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DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
Nikon Manual Viewer 2
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A For Your Safet y
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“For Your Safety” (0 xiii–xvi).
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Package Contents
Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera.
BM-12 monitor cover (0 10)
BF-1B body cap (0 15, 436)
D810 digital camera
(0 1)
EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover
(0 13, 14)
MH-25a battery charger (comes with either an AC wall
adapter or power cable of a type and shape that varies
with the country or region of sale; 0 13)
USB cable clip (0 258)
HDMI cable clip (0 269)
UC-E22 USB cable (0 257, 263)
AN-DC12 strap (0 12)
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menus and messages in English and Japanese only; other languages are
not supported.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
User’s Manual (this guide)
ViewNX 2 installer CD (0 253)
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Table of Contents
Package Contents........................................................................... i
For Your Safety............................................................................xiii
Notices.........................................................................................xvii
Introduction 1
Getting to Know the Camera.......................................................1
The Multi Selector .......................................................................11
First Steps 12
Camera Menus 24
Using Camera Menus.......................................................................... 25
Basic Photography and Playback 29
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography..............................................29
Basic Playback ..............................................................................31
Deleting Unwanted Photographs..................................................33
Live View Photography 35
Focus.........................................................................................................39
Manual Focus.........................................................................................41
Using the b Button ..............................................................................42
The Live View Display: Live View Photography.........................45
The Information Display: Live View Photography....................46
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Movie Live View 49
Indices...................................................................................................... 54
Using the b Button.............................................................................. 55
The Live View Display: Movie Live View ...................................... 57
The Information Display: Movie Live View .................................58
Image Area............................................................................................. 59
Taking Photos During Movie Live View....................................... 60
Movie Settings ...................................................................................... 62
Viewing Movies ...........................................................................65
Editing Movies ............................................................................. 67
Trimming Movies................................................................................. 67
Saving Selected Frames .................................................................... 72
Image Recording Options 74
Image Area ................................................................................... 74
Image Quality............................................................................... 79
Image Size..................................................................................... 83
Using Two Memory Cards..........................................................86
Focus 87
Autofocus .....................................................................................87
Autofocus Mode................................................................................... 87
AF-Area Mode ....................................................................................... 90
Focus Point Selection......................................................................... 94
Focus Lock.............................................................................................. 96
Manual Focus .............................................................................100
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Release Mode 102
Choosing a Release Mode ....................................................... 102
Power Source and Frame Rate .....................................................104
Self-Timer Mode (E) ................................................................ 106
Mirror up Mode (V)............................................................... 108
ISO Sensitivity 109
Manual Adjustment ................................................................. 109
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control................................................... 111
Exposure 114
Metering..................................................................................... 114
Exposure Mode ......................................................................... 116
e: Programmed Auto .......................................................................118
f: Shutter-Priority Auto................................................................... 119
g: Aperture-Priority Auto................................................................ 120
h: Manual.............................................................................................. 121
Long Time-Exposures (h Mode Only) ................................... 123
Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock ........................................ 126
Autoexposure (AE) Lock.......................................................... 128
Exposure Compensation......................................................... 130
Bracketing.................................................................................. 133
White Balance 148
White Balance Options ............................................................ 148
Fine-Tuning White Balance .................................................... 151
Choosing a Color Temperature.............................................. 155
Preset Manual ........................................................................... 158
Viewfinder Photography ................................................................159
Live View (Spot White Balance).................................................... 163
Managing Presets.............................................................................. 167
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Image Enhancement 170
Picture Controls.........................................................................170
Selecting a Picture Control.............................................................170
Modifying Picture Controls ............................................................173
Creating Custom Picture Controls............................................... 177
Sharing Custom Picture Controls.................................................180
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows .....................182
Active D-Lighting...............................................................................182
High Dynamic Range (HDR)...........................................................184
Flash Photography 189
Using the Built-in Flash ............................................................189
Flash Modes.........................................................................................191
Flash Compensation.................................................................196
FV Lock ........................................................................................198
Other Shooting Options 201
The R Button (Viewfinder Photography) ............................201
The b button ..............................................................................205
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings....................206
Multiple Exposure .....................................................................209
Interval Timer Photography....................................................216
Time-Lapse Photography ........................................................223
Non-CPU Lenses ........................................................................229
Location Data.............................................................................233
More About Playback 235
Viewing Images .........................................................................235
Full-Frame Playback..........................................................................235
Thumbnail Playback .........................................................................235
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Photo Information.................................................................... 238
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom .................................. 248
Protecting Photographs from Deletion ............................... 250
Deleting Photographs ............................................................. 251
Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback.......................................... 251
The Playback Menu .......................................................................... 252
Connections 253
Installing ViewNX 2 .................................................................. 253
Using ViewNX 2......................................................................... 257
Copy Pictures to the Computer ................................................... 257
Ethernet and Wireless Networks.................................................. 261
Printing Photographs .............................................................. 263
Connecting the Printer.................................................................... 263
Printing Pictures One at a Time.................................................... 264
Printing Multiple Pictures............................................................... 266
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set ...................................... 267
Viewing Photographs on TV................................................... 269
HDMI Options..................................................................................... 270
Menu Guide 272
Defaults ...................................................................................... 272
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images .......................... 280
Playback Menu Options.................................................................. 280
Playback Folder .......................................................................... 281
Hide Image................................................................................... 281
Playback Display Options ....................................................... 282
Copy Image(s) ............................................................................. 283
Image Review.............................................................................. 287
After Delete.................................................................................. 287
Rotate Tall..................................................................................... 288
Slide Show.................................................................................... 288
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C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options...........................290
Shooting Menu Options..................................................................290
Shooting Menu Bank ................................................................291
Extended Menu Banks.............................................................. 292
Storage Folder.............................................................................293
File Naming ..................................................................................295
JPEG/TIFF Recording.................................................................295
NEF (RAW) Recording ...............................................................295
Color Space...................................................................................296
Vignette Control .........................................................................297
Auto Distortion Control ...........................................................298
Long Exposure NR
(Long Exposure Noise Reduction) ...................................299
High ISO NR ..................................................................................299
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings ............300
Custom Settings................................................................................. 301
Custom Settings Bank ..............................................................304
a: Autofocus ....................................................................................306
a1: AF-C Priority Selection.......................................................306
a2: AF-S Priority Selection .......................................................307
a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On..........................................308
a4: AF Activation.........................................................................308
a5: Focus Point Illumination...................................................309
a6: AF Point Illumination .........................................................310
a7: Focus Point Wrap-Around................................................310
a8: Number of Focus Points....................................................311
a9: Store by Orientation........................................................... 312
a10: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator.........................................313
a11: Limit AF-Area Mode Selection......................................314
a12: Autofocus Mode Restrictions .......................................314
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b: Metering/Exposure ................................................................. 315
b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value................................................ 315
b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl ............................................ 315
b3: Exp./Flash Comp. Step Value.......................................... 315
b4: Easy Exposure Compensation........................................ 316
b5: Matrix Metering................................................................... 317
b6: Center-Weighted Area...................................................... 317
b7: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure.......................................... 318
