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b: Metering/Exposure ........................................................................\
................................. 211
b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value ........................................................................\
............. 211
b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl. ........................................................................\
......... 211
b3: Easy Exposure Compensation ........................................................................\
..... 212
b4: Center-Weighted Area ........................................................................\
................... 213
b5: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure........................................................................\
........ 213
c: Timers/AE Lock ...............................................................................\
............................... ... 213
c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L ........................................................................\
........ 213
c2: Auto Meter-off Delay ........................................................................\
....................... 214
c3: Self-Timer...................................................................................\
.............................. .... 214
c4: Monitor off Delay ........................................................................\
.............................. 215
c5: Remote on Duration ........................................................................\
........................ 215
d: Shooting/Display...........................................................................\
................................. . 215
d1: Beep ............................................................................................\
........................... ....... 215
d2: Viewfinder Grid Display ........................................................................\
................. 216
d3: ISO Display and Adjustment ........................................................................\
........ 216
d4: Viewfinder Warning Display........................................................................\
......... 216
d5: Screen Tips................................................................................\
................................ .. 216
d6: CL Mode Shooting Speed ........................................................................\
............. 217
d7: Max. Continuous Release ........................................................................\
.............. 217
d8: File Number Sequence ........................................................................\
................... 218
d9: Information Display........................................................................\
......................... 219
d10: LCD Illumination ........................................................................\
............................ 219
d11: Exposure Delay Mode ........................................................................\
.................. 219
d12: Flash Warning ........................................................................\
................................. 219
d13: MB-D11 Battery Type ........................................................................\
................... 220
d14: Battery Order .........................................................................\
.................................. 22 1
e: Bracketing/Flash ............................................................................\
................................ .. 222
e1: Flash Sync Speed ........................................................................\
.............................. 222
e2: Flash Shutter Speed........................................................................\
......................... 223
e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash ........................................................................\
.......... 223
e4: Modeling Flash ........................................................................\
.................................. 228
e5: Auto Bracketing Set ........................................................................\
......................... 229
e6: Bracketing  Order........................................................................\
............................... 229
f: Controls..............................................................................................\
...................... ............ 229
f1:  D Switch .....................................................................................\
.................................. 2 29
f2: OK Button (Shooting Mode) ........................................................................\
.......... 229
f3: Assign Fn Button ........................................................................\
............................... 230
f4: Assign Preview Button........................................................................\
..................... 232
f5: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button........................................................................\
................. 232
f6: Customize Command Dials ........................................................................\
........... 233
f7: Release Button to Use Dial ........................................................................\
............. 234
f8: Slot Empty Release Lock ........................................................................\
................. 234
f9: Reverse Indicators ........................................................................\
............................. 234
f10: Assign MB-D11  4 Button ........................................................................\
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BThe Setup Menu:  Camera Setup.......................................................................................... 236
Format Memory Card ..........................................................................\
...........................236
LCD Brightness.......................................................................................\
.......................... .237
Video Mode .............................................................................................\
........................ ...237
Flicker Reduction...................................................................................\
........................... 237
Time Zone and Date ............................................................................\
...........................237
Language .................................................................................................\
...................... .....238
Image Comment ...................................................................................\
...........................238
Auto Image Rotation ...........................................................................\
...........................239
Image Dust Off Ref Photo ........................................................................\
.....................240
Battery Info ..............................................................................................\
..................... ......242
Copyright Information ........................................................................\
...........................243
Save/Load Settings...............................................................................\
...........................244
Virtual Horizon .......................................................................................\
......................... ..245
AF Fine Tune ...........................................................................................\
........................ ...246
Eye-Fi Upload .........................................................................................\
......................... ..247
Firmware Version ..................................................................................\
...........................24 7
NThe Retouch Menu:  Creating Retouched Copies................................................................. 248
Creating Retouched Copies ........................................................................\
......................249
D-Lighting................................................................................................\
..................... ......251
Red-Eye Correction...............................................................................\
...........................251
Trim ............................................................................................................\
............... ............252
Monochrome ..........................................................................................\
........................... 253
Filter Effects.............................................................................................\
.................... .......254
Color Balance..........................................................................................\
........................ ...255
Image Overlay ........................................................................................\
.......................... .256
NEF (RAW) Processing .........................................................................\
...........................258
Resize.........................................................................................................\
................ ...........259
Quick Retouch ........................................................................................\
.......................... .260
Straighten ................................................................................................\
..................... ......261
Distortion Control .................................................................................\
...........................2 61
Fisheye ......................................................................................................\
.................. .........261
Color Outline ..........................................................................................\
........................ ...262
Color Sketch ............................................................................................\
....................... ....262
Perspective Control ..............................................................................\
...........................263
Miniature Effect .....................................................................................\
.......................... .263
Side-by-side Comparison ........................................................................\
......................264
O My Menu / mRecent Settings ...................................................................................... 265
Recent Settings ..........................................................................................\
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Technical Notes 269
Compatible Lenses ...............................................................................................................269
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) ................................................................................. 275
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) ................................................................. 276
Other Accessories .............................................................................................................. ... 280
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter ........................................................ 282
Caring for the Camera ......................................................................................................... 2 83
Storage...................................................................................................\
.................................. 283
Cleaning ................................................................................................\
....................... ........... 283
The Low-Pass Filter............................................................................\
................................ .. 284
“Clean Now” ....................................................................................\
................................ .. 284
“Clean at Startup/Shutdown” ........................................................................\
............. 285
“Manual Cleaning” ........................................................................\
.................................. 286
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ............................................................. 289
Available Settings ............................................................................................................. .... 292
Defaults ....................................................................................................................... ............. 295
Exposure Program (Mode  P)............................................................................................. 298
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ ... 299
Display ...................................................................................................\
.................................. 299
Shooting (All Modes) ........................................................................\
.................................. 3 00
Shooting ( P, S, A, M).........................................................................\
.................................. 302
Playback ................................................................................................\
....................... ........... 303
Miscellaneous......................................................................................\
............................ ...... 304
Error Messages................................................................................................................. ...... 305
Specifications ................................................................................................................. ........ 309
Approved Memory Cards................................................................................................... 319
Memory Card Capacity ....................................................................................................... 320
Battery Life ................................................................................................................... ........... 321
Index .......................................................................................................................... ................ 322 
						

