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To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all those who use the product. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before D use to prevent damage to the camera. This icon marks notes; information that should be read before A using the camera. This icon marks references t
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Package Contents Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera. BM-12 monitor cover (0 10) BF-1B body cap (0 15, 436) D810 digital camera (0 1) EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (0 13, 14) MH-25a battery charger (comes with either an AC wall adapter or power cable of a type and shape that varies with the country or region of sale; 0 13) USB cable clip (0 258) HDMI cable clip (0 269) UC-E22 USB cable (0 257, 263) User’s Manual (this guide) AN-DC12 strap (0
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Table of Contents Package Contents........................................................................... i For Your Safety............................................................................xiii Notices.........................................................................................xvii Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera.......................................................1 The Multi Selector .......................................................................11
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Movie Live View 49 Indices...................................................................................................... 54 Using the b Button.............................................................................. 55 The Live View Display: Movie Live View ...................................... 57 The Information Display: Movie Live View ................................. 58 Image Area............................................................................................. 59 Ta
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Release Mode 102 Choosing a Release Mode....................................................... 102 Power Source and Frame Rate ..................................................... 104 Self-Timer Mode (E) ................................................................ 106 Mirror up Mode (V)............................................................... 108 ISO Sensitivity 109 Manual Adjustment ................................................................. 109 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control...
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Image Enhancement 170 Picture Controls.........................................................................170 Selecting a Picture Control.............................................................170 Modifying Picture Controls ............................................................173 Creating Custom Picture Controls...............................................177 Sharing Custom Picture Controls.................................................180 Preserving Detail in Highlights and
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Photo Information.................................................................... 238 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom.................................. 248 Protecting Photographs from Deletion ............................... 250 Deleting Photographs ............................................................. 251 Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback.......................................... 251 The Playback Menu .......................................................................... 252
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C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options...........................290 Shooting Menu Options..................................................................290 Shooting Menu Bank ................................................................291 Extended Menu Banks..............................................................292 Storage Folder.............................................................................293 File Naming ..............................................................
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b: Metering/Exposure ................................................................. 315 b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value................................................ 315 b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl ............................................ 315 b3: Exp./Flash Comp. Step Value.......................................... 315 b4: Easy Exposure Compensation........................................ 316 b5: Matrix Metering................................................................... 317 b
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e: Bracketing/Flash .......................................................................329 e1: Flash Sync Speed.................................................................329 e2: Flash Shutter Speed ...........................................................331 e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash.............................................331 e4: Exposure Comp. for Flash.................................................338 e5: Modeling Flash...............................................
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g: Movie............................................................................................ 361 g1: Assign Fn Button................................................................. 361 g2: Assign Preview Button...................................................... 362 g3: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button.................................................. 363 g4: Assign Shutter Button....................................................... 364 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup........................
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N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ...........384 Retouch Menu Options ...................................................................384 D-Lighting.....................................................................................388 Red-Eye Correction....................................................................389 Trim .................................................................................................390 Monochrome .........................................
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Technical Notes 419 Compatible Lenses................................................................... 419 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) ....................................... 428 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)............................... 428 Other Accessories..................................................................... 436 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter ..................... 442 Caring for the Camera ......................................................
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For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all A warnings before using this Nikon
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ADo not disassemble AObserve caution when using the flash Touching the product’s internal parts • Using the camera with the flash in could result in injury. In the event of close contact with the skin or other malfunction, the product should be objects could cause burns. repaired only by a qualified • Using the flash close to the subject’s technician. Should the product break eyes could cause temporary visual open as the result of a fall or other impairment. The flash should be no accident,
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AObserve proper precautions when • When the battery is not in use, handling batteries attach the terminal cover and store Batteries may leak or explode if in a cool, dry place. improperly handled. Observe the • The battery may be hot following precautions when handling immediately after use or when the batteries for use in this product: product has been used on battery • Use only batteries approved for use power for an extended period. in this equipment. Before removing the battery turn •
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• Do not handle the power cable or AUse appropriate cables go near the charger during When connecting cables to the input thunderstorms. Failure to observe and output jacks, use only the cables this precaution could result in provided or sold by Nikon for the electric shock. purpose to maintain compliance with • Do not damage, modify, or forcibly product regulations. tug or bend the power cable. Do ACD-ROMs not place it under heavy objects or CD-ROMs containing software or expose it to he
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Notices • No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for any with this product may be damages resulting from the use of reproduced, transmitted, this product. transcribed, stored in a retrieval • While every effort has been made to system, or translated into any ensure that the information in these language in any form, by any means, manuals is accurate and complete, without Nikon’s prior written we would appreciate it were you to permission. bring any errors or omissi
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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. Power Cable At voltages over AC 125 V (U.S.A. only): The power cable must be rated for the voltage in use, be at least AWG no. 18 gauge, and have SVG insulation or better with a NEMA 6P-15 plug rated for AC 250 V 15 A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 D810 of the FCC rules. These limits are des
