Nikon N1406 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

User's Manual

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D7200 Model Name: N1406

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.

The Menu Guide

For more information on menu options and subjects such as how to connect the camera to a printer or television, download the camera Menu Guide from the Nikon website as described below. is in pdf format and can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader. 1 On your computer, launch a web browser and open the Nikon manual

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

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

manual.

The Menu Guide

AFor Your Safet y

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

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Symbols and Conventions

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

This icon marks cautions; information that should be read

before use to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes; information that should be read before

using the camera.

This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.

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

Camera Settings

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

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Package Contents

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

DK-23 rubber eyecup (0 70)

BF-1B body cap (0 23, 319)

D7200 camera (0 1)

EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (0 21, 22) MH-25a battery charger (comes with either an AC wall adapter or power cable of a type and shape that varies with the country or region of sale; 0 21) DK-5 eyepiece cap (0 70) UC-E17 USB cable AN-DC1 BK strap (0 20)

Memory cards are sold separately. Cameras purchased in Japan display

menus and messages in English and Japanese only; other languages are not supported.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

A ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D Software

Use ViewNX-i to copy photos and movies to a computer for viewing. ViewNX-i is available for download from the following website:

http://nikonimglib.com/nvnxi/

Use Capture NX-D to fine-tune pictures that have been copied to a computer and to convert NEF (RAW) images to other formats. Capture NX-D is available for download from:

http://nikonimglib.com/ncnxd/

For the latest information on Nikon software, including system requirements, visit the websites listed on page xix.

Warr ant y User’s Manual (this guide)

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

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

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

Wireless ........................................................................................ xx

Introduction 1

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

The Multi Selector ...................................................................... 15

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

Using Camera Menus ........................................................................ 17

First Steps .................................................................................... 20

Basic Photography and Playback 30

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes) ........... 30

Basic Playback............................................................................. 39

Deleting Unwanted Photographs ................................................ 40

Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation

(Scene Mode) 41

Special Effects 44

Options Available in Live View ...................................................... 46

P, S, A, and M Modes 51

P: Programmed Auto......................................................................... 52

S: Shutter-Priority Auto..................................................................... 53

A: Aperture-Priority Auto.................................................................. 54

M: Manual............................................................................................... 56

Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) ................................ 58

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User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes 62

Saving User Settings .......................................................................... 62

Recalling User Settings...................................................................... 64

Resetting User Settings..................................................................... 65

Release Mode 66

Choosing a Release Mode ......................................................... 66

Frame Advance Rate.......................................................................... 67

Self-Timer Mode (E) .................................................................. 69

Mirror up Mode (M

UP).................................................................. 71

Image Recording Options 73

Image Area................................................................................... 73

Image Quality and Size.............................................................. 77

Image Quality ....................................................................................... 77

Image Size.............................................................................................. 81

Using Two Memory Cards ......................................................... 82

Focus 83

Autofocus..................................................................................... 83

Autofocus Mode.................................................................................. 83

AF-Area Mode....................................................................................... 86

Focus Lock ............................................................................................. 93

Manual Focus .............................................................................. 97

ISO Sensitivity 99

Auto ISO Sensitivity Control.................................................. 102

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Exposure 105

Metering .................................................................................... 105

Autoexposure Lock.................................................................. 107

Exposure Compensation ........................................................ 109

White Balance 111

Fine-Tuning White Balance .................................................... 114

Choosing a Color Temperature ............................................. 117

Preset Manual ........................................................................... 120

Viewfinder Photography................................................................ 120

Live View (Spot White Balance)................................................... 124

Managing Presets............................................................................. 127

Image Enhancement 130

Picture Controls........................................................................ 130

Selecting a Picture Control............................................................ 130

Modifying Picture Controls........................................................... 132

Creating Custom Picture Controls.............................................. 135

Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows .................... 139

Active D-Lighting.............................................................................. 139

High Dynamic Range (HDR).......................................................... 141

Flash Photography 144

Using the Built-in Flash ........................................................... 144

Auto Pop-up Modes......................................................................... 144

Manual Pop-up Modes ................................................................... 146

Flash Compensation................................................................ 151

FV Lock ....................................................................................... 153

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Remote Control Photography 156

Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control.......................... 156

Wireless Remote Controllers ................................................. 160

WR-1 Wireless Remote Controllers ............................................ 160

WR-R10/WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers...................... 160

Recording and Viewing Movies 161

Recording Movies.................................................................... 161

The Live View Display: Movies..................................................... 165

Maximum Length............................................................................. 166

Indices .................................................................................................. 167

Image Area.......................................................................................... 168

Taking Photos in Movie Mode..................................................... 169

Time-Lapse Photography ...................................................... 171

Viewing Movies........................................................................ 177

Editing Movies ......................................................................... 179

Trimming Movies ............................................................................. 179

Saving Selected Frames................................................................. 183

Other Shooting Options 185

The R Button (Viewfinder Photography)........................... 185

The i Button............................................................................. 189

The i-Button Menu (Viewfinder Photography).................... 190

The i-Button Menu (Live View) .................................................. 191

Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings .................. 194

Bracketing................................................................................. 197

Multiple Exposure ................................................................... 211

Interval Timer Photography .................................................. 217

Non-CPU Lenses....................................................................... 224

Location Data ........................................................................... 227

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For Your Safety

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

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

This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using this Nikon product.

❚❚ WARNIN GS

AKeep the sun out of the frame

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

ADo not look at the sun through the

viewfinder

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

AUsing the viewfinder diopter adjustment

control

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

ATurn off immediately in the event of

malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service center for inspection.

ADo not use in the presence of flammable

gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

AKeep out of reach of children

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this equipment, consult a physician immediately.

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Do not disassemble

Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

ADo not place the strap around the neck of

an infant or child

Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation.

