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76A Image AreaThe selected option is shown in the information display.A DX LensesDX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smal
77The image area can be selected using the Image area > Choose image area option in the shooting menu or by pressing a control and rotating a comma
78❚❚ Camera Controls1 Assign image area selection to a camera control.Select Choose image area as the “press + command dials” option for a camera cont
79The D810 supports the following image quality options. See page 489 for information on the number of pictures that can be stored at different image
80Image quality is set by pressing the T button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel.T butto
81❚❚ JPEG CompressionTo choose the type of compression for JPEG images, highlight JPEG/TIFF recording > JPEG compression in the shooting menu and p
82❚❚ NEF (RAW) Bit DepthTo choose a bit depth for NEF (RAW) images, highlight NEF (RAW) recording > NEF (RAW) bit depth in the shooting menu and pr
83Image size is measured in pixels. In the case of JPEG and TIFF images, you can choose from #Large, $Medium, or %Small (note that image size varies d
84Image size for JPEG and TIFF images can be set by pressing the T button and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired option is displayed in t
85❚❚ NEF (RAW) ImagesWhen recording photographs in NEF (RAW) format, you can choose from sizes of o Large and p Small using the NEF (RAW) recording &g
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86When two memory cards are inserted in the camera, you can choose one as the primary card using the Primary slot selection item in the shooting menu.
87FocusThis section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically (see belo
88Autofocus mode can be selected by pressing the AF-mode button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewf
89A See AlsoFor information on using focus priority in continuous-servo AF, see Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 306). For information on
90AF-Area ModeChoose how the focus point is selected during viewfinder photography.• Single-point AF: Select the focus point as described on page 94;
91• Group-area AF: The camera focuses using a group of focus points selected by the user, reducing the risk of the camera focusing on the background i
92A 3D-trackingWhen the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera. Conseq
93A See AlsoFor information on adjusting how long the camera waits before refocusing when an object moves in front of the camera, see Custom Setting a
94Focus Point SelectionThe camera offers a choice of 51 focus points that can be used to compose photographs with the main subject positioned almost a
95The focus selector lock can be rotated to the locked (L) position following selection to prevent the selected focus point from changing when the mul
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96Focus 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 poin
972 Lock focus.AF-C focus mode (0 87): With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q), press the A AE-L/AF-L button (w) to lock both focus and ex
98A Locking Focus with the B ButtonDuring viewfinder photography, focus can be locked using the B button in place of the shutter-release button (0 88)
99A Getting Good Results with AutofocusAutofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the c
100Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired result
101❚❚ The Electronic RangefinderThe viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the
102Release ModeTo choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting.Choosing a Rel
103ESelf-timer: Take pictures with the self-timer (0 106).VMirror up: Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in telephoto or close-up photography o
104Power Source and Frame RateThe maximum frame advance rate varies with the power source and image area. The figures below are the average maximum fr
105A The Memory BufferThe camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being sav
xiN The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ...384Retouch Menu Options ...
106The 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 or place the ca
1074 Start the timer.Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer. The self-timer lamp will start to flash. Two seconds before
108Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. To use mirror-up mode, press the release mode dial lock
109ISO SensitivityThe camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. Choose from settings that range from I
110A The Shooting MenuISO sensitivity can also be adjusted from the shooting menu. Choose ISO sensitivity settings to adjust settings for viewfinder a
111If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control in the shooting menu, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjust
1123 Adjust settings.The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using Maximum sensitivity (note that if the ISO sensitivity selected b
113A Minimum Shutter SpeedAuto shutter-speed selection can be fine-tuned by highlighting Auto and pressing 2: for example, values faster than those us
114ExposureMetering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available:MeteringOption DescriptionLMatrix: Produces natural r
115To choose a metering option, press the c button and rotate the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder and contr
xiiTechnical Notes 419Compatible Lenses... 419Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) ...
116To determine how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure, press the I (Q) button and rotate the main command dial until
117A Lens TypesWhen using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring (0 422), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Type G
118e: Programmed AutoIn this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal expos
119f: Shutter-Priority AutoIn shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produc
120g: Aperture-Priority AutoIn aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will prod
121h: ManualIn manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to ch
122A AF Micro NIKKOR LensesProvided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be taken into account when the lens aperture
123Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks.• Bulb (A): The shutter remain
1241 Ready the camera.Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface.2 Select exposure mode h.Press the I (Q) button and rotate t
1253 Choose a shutter speed.While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb (A) or Time (&). The
xiiiTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using t
126Shutter speed lock is available in shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes, aperture lock in aperture-priority auto and manual exposure mod
127Aperture (exposure modes g and h): Press the selected button and rotate the sub-command dial until F icons appear in the viewfinder and the control
128Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using center-weighted metering and spot metering (0 114) to meter exposure.1 Lock exposure.Pos
129A 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
130Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective wh
131To choose a value for exposure compensation, press the E button and rotate the main command dial until the desired value is displayed in the contro
132A Exposure Mode hIn exposure mode h, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change.A See Also
133Bracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current
1342 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 numb
1353 Select an exposure increment.Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment.At default settings, the size of
xivADo not disassembleTouching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only b
1364 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected.
137❚❚ Canceling BracketingTo cancel bracketing, press the D button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequen
138A Exposure BracketingThe camera modifies exposure by varying shutter speed and aperture (programmed auto), aperture (shutter-priority auto), or shu
139❚❚ White Balance BracketingThe camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. For more information on whit
1403 Select a white balance increment.Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is rou
1414 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each cop
142❚❚ Canceling BracketingTo cancel bracketing, press the D button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequen
143❚❚ ADL BracketingThe camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. For more information on Active D-Lighting, see page 182.1 Select A
144At settings other than zero, a d icon and an ADL bracketing indicator will appear in the control panel and D will be displayed in the viewfinder. C
145Active D-Lighting is shown in the control panel.Control panel display Active D-LightingY AutoR LowQ NormalP HighZ Extra high
xvAObserve proper precautions when handling batteriesBatteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handl
1464 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. While brac
147A ADL BracketingIn continuous release modes (0 102), shooting will pause after the number of shots specified in the bracketing program have been ta
148White BalanceWhite balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended with most light s
149White balance can be selected by pressing the U button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control pan
150A Color TemperatureThe perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of
151At settings other than K (Choose color temp.), white balance can be “fine-tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or t
1523 Press J.Press J to save settings and return to the shooting menu. If white balance has been fine-tuned, an asterisk (“U”) will be displayed in th
153❚❚ The U ButtonAt settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the U button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the amb
154A 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”
155Follow the steps below to choose a color temperature when K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance.❚❚ The White Balance MenuColor tempe
xvi• Do not handle the power cable or go near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.• Do
1563 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
157❚❚ The U ButtonWhen K (Choose color temp.) is selected, the U button can be used to select the color temperature, although only for the amber (A)–
158Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with
159Viewfinder Photography1 Light a reference object.Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph.
