Nikon Z50 Reference Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
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• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
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“For Your Safety” (page xxii).
• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.
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Z 50 Model Name: N1912
The Reference Manual (this manual)
In addition to the material covered in the User’s
Manual supplied with the camera, the Reference
Manual explores applied photography, details the
options available in the camera menus, and covers
such topics as connecting the camera to other devices.
Among the topics covered in the Reference Manual are:
• Advanced shooting options
• The i Menu
• Menu guide
• Wireless connections to computers,
smartphones, and tablets
• Connecting to other devices
• Flash photography using optional
flash units
The Reference Manual can also be viewed online in html format.
https://onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/z50/en/
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The User’s Manual (included)
For a guide to basic shooting and playback, read:
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Master basic camera operations and features.
Outline:
• Table of Contents
• Menu List
• Getting to Know the Camera
• First Steps
• Basic Photography and Playback
• Basic Settings
• Troubleshooting
• Technical Notes
• Index
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Package Contents
Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera.
BF-N1 body cap
DK-30 rubber eyecup
(comes attached to
Camera
EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion
battery with terminal cover
MH-32 battery charger (plug
adapter supplied in countries or
regions where required; shape
depends on country of sale)
AN-DC20 strap (0 30)
Memory cards are sold separately. Purchasers of the lens kit
option should confirm that the package also includes a lens
(manuals for the lens may also be provided).
camera, 0 432)
Warr ant y
User’s Manual
UC-E21 USB cable (0 387)
The Nikon Download Center
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ViewNX-i and other Nikon software, and manuals for Nikon products
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About This Manual
Symbols and Conventions
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symbols and conventions are used:
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Menu items, options, and messages that appear in the camera displays
are shown in bold. Throughout this manual, the display in camera
monitor and viewfinder during shooting is referred to as the “shooting
display”; in most cases, the illustrations show the monitor.
This camera uses SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, referred to
throughout this manual as “memory cards”.
Throughout this manual, smartphones and tablets are referred to as
“smart devices”.
Camera Settings
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
A Fo r Your Sa fety
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions
in “For Your Safety” (0 xxii).
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Table of Contents
Package Contents ........................................................................ iv
Menu List ................................................................................... xviii
For Your Safety .......................................................................... xxii
Notices........................................................................................ xxvi
Getting to Know the Camera 1
Parts of the Camera ...................................................................... 1
Camera Body ............................................................................................1
The Monitor and Viewfinder...............................................................5
Camera Controls............................................................................ 7
The Viewfinder.........................................................................................7
The Monitor Mode Button...................................................................8
The Mode Dial..........................................................................................9
The Command Dials ..............................................................................9
The S (ISO Sensitivity) Button .................................................... 10
The E (Exposure Compensation) Button.................................... 11
Touch Controls ..................................................................................... 12
The DISP Button..................................................................................... 18
The X and W Buttons................................................................... 20
The A (L) Button .............................................................................20
The G Button.................................................................................... 21
The i Button (i Icon)........................................................................ 24
The Function Buttons (Fn1 and Fn2)............................................... 27
The Flash Pop-Up Control................................................................. 29
First Steps 30
Attach the Camera Strap ........................................................... 30
Charge the Battery...................................................................... 31
The Battery Charger............................................................................ 31
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Insert the Battery and a Memory Card.................................... 32
Attach a Lens................................................................................ 36
Turn the Camera On ...................................................................38
Basic Photography and Playback 40
Taking Photographs (b Mode) ................................................40
Shooting Movies (b Mode)....................................................... 44
Basic Playback.............................................................................. 48
Viewing Movies ....................................................................................48
Deleting Unwanted Pictures ........................................................... 50
Basic Settings 51
Focus..............................................................................................51
Choosing a Focus Mode.................................................................... 51
AF-Area Mode ....................................................................................... 54
The Touch Shutter............................................................................... 59
Manual Focus ........................................................................................ 61
White Balance ..............................................................................63
Silent Photography..................................................................... 67
Rating Pictures.............................................................................69
Protecting Pictures from Deletion ........................................... 70
Shooting Controls 71
The Mode Dial..............................................................................71
P: Programmed Auto .......................................................................... 72
S: Shutter-Priority Auto ...................................................................... 72
A: Aperture-Priority Auto................................................................... 73
M: Manual................................................................................................ 74
User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes ...................................................... 78
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h (Scene Modes) ..............................................................................80
k Portrait.......................................................................................81
l Landscape.................................................................................81
p Child............................................................................................81
m Sports..........................................................................................82
n Close up.....................................................................................82
o Night Portrait...........................................................................82
r Night Landscape ....................................................................83
s Party/Indoor.............................................................................83
t Beach/Snow.............................................................................83
d Sunset.........................................................................................84
e Dusk/Dawn...............................................................................84
f Pet Portrait ...............................................................................84
