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DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
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Use SnapBridge to control the camera remotely from your
smartphone or tablet (smart device) and download pictures from the
camera.
Download It Free Today!
SnapBridge is available free-of-charge from the
Apple App Store®, Google Play™, and the
following website:
http://snapbridge.nikon.com
Visit the Nikon website for the latest SnapBridge
news.
Connect Your Camera and Smart Device
Follow the steps below to pair your camera and smart device:
1Launch the connection wizard on your
camera.
2Tap the camera name on your smart device.
3Press the camera J button and tap
Pair on the smart device.
See page 28 for more information on pairing.
Get SnapBridge Now!
D7500 Model Name: N1610
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Enhance your imaging experience with SnapBridge.
Enrich your imaging experience by using SnapBridge to:
Download photos from your camera to your smart
device via an “always on” connection, making online
photo sharing easier and less stressful than ever.
Upload photos and thumbnails to the NIKON IMAGE
SPACE cloud storage service.
•Control the camera remotely
•Add credits (any two of copyright information,
comments, text, or logos) directly to your photos
•Automatically upload the time and location from
your smart device to your camera
•Receive camera firmware updates
AMore on SnapBridge
For more information, use the online help feature in the SnapBridge app.
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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.
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 and smart device menus and dialogs may differ
from those shown here.
Camera Settings
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
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.
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AFor Your Safety
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions
in “For Your Safety” (0xii).
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Nikon User Support for India and Australia
Contact a Nikon representative for technical assistance with the
operation of your Nikon product or products. For information on the
Nikon representatives in your area, visit http://www.nikon-asia.com/
support.
❚❚ The Menu Guide
For more information on menu options and subjects such as how to
connect the camera to a printer or television, download the camera
Menu Guide from the Nikon website as described below. The Menu Guide
is in pdf format and can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe
Acrobat Reader.
1On your computer, launch a web browser and open the Nikon manual
download site at http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
2Navigate to the page for the desired product and download the
manual.
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Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera.
Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the
package also includes a lens. Memory cards are sold separately.
Cameras purchased in Japan display menus and messages in
English and Japanese only; other languages are not supported.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Package Contents
DK-28 rubber eyecup
(090)
BF-1B body cap
(024, 287)
D7500 camera (01)
EN-EL15a rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (019, 21)
MH-25a battery charger (comes with either an AC wall adapter or power
cable of a type and shape that varies with the country or region of sale;
019)
DK-5 eyepiece cap (090)
AN-DC3 BK strap (019)
UC-E20 USB cable
Warranty
User’s Manual (this guide)
AViewNX-i and Capture NX-D Computer Software
Use ViewNX-i to fine-tune photos or to copy pictures to a computer for
viewing, or Capture NX-D to fine-tune pictures that have been copied
to a computer and to convert NEF (RAW) images to other formats.
These applications are available for download from:
http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
You can also visit this website for the latest information on Nikon
software, including system requirements.
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Package Contents ....................................................................... iv
For Your Safety ........................................................................... xii
Notices......................................................................................... xvi
Introduction 1
Getting to Know the Camera ..................................................... 1
The Camera Body................................................................................... 1
The Mode Dial......................................................................................... 6
The Control Panel .................................................................................. 8
The Viewfinder........................................................................................ 9
The Diopter Adjustment Control .................................................. 11
Using the Tilting Monitor................................................................. 12
Using the Touch Screen ................................................................... 14
The Multi Selector............................................................................... 18
First Steps 19
Attach the Camera Strap.................................................................. 19
Charge the Battery ............................................................................. 19
Insert the Battery and a Memory Card........................................ 21
Attach a Lens........................................................................................ 24
Turn the Camera On .......................................................................... 26
Connecting Using SnapBridge 28
Pairing .......................................................................................... 28
Android .................................................................................................. 29
iOS ............................................................................................................ 33
The Wi-Fi Prompt (iOS).............................................................. 39
Table of Contents
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Tutorial 41
Camera Menus: An Overview ................................................... 41
Using Camera Menus......................................................................... 42
The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining ... 46
Basic Photography and Playback 48
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (iand j Modes)............ 48
Tips for Live View................................................................................. 56
Basic Playback ............................................................................. 59
Deleting Unwanted Photographs................................................. 60
Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation
(Scene Mode) 61
Choosing a Scene Mode ............................................................ 61
Special Effects 64
Choosing Special Effects ........................................................... 64
Options Available in Live View....................................................... 66
P, S, A, and M Modes 72
Choosing a Mode........................................................................ 72
P: Programmed Auto.......................................................................... 73
S: Shutter-Priority Auto...................................................................... 74
A: Aperture-Priority Auto .................................................................. 75
M: Manual ............................................................................................... 76
Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) .......................................... 79
User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes 83
Saving User Settings .......................................................................... 83
Recalling User Settings...................................................................... 84
Resetting User Settings..................................................................... 85
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Release Mode 86
Choosing a Release Mode......................................................... 86
Self-Timer Mode (E) .................................................................. 89
Mirror up Mode (MUP) ................................................................. 91
Image Recording Options 93
Image Area .................................................................................. 93
Image Quality.............................................................................. 97
Image Size.................................................................................... 99
Focus 100
Autofocus .................................................................................. 100
Autofocus Mode................................................................................ 100
AF-Area Mode .................................................................................... 103
Focus Lock........................................................................................... 111
Manual Focus ............................................................................ 115
ISO Sensitivity 118
ISO Sensitivity Settings ........................................................... 118
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control .................................................. 120
Exposure 123
Metering .................................................................................... 123
Autoexposure Lock.................................................................. 125
Exposure Compensation ........................................................ 127
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White Balance 130
White Balance Options ........................................................... 130
Fine-Tuning White Balance ................................................... 134
Choosing a Color Temperature............................................. 137
Preset Manual .......................................................................... 139
Viewfinder Photography ............................................................... 139
Live View (Spot White Balance)................................................... 143
Managing Presets............................................................................. 146
Image Enhancement 148
Picture Controls ....................................................................... 148
Selecting a Picture Control ........................................................... 148
Modifying Picture Controls........................................................... 150
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows.................... 153
Active D-Lighting ............................................................................. 153
High Dynamic Range (HDR) ......................................................... 155
Flash Photography 159
Using the Built-in Flash .......................................................... 159
Auto Pop-up Modes ........................................................................ 159
Manual Pop-up Modes................................................................... 161
Flash Control Mode ................................................................. 164
Flash Compensation ............................................................... 167
FV Lock ...................................................................................... 169
Viewing Information for the Built-in Flash ......................... 172
Optional Flash Units................................................................ 174
Remote Control Photography 175
Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control.......................... 175
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Recording and Viewing Movies 179
Recording Movies .................................................................... 179
Using the i Button........................................................................... 183
The Live View Display: Movies ..................................................... 185
Viewing and Hiding Indicators .................................................... 187
Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality............................ 188
Indices................................................................................................... 189
The Movie Crop ................................................................................. 190
Taking Photos in Movie Mode ..................................................... 191
Viewing Movies ........................................................................ 194
Editing Movies .......................................................................... 196
Trimming Movies.............................................................................. 196
Saving Selected Frames ................................................................. 200
Other Shooting Options 201
The R Button (Viewfinder Photography) ........................... 201
The i Button.............................................................................. 205
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings................... 206
Bracketing ................................................................................. 209
Location Data............................................................................ 223
More on Playback 225
Viewing Images ........................................................................ 225
Full-Frame Playback......................................................................... 225
Thumbnail Playback ........................................................................ 225
Calendar Playback ............................................................................ 226
Using the Touch Screen ................................................................. 228
The i Button....................................................................................... 230
Photo Information ................................................................... 231
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom.................................. 240
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Protecting Photographs from Deletion .............................. 242
Rating Pictures ......................................................................... 243
Rating Individual Pictures ............................................................. 243
Rating Multiple Pictures................................................................. 244
Selecting Photos for Upload.................................................. 245
Selecting Individual Photos.......................................................... 245
Selecting Multiple Photos............................................................. 246
Deleting Photographs ............................................................ 247
During Playback................................................................................ 247
The Playback Menu ......................................................................... 248
Menu List 250
DThe Playback Menu: Managing Images................................ 250
CThe Photo Shooting Menu: Photo Shooting Options............ 252
1The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options ............ 257
ACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings ....................... 260
BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup .............................................. 268
NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ...................... 275
OMy Menu/mRecent Settings ............................................ 278
Technical Notes 279
Compatible Lenses.................................................................. 279
Compatible CPU Lenses................................................................. 279
Compatible Non-CPU Lenses....................................................... 285
Other Accessories .................................................................... 287
ACamera Menus
More information on camera menus is available in a Menu Guide that
can be downloaded from the Nikon website (0iii).
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Caring for the Camera ............................................................. 288
Storage ................................................................................................. 288
Cleaning............................................................................................... 288
Image Sensor Cleaning................................................................... 289
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions..................... 296
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 301
Battery/Display .................................................................................. 301
Shooting (All Modes)....................................................................... 302
Shooting (P, S, A, M) ........................................................................... 305
Playback ............................................................................................... 306
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks) ................................ 308
Miscellaneous .................................................................................... 308
Error Messages.......................................................................... 309
Specifications............................................................................ 315
Lens Kits ..................................................................................... 329
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR...................... 329
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II................... 336
Approved Memory Cards ....................................................... 346
Memory Card Capacity............................................................ 347
Battery Life ................................................................................ 349
Index ........................................................................................... 351
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To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For
Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read
them.
For Your Safety
DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a
high risk of death or severe injury.
WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could
result in death or severe injury.
CAUTION: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could
result in injury or property damage.
WARNING
• Do not use while walking or operating a motor vehicle.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents or other injury.
• Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts
that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other
injury.
• Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing
smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery or
power source.
Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.
• Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with
wet hands.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product
while it is on or plugged in.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature burns.
• Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such
as propane, gasoline or aerosols.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.
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• Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the
lens or camera.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment.
• Do not aim the flash or AF-assist illuminator at the operator of a motor
vehicle.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.
• Keep this product out of reach of children.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product
malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard.
Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical
attention.
• Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.
• Do not use batteries, chargers, or AC adapters not specifically
designated for use with this product. When using batteries, chargers,
and AC adapters designated for use with this product, do not:
- Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them
under heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.
- Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one
voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the AC
adapter during thunderstorms.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
• Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high
or low temperatures.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns, or frostbite.
CAUTION
• Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.
Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal
parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame.
Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could
cause fire.
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• Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless
features when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited.
The radio-frequency emissions produced by this product could interfere
with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities.
• Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will
not be used for an extended period.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product
malfunction.
• Do not touch moving parts of the lens or other moving parts.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.
• Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or
objects.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.
• Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high
temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed
automobile or in direct sunlight.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product
malfunction.
DANGER (Batteries)
• Do not mishandle batteries.
Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries
leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire:
- Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product.
- Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces,
hairpins, or other metal objects.
- Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to
powerful physical shocks.
• Do not attempt to recharge EN-EL15a rechargeable batteries using
chargers not specifically designated for this purpose.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
• If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of
clean water and seek immediate medical attention.
Delaying action could result in eye injuries.
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WARNING (Batteries)
• Keep batteries out of reach of children.
Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention.
• Do not immerse batteries in water or expose to rain.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product
malfunction. Immediately dry the product with a towel or similar object
should it become wet.
• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the
batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging
EN-EL15a rechargeable batteries if they do not charge in the specified
period of time.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in the batteries leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
• Prior to disposal, insulate battery terminals with tape.
Overheating, rupture, or fire may result should metal objects come into
contact with the terminals. Recycle or dispose of batteries in accord with
local regulations.
• If battery liquid comes into contact with a person's skin or clothing,
immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in skin irritation.
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•No part of the manuals included
with this product may be
reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any
language in any form, by any means,
without Nikon’s prior written
permission.
•Nikon reserves the right to change
the appearance and specifications
of the hardware and software
described in these manuals at any
time and without prior notice.
•Nikon will not be held liable for any
damages resulting from the use of
this product.
•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
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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.
Notices
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
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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.
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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.
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Power Cable
At voltages over AC 125 V (U.S.A. only): The power cable must be rated for the
voltage in use, be at least AWG no. 18 gauge, and have SVG insulation or
better with a NEMA 6P-15 plug rated for AC 250 V 15 A.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally
copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device
may be punishable by law.
•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
Under copyright law, photographs
or recordings of copyrighted works
made with the camera can not be
used without the permission of the
copyright holder. Exceptions apply
to personal use, but note that even
personal use may be restricted in
the case of photographs or
recordings of exhibits or live
performances.
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data
storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted
files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using
commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of
personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s
responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another
person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the
device and then completely refill it with images containing no private
information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Care should be taken to
avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.
Before discarding the camera or transferring ownership to another person,
you should also use the Reset all settings option in the camera setup menu
to delete any personal network information.
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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
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including
chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon
specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven
to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic
circuitry.
The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage
the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of
third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the
Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with
normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating,
igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local
authorized Nikon dealer.
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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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❚❚ Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)
This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration
Regulations (EAR). The permission of the United States government is not
required for export to countries other than the following, which as of this
writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea,
Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change).
The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions.
Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative before using the wireless
features of this product outside the country of purchase.
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada’s licence-
exempt RSSs. 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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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. This product 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 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please
refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.
Notices for Customers in Europe
Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment
type D7500 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following
internet address: http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_D7500.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.
Trade Name:
Model: D7500
Complies with
IMDA Standards
DA103423
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Security
Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely
connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the
following may occur if security is not enabled:
•Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to
steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information.
•Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the network
and alter data or perform other malicious actions. Note that due to the
design of wireless networks, specialized attacks may allow unauthorized
access even when security is enabled.
•Unsecured networks: Connecting to open networks may result in
unauthorized access. Use secure networks only.
1
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
1Release mode dial ........................ 86
2Mode dial...........................................6
3Eyelet for camera strap................ 19
4Mode dial lock release....................6
5Release mode dial lock
release ............................................ 86
6Accessory shoe (for optional flash
unit)...............................................287
7Movie-record button ................. 179
8Power switch ............................. 5, 26
9Shutter-release button..........52, 53
10 E button.............................. 127, 206
11 S/Q button................... 118, 268
12 Control panel....................................8
13 Focal plane mark (E) ............... 116
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The Camera Body (Continued)
1Built-in flash...........................55, 159
2Stereo microphone ........... 183, 259
3AF-assist illuminator ............52, 261
Self-timer lamp ..............................89
Red-eye reduction lamp
.............................................. 160, 162
4Mirror.......................................91, 292
5Lens mounting mark ....................24
6M/Y button.............. 159, 161, 167
7Infrared receiver.......................... 176
8D button.......................... 158, 209
9Cover for USB, HDMI, and external
microphone connectors .......... 287
10 Cover for accessory terminal and
headphone connector .... 184, 223
11 Lens release button ......................25
12 AF-mode button................ 100, 103
13 Focus-mode selector........ 100, 115
14 Connector for external
microphone....................... 184, 287
15 USB connector ............................ 287
16 HDMI connector ......................... 287
17 Accessory terminal............ 223, 287
18 Headphone connector.............. 184
AClose the Connector Cover
Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use. Foreign
matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer.
3
1Sub-command dial.....................266
2Fn1 button ...........................266, 267
3Fn2 button ...........................266, 267
4Battery-chamber cover .........21, 23
5Battery-chamber cover
latch ..........................................21, 23
6Power connector cover
7Tripod socket
8CPU contacts
9Lens mount........................... 24, 116
10 AF coupling
11 Body cap ........................... iv, 24, 287
4
The Camera Body (Continued)
1O/Q button.................60, 247, 268
2K button ...............................59, 225
3Tilting monitor ...............12, 14, 269
4G button............................41, 250
5L/U button ...........42, 130, 242
6X/T button ...... 57, 97, 99, 240
7W/Z button .................... 123, 225
8R button............................. 187, 201
9Viewfinder eyepiece ................ 9, 11
10 Eye sensor........................................13
11 Rubber eyecup...............................90
12 Diopter adjustment control........11
13 A button........... 111, 125, 266, 267
14 Main command dial................... 266
15 Speaker ..................................... 5, 194
16 a button ...............................49, 179
17 Multi selector...........................18, 42
18 J button ........................ 18, 42, 266
19 Focus selector lock..................... 107
20 Memory card access lamp.... 53, 87
21 Memory card slot cover........ 21, 23
22 i button ..................... 183, 205, 230
23 Live view selector.................49, 179
5
ALCD Illuminators
Rotating the power switch toward
D
activates the standby
timer and control panel backlight (LCD illuminator),
allowing the display to be read in the dark. After the power
switch is released, the illuminators will remain lit for a few
seconds while the standby timer is active or until the
shutter is released or the power switch is rotated toward
D
again.
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.
Power
switch
6
The Mode Dial
The camera offers the modes listed below. To choose a mode,
press the mode dial lock release and rotate the mode dial.
Mode dial
Mode dial lock release
1P, S, A, and M modes:
P—Programmed auto...........73
S—Shutter-priority auto ......74
A—Aperture-priority auto ...75
M—Manual..............................76
2Auto modes:
i Auto ......................................48
j Auto (flash off)....................48
3Special effects modes ..................64
4U1 and U2 modes..........................83
5Scene modes..................................61
ANon-CPU Lenses
Non-CPU (0285) lenses can be used only in mode M. Selecting
another mode when a non-CPU lens is attached disables the shutter
release.
7
ABeeps During Live View
A beep may sound if you rotate the mode dial during live view. This
does not indicate an error or malfunction.
8
The Control Panel
The control panel shows a variety of camera settings when the
camera is on. The items shown here appear the first time the
camera is turned on; information on other settings can be found
in the relevant sections of this manual.
1Shutter speed ..........................74, 76
2Aperture (f-number)..............75, 76
3ISO sensitivity .............................. 118
4Number of exposures
remaining.......................................47
5Battery indicator............................46
6Metering....................................... 123
7ISO sensitivity indicator ............ 118
Auto ISO sensitivity
indicator ...................................... 121
ACamera Off Display
If the camera is turned off with a battery and
memory card inserted, the number of
exposures remaining will be displayed
(some memory cards may in rare cases only
display this information when the camera is
on).
Control panel
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The Viewfinder
1Special effects mode
indicator......................................... 64
2Monochrome indicator ...... 64, 148
3AF area brackets......................11, 51
4“No memory card” indicator...... 21
51.3× DX crop ............................93, 94
6Framing grid (displayed when On
is selected for Custom Setting d6,
Viewfinder grid display) ...264
7Focus points..................52, 107, 260
81.3× DX crop indicator ..........93, 94
9Pitch indicator 1
10 Flicker detection ......................... 255
11 Roll indicator2
12 Focus indicator.............52, 111, 116
13 Autoexposure (AE) lock............. 125
14 Flexible program indicator......... 73
10
1 Functions as a roll indicator when camera is rotated to take pictures in “tall” (portrait)
orientation.
2 Functions as a pitch indicator when camera is rotated to take pictures in “tall” (portrait)
orientation.
Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.
15 Shutter speed ..........................74, 76
16 Aperture (f-number)..............75, 76
17 HDR indicator .............................. 156
18 Exposure/flash bracketing
indicator ...................................... 210
WB bracketing indicator ........... 215
ADL bracketing indicator.......... 219
19 Low battery warning ....................46
20 ISO sensitivity indicator ............ 118
21 “k” (appears when memory
remains for over 1000
exposures)......................................47
22 Flash-ready indicator...........55, 271
23 FV lock indicator ......................... 169
24 Flash sync indicator.................... 265
25 Exposure indicator........................77
Exposure compensation
display.......................................... 127
26 Flash compensation
indicator ..................................... 167
27 Exposure compensation
indicator ...................................... 128
28 Auto ISO sensitivity
indicator ...................................... 121
29 Number of exposures
remaining.......................................47
Number of shots remaining before
memory buffer fills .............87, 347
ISO sensitivity.............................. 118
Preset manual white balance
recording indicator................... 139
DNo Battery
When the battery is totally exhausted or no battery is inserted, the
display in the viewfinder will dim. This is normal and does not indicate
a malfunction. The viewfinder display will return to normal when a
fully-charged battery is inserted.
DThe Control Panel and Viewfinder Displays
The brightness of the control panel and viewfinder displays varies with
temperature, and the response times of the displays may drop at low
temperatures. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
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The Diopter Adjustment Control
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.
Viewfinder not in focus Viewfinder in focus
AF area brackets
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Using the Tilting Monitor
The monitor can be angled as shown below.
Normal use: The monitor is
normally used in storage
position.
Low-angle shots: Tilt the monitor
up to take shots in live view with
the camera held low.
High-angle shots: Tilt the monitor
down to take shots in live view
with the camera held high.
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DUsing the Monitor
Rotate the monitor gently, stopping when you feel resistance. Do not
use force. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the
camera or monitor. If the camera is mounted on a tripod, care should
be taken to ensure that the monitor does not contact the tripod.
Do not lift or carry the camera by the monitor. Failure to observe this
precaution could damage the camera. If the monitor is not being used
to take photographs, return it to the storage position.
The grip and areas of the camera around the
monitor may become hot. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
Do not allow liquid to contact the inner
surface of the monitor. Failure to observe
this precaution could cause product
malfunction.
AInfo Display Auto Off
The eye sensor will automatically turn the information display off if you
put your eye to the viewfinder while the standby timer is active. The
display will turn on again when you remove your eye from the
viewfinder. If desired, you can prevent the information display turning
off using the Info display auto off option (0269) in the setup menu.
Note, however, that regardless of the option selected the information
display will turn off when the standby timer expires.
This area becomes
particularly hot.
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Using the Touch Screen
The touch-sensitive monitor supports the following operations:
Flick
Flick a finger a short distance left or right
across the monitor.
Slide
Slide a finger over the monitor.
Stretch/Pinch
Place two fingers on the monitor and
move them apart or pinch them
together.
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❚❚ Using the Touch Screen
During playback (0228), the touch screen can be used to:
•View other images
•Zoom in or out
•View thumbnails
•View movies
During live view, the touch screen can be used to take pictures
(touch shutter; 016) or to measure a value for spot white
balance (0143). The touch screen can also be used for typing
(0270) or navigating the menus (045).
DThe Touch Screen
The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond
when covered with third-party protective films or when touched with
fingernails or gloved hands. Do not use excessive force or touch the
screen with sharp objects.
DUsing the Touch Screen
The touch screen may not respond as expected if you attempt to
operate it while leaving your palm or another finger resting on it in
second location. It may not recognize other gestures if your touch is
too soft, your fingers are moved too quickly or too short a distance or
do not remain in contact with the screen, or if the movement of the
two fingers in a pinch or stretch is not correctly coordinated.
AEnabling or Disabling Touch Controls
Touch controls can be enabled or disabled using the Touch controls
option in the setup menu (0271).
ASee Also
For information on choosing the direction you flick your finger to view
other images in full-frame playback, see B > Touch controls (0271).
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❚❚ Touch Photography (Touch Shutter)
Touch the monitor to focus and lift your
finger to take the photograph.
Tap the icon shown in the illustration to
choose the operation performed by
tapping the monitor in shooting mode.
Choose from the following options:
For information on touch photography focus, see “Focus”
(0100).
Option Description
8(Touch shutter/AF:
On)
Touch the monitor to position the focus
point and focus (autofocus only; the touch
shutter can not be used to focus when the
focus-mode selector is rotated to M to select
manual focus). Focus locks while your finger
remains on the monitor; to release the
shutter, lift your finger from the screen.
!(Touch AF: On)
As above, except that lifting your finger from
the screen does not release the shutter. If
subject tracking is active, you can focus on
the current subject by tapping the monitor.
9(Touch shutter/AF:
Off) Touch shutter and AF disabled.
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DTaking Pictures Using Touch Shooting Options
The shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even
when the 8 icon is displayed to show that touch shooting options are
active. Use the shutter-release button to take photographs in
continuous shooting mode (086) and during movie recording. Touch
shooting options can be used only to take pictures one at a time in
continuous shooting mode and can not be used to take photographs
during movie recording.
The touch screen can not be used to position the focus point when the
focus selector lock is in the L (lock) position (0107), but it can still be
used to select the subject when face-priority AF is selected for AF-area
mode (0103).
In self-timer mode (089), focus locks on the selected subject when
you touch the monitor and the timer starts when you lift your finger
from the screen. At default settings, the shutter is released about 10 s
after the timer starts; the delay and number of shots can be changed
using Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer, 0263). If the option selected for
Number of shots is greater than 1, the camera will automatically take
pictures one after the other until the selected number of shots is
recorded.
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The Multi Selector
In this manual, operations using the multi selector are
represented by 1, 3, 4, and 2 icons.
1: Press the multi selector up
4: Press the multi
selector left
2: Press the multi
selector right
J button
3: Press the multi selector down
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First Steps
Attach the Camera Strap
Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets.
Charge the Battery
Insert the battery and plug the charger in (depending on the
country or region, the charger comes with either an AC wall
adapter or a power cable). An exhausted battery will fully charge
in about two hours and 35 minutes.
•AC wall adapter: Insert the AC wall adapter into the charger AC
inlet (q). Slide the AC wall adapter latch as shown (w) and
rotate the adapter 90 ° to fix it in place (e). Insert the battery
and plug the charger in.
AC wall adapter latch
90 °
20
•Power cable: After connecting the power cable with the plug in
the orientation shown, insert the battery and plug the cable in.
The CHARGE lamp will flash while the battery charges.
Battery charging Charging complete
21
Insert the Battery and a Memory Card
Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards,
confirm that power switch is in the OFF position. Insert the
battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep the
orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the
battery in place when the battery is fully inserted.
Holding the memory card in the orientation shown, slide it
straight into the slot until it clicks into place.
Battery latch
AThe Battery and Charger
Read and follow the warnings and cautions in “For Your Safety” (0xii)
and “Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions” (0296).
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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.
ANo Memory Card
If no memory card is inserted, the control
panel and viewfinder will show S. If
the camera is turned off with a charged
battery and no memory card inserted,
S will be displayed in the control
panel.
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 warning will be displayed in the monitor if
you attempt to release the shutter). To unlock the memory card, slide
the switch to the “write” position.
Write-protect switch
16
GB
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❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards
Removing 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.
Removing 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).
16
GB
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Attach a Lens
Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the
lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this
manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–
140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR.
Be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures.
Remove the
camera body cap
Remove the rear lens cap
Mounting mark (camera)
Mounting mark (lens)
Align the mounting
marks
Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place
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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.
DCPU Lenses with Aperture Rings
In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0280), lock
aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number).
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Turn the Camera On
When you first turn the camera on, you will be prompted to
choose a language using the multi selector and J button.
A connection wizard will be displayed; to
pair the camera and smart device,
proceed to “Connecting Using
SnapBridge” (028).
To proceed without using SnapBridge to
pair the camera with the smart device,
press G and use the multi selector and
J button to set the camera clock. No
other operations can be performed until
the clock is set.
G button
27
qw
Select time zone Select date format
er
Select daylight saving time
option
Set time and date (note that
camera uses a 24-hour clock)
DRestarting Pairing at a Later Date
If you don’t finish pairing the first time you turn the camera on, you can
start pairing at any time by selecting Connect to smart device in the
camera setup menu (0272).
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Connecting Using SnapBridge
Use SnapBridge to control the camera remotely from your smart
device and download pictures from the camera.
Use SnapBridge to pair the camera with your smart device as
described below (note that the camera and smart device
displays may differ from those shown). To prevent unexpected
interruptions, check that the batteries in the camera and smart
device are fully charged.
AMore on SnapBridge
For more information, use the online help feature in the SnapBridge
app.
AStandby Timer/Auto Off
Until you are familiar with SnapBridge and your camera, we
recommend choosing a longer standby timer (0263).
Pairing
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Android
Android users can follow the steps below. If you are using an iOS
device, proceed to “iOS” (033).
1Camera: Press J when the connection
wizard is displayed.
When the camera prompts you to
launch SnapBridge, proceed to Step2.
2Smart device: Launch SnapBridge on
your smart device and tap the
camera name.
DCamera Name Not Displayed
The camera name may not be listed if
SnapBridge is started before the camera
displays the launch prompt. Confirm that
the launch prompt is displayed and then
quit and restart SnapBridge.
Connection wizard
Launch prompt
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3Camera/smart device: Check the authentication code.
•Camera: The authentication code is
displayed in the camera monitor.
•Smart device: Check that the
authentication code shown in
SnapBridge is the same as that
displayed by the camera.
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4Camera/smart device: Press J on the camera and tap PAIR in
SnapBridge (the PAIR button may be labelled differently
depending on what version of the operating system you
are using).
5Camera/smart device: Follow the on-
screen instructions.
•Camera: Press J to complete pairing
and proceed with camera setup.
•Smart device: Follow the on-screen
instructions to sign up for a Nikon ID.
The following step involves both the camera and the smart
device. Have them ready side-by-side before proceeding.
If you wait too long between pressing the button on the
camera and tapping the button in SnapBridge, pairing will
fail and an error will be displayed.
•Camera: Press J and return to Step 1.
•Smart device: Tap OK and return to Step 2.
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6Camera: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
setup process.
To record location data with photographs, select Yes when
prompted and enable the location data features both in the
SnapBridge app and on the smart device itself (for more
information, see the documentation provided with the smart
device).
You can also synchronize the camera clock to the time
reported by the smart device by selecting Yes when
prompted and enabling synchronization in the SnapBridge
app. Select No to set the clock manually (026). Setup is
complete when the camera returns to the shooting display.
DRestarting Pairing at a Later Date
If you don’t finish pairing the first time you
turn the camera on, you can start pairing at
any time by selecting Connect to smart
device in the camera setup menu. When
prompted, press J to display the
SnapBridge launch prompt shown in Step 1.
Proceed to Step 2 to complete the pairing
process.
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iOS
Users of iOS devices can follow the steps below. Refer to
“Android” (029) if you are using an Android device.
1Camera: Press J when the connection
wizard is displayed.
When the camera prompts you to
launch SnapBridge, proceed to Step2.
2iOS device: Launch SnapBridge on your
iOS device and tap the camera name.
DCamera Name Not Displayed
The camera name may not be listed if
SnapBridge is started before the camera
displays the launch prompt. Confirm that
the launch prompt is displayed and then
quit and restart SnapBridge.
Connection wizard
Launch prompt
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3iOS device: A confirmation dialog will
be displayed; read the pairing
instructions carefully and tap
Understood.
4iOS device: When prompted to select
an accessory, tap the camera name
again.
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5Camera/iOS device: Press J on the camera and tap Pair in
SnapBridge (the Pair button may be labelled differently
depending on what version of the operating system you
are using).
The following step involves both the camera and the smart
device. Have them ready side-by-side before proceeding.
If you wait too long between pressing the button on the
camera and tapping the button in SnapBridge, pairing will
fail and an error will be displayed.
•Camera: Press J and return to Step 1.
•Smart device: Quit the SnapBridge app completely by double-
clicking the Home button and swiping up to dismiss
SnapBridge, then request iOS to “forget” the camera and
return to Step 1. For information on requesting iOS to
“forget” devices, see “Forgetting Bluetooth Devices”
(037).
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6Camera/iOS device: Follow the on-screen
instructions.
•Camera: Press J to complete pairing
and proceed with camera setup.
•Smart device: Follow the on-screen
instructions to sign up for a Nikon ID.
7Camera: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
setup process.
To record location data with photographs, select Yes when
prompted and enable the location data features both in the
SnapBridge app and on the iOS device itself (for more
information, see the documentation provided with the iOS
device).
You can also synchronize the camera clock to the time
reported by the iOS device by selecting Yes when prompted
and enabling synchronization in the SnapBridge app. Select
No to set the clock manually (026). Setup is complete when
the camera returns to the shooting display.
DRestarting Pairing at a Later Date
If you don’t finish pairing the first time you
turn the camera on, you can start pairing at
any time by selecting Connect to smart
device in the camera setup menu. When
prompted, press J to display the
SnapBridge launch prompt shown in Step 1.
Proceed to Step 2 to complete the pairing
process.
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❚❚ Forgetting Bluetooth Devices
If pairing fails in Step 5, you may need to request iOS to “forget”
the camera as described below, as otherwise the camera name
may not be displayed or tapping the camera name will not start
pairing when you return to Step 2.
1Open iOS settings.
2Tap Bluetooth.
3Tap the icon to the right of the
camera name.