1603 Select a preset.Press the U button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed in the contro
1615 Measure white balance.Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-relea
162D Direct Measurement ModeIf no operations are performed during viewfinder photography while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will
163Live View (Spot White Balance)In live view photography and movie live view (0 35, 49), white balance can be measured in a selected area of the fram
1643 Select a preset.Press the U button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed in the contro
1656 Measure white balance.Press the center of the multi selector or press the shutter-release button all the way down to measure white balance. The t
xvii• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into
166A Measuring Preset Manual White Balance (Live View)Preset manual white balance can not be measured when Record movies is selected for Custom Settin
167Managing Presets❚❚ Copying White Balance from a PhotographFollow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an existing photograph to a
1685 Copy white balance.Press J to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset. If the highlighted photograph h
169A Choosing a White Balance PresetPress 1 to highlight the current white balance preset (d-1–d-6) and press 2 to select another preset.A Fine-Tuning
170Image EnhancementSelecting a Picture ControlChoose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene.Picture ControlsOption DescriptionQS
1711 Press L (Z/Q).A list of Picture Controls will be displayed.2 Select a Picture Control.Highlight a Picture Control and press J.L (Z/Q) buttonJ but
172A Custom Picture ControlsCustom Picture Controls are created through modifications to existing Picture Controls using the Manage Picture Control op
173Modifying Picture ControlsExisting preset or custom Picture Controls (0 177) can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choos
174❚❚ Picture Control SettingsOption DescriptionQuick adjustMute or heighten the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all man
175D “A” (Auto)Results for auto sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Use a t
To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all those who use the pr
xviiiNotices for Customers in the U.S.A.Power CableAt voltages over AC 125 V (U.S.A. only): The power cable must be rated for the voltage in use, be a
176A Toning (Monochrome Only)Pressing 3 when Toning is selected displays saturation options. Press 4 or 2 to adjust saturation in increments of 1, or
177Creating Custom Picture ControlsThe preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls.1 Select
1785 Select a destination.Choose a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2.6 Name the Picture Control.The text-entry
1797 Save changes and exit.Press J to save changes and exit. The new Picture Control will appear in the Picture Control list.A Manage Picture Control
180Sharing Custom Picture ControlsUse the Load/save option in the Manage Picture Control menu to copy custom Picture Controls to and from memory cards
181A Saving Custom Picture ControlsUp to 99 custom Picture Controls can be stored on the memory card at any one time. The memory card can only be used
182Active D-LightingActive D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast s
183To use Active D-Lighting:1 Select Active D-Lighting.Highlight Active D-Lighting in the shooting menu and press 2.2 Choose an option.Highlight the d
184High Dynamic Range (HDR)Used with high-contrast subjects, High Dynamic Range (HDR) preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two sho
1852 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 0 On (serie
xixNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduc
1863 Choose the exposure differential.To choose the difference in exposure between the two shots, highlight Exposure differential and press 2.The opti
1875 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. l y will flash i
188A The D ButtonIf HDR (high dynamic range) is selected for Custom Setting f8 (Assign BKT button; 0 350), you can select the HDR mode by pressing the
189Flash PhotographyThe built-in flash can be used not only when natural lighting is inadequate but to fill in shadows and backlit subjects or to add
1903 Choose a flash mode.Press the M (Y) button and rotate the main command dial until the desired flash mode icon is displayed in the control panel (
191Flash ModesThe camera supports the following flash modes:Flash mode DescriptionFront-curtain syncThis mode is recommended for most situations. In p
192Rear-curtain syncIn shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, flash fires just before the shutter closes. Use to create effect of a stream of
193A Flash Photography Shutter Speed and ApertureMode Shutter speed Aperture See pageeSet automatically by camera (1/250 s–1/60 s)1, 2Set automaticall
194A Flash Control ModeThe camera supports the following i-TTL flash control modes:• i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR: Flash emits series of
195A See AlsoSee page 198 for information on locking flash value (FV) for a metered subject before recomposing a photograph.For information on auto FP
xxDisposing of Data Storage DevicesPlease note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase
196Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by from –3 EV to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relati
197A Optional Flash UnitsThe flash compensation selected with the optional flash unit is added to the flash compensation selected with the camera.A Se
198This feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash output is
1994 Lock flash level.After confirming that the flash ready indicator (M) is displayed in the viewfinder, press the button selected in Step 1. The fla
200A Using FV Lock with the Built-in FlashFV lock is only available with the built-in flash when TTL is selected for Custom Setting e3 (Flash cntrl fo
201Other Shooting OptionsPressing the R button during viewfinder photography displays shooting information in the monitor including shutter speed, ape
20211 Shutter-speed lock icon... 12612 Electronic front-curtain shutter indicator ... 32313 Exposure delay
20328 Interval timer indicator ...216, 219Time-lapse indicator ...223, 22729 Metering ...11430 Image size (
204Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.40 Active D-Lighting indicator...18341 High ISO noise reduction indicator.
