Nikon D800, D800EFXBODY, D800BODY, D800 E User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

User's Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. This manual is for both D800 and D800E digital cameras; save where otherwise noted, operations are identical. Illustrations show the D800.

To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all those who use the product.

Symbols and Conventions

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

This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before

use to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes; information that should be read before

using the camera.

This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.

Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in bold.

Camera Settings

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

Help

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

Digitutor

Digitutor, a series of “watch and learn” manuals in movie form, is available from the following website:

http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html

A For Your Safety

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

Where to Find It

Find what you’re looking for from:

The Table of Contents..............................................................

The Q&A Index.........................................................................

The Quick Start Guide .............................................................0xxi

The Index..................................................................................0441

Error Messages ........................................................................0417

Troubleshooting......................................................................0412

Introduction 0 1

Tut ori al 0 15

Live View Photography 0 45

Movie Live View 0 59

Image Recording Options 0 79

Focus 0 91

Release Mode 0 103

ISO Sensitivity 0 109

Exposure 0 115

White Balance 0 145

Image Enhancement 0 163

Flash Photography 0 181

Other Shooting Options 0 193

More About Playback 0 219

Connections 0 239

Menu Guide 0 259

Technical Notes 0 371

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Q&A Index

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

Taking Photographs

Shooting and Framing Options

Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? xxi, 37 Can I frame photos in the monitor (C live view photography)? Can I shoot movies (1 movie live view)? 59 Can I join photographs taken at regular intervals to create a time-lapse movie?

Release Modes

Can I take photos in quick succession? 103 How do I take pictures with the self-timer? 106

Focus

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

Exposure

Can I make photos brighter or darker? 130 How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights?174, 176

Using the Flash

How do I use the flash? 181

Image Quality and Size

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

Viewing Photographs

Playback

How do I view photographs on the camera? 219 How do I view more information about a photo? 222 Can I view photos in an automatic slide show? 267 Can I view photos on a TV? 256 Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? 233

Deletion

How do I delete unwanted photos? 234

207

84–87

Retouching Photographs

How do I create retouched copies of photos? 341 How do I make JPEG copies of RAW (NEF) photos? 353 Can I create a copy of a photo that looks like a painting? Can I trim movie footage on the camera or save movie stills?

359

Menus and Settings

How do I use the menus? 15 How do I keep the displays from turning off? 291, 292 How do I focus the viewfinder? 35 How do I set the camera clock? 27, 329 How do I format memory cards? 32

How do I restore default settings?

How do I get help for a menu or message? 18

Connections

How do I copy photos to a computer? 239 How do I print photos? 247 Can I print the date of recording on my photos? 250

Maintenance and Optional Accessories

What memory cards can I use? 434 What lenses can I use? 371 What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use? 380 What other accessories are available for my camera? What software is available for my camera? How do I clean the camera? 393 Where should I take my camera for servicing and

repairs?

193, 270,

280

387, 389

400

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

For Your Safety .................................................................................... xiii

Notices.................................................................................................... xvi

Quick Start Guide.................................................................................xxi

Introduction 1

Package Contents...................................................................................1

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

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

The Control Panel.............................................................................. 6

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

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

The BM-12 Monitor Cover ............................................................14

Tutorial 15

Camera Menus...................................................................................... 15

Using Camera Menus .....................................................................16

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

First Steps ............................................................................................... 19

Charge the Battery ..........................................................................19

Insert the Battery .............................................................................21

Attach a Lens.....................................................................................24

Basic Setup.........................................................................................26

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

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

Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...............................................................35

Basic Photography and Playback .................................................. 37

Turn the Camera On....................................................................... 37

Ready the Camera........................................................................... 39

Focus and Shoot.............................................................................. 40

Viewing Photographs.................................................................... 43

Deleting Unwanted Photographs............................................. 44

Live View Photography 45

Focusing in Live View .................................................................... 48

The Live View Display: Live View Photography ...................51

The Information Display: Live View Photography............... 54

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

Movie Live View 59

Indices................................................................................................. 63

The Live View Display: Movie Live View ................................. 64

The Information Display: Movie Live View............................. 66

Image Area ........................................................................................67

Movie Settings .................................................................................70

Viewing Movies .................................................................................... 72

Editing Movies ...................................................................................... 74

Trimming Movies ............................................................................ 74

Saving Selected Frames................................................................ 77

Image Recording Options 79

Image Area............................................................................................. 79

Image Quality........................................................................................ 84

Image Size .............................................................................................. 87

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

Focus 91

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

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

AF-Area Mode...................................................................................93

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

Focus Lock..........................................................................................98

Manual Focus ......................................................................................101

Release Mode 103

Choosing a Release Mode ..............................................................103

Power Source and Frame Rate................................................. 104

Self-Timer Mode.................................................................................106

Mirror up Mode ..................................................................................108

ISO Sensitivity 109

Manual Adjustment ..........................................................................109

Auto ISO Sensitivity Control ..........................................................111

Exposure 115

Metering ...............................................................................................115

Exposure Mode...................................................................................117

e: Programmed Auto ..................................................................118

f: Shutter-Priority Auto ..............................................................119

g: Aperture-Priority Auto ...........................................................120

h: Manual......................................................................................... 122

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

Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock...............................................126

Autoexposure (AE) Lock ..................................................................128

Exposure Compensation.................................................................130

Bracketing ............................................................................................132

White Balance 145

White Balance Options ....................................................................145

Fine-Tuning White Balance............................................................148

Choosing a Color Temperature ....................................................152

Preset Manual .....................................................................................154

Image Enhancement 163

Picture Controls..................................................................................163

Selecting a Picture Control........................................................163

Modifying Existing Picture Controls.......................................165

Creating Custom Picture Controls..........................................169

Sharing Custom Picture Controls............................................172

Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows .........................174

Active D-Lighting..........................................................................174

High Dynamic Range (HDR) ......................................................176

Flash Photography 181

Using the Built-in Flash.................................................................... 181

Flash Modes ....................................................................................183

Flash Compensation.........................................................................188

FV Lock ..................................................................................................190

Other Shooting Options 193

Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings .......................193

Multiple Exposure .............................................................................195

Interval Timer Photography ..........................................................201

Time-Lapse Photography ...............................................................207

Non-CPU Lenses.................................................................................212

Using a GPS Unit ................................................................................215

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More About Playback 219

Viewing Images ..................................................................................219

Full-Frame Playback .................................................................... 219

Thumbnail Playback .................................................................... 219

Playback Controls ........................................................................ 220

Photo Information.............................................................................222

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........................................231

Protecting Photographs from Deletion.....................................233

Deleting Photographs .....................................................................234

Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback..................................... 234

The Playback Menu...................................................................... 236

Connections 239

Connecting to a Computer ............................................................239

Before Connecting the Camera............................................... 239

Direct USB Connection............................................................... 243

Ethernet and Wireless Networks............................................. 245

Printing Photographs.......................................................................247

Connecting the Printer............................................................... 248

Printing Pictures One at a Time............................................... 249

Printing Multiple Pictures.......................................................... 251

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set .................................254

Viewing Photographs on TV ..........................................................256

HDMI Options ................................................................................257

Menu Guide 259

D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ...............................259

Playback Folder......................................................................... 260

Hide Image ................................................................................. 260

