Nikon D700 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERAEnUser's Manual

viiiViewing PhotographsQuestion Key phrase See pageCan I view my photographs on the camera?Camera playback 218Can I view more information about photos

74NAF-Area ModeAF-area mode determines how the focus point is selected in autofocus mode. To select the AF-area mode, rotate the AF-area mode selector

75NA AF-Area ModeAF-area mode is shown in the shooting information display when the R button is pressed.A Manual FocusSingle-point AF is automatically

76NFocus Point SelectionThe camera offers a choice of 51 focus points that together cover a wide area of the frame. The focus point can be selected ma

77NA See AlsoFor information on choosing when the focus point is illuminated, see Custom Setting a6 (AF point illumination, pg. 288). For information

78NFocus 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

79NContinuous-servo AFPress the AE-L/AF-L button to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-L icon appears in the viewfinder, see page 126). Focus and exp

80NGetting Good Results with AutofocusAutofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the ca

81NManual FocusManual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the de

82NThe Electronic RangefinderIf the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the

k83kRelease Mode– Single Frame, Continuous, Live View, Self-Timer, or Mirror UpRelease mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time

ixQuestion Key phrase See pageCan I use the camera to create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs?Color balance 358Can I overlay two photos to make a

84kChoosing a Release ModeThe camera supports the following release modes:Mode DescriptionSSingle frameCamera takes one photograph each time shutter-r

85kTo choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting.Release mode dialRelease m

86kContinuous ModeTo take pictures in CH (continuous high speed) and CL (continuous low speed) modes:1 Select CH or CL mode.Press the release mode dia

87kA Power Source and Frame RateThe maximum frame advance rate varies with the power source used.A Buffer SizeThe approximate number of images that ca

88kA The Memory BufferThe camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being sav

89kFraming Pictures in the Monitor (Live View)Select live view (a) mode to frame pictures in the monitor.h Tripod (pg. 96)g Hand-held (pg. 93)Rotate t

90kLive View OptionsBefore taking pictures using live view, rotate the mode dial to a (live view) and choose a live view mode and the release mode tha

91kRelease mode can be chosen from the following options:1 Select Live view.In the shooting menu (pg. 268), highlight Live view and press 2.2 Select

92k4 Select Release mode.Highlight Release mode and press 2.5 Select a release mode.Highlight the release mode that will be during live view and press

93kHand-Held Mode1 Select live view mode.Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to a.2 Press the shutter-release butt

xQ&A Index ...ivFor Your Safety ...

94k3 Frame a picture in the monitor.To magnify the view in the monitor up to 13 ×, press the X button.While the view through the lens is zoomed in, a

95k5 Take the picture.Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to reset focus and exposure and take the picture. If continuous high

96kTripod Mode1 Ready the camera.Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface.2 Select live view mode.Press the release mode di

97k5 Check the view in the monitor.To magnify the view in the monitor up to 13 × and check focus, press the X button.While the view through the lens i

98k6 Take the picture.Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. If continuous high speed or continuous low speed

99kNote that the focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus.Use an AF-S lens. The desired results may not be a

100kD Shooting in Live View ModeAlthough they will not appear in the final picture, banding or distortion may be visible in the monitor under fluoresc

101kA Monitor BrightnessMonitor brightness can be adjusted by pressing the K button while the view through the monitor is displayed. Press 1 or 3 to

102kSelf-Timer ModeThe self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. To use the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (reco

103k3 Start the timer.Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer. The self-timer lamp (AF-assist illuminator) will start to

xiImage Recording Options 57Image Area... 58Image Quality...

104kMirror up ModeChoose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. Use of a tripod is recommended.1 Select

S105SISO Sensitivity– Reacting Faster to Light“ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less lig

106SChoosing ISO Sensitivity ManuallyISO sensitivity can be set to values between ISO 200 and ISO 6400 in steps equivalent to 1/3 EV. Settings of from

107SA ISO Sensitivity SettingsThe settings available depend on the option selected for Custom Setting b1 (ISO sensitivity step value, pg. 292).A Hi 0.

108SAuto ISO Sensitivity ControlIf Off (the default setting) is chosen for the ISO sensitivity auto control option in the shooting menu, ISO sensitivi

109SA Auto ISO Sensitivity ControlNoise is more likely at higher sensitivities. Use the High ISO NR option in the shooting menu to reduce noise (see

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V111ZExposure– Controlling How the Camera Sets ExposureThis section describes the options available to control exposure, including metering, exposure

112ZMeteringMetering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available:Method Descriptiona3D color matrix IIRecommended in

113ZTo choose a metering method, rotate the metering selector until the desired mode is displayed.A 3D Color Matrix II MeteringIn matrix metering, exp

xiiLong Time-Exposures...124Autoexposure (AE) Lock...

