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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual...
  • Page 2 Technical N otes - Camera Care, Options, and Resources This chapter covers the following topics: Compatible Lenses ............pg. 370 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) ......pg. 377 Other Accessories ............pg. 385 Caring for the Camera ........... pg. 391 Storage ..................pg.
  • Page 3 CPU lenses (particularly types G and D) are recommended for use with the D700. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring.
  • Page 4 9 When focusing atminimum focus distance with AF 80-200mm f/2.8, AF 35- 70mm f /2.8, AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 <New>, or AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lens a t maximum zoom, in-focus indicator may b e displayed when image onmatte screen inviewfinder isnot i nfocus. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder isinfocus.
  • Page 5 CPU lenses and accessories. Focusmode I Metering system M (with SC ] electronic I A /_]D_Tl_Colo_r:[ E -_ Lens/accessory ..rangefinder) AI-, AI-modified, Nikkor Nikon Series E lenses _ MedicaI-Nikkor 120ram Reflex-Nikkor PC-Nikkor AI-type Teleconverter PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment Auto...
  • Page 6 12Requires PK-12 orPK-13 auto e xtension ring. P B-6D may b e required depending oncamera orientation. 13Use p reset aperture. Inaperture-priority auto e xposure mode, set a perture using focusing attachment before determining exposure and taking photograph. •PF-4 Reprocopy Outfit requires PA-4 Camera Holder.
  • Page 7 ED, the flash will be unable to light the entire subject at all ranges. The built-in flash can also be used with AI-, Al-modified Nikkor, Nikon Series Eand non-CPU lenses with a focal length of24-300mm. AI 50- 300ram f/4.5, modified AI 50-300ram f/4.5, and AI-S 50-300ram...
  • Page 8 _I_ Red-Eye Reduction Lenses that block the subject's view of the AF-assist illuminator interfere with red-eye reduction. _I_ AF-Assist Illumination The AF-assist illuminator can be used with lenses with focal lengths of 24- 200 mm. AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses: •...
  • Page 9 Calculating Picture Angle The D700 can be used with Nikon lenses for 35mm (135) format cameras. If Auto DX crop is on (the default setting) and a 35mm format lens is attached, the picture angle will be the same as a frame of 35mm film (36.0 x 23.9 mm);...
  • Page 10 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 Creative Lighting...
  • Page 11 II CLS-Compatible FlashUnits The DTO0 can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units: the SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200, and SU-800. The SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, and SB-R200 The principal features of these flash units are listed below..°4 Feature .......
  • Page 12 Guide Number To calculate the range of the flash at full power, divide the Guide Number by the aperture. For example, at ISO I00 the SB-800 has a Guide Number of 38 m or 125 ft. (35 mm zoom head position); its range atan aperture f/5.6 is 38+5.6 or about 6.8 meters (or in feet, 125+5.6 =approximately...
  • Page 13 The following features are available with the SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200, and SU-800: Flash unit I Commander Remote sB oo Flash mode sB-8oo B , oo i-TTL i-TTLbalancedfill-flash for digital SLR Auto aperture Non-TTLauto v '2 Distance-prioritymanual Manual Repeating flash Auto FPH igh-SpeedSync7 FVlock AF-assistfor multi-area AF8...
  • Page 14 Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. If they are set to TTL, the camera shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can be taken. _-s°i3_80D°X. _ ' SB-30,SB-27 !, SB22S'SB22' SB,21B2, SB-20, SB.29S2...
  • Page 15 [I_ Notes on Optional Speedlights Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the Speedlight supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System, refer to the section on CLS- compatible digital SLR cameras. The D700 is not included in the "digital SLR" category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals.
  • Page 16 Do not use other panels such as diffusion panels, as this may produce incorrect exposure. _I_ Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent...
  • Page 17 Flash Contacts The D700 is equipped with an accessory shoe for attaching optional flash units directly to the camera and a sync terminal that allows flash units to be connected via a sync cable. II The AccessoryShoe Use the accessory shoe to mount optional flash units directly on the camera without sync cable (pg.
