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Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR)
digital camera.
To get the most from your camera, please be sure
to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will
be read by all who use the product.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following
symbols and conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before
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use to prevent damage to the camera.
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using the camera.
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Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are
shown in bold.
Camera Settings
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
Help
Use the camera’s on-board help feature for help on menu items and other
topics. See page 15 for details.
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A For Your Safety
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety
instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 x–xii).
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Package Contents
Confirm that the package contains the following items:
(plug adapter supplied
in countries or regions
where required; shape
depends on country of
sale.)
DK-26 eyepiece
cap (0 23)
Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the package
also includes a lens.
Memory cards are sold separately (0 363).
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.
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety ........................................................................................x
Notices.................................................................................................... xiii
Introduction1
Getting to Know the Camera..............................................................1
Camera Menus...................................................................................... 15
First Steps ............................................................................................... 18
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to
others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using
this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use
the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the
precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all
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warnings before using this Nikon product.
❚❚ WARNINGS
A Keep the sun out of the frame
Keep the sun well out of the frame
when shooting backlit subjects.
Sunlight focused into the camera
when the sun is in or close to the
frame could cause a fire.
A Do not look at the sun through the
viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong
light source through the
viewfinder could cause
permanent visual impairment.
A Using the viewfinder diopter adjustment
control
When operating the viewfinder
diopter adjustment control with
your eye to the viewfinder, care
should be taken not to put your
finger in your eye accidentally.
A Do not use in the presence of flammable
gas
Do not use electronic equipment
in the presence of flammable gas,
as this could result in explosion or
fire.
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A Turn off immediately in the event of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the
equipment or AC adapter
(available separately), unplug the
AC adapter and remove the
battery immediately, taking care
to avoid burns.
operation could result in injury.
After removing the battery, take
the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service center for
inspection.
Continued
A Do not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal
parts could result in injury.
event of malfunction, the product
should be repaired only by a
qualified technician.
product break open as the result
of a fall or other accident, remove
the battery and/or AC adapter
and then take the product to a
Nikon-authorized service center
for inspection.
In the
Should the
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A Keep out of reach of children
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in injury. In addition,
note that small parts constitute a
chocking hazard. Should a child
swallow any part of this
equipment, consult a physician
immediately.
A Do not place the strap around the neck of
an infant or child
Placing the camera strap around
the neck of an infant or child
could result in strangulation.
A Do not remain in contact with the
camera, battery, or charger for extended
periods while the devices are on or in use
Parts of the device become hot.
Leaving the device in direct
contact with the skin for extended
periods may result in lowtemperature burns.
A Do not leave the product where it will be
exposed to extremely high
temperatures, such as in an enclosed
automobile or in direct sunlight
Failure to observe this precaution
could cause damage or fire.
A Observe proper precautions when
handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if
improperly handled.
following precautions when
handling batteries for use in this
product:
• Use only batteries approved for
use in this equipment.
Observe the
• Do not short or disassemble the
battery.
• Be sure the product is off before
replacing the battery.
using an AC adapter, be sure it is
unplugged.
• Do not attempt to insert the
battery upside down or
backwards.
• Do not expose the battery to
flame or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
•
Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the battery.
transport or store the battery with
metal objects such as necklaces or
hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage
when fully discharged.
damage to the product, be sure to
remove the battery when no
charge remains.
• When the battery is not in use,
attach the terminal cover and
store in a cool, dry place.
• The battery may be hot
immediately after use or when the
product has been used on battery
power for an extended period.
Before removing the battery turn
the camera off and allow the
battery to cool.
• Discontinue use immediately
should you notice any changes in
the battery, such as discoloration
or deformation.
If you are
Do not
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A Observe proper precautions when
handling the charger
• Keep dry.
precaution could result in injury
or product malfunction due to fire
or electric shock.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with
a dry cloth.
result in fire.
• Do not go near the charger during
thunderstorms.
this precaution could result in
electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or charger
with wet hands.
observe this precaution could
result in injury or product
malfunction due to fire or electric
shock.
•
Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from
one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe
this precaution could damage the
product or cause overheating or fire.
Failure to observe this
Continued use could
Failure to observe
Failure to
A Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the
purpose to maintain compliance
with product regulations.
A CD-ROMs
CD-ROMs containing software or
manuals should not be played
back on audio CD equipment.
Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD
player could cause hearing loss or
damage the equipment.
A Do not aim a flash at the operator of a
motor vehicle
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in accidents.
A Observe caution when using the flash
• Using optional flash units in close
contact with the skin or other
objects could cause burns.
•
Using optional flash units close to
the subject’s eyes could cause
temporary visual impairment. The
flash should be no less than one
meter (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject.
Particular care should be observed
when photographing infants.
A Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care
should be taken to avoid injury
due to broken glass and to
prevent the liquid crystal from the
monitor touching the skin or
entering the eyes or mouth.
A Do not carry tripods with a lens or
camera attached
You could trip or accidentally
strike others, resulting in injury.
A Follow the instructions of airline and
hospital personnel
This camera transmits radio
frequencies that could interfere
with medical equipment or aircraft
navigation. Disable the wireless
network feature and remove all
wireless accessories from the
camera before boarding an aircraft,
and turn the camera off during take
off and landing. In medical facilities,
follow staff instructions regarding
the use of wireless devices.
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Notices
• No part of the manuals included with
this product may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a
retrieval system, or translated into any
language in any form, by any means,
without Nikon’s prior written
permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the
specifications of the hardware and
software described in these manuals at
any time and without prior notice.
Notices 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.
household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
Do not dispose of as
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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
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, 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.
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
• Increase the separation between the
• Connect the equipment into an outlet
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
If this equipment does cause
antenna.
equipment and receiver.
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
radio/television technician for help.
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CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user be notified
that any changes or modifications made
to this device that are not expressly
approved by Nikon Corporation may
void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided
by Nikon for your equipment.
other interface cables may exceed the
limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Notice for Customers in the State of California
WARNIN G: Handling the cord on this
product may expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
handling.
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road,
Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
Wash hands after
Using
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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.
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).
preset manual (0 90).
destroying data storage devices.
Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically
Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for
Deleted files can
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or
reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be
punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or
reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper
money, coins, securities, government
bonds, or local government bonds,
even if such copies or reproductions
are stamped “Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of paper
money, coins, or securities which are
circulated in a foreign country is
prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the
government has been obtained, the
copying or reproduction of unused
postage stamps or post cards issued
by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps
issued by the government and of
certified documents stipulated by law
is prohibited.
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry.
batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use
with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the
operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the
camera and may void your Nikon warranty.
rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal
shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the camera
or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized
Nikon dealer.
Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers,
• 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.
not copy or reproduce passports
issued by the government, licenses
issued by public agencies and private
groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as
passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of
copyrighted creative works such as
books, music, paintings, woodcuts,
prints, maps, drawings, movies, and
photographs is governed by national
and international copyright laws.
not use this product for the purpose of
making illegal copies or to infringe
copyright laws.
The use of third-party
Also, do
Do
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D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories
Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with
your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within
its operational and safety requirements.
The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon
recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a
Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years,
and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees
apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are
particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any
accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional
flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or
serviced.
A Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or
before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the
camera is functioning normally.
damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
Nikon will not be held liable for
A Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing
product support and education, continually-updated information is
available on-line at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information,
tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice
on digital imaging and photography.
available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the following
URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/
Additional information may be
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Introduction
Getting to Know the Camera
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls
and displays.
refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.
