Nikon 1155EB Users Manual

If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.

• When using Windows 7

If the dialog shown on the right is
displayed, follow the steps below to
select Nikon Transfer 2.

1Under Import pictures and

videos, click Change program. A
program selection dialog will be
displayed; select Nikon Transfer 2
and click OK.

2 Double-click the Nikon Transfer 2 icon.

• When using Windows 10 or Windows 8.1

If the dialog shown on the right is displayed, click
the dialog and then click Import File/Nikon
Transfer 2.

• When using OS X or macOS

If Nikon Transfer 2 does not automatically start, launch the Image Capture
application that comes bundled with Mac while the camera and your computer are
connected, and select Nikon Transfer 2 as the default application to open when the
camera is connected to your computer.

If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon
Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.

B Notes About Connecting the USB Cable

Operation is not guaranteed if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.

C Using ViewNX-i

Consult online help for more information.

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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer

Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)

2 After Nikon Transfer 2 starts, click Start Transfer.

Start Transfer

• Image transfer begins. When image transfer is complete, ViewNX-i starts and the
transferred images are displayed.

3 Terminate the connection.

• If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the
computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the
memory card and then remove the memory card from the card reader or card slot.

• If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the
USB cable.

C Capture NX-D

Use Nikon’s Capture NX-D software to fine-tune photos or to change settings for RAW
pictures and save them in other formats. It is available for download from the following
website:

http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com

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Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)

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Menu Operations...............................................................................................................120

Menu Lists ............................................................................................................................123

The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) ......................................127

The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode)..............................................................130

The Movie Menu................................................................................................................144

The Playback Menu...........................................................................................................151

The Network Menu ...........................................................................................................156

The Setup Menu.................................................................................................................159

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Menu Operations

Image quality
Image size

Shooting menu

Menu icons

Time zone and date

Date stamp

Monitor settings

Self-timer: after release
Photo VR

EVF auto toggle

AF assist

Set up

You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button.

• A Shooting menu

• e Movie menu

• c Playback menu

1, 2

1

3

• J Network menu

• z Setup menu

1

Press the d button when the shooting screen is displayed.

2

Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the shooting mode.

3

Press the d button when the playback screen is displayed.

1 Press the d (menu) button.

• The menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector

J.

• The current menu icon is
displayed in yellow.

3 Select a menu icon and

press the k button.

• The menu options become
selectable.

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4 Select a menu option and

press the k button.

• Certain menu options cannot
be set depending on the
current shooting mode or the
state of the camera.

Time zone and date
Monitor settings
EVF auto toggle

Date stamp

Self-timer: after release
Photo VR
AF assist

Set up

5 Select a setting and press

Date stamp

the k button.

• The setting you selected is
applied.

• When you are finished using
the menu, press the d
button.

• When a menu is displayed, you
can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release button or b (e)
button.

Date

Date and time
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C Command Dial or Multi Selector Operation When a Menu Is Displayed

When a menu or setting items are displayed, you can select a menu option also by rotating
the command dial or multi selector.

C Operating the Touch Panel on Menus

You can use the touch panel to operate menus (A7).

Using the w (Function) Button

If you press the w button in A, B, C, or
D mode, you can quickly configure the

pre-saved menu options (default setting
is Continuous). To set a different menu
option, select U Fn button and select
the desired menu option.

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The Image Selection Screen

Erase selected images

Back

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ON/OFF

When an image selection screen such as the one
shown on the right is displayed while operating the
camera menu, follow the procedures described
below to select the images.

1 Use the multi selector JK or rotate

Erase selected images

it to select the desired image.

• Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to
switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to
switch to thumbnail playback.

• Only one image can be selected for Rotate
image.

Proceed to step 3.

2 Use HI to select ON or OFF.

• When ON is selected, an icon is displayed
under the selected image. Repeat steps 1 an d 2
to select additional images.

Back

Erase selected images

Back

3 Press the k button to apply the image selection.

• When a confirmation dialog is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions to
operate.

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

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Menu Lists

The Shooting Menu

Enter shooting mode M d button

Common Options

Option Default setting A

Image quality* Normal 127

Image size* i 4608×3456 129

* Also can be set by pressing the w (function) button (A121).

For A, B, C, and D Modes

Option Default setting A

White balance*

Metering* Matrix 133

Continuous* Single 134

ISO sensitivity* Auto 137

Exposure bracketing

AF area mode* Target finding AF 139

Autofocus mode Pre-focus 142

Noise reduction filter Normal 143

M exposure preview On 143

* Also can be set by pressing the w (function) button (A121).

Auto (normal)

• Number of shots: Bracketing off

• Bracketing increment: ±0.3

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The Movie Menu

Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M k button

Option Default setting A

Movie options e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p 144

Autofocus mode Single AF 148

Movie VR On (hybrid) 149

Wind noise reduction Off 150

Frame rate –150

The Playback Menu

Press the c button (playback mode) M d button

Mark for upload

Quick retouch

D-Lighting

Red-eye correction

Glamour retouch

1

2

2

2

2

Filter effects 92

Slide show 152

Option A

1

Protect

Rotate image

Copy

1

1

Sequence display

1

Select an image on the image selection screen. See “The Image Selection Screen”
(A122) for more information.

2

Edited images are saved as separate files. Some images may not be edited.

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Menu Lists

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90

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155

The Network Menu

Press the d button M J menu icon M k button

Option A

Airplane mode 156

Choose connection 156

Connect to smart device 156

Connection to remote 156

Send while shooting 156

Wi-Fi 157

Bluetooth 157

Restore default settings 157

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The Setup Menu

Press the d button M z menu icon M k button

Option A

Time zone and date 159

Monitor settings 161

EVF auto toggle 163

Date stamp 164

Self-timer: after release 165

Photo VR* 165

AF assist 166

Digital zoom 166

Assign side zoom control 167

AE/AF lock button 168

Sound settings 169

Auto off 169

Format card/Format memory 170

Language 171

HDMI output 171

Charge by computer 172

Image comment 173

Copyright information 174

Location data 175

Toggle Av/Tv selection 175

MF peaking 176

Reset all 176

Touch-screen controls 176

Conformity marking 177

Firmware version 177

* Also can be set by pressing the w (function) button (A121).

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The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting
Options)

Image Quality

Enter shooting mode M d button M Image quality M k button

Set the image quality (compression ratio) used when saving images.
Lower compression ratios result in higher quality images, but the number of images
that can be saved is reduced.
The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.

Option Description

a Fine

b Normal

(default setting)

F RAW

G RAW + Fine

H RAW + Normal

B Notes About Image Quality

• Image mode cannot be set in the following shooting modes:

- Time-lapse movie and Easy panorama scene modes

-Short movie show mode

• RAW images cannot be captured in the following shooting modes:

- Scene modes

-Creative mode

-Short movie show mode
If you change the shooting mode to any of the above shooting modes when a RAW

image quality has been selected, the image quality will change to Fine or Normal.

• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A80).

Finer image quality than Normal.
Compression ratio of about 1:4

Normal image quality, suitable for most applications.
Compression ratio of about 1:8

Raw data from the image sensor are saved without additional
processing. You can use a computer to change settings that were
set during shooting such as white balance and contrast.

• Image size is fixed at i 4608×3456
File format: RAW (NRW), Nikon’s own format

Two images are recorded, one RAW image and one fine-quality
JPEG image.

Two images are recorded, one RAW image and one normal-quality
JPEG image.

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The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)

C RAW Images of This Camera

• RAW images cannot be processed on this camera.

• ViewNX-i (A116) needs to be installed on the computer to be able to view RAW images

on the computer.

• RAW images cannot be edited or printed directly. You can adjust images or process RAW
images if you transfer RAW images to a computer, and then use software such as Capture
NX-D (A118).

C Saving of RAW and JPEG Images at the Same Time

• The RAW image and the JPEG image that are saved at the same time have the same file
number but with their own extensions, “.NRW” and “.JPG” (A203).

• When playing back on the camera, only the JPEG image is displayed.

• Note that when the JPEG image is deleted, the RAW image that was saved at the same

time is also deleted.

C Number of Images That Can Be Saved

• The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked on the screen
when shooting (A23).

• Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved may vary
greatly depending on the image content, even when using memory cards with the same
capacity and the same image quality and image size settings. In addition, the number of
images that can be saved may vary depending on the make of the memory card.

• If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures
remaining display shows “9999.”

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The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)

Image Size

Enter shooting mode M d button M Image size M k button

Set the image size (number of pixels) used when saving JPEG images.
The larger the image size, the larger the size at which it can be printed, but the
number of images that can be saved is reduced.
The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.

Option*

i 4608×3456 (default setting) 4:3
I 3264×2448 4:3

L 2272×1704 4:3

B 1600×1200 4:3

e 4608×2592 16:9
J 4608×3072 3:2

H 3456×3456 1:1

* The numerical values indicate the number of pixels that are captured.

Example: i 4608×3456 = approx. 16 megapixels, 4608×3456 pixels

Aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical)

B Notes About Printing Images at 1:1 Aspect Ratio

Change the printer setting to “Border” when printing images at a 1:1 aspect ratio.
Some printers may not be able to print images at a 1:1 aspect ratio.

B Notes About Image Size

• Image mode cannot be set in the following shooting modes:

- Time-lapse movie and Easy panorama scene modes

-Short movie show mode

• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A80).

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The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)

The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode)

• See “Image Quality” (A127) and “Image Size” (A129) for information about

Image quality and Image size.

White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, or D M d button M A, B, C, or D menu
icon M White balance M k button

Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make
the colors in images match what you see with your eyes.

Option Description

a Auto (normal)
(default setting)

a2 Auto (warm
lighting)

b Preset manual

c Daylight* Use under direct sunlight.

d Incandescent* Use under incandescent lighting.

e Fluorescent

f Cloudy* Use under overcast skies.

g Flash* Use with the flash.

x Choose color temp. Use to directly specify color temperature (A131).

* Fine adjustments in seven steps are available. Apply positive (+) to increase blue hue and

negative (–) to increase red hue.

White balance is automatically adjusted.
When set to Auto (warm lighting), the images are preserved
with warm colors if they are shot under an incandescent light
source. When using the flash, white balance is adjusted
according to the flash lighting condition.

Use when the desired result is not achieved with Auto
(normal), Auto (warm lighting), Incandescent, etc. (A132).

Use under most types of fluorescent lighting. Choose one of 1
(cool-white fluorescent), 2 (day white fluorescent), and 3
(daylight fluorescent).

B Notes About White Balance

• Lower the flash when white balance is set to any setting other than Auto (normal), Auto
(warm lighting), or Flash (A25).

• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A80).

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C Color Temperature

3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 10000

[K]

112 3 4 8 9 0a567

Red Blue

1

Sodium-vapor lamps: 2700K

2

Incandescent/
Warm-white fluorescent: 3000K

3

White fluorescent: 3700K

4

Cool-white fluorescent: 4200K

5

Day white fluorescent: 5000K

6

Direct sunlight: 5200K

7

Flash: 5400K

8

Cloudy: 6000K

9

Daylight fluorescent: 6500K

0

High temp. mercury-vapor: 7200K

a

Shade: 8000K

Color temperature is an objective measure of colors of light sources which are expressed in
the unit of absolute temperature (K: Kelvin). Light sources with lower color temperatures
appear more reddish, while light sources with higher color temperatures appear more
bluish.

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Using Preset Manual

Au to ( no rm al)
Au to ( wa rm li gh ti ng )

In ca nd es ce nt

Da yl ig ht

Fl uo re sce nt
Cl ou dy

Measuring window

Follow the procedures described below to measure the white balance value under
the lighting used during shooting.

1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that

will be used during shooting.

2 Use the multi selector HI to select

Preset manual, and press the k

button.

• The lens extends to the zoom position for
measurement.

3 Select Measure.

• To apply the last measured value, select

Cancel and press the k button.