4Tap the “forget” option and repeat
the pairing process from the
beginning.
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ATrouble Downloading (Android/iOS)?
If download is slow or you experience other problems copying pictures
from the camera to your smart device, try ending and restarting
pairing.
1Smart device: Open the Connect tab, select Connection options, tap
End pairing, and tap Yes when prompted.
2Camera: Display the SnapBridge launch
prompt by selecting Connect to smart
device in the setup menu and following
the on-screen instructions.
3Smart device: Select Connection options in the Connect tab. Tap the
camera name in the Select camera list and follow the on-screen
instructions to re-establish pairing.
Launch prompt
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SnapBridge normally connects to the camera via Bluetooth, but
switches to Wi-Fi as required for remote photography or when
downloading high volumes of data. Before switching to Wi-Fi,
SnapBridge will prompt you to enable the Wi-Fi connection on
your iOS device. Follow the steps below.
1Tap Go when prompted. The camera
SSID and password will be displayed;
make a note of the SSID and
password before continuing.
2Tap <Settings to display iOS
settings.
3Tap Wi-Fi.
4Tap the SSID you noted in Step 1.
The Wi-Fi Prompt (iOS)
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5If prompted for a password, enter
the password you noted in Step 1
(you can also check the password at
any time by selecting Wi-Fi>
Network settings> Password in the
setup menu). Passwords are case-
sensitive. Once you have entered the
password, you will not be prompted to do so again unless
the password has changed in the interim.
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Tutorial
Most shooting, playback, and setup
options can be accessed from the camera
menus. To view the menus, press the G
button.
Camera Menus: An Overview
Tabs
Choose from the following menus:
•D: Playback (0250)
•C: Photo Shooting (0252)
•1: Movie Shooting (0257)
•A: Custom Settings (0260)
•B: Setup (0268)
•N: Retouch (0275)
•O/m: MY MENU or RECENT SETTINGS
(defaults to MY MENU; 0278)
Help icon (042)
G button
Slider shows position in current
menu.
Menu options
Options in current menu.
Current settings are shown by icons.
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Using Camera Menus
❚❚ Menu Controls
You can navigate the menus via the touch screen or using the
multi selector and J button.
AThe d (Help) Icon
If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, a
description of the currently selected option or menu can be displayed
by pressing the L (U) button. Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the
display. Press L (U) again to return to the menus.
L (U) button
2: Select highlighted item
or display sub-menu
1: Move cursor up
3: Move cursor down
J button: select
highlighted item
4: Cancel and return to
previous menu
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❚❚ Navigating the 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.
4Position the cursor in the
selected menu.
Press 2 to position the
cursor in the selected
menu.
G button
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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.
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❚❚ Using the Touch Screen
You can also navigate the menus using the following touch
screen operations.
Scroll Slide up or down to scroll.
Choose a
menu
Tap a menu icon to choose a
menu.
Select
options/
adjust
settings
Tap menu items to display
options and tap icons or sliders
to change. To exit without
changing settings, tap 6.
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❚❚ Battery Level
The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder.
The Battery Level and Number of
Exposures Remaining
Control panel Viewfinder
Control panel Viewfinder Description
L— Battery fully charged.
K—
Battery partially discharged.
J—
I—
HdLow battery. Charge battery or ready spare
battery.
H
(flashes)
d
(flashes)
Shutter release disabled. Charge or
exchange battery.
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❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining
The control panel and viewfinder show
the number of photographs that can be
taken at current settings (values over
1000 are rounded down to the nearest
hundred; e.g., values between 2100 and
2199 are shown as 2.1 k).
Number of exposures
remaining
Control panel
Viewfinder
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Basic Photography and Playback
This section describes how to take photographs
in i and j modes. i and j are automatic
“point-and-shoot” modes in which the majority
of settings are controlled by the camera in
response to shooting conditions; the only
difference between the two is that the flash will
not fire in j mode.
1Turn the camera on.
The information display
and control panel will light.
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (iand j
Modes)
Power switch
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2Pressing the mode dial
lock release on top of the
camera, rotate the mode
dial to i or j.
Photographs can be framed in the
viewfinder or in the monitor (live
view). To start live view, rotate the live
view selector to C and press the a
button.
Framing pictures in the
viewfinder
Framing pictures in the
monitor (live view)
Mode dial
Mode dial lock release
Live view selector
a button
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3Ready the camera.
Viewfinder photography: When framing photographs in the
viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle
the camera body or lens with your left. Bring your elbows in
against the sides of your chest.
Live view: When framing photographs in the monitor, hold the
handgrip in your right hand and cradle the lens with your left.
AFraming Photographs in Portrait (Tall) Orientation
When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the
camera as shown below.
Framing photographs
in the viewfinder
Framing photographs
in the monitor
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4Frame the photograph.
Viewfinder photography: Frame a
photograph in the viewfinder with the
main subject in the AF area brackets.
Live view: At default settings, the
camera automatically detects faces
and selects the focus point. If no face
is detected, use the multi selector to
position the focus point over the main
subject.
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).
AF area brackets
Focus point
Zoom in Zoom out
Zoom ring
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5Press the shutter-release button halfway.
Viewfinder photography: Press the
shutter-release button halfway to
focus (the AF-assist illuminator may
light if the subject is poorly lit). When
the focus operation is complete, the
active focus point and in-focus
indicator (I) will appear in the
viewfinder.
Live view: The focus point flashes green
while the camera focuses. If the
camera is able to focus, the focus
point will be displayed in green;
otherwise, the focus point will flash
red.
In-focus
indicator Description
ISubject in focus.
FFocus point is between camera and subject.
HFocus point is behind subject.
FH Camera unable to focus using autofocus (0114).
(flashes)
Focus point
Focus indicator
Focus point
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6Shoot.
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.
To end live view, press the a button.
Memory card access
lamp
a button
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AThe Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography)
The viewfinder and some control panel displays will turn
off if no operations are performed for about six seconds,
reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter-release
button halfway to reactivate the display. The length of
time before the standby timer expires automatically can
be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0263).
Exposure meters on Exposure meters off
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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. 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.
Viewfinder Live view
To save power when the flash is not in use,
press it gently downward until the latch
clicks into place.
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Tips for Live View
❚❚ Viewing and Hiding Indicators
Pressing the R button cycles through the following displays.
Virtual horizon Information on
Framing guides Information off
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❚❚ Live View Zoom Preview
Press the X(T) button to magnify the view in the monitor up
to a maximum of about 17 ×. A navigation window will appear in
a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display. Use the
multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the
monitor, or press W(Z) to zoom out.
X (T) button Navigation window
DThe Count Down Display
A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends
automatically (the timer turns red if live view is about to end to protect
the internal circuits or, if an option other than No limit is selected for
Custom Setting c4—Monitor off delay > Live view; 0263—5 s
before the monitor is due to turn off automatically). Depending on
shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately when live
view is selected.
AThe Monitor off Delay (Live View)
The monitor will turn off if no operations are performed for about ten
minutes. The length of time before the monitor turns off automatically
can be selected using Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay, 0263) >
Live view.
AExposure
Depending on the scene, exposure may differ from that which would
be obtained when live view is not used.
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DShooting in Live View
To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with
photographs and exposure, the rubber eyecup can be removed and
the viewfinder covered with the supplied eyepiece cap before
shooting (090).
Although they will not appear in the final picture, jagged edges, color
fringing, moiré, and bright spots may appear in the monitor, while
bright regions or bands may appear in some areas with flashing signs
and other intermittent light sources or if the subject is briefly
illuminated by a strobe or other bright, momentary light source. In
addition, distortion may occur with moving subjects, particularly if the
camera is panned horizontally or an object moves horizontally at high
speed through the frame. Flicker and banding visible in the monitor
under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps can be reduced
using Flicker reduction option in the movie shooting menu (0259),
although they may still be visible in the final photograph at some
shutter speeds. When shooting in live view, 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.
Using live view for extended periods may
cause the grip and areas of the camera
around the monitor to become hot. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
This area becomes
particularly hot.
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1Press the K button.
A photograph will be displayed in the
monitor.
2View additional pictures.
Additional pictures can be displayed
by pressing 4 or 2 or flicking a finger
left or right over the display. To view
additional information on the current
photograph, press 1 and 3 (0231).
To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the
shutter-release button halfway.
Basic Playback
AImage Review
When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0250),
photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after
shooting.
K button
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Deleting Unwanted Photographs
To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor,
press the O (Q) button. Note that photographs can not be
recovered once deleted.
1Display the photograph.
Display the photograph you wish to
delete as described in “Basic
Playback” (059).
2Delete the photograph.
Press the O (Q) button. A
confirmation dialog will be displayed;
press the O (Q) button again to
delete the image and return to
playback. To exit without deleting the
picture, press K.
ADelete
To delete selected images (0248), all images taken on a selected date
(0249), or all images in a chosen location on the memory card
(0248), use the Delete option in the playback menu.
K button
O (Q) button
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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 in “‘Point-
and-Shoot’ Photography (i and j Modes)” (048).
The following scenes can be selected by rotating the mode dial
to SCENE and rotating the main command dial until the desired
scene appears in the monitor.
Note that the scene can not be changed during movie recording.
Choosing a Scene Mode
Mode dial Main command
dial
Monitor
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❚❚ Scenes
Option Description
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.1, 2
pChild
Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and
background details are vividly rendered, while skin
tones remain soft and natural.
mSports
Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic
sports shots in which the main subject stands out
clearly. 1, 2
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).
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.1, 2
sParty/Indoor Capture the effects of indoor background lighting.
Use for parties and other indoor scenes.
tBeach/Snow Capture the brightness of sunlight expanses of
water, snow, or sand.1, 2
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1 The built-in flash turns off.
2 The AF-assist illuminator turns off.
uSunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and
sunrises. 1, 2
vDusk/Dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light
before dawn or after sunset. 1, 2
wPet Portrait Use for portraits of active pets. 2
xCandlelight For photographs taken by candlelight.1
yBlossom Use for fields of flowers, orchards in bloom, and
other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms. 1
zAutumn Colors Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn
leaves. 1
0Food
Use for vivid photographs of food. For flash
photography, press the M(Y) button to raise the
flash (0161).
APreventing Blur
Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter
speeds.
Option Description
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Special Effects
Special effects can be used when taking photographs and
shooting movies.
The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial
to EFFECTS and rotating the main command dial until the desired
option appears in the monitor.
Note that the effect can not be changed during movie recording.
❚❚ Special Effects
Choosing Special Effects
Mode dial Main command
dial
Monitor
Option Description
%Night Vision
Use under conditions of darkness to record
monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities (manual
focus is available if the camera is unable to focus).1
fSuper Vivid Overall saturation and contrast are increased for a
more vibrant image.
dPop Overall saturation is increased for a more lively image.
ePhoto
Illustration
Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster
effect that can be adjusted in live view (066). 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 (067).
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1 The built-in flash turns off.
2 The AF-assist illuminator turns off.
iMiniature
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 silent movie that plays back in about
three minutes. The effect can be adjusted in live view
(068). 1, 2
uSelective
Color
All colors other than the selected colors are recorded in
black and white. The effect can be adjusted in live view
(070). 1
1Silhouette Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds. 1
2High Key Use when shooting bright scenes to create bright
images that seem filled with light. 1
3Low Key Use when shooting dark scenes to create dark, low-key
images with prominent highlights. 1
APreventing Blur
Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter
speeds.
ANEF (RAW)
NEF (RAW) recording is not available in %, f, d, e, ', (, and u
modes. Pictures taken when an NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG option
is selected in these modes will be recorded as JPEG images. JPEG
images created at settings of NEF (RAW) + JPEG will be recorded at the
selected JPEG quality, while images recorded at a setting of NEF (RAW)
will be recorded as fine-quality images.
Ae and i Modes
Autofocus is not available during movie recording. The live view
refresh rate will drop, together with the frame rate for continuous
release mode; using autofocus during live view will disrupt the
preview.
Option Description
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Options Available in Live View
Settings for the selected effect are adjusted in the live view
display.
❚❚ e Photo Illustration
1Select live view.
Press the a button. The view through
the lens will be displayed in the
monitor.
2Adjust outline thickness.
Press J to display options. Press 4 or
2 to make outlines thicker or thinner.
3Press J.
Press J to exit when settings are complete.
a button
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❚❚ ' Toy Camera Effect
1Select live view.
Press the a button. The view through
the lens will be displayed in the
monitor.
2Adjust options.
Press J to display options. 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.
a button
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❚❚ i Miniature Effect
1Select live view.
Press the a button. The view through
the lens will be displayed in the
monitor.
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 check focus.
To temporarily clear miniature effect
options from the display and enlarge
the view in the monitor for precise focus, press X(T).
Press W (Z) to restore the miniature effect display.
3Display options.
Press J to display miniature effect
options.
a button
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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.
5Press J.
Press J to exit when settings are complete.
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❚❚ u Selective Color
1Select live view.
Press the a button. The view through
the lens will be displayed in the
monitor.
2Display options.
Press J to display selective color
options.
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
(T). Press W (Z) to zoom out.
a button
Selected color
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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 main command
dial to highlight another of
the three color boxes at the
top of the display and
repeat Steps 3 and 4 to
select another color. Repeat for a third color if desired. To
deselect the highlighted color, press O (Q). To remove all
colors, press and hold O (Q). A confirmation dialog will be
displayed; select Ye s .
6Press J.
Press J to exit when settings are complete. During shooting,
only objects of the selected hues will be recorded in color; all
others will be recorded in black-and-white.
Color range
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P, S, A, and M Modes
P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of
control over shutter speed and aperture.
Choosing a Mode
Mode Description
P
Programmed auto (073): Camera sets shutter speed and
aperture for optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots
and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust
camera settings.
SShutter-priority auto (074): User chooses shutter speed; camera
selects aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion.
A
Aperture-priority auto (075): User chooses aperture; camera
selects shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background
or bring both foreground and background into focus.
M
Manual (076): User controls both shutter speed and aperture.
Set shutter speed to Bulb (A) or Time (%) for long time-
exposures.
ALens Types
When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring (0280), lock
the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Type G
and E lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring.
Non-CPU lenses can only be used in mode M (manual), when aperture
can only be adjusted using the lens aperture ring. Selecting any other
mode disables the shutter release. For more information, see
“Compatible Lenses” (0279).
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P: Programmed Auto
In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed
and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal
exposure in most situations.
AFlexible Program
In mode P, different combinations of
shutter speed and aperture can be selected
by rotating the main command dial while
the exposure meters are on (“flexible
program”). Rotate the dial to the right for
large apertures (low f-numbers) that blur
background details or fast shutter speeds
that “freeze” motion. Rotate the dial to the
left for small apertures (high f-numbers)
that increase depth of field or slow shutter
speeds that blur motion. All combinations
produce the same exposure. While flexible
program is in effect, a flexible program
indicator (O or E) is displayed. To restore
default shutter speed and aperture
settings, rotate the main command dial
until the indicator is no longer displayed,
choose another mode, or turn the camera
off.
ASee Also
For information on activating the exposure meters, see “The Standby
Timer (Viewfinder Photography)” (054).
Main command dial
Viewfinder
Monitor
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S: Shutter-Priority Auto
In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the
camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the
optimal exposure.
To choose a shutter speed, rotate the
main command dial while the exposure
meters are on. Shutter speed can be set
to “v” or to values between 30 s and
1
/
8000 s.
Control panel Monitor
ASee Also
For information on what to do if a flashing “A” (“Bulb”) or “%”
(“Time”) indicator appears in the shutter-speed displays, see “Error
Messages” (0309).
Main command dial
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A: Aperture-Priority Auto
In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the
camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce
the optimal exposure.
To choose an aperture between the
minimum and maximum values for the
lens, rotate the sub-command dial while
the exposure meters are on.
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ABeeps During Live View
A beep may sound if you adjust aperture, use the live view selector, or
rotate the mode dial during live view. This does not indicate an error or
malfunction.
Sub-command dial
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M: Manual
In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and
aperture. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main
command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command
dial to set aperture. Shutter speed can be set to “v” or to
values between 30 s and 1
/
8000 s, or the shutter can be held open
indefinitely for a long time-exposure (A or %, 079).
Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and
maximum values for the lens. Use the exposure indicators to
check exposure.
Aperture:
Shutter speed:
Sub-command
dial
Main command
dial
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AAF Micro NIKKOR Lenses
Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio
need only be taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used to
set aperture.
AThe Exposure Indicators
If a shutter speed other than “bulb” or “time” is selected, the exposure
indicators show whether the photograph would be under- or over-
exposed at current settings. Depending on the option chosen for
Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl, 0262), the amount
of under- or over-exposure is shown in increments of 1
/
3EV or 1
/
2EV. If
the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays
will flash.
Custom Setting b2 set to 1
/
3 step
Optimal exposure Underexposed by
1
/
3EV
Overexposed by
2EV
Control panel
Viewfinder
(viewfinder
photography)
Monitor
(live view)
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ABeeps During Live View
A beep may sound if you adjust aperture, use the live view selector, or
rotate the mode dial during live view. This does not indicate an error or
malfunction.
AExposure Preview
In modes P, S, A, and M, you can use live view
to preview how changes to shutter speed,
aperture, and ISO sensitivity will affect
exposure: simply press the i button and
select On for Exposure preview (note that
although exposure compensation can be set
to values between –5 and +5 EV, only values
between –3 and +3 can be previewed in the monitor). Exposure
preview is unavailable at shutter speeds of A (bulb) and % (time),
while the preview may not accurately reflect the final result during
bracketing, at a shutter speed of v, when exposure preview is
used with Active D-Lighting (0153) or HDR (high dynamic range;
0155), when A (auto) is selected for the Picture Control Contrast
parameter (0151), or when the built-in flash is used or an optional
flash unit is attached. If the subject is very bright or very dark, exposure
may not be accurately reflected in the display and the exposure
indicator will flash.
ASee Also
For information on reversing the exposure indicators so that negative
values are displayed on the right and positive values on the left, see
A> Custom Setting f5 (Reverse indicators, 0267).
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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 held
down. To prevent blur, use a tripod or
an optional wireless remote controller
(0287) or remote cord (0287).
•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 until the button is pressed a second time.
Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on
a stable, level surface. To prevent light entering via the
viewfinder from appearing in the photograph or interfering with
exposure, remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder
with the supplied eyepiece cap (090). Nikon recommends
using a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter and
power connector to prevent loss of power while the shutter is
open. Note that noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright
pixels, or fog) may be present in long exposures. Bright spots
and fog can be reduced by choosing On for Long exposure NR
in the photo shooting menu (0255).
Shutter speed: A
(35-second exposure)
Aperture: f/25
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❚❚ Bulb
1Rotate the mode dial to M.
2Choose the shutter speed.
While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command
dial to choose a shutter speed of “Bulb” (A).
3Take the photograph.
After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the
camera or on the optional wireless remote controller or
remote cord all the way down. Remove your finger from the
shutter-release button when the exposure is complete.
Main command
dial
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Mode dial
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❚❚ Time
1Rotate the mode dial to M.
2Choose the shutter speed.
While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main 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.
Main command
dial
Control panel Monitor
Mode dial
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AML-L3 Remote Controls
If you will be using an ML-L3 remote control, select a remote control
mode (Delayed remote, Quick-response remote, or Remote mirror-
up) using the Remote control mode (ML-L3) option in the photo
shooting menu (0175). 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. The exposure starts when the shutter-
release button on the remote control is pressed and ends after 30
minutes or when the button is pressed again.
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User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes
Assign frequently-used settings to the U1 and U2 positions on the
mode dial.
Saving User Settings
1Select a mode.
Rotate the mode dial to the
desired mode.
2Adjust settings.
Make the desired adjustments to flexible program (mode P),
shutter speed (modes S and M), aperture (modes A and M),
exposure and flash compensation, flash mode, focus point,
metering, autofocus and AF-area modes, bracketing, and
settings in the photo shooting, movie shooting, and Custom
Settings menus.
AUser Settings
The following can not be saved to U1 or U2.
Photo shooting menu:
•Storage folder
•Choose image area
•Manage Picture Control
•Remote control mode (ML-L3)
•Multiple exposure
•Interval timer shooting
Movie shooting menu:
•Choose image area
•Manage Picture Control
•Time-lapse movie
Custom Settings menu:
•a10 (Manual focus ring in AF
mode)
•d9 (Optical VR)
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3Select Save user settings.
Press the G button to display the
menus. Highlight Save user settings
in the setup menu and press 2.
4Select Save to U1 or Save to U2.
Highlight Save to U1 or Save to U2 and press 2.
5Save user settings.
Highlight Save settings and press J to assign the settings
selected in Steps 1 and 2 to the mode dial position selected in
Step 4.
Recalling User Settings
Simply rotate the mode dial to
U1 to recall the settings
assigned to Save to U1, or to
U2 to recall the settings
assigned to Save to U2.
G button
Mode dial
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Resetting User Settings
To reset settings for U1 or U2 to default values:
1Select Reset user settings.
Press the G button to display the
menus. Highlight Reset user settings
in the setup menu and press 2.
2Select Reset U1 or Reset U2.
Highlight Reset U1 or Reset U2 and press 2.
3Reset user settings.
Highlight Reset and press J.
G button
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Release Mode
To choose a release mode, press the
release mode dial lock release and turn
the release mode dial so that the pointer
aligns with the desired setting.
Choosing a Release Mode
Mode Description
SSingle frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-
release button is pressed.
CL
Continuous low speed: While shutter-release button is held down,
camera records 1–7 frames per second. * Frame rate can be
chosen using Custom Setting d1 (CL mode shooting speed,
0263).
CH
Continuous high speed: While shutter-release button is held down,
camera records up to 8 frames per second. * Use for active
subjects.
Q
Quiet shutter-release: As for single frame, except that mirror does
not click back into place while shutter-release button is fully
pressed, allowing user to control timing of click made by mirror,
which is also quieter than in single frame mode. In addition,
beep does not sound regardless of setting selected for Beep
options in the setup menu (0271).
QC
QC (quiet continuous) shutter-release: While shutter-release button is
held down, camera records up to 3 frames per second. * Camera
noise is reduced.
ESelf-timer: Take pictures with the self-timer (089).
MUP
Mirror up: Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in
telephoto or close-up photography or in other situations in
which the slightest camera movement can result in blurred
photographs (091).
Pointer
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* Average frame rate with an EN-EL15a battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority
auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1
/
250 s or faster, remaining settings (or in the case of CL,
remaining settings other than Custom Setting d1) at default values, and memory remaining in
memory buffer. The stated rates may not be available under some conditions. Frame rates may
drop at high ISO sensitivities (Hi 0.3–Hi 5) or at extremely small apertures (high f-numbers) or
slow shutter speeds, when vibration reduction (available with VR lenses) or auto ISO sensitivity
control (0120) is on, when certain lenses are used, or if the battery is low or flicker is detected
when flicker reduction is enabled in the photo shooting menu (0255). Only one picture will
be taken if the flash fires.
AThe 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. The frame rate will drop when the buffer is full (tAA).
The approximate number of images that can be stored in the buffer at
current settings is shown in the exposure-count displays while the
shutter-release button is pressed.
While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the
memory card access lamp will light. Depending on shooting
conditions and memory card performance, recording may take from a
few seconds to a few minutes. Do not remove the memory card or
remove or disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone
out. If the camera is switched off while data remain in the buffer, the
power will not turn off until all images in the buffer have been
recorded. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer,
the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the
memory card.
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ALive View
If a continuous release mode is used during live view, photographs will
be displayed in place of the view through the lens while the shutter-
release button is pressed.
ASee Also
For information on:
•Choosing the maximum number of photographs that can be taken in
a single burst, see A > Custom Setting d2 (Max. continuous release,
0263).
•The number of pictures that can be taken in a single burst, see
“Memory Card Capacity” (0347).
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The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-
portraits.
1Select self-timer mode.
Press the release mode dial
lock release and turn the
release mode dial to E.
2Frame the photograph and focus.
The self-timer can not be used if the camera is
unable to focus using single-servo AF or in other
situations in which the shutter can not be
released.
3Start the timer.
Press the shutter-release
button all the way down to
start the timer. The self-
timer lamp will start to
flash. Two seconds before the photograph is taken, the self-
timer lamp will stop flashing. The shutter will be released
about ten seconds after the timer starts.
To turn the self-timer off before a photograph is taken, turn the
release mode dial to another setting.
Self-Timer Mode (E)
Release mode dial
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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 from appearing in
photographs or interfering with exposure. Hold the camera firmly
when removing the rubber eyecup.
Rubber eyecup Eyepiece cap
DUsing 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 flash-ready indicator (M) to be displayed (0161).
Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised after the self-timer has
started. Note that only one photograph will be taken when the flash
fires, regardless of the number of exposures selected for Custom
Setting c3 (Self-timer; 0263).
ASee Also
For information on:
•Choosing the duration of the self-timer, the number of shots taken,
and the interval between shots, see A > Custom Setting c3 (Self-
timer; 0263).
•The beeps that sound when the self-timer is used, see B > Beep
options (0271).
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Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera
movement when the mirror is raised. To use mirror-up mode,
press the release mode dial lock release and rotate the release
mode dial to MUP (mirror up).
After pressing the shutter-release
button halfway to set focus and
exposure, press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way down to raise
the mirror. 4 will be displayed in the
control panel; press the shutter-release button all the way down
again to take the picture (in live view, there is no need to raise
the mirror; the picture is taken the first time the shutter-release
button is pressed all the way down). A beep will sound, unless
Off is selected for Beep options > Beep on/off in the setup
menu (0271). The mirror lowers when shooting ends.
Mirror up Mode (MUP)
Release mode dial lock release
Release mode dial
DMirror Up
While the mirror is raised, photos can not be framed in the viewfinder
and autofocus and metering will not be performed.
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AMirror up Mode
A picture will be taken automatically if no operations are performed for
about 30 s with the mirror raised.
APreventing Blur
To prevent blurring caused by camera movement, press the shutter-
release button smoothly, or use an optional remote control, wireless
remote controller, or remote cord (0287). For information on using
the optional ML-L3 remote control for mirror-up photography, see
“Remote Control Photography” (0175). Use of a tripod is
recommended.
ASee Also
For information on using the electronic front-curtain shutter to further
reduce blur, see A > Custom Setting d4 (Electronic front-curtain
shutter, 0264).
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Image Recording Options
Choose an image area from DX (24×16) and 1.3× (18×12).
Image Area
Option Description
aDX (24×16) Pictures are recorded using a 23.5 × 15.7 mm image
area (DX format).
Z1.3× (18×12)
Pictures are recorded using a 18.0 × 12.0 mm image
area, producing a telephoto effect without the need
to change lenses.
Viewfinder display
Photo with DX image area
(24×16)
Photo with image area of
1.3× (18×12)
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AImage Area
The selected option is shown in the display.
Information display Shooting display
AThe Viewfinder Display
A s icon is displayed in the viewfinder when
the 1.3× DX crop is selected.
ASee Also
For information on:
•The crops available for movie recording, see “The Movie Crop”
(0190).
•The number of pictures that can be stored at different image area
settings, see “Memory Card Capacity” (0347).
1.3× DX crop
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The image area can be selected using the Choose image area
option in the photo shooting menu or by pressing a control and
rotating a command dial.
❚❚ The Choose Image Area Menu
1Select Choose image area.
Highlight Choose image area in the
photo shooting menu and press 2.
2Adjust settings.
Choose an option and press J. The
selected crop is displayed in the
viewfinder (094).
AImage Size
Image size varies with the option selected for image area (099).
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❚❚ Camera Controls
1Assign image area selection to a camera control.
Use Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0266)
to assign Choose image area to a control.
2Use the selected control to choose an image area.
The image area can be selected by pressing the selected
control and rotating the main or sub-command dial until the
desired crop is displayed in the viewfinder (094).
The option currently selected for
image area can be viewed by
pressing the control to display the
image area in the control panel or
information display. DX format is displayed as “24 - 16” and
1.3× as “18 - 12”.
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The D7500 supports the following image quality options:
Image Quality
Option File type Description
NEF (RAW) NEF
RAW data from the image sensor are saved
without additional processing. Settings such
as white balance and contrast can be
adjusted after shooting.
NEF (RAW)+
JPEG fine★/
NEF (RAW)+
JPEG fine
NEF/
JPEG
Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW)
image and one fine-quality JPEG image.
NEF (RAW)+
JPEG normal★/
NEF (RAW)+
JPEG normal
Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW)
image and one normal-quality JPEG image.
NEF (RAW)+
JPEG basic★/
NEF (RAW)+
JPEG basic
Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW)
image and one basic-quality JPEG image.
JPEG fine★/
JPEG fine
JPEG
Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of
roughly 1:4 (fine quality).
JPEG normal★/
JPEG normal
Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of
roughly 1:8 (normal quality).
JPEG basic★/
JPEG basic
Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of
roughly 1:16 (basic quality).
ASee Also
For information on the number of pictures that can be stored at
different image quality and size settings, see “Memory Card Capacity”
(0347).
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Image quality can be set by pressing the X (T) button and
rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is
displayed in the information display.
X (T) button Main command
dial
AJPEG Compression
Image quality options with a star (“★”) use compression intended to
ensure maximum quality; the size of the files varies with the scene.
Options without a star use a type of compression designed to produce
smaller files; files tend to be roughly the same size regardless of the
scene recorded.
ANEF (RAW) Images
Selecting an NEF (RAW) option fixes image size at Large. JPEG copies
of NEF (RAW) images can be created using Capture NX-D or other
software or the NEF (RAW) processing option in the retouch menu
(0275).
ANEF+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.
AThe Photo Shooting Menu
Image quality can also be adjusted using the Image quality option in
the photo shooting menu (0253).
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Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from #Large,
$Medium, or %Small (note that image size varies depending
on the option selected for Choose image area, 093):
Image size can be set by pressing the X (T) button and
rotating the sub-command dial until the desired setting is
displayed in the information display.
Image Size
Image area Option Size (pixels)
DX (24×16)
Large 5568 × 3712
Medium 4176 × 2784
Small 2784 × 1856
1.3× (18×12)
Large 4272 × 2848
Medium 3200 × 2136
Small 2128 × 1424
X (T) button Sub-command
dial
AThe Photo Shooting Menu
Image size can also be adjusted using the Image size option in the
photo shooting menu (0253).
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Focus
Focus can be adjusted automatically (0100) or manually
(0115). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or
manual focus (0107) or use focus lock to focus and recompose
photographs after focusing (0111).
To use autofocus, rotate the
focus-mode selector to AF.
Autofocus Mode
The following autofocus modes can be selected during
viewfinder photography:
Autofocus
Mode Description
AF-A
Auto-servo AF: Camera automatically selects single-servo
autofocus if subject is stationary, continuous-servo autofocus if
subject is moving.
AF-S
Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-
release button is pressed halfway. At default settings, shutter
can only be released when in-focus indicator (I) is displayed
(focus priority; 0260).
AF-C
Continuous-servo AF: For moving subjects. Camera focuses
continuously while shutter-release button is pressed halfway; if
subject moves, camera will engage predictive focus tracking
(0102) to predict final distance to subject and adjust focus as
necessary. At default settings, shutter can be released whether
or not subject is in focus (release priority; 0260).
Focus-mode selector
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The following autofocus modes can be selected during live view:
Autofocus mode can be
selected by pressing the AF-
mode button and rotating the
main command dial until the
desired setting is displayed.
Mode Description
AF-S
Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-
release button is pressed halfway. You can also focus by
touching your subject in the monitor, in which case focus locks
until you lift your finger from the display to take the photograph.
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. You can also
focus by touching your subject in the monitor, in which case
focus locks until you lift your finger from the display to take the
photograph.
Control panel
Viewfinder Monitor
AF-mode button Main command
dial
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APredictive Focus Tracking (Viewfinder Photography)
In AF-C mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A
mode, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject
moves toward or away from the camera while the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway. This allows the camera to track focus while
attempting to predict where the subject will be when the shutter is
released.
ASee Also
For information on:
•Using focus priority in continuous-servo AF, see A > Custom Setting
a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0260).
•Using release priority in single-servo AF, see A > Custom Setting a2
(AF-S priority selection, 0260).
•Using the sub-command dial to choose the focus mode, see A >
Custom Setting f3 (Customize command dials) > Change main/sub
(0266).