114ZExposure ModeExposure mode determines how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure. Four modes are available: programmed

115ZTo choose the exposure mode, press the I button and rotate the main command dial until the desired mode is displayed in the control panel or viewf

116Ze: Programmed AutoIn this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal expo

117ZA Flexible ProgramIn exposure mode e, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial while

118Zf: Shutter-Priority AutoIn shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produ

119Zg: Aperture-Priority AutoIn aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will pro

120Z3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.A Non-CPU Lenses (pg. 372)If the maximum aperture of the lens has been specified using the Non-CPU lens dat

121Zh: ManualIn manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in manual exposure mode:1 Select exposure mode

122Z2 Choose aperture and shutter speed.Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to set aperture. Shutter spee

123ZA Electronic Analog Exposure DisplaysThe electronic analog exposure displays in the control panel and viewfinder show whether the photograph would

xiiiMore About Playback 217Full-Frame Playback ...218Photo Information...

124ZLong Time-ExposuresAt a shutter speed of A, the shutter will remain open while the shutter-release button is held down. Use for long time-exposure

125Z4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down.Press the shutter-release button on the camera or remote cord all the way down. The shutter wi

126ZAutoexposure (AE) LockUse autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after metering exposure.1 Select center-weighted or spot metering (pg. 112).M

127Z3 Recompose the photograph.Keeping the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot.A Metered AreaIn spot metering, exposure will

128ZExposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. I

129ZExposure compensation can be set to values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, choose posi

130ZBracketingThe camera offers three types of bracketing: exposure bracketing, flash bracketing, and white balance bracketing. In exposure bracketing

131Z❚❚ Exposure and Flash Bracketing1 Select flash or exposure bracketing.Choose the type of bracketing to be performed using Custom Setting e5 (Auto

132Z3 Select an exposure increment.Pressing the Fn button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment.At default settings, the size

133Z4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected.

xivActive Folder... 272File Naming ...

134Z❚❚ Canceling BracketingTo cancel bracketing, press the Fn button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequ

135Z❚❚ White Balance Bracketing1 Select white balance bracketing.Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto bracketing set (pg. 315).2 Choose the

136Z3 Select a white balance increment.Pressing the Fn button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is r

137Z4 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

138Z❚❚ Canceling BracketingTo cancel bracketing, press the Fn button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequ

r139rWhite Balance– Keeping Colors TrueThe color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able

140rWhite Balance OptionsFor natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. The following options a

141rAuto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If the desired results can not be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option fr

142rA Studio Flash LightingAuto white balance may not produce the desired results with large studio flash units. Choose a color temperature, use prese

143rFine-Tuning White BalanceWhite balance can be “fine tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliber

xvb5: Center-Weighted Area ...294b6: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure...

144r2 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 th

145rA 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”

146r❚❚ The WB ButtonAt settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the WB button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the a

147rChoosing a Color TemperatureWhen K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance, color temperature can be selected by pressing the WB button

148rPreset ManualPreset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light

149rThe camera can store up to five values for preset white balance in presets d-0 through d-4. A descriptive comment can be added to any white balanc

150r❚❚ Measuring a Value for White Balance1 Light a reference object.Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the

151r3 Select direct measurement mode.Release the WB button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the control panel and viewfinder star

152rIf lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. A flashing ba will appear in the control panel and viewf

153r❚❚Copying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1–d-4Follow the steps below to copy a measured value for white balance from d-0 to any of the other

xvif12: Reverse Indicators ... 330B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup...

154r❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph (d-1–d-4 Only)Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory

155r4 Highlight a source image.Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press the X button.5 Copy white balance.Press the

156r❚❚ Selecting a White Balance PresetTo set white balance to a preset value:1 Select L (Preset manual).Highlight Preset manual in the white balance

157rA Selecting a White Balance Preset: the WB ButtonAt a setting of L (Preset manual), presets can also be selected by pressing the WB button and rot

158r❚❚ Entering a CommentFollow the steps below to enter a descriptive comment of up to thirty-six characters for a selected white balance preset.1 Se

J159JImage EnhancementThis chapter describes how to optimize sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation and hue using Picture Controls, how to prese

160JPicture ControlsNikon’s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings among compatible devices and software.

161J❚❚ Using Picture ControlsPicture Controls can be used as described below.• Select Nikon Picture Controls (pg. 162): Select an existing Nikon Pictu

162JSelecting Nikon Picture ControlsThe camera offers four preset Nikon Picture Controls. Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of

163JA The Picture Control GridPressing the W button in Step 2 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Pic

xviiTechnical Notes 369Compatible Lenses ...370Optional Flash Units (Speedligh

164JModifying Existing Picture ControlsExisting Nikon or custom Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choo

165J❚❚ Picture Control SettingsOption DescriptionQuick adjustChoose from options between –2 and +2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected

166JD Active D-LightingContrast and Brightness can not be adjusted when Active D-Lighting (pg. 179) is on. Any manual adjustments currently in effect

167JA Filter Effects (Monochrome Only)The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The following filter ef

