Nikon D850 Bedienungsanleitung

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viiiRating Pictures ... 241Selecting Photos for Upload...

83Image Recording OptionsChoose from image areas of FX (36×24) (FX format), DX (24×16) (DX format), 5 : 4 (30×24), 1.2× (30×20), and 1:1 (24×24).Image

84❚❚ Image Area OptionsThe camera offers a choice of the following image areas:❚❚ Automatic Crop SelectionTo automatically select to a DX crop when a

85❚❚ The Viewfinder Mask DisplayIf On is selected for Image area > Viewfinder mask display in the photo shooting menu, the area outside the 1.2× (3

86The image area can be selected using the Image area > Choose image area option in the photo shooting menu or by pressing a control and rotating a

87❚❚ Camera Controls1 Assign image area selection to a camera control.Use Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0 268) to assign Choose image

88The D850 supports the following image quality options.Image QualityOption File type DescriptionNEF (RAW) NEFRAW data from the image sensor are saved

89Image 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

90❚❚ NEF (RAW) CompressionTo choose the type of compression for NEF (RAW) images, highlight NEF (RAW) recording > NEF (RAW) compression in the phot

91Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from # Large, $ Medium, or % Small (note that image size varies depending on the option selected for Image

92Image 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

ixTechnical Notes 281Compatible Lenses...281The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS).

93When two memory cards are inserted in the camera, you can choose one as the primary card using the Primary slot selection item in the photo shooting

94FocusThis section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically (0 94) or

95A Cross SensorsThe availability of cross-sensor focus points varies with the lens used.LensCross sensors (cross-sensor focus points highlighted in g

96A AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters and Available Focus PointsWhen an AF-S or AF-I teleconverter is attached, the focus points shown in the illustrations can

97TeleconverterMax. lens aperture1Available focus points (cross-sensor focus points highlighted in gray2)TC-20E, TC-20E II, TC-20E III f/415 focus poi

98Autofocus ModeChoose from the following autofocus modes:Autofocus mode can be selected by pressing the AF-mode button and rotating the main command

99A The AF-ON ButtonFor the purpose of focusing the camera, pressing the AF-ON button has the same effect as pressing the shutter-release button halfw

100AF-Area ModeChoose how the focus point for autofocus is selected.• Single-point AF: Select the focus point; the camera will focus on the subject in

101• 3D-tracking: Select the focus point. In AF-C focus mode, the camera will track subjects that leave the selected focus point and select new focus

102AF-area mode can be selected by pressing the AF-mode button and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfin

xTo prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product.Keep these safety

103A AF-Area ModeAF-area mode is shown in the control panel and viewfinder.AF-area mode Control panel ViewfinderViewfinder focus-point displaySingle-p

104A AF-S/AF-I TeleconvertersIf 3D-tracking or auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode when an AF-S/AF-I teleconverter is used, single-point AF will

105Focus Point SelectionThe camera focuses using 153 focus points, of which 55 shown in the illustration can be selected manually, allowing photograph

106The focus selector lock can be rotated to the locked (L) position following selection to prevent the selected focus point from changing when the mu

107A See AlsoFor information on:• Choosing the number of focus points that can be selected using the multi selector, see A > Custom Setting a6 (Num

108Focus LockFocus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus poi

109AF-S focus mode: Focus locks automatically when the in-focus indicator (I) appears, and remains locked until you remove your finger from the shutte

110A Getting Good Results with AutofocusAutofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the

111Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired result

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

xi• Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens or camera.Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual imp

113Release ModeTo choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial so that the pointer aligns with the d

114Power Source and Frame RateThe maximum frame advance rate varies with the power source. The figures below are the average maximum frame rates avail

115A The Memory BufferThe camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being sav

116The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits.1 Select self-timer mode.Press the release mode dial lock release and turn

1173 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

118Choose 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

119ISO SensitivityThe camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. Choose from settings that range from I

120A ISO SensitivityThe higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures, bu

121If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control in the photo shooting menu, ISO sensitivity will automatically be

1223 Adjust settings.The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using Maximum sensitivity (the minimum value for auto ISO sensitivity

xii• Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited.The radio-frequency

123A Minimum Shutter SpeedAuto shutter-speed selection can be fine-tuned by highlighting Auto and pressing 2: for example, values faster than those us

124ExposureMetering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available:MeteringOption DescriptionLMatrix: Produces natural r

125To choose a metering option, press the Y button and rotate the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder and contr

126To determine how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure, press the I button and rotate the main command dial until the

132A AF Micro NIKKOR LensesProvided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be taken into account when the lens aperture

133Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks.• Bulb (A): The shutter remain

1342 Select exposure mode M.Press the I button and rotate the main command dial until M is displayed in the control panel.3 Choose a shutter speed.Whi

1355 Close the shutter.Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release button.Time: Press the shutter-release button all the way down.

