Nikon D5500 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

User's Manual

D5500 Model Name: N1405

For a complete guide to using your camera, see the Reference Manual (0 i). To get the most from your camera, please be sure

to read this User’s Manual thoroughly and keep it where it will be read by all who use the product.

Symbols and Conventions

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

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.

Nikon User Support for India and Australia

Contact a Nikon representative for technical assistance with the operation of your Nikon product or products. For information on the Nikon representatives in your area, visit

http://www.nikon-asia.com/support.

A For You r Safet y

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

The Reference Manual

For more information on using your Nikon camera, download a pdf copy of the camera Reference Manual from the website listed below. The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later.

1 On your computer, launch a web browser and open the Nikon

manual download site at

http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

2 Navigate to the page for the desired product and download

the manual.

ViewNX 2

Use ViewNX 2 to copy photos and movies to a computer, where they can be viewed, edited, and shared. download from the following website:

http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

ViewNX 2 is available for

Capture NX-D

Use Capture NX-D to fine-tune photos that have been copied to the computer and to convert NEF (RAW) images to other formats. following website:

http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

Capture NX-D is available for download from the

A System Requirements and Other Information

For the latest information on Nikon software, including system requirements, visit the websites listed on page xvii.

Package Contents

Confirm that the package contains the following items:

DK-25 rubber eyecup

BF-1B body cap

D5500 camera

EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover)

MH-24 battery charger (plug adapter supplied in countries or

regions where required; shape depends on country of sale)

AN-DC3 strap UC-E23 USB cable EG-CP16 audio/video cable

User’s Manual (this booklet) Warr ant y

Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the package also includes a lens.

Memory cards are sold separately

(0 101). Cameras purchased in Japan display menus and

messages in English and Japanese only; other languages are not supported. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Quick Start Guide

Follow these steps for a quick start with the D5500.

1 Attach the camera strap (0 24).

Attach the strap as shown. Repeat

for the second eyelet.

2 Charge the battery (0 24).

3 Insert the battery and memory card (0 25).

4 Attach a lens (0 26).

5 Open the monitor (0 7, 28).

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6 Turn the camera on (0 28).

7 Choose a language and set the camera clock (0 29). 8 Frame the photograph (0 37).

9 Press the shutter-release button halfway (0 37).

10 Shoot (0 38).

Package Contents......................................................................... ii

For Your Safety............................................................................. ix

Notices......................................................................................... xiii

Wireless ..................................................................................... xviii

Introduction 1

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

Using the Touch Screen............................................................. 14

First Steps..................................................................................... 24

“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)35

Framing Photos in the Viewfinder .......................................... 36

Viewing Photographs........................................................................ 39

Deleting Unwanted Pictures........................................................... 41

Framing Photos in the Monitor................................................ 43

Viewing Photographs........................................................................ 46

Deleting Unwanted Pictures........................................................... 47

Recording Movies....................................................................... 48

Viewing Movies.................................................................................... 52

Deleting Unwanted Movies............................................................. 54

Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) 55

k Portrait........................................................................................ 56

l Landscape ................................................................................. 56

p Child ............................................................................................ 56

m Sports .......................................................................................... 56

n Close up...................................................................................... 56

o Night Portrait............................................................................ 56

r Night Landscape ..................................................................... 57

s Party/Indoor ............................................................................. 57

t Beach/Snow.............................................................................. 57

u Sunset ......................................................................................... 57

v Dusk/Dawn ............................................................................... 57

w Pet Portrait ................................................................................ 57

x Candlelight ................................................................................. 58

y Blossom ...................................................................................... 58

z Autumn Colors......................................................................... 58

0 Food.............................................................................................. 58

Special Effects 59

% Night Vision .............................................................................. 59

S Super Vivid................................................................................. 60

T Pop............................................................................................. 60

U Photo Illustration .................................................................... 60

' Toy Camera Effect ................................................................... 60

( Miniature Effect....................................................................... 60

3 Selective Color......................................................................... 61

1 Silhouette .................................................................................. 61

2 High Key..................................................................................... 61

3 Low Key ...................................................................................... 61

Options Available in Live View....................................................... 63

P, S, A, and M Modes 68

Mode P (Programmed Auto)........................................................... 68

Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)....................................................... 69

Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) ................................................... 69

Mode M (Manual) ................................................................................ 70

Exposure Compensation.................................................................. 72

Restoring Default Settings 74

Wi-Fi 77

What Wi-Fi Can Do for You ....................................................... 77

Accessing the Camera ............................................................... 78

WPS (Android Only) ........................................................................... 79

PIN Entry (Android Only).................................................................. 80

SSID (Android and iOS)..................................................................... 81

Camera Menus 84

Menu Options ............................................................................. 85

Using Camera Menus ........................................................................ 89

ViewNX 2 92

Installing ViewNX 2.................................................................... 92

Using ViewNX 2 .......................................................................... 93

Copy Pictures to the Computer..................................................... 93

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Technical Notes 95

Compatible Lenses..................................................................... 95

Other Accessories ....................................................................... 97

Approved Memory Cards .............................................................. 101

Caring for the Camera ............................................................ 102

Storage................................................................................................. 102

Cleaning............................................................................................... 102

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions .................... 103

Error Messages......................................................................... 108

Specifications ........................................................................... 113

Battery Life................................................................................ 132

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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.

