Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Menu Guide This manual details menu options and provides information on accessories and connecting the camera to other devices.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Menu Guide Defaults ..................9 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images......19 Delete ..................... 20 Playback Folder................20 Hide Image ................... 21 Playback Display Options............22 Copy Image(s)................23 Image Review ................27 After Delete .................. 27 After Burst, Show................
Page 3 White Balance ................50 Set Picture Control ..............52 Manage Picture Control ............53 Color Space.................. 56 Active D-Lighting............... 56 Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction)........57 High ISO NR ................. 57 Vignette Control ................ 58 Auto Distortion Control............59 Flicker Reduction ...............
Page 4 Flicker Reduction................ 87 Microphone Sensitivity ............88 Attenuator ..................88 Frequency Response..............89 Wind Noise Reduction.............. 89 Electronic VR ................89 Time-Lapse Movie..............90 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings....99 Custom Settings Bank ............103 a: Autofocus..................105 a1: AF-C Priority Selection............ 105 a2: AF-S Priority Selection ............
Page 5 c: Timers/AE Lock ................118 c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L......... 118 c2: Standby Timer..............118 c3: Self-Timer................119 c4: Monitor off Delay .............. 119 d: Shooting/Display..............120 d1: CL Mode Shooting Speed..........120 d2: Max. Continuous Release ..........120 d3: ISO Display................120 d4: Sync.
Page 6 f5: Multi Selector..............147 f6: Release Button to Use Dial..........147 f7: Reverse Indicators............. 148 f8: Live View Button Options..........148 f9: D Switch................148 f10: Assign MB-D18 Buttons..........149 g: Movie.................... 152 g1: Custom Control Assignment ........152 g2: Highlight Brightness............156 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup........
Page 7 Airplane Mode ................181 Connect to Smart Device............182 Send to Smart Device (Auto) ..........183 Wi-Fi....................183 Bluetooth..................184 Network..................184 Eye-Fi Upload ................185 Conformity Marking ............... 186 MB-D18 Battery Type ............. 187 Battery Order................188 Battery Info ................189 Slot Empty Release Lock ............
Page 8 Optional Flash Units Flash Control Options............. 219 Camera-Mounted Flash Units............219 Remote Flash Photography............219 Optical AWL ................221 SB-5000/SB-500 ................221 Radio AWL................. 230 Establishing a Wireless Connection........... 230 Adjusting Flash Settings ..............234 Adding a Shoe-Mounted Flash Unit.......... 240 Flash Compensation ...............
Page 9: Menu Guide
Menu Guide Defaults The default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below. ❚❚ Playback Menu Defaults Option Default Playback folder (0 20) Image review (0 27) After delete (0 27) Show next After burst, show (0 28) Last image in burst Auto image rotation (0 28) Rotate tall (0 29)
Page 10 Option Default Flash control (0 40) Flash control mode Wireless flash options Remote flash control Group flash Image area (0 45) Choose image area FX (36×24) Auto DX crop Viewfinder mask display Image quality (0 46) JPEG normal Image size (0 47) JPEG/TIFF Large NEF (RAW)
Page 11 Option Default Auto distortion control (0 59) Flicker reduction (0 60) Flicker reduction setting Disable Flicker reduction indicator Auto bracketing set (0 61) AE & flash bracketing Multiple exposure (0 62) Multiple exposure mode Number of shots Overlay mode Average Keep all exposures HDR (high dynamic range) (0 69) HDR mode...
Page 12 ❚❚ Movie Shooting Menu Defaults Option Default File naming (0 83) Destination (0 83) XQD card slot Image area (0 83) Choose image area Auto DX crop Frame size/frame rate (0 84) 1920×1080; 60p Movie quality (0 85) High quality Movie file type (0 85) ISO sensitivity settings (0 85) Maximum sensitivity...
Page 13 Option Default Time-lapse movie (0 90) Interval Shooting time 25 minutes Exposure smoothing Silent photography Image area Choose image area Auto DX crop Frame size/frame rate 1920×1080; 60p Interval priority ❚❚ Custom Settings Menu Defaults Option Default a1 AF-C priority selection (0 105) Release a2 AF-S priority selection (0 106) Focus...
Page 14 Option Default b1 ISO sensitivity step value (0 115) 1/3 step b2 EV steps for exposure cntrl (0 115) 1/3 step b3 Exp./flash comp. step value (0 115) 1/3 step b4 Easy exposure compensation (0 116) b5 Matrix metering (0 117) Face detection on ø...
Page 15 Option Default d6 Electronic front-curtain shutter (0 121) Disable d7 File number sequence (0 122) d8 Peaking highlight color (0 123) d9 Viewfinder grid display (0 123) d10 LCD illumination (0 124) d11 Live view in continuous mode (0 125) d12 Optical VR (0 125) e1 Flash sync speed (0 126) 1/250 s...
Page 16 Option Default f2 Multi selector center button (0 142) Shooting mode Select center focus point Playback mode Zoom on/off Zoom on/off Low magnification (50%) Live view Select center focus point f3 Shutter spd & aperture lock (0 144) Shutter speed lock Aperture lock f4 Customize command dials (0 144) Exposure compensation: U...
Page 17 Option Default g1 Custom control assignment (0 152) Preview button Index marking Preview button + y None Fn1 button Index marking Fn1 button + y None Fn2 button None Sub-selector center AE/AF lock Sub-selector center + y None Shutter-release button Take photos g2 Highlight brightness (0 156) ❚❚...
Page 18 Option Default Touch controls (0 178) Enable/disable touch controls Enable Left V Right Full-frame playback flicks HDMI (0 178) Output resolution Auto External recording control Advanced Output range Auto Output display size 100% Live view on-screen display Dual monitor Location data (0 179) Download from smart device External GPS device options Standby timer...
Page 19: D The Playback Menu: Managing Images
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the K (playback menu) tab. G button Option Option Delete After delete Playback folder After burst, show Hide image Auto image rotation Playback display options Rotate tall Copy image(s) Slide show...
Page 20: Delete
G button ➜ D playback menu Choose a folder for playback. Option Description Pictures in all folders created with the D850 will be visible during playback. Folders can be renamed using the (Folder name) Storage folder > Rename option in the photo shooting menu.
Page 21: Hide Image
Hide Image G button ➜ D playback menu Hide or reveal selected pictures as described below. Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide image menu and can only be deleted by formatting the memory card. Protected and Hidden Images Revealing a protected image will also remove protection from the image.
Page 22: Playback Display Options
Press J. Press J to complete the operation. J button Playback Display Options G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the information available in the playback photo information display. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option, then press 2 to select the option for the photo information display. A L appears next to selected items;...
Page 23: Copy Image(S)
Copy Image(s) G button ➜ D playback menu Copy pictures from one memory card to another. This option is only available when two memory cards are inserted in the camera. Option Description Choose card from which pictures will be copied. Select source Select pictures to be copied.
Page 24 Choose Select image(s). Highlight Select image(s) and press Select the source folder. Highlight the folder containing the images to be copied and press 2. Make the initial selection. Before going on to select or deselect individual images, you can mark all or all protected images in the folder for copying by choosing Select all images or Select protected images.
Page 25 Choose Select destination folder. Highlight Select destination folder and press 2. Select a destination folder. To enter a folder number, choose Select folder by number, enter the number (0 36), and press J. If the folder with the selected number does not already exist, a new folder will be created.
Page 26 Copying Images Images will not be copied if there is insufficient space on the destination card. Be sure the battery is fully charged before copying movies. If the destination folder contains an image with the same name as one of the images to be copied, a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Page 27: Image Review
Image Review G button ➜ D playback menu Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting. If Off is selected, pictures can only be displayed by pressing the K button. After Delete G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the picture displayed after an image is deleted.
Page 28: After Burst, Show
After Burst, Show G button ➜ D playback menu Choose whether the photo displayed immediately after a burst of shots is taken in continuous release mode is the first or last shot in the burst. This option takes effect only when Image review (0 27) is off.
Page 29: Rotate Tall
Rotate Tall G button ➜ D playback menu If On is selected, “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures taken with On selected for Auto image rotation will be automatically rotated for display in the monitor. Pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation will be displayed in “wide” (landscape orientation).
Page 30 To start the slide show, highlight Start and press J. The following operations can be performed while the slide show is in progress: Description Press 4 to return to previous frame, 2 to skip to Skip back/skip ahead next frame. Press 1 or 3 to change or hide photo info View additional photo displayed (still images only).
Page 31: Select To Send To Smart Device
Select to Send to Smart Device G button ➜ D playback menu Select photos for upload to the smart device. Movies cannot be selected for upload; photos are uploaded at a size of 2 megapixels. Option Description Select image(s) Mark pictures for upload to the smart device. Remove the upload markings from all pictures.
Page 32: C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To display the photo shooting menu, press G and select the C (photo shooting menu) tab. G button Option Option Photo shooting menu bank Manage Picture Control Extended photo menu banks Color space Storage folder Active D-Lighting File naming...
Page 33: Photo Shooting Menu Bank
Photo Shooting Menu Bank G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Photo shooting menu options are stored in one of four banks. With the exceptions of Extended photo menu banks, Multiple exposure, Interval timer shooting, and Focus shift shooting, changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination of frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings.