The Camera Body
1
2
You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and
20 R (info) button...............................11
21 a button....................................... 172
X
Rotate the power switch as shown
to turn the camera off.
A The LCD Illuminator
Pressing the
activates the control panel backlight (LCD
illuminator), allowing the display to be read in
the dark. The backlight will remain lit for about
6 seconds or until the shutter is released or the
D
button is pressed again.
D
button while the camera is on
D
button
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The Exposure Mode Dial
To choose from the modes listed below, lift
and rotate the exposure mode dial.
• P—Programmed auto (0 38)
• S—Shutter-priority auto (0 39)
• A—Aperture-priority auto (0 41)
• M—Manual (0 42)
X
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The Release-Mode Dial
Rotate the release
mode dial to choose a
release mode (0 46).
Release mode dial
ModeDescription
Single frame
S
Continuous low
CL
speed
Continuous
CH
high speed
X
One photograph is taken each
time the shutter-release
button is pressed.
The camera takes
photographs at a slow rate
while the shutter-release
button is pressed.
The camera takes
photographs at a fast rate
while the shutter-release
button is pressed.
J
E
MUP
Quiet shutterrelease
Self-timer
Mirror up
As for single-frame, except
that camera noise is reduced.
ISO sensitivity..................................70
AF-area mode.................................. 62
26 Flash-ready indicator*................ 121
D No Battery
When the battery is totally exhausted or no battery is inserted, the
display in the viewfinder will dim.
malfunction. The viewfinder display will return to normal when a fullycharged battery is inserted.
This is normal and does not indicate a
D The Control Panel and Viewfinder Displays
The brightness of the control panel and viewfinder displays varies with
temperature, and the response times of the displays may drop at low
temperatures.
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This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
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The Information Display
Press the R button to display shutter speed,
aperture, the number of exposures
remaining, AF-area mode, and other shooting
information in the monitor. The display lights
automatically when settings such as white
balance and image quality are changed by
pressing a button and rotating a command
dial.
R button
12356 74
8
9
25
24
23
22
21
1617181920
Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.
To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button or
press the shutter-release button halfway.
automatically if no operations are performed for about 10 seconds.
The monitor will turn off
A See Also
For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see
Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay, 0 253). For information on
changing the color of the lettering in the information display, see
Custom Setting d8 (Information display, 0 256). The information
display can be set to turn on automatically when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway; for more information, see page 273.
Use the P button for quick access to
frequently-used settings in playback mode
and during viewfinder and live view
photography. During viewfinder
photography, you can press the P button to
change the settings listed at the bottom of
the information display.
Highlight items
using the multi selector and press J to view options for the
highlighted item.
A tool tip giving the name of the selected item
appears in the information display.
be turned off using Custom Setting d4 (Screen Tips; 0 254).
Too l tips ca n
A See Also
For information on using the P button to access settings during live
view photography, see page 179, or see page 290 for information on
displaying the retouch options during full-frame playback.
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Camera Menus
Most shooting, playback, and setup options
can be accessed from the camera menus.
view the menus, press the G button.
Ta bs
Choose from the following menus:
• D: Playback (0 229)
• C: S hooting (0 235)
• A: Custom Settings (0 243)
Slider shows position in current
menu.
Current settings are shown by icons.
Options in current menu.
To
• B: Setup (0 271)
• N: Retouch (0 287)
• O/m: MY MENU or RECENT SETTINGS
(defaults to MY MENU; 0 313)
Menu options
G button
X
d
If a d icon is displayed at the
bottom left corner of the monitor,
help can be displayed by pressing
the L (U) button. A description
of the currently selected option or
menu will be displayed while the
button is pressed. Press 1 or 3 to
scroll through the display.
L (U) button
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❚❚ Using Camera Menus
The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera
menus.
Move cursor up
Cancel and return to
previous menu
Move cursor down
X
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.
J button: select
highlighted item
Select highlighted item
or display sub-menu
G button
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4 Position the cursor in the
selected menu.
Press 2 to position the cursor in
the selected menu.
5 Highlight a menu item.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight a
menu item.
6 Display options.
Press 2 to display options for
the selected menu item.
7 Highlight an option.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight an
option.
8 Select the highlighted item.
Press J to select the highlighted item.
To exit without making a selection, press
the G button.
X
Note the following:
• Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available.
•
While pressing 2 generally has the same effect as pressing J, there
are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing
• To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the
shutter-release button halfway (0 33).
J
.
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First Steps
Attach the Camera Strap
Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets.
X
Charge the Battery
The camera is powered by an EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion
battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery
in the supplied MH-24 battery charger before use.
adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the adapter,
making sure the plug is fully inserted, then insert the battery and
plug the charger in.
If a plug
Battery charging
Charging complete
About an hour and 50 minutes are required to fully recharge the
battery when no charge remains. Unplug the charger and remove
the battery when charging is complete.
D Charging the Battery
Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures between 5 °C–
35 °C (41 °F–95 °F).
below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F).
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The battery will not charge if its temperature is
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Insert the Battery and a Memory Card
Before inserting batteries or memory cards, rotate the power
switch to OFF.
D Inserting and Removing Batteries and Memory Cards
Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or
memory cards.
1 Open the battery-chamber/memory
card slot cover.
Unlatch (q) and open (w) the battery-
chamber/memory card slot cover.
2 Insert the battery.
Insert the battery in the orientation
shown (q), using the battery to keep the
battery latch pressed to one side.
latch locks the battery in place when the
battery is fully inserted (w).
The
X
A No Memory Card
If the camera is turned off with a charged
EN-EL14a battery and no memory card inserted,
S will be displayed in the control panel and
viewfinder.
Battery latch
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3 Insert the memory card.
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GB
Holding the memory card as shown at
right, slide it in until it clicks into place.
The memory card access lamp will light
for a few seconds.
D Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting memory cards upside down or
backwards could damage the camera or
X
the card.
the correct orientation. The cover will not
close if the card is not correctly inserted.
Check to be sure the card is in
4 Close the battery-chamber/memory
card slot cover.
A Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. Press the
battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow
to release the battery and then remove the
battery by hand.
Memory card access
lamp
Front
GB
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A Removing Memory Cards
After confirming that the memory card access
lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover, and press the
card in to eject it (q).
removed by hand (w).
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The card can then be
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D The Battery and Charger
Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x–xii and 335–338 of
this manual.
(32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F); failure to observe this precaution could
damage the battery or impair its performance. Capacity may be
reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from
0 °C (32 °F) to 15 °C (59 °F) and from 45 °C (113 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F).
If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly (about eight times a second) during
charging, confirm that the temperature is in the correct range and then
unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem
persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your
retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative.
Do not short the charger terminals; failure to observe this precaution
could result in overheating and damage to the charger. Do not move
the charger or touch the battery during charging. Failure to observe
this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger
showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially
charged. Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging again.
Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug when not in
use.
Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C
X
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A Formatting Memory Cards
If this is the first time the memory card will be
used in the camera or if the card has been
formatted in another device, select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the
on-screen instructions to format the card
(0 272).
data the card may contain. Be sure to copy any
photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before
proceeding.
Note that this permanently deletes any
D Memory Cards
X
• Memory cards may be hot after use.
removing memory cards from the camera.
• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do
not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or
remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while
data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. Failure to
observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to
the camera or card.
• Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.
• Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this
precaution could damage the card.
• Do not expose to water, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.
• Do not format memory cards in a computer.
Observe due caution when
A The Write Protect Switch
SD memory cards are equipped with a
write protect switch to prevent
accidental loss of data. When this switch
is in the “lock” position, the memory
card can not be formatted and photos
can not be deleted or recorded (a warning will be displayed in the
monitor if you attempt to release the shutter).
card, slide the switch to the “write” position.
GB
16
Write-protect switch
To unlock the memory
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A The Eyepiece Cap
Use the supplied string to attach the eyepiece cap to the camera strap
as shown.
To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure,
attach the eyepiece cap during live view, long time-exposures, selftimer photography, and on other occasions in which you will not be
looking through the viewfinder while the shutter is open. To remove the
cap, press the clips and lift.
X
A Removing the Viewfinder Eyepiece
The viewfinder eyepiece must be removed
before optional diopter adjustment viewfinder
lenses can be attached.
grasp it lightly between your finger and thumb
and rotate it as shown.
To remove the eyepiece,
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Attach a Lens
Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera
when the lens is removed.
for illustrative purposes is an AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special
Edition).
Attach the lens as shown.
X
Align the mounting
marks
The lens generally used in this manual
Remove the
camera body cap
Remove the rear lens cap
Mounting mark (camera)
Mounting mark (lens)
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Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place
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A Detaching the Lens
Be sure the camera is off when removing or
exchanging lenses.
and hold the lens release button (q) while
turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing
the lens, replace the lens caps and camera
body cap.
To remove the lens, press
A Lens Focus Mode
If the lens is equipped with a focus mode
switch, select autofocus mode (A, M/A, or A/M).
D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings
In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 320), lock
aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number).
A Non-CPU/Non-AI Lenses
The camera can be used with non-CPU lenses and lenses not equipped
with AI mechanisms (non-AI lenses; 0 163).
A Image Area
The DX format image area is automatically
selected when a DX lens is attached (0 51).
X
Image area
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Basic Setup
A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the
camera is turned on.
date.
Photographs can not be taken until you have set the time
and date.
Choose a language and set the time and
1 Turn the camera on.
A language-selection dialog will be displayed.
2 Select a language.
X
Press 1 or 3 to highlight the
desired language and press J.
3 Choose a time zone.
A time-zone selection dialog
will be displayed.
to highlight the local time zone
(the UTC field shows the
difference between the
selected time zone and Coordinated Universal Time, or UTC, in
hours) and press J.
Press 4 or 2
4 Choose a date format.
Press 1 or 3 to choose the
order in which the year, month,
and day will be displayed.
J to proceed to the next step.
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Press
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5 Turn daylight saving time
on or off.
Daylight saving time options
will be displayed.
saving time is off by default; if
daylight saving time is in effect
in the local time zone, press 1 to highlight On and press J.
Daylight
6 Set the date and time.
The dialog shown at right will
be displayed.
select an item, 1 or 3 to
change.
clock and exit to shooting mode
(note that the camera uses a 24-hour clock).
A Setting the Clock
Language and date/time settings can be changed at any time using the
Language (0 277) and Time zone and date (0 276) options in the
setup menu.
an optional GPS unit (0 170).
A The Clock Battery
The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power
source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed
or the camera is powered by an optional power connector and AC
adapter (0 323).
three months. If the camera displays a warning at startup stating that
the clock is not set and a Y icon flashes in the information display, the
clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Set the clock to
the correct time and date.
A The Camera Clock
The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household
clocks.
Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and
reset as necessary.
Press 4 or 2 to
Press J to set the
The camera clock can also be set using data provided by
Two days of charging will power the clock for about
X
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Adjust Viewfinder Focus
The camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate
individual differences in vision.
viewfinder is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder.
Check that the display in the
1 Turn the camera on.
Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on.
2 Focus the viewfinder.
X
Rotate the diopter adjustment
control until the AF area
brackets are in sharp focus.
When operating the diopter
adjustment control with your
eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or
fingernails in your eye.
AF area brackets
Viewfinder not in focusViewfinder in focus
A Adjusting Viewfinder Focus
If you are unable to focus the viewfinder as described above, select
single-servo autofocus (AF-S; 0 59), single-point AF (0 62), and the
center focus point (0 65), and then frame a high-contrast subject in the
center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus
the camera.
control to bring the subject into clear focus in the viewfinder. If
necessary, viewfinder focus can be further adjusted using optional
corrective lenses (0 324).
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With the camera in focus, use the diopter adjustment
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s
Basic Photography and
Playback
Taking Photographs
Turn the Camera On
Before taking photographs, turn the camera on and check the
battery level and number of exposures remaining as described
below.
s
1 Turn the camera on.
Turn the camera on. The
control panel will turn on and
the display in the viewfinder
will light.
2 Check the battery level.
Check the battery level in the control
panel or viewfinder.
Low battery. Charge battery or ready
spare battery.
Battery exhausted; shutter release
disabled. Charge or exchange battery.
Power switch
DescriptionControl panelViewfinder
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3 Check the number of exposures remaining.
The control panel shows 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 2900 and 2999 are
shown as 2.9 k).
reaches zero, A will flash in the exposure-count displays while
the shutter-speed displays will show a flashing n or j.
Insert another memory card or delete some photos.
Choose an Exposure Mode
s
Lift the exposure mode dial and rotate it to
the desired setting.
When this number
A Image Sensor Cleaning
The camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering the image sensor to
remove dust when the camera is turned on or off (0 329).
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Ready the Camera
When framing photographs in the
viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right
hand and cradle the camera body or lens
with your left.
lightly against your torso for support and
place one foot half a pace ahead of the
other to keep your upper body stable.
When framing photographs in portrait (tall)
orientation, hold the camera as shown in
the bottom of the three illustrations at right.
Keep your elbows propped
Focus and Shoot
s
1 Press the shutter-
release button
halfway
Press the shutter-release
button halfway to focus.
The active focus point
will be displayed.
.
Focus
indicator
Focus point
Buffer
capacity
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2 Check indicators in the viewfinder.
When the focus operation is complete, the in-focus indicator
(I) will appear in the viewfinder.
Viewfinder displayDescription
ISubject in focus.
2Focus point is between camera and subject.
4Focus point is behind subject.
s
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(flashes)
While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway,
focus will lock and the number of exposures that
can be stored in the memory buffer (“t”; 0 47) will
be shown in the viewfinder display.
For information on what to do if the camera is unable to focus
using autofocus, see “Getting Good Results with Autofocus”
(0 61).
Camera unable to focus on subject in focus
point using autofocus.
3 Shoot.
Smoothly press the shutterrelease-button the rest of the
way down to release the
shutter and record the
photograph.
photograph is being recorded
to the memory card, the
memory card access lamp will light.
card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has
gone out and recording is complete.
While the
Memory card access lamp
Do not eject the memory
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A The Shutter-Release Button
The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button.
when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the
photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
Focus: press halfwayShoot: press all the way
The camera focuses
down
A The Standby Timer
The viewfinder and the control panel shutter speed and aperture
displays will turn off if no operations are performed for about 6 seconds,
reducing the drain on the battery.
halfway to reactivate the display. The length of time before the standby
timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2
(Standby timer, 0 251).
Press the shutter-release button
s
Exposure meters onExposure meters
off
A Camera Off Display
If a battery and memory card are inserted, the
number of exposures remaining will be
displayed when the camera is turned off.
