nikon d700 manual - english
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DIGITAL CAMERA
En
User's Manual
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Where to Find ItFind what youre looking for from:
i The Q&A Index pKnow what you want to do but dont know the function nam
from the question and answer index.
i The Table of Contents pFind items by function or menu name.
i The Quick Start Guide pA brief guide for those who want to get started taking pictu
i The Index pSearch by key word.
i Error Messages p
If a warning is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find thhere.
i Troubleshooting pCamera behaving unexpectedly?Find the solution here.
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Package ContentsBe sure all items listed here were included with you
Memory cards are sold separately. D700 digital
camera (pg. 3) Body cap
(pp. 36, 388) BM-9
cove
EN-EL3e
rechargeableLi-ion battery withterminal cover(pp. 32, 34)
MH-18a quick
charger withpower cable(pg. 32)
AN-D
(pg. 2
EG-D100 videocable (pg. 255)
UC-E4 USB cable(pp. 238, 245)
BS-1 cove
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Symbols and ConventionsTo make it easier to find the information you need, the
symbols and conventions are used:
Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the cam
are shown in bold.
A Trademark Information
DThis icon marks cautions; information that should be
use to prevent damage to the camera.
AThis icon marks notes; information that should be rea
using the camera.
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Introduction
Tutorial
Image Recording OptionsFocus
Release Mode
ISO Sensitivity
Exposure
White Balance
Image Enhancement
Flash Photography
Other Shooting Options
More About Playback
Connections
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Q&A Index
Find what youre looking for using this question and index.
New FeaturesQuestion Key phrase
How do I take pictures in FX format? Image area
How do I take high-quality NEF (RAW)photos?
14-bit NEF (RAW)
Can I use the monitor as a viewfinder? Live view
Can I control how photos are processed? Picture Controls
How do I preserve details in shadows
and highlights?
Active D-Lighting
How do I focus on erratically moving
subjects?3D-tracking
How do I tell if the camera is level? Virtual horizon
Can I adjust focus separately for
different lenses?AF fine tune
How do I remove dust from the low-passfilter protecting the image sensor?
Clean image sensor
Camera Setup
Question Key phrase
How do I focus the viewfinder?Diopter adjustment
control
How do I keep the monitor from turning
ff?Monitor off delay
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Question Key phrase
How do I keep the shutter speed and
aperture displays from turning off?Auto meter off
Can I display a framing grid in theviewfinder? Viewfinder grid d
How do I set the clock?
World time
How do I set the clock for daylight
savings time?
How do I change time zones when I
travel?How do I adjust monitor brightness for
menus or playback?LCD brightness
How do I restore default settings? Two-button reset
How do I restore shooting menu
defaults?
Reset shooting m
How do I restore Custom Setting
defaults?Reset custom set
How do I change the self-timer delay? Self-timer delay
How do I turn the speaker off? Beep
Can I reverse the electronic analog
exposure display? Reverse indicatorCan I display the menus in a different
language?Language
Can I save menu settings for use on a
different D700 camera?Save/load setting
Menus and DisplaysQuestion Key phrase
H d I i f i
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Question Key phrase
What do these indicators mean? Viewfinder, control
panel, shooting
information display
What information is in the shooting
information display?What does this warning mean?
Error messages and
displays
How much charge does the battery
have left?Battery level
How do I get more information about
the battery? Battery infoHow do I keep the file number from
being reset when I insert a new memory
card?File number sequen
How do I reset file numbering to zero?
How do I clean the camera or lens? Cleaning the camer
Taking PhotographsQuestion Key phrase
How many more shots can I take with
this card?
Number of exposur
remaining
How do I take bigger photographs?
Image quality and sHow can I get more photos on the
memory card?
Can I control how the camera focuses? Autofocus
Can I choose the focus point? Focus pointHow do I take a lot of photographs
quickly?Release mode
Can I change the frame advance rate? Shooting speed
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Question Key phrase
How do I freeze or blur moving objects?Exposure mode f
(shutter-priority a
How do I blur background details orkeep both foreground and background
in focus?
Exposure mode g(aperture-priority
Can I set both shutter speed and
aperture manually?
Exposure mode h
(manual)
Can I make photos brighter or darker? Exposure compe
How do I make a time exposure? Long time-expos(A)
Can I vary exposure or flash level
automatically over a series of photos?
Exposure and flas
bracketing
Can I create multiple copies of a photo
using different white balance settings?
White balance
bracketing
How do I adjust white balance? White balance
Can I take pictures with a flash? Flash photograph
mode, red-eye
reductionHow can I reduce red-eye?
How can I record multiple shots as a
single photograph?Multiple exposur
How do I reduce loss of brightness at
the edges of photographs?Vignette control
Can I pick the standard exposure level?Fine tune optima
exposure
How can I reduce blur? Exposure delay m
Can the flash be used at shutter speeds
faster than 1/250 s?Flash sync speed
Can I record an NEF copy of a
photograph while shooting JPEG +NEF (RAW)
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Viewing PhotographsQuestion Key phrase
Can I view my photographs on the
camera?Camera playback
Can I view more information about
photos?Photo info
Why do parts of my photos blink? Photo info, highligh
How do I get rid of an unwanted photo?Deleting individual
photos
Can I delete several photos at once? Delete
Can I zoom in on pictures to make sure
theyre in focus?Playback zoom
Can I protect photos from accidental
deletion?Protect
Can I hide selected photos? Hide imageHow do I tell if parts of my photos may
be overexposed?
Display mode:
highlights
How do I tell where the camera focused?Display mode: focu
point
Can I view photos as they are taken? Image review
Is there an automatic playback (slide
show) option?Slide show
Retouching PhotographsQuestion Key phrase
How do I bring out details in shadows in
backlit areas or areas outside the range
of the flash?
D-Lighting
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Question Key phrase
Can I use the camera to create JPEG
copies of NEF (RAW) photographs?Color balance
Can I overlay two photos to make asingle image? Image overlay
Viewing or Printing Photographs on Other Devices
Question Key phraseCan I view my photos on TV? Television playba
Can I view my photos in High
Definition?HDMI
How do I copy photos to my computer?Connecting to a
computer
How do I print photographs? Printing photogr
Can I print photos without a computer? Printing via USB
Can I print the date on my photographs? Time stamp
How do I order professional prints? Print set (DPOF)
Optional AccessoriesQuestion Key phrase
What optional flash units (Speedlights)
can I use?Optional flash un
What lenses can I use? Compatible lenseWhat AC adapters, battery packs,
remote cords, and viewfinder
accessories are available for my camera?
Other accessories
Approved memo
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Q&A Index .........................................................................
For Your Safety ................................................................
Notices..................................................................................
Introduction
Overview............................................................................
Getting to Know the Camera......................................Camera Body .............................................................
The Control Panel ....................................................
The Viewfinder Display..........................................
The Shooting Information Display ....................
The Command Dials ...............................................
Quick Start Guide............................................................
Tutorial
Camera Menus.................................................................Using Camera Menus .............................................
Help ..............................................................................
