Nikon 13187, 25488, D600, D600FXBODY, D600FXKIT User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

User's 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.

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.

Help

Use the camera’s on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. See page 18 for details.

Digitutor

“Digitutor”, a series of “watch and learn” manuals in movie form, is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html

A For Your Safety

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

Where to Find It

Find what you’re looking for from:

The Table of Contents ............ 0 x The Index................................. 0 338

i i

The Q&A Index........................ 0 ii Error Messages........................ 0 322

i i

Menu Options......................... 0 iv Troubleshooting..................... 0 316

i i

Introduction 0 1

Basic Photography and Playback 0 35

Live View Photography 0 49

Movie Live View 0 57

P, S, A, and M Modes 0 73

User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes 0 81

Release Mode 0 83

Image Recording Options 0 89

Focus 0 97

ISO Sensitivity 0 105

Exposure 0 109

White Balance 0 115

Image Enhancement 0 129

Flash Photography 0 143

Other Shooting Options 0 151

Q&A Index

Find what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.

Taking Photographs

Shooting Modes and Framing Options

Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots (i mode)? 35–39 How do I quickly adjust settings for different scenes? 40–45 Can I adjust shutter speed to freeze or blur motion (mode S)? 76 Can I adjust aperture to blur backgrounds or bring them into focus

(mode A)? How do I make long (“time”) exposures (mode M)? 79 Can I frame photos in the monitor (C live view photography)? 49 Can I shoot movies (1 movie live view)? 57 Can I join photographs taken at regular intervals to create a time-

lapse movie?

Release Modes

Can I take photos one at a time or in quick succession? 6, 83 How do I take pictures with the self-timer or a remote control? 85 Can I reduce shutter noise in quiet surroundings (quiet shutter-release)?

Focus

Can I choose how the camera focuses? 97–100 Can I choose the focus point? 101

Exposure

Can I make photos brighter or darker? 112 How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights? 137

Using the Flash

Can I set the flash to fire automatically when needed?

How do I avoid “red-eye”?

Image Quality and Size

How do I take pictures for printing at large sizes? How can I get more pictures on the memory card?

168

6, 83

35, 143–147How do I keep the flash from firing?

93–95

Viewing Photographs

Playback

How do I view photographs on the camera? 46, 177 How do I view more information about a photo? 179–184 Can I view photos in an automatic slide show? 213 Can I view photos on a TV? 204–205 Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? 188

Deletion

How do I delete unwanted photos? 47, 189–191

Retouching Photographs

How do I create retouched copies of photos? 261–279 How do I remove “red-eye”? 264 How do I make JPEG copies of RAW (NEF) photos? 271 Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to make a single image? 269–270 Can I create a copy of a photo that looks like a painting? 275 Can I trim movie footage on the camera or save movie stills? 69

Menus and Settings

How do I use the menus? 18–20 How do I display menus in another language? 27, 253 How do I use the command dials? 12–16 How do I keep the displays from turning off? 228 How do I focus the viewfinder? 33 Can I display a framing grid in the viewfinder or the monitor? 55, 62, 229 How do I tell if the camera is level? 258 How do I set the camera clock? 27, 253 How do I format memory cards? 31, 250 How do I restore default settings? 151, 214, 221 How do I get help for a menu or message? 18, 322

Connections

How do I copy photos to a computer? 193–195

How do I print photos? 196–203

Can I print the date of recording on my photos? 198, 203

Maintenance and Optional Accessories

What memory cards can I use? 334 What lenses can I use? 285 What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use? 292 What other accessories are available for my camera? What software is available for my camera? What do I do with the supplied eyepiece cap? 86 How do I clean the camera? Where should I take my camera for servicing and repairs?

297–298

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Menu Options

D PLAYBACK MENU (0 207) C SHOOTING MENU (0 214)

Delete Selected

Select date All

Playback folder ND600 (default)

All Current

Hide image Select/set

Select date Deselect all?

Playback display options

Copy image(s) Select source

Image review On

After delete Show next (default)

Rotate tall On (default)

Slide show Start

DPOF print order Select/set

Done Basic photo info

Focus point

Additional photo info

None (image only) Highlights RGB histogram Shooting data Overview

Select image(s) Select destination folder Copy image(s)?

Off (default)

Show previous Continue as before

Off

Image type Frame interval

Deselect all?

Reset shooting menu

Storage folder Select folder by number

File naming File naming Role played by

card in Slot 2

Image quality NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine

(0 93)

Image size Large (default)

(0 95)

Image area Auto DX crop

JPEG compression

NEF (RAW) recording

White balance Auto (default)

(0 115)

Yes No

Select folder from list

Overflow (default) Backup RAW Slot 1 - JPEG Slot 2

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

Medium

Small

Choose image area Size priority (default) Optimal quality Type NEF (RAW) bit depth

Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Choose color temp. Preset manual

Items marked with a icon can be saved to the memory card using the Save/load settings > Save settings option in the camera setup menu (0 249). cameras by inserting the memory card into the camera and selecting Save/load settings > Load settings.

The saved settings can be copied to other D600

Set Picture Control

Manage Picture Control

Auto distortion control

Color space sRGB (default)

Active D-Lighting

HDR (high dynamic range)

Vignette control High

Long exposure NROn

High ISO NR High

ISO sensitivity settings

(0 105)

Remote control mode

Multiple exposure

Standard (default) Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape Save/edit

Rename

Delete Load/save On Off (default)

Adobe RGB Auto

Extra high High Normal Low Off HDR mode Exposure differential Smoothing

Normal (default) Low Off

Off (default)

Normal (default) Low Off ISO sensitivity

Auto ISO sensitivity control

Delayed remote (default) Quick-response remote Remote mirror-up Multiple exposure mode Number of shots Auto gain

Interval timer shooting

Time -lapse photography

Movie settings Frame size/frame rate

1 Not available if no custom Picture Controls are

present.

2Defaults to Off (modes P, S, A, M, 1, 2, and 3) or

Auto (other modes).

Choose start time

Now

Start time Interval Select no. of times×no. of

shots Start Start Interval Shooting time

Movie quality Microphone Destination

A CUSTOM SETTING MENU

(0 219)

Reset custom settings

a Autofocus

a1 AF-C priority

selection

a2 AF-S priority

selection

a3 Focus

tracking with lock-on

a4 AF point

illumination

a5 Focus point

wrap-around

a6 Number of

focus points

a7 Built-in AF-

assist illuminator

Yes No

Release (default) Focus Release Focus (default) 5 (Long) 4 3 (Normal) (default) 2 1 (Short) Off Auto (default) On Off Wrap No wrap (default) 39 points (default) 11 points On (default) Off

b Metering/exposure

b1 ISO sensitivity

step value

b2 EV steps for

exposure cntrl

b3 Easy exposure

compensation

b4 Center-

weighted area

b5 Fine-tune

optimal exposure

c Timers/AE lock

c1 Shutter-

release button AE-L

c2 Standby

timer

c3 Self-timer Self-timer delay

c4 Monitor off

delay

c5 Remote on

duration

1/3 step (default) 1/2 step 1/3 step (default) 1/2 step

On (Auto reset) On Off (default)

φ 8 mm φ 12 mm (default) φ 15 mm φ 20 mm

Average Yes No (default)

On Off (default)

4 s 6 s (default) 10 s 30 s 1 min 5 min 10 min 30 min No limit

Number of shots Interval between shots Playback Menus Information display Image review Live view 1 min (default) 5 min 10 min 15 min

d Shooting/display

d1 Beep Volume

Pitch

d2 Viewfinder

grid display

d3 ISO display

and adjustment

d4 Screen tips On (default)

d5 CL mode

shooting speed

d6 Max.

continuous release

d7 File number

sequence

d8 Information

display

d9 LCD

illumination

d10 Exposure

delay mode

d11 Flash warning On (default)

d12 MB-D14

battery type

d13 Battery order Use MB-D14 batteries first

On Off (default) Show ISO sensitivity Show ISO/Easy ISO Show frame count (default)

Off 5 fps 4 fps 3 fps (default) 2 fps 1 fps 1–100

On (default) Off Reset Auto (default) Manual On Off (default) 3 s 2 s 1 s Off (default)

Off LR6 (AA alkaline) (default) HR6 (AA Ni-MH) FR6 (AA lithium)

(default)

Use camera battery first

e Bracketing/flash

e1 Flash sync

speed

e2 Flash shutter

speed

e3 Flash cntrl for

built-in flash

e3 Optional

e4 Exposure

e5 Modeling

e6 Auto

e7 Bracketing

* Displayed only when optional SB-400 flash unit is

f Controls

f1 OK button

flash

comp. for flash

flash

bracketing set

order

attached.