Exposure meters
on
Control panel
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Basic Playback
OR
MALAL
1 Press the K button.
A photograph will be
displayed in the monitor.
2 View additional pictures.
Additional pictures can be
s
displayed by pressing 4 or 2.
To view additional information
on the current photograph,
press 1 and 3 (0 188).
To end playback and return to
shooting mode, press the
shutter-release button halfway.
K button
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A Image Review
When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 232),
photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor for a few
seconds after shooting.
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Deleting Unwanted
Photographs
To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press
the O button.
deleted.
1 Display the photograph.
Display the photograph you wish to
delete as described on the preceding
page.
2 Delete the photograph.
Press the O button. A
confirmation dialog will be
displayed; press the O
button again to delete the
image and return to
playback.
deleting the picture, press K.
Note that photographs can not be recovered once
O button
To ex it wi thou t
s
A Delete
To delete selected images (0 205), all images taken on a selected date
(0 206), or all images in the current folder (0 205), use the Delete
option in the playback menu.
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#
Exposure Mode
To choose an exposure mode, lift and rotate
the exposure mode dial.
ModeDescription
Programmed auto (0 38): Camera sets shutter speed and aperture
for optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other
P
#
situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings.
Shutter-priority auto (0 39): User chooses shutter speed; camera
S
selects aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion.
Aperture-priority auto (0 41): User chooses aperture; camera selects
shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background or bring
A
both foreground and background into focus.
Manual (0 42): User controls both shutter speed and aperture. Set
M
shutter speed to Bulb (B) or Time (T) for long time-exposures.
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A Lens Types
When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring (0 320), lock
the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number).
and E lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring.
When using non-CPU lenses (0 163), select exposure mode A or M and
adjust aperture using the lens aperture ring. If exposure mode P or S is
selected with a non-CPU lens, the camera will function in exposure
mode A and 7 will appear in the viewfinder. See page 318 for more
information.
Type G
A Non-CPU Lenses (0 163)
Use the lens aperture ring to adjust aperture.
If the maximum aperture of the lens has been
specified using the Non-CPU lens data item
in setup menu (0 163) when a non-CPU lens
is attached, the current f-number will be
displayed in the viewfinder and control panel,
rounded to the nearest full stop. Otherwise
the aperture displays will show only the number of stops (F, with
maximum aperture displayed as FA) and the f-number must be read
from the lens aperture ring. Aperture for lenses not equipped with AI
mechanisms (non-AI lenses) is adjusted using the lens aperture ring.
Changes to aperture are not shown in the camera displays; use the subcommand dial to set the camera to the aperture selected with the
aperture ring (0 168).
#
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P: Programmed Auto
In this mode, the camera automatically
adjusts shutter speed and aperture according
to a built-in program to ensure optimal
exposure in most situations.
#
A Flexible Program
In exposure mode P, different combinations of
shutter speed and aperture can be selected by
rotating the main command dial while the
exposure meters are on (“flexible program”).
Rotate the dial to the right for large apertures
(low f-numbers) that blur background details or
fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion. Rotate
the dial to the left for small apertures (high
f-numbers) that increase depth of field or slow
shutter speeds that blur motion. All
combinations produce the same exposure.
While flexible program is in effect, a E indicator appears in the
viewfinder. To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings,
rotate the main command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed,
choose another exposure mode, or turn the camera off.
A See Also
See page 339 for information on the built-in exposure program.
Main command dial
Viewfinder
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S: Shutter-Priority Auto
In shutter-priority auto, you rotate the
shutter-speed dial to choose the shutter
speed while the camera automatically selects
the aperture that will produce the optimal
exposure.
X, and T; to choose another setting, keep the
shutter-speed dial lock release pressed while rotating the dial.
The dial locks at settings of 1/3 STEP,
Shutter-speed dial
Shutter-speed dial lock release
1
/3 EV steps (0 40)
Flash sync (0 257)
1
/4000 s–1/2 s
#
1–4 s (red)
• Settings of T (time, 0 44) and B (bulb, 0 44) take effect only in
exposure mode M.
A See Also
For information on using the command dial to fine-tune the shutter
speed selected with the shutter-speed dial, see Custom Setting f11
(Easy shutter-speed shift; 0 270). See page 347 for information on
what to do if flashing “A” or “%” indicator appears in the shutter-
speed displays.
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1/3 STEP (Exposure Modes S and M)
When the shutter-speed dial is
rotated to 1/3 STEP, shutter speed
can be adjusted in increments of
1
/3 EV by rotating the main
command dial; the selected shutter
speed is displayed in the control
panel and viewfinder. Choose from
values between
exposure mode M, speeds of “Bulb”
and “Time” can be used to record
long time-exposures.
#
1
/4000 and 30 s. In
Main command dial
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A: Aperture-Priority Auto
In aperture-priority auto, you choose the
aperture while the camera automatically
selects the shutter speed that will produce
the optimal exposure.
between the minimum and maximum values
for the lens, rotate the sub-command dial
while the exposure meters are on; the
selected aperture is shown in the control
panel and viewfinder.
A Lenses with Aperture Rings
If Aperture ring is selected for Custom Setting f7 (Customize
command dial) > Aperture setting (0 268), aperture can be set using
the lens aperture ring.
A Depth-of-Field Preview
To preview the effects of aperture, press and
hold the Pv button.
down to the aperture value selected by the
camera (exposure modes P and S) or the value
chosen by the user (exposure modes A and M),
allowing depth of field to be previewed in the
viewfinder.
To choose an aperture
The lens will be stopped
Sub-command dial
Pv button
#
A Custom Setting e5—Modeling Flash
This setting controls whether optional flash units that support the
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; 0 118) will emit a modeling flash
when the Pv button is pressed.
See page 259 for more information.
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M: Manual
In manual exposure mode, you control both
shutter speed and aperture. While the
exposure meters are on, rotate the subcommand dial to set aperture to values
between the minimum and maximum for the
lens; to set shutter speed, keep the shutterspeed dial lock release pressed while rotating the shutter-speed
dial. Use the exposure indicators to check exposure.
#
Sub-command dial
1
/4000 s–1/2 s
1
/3 EV steps (0 40)
Flash sync (0 257)
42
Shutter-speed dial
Long time-exposures
(0 44)
1–4 s (red)
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A Lenses with Aperture Rings
If Aperture ring is selected for Custom Setting f7 (Customize
command dial) > Aperture setting (0 268), aperture can be set using
the lens aperture ring.
A The Exposure Indicator
If a shutter speed other than “bulb” or “time” is selected, the exposure
indicator in the viewfinder shows whether the photograph would be
under- or over-exposed at current settings.
metering system are exceeded, the displays will flash.
Optimal exposureUnderexposed by 1/3 EVOverexposed by over 2 EV
If the limits of the exposure
A See Also
For information on using the command dial to fine-tune the shutter
speed selected with the shutter-speed dial, see Custom Setting f11
(Easy shutter-speed shift; 0 270). For information reversing the
exposure indicators so that negative values are displayed on the right
and positive values on the left, see Custom Setting f10 (Reverse
indicators, 0 269).
#
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❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
Select the following shutter speeds for long
time-exposures of moving lights, the stars,
night scenery, or fireworks.
• Bulb (B): The shutter remains open while the
shutter-release button is held down.
prevent blur, use a tripod or an optional
wireless remote controller (0 325) or
remote cord (0 325).
