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Page 1 - User's Manual

DIGITAL CAMERAEnUser's ManualPrinted in JapanSB3I01(11)6MB19111-01No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for bri

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viiiLanguage ... 277Auto Image Rotation ...

Page 3 - Package Contents

80ZThe selected value is shown in the viewfinder while the dial is in motion.At values other than 0, the 0 at the center of the exposure indicators wi

Page 4 - Table of Contents

r81rWhite BalanceWhite balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended with most light

Page 5 - Exposure 75

82rWhite balance is set by pressing the L (U) button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the information disp

Page 6 - Other Shooting Options 133

83rA Studio Flash LightingAuto white balance may not produce the desired results with large studio flash units. Use preset white balance or set white

Page 7 - Connections 208

84rFine-Tuning White BalanceWhite balance can be “fine-tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a delibera

Page 8 - Menu Guide 224

85r2 Fine tune white balance.Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance. White balance can be fine-tuned on the amber (A)–blue (B) axis and the

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86r❚❚ The L (U) ButtonAt settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the L (U) button can be used to fine-tune white balance on

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87rA White Balance Fine-TuningThe colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a “warm”

Page 11 - Technical Notes 318

88rChoosing a Color TemperatureWhen K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance, color temperature can be selected using the White balance op

Page 12 - For Your Safety

89r3 Select a value for green-magenta.Press 4 or 2 to highlight the G (green) or M (magenta) axis and press 1 or 3 to select a value.4 Press J.Press J

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ixTechnical Notes 318Compatible Lenses ...318Other Accessories...

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90rPreset ManualPreset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light

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91r2 Set white balance to L (Preset manual).Press the L (U) button and rotate the main command dial until L appears in the information display.3 Selec

Page 16 - INSTRUCTIONS

92r5 Measure white balance.Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-relea

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93rLive View (Spot White Balance)In live view, white balance can be measured in a selected area of the frame, eliminating the need to prepare a refere

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94r2 Set white balance to L (Preset manual).Press the L (U) button and rotate the main command dial until L is displayed in the monitor.3 Select a pre

Page 19 - A Life-Long Learning

95r5 Position the target over a white or grey area.While D flashes in the display, use the multi selector to position the r over a white or grey area

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96rManaging Presets❚❚ Copying White Balance from a PhotographFollow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an existing photograph to a

Page 21 - Introduction

97r5 Press J.Press J to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset. If the highlighted photograph has a commen

Page 22 - The Camera Body (Continued)

98r❚❚ Entering a CommentFollow the steps below to enter a descriptive comment of up to thirty-six characters for a selected white balance preset.1 Sel

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99r❚❚ Protecting a White Balance PresetFollow the steps below to protect the selected white balance preset. Protected presets can not be modified and

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xFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety be

Page 25 - A The LCD Illuminator

100JJImage EnhancementNikon’s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings, including sharpening, contrast, brig

Page 26 - The Exposure Mode Dial

101J1 Display Picture Controls.To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Set Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2 to display a l

Page 27 - The Release-Mode Dial

102JModifying Picture ControlsExisting preset or custom Picture Controls (0 106) can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choo

Page 28 - The Control Panel

103J❚❚ Picture Control SettingsOption DescriptionQuick adjustChoose from options between –2 and +2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected

Page 29 - The Viewfinder

104JD “A” (Auto)Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Use a type G, E

Page 30 - D No Battery

105JA Filter Effects (Monochrome Only)The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The following filter ef

Page 31 - The Information Display

106JCreating Custom Picture ControlsThe Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls.1 Select Manage

Page 32 - A Turning the Monitor Off

107J4 Edit the selected Picture Control.See page 103 for more information. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O bu

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108J7 Press X (T).Press the X (T) button to save changes and exit. The new Picture Control will appear in the Picture Control list.A Manage Picture Co

Page 34 - 10 9 8 7 6

109JSharing Custom Picture ControlsCustom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX 2 or optional software such

Page 35 - Camera Menus

xiA Keep out of reach of childrenFailure to observe this precaution could result in injury. In addition, note that small parts constitute a chocking h

Page 36 - 3 Select a menu

110JPreserving Detail in Highlights and ShadowsActive D-LightingActive D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs wi

Page 37 - 7 Highlight an option

111JTo use Active D-Lighting:1 Select Active D-Lighting in the shooting menu.To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Active D-Lighting in

Page 38 - First Steps

112JHigh Dynamic Range (HDR)Used with high-contrast subjects, High Dynamic Range (HDR) preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two sh

Page 39 - 2 Insert the battery

113J2 Select a mode.Highlight HDR mode and press 2.Highlight one of the following and press J.• To take a series of HDR photographs, select 6 On (seri

Page 40 - 3 Insert the memory card

114J3 Choose the exposure differential.To choose the difference in exposure between the two shots, highlight Exposure differential and press 2.The opt

Page 41 - D The Battery and Charger

115J5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. l k will be dis

Page 42 - A The Write Protect Switch

116llFlash PhotographyThe camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with CLS-compatible flash units. Optional flash uni

Page 43 - A Removing the Rubber Eyecup

117lA The Sync TerminalA sync cable can be connected to the sync terminal as required. Do not connect another flash unit via a sync cable when perform

Page 44 - Attach a Lens

118lThe Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compa

Page 45 - A Image Area

119lThe following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units:CLS-compatible flash unitsSB-910SB-900SB-800SB-700 SB-600SU-800SB-R200 SB-400

Page 46 - 4 Choose a date format

xiiA Observe proper precautions when handling the charger• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction

Page 47 - 6 Set the date and time

120l1 Not available with spot metering.2 Can also be selected with flash unit.3 AA/A mode selection performed on flash unit using custom settings. Unl

Page 48 - 2 Focus the viewfinder

121l❚❚ Other Flash UnitsThe following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes.Flash unit SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24

Page 49 - Basic Photography and

122lThe SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction, while the SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SU-800 pro

Page 50 - Choose an Exposure Mode

123lA Flash Control ModeThe information display shows the flash control mode for optional flash units attached to the camera accessory shoe as follows

Page 51 - 1 Press the shutter

124li-TTL Flash ControlWhen a CLS-compatible flash unit (0 118) is set to TTL, the camera automatically selects one of the following types of flash co

Page 52 - 3 Shoot

125lFlash ModesThe camera supports the following flash modes:Flash mode DescriptionFront-curtain syncThis mode is recommended for most situations. In

