Nikon Camera D810 Users Manual

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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote 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 
or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper 
money, coins, securities, government 
bonds, or local government bonds, 
even if such copies or reproductions 
are stamped “Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of 
paper money,...

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Disposing of Data Storage DevicesPlease note that deleting images or formatting memo ry 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 softwa re, 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...

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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesNikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex 
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including 
chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and fl ash 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...

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DUse Only Nikon Brand Accessories
Only Nikon brand accessories certif ied by Nikon specifically for use 
with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate 
within its operational and safety requirements.
 THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.
ABefore Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on importan t occasions (such as at weddings or 
before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the 
camera is...

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Introduction
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls 
and displays.
 You may find it helpful to bookmark this section 
and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.
Camera Body
Getting to Know the Camera
1 Release mode dial ...................... 102
2Release mode dial 
lock release ................................. 102
3 T  button ..................79, 83, 206
4U  button ................. 149, 153, 157
5S  button ........................... 109, 111
6Y  button...

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Camera Body (Continued)
1Built-in flash ................................. 189
2Flash pop-up button.................. 189
3D  button........ 134, 139, 143, 350
4M/Y  button ....................... 190, 196
5Audio connector cover .......... 56, 63
6USB connector cover ........ 257, 263 
7HDMI connector cover .............. 269
8Lens release button.......................23
9AF-mode button ........39, 41, 88, 91
10 Focus-mode selector .... 39, 87, 100
11Lens mounting mark .................... 15...

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1Stereo microphone.................49, 62
2AF-assist illuminator................... 313
Self-timer lamp............................ 107
Red-eye reduction lamp ........... 191
3Pv  button ............. 54, 117, 349, 362
4Fn  button....................... 78, 343, 361
5Memory card slot cover.........14, 21
6Power connector cover ............. 442
7Battery-chamber cover latch ..... 14
8Battery-chamber cover ............... 14
9Contact cover for optional 
MB-D12 battery pack................ 436
10 Tr ipod...

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Camera Body (Continued)
1Eyepiece shutter lever .........23, 106
2Viewfinder .......................................17
3Viewfinder eyepiece ............23, 106
4Diopter adjustment control ........17
5A  button ....... 36, 97, 128, 349, 363
6B  button............................. 50, 88
7Eyelet for camera strap ................12
8Multi selector........................... 11, 25
9Focus selector lock ........................94
10 Speaker ............................................66
11a button...

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The Control Panel
The control panel shows a variety of camera settings when the 
camera is on.
 The items shown here appear the first time the 
camera is turned on; information on other settings can be found 
in the relevant sections of this manual.
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Exposure mode ........................... 116
2Metering ....................................... 114
3Shutter speed ..................... 119, 121
4B  indicator ............................... 372
5Aperture (f-number)...

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The Viewfinder Display
1Framing grid (displayed when  On 
is selected for Custom Setting d7) ....................................................... 325
2 Focus points .... 17, 30, 94, 310, 311
AF-area mode .......................... 90, 91
3AF area brackets....................17, 239
4Virtual horizon display .............. 347
5Focus indicator ......................30, 101
6Metering ....................................... 114
7Autoexposure (AE) lock............. 128
8Shutter speed lock icon...