First Steps ..........................................................................Charge the Battery ..................................................
Insert the Battery .....................................................
Attach a Lens.............................................................
Basic Setup
Table of Contents
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Image Recording Options
Image Area....................................................................
Image Quality...............................................................Image Size.....................................................................
Focus
Focus Mode ..................................................................AF-Area Mode..............................................................
Focus Point Selection................................................
Focus Lock.....................................................................
Manual Focus...............................................................
Release Mode
Choosing a Release Mode .......................................
Continuous Mode.......................................................
Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) ....Self-Timer Mode..........................................................
Mirror up Mode ...........................................................
ISO Sensitivity
Choosing ISO Sensitivity Manually.......................
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control ...................................
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Long Time-Exposures....................................................
Autoexposure (AE) Lock...............................................
Exposure Compensation..............................................
Bracketing .........................................................................
White Balance
White Balance Options.................................................
Fine-Tuning White Balance.........................................Choosing a Color Temperature .................................
Preset Manual ..................................................................
Image Enhancement
Picture Controls...............................................................Creating Custom Picture Controls.....................
Active D-Lighting............................................................
Color Space.......................................................................
Flash Photography
The Built-in Flash .............................................................
Using the Built-in Flash.................................................
Flash Modes......................................................................Flash Compensation......................................................
FV Lock ...............................................................................
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More About Playback
Full-Frame Playback ..................................................
Photo Information......................................................Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom.................
Protecting Photographs from Deletion..............
Deleting Individual Photographs .........................
Connections
Connecting to a Computer .....................................Direct USB Connection .....................................
Wireless and Ethernet Networks ...................
Printing Photographs................................................Direct USB Connection .....................................
Viewing Photographs on TV...................................Standard Definition Devices ...........................
High-Definition Devices ...................................
Menu Guide
DThe Playback Menu: Managing Images.......
Delete .................................................................Playback Folder...............................................
Hide Image.......................................................
Display Mode ...................................................
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Active Folder.........................................................
File Naming...........................................................
Image Quality.......................................................
Image Size..............................................................
Image Area ............................................................
JPEG Compression..............................................
NEF (RAW) Recording ........................................
White Balance.......................................................
Set Picture Control..............................................
Manage Picture Control....................................Color Space ...........................................................
Active D-Lighting...............................................
Vignette Control..................................................
Long Exp. NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduc
High ISO NR...........................................................
ISO Sensitivity Settings .....................................
Live View ................................................................
Multiple Exposure...............................................
Interval Timer Shooting....................................
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Setting
Custom Setting Bank .........................................Reset Custom Settings ......................................
a: Autofocus...............................................................
a1: AF-C Priority Selection................................
a2: AF-S Priority Selection ................................
a3: Dynamic AF Area.........................................a4: Focus Tracking with Lock-On ..................
a5: AF Activation .................................................
a6: AF Point Illumination.................................
a7: Focus Point Wrap Around
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b5: Center-Weighted Area ..........................
b6: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure...............
c: Timers/AE Lock ................................................
c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L ...............
c2: Auto Meter-off Delay..............................
c3: Self-Timer Delay .......................................
c4: Monitor off Delay.....................................
d: Shooting/Display............................................
d1: Beep .............................................................
d2: Viewfinder Grid Display ........................d3: Screen Tips.................................................
d4: CL Mode Shooting Speed ....................
d5: Max. Continuous Release .....................
d6: File Number Sequence..........................
d7: Shooting Info Display ............................
d8: LCD Illumination......................................
d9: Exposure Delay Mode............................
d10: MB-D10 Battery Type ..........................
d11: Battery Order ..........................................
e: Bracketing/Flash .............................................
e1: Flash Sync Speed .....................................e2: Flash Shutter Speed................................
e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash.................
e4: Modeling Flash.........................................
e5: Auto Bracketing Set ................................
e6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M) ...................e7: Bracketing Order......................................
f: Controls...............................................................
f1:D Switch.....................................................
f2: Multi Selector Center Button
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f12: Reverse Indicators ......................................
BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup............................Format Memory Card ........................................
LCD Brightness.....................................................Clean Image Sensor............................................
Lock Mirror up for Cleaning ............................
Video Mode ...........................................................
HDMI........................................................................
World Time...........................................................
Language ...............................................................Image Comment .................................................
Auto Image Rotation ........................................
Dust off Ref Photo...............................................
Battery Info ............................................................
Wireless Transmitter ..........................................Image Authentication .......................................
Copyright Information......................................
Save/Load Settings.............................................
GPS ..........................................................................
Virtual Horizon .....................................................
Non-CPU Lens Data...........................................AF Fine Tune........................................................
Firmware Version ................................................
NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched CopiD-Lighting..............................................................
Red-Eye Correction.............................................Trim .........................................................................
Monochrome.......................................................
Filter Effects...........................................................
C l B l
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Technical Notes
Compatible Lenses ....................................................
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights).......................Other Accessories.......................................................
Caring for the Camera...............................................Storage....................................................................
Cleaning .................................................................
The Low-Pass Filter.............................................Clean Now .....................................................
Clean at Startup/Shutdown ....................
Manual Cleaning.............................................
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions...
Troubleshooting .........................................................Error Messages ............................................................
Appendix .......................................................................
Specifications...............................................................
Index..................................................................................
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For Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yours
others, read the following safety precautions in their entiretthis equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all th
the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe
precautions listed in this section are indicated by the follow
WARNINGS
A Keep the sun out of the frameKeep the sun well out of the frame
when shooting backlit subjects.
Sunlight focused into the camera
when the sun is in or close to the
frame could cause a fire.
A Do not look at the sun through the
viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong
light source through the
viewfinder could cause
permanent visual impairment.A Using the viewfinder diopter control
When operating the viewfinder
diopter control with your eye to
h i fi d h ld b
A Turn off immediately imalfunction
Should you notice
unusual smell com
equipment or AC a
(available separate
AC adapter and rembattery immediate
to avoid burns. Co
operation could re
After removing the
the equipment to a
authorized service inspection.
A Do not disassemble
Touching the prod
This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury,
warnings before using this Nikon product.A
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A Do not use in the presence of flammable
gas
Do not use electronic equipment
in the presence of flammable gas,
as this could result in explosion orfire.
A Keep out of reach of children
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in injury.
A Do not place the strap around the neck ofan infant or child
Placing the camera strap around
the neck of an infant or child
could result in strangulation.
A Observe proper precautions whenhandling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when
handling batteries for use in this
product:Use only batteries approved for
use in this equipment.
Do not short or disassemble the
battery.
Be sure the product is off before
replacing the battery. If you areusing an AC adapter, be sure it is
unplugged.
Do not attempt to insert the
metal objects su
hairpins.
Batteries are pro
when fully disch
damage to the premove the batt
charge remains.
When the batter
attach the termin
store in a cool, d
The battery mayimmediately afte
product has bee
power for an ext
Before removing
the camera off a
battery to cool.
Discontinue use
should you notic
the battery, such
or deformation.
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A Observe proper precautions when
handling the quick charger
Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with
a dry cloth. Continued use could
result in fire.