(shooting mode)

1/250 s (Auto FP) 1/200 s (Auto FP) 1/200 s (default) 1/160 s 1/125 s 1/100 s 1/80 s 1/60 s 1/60 s (default) 1/30 s 1/15 s 1/8 s 1/4 s 1/2 s 1 s 2 s 4 s 8 s 15 s 30 s TTL (default) Manual Repeating flash Commander mode TTL (default) Manual Entire frame (default) Background only

On (default) Off AE & flash (default) AE only Flash only WB bracketing ADL bracketing MTR > under > over (default) Under > MTR > over

Select center focus point

(default) Highlight active focus point Not used

f Controls

f2 Assign Fn

button

f3 Assign

preview button

Preview FV lock AE/AF lock AE lock only AE lock (Hold) AF lock only AF-ON Flash off Bracketing burst Active D-Lighting + NEF (RAW) Matrix metering Center-weighted metering Spot metering Framing grid Choose image area (default) Viewfinder virtual horizon MY MENU Access top item in MY MENU 1 step spd/aperture Choose non-CPU lens number Playback None Preview (default) FV lock AE/AF lock AE lock only AE lock (Hold) AF lock only AF-ON Flash off Bracketing burst Active D-Lighting + NEF (RAW) Matrix metering Center-weighted metering Spot metering Framing grid Choose image area Viewfinder virtual horizon MY MENU Access top item in MY MENU 1 step spd/aperture Choose non-CPU lens number Playback None

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f Controls

f4 Assign AE-L/

AF-L button

f5 Customize

command dials

f6 Release

button to use dial

f7 Slot empty

release lock

f8 Reverse

indicators

f9 Assign

MB-D14 4 button

g Movie

g1 Assign Fn

button

g2 Assign

preview button

AE/AF lock (default) AE lock only AE lock (Hold) AF lock only AF-ON FV lock None Reverse rotation Change main/sub Aperture setting Menus and playback Yes No (default)

Release locked Enable release (default)

(default) AE/AF lock (default) AE lock only AE lock (Hold) AF lock only AF-ON FV lock Same as Fn button

Index marking View photo shooting info AE/AF lock AE lock only AE lock (Hold) AF lock only AF-ON None (default) Index marking (default) View photo shooting info AE/AF lock AE lock only AE lock (Hold) AF lock only AF-ON None

g Movie

g3 Assign AE-L/

AF-L button

g4 Assign

shutter button

Index marking View photo shooting info AE/AF lock (default) AE lock only AE lock (Hold) AF lock only AF-ON None Tak e ph oto s (de fau lt) Record movies

B SETUP MENU (0 249)

Format memory card

Save user settings

Reset user settings

Monitor brightness

Clean image sensor

Lock mirror up for cleaning

Image Dust Off ref photo

HDMI Output resolution

Flicker reduction Auto (default)

Time zone and date

Language , , ,

Slot 1 Slot 2 Save to U1 Save to U2 Reset U1 Reset U2 Auto Manual (default) Clean now Clean at startup/shutdown Start

Start Clean sensor and then start

Device control

50 Hz 60 Hz Time zone Date and time Date format Daylight saving time

, , ,

, ,

, , ,

, ,

, , ,

, ,

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Image comment Done

Input comment Attach comment

Auto image rotation

Battery info – Copyright

information

Save/load settings

GPS Standby timer

Virtual horizon – Non-CPU lens

data

AF fine-tune AF fine-tune (On/Off )

Eye-Fi upload2Slot 1

Firmware version –

1 Not available at battery levels of J or below. 2 Available only with compatible Eye-Fi memory

cards.

On (default) Off

Done Artist Copyright Attach copyright information Save settings Load settings

Position Use GPS to set camera clock

Done Lens number Focal length (mm) Maximum aperture

Saved value Default List saved values

Slot 2

N RETOUCH MENU (0 261)

D-Lighting – Red-eye

correction Tri m – Monochrome Black-and-white

Filter effects Skylight

–

Sepia Cyanotype

Warm filter Red intensifier Green intensifier Blue intensifier Cross screen Soft

Color balance – Image overlay1– NEF (RAW)

processing Resize Select image

Quick retouch – Straighten – Distortion

control

Fisheye – Color outline – Color sketch – Perspective

control Miniature effect – Selective color – Edit movie Choose start/end point

Side-by-side comparison

1Available only when G button is pressed and

N tab selected in menus.

2 Only available when J or c (b) button is

pressed to display retouch menu during fullframe playback.

–

Choose destination Choose size

Auto Manual

–

Save selected frame –

O MY MENU (0 280)

Add items Playback menu

Shooting menu Custom setting menu Setup menu Retouch menu

Remove items*– Rank items – Choose tab My Menu

Recent settings

* Items can also be deleted by highlighting them

in MY MENU and pressing the O (Q) button twice.

Q&A Index .................................................................................................................................... ii

Menu Options ............................................................................................................................ iv

For Your Safety ......................................................................................................................xviii

Notices......................................................................................................................................... xx

Package Contents................................................................................................................. xxiv

Introduction 1

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

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

The Mode Dial.............................................................................................................................5

The Release-Mode Dial............................................................................................................6

The Control Panel......................................................................................................................7

The Viewfinder............................................................................................................................8

The Information Display..........................................................................................................9

The Command Dials ..............................................................................................................12

The BM-14 Monitor Cover ...................................................................................................17

Camera Menus..........................................................................................................................18

Using Camera Menus ............................................................................................................ 19

First Steps ...................................................................................................................................21

Charge the Battery ................................................................................................................. 21

Insert the Battery ....................................................................................................................23

Attach a Lens............................................................................................................................ 25

Basic Setup................................................................................................................................ 27

Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................................29

Format the Memory Card ....................................................................................................31

Adjust Viewfinder Focus ......................................................................................................33

Basic Photography and Playback 35

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes)...................................................35

Step 1: Turn the Camera On................................................................................................ 35

Step 2: Select i or j Mode ...............................................................................................36

Step 3: Frame the Photograph .......................................................................................... 37

Step 4: Focus ............................................................................................................................38

Step 5: Shoot ............................................................................................................................ 38

Creative Photography (Scene Modes) .............................................................................40

k Portrait...............................................................................................................................41

l Landscape........................................................................................................................41

p Child...................................................................................................................................41

m Sports.................................................................................................................................41

n Close Up............................................................................................................................42

o Night Portrait ..................................................................................................................42

r Night Landscape............................................................................................................42

s Party/Indoor ....................................................................................................................42

t Beach/Snow ....................................................................................................................43

u Sunset................................................................................................................................43

v Dusk/Dawn ......................................................................................................................43

w Pet Portrait....................................................................................................................... 43

x Candlelight........................................................................................................................44

y Blossom.............................................................................................................................44

z Autumn Colors ...............................................................................................................44

0 Food....................................................................................................................................44

1 Silhouette.........................................................................................................................45

2 High Key............................................................................................................................45

3 Low Key............................................................................................................................. 45

Basic Playback ...........................................................................................................................46

Deleting Unwanted Photographs.....................................................................................47

Live View Photography 49

Focusing in Live View ............................................................................................................51

The Live View Display: Live View Photography ...........................................................53

The Information Display: Live View Photography ......................................................55

Manual Focus ...........................................................................................................................55

Movie Live View 57

Indices.........................................................................................................................................60

The Live View Display: Movie Live View .........................................................................61

The Information Display: Movie Live View.....................................................................62

Image Area ................................................................................................................................63

Movie Settings .........................................................................................................................65

Viewing Movies ........................................................................................................................67

Editing Movies ..........................................................................................................................69

Trimming Movies .................................................................................................................... 69

Saving Selected Frames........................................................................................................72

P, S, A, and M Modes 73

P: Programmed Auto............................................................................................................. 75

S: Shutter-Priority Auto.........................................................................................................76

A: Aperture-Priority Auto...................................................................................................... 77

M: Manual................................................................................................................................... 78

Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)........................................................................ 79

User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes 81

Saving User Settings.............................................................................................................. 81

Recalling User Settings.........................................................................................................82

Resetting User Settings ........................................................................................................82

Release Mode 83

Choosing a Release Mode ....................................................................................................83

Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes ...........................................................................85

Mirror up Mode ........................................................................................................................88

Image Recording Options 89

Image Area.................................................................................................................................89

Image Quality and Size ..........................................................................................................93

Image Quality........................................................................................................................... 93

Image Size ................................................................................................................................. 95

Using Two Memory Cards ....................................................................................................96

Focus 97

Autofocus ...................................................................................................................................97

Autofocus Mode ..................................................................................................................... 97

AF-Area Mode.......................................................................................................................... 99

Focus Point Selection..........................................................................................................101

Focus Lock...............................................................................................................................102

Manual Focus ......................................................................................................................... 103

ISO Sensitivity 105

Auto ISO Sensitivity Control ............................................................................................. 107

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Exposure 109

Metering................................................................................................................................... 109

Autoexposure Lock .............................................................................................................. 110

Exposure Compensation.................................................................................................... 112

White Balance 115

Fine-Tuning White Balance ............................................................................................... 117

Choosing a Color Temperature ....................................................................................... 120

Preset Manual ........................................................................................................................121

Image Enhancement 129

Picture Controls..................................................................................................................... 129

Selecting a Picture Control............................................................................................... 129

Modifying Picture Controls .............................................................................................. 131

Creating Custom Picture Controls ................................................................................. 134

Sharing Custom Picture Controls................................................................................... 136

Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows ............................................................ 137

Active D-Lighting................................................................................................................. 137

High Dynamic Range (HDR) .............................................................................................139

Flash Photography 143

Using the Built-in Flash....................................................................................................... 143

Flash Mode............................................................................................................................. 144

Flash Compensation ............................................................................................................ 148

FV Lock...................................................................................................................................... 149

Other Shooting Options 151

Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings........................................................... 151

Bracketing ...............................................................................................................................153

Multiple Exposure................................................................................................................. 160

Interval Timer Photography.............................................................................................. 164

Time-Lapse Photography .................................................................................................. 168

Non-CPU Lenses .................................................................................................................... 172

The GP-1 GPS Unit ................................................................................................................ 175

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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.

