Nikon D850 User Manual

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Symbols and Conventions

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

This icon marks cautions; information that should be read

before use to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes; information that should be read before

using the camera.

This icon marks references to other sections in this manual.

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

Throughout this manual, smartphones and tablets are referred to as “smart devices”.

Camera Settings

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

A Fo r Your Sa fety

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

Nikon User Support

Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to-date with the latest product information. You will find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and can contact us for technical assistance.

http://www.europe-nikon.com/support

❚❚ The Menu Guide (PDF)

For more information on menu options and su bje ct s su ch a s ho w to con nec t th e ca mer a to a printer or television, download the camera Menu Guide from the Nikon website as described below. The Menu Guide is in pdf format and can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader. 1 On your computer, launch a web browser and open the Nikon manual

download site at http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

2 Navigate to the page for the desired product and download the

manual.

❚❚ Online Manuals (HTML)

To view Nikon manuals in a web browser: 1 Launch the browser and open the Nikon

manual site at

http://onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/d850/en/

2 Select the desired product and open the

online manual.

D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories

Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. T

ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOU R CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

HE USE OF NON-NIKON

Package Contents

Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera.

BF-1B body cap (0 19)

D850 digital camera (0 1)

EN-EL15a rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (0 14, 16) 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 14) HDMI/USB cable clip UC-E22 USB cable AN-DC18 strap (0 14)

User’s Manual (this guide)

Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the package also includes a lens. Memory cards are sold separately. Cameras purchased in Japan display menus and messages in English and Japanese only; other languages are not supported. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

A ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D Computer Software

Use ViewNX-i to fine-tune photos or to copy pictures to a computer for viewing, or Capture NX-D to fine-tune pictures that have been copied to a computer and to convert NEF (RAW) images to other formats. These applications are available for download from:

http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

You can also visit this website for the latest information on Nikon software, including system requirements.

SnapBridge Connection Guide (for D-SLR Cameras)

Warranty (printed on the back cover of this manual)

Package Contents ......................................................................... ii

For Your Safety .............................................................................. x

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

Introduction 1

Getting to Know the Camera ...................................................... 1

Camera Body ............................................................................................1

The Control Panel ...................................................................................5

The Viewfinder Display.........................................................................7

The Diopter Adjustment Control ......................................................9

Using the Tilting Monitor.................................................................. 10

Using the Touch Screen .................................................................... 12

First Steps 14

Attach the Camera Strap................................................................... 14

Charge the Battery ..............................................................................14

Insert the Battery and a Memory Card......................................... 16

Attach a Lens......................................................................................... 19

Basic Setup............................................................................................. 21

Tutorial 24

Camera Menus: An Overview.................................................... 24

Using Camera Menus .........................................................................25

Basic Photography and Playback............................................. 30

The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining...... 30

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography.................................................... 32

Viewing Photographs ........................................................................ 35

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Live View Photography 37

Autofocus......................................................................................41

Choosing a Focus Mode ....................................................................41

Choosing an AF-Area Mode .............................................................42

Manual Focus ...............................................................................44

Using the i Button ......................................................................45

Split-Screen Display Zoom................................................................48

Silent Live View Photography..........................................................49

Negative Digitizer ................................................................................52

The Live View Display .................................................................54

The Information Display ....................................................................55

Touch Photography (Touch Shutter) .......................................56

Movies 59

Recording Movies........................................................................59

Indices ......................................................................................................64

Using the i Button ..............................................................................65

Image Area: Choosing a Movie Crop.............................................68

Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality ...............................69

The Live View Display .........................................................................71

The Information Display ....................................................................72

Taking Photos in Movie Mode.........................................................73

Viewing Movies............................................................................76

Editing Movies .............................................................................78

Trimming Movies .................................................................................78

Saving Selected Frames.....................................................................82

Image Recording Options 83

Image Area ................................................................................... 83

Image Quality............................................................................... 88

Image Size..................................................................................... 91

Using Two Memory Cards..........................................................93

Focus 94

Autofocus ..................................................................................... 94

Autofocus Mode................................................................................... 98

AF-Area Mode .....................................................................................100

Focus Point Selection.......................................................................105

Focus Lock............................................................................................ 108

Manual Focus .............................................................................111

Release Mode 113

Choosing a Release Mode........................................................113

Power Source and Frame Rate......................................................114

Self-Timer Mode (E) .................................................................116

Mirror up Mode (M

UP) ................................................................118

ISO Sensitivity 119

Manual Adjustment ..................................................................119

Auto ISO Sensitivity Control ...................................................121

Exposure 124

Metering..................................................................................... 124

Exposure Mode ......................................................................... 126

P: Programmed Auto........................................................................ 128

S: Shutter-Priority Auto.................................................................... 129

A: Aperture-Priority Auto ................................................................ 130

M: Manual ............................................................................................. 131

Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) ................................... 133

Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock ........................................ 136

Autoexposure (AE) Lock.......................................................... 137

Exposure Compensation......................................................... 139

Bracketing.................................................................................. 142

White Balance 156

White Balance Options ............................................................ 156

Fine-Tuning White Balance .................................................... 161

Choosing a Color Temperature.............................................. 163

Preset Manual ........................................................................... 165

Viewfinder Photography ................................................................166

Live View (Spot White Balance).................................................... 169

Managing Presets.............................................................................. 172

Image Enhancement 175

Picture Controls ........................................................................ 175

Selecting a Picture Control ............................................................175

Modifying Picture Controls............................................................ 177

Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows..................... 180

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

High Dynamic Range (HDR) .......................................................... 182

Optional Flash Units 187

Using a Flash ..............................................................................187

On-Camera Flash Photography..............................................190

Flash Modes ...............................................................................192

Flash Compensation.................................................................194

FV Lock ........................................................................................196

Flash Info for Shoe-Mounted Units........................................198

Remote Flash Units ...................................................................202

Other Shooting Options 203

The R Button.............................................................................203

Using the Command Dials.......................................................207

The i button ..............................................................................208

Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings....................209

Focus Shift Photography .........................................................212

Non-CPU Lenses ........................................................................218

Location Data.............................................................................221

More About Playback 223

Viewing Images .........................................................................223

Full-Frame Playback..........................................................................223

Thumbnail Playback .........................................................................223

Playback Controls ..............................................................................224

Using the Touch Screen ..................................................................226

The i Button........................................................................................228

Photo Information ....................................................................229

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom...................................238

Protecting Photographs from Deletion................................240

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Rating Pictures .......................................................................... 241

Selecting Photos for Upload................................................... 243

Selecting Individual Photos........................................................... 243

Selecting Multiple Photos.............................................................. 244

Deleting Photographs ............................................................. 245

During Playback................................................................................. 245

The Playback Menu .......................................................................... 246

Menu List 248

A Camera Menus

More information on camera menus is available in a Menu Guide that can be downloaded from the Nikon website (0 i).

