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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page xi). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
  • Page 2 Your images. The world. Connected Welcome to SnapBridge — Nikon’s new family of services to enrich your image experience. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between your camera and compatible smart device, through a combination of Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The stories you capture with your Nikon camera and lenses are automatically transferred to the device as they are taken.
  • Page 3 — making online photo sharing easier than ever Upload of photos and thumbnail images to the NIKON IMAGE SPACE cloud service A range of services that enriches your imaging life, including: • Imprinting up to two pieces of credit information (e.g.
  • Page 4 The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used. Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on your smartphone or tablet to view Nikon digital camera manuals, anytime, anywhere. Nikon Manual Viewer 2 can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store and on Google Play.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety ................xi Notices..................xv Bluetooth ..................xx Introduction Getting to Know the Camera ............. 1 The Camera Body................... 1 The Viewfinder..................4 The Mode Dial..................5 The R (Info) Button ................6 The P Button..................11 First Steps Attach the Camera Strap..............
  • Page 6 Guide Mode The Guide..................42 Guide Mode Menus ................43 Using the Guide ................... 46 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) k Portrait..................48 l Landscape ................. 49 p Child .................... 49 m Sports ..................49 n Close up..................50 o Night Portrait................
  • Page 7 Focus..................... 69 Focus Mode ..................69 AF-Area Mode ..................74 Focus Lock..................... 79 Manual Focus ..................81 Image Quality and Size ............. 84 Image Quality..................84 Image Size ..................... 86 Using the Built-in Flash ............. 87 Auto Pop-up Modes................87 Manual Pop-up Modes ..............
  • Page 8 White Balance................121 Fine-Tuning White Balance ............124 Preset Manual..................126 Picture Controls ............... 132 Selecting a Picture Control ............132 Modifying Picture Controls............134 Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies..............138 Movie Settings................... 141 Viewing Movies................ 144 Editing Movies ................. 146 Trimming Movies ................
  • Page 9 Connections Installing ViewNX-i..............177 Copying Pictures to the Computer ........178 Printing Photographs.............. 181 Connecting the Printer ..............181 Printing Pictures One at a Time ........... 182 Printing Multiple Pictures .............. 183 Viewing Pictures on TV ............184 Camera Menus D The Playback Menu: Managing Images.........
  • Page 10 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup ..........199 Setup Menu Options............... 199 Reset Setup Options ..............201 Format Memory Card .............. 201 Date Stamp ................. 202 Time Zone and Date ..............205 Language..................205 Monitor Brightness..............205 Info Display Format..............206 Auto Info Display ..............
  • Page 11 Side-by-side Comparison ............249 m Recent Settings ..............251 Technical Notes Compatible Lenses..............252 Compatible CPU Lenses ..............252 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses ............254 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)......262 Other Accessories..............267 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter..... 270...
  • Page 12 Caring for the Camera ............272 Storage....................272 Cleaning....................272 Image Sensor Cleaning ..............273 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ....276 Available Settings..............281 Troubleshooting..............282 Battery/Display.................. 282 Shooting (All Modes) ..............283 Shooting (P, S, A, M)............... 287 Playback....................

  • Page 13: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury.
  • Page 14 • Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens or camera. Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment. • Do not aim the flash or AF-assist illuminator at the operator of a motor vehicle.
  • Page 15 • Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency emissions produced by this product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities. •...
  • Page 16 WARNING (Batteries) • Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention. • Do not immerse batteries in water or expose to rain. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.

  • Page 17: Notices

    Notices • No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for any with this product may be damages resulting from the use of reproduced, transmitted, this product. transcribed, stored in a retrieval • While every effort has been made to...
  • Page 18 Wash hands outlet on a circuit different from that after handling. to which the receiver is connected. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, • Consult the dealer or an experienced Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. radio/television technician for help.
  • Page 19 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied •...
  • Page 20 Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
  • Page 21 Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. T HE USE OF NON IKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR...

  • Page 22: Bluetooth

    FCC WARNING The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 23 RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. The D3400, which is equipped with a TYPE1FJ (FCC ID:VPYLB1FJ / IC ID:772C-LB1FJ), has been...
  • Page 24 Security Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled: • Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information.

  • Page 25: Introduction

    Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body Movie-record button ....
  • Page 26 AF-assist illuminator ....73, 196 Infrared receiver for ML-L3 remote Self-timer lamp ......67 control..........96 Red-eye reduction lamp ..88, 90 CPU contacts Built-in flash........87 Mirror..........274 M/ Y button....87, 89, 117 Lens mount......15, 82 Microphone ......139, 141 Body cap.........15, 268 Connector cover USB connector ....
  • Page 27 O button ........ 41, 171 Rubber eyecup ......68 Viewfinder eyepiece..4, 26, 68 Memory card access lamp ...........14, 36 Diopter adjustment control ..26 Battery-chamber cover latch K button....... 40, 152 ...........13, 14 G button......27, 186 Battery-chamber cover ..13, 14 X button ........165 I/E/# button..62, 63, 65, 66, 95 W/Q button....

  • Page 28: The Viewfinder

    The Viewfinder Focus points....26, 34, 74, 76 “k” (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures) Focus indicator......35, 82 ............31 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator Flash-ready indicator....38 ............113 Flexible program indicator..100 Shutter speed ....98, 101, 105 Exposure indicator ..... 106 Aperture (f-number)...98, 103, 105 Exposure compensation display Special effects mode indicator...51...

  • Page 29: The Mode Dial

    The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes and g mode: P, S, A, and M Modes • P—Programmed auto (0 99) • S—Shutter-priority auto (0 101) • A—Aperture-priority auto (0 103) • M—Manual (0 105) Special Effects Modes (0 51) g Mode (0 42) Auto Modes...

  • Page 30: The R (Info) Button

    The R (Info) Button Press the R button to view the information display or cycle through display options. ❚❚ Viewfinder Photography To view shutter speed, aperture, the number of exposures remaining, AF-area mode, and other shooting information in the monitor, press the R button. R button Shooting mode Vignette control indicator..
  • Page 31 Aperture (f-number) Number of exposures remaining ........98, 103, 105 ............31 Aperture display ....104, 106 White balance recording indicator ............126 Shutter speed ....98, 101, 105 Shutter-speed display..102, 106 “k” (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures) Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator ............
  • Page 32 ❚❚ Live View and Movie Mode To start live view, press the a button during viewfinder photography. You can then press the R button to cycle through display options as shown below. a button R button Show photo indicators Show movie indicators (0 138, 143) Framing grid Hide indicators...
  • Page 33 The Live View Display Item Description The mode currently selected with the 32, 48, q Shooting mode mode dial. 51, 98 Manual movie Displayed when On is selected for Manual settings indicator movie settings in mode M. The amount of time remaining before live e Time remaining view ends automatically.
  • Page 34 Item Description Time remaining The recording time remaining in movie mode. (movie mode) !1 “No movie” icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded. — The current focus point. The display varies !2 Focus point with the option selected for AF-area mode (0 75).

  • Page 35: The P Button

    The P Button To change the settings at the bottom of the information display, press the P button, then highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. You can also change settings by pressing the P button during live view.

  • Page 36: First Steps

    First Steps Attach the Camera Strap Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets. Charge the Battery If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown below at left, making sure the plug is fully inserted.

  • Page 37: Insert The Battery And A Memory Card

    Insert the Battery and a Memory Card Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards, confirm that power switch is in the OFF position. Insert the battery as shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted.
  • Page 38 ❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards Removing the Battery To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand.

  • Page 39: Attach A Lens

    Attach a Lens Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR. Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap...
  • Page 40 Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Before using the camera, unlock and extend the lens. Keeping the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q), rotate the zoom ring as shown (w). Retractable lens barrel button Pictures can not be taken when the lens is retracted;...
  • Page 41 Vibration Reduction (VR) Vibration reduction can be enabled by selecting On for Optical VR in the shooting menu (0 198), if the lens supports this option, or by sliding the lens vibration reduction switch to ON, if the lens is equipped with a vibration reduction switch.

