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solution here. i Troubleshooting ➜ pp. 402-408 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here. A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in "For Your Safety" (pg. xviii). Digitutor Digitutor, a series of "watch and learn" manuals in movie - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 3
(pg. 32) (pp. 32, 34) • AN-D700 strap (pg. 21) • EG-D100 video cable (pg. 255) • UC-E4 USB cable • BS-1 accessory shoe (pp. 238, 245) cover (pg. 377) • Warranty • User's Manual (this guide) • Quick Guide • Software Installation Guide • Software Suite CD-ROM • Registration card (U. S. A. only - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 4
Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. PictBridge is a trademark. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. ii - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 5
X Introduction s Tutorial d Image Recording Options N Focus k Release Mode S ISO Sensitivity Z Exposure r White Balance J Image Enhancement l Flash Photography t Other Shooting Options I More About Playback Q Connections U Menu Guide n Technical Notes iii - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 6
Q&A Index Find what you're looking for using this "question and answer" index. New Features Question Key phrase How do I take pictures in FX format? Image area How do I take high-quality NEF (RAW) photos? 14-bit NEF (RAW) Can I use the monitor as a viewfinder? Live view Can I control how - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 7
Can I reverse the electronic analog exposure display? Can I display the menus in a different language? Can I save menu settings for use on a different D700 camera? Key phrase Auto meter off Viewfinder grid display World time LCD brightness Two-button reset Reset shooting menu Reset custom settings - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 8
Question Key phrase What do these indicators mean? Viewfinder, control What information is in the shooting panel, shooting information display? information display What does this warning mean? Error messages and displays How much charge does the battery have left? Battery level How do I - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 9
both foreground and background in focus? Exposure mode g (aperture-priority auto) 119 Can I set both shutter speed and aperture manually? Exposure mode h (manual) 121 Can I make photos brighter or darker? Exposure compensation 128 How do I make a time exposure? Long time-exposures (A) 124 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 10
Viewing Photographs Question Key phrase Can I view my photographs on the camera? Can I view more information about photos? Camera playback Photo info Why do parts of my photos blink? Photo info, highlights How do I get rid of an unwanted photo? Deleting individual photos Can I delete - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 11
Question Can I use the camera to create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs? Can I overlay two photos to make a single image? Key phrase Color balance Image overlay See page 358 359 Viewing or Printing Photographs on Other Devices Question Key phrase Can I view my photos on TV? Television - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 12
to Know the Camera 3 Camera Body 3 The Control Panel 8 The Viewfinder Display 10 The Shooting Information Display 12 The Command Dials 16 Quick Start Guide 22 Tutorial 25 Camera Menus 26 Using Camera Menus 28 Help ...31 First Steps 32 Charge the Battery 32 Insert the Battery 34 Attach - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 13
Image Area 58 Image Quality 64 Image Size 69 Focus 71 Focus Mode 72 AF-Area Mode 74 Focus Point Selection 76 Focus Lock 78 Manual Focus 81 Release Mode 83 Choosing a Release Mode 84 Continuous Mode 86 Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View 89 Self-Timer Mode 102 Mirror - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 14
128 Bracketing 130 White Balance 139 White Balance Options 140 Fine-Tuning White Balance 143 Choosing a Color Temperature 147 Preset Manual 148 Image Enhancement 159 Picture Controls 160 Creating Custom Picture Controls 168 Active D-Lighting 179 Color Space 181 Flash Photography - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 15
242 Printing Photographs 243 Direct USB Connection 244 Viewing Photographs on TV 255 Standard Definition Devices 255 High-Definition Devices 257 Menu Guide 259 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 260 Delete 262 Playback Folder 263 Hide Image 263 Display Mode 264 Image Review 265 After - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 16
Active Folder 272 File Naming 274 Image Quality 274 Image Size 274 Image Area 274 JPEG Compression 275 NEF (RAW) Recording 275 White Balance 275 Set Picture Control 275 Manage Picture Control 275 Color Space 275 Active D-Lighting 276 Vignette Control 276 Long Exp. NR (Long Exposure - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 17
b5: Center-Weighted Area 294 b6: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure 294 c: Timers/AE Lock 296 c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L 296 c2: Auto Meter-off Delay 296 c3: Self-Timer Delay 297 c4: Monitor off Delay 297 d: Shooting/Display 298 d1: Beep 298 d2: Viewfinder Grid Display 298 d3: Screen Tips - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 18