Do not handle the power cable or
go near the charger duringthunderstorms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in
electric shock.
Do not damage, modify, or
forcibly tug or bend the power
cable. Do not place it under
heavy objects or expose it to heat
or flame. Should the insulation be
damaged and the wires become
exposed, take the power cable to
a Nikon-authorized servicerepresentative for inspection.
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in fire or electric
shock.
Do not handle the plug or charger
with wet hands. Failure toobserve this precaution could
result in electric shock.
A Use appropriate cables
When connecting c
input and output ja
the cables provided
Nikon for the purpocompliance with p
regulations.
A CD-ROMs
CD-ROMs containin
manuals should noback on audio CD e
Playing CD-ROMs o
player could cause
damage the equip
A Observe caution when
Using the camera w
close contact with
other objects could
Using the flash clos
subjects eyes coul
temporary visual im
Particular care shou
observed when ph
infants, when the f
no less than one m
from the subject.
A Avoid contact with liquShould the monito
should be taken to
due to broken glas
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NoticesNo 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 Nikons prior
written permission.
Nikon reserves the right to change the
specifications of the hardware and
software described in these manuals at
any time and without prior notice.
Nikon will not be held
damages resulting froproduct.
While every effort has
ensure that the inform
manuals is accurate a
would appreciate it w
any errors or omission
of the Nikon represen
(address provided sep
Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Sta
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the u
that any changes or mto this device that are
approved by Nikon Co
void the users author
equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cable
by Nikon for your equ
other interface cables
limits of Class B Part 1
D70
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Notices for Customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numrique d
conforme la norme NM
Canada.Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries
This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately
The following apply only to users in European countries:
This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriatecollection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities charge of waste management.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that has been digi
reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device
punishable by law.
Items prohibited by law from being copied or
reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce papermoney, 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 arecirculated in a foreign country is
prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of thegovernment has been obtained, thecopying or reproduction or unused
postage stamps or post cards issued by
the government is prohibited.
Cautions on certain copies a
The government has is
on copies or reproductsecurities issued by priv
(shares, bills, checks, gi
etc.), commuter passes
tickets, except when a necessary copies are to
business use by a compnot copy or reproduce
issued by the governm
issued by public agenc
groups, ID cards, and tipasses and meal coupo
Comply with copyright noti
The copying or reprodi h d i
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or devices does not completely erase the original image data. Delesometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using c
available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of pdata. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the users responsibilit
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownershiperson, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or formthen completely refill it with images containing no private informexample, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pict
preset manual. Care should be taken to avoid injury when physidata storage devices.
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and includ
electronic circuitry.Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (incchargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified b
specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineeredoperate within the operational and safety requirements of this e
The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the
camera and may void your Nikon warranty.The use of third-partrechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic
shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the cam
or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leak
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a l
Nikon dealer.
A B f T ki I t t Pi t
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A Before Taking Important PicturesBefore taking pictures on important occasions (such as at w
before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensu
camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liabl
or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
A Life-Long LearningAs part of Nikons Life-Long Learning commitment to ong
support and education, continually-updated information is
line at the following sites:
For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/
For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product i
tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and gen
digital imaging and photography. Additional information mavailable from the Nikon representative in your area. See th
URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/
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OverviewThank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens ref
digital camera. Please be sure to read all instructions to get the most from the camera, and keep them whe
be read by all those who use the product.
D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories
Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specificallyyour Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to ope
operational and safety requirements.THEUSEOFNON-NIKONCOULDDAMAGEYOURCAMERAANDMAYVOIDYOUR NIKONWARRANT
G tti t K th C
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Getting to Know the CameTake a few moments to familiarize yourself with cam
and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark trefer to it as you read through the rest of the manua
Camera Body
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 Release mode dial.......................85
2 Release mode diallock release....................................85
3 QUAL (image quality/size)
button ......................................65, 70
8 BS-1 accessory
9 Power switch....10 Shutter-release
11 E (exposure co
button.................
Camera Body (Continued)
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Camera Body (Continued)
1 Built-in flash............................... 185
2 Flash pop-up button............... 185
3 M (flash mode) button ............ 185
Y(flash compensation)button .......................................... 190
4 Flash sync terminal
cover............................................. 384
5 T i i l
8 Connector cover .
9 HDMI mini-pin co
10 Video connector..
11USB connector.....
12 DC-IN connector f
optional AC adapt
or EH-5....................
l b
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
12
1 AF-assist illuminator ............... 290
Self-timer lamp ......................... 103
Red-eye reduction lamp........ 1882 Sub-command dial.....................16
3 Depth-of-field preview
button 115, 324
6 Battery-chambe
latch.....................
7 Contact cover foMB-D10 battery
8 CPU contacts
9 Mounting index
Camera Body (Continued)
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Camera Body (Continued)
1 Viewfinder .....................................45
2 Viewfinder eyepiece...................45
3 Eyepiece shutter lever...............45
4 O (delete) button............... 56, 236
Q (format) button.....................43
5 K (playback) button ....... 55, 218
6 M it 55 89 218
8 L (protect) butt
? (help) button .....
9 W (thumbnail/pl
zoom out) button
10 X (playback zoom
button.....................
11 J (OK) button
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1 Diopter adjustment control ....45
2 Metering selector..................... 113
3 A (AE/AF lock)
button ............................ 78, 79, 325
4 B (AF-ON) button ..........73, 96
5 Main command dial ...................16
6 Multi selector 28
8 Focus selector l
9 Memory card sl
10 AF-area mode s
11 Memory card ac
lamp ...................
12 R (information
settings display
The Control Panel
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The Control Panel1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1 Shutter speed ......................118, 121
Exposure compensation
value................................................. 128
Flash compensation value ....... 190
ISO sensitivity................................ 106
White balance fine-tuning ....... 146
Color temperature....................... 147
White balance preset
number............................................ 157
Number of shots in exposure
and flash bracketingsequence ........................................ 131
Number of shots in WB
bracketing sequence.................. 135
N b f i l f
4 Exposure mode .....
5 Image size................
6 Image quality .........
7 White balance fine
indicator...................
8 White balance ........
9 Number of exposu
remaining ................
Number of shots re
before memory bu
Capture mode indiPreset white balanc
recording indicator
Manual lens numb
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15
16
18
19
17
20
13 Aperture (f-number)..........119, 121
Aperture
(number of stops)...............120, 373
Exposure and flash
bracketing increment ................ 132
WB bracketing increment......... 136
Number of shots per
interval ............................................ 206
Maximum aperture
(non-CPU lenses) ......................... 212
14Aperture stop indicator.... 120, 373
15 Flash compensation
indicator.......................................... 190
16 Exposure compensation
i di 128
20 MB-D10 battery
21 Battery indicator
22 Interval timer ind
23 Electronic analog
display..................
Exposure compeExposure and fla
bracketing prog
indicator ..............
WB bracketing p
indicator ..............
Tilt indicator........