136Shutter speed lock is available in shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes, aperture lock in aperture-priority auto and manual exposure mod

137Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using center-weighted metering and spot metering (0 124) to meter exposure.1 Lock exposure.Pos

xiii WARNING (Batteries)• Keep batteries out of reach of children.Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention.• Do not immerse

138A Spot MeteringIn spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered at the selected focus point (0 124).A Adjusting Shutter Speed and Ape

139Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective wh

140At values other than ±0.0, the 0 at the center of the exposure indicators will flash (except in exposure mode M) and a E icon will be displayed in

141A See AlsoFor information on:• Choosing the size of the increments available for exposure compensation, see A > Custom Setting b3 (Exp./flash co

142Bracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current

143❚❚ Exposure and Flash BracketingTo vary exposure and/or flash level over a series of photographs:1 Choose the number of shots.Pressing the BKT butt

1442 Select an exposure increment.Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment.At default settings, the size

1453 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected.

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

147A Exposure and Flash BracketingIn continuous low speed, continuous high speed, and quiet continuous modes, shooting will pause after the number of

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

148❚❚ White Balance BracketingThe camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance.1 Choose the number of shots.

1492 Select a white balance increment.Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is r

1503 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

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

152❚❚ ADL BracketingThe camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures.1 Choose the number of shots.Pressing the BKT button, rotate the ma

1532 Select Active D-Lighting.Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose Active D-Lighting.Active D-Lighting is shown in the contr

1543 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. While brac

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

156White BalanceWhite balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended with most light s

157IFluorescent Use with:Sodium-vapor lamps (2700 K)• Sodium-vapor lighting (found in sports venues).Warm-white fluorescent (3000 K) • Warm-white fluo

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

158White 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

159A The Shooting MenusWhite balance can also be adjusted using the White balance option in the photo or movie shooting menu (0 252, 257), which also

160A Color TemperatureThe perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of

161At 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

1623 Press J.Press J to save settings and return to the photo shooting menu. If white balance has been fine-tuned, an asterisk (“U”) will be displayed

163Follow the steps below to choose a color temperature when K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance.❚❚ The White Balance MenuColor tempe

1643 Press J.Press J to save changes and return to the photo shooting menu. If a value other than 0 is selected for the green (G)–magenta (M) axis, an

165Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with

166Viewfinder Photography1 Light a reference object.Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph.

1673 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

xviPower CableAt voltages over AC 125 V (U.S.A. only): The power cable must be rated for the voltage in use, be at least AWG no. 18 gauge, and have SV

1686 Check the results.If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, C will flash in the control panel, while the viewfinder will show

169Live View (Spot White Balance)During live view (0 37, 59), white balance can be measured in a selected area of the frame, eliminating the need to p

1703 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 monito

1716 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

172Managing Presets❚❚ Copying White Balance from a PhotographFollow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an existing photograph to a

1734 Highlight a source image.Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold the X button.To view images in othe

174A Fine-Tuning Preset White BalanceThe selected preset can be fine-tuned by selecting Fine-tune and adjusting white balance as described in “Fine-Tu

175Image EnhancementSelecting a Picture ControlChoose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene.Picture ControlsOption DescriptionnA

1761 Press L (Z/Q).A list of Picture Controls will be displayed.2 Select a Picture Control.Highlight the desired Picture Control and press J.A Custom

177Modifying Picture ControlsExisting preset or custom Picture Controls (0 176) can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choos

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

178❚❚ Picture Control SettingsOption DescriptionQuick adjustMute or heighten the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all man

179A Switching Between Manual and AutoPress the X button to switch back and forth between manual and auto (A) settings for sharpening, clarity, contra

180Active D-LightingActive D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast s

181To use Active D-Lighting:1 Select Active D-Lighting.Highlight Active D-Lighting in the photo shooting menu and press 2.2 Choose an option.Highlight