  • Page 42: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup ❚❚ Setup Using a Smartphone or Tablet Before proceeding, check the camera to ensure that the battery is fully charged and the memory card has space available. On your smartphone or tablet (below “smart device”), install the SnapBridge app as described inside the front cover and enable Bluetooth.
  • Page 43 The actual camera and smart device displays may differ from those shown below. Camera: Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. Use the multi selector and J button to navigate the menus. Power switch 1 Up J button (select) 4 Left 2 Right 3 Down...
  • Page 44 Camera: When the dialog at right is displayed, press J. If the dialog at right is not displayed or if you wish to configure the camera again, highlight Connect to smart device in the setup menu and press J. If you do not wish to use a smart device to configure the camera, set the clock manually (0 25).
  • Page 45 Smart device: Tap the camera name in the “Pair with camera” dialog. Users who are pairing a camera with an iOS device for the first time will first be presented with pairing instructions; after reading the instructions, scroll to the bottom of the display and tap Understood.
  • Page 46 Camera/smart device: Press J on the camera and tap PAIR on the smart device (the display varies with the device and operating system). Camera/smart device: Complete pairing. • Camera: Press J when the message at right is displayed. • Smart device: Tap OK when the message at right is displayed.
  • Page 47 Camera: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. • To allow the camera to add location data to photos, select Yes in response to “Download location data from smart device?” and then enable location services on the smart device and enable Auto link options >...
  • Page 48 ❚❚ Setup from the Camera Menus The camera clock can be set manually. Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. Use the multi selector and J button to navigate the menus. Power switch 1 Up J button (select) 4 Left 2 Right 3 Down...
  • Page 49 Press G when the dialog at right is displayed. G button Set the camera clock. Use the multi selector and J button to set the camera clock. Select time zone Select date format Select daylight saving time Set time and date (note that the option camera uses a 24-hour clock) The clock can be adjusted at any time using the Time zone...

  • Page 50: Focus The Viewfinder

    Focus the Viewfinder After removing the lens cap, rotate the diopter adjustment control until the focus points are in sharp focus. When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye. Focus points Viewfinder not in focus Viewfinder in focus...

  • Page 51: Tutorial

    Tutorial Camera Menus: An Overview Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 186) • N: Retouch (0 227) •...

  • Page 52: Using Camera Menus

    Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. 1: Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item 4: Cancel and return to 2: Select highlighted item previous menu or display sub-menu 3: Move cursor down The d (Help) Icon If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, a description of the currently selected option or menu can be displayed...
  • Page 53 ❚❚ Navigating the Menus Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. G button Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Select a menu.
  • Page 54 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item.

  • Page 55: The Battery Level And Number Of Exposures Remaining

    The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining Press the R button and check the battery level and number of exposures remaining in the information display. Battery level R button Number of exposures remaining Battery Level If the battery is low, a warning will also be displayed in the viewfinder.

  • Page 56: Basic Photography And Playback

    Basic Photography and Playback “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j) This section describes how to take photographs in i and j modes. i and j are automatic “point-and-shoot” modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions; the only difference between the two is that the flash will not fire in j mode.
  • Page 57 Ready the camera. Viewfinder photography: When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest. Live view: When framing photographs in the monitor, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the lens with your left.
  • Page 58 Frame the photograph. Viewfinder photography: Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in at least one of the 11 focus points. Focus point Live view: At default settings, the camera automatically detects faces and selects the focus point. If no face is detected, the camera will focus on subjects near the center of the frame.
  • Page 59 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Viewfinder photography: Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (if the subject is poorly lit, the flash In-focus indicator may pop up and the AF- assist illuminator may light). When the focus operation is complete, a beep will sound (a beep may not sound if the subject is moving) and the in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder.
  • Page 60 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter- release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be Memory card access lamp displayed in the monitor for a few seconds. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has...
  • Page 61 Automatic Scene Selection (Scene Auto Selector) If live view is selected in i or j mode, the camera will automatically analyze the subject and select the appropriate shooting mode when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to focus using autofocus. The selected mode is shown in the monitor.
  • Page 62 The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in i mode, the built-in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway (0 87). If the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed.
  • Page 63 Exposure Depending on the scene, exposure may differ from that which would be obtained when live view is not used. Shooting in Live View Although they will not appear in the final picture, jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may appear in the monitor, while bright regions or bands may appear in some areas with flashing signs and other intermittent light sources or if the subject is briefly illuminated by a strobe or other bright, momentary light source.

  • Page 64: Basic Playback

    Basic Playback Press the K button. A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. K button View additional pictures. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 40 Basic Photography and Playback...

  • Page 65: Deleting Unwanted Photographs

    Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O button. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete. K button Delete the photograph. Press the O button.

  • Page 66: Guide Mode

    Guide Mode The Guide Guide mode gives access to a variety of frequently-used and useful functions. The top level of the guide is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to g. Battery indicator (0 31) Number of exposures remaining (0 31) Shooting mode: A guide mode indicator appears on the shooting mode icon.

  • Page 67: Guide Mode Menus

    Guide Mode Menus To access these menus, highlight Shoot, View/delete, Retouch, or Set up and press J. ❚❚ Shoot Easy operation Advanced operation 4 Auto Soften backgrounds Adjust aperture. 5 No flash Bring more into focus 9 Distant subjects Freeze motion (people) Select a shutter ! Close-ups Freeze motion (vehicles)
  • Page 68 “Start Shooting” Highlight an option and press J. • Use the viewfinder • Use live view • Shoot movies “More Settings” If More settings is displayed, you can highlight this option and press 2 to access the following settings (the settings available vary with the shooting option selected): •...
  • Page 69 ❚❚ Retouch Trim Photo illustration Filter effects (cross screen) Miniature effect Filter effects (soft) Selective color ❚❚ Set Up Image quality Playback display options Image size Clock and language Auto off timers Format memory card Date stamp HDMI Display and sound settings Airplane mode Monitor brightness Smart device connection...

  • Page 70: Using The Guide

    Using the Guide The following operations can be performed while the guide is displayed: Description Return to top level of guide Press G to turn the monitor on or return to the top level of the guide. Turn monitor on G button Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to highlight a Highlight a menu...
  • Page 71 Description Press 4 to return to the previous display. To cancel and return to the previous display from displays like that shown below, highlight & and press J. Return to previous display If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the W (Q) button.

  • Page 72: Matching Settings To The Subject Or Situation (Scene Mode)

    Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on page 32. The following scenes can be selected with the mode dial: k Portrait...

  • Page 73: Landscape

    l Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight. Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. p Child Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural. m Sports Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly.

  • Page 74: Close Up

    n Close up Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges). o Night Portrait Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light.

  • Page 75: Special Effects

    Special Effects Special effects can be used when taking photographs and shooting movies. The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial to q and rotating the command dial until the desired option appears in the monitor. Mode dial Command dial Monitor % Night Vision...

  • Page 76: Night Vision

    % Night Vision Use under conditions of darkness to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities. Note Autofocus is available in live view only; manual focus can be used if the camera is unable to focus. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.

  • Page 77: U Photo Illustration

    U Photo Illustration Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster effect that can be adjusted in live view (0 56). Note Movies shot in this mode play back like a slide show made up of a series of stills. ' Toy Camera Effect Create photos and movies that appear to have been shot with a toy...

  • Page 78: Selective Color

    3 Selective Color All colors other than the selected colors are recorded in black and white. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 60). Note The built-in flash turns off. 1 Silhouette Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds. Note The built-in flash turns off.

  • Page 79: Low Key

    3 Low Key Use with dark scenes to create dark, low-key images with prominent highlights. Note The built-in flash turns off. Preventing Blur Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds. NEF (RAW) NEF (RAW) recording is not available in %, S, T, U, ', (, and 3 modes. Pictures taken when an NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine option is selected in these modes will be recorded as JPEG images.

  • Page 80: Options Available In Live View

    Options Available in Live View Settings for the selected effect are adjusted in the live view display. ❚❚ U Photo Illustration Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button Adjust outline thickness.
  • Page 81 ❚❚ ' Toy Camera Effect Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button Adjust options. Press J to display the options shown at right. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Vignetting and press 4 or 2 to change.
  • Page 82 ❚❚ ( Miniature Effect Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button Position the focus point. Use the multi selector to position the focus point in the area that will be in focus and then press the shutter- release button halfway to focus.
  • Page 83 Adjust options. Press 4 or 2 to choose the orientation of the area that will be in focus and press 1 or 3 to adjust its width. Press J. Press J to exit when settings are complete. To exit live view, press the a button.
  • Page 84 ❚❚ 3 Selective Color Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button Display options. Press J to display selective color options. Select a color. Selected color Frame an object in the white square in the center of the display and press 1 to choose the color of the object as one that will remain in the final image...
  • Page 85 Choose the color range. Color range Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final image. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors.

  • Page 86: More On Photography

    More on Photography Choosing a Release Mode To choose how the shutter is released (release mode), press the I (E/#) button, then use the multi selector to highlight the desired option and press I (E/#) button Mode Description Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter- release button is pressed.

  • Page 87: Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)

    Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) In I (Continuous) mode, the camera takes photographs continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Press the I (E/#) button. I (E/#) button Choose I (Continuous). Highlight I (Continuous) and press Focus. Frame the shot and focus.
  • Page 88 The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession (an exception is if a shutter speed of 4 seconds or slower is selected in mode S or M, when there is no limit on the number of shots that can be taken in a single burst).

