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, coins, or securities 
which are circulated in a foreign 
country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the 
government has been obtained, the 
copying or reproduction of unused 
postage stamps or post cards issued 
by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of 
stamps issued by the government 
and of certified documents 
stipulated by law is prohibited. •
Cautions on certain copies and 
reproductions
The government has issued cautions 
on copies or reproductions of 
securities issued by private 
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift 
certificates, etc.), commuter passes, 
or coupon tickets, except when a 
minimum of necessary copies are to 
be provided for business use by a 
company.
 Also, do not copy or 
reproduce passports issued by the 
government, licenses issued by 
public agencies and private groups, 
ID cards, and tickets, such as passes 
and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of 
copyrighted creative works such as 
books, music, paintings, woodcuts, 
prints, maps, drawings, movies, and 
photographs is governed by 
national and international copyright 
laws.
 Do not use this product for the 
purpose of making illegal copies or 
to infringe copyright laws. 
						

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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 
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).
 Be sure to also replace any 
pictures selected for preset manual ( 0167). Before discarding the camera or 
transferring ownership to another  person, you should also use the 
Network > Network settings  option in the camera setup menu to delete any 
personal network information. For more  information, see the documentation 
provided with the optional communication unit.
 Care should be taken to 
avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.
AVC Patent Portfolio LicenseTHIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AV C 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 AV C 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 
						

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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 and may void your Nikon warranty.
 The use of 
third-party rechargeable Li-i on 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 br and accessories, contact a local 
authorized Nikon dealer. 
						

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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 functioning normally.
 Nikon will not be held liable for 
damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
ALife-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. : http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa : http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East : http://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:  http://imaging.nikon.com/ 
						

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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 ...................................... 115
7Accessory shoe 
(for optional flash unit)..................................... 435, 436, 479
8 Sub-command dial .................... 351
9Power switch ................................. 16
10 Shutter-release button ................ 30
11E button.............................. 130, 206
12 Movie-record button ................... 52
13I /Q  button ................. 116, 366
14Control panel .................................... 5
15Main command dial ................... 351
16Focal plane mark ( E) ............... 101 
						

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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
12Mirror.................................... 108, 448
13Metering coupling lever ........... 477
14Headphone connector .................56
15Connector for external 
microphone ...................................63
16 USB connector ................... 257, 263
17HDMI connector ......................... 269
DThe Speaker
Do not place the speaker in clos e proximity to magnetic devices. Failure to observe this precaution could affect the data recorded on 
the magnetic devices.
DClose the Connector Cover
Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use. Foreign 
matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer. 
						

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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  so cket
11Lens mount ........................... 15, 101
12CPU contacts
13Ten-pin remote terminal 
cover .................................... 233, 439
14 Flash sync terminal cover ......... 429
15Flash sync terminal .................... 429
16Ten-pin remote 
terminal .............................. 233, 439
17 Body cap ................................ 15, 436 
						

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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 ................................. 35, 49
12 Live view selector ................... 35, 49
13Memory card access lamp.... 21, 30
14R (info) button ...................... 8, 201
15 b button ............. 9, 42, 55, 205, 386
16 Monitor
............. 31, 35, 42, 49, 56, 235, 367
17 J (OK) button................................25
18 W  button ............. 38, 44, 235, 248
19X button ................. 38, 44, 235, 248
20 L /Z /Q  button ........ 25, 171, 250
21 G  button ...........................24, 272
22K button ............................... 31, 235
23 O/Q  button ................33, 251, 366 
						

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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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12 4 5
6
7
9
13 14
12
11 8
10
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Exposure mode ........................... 116
2Metering ....................................... 114
3Shutter speed ..................... 119, 121
4B  indicator ............................... 372
5Aperture (f-number) ......... 120, 121
6CompactFlash memory card 
indicator......................................... 14
7 SD memory card indicator.......... 14
8Battery indicator ........................... 19
9Number of exposures 
remaining ............................. 20, 489
10 Focus mode.................................... 87
11White balance.............................. 148
12Image quality ................................ 79
13AF-area mode .......................... 90, 91
14Image size (JPEG and TIFF 
images) .......................................... 83
AThe  B  Indicator
The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power 
source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is 
installed or the camera is powere d by an optional power connector 
and AC adapter ( 0436).
 Two days of charging will power the clock for 
about three months. If the  B icon flashes in the control panel, the 
clock has been reset and the date and time recorded with any new 
photographs will not be correct.
 Set the clock to the correct time and 
date using the  Time zone and date > Date and time  option in the 
setup menu ( 018). 
						

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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 ............ 126
9Shutter speed ..................... 119, 121
Autofocus mode ............................ 87
10 Aperture lock icon...................... 127
11Aperture (f-number)......... 120, 121
Aperture (number of stops)
.............................................. 120, 424