ADo not remain in contact with the

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

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

ADo not leave the product where it will be

exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight

Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire.

ADo not aim a flash at the operator of a

motor vehicle

Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

AObserve caution when using the flash

• Using the camera with the flash in

close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns.

• Using the flash close to the subject’s

eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. The flash should be no less than one meter (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants.

AAvoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

ADo not carry tripods with a lens or camera

attached

You could trip or accidentally strike others, resulting in injury.

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Observe proper precautions when

handling batteries

Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:

• Use only batteries approved for use

in this equipment.

• Do not short or disassemble the

battery.

• Be sure the product is off before

replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Do not attempt to insert the batter y

upside down or backwards.

• Do not expose the battery to flame

or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to

water.

• Replace the terminal cover when

transporting the battery. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Batteries are prone to leakage when

fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• When the battery is not in use,

attach the terminal cover and store in a cool, dry place.

• The battery may be hot

immediately after use or when the product has been used on batter y power for an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.

• Discontinue use immediately

should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

AObserve proper precautions when

handling the charger

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in injury or product malfunction due to fire or electric shock.

• Do not short the charger terminals.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of

the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

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• Do not handle the power cable or

go near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, or forcibly

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

• Do not handle the plug or charger

with wet hands. Failure to 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 inver ters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

AUse appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations.

AFollow the instructions of airline and

hospital personnel

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Notices

•

No p art of t he ma nual s in clud ed w ith this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

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

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Notices for Customers in Europe

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

This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

• Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal.

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

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

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

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

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

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

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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

Power Cabl e

At voltages over AC 125 V (U.S.A. only): The power cable must be rated for the

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

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio 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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for Customers in the State of California

WARNING: Handling the cord on this

product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands

after handling.

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

D7200

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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

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

• Items prohibited by law from being copied

or reproduced

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

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

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

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

• Cautions on certain copies and

reproductions

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

• Comply with copyright notices

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

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Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual (0 127). Before discarding the camera or transferring ownership to another person, you should also use the Wi-Fi >

Network settings > Reset network settings (0 256) and Network > Network settings options in the camera setup menu to delete any personal

network information. For more information on the Network menu, see the documentation provided with the optional communication unit. Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.

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AVC Patent Portfolio License

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

AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSU MER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.

SEE http://www.mpegla.com

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE

NO LICENSE IS

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

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D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories

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

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

THE USE OF NON-NIKON

A Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

Nikon will not be held liable for

A Life-Long Learning

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

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

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

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

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

Additional information may be

See the following

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Wireless

This product, which contains encryption software developed in the United States, is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations and may not be exported or re-exported to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. The following countries are currently subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.

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

Notices for Customers in the U. S. A.

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

FCC WARNING

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Co-location

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

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

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Notices for Customers in Canada

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

FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. The D7200, which is equipped with a LBWA1U5YR1 (FCC ID: VPYLBYR650 / IC ID: 772C-LBYR650) wireless LAN module, has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.

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Notices for Customers in Europe

Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that the D7200 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/suppor t/pdf/DoC_D7200.pdf

Notice for Customers in Singapore

Trade Name: Model: D7200

This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of certification labels not affixed to the device is given below.

Compli es with IDA Standards DA103423

Security

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

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

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

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Introduction

Getting to Know the Camera

Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.

The Camera Body

1 Stereo microphone...163, 192, 273

2 Release mode dial ....................8, 66

3 Mode dial...........................................6

4 Mode dial lock release....................6

5 Eyelet for camera strap................ 20

6 Release mode dial lock

release ........................................8, 66

7 Accessory shoe (for optional flash

unit)......................................311, 319

8 Z/Q button..................... 106, 289

9 Movie-record button................. 163

10 Power switch ............................. 5, 24

11 Shutter-release button..........34, 35

12 E button..............................109, 194

13 Focal plane mark (E) ................. 98

14 Control panel....................................9

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The Camera Body (Continued)

1 Built-in flash...........................36, 144

2 Mirror.......................................71, 324

3 Meter coupling lever .................352

4 Lens mounting mark ....................23

5 M/Y button.............. 144, 146, 151

6 Infrared receiver (front).............157

7 D button................. 198, 203, 207

8 Cover for USB and external

microphone connectors

.............................................. 193, 319

9 HDMI connector cover.............. 319

10 Cover for accessory terminal and

headphone connector

..................................... 160, 193, 227

11 Lens release button ......................29

12 AF-mode button..................... 84, 90

13 Focus-mode selector .............83, 97

14 Connector for external

microphone....................... 193, 319

15 USB connector

16 HDMI connector ......................... 319

17 Accessory terminal............ 160, 227

18 Headphone connector.............. 193

A Close the Connector Cover

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

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1 AF-assist illuminator ...........34, 277

Self-timer lamp.............................. 69

Red-eye reduction lamp

..............................................145, 147

2 Sub-command dial..................... 285

3 Pv button .............55, 167, 285, 288

4 Fn button....................... 76, 284, 288

5 N-Mark (NFC antenna)...............254

6 Battery-chamber cover .........22, 28

7 Battery-chamber cover

latch..........................................22, 28

8 Contact cover for optional MB-D15

battery pack................................ 319

9 Power connector cover

10 CPU contacts

11 Lens mount..............................23, 98

12 AF coupling

13 Tripod sock et

14 Body cap............................ ii, 23, 319

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The Camera Body (Continued)

