Nikon D4 Bedienungsanleitung

DIGITAL CAMERAEnUser's ManualPrinted in JapanSB2G03(11)6MB12911-03No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for bri

viiiMore About Playback 235Viewing Images...235Full-Frame Playback ...

74yMovie SettingsUse the Movie settings option in the shooting menu to adjust the following settings.• Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality: Choose fr

75y• Microphone: Turn the built-in or optional ME-1 stereo microphones on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity. Choose Auto sensitivity to adjust s

76y1 Select Movie settings.Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Movie settings in the shooting menu and press 2.2 Choose movie options.H

77yViewing MoviesMovies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 235). Press the center of the multi selector to start playback.The followi

78ySkip ahead/backUse main command dial to skip to next or previous index, or to skip to the last or first frame if the movie contains no indices (if

79yEditing MoviesTrim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills.Trimming MoviesTo create trimmed copies of movi

80y3 Display movie edit options.Press J to display movie edit options.4 Select Choose start/end point.Highlight Choose start/end point and press J. Th

81y5 Delete frames.If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind (to skip to an index, rotate the main command di

82yD Trimming MoviesMovies must be at least two seconds long. If a copy can not be created at the current playback position, the current position will

83ySaving Selected FramesTo save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still:1 View the movie and choose a frame.Play the movie back as described on pa

ixMenu Guide 283D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ...283Playback Folder...

84y5 Save the copy.Highlight Ye s and press J to create a fine-quality (0 90) JPEG copy of the selected frame. Movie stills are indicated by a 9 icon

d85dImage Recording OptionsChoose the aspect ratio and angle of view (image area). Thanks to the camera’s FX format (36.0 × 23.9 mm) image sensor, you

86d❚❚ Choose Image AreaChoose the image area used when a non-DX lens is attached or a DX-lens is attached with Off selected for Auto DX crop (0 88).Op

87dA 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 sma

88dImage area can be set using the Image area option in the shooting menu or by pressing a control and rotating a command dial.❚❚ The Image Area Menu1

89d❚❚ Camera Controls1 Assign image area selection to a camera control.Select Choose image area as the “press + command dials” option for a camera con

90dImage QualityThe D4 supports the following image quality options. See page 444 for information on the number of pictures that can be stored at diff

91dImage quality is set by pressing the T button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the rear control panel.A

92dThe following options can be accessed from the shooting menu. Press the G button to display the menus, highlight the desired option and press 2.❚❚

93dImage SizeImage size is measured in pixels. Choose from # Large, $ Medium, or % Small (note that image size varies depending on the option selected

xb4: Easy Exposure Compensation... 314b5: Center-Weighted Area...

94dA NEF (RAW) ImagesNote that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. When opened in software such as ViewNX

95dUsing Two Memory CardsWhen two memory cards are inserted in the camera, you can choose one as the primary card using the Primary slot selection ite

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N97NFocusThis section describes the options that control how your camera focuses when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted

98NAutofocus mode can be selected by pressing the AF-mode button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the view

99NA The B ButtonsFor the purpose of focusing the camera, pressing either of the B buttons has the same effect as pressing the shutter-release button

100NAF-Area ModeChoose how the focus point for autofocus is selected.• Single-point AF: Select the focus point as described on page 103; the camera wi

101N• Auto-area AF: The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus point; if a face is detected, the camera will give priority to

102NA AF-Area ModeAF-area mode is shown in the top control panel and viewfinder.AF-area modeTop control panelViewfinderAF-area modeTop control panel V

103NFocus Point SelectionThe camera offers a choice of 51 focus points that can be used to compose photographs with the main subject positioned almost

xif11: Release Button to Use Dial...337f12: Slot Empty Release Lock...

104NA The Sub-selectorThe sub-selector can be used in place of the multi selector to select the focus point. Press the center of the sub-selector to l

105NFocus 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 po

106NAF-S focus mode: Focus locks automatically when the in-focus indicator appears, and remain locked until you remove your finger from the shutter-re

107NA Getting Good Results with AutofocusAutofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the

108NManual FocusManual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the d

109NThe Electronic RangefinderIf the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the

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k111kRelease ModeTo choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting.Choosing a R

112kContinuous Release ModesIn continuous low speed mode, the camera records photographs at the frame rate selected for Custom Setting d2 (Shooting sp

113kA Buffer SizeThe approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure-count displays

xiiDistortion Control... 377Perspective Control...

114kSelf-Timer ModeThe 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

115k4 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 befo

116kMirror up ModeChoose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. Use of a tripod is recommended.1 Select

S117SISO Sensitivity“ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. Choose from settings that range from ISO 100 and ISO 12800 in steps eq

118SA The ISO Sensitivity MenuISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the ISO sensitivity settings option in the shooting menu (0 293).A Hi 0.3–Hi

119SAuto ISO Sensitivity ControlIf On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control in the shooting menu, ISO sensitivity

120S3 Adjust settings.The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using Maximum sensitivity (the minimum value for auto ISO sensitivity

121SA Turning Auto ISO Sensitivity Control On or OffYou can turn auto ISO sensitivity control on or off by pressing the S button and rotating the sub-

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V123ZExposureMetering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available:MeteringOption DescriptionLMatrix: Produces natural

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

124ZTo choose a metering option, press the Y button and rotate the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder and top

125ZExposure ModeTo determine how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure, press the I (Q) button and rotate the main comma

126Ze: Programmed AutoIn this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal expo

127Zf: Shutter-Priority AutoIn shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produ

128Zg: Aperture-Priority AutoIn aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will pro

129Zh: ManualIn manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to c

130ZA AF Micro NIKKOR LensesProvided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be taken into account when the lens apertur

131ZLong Time-ExposuresAt a shutter speed of A, the shutter will remain open while the shutter-release button is held down. Use for long time-exposure