❚❚ WARNING S

AKeep the sun out of the frame

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

ADo not look at the sun through the

viewfinder

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

AUsing the viewfinder diopter adjustment

control

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

ATurn off immediately in the event of

malfunction

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

ADo not use in the presence of flammable

gas

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

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.

ADo not disassemble

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

ADo not place the strap around the neck of

an infant or child

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

ADo not remain in contact with the

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

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

ADo not leave the product where it will be

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

Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire.

ADo not aim a flash at the operator of a

motor vehicle

Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

AObserve c aution 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 subjec t’s

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

AAvoid contact with liquid crystal

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

ADo not carry tripods with a lens or camera

attached

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

Observe proper precautions when

handling batteries

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

• Use only batteries approved for use

in this equipment.

• Do not short or disassemble the

battery.

• Do not expose the battery or the

camera in which it is inserted to powerful physical shocks.

• Be sure the product is off before

replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Do not attempt to insert the battery

upside down or backwards.

• Do not expose the battery to flame

or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to

water.

• Replace the terminal cover when

transporting the batter y. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Batteries are prone to leakage when

fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• When the battery is not in use,

attach the terminal cover and store in a cool, dry place.

• The battery may be hot

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

• Discontinue use immediately

should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

AObserve proper precautions when

handling the charger

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in injury or product malfunction due to fire or electric shock.

• Do not short the charger terminals.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of

the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not 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 injur y or product malfunction due to fire or electric shock.

• Do not use with travel converters or

adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

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.

AFollow the instructions of airline and

hospital personnel

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Notices

• No part of the manuals included

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

• Nikon reserves the right to change the 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. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

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

• 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.

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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.

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CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

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

Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this

product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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

D5500

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 cer tain 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, 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. Before discarding the camera or transferring ownership to another person, you should also use the Wi-Fi > Network settings > Reset network settings (0 83) option in the camera setup menu to delete any personal network information. 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 CONSU MER 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. GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.

SEE http://www.mpegla.com

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE

NO LICENSE IS

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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. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES

COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIK ON WARRANTY.

A Before Taking Important Pictures

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

A Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available online 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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Wireless

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

The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative before using the wireless features of this product outside the country of purchase.

Notices for Customers in the U. S. A.

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

FCC WARNING

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

which the receiver is connected.

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

Co-location

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

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

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The following countries are currently subject to

Notices for Customers in Canada

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

FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. The D5500, which is equipped with a LBWA1U5YR1 (FCC ID: VPYLBYR650/IC ID: 772C-LBYR650) wireless LAN module, has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.

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Notices for Customers in Europe

Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that the D5500 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/suppor t/pdf/DoC_D5500.pdf

Notice for Customers in Singapore

Trade Name: Model: D5500

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

Complies with IDA Standards DA103423

Security

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

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

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

Note that due to the design of wireless networks, specialized attacks may allow unauthorized access even when security is enabled.

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

5 4 3

1 AF-assist illuminator

Self-timer lamp Red-eye reduction lamp

2 Power switch.................................. 28

Shutter-release button

4 E/N button.............................70, 72

5 Movie-record button ................... 49

6 Live view switch......................43, 48

7 Mode dial...........................................4

8 Built-in flash ...................................42

9 M/ Y button...........................58, 68

10 Eyelets for camera strap.............. 24

2 1

................. 38

11 Fn button ........................................ 86

12 Mounting mark ............................. 26

13 Lens release button...................... 34

14 I/E/# button................................. 5

15 Mirror

16 Lens mount .................................... 26

17 CPU contacts

18 Infrared receiver for ML-L3 remote

control (front) ..............................99

19 Body cap

12 13

1516

28 27

21 2220

23 24 25

20 Stereo microphone

21 Accessory shoe (for optional flash

units)

22 Eye sensor........................................10

23 R

(information) button

24 Command dial

25 A/L button ................................86

26 Connector cover

27 G button..............................74, 84

............. 9, 74

28 Infrared recei ver for ML-L3 remote

control (rear) ................................99

29 Speaker 30 Focal pla ne mark (E)

31 USB and A/V connector ...............93

32 Connector for external

microphone ...............................100

33 Accessory terminal..................... 100

D Close the Connector Cover

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

D The Speaker

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

Forei gn

344835 36 37

40 41

34 Viewfinder eyepiece................. 6, 30

35 Diopter adjustment control .......30

36 K button........................................ 39

37 P button.......................................... 11

38 Multi selector ...........................13, 89

39 J (OK) button.........................13, 89

40 O button ......................................... 41

41 Memory card access lamp ..........38

42 Battery-chamber cover

latch ..........................................25, 32

43 Battery-chamber cover .........25, 32

424345 44

44 W/Q button............................39, 40

45 X button...................................39, 40

46 Tri pod socket 47 Vari-angle monitor

........................................7, 14, 39, 43

48 Rubber eyecup 49 HDMI connector cover

50 Memory card slot cover ........25, 32

51 Power connector cover for

optional power connector

52 Battery latch.............................25, 32

The Mode Dial

The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes.

