Nikon D700OUTFIT, D7000KIT, D7000BODY User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

User's Manual

Where to Find It

Find what you’re looking for from:

The Q&A Index

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

The Table of Contents

Find items by function or menu name.

The Quick Start Guide

A brief guide for those who want to get started taking pictures right away.

The Index

Search by key word.

Error Messages

If a warning is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here.

Tro ubl eshoot ing

Camera behaving unexpectedly?

A For Your Safety

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

Find the solution here.

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pp. iv–ix

Find it

pp. x–xvii

pp. 22–23

pp. 438–443

pp. 409–416

pp. 402–408

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

Package Contents

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

• D700 digital camera (pg. 3)

• EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (pp. 32, 34)

• EG-D100 video cable (pg. 255)

• Body cap (pp. 36, 388)

• MH-18a quick charger with power cable (pg. 32)

• UC-E4 USB cable (pp. 238, 245)

• BM-9 LCD monitor cover (pg. 21)

• AN-D700 strap (pg. 21)

•

BS-1 accessory shoe cover

(pg. 377)

• Warranty

• User’s Manual (this guide)

• Quick Guide

• Software Installation Guide

• Software Suite CD-ROM

• Registration card

(U. S. A. only)

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.

Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor

bold

are shown in

A Trademark Information

Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. PictBridge is a trademark. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk

Introduction

Tutori al

Image Recording Options

Focus

Release Mode

ISO Sensitivity

Exposure

White Balance

Image Enhancement

Flash Photography

Other Shooting Options

More About Playback

Connections

Menu Guide

Technical Notes

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Q&A Index

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

New Features

Question Key phrase See page

How do I take pictures in FX format? Image area 58 How do I take high-quality NEF (RAW) photos? Can I use the monitor as a viewfinder? Live view 89 Can I control how photos are processed? Picture Controls 160 How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights? How do I focus on erratically moving subjects? How do I tell if the camera is level? Virtual horizon 99, 346 Can I adjust focus separately for different lenses? How do I remove dust from the low-pass filter protecting the image sensor?

Camera Setup

Question Key phrase See page

How do I focus the viewfinder?

How do I keep the monitor from turning off?

14-bit NEF (RAW) 68

Active D-Lighting 179

3D-tracking 286

AF fine tune 347

Clean image sensor 392

Diopter adjustment control

Monitor off delay 297

Question Key phrase See page

How do I keep the shutter speed and aperture displays from turning off? Can I display a framing grid in the viewfinder?

How do I set the clock? How do I set the clock for daylight

savings time? How do I change time zones when I travel? How do I adjust monitor brightness for menus or playback? How do I restore default settings? Two-button reset 196 How do I restore shooting menu defaults? How do I restore Custom Setting defaults? How do I change the self-timer delay? Self-timer delay 297 How do I turn the speaker off? Beep 298 Can I reverse the electronic analog exposure display? Can I display the menus in a different language? Can I save menu settings for use on a different D700 camera?

Auto meter off

Viewfinder grid display 298

World time 39, 334

LCD brightness 332

Reset shooting menu 271

Reset custom settings 282

Reverse indicators 330

Language 334

Save/load settings 344

48, 296

Menus and Displays

Question Key phrase See page

How do I get more information on a menu? How do I use the menus? Using the menus 26 Can I get quick access to frequentlyused settings? Can I get quick access to recently-used settings?

Help 31

My Menu 364

Recent settings 368

Question Key phrase See page

What do these indicators mean? What information is in the shooting information display?

What does this warning mean?

How much charge does the battery have left? How do I get more information about the battery? How do I keep the file number from being reset when I insert a new memory card? How do I reset file numbering to zero? How do I clean the camera or lens? Cleaning the camera 391

Viewfinder, control panel, shooting information display

Error messages and displays

Battery level 46

Battery info 340

File number sequence 300

8, 10, 12

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Taking Photographs

Question Key phrase See page

How many more shots can I take with this card?