205Press the b button for quick access to the following settings during viewfinder photography. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J t
xxiUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesNikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon
206The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the T and E buttons down together for more than two seconds (these bu
207❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Shooting Menu1Option DefaultImage quality JPEG normalJPEG/TIFF recordingImage size LargeNEF (RAW) recordingImage si
208❚❚ Other SettingsOption DefaultFocus point1CenterPreset focus point CenterExposure mode Programmed autoFlexible program OffExposure compensation Of
209Follow the steps below to record a series of two to ten exposures in a single photograph. Multiple exposures can make use of RAW data from the came
2102 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, s
2113 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 s
2124 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
2135 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.In continuous release modes (0 102), the camera records all exposures in a single burst. If On (series) is s
214❚❚ Interrupting Multiple ExposuresTo interrupt a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, select Off for multipl
215A Interval Timer PhotographyIf interval timer photography is activated before the first exposure is taken, the camera will record exposures at the
xxiiD Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesOnly Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineer
216The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals.1 Select Interval timer shooting.Highlight Interval timer shooting in
2172 Adjust interval timer settings.Choose a start option, interval, number of shots per interval, and exposure smoothing option.• To choose a start o
218• To choose the number of shots per interval:In S (single frame) mode, the photographs for each interval will be taken at the rate chosen for Custo
2193 Start shooting.Highlight Start and press J. The first series of shots will be taken at the specified starting time, or after about 3s if Now was
220❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer PhotographyInterval timer photography can be paused between intervals by pressing J or selecting Pause in the interval ti
221❚❚ No PhotographThe camera will skip the current interval if any of the following situations persist for eight seconds or more after the interval w
222A BracketingAdjust bracketing settings before starting interval timer photography. If exposure, flash, or ADL bracketing is active while interval t
223The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a silent time-lapse movie using the options currently selected for Frame size
2242 Adjust time-lapse photography settings.Choose an interval, total shooting time, and exposure smoothing option.• To choose the interval between fr
2253 Start shooting.Highlight Start and press J. Time-lapse photography starts after about 3s. The camera takes photographs at the selected interval f
1IntroductionTake a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer
226❚❚ No PhotographThe camera will skip the current frame if single-servo autofocus is in effect and the camera is unable to focus (note that the came
227A Calculating the Length of the Final Movie The total number of frames in the final movie can be approximated by dividing the shooting time by the
228A Image ReviewThe K button can not be used to view pictures while time-lapse photography is in progress, but the current frame will be displayed fo
229Non-CPU lenses can be used in exposure modes g and h, with aperture set using the lens aperture ring. By specifying lens data (lens focal length an
230The 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 lens data.Highlight Non-CPU lens
231A Focal Length Not ListedIf the correct focal length is not listed, choose the closest value greater than the actual focal length of the lens.A Tel
232To recall lens data when using a non-CPU lens:1 Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control.Select Choose non-CPU lens number as the “
233A GPS unit can be connected to the ten-pin remote terminal, allowing the current latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a
234❚❚ Setup Menu OptionsThe Location data item in the setup menu contains the options listed below.• Standby timer: Choose whether or not the exposure
235More About PlaybackFull-Frame PlaybackTo play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. Ad
2Camera Body (Continued)1 Built-in flash... 1892 Flash pop-up button... 1893 D button... 134, 139, 1
236A Rotate TallTo display “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs in tall orientation, select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (0
237A Two Memory CardsIf two memory cards are inserted, you can select a memory card for playback by pressing the W button when 72 thumbnails are displ
238Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. Note
239❚❚ File Information1 Displayed only if Focus point is selected for Playback display options (0 282).2 If photograph was taken using AF-S, display s
240❚❚ Highlights* Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for current channel. Hold W button and press 4 or 2 to cycle thro
241❚❚ RGB Histogram* Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for current channel. Hold W button and press 4 or 2 to cycle t
242A Playback ZoomTo zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X. Use the X and W buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the ima
243❚❚ Shooting Data1 Metering ... 114Electronic front-curtain shutter... 32
24413 White balance...148Color temperature...155White balance fine-tuning...
2451 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on.2 Displayed if Custom Setting b7 (Fine-tune optimal exposure, 0 318) has
31 Stereo microphone...49, 622 AF-assist illuminator...313Self-timer lamp... 107Red-eye reducti
246❚❚ Location Data1 (0 233)1 Data for movies are for start of recording.2 Displayed only if GPS device is equipped with electronic compass.1 Latitude
247❚❚ Overview* Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on.1 Frame number/total number of frames2 Protect status...
248Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect:Taki
249Select facesFaces (up to 35) detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in navigation window. Rotate sub-command dial to view other faces.
250In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, press the L (Z/Q) button to protect the current picture from accidental deletion. Protected files are
251To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O (Q) button. To delete multiple selected
252The Playback MenuThe Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may
253ConnectionsInstall the supplied software to display and edit photographs and movies that have been copied to your computer. Before installing ViewN
2542 Start the installer.Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions.3 Exit the installer.4 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.Clic
255A System RequirementsWindowsCPU• Photos: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core series, 1.6 GHz or better• Movies (playback): Pentium D 3.0 GHz or bette
4Camera Body (Continued)1 Eyepiece shutter lever...23, 1062 Viewfinder...173 Viewfinder eyepiece ...