Page 34: Photo Shooting Menu Defaults
❚❚ Restoring Default Settings To restore default settings, highlight a bank in the Photo shooting menu bank menu and press O (Q). A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J to restore default settings for the selected bank. Default settings O (Q) button are listed in “Photo Shooting Menu Defaults”...
Page 35: Extended Photo Menu Banks
Extended Photo Menu Banks G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Select On to include exposure and flash modes, shutter speed (modes S and M only), and aperture (modes A and M only) in the information recorded in each of the four photo shooting menu banks, to be recalled whenever the bank is selected.
Page 36 ❚❚ Select Folder by Number To select folders by number or create a new folder with the current folder name and a new folder number: Choose Select folder by number. Highlight Select folder by number and press 2. A dialog will be displayed, with the current primary slot underlined.
Page 37 ❚❚ Select Folder from List To choose from a list of existing folders: Choose Select folder from list. Highlight Select folder from list and press 2. Highlight a folder. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder. Select the highlighted folder. Press J to select the highlighted folder and return to the main menu.
Page 38: File Naming
File Naming G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Photographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space (0 56), “_DSC”, followed by a four-digit number and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSC_0001.JPG”).
Page 39: Primary Slot Selection
Extensions The following extensions are used: “.NEF” for NEF (RAW) images, “.TIF” for TIFF (RGB) images, “.JPG” for JPEG images, “.MOV” for MOV movies, “.MP4” for MP4 movies, and “.NDF” for dust off reference data. In each pair of photographs recorded at image-quality settings of NEF (RAW)+JPEG, the NEF and JPEG images have the same file names but different extensions.
Page 40: Flash Control
Flash Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose the flash control mode for optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe and adjust settings for off-camera flash photography. For information on remote flash photography using multiple flash units, see “Optional Flash Units”...
Page 41 • TTL: i-TTL mode. In the cases of the SB-500, SB-400, and SB-300, flash compensation can be adjusted using the W (M) button. • Auto external flash: In this mode, output is adjusted automatically according to the amount of light reflected by the subject; flash compensation is also available.
Page 42 The WR-R10 A WR-A10 adapter is required when using the WR-R10. Be sure to update the WR-R10 firmware to the latest version (version 3.0 or later); for information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area. 42 Menu Guide...
Page 43 ❚❚ Remote Flash Control Choose from the following remote flash photography options. Option Description Choose a separate flash control mode and flash level for each group of remote flash units. If Optical AWL or Group flash Optical/radio AWL is selected for Wireless flash options (0 42), you can choose the channel used by the master flash to communicate with the remote flash units.
Page 44 ❚❚ Radio Remote Flash Info View the flash units currently controlled using radio AWL. 44 Menu Guide...
Page 45: Image Area
Image Area G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose the image area and enable or disable the viewfinder mask display. ❚❚ Choose Image Area The camera offers a choice of the following image areas: Option Description Images are recorded in FX format with an angle of FX (36×24) view equivalent to a NIKKOR lens on a 35 mm format camera.
Page 46: Image Quality
Image Quality G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality). Option File type Description RAW data from the image sensor are saved without additional processing. Settings such as NEF (RAW) white balance and contrast can be adjusted after shooting.
Page 47: Image Size
JPEG Compression Image quality options with a star (“★”) use compression intended to ensure maximum quality; the size of the files varies with the scene. Options without a star use a type of compression designed to produce smaller files; files tend to be roughly the same size regardless of the scene recorded.
Page 48: Nef (Raw) Recording
NEF (RAW) Recording G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose a compression type and bit depth for NEF (RAW) photographs. ❚❚ NEF (RAW) Compression Option Description NEF images are compressed using a reversible Lossless algorithm, reducing file size by about 20–40% with compressed no effect on image quality.
Page 49: Iso Sensitivity Settings
ISO Sensitivity Settings G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Adjust ISO sensitivity settings for photographs. Option Description Adjust ISO sensitivity. Select from values between ISO 64 and 25600. Settings of from about 0.3 to 1 EV ISO sensitivity below ISO 64 and 0.3 to 2 EV above ISO 25600 are also available for special situations.
Page 50: White Balance
White Balance G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Match white balance to the light source. Option Description Auto White balance is adjusted automatically. Keep white (reduce warm For best results, use type G, E or D lens. If colors) optional flash fires, results are adjusted Normal appropriately.
Page 51 Option Description Use in daylight with subjects in the Shade shade. Choose color temperature from list of Choose color temp. values. Use subject, light source, or existing Preset manual photograph as reference for white balance. Menu Guide...
Page 52: Set Picture Control
Set Picture Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Choose how new photos will be processed. Select according to the type of scene or your creative intent. Option Description The camera automatically adjusts hues and tones based on the Standard Picture Control. The complexions of portrait subjects will appear softer, Auto and such elements as the foliage and sky in...
Page 53: Manage Picture Control
Manage Picture Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Create custom Picture Controls. Option Description Create a new custom Picture Control based on an existing Save/edit preset or custom Picture Control, or edit existing custom Picture Controls (0 54). Rename Rename a selected Picture Control.
Page 54 ❚❚ Creating Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. Select Save/edit. Highlight Save/edit and press 2. Select a Picture Control. Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2, or press J to proceed to Step 4 to save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification.
Page 55 Name the Picture Control. A text-entry dialog will be displayed. By default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control; to choose a different name, rename the Picture Control as described in “Text Entry”...
Page 56: Color Space
Color Space G button ➜ C photo shooting menu The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. sRGB is recommended for general-purpose printing and display, Adobe RGB, with its broader gamut of colors, for professional publication and commercial printing. Adobe RGB For accurate color reproduction, Adobe RGB images require applications, displays, and printers that support color management.
Page 57: Long Exposure Nr (Long Exposure Noise Reduction)
Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) G button ➜ C photo shooting menu If On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s will be processed to reduce noise (bright spots or fog). The time required for processing roughly doubles;...
Page 58: Vignette Control
Vignette Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu “Vignetting” is a drop in brightness at the edges of a photograph. Vignette control reduces vignetting for type G, E, and D lenses (PC lenses excluded). Its effects vary from lens to lens and are most noticeable at maximum aperture.
Page 59: Auto Distortion Control
Auto Distortion Control G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wide- angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with long lenses (note that the edges of the area visible in the viewfinder may be cropped out of the final photograph, and that the time needed to process photographs before recording begins may increase).
Page 60: Flicker Reduction
Flicker Reduction G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Reduce banding or (in photographs taken in continuous release modes) uneven exposure or coloration caused by the flicker of such light sources as fluorescent or mercury-vapor lamps during viewfinder photography. Option Description When Enable is selected, the camera will time photographs to reduce the effects of flicker.
Page 61: Auto Bracketing Set
Flicker Reduction in the Photo Shooting Menu Take a test shot and view the results before taking additional photographs. Flicker reduction can detect flicker at 100 and 120 Hz (associated respectively with AC power supplies of 50 and 60 Hz). Flicker may not be detected or the desired results may not be achieved with dark backgrounds, bright light sources, or decorative lighting displays and other non-standard lighting.
Page 62: Multiple Exposure
Multiple Exposure G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Record two to ten NEF (RAW) exposures as a single photograph. Option Description • 0 On (series): Take a series of multiple exposures. Select Off to resume normal shooting. Multiple • On (single photo): Take one multiple exposure. exposure mode •...
Page 63 ❚❚ Creating a Multiple Exposure Multiple exposures cannot be recorded in live view. Exit live view before proceeding. Extended Recording Times If the monitor turns off during playback or menu operations and no operations are performed for about 30 s, shooting will end and a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point.
Page 64 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 single photograph and press J. The BKT Button If Multiple exposure is selected for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment) >...
Page 65 Choose the overlay mode. Highlight Overlay mode and press 2, then press 1 or 3 to choose the desired mode and press J to select. Choose whether to keep individual exposures. To choose whether to keep or delete the individual shots that make up the multiple exposure, highlight Keep all exposures and press 2, then press 1 or 3 to choose the desired option and...
Page 66 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. In continuous release modes, the camera records all exposures in a single burst. If On (series) is selected, the camera will continue to record multiple exposures while the shutter-release button is pressed; if On (single photo) is selected, multiple exposure shooting will end after the first photograph.
Page 67 ❚❚ Using the i Button The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the K button during a multiple exposure and then pressing the i button. Use the touch screen or navigate the menu using the multi selector, pressing 1 or 3 to highlight items and pressing J to select.