132Z2 Select exposure mode h.Press the I (Q) button and rotate the main command dial until h is displayed in the top control panel.3 Choose a shutter

133ZShutter-Speed and Aperture LockShutter speed lock is available in shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes, aperture lock in aperture-prior

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

134ZAperture (exposure modes g and h): Press the selected control and rotate the sub-command dial until F icons appear in the viewfinder and the top c

135ZAutoexposure (AE) LockUse autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using center-weighted metering and spot metering to meter exposure. Not

136ZA 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

137ZExposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. I

138ZAt values other than ±0.0, the 0 at the center of the exposure indicators will flash (exposure modes e, f, and g only) and a E icon will be displa

139ZBracketingBracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” t

140Z1 Select flash or exposure bracketing for Custom Setting e6 (Auto bracketing set) in the Custom Settings menu.To display the menus, press the G bu

141Z2 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 num

142Z3 Select an exposure increment.Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment.At default settings, the size o

143Z4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected.

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

144ZA Exposure and Flash BracketingIn continuous low speed and continuous high speed modes, shooting will pause after the number of shots specified in

145Z❚❚ White Balance BracketingThe camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. For more information on whi

146Z3 Select a white balance increment.Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is ro

147Z4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each co

148Z❚❚ Canceling BracketingTo cancel bracketing, press the D button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing seque

149Z❚❚ ADL BracketingThe camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. For more information on Active D-Lighting, see page 184.1 Select

150Z3 Select Active D-Lighting.Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose Active D-Lighting.Active D-Lighting is shown in the top co

151Z4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. While bra

152Z❚❚ Canceling BracketingTo cancel bracketing, press the D button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing seque

r153rWhite BalanceWhite balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended with most light

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

154rWhite balance can be selected by pressing the U button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the rear contr

155rA Studio Flash LightingAuto white balance may not produce the desired results with large studio flash units. Use preset white balance or set white

156rFine-Tuning White BalanceWhite balance can be “fine-tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliber

157r2 Fine-tune white balance.Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance. White balance can be fine-tuned on the amber (A)–blue (B) axis and th

158rA 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”

159r❚❚ 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

160rChoosing a Color TemperatureWhen K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance, color temperature can be selected using the White balance o

161r3 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

162r❚❚ The U ButtonThe U button can be used to select the color temperature for the amber (A)–blue (B) axis only. Press the U button and rotate the su

163rPreset ManualPreset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light

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

164r❚❚ Measuring a Value for White Balance1 Light a reference object.Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the

165r4 Select direct measurement mode.Release the U button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the rear control panel starts to flash

166r6 Check the results.If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, C will flash in the control panels for about six seconds, while t

167rD Direct Measurement ModeIf no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end in the time selected for

168r❚❚ Copying White Balance from a PhotographFollow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an existing photograph to a selected prese

169r4 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 oth

170r❚❚ Entering a CommentFollow the steps below to enter a descriptive comment of up to thirty-six characters for a selected white balance preset.1 Se

171r❚❚ Protecting a White Balance PresetFollow the steps below to protect the selected white balance preset. Protected presets can not be modified and

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J173JImage EnhancementNikon’s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings, including sharpening, contrast, brig

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174J2 Select a Picture Control.Highlight the desired Picture Control and press J.A Preset Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture ControlsThe Picture C

175JModifying Existing Picture ControlsExisting preset or custom Picture Controls (0 179) can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative int

176J❚❚ Picture Control SettingsOption DescriptionQuick adjustChoose from options between –2 and +2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected

177JD “A” (Auto)Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Use a type G or

178JA Toning (Monochrome Only)Pressing 3 when Toning is selected displays saturation options. Press 4 or 2 to adjust saturation. Saturation control is

179JCreating Custom Picture ControlsThe preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls.1 Select

180J4 Edit the selected Picture Control.See page 176 for more information. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O (Q

181J7 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

182JSharing Custom Picture ControlsCustom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX 2 or optional software such

183JA 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 use

xixNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduc

184JPreserving Detail in Highlights and ShadowsActive D-LightingActive D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs wi

185JTo use Active D-Lighting:1 Select Active D-Lighting in the shooting menu.To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Active D-Lighting in

186JHigh Dynamic Range (HDR)Used with high-contrast subjects, High Dynamic Range (HDR) preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two sh

187J2 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 (seri

188J3 Choose the exposure differential.To choose the difference in exposure between the two shots, highlight Exposure differential and press 2.The opt

189J5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. “ly” will be di

190JA The D ButtonIf HDR (high dynamic range) is selected for Custom Setting f9 (Assign BKT button; 0 335), you can select the HDR mode by pressing th

l191lFlash PhotographyThe camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with CLS-compatible flash units. Optional flash uni

192lThe Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compa

193lThe following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units:1 Only available when SU-800 is used to control other flash units. The SU-800

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194lA Auto Aperture/Non-TTL AutoUnless the focal length and maximum aperture are specified using the Non-CPU lens data option in the setup menu (0 229

195lD Notes on Optional Flash UnitsRefer to the flash unit manual for detailed instructions. If the unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-com

196lD Notes on Optional Flash Units (Continued)The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction, while the SB-910, SB-

197lA Flash Control ModeThe information display shows the flash control mode for optional flash units as follows:Flash sync Auto FP (0 323)i-TTLAuto a

198li-TTL Flash ControlWhen a CLS-compatible flash unit is set to TTL, the camera automatically selects one of the following types of flash control:i-

199lFlash ModesThe camera supports the following flash modes:Flash mode DescriptionFront-curtain syncThis mode is recommended for most situations. In

200l❚❚ Choosing a Flash ModeTo choose the flash mode, press the M button and rotate the main command dial until the desired flash mode is selected in