c: Timers/AE Lock.......................................................................... 319
c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L........................................... 319
c2: Standby Timer...................................................................... 319
c3: Self-Timer............................................................................... 319
c4: Monitor off Delay ................................................................320
d: Shooting/Display .....................................................................321
d1: Beep......................................................................................... 321
d2: CL Mode Shooting Speed................................................ 321
d3: Max. Continuous Release................................................. 322
d4: Exposure Delay Mode ....................................................... 322
d5: Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter................................... 323
d6: File Number Sequence .....................................................324
d7: Viewfinder Grid Display.................................................... 325
d8: ISO Display and Adjustment........................................... 325
d9: Screen Tips............................................................................ 325
d10: Information Display......................................................... 326
d11: LCD Illumination............................................................... 326
d12: MB-D12 Battery Type...................................................... 327
d13: Battery Order .....................................................................328
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e: Bracketing/Flash .......................................................................329
e1: Flash Sync Speed.................................................................329
e2: Flash Shutter Speed ...........................................................331
e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash.............................................331
e4: Exposure Comp. for Flash.................................................338
e5: Modeling Flash..................................................................... 338
e6: Auto Bracketing Set............................................................338
e7: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)............................................... 339
e8: Bracketing Order .................................................................340
f: Controls.........................................................................................341
f1: D Switch..................................................................................341
f2: Multi Selector Center Button ...........................................341
f3: Multi Selector.........................................................................343
f4: Assign Fn Button ..................................................................343
f5: Assign Preview Button .......................................................349
f6: Assign AE-L/AF-L button ...................................................349
f7: Shutter Spd & Aperture Lock ...........................................350
f8: Assign BKT Button................................................................ 350
f9: Customize Command Dials ..............................................351
f10: Release Button to Use Dial .............................................353
f11: Slot Empty Release Lock..................................................354
f12: Reverse Indicators .............................................................354
f13: Assign Movie Record Button .........................................355
f14: Live View Button Options ............................................... 356
f15: Assign MB-D12 AF-ON .....................................................356
f16: Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button.....................................357
f17: Lens Focus Function Buttons ........................................359
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g: Movie............................................................................................ 361
g1: Assign Fn Button................................................................. 361
g2: Assign Preview Button...................................................... 362
g3: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button.................................................. 363
g4: Assign Shutter Button....................................................... 364
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup ......................................... 365
Setup Menu Options........................................................................ 365
Format Memory Card ............................................................... 366
Monitor Brightness.................................................................... 367
Monitor Color Balance ............................................................. 368
Image Dust Off Ref Photo .......................................................369
Flicker Reduction ....................................................................... 371
Time Zone and Date .................................................................372
Language...................................................................................... 372
Auto Image Rotation ................................................................ 373
Battery Info................................................................................... 374
Image Comment ........................................................................ 375
Copyright Information............................................................. 376
Save/Load Settings ................................................................... 377
Virtual Horizon............................................................................ 379
AF Fine-Tune ............................................................................... 380
Eye-Fi Upload ..............................................................................382
Firmware Version....................................................................... 383
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N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ...........384
Retouch Menu Options ...................................................................384
D-Lighting.....................................................................................388
Red-Eye Correction....................................................................389
Trim .................................................................................................390
Monochrome...............................................................................392
Filter Effects..................................................................................393
Color Balance...............................................................................394
Image Overlay .............................................................................395
NEF (RAW) Processing ..............................................................399
Resize..............................................................................................401
Quick Retouch .............................................................................404
Straighten .....................................................................................404
Distortion Control ...................................................................... 405
Fisheye ...........................................................................................406
Color Outline................................................................................406
Color Sketch .................................................................................407
Perspective Control...................................................................408
Miniature Effect...........................................................................409
Selective Color.............................................................................410
Side-by-Side Comparison........................................................412
O My Menu/m Recent Settings ..............................................414
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Technical Notes 419
Compatible Lenses................................................................... 419
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) ....................................... 428
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)............................... 428
Other Accessories ..................................................................... 436
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter ..................... 442
Caring for the Camera ............................................................. 444
Storage.................................................................................................. 444
Cleaning................................................................................................ 444
Image Sensor Cleaning ...................................................................445
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ..................... 452
Exposure Program.................................................................... 458
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 459
Battery/Display................................................................................... 459
Shooting............................................................................................... 460
Playback................................................................................................ 464
Miscellaneous..................................................................................... 465
Error Messages.......................................................................... 466
Specifications ............................................................................ 473
Approved Memory Cards........................................................ 487
Memory Card Capacity ............................................................ 489
Battery Life................................................................................. 492
Lenses That May Block the Built-in Flash and AF-Assist
Illuminator............................................................................ 494
Index ........................................................................................... 498
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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
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warnings before using this Nikon product.
❚❚ WARNI NGS
AKeep 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.
ADo not look at the sun through the
viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light
source through the viewfinder could
cause permanent visual impairment.
AUsing 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.
ATurn 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.
ADo 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.
AKeep out of reach of children
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in injury. In addition,
note that small parts constitute a
choking hazard. Should a child
swallow any part of this equipment,
consult a physician immediately.
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Do not disassemble
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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.
ADo 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.
ADo 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 low-temperature burns.
ADo not leave the product where it will be
exposed to extremely high
temperatures, such as in an enclosed
automobile or in direct sunlight
Failure to observe this precaution
could cause damage or fire.
ADo not aim a flash at the operator of a
motor vehicle
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in accidents.
AObserve c aution 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 subjec t’s
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. The flash should be no
less than one meter (3 ft 4 in.) from
the subject. Particular care should
be observed when photographing
infants.
AAvoid 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.
ADo not carry tripods with a lens or camera
attached
You could trip or accidentally strike
others, resulting in injury.
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Observe proper precautions when
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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 batter y. 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.
AObserve proper precautions when
handling the charger
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in injury or
product malfunction due to fire or
electric shock.
• Do not short the charger terminals.
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in overheating and
damage to the charger.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued use could
result in fire.
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• 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. Fail ure to obser ve
this precaution could result in injury
or product malfunction due to fire or
electric shock.
• Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from
one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe
this precaution could damage the
product or cause overheating or fire.
AUse 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.
ACD-ROMs
CD-ROMs containing software or
manuals should not be played back
on audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could
cause hearing loss or damage the
equipment.
AFollow the directions of airline and
hospital personnel
This camera transmits radio
frequencies that could interfere with
medical equipment or aircraft
navigation. Disable the wireless
network feature and remove all
wireless accessories from the camera
before boarding an aircraft, and turn
the camera off during take off and
landing. In medical facilities, follow
staff instructions regarding the use of
wireless devices.
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Notices
• No part of the manuals included
with this product may be
reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any
language in any form, by any means,
without Nikon’s prior written
permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change
the specifications of the hardware
and software described in these
manuals at any time and without
prior notice.
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B
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
electrical and electronic
equipment 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.
• Separate collection and recycling
helps conserve natural resources
and prevent negative consequences
for human health and the
environment that might result from
incorrect disposal.
• 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).
This symbol on the battery
indicates that the battery
is to be collected
separately.
