Nikon D700OUTFIT, D7000KIT, D7000BODY User Manual

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Where to Find It

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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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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.

•

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/

xxiv

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

1 AF-assist illuminator ...............290

Self-timer lamp .........................103

Red-eye reduction lamp........ 188

2 Sub-command dial.....................16

3 Depth-of-field preview

button .................................115, 324

4 Fn button ......... 131, 135, 193, 320

5 Battery-chamber cover.............34

6 Battery-chamber cover

latch................................................. 34

7 Contact cover for optional

MB-D10 battery pack ..............385

8 CPU contacts

9 Mounting index ..........................36

10 Lens mount................................... 82

11 Tripod socket

12 Body cap ......................................388

Camera Body (Continued)

1 Viewfinder .....................................45

2 Viewfinder eyepiece...................45

3 Eyepiece shutter lever...............45

4 O (delete) button............... 56, 236

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

5 K (playback) button ....... 55, 218

6 Monitor.......................... 55, 89, 218

7 G (menu) button.......... 26, 259

8 L (protect) button................235

? (help) button .............................31

9 W (thumbnail/playback

zoom out) button.....................232

10 X (playback zoom in)

button...........................................234

11 J (OK) button.............................. 30

1 Diopter adjustment control ....45

2 Metering selector..................... 113

3 A (AE/AF lock)

button ............................78, 79, 325

4 B (AF-ON) button ..........73, 96

5 Main command dial...................16

6 Multi selector................................28

7 Center of multi selector............28

8 Focus selector lock..................... 76

9 Memory card slot cover............ 41

10 AF-area mode selector .............74

11 Memory card access

lamp .........................................42, 54

12 R (information display/quick

settings display) button ........... 12

The Control Panel

1 2

Shutter speed ...................... 118, 121

Exposure compensation

value................................................. 128

Flash compensation value ....... 190

ISO sensitivity................................ 106

White balance fine-tuning ....... 146

Color temperature....................... 147

White balance preset

number............................................ 157

Number of shots in exposure and flash bracketing

sequence ........................................ 131

Number of shots in WB

bracketing sequence.................. 135

Number of intervals for interval timer

photography ................................. 206

Focal length

(non-CPU lenses) ......................... 212

Shutter speed lock icon............. 326

Flexible program indicator....... 117

12 11 10

Exposure mode ............................ 114

Image size..........................................70

Image quality ...................................65

White balance fine-tuning

indicator.......................................... 146

White balance ............................... 140

Number of exposures

remaining ..........................................47

Number of shots remaining

before memory buffer fills...........87

Capture mode indicator............ 239

Preset white balance

recording indicator ..................... 151

Manual lens number................... 212

“K” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

exposures).........................................47

11 Flash mode..................................185

Multiple exposure

indicator.......................................... 200

17 18

13 Aperture (f-number).......... 119, 121

Aperture

(number of stops)............... 120, 373

Exposure and flash

bracketing increment ................ 132

WB bracketing increment......... 136

Number of shots per

interval ............................................ 206

Maximum aperture

(non-CPU lenses) ......................... 212

14 Aperture stop indicator....120, 373

15 Flash compensation

indicator.......................................... 190

16 Exposure compensation

indicator.......................................... 128

17 Flash sync indicator .................... 305

18 ISO sensitivity indicator............. 106

Auto ISO sensitivity

indicator.......................................... 108

19 “Clock not set” indicator .... 40, 410

26 25 24

23 22

20 MB-D10 battery indicator ......... 304

21 Battery indicator .............................46

22 Interval timer indicator.............. 206

23 Electronic analog exposure

display.............................................. 123

Exposure compensation ........... 128

Exposure and flash bracketing progress

indicator.......................................... 131

WB bracketing progress

indicator.......................................... 135

Tilt indicator................................... 322

24 “Beep” indicator ........................... 298

25 GPS connection indicator .........214

26 Exposure and flash

bracketing indicator ................... 131

WB bracketing indicator............ 135

27 Aperture lock icon .......................326

Color temperature indicator

....... 147

The Viewfinder Display

5678 109141311 15 1612 17

18 19 20

242321 22

1 Framing grid (displayed when

On is selected for Custom Setting d2; not displayed when DX format (24 × 16) is selected

for Image area; pg. 58).......... 298

2 AF area brackets...................45, 94

3 12-mm reference circle for

center-weighted metering... 112

4 Focus points........................ 76, 289

5 Focus indicator......................53, 82

6 Metering...................................... 112

7 Autoexposure (AE) lock .........126

8 Shutter speed lock icon......... 326

9 Shutter speed................... 118, 121

10 Aperture lock icon ...................326

11 Aperture (f-number) ......119, 121

Aperture

(number of stops).............120, 373

12 Exposure mode......................... 114

13 Flash compensation

indicator ......................................190

14 Exposure compensation

indicator ......................................128

15 ISO sensitivity............................ 106

16 Number of exposures

remaining...................................... 47

Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills... 53, 87 White balance recording

indicator.......................................151

Exposure compensation

value..............................................128

Flash compensation value.....190

17 Flash-ready indicator...............185

18 FV lock indicator .......................193

19 Flash sync indicator .................305

20 Aperture stop indicator .......... 120

21 Electronic analog exposure

display ..........................................123

Exposure compensation

display ..........................................128

Tilt indicator................................... 322

22 Battery indicator .........................46

23 Auto ISO sensitivity

indicator.......................................108

24 “K” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

exposures)..................................... 47

D No Battery

When the battery is totally exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder will dim. malfunction. The viewfinder display will return to normal when a fullycharged battery is inserted.