Page 68 ❚❚ Ending Multiple Exposures To end a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, select Off for multiple exposure mode or press the K button followed by the i button and select either Save and exit or Discard and exit. If shooting ends or you select Save and exit before the specified number of exposures have been taken, a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have...
Page 69: Hdr (High Dynamic Range)
Interval Timer Photography If interval timer photography is activated before the first exposure is taken, the camera will record exposures at the selected interval until the number of exposures specified in the multiple exposure menu have been taken (the number of shots listed in the interval timer shooting menu is ignored).
Page 70: Interval Timer Shooting
Interval Timer Shooting G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Take photographs at the selected interval until the specified number of shots has been recorded. Select a release mode other than self-timer (E) when using the interval timer. Option Description Start interval timer shooting, either after 3 s (Now selected for Choose start day/time) or at a selected date and time (Choose day/time).
Page 71 Option Description Choose whether the camera gives priority to exposure time or interval timing in exposure modes P and A. Select On to ensure photos are taken at the chosen interval, Off to ensure that photos are correctly exposed. If On is selected, be sure the Minimum shutter speed chosen for ISO sensitivity settings Interval priority (0 49) >...
Page 72 ❚❚ Interval Timer Photography Before Shooting Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. Once settings have been adjusted to your satisfaction, close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter to prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with photographs and exposure.
Page 73 Adjust interval timer settings. Choose a start day and time, interval, number of shots per interval, and exposure smoothing, silent photography, interval priority, and starting folder options. • To choose a start day and time: Highlight Choose start day/ Highlight an option and time and press 2.
Page 74 • To choose the number of shots per interval: Highlight Intervals×shots/ Choose the number of intervals interval and press 2. and the number of shots per interval and press J. In S (single frame) mode, the photographs for each interval will be taken at the rate chosen for Custom Setting d1 (CL mode shooting speed;...
Page 75 • To choose an interval priority option: Highlight Interval priority and Highlight an option and press 2. press J. If On is selected, interval timer photography will end if the camera cannot focus or the shutter release is otherwise disabled. •...
Page 76 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. The first series of shots will be taken at the specified starting time, or after about 3 s if Now was selected for Choose start day/time in Step 2. Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken.
Page 77 ❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer Photography Interval timer photography can be paused between intervals by pressing J or selecting Pause in the interval timer menu. ❚❚ Resuming Interval Timer Shooting To resume shooting immediately, select Restart. Highlight Restart and press J. To resume shooting at a specified time: For Choose start day/ Choose a starting date...
Page 78 ❚❚ No Photograph Photographs will not be taken at the selected interval if the current interval ends before the photograph or photographs for the previous interval have been taken, the memory card is full, or AF-S is selected and the camera is unable to focus (note that the camera focuses before each shot).
Page 79 Interval Timer Photography Choose an interval longer than the time needed to take the selected number of shots and, if you are using a flash, the time needed for the flash to charge. If the interval is too short, the number of photos taken may be less than the total listed in Step 2 (the number of intervals multiplied by the number of shots per interval) or the flash may fire at less than the power needed for full exposure.
Page 80: Focus Shift Shooting
Focus Shift Shooting G button ➜ C photo shooting menu During focus shift, the camera automatically varies focus over a series of photographs. This feature can be used to take photos that will later be combined using focus stacking. Before using focus shift, rotate the focus mode selector to AF and choose a release mode other than E.
Page 81: Silent Live View Photography
Silent Live View Photography G button ➜ C photo shooting menu Eliminate shutter sounds during live view photography. Option Description Reduce vibrations caused by the shutter when shooting landscapes and other static subjects. Use of a tripod is recommended. The maximum frame rate for release mode C is approximately 6 fps.
Page 82: The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options To display the movie shooting menu, press G and select the 1 (movie shooting menu) tab. G button Option Option Reset movie shooting menu Manage Picture Control File naming Active D-Lighting Destination High ISO NR Image area Flicker reduction...
Page 83: Reset Movie Shooting Menu
Reset Movie Shooting Menu G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Highlight Yes and press J to restore movie shooting menu options to their default values (0 12). File Naming G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose the three-letter prefix used in naming the image files in which movies are stored.
Page 84: Frame Size/Frame Rate
Frame Size/Frame Rate G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose the movie frame size (in pixels) and frame rate. Maximum bit rate (Mbps) Option (★ high quality/Normal) Maximum length 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 3840 ×...
Page 85: Movie Quality
Movie Quality G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose from High quality and Normal. Movie File Type G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose the file format for movies from MOV and MP4. ISO Sensitivity Settings G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Adjust the following ISO sensitivity settings.
Page 86: White Balance
White Balance G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose the white balance for movies (0 50). Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos. Set Picture Control G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose a Picture Control for movies (0 52).
Page 87: High Iso Nr
High ISO NR G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Reduce “noise” (randomly-spaced bright pixels) in movies recorded at high ISO sensitivities (0 57). Flicker Reduction G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Reduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting during live view or movie recording.
Page 88: Microphone Sensitivity
Microphone Sensitivity G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Turn the built-in or external microphones (0 266) on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity. Choose Auto sensitivity to adjust sensitivity automatically, Microphone off to turn sound recording off; to select microphone sensitivity manually, select Manual sensitivity and choose a sensitivity.
Page 89: Frequency Response
Frequency Response G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu If S Wide range is selected, the built-in and external microphones (0 260) will respond to a wide range of frequencies, from music to the bustling hum of a city street. Choose T Vocal range to bring out human voices.
Page 90: Time-Lapse Movie
Time-Lapse Movie G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a silent time-lapse movie. Option Description Start time-lapse recording. Shooting starts after about 3 s Start and continues at the selected interval for the selected shooting time.
Page 91 Option Description Choose whether the camera gives priority to exposure time or interval timing in exposure modes P and A. Select On to ensure frames are taken at the chosen interval, Off to ensure that frames are correctly exposed. If On is selected, be sure the Minimum shutter speed chosen for ISO sensitivity settings (0 49) >...
Page 92 ❚❚ Recording Time-Lapse Movies Before Shooting Before shooting a time-lapse movie, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. Time-lapse movies are shot using the movie crop; to check the composition, press the W (M) button in the Time-lapse movie display (to return to the Time-lapse movie display, press the W/M button again).
Page 93 Adjust time-lapse movie settings. Adjust time-lapse movie settings as described below. • To choose the interval between frames: Highlight Interval and Choose an interval longer than press 2. the slowest anticipated shutter speed (minutes and seconds) and press J. • To choose the total shooting time: Highlight Shooting time and Choose shooting time (up to press 2.
Page 94 • To enable or disable exposure smoothing: Highlight Exposure smoothing Highlight an option and and press 2. press J. • To enable or disable silent photography: Highlight Silent photography Highlight an option and and press 2. press J. If On is selected, the only time the sound of the shutter or mirror will be heard is when the mirror is raised or lowered at the start and end of shooting.
Page 95 • To choose the frame size and rate: Highlight Frame size/ Highlight an option and frame rate and press 2. press J. • To choose an interval priority option: Highlight Interval priority and Highlight an option and press 2. press J. If On is selected, time-lapse recording will end if the camera cannot focus or the shutter release is otherwise disabled.
Page 96 Silent Photography Selecting On for Silent photography disables some camera features, including: • ISO sensitivities of Hi 0.3 through Hi 2 (0 85) • Flash photography (0 219) • Exposure delay mode (0 121) • Long exposure noise reduction (0 57) •...
Page 97 ❚❚ Ending Shooting To end shooting before all the photos are taken, highlight Off in the time-lapse movie menu and press J, or press J between frames. A movie will be created from the frames shot to the point where shooting ended. Note that shooting will end and no movie will be recorded if the power source is removed or disconnected or the destination memory card is ejected.
Page 98 During Shooting During shooting, Q will flash and the time-lapse recording indicator will be displayed in the control panel. The time remaining (in hours and minutes) appears in the shutter-speed display immediately before each frame is recorded. At other times, the time remaining can be viewed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 99: A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. Custom Setting groups Main menu Custom settings bank (0 103) Menu Guide...