256MacCPU• Photos: Intel Core or Xeon series• Movies (playback): Core Duo 2 GHz or better; Intel Core i5 or better recommended when viewing movies wit
257Copy Pictures to the ComputerBefore proceeding, be sure you have installed the software on the supplied ViewNX 2 CD (0 253).1 Connect the USB cable
2582 Start Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX 2.If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.A The USB Cable
2593 Click Start Transfer.At default settings, pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer.4 Terminate the connection.When transfer is
260A Starting ViewNX 2 Manually• Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop.• Mac: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.A For More Info
261Ethernet and Wireless NetworksThe optional UT-1 communication unit (0 437) can be used to upload photographs to a computer or ftp server. The camer
262D During TransferMovies can not be recorded or played back when the UT-1 is connected and there are either images remaining to be sent or images cu
263Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 485) connected directly to the camera.Connecting the PrinterConnect the camera using
264Printing Pictures One at a Time1 Display the desired picture.Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X button to zoom in on the current
2652 Adjust printing options.Press J to display the following items, then press 1 or 3 to highlight an item and press 2 to view options (only options
5The Control PanelThe control panel shows a variety of camera settings when the camera is on. The items shown here appear the first time the camera is
266Printing Multiple Pictures1 Display the PictBridge menu.Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display.2 Choose an option.Highlight one of t
267Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe DPOF print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-comp
2683 Select imprint options.Highlight the following options and press 2 to toggle the highlighted option on or off.• Print shooting data: Print shutte
269The optional High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (0 440) or a type C HDMI cable (available separately from third-party suppliers) can
270HDMI OptionsThe HDMI option in the setup menu (0 365) controls output resolution and other advanced HDMI options.❚❚ Output ResolutionChoose the for
271A Television PlaybackUse of an AC adapter and power connector (available separately) is recommended for extended playback. If the edges of photogra
272Menu GuideThe default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below. For information on two-button reset, see page 206.❚❚ Playback
273Image area (0 74)Choose image area (0 75) FX (36×24)Auto DX crop (0 75) OnWhite balance (0 148) Auto > NormalFine-tuning (0 151) A-B: 0, G-M: 0C
274Interval timer shooting (0 216) OffStart options (0 217) NowInterval (0 217) 1 min.No. of intervals×shots/interval (0 218) 0001×1Exposure smoothing
275❚❚ Custom Settings Menu Defaults*Option Defaulta1 AF-C priority selection (0 306) Releasea2 AF-S priority selection (0 307) Focusa3 Focus tracking
iBe sure all items listed here were included with your camera.Memory cards are sold separately. Cameras purchased in Japan display menus and messages
6The Viewfinder Display1 Framing grid (displayed when On is selected for Custom Setting d7)... 325
276c1 Shutter-release button AE-L (0 319) Offc2 Standby timer (0 319) 6 sc3 Self-timer (0 319)Self-timer delay 10 sNumber of shots 1Interval between s
277e1 Flash sync speed (0 329) 1/250 se2 Flash shutter speed (0 331) 1/60 se3 Flash cntrl for built-in flash/Optional flash (0 331, 333)TTLe4 Exposure
278f9 Customize command dials (0 351)Reverse rotation (0 351)Exposure compensation: UShutter speed/aperture: UChange main/sub (0 351)Exposure setting:
279❚❚ Setup Menu DefaultsOption DefaultMonitor brightness (0 367) 0Monitor color balance (0 368) A-B: 0, G-M: 0Clean image sensor (0 445)Clean at star
280To display the playback menu, press G and select the K (playback menu) tab.Playback Menu OptionsThe playback menu contains the following options:D
281Choose a folder for playback (0 235).Hide or reveal selected pictures as described below. Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide image menu a
2822 Select pictures.Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and
283Copy pictures from one memory card to another. This option is only available when two memory cards are inserted in the camera.1 Choose Select sourc
2844 Select the source folder.Highlight the folder containing the images to be copied and press 2.5 Make the initial selection.Before going on select
2857 Choose Select destination folder.Highlight Select destination folder and press 2.8 Select a destination folder.To enter a folder number, choose S
7Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.12 Exposure mode ...11613 Flash compensation indicator.
2869 Copy the images.Highlight Copy image(s)? and press J.A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Ye s and press J. Press J again to exit
287Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting. If Off is selected, pictures can only be displayed b
288Choose whether to rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback. Note that because the camera itself is already in the
289The dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends. Select Restart to restart or Exit to return to the playback menu.To Press DescriptionSki
290To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab.Shooting Menu OptionsThe shooting menu contains the following options:C
291Shooting menu options are stored in one of four banks. With the exceptions of Extended menu banks, Multiple exposure, Interval timer shooting, Time
292❚❚ Restoring Default SettingsTo restore default settings, highlight a bank in the Shooting menu bank menu and press O (Q). A confirmation dialog wi
293Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored.❚❚ Select Folder by Number1 Choose Select folder by number.Highlight Select folder by n
294❚❚ Select Folder from List1 Choose Select folder from list.Highlight Select folder from list and press 2.2 Highlight a folder.Press 1 or 3 to highl
295Photographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space (0 296), “_DSC”, followed
8The R ButtonPress the R button to view shooting information during viewfinder photography (0 201).R button
296The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. sRGB is recommended for movies and for photographs taken for gener
297“Vignetting” is a drop in brightness at the edges of a photograph. Vignette control reduces vignetting for type G, E, and D lenses (PC lenses exclu
298Select On to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wide-angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with long lenses (not
299If On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s will be processed to reduce noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixe
300To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab.Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to s
301Custom SettingsThe following Custom Settings are available:Custom Setting0Custom settings bank 304a Autofocusa1 AF-C priority selection 306a2 AF-S
302d Shooting/displayd1 Beep 321d2 CL mode shooting speed 321d3 Max. continuous release 322d4 Exposure delay mode 322d5 Electronic front-curtain shutt
303f Controlsf1 D switch 341f2 Multi selector center button 341f3 Multi selector 343f4 Assign Fn button 343f5 Assign preview button 349f6 Assign AE-L/
304Custom 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 of
305A Custom Settings BankThe information display shows the current Custom Settings bank.A See AlsoMenu defaults are listed on page 275. If settings in
9The b buttonUse the b button for quick access to frequently-used settings in playback mode (0 386) and during viewfinder (0 205) and live view photog
306When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography (0 87), this option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button
307When AF-S is selected for viewfinder photography (0 87), this option controls whether photographs can be taken only when the camera is in focus (fo
308This option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject when AF-C (0 87) is selected during viewfinder ph
309Choose from the following focus point display options.a5: Focus Point IlluminationG button ➜ A Custom Settings menuOption DescriptionManual focus m
310Choose whether the active focus point is highlighted in red in the viewfinder.Choose whether focus-point selection “wraps around” from one edge of
311Choose the number of focus points available for manual focus-point selection.a8: Number of Focus PointsG button ➜ A Custom Settings menuOption Desc
312Choose whether separate focus points can be selected for “wide” (landscape) orientation, for “tall” (portrait) orientation with the camera rotated
313Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor.a10: Built-in AF-assist IlluminatorG b
314Choose the AF-area modes that can be selected using the AF-mode button and sub-command dial in viewfinder photography (live view is unaffected; 0 9