This is normal and does not indicate a

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 Shooting Information Display

Shooting information, including shutter speed, aperture, the number of exposures remaining, buffer capacity, and AF-area

mode, is displayed in the monitor when the R button is pressed. again to change selected settings (pg. 15). To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button a third time or press the shutter-release button halfway. monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about 10 seconds.

Press the R button

At default settings, the

R button

A See Also

For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay, pg. 297). For information on changing the color of the lettering in the shooting information display, see Custom Setting d7 (Shooting info display, pg. 301).

567 8

20 19

18 17

1 Exposure mode......................... 114

2 Flexible program indicator... 117

3 Shutter speed lock icon......... 326

4 Shutter speed................... 118, 121

Exposure compensation

value .............................................128

Flash compensation value.... 190

Number of shots in bracketing

sequence............................131, 135

Focal length

(non-CPU lenses)...................... 212

Color temperature................... 147

5 Color temperature

indicator ......................................147

Aperture stop indicator

....120, 373

7 Aperture lock icon ...................326

8 Aperture (f-number) ......119, 121

Aperture (number of stops)

.............120, 373

Bracketing increment....132, 136

Maximum aperture

(non-CPU lenses)...................... 212

9 Electronic analog exposure

display.......................................... 123

Exposure compensation ........... 128

Bracketing progress

indicator................................. 131, 135

10 11

131415

10 Camera battery indicator......... 46

11 MB-D10 battery type

display ..........................................304

MB-D10 battery indicator......303

12 “K” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

exposures)..................................... 47

13 Number of exposures

remaining ..................................... 87

Manual lens number ...............212

14 Auto-area AF indicator .............75

Focus points indicator ..............76

AF-area mode indicator ...........75

3D-tracking indicator .......75, 286

15 White balance............................140

White balance fine-tuning

indicator.......................................146

16 Image quality ............................... 64

17 Image size .....................................69

18 Vignette control........................276

19 Release mode (single frame/

continuous) indicator................ 84

Continuous shooting speed... 87

20 Flash sync indicator .................305

The Shooting Information Display (Continued)

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

42 41

40 39

21 ISO sensitivity indicator ......... 106

Auto ISO sensitivity indicator

........................................................ 108

22 Exposure compensation

indicator ......................................128

23 Flash compensation

indicator ......................................190

24 Exposure and flash

bracketing indicator................ 131

WB bracketing indicator........ 135

25 GPS connection indicator ..... 214

26 Metering...................................... 112

27 “Beep” indicator........................ 298

Multiple exposure indicator

29 Interval timer indicator .......... 206

30 Copyright Information

indicator ......................................343

31 Image comment indicator.... 335

29 30 31

32 33 34

3738 36

Active D-Lighting indicator

33 Color space indicator ..............181

34 Depth-of-field preview button

assignment .................................324

35 Fn button assignment .............320

36 AE-L/AF-L button

assignment .................................325

37 Picture Control indicator........163

38 Long exposure noise reduction

indicator.......................................277

39 Custom settings bank.............282

40 Shooting menu bank ..............269

41 High ISO noise reduction

... 200

indicator.......................................278

42 FV lock indicator .......................193

43 Flash mode........................185, 189

“Clock not set” indicator

....180

...40, 410

❚❚ The Quick Settings Display

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

Highlight items using

R button

1 Active D-Lighting..................... 180

2 Color space................................. 181

3 Depth-of-field preview button

assignment................................. 324

4 Fn button assignment............. 320

5 AE-L/AF-L button

assignment................................. 325

6 Picture Control...........................162

7 Long exposure noise

reduction .....................................277

8 Custom settings bank.............282

9 Shooting menu bank ..............269

10 High ISO noise reduction.......278

45678

A Viewing Button Assignments

0, 2, and 4 icons indicate the “button press” function (pg. 320) performed respectively by the depth-of-field preview button, Fn button, and AE-L/AF-L button. by 1, 3, and 5 icons. If separate functions have been assigned to “button press” and “button + dials,” the latter assignment can be viewed by pressing the W button.