Playback Display Options...................................................... 261

Copy Image(s) ...........................................................................262

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

After Delete................................................................................ 266

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Rotate Tall ...................................................................................266

Slide Show...................................................................................267

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

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

Extended Menu Banks............................................................270

Storage Folder...........................................................................271

File Naming.................................................................................273

Color Space.................................................................................274

Vignette Control .......................................................................275

Auto Distortion Control .........................................................276

Long Exposure NR

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

High ISO NR ................................................................................277

A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings ..............278

Custom Settings Bank.............................................................280

a: Autofocus ....................................................................................281

a1: AF-C Priority Selection.....................................................281

a2: AF-S Priority Selection .....................................................282

a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On........................................283

a4: AF Activation.......................................................................283

a5: AF point Illumination .......................................................284

a6: Focus Point Wrap-Around..............................................284

a7: Number of Focus Points..................................................285

a8: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator..........................................286

b: Metering/Exposure..................................................................287

b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value ..............................................287

b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl ...........................................287

b3: Exp./Flash Comp. Step Value ........................................287

b4: Easy Exposure Compensation ......................................288

b5: Center-Weighted Area ....................................................289

b6: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure ........................................290

c: Timers/AE Lock ..........................................................................290

c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L .........................................290

c2: Auto Meter-off Delay........................................................291

c3: Self-Timer..............................................................................291

c4: Monitor off Delay...............................................................292

d: Shooting/Display ..................................................................... 292

d1: Beep....................................................................................... 292

d2: CL Mode Shooting Speed .............................................. 293

d3: Max. Continuous Release............................................... 293

d4: Exposure Delay Mode .....................................................293

d5: File Number Sequence ...................................................294

d6: Viewfinder Grid Display.................................................. 295

d7: ISO Display and Adjustment......................................... 295

d8: Screen Tips .......................................................................... 295

d9: Information Display .........................................................296

d10: LCD Illumination............................................................. 296

d11: MB-D12 Battery Type.................................................... 297

d12: Battery Order ...................................................................298

e: Bracketing/Flash....................................................................... 299

e1: Flash Sync Speed............................................................... 299

e2: Flash Shutter Speed .........................................................300

e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash .......................................... 301

e4: Modeling Flash................................................................... 307

e5: Auto Bracketing Set ......................................................... 307

e6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)............................................. 308

e7: Bracketing Order ............................................................... 308

f: Controls ........................................................................................309

f1: D Switch................................................................................ 309

f2: Multi Selector Center Button ......................................... 309

f3: Multi Selector....................................................................... 310

f4: Assign Fn Button................................................................ 311

f5: Assign Preview Button ..................................................... 315

f6: Assign AE-L/AF-L button ................................................. 315

f7: Shutter Spd & Aperture Lock ......................................... 316

f8: Assign BKT Button.............................................................. 316

f9: Customize Command Dials............................................ 317

f10: Release Button to Use Dial ........................................... 318

f11: Slot Empty Release Lock ...............................................319

f12: Reverse Indicators ...........................................................319

f13: Assign MB-D12 AF-ON................................................... 320

g: Movie ............................................................................................321

g1: Assign Fn Button ...............................................................321

g2: Assign Preview Button ....................................................322

g3: Assign AE-L/AF-L button ................................................323

g4: Assign Shutter Button .....................................................324

B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup...............................................325

Format Memory Card..............................................................326

Monitor Brightness ..................................................................326

Image Dust Off Ref Photo......................................................327

Flicker Reduction......................................................................329

Time Zone and Date................................................................329

Language.....................................................................................330

Auto Image Rotation...............................................................331

Battery Info .................................................................................332

Image Comment.......................................................................333

Save/Load Settings..................................................................335

Virtual Horizon...........................................................................337

AF Fine-Tune ..............................................................................338

Eye-Fi Upload.............................................................................339

Firmware Version......................................................................340

N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies .............341

D-Lighting...................................................................................344

Red-Eye Correction..................................................................345

Trim................................................................................................346

Monochrome .............................................................................347

Filter Effects ................................................................................348

Color Balance .............................................................................349

Image Overlay............................................................................350

NEF (RAW) Processing.............................................................353

Resize ............................................................................................355

Quick Retouch ...........................................................................357

Straighten....................................................................................357

Distortion Control ....................................................................358

Fisheye .........................................................................................358

Color Outline..............................................................................359

Color Sketch ...............................................................................359

Perspective Control .................................................................360

Miniature Effect ........................................................................361

Selective Color ..........................................................................362

Side-by-Side Comparison .....................................................364

O My Menu/m Recent Settings ....................................................366

Technical Notes 371

Compatible Lenses............................................................................371

Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)..............................................380

The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS).......................... 381

Other Accessories ..............................................................................387

Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter................. 391

Caring for the Camera......................................................................393

Storage ............................................................................................. 393

Cleaning........................................................................................... 393

The Low-Pass Filter ......................................................................394

“Clean Now”............................................................................... 394

“Clean at Startup/Shutdown”.............................................. 396

Manual Cleaning ......................................................................397

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions..........................401

Defaults .................................................................................................405

Exposure Program.............................................................................411

Troubleshooting ................................................................................412

Error Messages....................................................................................417

Specifications ......................................................................................423

Approved Memory Cards ...............................................................434

Memory Card Capacity ....................................................................436

Battery Life ...........................................................................................439

Index.......................................................................................................441

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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.

❚❚ WARNI NGS

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 adjustment

control

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

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.

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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. note that small parts constitute a chocking hazard. swallow any part of this equipment, consult a physician immediately.

In addition,

Should a child

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 Do not remain in contact with the

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

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

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 charger

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

Fai lure

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 Do not aim a flash at the operator of a

motor vehicle

Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

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

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

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

Notices for Customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

Notices for Customers in Europe

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

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

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

ATT EN TI ON

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

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

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this

symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. household waste.

• For more information, contact the

retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

Do not dispose of as

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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

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

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

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thi s 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. 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.

If this equipment does cause

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.

hands after handling.

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

D800/D800E

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

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”

The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.

Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.

The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproduc tions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

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

AVC Pate nt Portfol io Licen se

HIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CON SUMER TO (I) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (II) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FO R ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE

http://www.mpegla.com

Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers,

The use of third-party

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.

ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON

WARRANTY.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON

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.

accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional

flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or

serviced.

Nikon

Any

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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.

damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

Nikon will not be held liable for

A Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing

product support and education, continually-updated information is

available on-line at the following sites:

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

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

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

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information,

tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice

on digital imaging and photography.

available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the following

URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/

Additional information may be

Quick Start Guide

Follow these steps for a quick start with the D800.

1 Attach the camera strap.

Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets.

2 Charge (0 19) and insert the battery (0 21).

3 Attach a lens (0 24).

4 Insert a memory card (0 29).

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5 Turn the camera on (0 37).

A See Also

For information on choosing a language and setting the time and date, see page 26. See page 35 for information on adjusting viewfinder focus.

6 Select autofocus (0 91).

Rotate the focus-mode selector to AF (autofocus).

7 Focus and shoot (0 40, 41).

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

8 View the

photograph (0 43).