315Select the increments used when making adjustments to ISO sensitivity (0 109). If possible, the current ISO sensitivity setting is maintained when
10The BM-12 Monitor CoverA clear plastic cover is provided with the camera to keep the monitor clean and protect it when the camera is not in use. To
316This option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation (0 130). If On (Auto reset) or On is selected, the 0 at the center
317Choose U Face detection on to enable face detection when shooting portraits with matrix metering during viewfinder photography (0 114).When calcula
318Use this option to fine-tune the exposure value selected by the camera. Exposure can be fine-tuned separately for each metering method by from +1 t
319If On is selected, exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.Choose how long the camera continues to meter exposure whe
320Choose how long the monitor remains on when no operations are performed during playback (Playback; defaults to 10 s) and image review (Image review
321Choose the pitch and volume of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses using single-servo AF (AF-S; 0 87), when focus locks during live view p
322The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst in continuous mode can be set to any value between 1 and 100. Note that this settin
323Select Enable to enable the electronic front-curtain shutter in V mode, eliminating blur caused by shutter motion. A mechanical shutter is used in
324When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering conti
325Choose On to display on-demand grid lines in the viewfinder for reference when composing photographs (0 6).If Show ISO sensitivity or Show ISO/Easy
11In this manual, operations using the multi selector are represented by 1, 3, 4, and 2 icons.The Multi Selector1: Press the multi selector up4: Press
326If Auto (AUTO) is selected, the color of the lettering in the information display (0 201) will automatically change from black to white or white to
327To ensure that the camera functions as expected when the optional MB-D12 battery pack is used with AA batteries, match the option selected in this
328Choose whether the battery in the camera or the batteries in the battery pack are used first when an optional MB-D12 battery pack is attached. Note
329This option controls flash sync speed.e: Bracketing/Flashe1: Flash Sync SpeedG button ➜ A Custom Settings menuOption Description1/320 s (Auto FP)Au
330❚❚ Auto FP High-Speed SyncWhen 1/320 s (Auto FP) or 1/250 s (Auto FP) is selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 329), the built-in fla
331This option determines the slowest shutter speed available when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye reduction in programmed auto or apertu
332❚❚ ManualChoose a flash level. Flash level is stated in fractions of full power: at full power, the built-in flash has a Guide Number of 12/39 (m/f
333A The SB-400 and SB-300When an optional SB-400 or SB-300 flash unit is attached and turned on, Custom Setting e3 changes to Optional flash, allowin
334❚❚ Commander ModeUse the built-in flash as a master flash controlling one or more remote optional flash units in up to two groups (A and B) using a
335Follow the steps below to take photographs in commander mode.1 Adjust settings for the built-in flash.Choose the flash control mode and output leve
12First StepsFollow the seven steps below to ready the camera for use.1 Attach the strap.Attach the strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet.D The
3366 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
3379 Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot.After confirming that the camera flash-ready light and the flash-ready lights for all other flash units ar
338Choose how the camera adjusts flash level when exposure compensation is used.If On is selected when the camera is used with the built-in flash or a
339This option determines which settings are affected when AE & flash or AE only is selected for Custom Setting e6 in manual exposure mode.Flash b
340At the default setting of MTR > under > over (H), exposure, flash, and white balance bracketing are performed in the order described on pages
341Choose what happens when the power switch is rotated to D.This option determines the role assigned to the center of the multi selector during viewf
342❚❚ Shooting Mode❚❚ Playback ModeOption Role assigned to center of multi selectorJSelect center focus pointSelect the center focus point.vPreset foc
343❚❚ Live ViewIf Restart standby timer is selected, operating the multi selector when the standby timer expires (0 34) will activate the exposure met
344❚❚ PressSelecting Press displays the following options:Option DescriptionqPreviewDuring viewfinder photography, you can preview depth of field whil
3451Bracketing burstIf the Fn button is pressed while exposure, flash, or ADL bracketing is active in single frame or quiet shutter-release mode, all
132 Charge the battery.Insert the battery and plug the charger in (depending on the country or region, the charger comes with either an AC wall adapte
346wViewfinder grid displayPress the Fn button to turn the framing grid display in the viewfinder on or off (0 6).!Viewfinder virtual horizonPress the
347A Virtual HorizonWhen Viewfinder virtual horizon is selected for f4 (Assign Fn button)> Press, pressing the Fn button displays a pitch and roll
348❚❚ Press + Command DialsSelecting Press + command dials displays the following options:Option DescriptioniChoose image areaPress the Fn button and
349Choose the role played by the Pv button, either by itself (Press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Press + command dials). The o
350Selecting On for Shutter speed lock locks shutter speed at the value currently selected in mode f or h. Selecting On for Aperture lock locks apertu
351This option controls the operation of the main and sub-command dials.f9: Customize Command DialsG button ➜ A Custom Settings menuOption Description
352Aperture settingIf Sub-command dial is selected, aperture can only be adjusted with the sub-command dial (or with the main command dial if On is se
353Selecting Ye s allows adjustments that are normally made by holding a button and rotating a command dial to be made by rotating the command dial a
354Selecting Enable release allows the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be recorded (they will howeve
355Choose the role played by the movie-record button during viewfinder photography and live view photography.❚❚ Press + Command Dialsf13: Assign Movie
143 Insert the battery and a memory card.Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards, confirm that power switch is in the OFF position. I
356Select Disable to disable the a button, preventing live view from starting accidentally.Choose the function assigned to the B button on the optiona
357Choose the role played by the Fn button on the wireless remote controller.EAE lock (Hold)Exposure locks when the MB-D12 B button is pressed, and re
358CAE lock only Exposure locks while the Fn button is pressed.DAE lock (Reset on release)Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed, and remains lo
359Choose the role played by the focus function buttons on the lens. The buttons can be used for the assigned function only when AF-L is selected with
360zIDisable/enableIf the flash is currently off, front-curtain sync will be selected while a focus function button is pressed. If the flash is curren
361Choose the role played by the Fn button during movie live view.❚❚ Pressg: Movieg1: Assign Fn ButtonG button ➜ A Custom Settings menuOption Descript
362Choose the role played by the Pv button during movie live view.❚❚ Pressg2: Assign Preview ButtonG button ➜ A Custom Settings menuOption Description
363Choose the role played by the A AE-L/AF-L button during movie live view.❚❚ Pressg3: Assign AE-L/AF-L ButtonG button ➜ A Custom Settings menuOption
364Choose the role played by pressing the shutter-release button when 1 is selected with the live view selector.g4: Assign Shutter ButtonG button ➜ A
365To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.Setup Menu OptionsThe setup menu contains the following options:1 Not availabl
154 Attach a lens.Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for
366Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being used or formatted in other devices. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pic
367Press the buttons together again a second time to format the card (to exit without formatting the card, press any other button or wait for about si
368Use the multi selector as shown below to adjust monitor color balance with reference to a sample image. The sample image is the last photograph tak
369Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D (available for download, 0 260; for more information, refer to Capture NX-D on
3702 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder.With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well-lit, featureless white object, f
371Reduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting during live view or movie recording. Choose Auto to allow the
372Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off (0 18).If the clock is reset, a B i
373Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback (0 288)
374View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera.Battery InfoG button ➜ B setup menuItem DescriptionCharge The current battery leve
375Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX-D (available for downlo
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165 Turn the camera on.Turn the camera on. The control panel will light.A LCD IlluminatorsRotating the power switch toward D activates the standby tim
376Add copyright information to new photographs as they are taken. Copyright information is included in the shooting data shown in the photo informati
377Select Save settings to save the following settings to the memory card, or to the memory card in the primary card slot if two memory cards are inse
378Settings saved using this model of camera can be restored by selecting Load settings. Note that Save/load settings is only available when a memory
379Display roll and pitch information based on information from the camera tilt sensor. If the camera is tilted neither left nor right, the roll refer
380Fine-tune focus for up to 20 lens types. AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus; use only when require
381List saved valuesList previously saved AF tuning values. To delete a lens from the list, highlight the desired lens and press O (Q). To change a le
382This option is displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card (available separately from third-party suppliers) is inserted in the camera. Choose Enable
383When an Eye-Fi card is inserted, its status is indicated by an icon in the information display:• d: Eye-Fi upload disabled.• e: Eye-Fi upload enabl
384To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab.Retouch Menu OptionsThe options in the retouch menu are used to create tri
385Creating 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
176 Focus the viewfinder.Lift the diopter adjustment control and rotate it until the viewfinder display, focus points, and AF area brackets are in sha
3863 Select retouch options.For more information, see the section for the selected item. To exit without creating a retouched copy, press G.4 Create a
387D Small NEF (RAW) + JPEG ImagesIf the JPEG copies of small NEF (RAW) images taken at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) + JPEG are recorded to the
388D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs.Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect
389This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash and is available only with photographs taken using a flash. The photograph selected fo
390Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped cop
391A Trim: Image Quality and SizeCopies created from NEF (RAW), NEF (RAW) + JPEG, or TIFF (RGB) photos have an image quality (0 79) of JPEG fine; crop
392Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome).Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selecte
393Choose from the following filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to save the retouched copy.Filter EffectsG but
394Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color balance as shown below. The effect is displayed in the monitor together with red, green
395Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, whic
187 Choose a language and set the camera clock.Use the Language and Time zone and date options in the setup menu to choose a language and set the came
3961 Select Image overlay.Highlight Image overlay in the retouch menu and press 2. The dialog shown at right will be displayed, with Image 1 highlight
3974 Adjust gain.Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to select the gain from values between 0.1 and
398D Image OverlayOnly NEF (RAW) photographs with the same image area and bit depth can be combined.The overlay has the same photo info (including dat
399Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs.1 Select NEF (RAW) processing.Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display
4003 Choose settings for the JPEG copy.Adjust the settings listed below. Note that white balance and vignette control are not available with multiple
401Create small copies of selected photographs.1 Select Resize.To resize selected images, highlight Resize in the retouch menu and press 2.2 Choose a
4023 Choose a size.Highlight Choose size and press 2.The options shown at right will be displayed; highlight an option and press J.4 Choose pictures.H
4035 Save the resized copies.A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight Ye s and press J to save the resized copies.A Viewing Resized Copies
404Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects.Press 4 or 2 to choose
405Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments usi
19❚❚ Battery LevelThe battery level is shown in the control panel and viewfinder.Control panel Viewfinder DescriptionL — Battery fully charged.K —Batt
406Create copies that appear to have been taken with a fisheye lens. Press 2 to increase the effect (this also increases the amount that will be cropp
407Create a copy of a photograph that resembles a sketch made with colored pencils. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Outlines and press 4 or 2 t
408Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that
409Create 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 th
410Create 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 dis
4114 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
4127 Save the edited copy.Press J to save the retouched copy.Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if th
4133 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 th
414To display My Menu, press G and select the O (My Menu) tab.The MY MENU option can be used to create and edit a customized list of options from the
4153 Select an item.Highlight the desired menu item and press J.4 Position the new item.Press 1 or 3 to move the new item up or down in My Menu. Press
20❚❚ Number of Exposures RemainingThe memory cards currently inserted in the camera are indicated as shown (the example at right shows the icons displ
416❚❚ 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 2
417❚❚ 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 t
418Recent SettingsTo display the twenty most recently used settings, select m RECENT SETTINGS for O MY MENU > Choose tab.1 Select Choose tab.In My
419Technical NotesRead this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is
4201 Manual focus available with all lenses.2Matrix.3 Center-weighted.4Spot.5 Highlight-weighted.6 IX-NIKKOR lenses can not be used.7 Vibration Reduct
42112 Manual exposure mode only.13 Can be used with AF-S and AF-I lenses only (0 423). For information on the focus points available for autofocus and
422• PF-4 Reprocopy Outfit requires PA-4 Camera Holder.• Noise in the form of lines may appear during autofocus at high ISO sensitivities. Use manual
423A The AF-S/AF-I TeleconverterThe table below shows the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding when an AF-S/AF-I teleconve
424A Lens f-numberThe f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens.A Compatible Non-CPU LensesNon-CPU lens data (0 229) can be use
425D AF-Assist IlluminationSome lenses may block the illuminator at certain focus distances. Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator. More inform
21❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory CardsRemoving the BatteryTurn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the d
426A Calculating Angle of ViewThe D810 can be used with Nikon lenses for 35 mm (135) format cameras. If Auto DX crop is on (0 75) and a 35 mm format l
427A Calculating Angle of View (Continued)The DX (24×16) angle of view is about 1.5 times smaller than the 35 mm format angle of view, while the 1.2×
428The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with CLS-compatible flash units. The built-in flash will not fire when
429• SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander: When mounted on a CLS-compatible camera, the SU-800 can be used as a commander for remote SB-910, SB-900, S
430The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units:SB-910, SB-900,SB-800SB-700SB-600SU-800SB-R200SB-400SB-300Single flashi-TTLi-T
4311 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. Unle
432❚❚ 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-24S
433D Notes on Optional Flash UnitsRefer to the flash unit manual for detailed instructions. If the unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-comp
434The 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 prov
435A Flash Control ModeThe information display shows the flash control mode for optional flash units attached to the camera accessory shoe as follows:
22D Memory Cards• Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.• Turn the power off before insert
436At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D810.Other AccessoriesPower sources• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 (
437LAN adapters (0 261)• Communication Unit UT-1: Use a USB cable to connect the UT-1 to the camera and an Ethernet cable to connect the UT-1 to an Et