168JCreating Custom Picture ControlsThe Nikon Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls.1 Select

169J3 Select a Picture Control.Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2, or press J to proceed to step 5 to save a copy of the highlighted Pi

170J6 Name the Picture Control.The text-entry dialog shown at right will be displayed. By default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digi

171JA Custom Picture ControlsCustom Picture Controls are not affected by Reset shooting menu (pg. 271).Custom Picture Controls do not have a Quick adj

172JSharing Custom Picture ControlsCustom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX or optional software such a

173J4 Select a destination.Choose a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2.5 Name the Picture Control.Name the Pictu

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

174J❚❚ Saving Custom Picture Controls to the Memory Card1 Select Copy to card.After displaying the Load/save menu as described in Step 1 on page 172,

175JManaging Custom Picture ControlsFollow the steps below to rename or delete custom Picture Controls.❚❚ Renaming Custom Picture Controls1 Select Ren

176J❚❚ Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the Camera1 Select Delete.In the Manage Picture Control menu, highlight Delete and press 2.2 Select a Pic

177J❚❚ Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the Memory Card1 Select Load/save.In the Manage Picture Control menu, highlight Load/save and press 2.2 S

178J3 Select a Picture Control.Highlight a custom Picture Control (slot1 through 99) and either;• press 2 to view current Picture Control settings, or

179JActive D-LightingActive D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast

180JTo use active D-Lighting:1 Select Active D-Lighting.In the shooting menu (pg. 268), highlight Active D-lighting and press 2.2 Choose an option.Hig

181JColor SpaceThe color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose a color space according to how photographs will

182JA Color SpaceColor spaces define the correspondence between colors and the numeric values that represent them in a digital image file. The sRGB co

l183lFlash Photography– Using the Built-in FlashThis chapter describes how to use the built-in flash.The Built-in Flash...

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

184lThe Built-in FlashThe built-in flash has a Guide Number (GN) 17/56 (m/ft, ISO 200, 20 °C/68 °F) and can cover the field of view of a 24mm lens, or

185lUsing the Built-in FlashFollow these steps when using the built-in flash.1 Choose a metering method (pg. 112).Select matrix or center-weighted met

186l4 Check exposure (shutter speed and aperture).Press the shutter-release button halfway and check shutter speed and aperture. The settings availabl

187lLowering the Built-in FlashTo save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place.D The Built-in F

188lFlash ModesThe camera supports the following flash modes:Flash mode DescriptionFront-curtain syncThis mode is recommended for most situations. In

189lA Flash Control ModeThe shooting information display shows the flash control mode for the built-in flash (Built-in) and for optional flash units a

190lFlash 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

191lA Optional Flash UnitsFlash compensation is also available with optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, and SB-R200 flash units.A See AlsoFor inf

192lFV LockThis feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash o

193l4 Lock flash level.After confirming that the flash ready indicator (M) is displayed in the viewfinder, press the Fn button. The flash will emit a

xxA Observe proper precautions when handling the quick charger• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.•

194lD Using FV Lock with the Built-in FlashFV lock is only available with the built-in flash when TTL (the default option) is selected for Custom Sett

t195tOther Shooting OptionsThis chapter covers restoring default settings, making multiple exposures, interval timer photography, and using GPS units

196tTwo-Button Reset: Restoring Default SettingsThe camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the QUAL and E buttons d

197tThe following shooting-menu options will also be reset. Only settings in the bank currently selected using the Shooting menu bank option will be r

198tMultiple ExposureFollow the steps below to record a series of two to ten exposures in a single photograph. Multiple exposures can be recorded at a

199t3 Select the number of shots.Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press J.4 Select

200t6 Select Done.Highlight Done and press J. A n icon will be displayed in the control panel. To exit without taking a multiple exposure, select Mult

201tD Multiple ExposureDo not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure.Live view (pg. 89) can not be used to record multi

202t❚❚ Interrupting Multiple ExposuresSelecting Multiple exposure in the shooting menu while a multiple exposure is being recorded displays the option

203tInterval Timer PhotographyThe camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals.1 Select Interval timer shooting.Highlight

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

204t3 Choose a start time.Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours or minutes; press 1 or 3 to change. The starting time is not displayed if Now is selected fo

205t5 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

206tD Out of MemoryIf the memory card is full, the interval timer will remain active but no pictures will be taken. Resume shooting (pg. 207) after de

207t❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer PhotographyInterval time photography can be paused by:• Pressing the J button between intervals• Highlighting Start >

208t❚❚ Interrupting Interval Timer PhotographyInterval timer shooting will end automatically if the battery is exhausted. Interval timer photography c

209tA Shooting Menu BanksChanges to interval timer settings apply to all shooting menu banks (pg. 269). If shooting menu settings are reset using the

210tNon-CPU LensesBy specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to a variety of CPU lens functions when u

