Nikon D5300 User Guide

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product.

Where to Find It

Find what you’re looking for from:

The Table of Contents ............ 0

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Troubleshooting..................... 0 251 The Index................................. 0 283

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Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to

prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the

camera.

This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.

Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in bold.

Camera Settings

The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.

i Error Messages........................ 0 256

Help

Use the camera’s on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. for details.

A For Your Safety

Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 viii–xiv).

See page 8

For Your Safety ........................................................................................................................ viii

Notices.......................................................................................................................................... xi

Location Data ............................................................................................................................ xv

Wireless ...................................................................................................................................... xvi

Introduction 1

Getting to Know the Camera................................................................................................. 1

The Camera Body...................................................................................................................... 1

The Mode Dial ............................................................................................................................ 3

The Viewfinder........................................................................................................................... 4

The Monitor ................................................................................................................................ 5

The Information Display.........................................................................................................6

Camera Menus: An Overview ................................................................................................ 8

First Steps ...................................................................................................................................11

“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)19

Framing Photos in the Viewfinder.....................................................................................20

Viewing Photographs............................................................................................................22

Deleting Unwanted Pictures...............................................................................................22

Framing Photos in the Monitor ..........................................................................................24

Viewing Photographs............................................................................................................26

Deleting Unwanted Pictures...............................................................................................26

Recording Movies ....................................................................................................................27

Viewing Movies........................................................................................................................28

Deleting Unwanted Movies ................................................................................................29

Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) 30

The Mode Dial ..........................................................................................................................31

k Portrait...............................................................................................................................31

l Landscape........................................................................................................................31

p Child...................................................................................................................................31

m Sports.................................................................................................................................32

n Close up ............................................................................................................................32

Other Scenes.............................................................................................................................33

o Night Portrait ..................................................................................................................33

r Night Landscape............................................................................................................33

s Party/Indoor ....................................................................................................................34

t Beach/Snow ....................................................................................................................34

u Sunset................................................................................................................................34

v Dusk/Dawn ......................................................................................................................35

w Pet Portrait ...................................................................................................................... 35

x Candlelight ....................................................................................................................... 35

y Blossom ............................................................................................................................ 36

z Autumn Colors ............................................................................................................... 36

0 Food.................................................................................................................................... 36

Special Effects 37

% Night Vision..................................................................................................................... 37

g Color Sketch ...................................................................................................................38

' Toy Camera Effect .........................................................................................................38

( Miniature Effect ............................................................................................................. 38

3 Selective Color ...............................................................................................................39

1 Silhouette ........................................................................................................................ 39

2 High Key ...........................................................................................................................39

3 Low Key ............................................................................................................................40

) HDR Painting................................................................................................................... 40

Options Available in Live View ..........................................................................................41

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using

this Nikon product.

❚❚ WARNINGS

Keep the sun out of the frame

Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fire.

Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder

Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.

Using the viewfinder diopter adjustment control

When operating the viewfinder diopter adjustment control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally.

Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

Do not use in the presence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Keep out of reach of children

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this equipment, consult a physician immediately.

Do not disassemble

Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

Do not place the strap around the neck of an

infant or child

Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation.

Do not remain in contact with the camera,

battery, or charger for extended periods while the devices are on or in use

Parts of the device become hot. Leaving the device in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in lowtemperature burns.

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Do not leave the product where it will be exposed

to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight

Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire.

Do not aim a flash at the operator of a motor

vehicle

Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

Observe caution when using the flash

• Using the camera with the flash in close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns.

• Using the flash close to the subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. The flash should be no less than one meter (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

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

Do not carry tripods with a lens or camera

attached

You could trip or accidentally strike others, resulting in injury.

Observe proper precautions when handling

batteries

Batteries may leak, overheat, rupture, or catch fire if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:

• Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.

• Do not short or disassemble the battery.

• Do not expose the battery or the

camera in which it is inserted to powerful physical shocks.

• Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards.

• Do not expose the batter y to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Replace the terminal cover when

transporting the battery. transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool, dry place.

• The battery may be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

Do not

To avoid damage to

Observe proper precautions when handling the

charger

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not short the charger terminals. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations.

CD-ROMs

CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Follow the directions of airline and hospital

personnel

Remove Eye-Fi cards, disable Wi-Fi, and select Off for Location data > Record location data before boarding an aircraft, and turn the product off during takeoff and landing or when so directed by airline or hospital staff. Radio waves emitted by the device could interfere with aircraft navigation or hospital medical equipment.

Notices

• No part of the manuals included with this

product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the

appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Notices for Customers in Europe

CAUTION

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

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

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.

DISPOSE OF USED

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

The Battery Charger

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.

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.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200

D5300

Using other

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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or

reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”

The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.

Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.

The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, select Off for Location data > Record location data (0 74) in the setup menu and, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual (0 104). To delete track log data on a memory card, select Location data > Log list and delete all logs as described on page 78. Wi-Fi settings can be reset to default values by selecting Wi-Fi > Network settings > Reset network settings in the setup menu. Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.

AVC Patent Portfolio License

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-

COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.

NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE

OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.

SEE http://www.mpegla.com

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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

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

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories

Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. NIKON WARRANTY.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR

A Before Taking Important Pictures

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

A Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the following URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/

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Location Data

Track logs: Location data will be recorded with pictures taken while On is selected for Location data > Record location data (0 74). In addition, if Start is selected for Location data > Create log > Log location data in the setup menu (0 76), the camera continues to log

location data even while off. Radio waves produced by the device may affect medical equipment and aircraft navigation systems; in situations in which the use of satellite navigation devices is restricted or prohibited, such as in hospitals or aircraft, be sure to select Off for Record location data and turn the camera off.

Sharing location data: Note that addresses and other personal information may be inferred from the location data stored in track logs or embedded in images. Exercise caution when sharing images and track logs or when posting them to the Internet or other locations where they can be viewed by third parties. See “Disposing of Data Storage Devices” (0 xiii) for information on erasing location data before disposing of the camera or memory cards.

Navigation: The position, altitude, and other location data reported by the device are approximations only and are not intended for surveying or navigation. Be sure to take appropriate maps or other navigational devices with you when using the product during such outdoor activities as mountain climbing or hiking.

Restrictions on use: The location data function may not perform as expected in some countries or regions, including (as of November, 2013) China and in the vicinity of the Chinese border. Some countries, including China, prohibit unauthorized use of satellite navigation and other location data devices; before travelling, check with your travel agent or the embassy or tourism board of the countries you will be visiting. Where use is prohibited, select Off for Record location data.

Wireless

This product, which contains encryption software developed in the United States, is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations and may not be exported or reexported to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. The following countries are currently subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.

Notices for Customers in the U. S. A.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC WARNING

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Co-location

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

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200

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Notices for Customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. The D5300, which is equipped with a LBWA1U5YR1 (FCC ID: VPYLBYR650/IC ID: 772C-LBYR650) wireless LAN module, has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.

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Notices for Customers in Europe

Hereby, Nikon, declares that the D5300 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at

http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_D5300.pdf

Notice for Customers in Singapore

Trade Name: Model: D5300

This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of certification labels not affixed to the device is given below.

Complies with IMDA Standards DA104328

Security

Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled:

• Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information.

• Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the network and alter data or perform other malicious actions.

Note that due the design of wireless networks, specialized

attacks may allow unauthorized access even when security is enabled.