1 Viewfinder eyepiece ..............10, 25

2 Rubber eyecup...............................70

3 Diopter adjustment control........25

4 A button..............94, 107, 285, 288

5 O/Q button.................40, 246, 289

6 K button ...............................39, 229

7 Monitor..........31, 39, 161, 185, 229

8 G button............................16, 266

9 L/U button

.............17, 112, 115, 119, 121, 245

10 X/T button...... 38, 78, 81, 243

11 W/S button

................... 100, 104, 194, 231, 232

12 i button...............................189, 233

13 R (info) button....................13, 185

14 Main command dial................... 285

15 Multi selector...........................15, 17

16 J (OK) button............... 15, 17, 284

17 Focus selector lock........................89

18 Memory card slot cover........ 22, 28

19 Memory card access lamp

.................................................35, 220

20 a button........................ 12, 31, 161

21 Infrared receiver (rear).............. 157

22 Live view selector.......... 12, 31, 161

23 Speaker..................................... 5, 178

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A LCD Illuminators

Power switch

Rotating the power switch toward timer and control panel backlight (LCD illuminator), allowing the display to be read in the dark. power switch is released, the illuminators will remain lit for a few seconds while the standby timer is active or until the shutter is relea sed or the power switch is rotate d toward again.

activates the standby

After the

D The Speaker

Do not place the speaker in close proximity to magnetic devices. Failure to observe this precaution could affect the data recorded on the magnetic devices.

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The Mode Dial

Mode dial

Mode dial lock release

The camera offers the modes listed below. To choose a mode, press the mode dial lock release and rotate the mode dial.

e, f, g, and h modes:

• e — Programmed auto (0 52)

• f— Shutter-priority auto (0 53)

• g — Aperture-priority auto (0 54)

• h —Manual (0 56)

Auto modes:

• i Auto (0 30)

• j Auto (flash off ) (0 30)

Special effects modes (0 44)

Scene modes (0 41)

j and k modes (0 62)

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A Non-CPU Lenses

Non-CPU (0 305) lenses ca n be used only in modes A and M. another mode when a non-CPU lens is attached disables the shutter release.

Selecting

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The Release-Mode Dial

Release mode dial lock release

Release mode dial

To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting (0 66).

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 S Single frame................................66

2 T Continuous low speed...........66

3 U Continuous high speed.........66

4 J Quiet shutter-release...............66

5 E Self-timer.............................66, 69

6 V Mirror up..........................66, 71

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The Control Panel

Control panel

The control panel shows a variety of camera settings when the camera is on. The items shown here appear the first time the camera is turned on; information on other settings can be found in the relevant sections of this manual.

123

9 8

1 Shutter speed ..........................53, 56

2 Battery indicator........................... 26

3 Aperture (f-number)..............54, 56

4 Memory card indicator

(Slot 1) ......................................27, 82

5 Memory card indicator

(Slot 2) ......................................27, 82

A Camera Off Display

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

4 5

6 Number of exposures

remaining...................................... 27

7 ISO sensitivity................................ 99

8 Metering....................................... 105

9 ISO sensitivity indicator .............. 99

Auto ISO sensitivity

indicator ...................................... 103

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The Viewfinder

675

1 2

11 12 1815 1916 1714 22

1 Special effects mode

2 Monochrome indicator.......44, 130

3 AF area brackets......................25, 33

4 “No memory card” indicator.......29

5 1.3× DX crop............................ 73, 74

6 Framing grid (displayed when On

13 2120

indicator .........................................44

is selected for Custom Setting d7, Viewfinder grid display) ...280

25 27 2826

7 Focus points....................34, 89, 277

8 1.3× DX crop indicator.......... 73, 74

9 Roll indicator (portrait

orientation)

10 Roll indicator (landscape

orientation)

11 Focus indicator................. 34, 93, 98

12 Autoexposure (AE) lock.............107

13 Flexible program indicator..........52

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14 Shutter speed ..........................53, 56

15 Aperture (f-number) ..............54, 56

Aperture (number of

stops)..................................... 54, 308

16 HDR indicator............................... 142

17 ADL indicator ...............................140

18 Exposure/flash bracketing

indicator....................................... 198

WB bracketing indicator ...........203

ADL bracketing indicator.......... 207

19 Low battery warning ................... 26

20 ISO sensitivity indicator.............100

21 “k” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

exposures)..................................... 27

22 Flash-ready indicator ..........36, 280

23 FV lock indicator.......................... 154

* When Viewfinder virtual horizon is selected for Custom Setting f2 (Assign Fn

button, 0 284) or f3 (Assign preview button, 0285) > Press, the selected

button can be used to display a roll indicator in the viewfinder.

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

24 Flash sync indicator.................... 282

25 Aperture stop indicator...... 54, 308

26 Exposure indicator ....................... 57

Exposure compensation

display.......................................... 109

27 Flash compensation

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

28 Exposure compensation

indicator ...................................... 110

29 Auto ISO sensitivity

indicator ...................................... 103

30 Number of exposures

remaining...................................... 27

Number of shots remaining before

memory buffer fills ............ 68, 380

Preset manual white balance

recording indicator ...................122

D No Battery

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

The viewfinder display will return to normal when a

This is normal and does not indicate

D The Control Panel and Viewfinder Displays

The brightness of the control panel and viewfinder displays varies with temperature, and the response times of the displays may drop at low temperatures.

This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

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The Monitor (Live View)

a button

To frame photos or movies in the monitor, rotate the live view selector to C (photo live view) or 1 (movie live view) and press the a button.

Live view selector rotated to C Live view selector rotated to 1

D The Count Dow n Display

A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (the timer turns red if live view is about to end to protect the internal circuits or, if an option other than No limit is selected for Custom Setting c4—Monitor off delay > Live view; 0 279—5 s before the monitor is due to turn off automatically). shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately when live view is selected. timer expires, regardless of the amount of recording time available.

Movie recording will end automatically when the

Depending on

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❚❚ Viewing and Hiding Indicators

R button

Press the R button to hide or display indicators in the monitor.

C Mode

If the live view selector is rotated to C (photo live view), pressing the R button cycles through the following displays.

Virtual horizon Information on

Framing guides Information off

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1 Mode

If the live view selector is rotated to 1 (movie live view), pressing the R button cycles through the following displays.