The following apply only to users in
European countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with
this symbol or not, are designated
for separate collection at an
appropriate collection point . Do not
dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
Power Cabl e
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 Frequ ency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user be notified
that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not
expressly approved by Nikon
Corporation may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or
provided by Nikon for your
equipment. Using other interface
cables may exceed the limits of Class
B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Notice for Customers in the State of California
WARNING: Handling the cord on this
product may expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road,
Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
D810
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally
copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device
may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied
or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper
money, coins, securities, government
bonds, or local government bonds,
even if such copies or reproductions
are stamped “Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of
paper money, coins, or securities
which are circulated in a foreign
country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the
government has been obtained, the
copying or reproduction of unused
postage stamps or post cards issued
by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of
stamps issued by the government
and of certified documents
stipulated by law is prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and
reproductions
The government has issued cautions
on copies or reproductions of
securities issued by private
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift
certificates, etc.), commuter passes,
or coupon tickets, except when a
minimum of necessary copies are to
be provided for business use by a
company. Also, do not copy or
reproduce passports issued by the
government, licenses issued by
public agencies and private groups,
ID cards, and tickets, such as passes
and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of
copyrighted creative works such as
books, music, paintings, woodcuts,
prints, maps, drawings, movies, and
photographs is governed by
national and international copyright
laws. Do not use this product for the
purpose of making illegal copies or
to infringe copyright laws.
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data
storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted
files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using
commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of
personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s
responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another
person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the
device and then completely refill it with images containing no private
information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any
pictures selected for preset manual (0 167). Before discarding the camera or
transferring ownership to another person, you should also use the
Network > Network settings option in the camera setup menu to delete a ny
personal network information. For more information, see the documentation
provided with the optional communication unit. Care should be taken to
avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.
AVC Patent Portfolio License
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL
AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED
BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS
OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.
GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.
SEE http://www.mpegla.com
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
NO LICENSE IS
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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including
chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon
specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven
to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic
circuitry.
The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage
the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of
third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the
Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with
normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating,
igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local
authorized Nikon dealer.
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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 YO UR NIKON
WARRANTY.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON
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.
URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/
Additional information may be
See the following
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Introduction
Getting to Know the Camera
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls
and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section
and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.
Camera Body
1 Release mode dial ......................102
2 Release mode dial
lock release .................................102
3 T button ..................79, 83, 206
4 U button .................149, 153, 157
5 S button........................... 109, 111
6 Y button......................................115
7 Accessory shoe
(for optional flash unit)
.....................................435, 436, 479
8 Sub-command dial .................... 351
9 Power switch ................................. 16
10 Shutter-release button................ 30
11 E button.............................. 130, 206
12 Movie-record button ................... 52
13 I/Q button................. 116, 366
14 Control panel....................................5
15 Main command dial................... 351
16 Focal plane mark (E) ...............101
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Camera Body (Continued)
1 Built-in flash................................. 189
2 Flash pop-up button.................. 189
3 D button........ 134, 139, 143, 350
4 M/Y button....................... 190, 196
5 Audio connector cover..........56, 63
6 USB connector cover ........ 257, 263
7 HDMI connector cover .............. 269
8 Lens release button.......................23
9 AF-mode button ........39, 41, 88, 91
10 Focus-mode selector.... 39, 87, 100
11 Lens mounting mark....................15
12 Mirror.................................... 108, 448
13 Metering coupling lever ........... 477
14 Headphone connector................. 56
15 Connector for external
microphone...................................63
16 USB connector ................... 257, 263
17 HDMI connector ......................... 269
D The Speaker
Do not place the speaker in close proximity to magnetic devices.
Failure to observe this precaution could affect the data recorded on
the magnetic devices.
D Close the Connector Cover
Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use.
matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer.
2
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1 Stereo microphone.................49, 62
2 AF-assist illuminator...................313
Self-timer lamp............................ 107
Red-eye reduction lamp ...........191
3 Pv button ............. 54, 117, 349, 362
4 Fn button....................... 78, 343, 361
5 Memory card slot cover.........14, 21
6 Power connector cover .............442
7 Battery-chamber cover latch .....14
8 Battery-chamber cover ............... 14
9 Contact cover for optional
MB-D12 battery pack................ 436
10 Tri pod soc ket
11 Lens mount ........................... 15, 101
12 CPU contacts
13 Ten-pin remote terminal
cover.................................... 233, 439
14 Flash sync terminal cover .........429
15 Flash sync terminal .................... 429
16 Ten-pin remote
terminal ..............................233, 439
17 Body cap ................................ 15, 436
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Camera Body (Continued)
1 Eyepiece shutter lever.........23, 106
2 Viewfinder .......................................17
3 Viewfinder eyepiece ............23, 106
4 Diopter adjustment control ........17
5 A button .......36, 97, 128, 349, 363
6 B button.............................50, 88
7 Eyelet for camera strap ................12
8 Multi selector...........................11, 25
9 Focus selector lock........................94
10 Speaker ............................................66
11 a button .................................35, 49
12 Live view selector ...................35, 49
4
13 Memory card access lamp.... 21, 30
14 R (info) button ......................8, 201
15 b button .............9, 42, 55, 205, 386
16 Monitor
............. 31, 35, 42, 49, 56, 235, 367
17 J (OK) button................................25
18 W button ............. 38, 44, 235, 248
19 X button................. 38, 44, 235, 248
20 L/Z/Q button........ 25, 171, 250
21 G button ...........................24, 272
22 K button ...............................31, 235
23 O/Q button ................33, 251, 366
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The Control Panel
The control panel shows a variety of camera settings when the
camera is on. The items shown here appear the first time the
camera is turned on; information on other settings can be found
in the relevant sections of this manual.
312 4 5
14
13
12
11
1 Exposure mode ...........................116
2 Metering .......................................114
3 Shutter speed .....................119, 121
4 B indicator ...............................372
5 Aperture (f-number) .........120, 121
6 CompactFlash memory card
indicator......................................... 14
7 SD memory card indicator.......... 14
8 Battery indicator ........................... 19
9 Number of exposures
remaining............................. 20, 489
10 Focus mode.................................... 87
11 White balance.............................. 148
12 Image quality ................................ 79
13 AF-area mode..........................90, 91
14 Image size (JPEG and TIFF
images) .......................................... 83
6
7
8
9
10
A The B Indicator
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 power connector
and AC adapter (0 436).
about three months.
clock has been reset and the date and time recorded with any new
photographs will not be correct.
date using the Time zone and date > Date and time option in the
setup menu (0 18).
Two days of charging will power the clock for
If the B icon flashes in the control panel, the
Set the clock to the correct time and
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The Viewfinder Display
1 Framing grid (displayed when On
is selected for Custom Setting d7)
....................................................... 325
2 Focus points.... 17, 30, 94, 310, 311
AF-area mode.......................... 90, 91
3 AF area brackets....................17, 239
4 Virtual horizon display ..............347
5 Focus indicator......................30, 101
6
6 Metering....................................... 114
7 Autoexposure (AE) lock............. 128
8 Shutter speed lock icon ............ 126
9 Shutter speed..................... 119, 121
Autofocus mode............................87
10 Aperture lock icon...................... 127
11 Aperture (f-number)......... 120, 121
Aperture (number of stops)
.............................................. 120, 424
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12 Exposure mode ...........................116
13 Flash compensation indicator
.......................................................196
14 Exposure compensation
indicator....................................... 131
15 ISO sensitivity .............................. 109
Preset manual white balance
recording indicator ...................160
ADL bracketing amount ........... 348
AF-area mode ...................90, 91, 92
16 Number of exposures
remaining............................. 19, 489
Number of shots remaining before
memory buffer fills........... 105, 489
Exposure compensation
value .............................................131
Flash compensation value........ 196
Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.