Page 53 - A Camera Off Display

126l❚❚ Choosing a Flash ModeTo choose the flash mode, press the W (M) button and rotate the main command dial until the desired flash mode is selected

Page 54 - Basic Playback

127lA Studio Flash SystemsRear-curtain sync can not be used with studio flash systems, as the correct synchronization can not be obtained.A Shutter Sp

Page 55 - Photographs

128lFlash CompensationFlash compensation is used to alter flash output by from –3EV to +1EV in increments of 1/3 EV, changing the brightness of the ma

Page 56 - Exposure Mode

129lA Optional Flash UnitsThe flash compensation selected with the optional flash unit is added to the flash compensation selected with the camera.A S

Page 57 - A Non-CPU Lenses (0 163)

xiiiNotices• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translate

Page 58 - P: Programmed Auto

130lFV LockThis feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash o

Page 59 - S: Shutter-Priority Auto

131l4 Focus.Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.5 Lock flash level.After confirming

Page 60 - 4000 and 30 s. In

132lA MeteringThe metering areas for FV lock when using optional flash unit are as follows:Flash unit Flash mode Metered areaStand-alone flash uniti-T

Page 61 - A: Aperture-Priority Auto

t133tOther Shooting OptionsThe camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the W (M) and D buttons down together for mor

Page 62 - M: Manual

134t❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Shooting Menu1Option Default 0Image quality JPEG normal 55Image size Large 58White balance Auto > Normal 81Fine

Page 63 - 3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV

135t❚❚ Other SettingsOption Default 0Autofocus (viewfinder)Autofocus mode AF-S 59AF-area mode Single-point AF 62Autofocus (live view)Autofocus mode AF

Page 64 - 1 Rotate the exposure mode

136tBracketingBracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” t

Page 65 - 4 Close the shutter

137t2 Choose the number of shots.Pressing the D button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The num

Page 66 - Release Mode

138t3 Select an exposure increment.Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment.At default settings, the size o

Page 67 - A Live View

139t4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected.

Page 68 - Self-Timer Mode

xivNotices for Customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and

Page 69

140tA Exposure and Flash BracketingIn continuous low speed and continuous high speed modes, shooting will pause after the number of shots specified in

Page 70 - Mirror up Mode

141t❚❚ White Balance BracketingThe camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. For more information on whi

Page 71 - Image Recording Options

142t3 Select a white balance increment.Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is ro

Page 72 - A The Viewfinder Display

143t4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each co

Page 73 - 3 Adjust settings

144t❚❚ Canceling BracketingTo cancel bracketing, press the D button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing seque

Page 74 - A Image Size

145t❚❚ ADL BracketingThe camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. For more information on Active D-Lighting, see page 110.1 Select

Page 75 - Image Quality and Size

146t3 Select Active D-Lighting.Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose Active D-Lighting.Active D-Lighting is shown in the inform

Page 76 - A NEF+JPEG

147t4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. A bracket

Page 77 - ❚❚ JPEG Compression

148t❚❚ Canceling BracketingTo cancel bracketing, press the D button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing seque

Page 78 - Image Size

149tMultiple ExposureFollow the steps below to record a series of two to ten exposures in a single photograph. Multiple exposures can make use of RAW

Page 79 - Autofocus

xvDisposing of Data Storage DevicesPlease note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase

Page 80 - A Predictive Focus Tracking

150t2 Select a mode.Highlight Multiple exposure mode and press 2.Highlight one of the following and press J.• To take a series of multiple exposures,

Page 81

151t3 Choose the number of shots.Highlight Number of shots and press 2.Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a

Page 82 - AF-Area Mode

152t4 Choose the amount of gain.Highlight Auto gain and press 2.The following options will be displayed. Highlight an option and press J.• On: Gain is

Page 83 - A 3D-tracking

153t5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.In continuous release modes (046), the camera records all exposures in a single burst. If On (series) is se

Page 84 - Focus Point Selection

154t❚❚ Interrupting Multiple ExposuresTo interrupt a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, select Off for multip

Page 85 - 2 Select the focus point

155tD Multiple ExposuresDo not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure.The shooting information listed in the playback p

Page 86 - A AE-L/AF-L button

156tInterval Timer PhotographyThe camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals.1 Select Interval timer shooting in the sho

Page 87 - 3 Recompose the photograph

157t2 Choose a starting time.Chose from the following starting triggers.• To start shooting immediately, highlight Now and press 2. Shooting begins ab

Page 88

158t4 Choose the number of intervals and number of shots per interval.Press 4 or 2 to highlight number of intervals or number of shots; press 1 or 3 t

Page 89 - Focal plane mark

159tD Out of MemoryIf the memory card is full, the interval timer will remain active but no pictures will be taken. Resume shooting (0 161) after dele

Page 90 - ISO Sensitivity

xviNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduc

Page 91 - A Lo 0.3–Lo 1

160tA During ShootingDuring interval timer photography, the Q icon in the information display will flash. Immediately before the next shooting interva

Page 92 - Auto ISO Sensitivity Control

161t❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer PhotographyInterval timer photography can be paused by:• Pressing the J button between intervals• Highlighting Start >

Page 93

162t❚❚ Interrupting Interval Timer PhotographyInterval timer shooting will end automatically if the battery is exhausted. Interval timer photography c

Page 94 - A Minimum Shutter Speed

163tNon-CPU LensesNon-CPU lenses can be used in exposure modes A and M, with aperture set using the lens aperture ring. By specifying lens data (lens

Page 95 - Exposure

164t❚❚ Storing Non-CPU Lens DataThe camera can store data for up to nine non-CPU lenses. To enter or edit data for a non-CPU lens:1 Select Non-CPU len

Page 96

165t3 Enter the focal length and aperture.Highlight Focal length (mm) or Maximum aperture and press 4 or 2 to edit the highlighted item. Focal length

Page 97 - Autoexposure Lock

166t5 Select Done.Highlight Done and press J. The specified focal length and aperture will be stored under the chosen lens number.❚❚ Recalling Non-CPU

Page 98 - A Metered Area

167tNon-AI LensesThe camera can be used with non-AI lenses (i.e., lenses not equipped with AI mechanisms). Before attaching the lens, be sure to raise

Page 99 - 3 EV. In general, positive

168t❚❚ Taking Pictures with Non-AI LensesThe lack of an AI mechanism means that camera controls can not be used to set aperture when a non-AI lens is

Page 100 - A See Also

169t6 Take pictures.Repeat Steps 4 and 5 as necessary to change the aperture during shooting.