182High Dynamic Range (HDR)Used with high-contrast subjects, High Dynamic Range (HDR) preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two sho

1832 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

1843 Choose the exposure differential.To choose the difference in exposure between the two shots, highlight Exposure differential and press 2.Exposure

1855 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. “ly” will flash

186A The BKT ButtonIf HDR (high dynamic range) is selected for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment) > BKT button + y (0 268), you can sele

187Optional Flash UnitsTo take photos with a flash, attach an optional flash unit (0 288) to the camera accessory shoe. For information on using flash

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1883 Adjust flash settings.Choose the flash mode (0 192) and flash control mode (0 190).4 Adjust shutter speed and aperture.5 Take pictures.D Use Only

189A i-TTL Flash ControlWhen a CLS-compatible flash unit is set to TTL, the camera automatically selects one of the following types of flash control:•

190When a flash unit that supports unified flash control (an SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300) is mounted on the camera, the flash control mode, fla

191• Manual: Choose the flash level manually.• Repeating flash: The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multiple-exposure ef

192The camera supports the following flash modes:Flash ModesFlash mode DescriptionFront-curtain syncThis mode is recommended for most situations. In p

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

194Flash 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

195A See AlsoFor information on:• Choosing the size of the increments available for flash compensation, see A > Custom Setting b3 (Exp./flash comp.

196This feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash output is

1975 Lock flash level.After confirming that the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed in the viewfinder, press the control selected in Step 1. The fl

xixA Before Taking Important PicturesBefore taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a

198The camera can display flash info for flash units that support unified flash control (the SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, and SB-300) mounted on the camer

199❚❚ Distance-Priority Manual❚❚ Manual❚❚ Repeating Flash1321 Flash control mode ... 190FP indicator...

200A Flash Info and Camera SettingsThe flash information display shows selected camera settings, including exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture, and

201A Flash Control ModeThe information display shows the flash control mode for optional flash units attached to the camera accessory shoe as follows:

202The Menu Guide available on Nikon websites (0 i) offers information on:• Controlling remote flash units with optical signals from an optional flash

203Other Shooting OptionsDuring viewfinder photography, you can press the R button to view an information display in the monitor listing such data as

2042930312324252120 22191827282618 Flash sync indicator... 26619 Shutter-speed lock icon... 13620 Shutter speed ...

205Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.3233353440414344 423938363732 Exposure compensation indicator...

206A Turning the Monitor OffTo clear shooting or flash information from the monitor, press the R button or press the shutter-release button halfway. T

207The settings in the information display can be adjusted by keeping one of the following buttons pressed while rotating a command dial:• T (0 88, 91

xx❚❚ Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The permission of the

208To access the options below, press the i button during viewfinder photography. Use the touch screen or navigate the menu using the multi selector a

209The 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

210❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Photo Shooting Menu11 With the exception of multiple exposure, only settings in the bank currently selected using t

211❚❚ Other Settings1 Focus point not displayed if auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode.2 Number of shots is reset to zero. Bracketing increment

212During focus shift, the camera automatically varies focus over a series of photographs. This feature can be used to take photos that will later be

2132 Adjust focus shift settings.Adjust focus shift settings as described below.• To choose the number of shots:• To choose the amount the focus dista

214• To choose the interval between shots:Select 00 to take photos at approximately 5 fps (release modes S, CL, CH, and MUP) or 3 fps (release modes Q

215• To enable or disable silent photography:Select On to silence the shutter during shooting.• Choose start folder options:Select New folder to creat

2163 Start shooting.Highlight Start and press J. Shooting starts after about 3 s. The camera takes photographs at the selected interval, starting at t

217D Focus Shift PhotographyIf you are using a flash, choose an interval longer than the time needed for the flash to charge. If the interval is too s

xxiFCC/IC RF Exposure StatementThe available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless d

218Non-CPU lenses can be used in exposure modes A and M, with aperture set using the lens aperture ring. By specifying lens data (lens focal length an

219To enter or edit data for a non-CPU lens:1 Select Non-CPU lens data.Highlight Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu and press 2.2 Select a lens numbe

220To recall lens data when using a non-CPU lens:1 Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control.Assign Choose non-CPU lens number to a con

221The GP-1/GP-1A GPS unit (available separately) can be connected to the camera’s ten-pin remote terminal (0 296) using the cable supplied with the G

222A The o IconConnection status is shown by the o icon:• o (static): Location data acquired.• o (flashing): The GP-1/GP-1A is searching for a signal.