• Time (T): Start the exposure by using the shutter-release button
on the camera or on an optional remote cord, or wireless remote
controller.
the button is pressed a second time.
#
Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a
stable, level surface. To prevent loss of power before the exposure
is complete, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter
and power connector. Note that noise (bright spots, randomlyspaced bright pixels, or fog) may be present in long exposures;
before shooting, choose On for Long exposure NR in the
shooting menu (0 242).
viewfinder interfering with photographs or exposure, cover the
viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap (0 23).
The shutter remains open for thirty minutes or until
To prevent light entering via the
To
Length of exposure:
Aperture: f/25
35 s
1 Rotate the exposure mode
dial to M.
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Exposure mode dial
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2 Choose a shutter speed.
Keeping the shutter-speed dial
lock release pressed, rotate the
shutter-speed dial to B (bulb) or
T (time; if the shutter-speed dial
is rotated to 1/3 STEP, you can
choose the shutter speed by
rotating the main command
dial).
At a shutter speed of
“bulb”, the control panel and
viewfinder show A, while
% is displayed when “time” is
selected.
Shutter-speed dial
Shutter-speed dial lock release
Bulb
Time
3 Open the shutter.
Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the
camera or optional remote cord or wireless remote controller
all the way down.
until the exposure is complete.
Time: Press the shutter-release button all the way down.
Keep the shutter-release button pressed
#
4 Close the shutter.
Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release button.
Time: Press the shutter-release button all the way down.
Shooting ends automatically after thirty minutes.
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k
Release Mode
Choosing a Release Mode
To choose a release mode, rotate the release
mode dial to the desired setting (0 7).
ModeDescription
Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-
S
k
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release button is pressed.
Continuous low speed: While shutter-release button is held down,
camera records 1–5 frames per second.1
CL
using Custom Setting d5 (CL mode shooting speed, 0 254).
Continuous high speed: While shutter-release button is held down,
CH
camera records up to 5.5 frames per second.
Quiet shutter-release: As for single frame, except that mirror does not
click back into place while shutter-release button is fully pressed,
allowing user to control timing of click made by mirror, which is
J
also quieter than in single frame mode.
sound regardless of setting selected for Custom Setting d1 (Beep; 0 253).
Self-timer: Take pictures with the self-timer (0 48).
E
Mirror up: Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in telephoto
or close-up photography or in other situations in which the
UP
M
slightest camera movement can result in blurred photographs.
1 Average frame rate with an EN-EL14a battery, continuous-servo AF, manual
or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of
remaining settings other than Custom Setting d5 at default values, and
memory remaining in memory buffer.
2 Average frame rate with an EN-EL14a battery, continuous-servo AF, manual
or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of
settings at default values, and memory remaining in memory buffer.
Frame rate can be chosen
2
In addition, beep does not
1
/200 s or faster,
1
/200 s or faster, other
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Frame rate drops at slow shutter speeds or very small apertures
(high f-numbers), when vibration reduction (available with VR
lenses) or auto ISO sensitivity control is on (0 70, 72), or when the
battery is low.
A The Memory Buffer
The camera is equipped with a memory buffer
for temporary storage, allowing shooting to
continue while photographs are being saved to
the memory card.
be taken in succession; note, however, that the
frame rate will drop when the buffer is full (tAA).
The approximate number of images that can be stored in the buffer at
current settings is shown in the exposure-count displays in the
viewfinder and control panel while the shutter-release button is
pressed. The illustration at right shows the display when space remains
in the buffer for about 55 pictures.
While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the
memory card access lamp will light. Depending on shooting conditions
and memory card performance, recording may take from a few seconds
to a few minutes. Do not remove the memory card or remove or
disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone out. If the
camera is switched off while data remain in the buffer, the power will
not turn off until all images in the buffer have been recorded. If the
battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter
release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card.
Up to 100 photographs can
k
A Live View
If a continuous release mode is used during live view photography
(0 172) , photographs will be displayed in place of the view through the
lens while the shutter-release button is pressed.
A See Also
For information on choosing the maximum number of photographs
that can be taken in a single burst, see Custom Setting d6 (Max. continuous release, 0 254).
pictures that can be taken in a single burst, see page 364.
For information on the number of
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Self-Timer Mode
The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for selfportraits.
1 Mount the camera on a tripod.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable,
level surface.
2 Select self-timer mode.
Rotate the release-mode dial to
E.
k
3 Frame the photograph.
A Cover the Viewfinder
To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with
photographs and exposure, cover the viewfinder with the supplied
DK-26 eyepiece cap (0 23).
4 Take the photograph.
Press the shutter-release button
halfway to focus, and then press
the button the rest of the way
down to start the self-timer (note that the timer will not start if
the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which
the shutter can not be released).
to flash.
timer lamp will stop flashing.
seconds after the timer starts. To cancel shooting, select
another release mode.
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Two seconds before the photograph is taken, the self-
Release mode dial
The self-timer lamp will start
The shutter will be released ten
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A See Also
For information on choosing the duration of the self-timer, the number
of shots taken, and the interval between shots, see Custom Setting c3
(Self-timer; 0 252).
sound when the self-timer is used, see Custom Setting d1 (Beep; 0 253).
For information on controlling the beeps that
k
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Mirror up Mode
Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera
movement when the mirror is raised.
recommended.
1 Select mirror up mode.
Rotate the release-mode dial to
M
UP.
2 Raise the mirror.
k
Frame the picture, focus, and then press
the shutter-release button the rest of the
way down to raise the mirror.
D Mirror Up
While the mirror is raised, photos can not be framed in the
viewfinder and autofocus and metering will not be performed.
3 Take a pic ture.
Press the shutter-release button all the
way down again to take a picture.
prevent blurring caused by camera
movement, press the shutter-release button smoothly.
mirror lowers when shooting ends.
Use of a tripod is
Release mode dial
To
The
A Mirror up Mode
A picture will be taken automatically if no operations are performed for
about 30 s after the mirror is raised.
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d
Image Recording Options
Image Area
Choose an image area from FX (36×24) 1.0× and DX (24×16) 1.5×.
Viewfinder display
d
Photo with FX
image area (36×24)
A DX Lenses
DX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a
smaller angle of view than lenses for 35mm format cameras.
crop is off and FX (36×24) 1.0× (FX format) is selected for Choose
image area when a DX lens is attached, the edges of the image may be
eclipsed. This may not be apparent in the viewfinder, but when the
images are played back you may notice a drop in resolution or that the
edges of the picture are blacked out.
Photo with DX
image area (24×16)
If Auto DX
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❚❚ Choose Image Area
Choose the image area used when a non-DX
lens is attached or a DX-lens is attached with
Off selected for Auto DX crop (0 53).
OptionDescription
FX (36×24)
1.0×
c
(FX format)
DX (24× 16)
a
1.5×
(DX format)
❚❚ Auto DX Crop
d
Choose whether to automatically select a DX
crop when a DX lens is attached.
OptionDescription
Camera automatically selects DX crop when DX lens is
On
attached. If another lens is attached, the crop selected for
Choose image area will be used.
OffCrop selected for Choose image area is used.
Images are recorded in FX format using the full area
of the image sensor (36.0 × 23.9 mm), producing an
angle of view equivalent to a NIKKOR lens on a
35 mm format camera.
An area at the center of the image sensor 23.4 ×
15.5 mm is used to record pictures in DX format. To
calculate the approximate focal length of the lens in
35mm format, multiply by 1.5.
