DIGITAL CAMERA

Nikon Z 7
Nikon Z 6

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for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without
User's Manual (with Warranty)
written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.

• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.

AMA16941 • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read
Printed in Europe “For Your Safety” (page xvi).
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SB8J01(11) • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible

6MOA1611-01 place for future reference.
Choose from 3 different manuals.

 For a guide to basic shooting and playback, read:

The User’s Manual (this manual)
Master basic camera operations as well as features
specific to this camera.
• Table of Contents ............................................................ iv
• Getting to Know the Camera....................................... 1
• First Steps..........................................................................27
• Basic Photography and Playback .............................41
• Basic Settings ..................................................................53
• Shooting Controls..........................................................69
• The i Button ....................................................................91
• Troubleshooting.......................................................... 157

 For information on wireless connections, read:

The Network Guide (pdf)
Learn how to use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to connect the
camera to a computer or a smart device such as
smartphone or tablet. •

Also included is information on such topics as the tasks that can be

accomplished using a WT-7 wireless transmitter.

The Network Guide is available from the Nikon Download Center.

nikon download center Z 7 Z6
Z 7: https:// Z 6: https://
downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
en/products/492/Z_7.html en/products/493/Z_6.html
 Z 7 Model Name: N1710
Z 6 Model Name: N1711
 For a guide to all aspects of camera operation, read:
The Reference Manual (pdf)
In addition to the material covered in the User’s
Manual (this manual), the Reference Manual details
the options available in the camera menus and
covers such topics as connecting the camera to other
devices (for information on wireless networks, see the Network Guide).
Among the topics covered in the Reference Manual are:
• Basic shooting and playback
operations
• Advanced shooting options
• The camera menus
• Connecting to computers, printers,
and HDMI devices
• Flash photography using optional
flash units

The Reference Manual is available from the Nikon Download Center in pdf
format.
nikon download center Z 7 Z6
Z 7: https:// Z 6: https://
downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
en/products/492/Z_7.html en/products/493/Z_6.html

The Reference Manual can also be viewed online in html format.

nikon online manual Z 7 Z6
https://onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/z7_z6/en/

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 Package Contents
Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera.
BF-N1 body cap

DK-29 rubber eyecup

(comes attached to
camera, 0 186)
Camera
EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion EH-7P charging AC adapter (Z 7
battery with terminal cover only; supplied with a plug
MH-25a battery charger (comes adapter attached in countries or
with either an AC wall adapter or regions where required; shape
power cable of a type and shape depends on country of sale—
that varies with the country or 0 29)
region of sale) HDMI/USB cable clip (0 188)
AN-DC19 strap UC-E24 USB cable
Warranty (printed on the back BS-1 accessory shoe cover
cover of this manual) (0 187)
User’s Manual
Memory cards are sold separately. Purchasers of lens or mount
adapter kits should confirm that the package contains a lens or
mount adapter (manuals for the lens or adapter may also be
provided).

The Nikon Download Center

In addition to the Reference Manual, you can also visit the
Nikon download center to download product manuals,
firmware updates, and software such as ViewNX-i.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

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About This Manual
This manual is for use with both the Z 7 and Z 6. The illustrations show
the Z 7.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following
symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before

D using this product.

This icon marks tips, additional information you may find

A helpful when using this product.

0 This icon marks references to other sections in this manual.

Menu items, options, and messages that appear in the camera displays
are shown in bold. Throughout this manual, the display in camera
monitor and viewfinder during shooting is referred to as the “shooting
display”; in most cases, the illustrations show the monitor.
Throughout this manual, smartphones and tablets are referred to as
“smart devices”.

Camera Settings
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.

A For Your Safety

Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions
in “For Your Safety” (0 xvi).

Nikon User Support

Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to-date with the
latest product information. You will find answers to frequently asked
questions (FAQs) and can contact us for technical assistance.
https://www.europe-nikon.com/support

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 Table of Contents
Package Contents.......................................................................... ii
For Your Safety............................................................................xvi
Notices...........................................................................................xx
Getting to Know the Camera 1

Parts of the Camera.......................................................................1

Camera Body............................................................................................ 1
The Control Panel................................................................................... 5
The Monitor and Viewfinder .............................................................. 6
Camera Controls ............................................................................8
The Viewfinder ........................................................................................ 8
The Monitor Mode Button .................................................................. 8
Touch Controls......................................................................................10
The DISP Button .....................................................................................15
The Sub-Selector ..................................................................................17
The AF-ON Button...................................................................................17
The Command Dials............................................................................17
The G Button ....................................................................................18
The i Button (i Icon) ........................................................................21
The Function Buttons (Fn1 and Fn2) ...............................................24
First Steps 27

Attach the Camera Strap............................................................27

Charge the Battery ......................................................................28
The Battery Charger ............................................................................28
Charging AC Adapters........................................................................29
Insert the Battery and a Memory Card ....................................32
Attach a Lens ................................................................................36
Choose a Language and Set the Clock ....................................38

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Basic Photography and Playback 41

Taking Photographs (b Mode) ................................................ 41

Shooting Movies (b Mode).......................................................45
Basic Playback..............................................................................49
Viewing Movies .................................................................................... 49
Deleting Unwanted Pictures ........................................................... 51
Basic Settings 53

Focus.............................................................................................. 53
Choosing a Focus Mode.................................................................... 53
AF-Area Mode ....................................................................................... 55
The Touch Shutter............................................................................... 58
Manual Focus ........................................................................................ 60
White Balance ..............................................................................62
Silent Photography.....................................................................66
Rating Pictures............................................................................. 67
Protecting Pictures from Deletion ........................................... 68
Shooting Controls 69

The Mode Dial..............................................................................69

P: Programmed Auto .......................................................................... 70
S: Shutter-Priority Auto ...................................................................... 70
A: Aperture-Priority Auto................................................................... 71
M: Manual................................................................................................ 71
User Settings: U1, U2, and U3 Modes............................................... 73
Long Time-Exposures (Mode M) ..................................................... 76
The S (ISO Sensitivity) Button .............................................. 78
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control ............................................................ 80
The E (Exposure Compensation) Button ............................... 81
The c/E (Release Mode/Self-Timer) Button......................... 83
The Self-Timer....................................................................................... 86

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 The Sub-Selector..........................................................................88
Focus-Point Selection.........................................................................88
Autoexposure (AE) Lock ....................................................................88
Focus Lock ..............................................................................................88
The i Button 91

Using the i Menu ........................................................................91

The Photo-Mode i Menu ...........................................................92
Set Picture Control...............................................................................93
White Balance........................................................................................98
Image Quality ..................................................................................... 104
Image Size............................................................................................ 106
Flash Mode .......................................................................................... 107
Metering ............................................................................................... 108
Wi-Fi Connection............................................................................... 109
Active D-Lighting .............................................................................. 110
Release Mode...................................................................................... 111
Vibration Reduction ......................................................................... 112
AF-Area Mode..................................................................................... 113
Focus Mode......................................................................................... 113
The Movie-Mode i Menu........................................................ 114
Set Picture Control............................................................................ 115
White Balance..................................................................................... 115
Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality ............................ 116
Microphone Sensitivity ................................................................... 118
Choose Image Area .......................................................................... 119
Metering ............................................................................................... 120
Wi-Fi Connection............................................................................... 120
Active D-Lighting .............................................................................. 120
Electronic VR ....................................................................................... 120
Vibration Reduction ......................................................................... 121
AF-Area Mode..................................................................................... 121
Focus Mode......................................................................................... 121

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Menu List 123

A Camera Menus
More information on camera menus is available in a Reference Manual,
available for download from:
Z 7: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/
492/Z_7.html

Z 6: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/
493/Z_6.html

You can also consult the online manual, located at:

https://onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/z7_z6/en/

D The Playback Menu: Managing Images...........................123

Delete.....................................................................................................123
Playback folder ...................................................................................123
Playback display options ................................................................124
Image review.......................................................................................124
After delete ..........................................................................................124
After burst, show................................................................................124
Rotate tall..............................................................................................124
Slide show ............................................................................................124
Rating.....................................................................................................124
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options...............125
Reset photo shooting menu..........................................................125
Storage folder .....................................................................................125
File naming ..........................................................................................125
Choose image area ...........................................................................125
Image quality ......................................................................................126
Image size.............................................................................................126

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 NEF (RAW) recording ....................................................................... 126
ISO sensitivity settings .................................................................... 126
White balance..................................................................................... 127
Set Picture Control............................................................................ 128
Manage Picture Control.................................................................. 129
Color space.......................................................................................... 129
Active D-Lighting .............................................................................. 129
Long exposure NR............................................................................. 129
High ISO NR ......................................................................................... 129
Vignette control................................................................................. 129
Diffraction compensation .............................................................. 129
Auto distortion control ................................................................... 130
Flicker reduction shooting............................................................. 130
Metering ............................................................................................... 130
Flash control........................................................................................ 130
Flash mode .......................................................................................... 130
Flash compensation ......................................................................... 130
Focus mode......................................................................................... 131
AF-area mode ..................................................................................... 131
Vibration reduction .......................................................................... 131
Auto bracketing................................................................................. 131
Multiple exposure ............................................................................. 131
HDR (high dynamic range) ............................................................ 131
Interval timer shooting ................................................................... 132
Time-lapse movie.............................................................................. 132
Focus shift shooting......................................................................... 132
Silent photography .......................................................................... 132

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1 The Movie Shooting Menu:
Movie Shooting Options ....................................................133
Reset movie shooting menu..........................................................133
File naming ..........................................................................................133
Choose image area ...........................................................................133
Frame size/frame rate ......................................................................133
Movie quality.......................................................................................134
Movie file type ....................................................................................134
ISO sensitivity settings.....................................................................134
White balance .....................................................................................134
Set Picture Control ............................................................................135
Manage Picture Control ..................................................................136
Active D-Lighting...............................................................................136
High ISO NR..........................................................................................136
Vignette control .................................................................................136
Diffraction compensation...............................................................136
Auto distortion control....................................................................137
Flicker reduction ................................................................................137
Metering................................................................................................137
Focus mode .........................................................................................137
AF-area mode......................................................................................137
Vibration reduction...........................................................................137
Electronic VR........................................................................................138
Microphone sensitivity ....................................................................138
Attenuator............................................................................................138
Frequency response .........................................................................138
Wind noise reduction.......................................................................138
Headphone volume..........................................................................138
Timecode..............................................................................................138

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 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings............ 139
Reset custom settings ..................................................................... 139
a Autofocus ......................................................................................... 139
a1 AF-C priority selection ...................................................... 139
a2 AF-S priority selection ...................................................... 139
a3 Focus tracking with lock-on ........................................... 139
a4 Auto-area AF face detection .......................................... 139
a5 Focus points used .............................................................. 139
a6 Store points by orientation............................................. 139
a7 AF activation ........................................................................ 140
a8 Limit AF-area mode selection........................................ 140
a9 Focus point wrap-around................................................ 140
a10 Focus point options ........................................................ 140
a11 Low-light AF ...................................................................... 140
a12 Built-in AF-assist illuminator........................................ 140
a13 Manual focus ring in AF mode .................................... 141
b Metering/exposure....................................................................... 141
b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl............................................. 141
b2 Easy exposure compensation ....................................... 141
b3 Center-weighted area ...................................................... 141
b4 Fine-tune optimal exposure .......................................... 141
c Timers/AE lock................................................................................. 141
c1 Shutter-release button AE-L........................................... 141
c2 Self-timer ............................................................................... 141
c3 Power off delay ................................................................... 142

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d Shooting/display............................................................................142
d1 CL mode shooting speed ................................................142
d2 Max. continuous release ..................................................142
d3 Sync. release mode options............................................142
d4 Exposure delay mode .......................................................142
d5 Electronic front-curtain shutter.....................................142
d6 Limit selectable image area............................................142
d7 File number sequence......................................................143
d8 Apply settings to live view..............................................143
d9 Framing grid display .........................................................143
d10 Peaking highlights...........................................................143
d11 View all in continuous mode .......................................143
e Bracketing/flash..............................................................................143
e1 Flash sync speed .................................................................143
e2 Flash shutter speed............................................................143
e3 Exposure comp. for flash .................................................143
e4 Auto c ISO sensitivity control ........................................144
e5 Modeling flash .....................................................................144
e6 Auto bracketing (mode M)..............................................144
e7 Bracketing order .................................................................144
f Controls ..............................................................................................145
f1 Customize i menu ............................................................145
f2 Custom control assignment ............................................146
f3 OK button...............................................................................146
f4 Shutter spd & aperture lock .............................................146
f5 Customize command dials...............................................146
f6 Release button to use dial ................................................146
f7 Reverse indicators ...............................................................146

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 g Movie ................................................................................................. 147
g1 Customize i menu .......................................................... 147
g2 Custom control assignment........................................... 147
g3 OK button ............................................................................. 148
g4 AF speed................................................................................ 148
g5 AF tracking sensitivity ...................................................... 148
g6 Highlight display................................................................ 148
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup......................................... 148
Format memory card ....................................................................... 148
Save user settings ............................................................................. 148
Reset user settings............................................................................ 148
Language ............................................................................................. 149
Time zone and date.......................................................................... 149
Monitor brightness........................................................................... 149
Monitor color balance ..................................................................... 149
Viewfinder brightness ..................................................................... 149
Viewfinder color balance................................................................ 149
Control panel brightness................................................................ 149
Limit monitor mode selection...................................................... 149
Information display .......................................................................... 149
AF fine-tune......................................................................................... 150
Non-CPU lens data............................................................................ 150
Clean image sensor .......................................................................... 150
Image Dust Off ref photo ............................................................... 150
Image comment ................................................................................ 150
Copyright information .................................................................... 150
Beep options....................................................................................... 150
Touch controls ................................................................................... 150
HDMI ...................................................................................................... 151
Location data...................................................................................... 151

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 Wireless remote (WR) options.......................................................151
Assign remote (WR) Fn button .....................................................151
Airplane mode ....................................................................................152
Connect to smart device.................................................................152
Connect to PC .....................................................................................152
Wireless transmitter (WT-7)............................................................153
Conformity marking .........................................................................153
Battery info...........................................................................................153
Slot empty release lock....................................................................153
Save/load settings .............................................................................153
Reset all settings ................................................................................153
Firmware version ...............................................................................153
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ...........154
NEF (RAW) processing......................................................................154
Trim.........................................................................................................154
Resize .....................................................................................................154
D-Lighting ............................................................................................154
Red-eye correction............................................................................154
Straighten.............................................................................................154
Distortion control ..............................................................................154
Perspective control ...........................................................................154
Image overlay......................................................................................155
Trim movie ...........................................................................................155
Side-by-side comparison ................................................................155
O My Menu/m Recent Settings..............................................156
Add items .............................................................................................156
Remove items .....................................................................................156
Rank items............................................................................................156
Choose tab ...........................................................................................156

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 Troubleshooting 157

Problems and Solutions .......................................................... 158

Battery/Display................................................................................... 158
Shooting............................................................................................... 159
Playback................................................................................................ 161
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)................................. 163
Miscellaneous..................................................................................... 163
Indicators and Error Messages............................................... 164
Indicators.............................................................................................. 164
Error Messages ................................................................................... 166
Technical Notes 169

The Camera Display and Control Panel................................ 169

The Monitor: Photo Mode.............................................................. 169
The Monitor: Movie Mode.............................................................. 174
The Viewfinder: Photo Mode ........................................................ 175
The Viewfinder: Movie Mode ........................................................ 177
The Control Panel.............................................................................. 178
The Nikon Creative Lighting System .................................... 179
Other Accessories ..................................................................... 184
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter ..................... 189
Caring for the Camera ............................................................. 191
Storage.................................................................................................. 191
Cleaning................................................................................................ 191
Image Sensor Cleaning ................................................................... 192
Manual Cleaning................................................................................ 195
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ..................... 197
Specifications ............................................................................ 202

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NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S Lens User’s Manual.....................217
FTZ Mount Adapter User’s Manual ........................................226
Approved Memory Cards ........................................................233
Memory Card Capacity.............................................................234
Battery Endurance ....................................................................236
Notices.........................................................................................237
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN).......................................238
Index ............................................................................................240
Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty .............245

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 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.
WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could
result in death or severe injury.
CAUTION: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could
result in injury or property damage.

WARNING
• Do not use while walking or operating a vehicle.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents or other injury.
• Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts
that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other
injury.
• Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing
smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery or
power source.
Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.
• Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with
wet hands.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product
while it is on or plugged in.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature burns.
• Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such
as propane, gasoline or aerosols.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.

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• Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the
lens.
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.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.
• Keep this product out of reach of children.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product
malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard.
Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical
attention.
• Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.
• Do not use batteries, chargers, or AC adapters not specifically
designated for use with this product. When using batteries, chargers,
and AC adapters designated for use with this product, do not:
- Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them
under heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.
- Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one
voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the AC
adapter during thunderstorms.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
• Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high
or low temperatures.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns, or frostbite.

CAUTION
• Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.
Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal
parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame.
Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could
cause fire.

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 • 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.
• Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will
not be used for an extended period.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product
malfunction.
• Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or
objects.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.
• Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high
temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed
automobile or in direct sunlight.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product
malfunction.
• Do not look directly at the AF-assist illuminator.
Failure to observe this precaution could have adverse effects on vision.
• Do not transport cameras or lenses with tripods or similar accessories
attached.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product
malfunction.

DANGER (Batteries)
• Do not mishandle batteries.
Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries
leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire:
- Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product.
- Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces,
hairpins, or other metal objects.
- Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to
powerful physical shocks.

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• Charge only as indicated.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
• If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of
clean water and seek immediate medical attention.
Delaying action could result in eye injuries.

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. Immediately dry the product with a towel or similar object
should it become wet.
• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the
batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging
EN-EL15b rechargeable batteries if they do not charge in the specified
period of time.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in the batteries leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
• When batteries are no longer needed, insulate the terminals with tape.
Overheating, rupture, or fire may result should metal objects come into
contact with the terminals.
• If battery liquid comes into contact with a person's skin or clothing,
immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in skin irritation.

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 Notices
• No part of the manuals included with • Nikon will not be held liable for any
this product may be reproduced, damages resulting from the use of
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a this product.
retrieval system, or translated into • While every effort has been made to
any language in any form, by any ensure that the information in these
means, without Nikon’s prior written manuals is accurate and complete,
permission. we would appreciate it were you to
• Nikon reserves the right to change bring any errors or omissions to the
the appearance and specifications attention of the Nikon
of the hardware and software representative in your area (address
described in these manuals at any provided separately).
time and without prior notice.

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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 • Cautions on certain copies and
or reproduced reproductions
Do not copy or reproduce paper The government has issued cautions
money, coins, securities, on copies or reproductions of
government bonds, or local securities issued by private
government bonds, even if such companies (shares, bills, checks, gift
copies or reproductions are certificates, etc.), commuter passes,
stamped “Sample.” or coupon tickets, except when a
minimum of necessary copies are to
The copying or reproduction of
be provided for business use by a
paper money, coins, or securities
company. Also, do not copy or
which are circulated in a foreign
reproduce passports issued by the
country is prohibited.
government, licenses issued by
Unless the prior permission of the public agencies and private groups,
government has been obtained, the ID cards, and tickets, such as passes
copying or reproduction of unused and meal coupons.
postage stamps or post cards issued
• Comply with copyright notices
by the government is prohibited.
Under copyright law, photographs
The copying or reproduction of or recordings of copyrighted works
stamps issued by the government made with the camera cannot be
and of certified documents used without the permission of the
stipulated by law is prohibited. copyright holder. Exceptions apply
to personal use, but note that even
personal use may be restricted in
the case of photographs or
recordings of exhibits or live
performances.

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 Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. 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.
The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage
the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of
third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the
Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with
normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating,
igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local
authorized Nikon dealer.

D Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or
before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the
camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for
damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
D Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing
product support and education, continually-updated information is
available on-line at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: https://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: https://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: https://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information,
tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice
on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be
available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the following
URL for contact information: https://imaging.nikon.com/

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Getting to Know the Camera
Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the names and
functions of 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.

Parts of the Camera

Refer to this section for the names and locations of camera
controls and displays.

Camera Body
6
7
4 5
8
9
1
2
2
10
3 11

14 13 12
1 Mode dial........................................ 69 9 S button .................................... 78
2 Eyelet for camera strap................ 27 10 Focal plane mark (E) ................. 61
3 Mode dial lock release................. 69 11 Main command dial..................... 17
4 Stereo microphone.....................118 12 Speaker
5 Movie-record button ................... 45 13 Control panel..................5, 149, 169
6 Power switch............................38, 41 14 Accessory shoe (for optional flash
7 Shutter-release button................ 41 unit)..................................... 179, 187
8 E button......................................... 81

Getting to Know the Camera 1

 The Camera Body (Continued)
1 2 3 7

9
4
10
5
11

6 12

13

1 Image sensor ............................... 192 6 Lens mounting mark ....................36

2 Monitor mode button ...........8, 149 7 Headphone connector.............. 138
3 AF-assist illuminator ............43, 140 8 CHARGE lamp.................................29
Red-eye reduction lamp ........... 107 9 USB connector ................... 184, 188
Self-timer lamp ..............................86 10 HDMI connector ................ 184, 188
4 Cover for accessory terminal 11 Accessory terminal..................... 184
and USB and HDMI
12 Connector for external
connectors
microphone ............................... 184
5 Cover for headphone and
13 Body cap.................................36, 184
microphone connectors

D Do Not Touch the Image Sensor

Under no circumstances should you exert
pressure on the image sensor, poke it with
cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air
currents from a blower. These actions could
scratch or otherwise damage the sensor. For
information on cleaning the image sensor,
see “Image Sensor Cleaning” (0 192). Image sensor

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 1
7 8 9 10
2
3
11
4 12
5 13
14
6 15
16

20 19 18 17
1 Eye sensor..........................................8 11 Sub-selector.............................17, 88
2 Viewfinder ........................... 6, 8, 175 12 i button....................................21, 91
3 Viewfinder eyepiece...................186 13 Memory card slot cover .............. 32
4 K button........................................ 49 14 Memory card access lamp....33, 85
5 O button ......................................... 51 15 J button .......................18, 146, 148
6 Monitor...............................6, 10, 169 16 Multi selector................................. 18
7 Diopter adjustment control ..........8 17 G button.................................... 18
8 DISP button..................................... 15 18 c (E) button................................ 83
9 Photo/movie selector ............41, 45 19 W (Q) button ............................... 20
10 AF-ON button .................................. 17 20 X button ......................................... 60

D The Monitor
The angle of the monitor can be adjusted as shown.

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 The Camera Body (Continued)
6

7
1
2 8

3
9
4
10
5
1 Sub-command dial .......................17 6 Lens mount.....................................36
2 Fn1 button ................................24, 62 7 Lens release button ......................37
3 Fn2 button ................................24, 53 8 CPU contacts
4 Battery-chamber cover latch......32 9 Tripod socket ..................................76
5 Battery-chamber cover ................32 10 Power connector cover ............. 189

D Product Serial Number

The serial number for this product can be
found by opening the monitor.

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The Control Panel
The control panel lights when the camera is on. At default
settings, the following indicators are displayed; for a full list of
the indicators that appear in the control panel, see “The Control
Panel” (0 178).
1 2

3
7
4

6 5
1 Shutter speed ..........................70, 71 5 Number of exposures
2 Aperture.......................................... 71 remaining ............................ 34, 234
3 Battery indicator ........................... 34 6 Release mode ................................ 83
4 “k” (appears when memory 7 ISO sensitivity ................................ 78
remains for over 1000
exposures) .................................... 34

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 The Monitor and Viewfinder
At default settings, the following
indicators appear in the monitor and
viewfinder in photo mode; for a full list of
indicators, see “The Camera Display and
Control Panel” (0 169).
Monitor Viewfinder
21 24 22 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 10 9

1 23456 7 89
24 10
11
23 12
22 2
13
21
14
20 19 18 17 16 15

20 1 19 18 13 17 16 15 14
1 Shooting mode ..............................69 13 Exposure indicator ........................72
2 Focus point...............................42, 55 Exposure compensation
3 Release mode ........................83, 111 display ............................................81
4 Focus mode...................53, 131, 137 14 “k” (appears when memory
remains for over 1000
5 AF-area mode...............55, 131, 137
exposures) .....................................34
6 Active D-Lighting ..... 110, 129, 136
15 Number of exposures
7 Picture Control .............93, 128, 135
remaining .............................34, 234
8 White balance .......62, 98, 127, 134 16 ISO sensitivity.................................78
9 Image area ................. 119, 125, 133
17 ISO sensitivity indicator ...............78
10 Image size............................ 106, 126 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator .....80
11 Image quality ..................... 104, 126
12 i icon.......................................13, 21

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18 Aperture.......................................... 71 22 Vibration reduction
19 Shutter speed ..........................70, 71 indicator............................. 112, 131
20 Metering .....................108, 130, 137 23 Touch shooting .......................10, 58
21 Battery indicator ........................... 34 24 “Clock not set” indicator ............. 40

The following items appear in movie

mode.

Monitor Viewfinder
1 34

1
2
10 3 10
9 4
8 6
7
6 5

7 89 5 2
1 Recording indicator...................... 45 5 Release mode
Recording disabled ...................... 46 (still photography)...................... 83
2 Time remaining ............................. 45 6 Subject tracking............................ 57
3 Frame size and rate/ 7 Sound level .................................. 118
image quality ...........116, 133, 134 8 Microphone sensitivity..... 118, 138
4 File name ......................................133 9 Frequency response................... 138
10 AF-area brackets ........................... 55

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 Camera Controls
This section outlines how to use various camera controls and
displays.

The Viewfinder
Placing your eye to the viewfinder
activates the eye sensor, switching the
display from the monitor to the
viewfinder (note that the eye sensor will
also respond to other objects, such as
your fingers). The viewfinder can be used Eye sensor
for menus and playback if desired.

The Monitor Mode Button

Press the monitor mode button to cycle
between viewfinder and monitor
displays.

D The Diopter Adjustment Control

To focus the viewfinder, lift and rotate the
diopter adjustment control, being careful
not to put your fingers or fingernails in your
eye. Push the control back in once focus is
adjusted to your satisfaction.

A Extended Use
When using the viewfinder for extended periods, you can adjust
viewfinder brightness and hue for ease of viewing by selecting Off for
Custom Setting d8 (Apply settings to live view).
A Monitor Mode
You can limit the choice of monitor modes available using the Limit
monitor mode selection option in the setup menu.

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Press the monitor mode button to cycle through the displays as
follows.
Automatic display switch: The display switches from the
monitor to the viewfinder when you place your eye
to the viewfinder, and from the viewfinder to the
monitor when you take your eye away.

Viewfinder only: The viewfinder is used for shooting,

menus, and playback; the monitor remains blank.

Monitor only: The monitor is used for shooting, menus,

and playback; the viewfinder display will remain
blank even if you put your eye to the viewfinder.

