Nikon Camera D810 Users Manual

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To ensure that the camera functions as expected when the 
optional MB-D12 battery pack is used with AA batteries, match 
the option selected in this menu  to the type of batteries inserted 
in the battery pack.
 There is no need to adjust this option when 
using EN-EL15 or optional EN -EL18a/EN-EL18 batteries.
d12: MB-D12 Battery Type
G  button ➜ACustom Settings menu
OptionDescription
1LR6 (AA alkaline) Select when using LR6 alkaline AA batteries.
2HR6 (AA Ni-MH)Select when using HR6 Ni-MH AA batteries.
3FR6 (AA lithium)Select when using FR6 lithium AA batteries.
AUsing AA Batteries
The capacity of AA batteries drop s sharply at temperatures below 
20 °C (68 °F) and varies with make and storage conditions; in some 
cases, batteries may cease to function before their expiry date.
 Some 
AA batteries can not be used; due to their performance characteristics 
and limited capacity, alkaline batteri es have less capacity than some 
other types and should only be used if no alternative is available and 
then only at warmer temperatures.
 The camera shows the level of AA 
batteries as follows:
Control panelViewfinderDescription
L—Batteries fully charged.
IdLow battery. Ready fresh batteries.
H
(flashes)d
(flashes)Shutter release disabled. Change 
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Choose whether the battery in the camera or the batteries in the 
battery pack are used first when an optional MB-D12 battery 
pack is attached.
 Note that if the MB-D12 is powered by an 
optional AC adapter and power connector, the AC adapter will be 
used regardless of the option selected.
A  s icon is displayed in the camera 
control panel when the batteries in the 
MB-D12 are in use.
d13: Battery Order
G  button ➜ACustom Settings menu
AThe MB-D12 Battery Pack
The MB-D12 takes one EN-EL15 or EN-EL18a/EN-EL18 rechargeable 
Li-ion battery or eight AA alkaline , Ni-MH, or lithium batteries (an 
EN-EL15 is supplied with the camera; EN-EL18a/EN-EL18 and AA 
batteries are available separately).
The information display shows the type of 
battery inserted in the MB-D12 as follows:
MB-D12 battery type displayBattery type
vEN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery
xEN-EL18a/EN-EL18 rechargeable Li-ion  battery
uAA batteries 
						

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This option controls flash sync speed.
e: Bracketing/Flash
e1: Flash Sync Speed
G button ➜ACustom Settings menu
OptionDescription
1/320 s 
(Auto FP) Auto FP high-speed sync is
 used when a compatible 
flash unit is attached ( 0430).
 If the built-in flash or 
other flash units are used, shutter speed is set to 1/320 s. When the camera shows a shutter speed of 1/320s in 
exposure mode  e or  g, auto FP high-speed sync will be 
activated if the actual shu tter speed is faster than 
1/320s.
1/250 s 
(Auto FP) Auto FP high-speed sync is
 used when a compatible 
flash unit is attached ( 0430).
 If the built-in flash or 
other flash units are used, shutter speed is set to 1/250s. When the camera shows a shutter speed of 1/250s in 
exposure mode  e or  g, auto FP high-speed sync will be 
activated if the actual shu tter speed is faster than 
1/250s.
1/250 s–1/60 s Flash sync speed set to selected value.
AFixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit
To fix shutter speed at the sync speed limit in shutter-priority auto or 
manual exposure modes, select the next shutter speed after the 
slowest possible shutter speed (30 s or  &).
 An X (flash sync indicator) 
will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel.
AAuto FP High-Speed Sync
Allows the flash to be used at th e highest shutter speed supported by 
the camera, making it possible to choose the maximum aperture for 
reduced depth of field even when the subject is backlit in bright 
sunlight.
 The information display flash mode indicator shows “FP” 
when auto FP high-speed sync is active ( 0194). 
						