g Candlelight.................................................................................85
j Blossom......................................................................................85
z Autumn Colors........................................................................85
0 Food.............................................................................................86
q (Special Effect Modes)...............................................................87
4 Night Vision..............................................................................88
V Super Vivid................................................................................88
T Pop............................................................................................88
U Photo Illustration....................................................................89
5 Toy Camera Effect ..................................................................89
6 Miniature Effect......................................................................90
7 Selective Color ........................................................................90
1 Silhouette..................................................................................91
2 High Key ....................................................................................91
3 Low Key .....................................................................................91
The S (ISO Sensitivity) Button...............................................96
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control.............................................................97
The E (Exposure Compensation) Button................................98
The A (L) Button................................................................... 100
Autoexposure (AE) Lock ................................................................. 100
Focus Lock ........................................................................................... 100
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The Built-In Flash.......................................................................103
Flash Modes.........................................................................................104
Flash Compensation.........................................................................107
FV Lock ..................................................................................................108
The i Menu 110
Using the i Menu ......................................................................110
The Photo-Mode i Menu.........................................................111
Set Picture Control ............................................................................112
White Balance .....................................................................................116
Image Quality...................................................................................... 122
Image Size ............................................................................................124
Flash Mode........................................................................................... 125
Metering................................................................................................127
Wi-Fi Connection ...............................................................................128
Active D-Lighting...............................................................................129
Release Mode......................................................................................131
Optical VR ............................................................................................. 135
AF-Area Mode .....................................................................................136
Focus Mode .........................................................................................136
The Movie-Mode i Menu.........................................................137
Set Picture Control ............................................................................138
White Balance .....................................................................................138
Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality............................. 139
Microphone Sensitivity....................................................................141
Wind Noise Reduction .....................................................................142
Metering................................................................................................143
Wi-Fi Connection ...............................................................................143
Active D-Lighting...............................................................................143
Electronic VR........................................................................................143
Optical VR ............................................................................................. 144
AF-Area Mode .....................................................................................144
Focus Mode .........................................................................................144
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More About Playback 145
Viewing Pictures ....................................................................... 145
Full-Frame Playback ......................................................................... 145
Thumbnail Playback......................................................................... 146
Photo Information.................................................................... 147
The i Button: Playback............................................................ 155
Select to Send/Deselect.................................................................. 157
Choose Start/End Point................................................................... 158
Save Current Frame.......................................................................... 161
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom .................................. 162
Deleting Pictures ...................................................................... 164
During Playback................................................................................. 164
The Playback Menu .......................................................................... 165
Menu Guide 167
Defaults ...................................................................................... 167
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images.......................... 178
Delete ........................................................................................... 179
Playback Folder......................................................................... 179
Playback Display Options...................................................... 179
Image Review ............................................................................ 180
After Delete ................................................................................180
Rotate Tall................................................................................... 181
Slide Show ..................................................................................182
Rating ........................................................................................... 183
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options.............. 184
Reset Photo Shooting Menu................................................ 185
Storage Folder........................................................................... 185
File Naming ................................................................................189
Choose Image Area ................................................................. 189
Image Quality ............................................................................ 190
Image Size................................................................................... 190
NEF (RAW) Recording ............................................................. 191
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ISO Sensitivity Settings........................................................... 192
White Balance ............................................................................194
Set Picture Control ...................................................................200
Manage Picture Control .........................................................202
Color Space.................................................................................205
Active D-Lighting......................................................................205
Long Exposure NR ....................................................................206
High ISO NR ................................................................................206
Vignette Control .......................................................................207
Diffraction Compensation.....................................................207
Auto Distortion Control..........................................................207
Flicker Reduction Shooting...................................................208
Metering ......................................................................................208