A The Viewfinder Display
The DX format crop is shown at right; the area
outside the crop can be viewed in gray when Off
is selected for Custom Setting a5 (Focus point illumination) > AF point illumination (0 248).
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DX format
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Image area can be set using the Image area option in the
shooting menu or by pressing a control and rotating a command
dial.
❚❚ The Image Area Menu
1 Select Image area in
the shooting menu.
Press G to display the
menus.
Highlight Image
area in the shooting menu
(0 235) and press 2.
G button
2 Choose an option.
Highlight Auto DX crop or
Choose image area and press
2.
3 Adjust settings.
Choose an option and press J.
The selected crop is displayed in
the viewfinder (0 52).
d
A Image Area
The selected option is shown in the information
display.
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❚❚ Camera Controls
1 Assign image area selection to a camera control.
Select Choose image area as the “press + command dials”
option for a camera control in the Custom Settings menu
(0 266). Image area selection can be assigned to the Fn button
(Custom Setting f4, Assign Fn button, 0 263), the Pv button
(Custom Setting f5, Assign preview button, 0 266), or the A AE-L/AF-L button (Custom Setting f6, Assign AE-L/AF-L button,
0 267).
2 Use the selected control to choose an image area.
The image area can be selected by pressing the selected
button and rotating the main or sub-command dial until the
desired crop is displayed in the viewfinder (0 51).
d
The option currently selected for image
area can be viewed by pressing the
button to display the image area in the
viewfinder or information display.
format is displayed as “36 – 24” and DX
format as “24 – 16”.
FX
D Auto DX Crop
The selected control can not be used to choose the image area when a
DX lens is attached and Auto DX crop is on.
A Image Size
Image size varies with the option selected for image area (0 58).
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Image Quality and Size
Together, image quality and size determine how much space each
photograph occupies on the memory card.
images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more
memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the
memory card (0 364).
Image Quality
Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality).
OptionFile typeDescription
Raw data from the image sensor are saved directly
NEF (RAW)NEF
TIFF (RGB)
JPEG fine
JPEG normal
JPEG basic
NEF (RAW)+
JPEG fine
NEF (RAW)+
JPEG normal
NEF (RAW)+
JPEG basic
* Size priority selected for JPEG compression.
to the memory card. Settings such as white
balance and contrast can be adjusted after
shooting.
Record uncompressed TIFF-RGB images at a bit
TIFF
depth of 8 bits per channel (24-bit color). TIFF is
(RGB)
supported by a wide variety of imaging
applications.
Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of
roughly 1:4 (fine quality).
Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of
JPEG
roughly 1:8 (normal quality).
Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of
roughly 1:16 (basic quality).
Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW) image
and one fine-quality JPEG image.
NEF/
Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW) image
JPEG
and one normal-quality JPEG image.
Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW) image
and one basic-quality JPEG image.
Larger, higher quality
*
*
*
d
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Image quality can be set by pressing the X (T) button and
rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is
displayed in the information display.
X (T) buttonMain command dialInformation display
A The Shooting Menu
d
Image quality can also be adjusted using the
Image quality option in the shooting menu
(0 235).
A NEF (RAW) Images
NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using software such
as Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 325) or ViewNX 2 (available on
the supplied ViewNX 2 CD).
does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images; when viewed on a
computer, NEF (RAW) images have the dimensions given for large (#-
size) images in the table on page 58. JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) images
can be created using the NEF (RAW) processing option in the retouch
menu (0 300).
Note that the option selected for image size
A NEF+JPEG
When photographs taken at settings of NEF (RAW) + JPEG are viewed
on the camera, only the JPEG image will be displayed. When
photographs taken at these settings are deleted, both NEF and JPEG
images will be deleted.
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The following options can be accessed from the shooting menu.
Press the G button to display the menus, highlight the desired
option and press 2.
❚❚ JPEG Compression
Choose the type of compression for JPEG images.
OptionDescription
Size priority
O
P Optimal quality
Images are compressed to produce relatively
uniform file size.
Optimal image quality. File size varies with scene
recorded.
❚❚ NEF (RAW) Recording > Type
Choose the type of compression for NEF (RAW) images.
OptionDescription
Lossless
N
compressed
O Compressed
Uncompressed NEF images are not compressed.
NEF images are compressed using a reversible
algorithm, reducing file size by about 20–40%
with no effect on image quality.
NEF images are compressed using a nonreversible algorithm, reducing file size by about
35–55% with almost no effect on image quality.
❚❚ NEF (RAW) Recording > NEF (RAW) Bit Depth
Choose a bit depth for NEF (RAW) images.
d
OptionDescription
q 12-bit
r 14-bit
NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit-depth of
12 bits.
NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit depth of
14 bits, producing files larger than those with a
bit depth of 12 bits but increasing the color data
recorded.
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Image Size
Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from # Large,
$ Medium, or % Small (note that image size varies depending on
the option selected for Image area, 0 51):
Image areaOptionSize (pixels)Print size (cm/in.)
FX (36× 24) 1.0×
(FX format)
DX (24× 16) 1.5×
(DX format)
* Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi. Print size in inches equals image
size in pixels divided by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi;
1 inch=approximately 2.54 cm).
Image size can be set by pressing the X (T) button and
rotating the sub-command dial until the desired setting is
Image size can also be adjusted using the
Image size option in the shooting menu
(0 235).
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Focus
This section describes the focus options available when
photographs are framed in the viewfinder.
automatically (see below) or manually (0 68).
select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 64) or use
focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing
(0 66).
Focus can be adjusted
The user can also
Autofocus
To use autofocus, rotate the focusmode selector to AF.
Focus-mode selector
Autofocus Mode
Choose from the following autofocus modes:
ModeDescription
Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-
release button is pressed halfway. At default settings, shutter can
AF-S
only be released when in-focus indicator (I) is displayed (focus
priority; 0 246).
Continuous-servo AF: For moving subjects. Camera focuses
continuously while shutter-release button is pressed halfway; if
subject moves, camera will engage predictive focus tracking
AF-C
(0 60) to predict final distance to subject and adjust focus as
necessary.
not subject is in focus (release priority; 0 246).
At default settings, shutter can be released whether or
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Autofocus mode can be selected by pressing the AF-mode button
and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is
displayed in the viewfinder.
AF-mode buttonMain command dial
AF-SAF-C
A The B Button
For the purpose of focusing the camera, pressing
the B button has the same effect as pressing
N
the shutter-release button halfway.
B button
A Predictive Focus Tracking
In AF-C mode, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the
subject moves toward or away from the camera while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway or the B button is pressed.
allows the camera to track focus while attempting to predict where the
subject will be when the shutter is released.
A See Also
For information on using focus priority in continuous-servo AF, see
Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 246).
on using release priority in single-servo AF, see Custom Setting a2 (AF-S priority selection, 0 246). See page 175 for information on the
autofocus options available in live view.
For information
This
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A Getting Good Results with Autofocus
Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below.
The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus
under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed
and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released
even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, focus manually
(0 68) or use focus lock (0 66) to focus on another subject at the same
distance and then recompose the photograph.
There is little or no contrast between the subject and the
background.
Example: Subject is the same color as the background.
The focus point contains objects at different distances
from the camera.
Example: Subject is inside a cage.
The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns.
Example: Blinds or a row of windows in a skyscraper.
The focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting
brightness.