4 Frame the white or gray reference

White balance

Auto (normal)
Auto (warm lighting)

Preset manual

Daylight
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Cloudy

Preset manual

Preset manual

Cancel

Measure

object in the measuring window, and
press the k button to measure the
value.

• The shutter is released and measurement is
complete (no image is saved).

Cancel

Measure

B Notes About Preset Manual

A white balance value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When
shooting using the flash, set White balance to Auto (normal), Auto (warm lighting), or
Flash.

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Metering

Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, or D M d button M A, B, C, or D menu
icon M Metering M k button

The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is
known as “metering.”

Use this option to set the method of how the camera meters exposure.

Option Description

G Matrix
(default setting)

q Center-weighted

r Spot

* To set focus and exposure for off-center subjects, change AF area mode to manual and

set the focus area to the center of the frame, and then use focus lock (A77).

The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering.
Recommended for typical shooting.

The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight
to the subject in the center of the frame. The classic metering for
portraits; it preserves background details while letting lighting
conditions in the center of the frame determine exposure.*

The camera meters the area shown by the circle in the center of
the frame. This can be used when the subject is much lighter or
darker than the background. Ensure that the subject is within the
area shown by the circle when shooting.*

B Notes About Metering

• When digital zoom is in effect, Center-weighted or Spot is selected depending on the
zoom ratio.

• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A80).

C Display on the Shooting Screen

When Center-weighted or Spot is selected, the metering range guide (A12) is displayed
(except when digital zoom is used).

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Continuous Shooting

Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, or D M d button M A, B, C, or D menu
icon M Continuous M k button

Option Description

U Single
(default setting)

k Continuous H

K Continuous M

m Continuous L

L Pre-shooting
cache

n Continuous H:
120 fps

j Continuous H:
60 fps

One image is captured each time the shutter-release button is
pressed.

While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images
are captured continuously.

• The camera can capture up to about #10 images#
continuously at a rate of about #10 fps# (when set to Normal
(image quality) and i 4608×3456 (image size)).

While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images
are captured continuously.

• The camera can capture up to #about 200 images# continuously
at a rate of #about 7 fps# (when set to Normal (image quality)
and i 4608×3456 (image size)). If the shutter-release button is
held all the way down further, the frame rate becomes slower.

While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images
are captured continuously.

• The camera can capture up to about #200 images# continuously
at a rate of about #3 fps# (when set to Normal (image quality)
and i 4608×3456 (image size)). If the shutter-release button is
held all the way down further, the frame rate becomes slower.

Pre-shooting cache shooting begins when the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway. When the shutter-release button is pressed all the
way down, the camera saves the current image as well as the images
captured immediately before the button is pressed (
shooting cache makes it easy to capture perfect moments.

• The camera can capture up to about #10 images#
continuously at a rate of about #15 fps# (including a maximum
of #5 images# captured in the pre-shooting cache).

• The image quality is fixed at Normal and the image size is
fixed at i 4608×3456.

Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down,
images are captured continuously at a high speed rate.

• The camera can capture up to about #60 images#
continuously at a rate of about 120 fps.

• The image quality is fixed at Normal and the image size is
fixed at B 1600×1200.

Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down,
images are captured continuously at a high speed rate.

• The camera can capture up to about #60 images#
continuously at a rate of about 60 fps.

• The image quality is fixed at Normal and the image size is
fixed at B 1600×1200.

A

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Option Description

Press down halfway Press down all the way

Images saved before

pressing all the way

Images saved by

pressing all the way

M Intvl timer
shooting

The camera automatically captures still images continuously at
the specified interval (A136).

B Notes About Continuous Shooting

• Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in
each series (except Intvl timer shooting).

• It may take some time to save the images after shooting.

• When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images.

• The frame rate may become slower depending on the image quality, image size, memory

card type or shooting conditions (such as when saving RAW images).

• When using Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps,
banding or variance in brightness or hue may occur in images that were captured under
lighting that flashes quickly at high speeds, such as fluorescent, mercury-vapor, or
sodium-vapor lighting.

• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A80).

C Pre-shooting Cache

When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or all the way down, images are saved
as described below.

• The pre-shooting cache icon (N) on the shooting screen changes to yellow while the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

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Interval Timer Shooting

F 3. 4F3.4 5 00500

2 5m 0s25m 0s

1 /2 5 01/250

0 .00.0

1 00100

0 2m 3 0s02m30s

Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C
icon M Continuous M k button M Intvl timer shooting M k button

1 Set the desired interval between

each shot.

• Use JK to select an item, and use HI to set

the time.

• Press the k button when setting is complete.

, or

D M d button M A, B, C

, or

D menu

Intvl timer shooting

ms

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2 Press the d (menu) button to display the shooting screen.
3 Press the shutter-release button to

shoot the first image.

• The shutter is automatically released at the
specified interval to shoot second and
subsequent images.

• The screen turns off and the power-on lamp
flashes during the intervals between shots.

4 When the desired number of images have been captured, press

the shutter-release button.

• Shooting ends.

• Shooting ends automatically in the following situations:

- When the memory card becomes full

- When the number of images captured continuously reaches 9999

B Notes About Interval Timer Shooting

• To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during shooting, use a sufficiently
charged battery.

• If the EH-62F AC Adapter (available separately; A204) is used, this camera can be
powered from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use an AC adapter
other than the EH-62F. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or
damage to the camera.

• Do not rotate the mode dial to a different setting while performing interval timer
shooting. Shooting will end.

• If the shutter speed is slow and saving an image takes time compared to the specified
interval, some of the shots during Interval timer shooting may be canceled.

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ISO Sensitivity

Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, or D M d button M A, B, C, or D menu
icon M ISO sensitivity M k button

A higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with
subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and
blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.

• When a higher ISO sensitivity is set, images may contain noise.

Option Description

a Auto
(default setting)

I Fixed range auto

100, 200, 400, 800,
1600, 3200, 6400

Sensitivity is automatically selected from the range of ISO 100 to

1600.

The range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO
sensitivity can be selected from ISO 100-400 or ISO 100-800.

ISO sensitivity is fixed at the specified value.

C Notes About ISO Sensitivity

• In D (manual) mode, when set to Auto, ISO 100-400, or ISO 100-800, the ISO sensitivity
is fixed at ISO 100.

• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A80).

C ISO Sensitivity Display on the Shooting Screen

• When Auto or Fixed range auto is selected, the value for ISO sensitivity automatically
specified is displayed.

• You can also set this function by tapping the ISO sensitivity display on the shooting
screen.

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Exposure Bracketing

Rotate the mode dial to A, B, or C M d button M A, B, or C menu icon M
Exposure bracketing M k button

The exposure (brightness) can be changed automatically during continuous shooting.
This is effective for shooting when it is difficult to adjust the picture brightness.

Option Description

Number of shots

Bracketing increment

Select Bracketing off (default setting), 3, or 5 for the number of
images to capture continuously.

Select ±0.3 (default setting), ±0.7, or ±1.0 for the step width
used in exposure compensation.

The relationships between the settings and shooting order are listed below.

Number of shots Bracketing increment Shooting order

±0.3 0, -0.3, +0.3

3

5

±0.7 0, -0.7, +0.7

±1.0 0, -1.0, +1.0

±0.3 0, -0.7, -0.3, +0.3, +0.7

±0.7 0, -1.3, -0.7, +0.7, +1.3

±1.0 0, -2.0, -1.0, +1.0, +2.0

B Notes About Exposure Bracketing

• Exposure bracketing is not available in m (manual) mode.

• When exposure compensation (A66) and ±0.3, ±0.7, or ±1.0 in Bracketing increment

are set simultaneously, the combined exposure compensation values are applied.

• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A80).

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AF Area Mode

F 3. 4

5 00

2 5m 0s

1 /2 5 0

0 .0

1 00

Focus area

F 3. 4F3.41 /2 5 01/250

Focus area

Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D menu icon
M AF area mode M k button

Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.

Option Description

When the camera detects a
human face, it focuses on that
face. See “Using Face Detection”
(A75) for more information.

25m 0s

F3.4

100

1/250

500

0.0

a Face priority

When framing a composition
with no human subjects or
detected faces, the camera
automatically selects one or more
of the nine focus areas containing
the subject closest to the camera
when the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway.

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Option Description

Focus area (centered)

Scope of movable focus area

Focus area (moving)

F 3. 4

5 00

2 5m 0s

1 /2 5 0

0 .0

1 00

Focus area

F 3. 4F3.41 /2 5 01/250

Focus areas

Use the multi selector HIJK to move the focus area to where you
want to focus.
To use the multi selector to configure the flash mode or other
settings, press the k button. To return to moving the focus area,
press the k button again.

N Manual
(spot)
x Manual
(normal)
O Manual
(wide)

Use this function to take pictures
of moving subjects. Register the
subject on which the camera

s Subject
tracking

focuses. The focus area
automatically moves to track the
subject. See “Using Subject
Tracking” (A141) for more
information.

When the camera detects the
main subject, it focuses on that
subject.

M Target
finding AF
(default setting)

See “Using Target Finding AF”
(A74) for more information.

100

1/250

Exit

F3.4

0.0
25m 0s
500

B Notes About AF Area Mode

• When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame
regardless of the AF area mode setting.

• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A80).

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Using Subject Tracking

F 3. 4

5 00

2 5m 0s

1 /2 5 0

0 .0

1 00

F 3. 4

5 00

2 5m 0s

1 /2 5 0

0 .0

1 00

F 3. 4

1 /2 5 0

Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D menu
icon M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d
button

1 Register a subject.

• Align the subject that you want to track with
the border in the center of the frame and press
the k button.

• When the subject is registered, a yellow border
(focus area) is displayed around it and the
camera begins tracking the subject.

• If the subject cannot be registered, the border
is displayed in red. Change the composition
and try registering the subject again.

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• To cancel subject registration, press the k
button.

• If the camera can no longer track the registered
subject, the focus area disappears. Register the
subject again.

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2 Press the shutter-release button all

the way to take the picture.

• If the shutter-release button is pressed while
the focus area is not displayed, the camera
focuses on the subject in the center of the
frame.

B Notes About Subject Tracking

• If you perform operations such as zooming while the camera is tracking the subject, the
registration is canceled.

• Subject tracking may not be possible in certain shooting conditions.

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The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode)

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Autofocus Mode

Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D menu
icon M Autofocus mode M k button

Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images.

Option Description

A Single AF

B Full -time AF

a Pre-focus

(default setting)

The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.

The camera always focuses even if the shutter-release button is not
pressed halfway. The sound of lens drive movement is heard while
the camera focuses.

Even if the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway, the
camera focuses when subject movement is detected or when the
composition of the framed image is significantly changed.

B Notes About Autofocus Mode

This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A80).

C Autofocus Mode for Short Movie Show Mode or Movie Recording

Autofocus mode for short movie show mode or movie recording can be set with
Autofocus mode (

A148) in the movie menu.

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Noise Reduction Filter

Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, or D M d button M A, B, C, or D menu
icon M Noise reduction filter M k button

Set the strength of the noise reduction function that is normally performed when
saving images.

Option Description

Q High Performs noise reduction at a level higher than the standard strength.

M Normal
(default setting)

R Low Performs noise reduction at a level lower than the standard strength.

Performs noise reduction at the standard strength.

M Exposure Preview

Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D menu icon
M M exposure preview M k button

Set whether or not to reflect the brightness to the shooting screen when the
exposure is changed in D (manual) mode.

Option Description

On (default setting) Reflects the brightness to the shooting screen.

Off Does not reflect the brightness to the shooting screen.

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The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode)

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The Movie Menu

Movie Options

Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Movie options M k
button

Select the desired movie option to record. Select normal speed movie options to
record at normal speed, or HS movie options (A145) to rec ord in sl ow or fast motion.
The movie options that can be selected vary depending on the Frame rate setting
(A150).

• Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for

recording movies (A213). When Movie options is set to d 2160/30p (4K
UHD) or c 2160/25p (4K UHD), memory cards with a UHS Speed Class rating
of 3 or faster are recommended.

Normal Speed Movie Options

Option (Image size/

Frame rate, File format)

dc2160/30p (4K UHD)

2160/25p (4K UHD)

eS1080/30p

1080/25p
(default setting)

ef1080/60p

1080/50p

fV720/30p

720/25p

iX720/60p

720/50p

Image size

3840 × 2160 16:9

1920 × 1080 16:9

1920 × 1080 16:9

1280 × 720 16:9

1280 × 720 16:9

Aspect ratio

(horizontal to

vertical)

• Individual movie files cannot exceed 29 minutes in length, even when there is

sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. The maximum size
of a single movie file is 4 GB. If a file exceeds 4 GB even when you record for less
than 29 minutes, it is split into multiple files and cannot be played back
continuously.

• The actual remaining recording time may vary depending on the movie content,

subject movement, or type of memory card.

Max. recording time

per file

(approx.)

# min
# min

# min
# min

# min
# min

# min
# min

# min
# min

Using the Menu

The Movie Menu

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HS Movie Options

Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion. While recording movies, the
camera can be switched between normal speed movie recording and slow motion or
fast motion movie recording.

See “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” (A147).

Image size

Option

S HS 1080/4×

U HS 1080/2×

V HS 1080/0.5×

Aspect ratio

(horizontal to vertical)

1920 × 1080

16:9

1920 × 1080

16:9

1920 × 1080

16:9

Description

1/4-speed slow motion movies

• Max. recording time:
7 minutes and 15 seconds (playback
time: 29 minutes)

1/2-speed slow motion movies

• Max. recording time:
14 minutes and 30 seconds (playback
time: 29 minutes)

2× speed fast motion movies

• Max. recording time:
29 minutes (playback time: 14 minutes
and 30 seconds)

B Notes About HS Movie

• Sound is not recorded.

• Still images cannot be saved during movie recording.

• Movie recording cannot be paused.

• Zoom position, focus, exposure, and white balance are locked when movie recording

starts.

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The Movie Menu

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C Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion

Playback
time

Recording
time

10 s

10 s

Recording
time

Playback
time

40 s

10 s

Slow motion playback

Recording
time

Playback
time

10 s

5 s

Fast motion playback

When recording at normal speed:

When recording at S HS 1080/4×:

Movies are recorded at 4× normal speed.
They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower speed.

When recording at V HS 1080/0.5×:

Movies are recorded at 1/2 normal speed.
They are played back in fast motion at 2× faster speed.

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Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)

5 s

Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Movie options M
k button

Movies recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/4 or 1/2 of
the normal playback speed, or in fast motion at twice the normal playback speed.

1 Use the multi selector HI to select

an HS movie option (A145) and
press the k button.

• After applying the option, press the d

button to return to the shooting screen.

2 Press the b (e movie-record)

button to start recording.

• The camera starts recording an HS movie.

• The camera switches between normal speed

movie recording and HS movie recording each
time the k button is pressed.

• The movie options icon changes when
switching between HS movie recording and
normal speed movie recording.

3 Press the b (e) button to end recording.

Movie options

2160/30p
1080/30p
1080/60p
720/30p
720/60p

HS 1080/4×

HS 1080/2×

5s

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The Movie Menu

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Autofocus Mode

Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Autofocus mode M k
button

Set how the camera focuses in short movie show mode or when recording movies.

Option Description

A Single AF
(default setting)

B Full-time AF

Focus is locked when movie recording starts.
Select this option when the distance between the camera and the
subject will remain fairly consistent.

The camera focuses continuously.
Select this option when the distance between the camera and
subject will change significantly during recording. The sound of the
camera focusing may be heard in the recorded movie. Use of
Single AF is recommended to prevent the sound of the camera
focusing from interfering with recording.

B Notes About Autofocus Mode

When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is fixed at Single AF.

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The Movie Menu

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Movie VR

Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Movie VR M k button

Select the vibration reduction setting used in short movie show mode or when
recording movies.
Select Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during recording.

Option Description

V On (hybrid)
(default setting)

g On Performs compensation for camera shake using lens shift VR.

Off Compensation is not performed.

Performs optical compensation for camera shake using the lens
shift method. Also performs electronic VR using image processing.
The angle of view (i.e., the area seen in the frame) becomes
narrower.

B Notes About Movie VR

• When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is fixed at Off.

• The effects of camera shake may not be completely eliminated in some situations.

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The Movie Menu

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Wind Noise Reduction

Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Wind noise reduction
M k button

Option Description

Y On

Off (default setting) Wind noise reduction is disabled.

Reduces the sound that is produced when wind passes over
the microphone during movie recording. Other sounds may
become difficult to hear during playback.

B Notes About Wind Noise Reduction

When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is fixed at Off.

Frame Rate

Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Frame rate M k
button

Select the frame rate used in time-lapse movie, short movie show mode, or when
recording movies. When the frame rate setting is switched, options that can be set in
Movie options (A144) change.

Option Description

30 fps (30p/60p) Suited for playback on a TV using the NTSC standard.

25 fps (25p/50p) Suited for playback on a TV using the PAL standard.

Using the Menu

The Movie Menu

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The Playback Menu

See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (A88) for information about image editing
functions.

Mark for Upload

Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Mark for upload M k
button

Select still images in the camera and upload them to a smart device that has a wireless
connection established with the SnapBridge app.

On the image selection screen (A122), select or deselect images to upload.

• The size of images that are uploaded is restricted to 2 megapixels. To upload still
images at their original size, use Download pictures in the SnapBridge app.

• RAW images and movies cannot be selected. To upload movies to a smart device,
use Download pictures in the SnapBridge app.

• Note that when you select Reset all (A176) in the setup menu or Restore
default settings (A157) in the network menu, the Mark for upload settings that

you made are canceled.

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The Playback Menu

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Slide Show

Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button

Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are
played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed.

1 Use the multi selector HI to select

Slide show

Start and press the k button.

• The slide show begins.

• To change the interval between images, select

Frame intvl, press the k button, and specify
the desired interval time before selecting Start.

• To repeat the slide show automatically, select

Loop and press the k button before selecting
Start.

• The maximum playback time is up to about 30 minutes even if Loop is enabled.

Start

Frame intvl

Loop

Pause

2 End or restart the slide show.

• The screen shown on the right is displayed
after the slide show ends or is paused. To exit
the show, select G and then press the k
button. To resume the slide show, select F
and then press the k button.

Operations During Playback

• Use the multi selector JK to display the previous/next image. Press and hold
down JK to rewind/fast-forward images quickly.

• Press the k button to pause or end the slide show.

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The Playback Menu

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Protect

Rotate 90 degrees

counterclockwise

Rotate 90 degrees

clockwise

Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button

The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion.
Select images to protect or cancel protection from the image selection screen
(A122).
Note that formatting the memory card or the camera’s internal memory permanently
deletes all data including protected files (A170).

Rotate Image

Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate image M k
button

Specify the orientation in which saved still images are displayed during playback.
Select an image from the image selection screen (A122). When the rotate image
screen is displayed, use the multi selector JK or rotate it to rotate the image 90
degrees.

Rotate image

Rotate image

Rotate image

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Press the k button to finalize display orientation, and save orientation information
with the image.

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Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal
Memory)

Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button

Images can be copied between a memory card and the internal memory.

• When a memory card that contains no images is inserted and the camera is switched to

playback mode, Memory contains no images. is displayed. In that case, press the d
button to select Copy.

1 Use the multi selector HI to select

Copy

a destination option to which images
are copied and press the k button.

2 Select a copy option and press the k

Camera to card

Card to camera

Camera to card

button.

• When you choose Selected images, use the
image selection screen to specify images
(A122).

Selected images

All images

B Notes About Copying Images

• Only files in formats that this camera can record can be copied.

• Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that

have been modified on a computer.

C Copying Images in a Sequence

• If you select a key picture of a sequence in Selected images, all images in the sequence
are copied.

• If you press the d button while images in a sequence are displayed, only the Card to
camera copy option is available. All images in the sequence are copied if you select
Current sequence.

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The Playback Menu

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Sequence Display

Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Sequence display M
k button

Select the method used to display images in the sequence (A86).

Option Description

Q Individual pictures

C Key picture only
(default setting)

Settings are applied to all sequences, and the setting is saved in the camera’s memory
even after the camera is turned off.

Displays each image in a sequence individually.
F is displayed on the playback screen.

Displays only the key picture for images in a sequence.

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The Network Menu

Press the d button M J menu icon M k button

Configure the wireless network settings to connect the camera to a smart device or
the ML-L7 Remote Control (available separately).

• When you establish a wireless connection between the camera and a smart device

with the SnapBridge app installed, you can upload images captured with the
camera to the smart device or perform remote photography. See the included
“SnapBridge Connection Guide” for the connection procedure.

• Some settings cannot be changed while a wireless connection is established. To

change them, disconnect the wireless connection.

Option Description

Airplane mode Select On to turn off all wireless connections.

Choose connection

Connect to smart device

Connection to remote

Send while shooting

Select whether to connect the camera to a smart device or
the ML-L7 Remote Control (available separately).

Select when using the SnapBridge app to connect the
camera and a smart device. See the included “SnapBridge
Connection Guide” for more information.

• Select Smart device in Choose connection before
selecting this option.

Select when connecting the ML-L7 Remote Control
(available separately) with the camera. The camera waits for
the connection to be established (A207).

• Select Remote control in Choose connection before
selecting this option.

Set the conditions for automatically sending images to a
smart device.

• The size of images that are uploaded is restricted to 2
megapixels. To upload still images at their original size,
use Download pictures in the SnapBridge app.

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Option Description

SSID*: Change the SSID. Set a 1- to 32-character
alphanumeric SSID.

Auth./encryp.: Select whether or not to encrypt the
communications between the camera and the connected
smart device.

Network

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

Restore default settings Restore all network menu settings to their default values.

* See “Operating the Text Input Keyboard” (A158) for information on how to enter

settings

Current settings Display the current settings.

Connection Select Disable to turn off Bluetooth communication.

Paired devices

Send while off

alphanumeric characters.

Communications are not encrypted when Open is
selected.

Password*: Set the password. Set an 8- to 36-character
alphanumeric password.

Channel: Select the channel used for the Wi-Fi connection.
If the communication quality is poor or the image upload
speed is extremely slow when using a Wi-Fi connection, try
changing the channel.

Change the smart device to connect with, or delete the
connected smart device.
This camera can be paired with up to five smart devices,
but can connect to only one device at a time.

Set whether or not to allow the camera to communicate
with the smart device when the camera is off or in standby
mode (A25).

C Bluetooth Communication Indicator on the Shooting Screen

• On: The camera is connected to a smart device via Bluetooth.

• Flashing: The camera is waiting for the connection to a smart device to be reestablished. It

also flashes when Bluetooth communication is disconnected while uploading images
(A200).

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The Network Menu

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Operating the Text Input Keyboard

Text field

Keyboard

Change character type icon

• Use the multi selector HIJK to select
alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to
enter the selected character in the text field and
move the cursor to the next space.

• Select the change character type icon and press
the k button to change the character type.

• To move the cursor in the text field, rotate the
command dial.

• To delete characters, move the cursor to the text
field you want to delete and press the l button.

• To apply the setting, select P on the keyboard
and press the k button.

InputDelete

C Operating the Touch Panel on the Text Input Keyboard

You can input characters by tapping the text field, keyboard, or change character type icon.

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The Network Menu

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The Setup Menu

Time Zone and Date

Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button

Set the camera clock.

Option Description

Sync with
smart device

Date and time*

Date format Select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, or Day/Month/Year.

Time zone*

*Can be set only when Sync with smart device is set to Off.

Setting the Time Zone

Select On to synchronize the date and time setting with a smart device.
Enable the clock synchronization function of the SnapBridge app.

• Select a field: Press the multi

selector JK.