❚❚ 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.

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.

Keep out of reach of children

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. In addition, note that small parts constitute a chocking 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 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.

Do not aim a flash at the operator of a motor

vehicle

Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

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.

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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. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject.

Observe proper precautions when handling

batteries

Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:

• Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.

• Do not short or disassemble the battery.

• Be sure the product is off before

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

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

• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

•

Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To a void dam age 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.

Observe proper precautions when handling the

charger

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

• 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 handle the power cable or go near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or bend the power cable. Do not place it under heavy objects or expose it to heat or flame. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or 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.

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Notices

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

Notices for Customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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 this product 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.

• 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).

ATT EN TI ON

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

Power Cab le At voltages over AC 125V (U.S.A. only): The power cable must be rated for the voltage in use, be at

least AWG no. 18 gauge, and have SVG insulation or better with a NEMA 6P-15 plug rated for AC 250 V 15 A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

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

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

CAUTIONS

Modifications

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

Interface Cables

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

Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNI NG: 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

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, 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 (0 121). 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. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

D Servicing the Camera and Accessories

The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.

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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Package Contents

Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera. Memory cards are sold separately.

• BS-1 accessory shoe cover

• DK-21 rubber eyecup

• D600 camera

• EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery

• MH-25 battery charger (AC wall

• DK-5 eyepiece cap

• BM-14 monitor

cover

(with terminal cover)

adapter supplied only in countries or regions where required. Shape of power cable depends on country of sale.)

• BF-1B body cap

• AN-DC8 strap

• UC-E15 USB cable

• ViewNX 2 CD

• User’s Manual

(this guide)

• Warranty

Memory cards are sold separately.

A The Camera Strap

Attach the strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below.

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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

1 Release mode dial .............................................6, 83

2 Mode dial....................................................................5

3 Mode dial lock release.............................................5

4 Eyelet for camera strap

5 Release mode dial lock release ......................6, 83

6 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit).........292

7 Accessory shoe cover..........................................292

8 Power switch..............................................................1

9 Shutter-release button...................................38, 39

A The Power Switch

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

10 E button

Exposure compensation................................ 112

Two-button reset............................................. 151

11 Movie-record button.............................................58

12 Z/Q button

Metering............................................................109

Formatting memory cards...............................31

13 Focal plane mark (E) ........................................103

14 Control panel.............................................................7

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

The Camera Body (Continued)

1 Built-in flash ..........................................................143

2 Mirror ...............................................................88, 303

3 Meter coupling lever...........................................328

4 Lens mounting mark.............................................26

5 M/Y button

Flash mode........................................................143

Flash compensation........................................148

6 D button

Bracketing........................................153, 156, 158

7 Infrared receiver (front) ........................................86

8 Built-in microphone....................................... 58, 65

9 Audio connector cover................................ 61, 298

A LCD Illuminators

Rotating the power switch toward D activates the standby timer and control panel backlight (LCD illuminator), allowing the display to be read in the dark. After the power switch is released and returns to the ON position, the illuminators will remain lit for six seconds while the standby timer is active or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated toward D again.

10 HDMI/USB connector cover ............ 194, 196, 204

11 Cover for accessory terminal ............................298

12 Lens release button............................................... 26

13 AF-mode button.....................................51, 98, 100

14 Focus-mode selector ................................... 97, 103

15 Headphone connector......................................... 61

16 Connector for external microphone................. 61

17 USB connector

Connecting to a computer............................ 194

Connecting to a printer..................................196

18 HDMI mini-pin connector..................................204

19 Accessory terminal.....................................175, 298

Power switch

The Camera Body (Continued)

1 AF-assist illuminator ...........................................223

Self-timer lamp ...................................................... 86

Red-eye reduction lamp ....................................145

2 Sub-command dial....................................... 12, 245

3 Depth-of-field preview button...60, 77, 244, 248

4 Fn (function) button................... 92, 149, 174, 242

5 Battery-chamber cover ........................................ 23

6 Battery-chamber cover latch.............................. 23

7 Contact cover for optional MB-D14 battery pack

..............................................................................297

8 Power connector cover ......................................299

9 CPU contacts

10 Lens mount.....................................................26, 103

11 AF coupling 12 Tripod socket

13 Body cap..........................................................25, 298

D The Microphone and Speaker

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

The Camera Body (Continued)

1 Viewfinder eyepiece.............................................. 33

2 Rubber eyecup .......................................................86

3 O/Q button

Delete ..........................................................47, 189

Formatting memory cards...............................31

4 K button

Playback......................................................46, 177

5 Monitor

Viewing settings................................................... 9

Live view ....................................................... 49, 57

Viewing pictures ................................................46

Full-frame playback.........................................177

6 G button

Menu............................................................18, 207

7 c/b button

Retouch.......................................................69, 261

Picture Control...........................................50, 129

8 L/U button

Help.......................................................................18

Protect................................................................188

White balance.................................115, 117, 120

9 X/T button

Playback zoom in.............................................187

Image quality/size ...................................... 93, 95

10 W/S button

Playback zoom out/thumbnails..........185, 186

ISO sensitivity ...................................................105

Auto ISO sensitivity control...........................107

Two-button reset.............................................151

11 Diopter adjustment control................................ 33

12 A button

Using the AE/AF lock button ......102, 110, 244

13 Main command dial..................................... 12, 245

14 Multi selector.......................................................... 19

15 J (OK) button .............................................. 19, 241

16 Focus selector lock ..............................................101

17 Memory card slot cover ....................................... 29

18 Ambient brightness sensor for automatic

monitor brightness control..................... 53, 250

19 Live view selector

Live view photography.................................... 49

Movie live view .................................................. 57

20 a button...........................................................49, 57

21 Infrared receiver (rear).......................................... 86

22 Memory card access lamp.............................29, 38

23 Speaker ....................................................................67

24 R (info) button..................................................9, 11

The Mode Dial

The camera offers the modes listed below.

To choose a mode, press the mode dial lock release and rotate the mode dial.

P, S, A, and M Modes

Select these modes for full control over camera settings.

• P—Programmed auto (0 75)

• S —Shutter-priority auto (0 76)

• A —Aperture -priority auto (0 77)

• M—Manual (0 78)

Mode dial

Mode dial lock release

Auto Modes

Select these modes for simple, point-and-shoot photography.

• i Auto (0 35) • j Auto (flash off) (0 35)

Scene Modes (0 40)

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

U1 and U2 Modes (0 81)

Store and recall customized shooting settings.

A Non-CPU Lenses

Non-CPU (0 285) lenses can be used only in modes A and M. Selecting another mode when a non-CPU lens is attached disables the shutter release.

The Release-Mode Dial

To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting (0 83).

Mode Description

Release mode dial lock release

Release mode dial

Single frame

Continuous low speed

Continuous high speed

Quiet shutter-release

Self-timer Take pictures with the self-timer.

Remote control

Mirror up Raise the mirror before taking photographs.

MUP

One photograph is taken each time the shutterrelease button is pressed.

The camera takes photographs at a slow rate while the shutter-release button is pressed.

The camera takes photographs at a fast rate while the shutter-release button is pressed.

As for single-frame, except that camera noise is reduced.

Take pictures with an optional ML-L3 remote control.