Focus-mode selector

Focus indicator

xxii

K button

Introduction

Package Contents

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

• BM-12 monitor cover (014)

• USB cable clip

(0 243)

• D800/D800E digital

camera (0 2)

• EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (0 19, 21)

• UC-E14 USB cable

(0 243, 248)

• Strap (AN-DC6 for D800,

AN-DC6E for D800E; 0 xxi)

•Warranty

• User’s Manual (this guide)

• BF-1B body

cap (0 24,

389)

• BS-1 accessor y shoe cover (

380)

• MH-25 battery charger (AC wall adapter supplied only in countries or regions where required. Shape of power cable depends on country of sale; 0 19)

• Quick Guide

• ViewNX 2 installer CD (0 239)

Getting to Know the Camera

Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.

Camera Body

6 7

You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and

13 14

1 Release mode dial ........................103

2 Release mode dial

lock release .................................... 103

3 T button

Image quality .............................. 84

Image size .................................... 87

Two-button reset...................... 193

4 Eyelet for camera strap .................xxi

5 U button

White balance .........146, 151, 153

6 S button

ISO sensitivity ............................109

Auto ISO sensitivity control ...111

7 D button

Bracketing .......133, 137, 141, 316

8 Accessory shoe

(for optional flash unit) ...............380

9 Accessory shoe cover ..................380

10 Power switch ................................... 26

11 Shutter-release button........... 40, 41

12 E button

Exposure compensation.........130

Two-button reset......................193

13 Movie-record button..................... 61

14 I/Q button

Exposure mode

...................................................... 117

Formatting memory cards ....... 32

15 Control panel..................................... 6

16 Focal plane mark (E).................102

1 2

3 4

11 12 13

1 Built-in flash .................................. 181

2 Flash pop-up button................... 181

3 M/Y button

Flash mode................................ 182

Flash compensation................ 188

4 Built-in microphone................ 65, 70

5 Flash sync terminal cover .......... 380

6 Ten-pin remote terminal

cover ...................................... 215, 390

7 Flash sync terminal...................... 380

8 Ten-pin remote terminal... 215, 390

14 15 16 17 18 19

10 Connector for external

microphone......................................65

11 USB connector ..................... 243, 248

12 Headphone connector ..................65

13 HDMI mini-pin connector.......... 256

14 Mounting index ..............................25

15 Lens release button........................25

16 AF-mode button .........48, 50, 92, 94

17 Focus-mode selector ..... 48, 91, 101

18 Meter coupling lever................... 426

19 Mirror ..................................... 108, 398

9 Connector cover..........243, 248, 256

D The Microphone and Speaker

Do not place the microphone or speaker in close proximity to magnetic devices. recorded on the magnetic devices.

Failure to observe this precaution could affect the data

Camera Body (Continued)

1 AF-assist illuminator ....................286

Self-timer lamp.............................107

Red-eye reduction lamp............. 183

2 Sub-command dial ...................... 317

3 Depth-of-field preview button

................................. 63, 117, 315, 322

4 Fn (function) button

................................. 83, 191, 311, 321

6 Battery-chamber cover latch....... 21

7 Battery-chamber cover .................21

8 Contact cover for optional

MB-D12 battery pack .................. 387

9 Tripod socket

10 Lens mount ............................. 25, 102

11 CPU contacts

12 Body cap .................................. 24, 389

5 Power connector cover............... 391

A LCD Illuminators

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

Power switch

2 3 4 5

24 23

1 Viewfinder ........................................ 35

2 Viewfinder eyepiece .............36, 106

3 Diopter adjustment control .........35

4 Metering selector ........................ 116

5 A button

AE/AF lock .........98, 128, 315, 323

6 B button

AF-ON ...............................46, 60, 92

7 Main command dial .................... 317

8 Multi selector................... 16, 42, 221

9 Memory card slot cover ......... 29, 31

10 Focus selector lock .........................96

11 Speaker ............................................. 73

12 a button

Live view ................................ 45, 59

13 Live view selector .................... 45, 59

14 Memory card access lamp..... 30, 31

15 R (info) button........................ 10, 13

16 Ambient brightness sensor for

automatic monitor brightness

control ...................................... 53, 326

10 11

14 15

17 J (OK) button .................................18

18 W button

Thumbnail ................................. 219

Playback zoom out ................. 231

19 X button

Playback zoom in..................... 231

20 L/Z/Q button

Protect ........................................ 233

Picture Control.......................... 163

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

21 G button

Menu.....................................15, 259

22 Monitor ............. 43, 45, 53, 219, 326

23 K button

Playback ...............................43, 219

24 O/Q button

Delete ...................................44, 234

Formatting memory cards........32

25 Eyepiece shutter lever ..........36, 106

The Control Panel

1 2 3 4

15 14

13 12 11 10

Color temperature indicator .........153

Shutter speed ..........................119, 122

Exposure compensation value ..... 130

Flash compensation value............. 188

White balance fine-tuning.............148

Color temperature..................146, 153

White balance preset number......154

Number of shots in

exposure and flash bracketing

sequence............................................133

Number of shots in

WB bracketing sequence ...............137

HDR exposure differential..............180

Number of shots in multiple

exposure.............................................197

Number of intervals for

interval timer photography...........204

Focal length (non-CPU lenses) ..... 214

Flash sync indicator.........................299

Flexible program indicator............118

Exposure mode.................................117

Image size............................................87

Image quality...................................... 84

White balance...................................145

White balance fine-tuning

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

Exposure indicator ..........................123

Exposure compensation

indicator............................................. 130

Bracketing progress indicator:

Exposure and flash bracketing.. 133

WB bracketing............................... 137

ADL bracketing.............................. 141

PC connection indicator ................246

HDR indicator.................................. 177

Multiple exposure indicator.......... 196

SD card indicator .........................31, 32

CompactFlash card indicator.... 31, 32

Aperture (f-number)

Aperture (number of stops)

Bracketing increment............ 134, 138

Number of shots in ADL bracketing

sequence ...........................................141

Number of shots per interval........ 204

Maximum aperture

(non-CPU lenses) ............................. 214

PC mode indicator........................... 246

Aperture stop indicator......... 121, 374

............... 120, 122

... 121, 374

16 17 18

19 20

Flash compensation indicator..... 188

GPS connection indicator ..............217

Shutter-speed lock icon .................126

“Clock not set” indicator.......... 28, 417

Interval timer indicator..........201, 204

Time-lapse indicator ..............207, 210

AF-area mode indicator............ 93, 95

Auto-area AF indicator ............. 94, 95

3D-tracking indicator................ 93, 95

Flash mode ...............................182, 183

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

MB-D12 battery indicator ..............298

Battery indicator ................................37

Number of exposures remaining

....................................................... 38, 436

Number of shots remaining before

memory buffer fills .................105, 436

ISO sensitivity....................................109

Preset white balance recording

indicator.............................................156

ADL bracketing amount........142, 314

Time-lapse recording indicator

.....................................................207, 210

Manual lens number .......................214

Capture mode indicator.................246

32 31 30

29 28 27 26

25 24

“K” (appears when memory remains

for over 1000 exposures)..................38

“Beep” indicator............................... 292

ISO sensitivity indicator ................. 109

Auto ISO sensitivity indicator .......111

Aperture lock icon ........................... 127

HDR (series) indicator Multiple exposure (series)

indicator............................................. 197

Exposure and flash

bracketing indicator........................133

WB bracketing indicator ................137

ADL bracketing indicator............... 141

Active D-Lighting indicator........... 175

Exposure compensation

indicator............................................. 130

................... 180

The Viewfinder Display

5678 10 1411 13912

1 Framing grid (displayed when On

is selected for Custom Setting d6)