Page 101 - White Balance

xviiD Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesOnly Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineer

Page 102 - A The Shooting Menu

170tLocation DataOptional GP-1 and GP-1A GPS units (0 325) embed the following information in photographs taken while the unit is attached: longitude,

Page 103 - A Color Temperature

171tA Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)UTC data is provided by the GPS unit and is independent of the camera clock.A The o IconConnection status is sho

Page 104 - Fine-Tuning White Balance

x172xLive View PhotographyFollow the steps below to take photographs in live view.1 Press the a button.The mirror will be raised and the view through

Page 105 - 3 Press J

173x3 Focus.Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.The focus point will flash green while the camera focuses. If the camera is able to focu

Page 106 - ❚❚ The L (U) Button

174xA Exposure Preview (Exposure Mode M Only)In exposure mode M, pressing the Pv button lets you preview how the current shutter speed, aperture, and

Page 107 - A “Mired”

175xFocusing in Live ViewTo focus using autofocus, rotate the focus-mode selector to AF and follow the steps below to choose autofocus and AF-area mod

Page 108 - Choosing a Color Temperature

176xD Using Autofocus in Live ViewUse an AF-S lens. The desired results may not be achieved with other lenses or teleconverters. Note that in live vie

Page 109 - 4 Press J

177x❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area ModeThe following AF-area modes can be selected in live view:Mode Description!Face-priority AF: Use for portraits. The came

Page 110 - Preset Manual

178xTo choose an AF-area mode, press the AF-mode button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired mode is displayed in the monitor.AF-mode but

Page 111 - 3 Select a preset

179xUsing the P ButtonThe options listed below can be accessed by pressing the P button during live view photography. Highlight items using the multi

Page 112 - 6 Check the results

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructi

Page 114

180xThe Live View Display: Live View PhotographyItem Description 0q Time remainingThe amount of time remaining before live view ends automatically. Di

Page 115 - 6 Measure white balance

181xD The Live View DisplayAlthough they will not appear in the final picture, jagged edges, color fringing, moire, and bright spots may appear in the

Page 116 - 4 Highlight a source image

182xThe Information Display: Live View PhotographyTo hide or display indicators in the monitor during live view photography, press the R button.Inform

Page 117 - 5 Press J

183xManual FocusTo focus in manual focus mode (0 68), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus.To magnify the view in the monitor up t

Page 118 - 4 Edit the comment

184xD The Count Down DisplayA count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (0 180; the timer turns red if live view is about

Page 119 - 4 Select On

I185IMore on PlaybackTo play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor.Full-Frame PlaybackK bu

Page 120 - Image Enhancement

186ITo Use DescriptionView additional photographsPress 2 to view photographs in order recorded, 4 to view photographs in reverse order.View photo info

Page 121 - 2 Choose a Picture Control

187IA Rotate TallTo display “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs in tall orientation, select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (

Page 122 - 2 Adjust settings

188IPhoto InformationPhoto information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as

Page 123 - ❚❚ Picture Control Settings

189I❚❚ File Information1 Displayed only if Focus point is selected for Playback display options (0 232).2 If photograph was taken using AF-S, display

Page 124 - A Previous Settings

X1XIntroductionTake a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refe

Page 125 - A Toning (Monochrome Only)

190I❚❚ Highlights1 Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for the current channel. Hold W (M) button and press 4 or 2 to c

Page 126 - 3 Select a Picture Control

191I❚❚ RGB Histogram1 Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for the current channel. Hold W (M) button and press 4 or 2 t

Page 127 - 6 Name the Picture

192IA Playback ZoomTo zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X (T). Use the X (T) and W (M) buttons to zoom in and out and s

Page 128 - 7 Press X (T)

193I❚❚ Shooting DataMEFLAFSTXOEFLY,RPCNAN,.AS/SCSMLHPOVMDDLRTO,EEYDA,NPEPIGE.STOH:::::::::+55SOT100pT,,.m/tSL1H3miL-/i,VoOB40RnWL0.-a,03+Ol+0,5n1//.,6

Page 129

194I1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on.2 Displayed if Custom Setting b2 (Fine-tune optimal exposure, 0 250) ha

Page 130 - Active D-Lighting

195I❚❚ Overview Data1 DX format displayed in yellow (0 51).2 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on.3 Displayed only

Page 131 - 2 Choose an option

196IThumbnail PlaybackTo display images in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or 72 images, press the W (M) button.Full-frame playbackThumbnail playback

Page 132 - 1 Select HDR (high

197ICalendar PlaybackTo view images taken on a selected date, press the W (M) button when 72 images are displayed.The operations can be performed depe

Page 133 - 2 Select a mode

198IReturn to shooting mode / KMonitor will turn off. Photographs can be taken immediately.Retouch photo PThumbnail list: Create retouched copy of pho

Page 134 - 4 Choose the amount of

199ITaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomPress the X (T) button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the image currently highl

Page 135 - A Interval Timer Photography

2XThe Camera Body (Continued)147141315168910111265231 Mirror... 502 Metering coupling lever...

Page 136 - Flash Photography

200IView other imagesRotate main command dial to view same location in other photos at current zoom ratio.Change protect statusL (U) See page 201 for

Page 137 - A The Sync Terminal

201IProtecting Photographs from DeletionIn full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, the L (U) button can be used to protect photographs fro

Page 138 - A Guide Number

202I2 Press the L (U) button.The photograph will be marked with a P icon. To remove protection from the photograph so that it can be deleted, display

Page 139

203IDeleting PhotographsTo delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O button. To delete

Page 140 - A Modeling Illumination

204I3 Press the O button again.To delete the photograph, press the O button. To exit without deleting the photograph, press the K button.A Calendar Pl

Page 141 - ❚❚ Other Flash Units

205IThe Playback MenuThe Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may

Page 142 - 24–135 mm

206I3 Select the highlighted picture.Press the W (M) button to select the highlighted picture. Selected pictures are marked by a O icon. Repeat steps

Page 143 - A Flash Control Mode

207I2 Highlight a date.Press 1 or 3 to highlight a date.To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date, press W (M). Use the multi selector to scr