The Control Panel

1 Color temperature indicator .............................120

2 Shutter speed ...................................................76, 78

Exposure compensation value.........................112

Flash compensation value.................................148

White balance fine-tuning ................................118

Color temperature......................................115, 120

White balance preset number..........................121

Number of shots in exposure and flash

bracketing sequence.......................................153

Number of shots in WB bracketing

sequence ............................................................156

Number of intervals for interval timer

photography......................................................165

Focal length (non-CPU lenses) .........................172

17 Metering ................................................................109

18 Flash sync indicator.............................................234

19 Flexible program indicator.................................. 75

20 Auto-area AF indicator......................................... 99

AF-area mode indicator .....................................100

3D-tracking indicator............................................99

21 HDR indicator........................................................140

22 Multiple exposure indicator..............................161

3 MB-D14 battery indicator..................................233

4 Battery indicator.....................................................35

5 Flash mode............................................................144

6 Autofocus mode.....................................................97

7 Image size ................................................................95

8 Image quality ..........................................................93

9 White balance fine-tuning indicator.............. 118

10 White balance ......................................................115

11 Aperture stop indicator ...............................73, 288

12 Aperture (f-number).......................................77, 78

Aperture (number of stops)........................73, 288

Bracketing increment................................ 154, 156

Number of shots in ADL bracketing

sequence............................................................ 158

Number of shots per interval ...........................165

Maximum aperture (non-CPU lenses)............ 174

PC mode indicator............................................... 195

13 Memory card indicator (Slot 1) ....................30, 96

14 Memory card indicator (Slot 2) ....................30, 96

15 ISO sensitivity indicator .....................................105

Auto ISO sensitivity indicator...........................108

16 Interval timer indicator......................................166

Time-lapse indicator........................................... 170

23 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator....... 153

WB bracketing indicator.................................... 156

ADL bracketing indicator................................... 158

24 Bracketing progress indicator........ 153, 156, 158

25 Exposure compensation indicator.................. 112

26 Flash compensation indicator..........................148

27 “K” (appears when memory remains for over

1000 exposures) ..................................................36

28 Number of exposures remaining........................36

Number of shots remaining before memory

buffer fills ..............................................38, 84, 335

ISO sensitivity.......................................................105

Preset white balance recording indicator .....122

Active D-Lighting amount ................................ 138

Time-lapse recording indicator........................170

Manual lens number .......................................... 174

Capture mode indicator..................................... 195

HDMI-CEC connection indicator...................... 205

The Viewfinder

1 Framing grid (displayed when On is selec ted fo r

Custom Setting d2)..........................................229

2 Focus points..........................................38, 101, 222

AF-area mode .........................................................99

3 AF area brackets..................................... 33, 37, 179

4 Focus indicator.....................................38, 102, 103

5 Metering.................................................................109

6 Autoexposure (AE) lock......................................110

7 Shutter speed .................................................. 76, 78

Autofocus mode.....................................................97

8 Aperture (f-number) ...................................... 77, 78

Aperture (number of stops) .......................73, 288

9 Flash compensation indicator ..........................148

10 Exposure compensation indicator...................112

11 ISO sensitivity indicator......................................105

12 ISO sensitivity........................................................105

Active D-Lighting amount.................................138

AF-area mode .........................................................99

13 Flash-ready indicator ...................................39, 231

14 FV lock indicator ..................................................149

15 Flash sync indicator.............................................234

16 Aperture stop indicator............................... 73, 288

17 Exposure indicator ................................................ 78

Exposure compensation display......................112

Roll indicator.........................................................243

18 Low battery warning ............................................ 35

19 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator....... 153

WB bracketing indicator ....................................156

ADL bracketing indicator...................................158

20 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator ...........................108

21 Number of exposures remaining....................... 36

Number of shots remaining before memory

buffer fills ..............................................38, 84, 335

Preset white balance recording indicator......122

Exposure compensation value......................... 112

Flash compensation value.................................148

22 “K” (appears when memory remains for over

1000 exposures) ................................................. 36

D No Battery

When the battery is totally exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder will dim. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The viewfinder display will return to normal when a fully-charged battery is inserted.

D The Control Panel and Viewfinder Displays

The brightness of the control panel and viewfinder displays varies with temperature, and the response times of the displays may drop at low temperatures. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

The Information Display

Press the R button to display shutter speed, aperture, the number of exposures remaining, AF-area mode, and other shooting information in the monitor.

8 Release mode..................................................... 6, 83

Continuous shooting speed ............................. 229

9 Exposure indicator.................................................78

Exposure compensation display......................112

Bracketing progress indicator

Exposure and flash bracketing.....................153

WB bracketing..................................................156

10 HDR indicator.......................................................140

HDR exposure differential................................. 140

11 Camera battery indicator .....................................35

12 MB-D14 battery type display............................232

1 Shooting mode .........................................35, 40, 73

2 Flexible program indicator.................................. 75

3 Flash sync indicator.............................................234

4 Shutter speed ...................................................76, 78

Exposure compensation value.........................112

Flash compensation value.................................148

Number of shots in exposure and flash

bracketing sequence.......................................153

Number of shots in WB bracketing

sequence ............................................................156

Focal length (non-CPU lenses) .........................172

Color temperature......................................115, 120

5 Color temperature indicator .............................120

6 Aperture stop indicator...............................73, 288

7 Aperture (f-number) .......................................77, 78

Aperture (number of stops) ....................... 73, 288

Bracketing increment ................................154, 155

Number of shots in ADL bracketing

sequence ............................................................158

Maximum aperture (non-CPU lenses) ............174

MB-D14 battery indicator..................................232

13 “K” (appears when memory remains for over

1000 exposures) ..................................................36

14 Number of exposures remaining .......................36

Time-lapse recording indicator........................170

Manual lens number .......................................... 174

15 Fn button assignment ........................................ 242

16 AE-L/AF-L button assignment ............................ 244

17 Remote control mode...........................................85

18 Long exposure noise reduction indicator ..... 218

19 Role played by card in slot 2................................96

20 White balance ......................................................115

White balance fine-tuning indicator .............. 118

21 Auto-area AF indicator....................................... 100

Focus points indicator........................................101

AF-area mode indicator..................................... 100

3D-tracking indicator ......................................... 100

22 Image quality ..........................................................93

23 Image size ................................................................95

24 Flash mode............................................................ 144

R button

25 Image area indicator............................................. 90

26 Metering.................................................................109

27 Auto distortion control.......................................217

28 “Clock not set” indicator..............................28, 253

29 Image comment indicator.................................253

30 Copyright information........................................256

31 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator .......153

WB bracketing indicator.....................................156

ADL bracketing indicator...................................158

32 ADL bracketing amount.....................................138

33 Multiple exposure indicator..............................162

34 “Beep” indicator...................................................228

35 Exposure compensation indicator..................112

36 Flash compensation indicator..........................148

37 FV lock indicator ..................................................149

38 Interval timer indicator......................................166

Time-lapse indicator...........................................170

39 GPS connection indicator.................................. 175

Depth-of-field preview button assignment

41 Vignette control indicator.................................218

42 Active D-Lighting indicator...............................138

43 High ISO noise reduction indicator................. 218

44 Movie settings........................................................ 65

45 Autofocus mode ....................................................97

46 Eye-Fi connection indicator ..............................260

47 ISO sensitivity indicator .....................................105

ISO sensitivity .......................................................105

Auto ISO sensitivity indicator ...........................108

48 Picture Control indicator....................................130

......244

A Turning the Monitor Off

To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button twice more or press the shutter-release button halfway. The monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about 10 seconds.

A See Also

For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay, 0 228). For information on changing the color of the lettering in the information display, see Custom Setting d8 (Information display, 0 231).

❚❚ Changing Settings in the Information Display

To change settings for the items listed below, press the R button in the information display. multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item.

Highlight items using the

1 Movie settings.........................................................65

2 High ISO noise reduction ..................................218

3 Active D-Lighting ................................................137

4 Vignette control................................................... 218

Depth-of-field preview button assignment

6 Fn button assignment ........................................242

7 AE-L/AF-L button assignment ............................ 244

8 Remote control mode...........................................85

9 Long exposure noise reduction....................... 218

10 Role played by card in Slot 2................................96

R button

..... 244

A Tool Ti ps

A tool tip giving the name of the selected item appears in the information display. Tool tips can be turned off using Custom Setting d4 (Screen Tips; 0 229).

The Command Dials

The main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings.

M/Y button

Flash mode

Flash compensation

D button

Bracketing

Mode dial

L/U button

White balance

X/T button

Image quality/size

AF-mode button

Autofocus mode AF-area mode

Sub-command dial

E button

Exposure compensation

Z/Q button

Metering

Main command dial

W/S button

Auto ISO sensitivity control

ISO sensitivity

❚❚ Scene Mode

Choose a scene (h; 0 40).

❚❚ Image Quality and Size

Set image quality (0 93).

Choose an image size (0 95).

❚❚ Autofocus

Choose an autofocus mode (0 98).

h mode Main command dial Monitor

X (T) button Main command dial Control panel

X (T) button Sub-command dial Control panel

Choose an AF-area mode (0 100).

AF-mode button Main command dial Control panel

AF-mode button Sub-command dial Control panel

❚❚ ISO Sensitivity

Set ISO sensitivity (0 105).

Set auto ISO sensitivity control (0 107).

❚❚ Exposure

Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 75).

Choose a shutter speed (mode S or M; 0 76, 78).

W (S) button Main command dial Control panel

W (S) button Sub-command dial Control panel

Mode P Main command dial Control panel

Choose an aperture (mode A or M; 0 77, 78).

Choose a metering option (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 109).

Mode S or M Main command dial Control panel

Mode A or M Sub-command dial Control panel

Z (Q) button Main command dial Control panel

Set exposure compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 112).

Activate or cancel bracketing/ select number of shots in bracketing sequence (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 153).

Select bracketing increment (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 154).

❚❚ White Balance

Choose a white balance option (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 115).

Fine-tune white balance (0 117), set color temperature (0 120), or choose a white balance preset (0 121) in mode P, S, A, or M.

E button Main command dial Control panel

D button Main command dial Control panel

D button Sub-command dial Control panel

L (U) button Main command dial Control panel

L (U) button Sub-command dial Control panel

❚❚ Flash Settings

Choose a flash mode (0 144).

Set flash compensation (mode P,

S, A, or M; 0 148).

M (Y) button Main command dial Control panel

M (Y) button Sub-command dial Control panel

The BM-14 Monitor Cover

A clear plastic cover is provided with the camera to keep the monitor clean and protect it when the camera is not in use. attach the cover, insert the projection on the top of the cover into the matching indentation above the camera monitor ( and press the bottom of the cover until it clicks into place (

To remove the cover, hold the camera firmly and pull the bottom of the cover gently outwards as shown at right.

w).

