Nikon Z7 User's Manual
• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read
“For Your Safety” (page viii).
• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
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For information on special features and on basic
shooting and playback, read the User’s Manual
(this manual).
• Table of Contents............................................................iii
• Getting to Know the Camera .......................................1
• First Steps......................................................................... 27
• Basic Photography and Playback ............................ 41
• Basic Settings.................................................................. 53
• Shooting Controls......................................................... 69
• The i Button ................................................................... 91
• Troubleshooting..........................................................157
For detailed information on menus and other camera
features, refer to the Reference Manual (pdf) or
online manual (html), available for viewing on
computers, smartphones, or tablets:
• The Reference Manual (pdf): More detailed information
is available in the Reference Manual (pdf), which
can be found at the Nikon download center.
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website in html format and can be viewed in a web browser at the
following website:
http://onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/z7/en/
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For information on connecting to the camera from a computer or a smart
device such as a smartphone or tablet using the SnapBridge app and
the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi or an optional WT-7 wireless
transmitter, download the Network Guide (pdf) from the Nikon
download center (see above).
Package Contents
Z 7 Model Name: N1710
Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera.
BF-N1 body cap
DK-29 rubber eyecup
(comes attached to
Camera
EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion
battery with terminal cover
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)
AN-DC19 strap
Warranty (printed on the back
cover of this manual)
Memory cards are sold separately. Purchasers of lens or mount
adapter kits should confirm that the package contains a lens or
mount adapter (manuals for the lens or adapter may also be
provided).
camera, 0 186)
User’s Manual
EH-7P charging AC adapter
(supplied with a plug adapter
attached in countries or regions
where required; shape depends
on country of sale—0 29)
HDMI/USB cable clip (0 188)
UC-E24 USB cable
BS-1 accessory shoe cover
(0 187)
The Nikon Download Center
In addition to the Reference Manual, you can also visit the Nikon
download center to download product manuals, firmware updates,
and software.
http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
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About This Manual
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following
symbols and conventions are used:
This icon marks notes, information that should be read before
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using this product.
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helpful when using this product.
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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.
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 Safe ty
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions
in “For Your Safety” (0 viii).
Nikon User Support
Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to-date with the
latest product information. You will find answers to frequently asked
questions (FAQs) and can contact us for technical assistance.
http://www.europe-nikon.com/support
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Table of Contents
Package Contents .......................................................................... i
For Your Safety ........................................................................... viii
Notices........................................................................................... xii
Getting to Know the Camera 1
Parts of the Camera ...................................................................... 1
Camera Body ............................................................................................1
The Control Panel ...................................................................................5
The Monitor and Viewfinder...............................................................6
Camera Controls............................................................................ 8
The Viewfinder.........................................................................................8
The Monitor Mode Button...................................................................9
Touch Controls ..................................................................................... 10
The DISP Button..................................................................................... 15
The Sub-Selector.................................................................................. 17
The AF-ON Button .................................................................................. 17
The Command Dials ........................................................................... 17
The G Button.................................................................................... 18
The i Button (i Icon)........................................................................ 21
The Function Buttons (Fn1 and Fn2)............................................... 24
First Steps 27
Attach the Camera Strap ........................................................... 27
Charge the Battery...................................................................... 28
The Battery Charger............................................................................ 28
Charging AC Adapters ....................................................................... 29
Insert the Battery and a Memory Card.................................... 32
Attach a Lens................................................................................ 36
Choose a Language and Set the Clock....................................38
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Basic Photography and Playback 41
Taking Photographs (b Mode).................................................41
Shooting Movies (b Mode) .......................................................45
Basic Playback ..............................................................................49
Viewing Movies..................................................................................... 49
Deleting Unwanted Pictures............................................................51
Basic Settings 53
Focus..............................................................................................53
Choosing a Focus Mode ....................................................................53
AF-Area Mode........................................................................................55
The Touch Shutter ...............................................................................58
Manual Focus.........................................................................................60
White Balance...............................................................................62
Silent Photography .....................................................................66
Rating Pictures .............................................................................67
Protecting Pictures from Deletion ...........................................68
Shooting Controls 69
The Mode Dial ..............................................................................69
P: Programmed Auto...........................................................................70
S: Shutter-Priority Auto.......................................................................70
A: Aperture-Priority Auto ...................................................................71
M: Manual ................................................................................................71
User Settings: U1, U2, and U3 Modes ...............................................73
Long Time-Exposures (Mode M)......................................................76
The S (ISO Sensitivity) Button...............................................78
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control.............................................................79
The E (Exposure Compensation) Button................................80
The c/E (Release Mode/Self-Timer) Button .........................82
The Self-Timer........................................................................................85
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The Sub-Selector ......................................................................... 87
Focus-Point Selection ........................................................................ 87
Autoexposure (AE) Lock.................................................................... 87
Focus Lock.............................................................................................. 87
The i Button 91
Using the i Menu ........................................................................ 91
The Photo-Mode i Menu........................................................... 92
Set Picture Control ..............................................................................93
White Balance ....................................................................................... 98
Image Quality...................................................................................... 104
Image Size ............................................................................................106