Page 100 The following Custom Settings are available: Custom Setting Custom settings bank a Autofocus a1 AF-C priority selection a2 AF-S priority selection a3 Focus tracking with lock-on a4 3D-tracking face-detection a5 3D-tracking watch area a6 Number of focus points a7 Store by orientation a8 AF activation a9 Limit AF-area mode selection a10 Autofocus mode restrictions...
Page 101 Custom Setting c Timers/AE lock c1 Shutter-release button AE-L c2 Standby timer c3 Self-timer c4 Monitor off delay d Shooting/display d1 CL mode shooting speed d2 Max. continuous release d3 ISO display d4 Sync. release mode options d5 Exposure delay mode d6 Electronic front-curtain shutter d7 File number sequence d8 Peaking highlight color...
Page 102 Custom Setting f Controls f1 Custom control assignment f2 Multi selector center button f3 Shutter spd & aperture lock f4 Customize command dials f5 Multi selector f6 Release button to use dial f7 Reverse indicators f8 Live view button options f9 D switch f10 Assign MB-D18 buttons g Movie...
Page 103: Custom Settings Bank
Custom Settings Bank G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Custom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination of frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings.
Page 104 ❚❚ Restoring Default Settings To restore default settings, highlight a bank in the Custom settings bank menu and press O (Q). A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J to restore default settings for the selected bank (0 13). O (Q) button See Also For menu defaults, see “Custom Settings Menu Defaults”...
Page 105: A: Autofocus
a: Autofocus a1: AF-C Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography, this option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority). Option Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release...
Page 106: A2: Af-S Priority Selection
a2: AF-S Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-S is selected for viewfinder photography, this option controls whether photographs can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) or whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority). Option Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release...
Page 107: A3: Focus Tracking With Lock-On
a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls how autofocus adjusts to changes in the distance to the subject when AF-C is selected during viewfinder photography. ❚❚ Blocked Shot AF Response Choose how quickly focus responds when something passes between the subject and the camera.
Page 108: A4: 3D-Tracking Face-Detection
a4: 3D-Tracking Face-Detection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the camera detects and focuses on faces when 3D-tracking is selected for AF-area mode. a5: 3D-Tracking Watch Area G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu In 3D-tracking, the camera tracks subjects that leave the selected focus point and selects new focus points as required while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Page 109: A7: Store By Orientation
a7: Store by Orientation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether separate focus points can be selected for “wide” (landscape) orientation, for “tall” (portrait) orientation with the camera rotated 90° clockwise, and for “tall” orientation with the camera rotated 90° counterclockwise. Select Off to use the same focus point and AF-area mode regardless of camera orientation.
Page 110: A8: Af Activation
Choose Focus point to enable separate focus-point selection, or Focus point and AF-area mode to enable separate selection of both the focus point and the AF-area mode. Camera rotated Landscape (wide) Camera rotated 90°counter-clockwise orientation 90°clockwise a8: AF Activation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the shutter-release button can be used to focus (Shutter/AF-ON) or if focus can only be adjusted using the AF-ON button or other controls to which AF-ON has been assigned...
Page 111: A9: Limit Af-Area Mode Selection
a9: Limit AF-Area Mode Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the AF-area modes that can be selected using the AF-mode button and sub-command dial in viewfinder photography (live view is unaffected). Highlight the desired modes and press 2 to select or deselect.
Page 112: A11: Focus Point Wrap-Around
a11: Focus Point Wrap-Around G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether focus-point selection “wraps around” from one edge of the viewfinder to another. Option Description Focus-point selection “wraps around” from top to bottom, bottom to top, right to left, and left to right, so that, for Wrap example, pressing 2 when a focus point at the right edge...
Page 113: A12: Focus Point Options
a12: Focus Point Options G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose from the following focus point display options. Option Description Choose whether the active focus point is highlighted in red in the viewfinder. • Auto: The selected focus point is automatically highlighted as needed to establish contrast with the background.
Page 114: A13: Manual Focus Ring In Af Mode
a13: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This item is displayed only with lenses that support it. Selecting Enable allows the lens focus ring to be used for manual focus when the camera is in autofocus mode. After pressing the shutter-release button halfway to focus, keep the button pressed halfway and adjust focus using the focus ring.
Page 115: B: Metering/Exposure
b: Metering/Exposure b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select the increments used when making adjustments to ISO sensitivity. If possible, the current ISO sensitivity setting is maintained when the step value is changed. If the current ISO sensitivity setting is not available at the new step value, ISO sensitivity will be rounded to the nearest available setting.
Page 116: B4: Easy Exposure Compensation
b4: Easy Exposure Compensation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation. If On (Auto reset) or On is selected, the 0 at the center of the exposure display will flash even when exposure compensation is set to ±0.
Page 117: B5: Matrix Metering
b5: Matrix Metering G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose U Face detection on to enable face detection when shooting portraits with matrix metering during viewfinder photography. b6: Center-Weighted Area G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the size of the area given the most weight in center- weighted metering.
Page 118: C: Timers/Ae Lock
c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter-release button is pressed. Option Description Pressing the shutter-release button halfway locks On (half press) exposure. Exposure only locks while the shutter-release On (burst mode) button is pressed all the way down.
Page 119: C3: Self-Timer
c3: Self-Timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay, the number of shots taken, and the interval between shots in self-timer mode. • Self-timer delay: Choose the length of the shutter-release delay. •...
Page 120: D: Shooting/Display
d: Shooting/Display d1: CL Mode Shooting Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the maximum frame advance rate in C mode. d2: Max. Continuous Release G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu The 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.
Page 121: D4: Sync. Release Mode Options
d4: Sync. Release Mode Options G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the shutters on the remote cameras are synchronized with the shutter on the master camera when using an optional wireless remote controller in synchronized release mode. d5: Exposure Delay Mode G button ➜...
Page 122: D7: File Number Sequence
d7: File Number Sequence G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When a picture is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera.
Page 123: D8: Peaking Highlight Color
File Number Sequence If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 5000 pictures or a photograph numbered 9999, the shutter-release button will be disabled and no further pictures can be taken (in addition, movie recording may be disabled if the camera calculates that the number of files needed to record a movie of the maximum length would result in the folder containing over 5000 files or a file with a number over 9999).
Page 124: D10: Lcd Illumination
d10: LCD Illumination G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If Off is selected, the control panel and button backlights (illuminators) will only light while the power switch is rotated toward D. If On is selected, the backlights will remain on while the standby timer is active.
Page 125: D11: Live View In Continuous Mode
d11: Live View in Continuous Mode G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether image review is available during burst shooting (release modes C , and Q ) in live view. If Off is selected, not only the monitor but also the monitor backlight will turn off during exposures.
Page 126: E: Bracketing/Flash
e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Sync Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls flash sync speed. Option Description Auto FP high-speed sync is used when a compatible flash unit is attached. If other flash units are used, shutter speed is set to s.
Page 127: E2: Flash Shutter Speed
e2: Flash Shutter Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines the slowest shutter speed available when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye reduction in programmed auto or aperture-priority auto exposure modes (regardless of the setting chosen, shutter speeds can be as slow as 30 s in shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes or at flash settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or red-eye reduction with slow sync).
Page 128: E4: Auto M Iso Sensitivity Control
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected when the camera is used with an optional flash unit that supports the Nikon Creative Lighting system, a modeling flash will be emitted when the camera Pv button is pressed.
Page 129: E6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)
e6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M) G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines which settings are affected when AE & flash bracketing or AE bracketing is selected for the Auto bracketing set option in the photo shooting menu in manual exposure mode.
Page 130: F: Controls
f: Controls f1: Custom Control Assignment G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the functions assigned to camera controls, whether used individually or in combination with the command dials. ❚❚ Press Choose the roles played by the following controls, highlight the desired option and press the center of the multi selector: Pv button Fn1 button...
Page 131 “Press” and “Press + Command Dials” Certain roles cannot be assigned simultaneously to both the “press” and “press + command” functions for some controls. Assigning such a role to “press” when it is already assigned to “press + command dial” sets the “press + command dial”...