223More About PlaybackFull-Frame PlaybackTo play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. Ad

224Playback Controls❚❚ Using the J Button with the Multi Selector1234561 O (Q): Delete the current picture... 2

225A Rotate TallTo display “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs in tall orientation, select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (0

226Using the Touch ScreenDuring playback, the touch-sensitive monitor can be used to:View other imagesFlick left or right to view other images.Scroll

227View thumbnailsTo “zoom out” to a thumbnail view (0 223), use a pinch gesture in full-frame playback. Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of

xxiiSecurityAlthough one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within

228The i ButtonPressing the i button during full-frame or thumbnail playback displays the options listed below. Select options using the touch screen

229Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. Note

230❚❚ File Information* Displayed only if Focus point is selected for Playback display options (0 248) and selected photograph was taken using viewfin

231❚❚ Highlights* Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for current channel. Hold the W (M) button and press 4 or 2 to cy

232❚❚ RGB Histogram* Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for current channel. Hold the W (M) button and press 4 or 2 to

233A Playback ZoomTo zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X. Use the X and W (M) buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the

234❚❚ Shooting Data1211654321789101 Metering ... 124Shutter speed ... 129, 131Aperture...

2351717 Picture Control6...17522232120191818 High ISO noise reduction...253Long exposure noise reduction ...

2361 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on.2 Displayed if Custom Setting b7 (Fine-tune optimal exposure, 0 263) has

237❚❚ Overview Data1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on.2 Displayed only if photo was taken with optional flash

1IntroductionTake a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer

238To zoom in on an image displayed in full-frame playback, press the X button or the center of the multi selector or give the display two quick taps.

239Select facesFaces detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in navigation window. Rotate sub-command dial or tap on-screen guide to view

2473 Select the highlighted picture.Press the center of the multi selector to select the highlighted picture. Selected pictures are marked by a O icon

248Menu ListThis section lists the options available in the camera menus. For more information, see the Menu Guide available from Nikon websites (0 i)

249Copy image(s)Select source Copy pictures from one memory card to another. This option is only available when two memory cards are inserted in the c

250C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting OptionsPhoto shooting menu bankA–D Recall photo shooting menu settings previously stored in a photo shooting me

251Flash controlFlash control mode Choose the flash control mode for optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe or adjust settings for

252NEF (RAW) recordingNEF (RAW) compression Choose the type of compression and the bit depth for NEF (RAW) images (0 90).NEF (RAW) bit depthISO sensit

253Color space (defaults to sRGB)sRGB Choose a color space for photographs.Adobe RGBActive D-Lighting (defaults to Off)Auto Preserve details in highli

254Flicker reductionFlicker reduction setting These options take effect during viewfinder photography. Select Enable for Flicker reduction setting to

2Camera Body (Continued)2132013 12 11910456781419181716151 Self-timer lamp ... 1162 Meter coupling lever3 BKT button...

255Interval timer shootingStart Take photographs at the selected interval until the specified number of shots has been recorded. More information can

2561 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting OptionsReset movie shooting menuYe s Select Ye s to restore movie shooting menu options to their default

257Movie quality (defaults to High quality)High quality Choose movie quality (0 69).NormalMovie file type (defaults to MOV)MOV Choose the movie file t

258Manage Picture ControlSave/edit Create custom Picture Controls.RenameDeleteLoad/saveActive D-Lighting (defaults to Off)Same as photo settings Prese

259Attenuator (defaults to Disable)Enable Reduce microphone gain and prevent audio distortion when recording movies in loud environments.DisableFreque

260A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsCustom settings bankA–D Recall Custom Settings previously stored in a Custom Settings menu bank. Chan

261a5 3D-tracking watch area (defaults to Normal)Wide Choose the area monitored by pressing the shutter-release button halfway when 3D-tracking is sel

262a10 Autofocus mode restrictions (defaults to No restrictions)AF-S Choose the autofocus modes available in viewfinder photography (0 98).AF-CNo rest

263b4 Easy exposure compensation (defaults to Off)On (Auto reset) Choose whether exposure compensation can be adjusted solely by rotating a command di