Page 144

208QQConnectionsInstall the supplied software to display and edit photographs and movies that have been copied to your computer. Before installing Vie

Page 145 - Flash Modes

209Q2 Select a language.If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired lang

Page 146 - ❚❚ Choosing a Flash Mode

3X71089123456111 Sub-command dial... 2672 Pv buttonUsing the Pv button... 41, 174, 2663 Fn buttonUsing the Fn

Page 147 - A Shutter Speed and Aperture

210QA System RequirementsWindows Mac OSCPU• Photos: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core series, 1.6 GHz or better• Movies (playback): 3.0 GHz or better

Page 148 - Flash Compensation

211QUsing ViewNX 2Copy Pictures to the ComputerBefore proceeding, be sure you have installed the software on the supplied ViewNX 2 CD (0 208).1 Choose

Page 149 - A Optional Flash Units

212Q2 Start Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX 2.If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.3 Click Start

Page 150

213QView PicturesPictures are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete.❚❚ Retouching PhotographsTo crop pictures and perform such tasks as adju

Page 151 - 8 Release FV lock

214QPrinting PhotographsSelected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 362) connected directly to the camera.Connecting the PrinterCon

Page 152 - A Metering

215QPrinting Pictures One at a Time1 Select a picture.Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X (T) button to zoom in on the current frame

Page 153 - Other Shooting Options

216Q3 Adjust printing options.Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select.4 Start printing.Select Start printing and press J to start pr

Page 154

217QPrinting Multiple Pictures1 Display the PictBridge menu.Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 214).2 Choose an

Page 155 - ❚❚ Other Settings

218Q3 Select pictures or choose a date.If you chose Print select or Print (DPOF) in Step 2, use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on t

Page 156 - Bracketing

219Q4 Display printing options.Press J to display PictBridge printing options.5 Adjust printing options.Choose page size, border, and time stamp optio

Page 157 - 2 Choose the number of shots

4XThe Camera Body (Continued)23456781910 11121314151617201921 181 O buttonDelete... 35, 2032 K buttonPlayback...

Page 158

220Q2 Select pictures.Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture in full screen, press a

Page 159 - ❚❚ Canceling Bracketing

221Q4 Select imprint options.Highlight the following options and press 2 to toggle the highlighted option on or off (to complete the print order witho

Page 160 - A Exposure Bracketing

222QViewing Photographs on TVA type C mini-pin High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from commercial sources) can be

Page 161

223Q❚❚ HDMI OptionsThe HDMI option in the setup menu (0271) controls output resolution and can be used to enable the camera for remote control from de

Page 162

224UUMenu GuideThe default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below. For information on two-button resets, see page 133.❚❚ Playba

Page 163

225U1 Default settings can be restored using Shooting menu bank (0 236). With the exceptions of Multiple exposure and Interval timer shooting, only se

Page 164 - A White Balance Bracketing

226U❚❚ Custom Settings Menu Defaults*Option Defaulta1 AF-C priority selection (0 246) Releasea2 AF-S priority selection (0 246) Focusa3 Focus tracking

Page 165 - 1 Select ADL bracketing

227Ud4 Screen tips (0 254) Ond5 CL mode shooting speed (0 254) 3 fpsd6 Max. continuous release (0 254) 100d7 File number sequence (0 255) Ond8 Informa

Page 166 - 3 Select Active D-Lighting

228U* Defaults for the current Custom Settings bank can be restored using Custom settings bank (0 245).❚❚ Setup Menu Defaultsf7 Customize command dial

Page 167 - Display after first

229UD The Playback Menu: Managing ImagesTo display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab.The playback menu contains the foll

Page 168 - A ADL Bracketing

5X13 B buttonAF-ON ...6014 Main command dial ... 26715 Metering selector ...

Page 169 - Multiple Exposure

230UChoose a folder for playback (0 185):Hide or reveal pictures. Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide image menu and can only be deleted by f

Page 170

231UFollow the steps below to hide or reveal selected pictures.1 Choose Select/set.Highlight Select/set and press 2.2 Select pictures.Use the multi se

Page 171 - 3 Choose the number of

232UChoose the information available in the playback photo information display (0 188). Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option, then press 2 to select th

Page 172 - 3 for 3

233UChoose the picture displayed after an image is deleted.Choose whether to rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback

Page 173

234UCreate a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 230). Hidden images (0 230) are not displayed.To start the slide show, highl

Page 174

235UC The Shooting Menu: Shooting OptionsTo display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab.The shooting menu contains the fol

Page 175 - A Other Settings

236UShooting menu options are stored in one of four banks. With the exceptions of Multiple exposure, Interval timer shooting, and modifications to Pic

Page 176 - Interval Timer Photography

237USelect the folder in which subsequent images will be stored.❚❚ Selecting Folders by Folder Number1 Choose Select folder by number.Highlight Select

Page 177 - 3 Choose the interval

238U❚❚ Selecting Folders from a List1 Choose Select folder from list.Highlight Select folder from list and press 2.2 Highlight a folder.Press 1 or 3 t

Page 178 - 5 Start shooting

239UPhotographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space, “_DSC”, followed by a fo

Page 179 - A Bracketing

6XThe Exposure Mode DialTo choose from the modes listed below, lift and rotate the exposure mode dial.• P—Programmed auto (0 38)• S—Shutter-priority a

Page 180 - A During Shooting

240UThe color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose sRGB for photographs that will be printed or used “as is,”

Page 181 - 2 Resume shooting

241U“Vignetting” is a drop in brightness at the edges of a photograph. Vignette control reduces vignetting for type G, E, and D lenses (DX and PC lens

Page 182 - ❚❚ No Photograph

242UIf On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s will be processed to reduce noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pix

Page 183 - Non-CPU Lenses

243UA Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsTo display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab.G buttonMai

Page 184 - 2 Choose a lens number

244UThe following Custom Settings are available:Note: If settings in the current bank have been modified from default values (0 226), an asterisk will

Page 185 - 4 Choose a meter coupling

245UCustom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination o

Page 186 - 5 Select Done

246UWhen AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography (0 59), this option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button

Page 187 - Non-AI Lenses

247UThis option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject when AF-C is selected during viewfinder photogra

Page 188 - 4 Adjust aperture

248UThe options in this menu control whether or not the focus points are illuminated.❚❚ AF point illuminationChoose whether the active focus point is