• Edit the date and time: Press

HI. Date and time can also be
changed by rotating the multi
selector or command dial.

• Apply the setting: Select the
minute field setting and press
the k button.

Set time zone and daylight saving time.

• When Travel destination (
zone (w), the time difference between the travel destin ation and the
home time zone is automatically calculated, and the date and time
are saved for the selected region.

x) is set after having set the home time

Date and time

DM Y h m

0101

2018

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1 Use the multi selector HI to select

Time zone and press the k button.

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Time zone and date

Sync with smart device
Date and time
Date format

Time zone

London, Casablanca

UTC+0

15/11/2018 15:30:00

2 Select w Home time zone or x

Travel destination and press the k

button.

• The date and time displayed on the screen
changes depending on whether the home
time zone or travel destination is selected.

Time zone

Home time zone

Travel destination

London, Casablanca

UTC+0

15/11/2018 15:30:00

3 Press K.

4 Use JK to select the time zone.

• Press H to enable daylight saving time
function, and W is displayed. Press I to
disable the daylight saving time function.

• Press the k button to apply the time zone.

• If the correct time is not displayed for the home

or travel destination time zone setting, set the
appropriate time in Date and time.

Time zone

Home time zone

Travel destination

London, Casablanca

UTC+0

15/11/2018 15:30:00

Travel destination

New York, Toronto, Lima

UTC-5

15/11/2018 10:30:00

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Monitor Settings

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Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button

Option Description

Photo info Set whether or not to display information on the screen.

Monitor brightness

EVF brightness

Help display

Image review

Photo info

Show info

Auto info
(default setting)

Adjust the monitor brightness.

• Default setting: 3

Adjust the viewfinder brightness.

• Default setting: 3

The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the
shooting mode or while the setting screen is displayed.

• Default setting: On

Set whether or not to display the captured image immed iately after
shooting.

• Default setting: On

Shooting mode Playback mode

The same information as shown in Show info is displayed, and it is
hidden as shown in Hide info if no operations are performed for a
few seconds. The information is displayed again when an operation is
performed.

Hide info

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Framing

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1 /2 5 0

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1 00 - 00 0 4
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1 /2 5 01/250

0 .00.0

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1 5/ 1 1/ 2 01 8 1 5 :3 0

4 /4

grid+auto info

Movie
frame+auto info

Shooting mode Playback mode

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In addition to the information
shown in Auto info, a framing
grid is displayed to help frame
pictures.
The framing grid is not displayed
while recording movies.

In addition to the information
shown in Auto info, a frame is
displayed before movie
recording begins that represents
the area that will be captured
when recording movies.
The movie frame is not displayed
while recording movies.

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100-0004
15/11/2018 15:30

Same as Auto info.

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The Setup Menu

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EVF Auto Toggle (Automatically Switching the Display
to the Viewfinder)

Press the d button M z menu icon M EVF auto toggle M k button

Option Description

On
(default setting)

Off

When you bring your face close to the viewfinder, the eye sensor
responds to it and the display is automatically switched from the
monitor to viewfinder.

Even when you bring your face close to the viewfinder, the display
is not switched to the viewfinder.

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Date Stamp

15 . 11 . 20 1 8

Press the d button M z menu icon M Date stamp M k button

The shooting date and time can be stamped on
images when shooting.

15.11.2018

Option Description

W Date Date is stamped on images.
X Date and time Date and time are stamped on images.

Off (default setting) Date and time are not stamped on images.

B Notes About Date Stamp

• Stamped date and time form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The
date and time cannot be stamped on images after they have been captured.

• The date and time cannot be stamped in the following situations:

- When the scene mode is set to Night portrait (when set to Hand-held), Night

landscape (when set to Hand-held), Backlighting (when HDR is set to On), Easy
panorama, or Multiple exp. Lighten

- When Image quality (A127) is set to RAW, RAW + Fine, or RAW + Normal

- When Continuous (A134) is set to Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, or

Continuous H: 60 fps

- When recording movies

- When saving still images during movie recording

- When extracting still images from a movie during movie playback

• The stamped date and time may be difficult to read when using a small image size.

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The Setup Menu

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Self-timer: After Release

Press the d button M z menu icon M Self-timer: after release M k button

Set whether to cancel the self-timer after using it to shoot (A61).

Option Description

Exit self-timer mode
(default setting)

Stay in self-timer mode

The self-timer is canceled after shooting.

The self-timer photography continues after shooting.

• When the camera is turned off, self-timer is canceled.

Photo VR

Press the d button M z menu icon M Photo VR M k button

Select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting still images.
Select Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

Option Description

g On
(default setting)

Off Compensation is not performed.

Performs compensation for camera shake using lens shift VR.

B Notes About Photo VR

• After turning on the camera or after switching from playback mode to shooting mode,
wait until the shooting screen is ready before taking pictures.

• Images on the screen may be displayed blurry immediately after shooting.

• Vibration reduction may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of camera shake in

some situations.

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The Setup Menu

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AF Assist

Press the d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button

Option Description

The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when you
press the shutter-release button under dim lighting. The

a Auto
(default setting)

Off The AF-assist illuminator does not light.

illuminator has a range of about #5.0 m (16 ft)# at the
maximum wide-angle position and about #5.0 m (16 ft)# at
the maximum telephoto position.

• The AF-assist illuminator may not light depending on the
position of the focus area or the shooting mode.

Digital Zoom

Press the d button M z menu icon M Digital zoom M k button

Option Description

On
(default setting)

Off Digital zoom is disabled.

Digital zoom is enabled.

B Notes About Digital Zoom

• Digital zoom cannot be used in the following scene modes:

- Por trait, Night portrait, Night landscape, Backlighting (when HDR is set to On),
Easy panorama, Pet portrait, Smart portrait

• Digital zoom cannot be used in other shooting modes when using certain settings

(A82).

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The Setup Menu

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Assign Side Zoom Control

Press the d button M z menu icon M Assign side zoom control M k button

Choose the function to be performed during shooting when the side zoom control is
moved.

Option Description

Y Zoom (default setting) Adjust the zoom (A70).

When the focus mode is set to E (manual focus), use
the side zoom control to focus (A64).

E Manual focus

Z Aperture

b ISO sensitivity

1

2

3

o Exposure compensation

c White balance

5

None

1

When the focus mode is set to modes other than E, operation of the side zoom control
is disabled.

2

In shooting modes where the f-number cannot be set, operation of the side zoom control
is disabled.

3

When the ISO sensitivity cannot be set, operation of the side zoom control is disabled.

4

When the exposure compensation cannot be set, operation of the side zoom control is
disabled.

5

When the white balance cannot be set, operation of the side zoom control is disabled.

• Move the side zoom control toward g to focus on

distant subjects.

• Move the side zoom control toward f to focus on

near subjects.

Set the f-number (A53).
Display the ISO sensitivity setting screen (A137).

Move the side zoom control while the setting screen is
displayed to select an item.

Display the exposure compensation setting screen
(A66, 68).

4

Move the side zoom control while the setting screen is
displayed to select a compensation value.

Display the white balance setting screen (A130).
Move the side zoom control while the setting screen is
displayed to select an item.

The side zoom control does not operate even if it is
moved.

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The Setup Menu

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AE/AF Lock Button

Press the d button M z menu icon M AE/AF lock button M k button

Choose the function to be performed during shooting when the g (AE-L/AF-L)
button (A3) is pressed.

Option Description

a AE/AF lock
(default setting)

b AE lock only Hold down the g button to lock the exposure.

c AE lock (Hold)

d AF lock only Hold down the g button to lock the focus.

Hold down the g button to lock both the focus and exposure.

Press the g button to lock the exposure. Exposure lock is not
released even if you press the shutter-release button.
Press the g button again to release the exposure lock.

B Notes About AE/AF Lock Button

• The exposure is not locked even if you press the g button in the following shooting

modes.

- D (manual) mode

- Time-lapse movie (during Night sky (150 minutes) or Star trails (150 minutes)),
Fireworks show, or Multiple exp. Lighten scene mode

• When the focus mode (A63) is E (manual focus), the focus is not locked even if you
press the g button.

Using the Menu

The Setup Menu

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Sound Settings

Press the d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button

Option Description

When On (default setting) is selected, the camera produces
one beep when operations are performed, two beeps when

Button sound

Shutter sound

focus is acquired on the subject, and three beeps when an
error occurs. The welcome screen sound is also produced.

• Sounds are disabled when using Pet portrait scene
mode.

When On (default setting) is selected, the shutter sound is
produced when the shutter is released.

• The shutter sound is not produced when recording
movies or when using Easy panorama or Pet portrait
scene mode.

Auto Off

Press the d button M z menu icon M Auto off M k button

Set the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode (A25).
You can select 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, or 30 min.

C Setting the Auto Off Function

The time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following
situations:

• When a menu is displayed: 3 minutes (when auto off is set to 30 s or 1 min)

• When shooting using Pet portrait auto release: 5 minutes (when auto off is set to 30 s

or 1 min)

• When shooting using Smile timer: 5 minutes (when auto off is set to 30 s or 1 min)

• When the AC adapter is connected: 30 minutes

• When an HDMI cable is connected: 30 minutes

• When waiting for connecting with Connect to smart device: 30 minutes

Using the Menu

The Setup Menu

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Format Card/Format Memory

Press the d button M z menu icon M Format card/Format memory M
k button

Use this option to format a memory card or the internal memory.

Formatting the memory cards or internal memory permanently deletes all
data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to save

important images to a computer before formatting.

• You may not be able to select this setting while a wireless connection is
established.

Formatting a Memory Card

• Insert a memory card into the camera.

• Select Format card in the setup menu and then press the k button.

Formatting the Internal Memory

• Remove the memory card from the camera.

• Select Format memory in the setup menu and then press the k button.

To start formatting, select Format on the screen that is displayed and press the k
button.

• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
during formatting.

Using the Menu

The Setup Menu

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Language

Press the d button M z menu icon M Language M k button

Select a language for display of camera menus and messages.

HDMI Output

Press the d button M z menu icon M HDMI output M k button

Select the image resolution when outputting through HDMI.
When Auto (default setting) is selected, 2160p, 1080p, or 720p is selected
automatically for the resolution supported by the connected TV.

Using the Menu

The Setup Menu

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Charge by Computer

Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button

Option Description

When the camera is connected to a computer that is running

a Auto
(default setting)

Off

(A110), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically
charged using power supplied by the computer.

• The power-on lamp (charge lamp) slowly flashes while the battery
is charging. When charging is complete, the power-on lamp
(charge lamp) changes from flashing to on.

The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera
is connected to a computer.

B Notes About Charging with a Computer

• When connected to a computer, the camera turns on and starts charging. If the camera is
turned off, charging stops.

• About # hours and ## minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. Charging
time increases when images are transferred while the battery is charging.

• The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30
minutes after the battery has finished charging.

B When the Power-on Lamp (Charge Lamp) Quickly Flashes

Charging cannot be performed, possibly due to one of the reasons described below.

• The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an
ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

• The USB cable is not connected correctly or the battery is faulty. Make sure that the USB
cable is connected correctly or replace the battery if necessary.

• The computer is in sleep mode and is not supplying power. Wake up the computer.

• The battery cannot be charged because the computer cannot supply power to the

camera due to the computer’s settings or its specifications.

Using the Menu

The Setup Menu

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Image Comment

Press the d button M z menu icon M Image comment M k button

Attach a comment that was previously registered to images that will be captured.
You can imprint the attached comment to images that will be sent to a smart device

using the SnapBridge app. You must configure the SnapBridge app in advance. See
SnapBridge app online help for more information.
You can also check the attached comment using ViewNX-i metadata.

Option Description

Attach comment

Input comment

A comment registered
with Input comment is
attached to images.

• Select Attach

comment, press K,

and set the check box
to on (w). When you
press the k button,
the setting is enabled,
and the comment will be attached to the images captured
afterwards.