How do I take bigger photographs? How can I get more photos on the memory card? Can I control how the camera focuses? Autofocus 71 Can I choose the focus point? Focus point 76 How do I take a lot of photographs quickly? Can I change the frame advance rate? Shooting speed 86, 299 Can I shoot a self-portrait? Self-timer mode 102 Can I take pictures under low light without the flash? Can the ISO sensitivity I choose be adjusted to ensure optimal exposure?

Number of exposures remaining

Image quality and size 64, 69

Release mode 84

ISO sensitivity 106

ISO sensitivity auto control

108

Question Key phrase See page

How do I freeze or blur moving objects?

How do I blur background details or keep both foreground and background in focus? Can I set both shutter speed and aperture manually?

Can I make photos brighter or darker? Exposure compensation 128

How do I make a time exposure?

Can I vary exposure or flash level automatically over a series of photos?

Can I create multiple copies of a photo using different white balance settings?

How do I adjust white balance? White balance 139 Can I take pictures with a flash? Flash photography, flash

How can I reduce “red-eye”? 188

How can I record multiple shots as a single photograph?

How do I reduce loss of brightness at the edges of photographs?

Can I pick the standard exposure level?

How can I reduce blur? Exposure delay mode 302 Can the flash be used at shutter speeds

faster than Can I record an NEF copy of a photograph while shooting JPEG images?

/250 s?

Exposure mode f (shutter-priority auto)

Exposure mode g (aperture-priority auto)

Exposure mode h (manual)

Long time-exposures (A) Exposure and flash bracketing

White balance bracketing

mode, red-eye reduction

Multiple exposure 198

Vignette control 276

Fine tune optimal exposure

Flash sync speed 305

+NEF (RAW) 322

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121

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131, 315

135, 315

185

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Viewing Photographs

Question Key phrase See page

Can I view my photographs on the camera? Can I view more information about photos?

Why do parts of my photos blink? Photo info, highlights 222, 264

How do I get rid of an unwanted photo?

Can I delete several photos at once? Delete 262 Can I zoom in on pictures to make sure

they’re in focus? Can I protect photos from accidental

deletion? Can I hide selected photos? Hide image 263 How do I tell if parts of my photos may be overexposed?

How do I tell where the camera focused?

Can I view photos as they are taken? Image review 265 Is there an automatic playback (“slide

show”) option?

Camera playback 218

Photo info 220

Deleting individual photos

Playback zoom 234

Protect 235

Display mode: highlights

Display mode: focus point

Slide show 266

236

264

Retouching Photographs

Question Key phrase See page

How do I bring out details in shadows in backlit areas or areas outside the range of the flash? Can I get rid of red eye? Red-eye correction 355

Can I crop photographs on the camera? Trim 356 Can I create a monochrome copy of a

photograph? Can I create a copy with different colors? Filter effects 358

D-Lighting 354

Monochrome 357

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Question Key phrase See page

Can I use the camera to create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs?

Can I overlay two photos to make a single image?

Color balance 358

Image overlay 359

Viewing or Printing Photographs on Other Devices

Question Key phrase See page

Can I view my photos on TV? Television playback 255 Can I view my photos in High Definition?

How do I copy photos to my computer?

How do I print photographs? Printing photographs 243 Can I print photos without a computer? Printing via USB 244 Can I print the date on my photographs? Time stamp 247 How do I order professional prints? Print set (DPOF) 253

HDMI 257

Connecting to a computer

238

Optional Accessories

Question Key phrase See page

What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use? What lenses can I use? Compatible lenses 370 What AC adapters, battery packs, remote cords, and viewfinder accessories are available for my camera?

What memory cards can I use?

What software is available for my camera?