211t❚❚ The Non-CPU Lens Data Menu1 Select Non-CPU lens data.Highlight Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu (pg. 331) and press 2.2 Select a lens number

212t5 Select Done.Highlight Done and press J. The specified focal length and aperture will be stored under the chosen lens number. This combination of

213tUsing a GPS UnitA GPS unit can be connected to the ten-pin remote terminal, allowing the current latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Univer

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

214t❚❚ Other GPS UnitsOptional Garmin GPS units that conform to version 2.01 or 3.01 of the National Marine Electronics Association NMEA0183 data form

215t❚❚ The k IconWhen the camera establishes communication with a GPS device, a k icon will be displayed in the control panel. Photo information for p

216t❚❚ Setup Menu OptionsThe GPS item in the setup menu contains the options listed below.• Auto meter off: Choose whether or not the exposure meters

I217IMore About Playback– Playback OptionsThis chapter describes how to play back photographs and details the operations that can be performed during

218IFull-Frame PlaybackTo play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor.A Rotate TallTo displ

219IA Image ReviewWhen On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (pg. 265), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor for abou

220IPhoto InformationPhoto information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback. There are up to 9 pages of information for each pho

221I❚❚ File Information1 Display only if Focus point is selected for Display mode (pg. 264).2 c is displayed if FX format (36 × 24) was selected for t

222I❚❚ Highlights 11 Displayed only if Highlights is selected for Display mode (pg. 264).2 Blinking areas indicate highlights for current channel. Pre

223I❚❚ RGB Histogram11 Displayed only if RGB histogram is selected for Display mode (pg. 264).2 Blinking areas indicate highlights for current channel

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

224I4 Some sample histograms are shown below:• If the image contains objects with a wide range of brightnesses, the distribution of tones will be rela

225I❚❚ Shooting Data Page 111 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode (pg. 264).2 Displayed in red if photo was taken with ISO sensitivity

226I❚❚ Shooting Data Page 211 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode (pg. 264).2 Standard and Vivid Picture Controls only.3 Neutral, Mono

227I❚❚ Shooting Data Page 311 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode (pg. 264).2 Displayed in yellow if picture was taken with DX format

228I❚❚ Shooting Data Page 411 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode (pg. 264) and copyright information was appended to photograph (pg.

229I❚❚ GPS Data11 Displayed only if GPS device was used when photo was taken (pg. 213).2 Displayed only if GPS device is equipped with electronic comp

230I❚❚ Overview Data1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with ISO sensitivity auto control on. 100ND700 DSC_0001. JPG 1/250 , F11

231I2 c is displayed if FX format (36 × 24) was selected for the Image area option in the shooting menu. If DX format (24 × 16) was selected, a will b

232IViewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail PlaybackTo display images in “contact sheets” of four or nine images, press the W button.WXFull-frame playback

233IThe following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed:A See AlsoFor information on choosing the role played by the center of th

xxivUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesNikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Niko

234ITaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomPress the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the image currently highlight

235IProtecting Photographs from DeletionIn full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the L button can be used to protect photographs from accidental d

236IDeleting Individual PhotographsTo delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or the photograph highlighted in the thumbnail list, pres

Q237QConnections– Connecting to External DevicesThis chapter describes how to copy photographs to a computer, how to print pictures, and how to view t

238QConnecting to a ComputerThis section describes how to use the supplied UC-E4 USB cable to connect the camera to a computer. Before connecting the

239QD Connecting CablesBe sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting interface cables. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connecto

240QDirect USB ConnectionConnect the camera using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable.1 Turn the camera off.2 Turn the computer on. Turn the computer on and

241Q4 Turn the camera on.5 Transfer photographs.Nikon Transfer will start automatically; click the Start Transfer button to transfer photographs (for

242QWireless and Ethernet NetworksIf the optional WT-4 wireless transmitter (pg. 385) is attached, photographs can be transferred or printed over wire

243QPrinting PhotographsPhotographs can be printed by any of the following methods:• Connect the camera to a printer and print JPEG photographs direct

X1XIntroductionThis chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera, including the names of camera parts.Overview...

244QDirect USB ConnectionIf the camera is connected to a PictBridge printer via the supplied USB cable, selected JPEG pictures can be printed directly

245Q❚❚ Connecting the PrinterConnect the camera using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable.1 Turn the camera off.2 Connect the USB cable.Turn the printer on a

246Q❚❚ Printing Pictures One at a Time1 Select a picture.Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures, or press the X button to zoom in on the current fra

247Q3 Adjust printing options.Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select.Option DescriptionPage sizeMenu shown at right will be display

248Q4 Start printing.Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.D Selecting Photogra

249QPrinting Multiple Pictures1 Display the PictBridge menu.Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 245).2 Choose Pr

250Q3 Select pictures.Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture full screen, press X bu

251Q5 Adjust printing options.Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select.6 Start printing.Select Start printing and press J to start p