24 Beep indicator
25 GPS connection
26 Exposure and fla
The Viewfinder Display
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The Viewfinder Display
1 2 3
4
5 6 7 8 109 141311 1512
18 19 20 2321 22
1 Framing grid (displayed when 16 Number of expo
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D N B tt
1 Framing grid (displayed when
On is selected for Custom
Setting d2; not displayed when
DX format (24 16) is selectedfor Image area; pg. 58).......... 298
2 AF area brackets ...................45, 94
3 12-mm reference circle for
center-weighted metering... 112
4 Focus points........................ 76, 289
5 Focus indicator......................53, 82
6 Metering...................................... 112
7 Autoexposure (AE) lock .........126
8 Shutter speed lock icon......... 326
9 Shutter speed...................118, 121
10 Aperture lock icon ...................326
11 Aperture (f-number) ......119, 121
Aperture
(number of stops) .............120, 373
12 Exposure mode......................... 114
13 Flash compensationindicator ...................................... 190
14 Exposure compensation
indicator ...................................... 128
15 ISO sensitivity ............................ 106
16 Number of expo
remaining..........
Number of shot
before memory White balance r
indicator.............
Exposure comp
value....................
Flash compensa
17 Flash-ready ind18 FV lock indicato
19 Flash sync indic
20 Aperture stop in
21 Electronic analo
display ...............Exposure comp
display ...............
Tilt indicator........
22 Battery indicato
23
Auto ISO sensitiindicator.............
24 K (appears wh
remains for ove
exposures).........
The Shooting Information Displ
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g pShooting information, including shutter
speed, aperture, the number of exposures
remaining, buffer capacity, and AF-areamode, is displayed in the monitor when the
R button is pressed.Press theR buttonagain to change selected settings (pg. 15).To clear shooting information from the
monitor, press theR button a third time orpress the shutter-release button halfway.At default smonitor will turn off automatically if no operations ar
for about 10 seconds.
31 2 4 5 6 7 8
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11
12
10
16
17
1819
20
131415
1 Exposure mode......................... 114
2 Flexible program indicator... 117
3 Shutter speed lock icon......... 326
4 Shutter speed...................118, 121Exposure compensationvalue ............................................. 128Flash compensation value.... 190Number of shots in bracketingsequence............................131, 135
Focal length(non-CPU lenses)...................... 212Color temperature................... 147
5 Color temperatureindicator ...................................... 147
6Aperture stop indicator....120, 373
7 Aperture lock icon ...................326
8 Aperture (f-number) ......119, 121Aperture
10 Camera battery
11 MB-D10 batterydisplay ...............
MB-D10 battery12 K (appears wh
remains for oveexposures).........
13 Number of exporemaining ........
Manual lens nu14 Auto-area AF in
Focus points indAF-area mode i3D-tracking ind
15White balance..White balance findicator.............
16 Image quality ...
The Shooting Information Display (Continued)
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30
31
32
33
28
29
34
35
43
44
3738 36
21 22 23 24 25 2627
42
41
40
39
21 ISO sensitivity indicator.........106
Auto ISO sensitivity indicator........................................................ 108
22 Exposure compensation
indicator ...................................... 128
23 Flash compensation
indicator ...................................... 19024 Exposure and flash
bracketing indicator................ 131
WB bracketing indicator........ 135
25 GPS connection indicator ..... 214
26
Metering...................................... 11227 Beep indicator........................ 298
28 Multiple exposure indicator...200
29 Interval timer indicator.......... 206
32 Active D-Lighting
33 Color space indica
34 Depth-of-field pre
assignment ...........
35 Fn button assignm
36 AE-L/AF-L button
assignment ...........37 Picture Control ind
38 Long exposure no
indicator.................
39 Custom settings b
40 Shooting menu ba41 High ISO noise red
indicator.................
42 FV lock indicator .
The Quick Settings Display
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To change settings for the items listed
below, press the R button in the shooting
information display.
Highlight items usingthe multi selector and pressJ to jump to
the menu for the highlighted item.
45678
1
2
39
10
1 Active D-Lighting..................... 1802 Color space................................. 181
3 Depth-of-field preview button
assignment................................. 324
4 Fn button assignment............. 320
5 AE-L/AF-L buttonassignment................................. 325
6 Picture Control.7 Long exposure
reduction...........
8 Custom setting
9 Shooting menu
10 High ISO noise
The Command Dials
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The main- and sub-command dials are used alone or
combination with other controls to adjust a variety of
QUAL buttonImage quality/
size
ISO buttonISO sensitivity
WBbuttonWhite balance
M buttonFlash mode/
Flash
compensation
Sub-comm
Main comma
Image Quality and SizeP th QUAL b tt d t t th d di l
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Press the QUALbutton and rotate the command dials.
Set imagequality
(pg. 65)
Choose an image
size (pg. 70)
ISO SensitivityPress the ISObutton and rotate the main command d
Set ISO
sensitivity
(pg. 106)
QUAL button Main command dial C
+
QUAL button Sub-command dial C
+
ISO button C
+
Main command dial
ExposureP th I b tt d t t th i d d
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Press theIbutton and rotate the main command d
the exposure mode.
Choose the
exposure mode
(pg. 114)
Use the command dials to adjust exposure.
Choose a
combination ofaperture and
shutter speed
(exposure mode
P; pg. 117)
Choose a shutter
speed (exposure
mode S or M;
pp. 118, 121)
I button Main command dial Co
+
Exposure
mode e
Main
command dial
Co
+
+
Exposure
mode f or h
Main
command dial
Co
Set exposure
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compensation
(pg. 128)
Activate or
cancel
bracketing/
select number
of shots in
bracketing
sequence
(pp. 131, 134)
Select
bracketing
exposure
increment(pg. 132)
A The Fn ButtonDepending on the option selected for Custom Setting f5
button, pg. 320), the Fn button and command dials can b
E button Main command dial C
+
Fn button Main command dial C
+
Fn button Sub-command dial C
+
White BalancePress the WB button and rotate the command dials
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Press the WBbutton and rotate the command dials.
Choose a whitebalance setting
(pg. 141)
Fine-tune
white balance
(pg. 146), set
color
temperature(pg. 147), or
choose a white
balance preset (pg. 157)
Flash SettingsPress the Mbutton and rotate the command dials.
Choose flash
mode (pg. 185)
WB button Main command dial Co
+
WB button Sub-command dial Co
+
M button Main command dial Co
+
Attaching the AN-D700 Camer
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Attach the camera strap securely to the two eyelets
body as shown below.
The BM-9 Monitor CoverA clear plastic cover is provided with the camerato keep the monitor clean and protect it when
the camera is not in use. To attach the cover,
insert the projection on the top of the cover into
the matching indentation above the camera
monitor (q) and press the bottom of the cover
until it clicks into place (w).
Quick Start Guide
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Follow these steps for a quick start with your camera.
1 Charge the battery (pg. 32).
2 Insert the battery (pg. 34).
3 Attach a lens(pg. 36).
4 Insert a memory card (pg. 41).
Front
6 Check camera settings (pp. 46, 49).
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7 Select single-servo autofocus (pp. 51, 72).