17 Flash-ready indicator................. 189
18 FV lock indicator ......................... 199
19 Flash sync indicator.................... 329
20 Aperture stop indicator.... 120, 424
21 Exposure indicator ..................... 122
Exposure compensation
display.......................................... 131
22 Low battery warning ................... 19
23 Exposure/flash bracketing
indicator ...................................... 134
WB bracketing indicator ..........139
ADL bracketing indicator.......... 143
24 Auto ISO sensitivity
indicator ...................................... 112
25 “k” (appears when memory
remains for over 1000
exposures)..................................... 20
D No Battery
When the battery is totally exhausted or no battery is inserted, the
display in the viewfinder will dim.
a malfunction.
fully-charged battery is inserted.
The viewfinder display will return to normal when a
This is normal and does not indicate
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.
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The R Button
Press the R button to view shooting
information during viewfinder
photography (0 201).
R button
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The b button
Use the b button for quick access to
frequently-used settings in playback
mode (0 386) and during viewfinder
(0 205) and live view photography
(0 42) and movie live view (0 55).
Viewfinder photography Playback
Live view photography Movie live view
b button
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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.
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The Multi Selector
In this manual, operations using the multi selector are
represented by 1, 3, 4, and 2 icons.
1: Press the multi selector up
The center of the multi
selector
4: Press the multi
selector left
3: Press the multi selector down
2: Press the multi
selector right
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First Steps
Follow the seven steps below to ready the camera for use.
1 Attach the strap.
Attach the strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet.
D The Battery and Charger
Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xiii–xvi and 452–457
of this manual.
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2 Charge the battery.
Insert the battery and plug the charger in (depending on the
country or region, the charger comes with either an AC wall
adapter or a power cable). An exhausted battery will fully
charge in about two hours and 35 minutes.
• AC wall a dapter: Insert the AC wall adapter into the charger AC
inlet (q).
rotate the adapter 90 ° to fix it in place (e). Insert the
battery and plug the charger in.
• Power cable: After connecting the power cable with the plug
in the orientation shown, insert the battery and plug the
cable in.
The CHARGE lamp will flash while the battery charges.
Slide the AC wall adapter latch as shown (w) and
AC wall adapter latch
90 °
Battery charging Charging complete
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3 Insert the battery and a memory card.
Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards,
confirm that power switch is in the OFF position. Insert the
battery in the orientation shown, 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.
Battery latch
Memory cards are inserted as shown below.
• SD memory cards: Slide the card in until it clicks into place.
• CompactFlash memory cards: Slide the card in, stopping when
the eject button pops up.
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Eject button
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4 Attach a lens.
Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when
the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in
this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S NIKKOR 24–
120mm f/4G ED VR.
Remove the
camera body cap
Remove the rear lens cap
Mounting mark (camera)
Align the mounting
marks
Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place
Mounting mark (lens)
Be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures.
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5 Turn the camera on.
Turn the camera on. The
control panel will light.
Power switch
Control panel
A LCD Illuminators
Rotating the power switch toward
standby timer and control panel backlight (LCD illuminator),
allowing the display to be read in the dark.
switch is released, the illuminators will remain lit for six
seconds while the standby timer is active or until the
shutter is released or the power switch is rotated toward
D
activates
After the power
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the
D
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6 Focus the viewfinder.
Lift the diopter adjustment control
and rotate it 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. Push the diopter
adjustment control back in once you have adjusted focus to
your satisfaction.
Focus poi nt
AF area brackets
Viewfinder not in focus
Viewfinder in focus
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7 Choose a language and set the
camera clock.
Use the Language and Time zone
and date options in the setup menu
to choose a language and set the
camera clock (Language is
automatically shown highlighted the
first time the menus are displayed).
Time zone and date is used to
choose a time zone (Time zone),
choose a date format (Date format),
turn daylight saving time on and off
(Daylight saving time), and set the
camera clock to the current date and
time (Date and time; note that the
camera uses a 24-hour clock). For
information on using the menus, see
“Using Camera Menus” (0 25).
The camera is now ready for use.
information on taking photographs.
G button
Proceed to page 29 for
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❚❚ Battery Level
The battery level is shown in the control
panel and viewfinder.
Control panel Viewfinde r Description
L — Battery fully charged.
K —
Battery partially discharged.J —
I —
H d
H
(flashes)
d
(flashes)
Low battery.
battery.
Shutter release disabled. Charge or
exchange battery.
Charge battery or ready spare
Control panel
Viewfinder
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❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining
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).
memory card is full or an error has
occurred, the icon for the affected card will flash (0 468).
The control panel and viewfinder show
the number of photographs that can be
taken at current settings (values over
1000 are rounded down to the nearest
hundred; e.g., values between 1200 and
1299 are shown as 1.2 k).
If the
Control panel
Number of exposures
remaining
Control panel
Viewfinder
A Camera O ff 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).
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❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards
16
GB
16
GB
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off and open the
battery-chamber cover. Press the
battery latch in the direction shown by
the arrow to release the battery and
then remove the battery by hand.
Removing Memory Cards
After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn
the camera off and open the memory card slot cover.
• SD memory cards: Press the card in and
then release it (q). The memory card
can then be removed by hand (w).
• CompactFlash memory cards: Press the
eject button (q) to partially eject the
card (w). The memory card can then
be removed by hand. Do not push on
the memory card while pressing the
eject button. Failure to observe this
precaution could damage the camera
or memory card.
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D Mem ory Cards
• Memory cards may be hot after use.
removing memory cards from the camera.
• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards.
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.
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.
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
Failure t o
Failure to observe this
Do
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
battery and no memory card inserted, S
will be displayed in the control panel.
If the
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❚❚ Detaching the Lens
Be sure the camera is off when removing
or exchanging lenses.
lens, press and hold the lens release
button (q) while turning the lens
clockwise (w). After removing the lens,
replace the lens caps and camera body
cap.
D CPU Lenses with Aper ture Rings
In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 422), lock
aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number).
A Diopter-Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses
Corrective lenses (available separately;
0 438) can be used to further adjust
viewfinder diopter.
diopter-adjustment viewfinder lens,
remove the viewfinder eyepiece by closing
the viewfinder shutter to release the
eyepiece lock (q) and then unscrewing the
eyepiece as shown at right (w).
To r emove t h e
Before attaching a
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Camera Menus
Most shooting, playback, and setup
options can be accessed from the
camera menus. To view the menus,
press the G button.
