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DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual (with Warranty) • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read "For Your Safety" (page x). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible En place for future reference.
DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual (with Warranty) • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read "For Your Safety" (page x). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible En place for future reference.
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...Nikon Download Center A pdf version of the lens kit option should confirm that the package also includes a lens (manuals for other Nikon products including cameras, NIKKOR lenses, and flash units. Visit the Nikon Download Center to camera...) EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery with your camera...Camera DK-30 rubber eyecup (comes attached to download firmware updates, ViewNX-i and other Nikon...is available from the Nikon Download Center, together with an English-language ...
...Nikon Download Center A pdf version of the lens kit option should confirm that the package also includes a lens (manuals for other Nikon products including cameras, NIKKOR lenses, and flash units. Visit the Nikon Download Center to camera...) EN-EL25 rechargeable Li-ion battery with your camera...Camera DK-30 rubber eyecup (comes attached to download firmware updates, ViewNX-i and other Nikon...is available from the Nikon Download Center, together with an English-language ...
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... are used . Throughout this manual as the "shooting display"; Camera Settings The explanations in this product. A For Your Safety Before using the camera for technical assistance. Nikon User Support Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to as "memory cards". You will find ...helpful when using this manual assume that appear in the camera displays are used : D This icon marks...
... are used . Throughout this manual as the "shooting display"; Camera Settings The explanations in this product. A For Your Safety Before using the camera for technical assistance. Nikon User Support Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to as "memory cards". You will find ...helpful when using this manual assume that appear in the camera displays are used : D This icon marks...
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Table of Contents Package Contents ii Menu List vi For Your Safety x Notices xiv Getting to Know the Camera 1 Parts of the Camera 1 Camera Body 1 The Monitor and Viewfinder 5 The G Button 7 First Steps 9 Attach the Camera Strap 9 Charge the Battery 10 The Battery Charger 10 Insert the Battery and a Memory Card 11 Attach a Lens 15 Turn the Camera On 17 Basic Photography and Playback 18 Taking Photographs (b Mode 18 Shooting Movies (b Mode 22 Basic Playback 24 Viewing Movies 24 Deleting Unwanted Pictures 26 iv
Table of Contents Package Contents ii Menu List vi For Your Safety x Notices xiv Getting to Know the Camera 1 Parts of the Camera 1 Camera Body 1 The Monitor and Viewfinder 5 The G Button 7 First Steps 9 Attach the Camera Strap 9 Charge the Battery 10 The Battery Charger 10 Insert the Battery and a Memory Card 11 Attach a Lens 15 Turn the Camera On 17 Basic Photography and Playback 18 Taking Photographs (b Mode 18 Shooting Movies (b Mode 22 Basic Playback 24 Viewing Movies 24 Deleting Unwanted Pictures 26 iv
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Nikon Europe Service Warranty 61 v Technical Notes 27 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 27 Specifications 32 Approved Memory Cards 43 Battery Endurance 44 NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens 45 NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Lens 47 Notices 50 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN 51 Trademarks and Licenses 56 Warranty Terms -
Nikon Europe Service Warranty 61 v Technical Notes 27 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 27 Specifications 32 Approved Memory Cards 43 Battery Endurance 44 NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens 45 NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Lens 47 Notices 50 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN 51 Trademarks and Licenses 56 Warranty Terms -
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Menu List The camera offers the following menus. PLAYBACK MENU Delete Playback folder Playback display options Image review After delete Rotate tall Slide show Rating PHOTO SHOOTING MENU Reset ...
Menu List The camera offers the following menus. PLAYBACK MENU Delete Playback folder Playback display options Image review After delete Rotate tall Slide show Rating PHOTO SHOOTING MENU Reset ...
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... around your neck. Failure to observe this product. Failure to product's internal parts. Light focused by the lens could cause fire. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could cause fire or damage to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. •...
... around your neck. Failure to observe this product. Failure to product's internal parts. Light focused by the lens could cause fire. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could cause fire or damage to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. •...
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... use in close proximity to observe this precaution could interfere with tripods or similar accessories attached. Do not step on vision. • Do not transport cameras or lenses with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other metal objects. - xii • Turn this product. - Failure to extremely high temperatures, for an...
... use in close proximity to observe this precaution could interfere with tripods or similar accessories attached. Do not step on vision. • Do not transport cameras or lenses with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other metal objects. - xii • Turn this product. - Failure to extremely high temperatures, for an...