201lA Studio Flash SystemsRear-curtain sync can not be used with studio flash systems, as the correct synchronization can not be obtained.A Shutter Sp

202lFlash CompensationFlash compensation can be used with i-TTL or AA flash control (available with compatible flash units only) to alter flash output

203lAt values other than ±0.0, a Y icon will be displayed in the top control panel and E will be displayed in the viewfinder after you release the M b

xxiA Life-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is

204lFV LockThis feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash o

205l4 Focus.Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.5 Lock flash level.After confirming

206l8 Release FV lock.Press the Fn button to release FV lock. Confirm that the FV lock icons (P and e) are no longer displayed in the top control pane

t207tOther Shooting OptionsThe camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the S and U buttons down together for more th

208t❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Shooting Menu11With the exception of multiple exposure and interval timer settings, only settings in the bank curr

209t❚❚ 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

210tMultiple ExposureFollow the steps below to record a series of two to ten exposures in a single photograph. Multiple exposures can make use of RAW

211t2 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,

212t3 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

213t4 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

xxiiQuick Start GuideFollow these steps for a quick start with the D4.1 Attach the camera strap.Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets.2 Char

214tThe n icon will flash until shooting ends. If On (series) is selected, multiple exposure shooting will only end when Off is selected for multiple

215tD Multiple ExposureDo not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure.Multiple exposures can not be recorded in live vie

216tInterval Timer PhotographyThe camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals.1 Select Interval timer shooting in the sho

217t2 Choose a starting time.Chose from the following starting triggers.• To start shooting immediately, highlight Now and press 2. Shooting begins ab

218t4 Choose the number of intervals and number of shots per interval.Press 4 or 2 to highlight number of intervals or number of shots; press 1 or 3 t

219tA Cover the ViewfinderTo prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure, close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter (0 114).D Out

220tA During ShootingDuring interval timer photography, the Q icon will flash in the top control panel. Immediately before the next shooting interval

221t❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer PhotographyInterval timer photography can be paused by:• Pressing the J button between intervals• Highlighting Start >

222t❚❚ Interrupting Interval Timer PhotographyInterval timer shooting will end automatically if the battery is exhausted. Interval timer photography c

223tTime-Lapse PhotographyThe camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a silent time-lapse movie using the options currently

xxiii4 Insert a memory card (0 33).5 Turn the camera on (0 40).6 Select autofocus (0 97).Rotate the focus-mode selector to AF (autofocus).7 Focus and

224t2 Press 2.Press 2 to proceed to Step 3 and choose an interval and shooting time. To record a time-lapse movie using the default interval of 5 seco

225t5 Start shooting.Highlight On and press J (to return to the shooting menu without starting time-lapse photography, highlight Off and press J). Tim

226tA Calculating the Length of the Final Movie The total number of frames in the final movie can be calculated by dividing the shooting time by the i

227t❚❚ Interrupting Time-Lapse PhotographyTime-lapse photography will end automatically if the battery is exhausted. The following will also end time-

228tNon-CPU LensesBy specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to a variety of CPU lens functions when u

229tThe 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 in the setup menu.Pre

230t4 Select Done.Highlight Done and press J. The specified focal length and aperture will be stored under the chosen lens number.To recall lens data

231tUsing a GPS UnitA GPS unit can be connected to the ten-pin remote terminal, allowing the current latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Univer

232tA The k IconConnection status is shown by the k icon:• k (static): Camera has established communication with a GPS device. Photo information for p

233t❚❚ Setup Menu OptionsThe GPS item in the setup menu contains the options listed below.• Standby timer: Choose whether or not the exposure meters w

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I235IMore About PlaybackFull-Frame PlaybackTo play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor.

236IPlayback Controls J+Display slot/folder selection dialog. To choose card and folder from which pictures are played back, highlight slot and press

237IA Rotate TallTo display “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs in tall orientation, select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (

238IPhoto InformationPhoto information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as

239I❚❚ File Information1 Displayed only if Focus point is selected for Playback display options (0 285).2 If photograph was taken using AF-S, display

240I❚❚ Highlights1 Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for current channel. Hold W button and press 4 or 2 to cycle thr

241I❚❚ RGB Histogram1 Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for current channel. Hold W button and press 4 or 2 to cycle

242IA 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 im

243I❚❚ Shooting Data1 Metering method ... 123Shutter speed ... 127, 129Aperture...

X1XIntroductionBe sure all items listed here were included with your camera. Memory cards are sold separately.•AN-DC7 strap (0 xxii)•Warranty• User’s

244IThe fourth page of the shooting data is only displayed if copyright information was recorded with the photograph as described on page 353.1 Displa

245I❚❚ GPS Data1 (0 231)1 Data for movies are for start of recording.2 Displayed only if GPS device is equipped with electronic compass.3 Displayed in

246I❚❚ Overview Data1 Displayed in yellow if picture is in non-FX format (including DX-based movie format; 0 71, 85).2 Displayed in red if photo was t

247ITaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomPress the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the image currently highlight

248IView other imagesRotate main command dial to view same location in other photos at current zoom ratio. Playback zoom is cancelled when a movie is

249IProtecting Photographs from DeletionIn full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the L (Z/Q) button can be used to protect photographs from accide

250IA Voice MemosChanges to the protect status of images also apply to any voice memos that may have been recorded with the images. Voice memo overwri

251IDeleting PhotographsTo delete all photographs in the current folder or the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumb

252I3 Delete the photograph(s).To delete the photograph or photographs, press the O (Q) button (Selected image) or J button (All images). To exit with

253IThe Playback MenuSelect Delete in the playback menu to delete pictures and their associated voice memos. Note that depending on the number of imag

2XGetting to Know the CameraTake a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this sec