Page 132 0 v x V 8 S Option ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — Matrix metering ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — Center-weighted metering ✔ ✔ ✔ Spot metering — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — Highlight-weighted metering ✔ ✔...
Page 133 The following options are available: Option Description Pressing control selects a preset focus point. To choose the point, select it and press the control while pressing the AF-mode button until the focus point flashes. Separate focus points can be selected for “wide” (landscape) orientation and for each of the two “tall”...
Page 134 Option Description Focus and exposure lock while the control is AE/AF lock pressed. Exposure locks while the control is pressed. AE lock only Exposure locks when the control is pressed, and remains locked until the control is pressed a AE lock (Reset on release) second time, the shutter is released, or the standby timer expires.
Page 135 Option Description If a JPEG option is currently selected for image quality, “RAW” will be displayed in the control panel and an NEF (RAW) copy will be recorded with the next picture taken after the control is pressed (the original image quality setting will be restored when you remove your finger from the + NEF (RAW) shutter-release button).
Page 136 Option Description When an optional wireless remote controller is connected, the control can be used to toggle between remote release and master or synchronized release. The options available depend on the setting chosen for Custom Setting d4 (Sync. release mode options): •...
Page 137 Virtual Horizon Pressing a control to which Viewfinder virtual horizon has been assigned displays pitch and roll indicators in the viewfinder. Press the control a second time to clear the indicators from display. Roll Camera tilted right Camera level Camera tilted left Pitch Camera tilted forward Camera level...
Page 138 ❚❚ Press + Command Dials To choose the roles played by the following controls in combination with the command dials, highlight the desired option and press the center of the multi selector: Pv button + y Fn1 button + y Sub-selector center + y BKT button + y Movie record button + y...
Page 139 The functions that can be assigned to these controls are as follows: 1 w 9 n Q Option ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Choose image area — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — Shutter spd & aperture lock ✔ ✔ — — —...
Page 140 Option Description If the control is pressed when the command dials are rotated, changes to shutter speed (exposure 1 step spd/ modes S and M) and aperture (exposure modes A aperture and M) are made in increments of 1 EV, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl, 0 115).
Page 141 ❚❚ Sub-Selector To choose the role assigned to the sub-selector, highlight 7 Sub-selector and press the center of the multi selector. The sub-selector can be used for focus-point selection (x Focus point selection) or to duplicate the role performed by the multi selector (Y Same as multi selector).
Page 142: F2: Multi Selector Center Button
f2: Multi Selector Center Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines the role assigned to the center of the multi selector during viewfinder photography, playback, and live view (regardless of the option selected, pressing the center of the multi selector when a movie is displayed full frame starts movie playback).
Page 143 ❚❚ Playback Mode Option Role assigned to center of multi selector Toggle between full-frame and thumbnail Thumbnail on/off playback. In both full-frame and thumbnail playback, a histogram is displayed while the center of the View histograms multi selector is pressed. Toggle between full-frame or thumbnail playback and playback zoom.
Page 144: F3: Shutter Spd & Aperture Lock
f3: Shutter Spd & Aperture Lock G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Selecting On for Shutter speed lock locks shutter speed at the value currently selected in mode S or M. Selecting On for Aperture lock locks aperture at the value currently selected in mode A or M.
Page 145 Option Description • Exposure setting: If Off is selected, the main command dial controls shutter speed and the sub-command dial controls aperture. If On is selected, the main command dial will control aperture and the sub- command dial shutter speed. If On (Mode A) is selected, Change the main command dial will be used to set aperture in main/sub...
Page 146 Option Description If Off is selected, the multi selector is used to choose the picture displayed during full-frame playback, highlight thumbnails, and navigate menus. If On or On (image review excluded) is selected, the main command dial can be used to choose the picture displayed during full-frame playback, move the cursor left or right during thumbnail playback, and move the menu highlight bar up or down.
Page 147: F5: Multi Selector
f5: Multi Selector G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If Restart standby timer is selected, operating the multi selector when the standby timer expires will activate the meters and start the standby timer. If Do nothing is selected, the timer will not start when the multi selector is pressed.
Page 148: F7: Reverse Indicators
f7: Reverse Indicators G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu (W) is selected, the exposure indicators in the control panel, viewfinder, and information display are displayed with negative values on the left and positive values on the right. Select (V) to display positive values on the left and negative values on the right.
Page 149: F10: Assign Mb-D18 Buttons
f10: Assign MB-D18 Buttons G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option is available when an optional MB-D18 multi-power battery pack is attached. Choose the functions assigned to MB-D18 controls, whether used individually or in combination with the command dials. MB-D18 Fn button MB-D18 AF-ON button MB-D18 multi selector...
Page 150 ❚❚ Fn button+ y Choose the function performed by pressing the Fn button on the battery pack and rotating a command dial. See the “Press + Command Dials” section for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0 138) for more information. Choose image area Photo shooting menu bank Shutter spd &...
Page 151 ❚❚ Multi Selector The multi selector on the battery pack can be used for focus- point selection (x Focus point selection) or to duplicate the role performed by the camera multi selector (Y Same as camera multi selector; note that in this case, you can select Info C/Playback D for Photo info/playback to reverse the role of the buttons so that pressing the selector up or down displays additional images and pressing the selector left or right changes...
Page 152: G: Movie
g: Movie g1: Custom Control Assignment G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the functions assigned to camera controls, whether used individually or in combination with the command dials, when the live view selector is rotated to 1 in live view. ❚❚...
Page 153 The functions that can be assigned to these controls are as follows: 0 v x 8 G Option ✔ Power aperture (open) — — — — ✔ Power aperture (close) — — — — ✔ Exposure compensation + — — —...
Page 154 Option Description Exposure compensation increases while the Pv button is pressed. Use in combination with Exposure Custom Setting g1 (Custom control compensation + assignment) > Fn1 button > Exposure compensation – for button-controlled exposure compensation. Exposure compensation decreases while the Fn1 button is pressed.
Page 155 Option Description Press the shutter-release button halfway to start live view. You can then press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (autofocus mode only) and press it all the way down to start or end recording. The shutter-release button cannot be used for other purposes while the live view Record movies selector is rotated to 1.
Page 156: G2: Highlight Brightness
❚❚ Press + Command Dials To choose the roles played by the following controls in combination with the command dials, highlight an option and press the center of the multi selector: Pv button + y Fn1 button + y Sub-selector center + y The following functions can be performed by pressing these controls and rotating a command dial: Option...
Page 157: B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab. G button Option Option Format memory card Wireless remote (WR) options Language Assign remote (WR) Fn button Time zone and date Airplane mode Monitor brightness Connect to smart device...
Page 158: Format Memory Card
Format Memory Card G button ➜ B setup menu To begin formatting, choose a memory card slot and select Yes. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card in the selected slot. Before formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required.
Page 159: Time Zone And Date
Time Zone and Date G button ➜ B setup menu Change time zones, set the camera clock, synchronize the clock with the clock on a smart device, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off. Option Description Choose a time zone.
Page 160: Monitor Brightness
Monitor Brightness G button ➜ B setup menu Press 1 or 3 to adjust monitor brightness. Choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness. Brightness can be adjusted separately for: • Menus/playback: Adjust the brightness of the menu, information, and playback displays.
Page 161: Monitor Color Balance
Monitor Color Balance G button ➜ B setup menu Use the multi selector as shown below to adjust monitor color balance with reference to a sample image. The sample image is the last photograph taken or, in playback mode, the last photograph displayed;...
Page 162: Virtual Horizon
Virtual Horizon G button ➜ B setup menu Display roll and pitch information based on information from the camera tilt sensor. If the camera is tilted neither left nor right, the roll reference line will turn green, while if the camera is tilted neither forward nor back, the dot in the center of the display will turn green.
Page 163: Information Display
Information Display G button ➜ B setup menu If Auto (AUTO) is selected, the color of the lettering in the information display will automatically change from black to white or white to black to maintain contrast with the background. To always use the same color lettering, select Manual and choose Dark on light (B;...
Page 164: Af Fine-Tune
AF Fine-Tune G button ➜ B setup menu Fine-tune focus for up to 20 lens types. Use only as required; AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus. Auto fine-tuning is available in live view (0 166).
Page 165 Option Description List previously saved AF tuning values. To delete a lens from the list, highlight the desired lens and press O (Q). To change a lens identifier (for example, to choose an identifier that is the List saved values same as the last two digits of the lens serial number to distinguish it from other lenses of the same type in light of the fact that Saved value can be used...
Page 166 ❚❚ Auto AF Fine-Tuning Auto AF fine-tuning is performed as described below. Ready the camera. Mount the camera on a tripod and aim the camera at a flat, high-contrast subject parallel to the camera focal plane. Note that auto AF fine-tuning works best at maximum aperture and may not function in dark surroundings.