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Introduction

Getting to Know the Camera

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

The Camera Body

4 16

23 Lens mount ......................13, 58

24 Accessory shoe cover 25 Accessory shoe (for optional

flash units)......................... 232

26 Stereo microphone.............128

27 Connector for external

microphone

28 USB and A/V connector

Connecting to a

computer....................... 153

Connecting to a printer

.........................................156

Connecting to a TV......... 164

29 Accessory terminal............. 237

........46

30 HDMI mini-pin connector

.............................................165

.......................129

1 Mode dial...................................3

2 Live view switch

Live view.....................24, 118

Movie...........................27, 126

3 R

(information) button

4 Eyelets for camera strap.......11

5 E/N button

Exposure compensation

Adjusting aperture............87

Flash compensation..........93

Shutter-release button

7 Power switch.............................2

8 Movie-record button ...28, 126 9 Infrared receiver for ML-L3

remote control (front)

10 AF-assist illuminator ....52, 185

Self-timer lamp ......................49

Red-eye reduction lamp

.........................................63, 65

11 Body cap

...6, 123

....92

..........21

....... 70

12 CPU contacts

13 Built-in flash............................62

14 Speaker...................................... 2

15 Focal plane mark (E)...........58

16 M/ Y button

Flash mode .................. 62, 64

Flash compensation .........93

17 Connector cover 18 Fn button

Using the Fn button........193

19 Mounting mark...................... 13

20 Lens release button.............. 18

21 s/E/# button ......................45

Continuous shooting

Self-timer ............................49

Remote control.................. 70

22 Mirror......................................243

1Introduction

1 Viewfinder eyepiece.. 4, 16, 50

2 Rubber eyecup ...................... 50

3 G button

Menus............................8, 175

Restoring default

settings ............................ 72

4 Infrared receiver for ML-L3

remote control (rear)

5 Monitor

Viewing settings...................6

Live view ....................24, 118

Full-frame playback

.................................. 22, 135

6 Tripod so cket 7 Diopter adjustment

control.................................. 16

..........70

8 P button

Changing settings in the

information display ......... 7

Rating pictures, retouching

photos, editing movies, and selecting pictures for upload to a smart

device..............................135

Restoring default

settings.............................72

9 A/L button

Using the A (L) button

...................................56, 194

Protecting photographs

from deletion ................143

10 Command dial 11 K button

Playback......................22, 135

12 Memory card slot

cover............................... 12, 17

13 J (OK) button ......................... 9

14 15 16

14 Multi selector ............................9

15 O button

Deleting pictures during

playback.................. 22, 146

16 Memory card access

lamp............................ 21, 118

17 Power connector cover for

optional power

connector ..........................239

18 Battery-chamber cover

latch ................................12, 17

19 Battery-chamber cover

..........................................12, 17

20 W/Q button

Thumbnails.......................140

Playback zoom out.........142

Help.........................................8

21 X button

Playback zoom in............ 142

22 Battery latch.....................12, 17

D The Speaker

Do not place the speaker in close proximity to magnetic devices. precaution could affect the data recorded on the magnetic devices.

A The Power Switch

Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on.

2 Introduction

Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off.

Failure to observe this

The Mode Dial

The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes:

P, S, A, and M Modes

Select these modes for full control over camera settings.

• P— Programmed auto (0 84)

• S —Shutter-priority auto (0 85)

• A —Aperture-priority auto (0 86)

• M—Manual (0 87)

Auto Modes

Select these modes for simple, point-andshoot photography.

• i Auto (0 19)

• j Auto (flash off ) (0 19)

Special Effects Modes

Use special effects during shooting.

• % Night vision (0 37)

• g Color sketch (0 38, 41)

• ' Toy camera effect (0 38, 42)

• ( Miniature effect (0 38, 42)

• 3 Selective color (0 39, 43)

• 1 Silhouette (0 39)

• 2 High key (0 39)

• 3 Low key (0 40)

• ) HDR painting (0 40)

Scene Modes

The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene selected with the mode dial. Match your selection to the scene being photographed.

• k Port rait (0 31)

• l Landscape (0 31)

• p Child (0 31)

• m Sports (0 32)

• n Close up (0 32)

• h Other scenes (0 33)

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The Viewfinder

4 5 6

1 Framing grid (displayed when

On is selected for Custom

Setting d2) ........................ 188

2 Focus points........................... 55

3 AF area brackets..............16, 20

4 Low battery warning............ 17

5 Monochrome indicator

(displayed in % mode or when the Monochrome Picture Control or a Picture Control based on Monochrome is

selected) ..................... 37, 111

6 “No memory card”

indicator............................... 12

7 Focus indicator................21, 57

8 Autoexposure (AE) lock

indicator............................... 91

9 Shutter speed ........................ 83

10 Aperture (f-number).............83

11 Special effects mode

12 Bracketing indicator ...........108

13 Number of exposures

14 “k” (appears when memory

indicator ...............................37

remaining ............................15

Number of shots remaining

before memory buffer

fills..........................................47

White balance recording

indicator .............................104

Exposure compensation

value......................................92

Flash compensation

value......................................93

ISO sensitivity ................67, 188

Capture mode indicator

remains for over 1000

exposures)............................15

15 Flash-ready indicator ........... 23

16 Flexible program

indicator............................... 84

17 Exposure indicator................ 87

Exposure compensation

display .................................. 92

Electronic rangefinder .......185

18 Flash compensation

indicator............................... 93

19 Exposure compensation

indicator............................... 92

20 Auto ISO sensitivity

indicator............................. 180

21 Warning indicator............... 256

Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.

11 12 1491710 1513

1816

2120

D The Viewfinder

The response time and brightness of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature.

4 Introduction

The Monitor

The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below.

180°

Normal use

Fold the monitor against the camera face out. This position is recommended for normal photography.

Low-angle shots

Frame live view shots with the camera close to the ground.

High-angle shots

Frame live view shots while holding the camera over your head.

Self-portraits

Use for self-portraits in live view. shows a mirror image of what will appear in the final picture.

The monitor

90°

180°

D Using the Monitor

Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown. Do not use force. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body. To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use, fol d it b ack fa ce do wn ag ainst th e cam era body.

5Introduction

The Information Display

Viewing settings: To view the information display, press the R button.

4 5

6 7

171098 11 12 13 14 1615 18

R button

21 22

1 Shooting mode

i auto/

j auto (flash off).............. 19

Scene modes...................... 30

Special effects mode........ 37

P, S, A, and M modes.......... 82

2 Aperture (f-number) ............ 83

Aperture display.................... 83

3 Shutter speed ........................ 83

Shutter-speed display.......... 83

4 Bracketing indicator........... 108

5 Autoexposure (AE) lock

indicator............................... 91

6 Auto-area AF indicator........ 53

3D-tracking indicator........... 53

Focus point............................. 55

7 Release mode ........................ 45

8 Eye-Fi connection

indicator.............................204

9 Wi-Fi connection

indicator.............................172

10 Track log indicator ................ 77

11 Satellite signal indicator......75

12 Exposure delay mode.........189

13 Multiple exposure

indicator .............................100

14 Print date indicator .............190

15 Vibration reduction indicator

.......................................18, 181

16 Flash control indicator........192

Flash compensation indicator

for optional flash units....235

17 “Beep” indicator...................187

18 Battery indicator....................17

19 ISO sensitivity.........................67

ISO sensitivity

display..........................67, 181

Auto ISO sensitivity

indicator .............................180

20 ADL bracketing amount ....109

21 Number of exposures

remaining ............................ 15

White balance recording

indicator............................. 104

Capture mode indicator

22 “k” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

exposures) ........................... 15

23 Exposure indicator................ 87

Exposure compensation

indicator............................... 92

Bracketing progress

indicator............................. 110

24 Help icon...............................256

Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.

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Changing settings: To change the settings at the bottom of the

display, press the P button, then highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item.