The “button+dials” functions (pg. 323) are indicated

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 button

Flash mode/ Flash compensation

QUAL button

Image quality/ size

WB button

White balance

ISO button

ISO sensitivity

Fn button

Bracketing

Sub-command dial

E button

Exposure compensation

I button

Exposure mode

Main command dial

❚❚ Image Quality and Size

Press the QUAL button and rotate the command dials.

Set image quality (pg. 65)

QUAL button Main command dial Control panel

Choose an image size (pg. 70)

QUAL button Sub-command dial Control panel

❚❚ ISO Sensitivity

Press the ISO button and rotate the main command dial.

Set ISO sensitivity (pg. 106)

ISO button Control panel

Main command dial

❚❚ Exposure

Press the I button and rotate the main command dial to choose the exposure mode.

Choose the exposure mode (pg. 114)

I button Main command dial Control panel

Use the command dials to adjust exposure.

Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (exposure mode P; pg. 117)

Choose a shutter speed (exposure mode S or M; pp. 118, 121)

Exposure

mode e

Main

command dial

Control panel

Choose an aperture (exposure mode A or M; pp. 119, 121)

Exposure

mode f or h

Exposure

mode g or h

Main

command dial

Sub-command

dial

Control panel

Set exposure compensation (pg. 128)

Activate or cancel bracketing/ select number of shots in bracketing sequence (pp. 131, 134)

Select bracketing exposure increment (pg. 132)

E button Main command dial Control panel

Fn button Main command dial Control panel

Fn button Sub-command dial Control panel

A The Fn Button

Depending on the option selected for Custom Setting f5 (Assign FUNC. button, pg. 320), the Fn button and command dials can be used to adjust

bracketing settings (the default option), choose the image area, lock shutter speed and aperture, select shutter speed and aperture in steps of 1 EV, choose pre-specified lens data for non-CPU lenses, or select dynamic-area AF.

A The Depth-of-Field Preview and AE-L/AF-L Buttons

Depending on the options selected for Custom Settings f6 (Assign preview button, pg. 324) and f7 (Assign AE-L/AF-L button, pg. 325), the

depth-of-field preview and AE-L/AF-L buttons can be used with the command dials to perform the same functions as the Fn button.

❚❚ White Balance

Press the WB button and rotate the command dials.

Choose a white

balance setting (pg. 141)

WB button Main command dial Control panel

Fine-tune white balance (pg. 146), set color temperature (pg. 147), or choose a white balance preset (pg. 157)

WB button Sub-command dial Control panel

❚❚ Flash Settings

Press the M button and rotate the command dials.

Choose flash mode (pg. 185)

Adjust flash compensation (pg. 190)

M button Main command dial Control panel

M button Sub-command dial Control panel

Attaching the AN-D700 Camera Strap

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

The BM-9 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. To attach the cover, insert the projection on the top of the cover into the matching indentation above the camera monitor (q) and press the bottom of the cover until it clicks into place (w).

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

Quick Start Guide

Follow these steps for a quick start with your camera.

Charge the battery (pg. 32).

Insert the battery (pg. 34).

Attach a lens (pg. 36).

Insert a memory card (pg. 41).

Mounting

index

Turn the camera on (pg. 46).

For information on choosing a language and setting the time and date, see page

38. See page 45 for information on adjusting viewfinder focus.

Front

Check camera settings (pp. 46, 49).

Exposure mode

Image size

Image quality

White balance

Control panel Viewfinder display

Select single-servo autofocus (pp. 51, 72).

Rotate the focus-mode selector to S (single-servo autofocus).

Focus and shoot

Battery level

Number of exposures remaining

ISO sensitivity

(pp. 53, 54).

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

View the

Focus indicator

photograph (pg. 55).

Delete unwanted photos (pg. 56).

Press O twice to delete the current photograph.

K button

O button

Tutorial

This section describes how to use the camera menus, how to ready the camera for use, and how to take your first pictures and play them back.

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

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

Help ...................................................................................................... pg. 31

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Camera Menus

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

Tab s

Choose from playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, retouch, and My menus (see following page).

If “Q” icon is displayed, help for current item can be viewed by pressing L (Q) button (pg. 31).

G button

Slider shows position in current menu.

Current settings are shown by icons.

Menu options

Options in current menu.

❚❚ Menus

The following menus are available:

Menu Description

D Playback

C Shooting Adjust shooting settings (pg. 268). A Custom Settings Personalize camera settings (pg. 280).

B Setup

N Retouch

O My Menu

Adjust playback settings and manage photos (pg. 260).

Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup (pg. 331). Create retouched copies of existing photographs (pg. 349). Create a menu of custom options (pg. 364). If desired, a menu of recently-used settings can be displayed in place of My Menu (pg. 368).

Using Camera Menus

❚❚ Menu Controls

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

Multi selector

Cancel and return to previous menu

Move cursor up

Move cursor down

❚❚ Navigating the Menus

Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.

Select highlighted

item Select highlighted item or display submenu

J button

Select highlighted item

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.

G button

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.

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 points:

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

• While pressing 2 or the center of the multi selector 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 (pg. 54).