							
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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:
❚❚ WARNINGS
A
Keep the sun out of the frame
Keep the sun well out of the frame when 
shooting backlit subjects.  Sunlight 
focused into the camera when the sun is in 
or close to the frame could cause a fire.
ADo not look at the sun through the viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other strong light 
source through the viewfinder could 
cause permanent visual impairment.
AUsing the viewfinder diopter adjustment control
When operating the viewfinder diopter 
adjustment control with your eye to the 
viewfinder, care should be taken not to 
put your finger in your eye accidentally.
ATurn off immediately in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual 
smell coming from the equipment or AC 
adapter (available separately), unplug the 
AC adapter and remove the battery 
immediately, taking care to avoid burns. 
Continued operation could result in injury. 
After removing the battery, take the 
equipment to a Nikon-authorized service 
center for inspection.
ADo not use in the presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the 
presence of flammable gas, as this could 
result in explosion or fire.
AKeep out of reach of children
Failure to observe this precaution could 
result in injury.
ADo not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal parts 
could result in injury.  In the event of 
malfunction, the product should be 
repaired only by a qualified technician. 
Should the product break open as the 
result of a fall or other accident, remove 
the battery and/or AC adapter and then 
take the product to a Nikon-authorized 
service center for inspection.
ADo not place the strap around the neck of an infant 
or child
Placing the camera strap around the neck 
of an infant or child could result in 
strangulation.
AObserve caution when using the flash
• Using the camera with the flash in close 
contact with the skin or other objects 
could cause burns.
• Using the flash close to the subject’s eyes 
could cause temporary visual 
impairment.  Particular care should be 
observed when photographing infants, 
when the flash should be no less than 
one meter (39 in.) from the subject.
AAvoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should be 
taken to avoid injury due to broken glass 
and to prevent the liquid crystal from the 
monitor touching the skin or entering the 
eyes or mouth.
This icon marks warnings.  To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using this 
Nikon product.
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AObserve proper precautions when handling 
batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if 
improperly handled.  Observe the 
following precautions when handling 
batteries for use in this product:
•Use only batteries approved for use in 
this equipment.
• Do not short or disassemble the battery.
• Be sure the product is off before 
replacing the battery.  If you are using an 
AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Do not attempt to insert the battery 
upside down or backwards.
• Do not expose the battery to flame or to 
excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Replace the terminal cover when 
transporting the battery.  Do not 
transport or store the battery with metal 
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully 
discharged.  To avoid damage to the 
product, be sure to remove the battery 
when no charge remains.
• When the battery is not in use, attach the 
terminal cover and store in a cool, dry 
place.
• The battery may be hot immediately 
after use or when the product has been 
used on battery power for an extended 
period.  Before removing the battery turn 
the camera off and allow the battery to 
cool.
• Discontinue use immediately should you 
notice any changes in the battery, such 
as discoloration or deformation.AObserve proper precautions when handling the 
charger
•Keep dry.  Failure to observe this 
precaution could result in fire or electric 
shock.
• Do not short the charger terminals.
 