Optional flash units 377

Other accessories 385

Approved memory cards

Other accessories 388

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Table of Contents

Q&A Index ................................................................................................iv

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

Notices.....................................................................................................xxi

Introduction 1

Overview....................................................................................................2

Getting to Know the Camera..............................................................3

Camera Body....................................................................................... 3

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

The Viewfinder Display..................................................................10

The Shooting Information Display............................................12

The Command Dials .......................................................................16

Quick Start Guide................................................................................. 22

Tutorial 25

Camera Menus...................................................................................... 26

Using Camera Menus .....................................................................28

Help ......................................................................................................31

First Steps ............................................................................................... 32

Charge the Battery ..........................................................................32

Insert the Battery .............................................................................34

Attach a Lens.....................................................................................36

Basic Setup.........................................................................................38

Insert a Memory Card.....................................................................41

Formatting Memory Cards...........................................................43

Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...............................................................45

Basic Photography and Playback................................................... 46

Deleting Unwanted Photographs ................................................. 56

Image Recording Options 57

Image Area............................................................................................. 58

Image Quality........................................................................................ 64

Image Size .............................................................................................. 69

Focus 71

Focus Mode ........................................................................................... 72

AF-Area Mode....................................................................................... 74

Focus Point Selection......................................................................... 76

Focus Lock.............................................................................................. 78

Manual Focus ........................................................................................ 81

Release Mode 83

Choosing a Release Mode ................................................................ 84

Continuous Mode................................................................................ 86

Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) ............................. 89

Self-Timer Mode.................................................................................102

Mirror up Mode ..................................................................................104

ISO Sensitivity 105

Choosing ISO Sensitivity Manually..............................................106

Auto ISO Sensitivity Control ..........................................................108

Exposure 111

Metering ...............................................................................................112

Exposure Mode ..................................................................................114

e: Programmed Auto...................................................................116

f: Shutter-Priority Auto...............................................................118

g: Aperture-Priority Auto............................................................119

h: Manual .........................................................................................121

Long Time-Exposures.......................................................................124

Autoexposure (AE) Lock ..................................................................126

Exposure Compensation.................................................................128

Bracketing ............................................................................................130

White Balance 139

White Balance Options ....................................................................140

Fine-Tuning White Balance ............................................................143

Choosing a Color Temperature ....................................................147

Preset Manual .....................................................................................148

Image Enhancement 159

Picture Controls..................................................................................160

Creating Custom Picture Controls.......................................... 168

Active D-Lighting...............................................................................179

Color Space..........................................................................................181

Flash Photography 183

The Built-in Flash ...............................................................................184

Using the Built-in Flash....................................................................185

Flash Modes.........................................................................................188

Flash Compensation.........................................................................190

FV Lock ..................................................................................................192

Other Shooting Options 195

Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings .......................196

Multiple Exposure .............................................................................198

Interval Timer Photography...........................................................203

Non-CPU Lenses.................................................................................210

Using a GPS Unit ................................................................................213

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More About Playback 217

Full-Frame Playback .........................................................................218

Photo Information.............................................................................220

Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback .....................232

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........................................234

Protecting Photographs from Deletion.....................................235

Deleting Individual Photographs ................................................236

Connections 237

Connecting to a Computer ............................................................238

Direct USB Connection ...............................................................240

Wireless and Ethernet Networks .............................................242

Printing Photographs....................................................................... 243

Direct USB Connection ...............................................................244

Viewing Photographs on TV.......................................................... 255

Standard Definition Devices .....................................................255

High-Definition Devices .............................................................257

Menu Guide 259

D The Playback Menu: Managing Images...............................260

Delete ...........................................................................................262

Playback Folder.........................................................................263

Hide Image..................................................................................263

Display Mode .............................................................................264

Image Review.............................................................................265

After Delete ................................................................................265

Rotate Tall ...................................................................................265

Slide Show...................................................................................266

Print Set (DPOF) ........................................................................267

C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options ..............................268

Shooting Menu Bank...............................................................269

Reset Shooting Menu..............................................................271

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Active Folder.............................................................................. 272

File Naming ................................................................................ 274

Image Quality ............................................................................ 274

Image Size................................................................................... 274

Image Area .................................................................................274

JPEG Compression................................................................... 275

NEF (RAW) Recording .............................................................275