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❚❚Auto FP High-Speed Sync
When  1/320 s (Auto FP)  or 1/250 s (Auto FP)  is selected for 
Custom Setting e1 ( Flash sync speed, 0 329), the built-in flash 
can be used at shutter speeds as fast as 
1/320s or 1/250s, while 
compatible optional flash units (
0430) can be used at any 
shutter speed (Auto FP High-Speed Sync).
Flash sync speed1/320 s (Auto FP)1/250 s (Auto FP)1/250 s
Shutter speedBuilt-in 
flashOptional 
flash unitBuilt-in  flashOptional 
flash unitBuilt-in  flashOptional 
flash unit
From 
1/8000 to but not 
including 1/320s — Auto FP — Auto FP — —
From 1/320 to but not 
including 1/250s Flash sync*— Auto FP — —
1/250–30 s Flash sync
* Flash range drops as shutter speed increases.
 Flash range will neverthele ss be greater than that 
obtained at the same speeds with Auto FP.
DThe Flash-Ready Indicator
When the flash fires at full power, the flash-indicator in the camera 
viewfinder will flash to warn that the resulting photograph may be 
underexposed.
 Note that the flash-ready indicators on optional flash 
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This option determines the slowest shutter speed available 
when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye reduction in 
programmed auto or aperture-priority auto exposure modes 
(regardless of the setting chosen, shutter speeds can be as slow 
as 30 s in shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes or at 
flash settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or red-eye 
reduction with slow sync).
Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash.
e2: Flash Shutter Speed
G  button ➜ACustom Settings menu
e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash
G  button ➜ACustom Settings menu
OptionDescription
rTTL Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to 
shooting conditions.
sManualChoose the flash level. The camera does not emit 
monitor pre-flashes.
tRepeating 
flash The flash fires repeatedly 
while the shutter is open, 
producing a strobe-light effect.
uCommander 
mode Use the built-in flash as a master flash controlling 
remote optional flash unit
s in one or more groups 
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❚❚Manual
Choose a flash level. Flash level is stated in fractions of full 
power: at full power, the built-in flash has a Guide Number of 
12/39 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F).
❚❚ Repeating Flash
The flash fires repeatedly while the 
shutter is open, producing a strobe-light 
effect.
 Press  4 or  2 to highlight the 
following options,  1 or  3 to change.
OptionDescription
Output Choose flash output (expressed
 as a fraction of full 
power).
Times Choose the number of times the flash fires at the selected 
output.
 Note that depending on shutter speed and the 
option selected for  Frequency, the actual number of 
flashes may be less than selected.
Frequency Choose how often the flash fires per second.
AFlash Control Mode
The flash control mode for the built-in flash 
is shown in the information display ( 0194, 
202).
A“Manual” and “Repeating Flash”
Y  icons flash in the control panel  and viewfinder when these options 
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AThe SB-400 and SB-300
When an optional SB-400 or SB-300 flash unit is attached and turned 
on, Custom Setting e3 changes to  Optional flash, allowing the flash 
control mode for the optional flash unit to be selected from  TTL and  
Manual .
A“Times“
The options available for  Repeating Flash> Times  are determined by 
flash output.
OutputOptions available for “Times”OutputOptions available for “Times”
1/421/322–10, 15
1/82–51/642–10, 15, 20, 25
1/162–101/1282–10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 
						

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❚❚Commander Mode
Use the built-in flash as a master flash controlling one or more 
remote optional flash units in up to two groups (A and B) using 
advanced wireless lighting ( 0430).
Selecting this option displays the menu 
shown at right.
 Press  4 or  2 to 
highlight the following options,  1 or  3 
to change.
OptionDescription
Built-in  flash Choose a flash mode for the built-in flash (commander flash).
TTL i-TTL mode.
 Choose flash compensation from values 
between +3.0 and –3.0 EV in increments of 1/3EV.
M Choose the flash level.
– – The built-in flash does not fire, although remote flash units 
do.
 The built-in flash must be raised so that it can emit 
monitor pre-flashes.
Group A Choose a flash mode for all flash units in group A.
TTL i-TTL mode.
 Choose flash compensation from values 
between +3.0 and –3.0 EV in increments of 1/3EV.
AA Auto aperture (available only with compatible flash units; 
0
430).
 Choose flash compensation from values between 
+3.0 and –3.0 EV in increments of 1/3EV.
M Choose the flash level.
– – The flash units in this group do not fire.
Group B Choose a flash mode for all flash units in group B.
 The 
options available are the same as those listed for  Group A, 
above.
Channel Choose from channels 1–4.
 All flash units in both groups 
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Follow the steps below to take photographs in commander 
mode.
1Adjust settings for the built-in flash.
Choose the flash control mode and 
output level for the built-in flash.
 
Note that output level can not be 
adjusted in – – mode.
2Adjust settings for group A.
Choose the flash control mode and 
output level for the flash units in 
group A.
3Adjust settings for group B.
Choose the flash control mode and 
output level for the flash units in 
group B.
4Select the channel.
5Press J. 
						

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6Compose the shot.
Compose the shot and arrange the flash units as shown 
below.
 Note that the maximum distance at which the remote 
flash units can be placed may  vary with shooting conditions.
7Configure the remote flash units.
Turn all the remote flash units on, adjust group settings as 
desired, and set them to the channel selected in Step 4.
 See 
the flash unit instruction manuals for details.
8Raise the built-in flash.
Press the flash pop-up button to raise the built-in flash.
 Note 
that even if – – is selec ted for  Built-in flash> Mode , the built-
in flash must be raised so th at monitor preflashes will be 
emitted.
10 m/33 ft or less 60 ° or less
60 ° or less
30 ° or less
30 ° or less
5 m/15 ft or less
5 m/15 ft or less
Wireless remote sensors on flash units should face 
camera. Camera (built-in flash)