264c3 Self-timerSelf-timer delay Choose the length of the shutter release delay, the number of shots taken, and the interval between shots in self-tim

3132547691081 Sub-command dial2 Pv button ... 44, 127, 268, 2703 Fn1 button ...268, 2704 Battery-chamber cover latch

265d6 Electronic front-curtain shutter (defaults to Disable)Enable Enable or disable the electronic front-curtain shutter in Q, QC, or MUP mode, elimi

266d11 Live view in continuous mode (defaults to On)On Choose whether full-frame playback is available during burst shooting (release modes CL, CH, an

267e4 Auto M ISO sensitivity control (defaults to Subject and background)Subject and background Choose whether auto ISO sensitivity control for flash

268f Controlsf1 Custom control assignmentPreview button Choose the roles assigned to camera controls, either alone or in combination with the command

269f4 Customize command dialsReverse rotation Choose the roles played by the main and sub-command dials.Change main/subAperture settingMenus and playb

270f8 Live view button options (defaults to Enable)Enable The a button can be disabled to prevent live view starting accidentally.Enable (standby time

271B The Setup Menu: Camera SetupFormat memory cardXQD card slot To begin formatting, choose a memory card slot and select Ye s . Note that formatting

272Monitor color balanceAdjust monitor color balance.Virtual horizonView a virtual horizon based on information from the camera tilt sensor.Informatio

273Image Dust Off ref photoStart Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D (0 ii).Clean sensor and then startImage commentA

274Beep optionsBeep on/off Choose the pitch and volume of the beep.VolumePitchTouch controlsEnable/disable touch controls Adjust touch control setting

275Airplane mode (defaults to Disable)Enable Enable airplane mode to disable the wireless features of Eye-Fi cards and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections

276Eye-Fi upload (defaults to Enable)Enable Upload pictures to a preselected destination. This option is displayed only when a supported Eye-Fi card i

277Save/load settingsSave settings Save camera settings to or load camera settings from a memory card. Settings files can be shared with other D850 ca

278N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched CopiesNEF (RAW) processingSelect image(s) Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs.Select dateSelect all

279Perspective controlCreate copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object.Filter effectsSkylight Create the effe

280O My Menu/m Recent SettingsAdd itemsPLAYBACK MENU Create a custom menu of up to 20 items selected from the playback, photo shooting, movie shooting

281Technical NotesRead this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is

2821 Manual focus is available with all lenses.2Matrix.3 Center-weighted.4Spot.5 Highlight-weighted.6 IX-NIKKOR lenses cannot be used.7 Vibration Redu

28313 For information on the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding, see “AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters and Available Focus Point

284A Recognizing CPU and Type G, E, and D LensesCPU lenses (particularly types G, E, and D) are recommended, but note that IX-NIKKOR lenses cannot be

285D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU LensesThe following CANNOT be used with the D850:• TC-16A AF teleconverter• Non-AI lenses• Lenses that requi

286A Calculating Angle of ViewThe camera can be used with Nikon lenses for 35 mm (135) format cameras. If a 35 mm format lens is attached, the angle o

287A 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×

288Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash phot

289Optical Advanced Wireless LightingMasterRemote flash control ✔✔✔— ✔5✔ ———i-TTL i-TTL ✔✔✔— ✔5————[A:B]Quick wireless flash control✔ — ✔ ——✔6———qA Au

2901 Not available with spot metering.2 Can also be selected with flash unit.3 qA/A mode selection performed on flash unit using custom settings. Unle

291The SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander: When mounted on a CLS-compatible camera, the SU-800 can be used as a commander for SB-5000, SB-910, SB-90

292❚❚ 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

293D 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

294A Notes on Optional Flash Units (Continued)The SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction, while

i❚❚ The Menu Guide (PDF)For more information on menu options and subjects such as how to connect the camera to a printer or television, download the c

295• SB-700: AF-assist illumination is available when 24–135 mm AF lenses are used with the focus points shown below.Focal length24–27 mm 28–135 mmDep

296At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D850.Other AccessoriesPower sources • EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

297Software Camera Control Pro 2Remote terminal accessories• MC-22 Remote Cord/MC-22A Remote Cord (length 1 m/3ft 4in.*)• MC-30 Remote Cord/MC-30A Rem

298A Attaching and Removing the Accessory Shoe CoverThe accessory shoe cover (available separately) slides into the accessory shoe as shown.To remove

299The MB-D18 takes one EN-EL15a or EN-EL18b rechargeable battery or eight AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium) and features controls for taking

300* The MS-D12EN is inserted in the MB-D18 at shipment.181920212218 MS-D12EN holder for EN-EL15a batteries*... 30419 Power terminals...