G button
Tabs
Choose from the following menus:
• D: Playback (0 280) • N: Retouch (0 384)
• C: Shooting (0 290) • O/m: MY MENU or RECENT SETTINGS
• A: Custom Settings (0 300)
• B: Setup (0 365)
Help icon (0 25)
(defaults to MY MENU; 0 414)
Slider shows position in current
menu.
Current settings are shown by icons.
Menu options
Options in current menu.
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Using Camera Menus
❚❚ Menu Controls
The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the menus.
Multi selector
Move cursor up
Select highlighted item
Cancel and return to
previous menu
Move cursor down
Select highlighted
item or display submenu
J button
Select highlighted
item
A The d (Help) Icon
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.
the display.
L (Z/Q) button
Press 1 or 3 to scroll through
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❚❚ 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.
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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.
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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.
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Basic Photography and Playback
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography
1 Ready the Camera.
When framing photographs in the
viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your
right hand and cradle the camera
body or lens with your left.
When framing photographs in
portrait (tall) orientation, hold the
camera as shown at right.
2 Frame the photograph.
At default settings, the camera will
focus on the subject in the center
focus point. Frame a photograph in
the viewfinder with the main subject
in the center focus point.
Focus poi nt
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3 Press the shutter-release
button halfway.
Press the shutter-release
button halfway to focus (if
the subject is poorly lit,
the AF-assist illuminator
may light). The in-focus
indicator (I) will appear in
the viewfinder when the focus operation is complete.
Viewfinder display Description
I Subject in focus.
F Focus point is between camera and subject.
H Focus point is behind subject.
FH
(flashes)
Camera unable to focus on subject in focus point
using autofocus.
Focus indica tor
See page 99.
4 Shoot.
Smoothly press the
shutter-release-button the
rest of the way down to
take the photograph. The
memory card access lamp
will light and the
photograph will be
displayed in the monitor
for a few seconds. Do not eject the memory card or remove or
disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and
recording is complete.
Memory card access
lamp
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Basic Playback
1 Press the K button.
A photograph will be displayed in the
monitor. The memory card
containing the picture currently
displayed is shown by an icon.
2 View additional pictures.
Additional pictures can be
displayed by pressing 4
or 2. To view additional
information on the current
photograph, press 1 and
3 (0 238).
K button
To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the
shutter-release button halfway.
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A Image Review
When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 287),
photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor for a few
seconds after shooting.
A See Also
See page 237 for information on choosing a memory card slot.
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Deleting Unwanted Photographs
To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor,
press the O (Q) button. Note that photographs can not be
recovered once deleted.
1 Display the photograph.
Display the photograph you wish to
delete as described on the preceding
The location of the current
page.
image is shown by an icon at the
bottom left corner of the display.
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. To exit without deleting
the picture, press K.
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
(0 252).
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A The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography)
The viewfinder indicator display and control panel
shutter speed and aperture display will turn off if no
operations are performed for about six seconds, reducing
the drain on the battery.
halfway to reactivate the display.
before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using
Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 319).
Exposure meters off Exposure meters on
Press the shutter-release button
The length of time
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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. The subject will
no longer be visible in the viewfinder.
a button
3 Position the focus point.
Position the focus point over your subject as described on
page 40.
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4 Focus.
Press the shutter-release button
halfway to focus.
The focus point will flash green while
the camera focuses.
If the camera is
A AE-L/AF-L button
able to focus, the focus point will be
displayed in green; if the camera is
unable to focus, the focus point will
flash red (note that pictures can be
taken even when the focus point
flashes red; check focus in the
monitor before shooting). Exposure can be locked by
pressing the A AE-L/AF-L button (0 128); focus locks while the
shutter-release 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.
preview may not accurately reflect the
final results when flash lighting is used, Active D-Lighting (0 182),
High Dynamic Range (HDR; 0 184), or bracketing is in effect, A
(auto) is selected for the Picture Control Contrast parameter
(0 174), or a value other than 0 is selected for Clarity (0 174), or
p is selected for shutter speed.
very dark, the exposure indicators will flash to warn that the
preview may not accurately reflect exposure.
not available when A or & is selected for shutter speed.
Exposure can be adjusted by
Note that the
If the subject is very bright or
Exposure preview is
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D Using Au tofocus in Live View Photography and Movie Live View
Use an AF-S lens.
other lenses or teleconverters.
slower and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera
focuses.
when the camera is unable to focus.
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
The focus point may sometimes be displayed in green
Note that in live view, autofocus is
The camera may be unable to
A The Standby Timer
Regardless of the setting selected for Custom Setting c2 (Standby
timer, 0 319), the standby timer will not expire during live view
photography.
5 Take the picture.
Press the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down to shoot. The
monitor will turn off.
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6 Exit live view mode.
Press the a button to exit live view
mode.
A Live View Zoom Preview
Press the X button to magnify the view in the monitor up to a
maximum of about 23×.
frame at the bottom right corner of the display.
to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor, or press W to
zoom out.
A navigation window will appear in a gray
Use the multi selector
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Focus
To focus using autofocus, rotate the
focus-mode selector to AF and follow the
steps below to choose autofocus and
AF-area modes. For information on
focusing manually, see page 41.
Focus-mode sel ector
❚❚ Choosing a Focus Mode
The following autofocus modes are available during live view
photography and movie live view:
Mode Description
Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects.
AF-S
release button is pressed halfway.
Full-time servo AF: For moving subjects.
continuously until shutter-release button is pressed.
AF-F
when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
To choose an autofocus mode, press the AF-mode button and
rotate the main command dial until the desired mode is
displayed in the monitor.
Focus locks when shutter-
Camera focuses
Focus locks
AF-mode button Main command
dial
Monitor
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❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode
The following AF-area modes can be selected during live view
photography and movie live view:
Mode Description
Face- priori ty 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).
(because, for example, the subject has turned to face away from
the camera), the border will no longer be displayed.
Wide-area AF: Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other
non-portrait subjects.
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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.
in the frame, or press the center of the multi selector to position
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the focus point in the center of the frame.
recommended.
Subject-tracking AF: Use the multi selector to position the focus
point over your subject and press the center of the multi selector
to start tracking.
as it moves through the frame.
of the multi selector again.
&
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.
If the camera can no longer detect the subject
Use the multi selector to move the focus
Use the multi selector to move the focus point anywhere
A tripod is
The focus point will track the selected subject
To end tracking, press the center
Note that the camera may be unable
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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
Manual Focus
To focus in manual focus mode (0 100),
rotate the lens focus ring until the
subject is in focus. To magnify the view
in the monitor for precise focus, press
the X button (0 38).
X button
A Previewing Focus During Live View Photography
To temporarily select maximum aperture for an improved focus
preview during live view photography, press the Pv button.
aperture to its original value, press the button again or focus using
autofocus.
take a picture during focus preview, aperture will return to the original
value before the photo is taken.
If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down to
To r etur n
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Using the b Button
The options listed below can be
accessed by pressing the b button
during live view photography. Highlight
items using the multi selector and press
2 to view options for the highlighted
item. After choosing the desired setting,
press J to return to the b-button menu.
Press the b button again to exit to the
shooting display.
Option Description
Image area
Active D-Lighting Adjust Active D-Lighting (0 182).