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1 Image quality..........................59

2 Image size................................61

3 Auto bracketing .................. 109

4 HDR (High Dynamic

Range)...................................96

5 Active D-Lighting...................94

6 White balance......................101

7 ISO sensitivity......................... 67

8 Exposure compensation......92

9 Flash compensation ............. 93

10 Flash mode ...................... 63, 65

11 Metering.................................. 90

12 AF-area mode................53, 120

13 Focus mode....................51, 119

14 Picture Control..................... 111

P button

A Turning the Monitor Off

To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button or press the shutterrelease button halfway. The monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about 8 seconds (for information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Auto off timers on page 186).

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Camera Menus: An Overview

Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. menus, press the G button.

Ta bs

Choose from the following menus:

D: Playback (0 175) • N: Retouch (0 205)

•

• C: Shooting (0 177) • m/O: Recent settings or My Menu (defaults

A: Custom Settings (0 182)

•

B: Setup (0 195)

•

To view the

G button

to Recent settings; 0 222)

Current settings are shown by icons.

Menu options

Options in current menu.

A description of the currently selected option or menu can be displayed by pressing the W (Q) button. Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the display. Press W (Q) again to return to the menus.

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W (Q) button

❚❚ Using Camera Menus

The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus.

Move cursor up

J button: select highlighted item

Cancel and return to

previous menu

Move cursor down

Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.

Select highlighted item or display sub-menu

1 Display the menus.

Press the G button to display the menus.

G button

2 Highlight the icon for the current menu.

Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu.

3 Select a menu.

Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.

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4 Position the cursor in the selected menu.

Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu.

5 Highlight a menu item.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item.

6 Display options.

Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item.

7 Highlight an option.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option.

8 Select the highlighted item.

Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button.

Note the following:

• Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available.

• While pressing 2 generally has the same effect as pressing J, there are some

cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J.

• To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button

halfway (0 21).

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First Steps

Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards.

1 Attach the strap.

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

2 Charge the battery.

If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown below at left, making sure the plug is fully inserted. and plug the charger in. and 50 minutes.

An exhausted battery will fully charge in about an hour

Insert the battery

Battery charging

Charging complete

D During Charging

Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. Failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged. Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging again.

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3 Insert the battery and memory card.

Insert the battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. when the battery is fully inserted.

Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.

A The Write Protect Switch

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

D Memory Cards

• Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.

• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

• Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

• Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.

• Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this precaution could damage

the card.

• Do not expose to water, heat, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.

• Do not format memory cards in a computer.

The latch locks the battery in place

Battery latch

Write-protect switch

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4 Attach a lens.

Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed.

Remove the camera

body cap

Remove the rear

lens cap

Mounting mark (camera)

Align the mounting marks

Mounting mark (lens)

Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place.

Be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures.

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5 Open the monitor.

Open the monitor as shown. Do not use force.

6 Turn the camera on.

A language-selection dialog will be displayed.

A Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

Before using the camera, unlock and extend the zoom ring. Keeping the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q), rotate the zoom ring as shown (w).

Pictures can not be taken when the lens is retracted; if an error message is displayed as a result of the camera having been turned on with the lens retracted, rotate the zoom ring until the message is no longer displayed.

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Retractable lens barrel

button

7 Choose a language and set the camera

clock.

Use the multi selector and J button to select a language and set the camera clock.

qwe

Select language Select time zone Select date format

Move cursor up

J button: select highlighted item

Select highlighted item or display sub-menu

Move cursor down

Select daylight saving

time option

Set time and date

(note that the camera

uses a 24-hour clock)

8 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.

Press the R button and check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. remaining, values over 1000 are shown in thousands, indicated by the letter “k”.

In the case of exposures

R button

Battery level (0 17)

Number of exposures

remaining

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9 Focus the viewfinder.

After removing the lens cap, rotate the diopter adjustment control until the AF area brackets are in sharp focus. your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye.

Viewfinder not in focus Viewfinder in focus

When operating the control with

AF area brackets

D Charging the Battery

Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages viii–x and 245–247 of this manual. Charge

the battery indoors at ambient temperatures of 5 °C–35 °C (41 °F–95 °F). Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C/32 °F or above 40 °C/104 °F; failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0 °C/32 °F to 15 °C/ 59 °F and from 45 °C/113 °F to 60 °C/140 °F. The battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F). If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly (about eight times a second) during charging, confirm that the temperature is in the correct range and then unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative.

Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug when not in use.

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A Battery Level

Battery level is shown in the information display (if the battery is low, a warning will also be displayed in the viewfinder). If the information display does not appear when the R button is pressed, the battery is exhausted and needs to be recharged.

Information display Viewfinder Description

L K

H d

(flashes)

— Battery fully charged. —Battery partially discharged.

Low battery. Ready fully-charged spare battery or prepare to charge battery.

(flashes)

Battery exhausted.

Charge battery.

A Removing the Battery

To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the batterychamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand.

A Formatting Memory Cards

If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card has been formatted in another device, select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen instructions to format the card (0 196). Note that this permanently deletes any data the card may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding.

A Removing Memory Cards

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

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A A-M, M/A-M, and A/M-M Switches

When using autofocus with a lens equipped with an A-M mode switch, slide the switch to A (if the lens has an M/A-M or A/M-M switch, select M/A or A/M). For information on other lenses that can be used with this camera, see page 226.

A Vibration Reduction (VR)

Vibration reduction can be enabled by selecting On for Optical VR in the shooting menu (0 181), if the lens supports this option, or by sliding the lens vibration reduction switch to ON, if the lens is equipped with a vibration reduction switch. A vibration reduction indicator appears in the information display when vibration reduction is on.

A Detaching the Lens

Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.

A Retracting Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

To retract the lens when the camera is not in use, hold the retractable lens barrel button (q) and rotate the zoom ring to the “L” (lock) position as shown (w). Retract the lens before removing it from the camera, and be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button when attaching or removing the lens.

A The Camera Clock

The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary.

A The Clock Battery

The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed. Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month. If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Set the clock to the correct time and date.

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“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)

This section describes how to shoot photographs and movies in i and j modes, automatic “point-and-shoot” modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions.

Before proceeding, turn the camera on and rotate the mode dial to i or j (the only difference between the two is that the flash will not fire in j mode).

Viewfinder photography

Taking photographs

Viewing photographs

Deleting photographs

Live view

Taking photographs

Viewing photographs

Deleting photographs

Shooting movies

Viewing movies

Deleting movies

Mode dial

0 20

0 22

0 24

0 26

0 27

0 28

0 29

19“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)

Framing Photos in the Viewfinder

1 Ready the camera.

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

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

2 Frame the photograph.

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

AF area brackets

A Using a Zoom Lens

Before focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length and frame the photograph. Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out).

If the lens is equipped with a retractable lens barrel button (0 14), press and hold the button while rotating the zoom ring until the lens is released and the message shown at right is no longer displayed, and then adjust zoom using the zoom ring.

20 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)

Zoom in

Zoom ring

Zoom out

3 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (if the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light). When the focus operation is complete, a beep will sound (a beep may not sound if the subject is moving) and the active focus point and in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder.

In-focus indicator Description

I Subject in focus.

I (flashes)

Camera unable to focus using autofocus. See page 52.

4 Shoot.

Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds.

remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.

Do not eject the memory card or

Focus point

In-focus indicator

Memory card access

Buffer

capacit y

lamp

A The Shutter-Release Button

The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

Focus: press halfway Shoot: press all the way down

Pressing the shutter-release button halfway also ends playback and readies the camera for immediate use.

21“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)

Viewing Photographs

Pressing K displays a picture in the monitor.

Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures.

Deleting Unwanted Pictures

Display the photograph you wish to delete.

Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed.

K button

O button

Press the O button again to delete the picture.

22 “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)

A The Standby Timer

The viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about eight seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. reactivate the display. The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 186).

Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Exposure meters on

Press the shutter-release button halfway to

A The Built-in Flash

If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in i mode, the built-in flash will pop up automatically when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway (0 62). If the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed. If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, the flash is charging; remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again.

When the flash is not in use, return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward till the latch clicks into place.

23“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)

Framing Photos in the Monitor

1 Rotate the live view switch.

The view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor (live view).

2 Ready the camera.

Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left.

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

3 Focus.

Press the shutter-release button halfway. The focus point will flash green while the camera focuses. point will be displayed in green; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point will flash red.

If the camera is able to focus, the focus

Live view switch

Focus point

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4 Take the pict u re.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. memory card access lamp lights during recording.

or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.

recording is complete, the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds. Rotate the live view switch to exit live view.

The monitor turns off and the

Do not eject the memory card or remove

When

Memory card access lamp

A Automatic Scene Selection (Scene Auto Selector)

If live view is selected in i or j mode, the camera will automatically analyze the subject and select the appropriate shooting mode when autofocus is enabled. The selected mode is shown in the monitor.

Portr ait Human portrait subjects

Landscape Landscapes and cityscapes

Close up Subjects close to the camera

Night portrait Portrait subjects framed against a dark background

Auto

Auto (flash off)

Subjects suited to i or j mode or that do not fall into the categories listed above

A Live View

For more information on taking photographs in live view, see page 118.

25“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)

Viewing Photographs

Pressing K displays a picture in the monitor.

Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures.

Deleting Unwanted Pictures

Display the photograph you wish to delete.

Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed.

Press the O button again to delete the picture.

K button

O button

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Recording Movies

Movies can be recorded in live view mode.

1 Rotate the live view switch.

The view through the lens is displayed in the monitor.

2 Ready the camera.

Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left.

3 Focus.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.

Live view switch

Focus po in

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4 Start recording.

Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor.

5 End recording.

Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Rotate the live view switch to exit live view.

Viewing Movies

Press K to start playback and then scroll through pictures until a movie (indicated by a 1 icon) is displayed. or K to end playback. For more information, see page 130.

Press J to start playback and press 1

Movie-record button

Recording indicator

Time remaining

K button

D Recording Movies

See page 126 for more information on recording movies.

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Deleting Unwanted Movies

Display the movie you wish to delete (movies are indicated by 1 icons).

Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed.

Press the O button again to delete the movie.

K button

O button

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Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)

The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on page 19.

The scenes listed below can be selected with the mode dial.

k Portrait

l Landscape

p Child

m Sports

n Close up

The following scenes can be selected by rotating the mode dial to h and rotating the command dial until the desired scene appears in the monitor.

o Night Portrait

r Night Landscape

s Party/Indoor

t Beach/Snow

u Sunset

v Dusk/Dawn

w Pet Portrait

x Candlelight

y Blossom

z Autumn Colors

0 Food

30 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)

The Mode Dial

The following scenes can be selected with the mode dial:

kPortra it

Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin tones. background or a telephoto lens is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth.

lLandscape

Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight.

A Note

The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.

Mode dial

If the subject is far from the

pChild

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

31Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)

mSports

nClose up

Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly.

A Note

The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.

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

32 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)

Other Scenes

The following scenes can be selected by rotating the mode dial to h and rotating the command dial until the desired scene appears in the monitor.

Mode dial Command dial Monitor

oNight Portrait

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

rNight Landscape

Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes, including street lighting and neon signs.

A Note

The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.

33Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)

sParty /Indoor

tBeach/Snow

uSunset

Capture the effects of indoor background lighting. scenes.

Capture the brightness of sunlit expanses of water, snow, or sand.

Use for parties and other indoor

A Note

The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

A Note

The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.

34 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)

vDusk/Dawn

wPet Portrai t

xCandlelight

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset.

A Note

The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.

Use for portraits of active pets.

A Note

The AF-assist illuminator turns off.

For photographs taken by candlelight.

A Note

The built-in flash turns off.

35Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)

yBlossom

zAutumn Colors

0Food

Use for fields of flowers, orchards in bloom, and other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms.

A Note

The built-in flash turns off.

Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn leaves.

A Note

The built-in flash turns off.

Use for vivid photographs of food.

A Note

For flash photography, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash (0 64).

A Preventing Blur

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

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Special Effects

Special effects can be used when recording images.

% Night Vision 1 Silhouette

g Color Sketch 2 High Key ' Toy Camera Effect 3 Low Key ( Miniature Effect ) HDR Painting

3 Selective Color

The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial to q and rotating the command dial until the desired option appears in the monitor.

Mode dial Command dial Monitor

%Night Vision

Use under conditions of darkness to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities.

A Note

Pictures may be affected by noise in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines. view only; manual focus can be used if the camera is unable to focus. flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.

Autofocus is available in live

The built-in

37Special Effects

gColor Sketch

'Toy Camera Effect

(Miniature Effect

The camera detects and colors outlines for a color sketch effect. adjusted in live view (0 41).

The effect can be

A Note

Movies shot in this mode play back like a slide show made up of a series of stills.

Create photos and movies that appear to have been shot with a toy camera. effect can be adjusted in live view (0 42).

Create photos that appear to be pictures of dioramas. from a high vantage point. effect movies play back at high speed, compressing about 45 minutes of footage shot at 1920 × 1080/30p into a movie that plays back in about three minutes. effect can be adjusted in live view (0 42).

Works best when shooting

Miniature

The

38 Special Effects

A Note

Sound is not recorded with movies. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.

3Selective Color

1Silhouette

2High Key

All colors other than the selected colors are recorded in black and white. can be adjusted in live view (0 43).

The effect

A Note

The built-in flash turns off.

Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds.

A Note

The built-in flash turns off.

Use with bright scenes to create bright images that seem filled with light.

A Note

The built-in flash turns off.

39Special Effects

3Low Key

)HDR Painting

Use with dark scenes to create dark, lowkey images with prominent highlights.

A Note

The built-in flash turns off.

Each time a photo is taken, the camera shoots two frames at different exposures and combines them for a painterly effect that emphasizes detail and color.

A Note

The effect can not be previewed in live

Note that the desired results may

view. not be achieved if the camera or subject move during shooting. a message is displayed and no further photos can be taken. turns off, continuous shooting is disabled, and movies are recorded in j mode.

During recording,

The built-in flash

A NEF (RAW)

NEF (RAW) recording is not available in %, g, ', (, 3, and ) modes. Pictures taken when an N EF (RAW ) or NEF ( RAW)+J PEG option is selected in these modes will be record ed as JPEG images. JPEG images created at settings of NEF (RAW)+JPEG will be recorded at the selected JPEG quality, while images recorded at a setting of NEF (RAW) will be recorded as fine-quality images.

A g and ( Modes

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

A Preventing Blur

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

40 Special Effects

Options Available in Live View

❚❚ g Color Sketch

1 Select live view.

Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor.

Live view switch

2 Adjust options.

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

Increasing the thickness of the lines also

Vividness can be

3 Press J.

Press J to exit when settings are complete. To exit live view, rotate the live view switch. photographs taken using the viewfinder.

The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to

41Special Effects

❚❚ ' Toy Camera Effect

1 Select live view.

Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor.

Live view switch

2 Adjust options.

Press J to display the options shown at right. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Vignetting and press 4 or 2 to change. vividness to make colors more or less saturated, vignetting to control the amount of vignetting.