Flash Control ..............................................................................209
Flash Mode..................................................................................211
Flash Compensation................................................................212
Release Mode.............................................................................212
Focus Mode ................................................................................212
AF-Area Mode............................................................................212
Optical VR....................................................................................212
Auto Bracketing ........................................................................213
Multiple Exposure ....................................................................223
HDR (High Dynamic Range).................................................. 230
Interval Timer Shooting .........................................................235
Time-Lapse Movie ....................................................................245
Silent Photography..................................................................252
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options...253
Reset Movie Shooting Menu ................................................254
File Naming.................................................................................254
Frame Size/Frame Rate........................................................... 254
Movie Quality.............................................................................254
Movie File Type .........................................................................254
ISO Sensitivity Settings........................................................... 255
White Balance ............................................................................255
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Set Picture Control................................................................... 256
Manage Picture Control......................................................... 256
Active D-Lighting ..................................................................... 256
High ISO NR................................................................................ 256
Vignette Control....................................................................... 257
Diffraction Compensation .................................................... 257
Auto Distortion Control .........................................................257
Flicker Reduction...................................................................... 257
Metering...................................................................................... 258
Release Mode (Save Frame) ................................................. 258
Focus Mode................................................................................ 258
AF-Area Mode............................................................................ 258
Optical VR.................................................................................... 259
Electronic VR .............................................................................. 259
Microphone Sensitivity .......................................................... 259
Attenuator ..................................................................................260
Frequency Response............................................................... 260
Wind Noise Reduction............................................................ 260
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings............ 261
Reset Custom Settings ...........................................................264
a: Autofocus.................................................................................... 265
a1: AF-C Priority Selection..................................................... 265
a2: Auto-Area AF Face/Eye Detection............................... 265
a3: Focus Points Used............................................................. 266
a4: AF Activation....................................................................... 266
a5: Focus Point Wrap-Around.............................................. 266
a6: Focus Point Options......................................................... 267
a7: Low-Light AF....................................................................... 267
a8: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator......................................... 268
a9: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode.................................... 269
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b: Metering/Exposure..................................................................270
b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl ...........................................270
b2: Easy Exposure Compensation ......................................270
b3: Center-Weighted Area ....................................................271
b4: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure ........................................271
c: Timers/AE Lock ..........................................................................272
c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L..........................................272
c2: Self-Timer.............................................................................. 272
c3: Power Off Delay.................................................................. 273
d: Shooting/Display......................................................................274
d1: CL Mode Shooting Speed...............................................274
d2: Max. Continuous Release ...............................................274
d3: Exposure Delay Mode......................................................274
d4: Shutter Type........................................................................ 275
d5: Limit Selectable Image Area..........................................275
d6: File Number Sequence....................................................276
d7: Apply Settings to Live View...........................................277
d8: Framing Grid Display .......................................................277
d9: Peaking Highlights............................................................277
d10: View All in Continuous Mode .....................................277
e: Bracketing/Flash .......................................................................278
e1: Flash Sync Speed ...............................................................278
e2: Flash Shutter Speed.......................................................... 279
e3: Exposure Comp. for Flash...............................................279
e4: Auto c ISO Sensitivity Control ......................................279
e5: Bracketing Order................................................................ 280
f: Controls.........................................................................................281
f1: Customize i Menu ...........................................................281
f2: Custom Controls (Shooting)...........................................282
f3: Custom Controls (Playback)............................................288
f4: Customize Command Dials.............................................290
f5: Release Button to Use Dial ..............................................292
f6: Reverse Indicators ..............................................................292
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g: Movie............................................................................................ 293
g1: Customize i Menu ......................................................... 293
g2: Custom Controls ............................................................... 294
g3: AF Speed.............................................................................. 299
g4: AF Tracking Sensitivity.................................................... 299
g5: Highlight Display .............................................................. 300
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup......................................... 301
Format Memory Card ............................................................. 302
Save User Settings ................................................................... 302
Reset User Settings.................................................................. 302
Language ....................................................................................302
Time Zone and Date................................................................ 303
Monitor Brightness.................................................................. 303
Viewfinder Brightness ............................................................ 304
Viewfinder Color Balance...................................................... 305
Information Display................................................................. 306
AF Fine-Tune.............................................................................. 307
Image Dust Off Ref Photo ..................................................... 308
Image Comment ...................................................................... 310