252Q❚❚ Creating Index PrintsTo create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card, select Index print in Step 2 of “Printing Multiple Pictu

253Q❚❚ Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe Print set (DPOF) option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-

2XOverviewThank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get t

254Q3 Select imprint options.Highlight the following options and press 2 to toggle the highlighted option on or off (to complete the print order witho

255QViewing Photographs on TVThe supplied EG-D100 video cable can be used to connect the camera to a television or VCR for playback or recording. A ty

256QA Video Mode (pg. 333)Be sure that the video standard matches the standard used in the video device. Note that resolution will drop when images ar

257QHigh-Definition DevicesThe camera can be connected to HDMI devices using a type C mini-pin HDMI cable (available separately from commercial source

258Q

U259UMenu GuideThis chapter describes the options available in the camera menus.D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ... pg. 260CThe Shoo

260UDThe Playback Menu: Managing ImagesThe playback menu contains the options listed below. To display the playback menu, press G and press 4 to highl

261U2 Display thumbnails.To select pictures from a list of thumbnails, choose the “Selected”, “Select/set”, or “Print (DPOF)” option.3 Highlight a pic

262U6 Press J to complete the operation.A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Ye s and press J. DeleteSelect this option to delete pictu

263UPlayback FolderChoose a folder for playback.Hide ImageHide or reveal selected pictures. Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide image menu an

3XGetting to Know the CameraTake a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this se

264UDisplay ModeChoose the information available in the playback photo information display (pg. 220). Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option, then press

265UImage ReviewChoose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting.After DeleteChoose the picture displayed

266USlide ShowCreate a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (pg. 263). Hidden images (pg. 263) are not displayed.To start the sli

267UPrint Set (DPOF)Choose Select/set to select pictures for printing on a DPOF-compatible device (pg. 253). Choose Deselect all? to remove all pictur

268UC The Shooting Menu:Shooting OptionsThe shooting menu contains the options listed below. To display the shooting menu, press G and press 4 to high

269UShooting Menu BankShooting menu options are stored in one of four banks. With the exceptions of Multiple exposure, Interval timer shooting, and mo

270U2 Enter a name.To move the cursor in the name area, press the W button and press 4 or 2. To enter a new letter at the current cursor position, use

271UReset Shooting MenuChoose whether to restore default settings for the current shooting menu bank. See page 419 for a list of default settings. Wit

272UActive FolderSelect the folder in which subsequent images will be stored.❚❚ New Folder Number1 Select New folder number.Highlight New folder numbe

273U❚❚ Select Folder1 Choose Select folder.Highlight Select folder and press 2.2 Highlight a folder.Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder.3 Select the hi

iPackage ContentsBe sure all items listed here were included with your camera. Memory cards are sold separately.• Warranty• User’s Manual (this guide)

4XCamera Body (Continued)1 Built-in flash ... 1852 Flash pop-up button... 1853 M (flash mode) button ...

274UFile NamingPhotographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space, “_DSC”, follo

275UJPEG CompressionChoose whether to compress JPEG images to a fixed size or to vary file size for improved image quality (pg. 67).NEF (RAW) Recordin

276UActive D-LightingThis option can be used to prevent loss of detail in highlights and shadows (pg. 179). Choose from Auto, High, Normal, Low, and O

277ULong Exp. NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction)Choose whether to reduce noise in pictures taken at slow shutter speeds.A The Shooting Information Dis

278UHigh ISO NRPhotographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to reduce “noise.”A The Shooting Information DisplayHigh ISO noise reducti

279UInterval Timer ShootingTake photographs automatically at pre-selected intervals. Use for time-lapse movies of such subjects as flowers opening or

280UACustom Settings:Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsCustom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. To display the C

281UThe following Custom Settings are available:Custom Setting PageB Custom setting bank282A Reset custom settings282a Autofocusa1 AF-C priority selec

282UC: Custom Setting BankCustom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a pa

283Ua1: AF-C Priority SelectionThis option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority)

5X1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 11 9 8 10 1 AF-assist illuminator ... 290Self-timer lamp ... 103Red-eye reduction lamp... 18

284Ua2: AF-S Priority SelectionThis option controls whether photographs can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) or whenever the

285Ua3: Dynamic AF AreaIf the subject leaves the selected focus point when dynamic-area AF (I; pg. 74) is selected in continuous-servo AF (focus mode

286UA 3D-trackingWhen the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera. Cons

287Ua4: Focus Tracking with Lock-OnThis option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject.a5: AF Activation

288Ua6: AF Point IlluminationChoose whether the active focus point is highlighted in red in the viewfinder.a7: Focus Point Wrap-AroundChoose whether f

289Ua8: AF Point SelectionChoose the number of focus points available for manual focus-point selection.Option DescriptionB51 points (default)Choose fr

290Ua9: Built-in AF-Assist IlluminatorChoose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor.A T

291Ua10: AF-On for MB-D10Choose the function assigned to the B button on the optional MB-D10 battery pack.D The B ButtonPressing the B button will not

292Ub1: ISO Sensitivity Step Valueb2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl.This option determines whether adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, and bracketin

293Ub4: Easy Exposure CompensationThis option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation (pg. 128). If On (Auto reset) or On

6XCamera Body (Continued)1 Viewfinder ...452 Viewfinder eyepiece...453 Eyepiece shutter lever...