Adjust

3 Press J.

Press J to exit when settings are complete. To exit live view, rotate the live view switch. photographs taken using the viewfinder.

❚❚ (Miniature Effect

The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to

1 Select live view.

Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor.

42 Special Effects

Live view switch

2 Position the focus point.

Use the multi selector to position the focus point in the area that will be in focus and then press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. temporarily clear miniature effect options from the display and enlarge the view in the monitor for precise focus, press X. the miniature effect display.

Press W (Q) to restore

3 Display options.

Press J to display miniature effect options.

4 Adjust options.

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

5 Return to the live view display.

Press J to return to live view. To exit live view, rotate the live view switch. The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs taken using the viewfinder.

❚❚ 3 Selective Color

1 Select live view.

Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor.

2 Display options.

Press J to display selective color options.

Live view switch

43Special Effects

3 Select a color.

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

Press W (Q) to

Selected color

4 Choose the color range.

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

Choose from values between 1 and 7;

Color range

5 Select additional colors.

To select additional colors, rotate the command dial to highlight another of the three color boxes at the top of the display and repeat Steps 3 and 4 to select another color. desired. O (To remove all colors, press and hold O. confirmation dialog will be displayed; select Ye s ).

To deselect the highlighted color, press

Repeat for a third color if

6 Return to the live view display.

Press J to return to live view. During shooting, only objects of the selected hues will be recorded in color; all others will be recorded in black-and-white. exit live view, rotate the live view switch. effect and will apply to photographs taken using the viewfinder.

The selected settings will continue in

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Choosing a Release Mode

To choose how the shutter is released (release mode), press the s (E/#) button, then highlight the desired option and press J.

s (E/#) button

Mode Description

Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed.

Continuous L: The camera takes photographs at a slow rate while the shutter-release

button is pressed (0 46). Continuous H: The camera takes photographs at a fast rate while the shutter-release

button is pressed (0 46). Quiet shutter release: As for single-frame, except that camera noise is reduced (0 48).

Self-timer: Take pictures with the self-timer (0 49).

Delayed remote (ML-L3): Shutter is released 2 s after shutter-release button on optional

ML-L3 remote control is pressed (0 70). Quick-response remote (ML-L3): Shutter is released when shutter-release button on optional

ML-L3 remote control is pressed (0 70).

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Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)

In ! (Continuous L) and 9 (Continuous H) modes, the camera takes photographs continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

1 Press the s (E/#) button.

s (E/#) button

2 Choose a continuous release mode.

Highlight ! (Continuous L) or 9 (Continuous H) and press J.

3 Focus.

Frame the shot and focus.

4 Take photographs.

The camera will take photographs while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

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A The Memory Buffer

The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession. Depending on the battery level and the number of images in the buffer, recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card.

A Frame Rate

For information on the number of photographs can be taken in continuous release modes, see page 260. Frame rates may drop when the memory buffer is full or the battery is low.

A The Built-in Flash

Continuous release modes can not be used with the built-in flash; rotate the mode dial to j (0 19) or turn the flash off (0 62).

A Buffer Size

The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the viewfinder exposure-count display while the shutter-release button is pressed.

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Quiet Shutter Release

Choose this mode to keep camera noise to a minimum. A beep does not sound when the camera focuses.

1 Press the s (E/#) button.

s (E/#) button

2 Select J (Quiet shutter release).

Highlight J (Quiet shutter release) and press J.

3 Press the shutter-release button all the way

down.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot.

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Self-Timer Mode

The self-timer can be used for self-portraits or group shots that include the photographer. Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface.

1 Press the s (E/#) button.

s (E/#) button

2 Select E (Self-timer) mode.

Highlight E (Self-timer) and press J.

3 Frame the photograph.

4 Take the photograph.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, and then press the button the rest of the way down.

The self-timer lamp will start to flash and a beep will begin to sound. the photo is taken, the lamp will stop flashing and the beeping will become more rapid. after the timer starts.

Two seconds before

The shutter will be released ten seconds

Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released. stop the timer without taking a photograph, turn the camera off.

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A Cover the Viewfinder

When taking photos without your eye to the viewfinder, remove the rubber eyecup (q) and insert the supplied eyepiece cap as shown (w). This prevents light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure.

Rubber eyecup Eyepiece cap

q w

A Using the Built-in Flash

Before taking a photograph with the flash in modes that require the flash to be raised manually, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder (0 23). Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised after the self-timer has started.

A Custom Setting c3 (Self-Timer)

For information on choosing the duration of the self-timer and the number of shots taken, see Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer; 0 187).

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Focus (Viewfinder Photography)

This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. below). or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 55).

The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 55)

Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode

Choose from the following focus modes. Note that AF-S and AF-C are available only in modes P, S, A, and M.

Option Description

Auto-servo

AF-A

Single-servo AFFor stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is

AF-S

Continuous-

AF-C

servo AF

MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 57).

1 Display focus mode options.

Press the P button, then highlight the current focus mode in the information display and press J.

Focus can be adjusted automatically or manually (see “Focus Mode,”

Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus if subject is stationary, continuous-servo autofocus if subject is moving. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.

pressed halfway. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus. For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. At default settings, shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus (0 184).

2 Choose a focus mode.

Highlight a focus mode and press J.

P button Information display

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A Predictive Focus Tracking

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

D Continuous-Servo Autofocus

When Focus is selected for Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection; 0 184) and the camera is in AF-C mode or continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the camera gives higher priority to focus response (has a wider focus range) than in AF-S mode, and the shutter may be released before the in-focus indicator is displayed.

A Getting Good Results with Autofocus

Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, focus manually (0 57) or use focus lock (0 55) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.

There is little or no contrast between the subject and the background.

Example: Subject is the same color as the background.

The focus point contains objects at different distances from the camera.

Example: Subject is inside a cage.

The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns.

Example: Blinds or a row of windows in a skyscraper.

The focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness.

Example: Subject is half in the shade.

Background objects appear larger than the subject.

Example: A building is in the frame behind the subject.

The subject contains many fine details.

Example: A field of flowers or other subjects that are small or lack variation in brightness.

A The AF-Assist Illuminator

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway (some restrictions apply; 0 252). Note that the illuminator may become hot when used multiple times in quick succession and will turn off automatically to protect the lamp after a period of continuous use. Normal function will resume after a brief pause.

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AF-assist illuminator

Choosing How the Focus Point Is Selected: AF-Area Mode

Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. Note that d (dynamic-area) and f (3D-tracking) AF-area modes are not available when AF-S is selected for focus mode.

Option Description

c Single-point AF

Dynamic-area AF

(9 points)

Dynamic-area AF

(21 points)

Dynamic-area AF

(39 points)

f 3D-tracking

e Auto-area AF Camera automatically detects subject and selects focus point.

For stationary subjects. Focus point is selected manually; camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only. For non-stationary subjects. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point using multi selector (0 55), but camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points if subject briefly leaves selected point. Number of focus points varies with mode selected:

• 9-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when there is time to compose photograph or when photographing subjects that are moving predictably (e.g., runners or race cars on a track).

• 21-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when photographing subjects that are moving unpredictably (e.g., players at a football game).

• 39-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when photographing subjects that are moving quickly and are hard to keep in frame (e.g., birds).

Quickly compose pictures with subjects that are moving erratically from side to side (e.g., tennis players). In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point using multi selector (0 55). If subject moves after camera has focused, camera uses 3D-tracking to select new focus point and keep focus locked on original subject while shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.

1 Display AF-area mode options.

Press the P button, then highlight the current AF-area mode in the information display and press J.

P button Information display

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2 Choose an AF-area mode.