Flash Mode........................................................................................... 107
Metering................................................................................................108
Wi-Fi Connection ...............................................................................109
Active D-Lighting...............................................................................110
Release Mode......................................................................................111
Vibration Reduction..........................................................................112
AF-Area Mode .....................................................................................113
Focus Mode .........................................................................................113
The Movie-Mode i Menu.........................................................114
Set Picture Control ............................................................................115
White Balance .....................................................................................115
Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality............................. 116
Microphone Sensitivity....................................................................118
Choose Image Area...........................................................................119
Metering................................................................................................120
Wi-Fi Connection ...............................................................................120
Active D-Lighting...............................................................................120
Electronic VR........................................................................................120
Vibration Reduction..........................................................................121
AF-Area Mode .....................................................................................121
Focus Mode .........................................................................................121
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Menu List 123
A Camera Menus
More information on camera menus is available in a Reference Manual
that can be downloaded from the Nikon website.
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images .......................... 123
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options .............. 125
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options .. 133
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings............ 139
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup ......................................... 149
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies .......... 154
O My Menu/m Recent Settings ............................................. 156
Troubleshooting 157
Problems and Solutions .......................................................... 158
Battery/Display................................................................................... 158
Shooting............................................................................................... 159
Playback................................................................................................ 161
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)................................. 163
Miscellaneous..................................................................................... 163
Indicators and Error Messages............................................... 164
Indicators.............................................................................................. 164
Error Messages ................................................................................... 166
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Technical Notes 169
The Camera Display and Control Panel ................................169
The Monitor: Photo Mode ..............................................................169
The Monitor: Movie Mode..............................................................174
The Viewfinder: Photo Mode......................................................... 175
The Viewfinder: Movie Mode.........................................................177
The Control Panel ..............................................................................178
The Nikon Creative Lighting System.....................................179
Other Accessories......................................................................184
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter...................... 189
Caring for the Camera ..............................................................191
Storage ..................................................................................................191
Cleaning................................................................................................191
Image Sensor Cleaning....................................................................192
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions......................195
Specifications.............................................................................200
NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S Lenses ...........................................213
The FTZ Mount Adapter...........................................................222
Approved Memory Cards ........................................................228
Memory Card Capacity.............................................................229
Battery Endurance ....................................................................230
Notices.........................................................................................231
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN).......................................232
Index ............................................................................................234
Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty .............245
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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, or AC adapters not specifically
designated for use with this product. When using batteries, chargers,
and AC adapters designated for use with this product, do not:
- Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them
under heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.
- Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one
voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the AC
adapter during thunderstorms.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
• Do not handle with bare hands in l ocations exposed to extremely high
or low temperatures.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns, or frostbite.
CAUTION
• Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.
Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal
parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame.
Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could
cause fire.
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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.
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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.
• 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-EL15b 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).
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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
Under copyright law, photographs
or recordings of copyrighted works
made with the camera cannot be
used without the permission of the
copyright holder. Exceptions apply
to personal use, but note that even
personal use may be restricted in
the case of photographs or
recordings of exhibits or live
performances.
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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.
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 Learni ng
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing
product support and education, continually-updated information is
available on-line at the following sites:
• For u sers in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information,
tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice
on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be
available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the following
URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/
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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
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4
1
2
3
14 13 12
1 Mode dial........................................ 69
2 Eyelet for camera strap................ 27
3 Mode dial lock release................. 69
4 Stereo microphone.....................118
5 Movie-record button ................... 45
6 Power switch............................38, 41
7 Shutter-release button................ 41
8 E button......................................... 80
5
9 S button .................................... 78
10 Focal plane mark (E) ................. 61
11 Main command dial..................... 17
12 Speaker
13 Control panel..................5, 150, 169
14 Accessory shoe (for optional flash
unit)..................................... 179, 187
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8
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10
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1Getting to Know the Camera
The Camera Body (Continued)
123
13
6
4
5
9
8
10
11
7
12
Image sensor
1 Image sensor ............................... 192
2 Monitor mode button ...........9, 150
3 AF-assist illuminator ............43, 140
Red-eye reduction lamp ...........107
Self-timer lamp ..............................85
4 Cover for accessory terminal
and USB and HDMI
connectors
5 Cover for headphone and
microphone connectors
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 “Image Sensor Cleaning” (0 192).
