Nikon Df User Manual

User’s Manual

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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).

Package Contents

Confirm that the package contains the following items:

BS-1 accessory shoe cover

BF-1B body cap

Df camera

EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal

cover)

AN-DC9 strap (0 18) UC-E6 USB cable

String for eyepiece cap (0 23)

ViewNX 2 CD Warranty

User’s Manual (this manual)

MH-24 battery charger

(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.

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

Notices.................................................................................................... xiii

Introduction 1

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

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

First Steps ............................................................................................... 18

Basic Photography and Playback 29

Taking Photographs ........................................................................... 29

Basic Playback.......................................................................................34

Deleting Unwanted Photographs ................................................. 35

Exposure Mode 36

P: Programmed Auto......................................................................38

S: Shutter-Priority Auto..................................................................39

1/3 STEP (Exposure Modes S and M).............................................40

A: Aperture-Priority Auto...............................................................41

M: Manual............................................................................................42

Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)..................................44

Release Mode 46

Choosing a Release Mode ................................................................ 46

Self-Timer Mode................................................................................... 48

Mirror up Mode .................................................................................... 50

Image Recording Options 51

Image Area............................................................................................. 51

Image Quality and Size...................................................................... 55

Image Quality ................................................................................... 55

Image Size.......................................................................................... 58

Focus 59

Autofocus ............................................................................................... 59

Autofocus Mode.............................................................................. 59

AF-Area Mode ..................................................................................62

Focus Point Selection ....................................................................64

Focus Lock ......................................................................................... 66

Manual Focus ........................................................................................ 68

ISO Sensitivity 70

The ISO Sensitivity Dial...................................................................... 70

Auto ISO Sensitivity Control ............................................................ 72

Exposure 75

Metering ................................................................................................. 75

Autoexposure Lock ............................................................................. 77

Exposure Compensation .................................................................. 79

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White Balance 81

White Balance Options ...................................................................... 81

Fine-Tuning White Balance .............................................................. 84

Choosing a Color Temperature ...................................................... 88

Preset Manual ....................................................................................... 90

Viewfinder Photography...............................................................90

Live View (Spot White Balance)..................................................93

Managing Presets............................................................................96

Image Enhancement 100

Picture Controls..................................................................................100

Creating Custom Picture Controls.......................................... 106

Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows.........................110

Active D-Lighting.......................................................................... 110

High Dynamic Range (HDR)...................................................... 112

Flash Photography 116

Using a Flash .......................................................................................116

i-TTL Flash Control........................................................................ 124

Flash Modes.........................................................................................125

Flash Compensation.........................................................................128

FV Lock ..................................................................................................130

Other Shooting Options 133

Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings .......................133

Bracketing ............................................................................................136

Multiple Exposure .............................................................................149

Interval Timer Photography...........................................................156

Non-CPU Lenses.................................................................................163

Non-AI Lenses................................................................................ 167

Location Data......................................................................................170

Live View Photography 172

Focusing in Live View ..................................................................175

Using the P Button .......................................................................179

The Live View Display: Live View Photography .................180

The Information Display: Live View Photography.............182

Manual Focus .................................................................................183

More on Playback 185

Full-Frame Playback .........................................................................185

Photo Information ........................................................................188

Thumbnail Playback .........................................................................196

Calendar Playback .............................................................................197

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........................................199

Protecting Photographs from Deletion.....................................201

Deleting Photographs .....................................................................203

Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback ................203

The Playback Menu ......................................................................205

Connections 208

Installing ViewNX 2 ...........................................................................208

Using ViewNX 2..................................................................................211

Copy Pictures to the Computer ...............................................211

View Pictures ..................................................................................213

Printing Photographs.......................................................................214

Viewing Photographs on TV..........................................................222

Menu Guide 224

Defaults .................................................................................................224

D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ..............................229

Playback Folder......................................................................... 230

Hide Image ................................................................................. 230