Highlight an option and press J.

A AF-Area Mode

AF-area mode selections made in shooting modes other than P, S, A, or M are reset when another shooting mode is selected.

A 3D-Tracking

If subject leaves the viewfinder, remove your finger from the shutter-release button and recompose the photograph with the subject in the selected focus point. Note that when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera. Consequently 3D-tracking may not produce the desired results with subjects that are the same color as the background.

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Focus Point Selection

In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF-area modes other than e (Auto-area AF), you can choose from 39 focus points, making it possible to compose photographs with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame.

1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e

(Auto-area AF;

0 53).

2 Select the focus point.

Use the multi selector to select the focus point in the viewfinder or information display while the exposure meters are on. center focus point.

Focus Lock

Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing in AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C focus modes (0 51), making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus point in the final composition. (0 52), focus lock can also be used to recompose the photograph after focusing on another object at the same distance as your original subject. effective when an option other than e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode (0 53).

Press J to select the

Focus point

If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus

Focus lock is most

1 Focus.

Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to initiate focus. (I) appears in the viewfinder.

Check that the in-focus indicator

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2 Lock focus.

AF-A and AF-C focus modes: With the shutter-release

button pressed halfway (q), press the A (L) button (w) to lock focus. locked while the A (L) button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutterrelease button.

AF-S focus mode: Focus will lock automatically when the in-focus indicator appears, and remain locked until you remove your finger from the shutterrelease button. above).

Focus can also be locked by pressing the A (L) button (see

Focus will remain

Shutter-release button

A (L) button

3 Recompose the photograph and shoot.

Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway (AF-S) or keep the A (L) button pressed, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting.

Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect.

If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance.

A Autoexposure Lock

Pressing the A (L) button in Step 2 also locks exposure (0 91).

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Manual Focus

Manual focus can be used when autofocus is not available or does not produce the desired results (0 52).

1 Select manual focus.

If the lens is equipped with an A-M, M/A-M, or A/M-M mode switch, slide the switch to M.

If the lens is not equipped a focus-mode switch, select MF (manual focus) for Focus mode (0 51).

A-M

mode switch

M/A-M

mode switch

2 Focus.

To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. when the image is not in focus.

❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder

If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the 39 focus points). positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is displayed. page 52, the in-focus indicator may sometimes be displayed when the subject is not in focus; confirm focus in the viewfinder before shooting.

Photographs can be taken at any time, even

After

Note that with the subjects listed on

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A Selecting Manual Focus with the Camera

If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override) or A/M (autofocus with manual override/AF priority), manual focus can also be selected by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 0 51). Focus can then be adjusted manually, regardless of the mode selected with the lens.

A Focal Plane Position

The position of the focal plane is indicated by the focal plane mark on the camera body. The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46.5 mm (1.83 in.).

46.5 mm

Focal plane mar

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Image Quality and Size

Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 281).

Image Quality

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

Option File type Description

NEF (RAW) +

JPEG fine NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal NEF (RAW) +

JPEG basic

NEF (RAW) NEF

JPEG fine JPEG normal Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 8 (normal quality).

JPEG basic Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 16 (basic quality).

Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one fine-quality JPEG image.

NEF/

Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one normal-quality

JPEG

JPEG image. Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one basic-quality JPEG image. Raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card. Settings such as white balance and contrast can be adjusted after shooting. Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 4 (fine quality).

JPEG

1 Display image quality options.

Press the P button, then highlight the current image quality in the information display and press J.

Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger

2 Choose a file type.

Highlight an option and press J.

P button Information display

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A NEF (RAW) Images

Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. White balance bracketing (0 108), high dynamic range (HDR, 0 96), and print date (0 190) are not available at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG.

NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using software such as Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 236) or ViewNX 2 (supplied). JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) images can be created using the NEF (RAW) processing option in the retouch menu (0 213).

A NEF (RAW) + JPEG

When photographs taken at NEF (RAW) + JPEG are viewed on the camera, only the JPEG image will be displayed. When photographs taken at these settings are deleted, both NEF and JPEG images will be deleted.

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Image Size

Choose a size for JPEG images:

Image size Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.)

# Large 6000 × 4000 50.8 × 33.9/20 × 13.3 $ Medium 4496 × 3000 38.1 × 25.4/15.0 × 10 % Small 2992 × 2000 25.3 × 16.9/10 × 6.7

* Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi. Print size in inches equals image size in pixels

divided by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch =approximately 2.54 cm).

1 Display image size options.

Press the P button, then highlight the current image size in the information display and press J.

P button Information display

2 Choose an image size.

Highlight an option and press J.

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Using the Built-in Flash

The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects.

Auto Pop-up Modes

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

1 Choose a flash mode.

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

M (Y) button Command

2 Take pictures.

The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and fire when a photograph is taken.

not pop up automatically, by hand. damage the flash.

Failure to observe this precaution could

DO NOT attempt to raise it

Information display

dial

If the flash does

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❚❚ Flash Modes

The following flash modes are available:

• No (auto flash): When lighting is poor or the subject is backlit, the flash pops

up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required.

• Njo (auto with red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash pops up and

fires as required, but before it fires the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.”

• j (off): The flash does not fire.

• Njr (auto slow sync with red-eye reduction): As for auto with red-eye

reduction, except that slow shutter speeds are used to capture background lighting.

• Nr (auto slow sync): Slow shutter speeds are used to capture background

lighting in shots taken at night or under low light.

Not available in o mode.

Use for portraits taken at night or under low light. Available in o mode.

Available in o mode.

A The Information Display

Flash mode can also be selected in the information display.

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Manual Pop-up Modes

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

1 Raise the flash.

Press the M (Y) button to raise the flash.

M (Y) button

2 Choose a flash mode (P, S, A, and M modes only).

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

M (Y) button Command

Information display

dial

3 Take pictures.

The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken.

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❚❚ Flash Modes

The following flash modes are available:

• N (fill flash): The flash fires with every shot.

• Nj (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash fires with every shot, but

before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.” available in 0 mode.

• Njp (red-eye reduction with slow sync): As for “red-eye reduction”, above,

except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light. portraits.

• Np (slow sync): As for “fill flash”, above, except that shutter speed slows

automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light. when you want to capture both subject and background. S, M, and 0.

• Nt (slow rear-curtain sync): As for “rear-curtain sync”, below, except that

shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light. available in modes S, M, and 0.

• Nq (rear-curtain sync): The flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating a

stream of light behind moving light sources as shown below at right. in modes P, A, and 0.

Not available in modes S, M, and 0.

Use when you want to capture both subject and background. Not

Use when you want to include background lighting in

Not available in modes

Not

Use

Not available

Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync

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A Lowering the Built-in Flash

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

A The Built-in Flash

For information on the lenses that can be used with the built-in flash, see page 230. Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can not be used in the macro range of zoom lenses with a macro function.

The shutter release may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after it has been used for several consecutive shots. The flash can be used again after a short pause.

A Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash

Shutter speed is restricted to the following ranges when the built-in flash is used:

Mode Shutter speed Mode Shutter speed

i, k, p, n, s, w, 0, g,

', P, A

Shutter speeds as slow as Shutter speeds as slow as 30 s are available in modes P and A when slow sync, rear curtain + slow sync, or slow sync + red-eye reduction is selected (0 65).

/200–1/60 s

/200–1 s

/30 s are available in mode k when vibration reduction is on.

S M

/200–30 s

/200–30 s, Bulb, Time

A Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range

Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture.

Aperture at ISO equivalent of Approximate range

100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 12800 m ft

1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 1.0–8.5 3 ft 3 in.–27ft 11n. 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 0.7–6.0 2ft 4in.–19ft 8in.