Page 189 - 6 Take pictures

249UChoose whether focus-point selection “wraps around” from one edge of the viewfinder to another.Choose the number of focus points available for man

Page 190 - Location Data

7XThe Release-Mode DialRotate the release mode dial to choose a release mode (0 46).Mode DescriptionSSingle frameOne photograph is taken each time the

Page 191 - A The o Icon

250UWhen calculating exposure, center-weighted metering assigns the greatest weight to a circle in the center of the frame. The diameter (φ) of this c

Page 192 - Live View Photography

251UIf On is selected, exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.Choose how long the camera continues to meter exposure wh

Page 193 - 5 Exit live view mode

252UChoose the length of the shutter release delay, the number of shots taken, and the interval between shots in self-timer mode.• Self-timer delay: C

Page 194 - D Ending Live View

253UChoose how long the monitor remains on when no operations are performed during playback (Playback; defaults to 10 s) and image review (Image revie

Page 195 - Focusing in Live View

254UIf On is selected, the viewfinder will show ISO sensitivity in place of the number of exposures remaining.Choose On to display tool tips for items

Page 196

255UWhen a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering cont

Page 197 - ❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode

256UIf Auto (v) is selected, the color of the lettering in the information display (0 11) will automatically change from black to white or white to bl

Page 198

257UThis option controls flash sync speed.e: Bracketing/Flashe1: Flash Sync SpeedG button ➜ A Custom Settings menuOption Description1/250 s (Auto FP)A

Page 199 - Using the P Button

258UThis option determines the slowest shutter speed available when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye reduction in exposure mode P or A (re

Page 200 - Photography

259UChoose how the camera adjusts flash level when exposure compensation is used.If On is selected when the camera is being used with an optional flas

Page 201 - A Exposure

8XThe Control Panel142356781 Shutter speed...39, 42Number of intervals for interval timer photography ...1

Page 202

260UThis option determines which settings are affected when AE & flash or AE only is selected for Custom Setting e6 in manual exposure mode.Flash

Page 203 - Manual Focus

261UChoose the role played by the D button: turning the control panel backlight on or off (D LCD backlight (D) on/off) or turning the control panel an

Page 204 - D The Count Down Display

262U❚❚ Live ViewIf Restart standby timer is selected, operating the multi selector when the standby timer expires (0 33) will activate the meters and

Page 205 - More on Playback

263UChoose the role played by the Fn button, either by itself (Press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Press + command dials).❚❚ Pr

Page 206

264UtBracketing burstIf the Fn button is pressed while exposure, flash, or ADL bracketing is active in single frame or quiet shutter-release mode, all

Page 207 - A Image Review

265UK PlaybackFn button performs same function as K button. Select when using a telephoto lens or in other circumstances in which it is difficult to o

Page 208 - Photo Information

266U❚❚ Press + command dialsSelecting Press + command dials displays the following options:Choose the role played by the Pv button, either by itself (

Page 209 - ❚❚ File Information

267UChoose the role played by the A AE-L/AF-L button, either alone (Press) or in combination with the command dials (Press + command dials). The optio

Page 210 - ❚❚ Highlights

268U• Aperture setting: If Sub-command dial is selected, aperture can only be adjusted with the sub-command dial (or with the main command dial if On

Page 211 - ❚❚ RGB Histogram

269USelecting Ye s allows adjustments that are normally made by holding the W (M), X (T), L (U), AF-mode, or D button and rotating a command dial to

Page 212 - A Histograms

9XThe ViewfinderNote: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.231417 18 19 23242221 26205678 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16251 Framing

Page 213 - ❚❚ Shooting Data

270UIf On is selected, the main command dial can be used to adjust the shutter speed selected with the shutter-speed dial by ± 2/3 EV in increments of

Page 214 - ❚❚ Location Data

271UB The Setup Menu: Camera SetupTo display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.The setup menu contains the following options:1

Page 215 - ❚❚ Overview Data

272UMemory cards must be formatted before first use or after being formatted in other devices. Format the card as described below.1 Highlight Ye s .To

Page 216 - Thumbnail Playback

273UPress 1 or 3 to choose monitor brightness for playback, menus, and the information display. Choose higher values for increased brightness, lower v

Page 217 - Calendar Playback

274UAcquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available separately; for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual).Ima

Page 218

275U3 Acquire dust off reference data.Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. The monitor

Page 219

276UReduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting during live view. Choose Auto to allow the camera to automati

Page 220

277UChoose a language for camera menus and messages.Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to

Page 221 - Deletion

278UAdd a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separatel

Page 222 - 2 Press the L (U)

279UAdd copyright information to new photographs as they are taken. Copyright information is included in the shooting data shown in the photo informat

Page 223 - Deleting Photographs

iPackage ContentsConfirm that the package contains the following items:Df cameraPurchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the package also

Page 224 - 3 Press the O button again

10X* Displayed when an optional flash unit is attached (0 118). The flash-ready indicator lights when the flash is charged.13 Active D-Lighting indica

Page 225 - 2 Highlight a picture

280USelect Save settings to save the following settings to the memory card (if the card is full, an error will be displayed). Use this option to share

Page 226 - 1 Choose Select date

281USettings saved using this model of camera can be restored by selecting Load settings. Note that Save/load settings is only available when a memory

Page 227 - 2 Highlight a date

282UDisplay roll and pitch information based on information from the camera tilt sensor. If the camera is tilted neither left nor right, the roll refe

Page 228 - Connections

283UFine-tune focus for up to 12 lens types. AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus; use only when requir

Page 229 - 4 Exit the installer

284U Choose the role played by the Fn buttons on optional WR-1 and WR-T10 (0 325) wireless remote controllers.Choose whether the camera will establish

Page 230 - A System Requirements

285UThis option is displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card (available separately from third-party suppliers) is inserted in the camera. Choose Enabl

Page 231 - Using ViewNX 2

286UView the current camera firmware version.D Eye-Fi CardsEye-Fi cards may emit wireless signals when Disable is selected. If a warning is displayed

Page 232 - 4 Terminate the connection

287UN The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched CopiesTo display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab.The options in the retouch m

Page 233 - View Pictures

288UD Retouching CopiesMost options can be applied to copies created using other retouch options, although (with the exception of Image overlay) each