D The Playback Menu: Managing Images.......................... 248

C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options.............. 250

1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting

Options.................................................................................. 256

A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings............ 260

B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup......................................... 271

N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies........... 278

O My Menu/m Recent Settings ............................................. 280

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Technical Notes 281

Compatible Lenses....................................................................281

The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)...........................288

Other Accessories......................................................................296

Optional MB-D18 Battery Packs .............................................299

Parts of the MB-D18..........................................................................299

Using the Battery Pack..................................................................... 302

Specifications......................................................................................310

Caring for the Camera ..............................................................311

Storage ..................................................................................................311

Cleaning................................................................................................311

Image Sensor Cleaning....................................................................312

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions......................319

Troubleshooting........................................................................324

Battery/Display ...................................................................................324

Shooting ...............................................................................................325

Playback ................................................................................................328

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks) .................................329

Miscellaneous .....................................................................................329

Error Messages...........................................................................330

Specifications.............................................................................336

Lens Kits ......................................................................................351

AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR..........................................351

Approved Memory Cards ........................................................360

Memory Card Capacity.............................................................362

Battery Life .................................................................................365

Index ............................................................................................367

Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty .............377

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product.

Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them.

DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a

high risk of death or severe injury.

WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could

result in death or severe injury.

CAUTION: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could

result in injury or property damage.

WAR NIN G

• Do not use while walking or operating a motor vehicle.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents or other injury.

• Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other injury.

• Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery or power source.

Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.

• Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with wet hands.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product while it is on or plugged in.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature burns.

• Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as propane, gasoline or aerosols.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.

• Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens or camera.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment.

• Do not aim the flash or AF-assist illuminator at the operator of a motor vehicle.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

• Keep this product out of reach of children.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention.

• Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

• Do not use batteries, chargers, or AC adapters not specifically designated for use with this product. When using batteries, chargers, and AC adapters designated for use with this product, do not:

- Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them

under heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.

- Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one

voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the AC adapter during thunderstorms.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not handle with bare hands in l ocations exposed to extremely high or low temperatures.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns, or frostbite.

CAUTION

• Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.

Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could cause fire.

• Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited.

The radio-frequency emissions produced by this product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities.

• Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will not be used for an extended period.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.

• Do not touch moving parts of the lens or other moving parts.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

• Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or objects.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

• Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.

DANGER (Batteries)

• Do not mishandle batteries.

Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire:

- Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product.

- Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat.

- Do not disassemble.

- Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces,

hairpins, or other metal objects.

- Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to

powerful physical shocks.

• Do not attempt to recharge EN-EL15a rechargeable batteries using chargers not specifically designated for this purpose.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.

• If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of clean water and seek immediate medical attention.

Delaying action could result in eye injuries.

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WARNING (Batteries)

• Keep batteries out of reach of children.

Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention.

• Do not immerse batteries in water or expose to rain.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. Immediately dry the product with a towel or similar object should it become wet.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging EN-EL15a rechargeable batteries if they do not charge in the specified period of time.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.

• Prior to disposal, insulate battery terminals with tape.

Overheating, rupture, or fire may result should metal objects come into contact with the terminals. Recycle or dispose of batteries in accord with local regulations.

• If battery liquid comes into contact with a person's skin or clothing, immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in skin irritation.

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Notices

•

No p art of t he ma nual s in clud ed w ith 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 appearance and 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.

The Battery Charger

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, purs uant 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

Power Cable

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.

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

Under copyright law, photographs or recordings of copyrighted works made with the camera cannot be used without the permission of the copyright holder. Exceptions apply to personal use, but note that even personal use may be restricted in the case of photographs or recordings of exhibits or live performances.

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

Before discarding the camera or transferring ownership to another person, you should also use the Reset all settings option in the camera setup menu to delete any personal network information.

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AVC Patent Portfolio License

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL

AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSU MER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE http://www.mpegla.com

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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A Before Taking Important Pictures

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

A Life-Long Learning

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

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

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

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

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

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❚❚ Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)

This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The permission of the United States government is not required for export to countries other than the following, which as of this writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change).

The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative before using the wireless features of this product outside the country of purchase.

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada’s licenceexempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC WARNING

The FCC requires the user to 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.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Note: 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/TV technician for help.

Co-location

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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

FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. This product has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.

Notices for Customers in Europe

Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment type D850 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_D850.pdf.

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Security

Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled:

• Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information.

• Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the network and alter data or perform other malicious actions. Note that due to the design of wireless networks, specialized attacks may allow unauthorized access even when security is enabled.

• Unsecured networks: Connecting to open networks may result in unauthorized access. Use secure networks only.

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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 T button ...........................88, 91

2 Release mode dial lock release

.......................................................113

3 Release mode dial ......................113

4 Eyelet for camera strap................ 14

5 U button ...................................156

6 I button.................................. 126

7 Y button......................................124

8 Stereo microphone....................... 65

9 Movie-record button ................... 59

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10 Power switch ................................. 21

11 Shutter-release button................ 32

12 E button.............................. 139, 209

13 S /Q button.................. 119, 271

14 Control panel....................................5

15 Diopter adjustment control..........9

16 Focal plane mark (E) ............... 112

17 Accessory shoe

(for optional flash unit)... 187, 296

Camera Body (Continued)

13 12 11910

1 Self-timer lamp ........................... 116

2 Meter coupling lever

3 BKT button.................................... 142

4 Flash sync terminal cover .........188

5 Ten-pin remote terminal cover 6 Audio connector cover 7 USB connector cover 8 HDMI connector cover

9 AF-mode button .....41, 42, 98, 100

10 Focus-mode selector ....41, 94, 111

11 Lens release button.......................20

12 Lens mounting mark....................19

13 Mirror.................................... 118, 315

14 Flash sync terminal .................... 188

15 Ten-pin remote terminal .......... 296

16 Headphone connector..........67, 72

17 Connector for external

microphone................................ 296

18 USB connector ............................ 296

19 HDMI connector ......................... 296

20 Body cap.................................19, 296

D Close the Connector Cover

Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use. Foreign matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer.

1 Sub-command dial

2 Pv button ............. 44, 127, 268, 270

3 Fn1 button ........................... 268, 270

4 Battery-chamber cover latch .....16

5 Battery-chamber cover .........16, 18

6 Lens mount ........................... 19, 112

7 CPU contacts 8 Contact cover for optional MB-D18

multi-power battery pack .......299

9 Tripod socket

10 Power connector cover

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.

Camera Body (Continued)

3 4

5 6 7 8 9

2324

1312

1 Viewfinder ............................7, 9, 116

2 Eyepiece shutter lever............... 116

3 O /Q button................36, 245, 271

4 K button ...............................35, 223

5 G button............................24, 248

6 L/Z/Q button........25, 175, 240

7 X button.................................40, 238

8 W/M button..... 192, 194, 223, 238

9 J button ................................25, 224

10 Fn2 button .................. 242, 268, 270

Tilting monitor

12 Viewfinder eyepiece ..............9, 116

13 Speaker ....................................... 3, 76

...10, 12, 37, 59, 223

14 Sub-selector

................... 106, 108, 137, 268, 270

15 AF-ON button........ 99, 109, 261, 268

16 Main command dial

17 Multi selector......... 25, 34, 268, 269

18 Focus selector lock..................... 105

19 Memory card slot cover ........16, 18

20 R button ...............55, 72, 198, 203

21 Live view selector................... 37, 59

22 a button ...............37, 59, 169, 270

23 i button .................45, 65, 208, 228

24 Memory card access lamp...........32

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.