  • Page 89: Quiet Shutter Release

    Quiet Shutter Release Choose this mode to keep camera noise to a minimum. A beep does not sound when the camera focuses. Press the I (E/#) button. I (E/#) button Select J (Quiet shutter release). Highlight J (Quiet shutter release) and press J.

  • Page 90: Self-Timer Mode

    Self-Timer Mode The self-timer can be used for self-portraits or group shots that include the photographer. Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. Press the I (E/#) button. I (E/#) button Select E (Self-timer) mode.
  • Page 91 Take the photograph. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, and then press the button the rest of the way down. The self-timer lamp will start to flash and a beep will begin to sound. Two seconds before the photo is taken, the lamp will stop flashing and the beeping will become more rapid.
  • Page 92 Cover the Viewfinder To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in the photograph or interfering with exposure, we recommend that you cover the viewfinder with your hand or other objects such as an optional eyepiece cap (0 268) when taking pictures without your eye to the viewfinder.

  • Page 93: Focus

    Focus Focus can be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 81). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 76) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 79). Focus Mode The following focus modes can be selected during viewfinder photography:...
  • Page 94 The following focus modes can be selected during live view: Option Description Single-servo For stationary subjects. Focus locks when AF-S shutter-release button is pressed halfway. For moving subjects. Camera focuses Full-time- continuously until shutter-release button is AF-F servo AF pressed. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 95 Choose a focus mode. Highlight a focus mode and press J. Viewfinder photography Live view Predictive Focus Tracking In AF-C mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode during viewfinder photography, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward the camera while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 96 Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus.
  • Page 97 The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist AF-assist illuminator illuminator will light automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway (some restrictions apply; 0 284). Note that the illuminator may become hot when used multiple times in quick succession and will turn off automatically to protect the lamp after a period of continuous use.

  • Page 98: Af-Area Mode

    AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. The following options are available during viewfinder photography: Option Description For stationary subjects. Focus point is selected Single-point manually; camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only. For non-stationary subjects. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point using multi Dynamic-area selector (0 76), but camera will focus based on...
  • Page 99 In modes other than i, j, and (, the following AF-area modes can be selected in live view: Option Description Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects; the selected subject is indicated by a double Face- yellow border (if multiple priority AF...
  • Page 100 Option Description Use the multi selector to position the focus point over your subject and press J to start tracking. The focus point will track the selected subject as it Subject- moves through the frame. tracking AF To end tracking, press J again. Note that the camera may be unable to track subjects if they move quickly, leave the frame or are obscured by other objects, change visibly in size, color, or brightness, or are too...
  • Page 101 ❚❚ Choosing the AF-Area Mode Follow the steps below to choose the AF-area mode. Display AF-area mode options. Press the P button, then highlight the current AF-area mode in the information display and press J. P button Viewfinder photography Live view Choose an AF-area mode.
  • Page 102 Using Autofocus in Live View The desired results may not be achieved with teleconverters (0 252). Note that in live view, autofocus is slower and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses. The focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus. The camera may be unable to focus in the following situations: •...

  • Page 103: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing in AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C focus modes (0 69), making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus point in the final composition.
  • Page 104 Lock focus. AF-A and AF-C focus modes (viewfinder Shutter-release button photography): With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q), press the A (L) button (w) to lock focus. Focus will remain locked while the A (L) button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button.

  • Page 105: Manual Focus

    Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus is not available or does not produce the desired results (0 72). Select manual focus. If the lens is equipped with an A-M, M/A-M, or A/M-M mode switch, slide the switch to M. A-M mode switch M/A-M mode switch If the lens is not equipped with a focus-mode switch, select...
  • Page 106 ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder (Viewfinder Photography) The viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the 11 focus points). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is...
  • Page 107 Live View Press the X button to zoom in for precise focus in live view (0 38). X button More on Photography...

  • Page 108: Image Quality And Size

    Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 323).
  • Page 109 Display image quality options. Press the P button, then highlight the current image quality in the information display and press J. P button Choose a file type. Highlight an option and press J. NEF (RAW) Images Selecting NEF (RAW) for Image quality fixes Image size at Large (0 86).

  • Page 110: Image Size

    Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from # Large, $ Medium, or % Small: Image size Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) # Large 6000 × 4000 50.8 × 33.9/20 × 13.3 $ Medium 4496 × 3000 38.1 × 25.4/15.0 × 10 % Small 2992 ×...

  • Page 111: Using The Built-In Flash

    Using the Built-in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. Auto Pop-up Modes In i, k, p, n, o, S, T, U, and ' modes, the built-in flash automatically pops up and fires as required. Choose a flash mode.
  • Page 112 ❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available: • No (auto): When lighting is poor or the subject is backlit, the flash pops up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required. Not available in o mode. •...

  • Page 113: Manual Pop-Up Modes

    Manual Pop-up Modes In P, S, A, and M modes, the flash must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised. Raise the flash. Press the M (Y) button to raise the flash. M (Y) button Choose a flash mode.
  • Page 114 ❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available: • N (fill flash): The flash fires with every shot. • Nj (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash fires with every shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.
  • Page 115 Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. The Built-in Flash For information on the lenses that can be used with the built-in flash, see page 258.
  • Page 116 Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. Aperture at ISO equivalent of Approximate range 800 1600 3200 6400 1.0–6.0 3ft 4in.–19ft 8in. — 0.7–4.2 2ft 4in.–13ft 9in. — — 0.6–3.0 2ft–9ft 10in. — —...

  • Page 117: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. Choosing Auto allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions;...
  • Page 118 Choose an ISO sensitivity. Highlight an option and press J. 94 More on Photography...

  • Page 119: Remote Control Photography

    Remote Control Photography Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control The optional ML-L3 remote control (0 269) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface.
  • Page 120 Frame the photograph. Check focus by pressing the shutter- release button halfway. Take the photograph. From a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less, aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at the infrared receiver on the camera (0 2) and press the ML-L3 shutter- release button.
  • Page 121 The Camera Shutter-Release Button If an ML-L3 remote release mode is selected and the shutter is released by pressing the camera shutter-release button, the camera will function in single-frame release mode. Exiting Remote Control Mode Remote control mode is cancelled automatically if no photograph is taken before the time selected for the Remote on duration (ML-L3) option in the setup menu (0 208).

  • Page 122: P, S, A, And M Modes

    P, S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed and Aperture P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description Recommended for snapshots and in other Programmed auto situations in which there is little time to (0 99) adjust camera settings.

  • Page 123: Mode P (Programmed Auto)

    Mode P (Programmed Auto) This mode is recommended Mode dial for snapshots or whenever you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations.
  • Page 124 Flexible Program In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial (“flexible program”). Rotate the dial right for large apertures (low f-numbers) and fast shutter speeds, left for small apertures (high f-numbers) and slow shutter speeds.

  • Page 125: Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)

    Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) This mode lets you control shutter speed: choose fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion, slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects. The camera automatically adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. Fast shutter speeds (e.g., Slow shutter speeds (e.g., 1 s) blur 1600 freeze motion.
  • Page 126 Choose a shutter speed. Rotate the command dial to choose the desired shutter speed: rotate right for faster speeds, left for slower speeds. Command dial 102 P, S, A, and M Modes...

  • Page 127: Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)

    Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In this mode, you can adjust aperture to control depth of field (the distance in front of and behind the main subject that appears to be in focus). The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers, e.g.
  • Page 128 Choose an aperture. Rotate the command dial left for larger apertures (lower f-numbers), right for smaller apertures (higher f- numbers). Command dial 104 P, S, A, and M Modes...

  • Page 129: Mode M (Manual)

    Mode M (Manual) In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speeds of “Bulb” and “Time” are available for long time- exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks (0 107). Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial P, S, A, and M Modes...
  • Page 130 Choose aperture and shutter speed. Checking the exposure indicator (see below), adjust shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial (right for faster speeds, left for slower). To adjust aperture, keep the E (N) button pressed while rotating the command dial (left for larger apertures/lower f-numbers and right for smaller apertures/higher f-numbers).

  • Page 131: Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)

    Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. • Bulb (A): The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is Length of exposure: 35 s pressed all the way down. Use a tripod Aperture: f/25 to prevent blur.
  • Page 132 ❚❚ Bulb Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial Choose the shutter speed. Rotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb (A). Command dial Take the photograph. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera all the way down. Take your finger from the shutter- release button when the exposure is complete.
  • Page 133 ❚❚ Time Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial Choose the shutter speed. Rotate the command dial left to choose a shutter speed of “Time” (&). Command dial Open the shutter. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or optional remote control all the way down.
  • Page 134 ML-L3 Remote Controls If you will be using an ML-L3 remote control, select one of the following remote control modes as described on page 95: " (Delayed remote (ML-L3)) or # (Quick-response remote (ML-L3)). Note that pictures will be taken in “Time” mode even when “Bulb”/ A is selected for shutter speed.