..........................................................295

2 Focus points.............40, 96, 284, 285

AF-area mode............................93, 94

3 AF area brackets .................... 35, 223

4 Virtual horizon display ................313

5 Focus indicator....................... 40, 102

20 22

6 Metering ......................................... 115

7 Autoexposure (AE) lock...............128

8 Shutter speed lock icon ..............126

9 Shutter speed .......................119, 122

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

10 Aperture lock icon ........................127

11 Aperture (f-number) ...........120, 122

Aperture (number of stops)

.................................................121, 374

23 24 2521

16 17

12 Exposure mode ............................ 117

13 Flash compensation indicator .. 188 14 Exposure compensation

indicator......................................... 130

15 ISO sensitivity ............................... 109

Preset white balance

recording indicator...................... 156

ADL bracketing amount ............ 314

AF-area mode.....................93, 94, 95

16 Number of exposures

remaining ................................38, 436

Number of shots remaining before

memory buffer fills............. 105, 436

Exposure compensation value

Flash compensation value......... 188

17 Flash-ready indicator .................. 181

.... 130

18 FV lock indicator .......................... 191

19 Flash sync indicator..................... 299

20 Aperture stop indicator..... 121, 374

21 Exposure indicator....................... 123

Exposure compensation

display ............................................ 130

22 Low battery warning .....................37

23 Exposure and flash bracketing

indicator......................................... 133

WB bracketing indicator ........... 137

ADL bracketing indicator........... 141

24 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator ... 112 25 “K” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

exposures) ........................................38

D No Battery

When the battery is totally exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder will dim. malfunction. charged battery is inserted.

The viewfinder display will return to normal when a fully-

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 Information Display

Shooting information, including shutter speed, aperture, number of exposures remaining, and AF-area mode, is displayed in the monitor when the R button is pressed.

2 31 6

457

R button

Exposure mode.................................117

Flexible program indicator............118

Flash sync indicator.........................299

Shutter speed ..........................119, 122

Exposure compensation value ..... 130

Flash compensation value............. 188

White balance fine-tuning.............148

Color temperature..................146, 152

Number of shots in exposure and

flash bracketing sequence.............133

Number of shots in WB bracketing

sequence............................................137

Number of shots in multiple

exposure.............................................197

Focal length (non-CPU lenses) ..... 214

Color temperature indicator

............................................145, 152, 153

8 9

Aperture stop indicator......... 121, 374

Aperture (f-number).............. 120, 122

Aperture (number of stops)

Bracketing increment............ 134, 138

Number of shots in ADL bracketing

sequence ...........................................141

Maximum aperture

(non-CPU lenses) ............................. 214

Picture Control indicator................164

HDR indicator ................................... 177

HDR exposure differential............. 180

Multiple exposure indicator.......... 196

Autofocus mode indicator................91

Eye-Fi connection indicator.......... 339

Image quality.......................................84

Secondary slot function....................89

Image size.............................................87

.... 121, 374

15 20

34 33

Shutter-speed lock icon .................126

“Clock not set” indicator.......... 28, 417

Interval timer indicator..........201, 204

Time-lapse indicator ..............207, 210

GPS connection indicator ..............217

Image comment indicator............. 333

Aperture lock icon ...........................127

HDR (series) indicator .....................180

Multiple exposure (series)

indicator.............................................197

indicator.............................................334

Exposure and flash

bracketing indicator........................133

WB bracketing indicator.................137

ADL bracketing indicator...............141

Exposure indicator...........................123

Exposure compensation indicator Bracketing progress indicator:

Exposure and flash bracketing

WB bracketing ...............................137

ADL bracketing..............................141

“Beep” indicator ...............................292

1716 18 19

...130

....133

21 22

24 25

2728293031

“K” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

exposures)............................................38

Number of exposures

remaining ............................................38

Manual lens number....................... 214

Time-lapse recording indicator

..................................................... 207, 210

Fn button assignment..................... 311

AE-L/AF-L button assignment......... 315

D button assignment................. 316

Long exposure noise reduction

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

Custom settings bank..................... 280

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

White balance...................................145

White balance fine-tuning

indicator............................................. 149

Auto-area AF indicator......................94

Focus points indicator .......................96

AF-area mode indicator ....................93

3D-tracking indicator.........................93

Image area indicator..........................79

Flash mode........................................ 183

The Information Display (Continued)

37 38 39 40

43 44

45 46

48 47

FV lock indicator...............................191

Release mode indicator..................103

Continuous shooting speed

..............................................................104

Flash compensation indicator ......188

Exposure compensation

indicator.............................................130

Vignette control indicator..............275

ADL bracketing amount ................ 142

Camera battery indicator................. 37

MB-D12 battery type display........ 297

MB-D12 battery indicator.............. 298

Depth-of-field preview button

assignment .......................................315

Color space indicator...................... 274

Active D-Lighting indicator........... 175

High ISO noise reduction

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

ISO sensitivity indicator ................ 109

Auto ISO sensitivity indicator .......111

Metering ............................................115

A Turning the Monitor Off

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

A See Also

For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay, 0 292). For information on changing the color of the lettering in the information display, see Custom Setting d9 (Information display, 0 296).

❚❚ Changing Settings in the Information Display

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

Highlight items using the multi

R button

1 Shooting menu bank .................. 269

2 High ISO noise reduction........... 277

3 Active D-Lighting......................... 175

4 Color space.................................... 274

5 Depth-of-field preview button

assignment.................................... 315

6 Fn button assignment ................ 311

7 AE-L/AF-L button assignment..... 315

8 D button assignment ............... 316

9 Long exposure noise

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

10 Custom settings bank................. 280

A Too l Tips

A tool tip giving the name of the selected item appears in the information display. can be turned off using Custom Setting d8 (Screen tips; 0 295).

Tool tips

The BM-12 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.

Tutorial

Camera Menus

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

G button

Tab s

Choose from the following menus:

• D: Playback (0 259) • B: Setup (0 325)

• C: Shooting (0 268) • N: Retouch (0 341)

• A: Custom Settings (0 278) • O/m: My Menu or Recent settings (defaults to My Menu; 0 366)

Slider shows position in current menu.

Current settings are shown by icons.

Menu options

Options in current menu.

If d icon is displayed, help for current item can be viewed by pressing L (Z/Q) button (0 18).

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

Select highlighted item

Select highlighted item or display sub-menu

J button

Select highlighted item

Navigating the Menus

Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.

1 Display the menus.

Press the G button to display the menus.

G button

2 Highlight the icon for the

current menu.

Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu.

3 Select a menu.

Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.

4 Position the cursor in the

selected menu.

Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu.

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.

J 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 (0 41).

Help

If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the L (Z/Q) button.

A description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed. scroll through the display.

Press 1 or 3 to

L (Z/Q) button

First Steps

Charge the Battery

The camera is powered by an EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-25 battery charger before use. About 2 hours and 35 minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains.