13 5

15 14

11 10 9 8

1 Exposure mode ...........................126

2 Photo shooting menu bank .....250

3 Shutter speed .....................129, 131

4 Battery indicator ........................... 30

Aperture (f-number)

6 XQD card icon ..........................16, 93

7 SD card icon .............................16, 93

8 Number of exposures

remaining............................. 31, 362

..........130, 131

9 AF-area mode.............................. 100

10 Autofocus mode ........................... 98

11 White balance.............................. 156

12 Image size (JPEG and TIFF

images) .......................................... 91

13 Image quality ................................ 88

14 B (“clock not set”) indicator

15 Metering .......................................124

A The B (“clock not set”) 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 (0 296). Two days of charging will power the clock for about three months. If the B icon flashes in the control panel, the clock has been reset and the date and time recorded with any new photographs will not be correct. Set the clock to the correct time and date using the Time zone and date > Date and time option in the setup menu (0 271).

6 7

A LCD Illuminators

Power switch

Rotating the power switch toward

backlights for the buttons and control panel, making it easier to use the camera in the dark. After the power switch is released, the backlights will remain lit for a few seconds while the standby timer is active or until the shutter is released or the power switch is rotated toward again.

activates the

D The Control Panel and Viewfinder Displays

The brightness of the control panel and viewfinder displays varies with temperature, and the response times of the displays may drop at low temperatures. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

The Viewfinder Display

24 27

342

87 9 10 1513 14 1611 20

23 2625

1912 17

1 Roll indicator

2 AF area brackets...............................9

3 Framing grid (displayed when On

is selected for Custom Setting d9, Viewfinder grid display) ...265

4 Focus points................. 94, 105, 261

5 Pitch indicator

6 Flicker detection .........................254

7 Focus indicator............ 32, 108, 112

8 Metering .......................................124

9 Autoexposure (AE) lock............. 137

10 Shutter speed lock icon ...136, 268

11 Shutter speed .....................129, 131

Autofocus mode ........................... 98

12 Aperture lock icon............. 136, 268

13 Aperture (f-number) .........130, 131

Aperture (number of stops)..... 130

14 Exposure mode........................... 126

15 Flash compensation

indicator ..................................... 194

16 Exposure compensation

indicator ...................................... 139

17 ISO sensitivity indicator ............ 119

Auto ISO sensitivity

indicator ...................................... 121

18 ISO sensitivity ..............................119

Preset white balance recording

indicator ...................................... 165

Active D-Lighting amount ....... 180

AF-area mode.............................. 100

19 “k” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

exposures)......................................31

20 Flash-ready indicator

....................................................... 187

21 FV lock indicator .........................196

22 Flash sync indicator ................... 266

23 Aperture stop indicator ............ 130

24 Exposure indicator..................... 132

Exposure compensation

display.......................................... 139

25 Low battery warning....................30

26 Exposure/flash bracketing

indicator ...................................... 143

WB bracketing indicator........... 148

ADL bracketing indicator ......... 152

27 Number of exposures

remaining..............................31, 362

Number of shots remaining

before memory buffer fills

.............................................. 115, 362

Exposure compensation value

....................................................... 139

Flash compensation value ....... 194

PC mode indicator

1 Functions as a pitch indicator when camera is rotated to take pictures in “tall” (portrait)

orientation.

2 Functions as a roll indicator when camera is rotated to take pictures in “tall” (portrait)

orientation.

3 Displayed when an optional flash unit is attached (0 187). The flash-ready indicator lights

when the flash is charged.

Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.

D No Battery

When the battery is totally exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder will dim. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The viewfinder display will return to normal when a fully-charged battery is inserted.

The Diopter Adjustment Control

AF area brackets

Focus point

Viewfinder not in focus Viewfinder in focus

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 yo ur satisfaction.

A Diopter-Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses

Corrective lenses (available separately; 0 296) can be used to further adjust viewfinder diopter. Before attaching a diopter-adjustment viewfinder lens, remove the DK-17F viewfinder eyepiece by closing the viewfinder shutter to release the eyepiece lock (q) and then grasping the eyepiece lightly between your finger and thumb and unscrewing it as shown (w).

Using the Tilting Monitor

The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below.

Normal use: The monitor is normally used in storage position.

Low-angle shots: Tilt the monitor up to take shots in live view with the camera held low.

High-angle shots: Tilt the monitor down to take shots in live view with the camera held high.

D Using the Monitor

Be particularly careful not to touch this area.

Rotate the monitor gently, stopping when you feel resistance. Do not use force. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the

camera or monitor. If the camera is mounted on a tripod, care should be taken to ensure that the monitor does not contact the tripod.

Do not lift or carry the camera by the monitor. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera. If the monitor is not being used to take photographs, return it to the storage position.

Do not touch the area to the rear of the monitor or allow liquid to contact the inner surface. Failure to observe these precautions could cause product malfunction.

Using the Touch Screen

The touch-sensitive monitor supports the following operations:

Flick

Flick a finger a short distance left or right across the monitor.

Slide

Slide a finger over the monitor.

Stretch/Pinch

Place two fingers on the monitor and move them apart or pinch them together.

❚❚ Using the Touch Screen

During playback (0 226), the touch screen can be used to:

• View other images

• Zoom in or out

• View thumbnails

• View movies

During live view, the touch screen can be used to take pictures (touch shutter; 0 56) or to measure a value for spot white balance (0 169). The touch screen can also be used for typing (0 273) or navigating the menus (0 29).

D The Touch Screen

The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond when covered with third-party protective films or when touched with fingernails or gloved hands. Do not use excessive force or touch the screen with sharp objects.

D Using the Touch Screen

The touch screen may not respond as expected if you attempt to operate it while leaving your palm or another finger resting on it in second location. It may not recognize other gestures if your touch is too soft, your fingers are moved too quickly or too short a distance or do not remain in contact with the screen, or if the movement of the two fingers in a pinch or stretch is not correctly coordinated.

A Enabling or Disabling Touch Controls

Touch controls can be enabled or disabled using the Touch controls option in the setup menu (0 274).

A See Also

For information on choosing the direction you flick your finger to view other images in full-frame playback, see B > Touch controls (0 274).

First Steps

90°

Attach the Camera Strap

Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets.

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 ad apter: Insert the AC wall adapter into the charger AC

inlet (q). Slide the AC wall adapter latch as shown (w) and rotate the adapter 90° to fix it in place (e). Insert the battery and plug the charger in.

AC wall adapter latch

• Power c able: 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.