You can register a comment of up to 36 alphanumeric
characters.

• Select Input comment, press K, and the input screen is

displayed.
See “Operating the Text Input Keyboard” (A158) for
information about the input method.

Image comment

Attach comment

Input comment

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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B Notes About Image Comments

Image comments cannot be attached to movies.

C Image Comments Display

Image comments are not displayed even if images are played back on the camera.

Using the Menu

The Setup Menu

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Copyright Information

Press the d button M z menu icon M Copyright information M k button

Attach the copyright information that was previously registered to images that will be
captured.
You can imprint the attached copyright information to images that will be sent to a
smart device using the SnapBridge app. You must configure the SnapBridge app in
advance. See SnapBridge app online help for more information.

You can also check the attached copyright information using ViewNX-i metadata.

Option Description

Attach copyright
info

Artist

Copyright

Copyright information registered
with

Artist

and

Copyright

attached to images.

• Select Attach copyright

info, press K, and set the

check box to on (w).
When you press the k
button, the setting is
enabled, and the copyright
information will be attached to the images captured afterwards.

You can register an artist name of up to 36 alphanumeric
characters.

• Select Artist, press K, and the input screen is displayed. See
“Operating the Text Input Keyboard” (A158) for information
about the input method.

You can register a copyright owner name of up to 54
alphanumeric characters.

• Select Copyright, press K, and the input screen is displayed.
See “Operating the Text Input Keyboard” (A158) for
information about the input method.

is

Copyright information

Attach copyright info

Artist

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Copyright

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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B Notes About Copyright Information

• Copyright information cannot be attached to movies.

• To prevent illegal use of artist names and copyright owner names when lending or

transferring ownership of the camera, make sure to disable the Attach copyright info
setting. Also, make sure that the artist name and copyright owner name are blank.

• Nikon is not responsible for any kind of trouble or damage resulting from the use of
Copyright information.

C Copyright Information Display

• Copyright information is not displayed even if images are played back on the camera.

• If you input both Artist and Copyright, only the copyright owner name is imprinted to

images in the SnapBridge app.

Using the Menu

The Setup Menu

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Location Data

Press the d button M z menu icon M Location data M k button

Set whether or not to add shooting location information to the images that you take.

Option Description

Download from device

Position

Select Yes to add location information from the smart device
to the images that you take. Enable the location information
function of the SnapBridge app.

Display the obtained location information.

• The information is not updated while it is being displayed.
To update it, perform Position again.

Toggle Av/Tv Selection

Press the d button M z menu icon M Toggle Av/Tv selection M k button

Change which controls to use for setting the exposure in D mode.

Option Description

Do not toggle selection
(default setting)

Toggle selection

Use the command dial to set the shutter speed (Tv), and the
multi selector to set the f-number (Av).

Use the multi selector to set the shutter speed (Tv), and the
command dial to set the f-number (Av).

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The Setup Menu

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MF Peaking

Press the d button M z menu icon M MF peaking M k button

Option Description

On
(default setting)

Off Peaking is disabled.

When operating E (manual focus), focusing is assisted by
highlighting areas that are in focus in white on the image
displayed on the screen (A64, 65).

Reset All

Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button

When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values.

• The network menu settings are also restored to their default values.

• Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset.

• You may not be able to select this setting while a wireless connection is

established.

C Resetting File Numbering

To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved on the memory card or in the
internal memory before selecting Reset all.

Touch-screen Controls

Press the d button M z menu icon M Touch-screen controls M k button

Set whether to enable touch controls (A7).
Default setting: Enable

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Using the Menu

The Setup Menu

Conformity Marking

Press the d button M z menu icon M Conformity marking M k button

View some of the conformity markings that the camera complies with.

Firmware Version

Press the d button M z menu icon M Firmware version M k button

View the current camera firmware version.

• You may not be able to select this setting while a wireless connection is
established.

Using the Menu

The Setup Menu

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Technical Notes

Notices...................................................................................................................................179

Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................181

Caring for the Product.....................................................................................................184

The Camera.................................................................................................................184

The Battery ..................................................................................................................185

The Charging AC Adapter......................................................................................186

Memory Cards............................................................................................................187

Cleaning and Storage ......................................................................................................188

Cleaning .......................................................................................................................188

Storage .........................................................................................................................188

Error Messages ................................................................................................................... 189

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................192

File Names............................................................................................................................203

Accessories ..........................................................................................................................204

ML-L7 Remote Control............................................................................................205

Specifications......................................................................................................................209

Memory Cards That Can Be Used........................................................................213

Index ......................................................................................................................................215

Technical Notes

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Notices

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

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.
The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor
mount position.

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 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.

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179

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 will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the
State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Notices for Customers in Europe

CAUTIONS

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be
collected separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate
collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and
prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might
result from incorrect disposal.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste
management.

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected
separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated
for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not
dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste
management.

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Notices

180

Notes About Wireless Communication
Functions

Restrictions on Wireless Devices

The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in
the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU
or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept
liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of
sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service
representative. This restriction applies to wireless operation only and not to any other
use of the product.

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. Nikon is not responsible for data or information leaks that may occur
during data transfer.

• Do not access networks that you are not permitted to use, even if they are
displayed on your smartphone or tablet. Doing so may be regarded as
unauthorized access. Only access networks that you are permitted to use.

Personal Information Management and Disclaimer

• User information registered and configured on the product, including wireless LAN
connection settings and other personal information, is susceptible to alteration
and loss resulting from operational error, static electricity, accident, malfunction,
repair or other handling. Always keep separate copies of important information.
Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting
from alteration or loss of content that is not attributable to Nikon.

• Before discarding this product or transferring it to another owner, perform Reset
all in the setup menu (A120) to delete all user information registered and

configured with the product, including wireless LAN connection settings and other
personal information.

• Nikon is not responsible for any damages resulting from unauthorized use of this
product by third parties in the event that the product is stolen or lost.

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Technical Notes

Notes About Wireless Communication Functions

Precautions when Exporting or Carrying This Product Abroad

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).

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada (ISED)

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules and Innovation, Science and
Economic Development 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/ISED RF Exposure Statement

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

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/
ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and
meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the ISED
radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.

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182

Notice for Customers in Europe

Declaration of Conformity (Europe)

Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment type N1721 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_N1721.pdf.

• Maximum output power: ##.# dBm (EIRP)

• Operating frequency:

- Wi-Fi: 2412–2462 MHz (channels 1–11)

- Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz

- Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz

Notice for Customers in Singapore

This device complies with radio-frequency regulations.

Complies with

IMDA Standards

DA103423

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Technical Notes

Notes About Wireless Communication Functions

Caring for the Product

Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your
Safety” (Avi-ix) when using or storing the device.

The Camera

Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera

The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not
touch or apply force to the lens or lens cover.

Keep Dry

The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.

Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature

Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a
cold day, can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place
the device in a carrying case or a 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 mag netic fields. Doi ng so could result in loss of data or camera
malfunction.

Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended
Periods

Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when
using or storing the camera. 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 or Memory Card

Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being saved or
deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in
damage to the memory card or internal circuitry.

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Notes About the Monitor

• Monitors (including electronic viewfinders) are 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 under bright lighting.

• Do not apply pressure to the monitor, as this could cause damage or malfunction. Should

the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to
prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or
mouth.

The Battery

Precautions for Use

• Note that the battery may become hot after use.

• Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F) as

this could cause damage or malfunction.

• If you notice any abnormalities such as excessive heat, smoke, or an unusual smell coming

from the battery, immediately discontinue use and consult your retailer or Nikon­authorized service representative.

• After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, put the battery in

a plastic bag, etc. in order to insulate it.

Charging the Battery

Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if
necessary.

• Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

before use.

• A high battery temperature may prevent the battery from charging properly or

completely, and may reduce battery performance. Note that the battery may become hot
after use; wait for the battery to cool before charging.
When charging the battery inserted into this camera using the Charging AC Adapter or a
computer, the battery is not charged at battery temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above
50°C (122°F).

• Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced

battery performance.

• The battery temperature may increase during charging. However, this is not a

malfunction.

Carrying Spare Batteries

Whenever possible, carry fully charged spare batteries when taking pictures on important
occasions.

Using the Battery When Cold

On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low
temperature, the camera may not turn on. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as
necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.

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Battery Terminals

Dirt on the battery terminals may prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery
terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.

Charging an Exhausted Battery

Turning the camera on or off while an exhausted b attery is inserted in the camera may result
in reduced battery life. Charge the exhausted battery before use.

Storing the Battery

• Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not

being used. Minute amounts of current are drawn from the battery while it is in the
camera, even when not in use. This may result in excessive battery drain and complete
loss of function.

• Charging a used battery within six months is recommended. When storing the battery for

long periods, recharge it at least once every six months and use the camera until the
battery level indicator is B before returning it to storage.

• Put the battery in a plastic bag, etc. in order to insulate it and store it in a cool place. The

battery should be stored in a dry location with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25 °C (59°F
to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations.

Battery Life

A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge, when used at room
temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new battery.

Recycling Used Batteries

Replace the battery when it no lo nger holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource.
Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

The Charging AC Adapter

• The EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter is for use only with compatible devices. Do

not use with another make or model of device.

• Do not use any USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21

could result in overheating, fire or electric shock.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than

the EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter, and do not use a commercially available
USB-AC adapter or a battery charger for a mobile phone. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

• The EH-73P /EH-73PCH is compati ble with AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When

using in other countries, use a plug adapter (commercially available) as necessary. For
more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency.

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Memory Cards

Write-protect switch

Precautions for Use

• Use only Secure Digital memory cards (A213).

• Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with the

memory card.

• If the write-protect switch of the memory card is

locked, you cannot shoot, delete images, or
format the memory card.

• Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards.

Formatting

• Do not format the memory card using a computer.

• The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this

camera, be sure to format it with this camera. We recommend formatting new memory
cards with this camera before using them with this camera.

• Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other

data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep

before formatting the memory card.

• If the message Card is not formatted. Format card? is displayed when the camera is

turned on, the memory card must be formatted. If there is data that you do not want to
delete, select No. Copy the necessary data to a computer, etc. If you want to format the
memory card, select Yes. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting,
press the k button.

• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted

from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:

- Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover to remove/insert the battery or
memory card.

-Turn off the camera.

- Disconnect the AC adapter.

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Cleaning and Storage

Cleaning

Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.

Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a
blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that

Lens/
viewfinder

Monitor

Body

Storage

Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. 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 the camera
away again. Do not store the camera in any of the following locations:

• Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60%

• Exposed to temperatures above 50°C (122°F) or below –10°C (14°F)

• Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions

or radios

For storing the battery, follow the precautions in “The Battery” (A185) in “Caring for
the Product” (A184).

is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove
fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the
lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the
lens and working toward the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth
lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner.

Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains,
clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.

Use a blower to remove dust, dirt, or sand, then wipe gently with a soft, dry
cloth. After using the camera at the beach or other sandy or dusty
environment, wipe off any sand, dust, or salt with a dry cloth lightly
dampened with fresh water and dry thoroughly. Note that foreign matter

inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty.

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Error Messages

Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed.

Display Cause/Solution A

Battery temperature
is elevated. The
camera will turn off.

The camera will turn
off to prevent
overheating.

Memory card is write
protected.

This card cannot be
used.

This card cannot be
read.

Card is not
formatted. Format
card?

Out of memory. Delete images or insert a new memory card. 16, 28

Image cannot be
saved.

Image cannot be
modified.

Cannot record
movie.

The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the
camera or battery temperature has cooled before
resuming use.

The write-protect switch is locked. Unlock it. –

An error occurred while accessing the memory card.

• Use an approved memory card.

• Check that the terminals are clean.

• Confirm that the memory card is correctly inserted.

The memory card has not been formatted for use in
the camera.
Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card.
If you need to keep copies of any images, make sure to
select No and save the copies to a computer or other
medium before formatting the memory card. Select
Yes and press the k button to format the memory
card.