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AF-Area Mode
AF-area mode controls how the camera selects the focus-point
for autofocus. The following options are available during
viewfinder photography:
•Single-point AF: Select the focus point; the camera will focus on
the subject in the selected focus point only. Use with stationary
subjects.
•Dynamic-area AF: Select the focus point. In AF-A and AF-C focus
modes, the camera will focus based on information from
surrounding focus points if the subject briefly leaves the
selected point. The number of focus points varies with the
mode selected:
-9-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when there is time to compose
the photograph or when photographing subjects that are
moving predictably (e.g., runners or race cars on a track).
-21-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when photographing subjects
that are moving unpredictably (e.g., players at a football
game).
-51-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when photographing subjects
that are moving quickly and can not be easily framed in the
viewfinder (e.g., birds).
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•3D-tracking: Select the focus point. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes,
the camera will track subjects that leave the selected focus
point and select new focus points as required. Use to quickly
compose pictures with subjects that are moving erratically
from side to side (e.g., tennis players). If the subject leaves
viewfinder, remove your finger from the shutter-release button
and recompose the photograph with the subject in the
selected focus point.
•Group-area AF: The camera focuses using a group of focus points
selected by the user, reducing the risk of the camera focusing
on the background instead of on the main subject. Choose for
subjects that are difficult to photograph using a single focus
point. If faces are detected in single-servo AF (AF-S or single-
servo AF selected in AF-A), the camera will give priority to
portrait subjects.
•Auto-area AF: The camera automatically
detects the subject and selects the
focus point (in the case of portrait
subjects, the camera is able to
distinguish the subject from the
background for improved subject
detection). The active focus points are
highlighted briefly after the camera focuses; in AF-C mode or
when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the
main focus point remains highlighted after the other focus
points have turned off.
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A3D-tracking
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the
area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera.
Consequently 3D-tracking may not produce the desired results with
subjects that are similar in color to the background or that occupy a
very small area of the frame.
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The following AF-area modes can be selected during live view:
•!Face-priority AF: Use for portraits. The
camera automatically detects and
focuses on portrait subjects; the
selected subject is indicated by a
double yellow border (if multiple faces
are detected, the camera will focus on
the closest subject; to choose a
different subject, use the multi selector). If the camera can no
longer detect the subject (because, for example, the subject
has turned to face away from the camera), the border will no
longer be displayed. If you touch the monitor, the camera will
focus on the face closest to your finger and take a photograph
when you lift your finger from the screen.
•$Wide-area AF: Use for hand-held shots
of landscapes and other non-portrait
subjects.
•%Normal-area AF: Use for pin-point focus
on a selected spot in the frame. A tripod
is recommended.
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•&Subject-tracking AF: Use the multi
selector to position the focus point over
your subject and press J to start
tracking. The focus point will track the
selected subject as it moves through
the frame. To end tracking, press J
again. Alternatively, you can start
tracking by touching your subject in the monitor; to end
tracking and take a photograph, lift your finger from the
screen. If tracking is already in progress, touching the monitor
anywhere will cause the camera to focus on the current
subject, and a photo will be taken when you lift your finger
from the screen. Note that the camera may be unable to track
subjects if they move quickly, leave the frame or are obscured
by other objects, change visibly in size, color, or brightness, or
are too small, too large, too bright, too dark, or similar in color
or brightness to the background.
AManual Focus-Point Selection
The multi selector can be used
to select the focus point.
Rotating the focus selector lock
to L disables manual focus-point
selection.
Focus selector lock
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AF-area mode can be selected
by pressing the AF-mode
button and rotating the sub-
command dial until the desired
setting is displayed.
Control panel Viewfinder Monitor
AF-mode button Sub-command
dial
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AAF-Area Mode (Viewfinder Photography)
AF-area mode is shown in the control panel and viewfinder.
AF-area mode Control panel Viewfinder Viewfinder focus-point
display
Single-point AF
9-point dynamic-
area AF *
21-point dynamic-
area AF *
51-point dynamic-
area AF *
3D-tracking
Group-area AF
Auto-area AF
* Only active focus point is displayed in the viewfinder. Remaining focus points provide
information to assist focus operation.
AAF-S/AF-I Teleconverters (Viewfinder Photography)
If 3D-tracking or auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode when an
AF-S/AF-I teleconverter is used, single-point AF will automatically be
selected at combined apertures slower than f/5.6.
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DUsing Autofocus in Live View
Use an AF-S or AF-P lens. The desired results may not be achieved with
other lenses or teleconverters. Note that in live view, autofocus is
slower and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera
focuses. The focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when
the camera is unable to focus. The camera may be unable to focus in
the following situations:
•The subject contains lines parallel to the long edge of the frame
•The subject lacks contrast
•The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting
brightness, or includes spot lighting or a neon sign or other light
source that changes in brightness
•Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent, mercury-vapor,
sodium-vapor, or similar lighting
•A cross (star) filter or other special filter is used
•The subject appears smaller than the focus point
•The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns (e.g., blinds
or a row of windows in a skyscraper)
•The subject is moving
AFocus-Point Selection
Except in subject-tracking AF, pressing J during focus-point selection
selects the center focus point. In subject-tracking AF, pressing J starts
subject tracking instead. Manual focus-point selection is not available
in auto-area AF.
ASee Also
Viewfinder photography—For information on:
•Choosing the number of focus points that can be selected using the
multi selector, see A > Custom Setting a4 (Number of focus points,
0260).
•Choosing separate focus points for vertical and horizontal
orientations, see A > Custom Setting a5 (Store points by
orientation, 0261).
•Setting focus-point selection to “wrap around,” see A > Custom
Setting a7 (Focus point wrap-around, 0261).
Viewfinder photography/live view: For information on using the main
command dial to choose the AF-area mode, see A > Custom Setting f3
(Customize command dials) > Change main/sub (0266).
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Focus Lock
Focus lock can be used to change the composition after
focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be
in a focus point in the final composition. If the camera is unable
to focus using autofocus (0114), focus lock can also be used to
recompose the photograph after focusing on another object at
the same distance as your original subject. Focus lock is most
effective when an option other than auto-area AF is selected for
AF-area mode (0103).
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 (viewfinder photography) or that
the focus point has turned green (live view).
Viewfinder photography Live view
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2Lock focus.
AF-A and AF-C focus modes (viewfinder
photography): With the shutter-release
button pressed halfway (q), press the
AAE-L/AF-L button (w) to lock both
focus and exposure (an AE-L icon will
be displayed in the viewfinder). Focus
will remain locked while the AAE-L/
AF-L button is pressed, even if you later
remove your finger from the shutter-
release button.
AF-S (viewfinder photography) and live view: Focus locks
automatically and remain locked until you remove your
finger from the shutter-release button. Focus can also be
locked by pressing the AAE-L/AF-L button (see above).
Shutter-release button
AAE-L/AF-L button
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3Recompose the photograph and shoot.
Focus will remain locked between shots if you
keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway
(AF-S and live view) or keep the AAE-L/AF-L button
pressed, allowing several photographs in succession to be
taken at the same focus setting.
Do not change the distance between the camera and the
subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus
again at the new distance.
Viewfinder photography Live view
ASee Also
For information on using the shutter-release button to lock exposure,
see A > Custom Setting c1 (Shutter-release button AE-L, 0262).
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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
(0115) or use focus lock (0111) to focus on another subject at the
same distance and then recompose the photograph.
There is little or no contrast between the subject and
the background.
Example: Subject is the same color as the
background.
The focus point contains objects at different
distances from the camera.
Example: Subject is inside a cage.
The subject is dominated by regular geometric
patterns.
Example: Blinds or a row of windows in a
skyscraper.
The focus point contains areas of sharply
contrasting brightness.
Example: Subject is half in the shade.
Background objects appear larger than the subject.
Example: A building is in the frame behind the
subject.
The subject contains many fine details.
Example: A field of flowers or other subjects that
are small or lack variation in brightness.
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Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support
autofocus (non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does
not produce the desired results (0114).
•AF lenses: Set the lens focus
mode switch (if present) and
camera focus-mode selector
to M.
•Manual focus lenses: Focus manually.
To focus manually, adjust the lens focus
ring until the subject is in focus.
Photographs can be taken at any time,
even when the image is not in focus.
Manual Focus
DAF Lenses
Do not use AF lenses with the lens focus mode switch set to M and
the camera focus-mode selector set to AF. Failure to observe this
precaution could damage the camera or lens. This does not apply to
AF-S lenses, which can be used in M mode without setting the
camera focus-mode selector to M.
Focus-mode selector
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❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder (Viewfinder Photography)
The viewfinder focus indicator can be
used to confirm whether the subject in
the selected focus point is in focus (the
focus point can be selected from any of
the 51 focus points). After positioning the
subject in the selected focus point, press
the shutter-release button halfway and
rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is
displayed. Note that with the subjects listed in “Getting Good
Results with Autofocus” (0114), the in-focus indicator may
sometimes be displayed when the subject is not in focus;
confirm focus in the viewfinder before shooting. For information
on using the electronic rangefinder with optional AF-S/AF-I
teleconverters, see “AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters” (0281).
AAF-P Lenses
When an AF-P lens (0279) is used in manual focus mode, the in-focus
indicator will flash in the viewfinder (or in live view, the focus point will
flash in the monitor) to warn that continuing to rotate the focus ring in
the current direction will not bring the subject into focus.
AFocal Plane Position
To determine the distance between
your subject and the camera, measure
from the focal plane mark (E) on the
camera body. The distance between the
lens mounting flange and the focal
plane is 46.5 mm (1.83 in.).
Focal plane mark
46.5 mm
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ALive View
Press the X (T) button to zoom in for
precise focus in live view (057).
X (T) button
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ISO Sensitivity
The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the
amount of light available.
Choose from settings that range from ISO 100 and ISO 51200 in
steps equivalent to 1
/
3 EV. Settings of from about 0.3 to 1 EV
below ISO 100 and 0.3 to 5 EV above ISO 51200 are also available
for special situations. Auto, scene, and special effect modes also
offer an AUTO option, which allows the camera to set ISO
sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions.
ISO sensitivity can be adjusted
by pressing the S (Q) button
and rotating the main
command dial until the desired
setting is displayed.
ISO Sensitivity Settings
Modes Options
P, S , A , M Lo 1–Lo 0.3; 100–51200; Hi 0.3–Hi 5
%Auto
Other shooting
modes Auto; Lo 1–Lo 0.3; 100–51200; Hi 0.3–Hi 5
Control panel Viewfinder
S (Q) button Main command
dial
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AThe Photo Shooting Menu
ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted from the photo shooting menu.
Choose ISO sensitivity settings in photo shooting menu to adjust
settings for photographs (0253).
ALive View
In live view, the selected value is displayed in the monitor.
AISO Sensitivity
The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an
exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the
more likely the image is to be affected by noise (randomly-spaced
bright pixels, fog, or lines). Noise is particularly likely at settings
between Hi 0.3 and Hi 5.
AHi 0.3–Hi 5
The settings Hi 0.3 through Hi 5 correspond to ISO sensitivities 0.3–
5 EV over ISO 51200 (ISO 64000–1640000 equivalent).
ALo 0.3–Lo 1
The settings Lo 0.3 through Lo 1 correspond to ISO sensitivities 0.3–
1 EV below ISO 100 (ISO 80–50 equivalent). Use for larger apertures
when lighting is bright. Contrast is slightly higher than normal; in most
cases, ISO sensitivities of ISO 100 or above are recommended.
ASee Also
For information on:
•Choosing the ISO sensitivity step size, see A > Custom Setting b1
(ISO sensitivity step value; 0261).
•Reducing noise in photos taken at high ISO sensitivities, see C >
High ISO NR (0255).
•Reducing noise in movies shot at high ISO sensitivities, see 1 > High
ISO NR (0259).
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If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO
sensitivity control in the photo shooting menu, ISO sensitivity
will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be
achieved at the value selected by the user (ISO sensitivity is
adjusted appropriately when the flash is used).
1Select Auto ISO sensitivity control.
Select ISO sensitivity settings in the
photo shooting menu, highlight Auto
ISO sensitivity control and press 2.
2Select On.
Highlight On and press J (if Off is
selected, ISO sensitivity will remain
fixed at the value selected by the
user).
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
(P, S, A, and M Modes Only)
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3Adjust settings.
The maximum value for auto ISO
sensitivity can be selected using
Maximum sensitivity (the minimum
value for auto ISO sensitivity is
automatically set to ISO 100; note that
if the ISO sensitivity selected by the
user is higher than that chosen for Maximum sensitivity, the
value selected by the user will be used instead). In modes P
and A, sensitivity will only be adjusted if underexposure
would result at the shutter speed selected for Minimum
shutter speed (1
/
4000–30 s, or Auto; in modes S and M, ISO
sensitivity will be adjusted for optimal exposure at the
shutter speed selected by the user). If Auto is selected, the
camera will choose the minimum shutter speed based on the
focal length of the lens; choosing fast speeds when
photographing fast-moving subjects reduces blur. Press J to
exit when settings are complete.
To choose the maximum ISO sensitivity for photos taken
using the built-in flash or an optional flash unit, use
Maximum sensitivity with M. Selecting Same as without
flash sets the maximum ISO sensitivity for flash photography
to the value currently selected for Maximum sensitivity.
ISO AUTO is displayed when On is
selected. When sensitivity is altered
from the value selected by the user,
these indicators flash and the altered
value is shown in the control panel.
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ALive View
In live view, the auto ISO sensitivity control indicator is displayed in the
monitor.
AMinimum Shutter Speed
Auto shutter-speed selection can be fine-tuned by highlighting Auto
and pressing 2: for example, values faster than those usually selected
automatically can be used with telephoto lenses to reduce blur. Note,
however, that Auto functions only with CPU lenses. Shutter speeds
may drop below the selected minimum if optimum exposure can not
be achieved at the ISO sensitivity chosen for Maximum sensitivity.
AAuto ISO Sensitivity Control
When a flash is used, minimum shutter speed will be set to the value
selected for Minimum shutter speed unless this value is faster than
Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0265) or slower than Custom
Setting e2 (Flash shutter speed, 0265), in which case the value
selected for Custom Setting e2 will be used instead. Note that ISO
sensitivity may be raised automatically when auto ISO sensitivity
control is used in combination with slow sync flash modes (available
with the built-in flash and compatible optional flash units), possibly
preventing the camera from selecting slow shutter speeds.
AEnabling and Disabling Auto ISO Senstivity Control
You can turn auto ISO sensitivity control on or off by pressing the
S(Q) button and rotating the sub-command dial. ISO AUTO is
displayed when auto ISO sensitivity control is on.
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Exposure
Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in
other modes, the camera selects the metering method
automatically).
Metering (P, S, A, and M Modes Only)
Option Description
a
Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations. Camera
meters wide area of the frame and set exposure according to
tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D
lenses (0280), distance information (3D color matrix metering
III; with other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering III,
which does not include 3D distance information).
Z
Center-weighted: Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest
weight to center area (size of area for viewfinder photography
can be selected using Custom Setting b5, Center-weighted
area, 0262). Classic meter for portraits; recommended when
using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.
b
Spot: Camera meters circle centered on current focus point,
making it possible to meter off-center subjects (if auto-area AF
is in effect, camera will meter center focus point). Diameter of
circle for viewfinder photography is 3.5 mm (0.14 in.), or
approximately 2.5% of frame. Ensures that subject will be
correctly exposed, even when background is much brighter or
darker.
4
Highlight-weighted: Camera assigns greatest weight to highlights.
Use to reduce loss of detail in highlights, for example when
photographing spotlit performers on-stage.
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To choose a metering option, press the W (Z) button and
rotate the main command dial until the desired setting is
displayed.
W (Z) button Main command
dial
Control panel
ALive View
In live view, the selected option is displayed in the monitor.
AHighlight-Weighted Metering
Center-weighted metering may be used if highlight-weighted
metering is selected with certain CPU lenses (AI-P NIKKOR lenses and
AF lenses that are not of type G, E, or D; 0280).
ASee Also
For information on:
•Choosing whether matrix metering uses face detection, see A >
Custom Setting b4 (Matrix metering, 0262).
•Making separate adjustments to optimal exposure for each metering
method, see A > Custom Setting b6 (Fine-tune optimal exposure,
0262).
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Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using
center-weighted metering and spot metering (0123) to meter
exposure.
1Lock exposure.
Position the subject in the selected
focus point and press the shutter-
release button halfway. With the
shutter-release button pressed
halfway and the subject positioned
in the focus point, press the AAE-L/
AF-L button to lock exposure (if you
are using autofocus, confirm that the
I in-focus indicator appears in the
viewfinder).
While exposure lock is in effect, an
AE-L indicator will appear in the
viewfinder and the monitor.
Autoexposure Lock
Shutter-release button
AAE-L/AF-L button
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2Recompose the
photograph.
Keeping the AAE-L/AF-L
button pressed,
recompose the
photograph and shoot.
ASpot Metering
In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered at the
selected focus point.
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
PShutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 073)
SShutter speed
AAperture
The new values can be confirmed in the camera displays.
Note that metering can not be changed while exposure lock is in
effect.
ASee Also
For information on using the shutter-release button to lock exposure,
see A > Custom Setting c1 (Shutter-release button AE-L, 0262). If
On (half press) is selected, exposure will lock when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
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Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value
suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It
is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot
metering (0123). Choose from values between –5 EV
(underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of
1
/
3EV. In general, positive values make the subject brighter while
negative values make it darker.
To choose a value for exposure
compensation, press the E button and
rotate the main command dial until the
desired value is displayed.
Exposure Compensation
(P, S, A, M, SCENE, and EFFECTS Modes Only)
–1 EV No exposure
compensation
+1 EV
±0 EV
(E button pressed)
–0.3 (–1
/
3)EV +2.0EV
E button
Main command dial
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At values other than ±0.0, the 0 at the
center of the exposure indicators will
flash (except in mode M) and a E icon
will be displayed in the control panel
and viewfinder after you release the E
button. The current value for exposure
compensation can be confirmed in the exposure indicator by
pressing the E button.
Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure
compensation to ±0. Except in SCENE and EFFECTS modes,
exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned
off (in SCENE and EFFECTS modes, exposure compensation will be
reset when another mode is selected or the camera is turned
off).
AMode M
In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure
indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change.
AFlash Photography
When a flash is used, exposure compensation affects both flash level
and exposure, altering the brightness of both the main subject and the
background. Custom Setting e3 (Exposure comp. for flash, 0265)
can be used to restrict the effects of exposure compensation to the
background only.
AExposure Compensation (Live View)
In live view, exposure compensation can be set to values between –5
and +5 EV, but only values between –3 and +3 can be previewed in the
monitor.
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ASee Also
For information on:
•Choosing the size of the increments available for exposure
compensation, see A > Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure
cntrl, 0262).
•Making adjustments to exposure compensation without pressing the
E button, see A > Custom Setting b3 (Easy exposure
compensation, 0262).
•Automatically varying exposure, flash level, white balance, or Active
D-Lighting, see “Bracketing” (0209).
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White Balance (P, S, A, and M Modes Only)
White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of
the light source.
In modes other than P, S, A, and M, white balance is set
automatically by the camera. Auto white balance is
recommended for most light sources in P, S, A, and M modes, but
other values can be selected if necessary according to the type
of source:
White Balance Options
Option (Color temp. *)Description
vAuto White balance is adjusted
automatically. For best results, use
type G, E or D lens. If flash fires,
results are adjusted appropriately.
Normal (3500–8000 K)
Keep warm lighting colors
(3500–8000 K)
JIncandescent (3000 K) Use under incandescent lighting.
IFluorescent Use with:
Sodium-vapor lamps (2700 K) •Sodium-vapor lighting (found in
sports venues).
Warm-white fluorescent
(3000 K) •Warm-white fluorescent lights.
White fluorescent (3700 K) •White fluorescent lights.
Cool-white fluorescent (4200 K) •Cool-white fluorescent lights.
Day white fluorescent (5000 K) •Daylight white fluorescent lights.
Daylight fluorescent (6500 K) •Daylight fluorescent lights.
High temp. mercury-vapor
(7200 K)
•High color temperature light
sources (e.g. mercury-vapor
lamps).
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White balance is set by pressing the L (U) button and
rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is
displayed.
HDirect sunlight (5200 K) Use with subjects lit by direct
sunlight.
NFlash (5400 K) For flash photography.
GCloudy (6000 K) Use in daylight under overcast skies.
MShade (8000 K) Use in daylight with subjects in the
shade.
KChoose color temp.
(2500–10,000 K)
Choose color temperature from list
of values (0137).
LPreset manual
Use subject, light source, or existing
photograph as reference for white
balance (0139).
* All values are approximate and do not reflect fine-tuning (if applicable).
L (U) button Main command
dial
ALive View
In live view, the selected option is displayed in the monitor.
Option (Color temp.*)Description
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AThe Shooting Menus
White balance can also be adjusted using the White balance option in
the photo or movie shooting menu (0254, 258), which also can be
used to fine-tune white balance (0134) or manage white-balance
presets (0139). The Auto option in the White balance menu offers a
choice of Normal and Keep warm lighting colors, which preserves
the warm colors produced by incandescent lighting, while the
IFluorescent option can be used to select the light source from the
bulb types.
AStudio Flash Lighting
Auto white balance may not produce the desired results with large
studio flash units. Use preset manual white balance or set white
balance to Flash and use fine tuning to adjust white balance.
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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.
“Warmer” (redder) colors “Cooler” (bluer) colors
qI (sodium-vapor lamps): 2700 K
wJ (incandescent)/I (warm-white fluorescent.): 3000 K
eI (white fluorescent): 3700 K
rI (cool-white fluorescent): 4200 K
tI (day white fluorescent): 5000 K
yH (direct sunlight): 5200 K
uN (flash): 5400 K
iG (cloudy): 6000 K
oI (daylight fluorescent): 6500 K
!0 I (high temp. mercury-vapor): 7200 K
!1 M (shade): 8000 K
Note: All figures are approximate.
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At settings other than K (Choose color temp.), white balance
can be “fine-tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of
the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an
image.
❚❚ The White Balance Menu
To fine-tune white balance from the photo shooting menu,
select White balance and follow the steps below.
1Display fine-tuning options.
Highlight a white balance option and
press 2 (if a sub-menu is displayed,
select the desired option and press 2
again to display fine-tuning options;
for information on fine-tuning preset
manual white balance, see “Fine-
Tuning Preset Manual White Balance”, 0147).
2Fine tune white balance.
Use the multi selector to fine-tune
white balance. White balance can be
fine-tuned on the amber (A)–blue (B)
axis in steps of 0.5 and the green (G)–
magenta (M) axis in steps of 0.25. The
horizontal (amber-blue) axis
corresponds to color temperature,
while the vertical (green-magenta)
axis has the similar effects to the corresponding color
compensation (CC) filters. The horizontal axis is ruled in
increments equivalent to about 5 mired, the vertical axis in
increments of about 0.05 diffuse density units.
Fine-Tuning White Balance
Coordinates
Adjustment
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3Press J.
Press J to save settings and return to the photo shooting
menu.
❚❚ The L (U) Button
At settings other than K
(Choose color temp.) and L
(Preset manual), the L (U)
button can be used to fine-tune
white balance on the amber
(A)–blue (B) axis (0134; to fine-
tune white balance when L is
selected, use the shooting
menus as described in “Fine-
Tuning Preset Manual White Balance”, 0147). Press the L(U)
button and rotate the sub-command dial to fine-tune white
balance in steps of 0.5 (with each full increment equivalent to
about 5 mired) until the desired value is displayed. Rotating the
sub-command dial to the left increases the amount of amber (A).
Rotating the sub-command dial to the right increases the
amount of blue (B).
Control panel
ALive View
In live view, the selected value is displayed in the monitor.
L (U) button Sub-command
dial
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AWhite Balance Fine-Tuning
If white balance has been fine-tuned, an asterisk (“E”) will be displayed
next to the white balance setting. Note that the colors on the fine-
tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor
to B (blue) when a “warm” setting such as J (Incandescent) is selected
for white balance will make photographs slightly “colder” but will not
actually make them blue.
A“Mired”
Any given change in color temperature produces a greater difference
in color at low color temperatures than it would at higher color
temperatures. For example, a change of 1000 K produces a much
greater change in color at 3000 K than at 6000 K. Mired, calculated by
multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by 106, is a measure of
color temperature that takes such variation into account, and as such is
the unit used in color-temperature compensation filters. E.g.:
•4000 K–3000 K (a difference of 1000 K)=83 mired
•7000 K–6000 K (a difference of 1000 K)=24 mired
ASee Also
For information on varying white balance to “bracket” the current
value, see “Bracketing” (0215).
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Follow the steps below to choose a color temperature when
K(Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance.
❚❚ The White Balance Menu
Color temperature can be selected using the White balance
options in the photo shooting menu. Enter values for the
amber–blue and green–magenta axes (0134) as described
below.
1Select Choose color temp.
Select White balance in the photo shooting menu, then
highlight Choose color temp. and press 2.
2Select values for amber–blue and green–magenta.
Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits on the amber (A)–blue (B)
axis or the green (G)–magenta (M) axis and press 1 or 3 to
change.
Choosing a Color Temperature
DChoose Color Temperature
Note that the desired results will not be obtained with flash or
fluorescent lighting. Choose N (Flash) or I (Fluorescent) for these
sources. With other light sources, take a test shot to determine if the
selected value is appropriate.
Value for amber (A)-
blue (B) axis
Value for green (G)-
magenta (M) axis
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3Press J.
Press J to save changes and return to the shooting menus. If
a value other than 0 is selected for the green (G)–magenta (M)
axis, an asterisk (“E”) will be displayed next to the K icon.
❚❚ The L (U) Button
When K (Choose color temp.)
is selected, the L (U) button
can be used to select the color
temperature, although only for
the amber (A)–blue (B) axis.
Press the L (U) button and
rotate the sub-command dial
until the desired value is
displayed (adjustments are
made in mireds; 0136). To
enter a color temperature
directly, press the L (U)
button and press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit and press 1 or 3 to
change.
Control panel
ALive View
In live view, the selected value is displayed in the monitor.
L (U) button Sub-command
dial
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Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance
settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for
light sources with a strong color cast. The camera can store up to
six values for preset manual white balance in presets d-1
through d-6. Two methods are available for setting preset
manual white balance:
Viewfinder Photography
1Light a reference object.
Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that
will be used in the final photograph. In studio settings, a
standard gray panel can be used as a reference object. Note
that exposure is automatically increased by 1 EV when
measuring white balance; in mode M, adjust exposure so that
the exposure indicator shows ±0 (077).
Preset Manual
Method Description
Direct measurement
Neutral gray or white object is placed under
lighting that will be used in final photograph and
white balance measured by camera. During live
view, white balance can be measured in a
selected area of the frame (spot white balance,
0143).
Copy from existing
photograph
White balance is copied from photo on memory
card (0146).
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2Set white balance to L (Preset manual).
Press the L (U) button and rotate the main command dial
until L is displayed in the information display.
3Select a preset.
Press the L (U) button and rotate the sub-command dial
until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed
in the information display.
L (U) button Main command
dial
L (U) button Sub-command
dial
AMeasuring Preset Manual White Balance (Viewfinder Photography)
Preset manual white balance can not be measured during time-lapse
movie recording or while you are shooting an HDR photograph
(0155) or multiple exposure (0256).
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4Select direct measurement mode.
Release the L (U) button briefly
and then press the button until D
starts to flash in the control panel
and viewfinder.
5Measure white balance.
In the few seconds before the
indicators stop flashing, frame the
reference object so that it fills the
viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way
down. The camera will measure a value for white balance and
store it in the preset selected in Step 3. No photograph will be
recorded; white balance can be measured accurately even
when the camera is not in focus.
AProtected Presets
If the current preset is protected (0147), 3 will flash in the control
panel and viewfinder if you attempt to measure a new value.
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6Check the results.
If the camera was able to measure a
value for white balance, C will
flash in the control panel, while the
viewfinder will show a flashing a.
Press the shutter-release button
halfway to exit to shooting mode.
If lighting is too dark or too bright,
the camera may be unable to
measure white balance. A flashing
ba will appear in the control
panel and viewfinder. Press the
shutter-release button halfway to
return to Step 5 and measure white
balance again.
DDirect Measurement Mode
If no operations are performed during viewfinder photography while
the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end in the
time selected for Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0263).
ASelecting a Preset
Selecting Preset manual for the White
balance option in the photo shooting menu
displays white balance presets; highlight a
preset and press J. If no value currently
exists for the selected preset, white balance
will be set to 5200 K, the same as Direct
sunlight.
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Live View (Spot White Balance)
During live view, white balance can be measured in a selected
area of the frame, eliminating the need to prepare a reference
object or change lenses during telephoto photography.
1Press the a button.
The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be
displayed in the camera monitor.
2Set white balance to L (Preset manual).
Press the L (U) button and rotate the main command dial
until L is displayed in the monitor.
L (U) button Main command
dial
Monitor
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3Select a preset.
Press the L (U) button and rotate the sub-command dial
until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed
in the monitor.
4Select direct measurement mode.
Release the L (U) button briefly
and then press the button until the
L icon in the monitor starts to flash.
A spot white balance target (r) will
be displayed at the selected focus
point.
5Position the target over a white or grey area.
While L flashes in the display, use
the multi selector to position the r
over a white or grey area of the
subject. To zoom the area around the
target in for more precise positioning,
press the X (T) button. You can
also measure white balance anywhere
in the frame by tapping your subject in the monitor, in which
case there is no need to press the J or shutter-release button
as described in Step 6.
L (U) button Sub-command
dial
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6Measure white balance.
Press J or press the shutter-release
button all the way down to measure
white balance. The time available to
measure white balance is that
selected for Custom Setting c4
(Monitor off delay)> Live view
(0263).
If the camera is unable to measure
white balance, a message will be
displayed. Choose a new white
balance target and repeat the process
from Step 5.
7Exit direct measurement mode.
Press the L (U) button to exit direct measurement mode.
White balance presets can be viewed
by selecting Preset manual for White
balance in the photo or movie
shooting menu. The position of the
targets used to measure preset white
balance is displayed on presets
recorded during live view.
AMeasuring Preset Manual White Balance (Live View)
Preset manual white balance can not be set while an HDR exposure is
in progress (0155).
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Managing Presets
❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph
Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an
existing photograph to a selected preset.
1Select Preset manual.
Select White balance in the photo
shooting menu, then highlight Preset
manual and press 2.
2Select a destination.
Highlight the destination preset (d-1
to d-6) and press W (Z).
3Choose Select image.
Highlight Select image and press 2.
4Highlight a source image.
Highlight the source image. To view
the highlighted image full frame,
press and hold the X (T) button.
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5Copy white balance.
Press J to copy the white balance value for the highlighted
photograph to the selected preset. If the highlighted
photograph has a comment (0270), the comment will be
copied to the comment for the selected preset.
AFine-Tuning Preset Manual White Balance
The selected preset can be fine-tuned by
selecting Fine-tune and adjusting white
balance as described in “Fine-Tuning
White Balance” (0134).
AEdit Comment
To enter a descriptive comment of up to 36
characters for the current white-balance
preset, select Edit comment in the preset
manual white balance menu and enter a
comment.
AProtect
To protect the current white-balance preset,
select Protect in the preset manual white
balance menu, then highlight On and press
J. Protected presets can not be modified
and the Fine-tune and Edit comment
options can not be used.
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Image Enhancement
In P, S, A, and M modes, your choice of Picture Control determines
how pictures are processed (in other modes, the camera selects
a Picture Control automatically).
Selecting a Picture Control
Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of
scene.
Picture Controls (P, S, A, and M Modes Only)
Option Description
nAuto
The camera automatically adjusts hues and tones
based on the Standard Picture Control. The
complexions of portrait subjects will appear softer,
and the foliage and sky in outdoor shots more vivid,
than in pictures taken with the Standard Picture
Control.
QStandard Standard processing for balanced results.
Recommended for most situations.
RNeutral
Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for
photographs that will later be processed or
retouched.
SVivid
Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect.
Choose for photographs that emphasize primary
colors.
TMonochrome Take monochrome photographs.
ePortrait Process portraits for skin with natural texture and a
rounded feel.
fLandscape Produces vibrant landscapes and cityscapes.
qFlat
Details are preserved over a wide tone range, from
highlights to shadows. Choose for photographs that
will later be extensively processed or retouched.