Example: Subject is half in the shade.
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Background objects appear larger than the subject.
Example: A building is in the frame behind the subject.
The subject contains many fine details.
Example: A field of flowers or other subjects that are
small or lack variation in brightness.
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AF-Area Mode
Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected.
• Single-point AF: Select the focus point as described on page 64; the
camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus point only.
Use with stationary subjects.
• Dynamic-area AF: Select the focus point as described on page 64.
AF-C focus mode, the camera will focus based on information
from surrounding focus points if the subject briefly leaves the
selected point.
selected:
- 9-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when there is time to compose
the photograph or when photographing subjects that are
moving predictably (e.g., runners or race cars on a track).
- 21-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when photographing subjects
that are moving unpredictably (e.g., players at a football
game).
- 39-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when photographing subjects
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that are moving quickly and can not be easily framed in the
viewfinder (e.g., birds).
• 3D-tracking: Select the focus point as described on page 64.
focus mode, the camera will track subjects that leave the
selected focus point and select new focus points as required.
Use to quickly compose pictures with subjects that are moving
erratically from side to side (e.g., tennis players).
leaves viewfinder, remove your finger from the shutter-release
button and recompose the photograph with the subject in the
selected focus point.
The number of focus points varies with the mode
If the subject
In AF-C
In
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• Auto-area AF: The camera automatically
detects the subject and selects the focus
point.
If a type G, E, or D lens is used
(0 320), the camera can distinguish human
subjects from the background for improved
subject detection.
are highlighted briefly after the camera focuses; in AF-C mode, the
main focus point remains highlighted after the other focus
points have turned off.
AF-area mode can be selected by pressing the AF-mode button
and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired setting is
displayed in the viewfinder.
The active focus points
AF-mode buttonSub-command dialViewfinder
A 3D-tracking
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the
area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera.
Consequently 3D-tracking may not produce the desired results with
subjects that are the same color as the background or that occupy a
very small area of the frame.
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A AF-Area Mode
AF-area mode is shown in the viewfinder.
AF-area modeViewfinderAF-area modeViewfinder
Single-point AF
9-point dynamic-area
21-point dynamic-area
* Only active focus point is displayed in the viewfinder.
points provide information to assist focus operation.
AF
AF
*
*
39-point dynamic-area
*
AF
3D-tracking
Auto-area AF
Remaining focus
A Manual Focus
Single-point AF is automatically selected when manual focus is used.
A See Also
For information on adjusting how long the camera waits before
refocusing when an object moves in front of the camera, see Custom
Setting a3 (Focus tracking with lock-on, 0 247).
information on the autofocus options available in live view.
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See page 177 for
Focus Point Selection
The camera offers a choice of 39 focus points that can be used to
compose photographs with the main subject positioned almost
anywhere in the frame.
1 Rotate the focus selector lock to ●.
This allows the multi selector to be used
to select the focus point.
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2 Select the focus point.
Use the multi selector to select
the focus point in the
viewfinder while the exposure
meters are on.
the center focus point.
The focus selector lock can be
rotated to the locked (L)
position following selection to
prevent the selected focus
point from changing when the
multi selector is pressed.
A Auto-area AF
The focus point for auto-area AF is selected automatically; manual
focus-point selection is not available.
A See Also
For information on choosing when the focus point is illuminated, see
Custom Setting a5 (Focus point illumination, 0 248).
on setting focus-point selection to “wrap around,” see Custom Setting
a6 (Focus point wrap-around, 0 249). For information on choosing
the number of focus points that can be selected using the multi
selector, see Custom Setting a7 (Number of focus points, 0 249). For
information on changing the role of the J button, see Custom Setting
f2 (OK button, 0 261).
Press J to select
For information
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Focus Lock
Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing,
making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus
point in the final composition.
using autofocus (0 61), focus lock can also be used to recompose
the photograph after focusing on another object at the same
distance as your original subject.
when an option other than auto-area AF is selected for AF-area
mode (0 62).
If the camera is unable to focus
Focus lock is most effective
1 Focus.
Position the subject in the
selected focus point and press
the shutter-release button
halfway to initiate focus.
that the in-focus indicator (I)
appears in the viewfinder.
Check
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2 Lock focus.
AF-C focus mode: With the shutterrelease button pressed halfway
(q), press the A AE-L/AF-L button
(w) to lock both focus and
exposure (an AE-L icon will be
displayed in the viewfinder).
Focus will remain locked while the
A AE-L/AF-L button is pressed, even
if you later remove your finger
from the shutter-release button.
Shutter-release button
A AE-L/AF-L button
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AF-S focus mode: Focus locks
automatically when the in-focus indicator (I) appears, and
remain locked until you remove your finger from the shutterrelease button.
A AE-L/AF-L button (see above).
Focus can also be locked by pressing the
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3 Recompose the photograph
and shoot.
Focus will remain locked
between shots if you keep the
shutter-release button pressed
halfway (AF-S) or keep the A AE-L/AF-L button pressed, allowing several photographs in
succession to be taken at the same focus setting.
Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject
while focus lock is in effect.
new distance.
A Locking Focus with the B Button
During viewfinder photography, the B button can be used in place
of the shutter-release button to lock focus (0 60). If AF-ON only is
selected for Custom Setting a4 (AF activation, 0 247), the camera will
not focus when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; instead,
the camera will focus when the B button is pressed, at which point
focus will lock and remain locked until the button is pressed again. The
shutter can be released at any time, regardless of the options selected
for Custom Settings a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 246) and a2 (AF-S priority selection, 0 246), and the in-focus indicator (I) will not be
displayed in the viewfinder.
A See Also
See Custom setting c1 (Shutter-release button AE-L, 0 251) for
information on using the shutter-release button to lock exposure,
Custom Setting f6 (Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 267) for information
on choosing the role played by the A AE-L/AF-L button.
If the subject moves, focus again at the
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Manual Focus
Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus
(non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce
the desired results (0 61).
• AF-S lenses: Set the lens focus mode switch to M.
• AF lenses: Set the lens focus mode
switch (if present) and camera
focus-mode selector to M.
D AF Lenses
Do not use AF lenses with the lens
focus mode switch set to M and the
camera focus-mode selector set to
AF.
Failure to observe this
precaution could damage the
camera or lens.
• Manual focus lenses: Set the camera focus-mode selector to M.
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To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring
until the image displayed on the clear matte
field in the viewfinder is in focus.
Photographs can be taken at any time, even
when the image is not in focus.
Focus-mode selector
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❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder
The viewfinder focus indicator can be used
to confirm whether the subject in the
selected focus point is in focus (the focus
point can be selected from any of the 39
focus points).
in the selected focus point, press the shutterrelease button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the infocus indicator (I) is displayed.
listed on page 61, the in-focus indicator may sometimes be
displayed when the subject is not in focus; confirm focus in the
viewfinder before shooting.
electronic rangefinder with optional AF-S/AF-I teleconverters,
see page 321.
After positioning the subject
Note that with the subjects
For information on using the
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A Focal Plane Position
To determine the distance between your
subject and the camera, measure from the
focal plane mark (E) on the camera body.
The distance between the lens mounting
flange and the focal plane is 46.5 mm
(1.83 in.).
46.5mm
Focal plane mark
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ISO Sensitivity
The ISO Sensitivity Dial
ISO sensitivity can be set to values between ISO 100 and ISO 12800
in increments of
to 1 EV below ISO 100 and 0.3 to 4 EV above ISO 12800 for special
situations.
