Nikon D7000 User Manual 2

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User's Manual

Where to Find It

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The Table of Contents

Find items by function or menu name.

The Q&A Index

Know what you want to do but don’t know the function name? the “question and answer” index.

The Index

Search by key word.

Error Messages

If the camera displays a warning, find the solution here.

Troubleshooting

Camera behaving unexpectedly?

A For Your Safety

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

Find the solution here.

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0 iv–xi

0 ii–iii

Find it from

0 322–325

0 305–308

0 299–304

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

Q&A Index 0 ii

Table of Contents 0 iv

Introduction 0 1

Basic Photography and Playback 0 35

Live View 0 49

Recording and Viewing Movies 0 57

P, S, A, and M Modes 0 67

User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes 0 75

Release Mode 0 77

Image Recording Options 0 85

Focus 0 91

ISO Sensitivity 0 101

Exposure/Bracketing 0 105

White Balance 0 117

Image Enhancement 0 131

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 choose a shutter speed (mode S)? 69 Can I choose an aperture (mode A)? 70 How do I make long (“time”) exposures (mode M)? 73 Can I frame photos in the monitor? 49–55 Can I shoot movies? 57–61

Release Modes

Can I take photos one at a time or in quick succession? 7, 77 How do I take pictures with the self-timer or a remote control? 80 Can I reduce shutter noise in quiet surroundings? 7, 77

Focus

Can I choose how the camera focuses? 91–95 Can I choose the focus point? 96

Image Quality and Size

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

Exposure

Can I make photos brighter or darker? 107 How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights? 139

Using the Flash

Can I set the flash to fire automatically when needed?

How do I avoid “red-eye”?

85–88

143–145How do I keep the flash from firing?

Viewing Photographs

Playback

How do I view photographs on the camera? 46, 163 How do I view more information about a photo? 165–170 Can I view photos in an automatic slide show? 201 Can I view photos on a TV? 191–194 Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? 174

Deletion

How do I delete unwanted photos? 47, 175–177

Retouching Photographs

How do I create retouched copies of photos? 248–264 How do I remove “red-eye”? 251 How do I make JPEG copies of RAW (NEF) photos? 258 Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to make a single image? 256–257 Can I create a copy of a photo that looks like a painting? 262 Can I trim movie footage on the camera? 63–66

Menus and Settings

How do I use the menus? 18–20 How do I display menus in another language? 27, 238 How do I use the command dials? 13–16 How do I keep the displays from turning off? 215 How do I focus the viewfinder? 34 Can I display a framing grid in the viewfinder or the monitor? 53, 216 How do I tell if the camera is level? 245 How do I set the camera clock? 27, 237 How do I format memory cards? 32, 236 How do I restore default settings? 151, 202, 207 How do I get help for a menu or message? 18, 305

Connections

How do I copy photos to a computer? 179–181 How do I print photos? 182–190

Can I print the date of recording on my photos? 184, 190

Maintenance and Optional Accessories

What memory cards can I use? 319 What lenses can I use? 269 What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use? 275 What other accessories are available for my camera? What software is available for my camera? What do I do with the supplied eyepiece cap? 81 How do I clean the camera? Where should I take my camera for servicing and repairs?

280–281

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

For Your Safety ......................................................................................................................... xii

Notices........................................................................................................................................xiv

Introduction 1

Overview....................................................................................................................................... 1

Getting to Know the Camera................................................................................................. 2

The Camera Body ......................................................................................................................2

The Mode Dial.............................................................................................................................6

The Release-Mode Dial............................................................................................................7

The Control Panel......................................................................................................................8

The Viewfinder............................................................................................................................9

The Information Display....................................................................................................... 10

The Command Dials ..............................................................................................................13

The BM-11 Monitor Cover ...................................................................................................17

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

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

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

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

Insert the Battery ....................................................................................................................24

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

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

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

Format the Memory Card ....................................................................................................32

Adjust Viewfinder Focus ......................................................................................................34

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 49

Framing Photographs in the Monitor ..............................................................................49

Recording and Viewing Movies 57

Recording Movies ....................................................................................................................57

Viewing Movies ........................................................................................................................62

Editing Movies ..........................................................................................................................63

Trimming Movies ....................................................................................................................63

Saving Selected Frames........................................................................................................66

P, S, A, and M Modes 67

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

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

Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto).......................................................................................70

Mode M (Manual)....................................................................................................................71

Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) ........................................................................73

User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes 75

Saving User Settings.............................................................................................................. 75

Recalling User Settings.........................................................................................................76

Resetting User Settings ........................................................................................................76

Release Mode 77

Choosing a Release Mode ....................................................................................................77

Continuous Mode (C

Self-Timer and Remote Modes ...........................................................................................80

Mirror up Mode ........................................................................................................................83

H/CL).......................................................................................................78

Image Recording Options 85

Image Quality and Size ..........................................................................................................85

Image Quality........................................................................................................................... 85

Image Size ................................................................................................................................. 88

Using Two Memory Cards ....................................................................................................89

Focus 91

Autofocus ...................................................................................................................................91

Autofocus Mode ..................................................................................................................... 91

AF-Area Mode.......................................................................................................................... 94

Focus Point Selection............................................................................................................ 96

Focus Lock................................................................................................................................. 97

Manual Focus ............................................................................................................................99

ISO Sensitivity 101

Auto ISO Sensitivity Control ............................................................................................. 103

Exposure/Bracketing 105

Metering .................................................................................................................................. 105

Autoexposure Lock .............................................................................................................. 106

Exposure Compensation.................................................................................................... 107

Bracketing ............................................................................................................................... 109

White Balance 117

Fine-Tuning White Balance ............................................................................................... 119

Choosing a Color Temperature ....................................................................................... 122

Preset Manual ........................................................................................................................ 123

Image Enhancement 131

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

Selecting a Picture Control............................................................................................... 131

Modifying Picture Controls .............................................................................................. 133

Creating Custom Picture Controls ................................................................................. 136

Sharing Custom Picture Controls................................................................................... 138

Active D-Lighting.................................................................................................................. 139

Color Space ............................................................................................................................. 141

Flash Photography 143

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

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

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

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

Other Shooting Options 151

Restoring Default Settings ................................................................................................ 151

Multiple Exposure................................................................................................................. 152

Interval Timer Photography.............................................................................................. 155

Non-CPU Lenses .................................................................................................................... 159

The GP-1 GPS Unit ................................................................................................................ 162

For Your Safety

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

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

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

Nikon product.