P, S, A, and M Modes:

• P —Programmed auto (0 68)

• S —Shutter -priority auto (0 69)

• A —Aperture- priority auto (0 69)

• M—Manual (0 70)

Scene Modes (0 55)

Special Effects Modes (0 59)

Auto Modes:

• i Auto (0 35)

• j Auto (flash off ) (0 35)

The I (E/#) Button

I (E/#) button

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

A Choosing a Release Mode with the Command

Dial

The release mode can also be selected by keeping the I (E/#) button pressed while rotating the command dial. I (E/#) button to select the highlighted option and return to the information display.

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. Continuous H: The camera takes photographs at a fast rate while

the shutter-release button is pressed. Quiet shutter release: As for single -frame, except that camera noise

is reduced. Self-timer: Take pictures with the self-timer. The timer starts

when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, and the shutter is released after about 10 seconds.

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

button on optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed. Quick-respon se remote (ML-L3): Shutter is released when shutter-

release button on optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed.

Release the

The Viewfinder

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

4 5 6

1 Framing grid (displayed when On

is selected for Custom Setting d3, Viewfinder grid display)

2 Focus points....................................37

3 AF area brackets......................30, 37

4 Low battery warning ....................31

5 Monochrome indicator (displayed

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

selected) ..................................12, 59

6 “No memory card” indicator.......25

7 Focus indicator...............................37

8 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator

9 Shutter speed .................................71

10 Aperture (f-number).....................71

11 Special effects mode indicator...59

12 Bracketing indicator......................11

13 Number of exposures

remaining.......................................31

Number of shots remaining before

memory buffer fills ......................37

White balance recording indicator Exposure compensation value... 72

Flash compensation value ..........12

ISO sensitivity.................................12

Capture mode indicator

14 “k” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

exposures) .....................................31

15 Flash-ready indicator....................42

16 Flexible program indicator

17 Exposure indicator........................70

Exposure compensation

display.............................................72

Electronic rangefinder .................86

18 Flash compensation indicator....12

19 Exposure compensation

indicator .........................................72

20 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator

21 Warning indicator ...................... 108

11 12 1491710 1513

1816

2120

The Monitor

The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below.

180°

Normal use: Fold the monitor against the camera face out. monitor is normally used in this position.

Low-angle shots: Tilt the monitor up to take sh ots in live view with the camera held low.

High-angle shots: Tilt the monitor down to take shots in live view with the camera held high.

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

The monitor shows

The

90°

180°

D Using the Monitor

Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the camera or monitor. back face down against the camera body.

Do not lift or carry the camera by the monitor. precaution could damage the camera.

To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use, fold it

Do not use force.

Failure to observe this

The Information Display

R button

7654 8 9 10 11 12

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

1 Shooting mode

i auto/

j auto (flash off).................... 35

Scene modes............................ 55

Special effects mode.............. 59

P, S, A, and M modes ...............68

2 Aperture (f-number) .................... 71

Aperture display ........................... 71

3 Shutter speed ................................ 71

Shutter-speed display.................. 71

4 Satellite signal indicator

5 Wi-Fi connection indicator .........83

Eye-Fi connection indicator

6 Touch Fn assignment................... 17

7 Vignette control indicator.......... 85

8 Exposure delay mode.................. 86

9 Date stamp indicator................... 86

10 Vibration reduction indicator .... 34

11 Flash control indicator

Flash compensation indicator for

optional flash units

12 Battery indicator ........................... 31

13 ISO sensitivity ................................ 12

ISO sensitivity display Auto ISO sensitivity indicator

14 Bracketing indicator......................11

15 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator

16 AF-area mode indicator ...............12

Focus point......................................37

17 Release mode ...................................5

18 ADL bracketing amount 19 Number of exposures

remaining.......................................31

White balance recording indicator Capture mode indicator

20 “k” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

exposures) .....................................31

21 z icon..............................................17

22 Exposure indicator........................70

Exposure compensation

indicator .........................................72

Bracketing progress indicator

23 Help icon ...................................... 108

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

A Info Display Auto Off

The eye sensor will automatically turn the info display off if you put your eye to the viewfinder while the standby timer is active. display will turn on again when you remove your eye from the viewfinder. off using the Info display auto off option (0 87) in the setup menu. Note, however, that regardless of the option selected the information display will turn off when the standby timer expires.

If desired, you can prevent the information display turning

The

Changing settings: To change the settings at

P button

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.

Yo u c an

also change settings by pressing the P button during live view.

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Image quality Choose a file format and compression ratio.

Image size Choose a size for new photos.

Auto bracketing Choose the bracketing increment (exposure

HDR (high dynamic

range)

Active D-Lighting Improves the level of detail in highlights and

White balance Adjust settings for different types of lighting.

and white balance bracketing) or turn ADL bracketing on or off.

The camera combines two photographs taken at different exposures to enhance details in highlights and shadows.

shadows under high-contrast conditions.

ISO sensitivity Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.

Exposure

compensation

Flash

compensation Flash mode Choose the flash mode.

Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure.

AF-area mode Choose how the focus area is selected.