Camera Menus

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

Ta bs

Choose from the following menus:

D: Playback (0 207)

•

• C: Shooting (0 214)

• A: Custom Settings (0 219)

To view the menus, press the G

• B: Setup (0 249)

• N: Retouch (0 261)

• O/m: My Menu or Recent settings (defaults to

My Menu; 0 280)

Slider shows position in current menu.

Current settings are shown by icons.

Menu options

Options in current menu.

G button

If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the L (U) button. A description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed. Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the display.

L (U) 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

Select highlighted item or display sub-menu

Move cursor down

Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.

1 Display the menus.

Press the G button to display the menus.

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.

G button

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 39).

First Steps

Charge the Battery

The camera is powered by an EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-25 battery charger before use. when no charge remains.

About 2 hours and 35 minutes are required to fully recharge the battery

1 Connect the AC power cable.

Connect the power cable. The AC adapter plug should be in the position shown at right; do not rotate.

2 Remove the terminal cover.

Remove the terminal cover from the battery.

3 Insert the battery.

Place the battery in the battery bay as shown in the illustration on the charger.

4 Plug the charger in.

The CHARGE lamp will flash slowly while the battery charges.

D Charging the Battery

Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures between 5–35°C (41–95°F). The battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0°C (32 °F) or above 60°C (140°F).

Battery

charging

Charging complete

5 Remove the battery when charging is complete.

Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops flashing. Unplug the charger and remove the battery.

A The AC Wall Adapter

Depending on the country or region of purchase, an AC wall adapter may also be supplied with the charger. To use the adapter, insert it into the charger AC inlet (q). Slide the AC wall adapter latch in the direction shown (w) and rotate the adapter 90 ° to fix it in the position shown (e). Reverse these steps to remove the adapter.

AC wall adapter

latch

90 °

Insert the Battery

Before inserting the battery, rotate the power switch to OFF.

D Inserting and Removing Batteries

Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries.

1 Open the battery-chamber cover.

Unlatch (q) and open (w) the battery-chamber cover.

2 Insert the battery.

Insert the battery in the orientation shown (q), 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 (w).

3 Close the battery-chamber cover.

A Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand.

Battery latch

D The Battery and Charger

Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xviii–xix and 306–308 of this manual. 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.

If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly (about eight times a second) during charging, confirm that the temperature is in the correct range and then unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative.

Do not short the charger terminals; failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger. Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. Failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged. Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging again. Battery capacity may temporarily drop if the battery is charged at low temperatures or used at a temperature below the temperature at which it was charged. If the battery is charged at a temperature below 5 °C (41 °F), the battery life indicator in the Battery info (0 255) display may show a temporary decrease.

The battery may be hot immediately after use. Wait for the battery to cool before recharging.

The supplied power cable and AC wall adapter are for use with the MH-25 only. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug when not in use.

A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase a new EN-EL15 battery.

A EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries

The supplied EN-EL15 shares information with compatible devices, enabling the camera to show battery charge state in six levels (0 35). details battery charge, battery life, and the number of pictures taken since the battery was last charged (0 255).

The Battery info option in the setup menu

Attach a Lens

Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR.

The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S

Focal length scale index

Focal length scale

Lens hood

Lens cap

Zoom ring

1 Turn the camera off.

2 Remove the rear lens cap and the

camera body cap.

Mounting index

CPU contacts (0 287)

Rear lens cap

Focus mode switch (0 26, 103)

Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch

Vibration reduction mode switch

Focus ring (0 55, 103)

3 Attach the lens.

Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera’s bayonet mount (q). careful not to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w).

If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M mode switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with manual override).

Being

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.

D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings

In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 287), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number).

A Image Area

The DX format image area is automatically selected when a DX lens is attached (0 89).

Image area

Basic Setup

A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Choose a language and set the time and date. Photographs can not be taken until you have set the time and date.

1 Turn the camera on.

A language-selection dialog will be displayed.

2 Select a language.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired language and press J.

3 Choose a time zone.

A time-zone selection dialog will be displayed. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the local time zone (the UTC field shows the difference between the selected time zone and Coordinated Universal Time, or UTC, in hours) and press J.

4 Choose a date format.

Press 1 or 3 to choose the order in which the year, month, and day will be displayed. to proceed to the next step.

Press J

5 Turn daylight saving time on or off.

Daylight saving time options will be displayed. Daylight saving time is off by default; if daylight saving time is in effect in the local time zone, press 1 to highlight On and press J.

6 Set the date and time.

The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Press 4 or 2 to select an item, 1 or 3 to change. J to set the clock and exit to shooting mode.

Press

A Setting the Clock

Language and date/time settings can be changed at any time using the Language (0 253) and Time zone and date (0 253) options in the setup menu. The camera clock can also be synchronized with GPS devices (0 175).

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 or the camera is powered by an optional EP-5B power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 297). Two days of charging will power the clock for about three months. If the camera displays a warning at startup stating that the clock is not set and a B icon flashes in the information display, the clock battery

is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Set the clock to the correct time and date.

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.

Insert a Memory Card

The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately; 0 334). only one memory card, insert it in Slot 1 (0 30).

The camera has two memory card slots (Slot 1 and Slot 2); if you will be using

1 Turn the camera off.

A Inserting and Removing Memory Cards

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

2 Open the card slot cover.

Slide the card slot cover out (q) and open the card slot (w).

3 Insert the memory card.

Holding the memory card as shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place. for a few seconds.

The memory card access lamp will light

D Inserting Memory Cards

Inserting memory cards upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation. The card slot cover will not close if the card is not correctly inserted.

Close the memory card slot cover. the memory card will be used in the camera or the card has been formatted in another device, format the card as described on page 31.

If this is the first time

Memory card access lamp

Front

A Removing Memory Cards

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

A No Memory Card

If the camera is turned off with a charged EN-EL15 battery and no memory card inserted, S will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder.

A Using Two Memory Cards

Slot 1 is for the main card; the card in slot 2 plays a backup or secondary role. If the default setting of Overflow is selected for Role

played by card in Slot 2 (0 96) when two memory cards are inserted, the card in slot 2 will only be used when the card in slot 1 is full.

The control panel shows the slot or slots that currently hold a memory card (the example at right shows the icons displayed when a card is inserted in each slot). error has occurred, the icon for the affected card will flash (0 324).

If the memory card is full or locked or an

Slot 1

Slot 2

Control panel

Information display

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.

Format the Memory Card

Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being used or formatted in other devices.

D Formatting Memory Cards

Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (0 193).

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the O (Q) and Z (Q) buttons.

Hold the O (Q) and Z (Q) buttons down simultaneously until a flashing C (format) appears in the shutter-speed displays in the control panel and viewfinder. cards are inserted, the card in Slot 1 (0 30) will be selected; you can choose the card in Slot 2 by rotating the main command dial. without formatting the memory card, wait until C stops flashing (about six seconds) or press any button other than the O (Q) and Z (Q) buttons.

If two memory

To exit

O (Q) button Z (Q) button

3 Press the O (Q) and Z (Q) buttons again.

Press the O (Q) and Z (Q) buttons together a second time while C is flashing to format the memory card.

or disconnect the power source during formatting.

When formatting is complete, the control panel and viewfinder will show the number of photographs that can be recorded at current settings.

Do not remove the memory card or remove

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 warning will be displayed in the monitor if you attempt to release the shutter). switch to the “write” position.

To unlock the memory card, slide the

Write-protect switch

A See Also

See page 250 for information on formatting memory cards using the Format memory card

option in the setup menu.

Adjust Viewfinder Focus

The camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. framing pictures in the viewfinder.

Check that the display in the viewfinder is in focus before

1 Turn the camera on.

Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on.

2 Focus the viewfinder.

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

AF area brackets

A Adjusting Viewfinder Focus

If you are unable to focus the viewfinder as described above, select single-servo autofocus (AF-S; 0 97), single-point AF (0 99), and the center focus point (0 101), and then frame a high-contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus the camera. With the camera in focus, use the diopter adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus in the viewfinder. If necessary, viewfinder focus can be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 297).

Basic Photography and Playback

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes)

This section describes how to take photographs in i (auto) mode, an automatic “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, and in which the flash will fire automatically if the subject is poorly lit. take photographs with the flash off while leaving the camera in control of other settings, rotate the mode dial to j to select auto (flash off) mode.

Step 1: Turn the Camera On

1 Turn the camera on.

Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. The control panel will turn on and the display in the viewfinder will light.

2 Check the battery level.

Check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder.

Control panel*Viewfinder

L — Battery fully charged. K —

I — H d Low battery. Charge battery or ready spare battery. H

(flashes)d (flashes)

* No icon displayed when camera is powered by optional EP-5B power connector and

EH-5b AC adapter. V appears in information display.

A Image Sensor Cleaning

The camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering the image sensor to remove dust when the camera is turned on or off (0 301).

Battery partially discharged.J —

Shutter release disabled. Charge or exchange battery.

Description

3 Check the number of exposures

remaining.