Rotate the focus-mode selector to S (single-serv
8 Focus and shoot(pp. 53, 54).
Press the shutter-release
button halfway to focus, thenpress the shutter-release
button the rest of the way
down to take the photograph.
9 View thephotograph (pg. 55).
Control panel Vie
Exposure mode
Image sizeImage quality
White balance
Number of exp
Battery level
Focu
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sTutorialThis section describes how to use the camera menus
the camera for use, and how to take your first picturthem back.
Camera Menus ......................................................
Using Camera Menus ....................................................
Help .....................................................................................
First Steps ..............................................................
Charge the Battery .........................................................
Insert the Battery ............................................................
Attach a Lens....................................................................
Basic Setup........................................................................
Insert a Memory Card....................................................
Adjust Viewfinder Focus...............................................
Basic Photography and Playback......................
Camera Menus
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Most shooting, playback, and setup options
can be accessed from the camera menus.To view the menus, press theG button.G bu
Choose from playback, shooting,
Custom Settings, setup, retouch,
and My menus (see following
page).
TabsSlider shows position
menu.
Cur
are
icon
If Q icon is displayed, help for
current item can be viewed by
pressingL (Q) button (pg. 31).
QOptions in current m
Menu options
MenusThe following menus are available:
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Menu Description
D Playback Adjust playback settings and man(pg. 260).
C Shooting Adjust shooting settings (pg. 268)
A Custom Settings Personalize camera settings (pg. 2
B SetupFormat memory cards and perfor
setup (pg. 331).N Retouch
Create retouched copies of existin
(pg. 349).
O My MenuCreate a menu of custom options
desired, a menu of recently-used s
displayed in place ofMy Menu (p
Using Camera Menus
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Menu Controls
The multi selector andJ
button are used to navigate
Navigating the MenusFollow the steps below to navigate the menus.
1 Display the menus.Press theG button to display the
menus.
2 Highlight the icon for thecurrent menu
Move cursor up
Cancel and returnto previous menu
Select
highlighted itemor display sub-
menu
Select
highlighted
item
Sele
item
J
Move cursor down
Multi selector
G bu
3 Select a menu.
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Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.
4 Position the cursor in theselected menu.
Press2
to position the cursorin the selected menu.
5 Highlight a menu item.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight amenu item.
6 Display options.Press 2 to display options for
the selected menu item.
8 Select the highlighted item.P J l h hi hli h d i
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PressJ to select the highlighted item.To exit without making a selection,
press theG button.
Note the following points:
Menu items that are displayed in gray are not curren While pressing2 or the center of the multi selector g
the same effect as pressingJ, there are some cases
selection can only be made by pressing J.
To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, pre
shutter-release button halfway (pg. 54).
J butt
HelpIf a Q icon is displayed at the bottom left
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p y
corner of the monitor, help can be
displayed by pressing theL (Q) button.Adescription of the currently selected optionor menu will be displayed while the button
is pressed.Press 1 or 3 to scroll throughthe display.
L b
First Steps
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Charge the BatteryThe camera is powered by an EN-EL3e rechargeable L(supplied).
The EN-EL3e is not fully charged at shipment.To maxshooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH
charger before use.About two and a quarter hours arfully recharge the battery when no charge remains.
1 Plug the charger in.
Insert the AC adapter plug into thebattery charger and plug the power
cable into an electrical outlet.
2 Remove the terminal cover.Remove the terminal cover from the
3 Insert the battery.Insert the battery into the charger The
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Insert the battery into the charger.TheCHARGE lamp will blink while the battery
charges.
4 Remove the battery when chargingis complete.
Charging is complete when the CHARGElamp stops blinking.Remove the batteryand unplug the charger.
Insert the Battery
1 Turn the camera off Power switch
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1 Turn the camera off.
Always turn the camera offbefore inserting or removing
batteries.
2 Open the battery-chamber cover.Open the battery-chamber cover on the
bottom of the camera.
3 Insert the battery.Insert the battery as shown at right.
4 Close the battery-chamber cover.
Power switch
D The Battery and ChargerRead and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xviiix
this manual.To prevent short-circuits, replace the termin
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the battery is not in use.
Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0
above 40C (104F).Charge indoors at ambient temperatvicinity of 535C (4195F); for best results, charge the b
temperatures above 20C (68F).Battery capacity may temthe battery is charged at low temperatures or used at a te
below the temperature at which it was charged. If the baat a temperature below 5C (41F), the battery life indicat
info (pg. 340) display may show a temporary decrease.
The battery may be hot immediately after use.Wait for thbefore recharging.
Use the charger with compatible batteries only.Unplug wD Incompatible BatteriesThis camera can not be used with EN-EL3 or EN-EL3a rech
batteries for the D100, D70 series, or D50 or with the MS-
holder.
A EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion BatteriesThe supplied EN-EL3e shares information with compatibl
enabling the camera to show battery charge state in six le
The Battery info option in the setup menu details battery
life, and the number of pictures taken since the battery w
(pg. 340).
Attach a LensCare should be taken to prevent dust from entering th
h h l i d
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when the lens is removed.
1 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera boAfter confirming that the camera is off, remove th
cap from the lens and remove the camera body ca
2 Attach the lens.
Keeping the mountingmark on the lens
aligned with the
mounting mark on the
camera body, position
the lens in the camerasbayonet mount.Beingcareful not to press the
lens release b tton
wq
3 Remove the lens cap. q
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Detaching the LensBe sure the camera is off when removing or
exchanging lenses.To remove the lens, pressand hold the lens release button while turningthe lens clockwise. After removing the lens,
replace the lens caps and camera body cap.
D CPU Lenses with Aperture RingsIn the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring
aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number).Seefor details.
A LensAn AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lensmanual for illustrative purposes.
w
q
Focal length
scale Focal length inde
Mounting index
Lens cap CPU contacts(p
Basic SetupThe language option in the setup menu is automatica
highlighted the first time menus are displayed Choos
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highlighted the first time menus are displayed. Choos
and set the time and date.Note that if the time and dset,Bwill blink in the monitor and the time and datwith photographs will be incorrect.
1 Turn the camera on.
2 Select Language.PressG to display the camera menus,
then select Language in the setup
menu. For information on using menus,see Using Camera Menus (pg. 28).
Power switch
G bu
4 Select World time.Select World time and press2.
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5 Set time zone.A time-zone selection dialog
will be displayed.Press 4 or 2to highlight the local time zone
(the UTC field shows the
difference between the
selected time zone and
Coordinated Universal Time, or
UTC, in hours) and pressJ.
6 Turn daylight saving timeon or off.
Daylight saving time options
will be displayed.Daylightsaving time is off by default; if
daylight saving time is in effect in the local timeto highlight On and pressJ.
7
8 Set date format.Press 1 or 3 to choose the
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order in which the year, month,
and day will be displayed and
pressJ.
9 Exit to shooting mode.
Press the shutter-release button halfwayto exit to shooting mode.