294Ub5: Center-Weighted AreaNote that unless Average is selected, the diameter is fixed at 12 mm when a non-CPU lens is used, regardless of the settin

295U2 Select Ye s .The message shown at right will be displayed; highlight Ye s and press 2 to proceed, or select No to exit without altering exposur

296Uc1: Shutter-Release Button AE-LAt the default setting of Off, exposure only locks when the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. If On is selected, exposur

297Uc3: Self-Timer Delayc4: Monitor off DelayThis option controls the length of the shutter release delay in self-timer mode. Choose from 2 s, 5 s, 1

298Ud1: BeepChoose High or Low to sound a beep when the self-timer is used or the camera focuses in single-servo autofocus (note that a beep will not

299Ud4: CL Mode Shooting SpeedThis option determines the maximum frame advance rate in CL (continuous low speed) mode (during interval timer photograp

300Ud6: File Number SequenceWhen a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whe

301Ud7: Shooting Info DisplayAt the default setting of Auto (AUTO), the color of the lettering in the information display (pg. 12) will automatically

302Ud8: LCD IlluminationAt the default setting of Off, the control panel backlight (LCD illuminator) will only light while the power switch is rotated

303UA Using AA BatteriesEN-EL4a or EN-EL4 rechargeable Li-ion batteries (available separately) or EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion batteries are recommende

7X1 Diopter adjustment control ...452 Metering selector... 1133 A (AE/AF lock) button ... 78, 79, 3254 B (

304Ud11: Battery OrderChoose whether the battery in the camera or the batteries in the battery pack are used first when an optional MB-D10 battery pac

305Ue1: Flash Sync SpeedThis option controls flash sync speed.A Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed LimitTo fix shutter speed at the sync spe

306UFlash Control at 1/320 s (Auto FP)When 1/320 s (Auto FP) is selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, pg. 305), the built-in flash and opt

307UD The Flash-Ready IndicatorWhen the flash fires at full power, the flash-indicator in the camera viewfinder will blink to warn that the resulting

308Ue2: Flash Shutter SpeedThis option determines the slowest shutter speed available when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye reduction in p

309Ue3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in FlashChoose the flash mode for the built-in flash.A “Manual” and “Repeating Flash”Y icons blink in the control panel

310U❚❚ ManualChoose a flash level between Full and 1/128 (1/128 of full power). At full power, the built-in flash has a Guide Number of 18/59 (m/ft.,

311U❚❚ Commander ModeUse the built-in flash as a master flash controlling one or more remote optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units i

312UFollow the steps below to take photographs in commander mode.1 Adjust settings for the built-in flash.Choose the flash control mode and output lev

313U6 Compose the shot.Compose the shot and arrange the flash units as shown below. Note that the maximum distance at which the remote flash units can

8XThe Control Panel98141312101112345671Shutter speed ... 118, 121Exposure compensationvalue...

314UA The Flash Sync Mode DisplayM does not appear in the control panel flash sync mode display when –– is selected for Built-in flash > Mode.A Fla

315Ue4: Modeling FlashIf On (the default setting) is selected when the camera is being used with the built-in flash or an optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-

316Ue6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)This option determines which settings are affected when AE & flash or AE only is selected for Custom Setting e5 in

317Ue7: Bracketing OrderAt the default setting of MTR>under>over (H), bracketing is performed in the order described on pages 132 and 136. If Un

318Uf1: D SwitchChoose the function performed by rotating the power switch to the D position.f2: Multi Selector Center ButtonThis option determines wh

319U❚❚ Playback ModeSelecting Playback mode displays the following options:f3: Multi SelectorIf Reset meter-off delay is selected, operating the multi

320Uf4: Photo Info/PlaybackAt the default setting of Info13/Playback42, pressing 1 or 3 in full-frame playback changes the photo information displayed

321UDAE lock (Reset on release)*Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed, and remains locked until the button is pressed a second time, the shutte

322UA Virtual HorizonWhen Virtual horizon is selected for FUNC. button press, the electronic analog exposure displays in the viewfinder and control pa

323U❚❚ FUNC. Button+DialsSelecting FUNC. button+dials for Custom Setting f5 displays the following options:Option DescriptioniChoose image areaPress t

9X242122232625151618191728272013 Aperture (f-number)...119, 121Aperture (number of stops)...120, 373 Exposure and flash bracketing

324Uf6: Assign Preview ButtonChoose the role played by the depth-of-field preview button, either by itself (Preview button press) or when used in comb