❚❚ WARNINGS

Keep the sun out of the frame

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

Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder

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

Using the viewfinder diopter adjustment control

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

Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction

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

Do not use in the presence of flammable gas

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

Keep out of reach of children

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

Do not disassemble

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

Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant

or child

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Observe proper precautions when handling the

charger

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

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

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

• Do not 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 wer e you to bring a ny err ors 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.

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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. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

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

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

handling.

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

D7000

Wash hands after

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.

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 (0 123). Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.

• 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.

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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.

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

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 Afric a: 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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Introduction

Overview

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To ge t 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.

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 Camera Settings

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

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...............................................7, 77

2 Mode dial.....................................................................6

3 Eyelet for camera strap

4 Release mode dial lock release........................ 7, 77

5 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit).......... 275

6 Accessory shoe cover........................................... 275

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

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

A The Power Switch

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

9 E (exposure compensation) button................107

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

10 Z (metering) button...........................................105

Q (format) button.................................................32

11 Eyelet for camera strap

12 Focal plane mark (E)..........................................100

13 Control panel...............................................................8

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

The Camera Body (Continued)

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

2 M (flash mode) button ..........................................143

Y (flash compensation) button.......................148

3 D (bracketing) button.............................109, 164

4 Infrared receiver (front)..........................................81

5 Mounting mark ........................................................25

6 Built-in microphone......................................... 58, 60

7 Lens release button.................................................26

8 Connector cover..........................180, 182, 191, 193

9 Cover for accessory terminal and external

microphone connectors .....................................57

10 AF-mode button.........................................50, 92, 95

11 Focus-mode selector........................................91, 99

12 Meter coupling lever............................................ 310

13 Mirror .................................................................83, 286

14 USB connector

Connecting to a computer .............................. 180

Connecting to a printer.................................... 182

15 A/V connector........................................................ 191

16 HDMI mini-pin connector ...................................193

17 Accessory terminal ...................................... 162, 281

18 Connector for external microphone....................57

The Camera Body (Continued)

1 AF-assist illuminator.............................................210

Self-timer lamp.........................................................81

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

2 Sub-command dial.........................................13, 233

3 Fn button........................................................149, 230

4 Depth-of-field preview button....................72, 232

5 Battery-chamber cover...........................................24

6 Battery-chamber cover latch ................................24

7 Contact cover for optional MB-D11 battery pack

................................................................................280

8 Power connector cover........................................282

9 CPU contacts

10 Lens mount...................................................... 25, 100

11 Tripod sock et

12 Body cap........................................................... 25, 281

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................................................81

2 Rubber eyecup .........................................................81

3 O (delete) button

Deleting pictures..................................................47

Deleting pictures during playback.................175

Q (format) button.................................................32

4 K (playback) button.....................................46, 163

5 Monitor

Viewing settings...................................................10

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

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

Full-frame playback...........................................163

6 G (menu) button .......................................18, 195

7 L (help/protect) button............................18, 174

WB (white balance) button..................................117

8 W (thumbnail/playback zoom out) button

.......................................................................171, 172

ISO (ISO sensitivity) button ..................................101

9 X (playback zoom in) button.............................173

QUAL (image quality/size) button..................86, 88

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

10 Diopter adjustment control...................................34

11 A (AE-L/AF-L) button ...........................97, 106, 232

12 Speaker.......................................................................62

13 Main command dial .......................................13, 233

14 Live view switch ................................................49, 57

15 Movie-record button...............................................58

16 Multi selector ............................................................19

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

18 J (OK) button..........................................................19

19 Infrared receiver (rear)............................................81

20 Focus selector lock...................................................96

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

22 R (info) button..........................................10, 12, 53

The Mode Dial

The camera offers a choice of the following modes:

P, S, A, and M Modes

Select these modes for full control over camera settings.

• P— Programmed auto (0 68)

• S —Shutter-priority auto (0 69)

• A—Aperture-priority auto (0 70)

• M—Manual (0 71)

Auto Modes

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

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

Mode dial

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 75)

Store and recall customized shooting settings.

A Non-CPU Lenses

Non-CPU (0 270) 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 77).

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 about 1 to 5 frames per second while the shutter-release button is pressed.

The camera takes photographs at up to 6 frames per second 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 .............................. 122