f12: Reverse Indicators 330 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 331 Format Memory Card 332 LCD Brightness 332 Clean Image Sensor 332 Lock Mirror up for Cleaning 332 Video Mode 333 HDMI 333 World Time 334 Language 334 Image Comment 335 Auto Image Rotation 336 Dust off Ref Photo 337 Battery - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 19
385 Caring for the Camera 391 Storage 391 Cleaning 391 The Low-Pass Filter 392 "Clean Now 392 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown 393 Manual Cleaning 395 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 398 Troubleshooting 402 Error Messages 409 Appendix 417 Specifications 428 Index...438 xvii - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 20
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 the battery, take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service center for inspection. When operating the viewfinder diopter control - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 21
A Do 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. A Keep out of reach of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 22
Do not damage, modify, or A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an the power cable to subject's eyes could cause a Nikon-authorized service temporary visual impairment. representative for inspection. Particular care - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 23
in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not D700 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 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 24
Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 25
empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual. Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 26
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 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 27
. 3 Camera Body pg. 3 The Control Panel pg. 8 The Viewfinder Display pg. 10 The Shooting Information Display pg. 12 The Command Dials pg. 16 Quick Start Guide pg. 22 1 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 28
-lens reflex (SLR) X digital camera. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the camera, and keep them where they will be read by all those who use the product. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 29
controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and X refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body 1 9 10 2 11 3 4 12 13 5 6 14 7 15 8 1 Release mode dial 85 8 BS-1 accessory shoe cover ....377 2 Release mode dial 9 Power switch 46 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 30
Camera Body (Continued) X 1 Built-in flash 185 8 Connector cover 240, 255 2 Flash pop-up button 185 9 HDMI mini-pin connector......257 3 M (flash mode) button 185 10 Video connector 255 Y (flash compensation) 11 USB connector 240, 245 button 190 12 DC-IN connector for 4 Flash sync - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 31
8 9 X 1 10 2 3 4 5 11 6 7 12 1 AF-assist illuminator 290 Self-timer lamp 103 Red-eye reduction lamp........ 188 2 Sub-command dial 16 3 Depth-of-field preview button 115, 324 4 Fn button .........131, 135, 193, 320 5 Battery-chamber cover 34 6 Battery-chamber cover latch 34 7 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 32
Camera Body (Continued) X 1 Viewfinder 45 8 L (protect) button 235 2 Viewfinder eyepiece 45 ? (help) button 31 3 Eyepiece shutter lever 45 9 W (thumbnail/playback 4 O (delete) button 56, 236 zoom out) button 232 Q (format) button 43 10 X (playback zoom in) 5 K (playback) button ....... 55, - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 33
X 1 Diopter adjustment control ....45 2 Metering selector 113 3 A (AE/AF lock) button 78, 79, 325 4 B (AF-ON) button ..........73, 96 5 Main command dial 16 6 Multi selector 28 7 Center of multi selector 28 8 Focus selector lock 76 9 Memory card slot cover 41 10 AF-area mode selector 74 11 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 34
remaining 47 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills...........87 Capture mode indicator 239 Preset white balance recording indicator 151 Manual lens number 212 10 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 47 11 Flash mode 185 12 Multiple exposure indicator - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 35
15 28 16 27 X 17 26 25 18 24 23 19 22 20 21 13 Aperture (f-number)..........119, 121 Aperture (number of stops 120, 373 Exposure and flash bracketing increment 132 WB bracketing increment......... 136 Number of shots per interval 206 Maximum aperture (non-CPU lenses 212 14 Aperture - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 36
The Viewfinder Display 1 2 3 X 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 10 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 37
1 Framing grid (displayed when 16 Number of exposures On is selected for Custom remaining 47 Setting d2; not displayed when Number of shots remaining DX format (24 × 16) is selected for Image area; pg. 58).......... 298 before memory buffer fills... 53, 87 White balance recording X 2 AF - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 38
The Shooting Information Display Shooting information, including shutter speed, aperture, the number of exposures X remaining, buffer capacity, and AF-area mode, is displayed in the monitor when the R button is pressed. Press the R button again to change selected settings (pg. 15). To clear - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 39