2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 0.6–4.2 2ft–13 ft 9in. 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 — 0.6–3.0 2ft–9ft 10in.

5.6 8 11 16 22 32 — — 0.6–2.1 2ft–6 ft 11in. 8 11 16 22 32 — — — 0.6–1.5 2ft–4 ft 11in.

11 16 22 32 — — — — 0.6–1.1 2ft–3ft 7in. 16 22 32 — — — — — 0.6–0.7 2ft–2 ft 4in.

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ISO Sensitivity

The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. pixels, fog, or lines) is however more likely at settings between Hi 0.3 (equivalent to ISO 16000) and Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 25600). set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions; to use auto in P, S, A, and M modes, select Auto ISO sensitivity control for the ISO sensitivity settings item in the shooting menu (0 180).

Other shooting modes Auto; 100–12800 in steps of 1/3 EV; Hi 0.3, Hi 0.7, Hi 1

1 Display ISO sensitivity options.

The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure,

Noise (randomly-spaced bright

Choosing Auto allows the camera to

Mode ISO sensitivity

i, j, % Auto

P, S, A, M 100–12800 in steps of 1/3 EV; Hi 0.3, Hi 0.7, Hi 1

Press the P button, then highlight the current ISO sensitivity in the information display and press J.

P button Information display

2 Choose an ISO sensitivity.

Highlight an option and press J.

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Interval Timer Photography

The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals.

D Before Shooting

Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. To ensure that shooting starts at the desired time, check that the camera clock is set correctly (0 201).

Use of a tripod is recommended. Mount the camera on a tripod before shooting begins. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the battery is fully charged.

1 Select Interval timer shooting.

Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Interval timer shooting in the shooting menu and press 2.

2 Choose a starting time.

Choose from the following starting triggers.

• To start shooting immediately, highlight Now

and press 2. seconds after settings are completed; proceed to Step 3.

• To choose a starting time, highlight Start time

and press 2 to display the start time options shown at right. highlight hours or minutes and press 1 or 3 to change.

Shooting begins about three

Press 4 or 2 to

Press 2 to continue.

G button

3 Choose the interval.

Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours, minutes, or seconds and press 1 or 3 to choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed.

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Press 2 to continue.

4 Choose the number of intervals.

Press 4 or 2 to highlight number of intervals (i.e., the number of times the camera shoots); press 1 or 3 to change. Press 2 to continue.

5 Start shooting.

Highlight On and press J (to return to the shooting menu without starting the interval timer, highlight Off and press J). series of shots will be taken at the specified starting time, or after about 3 s if Now was selected for Choose start time in Step 2. taken; while shooting is in progress, the memory card access lamp will flash at regular intervals. record the image to the memory card may vary from shot to shot, intervals may be skipped if the camera is still in the process of recording the previous interval. If shooting can not proceed at current settings (for example, if a shutter speed of “Bulb” or “Time” is currently selected in shooting mode M or the start time is in less than a minute), a warning will be displayed in the monitor.

Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been

Note that because shutter speed and the time needed to

The first

A Cover the Viewfinder

To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure, remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap (0 50).

A Other Settings

Settings can not be adjusted during interval timer photography. Regardless of the release mode selected, the camera takes one photograph at each interval; in mode J, camera noise will be reduced. Bracketing (0 108), multiple exposure (0 98), and high dynamic range (HDR; 0 96) can not be used.

A Interrupting Interval Timer Photography

To interrupt interval timer shooting, turn the camera off or rotate the mode dial to a new setting. Returning the monitor to the storage position does not interrupt interval timer shooting.

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Remote Control Photography

Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control

The optional ML-L3 remote control (0 237) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface.

1 Press the s (E/#) button.

s (E/#) button

2 Select a remote control mode.

Highlight " (Delayed remote (ML-L3)) or # (Quick-response remote (ML-L3)) and

press J.

3 Frame the photograph.

Check focus by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

4 Take the photograph.

From a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less, aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at either of the infrared receivers on the camera (0 1, 2) and press the ML-L3 shutter-release button. delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released. mode, the self-timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released.

Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released.

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In quick-response remote

A Before Using the ML-L3 Remote Control

Before using the ML-L3 for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery-insulator sheet.

A Cover the Viewfinder

To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure, remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap (0 50).

A The Camera Shutter-Release Button/Other Remote Control Devices

If an ML-L3 remote release mode is selected and the shutter is released by any means other than an ML-L3 remote control (for example, the camera shutter-release button or the shutter button on an optional remote cord or wireless remote controller), the camera will function in single-frame release mode.

A Exiting Remote Control Mode

Remote control mode is cancelled automatically if no photograph is taken before the time selected for Custom Setting c4 (Remote on duration (ML-L3), 0 187). Remote control mode will also be cancelled if the camera is turned off, a two-button reset is performed (0 72), or shooting options are reset using Reset shooting menu.

A Using the Built-in Flash

Before taking a photograph with the flash in manual pop-up modes (0 64), press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder (0 23). Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised after the shutter-release button on the ML-L3 is pressed. If the flash is required, the camera will only respond to the ML-L3 shutterrelease button once the flash has charged. In auto pop-up modes, the flash will begin charging when a remote control mode is selected; once the flash is charged, it will automatically pop up and fire when required.

A Wireless Remote Controllers

Remote control is also available with various combinations of WR-R10, WR-T10, and WR-1 wireless remote controllers (0 237), when the shutter-release buttons on the wireless remote controllers perform the same functions as the camera shutter-release button. For more information, see the manual provided with the remote controllers.

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Restoring Default Settings

The camera settings listed below and on page 73 can be restored to default values by holding the G and P buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). information display turns off briefly while settings are reset.

❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Information Display

Option Default 0

Image quality JPEG normal 59 Image size Large 61 Auto bracketing

P, S, A, M Off 108

HDR (high dynamic range)

P, S, A, M Off 96

Active D-Lighting

P, S, A, M Auto 94

White balance

P, S, A, M Auto 101

ISO sensitivity

P, S, A, M 100

k, l, p, m, n, o, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, y, z, 0, g, ', (, 3, 1, 2, 3, )

Picture Control settings

P, S, A, M Unm

Focus mode

Viewfinder

Shooting modes other than %

Live view/movie AF-S 119

Auto

odified*111

AF-A 51

The

Option Default 0

AF-area mode

Viewfinder

n, x, 0, 1, 2, 3 Single-point AF

m, w

i, j, k, l, p, o, r, s, t, u, v, y, z, g, ', 3, ),

P, S, A, M

Live view/movie

k, l, p, o, s, t, u, v, x, y, z

2, 3, ), P, S, A, M

n, 0 Normal-area AF

Metering

P, S, A, M Matrix metering 90

Flash mode

i, k, p, n, w, g, ' Auto o Auto slow sync

P, S, A, M Fill flash

Flash compensation

P, S, A, M Off 93

Exposure compensation

%, P, S, A, M Off 92

* Current Picture Control only.

G button P button

Dynamic-area AF

(39 points)

Auto-area AF

Face-priority AF

de- area AF

Auto+red-eye

reduc tion

120m, r, w, %, g, ', 3, 1,

63,

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❚❚ Other Settings

Option Default 0

Release mode

m, w Continuous H

Other shooting modes Single frame Focus point Center 55 AE/AF lock hold

Shooting modes other

than i and j Flexible program

P Off 84

Multiple exposure

Multiple exposure mode

P, S, A, M Off 98

Off 194

Option Default 0

Special effects mode

Vividness 0 Outlines 0

Vividness 0 Vignetting 0

(

Orientation Landscape Width Normal

Color Off Color range 3

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Location Data

Embedding Location Data in Photos and Movies

The built-in location data unit can record information on the camera’s current position (latitude, longitude, altitude) and the current time (UTC) as provided by satellite navigation systems and embed it in photographs and movies taken with the camera. unobstructed view of the sky.