J button

Help

If a Q icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the L (Q) button. description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed. the display.

Press 1 or 3 to scroll through

L button

First Steps

Charge the Battery

The camera is powered by an EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied).

The EN-EL3e is not fully charged at shipment. shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-18a quick charger before use. fully recharge the battery when no charge remains.

About two and a quarter hours are required to

1 Plug the charger in.

Insert the AC adapter plug into the battery charger and plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.

2 Remove the terminal cover.

Remove the terminal cover from the battery.

To maximize

Li-ion BA

TTERY PACK

3 Insert the battery.

Insert the battery into the charger. The CHARGE lamp will blink while the battery charges.

4 Remove the battery when charging

is complete.

Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. and unplug the charger.

Remove the battery

Insert the Battery

1 Turn the camera off.

Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing

batteries.

2 Open the battery-chamber cover.

Open the battery-chamber cover on the bottom of the camera.

3 Insert the battery.

Insert the battery as shown at right.

4 Close the battery-chamber cover.

Power switch

❚❚ Removing the Battery

Before removing the battery, turn the camera off. To prevent short-circuits, replace the terminal cover when the battery is not in use.

D The Battery and Charger

Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xviii–xx and 398–401 of this manual.

the battery is not in use.

Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32 °F) or above 40°C (104 °F). Charge indoors at ambient temperatures in the vicinity of 5–35°C (41–95°F); for best results, charge the battery at temperatures above 20°C (68 °F). Battery capacity may temporarily drop if the battery is charged at low temperatures or used at a temperature below the temperature at which it was charged. If the battery is charged at a temperature below 5°C (41 °F), the battery life indicator in the Battery info (pg. 340) display may show a temporary decrease.

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

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

To prevent short-circuits, replace the terminal cover when

D Incompatible Batteries

This camera can not be used with EN-EL3 or EN-EL3a rechargeable Li-ion batteries for the D100, D70 series, or D50 or with the MS-D70 CR2 battery holder.

A EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries

The supplied EN-EL3e shares information with compatible devices, enabling the camera to show battery charge state in six levels (pg. 46). 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 (pg. 340).

Attach a Lens

Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed.

1 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap.

After confirming that the camera is off, remove the rear lens cap from the lens and remove the camera body cap.

2 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. careful not to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place.

Being

Mounting index

If the lens is equipped with an A-M or

M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/ A (autofocus with manual priority).

3 Remove the lens cap.

❚❚ 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 while turning the lens clockwise. 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 (pg. aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). See the lens manual for details.

370), lock

A Lens

An AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens is used in this manual for illustrative purposes.

Focal length

scale

Lens cap

Zoom ring

Mounting index

Focal length index

CPU contacts

Focus mode switch (pg. 36)

VR (vibration reduction) ON/OFF switch

Focus ring (pg. 81)

(pg. 370)

Rear cover

Basic Setup

The language option in the setup menu is automatically highlighted the first time menus are displayed. Choose a language and set the time and date. set, B will blink in the monitor and the time and date recorded with photographs will be incorrect.

Note that if the time and date are not

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Select Language.

Press G to display the camera menus, then select Language in the setup menu. For information on using menus, see “Using Camera Menus” (pg. 28).

3 Select a language.

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

Power switch

G button

4 Select World time.

Select Wo rld tim e and press 2.

5 Set time zone.

A time-zone selection dialog will be displayed. 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.

Press 4 or 2

6 Turn daylight saving time

on or off.

Daylight saving time options will be displayed. 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.

Daylight

7 Set the date and time.

The dialog shown at right will be displayed. select an item, 1 or 3 to change. Press J when the clock is set to the current date and time.

Press 4 or 2 to

8 Set date format.

Press 1 or 3 to choose the order in which the year, month, and day will be displayed and press J.

9 Exit to shooting mode.

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

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 EH-5a or EH-5 AC adapter (pg. 385). 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. reset as necessary.

Two days of charging will power the clock for about three

Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and

Insert a Memory Card

The camera stores photographs on Type I CompactFlash memory cards (available separately; pg. 390). and microdrives can not be used. how to insert and format a memory card.

1 Turn the camera off.

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

Type II CompactFlash cards

The following section describes

Power switch

2 Open the card slot cover.

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

3 Insert the memory card.

Insert the memory card with the front label toward the monitor (q). memory card is fully inserted, the eject button will pop up (w) and the green access lamp will light briefly.

D Inserting Memory Cards

Insert the memory card terminals first.

Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Check to be sure that the card is in the correct orientation.

When the

Front

Access lamp

Direction of insertion

Te rm in a ls

Front

4 Close the card slot cover.

Close (q) and latch (w) the card slot cover.

❚❚ Removing Memory Cards

1 Turn the camera off.

Confirm that the access lamp is off and turn the camera off.

2 Remove the memory card.

Open the memory card slot cover and press the eject button (q) to partially eject the card (w). then be removed by hand. on the memory card while pressing the eject button. the camera or memory card.

