info display format ......................197
In-focus indicator.......20, 55, 57, 91
Information display................ 6, 197
Infrared receiver ............................. 70
Interval timer shooting................ 68
ISO display......................................188
ISO sensitivity .........................67, 180
i-TTL ..................................................192
i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital
SLR...................................................192
J
JPEG .................................................... 59
JPEG basic......................................... 59
JPEG fine............................................ 59
JPEG normal..................................... 59
L
Landscape (Set Picture Control).....
111
Language.................................14, 201
Large (Image size).......................... 61
Lens...................................13, 226, 266
Lens focus ring .......................57, 266
Lens mount ..................................1, 58
Lens vibration reduction switch.....
18, 266
Live view...................24, 27, 118, 126
Location data..........xv, 74, 139, 237
Location data unit.................81, 237
Lock mirror up for cleaning......243
Log list................................................ 78
Long exposure NR .......................180
Low-angle shots ................................5
M
Manage Picture Control.............115
Manual........................................ 57, 87
Manual focus .................57, 119, 125
Manual movie settings...............129
Matrix metering.............................. 90
Maximum aperture ..............57, 226
Maximum sensitivity...................181
Medium (Image size) .................... 61
Memory buffer................................ 47
Memory card ....... 12, 196, 238, 272
Memory card capacity................272
Metering............................................ 90
Microphone....................................128
Miniature effect .....................42, 218
Minimum shutter speed............181
276 Technical Notes
Mirror........................................... 1, 243
Mode dial .............................................3
Monitor.................... 5, 118, 135, 196
Monitor brightness......................196
Monochrome.................................208
Monochrome (Set Picture Control)
111
Mounting mark......................13, 266
MOV ..................................................189
Movie quality.................................128
Movie settings...............................128
Movie-record button ...........28, 126
Movies.......................................27, 126
Multiple exposure.......................... 98
My Menu .........................................223
N
NEF (RAW)...................... 59, 178, 213
NEF (RAW) processing................213
NEF (RAW) recording ..................178
Network connection...................169
Neutral (Set Picture Control)....111
Nikon Transfer 2............................153
Non-CPU lens ................................228
Normal-area AF.............................120
Number of focus points .............184
Number of shots...........................273
O
Optional flash ...................... 192, 232
Output resolution (HDMI).........166
Overview data ...............................139
P
Page size (PictBridge) .................157
Perspective control......................217
Photo information ............. 136, 176
PictBridge.............................. 156, 271
Picture Controls.................. 111, 112
PIN-entry WPS ...............................170
Playback ..........................................135
Playback display options...........176
Playback folder..............................175
Playback information........ 136, 176
Playback menu..............................175
Playback zoom..............................142
Portrait (Set Picture Control)....111
Power connector................ 236, 239
Power switch.......................................2
Preset manual (White balance) ......
101, 104
Press the shutter-release button
all the way down .......................... 21
Press the shutter-release button
halfway...................................... 20, 21
Print (DPOF).......................... 159, 163
Print date.........................................190
Print select......................................159
Printing ............................................156
Programmed auto.......................... 84
Protecting photographs............143
Push-button WPS.........................169
Q
Quick retouch................................215
Quick-response remote (ML-L3)45,
70
Quiet shutter release ............. 45, 48
R
Rangefinder....................................185
Rank items (My Menu)................225
Rating ..................................... 144, 150
Rear-curtain sync ........................... 65
Recent settings .............................222
Record location data..................... 74
Red intensifier (Filter effects) ...209
Red-eye correction......................207
Red-eye reduction .................. 63, 65
Release mode .................................. 45
Remote control ......................70, 237
Remote cord ................. 88, 203, 237
Remote on duration (ML-L3)....187
Remote shutter release..............203
Remove items (My Menu).........224
Reset ................................ 72, 177, 183
Reset custom settings ................183
Reset shooting menu .................177
Resize................................................214
Retouch menu...............................205
Reverse dial rotation ...................194
Reverse indicators........................194
RGB.......................................... 137, 179
RGB Histogram..............................137
Rotate tall........................................176
S
Save selected frame ....................134
Scene auto selector....................... 25
Scene mode ..................................... 30
Select to send to smart device 173
Selective color........................43, 219
Self-portrait.........................................5
Self-timer...........................45, 49, 187
Sensitivity.................................67, 180
Sepia .................................................208
Set clock from satellite................. 79
Set Picture Control.......................112
Setup menu....................................195
Shade (White balance) ...............101
Shooting data................................138
Shooting menu.............................177
Shutter-priority auto..................... 85
Shutter-release button.. 21, 55, 91,
186
Shutter-release button AE-L.....186
Side-by-side comparison ..........221
Single frame (Release mode) ..... 45
Single-point AF (AF-area mode)53
Single-servo AF......................51, 119
Size .............................................61, 128
Skylight (Filter effects)................209
Slide show.......................................149
Slot empty release lock..............194
Slow sync ................................... 63, 65
Small (Image size) .......................... 61
Soft (Filter effects) ........................209
Special effects mode..................... 37
Speedlight ......................................232
Spot metering ................................. 90
sRGB..................................................179
SSID ...................................................171
Standard (Set Picture Control).111
Standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital
SLR ...................................................192
Standby timer.........................23, 186
Start printing (PictBridge)158, 161
Storage folder................................178
Straighten .......................................215
Subject-tracking AF.....................120
T
Television ........................................164
Thumbnail playback ...................140
Time .................................................... 88
Time stamp (PictBridge) ............157
Time zone.................................14, 201
Time zone and date.....................201
Timer............................................ 49, 68
Toning .................................... 113, 114
Trim ...................................................208
Trimming movies .........................131
Type D lens .....................................227
Type E lens......................................227
Type G lens .....................................227
U
Update A-GPS data........................ 80
USB cable .............................. 153, 156
UTC .............................................74, 139
V
Vibration reduction ..............18, 267
Video mode.......................... 164, 202
View SSID ........................................171
Viewfinder........................... 4, 15, 259
Viewfinder eyepiece cap ............. 50
Viewfinder grid display ..............188
ViewNX 2............................... 151, 153
Vivid (Set Picture Control).........111
277Technical Notes
Volume....................................130, 149
W
Warm filter (Filter effects)..........209
WB .....................................................101
WB bracketing (Auto bracketing
set)...................................................108
White balance ...............................101
Wide-area AF ................................. 120
Wi-Fi .......................................... xvi, 167
Wind noise reduction ................. 128
Wireless.................................... xvi, 167
Wireless Mobile Utility ......167, 168
Wireless remote controller71, 203,
237
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