The control panel and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings (values over 1,000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values between 2,000 and 2,099 are shown as 2.0 K). the displays show the space available on the card in Slot 1 (0 30). number of exposures remaining reaches A, the number will flash, n or j will flash in the shutter-speed displays, and the icon for the affected card will

flash.

Insert another memory card (0 29) or delete some photos (0 47, 189).

Step 2: Select i or j Mode

To shoot where use of a flash is prohibited, photograph infants, or capture natural lighting under low light conditions, rotate the mode dial to j. Otherwise, rotate the mode dial to i.

j mode i mode

If two memory cards are inserted,

When the

Mode dial

A Camera Off Display

If the camera is turned off with a battery and memory card inserted, the memory card icon and number of exposures remaining will be displayed (some memory cards may in rare cases only display this information when the camera is on).

Control panel

Step 3: Frame the Photograph

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. your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the camera as shown in the bottom of the three illustrations at right.

In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of a tripod is recommended.

Keep

2 Frame the photograph.

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

A Using a Zoom Lens

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

AF area brackets

Zoom in

Zoom ring

Zoom out

Step 4: Focus

1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.

The active focus point will be displayed. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light.

2 Check the indicators in the viewfinder.

When the focus operation is complete, the in-

focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder.

In-focus

indicator Description

I Subject in focus.

2 4 Focus point is between camera and subject.

2 4 Focus point is behind subject.

(flashes)

While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory buffer (“t”; 0 84) will be displayed in the viewfinder.

Camera unable to focus using autofocus. See page 98.

Step 5: Shoot

Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. the memory card slot cover will light while the photograph is being recorded to the memory card.

not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.

The memory card access lamp next to

Focus point

In-focus indicator

Memory card access lamp

Buffer

capacit y

A The Shutter-Release Button

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

Focus: press halfway Shoot: press all the way down

The camera focuses when the shutter-

A The Standby Timer

The viewfinder and the control panel shutter speed and aperture displays will turn off if no operations are performed for about 6 seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display. The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 227).

Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Exposure meters on

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 shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed. If the flashready indicator is not displayed, the flash is charging; remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again.

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

Creative Photography (Scene Modes)

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 pages 35–39.

❚❚ h Mode

To view the currently selected scene, rotate the mode dial to h and press the R button.

To choose another scene, rotate the main command dial.

Mode dial

Main command dial Monitor

Portrait Landscape Child Sports Close up

Night

portrait

Night

landscape

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Party/indoor Beach/snow Sunset Dusk/dawn Pet portrait Candlelight Blossom

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❚❚ Scene Modes

k Por trai t

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

If the subject is far

p Child

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

l Landscape

Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.

m Sports

Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly. flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. To take a sequence of shots, select continuous release mode (0 6, 83).

The built-in

n Close Up

r Night Landscape

Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects,

and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges). Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur.

o Night Portrait

Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light. tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.

Use of a

Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes, including street lighting and neon signs. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur.

s Party/Indoor

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

t Beach/Snow

v Dusk/Dawn

Capture the brightness of sunlight expanses of water, snow, or sand. built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.

The

u Sunset

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. The built-in flash and AFassist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.

w Pet Po rtrait

Use for portraits of active pets. assist illuminator turns off.

The AF-

x Candlelight

z Autumn Colors

For photographs taken by candlelight.

The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.

y Blossom

Use for fields of flowers, orchards in bloom, and other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms. turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.

The built-in flash

Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn leaves. off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.

The built-in flash turns

0 Food

Use for vivid photographs of food. a tripod is recommended to prevent blur; the flash can also be used (0 143).

Use of

1 Silhouette

3 Low Key

Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds. use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.

The built-in flash turns off;

2 High Key

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

The built-in flash turns off.

Use when shooting dark scenes to create dark, somber images that bring out highlights. use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.

The built-in flash turns off;

Basic Playback

MALAL

1 Press the K button.

A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is shown by an icon.

2 View additional pictures.

Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2. information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 179).

To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

To view additional

K button

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A Image Review

When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 212), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor for a few seconds after shooting.

A See Also

See page 178 for information on choosing a memory card slot.

Deleting Unwanted Photographs

To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O (Q) button. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted.

1 Display the photograph.

Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page. location of the current image is shown by an icon at the bottom left corner of the display.

The

2 Delete the photograph.

Press the O (Q) button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press the O (Q) button again to delete the image and return to playback. picture, press K.

To exit without deleting the

O (Q) button

A Delete

To delete selected images (0 190), all images taken on a selected date (0 191), or all images in a chosen location on a selected memory card (0 190), use the Delete option in the playback menu.

Live View Photography

Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view.

1 Rotate the live view selector to C (live view

photography).

D Cover the Viewfinder

To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with exposure, remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap before shooting (0 86).

2 Press the a button.

The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. longer be visible in the viewfinder.

3 Position the focus point.

Position the focus point over your subject as described on page 51.

The subject will no

Live view selector

a button

4 Focus.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.

The focus point will flash green while the camera focuses. If the camera is able to focus, the focus point will be displayed in green; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point will flash red (note that pictures can be taken even when the focus point flashes red; check focus in the monitor before shooting). pressing the A AE-L/AF-L button (0 110); focus locks while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. adjusted with the assistance of an exposure indicator (0 78).

Exposure can be locked by

In mode M, exposure can be

A AE-L/AF-L button

5 Take the p i c ture.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot.

6 Exit live view mode.

Press the a button to exit live view mode.

D Ending Live View

Live view ends automatically if the lens is removed. Live view may also end automatically to prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits; exit live view when the camera is not in use. Note that the temperature of the camera’s internal circuits may rise and noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be displayed in the following instances (the camera may also become noticeably warm, but this does not indicate a malfunction):

• The ambient temperature is high

• The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to record movies

• The camera has been used in continuous release mode for extended periods

If live view does not start when you press the a button, wait for the internal circuits to cool and then try again.

A Choosing a Picture Control (P, S, A, and M Modes Only)

Pressing c (b) during live view displays a list of Picture Controls. Highlight the desired Picture Control and press 2 to adjust Picture Control settings (0 129).

The monitor will turn off.

c (b) button

A Movies

Movie recording is not available during live view photography and pressing the movie-record button has no effect. Select movie live view (0 57) to shoot movies.

Focusing in Live View

To focus using autofocus, rotate the focus-mode selector to AF and follow the steps below to choose autofocus and AF-area modes.

For information on

focusing manually, see page 55.

❚❚ Choosing a Focus Mode

The following autofocus modes are available in live view:

Mode Description

Single-ser vo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is

AF-S

pressed halfway.

Full-time servo AF: For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously until shutter-

AF-F

release button is pressed. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

To choose an autofocus mode, press the AF-mode button and rotate the main command dial until the desired mode is displayed in the monitor.

Focus-mode selector

AF-mode button Main command

dial

Monitor

D Using Autofocus in Live View

Use an AF-S lens. The desired results may not be achieved with other lenses or teleconverters. Note that in live view, autofocus is slower and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses. The focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus. The camera may be unable to focus in the following situations:

• The subject contains lines parallel to the long edge of the frame

• The subject lacks contrast

• The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness, or includes

spot lighting or a neon sign or other light source that changes in brightness

• Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, sodium-vapor, or similar lighting

• A cross (star) filter or other special filter is used

• The subject appears smaller than the focus point

• The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns (e.g., blinds or a row of windows

in a skyscraper)

• The subject is moving

❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode

The following AF-area modes can be selected in live view:

Mode Description

Face-priority AF: Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects and focuses on

portrait subjects; the selected subject is indicated by a double yellow border (if multiple faces, up to a maximum of 35, are detected, the camera will focus on the

closest subject; to choose a different subject, use the multi selector). If the camera can no longer detect the subject (because, for example, the subject has turned to face away from the camera), the border will no longer be displayed. Wide-area AF: Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other non-portrait subjects.

Use the multi selector to move the focus point anywhere in the frame, or press J to position the focus point in the center of the frame.

To choose an AF-area mode, press the AF-mode button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired mode is displayed in the monitor.

Normal-area AF: Use for pin-point focus on a selected spot in the frame. Use the multi

selector to move the focus point anywhere in the frame, or press J to position the focus point in the center of the frame. A tripod is recommended. Subject-tracking AF: Position the focus point over your subject and press J. The focus point will track the selected subject as it moves through the frame. To e n d tracking , press J again. Note that the camera may be unable to track subjects if they move

quickly, leave the frame or are obscured by other objects, change visibly in size, color, or brightness, or are too small, too large, too bright, too dark, or similar in color or brightness to the background.

AF-mode button Sub-command

dial

Monitor

The Live View Display: Live View Photography

Item Description 0

q Time remaining

w Guide A guide to the options available during live view photography. — e Autofocus mode The current autofocus mode. 51 r AF-area mode The current AF-area mode. 52

t Focus point

Monitor brightness

indicator

u Exposure indicator

The amount of time remaining before live view ends automatically. Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less.

The current focus point. The display varies with the option selected for AF-area mode. Keeping the L (U) button pressed, press 1 or 3 to adjust monitor brightness (note that monitor brightness has no effect on photographs taken with the camera). If A (auto) is selected, the camera will automatically adjust brightness in response to ambient lighting conditions as measured by the ambient brightness sensor when the monitor is on (0 4). Indicates whether the photograph would be under- or overexposed at current settings (mode M only).