2 Getting to Know the Camera
6 Lens mounting mark ....................36
7 Headphone connector.............. 138
8 CHARGE lamp.................................29
9 USB connector ................... 184, 188
10 HDMI connector ................ 184, 188
11 Accessory terminal..................... 184
12 Connector for external
microphone ............................... 184
13 Body cap.................................36, 184
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1 Eye sensor..........................................8
2 Viewfinder ........................... 6, 8, 175
3 Viewfinder eyepiece...................186
4 K button........................................ 49
5 O button ......................................... 51
6 Monitor............................... 6, 10, 169
7 Diopter adjustment control ..........8
8 DISP button..................................... 15
9 Photo/movie selector ............41, 45
10 AF-ON button .................................. 17
11 Sub-selector.............................17, 87
12 i button....................................21, 91
13 Memory card slot cover .............. 32
14 Memory card access lamp.... 33, 84
15 J button .......................18, 146, 148
16 Multi selector................................. 18
17 G button.................................... 18
18 c (E) button................................ 82
19 W (Q) button ............................... 20
20 X button ......................................... 60
D The Monitor
The angle of the monitor can be adjusted as shown.
3Getting to Know the Camera
The Camera Body (Continued)
1
2
3
4
5
1 Sub-command dial .......................17
2 Fn1 button ................................24, 62
3 Fn2 button ................................24, 53
4 Battery-chamber cover latch......32
5 Battery-chamber cover ................32
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7
8
9
10
6 Lens mount.....................................36
7 Lens release button ......................37
8 CPU contacts
9 Tripod socket.................................. 76
10 Power connector cover............. 189
D Product Se rial Number
The serial number for this product can be
found by opening the monitor.
4 Getting to Know the Camera
The Control Panel
The control panel lights when the camera is on. At default
settings, the following indicators are displayed; for a full list of
the indicators that appear in the control panel, see “The Control
Panel” (0 178).
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3
7
4
65
1 Shutter speed ..........................70, 71
2 Aperture.......................................... 71
3 Battery indicator ........................... 34
4 “k” (appears when memory
remains for over 1000
exposures) .................................... 34
5 Number of exposures
remaining ............................ 34, 229
6 Release mode ................................ 82
7 ISO sensitivity ................................ 78
5Getting to Know the Camera
The Monitor and Viewfinder
At default settings, the following
indicators appear in the monitor and
viewfinder in photo mode; for a full list of
indicators, see “The Camera Display and
Control Panel” (0 169).
Monitor Viewfinder
24 3 4 5 6
7
811 921 22 10
11132 4 5 6 7 8
24
23
22
21
17
1618
1920
1 Shooting mode ..............................69
2 Focus point...............................42, 55
3 Release mode ........................82, 111
4 Focus mode...................53, 130, 137
5 AF-area mode...............55, 131, 137
6 Active D-Lighting ..... 110, 129, 136
7 Picture Control .............93, 128, 135
8 White balance .......62, 98, 127, 134
9 Image area ................. 119, 125, 133
10 Image size............................ 106, 126
11 Image quality ..................... 104, 126
12 i icon....................................... 13, 21
6 Getting to Know the Camera
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9
10
12
2
13
14
13 Exposure indicator........................72
Exposure compensation
display ............................................80
14 “k” (appears when memory
remains for over 1000
exposures).....................................34
15 Number of exposures
remaining.............................34, 229
16 ISO sensitivity.................................78
17 ISO sensitivity indicator ...............78
Auto ISO sensitivity indicator .....79
16
151318 1720 141 19
18 Aperture.......................................... 71
1 43
597 28
10
6
19 Shutter speed ..........................70, 71
20 Metering .....................108, 130, 137
21 Battery indicator ........................... 34
22 Vibration reduction
23 Touch shooting .......................10, 58
24 “Clock not set” indicator ............. 40
The following items appear in movie
mode.