Battery charging Charging complete

D The Battery and Charger

Read and fol low the warning s and cau tions in “For Your S afety ” (0 x) and “Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions” (0 319).

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

Holding the memory card in the orientation shown, slide it straight into the appropriate slot until it clicks into place.

• XQD memory cards:

• SD memor y cards:

D Memory Cards

Write-protect switch

• Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.

• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

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

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

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

precaution could damage the card.

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

• Do not format memory cards in a computer.

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 cannot be formatted and photos cannot 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.

A No Memory Card

If no memory card is inserted, the control panel and viewfinder will show S. If the camera is turned off with a charged battery and no memory card inserted, S wi ll be d ispl ayed i n the contr ol pa nel.

❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards

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. Press the card in and then release it (q). The memory card can then be removed by hand (w).

XQD memory cards SD memory cards

Attach a Lens

Remove the

camera body cap

Remove the rear lens cap

Mounting mark (camera)

Mounting mark (lens)

Align the mounting marks

Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place

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 50mm f/1.4G.

Be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures.

A Detaching the Lens

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

D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings

In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 284), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number).

Basic Setup

Power switch

G button

The language option in the setup menu is automatically highlighted the first time menus are displayed. Choose a language and set the camera clock.

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Select Language in the setup menu.

Press the G button to display the camera menus, then highlight Language in the setup menu and press 2. For information on using menus, see “Using Camera Menus” (0 25).

A Connecting to Smart D evices with SnapBridge

Instal the SnapBridge app to your smart device to download pictures from the camera or control the camera remotely. For more information, see the supplied SnapBridge Connection Guide (for D-SLR Cameras).

3 Select a language.

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

4 Select Time zone and date.

Select Time zone and date and press

5 Set time zone.

Select Time zone and press 2. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the local time

zone (the UTC field shows the difference between the selected time zone and Coordinated Universal Time, or UTC, in hours) and press J.

6 Turn daylight saving time on or off.

Select Daylight saving time and press 2. Daylight saving time is off by default; if daylight saving time is in effect in the local time zone, press 1 to highlight On and press J.

7 Set the date and time.

Select Date and time and press 2. Press 4 or 2 to select an item, 1 or 3 to change. Press J when the clock is set to the current date and time (note that the camera uses a 24-hour clock).

8 Set date format.

Select Date format and press 2. Press 1 or 3 to choose the order in which

the year, month, and day will be displayed and press J.

9 Exit to shooting mode.

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

Tutorial

G button

Slider shows position in current menu.

Menu options

Options in current menu.

Current settings are shown by icons.

Camera Menus: An Overview

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

Tabs

Choose from the following menus:

• D: Playback (0 248)

• C: Photo Shooting (0 250)

• 1: Movie Shooting (0 256)

• A: Custom Settings (0 260)

• B: Setup (0 271)

• N: Retouch (0 278)

• O/m: MY MENU or RECENT SETTINGS

(defaults to MY MENU; 0 280)

Help icon (0 25)

Using Camera Menus

Move cursor up

Cancel and return to previous menu

Select highlighted item or display submenu

Select highlighted item

Move cursor down

❚❚ Menu Controls

You can navigate the menus via the touch screen or using the multi selector and J button.

Multi selector

J button

Select highlighted item

A The d (Help) Icon

If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, a description of the currently selected option or menu can be displayed by pressing the L (Z/Q) button. Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the display. Press L (Z/Q) again to return to the menus.

L (Z/Q) button

❚❚ Navigating the Menus

G button

Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.

1 Display the menus.

Press the G button to display the menus.

2 Highlight the icon for the

current menu.

Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu.

3 Select a menu.

Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.

4 Position the cursor in the

selected menu.

Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu.

5 Highlight a menu item.

J button

Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item.

6 Display options.

Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item.

7 Highlight an option.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option.

8 Select the highlighted item.

Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button.

Note the following points:

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

• While pressing 2 or the center of the multi selector generally has the same effect as pressing J, there are some items for which selection can only be made by pressing J.

• To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

❚❚ Using the Touch Screen

You can also navigate the menus using the following touch screen operations.

Scroll Slide up or down to scroll.

Choose a menu

Select options/ adjust settings

Tap a menu icon to choose a menu.

Tap menu items to display options and tap icons or sliders to change. To exit without changing settings, tap Z.

Basic Photography and Playback

Control panel

Viewfinder

Control panel

The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining

Before taking photographs, check the battery level and number of exposures remaining as described below.

❚❚ Battery Level

The battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder.

Icon

DescriptionControl panel Viewfin der

L — Battery fully charged. K —

Battery partially discharged.J —

I —

H d

(flashes)

Low battery. Charge battery or ready spare battery.

Shutter release disabled. Charge or exchange battery.

A Camera Off Display

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

❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining

SD card slot

XQD card slot

Control panel

Number of exposures

remaining

Control panel

Viewfinder

The camera has two memory card slots: one for XQD cards and the other for SD cards. When two cards are inserted, the role played by each is determined by the options selected for Primary slot selection and Secondary slot function; when Secondary slot function is set to the default value of Overflow (0 93), the card in the secondary slot will only be used when the card in the primary slot is full.

The control panel display shows what cards are currently inserted (the example here shows the display when cards are inserted in both slots). If an error occurs (for example, if the memory card is full or the card in the SD slot is locked), the icon for the affected card will flash (0 330).

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 4000 and 4099 are shown as 4.0 k).

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography

Focus point

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.

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.

3 Press the shutter-release

Focus indicator

Memory card access lamp

button halfway.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. 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.

(flashes)

Camera unable to focus on subject in focus point using autofocus (0 110).

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.

A The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography)

Multi selector

The viewfinder and some control panel displays will turn off if no operations are performed for about six seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutterrelease button halfway to reactivate the displays.

Exposure meters on Exposure meters off

The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be adjusted using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 263).

A The Multi Selector

The multi selector can be used to select the focus point while the exposure meters are on (0 105).

Viewing Photographs

K button

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 or flicking a finger left or right over the display (0 226).

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

A Image Review

When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 249), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting.

A See Also

For information on choosing a memory card for playback, see “Playback Controls” (0 224).

❚❚ Deleting Unwanted Photographs

O (Q) button

To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O (Q) button. Note that photographs cannot be

recovered once deleted.

1 Display the photograph.

Display the photograph you wish to delete as described in “Viewing Photographs” (0 35). The location of the current 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.

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 (0 246).

Live View Photography

Live view selector

a button

Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view.

1 Rotate the live view selector to

C (live view photography).

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.

3 Position the focus point.

Position the focus point over your subject as described in “Choosing an AF-Area Mode” (0 42).

4 Focus.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.

The focus point will flash green and the shutter release will be disabled while the camera focuses. If the camera is 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 center of the sub-selector (0 137); focus locks while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.