Copyright Information ...........................................................311
Beep Options ............................................................................. 312
Touch Controls.......................................................................... 312
Self-Portrait Mode.................................................................... 313
HDMI............................................................................................. 313
Location Data Display............................................................. 313
Airplane Mode........................................................................... 313
Connect to Smart Device ...................................................... 314
Connect to PC............................................................................ 316
Wireless Remote (ML-L7) Options...................................... 319
Conformity Marking................................................................ 320
Energy Saving............................................................................ 321
Slot Empty Release Lock........................................................ 321
Reset All Settings...................................................................... 322
Firmware Version .....................................................................322
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N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ...........323
NEF (RAW) Processing.............................................................326
Trim................................................................................................329
Resize ............................................................................................330
D-Lighting ...................................................................................332
Quick Retouch ...........................................................................332
Red-Eye Correction ..................................................................333
Straighten....................................................................................333
Distortion Control.....................................................................334
Perspective Control .................................................................335
Image Overlay............................................................................ 336
Trim Movie ..................................................................................339
Side-by-Side Comparison......................................................339
O My Menu/m Recent Settings..............................................341
Establishing Wireless Connections to Computers
or Smart Devices 346
Network Options .......................................................................346
Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi.......................................347
What Wi-Fi Can Do for You.............................................................347
The Wireless Transmitter Utility ...................................................347
Infrastructure and Access-Point Modes.....................................348
Connecting in Access-Point Mode .............................................. 349
Connecting in Infrastructure Mode.............................................353
Uploading Pictures............................................................................360
Disconnecting and Reconnecting ...............................................364
Connecting to Smart Devices .................................................365
The SnapBridge App.........................................................................365
What SnapBridge Can Do for You................................................365
Wireless Connections.......................................................................366
Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Mode).............................................. 367
Connecting via Bluetooth...............................................................373
Troubleshooting........................................................................386
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Connecting to Other Devices 387
Connecting to Computers Via USB ....................................... 387
Installing ViewNX-i............................................................................ 388
Copying Pictures to the Computer............................................. 389
Connecting to Printers ............................................................ 392
Printing Pictures One at a Time.................................................... 393
Printing Multiple Pictures............................................................... 394
Connecting to HDMI Devices ................................................. 395
Connecting to Other HDMI Devices ........................................... 396
On-Camera Flash Photography 397
“On-Camera” Versus “Remote”.............................................. 397
Camera-Mounted Flash Units....................................................... 397
Remote Flash Photography........................................................... 397
Using an On-Camera Flash ..................................................... 398
Flash Control Mode .................................................................. 400
Remote Flash Photography 401
About Remote Flash Photography ....................................... 401
Controlling Remote Flash Units............................................. 402
Using the SB-500 ............................................................................... 402
Troubleshooting 405
Before Contacting Customer Support.................................. 405
Problems and Solutions .......................................................... 406
Battery/Display................................................................................... 406
Shooting............................................................................................... 406
Playback................................................................................................ 410
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)................................. 411
Miscellaneous..................................................................................... 411
Indicators and Error Messages............................................... 412
Indicators.............................................................................................. 412
Error Messages ................................................................................... 414
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Technical Notes 416
Compatible Lenses....................................................................416
The Camera Display ..................................................................417
The Monitor: Photo Mode ..............................................................417
The Monitor: Movie Mode..............................................................422
The Viewfinder: Photo Mode......................................................... 423
The Viewfinder: Movie Mode.........................................................425
The Nikon Creative Lighting System .....................................426
Other Accessories......................................................................431
Charging AC Adapters .....................................................................433
Software......................................................................................436
Caring for the Camera ..............................................................437
Storage ..................................................................................................437
Cleaning................................................................................................437
Cleaning the Image Sensor............................................................438
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions......................440
Specifications.............................................................................445
Approved Memory Cards ........................................................456
Memory Card Capacity.............................................................457
Battery Endurance ....................................................................458
NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR Lens
User’s Manual .......................................................................459
NIKKOR Z DX 50–250mm f/4.5–6.3 VR Lens
User’s Manual .......................................................................469
Lenses That May Block the Built-in Flash and AF-Assist
Illuminator.............................................................................479
Trademarks and Licenses ........................................................481
Index ............................................................................................484
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Menu List
The camera offers the following menus. For a more complete
description of individual menu items, refer to the “Menu Guide”
chapter in the Reference Manual.
PLAYBACK MENU
Delete
Playback folder
Playback display options
Image review
After delete
Rotate tall
Slide show
Rating
PHOTO SHOOTING MENU
Reset photo shooting menu
Storage folder
File naming
Choose image area
Image quality
Image size
NEF (RAW) recording
ISO sensitivity settings
White balance
Set Picture Control
Manage Picture Control
Color space
PHOTO SHOOTING MENU
Active D-Lighting
Long exposure NR
High ISO NR
Vignette control
Diffraction compensation
Auto distortion control
Flicker reduction shooting
Metering
Flash control
Flash mode
Flash compensation
Release mode
Focus mode
AF-area mode
Optical VR
Auto bracketing
Multiple exposure
HDR (high dynamic range)
Interval timer shooting
Time-lapse movie
Silent photography
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MOVIE SHOOTING MENU
Reset movie shooting menu
File naming
Frame size/frame rate
Movie quality
Movie file type
ISO sensitivity settings
White balance
Set Picture Control
Manage Picture Control
Active D-Lighting
High ISO NR
Vignette control
Diffraction compensation
Auto distortion control
Flicker reduction
Metering
Release mode (save frame)
Focus mode
AF-area mode
Optical VR
Electronic VR
Microphone sensitivity
Attenuator
Frequenc y response
Wind noise reduction
CUSTOM SETTING MENU
Reset custom settings
a Autofocus
a1 AF-C priority selection
Auto-area AF face/eye
a2
detection
a3 Focus points used
a4 AF activation
a5 Focus point wrap-around
a6 Focus point options
a7 Low-light AF
Built-in AF-assist
a8
illuminator
Manual focus ring in AF
a9
mode
b Metering/exposure
b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl
Easy exposure
b2
compensation
b3 Center-weighted area
Fine-tune optimal
b4
exposure
c Timers/AE lock
Shutter-release button
c1
AE-L
c2 Self-timer
c3 Power off delay
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CUSTOM SETTING MENU
d Shooting/display
d1 CL mode shooting speed
d2 Max. continuous release
d3 Exposure delay mode
d4 Shutter type
Limit selectable image
d5
area
d6 File number sequence
d7 Apply settings to live view
d8 Framing grid display
d9 Peaking highlights
View all in continuous
d10
mode
e Bracketing/flash
e1 Flash sync speed
e2 Flash shutter speed
e3 Exposure comp. for flash
Auto c ISO sensitivity
e4
control
e5 Bracketing order
CUSTOM SETTING MENU
f Controls
f1 Customize i menu
Custom controls
f2
(shooting)
Custom controls
f3
(playback)
f4 Customize command dials
f5 Release button to use dial
f6 Reverse indicators
g Movie
g1 Customize i menu
g2 Custom controls
g3 AF speed
g4 AF tracking sensitivity
g5 Highlight display
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SETUP MENU
Format memory card
Save user settings
Reset user settings
Language
Time zone and date
Monitor brightness
Viewfinder brightness
Viewfinder color balance
Information display
AF fine-tune
Image Dust Off ref photo
Image comment
Copyright information
Beep options
Touch controls
Self-portrait mode
HDMI
Location data display
Airplane mode
Connect to smart device
Connect to PC
Wireless remote (ML-L7) options
Conformity marking
Energy saving
Slot empty release lock
Reset all settings
Firmware version
RETOUCH MENU
NEF (RAW) processing
Trim
Resize
D-Lighting
Quick retouch
Red-eye correction
Straighten
Distortion control
Perspective control
Image overlay
Trim movie
Side-by-side comparison
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MY MENU
Add items
Remove items
Rank items
Choose tab
* Can only be displayed by pressing i and
selecting Retouch when a retouched
image or original is displayed.
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For
Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read
them.
DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a
high risk of death or severe injury.
WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could
result in death or severe injury.
CAUTION: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could
result in injury or property damage.
WAR NIN G
• Do not use while walking or operating a vehicle.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents or other injury.
• Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts
that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other
injury.
• Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing
smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery or
power source.
Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.
• Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with
wet hands.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product
while it is on or plugged in.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature burns.
• Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such
as propane, gasoline or aerosols.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.
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• Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the
lens.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment.
• Do not aim the flash or AF-assist illuminator at the operator of a motor
vehicle.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.
• Keep this product out of reach of children.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product
malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard.
Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical
attention.
• Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.
• Do not use batteries, chargers, AC adapters, or USB cables not
specifically designated for use with this product. When using
batteries, chargers, AC adapters, and USB cables designated for use
with this product, do not:
- Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them
under heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.
- Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one
voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the AC
adapter during thunderstorms.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
• Do not handle with bare hands in l ocations exposed to extremely high
or low temperatures.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns, or frostbite.
CAUTION
• Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.
Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal
parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame.
Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could
cause fire.
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• Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless
features when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited.
The radio-frequency emissions produced by this product could interfere
with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities.
• Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will
not be used for an extended period.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product
malfunction.
• Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or
objects.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.
• Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high
temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed
automobile or in direct sunlight.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product
malfunction.
• Do not look directly at the AF-assist illuminator.
Failure to observe this precaution could have adverse effects on vision.