ISO sensitivity is selected using the ISO sensitivity dial. Keeping the
ISO sensitivity dial lock release pressed, rotate the dial to the
desired setting.
ISO sensitivity dial
1
/3 EV, or choose from settings of from about 0.3
S
ISO sensitivity dial lock release
The selected value is displayed in the
viewfinder while the dial is in motion.
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A Hi 0.3–Hi 4
The settings Hi 0.3 through Hi 4 correspond to ISO
sensitivities 0.3–4 EV over ISO 12800 (ISO 16000–
204800 equivalent).
are more likely to be subject to noise (randomlyspaced bright pixels, fog, or lines).
Pictures taken at these settings
A Lo 0.3–Lo 1
The settings Lo 0.3 through Lo 1 correspond to ISO
sensitivities 0.3–1 EV below ISO 100 (ISO 80–50
equivalent).
bright. Contrast is slightly higher than normal; in
most cases, ISO sensitivities of ISO 100 or above are
recommended.
Use for larger apertures when lighting is
A See Also
For information on using the High ISO NR option in the shooting menu
to reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities, see page 242.
S
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Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
If On is selected for Auto ISO sensitivity control > Auto ISO
sensitivity control in the shooting menu, ISO sensitivity will
automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved
at the value selected by the user (ISO sensitivity is adjusted
appropriately when the flash is used).
1 Select Auto ISO
sensitivity control for
Auto ISO sensitivity
control in the shooting
menu.
To display the menus, press
the G button.
Auto ISO sensitivity control in the shooting menu, highlight
Auto ISO sensitivity control and press 2. ISO sensitivity
shows the value selected with the ISO sensitivity dial.
S
2 Select On.
Highlight On and press J (if
Off is selected, ISO sensitivity
will remain fixed at the value
selected with the ISO sensitivity
dial).
Select
G button
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3 Adjust settings.
The maximum value for auto
ISO sensitivity can be selected
using Maximum sensitivity
(the minimum value for auto
ISO sensitivity is automatically
set to ISO 100; note that if the ISO sensitivity selected by the
user is higher than that chosen for Maximum sensitivity, the
value selected by the user will be used instead).
modes P and A, sensitivity will only be adjusted if
underexposure would result at the shutter speed selected for
Minimum shutter speed (
modes S and M, ISO sensitivity will be adjusted for optimal
exposure at the shutter speed selected by the user).
selected, the camera will choose the minimum shutter speed
based on the focal length of the lens. Press J to exit when
settings are complete.
1
/2000–1 s, or Auto; in exposure
In exposure
If Auto is
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A Minimum Shutter Speed
Auto shutter-speed selection can be fine-tuned by highlighting Auto
and pressing 2: for example, values faster than those usually selected
automatically can be used with telephoto lenses to reduce blur. Note,
however, that Auto is available only with CPU lenses or when lens data
are provided for non-CPU lenses; if a non-CPU lens is used without lens
data, minimum shutter speed is fixed at
below the selected minimum if optimum exposure can not be achieved
at the ISO sensitivity chosen for Maximum sensitivity.
1
/30 s. Shutter speeds may drop
A Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) is more likely at
higher sensitivities.
to reduce noise (see page 242). When a flash is used, the value selected
for Minimum shutter speed is ignored in favor of the option selected
for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 257). Note that ISO
sensitivity may be raised automatically when auto ISO sensitivity
control is used in combination with slow sync flash modes (available
with optional flash units; 0 116), possibly preventing the camera from
selecting slow shutter speeds.
Use the High ISO NR option in the shooting menu
S
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Exposure
Metering
Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. The
following options are available:
OptionDescription
Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations. Camera meters
a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to tone
distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D lenses
(0 320), distance information (3D color matrix metering II; with
other CPU lenses, camera uses color matrix metering II, which
a
does not include 3D distance information). With non-CPU lenses,
camera uses color matrix metering if focal length and maximum
aperture are specified using Non-CPU lens data option in setup
menu (0 164); otherwise camera uses center-weighted
metering.
Center-weighted: Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest
weight to center area (if CPU lens is attached, size of area can be
selected using Custom Setting b1, Center-weighted area,
Z
0 250; if non-CPU lens is attached, area is 12 mm in diameter).
Classic meter for portraits; recommended when using filters with
an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.
Spot: Camera meters circle 4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter
(approximately 1.5% of frame). Circle is centered on current
focus point, making it possible to meter off-center subjects (if
b
non-CPU lens is used or if auto-area AF is in effect, camera will
meter center focus point). Ensures that subject will be correctly
exposed, even when background is much brighter or darker.
Z
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To choose a metering method,
rotate the metering selector until
the desired setting is displayed in
the viewfinder.
Z
Metering selector
A See Also
For information on choosing the size of the area assigned the greatest
weight in center-weighted metering, see Custom Setting b1 (Center-weighted area, 0 250).
adjustments to optimal exposure for each metering method, see
Custom Setting b2 (Fine-tune optimal exposure, 0 250).
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Autoexposure Lock
Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using
center-weighted metering and spot metering to meter exposure.
Note that matrix metering will not produce the desired results.
1 Lock exposure.
Position the subject in the selected focus
point and press the shutter-release
button halfway.
button pressed halfway and the subject
positioned in the focus point, press the
A AE-L/AF-L button to lock focus and
exposure (if you are using autofocus,
confirm that the I in-focus indicator
appears in the viewfinder).
While exposure lock is in effect, an AE-L
indicator will appear in the viewfinder.
With the shutter-release
2 Recompose the
photograph.
Keeping the A AE-L/AF-L button
pressed, recompose the
photograph and shoot.
Shutter-release
button
A AE-L/AF-L button
Z
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A Metered Area
In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a
4-mm (0.16 in.) circle centered on the selected focus point. In centerweighted metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a
12-mm circle in the center of the viewfinder.
A Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture
While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted
without altering the metered value for exposure:
The new values can be confirmed in the viewfinder and control panel.
Note that metering can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect.
Setting
A See Also
If On is selected for Custom Setting c1 (Shutter-release button AE-L,
0 251), exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway.
see Custom Setting f6 (Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 267).
For information on changing the role of the A AE-L/AF-L button,
Z
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Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value
suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is
most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering
(0 75).
Choose from values between –3 EV (underexposure) and
+3 EV (overexposure) in increments of
values make the subject brighter while negative values make it
darker.
1
/3 EV. In general, positive
–1 EVNo exposure
compensation
Exposure compensation is adjusted using the exposure
compensation dial. Keeping the exposure compensation dial lock
release pressed, rotate the exposure compensation dial to the
desired setting.
Exposure compensation dial
Exposure compensation dial lock release
+1 EV
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The selected value is shown in the viewfinder while the dial is in
motion.
±0 EV–0.3 EV+2.0 EV
At values other than 0, the 0 at the center of
the exposure indicators will flash (exposure
modes P, S, and A only) and a E icon will be displayed once a value
is selected.
Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure
compensation to 0.
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A Exposure Mode M
In exposure mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure
indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change.
A Using a Flash
When a flash is used, exposure compensation affects both flash level
and exposure, altering the brightness of both the main subject and the
background. Custom Setting e4 (Exposure comp. for flash, 0 259) can
be used to restrict the effects of exposure compensation to the
background only.
A See Also
For information on automatically varying exposure, flash level, white
balance, or Active D-Lighting, see page 136.
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