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1Select Set Picture Control.
Highlight Set Picture Control in the
photo shooting menu and press 2.
2Select a Picture Control.
Highlight a Picture Control and press
J.
ACustom Picture Controls
Custom Picture Controls are created through modifications to existing
Picture Controls using the Manage Picture Control option in the
photo or movie shooting menu (0254, 258). Custom Picture Controls
can be saved to a memory card for sharing among other cameras of
the same model and compatible software.
AThe Picture Control Indicator
The current Picture Control is shown in the display.
Information display Shooting display
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Modifying Picture Controls
Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0149) 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.
Highlight the desired Picture Control
in the Picture Control list (0148) and
press 2.
2Adjust settings.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired
setting and press 4 or 2 to choose a
value in increments of 1, or rotate the
sub-command dial to choose a value
in increments of 0.25 (0151; the
options available vary with the Picture
Control selected). Repeat this step until all settings have been
adjusted, or select a preset combination of settings by
highlighting Quick adjust and pressing 4 or 2. Default
settings can be restored by pressing the O (Q) button.
3Press J.
AModifications to Original Picture Controls
Picture Controls that have been modified
from default settings are indicated by an
asterisk (“E”).
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❚❚ Picture Control Settings
Option Description
Quick adjust
Mute or heighten the effect of the selected Picture
Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments).
Not available with custom Picture Controls (0149).
Manual adjustments
Sharpening Control the sharpness of outlines. Select A to adjust
sharpening automatically according to the type of scene.
Clarity
Adjust clarity manually or select A to let the camera
adjust clarity automatically. Depending on the scene,
shadows may appear around bright objects or halos may
appear around dark objects at some settings. Clarity is
not applied to movies.
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.
Saturation Control the vividness of colors. Select A to adjust
saturation automatically according to the type of scene.
Hue Adjust hue.
Filter
effects
Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome
photographs (0152).
Toning Choose the tint used in monochrome photographs
(0152).
AThe “n Auto” Picture Control
If n Auto is selected for Set Picture
Control, settings can be adjusted in the
range A-2 to A+2. Rotating the sub-
command dial has no effect.
D“A” (Auto)
Results for auto sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation vary with
exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Use a type G, E,
or D lens for best results.
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ASwitching Between Manual and Auto
Press the X (T) button to switch back
and forth between manual and auto (A)
settings for sharpening, clarity, contrast, and
saturation.
APrevious Settings
The j indicator under the value display in
the Picture Control setting menu indicates
the previous value for the setting. Use this as
a reference when adjusting settings.
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.
AToning (Monochrome Only)
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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Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows,
creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high
contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit
outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of
shaded subjects on a sunny day. It is most effective when used
with matrix metering (0123).
Preserving Detail in Highlights and
Shadows (P, S, A, and M Modes Only)
Active D-Lighting off Active D-Lighting: YAuto
A“Active D-Lighting” versus “D-Lighting”
The Active D-Lighting options in the photo and movie shooting
menus adjust exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic
range, while the D-Lighting option in the retouch menu (0275)
brightens shadows in images after shooting.
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To use Active D-Lighting:
1Select Active D-Lighting.
Highlight Active D-Lighting in the
photo shooting menu and press 2.
2Choose an option.
Highlight the desired option and
press J. If YAuto is selected, the
camera will automatically adjust
Active D-Lighting according to
shooting conditions (in mode M,
however, YAuto is equivalent to
QNormal).
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 does not apply at high
ISO sensitivities (Hi 0.3–Hi 5).
AActive D-Lighting and Movies
If Same as photo settings is selected for Active D-Lighting in the
movie shooting menu and Auto is selected in the photo shooting
menu, movies will be shot at a setting equivalent to Normal. Active
D-Lighting does not apply at a frame size of 3840 × 2160.
ASee Also
For information on varying Active D-Lighting over a series of shots, see
“Bracketing” (0219).
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High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Used with high-contrast subjects, High Dynamic Range (HDR)
preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two
shots taken at different exposures. HDR is most effective when
used with matrix metering (0123; with spot or center-weighted
metering and a non-CPU lens, a strength of Auto is equivalent to
Normal). It can not be used to record NEF (RAW) images. Flash
lighting, bracketing (0209), multiple exposure (0256), and
time lapse (0259) can not be used while HDR is in effect and
shutter speeds of A and % are not available.
1Select HDR (high dynamic range).
Highlight HDR (high dynamic range)
in the photo shooting menu and
press 2.
+
First exposure (darker) Second exposure
(brighter)
Combined HDR image
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2Select a mode.
Highlight HDR mode and press 2.
Highlight one of the following and
press J.
•To take a series of HDR photographs, select
6On (series). HDR shooting will
continue until you select Off for
HDR mode.
•To take one HDR photograph, select On
(single photo). Normal shooting will resume automatically
after you have created a single HDR photograph.
•To exit without creating additional HDR photographs, select Off.
If On (series) or On (single photo) is
selected, an l icon will be displayed
in the viewfinder.
3Choose the HDR strength.
To choose the difference in exposure
between the two shots (HDR
strength), highlight HDR strength
and press 2.
Highlight the desired option and
press J. If Auto is selected, the
camera will automatically adjust HDR
strength to suit the scene.
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4Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
The camera takes two exposures
when the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way down. lj
will flash in the control panel and
ll in the viewfinder while the
images are combined; no
photographs can be taken until
recording is complete. Regardless of
the option currently selected for
release mode, only one photograph will be taken each time
the shutter-release button is pressed.
If On (series) is selected, HDR will only turn off when Off is
selected for HDR mode; if On (single photo) is selected, HDR
turns off automatically after the photograph is taken. The l
icon clears from the display when HDR shooting ends.
DFraming HDR Photographs
The edges of the image will be cropped out. The desired results may
not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting. Use
of a tripod is recommended. Depending on the scene, the effect may
not be visible, shadows may appear around bright objects, or halos
may appear around dark objects. Uneven shading may be visible with
some subjects.
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AThe BKT Button
If HDR (high dynamic range) is selected
for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control
assignment) > BKT button + y (0266),
you can select the HDR mode by pressing
the BKT button and rotating the main
command dial and the strength by
pressing the BKT button and rotating the
sub-command dial. The mode and strength
are shown in the control panel: the icons
representing the mode are 5 for Off, B for
On (single photo), and 6 for On (series), while those representing
strength are & for Auto, 7 for Extra high, 8 for High, 9 for Normal,
and ! for Low.
AInterval Timer Photography
If On (series) is selected for HDR mode before interval timer shooting
begins, the camera will continue to shoot HDR photographs at the
selected interval (if On (single photo) is selected, interval timer
shooting will end after a single shot).
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Flash Photography
The built-in flash can be used not only when natural lighting is
inadequate but to fill in shadows and backlit subjects or to add a
catch light to the subject’s eyes.
Auto Pop-up Modes
In i, k, p, n, o, s, w, f, d, e, and ' modes, the built-in flash
automatically pops up and fires as required.
1Choose a flash mode.
Keeping the M (Y) button pressed, rotate the main
command dial until the desired flash mode is displayed.
Using the Built-in Flash
M (Y) button Main command
dial
ALive View
In live view, the selected option is displayed in the monitor.
ASee Also
For information on using optional flash units, see the Menu Guide.
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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.
❚❚ Flash Modes
The following flash modes are available:
Auto flash: When lighting is poor or the subject is backlit, the
flash pops up automatically when the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway and fires as required. Not available in o
mode.
Auto with red-eye reduction: Use for portraits. The flash pops up
and fires as required, but before it fires the red-eye reduction
lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.” Not available in o mode.
Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction: As for auto with red-eye
reduction, except that slow shutter speeds are used to
capture background lighting. Use for portraits taken at night
or under low light. Available in o mode.
Auto slow sync: Slow shutter speeds are used to capture
background lighting in shots taken at night or under low
light. Available in o mode.
jOff: The flash does not fire.
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Manual Pop-up Modes
In P, S, A, M, and 0 modes, the flash must be raised manually. The
flash will not fire if it is not raised.
1Raise the flash.
Press the M (Y) button to raise the
flash. Note that if the flash is off or an
optional external flash unit is
attached, the built-in flash will not
pop up; proceed to Step 2.
2Choose a flash mode (P, S, A, and M modes only).
Keeping the M (Y) button pressed, rotate the main
command dial until the desired flash mode is displayed.
3Take pictures.
If an option other than j is selected, the flash will fire
whenever a picture is taken.
M (Y) button Main command
dial
M (Y) button
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❚❚ Flash Modes
The following flash modes are available:
Fill flash: The flash fires with every shot.
Red-eye reduction: Use for portraits. The flash fires with every
shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to
help reduce “red-eye.” Not available in 0 mode.
Red-eye reduction with slow sync: As for “red-eye reduction”, above,
except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture
background lighting at night or under low light. Use when
you want to include background lighting in portraits. Not
available in modes S, M, and 0.
Slow sync: As for “fill flash”, above, except that shutter speed
slows automatically to capture background lighting at night
or under low light. Use when you want to capture both
subject and background. Not available in modes S, M, and 0.
Slow rear-curtain sync: As for “rear-curtain sync”, below, except
that shutter speed slows automatically to capture
background lighting at night or under low light. Use when
you want to capture both subject and background. Not
available in modes S, M, and 0. S is displayed when
setting is complete.
Rear-curtain sync: The flash fires just before the shutter closes,
creating a stream of light behind moving light sources as
shown below at right. Not available in modes P, A, and 0.
jOff: The flash does not fire. Not available in 0 mode.
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.
DThe Built-in Flash
Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum
range of approximately 0.6 m (2 ft) and can not be used in the macro
range of zoom lenses with a macro function. Use lenses with focal
lengths of 16 mm to 300 mm; peripheral illumination may drop if the
flash is used with lenses with focal lengths under 16 mm. i-TTL flash
control is available at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 12800; at
values over 12800, the desired results may not be achieved at some
ranges or aperture values.
If the flash fires in continuous release modes (086), only one picture
will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
The shutter release may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after it
has been used for several consecutive shots. The flash can be used
again after a short pause.
AShutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash
The following shutter speeds are available with the built-in flash.
Mode Shutter speed
i, p, n, s, w, 0, f, d, e, ', P*, A*1
/
250–1
/
60 s
k1
/
250–1
/
30 s
o1
/
250–1 s
S*1
/
250–30 s
M*1
/
250–30 s, A, %
* Speeds as fast as 1
/
8000 s are available with optional flash units that support auto FP high-
speed sync when 1/320 s (Auto FP) or 1/250 s (Auto FP) is selected for Custom
Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0265). When 1/320 s (Auto FP) is selected,
shutter speeds as fast as 1
/
320 s are available with the built-in flash.
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In P, S, A, and M modes, the flash control
mode for the built-in flash can be
selected using the Flash control > Flash
control mode (built-in) option in the
photo shooting menu. The options
available vary with the item selected.
Flash Control Mode
Option Description
TTL Flash level is adjusted automatically in response to
shooting conditions.
Manual Flash level is selected using Manual output amount.
Repeating
flash
The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open,
producing a multiple-exposure effect. Choose the flash
level (Output), the maximum number of times the unit
fires (Times), and the number of times the flash fires per
second (Frequency, measured in Hertz). The options
available for Times vary with the option selected for
Output; the number of times the flash actually fires may
be less at fast shutter speeds or lower frequencies.
A“Times“
The options available for Repeating Flash > Times are determined by
flash output.
Output Options available for “Times” Output Options available for “Times”
1/4 21/32 2–10, 15
1/8 2–5 1/64 2–10, 15, 20, 25
1/16 2–10 1/128 2–10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35
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AFlash Control for Optional Flash Units
When an optional flash unit is connected, the Flash control > Flash
control mode (built-in) option in the photo shooting menu changes
to Flash control mode (external).
AFlash Control Mode
In i-TTL flash control, the camera sets the flash level based on light
reflected from a series of nearly invisible preflashes (monitor
preflashes) emitted immediately before the main flash fires. The
camera supports the following i-TTL flash control modes:
•i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR: Preflashes reflected from objects in
all areas of frame are picked up by 180K-pixel (approximately
180,000-pixel) RGB sensor and are analyzed to adjust flash output for
natural balance between main subject and ambient background
lighting. If type G, E, or D lens is used, distance information is included
when calculating flash output. Not available when spot metering is
used.
•Standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR: Flash output adjusted to bring
lighting in frame to standard level; brightness of background is not
taken into account. Recommended for shots in which main subject is
emphasized at expense of background details, or when exposure
compensation is used. Standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR is
activated automatically when spot metering is selected.
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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 m ft
1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 0.7–8.5 2ft 4in.–27ft 10in.
2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 0.6–6.0 2ft–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.
5.6 811 16 22 32 — — 0.6–2.1 2ft–6ft 10in.
811 16 22 32 — — — 0.6–1.5 2ft–4ft 11 in.
11 16 22 32 — — — — 0.6–1.1 2ft–3ft 7in.
16 22 32 — — — — — 0.6–0.8 2ft–2ft 7in.
In mode P, the maximum aperture (minimum f-number) is limited
according to ISO sensitivity, as shown below:
Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent of:
100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 12800
2.8 3.5 4 5 5.6 7.1 8 10
If the maximum aperture of the lens is smaller than given above, the
maximum value for aperture will be the maximum aperture of the lens.
ASee Also
For information on:
•Locking flash value for a metered subject before recomposing a
photograph, see “FV Lock” (0169).
•Enabling or disabling auto FP high-speed sync and choosing a flash
sync speed, see A > Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0265).
•Choosing the slowest shutter speed available when using the flash,
see A > Custom Setting e2 (Flash shutter speed, 0265).
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Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by from –3EV to
+1EV in increments of 1
/
3EV, changing the brightness of the
main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be
increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced
to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections.
Press the M (Y) button and
rotate the sub-command dial
until the desired value is
displayed. In general, choose
positive values to make the
main subject brighter, negative
values to make it darker.
Flash Compensation (P, S, A, M, and SCENE Modes Only)
±0 EV
(M(Y) button pressed)
–0.3 (–1
/
3)EV +1.0EV
ALive View
In live view, the selected value is displayed in the monitor while flash
compensation is being adjusted.
M (Y) button Sub-command
dial
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At values other than ±0.0, a Y icon will be displayed after you
release the M (Y) button. The current value for flash
compensation can be confirmed by pressing the M(Y) button.
Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash
compensation to ±0.0. Except in SCENE mode, flash
compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off (in
SCENE mode, flash compensation will be reset when another
mode is selected or the camera is turned off).
ASee Also
For information on:
•Choosing the size of the increments available for flash compensation,
see A > Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl, 0262).
•Choosing whether flash compensation is applied in addition to
exposure compensation when the flash is used, see A > Custom
Setting e3 (Exposure comp. for flash, 0265).
•Automatically varying flash level over a series of shots, see
“Bracketing” (0209).
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This feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to
be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring
that flash output is appropriate to the subject even when the
subject is not positioned in the center of the frame. Flash output
is adjusted automatically for any changes in ISO sensitivity and
aperture.
To use FV lock:
1Assign FV lock to a camera control.
Assign FV lock to a control using
Custom Setting f1 (Custom control
assignment, 0266).
2Select TTL flash control.
Select TTL for Flash control > Flash
control mode (built-in) in the photo
shooting menu.
3Raise the flash.
In P, S, A, M, and 0 modes, the flash can
be raised by pressing the M (Y)
button. In i, k, p, n, o, s, w, f, d,
e, and ' modes, the flash will pop up
automatically when required.
FV Lock
M (Y) button
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4Focus.
Position the subject in the
center of the frame and
press the shutter-release
button halfway to focus.
5Lock flash level.
After confirming that the flash-ready
indicator (M) is displayed, press the
control selected in Step 1. The flash will emit a monitor
preflash to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash
output will be locked at this level and an FV lock icon (e) will
appear in the display.
6Recompose the photograph.
7Take the photograph.
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to
shoot. If desired, additional pictures can be taken without
releasing FV lock.
8Release FV lock.
Press the control selected in Step 1 to release FV lock. Confirm
that the FV lock icon (e) is no longer displayed.
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AMetering
When the built-in flash is used without an external flash unit, the
metering area for FV lock is confined to a 4-mm circle in the center of
the frame. When the built-in flash is used as a master flash controlling
remote flash units, the camera meters the entire frame.
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In modes P, S, A, and M, you can press the R button to view flash
info in the information display (0201) when the built-in flash is
raised. The information displayed varies with the flash control
mode.
❚❚ TTL
❚❚ Manual (0164)
❚❚ Repeating Flash (0164)
Viewing Information for the Built-in Flash
1Flash-ready indicator ...................55
2Flash control mode.....................164
3Flash mode ...................................162
4Flash compensation ...................167
1Flash control mode
2Flash level
1Flash control mode
2Flash level
3Number emitted (times)
Frequency
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AFlash Info and Camera Settings
The flash information display shows
selected camera settings, including
shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture,
and ISO sensitivity.
AFlash Control Mode
The information display shows the flash
control mode as follows:
i-TTL
Manual
Repeating flash
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You can:
•Mount an optional flash unit on the accessory shoe
(see the manual provided with the flash unit)
•Control remote flash units with optical signals from
the built-in flash (see the Menu Guide)
•Control remote flash units with optical signals from
an optional flash unit mounted on the accessory shoe
(see the Menu Guide)
•Mount an SB-5000 on the accessory shoe to control
remote flash units with radio signals transmitted via a
WR-R10, using settings chosen with the SB-5000 (see
the Menu Guide)
•Control remote flash units with optical signals from
the built-in flash and radio signals transmitted via a
WR-R10 (see the Menu Guide)
•Control remote flash units with radio signals
transmitted via a WR-R10 (see the Menu Guide)
Optional Flash Units
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Remote Control Photography
The optional ML-L3 remote control (0287) can be used to
reduce camera shake or for self-portraits.
1Select Remote control mode (ML-L3).
Highlight Remote control mode
(ML-L3) in the photo shooting menu
and press 2.
2Choose a remote control mode.
Highlight one of the following options and press J.
3Frame the photograph.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a
stable, level surface.
Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control
Option Description
%Delayed remote Shutter is released 2 s after ML-L3 shutter-
release button is pressed.
$Quick-response
remote
Shutter is released when ML-L3 shutter-release
button is pressed.
&Remote
mirror-up
Press ML-L3 shutter-release button once to
raise mirror, again to release shutter and take
photograph. Prevents blur caused by camera
moving when mirror is raised.
7Off The shutter can not be released using the
ML-L3.
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4Take the photograph.
From a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less,
aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at
the infrared receiver on the camera
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. In remote mirror-up mode,
pressing the ML-L3 shutter-release button once raises the
mirror; the shutter will be released and the self-timer lamp
will flash after 30 s or when the button is pressed a second
time.
ARelease Mode
Pictures taken with an optional ML-L3 remote control are shot in
single-frame advance mode, regardless of the option selected with the
release mode dial.
DBefore Using Optional ML-L3 Remote Controls
Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear
plastic battery-insulator sheet.
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AUsing the Built-in Flash
Before taking a photograph with the flash in manual pop-up modes
(0161), press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the
flash-ready indicator (M) to be displayed (055). Shooting will be
interrupted if the flash is raised while remote control mode is in effect.
If the flash is required, the camera will only respond to the ML-L3
shutter-release button once the flash has charged. In auto pop-up
modes (0159), the flash will begin charging when remote control
mode is selected; once the flash is charged, it will automatically pop up
and fire when required.
In flash modes that support red-eye reduction, the red-eye reduction
lamp will light for about one second before the shutter is released. In
delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for two seconds,
followed by the red-eye reduction lamp which lights for one second
before the shutter is released.
AFocusing in Remote Control Mode
The camera will not adjust focus continuously when continuous-servo
autofocus is selected; note however that regardless of the autofocus
mode selected, you can focus by pressing the camera shutter-release
button halfway before shooting. If auto- or single-servo autofocus is
selected or the camera is in live view in delayed or quick-response
remote mode, the camera will automatically adjust focus before
shooting; if the camera is unable to focus in viewfinder photography, it
will return to stand-by without releasing the shutter.
ARemote Mirror-up Mode
While the mirror is raised, photos can not be framed in the viewfinder
and autofocus and metering will not be performed.
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AExiting Remote Control Mode
Remote control is cancelled automatically if no photograph is taken
before the time selected for Custom Setting c5 (Remote on duration
(ML-L3), 0263), Off is selected for Remote control mode (ML-L3), a
two-button reset is performed (0206), or shooting options are reset
using Reset photo shooting menu (0252).
DAssign Shutter Button
If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g1 (Custom control
assignment) > Shutter-release button, the ML-L3 can not be used
when the live view selector is rotated to 1.
ACover the Viewfinder
To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in
photographs or interfering with exposure, remove the rubber eyecup
and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap (090).
ASee Also
For information on:
•Choosing the length of time the camera will remain in stand-by
mode waiting for a signal from the remote control, see A > Custom
Setting c5 (Remote on duration (ML-L3); 0263).
•The beep that sounds when the remote control is used, see B > Beep
options (0271).
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Recording and Viewing Movies
Movies can be recorded in live view.
1Rotate the live view selector to 1
(movie live view).
2Press the a button.
The mirror will be raised and the view
through the lens will be displayed in
the camera monitor, modified for the
effects of exposure. The subject will
no longer be visible in the viewfinder.
Recording Movies
AThe 0 Icon
A 0 icon (0185) indicates that movies can not be recorded.
AWhite Balance
In modes P, S, A, and M, white balance can be set at any time by
pressing the L (U) button and rotating the main command dial
(0130).
Live view selector
a button
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3Focus.
Frame the opening shot and press the
shutter-release button halfway to
focus; to zoom in for precise focus as
describe in “Live View Zoom Preview” (057), press the X
(T) button. Note that the number of subjects that can be
detected in face-priority AF drops during movie recording.
AExposure
The following exposure settings can be adjusted in movie mode:
Aperture Shutter speed ISO sensitivity
P, S1— — —2, 3
A✔— —2, 3
M✔ ✔ ✔ 3, 4
Other
shooting
modes
— — —
1 Exposure for mode S is equivalent to mode P.
2 The upper limit for ISO sensitivity can be selected using the ISO sensitivity
settings > Maximum sensitivity option in the movie shooting menu
(0257).
3 Regardless of the option chosen for ISO sensitivity settings > Maximum
sensitivity or for ISO sensitivity (mode M), the upper limit when On is
selected for Electronic VR in the movie shooting menu is ISO 51200.
4If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO control
(mode M) in the movie shooting menu, the upper limit for ISO sensitivity can be
selected using the Maximum sensitivity option.
In mode M, shutter speed can be set to values between 1
/
25 s and
1
/
8000 s (the slowest available shutter speed varies with the frame
rate; 0188). In other modes, shutter speed is adjusted
automatically. If the subject is over- or under-exposed in modes
other than A or M, end live view and start live view again or select
mode A and adjust aperture.
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4Start recording.
Press the movie-record button to start
recording. A recording indicator and
the time available are displayed in the
monitor. Exposure can be locked by
pressing the AAE-L/AF-L button
(0125) or altered by up to ±3 EV in
steps of 1
/
3EV using exposure
compensation (0127); spot metering
is not available. In autofocus mode,
the camera can be refocused by
pressing the shutter-release button
halfway or by tapping your subject in
the monitor.
AAudio
The camera can record both video and sound; do not cover the
microphone on the front of the camera during movie recording.
Note that the built-in microphone may record sounds made by the
camera or lens during autofocus, vibration reduction, or changes to
aperture.
Movie-record button
Recording indicator
Time remaining
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5End recording.
Press the movie-record button again
to end recording. Recording will end
automatically when the maximum
length is reached, or the memory card
is full (note that depending on
memory card write speed, shooting
may end before the maximum length is reached).
6Exit live view.
Press the a button to exit live view.
ASee Also
For information on:
•Choosing how the camera focuses in movie mode, see “Autofocus”
(0100).
•Focusing using the lens focus ring, see “Manual Focus” (0115).
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Using the i Button
The options listed below can be accessed
by pressing the i button in movie mode.
Use the touch screen or navigate the
menu using the multi selector and J
button, using the multi selector to
highlight items, pressing 2 to view
options, and pressing J to select the
highlighted option and return to the
i-button menu. Press the i button again
to exit to the shooting display.
Option Description
Choose image area Choose image area for movies (0190).
Frame size/frame rate Select a frame size and rate (0188).
Movie quality Choose movie quality (0188).
Active D-Lighting Adjust Active D-Lighting (0153). Not available at a
frame size of 3840 × 2160 (0188).
Microphone
sensitivity
Press 1 or 3 to adjust
microphone sensitivity.
Both the built-in and
external microphones
(0287) are affected.
Frequency response Control the frequency response of the built-in or
external microphones.
Wind noise reduction Enable or disable wind noise reduction using the
built-in microphone’s low-cut filter.
i button
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Set Picture Control Choose Picture Control used for movies (0148).
Monitor brightness
Press 1 or 3 to adjust monitor brightness (note
that this affects live view only and has no effect on
photographs or movies or on the brightness of the
monitor for menus or playback; 0269).
Multi-selector
power aperture
Select Enable to enable power aperture. Press 1 to
widen the aperture, 3 to narrow the aperture.
Highlight display
Choose whether the
brightest areas of the
frame (highlights) are
shown by slanting lines
in the display.
Headphone volume Press 1 or 3 to adjust headphone volume.
Electronic VR
Select On to enable electronic vibration reduction
in movie mode. Not available at a frame size of
3840 × 2160 (0188). Note that if the electronic
vibration reduction is on and DX is selected for
Choose image area, the angle of view is reduced
and the edges of the frame will be cropped out.
AUsing an External Microphone
The optional ME-1 stereo microphone or ME-W1 wireless microphone
can be used to record sound for movies (0287).
AHeadphones
Third-party headphones can be used. Note that high sound levels may
result in high volume; particular care should be taken when
headphones are used.
Option Description
Highlights
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The Live View Display: Movies
Item Description
q“No movie” icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded.
wHeadphone volume
Volume of audio output to headphones.
Displayed when third-party headphones are
connected (0184).
eMicrophone
sensitivity Microphone sensitivity (0183).
rSound level
Sound level for audio recording. Displayed in red
if level is too high; adjust microphone sensitivity
accordingly.
tTime remaining The recording time available for movies.
yMovie frame size The frame size for movie recording (0188).
uHighlight display
indicator Displayed when highlight display is on (0184).
i“No power
aperture” indicator
Indicates that power aperture is unavailable
(0184).
oElectronic VR
indicator
Displayed when electronic vibration reduction is
on (0184).
!0 Wind noise
reduction
Displayed when wind noise reduction is on
(0183).
!1 Frequency response The current frequency response (0183).
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DThe Count Down Display
A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends
automatically (the timer turns red if live view is about to end to protect
the internal circuits or, if an option other than No limit is selected for
Custom Setting c4—Monitor off delay > Live view; 0263—5 s
before the monitor is due to turn off automatically). Depending on
shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately when live
view is selected. Movie recording will end automatically when the
timer expires, regardless of the amount of recording time available.
AAdjusting Settings During Movie Recording
Headphone volume can not be adjusted during recording. If an option
other than I(microphone off) is currently selected, microphone
sensitivity can be changed to any setting other than I while recording
is in progress.
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Viewing and Hiding Indicators
To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the R button.
Virtual horizon Information on Information off
Histogram Framing guides
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Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality
The Frame size/frame rate option in the movie shooting menu
is used to choose the movie frame size (in pixels) and frame rate.
You can also choose from two Movie quality options: high and
normal. Together, these options determine the maximum bit
rate, as shown in the following table.
Option 1
Maximum bit rate (Mbps)
(★ high quality/Normal)
Maximum
length
r3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 30p2
144
29 min. 59 s3
s3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 25p2
t3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 24p2
y/y1920 × 1080; 60p 48/24
z/z1920 × 1080; 50p
1/11920 × 1080; 30p
24/12
2/21920 × 1080; 25p
3/31920 × 1080; 24p
4/41280 × 720; 60p
5/51280 × 720; 50p
1Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps for values listed as 30p, 23.976 fps for values listed as 24p, and
59.94 fps for values listed as 60p.
2 When this option is selected, k is displayed in the monitor and movie quality is fixed at
“high”.
3 Each movie will be recorded across up to 8 files of up to 4 GB each. The number of files and the
length of each file vary with the options selected for Frame size/frame rate and
Movie quality.
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Indices
If Index marking is assigned to a control
using Custom Setting g1 (Custom
control assignment, 0267), you can
press the selected control during
recording to add indices that can be used
to locate frames during editing and
playback (0195; note that indices can
not be added in i mode). Up to 20
indices can be added to each movie.
ASee Also
For information on:
•Frame size, frame rate, microphone sensitivity, and ISO sensitivity, see
“The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options” (0257).
•Choosing the role played by the J button, see A > Custom Setting
f2 (OK button; 0266).
•Choosing the roles of the Fn1, Fn2, and A AE-L/AF-L buttons, see A >
Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment; 0267).
•Choosing whether the shutter-release button can be used to start
live view or to start and end movie recording, see A > Custom
Setting g1 (Custom control assignment) > Shutter-release button
(0267).
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The Movie Crop
Movies have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 and are recorded using a
crop that varies with the frame size and the option selected for
Choose image area in the movie shooting menu (0188, 257).
Movie crop sizes are given below:
•At a frame size of 3840 × 2160, the movie crop is approximately
16.2 × 9.1 mm, regardless of the option selected for Choose
image area. The apparent focal length is approximately 1.5×
greater than that for DX format.
•With DX selected for Choose image area and a frame size of
1920 × 1080 or 1280 × 720, the movie crop is approximately
23.5 × 13.3 mm.
•With 1.3× selected for Choose image area and a frame size of
1920 × 1080 or 1280 × 720, the movie crop is approximately
18.0 × 10.1 mm. The apparent focal length is approximately
1.3× greater than that for DX format.
1920 × 1080 and
1280 × 720 (DX)
1920 × 1080 and
1280 × 720 (1.3×)
3840 × 2160
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Taking Photos in Movie Mode
To take photos in movie mode (either in live view or
during movie recording), select Take photos for
Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment) >
Shutter-release button (0267). Photos with an
aspect ratio of 16 : 9 can then be taken at any time by pressing
the shutter-release button all the way down. If movie recording
is in progress, recording will end and the footage recorded to
that point will be saved.
Except at a frame size of 3840 × 2160 (0188), photographs are
recorded in the format selected for Image quality in the photo
shooting menu (097); photos taken at a frame size of
3840 × 2160 are recorded at an image quality of JPEG fine★. For
information on image size, see “Image Size” (0192). Note that
the exposure for photographs can not be previewed when the
live view selector is rotated to 1; accurate results can be
achieved in mode M by previewing exposure with the live view
selector rotated to C.
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❚❚ Image Size
The size of photos taken in movie mode varies with the movie
frame size (0188) and, in the case of photos taken at frame sizes
of 1920 × 1080 and 1280 × 720, with the image area and the
option selected for Image size in the photo shooting menu
(099).
Frame size Image area Image size Size (pixels)
3840 × 2160 — 3840 × 2160
1920 × 1080
1280 × 720
DX
Large 5568 × 3128
Medium 4176 × 2344
Small 2784 × 1560
1.3×
Large 4272 × 2400
Medium 3200 × 1800
Small 2128 × 1192
AHDMI
If the camera is connected to an HDMI device, the view through the
lens will appear both in the camera monitor and on the HDMI device.
AWireless Remote Controllers and Remote Cords
If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g1 (Custom control
assignment) > Shutter-release button (0267), the shutter-release
buttons on optional wireless remote controllers and remote cords
(0287) can be pressed halfway to start live view or pressed all the way
down to start and end movie recording.
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DRecording Movies
Movies are recorded in the sRGB color space. Flicker, banding, or
distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under
fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or with subjects that are
in motion, particularly if the camera is panned horizontally or an object
moves horizontally at high speed through frame (for information on
reducing flicker and banding, see Flicker reduction, 0259). Flicker
may also appear while power aperture is in use. Jagged edges, color
fringing, moiré, and bright spots may also appear. Bright regions or
bands may appear in some areas of the frame with flashing signs and
other intermittent light sources or if the subject is briefly illuminated
by a strobe or other bright, momentary light source. Avoid pointing
the camera at the sun or other strong light sources. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in damage to the camera’s internal
circuitry. Note that noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines)
and unexpected colors may appear if you zoom in on the view through
the lens (057) in movie mode.
