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... Use the camera's on-board help on your phone or Internet service provider. Download of the app and any product manuals requires an Internet connection, for which fees may be downloaded free of charge from your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. information that default settings are used . A This icon marks notes; Camera Settings The explanations in bold. Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in this manual...
... Use the camera's on-board help on your phone or Internet service provider. Download of the app and any product manuals requires an Internet connection, for which fees may be downloaded free of charge from your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. information that default settings are used . A This icon marks notes; Camera Settings The explanations in bold. Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in this manual...
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Menu Guide 224 Defaults 224 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 229 Playback Folder 230 Hide Image 230 Playback Display Options 232 Image Review 232 After Delete 233 Rotate Tall 233 Slide Show 234 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 235 Shooting Menu Bank 236 Storage Folder 237 File Naming 239 Color Space 240 Vignette Control 241 Auto Distortion Control 241 Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction 242 High ISO NR 242 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 243 Custom Settings Bank 245 a: Autofocus 246 a1: AF-C Priority Selection 246...
Menu Guide 224 Defaults 224 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 229 Playback Folder 230 Hide Image 230 Playback Display Options 232 Image Review 232 After Delete 233 Rotate Tall 233 Slide Show 234 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 235 Shooting Menu Bank 236 Storage Folder 237 File Naming 239 Color Space 240 Vignette Control 241 Auto Distortion Control 241 Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction 242 High ISO NR 242 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 243 Custom Settings Bank 245 a: Autofocus 246 a1: AF-C Priority Selection 246...
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... Setup Menu: Camera Setup 271 Format Memory Card 272 Monitor Brightness 273 Auto Info Display 273 Image Dust Off Ref Photo 274 Flicker Reduction 276 Time Zone and Date 276 vii d: Shooting/Display 253 d1: Beep 253 d2: Viewfinder Grid Display 253 d3: ISO Display 254 d4: Screen Tips 254 d5: CL Mode Shooting Speed 254 d6: Max. Continuous Release 254 d7: File Number Sequence 255 d8: Information Display 256 d9: LCD Illumination 256 d10: Exposure Delay Mode 256 e: Bracketing/Flash...
... Setup Menu: Camera Setup 271 Format Memory Card 272 Monitor Brightness 273 Auto Info Display 273 Image Dust Off Ref Photo 274 Flicker Reduction 276 Time Zone and Date 276 vii d: Shooting/Display 253 d1: Beep 253 d2: Viewfinder Grid Display 253 d3: ISO Display 254 d4: Screen Tips 254 d5: CL Mode Shooting Speed 254 d6: Max. Continuous Release 254 d7: File Number Sequence 255 d8: Information Display 256 d9: LCD Illumination 256 d10: Exposure Delay Mode 256 e: Bracketing/Flash...
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... 8 1 Shutter speed 39, 42 6 Aperture stop indicator 37 Number of intervals for interval 7 "k" (appears when memory X timer photography 158 remains for over 1000 2 Battery indicator 29 exposures 30 3 Exposure and flash bracketing 8 Number of exposures indicator 137 remaining 30 WB bracketing indicator 141 Number of shots remaining before ADL bracketing indicator ...........145 memory buffer fills 47 4 Multiple exposure indicator ......150 Preset white balance recording 5 Aperture (f-number 41, 42 Aperture (number of stops)......... 37 Number of shots per interval ....158...
... 8 1 Shutter speed 39, 42 6 Aperture stop indicator 37 Number of intervals for interval 7 "k" (appears when memory X timer photography 158 remains for over 1000 2 Battery indicator 29 exposures 30 3 Exposure and flash bracketing 8 Number of exposures indicator 137 remaining 30 WB bracketing indicator 141 Number of shots remaining before ADL bracketing indicator ...........145 memory buffer fills 47 4 Multiple exposure indicator ......150 Preset white balance recording 5 Aperture (f-number 41, 42 Aperture (number of stops)......... 37 Number of shots per interval ....158...