1 Connect the AC power cable.

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

2 Remove the terminal cover.

Remove the terminal cover from the battery.

3 Insert the battery.

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

4 Plug the charger in.

The CHARGE lamp will blink while the battery charges.

D Charging the Battery

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

5 Remove the battery when charging is complete.

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

A The AC Wall Adapter

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

Battery

charging

AC wall adapter

Charging

complete

latch

90 °

Insert the Battery

1 Turn the camera off.

D Inserting and Removing Batteries

Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries.

2 Open the battery-chamber cover.

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

3 Insert the battery.

Insert the battery in the orientation shown (q), using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted (w).

4 Close the battery-chamber cover.

Battery latch

A Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off and open the batterychamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. Note that the battery may be hot after use; observe due caution when removing the battery. To prevent short-circuits, replace the terminal cover when the battery is not in use.

D EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries

The supplied EN-EL15 shares information with compatible devices, enabling the camera to show battery charge state in six levels (0 37). The Battery info option in the setup menu details battery charge,

battery life, and the number of pictures taken since the battery was last charged (0 332).

D The Battery and Charger

Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xiii–xv and 401–404 of this manual.

0 °C/32 °F or above 40 °C/104 °F; failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. reduced and charging times increase at battery temperatures from 0 °C/ 32 °F to 15 °C/59 °F and from 45 °C/113 °F to 60 °C/140 °F.

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

Do not short the charger terminals; failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger. Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged. Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging again. Battery capacity may temporarily drop if the battery is charged at low temperatures or used at a temperature below the temperature at which it was charged. If the battery is charged at a temperature below 5 °C (41 °F), the battery life indicator in the Battery info (0 332) display may show a temporary decrease.

The battery may be hot immediately after use. cool before recharging.

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

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

Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below

Capacity may be

Failure to observe

Wait for the battery to

Attach a Lens

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

The lens generally used in this manual

Focal length scale index

Focal length scale

Lens hood

Lens cap

Mounting index

CPU contacts (0 373)

Focus mode switch (0 25, 101)

Vibration reduction

Zoom ring

ON/OFF switch

Vibration reduction mode switch

Focus ring (0 101)

1 Turn the camera off.

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

Rear lens cap

3 Attach the lens.

Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera’s bayonet mount (q). lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w).

Being careful not to press the

If the lens is equipped with an A-M or

M/A-M mode switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with

manual override).

A Detaching the Lens

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

To remove the lens, press

After removing

D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings

In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 373), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number).

A Image Area

The DX format image area is automatically selected when a DX lens is attached (0 79).

Image area

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. Note that if the time and date are not set, B will blink in the monitor and the time and date recorded with photographs will be incorrect.

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Select Language in the

setup menu.

Press G to display the camera menus, then select Language in the setup menu. For information on using menus, see “Using Camera Menus” (0 16).

3 Select a language.

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

Power switch

G button

J button

4 Select Time zone and date.

Select Time zone and date and press 2.

5 Set time zone.

Select Time zone and press 2. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the local time zone (the UTC field shows the difference between the selected time zone and Coordinated Universal Time, or UTC, in hours) and press J.

6 Turn daylight saving time

on or off.

Select Daylight saving time and press 2. 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 saving

7 Set the date and time.

Select Date and time and press 2. 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 select

8 Set date format.

Select Date format and press

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 EP-5B power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 387). Two days of charging will power the clock for about three months. If the B icon flashes in the control panel, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Set the clock to the correct time and date.

A The Camera Clock

The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household

Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and

clocks. reset as necessary.

A GPS Units (0 215)

If a GPS unit is connected, the camera clock will be set to the time and date provided by the GPS unit (0 218).

Insert a Memory Card

Pictures are stored on memory cards (available separately; 0 434). The camera is equipped with two card slots, one for SD and the other for Type I CompactFlash cards. can not be used.

Type II cards and microdrives

1 Turn the camera off.

Power switch

D Inserting and Removing Memory Cards

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

2 Open the card slot cover.

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

3 Insert the memory card.

SD memory cards: Holding the card as shown, slide it into the SD card slot until it clicks into place. will light briefly.

CompactFlash memory cards: Insert the card into the CompactFlash card slot with the front label toward the monitor (q). When the 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. down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Check to be sure that the card is in the correct orientation.

The green access lamp

Inserting the card upside

Access lamp

Eject button

SD memory card

Direction of insertion for left (SD) card slot

4 Close the card slot cover.

If this is the first time the memory card will be used after being used or formatted in another device, format the card as described on page 32.

Front label

CompactFlash card

Direction of insertion for right (CompactFlash) card slot

Front label

D Memory Card Icons

The memory cards currently inserted in the camera are indicated as shown (the example at right shows the icons displayed when both an SD and a CompactFlash card are inserted). If the memory card is full or an error has occurred, the icon for the affected card will blink (0 419).

Control panel

A Using Two Memory Cards

See page 89 for information on choosing the roles played by each card when two cards are inserted in the camera.

Information display

A Removing Memory Cards

After confirming that the access lamp is off, turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover.

SD memory cards: Press the card in to eject it (q). The memory card can then be removed by hand.

CompactFlash memory cards: Press the eject button (q) to partially eject the card (w). card can then be removed by hand. on the memory card while pressing the eject button. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera or memory card.

The memory

Do not push

Format the Memory Card

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

D Formatting Memory Cards

Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (0 239).

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press the I (Q) and O

(Q) buttons.

Hold the I (Q) and O (Q) buttons down simultaneously until a blinking C (format) appears in the shutter-speed displays in the control panel and viewfinder. If two memory cards are inserted, the card to be formatted is shown by a flashing icon. By default, the primary card slot (0 89) will be selected; you can choose the secondary slot by rotating the main command dial. To exit without formatting the memory card, wait until C stops blinking (about six seconds) or press any button other than the I (Q) and O (Q) buttons.

O (Q) button I (Q)

button

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

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

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.

Do not

D Memory Cards

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

• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. 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, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.

• Do not format memory cards in a computer.

Observe due caution when

A The Write Protect Switch

SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the “lock” position, the memory card can not be formatted and photos can not be deleted or recorded (a warning will be displayed in the monitor if you attempt to release the shutter). To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to the “write” position.

Write-protect switch

A No Memory Card

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

If the

A See Also

See page 326 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 Turn the camera on.

Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on.

2 Lift the diopter adjustment control

(q)

3 Focus the viewfinder.

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

AF area brackets

4 Replace the diopter adjustment

control.

Push the diopter adjustment control back in (e).

Focus point

A Adjusting Viewfinder Focus

If you are unable to focus the viewfinder as described above, select single-servo autofocus (AF-S; 0 91), single-point AF (0 93), and the center focus point (0 96), and then frame a high-contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus the camera. control to bring the subject into clear focus in the viewfinder. necessary, viewfinder focus can be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 388).

With the camera in focus, use the diopter adjustment

A Diopter-Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses

Corrective lenses (available separately; 0 388) 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).

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 Viewfinder

L — Battery fully charged. K —

Battery partially discharged.J —

I —

H d

(blinks)

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

connector and EH-5b AC adapter.

(blinks)

Low battery. Charge battery or ready spare battery. Shutter release disabled. Charge or exchange battery.