Flash lighting can not be used.
Recording ends automatically if the lens is removed or the mode dial
or the live view selector is rotated to a new setting.
Using live view for extended periods may
cause the grip and areas of the camera
around the monitor to become hot. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
ABeeps During Live View
A beep may sound if you adjust aperture, use the live view selector, or
rotate the mode dial during live view. This does not indicate an error or
malfunction.
This area becomes
particularly hot.
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Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0225).
Tap the a icon in the monitor or press J to start playback; your
current position is indicated by the movie progress bar.
The following operations can be performed:
Viewing Movies
1 icon Length Current position/total length
a icon Movie
progress bar
Volume Guide
To Description
Pause Press 3 to pause playback.
Play Press J to resume playback when the movie is
paused or during rewind/advance.
Rewind/advance
Press 4 to rewind, 2 to
advance. Speed
increases with each press, from 2× to 4× to 8× to
16×; keep the control pressed to skip to the
beginning or end of the movie (the first frame is
indicated by a h in top right corner of monitor,
the last frame by a i). If playback is paused, the
movie rewinds or advances one frame at a time;
keep the control pressed for continuous rewind
or advance.
Start
slow-motion
playback
Press 3 while the movie is paused to start slow-
motion playback.
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Skip 10 s Rotate the main command dial one stop to skip
ahead or back 10 s.
Skip ahead/back
Rotate the sub-command dial to skip to the next
or previous index, or to skip to the last or first
frame if the movie contains no indices.
Adjust volume Press X (T) to increase volume, W(Z) to
decrease.
Trim movie Press the i button to view movie editing options
(0196).
Exit Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.
Return to shooting
mode
Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit
to shooting mode.
AThe p Icon
Movies with indices (0189) are indicated by
a p icon in full-frame playback.
To Description
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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 (0225).
2Pause the movie on the new
opening frame.
Play the movie back as described in
“Viewing Movies” (0194), pressing
J to start and resume playback and
3 to pause and pressing 4 or 2 or
rotating the main or sub-command
dial to locate the desired frame. Your
approximate position in the movie can be ascertained from
the movie progress bar. Pause playback when you reach the
new opening frame.
Editing Movies
Option Description
9Choose start/end point Create a copy from which unwanted footage
has been removed.
4Save selected frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still.
Movie progress bar
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3Select Choose start/end point.
Press the i button, then highlight
Choose start/end point and press J.
4Select Start point.
To create a copy that begins from the
current frame, highlight Start point
and press J. The frames before the
current frame will be removed when
you save the copy in Step 9.
5Confirm the new start point.
If the desired frame is not currently
displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or
rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or back,
rotate the main command dial one
stop; to skip to an index, or to the first
or last frame if the movie contains no
indices, rotate the sub-command dial).
Start point
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6Choose the end point.
Press L (U) to switch from the start
point (w) to the end point (x) selection
tool and then select the closing frame
as described in Step 5. The frames
after the selected frame will be
removed when you save the copy in
Step 9.
7Create the copy.
Once the desired closing frame is displayed, press 1.
8Preview the movie.
To preview the copy, highlight
Preview and press J (to interrupt the
preview and return to the save
options menu, press 1). To abandon
the current copy and select a new
start point or end point as described
above, highlight Cancel and press J; to save the copy,
proceed to Step 9.
L (U) button
End point
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9Save 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.
ATrimming 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.
ARemoving Opening or Closing Footage
To remove only the opening footage from the movie, proceed to Step
7 without pressing the L(U) button in Step 6. To remove only the
closing footage, select End point in Step 4, select the closing frame,
and proceed to Step 7 without pressing the L(U) button in Step 6.
AThe Retouch Menu
Movies can also be edited using the Edit movie option in the retouch
menu (0277).
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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 in
“Viewing Movies” (0194), 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 i button, then highlight
Save selected frame and press J to
create a JPEG copy of the current
frame (097).
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 (0231).
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Other Shooting Options
During viewfinder photography, you can
press the R button to view an
information display in the monitor listing
such data as shutter speed, aperture,
number of exposures remaining, and AF-
area mode.
The R Button (Viewfinder Photography)
R button
1Shooting mode ................................6
2Flexible program indicator......... 73
3Flash sync indicator....................265
4Shutter speed ..........................74, 76
5Aperture (f-number) ..............75, 76
6Release mode ................................ 86
Continuous shooting speed....... 86
7Active D-Lighting indicator......153
8Picture Control indicator........... 148
9Image area indicator.................... 93
10 “k” (appears when memory
remains for over 1000
exposures)..................................... 47
11 Number of exposures
remaining ..................................... 47
Time-lapse recording
indicator ...................................... 259
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12 Exposure indicator ........................77
Exposure compensation
display.......................................... 127
Bracketing progress indicator
Exposure and flash
bracketing........................... 210
WB bracketing....................... 215
13 White balance ............................. 130
White balance fine-tuning
indicator ...................................... 134
14 Image comment indicator ....... 270
15 Copyright information .............. 271
16 Image size........................................99
17 Image quality .................................97
18 Autofocus mode......................... 100
19 AF-area mode indicator............ 103
20 Metering....................................... 123
21 Exposure and flash bracketing
indicator ...................................... 210
WB bracketing indicator........... 215
ADL bracketing indicator ......... 219
HDR indicator .............................. 155
22 ADL bracketing amount ........... 219
HDR strength............................... 156
Multiple exposure indicator .... 256
ATurning the Monitor Off
To clear shooting or flash information from the monitor, press the R
button again or press the shutter-release button halfway.
The monitor
will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about
4seconds.
The monitor will also turn off if you cover the eye sensor or
look through the viewfinder.
For information on choosing how long
the monitor remains on before turning off automatically, see Custom
Setting c4 (Monitor off delay, 0
263
).
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Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.
23 Bluetooth connection indicator
.......................................................273
Airplane mode.............................272
24 Wi-Fi connection indicator
..............................................272, 273
Eye-Fi connection indicator .....273
25 Satellite signal indicator............224
26 Long exposure noise reduction
indicator.......................................255
27 Vignette control indicator ........255
28 Auto distortion control..............255
29 Electronic front-curtain shutter
.......................................................264
30 Exposure delay mode ................264
31
Vibration reduction indicator
....265
32 Interval timer indicator .............256
Time-lapse indicator ..................259
“Clock not set” indicator ...........204
33 “Beep” indicator.......................... 271
34 Battery indicator ........................... 46
35 ISO sensitivity indicator ............118
ISO sensitivity .............................. 118
Auto ISO sensitivity indicator
.... 120
36 i icon............................................. 205
37 Flash mode.......................... 159, 161
38 Flash control indicator............... 164
39 FV lock indicator ......................... 169
40 Flash compensation
indicator ...................................... 167
Flash compensation value........ 167
41 Exposure compensation
indicator ...................................... 127
Exposure compensation
value ............................................. 127
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ASee Also
For information on changing the color of the lettering in the
information display, see B > Information display (0269).
AThe Y (“Clock Not Set”) Icon
The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power
source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is
installed or the camera is powered by an optional power connector
and AC adapter (0287). Two days of charging will power the clock for
about three months. If a Y icon flashes in the information display, the
clock has been reset and the date and time recorded with new
photographs will not be correct. Use the Time zone and date > Date
and time option in the setup menu to set the clock to the correct time
and date (0268).
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To access the options below, press the i
button during viewfinder and live view
photography. Use the touch screen or
navigate the menu using the multi
selector and J button, using the multi
selector to highlight items and pressing
J to view options. To return to shooting
mode, press the shutter-release button
halfway.
❚❚ Viewfinder Photography
❚❚ Live View Photography
The i Button
Option 0
Custom control assignment 266
Choose image area 93
Set Picture Control 148
Active D-Lighting 153
Long exposure NR 255
High ISO NR 255
Remote control mode (ML-L3) 175
Option 0
Choose image area 93
Image quality 97
Image size 99
Set Picture Control 148
Active D-Lighting 153
Remote control mode (ML-L3) 175
Electronic front-curtain shutter 264
Exposure preview 78
Monitor brightness 269
i button
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The camera settings listed
below can be restored to
default values by holding the
W (Z) and E buttons down
together for more than two
seconds (these buttons are
marked by a green dot). The
control panel turns off briefly
while settings are reset.
❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Photo Shooting Menu
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default
Settings
Option Default
Image quality JPEG normal
Image size Large
ISO sensitivity settings
ISO sensitivity
P, S, A, M100
Other modes Auto
Auto ISO sensitivity control Off
White balance Auto > Normal
Fine tuning A-B: 0, G-M: 0
Picture Control settings 1Unmodified
HDR (high dynamic range) Off2
Flicker reduction
Flicker reduction setting Disable
Flicker reduction indicator On
Remote control mode (ML-L3) Off
Multiple exposure Off3
Interval timer shooting Off4
E button
W (Z) button
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1 Current Picture Control only.
2 HDR strength is not reset.
3 If multiple exposure is currently in progress, shooting will end and multiple exposure will be
created from exposures recorded to that point. Gain and number of shots are not reset.
4 If interval timer shooting is currently in progress, shooting will end. Starting date, time,
shooting interval, number of intervals and shots, and exposure smoothing are not reset.
❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Movie Shooting Menu
❚❚ Other Settings
Option Default
ISO sensitivity settings
ISO sensitivity (mode M) 100
Auto ISO control (mode M) Off
Maximum sensitivity 51200
White balance Same as photo settings
Active D-Lighting Off
Electronic VR Off
Option Default
Autofocus (viewfinder)
Autofocus mode
%AF-S
Other modes AF-A
AF-area mode
n, x, 0, 1, 2, 3Single-point AF
m, w51-point dynamic-area AF
i, j, k, l, p, o, r, s, t, u, v, y, z,
f, d, e, ', u, P, S, A, MAuto-area AF
Autofocus (live view)
Autofocus mode AF-S
AF-area mode
m, r, w, %, f, d, e, ', u, 1, 2, 3, P, S,
A, MWide-area AF
n, 0Normal-area AF
i, j, k, l, p, o, s, t, u, v, x, y, zFace-priority AF
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Focus point 1Center
Exposure preview Off
Multi-selector power aperture Disable
Highlight display Off
Headphone volume 15
Metering Matrix
AE lock hold Off
Bracketing Off2
Flash compensation Off
Exposure compensation Off
Flash mode
i, k, p, n, w, f, d, 'Auto
sAuto+red-eye reduction
oAuto+slow sync
0, P, S, A, MFill flash
eOff
FV lock Off
Flexible program Off
Exposure delay mode Off
1 Focus point not displayed if auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode.
2 Number of shots is reset to zero. Bracketing increment is reset to 1 EV (exposure/flash
bracketing) or 1 (white balance bracketing). YAuto is selected for the second shot of two-
shot ADL bracketing programs.
Option Default
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Bracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active
D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot,
“bracketing” the current value. Choose in situations in which
getting the right settings is difficult and there is not time to
check results and adjust settings with each shot, or to
experiment with different settings for the same subject.
Bracketing is adjusted using the Auto
bracketing set option in the photo
shooting menu, which contains the
following options:
•AE & flash bracketing: The camera varies
exposure and flash level over a series of
photographs (0210). Note that flash
bracketing is available in i-TTL and, where supported, auto
aperture (qA) flash control modes only (0165).
•AE bracketing: The camera varies exposure over a series of
photographs.
•Flash bracketing: The camera varies flash level over a series of
photographs.
•WB bracketing: The camera creates multiple copies of each
photograph, each with a different white balance (0215).
•ADL bracketing: The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series
of photographs (0219).
Bracketing (P, S, A, and M Modes Only)
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❚❚ Exposure and Flash Bracketing
Vary exposure and/or flash level over a series of photographs.
1Choose the number of shots.
Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to
choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence.
At settings other than zero, a M icon
is displayed in the control panel. D
appears in the viewfinder, while the
information display provides a
bracketing indicator and an icon
showing the type of bracketing:
v (exposure and flash bracketing), w (exposure
bracketing only), or x (flash bracketing only).
Exposure modified by:
0EV
Exposure modified by:
–1 EV
Exposure modified by:
+1 EV
Number of
shots
Exposure and flash
bracketing indicator
BKT button Main command
dial
Shots remaining/number of shots
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2Select an exposure increment.
Pressing the BKT button and rotate the sub-command dial to
choose the exposure increment.
At default settings, the size of the increment can be chosen
from 0.3 (1
/
3), 0.7 (2
/
3), 1, 2, and 3 EV. The bracketing programs
with an increment of 0.3 (1
/
3) EV are listed below.
Note that for exposure increments of 2 EV or more, the
maximum number of shots is 5; if a higher value was selected
in Step 1, the number of shots will automatically be set to 5.
Exposure increment
BKT button Sub-command
dial
Information display No. of
shots Bracketing order (EVs)
00
30/+0.3/+0.7
30/–0.7/–0.3
20/+0.3
20/–0.3
30/–0.3/+0.3
5 0/–0.7/–0.3/+0.3/+0.7
7 0/–1.0/–0.7/–0.3/+0.3/+0.7/+1.0
90/–1.3/–1.0/–0.7/–0.3/+0.3/+0.7/
+1.0/+1.3
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3Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level
shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program
selected. Modifications to exposure are added to
those made with exposure compensation (0127).
A bracketing progress indicator is displayed while bracketing
is in effect. A segment will disappear from the indicator after
each shot.
No. shots: 3; increment: 0.7 Display after first shot
ALive View
In live view, bracketing settings are displayed in the monitor.
ASee Also
For information on:
•Choosing the size of the increment, see A > Custom Setting b2 (EV
steps for exposure cntrl, 0262).
•Choosing the order in which bracketing is performed, see A >
Custom Setting e5 (Bracketing order, 0266).
•Choosing the role of the BKT button, see A > Custom Setting f1
(Custom control assignment) > BKT button + y (0266).
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❚❚ Canceling Bracketing
To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main
command dial until no shots remain in the bracketing sequence
and the bracketing indicators in the control panel and
viewfinder have turned off. The program last in effect will be
restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can
also be cancelled by performing a two-button reset (0206),
although in this case the bracketing program will not be
restored the next time bracketing is activated.
AZero Shots
The live view display shows “–/–” when no shots remain in the
bracketing sequence.
AExposure and Flash Bracketing
In continuous release modes (086), shooting will pause after the
number of shots specified in the bracketing program have been taken.
Shooting will resume the next time the shutter-release button is
pressed. In self-timer mode, the camera will take one shot each time
the shutter-release button is pressed, regardless of the option selected
for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer) > Number of shots (0263); the
interval between shots is however controlled by Custom Setting c3
(Self-timer) > Interval between shots. In other modes, one shot will
be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
If the memory card fills before all shots in the sequence have been
taken, shooting can be resumed from the next shot in the sequence
after the memory card has been replaced or shots have been deleted
to make room on the memory card. If the camera is turned off before
all shots in the sequence have been taken, bracketing will resume from
the next shot in the sequence when the camera is turned on.
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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 On is
selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control
(0120) in modes P, S, and A, the camera will automatically vary ISO
sensitivity for optimum exposure when the limits of the camera
exposure system are exceeded; in mode M, the camera will first use
auto ISO sensitivity control to bring exposure as close as possible to
the optimum and then bracket this exposure by varying shutter speed.
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❚❚ White Balance Bracketing
The camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each
with a different white balance.
1Choose the number of shots.
Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to
choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence.
At settings other than zero, M and
D are displayed respectively in the
control panel and viewfinder; a
y icon and a bracketing
indicator appear in the information
display.
Number of
shots
WB bracketing
indicator
BKT button Main command
dial
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2Select a white balance increment.
Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to
choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is
roughly equivalent to 5 mired.
Choose from increments of 1 (5 mired), 2 (10 mired), or 3
(15 mired). Higher B values correspond to increased amounts
of blue, higher A values to increased amounts of amber
(0134). The bracketing programs with an increment of 1 are
listed below.
White balance increment
BKT button Sub-command
dial
Information display No. of
shots
White balance
increment Bracketing order
21B 0/1B
21A 0/1A
3 1A, 1B 0/1A/1B
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3Frame a photograph, focus, and
shoot.
Each shot will be processed to create
the number of copies specified in the
bracketing program, and each copy will have a different
white balance. Modifications to white balance are added to
the white balance adjustment made with white balance fine-
tuning.
If the number of shots in the
bracketing program is greater than
the number of exposures
remaining, n will flash in the
control panel, a flashing j icon
will appear in the viewfinder, and
the shutter release will be disabled.
Shooting can begin when a new
memory card is inserted.
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❚❚ Canceling Bracketing
To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main
command dial until no shots remain in the bracketing sequence
and the bracketing indicators in the control panel and
viewfinder have turned off. The program last in effect will be
restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can
also be cancelled by performing a two-button reset (0206),
although in this case the bracketing program will not be
restored the next time bracketing is activated.
ALive View
In live view, bracketing settings are displayed in the monitor.
AZero Shots
The live view display shows “–/–” when no shots remain in the
bracketing sequence.
AWhite Balance Bracketing
White balance bracketing is not available at an image quality of NEF
(RAW). Selecting an NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG option cancels
white balance bracketing.
White balance bracketing affects only color temperature (the amber-
blue axis in the white balance fine-tuning display, 0134). No
adjustments are made on the green-magenta axis.
In self-timer mode (089), the number of copies specified in the white-
balance program will be created each time the shutter is released,
regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer) >
Number of shots (0263).
If the camera is turned off while the memory card access lamp is lit, the
camera will power off only after all photographs in the sequence have
been recorded.
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❚❚ ADL Bracketing
The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures.
1Choose the number of shots.
Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to
choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence.
At settings other than zero, M and
D are displayed respectively in the
control panel and viewfinder; a
z icon and the bracketing
amount appear in the information
display.
ADL bracketing
amount
Number of
shots
BKT button Main command
dial
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Choose two shots to take one photograph with Active
D-Lighting off and another at a selected value. Choose three
to five shots to take a series of photographs with Active
D-Lighting set to Off, Low, and Normal (three shots), Off,
Low, Normal, and High (four shots), or Off, Low, Normal,
High, and Extra high (five shots). If you choose more than
two shots, proceed to Step 3.
2Select Active D-Lighting.
Pressing the BKT button,
rotate the sub-command
dial to choose Active
D-Lighting.
Active D-Lighting is shown in the information display and
control panel.
Active D-Lighting Information display Control panel display
YAuto
RLow
QNormal
PHigh
ZExtra high
BKT button Sub-command
dial
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3Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-by-
shot according to the bracketing program
selected. A bracketing progress indicator is
displayed while bracketing is in effect. A segment will
disappear from the indicator after each shot.
No. shots: 3 Display after first shot
ALive View
In live view, bracketing settings are displayed in the monitor.
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❚❚ Canceling Bracketing
To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main
command dial until no shots remain in the bracketing sequence
and the bracketing indicators in the control panel and
viewfinder have turned off. The program last in effect will be
restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can
also be cancelled by performing a two-button reset (0206),
although in this case the bracketing program will not be
restored the next time bracketing is activated.
AZero Shots
The live view display shows “–/–” when no shots remain in the
bracketing sequence.
AADL Bracketing
In continuous release modes (086), shooting will pause after the
number of shots specified in the bracketing program have been taken.
Shooting will resume the next time the shutter-release button is
pressed. In self-timer mode, the camera will take one shot each time
the shutter-release button is pressed, regardless of the option selected
for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer) > Number of shots (0263); the
interval between shots is however controlled by Custom Setting c3
(Self-timer) > Interval between shots. In other modes, one shot will
be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
If the memory card fills before all shots in the sequence have been
taken, shooting can be resumed from the next shot in the sequence
after the memory card has been replaced or shots have been deleted
to make room on the memory card. If the camera is turned off before
all shots in the sequence have been taken, bracketing will resume from
the next shot in the sequence when the camera is turned on.
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The GP-1/GP-1A GPS unit (available separately) can be
connected to the camera’s accessory terminal (01) using the
cable supplied with the GP-1/GP-1A, allowing information on
the camera’s current position to be recorded when photographs
are taken. Turn the camera off before connecting the GP-1/
GP-1A; for more information, see the GP-1/GP-1A manual.
❚❚ Setup Menu Options
The Location data item in the setup menu contains the options
listed below.
•Position: The current latitude, longitude, altitude, and
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
•External GPS device options > Standby timer: Choose whether or not
the standby timer is enabled when a GPS unit is attached.
•External GPS device options > Set clock from satellite: Select Ye s to
synchronize the camera clock with the time reported by the
GPS device.
Location Data
Option Description
Enable
Standby timer enabled. The timer expires automatically if
no operations are performed for the period specified in
Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0263), reducing the
drain on the battery. If a GP-1 or GP-1A unit is connected,
the unit will remain active for a set period after the timer
expires; to allow the camera time to acquire location data,
the delay is extended by up to one minute after exposure
meters are activated or the camera is turned on.
Disable Standby timer disabled, ensuring uninterrupted recording
of location data.
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ASmart Devices
To download location data from a smart device and embed it in
subsequent photographs, establish a wireless connection and select
Yes for Location data > Download from smart device in the setup
menu (0271).
ACoordinated Universal Time (UTC)
UTC data is provided by the GPS device and is independent of the
camera clock.
AThe o Icon
Connection status is shown by the o icon:
•o (static): Location data acquired.
•o (flashing): The GP-1/GP-1A is searching for a signal. Pictures taken
while the icon is flashing do not include location data.
•No icon: No new location data have been received from the GP-1/
GP-1A for at least two seconds. Pictures taken when the o icon is not
displayed do not include location data.
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More on Playback
Full-Frame Playback
To play photographs back, press the K
button. The most recent photograph will
be displayed in the monitor. Additional
pictures can be displayed by flicking left
or right or pressing 4 or 2; to view
additional information on the current
photograph, press 1 or 3 (0231).
Thumbnail Playback
To view multiple images, press the
W(Z) button when a picture is
displayed full frame. The number of
images displayed increases from 4 to 9 to
72 each time the W(Z) button is
pressed, and decreases with each press
of the X button. Slide a finger over the
touch screen to scroll up or down or use
the multi selector to highlight images.
Viewing Images
Full-frame
playback
Thumbnail playback Calendar
playback
W (Z)
X (T)
W (Z)
X (T)
K button
W(Z) button
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Calendar Playback
To view images taken on a selected date,
press the W (Z) button when 72 images
are displayed.
Use the touch screen or multi selector
to highlight dates in the date list; the
pictures taken on the selected date
appear in the thumbnail list. Pressing J
or the W (Z) places the cursor in the
thumbnail list, where you can use the
multi selector to select images for full-
frame playback, playback zoom
(0240), protection (0242), or deletion
(0247), or press and hold the X (T) button to view the
currently highlighted picture full frame. Press the W (Z) button
to return to the date list. To exit to 72-frame playback, press the
X (T) button when the cursor is in the date list.
W(Z) button
Date list
Thumbnail list
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ARotate Tall
To display “tall” (portrait-orientation)
photographs in tall orientation, select On for
the Rotate tall option in the playback menu
(0251).
AImage Review
When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0250),
photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting
(because the camera is already in the correct orientation, images are
not rotated automatically during image review). In continuous release
modes, display begins when shooting ends, with the first photograph
in the current series displayed.
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Using the Touch Screen
During playback, the touch-sensitive monitor can be used to:
View other
images
Flick left or right to view other
images.
Scroll rapidly to
other images
In full frame view, you can
touch the bottom of the
display to display a frame
advance bar, then slide your
finger left or right to scroll
rapidly to other images.
Frame advance bar
Zoom in (photos
only)
Use stretch and pinch
gestures to zoom in and out
and slide to scroll (0240).
You can also give the display
two quick taps to zoom in
from full-frame playback or
cancel zoom.
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View thumbnails
To “zoom out” to a thumbnail
view (0225), use a pinch
gesture in full-frame
playback. Use pinch and
stretch to choose the number
of images displayed from 4, 9,
and 72 frames.
View movies
Tap the on-screen guide to
start movie playback (movies
are indicated by a 1 icon).
Tap the display to pause or
resume, or tap 6 to exit to
full-frame playback (note that
some of the icons in the
movie playback display do
not respond to touch-screen
operations).
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The i Button
Pressing the i button during full-frame
or thumbnail playback displays the
options listed below. Select options
using the touch screen or the multi
selector and J button.
•Rating: Rate the current picture (0243).
•Select to send to smart device/deselect
(photographs only): Select photos for
upload to a smart device.
•Retouch (photographs only): Use the
options in the retouch menu (0275) to
create a retouched copy of the current
photograph.
•Volume control (movies only): Adjust
playback volume for movies.
•Edit movie (movies only): Edit movies using the options in the edit
movie menu (0196). Movies can also be edited by pressing
the i button when movie playback is paused.
•Choose folder: Choose a folder for playback. Highlight a folder
and press J to view the pictures in the highlighted folder.
To exit the i-button menu and return to playback, press the
ibutton again.
i button
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Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-
frame playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo
information. Note that “image only”, shooting data, RGB
histograms, highlights, and overview data are only displayed if
corresponding option is selected for Playback display options
(0250). Location data are only displayed if embedded in the
picture (0223).
Photo Information
File information None (image only) Overview data
Highlights Location data
RGB histogram Shooting data
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❚❚ File Information
* Displayed only if Focus point is selected for Playback display options (0250)
and selected photograph was taken using viewfinder.
1Protect status............................... 242
2Retouch indicator....................... 275
3Upload marking .......................... 245
4Focus point *................................. 107
5AF area brackets *...........................51
6Frame number/total number of
frames
7Image quality .................................97
8Image size .......................................99
9Image area ......................................93
10 Time of recording....................... 268
11 Date of recording ....................... 268
12 Rating............................................ 243
13 Folder name................................. 252
14 File name...................................... 252
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❚❚ Highlights
1Image highlights *
2Folder number—frame
number ........................................252
3Current channel*
*Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be
overexposed) for the current channel. Hold W (Z)
button and press 4 or 2 to cycle through channels as
follows:
W (Z) button
RGB
(all channels)
R
(red)
G
(green)
B
(blue)
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❚❚ RGB Histogram
1Image highlights *
2Folder number—frame
number ........................................ 252
3White balance ............................. 130
Color temperature ............... 137
White balance
fine-tuning.......................... 134
Preset manual ....................... 139
4Current channel*
5Histogram (RGB channel). In all
histograms, horizontal axis gives
pixel brightness, vertical axis
number of pixels.
6Histogram (red channel)
7Histogram (green channel)
8Histogram (blue channel)
*Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be
overexposed) for the current channel. Hold W (Z)
button and press 4 or 2 to cycle through channels as
follows:
W (Z) button
RGB
(all channels)
R
(red)
G
(green)
B
(blue)
Highlight display off
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APlayback Zoom
To zoom in on the photograph when the
histogram is displayed, press X (T). Use
the X (T) and W (Z) 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.
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❚❚ Shooting Data
1Metering ....................................... 123
Shutter speed ..........................74, 76
Aperture....................................75, 76
2Shooting mode ................................6
ISO sensitivity1............................ 118
3Exposure compensation........... 127
Optimal exposure tuning2....... 262
4Focal length ................................. 284
5Lens data ...................................... 279
6Focus mode......................... 100, 115
Lens VR (vibration reduction) 3
7White balance ............................. 130
Color temperature ............... 137
White balance fine-tuning
... 134
Preset manual....................... 139
8Color space .................................. 254
9Camera name
10 Image area ......................................93
11 Folder number—frame
number........................................ 252
12 Flash type
13 Remote flash control
14 Flash mode................................... 159
15 Flash control ................................ 164
Flash compensation .................. 167
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16 Picture Control 4...........................148
17 High ISO noise reduction..........255
Long exposure noise
reduction ..................................... 255
18 Active D-Lighting........................153
19 HDR strength ...............................155
20 Vignette control.......................... 255
21 Retouch history........................... 275
22 Image comment ......................... 270
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1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on.
2 Displayed if Custom Setting b6 (Fine-tune optimal exposure, 0262) has been set
to a value other than zero for any metering method.
3 Displayed only if VR lens is attached.
4 Items displayed vary with Picture Control selected.
5 The fifth page of the shooting data is only displayed if copyright information was recorded with
the photograph using the Copyright information option in the setup menu.
❚❚ Location Data
The latitude, longitude, and other location data are supplied by
and vary with the GPS or smart device (0223). In the case of
movies, the data give the location at the start of recording.
23 Name of photographer5........... 271 24 Copyright holder5...................... 271
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❚❚ Overview Data
* Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on.
1Frame number/total number of
images
2Upload marking ..........................245
3Protect status...............................242
4Retouch indicator .......................275
5Camera name
6Image comment indicator........270
7Location data indicator .............223
8Histogram showing the
distribution of tones in the image
(0235).
9Image quality................................. 97
10 Image size....................................... 99
11 Image area...................................... 93
12 File name ......................................252
13 Time of recording .......................268
14 Folder name.................................252
15 Date of recording........................268
16 Rating ............................................ 243
17 Metering ....................................... 123
18 Shooting mode ................................6
19 Shutter speed ..........................74, 76
20 Aperture....................................75, 76
21 ISO sensitivity*............................ 118
22 Focal length ................................. 284
23 Active D-Lighting ....................... 153
24 Picture Control ............................ 148
25 Color space................................... 254
26 Flash mode.......................... 160, 162
27 White balance.............................. 130
Color temperature ............... 137
White balance fine-tuning
.... 134
Preset manual ....................... 139
28 Flash compensation................... 167
Commander mode
29 Exposure compensation ........... 127
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To zoom in on an image displayed in full-
frame playback, press the X(T)
button or give the display two quick taps.
The following operations can be
performed while zoom is in effect:
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
To Description
Zoom in or out/
view other areas of
image
Press X(T) or use
stretch gestures to
zoom in to a maximum
of approximately 34×
(large images in 24 × 16/
DX format), 26×
(medium images) or
17× (small images). Press W (Z) or use pinch
gestures to zoom out. While a photo is zoomed in,
use the multi selector or slide a finger over the
screen to view areas of the image not visible in the
monitor. Keep the multi selector pressed to scroll
rapidly to other areas of the frame. A navigation
window is displayed when the zoom ratio is
altered; the area currently visible in the monitor is
indicated by a yellow border. The bar under the
navigation window shows the zoom ratio, turning
green at a ratio of 1 : 1.
X (T) button
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Crop image
To crop the image to the area currently visible in
the monitor, press i, highlight Quick crop, and
press J. Note that Quick crop is not available
when the RGB histogram is displayed (0235).
Select faces
Faces detected during
zoom are indicated by
white borders in the
navigation window.
Rotate the sub-
command dial or tap
the on-screen guide to
view other faces.
View other images
Rotate the main command dial or tap the x or y
icons at the bottom of the display to view the
same location in other photos at the current zoom
ratio. Playback zoom is cancelled when a movie is
displayed.
Change protect
status
Press L (U) to protect or remove protection
from images (0242).
Return to shooting
mode
Press the shutter-release button halfway or press
the K button to exit to shooting mode.
Display menus Press G to view the menus (0250).
To Description
On-screen guide
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In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, the
L(U) button can be used to protect photographs from
accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the
O(Q) button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note
that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is
formatted (0268).
To protect a photograph:
1Select an image.
Display the image in full-frame playback or playback zoom or
highlight it in the thumbnail list.
2Press the L(U) button.
The photograph will be marked with a
P icon. To remove protection from
the photograph so that it can be
deleted, display the photograph or
highlight it in the thumbnail list and
then press the L(U) button.
Protecting Photographs from Deletion
ARemoving Protection from All Images
To remove protection from all images in the folder or folders currently
selected in the Playback folder menu, press the L (U) and O (Q)
buttons together for about two seconds during playback.
L (U) button
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Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion.
Ratings can also be viewed in ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D.
Rating is not available with protected images.
Rating Individual Pictures
1Select an image.
Display or highlight the image.
2Display playback options.
Press the i 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. Press J to complete
the operation.
Rating Pictures
i button
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Rating Multiple Pictures
Use the Rating option in the playback menu to rate multiple
pictures.
1Select Rating.
Highlight Rating in the playback
menu and press 2.
2Rate pictures.
Use the multi selector to highlight
pictures (to view the currently
highlighted picture full frame, press
and hold the X/T button) and
then press and hold the W (Z)
button while pressing 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. Press J to
complete the operation.