301❚❚ The Shutter-Release Button, Multi Selector, and Command DialsThese controls perform the same functions as the matching controls on the camera bo

302Using the Battery Pack❚❚ Attaching the Battery PackBefore attaching the battery pack, be sure that the camera is off and that the MB-D18 control lo

3033 Position the MB-D18, keeping the MB-D18 mounting screw (w) aligned with the camera tripod socket (q), and tighten the attachment wheel by rotatin

304❚❚ Removing the Battery PackTo remove the MB-D18, turn the camera off and set the control lock on the MB-D18 to L, then loosen the attachment wheel

3052 Ready the batteries as described below.EN-EL15a: Matching the indentations on the battery to the projections on the MS-D12EN holder, insert the b

306AA batteries: Place eight AA batteries in the MS-D12 battery holder as shown, making sure that the batteries are in the correct orientation.3 Inser

3074 Turn the camera on and check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder (0 30). If the camera does not turn on, check that the battery

308❚❚ Removing BatteriesBe careful not to drop batteries or the holder.1 Unlatch the MB-D18 by rotating the battery-chamber latch to A and remove the

309EN-EL18b: Slide the battery release in the direction indicated by the arrow (G) and remove the BL-5.AA batteries: Remove the batteries as shown. Be

310SpecificationsNikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any tim

311StorageWhen 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

312Image 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

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

314D Image Sensor CleaningUsing camera controls during startup interrupts image sensor cleaning.If dust cannot be fully removed using the options in t

315❚❚ Manual CleaningIf foreign matter cannot be removed from the image sensor using the Clean image sensor (0 312) option in the setup menu, the sens

3164 Press J.A message will be displayed in the monitor and a row of dashes will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. To restore normal operati

3177 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

318D Foreign Matter on the Image SensorForeign matter entering the camera when lenses or body caps are removed or exchanged (or in rare circumstances

319Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction i

320Cleaning: 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

321Storage: 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

322The battery and charger: Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries and charger

323• If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly (about eight times a second) during charging, confirm that the temperature is in the correct range and then un

324If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service re

325ShootingCamera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders.Shutter-release disabled: • Memory card is locked (SD cards only; 0 17), full, or not

326Cannot select focus point:• Unlock focus selector lock (0 105).• Auto-area AF selected, or face-priority AF selected in live view; choose another m

327Flicker or banding appears in movie mode: Select Flicker reduction in the movie shooting menu and choose an option that matches the frequency of th

328PlaybackEffects of Picture Control differ from image to image: Auto is selected for Set Picture Control, a Picture Control based on Auto is selecte

329Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)MiscellaneousPhoto is not displayed on high-definition video device: Confirm that HDMI cable (available sepa

330This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder, control panel, and monitor.Error MessagesIndicatorProblem Solut

331FNo lens attached, or non-CPU lens attached without specifying maximum aperture. Aperture shown in stops from maximum aperture.Aperture value will

332A(flashes)A selected in exposure mode S.Change shutter speed or select manual exposure mode (0 129, 131).%(flashes)% selected in exposure mode S.Ch

333IndicatorProblem SolutionMonitorControl panelNo memory card. SCamera cannot detect memory card.Turn camera off and confirm that card is correctly i

334This card is not formatted. Format the card.[C](flashes)Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera.Format memory card or insert new memor

335This movie cannot be edited.—The selected movie cannot be edited.• Movies created with other devices cannot be edited.• Movies must be at least two

336❚❚ Nikon D850 Digital CameraSpecificationsTypeType Single-lens reflex digital cameraLens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)Effe

337Image size (pixels) • 1 : 1 (24×24) image area5504 × 5504 (Large: 30.3 M)4128 × 4128 (Medium: 17.0 M)2752 × 2752 (Small: 7.6 M)• FX-format photogra

338ViewfinderViewfinder Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinderFrame coverage • FX (36×24): Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical• 1.2×

339LensCompatible lenses Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses), and DX lenses (us

340Approximate frame advance rate• With an EN-EL18b battery inserted in an MB-D18 battery packCL: 1–8 fpsCH: 9 fpsQC: 3 fps• Other power sourcesCL: 1–

341Exposure mode Programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M)Exposure compensation –5

342FlashFlash control TTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is

343Live viewModes C (photo live view), 1 (movie live view)Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time- servo AF (AF-F)• Manual focu

344ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)• Exposure modes P, S, and A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2) with selectable upper limit

345Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter; plug-in power supported)Audio output Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)Ten-pin remote terminal

346• Unless otherwise stated, all measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards or guidelines

347❚❚ MH-25a Battery ChargerThe symbols on this product represent the following:m AC, p DC, q Class II equipment (The construction of the product is d

348A Trademark InformationIOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries and is used u

349A 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

350A CertificatesA FreeType License (FreeType2)Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project (http://www.freetype.org). All righ

351Read this section if you purchased the camera with the AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR lens kit available in some countries or regions. The parts o

352❚❚ FocusSupported focus modes are shown in the following table (for information on camera focus modes, see the camera manual).M/A (Autofocus with M

353❚❚ Zoom and Depth of FieldBefore focusing, rotate the zoom ring to adjust the focal length and frame the photograph. If the camera offers depth-of-

354❚❚ Using the Built-in FlashWhen using the built-in flash, be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0.6 m (2 ft) and remove lens hoods to preve

355❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR)Using the Vibration Reduction ON/OFF Switch• Select ON to enable vibration reduction. Vibration reduction is activated w

356D Using Vibration Reduction: Notes• When using vibration reduction, press the shutter-release button halfway and wait for the image in the viewfind

357❚❚ The Lens HoodThe lens hoods protect the lens and block stray light that would otherwise cause flare or ghosting.Attaching the HoodAlign the lens

358❚❚ SpecificationsNikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any

359D Lens Care• Keep the CPU contacts clean.• Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immediately and take the lens to a Nikon-autho

360The camera accepts the XQD and SD memory cards listed in the following sections. Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the cards li

20A 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) whi

21Basic SetupThe language option in the setup menu is automatically highlighted the first time menus are displayed. Choose a language and set the came

223 Select a language.Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired language and press J.4 Select Time zone and date.Select Time zone and date and press 2.5 S

236 Turn daylight saving time on or off.Select Daylight saving time and press 2. Daylight saving time is off by default; if daylight saving time is in

25Using Camera Menus❚❚ Menu ControlsYou can navigate the menus via the touch screen or using the multi selector and J button.Multi selectorJ buttonSel

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

275 Highlight a menu item.Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item.6 Display options.Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item.7 Highlight an

28Note the following points:• Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available.• While pressing 2 or the center of the multi selector

29❚❚ Using the Touch ScreenYou can also navigate the menus using the following touch screen operations.Scroll Slide up or down to scroll.Choose a menu

30The Battery Level and Number of Exposures RemainingBefore taking photographs, check the battery level and number of exposures remaining as described

31❚❚ Number of Exposures RemainingThe camera has two memory card slots: one for XQD cards and the other for SD cards. When two cards are inserted, the

32“Point-and-Shoot” Photography1 Ready the Camera.When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the came

333 Press the shutter-release button halfway.Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfind

34A The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography)The viewfinder and some control panel displays will turn off if no operations are performed for about si

35Viewing Photographs1 Press the K button.A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is

36❚❚ Deleting Unwanted PhotographsTo delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O (Q) button. Note that photographs cannot be

37Live 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

384 Focus.Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.The focus point will flash green and the shutter release will be disabled while the camera

395 Take the picture.Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. The monitor will turn off.6 Exit live view.Press the a button

40A Live View Zoom PreviewPress the X button to magnify the view in the monitor up to a maximum of about 16×. A navigation window will appear in a gra

41To take pictures using autofocus, rotate the focus-mode selector to AF.Choosing a Focus ModeThe following autofocus modes are available in live view

42Choosing an AF-Area ModeThe following AF-area modes can be selected in live view:Mode Description!Face-priority AF: Use for portraits. The camera au

ivLive View Photography 37Autofocus...41Choosing a Focus Mode ...