AThe Clock BatteryThe camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargea
source, which is charged as necessary when the main batte
or the camera is powered by an optional EH-5a or EH-5 AC a
Insert a Memory CardThe camera stores photographs on Type I Compact
cards (available separately; pg 390) Type II Compa
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cards (available separately; pg. 390).Type II Compaand microdrives can not be used.The following sechow to insert and format a memory card.1 Turn the camera off.
Always turn the camera off
before inserting or removing
memory cards.
2 Open the card slot cover.Slide the card slot cover out (q) and
open the card slot (w).
3 Insert the memory card.Insert the memory card with the front
label toward the monitor (q).When thememory card is fully inserted, the eject
button will pop up (w) and the greenaccess lamp will light briefly.
Power switch
Acce
4 Close the card slot cover.Close (q) and latch (w) the card slot
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cover.
Removing Memory Cards
1 Turn the camera off.Confirm that the access lamp is off and
turn the camera off.
2 Remove the memory card.Open the memory card slot cover and
press the eject button (q) to partially
eject the card (w).The memory card canthen be removed by hand.Do not pushon the memory card while pressing theeject button.Failure to observe this precaution cothe camera or memory card.
Formatting Memory CardsMemory cards must be formatted before first use.Fas described below.
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D Formatting Memory CardsFormatting memory cards permanently deletes any data theBe sure to copy any photographs and other data you wishcomputer before proceeding (pg. 238).
1Turn the camera on.
2 Press theQ buttons.Hold theQ (I and O)buttons down simultaneously
for approximately twoseconds.
A blinkingCwill appear in the shutter-speedthe control panel and viewfinder. To exit withouthe memory card, wait six seconds (the default
C stops blinking or press any button other th(I and O) buttons.
3
Power switch
O button
D Memory Cards Memory cards may be hot after use.Observe due caution
removing memory cards from the camera.
Memory cards that have been formatted in a computer or
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Memory cards that have been formatted in a computer or
must be reformatted in the camera before they can be userecording or playback.
Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory
remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera o
or disconnect the power source during formatting or whil
being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer.Failurethese precautions could result in loss of data or in damageor card.
Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or meta
Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.
Do not apply force to the card casing.Failure to observe tcould damage the card.
Do not expose to water, heat, high levels of humidity, or d
A No Memory CardIf no memory card is inserted, the control panel
and viewfinder will showS. If the camera is
turned off with a charged EN-EL3e battery andno memory card inserted,Swill be
displayed in the control panel.
A See AlsoSee page 332 for information on formatting memory cards
Format memory card option in the setup menu.
Adjust Viewfinder FocusThe camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to individual differences in vision.Check that the disp
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viewfinder is in focus before shooting.
1 Lift the diopter adjustment control.Remove the lens cap, turn the cameraon, and pull the diopter adjustment
control out (q).
2 Focus the viewfinder.Rotate the diopter control until theviewfinder display, focus points, and AF
area brackets are in sharp focus.
3 Replace the diopter adjustmentcontrol.Push the diopter adjustment control
b k (e)
A
Basic Photography and Pla
Turn the Camera On
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Turn the Camera OnBefore taking photographs, turn the camera on and c
battery level and number of exposures remaining as d
below.
1 Turn the camera on.Turn the camera on.Thecontrol panel will turn on and
the display in the viewfinder
will light.
2 Check the battery level.Check the battery level in the control
panel or viewfinder.
Icon *
DescriptionControl panel Viewfinder
L Battery fully charged.
K Battery partially dischargJ
I
Low battery Prepare to c
Power switch
3 Check the number of exposuresremaining.
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The exposure-count displays in the
control panel and viewfinder show
the number of photographs that
can be taken at current settings.When this number reaches zero, A
will flash in the exposure-count
displays while the shutter-speed
displays will show a blinkingn
orj.
A LCD IlluminatorsHolding the power switch in theD
position activates the exposure meters
and control panel backlights (LCD
Power switch
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illuminators), allowing the display to beread in the dark.After the powerswitch is released, the illuminator will
remain lit for six seconds (at default
settings) while the camera exposure
meters are active or until the shutter is released or the powe
rotated toD again.
A Auto Meter OffAt default settings, the shutter speed and aperture displays
panel and viewfinder will turn off if no operations are perfor
six seconds (auto meter off ), reducing the drain on the batt
shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display in t(pg. 54).
The length of time before the exposure meters turn off auto
be adjusted using Custom Setting c2 (Auto meter-off delayA Camera Off DisplayIf the camera is turned off with a battery and
6 s
Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Expo
Adjust Camera SettingsThis tutorial describes how to take photos at defaul
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1 Check camera settings.
Default settings are listed below.
Option Default Description
Image
quality
NORM(JPEG
normal)
Record JPEG images at a compreof roughly 1 : 8 (Size priority sel
JPEG compression).Ideal for snImage size
L
(Large)
FX format images are 4,256 2,8
size.
ISO
sensitivity 200ISO sensitivity (digital equivalent
speed) set to ISO 200.
White
balance
v
(Auto)
White balance is adjusted autom
natural colors under most types
Exposure
mode
e
(Programmed
auto)
Camera automatically adjusts shu
and aperture for optimal exposu
situations.
Control panel Vie
Exposure mode
Image size
Image quality
White balance
2 Choose exposure mode e.Press theI button and rotate the
main command dial to select exposure
I
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main command dial to select exposure
mode e.The camera will automaticallyadjust shutter speed and aperture foroptimal exposure in most situations.
3 Choose single framerelease mode.
Hold the release mode dial lock
release down and turn therelease mode dial to S (single
frame).At this setting, thecamera will take one
photograph each time the
shutter-release button ispressed.
4 Choose single-point AF.
Rotate the AF-area modeselector until it clicks into place
pointing toK (single-point
Ma
dia
Release mode dia
Release mode dia
lock release
AF-area mode
selector
5 Choose single-servoautofocus.
Rotate the focus-mode selector
Focus-mode
selector
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Rotate the focus mode selector
until it clicks into place
pointing to S (single-servo
autofocus).At this setting, thecamera will automatically focus
on the subject in the selected
focus point when the shutter-release button is
halfway.Pictures can only be taken when the cfocus.
6 Choose matrix metering.Rotate the metering selector toa (matrix metering).Matrixmetering uses information
from the 1,005-segment RGB
sensor to ensure optimalresults for the entire frame.
Metering selec
Ready the CameraWhen framing photographs in the
viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right
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hand and cradle the camera body or lenswith your left.Keep your elbows proppedlightly against your torso for support and
place one foot half a pace ahead of the other
to keep you upper body stable.
Hold the camera as shown at right when
framing photographs in portrait (tall)
orientation.
For information on framing photographs in
the monitor, see page 89.
Focus and Shoot
1 Press the shutter-release button
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release button
halfway to focus
(pg. 54).
At default settings, the
camera will focus on the
subject in the centerfocus point.Frame a
photo in the viewfinder
with the main subject positioned in the center f
press the shutter-release button halfway.If theto focus, a beep will sound and the in-focus indappear in the viewfinder.If the subject is dark, illuminator may light automatically to assist the
operation.