Focus mode Choose how the camera focuses.

Picture Control Picture Controls determine how new photos

Adjust exposure from the value metered by the camera, making the entire frame brighter or darker.

Adjust flash level.

are processed. according to the type of scene or your creative intent.

Choose a Picture Control

A Turning the Monitor Off

To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button or press the shutter-release button halfway. automatically if no operations are performed for about 8 seconds (Custom Setting c2, Auto off timers, can be used to choose how long the monitor remains on; 0 86). cover the eye sensor or look through the viewfinder.

The monitor will turn off

The monitor will also turn off if you

The Multi Selector

1: Press the multi selector up

4: Press the multi

selector left

2: Press the multi selector right

J button

3: Press the multi selector down

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

Using the Touch Screen

The touch-sensitive monitor supports the following operations:

Flick

Flick a finger a short distance across the monitor.

Slide

Slide a finger over the monitor.

Stretch/Pinch

Place two fingers on the monitor and move them apart or pinch them together.

D The Touch Screen

The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond when covered with third-party protective films or when touched with fingernails or gloved hands. screen with sharp objects.

Do not use excessive force or touch the

D Using the Touch Screen

The touch screen may not respond as expected if you attempt to operate it while leaving your palm or another finger resting on it in second location. too soft, your fingers are moved too quickly or too short a distance or do not remain in contact with the screen, or if the movement of the two fingers in a pinch or stretch is not correctly coordinated.

It may not recognize other gestures if your touch is

A Enabling or Disabling Touch Controls

Touch controls can be enabled or disabled using the Touch controls option in the setup menu (0 87). controls for shooting, playback, and menu navigation or Playback only to enable touch controls for playback only.

Select Enable to enable touch

Touch-Screen Photography

Tap icons in the shooting display to adjust camera settings (note that not all icons will respond to touch-screen operations). During live view, you can also take photographs by tapping the monitor.

❚❚ Viewfinder Photography

Use the touch screen to adjust settings in the information display (0 9).

Scene/Effect Selection

In scene and special effects modes (0 55, 59), you can tap the shooting mode icon to choose a scene or effect. Ta p x or y to view the different options and tap an icon to select and return to the previous display.

Shutter Speed and Aperture

In modes S, A, and M, you can tap the w icon next to the shutter speed or aperture displays to view x and y controls, which you can tap to choose a new value. Tap 1 to exit when the operation is complete.

Shooting Options

To change camera settings (0 11), tap the z icon at the bottom right corner of the display and then tap icons to display options for the corresponding setting.

Tap the desired option to select it

and return to the previous display.

If prompted to choose a value as shown at right, edit the value by tapping u or v and then tap the number or tap 0 to select it and return to the previous display.

To exit without changing settings, tap 2.

Tou ch Fn

A touch-sensitive area of the monitor can be used to control the camera after the monitor has turned off automatically. The position of this “touch Fn” area varies with the position of the monitor; the role it plays can be chosen using Custom Settings f3 (Assign touch Fn, 0 86). Slide your finger left or right across the area indicated in the illustration to adjust the chosen option (note that touch Fn is not available when the monitor is facing forward).

Tou ch F n ar ea

Monitor in normal position Monitor extended

❚❚ Live View Photography

The touch screen can be used to adjust settings and take photographs.

Taking Photographs (Touch Shutter)

Touch the monitor to focus and lift your finger to take the photograph.

Tap the icon shown at right to choose the operation performed by tapping the monitor in shooting mode. from the following options:

Option Description

3 (touch shutter on)

7 (touch shutter off)

Choose

Touch the monitor to position the focus point and focus (autofocus only; the touch shutter can not be used to focus when MF—manual focus—is selected for focus mode). The shutter is released when you lift your finger from the screen.

As above, except that lifting your finger from the screen does not release the shutter.

Focus locks while your finger is on the monitor.

During movie

recording, the touch shutter remains off (7) and you can refocus at any time by touching your subject in the monitor; the touch shutter options icon is not displayed.

D Taking Pictures Using Tap Shooting Options

Avoid moving the camera when releasing the shutter. movement can result in blurred photographs.

The shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even when the 3 icon is displayed to show that touch shooting options are active.

Use the shutter-release button to take photographs in

continuous shooting mode (0 5) and during movie recording. shooting options can be used only to take pictures one at a time in continuous shooting mode and can not be used to take photographs during movie recording.

While subject tracking is active and 7 (touch shutter off ) is selected, you can focus on the current subject by tapping the monitor.

In self-timer mode (0 5), focus locks on the selected subject when you touch the monitor and the timer starts when you lift your finger from the screen. the timer starts; the delay and number of shots can be changed using Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer, 0 86). Number of shots is greater than 1, the camera will automatically take pictures one after the other until the selected number of shots is recorded.

At default settings, the shutter is released about 10 s after

If the option selected for

Camera

Tou c h

Scene/Effect Selection

In scene and special effects modes (0 55, 59), you can tap the shooting mode icon to choose a scene or effect. view the different options and tap an icon to select and return to the previous display.

Shutter Speed and Aperture

In modes S, A, and M, tapping the shutter speed or aperture displays x and y controls, which you can tap to choose a new value.