type display 304 MB-D10 battery indicator......303 12 "K" (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 47 13 Number of exposures remaining 87 Manual lens number 212 14 Auto-area AF indicator 75 Focus points indicator 76 AF-area mode indicator 75 3D-tracking indicator.......75, 286 15 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 40
The Shooting Information Display (Continued) 21 22 23 24 25 2627 X 28 44 29 30 43 31 42 32 41 33 40 34 39 35 38 37 36 21 ISO sensitivity indicator ......... 106 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 108 22 Exposure compensation indicator 128 23 Flash compensation indicator 190 24 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 41
❚❚ The Quick Settings Display To change settings for the items listed below, press the R button in the shooting information display. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to jump to the menu for the highlighted item. 10 9 X R button 1 2 3 8 76 5 4 1 Active D-Lighting 180 2 Color - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 42
The Command Dials The main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings. X M button Flash mode/ Flash compensation QUAL button Image quality/ size WB button White balance ISO button ISO sensitivity Fn button Bracketing Sub-command dial - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 43
❚❚ Image Quality and Size Press the QUAL button and rotate the command dials. Set image quality X (pg. 65) + QUAL button Main command dial Choose an image size (pg. 70) + Control panel QUAL button Sub-command dial Control panel ❚❚ ISO Sensitivity Press the ISO button and rotate the main - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 44
❚❚ Exposure Press the I button and rotate the main command dial to choose the exposure mode. X Choose the exposure mode (pg. 114) + I button Main command dial Use the command dials to adjust exposure. Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (exposure mode P; pg. 117) + Exposure - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 45
Set exposure compensation (pg. 128) + X E button Main command dial Control panel Activate or cancel bracketing/ select number of shots in bracketing sequence (pp. 131, 134) + Fn button Main command dial Control panel Select bracketing exposure increment (pg. 132) + Fn button Sub-command - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 46
❚❚ White Balance Press the WB button and rotate the command dials. X Choose a white balance setting (pg. 141) + WB button Main command dial Control panel Fine-tune white balance (pg. 146), set color temperature (pg. 147), or choose a white WB button balance preset (pg. 157) + Sub- - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 47
Attaching the AN-D700 Camera Strap Attach the camera strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below. X The BM-9 Monitor Cover A clear plastic cover - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 48
Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for a quick start with your camera. X 1 Charge the battery (pg. 32). 2 Insert the battery (pg. 34). 3 Attach a lens (pg. 36). 4 Insert a memory - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 49
6 Check camera settings (pp. 46, 49). Exposure mode Image size Image quality Battery level Number of exposures remaining X White balance Control panel ISO sensitivity Viewfinder display 7 Select single-servo autofocus (pp. 51, 72). Rotate the focus-mode selector to S (single-servo autofocus - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 50
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sTutorial s This section describes how to use the camera menus, how to ready the camera for use, and how to take your first pictures and play them back. Camera Menus pg. 26 Using Camera Menus pg. 28 Help ...pg. 31 First Steps pg. 32 Charge the Battery pg. 32 Insert the Battery pg. 34 Attach a - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 52
Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. s G button Tabs Choose from playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, retouch, and My menus (see following page). Slider shows position in current menu. Q If - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 53
❚❚ Menus The following menus are available: Menu Description D Playback Adjust playback settings and manage photos (pg. 260). C Shooting Adjust shooting settings (pg. 268). s A Custom Settings Personalize camera settings (pg. 280). B Setup Format memory cards and perform basic camera setup - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 54
Using Camera Menus ❚❚ Menu Controls The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the menus. Multi selector s Select Move cursor up highlighted item Select Cancel and return highlighted item to previous menu or display sub- menu Move cursor down J button Select highlighted item - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 55
3 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. s 4 Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. 5 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. 6 Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. 7 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 56
8 Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button. s J button Note the following points: • Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available. • While pressing 2 or the center of the multi selector generally - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 57
Help If a Q icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the L (Q) button. A description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button s is pressed. Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the display. L button 31 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 58