438Viewfinder eyepiece accessories• Rubber Eyecup DK-19: The DK-19 makes the image in the viewfinder easier to see, preventing eye fatigue.• Diopter-A
439Remote terminal accessoriesThe D810 is equipped with a ten-pin remote terminal (0 3) for remote control and automatic photography. The terminal is
440Remote terminal accessories• GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 (0 233): This 35 cm (1 ft 2 in.) cable connects the camera to older GARMIN eTrex- and geko-seri
441Wireless remote controllers (0 357)• Wireless Remote Controller WR-R10/WR-T10: When a WR-R10 wireless remote controller is attached to ten-pin remo
442Attaching a Power Connector and AC AdapterTurn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter.1 Ready the camera.Open t
4434 Connect the EH-5b AC adapter.Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and the power cable to the DC socket (r). A V
444StorageWhen the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in plac
445Image Sensor CleaningIf you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearing in photographs, you can clean the sensor using the Clean ima
23❚❚ 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
446❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown”Choose from the following options:1 Select Clean at startup/shutdown.Display the Clean image sensor menu as described
447D Image Sensor CleaningUsing camera controls during startup interrupts image sensor cleaning. Image sensor cleaning may not be performed at startup
448❚❚ Manual CleaningIf foreign matter can not be removed from the image sensor using the Clean image sensor (0 445) option in the setup menu, the sen
4494 Press J.The message shown at right will be displayed in the monitor and a row of dashes will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. To resto
4507 Clean the sensor.Remove any dust and lint from the sensor with a blower. Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the sensor. Dirt
451D Foreign Matter on the Image SensorNikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the image sensor
452Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction i
453Cleaning: 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 came
454Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to prevent
455Notes 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% be
24Camera MenusMost shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button.TabsChoose from
456• Turning the camera on or off repeatedly when the battery is fully discharged will shorten battery life. Batteries that have been fully discharged
457• Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance.• A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery ret
458The exposure program for programmed auto (0 118) is shown in the following graph:The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensitivity; t
459If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service re
460ShootingCamera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders.Shutter-release disabled: • Memory card is locked (SD cards only; 0 22), full, or not
461Can not select focus point:• Unlock focus selector lock (0 94).• Auto-area AF or face-priority AF selected for AF-area mode; choose another mode (0
462Live view ends unexpectedly or does not start: Live view may end automatically to prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits if:• The ambient
463Smudges appear in photographs: Clean front and rear lens elements. If problem persists, perform image sensor cleaning (0 445).Colors are unnatural:
464PlaybackNEF (RAW) image is not played back: Photo was taken at image quality of NEF + JPEG (0 80).Can not view pictures recorded with other cameras
465MiscellaneousCan not select photo for printing: NEF (RAW) and TIFF photos can not be printed by direct USB connection. Transfer photos to computer
25Using Camera Menus❚❚ Menu ControlsThe multi selector and J button are used to navigate the menus.A The d (Help) IconIf a d icon is displayed at the
466This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder, control panel, and monitor.Error MessagesIndicatorProblem Solut
467FNo lens attached, or non-CPU lens attached without specifying maximum aperture. Aperture shown in stops from maximum aperture.Aperture value will
468A (flashes)A selected in exposure mode f.Change shutter speed or select manual exposure mode.119, 121& (flashes)& selected in exposure mode
469IndicatorProblem Solution 0MonitorControl panelNo memory card. SCamera cannot detect memory card.Turn camera off and confirm that card is correctly
470gW, R(flashes)Camera can not control Eye-Fi card.• Check that Eye-Fi card firmware is up to date.383• Copy files on Eye-Fi card to a computer or ot
471Folder contains no images.—No images on memory card or in folder(s) selected for playback.Select folder containing images from Playback folder menu
472Check printer. — Printer error.Check printer. To resume, select Continue (if available).263*Check paper. —Paper in printer is not of selected size.
473❚❚ Nikon D810 Digital CameraSpecificationsTypeType Single-lens reflex digital cameraLens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)Effe
474Image size (pixels) • FX-format photographs taken in movie live view6720×3776 (L)3360×1888 (S)5040×2832 (M)• DX-format photographs taken in movie l
475ViewfinderViewfinderEye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinderFrame coverage • FX (36×24): Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical• 1.2×
iiiMovie Live View 49Indices... 54Using the b Butto
26❚❚ Navigating the MenusFollow the steps below to navigate the menus.1 Display the menus.Press the G button to display the menus.2 Highlight the icon
476ShutterType Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-curtain shutter available in mirror up relea
477ExposureMetering TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 91K (91,000) pixelsMetering method • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II
478ADL bracketing 2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3–5 frames using preset values for all framesExposure lock Luminosity locked at detec
479FlashBuilt-in flash Manual pop-up with button release and a Guide Number of 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)Flash contro
480Live viewModes Live view photography (still images), movie live view (movies)Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time servo A
481ISO sensitivity • Exposure modes e, f, and g: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2) with selectable upper limit• Exposure mode h: Auto ISO
482InterfaceUSB SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0 Micro-B connector); connection to built-in USB port is recommendedHDMI output Type C HDMI connectorAudio input
483• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at the temperature specified by the Camera and Imagi
484• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice.
485A Supported Standards• DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to en
274 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 m
486A FreeType License (FreeType2)Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project (http://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved.A
487The camera accepts the SD and CompactFlash memory cards listed in the following sections. Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the
488❚❚ CompactFlash Memory CardsThe following Type I CompactFlash memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. Cards with a write
489The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 16 GB SanDisk SDCFXPS-016G-J92 card at different image quality
490❚❚ DX (24×16) Image Area** Includes images taken with DX lenses when On is selected for Auto DX crop.Image quality Image size File size1No. of imag
4911 All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded.2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. D
492The movie footage or number of shots that can be recorded with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, inter
4931 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR lens under the following test conditions: lens cycled from infin
494The lenses listed in this section may block the built-in flash or AF-assist illuminator under some conditions.❚❚ AF-Assist IlluminationAF-assist il
495The following may block the illuminator at ranges under 1.5 m (5 ft):• AF-S DX NIKKOR 55–300mm f/4.5–5.6G ED VR• AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED 70–200mm f/
288 Select the highlighted item.Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button.Note the following poin
496❚❚ The Built-in FlashThe built-in flash may be unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at ranges less than those given below:L
497When used with the AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED, the flash will be unable to light the entire subject at all ranges.The built-in flash can also be
498Symbolse (Programmed auto) ... 118z (Flexible program indicator) .. 118f (Shutter-priority auto) ... 119g (Aperture-
499AE & flash (Auto bracketing set) 133, 338AE only (Auto bracketing set) ... 133, 338AE-L/AF-L button ...97, 349, 363AF ...