Playback Display Options...................................................... 232

Image Review ............................................................................ 232

After Delete................................................................................ 233

Rotate Tall................................................................................... 233

Slide Show .................................................................................. 234

C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options ..............................235

Shooting Menu Bank .............................................................. 236

Storage Folder........................................................................... 237

File Naming ................................................................................ 239

Color Space ................................................................................240

Vignette Control.......................................................................241

Auto Distortion Control......................................................... 241

Long Exposure NR

(Long Exposure Noise Reduction)................................. 242

High ISO NR................................................................................242

A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings...............243

Custom Settings Bank ............................................................ 245

a: Autofocus.................................................................................... 246

a1: AF-C Priority Selection..................................................... 246

a2: AF-S Priority Selection ..................................................... 246

a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On .......................................247

a4: AF Activation ...................................................................... 247

a5: Focus Point Illumination................................................. 248

a6: Focus Point Wrap-Around .............................................249

a7: Number of Focus Points .................................................249

b: Metering/Exposure .................................................................250

b1: Center-Weighted Area....................................................250

b2: Fine-tune Optimal Exposure......................................... 250

c: Timers/AE Lock.......................................................................... 251

c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L......................................... 251

c2: Standby timer..................................................................... 251

c3: Self-Timer ............................................................................. 252

c4: Monitor off Delay ..............................................................253

d: Shooting/Display......................................................................253

d1: Beep .......................................................................................253

d2: Viewfinder Grid Display ..................................................253

d3: ISO Display...........................................................................254

d4: Screen Tips...........................................................................254

d5: CL Mode Shooting Speed ..............................................254

d6: Max. Continuous Release ...............................................254

d7: File Number Sequence....................................................255

d8: Information Display..........................................................256

d9: LCD Illumination................................................................256

d10: Exposure Delay Mode ...................................................256

e: Bracketing/Flash .......................................................................257

e1: Flash Sync Speed ...............................................................257

e2: Flash Shutter Speed..........................................................258

e3: Optional Flash.....................................................................258

e4: Exposure Comp. for Flash...............................................259

e5: Modeling Flash...................................................................259

e6: Auto Bracketing Set..........................................................259

e7: Auto Bracketing (Mode M).............................................260

e8: Bracketing Order................................................................260

f: Controls.........................................................................................261

f1: D Button................................................................................261

f2: OK Button..............................................................................261

f3: Multi Selector.......................................................................262

f4: Assign Fn Button.................................................................263

f5: Assign Preview Button......................................................266

f6: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button..................................................267

f7: Customize Command Dials ............................................267

f8: Release Button to Use Dial..............................................269

f9: Slot Empty Release Lock ..................................................269

f10: Reverse Indicators............................................................269

f11: Easy Shutter-Speed Shift...............................................270

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

Format Memory Card..............................................................272

Monitor Brightness ..................................................................273

Auto Info Display ......................................................................273

Image Dust Off Ref Photo......................................................274

Flicker Reduction......................................................................276

Time Zone and Date................................................................276

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Language .................................................................................... 277

Auto Image Rotation ..............................................................277

Image Comment ......................................................................278

Save/Load Settings.................................................................. 280

Virtual Horizon .......................................................................... 282

AF Fine-tune ..............................................................................283

Assign Remote Fn Button .....................................................284

Wireless Mobile Adapter .......................................................284

Eye-Fi Upload ............................................................................285

Firmware Version ..................................................................... 286

N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies .............287

Creating Retouched Copies......................................................289

D-Lighting................................................................................... 291

Red-Eye Correction.................................................................. 292

Trim ............................................................................................... 293

Monochrome............................................................................. 294

Filter Effects................................................................................ 295

Color Balance............................................................................. 296

Image Overlay ...........................................................................297

NEF (RAW) Processing ............................................................ 300

Resize............................................................................................ 302

Quick Retouch...........................................................................304

Straighten ................................................................................... 304