Electronic front-
curtain shutter
Monitor
brightness
Choose an image area for live view photography
(0 74).
Enable or disable the electronic front-curtain shutter
for mirror-up photography (0 323).
Press 1 or 3 to adjust
monitor brightness for live
view photography (note
that this affects live view
only and has no effect on
photographs or movies or
on the brightness of the
monitor for menus or
playback; to adjust the brightness of the monitor for
menus and playback without affecting live view
photography or movie live view, use the Monitor
brightness option in the setup menu as described on
page 367).
b button
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Option Description
During live view
photography, the white
balance (hue) of the
monitor can be set to a
value different from that
used for photographs
(0 148).
This can be
This option can be
Photo live view
display WB
Split-screen
display zoom
effective if the lighting
under which shots are framed is different from that
used when the photographs are taken, as is
sometimes the case when a flash or preset manual
white balance is used.
display white balance to produce a similar effect to
that used for the actual photographs makes it easier
to picture the results.
for both the view in the monitor and the photograph,
select None.
View two separate areas of
the frame side-by-side
(0 44).
used, for example, to align
buildings with the horizon.
Adjusting the photo live view
To use the same white balance
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❚❚ Split-Screen Display Zoom
Selecting Split-screen display zoom in
the live view photography b button
menu splits the display into two boxes
showing separate areas of the frame
side-by-side at a high zoom ratio.
positions of the magnified areas are
shown in the navigation window.
Use the X and W buttons to zoom in
and out, or use the L (Z/Q) button to
select a box and press 4 or 2 to scroll
the selected area left or right. Pressing
1 or 3 scrolls both areas up or down
simultaneously. To focus on the subject
at the center of the selected area, press
the shutter-release button halfway. To
exit the split-screen display, press the b button.
The
Area in focus
Navigation window
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The Live View Display: Live View Photography
Item Description 0
q Time re maining
Photo live view
display white
w
balance indicator
Autofocus mode The current autofocus mode. 39
e
AF-area mode The current AF-area mode. 40
r
Focus point
t
The amount of time remaining before live
view ends automatically.
shooting will end in 30 s or less.
Monitor hue (photo live view display white
balance).
The current focus point.
with the option selected for AF-area mode.
Displayed if
The display varies
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—
40
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The Information Display: Live View Photography
To hide or display indicators in the monitor during live view
photography, press the R button.
Information on Information off Framing guides
46
Virtual horizon
(0 379)
Histogram (exposure
preview only; 0 36)
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D Shooting in Live View Mode
To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with
photographs or exposure, close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter.
Although they will not appear in the final picture, jagged edges, color
fringing, moiré, and bright spots may appear in the monitor, while
bright bands may appear in some areas with flashing signs and other
intermittent light sources or if the subject is briefly illuminated by a
strobe or other bright, momentary light source.
may occur if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at
high speed through the frame.
monitor under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps can be
reduced using Flicker reduction (0 371), although they may still be
visible in the final photograph at some shutter speeds.
in live view mode, avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong
light sources.
damage to the camera’s internal circuitry.
Movie recording is not available during live view photography and
pressing the movie-record button has no effect.
(0 49) to shoot movies.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in
Flicker and banding visible in the
In addition, distortion
When shooting
Select movie live view
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D The Count Down Di splay
A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends
automatically (the timer turns red if live view is about to end to protect
the internal circuits or, if an option other than No limit is selected for
Custom Setting c4—Monitor off delay > Live view; 0 320—5 s
before the monitor is due to turn off automatically).
shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately when live
view is selected.
Depending on
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.
A See Also
For information on choosing the role played by the center of the multi
selector, and by the movie-record button and command dials, see
Custom Settings f2 (Multi selector center button, 0 341) and f13
(Assign movie record button, 0 355).
unintended operation of the a button, see Custom Setting f14 (Live
view button options, 0 356).
For information on preventing
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Movie Live View
Movies can be recorded in live view.
1 Rotate the live view selector to 1
(movie live view).
Live view selector
2 Press the a button.
The mirror will be raised and the view
through the lens will be displayed in
the camera monitor as it would
appear in the actual movie, modified
for the effects of exposure. The
subject will no longer be visible in the
viewfinder.
D The 0 Ico n
A 0 icon (0 57) indicates that movies can not be recorded.
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
camera or lens during autofocus, vibration reduction, or changes to
aperture.
a button
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3 Choose a focus mode (0 39).
4 Choose an AF-area mode (0 40).
5 Focus.
Frame the opening shot and press
the B button to focus. Note that
the number of subjects that can be
detected in face-priority AF drops
during movie recording.
A Focusing in Movie Live View
Focus can also be adjusted by pressing the shutter-release button
halfway before beginning recording.
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A Exposure Mode
The following settings can be adjusted in movie live view:
Aperture
Shutter
speed
ISO
sensitivity
(0 64)
Exposure
compensation
Metering
e, f — — — ✔ ✔
g ✔ — — ✔ ✔
h ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔
In exposure mode h, shutter speed can be set to values between
1
frame rate; 0 62).
adjusted automatically.
/
25 s and
1
/
8000 s (the slowest available shutter speed varies with the
In other exposure modes, shutter speed is
If the subject is over- or under-exposed in
mode e or f, end live view and start movie live view again or select
exposure g and adjust aperture.
Spot metering is not available
during movie live view.
A White Balance
White balance can be set at any time by pressing the U button
and rotating the main command dial (0 149).
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6 Start recording.
Press the movie-record button to
start recording. A recording
indicator and the time available are
displayed in the monitor. Exposure
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). In autofocus
mode, the camera can be refocused
by pressing the B button.
Movie-record button
Recording indicator
Time remaining
7 End recording.
Press the movie-record button again
to end recording. Recording will end
automatically when the maximum
length is reached, or the memory
card is full.
A Maximum Length
The maximum length for individual movie files is 4 GB (for
maximum recording times, see page 62); note that depending on
memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is
reached (0 487).
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8 Exit movie live view.
Press the a button to exit movie live
view.
D The Count-Down Di splay
A count down will be displayed 30 s before movie recording ends
automatically (0 462).
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.
Depending on shooting conditions, the
Wait for
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Indices
If Index marking is selected as the
“press” option for Custom Setting g1
(Assign Fn button; 0 361), g2 (Assign
preview button; 0 362), or g3 (Assign
AE-L/AF-L button; 0 363), you can
press the selected button during
recording to add indices that can be
used to locate frames during editing and
playback (0 66). Up to 20 indices can be
added to each movie.
A See Also
Frame size, frame rate, microphone sensitivity, card slot, and ISO
sensitivity options are available in the Movie settings menu (0 62).
Focus can be adjusted manually as described on page 41. The roles
played by the center of the multi selector, the Fn, Pv, and A AE-L/AF-L
buttons can be chosen using Custom Settings f2 (Multi selector
center button; 0 341), g1 (Assign Fn button; 0 361), g2 (Assign
preview button; 0 362), and g3 (Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 363;
this option also allows exposure to be locked without keeping the
A AE-L/AF-L button pressed), respectively.
shutter button; 0 364) controls whether the shutter-release button
can be used to start movie live view or to start and end movie
recording.
a button, see Custom Setting f14 (Live view button options; 0 356).