Prioritize viewfinder: The camera functions in a manner

similar to existing digital SLR cameras. Placing your
eye to the viewfinder turns the viewfinder on and
taking your eye away turns the viewfinder off. In
photo mode, the monitor remains blank, while in
movie mode, during playback, or while menus are
displayed, the monitor will turn on when you take
your eye away from the viewfinder.

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 Touch Controls
The touch-sensitive monitor can be used
to adjust camera settings, focus and
release the shutter, view photos and
movies, enter text, and navigate the
menus. Touch controls are not available
while the viewfinder is in use.
❚❚ Focusing and Releasing the Shutter
Touch the monitor to focus on the
selected point (touch AF). In photo
mode, the shutter will be released when
you lift your finger from the display
(touch shutter).

Touch AF settings can be adjusted by

tapping the W icon (0 58).

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❚❚ Adjusting Settings
Tap highlighted settings in the display
and choose the desired option by
tapping icons or sliders. Press J to
select the chosen option and return to
the shooting display or tap Z to exit
without changing settings.

❚❚ Playback
Flick left or right to view other pictures
during full-frame playback.

In full-frame view, touching the bottom

of the display brings up a frame-
advance bar. Slide your finger left or
right over the bar to scroll rapidly to
other pictures.

Frame advance bar

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 Use stretch and pinch gestures to zoom
in and out and slide to scroll. You can
also give the display two quick taps to
zoom in from full-frame playback or
cancel zoom.
To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view, use a
pinch gesture in full-frame playback. Use
pinch and stretch to choose the number
of images displayed from 4, 9, and 72
frames.
❚❚ Movie Playback
Tap the on-screen guide to start movie
playback (movies are indicated by a 1
icon). Tap the display to pause or resume,
or tap Z to exit to full-frame playback.

Guide

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❚❚ The i Menu
Tap the i icon to display the i menu
during shooting (0 21, 91).

Tap items to view options.

❚❚ Text Entry
When a keyboard is displayed, you can Text display area
enter text by tapping the keys (to cycle
through the upper- and lower-case and
symbol keyboards, tap the keyboard
selection button) or move the cursor by
tapping in the text display area.
Keyboard Keyboard
area selection

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 ❚❚ Navigating the Menus
Slide up or down to scroll.

Tap a menu icon to choose a menu.

Tap menu items to display options and

tap icons or sliders to change.

To exit without changing settings, tap Z.

D The Touch Screen

The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond
when covered with third-party protective films, when touched with
fingernails or gloved hands, or when touched simultaneously in
multiple locations. Do not use excessive force or touch the screen with
sharp objects.
A Enabling or Disabling Touch Controls
Touch controls can be enabled or disabled using the Touch controls
option in the setup menu (0 150).

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The DISP Button
Use the DISP button to view or hide
indicators in the monitor or viewfinder.

❚❚ Photo Mode
In photo mode, pressing the DISP button cycles the display as
follows:
Indicators on Simplified display Histogram 1

Flash info 2, 3 Information display 2 Virtual horizon

1 Not displayed when Off is selected for Custom Setting d8 (Apply
settings to live view) or On is selected for Overlay shooting in
multiple exposure mode.
2 Not displayed in the viewfinder.
3 Displayed when an optional SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300 flash
unit is mounted on the accessory shoe or a WR-R10 wireless remote
controller commands a flash unit via radio flash control.

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 ❚❚ Movie Mode
In movie mode, pressing the DISP button cycles the display as
follows:
Indicators on Simplified display

Virtual horizon Histogram

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The Sub-Selector
Use the sub-selector as a joystick to
select the focus point, or press the center
of the sub-selector to lock focus and
exposure (0 88, 89).

The AF-ON Button

In autofocus mode, the AF-ON button can
be used to focus.

The Command Dials

Use the command dials to adjust shutter Sub-command dial
speed or aperture or in combination
with other buttons to change camera
settings.

Main command dial

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 The G Button
Press the G button to view the menus.

1 1 D: Playback menu .................... 123

2 2 C: Photo shooting menu........ 125
3
4 3 1: Movie shooting menu ........ 133
5 9 4 A: Custom Settings menu....... 139
6
7 5 B: Setup menu ............................ 148
8 6 N: Retouch menu...................... 154
7 O/m: My Menu or
recent settings (defaults to
My Menu) ................................... 156
8 d: Help icon ...................................20
9 Menu options.............................. 123

❚❚ Using the Menus

You can navigate the menus using the multi selector and J
button.

1: Move cursor up
J: Select highlighted
item
4: Cancel and return to 2: Select highlighted item
previous menu or display sub-menu

3: Move cursor down

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1 Highlight the icon for the
current menu.
Press 4 to highlight the
icon for the current menu.

2 Select a menu.
Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.

3 Position the cursor in the

selected menu.
Press 2 to position the
cursor in the selected
menu.

4 Highlight a menu item.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight a
menu item (items that are
displayed in gray are not
currently available and
cannot be selected).

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 5 Display options.
Press 2 to display options
for the selected menu
item.

6 Highlight an option.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight
an option (options that are
displayed in gray are not
currently available and
cannot be selected).

7 Select the highlighted item.

Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit
without making a selection, press the G button.
To exit the menus and return to shooting mode,
press the shutter-release button halfway.
You can also navigate the menus using touch controls (0 14).

A The d (Help) Icon

If a d icon appears at the bottom left corner of the display, you can
view a description of the currently selected option or menu by
pressing the W (Q) button. Press 1 or 3 to scroll the text, or press
W (Q) again to return to the menus.

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The i Button (i Icon)
For quick access to frequently-used settings, press the i button
or tap the i icon in the display.

or

Tap the desired item or highlight items

and press J to view options. You can
also adjust settings by highlighting
items and rotating the command dials.
The items displayed in photo mode
(0 92) differ from those displayed in
movie mode (0 114).

A The Playback i Menu

Pressing the i button during playback
displays a context-sensitive menu of
frequently-used playback options.

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 ❚❚ Customizing the i Menu
The items displayed in the photo-mode i menu can be chosen
using Custom Setting f1 (Customize i menu).

1 Select Custom Setting f1.

In the Custom Settings menu,
highlight Custom Setting f1
(Customize i menu) and press J
(for information on using the menus,
see “The G Button”, 0 18).

2 Choose a position.
Highlight a position in the menu you
want to edit and press J.

3 Choose an option.
Highlight an option and press J to
assign it to the selected position and
return to the menu displayed in Step
2. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 as desired.

4 Exit.
Press the G button to save changes and exit.

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A Options That Can Be Assigned to the i Menu
The following options can be assigned to the i menu for photo mode:
• Choose image area • Flash compensation • Electronic front-
• Image quality • Focus mode curtain shutter
• Image size • AF-area mode • Apply settings to live
• Exposure • Vibration reduction view
compensation • Auto bracketing • Split-screen display
• ISO sensitivity • Multiple exposure zoom
settings • HDR (high dynamic • Peaking highlights
• White balance range) • Monitor/viewfinder
• Set Picture Control • Silent photography brightness
• Color space • Release mode • Bluetooth
• Active D-Lighting • Custom control connection
• Long exposure NR assignment • Wi-Fi connection
• High ISO NR • Exposure delay
• Metering mode
• Flash mode
The movie-mode i menu can be customized using Custom Setting g1
(Customize i menu); the options available differ from those for
photo mode.

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 The Function Buttons (Fn1 and Fn2)
The Fn1 and Fn2 buttons can also be used Fn1 button
for quick access to selected settings
during shooting. The settings assigned
to these buttons can be chosen using
Custom Setting f2 (Custom control
assignment) and the selected setting
adjusted either by pressing the button or
Fn2 button
by pressing the button and rotating the
command dials. At default settings, the
Fn1 button is used for white balance and the Fn2 button to select
focus and AF-area modes.

❚❚ Customizing the Function Buttons

The function performed by the function buttons in photo mode
are chosen using Custom Setting f2 (Custom control
assignment).

1 Select Custom Setting f2.

In the Custom Settings menu,
highlight Custom Setting f2 (Custom
control assignment) and press J
(for information on using the menus,
see “The G Button”, 0 18).

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2 Choose a button.
Highlight the option for the desired
button and press J. Select Fn1
button to choose the role played by
the Fn1 button, Fn2 button to choose
the role played by the Fn2 button.

3 Choose an option.
Highlight an option and press J to
assign it to the selected button and
return to the menu displayed in Step
2. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to choose the
role played by the remaining button.

4 Exit.
Press the G button to save changes and exit.

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 A Roles That Can Be Assigned to the Function Buttons
The following roles can be assigned to the function buttons in photo
mode:
• AF-ON • Sync. release • Flash mode/
• AF lock only selection compensation
• AE lock (hold) • + NEF (RAW) • Focus mode/AF-area
• AE lock (reset on • Framing grid display mode
release) • Zoom on/off • Auto bracketing
• AE lock only • MY MENU • Multiple exposure
• AE/AF lock • Access top item in • HDR (high dynamic
• FV lock MY MENU range)
• c disable/enable • Playback • Exposure delay
• Preview • Protect mode
• Matrix metering • Choose image area • Shutter spd &
• Center-weighted • Image quality/size aperture lock
metering • White balance • Peaking highlights
• Spot metering • Set Picture Control • Rating
• Highlight-weighted • Active D-Lighting • Choose non-CPU
metering • Metering lens number
• Bracketing burst • None
The roles played by the function buttons in movie mode can be chosen
using Custom Setting g2 (Custom control assignment); the options
available differ from those for photo mode.

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First Steps
Complete the steps in this chapter before taking pictures for the
first time.

Attach the Camera Strap

A strap is supplied with the camera; additional straps are
available separately. Attach the strap securely to the camera
eyelets.

First Steps 27
 Charge the Battery
The battery can be charged using the supplied battery charger
or a charging AC adapter (a charging AC adapter is supplied with
the Z 7, and can be purchased separately for the Z 6).
D The Battery and Charger
Read and follow the warnings and cautions in “For Your Safety” (0 xvi)
and “Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions” (0 197).

The Battery Charger

Insert the supplied EN-EL15b battery and plug the charger in.
Depending on the country or region, the charger comes with
either an AC wall adapter or a power cable.
• AC wall adapter: Insert the AC wall adapter into the charger AC
inlet (q). Slide the AC wall adapter latch as shown (w) and
rotate the adapter 90 ° to fix it in place (e). Insert the battery
and plug the charger in.
AC wall adapter latch

• Power cable: After connecting the power cable with the plug in
the orientation shown, insert the battery and plug the cable in.

28 First Steps
The CHARGE lamp will flash while the battery charges. An
exhausted battery will fully charge in about two hours and
35 minutes.

Battery charging Charging complete

Charging AC Adapters
When inserted in the camera, EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion
batteries will charge while the camera is connected to a
charging AC adapter (the charging AC adapter cannot be used
to charge EN-EL15a and EN-EL15 batteries; use the supplied
MH-25a battery charger instead). An exhausted battery will fully
charge in about two hours and 35 minutes. Note that in
countries or regions where required, charging AC adapters are
supplied with a plug adapter attached; the shape of the plug
adapter varies with the country of sale.

1 Insert the EN-EL15b into the camera

(0 32).

First Steps 29
 2 After confirming that the camera is off, connect the
charging AC adapter and plug the adapter in. Insert the
plug or plug adapter straight into the socket rather than at
an angle, and observe the same precaution when
unplugging the charging AC adapter.
CHARGE lamp

Outlet

Charging AC adapter

The camera CHARGE lamp lights amber while charging is in

progress and turns off when charging is complete. Note that
although the camera can be used while connected, the
battery will not charge and the camera will not draw power
from the charging AC adapter while the camera is on.

3 Unplug and disconnect the charging AC adapter when

charging is complete.

30 First Steps
D The CHARGE Lamp
If the battery cannot be charged using the charging AC adapter, for
example because the battery is not compatible or the temperature of
the camera is elevated, the CHARGE lamp will flash rapidly for about 30
seconds and then turn off. If the CHARGE lamp is off and you did not
observe the battery charging, turn the camera on and check the
battery level.

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 Insert the Battery and a Memory Card
Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards,
confirm that the camera power switch is in the OFF position.
Insert the battery in the orientation 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.

Battery latch

Holding the memory card in the orientation shown, slide it

straight into the slot until it clicks into place.

32 First Steps
D 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.

D Removing Memory Cards

After confirming that the memory card
access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open
the memory card slot cover, and press the
card in to eject it (q). The card can then be
removed by hand (w).

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 Battery Level
The battery level is shown in the shooting display and control
panel while the camera is on.

Monitor Viewfinder Control panel

The battery level display changes as the battery level diminishes,

from L through K, J, I, and finally, H. When the
battery level falls to H, suspend shooting and charge the
battery or ready a spare battery. When the battery is exhausted,
the H icon will flash; charge the battery or insert a fully-
charged spare battery.

Number of Exposures Remaining

When the camera is on, the shooting display and control panel
show the number of photographs that can be taken at current
settings (values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest
hundred; e.g., values between 1400 and 1499 are shown as
1.4 k).

Monitor Viewfinder Control panel

34 First Steps
D Memory Cards
• Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when
removing memory cards from the camera.
• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do
not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or
remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while
data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer or other
device. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of
data or in damage to the camera or card.
• Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.
• Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this
precaution could damage the card.
• Do not expose to water, heat, high levels of humidity, or direct
sunlight.
• Do not format memory cards in a computer.
D No Memory Card
If no memory card is inserted, a “no memory card” indicator will appear
in the shooting display and [–E–] will appear in both the control panel
and the shooting display.

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 Attach a Lens
The camera can be used with Z mount lenses. Before attaching
or removing lenses, confirm that the camera power switch is in
the OFF position. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the
camera when the lens or body cap is removed, and be sure to
remove the lens cap before taking pictures. The lens generally
used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a NIKKOR Z 24–
70mm f/4 S.

Remove the
camera body cap

Remove the rear lens cap

Mounting mark (camera)

G
Do not touch
the image
sensor or lens
contacts.
Align the mounting
Mounting mark (lens)
marks

Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place

36 First Steps
D F Mount Lenses
Be sure to attach the FTZ mount adapter (supplied or available
separately, 0 226) before using F mount lenses. Attempting to attach
F mount lenses directly to the camera could damage the lens or image
sensor.
D Lenses with Retractable Barrels
Lenses with retractable barrels must be
extended before use. Rotate the lens zoom
ring as shown until the lens clicks into the
extended position.

D Detaching Lenses
Be sure the camera is off when removing or
exchanging lenses. To remove the lens,
press and hold the lens release button (q)
while turning the lens clockwise (w). After
removing the lens, replace the lens caps and
camera body cap.

First Steps 37
 Choose a Language and Set the Clock
The language option in the setup menu is automatically
highlighted the first time menus are displayed. Choose a
language and set the camera clock.

1 Turn the camera on.

Rotate the power switch to ON.

2 Select Language in the setup menu.

Press the G button to display the
camera menus, then highlight
Language in the setup menu and
press 2 (for information on using
menus, see “The G Button”, 0 18).

3 Select a language.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired language and press J
(the languages available vary with the country or region in
which the camera was originally purchased).

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4 Select Time zone and date.
Highlight Time zone and date and
press 2.

5 Choose a time zone.

Select Time zone and choose your
current time zone (the display shows
selected cities in the chosen zone and
the difference between the time in
the chosen zone and UTC). Press J to
save changes and return to the time zone and date menu.

6 Turn daylight saving time on or off.

Select Daylight saving time, then
highlight On or Off and press J.
Selecting On advances the clock by
one hour.

7 Set the clock.

Select Date and time and use the
multi selector to set the clock. Press J
when the clock is set to the current
date and time (note that the camera
uses a 24-hour clock).

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 8 Choose a date format.
To choose the order in which the year,
month, and day are displayed, select
Date format, then highlight the
desired option and press J.

9 Exit to shooting mode.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to
shooting mode.

D The t (“Clock Not Set”) Icon

The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power
source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is
installed. Two days of charging will power the clock for about a month.
If a t icon flashes in the display, the clock has been reset and the date
and time recorded with new photographs will not be correct. Use the
Time zone and date > Date and time option in the setup menu to set
the clock to the correct time and date (0 149).
A SnapBridge
Use the SnapBridge app to synchronize the camera clock with the
clock on a smartphone or tablet (smart device). See SnapBridge on-
line help for details.

40 First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback
This chapter explains the basics of taking and viewing photos.

Taking Photographs (b Mode)

Follow the steps below to take photographs in b (auto) mode,
an automatic “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of
settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting
conditions.

1 Turn the camera on.

The monitor and control panel will
light.

2 Select photo mode.

Rotate the photo/movie
selector to C.

3 Select b mode. Mode dial

Pressing the mode dial
lock release on top of the
camera, rotate the mode
dial to b.

Mode dial lock release

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 4 Ready the camera.
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.
Framing photos in the viewfinder

Landscape (wide) orientation Portrait (tall) orientation

Framing photos in the monitor

Landscape (wide) orientation Portrait (tall) orientation

5 Frame the photograph.

Frame the shot and use the sub-
selector or multi selector to position
the focus point over your subject.

Focus point

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6 Focus.
To focus, press the shutter-release
button halfway or press the AF-ON
button (the AF-assist illuminator may
light if the subject is poorly lit). If the
camera is able to focus, the focus
point will be displayed in green;
otherwise, the focus point will flash
red.

D The AF-Assist Illuminator

Do not obstruct the AF-assist illuminator while it is lit.

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 7 Shoot.
Smoothly press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way down to
take the photograph (you can also
take a photograph by touching the
monitor: touch your subject to focus
and lift your finger to release the
shutter). The memory card access
lamp will light while the photo is
recorded to the memory card. Do not
eject the memory card or remove or
disconnect the power source until the
lamp has gone out and recording is
complete.

Memory card
access lamp

D The Standby Timer

If no operations are performed for about
30 seconds, the display will dim for a few
seconds before the monitor, viewfinder, and
control panel turn off to reduce the drain on
the battery. Press the shutter-release button
halfway to reactivate the display. The length
of time before the standby timer expires
automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c3 (Power off
delay) > Standby timer.

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Shooting Movies (b Mode)
b (auto) mode can also be used for simple, “point-and-shoot”
movie recording.

1 Turn the camera on.

The monitor and control panel will
light.

2 Select movie mode.

Rotate the photo/movie
selector to 1. Note that
optional flash units cannot
be used when the camera
is in movie mode.

3 Select b mode. Mode dial

Pressing the mode dial
lock release on top of the
camera, rotate the mode
dial to b.

Mode dial lock release

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 4 Start recording.
Press the movie-record button to
start recording. While recording is in
progress, the camera will display a
recording indicator and the time
remaining. The camera can be Movie-record button
refocused at any time during
recording by pressing the AF-ON Recording indicator
button or tapping your subject in the
display. Sound is recorded via the
built-in microphone; do not cover
the microphone during recording.

Time remaining

5 End recording.
Press the movie-record button again
to end recording. The memory card
access lamp will light while the
camera finishes saving the movie to
the memory card. Do not eject the
memory card or remove or disconnect
the power source until the lamp has
gone out and recording is complete.

Memory card
access lamp

D The 0 Icon
A 0 icon indicates that movies cannot be recorded.

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In movie mode, photos can be taken
without interrupting recording by
pressing the shutter-release button all
the way down. A C icon will flash in the
display when a photo is taken.

D Taking Photos in Movie Mode

Note that photos can be taken even when the subject is not in focus.
Photos are recorded in finem-quality JPEG format at the dimensions
currently selected for movie frame size. In continuous release modes,
the frame advance rate while recording is paused varies with the
option selected for Frame size/frame rate, but only one photo will be
taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed while recording
is in progress. Up to 50 photographs can be taken with each movie.
D During Shooting
Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the display and in
photos and movies shot 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 the frame. Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright
spots may also appear. Bright regions or bands may appear in some
areas of the frame with flashing signs and other intermittent light
sources or if the subject is briefly illuminated by a strobe or other
bright, momentary light source, while noise (randomly-spaced bright
pixels, fog, or lines) and unexpected colors may appear if you zoom in
on the view through the lens. Flicker may occur when power aperture
is used during movie recording.
Avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the
camera’s internal circuitry.

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 D Recording Movies
Recording ends automatically when the maximum length is reached
or the memory card fills or if the lens is removed, another mode is
selected, or the photo/movie selector is rotated to C. Note that the
built-in microphone may record sounds made by the camera or lens
during vibration reduction, autofocus, or changes to aperture.

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Basic Playback
Photographs and movies can be viewed on the camera.

1 Press the K button.

A picture will appear in the display.

2 View additional pictures.

Press 4 or 2 to view additional
pictures. When pictures are displayed
in the monitor, you can view other
pictures by flicking a finger left or
right over the display. To end
playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-
release button halfway.

Viewing Movies
Movies are indicated by a 1 icon. Tap the a icon in the display
or press J to start playback; your current position is shown on
the movie progress bar.
1 icon Length Current position/total length

a icon Movie Volume Guide

progress
bar

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 The following operations can be performed:
Operation Description
Pause Press 3 to pause playback.
Press J to resume playback when playback is paused
Play
or during rewind/advance.
Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. Speed increases
with each press, from 2× to 4× to 8× to 16×; keep the
control pressed to skip to the beginning or end of the
movie (the first frame is indicated by a h in the top
Rewind/advance
right corner of the display, the last frame by a i). If
playback is paused, the movie rewinds or advances
one frame at a time; keep the control pressed for
continuous rewind or advance.
Start slow-motion Press 3 while the movie is paused to start slow-
playback motion playback.
Rotate the main command dial one stop to skip ahead
Skip 10 s
or back 10 s.
Skip to last or first Rotate the sub-command dial to skip to the last or first
frame frame.
Adjust volume Press X to increase volume, W (Q) to decrease.
To view movie editing options, pause playback and
Trim movie
press the i button.
Exit Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.
Return to shooting Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to
mode shooting mode.

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Deleting Unwanted Pictures
Press the O button to delete the current picture. Note that
pictures cannot be recovered once deleted.

1 Display a picture you wish to delete.

Display a photo or movie you wish to
delete as described in “Basic
Playback” (0 49).

2 Delete the picture.

Press the O button. A confirmation
dialog will be displayed; press the O
button again to delete the picture
and return to playback. To exit
without deleting the picture, press
K.

A Delete
To delete selected pictures, all pictures taken on selected dates, or all
pictures in a chosen location on the memory card, use the Delete
option in the playback menu.

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Basic Settings
This chapter covers basic shooting and playback settings.

Focus
Focus can be adjusted automatically, manually, or using touch
controls. How the camera focuses is governed by your choice of
focus mode and AF-area mode.

Choosing a Focus Mode

The focus mode controls how the
camera focuses. The focus mode can be
selected using the Focus mode items in
the i menu and the photo and movie
shooting menus (0 113, 131, 137).
At default settings, the focus mode can
also be selected by holding the Fn2 button and rotating the main
command dial (0 24).

Option Description
For stationary subjects. Press the shutter-release
button halfway to focus. If the camera is able to focus,
the focus point will be displayed in green; focus will
lock while the shutter-release button is pressed
AF-S Single AF halfway. If the camera fails to focus, the focus point
will flash red. At default settings, the shutter can only
be released if the camera is able to focus (focus
priority).

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 Option Description
For moving subjects. The camera focuses
continuously while the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway; if the subject moves, the camera will
AF-C Continuous
predict the final distance to the subject and adjust
AF
focus as necessary. At default settings, the shutter can
be released whether or not the subject is in focus
(release priority).
The camera adjusts focus continuously in response to
AF-F Full-time subject movement or changes in composition. Focus
AF locks when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway. This option is only available in movie mode.
MF Manual Focus manually (0 60). The shutter can be released
focus whether or not the subject is in focus.

D Autofocus
The display may brighten or darken while the camera focuses and 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:
• The subject contains lines parallel to the long edge of the frame
• The subject lacks contrast
• The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting
brightness, or includes spot lighting or a neon sign or other light
source that changes in brightness
• Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent, mercury-vapor,
sodium-vapor, or similar lighting
• A cross (star) filter or other special filter is used
• The subject appears smaller than the focus point
• The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns (e.g., blinds
or a row of windows in a skyscraper)
D Turning the Camera Off
The focus position may change if you turn the camera off and then on
again after focusing.
A Low-Light AF
For improved focus when lighting is poor, select AF-S and choose On for
Custom Setting a11 (Low-light AF).

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AF-Area Mode
AF-area mode controls how the camera
selects the focus-point for autofocus.
AF-area mode can be selected using the
AF-area mode items in the i menu and
the photo and movie shooting menus
(0 113, 131, 137).
At default settings, AF-area mode can also be selected by
holding the Fn2 button and rotating the sub-command dial
(0 24).

Option Description
Use for pinpoint focus on a selected spot in the
frame. This option is only available when photo
3 Pinpoint AF mode is selected and Single AF is chosen for
Focus mode. Focusing may be slower than with
single-point AF.
The camera focuses on a point selected by the
d Single-point AF
user. Use with stationary subjects.
The camera focuses on a point selected by the
user. If the subject briefly leaves the selected
point, the camera will focus based on information
from surrounding focus points, letting you
e Dynamic-area AF
concentrate on composition in shots of moving
subjects. This option is only available when photo
mode is selected and Continuous AF is chosen
for Focus mode.

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 Option Description
f Wide-area AF (S) The camera focuses on a point selected by the
user. Use with stationary subjects. The focus
points for Wide-area AF (S) are wider than those
g Wide-area AF (L) for Single-point AF, while the focus points for
Wide-area AF (L) are wider than those for Wide-
area AF (S).
The camera automatically detects the subject and
selects the focus area. At default settings, the
camera gives priority to portrait subjects; if a
portrait subject is detected, the selected subject
h Auto-area AF
will be indicated by a yellow border (if multiple
faces are detected, you can choose your subject
using the multi selector). Subject tracking (0 57)
can be activated by pressing the J button.

A Quick Focus-Point Selection

For quicker focus-point selection, choose Every other point for
Custom Setting a5 (Focus points used) to use only a quarter of the
available focus points (the number of points available for Wide-area
AF (L) does not change). If you prefer to use the sub-selector for focus-
point selection, you can choose Select center focus point for Custom
Setting f2 (Custom control assignment) > Sub-selector center to
allow the center of the sub-selector to be used to quickly select the
center focus point.

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❚❚ Subject Tracking
When Auto-area AF is selected for AF-
area mode, pressing J enables focus
tracking. The focus point will change to a
targeting reticule; position the reticule
over the target and either press J again
or press the AF-ON button to start
tracking. The focus point will track the selected subject as it
moves through the frame (in the case of portrait subjects, focus
will track the subject’s face). To end tracking, press J a third
time. To exit subject-tracking mode, press the W (Q) button.

D Subject Tracking
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 small, too large, too bright, too dark, or similar
in color or brightness to the background.

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 The Touch Shutter
Touch controls can be used to focus and
release the shutter. Touch the display to
focus and lift your finger to release the
shutter.