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Follow the steps below to select photos for upload to the smart
device. Movies can not be selected for upload.
Selecting Individual Photos
1Select a photo.
Display the photo or highlight it in the thumbnail list in
thumbnail playback.
2Display playback options.
Press the i button to display playback
options.
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 W icon; to deselect,
display or highlight the image and
repeat Steps 2 and 3.
Selecting Photos for Upload
i button
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Selecting Multiple Photos
Follow the steps below to change the upload status of multiple
photos.
1Choose Select image(s).
In the playback menu, select Select to
send to smart device, then highlight
Select image(s) and press 2.
2Select photos.
Use the multi selector to highlight photos and press the
W(Z) button to select or deselect (to view the highlighted
picture full screen, press and hold the X/T button).
Selected photos are marked by a W icon.
3Press J.
Press J to complete the operation.
ADeselecting All Photos
To deselect all photos, select Select to send to smart device in the
playback menu, highlight Deselect all, and press J. A confirmation
dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J to remove upload
marking from all photos on the memory card.
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To delete the current photograph, press the O (Q) button. To
delete multiple selected photographs, all photographs taken on
a selected date, or all photographs in the current playback
folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once
deleted, photographs can not be recovered. Note that pictures
that are protected or hidden can not be deleted.
During Playback
Press the O (Q) button to delete the current photograph.
1Press the O (Q) button.
A confirmation dialog will be
displayed.
2Press the O (Q) button again.
To delete the photograph, press the
O(Q) button. To exit without
deleting the photograph, press the K
button.
Deleting Photographs
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 (Q) button (0226).
ASee Also
For information on choosing the image displayed after an image is
deleted, see K > After delete (0251).
O (Q) button
O (Q) 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 pictures.
Use the multi selector to highlight a
picture and press the W (Z) button
to select or deselect. Selected pictures
are marked by a O icon (to view the
highlighted picture full screen, press
and hold the X/T button). Repeat
as desired to select additional
pictures.
2Press J to complete the operation.
A confirmation dialog will be
displayed; highlight Yes and press J.
Option Description
QSelected Delete selected pictures (0248).
nSelect date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date (0249).
RAll Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for
playback (0250).
W (Z) button
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❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date
1Select dates.
Highlight a date and press 2 to select
all pictures taken on the highlighted
date. Selected dates are marked with
a M icon. Repeat as desired to select
additional dates; to deselect a date,
highlight it and press 2.
2Press J to complete the operation.
A confirmation dialog will be
displayed; highlight Yes and press J.
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Menu List
This section lists the options available in the camera menus. For
more information, see the Menu Guide.
DThe Playback Menu: Managing Images
Delete
Selected Delete multiple images (0248).
Select date
All
Playback folder (defaults to All)
(Folder name) Choose a folder for playback.
All
Current
Hide image
Select/set Hide or reveal images. Hidden images
are displayed only in the “Hide image”
menu and cannot be played back.
Select date
Deselect all
Playback display options
Basic photo info Choose the information available in the
playback photo information display
(0231).
Focus point
Additional photo info
None (image only)
Highlights
RGB histogram
Shooting data
Overview
Image review (defaults to Off)
On Choose whether pictures are
automatically displayed in the monitor
immediately after shooting (0227).
Off
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After delete (defaults to Show next)
Show next Choose the picture displayed after an
image is deleted.
Show previous
Continue as before
Auto image rotation (defaults to On)
On Choose whether to record camera
orientation when taking photographs.
Off
Rotate tall (defaults to On)
On Choose whether to rotate “tall”
(portrait-orientation) pictures for
display during playback (0227).
Off
Slide show
Start View a slide show of the pictures in the
current playback folder.
Image type
Frame interval
Rating
Rate multiple pictures (0244).
Select to send to smart device
Select image(s) Select photos for upload to a smart
device (0246).
Deselect all
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CThe Photo Shooting Menu: Photo Shooting
Options
Reset photo shooting menu
Yes Select Yes to restore photo shooting
menu options to their default values.
No
Storage folder
Rename Select the folder in which subsequent
images will be stored.
Select folder by number
Select folder from list
File naming
File naming Choose the three-letter prefix used in
naming the image files in which
photographs are stored. The default
prefix is “DSC”.
Flash control
Flash control mode (built-in) Choose the flash control mode or adjust
settings for wireless flash photography
(0164).
Flash control mode (external)
Wireless flash options
Group flash options
Radio remote flash info
Choose image area (defaults to DX (24×16))
DX (24×16) Choose the image area (093).
1.3× (18×12)
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Image quality (defaults to JPEG normal)
NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine★Choose a file format and compression
ratio (image quality, 097). The
compression for options indicated by a
star (“★”) prioritizes quality, while that
for images without a star gives priority
to reducing file size.
NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine
NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal★
NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal
NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic★
NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic
NEF (RAW)
JPEG fine★
JPEG fine
JPEG normal★
JPEG normal
JPEG basic★
JPEG basic
Image size (defaults to Large)
Large Choose the image size, in pixels (099).
Medium
Small
NEF (RAW) recording
NEF (RAW) compression Choose the type of compression and
the bit depth for NEF (RAW) images.
NEF (RAW) bit depth
ISO sensitivity settings
ISO sensitivity Adjust ISO sensitivity settings for
photographs (0118, 120).
Auto ISO sensitivity control
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White balance (defaults to Auto)
Auto Match white balance to the light source
(0130).
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Direct sunlight
Flash
Cloudy
Shade
Choose color temp.
Preset manual
Set Picture Control (defaults to Auto)
Auto Choose how new photos will be
processed. Select according to the type
of scene or your creative intent (0148).
Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Portrait
Landscape
Flat
Manage Picture Control
Save/edit Create custom Picture Controls (0149).
Rename
Delete
Load/save
Color space (defaults to sRGB)
sRGB Choose a color space for photographs.
Adobe RGB
Active D-Lighting (defaults to Off)
Auto Preserve details in highlights and
shadows, creating photographs with
natural contrast (0153).
Extra high
High
Normal
Low
Off
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Long exposure NR (defaults to Off)
On Reduce “noise” (bright spots or fog) in
photos taken at slow shutter speeds.
Off
High ISO NR (defaults to Normal)
High Reduce “noise” (randomly-spaced
bright pixels) in photos taken at high
ISO sensitivities.
Normal
Low
Off
Vignette control (defaults to Normal)
High Reduce the drop in brightness at the
edges of photographs when using type
G, E, and D lenses (PC lenses excluded).
The effect is most noticeable at
maximum aperture.
Normal
Low
Off
Auto distortion control (defaults to Off)
On Reduce barrel distortion when shooting
with wide-angle lenses and to reduce
pin-cushion distortion when shooting
with long lenses.
Off
Flicker reduction
Flicker reduction setting This option takes effect during
viewfinder photography. Select Enable
for Flicker reduction setting to adjust
shot timing to reduce the effects of
flicker under fluorescent or mercury
vapor lighting. The Flicker reduction
indicator item controls whether a
FLICKER icon is displayed in the
viewfinder when flicker is detected.
Flicker reduction indicator
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Remote control mode (ML-L3) (defaults to Off)
Delayed remote Choose how the camera behaves when
used with an ML-L3 remote control.
Quick-response remote
Remote mirror-up
Off
Auto bracketing set (defaults to AE & flash bracketing)
AE & flash bracketing Choose the setting or settings
bracketed when auto bracketing is in
effect (0209).
AE bracketing
Flash bracketing
WB bracketing
ADL bracketing
Multiple exposure
Multiple exposure mode Record from two to ten NEF (RAW)
exposures as a single photograph.
Number of shots
Overlay mode
Keep all exposures
HDR (high dynamic range)
HDR mode Preserve details in highlights and
shadows when photographing high-
contrast scenes (0155).
HDR strength
Interval timer shooting
Start Take photographs at the selected
interval until the specified number of
shots has been recorded.
Start options
Interval
No. of intervals×shots/interval
Exposure smoothing
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1The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting
Options
Reset movie shooting menu
Yes Select Yes to restore movie shooting
menu options to their default values.
No
File naming
Choose the three-letter prefix used in
naming the image files in which movies
are stored. The default prefix is “DSC”.
Choose image area (defaults to DX)
DX Choose the image area (0190).
1.3×
Frame size/frame rate (defaults to 1920×1080; 60p)
3840×2160; 30p Choose movie frame size (in pixels) and
frame rate (0188).
3840×2160; 25p
3840×2160; 24p
1920×1080; 60p
1920×1080; 50p
1920×1080; 30p
1920×1080; 25p
1920×1080; 24p
1280× 720; 60p
1280× 720; 50p
Movie quality (defaults to High quality)
High quality Choose movie quality (0188).
Normal
Movie file type (defaults to MOV)
MOV Choose the movie file type.
MP4
ISO sensitivity settings
Maximum sensitivity Adjust ISO sensitivity settings for
movies.
Auto ISO control (mode M)
ISO sensitivity (mode M)
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White balance (defaults to Same as photo settings)
Same as photo settings Choose the white balance for movies
(0130). Select Same as photo
settings to use the option currently
selected for photos.
Auto
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Direct sunlight
Cloudy
Shade
Choose color temp.
Preset manual
Set Picture Control (defaults to Same as photo settings)
Same as photo settings Choose a Picture Control for movies
(0148). Select Same as photo
settings to use the option currently
selected for photos.
Auto
Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Portrait
Landscape
Flat
Manage Picture Control
Save/edit Create custom Picture Controls (0149).
Rename
Delete
Load/save
Active D-Lighting (defaults to Off)
Same as photo settings Preserve details in highlights and
shadows, creating movies with natural
contrast (0153). Select Same as photo
settings to use the option currently
selected for photos.
Extra high
High
Normal
Low
Off
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High ISO NR (defaults to Normal)
High Reduce “noise” (randomly-spaced
bright pixels) in movies recorded at high
ISO sensitivities.
Normal
Low
Off
Flicker reduction (defaults to Auto)
Auto Reduce flicker and banding caused by
fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting
during live view and movie recording
(0179).
50 Hz
60 Hz
Microphone sensitivity (defaults to Auto sensitivity)
Auto sensitivity Turn the built-in or external
microphones (0183) on or off or adjust
microphone sensitivity.
Manual sensitivity
Microphone off
Frequency response (defaults to Wide range)
Wide range Choose the frequency response for the
built-in and external microphones
(0183).
Vocal range
Wind noise reduction (defaults to Off)
On Choose whether to enable the built-in
microphone’s low-cut filter to reduce
wind noise.
Off
Electronic VR (defaults to Off)
On Choose whether to enable electronic
vibration reduction in movie mode.
Off
Time-lapse movie
Start The camera automatically takes photos
at selected intervals to create a silent
time-lapse movie.
Interval
Shooting time
Exposure smoothing
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ACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
Reset custom settings
Yes Select Ye s to restore Custom Settings to
their default values.
No
a Autofocus
a1 AF-C priority selection (defaults to Release)
Release When AF-C is selected for viewfinder
photography, 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).
Focus
a2 AF-S priority selection (defaults to Focus)
Release When AF-S is selected for viewfinder
photography, this option controls
whether photographs can be taken only
when the camera is in focus (focus
priority) or whenever the shutter-release
button is pressed (release priority).
Focus
a3 Focus tracking with lock-on (defaults to 3 (Normal))
5 (Long)–1 (Short), Off Choose how continuous-servo
autofocus adjusts to sudden large
changes in the distance to the subject
(continuous-servo AF takes effect when
AF-C is selected for focus mode during
viewfinder photography or if the
camera selects continuous-servo in AF-A
mode).
a4 Number of focus points (defaults to 51 points)
51 points Choose the number of focus points
available for manual focus-point
selection in the viewfinder.
11 points
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a5 Store points by orientation (defaults to Off)
Yes Choose whether the viewfinder stores
the focus points for vertical and
horizontal orientations separately.
Off
a6 AF activation (defaults to Shutter/AF-ON)
Shutter/AF-ON Choose whether the camera focuses
when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway. If AF-ON only is
selected, the camera will not focus
when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
AF-ON only
a7 Focus point wrap-around (defaults to No wrap)
Wrap Choose whether viewfinder focus-point
selection “wraps around” from one
edge of the display to another.
No wrap
a8 Focus point options
Focus point illumination Adjust settings for the focus-point
display in the viewfinder.
Manual focus mode
a9 Built-in AF-assist illuminator (defaults to On)
On Choose whether the built-in AF-assist
illuminator lights to assist the focus
operation when lighting is poor.
Off
a10 Manual focus ring in AF mode (defaults to Enable)
Enable This option is available with compatible
lenses. Select Disable to disable focus
using the focus ring in autofocus mode.
Disable
b Metering/exposure
b1 ISO sensitivity step value (defaults to 1/3 step)
1/3 step Select the increments used when
making adjustments to ISO sensitivity.
1/2 step
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b2 EV steps for exposure cntrl (defaults to 1/3 step)
1/3 step Select the increments used when
making adjustments to shutter speed,
aperture, exposure and flash
compensation, and bracketing.
1/2 step
b3 Easy exposure compensation (defaults to Off)
On (Auto reset) Choose whether exposure
compensation can be adjusted solely by
rotating a command dial, without
pressing the E button.
On
Off
b4 Matrix metering (defaults to Face detection on)
Face detection on Choose Face detection on to enable
face detection when shooting portraits
with matrix metering during viewfinder
photography (0123).
Face detection off
b5 Center-weighted area (defaults to 8mm)
6mm– 13 mm, Average Choose the size of the area given the
most weight when center-weighted
metering is used in viewfinder
photography.
b6 Fine-tune optimal exposure (defaults to No)
Yes Fine-tune exposure for each metering
method. Higher values produce
brighter exposures, lower values darker
exposures.
No
c Timers/AE lock
c1 Shutter-release button AE-L (defaults to Off)
On (half press) Choose whether exposure locks when
the shutter-release button is pressed.
On (burst mode)
Off
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c2 Standby timer (defaults to 6 s)
4 s–30 min, No limit Choose how long the camera continues
to meter exposure when no operations
are performed (054).
c3 Self-timer
Self-timer delay Choose the length of the shutter release
delay, the number of shots taken, and
the interval between shots in self-timer
mode.
Number of shots
Interval between shots
c4 Monitor off delay
Playback Choose how long the monitor remains
on when no operations are performed.
Menus
Information display
Image review
Live view
c5 Remote on duration (ML-L3) (defaults to 1 min)
1 min–15 min Select the length of time the camera will
wait for a signal from the remote before
cancelling remote control mode
(0175).
d Shooting/display
d1 CL mode shooting speed (defaults to 3 fps)
7 fps–1 fps Choose the frame advance rate for
CL(continuous low-speed) mode.
d2 Max. continuous release (defaults to 100)
1–100 Choose the maximum number of shots
that can be taken in a single burst in
continuous release mode.
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d3 Exposure delay mode (defaults to Off)
3 s–1 s, Off In situations where the slightest camera
movement can blur pictures, select 1s,
2s, or 3s to delay shutter release until
approximately one, two, or three
seconds after the mirror is raised.
d4 Electronic front-curtain shutter (defaults to Disable)
Enable Enable or disable the electronic front-
curtain shutter in MUP mode, eliminating
blur caused by shutter motion.
Disable
d5 File number sequence (defaults to On)
On Choose how the camera assigns file
numbers.
Off
Reset
d6 Viewfinder grid display (defaults to Off)
On Choose whether to display a framing
grid in the viewfinder.
Off
d7 ISO display (defaults to Show frame count)
Show ISO sensitivity Choose whether ISO sensitivity is
displayed in the viewfinder in place of
the number of exposures remaining.
Show frame count
d8 LCD illumination (defaults to Off)
On Choose whether the control panel is
illuminated while the standby timer is
active.
Off
AThe Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter
A type G, E, or D lens is recommended; select Disable if you notice
lines or fog when shooting with other lenses. The fastest shutter
speed and maximum ISO sensitivity available with the electronic
front-curtain shutter are 1
/
2000 s and ISO 51200, respectively.
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d9 Optical VR (defaults to On)
On Turn vibration control on or off. This
item is available only with lenses that
support it.
Off
e Bracketing/flash
e1 Flash sync speed (defaults to 1/250 s)
1/320 s (Auto FP), 1/250 s (Auto FP),
1/250 s–1/60 s
Choose a flash sync speed.
e2 Flash shutter speed (defaults to 1/60 s)
1/60 s–30 s Choose the slowest shutter available
when the flash is used in modes P and A.
e3 Exposure comp. for flash (defaults to Entire frame)
Entire frame Choose how the camera adjusts flash
level when exposure compensation is
used.
Background only
AFixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit
To fix shutter speed at the sync speed limit in mode S or M, select the
next shutter speed after the slowest possible shutter speed (30 s or
%). An X (flash sync indicator) will be displayed in the viewfinder and
control panel.
AAuto FP High-Speed Sync
Selecting an “Auto FP” option allows compatible flash units to be used
at the highest shutter speed supported by the camera. Auto FP high-
speed sync is enabled automatically at shutter speeds faster than the
chosen flash sync speed (1
/
320 s or 1
/
250 s depending on the option
selected), allowing wider apertures for reduced depth of field even in
daylight. If the shutter-speed displays in the control panel and
viewfinder show a value equal to the flash sync speed in modes P and
A, auto FP high-speed sync will still be activated if the actual shutter
speed is even slightly faster. The information display flash mode
indicator shows “FP” when auto FP high-speed sync is active.
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e4 Auto M ISO sensitivity control (defaults to Subject and background)
Subject and background Choose whether auto ISO sensitivity
control for flash photography is
adjusted to correctly expose both the
subject and background or the main
subject only.
Subject only
e5 Bracketing order (defaults to MTR > under > over)
MTR > under > over Choose the bracketing order for
exposure, flash, and white balance
bracketing.
Under > MTR > over
f Controls
f1 Custom control assignment
Fn1 button Choose the roles assigned to camera
controls, either alone or in combination
with the command dials.
Fn1 button + y
Fn2 button
Fn2 button + y
AE-L/AF-L button
AE-L/AF-L button + y
BKT button + y
Movie record button + y
f2 OK button
Shooting mode Choose the role played by the J
button.
Playback mode
Live view
f3 Customize command dials
Reverse rotation Choose the roles played by the main
and sub-command dials.
Change main/sub
Menus and playback
Sub-dial frame advance
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f4 Release button to use dial (defaults to No)
Yes Selecting Ye s allows adjustments that
are normally made by holding a button
and rotating a command dial to be
made by rotating the command dial
after the button is released. Setting
ends when the button is pressed again,
the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway, or the standby timer expires.
No
f5 Reverse indicators (defaults to )
If (W) is selected, the
exposure indicators in the control panel,
viewfinder, and information display are
displayed with negative values on the
left and positive values on the right.
Select (V) to display
positive values on the left and negative
values on the right.
g Movie
g1 Custom control assignment
Fn1 button Choose the roles assigned to camera
controls when the live view selector is
rotated to 1 in live view. Note that if
Record movies is selected for Shutter-
release button, the shutter-release
button can not be used for any
operation other than recording movies.
Fn2 button
AE-L/AF-L button
Shutter-release button
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BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup
Format memory card
To begin formatting, select Yes . Note
that formatting permanently deletes all
pictures and other data on the card.
Before formatting, be sure to make
backup copies as required.
Save user settings
Save to U1 Assign frequently-used settings to the
U1 and U2 positions on the mode dial
(083).
Save to U2
Reset user settings
Reset U1 To reset settings for U1 or U2 to default
values (085).
Reset U2
Language
See page 323. Choose a language for camera menus
and messages.
Time zone and date
Time zone Change time zones, set the camera
clock, synchronize the clock with the
clock on a smart device, choose the date
display order, and turn daylight saving
time on or off.
Date and time
Sync with smart device
Date format
Daylight saving time
AFormatting Memory Cards
Do not turn the camera off or remove the battery or memory card
during formatting.
In addition to the Format memory card option in the setup menu,
memory cards can be formatted using the O (Q) and S (Q) buttons:
keep both buttons pressed simultaneously until formatting indicators
are displayed and then press the buttons again to format the card.
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Monitor brightness
Menus/playback Adjust the brightness of the menu,
playback, and live view displays.
Live view
Monitor color balance
Adjust monitor color balance.
Virtual horizon
View a virtual horizon based on
information from the camera tilt sensor.
Information display (defaults to Auto)
Auto Adjust the information display for
different viewing conditions.
Manual
Auto info display (defaults to On)
On Choose whether the information
display appears after the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
Off
Info display auto off (defaults to On)
On Choose whether the eye sensor turns
the information display off when you
put your eye to the viewfinder.
Off
AF fine-tune
AF fine-tune (On/Off) Fine-tune focus for different lens types.
AF tuning is not recommended in most
situations and may interfere with
normal focus; use only when required.
Auto fine-tuning is available in live view;
more information is available in a Menu
Guide that can be downloaded from the
Nikon website (0iii).
Saved value
Default
List saved values
Clean image sensor
Clean now Vibrate the image sensor to remove
dust (0289).
Clean at startup/shutdown
Lock mirror up for cleaning
Lock the mirror up so that dust can be
removed from the image sensor with a
blower (0292).
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Image Dust Off ref photo
Start Acquire reference data for the Image
Dust Off option in Capture NX-D (0iv).
Clean sensor and then start
Image comment
Attach comment Add a comment to new photographs as
they are taken. Comments can be
viewed as metadata in ViewNX-i or
Capture NX-D (0iv).
Input comment
AText Entry
A keyboard is displayed when text entry is required. Enter text by
tapping the characters on the touch screen (to cycle through the
upper- and lower-case and symbol keyboards, tap the keyboard
selection button). You can also use the multi selector to highlight the
desired character in the keyboard area and press J to insert the
highlighted character at the current cursor position (note that if a
character is entered when the field is full, the last character in the field
will be deleted). To delete the character under the cursor, press the O
(Q) button. To move the cursor to a new position, tap the display or
hold the W (Z) button and press 4 or 2. To complete entry and
return to the previous menu, press the X(T) button.
Text display area
Keyboard area Keyboard selection
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Copyright information
Attach copyright information Add copyright information to new
photographs as they are taken.
Copyright information can be viewed as
metadata in ViewNX-i or in
Capture NX-D (0iv).
Artist
Copyright
Beep options
Beep on/off Choose the pitch and volume of the
beep.
Volume
Pitch
Touch controls
Enable/disable touch controls Adjust touch control settings (014).
Full-frame playback flicks
Flash warning (defaults to On)
On If On is selected, the flash-ready
indicator (M) will blink if the flash is
required to ensure optimal exposure.
Off
HDMI
Output resolution Adjust settings for connection to HDMI
devices.
Advanced
Location data
Download from smart device Adjust location data settings (0223).
Position
External GPS device options
Wireless remote (WR) options
LED lamp Adjust LED lamp and link mode settings
for optional wireless remote controllers.
Link mode
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Assign remote (WR) Fn button (defaults to None)
FV lock Choose the role played by the Fn button
on optional wireless remote controllers.
AE/AF lock
AE lock only
AE lock (Reset on release)
AF lock only
AF-ON
Modeling flash
Flash off
+ NEF (RAW)
Live view
Same as camera Fn1 button
Same as camera Fn2 button
Same as camera 4 button
None
Airplane mode (defaults to Disable)
Enable Enable airplane mode to disable the
wireless features of Eye-Fi cards and
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections to
smart devices. Connections to other
devices using a wireless transmitter can
only be disabled by removing the
transmitter from the camera.
Disable
Connect to smart device
Start To connect a smart device, select Start
and follow the on-screen guide.
Password protection controls whether
Bluetooth connections are password
protected.
Password protection
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Send to smart device (auto) (defaults to Off)
On Select On to upload photos to a smart
device as they are taken.
Off
Wi-Fi
Network settings Adjust Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) settings for
connection to smart devices.
Current settings
Reset connection settings
Bluetooth
Network connection Adjust settings for Bluetooth
connections to smart devices.
Paired devices
Send while off
Eye-Fi upload (defaults to Enable)
Enable Upload pictures to a preselected
destination. This option is displayed
only when a supported Eye-Fi card is
inserted.
Disable
Conformity marking
View a selection of the standards with
which the camera complies.
Battery info
View information on the battery
currently inserted in the camera.
Slot empty release lock (defaults to Enable release)
Release locked Choose whether the shutter can be
released when no memory card is
inserted.
Enable release
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Save/load settings
Save settings Save camera settings to or load camera
settings from a memory card. Settings
files can be shared with other D7500
cameras.
Load settings
Reset all settings
Reset Reset all settings apart from the options
selected for Language and Time zone
and date in the setup menu.
Do not reset
Firmware version
View the current camera firmware
version.
DReset All Settings
Copyright information and other user-generated entries are also reset.
We recommend that you save settings using the Save/load settings
option in the setup menu before performing a reset.
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NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
NEF (RAW) processing
Select image(s) Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW)
photographs.
Select date
Select all images
Trim
Create a cropped copy of the selected
photograph.
Resize
Select image(s) Create small copies of selected
photographs.
Choose size
D-Lighting
Brighten shadows. Choose for dark or
backlit photographs.
Quick retouch
Create copies with enhanced saturation
and contrast.
Red-eye correction
Correct “red-eye” in photos taken with a
flash.
Straighten
Create straightened copies. Copies can
be straightened by up to 5° in
increments of approximately 0.25°.
Distortion control
Auto Create copies with reduced peripheral
distortion. Use to reduce barrel
distortion in photos taken with wide-
angle lenses or pin-cushion distortion in
photos taken with telephoto lenses.
Select Auto to let the camera correct
distortion automatically.
Manual
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Perspective control
Create copies that reduce the effects of
perspective taken from the base of a tall
object.
Fisheye
Create copies that appear to have been
taken with a fisheye lens.
Filter effects
Skylight Create the effects of the following
filters:
•Skylight: A skylight filter effect
•Warm filter: A warm tone filter effect
•Cross screen: Adds starburst effects to
light sources
•Soft: A soft filter effect
Warm filter
Cross screen
Soft
Monochrome
Black-and-white Copy photographs in Black-and-white,
Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white
monochrome).
Sepia
Cyanotype
Image overlay
Image overlay combines two existing
NEF (RAW) photographs to create a
single picture that is saved separately
from the originals. Image overlay can
only be selected by pressing G and
selecting N tab.
Color outline
Create an outline copy of a photograph
to use as a base for painting.
Photo illustration
Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring
for a poster effect.
Color sketch
Create a copy of a photograph that
resembles a sketch made with colored
pencils.
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Miniature effect
Create a copy that appears to be a
photo of a diorama. Use the multi
selector to choose the position and
orientation of the area in focus. Works
best with photos taken from a high
vantage point.
Selective color
Create a copy in which only selected
hues appear in color. Position the cursor
over objects with desired colors and
press the AAE-L/AF-L button. The
selected colors (maximum three)
appear in the frames at the top of the
display; rotate the main command dial
to highlight a frame and press 1 or 3 to
increase or decrease the range of hues
selected.
Painting
Create a copy which emphasizes detail
and color for a painterly effect.
Edit movie
Choose start/end point Trim footage to create edited copies of
movies or save selected frames as JPEG
stills (0196).
Save selected frame
Side-by-side comparison
Compare retouched copies to the
original photographs. Side-by-side
comparison is only available if the
retouch menu is displayed by pressing i
and selecting Retouch in full-frame
playback when a retouched image or
original is displayed.
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OMy Menu/mRecent Settings
Add items
PLAYBACK MENU Create a custom menu of up to 20 items
selected from the playback, photo
shooting, movie shooting, Custom
Setting, setup, and retouch menus.
PHOTO SHOOTING MENU
MOVIE SHOOTING MENU
CUSTOM SETTING MENU
SETUP MENU
RETOUCH MENU
Remove items
Delete items from My Menu.
Rank items
Rank items in My Menu.
Choose tab (defaults to MY MENU)
MY MENU Choose the menu displayed in the “My
Menu/Recent Settings” tab. Select
RECENT SETTINGS to display a menu
listing the 20 most recently-used
settings.
RECENT SETTINGS
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Technical Notes
Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories,
cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error
message is displayed or you encounter problems using the
camera.
Compatible CPU Lenses
Nikon recommends CPU lenses (IX Nikkor lenses excluded) and
in particular type G, E, and D lenses, which support the full range
of features offered by the camera.
Compatible Lenses
Camera setting Focus mode Shooting
mode Metering system
AF
MF (with
electronic
rangefinder)1M
Other
modes
L2
M3
N445
Lens/accessory 3D Color
Type G, E, or D6; AF-S, AF-P,
AF-I z z zzz—zz
PC-E NIKKOR series7, 8 —z9zzz—zz
PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E
ED8, 10 —z9zzz—zz
PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D 11 —z9z—z—zz
AF-S/AF-I teleconverter z12 z12 zzz—zz
Other AF NIKKOR (except
lenses for F3AF) zz
13 zz—✔z—
AI-P NIKKOR — z14 zz—✔z—
1 Manual focus is available with all lenses.
2Matrix.
3 Center-weighted.
4 Spot (meters selected focus point).
5 Highlight-weighted.
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6 Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses.
7 The shift knob for the PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED may contact the camera body when the
lens is rotated. In addition, some combinations of shift and rotation may not be available due
to the lens contacting the camera body.
8 Shifting and/or tilting the lens interferes with exposure.
9 Can not be used with shifting or tilting.
10 Some combinations of shift and rotation may not be available due to the lens contacting the
camera body.
11 Optimal exposure will only be achieved if the lens is at maximum aperture and the lens is not
shifted or tilted.
12 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
13 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 (I) may be displayed when the image on the matte screen in the
viewfinder is not in focus. Before shooting, confirm that the image in the viewfinder screen is
in focus.
14 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
ARecognizing CPU and Type G, E, and D Lenses
CPU lenses (particularly types G, E, and D) are recommended, but note
that IX-NIKKOR lenses can not be used. CPU lenses can be identified by
the presence of CPU contacts, type G, E, and D lenses by a letter on the
lens barrel. Type G and E lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture
ring.
CPU contacts Aperture ring
CPU lens Type G/E lens Type D lens
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AAF-S/AF-I Teleconverters
If the combined aperture when the camera is used with an AF-S/AF-I
teleconverter is slower than f/5.6 but is equal to or faster than f/8,
autofocus and electronic rangefinding will be available only with the
center focus point and the camera may be unable to focus on dark or
low-contrast subjects. Single point AF is used when 3D-tracking or
auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode (0103). Autofocus is not
available if teleconverters are used with the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor
105mm f/2.8G IF-ED. If TC-17E II, TC-20E, TC-20E II, or TC-20E III
teleconverters are used with the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR,
autofocus is available only in AF-S mode.
ALens f-number
The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the
lens.
DRed-Eye Reduction
Lenses that block the subject’s view of the red-eye reduction lamp may
interfere with red-eye reduction.
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AVR Lenses
The lenses listed below are not recommended for long exposures or
photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities, as due to the design of the
vibration reduction (VR) control system the resulting photos may be
marred by fog. We recommend turning vibration reduction off when
using other VR lenses.
•AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24–120mm
f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED
•AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70–200mm f/2.8G
IF-ED
•AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70–300mm
f/4.5–5.6G IF-ED
•AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED
•AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED
•AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR
•AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR
•AF-S NIKKOR 28–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
•AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
•AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR
•AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm
f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED
•AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–85mm f/3.5–5.6G ED
VR
•AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm
f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II
•AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
•AF-S DX NIKKOR 55–300mm
f/4.5–5.6G ED VR
AAF-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. Some lenses may block the illuminator at certain focus
distances. Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator. More
information on lenses that can be used with the AF-assist illuminator
may be found in the Menu Guide, which is available for download from
the following website:
http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
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AThe Built-in Flash
The built-in flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can not be
used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. It can be used with CPU
lenses with focal lengths of 16–300 mm, although in some cases the
flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or
focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens. The following
illustrations show the effect of vignetting caused by shadows cast by
the lens when the flash is used. Peripheral illumination may drop at
focal lengths under 16 mm.
Shadow Vignetting
Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. More information on lenses
that can be used with the built-in flash may be found in the camera
Menu Guide, which is available for download from the following
website:
http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
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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 D7500 when DX (24×16) is selected for
Choose image area in the photo shooting menu, in contrast, is 23.5 ×
15.7 mm, meaning that the angle of view of a 35mm camera is
approximately 1.5 times that of the D7500 (when 1.3× (18×12) is
selected, the size of the area exposed decreases, further reducing the
angle of view by about 1.3×).