• Do not transport cameras or lenses with tripods or similar accessories
attached.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product
malfunction.
DANGER (Batteries)
• Do not mishandle batteries.
Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries
leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire:
- Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product.
- Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces,
hairpins, or other metal objects.
- Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to
powerful physical shocks.
- Do not step on batteries, pierce them with nails, or strike them with
hammers.
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• Charge only as indicated.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
• If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of
clean water and seek immediate medical attention.
Delaying action could result in eye injuries.
WARNING (Batteries)
• Keep batteries out of reach of children.
Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention.
• Keep batteries out of reach of household pets and other animals.
The batteries could leak, overheat, rupture, or catch fire if bitten, chewed, or
otherwise damaged by animals.
• Do not immerse batteries in water or expose to rain.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product
malfunction. Immediately dry the product with a towel or similar object
should it become wet.
• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the
batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging
EN-EL25 rechargeable batteries if they do not charge in the specified
period of time.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in the batteries leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
• When batteries are no longer needed, insulate the terminals with tape.
Overheating, rupture, or fire may result should metal objects come into
contact with the terminals.
• If battery liquid comes into contact with a person's skin or clothing,
immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in skin irritation.
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Notices
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No part of the manuals included with
this product may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a
retrieval system, or translated into
any language in any form, by any
means, without Nikon’s prior written
permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change
the appearance and specifications
of the hardware and software
described in these manuals at any
time and without prior notice.
• 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).
xxvi
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally
copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device
may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied
or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper
money, coins, securities,
government bonds, or local
government bonds, even if such
copies or reproductions are
stamped “Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of
paper money, coins, or securities
which are circulated in a foreign
country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the
government has been obtained, the
copying or reproduction of unused
postage stamps or post cards issued
by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of
stamps issued by the government
and of certified documents
stipulated by law is prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and
reproductions
The government has issued cautions
on copies or reproductions of
securities issued by private
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift
certificates, etc.), commuter passes,
or coupon tickets, except when a
minimum of necessary copies are to
be provided for business use by a
company. Also, do not copy or
reproduce passports issued by the
government, licenses issued by
public agencies and private groups,
ID cards, and tickets, such as passes
and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
Under copyright law, photographs
or recordings of copyrighted works
made with the camera cannot be
used without the permission of the
copyright holder. Exceptions apply
to personal use, but note that even
personal use may be restricted in
the case of photographs or
recordings of exhibits or live
performances.
xxvii
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand elec tronic accessories (including lenses,
chargers, batteries, charging 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.
D Before Taking Important Pictures
Before tak ing pictures on impor tant occasions (such as at weddings or
before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the
camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for
damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
D 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.: https://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: https://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: https://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information,
tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice
on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be
available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the following
URL for contact information: https://imaging.nikon.com/
xxviii
Getting to Know the Camera
Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the names and
functions of 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.
Parts of the Camera
Refer to this section for the names and locations of camera
controls and displays.
Camera Body
5
6
7
8
1
9
2
1
1213 11 10
1 Eyelet for camera strap................ 30
2 Stereo microphone....................... 45
3 Speaker............................................ 49
4 Movie-record button ................... 44
5 Power switch............................38, 40
6 Shutter-release button................ 40
7 E button......................................... 98
4
3
8 S button .................................... 96
9 Main command dial........................9
10 Photo/movie selector ............40, 44
11 Mode dial........................................ 71
12 Accessory shoe (for optional flash
unit)..................................... 398, 426
13 Focal plane mark (E) ................. 62
1Getting to Know the Camera
The Camera Body (Continued)
1 2 3
12
67
4
5
8
9
11
10
Image sensor
1 AF-assist illuminator ............42, 268
Red-eye reduction lamp
Self-timer lamp ........................... 134
2 Built-in flash...........................29, 103
3 Flash pop-up control ...........29, 103
4 Cover for microphone connector
5 Cover for USB and HDMI
connectors
... 104, 125
D Do Not Touch the Image Sensor
Under no circumstances should you exert
pressure on the image sensor, poke it with
cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air
currents from a blower. These actions could
scratch or otherwise damage the sensor. For
information on cleaning the image sensor,
see “Cleaning the Image Sensor” (0 438).
2 Getting to Know the Camera
6 Lens mounting mark ....................36
7 Image sensor ............................... 438
8 Connector for external
microphone ............................... 431
9 USB connector ................... 387, 392
10 Charge lamp ................................ 434
11 HDMI connector ......................... 395
12 Body cap.................................36, 431
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