  • Page 135: Exposure

    Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure. Method Description Produces natural results in most situations. The camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets L Matrix metering exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and distance. Classic meter for portraits. Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area.
  • Page 136 Display metering options. Press the P button, then highlight the current metering method in the information display and press J. P button Choose a metering method. Highlight an option and press J. Spot Metering If e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode during viewfinder photography (0 74), the camera will meter the center focus point.

  • Page 137: Autoexposure Lock

    Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using M (Center-weighted metering) and N (Spot metering) to meter exposure; note that autoexposure lock is not available in i or j mode. Lock exposure. Shutter-release button Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter- release button halfway.
  • Page 138 Recompose the photograph. Keeping the A (L) button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure: Mode Setting Shutter speed and aperture Programmed auto (flexible program;...

  • Page 139: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker (0 297). In general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker. It is most effective when used with M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) (0 111).
  • Page 140 To choose a value for exposure compensation, keep the E (N) button pressed and rotate the command dial until the desired value is selected in the viewfinder or information display. E (N) button Command dial Information display –0.3 EV +2 EV Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0.

  • Page 141: Flash Compensation

    Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections (0 299).
  • Page 142 Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is also available with optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; see page 262). The flash compensation selected with the optional flash unit is added to the flash compensation selected with the camera.

  • Page 143: Preserving Detail In Highlights And Shadows

    Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day.
  • Page 144 Choose an option. Highlight On or Off and press J. Active D-Lighting With some subjects, you may notice uneven shading, shadows around bright objects, or halos around dark objects. Active D-Lighting is not available with movies. “Active D-Lighting” Versus “D-Lighting” Active D-Lighting adjusts exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range, while the D-Lighting option in the retouch menu (0 235) brightens shadows in images after shooting.

  • Page 145: White Balance

    White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source: Option Description Automatic white balance adjustment.
  • Page 146 Display white balance options. Press the P button, then highlight the current white balance setting in the information display and press J. P button Choose a white balance option. Highlight an option and press J. 122 P, S, A, and M Modes...
  • Page 147 The Shooting Menu White balance can be selected using the White balance option in the shooting menu (0 190), which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (0 124) or measure a value for preset white balance (0 126). The I Fluorescent option in the White balance menu can be used to select the light source from the bulb types shown at...

  • Page 148: Fine-Tuning White Balance

    Fine-Tuning White Balance White balance can be “fine-tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image. White balance is fine-tuned using the White balance option in the shooting menu. Display fine-tuning options.
  • Page 149 White Balance Fine-Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a “warm” setting such as J (incandescent) is selected will make photographs slightly “colder” but will not actually make them blue. “Mired”...

  • Page 150: Preset Manual

    Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: Method Description Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that Measure...
  • Page 151 Select Yes. The menu shown at right will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. The camera will enter preset measurement mode. When the camera is ready to measure white balance, a flashing D (L) will appear in the viewfinder and information display.
  • Page 152 Check the results. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, the message shown at right will be displayed and a will flash in the viewfinder and the camera will return to shooting mode. To return to shooting mode immediately, press the shutter-release button halfway.
  • Page 153 Measuring Preset White Balance If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end in the time selected for the Auto off timers option in the setup menu (0 207). Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time; the existing value will be replaced when a new value is measured.
  • Page 154 ❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory card. Select Preset manual. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options.
  • Page 155 Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold the X button. Copy white balance. Press J to set preset white balance to the white balance value for the highlighted photograph. P, S, A, and M Modes...

  • Page 156: Picture Controls

    Picture Controls Picture Controls are preset combinations of image processing settings that include sharpening, clarity, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue. You can select a Picture Control to match the scene or customize settings to suit your creative intent. Selecting a Picture Control Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene.
  • Page 157 Display Picture Control options. Press the P button, then highlight the current Picture Control and press J. P button Select a Picture Control. Highlight a Picture Control and press P, S, A, and M Modes...

  • Page 158: Modifying Picture Controls

    Modifying Picture Controls Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. Select a Picture Control. Highlight Set Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2.
  • Page 159 ❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Description Mute or heighten the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). Quick adjust Not available with Neutral, Monochrome, or Flat Picture Controls. Control the sharpness of outlines. Select A to adjust Sharpening sharpening automatically according to the type of scene.
  • Page 160 “A” (Auto) Results for auto sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position and size of the subject relative to the frame. Switching Between Manual and Auto Press the X button to switch back and forth between manual and auto (A) settings for sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation.
  • Page 161 Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available: Option Description Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the Yellow brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red more contrast than orange.

  • Page 162: Recording And Viewing Movies

    Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view mode. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 10) indicates that movies can not be recorded.
  • Page 163 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone (0 2); be careful not to obstruct the microphone Movie-record button during recording. Except in i and j Recording indicator modes, exposure can be locked by pressing the A (L) button (0 113)
  • Page 164 Maximum Length The maximum length for individual movie files is 4 GB (for maximum recording times, see page 141); note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 269). Recording Movies Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or with subjects that are in motion, particularly if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves horizontally at high speed through...

  • Page 165: Movie Settings

    Movie Settings The camera offers the following movie options. • Frame size/frame rate and Movie quality: The maximum length varies with the options selected. Movie quality Frame size/frame rate Maximum length L 1920×1080; 60p 10 min. M 1920×1080; 50p N 1920×1080; 30p O 1920×1080;...
  • Page 166 • Wind noise reduction: Select On to enable the low-cut filter for the built-in microphone, reducing noise produced by wind blowing over the microphone (note that other sounds may also be affected). • Manual movie settings: Choose On to allow manual adjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity when the camera is in mode M.
  • Page 167 The Live View Display The movie crop can be viewed during live view by pressing the R button to select the “show movie indicators”, “hide indicators”, or “framing grid” display (0 8). When movie indicators are displayed, you can access the following movie settings by pressing the P button: movie frame size/quality, white P button...

  • Page 168: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 152). Press J to start playback; your current position is indicated by the movie progress bar. 1 icon Length Current position/total length Movie progress bar Guide Volume The following operations can be performed: Description Pause...
  • Page 169 Description Rotate the command dial to skip Skip 10 s ahead or back 10 s. Press X to increase volume, W (Q) to X/W (Q) Adjust volume decrease. Press K or 1 to exit to full-frame Return to full- frame playback playback.

  • Page 170: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option Description Choose start/end Create a copy from which unwanted point footage has been removed. g Save selected frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. Trimming Movies To create trimmed copies of movies: Display a movie full frame.
  • Page 171 Select Choose start/end point. Press the P button, then highlight Choose start/end point and press 2. P button Select Start point. To create a copy that begins from the current frame, highlight Start point and press J. The frames before the current frame will be removed when you save the copy in Step 9.
  • Page 172 Confirm the new start point. If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or back, rotate the command dial). Choose the end point. Press A (L) to switch from the start point (w) to the end point (x) selection tool and then select the closing frame as described in Step 5.
  • Page 173 Save the copy. Highlight Save as new file and press J to save the copy to a new file. To replace the original movie file with the edited copy, highlight Overwrite existing file and press J. Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card.

  • Page 174: Saving Selected Frames

    Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: Pause the movie on the desired frame. Play the movie back as described on page 144, pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause. Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy.
  • Page 175 Create a still copy. Press 1 to create a still copy of the current frame. Save the copy. Highlight Yes and press J to create a fine-quality (0 84) JPEG copy of the selected frame. Save Selected Frame JPEG movie stills created with the Save selected frame option can not be retouched.

  • Page 176: Playback And Deletion

    Playback and Deletion Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. K button Description Press 2 to view photographs in order View additional recorded, 4 to view photographs in photographs reverse order.

  • Page 177: Thumbnail Playback

    Thumbnail Playback To display images in “contact sheets” of 4, 9, or 72 images, press the W (Q) button. W (Q) W (Q) Full-frame Thumbnail playback Calendar playback playback Description Use multi selector or command dial Highlight images to highlight pictures. Press J to display the highlighted View highlighted image...

  • Page 178: Calendar Playback

    Calendar Playback To view images taken on a selected date, press the W (Q) button when 72 images are displayed. W (Q) W (Q) Date list Thumbnail list Full-frame Thumbnail playback Calendar playback playback The operations that can be performed depend on whether the cursor is in the date list or the thumbnail list: Description W (Q)

  • Page 179: The P Button

    The P Button Pressing the P button in full-frame, thumbnail, or calendar playback displays the options listed below. Highlight items and press 2 to view options. • Rating: Rate the current picture (0 169). • Retouch (photographs only): Use the P button options in the retouch menu (0 227) to create a retouched copy of the...