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.... 1 Framing grid (displayed when On 8 Flexible program indicator...........38 is selected for Custom Setting 9 Shutter speed 39, 42 d2 253 Autofocus mode 59 2 Focus points 64, 249 10 Aperture (f-number 41, 42 AF-area mode 62 Aperture (number of stops) .........37 3 AF area brackets 28, 189 11 Monochrome indicator 100 4 Focus indicator 32, 69 (displayed when the Monochrome 5 Metering 75 Picture Control or a Picture Control 6 Autoexposure (AE) lock 77 based on Monochrome is selected) 7 Exposure mode 36 12 Low battery warning 29 9
.... 1 Framing grid (displayed when On 8 Flexible program indicator...........38 is selected for Custom Setting 9 Shutter speed 39, 42 d2 253 Autofocus mode 59 2 Focus points 64, 249 10 Aperture (f-number 41, 42 AF-area mode 62 Aperture (number of stops) .........37 3 AF area brackets 28, 189 11 Monochrome indicator 100 4 Focus indicator 32, 69 (displayed when the Monochrome 5 Metering 75 Picture Control or a Picture Control 6 Autoexposure (AE) lock 77 based on Monochrome is selected) 7 Exposure mode 36 12 Low battery warning 29 9
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... signal indicator 171 24 Image size 58 12 Interval timer indicator 160 25 Flash mode 125 13 "k" (appears when memory remains for more information, see page 273. 12 for over 1000 exposures 30 14 Number of the lettering in the information display, see Custom Setting d8 (Information display, 0 256). For information on changing the color of exposures remaining 30 Multiple exposure auto gain indicator 152 Manual lens number 166 A Turning the Monitor Off To clear shooting information...
... signal indicator 171 24 Image size 58 12 Interval timer indicator 160 25 Flash mode 125 13 "k" (appears when memory remains for more information, see page 273. 12 for over 1000 exposures 30 14 Number of the lettering in the information display, see Custom Setting d8 (Information display, 0 256). For information on changing the color of exposures remaining 30 Multiple exposure auto gain indicator 152 Manual lens number 166 A Turning the Monitor Off To clear shooting information...
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... lock focus (0 60). If the subject moves, focus again at the same focus setting. instead, the camera will focus when the B button is pressed, at which point focus will not focus when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; The shutter can be used in succession to be taken at the new distance. N A Locking Focus with the B Button During viewfinder photography, the B button can be displayed in effect. A See Also See Custom setting c1 (Shutter...
... lock focus (0 60). If the subject moves, focus again at the same focus setting. instead, the camera will focus when the B button is pressed, at which point focus will not focus when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; The shutter can be used in succession to be taken at the new distance. N A Locking Focus with the B Button During viewfinder photography, the B button can be displayed in effect. A See Also See Custom setting c1 (Shutter...
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... following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for Custom Setting c1 (Shutter-release button AE-L, 0 251), exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. For information on the selected focus point. A See Also If On is selected for exposure: Exposure mode P S A Setting Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 0 38) Shutter speed Aperture The new values can be confirmed in the viewfinder and control panel. Z 78 In centerweighted metering, exposure will be locked at...
... following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for Custom Setting c1 (Shutter-release button AE-L, 0 251), exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. For information on the selected focus point. A See Also If On is selected for exposure: Exposure mode P S A Setting Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 0 38) Shutter speed Aperture The new values can be confirmed in the viewfinder and control panel. Z 78 In centerweighted metering, exposure will be locked at...
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... delay) > Live view (0 253). A Measuring Preset White Balance (Live View Photography) Preset manual white balance can not set while an HDR exposure is that selected for White balance in the shooting menu, r the position of the subject. 6 Measure white balance. When Preset manual is unable to measure white balance, the message shown at right will be displayed. Press J or press the shutter-release button all the way down to measure white balance is in the display, use the multi...
... delay) > Live view (0 253). A Measuring Preset White Balance (Live View Photography) Preset manual white balance can not set while an HDR exposure is that selected for White balance in the shooting menu, r the position of the subject. 6 Measure white balance. When Preset manual is unable to measure white balance, the message shown at right will be displayed. Press J or press the shutter-release button all the way down to measure white balance is in the display, use the multi...
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... restored using Shooting menu bank (0 236). U 225 Option White balance (0 81) Fine-tuning (0 84) Choose color temp. (0 88) Preset manual (0 90) Set Picture Control (0 100) Color space (0 240) Active D-Lighting (0 110) HDR (high dynamic range) HDR mode (0 113) Exposure differential (0 114) Smoothing (0 114) Vignette control (0 241) Auto distortion control (0 241) Long exposure NR (0 242) High ISO NR (0 242) Auto ISO sensitivity control (0 72) Multiple exposure 2 Multiple exposure mode (0 149) Number of shots (0 151) Auto gain (0 152) Interval timer shooting (0 156) Default Auto > Normal...
... restored using Shooting menu bank (0 236). U 225 Option White balance (0 81) Fine-tuning (0 84) Choose color temp. (0 88) Preset manual (0 90) Set Picture Control (0 100) Color space (0 240) Active D-Lighting (0 110) HDR (high dynamic range) HDR mode (0 113) Exposure differential (0 114) Smoothing (0 114) Vignette control (0 241) Auto distortion control (0 241) Long exposure NR (0 242) High ISO NR (0 242) Auto ISO sensitivity control (0 72) Multiple exposure 2 Multiple exposure mode (0 149) Number of shots (0 151) Auto gain (0 152) Interval timer shooting (0 156) Default Auto > Normal...