D Using Autofocus in Live View

Use an AF-S or AF-P lens. The desired results may not be achieved with other lenses or teleconverters. Note that in live view, autofocus is slower and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses. The focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus. The camera may be unable to focus in the following situations:

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

• The subject lacks contrast

• The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply

contrasting brightness, or 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

5 Take the picture.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. The monitor will turn off.

6 Exit live view.

Press the a button to exit live view.

A Exposure Preview

During live view, you can press J to preview the effects of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity on exposure. Exposure can be adjusted by ±5 EV (0 139), although only values between –3 and +3 EV are reflected in the preview display. Note that the preview may not accurately reflect the final results when flash lighting is used, Active D-Lighting (0 180), HDR (high dynamic range; 0 182), or bracketing is in effect, A (a uto) is se lec ted f or the Picture Control Contrast parameter (0 178), or p is selected for shutter speed. If the subject is very bright or very dark, the exposure indicators will flash to warn that the preview may not accurately reflect exposure. Exposure preview is not available when A or % is selected for shutter speed.

A Live View Zoom Preview

Press the X button to magnify the view in the monitor up to a maximum of about 16×. A navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display. Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor, or press W (M) to zoom out.

X button Navigation window

A See Also

For information on:

• Choosing how long the monitor remains on during live view, see

A > Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay, 0 264).

•

Choosing the roles played by the movie-record button and command dials and by the center of the multi selector, see f1 (

Custom control assignment

and f2 (

Multi selector center button, 0

• Preventing unintended operation of the a button, see A > Custom

Setting f8 (Live view button options, 0 270).

) >

Movie record button + y (0268)

268).

> Custom Settings

Autofocus

Focus-mode selector

To take pictures using autofocus, rotate the focusmode selector to AF.

Choosing a Focus Mode

The following autofocus modes are available in live view:

Mode Description

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

release button is pressed halfway. You can also focus by

AF-S

touching your subject in the monitor, in which case focus locks until you lift your finger from the display to take the photograph.

Full-time-servo AF: For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. You can also

AF-F

focus by touching your subject in the monitor, in which case focus locks until you lift your finger from the display to take the photograph.

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

AF-mode button Main command

dial

Choosing an AF-Area Mode

The following AF-area modes can be selected in 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 are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject; to choose a different subject, use the multi selector). If the camera can no

longer detect the subject (because, for example, the subject has turned to face away from the camera), the border will no longer be displayed. If you touch the monitor, the camera will focus on the face closest to your finger and take a photograph when you lift your finger from the screen.

Wide-area AF: Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other non-portrait subjects. Use the multi selector or touch controls to move the focus point anywhere in the frame, or press the center

of the multi selector to position the focus point in the center of the frame.

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

to position the focus point in the center of the frame. A tripod is recommended.

Pinpoint AF: As for normal-area AF, except that a smaller focus

point is used for pinpoint focus on smaller targets.

Mode Description

Subject-tracking AF: Position the focus point over your subject and

press the center of the multi selector. The focus point will track the selected subject as it moves through the frame. To end tracking, press the center of the multi selector again. Alternatively, you can start tracking by touching your subject in the monitor; to end tracking and take a photograph, lift your finger from the screen. If tracking is already in progress,

touching the monitor anywhere will cause the camera to focus on the current subject, and a photo will be taken when you lift your finger from the screen. Note that the camera may be unable to track subjects if they move quickly, leave the frame or are obscured by other objects, change visibly in size, color, or brightness, or are too small, too large, too bright, too dark, or similar in color or brightness to the background.

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

Manual Focus

X button

Area in focus

To focus in manual focus mode (0 111), 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 40).

You can also enable focus peaking, which uses colored outlines to indicate objects that are in focus. To enable focus peaking, press the i button and select an option other than Off for Peaking level (0 45).

A Previewing Focus During Live View

To temporarily select maximum aperture for an improved focus preview during live view, press the Pv button; the maximum aperture indicator (0 54) will be displayed. To return aperture to its original value, press the button again or focus using autofocus. If the shutterrelease button is pressed all the way down to take a picture during focus preview, aperture will return to the original value before the photo is taken.

Using the i Button

i button

The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the i button during live view photography. Use the touch screen or navigate the menu using the multi selector and J button, pressing 1 or 3 to highlight items, 2 to view options, and J to select the highlighted option and return to the i-button menu. Press the i button again to exit to the shooting display.

Option Description

Choose image area

Active D-Lighting Adjust Active D-Lighting (0 180).

Electronic front-

curtain shutter

Monitor

brightness

Choose an image area for live view photography (0 83).

Enable or disable the electronic front-curtain shutter for mirror-up photography (0 265).

Press 1 or 3 to adjust monitor brightness for live view (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, use the Monitor brightness option in the setup menu; 0 271).

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 (0 156). This can be effective if the lighting under which shots are framed

Photo live view

display WB

Split-screen

display zoom

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. Adjusting the photo live view display white balance to produce a similar effect to that used for the actual photographs makes it easier to picture the results. To use the same white balance for both the view in the monitor and the photograph, select None. Monitor white balance is reset when the camera is turned off, but the last value used can be selected by pressing the a button while pressing and holding the U button.

View two separate areas of the frame side-by-side (0 48). This option can be used, for example, to align buildings with the horizon.

Silent live view

photography

Eliminate the sound made by the shutter when photos are taken (0 49).

Option Description

Area in focus

Objects that are in focus are indicated by colored outlines, including during focus zoom (0 40). Choose from 3 (high sensitivity), 2 (standard), 1 (low

Peakin g level

sensitivity), and Off; the higher the setting, the greater the depth shown as being in focus. The peaking color can be changed using Custom Setting d8 (Peaking highlight color, 0 265).

Negative digitizer

Create positives from color or black-and-white film negatives (0 52).

Split-Screen Display Zoom

Navigation window

Area in focus

Selecting Split-screen display zoom in the live view photography i button menu splits the display into two boxes showing separate areas of the frame side-by-side at a high zoom ratio. The positions of the magnified areas are shown in the navigation window.

Use the X and W (M) 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 i button.

Silent Live View Photography

To eliminate shutter sounds during live view photography, press the i button and select On (Mode 1) or On (Mode 2) for Silent live view photography.

Option Description

Reduce vibrations caused by the shutter when shooting landscapes and other static subjects. Use of a tripod is recommended. The maximum frame rate for release mode

H is approximately 6 fps. In CL mode, the user can choose

On (Mode 1)

On (Mode 2)

from frame rates of 1–6 fps, but the maximum rate will not exceed approximately 3 fps regardless of the option selected. ISO sensitivity (0 119) can be set to values of from Lo 1 to 25600.

Photographs can be taken at a higher rate than when On (Mode 1) is selected. In release modes S, Q, E, and M photograph will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed, while in continuous modes photos will be taken at approximately 15 fps (C for a maximum of 3 seconds. Image area is fixed at DX (24×16), image size at 3600 × 2400, and image quality at JPEG normal★.

Off Silent live view photography disabled.