—

D The Live View Display

Although they will not appear in the final picture, jagged edges, color fringing, moire, and bright spots may appear in the monitor, while bright bands may appear in some areas with flashing signs and other intermittent light sources or if the subject is briefly illuminated by a strobe or other bright, momentary light source. In addition, distortion may occur if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through the frame. Flicker and banding visible in the monitor under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps can be reduced using Flicker reduction (0 252), although they may still be visible in the final photograph at some shutter speeds. When shooting in live view mode, avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera’s internal circuitry.

A Exposure

Depending on the scene, exposure may differ from that which would be obtained when live view is not used. Metering in live view is adjusted to suit the live view display, producing

photographs with exposure close to what is seen in the monitor. In P, S, A, and M modes, exposure can be adjusted by ±5 EV (0 112). Note that the effects of values over +3 EV or under –3 EV can not be previewed in the monitor.

The Information Display: Live View Photography

To hide or display indicators in the monitor during live view photography, press the R button.

Information on Information off

Virtual horizon

(0 258)

Framing guides

Manual Focus

To focus in manual focus mode (0 103), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus.

To magnify the view in the monitor up to about 19 × for precise focus, press the X (T) button. lens is zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display. selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor (available only if wide- or normal-area AF is selected for AFarea mode), or press W (S) to zoom out.

While the view through the

Use the multi

X (T) button

Navigation window

A Non-CPU Lenses

When using non-CPU lenses, be sure to enter the focal length and maximum aperture using the Non-CPU lens data option in the setup menu (0 172). Non-CPU lenses can be used only in A and M modes (0 73); aperture can be adjusted using the lens aperture ring.

D The Count Down Display

A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (0 53; the timer turns red if live view is about to end to protect the internal circuits or, if an option other than No limit is selected for Custom Setting c4—Monitor off delay > Live view; 0 228—5 s before the monitor is due to turn off automatically). Depending on shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately when live view is selected. Note that although the count down does not appear during playback, live view will still end automatically when the timer expires.

A HDMI

If the camera is attached to an HDMI video device during live view photography, the camera monitor will remain on and the video device will display the view through the lens as shown at right. If the device supports HDMI-CEC, select Off for the HDMI > Device control option in the setup menu (0 205) before shooting in live view.

Movie Live View

Movies can be recorded in live view.

1 Rotate the live view selector to 1 (movie live view).

Live view selector

2 Press the a button.

The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor as it would appear in the actual movie, modified for the effects of exposure. subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder.

A The 0 Icon

A 0 icon (0 61) indicates that movies can not be recorded.

A Before Recording

Before recording, choose an aperture (modes A and M only, 0 77, 78); you can also choose a Picture Control (modes P, S, A, and M only, 0 129) or color space (0 217). In modes P, S, A, and M, white balance (0 115) can be set at any time by pressing the L (U) button and rotating the main command dial.

The

a button

3 Choose a focus mode (0 51).

4 Choose an AF-area mode (0 52).

5 Focus.

Frame the opening shot and focus as described in Steps 3 and 4 on pages 49 (for more information on focusing in movie live view, see page 51). subjects that can be detected in face-priority AF drops in movie live view.

A Exposure

The following settings can be adjusted in movie live view:

Other shooting

In mode M, ISO sensitivity can be set to values between 100 and Hi 2 and shutter speed

to values between 1/25 s and 1/4,000 s (the slowest available shutter speed varies with the frame rate; 0 65). In other modes, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are adjusted automatically. If the result is over- or under-exposed, exit and restart movie live view.

6 Start recording.

Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. can be locked by pressing the A AE-L/AF-L button (0 110) or (in modes P, S, and A) altered by up to ±3 EV in steps of

/3 EV using exposure compensation (0 112). In

autofocus mode, focus can be locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

Note that the number of

Aperture Shutter speed ISO sensitivity Exposure compensation

P, S, A ——— ✔

M — ✔✔ —

modes

——— —

Exposure is set using matrix metering and

Movie-record button

Recording indicator

Time remaining

A Audio

The camera can record both video and sound; do not cover the microphone on the front of the camera during movie recording. Note that the built-in microphone may record sounds made by the lens during autofocus or vibration reduction.

7 End recording.

Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached, or the memory card is full.

A Maximum Length

The maximum length for individual movie files is 4 GB (for maximum recording times, see page 65); note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 334).

A Tak ing Phot ogra phs

To take a photograph while recording is in progress, press the shutter-release button all the way down (if desired, shooting information display can be assigned to the Fn, depth-of-field preview,or AE-L/AF-L button and the button used to display camera still photography settings before shooting; 0 247, 248). Movie recording will end (the footage recorded to that point will be saved) and the camera will return to live view. The photograph will be recorded at the current image area setting using a crop with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. Photos will be taken with the flash off. Note that the exposure for photographs can not be previewed during movie live view; mode P, S, or A is recommended but accurate results can be achieved in mode M by using the Fn, depthof-field preview, or AE-L/AF-L button (0 247, 248), using the button to display shooting information and checking the exposure indicator. Exposure compensation for the photograph can be set to values between –5 and +5 EV, but only values between –3 and +3 can be previewed in the monitor (modes P, S, and A; 0 112).

D The Count-Down Display

A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (0 53). Depending on shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately when movie recording begins. Note that regardless of the amount of recording time available, live view will still end automatically when the timer expires. Wait for the internal circuits to cool before resuming movie recording.

8 Exit live view mode.

Press the a button to exit live view mode.

Indices

If Index marking is selected for Custom Setting g1 (Assign Fn button, 0 247), g2 (Assign preview button, 0 248), or g3

(Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 248), you can press the button during recording to add indices that can be used to locate frames during editing and playback (0 68). be added to each movie.

Up to 20 indices can

Inde

A See Also

Frame size, microphone sensitivity, and card slot options are available in the Movie settings menu (0 65). Focus can be adjusted manually as described on page 55. The roles played by the J, Fn, depth-of-field preview, and AAE-L/AF-L buttons can be chosen using Custom Settings f1 (OK button (shooting mode); 0 241), g1 (Assign Fn button; 0 247), g2 (Assign preview button; 0 248), and g3 (Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 248), respectively (the last three options also allow you to lock exposure without having to keep a button pressed). Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button; 0 248) controls whether the shutter-release button can be used to start movie live view or to start and end movie recording.

The Live View Display: Movie Live View

w e

Item Description 0

“No movie” icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded. —

Headphone volume Volume of audio output to headphones. 62

Microphone sensitivity Microphone sensitivity for movie recording. 62

Sound level for audio recording. Displayed in red if level is too

Sound level

Time remaining

(movie live view) Movie frame size The frame size for movie recording. 65

Monitor brightness

indicator Guide A guide to the options available during movie live view. 62

high; adjust microphone sensitivity accordingly. Left (L) and right (R) channel indicators appear when optional ME-1 or other stereo microphone is used.

The recording time available for movies. 58

A monitor brightness indicator. 62

A Using an External Microphone

The optional ME-1 stereo microphone can be used to record sound in stereo or to avoid recording lens noise caused by autofocus (0 298).

A Headphones

Third-party headphones can be used. Note that high sound levels may result in high volume; particular care should be taken when headphones are used.

❚❚ Adjusting Settings in the Live View Display

Microphone sensitivity, headphone volume, and monitor brightness can be adjusted as described below. not be adjusted during recording, and that brightness affects the monitor only (0 61); movies recorded with the camera are unaffected.

Note that microphone sensitivity and headphone volume can

1 Highlight a setting.

Press and hold L (U) and press 4 or 2 to highlight the indicator for the desired setting.

L (U) button

2 Adjust the highlighted setting.

Keeping the L (U) button pressed, press 1 or 3 to adjust the highlighted setting.

The Information Display: Movie Live View

To hide or display indicators in the monitor during movie live view, press the R button.

Information on Information off

Virtual horizon

(0 258)

Framing guides

Image Area

Regardless of the option selected for Image area in the shooting menu (0 89), all movies and photographs recorded in movie live view (0 57) have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.

Images recorded with On selected for Image area > Auto DX crop and a DX

lens attached use a DX-based movie format, as do images recorded with DX (24×16)

1.5× selected for Image area > Choose image area. used when FX (36 × 24) 1.0× is selected.

A a icon is displayed when the DX-based

movie format is selected.

An FX-based movie format is

A Movie Live View Photographs

The following table shows the size of photographs taken in movie live view:

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

FX-based format (35.5 × 20.0 mm)

DX-based format (23.5 × 13.2 mm)

* 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).

Image quality is determined by the option selected for Image quality in the shooting menu (0 93).