Tap the icon shown in the illustration to

choose the operation performed by
tapping the display in shooting mode.
Choose from the following options:
• W: Touch the display to position the
focus point and focus (autofocus only;
the touch shutter cannot be used to focus in manual focus
mode). Focus locks while your finger remains on the display; lift
your finger to release the shutter. Available only in photo
mode.
• V: As above, except that lifting your finger from the display
does not release the shutter. If auto-area AF is selected for AF-
area mode, the camera will track the selected subject as it
moves through the frame; to switch to a different subject, tap it
in the display.
• X: Touch shutter disabled.

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D Taking Pictures Using Touch Shooting Options
The shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even
when the W icon is displayed to show that touch shooting options are
active. Use the shutter-release button to take photographs in
continuous shooting mode and during movie recording (touch
shooting options can be used only to take pictures one at a time in
continuous shooting mode and cannot be used to take photographs
during movie recording).
In self-timer mode, focus locks on the selected subject when you touch
the monitor and the number of shots currently selected in self-timer
mode will be taken starting about 10 seconds after you lift your finger
from the display.

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 Manual Focus
Manual focus can be used when
autofocus does not produce the desired
results. Position the focus point over
your subject and rotate the focus or
control ring until the subject is in focus.
For greater precision, press the X button
to zoom in on the view through the lens.

When the subject is in focus, the focus Focus distance indicator

point will light green and the in-focus
indicator (I) will appear in the display.
In-focus
Description
indicator
I Subject in focus.
Focus point is between camera In-focus indicator
F and subject.
H Focus point is behind subject.
F H Camera unable to determine
(flashes) whether subject is in focus.
When using manual focus with subjects not suited to autofocus,
note that the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed when the
subject is not in focus. Zoom in on the view through the lens and
check focus. Use of a tripod is recommended when the camera is
having trouble focusing.

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D Lenses with Focus-Mode Selection
Manual focus can be selected using the controls on the lens.
D Focal Plane Position
To determine the distance between
your subject and the camera, measure
from the focal plane mark (E) on the 16 mm
camera body. The distance between the
lens mounting flange and the focal
plane is 16 mm (0.63 in.).
Focal plane mark

A Focus Peaking
If focus peaking is enabled using Custom
Setting d10 (Peaking highlights), objects
that are in focus will be indicated by colored
outlines in manual focus mode. Note that
peaking highlights may not be displayed if
the camera is unable to detect outlines, in
which case focus can be checked using the Area in focus
view through the lens in the display.

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 White Balance
White balance ensures that white objects appear white,
regardless of the color of the light source. The default setting
(j) is recommended with most light sources. If the desired
results cannot be achieved with auto white balance, choose
another option as described below.
White balance can be selected using the
White balance items in the i menu and
the photo and movie shooting menus
(0 98, 127, 134).

At default settings, white balance can also be selected by

holding the Fn1 button and rotating the main command dial
(0 24).

When 4 (Auto), I (Fluorescent), K (Choose color

temperature), or L (Preset manual) is selected, you can
choose a sub-option by holding the Fn1 button and rotating the
sub-command dial.

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 Option K * Description
White balance is adjusted
4 Auto automatically for optimal results with
most light sources.
Keep white (reduce warm Eliminate warm color cast produced
colors) by incandescent lighting.
3500– Partially preserve warm color cast
Keep overall atmosphere
8000 produced by incandescent lighting.
Preserve warm color cast produced
Keep warm lighting colors
by incandescent lighting.
When used under natural light, this
4500–
D Natural light auto 8000
option produces colors closer to
those seen by the naked eye.
Use with subjects lit by direct
H Direct sunlight 5200
sunlight.
G Cloudy 6000 Use in daylight under overcast skies.
M Shade 8000 Use in daylight with subjects in shade.
J Incandescent 3000 Use under incandescent lighting.
I Fluorescent
Sodium-vapor lamps 2700
Warm-white fluorescent 3000
Use under fluorescent lighting;
White fluorescent 3700
choose bulb type according to light
Cool-white fluorescent 4200 source.
Day white fluorescent 5000
Daylight fluorescent 6500
High temp. mercury-vapor 7200
5 Flash 5400 Use with optional flash units.
* Color temperature. All values are approximate and do not reflect fine-tuning (if applicable).

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 Option K * Description
Choose color temperature from list of
Choose color 2500–
K temperature 10,000
values or by holding Fn1 button and
rotating sub-command dial.
Measure white balance for subject or
light source (press and hold Fn1
button to enter direct measurement
L Preset manual — mode, 0 101), copy white balance
from existing photograph, or choose
existing value by holding Fn1 button
and rotating sub-command dial.
* Color temperature. All values are approximate and do not reflect fine-tuning (if applicable).

A 4 (“Auto”)
The photo info for pictures shot using auto
white balance lists the color temperature
selected by the camera at the time the
picture was taken. You can use this as
reference when choosing a value for
Choose color temperature. To view
shooting data during playback, go to
Playback display options in the playback menu and select Shooting
data.
D D (“Natural Light Auto”)
D (Natural light auto) may not produce the desired results under
artificial light. Choose 4 (Auto) or an option that matches the light
source.
D Studio Flash Lighting
4 (Auto) may not produce the desired results with large studio flash
units. Use preset white balance or set white balance to 5 (Flash) and
use fine-tuning to adjust white balance.

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D White Balance Fine-Tuning
At settings other than Choose color temperature, white balance can
be fine-tuned using the White balance items in the i menu and the
photo and movie shooting menus (0 99).
A Color Temperature
The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other
conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a
light source, defined with reference to the temperature to which an
object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same
wavelengths. While light sources with a color temperature in the
neighborhood of 5000–5500 K appear white, light sources with a lower
color temperature, such as incandescent light bulbs, appear slightly
yellow or red. Light sources with a higher color temperature appear
tinged with blue.
“Warmer” (redder) colors “Cooler” (bluer) colors

3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 10000 [ K ]

In general, choose lower values if your pictures have a red cast or to

intentionally make colors colder, higher values if your pictures are
tinged blue or to intentionally make colors warmer.

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 Silent Photography
To enable the electronic shutter and
eliminate the noise and vibration caused
by operation of the mechanical shutter,
select On for Silent photography in the
photo shooting menu.

An icon is displayed while silent

photography is in effect. When the
shutter is released, the display will
briefly go dark to signal that a photo has
be taken.

Enabling silent photography changes the frame advance rates

for continuous release modes (0 84) and disables some
features, including the flash, beep speaker, long exposure noise
reduction, and the electronic front-curtain shutter.

D Silent Photography
Although the noise of the mechanical shutter is muted, other sounds
may still be audible, for example during autofocus or aperture
adjustment or if the G or K button is pressed when an option other
than Off is selected for Vibration reduction. During silent
photography, flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the
display and in the final picture 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 the frame. Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and
bright spots may also appear. Bright regions or bands may appear in
some areas of the frame with flashing signs and other intermittent
light sources or if the subject is briefly illuminated by a strobe or other
bright, momentary light source.

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Rating Pictures
Selected pictures can be rated or marked as candidates for later
deletion. Ratings can also be viewed in Capture NX-D and
ViewNX-i. Protected pictures cannot be rated.

1 Select an image.
Press the K button to start playback
and display a picture you want to rate.

2 Display the i menu.

Press the i button to view the
i menu.

3 Select Rating.
Highlight Rating and press J.

4 Choose a rating.
Rotate the main command dial to
choose a rating of from zero to five
stars, or select d to mark the picture
as a candidate for later deletion. Press
J to complete the operation.

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 Protecting Pictures from Deletion
Use the Protect option in the i menu to protect pictures from
accidental deletion. Note that this does NOT prevent pictures
being deleted when the memory card is formatted.

1 Select an image.
Press the K button to start playback
and display a picture you want to
protect.

2 Display the i menu.

Press the i button to view the i
menu.

3 Select Protect.
Highlight Protect and press J.
Protected pictures are indicated by a
P icon; to remove protection, display
the picture and repeat Steps 2–3.

A Removing Protection from All Pictures

To remove protection from all pictures in the folder or folders currently
selected for Playback folder in the playback menu, select Unprotect
all in the i menu.

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Shooting Controls
This chapter describes controls that can be used during
shooting.

The Mode Dial

Press the mode dial lock Mode dial
release and rotate the mode
dial to choose from the
following modes:
• b Auto: A “point-and-shoot”
mode in which the camera
sets exposure and hue Mode dial lock release
(0 41, 45).
• P Programmed auto: The camera sets shutter speed and aperture
for optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in
other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera
settings.
• S Shutter-priority auto: You choose the shutter speed; the camera
selects the aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur
motion.
• A Aperture-priority auto: You choose the aperture; the camera
selects the shutter speed for best results. Use to blur
backgrounds or bring both foreground and background into
focus.
• M Manual: You control both shutter speed and aperture. Set
shutter speed to “bulb” or “time” for long time-exposures.
• U1, U2, U3 User settings modes: Assign frequently-used settings to
these positions for quick recall.

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 P: Programmed Auto
In this mode, the camera automatically
adjusts shutter speed and aperture
according to a built-in program to
ensure optimal exposure in most
situations. Different combinations of
shutter speed and aperture that
produce the same exposure can be selected by rotating the
main command dial (“flexible program”). While flexible program
is in effect, a flexible program indicator (U) is displayed. To
restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the
main command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed,
choose another mode, or turn the camera off.

S: Shutter-Priority Auto
In shutter-priority auto, you choose the
shutter speed while the camera
automatically selects the aperture that
will produce the optimal exposure. To
choose a shutter speed, rotate the main
command dial. Shutter speed can be set Monitor
to “×200” or to values between 30 s and
1/8000 s and can be locked at the selected

setting (0 146).

Control panel

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A: Aperture-Priority Auto
In aperture-priority auto, you choose the
aperture while the camera automatically
selects the shutter speed that will
produce the optimal exposure. To
choose an aperture between the
minimum and maximum values for the Monitor
lens, rotate the sub-command dial.
Aperture can be locked at the selected
setting (0 146).

Control panel

M: Manual
In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and
aperture. Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter
speed, and the sub-command dial to set aperture. Shutter speed
can be set to “×200” or to values between 30 s and 1/8000 s, or the
shutter can be held open indefinitely for a long time-exposure
(0 76). Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and
maximum values for the lens. Use the exposure indicators to
check exposure.
Monitor Control panel

Shutter speed Aperture

Shutter speed Aperture

Shutter speed and aperture can be locked at the selected

settings.

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 D Exposure Indicators
The exposure indicators show whether the photograph would be
under- or over-exposed at current settings. Depending on the option
chosen for Custom Setting b1 (EV steps for exposure cntrl), the
amount of under- or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 or
1/2 EV. If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the

displays will flash.

Custom Setting b1 set to “1/3 step”
Underexposed Overexposed
Optimal exposure
by 1/3 EV by over 3 EV

Monitor

Viewfinder

A Auto ISO Sensitivity Control (Mode M)

If auto ISO sensitivity control (0 80) is enabled, ISO sensitivity will
automatically be adjusted for optimal exposure at the selected shutter
speed and aperture.

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User Settings: U1, U2, and U3 Modes
Assign frequently-used settings to the U1, U2, and U3 positions on
the mode dial.

❚❚ Saving User Settings

Follow the steps below to save settings:

1 Select a mode.
Rotate the mode dial to
the desired mode.

2 Adjust settings.
Choose a focus point and make the desired adjustments to
flexible program (mode P), shutter speed (modes S and M),
exposure and flash compensation, aperture (modes A and M),
and settings in the photo shooting, movie shooting, and
Custom Settings menus.

3 Select Save user settings.

Highlight Save user settings in the
setup menu and press 2.

4 Select a position.
Highlight Save to U1, Save to U2, or Save to U3 and press 2.

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 5 Save user settings.
Highlight Save settings and press J to assign the settings
selected in Steps 1 and 2 to the mode dial position selected in
Step 4.

❚❚ Recalling User Settings

Rotating the mode dial to U1,
U2, or U3 recalls the settings
last saved to that position.

❚❚ Resetting User Settings

To reset settings for U1, U2, or U3 to default values:

1 Select Reset user settings.

Highlight Reset user settings in the
setup menu and press 2.

2 Select a position.
Highlight Reset U1, Reset U2, or Reset U3 and press 2.

3 Reset user settings.

Highlight Reset and press J to restore default settings for
the selected position. The camera will function in mode P.

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D User Settings
The following cannot be saved to U1, U2, or U3.
Photo shooting menu: Movie shooting menu:
• Storage folder • Choose image area
• Choose image area • Manage Picture Control
• Manage Picture Control
• Multiple exposure
• Interval timer shooting
• Time-lapse movie
• Focus shift shooting

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 Long Time-Exposures (Mode M)
Select the following shutter speeds for
long time-exposures of moving lights,
the stars, night scenery, or fireworks.
• Bulb: The shutter remains open while
the shutter-release button is held
down. • Shutter speed: Bulb
• Time: The exposure starts when the (35-second exposure)
shutter-release button is pressed and • Aperture: f/25
ends when the button is pressed a
second time.
To prevent blur, mount the camera on a tripod or use an optional
wireless remote controller (Time only) or remote cord. Nikon also
recommends using a fully-charged battery or an optional AC
adapter and power connector to prevent loss of power while the
shutter is open. Note that noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced
bright pixels, or fog) may be present in long exposures. Bright
spots and fog can be reduced by choosing On for Long
exposure NR in the photo shooting menu.

1 Ready the camera.

Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level
surface.

2 Select mode M.
Rotate the mode dial to M.

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3 Choose a shutter speed.
Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of
Bulb or Time.

Bulb Time

4 Open the shutter.

Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the
way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the
exposure is complete.
Time: Press the shutter-release button all the way down.

5 Close the shutter.

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

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 The S (ISO Sensitivity) Button
Hold the S button and rotate the main S button
command dial to adjust the camera’s
sensitivity to light according to the
amount of light available. The current
setting is shown in the shooting display
and control panel. Choose from settings
of from ISO 64 to ISO 25600 (or in the
case of the Z 6, of from ISO 100 to
ISO 51200); settings of from about 0.3 to
1 EV below the lowest of these values
Main command dial
and 0.3 to 2 EV above the highest are
also available for special situations. b
mode offers an additional ISO-A (auto)
option.

D ISO Sensitivity
The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an
exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the
more likely the image is to be affected by noise (randomly-spaced
bright pixels, fog, or lines). Noise is particularly likely at settings
between Hi 0.3 and Hi 2.
D Hi 0.3–Hi 2
Hi 0.3 through Hi 2 correspond to ISO sensitivities 0.3–2 EV over the
highest numerical value. Hi 0.3 is equivalent to ISO 32000 (Z 7) or
64000 (Z 6), Hi 2 to ISO 102400 (Z 7) or 204800 (Z 6).

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D Lo 0.3–Lo 1
Lo 0.3 through Lo 1 correspond to ISO sensitivities 0.3–1 EV below the
lowest numerical value. Lo 0.3 is equivalent to ISO 50 (Z 7) or 80 (Z 6),
Lo 1 to ISO 32 (Z 7) or 50 (Z 6). Use for larger apertures or slow shutter
speeds when lighting is bright. Highlights may lose some detail; in
most cases, ISO sensitivities at or above the lowest numerical value are
recommended.

Shooting Controls 79
 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
In modes P, S, A, and M, auto ISO Sub-command dial
sensitivity control can be enabled or
disabled by holding the S button and
rotating the sub-command dial. When
auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled,
ISO sensitivity will automatically be
adjusted if optimal exposure cannot be
achieved at the value selected with the
S button and main command dial. To
prevent ISO sensitivity going too high,
S button
you can choose an upper limit of from
ISO 100 (Z 7) or 200 (Z 6) to Hi 2 using the
ISO sensitivity settings > Maximum sensitivity item in the
photo shooting menu.
When auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled, the shooting
display will show ISO AUTO and control panel ISO-A. When
sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user, the
altered value is shown in the display.

Monitor Control panel

D Auto ISO Sensitivity Control

If the ISO sensitivity selected by the user is higher than that chosen for
Maximum sensitivity when auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled,
the value selected by the user will be used instead. When a flash is
used, shutter speed will be restricted to values between the speed
selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed) and the speed
selected for Custom Setting e2 (Flash shutter speed).

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The E (Exposure Compensation) Button
In modes other than b, exposure compensation can be used to
alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making
pictures brighter or darker. Choose from values between –5 EV
(underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of
1
/3 EV. In general, positive values make the subject brighter while
negative values make it darker.

−1 EV No exposure +1 EV

compensation

To choose a value for exposure compensation, press the E

button and rotate the main command dial until the desired
value is displayed.
E button

Control panel

Main command dial

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 At values other than ±0.0, a E icon will be displayed after you
release the E button. The current value for exposure
compensation can be confirmed in the exposure indicator by
pressing the E button.

Monitor Viewfinder

Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure

compensation to ±0. Exposure compensation is not reset when
the camera is turned off.

D Mode M
In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure
indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change.
D Flash Photography
When an optional flash unit is used, exposure compensation affects
both flash level and exposure, altering the brightness of both the main
subject and the background. Custom Setting e3 (Exposure comp. for
flash) can be used to restrict the effects of exposure compensation to
the background only.

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The c/E (Release Mode/Self-Timer) Button
The “release mode” determines what happens when the shutter-
release button is pressed. To choose a release mode, hold the
c (E) button and rotate the main command dial. Press J when
the desired option is highlighted; the selected option is
indicated by icons in the shooting display and control panel.

Monitor

Control panel

The following options are available in photo mode.

Option Description
The camera takes one photograph each time the
U Single frame
shutter-release button is pressed.
While the shutter-release button is held down, the
camera records 1–5 frames per second. The frame
V Continuous L rate can be chosen by rotating the sub-command
dial when Continuous L is highlighted in the
release-mode menu.
While the shutter-release button is held down, the
W Continuous H
camera records up to about 5.5 frames per second.

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 Option Description
While the shutter-release button is held down, the
camera records up to about 9 frames per second
X Continuous H (Z 7) or 12 frames per second (Z 6). Exposure is fixed
(extended) at the value for the first shot in each series; optional
flash units cannot be used. Flicker reduction has no
effect.
E Self-timer Take pictures with the self-timer (0 86).

D The Shooting Display

In continuous low-speed and continuous high-speed modes, the
display is updated in real time even while shooting is in progress.
D Frame Advance Rate
Frame advance rate varies with camera settings. The approximate
maximum rates at different settings are given in the table below.
Silent photography
Release mode Image quality Bit depth Off On
JPEG/TIFF — Z 7: 4 fps
12 Z 6: 4.5 fps
Continuous L NEF (RAW)/ 5 fps
Z 7: 3.5 fps
NEF (RAW) + JPEG 14
Z 6: 4 fps
JPEG/TIFF — Z 7: 4 fps
5.5 fps
12 Z 6: 4.5 fps
Continuous H NEF (RAW)/
Z 7: 5 fps Z 7: 3.5 fps
NEF (RAW) + JPEG 14
Z 6: 5.5 fps Z 6: 4 fps
JPEG/TIFF — Z 7: 9 fps Z 7: 8 fps
Continuous H 12 Z 6: 12 fps Z 6: 12 fps
NEF (RAW)/
(extended) Z 7: 8 fps Z 7: 6.5 fps
NEF (RAW) + JPEG 14
Z 6: 9 fps Z 6: 8 fps

84 Shooting Controls
D 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. The frame rate will drop when the buffer is full (r00).
The approximate number of images that can be stored in the buffer at
current settings is shown in the exposure-count displays while the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Monitor Control panel

While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the
memory card access lamp will light. Depending on shooting
conditions and memory card performance, recording may take from a
few seconds to a few minutes. Do not remove the memory card or
remove or disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone
out. If the camera is switched off while data remain in the buffer, the
power will not turn off until all images in the buffer have been
recorded. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer,
the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the
memory card.

Shooting Controls 85
 In movie mode, you can choose the operation performed when
the shutter-release button is pressed (0 45). Regardless of the
option selected, a maximum of 50 photos can be taken with
each movie.
Option Description
The camera takes one photograph each time the
U Single frame
shutter-release button is pressed.
The camera takes photographs for up to 3 (Z 7) or 2
(Z 6) seconds at a time while the shutter-release
button is held down, up to the maximum displayed
when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
c Continuous
The frame rate varies with the option selected for
Frame size/frame rate in the movie shooting
menu. Only one photograph can be taken at a time
while movie recording is in progress.

The Self-Timer
In self-timer mode, pressing the shutter-release button starts a
timer, and a photo is taken when the timer expires.

1 Select self-timer mode.

Keeping the c (E) button pressed,
rotate the main command dial to
highlight E (self-timer).

2 Choose the shutter-release delay.

Rotate the sub-command dial to
select the shutter-release delay and
press J.

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3 Frame the photograph and focus.
If AF-S is selected for focus mode, the
timer will not start unless the camera
is able to focus.

4 Start the timer.

Press the shutter-release button all
the way down to start the timer. A E
icon will appear in the display and the
self-timer lamp will start to flash,
stopping two seconds before the
photograph is taken.

D Taking Multiple Shots

Use Custom Setting c2 (Self-timer) to choose the number of shots
taken, and the interval between the shots taken, when the self-timer
finishes counting down.

Shooting Controls 87
 The Sub-Selector
Use the sub-selector as a joystick to
select the focus point, or press the center
to lock focus and/or exposure.

Focus-Point Selection
Use the sub-selector to select the focus
point in the shooting display. Focus-
point selection is not available when
auto-area AF is selected for AF-area
mode (0 55).
Focus point

Autoexposure (AE) Lock

Pressing the center of the sub-selector locks exposure at the
current setting. AE lock can be used to recompose shots after
metering a subject that will not be in the selected focus area in
the final composition, and is particularly effective with spot or
center-weighted metering.

Focus Lock
The center of the sub-selector can be used to lock focus on the
current subject when AF-C is selected for focus mode. When
using focus lock, choose an AF-area mode other than auto-area
AF.

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❚❚ Locking Focus and Exposure
Follow the steps below to use focus and exposure lock.

1 Set focus and exposure.

Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the
shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure.
Check that the focus point is displayed in green.

2 Lock focus and exposure. Shutter-release button

With the shutter-release button
pressed halfway, press the center of
the sub-selector to lock both focus
and exposure (an AE-L icon will be
displayed).

Sub-selector

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 3 Recompose the photograph and
shoot.
Focus will remain locked between
shots if you keep the shutter-release
button pressed halfway (AF-S) or keep
the center of the sub-selector
pressed, allowing several
photographs in succession to be
taken at the same focus setting.

Do not change the distance between the camera and the

subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus
again at the new distance.

D AF-S
When AF-S is selected for focus mode, focus will lock while the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway (focus will also lock while the center
of the sub-selector is pressed).
D Using the Shutter-Release Button for Exposure Lock
If On (half press) is selected for Custom Setting c1 (Shutter-release
button AE-L), exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.

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The i Button
Pressing the i button displays the i menu: a menu of
frequently-used settings for the current mode.

Using the i Menu

Press the i button to display the i menu.

Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view

options, then highlight an option and press J to select it and
return to the i menu (to exit to the previous display without
changing settings, press the i button).

A The Command Dials

You can also adjust settings for highlighted
items by rotating the main command dial to
choose an option and then pressing J (sub-
options, if available, can be selected by
rotating the sub-command dial; in some
cases, the same options can be selected
using either dial). The current option will
also be selected if you highlight another item with the multi selector or
press the shutter-release button halfway.

The i Button 91
 The Photo-Mode i Menu
At default settings, the following items appear in the i menu for
photo mode.
1 3 5 7 9 11

2 4 6 8 10 12
1 Set Picture Control ........................93 7 Wi-Fi connection ........................ 109
2 White balance ................................98 8 Active D-Lighting ....................... 110
3 Image quality .............................. 104 9 Release mode.............................. 111
4 Image size..................................... 106 10 Vibration reduction.................... 112
5 Flash mode................................... 107 11 AF-area mode.............................. 113
6 Metering ....................................... 108 12 Focus mode ................................. 113

92 The i Button
Set Picture Control
Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of
scene.
Option Description
The camera automatically adjusts hues and
tones based on the Standard Picture Control.
The complexions of portrait subjects will appear
n Auto
softer, and such elements as the foliage and sky
in outdoor shots more vivid, than in pictures
taken with the Standard Picture Control.
Standard processing for balanced results.
Q Standard
Recommended for most situations.
Minimal processing for natural results. Choose
R Neutral for photographs that will later be processed or
retouched.
Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint
S Vivid effect. Choose for photographs that emphasize
primary colors.
T Monochrome Take monochrome photographs.
Process portraits for skin with natural texture
o Portrait
and a rounded feel.
p Landscape Produces vibrant landscapes and cityscapes.
Details are preserved over a wide tone range,
from highlights to shadows. Choose for
q Flat
photographs that will later be extensively
processed or retouched.
Choose from the following Picture Controls,
each a unique combination of hue, tone,
saturation, and other settings tuned for a
k01– Creative Picture particular effect: Dream, Morning, Pop,
k20 Control Sunday, Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached,
Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue,
Red, Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, and
Carbon.

The i Button 93
 To view Picture Control settings,
highlight a Picture Control and press 3.
Changes to settings can be previewed in
the display (0 95).

The current Picture Control is indicated

by an icon in the display during
shooting.

94 The i Button
❚❚ Modifying Picture Controls
Picture Controls can be modified to suit
the scene or the photographer’s creative
intent. Highlight Set Picture Control in
the i menu and press J to display the
Picture Control list, then highlight a
Picture Control and press 3 to display
Picture Control settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired
setting and press 4 or 2 to choose a value in increments of 1, or
rotate the sub-command dial to choose a value in increments of
0.25 (the options available vary with the Picture Control
selected). Default settings can be restored by pressing the O
button.
After adjusting settings to your
satisfaction, press J to put the changes
into effect and return to the i menu.
Picture Controls that have been
modified from default settings are
indicated by an asterisk (“U”).

D Previous Settings
The j indicator under the value display in
the Picture Control setting menu indicates
the previous value for the setting.
A The “n Auto“ Picture Control
If n Auto is selected for Set Picture
Control, settings can be adjusted in the
range A−2 to A+2.

The i Button 95
 The following settings are available:
Option Description
Effect level Mute or heighten the effect of Creative Picture Control.
Quickly adjust levels for balanced Sharpening, Mid-
Quick sharp range sharpening, and Clarity, or select A to let the
camera adjust sharpening automatically. You can also
make individual adjustments to the following
Sharpening parameters:
• Sharpening: Control the sharpness of details and
outlines.
Mid-range • Mid-range sharpening: Adjust sharpness according to
sharpening the fineness of the patterns and lines in mid-tones
affected by Sharpening and Clarity.
• Clarity: Adjust overall sharpness and the sharpness of
Clarity thicker outlines without affecting brightness or
dynamic range.
Adjust contrast manually or select A to let the camera
Contrast
adjust contrast automatically.
Raise or lower brightness without loss of detail in
Brightness
highlights or shadows.
Control the vividness of colors. Select A to adjust
Saturation
saturation automatically according to the type of scene.
Hue Adjust hue.
Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome
Filter effects
pictures.
Choose the tint used in monochrome pictures. Pressing
Toning 3 when an option other than B&W (black-and-white) is
selected displays saturation options.