254I3 Select the highlighted picture.Press the center of the multi selector to select the highlighted picture. Selected pictures are marked by a O ico

e255eVoice MemosVoice memos up to sixty seconds long can be added to photographs using the built-in or optional ME-1 stereo microphones. Readying the

256e❚❚ Voice Memo OverwriteThis option controls whether the voice memo for the most recent photograph can be overwritten in shooting mode. The followi

257eAutomatic Recording (Shooting Mode)If On (Auto and manual) is selected for Voice memo (0 255), a voice memo will be added to the most recent photo

258ePlayback ModeTo add a voice memo to the photograph currently displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list (0 235):1 Choos

259eA Interrupting RecordingPressing the shutter-release button or operating other camera controls may end recording. During interval timer photograph

260ePlaying Voice MemosVoice memos can be played back over the camera’s built-in speaker when the associated image is viewed in full-frame playback or

261eVoice Memo Playback OptionsThe Voice memo options > Audio output item in the setup menu controls whether voice memos are played back by the cam

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Q263QConnectionsThis section describes how to use the supplied UC-E15 USB cable to connect the camera to a computer. Before Connecting the CameraBefor

3X1 Mirror... 116, 4022 Self-timer lamp ... 1153 Microphone (for movies)...

264Q1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 installer CD.2 Select a language.If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to

265Q4 Exit the installer.Click Ye s (Windows) or OK (Mac OS) when installation is complete.The following software is installed:•ViewNX 2• Apple Quick

266QD System RequirementsWindowsCPU• Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core series, 1.6 GHz or better• H.264 movies (playback): 3.0 GHz

267QDirect USB ConnectionConnect the camera using the supplied UC-E15 USB cable.1 Turn the camera off.2 Turn the computer on. Turn the computer on and

268Q5 Start Nikon Transfer 2.If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.6 Click Start Transfer.At default se

269QEthernet and Wireless NetworksThe camera can be connected to Ethernet or wireless networks using the built-in Ethernet port or an optional WT-5 or

270QFor more information, see the Network Guide and the documentation provided with the wireless transmitter. Be sure to update to the latest versions

271QPrinting PhotographsSelected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 439) connected directly to the camera.D Selecting Photographs f

272QConnecting the PrinterConnect the camera using the supplied UC-E15 USB cable.1 Turn the camera off.2 Connect the USB cable.Turn the printer on and

273QPrinting Pictures One at a Time1 Select a picture.Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press 1 or 3 to view photo information (0 238), or pre

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4XCamera Body (Continued)1 Pv buttonUsing the Pv button... 67, 125, 333, 3412 Sub-command dial ...3363 Fn

274Q4 Start printing.Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.BorderThis option is

275QPrinting Multiple Pictures1 Display the PictBridge menu.Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 272).2 Choose an

276Q3 Select pictures.Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card (to view images in other locations, press W and select

277Q5 Adjust printing options.Choose page size, border, and time stamp options as described on page 273 (a warning will be displayed if the selected p

278Q2 Select pictures.Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card (to view images in other locations, press W and select

279Q4 Complete the print order.Highlight Done and press J to complete the print order.D DPOF Print OrdersTo print the current print order when the cam

280QViewing Photographs on TVA type C mini-pin High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from commercial sources) can be

281QHDMI OptionsThe HDMI option in the setup menu (0 344) controls output resolution and other advanced HDMI options. ❚❚ Output ResolutionChoose the f

282QA Television PlaybackUse of an EH-6b AC adapter and EP-6 power connector (available separately) is recommended for extended playback. Note that th

U283UMenu GuideTo display the playback menu, press G and select the K (playback menu) tab.D The Playback Menu: Managing ImagesG buttonOption0Delete 25

5X1 Viewfinder eyepiece ...39, 1142 Eyepiece shutter lever ...39, 1143 O/Q buttonDeletion ...47, 251Forma

284UChoose a folder for playback (0 235).Hide or reveal selected pictures as described below. Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide image menu

285U2 Select pictures.Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and

286UCopy pictures from one memory card to another.1 Choose Select source.Highlight Select source and press 2.2 Select the source card.Highlight the sl

287U4 Select the source folder.Highlight the folder containing the images to be copied and press 2.5 Make the initial selection.Before going on to sel

288U8 Select a destination folder.To enter a folder number, choose Select folder by number, enter the number (0 296), and press J. To choose from a li

289UChoose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting. If Off is selected, pictures can only be displayed

290UChoose the picture displayed after an image is deleted.Choose whether to rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback

291UCreate a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 284). Hidden images (0 284) are not displayed.To start the slide show, highl

292UThe dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends. Select Restart to restart or Exit to return to the playback menu.❚❚ Audio PlaybackChoos

293UC The Shooting Menu: Shooting OptionsTo display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab.G buttonOption 0Shooting menu bank

6XCamera Body (Continued)1 Viewfinder... 382 Sub-selector...104, 105, 135, 333, 3423 B buttonA

294UShooting menu options are stored in one of four banks. With the exceptions of Extended menu banks, Multiple exposure, Interval timer shooting, Tim

295U❚❚ Restoring Default SettingsTo restore default settings, highlight a bank in the Shooting menu bank menu and press O (Q). A confirmation dialog w

296USelect the folder in which subsequent images will be stored.❚❚ Select Folder by Number1 Choose Select folder by number.Highlight Select folder by

297U❚❚ 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 high

298UPhotographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space (0 299), “_DSC”, followed

299UThe color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose sRGB for photographs that will be printed or used “as is,”

300U“Vignetting” is a drop in brightness at the edges of a photograph. Vignette control reduces vignetting for type G and D lenses (DX and PC lenses e

301USelect On to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wide-angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with long lenses (no

302UIf On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s will be processed to reduce noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pix