  • Page 180: Photo Information

    Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full- frame playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. Note that “image only”, shooting data, RGB histograms, highlights, and overview data are only displayed if corresponding option is selected for Playback display options (0 187).
  • Page 181 ❚❚ File Information Protect status.......168 Image quality ........ 84 Retouch indicator .......228 Image size........86 Upload marking ....155, 189 Time of recording ....25, 205 Frame number/total number of Date of recording....25, 205 images Folder name......... 219 File name ........221 Rating ..........
  • Page 182 ❚❚ RGB Histogram Histogram (RGB channel). In all Histogram (green channel) histograms, horizontal axis gives Histogram (blue channel) pixel brightness, vertical axis White balance......121 number of pixels. White balance fine-tuning ..124 Histogram (red channel) Preset manual......126 Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X.
  • Page 183 Histograms Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications. Some sample histograms are shown below: If the image contains objects with a wide range of brightnesses, the distribution of tones will be relatively even. If the image is dark, tone distribution will be shifted to the left.
  • Page 184 ❚❚ Shooting Data Metering ........111 Flash type ......197, 262 Shutter speed ........ 98 Commander mode Aperture.......... 98 Flash mode.......88, 90 Shooting mode ..32, 48, 51, 98 Flash control ........ 197 ISO sensitivity ......93 Flash compensation....117 Exposure compensation ...115 Camera name Focal length........261 Lens data...
  • Page 185 White balance ......121 Color space ........194 White balance fine-tuning ..124 Picture Control ......132 Preset manual......126 * Items displayed vary with Picture Control selected. Noise reduction......195 Retouch history......227 Active D-Lighting ...... 119 Image comment ......211 Vignette control ......
  • Page 186 Name of photographer ... 212 Copyright holder ...... 212 * Copyright information is only displayed if recorded with the photograph using the Copyright information option in the setup menu. 162 Playback and Deletion...
  • Page 187 ❚❚ Overview Data Rating ..........169 Frame number/total number of images Metering ........111 Upload marking ....155, 189 Shooting mode ..32, 48, 51, 98 Protect status.......168 Shutter speed ........ 98 Retouch indicator .......228 Aperture.......... 98 Camera name ISO sensitivity ......93 Image comment indicator..211 Focal length .........
  • Page 188 ❚❚ Location Data The latitude, longitude, and other location data are supplied by and vary with the smart device (0 221). In the case of movies, the data give the location at the start of recording. 164 Playback and Deletion...

  • Page 189: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full- frame playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail or calendar playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: Description Press X to zoom in to maximum of approximately 38×...
  • Page 190 Description Rotate command dial to view same location View other in other images at current zoom ratio. images Playback zoom is cancelled when a movie is displayed. Cancel zoom and return to full-frame Cancel zoom playback. Change protect See page 168 for more information. status ❚❚...
  • Page 191 ❚❚ Face Zoom To zoom in on a face detected by the camera, press the P button in the zoom display and then highlight Face zoom and press J. P button The current subject is indicated by a white frame in the navigation window. Press X or W (Q) to zoom in or out, or use the multi selector to view other faces.

  • Page 192: Protecting Photographs From Deletion

    Protecting Photographs from Deletion Press the A (L) button to protect the current picture from accidental deletion. Protected files are marked with a P icon and can not be deleted using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 201).

  • Page 193: Rating Pictures

    Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Ratings can also be viewed in ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D. Rating is not available with protected images. Rating Individual Pictures Select an image. Display or highlight the image. Display playback options.

  • Page 194: Rating Multiple Pictures

    Rating Multiple Pictures Use the Rating option in the playback menu to rate multiple pictures. Select Rating. Highlight Rating in the playback menu and press 2. Rate pictures. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures (to view the currently highlighted picture full frame, press and hold the X button) and keeping the W (Q) button pressed, press 1 or 3 to choose a rating of from zero to...

  • Page 195: Deleting Photographs

    Deleting Photographs To delete the current photograph, press the O button. To delete multiple selected photographs, all photographs taken on a selected date, or all photographs in the current playback folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered.

  • Page 196: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures taken on a selected date n Select date (0 173).
  • Page 197 ❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date Select dates. Highlight a date and press 2 to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date. Selected dates are indicated by check marks. Repeat as desired to select additional dates; to deselect a date, highlight it and press 2.

  • Page 198: Slide Shows

    Slide Shows The Slide show option in the playback menu is used to display a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 187). Select Slide show. Highlight Slide show in the playback menu and press 2. Start the slide show.
  • Page 199 The dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends. Select Restart to restart or Exit to return to the playback menu. Playback and Deletion...

  • Page 200: Slide Show Options

    Slide Show Options Before starting a slide show, you can use the options in the slide show menu to select the images displayed by type or rating and choose how long each image is displayed. • Image type: Choose from Still images and movies, Still images only, Movies only, and By rating.

  • Page 201: 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 202: Copying Pictures To The Computer

    Copying Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed ViewNX-i (0 177). Connect the USB cable. After turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory card is inserted, connect a USB cable (available separately) as shown and then turn the camera on. USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the computer;...
  • Page 203 If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically, confirm that the camera is connected and then launch Image Capture (an application that comes with OS X) and select Nikon Transfer 2 as the application that opens when the camera is detected.
  • Page 204 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. 180 Connections...

  • Page 205: Printing Photographs

    Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 303) connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using a USB cable (available separately). 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 206: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    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 (0 165; press K to exit zoom). To view six pictures at a time, press the W (Q) button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press X to display the highlighted picture full frame.

  • Page 207: Printing Multiple Pictures

    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. • Print select: Select pictures for printing. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button) and keeping the W (Q) button pressed, press 1 or 3 to choose the number of prints.

  • Page 208: Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Viewing Pictures on TV The optional High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (0 268) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. Connect to camera Connect to high-definition device (choose cable with connector for HDMI device) Tune the device to the HDMI channel, then turn the camera...
  • Page 209 ❚❚ Choosing an Output Resolution To choose the format for images output to the HDMI device, select HDMI > Output resolution in the camera setup menu (0 199). If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select the appropriate format. ❚❚...

  • Page 210: Camera Menus

    Camera Menus D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab. G button Playback Menu Options The playback menu contains the following options: Option Default Delete — Playback folder Playback display options —...

  • Page 211: Playback Folder

    G button ➜ D playback menu Choose a folder for playback: Option Description Pictures in all folders created with the D3400 will be visible D3400 during playback. Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback. Only photos in the folder currently selected for Storage...

  • Page 212: 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 D button. Auto Image Rotation G button ➜ D playback menu Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in ViewNX-i or in Capture NX-D.

  • Page 213: Rotate Tall

    Rotate Tall G button ➜ D playback menu If On is selected, “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures will be automatically rotated for display in the monitor (pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation will still be displayed in landscape orientation). Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review.

  • Page 214: C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options

    C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab. G button Shooting Menu Options The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Default Reset shooting menu — Image quality JPEG normal Image size Large...
  • Page 215 Option Default Auto distortion control Focus mode Viewfinder Auto-servo AF Live view/movie Single-servo AF AF-area mode n, 1, 2, 3 Single-point AF Viewfinder Dynamic-area AF Other modes Auto-area AF k, l, p, o Face-priority AF Live view/ Normal-area AF movie Other modes Wide-area AF Built-in AF-assist illuminator...

  • Page 216: Reset Shooting Menu

    Reset Shooting Menu G button ➜ C shooting menu Select Yes to reset shooting menu settings. Reset Shooting Options Selecting Yes for Reset shooting menu also restores Picture Control settings to their default values (0 134) and resets the following: Option Default Release mode...
  • Page 217 ❚❚ Auto ISO Sensitivity control This option is available with type E and G lenses (0 253) when the camera is in P, S, A, or M mode. If Off is selected, ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user (0 93). When On is chosen, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the value selected by the user.

  • Page 218: Color Space

    Maximum Sensitivity/Minimum Shutter Speed When auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled, Maximum sensitivity the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed graphics in the information display show the maximum sensitivity and minimum shutter speed. Minimum shutter speed Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Note that ISO sensitivity may be raised automatically when auto ISO sensitivity control is used in combination with slow sync flash modes (available with the built-in flash and the optional flash units listed on page 262), possibly preventing the camera from selecting slow shutter...

  • Page 219: Noise Reduction

    Noise Reduction G button ➜ C shooting menu Select On to reduce noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog). Noise reduction takes effect at all ISO sensitivities, but is most noticeable at higher values. The time required for processing at shutter speeds slower than about 1 s roughly doubles;...