43To 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.&Subject-

44To focus in manual focus mode (0 111), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus. To magnify the view in the monitor for precise focu

45The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the i button during live view photography. Use the touch screen or navigate the menu using the

46Photo 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

47Peaking levelObjects that are in focus are indicated by colored outlines, including during focus zoom (0 40). Choose from 3 (high sensitivity), 2 (s

48Split-Screen Display ZoomSelecting Split-screen display zoom in the live view photography i button menu splits the display into two boxes showing se

49Silent Live View PhotographyTo eliminate shutter sounds during live view photography, press the i button and select On (Mode 1) or On (Mode 2) for S

50A Silent Live View PhotographyMultiple exposure photography (0 254) and long-exposure noise reduction are disabled (0 253) and the flash cannot be u

51A “On (Mode 2)”The following exposure settings can be adjusted when On (Mode 2) is selected:Aperture Shutter speed ISO sensitivity3P, S1— — —A ✔ — —

52Negative DigitizerTo record positives of copies of film negatives, press the i button and select Color negatives or Monochrome negatives for Negativ

vImage Recording Options 83Image Area ...83Image Quality...

535 Adjust exposure.Press J to display brightness adjustment options and press 1 or 3 to adjust exposure. To view your subject at a higher magnificati

54The Live View DisplayItem DescriptionqTime remainingThe amount of time remaining before live view ends automatically. Displayed if shooting will end

55The Information DisplayTo hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the R button. The histogram is only displayed in the exposure preview (0

56Touch the monitor to focus and lift your finger to take the photograph.Tap the icon shown in the illustration to choose the operation performed by t

57D Taking Pictures Using Touch Shooting OptionsThe shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even when the W icon is displayed to

58D Shooting in Live ViewTo prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with photographs or exposure, close the viewfinder eyepiece shu

59MoviesRead this section for information on recording and viewing movies.Movies can be recorded in live view.1 Rotate the live view selector to 1 (mo

603 Choose a focus mode (0 41).4 Choose an AF-area mode (0 42).5 Focus.Frame the opening shot and press the AF-ON button to focus. Note that the numbe

616 Start recording.Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Expos

627 End recording.Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached, or the me

viExposure 124Metering... 124Exposure Mode ...

63A Exposure ModeThe following exposure settings can be adjusted in movie mode:Aperture Shutter speed ISO sensitivityP, S1— — —2, 3A ✔ — —2, 3M ✔ ✔ ✔3

64IndicesIf Index marking is assigned to a control using Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment, 0 270), you can press the selected control duri

65Using the i ButtonThe options listed below can be accessed by pressing the i button in movie mode. Use the touch screen or navigate the menu using t

66Wind noise reductionEnable or disable wind noise reduction using the built-in microphone’s low-cut filter (0 259).DestinationWhen two memory cards a

67Peaking levelChoose whether objects that are in focus will be indicated by colored outlines while manual focus is in effect.Choose from 3 (high sens

68Image Area: Choosing a Movie CropYou can choose an image area using the Image area > Choose image area option in the movie shooting menu. Select

69Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie QualityThe Frame size/frame rate option in the movie shooting menu is used to choose the movie frame size (in pixe

70❚❚ Slow-Motion MoviesTo record silent slow-motion movies, select 1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-mo), 1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-mo), or 1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slo

71The Live View DisplayItem Descriptionq“No movie” indicator Indicates that movies cannot be recorded.wWind noise reductionDisplayed when wind noise r

72The Information DisplayTo hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the R button.Virtual horizon (0 272) Information on Information offHistog

viiOptional Flash Units 187Using a Flash ...187On-Camera Flash Photography.

73Taking Photos in Movie ModeTo take photos in movie mode (either in live view or during movie recording), select Take photos for Custom Setting g1 (C

74❚❚ Image SizeThe size of photos taken in movie mode varies with the image area (0 256) and the option selected for Image size in the photo shooting

75A Wireless Remote Controllers and Remote CordsIf Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment) > Shutter-release bu

76Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 223). Tap the a icon in the monitor or press the center of the multi selector to start pl

77Skip 10 sRotate the main command dial to skip ahead or back 10 s.Skip ahead/backRotate the sub-command dial to skip to next or previous index, or to

78Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills.Trimming MoviesTo create trimmed copies of movies:1 Display a

793 Select Choose start/end point.Press i or J, then highlight Choose start/end point and press 2.4 Select Start point.To create a copy that begins fr

806 Choose the end point.Press L (Z/Q) to switch from the start point (w) to the end point (x) selection tool and then select the closing frame as des

819 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

82Saving 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 in