Failure to observe this precaution could damage

The memory card can

Do not push

Access lamp

Formatting Memory Cards

Memory cards must be formatted before first use. Format the card as described below.

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 (pg. 238).

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the Q buttons.

Hold the Q (I and O) buttons down simultaneously for approximately two seconds.

A blinking C will appear in the shutter-speed displays in the control panel and viewfinder. To exit without formatting the memory card, wait six seconds (the default setting) until C stops blinking or press any button other than the Q (I and O) buttons.

Power switch

O button

I button

3 Press the Q buttons again.

Press the Q (I and O) buttons together a second time while C is blinking to format the memory card. Do not

remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting.

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

D Memory Cards

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

• Memory cards that have been formatted in a computer or other device must be reformatted in the camera before they can be used for recording or playback.

• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not

remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

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

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

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

could damage the card.

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

Observe due caution when

A No Memory Card

If no memory card is inserted, the control panel and viewfinder will show S. If the camera is turned off with a charged EN-EL3e battery and no memory card inserted, S will be displayed in the control panel.

A See Also

See page 332 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. viewfinder is in focus before shooting.

Check that the display in the

1 Lift the diopter adjustment control.

Remove the lens cap, turn the camera on, and pull the diopter adjustment control out (q).

2 Focus the viewfinder.

Rotate the diopter control until the viewfinder display, focus points, and AF area brackets are in sharp focus.

3 Replace the diopter adjustment

control.

Push the diopter adjustment control back in (e).

A Diopter Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses

Corrective lenses (available separately; pg. 386) can be used to further adjust viewfinder diopter. Before attaching a diopter-adjustment viewfinder lens, remove the DK-17 viewfinder eyepiece by closing the viewfinder shutter to release the eyepiece lock (q) and then unscrewing the eyepiece as shown at right (w).

AF area bracket

Focus point

Basic Photography and Playback

Turn the Camera On

Before taking photographs, turn the camera on and check the battery level and number of exposures remaining as described

below.

1 Turn the camera on.

Turn the camera on. The control panel will turn on and the display in the viewfinder will light.

Power switch

2 Check the battery level.

Check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder.

Icon

DescriptionControl panel Viewfi nder

L — Battery fully charged. K —

Battery partially discharged.J —

I —

H d

(blinks)

* No icon displayed when camera is powered by optional AC adapter.

(blinks)

Low battery. Prepare to charge battery or ready spare battery. Shutter release disabled. Charge or exchange battery.

3 Check the number of exposures

remaining.

The exposure-count displays in the control panel and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings. When this number reaches zero, A will flash in the exposure-count displays while the shutter-speed displays will show a blinking n or j.

A Large-Capacity Memory Cards

When enough memory remains on the memory card to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings, the number of exposures remaining will be shown in thousands, rounded down to the nearest hundred (e.g., if there is room for approximately 1,260 exposures, the exposure count display will show 1.2 K).

A LCD Illuminators

Holding the power switch in the D position activates the exposure meters and control panel backlights (LCD illuminators), allowing the display to be read in the dark. switch is released, the illuminator will

remain lit for six seconds (at default settings) while the camera exposure meters are active or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated to D again.

After the power

Power switch

A Auto Meter Off

At default settings, the shutter speed and aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder will turn off if no operations are performed for about six seconds (auto meter off), reducing the drain on the battery. shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display in the viewfinder (pg. 54).

6 s

Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Exposure meters on

The length of time before the exposure meters turn off automatically can be adjusted using Custom Setting c2 (Auto meter-off delay, pg. 296).

A Camera Off Display

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

Control panel

Press the

Adjust Camera Settings

This tutorial describes how to take photos at default settings.

1 Check camera settings.

Exposure mode

Image size

Image quality

White balance ISO sensitivity

Control panel Viewfinder display

Default settings are listed below.

Option Default Description Page

Image

quality

Image size

ISO

sensitivity

White

balancev(Auto)

Exposure

mode

NORM

(JPEG

normal)

(Large)

200

Programmed

(

auto

Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 8 (Size priority selected for JPEG compression).

FX format images are 4,256 × 2,832 pixels in size. ISO sensitivity (digital equivalent of film speed) set to ISO 200.

White balance is adjusted automatically for natural colors under most types of lighting.

Camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most

)

situations.

Ideal for snapshots.

106

140

114

Focu s point

Center

focus point

(single-

point AF)

Focus point

Viewfinder focus point display is shown

Camera focuses on subject in center

above. focus point when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

2 Choose exposure mode e.

Press the I button and rotate the main command dial to select exposure

The camera will automatically

mode e. adjust shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations.

I button

Main command dial

3 Choose single frame

release mode.

Hold the release mode dial lock release down and turn the release mode dial to S (single frame). camera will take one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed.