D “A” (Auto)
Results for auto (A) vary with exposure and the position of the subject
in the frame.

96 The i Button
D Filter Effects
Choose from the following:
Mode Setting
Y (yellow) These options enhance contrast and can be used to tone down the brightness
O (orange) of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange produces more contrast than
R (red) yellow, red more contrast than orange.
G (green) Green softens skin tones and can be used for portraits.

The i Button 97
 White Balance
Adjust white balance (for more information, see “White Balance”,
0 62).
Option Option
4 Auto I Fluorescent
Keep white (reduce warm colors) Sodium-vapor lamps
Keep overall atmosphere Warm-white fluorescent
Keep warm lighting colors White fluorescent
D Natural light auto Cool-white fluorescent
H Direct sunlight Day white fluorescent
Daylight fluorescent
G Cloudy
High temp. mercury-vapor
M Shade
5 Flash
J Incandescent
K Choose color temperature
L Preset manual
Pressing 3 when Auto or Fluorescent is
highlighted displays sub-options for the
highlighted item.

The current white balance option is

indicated by an icon in the display
during shooting.

98 The i Button
❚❚ Fine-Tuning White Balance
Selecting White balance in the i menu
displays a list of white balance options. If
an option other than Choose color
temperature is highlighted, fine-tuning
options can be displayed by pressing 3.
Any changes to fine-tuning options can
be previewed in the display.

Increase green

Increase blue Increase amber

Increase magenta

Tap the arrows in the display or use the multi selector to fine-
tune white balance, or rotate the main or sub-command dial to
fine-tune white balance respectively on the Amber–Blue or
Green–Magenta axis. Press J to save settings and return to the
i menu.
An asterisk (“U”) next to the white
balance icon in the shooting display
indicates that fine-tuning is in effect.

The i Button 99
 ❚❚ Choosing a Color Temperature
Selecting White balance in the i menu displays a list of white
balance options. When Choose color temperature is
highlighted, color temperature options can be viewed by
pressing 3.

Value for Value for

Amber–Blue axis Green–Magenta axis

Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits on the Amber–Blue or Green–

Magenta axis and press 1 or 3 to change. Press J to save
settings and return to the i menu. If a value other than zero is
selected for the Green–Magenta axis, an asterisk (“U“) will be
displayed next to the white balance icon.

D Choose Color Temperature

Note that the desired results will not be obtained with flash or
fluorescent lighting. Choose 5 (Flash) or I (Fluorescent) for these
sources. With other light sources, take a test shot to determine if the
selected value is appropriate.

100 The i Button

❚❚ Preset Manual
Preset manual is used to record and recall up to six custom white
balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to
compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. Follow the
steps below to measure a value for preset manual white balance.

1 Display white balance presets.

Highlight Preset manual in the i
menu white balance display and
press 3 to display a list of white
balance presets.

2 Select a preset.
Highlight the desired white balance
preset (d-1 to d-6) and press J to
select the highlighted preset and
return to the i menu.
D Protected Presets
Presets indicated by a g icon are
protected and cannot be changed.

3 Select direct measurement mode.

Highlight White balance in the i
menu and press and hold J until the
L icons in the shooting display and
control panel start to flash and white
balance target (r) is displayed at the
selected focus point.

The i Button 101

 4 Measure white balance.
To measure white balance, tap a
white or gray object, or use the multi
selector to position the r over a
white or gray area of the display and
either press J or press the shutter-
release button all the way down (note that the r cannot be
repositioned when an optional flash unit is attached, in which
case you will need to measure white balance with a white or
gray object positioned in the center of the frame).
If the camera is unable to measure
white balance, a message will be
displayed. Try measuring white
balance again with a different target.

5 Exit direct measurement mode.

Press the i button to exit direct measurement mode.

102 The i Button

D Measuring Preset Manual White Balance
Preset manual white balance cannot be measured while HDR or
multiple exposure shooting is in progress.
D Direct Measurement Mode
Direct measurement mode will end if no operations are performed in
the time selected for Custom Setting c3 (Power off delay) > Standby
timer.
D Managing Presets
The White balance > Preset manual option in the photo shooting
menu can be used to copy white balance from an existing photograph
to a selected preset, add comments, or protect presets.
D Preset Manual: Selecting a Preset
To choose a preset, select White balance >
Preset manual in the photo shooting
menu, then highlight a preset and press J.
If no value currently exists for the selected
preset, white balance will be set to 5200 K,
the same as Direct sunlight.

The i Button 103

 Image Quality
Choose a file format for photographs.
Option Description
NEF (RAW) + JPEG finem Record two copies of each photo: an NEF
NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine (RAW) image and a JPEG copy. Only the JPEG
NEF (RAW) + JPEG normalm copy is displayed during playback, but
NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal deleting the JPEG copy also deletes the NEF
NEF (RAW) + JPEG basicm (RAW) image. The NEF (RAW) image can only
NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic be viewed using a computer.
NEF (RAW) Record photos in NEF (RAW) format.
JPEG finem Record photos in JPEG format. Compression
JPEG fine increases and file size decreases as quality
JPEG normalm progresses from “fine” through “normal” to
JPEG normal “basic”. Choose options with m to maximize
JPEG basicm quality, options without m to ensure that all
JPEG basic images have more or less the same file size.
Record photos in uncompressed TIFF-RGB
TIFF (RGB) format at a bit depth of 8 bits per channel
(24-bit color).
The option currently selected is shown in
the display during shooting.

104 The i Button

A NEF (RAW)
NEF (RAW) image files (extension “*.nef”) contain the raw data output
from the image sensor. Using Nikon’s ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D
software, you can adjust and re-adjust settings such as exposure
compensation and white balance as often as you please without
degrading image quality, making this format ideal for photos that will
be processed in multiple different ways. ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D
are available free-of-charge from the Nikon Download Center.
The process of converting NEF (RAW) images to other formats is
referred to as “NEF (RAW) processing”. You can save NEF (RAW) images
in other formats using the ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D computer
applications or the NEF (RAW) processing option in the camera
retouch menu.

The i Button 105

 Image Size
Choose the size at which photographs are recorded.
Option Description
Large Choose the size for photos recorded in NEF (RAW)
NEF (RAW) Medium format. NEF (RAW) is available only when an NEF
Small (RAW) option is selected for image quality.
Large
Choose the size for photos recorded in JPEG or TIFF
JPEG/TIFF Medium
format.
Small
The option currently selected is shown
in the display during shooting.

The physical dimensions of the photos in pixels varies with the

option selected for Choose image area.
Z 7: Image size
Large Medium Small
FX (36 × 24) 8256 × 5504 6192 × 4128 4128 × 2752
Image area

DX (24 × 16) 5408 × 3600 4048 × 2696 2704 × 1800

5 : 4 (30 × 24) 6880 × 5504 5152 × 4120 3440 × 2752
1 : 1 (24 × 24) 5504 × 5504 4128 × 4128 2752 × 2752
16 : 9 (36 × 20) 8256 × 4640 6192 × 3480 4128 × 2320

Z 6: Image size
Large Medium Small
FX (36 × 24) 6048 × 4024 4528 × 3016 3024 × 2016
Image area

DX (24 × 16) 3936 × 2624 2944 × 1968 1968 × 1312

1 : 1 (24 × 24) 4016 × 4016 3008 × 3008 2000 × 2000
16 : 9 (36 × 20) 6048 × 3400 4528 × 2544 3024 × 1696

106 The i Button

Flash Mode
Choose a flash mode for optional flash units. The options
available depend on the mode selected with the mode dial.
Option Available in Option Available in
I Fill flash M Rear-curtain sync P, S, A, M
J Red-eye b, P, S, A, M s Flash off b, P, S, A, M
reduction
K Slow sync +
red-eye P, A
L Slow sync
The option currently selected is
indicated by an icon in the display
during shooting.

The i Button 107

 Metering
Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. The
following options are available:
Option Description
The camera meters a wide area of the frame and
sets exposure according to tone distribution,
L Matrix metering
color, composition, and distance for results close
to those seen by the naked eye.
The camera meters the entire frame but assigns
the greatest weight to an area in the center of the
frame, the size of which can be chosen using
M Center-weighted
Custom Setting b3 (Center-weighted area). This
metering
is the classic meter for portraits and is also
recommended when using filters with an
exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.
The camera meters a 4 mm circle (equivalent to
approximately 1.5% of the frame) centered on the
current focus point, making it possible to meter
off-center subjects (if auto-area AF is in effect, the
N Spot metering
camera will instead meter the center focus point).
Spot metering ensures that the subject will be
correctly exposed, even when the background is
much brighter or darker.
The camera assigns the greatest weight to
t Highlight-
highlights. Use this option to reduce loss of detail
weighted
in highlights, for example when photographing
metering
spotlit performers on-stage.
The option currently selected is
indicated by an icon in the display
during shooting.

108 The i Button

Wi-Fi Connection
Enable or disable Wi-Fi. Enable Wi-Fi to establish wireless
connections to computers or between the camera and
smartphones or tablets (smart devices) running the SnapBridge
app.
The camera displays a Wi-Fi icon when
Wi-Fi is enabled.

To turn Wi-Fi off, highlight Wi-Fi connection in the i menu and

press J. If Wi-Fi is currently enabled, a Close Wi-Fi connection
prompt will be displayed; press J to end the connection.

A Wireless Connections
For information on establishing wireless connections to computers or
smart devices, see the Network Guide, available from the Nikon
Download Center:
Z 7: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/
492/Z_7.html

Z 6: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/
493/Z_6.html
More information on using SnapBridge is available via the
app’s online help.

The i Button 109

 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. It is most effective when used
with matrix metering.

Off Y Auto

Option Description
The camera automatically adjusts Active D-Lighting in
Y Auto response to shooting conditions (in mode M, however,
Y Auto is equivalent to Q Normal).
Z Extra high
P High Choose the amount of Active D-Lighting performed
from Z Extra high, P High, Q Normal, and
Q Normal R Low.
R Low
c Off Active D-Lighting off.

The option currently selected is

indicated by an icon in the display
during shooting.

D Active D-Lighting
Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in
photos taken with Active D-Lighting. Uneven shading may be visible
with some subjects. Active D-Lighting does not apply at high ISO
sensitivities (Hi 0.3–Hi 2).

110 The i Button

Release Mode
Choose the operation performed when the shutter-release
button is pressed all the way down. For more information, see
“The c/E (Release Mode/Self-Timer) Button” (0 83).
Option Option
U Single frame X Continuous H (extended)
V Continuous L E Self-timer
W Continuous H
When Continuous L or Self-timer is highlighted, additional
options can be displayed by pressing 3.
Pressing 3 when Continuous L is
highlighted displays frame advance rate
options.

Pressing 3 when Self-timer is

highlighted displays options for the
shutter-release delay and the number of
shots taken when the timer expires.

The current release mode is shown by

icons in the shooting display and control
panel.

The i Button 111

 Vibration Reduction
Choose whether to enable vibration reduction. The options
available vary with the lens.
Option Description
On Choose for enhanced vibration reduction when
C photographing static subjects.
Normal
Choose when photographing athletes and other
D Sport subjects that are moving rapidly and unpredictably.
E Off Vibration reduction off.

Options other than Off are shown by an

icon in the display during shooting.

D Vibration Reduction
Vibration reduction may be unavailable with some lenses. When
using vibration reduction, wait for the image in the display to stabilize
before shooting. With some lenses, the image in the display may also
jiggle after the shutter is released; this is normal and does not indicate
a malfunction.
Sport or On is recommended for panning shots. In Sport, Normal, and
On modes, vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part
of the pan (if the camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration
reduction will be applied only to vertical shake).
To prevent unintended results, select Off when the camera is mounted
on a tripod unless the tripod head is unsecured or the camera is
mounted on a monopod, in which case Normal, Sport, or On is
recommended.

112 The i Button

AF-Area Mode
AF-area mode controls how the camera selects the focus-point
for autofocus. For more information, see “AF-Area Mode” (0 55).
Option Option
3 Pinpoint AF f Wide-area AF (S)
d Single-point AF g Wide-area AF (L)
e Dynamic-area AF h Auto-area AF
The option currently selected is shown
by an icon in the display during
shooting.

Focus Mode
The focus mode controls how the camera focuses. For more
information, see “Choosing a Focus Mode” (0 53).
Option Option
AF-S Single AF MF Manual focus
AF-C Continuous AF
The option currently selected is shown
by an icon in the display during
shooting.

The i Button 113

 The Movie-Mode i Menu
At default settings, the following items appear in the i menu for
movie mode.
1 3 5 7 9 11

2 4 6 8 10 12
1 Set Picture Control ..................... 115 7 Wi-Fi connection ........................ 120
2 White balance ............................. 115 8 Active D-Lighting ....................... 120
3 Frame size and rate/ 9 Electronic VR................................ 120
image quality............................. 116 10 Vibration reduction.................... 121
4 Microphone sensitivity.............. 118 11 AF-area mode.............................. 121
5 Choose image area .................... 119 12 Focus mode ................................. 121
6 Metering ....................................... 120

A “Same as Photo Settings”

If Same as photo settings is selected for
Set Picture Control, White balance,
Active D-Lighting, or Vibration reduction
in the movie shooting menu, a h icon
will appear at the top left corner of the i
menu, indicating that the options selected
for these settings in photo mode also apply
in movie mode and vice versa.

114 The i Button

Set Picture Control
Choose a Picture Control for movie recording. For more
information, see “Set Picture Control” (0 93).

White Balance
Adjust white balance for movie recording. For more information,
see “White Balance” (0 62, 98).

The i Button 115

 Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality
Select the movie frame size (in pixels) and frame rate. You can
also choose from two Movie quality options: High quality
(indicated by frame size/rate icons with “m”) and Normal.
Together, these options determine the maximum bit rate, as
shown in the following table.
Max. bit rate (Mbps) Max.
High recording
Frame size/frame rate 1 quality Normal time
r 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 30p
s 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 25p
t 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 24p 144 — 2
w 1920 × 1080; 120p  3

x 1920 × 1080; 100p 3 29 min.

y/y 1920 × 1080; 60p 59 s 4
56 28
z/z 1920 × 1080; 50p
1/1 1920 × 1080; 30p
2/2 1920 × 1080; 25p 28 14
3/3 1920 × 1080; 24p
A 1920 × 1080; 30p ×4 (slow-mo) 3
36
B 1920 × 1080; 25p ×4 (slow-mo) 3 — 2 3 min.
C 1920 × 1080; 24p ×5 (slow-mo)  3 29
1 Actual frame rates for values listed as 120p, 60p, 30p, and 24p are respectively 119.88 fps,
59.94 fps, 29.97 fps, and 23.976 fps.
2 Movie quality fixed at High quality.
3 Image area fixed at DX (Z 7) or FX (Z 6); face detection not enabled in auto-area AF AF-area
mode.
4 Each movie may be recorded across up to 8 files of up to 4 GB each. The number of files and the
length of each file vary with the options selected for Frame size/frame rate and
Movie quality.

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The option currently selected is shown
by an icon in the display.

❚❚ Slow-Motion Movies
To record silent slow-motion movies, select a “slow-mo” option
for Frame size/frame rate. Slow-motion movies are recorded at
4 or 5 times the rated speed and play back at the rated speed.
Movies shot at 1920 × 1080; 30p ×4 (slow-mo), for example, are
recorded at a frame rate of roughly 120 fps and play back at
around 30 fps, meaning that 10 seconds recording produces
about 40 seconds of footage.
Approximately 10 s
Recording

Playback
Approximately 40 s

Recording and playback speeds are shown below.

Frame size/frame rate Recording speed Normal
A 1920 × 1080; 30p ×4 (slow-mo) 120p (119.88 fps) 30p (29.97 fps)
B 1920 × 1080; 25p ×4 (slow-mo) 100p (100 fps) 25p (25 fps)
C 1920 × 1080; 24p ×5 (slow-mo) 120p (119.88 fps) 24p (23.976 fps)
D Slow-Motion Movies
Features such as flicker reduction, electronic vibration reduction, and
time code output cannot be used when a “slow-mo” option is selected.

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 Microphone Sensitivity
Turn the built-in or external microphones on or off or adjust
microphone sensitivity. Choose bA to adjust sensitivity
automatically or Microphone off to turn sound recording off or
adjust microphone sensitivity manually by choosing a value
between b1 and b20 (the higher the value, the higher the
sensitivity).
At settings other than bA, the option
currently selected is shown by an icon in
the display.

If the sound level is displayed in red, the

volume is too high. Reduce microphone
sensitivity.

D The 2 Icon
Movies recorded with the microphone off
are indicated by a 2 icon in full-frame and
movie playback.

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Choose Image Area
Choose the size of the area on the image sensor used to record
movies. Select FX to shoot movies in what is referred to as “FX-
based movie format”, DX to shoot in “DX-based movie format”.
The differences between the two formats are shown in the
illustration.

FX DX

The dimensions of the area recorded vary with the frame size:
Area recorded (approximate)
Format Frame size
Z7 Z6
FX-based movie 3840 × 2160 35.9 × 20.2 mm
format 1920 × 1080 35.8 × 20.1 mm 35.9 × 20.1 mm
DX-based movie 3840 × 2160 23.4 × 13.2 mm
23.5 × 13.2 mm
format 1920 × 1080 23.4 × 13.1 mm
The option currently selected is shown
by an icon in the display.

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 Metering
Choose how the camera sets exposure in movie mode. For more
information, see “Metering” (0 108), but note that spot
metering is not available.

Wi-Fi Connection
Enable or disable Wi-Fi. For more information, see “Wi-Fi
Connection” (0 109).

Active D-Lighting
Choose an Active D-Lighting option for movie mode. For more
information, see “Active D-Lighting” (0 110). Note that if Same
as photo settings is selected for Active D-Lighting in the
movie shooting menu and Auto is selected in the photo
shooting menu, movies will be shot at a setting equivalent to
Normal.

Electronic VR
Select On to enable electronic vibration reduction in movie
mode. Electronic vibration reduction is not available at frame
sizes of 1920 × 1080; 120p, 1920 × 1080; 100p, or 1920 × 1080
(slow-mo). Note that when electronic vibration reduction is on,
the angle of view will be reduced, slightly increasing the
apparent focal length, and the maximum sensitivity for movie
recording is fixed at ISO 25600 (Z 7) or 51200 (Z 6).
An icon appears in the display while On
is selected.

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Vibration Reduction
Choose vibration reduction option for movie mode. For more
information, see “Vibration Reduction” (0 112).

AF-Area Mode
Choose how the camera selects the focus point when autofocus
is enabled in movie mode. For more information, see “AF-Area
Mode” (0 55, 113).
Option Option
d Single-point AF g Wide-area AF (L)
f Wide-area AF (S) h Auto-area AF

Focus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. For more
information, see “Choosing a Focus Mode” (0 53).
Option Option
AF-S Single AF AF-F Full-time AF
AF-C Continuous AF MF Manual focus

The i Button 121

122 The i Button
Menu List
This section lists the options available in the camera menus.
A Camera Menus
More information on camera menus is available in a Reference Manual,
available for download from:
Z 7: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/
492/Z_7.html

Z 6: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/
493/Z_6.html

You can also consult the online manual, located at:

https://onlinemanual.nikonimglib.com/z7_z6/en/

D The Playback Menu: Managing Images

Delete
Selected Delete multiple images.
Select date
All
Playback folder (defaults to All)
(Folder name) Choose a folder for playback.
All
Current

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 Playback display options
Add info Choose the information available in the
Focus point playback photo information display.
Additional photo info
Exposure info
Highlights
RGB histogram
Shooting data
Overview
None (image only)
Image review (defaults to Off)
On Choose whether pictures are displayed
On (monitor only) automatically immediately after
Off shooting.
After delete (defaults to Show next)
Show next Choose the picture displayed after an
Show previous image is deleted.
Continue as before
After burst, show (defaults to Last image in burst)
First image in burst Choose whether the camera displays
the first or the last photo in the burst
Last image in burst after photos are taken in continuous
release mode.
Rotate tall (defaults to On)
On Choose whether to rotate “tall”
(portrait-orientation) pictures for
Off
display during playback.
Slide show
Start View a slide show of the pictures in the
Image type current playback folder.
Frame interval
Rating
Rate selected images.

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C The Photo Shooting Menu:
Shooting Options
Reset photo shooting menu
Yes Select Yes to reset photo shooting
No menu options to their default values.
Storage folder
Rename Select the folder in which subsequent
Select folder by number pictures will be stored.
Select folder from list
File naming
File naming Choose the three-letter prefix used in
naming the image files in which
photographs are stored. The default
prefix is “DSC”.
Choose image area (defaults to FX (36 × 24))
FX (36 × 24) Choose the image area (crop) for
DX (24 × 16) photos. 5 : 4 (30 × 24) is available with
5 : 4 (30 × 24) the Z 7 only.
1 : 1 (24 × 24)
16 : 9 (36 × 20)

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 Image quality (defaults to JPEG normal)
NEF (RAW) + JPEG finem Choose a file format and compression
NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine ratio (image quality). The compression
NEF (RAW) + JPEG normalm for options indicated by a star (“m”)
NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal prioritizes quality, while that for images
without a star gives priority to reducing
NEF (RAW) + JPEG basicm
file size.
NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic
NEF (RAW)
JPEG finem
JPEG fine
JPEG normalm
JPEG normal
JPEG basicm
JPEG basic
TIFF (RGB)
Image size
JPEG/TIFF Choose the image size, in pixels.
Separate options are available for JPEG/
NEF (RAW)
TIFF and for NEF (RAW) images.
NEF (RAW) recording
NEF (RAW) compression Choose the type of compression and
NEF (RAW) bit depth the bit depth for NEF (RAW) images.
ISO sensitivity settings
ISO sensitivity Adjust ISO sensitivity settings for
Auto ISO sensitivity control photographs.

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White balance (defaults to Auto)
Auto Match white balance to the light source.
Natural light auto
Direct sunlight
Cloudy
Shade
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Flash
Choose color temperature
Preset manual

D Text Entry
A keyboard is displayed when text entry is required. Tap letters on the
screen (to cycle through the upper- and lower-case and symbol
keyboards, tap the keyboard selection button) or use the multi selector
to highlight characters and press J to insert them at the current cursor
position (note that if a character is entered when the field is full, the
last character in the field will be deleted). To delete the character under
the cursor, press the O button. To move the cursor to a new position,
tap the display or rotate the main command dial. To complete entry
and return to the previous menu, press X. To exit without completing
text entry, press G.
Text display area

Keyboard area Keyboard selection

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 Set Picture Control (defaults to Auto)
Auto Choose how new photos will be
Standard processed. Select according to the type
Neutral of scene or your creative intent.
Vivid
Monochrome
Portrait
Landscape
Flat
Dream
Morning
Pop
Sunday
Somber
Dramatic
Silence
Bleached
Melancholic
Pure
Denim
Toy
Sepia
Blue
Red
Pink
Charcoal
Graphite
Binary
Carbon

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Manage Picture Control
Save/edit Create custom Picture Controls.
Rename
Delete
Load/save
Color space (defaults to sRGB)
sRGB Choose a color space for photographs.
Adobe RGB
Active D-Lighting (defaults to Off)
Auto Preserve details in highlights and
Extra high shadows, creating photographs with
High natural contrast.
Normal
Low
Off
Long exposure NR (defaults to Off)
On Reduce “noise” (bright spots or fog) in
Off photos taken at slow shutter speeds.
High ISO NR (defaults to Normal)
High Reduce “noise” (randomly-spaced
Normal bright pixels) in photos taken at high
Low ISO sensitivities.
Off
Vignette control (defaults to Normal)
High Reduce the drop in brightness at the
Normal edges of photographs. The effect is
Low most noticeable at maximum aperture.
Off
Diffraction compensation (defaults to On)
On Reduce the effects of diffraction in
photos taken at small apertures (high
Off
f/-numbers).

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 Auto distortion control (defaults to On)
On Reduce barrel distortion when shooting
with wide-angle lenses and reduce pin-
cushion distortion when shooting with
long lenses (note that On may be
Off selected automatically with some
lenses, in which case the Auto
distortion control option will be
grayed out and unavailable).
Flicker reduction shooting (defaults to Off)
On Reduce the effects of flicker under
Off fluorescent or mercury vapor lighting.
Metering (defaults to Matrix metering)
Matrix metering Choose how the camera meters light
Center-weighted metering levels to set exposure.
Spot metering
Highlight-weighted metering
Flash control
Flash control mode Choose a flash control mode for
Wireless flash options optional flash units and adjust settings
for remote wireless flash units. The
Remote flash control
options available vary with the flash
Radio remote flash info unit or accessory used.
Flash mode (defaults to Fill flash)
Fill flash Choose the flash mode.
Red-eye reduction
Slow sync + red-eye
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Flash off
Flash compensation (defaults to 0.0)
−3.0 – +1.0 Adjust flash compensation.

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Focus mode (defaults to Single AF)
Single AF Choose how the camera focuses.
Continuous AF
Manual focus
AF-area mode (defaults to Single-point AF)
Pinpoint AF Choose how the camera selects the
Single-point AF focus point for autofocus.
Dynamic-area AF
Wide-area AF (S)
Wide-area AF (L)
Auto-area AF
Vibration reduction
On Reduce blur caused by camera shake.
Normal The options available vary with the lens.
Sport
Off
Auto bracketing
Auto bracketing set Adjust auto bracketing settings.
Number of shots
Increment
Amount
Multiple exposure
Multiple exposure mode Record from two to ten NEF (RAW)
Number of shots exposures as a single photograph.
Overlay mode
Keep all exposures
Overlay shooting
Select first exposure (NEF)
HDR (high dynamic range)
HDR mode Preserve details in highlights and
Exposure differential shadows when photographing high-
Smoothing contrast scenes.
Save individual images (NEF)

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 Interval timer shooting
Start Take photographs at the selected
Choose start day/time interval until the specified number of
Interval shots has been recorded.
Intervals×shots/interval
Exposure smoothing
Silent photography
Interval priority
Starting storage folder
Time-lapse movie
Start The camera automatically takes photos
Interval at selected intervals to create a silent
Shooting time time-lapse movie.
Exposure smoothing
Silent photography
Choose image area
Frame size/frame rate
Interval priority
Focus shift shooting
Start Automatically vary focus over a series of
No. of shots photographs.
Focus step width
Interval until next shot
First-frame exposure lock
Peaking stack image
Silent photography
Starting storage folder
Silent photography (defaults to Off)
On Eliminate the sound of the shutter.
Off

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1 The Movie Shooting Menu:
Movie Shooting Options
Reset movie shooting menu
Yes Select Yes to reset movie shooting
No menu options to their default values.
File naming
Choose the three-letter prefix used in
naming the image files in which movies
are stored. The default prefix is “DSC”.
Choose image area (defaults to FX)
FX Choose the image area (crop) for
DX movies.
Frame size/frame rate (defaults to 1920×1080; 60p)
3840×2160; 30p Choose movie frame size (measured in
3840×2160; 25p pixels) and frame rate.
3840×2160; 24p
1920×1080; 120p
1920×1080; 100p
1920×1080; 60p
1920×1080; 50p
1920×1080; 30p
1920×1080; 25p
1920×1080; 24p
1920×1080; 30p ×4 (slow-mo)
1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-mo)
1920×1080; 24p ×5 (slow-mo)

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 Movie quality (defaults to High quality)
High quality Choose movie quality.
Normal
Movie file type (defaults to MOV)
MOV Choose the movie file type.
MP4
ISO sensitivity settings
Maximum sensitivity Adjust ISO sensitivity settings for
Auto ISO control (mode M) movies.
ISO sensitivity (mode M)
White balance (defaults to Same as photo settings)
Same as photo settings Choose the white balance for movies.
Auto Select Same as photo settings to use
Natural light auto the option currently selected for
Direct sunlight photos.
Cloudy
Shade
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Choose color temperature
Preset manual

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Set Picture Control (defaults to Same as photo settings)
Same as photo settings Choose a Picture Control for movies.
Auto Select Same as photo settings to use
Standard the option currently selected for
Neutral photos.
Vivid
Monochrome
Portrait
Landscape
Flat
Dream
Morning
Pop
Sunday
Somber
Dramatic
Silence
Bleached
Melancholic
Pure
Denim
Toy
Sepia
Blue
Red
Pink
Charcoal
Graphite
Binary
Carbon

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 Manage Picture Control
Save/edit Create custom Picture Controls.
Rename
Delete
Load/save
Active D-Lighting (defaults to Off)
Same as photo settings Preserve details in highlights and
Extra high shadows, creating movies with natural
High contrast. Select Same as photo
Normal settings to use the option currently
selected for photos.
Low
Off
High ISO NR (defaults to Normal)
High Reduce “noise” (randomly-spaced
Normal bright pixels) in movies recorded at high
Low ISO sensitivities.
Off
Vignette control (defaults to Normal)
Same as photo settings Reduce the drop in brightness at the
High edges of the frame. Select Same as
Normal photo settings to use the option
Low currently selected for photos.
Off
Diffraction compensation (defaults to On)
On Reduce the effects of diffraction in
movies taken at small apertures (high
Off
f/-numbers).