Page 234 - Printing Photographs

289UCreating Retouched CopiesTo create a retouched copy:1 Select an item in the retouch menu.Press 1 or 3 to highlight an item, 2 to select.2 Select a

Page 235 - 2 Display printing options

11XThe Information DisplayPress the R button to display shutter speed, aperture, the number of exposures remaining, AF-area mode, and other shooting i

Page 236 - 4 Start printing

290U4 Create a retouched copy.Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a o icon.A Creating Retouched Copies During Playba

Page 237

291UD-lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs.Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effec

Page 238

292UThis option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash. The photograph selecte

Page 239 - 1 Choose Select/set for

293UCreate a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped co

Page 240 - 3 Display imprint options

294UCopy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome).Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the select

Page 241 - 5 Complete the print order

295UChoose from the following filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph.Filter EffectsG button

Page 242 - Viewing Photographs on TV

296UUse the multi selector to create a copy with modified color balance as shown below. The effect is displayed in the monitor together with red, gree

Page 243 - A Television Playback

297UImage overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, whi

Page 244 - Menu Guide

298U2 Select the first image.Use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. To view the highlighted photograph full frame, p

Page 245

299U6 Save the overlay.Press J while the preview is displayed to save the overlay. After an overlay is created, the resulting image will be displayed

Page 246

12X8 Auto-area AF indicator... 64Focus points indicator... 64AF-area mode indicator... 643D-tracking indic

Page 247

300UCreate JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs.1 Select NEF (RAW) processing.Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to displa

Page 248 - ❚❚ Setup Menu Defaults

301U3 Choose settings for the JPEG copy.Adjust the settings listed below. Note that white balance and vignette control are not available with multiple

Page 249 - Managing Images

302UCreate small copies of selected photographs.1 Select Resize.To resize selected images, press G to display the menus and select Resize in the retou

Page 250 - G button ➜ D playback menu

303U3 Choose pictures.Highlight Select image and press 2.The dialog shown at right will be displayed; highlight pictures using the multi selector and

Page 251 - 1 Choose Select/set

304UCreate copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects.Press 1 or 3 to choose

Page 252

305UCreate copies with reduced peripheral distortion. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments us

Page 253

306UCreate an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for painting. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photogr

Page 254

307UCreate copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that

Page 255 - Shooting Options

308UCreate a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in t

Page 256 - G button ➜ C shooting menu

309UCreate a copy in which only selected hues appear in color.1 Select Selective color.Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu and press 2 to di

Page 257

13XThe Information Display (Continued)26 28 29 3127 323037343538394041424644434547333626 Image area indicator...5227 Release mode .

Page 258 - 2 Highlight a folder

310U4 Highlight the color range.Rotate the main command dial to highlight the color range for the selected color.5 Choose the color range.Press 1 or 3

Page 259

311UCompare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if P button is pressed to display the retouch menu when a copy

Page 260

312U3 Compare the copy with the original.The source image is displayed on the left, the retouched copy on the right, with the options used to create t

Page 261

313UO My Menu/m Recent SettingsTo display My Menu, press G and select the O (My Menu) tab.The MY MENU option can be used to create and edit a customiz

Page 262

314U❚❚ Adding Options to My Menu1 Select Add items.In My Menu (O), highlight Add items and press 2.2 Select a menu.Highlight the name of the menu cont

Page 263 - Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

315U❚❚ Deleting Options from My Menu1 Select Remove items.In My Menu (O), highlight Remove items and press 2.2 Select items.Highlight items and press

Page 264

316U❚❚ Reordering Options in My Menu1 Select Rank items.In My Menu (O), highlight Rank items and press 2.2 Select an item.Highlight the item you wish

Page 265 - A Custom Settings Bank

317URecent SettingsTo display the twenty most recently used settings, select m RECENT SETTINGS for O MY MENU > Choose tab.1 Select Choose tab.In My

Page 266

318nnTechnical NotesRead this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message i

Page 267

319n6 The camera’s exposure metering and flash control systems do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when an aperture other t

Page 268 - ❚❚ Manual focus mode

14XThe P buttonUse the P button for quick access to frequently-used settings in playback mode and during viewfinder and live view photography. During

Page 269

320nA Recognizing CPU and Type G, E, and D LensesCPU lenses (particularly types G, E, and D) are recommended, but note that IX-NIKKOR lenses can not b

Page 270 - D Fine-Tuning Exposure

321nA AF-S/AF-I TeleconvertersThe table below shows the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding when an AF-S/AF-I teleconvert

Page 271

322nA Calculating Angle of ViewThe Df can be used with Nikon lenses for 35mm (135) format cameras. If Auto DX crop is on (0 52) and a 35mm format lens

Page 272

323nOther AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the Df.Availability may vary with country or region. See our

Page 273

324nViewfinder eyepiece accessories• Rubber Eyecup DK-19: The DK-19 makes the image in the viewfinder easier to see, preventing eye fatigue.• Diopter-

Page 274 - A The Memory Buffer

325nSoftware• Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package with such advanced editing features as selection control points and an auto retouch brush

Page 275 - D File Number Sequence

326nAttaching a Power Connector and AC AdapterTurn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter.1 Ready the camera.Open

Page 276 - Dark on light Light on dark

327n4 Connect the AC adapter.Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (q) and the EP-5A power cable to the DC socket (w). A V

Page 277 - A Auto FP High-Speed Sync

328nCaring for the CameraStorageWhen the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store the battery in a cool, dry area

Page 278 - 60 s (1/60 s) to 30 s (30 s)

329nThe Low-Pass FilterThe image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect th

Page 279

15XCamera MenusMost shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button.Tab sChoose fro

Page 280

330n❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown”Choose from the following options:1 Select Clean at startup/shutdown.Display the Clean image sensor menu as describe

Page 281 - ❚❚ Playback Mode

331n❚❚ Manual CleaningIf foreign matter can not be removed from the low-pass filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (0 329), the

Page 282 - ❚❚ Live View

332n3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning.Turn the camera on and press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Lock mirror up for cleaning in the

Page 283 - ❚❚ Press

333n6 Examine the low-pass filter.Holding the camera so that light falls on the low-pass filter, examine the filter for dust or lint. If no foreign ob

Page 284

334nD Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass FilterNikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the low-pass

Page 285 - A Viewfinder Virtual Horizon

335nCaring for the Camera and Battery: CautionsDo not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.Keep dry: This prod