303UA Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsTo display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab.Custom Sett

7XThe Top Control Panel123456871312111091Shutter speed...127, 129AF-area mode ... 98, 102Exposure com

304UThe following Custom Settings are available:Custom Setting0Custom settings bank 305a Autofocusa1 AF-C priority selection 307a2 AF-S priority selec

305UCustom 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 o

306UA Custom Settings BankThe top control panel and information displays show the current Custom Settings bank.A See AlsoMenu defaults are listed on p

307UWhen AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography (0 97), this option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button

308UWhen AF-S is selected for viewfinder photography (0 97), this option controls whether photographs can be taken only when the camera is in focus (f

309UThis option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject when AF-C is selected during viewfinder photogra

310UThe options in this menu control whether or not the focus points are illuminated.Choose whether focus-point selection “wraps around” from one edge

311UChoose the number of focus points available for manual focus-point selection.Choose the function performed when the B button is pressed.a7: Number

312UChoose the function assigned to the B button for vertical shooting.If Ye s is selected, separate focus points can be selected for “wide” (landsca

313USelect the increments used when making adjustments to ISO sensitivity (0 117). If possible, the current ISO sensitivity setting is maintained when

8X14151618191721202231302728252629232414Clock battery indicator... 32, 40615FV lock indicator...20516Shutter-spee

314UThis option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation (0 137). If On (Auto reset) or On is selected, the 0 at the cente

315UWhen calculating exposure, center-weighted metering assigns the greatest weight to a circle in the center of the frame. The diameter (φ) of this c

316UIf On is selected, exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.Choose how long the camera continues to meter exposure wh

317UChoose the length of the shutter release delay, the number of shots taken, and the interval between shots in self-timer mode.• Self-timer delay: C

318UChoose the pitch and volume of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses using single-servo autofocus (0 97), when focus locks during live view

319UThe maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst in continuous mode can be set to any value between 1 and 200.In situations where t

320UWhen a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering cont

321UChoose On to display on-demand grid lines in the viewfinder for reference when composing photographs (0 11).Choose the information displayed in th

322UIf Auto (AUTO) is selected, the color of the lettering in the information display (0 13) will automatically change from black to white or white to

323UThis option controls flash sync speed.e: Bracketing/Flashe1: Flash Sync SpeedG button ➜ A Custom Settings menuOption Description1/250 s (Auto FP)U

9XThe Rear Control Panel21345768910111“Remaining” indicator ...3212Image size... 933ISO sens

324UThis option determines the slowest shutter speed available when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye reduction in programmed auto or apert

325UChoose how the camera adjusts flash level when exposure compensation is used. If On is selected when the camera is used with an optional flash uni

326UThis option determines which settings are affected when AE & flash or AE only is selected for Custom Setting e6 in manual exposure mode.Flash

327UThis option determines the role assigned to the center of the multi selector during viewfinder photography, playback, and live view (regardless of

328U❚❚ Live ViewIf Restart standby timer is selected, operating the multi selector when the standby timer expires (0 45) will activate the meters and

329U❚❚ PressSelecting Press displays the following options:Option DescriptionqPreview*Press the Fn button to preview depth of field (0 125).rFV lock*P

330UKPlayback*Fn button performs same function as K button. Select when using a telephoto lens or in other circumstances in which it is difficult to o

331UA Virtual HorizonWhen Viewfinder virtual horizon is selected for f3 (Assign Fn button)> Press, pressing the Fn button displays a pitch and roll

332U❚❚ Press + command dialsSelecting Press + command dials displays the following options:Option DescriptioniChoose image areaPress the Fn button and

333UChoose the role played by the Pv button, either by itself (Press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Press + command dials). The

10XA LCD IlluminatorsRotating the power switch toward D activates the standby timer, control panel backlights (LCD illuminators), and button backlight

334UChoose the role played by the Fn button for vertical shooting, either by itself (Press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Press

335UChoose the role played by the D button. If high dynamic range or multiple exposure is active while another function is assigned to the D button,

336UThis option controls the operation of the main and sub-command dials.f10: Customize Command DialsG button ➜ A Custom Settings menuOption Descripti

337USelecting Ye s allows adjustments that are normally made by holding the I (Q), E, D, M, Y, S, T, U, or AF-mode button and rotating a command dial

338USelecting Enable release allows the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be recorded (they will howev

339UChoose the controls used for playback zoom.Choose the role played by the movie-record button when C is selected with the live view selector.f15: P

340UChoose the role played by the Fn button during movie live view.g: Movieg1: Assign Fn ButtonG button ➜ A Custom Settings menuOption DescriptiontPow

341UChoose the role played by the Pv button during movie live view.g2: Assign Preview ButtonG button ➜ A Custom Settings menuOption DescriptionqPower

342UChoose the role played by the center of the sub-selector during movie live view.g3: Assign Sub-selector CenterG button ➜ A Custom Settings menuOpt

343UChoose the role played by pressing the shutter-release button when 1 is selected with the live view selector.g4: Assign Shutter ButtonG button ➜ A

11XThe Viewfinder Display2345671822 23 24 259101112 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 211 Framing grid (displayed when On is selected for Custom Setting d6)...