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Auto distortion control (defaults to On)
On Reduce barrel distortion when shooting
with wide-angle lenses and reduce pin-
cushion distortion when shooting with
long lenses (note that On may be
Off selected automatically with some
lenses, in which case the Auto
distortion control option will be
grayed out and unavailable).
Flicker reduction (defaults to Auto)
Auto Reduce flicker and banding caused by
50 Hz fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting
60 Hz during movie recording.
Metering (defaults to Matrix metering)
Matrix metering Choose how the camera meters light
Center-weighted metering levels to set exposure when filming
Highlight-weighted metering movies.
Focus mode (defaults to Full-time AF)
Single AF Choose how the camera focuses.
Continuous AF
Full-time AF
Manual focus
AF-area mode (defaults to Auto-area AF)
Single-point AF Choose how the camera selects the
Wide-area AF (S) focus point for autofocus.
Wide-area AF (L)
Auto-area AF
Vibration reduction (defaults to Same as photo settings)
Same as photo settings Reduce blur caused by camera shake.
On The options available vary with the lens.
Normal Select Same as photo settings to use
Sport the option currently selected for
photos.
Off

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 Electronic VR (defaults to Off)
On Choose whether to enable electronic
Off vibration reduction in movie mode.
Microphone sensitivity (defaults to Auto)
Auto Turn the built-in or external
Manual microphones on or off or adjust
Microphone off microphone sensitivity.
Attenuator (defaults to Disable)
Enable Reduce microphone gain and prevent
audio distortion when recording
Disable
movies in loud environments.
Frequency response (defaults to Wide range)
Wide range Choose the frequency response for the
Vocal range built-in and external microphones.
Wind noise reduction (defaults to Off)
On Choose whether to enable the built-in
microphone’s low-cut filter to reduce
Off
wind noise.
Headphone volume (defaults to 15)
0–30 Adjust volume for third-party
headphones.
Timecode
Record timecodes Adjust time code settings and choose
Count-up method whether to record time codes with
Timecode origin movies.
Drop frame

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A Custom Settings:
Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
Reset custom settings
Yes Select Yes to reset Custom Settings to
No their default values.

a Autofocus
a1 AF-C priority selection (defaults to Release)
Release Choose whether photos can be taken
before the camera has focused in focus
Focus
mode AF-C.
a2 AF-S priority selection (defaults to Focus)
Release Choose whether photos can be taken
before the camera has focused in focus
Focus
mode AF-S.
a3 Focus tracking with lock-on (defaults to 3)
Blocked shot AF response Choose how autofocus responds to
changes in the distance to the subject in
focus mode AF-C.
a4 Auto-area AF face detection (defaults to On)
On Choose whether the camera detects
and focuses on faces in auto-area AF AF-
Off
area mode.
a5 Focus points used (defaults to All points)
All points Choose the number of focus points
available for manual focus-point
Every other point
selection.
a6 Store points by orientation (defaults to No)
Yes Choose whether the camera stores the
focus points for “tall” and “wide”
No
orientations separately.

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 a7 AF activation (defaults to Shutter/AF-ON)
Shutter/AF-ON Choose whether the camera focuses
when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway. If AF-ON only is
AF-ON only selected, the camera will not focus
when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
a8 Limit AF-area mode selection
Pinpoint AF Choose the options that can be selected
Single-point AF by rotating the sub-command dial
Dynamic-area AF when AF-area mode is assigned to the
Wide-area AF (S) i menu or a camera control.
Wide-area AF (L)
Auto-area AF
a9 Focus point wrap-around (defaults to No wrap)
Wrap Choose whether focus-point selection
“wraps around” from one edge of the
No wrap
display to another.
a10 Focus point options
Manual focus mode Adjust settings for the focus-point
Dynamic-area AF assist display.
a11 Low-light AF (defaults to Off)
On Choose On for more accurate (if
sometimes slower) focus in low light
Off
when AF-S is selected for focus mode.
a12 Built-in AF-assist illuminator (defaults to On)
On Choose whether the AF-assist
illuminator lights to assist focus when
Off
lighting is poor.

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a13 Manual focus ring in AF mode (defaults to Enable)
Enable This option is available with compatible
lenses. Select Disable to prevent the
Disable focus ring being used for focus in
autofocus mode.
b Metering/exposure
b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl (defaults to 1/3 step)
1/3 step Select the size of the increment for
adjustments to shutter speed, aperture,
1/2 step ISO sensitivity, and exposure and flash
bracketing and compensation.
b2 Easy exposure compensation (defaults to Off)
On (Auto reset) Choose whether exposure
On compensation can be adjusted solely by
rotating a command dial, without
Off pressing the E button.
b3 Center-weighted area (defaults to  12 mm)
 12 mm Choose the size of the area given the
most weight in center-weighted
Average
metering.
b4 Fine-tune optimal exposure
Matrix metering Fine-tune exposure for each metering
Center-weighted metering method. Higher values produce
Spot metering brighter exposures, lower values darker
Highlight-weighted metering exposures.

c Timers/AE lock
c1 Shutter-release button AE-L (defaults to Off)
On (half press) Choose whether exposure locks when
On (burst mode) the shutter-release button is pressed.
Off
c2 Self-timer
Self-timer delay Choose the length of the shutter release
Number of shots delay, the number of shots taken, and
the interval between shots in self-timer
Interval between shots mode.

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 c3 Power off delay
Playback Choose how long the control panel and
Menus camera displays remain on when no
Image review operations are performed.
Standby timer
d Shooting/display
d1 CL mode shooting speed (defaults to 3 fps)
5 fps–1 fps Choose the frame advance rate for low-
speed continuous release mode.
d2 Max. continuous release (defaults to 200)
1–200 Choose the maximum number of shots
that can be taken in a single burst in
continuous release modes.
d3 Sync. release mode options (defaults to Sync)
Sync Choose whether the shutter releases on
remote cameras synchronize with the
No sync
shutter release on the master camera.
d4 Exposure delay mode (defaults to Off)
3 s–0.2 s, Off In situations in which the slightest
camera movement can blur pictures,
shutter release can be delayed until
approximately 0.2 to 3 seconds after the
shutter-release button is pressed.
d5 Electronic front-curtain shutter (defaults to Disable)
Enable Enable the electronic front-curtain to
eliminate blur caused by the motion of
Disable
the mechanical shutter.
d6 Limit selectable image area
FX (36 × 24) Choose the options available when
DX (24 × 16) image-area selection is assigned to the
5 : 4 (30 × 24) i menu or to the command dials and a
1 : 1 (24 × 24) camera control. 5 : 4 (30 × 24) is
available with the Z 7 only.
16 : 9 (36 × 20)

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d7 File number sequence (defaults to On)
On Choose how the camera assigns file
Off numbers.
Reset
d8 Apply settings to live view (defaults to On)
On When On is selected, the effects of
camera settings on color and brightness
Off can be previewed in the viewfinder or
monitor shooting display.
d9 Framing grid display (defaults to Off)
On Choose On to display a grid for
Off reference when framing shots.
d10 Peaking highlights
Peaking level Adjust settings for the manual focus
peaking display, which uses outlines to
Peaking highlight color
show objects that are in focus.
d11 View all in continuous mode (defaults to On)
On If Off is selected, the display will go
Off blank during burst photography.

e Bracketing/flash
e1 Flash sync speed (defaults to 1/200 s)
1/200 s (Auto FP)–1/60 s Choose a flash sync speed.
e2 Flash shutter speed (defaults to 1/60 s)
1/60 s–30 s Choose the slowest shutter available
when the flash is used in modes P and A.
e3 Exposure comp. for flash (defaults to Entire frame)
Entire frame Choose how the camera adjusts flash
level when exposure compensation is
Background only
used.

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 e4 Auto c ISO sensitivity control (defaults to Subject and background)
Subject and background Choose whether auto ISO sensitivity
control for flash photography is
adjusted to correctly expose both the
Subject only
subject and background or the main
subject only.
e5 Modeling flash (defaults to On)
On Choose On to preview lighting effects
when using optional flash units
Off compatible with the Nikon Creative
Lighting System.
e6 Auto bracketing (mode M) (defaults to Flash/speed)
Flash/speed Choose the settings affected when
Flash/speed/aperture exposure and/or flash bracketing is
Flash/aperture enabled in mode M.
Flash only
e7 Bracketing order (defaults to MTR > under > over)
MTR > under > over Choose the bracketing order for
exposure, flash, and white balance
Under > MTR > over
bracketing.

D Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit

To fix shutter speed at the sync speed limit in mode S or M, choose a
speed one setting slower than the slowest speed possible (30 s or
Time). A flash sync indicator (“X”) will appear in the display and control
panel together with the flash sync speed.
D Auto FP High-Speed Sync
Auto FP high-speed sync allows the flash to be used at the highest
shutter speed supported by the camera, making it possible to choose
the maximum aperture for reduced depth of field even in bright
sunlight. The flash information display shows “FP” when 1/200 s
(Auto FP) is selected.

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f Controls
f1 Customize i menu
Choose image area Choose the options displayed in the i
Image quality menu for photo mode.
Image size
Exposure compensation
ISO sensitivity settings
White balance
Set Picture Control
Color space
Active D-Lighting
Long exposure NR
High ISO NR
Metering
Flash mode
Flash compensation
Focus mode
AF-area mode
Vibration reduction
Auto bracketing
Multiple exposure
HDR (high dynamic range)
Silent photography
Release mode
Custom control assignment
Exposure delay mode
Electronic front-curtain shutter
Apply settings to live view
Split-screen display zoom
Peaking highlights
Monitor/viewfinder brightness
Bluetooth connection
Wi-Fi connection

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 f2 Custom control assignment
Fn1 button Choose the functions performed by
Fn2 button camera controls in photo mode.
AF-ON button
Sub-selector
Sub-selector center
Movie record button
Lens Fn button
Lens control ring
f3 OK button
Shooting mode Choose the role assigned to the J
button during shooting (photo mode)
Playback mode
and playback.
f4 Shutter spd & aperture lock
Shutter speed lock Lock shutter speed at the value
currently selected in mode S or M, or
Aperture lock aperture at the value currently selected
in mode A or M.
f5 Customize command dials
Reverse rotation Customize the operation of the main
Change main/sub and sub-command dials.
Menus and playback
Sub-dial frame advance
f6 Release button to use dial (defaults to No)
Yes Selecting Yes allows adjustments that
are normally made by holding a button
and rotating a command dial to be
No
made by rotating the command dial
after the button is released.
f7 Reverse indicators (defaults to )
Choose whether the exposure indicator
is displayed with positive values at the
right and negative values at the left or
vice-versa.

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g Movie
g1 Customize i menu
Choose image area Choose the options displayed in the i
Frame size and rate/Image quality menu for movie mode.
Exposure compensation
ISO sensitivity settings
White balance
Set Picture Control
Active D-Lighting
Metering
Focus mode
AF-area mode
Vibration reduction
Electronic VR
Microphone sensitivity
Attenuator
Frequency response
Wind noise reduction
Headphone volume
Peaking highlights
Highlight display
Monitor/viewfinder brightness
Bluetooth connection
Wi-Fi connection
g2 Custom control assignment
Fn1 button Choose the functions performed by
Fn2 button camera controls in movie mode. Note
AF-ON button that if Record movies is selected for
Sub-selector center Shutter-release button, the shutter-
release button cannot be used for any
Shutter-release button
operation other than recording movies.
Lens control ring

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 g3 OK button (defaults to Select center focus point)
Select center focus point Choose the role assigned to the J
Zoom on/off button in movie mode.
Record movies
None
g4 AF speed
−5 – +5 Choose the focus speed for movie
When to apply mode.
g5 AF tracking sensitivity (defaults to 4)
1–7 Choose the speed of the focus response
in movie mode.
g6 Highlight display
Display pattern Choose how highlights (bright areas of
Highlight display threshold the frame) are shown in movie mode.

B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup

Format memory card
Select Yes to format the memory card.
Note that formatting permanently deletes
all pictures and other data on the card. Be
sure to make backup copies before
formatting.
Save user settings
Save to U1 Save current settings to the selected
Save to U2 mode dial position.
Save to U3
Reset user settings
Reset U1 Reset settings for the selected mode
Reset U2 dial position to default values.
Reset U3

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Language
Choose a language for camera menus
and messages. The languages available
vary with the country or region in which
the camera was originally purchased.
Time zone and date
Time zone Set the camera clock.
Date and time
Date format
Daylight saving time
Monitor brightness (defaults to 0)
−5 – +5 Adjust monitor brightness.
Monitor color balance
Adjust monitor color balance.
Viewfinder brightness (defaults to Auto)
Auto Adjust viewfinder brightness.
Manual
Viewfinder color balance
Adjust viewfinder color balance.
Control panel brightness (defaults to Auto)
Auto Adjust control panel brightness.
Manual
Off
Limit monitor mode selection
Automatic display switch Choose the monitor modes that can be
Viewfinder only selected using the monitor mode
Monitor only button.
Prioritize viewfinder
Information display (defaults to Dark on light)
Dark on light Adjust the information display for
Light on dark different viewing conditions.

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 AF fine-tune
AF fine-tune (On/Off) Fine-tune focus for different lens types.
Saved value Use only when required.
Default
List saved values
Non-CPU lens data
Lens number Record information on non-CPU lenses
Focal length (mm) attached via a mount adapter.
Maximum aperture
Clean image sensor
Clean now Vibrate the image sensor to remove
Automatic cleaning dust.
Image Dust Off ref photo
Start Acquire reference data for the Image
Clean sensor and then start Dust Off option in Capture NX-D.
Image comment
Attach comment Add a comment to new pictures as they
are taken. Comments can be viewed as
Input comment
metadata in ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D.
Copyright information
Attach copyright information Add copyright information to new
Artist pictures as they are taken. Copyright
information can be viewed as metadata
Copyright in ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D.
Beep options
Beep on/off Choose the pitch and volume of beeps
Volume made by the camera.
Pitch
Touch controls
Enable/disable touch controls Adjust touch control settings.
Full-frame playback flicks

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HDMI
Output resolution Adjust settings for connection to HDMI
Advanced devices.
Output range
External recording control
Output data depth
N-Log setting
View assist
Location data
Standby timer Adjust location data settings.
Position
Set clock from satellite
Wireless remote (WR) options
LED lamp Adjust LED lamp and link mode settings
Link mode for optional wireless remote controllers.
Assign remote (WR) Fn button (defaults to None)
AF-ON Choose the role played by the Fn button
AF lock only on optional wireless remote controllers.
AE lock (Reset on release)
AE lock only
AE/AF lock
FV lock
c Disable/enable
Preview
+ NEF (RAW)
None

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 Airplane mode (defaults to Disable)
Enable Select Enable to disable the camera’s
built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functions.
The Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functions of
Disable optional peripheral devices connected
to the camera can only be disabled by
disconnecting the devices.
Connect to smart device
Pairing (Bluetooth) Connect to a smart phone or tablet and
Select to send (Bluetooth) adjust settings once connected. See
Wi-Fi connection SnapBridge online help or the Network
Send while off Guide.
Connect to PC
Wi-Fi connection Adjust settings for connection to
Connection type computers using the camera’s built-in
Network settings Wi-Fi. For more information, see the
Options Network Guide.
MAC address

A Wireless Connections
For information on establishing wireless connections to computers or
smart devices, see the Network Guide, available from the Nikon
Download Center:
Z 7: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/
492/Z_7.html

Z 6: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/
493/Z_6.html

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Wireless transmitter (WT-7)
Wireless transmitter Adjust settings for connection to
computers or ftp servers via wireless or
Choose hardware
Ethernet networks using an optional
Network settings WT-7 wireless transmitter. This option is
available only when a WT-7 is
Options
connected.
Conformity marking
View some of the standards with which
the camera complies.
Battery info
View information on the battery
currently inserted in the camera.
Slot empty release lock (defaults to Enable release)
Release locked Choose whether the shutter can be
released when no memory card is
Enable release
inserted.
Save/load settings
Save settings Save camera settings to or load camera
settings from a memory card. Settings
Load settings files can be shared with other cameras
of the same model.
Reset all settings
Reset Reset all settings except Language and
Time zone and date to their default
Do not reset
values.
Firmware version
View the current camera firmware
version.

D “Reset All Settings”

Copyright information and other user-generated entries are also reset.
We recommend that you save settings using the Save/load settings
option in the setup menu before performing a reset.

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 N The Retouch Menu:
Creating Retouched Copies
NEF (RAW) processing
Select image(s) Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW)
Select date photographs.
Select all images
Trim
Create a cropped copy of the selected
photograph.
Resize
Select image(s) Create small copies of selected
Choose size photographs.
D-Lighting
Brighten shadows.
Red-eye correction
Correct “red-eye” in photos taken with a
flash.
Straighten
Create straightened copies. Copies can
be straightened by up to 5° in
increments of approximately 0.25°.
Distortion control
Auto Reduce barrel distortion in photos
taken with wide-angle lenses or pin-
Manual cushion distortion in photos taken with
telephoto lenses. Select Auto to let the
camera correct distortion automatically.
Perspective control
Reduce the effects of perspective in
photos taken looking up from the base
of a tall object.

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Image overlay
Combine two existing NEF (RAW)
photos to create a single picture that is
saved separately from the originals. This
option is only available in the N tab.
Trim movie
Trim footage to create edited copies of
movies.
Side-by-side comparison
Compare retouched copies to the
originals. This option is only available if
the retouch menu is displayed by
pressing i and selecting Retouch in
full-frame playback when a retouched
image or original is displayed.

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 O My Menu/m Recent Settings
Add items
PLAYBACK MENU Create a custom menu of up to 20 items
PHOTO SHOOTING MENU selected from the playback, photo
MOVIE SHOOTING MENU shooting, movie shooting, Custom
CUSTOM SETTING MENU Setting, setup, and retouch menus.
SETUP MENU
RETOUCH MENU
Remove items
Delete items from My Menu.
Rank items
Change the order of the items in My
Menu.
Choose tab (defaults to MY MENU)
MY MENU Choose the menu displayed in the “My
Menu/Recent Settings” tab. Select
RECENT SETTINGS RECENT SETTINGS to display a menu
listing the 20 most recently-used
settings.

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Troubleshooting
You may be able to resolve any issues with the camera by
following the steps below. Check this list before consulting your
retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Check the common problems listed in the following sections:
STEP 1 • “Problems and Solutions” (0 158)
• “Indicators and Error Messages” (0 164)

Turn the camera off and remove the battery. After waiting for about a minute,
re-insert the battery and turn the camera on.
STEP 2 D If you have just finished shooting, wait at least a minute before removing the
battery, as the camera may still be writing data to the memory card.

Search Nikon websites.

For support information and answers to frequently asked
STEP 3 questions, visit the website for your country or region (0 xxii).
To download the latest firmware for your camera, visit:
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com

STEP 4 Consult a Nikon-authorized service representative.

D Restoring Default Settings

Depending on current settings, some menu items and other features
may be unavailable. To access menu items that are grayed out or
features that are otherwise unavailable, try restoring default settings
using the Reset all settings item in the setup menu (0 153). Note,
however, that wireless network profiles, copyright information, and
other user-generated entries will also be reset. We recommend that
you save settings using the Save/load settings option in the setup
menu before performing a reset.

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 Problems and Solutions
Solutions to some common issues are listed below.

Battery/Display
The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the
problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera does not turn off,
remove and reinsert the battery or, if you are using an AC adapter,
disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter. Note that although any data
currently being recorded will be lost, data that have already been
recorded will not be affected by removing or disconnecting the power
source.
The viewfinder or monitor does not turn on: Choose a different monitor mode
using the monitor mode button.
The viewfinder is out of focus: Rotate the diopter adjustment control to focus
the viewfinder. If this does not correct the problem, select AF-S, single-
point AF, and the center focus point, and then frame a high-contrast
subject in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button
halfway to focus the camera. With the camera in focus, use the diopter
adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus in the
viewfinder.
The displays turn off without warning: Choose longer delays for Custom
Setting c3 (Power off delay).
The control panel is unresponsive and dim: Control panel response times and
brightness vary with temperature.

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Shooting
The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders.
The shutter-release is disabled:
• The memory card is full.
• Release locked is selected for Slot empty release lock in the setup
menu and no memory card is inserted.
• Mode S selected with Bulb or Time chosen for shutter speed.
The camera is slow to respond to the shutter-release button: Select Off for Custom
Setting d4 (Exposure delay mode).
Only one shot is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed in continuous
release modes: Turn HDR off.
Photos are out of focus: To focus using autofocus, select AF-S, AF-C, or AF-F for
focus mode. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 54), use
manual focus or focus lock.
Beeps do not sound:
• Off is selected for Beep options > Beep on/off in the setup menu.
• AF-C is selected for focus mode.
• On is selected for Silent photography in the photo shooting menu.
The full range of shutter speeds is not available: A flash in use. Flash sync speed
can be selected using Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed); when
using compatible flash units, choose 1/200 s (Auto FP) to access the full
range of shutter speeds.
Focus does not lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway: When AF-C is
selected for focus mode, focus can be locked by pressing the center of
the sub-selector.
The focus point cannot be changed: Focus-point selection is unavailable in
auto-area AF; choose another AF-area mode.
The camera is slow to record photos: Turn long exposure noise reduction off.

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 Photographs and movies do not appear to have the same exposure as the preview
shown in the display: To preview the effects of changes to settings that
affect exposure and color, select On for Custom Setting d8 (Apply
settings to live view). Note that changes to Monitor brightness and
Viewfinder brightness have no effect on images recorded with the
camera.
Flicker or banding appears in movie mode: Select Flicker reduction in the
movie shooting menu and choose an option that matches the frequency
of the local AC power supply.
Bright regions or bands appear in the view through the lens: The shot is being
framed under flashing sign, flash, or other light source with brief
duration.
Smudges appear in photographs: Clean the front and rear lens elements. If the
problem persists, perform image sensor cleaning.
Shooting ends unexpectedly or does not start: Shooting may end automatically
to prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits if the ambient
temperature is high or the camera has been used extensively for burst
shooting, movie recording, or the like. If you are unable to shoot because
the camera has overheated, wait for the internal circuits to cool and then
try again. Note that the camera may feel warm to the touch, but this does
not indicate a malfunction.
Image artifacts appear in the display during shooting: “Noise” (randomly-spaced
bright pixels, fog, or lines) and unexpected colors may appear if you
zoom in on the view through the lens. Randomly-spaced bright pixels,
fog, or bright spots may also arise as a result of increases in the
temperature of the camera’s internal circuits during shooting; turn the
camera off when it is not in use. At high ISO sensitivities, noise may
become more noticeable in long exposures or in pictures recorded when
the camera temperature is elevated. Note that the distribution of noise
in the display may differ from that in the final picture. To reduce noise,
adjust settings such as ISO sensitivity, shutter speed, or Active
D-Lighting.

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The camera cannot measure white balance: The subject is too dark or too bright.
Images cannot be selected as source for preset white balance: The images in
question were created with a different model of camera.
White balance bracketing is unavailable:
• An NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option is selected for image
quality.
• Multiple exposure shooting is on.
The effects of Picture Controls differ from image to image: Auto is selected for Set
Picture Control, a Picture Control based on Auto is selected, or A (auto)
is selected for Quick sharp, contrast, or saturation. For consistent results
over a series of photographs, choose another setting.
Metering cannot be changed: Autoexposure lock is in effect.
Exposure compensation cannot be used: Choose mode P, S, or A.
Noise (colored splotches or other artifacts) appears in long time-exposures: Enable
long exposure noise reduction.
The AF-assist illuminator does not light:
• Select On for Custom Setting a12 (Built-in AF-assist illuminator).
• The illuminator does not light in movie mode or when AF-C or MF is
selected for focus mode.
Sound is not recorded with movies: Microphone off is selected for
Microphone sensitivity in the movie shooting menu.

Playback
NEF (RAW) images are not played back: The pictures were taken at image
qualities of NEF + JPEG.
The camera does not display pictures recorded with other cameras: Pictures
recorded with other makes of camera may not be displayed correctly.
Some photos are not displayed during playback: Select All for Playback folder.
“Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation:
• Select On for Rotate tall in the playback menu.
• The photos are displayed in image review.
• The camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken.

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 Pictures cannot be deleted: The pictures are protected. Remove protection.
Pictures cannot be retouched: The picture cannot be edited with this camera.
The camera displays a message stating that the folder contains no images: Select All
for Playback folder.
Pictures cannot be printed: NEF (RAW) and TIFF photos cannot be printed by
direct USB connection. Transfer the photos to a computer and print
them using Capture NX-D. NEF (RAW) photos can be saved in JPEG
format using the NEF (RAW) processing option in the retouch menu.
Pictures are not displayed on HDMI devices: Confirm that an HDMI cable
(available separately) is connected.
Output to HDMI devices does not function as expected:
• Check that the HDMI cable is correctly connected.
• Select Off for HDMI > Advanced > External recording control in the
setup menu.
• Check again after selecting Reset all settings in the setup menu.
The Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D does not have desired effect: Image
sensor cleaning changes the position of dust on the image sensor. Dust
off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed
cannot be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is
performed; similarly, dust off reference data recorded after image sensor
cleaning is performed cannot be used with photographs taken before
image sensor cleaning is performed.
Computers do not display NEF (RAW) images the same way as the camera does: Third-
party software does not display effects of Picture Controls, Active
D-Lighting, vignette control, or the like. Use Capture NX-D or ViewNX-i.
Pictures cannot be transferred to a computer: The computer operating system is
not compatible with the camera or image transfer software. Use a card
reader or card slot to copy the pictures to a computer.