3 Check the number of exposures remaining.

The control panel and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings (values over 1,000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values between 1,400 and 1,499 are shown

as 1.4 K). inserted, the displays show the space available on the card in the primary slot (0 89). exposures remaining reaches A, the number will flash, n or j will blink in the shutter-speed displays, and the icon for the affected card will blink. delete some photos (0 234).

If two memory cards are

When the number of

Insert another memory card or

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

Focus and Shoot

1 Press the shutter-

release button halfway (0 41).

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. If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light.

2 Check indicators in the viewfinder.

When the focus operation is complete, the in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder.

Viewfinder display Description

I Subject in focus.

2 Focus point is between camera and subject.

4 Focus point is behind subject.

(blinks)

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

Focus point

Focus indicator

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”; 0 105) 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” (0 100).

3 Shoot.

Smoothly press the shutterrelease-button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. While the photograph is being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp will light.

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

Do not eject the memory card or

Access lamp

A The Shutter-Release Button

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

Focus Take photograph

The camera

To take the

A Auto Meter Off

The shutter speed and aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder will turn off if no operations are performed for about six seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. button halfway to reactivate the display in the viewfinder (0 41).

6 s

Press the shutter-release

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, 0 291).

Exposure meters off

Exposure meters on

A The Multi Selector

The multi selector can be used to select the focus point while the exposure meters are on (0 96).

Multi selector

A Camera Off Display

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

Control panel

Viewing Photographs

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1 Press the K button.

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

K button

shown by an icon.

2 View additional pictures.

Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2. To view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 222).

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A Image Review

When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 265), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting.

A See Also

See page 221 for information on choosing a memory card slot.

Deleting Unwanted Photographs

Unwanted photographs can be deleted by pressing the O (Q) button. deleted.

Note that photographs can not be recovered once

1 Display the photograph.

Display the photograph you wish to delete as described in “Viewing Photographs” on the previous page. location of the current image is shown by an icon at the bottom left corner of the display.

The

2 Delete the photograph.

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

To exit without

O (Q) button

A Delete

To delete multiple images or to select the memory card from which images will be deleted, use the Delete option in the playback menu (0 236).

Live View Photography

Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view.

1 Rotate the live view selector to C

(live view photography).

Live view selector

2 Press the a button.

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

The subject will no

a button

3 Position the focus point.

Position the focus point over your subject as described on page 48.

4 Focus.

Press the shutter-release button halfway or press the B button to focus.

B button

The focus point will blink green while the camera focuses.

If the camera is able to

A AE-L/AF-L button

focus, the focus point will be displayed in green; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point will blink red (note that pictures can be taken even when the focus point blinks red; check focus in the monitor before shooting).

Exposure can be locked by pressing

the A AE-L/AF-L button (0 128); focus locks while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.

A Exposure Preview

During live view photography, you can press J to preview the effects of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity on exposure. ±5 EV (0 130), although only values between –3 and +3 EV are reflected in the preview display. not accurately reflect the final results when flash lighting is used, Active D-Lighting (0 174), High Dynamic Range (HDR; 0 176), or bracketing is in effect, A (auto) is selected for the Picture Control Contrast parameter (0 166), or p is selected for shutter speed. If the subject is very bright or very dark, the exposure indicators will flash to warn that the preview may not accurately reflect exposure. Exposure preview is not available when A is selected for shutter speed.

Exposure can be adjusted by

Note that the preview may

5 Take the picture.

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

The monitor

will turn off.

6 Exit live view mode.

Press the a button to exit live view mode.

D Using Autofocus in Live View

Use an AF-S lens. other lenses or teleconverters. slower and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses.

The focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus. The camera may be unable to focus in the following situations:

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

• The subject lacks contrast

• The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply

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

• Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent, mercury-vapor,

sodium-vapor, or similar lighting

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

• The subject appears smaller than the focus point

• The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns (e.g.,

blinds or a row of windows in a skyscraper)

• The subject is moving

The desired results may not be achieved with

Note that in live view, autofocus is

Focusing in Live View

To focus using autofocus, rotate the focusmode selector to AF and follow the steps below to choose autofocus and AF-area modes. For information on focusing manually, see page 55.

Focus-mode selector

❚❚ Choosing a Focus Mode

The following autofocus modes are available in live view:

Mode Description

Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-

AF-S

release button is pressed halfway.

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

AF-F

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

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

AF-mode button

Main command dial

Monitor

Choosing an AF-Area Mode

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

Mode Description

Face-prior ity AF: Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects

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

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

anywhere in the frame, or press the center of the multi selector to position the focus point in the center of the frame. Normal-area AF: Use for pin-point focus on a selected spot in the frame. Use the multi selector to move the focus point anywhere in

the frame, or press the center of the multi selector to position the focus point in the center of the frame. A tripod is recommended. Subject-tracking AF: Position the focus point over your subject and press the center of the multi selector. The focus point will track the

selected subject as it moves through the frame. To end tracking, press the center of the multi selector again.

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

AF-mode button

Sub-command dial

Monitor

D Subject Tracking

The camera may be unable to track subjects if they move quickly, leave the frame or are obscured by other objects, change visibly in size, color, or brightness, or are too small, too large, too bright, too dark, or similar in color or brightness to the background.

The Live View Display: Live View Photography

q w

Item Description 0

The amount of time remaining before live

Time remaining

Monitor hue

indicator

Autofocus mode The current autofocus mode. 48

AF-area mode The current AF-area mode. 49

Focus point

Monitor brightness

indicator

Guide

view ends automatically. Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less. Displayed if monitor hue differs from the hue produced by the current white balance setting.

The current focus point. The display varies with the option selected for AF-area mode.

A monitor brightness indicator. 53

A guide to the options available during live view photography.

56, 57

52, 53

Adjusting Monitor Hue

If flash lighting is used with Flash or Preset manual white balance (0 145), the colors in the monitor may differ from those in the final photograph. Monitor hue can be adjusted to reduce the effects of ambient lighting on the display in the monitor during live view photography, for example when using a flash.

1 Highlight the monitor hue

indicator.

Press and hold W and press 4 or 2 to highlight the monitor hue indicator at the left side of the display.

W button

2 Adjust monitor hue.

Keeping the W button pressed, rotate the main command dial to adjust monitor hue (select -- to preview the hue of the final photograph in the monitor; if another option is selected, the hue seen in the monitor during live view photography will differ from that seen in the final image). Monitor hue is reset when the camera is turned off.

A Recalling Monitor Hue

To restore the most recently selected hue when starting live view, hold the U button while pressing a.

A Choosing a Picture Control

Pressing L (Z/Q) during live view displays a list of Picture Controls. Picture Control and press 2 to adjust Picture Control settings (0 163).

Highlight the desired

L (Z/Q) button

Adjusting Monitor Brightness

Monitor brightness can be adjusted as described below. Note that brightness adjustment is not available during exposure preview.

1 Highlight the monitor brightness

indicator.

Press and hold W and press 4 or 2 to highlight the monitor brightness indicator at the right side of the display.

W button

2 Adjust monitor brightness.

Keeping the W button pressed, press 1 or 3 to adjust monitor brightness (note that monitor brightness has no effect on photographs taken with the camera). is on, the camera will automatically adjust brightness in response to ambient lighting conditions as measured by the ambient brightness sensor (0 5).