L and QC) or 30 fps (CH)

UP, one

A Silent Live View Photography

Multiple exposure photography (0 254) and long-exposure noise reduction are disabled (0 253). In continuous release modes, focus and exposure are fixed at the values for the first shot in each series. Flicker or banding may be visible in the monitor and in photographs under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps (for information on reducing flicker and banding, see the section on the movie shooting menu Flicker reduction option, 0 254), while subjects in motion may appear distorted, particularly if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves horizontally at high speed through the frame. Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may also appear. Bright regions or bands may appear in scenes lit by flashing signs and other intermittent light sources or if the subject is briefly illuminated by a strobe or other bright, momentary light source.

The amount of time you can continue shooting is shown in place of the number of exposures remaining.

Silent live view photography can also be enabled or disabled using the Silent live view photography option in the photo shooting menu (0 255).

A “On (Mode 2)”

The following exposure settings can be adjusted when On (Mode 2) is selected:

Aperture Shutter speed ISO sensitivity

P, S

— — —

A ✔ — — M ✔ ✔

1 Exposure for mode S is equivalent to mode P. 2 Choose from speeds of from

30 s to

8000 s.

✔

3 Choose from settings of from Lo 1 to 25600. In other exposure modes, ISO sensitivity is set

automatically by the camera.

Exposure compensation can be used to alter exposure by up to ±3 EV. Exposure can be previewed in the monitor. Pressing J will display an exposure indicator (0 132) showing the difference between the selected and metered exposure values; to hide the indicator, press J again.

A C icon is displayed in the monitor when the shutter is released (in continuous release modes, the C icon will flash). On (Mode 2) cannot be combined with some camera features, including flexible program (0 128), bracketing (0 142), Active D-Lighting (0 180), HDR (high dynamic range; 0 182), vignette control (0 253), auto distortion control (0 253), exposure delay mode (0 264), and the Clarity Picture Control parameter (0 178). If RAW primary - JPEG secondary is selected for Secondary slot function in the photo shooting menu, JPEG images will be recorded to the cards in both slots. Image review is disabled regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting d11 (Live view in continuous mode, 0 266).

A “On (Mode 2)” and Photo Info

The photo info for pictures taken with On (Mode 2) selected for Silent live view photography and white balance set to v (auto) does not

include color temperature (0 234).

Negative Digitizer

To record positives of copies of film negatives, press the i button and select Color negatives or Monochrome negatives for Negative digitizer.

1 Position the negatives in front of a featureless white or gray

background.

We recommend using an AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED or other micro lens and either natural light or an artificial light source with a high R box or a high-CRI fluorescent lamp.

a (color rendering index), such as a light

2 In live view, press the i button,

highlight Negative digitizer, and press 2.

The colors in the display will be reversed.

3 Choose the film type.

Highlight Color negatives or Monochrome negatives and press

4 Compose the shot to capture a frame of the film negative.

5 Adjust exposure.

Press J to display brightness adjustment options and press 1 or 3 to adjust exposure. To view your subject at a higher magnification, press X (0 40). Press J to proceed.

6 Take the photograph.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the photograph and save it in JPEG format.

D Negative Digitizer

No options are available for correcting dust, scratches, or uneven colors due to faded film. Photos are saved in JPEG format regardless of the option selected for image quality; photos taken with a JPEG option selected will be saved at the chosen setting, while photos taken with NEF (RAW) or TIFF (RGB) selected will be saved in JPEG fine★ format. Some menu items and features, including bracketing and focus shift, are unavailable, and optional flash units cannot be used. Exposure mode is set to A and cannot be changed.

The Live View Display

Item Description

Time remaining

Photo live view display

white balance indicator

Maximum aperture

indicator Autofocus mode The current autofocus mode (0 41).

AF-area mode The current AF-area mode (0 42).

Focus point

The amount of time remaining before live view ends automatically. Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less.

Monitor hue (photo live view display white balance). Can be adjusted using

view display WB

Displayed when the Pv button is pressed to

select maximum aperture (0 44).

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

in the i-button menu (045).

Photo live

D The Count Down Display

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; 0 264—5 s before the monitor is due to turn off automatically). Depending on shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately when live view is selected.

The Information Display

To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the R button. The histogram is only displayed in the exposure preview (0 39) or when On (Mode 2) is selected for Silent live view photography (0 49). The virtual horizon and histogram displays are not available with the negative digitizer.

Virtual horizon

(0 272) Information on Information off

Histogram Framing guides

Touch Photography (Touch Shutter)

Touch the monitor to focus and lift your finger to take the photograph.

Tap the icon shown in the illustration to choose the operation performed by tapping the monitor in shooting mode. Choose from the following options:

Option Description

Touch the monitor to position the focus point and focus (autofocus only; the touch

(Touch shutter/AF: On)

(Touch AF: On)

(Touch shutter/AF: Off) Touch shutter and AF disabled.

shutter cannot be used to focus when the focus-mode selector is rotated to M to select manual focus). Focus locks while your finger remains on the monitor; to release the shutter, lift your finger from the screen.

As above, except that lifting your finger f rom the screen does not release the shutter. If subject tracking (0 42) is active, you can focus on the current subject by tapping the monitor.

For information on touch photography focus, see “Autofocus” (0 41).

D Taking Pictures Using Touch Shooting Options

The shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even when the W icon is displayed to show that the touch shutter is enabled. Use the shutter-release button to take photographs in continuous shooting mode (0 113) and during movie recording. Touch shooting options can be used only to take pictures one at a time in continuous shooting mode and cannot be used to take photographs during movie recording.

The touch screen cannot be used to position the focus point when the focus selector lock is in the L (lock) position (0 105), but it can still be used to select the subject when face-priority AF is selected for AF-area mode (0 42).

In self-timer mode (0 116), focus locks on the selected subject when you touch the monitor and the timer starts when you lift your finger from the screen. At default settings, the shutter is released about 10 s after the timer starts; the delay and number of shots can be changed using Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer, 0 264). If the option selected for Number of shots is greater than 1, the camera will automatically take pictures one after the other until the selected number of shots is recorded.

D Shooting in Live View

To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with photographs or exposure, close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter (0 116).

Although they will not appear in the final picture, jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may appear in the monitor, while bright regions or 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. In addition, distortion may occur with moving subjects, particularly if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves horizontally at high speed through the frame. Flicker and banding visible in the monitor under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps can be reduced using the Flicker reduction option in the movie shooting menu (0 258), although they may still be visible in the final photograph at some shutter speeds. When shooting in live view, avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera’s internal circuitry.

Regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c2 (Standby

timer, 0 263), the standby timer will not expire during shooting.

A Beeps During Live View

A beep may sound if you adjust aperture or use the live view selector during live view.

Movies

Live view selector

a button

Read this section for information on recording and viewing movies.

Recording Movies

Movies can be recorded in live view.

1 Rotate the live view selector to

1 (movie live view).

2 Press the a button.

The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor, modified for the effects of exposure. The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder.

D The 0 Icon

A 0 icon (0 71) indicates that movies cannot be recorded.