Page 167 Adjust focus settings. Rotate the focus-mode selector to AF and use the AF-mode button and command dials to select the following: • Autofocus mode: AF-S • AF-area mode: 5 (wide), 6 (normal), or 3 (pinpoint) Select the center focus point. Press the center of the multi selector to select the center focus point.
Page 168 Perform auto AF fine-tuning. Press the AF-mode and movie-record buttons simultaneously and keep them pressed until the dialog shown in Step 7 is displayed (this should take slightly over two seconds). AF-mode button Movie-record button Save the new value. Highlight Yes and press J to add the AF fine-tuning value for the current lens to the saved values list (CPU lenses only).
Page 169: Non-Cpu Lens Data
Non-CPU Lens Data G button ➜ B setup menu Record the focal length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lenses, allowing them to be used with functions normally reserved for CPU lenses. Option Description Choose a number to identify the lens. Lens number Focal length (mm) Enter the focal length.
Page 170: Lock Mirror Up For Cleaning
Clean image sensor can be removed manually. Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily damaged, we recommend that manual cleaning be performed only by a Nikon-authorized service representative. ❚❚ Manual Cleaning The sensor can be cleaned manually as described below.
Page 171 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 operation without inspecting the image sensor, turn the camera off. Raise the mirror. Press the shutter-release button all the way down.
Page 172 Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the sensor. Dirt that cannot be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the sensor. Turn the camera off.
Page 173: Image Dust Off Ref Photo
Image Dust Off Ref Photo G button ➜ B setup menu Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D (for more information, refer to Capture NX-D on- line help). Image Dust Off cannot be used with small or medium- sized NEF (RAW) images.
Page 174 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder. With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well- lit, featureless white object, frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually.
Page 175: Image Comment
Image Sensor Cleaning Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed cannot be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed. Select Clean sensor and then start only if the dust off reference data will not be used with existing photographs. Image Dust Off Reference Data The same reference data can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or...
Page 176: Copyright Information
Attach copyright information is not selected and that the Artist and Copyright fields are blank before lending or transferring the camera to another person. Nikon does not accept liability for any damages or disputes arising from the use of the Copyright information option.
Page 177: Beep Options
Beep Options G button ➜ B setup menu Choose the pitch and volume of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses using single-servo AF (AF-S), when focus locks during live view photography, while the release timer is counting down in self-timer mode, if the shutter-release button is pressed when a write-protected memory card is inserted, when the shutter-release button is pressed for a second time during mirror-up photography, when time-lapse shooting ends,...
Page 178: Touch Controls
Touch Controls G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust monitor touch control settings. ❚❚ Enable/Disable Touch Controls Select Disable to prevent accidental use of touch-screen controls, or Playback only to enable touch-screen controls in playback mode only. ❚❚ Full-Frame Playback Flicks Choose the gesture used to display the next image in full-frame playback: a flick from right to left or a flick from left to right.
Page 179: Location Data
Location Data G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust location data settings for use when the camera is connected to a GPS or smart device. Option Description Select Yes to download location data from the smart device and embed them in pictures taken over the next two hours (note that the location data feature must be Download enabled in the SnapBridge app).
Page 180: Wireless Remote (Wr) Options
Wireless Remote (WR) Options G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust settings for optional WR-R10 wireless remote controllers and for optional radio-controlled flash units that support Advanced Wireless Lighting. ❚❚ LED Lamp Enable or disable the status LEDs on a WR-R10 wireless remote controller mounted on the camera.
Page 181: Assign Remote (Wr) Fn Button
The WR-R10 connects to the camera using a WR-A10 adapter. Be sure the firmware for the WR-R10 has been updated to the latest version. For information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area. Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button G button ➜...
Page 182: Connect To Smart Device
Connect to Smart Device G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust settings for connection to smart devices. Option Description Follow on-screen instructions to connect to the smart device. Start Choose a password for smart device connections and Password turn password protection on or off. For information on protection typing passwords, see “Text Entry”...
Page 183: Send To Smart Device (Auto)
Send to Smart Device (Auto) G button ➜ B setup menu If On is selected, new photos will automatically be uploaded to the smart device (if the camera is not currently connected to the smart device, the photos will be marked for upload and uploaded the next time a wireless connection is established).
Page 184: Bluetooth
Bluetooth G button ➜ B setup menu List paired devices and adjust settings for connection to smart devices. The camera can be paired with up to five smart devices but can only connect to one at a time. Option Description Network Enable or disable Bluetooth.
Page 185: Eye-Fi Upload
Eye-Fi Upload G button ➜ B setup menu This option is displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card (available separately from third-party suppliers) is inserted in the camera. Choose Enable to upload photographs to a preselected destination. Note that pictures will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient.
Page 186: Conformity Marking
When an Eye-Fi card is inserted, its status is indicated by an icon in the information display: • j: Eye-Fi upload disabled. • k: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no pictures available for upload. • l (static): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting to begin upload. •...
Page 187: Mb-D18 Battery Type
MB-D18 Battery Type G button ➜ B setup menu To ensure that the camera functions as expected when the optional MB-D18 multi-power battery pack is used with AA batteries, match the option selected in this menu to the type of batteries inserted in the battery pack.
Page 188: Battery Order
Battery Order G button ➜ B setup menu Choose whether the battery in the camera or the batteries in the battery pack are used first when an optional MB-D18 multi- power battery pack is attached. Note that if the MB-D18 is powered by an optional AC adapter and power connector, the AC adapter will be used regardless of the option selected.
Page 189: Battery Info
Battery Info G button ➜ B setup menu View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera. Item Description The current battery level expressed as a percentage. Charge The number of times the shutter has been released with the current battery since the battery was last charged. Note No.
Page 190: Slot Empty Release Lock
The MB-D18 Multi-Power Battery Pack The display for the MB-D18 is shown in the illustration. In the case of EN-EL18b batteries, the display shows whether calibration is required. If AA batteries are used, the battery level will be shown by a battery level icon;...
Page 191: Save/Load Settings
Select 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 inserted (if the card is full, an error will be displayed). Use this option to share settings among D850 cameras. Menu...
Page 192 Menu Option File naming Image area Frame size/frame rate Movie quality Movie file type ISO sensitivity settings White balance (with fine-tuning and presets d-1–d-6) Set Picture Control (Custom Picture Controls are saved as Auto) Movie shooting Active D-Lighting High ISO NR Flicker reduction Microphone sensitivity Attenuator...
Page 193: Reset All Settings
All recent settings Recent Settings Choose tab Settings saved using the D850 can be restored by selecting Load settings. Note that Save/load settings is only available when a memory card is inserted in the camera, and that the Load settings option is only available if the card contains saved settings.
Page 194: N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab. G button The options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed or retouched copies of existing pictures. The retouch menu is only displayed when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera.
Page 195: Creating Retouched Copies
Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: Select an item in the retouch menu. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an item, 2 to select. Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J. To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button.
Page 196 Select retouch options. For more information, see the section for the selected item. To exit without creating a retouched copy, press G. Monitor off Delay The monitor will turn off and the operation will be cancelled if no actions are performed for a brief period. Any unsaved changes will be lost.
Page 197: Nef (Raw) Processing
NEF (RAW) Processing G button ➜ N retouch menu Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. If you displayed the retouch menu by pressing the G button, you can use this option to copy multiple images. Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2.
Page 198 Choose how images are selected. Choose from the following options: • Select image(s): Select one or more images manually (proceed to Step 5). • Select date: Create JPEG copies of all the NEF (RAW) images taken on selected dates (proceed to Step 4). •...
Page 199 Select photographs. If you chose Select image(s) in Step 3, a picture selection dialog will be displayed listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. Highlight images using the multi selector and press the center of the multi selector to select or deselect; selected images are indicated by a L icon.
Page 200 Choose settings for the JPEG copies. Adjust the settings listed below, or select Original to use the setting in effect when the photograph was taken (the original settings are listed below the preview). Note that white balance and vignette control are not available with multiple exposures or pictures created with image overlay and that exposure compensation can only be set to values between –2 and +2 EV.
Page 201: Trim