First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is powered by an EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion battery s (supplied). The EN-EL3e is not fully charged at shipment. To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-18a quick charger before use. About two and a quarter hours are required to - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 59
3 Insert the battery. Insert the battery into the charger. The CHARGE lamp will blink while the battery charges. s 4 Remove the battery when charging is complete. Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Remove the battery and unplug the charger. 33 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 60
Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off. Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing s batteries. Power switch 2 Open the battery-chamber cover. Open the battery-chamber cover on the bottom of the camera. 3 Insert the battery. Insert the battery as shown at right. 4 Close the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 61
D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xviii-xx and 398-401 of this manual. To prevent short-circuits, replace the terminal cover when the battery is not in use. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 62
button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place. If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, select A (autofocus) or M/ A (autofocus with manual priority). 36 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 63
for details. A Lens An AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens is used in this manual for illustrative purposes. Focal length Mounting index scale Focal length index Lens cap CPU contacts (pg. 370) Zoom ring Rear cover Focus mode switch (pg. - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 64
Basic Setup The language option in the setup menu is automatically highlighted the first time menus are displayed. Choose a language and set the time and date. Note that if the time and date are not set, B will blink in the monitor and the time and date recorded s with photographs will be incorrect - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 65
4 Select World time. Select World time and press 2. 5 Set time zone. s A time-zone selection dialog will be displayed. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the local time zone (the UTC field shows the difference between the selected time zone and Coordinated Universal Time, or UTC, in hours) and press J. 6 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 66
8 Set date format. Press 1 or 3 to choose the order in which the year, month, and day will be displayed and s press J. 9 Exit to shooting mode. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. A The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 67
Insert a Memory Card The camera stores photographs on Type I CompactFlash memory cards (available separately; pg. 390). Type II CompactFlash cards and microdrives can not be used. The following section describes how to insert and format a memory card. 1 Turn the camera off. Power switch s - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 68
4 Close the card slot cover. Close (q) and latch (w) the card slot cover. s ❚❚ Removing Memory Cards 1 Turn the camera off. Confirm that the access lamp is off and turn the camera off. Access lamp 2 Remove the memory card. Open the memory card slot cover and press the eject button (q) to partially - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 69
Formatting Memory Cards Memory cards must be formatted before first use. Format the card as described below. D Formatting Memory Cards Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a s computer before - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 70
D Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Memory cards that have been formatted in a computer or other device must be reformatted in the camera before they can be used for recording or playback. s • Turn the power off before - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 71
Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. Check that the display in the viewfinder is in focus before shooting. 1 Lift the diopter adjustment control. s Remove the lens cap, turn the camera on, and pull the diopter - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 72
Basic Photography and Playback Turn the Camera On Before taking photographs, turn the camera on and check the s battery level and number of exposures remaining as described below. 1 Turn the camera on. Power switch Turn the camera on. The control panel will turn on and the display in the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 73
3 Check the number of exposures remaining. The exposure-count displays in the control panel and viewfinder show s the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings. When this number reaches zero, A will flash in the exposure-count displays while the shutter-speed displays will - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 74
A LCD Illuminators Holding the power switch in the D Power switch position activates the exposure meters and control panel backlights (LCD illuminators), allowing the display to be read in the dark. After the power s switch is released, the illuminator will remain lit for six seconds (at - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 75