A White Balance

White balance can be set at any time by pressing the U button and rotating a command dial (0 156).

3 Choose a focus mode (0 41).

AF-ON button

4 Choose an AF-area mode (0 42).

A Pinpoint AF

Pinpoint AF is not available in movie mode.

5 Focus.

Frame the opening shot and press the AF-ON button to focus. Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in face-priority AF drops during movie recording.

A Focu sing

Focus can also be adjusted by pressing the shutter-release button halfway before beginning recording, or you can focus manually as described in “Manual Focus” (0 44).

6 Start recording.

Movie-record button

Recording indicator

Time remaining

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 center of the subselector (0 137) or altered by up to ±3 EV using exposure compensation (0 139); spot metering is not available. In autofocus mode, the camera can be refocused by pressing the AF-ON button or by tapping your subject in the monitor.

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.

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 (note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before the maximum length is reached).

8 Exit live view.

Press the a button to exit live view.

A Exposure Mode

The following exposure settings can be adjusted in movie mode:

P, S

A ✔ — — M ✔ ✔ ✔

1 Exposure for mode S is equivalent to mode P. 2 The upper limit for ISO sensitivity can be selected using the ISO sensitivity

settings > Maximum sensitivity option in the movie shooting menu (0 257).

3 Regardless of the option chosen for ISO sensitivity settings > Maximum

sensitivity or for ISO sensitivity (mode M), the upper limit when On is selected for Electronic VR in the movie shooting menu is ISO 25600.

4If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO control (mode

M) in the movie shooting menu, the upper limit for ISO sensitivity can be selected using the Maximum sensitivity option.

In exposure mode M, shutter speed can be set to values between

and

8000 s (the slowest available shutter speed varies with the frame

rate; 0 69). In other exposure modes, shutter speed is adjusted automatically. If the subject is over- or under-exposed in mode P or S, end live view and start live view again or select exposure A and adjust aperture.

Aperture Shutter speed ISO sensitivity

— — —

2, 3

3, 4

25 s

Indices

Index

If Index marking is assigned to a control using Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment, 0 270), you can press the selected control during recording to add indices that can be used to locate frames during editing and playback (0 76). Up to 20 indices can be added to each movie.

A See Also

For information on:

• Choosing the role played by the center of the multi selector, see

A > Custom Setting f2 (Multi selector center button;

• Choosing the roles of the Fn1, Fn2, and Pv buttons and the center of

the sub-selector, see A > Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment;

•

Choosing whether the shutter-release button can be used to start live view or to start and end movie recording, see (

Custom control assignment

• Preventing unintended operation of the a button, see A > Custom

Setting f8 (Live view button options;

0 270).

) >

Shutter-release button

0 270).

0 268).

> Custom Setting g1

(0270).

Using the i Button

i button

The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the i button in movie mode. Use the touch screen or navigate the menu using the multi selector and J button, pressing 1 or 3 to highlight items, 2 to view options, and J to select the highlighted option and return to the i-button menu. Press the i button again to exit to the shooting display.

Option Description

Choose image area Choose image area for movies (0 68).

Frame size/frame rate Select a frame size and rate (0 69).

Movie quality Choose movie quality (0 69).

Active D-Lighting

Microphone

sensitivity

Attenuator

Frequency response

Adjust Active D-Light ing (0 180). Not available at a frame sizes of 1920 × 1080 (slow-mo) and 3840 × 2160 (0 69).

Press 1 or 3 to adjust microphone sensitivity (0 258). Both the built-in and external microphones (0 296) are affected.

Reduce microphone gain and prevent audio distortion when recording movies in loud environments.

Control the frequency response of the built-in or external microphones (0 259).

Option Description

Highlights

Patte rn 1 Patte rn 2

Wind noise reduction

Destination

Monitor brightness

Multi-selector

power aperture

Multi selector

exposure comp.

Highlight display

Enable or disable wind noise reduction using the built-in microphone’s low-cut filter (0 259).

When two memory cards are inserted, you can choose the card to which movies are recorded (0 256).

Press 1 or 3 to adjust monitor brightness (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; 0 45).

Select Enable to enable power aperture. Press 1 to widen the aperture, 3 to narrow the aperture.

Selecting Enable allows exposure compensation to be set by pressing 1 or 3.

If Pattern 1 or Patt ern 2 is selected, shading will be used to indicate highlights (bright areas of the frame). The level of brightness needed to trigger the highlight display can be selected using Custom Setting g2 (Highlight brightness, 0 270).

Headphone volume

Electronic VR

Press 1 or 3 to adjust headphone volume.

Select On to enable electronic vibration reduction in movie mode. Not available at frame sizes of 1920 × 1080 (slow-mo) and 3840 × 2160 (0 69). Note that if the electronic vibration reduction is on, the angle of view is reduced and the edges of the frame will be cropped out.

Option Description

Area in focus

Choose whether objects that are in focus will be indicated by colored outlines while manual focus is in effect.

Choose from 3 (high

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sensitivity), 2(standard), 1 (low sensitivity), and Off; the

higher the setting, the greater the depth shown as being in focus. The peaking color can be changed using Custom Setting d8 (Peaking highlight color, 0 265). Peaking is not available at frame sizes of 1920 × 1080 (slow-mo) and 3840 × 2160 (0 69) or when Active D-Lighting (0 180) or electronic vibration reduction is enabled.

A Using an External Microphone

The optional ME-1 stereo microphone or ME-W1 wireless microphone can be used to record sound for movies (0 296).

A Headphones

Third-party headphones can be used. Note that high sound levels may result in high volume; particular care should be taken when headphones are used.

Image Area: Choosing a Movie Crop

You can choose an image area using the Image area > Choose image area option in the movie shooting menu. Select FX to

shoot movies in what is referred to as “FX-based movie format”, DX to shoot in “DX-based movie format”. The differences between the two are illustrated below.

FX DX

The sizes of the areas recorded are approximately 35.9 ×

20.2 mm (FX-based movie format) and 23.5 × 13.2 mm (DXbased movie format). Movies shot with a DX-format lens and On selected for Image area > Auto DX crop (0 84) in the movie shooting menu are recorded in DX-based movie format, as are all movies (regardless of the lens used or the option selected for Image area > Choose image area) with a frame size of 1920 × 1080 (slow-mo). Enabling electronic vibration reduction by selecting On for Electronic VR in the i-button menu reduces the size of the crop, slightly increasing the apparent focal length.

Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality

The Frame size/frame rate option in the movie shooting menu is used to choose the movie frame size (in pixels) and frame rate. You can also choose from two Movie quality options: high and normal. Together, these options determine the maximum bit rate, as shown in the following table.