If A (auto) is selected and the monitor

The Information Display: Live View Photography

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

Virtual horizon

(0 337) Information on Information off

Histogram

(exposure

preview only;

0 46)

Framing guides

Manual Focus

To focus in manual focus mode (0 101), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus.

To magnify the view in the monitor up to about 23 × for precise focus, press the X button. zoomed in, a navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display. to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor (available only if wide- or normalarea AF is selected for AF-area mode), or press W to zoom out.

While the view through the lens is

Use the multi selector to scroll

X button

Navigation window

A Non-CPU Lenses

When using non-CPU lenses, be sure to enter the focal length and maximum aperture using the Non-CPU lens data option in the setup menu (0 212). Non-CPU lenses can be used only in exposure modes g and h (0 117); aperture can be adjusted using the lens aperture ring.

A Exposure

Depending on the scene, exposure may differ from that which would be obtained when live view is not used. suit the live view display, producing photographs with exposure close to what is seen in the monitor.

Metering in live view is adjusted to

D Shooting in Live View Mode

To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with exposure, close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter (0 106).

Although they will not appear in the final picture, flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame (flicker and banding can be reduced using Flicker reduction; 0 329). leave after-images in the monitor when the camera is panned. Bright spots may also appear. When shooting in live view mode, avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera’s internal circuitry.

Live view ends automatically if the lens is removed.

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

• The ambient temperature is high

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

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

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

Movie recording is not available during live view photography. Select movie live view (0 59) to shoot movies.

Bright light sources may

Note that

D The Count Down Display

A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (0 51; the timer turns red if live view is about to end to protect the internal circuits or, if an option other than No limit is selected for Custom Setting c4—Monitor off delay; 0 292—5 s before the monitor is due to turn off automatically). the timer may appear immediately when live view is selected. although the count down does not appear during playback, live view will still end automatically when the timer expires.

Depending on shooting conditions,

Note that

A HDMI

If the camera is attached to an HDMI video device during live view photography, the camera monitor will remain on and the video device will display the view through the lens as shown at right. turn the histogram display on and off during exposure preview (0 46).

Press the R button to

A See Also

For information on choosing the role played by the center of the multi selector, see Custom Setting f2 (Multi selector center button, 0 309).

Movie Live View

Movies can be recorded in live view.

1 Rotate the live view selector to 1

(movie live view).

2 Press the a button.

The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor, modified for the effects of exposure. be visible in the viewfinder.

D The 0 Icon

A 0 icon (0 64) indicates that movies can not be recorded.

A Before Recording

Before recording, choose a color space (0 274) and Picture Control (0 163). White balance can be set at any time by pressing the U button and rotating the main command dial (0 145).

The subject will no longer

Live view selector

a button

3 Choose a focus mode.

Choose a focus mode as described in “Choosing a Focus Mode“ (0 48).

4 Choose an AF-area mode.

Choose an AF-Area mode as described in “Choosing an AF-Area Mode“ (0 49).

5 Focus.

B button

Frame the opening shot and focus as described in Steps 3 and 4 on pages 45– 46 (for more information on focusing in movie live view, see page 47).

Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in face-priority AF drops in movie live view.

A Exposure Mode

The following settings can be adjusted in movie live view:

Aperture Shutter speed ISO sensitivity Exposure compensation

e, f —— — ✔

g ✔ —— ✔ h ✔✔ ✔ —

In exposure mode h, ISO sensitivity can be set to values between 100 and Hi 2.0 and shutter speed to values between

8,000

s (the slowest available shutter speed varies with the frame

rate;

70). In other exposure modes, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are adjusted automatically. If the subject is over- or under-exposed in mode view again or select exposure

or f, end live view and start movie live

and adjust aperture.

/25s and

6 Start recording.

Press the movie-record button to start recording. time available are displayed in the monitor. metering and can be locked by pressing the A AE-L/AF-L button (0 128) or altered by up to ±3 EV using exposure compensation (0 130). mode, the camera can be refocused by pressing the B button.

A Audio

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

A See Also

Frame size, microphone sensitivity, and card slot options are available in the Movie settings menu (0 70). adjusted manually as described on page 55. the center of the multi selector, the Fn, depth-of-field preview, and

A AE-L/AF-L buttons can be chosen using Custom Settings f2 (Multi selector center button; 0 309), g1 (Assign Fn button; 0 321), g2 (Assign preview button; 0 322), and g3 (Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 323; this option also allows exposure to be locked

without keeping the A AE-L/AF-L button pressed), respectively. Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button; 0 324) controls whether the shutter-release button can be used to start movie live view or to start and end movie recording.

A recording indicator and the

Exposure is set using matrix

In autofocus

Movie-record button

Recording indicator

Time remaining

Focus can be

The roles played by

7 End recording.

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

A Maximum Length

The maximum length for individual movie files is 4 GB (for maximum recording times, see page 70); note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 434).

A Taking Ph oto gra phs

To take a photograph while recording is in progress, press the shutter-release button all the way down.

(the footage recorded to that point will be saved) and the camera will return to live view. current image area setting using a crop with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. Note that the exposure for photographs can not be previewed during movie live view; mode e, f, or g is recommended but accurate results can be achieved in mode h by adjusting exposure during live view photography (0 45) and then rotating the live view selector to 1 and checking the image area. compensation for the photograph can be set to values between –5 and +5 EV, but only values between –3 and +3 can be previewed in the monitor (0 130).

D The Count-Down Display

A count down will be displayed 30 s before movie recording ends automatically (0 51). timer may appear immediately when movie recording begins. Note that regardless of the amount of recording time available, live view will still end automatically when the timer expires. the internal circuits to cool before resuming movie recording.

Recording will end

Movie recording will end

The photograph will be recorded at the

Depending on shooting conditions, the

Exposure

Wait for

8 Exit live view mode.

Press the a button to exit live view mode.

Indices

If Index marking is selected for Custom Setting g2 (Assign preview button, 0 322), you can press the depth-of-field preview button during recording to add indices that can be used to locate frames during editing and playback (0 73). added to each movie.

Up to 20 indices can be

Depth-of-field

preview button

Index

The Live View Display: Movie Live View

w e

Item Description 0

“No movie” icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded. 59

Headphone volume Volume of audio output to headphones. 65

Microphone

sensitivity

Microphone sensitivity for movie recording. 65

Sound level for audio recording.

Displayed

in red if level is too high; adjust microphone

Sound level

sensitivity accordingly.

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

Time remaining

(movie live view) Movie frame size The frame size for movie recording. 70

Monitor brightness

indicator

Guide

The recording time available for movies. 61

A monitor brightness indicator. 65

A guide to the options available during movie live view.

❚❚ Adjusting Settings in the Live View Display

Microphone sensitivity, headphone volume, and monitor brightness can be adjusted as described below. Note that microphone sensitivity and headphone volume can not be adjusted during recording, and that brightness affects the monitor only (0 53); movies recorded with the camera are unaffected.

1 Highlight a setting.

Press and hold W and press 4 or 2 to highlight the indicator for the desired setting.

W button

2 Adjust the highlighted setting.

Keeping the W button pressed, press 1 or 3 to adjust the highlighted setting.