  • Page 18 The EN-EL3e can be recharged using an MH-18a or MH-18 quick charger. • Multi-PowerBattery PackMB-DIO:The MB-DIO takes one rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e, EN-EL4a, or EN-EL4 Li-ion battery or eight AA alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or nickel- manganese batteries. A BL-3 battery-chamber cover is Powersources required when using EN-EL4a or EN-EL4 batteries.
  • Page 19 DK-17C Diopter-Adjustment V iewfinderLenses (with Safety Lock): T o accommodate individual differences in vision, viewfinder lenses are available with diopters of -3, -2, O, +1, +2 m 1. Use diopter adjustment lenses only if the desired focus can not be achieved with the built-in diopter adjustment...
  • Page 20 _-_!_-• Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-in, slip-in, and rear-interchange. Use Nikon filters; filters manufactured by other makers may interfere with autofocus or electronic range finding. • The D700 can not be used with linear polarizing filters.
  • Page 21 (pg. 342) on have been modified after shooting. Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software. Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer connected to the Internet. • BodyCap:The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder...
  • Page 22 D700 is equipped with a ten- pin remote terminal for remote control and automatic Remote photography. The terminal terminal ..acce Sories proviclecl with a cap, wnicn protects contacts when the terminal not in use. The following accessories be used (all lengths are approximate): ="=A_c_c_es_sor_ ,=!=...

  • Page 23: Approved Memory Cards

    II Approved Memory Cards The following Type I CompactFlash memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D700: Extreme SDCFX4 8 GB, 4 GB, 2 GB Extreme SDCFX3 SanDisk 8 GB, 4 GB, 2 GB, 1 GB Ultra SDCFH Standard...
  • Page 24 Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, replace the monitor cover, remove the battery, and store the battery 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 25 The Low-Pass Filter The image sensor that acts as the camera's picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moire. If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in photographs, you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu.
  • Page 26 Select Clean now. Highlight Clean now and press I_. The message shown at right will be displayed while cleaning is in progress. The message shown at right will be displayed when cleaning complete. II "Cleanat Startup/Shutdown" Select Clean at startup/ shutdown.
  • Page 27 If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (pg. 395) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession,...
  • Page 28 Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter. A reliable power source is required when inspecting cleaning the low-pass filter.
  • Page 29 Do not use a blower- brush, as the bristles could damage the filter. 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 filter.
  • Page 30 End cleaning inspection immediately. 1_ Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the low-pass filter during production shipping.
  • Page 31 Keepaway fromstrong magneticfields: Donotdrop: T he product may Do not use or store this device in malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic Keepdry: This product is not radiation or magnetic fields.
  • Page 32 Donot touchthe shuttercurtain:The Cleaning:When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently shutter curtain is extremely thin remove dust and lint, then wipe and easily damaged. Under no gently with a soft, dry cloth. After circumstances should you exert using the camera at the beach or pressure on the curtain, poke it seaside, wipe offany...
  • Page 33 Notesonthe monitor:The monitor Turnthe productoff beforeremovingor disconnecting the powersource:Do not may contain a few pixels that are unplug the product or remove the always lit or that do not light. This is common to all TFT LCD monitors battery while the product is on or and does not indicate a while images are being recorded...
  • Page 34 Charge the battery before use. Batteries: Dirt on the battery When taking photographs terminals can prevent the camera important occasions, ready a spare from functioning and should be EN-EL3e battery and keep it fully removed with a soft, dry cloth before use.
  • Page 35 If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. mmDJsplay _-_T'T"IT"IT"IT"IT'TPr°obie°m _':_'_ Solution - °Ti_°a_)°e "_:'...
  • Page 36 II Shooting Problem Solution Page Camera takes time to turn Delete files or folders. Memory card is full or not 41,47 inserted. CPU lens with aperture ring attached but aperture not locked at highest f-number. IfFE E is displayed in control panel, select Shutter-release disabled.