Ta p 1 to exit when the operation is complete.

Ta p x or y to

Shooting Options

In live view, pressing the P button or tapping the z icon in the monitor activates the information display. options and then tap the desired option to select it and return to live view.

If prompted to choose a value as shown at right, edit the value by tapping u or v and then tap the number or tap 0 to select it and return to the previous display.

To exit without changing settings, tap

Tap a setting to view

Viewing Pictures

The touch screen can be used for the following playback operations (0 39, 52).

View other images

Zoom in (photos only)

View thumbnails

View movies

Guide

Flick left or right to view other images.

Use stretch and pinch gestures to zoom in and out and slide to scroll.

To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view (0 39), use a pinch gesture in fullframe playback. Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 12, or 80 frames.

Tap the on-screen guide to start movie playback (movies are indicated by a 1 icon). Tap the display to pause or resume, or tap 1 to exit to full-frame playback (note that some of the icons in the movie playback display do not respond to touch-screen operations).

Using the Menus

The touch screen can be used for the following menu operations (0 84).

Scroll Slide up or down to scroll.

Choose a menu

Select options/ adjust settings

Tap a menu icon to choose a menu.

Tap menu items to display options and tap icons or sliders to change. To exit without changing settings, tap 1.

First Steps

Battery charging

Charging complete

Follow the eight steps below to ready the camera for use.

1 Attach the strap.

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

2 Charge the battery.

If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown below at left, making sure the plug is fully inserted. Insert the battery and plug the charger in. An exhausted battery will fully charge in about an hour and 50 minutes.

A The Battery and Charger

Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ix–xii and 103–107 of this manual.

3 Insert the battery and memory card.

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

Battery latch

Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.

4 Attach a lens.

Remove the camera

body cap

Remove the rear

lens cap

Mounting mark (lens)

Mounting mark (camera)

Align the mounting marks

Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place

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

Be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures.

A Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

Retractable lens barrel button

Before using the camera, unlock and extend the lens. 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.

Keeping the

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 The Power Switch

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

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

7 Choose a language

Move cursor up

J button: select highlighted item

Select highlighted item or display submenu

Move cursor down

and set the camera clock.

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

Select language Select time zone

Set time and date (note that the

Select date format Select daylight saving time

option

camera uses a 24-hour clock)

8 Focus the viewfinder.

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

AF area

brackets

Viewfinder not in focus Viewfinder in focus

The camera is now ready for use. Proceed to page 35 for information on taking photographs.

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. month. when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset.

Three days of charging will power the clock for about a

If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed

Set the clock to the correct time and date.

❚❚ The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining

Battery level

R button Number of exposures

remaining

Press the R button and check the battery level and number of exposures remaining in the information display.

Battery Level

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

L — Battery fully charged. K — Battery partially discharged.

H d

(flashes)d(flashes)

Viewfinde r Description

Low battery. battery or prepare to charge battery.

Battery exhausted.

Ready fully-charged spare

Charge battery.

Number of Exposures Remaining

Values over 1000 are shown in thousands, indicated by the letter “k”.

❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards

Write-protect switch

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off and open the batterychamber cover. direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand.

Removing Memory Cards

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

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). position.

Press the battery latch in the

The card can then be removed

To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to the “write”

D Memory Cards

• Memory cards may be hot after use. removing memory cards from the camera.

• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. 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. 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.

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.

Observe due caution when

Failur e to

Failure to ob serve this

❚❚ Detaching the Lens

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

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). lenses that can be used with this camera, see page 95.

A Vibration Reduction (VR)

Vibration reduction can be enabled by selecting On for Optical VR in the shooting menu, 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 Retracting Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

To retract the lens when the camera is not in use, press and 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.

To remove the lens, press

After

For information on other

Mode dial

“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

0 36

0 39

0 41

0 43

0 46

0 47

0 48

0 52

0 54

Framing Photos in the Viewfinder

Zoom in

Zoom out

Zoom ring

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.

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 27), 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.

2 Frame the photograph.

AF area brackets

Focus poi nt

In-focus indicator

Buffer

capaci ty

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

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 (0 109).

4 Shoot.

Memory card access

lamp

Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds. Do not

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

A The Shutter-Release Button

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

The camera

To t ake

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

Focus: press halfway Shoot: press all the

way down

Viewing Photographs

K button

W (Q) button

Pressing K displays a picture in the monitor.

Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures.

❚❚ Thumbnail Playback

To display images in “contact sheets” of four, 12, or 80 images (thumbnail playback), press the W (Q) button. Use the multi selector or command dial to highlight images and press J to display the highlighted image full frame. Press X to reduce the number of images displayed.

❚❚ Calendar Playback

Date list

Thumbnail list

To view images taken on a selected date (calendar playback), press the W (Q) button when 80 images are displayed. toggle between the date list and the list of thumbnails for the selected date. Use the multi selector to highlight dates in the date list or to highlight pictures in the thumbnail list. Press X when the cursor is in the date list to return to 80-frame playback.

Press the W (Q) button to

Deleting Unwanted Pictures

K button

O button

Display the photograph you wish to

delete. Note that photographs can not be

recovered once deleted.

Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed.

Press the O button again to delete the picture.

A The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography)

The viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about eight seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. release button halfway to reactivate the display. length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 86).

Exposure meters off Exposure meters on

Press the shutter-

The

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. is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed. 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.

If the flash-ready indicator is not

If the flash

Framing Photos in the Monitor

Live view switch

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.

Focus poi nt

Memory card access lamp

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

4 Take the pic ture.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The monitor turns off and the memory card access lamp lights during recording. Do not eject the

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

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

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 monitor.

The selected mode is shown in

c Portrai t Human portrait subjects d Landscape Landscapes and cityscapes e Close up Subjects close to the camera

f Night portrait

Z Auto b Auto (flash off)

Portrait subjects framed against a dark background

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

D Shooting in Live View Mode

Although it will not appear in the final picture, distortion may be visible in the monitor if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame. after-images in the monitor when the camera is panned. may also appear. fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps can be reduced using Flicker reduction (0 87), although they may still be visible in the final photograph at some shutter speeds. mode, avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources. the camera’s internal circuitry.

Live view ends automatically when the monitor is closed (closing the monitor does not end live view on televisions or other external displays).

Flicker and banding visible in the monitor under

Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to

Bright light sources may leave

When shooting in live view

Bright spots

D The Count Down Display

A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (the timer turns red 5 s before the auto off timer expires (0 86) or if live view is about to end to protect the internal circuits). Depending on shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately when live view is selected.

Viewing Photographs

K button

Pressing K displays a picture in the monitor.

Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures.

Deleting Unwanted Pictures

K button

O button

Display the photograph you wish to delete. Note that photographs can not be

recovered once deleted.

Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed.

Press the O button again to delete the picture.

Recording Movies

Live view switch

Focus poi nt

Movies can be recorded in live view mode.

1 Rotate the live view switch.

The view through the lens is displayed in the monitor.

D The 0 Icon

A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.

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.

4 Start recording.

Movie-record button

Time remaining

Recording indicator

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. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached (0 50), the memory card is full, another mode is selected, or the monitor is closed (closing the monitor does not end recording on televisions or other external displays). Rotate the live view switch to exit live view.

A Maximum Length

The maximum size for individual movie files is 4 GB; maximum length varies with the options selected for Movie settings > Frame size/ frame rate and Movie quality in the shooting menu (0 85) as shown below. Note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached.

Frame size/frame rate Maximum length

Frame size

(pixels)

L/t M/u 50p N/r 30p

1920 × 1080

O/s 25p

Frame rate

60p

P/k 24p Q/l R/o 50p S/n T/p 25p

1280 × 720

640 × 424

60p

30p

1Listed value. Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 2 5,

and 23.976 fps respectively.

2 Available when NTSC is selected for Video mode (087). 3 Available when PAL is selected for Video mode. 4 Movies recorded in miniature effect mode are u p to three minutes long when played back.

(high movie quality ★/

normal movie quality)

29 min. 59 s

29 min. 59 s/

29 min. 59 s

10 min./

20 min.

20 min./

D The Count-Down Display

A count down will be displayed 30 s before movie recording ends automatically. appear immediately when movie recording begins. regardless of the amount of recording time available, live view will still end automatically when the timer expires. to cool before resuming movie recording.

Depending on shooting conditions, the timer may

Note that

Wait for the internal circuits

D Recording Movies

Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame (flicker and banding can be reduced using Flicker reduction; 0 87). the camera is panned. spots may also appear. areas of the frame if the subject is briefly illuminated by a flash or other bright, momentary light source. pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources. observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera’s internal circuitry.

The camera can record both video and sound; do not cover the microphone during recording (0 2). microphone may record sounds made by the camera or lens during autofocus and vibration reduction.

Flash lighting can not be used during movie recording.

Bright light sources may leave after-images when

Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright

Bright regions or bands may appear in some

When recording movies, avoid

Note that the built-in

Failur e to

Viewing Movies

K button

Press K to start playback and then scroll through pictures until a movie (indicated by a 1 icon) is displayed.

Press J to start playback; your current position is indicated by the movie progress bar.

1 icon Length

Current position/

total length Volume

Movie progress bar Guide

The following operations can be performed:

To Use Description

Pause Pause playback.

Play

Advance/

rewind

Skip 10 s

Adjust

volume

Return to full-frame

playback

Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind/advance.

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

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

X/W (Q)

K / Press K or 1 to exit to full-frame playback.

Press X to increase volume, W (Q) to decrease.

If playback is

Deleting Unwanted Movies

K button

O button

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

that movies can not be recovered once deleted.

Press O; a confirmation dialog will be displayed.

Press the O button again to delete the movie.

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 35.

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

k Portrait l Landscape p Child m Sports n Close up o Night Portrait r Night Landscape s Party/Indoor

t Beach/Snow u Sunset v Dusk/Dawn w Pet Portrait x Candlelight y Blossom z Autumn Colors 0 Food

kPortrait

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

lLandscape

Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight.

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

pChild

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

mSports

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

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

nClose up

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

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.