Maximum bit rate

Option

3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 30p

3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 25p

3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 24p

1920 × 1080; 60p

1920 × 1080; 50p

1920 × 1080; 30p

1920 × 1080; 25p

1920 × 1080; 24p

1280 × 720; 60p

1280 × 720; 50p 1920 × 1080; 30p ×4

(slow-mo) 1920 × 1080; 25p ×4

(slow-mo) 1920 × 1080; 24p ×5

(slow-mo)

y/y z/z 1/1 2/2 3/3 4/4 5/5

1 Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps for values listed as 30p, 23.976 fps for value s listed as 24p, and

59.94 fps for values listed as 60p. 2 When this option is selected, movie quality is fixed at “high”. 3 Each movie will be recorded across up to 8 f iles of up to 4 GB each. The number of files and the

length of each file vary with the options selected for Frame size/frame rate and Movie quality.

4 See “Slow Motion Movies” (0 70).

(Mbps) (★ high quality/Normal)

144

48/24

24/12

Maximum length

29 min. 59 s

Recording: 3 min. Playback: 12 min.

Recording: 3 min. Playback: 15 min.

❚❚ Slow-Motion Movies

To record silent slow-motion movies, select 1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-mo), 1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-mo), or 1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-mo) for Frame size/frame rate in the movie shooting

menu. Movies recorded at 4 or 5 times the rated speed are played back at the rated speed for a slow-motion effect; for example, movies shot with 1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-mo) selected will be recorded at a frame of roughly 120 fps (120p) and play back at approximately 30 fps (30p).

Frame rate

Frame size/frame rate

1920 × 1080; 30p ×4 (slow-mo) 120p 30p 1920 × 1080; 25p ×4 (slow-mo) 100p 25p 1920 × 1080; 24p ×5 (slow-mo) 120p 24p

* Actual frame rate is 119.88 fps for values listed as 120p, 29.97 fps for values listed as 30p, and

23.976 fps for values listed as 24p.

Recorded at Plays back at

D Slow-Motion Movies

When a slow-motion option is selected, quality is fixed at “normal” and the image area is fixed at DX, regardless of the lens used or the option selected for Image area > Choose image area in the movie shooting menu (0 256). Movies shot with face-priority AF, pinpoint AF, or subject-tracking AF selected for AF-area mode (0 42) are recorded using wide-area AF.

The Live View Display

iqo

w e r t y u

Item Description

“No movie” indicator Indicates that movies cannot be recorded.

Wind noise reduction

Electronic VR indicator

Headphone volume

Frequency response The current frequency response (0 259).

Microphone sensitivity Microphone sensitivity (0 258).

Sound level

HDMI recording

indicator

Attenuator i ndicator

Time remaining The recording time available for movies.

Movie frame size The frame size for movie recording (0 69).

Highlight display

indicator “No power aperture”

indicator

Displayed when wind noise reduction is on (0 259).

Displayed when electronic vibration reduction is on (0 259).

Volume of audio output to headphones. Displayed when third-party headphones are connected.

Sound level for audio recording. Displayed in red if level is too high; adjust microphone sensitivity accordingly.

Displayed if movies are simultaneously being recorded to a device connected via HDMI.

Displayed when the attenuator is enabled (0 259).

Displayed when highlight display is on.

Indicates that power aperture is unavailable.

!2 !3

The Information Display

To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the R button.

Virtual horizon

(0 272) Information on Information off

Histogram Framing guides

D The Count- Down Display

A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (0 54). Depending on shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately when movie recording begins. Note that regardless of the amount of recording time available, live view will still end automatically when the timer expires.

A Adjusting Settings During Movie Recording

Headphone volume cannot be adjusted during recording. If an option other than I (microphone off) is currently selected, microphone sensitivity can be changed to any setting other than I while recording is in progress.

Taking Photos in Movie Mode

To take photos in movie mode (either in live view or during movie recording), select Take ph oto s for Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment) > Shutter-release button (0 270). Photos with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 can then be taken at any time 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.

Except at a frame size of 3840 × 2160 (0 69), photographs are recorded in the format selected for Image quality in the photo shooting menu (0 88); photos taken at a frame size of 3840 × 2160 are recorded at an image quality of JPEG fine★. For information on image size, see “Image Size” (0 74). Note that the exposure for photographs cannot be previewed when the live view selector is rotated to 1; mode P, S, or A is recommended but accurate results can be achieved in mode M by previewing exposure with the live view selector rotated to C.

❚❚ Image Size

The size of photos taken in movie mode varies with the image area (0 256) and the option selected for Image size in the photo shooting menu (0 91).

Image area Image size Size (pixels)

Large 8256 × 4640

D Recording Movies

Movies are recorded in the sRGB color space. Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or with subjects that are in motion, particularly if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves horizontally at high speed through frame (for information on reducing flicker and banding, see the section on the movie shooting menu Flicker reduction option, 0 258). Flicker may also appear while power aperture is in use. Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may also appear. Bright regions or bands may appear in some areas 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. When recording movies, avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera’s internal circuitry. Note that noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) an d une xpe cted col ors m ay a ppea r if you z oom i n on the v iew thro ugh the lens (0 40) in movie mode.

Flash lighting cannot be used.

Recording ends automatically if the lens is removed or the live view selector is rotated to a new setting.

Medium 6192 × 3480

Small 4128 × 2320 Large 5408 × 3040

Medium 4048 × 2272

Small 2704 × 1520

A Wireless Remote Controllers and Remote Cords

If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment) > Shutter-release button (0 270), the shutter-release

buttons on optional wireless remote controllers and remote cords (0 296) can be pressed halfway to start live view or pressed all the way down to start and end movie recording.

Viewing Movies

Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 223). Tap the a icon in the monitor or 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

a icon Movie

The following operations can be performed:

To Description

Pause Press 3 to pause playback.

Play

Rewind/ advance

Start

slow-motion

playback

Press the center of the multi selector to resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind/ advance.

Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. Speed increases with each press, from 2× to 4× to 8 × to 16×; keep the control pressed to skip to beginning or end of movie (first frame is indicated by h in top right corner of mo nitor, last fram e by i). If playback is paused, the movie rewinds or advances one frame at a time; keep the control pressed for continuous rewind or advance.

Press 3 while the movie is paused to start slowmotion playback.

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Volu me Guid e

Nikon D850 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Package Contents

Table of Contents

For Your Safety

Notices

Introduction

Getting to Know the Camera

Camera Body

The Control Panel

The Viewfinder Display

The Diopter Adjustment Control

Using the Tilting Monitor

Using the Touch Screen

First Steps

Attach the Camera Strap

Charge the Battery

Insert the Battery and a Memory Card

Attach a Lens

Basic Setup

Tutorial

Camera Menus: An Overview

Using Camera Menus

Basic Photography and Playback

The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography

Viewing Photographs

Live View Photography

Autofocus

Choosing a Focus Mode

Choosing an AF-Area Mode

Manual Focus

Using the i Button

Split-Screen Display Zoom

Silent Live View Photography

Negative Digitizer

The Live View Display

The Information Display

Touch Photography (Touch Shutter)

Movies

Recording Movies

Indices

Using the i Button

Image Area: Choosing a Movie Crop

Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality

The Live View Display

The Information Display

Taking Photos in Movie Mode

Viewing Movies