  • Page 37 Problem _--_' '_'i'_' '_'i'_' 'So/ul:ion_--_°_ i_]=_ -_ Page'2 °'° Flash in use. Flash sync speed can be selected using Custom Setting el (Flash sync speed); when using Full range of shutter speeds not available, optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 Speedlight, choose 1/ 320 s (Auto FP) or 1/250 s (Auto FP) for full range of shutter...
  • Page 38 Problem Solution Page 06,278 Choose lower ISO sensitivity turn high ISO noise reduction Randomly-spaced bright pixels ("noise") appear in Shutter speed is slower than 1 s: photos. use long exposure noise reduction. Camera is in focus mode C. Center focus point is not selected for single-point AF or dynamic- area AF.
  • Page 39 So/ut°ion ' _-_--------_= -°Page'_°_--- Can not measure white balance. Subject is too dark or too bright. Image can not be selected as source for preset white Image was not created with D700. balance. • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image White balance bracketing...
  • Page 40 II Playback Problem Solution Page Flashing areas appear in images Press • or • to choose photo Shooting data appear 220,264 information displayed, or change on images settings for Display mode. A graph appears during playback. NEF (RAW) image is Photo was taken at image quality of NEF + JPEG.
  • Page 41 Can not copy picture Windows 2000 Professional. Use card to computer using reader to copy pictures from memory Nikon Transfer. card. II Miscellaneous Solution Page Date of recording Set camera clock. not correct. Some options are not available at certain...
  • Page 42 (largest (blinks) f-number). aperture. Ready a fully-charged Low battery. spa re battery. Recharge or replace • Battery exhausted. battery. Contact Nikon- Battery can not be authorized service used. representative, Replace the battery, An extremely xxiii, 32, exhausted or recharge...
  • Page 43 Indicator Problem Solution Page Camera clock is not set. Set camera clock. No lens attached, non-CPU lens attached without specifying Aperture value will be maximum aperture. displayed if maximum Aperture shown in aperture is specified. stops from maximum aperture. Camera unable to focus using autofocus.
  • Page 44 _-_'d_&_'i _ i_i: _ !ii ! ii i ii ii i <_ii i _i_/i_i }_:_ ii _I _ : _i _//_ _{_!_ _::_i_ii_//i {_ i i i ii _i}::i :_,/_ _i/}! _i_!>: iI/_:}_i i! _i_ _/_i }:ii_i _ !! i i_!_i_i_ i}/ii! i_:_ _.tr_l%,_--:-...
  • Page 45 FuLL at current settings, or • Delete photographs. (blinks) (blinks) camera has run out of • Insert new memory file or folder numbers. card. Release shutter. If error persists or appears Camera malfunction. frequently, consult Nikon-authorized service representative.
  • Page 46 No memory 1- _F-1 confirm that card is detect memory card. card. correctly inserted. • Use Nikon- • Error accessing memory card. approved card. Thismemory card cannot • Check that contacts be used. are clean. If card is Cardmay be...
  • Page 47 _-i i_,o_,_=ln,d=i_iator_ I_o , _,_-! :ontrol Problem i Solution Page panel Thiscardisnot Format memory card Memory card has formatted. F o r or insert new 41,43 not been formatted Format the iblinks) for use in camera. memory card. card. Select folder containing images No images on...
  • Page 48 Indicator _:! i i ii _i_i:iiii!il i _i:i_i iii:i_ii i_ £ £ Control Monitor panel Solution Page Memory card does Images created with Cannotselect not contain images other devices can not thisfile. that can be be retouched. retouched. Check printer. resume, select 244 _ Printer error.
  • Page 49 Indicator Control Problem Monitor panel Solution Page Check ink Check ink. To resume, 244* Inkerror. select Continue. supply. Replace ink and 244" Printer is out of ink. Outof ink. select Continue. * See printer manual for more information.
  • Page 50 The Appendix covers the following topics: • Defaults ....................pg.418 • Memory Card Capacity ..............pg. 423 • Exposure Program ................pg. 426 • Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range ........p g. 427...