Trim G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described below. Description Reduce size of crop Press W (M) to reduce the size of the crop. Increase size of crop Press X to increase the size of the crop.
Page 202: Resize
Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs. Select Resize. To resize selected images, highlight Resize in the retouch menu and press Choose a destination. If two memory cards are inserted, you can choose a destination for the resized copies by highlighting Choose destination and pressing 2 (if only one memory card is inserted,...
Page 203 Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. Highlight an option and press J when prompted. Choose pictures. Highlight Select image(s) and press Highlight pictures and press the center of the multi selector to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button;...
Page 204: D-Lighting
Save the resized copies. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight Yes and press J to save the resized copies. Viewing Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed. Image Quality Copies created from NEF (RAW), NEF (RAW) + JPEG, or TIFF (RGB) photos have an image quality (0 46) of JPEG fine★;...
Page 205: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction G button ➜ N retouch menu This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash. The photograph selected for red-eye correction can be previewed in the edit display. Confirm the effects of red-eye correction and press J to create a copy.
Page 206: Distortion Control
Distortion Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to reduce distortion manually. Note that Auto is not available with photos taken using auto distortion control;...
Page 207: Perspective Control
Perspective Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out).
Page 208: Filter Effects
Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu Choose from the following color filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture Skylight less blue.
Page 209: Image Overlay
Image Overlay G button ➜ N retouch menu Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than photographs combined in an imaging application.
Page 210 Select the first image. Use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. To view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button. To view images in other locations, press W (M) and select the desired card and folder.
Page 211 Preview the overlay. To preview the composition, press 4 or 2 to place the cursor in the Preview column, then press 1 or 3 to highlight Overlay and press J (note that colors and brightness in the preview may differ from the final image).
Page 212: Trim Movie
Trim Movie G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy from which unwanted footage has been removed. Side-by-Side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if the retouch menu is displayed by displaying a copy or original full frame and then either (a) holding and pressing J and pressing 2 or (b) pressing i and selecting Retouch.
Page 213 Compare the copy with the original. The source image is displayed on the left, the retouched copy on the right, with the options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display. Press 4 or 2 to switch between the source image and the retouched copy.
Page 214: O My Menu/M Recent Settings
O My Menu/m Recent Settings To display My Menu, press G and select the O (My Menu) tab. G button The MY MENU option can be used to create and edit a customized list of options from the playback, photo shooting, movie shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to 20 items).
Page 215 Select an item. Highlight the desired menu item and press J. Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to move the new item up or down in My Menu. Press J to add the new item. Add more items. The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark.
Page 216 ❚❚ Deleting Options from My Menu Select Remove items. In My Menu (O), highlight Remove items and press 2. Select items. Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. Delete the selected items. Press J.
Page 217 ❚❚ Reordering Options in My Menu Select Rank items. In My Menu (O), highlight Rank items and press 2. Select an item. Highlight the item you wish to move and press J. Position the item. Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J.
Page 218: Recent Settings
Recent Settings To display the twenty most recently used settings, select m RECENT SETTINGS for O MY MENU > Choose tab. Select Choose tab. In My Menu (O), highlight Choose tab and press 2. Select m RECENT SETTINGS. Highlight m RECENT SETTINGS and press J.
Page 219: Optional Flash Units
Optional Flash Units The camera can be used with optional external flash units. Throughout this chapter, operations involving an accessory connected to the camera are indicated by C, operations involving remote flash units by f. For more information on f, see the manual provided with the flash unit.
Page 220 • Radio AWL (0 230) • Radio AWL with additional lighting provided by a shoe-mounted flash unit (0 240) • Radio AWL, with optical AWL provided by a shoe- mounted flash unit (0 242) Radio flash control is available only when the camera is connected to a WR-R10 using a WR-A10 adapter.
Page 221: Optical Awl
Optical AWL Remote flash units can be controlled via optical signals from an optional flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe and functioning as a master flash (optical AWL). If the flash unit in question is an SB-5000 or SB-500, settings can be adjusted from the camera (see “SB-5000/SB-500”, 0 221);...
Page 222 ❚❚ Group Flash Select this option to adjust settings separately for each group. C: Select Group flash for Flash control > Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu. C: Select Group flash options. Highlight Group flash options in the flash control display and press 2.
Page 223 f: Set the remote flash units to the same channel as the master flash. Set the remote flash units to the channel selected in Step 3. f: Group the remote flash units. Choose a group (A, B, or C, or if you are using an SB-500 master flash, A or B) for each remote flash unit.
Page 224 ❚❚ Quick Wireless Control (SB-5000 Only) Select this option to control overall flash compensation for, and the relative balance between, groups A and B, while setting output for group C manually. C: Select Quick wireless control for Flash control > Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu.
Page 225 Choose a flash control mode and flash level for the units in group C: • M: Choose the flash level manually. • – –: The units in group C do not fire. Choose a channel for the master flash. If the remote flash units include an SB-500, you must choose channel 3, but otherwise you can choose any channel between 1 and 4.
Page 226 C/f: Compose the shot. Compose the shot and arrange the flash units. See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information. After arranging the units, press the test buttons on the flash units to test-fire the flash and confirm that the units are functioning normally.
Page 227 ❚❚ Remote Repeating (SB-5000 Only) When this option is selected, the flash units fire repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multiple-exposure effect. C: Select Remote repeating for Flash control > Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu. C: Select Remote repeating options.
Page 228 Choose a channel for the master flash. If the remote flash units include an SB-500, you must choose channel 3, but otherwise you can choose any channel between 1 and 4. f: Set the remote flash units to the same channel as the master flash.
Page 229 Optical AWL Position the sensor windows on the remote flash units to pick up the light from the master flash (particular care is required if the camera is not mounted on a tripod). Be sure that direct light or strong reflections from the remote flash units do not enter the camera lens (in TTL mode) or the photocells on the remote flash units (qA mode), as this may interfere with exposure.
Page 230: Radio Awl
The WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller A WR-A10 adapter is required when using the WR-R10. Be sure to update the WR-R10 firmware to version 3.0 or later; for information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area. 230 Optional Flash Units...
Page 231 C: Choose a channel. Set the WR-R10 channel selector to the desired channel. C: Choose a link mode. Select Wireless remote (WR) options > Link mode in the setup menu (0 180) and choose from the following options: • Pairing: The camera connects only to devices with which it has previously been paired, preventing signal interference from other devices in the vicinity.
Page 232 f: Establish a wireless connection. Set the remote flash units to radio AWL remote mode and set the devices to the channel you selected in Step 3, then pair each of the remote units with the WR-R10 according to the option selected in Step 4: •...
Page 233 Reconnecting As long as the channel, link mode, and other settings remain the same, the WR-R10 will automatically connect to previously paired flash units when you select remote mode and Steps 3–5 can be omitted. The flash unit LINK lamp lights green when a connection is established. Optional Flash Units...
Page 234: Adjusting Flash Settings
Adjusting Flash Settings After selecting Radio AWL for Flash control > Wireless flash options in the photo shooting menu, select Group flash, Quick wireless control, or Remote repeating for Remote flash control and adjust settings as described below. ❚❚ Group Flash Select this option to adjust settings separately for each group.
Page 235 C: Choose the flash control mode. Choose the flash control mode and flash level for the master flash and the flash units in each group: • TTL: i-TTL flash control. • qA: Auto aperture (available only with compatible flash units). •...
Page 236 ❚❚ Quick Wireless Control Select this option to control overall flash compensation for, and the relative balance between, groups A and B, while setting output for group C manually. C: Select Quick wireless control for Flash control > Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu.
Page 237 Choose a flash control mode and flash level for the units in group C: • M: Choose the flash level manually. • – –: The units in group C do not fire. f: Group the remote flash units. Choose a group (A, B, or C). The master flash can control up to 18 flash units in any combination.
Page 238 ❚❚ Remote Repeating When this option is selected, the flash units fire repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multiple-exposure effect. C: Select Remote repeating for Flash control > Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu. C: Select Remote repeating options.
Page 239 f: Group the remote flash units. Choose a group (A–F) for each of the remote flash units. The master flash can control up to 18 flash units in any combination. C/f: Compose the shot. Compose the shot and arrange the flash units. See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information.
Page 240: Adding A Shoe-Mounted Flash Unit