1Lens
235 mm format picture size (36 × 24 mm)
3Picture size when DX (24×16) is selected for Choose image area
(23.5 × 15.7 mm)
4Picture size when 1.3× (18×12) is selected for Choose image area
(18.0 × 12.0 mm)
5Picture diagonal
635 mm format angle of view
7Angle of view when DX (24×16) is selected for Choose image area
8Angle of view when 1.3× (18×12) is selected for Choose image area
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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” (0286).
Camera setting Focus mode Shooting mode
Lens/accessory AF
MF (with
electronic
rangefinder) MF M
Other
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
Attachment6—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).
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DIncompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses
The following can NOT be used with the D7500:
•TC-16A AF teleconverter
•Non-AI lenses
•Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit
(400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8,
1200mm f/11)
•Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8,
OP 10mm f/5.6)
•2.1cm f/4
•Extension Ring K2
•180–600mm f/8 ED (serial numbers
174041–174180)
•360–1200mm f/11 ED (serial numbers
174031–174127)
•200–600mm f/9.5 (serial numbers
280001–300490)
•AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm f/2.8, AF
200mm f/3.5 ED, AF Teleconverter TC-16)
•PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or
earlier)
•PC 35mm f/2.8 (serial numbers 851001–
906200)
•PC 35mm f/3.5 (old type)
•Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 (old type)
•Reflex 1000mm f/11 (serial numbers
142361–143000)
•Reflex 2000mm f/11 (serial numbers
200111–200310)
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At the time of writing, the following accessories were available
for the D7500.
Other Accessories
Power sources
•EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery/
EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (019, 21)
•MH-25a Battery Charger (019)
•EP-5B Power Connector, EH-5b or EH-5c AC
Adapter
Viewfinder eyepiece
accessories
•DK-28 Rubber Eyecup
•DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
•DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses
•DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece
•DG-2 Magnifier (requires DK-22 Eyepiece
Adapter)
•DR-6 Right-Angle Viewing Attachment
Remote controls/
wireless remote
controllers/
remote cords
•ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control (0175)
•WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller/WR-T10
Wireless Remote Controller
•WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller
•MC-DC2 Remote Cord (079)
GPS units GP-1 GPS Unit/GP-1A GPS Unit (0223)
USB cables UC-E20 USB Cable
HDMI cables HC-E1 HDMI Cable
Microphones •ME-1 Stereo Microphone
•ME-W1 Wireless Microphone
Accessory shoe covers BS-3 Accessory Shoe Cover/BS-1 Accessory Shoe
Cover
Body cap BF-1B Body Cap/BF-1A Body Cap
Software Camera Control Pro 2
Availability may vary with country or region. See our website or brochures for the latest
information.
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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.
Caring for the Camera
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.
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Image Sensor Cleaning
If you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearing
in photographs, you can clean the sensor using the Clean image
sensor option in the setup menu. The sensor can be cleaned at
any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be
performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.
❚❚ “Clean Now”
Holding the camera base down, select
Clean image sensor in the setup menu,
then highlight Clean now and press J.
The camera will check the image sensor
and then begin cleaning. P flashes
in the control panel and other operations
can not be performed while cleaning is in
progress. Do not remove or disconnect
the power source until cleaning ends and
the setup menu is displayed.
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❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown”
Choose from the following options:
1Select Clean at startup/shutdown.
Display the Clean image sensor
menu as described in “Clean Now”
(0289). Highlight Clean at startup/
shutdown and press 2.
2Select an option.
Highlight an option and press J.
Option Description
5Clean at startup The image sensor is automatically cleaned
each time the camera is turned on.
6Clean at shutdown
The image sensor is automatically cleaned
during shutdown each time the camera is
turned off.
7Clean at startup &
shutdown
The image sensor is cleaned automatically at
startup and at shutdown.
Cleaning off Automatic image sensor cleaning off.
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DImage Sensor Cleaning
Using camera controls during startup interrupts image sensor
cleaning. Image sensor cleaning may not be performed at startup if
the flash is charging.
If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image
sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0292) 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.
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❚❚ Manual Cleaning
If foreign matter can not be removed from the image sensor
using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu
(0289), 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 or connect an AC adapter.
A reliable power source is required when inspecting or
cleaning the image sensor. Turn the camera off and insert a
fully-charged battery or connect an optional AC adapter and
power connector. The Lock mirror up for cleaning option is
only available in the setup menu if the camera is not
connected to a smart device via Bluetooth and the battery
level is over J.
2Remove the lens.
Turn the camera off and remove the lens.
3Select Lock mirror up for cleaning.
Turn the camera on and highlight
Lock mirror up for cleaning in the
setup menu and press 2.
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4Press J.
A message will be displayed in the
monitor and a row of dashes will
appear in the control panel and
viewfinder. To restore normal
operation without inspecting the
image sensor, turn the camera off.
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.
The display in the viewfinder will
turn off and the row of dashes in the
control panel will flash.
6Examine the image sensor.
Holding the camera so that light falls
on the image sensor, examine the
sensor for dust or lint. If no foreign
objects are present, proceed to Step 8.
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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.
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DForeign Matter on the Image Sensor
Foreign matter entering the camera when lenses or body caps are
removed or exchanged (or in rare circumstances lubricant or fine
particles from the camera itself ) may adhere to the image sensor,
where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions.
To protect the camera when no lens is in place, be sure to replace the
body cap provided with the camera, being careful to first remove all
dust and other foreign matter that may be adhering to the camera
mount, lens mount, and body cap. Avoid attaching the body cap or
exchanging lenses in dusty environments.
Should foreign matter find its way onto the image sensor, use the
image sensor cleaning option as described in “Image Sensor Cleaning”
(0289). If the problem persists, clean the sensor manually (0292) 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 the clean image options available in some
imaging applications.
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.
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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. 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.
Caring for the Camera and Battery:
Cautions
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Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove
dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the
camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth
lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. In
rare instances, static electricity may cause LCD displays to light up or go
dark. This does not indicate a malfunction, and the display will soon
return to normal.
The lens and mirror are easily damaged. 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” (0289, 292) for information on cleaning
the image sensor.
Lens contacts: Keep the lens contacts clean.
Do not touch the shutter curtain: The shutter curtain is extremely thin and
easily damaged. Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on
the curtain, poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air
currents from a blower. These actions could scratch, deform, or tear the
curtain.
The shutter curtain may appear to be unevenly colored, but this has no
affect on pictures and does not indicate a malfunction.
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.
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Notes on the monitor: The monitor is constructed with extremely high
precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01%
being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain
pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black),
this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the
device.
Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.
Do not apply pressure to the monitor, as this could cause damage or
malfunction. Dust or lint on the monitor can be removed with a blower.
Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a soft cloth or chamois
leather. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury
from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor
touching the skin or entering the eyes and mouth.
The battery and charger: Batteries may leak or explode if improperly
handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries
and chargers:
•Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.
•Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat.
•Keep the battery terminals clean.
•Turn the product off before replacing the battery.
•Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and
replace the terminal cover. These devices draw minute amounts of
charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point
that it will no longer function. If the battery will not be used for some
time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it from the
camera for storage. The battery should be stored in a cool location with
an ambient temperature of 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F; avoid hot or
extremely cold locations). Repeat this process at least once every six
months.
•Turning the camera on or off repeatedly when the battery is fully
discharged will shorten battery life. Batteries that have been fully
discharged must be charged before use.
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•The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in
use. Attempting to charge the battery while the internal temperature is
elevated will impair battery performance, and the battery may not
charge or charge only partially. Wait for the battery to cool before
charging.
•Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures of 5 °C–35 °C
(41 °F–95 °F). Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below
0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F); failure to observe this precaution
could damage the battery or impair its performance. Capacity may be
reduced and charging times increase at battery temperatures from 0 °C
(32 °F) to 15 °C (59 °F) and from 45 °C (113 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F). The
battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above
60 °C (140 °F).
•If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly (about eight times a second) during
charging, confirm that the temperature is in the correct range and then
unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem
persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your
retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative.
•Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. Failure
to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the
charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only
partially charged. Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging
again.
•Battery capacity may temporarily drop if the battery is charged at low
temperatures or used at a temperature below the temperature at
which it was charged. If the battery is charged at a temperature below
5 °C (41 °F), the battery life indicator in the Battery info (0273) display
may show a temporary decrease.
•Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair
battery performance.
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•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-EL15a battery.
•The supplied power cable and AC wall adapter are for use with the
MH-25a only. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug
when not in use.
•Do not short the charger terminals. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in overheating and damage to the charger.
•Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important
occasions, ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged. Depending
on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries
on short notice. Note that on cold days, the capacity of batteries tends
to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking
photographs outside in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a warm
place and exchange the two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery
may recover some of its charge.
•Used batteries are a valuable resource; recycle in accord with local
regulations.
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If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of
common problems below before consulting your retailer or
Nikon-authorized service representative.
Battery/Display
Troubleshooting
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 (011). If this does not
correct the problem, select single-servo autofocus (AF-S; 0100), single-
point AF (0103), and the center focus point (0110), 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 (0287).
Viewfinder is dark: Insert a fully-charged battery (019, 46).
Displays turn off without warning: Choose longer delays for Custom Setting
c2 (Standby timer) or c4 (Monitor off delay; 0263).
Displays in control panel or viewfinder are unresponsive and dim: The response
times and brightness of these displays vary with temperature.
The viewfinder display turns red when a focus point is highlighted: This is normal
for this type of viewfinder and does not indicate a malfunction.
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Shooting (All Modes)
Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders.
Shutter-release disabled:
•Memory card is locked, full, or not inserted (021, 22).
•Release locked is selected for Slot empty release lock in the setup
menu (0273) and no memory card is inserted (021).
•Built-in flash is charging (055).
•Aperture ring for CPU lens not locked at highest f-number (does not
apply to type G and E lenses).
•Non-CPU lens is attached but camera is not in mode M (072).
Camera is slow to respond to shutter-release button: Select Off for Custom
Setting d3 (Exposure delay mode; 0264).
No photo taken when remote control shutter-release button is pressed:
•Replace battery in remote control.
•Choose an option other than Off for Remote control mode (ML-L3)
(0175).
•Flash is charging (0177).
•Time selected for Custom Setting c5 (Remote on duration (ML-L3),
0263) has elapsed.
•Bright light is interfering with remote.
Only one shot taken each time shutter-release button is pressed in continuous release
mode: Continuous shooting is not available when built-in flash fires
(0163) or with HDR (high dynamic range; 0155).
Photos are out of focus:
•Rotate focus-mode selector to AF (0100).
•Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus
lock (0111, 115).
Beep does not sound:
•Off is selected for Beep options > Beep on/off (0271).
•AF-C is selected as the focus mode or subject moves when AF-A is
selected (0100).
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Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is pressed halfway: Use AAE-L/AF-L
button to lock focus when AF-C is selected for focus mode or when
photographing moving subjects in AF-A mode.
Can not select focus point:
•Unlock focus selector lock (0107).
•Auto-area AF selected, or face-priority AF selected in live view; choose
another mode (0103).
•Camera is in playback mode (0225) or menus are in use (0250).
•Press shutter-release button halfway to start standby timer (054).
Can not select AF mode: Manual focus selected (0100, 115).
Can not select AF-area mode: Manual focus selected (0100, 115).
Image size can not be changed: Image quality set to NEF (RAW) (097).
Camera is slow to record photos: Turn long exposure noise reduction off
(0255).
AF-assist illuminator does not light:
•AF-assist illuminator does not light if AF-C is selected for autofocus
mode (0100) or if continuous-servo autofocus is selected when the
camera is in AF-A mode. Choose AF-S. If an option other than auto-area
AF is selected for AF-area mode, select center focus point (0110).
•The camera is currently in live view.
•Off is selected for Custom Setting a9 (Built-in AF-assist illuminator,
0261).
•Illuminator has turned off automatically. Illuminator may become hot
with continued use; wait for it to cool down.
Smudges appear in photographs: Clean front and rear lens elements. If
problem persists, perform image sensor cleaning (0289).
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Noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appear in photos:
•Bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, and lines can be
reduced by lowering ISO sensitivity.
•Use the Long exposure NR option in the photo shooting menu to limit
the occurrence of bright spots or fog in photos taken at shutter speeds
slower than 1 s (0255).
•Fog and bright spots may indicate that the camera’s internal
temperature has become elevated due to high ambient temperatures,
long exposures, or similar causes: turn the camera off and wait for it to
cool before resuming shooting.
•At high ISO sensitivities, lines may appear in photos taken with some
optional flash units; if this occurs, choose a lower value.
•At high ISO sensitivities, including high values selected with auto ISO
sensitivity control, randomly-spaced bright pixels can be reduced by
selecting High, Normal, or Low for High ISO NR in the photo or movie
shooting menu (0255, 259).
•At high ISO sensitivities, bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels,
fog, or lines may be more noticeable in long exposures, multiple
exposures, and photos taken at high ambient temperatures or with
Active D-Lighting enabled, Flat selected for Set Picture Control
(0148) or extreme values selected for Picture Control parameters
(0151).
•In % mode, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines may be more
noticeable in pictures shot under low light.
Flicker or banding appears in movie mode: Select Flicker reduction in the
movie shooting menu and choose an option that matches the frequency
of the local AC power supply (0259).
Bright regions or bands appear in live view: A flashing sign, flash, or other light
source with brief duration was used during live view.
Sound is not recorded with movies: Microphone off is selected for
Microphone sensitivity in the movie shooting menu (0259).
305
Shooting (P, S, A, M)
Live view ends unexpectedly or does not start: Live view may end automatically
to prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits if:
•The ambient temperature is high
•The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to
record movies
•The camera has been used in continuous release modes for extended
periods
If live view does not start when you press the a button, wait for the
internal circuits to cool and then try again. Note that the camera may feel
warm to the touch, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
Image artifacts appear during live view: “Noise” (randomly-spaced bright
pixels, fog, or lines) and unexpected colors may appear if you zoom in on
the view through the lens (057) during live view; in movies, the amount
and distribution of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, and bright spots
is affected by frame size and rate (0188). Randomly-spaced bright
pixels, fog, or bright spots may also arise as a result of increases in the
temperature of the camera’s internal circuits during live view; exit live
view when the camera is not in use.
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 (072).
•Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of A or % selected in
mode M: choose new shutter speed (074).
Full range of shutter speeds not available: Flash in use. Flash sync speed can be
selected using Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed); when using
compatible flash units, choose 1/320 s (Auto FP) or 1/250 s (Auto FP)
for full range of shutter speeds (0265).
Can not measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (0142).
Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance: Image was not
created with D7500 (0146).
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Playback
White balance bracketing unavailable:
•NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image
quality (097).
•Multiple exposure mode is in effect (0256).
Effects of Picture Control differ from image to image: Auto is selected for Set
Picture Control, a Picture Control based on Auto is selected, or A (auto)
is selected for sharpening, clarity, contrast, or saturation. For consistent
results over a series of photos, choose another setting (0151).
Metering can not be changed: Autoexposure lock is in effect (0125).
Exposure compensation can not be used: Camera is in mode M. Choose another
mode.
Noise (reddish areas or other artifacts) appears in long time-exposures: Enable long
exposure noise reduction (0255).
NEF (RAW) image is not played back: Photo was taken at image quality of NEF
+ JPEG (097).
Can not view pictures recorded with other cameras: Pictures recorded with other
makes of camera may not be displayed correctly.
Some photos are not displayed during playback: Select All for Playback folder
(0250).
The camera displays a message stating that the folder contains no images: Select All
for Playback folder (0250).
“Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation:
•Photo was taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation (0251).
•Select On for Rotate tall (0251).
•Photo is displayed in image review (0227).
•Camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken.
Can not delete picture:
•Picture is protected: remove protection (0242).
•Memory card is locked (022).
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Can not retouch picture: Photo can not be further edited with this camera.
Can not select photo for printing: Photo is in NEF (RAW) format. Transfer
photos to computer and print using Capture NX-D (0iv). NEF (RAW)
photos can be saved in JPEG format using NEF (RAW) processing
(0275).
Photo is not displayed on high-definition video device: Confirm that HDMI cable
(available separately) is connected.
Can not transfer photos to computer: OS not compatible with camera or
transfer software. Use card reader to copy photos to computer.
Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D does not have desired effect: Image sensor
cleaning changes the position of dust on the image sensor. Dust off
reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed can
not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is
performed. Dust off reference data recorded after image sensor cleaning
is performed can not be used with photographs taken before image
sensor cleaning is performed.
Computer displays NEF (RAW) images differently from camera: Third-party
software does not display effects of Picture Controls, Active D-Lighting,
or vignette control. Use Capture NX-D (0iv).
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Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)
Miscellaneous
Smart devices do not display the camera SSID (network name):
•Confirm that Disable is selected for Airplane mode in the camera
setup menu (0272).
•Confirm that Enable is selected for Bluetooth > Network connection
in the camera setup menu.
•Try turning the smart device Wi-Fi off and then on again.
Can not connect to wireless printers and other wireless devices: This camera can
connect only to devices to which the SnapBridge app has been installed.
Date of recording is not correct: The camera clock is less accurate than most
watches and household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more
accurate timepieces and reset as necessary.
Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available at certain
combinations of settings or when no memory card is inserted. Note that
Battery info option is not available when camera is powered by an
optional power connector and AC adapter.
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This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear
in the viewfinder, control panel, and monitor.
Error Messages
Indicator
Problem Solution
Control
panel
View-
finder
B
(flashes)
Lens aperture ring is not
set to minimum aperture.
Set ring to minimum
aperture (highest
f-number; 072).
HdLow battery. Ready a fully-charged
spare battery (019).
H
(flashes)
d
(flashes)
•Battery exhausted. •Recharge or replace
battery (019, 21, 287).
•Battery can not be used. •Contact Nikon-
authorized service
representative.
•An extremely exhausted
rechargeable Li-ion
battery or a third-party
battery is inserted in the
camera.
•Replace the battery, or
recharge the battery if the
rechargeable Li-ion
battery is exhausted.
•High battery
temperature.
•Remove battery and wait
for it to cool.
i
(flashes)
•No lens attached. •Attach a CPU lens. If a CPU
lens is already attached,
remove and reattach the
lens (024, 279).
•Non-CPU lens attached. •Select mode M (072).
—FH
(flashes)
Camera unable to focus
using autofocus.
Change composition or
focus manually (0114,
115).
310
(Exposure indicators
and shutter speed or
aperture display
flash)
Subject too bright; photo
will be overexposed.
•Use a lower ISO sensitivity
(0118).
•In shooting mode:
PUse a third-party ND
filter
SIncrease shutter speed
(074)
AChoose a smaller
aperture (higher
f-number; 075)
%Choose another
shooting mode (06)
Subject too dark; photo
will be underexposed.
•Use a higher ISO
sensitivity (0118).
•In shooting mode:
PUse flash (0161)
SLower shutter speed
(074)
AChoose a larger
aperture (lower
f-number; 075)
A
(flashes) A selected in mode S.Change shutter speed or
select mode M (074, 76).
%
(flashes) % selected in mode S.Change shutter speed or
select mode M (074, 76).
P
(flashes)
k
(flashes) Processing in progress. Wait until processing is
complete.
Indicator
Problem Solution
Control
panel
View-
finder
311
—M
(flashes)
If indicator flashes for 3s
after flash fires, photo
may be underexposed.
Check photo in monitor; if
underexposed, adjust
settings and try again
(0225).
n
(flashes)
j
(flashes)
Memory insufficient to
record further photos at
current settings, or
camera has run out of file
or folder numbers.
•Reduce quality or size
(097, 99).
•Delete photographs after
copying important
images to computer or
other device (0247).
•Insert new memory card
(021).
O
(flashes) Camera malfunction.
Release shutter. If error
persists or appears
frequently, consult Nikon-
authorized service
representative.
Indicator
Problem Solution
Control
panel
View-
finder
312
Indicator
Problem SolutionMonitor
Control
panel
No memory card. S
Camera cannot
detect memory
card.
Turn camera off and
confirm that card is
correctly inserted (021).
Cannot access this
memory card.
Insert another card.
W,
O
(flashes)
•Error accessing
memory card.
•Use Nikon-approved
card (0346).
•If error persists after card
has been repeatedly
ejected and reinserted,
card may be damaged.
Contact retailer or
Nikon-authorized
service representative.
•Unable to create
new folder.
•Delete files or insert new
memory card after
copying important
images to computer or
other device (021, 247).
g
W,
O
(flashes)
Camera can not
control Eye-Fi
card.
•Check that Eye-Fi card
firmware is up to date.
•Copy files on Eye-Fi card
to a computer or other
device and format card,
or insert new card
(021).
Memory card is
locked. Slide lock to
“write” position.
W,
X
(flashes)
Memory card is
locked (write
protected). Slide card write-protect
switch to “write” position
(022).
Not available if
Eye-Fi card is locked.
W,
O
(flashes)
Eye-Fi card is
locked (write
protected).
313
This card is not
formatted.
Format the card.
[C]
(flashes)
Memory card has
not been
formatted for use
in camera.
Format memory card or
insert new memory card
(021, 268).
The clock is not set. —Camera clock is
not set. Set camera clock (0268).
Unable to start live
view. Please wait. —
The internal
temperature of
the camera is
high.
Wait for the internal
circuits to cool before
resuming live view
photography or movie
recording.
Folder contains no
images. —
No images on
memory card or
in folder(s)
selected for
playback.
Select folder containing
images from Playback
folder menu or insert
memory card containing
images (021, 250).
All images are
hidden. —
All photos in
current folder are
hidden.
No images can be played
back until another folder
has been selected or Hide
image used to allow at
least one image to be
displayed (0250).
Cannot display this
file. —
File has been
created or
modified using
another device or
different make of
camera, or file is
corrupt.
File can not be played
back on camera.
Indicator
Problem SolutionMonitor
Control
panel
314
Cannot select this
file. —
Selected image
can not be
retouched.
Images created with other
devices can not be
retouched.
This movie cannot
be edited. —
The selected
movie can not be
edited.
•Movies created with
other devices can not be
edited.
•Movies must be at least
two seconds long
(0196).
Check printer. — Printer error.
Check printer. To resume,
select Continue (if
available) *.
Check paper. —
Paper in printer is
not of selected
size.
Insert paper of correct size
and select Continue *.
Paper jam. —Paper is jammed
in printer.
Clear jam and select
Continue *.
Out of paper. —Printer is out of
paper.
Insert paper of selected
size and select Continue *.
Check ink supply. —Ink error. Check ink. To resume,
select Continue *.
Out of ink. —Printer is out of
ink.
Replace ink and select
Continue *.
* See printer manual for more information.
Indicator
Problem SolutionMonitor
Control
panel
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❚❚ Nikon D7500 Digital Camera
Specifications
Type
Type Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF
contacts)
Effective angle of view Nikon DX format; focal length in 35 mm [135]
format equivalent to approx. 1.5× that of lenses
with FX format angle of view
Effective pixels
Effective pixels 20.9 million
Image sensor
Image sensor 23.5 × 15.7 mm CMOS sensor
Total pixels 21.51 million
Dust-reduction System Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off
reference data (Capture NX-D software
required)
Storage
Image size (pixels) •DX (24×16) image area
5568 × 3712 (#: 20.6 million)
4176 × 2784 ($: 11.6 million)
2784 × 1856 (%: 5.1 million)
•1.3× (18×12) image area
4272 × 2848 (#: 12.1 million)
3200 × 2136 ($: 6.8 million)
2128 × 1424 (%: 3 million)
•Photographs with image area of DX taken during movie
recording
5568 × 3128 (#: 17.4 million)
4176 × 2344 ($: 9.7 million)
2784 × 1560 (%: 4.3 million)
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Image size (pixels) •Photographs with image area of 1.3× taken during
movie recording
4272 × 2400 (#: 10.2 million)
3200 × 1800 ($: 5.7 million)
2128 × 1192 (%: 2.5 million)
•Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame
size of 3840 × 2160: 3840 × 2160 (8.2 million)
File format •NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed or
compressed
•JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine
(approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic
(approx. 1 : 16) compression; optimal quality
compression available
•NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded
in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Picture Control System Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome,
Portrait, Landscape, Flat; 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 2.0, Exif 2.31, PictBridge
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex
viewfinder
Frame coverage •DX (24×16) image area: Approx. 100% horizontal
and 100% vertical
•1.3× (18×12) image area: Approx. 97% horizontal
and 97% vertical
Magnification Approx. 0.94 × (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity,
–1.0 m–1)
Eyepoint 18.5 mm (–1.0 m–1; from center surface of
viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment –2–+1 m–1
Focusing screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II screen with
AF area brackets (framing grid can be
displayed)
Storage
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Reflex mirror Quick return
Lens aperture Instant return, electronically controlled
Lens
Compatible lenses Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including
type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply
to PC lenses) and AI-P NIKKOR lenses and non-
CPU AI lenses (M mode only). IX NIKKOR lenses,
lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses can not
be used.
The electronic rangefinder can be used with
lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or
faster (the electronic rangefinder supports the
center 1 focus point with lenses that have a
maximum aperture of f/8 or faster).
Shutter
Type Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-
plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-
curtain shutter available in mirror up release
mode
Speed 1
/
8000–30 s in steps of 1
/
3 or 1
/
2EV, bulb, time,
X250
Flash sync speed X=1
/
250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1
/
320 s or
slower (flash range drops at speeds between
1
/
250 and 1
/
320 s)
Release
Release mode S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed),
CH(continuous high speed), Q(quiet shutter-
release), QC (quiet continuous shutter-release),
E (self-timer), MUP (mirror up)
Approximate frame
advance rate
•CL: 1–7 fps
•CH: 8 fps
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.
Viewfinder
318
Self-timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of
0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s
Remote control modes
(ML-L3)
Delayed remote, quick-response remote,
remote mirror-up
Exposure
Metering system TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with
approximately 180K (180,000) pixels
Metering mode •Matrix: 3D color matrix metering III (type G, E,
and D lenses); color matrix metering III (other
CPU lenses)
•Center-weighted: Weight of approximately 75%
given to 8 mm circle in center of frame.
Diameter of circle can be changed to 6, 10, or
13 mm, or weighting can be based on average
of entire frame
•Spot: Meters circle with diameter of about
3.5 mm (about 2.5% of frame) centered on
selected focus point
•Highlight-weighted: Available with type G, E, and
D lenses
Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens,
20 °C/68 °F)
•Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted
metering: 0–20 EV
•Spot metering: 2–20 EV
Exposure meter coupling CPU
Mode Auto modes (iauto; jauto, flash off); 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; fsuper vivid; dpop;
ephoto illustration; 'toy camera effect; iminiature effect;
uselective color; 1silhouette; 2high key; 3low key);
programmed auto with flexible program (P);
shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto
(A); manual (M); U1 (user settings 1); U2 (user settings 2)
Release
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Exposure compensation Can be adjusted by –5 – +5 EV in increments of
1
/
3 or 1
/
2EV in P, S, A, M, SCENE, and EFFECTS modes
Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value
ISO sensitivity
(Recommended Exposure
Index)
ISO 100–51200 in steps of 1
/
3 or 1
/
2EV. Can also
be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50
equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5,
0.7, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 EV (ISO 1640000 equivalent)
above ISO 51200; auto ISO sensitivity control
available
Active D-Lighting Can be selected from Auto, Extra high, High,
Normal, Low, or Off
Focus
Autofocus Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500 II autofocus
sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-
tuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type
sensors; f/8 supported by 1 sensor), and AF-
assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5–3 m/1 ft
8in.–9ft 10in.)
Detection range –3 – +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 (M): Electronic rangefinder can be
used
Focus point Can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points
AF-area mode Single-point AF; 9-, 21-, or 51-point dynamic-
area AF, 3D-tracking, group-area AF, auto-area
AF
Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release
button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing
AAE-L/AF-L button
Exposure
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Flash
Built-in flash i, k, p, n, o, s, w, f, d, e, ': Auto flash with
auto pop-up
P, S, A, M, 0: Manual pop-up with button release
Guide Number Approx. 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft,
ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
Flash control TTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with
approximately 180K (180,000) pixels is available
with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for
digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted,
and highlight-weighted metering, standard
i-TTL fill-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; Auto FP High-Speed
Sync supported
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)
i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced
Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless
Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color
Information Communication, Auto FP High-
Speed Sync, AF-assist for multi-area AF
Sync terminal AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available
separately)
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White balance
White balance Auto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent
(7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade,
preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored,
spot white balance measurement available
during live view), choose color temperature
(2500 K–10,000 K), all with fine-tuning
Bracketing
Bracketing types Exposure, flash, white balance, and ADL
Live view
Modes C(photo live view), 1(movie live view)
Lens servo •Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time
servo AF (AF-F)
•Manual focus (M)
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)
Movie
Metering system TTL exposure metering using main image
sensor
Metering mode Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted
Frame size (pixels) and
frame rate
•3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 30p (progressive), 25p,
24p
•1920 × 1080; 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p
•1280 × 720; 60p, 50p
Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and
24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps
respectively; ★ high quality available at all
frame sizes, normal quality available at all sizes
except 3840 × 2160
File format MOV, MP4
Video compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
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Audio recording format Linear PCM, AAC
Audio recording device Built-in stereo or external microphone;
sensitivity adjustable
ISO sensitivity
(Recommended Exposure
Index)
•Mode M: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to
Hi 5) available with selectable upper limit;
manual selection (ISO 100 to 51200 in steps of
1
/
3 or 1
/
2 EV) with additional options available
equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, 2,
3, 4, or 5 EV (ISO 1640000 equivalent) above
ISO 51200
•Modes P, S, and A: Auto ISO sensitivity control
(ISO 100 to Hi 5) with selectable upper limit
•% (EFFECT) mode: Auto ISO sensitivity control
(ISO 100 to Hi 5)
•Other modes: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO
100 to 12800)
Active D-Lighting Can be selected from Same as photo settings,
Extra high, High, Normal, Low, or Off
Other options Index marking, time-lapse movies, electronic
vibration reduction
Monitor
Monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 922k-dot (VGA) tilting TFT
touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle,
approximately 100% frame coverage, manual
monitor brightness control, and an eye-sensor
controlling display on/off
Playback
Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or
calendar) playback with playback zoom,
playback zoom cropping, movie playback,
photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram
display, highlights, photo information, location
data display, picture rating, and auto image
rotation
Movie
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Interface
USB Hi-Speed USB with Micro-B connector;
connection to built-in USB port is
recommended
HDMI output Type C HDMI connector
Accessory terminal •Wireless remote controllers: WR-1, WR-R10
(available separately)
•Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately)
•GPS unit: GP-1/GP-1A (available separately)
Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in
power supported)
Audio output Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)
Wireless/Bluetooth
Wireless •Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
•Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz
(channels 1–11)
•Maximum output power: 8.4 dBm (EIRP)
•Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK
Bluetooth Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification
Version 4.1
Range (line of sight) Approximately 10 m (32 ft) without
interference; range may vary with signal
strength and presence or absence of obstacles
Supported languages
Supported languages Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified
and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English,
Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi,
Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese,
Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish,
Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Romanian,
Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil,
Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
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•Unless otherwise stated, all measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and
Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards or guidelines.
•All figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery.
•Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and
software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held
liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Power source
Battery One EN-EL15a rechargeable Li-ion battery
AC adapter EH-5b/EH-5c AC adapter; requires EP-5B power
connector (available separately)
Tripod socket
Tripod socket 1
/
4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions/weight
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 135.5 × 104 × 72.5 mm ( 5.4 × 4.1 ×
2.9 in.)
Weight Approx. 720 g (1 lb 9.4 oz) with battery and
memory card but without body cap; approx.
640 g (1 lb 6.6 oz; camera body only)
Operating environment
Temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Humidity 85% or less (no condensation)
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❚❚ MH-25a Battery Charger
The symbols on this product represent the following:
mAC, pDC, qClass II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)
❚❚ EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Rated input
(in North America)
AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 0.2 A
Rated input
(in other regions)
AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.23–0.12 A
Rated output DC 8.4 V/1.2 A
Supported batteries Nikon EN-EL15a rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Charging time Approx. 2 hours and 35 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. 95 × 33.5 × 71 mm (3.7 × 1.3 × 2.8 in.),
excluding projections
Length of power cable
(if supplied)
Approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Weight Approx. 115 g (4.1 oz), excluding supplied
power connector (power cable or AC wall
adapter)
Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated capacity 7.0 V/1900 mAh
Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 40 × 56 × 20.5 mm (1.6 × 2.2 × 0.8 in.)