For information on preventing unintended operation of the
Pv button
Custom Setting g4 (Assign
Index
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Using the b Button
The options listed below can be
accessed by pressing the b button in
movie live view. Highlight items using
the multi selector and press 2 to view
options for the highlighted item. After
choosing the desired setting, press J to
return to the b-button menu. Press the
b button again to exit to the shooting
display.
Option Description
Image area Choose image area for movie live view (0 59).
Frame size/
frame rate
Movie quality Choose movie quality (0 62).
Microphone
sensitivity
Select a frame size and rate (0 62).
Press 1 or 3 to adjust
microphone sensitivity
(0 62).
Both the built-in
and optional stereo
microphones are affected.
b button
Frequency
response
Wind noise
reduction
Destination
Control the frequency response of the built-in
microphone or optional stereo microphones (0 63).
Enable or disable wind noise reduction using the
built-in microphone’s low-cut filter (0 63).
When two memory cards are inserted, you can choose
the card to which movies are recorded (0 63).
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Option Description
Press 1 or 3 to adjust
monitor brightness for
movie live view (note that
Monitor
brightness
Highlight display
Headphone
volume
this affects live view only
and has no effect on
photographs or movies or
on the brightness of the
monitor for menus or
playback; 0 42).
Choose whether the
brightest areas of the
frame (highlights) are
shown by slanting lines in
the display during movie
live view.
Press 1 or 3 to adjust
headphone volume.
Highlights
A Headphon es
Third-party headphones can be used.
result in high volume; particular care should be taken when
headphones are used.
No te th at h igh s oun d lev els may
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The Live View Display: Movie Live View
Item Desc ription 0
“No movie” icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded. 49
q
Headphone volume
w
Microphone
e
sensitivity
Sound level
r
Frequency response The current frequency response. 63
t
Wind noise reduction
y
Time remaining
u
(movie live view)
Movie frame size The frame size for movie recording. 62
i
Highlight display
o
indicator
Volume of audio output to headphones.
Displayed when third-party headphones
are connected.
Microphone sensitivity. 62
Sound level for audio recording.
in red if level is too high; adjust
microphone sensitivity accordingly.
Displayed when wind noise reduction is
on.
The recording time available for movies. 52
Displayed when highlight display is on. 56
Displayed
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62
63
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The Information Display: Movie Live View
To hide or display indicators in the monitor during movie live
view, press the R button.
Information on Information off Framing guides
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Virtual horizon
(0 379)
Histogram
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Image Area
Regardless of the option selected for Image area in the shooting
menu (0 74), all movies and photographs recorded in movie live
view (0 49) have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.
FX-format crop (0 75)
DX-format crop (0 75)
FX-based movie
format crop
DX-based movie
format crop
Images recorded with On selected for Image area > Auto DX
crop (0 75) and a DX lens attached use a DX-based movie
format, as do images recorded with DX (24×16) 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.
The approximate size of the area at the
center of the image sensor used to record photographs taken in
movie live view is 32.8 × 18.4 mm when the FX-based movie
format is selected and 23.4 × 13.2 mm when the DX-based
movie format is selected.
A HDMI
If the ca mera is con nect ed to an HDM I dev ice ( 0 48), the view through
the lens will appear both in the camera monitor and on the HDMI
device.
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Taking Photos During Movie Live View
If Take p hot os is selected for Custom Setting g4
(Assign shutter button, 0 364), photographs can be
taken at any time during movie live view by pressing
the shutter-release button all the way down. If movie
recording is in progress, recording will end and the footage
recorded to that point will be saved. The photograph will be
recorded at the current image area setting using a crop with an
aspect ratio of 16 : 9. Image quality is determined by the option
selected for Image quality in the shooting menu (0 79). 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 35) and then ending live view
photography, starting movie live view, and checking the image
area.
A Image Size
The following table shows the size of photographs taken in movie live
view:
Image area Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in .)
FX-based
format
DX-bas ed
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).
Large 6720 × 3776 56.9 × 32.0/22.4 × 12.6
Medium 5040 × 2832 42.7 × 24.0/16.8 × 9.4
Small 3360 × 1888 28.4 × 16.0/11.2 × 6.3
Large 4800 × 2704 40.6 × 22.9/16.0 × 9.0
Medium 3600 × 2024 30.5 × 17.1/12.0 × 6.7
Small 2400 × 1352 20.3 × 11.4/ 8.0 × 4.5
*
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A Wireless Remote Controllers and Remote Cords
If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter
button, 0 364), the shutter-release buttons on optional wireless
remote controllers and remote cords (0 439) can be used to start
movie live view and to start and end movie recording.
D Recording Movies
Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the
final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the
camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed
through frame (for information on reducing flicker and banding, see
Flicker reduction, 0 371).
aperture is in use (0 361).
bright spots may also appear.
of the frame with flashing signs and other intermittent light sources or
if the subject is briefly illuminated by a strobe or other bright,
momentary light source.
camera at the sun or other strong light sources.
precaution could result in damage to the camera’s internal circuitry.
Note that noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) and
une xpected c olors m ay appear if you z oom in o n the v iew thr ough th e
lens (0 38) during movie live view.
Flash lighting can not be used during movie live view.
Flicker may also appear while power
Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and
Bright bands may appear in some areas
When recording movies, avoid pointing the
Failure to observe this
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Movie Settings
Use the Movie settings option in the shooting menu (0 290) to
adjust the following settings.
• Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality: Choose from the following
options:
*
Option
y/y 1920 × 1080; 60p
z/z 1920 × 1080; 50p
1/1 1920 × 1080; 30p
2/2 1920 × 1080; 25p
3/3 1920 × 1080; 24p
4/4 1280 × 720; 60p
5/5 1280 × 720; 50p
* Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps for values listed as 30p, 23.976 fps for values listed as 24p, and
59.94 fps for values listed as 60p.
Maximum bit rate (Mbps)
(★ high quality/Normal)
42/24 10 min./20 min.
24/12 20 min./29 min. 59 s
• Microphone sensitivity : Turn the built-in or
optional stereo microphones (0 441)
on or off or adjust microphone
sensitivity.
Choose Auto sensitivity to
adjust sensitivity automatically,
Microphone off to turn sound
recording off; to select microphone
sensitivity manually, select Manual sensitivity, then highlight
an option and press J.
Maximum length
(★ high quality/Normal)
D Frame S ize and Rate
Frame size and rate affects the distribution and amount of noise
(randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or bright spots).
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• Frequency response: If S Wide range is selected, the built-in
and optional stereo microphones (0 441) will respond to a
wide range of frequencies, from music to the bustling hum of a
city street.
Choose T Vocal range to bring out human
voices.
• Wind noise reduction: Select On to enable the low-cut filter for the
built-in microphone (optional stereo microphones are
unaffected), reducing noise produced by wind blowing over
the microphone (note that other sounds may also be affected).
Wind-noise reduction for optional stereo microphones can be
enabled or disabled using microphone controls.
• 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. Note that regardless of
the option selected, photographs are
recorded to the card in the primary slot
(0 86).