Distortion Control....................................................................305

Fisheye......................................................................................... 305

Color Outline .............................................................................306

Color Sketch...............................................................................306

Perspective Control................................................................. 307

Miniature Effect ........................................................................308

Selective Color ..........................................................................309

Side-by-side Comparison...................................................... 311

O My Menu/m Recent Settings...................................................313

Recent Settings ............................................................................. 317

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Technical Notes 318

Compatible Lenses ...........................................................................318

Other Accessories.............................................................................. 323

Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter.................326

Caring for the Camera......................................................................328

Storage..............................................................................................328

Cleaning ...........................................................................................328

The Low-Pass Filter.......................................................................329

“Clean Now” ...............................................................................329

“Clean at Startup/Shutdown” ..............................................330

Manual Cleaning.......................................................................331

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions..........................335

Exposure Program (Mode P) ..........................................................339

Troubleshooting ................................................................................340

Battery/Display ..............................................................................340

Shooting...........................................................................................341

Playback ...........................................................................................343

Miscellaneous.................................................................................345

Error Messages ...................................................................................346

Specifications......................................................................................352

AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition).......................360

Approved Memory Cards ...............................................................363

Memory Card Capacity ....................................................................364

Battery Life ...........................................................................................367

Index.......................................................................................................368

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all

warnings before using this Nikon product.

❚❚ WARNINGS

A Keep the sun out of the frame

Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fire.

A Do not look at the sun through the

viewfinder

Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.

A Using the viewfinder diopter 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.

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

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

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

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

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D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories

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

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

THE USE OF NON-NIKON

D Servicing the Camera and Accessories

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

You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and

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1 Eyelet for camera strap

2 Exposure compensation dial .......79

3 Exposure compensation dial lock

release ...............................................79

4 ISO sensitivity dial ..........................70

5 ISO sensitivity dial lock release ...70

6 Focal plane mark (E) ................... 69

7 Accessory shoe (for optional flash

unit)................................................. 116

8 Accessory shoe cover.................. 116

9 Shutter-speed dial lock release...39

10 Power switch...................................... 5

11 Shutter-release button..................31

12 Release socket.............................. 323

13 Exposure mode dial ......................... 6

14 D button

LCD illuminator..............................5

Two-button reset..................... 133

15 Control panel..................................... 8

16 Release mode dial ............................ 7

17 Shutter-speed dial..........................39

The Camera Body (Continued)

1 Mirror................................................. 50

2 Metering coupling lever.............167

3 Lens mounting mark..................... 24

4 D button

Bracketing ................137, 141, 145

5 Self-timer lamp............................... 48

6 Flash sync terminal cap 7 USB connector cover 8 HDMI connector cover

9 Cover for accessory terminal .....325

10 Lens release button ....................... 25

11 AF-mode button.... 60, 63, 175, 176

12 Focus-mode selector..... 59, 68, 175

13 Flash sync terminal ......................117

14 USB connector .....................211, 214

15 HDMI mini-pin connector ..........222

16 Accessory terminal...................... 325

1 Sub-command dial...................... 267

2 Pv button

Using the Pv

button......................... 41, 174, 266

3 Fn button

Using the Fn button................. 263

4 Battery-chamber/memory card

slot cover ..........................................19

5 Battery-chamber/memory card

slot cover latch ................................ 19

6 Power connector cover .............. 326

7 CPU contacts

8 Lens mount......................................24

9 AF coupling 10 Tripod socket

11 Body cap ..................................24, 324

The Camera Body (Continued)