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...; Restoring Default Settings To restore default settings, highlight a bank in the bank even when the camera is selected. The new settings will be stored in the Shooting menu bank menu and press O. A descriptive caption up to restore default settings for a list of Multiple exposure, Interval timer shooting, and modifications to Picture Controls (quick adjust and other banks, allowing the user to another by highlighting the menu bank and pressing 2. Shooting Menu Bank G button ➜ C shooting menu Shooting menu options are...
...; Restoring Default Settings To restore default settings, highlight a bank in the bank even when the camera is selected. The new settings will be stored in the Shooting menu bank menu and press O. A descriptive caption up to restore default settings for a list of Multiple exposure, Interval timer shooting, and modifications to Picture Controls (quick adjust and other banks, allowing the user to another by highlighting the menu bank and pressing 2. Shooting Menu Bank G button ➜ C shooting menu Shooting menu options are...
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... amount of the memory buffer will be processed to reduce noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog). The time required for High ISO NR. Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) G button ➜ C shooting menu If On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than the amount performed when Low is selected for processing roughly doubles; during processing, "l m" will flash in photographs taken...
... amount of the memory buffer will be processed to reduce noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog). The time required for High ISO NR. Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) G button ➜ C shooting menu If On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than the amount performed when Low is selected for processing roughly doubles; during processing, "l m" will flash in photographs taken...
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... Mode Additional time may be used to the manufacturer. U 286 Set Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 251) to the latest version. D Eye-Fi Cards Eye-Fi cards may not support other Eye-Fi functions. Eye-Fi cards are for more information. Be sure the Eye-Fi card firmware has been updated to 30 s or longer. The camera can be required when connecting using Eye-Fi cards that support ad hoc mode. A Using Eye-Fi Cards in some countries or regions; Firmware Version G button ➜ B setup menu View...
... Mode Additional time may be used to the manufacturer. U 286 Set Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 251) to the latest version. D Eye-Fi Cards Eye-Fi cards may not support other Eye-Fi functions. Eye-Fi cards are for more information. Be sure the Eye-Fi card firmware has been updated to 30 s or longer. The camera can be required when connecting using Eye-Fi cards that support ad hoc mode. A Using Eye-Fi Cards in some countries or regions; Firmware Version G button ➜ B setup menu View...
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... aperture of lines may be displayed when image on camera. 13 If maximum aperture is limited by presetting lens aperture. PB-6D may appear during autofocus at maximum zoom, in-focus indicator may be required depending on camera orientation. 22 Use preset aperture. In aperture-priority auto exposure mode, preset aperture using Non-CPU lens data (0 163). Use spot or center-weighted metering if desired results are specified using lens aperture ring before shifting lens. 19 Exposure compensation required when used...
... aperture of lines may be displayed when image on camera. 13 If maximum aperture is limited by presetting lens aperture. PB-6D may appear during autofocus at maximum zoom, in-focus indicator may be required depending on camera orientation. 22 Use preset aperture. In aperture-priority auto exposure mode, preset aperture using Non-CPU lens data (0 163). Use spot or center-weighted metering if desired results are specified using lens aperture ring before shifting lens. 19 Exposure compensation required when used...
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... not measure white balance: Subject is slower than 1 s: use (0 224). • Press shutter-release button halfway to record photos: Turn long exposure noise reduction off to NEF (RAW) (0 55). White balance bracketing unavailable: • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image quality (0 55, 141). • Multiple exposure mode is slow to start standby timer (0 33). n 342 Effects of Picture Control differ from image to match light source (0 81). • Adjust Set Picture Control settings (0 100). Image size can not be changed : Image quality set to...
... not measure white balance: Subject is slower than 1 s: use (0 224). • Press shutter-release button halfway to record photos: Turn long exposure noise reduction off to NEF (RAW) (0 55). White balance bracketing unavailable: • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image quality (0 55, 141). • Multiple exposure mode is slow to start standby timer (0 33). n 342 Effects of Picture Control differ from image to match light source (0 81). • Adjust Set Picture Control settings (0 100). Image size can not be changed : Image quality set to...
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... pointed up or down when photo was taken at image quality of the local AC power supply (0 276). Some photos are displayed in image review (0 232). "Tall" (portrait) orientation photos are not displayed during live view: • Center-weighted or spot metering is selected (0 75). • The camera is in exposure mode M (0 174). • The subject is too bright or too dark. • Active D-Lighting is in long time-exposures: Enable long exposure noise reduction...
... pointed up or down when photo was taken at image quality of the local AC power supply (0 276). Some photos are displayed in image review (0 232). "Tall" (portrait) orientation photos are not displayed during live view: • Center-weighted or spot metering is selected (0 75). • The camera is in exposure mode M (0 174). • The subject is too bright or too dark. • Active D-Lighting is in long time-exposures: Enable long exposure noise reduction...