  • Page 220: Auto Distortion Control

    Auto Distortion Control G button ➜ C 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 221: Flash Cntrl For Built-In Flash/Optional Flash

    Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash/Optional Flash G button ➜ C shooting menu Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash in P, S, A, and M modes. When an optional SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300 flash unit is attached and turned on, this option changes to Optional flash and is used to choose the flash mode for the optional flash unit.

  • Page 222: Optical Vr

    TTL Flash Control The following types of flash control are supported when a type E or G lens is used in combination with the built-in flash (0 87) or optional flash units (0 262). • i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Information from the 420-pixel RGB sensor is used to adjust flash output for a natural balance between the main subject and the background.

  • Page 223: 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 Setup Menu Options The setup menu contains the following options: Option Default Reset setup options — Format memory card —...
  • Page 224 Option Default Remote on duration (ML-L3) 1 min Lock mirror up for cleaning — Image Dust Off ref photo — Image comment — Copyright information — Beep Flicker reduction Auto Buttons Assign Fn button ISO sensitivity Assign AE-L/AF-L button AE/AF lock Shutter-release button AE-L AF activation Enable...

  • Page 225: Reset Setup Options

    Option Default Eye-Fi upload Enable Conformity marking — Slot empty release lock Release locked Reset all settings — Firmware version — 1 Default varies with country of purchase. 2 Not available when battery is low. 3 Available only with lenses that support this item. 4 Only available when compatible Eye-Fi memory card is inserted (0 224).

  • Page 226: Date Stamp

    Highlight Yes. To exit without formatting the memory card, highlight No and press Press J. A message will be displayed while the card is formatted. Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until formatting is complete.

  • Page 227: Information Display

    At settings other than Off, the selected option is indicated by a d icon in the information display. Date Stamp The date is recorded in the order selected for Time zone and date (0 205). The imprinted data may be cropped out or rendered illegible in copies created when images are retouched (0 227).
  • Page 228 Enter additional dates or edit existing dates. To change a date or enter additional dates, highlight a slot, press 2, and enter a date as described above. Choose a date. Highlight a slot in the date list and press J. Choose a date counter format.

  • Page 229: Time Zone And Date

    Time Zone and Date G button ➜ B setup menu Change time zones, synchronize the clock with the clock on a smart device, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off. Option Description Choose a time zone.

  • Page 230: Info Display Format

    Info Display Format G button ➜ B setup menu Choose an information display format (0 6). Formats can be chosen separately for auto, scene, and special effects modes and for P, S, A, and M modes. Classic Graphic Select a shooting mode option. Highlight AUTO/SCENE/EFFECTS or P/S/A/M and press 2.

  • Page 231: Auto Off Timers

    Auto off Timers G button ➜ B setup menu This option determines how long the monitor remains on if no operations are performed during menu display and playback (Playback/menus), while photographs are displayed in the monitor after shooting (Image review), and during live view (Live view), and how long the standby timer, viewfinder, and information display remain on when no operations are performed (Standby timer).

  • Page 232: Self-Timer

    Self-Timer G button ➜ B setup menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay and the number of shots taken. • Self-timer delay: Choose the length of the shutter-release delay. • Number of shots: Press 1 and 3 to choose the number of shots taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed (from 1 to 9;...

  • Page 233: 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 online help). Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a type E or G lens is mounted on the camera.
  • Page 234 Acquire Image Dust Off reference data. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. The monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is pressed. If the reference object is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data and the message shown at right...

  • Page 235: Image Comment

    Image Comment G button ➜ B setup menu Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D. The comment is also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information display (0 161). The following options are available: •...

  • Page 236: 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 237: Beep

    Beep G button ➜ B setup menu Choose the pitch (High or Low) of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses and in self-timer and remote-control modes. Select Off to prevent the beep from sounding. The current setting is shown in the information display: 3 is displayed when the beep is on, 2 when it is off.

  • Page 238: Buttons

    Buttons G button ➜ B setup menu ❚❚ Assign Fn Button Choose the role played by the Fn button. Fn button Option Description Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the Image command dial to select image quality and size quality/size (0 84).
  • Page 239 ❚❚ Assign AE-L/AF-L Button Choose the role played by the A (L) button. A (L) button Option Description Focus and exposure lock while the A (L) button AE/AF lock is pressed. Exposure locks while the A (L) button is AE lock only pressed.

  • Page 240: Rangefinder

    Rangefinder G button ➜ B setup menu Choose On to use the exposure indicator to determine whether the camera is correctly focused in manual focus mode (0 81; note that this function is not available in shooting mode M, when the exposure indicator instead shows whether the subject is correctly exposed).

  • Page 241: Manual Focus Ring In Af Mode

    Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode G button ➜ B setup 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; this is known as “autofocus with manual override”...

  • Page 242: File Number Sequence

    File Number Sequence G button ➜ B setup menu When a photograph 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 243: Storage Folder

    Storage Folder G button ➜ B setup menu Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored. ❚❚ Selecting Folders by Folder Number Choose Select folder by number. Highlight Select folder by number and press 2. Choose a folder number. Press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit, press 1 or 3 to change.
  • Page 244 ❚❚ Selecting Folders from a List 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 245: File Naming

    File Naming G button ➜ B setup menu Photographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space (0 194), “_DSC”, followed by a four-digit number and a three- letter extension (e.g., “DSC_0001.JPG”).

  • Page 246: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode G button ➜ B setup menu Select Enable to disable the wireless features of Eye-Fi cards and Bluetooth connections to smart devices. Connect to Smart Device G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust settings for connection to smart devices.

  • Page 247: 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 248: 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 249: Conformity Marking

    When an Eye-Fi card is inserted, its status is indicated by an icon in the information display: • d: Eye-Fi upload disabled. • e: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no pictures available for upload. • f (static): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting to begin upload. •...

  • Page 250: Slot Empty Release Lock

    Slot Empty Release Lock G button ➜ B setup menu If Release locked is selected, the shutter-release button is only enabled when a memory card is inserted in the camera. Selecting Enable release allows the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be recorded (they will however be displayed in the monitor in demo mode).

  • Page 251: 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 Retouch Menu Options 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 252: Creating Retouched Copies

    Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: Display retouch options. Highlight the desired item in the retouch menu and press 2. Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). Retouch The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices.
  • Page 253 Creating Retouched Copies During Playback To create a retouched copy of the picture currently displayed in full- frame playback (0 152), press P, then highlight Retouch and press 2 and select a retouch option (Image overlay excluded). Retouching Copies Most options can be applied to copies created using other retouch options, although with the exceptions of Image overlay and Edit movie >...

  • Page 254: Nef (Raw) Processing

    NEF (RAW) Processing G button ➜ N retouch menu Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera.
  • Page 255 Choose settings for the JPEG copy. Adjust the settings listed below. Note that white balance and vignette control are not available with pictures created with image overlay (0 241), and that the effects of exposure compensation may differ from those that might have been expected when the photograph was taken.

  • Page 256: 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 in the following table. Description Press the X button to increase the size of Increase size of crop the crop.

  • Page 257: 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 size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies...
  • Page 258 Choose pictures. Highlight Select image and press 2. Highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the W (Q) button to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). Selected pictures are marked by a 1 icon. Press J when the selection is W (Q) button complete.

  • Page 259: D-Lighting

    D-Lighting G button ➜ N retouch menu D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before D-Lighting D-Lighting (U Portrait disabled) (M Portrait enabled) Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed; the effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph.

  • Page 260: Quick Retouch

    Quick Retouch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of enhancement. Press J to copy the photograph.

  • Page 261: Straighten

    Straighten G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a straightened copy of the selected image. Press 2 to rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in increments of approximately 0.25 degrees, 4 to rotate it counterclockwise (note that edges of the image will be trimmed to create a rectangular copy).

  • Page 262: 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 263: Filter Effects

    Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Description Creates the effect of a skylight Skylight filter, making the picture less blue. Creates a copy with warm tone Warm filter filter effects, giving the copy a “warm”...

  • Page 264: Monochrome

    Monochrome G button ➜ N retouch menu Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selected image; press 1 to increase color saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a monochrome copy.

  • Page 265: 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 overlays created in an imaging application.
  • Page 266 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. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display.

  • Page 267: Color Outline

    Save the overlay. Press J while the preview is displayed to save the overlay. After an overlay is created, the resulting image will be displayed full-frame in the monitor. Image Overlay The overlay has the same photo info as the photograph selected for Image 1.

  • Page 268: Photo Illustration

    Photo Illustration G button ➜ N retouch menu Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster effect. Press 2 or 4 to make outlines thicker or thinner. Press J to save the retouched copy. Before After Color Sketch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy of a photograph that resembles a sketch made with colored pencils.

  • Page 269: Miniature Effect

    Miniature Effect G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame. Press Description Press W (Q) to choose orientation of area that is...