  • Page 51 Defaults The following defaults are restored either with a two-button reset or using Reset shooting menu or Reset custom settings. II DefaultsRestored with a Two-ButtonReset(pg. 196) 7 =_u _=_ _°_° _ _i_ _=O_ption- Default JPEG normal Shooting Image size (pg. 69) Focus point (pg.
  • Page 52 II DefaultsRestoredwith ResetShooting Menu (pg.271) i Option Default File naming (pg. 274) Image quality (pg. 64) JPEG normal Image size (pg. 69) Large Image area (pg. 58) JPEG compression (pg. 67) Size priority NEF (RAW) recording (pg. 67) Lossless compressed White balance (pg.
  • Page 53 II Defaults Restored with ResetCustomSettings (pg.282) _ ..Default AF-C priority selection (pg. 283) Release a2 AF-S priority selection (pg. 284) Focus a3 Dynamic AF area (pg. 285) 9 points a4 Focus tracking with lock-on (pg. 287) Normal a5 AF activation (pg.
  • Page 54 Beep (pg. 298) High grid display (pg. 298) _ps iP_ °29_ d4 _mode shooting speed (pg. 299) 3 fps dS_x[ continuous release (pg. 299) d6 _ number sequence (pg. 300) d7 _ooting info display (pg. 301) Auto d8 _Hlumination (pg. 302) d9 Exposure delay mode (pg.
  • Page 55 Option fl -'.6.'. switch (pg. 318) Multi selector center button (pg. 318) Select center focus point Thumbnail on/off f3 Multi selector (pg. 319) Do nothing f4 Photo info/playback (pg. 320) Assign FUNC. button (pg. 320) None button press Auto bracketing IFUNC.
  • Page 56 Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 2 GB SanDisk Extreme IV (SDCFX4) card at different image quality, image size, and image area settings. II FXFormat(36 x 24) ImageArea 7 Imagequality Imagesize Filesize2...
  • Page 57 II DXFormat(24 x 16) Image Area 7 ='-_i°ma_e_q_u°;ii_-_!!:°=_°_;g_;_;_;_-_°--_ii_;i_e°_ - _No_"_oi_;g_;_ _ _u_ff_p_i_r_° NEF (RAW), Lossless 5.7 MB compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Lossless 7.0 MB compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), 4.7 MB Compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), 6.0 MB Compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), Uncompressed, 8.1 MB 12-bit...
  • Page 58 d5--Max. Continuous Release (pg. 299) The maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst can be set to any amount between 1 and 100.
  • Page 59 Exposure Program The exposure program for programmed auto is shown in the following graph: ISO200; lens with maximum aperture off/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g.,AF 50mm f/1.4 D) "_ /_" "//////JX//////// ,,4 _._ "//////1 /_////// ,,5.6_._; _//////I //X///!/ ,,6 _; "//////I////X f/11 ,///...
  • Page 60 Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range The range of the built-in flash varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. The built-in flash has a minimum range ofO.6 m (2 ft.). In programmed auto exposure mode (mode P), the maximum aperture (minimum f-number) is limited according to ISO...
  • Page 61 II Nikon D700Digital Camera 4,256 x 2,832 (L) 3,184 x 2,120 (M) 2,128 x 1,416 (S) • DXformat (24 x 16) image area 2,784 x 1,848 (L) 2,080 x 1,384 (M) 1,392 x 920 (S) Filef0nnat • NEF(RAW): 12 or 14 bit, Iossless compressed,...
  • Page 62 Viewfinder Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder Frame coverage Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical Magn]fJcat[on='T_'_°°q_7_°_ Approx. 0.72 x (50-mm f/1.4 lens at infinity,-I .0 m -I) Eyepoint 18 mm (-I .0 m -I) F0cusing screen Ships with type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark Vl screen with AF area brackets...