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..., 325 Active D-Lighting 110, 145 Add items (My Menu 314 Adjust viewfinder focus 28 ADL bracketing (Auto bracketing set).... 145, 259 Adobe RGB 240 AE & flash (Auto bracketing set) ..... 136, 259 AE lock 77 AE only (Auto bracketing set).. 136, 259 AE-L/AF-L button 66, 77, 267 AF 59-67, 175-178 AF activation 247 AF area brackets 28 AF fine-tune 283 AF point illumination 248 AF-area mode 62, 177...
..., 325 Active D-Lighting 110, 145 Add items (My Menu 314 Adjust viewfinder focus 28 ADL bracketing (Auto bracketing set).... 145, 259 Adobe RGB 240 AE & flash (Auto bracketing set) ..... 136, 259 AE lock 77 AE only (Auto bracketing set).. 136, 259 AE-L/AF-L button 66, 77, 267 AF 59-67, 175-178 AF activation 247 AF area brackets 28 AF fine-tune 283 AF point illumination 248 AF-area mode 62, 177...
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... Flash (White balance 82 Flash bracketing 136, 259, 260 Flash compensation 128 Flash control 124 Flash mode 125, 126 n Flash only (Auto bracketing set) ..... 136, 259 Flash ready indicator 121, 131 Flash shutter speed 258 Flash sync speed 127, 257 Flash sync terminal 117 Flexible program 38 Flicker reduction 276 Fluorescent (White balance 81 f-number 37, 320 Focal length 165, 322 Focal plane mark 69 Focus distance indicator 360 Focus distance mark 360 Focus indicator 31, 66, 69 Focus lock 66 Focus mode 59, 175 Focus mode switch 25, 68, 360 Focus point 31...
... Flash (White balance 82 Flash bracketing 136, 259, 260 Flash compensation 128 Flash control 124 Flash mode 125, 126 n Flash only (Auto bracketing set) ..... 136, 259 Flash ready indicator 121, 131 Flash shutter speed 258 Flash sync speed 127, 257 Flash sync terminal 117 Flexible program 38 Flicker reduction 276 Fluorescent (White balance 81 f-number 37, 320 Focal length 165, 322 Focal plane mark 69 Focus distance indicator 360 Focus distance mark 360 Focus indicator 31, 66, 69 Focus lock 66 Focus mode 59, 175 Focus mode switch 25, 68, 360 Focus point 31...
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... (RAW) n recording 57 NEF (RAW) processing 300 371 continuous release 254 Maximum aperture 69, 122, 320 Maximum sensitivity 73 Memory buffer 32, 47 Memory card .......... 19, 22, 272, 363, 364 Memory card capacity 364 Metering 75 Metering selector 76 Miniature effect 308 Minimum aperture 25, 37 Minimum shutter speed 73 Mired 87 Mirror 50, 332 Mirror up for cleaning 332 Long exposure NR 242 Long time-exposures 44 Lossless compressed (Type 57 Low-pass...
... (RAW) n recording 57 NEF (RAW) processing 300 371 continuous release 254 Maximum aperture 69, 122, 320 Maximum sensitivity 73 Memory buffer 32, 47 Memory card .......... 19, 22, 272, 363, 364 Memory card capacity 364 Metering 75 Metering selector 76 Miniature effect 308 Minimum aperture 25, 37 Minimum shutter speed 73 Mired 87 Mirror 50, 332 Mirror up for cleaning 332 Long exposure NR 242 Long time-exposures 44 Lossless compressed (Type 57 Low-pass...
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... Red-eye correction 292 Red-eye reduction 125 Red-eye reduction with slow sync.. 125 Release button to use dial 269 Release mode 7, 46 Release mode dial 7, 46 Remote cord 44, 50, 325 Remove items (My Menu 315 Reset 133, 236, 245 Resize 302 Restoring default settings ....... 133, 224, 236, 245 Retouch menu 287 Reverse indicators 269 RGB 191, 240 Rolling 265, 282 Rotate tall 233 S S (small 58 Save settings 280 Save/load settings 280 Screen tips 254 SD memory card...
... Red-eye correction 292 Red-eye reduction 125 Red-eye reduction with slow sync.. 125 Release button to use dial 269 Release mode 7, 46 Release mode dial 7, 46 Remote cord 44, 50, 325 Remove items (My Menu 315 Reset 133, 236, 245 Resize 302 Restoring default settings ....... 133, 224, 236, 245 Retouch menu 287 Reverse indicators 269 RGB 191, 240 Rolling 265, 282 Rotate tall 233 S S (small 58 Save settings 280 Save/load settings 280 Screen tips 254 SD memory card...