While the shutter-release button is pressed half
focus will lock and the number of exposures tha
Viewfinder display DescriptionI Subject in focus.
2 Focus point is between came
4 Focus point is behind subject
2 4
(blinks)Camera unable to focus on su
point using autofocus.
Focus
indicator
2 Press the shutter-releasebutton the rest of the way
down to shoot.
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Smoothly press the shutter-
release-button the rest of the
way down to take the picture.While the photograph is being
recorded to the memory card, the access lamp nex
slot cover will light.
D The Memory Card Access LampDo not eject the memory card, turn the camera off, or remo
disconnect the power source until the memory card access l
out.
A Th Sh tt R l B tt
Viewing Photographs
1 Press theK button.
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A photograph will be displayed in the monitor.
2 View additional pictures.Additional pictures can be
displayed by pressing 4 or 2.
To view additional information
on the current photograph,
press 1 and 3 (pg. 220).
To end playback and return to shooting mode, p
shutter-release button halfway.
100ND70015/07/2
AUTO
Deleting Unwanted
Photographs
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To delete the photograph currently displayed in the m
the O button.Note that photographs can not be recodeleted.
1 Display the photograph.Display the photograph you wish to delete as des
Viewing Photographs on the previous page.
2 Delete the photograph.Press the O button.A confirmation dialog will be
K button
O button
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Image RecordingOptions
This section describes how to choose image area, q
Image Area ............................................................Image Quality.........................................................
Image Size..............................................................
Image AreaThe cameras FX format (36.0 23.9 mm)
image sensor can be used to record pictures
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with an image area (picture angle)
equivalent to a 35 mm (135) format film
camera.Image area is selected using theImage area option in the shooting menu.Atthe default setting ofAuto DX crop, the camera will a
crop pictures to the DX picture angle when a DX form
attached.The Choose image area option can be use35 mm picture angle.
Auto DX Crop
Choose whether to automatically select a DX crop whis attached.
Option Description
On
(default)
Camera automatically selects DX crop when DX le
attached.
Off Crop selected for Choose image area is used.
Choose Image AreaChoose the image area used when Offis selected fo
crop (pg. 61).
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A The DX Format CropIfAuto (the default setting) or On is selected for Custom
point illumination) the DX format crop is shown by a fra
Option Description
cFX format
(36x24)
Images are recorded in FX
format using the full area of the
image sensor (36.0 23.9 mm),
producing a picture angle
equivalent to a Nikkor lens on a
35 mm format camera.Theedges of pictures taken with DXformat lenses will be blacked
out.
aDX format
(24x16)
An area at the center of the
image sensor 23.5 15.6 mm(shown by the DX format crop
in the viewfinder) is used to
record pictures in DX format.To calculate the approximate
focal length of the lens in
35 mm format, multiply by 1.5.
A DX LensesDX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and
picture angle than lenses for 35 mm format cameras.IfAutoff and FX format (36 24) is selected for Image area whe
attached, the edges of the image may be eclipsed.This may
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apparent in the viewfinder, but when the images are played
notice a drop in resolution or that the edges of the picture a
out.
DX formimage
FX form
image
DX format
FX format
Image area can be set using the Image area option
shooting menu or (if image area is assigned to the F
pressing the Fn button and rotating the main comm
Th I A M
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The Image Area Menu1 Select Image area.
Highlight Image area in the
shooting menu (pg. 268) and
press 2.
2 Choose an option.Highlight Auto DX crop or
Choose image area andpress 2.
3 Adjust settings.Choose an option and pressJ.The selected crop is displayed
in the viewfinder (pg. 59).
The Fn Button
1 Assign image area to the Fn button.Select Choose image area for Custom
S tti f5 A i FUNC b tt
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Setting f5, Assign FUNC. button >FUNC. button + dials (pg.323).
2 Choose the image area.Press the Fn button and rotate
the main command dial until
the desired crop is displayed
in the viewfinder (pg. 59).This operation can not beperformed while a multiple
exposure is being recorded
(pg. 201).
The option currently selected for
image area can be viewed by pressingthe Fn button to display the image
area in the viewfinder, control panel,
or shooting information display. FX
format is displayed as 36 24, DX
format as 24 16.
MaFn button
D Auto DX CropThe Fn button can not be used to select image area when
attached and Auto DX crop is on.
A The Fn, Depth-of-Field Preview, and AE-L/AF-L Button
Changes to image area settings can be made using the Fn
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Changes to image area settings can be made using the Fndefault setting, see Custom Setting f5, Assign FUNC. butt
depth-of-field preview button (Custom setting f6, Assign
button, pg. 324), or the AE-L/AF-L button (Custom Setting f
AF-L button, pg. 325).Note that some button press opcombined with options using +dials.A Image SizeImage size varies with the option selected for image area
Image QualityThe following image quality options are available:
Option File type Description
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Option File type Description
NEF (RAW) NEF
Raw data from the image sensor ar
directly to the memory card in Nik
Format (NEF).Use with images thatransferred to a computer for print
processing.Note that once transfecomputer, NEF (RAW) images can o
viewed using compatible software
ViewNX (supplied; pg. 238) or Capt
(available separately; pg. 388).
TIFF (RGB) TIFF(RGB)
Record uncompressed TIFF-RGB im
depth of 8 bits per channel (24-bit supported by a wide variety of ima
applications.
JPEG fine
JPEG
Record JPEG images at a compress
roughly 1:4 (fine image quality). *
JPEG normal Record JPEG images at a compressroughly 1:8 (normal image quality)
JPEG basicRecord JPEG images at a compress
roughly 1:16 (basic image quality).
NEF (RAW)+
JPEG fine
NEF/JPEG
Two images are recorded, one NEF
and one fine-quality JPEG image.
NEF (RAW)+JPEG normal
Two images are recorded, one NEFand one normal-quality JPEG imag
NEF (RAW)+ Two images are recorded, one NEF
Image quality is set by pressing
the QUAL button and rotating the
main command dial until the
desired setting is displayed in the
control panel
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control panel.
QUAL button
C
A NEF (RAW) RecordingThe NEF (RAW) recording item in the shooting menu contr
compression (pg. 67) and bit depth (pg. 68) for NEF (RAW) im
A JPEG Compression
JPEG images can be compressed for relatively uniform file s
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JPEG images can be compressed for relatively uniform file simage quality.TheJPEG compression option in the shootibe used to choose the type of compression (pg. 67).
A NEF (RAW)+JPEGWhen photographs taken at NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine, NEF (R
normal, or NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic are viewed on the camJPEG image will be displayed.When photographs taken at are deleted, both NEF and JPEG images will be deleted.
A +NEF (RAW)If+NEF (RAW) is selected for Custom Setting f5
(Assign FUNC. button, pg. 320) and imagequality is set toJPEG fine,JPEG normal, or
JPEG basic, an NEF (RAW) copy will be recorded
with the next picture taken after the Fn button is
pressed.RAW will be displayed in the controlpanel until the picture is taken.