  • Page 270: Selective Color

    Selective Color G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color. Select Selective color. Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu and press 2. Select a photograph. Highlight a photograph and press J (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button).
  • Page 271 Highlight the color range. Color range Rotate the command dial to highlight the color range for the selected color. Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final photograph. Choose from values between 1 and 7;...

  • Page 272: Painting

    Painting G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy which emphasizes detail and color for a painterly effect. Press J to save the retouched copy. Before After 248 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies...

  • Page 273: Side-By-Side Comparison

    Side-by-side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if the retouch menu is displayed by pressing the P button and selecting Retouch when a copy or original is played back full frame. Select a picture. Select a retouched copy (shown by a Z icon) or a photograph that has been retouched in full-frame...
  • Page 274 Compare the copy with the original. Options used to create The source image is displayed on the copy 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 275: Recent Settings

    m Recent Settings To display the recent settings menu, press G and select the m (recent settings) tab. G button The recent settings menu lists the 20 most recently used settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select.

  • Page 276: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. Compatible Lenses Compatible CPU Lenses This camera supports autofocus with AF-P and type E and G AF-S lenses only.
  • Page 277 4 The shift knob for the PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED may contact the camera body when the lens is revolved. 5 Shifting and/or tilting the lens interferes with exposure. 6 Can not be used with shifting or tilting. 7 Optimal exposure will only be achieved if the lens is at maximum aperture and the lens is not shifted or tilted.

  • Page 278: Compatible Non-Cpu Lenses

    “Incompatible Accessories and Non- CPU Lenses, ” below. Camera setting Focus Mode MF (with electronic Other Lens/accessory rangefinder) modes AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon — — Series E lenses Non-AI lenses — — 2, 3 Medical NIKKOR 120mm f/4 —...
  • Page 279 Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can be used with the D3400: • TC-16A AF teleconverter • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11) • Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8, OP 10mm f/5.6) •...
  • Page 280 AF-Assist Illumination The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 0.5–3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.); when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of 18– 200 mm and remove the lens hood. AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses: •...
  • Page 281 At ranges under 1 m (3 ft 4 in.), the following lenses may block the AF- assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor: • AF-S DX NIKKOR 10–24mm f/3.5–4.5G ED • AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR •...
  • Page 282 The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used with lenses with focal lengths of 18–300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens (see the illustration below), while lenses that block the subject’s view of the red-eye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction.

  • Page 283: Minimum Distance

    Minimum distance Lens Zoom position without vignetting 28 mm 1.5 m/ 5 ft AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17–55mm 35 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 4 in. f/2.8G IF-ED 45–55 mm No vignetting 24 mm 1.5 m/ 5 ft AF-S NIKKOR 18–35mm f/3.5–4.5G ED 28–35 mm No vignetting 24 mm...
  • Page 284 Minimum distance Lens Zoom position without vignetting 50 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 4 in. AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8E ED VR 70 mm No vignetting 24 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 4 in. AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED 28–120 mm No vignetting 24 mm 1.5 m/ 5 ft...
  • Page 285 The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed by the D3400, in contrast, is 23.5 × 15.6 mm, meaning that the angle of view of a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the D3400.

  • Page 286: The Nikon Creative Lighting System (Cls)

    The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography. The built-in flash will not fire when an optional flash unit is attached. ❚❚ CLS-Compatible Flash Units...
  • Page 287 z z z — z — — i-TTL i-TTL Quick wireless flash z z z — z — — [A:B] control Auto aperture/ %A/A — — — — — — — Non-TTL auto z z z — z — — Manual z z z —...
  • Page 288 Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikon- authorized service representative for more information.
  • Page 289 Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D3400 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals.
  • Page 290 The SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction, while the SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the following restrictions: • SB-5000: In the case of 24–135 mm AF lenses, AF-assist illumination is available with the focus points shown at right.

  • Page 291: Other Accessories

    • Filters intended for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D3400 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use C-PL or C-PL II circular polarizing filters instead. • NC filters are recommended for protecting the lens.
  • Page 292 • DK-5 Eyepiece Cap (0 68): Prevents light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in the photograph or interfering with exposure. • DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses: Lenses are available with –1 diopters of –5, –4, –3, –2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m when the camera diopter adjustment control is in the neutral –1...
  • Page 293 ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control (0 95): The ML-L3 uses a 3 V CR2025 battery. Remote controls Pressing the battery-chamber latch to the right (q), insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber (w). Ensure that the battery is inserted in the correct orientation (r).

  • Page 294: 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-5A 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 295 Connect the EH-5b AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and the power cable to the DC socket (r). A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.

  • Page 296: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area.

  • Page 297: Image Sensor Cleaning

    If you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearing in photographs, the sensor can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the sensor be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Charge the battery.
  • Page 298 Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the sensor. Dirt that can not 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 299 Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services).

  • Page 300: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions

    Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
  • Page 301 Cleaning: 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 camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly.
  • Page 302 Notes on the monitor: The monitor is constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.
  • Page 303 If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. • Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. Failure...
  • Page 304 • Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. Note that on cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease.

  • Page 305: Available Settings

    Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. Note that some settings may be unavailable depending on the options selected. P, S, T U ' ( 3 A, M — — z z —...

  • Page 306: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.

  • Page 307: Shooting (All Modes)

    Shooting (All Modes) Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders. Shutter-release disabled: • Memory card is locked, full, or not inserted (0 13, 292). • Release locked is selected for Slot empty release lock (0 226) and no memory card is inserted (0 13).
  • Page 308 AF-assist illuminator does not light: • AF-assist illuminator does not light if AF-C is selected for autofocus mode (0 69) or if continuous-servo autofocus is selected when the camera is in AF-A mode. Choose AF-S. If an option other than e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode, select center focus point (0 74, 76).
  • Page 309 Noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appears in photos: • Bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, and lines can be reduced by lowering ISO sensitivity. • Use the Noise reduction option in the shooting menu to limit the occurrence of bright spots or fog in photos taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s (0 195).
  • Page 310 Smudges appear in photographs: Clean front and rear lens elements. If problem persists, clean the image sensor manually (0 273) or contact a Nikon-authorized service representative. Date is not imprinted on photos: An NEF (RAW) option is selected for image quality (0 85, 202).

  • Page 311: Shooting (P, S, A, M)

    Can not measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (0 128). Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance: Image was not created with D3400 (0 130). Effects of Picture Control differ from image to image: A (auto) is selected for sharpening, clarity, contrast, or saturation.

  • Page 312: Playback

    Playback NEF (RAW) image is not played back: Photo was taken at image quality of NEF (RAW)+JPEG (0 84). Can not view pictures recorded with other cameras: Pictures recorded with other makes of camera may not be displayed correctly. Some pictures are not displayed during playback: Select All for Playback folder (0 187).

  • Page 313: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth The memory card access lamp (0 36) lights when the camera is off: The camera is transmitting data to a smart device. This is not a malfunction. Can not connect to wireless printers and other wireless devices: This camera can connect only to devices to which the SnapBridge app has been installed.

  • Page 314: Error Messages

    (flashes) replace battery. battery. This battery cannot be used. It does not communicate properly with this camera. To Use Nikon-approved battery. use the camera safely, (flashes) choose a battery designated for use in this camera. Initialization error. Turn camera off, remove and...
  • Page 315 “write” position. position. • Use approved card. • Format card. If problem persists, card may be damaged. Contact Nikon-authorized service representative. • Error creating new folder. This memory card Delete files or insert new cannot be used. Card memory card.
  • Page 316 Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution • Reduce quality or size. j/A/s • Delete photographs. Card is full (flashes) • Insert new memory card. Camera can not focus using ● — autofocus. Change composition (flashes) 72, 81 or focus manually. • Use a lower ISO sensitivity. •...
  • Page 317 Error. Press shutter — release button again. Nikon-authorized service representative. Start-up error. Contact (flashes) a Nikon-authorized Consult Nikon-authorized service — service representative. representative. Metering error Unable to start live Wait for the internal circuits to view. —...
  • Page 318 Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution File can not be played back on Cannot display this — — file. camera. Images created with other — Cannot select this file. devices can not be retouched. • Movies created with other devices can not be edited. This movie cannot be —...