Adding a Shoe-Mounted Flash Unit Radio-controlled flash units can be combined with any of the following flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe: • SB-5000: Before attaching the flash unit, set it to radio-controlled master flash mode (a d icon will appear at the top left corner of the display) and choose group or remote repeating flash control.
Page 241: Flash Compensation
Flash Compensation Flash compensation can be used to adjust the level of the master and remote flash units by from −3 to +1 EV in steps of EV. To choose a value for flash compensation, press the W (M) button W (M) button and rotate the Sub-command dial...
Page 242: Optical/Radio Awl
Optical/Radio AWL Optical and radio AWL can be used together. Radio flash control is provided by a WR-R10 connected to the camera (requires WR-A10 WR Adapter), optical control by an SU-800 flash controller or an SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, or SB-500 flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe.
Page 243: Viewing Flash Info
Viewing Flash Info The camera can display flash info for SB-5000 and SB-500 flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe and configured as a master flash for optical AWL, as well as for remote flash units controlled via radio AWL using a WR-R10. To view flash info during viewfinder photography, press the R button to display shooting information and then press the R button again.
Page 244 ❚❚ Group Flash Flash-ready indicator Remote flash control ....43 FP indicator........126 Remote flash control mode ......... 222, 234 Group flash control mode ..42 Group flash mode ..... 222, 234 Flash level (output)/ flash compensation..222, 234 Channel ......222, 230 Link mode ........
Page 245 ❚❚ Remote Repeating Flash-ready indicator Remote flash control ....43 Flash level (output) ... 227, 238 Remote flash control mode ..42 Number emitted (times)... 227, 238 Frequency......227, 238 Group status (enabled/disabled) ..227, 238 Channel ......227, 230 Link mode........
Page 246: Technical Notes
Technical Notes Read this chapter for information on the camera exposure program, on connecting to other devices, and on compatible accessories. Exposure Program The exposure program for programmed auto is shown in the following graph: ISO 100; lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G) f/1.4 f/2.8...
Page 247: Connections
Nikon website for your region. http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Capture NX-D Use Nikon’s Capture NX-D software to fine-tune photos or to change settings for NEF (RAW) pictures and save them in other formats. Capture NX-D is available for download from: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/...
Page 248: Copying Pictures To The Computer
Copying Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed ViewNX-i (0 247). Connect the USB cable. After turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory card is inserted, connect the supplied USB cable as shown and then turn the camera on. USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the computer;...
Page 249 If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically, confirm that the camera is connected and then launch Image Capture (an application that comes with macOS or OS X) and select Nikon Transfer 2 as the application that opens when the camera is detected. Technical Notes...
Page 250 Click Start Transfer. Pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Start Transfer Terminate the connection. When transfer is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX-i. 250 Technical Notes...
Page 251: Ethernet And Wireless Networks
Ethernet and Wireless Networks When connected to the camera via the supplied USB cable, the optional WT-7 wireless transmitter (0 261) can be used for connection to computers or ftp servers over wireless or Ethernet networks. ❚❚ Mode Selection The following modes are available when the camera is connected to a network using an optional WT-7 wireless transmitter: Mode...
Page 252 During Transfer Features unavailable during transfer (either while images are being transferred via Ethernet or wireless networks or while images remain to be sent) include: • Movie recording and playback • Silent live view photography > On (Mode 2) in the photo shooting menu (0 81) Movies Movies can be uploaded in transfer mode if the camera is connected to...
Page 253: Printing Photographs
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer connected directly to the camera. ❚❚ Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. When the camera and printer are turned on, a welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge playback display.
Page 254 ❚❚ Printing Pictures One at a Time Display the desired picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X button to zoom in on the current frame (press K to exit zoom). To view six pictures at a time, press the W (M) button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press the X button to display the highlighted picture full frame.
Page 255 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J. ❚❚ Printing Multiple Pictures Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display. Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2.
Page 256: Viewing Photographs On Tv
Viewing Photographs on TV The optional High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (0 264) or a type C HDMI cable (available separately from third- party suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to high- definition video devices. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable.
Page 257 ❚❚ HDMI Options The HDMI option in the setup menu (0 178) controls output resolution and other advanced HDMI options. Output Resolution Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device. If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select the appropriate format.
Page 258 Advanced Option Description Auto is recommended in most situations. If the camera is unable to determine the correct RGB video signal output range for the HDMI device, you can choose from the following options: • Limited range: For devices with an RGB video signal Output range input range of 16 to 235.
Page 259 Television Playback Use of an AC adapter and power connector (available separately) is recommended for extended playback. If the edges of photographs are not visible in the television display, select 95% for HDMI > Advanced > Output display size (0 258). Slide Shows The Slide show option in the playback menu can be used for automated playback (0 29).
Page 260: Other Accessories
D850. Power sources • EN-EL15a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (0 189): Additional EN-EL15a batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. EN-EL15 batteries can also be used. • MH-25a Battery Charger: The MH-25a can be used to recharge EN-EL15a batteries.
Page 261 • Filters intended for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D850 cannot be used with linear polarizing filters. Use the C-PL or C-PLII circular polarizing filter instead. • Neutral Color (NC) filters are recommended for protecting the lens.
Page 262 • USB Cable Gaskets and Connector Covers: Use a UF-4 connector Wireless transmitters cover for USB cables and UF3-RU14 USB cable gasket to help prevent accidental disconnections. Before (0 251) connecting the cable, attach the UF-4 at the camera end and the UF3-RU14 at the end that connects to the wireless transmitter.
Page 263 A WR-A10 WR adapter is required when using the WR-R10. Note: Be sure the firmware for the WR-R10 and WR-1 has been updated to the latest version. For information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area. Viewfinder •...
Page 264 At default settings, Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates to Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in to an account on the computer and the computer is connected to the Internet. A message is automatically displayed when an update is found.
Page 265 BF-1B Body Cap/BF-1A Body Cap: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and image sensor free of dust when a lens is not in place. The D850 is equipped with a ten-pin remote terminal for Remote terminal remote control and automatic photography. The terminal...
Page 266 • WR-A10 WR Adapter: An adapter used to connect WR-R10 Remote terminal wireless remote controllers to cameras with ten-pin remote terminals. accessories • GP-1 GPS Unit/GP-1A GPS Unit (0 179): Record latitude, longitude, altitude, and UTC time with pictures. • ML-3 Modulite Remote Control Set: Allows infrared remote control at ranges of up to 8 m (26 ft 3 in.).
Page 267 The HDMI/USB Cable Clip To prevent accidental disconnection, attach the supplied clip to HDMI cables or to the supplied USB cable as shown (the illustration shows the USB cable; note that the clip may not fit all third-party HDMI cables). Keep the monitor in the storage position when using the cable clip.
Page 268 Attaching and Removing the Accessory Shoe Cover The accessory shoe cover (available separately) slides into the accessory shoe as shown. To remove the cover, hold the camera firmly, press the cover down with a thumb and slide it in the direction shown. Attaching and Removing the Supplied Eyepiece After closing the eyepiece shutter and releasing the latch (q), lightly grasp the...
Page 269: Buffer Capacity
Buffer Capacity Substituting an EN-EL18b battery inserted in an optional MB-D18 multi-power battery pack for an EN-EL15a changes the buffer capacity. The following table shows the maximum number of exposures that can be stored in the buffer in release mode C at an ISO sensitivity of ISO 100 when a 64 GB Sony QD-G64E XQD card is inserted;...
Page 270 Power source Image quality Image size EN-EL15a EN-EL18b Large JPEG basic Medium Small * Includes images taken with non-DX lenses when On is selected for Auto DX crop. ❚❚ DX (24 × 16) Image Area Power source Image quality Image size EN-EL15a EN-EL18b Large NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit...
Page 271: Attaching A Power Connector And Ac Adapter
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. Insert the EP-5B power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the connector to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side.
Page 272 Connect the EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and the power cable to the DC socket (r). A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
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Nikon D850 Menu Manual

Defaults

D the Playback Menu: Managing Images

C the Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options

The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options

A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

B the Setup Menu: Camera Setup

N the Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies

O My Menu/M Recent Settings

Optional Flash Units

Flash Control Options

Optical AWL

Radio AWL

Flash Compensation

Optical/Radio AWL

Viewing Flash Info

Technical Notes

Exposure Program

Connections

Other Accessories

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