A Using an External Microphone

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

A Headphones

Third-party headphones can be used. result in high volume; particular care should be taken when headphones are used.

Note that high sound levels may

The Information Display: Movie Live View

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

Virtual horizon

(0 337) Information on Information off

Histogram Framing

D Photo Shooting Info

If View photo shooting info is selected for Custom Setting g1 (Assign Fn button, 0 321), g2 (Assign preview button, 0 322), or g3 (Assign AEL/AF-L button, 0 323), pressing the selected button displays

information on shutter speed, aperture, and other photo settings in place of movie recording information. Press the button again to return to the movie recording display.

guides

Movie recording

display

Photo shooting

information

Image Area

Regardless of the option selected for Image area in the shooting menu (0 79), all movies and photographs recorded in movie live view (0 59) have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. Images recorded with On selected for Image area > Auto DX crop and a DX lens attached use a DX-based movie format, as do images recorded with DX (24×16) 1.5× selected for Image area > Choose image area. Other images use an FX-based movie format. A a icon is displayed when the DX-based movie format is selected.

FX format (35.9 × 24)

display (0 80)

FX-based (movie)

format (32.8 × 18.4) display

DX format (23.4 × 15.6) display (0 80)

DX-based (movie) format (23.4 × 13.2) display

A HDMI

If the camera is connected to an HDMI device (0 57), the view through the lens will appear both in the camera monitor and on the HDMI device. The indicators that appear in the HDMI device during movie recording are shown at right. camera monitor does not show the sound level, virtual horizon, or histogram; indicators in the monitor and on the HDMI device can not be hidden or displayed using the R button.

The

A Movie Live View Photographs

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

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

L 6,720 × 3,776 56.9 × 32.0/22.4 × 12.6

FX-based format

DX-based format

* Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi. Print size in inches equals

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

Image quality is determined by the option selected for Image quality in the shooting menu (0 84).

M 5,040 × 2,832 42.7 × 24.0/16.8 × 9.4

S 3,360 × 1,888 28.4 × 16.0/ 11.2 × 6.3 L 4,800 × 2,704 40.6 × 22.9/16.0 × 9.0

M 3,600 × 2,024 30.5 × 17.1/12.0 × 6.7

S 2,400 × 1,352 20.3 × 11.4/ 8.0 × 4.5

A Remote Cords

If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 324), the shutter-release buttons on optional remote cords

(0 390) can be used to start movie live view and to start and end movie recording.

D Recording Movies

Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame (flicker and banding can be reduced using Flicker reduction 0 329). the camera is panned. Jagged edges, false colors, moiré, and bright spots may also appear. Bright bands may appear at the top or bottom of the frame if the subject is briefly illuminated by a strobe or other bright, momentary light source. When recording movies, avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera’s internal circuitry.

Flash lighting can not be used during movie live view.

Recording ends automatically if the lens is removed.

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

• The ambient temperature is high

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

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

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

Bright light sources may leave after-images when

Movie Settings

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

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

options:

1 1920 × 1080; 30 fps 2 1920 × 1080; 25 fps 3 1920 × 1080; 24 fps 4 1280 × 720; 60 fps 5 1280 × 720; 50 fps 6 1280 × 720; 30 fps 12 8 7 1280 × 720; 25 fps 12 8

1 Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps for values listed as 30 fps, 23.976 fps for values

listed as 24 fps, and 59.94 fps for values listed as 60 fps.

2Maximum length for ★ High quality movies is 20 minutes.

• Microphone: Turn the built-in or optional ME-1

stereo microphones on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity. sensitivity to adjust sensitivity automatically, Microphone off to turn sound recording off; to select microphone sensitivity manually, select Manual sensitivity, then highlight an option and press J.

• Destination: Choose the slot to which movies

are recorded.

The menu shows the time available on each card; recording ends automatically when no time remains. that regardless of the option selected, photographs are recorded to the card in the primary slot (0 89).

Maximum bit rate (Mbps)

★ high quality Normal

24 12 24 12 24 12 24 12 24 12

Choose Auto

Note

Maximum lengthOption

29 min. 59 s

1 Select Movie settings.

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

2 Choose movie options.

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

G button

Viewing Movies

Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 219). Press the center of the multi selector to start playback.

1 icon Length Current position/total length

Movie progress

Volu me

bar

The following operations can be performed:

To Use Description

Pause Pause playback.

Play

Rewind/ advance

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

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

If playback is paused, movie

Guide

To Use Description

Use main command dial to skip to next or previous index, or to skip to the last or first

Skip ahead/

back

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

Trim movie J See page 74 for more information.

frame if the movie contains no indices (if the movie is more than 30 s long, rotating the main command dial when the last frame is displayed skips back 30 s.).

Exit

Return to shooting

mode

Display menus G See page 259 for more information.

Exit to full-frame playback.

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

A The p Icon

Movies with indices (0 63) are indicated by a

p icon in full-frame playback.

A The 2 Icon

2 is displayed in full-frame and movie playback if

the movie was recorded without sound.

Editing Movies

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

Option Description

9 Choose start/end point

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

Trimming Movies

To create trimmed copies of movies:

1 Display a movie full

frame.

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

2 Choose a starting or end

point.

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

K button

Play the movie back as described on page 72, pressing the center of the multi selector to start and resume playback and 3 to pause, or rotating the main command dial to skip to an index. Your approximate position in the movie can be ascertained from the movie progress bar.

Movie progress bar

3 Display movie edit

options.

Press J to display movie edit options.

J button

4 Select Choose start/end

point.

Highlight Choose start/ end point and press J.

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

5 Delete frames.

If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind (to skip to an index, rotate the main command dial). To switch the current selection from start point (w) to end point (x) or vice versa, press L (Z/Q).

L (Z/Q) button

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

All frames

6 Save the copy.

Highlight one of the following and press J:

• Save as new file: Save the

copy to a new file.

• Overwrite existing file: Replace the original movie file with the

edited copy.

• Cancel: Return to Step 5.

• Preview: Preview the copy. Edited copies are indicated by a 9 icon in full-frame playback.

D Trimming Movies

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

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

A The Retouch Menu

Movies can also be edited using the Edit movie option in the retouch menu (0 341).

If a copy can not be created

Nikon D800, D800EFXBODY, D800BODY, D800 E User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Q&A Index

Table of Contents

For Your Safety

Notices

Quick Start Guide

Introduction

Package Contents

Getting to Know the Camera

Camera Body

The Control Panel

The Viewfinder Display

The Information Display

The BM-12 Monitor Cover

Tutorial

Camera Menus

Using Camera Menus

Help

First Steps

Charge the Battery

Insert the Battery

Attach a Lens

Basic Setup

Insert a Memory Card

Format the Memory Card

Adjust Viewfinder Focus

Basic Photography and Playback

Turn the Camera On

Ready the Camera

Focus and Shoot

Viewing Photographs

Deleting Unwanted Photographs

Live View Photography

Focusing in Live View

The Live View Display: Live View Photography

The Information Display: Live View Photography

Manual Focus

Movie Live View

Indices

The Live View Display: Movie Live View

The Information Display: Movie Live View

Image Area

Movie Settings

Viewing Movies

Editing Movies

Trimming Movies