344UB The Setup Menu: Camera SetupTo display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.* Not available when battery is low.G buttonOp

345UTo begin formatting, choose a memory card slot and select Ye s . Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card

346UAcquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available separately; for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual).Ima

347U2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder.With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well-lit, featureless white object,

348UReduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting during live view or movie recording. Choose Auto to allow the

349UChoose a language for camera menus and messages. The following options are available.LanguageG button ➜ B setup menuCzechDanishGermanEnglishSpanis

350UPhotographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback (0 290

351UView information on the battery currently inserted in the camera.Battery InfoG button ➜ B setup menuItem DescriptionCharge The current battery lev

352UAdd a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separatel

353UAdd copyright information to new photographs as they are taken. Copyright information is included in the shooting data shown in the photo informat

12X1 Functions as a pitch indicator when camera is rotated to take pictures in “tall” (portrait) orientation.2 Functions as a roll indicator when came

354UThe software needed to create IPTC presets and save them to a memory card can be downloaded using the supplied ViewNX 2 installer CD (Internet con

355UD IPTC InformationIPTC is a standard established by the International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) with the intent of clarifying and si

356USelect 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 ins

357USettings saved using the D4 can be restored by selecting Load settings. Note that Save/load settings is only available when a memory card is inser

358UDisplay roll and pitch information based on information from the camera tilt sensor. If the camera is tilted neither left nor right, the roll refe

359UFine-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 requir

360UView the current camera firmware version.D AF TuningThe camera may be unable to focus at minimum range or at infinity when AF tuning is applied.D

361UN The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched CopiesTo display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab.The options in the retouch m

362UCreating 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

363U4 Create a retouched copy.Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a & icon.A Creating Retouched Copies During Pl

13XThe Information DisplayShooting information, including shutter speed, aperture, frame count, number of exposures remaining, and AF-area mode, is di

364UD-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs.Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effec

365UThis option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash and is available only with photographs taken using a flash. The photograph selected f

366UCreate a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped co

367UCopy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome).Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the select

368UUse the multi selector to create a copy with modified color balance as shown below. The effect is displayed in the monitor together with red, gree

369UImage overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, whi

370U2 Select the first image.Use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. To view the highlighted photograph full frame, p

371U5 Preview the overlay.Press 4 or 2 to place the cursor in the Preview column and press 1 or 3 to highlight Overlay. Press J to preview the overlay

372UCreate JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs.1 Select NEF (RAW) processing.Highlight NEF (RAW) processing and press 2 to display a picture selectio

373U3 Adjust NEF (RAW) processing settings.Adjust the settings listed below. Note that white balance and vignette control are not available with multi

iiFind what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.Q&A IndexTaking Photographs0Shooting and Framing OptionsIs there a quick and

14X9Position of current frame in bracketing sequence ...150, 151ADL bracketing amount ...15010“K” (appears when memory remains

374UCreate small copies of selected photographs.1 Select Resize.To resize selected images, press G to display the menus and select Resize in the retou

375U3 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.

376U5 Save the resized copies.A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight Ye s and press J to save the resized copies.Create a straightened co

377UCreate copies with reduced peripheral distortion. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments us

378UCreate copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that

379U2 Select Side-by-side comparison.Highlight Side-by-side comparison and press J.3 Compare the copy with the original.The source image is displayed

380UO My Menu/m Recent SettingsTo display My Menu, press G and select the O (My Menu) tab.The My Menu option can be used to create and edit a customiz

381U❚❚ Adding Options to My Menu1 Select Add items.In My Menu (O), highlight Add items and press 2.2 Select a menu.Highlight the name of the menu cont

382U❚❚ 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

383U❚❚ 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

15XThe Information Display (Continued)323331363735344346442242 41 40 39 3823 24 2625302927 284522Release mode indicator...111Continuous

384URecent SettingsTo display the twenty most recently used settings, select m Recent settings for O My Menu > Choose tab.1 Select Choose tab.In My

n385nTechnical NotesRead this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message i

386n4 The camera’s exposure metering and flash control systems do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when an aperture other t

387nA Recognizing CPU and Type G and D LensesCPU lenses (particularly types G and D) are recommended, but note that IX-NIKKOR lenses can not be used.

388nA Lens f-numberThe f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens.A Compatible Non-CPU LensesWhen using non-CPU lenses and acces

389nA Calculating Angle of ViewThe D4 can be used with Nikon lenses for 35 mm (135) format cameras. If Auto DX crop is on (0 85) and a 35 mm format le

390nA 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×

391nOther AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D4.Power sources• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL18 (0

392nViewfinder eyepiece accessories• Rubber Eyecup DK-19: The DK-19 makes the image in the viewfinder easier to see, preventing eye fatigue.• Diopter-

393nFilters• Filters intended for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder.• The D4 can not be used with

16X❚❚ Changing Settings in the Information DisplayTo change settings for the items listed below, press the R button in the information display. Highli

394nBody capsBody Cap BF-1B/Body Cap BF-1A: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free of dust when a lens is not in p

395nRemote terminal accessories• GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 (0 231): This 35 cm (1 ft 2 in.) cable connects the camera to older GARMIN eTrex- and geko-se

396nAttaching a Power Connector and AC AdapterTurn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter.1 Remove the battery-cha

397n4 Latch the power connector.Rotate the latch to the closed position (q) and fold it down as shown (w). To prevent the power connector being dislod

398nCaring for the CameraStorageWhen the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the

399nThe Low-Pass FilterThe image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect th

400n3 Select Clean now.Highlight Clean now and press J.The camera will check the image sensor and then begin cleaning. This process takes about 7 seco

401n1 Select Clean at startup/shutdown.Display the Clean image sensor menu as described in Step 2 on the previous page. Highlight Clean at startup/shu

402n❚❚ Manual CleaningIf foreign matter can not be removed from the low-pass filter using the Clean image sensor (0 399) option in the setup menu, the

403n4 Press J.The message shown at right will be displayed in the monitor and a row of dashes will appear in the top control panel and viewfinder. To

17XThe BS-2 Accessory Shoe CoverThe supplied BS-2 accessory shoe cover can be used to protect the accessory shoe or to prevent light reflected from th

404n7 Clean the filter.Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blower. Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the filter. Dir

405nD Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass FilterNikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the low-pass