Large 6,016 × 3,376 50.9 × 28.6/20.1 × 11.3

Medium 4,512 × 2,528 38.2 × 21.4/15.0 × 8.4

Small 3,008 × 1,688 25.5 × 14.3/10.0 × 5.6 Large 3,936 × 2,224 33.3 × 18.8/13.1 × 7.4

Medium 2,944 × 1,664 24.9 × 14.1/ 9.8 × 5.5

Small 1,968 × 1,112 16.7 × 9.4/ 6.6 × 3.7

A HDMI

If the camera is connected to an HDMI device (0 204), the view through the lens will appear both in the camera monitor and on the HDMI device. The indicators that appear in the HDMI device during movie recording are shown at right. The camera monitor does not show the sound level or virtual horizon; indicators in the monitor and on the HDMI device can not be hidden or displayed using the R button. To u s e live view when the camera is connected to an HDMI-CEC device, select Off for HDMI >

Device control in the setup menu (0 205).

A Remote Cords

If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 248), the shutter-release buttons on optional MC-DC2 remote cords (0 298) can be used to start movie live view and to start and end movie recording.

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 (for information on reducing flicker and banding, see Flicker reduction, 0 252). Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may also appear. Bright bands may appear in some areas of the frame with flashing signs and other intermittent light sources or if the subject is briefly illuminated by a strobe or other bright, momentary light source. When recording movies, avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera’s internal circuitry. Note that noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) and unexpected colors may appear if you zoom in on the view through the lens (0 55) during movie live view.

Flash lighting can not be used during movie live view.

Recording ends automatically if the lens is removed, the mode dial is rotated, or a remote control release mode is selected.

Live view may end automatically to prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits; exit live view when the camera is not in use. circuits may rise and noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be displayed in the following instances (the camera may also become noticeably warm, but this does not indicate a malfunction):

• The ambient temperature is high

• The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to record movies

• The camera has been used in continuous release mode for extended periods

If live view does not start when you press the a button, wait for the internal circuits to cool and then try again.

Note that the temperature of the camera’s internal

Movie Settings

Use the Movie settings option in the shooting menu to adjust the following settings.

• Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality: Choose from the following options:

Frame size/frame rate Movie quality

Maximum bit rate (Mbps)

Frame size (pixels) Frame rate

o/1 1920 × 1080 30p p/2 1920 × 1080 25p q/3 1920 × 1080 24p r/4 1280 × 720 60p s/5 1280 × 720 50p t/6 1280 × 720 30p u/7 1280 × 720 25p

* Listed value. Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976

fps respectively.

(★ high quality/Normal)

24/12

12/ 8

• Microphone: Turn the built-in or optional ME-1 stereo microphones on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity.

Choose Auto sensitivity to adjust sensitivity automatically, Microphone off to turn sound recording off; to select microphone sensitivity manually, select Manual sensitivity and choose a sensitivity.

• Destination: Choose the slot to which movies are recorded.

The menu shows the time available on each card; recording ends automatically when no time remains.

Maximum length

(★ high quality/Normal)

20 min./

29 min. 59 s

29 min. 59 s/

29 min. 59 s

1 Select Movie settings.

Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Movie settings in the shooting menu and press 2.

2 Choose movie options.

Highlight the desired item and press 2, then highlight an option and press J.

G button

D Frame Size and Rate

Frame size and rate affects the distribution and amount of noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or bright spots).

Viewing Movies

Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 177). Press J to start playback.

1 icon Length Current position/total length

Movie progress bar Volume Guide

The following operations can be performed:

To Use Description

Pause Pause playback.

Play J

Rewind/ advance

Skip 10 s Rotate the main command dial to skip ahead or back 10 s.

Skip ahead/

back

(T)/

Adjust volume

Trim movie c (b) See page 69 for more information.

Exit

Return to

shooting mode

W (S)

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). If playback is paused, movie rewinds or advances one frame at a time; keep pressed for continuous rewind or advance.

Use sub-command dial to skip to next or previous index, or to skip to the last or first frame if the movie contains no indices.

Press X (T) to increase volume, W (S) to decrease.

Exit to full-frame playback.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode.

A The p Icon

Movies with indices (0 60) are indicated by a p icon in full-frame playback.

A The 2 Icon

2 is displayed in full-frame and movie playback if the movie was

recorded without sound.

Editing Movies

Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills.

Option Description

9 Choose start/end point

Save selected frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still.

Trimming Movies

To create trimmed copies of movies:

1 Display a movie full frame.

Press the K button to display pictures full frame in the monitor and press 4 and 2 to scroll through pictures until the movie you wish to edit is displayed.

2 Choose a starting or end point.

Play the movie back as described on page 67, pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause and pressing 4 or 2 or rotating the main or sub-command dials to locate the desired frame (0 67). approximate position in the movie can be ascertained from the movie progress bar.

Create a copy from which the opening or closing footage has been removed.

K button

Your

Movie progress bar

3 Display movie edit options.

Press the c (b) button to display movie edit options.

c (b) button

4 Select Choose start/end point.

Highlight Choose start/end point and press J.

The dialog shown at right will be displayed; choose whether the current frame will be the starting or end point of the copy and press J.

5 Delete frames.

If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or back, rotate the main command dial; to skip to an index, or to the first or last frame if the movie contains no indices, rotate the subcommand dial). (x) or vice versa, press L (U).

Once you have selected the start point and/ or end point, press 1. selected start point and after the selected end point will be removed from the copy.

To switch the current selection from start point (w) to end point

All frames before the

L (U) button

6 Save the copy.

Highlight one of the following and press J:

• Save as new file: Save the copy to a new file.

• Overwrite existing file: Replace the original

movie file with the edited copy.

• Cancel: Return to Step 5.

• Preview: Preview the copy.

Edited copies are indicated by a 9 icon in full-frame playback.

A Trimming Movies

Movies must be at least two seconds long. If a copy can not be created at the current playback position, the current position will be displayed in red in Step 5 and no copy will be created. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card.

Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original.

A The Retouch Menu

Movies can also be edited using the Edit movie option in the retouch menu (0 261).

Saving Selected Frames

To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still:

1 View the movie and choose a frame.

Play the movie back as described on page 67; your approximate position in the movie can be ascertained from the movie progress bar.

Press 4 or 2 to rewind or advance and

press 3 to pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy.

2 Display movie edit options.

Press the c (b) button to display movie

edit options.

3 Choose Save selected frame.

Highlight Save selected frame and press J.

c (b) button

4 Create a still copy.

Press 1 to create a still copy of the current frame.

5 Save the copy.

Highlight Yes and press J to create a finequality (0 93) JPEG copy of the selected frame.

Movie stills are indicated by a 9 icon

in full-frame playback.

A Save Selected Frame

JPEG movie stills created with the Save selected frame option can not be retouched. JPEG movie stills lack some categories of photo information (0 179).

P, S, A, and M Modes

P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture.

A Lens Types

When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring (0 287), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring.

Non-CPU lenses can only be used in modes A (aperture-priority auto) and M (manual), when aperture can only be adjusted using the lens aperture ring. Selecting any other mode disables the shutter release.

A Non-CPU Lenses (0 285)

Use the lens aperture ring to adjust aperture. If the maximum aperture of the lens has been specified using the Non-CPU lens data item in setup menu (0 172) when a non-CPU lens is attached, the current f-number will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel, rounded to the nearest full stop. Otherwise the aperture displays will show only the number of stops (F, with maximum aperture displayed as FA) and the f-number must be read from the lens aperture ring.

A Shutter Speed and Aperture

Two of the chief factors in determining exposure are shutter speed and aperture. By slowing shutter speed while increasing aperture, or increasing shutter speed while reducing aperture, you can achieve different effects while keeping exposure constant. Fast shutter speeds and large apertures freeze moving objects and soften background details, while slow shutter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring out background details.

Shutter speed Aperture

Fast shutter speed

/1,600 s)

(

Slow shutter speed

(1/6 s)

Large aperture (f/5.6) Small aperture (f/22)

(Remember, the higher the f-number, the

smaller the aperture.)

Nikon 13187, 25488, D600, D600FXBODY, D600FXKIT User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Q&A Index

Menu Options

Table of Contents

For Your Safety

Notices

Package Contents

Introduction

Getting to Know the Camera

The Camera Body

The Mode Dial

The Release-Mode Dial

The Control Panel

The Viewfinder

The Information Display

The Command Dials

The BM-14 Monitor Cover

Camera Menus

Using Camera Menus

First Steps

Charge the Battery

Insert the Battery

Attach a Lens

Basic Setup

Insert a Memory Card

Format the Memory Card

Adjust Viewfinder Focus

Basic Photography and Playback

Step 1: Turn the Camera On

Step 3: Frame the Photograph

Step 4: Focus

Step 5: Shoot

Creative Photography (Scene Modes)

k Por trai t

p Child

l Landscape

m Sports

n Close Up

r Night Landscape

o Night Portrait

s Party/Indoor

t Beach/Snow

v Dusk/Dawn

u Sunset

w Pet Po rtrait

x Candlelight

z Autumn Colors

y Blossom

0 Food

1 Silhouette

3 Low Key

2 High Key

Basic Playback

Deleting Unwanted Photographs

Live View Photography

Focusing in Live View

The Live View Display: Live View Photography

The Information Display: Live View Photography

Manual Focus

Movie Live View

Indices

The Live View Display: Movie Live View

The Information Display: Movie Live View

Image Area

Movie Settings

Viewing Movies

Editing Movies

Trimming Movies

Saving Selected Frames

P, S, A, and M Modes