To exit withoutrecording an NEF (RAW) copy, press the Fn
button again before taking the picture.Thisfunction can also be assigned to the depth-of-
field preview button (pg. 324) or the AE-L/AF-L
button (pg. 325).
Fn but
The JPEG Compression MenuTheJPEG compression item in the shooting menu
following options for JPEG images:
Option Description
Images are compressed to produ
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The NEF (RAW) Recording Menu: TypeThe NEF (RAW) recording > Type item in the shoot
offers the following compression options for NEF (R
OSize priority
(default)
Images are compressed to produ
uniform file size.Quality varies wrecorded.
P Optimal qualityOptimal image quality.File size scene recorded.
Option Description
N
Lossless
compressed
(default)
NEF images are compressed using
algorithm, reducing file size by ab
with no effect on image quality.
O Compressed
NEF images are compressed using
reversible algorithm, reducing file4055% with almost no effect on
UncompressedNEF images are not compressed.increases slightly.
The NEF (RAW) Recording Menu: NEF (RAW) Bit DepthThe NEF (RAW) recording > NEF (RAW)bit depth ite
shooting menu offers the following bit-depth options
(RAW) images:
Option Description
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Option Description
q12-bit
(default)NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit-dep
r 14-bit
NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit-dep
producing files larger than 12-bit files but in
color data recorded.
Image SizeImage size is measured in pixels.Choose from Largoption), Medium, or Small (note that image size var
on the option selected for Image area, pg. 58):
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on the option selected for Image area, pg. 58):
Image area Option Size (pixels) Print s
FX format
(36 24)
L 4,256 2,832 54.1 36
M 3,184 2,120 40.4 26
S 2,128 1,416 27.0 1
DX format
(24 16)
L 2,784 1,848 35.4 2
M 2,080 1,384 26.4 1
S 1,392 920 17.7 1
* Approximate size when printed at 200 dpi.Print size in incsize in pixels divided by printer resolution in dots per inch
1 inch = approximately 2.54 cm).Print size decreases as priincreases.
Image size can be set by pressing
the QUAL button and rotating the
sub-command dial until the
desired option is displayed in the
control panel.
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control panel.
Su
di
QUAL button
Co
NFocus
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Focus Controlling How the Camera FocusesThis section describes the options that control how
focuses.
Focus Mode ...........................................................
AF-Area Mode .......................................................
Focus Point Selection ..........................................
Focus Lock .............................................................
Manual Focus ........................................................
Focus ModeFocus mode is controlled by the
focus-mode selector on the front of
the camera. There are two
Focus-mode selec
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autofocus (AF) modes, in which thecamera focuses automatically
when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway, and one manual
focus mode, in which focus must be adjusted manualfocusing ring on the lens:
Option Description
S
Single-servo
AF
Camera focuses when shutter-
release button is pressed halfway.
Focus locks when in-focus
indicator (I) appears inviewfinder, and remains locked
while shutter-release button is
pressed halfway (focus lock).Atdefault settings, shutter can onlybe released when in-focus
indicator is displayed (focus
priority).
CContinuous-
servo AF
Camera focuses continuously while shutter-re
is pressed halfway.
If subject moves, camera predictive focus tracking (pg. 73) to predict fin
subject and adjust focus as necessary.At defshutter can be released whether or not subje
F
in
Choose single-servo AF for landscapes and other
jects. Continuous-servo AF may be a better choice w
moving subjects. Manual focus is recommended wh
is unable to focus using autofocus.
A TheB Button
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AAutofocus can also be activated by pressing the
B button.
A Predictive Focus TrackingIn continuous-servo AF, the camera will initiate predictive
the subject moves toward or away from the camera whilerelease button is pressed halfway or theB button is pr
allows the camera to track focus while attempting to pred
subject will be when the shutter is released.
A See Also
For information on using focus priority in continuous-servCustom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, pg. 283).Fousing release priority in single-servo AF, see Custom Setti
priority selection, pg. 284).For information on preventifrom focusing when the shutter-release button is pressed
Custom Setting a5 (AF activation, pg. 287).
AF-Area ModeAF-area mode determines how the
focus point is selected in autofocus
mode. To select the AF-area mode,
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rotate the AF-area mode selector.The following options are available:
Mode Description
K
Single-
point AF
User selects focus point manually; camera foc
subject in selected focus point only.Use for recompositions with subjects that will stay in se
point.
I
Dynamic-
area AF
In continuous-servo AF (pg 72), user selects focumanually; if subject briefly leaves selected fo
camera will focus based on information from
points.Number of focus points used can be 9, 21, and 51 using Custom Setting a3 (Dyna
pg. 285).If51 points (3D-tracking) is selectCustom Setting a3, focus point will be select
automatically using 3D-tracking.
In single-servo AF, user selects focus point man
focuses on subject in selected focus point on
H
Camera automatically detects
subject and selects focus point.Iftype G or D lens is used (pg. 370),camera can distinguish human
AF-area mode sel
A AF-Area ModeAF-area mode is shown in the shooting
information display when theR button is
pressed.
AF-aindic
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AF-area mode
K Single-point AF
IDynamic
-area AF *
Custom Setting a3 (Dynamic AF area, p
9 points
(default)
21 points
51 points
51 points (3D-tracking)
H Auto-area AF
* Only active focus point is displayed in the viewfinder.Rempoints provide information to assist focus operation.
indic
Focus Point SelectionThe camera offers a choice of 51
focus points that together cover a
wide area of the frame. The focusi b l d ll
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point can be selected manually,allowing photographs to be
composed the main subject
positioned almost anywhere in the
frame (single-point and dynamic-area AF), or automatarea AF; note that manual focus point detection is not
when auto-area AF is selected).To select the focus po1
Rotate the focus selector
lock to .
This allows the multi selector to
be used to select the focus
point.
2 Select the focus point.Use the multi selector to select
the focus point.At defaultsettings, the center focus point
can be selected by pressing the
t f th lti l t
AF-area mode sel
Focus selector loc
A See AlsoFor information on choosing when the focus point is illum
Custom Setting a6 (AF point illumination, pg. 288).For setting focus-point selection to wrap around, see Custo
(Focus point wrap-around, pg. 288).For information onnumber of focus points that can be selected using the muC t S tti 8 (AF i t l ti 289) F i f
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Custom Setting a8 (AF point selection, pg. 289).For infochanging the role of the multi selector center button, see
f2 (Multi selector center button, pg. 318).
Focus LockFocus lock can be used to change the composition aft
making it possible to focus on a subject that will not b
point in the final composition. It can also be used wha tofoc s s stem is nable to foc s (pg 80)
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autofocus system is unable to focus (pg. 80).1 Focus.
Position the subject in the selected focuspoint and press the shutter-release
button halfway to initiate focus.
2 Check that the in-focus indicator(I) appears in the viewfinder.
Single-servo AFFocus will lock automatically
when the in-focus indicator
appears, and remain locked
until you remove your finger
from the shutter-releasebutton.Pressing the AE-L/AF-L button while the shbutton is pressed halfway will lock both focus and
Continuous-servo AF
Press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock both
focus and exp