406nReplacing the Clock BatteryThe camera clock is powered by a CR1616 lithium battery with a life of about two years. If the B icon is displayed in t

407n5 Close the clock battery chamber.Slide the clock battery chamber cover towards the back of the main battery chamber until it clicks into place.6

408nCaring for the Camera and Battery: CautionsDo not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.Keep dry: This prod

409nCleaning: 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 cam

410nTurn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source: Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or

411n• Turning the camera on or off repeatedly when the battery is fully discharged will shorten battery life. Batteries that have been fully discharge

412nDefaultsThe default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below. For information on two-button reset, see page 207.❚❚ Playback M

413nColor space (0 299) sRGBActive D-Lighting (0 184) OffHDR (high dynamic range) (0 186)HDR mode (0 187) OffExposure differential (0 188) AutoSmoothi

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414n❚❚ Custom Settings Menu Defaults*Option Defaulta1 AF-C priority selection (0 307) Releasea2 AF-S priority selection (0 308) Focusa3 Focus tracking

415nc4 Monitor off delay (0 317)Playback 10 sMenus 20 sInformation display 10 sImage review 4 sLive view 10 mind1 Beep (0 318)Volume OffPitch High

416nf2 Multi selector (0 328) Do nothingf3 Assign Fn button (0 328)Press (0 329) NonePress + command dials (0 332) Choose image areaf4 Assign preview

417n❚❚ Setup Menu Defaultsg2 Assign preview button (0 341)Press Index markingg3 Assign sub-selector center (0 342)Press AE/AF lockg4 Assign shutter bu

418nExposure ProgramThe exposure program for programmed auto (0 126) is shown in the following graph:The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with I

419nTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon repre

420n❚❚ ShootingCamera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders.Shutter-release disabled: • Memory card is full (0 33, 41).• Release locked is se

421nFlicker or banding appear during live view or movie recording: Choose an option for Flicker reduction that matches the frequency of the local AC p

422n❚❚ PlaybackNEF (RAW) image is not played back: Photo was taken at image quality of NEF + JPEG (0 91).Can not view pictures recorded with other cam

423n❚❚ MiscellaneousImage Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 does not have desired effect: Image sensor cleaning changes the position of dust on the low-

s19sTutorialMost shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button.Camera MenusG butt

424nError MessagesThis section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder, top control panel, and monitor.IndicatorProblem

425nFNo lens attached, or non-CPU lens attached without specifying maximum aperture. Aperture shown in stops from maximum aperture.Aperture value will

426n—c(flashes)If indicator flashes for 3s after flash fires, photo may be underexposed.Check photo in monitor; if underexposed, adjust settings and t

427nIndicatorProblem Solution 0MonitorControl panelNo memory card. SCamera cannot detect memory card.Turn camera off and confirm that card is correctl

428nUnable to start live view. Please wait.—The internal temperature of the camera is high.Wait for the internal circuits to cool before resuming live

429nCheck paper. —Paper in printer is not of selected size.Insert paper of correct size and select Continue.272*Paper jam. —Paper is jammed in printer

430nSpecifications❚❚ Nikon D4 Digital CameraTypeType Single-lens reflex digital cameraLens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)Effec

431nFile format • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed•TIFF (RGB)• JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (appro

432nReflex mirror Quick returnDepth-of-field preview When Pv button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (g and h modes

433nExposureMetering TTL exposure metering using RGB sensor with approximately 91K (91,000) pixelsMetering method • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering I

20sUsing Camera Menus❚❚ Menu ControlsThe multi selector and J button are used to navigate the menus.❚❚ Navigating the MenusFollow the steps below to n

434nFocusAutofocus Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, and 51 focus points (including 15 cr

435nNikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 as a master flash, and SB-600 or S

436nFile format MOVVideo compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video CodingAudio recording format Linear PCMAudio recording device Built-in monaural or ex

437n• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F).• Nikon

438nMH-26 battery chargerRated input AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 HzCharging output DC 12.6 V/1.2 AApplicable batteries Nikon EN-EL18 rechargeable Li-ion ba

439nA 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 e

440nCalibrating BatteriesThe MH-26 battery charger is equipped with a battery calibration feature. Calibrate the battery as required to ensure the acc

441nA Battery WarningIf the chamber and calibration lamps flash on and off in sequence when no battery is inserted, there is a problem with the charge

442nApproved Memory CardsThe camera accepts the XQD and CompactFlash memory cards listed in the following sections. Other cards have not been tested.

443n❚❚ CompactFlash Memory CardsThe following Type I CompactFlash memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. Type II cards and

21s3 Select a menu.Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.4 Position the cursor in the selected menu.Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected m

444nMemory Card CapacityThe following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a Sony H-series QD-H32 XQD card at differen

445n❚❚ 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 ima

446n1 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.

447nBattery LifeThe number of shots that can be taken with a fully-charged EN-EL18 battery (2,000 mAh) varies with the condition of the battery, tempe

448nThe following can reduce battery life:•Using the monitor• Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway• Repeated autofocus operations• Takin

449nIndexSymbolse (Programmed auto)... 126f (Shutter-priority auto) ... 127g (Aperture-priority auto)...

450nBBacklight... 10, 322Battery... 23–27, 40, 351, 438, 440Battery info...

451nExif... 299, 439Exp./flash comp. step value... 313Exposure... 123, 1

452nHistogram ... 241, 242, 327IImage area... 29, 71, 85, 88, 93Image comment...

453nNNEF (RAW)... 90, 91, 92, 298, 372NEF (RAW) bit depth ... 92NEF (RAW) processing... 37

22s8 Select the highlighted item.Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button.Note the following poi

454nShooting data... 243Shooting menu... 293Shooting menu bank...