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Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)
Smart devices do not display the camera SSID (network name):
• Confirm that Disable is selected for Airplane mode in the camera
setup menu.
• Confirm that Enable is selected for Connect to smart device > Pairing
(Bluetooth) > Bluetooth connection in the camera setup menu.
• Try turning the smart device Wi-Fi off and then on again.
The camera cannot connect to wireless printers and other wireless devices: This
camera can connect only to computers and smart devices.

Miscellaneous
The date of recording is not correct: The camera clock is less accurate than
most watches and household clocks. Check the clock regularly against
more accurate timepieces and reset as necessary.
Some menu items cannot be selected: Some options are not available at
certain combinations of settings or when no memory card is inserted.

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 Indicators and Error Messages
This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear
in the control panel and camera display.

Indicators
The following indicators appear in the control panel and/or
camera display:
Indicator
Camera Control
display panel Problem Solution
Ready a fully-charged spare
H Low battery.
battery.
Battery exhausted. Recharge or replace battery.
Battery cannot be used.
Battery info
Contact Nikon-authorized
H unavailable.
service representative.
(flashes)
Battery not supported. Replace with Nikon battery.
Battery temperature Remove battery and wait for it
high. to cool.
F H Camera unable to focus Change composition or focus
—
(flashes) using autofocus. manually.
Lens is not correctly Ensure that lens is correctly
F––
attached. attached.
Bulb
Bulb selected in mode S.
(flashes) Change shutter speed or select
Time mode M.
Time selected in mode S.
(flashes)
Busy Wait until processing is
Processing in progress.
(flashes) complete.

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 Indicator
Camera Control
display panel Problem Solution
Flash has fired at full Check photo in display; if
c
— power; photo may be underexposed, adjust settings
(flashes)
underexposed. and try again.
• Decrease ISO sensitivity.
• Use optional ND filter. In
Subject too bright;
mode:
photo will be
(Exposure S Increase shutter speed
overexposed.
indicators and A Choose a smaller aperture
shutter speed or (higher f-number)
aperture display • Increase ISO sensitivity.
flash) • Use optional flash. In mode:
Subject too dark; photo
S Lower shutter speed
will be underexposed.
A Choose larger aperture
(lower f-number)
Memory insufficient to • Reduce quality or size.
record further pictures • Delete pictures after copying
Full
at current settings, or important images to
(flashes)
camera has run out of computer or other device.
file or folder numbers. • Insert new memory card.
Release shutter. If error persists
Err or appears frequently, consult
Camera malfunction.
(flashes) Nikon-authorized service
representative.

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 Error Messages
Error messages in the camera display are sometimes
accompanied by indicators in the control panel.
Control
Message panel Problem Solution
Camera cannot Turn camera off and
No memory card. [–E–] detect memory confirm that card is
card. correctly inserted.
• Use Nikon-approved
card.
• If error persists after card
has been repeatedly
Error accessing
ejected and reinserted,
memory card.
card may be damaged.
Cannot access this Card,
Contact retailer or
memory card. Err
Nikon-authorized
Insert another card. (flashes)
service representative.
Delete files or insert new
memory card after
Unable to create
copying important
new folder.
pictures to computer or
other device.
Memory card has
This card is not
For not been Format memory card or
formatted.
(flashes) formatted for use insert new memory card.
Format the card.
in camera.
The internal
Wait for the internal
Unable to start live temperature of
— circuits to cool before
view. Please wait. the camera is
resuming shooting.
high.
No viewable Insert memory card
pictures on containing viewable
memory card. pictures.
Folder contains no
— No viewable Use Playback folder item
images.
pictures in in playback menu to select
folder(s) selected folder containing
for playback. viewable pictures.

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 Control
Message panel Problem Solution
File was edited on
computer or does
Cannot display this File cannot be viewed on
— not comply with
file. camera.
DCF standards, or
file is corrupt.
Selected picture Pictures created with
Cannot select this
— cannot be other devices cannot be
file.
retouched. retouched.
• Movies created with
other devices cannot be
This movie cannot Selected movie
— edited.
be edited. cannot be edited.
• Movies must be at least
two seconds long.
Check printer. To resume,
Check printer. — Printer error. select Continue (if
available) *.
Paper in printer is
Insert paper of correct size
Check paper. — not of selected
and select Continue *.
size.
Paper is jammed Clear jam and select
Paper jam. —
in printer. Continue *.
Printer is out of Insert paper of selected
Out of paper. —
paper. size and select Continue *.
Check ink. To resume,
Check ink supply. — Ink error.
select Continue *.
Printer is out of Replace ink and select
Out of ink. —
ink. Continue *.
* See printer manual for more information.

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Technical Notes
Read this chapter for information on the camera display,
compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and
device specifications.

The Camera Display and Control Panel

Refer to this section for information on the indicators in the
camera display (monitor and viewfinder) and control panel. For
illustrative purposes, the displays are shown with all indicators
lit.

The Monitor: Photo Mode

The following indicators appear in the monitor in photo mode.
2 4 6 8 10 15
1 3 5 7 9 11 12 13 14 16

47 17
46 18
45 19
20
44 21
43
42
41 22
40
39 23

38 37 35 33 31 29 27 26 25 24
36 34 32 30 28
1 Shooting mode ............................. 69 6 Flash mode................................... 107
2 Flexible program indicator ......... 70 7 Focus indicator.............................. 60
3 User setting mode ........................ 73 8 Release mode ....................... 83, 111
4 AF-area brackets ........................... 55 9 Focus point...............................42, 55
5 Interval timer indicator .............132 10 Focus mode...................53, 131, 137
“Clock not set” indicator ............. 40

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 11 AF-area mode...............55, 131, 137 25 “k” (appears when memory
12 Active D-Lighting ..... 110, 129, 136 remains for over 1000
13 Picture Control .............93, 128, 135 exposures) .....................................34
14 White balance .......62, 98, 127, 134 26 Number of exposures
remaining .............................34, 234
15 Image quality ..................... 104, 126
27 ISO sensitivity.................................78
16 Image area ................. 119, 125, 133
28 ISO sensitivity indicator ...............78
17 Image size............................ 106, 126
Auto ISO sensitivity indicator .....80
18 Wi-Fi connection indicator....... 109
29 Exposure compensation
19 i icon.......................................13, 21 indicator.........................................81
20 Exposure and flash bracketing
30 Flash compensation indicator.... 130
indicator...................................... 131
31 Subject tracking.............................57
WB bracketing indicator ........... 131
ADL bracketing indicator.......... 131 32 Aperture ..........................................71
HDR indicator .............................. 131 33 Aperture lock icon...................... 146
Multiple exposure indicator..... 131 34 Shutter speed.......................... 70, 71
21 Position of current frame in 35 Flash sync indicator ................... 144
bracketing sequence ............... 131 36 Shutter speed lock icon ............ 146
ADL bracketing amount ........... 131 37 FV lock indicator ......................... 182
HDR exposure differential ........ 131
38 Metering..................... 108, 130, 137
Number of exposures (multiple
exposure) .................................... 131 39 Autoexposure (AE) lock................88
40 Battery indicator............................34
22 Exposure indicator ........................72
Exposure compensation 41 Flicker detection......................... 130
display ............................................81 42 Silent photography.......................66
Bracketing progress indicator: Electronic front-curtain
Exposure and flash shutter......................................... 142
bracketing........................... 131 43 Exposure delay mode................ 142
WB bracketing....................... 131 44 Vibration reduction
ADL bracketing ..................... 131 indicator............................. 112, 131
23 Bluetooth connection 45 Touch shooting ....................... 10, 58
indicator...................................... 152 46 Live view preview indicator..... 143
Airplane mode ............................ 152
47 Temperature warning ............... 171
24 Flash-ready indicator................. 183

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D Temperature Warnings
If the camera temperature becomes elevated, a temperature warning
will be displayed together with a count-down timer (the timer turns
red when the thirty second mark is reached). In some cases, the timer
may be displayed immediately after the camera is turned on. When the
timer reaches zero, the shooting display will turn off automatically to
protect the camera’s internal circuits.

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 ❚❚ The Information Display
12 3 4 5 6 7 8

19
18 9
17 10
16 11
15 12
14 13
1 Shooting mode ..............................69 12 Exposure indicator ........................72
2 Flexible program indicator..........70 Exposure compensation
3 User setting mode.........................73 display ............................................81
Bracketing progress indicator:
4 Shutter speed lock icon ............ 146
Exposure and flash
5 Flash sync indicator.................... 144 bracketing .......................... 131
6 Shutter speed ..........................70, 71 WB bracketing....................... 131
7 Aperture lock icon...................... 146 ADL bracketing..................... 131
8 Aperture...........................................71 13 i icon ...................................... 13, 21
9 Exposure and flash bracketing 14 ISO sensitivity.................................78
indicator...................................... 131 15 ISO sensitivity indicator ...............78
WB bracketing indicator ........... 131 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator .....80
ADL bracketing indicator.......... 131
16 FV lock indicator ......................... 182
HDR indicator .............................. 131
17 Autoexposure (AE) lock................88
Multiple exposure indicator..... 131
18 Flash compensation indicator.... 130
10 “k” (appears when memory
remains for over 1000 19 Exposure compensation
exposures) .....................................34 indicator.........................................81
Exposure compensation
11 Number of exposures
value ...............................................81
remaining .............................34, 234

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 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

41

40 29
39 30
38 31
37 32
36 33
35 34
20 Bluetooth connection 29 Built-in Wi-Fi ....................... 109, 152
indicator ......................................152 30 Release mode ....................... 83, 111
Airplane mode.............................152 31 AF-area mode...............55, 131, 137
21 Wi-Fi connection indicator .......109 32 Focus mode...................53, 131, 137
22 Long exposure noise reduction 33 Vibration reduction........... 112, 131
indicator ......................................129
34 Active D-Lighting ..... 110, 129, 136
23 Silent photography ...................... 66
35 Metering ..................... 108, 130, 137
Electronic front-curtain
shutter .........................................142 36 Image size............................ 106, 126
37 White balance........62, 98, 127, 134
24 Exposure delay mode ................142
38 Picture Control .............93, 128, 135
25 Interval timer indicator .............132
“Clock not set” indicator ............. 40 39 Image quality ..................... 104, 126
26 Flash control mode.....................130 40 Flash mode................................... 107
27 “Beep” indicator ..........................150 41 Temperature warning................ 171
28 Battery indicator ........................... 34

Technical Notes 173

 The Monitor: Movie Mode
The following indicators appear in the monitor in movie mode.
1 2 3

4
5
6
13
12 7
11 8
10

9
1 Recording indicator ......................45 7 Wind noise reduction................ 138
“No movie” indicator ....................46 8 Headphone volume................... 138
2 External recording control ....... 151 9 Release mode
3 Frame size and rate/image (still photography) ......................83
quality........................ 116, 133, 134 10 Sound level .................................. 118
4 Time remaining..............................45 11 Microphone sensitivity .... 118, 138
5 Time code..................................... 138 12 Frequency response .................. 138
6 File name ...................................... 133 13 Electronic VR indicator..... 120, 138

174 Technical Notes

The Viewfinder: Photo Mode
The following indicators appear in the viewfinder in photo
mode.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

45 14
44 15
43

42 16
17
41
18
40
39 19
38 20
37 21
22
36 35 33 31 29 28 27 26 24 23
34 32 30 25
1 Battery indicator ........................... 34 12 Image size............................ 106, 126
2 Live view preview indicator .....143 13 Image area ................. 119, 125, 133
3 Vibration reduction 14 Bluetooth connection
indicator .............................112, 131 indicator...................................... 152
4 Flash mode...................................107 Airplane mode ............................ 152
5 Release mode ....................... 83, 111 15 Wi-Fi connection indicator....... 109
6 Focus mode.................. 53, 131, 137 16 Focus point...............................42, 55
7 AF-area mode .............. 55, 131, 137 17 Exposure and flash bracketing
8 Active D-Lighting indicator...................................... 131
indicator ....................110, 129, 136 WB bracketing indicator ........... 131
ADL bracketing indicator.......... 131
9 Picture Control
HDR indicator .............................. 131
indicator ...................... 93, 128, 135
Multiple exposure indicator..... 131
10 White balance........62, 98, 127, 134
11 Image quality......................104, 126

Technical Notes 175

 18 Position of current frame in 28 Aperture ..........................................71
bracketing sequence ............... 131 29 Aperture lock icon...................... 146
ADL bracketing amount ........... 131 30 Shutter speed.......................... 70, 71
HDR exposure differential ........ 131
31 Flash sync indicator ................... 144
Number of exposures (multiple
32 FV lock indicator ......................... 182
exposure) .................................... 131
19 Subject tracking.............................57 33 Autoexposure (AE) lock................88
34 User setting mode.........................73
20 Flash compensation indicator.... 130
35 Metering..................... 108, 130, 137
21 “k” (appears when memory
remains for over 36 Focus indicator...............................60
1000 exposures)...........................34 37 Exposure delay mode................ 142
22 Flash-ready indicator................. 183 38 Silent photography.......................66
23 Number of exposures Electronic front-curtain
remaining .............................34, 234 shutter......................................... 142
24 ISO sensitivity .................................78 39 Shooting mode..............................69
25 ISO sensitivity indicator ...............78 40 Flexible program indicator..........70
Auto ISO sensitivity indicator......80 41 Flicker detection......................... 130
26 Exposure compensation 42 Shutter speed lock icon ............ 146
indicator.........................................81 43 Interval timer indicator............. 132
27 Exposure indicator ........................72 “Clock not set” indicator..............40
Exposure compensation 44 AF-area brackets............................55
display ............................................81 45 Temperature warning ............... 171
Bracketing progress indicator:
Exposure and flash
bracketing........................... 131
WB bracketing....................... 131
ADL bracketing ..................... 131

176 Technical Notes

The Viewfinder: Movie Mode
The following indicators appear in the viewfinder in movie
mode.
1

13 2
3
4

12
11
10
9 5
8 6

7
1 Frame size and rate/image 7 Release mode
quality........................116, 133, 134 (still photography)...................... 83
2 File name ......................................133 8 Sound level .................................. 118
3 External recording control........151 9 Microphone sensitivity..... 118, 138
4 Recording indicator...................... 45 10 Frequency response................... 138
“No movie” indicator.................... 46 11 Wind noise reduction ................ 138
5 Time code .....................................138 12 Headphone volume ................... 138
6 Time remaining ............................. 45 13 Electronic VR indicator ..... 120, 138

Technical Notes 177

 The Control Panel
1 2 3 4 5

12
11 6
10
7

9 8
1 Shutter-speed lock icon............ 146 8 Number of exposures
2 Shutter speed ..........................70, 71 remaining .............................34, 234
3 Exposure compensation 9 Release mode.................................83
indicator.........................................81 10 ISO sensitivity.................................78
Exposure compensation value......81 11 Flash compensation indicator.... 130
4 Aperture lock icon...................... 146 “Flash off” icon............................ 107
5 Aperture...........................................71 12 Flash sync indicator ................... 144
6 Battery indicator ............................34
7 “k” (appears when memory
remains for over 1000
exposures) .....................................34

178 Technical Notes

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

CLS-Compatible Flash Units

The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash
units:

SB-R200
SB-5000

SU-800
SB-800
SB-900
SB-910
SB-700
SB-600
SB-500

SB-400
SB-300
i-TTL balanced fill
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ ✔
flash 1
i-TTL
Standard i-TTL fill
✔2 ✔2 ✔ ✔2 ✔ — — ✔ ✔
flash
Single flash

qA Auto aperture ✔ ✔3 — — — — — — —
A Non-TTL auto — ✔3 — — — — — — —
Distance-priority
GN ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — — — —
manual
M Manual ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔4 — — ✔4 ✔4
RPT Repeating flash ✔ ✔ — — — — — — —

Technical Notes 179

 SB-R200
SB-5000

SU-800
SB-800
SB-900
SB-910
SB-700
SB-600
SB-500

SB-400
SB-300
Remote flash control ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔4 ✔ — — —
i-TTL i-TTL ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔4 — — — —
Quick wireless flash
[A:B] ✔ — ✔ — — ✔5 — — —
control
Master
Optical Advanced Wireless Lighting

qA Auto aperture ✔ ✔ — — — — — — —
A Non-TTL auto — — — — — — — — —
M Manual ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔4 — — — —
RPT Repeating flash ✔ ✔ — — — — — — —
i-TTL i-TTL ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ — —
Quick wireless flash
[A:B] ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ — —
control
Remote

Auto aperture/
qA/A ✔6 ✔6 — — — — — — —
Non-TTL auto
M Manual ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ — —
RPT Repeating flash ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — —
Radio-controlled Advanced Wireless
✔7 — — — — — — — —
Lighting
Color information communication
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ ✔
(flash)
Color information communication
— — — — ✔ — — — —
(LED light)
Auto FP High-Speed Sync 8 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — —
FV lock 9 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Red-eye reduction ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ —
Camera modeling illumination ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — —
Unified flash control ✔ — — — ✔ — — ✔ ✔
Camera flash unit firmware update ✔ ✔ 10 ✔ — ✔ — — — ✔

180 Technical Notes

1 Not available with spot metering.
2 Can also be selected with flash unit.
3 qA/A mode selection performed on flash unit using custom settings.
4 Can only be selected using the camera Flash control option.
5 Available only during close-up photography.
6 Choice of qA and A depends on the option selected with the master flash.
7 Supports the same features as remote flash units with optical AWL.
8 Available only in i-TTL, qA, A, GN, and M flash-control modes.
9 Available only in i-TTL flash control mode or when the flash is set to emit monitor pre-flashes in
qA or A flash control mode.
10 Firmware updates for the SB-910 and SB-900 can be performed from the camera.

The SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander

When mounted on a CLS-compatible camera, the SU-800 can be used as
a commander for SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600,
SB-500, or SB-R200 flash units in up to three groups. The SU-800 itself is
not equipped with a flash.

A Modeling Illumination
Pressing the control to which Preview has been assigned using
Custom Setting f2 (Custom control assignment) causes CLS-
compatible flash units to emit a modeling flash. This feature can be
used with Advanced Wireless Lighting to preview the total lighting
effect achieved with multiple flash units; the effect is best viewed by
looking directly at the subject rather than at the camera display.
Modeling illumination can be turned off using Custom Setting e5
(Modeling flash).
D Flash Compensation
In i-TTL and auto aperture (qA) flash control modes, the flash
compensation selected with the optional flash unit or the camera
Flash control option is added to the flash compensation selected with
the Flash compensation option in the photo shooting menu.

Technical Notes 181

 D Other Flash Units
The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual
modes.
Flash unit SB-80DX, SB-30, SB-27 1,
SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-50DX, SB-23, SB-22S, SB-22,
SB-26, SB-25, SB-29, SB-21B, SB-20, SB-16B,
Flash mode SB-24 SB-29S SB-15
A Non-TTL auto ✔ — ✔
M Manual ✔ ✔ ✔
G Repeating flash ✔ — —
REAR Rear-curtain sync 2 ✔ ✔ ✔
1 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled. Set flash unit to A
(non-TTL auto flash).
2 Available when camera is used to select flash mode.
D Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units
FV lock is available with optional flash units in TTL and (where
supported) monitor pre-flash qA and monitor pre-flash A flash control
modes (see the manual provided with the flash unit for more
information). Note that when Advanced Wireless Lighting is used to
control remote flash units, you will need to set the flash control mode
for the master or at least one remote group to TTL, qA, or A. The area
metered for FV lock is as follows:
Flash unit Flash mode Metered area
i-TTL 6-mm circle in center of frame
Stand-alone flash unit
qA Area metered by flash exposure meter
i-TTL Entire frame
Used with other flash units
qA
(Advanced Wireless Lighting) Area metered by flash exposure meter
A

182 Technical Notes

D Notes on Optional Flash Units
Refer to the flash unit manual for detailed instructions. If the unit
supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR
cameras. Note that this camera is not included in the “digital SLR”
category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals.
i-TTL flash control can be used at ISO sensitivities between 64 and
12800 (Z 7) or between 100 and 12800 (Z 6). At values over 12800, the
desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture
settings. If the flash-ready indicator (c) flashes for about three seconds
after a photograph is taken in i-TTL or non-TTL auto mode, the flash
has fired at full power and the photograph may be underexposed (CLS-
compatible flash units only).
When an SC-series 17, 28, or 29 sync cable is used for off-camera flash
photography, correct exposure may not be achieved in i-TTL mode. We
recommend that you select standard i-TTL fill-flash. Take a test shot
and view the results in the camera display.
In i-TTL, use the flash panel or bounce adapter provided with the flash
unit. Do not use other panels such as diffusion panels, as this may
produce incorrect exposure.
In mode P, the maximum aperture (minimum f-number) is limited
according to ISO sensitivity, as shown below:
Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent of:
64 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 12800
3.5 4 4.8 5.6 6.7 8 9.5 11 13
If the maximum aperture of the lens is smaller than given above, the
maximum value for aperture will be the maximum aperture of the lens.
AF-assist illumination is provided by the camera, not the flash unit; the
SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, and SB-400
do, however, provide red-eye reduction.
Noise in the form of lines may appear in flash photographs taken with
an SD-9 or SD-8A high-performance battery pack attached directly to
the camera. Reduce ISO sensitivity or increase the distance between
the camera and the power pack.

Technical Notes 183

 Other Accessories
A variety of accessories are available for your Nikon camera.
Power sources • EN-EL15b Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: Additional EN-EL15b
batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon
service representatives. EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries
can also be used, but note that you may not be able to
take as many pictures on a single charge (0 236).
• MH-25a Battery Charger: The MH-25a can be used to
recharge EN-EL15b batteries. MH-25 battery chargers
can also be used.
• EH-7P Charging AC Adapter: The EH-7P can be used to charge
EN-EL15b batteries inserted in the camera (the battery
only charges when the camera is off ). It cannot be used
to charge EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries.
• EP-5B Power Connector, EH-5c and EH-5b AC Adapters: These
accessories can be used to power the camera for
extended periods. The EP-5B is required to connect the
camera to the EH-5c/EH-5b; see “Attaching a Power
Connector and AC Adapter” (0 189) for details.
Filters • Neutral Color (NC) filters can be used to protect the lens.
• To prevent ghosting, avoid using filters when the
subject is framed against a bright light, or when a bright
light source is in the frame.
• Center-weighted metering is recommended if matrix
metering fails to produce the desired results for filters
with exposure factors (filter factors) over 1× (Y44, Y48,
Y52, O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL, ND2S, ND4, ND4S, ND8,
ND8S, ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12). See the filter manual
for details.
• Filters intended for special-effects photography may
interfere with autofocus or the in-focus indicator (I).
Mount
FTZ Mount Adapter (0 226)
adapters

184 Technical Notes

Remote cords MC-DC2 Remote Cord (length 1 m/3 ft 4 in.): When connected
to the camera accessory terminal, the MC-DC2 can be
used to release the shutter remotely.
GPS units GP-1/GP-1A GPS Unit: When connected to the camera
accessory terminal, existing GP-1/GP-1A units can be
used to record the current latitude, longitude, altitude,
and UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) with pictures
taken with the camera. Note that production of GP-1/
GP-1A units has ended.
USB cables • UC-E24 USB cable: A USB cable with a type C connector for
connection to the camera.
• UC-E25 USB cable: A USB cable with two type C connectors.
HDMI cables HC-E1 HDMI Cable: An HDMI cable with a type C connector
for connection to the camera and a type A connector for
connection to HDMI devices.
Accessory shoe BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover: A cover protecting the accessory
covers shoe when no flash unit is attached.
Body caps BF-N1 Body Cap: The body cap prevents dust entering the
camera when a lens is not in place.
Wireless WT-7 Wireless Transmitter: Use the WT-7 to upload pictures
transmitters over a wireless network, to control the camera from a
computer running Camera Control Pro 2 (available
separately), or to take and browse pictures remotely from
a computer or smart device.
Note: A wireless network and some basic network knowledge is required
when using a wireless transmitter. Be sure to update the wireless transmitter
software to the latest version.

Technical Notes 185

 Wireless • WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller/WR-T10 Wireless Remote
remote Controller: When a WR-R10 wireless remote controller is
controllers attached to the accessory terminal, the camera can be
controlled wirelessly using a WR-T10 wireless remote
controller (when connecting the WR-R10, be sure the
cover for the accessory terminal and the USB and HDMI
connectors is fully open). The WR-R10 can also be used
to control radio-controlled flash units. For synchronized
release involving more than one camera, ready multiple
cameras with paired WR-R10 units attached.
• WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller: WR-1 units are used with
WR-R10 or WR-T10 wireless remote controllers or with
other WR-1 remote controllers, with the WR-1 units
functioning as either transmitters or receivers. As a
transmitter, the WR-1 can be used to control the camera
and take pictures via signals transmitted to a receiver (a
WR-R10 or a second WR-1) connected to the camera
accessory terminal, while as a receiver it receives remote
commands from a WR-T10 or a separate WR-1
transmitter.
Note: Be sure the firmware for the WR-R10 and WR-1 has been updated to
the latest version (WR-R10 firmware version 3.0 or later and WR-1 firmware
version 1.0.1 or later). For information on firmware updates, see the Nikon
website for your area.
Viewfinder DK-29 Rubber Eyecup: The DK-29 makes the image in the
eyepiece viewfinder easier to see, preventing eye fatigue.
accessories

186 Technical Notes

Microphones • ME-1 Stereo Microphone: Connect the ME-1 to the camera
microphone jack to record stereo sound and reduce the
chance of picking up equipment noise (such as the
sounds produced by the lens during autofocus).
• ME-W1 Wireless Microphone: Use this wireless Bluetooth
microphone for off-camera recording.
Software Camera Control Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from a
computer and save photographs directly to the
computer hard disk. When Camera Control Pro 2 is used
to capture photographs directly to the computer, a PC
connection indicator (PC) will appear in the control panel.
Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the Nikon website for
your region for the latest information on supported operating systems. At
default settings, Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates to
Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in to an account on the
computer and the computer is connected to the Internet. A message is
automatically displayed when an update is found.
Availability may vary with country or region. See our website or brochures for the latest
information.

D Attaching and Removing the Accessory Shoe Cover

The BS-1 accessory shoe cover slides into the accessory shoe as shown.
To remove the cover, hold the camera firmly, press the cover down with
a thumb and slide it in the direction shown.