2 Shutter speed ....................................................69, 71

Exposure compensation value .......................... 107

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

White balance fine-tuning.................................. 120

Color temperature................................................122

White balance preset number.................. 123, 128

Number of shots in bracketing sequence

.............................................................. 109, 112, 114

Number of intervals for interval timer

photography.......................................................156

Focal length (non-CPU lenses) ..........................159

17 “Beep” indicator....................................................215

18 Exposure compensation indicator.................... 107

19 Flash sync indicator.............................................. 222

20 Flash compensation indicator ........................... 148

21 Auto-area AF indicator ...........................................95

AF-area mode indicator..........................................95

3D-tracking indicator..............................................94

22 Autofocus mode.......................................................91

3 MB-D11 battery indicator ...................................221

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

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

6 Image size .................................................................88

7 Image quality ........................................................... 85

8 White balance fine-tuning indicator ................120

9 White balance ........................................................117

10 Aperture stop indicator ................................ 70, 270

11 Aperture (f-number).........................................70, 71

Aperture (number of stops)......................... 70, 270

Bracketing increment..................................110, 112

Number of shots per interval .............................156

Maximum aperture (non-CPU lenses) .............159

PC mode indicator ................................................181

12 Flexible program indicator ................................... 68

13 Memory card indicator (Slot 1) ......................30, 89

14 Memory card indicator (Slot 2) ......................30, 89

15 ISO sensitivity indicator .......................................101

Auto ISO sensitivity indicator............................. 104

16 “K” (appears when memory remains for over

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

23 “Clock not set” indicator............................... 28, 237

24 Interval timer indicator........................................157

25 Multiple exposure indicator ...............................153

26 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator.........109

WB bracketing indicator......................................112

ADL bracketing indicator ....................................114

27 Bracketing progress indicator.......... 109, 112, 115

28 GPS connection indicator....................................162

29 Metering..................................................................105

30 Number of exposures remaining ........................ 36

Number of shots remaining before memory

buffer fills.........................................................38, 79

Capture mode indicator ......................................181

ISO sensitivity.........................................................101

Preset white balance recording indicator.......124

Active D-Lighting amount ..................................139

Manual lens number ............................................161

HDMI-CEC connection indicator........................194

The Viewfinder

1 Framing grid (displayed when On is selected for

Custom Setting d2)............................................216

2 Focus points....................................................... 38, 96

AF-area mode...........................................................94

3 AF area brackets..............................................37, 165

4 Battery indicator*...........................................35, 216

5 Black-and-white indicator*.................................216

6 “No memory card” indicator*......................30, 216

7 Focus indicator......................................... 38, 97, 100

8 Autoexposure (AE) lock........................................106

9 Shutter speed ....................................................69, 71

AF mode.....................................................................91

10 Aperture (f-number) ........................................ 70, 71

Aperture (number of stops) .........................70, 270

11 Low battery warning ..............................................35

12 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator.........109

WB bracketing indicator ......................................112

ADL bracketing indicator.....................................114

13 ISO sensitivity indicator........................................101

14 “K” (appears when memory remains for over

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

* Display can be turned off with Custom Setting d4.

15 Flash-ready indicator .....................................39, 219

16 FV lock indicator.................................................... 149

17 Flash sync indicator..............................................222

18 Aperture stop indicator.................................70, 270

19 Exposure indicator...................................................72

Exposure compensation display....................... 107

Tilt indicator ...........................................................231

20 Flash compensation indicator ........................... 148

21 Exposure compensation indicator.................... 107

22 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator............................. 104

23 Number of exposures remaining .........................36

Number of shots remaining before memory

buffer fills.........................................................38, 79

ISO sensitivity.........................................................101

Preset white balance recording indicator....... 124

Exposure compensation value .......................... 107

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

Active D-Lighting amount..................................139

AF-area mode ...........................................................94

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.

1 Shooting mode...........................................................6

2 Flexible program indicator....................................68

3 Flash sync indicator.............................................. 222

4 Shutter speed .................................................... 69, 71

Exposure compensation value .......................... 107

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

Number of shots in bracketing sequence

.............................................................. 109, 112, 114

Focal length (non-CPU lenses) ..........................159

Color temperature................................................122

5 Color temperature indicator .............................. 122

6 Aperture stop indicator.................................70, 270

7 Aperture (f-number) ........................................70, 71

Aperture (number of stops) .........................70, 270

Bracketing increment ................................. 110, 112

Maximum aperture (non-CPU lenses) .............159

R button

8 Exposure indicator.................................................. 72

Exposure compensation display........................107

Bracketing progress indicator

Exposure and flash bracketing .......................109

WB bracketing ....................................................112

9 Auto-area AF indicator........................................... 95

Focus points indicator......................................37, 96

AF-area mode indicator......................................... 95

3D-tracking indicator .............................................94

10 ISO sensitivity indicator .......................................101

Auto ISO sensitivity indicator............................. 104

11 “K” (appears when memory remains for over

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

12 Number of exposures remaining .......................36

Manual lens number ............................................161

13 Fn button assignment ..........................................230

14 AE-L/AF-L button assignment ..............................232

15 Picture Control indicator.....................................132

16 Long exposure noise reduction indicator.......205

17 Auto distortion control........................................205

18 White balance ........................................................117

White balance fine-tuning indicator ................120

19 Image quality ........................................................... 85

Role played by card in slot 2................................. 89

20 Image size .................................................................88

21 Flash mode .............................................................144

28 MB-D11 battery type display .............................220

MB-D11 battery indicator ................................... 221

29 GPS connection indicator ...................................162

30 Metering..................................................................105

31 Depth-of-field preview button assignment... 232

32 Color space .............................................................141

33 Active D-Lighting indicator ................................ 139

34 High ISO noise reduction indicator ..................205

35 Movie quality ............................................................60

36 Autofocus mode.......................................................91

22 “Beep” indicator.....................................................215

23 Multiple exposure indicator................................153

24 Exposure and flash bracketing indicator.........109

WB bracketing indicator ......................................112

ADL bracketing indicator.....................................114

25 ADL bracketing amount.......................................114

26 Interval timer indicator ........................................157

27 Camera battery indicator.......................................35

37 Copyright information......................................... 243

38 “Clock not set” indicator................................28, 237

39 Image comment indicator..................................238

40 Release mode.......................................................7, 77

Continuous shooting speed.........................78, 217

41 Eye-Fi connection indicator................................247

42 FV lock indicator.................................................... 149

43 Flash compensation indicator ........................... 148

44 Exposure compensation indicator.................... 107

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, 0 215). For information on changing the color of the lettering in the information display, see Custom Setting d9 (Information display, 0 219).

❚❚ 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 quality............................................................ 60

2 High ISO noise reduction ....................................205

3 Active D-Lighting ..................................................139

4 Color space .............................................................141

5 Depth-of-field preview button assignment ...232

6 Fn button assignment ..........................................230

7 AE-L/AF-L button assignment ..............................232

8 Picture Control.......................................................132

9 Long exposure noise reduction.........................205

10 Auto distortion control........................................205

A Tool Tips

A tool tip giving the name of the selected item appears in the information display. Tool tips can be turned off using Custom Setting d5 (Screen Tips; 0 216).

R button

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

AF-mode button

Autofocus mode AF-area mode

Sub-command dial

E button

Exposure compensation

WB /L button

White balance

ISO /W button

ISO sensitivity

QUAL/X button

Image quality/size

Main command dial

Z button

Metering

❚❚ Scene Mode

Choose a scene (h; 0 41).

❚❚ Image Quality and Size

Set image quality (0 86).

Choose an image size (0 88).

❚❚ Autofocus

Choose an autofocus mode (0 92).

Choose an AF-area mode (0 95).

h mode Main command dial Monitor

QUAL button Main command dial Control panel

QUAL button Sub-command dial Control panel

AF-mode button Main command dial Control panel

❚❚ ISO Sensitivity

Set ISO sensitivity (0 101).

AF-mode button Sub-command dial Control panel

ISO button Main command dial Control panel

❚❚ Exposure

Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 68).

Choose a shutter speed (mode S or M; 0 69, 71).

Choose an aperture (mode A or M; 0 70, 71).

Choose a metering option (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 105).

Set exposure compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 107).

Activate or cancel bracketing/ select number of shots in bracketing sequence (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 109, 112, 114).

Mode P Main command dial Control panel

Mode S or M Main command dial Control panel

Mode A or M Sub-command dial Control panel

Z button Main command dial Control panel

E button Main command dial Control panel

D button Main command dial Control panel

Select bracketing increment (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 110, 112).

❚❚ White Balance

Choose a white balance option (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 117).

Fine-tune white balance (0 120), set color temperature (0 122), or choose a white balance preset (0 128) in mode P, S, A, or M.

❚❚ Flash Settings

Choose a flash mode (0 144).

D button Sub-command dial Control panel

WB button Main command dial Control panel

WB button Sub-command dial Control panel

Set flash compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 148).

M button Main command dial Control panel

Y button Sub-command dial Control panel

The BM-11 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.

q) w).

Camera Menus

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

To view the menus, press the G

Ta bs

Choose from the following menus:

• D: Playback (0 195)

• C: Shooting (0 202)

• A: Custom Settings (0 206)

Slider shows position in current menu.

Current settings are shown by icons.

Menu options

Options in current menu.

• B: Setup (0 236)

• N: Retouch (0 248)

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

My Menu; 0 265)

G button

If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the L 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 button

Using Camera Menus

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

Move cursor up

J button: select highlighted item

Cancel and return to

previous menu

Move cursor down

Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.

Select highlighted item or display sub-menu

1 Display the menus.

Press the G button to display the menus.

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.

4 Position the cursor in the selected menu.

Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu.

G button

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.

1 Connect the AC power cable or wall adapter.

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

Connect the power cable as shown at right. Use the AC adapter plug in the position shown; do not rotate.

Depending on the country or region of purchase, an AC wall adapter may also be supplied with the charger. the adapter, insert it into the charger AC inlet (q). 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.

To us e

Slide

C wall adapter latch

90 °

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 blink 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).

5 Remove the battery when charging is complete.

Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking.

Unplug the charger and remove the battery.

Battery

charging

Charging complete

D The Battery and Charger

Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xii–xiii and 289–291 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.

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.

If the CHARGE lamp flickers (i.e., flashes 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.

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 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). The Battery info option in the setup menu details battery charge, battery life, and the number of pictures taken since the battery was last charged (0 242).

Insert the Battery

1 Turn the camera off.

D Inserting and Removing Batteries

Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries.

2 Open the battery-chamber cover.

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

3 Insert the battery.

Insert the battery in the orientation shown (q), using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one

The latch locks the battery in place when the battery

side. is fully inserted (w).

4 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

Attach a Lens

Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR.

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

Focal length scale

Lens hood (0 317)

Lens cap

Zoom ring

Mounting mark

Focal length mark

CPU contacts

A-M switch (see below)

VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 26) Focus ring (0 55, 99)

(0 269)

Rear lens cap

1 Turn the camera off.

2 Remove the rear lens cap and the

camera body cap.

3 Attach the lens.

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

Slide the A-M switch to A (autofocus; if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for autofocus with manual override).

❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR)

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is panned, allowing shutter speeds to be slowed by approximately 3 EV (Nikon measurements; effects vary with the user and shooting conditions).

To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to ON.

reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of camera shake on the image in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of framing the subject and focusing in both autofocus and manual focus modes. only to motion that is not part of the pan (if the camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake), making it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc.

Vibration reduction can be turned off by sliding the VR switch to OFF. reduction off when the camera is securely mounted on a tripod, but leave it on if the tripod head is not secured or when using a monopod.

When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies

Vibration

Turn vibration

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 (0 269), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number).

D Vibration Reduction

Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in effect. If power to the lens is cut while vibration reduction is on, the lens may rattle when shaken. This is not a malfunction, and can be corrected by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on. Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in flash is charging. When vibration reduction is active, the image in the viewfinder may be blurred after the shutter is released. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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.

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.

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 (0 238) and Time zone and date (0 237) options in the setup menu. The camera clock can also be synchronized with GPS devices (0 162).

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-5a AC adapter (0 280). Two days of charging will power the clock for about three months. If the B icon flashes in the control panel, 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; 0 319). 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.

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.

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 32.

The memory card access lamp will light

If this is the first time

ccess lamp

Front

A No Memory Card

If no memory card is inserted, the displays in the control panel and at the bottom of the viewfinder will show S and a “no memory card” icon will be displayed in the viewfinder screen while the battery has charge remaining, even when the camera is off.

A Removing Memory Cards

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

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 89) when two memory cards are inserted, the card in slot 2 will only be used when the card in slot 1 is full.

Slot 1

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). has occurred, the icon for the affected card will blink (0 307).

If the memory card is full or locked or an error

Slot 2

Control panel

Information display

D Memory Cards

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

• 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. 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.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data

Observe due caution when removing memory cards

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 (0 179).

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the Q buttons.

Hold the Q (O and Z) buttons down simultaneously until a blinking C appears in the shutter-speed displays in the control panel and viewfinder. 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 blinking (about six seconds) or press any button other than the Q (O and Z) buttons.

If two memory cards are

To exit

O button Z button

3 Press the Q buttons again.

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

disconnect the power source during formatting.

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 or

When formatting is complete,

A The Write Protect Switch

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). the “write” position.

To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to

Write-protect switch

A See Also

See page 236 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.

1 Remove the lens cap.

Check that the display in the viewfinder is in focus before

2 Turn the camera on.

3 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 91), single-point AF (0 94), and the center focus point (0 96), 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 (0 281).

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

(blinks)d (blinks)

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

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

Battery partially discharged.J —

Shutter release disabled. Charge or exchange battery.

Description

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 (0 284).

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 1,200 and 1,299 are shown as 1.2 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 blink in the shutter-speed displays, and the icon for the affected card will

Insert another memory card (0 29) or delete some photos (0 47, 175).

blink.

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).

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.

If two memory cards are inserted,

When the

Control panel

Mode dial

j mode i mode

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.

Hold the camera as shown at right when framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation.

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.

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).

A The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR

In the case of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR (0 315, 316), changes to zoom can alter maximum aperture by up to 11/3 EV. The camera however automatically takes this into account when setting exposure, and no modifications to camera settings are required following adjustments to zoom.

Zoom in

Zoom ring

Zoom out

Step 4: Focus

1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to

The active focus point will be displayed. If

focus. 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 infocus 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.

Camera unable to focus using autofocus.

(blinks)

While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory buffer (“t”; 0 79) will be displayed in the viewfinder.

Step 5: Shoot

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

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

See page 93.

The access lamp next to the memory

Do not eject the memory

Focus point

In-focus indicator

Buffer

capacit y

Access lamp

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 Auto-Meter Off

The viewfinder and the control panel shutter speed and aperture displays will turn off if no operations are performed for about 6 seconds (auto meter off), reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display. The auto-meter off delay can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Auto meter-off delay, 0 214).

6 s

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 battery power when the flash is not in use, return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward till 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 select a scene, rotate the mode dial to h and then rotate the main command dial until the desired scene is displayed in the monitor. The monitor turns on

automatically when the dial is rotated.

Mode dial

Main command dial Monitor

Portrait Landscape Child Sports Close up

Night

portrait

Night

landscape

klpmnor

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

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Autumn

colors Food Silhouette High key Low key

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❚❚ Scene Modes

k Por tra it

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

l Landscape

p Child

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

m Sports

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.

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 7, 77, 78).

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. other indoor scenes.

Use for parties and

t Beach/Snow

v Dusk/Dawn

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

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

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

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

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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.

To view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 165).

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

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A Image Review

When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 200), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor for about 4 s after shooting.

A See Also

See page 164 for information on choosing a memory card slot.

Deleting Unwanted Photographs

To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O 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.

2 Delete the photograph.

Press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed with an icon at bottom left showing the location of the current picture; press the O button again to delete the image and return to playback (to exit without deleting the picture, press K).

O button

A Delete

To delete selected images (0 176), all images taken on a selected date (0 177), or all images in a chosen location on a selected memory card (0 176), use the Delete option in the playback menu.

Live View

Framing Photographs in the Monitor

Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view.

1 Rotate the live view switch.

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

Item Description 0

Shooting mode The mode currently selected with the mode dial. 6

“No movie” icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded. 57

Audio recording

indicator

Time remaining

AF mode The current autofocus mode. 50

AF-area mode The current AF-area mode. 50

Focus poi nt

Time remaining

(movie mode) Movie quality The frame size and quality of movies recorded in movie mode. 60

Monitor

brightness

Indicates whether sound is being recorded with movies. 60

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 (0 50).

The recording time remaining in movie mode. 58

Displayed while the L button is pressed; keep the button pressed and press 1 or 3 to adjust brightness (this applies to the monitor only; exposure is not affected).

The subject will no

Note: For illustrative purposes,

Live view switch

monitor is shown with all indicators displayed.

54, 59

—

2 Choose a focus mode.

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

Mode Description

Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks

AF-S

when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Full time-servo AF: For moving subjects. Camera

focuses continuously until shutter-release button

AF-F

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

To use manual focus, rotate the focus-mode selector to M and proceed to Step 6 after focusing as described on page 55.

3 Choose an AF-area mode.

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.

Focus-mode selector

F-mode

button

Main command dia

Monitor

Mode Description

Face-priority AF: The camera automatically detects

and focuses on portrait subjects facing the camera. Use for portraits. Wide-area AF: Use for hand-held shots of

landscapes and other non-portrait subjects. Use the multi selector to select the focus point. Normal-area AF: Use for pin-point focus on a

selected spot in the frame. A tripod is recommended. Subject-tracking AF: Track a selected subject as it

moves through the frame.

F-mode

button

Sub-command dia

Monitor

A Live View AF and AF-Area Modes

The AF and AF-area modes for live view can also be chosen using Custom Setting a8 (Live view/movie AF; 0 211).

4 Choose the focus point.

! (face-priority AF): A double yellow border will be displayed when the camera detects a portrait subject facing the camera (if multiple faces, up to a maximum of 35, are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject; to choose a different subject, press the multi selector up, down, left, or right).

Focu s

point

$/% (wide- and normal-area AF): 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.

Focus point

& (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.

Focus point

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

the subject is lit by spot lighting or by 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

5 Focus.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.

! (face-priority AF): The camera sets focus for the face in the double yellow border while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; if the camera can no longer detect the subject (because, for example, the subject has looked away), borders will no longer be displayed.

$/% (wide- and normal-area AF): The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus point while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.

& (subject-tracking AF): The camera focuses on the current subject. To end tracking, press J.

D Subject Tracking

The camera may be unable to track subjects if they are small, moving quickly, or a similar color to the background, or if both the subject and the background are very bright or very dark, the brightness and color of the subject or background varies greatly, the subject leaves the frame, or the subject visibly changes size.

The focus point will blink green while the camera focuses. to focus, the focus point will be displayed in green; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point will blink red (note that pictures can be taken even when the focus point blinks red; check focus in the monitor before shooting). Exposure can be locked by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button (0 106). Focus can be locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

6 Take the picture.

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

The monitor will turn off.

If the camera is able

7 Exit live view mode.

Rotate the live view switch to exit live view mode.

A Live View/Movie Recording Display Options

Press the R button to cycle through display options as shown below.

Show photo indicators Show movie indicators

Hide all indicators

Live view switch

Virtual horizon

* A crop showing the area recorded is displayed during movie recording when frame sizes

other than 640 × 424 are selected for Movie settings > Movie quality in the shooting menu (0 60; when movie indicators are displayed, the area outside the crop is greyed out).

Framing grid

A Flicker

You may notice flicker or banding in the monitor during live view or when shooting movies under certain types of lighting, such as fluorescent or mercury-vapor lamps. Flicker and banding can be reduced by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply (0 237).

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 (0 107). Note that the effects of values over +3 EV or under –3 EV can not be previewed in the monitor.

A HDMI

When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device, the camera monitor will turn off 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 (0 194) before shooting in live view.

D Shooting in Live View Mode

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 81).

Although they will not appear in the final picture, flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame. Bright light sources may leave after-images in the monitor when the camera is panned. 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.

Live view ends automatically if the lens is removed.

Live view may end automatically to prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits; exit live view when the camera is not 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 a warning is displayed when you attempt to start live view, wait for the internal circuits to cool and then try again.

D The Count Down Display

A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (0 49; the timer turns red 5 s before the expiry of the time selected Monitor off delay > Live view— 0 215—or if live view is about to end to protect the internal circuits). Depending on shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately when live view is selected. Note that although the count down does not appear during playback, live view will still end automatically when the timer expires.

A Manual Focus

To focus in manual focus mode (0 99), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus.

To magnify the view in the monitor up to about 6.7 for precise focus, press the X button. While the view through the lens is zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display. Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor (available only if wide- or normal-area AF is selected for AF-area mode), or press W to zoom out.

X button Navigation window

Recording and Viewing Movies

Recording Movies

Movies can be recorded in live view mode. If desired, choose a Picture Control (0 131) and color space (0 141) before recording.

1 Rotate the live view switch.

The mirror is raised and the view through the lens is displayed in the monitor instead of the viewfinder.

D The 0 Icon

A 0 icon (0 49) indicates that movies can not be recorded.

A Before Recording

Set aperture before recording in mode A or M. Note that movies may be over- or under-exposed at some aperture settings. Before shooting, check the brightness of the scene in the monitor; if the picture is too bright or too dark, end live view and adjust aperture as necessary.

2 Choose a focus mode.

Choose a focus mode as described in Step 2 of “Live View“ (0 50).

A Using an External Microphone

The built-in microphone may record lens noise during autofocus or vibration reduction. This can be prevented by using a commercially-available external microphone with a stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter). External microphones can also be used to record in stereo.

Live view switch

3 Choose an AF-area mode.

See Step 3 on page 50 for more information.

4 Focus.

Frame the opening shot and focus as described in Steps 4 and 5 of “Live View” (0 51–52). subjects that can be detected in face-priority AF drops during movie recording.

5 Start recording.

Press the movie-record button to start recording (the camera can record both video and sound; do not cover the microphone on the front of the camera during recording). A recording indicator and the time available are displayed

in the monitor. AE-L/AF-L button (0 106) or (in modes P, S, A, and M) altered by up to ±3 EV in steps of compensation (0 107; note that depending on the brightness of the subject, changes to exposure may have no visible effect), and that exposure compensation is not available when On is selected for Manual movie settings in mode M as described on page 60. focus can be locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

A See Also

The behavior of the AE-L/AF-L button can be adjusted using Custom Setting f5 (Assign AE-L/AF-L button; 0 232).

Note that the number of

Exposure can be locked by pressing the

/3 EV using exposure

In autofocus mode,

Movie-record button

Recording indicator

Time remaining

6 End recording.

Press the movie-record button again to end recording (to end recording, return to live view, and take a photograph, press the shutter-release button all the way down). Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached, or the memory card is full.

A Maximum Length

Each movie file can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 minutes long; note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 319).

D Recording Movies

Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame (flicker and banding can be reduced by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply; 0 237). Bright light sources may leave after-images when the camera is panned. Jagged edges, false colors, and moiré may also appear. 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.

Recording ends automatically if the lens is removed or when the mode dial is rotated.

• 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 a warning is displayed when you attempt to start live view or movie recording, wait for the internal circuits to cool and then try again.

Shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are adjusted automatically unless On is selected for

Manual movie settings (0 60) and the camera is in mode M.

D The Count-Down Display

A count down will be displayed 30 s before movie recording ends automatically (0 49). 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.

❚❚ Movie Settings

Use the Movie settings option in the shooting menu to choose movie quality, sound, destination, and manual movie settings options.

• Movie quality: Choose from frame sizes of q 1920 × 1080, a 1280 × 720, and b 640 × 424 and from ★ high and normal quality.

option currently selected for Video mode in the setup menu (0 237):

NTSC PA L

Frame size (pixels) Frame rate Maximum length Frame rate Maximum length

1920 × 1080 24 fps

Choose from 24*

and 30 fps

640 × 424 30 fps

*Listed value. Actual rate is 23.976 fps. † Listed value. Actual rate is 29.97 fps.

†

20 min.

• Microphone: Turn the built-in or external microphone on or off or to adjust microphone sensitivity.

Selecting Microphone off turns sound recording off; selecting any other option turns recording on and sets the microphone to the selected sensitivity.

• Destination: To record movies to the memory card in Slot 1, select Slot 1. record movies to the card in Slot 2.

Select Slot 2 to

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

• Manual movie settings: Choose On to allow manual adjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity when the camera is in mode M.

chosen from values between

/8,000 s and 1/30 s, ISO sensitivity from values between

ISO 100 and Hi 2 (0 101). Note that ISO sensitivity is fixed at the value selected; the camera does not adjust ISO sensitivity automatically when On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control in the shooting menu (0 103). Exposure compensation is not available.

The frame rate depends on the

24 fps

Choose from 24*

and 25 fps

25 fps

Shutter speed can be

20 min.1280 × 720

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

Viewing Movies

Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 163). Press J to start playback.

1 icon Length Current position/total length

Volu me G uide

The following operations can be performed:

To Use Description

Pause Pause playback.

Play J

Advance/

rewind

Adjust volume

Edit movie L To edit movie, press L while movie is paused (0 63).

Return to full-

frame playback

Exit to shooting

mode

Display menus G See page 195 for more information.

/W Press X to increase volume, W to decrease.

Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind/ advance. Speed doubles with each press, from 2× to 4× to 8× to 16×; keep pressed to skip to beginning or end of movie. If playback is paused, movie rewinds or advances one frame at a time; keep pressed for continuous rewind or advance.

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

Press shutter-release button halfway. photographs can be taken immediately.

Monitor will turn off;

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

Choose start point Create a copy from which the opening footage has been removed.

Choose end point Create a copy from which the ending footage has been removed.

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 62, pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause. opening footage from the copy, pause on the first frame you wish to keep; if you will be editing out the ending footage pause on the last frame you wish to keep.

A Starting and Ending Frames

The first frame is shown by a h, the final frame by a i icon.

If you intend to trim the

K button

3 Display the retouch menu.

Press L to display the retouch menu.

4 Choose an option.

To create a copy that includes the current frame and all following frames, highlight Choose start point in the edit movie menu

and press J. create a copy that includes the current frame and all preceding frames.

Select Choose end point to

5 Delete frames.

Press 1 to delete all frames before (Choose start point) or after (Choose end point) the

current frame.

6 Save the copy.

Highlight Ye s and press J to save the edited

If necessary, the copy can be trimmed

copy. as described above to remove additional footage. icon in full-frame playback.

Edited copies are indicated by a 9

L button

D 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.

To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly, use a fully-charged battery when editing movies.

A The Retouch Menu

Movies can also be edited using the Edit movie option in the retouch menu (0 248).

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

Pause the movie at the frame you intend

62. to copy.

2 Display the retouch menu.

Press L to display the retouch menu.

3 Choose Save selected frame.

Highlight Save selected frame and press J.

4 Create a still copy.

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

L button

5 Save the copy.

Highlight Yes and press J to create a JPEG copy of the selected frame. 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 (0 165).

Movie stills are

P, S, A, and M Modes

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

Mode Description

Programmed auto (0 68): Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for

optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other

situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings.

Shutter-priority auto (0 69): User chooses shutter speed; camera selects

aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion. Aperture-priority auto (0 70): User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background or bring both

foreground and background into focus.

Manual (0 71): User controls both shutter speed and aperture. Set

shutter speed to “bulb” or “time” for long time-exposures.

A Lens Types

When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring (0 269), 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 Shutter Speed and Aperture

The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture. 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 s)

Large aperture (f/3) Small aperture (f/36)

(Remember, the higher the f-number, the

smaller the aperture.)

Mode P (Programmed Auto)

In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.

To take photographs in programmed auto:

This mode is recommended for snapshots and

1 Rotate the mode dial to P.

2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

Mode dial

A Flexible Program

In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial while the exposure meters are on (“flexible program”). Rotate the dial to the right for large apertures (low f-numbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion. Rotate the dial to the left for small apertures (high f-numbers) that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion. All combinations produce the same exposure. While flexible program is in effect, a U indicator appears in the control panel. To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the main command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off.

Main command dial

A See Also

See page 298 for information on the built-in exposure program. For information on activating the exposure meters, see “Auto-Meter Off” on page 39.

Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)

In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion.

Fast shutter speed (1/1,600 s) Slow shutter speed (1/6 s)

To take photographs in shutter-priority auto:

Use slow

1 Rotate the mode dial to S.

Mode dial

2 Choose a shutter speed.

While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose the desired shutter speed from “p” or values between 30 s and

/8,000 s.

Main command dial

3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

A See Also

See page 306 for information on what to do if flashing “A” or “%” indicator appears in the shutter-speed displays.

Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)

In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. (low f-numbers) reduce depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject. details in the background and foreground. portraits to blur background details, long field depths in landscape photographs to bring the foreground and background into focus.

Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing out

Short field depths are generally used in

Large apertures

Large aperture (f/2.8) Small aperture (f/36)

To take photographs in aperture-priority auto:

1 Rotate the mode dial to A.

2 Choose an aperture.

While the exposure meters are on, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the desired aperture from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens.

3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

A Non-CPU Lenses (0 270)

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 (0 159) 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.

Mode dial

Sub-command dial

Mode M (Manual)

In mode M, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in mode M:

1 Rotate the mode dial to M.

Mode dial

2 Choose aperture and shutter speed.

While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to set aperture. set to “p” or to values between 30 s and open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (A, 0 73). to values between the minimum and maximum for the lens. indicators to check exposure.

Shutter speed Aperture

Main command dial Sub-command dial

/8,000 s, or the shutter can be held

Shutter speed can be

Aperture can be set

Use the exposure

3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

A Depth-of-Field Preview

To preview the effects of aperture, press and hold the depth-of-field preview button. stopped down to the aperture value selected by the camera (modes P and S) or the value chosen by the user (modes A and M), allowing depth of field to be previewed in the viewfinder.

The lens will be

Depth-of-field preview button

A Custom Setting e4—Modeling Flash

This setting controls whether the built-in flash and optional flash units that support the Creative Lighting System (CLS; see page 276) will emit a modeling flash when the depth-offield preview button is pressed. See page 228 for more information.

A AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses

Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used to set aperture.

A The Exposure Indicator

If a shutter speed other than “bulb” or “time” is selected, the exposure indicator in the viewfinder shows whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings (if Lo or Hi is displayed, the indicators show the amount of under- or over-exposure). Depending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl., 0 211), the amount of under- or over-exposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV (the illustrations below show the display in the viewfinder when 1/3 step is selected for Custom Setting b2). If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays will flash.

Optimal exposure

Underexposed by 1/3 EV

Overexposed by over 2 EV

A Reverse Indicators

If (V) is selected for Custom Setting f9 (Reverse indicators, 0 234), the exposure indicators in the viewfinder and information display are displayed with positive values on the left and negative values on the right. Select (W) to display negative values on the left and positive values on the right.

❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)

Select the following shutter speeds for long timeexposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks.

• Bulb (A): The shutter remains open while

the shutter-release button is held down. prevent blur, use a tripod or an optional MC-DC2 remote cord (0 281).

• Time (%): Requires an optional ML-L3 remote control (0 281).

by pressing the ML-L3 shutter-release button. minutes or until the button is pressed a second time.

The shutter remains open for thirty

35 s exposure at aperture f/25

Start the exposure

1 Ready the camera.

Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. To avoid loss of power during the exposure, use a fully charged EN-EL15 battery or an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5B power connector. (randomly-spaced bright pixels or fog) may occur in long exposures; before shooting, choose On for Long exp. NR in the shooting menu (0 205).

Note that noise

2 Rotate the mode dial to M.

3 Choose a shutter speed.

While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of A. “time” (%), select remote mode (0 80) after choosing the shutter speed.

For a shutter speed of

Mode dial

Main command dial

4 Open the shutter.

Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or optional

MC-DC2 remote cord all the way down. pressed until the exposure is complete.

Time: Press the ML-L3 shutter-release button all the way down to start shooting.

Keep the shutter-release button

5 Close the shutter.

Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release button.

Time: Press the ML-L3 shutter-release button all the way down. automatically after thirty minutes.

Shooting ends

User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes

Assign frequently-used settings to the U1 and U2 positions on the mode dial.

Saving User Settings

1 Select a mode.

Rotate the mode dial to the desired mode.

Mode dial

2 Adjust settings.

Make the desired adjustments to flexible program (mode P), shutter speed (modes S and M), aperture (modes A and M), exposure and flash compensation, flash mode, focus point, metering, AF and AF-area modes (viewfinder photography only), bracketing, and settings in the shooting (0 202) and Custom Settings (0 206) menus (note that the camera will not store the options selected for Storage folder, File naming, Manage Picture Control, Multiple exposure, or Interval timer shooting).

3 Select Save user settings.

Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Save user settings in the setup menu and press 2.

G button

4 Select U1 or U2.

Highlight U1 or U2 and press 2.

5 Save user settings.

Highlight Save settings and press J to assign the settings selected in Steps 1 and 2 to the mode dial position selected in Step 4.

Recalling User Settings

Simply rotate the mode dial to U1 to recall the settings assigned to U1, or to U2 to recall the settings assigned to U2.

Resetting User Settings

To reset settings for U1 or U2 to default values:

Mode dial

1 Select Reset user settings.

Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Reset user settings in the setup menu and press 2.

2 Select U1 or U2.

Highlight U1 or U2 and press 2.

3 Reset user settings.

Highlight Reset and press J.

G button

Release Mode

Choosing a Release Mode

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

Release mode dial

Mode Description

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

Continuous low speed: While shutter-release button is held down, camera records 1–5

frames per second.1

shooting speed, 0 217).

Continuous high speed: While shutter-release button is held down, camera records up to 6

frames per second. Quiet shutter-release: As for single frame, except that mirror does not click back into place while shutter-release button is fully pressed, allowing user to control timing of click

made by mirror, which is also quieter than in single frame mode. In addition, beep does not sound regardless of setting selected for Custom Setting d1 (Beep; 0 215). Self-timer: Use self-timer for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake

(0 80). Remote control: Shutter is controlled using shutter-release button on optional ML-L3

remote control (0 80). Mirror up: Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in telephoto or close-up photography or in other situations in which the slightest camera movement can result

MUP

in blurred photographs (0 83).

1 Average frame rate with an EN-EL15 battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority

auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, remaining settings other than Custom Setting d6 at default values, and memory remaining in memory buffer.

2 Average frame rate with an EN-EL15 battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority

auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, other settings at default values, and memory remaining in memory buffer.

Frame rate can be chosen using Custom Setting d6 (CL mode

Continuous Mode (CH/CL)

To take pictures in CH (continuous high speed) and CL (continuous low speed) modes:

1 Select CH or CL mode.

Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to C

2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

While the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, pictures will be taken at about 6 fps in continuous high speed mode, or at the frame rate selected for Custom Setting d6 (CL mode shooting speed, 0 217) in continuous low speed mode. vibration reduction or auto ISO sensitivity control (0 103) is on.

H or CL.

Release mode dial

Frame rates may slow when the battery is low or

A The Memory Buffer

The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession; note, however, that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full.

While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to the memory card slot will light. Depending on shooting conditions and memory card performance, recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes. Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone out. If the camera is switched off while data remain in the buffer, the power will not turn off until all images in the buffer have been recorded. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card.

A Buffer Size

The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the exposurecount displays in the viewfinder and control panel while the shutter-release button is pressed. The illustration at right shows the display when space remains in the buffer for about 28 pictures.

A See Also

For information on choosing the maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst, see Custom Setting d7 (Max. continuous release, 0 217). For information on the number of pictures that can be taken in a single burst, see page 320.

Self-Timer and Remote Modes

The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 281) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits.

1 Mount the camera on a tripod.

Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface.

2 Select a release mode.

Press the release mode dial lock release and rotate the release-mode dial to E (self-timer) or 4 (remote) mode.

Release mode dial

In remote mode, the timing of the shutter release can be selected using the Remote control mode option in the shooting menu. After pressing the G button to display the menus, highlight Remote control mode in the shooting menu and press 2 to display the following options. or down to highlight an option and press J.

Option Description

% Delayed remote

Quick-response

remote

Remote

mirror-up

Press the selector up

Shutter is released 2 s after ML-L3 shutter-release button is pressed. Shutter is released when ML-L3 shutter-release button is pressed. Press ML-L3 shutter-release button once to raise mirror, again to release shutter and take photograph. Prevents blur caused by camera moving when mirror is raised.

G button

Nikon D7000 User Manual 2

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Q&A Index

Table of Contents

For Your Safety

Notices

Introduction

Overview

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-11 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 tra it

l Landscape

p Child

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

Framing Photographs in the Monitor

Recording and Viewing Movies

Recording Movies

Viewing Movies

Editing Movies

Trimming Movies

Saving Selected Frames

P, S, A, and M Modes

Mode P (Programmed Auto)

Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)

Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)

Mode M (Manual)

❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)

User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes

Saving User Settings

Recalling User Settings

Resetting User Settings

Release Mode

Choosing a Release Mode

Continuous Mode (CH/CL)

Self-Timer and Remote Modes