455nXXQD card ... 33, 95, 442XQD card slot... 95a

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23sFirst StepsCharge the BatteryThe D4 is powered by an EN-EL18 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery

iiiRetouching Photographs0How do I create retouched copies of photos? 361How do I make JPEG copies of RAW (NEF) photos? 372Can I trim movie footage on

24s4 Charge the battery.Insert the battery (terminals first), aligning the end of the battery with the guide and then sliding the battery in the direc

25sInsert the Battery1 Turn the camera off.2 Remove the battery-chamber cover.Lift the battery-chamber cover latch, turn it to the open (A) position (

26s4 Insert the battery.Insert the battery as shown at right.5 Latch the cover.To prevent the battery from becoming dislodged during operation, rotate

27sD The Battery and ChargerRead and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xiii–xv and 408–411 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient t

28sAttach a LensCare should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for ill

29s3 Attach the lens.Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera’s bayo

30sBasic SetupThe language option in the setup menu is automatically highlighted the first time menus are displayed. Choose a language and set the tim

31s4 Select Time zone and date.Select Time zone and date and press 2.5 Set time zone.Select Time zone and press 2. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the local

32s8 Set date format.Select Date format and press 2. Press 1 or 3 to choose the order in which the year, month, and day will be displayed and press J.

33sInsert a Memory CardPictures are stored on memory cards (available separately; 0 442). The camera is equipped with two card slots, one for XQD and

ivQ&A Index ...iiFor Your Safety ...

34s3 Insert the memory card.XQD memory cards: Holding the card with the rear label toward the monitor, slide it into the XQD card slot until it clicks

35sA Memory Card IconsThe memory cards currently inserted in the camera are indicated as shown (the example at right shows the icons displayed when bo

36sFormat the Memory CardMemory cards must be formatted before first use or after being used or formatted in other devices.1 Turn the camera on.2 Pres

37s3 Press the I (Q) and O (Q) buttons again.Press the I (Q) and O (Q) buttons together a second time while C is flashing to format the memory card. D

38sAdjust Viewfinder FocusThe camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. Check that the display in th

39s4 Replace the diopter adjustment control.Push the diopter adjustment control back in (e).A Adjusting Viewfinder FocusIf you are unable to focus the

40sBasic Photography and PlaybackTurn the Camera OnBefore taking photographs, turn the camera on and check the battery level and number of exposures r

41s3 Check the number of exposures remaining.The top control panel shows the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings (values over

42sReady the CameraWhen framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left.

43sFocus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release button halfway (0 44).At default settings, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus poin

vFocus and Shoot... 43Viewing Photographs...

44s3 Shoot.Smoothly press the shutter-release-button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. While the photograph i

45sA The Standby TimerThe shutter speed and aperture displays in the top control panel and viewfinder will turn off if no operations are performed for

46sViewing Photographs1 Press the K button.A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. The memory card containing the picture currently displayed i

47sDeleting Unwanted PhotographsUnwanted photographs can be deleted by pressing the O (Q) button. Note that photographs can not be recovered once dele

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x49xLive View PhotographyFollow the steps below to take photographs in live view.1 Rotate the live view selector to C (live view photography).2 Press

50x4 Focus.Press the shutter-release button halfway or press the B button to focus.The focus point will flash green while the camera focuses. If the c

51x5 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 mode.Press the a

52xFocusing in Live ViewTo focus using autofocus, rotate the focus-mode selector to AF and follow the steps below to choose autofocus and AF-area mode

53x❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area ModeThe following AF-area modes can be selected in live view:Mode Description!Face-priority AF: Use for portraits. The camer

viFocus 97Autofocus ... 97Autofocus Mode ...

54xTo 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.AF-mode butt

55xThe Live View Display: Live View PhotographyItem Description 0qTime remainingThe amount of time remaining before live view ends automatically. Disp

56x❚❚ Adjusting Monitor HueIf flash lighting is used with Flash or Preset manual white balance (0 153), the colors in the monitor may differ from thos

57x❚❚ Adjusting Monitor BrightnessMonitor brightness can be adjusted as described below. Note that brightness adjustment is not available during expos

58xThe Information Display: Live View PhotographyTo hide or display indicators in the monitor during live view photography, press the R button.Virtual

59xManual FocusTo focus in manual focus mode (0 108), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus.To magnify the view in the monitor up t

60xLive View Shutter Release OptionsThe following options can be displayed by pressing G and selecting Live view photography in the shooting menu:Mode

61xExposure preview is not available, matrix metering is selected automatically, and the following settings can be adjusted.Aperture Shutter speed ISO

62xD Shooting in Live View ModeTo prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with exposure, close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter (0 1

y63yMovie 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

viiWhite Balance 153White Balance Options ...153Fine-Tuning White Balance...

64y4 Choose an AF-area mode (0 53).5 Focus.Frame the opening shot and focus as described in Steps 3 and 4 on pages 49–50 (for more information on focu

65y6 Start recording.Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Expo

66y7 End recording.Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached, or the m

67y8 Exit live view mode.Press the a button to exit live view mode.IndicesIf Index marking is selected for Custom Setting g2 (Assign preview button; 0

68yThe Live View Display: Movie Live ViewItem Description 0q“No movie” icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded. —wHeadphone volume Volume of au

69y❚❚ Adjusting Settings in the Live View DisplayMicrophone sensitivity, headphone volume, and monitor brightness can be adjusted as described below.

70yThe Information Display: Movie Live ViewTo hide or display indicators in the monitor during movie live view, press the R button.Virtual horizon (0

71yImage AreaRegardless of the option selected for Image area in the shooting menu (0 88), all movies and photographs recorded in movie live view have

72yA Movie Live View PhotographsThe following table shows the size of photographs (aspect ratio 16 : 9) taken in movie live view at frame sizes other

73yD Recording MoviesFlicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium