Nikon D3400 W User Manual

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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.
The lens and mirror  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 the lens, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth 
and wipe the lens carefully.
See the  Reference Manual  for information on cleaning the image sensor.
Do not touch the shutter curtain : The shutter curtain is extremely thin and 
easily damaged.
 Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on 
the curtain, poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air 
currents from a blower.
 These actions could scratch, deform, or tear the 
curtain.
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 caus e 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: The monitor is constructed with extremely high 
p re c i s i o n ;  at  l e a s t  9 9 .9 9 %  o f  pi xe l s  a re  ef fe c t i ve, w i t h  n o  m o re t h a n  0 . 0 1 %  
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 monito r, as this could cause damage or 
malfunction.
 Dust or lint on the monitor 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.
Moiré : Moiré is an interference pattern created by the interaction of an 
image containing a regular, repeating grid, such as the pattern of weave 
in cloth or windows in a building,  with the camera image sensor grid.
 If 
you notice moiré in your photographs,  try changing the distance to the 
subject, zooming in and out, or changing the angle between the subject 
and the camera.
DServicing the Camera and Accessories
The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon 
recommends that the camera be insp ected by the original retailer or 
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. 
						

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The battery and charger: Batteries may leak or  explode if improperly 
handled. Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xi–xiv of 
this manual. 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.
• 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 and 
storing it in a 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 and 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 batter y may rise while the battery is in 
use.
 Attempting to charge the batter y 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.
• Continuing to charge the battery af ter 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-EL14a battery.
• 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 an d exchange the two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
• Used batteries are a valuable resource; recycle in accord with local 
regulations. 
						

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This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear 
in the viewfinder and monitor.
Error Messages
AWarning Icons
A flashing  d in the monitor or  s in the viewfinder indicates that a 
warning or error message can be disp layed in the monitor by pressing 
the  W (Q ) button.
Indicator
SolutionMonitorViewfinder
Lens not attached F
/s  
(flashes) •
Attach compatible lens.
• If lens is not type E or G, select mode  M.
Before taking photos, 
rotate the zoom ring to 
extend the lens. F
(flashes) A lens with a retractable lens barrel 
button is attached with the lens barrel 
retracted. Press the retractable lens 
barrel button and rotate the zoom ring 
to extend the lens.
Shutter release 
disabled. Recharge 
battery. d
/s  
(flashes) Turn camera off and recharge or replace 
battery.
This battery cannot be 
used. It does not 
communicate properly 
with this camera. To 
use the camera safely, 
choose a battery 
designated for use in 
this camera. d
(flashes) Use Nikon-approved battery.
Initialization error. 
Turn camera off and 
then on again. d
/
k  
(flashes) Turn camera off, remove and replace 
battery, and then turn camera on again. 
						

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Battery level is low. 
Complete operation 
and turn camera off 
immediately.—
End cleaning and turn camera off and 
recharge or replace battery.
Clock not set s
 
(flashes) Set camera clock.
No memory card 
inserted S
/s  
(flashes) Turn camera off and confirm that card is 
correctly inserted.
Memory card is locked.
Slide lock to “write” 
position. (
 
(flashes) M e m o r y  c a r d  i s  l o c k e d  ( w r i t e  p r o t e c t e d ) .
 Slide card write-protect switch to “write” 
position.
This memory card 
cannot be used. Card 
may be damaged. 
Insert another card. (
/k  
(flashes) •
Use approved card.
• Format card.
 If problem persists, card 
may be damaged. Contact Nikon-
authorized service representative.
• Error creating new folder.
 Delete files 
or insert new memory card.
• Insert new memory card.
This card is not 
formatted. 
Format the card. T
 
(flashes) Format card or turn camera off and 
insert new memory card.
Card is full j
/A /s  
(flashes) •
Reduce quality or size.
• Delete photographs.
• Insert new memory card.
— ●
 
(flashes) Camera can not focus using autofocus.
 Change composition or focus manually.
Indicator
SolutionMonitorViewfinder 
						

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Subject is too brights 
(flashes) •
Use a lower ISO sensitivity.
• Use commercial ND filter.
• In mode:
S Increase shutter speed
A Choose a smaller aperture (higher 
f-number)
% Choose another shooting mode
Subject is too dark •
Use a higher ISO sensitivity.
• Use flash.
• In mode:
S Lower shutter speed
A Choose a larger aperture (lower 
f-number)
No “Bulb” in S mode A
/s  
(flashes) Change shutter speed or select mode  M.
No “Time” in S mode & /
s 
(flashes)
— N
(flashes) Flash has fired at full power.
 Check 
photo in monitor; if underexposed, 
adjust settings and try again.
— N
/s  
(flashes) •
Use the flash.
• Change distance to subject, aperture, 
flash range, or ISO sensitivity.
• Lens focal length is less than 18 mm: 
use a longer focal length.
Indicator
SolutionMonitorViewfinder 
						