Virtual horizon Information on Information off

Histogram Framing guides

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The Multi Selector

1: Press the multi selector up

4: Press the multi

selector left

2: Press the multi selector right

J button

3: Press the multi selector down

In this manual, operations using the multi selector are represented by 1, 3, 4, and 2 icons.

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Camera Menus

G button

Slider shows position in current menu.

Menu options

Options in current menu.

Current settings are shown by icons.

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

Tabs

Choose from the following menus:

• D: Playback (0 266)

• C: Photo Shooting (0 268)

• 1: Movie Shooting (0 273)

• A: Custom Settings (0 276)

• B: Setup (0 289)

• N: Retouch (0 294)

• O/m: MY MENU or RECENT SETTINGS

(defaults to MY MENU; 0 297)

Help icon (0 17)

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Using Camera Menus

2: Select highlighted item or display sub-menu

1: Move cursor up

3: Move cursor down

J button: select highlighted item

4: Cancel and return to

previous menu

❚❚ Menu Controls

The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus.

A The d (Help) Icon

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

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

Press 1 or 3 to scroll through

L (U) button

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❚❚ Navigating the Menus

G button

Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.

1 Display the menus.

Press the G button to display the menus.

2 Highlight the icon for the

current menu.

Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu.

3 Select a menu.

Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.

4 Position the cursor in the

selected menu.

Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu.

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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.

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 J.

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

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First Steps

Follow the seven steps below to ready the camera for use.

1 Attach the strap.

Attach the strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet.

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2 Charge the battery.

90 °

Insert the battery and plug the charger in (depending on the country or region, the charger comes with either an AC wall adapter or a power cable). An exhausted battery will fully charge in about two hours and 35 minutes.

• AC wall adap ter: Insert the AC wall adapter into the charger AC inlet (q). rotate the adapter 90 ° to fix it in place (e). Insert the battery and plug the charger in.

• Power c able: After connecting the power cable with the plug in the orientation shown, insert the battery and plug the cable in.

The CHARGE lamp will flash while the battery charges.

Slide the AC wall adapter latch as shown (w) and

AC wall adapter latch

Battery charging Charging complete

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3 Insert the battery and memory card.

Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards, confirm that power switch is in the OFF position. Insert the battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted.

Battery latch

If you are using only one memory card, insert it into slot 1 (0 27). Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.

A The Battery and Charger

Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x–xiii and 330–332 of this manual.

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4 Attach a lens.

Remove the

camera body cap

Remove the rear lens cap

Mounting mark (camera)

Mounting mark (lens)

Align the mounting marks

Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place

Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18– 105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR.

Be sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures.

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5 Turn the camera on.

Power switch

Control panel

Move cursor up

J button: select highlighted item

Select highlighted item or display submenu

Move cursor down

The control panel will light. If this is the first time the camera has been turned on, a language-selection dialog will be displayed.

A Image Sensor Cleaning

The camera vibrates the image sensor to remove dust when the camera is turned on or off (0 321).

6 Choose a language and

set the camera clock.

Use the multi selector and J button to select a language and set the camera clock. When setting the camera clock, you will be prompted to choose a time zone, date format, and daylight saving time option before setting the time and date; note that the camera uses a 24-hour clock. Language and date/time settings can be changed at any time using the Language (0 290) and Time zone and date (0 290) options in the setup menu.

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7 Focus the viewfinder.

AF area brackets

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

Viewfinder not in focus Viewfinder in focus

The camera is now ready for use. Proceed to page 30 for information on taking photographs.

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❚❚ Battery Level

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

Control panel Viewfinder

Control panel Viewfinde r Description

L K J I

H d

(flashes)

— Battery fully charged. —

Battery partially discharged.

— —

Low batte ry. Charge battery or ready spare battery.

(flashes)

Shutter release disabled. exchange battery.

Charge or

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❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining

Slot 1

Slot 2

Control panel

Number of exposures

remaining

Control panel

Viewfinder

The camera has two memory card slots: slot 1 and slot 2. Slot 1 is for the main card; the card in slot 2 plays a backup or secondary role. If the default setting of

Overflow is selected for Role played by card in Slot 2 (0 82) when two memory

cards are inserted, the card in slot 2 will only be used when the card in slot 1 is full.

The control panel shows the slot or slots that currently hold a memory card (the example at right shows the icons displayed when a card is inserted in each

If the memory card is full or locked

slot). or an error has occurred, the icon for the affected card will flash (0 344).

The control panel and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings (values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values between 1800 and 1899 are shown as 1.8 k). If two memory cards are inserted, the displays show the space available on the card in Slot 1.

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❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand.

Removing Memory Cards

After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in and then release it (q). The card can then be removed by hand (w).

D Memory Cards

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

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

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

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

• Do not apply force to the card casing.

precaution could damage the card.

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

• Do not format memory cards in a computer.

Observe due caution when

Failure to observe this

Failure t o

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A No Memory Card

Write-protect switch

If n o memory card is inser ted, th e control panel and viewfinder will show S. the camera is turned off with a charged battery and no memory card inserted, S will be displayed in the control panel.

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). the switch to the “write” position.

To unlock the memory card, slide

❚❚ Detaching the Lens

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

D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings

In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 307), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number).

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Basic Photography and Playback

Power switch

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes)

This section describes how to take photographs in i and j modes. i and j are automatic “point-and-shoot” modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions.

1 Turn the camera on.

The control panel will light.

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2 Pressing the mode dial

Mode dial

Mode dial lock release

Live view selector

a button

lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to i or j.

Photographs can be framed in the viewfinder or in the monitor (live view).

To start live view, rotate the live view selector to C and press the a button.

Framing pictures in the

viewfinder

Framing pictures in the

monitor (live view)

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3 Ready the camera.