  • Page 63 _JIL, ....11_:_'_, ''_'_111_ _J _°J_: __''°'_ J 11L_,_ 1111_ L_'_°_ _11_i_11_,,,_, ,_ Frameadvancerate • With EN-EL3e:From _ to up to 5 fps (CL); up to 5 fps (CH) • With optional MB-DIO multi-power battery packand EN-EL4a/EN- EL4orAAbatteries or with optional EH-Sa/EH-S ACadapter: From to up to 7 fps (CL);...
  • Page 64 ISOsensitivity ISO 200-6400 in steps of I/3, I/2, or I EV. Can also be set to Rec0mmendedExP0sureapprox. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or I EV (ISO 100 equivalent) below ndex) or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, I EV, or 2 EV (I SO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400.
  • Page 65 Flashc0ntro! * TTL:i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 1,005-segment ROB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400 • Autoaperture: Available with SB-900, SB-800 and CPU lens • N0n-TTLaut0: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22s •...
  • Page 66 Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish Battery One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL3e battery B_ _er°y_ a_ _ = =_° _ =_ =_ :_ow rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e, EN-EL4a, or EN-EL4 Li-ion battery or eight AA alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or nickel- manganese batteries; EN-EL4a/EN-EL4 and AA batteries available separately;...
  • Page 67 20 °C (68 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice.
  • Page 68 Supported Standards • DCFVersion 2.0:The Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • 9POF:Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory...
  • Page 69 Battery Life The number of shots that can be taken with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, and how the camera is used. In the case of AA batteries, capacity also varies with make and storage conditions; some batteries can not be used.
  • Page 70 • Using the optional WT-4 wireless transmitter • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.
  • Page 71 Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in bold. Symbols AF-C priority selection, 283 73, 96, 287, 291 AF-ONbutton, :_: Switch, AF-On for MB-DI0, AF), 74, 75 ["](Single-point AF-S priority selection, 284 E,)](Dynamic-area AF), 74, 75, 285 After delete, 265 E_](Auto-area AF), 74, 75 A-M switch, 36...
  • Page 72 Bracketing order, 317 adjustment control, 45 Built-in AF-assist illuminator, Display mode, 264 Bulb, 122, 124 D-Lighting, Burst, 200, 299, 321 DPOF, 243, 249, 253, 435 Dust off ref photo, 337 DX format (24x16), 59 C, 72, 79, 283, 285 Dynamic AF area, 285 Camera Control Pro 2, 239, 388 51 points (3D-tracking), Capture NX 2, 64, 172, 337, 388...
  • Page 73 Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in bold. modeling, 115, 315 data, 214, 229 monitor pre-flash, 184, 193 GPS, 213 GPS data, 229 range, 307, 427 ready indicator, 103, 185, 193 sync speed, 118, 305, 306 HDMI, 257, 435 sync terminal, HDMI, 333...
  • Page 74 Long exp. NR, 277 Compressed, 67 Lossless compressed, M, 72, 81, 94, 121 Uncompressed], M (medium), Nikon Transfer, 238 Magenta, 144, 358 No memory card?, 329 Manage Picture Control, 168 Non-CPU lens data, 210 Manual, 72, 81, 94, 121 Matrix, 112, 113,295...
  • Page 75 Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in bold. Photo info/playback, low speed, 84, 86, 91,299 PictBridge, 244, 435 dial, 85 Picture angle, 58, 376 lock release, 85 Picture Controls, 160 live view, 89 Playback, SS, 217 mirror up, 104 folder, 263 self-timer,...
  • Page 76 Frame interval, 266 network, 242, 385 transmitter, 242, 385 Slow sync, 188 Speedlight, Wireless transmitter, Spot, 112, 295 World time, 39, 334 Date and time, 39, 334 Date format, 40, 334 Television, 255, 333 Daylight saving time, 39, 334 Ten-pin remote terminal, 213, 389 Thumbnail, Time zone, 39, 334 TIFF (RGB), 64...
  • Page 77 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. NIKONCORPORATION Fuji Bldg., 2-3 Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 100-8331, Japan Printed...

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