10 11

1 O button

2 K button

3 Monitor

4 G button

5 L/U button

6 X/T button

Delete...................................35, 203

Playback............................... 34, 185

Viewing settings......................... 11

Viewing pictures......................... 34

Live view..................................... 172

Full-frame playback .................185

Menu ....................................15, 224

Help ............................................... 15

Protect.........................................201

White balance ............................. 82

Playback zoom in...................... 199

Image quality/size................56, 58

7 W/M button

Playback zoom out/

thumbnails........................196, 197

Two-button reset......................133

Flash mode.................................126

Flash compensation.................128

8 P button

Changing settings in the

information display....................14

Changing settings during live

view..............................................179

Retouching pictures ................290

9 Viewfinder eyepiece...................... 23

10 Viewfinder........................................ 28

11 Diopter adjustment control......... 28

12 A button

Using the AE/AF lock

button ........................... 66, 77, 267

13 B button

AF-ON ............................................ 60

14 Main command dial.................... 267

15 Metering selector ........................... 76

16 J (OK) button .......................16, 261

17 Multi selector...................................16

A The Power Switch

Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on.

18 Focus selector lock .........................64

19 Memory card access lamp..... 20, 32

20 R (info) button...............................11

21 a button....................................... 172

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

button is pressed again.

button while the camera is on

button

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)

The Release-Mode Dial

Rotate the release mode dial to choose a release mode (0 46).

Release mode dial

Mode Description

Single frame

Continuous low

speed

Continuous

high speed

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.

MUP

Quiet shutterrelease

Self-timer

Mirror up

As for single-frame, except that camera noise is reduced.

Take pictures with the selftimer.

Raise the mirror before taking photographs.

The Control Panel

1 Shutter speed............................39, 42

Number of intervals for interval

timer photography ......................158

2 Battery indicator............................. 29

3 Exposure and flash bracketing

indicator .........................................137

WB bracketing indicator.............141

ADL bracketing indicator ...........145

4 Multiple exposure indicator ......150

5 Aperture (f-number)................41, 42

Aperture (number of stops).........37

Number of shots per interval ....158

PC mode indicator ....................... 325

6 Aperture stop indicator ................ 37

7 “k” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

exposures)........................................ 30

8 Number of exposures

remaining.........................................30

Number of shots remaining before

memory buffer fills ........................47

Preset white balance recording

indicator ........................................... 91

Capture mode indicator..............325

HDMI-CEC connection

indicator .........................................223

The Viewfinder

231

5678 9 10 11

17 18 19 23

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

1 Framing grid (displayed when On

is selected for Custom Setting

d2) ................................................... 253

2 Focus points............................64, 249

AF-area mode..................................62

3 AF area brackets.....................28, 189

4 Focus indicator......................... 32, 69

5 Metering ........................................... 75

6 Autoexposure (AE) lock................. 77

7 Exposure mode...............................36

10 Aperture (f-number) ...............41, 42

11 Monochrome indicator .............. 100

12 Low battery warning .....................29

12 13 14 15 16

242221 2620

8 Flexible program indicator........... 38

9 Shutter speed ...........................39, 42

Autofocus mode .............................59

Aperture (number of stops) .........37

(displayed when the Monochrome Picture Control or a Picture Control based on Monochrome is selected)

13 Active D-Lighting indicator .......111

14 HDR indicator................................ 112

15 ISO sensitivity indicator................ 70

16 “k” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

exposures)........................................ 30

17 FV lock indicator........................... 131

18 Flash sync indicator .....................257

19 Aperture stop indicator ................ 37

20 Exposure indicator......................... 43

Exposure compensation

display............................................... 80

Roll indicator ................................. 265

21 Flash compensation indicator...128 22 Exposure compensation

indicator ........................................... 80

* Displayed when an optional flash unit is attached (0 118). The flash-ready

indicator lights when the flash is charged.

23 Exposure and flash bracketing

indicator .........................................137

WB bracketing indicator.............141

ADL bracketing indicator ...........145

24 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator...... 72

25 Number of exposures

remaining.........................................30

Number of shots remaining before

memory buffer fills ........................47

Preset white balance recording

indicator ........................................... 91

Exposure compensation value.... 80

Flash compensation value.........128

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.

This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

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Getting to Know the Camera