Page 286 - ❚❚ Press + command dials

336nCleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the cam

Page 287

337nNotes on the monitor: The monitor is constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% b

Page 288

338n• Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance.• A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery re

Page 289

339nExposure Program (Mode P)The exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph:The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensi

Page 290 - 3 EV in

16X❚❚ Using Camera MenusThe multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus.Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.1 Display t

Page 291

340nTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-autho

Page 292 - G button ➜ B setup menu

341nShootingCamera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders.Shutter-release disabled:• Memory card is locked, full, or not inserted (0 19, 29).•

Page 293

342nCan not select focus point:• Unlock focus selector lock (0 64).• Auto-area AF (0 62) or face-priority AF (0 177) selected for AF-area mode: choose

Page 294

343nPlaybackExposure compensation can not be used: Choose exposure mode P, S, or A (0 38, 39, 41).Noise (reddish areas or other artifacts) appears in

Page 295 - D Image Sensor Cleaning

344nCan not retouch picture: Photo can not be further edited with this camera (0 289).Message is displayed stating that no images are available for pl

Page 296

345nMiscellaneousDate of recording is not correct: Set camera clock (0 27, 276).Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available at certa

Page 297

346nError MessagesThis section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder, control panel, and monitor.IndicatorProblem Solu

Page 298

347n—24(flashes)Camera unable to focus using autofocus.Change composition or focus manually.61, 68(Exposure indicators and shutter speed or aperture d

Page 299

348n—c(flashes)If indicator flashes for 3s after flash fires, photo may be underexposed.Check photo in monitor; if underexposed, adjust settings and t

Page 300

349nIndicatorProblem Solution 0MonitorControl panelNo memory card. SCamera cannot detect memory card.Turn camera off and confirm that card is correctl

Page 301 - A Saved Settings

17X4 Position the cursor in the selected menu.Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu.5 Highlight a menu item.Press 1 or 3 to highlight a

Page 302

350nThis card is not formatted.Format the card.[C](flashes)Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera.Format memory card or insert new memor

Page 303

351nCannot display this file.—File has been created or modified using a computer or different make of camera, or file is corrupt.File can not be playe

Page 304

352nSpecifications❚❚ Nikon Df Digital CameraTypeType Single-lens reflex digital cameraLens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)Effec

Page 305

353nViewfinderViewfinder Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinderFrame coverage • FX (36×24): Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical• DX

Page 306

354nReleaseRelease mode S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), J (quiet shutter-release), E (self-timer), MUP (mirro

Page 307 - Creating Retouched Copies

355nISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)ISO 100 – 12800 in steps of 1/3 EV. Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) b

Page 308 - A Image Quality

356nFlash compensation –3 – +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EVFlash-ready indicator Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes after

Page 309 - 3 Select retouch options

357nPlaybackPlaybackFull-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, photo slide shows, histogram display, highl

Page 310 - 4 Create a retouched copy

358n• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at the temperature specified by the Camera and Imag

Page 311 - G button ➜ N retouch menu

359nAF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition)Type Type G AF-S lens with built-in CPU and F mountFocal length 50 mmMaximum aperture f/1.8Lens construct

Page 312

18XFirst StepsAttach the Camera StrapAttach the strap securely to the camera eyelets.Charge the BatteryThe camera is powered by an EN-EL14a rechargeab

Page 313

360nAF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition)The parts of the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition) are shown below.Lens capFocus distanceindicato

Page 314

361nD Lens Care• When a lens hood is attached, do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the hood.• Keep the CPU contacts clean.• Should th

Page 315

362nA Supported Standards• DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to

Page 316

363nApproved Memory CardsThe following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera.1 Check that any card readers or other devi

Page 317

364nMemory Card CapacityThe following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on an 8 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I card

Page 318 - 5 Preview the overlay

365n❚❚ DX (24×16) Image Area** Includes images taken with DX lenses when On is selected for Auto DX crop.1 All figures are approximate. File size vari

Page 319 - 6 Save the overlay

366nA d6—Max. Continuous Release (0 254)The maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst can be set to any amount between 1 and 1

Page 320

367nBattery LifeThe number of shots that can be taken with a fully-charged EN-EL14a battery varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, and

Page 321 - 4 Copy the photograph

368nIndexSymbolsP (Programmed auto)... 38S (Shutter-priority auto) ... 39A (Aperture-priority auto)..

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369nAuto DX crop ... 52, 53Auto FP high-speed sync... 119, 257Auto image rotation...

Page 323 - 4 Save the resized copies

19XInsert the Battery and a Memory CardBefore inserting batteries or memory cards, rotate the power switch to OFF.1 Open the battery-chamber/memory ca

Page 324

370nDPOF print order ... 219DX (24 × 16) 1.5 × ... 52DX format...

Page 325

371nHigh Dynamic Range (HDR) ... 112High ISO NR... 242Highlights ...

Page 326

372nNEF (RAW) recording ... 57Neutral (Set Picture Control) ... 100No. of copies (PictBridge) ...

Page 327

373nShade (White balance) ... 82Shooting data... 193Shooting menu...

Page 330 - 7 Save the edited copy

DIGITAL CAMERAEnUser's ManualPrinted in JapanSB3I01(11)6MB19111-01No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for bri

Page 331 - 2 Select Side-by-side

iiFor Your Safety ...xNotices...

Page 332 - 3 Compare the copy with the

20X3 Insert the memory card.Holding the memory card as shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place. The memory card access lamp will light

Page 333 - O My Menu/m Recent Settings

21XD The Battery and ChargerRead and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x–xii and 335–338 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient tem

Page 334 - 5 Add more items

22XA Formatting Memory CardsIf this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card has been formatted in another device,

Page 335 - 4 Delete the selected items

23XA The Eyepiece CapUse the supplied string to attach the eyepiece cap to the camera strap as shown.To prevent light entering via the viewfinder inte

Page 336 - 4 Exit to My Menu

24XAttach a LensCare should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for ill

Page 337 - 1 Select Choose tab

25XA Detaching the LensBe sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) wh

Page 338 - Technical Notes

26XBasic SetupA language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Choose a language and set the time and date. Photo

Page 339

27X5 Turn daylight saving time on or off.Daylight saving time options will be displayed. Daylight saving time is off by default; if daylight saving ti

Page 340 - A Lens f-number

28XAdjust Viewfinder FocusThe camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. Check that the display in th

Page 341 - A AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters

s29sBasic Photography and PlaybackTurn the Camera OnBefore taking photographs, turn the camera on and check the battery level and number of exposures

Page 342 - A Calculating Angle of View

iiiImage Recording Options 51Image Area... 51Image Quality a

Page 343 - Other Accessories

30s3 Check the number of exposures remaining.The control panel shows the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings (values over 1000

Page 344

31sReady the CameraWhen framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left.