An error occurred while saving the image.
Insert a new memory card or format the memory card
or internal memory.

The camera has run out of file numbers.
Insert a new memory card or format the memory card
or internal memory.

There is insufficient space to save the copy.
Delete images from the destination.

Check that the images can be edited. 88, 198

A time-out error occurred while saving the movie on
the memory card.
Select a memory card with a faster write speed.

–

16, 213

16, 187

16, 170

16, 170

28

98, 213

Technical Notes

Error Messages

189

Display Cause/Solution A

There are no images in the internal memory or on the
memory card.

Memory contains no
images.

File contains no
image data.

All images are
hidden.

This image cannot be
deleted.

The flash is lowered.

Raise the flash.

No card present.

Turn the cam era off
and then on again.

Communications
error

System error

• Remove the memory card to play back images in
the internal memory.

• To copy the images saved in the camera’s internal
memory to the memory card, press the d button
to select Copy in the playback menu.

The file was not created or edited with this camera.
The file cannot be viewed on this camera.
View the file using a computer or the device used to
create or edit this file.

There are no images available for a slide show, etc. –

The image is protected.
Disable protection.

When the scene mode is Scene auto selector, you
can take a picture even if the flash is lowered but the
flash will not fire.

When the scene mode is Night portrait or
Backlighting with HDR set to Off, you must raise the
flash to take a picture.

When shooting time-lapse movies or the shooting
mode is set to short movie show mode, insert a
memory card.

An error occurred in lens operation.
Do not apply excessive force on the lens.
If you turn the camera off and then on again, lens
operation will return to normal.
If the error persists even after turning the camera off
and then on again, contact your retailer or Nikon­authorized service representative.

An error occurred while communicating with the printer.
Turn the camera off and reconnect the USB cable.

An error occurred in the camera’s internal circuitry.
Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the battery,
and turn the camera on. If the error persists, contact
your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

16

120

–

153

34

35, 37

–

–

112

192

Technical Notes

Error Messages

190

Display Cause/Solution A

Printer error: check
printer status.

Printer error: check
paper.

Printer error: paper
jam.

Printer error: out of
paper.

Printer error: check
ink.

Printer error: out of
ink.

Printer error: file
corrupt.

* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.

After solving the problem, select Resume and press the
k button to resume printing.*

Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and
press the k button to resume printing.*

Remove the jammed paper, select Resume, and press
the k button to resume printing.*

Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and
press the k button to resume printing.*

There is a problem with the printer’s ink.
Check the ink, select Resume, and press the k button
to resume printing.*

Replace the ink cartridge, select Resume, and press the
k button to resume printing.*

There is a problem with the image file to be printed.
Select Cancel and press the k button to cancel printing.*

–

–

–

–

–

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–

Technical Notes

Error Messages

191

Troubleshooting

If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below
before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

Power, Display, Settings Issues

Problem Cause/Solution

• Wait for recording to end.

• If the problem persists, turn the camera off.

The camera is on
but does not
respond.

The camera
cannot be turned
on.

The camera turns
off without
warning.

The monitor or
viewfinder is
blank.

The camera
becomes hot.

If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the
battery or batteries 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.

• The battery is exhausted. 16, 17,

• The power switch is enabled a few seconds after the

battery is inserted. Wait a few seconds before pressing
the power switch.

• The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto
off function).

• The camera and battery may not work properly at low
temperatures.

• The inside of the camera has become hot. Leave the
camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled, and
then try turning it on again.

• The camera is off. 20

• The battery is exhausted. 23

• The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto

off function).

• You cannot turn on both the monitor and viewfinder at
the same time. It may take a while to switch between the
monitor and viewfinder.

• The camera is connected to a computer. –

• Interval timer shooting, or Time-lapse movie or Multiple

exp. Lighten scene mode shooting is in progress.

The camera may become hot when used for an extended
period of time to record movies or send images, or when
used in a hot environment; this is not a malfunction.

A

–

185
–

25

185

–

25

–

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–

Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

192

Problem Cause/Solution

• Confirm all connections. 17

• When connected to a computer, the camera may not

charge for any of the reasons described below.

- Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup

menu.

The battery
inserted in the
camera cannot be
charged.

The monitor is
hard to see.

The viewfinder is
hard to see.

The camera does
not switch
between the
monitor and
viewfinder.

O flashes on the
screen.

Date and time of
recording are not
correct.

- Battery charging stops if the camera is turned off. –

- Battery charging is not possible if the camera’s display

language and date and time have not been set, or the
date and time were reset after the camera’s clock
battery was exhausted. Use the Charging AC Adapter to
charge the battery.

- Battery charging may stop when the computer enters

sleep mode.

- Depending on the computer specifications, settings,

and status, battery charging may not be possible.

• The surrounding area is too bright. 26

- Move to a darker place.

- Use the viewfinder.

• Adjust the screen brightness. 161

• Adjust the diopter of the viewfinder.

• Adjust the viewfinder brightness.

• The display does not switch in the following situations:

- While operating the zoom when recording movies

- During movie playback

- When editing movies

• The display may not switch while the camera is being
operated.

• If the camera clock has not been set, O flashes on the
shooting screen, and images and movies saved before
the clock is set are dated “00/00/0000 00:00” and “01/01/
2018 00:00” respectively.
Set the correct time and date for Time zone and date in
the setup menu.

The camera clock is not as accurate as ordinary watches or

•

clocks. Periodically compare the time of the camera clock
with that of a more accurate timepiece and reset as required.

A

172

20

–

–

26
161

–

11, 159

Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

193

Problem Cause/Solution

No information
displayed on the
screen.

Date stamp not
available.

Date not stamped
on images even

Date stamp

when
is enabled.

Screen for setting
time zone and
date is displayed
when the camera
is turned on.

The camera
settings reset.

The camera
makes sound.

Unable to select a
menu.

Hide info is selected for Photo info in Monitor settings
in the setup menu.

Time zone and date has not been set in the setup menu. 159

• The date cannot be stamped with certain shooting
modes or when using certain settings in other functions.

• The date cannot be stamped on movies.

The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to
their default values. Configure the camera settings again.

• The internal clock battery is used to power the camera
clock and to retain certain settings. Charging time of the
clock battery takes about 10 hours when you insert the
battery into the camera or connect the AC adapter
(available separately) to the camera, and the clock battery
operates for several days even after the camera battery is
removed.

Depending on the Autofocus mode setting or the
shooting mode, the camera may produce an audible
focusing sound.

• Some functions cannot be used with other menu settings. 80

• Some menus are not available while a wireless

connection is established. Disconnect the wireless
connection.

A

161

80, 164

–

31,
142,
148

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Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

194

Shooting Issues

Problem Cause/Solution

Cannot switch to
shooting mode.

Cannot take
pictures or record
movies.

The camera
cannot focus.

Colored stripes
appear on the
screen when
shooting.

Disconnect the USB cable. 110

• When the camera is in playback mode, press the c
button, shutter-release button, or b(e) button.

• When menus are displayed, press the d button. 121

• The flash is charging while K is flashing. 58

• Movies cannot be recorded when the camera is

connected to the Charging AC Adapter.

• You cannot shoot while connected with an HDMI cable. 111

• Insert a memory card with sufficient free space into the

camera.

• The battery is exhausted. 16, 17,

• The subject is too close. Try shooting using the Scene

auto selector or Close-up scene mode, or the macro
close-up focus mode.

• Incorrect focus mode setting. Check or change the setting. 63

• The subject is hard to focus on. 76

• Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto. 166

• The focus mode is set to E (manual focus). 63, 64

• Turn the camera off and then on again. –

Colored stripes may appear when shooting subjects with
repeating patterns (such as window blinds); this is not a
malfunction.
The colored stripes will not appear in captured images or
recorded movies. However, when using Continuous H:
120 fps or S HS 1080/4×, the colored stripes may be
seen in the captured images and recorded movies.

A

2, 27

18

16

185

33, 34,
36, 63

–

Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

195

Problem Cause/Solution

• Use the flash. 58

Images are
blurred.

Bright specks
appear in images
captured with flash.

Flash does not fire.

Digital zoom
cannot be used.

Image size not
available.

No sound when
the shutter is
released.

AF-assist
illuminator does
not light.

Images appear
smeared.

Colors are
unnatural.

Randomly spaced
bright pixels
(“noise”) appear in
image.

• Increase the ISO sensitivity value. 137

• Enable Photo VR when shooting still images. Enable

Movie VR when recording movies.

• Use a tripod to stabilize the camera (using the self-timer
at the same time is more effective).

Flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Lower the flash, and
set the flash mode setting to W (off).

• The flash is lowered. 25, 58

• The flash does not fire with certain shooting modes or

when using certain settings in other functions.

• Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu. 166

• Digital zoom cannot be used with certain shooting

modes or when using certain settings in other functions.

Image size cannot be selected with certain shooting
modes or when using certain settings in other functions.

Off is se lected for Shutter sound in Sound settings in the
setup menu. No sound is produced with some shooting
modes or settings, even when On is selected.

Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup menu.
AF-assist illuminator may not light depending on the
position of the focus area or the current shooting mode,
even when Auto is selected.

The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. 188

White balance or hue is not adjusted properly.

The subject is dark and the shutter speed is too slow or ISO
sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by:

• Using the flash 25, 58

• Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting 137

A

149,
165

61

58

78, 80

82, 166

80, 129

169

166

36, 66,
130

Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

196

Problem Cause/Solution

• The flash is lowered, or a shooting mode that restricts the
flash is selected.

• The flash window is blocked. 23

Images are too
dark
(underexposed).

Images are too
bright
(overexposed).

Unexpected
results when flash
set to V
(auto+red-eye
reduction /red­eye reduction).

Skin tones are not
softened.

Saving images
takes time.

• The subject is beyond the range of the flash. 210

• Adjust exposure compensation. 66, 68

• Increase ISO sensitivity. 137

• The subject is backlit. Select Backlighting scene mode,

or raise the flash and set the flash mode to X (fill flash/
standard flash).

Adjust exposure compensation. 66, 68

Use any shooting mode other than Night portrait, and
change the flash mode to any setting other than V
(auto+red-eye reduction/red-eye reduction) and try taking
the picture again.

• Under some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may
not be softened.

• For images containing four or more faces, try using Skin
softening in Glamour retouch in the playback menu.

It may take more time to save images in the following
situations:

• When the noise reduction function is in operation, such
as when shooting in a dark environment

• When the flash mode is set to V (auto+red-eye
reduction/red-eye reduction)

• When capturing images in the following scene modes:

- Hand-held in Night portrait 35

- Hand-held in Night landscape 36

- HDR is set to On in Backlighting 37

-Easy panorama

• When Image quality is set to RAW, RAW + Fine, or

W + Norm

RA

• When the skin softening function is applied while
shooting

• When using continuous shooting mode 134

al

A

25, 58,
78

37, 58

58, 78

46

90

–

59

42

127

46

Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

197

Problem Cause/Solution

A ring-shaped
belt or rainbow­colored stripe
appears on the
screen or images.

When shooting with backlighting or when a very strong
light source (such as sunlight) is in or out of the frame, a
ring-shaped belt or rainbow-colored stripe (ghosting) may
occur. Change the position of the light source, or frame the
picture so that the light source does not enter the frame,
and try again.

Playback Issues

Problem Cause/Solution

• This camera may not be able to play back images saved
with another make or model of digital camera.

• This camera cannot play back RAW images or movies

File cannot be
played back.

Cannot zoom in
on image.

Cannot edit
image.

Cannot rotate
image.

saved with another make or model of digital camera.

• This camera may not be able to play back data edited on
a computer.

• Files cannot be played back during interval timer
shooting.

• Playback zoom cannot be used with movies.

• This camera may not be able to zoom in on images

captured with another make or model of digital camera.

• When zooming in on a small-sized image, the
magnification rate shown on the screen may differ from
the actual magnification rate of the image.