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

sParty/Indoor

Capture the effects of indoor background lighting. Use for parties and other indoor scenes.

tBeach/Snow

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

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

uSunset

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

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

vDusk/Dawn

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

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

wPet Portrait

Use for portraits of active pets.

Note: The AF-assist illuminator turns off.

xCandlelight

For photographs taken by candlelight.

Note: The built-in flash turns off.

yBlossom

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

Note: The built-in flash turns off.

zAutumn Colors

Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn leaves.

Note: The built-in flash turns off.

0Food

Use for vivid photographs of food.

Note: For flash photography, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash.

A Preventing Blur

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

Special Effects

Special effects can be used when taking photographs and shooting movies.

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

Mode dial Command dial Monitor

% Night Vision

S Super Vivid T Pop U Photo Illustration

' Toy Camera Effect

( Miniature Effect

3 Selective Color

1 Silhouette 2 High Key 3 Low Key

%Night Vision

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

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

Autofocus is available in live view only;

The built-in

SSuper Vivid

Overall saturation and contrast are increased for a more vibrant image.

T Pop

Overall saturation is increased for a more lively image.

UPhoto Illustration

Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster effect that can be adjusted in live view (0 63).

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

'Toy Camera Effect

Create photos and movies that appear to have been shot with a toy camera. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 64).

(Miniature Effect

Create photos that appear to be pictures of dioramas. Works best when shooting from a high vantage point. Miniature effect movies play back at high speed, compressing about 45 minutes of footage shot at 1920 × 1080/30p into a movie that plays back in about three minutes. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 65).

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

3 Selective Color

All colors other than the selected colors are recorded in black and white. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 66).

Note: The built-in flash turns off.

1Silhouette

Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds.

Note: The built-in flash turns off.

2High Key

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

Note: The built-in flash turns off.

3Low Key

Use with dark scenes to create dark, low-key images with prominent highlights.

Note: The built-in flash turns off.

A NEF (RAW)

NEF (RAW) recording is not available in %, S, T, U, ', (, and 3 modes. Pictures taken when an NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG option is selected in these modes will be recorded as 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.

JPEG images

A U and ( Modes

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

The live view

A Preventing Blur

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

Options Available in Live View

Live view switch

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

❚❚ U Photo Illustration

1 Select live view.

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

2 Adjust outline thickness.

Press J to display the options shown at right. outlines thicker or thinner.

Press 4 or 2 to make

3 Press J.

Press J to exit when settings are complete. To r esum e viewfinder photography, rotate the live view switch. The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs and movies recorded in live view or using the viewfinder.

❚❚ ' Toy Camera Effect

Live view switch

1 Select live view.

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

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. Adjust vividness to make colors more or less saturated, vignetting to control the amount of vignetting.

3 Press J.

Press J to exit when settings are complete. To re sume viewfinder photography, rotate the live view switch. The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs and movies recorded in live view or using the viewfinder.

❚❚ ( Minia ture Effect

Live view switch

1 Select live view.

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

2 Position the focus point.

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

3 Display options.

Press J to display miniature effect options.

4 Adjust options.

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

5 Press J.

Live view switch

Selected color

❚❚ 3 Selec tive Color

1 Select live view.

2 Display options.

3 Select a color.

Press J to exit when settings are complete. To re sume viewfinder photography, rotate the live view switch. The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs and movies recorded in live view or using the viewfinder.

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

Press J to display selective color options.

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

4 Choose the color range.

Color range

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

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. Repeat for a third color if desired. To deselect the highlighted color, press O (To remove all colors, press and hold O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select Ye s ).

6 Press J.

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

P, S, A, and M Modes

P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of

control over shutter speed and aperture:

Mode Description

Recommended for snapshots and in other

Programmed auto

(0 68)

Shutter-priority auto

(0 69)

Aperture-priority auto

(0 69)

M Manual (0 70)

Mode P (Programmed Auto)

This mode is recommended for snapshots or whenever you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations.

situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings. shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure.

Use to freeze or blur motion. shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best results.

Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus. User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results.

User controls both shutter speed and aperture. “Time” for long time-exposures.

Set shutter speed to “Bulb” or

Camera sets

User chooses

A Using the Built-in Flash

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

Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)

Command dial

In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Rotate the command dial to choose the desired shutter speed: rotate right for faster speeds, left for slower speeds.

Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)

In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Rotate the command dial left for larger apertures (lower f-numbers), right for smaller apertures (higher f-numbers).

Mode M (Manual)

In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Checking the exposure indicator, adjust shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial (right for faster speeds, left for slower). To adjust aperture, keep the E (N) button pressed while rotating the command dial (left for larger apertures/lower f-numbers and right for smaller apertures/higher f-numbers).

Shutter speed

Command dial

Aperture

E (N) button Command dial

A The Exposure Indicator

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV

A Shutter Speed and Aperture

Shutter speed and aperture are shown in the viewfinder and

information display.

Shutter speed

Aperture

Fast shutter speeds (1/1600 s in this

example) freeze motion.

Large apertures (such as f/5.6; remember, the lower the f-number, the larger the aperture) blur details

in front of and behind the main

subject.

Slow shutter speeds (here 1 s) blur

motion.