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..., etc.), commuter passes, stamped "Sample." postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. • Comply with the camera cannot be restricted in the case of photographs or recordings of exhibits or live performances. copyright holder. minimum of necessary copies are to personal... use, but note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be and of certified documents used without the permission of unused and meal coupons. xv Exceptions apply to be...
..., etc.), commuter passes, stamped "Sample." postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. • Comply with the camera cannot be restricted in the case of photographs or recordings of exhibits or live performances. copyright holder. minimum of necessary copies are to personal... use, but note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be and of certified documents used without the permission of unused and meal coupons. xv Exceptions apply to be...
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... answers to ensure that may result from the Nikon representative in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. The use with normal operation of the camera or result in your Nikon warranty. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including lenses, chargers, batteries..., charging AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with this Nikon digital camera are ...
... answers to ensure that may result from the Nikon representative in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. The use with normal operation of the camera or result in your Nikon warranty. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including lenses, chargers, batteries..., charging AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with this Nikon digital camera are ...
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...4 Movie-record button 22 11 Mode dial 5 Power switch 17, 18 12 Accessory shoe (for the names and locations of camera controls and displays. Parts of the Camera Refer to Know the Camera 1 You may find it helpful to bookmark this section for optional flash 6 Shutter-release button 18 unit) 7 E button ...13 Focal plane mark (E) Getting to this section and refer to familiarize yourself with the names and functions of camera controls and displays. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few minutes to it as you read through the rest of the manual.
...4 Movie-record button 22 11 Mode dial 5 Power switch 17, 18 12 Accessory shoe (for the names and locations of camera controls and displays. Parts of the Camera Refer to Know the Camera 1 You may find it helpful to bookmark this section for optional flash 6 Shutter-release button 18 unit) 7 E button ...13 Focal plane mark (E) Getting to this section and refer to familiarize yourself with the names and functions of camera controls and displays. Getting to Know the Camera Take a few minutes to it as you read through the rest of the manual.
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The Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 3 4 8 9 5 10 11 76 12 1 AF-assist illuminator 20 6 Lens mounting mark 15 Red-eye reduction lamp 7 Image sensor Self-timer lamp 8 Connector for external 2 Built-in flash microphone 3 Flash pop-up control 9 USB connector 4 Cover for microphone connector 10 Charge lamp 5 Cover for USB and HDMI connectors 11 HDMI connector 12 Body cap 15 2 Getting to Know the Camera
The Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 3 4 8 9 5 10 11 76 12 1 AF-assist illuminator 20 6 Lens mounting mark 15 Red-eye reduction lamp 7 Image sensor Self-timer lamp 8 Connector for external 2 Built-in flash microphone 3 Flash pop-up control 9 USB connector 4 Cover for microphone connector 10 Charge lamp 5 Cover for USB and HDMI connectors 11 HDMI connector 12 Body cap 15 2 Getting to Know the Camera
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12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 Monitor mode button 10 G button vi, 7 2 Viewfinder eyepiece 11 O button 26 3 Viewfinder 12 K button 24 4 Eye sensor 13 i button 5 Diopter adjustment control 14 DISP button 6 A (L) button 15 W button 25 7 J button 8 16 X button 25 8 Multi selector 8 17 Monitor 9 Memory card access lamp .......... 21 Getting to Know the Camera 3
12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 Monitor mode button 10 G button vi, 7 2 Viewfinder eyepiece 11 O button 26 3 Viewfinder 12 K button 24 4 Eye sensor 13 i button 5 Diopter adjustment control 14 DISP button 6 A (L) button 15 W button 25 7 J button 8 16 X button 25 8 Multi selector 8 17 Monitor 9 Memory card access lamp .......... 21 Getting to Know the Camera 3
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The Camera Body (Continued) 6 7 1 2 8 3 4 9 5 10 11 1 Sub-command dial 7 Lens release button 16 2 Fn1 button 8 CPU contacts 3 Fn2 button 9 Tripod socket 4 Battery-chamber cover latch......11 10 Battery latch 11 5 Battery-chamber cover 11 11 Memory card slot 11 6 Lens mount 15 4 Getting to Know the Camera
The Camera Body (Continued) 6 7 1 2 8 3 4 9 5 10 11 1 Sub-command dial 7 Lens release button 16 2 Fn1 button 8 CPU contacts 3 Fn2 button 9 Tripod socket 4 Battery-chamber cover latch......11 10 Battery latch 11 5 Battery-chamber cover 11 11 Memory card slot 11 6 Lens mount 15 4 Getting to Know the Camera
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... exposures 13 14 Number of exposures remaining 13 15 ISO sensitivity 16 ISO sensitivity indicator Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 11 i icon Getting to Know the Camera 5
... exposures 13 14 Number of exposures remaining 13 15 ISO sensitivity 16 ISO sensitivity indicator Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 11 i icon Getting to Know the Camera 5
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Monitor Viewfinder 1 24 1 8 7 6 2 3 4 5 6 78 53 1 Recording indicator 22 Recording disabled 23 2 Frame size and rate/ image quality 3 Time remaining 22 4 File name 5 Release mode (still photography) 6 Sound level 7 Microphone sensitivity 8 Frequency response 6 Getting to Know the Camera 17 Aperture 22 Shutter type 18 Shutter speed 23 "Clock not set" indicator 19 Subject tracking 24 Optical VR indicator 20 Metering 25 Touch shooting 21 Battery indicator 13 26 AF-area brackets The following items appear in movie mode.