White Balance............................................................................ 275

Set Picture Control................................................................... 275

Manage Picture Control......................................................... 275

Color Space ................................................................................275

Active D-Lighting..................................................................... 276

Vignette Control....................................................................... 276

Long Exp. NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction).......... 277

High ISO NR................................................................................ 278

ISO Sensitivity Settings ..........................................................278

Live View .....................................................................................278

Multiple Exposure.................................................................... 278

Interval Timer Shooting......................................................... 279

A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings ..............280

Custom Setting Bank .............................................................. 282

Reset Custom Settings ........................................................... 282

a: Autofocus.................................................................................... 283

a1: AF-C Priority Selection..................................................... 283

a2: AF-S Priority Selection ..................................................... 284

a3: Dynamic AF Area............................................................... 285

a4: Focus Tracking with Lock-On .......................................287

a5: AF Activation ...................................................................... 287

a6: AF Point Illumination ....................................................... 288

a7: Focus Point Wrap-Around .............................................288

a8: AF Point Selection............................................................. 289

a9: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator......................................... 290

a10: AF-On for MB-D10 ..........................................................291

b: Metering/Exposure .................................................................292

b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value .............................................. 292

b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl........................................... 292

b3: Exp Comp/Fine Tune....................................................... 292

b4: Easy Exposure Compensation...................................... 293

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b5: Center-Weighted Area ....................................................294

b6: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure.........................................294

c: Timers/AE Lock ..........................................................................296

c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L .........................................296

c2: Auto Meter-off Delay........................................................296

c3: Self-Timer Delay .................................................................297

c4: Monitor off Delay...............................................................297

d: Shooting/Display......................................................................298

d1: Beep .......................................................................................298

d2: Viewfinder Grid Display ..................................................298

d3: Screen Tips...........................................................................298

d4: CL Mode Shooting Speed ..............................................299

d5: Max. Continuous Release ...............................................299

d6: File Number Sequence....................................................300

d7: Shooting Info Display ......................................................301

d8: LCD Illumination................................................................302

d9: Exposure Delay Mode......................................................302

d10: MB-D10 Battery Type ....................................................302

d11: Battery Order....................................................................304

e: Bracketing/Flash .......................................................................305

e1: Flash Sync Speed ...............................................................305

e2: Flash Shutter Speed..........................................................308

e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash...........................................309

e4: Modeling Flash...................................................................315

e5: Auto Bracketing Set..........................................................315

e6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M).............................................316

e7: Bracketing Order................................................................317

f: Controls.........................................................................................318

f1: D Switch................................................................................318

f2: Multi Selector Center Button..........................................318

f3: Multi Selector.......................................................................319

f4: Photo Info/Playback ..........................................................320

f5: Assign FUNC. Button .........................................................320

f6: Assign Preview Button......................................................324

f7: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button..................................................325

f8: Shutter Speed and Aperture Lock ................................326

f9: Customize Command Dials ............................................326

f10: Release Button to Use Dial............................................328

f11: No Memory Card? ............................................................329

f12: Reverse Indicators ...........................................................330

B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup...............................................331

Format Memory Card .............................................................332

LCD Brightness.......................................................................... 332

Clean Image Sensor................................................................. 332

Lock Mirror up for Cleaning .................................................332

Video Mode................................................................................ 333

HDMI............................................................................................. 333

World Time................................................................................. 334

Language .................................................................................... 334

Image Comment ......................................................................335

Auto Image Rotation ..............................................................336

Dust off Ref Photo.................................................................... 337

Battery Info................................................................................. 340

Wireless Transmitter ...............................................................341

Image Authentication ............................................................342

Save/Load Settings.................................................................. 344

GPS ................................................................................................346

Virtual Horizon .......................................................................... 346

Non-CPU Lens Data................................................................. 346

AF Fine Tune .............................................................................. 347

Firmware Version ..................................................................... 348

N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies .............349

D-Lighting................................................................................... 354

Red-Eye Correction.................................................................. 355