Technical Notes 187

 D The HDMI/USB Cable Clip
To prevent accidental disconnection, attach the supplied clip to HDMI
cables or to the supplied USB cable as shown (the illustration shows
the USB cable; note that the clip may not fit all third-party HDMI
cables). Keep the monitor in the storage position when using the
cable clip.

HDMI cable goes HDMI cable goes

here here

HDMI cable goes Insert tab into

here matching slot on
camera and attach
cable clip

USB cable HDMI cable and USB

cable used
simultaneously

188 Technical Notes

Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power
connector and AC adapter.

1 Ready the camera.

Open the battery-chamber
(q) and power connector
(w) covers.

2 Insert the EP-5B power connector.

Be sure to insert the connector in the
orientation shown, using the
connector to keep the orange battery
latch pressed to one side. The latch
locks the connector in place when the
connector is fully inserted.

3 Close the battery-

chamber cover.
Position the power
connector cable so that it
passes through the power
connector slot and close
the battery-chamber cover.

Technical Notes 189

 4 Connect the EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter.
Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on the
AC adapter (e) and the power cable to the DC socket (r). A
P icon is displayed when the camera is powered by the AC
adapter and power connector.

190 Technical Notes

Caring for the Camera
Learn how to store, clean, and care for your 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. Do not store your camera
with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that:
• are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%,
• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic
fields, such as televisions or radios, or
• are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below
–10 °C (14 °F)

Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
• Camera body: Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe
gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the
beach or seaside, wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly
dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly. Important:
Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause
damage not covered under warranty.
• Lenses, viewfinder: Glass surfaces are easily damaged. Remove
dust and lint with a blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the
can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid. To remove
fingerprints and other stains, apply a small amount of lens
cleaner to a soft cloth and clean with care.
• Monitor: Remove dust and lint with a blower. When removing
fingerprints and other stains, wipe the surface lightly with a
soft cloth or chamois leather. Do not apply pressure, as this
could result in damage or malfunction.

Technical Notes 191

 Image Sensor Cleaning
If you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearing
in photographs, you can clean the sensor using the Clean image
sensor option in the setup menu. The sensor can be cleaned at
any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be
performed automatically when the camera is turned off. If image
sensor cleaning fails to resolve the problem, contact a Nikon-
authorized service representative.

❚❚ “Clean Now”
Holding the camera base down, select
Clean image sensor in the setup menu,
then highlight Clean now and press J.
The camera will check and clean the
image sensor. No other operations can
be performed until cleaning is complete;
do not remove or disconnect the power
source until cleaning ends and the setup
menu is displayed.

192 Technical Notes

D Image Sensor Cleaning
Using camera controls during shutdown interrupts image sensor
cleaning.
If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession,
image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the
camera’s internal circuitry. Cleaning can be performed again after a
short wait.

Technical Notes 193

 ❚❚ “Automatic Cleaning”
Choose from the following options:
The image sensor is automatically cleaned
6 Clean at during shutdown each time the camera is turned
shutdown
off.
Cleaning off Automatic image sensor cleaning off.

1 Select Automatic Cleaning.

Display the Clean image sensor
menu as described in ‘“Clean Now”’
(0 192). Highlight Automatic
Cleaning and press 2.

2 Select an option.
Highlight an option and press J.

194 Technical Notes

Manual Cleaning
If foreign matter cannot be removed from the image sensor
using image sensor cleaning, the sensor can be cleaned
manually as described below. Note, however, that the sensor is
extremely delicate and easily damaged; we recommend that
manual cleaning be performed only by a Nikon-authorized
service representative.

1 Remove the lens.

Turn the camera off and remove the lens or body cap.

2 Examine the image sensor.

Holding the camera so that light falls
on the image sensor, examine the
sensor for dust or lint. If no foreign
objects are present, proceed to Step 4.

3 Clean the sensor.

Remove any dust and lint from the
sensor with a blower. Do not use a
blower-brush, as the bristles could
damage the sensor. Dirt that cannot
be removed with a blower can only be
removed by Nikon-authorized service
personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe
the sensor.

4 Replace the lens or body cap.

Technical Notes 195

 D Foreign Matter on the Image Sensor
Foreign matter entering the camera when lenses or body caps are
removed or exchanged (or in rare circumstances lubricant or fine
particles from the camera itself) may adhere to the image sensor,
where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions.
To protect the camera when no lens is in place, be sure to replace the
body cap provided with the camera, being careful to first remove all
dust and other foreign matter that may be adhering to the camera
mount, lens mount, and body cap. Avoid attaching the body cap or
exchanging lenses in dusty environments.
Should foreign matter find its way onto the image sensor, use the
image sensor cleaning option as described in “Image Sensor
Cleaning”(0 192). If the problem persists, clean the sensor manually
(0 195) or have the sensor cleaned by authorized Nikon service
personnel. Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on
the sensor can be retouched using the clean image options available in
some imaging applications.
D 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 a
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). Frequent inspection and servicing are
particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any
accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional
flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or
serviced.

196 Technical Notes

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.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sudden changes in temperature, such
as those that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold
day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation,
place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before exposing it to
sudden changes in temperature.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields: Do not use or store this device in the
vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation
or magnetic fields. Static charges or the magnetic fields produced by
equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the display,
damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product’s internal
circuitry.
Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun: Do not leave the lens pointed at the
sun or other strong light source for an extended period. Intense light
may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect
in photographs.
Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source: Do not
unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or
while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in
these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product
memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of
power, avoid carrying the product from one location to another while an
AC adapter is connected.

Technical Notes 197

 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. In
rare instances, static electricity may cause the LCD displays to light up or
go dark. This does not indicate a malfunction, and the display will soon
return to normal.
Lenses, viewfinders, and other glass elements are easily damaged. Dust
and lint should be gently removed with a blower. When using an aerosol
blower, keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid. To remove
fingerprints and other stains from glass surfaces, apply a small amount
of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the glass carefully.
Do not touch the image sensor: Under no
circumstances should you exert pressure on
the image sensor, poke it with cleaning tools,
or subject it to powerful air currents from a
blower. These actions could scratch or
otherwise damage the sensor. For
information on cleaning the image sensor, see Image sensor
“Image Sensor Cleaning” (0 192).
Lens contacts: Keep the lens contacts clean and be careful not to touch
them with your fingers or with tools or other objects.
Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-
ventilated area. If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to
prevent fire. If the product will not be used for an extended period,
remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic
bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a
plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate. Note that
desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be
replaced at regular intervals.
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once
a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before
putting it away.
Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before
putting the battery away.

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Notes on the monitor and viewfinder: These displays are 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.
Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light. Do not
apply pressure to the monitor, as this could cause damage or
malfunction. Dust or lint can be removed with a blower. Stains can be
removed by wiping lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Should
the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury from broken
glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or
entering the eyes and mouth.
Should you feel unwell or experience any of the following symptoms
while framing shots in the viewfinder, discontinue use until your
condition improves: nausea, eye pain, eye fatigue, dizziness, headache,
stiffness in your neck or shoulders, carsickness, or loss of hand-eye
coordination. The same applies should you start to feel unwell when
watching the shooting display flicker rapidly on and off during burst
photography.
Noise in the form of lines may in rare cases appear in pictures that
include bright lights or back-lit subjects.
The battery and charger: Batteries may leak or explode if improperly
handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries
and chargers:
• Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.
• Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat.
• Keep the battery terminals clean.
• Turn the product off before replacing the battery.
• The battery may become hot while in use. Observe caution when
handling the battery immediately after use.

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 • Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and
replace the terminal cover. These devices draw minute amounts of
charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point
that it will no longer function. If the battery will not be used for some
time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it from the
camera for storage. The battery should be stored in a cool location with
an ambient temperature of 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F; avoid hot or
extremely cold locations). Repeat this process at least once every six
months.
• Turning the camera on or off repeatedly when the battery is fully
discharged will shorten battery life. Batteries that have been fully
discharged must be charged before use.
• The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in
use. Attempting to charge the battery while the internal temperature is
elevated will impair battery performance, and the battery may not
charge or charge only partially. Wait for the battery to cool before
charging.
• Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures of 5 °C to 35 °C
(41 °F to 95 °F). Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below
0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F); failure to observe this precaution
could damage the battery or impair its performance. Capacity may be
reduced and charging times increase at battery temperatures from 0 °C
(32 °F) to 15 °C (59 °F) and from 45 °C (113 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F). The
battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above
60 °C (140 °F).
• If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly (about eight times a second) during
charging, confirm that the temperature is in the correct range and then
unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. 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
to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the
charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only
partially charged. Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging
again.

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• Battery capacity may temporarily drop if the battery is charged at low
temperatures or used at a temperature below the temperature at
which it was charged. If the battery is charged at a temperature below
5 °C (41 °F), the battery life indicator in the Battery info display may
show a temporary decrease.
• Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair
battery performance.
• A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge
when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement.
Purchase a new EN-EL15b battery.
• The supplied power cable and AC wall adapter are for use with the
MH-25a only. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug
when not in use.
• Do not short the charger terminals. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in overheating and damage to the charger.
• 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. Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking
photographs outside in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a warm
place and exchange the two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery
may recover some of its charge.
• Recycle rechargeable batteries in accord with local regulations, being
sure to first insulate the terminals with tape.
The charging AC adapter: Observe the precautions below when using the
charging AC adapter.
• Do not move the camera during charging. Failure to observe this
precaution could in very rare instances result in the camera showing
that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged.
Disconnect and reconnect the adapter to begin charging again.
• Do not short the adapter terminals. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in overheating and damage to the adapter.
• Unplug the adapter when it is not in use.

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 Specifications
Nikon Z 7/Z 6 Digital Camera
Type
Type Digital camera with support for
interchangeable lenses
Lens mount Nikon Z mount
Lens
Compatible lenses • Z mount NIKKOR lenses
• F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter;
restrictions may apply
Effective pixels
Effective pixels • Z 7: 45.7 million
• Z 6: 24.5 million
Image sensor
Image sensor 35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX format)
Total pixels • Z 7: 46.89 million
• Z 6: 25.28 million
Dust-Reduction System Image Dust Off reference data (requires
Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning
Storage
Image size (pixels) • Z 7:
- FX (36×24) image area
8256 × 5504 (Large: 45.4 M)
6192 × 4128 (Medium: 25.6 M)
4128 × 2752 (Small: 11.4 M)
- DX (24×16) image area
5408 × 3600 (Large: 19.5 M)
4048 × 2696 (Medium: 10.9 M)
2704 × 1800 (Small: 4.9 M)
- 5 : 4 (30×24) image area
6880 × 5504 (Large: 37.9 M)
5152 × 4120 (Medium: 21.2 M)
3440 × 2752 (Small: 9.5 M)

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Storage
Image size (pixels) - 1 : 1 (24×24) image area
5504 × 5504 (Large: 30.3 M)
4128 × 4128 (Medium: 17.0 M)
2752 × 2752 (Small: 7.6 M)
- 16 : 9 (36×20) image area
8256 × 4640 (Large: 38.3 M)
6192 × 3480 (Medium: 21.5 M)
4128 × 2320 (Small: 9.6 M)
- Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame
size of 3840 × 2160: 3840 × 2160
- Photographs taken during movie recording at other
frame sizes: 1920 × 1080
• Z 6:
- FX (36×24) image area
6048 × 4024 (Large: 24.3 M)
4528 × 3016 (Medium: 13.7 M)
3024 × 2016 (Small: 6.1 M)
- DX (24×16) image area
3936 × 2624 (Large: 10.3 M)
2944 × 1968 (Medium: 5.8 M)
1968 × 1312 (Small: 2.6 M)
- 1 : 1 (24×24) image area
4016 × 4016 (Large: 16.1 M)
3008 × 3008 (Medium: 9.0 M)
2000 × 2000 (Small: 4.0 M)
- 16 : 9 (36×20) image area
6048 × 3400 (Large: 20.6 M)
4528 × 2544 (Medium: 11.5 M)
3024 × 1696 (Small: 5.1 M)
- Photographs taken during movie recording at a frame
size of 3840 × 2160: 3840 × 2160
- Photographs taken during movie recording at other
frame sizes: 1920 × 1080

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 Storage
File format • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit (lossless compressed,
compressed, or uncompressed); large,
medium, and small available (medium and
small images are recorded at a bit depth of
12 bits using lossless compression)
• TIFF (RGB)
• JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine
(approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic
(approx. 1 : 16) compression; optimal quality
compression available
• NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in
both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Picture Control System Auto, Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome,
Portrait, Landscape, Flat, Creative Picture
Controls (Dream, Morning, Pop, Sunday,
Somber, Dramatic, Silence, Bleached,
Melancholic, Pure, Denim, Toy, Sepia, Blue, Red,
Pink, Charcoal, Graphite, Binary, Carbon);
selected Picture Control can be modified;
storage for custom Picture Controls
Media XQD memory cards
File system DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31, PictBridge
Viewfinder
Viewfinder 1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA)
OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level
manual brightness controls
Frame coverage Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
Magnification Approx. 0.8× (50 mm lens at infinity, −1.0 m −1)

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Viewfinder
Eyepoint 21 mm (−1.0 m −1; from center surface of
viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment −4 – +2 m −1
Eye sensor Automatically switches between monitor and
viewfinder displays
Shutter
Type Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-
plane mechanical shutter; electronic front-
curtain shutter; electronic shutter
Speed 1/8000 – 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time,

X200
Flash sync speed X= 1/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200 s or
slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported
Release
Release mode Single frame, low-speed continuous, high-
speed continuous, high-speed continuous
(extended), self-timer
Approximate maximum • Z 7:
frame advance rate - Low-speed continuous: 1–5 fps
(measured under Nikon- - High-speed continuous: 5.5 fps (14-bit NEF/RAW:
specified test conditions) 5 fps)
- High-speed continuous (extended): 9 fps (14-bit
NEF/RAW: 8 fps)
• Z 6:
- Low-speed continuous: 1–5 fps
- High-speed continuous: 5.5 fps
- High-speed continuous (extended): 12 fps (14-bit
NEF/RAW: 9 fps)
Self-timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of
0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s

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 Exposure
Metering system TTL metering using camera image sensor
Metering mode • Matrix metering
• Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given
to 12 mm circle in center of frame; weighting
can instead be based on average of entire
frame
• Spot metering: Meters 4 mm circle (about 1.5%
of frame) centered on selected focus point
• Highlight-weighted metering
Range (ISO 100, f/2.0 lens, • Z 7: –3 – +17 EV
20 °C/68 °F) • Z 6: –4 – +17 EV
Mode Auto (b); programmed auto with flexible
program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-
priority auto (A); manual (M); user settings (U1,
U2, U3)
Exposure compensation –5 – +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available
in modes P, S, A, and M
Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value
ISO sensitivity • Z 7: ISO 64 – 25600 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV. Can
(Recommended Exposure also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO
Index) 32 equivalent) below ISO 64 or to approx. 0.3,
0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent)
above ISO 25600; auto ISO sensitivity control
available
• Z 6: ISO 100 – 51200 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV. Can
also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO
50 equivalent) below ISO 100 or to approx. 0.3,
0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent)
above ISO 51200; auto ISO sensitivity control
available
Active D-Lighting Can be selected from Auto, Extra high, High,
Normal, Low, or Off
Multiple exposure Add, average, lighten, darken
Other options HDR (high dynamic range), photo mode flicker
reduction

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Focus
Autofocus Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF
assist
Detection range (single- • Z 7: −1 – +19 EV
servo AF/AF-S, photo • Z 6: −2 – +19 EV
shooting mode, ISO 100, • With low-light AF: −4 – +19 EV
f/2.0 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S);
continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F;
available only in movie mode); predictive
focus tracking
• Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be
used
Focus points • Z 7: 493
(single-point AF, photo • Z 6: 273
shooting mode, FX image
area)
AF-area mode Pinpoint, single-point, and dynamic-area AF
(pinpoint and dynamic-area AF available in
photo mode only); wide-area AF (S); wide-area
AF (L); auto-area AF
Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release
button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing
center of sub-selector
Vibration reduction (VR)
Camera VR 5-axis image sensor shift
Lens VR Lens shift (available with VR lenses)
Flash
Flash control TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is
used with matrix, center-weighted, and
highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL
fill-flash with spot metering
Flash mode Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync,
red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow
sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Flash compensation –3 – +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV available
in modes P, S, A, and M

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 Flash
Flash-ready indicator Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged;
flashes as underexposure warning after flash is
fired at full output
Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts
and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting i-TTL flash control, radio-controlled Advanced
System (CLS) Wireless Lighting, optical Advanced Wireless
Lighting, modeling illumination, FV lock, Color
Information Communication, Auto FP High-
Speed Sync, unified flash control
White balance
White balance Auto (3 types), natural light auto, direct
sunlight, cloudy, shade, incandescent,
fluorescent (7 types), flash, choose color
temperature (2500 K–10,000 K), preset manual
(up to 6 values can be stored), all except choose
color temperature with fine-tuning
Bracketing
Bracketing types Exposure, flash, white balance, and ADL
Movie
Metering system TTL exposure metering using main image
sensor
Metering mode Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted
Frame size (pixels) and • 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 30p (progressive), 25p,
frame rate 24p
• 1920 × 1080; 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,
24p
• 1920×1080 (slow-mo); 30p ×4, 25p ×4, 24p ×5
Actual frame rates for 120p, 100p, 60p, 50p, 30p,
25p, and 24p are 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97,
25, and 23.976 fps respectively; quality
selection available at all sizes except
3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080 120p/100p, and
1920 × 1080 slow-mo, when quality is fixed
at m (high)

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Movie
File format MOV, MP4
Video compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording formatLinear PCM, AAC
Audio recording deviceBuilt-in stereo or external microphone with
attenuator option; sensitivity adjustable
ISO sensitivity • Z 7:
(Recommended Exposure - b: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to
Index) 25600)
- P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64
to Hi 2) with selectable upper limit
- M: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 64 to Hi 2)
available with selectable upper limit; manual
selection (ISO 64 to 25600 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2
EV) with additional options available
equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or
2 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above
ISO 25600
• Z 6:
- b: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to
51200)
- P, S, A: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to
Hi 2) with selectable upper limit
- M: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to
Hi 2) available with selectable upper limit;
manual selection (ISO 100 to 51200 in steps
of 1/3 or 1/2 EV) with additional options
available equivalent to approximately 0.3,
0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 204800 equivalent)
above ISO 51200
Active D-Lighting Can be selected from Same as photo settings,
Extra high, High, Normal, Low, or Off
Other options Time-lapse movies, electronic vibration
reduction, time codes, movie log output (N-Log)

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 Monitor
Monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot tilting TFT
touch-sensitive LCD with 170° viewing angle,
approximately 100% frame coverage, and color
balance and 11-level manual brightness controls
Playback
Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images)
playback with playback zoom, playback zoom
cropping, movie playback, photo and/or movie
slide shows, histogram display, highlights,
photo information, location data display,
picture rating, and auto image rotation
Interface
USB Type C connector (SuperSpeed USB); connection
to built-in USB port is recommended
HDMI output Type C HDMI connector
Accessory terminal Can be used with MC-DC2 and other optional
accessories
Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in
power supported)
Audio output Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Wi-Fi • Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac
• Operating frequency: 2412–2462 MHz (channel
11) and 5180–5320 MHz
• Maximum output power (EIRP):
- Z 7: 2.4 GHz band: 7.0 dBm
5 GHz band: 12.1 dBm
- Z 6: 2.4 GHz band: 7.4 dBm
5 GHz band: 12.2 dBm
• Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK

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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Bluetooth • Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification
Version 4.2
• Operating frequency:
Bluetooth: 2402–2480 MHz
Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402–2480 MHz
• Maximum output power (EIRP):
- Z 7: Bluetooth: 1.5 dBm
Bluetooth Low Energy: 0 dBm
- Z 6: Bluetooth: 1.9 dBm
Bluetooth Low Energy: 0.4 dBm
Range (line of sight) Approximately 10 m (32 ft) without
interference; range may vary with signal
strength and presence or absence of obstacles
Power source
Battery One EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery
(0 236); EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 can also be used,
but note that you may not be able to take as
many pictures on a single charge and that
charging AC adapter can be used to charge
EN-EL15b batteries only
Charging AC adapter EH-7P charging AC adapter (supplied with the
Z 7 only)
AC adapter EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter (requires EP-5B power
connector, which is available separately)
Tripod socket
Tripod socket / in. (ISO 1222)
14

Dimensions/weight
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 134 × 100.5 × 67.5 mm (5.3 × 4 × 2.7 in.)
Weight Approx. 675 g (1 lb. 7.9 oz.) with battery and
memory card but without body cap;
approx. 585 g/1 lb. 4.7 oz. (camera body only)

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 Operating environment
Temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Humidity 85% or less (no condensation)
• Unless otherwise stated, all measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and
Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards or guidelines.
• All figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery.
• The sample images displayed on the camera and the images and illustrations in the manuals
are for expository purposes only.
• 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.

❚❚ MH-25a Battery Charger

Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.23–0.12 A
Rated output DC 8.4 V/1.2 A
Supported batteries Nikon EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Charging time Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes at an ambient
temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge
remains
Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 95 × 33.5 × 71 mm (3.7 × 1.3 × 2.8 in.),
excluding projections
Length of power cable Approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft), if supplied
Weight Approx. 115 g (4.1 oz), excluding supplied
power connector (power cable or AC wall
adapter)
The symbols on this product represent the following:
m AC, p DC, q Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)

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❚❚ EH-7P Charging AC Adapter (Supplied with the Z 7 Only)
Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, MAX 0.5 A
Rated output DC 5.0 V/3.0 A
Supported batteries Nikon EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 65.5 × 26.5 × 58.5 mm (2.6 × 1.1 ×
2.4 in.), excluding plug adapter
Weight Approx. 125 g (4.5 oz), excluding plug adapter
The EH-7P comes with a plug adapter attached in countries or regions where required; the shape
of the plug adapter varies with the country of sale. Do not attempt to remove the plug adapter, as
this could damage the product.
The symbols on this product represent the following:
m AC, p DC, q Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)

❚❚ EN-EL15b Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated capacity 7.0 V/1900 mAh
Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 40 × 56 × 20.5 mm (1.6 × 2.2 × 0.8 in.)
Weight Approx. 80 g (2.9 oz), excluding terminal cover
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.

Technical Notes 213

 A Trademark Information
IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc., in the
United States and/or other countries and is used under license. Windows
is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries. Mac, macOS, OS X, Apple®,
App Store®, the Apple logos, iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod touch® are
trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Android, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google
LLC. The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and
shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative
Commons 3.0 Attribution License. The PictBridge logo is a trademark.
XQD is a trademark of Sony Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks
of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
Wi-Fi Alliance. 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.
Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been
designed to connect specifically to the Apple products identified in the
badge, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of
this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory with an Apple product may
affect wireless performance.

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A FreeType License (FreeType2)
Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project
(https://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved.
A MIT License (HarfBuzz)
Portions of this software are copyright © 2018 The HarfBuzz Project
(https://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights
reserved.
A AVC Patent Portfolio License
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC
VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO
PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER
USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE
http://www.mpegla.com
A Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other
data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data.
Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage
devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in
the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such
data is the user’s responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to
another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or
format the device and then completely refill it with images containing
no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Care should
be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage
devices.
Before discarding the camera or transferring ownership to another
person, you should also use the Reset all settings option in the camera
setup menu to delete network settings and other personal information.

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 A Supported Standards
• DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is a
standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure
compatibility among different makes of camera.
• Exif version 2.31: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File
Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.31, a standard in which
information stored with photographs is used for optimal color
reproduction when the images are output on Exif-compliant printers.
• PictBridge: A standard developed through cooperation with the digital
camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output
directly to a printer without first transferring them to a computer.
• HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a standard for
multimedia interfaces used in consumer electronics and AV devices
capable of transmitting audiovisual data and control signals to HDMI-
compliant devices via a single cable connection.

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NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S Lens User’s
Manual
This section is included as a lens manual for purchasers of the
NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S lens kit. Note that lens kits may not be
available in some countries or regions.

Using the Lens

❚❚ Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions
1 2
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12
3
13 14

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 Lens hoods block stray light that would
1 Lens hood otherwise cause flare or ghosting. They also
serve to protect the lens.
2 Lens hood lock mark
3 Lens hood alignment Use when attaching the lens hood.
mark
4 Lens hood mounting
Use when attaching the lens hood.
mark
Rotate to zoom in or out. Be sure to extend the
5 Zoom ring
lens before use.
6 Focal length scale Determine the approximate focal length when
7 Focal length mark zooming the lens in or out.
• Autofocus mode selected: In autofocus mode, you
can rotate this customizable ring to perform a
8 Control ring
function selected with the camera.
• Manual focus mode selected: Rotate to focus.
9 Lens mounting mark Use when mounting the lens on the camera.
10 Rubber lens-mount
—
gasket
11 CPU contacts Used to transfer data to and from the camera.
Choose A for autofocus, M for manual focus. Note
that regardless of the setting chosen, focus must
12 Focus-mode switch
be adjusted manually when manual focus mode
is selected using camera controls.
13 Front lens cap —
14 Rear lens cap —

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❚❚ Attachment and Removal
Attaching the Lens

1 Turn the camera off, remove the body cap, and detach the
rear lens cap.

2 Position the lens on the camera body, keeping the

mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting
mark on the camera body, and then rotate the lens
counterclockwise until it clicks into place.
Removing the Lens

1 Turn the camera off.

2 Press and hold the lens release button while turning the
lens clockwise.

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 ❚❚ Before Use
The lens is retractable and must be extended before use. Rotate
the zoom ring as shown until the lens clicks into the extended
position. Pictures can only be taken when the focal length mark
points to positions between 24 and 70 on the focal length scale.

Pictures can be taken

at these focal lengths

To retract the lens, rotate the zoom ring in the opposite

direction, stopping when you reach the (I) position on the focal
length scale.
If the camera is turned on with the lens retracted, a warning will
be displayed. Extend the lens before use.

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❚❚ Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood
Align the lens hood mounting mark (I) with the lens hood
alignment mark (I) and then rotate the hood (w) until the I
mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark (K).
To remove the hood, reverse the above steps.

When attaching or removing the hood, hold it near the I

symbol on its base and avoid gripping it too tightly. The hood
can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in use.

❚❚ When the Lens Is Attached

The focus position may change if you turn the camera off and
then on again after focusing. Refocus before shooting. If you
have focused on a pre-selected location while waiting for your
subject to appear, we recommend that you do not turn the
camera off until the picture is taken.

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 Precautions for Use
• Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens
hood.
• Keep the CPU contacts clean.
• Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use
immediately and take the lens to a Nikon-authorized service
center for repair.
• Replace the front and rear lens caps when the lens is not in use.
• To protect the interior of the lens, store it out of direct sunlight.
• Keep the lens dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause
irreparable damage.
• Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or
warp parts made from reinforced plastic.
• Rapid changes in temperature may cause damaging
condensation inside and outside the lens. Before taking the
lens from a warm to a cold environment or vice versa, place it in
its case or a plastic bag to slow the change in temperature.
• We recommend that you place the lens in its case to protect it
from scratches during transport.