Page 345

32s2 Check indicators in the viewfinder.When the focus operation is complete, the in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder. While the shut

Page 346 - 3 Close the battery-chamber/

33sA The Shutter-Release ButtonThe camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfwa

Page 347 - 4 Connect the AC adapter

34sBasic Playback1 Press the K button.A photograph will be displayed in the monitor.2 View additional pictures.Additional pictures can be displayed by

Page 348 - Caring for the Camera

35sDeleting Unwanted PhotographsTo delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O button. Note that photographs can not be reco

Page 349 - 2 Select Clean now

#36#Exposure ModeTo choose an exposure mode, lift and rotate the exposure mode dial.Mode DescriptionPProgrammed auto (0 38): Camera sets shutter speed

Page 350 - 2 Select an option

37#A Lens TypesWhen using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring (0 320), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Type G

Page 351 - 2 Remove the lens

38#P: Programmed AutoIn this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal expos

Page 352 - 5 Raise the mirror

39#S: Shutter-Priority AutoIn shutter-priority auto, you rotate the shutter-speed dial to choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically sele

Page 353 - 8 Turn the camera off

ivWhite Balance 81White Balance Options ... 81Fine-Tuning White Balance...

Page 354

40#1/3 STEP (Exposure Modes S and M)When the shutter-speed dial is rotated to 1/3 STEP, shutter speed can be adjusted in increments of 1/3 EV by rotat

Page 355 - Battery: Cautions

41#A: Aperture-Priority AutoIn aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will prod

Page 356

42#M: ManualIn manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the sub-command dial to set

Page 357

43#A Lenses with Aperture RingsIf Aperture ring is selected for Custom Setting f7 (Customize command dial) > Aperture setting (0 268), aperture can

Page 358

44#❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fire

Page 359 - 3 EV are

45#2 Choose a shutter speed.Keeping the shutter-speed dial lock release pressed, rotate the shutter-speed dial to B (bulb) or T (time; if the shutter-

Page 360 - Troubleshooting

46kkRelease ModeTo choose a release mode, rotate the release mode dial to the desired setting (0 7).1 Average frame rate with an EN-EL14a battery, con

Page 361 - Shooting

47kFrame rate drops at slow shutter speeds or very small apertures (high f-numbers), when vibration reduction (available with VR lenses) or auto ISO s

Page 362

48kSelf-Timer ModeThe self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits.1 Mount the camera on a tripod.Mount the camera on a tripod

Page 363 - Playback

49kA See AlsoFor information on choosing the duration of the self-timer, the number of shots taken, and the interval between shots, see Custom Setting

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vLive View Photography 172Focusing in Live View ...175Using the P Button ...

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50kMirror up ModeChoose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. Use of a tripod is recommended.1 Select mi

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d51dImage Recording OptionsChoose an image area from FX (36×24) 1.0× and DX (24×16) 1.5×.Image AreaA DX LensesDX lenses are designed for use with DX f

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52d❚❚ Choose Image AreaChoose the image area used when a non-DX lens is attached or a DX-lens is attached with Off selected for Auto DX crop (0 53).❚❚

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53dImage area can be set using the Image area option in the shooting menu or by pressing a control and rotating a command dial.❚❚ The Image Area Menu1

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54d❚❚ Camera Controls1 Assign image area selection to a camera control.Select Choose image area as the “press + command dials” option for a camera con

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55dImage Quality and SizeTogether, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality

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56dImage quality can be set by pressing the X (T) button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the information

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57dThe following options can be accessed from the shooting menu. Press the G button to display the menus, highlight the desired option and press 2.❚❚

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58dImage SizeImage size is measured in pixels. Choose from # Large, $ Medium, or % Small (note that image size varies depending on the option selected

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N59NFocusThis section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically (see be

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viMenu Guide 224Defaults ...224D The Playback Menu: Mana

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60NAutofocus mode can be selected by pressing the AF-mode button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the view

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61NA Getting Good Results with AutofocusAutofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the

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62NAF-Area ModeChoose how the focus point for autofocus is selected.• Single-point AF: Select the focus point as described on page 64; the camera will

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63N• Auto-area AF: The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus point. If a type G, E, or D lens is used (0 320), the camera can

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64NFocus Point SelectionThe camera offers a choice of 39 focus points that can be used to compose photographs with the main subject positioned almost

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65N2 Select the focus point.Use the multi selector to select the focus point in the viewfinder while the exposure meters are on. Press J to select the

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66NFocus LockFocus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus poi

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67N3 Recompose the photograph and shoot.Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway (AF-S) or keep t

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68NManual FocusManual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the de

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69N❚❚ The Electronic RangefinderThe viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the

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viid: Shooting/Display...253d1: Beep ...

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70SSISO SensitivityISO sensitivity can be set to values between ISO 100 and ISO 12800 in increments of 1/3 EV, or choose from settings of from about 0

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71SA Hi 0.3–Hi 4The settings Hi 0.3 through Hi 4 correspond to ISO sensitivities 0.3–4 EV over ISO 12800 (ISO 16000–204800 equivalent). Pictures taken

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72SAuto ISO Sensitivity ControlIf On is selected for Auto ISO sensitivity control > Auto ISO sensitivity control in the shooting menu, ISO sensitiv

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73S3 Adjust settings.The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using Maximum sensitivity (the minimum value for auto ISO sensitivity

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74SA Minimum Shutter SpeedAuto shutter-speed selection can be fine-tuned by highlighting Auto and pressing 2: for example, values faster than those us

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V75ZExposureMetering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available:MeteringOption DescriptionaMatrix: Produces natural

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76ZTo choose a metering method, rotate the metering selector until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder.A See AlsoFor information on cho

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77ZAutoexposure LockUse autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using center-weighted metering and spot metering to meter exposure. Note that

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78ZA Metered AreaIn spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 4-mm (0.16 in.) circle centered on the selected focus point. In c

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79ZExposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It

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