Monitor Viewfinder 1 24 1 8 7 6 2 3 4 5 6 78 53 1 Recording indicator 22 Recording disabled 23 2 Frame size and rate/ image quality 3 Time remaining 22 4 File name 5 Release mode (still photography) 6 Sound level 7 Microphone sensitivity 8 Frequency response 6 Getting to Know the Camera 17 Aperture 22 Shutter type 18 Shutter speed 23 "Clock not set" indicator 19 Subject tracking 24 Optical VR indicator 20 Metering 25 Touch shooting 21 Battery indicator 13 26 AF-area brackets The following items appear in movie mode.
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The G Button Press the G button to view the menus. 1 1 D: Playback menu vi 2 3 2 C: Photo shooting menu............vi 4 3 1: Movie shooting menu............vii 5 6 9 4 A: Custom Settings menu..........vii 7 5 B: Setup menu ix 8 6 N: Retouch menu ix 7 O/m: My Menu or recent settings (defaults to My Menu ix 8 d: Help icon 9 Current settings Getting to Know the Camera 7
The G Button Press the G button to view the menus. 1 1 D: Playback menu vi 2 3 2 C: Photo shooting menu............vi 4 3 1: Movie shooting menu............vii 5 6 9 4 A: Custom Settings menu..........vii 7 5 B: Setup menu ix 8 6 N: Retouch menu ix 7 O/m: My Menu or recent settings (defaults to My Menu ix 8 d: Help icon 9 Current settings Getting to Know the Camera 7
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Press 1 or 3 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to select the desired menu. 3 Position the cursor in the selected menu. 8 Getting to previous menu 2: Select highlighted item or display sub-menu 3: Move cursor down 1 Highlight the icon for the current menu. 2 Select a menu. ❚❚ Using the Menus You can navigate the menus using the multi selector and J button. 1: Move cursor up J: Select highlighted item 4: Cancel and return to Know the Camera Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to select the desired menu. 3 Position the cursor in the selected menu. 8 Getting to previous menu 2: Select highlighted item or display sub-menu 3: Move cursor down 1 Highlight the icon for the current menu. 2 Select a menu. ❚❚ Using the Menus You can navigate the menus using the multi selector and J button. 1: Move cursor up J: Select highlighted item 4: Cancel and return to Know the Camera Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu.
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Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets. First Steps 9 additional straps are available separately. First Steps Complete the steps in this chapter before taking pictures for the first time. Attach the Camera Strap A strap is supplied with the camera;
Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets. First Steps 9 additional straps are available separately. First Steps Complete the steps in this chapter before taking pictures for the first time. Attach the Camera Strap A strap is supplied with the camera;
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The Battery Charger Insert the battery and plug the charger in "For Your Safety" (0 x) and "Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions" (0 27). In some countries or regions, charger may be charged using the supplied battery charger. An exhausted battery will flash while the battery charges. The CHARGE lamp will fully charge in about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Charge the Battery The battery can be supplied with adapter connected. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions in . Battery charging (flashing) Charging complete (steady) 10 First Steps
The Battery Charger Insert the battery and plug the charger in "For Your Safety" (0 x) and "Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions" (0 27). In some countries or regions, charger may be charged using the supplied battery charger. An exhausted battery will flash while the battery charges. The CHARGE lamp will fully charge in about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Charge the Battery The battery can be supplied with adapter connected. D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions in . Battery charging (flashing) Charging complete (steady) 10 First Steps