• Some i mages cannot be edited. Images that have already
been edited may not be edited again.

• There is not enough free space on the memory card or in
the internal memory.

• This camera is unable to edit images captured with other
cameras.

• Editing functions used for images are not available for
movies.

This camera cannot rotate images captured with another
make or model of digital camera.

A

–

A

–

–

–

135

–

44, 88

–

–

–

–

Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

198

External Device Issues

Problem Cause/Solution

• When establishing a wireless connection for the first time,
refer to the instructions in the included “SnapBridge
Connection Guide”.

• If a wireless connection is established, perform the
following operations.

-Turn the camera off and then on again.

- Restart the SnapBridge app.

- Cancel the conn ection and then establish a connection

again.

• Check the Network menu settings in the camera. 156

-Set Airplane mode to Off.

Cannot establish
a wireless
connection with a
smart device.

-Set Bluetooth M Connection to Enable.

-Set Choose connection to Smart device.

• If the camera is registered with two or more smart
devices, select the smart device you want to connect in

1

Network menu M Bluetooth M Paired devices in the
camera. If two or more cameras are registered in the
SnapBridge app, switch the connection on the app.

• Use a sufficiently charged battery. –

• Insert a memory card with sufficient free space into the

camera.

• Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable. 110

• Enable Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and the location data functions

on the smart device.

• In the A tab of the SnapBridge app M Auto link
options M turn on Auto link. If it is off, Download
pictures and Remote photography can be used, but

images cannot be downloaded automatically.

A

–

–

157

16

–

–

Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

199

Problem Cause/Solution

• Perform the operations described below when uploading
automatically.

-Set Network menu M Send while shooting M Still

images in the camera to Yes.

-In the A tab of the SnapBridge app M Auto link

Cannot upload
images to a smart
device that has a
wireless
connection
established with
the SnapBridge

1

app.

Cannot perform
remote
photography from a
smart device that
has a wireless
connection
established with the
SnapBridge app.

Cannot download
still images at the
original size in the
SnapBridge app.

Communication
quality is poor or
image upload
speed is extremely
slow when using
wireless connection
with the
SnapBridge app.

1

1

options M turn on Auto link.

-In the A tab of the SnapBridge app M Auto link

options M turn on Auto download.

-If Network menu M Bluetooth M Send while off in

the camera is set to Off, turn on the camera or change
the setting to On.

• When there is a large number of images to upload during
Bluetooth communication, communication may be
disconnected while uploading images. If you turn the
camera off and then on again, the camera is reconnected
to the smart device and image upload resumes in Send
while shooting or Mark for upload.

• You may not be able to upload images or uploading may
be canceled while the camera is being operated.

• You cannot perform remote photography when there is
no free space in the internal memory or memory card.
Delete unnecessary images or insert a memory card with
sufficient free space.

• You may not be able to perform remote photography
while the camera is being operated.

For Send while shooting and Mark for upload in the
camera, the size of images that are downloaded is restricted
to 2 megapixels. To download still images at their original

1

size, use Download pictures in the SnapBridge app.

On the camera, try changing the channel in Network

menu M Wi-Fi M Network settings.

A

156

–

–

157

–

–

–

–

–

157

Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

200

Problem Cause/Solution

• The camera is not connected to the ML-L7 Remote

The camera does
not respond
when operating
the ML-L7
Remote Control.

Cannot be paired
with the ML-L7
Remote Control.

Images saved in the
camera are not
displayed on a
connected smart
device or computer.

Images are not
displayed on TV.

Nikon Transfer 2
does not start
when the camera
is connected to a
computer.

The PictBridge
screen is not
displayed when
the camera is
connected to a
printer.

Images to be
printed are not
displayed.

Control (available separately). Press the power button on
the remote control to establish the connection. If M is not
displayed on the shooting screen, perform pairing again.
The remote control can be used only for shooting operations.

•

2

• The w1/w2 buttons on the remote control cannot be
used with this camera.

Check the Network menu settings in the camera.

• Set Choose connection to Remote control.

• Set Airplane mode to Off.

2

• Set Bluetooth M Connection to Enable.

If the number of images saved on a memory card in the
camera exceeds 10,000, images captured thereafter may not
be displayed in a connected device.

• Reduce the number of images saved on the memory
card. Copy the necessary images to a computer, etc.

• A computer or printer is connected to the camera. –

• The memory card contains no images. –

• Remove the memory card to play back images in the

internal memory.

• The camera is off. –

• The battery is exhausted. 16, 17,

• The USB cable is not correctly connected. 110,

• The camera is not recognized by the computer. –

• The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2

automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer
2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX-i.

With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the PictBridge
startup screen may not be displayed and it may be
impossible to print images when Auto is selected for

Charge by computer in the setup menu. Set Charge by
computer to Off and reconnect the camera to the printer.

• The memory card contains no images. –

• Remove the memory card to print images in the internal

memory.

A

207

205
205

156

–

16

185

116

–

120,
172

16

Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

201

Problem Cause/Solution

The camera cannot be used to select the paper size in the

Cannot select
paper size with
the camera.

1

See the included “SnapBridge Connection Guide” and SnapBridge online help.

2

Refer to the User’s Manual provided with the ML-L7 Remote Control (available separately).

following situations, even when printing from a PictBridge­compatible printer. Use the printer to select the paper size.

• The printer does not support the paper sizes specified by
the camera.

• The printer automatically selects the paper size.

–

A

Technical Notes

Troubleshooting

202

File Names

File name:

Images or movies are assigned file names as follows.

.JPG0001DSCN

(3)(2)(1)

Not shown on the screen of the camera.

• DSCN: Original still images, movies, still images created by the

(1) Identifier

(2) File number

(3) Extension

B Notes

When images are captured with the Image quality (A127) setting set to RAW + Fine or
RAW + Normal, the RAW and JPEG images that are saved at the same time are assigned the

same identifier and file number. The pair of images is saved in the same folder, and is
counted as one file.

C Folders for Storing Files

Still images and movies shot or recorded with this camera are saved in folders of the
memory card or internal memory.

• Sequential numbers are added to folde r names in asce nding o rder, s tartin g with “ 100” an d
ending with “999”.

• A new folder is created in the following situations:

- When the number of files in a folder reaches 999

- When a file in a folder is numbered “9999”

movie editing function

• RSCN: Cropped copies

• FSCN: Images created by an image editing function other than

crop, movies created by the movie editing function

Assigned in ascending order, starting with “0001” and ending with
“9999.”

• A new folder is created each time a series of images are captured
using interval timer shooting, and the images are saved in that
folder with file numbers starting with “0001.”

Indicates file format.

• .JPG: JPEG still images

• .NRW: RAW still images

• .MP4: Movies

Technical Notes

File Names

203

Accessories

Battery charger

AC adapter

Remote control
accessories

MH-65 Battery Charger

Charging time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes for a fully exhausted
battery.

EH-62F AC Adapter

(connect as shown)

Make sure that the power connector cable is fully inserted in the
power connector slot before inserting the AC adapter into the battery
chamber. In addition, make sure that the power connector cable is
fully inserted in the battery chamber slot before closing the battery­chamber/memory card slot cover. If part of the cable protrudes from
the slots, the cover or cable may be damaged when the cover is
closed.

ML-L7 Remote Control

See “ML-L7 Remote Control” (A205) for information on how to use it.

Availability may vary with country or region.
See our website or brochures for the latest information.

Technical Notes

Accessories

204

ML-L7 Remote Control

You can pair (A207) the separately available ML-L7 Remote Control with the camera,
and use it to operate the camera. The operations described in “Parts and Functions of
the Remote Control (for N1721)” (A205) can be performed when shooting
with this camera.

• The camera can only be paired with one remote control at a time. When the
camera is paired with a different remote control, only the most recent paired
remote control is enabled.

• Refer to the User’s Manual provided with the ML-L7 Remote Control.

Parts and Functions of the Remote Control (for N1721)

Control Function

1 – button/+ button

2 Movie recording button

3Multi selector

Technical Notes

Accessories

1

2

3

5

6

7

8

4

While the shooting screen is displayed, zooms out
when the – button is pressed and zooms in when
the + button is pressed.

Starts recording a movie when the button is pressed,
and stops recording when pressed again.

• Functions similarly to the multi selector on the
camera, enabling you to configure settings on the
shooting screen, such as the flash mode (A58),
self-timer (A61), focus mode (A63), creative
slider (A66), and exposure compensation
(A68).

• When using manual focus, the focus can be
adjusted with HI (A64).

205

Control Function

Press the button to turn on the remote control and

4Power button

5Status lamp

6 Shutter-release button

7 k (apply selection) button

w1 (Function 1) / w2

8

(Function 2) buttons

search for a camera that has already been paired.
Press and hold the button (for at least 3 seconds) to
search for a new pairing camera. To turn off the
remote control, press the button again.

Indicates the remote control status or shooting
session status, based on the color and behavior of
the lamp. See “Status Lamp on the Remote Control
(for N1721)” (A206) for more information.

Functions similarly to the shutter-release button on
the camera.

• Half-press and press-and-hold operations are not
available.

• When using the self-timer, you can press the
button during the countdown to cancel shooting.

Applies the selected item. When adjusting manual
focus, press this button to stop focusing.

Cannot be used with this camera.

Status Lamp on the Remote Control (for N1721)

Color Status Description

Green Flashing about every second

Green

Green Flashing about every 3 seconds

Orange Flashes once Still image shooting starts.

Orange Flashes twice Still image shooting ends.

Red Flashes once Movie recording starts.

Red Flashes twice Movie recording ends.

Flashing quickly (about every 0.5
seconds)

Remote control is searching for a
camera that has already been paired.

Pairing process is being performed.

Connection is established between
remote control and camera.

Technical Notes

Accessories

206

Pairing the Camera and Remote Control

Before using the remote control for the first time, it must be paired with the camera.

1 Press the d button on the camera.
2 Press the multi selector J, use HI to select the J menu icon,

and press the k button.

3 Select Choose connection, and

press the k button.

4 Select Remote control, and press

the k button.

5 Select Connection to remote, and

press the k button.

• Pairing is enabled and the camera waits for the
connection to be established.

Network menu

Airplane mode

Choose connection

Connect to smart device

Connection to remote

Send while shooting
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth

Choose connection

Remote control

Smart device

Network menu

Airplane mode
Choose connection

Connect to smart device

Connection to remote

Send while shooting
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth

Technical Notes

Accessories

207

6 Press and hold (for at least 3 seconds) the power button on the

1 /2 5 01/250 F 3 .4F3.4 5 0 0500

2 5m 0s25m 0s

0 .00.0

1 00100

remote control.

• Pairing starts for the camera and remote control. During the process, the status
lamp on the remote control flashes about every 0.5 seconds.

• When pairing is complete, a connection is
established between the camera and the
remote control. When you enter shooting
mode, M is displayed on the shooting screen.

• If a pairing failure message is displayed,
perform the procedure again from step 5.

Switching the Connection to a Smart Device

• Switch the connection from Remote control to Smart device in Choose

connection in the camera network menu (A156, 207).

• When the SnapBridge app is launched on your smart device, and a connection is

established between the camera and smart device, L is displayed on the shooting
screen.

• When establishing a wireless connection with a smart device for the first time, see
the included “SnapBridge Connection Guide”.

Technical Notes

Accessories

208

Specifications

Nikon N1721 Digital Camera

Type Compact digital camera
Number of effective

pixels
Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.79 million total pixels
Lens

Focal length

f/-number f/3.4–6.9
Construction 13 elements in 11 groups (4 ED lens elements)

Digital zoom
magnification

Vibration reduction

Autofocus (AF) Contrast-detect AF

Focus range

Focus-area selection

Viewfinder

Frame coverage
(shooting mode)

Frame coverage
(playback mode)

Monitor

Frame coverage
(shooting mode)

Frame coverage
(playback mode)

16.04 million (Image processing may reduce the number of
effective pixels.)