Monitor Viewfinder
indicator............................. 112, 131
1
10
9
8
7
1 Recording indicator...................... 45
Recording disabled ...................... 46
2 Time remaining............................. 45
3 Frame size and rate/
image quality ...........116, 133, 134
4 File name ......................................133
2
3
4
6
5
5 Release mode
(still photography)...................... 82
6 Subject tracking............................ 57
7 Sound level .................................. 118
8 Microphone sensitivity..... 118, 138
9 Frequency response................... 138
10 AF-area brackets ........................... 55
7Getting to Know the Camera
Camera Controls
Eye sensor
This section outlines how to use various camera controls and
displays.
The Viewfinder
Placing your eye to the viewfinder
activates the eye sensor, switching the
display from the monitor to the
viewfinder (note that the eye sensor will
also respond to other objects, such as
your fingers). The viewfinder can be used
for menus and playback if desired.
D The Diopter Adjustment Control
To focus the viewfinder, lift and rotate the
diopter adjustment control, being careful
not to put your fingers or fingernails in your
eye. Push the control back in once focus is
adjusted to your satisfaction.
A Extended Use
When using the viewfinder for extended periods, you can adjust
viewfinder brightness and hue for ease of viewing by selecting Off for
Custom Setting d8 (Apply settings to live view).
8 Getting to Know the Camera
The Monitor Mode Button
Press the monitor mode button to cycle
between the viewfinder and monitor as
follows:
• Automatic display switch: The display
switches from the monitor to the
viewfinder when you place your eye to
the viewfinder, and from the viewfinder to the monitor when
you take your eye away.
• Viewfinder only: The viewfinder is used for shooting, menus, and
playback; the monitor remains blank.
• Monitor only: The monitor is used for shooting, menus, and
playback; the viewfinder display will remain blank even if you
put your eye to the viewfinder.
• Priori tize viewfinder: The camera functions in a manner similar to
existing digital SLR cameras. Placing your eye to the viewfinder
turns the viewfinder on and taking your eye away turns the
viewfinder off. In photo mode, the monitor remains blank,
while in movie mode, during playback, or while menus are
displayed, the monitor will turn on when you take your eye
away from the viewfinder.
A Monitor Mode
You can limit the choice of monitor modes available using the Limit
monitor mode selection option in the setup menu.
9Getting to Know the Camera
Touch Contro l s
The touch-sensitive monitor can be used
to adjust camera settings, focus and
release the shutter, view photos and
movies, enter text, and navigate the
menus. Touch controls are not available
while the viewfinder is in use.
❚❚ Focusing and Releasing the Shutter
Touch the monitor to focus on the
selected point (touch AF). In photo
mode, the shutter will be released when
you lift your finger from the display
(touch shutter).
Touch AF settings can be adjusted by
tapping the W icon (0 58).
10 Getting to Know the Camera
❚❚ Adjusting Settings
Frame advance bar
Tap highlighted settings in the display
and choose the desired option by
tapping icons or sliders. Press J to
select the chosen option and return to
the shooting display or tap Z to exit
without changing settings.
❚❚ Playback
Flick left or right to view other pictures
during full-frame playback.
In full-frame view, touching the bottom
of the display brings up a frameadvance bar. Slide your finger left or
right over the bar to scroll rapidly to
other pictures.
11Getting to Know the Camera
Use stretch and pinch gestures to zoom
Guide
in and out and slide to scroll. You can
also give the display two quick taps to
zoom in from full-frame playback or
cancel zoom.
To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view, use a
pinch gesture in full-frame playback. Use
pinch and stretch to choose the number
of images displayed from 4, 9, and 72
frames.
❚❚ Movie Playback
Tap the on-screen guide to start movie
playback (movies are indicated by a 1
icon). Tap the display to pause or resume,
or tap Z to exit to full-frame playback.
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❚❚ The i Menu
Tex t di spl ay a rea
Keyboard
area
Keyboard
selection
Tap the i icon to display the i menu
during shooting (0 21, 91).
Tap items to view options.
❚❚ Tex t E ntr y
When a keyboard is displayed, you can
enter text by tapping the keys (to cycle
through the upper- and lower-case and
symbol keyboards, tap the keyboard
selection button) or move the cursor by
tapping in the text display area.
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❚❚ Navigating the Menus
Slide up or down to scroll.
Tap a menu icon to choose a menu.
Tap menu items to display options and
tap icons or sliders to change.
To exit without changing settings, tap Z.
D The Touch Screen
The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond
when covered with third-party protective films, when touched with
fingernails or gloved hands, or when touched simultaneously in
multiple locations. Do not use excessive force or touch the screen with
sharp objects.
A Enabling or Disabling Touch Controls
Touch controls can be enabled or disabled using the Touch controls
option in the setup menu (0 151).
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