500Color sketch ... 407Color space ... 296Color temperature ...148, 150,
501FFace-priority AF ...40File information ... 239File naming ...
502Histogram ...241, 242, 342IImage area ..42, 55, 59, 60, 74, 77, 83Image comment ... 375Image Dust O
503Monitor ... 31, 35, 201, 235, 367Monitor brightness ... 56, 367Monitor color balance ... 368Monitor cove
504Recent settings ... 418Red intensifier ... 393Red-eye correction ...
505Timer ...106, 216Trim ... 390Tripod ...
29Basic Photography and Playback1 Ready the Camera.When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the cam
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303 Press the shutter-release button halfway.Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (if the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminato
311 Press the K button.A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is shown by an icon.2
32A Image ReviewWhen On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 287), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor for a few se
33Deleting Unwanted PhotographsTo delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O (Q) button. Note that photographs can not be r
34A The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography)The viewfinder indicator display and control panel shutter speed and aperture display will turn off if n
35Live View PhotographyFollow the steps below to take photographs in live view.1 Rotate the live view selector to C (live view photography).2 Press th
ivRelease Mode 102Choosing a Release Mode... 102Power Source and Frame Rate ...
364 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 focus,
375 Take the picture.Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. The monitor will turn off.D Using Autofocus in Live View Phot
386 Exit live view mode.Press the a button to exit live view mode.A Live View Zoom PreviewPress the X button to magnify the view in the monitor up to
39FocusTo focus using autofocus, rotate the focus-mode selector to AF and follow the steps below to choose autofocus and AF-area modes. For informatio
40❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area ModeThe following AF-area modes can be selected during live view photography and movie live view:Mode Description!Face-priori
41To 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.Manual FocusT
42Using the b ButtonThe options listed below can be accessed by pressing the b button during live view photography. Highlight items using the multi se
43Photo live view display WBDuring live view photography, the white balance (hue) of the monitor can be set to a value different from that used for ph
44❚❚ Split-Screen Display ZoomSelecting Split-screen display zoom in the live view photography b button menu splits the display into two boxes showing
45The Live View Display: Live View PhotographyItem Description 0q Time remainingThe amount of time remaining before live view ends automatically. Disp
vImage Enhancement 170Picture Controls...170Selecting a Picture Control...
46The Information Display: Live View PhotographyTo hide or display indicators in the monitor during live view photography, press the R button.Informat
47D Shooting in Live View ModeTo prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with photographs or exposure, close the viewfinder eyepiec
48D The Count Down DisplayA count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (the timer turns red if live view is about to end to
49Movie Live ViewMovies can be recorded in live view.1 Rotate the live view selector to 1 (movie live view).2 Press the a button.The mirror will be ra
503 Choose a focus mode (0 39).4 Choose an AF-area mode (0 40).5 Focus.Frame the opening shot and press the B button to focus. Note that the number of
51A Exposure ModeThe following settings can be adjusted in movie live view:ApertureShutter speedISO sensitivity (0 64)Exposure compensationMeteringe,
526 Start recording.Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Expos
538 Exit movie live view.Press the a button to exit movie live view.D The Count-Down DisplayA count down will be displayed 30 s before movie recording
54IndicesIf Index marking is selected as the “press” option for Custom Setting g1 (Assign Fn button; 0 361), g2 (Assign preview button; 0 362), or g3
55Using the b ButtonThe options listed below can be accessed by pressing the b button in movie live view. Highlight items using the multi selector and
viPhoto Information... 238Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom...
56Monitor brightnessPress 1 or 3 to adjust monitor brightness for movie live view (note that this affects live view only and has no effect on photogra
57The Live View Display: Movie Live ViewItem Description 0q“No movie” icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded. 49wHeadphone volumeVolume of aud
58The Information Display: Movie Live ViewTo hide or display indicators in the monitor during movie live view, press the R button.Information on Infor
59Image AreaRegardless of the option selected for Image area in the shooting menu (0 74), all movies and photographs recorded in movie live view (0 49
60Taking Photos During Movie Live ViewIf Take photos is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 364), photographs can be taken at any
61A Wireless Remote Controllers and Remote CordsIf Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 364), the shutter-release
62Movie SettingsUse the Movie settings option in the shooting menu (0 290) to adjust the following settings.• Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality: Ch
63• Frequency response: If S Wide range is selected, the built-in and optional stereo microphones (0 441) will respond to a wide range of frequencies,
64• Movie ISO sensitivity settings: Adjust the following ISO sensitivity settings.- ISO sensitivity (mode M): Choose the ISO sensitivity for exposure
65Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 235). Press the center of the multi selector to start playback; your current position is
viiC The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options...290Shooting Menu Options...
66Skip 10 sRotate the main command dial one stop to skip ahead or back 10 s.Skip ahead/backRotate the sub-command dial to skip to next or previous ind
67Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills.Trimming MoviesTo create trimmed copies of movies:1 Display a
683 Select Choose start/end point.Press the b button, then highlight Choose start/end point and press 2.b button
694 Choose the current frame as the new start or end point.To create a copy that begins from the current frame, highlight Start point and press J. The
705 Confirm the new start or end point.If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or ba
718 Save the copy.Highlight Save as new file and press J to save the copy to a new file. To replace the original movie file with the edited copy, high
72Saving Selected FramesTo save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still:1 Pause the movie on the desired frame.Play the movie back as described on
734 Save the copy.Highlight Ye s and press J to create a fine-quality (0 79) JPEG copy of the selected frame.A Save Selected FrameJPEG movie stills c
74Image Recording OptionsChoose from image areas of FX (36×24) 1.0× (FX format), DX (24×16) 1.5× (DX format), 5 : 4 (30×24), and 1.2× (30×20) 1.2×. Se
75❚❚ Image Area OptionsThe camera offers a choice of the following image areas:❚❚ Automatic Crop SelectionTo automatically select a DX crop when a DX
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