NIKKOR lens with 35× optical zoom

4.3–151 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24–840 mm
lens in 35mm [135] format)

Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 3360 mm lens
in 35mm [135] format)

Lens shift (still images)
Combination of lens shift and electronic VR (movies)

• [W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.)–∞,
[T]: Approx. 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.)–∞

• Macro close-up: Approx. 1 cm (0.4 in.)–∞ (wide-angle
position)

(All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)
Face priority, manual (spot), manual (normal), manual (wide),

subject tracking, target finding AF
Electronic viewfinder, 0.5 cm (0.2-in.) approx. #1170#k-dot

equivalent LCD with the diopter adjustment function
(–4 – +4 m

Approx. #98%# horizontal and vertical (compared to actual
picture)

Approx. #100%# horizontal and vertical (compared to actual
picture)

7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. #1140#k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT

LCD (touch panel) with anti-reflection coating and 5-level
brightness adjustment, tilting TFT LCD

Approx. #98%# horizontal and vertical (compared to actual
picture)

Approx. #100%# horizontal and vertical (compared to actual
picture)

-1

)

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Storage

Media

File system DCF and Exif 2.31 compliant

File formats

Image size

Still images

Movies

ISO sensitivity
(Standard output
sensitivity)

Exposure

Metering mode

Exposure control

Shutter Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter

Speed

Aperture Electromagnetic 3-blade iris diaphragm

Range 7 steps of 1/3 EV (W) (C, D mode)

Self-timer

Flash

Range (approx.)
(ISO sensitivity: Auto)

Flash control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes

Internal memory (approx. ## MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory
card

Still images: JPEG, RAW (NRW) (Nikon’s own format)
Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)

16 M 4608×3456, 8 M 3264×2448,
4 M 2272×1704, 2 M 1600×1200,
16:9 12 M 4608×2592, 3:2 14 M 4608×3072,
1:1 3456×3456

2160/30p (4K UHD), 2160/25p (4K UHD),
1080/30p, 1080/25p, 1080/60p, 1080/50p,
720/30p, 720/25p, 720/60p, 720/50p,
HS 1080/4×, HS 1080/2×, HS 1080/0.5×

• ISO 100–1600

• ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using A, B, C, or D mode)

Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot
(digital zoom 2× or more)

Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter­priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, exposure
bracketing, exposure compensation (–3.0 – +3.0 EV in steps of
1/3 EV)

• 1/2000–1 s

• 1/2000–8 s (B, C, or D mode)

• 1/4000 s (maximum speed during high-speed continuous

shooting)

• 25 s (Star trails in Multiple exp. Lighten scene mode)

• 10 s, 3 s

• 5 s (self-portrait timer)

[W]: #0.5–6.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–19 ft)#
[T]: #1.5–3.0 m (5 ft–9 ft 10 in.)#

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Interface

Micro-USB connector (Do not use any USB cable other than

USB connector

HDMI output connector

the included UC-E21 USB Cable.), Hi-Speed USB

• Supports Direct Print (PictBridge)

HDMI micro connector (Type D)

Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)

Standards IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol)
Operating frequency 2412–2462 MHz (channels 1-11)
Maximum output

power

#.# dBm (EIRP)

Authentication Open system, WPA2-PSK

Bluetooth

Communication
protocols

Operating frequency

Power sources

Charging time

Battery life

1

Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1

Bluetooth: ####–#### MHz
Bluetooth Low Energy: ####–#### MHz

One EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (included)
EH-62F AC Adapter (available separately)

Approx. # h ## min (when using EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging
AC Adapter and when no charge remains)

Still images Approx. ### shots when using EN-EL12
Movie recording

(actual battery life for
recording)

2

Approx. # h ## min (when using EN-EL12 in 1080/30p)
Approx. # h ## min (when using EN-EL12 in 1080/25p)

Tripod socket 1/4 (ISO 1222)
Dimensions

(W × H × D)

Approx. #114.2 × 71.7 × 40.5 mm (4.5 × 2.9 × 1.6 in.)#
(excluding projections)

Weight Approx. #315 g (11.2 oz)# (including battery and memory card)
Operating environment

Temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F)
Humidity 85% or less (no condensation)

• All measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and Imaging Products
Association (CIPA) standards or guidelines.

1

Battery life does not reflect the use of SnapBridge and may vary with the conditions of
use, including temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time that
menus and images are displayed.

2

Individual movie files cannot exceed 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free
space on the memory card for longer recording. The maximum size of a single movie file is
4 GB. If a file exceeds 4 GB even when you record for less than 29 minutes, it is split into
multiple files and cannot be played back continuously.

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EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Rated capacity DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh

Operating temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F)

Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 32 × 43.8 × 7.9 mm (1.3 × 1.7 × 0.3 in.)

Weight Approx. 22.5 g (0.8 oz)

EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter

Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, MAX 0.14 A

Rated output DC 5.0 V, 1.0 A

Operating temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F)

Approx. 55 × 22 × 54 mm (2.2 × 0.9 × 2.2 in.)

Dimensions (W × H × D)

Weight

The symbols on this product represent the following:
D AC, E DC, F Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)

• Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain.

• The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without

notice.

• The sample images displayed on the camera and the images and illustrations in the

manual are for illustrative purposes only.

(excluding plug adapter)
For Brazil: Approx. 55 × 67 × 59 mm
For India: Approx. 55 × 63.5 × 59 mm

Approx. 51 g (1.8 oz) (excluding plug adapter)
For Brazil: Approx. 73 g
For India: Approx. 76 g

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Memory Cards That Can Be Used

The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards.

• The camera supports UHS-I.

• Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for

recording movies. When Movie options is set to d 2160/30p (4K UHD) or
c 2160/25p (4K UHD), memory cards with a UHS Speed Class rating of 3 or

faster are recommended. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class
rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.

• If you use a card reader, make sure that it is compatible with your memory card.

• Contact the manufacturer for information on features, operation, and limitations

on use.

Trademark Information

• Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• 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.

• Apple®, App Store®, the Apple logos, Mac, OS X, macOS, iPhone®, iPad®, iPod

touch® and iBooks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., in the
U.S. and other countries.

• Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks 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.

• iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc., in the United

States and/or other countries and is used under license.

• Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and Reader are either trademarks or

registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States
and/or other countries.

• SDXC, SDHC, and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

• PictBridge is a trademark.

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• HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

“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.

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

• Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi

Alliance.

• All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation
provided with your Nikon product are the trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.

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.

FreeType License (FreeType2)

Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project
(http://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved.

MIT License (HarfBuzz)

Portions of this software are copyright © 2018 The HarfBuzz Project
(http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights reserved.

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Index

Symbols

A Auto mode..................................... 31, 32

o Creative mode.......................... 31, 51

y Scene mode........................ 31, 33

C Aperture-priority auto mode

........................................................................ 31, 53

B Shutter-priority auto mode..... 31, 53

n Short movie show mode ..... 31, 103

A Programmed auto mode ......... 31, 53

D Manual mode ................................. 31, 53

c Playback mode..................................... 27

i Playback zoom ............................... 27, 84

f (Wide-angle)............................ 2, 24, 70

h Thumbnail playback ................ 27, 85

g (Telephoto) ................................. 2, 24, 70

g AE-L/AF-L button................... 3, 6, 168

q Snap-back zoom button ...... 2, 4, 71

k Apply selection button ...... 3, 5, 120

c Playback button........................ 3, 6, 27

l Delete button............................... 3,

b (e M

w Function button ..................... 2, 6, 69

K Flash pop-up control........ 3, 25, 58

d Menu button........................ 3, 6, 120

x Monitor button ........................ 3, 6, 26

o Creative slider................................ 57, 66

n Self-timer........................................... 57, 61

p Focus mode.................................... 57, 63

m Flash mode ....................................... 57, 58

o Exposure compensation

o

vie-record) button... 3, 5, 25

..................................................... 45, 57, 66, 68

A

AC adapter........................................ 110, 204

Accessories.................................................. 204

Active D-Lighting ....................................... 66

AE/AF lock button ....................... 126, 168

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6, 28

AF area mode.......................... 69, 123, 139

AF assist .............................................. 126, 166

AF-assist illuminator...................................... 2

Airplane mode ................................ 125, 156

Aperture-priority auto mode ....... 31, 53

App.................................................................... 156

Assign side zoom control........ 126, 167

Auto flash ........................................................ 59

Auto mode .............................................. 31, 32

Auto off...................................... 25, 126, 169

Auto+red-eye reduction............... 59, 60

Autofocus............. 63, 76, 123, 142, 148

Autofocus mode.... 123, 124, 142, 148

B

Background music................................... 103

Backlighting o.................................... 33, 37

Battery ..................................................... 16, 211

Battery charger.......................................... 204

Battery level indicator............................... 23

Battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover............................................ 3, 16, 17, 110

Beach Z........................................................... 33

Blink proof....................................................... 49

Bluetooth............................................ 125, 157

Button sound.............................................. 169

C

Calendar display.......................................... 85

Capture NX-D.............................................. 118

Capturing still images while recording

movies............................................................. 100

Charge by computer.................. 126, 172

Charge lamp.............................................. 3, 17

Charging AC Adapter..................... 17, 212

Choose connection...................... 125, 156

Close-up k............................................ 33, 36

215

Color temperature.................................... 131

Command dial ................................... 2, 6, 53

Computer............................................ 110, 116

Conformity marking .................... 126, 177

Connect to smart device.......... 125, 156

Connection to remote ............... 125, 156

Connector cover.......................... 3, 17, 110

Continuous .............................. 69, 123, 134

Copy ..................................................... 124, 154

Copyright information.............. 126, 174

Creative mode....................................... 31, 51

Creative slider....................................... 57, 66

Crop........................................................... 84, 94

D

Date and time.................................... 20, 159

Date format.......................................... 21, 159

Date stamp....................................... 126, 164

Daylight saving time ..................... 20, 160

Delete........................................................ 28, 87

Digital zoom........................... 70, 126, 166

Diopter adjustment control............ 3, 26

Direct Print.......................................... 110, 112

D-Lighting............................................ 89, 124

Dusk/dawn i .............................................. 33

E

Easy panorama p............................. 33, 42

Easy panorama playback....................... 44

Editing movies ........................................... 107

Editing still images .................................... 88

End recording............................................. 104

EVF auto toggle.............................. 126, 163

EVF brightness ............................................ 161

Exposure bracketing ................... 123, 138

Exposure compensation

..................................................... 45, 57, 66, 68

Extracting still images................ 106, 108

Eye sensor.................................................. 3, 26

Eyelet for strap ......................................... 2 , 15

F

Face detection .............................................. 75

Face priority ................................................. 139

Fast motion movies .................... 145, 147

File name ...................................................... 203

Fill flash ............................................................. 59

Filter effects......................................... 92, 124

Fireworks show m............................. 33, 37

Firmware version .......................... 126, 177

Fixed range auto....................................... 137

Flash...................................................... 2, 25, 58

Flash mode............................................. 57, 58

Flick ......................................................................... 7

Fn button......................................................... 69

F-number.......................................................... 53

Focal length................................................ 209

Focus....................... 24, 73, 139, 142, 148

Focus area............................................... 12, 24

Focus indicator ............................................. 10

Focus lock ........................................................ 77

Focus mode........................................... 57, 63

Food u...................................................... 33, 36

Format.................................................... 16, 170

Format card.............................. 16, 126, 170

Format internal memory...................... 170

Format memory ............................ 126, 170

Format memory cards.................. 16, 170

Formatting........................................... 16, 170

Foundation makeup........................ 45,

ame rate......................................... 124, 150

r

F

Full-frame playback.......... 13, 27, 84, 85

Full-time AF...................................... 142, 148

Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously............................................. 80

46

G

Glamour retouch ................... 45, 90, 124

H

HDMI cable......................................... 110, 111

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