The location data function works best in locations that offer an

1 Select Location data.

Press the G button to display the menus, then highlight Location data in the setup menu and press 2.

G button

2 Select Record location data.

Highlight Record location data and press

3 Select On.

Highlight On and press J to enable the camera’s built-in location data unit. camera will begin receiving location data from navigation satellites.

The

A Before Enabling the Location Data Function

Before using the location data function, read the warnings on pages viii to xv and make sure that the clock is set to the correct time and date as described on page 201. To prevent the camera turning off unexpectedly, make sure the battery is charged.

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4 Check satellite signal strength.

Press the R button and check satellite signal strength in the information display.

R button

5 Take pic tures.

The location data obtained via the navigation satellite system will be recorded with each photograph or movie taken and can be viewed in the playback photo info displays (0 136) or plotted on a map using the supplied ViewNX 2 software (0 154).

6 Turn the location data function off.

To turn the location data function off when it is no longer needed, select Off for Location data > Record location data in the setup menu.

A The Satellite Signal Indicator

Signal strength is shown in the location data display as follows:

• # (static): Camera records latitude, longitude, and altitude.

• $ (static): Camera records latitude and longitude only; altitude is

not recorded.

• % (flashing): Location not recorded.

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Track Logs

The built in location data unit can log information on the camera’s current position (latitude, longitude, altitude) and the current time (UTC) as provided by satellite navigation systems. saved to a track log file stored separately from the pictures taken with the camera. The supplied ViewNX 2 software (0 154) can then be used to view the track on a map.

Location data are recorded automatically at preset intervals and

1 Select On for Record location Data.

Press the G button to display the menus and select Location data > Record location data in the setup menu. press J.

Highlight On and

G button

2 Select Create log.

Highlight Create log and press 2.

3 Choose the log interval and log length.

Highlight Log interval (s) and press 4 or 2 to choose how often the camera logs location data (the log interval, in seconds), then highlight Log length (h) and press 4 or 2 to choose how long (in hours) the log will continue.

4 Start the log.

Highlight Log location data and press 2, then highlight Start and press J. data will be logged at the interval and for the period chosen in Step 3. is shown in the Location data display. that location data will be logged even when the standby timer has expired or the camera is off, increasing the drain on the battery.

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Location

The time remaining

Note

5 End the log.

To end the log and save it to the memory card before the selected log length is reached, select Location data > Create log > Log location data, then highlight End and press J. light while the camera saves the log to the memory card; do not remove the battery or memory card while the access lamp is lit.

A Pausing Logs

To pause the log, select Pause in the Create log display. The log can be resumed by selecting Restart.

The memory card access lamp will

A Logging Location Data

When tracking is active, the camera continues to monitor satellite signals even when off. To prevent logs being interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged before enabling the tracking function.

A The Track Log Display

While tracking is active, the indicator at right appears in the information display.

A Viewing Log Dates

Selecting Log list for Location data displays a list of the dates on which logs were recorded. In the case of dates with multiple logs, the individual logs are identified by number.

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Deleting Logs

Follow the steps below to delete all or selected logs.

1 Select Log list.

Select Location data in the setup menu, then highlight Log list and press J.

2 Press O.

The dialog shown at right will be displayed.

3 Select logs.

To delete selected logs, highlight items in the list

and press 2 to select or deselect, and then press J to proceed.

To delete all logs, press X and then press J.

O button

X button

4 Select Ye s .

A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J to delete the logs.

A Copying Logs to a Computer

Logs are stored in the “NIKON” > “GNSS” folder on the memory card and have names consisting of “N” followed by the log date (yymmdd), a single-character identifier from 0 to Z assigned in ascending order by the camera, and the extension “.log” (thus the first log recorded on October 1 2013 will be named “N1310010.log”). Logs can be copied to a computer by inserting the memory card in a card reader or card slot and transferring the files using Nikon Transfer 2. Logs are in NMEA format but may not display correctly in some applications or on some devices.

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GPS Options

Use the Location data > GPS options item in the setup menu to adjust settings for the built-in location data unit.

❚❚ Standby Timer

Choose whether or not to use the standby timer with the location data function.

Option Description

Standby timer enabled; the camera will enter standby if no operations are performed for the time selected for Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 186) >

Enable

Disable Standby timer disabled, ensuring uninterrupted recording of location data.

❚❚ Set Clock from Satellite

Choose Ye s to set the camera clock based on the time provided by the satellite navigation system.

Standby timer (to allow the camera time to acquire location data, the delay is extended by up to one minute after the standby timer is activated or the camera is turned on). This reduces the drain on the battery. Note that the camera will continue to acquire location data for a set period after the timer expires.

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❚❚ Update A-GPS File

Using assisted GPS (A-GPS or aGPS) files reduces the time needed for the built-in location data unit to determine the current position. updated as described below.

Assisted GPS files can be

1 Download the latest assisted GPS file.

Download the current assisted GPS file from the following URL:

http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

2 Copy the file to the “NIKON” folder on the memory card.

Insert the memory card in a card reader or card slot and copy the file to the “NIKON” folder in the root directory of the memory card (if the folder does not already exist, create a new folder and name it “NIKON”).

3 Insert the memory card in the camera.

4 Turn the camera on.

5 Update the file.

In the camera setup menu, navigate to the Location data > GPS options, then highlight Update A-GPS data and press 2. update assisted GPS data.

The update takes about two minutes.

Highlight Ye s and press J to

D Expiry Date

Assisted GPS files remain valid for about two weeks after download and can not be used after their expiry date (an error message will be displayed if you attempt to use an out-of-date file). The expiry date for the current assisted GPS file can be viewed in the camera Update A-GPS data display. Update assisted GPS files before using the location data function; expired files can not be used to assist the acquisition of location data.

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Nikon D5300 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

For Your Safety

Notices

Location Data

Wireless

Introduction

Getting to Know the Camera

The Camera Body

The Mode Dial

The Viewfinder

The Monitor

The Information Display

Camera Menus: An Overview

First Steps

Framing Photos in the Viewfinder

Viewing Photographs

Deleting Unwanted Pictures

Framing Photos in the Monitor

Viewing Photographs

Deleting Unwanted Pictures

Recording Movies

Viewing Movies

Deleting Unwanted Movies

Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)

The Mode Dial

kPortra it

lLandscape

pChild

mSports

nClose up

Other Scenes

oNight Portrait

rNight Landscape

sParty /Indoor

tBeach/Snow

uSunset

vDusk/Dawn

wPet Portrai t

xCandlelight

yBlossom

zAutumn Colors

0Food

Special Effects

%Night Vision

gColor Sketch

'Toy Camera Effect

(Miniature Effect

3Selective Color

1Silhouette

2High Key

3Low Key

)HDR Painting

Options Available in Live View

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Choosing a Release Mode

Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)

Quiet Shutter Release

Self-Timer Mode

Focus (Viewfinder Photography)

Choosing How the Camera Focuses: Focus Mode

Choosing How the Focus Point Is Selected: AF-Area Mode

Focus Point Selection

Focus Lock

Manual Focus

Image Quality and Size

Image Quality

Image Size

Using the Built-in Flash

Auto Pop-up Modes

Manual Pop-up Modes

ISO Sensitivity

Interval Timer Photography

Remote Control Photography

Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control

Restoring Default Settings

Location Data