Trim ............................................................................................... 356

Monochrome............................................................................. 357

Filter Effects................................................................................ 358

Color Balance............................................................................. 358

Image Overlay ...........................................................................359

Side-by-Side Comparison .....................................................362

O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu......................................364

Displaying Recent Settings ....................................................... 368

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Technical Notes 369

Compatible Lenses ...........................................................................370

Optional Flash Units (Speedlights).............................................. 377

Other Accessories ..............................................................................385

Caring for the Camera......................................................................391

Storage..............................................................................................391

Cleaning ...........................................................................................391

The Low-Pass Filter.......................................................................392

“Clean Now” ...............................................................................392

“Clean at Startup/Shutdown” ..............................................393

Manual Cleaning.......................................................................395

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions.......................... 398

Troubleshooting ................................................................................402

Error Messages ...................................................................................409

Appendix .............................................................................................. 417

Specifications......................................................................................428

Index.......................................................................................................438

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For Your Safety

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

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

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

warnings before using this Nikon product.

❚❚ WARNINGS

A 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.

A 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.

A Using the viewfinder diopter control

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

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A 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 Nikonauthorized service center for inspection.

A 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.

A 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.

A Keep out of reach of children

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

A 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.

A 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.

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A Observe proper precautions when

handling the quick charger

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

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

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

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

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

A 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.

A 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.

A 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.

A 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.

Notices

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No p art of t he ma nuals include d wit h 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.

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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 the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Inter ference Statement

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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

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

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CAUTIONS

Modifications

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

Interface Cables

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

Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNIN G: 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. Was h

hands after handling.

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

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Notices for Customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

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.

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 or 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.

ATT EN TI ON

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

• Cautions on certain copies a nd 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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Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please no te 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. Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. 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. 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.

Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery

The use of third-party

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A Before Taking Important Pictures

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

A Life-Long Learning

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

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

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

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

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

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Introduction

This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts.

Overview.............................................................................. pg. 2

Getting to Know the Camera ........................................... pg. 3

Camera Body ....................................................................................... pg. 3

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

The Viewfinder Display.................................................................. pg. 10

The Shooting Information Display ............................................ pg. 12

The Command Dials ....................................................................... pg. 16

Quick Start Guide ............................................................. pg. 22

Overview

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly

to get the most from the camera, and keep them where they will be read by all those who use the product.

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.

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. 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.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES

Nikon

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.

Camera Body

1 Release mode dial.......................85

2 Release mode dial

lock release....................................85

3 QUAL (image quality/size)

button ......................................65, 70

Two-button reset button ......196

4 Eyelet for camera strap.............21

5 WB (white balance)

button .......................141, 146, 147

6 ISO (ISO sensitivity) button.... 106

7 Accessory shoe

(for optional flash unit) .......... 384

8 BS-1 accessory shoe cover ....377

9 Power switch................................ 46

10 Shutter-release button ...... 53, 54

11 E (exposure compensation)

button...........................................128

Two-button reset button.......196

12 I (exposure mode)

button...........................................115

Q (format) button.....................43

13 Eyelet for camera strap ............. 21

14 Focal plane mark (E) ...............82

15 Control panel ..................................8

Camera Body (Continued)

1 Built-in flash ............................... 185

2 Flash pop-up button............... 185

3 M (flash mode) button ............185

Y (flash compensation)

button ..........................................190

4 Flash sync terminal

cover............................................. 384

5 Ten-pin remote terminal

cover....................................213, 389

6 Flash sync terminal.................. 384

7 Ten -pin re mote

terminal ..............................213, 389

8 Connector cover .............240, 255

9 HDMI mini-pin connector......257

10 Video connector........................255

11 USB connector................. 240, 245

12 DC-IN connector for

optional AC adapter EH-5a

or EH-5..........................................385

13 Lens release button................... 37

14 Focus-mode selector.......... 72, 81

15 Meter coupling lever...............430

16 Mirror ...........................89, 104, 395

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