At this setting, the

4 Choose single-point AF.

Rotate the AF-area mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to K (single-point

At this setting, the user

AF). can choose the focus point.

Release mode dial lock release

Release mode dial

AF-area mode selector

5 Choose single-servo

autofocus.

Rotate the focus-mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to S (single-servo autofocus). camera will automatically focus on the subject in the selected focus point when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. focus.

At this setting, the

Pictures can only be taken when the camera is in

Focus-mode selector

6 Choose matrix metering.

Rotate the metering selector to a (matrix metering). metering uses information from the 1,005-segment RGB sensor to ensure optimal results for the entire frame.

Matrix

Metering selector

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. lightly against your torso for support and

place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep you upper body stable.

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

For information on framing photographs in the monitor, see page 89.

Keep your elbows propped

Focus and Shoot

1 Press the shutter-

release button halfway to focus (pg. 54).

At default settings, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus point. Frame a photo in the viewfinder with the main subject positioned in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway. to focus, a beep will sound and the in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder. illuminator may light automatically to assist the focus operation.

Viewfinder display Description

I Subject in focus.

2 Focus point is between camera and subject.

4 Focus point is behind subject.

(blinks)

If the subject is dark, the AF-assist

Camera unable to focus on subject in focus point using autofocus.

Focus indicator

If the camera is able

Buffer capacity

While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus will lock and the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory buffer (“t”; pg. 87) will be shown in the viewfinder display.

For information on what to do if the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, see “Getting Good Results with Autofocus” (pg. 80).

2 Press the shutter-release

button the rest of the way down to shoot.

Smoothly press the shutter-

release-button the rest of the way down to take the picture. While the photograph is being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to the card slot cover will light.

Access lamp

D The Memory Card Access Lamp

Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source until the memory card access lamp has gone out.

A The Shutter-Release Button

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

The camera focuses

Focus Take photograph

Viewing Photographs

NOROR

MALAL

1 Press the K button.

A photograph will be displayed in the monitor.

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 (pg. 220).

AUTO 0, 0

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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 (pg. 265), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor for about 4 s (the default setting) after shooting.

Deleting Unwanted Photographs

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

deleted.

1 Display the photograph.

Display the photograph you wish to delete as described in “Viewing Photographs” on the previous page.

K button

2 Delete the photograph.

Press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed.

Note that photographs can not be recovered once

O button

Press the O button again to delete the image and return to playback.

To exit without deleting the picture, press K.

A Delete

To delete multiple images, use the Delete option in the playback menu (pg. 262).

Image Recording Options

This section describes how to choose image area, quality, and size.

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

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

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

Image Area

The camera’s FX format (36.0 × 23.9 mm) image sensor can be used to record pictures with an image area (picture angle) equivalent to a 35 mm (135) format film camera. Image area option in the shooting menu.

the default setting of Auto DX crop, the camera will automatically crop pictures to the DX picture angle when a DX format lens is attached. 35 mm picture angle.

❚❚ Auto DX Crop

Choose whether to automatically select a DX crop when a DX lens is attached.

Option Description

(default)

Image area is selected using the

The Choose image area option can be used to select a

Camera automatically selects DX crop when DX lens is attached.

Off Crop selected for Choose image area is used.

❚❚ Choose Image Area

Choose the image area used when Off is selected for Auto DX crop (pg. 61).

Option Description

Images are recorded in FX format using the full area of the image sensor (36.0 × 23.9 mm), producing a picture angle equivalent to a Nikkor lens on a 35 mm format camera. The edges of pictures taken with DX format lenses will be blacked out. An area at the center of the image sensor 23.5 × 15.6 mm (shown by the DX format crop in the viewfinder) is used to record pictures in DX format. To calculate the approximate focal length of the lens in 35 mm format, multiply by 1.5.

DX format

crop

FX format (36x24)

DX format (24x16)

A The DX Format Crop

If Auto (the default setting) or On is selected for Custom Setting a6 (AF point illumination), the DX format crop is shown by a frame in the

viewfinder when DX format is active. If Off is selected, the area outside the DX format crop is indicated by a transparent mask.

DX format crop

A DX Lenses

DX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller picture angle than lenses for 35 mm format cameras. off and FX format (36 × 24) is selected for Image area when a DX lens is attached, the edges of the image may be eclipsed. This may not be apparent in the viewfinder, but when the images are played back you may notice a drop in resolution or that the edges of the picture are blacked out.

If Auto DX crop is

DX format (24 × 16) image circle

DX format

FX format

FX format (36 × 24) image circle

Image area can be set using the Image area option in the shooting menu or (if image area is assigned to the Fn button) by pressing the Fn button and rotating the main command dial.

❚❚ The Image Area Menu

1 Select Image area.

Highlight Image area in the shooting menu (pg. 268) and press 2.

2 Choose an option.

Highlight Auto DX crop or Choose image area and

press 2.

3 Adjust settings.

Choose an option and press J. The selected crop is displayed in the viewfinder (pg. 59).