Viewfinder photography: When framing photographs in the

viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest.

Live view: When framing photographs in the monitor, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the lens with your left.

A Framing Photographs in Portrait (Tall) Orientation

When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the camera as shown below.

Framing photographs

in the viewfinder

Framing photographs

in the monitor

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4 Frame the photograph.

AF area brackets

Focus po int

Zoom in Zoom out

Zoom ring

Viewfinder photography: Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in the AF area brackets.

Live view: At default settings, the camera automatically detects faces and selects the focus point. is detected, use the multi selector to position the focus point over the main subject.

A Using a Zoom Lens

Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out).

If no face

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5 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

Focus po int

Focus indicator

Focus po int

Viewfinder photography: Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (the AF-assist illuminator may light if the subject is poorly lit). When the focus operation is complete, the active focus point and in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder.

In-focus

indicator

I Subject in focus.

F Focus point is between camera and subject.

H Focus point is behind subject.

Camera unable to focus using autofocus.

(flashes)

Live view: The focus point flashes green while the camera focuses. If the camera is able to focus, the focus point will be displayed in green; otherwise, the focus point will flash red.

Description

See page 96.

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6 Shoot.

Memory card access

lamp

a button

Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds. Do not

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

To end live view, press the a button.

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A The Built-in Flash

If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in i mode, the built-in flash will pop up automatically when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed. displayed, the flash is charging; remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again.

To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place.

If the flash-ready indicator is not

Viewfinder Live view

If the flash

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A The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography)

The viewfinder indicator display and control panel shutter speed and aperture display will turn off if no operations are performed for about six seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. reactivate the display. standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 279).

Press the shutter-release button halfway to

Exposure meters off Exposure meters on

The length of time before the

A The Monitor off Delay (Live View)

The monitor will turn off if no operations are performed for about ten minutes. can be selected using Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay, 0 279) > Live view.

The length of time before the monitor turns off automatically

D Cover the Viewfinder

To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with photographs and exposure, the rubber eyecup can be removed and the viewfinder covered with the supplied eyepiece cap before shooting (0 70).

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A Live View Zoom Preview

Press the X (T) button to zoom in on the selected focus point to a maximum magnification of about 19 ×. appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display. the multi selector to reposition the focus point or press W (S) to zoom out.

X (T) button Navigation window

A navigation window will

Use

A Exposure

Depending on the scene, exposure may differ from that which would be obtained when live view is not used.

D Shooting in Live View

Although they will not appear in the final picture, jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may appear in the monitor, while bright regions or bands may appear in some areas with flashing signs and other intermittent light sources or if the subject is briefly illuminated by a strobe or other bright, momentary light source. addition, distortion may occur with moving subjects, particularly if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves horizontally at high speed through the frame. under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps can be reduced using Flicker reduction (0 290), although they may still be visible in the final photograph at some shutter speeds. camera at the sun or other strong light sources. precaution could result in damage to the camera’s internal circuitry.

Flicker and banding visible in the monitor

Avoid pointing the

Failure to observe this

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Basic Playback

K button

1 Press the K button.

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

2 View additional pictures.

Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or

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

A Image Review

When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 267), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor for a few seconds after shooting.

A See Also

See page 233 for information on choosing a memory card slot.

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Deleting Unwanted Photographs

K button

O (Q) button

To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O (Q) button. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted.

1 Display the photograph.

Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page.

2 Delete the photograph.

Press the O (Q) button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press the O (Q) button again to delete the image and return to playback. To exit without deleting the picture, press K.

A Delete

To delete selected images (0 248), all images taken on a selected date (0 249), or all images in a chosen location on a selected memory card (0 248), use the Delete option in the playback menu.

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Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)

The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on pages 30–35.

To view the currently selected scene, rotate the mode dial to SCENE and press the R button. To choose another scene, rotate the main command dial.

Mode dial Main command

dial

Note that the scene can not be changed during live view while the live view selector is in the 1 position.

Monitor

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❚❚ Scenes

Option Description

Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin

If the subject is far from the background or a

Portr ait

Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight.

Child

Sports

Close Up

Night Portrait

Night Landscape

Party/ Indoor

Beach/Snow

tones. telephoto lens is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth.

Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural.

Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out

1, 2

clearly. Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other

small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges).

Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light.

Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes, including street lighting and neon signs.

Capture the effects of indoor background lighting. Use for parties and other indoor scenes.

Capture the brightness of sunlight expanses of water, snow, or sand.

1, 2

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Option Description

Sunset

Dusk/Dawn

Pet Por trait Use for portraits of active pets.

Candlelight For photographs taken by candlelight.

Blossom

Autumn Colors

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and

1, 2

sunrises. Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light

before dawn or after sunset.

Use for fields of flowers, orchards in bloom, and other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms.

Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn

leaves. Use for vivid photographs of food.

Food

photography, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash (0 146).

1 The built-in flash turns off. 2 The AF-assist illuminator turns off.

1, 2

For flash

A Preventing Blur

Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds.

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Special Effects

Special effects can be used when taking photographs and shooting movies.

To view the currently selected effect, rotate the mode dial to EFFECTS and press the R button. To choose another effect, rotate the main command dial.

Mode dial Main command

dial

Monitor

Note that the effect can not be changed during live view while the live view selector is in the 1 position.

❚❚ Special Effects

Option Description

Use under conditions of darkness to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities (manual focus is available if the camera is unable to

focus). The camera detects and colors outlines for a color

sketch effect. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 46). Note that movies recorded in this mode play back like a slide show made up of a series of stills.

Night Vision

Color Sketch

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Option Description

Create photos that appear to be pictures of dioramas. Works best when shooting from a high vantage point. Miniature effect movies play back at

Miniature Effect

high speed, compressing about 45 minutes of footage shot at 1920 × 1080/30p into a silent movie that plays back in about three minutes. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 47).