Failure to observe this precaution could 
result in overheating and damage to the 
charger.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of the 
plug should be removed with a dry cloth. 
Continued use could result in fire.
• Do not handle the power cable or go 
near the charger during thunderstorms. 
Failure to observe this precaution could 
result in electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, or forcibly tug or 
bend the power cable.  Do not place it 
under heavy objects or expose it to heat 
or flame.  Should the insulation be 
damaged and the wires become 
exposed, take the power cable to a 
Nikon-authorized service representative 
for inspection.  Failure to observe this 
precaution could result in fire or electric 
shock.
• Do not handle the plug or charger with 
wet hands.  Failure to observe this 
precaution could result in electric shock.
• Do not use with travel converters or 
adapters designed to convert from one 
voltage to another or with DC-to-AC 
inverters.
 Failure to observe this 
precaution could damage the product or 
cause overheating or fire.
AUse appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input and 
output jacks, use only the cables provided 
or sold by Nikon for the purpose to 
maintain compliance with product 
regulations.
ACD-ROMs
CD-ROMs containing software or manuals 
should not be played back on audio CD 
equipment.  Playing CD-ROMs on an audio 
CD player could cause hearing loss or 
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Notices
•No part of the manuals included with this 
product may be reproduced, transmitted, 
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or 
translated into any language in any form, by 
any means, without Nikon’s prior written 
permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the 
specifications of the hardware and software 
described in these manuals at any time and 
without prior notice. •
Nikon will not be held liable for any 
damages resulting from the use of this 
product.
• While every effort has been made to ensure 
that the information in these manuals is 
accurate and complete, we would 
appreciate it were you to bring any errors or 
omissions to the attention of the Nikon 
representative in your area (address 
provided separately).
Notices for Customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003. AT T E NT ION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est 
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Notices for Customers in Europe
This symbol indicates that this 
product is to be collected 
separately.
The following apply only to users in 
European countries:
• This product is designated for separate 
collection at an appropriate collection 
point.  Do not dispose of as household 
waste.
• For more information, contact the retailer or 
the local authorities in charge of waste 
management. This symbol on the battery indicates 
that the battery is to be collected 
separately.
The following apply only to users in 
European countries:
•
All batteries, whether marked with this 
symbol or not, are designated for separate 
collection at an appropriate collection 
point.
 Do not dispose of as household 
waste.
• For more information, contact the retailer or 
the local authorities in charge of waste 
management.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED 
BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. 
						

							
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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) Ra dio 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 of the FCC rules.
 
These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate 
radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications.
 However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation.
 If this equipment does 
cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined 
by turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following 
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the 
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a 
circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
television technician for help. CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user be notified that any 
changes or modifications made to this device 
that are not expressly approved by Nikon 
Corporation may void the user’s authority to 
operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided by 
Nikon for your equipment.  Using other 
interface cables may exceed the limits of Class 
B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Notice for Customers in the State of California
WARNING
: Handling the cord on this product 
may expose you to lead, a chemical known to 
the State of California to cause birth defects or 
other reproductive harm.
 Wash hands after 
handling.
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, 
New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note 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.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting  memory 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 software, potentially resulting in 
the malicious use of personal image data.  Ensuri ng the privacy of such data is the user’s 
responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or tran sferring ownership to another person, erase all 
data using commercial deletion software, or form at 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 ( 0123).  Care should be taken to avoid 
injury when physically destroying data storage devices. 
						

							
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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry.
 
Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (includi ng chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash 
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 accesso ries could damage the camera and may 
void your Nikon warranty.
 The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion 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 brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.
AVC Patent Portfolio License
T
HIS 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 AV C  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 AV C  
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
ABefore Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the 
camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensu re that the camera is functioning normally.
 Nikon 
will not be held liable for damages or lost pr ofits 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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