325Uf7: Assign AE-L/AF-L ButtonChoose the role played by the AE-L/AF-L button, either by itself (AE-L/AF-L button press) or when used in combination w

326Uf8: Shutter Speed and Aperture LockUse this option to lock shutter speed at the value selected in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, o

327UAperture settingAt the default setting of Sub-command dial, aperture can only be adjusted with the sub-command dial (or with the main command dial

328Uf10: Release Button to Use DialThis option allows adjustments that are normally made by holding a button and rotating a command dial to be made by

329Uf11: No Memory Card?At the default setting of Enable release, the shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures wi

330Uf12: Reverse IndicatorsAt the default setting of (V), the exposure indicators in the control panel, viewfinder and shooting information display

331UB The Setup Menu: Camera SetupThe setup menu contains the options listed below. To display the setup menu, press G and press 4 to highlight the ta

332UFormat Memory CardFormat the card. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card. Before formatting, be sure to

333UVideo ModeWhen connecting the camera to a television or VCR via the video connector, be sure the camera video mode matches the device video standa

10XThe Viewfinder Display12345678 109141311 15 1612 1718 19 20242321 22

334UWorld TimeChange time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off.If the clock is not set,

335UImage CommentAdd a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed in ViewNX (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately

336UAuto Image RotationPhotographs taken while On (the default option) is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rota

337UDust off Ref PhotoAcquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available separately; for more information, see the Captur

338U2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder.With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well-lit, featureless white object,

339UD Image Dust Off Reference DataThe same reference data can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at different apertures. Referenc

340UBattery InfoView information on the battery currently inserted in the camera.Item DescriptionBat. meter The current battery level expressed as a p

11XD No BatteryWhen the battery is totally exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder will dim. This is normal and does not in

12XThe Shooting Information DisplayShooting information, including shutter speed, aperture, the number of exposures remaining, buffer capacity, and AF

13X911121016171819201314153124567 81 Exposure mode... 1142 Flexible program indicator... 1173 Shutter speed lock icon ...

iiSymbols and ConventionsTo make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:Menu items, options, and m

14XThe Shooting Information Display (Continued)303132332829343543443738 3621 22 23 24 25 26274241403921 ISO sensitivity indicator ... 106Auto IS

15X❚❚ The Quick Settings DisplayTo change settings for the items listed below, press the R button in the shooting information display. Highlight item

16XThe Command DialsThe main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings.I buttonExpos

17X❚❚ Image Quality and SizePress the QUAL button and rotate the command dials.Set image quality(pg. 65)Choose an image size (pg. 70)❚❚ ISO Sensitivit

18X❚❚ ExposurePress the I button and rotate the main command dial to choose the exposure mode.Choose the exposure mode(pg. 114)Use the command dials t

19XSet exposure compensation (pg. 128)Activate or cancel bracketing/select number of shots in bracketing sequence (pp. 131, 134)Select bracketing expo

20X❚❚ White BalancePress the WB button and rotate the command dials.Choose a white balance setting (pg. 141)Fine-tune white balance (pg. 146), set col

21XAttaching the AN-D700 Camera StrapAttach the camera strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below.The BM-9 Monitor CoverA cle

22XQuick Start GuideFollow these steps for a quick start with your camera.1Charge the battery (pg. 32).2Insert the battery (pg. 34).3Attach a lens (pg

23X6Check camera settings (pp. 46, 49).7Select single-servo autofocus (pp. 51, 72).Rotate the focus-mode selector to S (single-servo autofocus).8Focus

iiiIntroductionTutorialImage Recording OptionsFocusRelease ModeISO SensitivityExposureWhite BalanceImage EnhancementFlash PhotographyOther Shooting Op

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s25sTutorialThis section describes how to use the camera menus, how to ready the camera for use, and how to take your first pictures and play them bac

26sCamera MenusMost shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button.G buttonChoose

27s❚❚ MenusThe following menus are available:Menu DescriptionD PlaybackAdjust playback settings and manage photos (pg. 260).C Shooting Adjust shooting

28sUsing Camera Menus❚❚ Menu ControlsThe multi selector and J button are used to navigate the menus.❚❚ Navigating the MenusFollow the steps below to n

29s3 Select a menu.Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.4 Position the cursor in the selected menu.Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected m

30s8 Select the highlighted item.Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button.Note the following poi

31sHelpIf a Q icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the L (Q) button. A description of the cur

32sFirst StepsCharge the BatteryThe camera is powered by an EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied).The EN-EL3e is not fully charged at shipmen

33s3 Insert the battery.Insert the battery into the charger. The CHARGE lamp will blink while the battery charges.4 Remove the battery when charging i

ivQ&A IndexFind what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.New FeaturesQuestion Key phrase See pageHow do I take pictures in F

34sInsert the Battery1 Turn the camera off.Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries.2 Open the battery-chamber cover.Open the