1, 2

All colors other than the selected colors are

Selective Color

Silhouette Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds.

High Key

Low Key

recorded in black and white. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 49).

Use when shooting bright scenes to create bright images that seem filled with light.

Use when shooting dark scenes to create dark, lowkey images with prominent highlights.

1 The built-in flash turns off. 2 The AF-assist illuminator turns off.

A Preventing Blur

Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds.

A NEF (RAW)

NEF (RAW) recording is not available in %, g, i, and u modes. Pictures taken when an NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG option is selected in these modes will be recorded as JPEG images. JPEG images created at settings of NEF (RAW) + JPEG will be recorded at the selected JPEG quality, while images recorded at a setting of NEF (RAW) will be recorded as fine-quality images.

A g and i Modes

Autofocus is not available during movie recording. The live view refresh rate will drop, together with the frame rate for continuous release mode; using autofocus during live view will disrupt the preview.

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Options Available in Live View

a button

Settings for the selected effect are adjusted in the live view display but apply during live view and viewfinder photography and movie recording.

❚❚ g Color Sketch

1 Select live view.

Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor.

2 Adjust options.

Press J to display the options shown at right. Press 1 or 3 to highlight

Vividne ss or Outlines and press 4 or 2 to change. Vividness can be

increased to make colors more saturated, or decreased for a washedout, monochromatic effect, while outlines can be made thicker or thinner. Increasing the thickness of the lines also makes colors more saturated.

3 Press J.

Press J to exit when settings are complete. To resume viewfinder photography, press the a button.

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❚❚ i Miniature Effect

a button

1 Select live view.

Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor.

2 Position the focus point.

Use the multi selector to position the focus point in the area that will be in focus and then press the shutterrelease button halfway to check focus. To temporarily clear miniature effect options from the display and enlarge the view in the monitor for precise focus, press X (T). Press W (S) to restore the miniature effect display.

3 Display options.

Press J to display miniature effect options.

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4 Adjust options.

Press 4 or 2 to choose the orientation of the area that will be in focus and press 1 or 3 to adjust its width.

5 Press J.

Press J to exit when settings are complete. To resume viewfinder photography, press the a button.

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❚❚ u Selective Color

a button

Selected color

1 Select live view.

Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor.

2 Display options.

Press J to display selective color options.

3 Select a color.

Frame an object in the white square in the center of the display and press 1 to choose the color of the object as one that will remain in the final image (the camera may have difficulty detecting unsaturated colors; choose a saturated color). To zoom in on the center of the display for more precise color selection, press X (T). Press W (S) to zoom out.

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4 Choose the color range.

Color range

Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final image. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors.

5 Select additional colors.

To select additional colors, rotate the main command dial to highlight another of the three color boxes at the top of the display and repeat Steps 3 and 4 to select another color. Repeat for a third color if desired. To deselect the highlighted color, press O (Q). To remove all colors, press and hold O (Q). A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select Ye s .

6 Press J.

Press J to exit when settings are complete. During shooting, only objects of the selected hues will be recorded in color; all others will be recorded in black-and-white. To resume viewfinder photography, press the a button.

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P, S, A, and M Modes

P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of

control over shutter speed and aperture.

Mode Description

Programmed auto (0 52): Camera sets shutter speed and

aperture for optimal exposure.

and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings.

Shutter-priority auto (0 53): User chooses shutter speed; camera

selects aperture for best results. Aperture-priority auto (0 54): User chooses aperture; camera

selects shutter speed for best results.

or bring both foreground and background into focus. Manual (0 56): User controls both shutter speed and aperture.

Set shutter speed to Bulb (A) or Time (%) for long time-

exposures.

A Lens Types

When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring (0 307), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). and E lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring.

Non-CPU lenses can only be used in modes A (aperture-priority auto) and M (manual), when aperture can only be adjusted using the lens aperture ring. For more information, see “Compatible Lenses” (0 304).

Selecting any other mode disables the shutter release.

Recommended for snapshots

Use to freeze or blur motion.

Use to blur background

Type G

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P: Programmed Auto

Main command dial

Viewfinder

Monitor

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 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”). large apertures (low f-numbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion. left for small apertures (high f-numbers) that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion. produce the same exposure. program is in effect, a flexible program indicator (O or E) is displayed. default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the main command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off.

Rotate the dial to the right for

Rotate the dial to the

All combinations

While flexible

To resto re

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S: Shutter-Priority Auto

Main command dial

In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure.

To choose a shutter speed, rotate the main command dial while the exposure meters are on. Shutter speed can be set to “v” or to values between 30 s and

8000 s.

Control panel Monitor

A See Also

See page 343 for information on what to do if flashing “A” or “%” indicator appears in the shutter-speed displays.

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A: Aperture-Priority Auto

Sub-command dial

In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure.

To choose an aperture between the minimum and maximum values for the lens, rotate the sub-command dial while the exposure meters are on.

Control panel Monitor

A Non-CPU Lenses (0 308)

Use the lens aperture ring to adjust aperture. lens has been specified using the Non-CPU lens data item in setup menu (0 224) when a non-CPU lens is attached, the current f-number will be displayed, rounded to the nearest full stop. 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.

If the maximum aperture of the

Otherwise the aperture displays will

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A Depth-of-Field Preview (Viewfinder Photography)

Pv button

To preview the effects of aperture, press and hold the Pv button. down to the aperture value selected by the camera (modes P and S) or the value chosen by the user (modes A and M), allowing depth of field to be previewed in the viewfinder.

The lens will be stopped

A Custom Setting e5—Modeling Flash (Viewfinder Photography; 0284)

This setting controls whether the built-in flash and optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; 0 311) will emit a modeling flash when the Pv button is pressed.