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Lens Care
• Removing dust is normally sufficient to clean the glass surfaces
of the lens.
• Smudges and fingerprints can be removed from fluorine-
coated lens elements using a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens
cleaning tissue; clean from the center outwards using a circular
motion. To remove stubborn stains, wipe gently using a soft
cloth lightly dampened with a small amount of distilled water,
ethanol, or lens cleaner. Any drop-shaped marks left from this
process on the water- and oil-repellent surface can
subsequently be removed with a dry cloth.
• When cleaning lens elements that are not fluorine-coated,
remove smudges and fingerprints using a soft, clean cotton
cloth or lens cleaning tissue lightly dampened with a small
amount of ethanol or lens cleaner. Wipe gently from the center
outwards in a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears
or touch the lens with your fingers.
• Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to
clean the lens.
• Neutral Color (NC) filters (available separately) and the like can
be used to protect the front lens element.
• If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a
cool, dry location to prevent mold and rust. Do not store in
direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.

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 Accessories
❚❚ Supplied Accessories
• LC-72B 72 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap
• LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
• HB-85 Bayonet Hood
• CL-C1 Lens Case
D Using the Lens Case
• The case is intended to protect the lens from scratches, not from falls
or other physical shocks.
• The case is not water resistant.
• The material used in the case may fade, bleed, shrink, or change color
when rubbed or wet.
• Remove dust with a soft brush.
• Water and stains can be removed from the surface with a soft, dry
cloth. Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner, or other volatile
chemicals.
• Do not store in locations exposed to direct sunlight or high
temperatures or humidity.
• Do not use the case to clean the monitor or lens elements.
• Be careful that the lens does not fall from the case during transport.
Material: Polyester

❚❚ Compatible Accessories
72 mm screw-on filters
D Filters
Use only one filter at a time. Remove the lens hood before attaching
filters or rotating circular polarizing filters.

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Specifications
Mount Nikon Z mount
Focal length 24 – 70 mm
Maximum aperture f/4
Lens construction 14 elements in 11 groups (including 1 ED lens
element, 1 aspherical ED element, 3 aspherical
elements, elements with Nano Crystal Coat, and
a fluorine-coated front lens element)
Angle of view • FX format: 84° – 34° 20´
• DX format: 61° – 22° 50´
Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters (24, 28, 35, 50, 70)
Focusing system Internal focusing system
Minimum focus distance 0.3 m (0.99 ft) from focal plane at all zoom
positions
Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Aperture range f/4 – 22
Filter-attachment size 72 mm (P = 0.75 mm)
Dimensions Approx. 77.5 mm maximum diameter ×
88.5 mm (distance from camera lens mount
flange when lens is retracted)
Weight Approx. 500 g (1 lb 1.7 oz)
Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specifications, and performance of this product
at any time and without prior notice.

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 FTZ Mount Adapter User’s Manual
This mount adapter allows Nikon F mount NIKKOR lenses to be
mounted on Nikon Z mount mirrorless cameras. It cannot be
mounted on F mount (Nikon digital SLR) or 1 mount cameras
(Nikon 1 advanced cameras with interchangeable lenses) or
used with 1 NIKKOR lenses. This section is included as a mount-
adapter manual for purchasers of the mount-adapter kit. Note
that mount-adapter kits may not be available in some countries
or regions.
Note that depending on the lens, the adapter may limit
autofocus or other camera features.

A Compatible F Mount Lenses

For information on lenses that can be mounted on the FTZ
mount adapter for use with Z mount cameras, see
Compatible F Mount Lenses, available from the Nikon
Download Center:
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/491/FTZ.html

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The Mount Adapter
❚❚ Parts of the Adapter
Lens mount Camera mount
6
2 3 7
4 8
1

5
1 Nikon F mount (attaches to lens) 6 Adapter mounting mark
2 Lens signal contacts 7 Nikon Z mount (attaches to
3 Lens mounting mark camera)
4 Lens release 8 CPU contacts
5 Tripod socket

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 ❚❚ Attachment and Removal
Turn the camera off before attaching the adapter to or removing
it from the camera or attaching lenses to or removing lenses
from the adapter. Choose a location out of direct sunlight and be
careful to prevent dust from entering the devices. While
attaching lenses, avoid pressing the camera or adapter lens
release.
Attaching the Adapter and Lens

1 Remove the body and rear lens caps from the adapter and
the body cap from the camera.

2 Attach the adapter to

the camera.
Keeping the adapter
mounting mark aligned
with the mounting
mark on the camera
body (q), position the adapter on the camera and then
rotate it counterclockwise until it clicks into place (w).

3 Remove the rear lens cap.

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4 Attach the lens to the
adapter.
Keeping the lens
mounting mark aligned
with the lens mounting
mark on the adapter
(e), position the lens
on the adapter and
then rotate it
counterclockwise until
it clicks into place (r).
Detaching the Lens and Adapter

1 Detach the lens.

Press and hold the
adapter lens release
(q) while turning the
lens clockwise (w).
Attach the front and
rear caps to the lens
after removal.

2 Detach the adapter.

Press and hold the camera lens
release button (e) while
turning the adapter clockwise
(r). After removing the
adapter, attach the body and
rear caps to the adapter and the body cap to the camera.

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 D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings
Select minimum aperture (the highest f/-number) before attaching
CPU lenses equipped with aperture rings.
D Incompatible Lenses and Accessories
The following lenses and accessories cannot be used. Attempting to
forcibly attach any of this equipment could damage the adapter or the
lens. Individual variation may render lenses other than those listed
below incompatible; do not use force if you encounter resistance when
attempting to attach a lens.
• Non-AI lenses • PC 35mm f/2.8 (serial numbers
• IX-NIKKOR 851001–906200)
• TC-16A AF Teleconverter • PC 35mm f/3.5 (old type)
• Lenses that require the AU-1 • Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 (old type)
focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, • NIKKOR-H Auto 2.8cm f/3.5
600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, (28mm f/3.5) lenses with serial
1200mm f/11) numbers below 362000
• Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, • NIKKOR-S Auto 3.5cm f/2.8
8mm f/8, OP 10mm f/5.6) (35mm f/2.8) lenses with serial
• 2.1cm f/4 numbers below 928000
• K2 Extension Ring • NIKKOR-S Auto 5cm f/2 (50mm
• 180–600mm f/8 ED (serial f/2)
numbers 174041–174180) • NIKKOR-Q Auto 13.5cm f/3.5
• 360–1200mm f/11 ED (serial (135mm f/3.5) lenses with serial
numbers 174031–174127) numbers below 753000
• 200–600mm f/9.5 (serial • Micro-NIKKOR 5.5cm f/3.5
numbers 280001–300490) • Medical-NIKKOR Auto 200mm
• AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm f/5.6
f/2.8, AF 200mm f/3.5 ED, TC-16 • Auto NIKKOR Telephoto-Zoom
AF Teleconverter) 85–250mm f/4–4.5
• PC 28mm f/4 (serial number • Auto NIKKOR Telephoto-Zoom
180900 or earlier) 200–600mm f/9.5–10.5

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Using the Mount Adapter
• Autofocus may not function as expected when the adapter is
used with an F mount NIKKOR lens. If the camera has trouble
focusing, set the AF-area mode to single point and select the
center focus area, or focus manually.
• With some lenses, the camera vibration reduction feature may
not function as expected or may cause vignetting or a drop in
peripheral illumination.

Precautions for Use

• When using the adapter with lenses weighing over 1300 g (2 lb
13.9 oz), support the lens when holding the camera and do not
use the camera strap. Failure to observe these precautions
could damage the camera lens mount.
• When using telephoto lenses equipped with a tripod collar,
attach the tripod to the lens tripod collar rather than to the
adapter tripod socket.
• Keep the CPU and lens signal contacts clean.
• Keep the adapter dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism can
cause irreparable damage.
• Leaving the adapter in extremely hot locations could damage
or warp parts made from reinforced plastic.

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 Caring for the Adapter
• Do not touch the interior of the mount adapter. Use a blower or
soft brush to remove dust, being careful not to rub or scratch
the inside of the adapter.
• When cleaning the adapter, use a blower to remove dust and
lint and then wipe the adapter gently with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to
clean the adapter.
• If the adapter will not be used for an extended period, store it
in a cool, dry location to prevent mold and rust. Do not store in
direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.

Accessories
❚❚ Supplied Accessories
• BF-1B Body Cap
• LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap

Specifications
Type Mount adapter
Supported cameras Nikon Z mount mirrorless cameras
Dimensions Approx. 70 mm diameter (excluding
projections) × 80 mm
Weight Approx. 135 g (4.8 oz)
Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specifications, and performance of this product
at any time and without prior notice.

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Approved Memory Cards
The camera can be used with XQD memory cards. Cards with
write speeds of 45 MB/s (300×) or better are recommended for
movie recording; slower speeds may interrupt recording or
cause jerky, uneven playback. For information on compatibility
and operation, contact the manufacturer.

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 Memory Card Capacity
The following table shows the approximate number of pictures
that can be stored on a 64 GB Sony G-series QD-G64E XQD card
at different image quality and size settings when FX (36 × 24) is
selected for Choose image area (as of July 2018).
Z 7:
No. of Buffer
Image quality Image size File size 1 images 1 capacity 2
Large 44.7 MB 748 23
Lossless 12-bit Medium 31.5 MB 1000 19
compressed Small 24.5 MB 1400 19
NEF (RAW)

14-bit 55.8 MB 654 19

12-bit 40.7 MB 1000 23
Compressed
14-bit Large 49.4 MB 845 19
12-bit 74.1 MB 748 23
Uncompressed
14-bit 85.1 MB 654 18
Large 134.6 MB 412 21
TIFF (RGB) Medium 76.5 MB 723 22
Small 34.8 MB 1500 25
Large 17.2 MB 1900 25
Fine Medium 11.7 MB 3200 25
Small 6.8 MB 6500 25
Large 11.8 MB 3700 25
JPEG 3

Normal Medium 7.0 MB 6400 25

Small 3.5 MB 12,700 25
Large 3.8 MB 7500 25
Basic Medium 2.6 MB 12,300 25
Small 1.6 MB 24,100 25

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Z 6:
No. of Buffer
Image quality Image size File size 1 images 1 capacity 2
Large 22.5 MB 1300 35
Lossless 12-bit Medium 16.1 MB 1900 26
compressed Small 12.7 MB 2500 26
NEF (RAW)

14-bit 28.2 MB 1100 43

12-bit 20.4 MB 1800 37
Compressed
14-bit Large 24.8 MB 1500 43
12-bit 38.5 MB 1300 33
Uncompressed
14-bit 44.1 MB 1100 34
Large 69.3 MB 759 27
TIFF (RGB) Medium 39.5 MB 1300 31
Small 18.4 MB 2800 35
Large 9.4 MB 3400 44
Fine Medium 6.6 MB 5600 50
Small 4.0 MB 10,400 51
Large 6.4 MB 6700 44
JPEG 3

Normal Medium 3.9 MB 10,900 50

Small 2.1 MB 19,900 51
Large 2.3 MB 13,000 46
Basic Medium 1.7 MB 20,800 50
Small 1.2 MB 35,200 50
1 All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded.
2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. May drop in
some situations, for example at image qualities marked with a star (“m”) or if auto distortion
control is on.
3 Figures assume size-priority JPEG compression. Selecting an image-quality option marked with
a star (“m”; optimal compression) increases the file size of JPEG images; number of images and
buffer capacity drop accordingly.

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 Battery Endurance
The approximate length of footage or number of shots that can be
recorded with a fully-charged EN-EL15b 1 battery varies with the monitor
mode. The figures for photographs 2 are as follows:
• Viewfinder only: 330 shots (Z 7), 310 shots (Z 6)
• Monitor only: 400 shots (Z 7), 380 shots (Z 6)
The figures for movies 3 are:
• Viewfinder only: 85 minutes
• Monitor only: 85 minutes
Actions such as the following can reduce battery endurance:
• Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway
• Repeated autofocus operations
• Taking NEF (RAW) photographs
• Slow shutter speeds
• Using camera Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) and Bluetooth features
• Using the camera with optional accessories connected
• Repeatedly zooming in and out
To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15b
batteries:
• Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery
performance.
• Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose their
charge if left unused.

1 EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 batteries can also be used, but note that you may not be able to take as
many pictures on a single charge. Endurance varies with the condition of the battery, the
temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time menus are displayed.
2 CIPA standard. Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with a NIKKOR Z 24–70mm f/4 S lens
under the following test conditions: one photograph taken at default settings once every 30 s.
3 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with the camera at default settings and a NIKKOR Z
24–70mm f/4 S lens under conditions specified by the Camera and Imaging Products
Association (CIPA). Individual movies can be up to 29 minutes 59 seconds in length; recording
may end before these limits are reached if the camera temperature rises.

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 Notices
Notices for Customers in Europe
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol indicates that This symbol on the

electrical and electronic battery indicates that the
equipment is to be battery is to be collected
collected separately. separately.
The following apply only The following apply only
to users in European to users in European
countries: countries:
• This product is designated for • All batteries, whether marked with
separate collection at an appropriate this symbol or not, are designated
collection point. Do not dispose of as for separate collection at an
household waste. appropriate collection point. Do not
• Separate collection and recycling dispose of as household waste.
helps conserve natural resources • For more information, contact the
and prevent negative consequences retailer or the local authorities in
for human health and the charge of waste management.
environment that might result from
incorrect disposal.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.

Technical Notes 237

 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)
This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration
Regulations (EAR). The permission of the United States government is not
required for export to countries other than the following, which as of this
writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea,
Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change).
The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions.
Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative before using the wireless
features of this product outside the country of purchase.
The Bluetooth transmitter in this device operates in the 2.4 GHz band.
Notices for Customers in Europe
Hereby, Nikon Corporation declares that the radio equipment
types Z 7 and Z 6 are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full texts of the EU declarations of conformity are available at the
following internet addresses:
• Z 7: https://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_N1710.pdf
• Z 6: https://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_N1711.pdf

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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.
• Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the network
and alter data or perform other malicious actions. Note that due to the
design of wireless networks, specialized attacks may allow unauthorized
access even when security is enabled.
• Unsecured networks: Connecting to open networks may result in
unauthorized access. Use secure networks only.
A Conformity Marking
The standards with which the camera complies can be viewed using the
Conformity marking option in the setup menu.

Technical Notes 239

 Index
Symbols t icon..................................................... 40

b (Auto mode) ......................41, 45, 69 Numerics

P (Programmed auto) .................69, 70 1 : 1 (24 × 24) ......................................106
S (Shutter-priority auto) .............69, 70 16 : 9 (36 × 20)....................................106
A (Aperture-priority auto)..........69, 71 5 : 4 (30 × 24) ......................................106
M (Manual) ......................................69, 71
U1/U2/U3 ...........................................69, 73 A
U (Single frame) ................. 83, 86, 111 AC adapter ................................ 184, 189
V (Continuous L) ................... 83, 111 Accessories..........................................184
W (Continuous H)................... 83, 111 Accessory terminal...........................210
X (Continuous H (extended)) ...84, Active D-Lighting.................... 110, 120
111 AE lock ............................................. 88, 89
E (Self-timer)....................... 84, 86, 111 AF ............................................................. 53
3 (Pinpoint AF)......................... 55, 113 AF lock ............................................. 88, 89
d (Single-point AF) ....... 55, 113, 121 AF-area mode ................... 55, 113, 121
e (Dynamic-area AF) ............. 55, 113 AF-assist ................................................. 43
f (Wide-area AF (S)).....56, 113, 121 AF-C......................................... 54, 113, 121
g (Wide-area AF (L)) .....56, 113, 121 AF-F...................................................54, 121
h (Auto-area AF) ............56, 113, 121 AF-ON button.......................................... 17
L (Matrix) ........................................... 108 AF-S......................................... 53, 113, 121
M (Center-weighted)...................... 108 Aperture................................................. 71
N (Spot)............................................... 108 Aperture-priority auto ...................... 71
t (Highlight-weighted) ............... 108 Attaching the lens .............................. 36
J (Red-eye reduction)................ 107 Auto (Set Picture Control) ............... 93
L (Slow sync) ............................... 107 Auto (White balance) ................. 63, 98
M (Rear-curtain sync)................. 107 Auto ISO sensitivity control ............ 80
E (Exposure compensation) ...........81 Auto-area AF ..................... 56, 113, 121
K button ...............................................49 Autoexposure lock ...................... 88, 89
O button .................................................51 Autofocus .............................................. 53
G button............................................18 Automatic display switch ...................9
c (E) button .......................................83
S button .....................................78, 80 B
W (Q) button .......................................20
Battery .......................... 28, 32, 184, 213
i button ..........................................21, 91
Battery charger...........................28, 212
J button ................................................18
Battery endurance............................236
I (In-focus indicator) ........................60
Battery level.......................................... 34
c (Flash-ready indicator) ............... 183
Body cap .......................................36, 185

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Bulb ..........................................................76 Delete...................................................... 51
C Delete current image ........................ 51
Diopter adjustment control...............8
Cable clip............................................. 188 Direct sunlight (White balance).... 63,
Camera Control Pro 2 ..................... 187 98
Capture NX-D........................................67 DISP button ............................................ 15
Center-weighted .............................. 108 Download center ...................................ii
CHARGE lamp ....................................29, 30 DX ...........................................................106
Charging AC adapter .....29, 184, 201, DX format ............................................119
213 Dynamic-area AF........................55, 113
Charging the battery .........................28 E
Choose color temp. (White balance).
64, 98, 100 Edit movie.............................................. 50
Choose image area.................106, 119 Electronic VR.......................................120
Clean image sensor ......................... 192 Error messages......................... 164, 166
Clock .................................................38, 40 Exif..........................................................216
Clock battery.........................................40 Exposure ......................................... 72, 81
Cloudy (White balance)..............63, 98 Exposure compensation .................. 81
Color temperature .................... 64, 100 Exposure indicator ............................. 72
Command dial......................................17 Exposure lock ................................ 88, 89
Compatible lenses ........................... 202 Exposures remaining......................... 34
Continuous........................... 83, 86, 111 External microphone............. 118, 187
Continuous H.............................. 83, 111 Eye sensor.................................................8
Continuous H (extended)....... 84, 111 F
Continuous L............................... 83, 111
Continuous release mode83, 86, 111 Filter effects .......................................... 97
Control panel.................................5, 178 Fine-tuning white balance .............. 99
Control ring ................................. 60, 218 Flash............................................. 107, 179
CPU contacts...................................... 218 Flash (White balance) ................. 63, 98
Creative Lighting System (CLS) ... 179 Flash mode..........................................107
Creative Picture Control....................93 Flash ready indicator .......................183
Custom control assignment............24 Flat (Set Picture Control) .................. 93
Custom Settings ............................... 139 Flexible program................................. 70
Customize i menu............................22 Flick.......................................................... 11
D Fluorescent (White balance).... 63, 98
Fn1 button.............................................. 24
Date and time.......................................39 Fn2 button.............................................. 24
Date format ...........................................40 Focal length ........................................220
Daylight saving time ..........................39 Focal length scale .............................220
DCF ........................................................ 216 Focal plane mark................................. 61
Default settings................................. 157 Focus indicator .................................... 60

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 Focus lock .......................................88, 89 Lo.............................................................. 78
Focus mode........................53, 113, 121 M
Focus point............................................88
Frame rate.................................... 84, 116 M (medium).........................................106
Frame size/frame rate..................... 116 Main command dial........................... 17
Full-frame playback.....................11, 49 Manual.................................................... 71
Function buttons ................................24 Manual focus.............. 54, 60, 113, 121
FV lock.................................................. 182 Matrix metering ................................108
FX .................................................. 106, 119 Maximum aperture ..........................183
H Maximum sensitivity ......................... 80
Memory buffer..................................... 85
HDMI..................................................... 216 Memory card ..................... 32, 233, 234
HDMI cable......................................... 185 Memory card capacity ....................234
Help..........................................................20 Menu list ..............................................123
Hi...............................................................78 Metering ..............................................108
Highlights .................................... 61, 108 MF........................................... 54, 113, 121
Highlight-weighted......................... 108 Microphone .............................. 118, 187
Histogram .......................................15, 16 Microphone sensitivity ...................118
I Minimum aperture...........................230
Mode dial............................................... 69
Image area................................. 106, 119 Mode dial lock release ...................... 69
Image quality..................................... 104 Monitor..................................... 6, 10, 169
Image sensor ....................... 2, 192, 198 Monitor mode button..........................8
Image size ........................................... 106 Monitor pre-flash..............................182
Incandescent (White balance).63, 98 Monochrome (Set Picture Control) ....
In-focus indicator ................................60 93
Information display .................. 15, 172 Mount adapter...................................226
ISO sensitivity .......................................78 Movie quality......................................116
i-TTL....................................................... 179 Movie shooting menu.....................133
Movie-record button......................... 46
J
Movies ....................................45, 49, 114
JPEG ...................................................... 104 Multi selector ....................................... 18
My Menu..............................................156
L
N
L (large) ................................................ 106
Landscape (Set Picture Control) ....93 Natural light auto (White balance).....
Language ...............................................38 63, 98
Lens................................................ 36, 217 NEF (RAW) ...........................................104
Lens mount ...........................................36 Neutral (Set Picture Control) .......... 93
Lens mounting mark..........................36 Number of shots ...............................236

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O Reset user settings ............................. 74
Restoring default settings .............157
Online manual................................... 123 Retouch menu ...................................154
P RGB.........................................................104

Photo shooting menu .................... 125 S

Photo/movie selector .................41, 45 S (small).................................................106
PictBridge............................................ 216 Same as photo settings ..................114
Picture Controls ...................................93 Save user settings............................... 73
Pinpoint AF.................................. 55, 113 Self-timer ...............................84, 86, 111
Playback...........................................11, 49 Sensitivity .............................................. 78
Playback menu.................................. 123 Set Picture Control ............................. 93
Playback zoom .....................................12 Setup menu ........................................148
Portrait (Set Picture Control)...........93 Shade (White balance)...................... 98
Power connector.....................184, 189 Shutter speed................................ 70, 71
Power switch.........................................38 Shutter-priority auto.......................... 70
Preset manual (White balance) .....64, Shutter-release button .............. 43, 44
98, 101 Silent photography............................ 66
Press the shutter-release button all Single frame..........................83, 86, 111
the way down .....................................44 Single-point AF................. 55, 113, 121
Press the shutter-release button Size.........................................................106
halfway..................................................43 Slow sync .............................................107
Prioritize viewfinder ............................. 9 Slow-motion movies........................117
Problems and solutions ................. 158 Smart device................................40, 109
Product serial number......................... 4 SnapBridge............................................ 40
Programmed auto...............................70 Specifications .....................................202
Protecting photographs...................68 Spot........................................................108
Q Standard (Set Picture Control) ....... 93
Standard i-TTL fill-flash ...................179
Quick sharp............................................96 Standby timer ...................................... 44
R Sub-command dial............................. 17
Subject tracking .................................. 57
Rear-curtain sync.............................. 107 Sub-selector................................... 17, 88
Recent settings.................................. 156
Rechargeable Li-ion battery. 28, 184,
T
213 Text entry............................................... 13
Red-eye reduction ........................... 107 Thumbnail ............................................. 12
Release mode ............................. 83, 111 TIFF (RGB).............................................104
Remote cord................................ 76, 185 Tilting monitor........................................3
Removing the lens from the camera Time......................................................... 76
37 Time zone .............................................. 39

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 Time zone and date............................39
Touch controls ..............................10, 58
Touch screen .................................10, 58
Touch shutter ................................10, 58
Trademark Information.................. 214
Trimming movies ................................50
Tripod......................................................76
Troubleshooting............................... 157
U
User settings .........................................73
V
Vibration reduction ......................... 112
Viewfinder ......................................8, 175
Viewfinder eyepiece ...................8, 186
Viewfinder eyepiece cap ............... 186
Viewfinder focus.................................... 8
ViewNX-i.................................................67
Virtual horizon...............................15, 16
Vivid (Set Picture Control)................93
Volume....................................................50
W
WB (White balance).....................62, 98
White balance ...............................62, 98
Wide-area AF ..................... 56, 113, 121
Wi-Fi ...................................................... 109
Wireless remote controller ........... 186
Wireless transmitter (WT-7).......... 185
X
XQD memory card ........................... 233

244 Technical Notes

Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service
Warranty
Dear Nikon Customer,
We thank you for your purchasing this Nikon product. Should
your Nikon product require warranty service, please contact the
dealer from whom it was purchased or a member of our
authorized service network within the sales territory of Nikon
Europe B.V. (e.g. Europe/Russia/others). See details under:
https://www.europe-nikon.com/support
In order to avoid any unnecessary inconvenience, we advise you
to read the user manuals carefully before contacting the dealer
or our authorized service network.
Your Nikon equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing
defects for one full year from the date of original purchase. If
during this period of guarantee the product proves defective
due to improper material or workmanship, our authorized
service network within the sales territory of Nikon Europe B.V.
will, without charge for labor and parts, repair the product in the
terms and conditions set as below. Nikon reserves the right (at its
sole discretion) to replace or repair the product.
1. This warranty is only provided upon presentation of the
completed warranty card and original invoice or purchase
receipt indicating the date of purchase, product type and
dealer’s name, together with the product. Nikon reserves the
right to refuse free-of-charge warranty service if the above
documents cannot be presented or if the information
contained in it is incomplete or illegible.

Technical Notes 245

 2. This warranty will not cover:
• necessary maintenance and repair or replacement of parts
due to normal wear and tear.
• modifications to upgrade the product from its normal
purpose as described in user manuals, without the prior
written consent of Nikon.
• transport costs and all risks of transport relating directly or
indirectly to the warranty of the products.
• any damage resulting from modifications or adjustments
which may be made to the product, without the prior
written consent of Nikon, in order to comply with local or
national technical standards in force in any other country
than the ones for which the product was originally designed
and/or manufactured.
3. The warranty will not be applicable in the case of:
• damage caused by misuse including but not limited to
failure to use the product for its normal purpose or
according to the user instructions on the proper use and
maintenance, and to installation or use of the product
inconsistent with the safety standards in force in the
country where it is used.
• damage caused by accidents including but not limited to
lightning, water, fire, misuse or neglect.
• defacing, illegibility or removal of the model or serial
number on the product.
• damage resulting from repairs or adjustments which have
been conducted by unauthorized service organizations or
persons.
• defects in any system into which the product is
incorporated or with which it is used.

246 Technical Notes

4. This service warranty does not affect the consumer’s statutory
rights under applicable national laws in force, nor the
consumer’s right against the dealer arising from their sales/
purchase contract.
Notice: An overview of all authorized Nikon Service Stations can
be found online by following this Link
(URL = https://www.europe-nikon.com/service/ ).

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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
User's Manual (with Warranty)
written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.

• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.

AMA16941 • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read
Printed in Europe “For Your Safety” (page xvi).
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SB8K02(11) • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible

6MOA1611-02 place for future reference.