35sD The Battery and ChargerRead and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xviii–xx and 398–401 of this manual. To prevent short-circuits, replace

36sAttach a LensCare should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed.1 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body

37s3 Remove the lens cap.❚❚ Detaching the LensBe sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the len

38sBasic SetupThe language option in the setup menu is automatically highlighted the first time menus are displayed. Choose a language and set the tim

39s4 Select World time.Select World time and press 2. 5 Set time zone.A time-zone selection dialog will be displayed. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the lo

40s8 Set date format.Press 1 or 3 to choose the order in which the year, month, and day will be displayed and press J.9 Exit to shooting mode.Press th

41sInsert a Memory CardThe camera stores photographs on Type I CompactFlash memory cards (available separately; pg. 390). Type II CompactFlash cards a

42s4 Close the card slot cover.Close (q) and latch (w) the card slot cover.❚❚ Removing Memory Cards1 Turn the camera off.Confirm that the access lamp

43sFormatting Memory CardsMemory cards must be formatted before first use. Format the card as described below.D Formatting Memory CardsFormatting memo

vQuestion Key phrase See pageHow do I keep the shutter speed and aperture displays from turning off?Auto meter off48, 296Can I display a framing grid

44sD Memory Cards• Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.• Memory cards that have been for

45sAdjust Viewfinder FocusThe camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. Check that the display in th

46sBasic Photography and PlaybackTurn the Camera OnBefore taking photographs, turn the camera on and check the battery level and number of exposures r

47s3 Check the number of exposures remaining.The exposure-count displays in the control panel and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can b

48sA LCD IlluminatorsRotating the power switch toward D activates the exposure meters and the control panel backlight (LCD illuminator), allowing the

49sAdjust Camera SettingsThis tutorial describes how to take photos at default settings.1 Check camera settings.Default settings are listed below.Opti

50s2 Choose exposure mode e.Press the I button and rotate the main command dial to select exposure mode e. The camera will automatically adjust shutte

51s5 Choose single-servo autofocus.Rotate the focus-mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to S (single-servo autofocus). At this setting,

52sReady the CameraWhen framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left.

53sFocus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (pg. 54).At default settings, the camera will focus on the subject in the center

viQuestion Key phrase See pageWhat do these indicators mean?Viewfinder, control panel, shooting information display8, 10, 12What information is in the

54s2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot.Smoothly press the shutter-release-button the rest of the way down to take the

55sViewing Photographs1 Press the K button.A photograph will be displayed in the monitor.2 View additional pictures.Additional pictures can be display

56sDeleting Unwanted PhotographsTo delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O button. Note that photographs can not be reco

d57dImage Recording OptionsThis section describes how to choose image area, quality, and size.Image Area ...

58dImage AreaThe camera’s FX format (36.0 × 23.9 mm) image sensor can be used to record pictures with an image area (picture angle) equivalent to a 35

59d❚❚ Choose Image AreaChoose the image area used when Off is selected for Auto DX crop (pg. 61).A The DX Format CropIf Auto (the default setting) or

60dA DX LensesDX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller picture angle than lenses for 35 mm format cameras. If Auto DX

61dImage area can be set using the Image area option in the shooting menu or (if image area is assigned to the Fn button) by pressing the Fn button an

62d❚❚ The Fn Button1 Assign image area to the Fn button.Select Choose image area for Custom Setting f5, Assign FUNC. button > FUNC. button + dials

63dD Auto DX CropThe Fn button can not be used to select image area when a DX lens is attached and Auto DX crop is on.A The Fn, Depth-of-Field Previe

viiQuestion Key phrase See pageHow do I freeze or blur moving objects?Exposure mode f (shutter-priority auto)118How do I blur background details or ke

64dImage QualityThe following image quality options are available:A File SizeSee page 423 for information on the number of pictures that can be record

65dImage quality is set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel.A T

66dA NEF (RAW) RecordingThe NEF (RAW) recording item in the shooting menu controls compression (pg. 67) and bit depth (pg. 68) for NEF (RAW) images.A

67d❚❚ The JPEG Compression MenuThe JPEG compression item in the shooting menu offers the following options for JPEG images:❚❚ The NEF (RAW) Recording

68d❚❚ The NEF (RAW) Recording Menu: NEF (RAW) Bit DepthThe NEF (RAW) recording > NEF (RAW) bit depth item in the shooting menu offers the following

69dImage SizeImage size is measured in pixels. Choose from Large (the default option), Medium, or Small (note that image size varies depending on the

70dImage 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.A Th

N71NFocus – Controlling How the Camera FocusesThis section describes the options that control how your camera focuses.Focus Mode ...

72NFocus ModeFocus mode is controlled by the focus-mode selector on the front of the camera. There are two autofocus (AF) modes, in which the camera f

73NChoose single-servo AF for landscapes and other stationary sub-jects. Continuous-servo AF may be a better choice with erratically-moving subjects.