Small apertures (f/22 in this case)

bring both background and

foreground into focus.

Exposure Compensation

In P, S, A, h, and % modes, exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker (0 116). In general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker.

–1 EV No exposure

compensatio n

To choose a value for exposure compensation, keep the E (N) button pressed and rotate the command dial until the desired value is selected in the viewfinder or information display.

E (N) button Command dial Information display

–0.3 EV +2 EV

+1 EV

Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0.

Except in h and % modes, exposure

compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off (in h and % modes, exposure compensation will be reset when another mode is selected or the camera is turned off).

A The Information Display

Exposure compensation options can also be accessed from the information display (0 12).

Restoring Default Settings

G button R button

The camera settings listed below and on page 76 can be restored to default values by holding the G and R buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The information display turns off briefly while settings are reset.

❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Information Display

Option Default

Image quality JPEG normal Image size Large Auto bracketing

P, S, A, M Off

HDR (high dynamic range)

P, S, A, M Off

Active D-Lighting

P, S, A, M Auto

White balance

P, S, A, M Auto

ISO sensitivity

P, S, A, M 100 Other shooting modes Auto

Picture Control settings

P, S, A, M Unmodified

1 Fine-tuning is also reset. 2 Current Picture Control only.

Option Default

Focus mode

Viewfinder

Shooting modes other than % AF-A

Live view/movie AF-S

AF-area mode

Viewfinder

n, x, 0, 1, 2, 3 Single-point AF m, w Dynamic-area AF (39 points) i, j, k, l, p, o, r, s, t, u, v, y, z, S,

T, U, ', 3, P, S, A, M

Live view/movie

k, l, p, o, s, t, u, v, x, y, z Face-priority AF m, r, w, %, S, T, U, ', 3, 1, 2, 3, P, S,

A, M

n, 0 Normal-

Metering

P, S, A, M Matrix metering

Flash mode

i, k, p, n, w, S, T, ' Auto o Auto slow sync s Auto+red-eye reduction U Flash off

P, S, A, M Fill flash

Flash compensation

h, P, S, A, M Off

Exposure compensation

h, %, P, S, A, M Off

Auto-area AF

Wide

-area AF

area AF

❚❚ Other Settings

Option Default

NEF (RAW) recording 14-bit Exposure delay mode Off Release mode

m, w Continuous H

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

Shooting modes other than i and j Off Flexible program

P Off Special effects mode

Thickness

Vividness 0 Vignetting 0

(

Orientation Landscape Width Normal

Color Off Color range 3

Wi-Fi

What Wi-Fi Can Do for You

The camera can connect via Wi-Fi wireless networks to a smart device running Nikon’s dedicated Wireless Mobile Utility app (0 78).

Download pictures Share pictures

Remote control

A Installing the App

1 Find the app.

On the smart device, connect to the Google Play service, the App Store, or another app marketplace and search for “Wireless Mobile

For more information, see the instructions provided with

Utility”. the smart device.

2 Install the app.

Read the app description and install the app. Wireless Mobile Utility is available for download at the following URLs:

• Android: http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU/

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

A pdf manual for the

Android iOS

Accessing the Camera

Before connecting via Wi-Fi (wireless LAN), install the Wireless Mobile Utility on your Android or iOS smart device. Instructions for accessing the camera vary with the type of connection used by the smart device.

Android

• Push-button WPS : If the smart device supports push-button WPS (i.e., has a WPS button connection option in its Wi-Fi settings menu), you can use this easy method to connect to the smart device (0 79)

• PIN- entry WPS: If the smart device supports WPS, you can use the camera to establish a connection by entering the PIN displayed by the smart device (0 80)

• View SSID: If the smart device does not support WPS, you can connect by selecting the camera SSID on the smart device (0 81)

iOS

• View SSID: Connect by selecting the camera SSID on the smart device (0 81)

D Security

If you do not use WPS when connecting for the first time, the connection will not be protected by a password or other form of security. Utility once a connection is established. found in the Wireless Mobile Utility manual, which is available for download in pdf format from the following URLs:

• Android: http://nikonimglib.com/ManDL/WMAU/

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

Security settings can be configured in the Wireless Mobile

More information can be

Nikon D5500 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

The Reference Manual

ViewNX 2

Capture NX-D

Package Contents

Quick Start Guide

Table of Contents

For Your Safety

Notices

Wireless

Introduction

Getting to Know the Camera

Using the Touch Screen

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

kPortrait

lLandscape

pChild

mSports

nClose up

oNight Portrait

rNight Landscape

sParty/Indoor

tBeach/Snow

uSunset

vDusk/Dawn

wPet Portrait

xCandlelight

yBlossom

zAutumn Colors

0Food

Special Effects

% Night Vision

SSuper Vivid

UPhoto Illustration

'Toy Camera Effect

(Miniature Effect

3 Selective Color

1Silhouette

2High Key

3Low Key

Options Available in Live View

P, S, A, and M Modes

Mode P (Programmed Auto)

Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)

Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)

Mode M (Manual)

Exposure Compensation

Restoring Default Settings

Wi-Fi

What Wi-Fi Can Do for You

Accessing the Camera