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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 main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to set aperture. Shutter speed can be set to “v” or to values between 30 s and indefinitely for a long time-exposure (A or %, 0 58). Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum values for the lens. Use the exposure indicators to check exposure.

Aperture

Shutter speed

8000 s, or the shutter can be held open

Sub-command dial

Main command dial

A AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses

Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used to set aperture.

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A The Exposure Indicators

If a shutter speed other than “bulb” or “time” is selected, the exposure indicators show whether the photograph would be under- or overexposed at current settings. Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl, 0 278), the amount of under- or over-exposure is shown in increments of

Depending on the option chosen for

3 EV or

2 EV. If

the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the exposure indicators and the shutter speed (modes P and A) and/or aperture (modes P and S) displays will flash.

Optimal exposure

Custom Setting b2 set to

Underexposed by

3 EV

3 step

Overexposed by

2EV

Control panel

Viewfinder

(viewfinder

photography)

Monitor

(live view)

A See Also

For information on reversing the exposure indicators so that negative values are displayed on the right and positive values on the left, see Custom Setting f8 (Reverse indicators, 0 286).

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Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)

Length of expos ure: 35 s

Aperture: f/25

Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks.

• Bulb (A): The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod or an optional wireless remote controller (0 160, 319) or remote cord (0 319).

• Time (%): Start the exposure using the shutter-release button on the camera or on an optional remote control, remote cord, or wireless remote controller. The shutter remains open until 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 light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in the photograph or interfering with exposure, remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap (0 70). Note that noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be present in long exposures. Bright spots and fog can be reduced by choosing On for Long exposure NR in the photo shooting menu (0 271).

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❚❚ Bulb

Mode dial

1 Rotate the mode dial to M.

2 Choose a shutter speed.

While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of “Bulb” (A).

Main command

dial

Control panel Monitor

3 Take the photograph.

After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or on the optional wireless remote controller or remote cord all the way down. Remove your finger from the shutter-release button when the exposure is complete.

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❚❚ Time

Mode dial

1 Rotate the mode dial to M.

2 Choose a shutter speed.

While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial left to choose a shutter speed of “Time” (%).

Main command

3 Open the shutter.

After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or optional remote control, remote cord, or wireless remote controller all the way down.

4 Close the shutter.

Repeat the operation performed in Step 3.

dial

Control panel Monitor

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A ML-L3 Remote Controls

If you will be using an ML-L3 remote control, select a remote control mode (Delayed remote, Quick-response remote, or Remote mirror- up) using the Remote control mode (ML-L3) option in the photo shooting menu (0 156). Note that if you are using an ML-L3 remote co ntr ol, pic tur es w ill be t ake n i n “ Time ” mo de e ven whe n “B ul b”/A is selected for shutter speed. release button on the remote control is pressed and ends after 30 minutes or when the button is pressed again.

The exposure starts when the shutter-

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User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes

Mode dial

Assign frequently-used settings to the U1 and U2 positions on the mode dial.

Saving User Settings

1 Select a mode.

Rotate the mode dial to the desired mode.

2 Adjust settings.

Make the desired adjustments to flexible program (mode P), shutter speed (modes S and M), aperture (modes A and M), exposure and flash compensation, flash mode, focus point, metering, autofocus and AF-area modes, bracketing, and settings in the shooting and Custom Settings menus.

A User Settings

The following can not be saved to U1 or U2.

Photo shooting menu:

• Reset photo shooting menu

• Storage folder

• Image area

• Manage Picture Control

• Remote control mode (ML-L3)

• Multiple exposure

• Interval timer shooting

Movie shooting menu:

• Reset movie shooting menu

• Image area

• Manage Picture Control

• Time-lapse photography

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3 Select Save user settings.

G button

Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Save user settings in the setup menu and press 2.

4 Select Save to U1 or Save to U2.

Highlight Save to U1 or Save to U2 and press 2.

5 Save user settings.

Highlight Save settings and press J to assign the settings selected in Steps 1 and 2 to the mode dial position selected in Step 4.

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Recalling User Settings

Mode dial

Simply rotate the mode dial to U1 to recall the settings assigned to Save to U1, or to U2 to recall the settings assigned to Save to U2.

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Resetting User Settings

G button

To reset settings for U1 or U2 to default values:

1 Select Reset user settings.

Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Reset user settings in the setup menu and press

2 Select Reset U1 or Reset U2.

Highlight Reset U1 or Reset U2 and press 2.

3 Reset user settings.

Highlight Reset and press J.

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Release Mode

Choosing a Release Mode

To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting.

Mode Description

Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-

release button is pressed. Continuous low speed: While shutter-release button is held down,

camera takes photographs at frame rate selected for Custom

Setting d2 (Contin uous low-spee d, 0 67, 280). one picture will be taken if the flash fires.

Continuous high speed: While shutter-release button is held down, camera records photographs at frame rate given on page 67.

Use for active subjects. Note that only one picture will be taken if the flash fires.

Quiet shutter-release: As for single frame, except that mirror does not click back into place while shutter-release button is fully pre ssed, al lowi ng use r to c ontro l timi ng of click ma de by mirro r,

which is also quieter than in single frame mode. beep does not sound regardless of setting selected for Custom Setting d1 (Beep; 0 280).

Self-timer: Take pictures with the self-timer (0 69).

Mirror up: Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in telephoto or close-up photography or in other situations in

MUP

which the slightest camera movement can result in blurred photographs (0 71).

Note that only

In addition,

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Frame Advance Rate

The frame rate for continuous shooting (low and high speed) varies with the option chosen for image area (0 73) and, when an NEF (RAW) image quality option is selected, the NEF (RAW) bit depth (0 80). The table below gives the approximate frame rates for a fully-charged EN-EL15 battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of

250 s or faster, and the remaining settings at default values.