❚❚ The Fn Button

1 Assign image area to the Fn button.

Select Choose image area for Custom Setting f5, Assign FUNC. button > FUNC. button + dials (pg. 323).

2 Choose the image area.

Press the Fn button and rotate the main command dial until the desired crop is displayed in the viewfinder (pg. 59). This operation can not be performed while a multiple exposure is being recorded (pg. 201).

The option currently selected for image area can be viewed by pressing the Fn button to display the image area in the viewfinder, control panel, or shooting information display. FX format is displayed as “36 – 24”, DX format as “24 – 16”.

Fn button

Main command

dial

D Auto DX Crop

The Fn button can not be used to select image area when a DX lens is attached and Auto DX crop is on.

A The Fn, Depth-of-Field Preview, and AE-L/AF-L Buttons

Changes to image area settings can be made using the Fn button (the default setting, see Custom Setting f5, Assign FUNC. button, pg. 320), the depth-of-field preview button (Custom setting f6, Assign preview

button, pg. 324), or the AE-L/AF-L button (Custom Setting f7, Assign AE-L/ AF-L button, pg. 325).

combined with options using “+dials.”

Note that some “button press” options can not be

A Image Size

Image size varies with the option selected for image area.

Image Quality

The following image quality options are available:

Option File type Description

Raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card in Nikon Electronic Format (NEF). Use with images that will be

NEF (RAW) NEF

TIFF (RGB)

JPEG fine

JPEG normal

JPEG basic

NEF (RAW)+

JPEG fine

NEF (RAW)+

JPEG normal

NEF (RAW)+

JPEG basic

* Size priority selected for JPEG compression.

(RGB)

JPEG

NEF/ JPEG

transferred to a computer for printing or processing. Note that once transferred to a computer, NEF (RAW) images can only be viewed using compatible software such as ViewNX (supplied; pg. 238) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; pg. 388). Record uncompressed TIFF-RGB images at a bit

TIFF

depth of 8 bits per channel (24-bit color). TIFF is supported by a wide variety of imaging applications. Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1:4 (fine image quality). Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1:8 (normal image quality). Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1:16 (basic image quality). Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW) image and one fine-quality JPEG image. Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW) image and one normal-quality JPEG image. Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW) image and one basic-quality JPEG image.

A File Size

See page 423 for information on the number of pictures that can be recorded at different image quality and size settings.

Image quality is set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel.

QUAL button

Main command dial

Control panel

A The Image Quality Menu

Image quality can also be adjusted using the Image quality option in the shooting menu (pg. 268).

A NEF (RAW) Recording

The NEF (RAW) recording item in the shooting menu controls compression (pg. 67) and bit depth (pg. 68) for NEF (RAW) images.

A JPEG Compression

JPEG images can be compressed for relatively uniform file size or optimal image quality. be used to choose the type of compression (pg. 67).

A NEF (RAW)+JPEG

When photographs taken at NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine, NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal, or NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic are viewed on the camera, only the

JPEG image will be displayed. are deleted, both NEF and JPEG images will be deleted.

The JPEG compression option in the shooting menu can

When photographs taken at these settings

A “+NEF (RAW)”

If +NEF (RAW) is selected for Custom Setting f5 (Assign FUNC. button, pg. 320) and image quality is set to JPEG fine, JPEG normal, or JPEG basic, an NEF (RAW) copy will be recorded with the next picture taken after the Fn button is pressed. panel until the picture is taken. To e x i t without recording an NEF (RAW) copy, press the Fn button again before taking the picture. This function can also be assigned to the depth-offield preview button (pg. 324) or the AE-L/AF-L button (pg. 325).

“RAW” will be displayed in the control

Fn button

❚❚ The JPEG Compression Menu

The JPEG compression item in the shooting menu offers the following options for JPEG images:

Option Description

Size priority

(default)

P Optimal quality

Images are compressed to produce relatively uniform file size. Quality varies with scene recorded. Optimal image quality. File size varies with scene recorded.

❚❚ The NEF (RAW) Recording Menu: Type

The NEF (RAW) recording > Typ e item in the shooting menu offers the following compression options for NEF (RAW) images:

Option Description

Lossless

compressed

(default)

O Compressed

Uncompressed

NEF images are compressed using a reversible algorithm, reducing file size by about 20–40% with no effect on image quality. NEF images are compressed using a nonreversible algorithm, reducing file size by about 40–55% with almost no effect on image quality. NEF images are not compressed. Recording time increases slightly.

❚❚ The NEF (RAW) Recording Menu: NEF (RAW) Bit Depth

The NEF (RAW) recording > NEF (RAW) bit depth item in the shooting menu offers the following bit-depth options for NEF (RAW) images:

Option Description

12-bit

(default)

r 14-bit

NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit-depth of 12 bits.

NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit-depth of 14 bits, producing files larger than 12-bit files but increasing the color data recorded.

A NEF (RAW) Images

Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. separately) or ViewNX (supplied), NEF (RAW) images have the dimensions given for large (L-size) images.

When opened in software such as Capture NX 2 (available

Image Size

Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from Large (the default option), Medium, or Small (note that image size varies depending on the option selected for Image area, pg. 58):

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

FX format

(36 × 24)

DX format

(24 × 16)

* Approximate size when printed at 200 dpi. Print size in inches equals image

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

L 4,256 × 2,832 54.1 × 36.0/21.3 × 14.2

M 3,184 × 2,120 40.4 × 26.9/15.9 × 20.6

S 2,128 × 1,416 27.0 × 18.0/10.6 × 7.1 L 2,784 × 1,848 35.4 × 23.5/13.9 × 9.2

M 2,080 × 1,384 26.4 × 17.6/10.4 × 6.9

S 1,392 × 920 17.7 × 11.7/7.0 × 4.6

Print size decreases as printer resolution

Image size can be set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired option is displayed in the control panel.

QUAL button

Sub-command dial

Control panel

A The Image Size Menu

Image size can also be adjusted using the Image size option in the shooting menu (pg. 268).

Focus

– Controlling How the Camera Focuses

This section describes the options that control how your camera focuses.

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

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

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

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

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

Focus Mode

Focus mode is controlled by the

Focus-mode selector

focus-mode selector on the front of the camera.

There are two autofocus (AF) modes, in which the camera focuses automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and one manual focus mode, in which focus must be adjusted manually using the

focusing ring on the lens:

Option Description

Camera focuses when shutter-

Single-servo

Continuous-

servo AF

Manual (pg. 81)

release button is pressed halfway.

Focus locks when in-focus

indicator (I) appears in

viewfinder, and remains locked

while shutter-release button is

pressed halfway (focus lock). At

default settings, shutter can only

be released when in-focus

indicator is displayed (focus

priority).

Camera focuses continuously while shutter-release button

is pressed halfway. If subject moves, camera will engage

predictive focus tracking (pg. 73) to predict final distance to

subject and adjust focus as necessary. At default settings,

shutter can be released whether or not subject is in focus

(release priority).

Camera does not focus automatically; focus must be

adjusted manually using the lens focusing ring. If

maximum aperture of lens is f/5.6 or faster, viewfinder

focus indicator can be used to confirm focus (electronic

range finding; pg. 82), but photographs can be taken at any

time, whether or not subject is in focus.

Focus indicator

Choose single-servo AF for landscapes and other stationary subjects. Continuous-servo AF may be a better choice with erraticallymoving subjects. Manual focus is recommended when the camera is unable to focus using autofocus.

A The B Button

Autofocus can also be activated by pressing the

B button.

B button

A Predictive Focus Tracking

In continuous-servo AF, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward or away from the camera while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway or the B button is pressed. allows the camera to track focus while attempting to predict where the subject will be when the shutter is released.

This

A See Also

For information on using focus priority in continuous-servo AF, see Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, pg. 283). using release priority in single-servo AF, see Custom Setting a2 (AF-S priority selection, pg. 284). For information on preventing the camera from focusing when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, see Custom Setting a5 (AF activation, pg. 287).

For information on

AF-Area Mode

AF-area mode determines how the focus point is selected in autofocus mode. rotate the AF-area mode selector. The following options are available:

To select the AF-area mode,

AF-area mode selector

Mode Description

Single-

point AF

Dynamic-

area AF

Auto-area

User selects focus point manually; camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only. Use for relatively static compositions with subjects that will stay in selected focus point.

• In continuous-servo AF (pg 72), user selects focus point manually; if subject briefly leaves selected focus point, camera will focus based on information from surrounding points. Number of focus points used can be selected from 9, 21, and 51 using Custom Setting a3 (Dynamic AF area, pg. 285). If 51 points (3D-tracking) is selected for Custom Setting a3, focus point will be selected automatically using 3D-tracking.

• In single-servo AF, user selects focus point manually; camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only.

Camera automatically detects subject and selects focus point. If type G or D lens is used (pg. 370), camera can distinguish human subjects from background for improved subject detection. In single-servo AF, active focus points are highlighted for about one second after camera focuses. Active focus points are not displayed in continuous-servo AF.

Nikon D700OUTFIT, D7000KIT, D7000BODY User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Q&A Index

For Your Safety

Notices

Introduction

Overview

Getting to Know the Camera

Camera Body

The Control Panel

The Viewfinder Display

The Shooting Information Display

The Command Dials

Quick Start Guide

Tutorial

Camera Menus

Using Camera Menus

Help

First Steps

Charge the Battery

Insert the Battery

Attach a Lens

Basic Setup

Insert a Memory Card

Formatting Memory Cards

Adjust Viewfinder Focus

Basic Photography and Playback

Deleting Unwanted Photographs

Image Recording Options

Image Area

Image Quality

Image Size

Focus

Focus Mode

AF-Area Mode