Weight Approx. 78 g (2.8 oz), excluding terminal cover
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ASupported 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.
•Exif version 2.31: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File
Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.31, a standard in which
information stored with photographs is used for optimal color
reproduction when the images are output on Exif-compliant printers.
•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.
AConformity Marking
The standards with which the camera complies can be viewed using
the Conformity marking option in the setup menu (0273).
AFreeType License (FreeType2)
Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project
(http://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved.
AMIT License (HarfBuzz)
Portions of this software are copyright © 2017 The HarfBuzz Project
(http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights
reserved.
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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.
Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac, macOS,
OS X, Apple®, App Store®, the Apple logos, iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod
touch® are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and/or other
countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. The Android robot is
reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and
used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0
Attribution License. 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.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned
by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nikon Corporation
is under license.
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.
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an
electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to
iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this
accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.
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ACertificates
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The camera can be purchased as a kit with the lens listed below.
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
This lens is for use exclusively with DX format Nikon digital
camera. The parts of the lens are listed below.
Lens Kits
*Optional.
1Lens hood *...................................334
2Lens hood lock mark..................334
3Lens hood alignment mark ......334
4Lens hood mounting mark.......334
5Zoom ring ....................................... 51
6Focal length scale
7Focal length mark
8Focus ring .....................................115
9Lens mounting mark.................... 24
10 Rubber lens-mount gasket
11 CPU contacts................................280
12 A-M mode switch........................330
13 Vibration reduction ON/OFF
switch ...........................................332
330
❚❚ Focus
Focus mode is determined by the camera focus mode and the
position of the lens A-M mode switch. See the camera manual
for information on camera focus mode selection.
* Manual override available only when single-servo AF (AF-S) is selected with the camera.
Autofocus
Manual Focus
❚❚ Zoom and Depth of Field
Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length
and frame the photograph. If the camera offers depth-of-field
preview (stop down), depth of field can be previewed in the
viewfinder.
Note: Focal length decreases as the focus distance shortens.
Camera focus mode Lens focus mode
A M
AF Autofocus with
manual override *Manual focus with
electronic rangefinder
MF —
1 Set the camera to AF (autofocus).
2 Slide the lens A-M mode switch to A.
3Focus.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. In single-
servo AF (AF-S), 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 or press the AF-ON button.
1 Slide the lens A-M mode switch to M.
2Focus.
Focus manually using the lens focus ring.
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❚❚ Aperture
Aperture is adjusted using camera controls.
Zoom and Maximum Aperture
Changes to zoom can alter the maximum aperture by up to
11
/
3 EV. The camera however automatically takes this into
account when setting exposure, and no modifications to camera
settings are required following adjustments to zoom.
❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash
When using the built-in flash, be sure the subject is at a range of
at least 0.6 m (2 ft) and remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting
(shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built-in
flash).
When the lens is mounted on the following cameras, the built-in
flash may be unable to light the entire subject at ranges less than
those given below:
Shadow Vignetting
Camera Zoom position
Minimum distance
without vignetting
D7500/D7200/D7100/D7000/
D300 series/D200/D100
18 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in.
24–140 mm No vignetting
D90/D80/D50
18 mm 2.5 m/8 ft 3 in.
24 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in.
35–140 mm No vignetting
D5600/D5500/D5300/D5200/
D5100/D5000/D3400/D3300/
D3200/D3100/D3000/D70 series/
D60/D40 series
18 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in.
24 mm
35–140 mm No vignetting
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❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR)
Vibration reduction (VR) reduces blur caused by camera shake,
allowing shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower than would
otherwise be the case (measured at 140 mm with a D300s
camera according to Camera and Imaging Products Association
[CIPA] standards; effects vary with the photographer and
shooting conditions). This increases the range of shutter speeds
available and permits hand-held, tripod-free photography in a
wide range of situations.
Using the Vibration Reduction ON/OFF Switch
•Select ON to enable vibration reduction. Vibration
reduction is activated when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of
camera shake for improved framing and focus.
•Select OFF to turn vibration reduction off.
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DUsing Vibration Reduction: Notes
•When using vibration reduction, press the shutter-release button
halfway and wait for the image in the viewfinder to stabilize before
pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
•When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may
jiggle after the shutter is released. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
•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.
•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.
•If the camera is equipped with a built-in flash, vibration reduction will
be disabled while the flash charges.
•Select OFF when the camera is mounted on a tripod unless the tripod
head is unsecured or the camera is mounted on a monopod, in which
case ON is recommended.
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❚❚ The Lens Hood
The lens hood protects the lens and blocks stray light that would
otherwise cause flare or ghosting.
Attaching the Hood
Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood
alignment mark ( ) and then rotate the hood (w) until the ●
mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (—).
When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the
symbol on its base and avoid gripping it too tightly. Vignetting
may occur if the hood is not correctly attached.
The hood can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in
use.
❚❚ Supplied Accessories
•LC-67 67 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap
•Rear Lens Cap
❚❚ Compatible Accessories
•67 mm screw-on filters
•HB-32 Bayonet Hood
•CL-1018 Flexible Lens Pouch
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❚❚ Specifications
Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and
software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held
liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
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 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)
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II
This lens is for use exclusively with DX format Nikon digital
camera. The parts of the lens are listed below.
1Lens hood .....................................342
2Lens hood attachment index...342
3Lens hood lock mark..................342
4Lens hood mounting index......342
5Zoom ring ....................................... 51
6Focal length scale
7Focal length index
8Distance scale
9Distance index line
10 Focus ring .....................................115
11 Mounting index............................. 24
12 Lens mount rubber gasket
13 CPU contacts................................280
14 Focus mode switch.....................337
15 Vibration reduction ON/OFF
switch ...........................................340
16 Vibration reduction mode switch
.......................................................340
17 Zoom lock switch
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❚❚ Focus
Focus mode is determined by the camera focus mode and the
position of the lens focus mode switch. See the camera manual
for information on camera focus mode selection.
M/A (Autofocus with Manual Override)
Getting Good Results with Autofocus
Refer to “A Note on Wide- and Super Wide-Angle Lenses”
(0345).
Camera focus mode Lens focus mode
M/A M
AF Autofocus with
manual override
Manual focus with
electronic rangefinder
MF Manual focus with electronic rangefinder
1 Slide the lens focus-mode switch to M/A.
2Focus.
If desired, autofocus can be over-ridden by rotating the lens
focus ring while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway
(or, if the camera is equipped with an AF-ON button, while the
AF-ON button is pressed). To re-focus using autofocus, press
the shutter-release button halfway or press the AF-ON button
again.
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❚❚ Zoom and Depth of Field
Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length
and frame the photograph. If the camera offers depth-of-field
preview (stop down), depth of field can be previewed in the
viewfinder.
Note: The lens uses Nikon’s Internal Focusing (IF) system. Unlike
other lenses, focal length decreases as the focus distance
shortens. Note that the focus distance indicator is intended only
as a guide and may not accurately show the distance to the
subject and may, due to depth of field or other factors, not show
∞ when the camera is focused on a distant object.
To lock the zoom ring, rotate it to the 18 mm position and slide
the zoom lock switch to LOCK. This prevents the lens extending
under its own weight while the camera is being carried from
place to place.
❚❚ Aperture
Aperture is adjusted using camera controls.
Zoom and Maximum Aperture
Changes to zoom can alter the maximum aperture by up to
11
/
3 EV. The camera however automatically takes this into
account when setting exposure, and no modifications to camera
settings are required following adjustments to zoom.
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❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash
When using the built-in flash, be sure the subject is at a range of
at least 0.6 m (2 ft) and remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting
(shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built-in
flash).
When the lens is mounted on the following cameras, the built-in
flash may be unable to light the entire subject at ranges less than
those given below:
Shadow Vignetting
Camera Zoom position
Minimum distance
without vignetting
D7500/D7200/D7100/D7000/
D300 series/D200/D100
18 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in.
24–200 mm No vignetting
D90/D80
24 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in.
35 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in.
50–200 mm No vignetting
D5600/D5500/D5300/D5200/
D5100/D5000/D3400/D3300/
D3200/D3100/D3000/D70 series/
D60/D50/D40 series
24 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in.
35–200 mm No vignetting
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❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR)
Using the Vibration Reduction ON/OFF Switch
•Select ON to enable vibration reduction. Vibration reduction is
activated when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway,
reducing the effects of camera shake for improved framing and
focus.
•Select OFF to turn vibration reduction off.
Using the Vibration Reduction Mode Switch
•Select NORMAL for enhanced vibration reduction when
photographing stationary subjects.
•Select ACTIVE to reduce the effects of vibration when shooting
from a moving vehicle, and in other situations with active
camera motion.
341
DUsing Vibration Reduction: Notes
•When using vibration reduction, press the shutter-release button
halfway and wait for the image in the viewfinder to stabilize before
pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
•When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may
jiggle after the shutter is released. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
•Slide the vibration reduction mode switch to NORMAL for panning
shots. When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only
to motion that is not part of a 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.
•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.
•If the camera is equipped with a built-in flash, vibration reduction will
be disabled while the flash charges.
•In the case of cameras equipped with an AF-ON button, vibration
reduction will not be performed when the AF-ON button is pressed.
•Select OFF when the camera is mounted on a tripod unless the tripod
head is unsecured or the camera is mounted on a monopod, in which
case ON is recommended.
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❚❚ The Lens Hood
The lens hood protects the lens and blocks stray light that would
otherwise cause flare or ghosting.
Attaching the Hood
Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood
alignment mark ( ) and then rotate the hood (w) until the ●
mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (—).
When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the
symbol on its base and avoid gripping it too tightly. Vignetting
may occur if the hood is not correctly attached.
The hood can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in
use.
❚❚ Supplied Accessories
•LC-72 72 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap
•Rear Lens Cap
•HB-35 Bayonet Hood
•CL-1018 Flexible Lens Pouch
❚❚ Compatible Accessories
72 mm screw-on filters
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❚❚ Specifications
Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and
software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held
liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Type Type G AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR lens with built-in
CPU and F mount, designed for use with Nikon
DX-format digital SLR cameras
Focal length 18–200 mm
Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.6
Lens construction 16 elements in 12 groups (including 2 ED lens
elements and 3 aspherical lens elements)
Angle of view 76°–8°
Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters (18, 24, 35, 50, 70, 135,
200)
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)
Focus distance indicator 0.5 m to innity (∞)
Minimum focus distance 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) from focal plane at all zoom
positions
Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Diaphragm Fully automatic
Aperture range •18 mm focal length: f/3.5–22
•200 mm focal length: f/5.6–36
Metering Full aperture
Filter-attachment size 72 mm (P = 0.75 mm)
Dimensions Approx. 77 mm maximum diameter × 96.5 mm
(distance from camera lens mount flange)
Weight Approx. 565 g (19.9 oz)
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DLens Care
•Keep the CPU contacts clean.
•Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use
immediately and take the lens to a Nikon-authorized service center
for repair.
•Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To
remove smudges and fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol
or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens-cleaning tissue and
clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care
not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers.
•Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean
the lens.
•The lens hood or Neutral Color (NC) filters can be used to protect the
front lens element.
•Attach the front and rear caps before placing the lens in its case.
•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.
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AA Note on Wide- and Super Wide-Angle Lenses
Autofocus may not provide the desired results in situations like those
shown below.
1 Objects in the background occupy more of the focus point than the main subject:
If the focus point contains both
foreground and background objects,
the camera may focus on the
background and the subject may be
out of focus, particularly with wide-
and super wide-angle lenses. Example: A far-off portrait
subject at some distance from
the background
2 The subject contains many fine details.
The camera may have difficulty
focusing on subjects that contain
many fine details.
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” (0114).
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The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory
cards, including SDHC and SDXC cards compliant
with UHS-I. Cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or better
are recommended for movie recording; using slower cards may
result in recording being interrupted. When choosing cards for
use in card readers, be sure they are compatible with the device.
Contact the manufacturer for information on features,
operation, and limitations on use.
Approved Memory Cards
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The following table shows the approximate number of pictures
that can be stored on a 16 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro 95 MB/s UHS-I
SDHC card at different image quality (097), image size (099),
and image area settings (093).
❚❚ DX (24×16) Image Area
Memory Card Capacity
Image quality Image size File size 1No. of
images1
Buffer
capacity2
NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed,
12-bit — 20.5 MB 436 74
NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed,
14-bit — 25.5 MB 339 50
NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit — 17.5 MB 587 100
NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit — 21.5 MB 492 73
JPEG fine3
Large 10.4 MB 1000 100
Medium 6.3 MB 1700 100
Small 3.4 MB 3300 100
JPEG normal 3
Large 5.3 MB 2000 100
Medium 3.3 MB 3300 100
Small 1.8 MB 6300 100
JPEG basic3
Large 2.8 MB 4000 100
Medium 1.8 MB 6300 100
Small 1.0 MB 11,300 100
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❚❚ 1.3× (18×12) Image Area
1 All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded.
2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. Drops at image
qualities marked with a star (“★”) or when auto distortion control is on.
3 Figures assume size-priority JPEG compression. Selecting an image-quality option marked with
a star (“★”; optimal compression) increases the file size of JPEG images; number of images and
buffer capacity drop accordingly.
Image quality Image size File size1No. of
images1
Buffer
capacity2
NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed,
12-bit — 13.1 MB 713 100
NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed,
14-bit — 15.6 MB 559 100
NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit — 11.0 MB 949 100
NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit — 13.4 MB 803 100
JPEG fine3
Large 6.6 MB 1700 100
Medium 4.2 MB 2700 100
Small 2.4 MB 4600 100
JPEG normal3
Large 3.4 MB 3300 100
Medium 2.2 MB 5100 100
Small 1.3 MB 8600 100
JPEG basic3
Large 1.8 MB 6200 100
Medium 1.2 MB 9500 100
Small 0.8 MB 14,700 100
Ad2—Max. Continuous Release (0263)
The maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single
burst can be set to any amount between 1 and 100.
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The movie footage or number of shots that can be recorded with
fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery,
temperature, interval between shots, and the length of time
menus are displayed. Sample figures for EN-EL15a (1900 mAh)
batteries are given below.
•Photographs, single-frame release mode (CIPA standard 1):
Approximately 950 shots
•Photographs, continuous release mode (Nikon standard2):
Approximately 3880 shots
•Movies 3: Approximately 80 minutes of HD footage
1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED
VR lens under the following test conditions: lens cycled from infinity to minimum range and
one photograph taken at default settings once every 30 s; flash fired once every other shot. Live
view not used.
2 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED
VR lens under the following test conditions: image quality set to JPEG normal, image size set to
L (large), shutter speed 1
/
250 s, shutter-release button pressed halfway for three seconds and
focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times; six shots are then taken in succession
and monitor turned on for five seconds and then turned off; cycle repeated once standby timer
expires.
3 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with the camera at default settings and an AF-S DX
NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR lens under conditions specified by the Camera and
Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Individual movies are composed of one or more files, each
up to 4 GB in size, and can total up to 29 minutes 59 seconds in length; recording may end
before these limits are reached if the camera temperature rises.
Battery Life
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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 camera Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) and Bluetooth features
•Using the camera with optional accessories connected
•Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses
•Repeatedly zooming in and out with an AF-P lens.
To ensure that you get the most from Nikon EN-EL15a
rechargeable Li-ion batteries:
•Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce
battery performance.
•Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose
their charge if left unused.
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Symbols
i (Auto mode).....................................48
j (Auto (flash off) mode).................48
SCENE (Scene mode).............................61
EFFECTS (Special effects)......................64
k (Portrait).............................................62
l (Landscape)......................................62
p (Child).................................................62
m (Sports)...............................................62
n (Close up) ..........................................62
o (Night portrait) ................................62
r (Night landscape)...........................62
s (Party/indoor) ..................................62
t (Beach/snow)...................................62
u (Sunset)..............................................63
v (Dusk/dawn).....................................63
w (Pet portrait).....................................63
x (Candlelight)......................................63
y (Blossom)...........................................63
z (Autumn colors) ..............................63
0 (Food)..................................................63
% (Night vision) ...................................64
f (Super Vivid) .....................................64
d (Pop)...................................................64
e (Photo Illustration)..................64, 66
' (Toy Camera Effect).................64, 67
i (Miniature effect)...................65, 68
u (Selective color) .......................65, 70
1 (Silhouette).......................................65
2 (High key)..........................................65
3 (Low key)...........................................65
P (Programmed auto).........................73
S (Shutter-priority auto) ....................74
A (Aperture-priority auto).................75
M (Manual)..............................................76
U1/U2.........................................................83
S (Single frame) ....................................86
CL (Continuous low speed)............... 86
CH (Continuous high speed) ............ 86
Q (Quiet shutter-release)................... 86
QC (Quiet continuous shutter-
release).................................................. 86
E (Self-timer).................................86, 89
MUP (Mirror up)............................... 86, 91
! (Face-priority AF).........................106
$ (Wide-area AF) ..............................106
% (Normal-area AF)..........................106
& (Subject-tracking AF) ...............107
a (Matrix) ...........................................123
Z (Center-weighted)......................123
b (Spot)...............................................123
4 (Highlight-weighted)................123
AUTO (Auto flash)................................160
Y (Red-eye reduction)......... 160, 162
SLOW (Slow sync) ...................... 160, 162
REAR (Rear-curtain sync)..................162
E (Exposure compensation).........127
Y (Flash compensation)...............167
O (Flexible program).......................... 73
a (Live view) button................49, 179
i button ............................183, 205, 230
R (Info) button................. 56, 187, 201
J button ......................................42, 266
D switch....................................................5
L (Preset manual)............... 131, 139
D (Bracketing)................................209
I (Focus indicator) ......... 52, 111, 116
t (Memory buffer).............................. 87
M (Flash-ready indicator) .................. 55
Numerics
1.3× ........................................................190
1.3× (18×12).......................................... 93
3D-tracking ......................104, 105, 109
Index
352
A
AC adapter.......................................... 287
Accessories......................................... 287
Active D-Lighting 153, 183, 219, 254,
258
ADL bracketing ........................209, 219
AE & flash bracketing.............209, 210
AE bracketing ...........................209, 210
AE lock.................................................. 125
AE-L/AF-L button.........................112, 125
AF..................................................100–114
AF activation...................................... 261
AF area brackets....................9, 11, 232
AF fine-tune ....................................... 269
AF-A ...................................................... 100
AF-area mode.................................... 103
AF-assist............................................... 261
AF-C..............................................100, 260
AF-F....................................................... 101
AF-mode button......................101, 108
AF-P....................................................... 279
AF-S ........................... 100, 101, 260, 279
After delete......................................... 251
Airplane mode .................................. 272
A-M mode switch............................. 329
Angle of view..................................... 284
Aperture ..........................................75–76
Aperture-priority auto.......................75
Aspect ratio ........................................ 190
Assign remote (WR) Fn button.... 272
Attaching the lens ..............................24
Auto (Set Picture Control)............. 148
Auto (White balance).............130, 132
Auto bracketing set................209, 256
Auto distortion control.................. 255
Auto flash............................................ 160
Auto image rotation ....................... 251
Auto info display.............................. 269
Auto ISO sensitivity control.120, 257
Auto M ISO sensitivity control...... 266
Auto-area AF ............................ 104, 109
Autoexposure lock...........................125
Autofocus ..................................100–114
Autofocus mode ...............................100
Auto-servo AF ....................................100
B
Backlight ...................................................5
Battery ................... 19, 21, 46, 273, 325
Battery info .........................................273
Battery life ...........................................349
Beep options ......................................271
BKT button ................................. 158, 266
Bluetooth.................................... xxii, 273
Body cap ......................................... 3, 287
Bracketing ................................. 209, 256
Built-in flash.................................55, 159
Bulb................................................... 79, 80
C
Camera Control Pro 2......................287
Capture NX-D.........................................iv
Center-weighted..................... 123, 262
Charging the battery......................... 19
Choose color temp. (White balance).
131, 137
Choose image area 93, 190, 252, 257
Choose start/end point ..................196
CL mode shooting speed...............263
Clean image sensor..........................289
Clock......................................................268
Clock battery ......................................204
Cloudy (White balance)..................131
Color outline.......................................276
Color sketch........................................276
Color space .........................................254
Color temperature.........131, 133, 137
Command dial ...................................266
Compatible lenses............................279
Conformity marking .............. 273, 326
Connect to smart device................272
353
Connector for external microphone.
2
Continuous high speed ....................86
Continuous low speed ......................86
Continuous release mode................86
Continuous-servo AF ...................... 100
Control panel.......................................... 8
Copyright ...................................238, 271
CPU contacts...................................... 280
CPU lens........................................ 25, 279
Crop....................................................... 190
Custom control assignment266, 267
Custom Settings ............................... 260
D
Date and time.................................... 268
Date format ........................................ 268
Daylight saving time....................... 268
DCF........................................................ 326
Default settings........................206, 274
Delayed remote (Remote control
mode (ML-L3)) ................................. 175
Delete ............................................ 60, 247
Delete all images.............................. 248
Delete current image............... 60, 247
Delete selected images.................. 248
Diopter adjustment control . 11, 287,
301
Direct sunlight (White balance) .. 131
Distortion control............................. 275
D-Lighting........................................... 275
DX (24×16).............................................93
DX format............................................ 190
Dynamic-area AF .....................103, 109
E
Edit movie........................ 196, 230, 277
Electronic front-curtain shutter .. 264
Electronic rangefinder.................... 116
Electronic VR .............................184, 259
EV steps for exposure cntrl ........... 262
Exif..........................................................326
Exposure ....................................123–129
Exposure bracketing.....209, 210, 256
Exposure compensation ..... 127, 262,
265
Exposure delay mode......................264
Exposure indicator ....................77, 267
Exposure lock.....................................125
Exposure meters .................................54
Exposure preview............................... 78
External GPS device options.........223
External microphone.......................184
Eye sensor..............................................13
Eye-Fi upload......................................273
F
Face-priority AF .................................106
File naming ............................... 252, 257
File number sequence ....................264
Filter effects .............................. 152, 276
Fine-tune optimal exposure .........262
Fine-tuning white balance ............134
Firmware version ..............................274
Fisheye..................................................276
Flash................... 55, 159, 160, 167, 169
Flash (White balance)......................131
Flash bracketing.............209, 210, 256
Flash compensation.........................167
Flash control.......................................252
Flash mode................................ 160, 162
Flash range..........................................166
Flash ready indicator ...... 55, 170, 271
Flash shutter speed................ 163, 265
Flash sync speed ..................... 265, 317
Flash warning.....................................271
Flat (Set Picture Control)................148
Flexible program................................. 73
Flick.................................................14, 271
Flicker reduction ..................... 255, 259
Fluorescent (White balance).........130
Fn1 button.................................. 266, 267
354
Fn2 button..................................266, 267
f-number ...................................... 72, 281
Focal length ....................................... 283
Focal length scale ...................329, 336
Focal plane mark.............................. 116
Focus indicator .................52, 111, 116
Focus lock ........................................... 111
Focus mode........................................ 100
Focus point51, 52, 103, 107, 116, 261
Focus tracking..........................102, 260
Focusing screen................................ 316
Focus-mode selector ...................... 100
Format memory card...................... 268
Frame rate........................................... 188
Frame size/frame rate............188, 257
Framing guides.......................... 56, 187
Frequency response...............183, 259
Front-curtain sync............................ 162
Full-frame playback......................... 225
Full-frame playback flicks.............. 271
Full-time servo AF............................ 101
FV lock.................................................. 169
G
GPS ...............................................223, 238
Group-area AF................................... 104
H
H.264..................................................... 321
HDMI...................................192, 271, 326
HDMI connector .................................... 2
Headphone volume ........................ 184
Headphones....................................... 184
Help..........................................................42
Hi............................................................ 119
Hide image ......................................... 250
High definition.................................. 326
High Dynamic Range (HDR) 155, 256
High ISO NR...............................255, 259
Highlight display.............................. 184
Highlights ........................................... 233
Highlight-weighted metering......123
Histogram.................................. 234, 235
I
Image area ..93, 95, 99, 183, 252, 257
Image comment................................270
Image Dust Off ref photo...............270
Image overlay ....................................276
Image quality ..............................97, 253
Image review............................ 227, 250
Image size.....................................99, 253
Incandescent (White balance) .....130
Index marking.......................... 189, 195
Info display auto off..................13, 269
In-focus indicator............. 52, 111, 116
Information............................... 201, 231
Information display................ 201, 269
Interval timer shooting...................256
ISO display...........................................264
ISO sensitivity118, 120, 253, 257, 264
ISO sensitivity settings.120, 253, 257
ISO sensitivity step value ...............261
i-TTL .......................................................165
J
JPEG......................................................... 97
JPEG basic.............................................. 97
JPEG fine ................................................ 97
JPEG normal.......................................... 97
L
L (large)..........................................99, 192
Landscape (Set Picture Control)..148
Language................................... 268, 323
LCD illumination .......................... 5, 264
LED lamp..............................................271
Lens................................ 24, 25, 279, 329
Lens focus ring................115, 329, 336
Lens mount............................. 3, 24, 116
Lens mounting mark ......................... 24
355
Lens vibration reduction switch 332,
340
LINK mode .......................................... 271
Live view............................. 49, 179–193
Live view selector...................... 49, 179
Lo ........................................................... 119
Location data............................223, 238
Lock mirror up for cleaning .......... 292
Long exposure NR............................ 255
M
M (medium).................................. 99, 192
Manage Picture Control........254, 258
Manual .......................................... 76, 115
Manual focus...................................... 115
Manual focus ring in AF mode .... 261
Matrix metering.......................123, 262
Max. continuous release................ 263
Maximum aperture.................166, 281
Maximum sensitivity..............121, 257
Memory buffer .....................................87
Memory card...............21, 47, 346, 347
Memory card capacity.................... 347
Menu Guide............................................ iii
Metering.............................................. 123
Microphone..................... 183, 184, 259
Microphone sensitivity..........183, 259
Miniature effect................... 65, 68, 277
Minimum aperture ......................25, 72
Minimum shutter speed ................ 121
Mired..................................................... 136
Mirror....................................91, 175, 292
Mirror up..........................................86, 91
Mode dial ................................................. 6
Mode dial lock release......................... 6
Monitor ........................... 12, 14, 59, 225
Monitor brightness.................184, 269
Monitor color balance .................... 269
Monitor off delay.............................. 263
Monitor pre-flash ....................165, 170
Monochrome............................148, 276
Mounting mark................. 24, 329, 336
Movie file type ...................................257
Movie live view..................................179
Movie quality............................ 188, 257
Movie shooting menu.....................257
Movie-record button............. 181, 266
Movies...................................................179
Multiple exposure.............................256
Multi-selector power aperture.....184
MY MENU.............................................278
N
NEF (RAW)..............................................97
NEF (RAW) processing.....................275
NEF (RAW) recording.......................253
Neutral (Set Picture Control).........148
Non-CPU lens .....................................285
Normal-area AF..................................106
Number of focus points..................260
Number of shots ...............................349
O
OK button.....................................42, 266
Optical VR ............................................265
Overview data....................................239
P
Painting ................................................277
Perspective control..........................276
Photo illustration .......................64, 276
Photo information............................231
Photo shooting menu.....................252
PictBridge ............................................326
Picture Controls....................... 148, 150
Picture size ..........................................284
Playback ........................................59, 225
Playback display options ..... 231, 250
Playback folder ..................................250
Playback information ......................231
Playback menu ..................................250
Playback zoom...................................240
356
Pop ...........................................................64
Portrait (Set Picture Control)........ 148
Power aperture................................. 184
Power connector.............................. 287
Predictive focus tracking............... 102
Preset manual (White balance).. 131,
139
Press the shutter-release button all
the way down.....................................53
Press the shutter-release button
halfway..................................................52
Programmed auto ..............................73
Protecting photographs................ 242
Q
Quick retouch.................................... 275
Quick-response remote (Remote
control mode (ML-L3)).................. 175
Quiet continuous shutter-release.86
Quiet shutter-release.........................86
R
Rating ..........................................243, 251
Rear-curtain sync.............................. 162
RECENT SETTINGS............................ 278
Rechargeable Li-ion battery............19
Red-eye correction .......................... 275
Red-eye reduction ..................160, 162
Release button to use dial ............ 267
Release mode.......................................86
Release mode dial...............................86
Release mode dial lock release ......86
Remote control........................175, 287
Remote control mode (ML-L3) ... 175,
256
Remote cord ............................... 79, 287
Remote mirror-up (Remote control
mode (ML-L3))................................. 175
Remote on duration (ML-L3)........ 263
Removing the lens from the camera
25
Reset............................................ 206, 274
Reset all settings ...............................274
Reset custom settings.....................260
Reset movie shooting menu ........257
Reset photo shooting menu.........252
Reset user settings ............................. 85
Resize ....................................................275
Restoring default settings ... 206, 274
Retouch menu ......................... 230, 275
Reverse indicators ............................267
RGB ........................................................234
Rotate tall ............................................251
S
S (small)..........................................99, 192
Save selected frame............... 196, 200
Save user settings............................... 83
Save/load settings............................274
Scene mode.......................................... 61
SD memory card ........................47, 347
Select date................................. 249, 250
Select to send to smart device....246,
251
Select to send to smart device/
deselect ..............................................245
Selective color......................65, 70, 277
Self-timer ...............................86, 89, 263
Send to smart device (auto)..........273
Sensitivity ................118, 120, 253, 257
Set clock from satellite....................223
Set Picture Control........148, 254, 258
Setup menu ........................................268
Shade (White balance)....................131
Shooting data ....................................236
Shutter speed................................ 74, 76
Shutter-priority auto ......................... 74
Shutter-release button . 53, 111, 125,
262, 267
Shutter-release button AE-L .........262
Side-by-side comparison ...............277
Single frame.......................................... 86
357
Single-point AF ........................103, 109
Single-servo AF ........................100, 101
Size ................................................. 99, 192
Slide show........................................... 251
Slot empty release lock.................. 273
Slow sync....................................160, 162
Slow-motion playback ................... 194
Smart device ................... 224, 251, 272
Speaker ..................................................... 5
Special effects.......................................64
Spot....................................................... 123
Spot white balance.......................... 143
Standard (Set Picture Control)..... 148
Standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital
SLR ....................................................... 165
Standby timer....................54, 223, 263
Storage folder.................................... 252
Store points by orientation .......... 261
Straighten ........................................... 275
Subject-tracking AF......................... 107
Super vivid.............................................64
T
Text entry ............................................ 270
Thumbnail........................................... 225
Tilting monitor .....................................12
Time ........................................ 79, 81, 268
Time zone............................................ 268
Time zone and date......................... 268
Time-lapse movie............................. 259
Timer........................................................89
Toning .........................................151, 152
Touch controls ..................14, 228, 271
Touch screen........................ 14, 16, 228
Touch shutter .......................................16
Toy camera effect................................64
Trim ....................................................... 275
Trimming movies ............................. 196
Tripod ........................................................ 3
Two-button reset ............................. 206
Type D lens......................................... 280
Type E lens...........................................280
Type G lens..........................................280
U
User settings......................................... 83
UTC.........................................................224
V
Vibration reduction......184, 259, 332,
340
Viewfinder ......................9, 11, 287, 316
Viewfinder eyepiece ..........................90
Viewfinder eyepiece cap.................. 90
Viewfinder focus ........................11, 287
Viewfinder grid display...................264
ViewNX-i...................................................iv
Vignette control ................................255
Virtual horizon .................. 56, 187, 269
Vivid (Set Picture Control)..............148
Volume .................................................195
W
WB (White balance).......130, 215, 258
WB bracketing.......................... 209, 215
White balance ....... 130, 215, 254, 258
White balance bracketing.... 209, 215
Wide-area AF......................................106
Wi-Fi..............................................xxii, 273
Wind noise reduction............ 183, 259
Wireless ................................................ xxii
Wireless remote (WR) options......271
Wireless remote controller. 271, 272,
287
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