Image area Image quality

DX (24×16)

1.3× (18×12)

JPEG/12-bit NEF (RAW) 1–6 fps 6 fps 14-bit NEF (RAW) 1–5 fps 5 fps JPEG/12-bit NEF (RAW) 14-bit NEF (RAW) 6 fps

Frame rates may drop at extremely small apertures (high fnumbers) or slow shutter speeds, when vibration reduction (available with VR lenses) or auto ISO sensitivity control (0 102) is on, or when the battery is low, a non-CPU lens is attached, or

Aperture ring is selected for Custom Setting f5 (Customize command dials) > Aperture setting (0 285).

frame rate in live view is 3.7 fps.

Approximate frame advance rate

CL CH

1–6 fps

7fps

The maximum

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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.

The approximate number of images that can be stored in the buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure-count displays while the shutter-release button is pressed. display when space remains in the buffer for about 42 pictures.

While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the memory card access lamp will light. conditions and memory card performance, recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes.

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. the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card.

The frame rate will drop when the buffer is full (tAA).

The illustrations below show the

Depending on shooting

Do not remove the memory card or

If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer,

A Live View

If a continuous release mode is used during live view, photographs will be displayed in place of the view through the lens while the shutterrelease 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 d3 (Max. continuous release, 0 280). pictures that can be taken in a single burst, see page 380.

For information on the number of

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Self-Timer Mode (E)

Release mode dial

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.

Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to E.

3 Frame the photograph and focus.

The self-timer can not be used if the camera is unable to focus using single-servo AF or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released.

4 Start the timer.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer. The selftimer lamp will start to flash. Two seconds before the photograph is taken, the selftimer lamp will stop flashing. The shutter will be released about ten seconds after the timer starts.

To turn the self-timer off before a photograph is taken, turn the release mode dial to another setting.

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A Cover the Viewfinder

When taking photos without your eye to the viewfinder, remove the rubber eyecup (q) and insert the supp lied eyepiece cap as shown (w). This prevents light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in photographs or interfering with exposure. when removing the rubber eyecup.

Rubber eyecup Eyepiece cap

Hold the camera firmly

D Using the Built-in Flash

Before taking a photograph with the flash in modes that require the flash to be raised manually, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the flash-ready indicator (M) to be displayed (0 146). Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised after the self-timer has started.

Note that only one photograph will be taken when the flash

fires, regardless of the number of exposures selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer; 0 279).

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; 0 279). sound when the self-timer is used, see Custom Setting d1 (Beep; 0 280).

For information on controlling the beeps that

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Mirror up Mode (MUP)

Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. To use mirror-up mode, press the release mode dial lock release and rotate the release mode dial to MUP (mirror up).

Release mode dial lock release

Release mode dial

After pressing the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. photography, the mirror will be raised. Press the shutter-release button all the way down again to take the picture. When shooting ends, either live view will resume or (in viewfinder photography) the mirror will lower.

The viewfinder or monitor will turn off; in viewfinder

D Mirror Up

While the mirror is raised, photos can not be framed in the viewfinder and autofocus and metering will not be performed.

A Mirror up Mode

A picture will be taken automatically if no operations are performed for about 30 s with the mirror raised.

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A Preventing Blur

To prevent blurring caused by camera movement, press the shutterrelease button smoothly, or use an optional remote cord (0 319). information on using the optional ML-L3 remote control for mirror-up photography, see page 156. Use of a tripod is recommended.

For

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Image Recording Options

Image Area

Choose an image area from DX (24×16) and 1.3× (18×12).

Option Description

DX (24×16)

1.3× (18×12)

Pictures are recorded using a 23.5 × 15.6 mm image area (DX format).

Pictures are recorded using a 18.8 × 12.5 mm image area, producing a telephoto effect without the need to change lenses. The camera can also record more images per second during continuous shooting (0 67).

Viewfinder display

Photo with DX image area

(24×16)

Photo with image area of

1.3× (18×12)

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A Image Area

1.3× DX crop

The selected option is shown in the display.

Information display Shooting display

A The Viewfinder Display

The viewfinder display for the 1.3× DX crop is shown at right. A s icon is displayed in the viewfinder when the 1.3× DX crop is selected.

A See Also

See page 168 for information on the crops available when the live view selector is rotated to 1. of pictures that can be stored at different image area settings.

See page 380 for information on the number

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The image area can be selected using the Image area option in the shooting menus or by pressing a control and rotating a command dial.

❚❚ The Image Area Menu

1 Select Image area.

Highlight Image area in either of the shooting menus and press 2.

2 Adjust settings.

Choose an option and press J. The selected crop is displayed in the viewfinder (0 74).

A Image Size

Image size varies with the option selected for image area (0 81).

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❚❚ Camera Controls

Fn button Main command

dial

In viewfinder photography, the image area can also be selected with the Fn button and command dials.

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. Image area selection can be assigned to the Fn button (Custom Setting f2, Assign Fn button, 0 284), the Pv button (Custom Setting f3, Assign preview button, 0 285), or the

A AE-L/AF-L button (Custom Setting f4, Assign AE-L/ AF-L button, 0 285).

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 74).

The option currently selected for image area can be viewed by pressing the button to display the image area in the control panel, viewfinder, or information display.

Nikon N1406 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Package Contents

Table of Contents

For Your Safety

Notices

Wireless

Introduction

Getting to Know the Camera

The Multi Selector

Camera Menus

Using Camera Menus

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback

Basic Playback

Deleting Unwanted Photographs

Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)

Special Effects

Options Available in Live View

P, S, A, and M Modes

P: Programmed Auto

S: Shutter-Priority Auto

A: Aperture-Priority Auto

M: Manual

Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)

User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes

Saving User Settings

Recalling User Settings

Resetting User Settings

Release Mode

Choosing a Release Mode

Frame Advance Rate

Mirror up Mode (MUP)

Image Recording Options

Image Area