  • Page 319: Specifications

    Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Type Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) Effective angle of view Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5× that of lenses with FX format angle of view Effective pixels 24.2 million...
  • Page 320 Viewfinder Viewfinder Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical Frame coverage Magnification Approx. 0.85 × (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m –1 18 mm (–1.0 m –1 ; from center surface of Eyepoint viewfinder eyepiece lens) –1 Diopter adjustment –1.7–+0.5 m...
  • Page 321 Exposure Metering TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor Metering method • Matrix metering: 3D color matrix metering II (type E and G lenses) • Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame • Spot metering: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point •...
  • Page 322 Focus Autofocus Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5–3 m/1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.) Detection range –1 – +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F) Lens servo •...
  • Page 323 Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Nikon CLS supported System (CLS) Sync terminal AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately) White balance...
  • Page 324 Movie File format H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding Video compression Audio recording format Linear PCM Audio recording device Built-in monaural microphone; sensitivity adjustable ISO sensitivity ISO 100–25600 Monitor 7.5-cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot (VGA) TFT LCD Monitor with 170 ° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness adjustment Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or...
  • Page 325 • Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
  • Page 326 Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
  • Page 327 • Exif version 2.3: The D3400 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.3, a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif-compliant printers.
  • Page 328 HDMI Licensing LLC. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nikon Corporation is under license. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 329 FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project (http://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. MIT License (HarfBuzz) Portions of this software are copyright © 2016 The HarfBuzz Project (http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights reserved. Certificates Technical Notes...

  • Page 330: Af-P Dx Nikkor 18-55Mm F/3.5-5.6G Vr And Af-P Dx Nikkor 18-55Mm F/3.5-5.6G Lenses

    Focal length mark Rear lens cap These retractable lenses are for use exclusively with DX format Nikon digital SLR cameras; SLR film cameras and D3-series, D2-series, D1-series, D700, D300-series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70-series, D60, D50, D40-series, D7000, D5100, D5000, D3200, D3100, D3000 digital SLR cameras are not supported.
  • Page 331 ❚❚ Focus The focus mode can be selected using camera controls (0 69). Autofocus Focus is adjusted automatically when the camera is in autofocus mode (0 69). The focus ring can also be used to focus the camera if the shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway (or if the AF-ON button is kept pressed);...
  • Page 332 (shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built-in flash). Shadow Vignetting Minimum distance Camera Zoom position without vignetting 18 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. D5500/D5300/D5200/ 24, 35, 45, and D3400/D3300 No vignetting 55 mm 308 Technical Notes...
  • Page 333 ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR, AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR Only) When an AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR is mounted on the camera, vibration reduction can be enabled or disabled using the Optical VR option in the shooting menu (0 198). If On is selected, vibration reduction will take effect whenever the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 334 ❚❚ Supplied Accessories • LC-55A 55 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap • Rear Lens Cap ❚❚ Compatible Accessories • 55 mm screw-on filters • LF-4 Rear Lens Cap • CL-0815 Lens Case • HB-N106 Bayonet Hood Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood ) as shown in Figure q and then rotate alignment mark ( the hood (w) until the ●...
  • Page 335 ❚❚ Specifications Type G AF-P DX lens with built-in CPU and F Type mount 18–55 mm Focal length f/3.5–5.6 Maximum aperture Lens construction 12 elements in 9 groups (2 aspherical lens elements) Angle of view 76° – 28° 50´ Graduated in millimeters (18, 24, 35, 45, 55) Focal length scale Distance information Output to camera...

  • Page 336: Af-P Dx Nikkor 70-300Mm F/4.5-6.3G Ed Vr And Af-P Dx Nikkor 70-300Mm F/4.5-6.3G Ed Lenses

    Zoom ring........34 Rear lens cap Focal length scale These lenses are for use exclusively with DX format Nikon digital SLR cameras; SLR film cameras and D3-series, D2-series, D1-series, D700, D300-series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70-series, D60, D50, D40-series, D7000, D5100, D5000, D3200, D3100, D3000 digital SLR cameras are not supported.
  • Page 337 ❚❚ Focus The focus mode can be selected using camera controls (0 69). Autofocus and rangefinder features are supported at all focal lengths. When using this lens, ignore any sections of the camera manual listing autofocus and rangefinder restrictions for lenses with a maximum aperture slower than f/5.6.
  • Page 338 ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR, AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300 mm f/4.5–6.3G ED VR Only) When an AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300 mm f/4.5–6.3G ED VR is mounted on the camera, vibration reduction can be enabled or disabled using the Optical VR option in the shooting menu (0 198).
  • Page 339 ❚❚ Supplied Accessories • LC-58 58 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap • Rear Lens Cap ❚❚ Compatible Accessories • 58 mm screw-on filters • LF-4 Rear Lens Cap • CL-1020 Lens Case • HB-77 Bayonet Hood Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood ) as shown in Figure q and then rotate alignment mark ( the hood (w) until the ●...
  • Page 340 ❚❚ Specifications Type G AF-P DX lens with built-in CPU and F Type mount Focal length 70–300 mm Maximum aperture f/4.5–6.3 Lens construction 14 elements in 10 groups (including 1 ED lens element) 22° 50´ – 5° 20´ Angle of view Graduated in millimeters (70, 100, 135, 200, 300) Focal length scale Distance information...

  • Page 341: Af-S Dx Nikkor 55-200Mm F/4-5.6G Ed Vr Ii Lenses

    Retractable lens barrel button ... 16 Rear lens cap Focal length scale Focal length mark This retractable lens is for use exclusively with DX format Nikon digital cameras. ❚❚ Focus Focus mode is determined by the camera focus mode and the position of the lens A-M mode switch (0 81).
  • Page 342 ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) Vibration reduction can be enabled by sliding the vibration reduction switch to ON and takes effect whenever the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Vibration reduction reduces blur caused by camera shake, allowing shutter speeds up to 4.0 stops slower than would otherwise be the case and increasing the range of shutter speeds available.
  • Page 343 ❚❚ Supplied Accessories • LC-52 52 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap • Rear Lens Cap ❚❚ Compatible Accessories • 52 mm screw-on filters • LF-4 Rear Lens Cap • CL-0915 Flexible Lens Pouch • HB-37 Bayonet Hood Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood ) as shown in Figure q and then rotate alignment mark ( the hood (w) until the ●...
  • Page 344 Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
  • Page 345 Lens Care • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To remove smudges and fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers.
  • Page 346 A Note on Wide- and Super Wide-Angle Lenses Autofocus may not provide the desired results in situations like those shown below. 1 Objects in the background occupy more of the focus point than the main subject: If the focus point contains both foreground and background objects, the camera may focus on the background and the subject may be...

  • Page 347: Memory Card Capacity

    Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 16 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I card at different image quality and size settings. No. of Buffer Image quality Image size File size images capacity...

  • Page 348: Battery Life

    Battery Life The movie footage or number of shots that can be recorded with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time menus are displayed. Sample figures for EN-EL14a (1230 mAh) batteries are given below.
  • Page 349 • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses • Repeatedly zooming in and out with an AF-P lens. To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL14a batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.

  • Page 350: Index

    Index 6 (Face-priority AF) ......75 Symbols 7 (Wide-area AF) ....... 75 i (Auto mode) ......5 , 32 8 (Normal-area AF) ......75 j (Auto (flash off) mode) ... 5 , 32 9 (Subject-tracking AF) ....76 k (Portrait) ........5 , 48 L (Matrix metering) .......111 l (Landscape) ........
  • Page 351 AF activation ........215 CEC ............185 AF-area mode ........74 Center-weighted metering ..111 AF-assist illuminator ..73 , 196 , 256 Charger ....... 12 , 267 , 302 AF-C ............69 Choose start/end point ....146 AF-F ............70 Clock ..........25 , 205 AF-S ..........69 , 70 Clock battery ........
  • Page 352 D-Lighting .......... 235 f-number ..........103 Dynamic-area AF ........74 Focal length ........261 Focal length scale ..306 , 312 , 317 Focal plane mark ........ 82 Focus ..........69 – 83 Edit movie ......... 146 , 150 Focus indicator ..... 35 , 79 , 82 Electronic rangefinder ....
  • Page 353 Large (Image size) ......86 Neutral (Set Picture Control) ..132 Lens ........15 , 252 , 306 Nikon Transfer 2 .......179 Lens focus ring ..81 , 306 , 312 , 317 No. of copies (PictBridge) ....182 Lens mount ......2 , 15 , 82 Noise reduction ........195...
  • Page 354 PictBridge ........181 , 303 Reset shooting menu .....192 Picture Controls ...... 132 , 134 Resize ...........233 Playback ........40 , 152 Retouch menu ........227 Playback display options ....187 Retractable lens barrel button ..16 , Playback folder ........ 187 17 , 306 , 317 Playback information ...156 , 187 RGB ..........
  • Page 355 Spot metering ........111 sRGB ............. 194 Warm filter (Filter effects) .....239 Standard (Set Picture Control) ..132 WB ............121 Standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital White balance ........121 SLR ..........198 , 262 Wide-area AF ........75 Standby timer ......37 , 207 Wind noise reduction .....142 Start printing (PictBridge) ...182 , 183 Storage folder ........
  • Page 356 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. SB8B02(11) 6MB35411-02...

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