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Error. Press shutter 
release button again.O 
(flashes) Release shutter. If error persists or 
appears frequently, consult Nikon-
authorized service representative.
Start-up error. Contact 
a Nikon-authorized 
service representative. Consult Nikon-authorized service 
representative.
Metering error
Unable to start live 
view. 
Please wait for camera 
to cool. —
Wait for the internal circuits to cool 
before resuming live view or movie 
recording.
Folder contains no 
images. —Folder selected for playback contains no 
images.
 Select folder containing images 
from  Playback folder  menu or insert 
memory card containing images.
Cannot display this file. —File can not be played back on camera.
Cannot select this file. —Images created with other devices can 
not be retouched.
This movie cannot be 
edited. —•
Movies created with other devices can 
not be edited.
• Movies must be at least two seconds 
long.
No image for 
retouching. —Memory card does not contain NEF 
(RAW ) images for use with 
NEF (RAW) 
processing .
Network access not 
available until camera 
cools. —
Turn camera off and try again after 
waiting for camera to cool.
Indicator
SolutionMonitorViewfinder 
						

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❚❚Nikon D3400 Digital Camera
Specifications
TypeType Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mountNikon F mount (with AF contacts)
Effective angle of viewNikon DX format; focal length equivalent to 
approx. 1.5× that of lenses with FX format angle of 
view
Effective pixelsEffective pixels24.2 million
Image sensor
Image sensor23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
Total pixels24.72 millionDust-reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (Capture NX-D 
software required)
Storage
Image size (pixels)•6000 × 4000 (Large)
• 4496 × 3000 (Medium)
• 2992 × 2000 (Small)
File format •NEF (RAW): 12 bit, compressed
• JPEG : JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 
1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 
1:16) compression
• NEF (RAW)+JPEG : Single photograph recorded in 
both NEF (RAW ) and JPEG formats
Picture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, 
Landscape, Flat; selected Picture Control can be 
modified
MediaSD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC 
and SDXC memory cards
File systemDCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, PictBridge 
						

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Viewfinder
ViewfinderEye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex 
viewfinder
Frame coverageApprox. 95% horizontal and 95% verticalMagnificationApprox. 0.85 × (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, 
–1.0 m–1)
Eyepoint18 mm (–1.0 m–1; from center surface of 
viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment –1.7 – +0.5 m–1
Focusing screenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
Reflex mirrorQuick return
Lens apertureInstant return, electronically controlled
LensAutofocus supportAutofocus is available with AF-P and type E and G 
AF-S lenses.
Shutter
TypeElectronically-controlle d vertical-travel focal-
plane shutter
Speed1/4000 – 30 s in steps of 1/3EV; Bulb; TimeFlash sync speed X=1/200s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/200s or 
slower
Release
Release mode 8 (single frame),  I(continuous),  J(quiet 
shutter release),  E(self-timer),  (delayed 
remote; ML-L3),  #(quick-response remote; ML-L3)
Frame advance rate Up to 5 fps
Note: Frame rates assume manual focus, manual or 
shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 
1/250s or faster, and other settings at default 
values.
Self-timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures 
						

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Exposure
MeteringTTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB 
sensor
Metering method•Matrix metering : 3D color matrix metering II (type 
E and G lenses)
• Center-weighted metering : Weight of 75% given to 
8-mm circle in center of frame
• Spot metering : Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% 
of frame) centered on selected focus point
Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 
lens, 20 °C/68 °F) •
Matrix or center-weighted metering : 0 – 20 EV
• Spot metering : 2 – 20 EV
Exposure meter 
coupling CPU
Mode
Auto modes (iauto;  jauto, flash off ); 
programmed auto with flexible program ( P); 
shutter-priority auto ( S); aperture-priority auto ( A); 
manual ( M); scene modes (k portrait; 
l landscape;  pchild;  msports;  nclose up; 
o night portrait); special effects modes ( %night 
vision;  Ssuper vivid;  Tpop;  Uphoto illustration; 
 toy camera effect;  (miniature effect; 
3 selective color;  1silhouette;  2high key;  3low 
key)
Exposure compensation Can be adjusted by –5 – +5 EV in increments of 1/3EV in P,  S,  A , M , scene, and  % modes
Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value with  A (L ) 
button
ISO sensitivity 
(Recommended 
Exposure Index) ISO 100 – 25600 in steps of 1 EV. Auto ISO 
sensitivity control available
Active D-Lighting On, off