A Using an External Microphone
The optional stereo microphone can be used to record sound in stereo
or to avoid recording focus noise and other sounds made by the lens
(0 441).
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• Movie ISO sensitivity settings: Adjust the
following ISO sensitivity settings.
- ISO sensitivity (mode M): Choose the ISO
sensitivity for exposure mode h from
values between ISO 64 and Hi 2.
Auto
ISO sensitivity control is used in other
exposure modes.
- Auto ISO control (mode M): Select On for auto ISO sensitivity
control in exposure mode h, Off to use the value selected for
ISO sensitivity (mode M).
- Maximum sensitivity: Choose the upper limit for auto ISO
sensitivity control from values between ISO 200 and Hi 2.
Auto ISO sensitivity control is used in exposure modes e, f,
and g and when On is selected for Auto ISO control (mode
M) in exposure mode h.
A Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
At high ISO sensitivities, the camera may have difficulty focusing and
noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may increase.
can be prevented by choosing a lower value for Movie ISO sensitivity
settings > Maximum sensitivity.
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Viewing Movies
Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 235).
Press the center of the multi selector to start playback; your
current position is indicated by the movie progress bar.
1 icon Length Current position/total length
Movie
progress 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).
paused, movie rewinds or advances one
frame at a time; keep pressed for continuous
rewind or advance.
Volume Guide
If playback is
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To Use Description
Skip 10 s
Skip
ahead/
back
Adjust
volume
Trim movie
X
Rotate the main command dial one stop to
skip ahead or back 10 s.
Rotate the sub-command dial to skip to next
or previous index, or to skip to the last or
first frame if the movie contains no indices.
/W Press X to increase volume, W to decrease.
See page 67 for more information.
b
Exit /
Return to
shooting
mode
K Exit to full-frame playback.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to
exit to shooting mode.
A The p Icon
Movies with indices (0 54) 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.
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Editing Movies
Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected
frames as JPEG stills.
Option Description
Choose start/end point
9
Save selected frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still.
4
Create a copy from which the opening or
closing footage has been removed.
Trimming Movies
To create trimmed copies of movies:
1 Display a movie full frame (0 235).
2 Pause the movie on the new
opening or closing frame.
Play the movie back as described on
page 65, pressing the center of the
multi selector to start and resume
playback and 3 to pause and
pressing 4 or 2 or rotating the main
or sub-command dial to locate the
desired frame. Your approximate position in the movie can
be ascertained from the movie progress bar. Pause playback
when you reach the new opening or closing frame.
Movie progress bar
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3 Select Choose start/end point.
Press the b button, then highlight
Choose start/end point and press
2.
b button
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4 Choose the current frame as the
new start or end point.
To create a copy that begins from the
current frame, highlight Start point
and press J. The frames before the
current frame will be removed when
you save the copy.
Start point
To create a copy that ends at the current frame, highlight End
point and press J.
removed when you save the copy.
The frames after the current frame will be
End point
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5 Confirm the new start or end point.
If the desired frame is not currently
displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance
or rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or
back, rotate the main command dial
one stop; to skip to an index, or to the
first or last frame if the movie
contains no indices, rotate the sub-command dial).
6 Create the copy.
Once the desired frame is displayed, press 1.
7 Preview the movie.
To preview the copy, highlight
Preview and press J (to interrupt
the preview and return to the save
options menu, press 1). To abandon
the current copy and return to Step 5,
highlight Cancel and press J; to save
the copy, proceed to Step 8.
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8 Save the copy.
Highlight Save as new file and press
J to save the copy to a new file. To
replace the original movie file with
the edited copy, highlight Overwrite
existing file and press J.
D Trimming Movies
Movies must be at least two seconds long.
if there is insufficient space available on the memory card.
Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original.
A Choosing the Role of the Current Frame
To make the frame displayed in Step 5 the new end point (x) instead of
the new start point (w) or vice versa, press the L (Z/Q) button.
The copy will not be saved
L (Z/Q) button
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Saving Selected Frames
To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still:
1 Pause the movie on the desired
frame.
Play the movie back as described on
page 65, pressing the center of the
multi selector to start and resume
playback and 3 to pause.
movie at the frame you intend to
copy.
Pause the
2 Choose Save selected frame.
Press the b button, then highlight
Save selected frame and press 2.
b button
3 Create a still copy.
Press 1 to create a still copy of the
current frame.
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4 Save the copy.
Highlight Yes and press J to create a
fine-quality (0 79) JPEG copy of the
selected frame.
A Save Selected Frame
JPEG movie stills created with the Save selected frame option can not
be retouched.
information (0 238).
JPEG movie stills lack some categories of photo
A The Retouch Menu
Movies can also be edited using the Edit movie option in the retouch
menu (0 384).
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Image Recording Options
Image Area
Choose from image areas of FX (36× 24) 1.0× (FX format),
DX (24× 16) 1.5× (DX format), 5 : 4 (30 ×24), and 1.2× (30×20)
1.2×. See page 490 for information on the number of pictures
that can be stored at different image area settings.
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FX format
DX format
5:4
1.2×
DX format (24× 16)
image circle
FX format (36× 24)
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❚❚ Image Area Options
The camera offers a choice of the following image areas:
Option Description
FX (36× 24)
1.0×
c
(FX format)
1.2× (30× 20)
Z
1.2×
DX (24× 16)
1.5×
a
(DX format)
5 : 4 (30× 24)
b
Images are recorded in FX format using the full
area of the image sensor (35.9 × 24.0 mm),
producing an angle of view equivalent to a
NIKKOR lens on a 35mm format camera.
A 30.0 × 19.9 mm area at the center of the image
sensor is used to record photographs. To
calculate the approximate focal length of the lens
in 35mm format, multiply by 1.2.
An area at the center of the image sensor
23.4 × 15.6 mm is used to record pictures in DX
format.
To calculate the approximate focal le ngth
of the lens in 35mm format, multiply by 1.5.
Pictures are recorded with an aspect ratio of 5 : 4
(30.0 × 24.0 mm).
❚❚ Automatic Crop Selection
To automatically select a DX crop when a DX lens is attached,
select On for Image area > Auto DX crop in the shooting menu
(0 290). The image area selected in the shooting menu or with
the camera controls will be used only when a non-DX lens is
attached. Select Off to use the currently-selected image area
with all lenses.
D Auto DX Crop
The controls listed on page 78 can not be used to select image area
when a DX lens is attached and Auto DX crop is on.
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A Image Area
The selected option is shown in the
information display.
A DX Lenses
DX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a
smaller angle of view than lenses for 35mm format cameras.
DX crop is off and an option other than DX (24 ×16) (DX format) is
selected for Choose image area when a DX lens is attached, the edges
of the image may be eclipsed.
viewfinder, but when the images are played back you may notice a
drop in resolution or that the edges of the picture are blacked out.
This may not be apparent in the
If Auto
A The Viewfinder Display
The 1.2×, DX format, and 5 : 4 crops are shown below; the area outside
the crop can be viewed in gray when Off is selected for Custom Setting
a6 (AF point illumination, 0 310).
1.2× DX format 5:4
A See Also
See page 59 for information on the crops available in movie live view.
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