Adjust Camera Settings This tutorial describes how to take photos at default settings. 1 Check camera settings. Exposure mode Image size s Image quality White balance Control panel ISO sensitivity Viewfinder display Default settings are listed below. Option Default Description Page - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 76
2 Choose exposure mode e. Press the I button and rotate the main command dial to select exposure mode e. The camera will automatically s adjust shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. I button Main command dial 3 Choose single frame release mode. Release mode dial - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 77
5 Choose single-servo autofocus. Focus-mode selector Rotate the focus-mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to S (single-servo autofocus). At this setting, the s camera will automatically focus on the subject in the selected focus point when the shutter-release button is pressed - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 78
the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Keep your elbows propped s lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep you upper body stable. Hold the camera as shown at right when framing - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 79
Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter- release button halfway to focus (pg. 54). s At default settings, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus point. Frame a Focus indicator Buffer capacity photo in the viewfinder with the main subject positioned in the center focus point - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 80
2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. Smoothly press the shutter- s release-button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Access lamp While the photograph is being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to the card slot cover will light. D - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 81
. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2. To view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (pg. 220). 1 / 10 N I KON D700 1/ 250 F11 200 35mm AUTO 0, 0 100ND700 DSC_0001. JPG 15/07/2008 10: 02: 27 NORMAL 4256x2832 To end playback and return to shooting - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 82
Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press s the O button. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. 1 Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described in "Viewing Photographs" on the previous page. K - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 83
dImage Recording Options d This section describes how to choose image area, quality, and size. Image Area pg. 58 Image Quality pg. 64 Image Size pg. 69 57 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 84
Image Area The camera's FX format (36.0 × 23.9 mm) image sensor can be used to record pictures with an image area (picture angle) equivalent to a 35 mm (135) format film camera. Image area is selected using the d Image area option in the shooting menu. At the default setting of Auto DX crop, the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 85
❚❚ Choose Image Area Choose the image area used when Off is selected for Auto DX crop (pg. 61). Option Description Images are recorded in FX format using the full area of the image sensor (36.0 × 23.9 mm), c FX format (36x24) producing a picture angle equivalent to a Nikkor lens on a 35 mm - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 86
A DX Lenses DX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller picture angle than lenses for 35 mm format cameras. If Auto DX crop is off and FX format (36 × 24) is selected for Image area when a DX lens is attached, the edges of the image may be eclipsed. This may not be - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 87
Image area can be set using the Image area option in the shooting menu or (if image area is assigned to the Fn button) by pressing the Fn button and rotating the main command dial. ❚❚ The Image Area Menu 1 Select Image area. Highlight Image area in the shooting menu (pg. 268) and d press 2. 2 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 88
❚❚ The Fn Button 1 Assign image area to the Fn button. Select Choose image area for Custom Setting f5, Assign FUNC. button > FUNC. button + dials (pg. 323). d 2 Choose the image area. Press the Fn button and rotate the main command dial until the desired crop is displayed in the viewfinder (pg. 59 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 89
D Auto DX Crop The Fn button can not be used to select image area when a DX lens is attached and Auto DX crop is on. A The Fn, Depth-of-Field Preview, and AE-L/AF-L Buttons Changes to image area settings can be made using the Fn button (the default setting, see Custom Setting f5, Assign FUNC. button - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 90
from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card in Nikon Electronic d NEF (RAW) Format (NEF). Use with images that ) TIFF depth of 8 bits per channel (24-bit color). TIFF is (RGB) supported by a wide variety of imaging applications. JPEG fine Record JPEG images at a compression - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 91
Image quality is set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel. QUAL button Main command dial d Control panel A The Image Quality Menu Image quality can also be adjusted using the Image quality option in the shooting - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 92
A NEF (RAW) Recording The NEF (RAW) recording item in the shooting menu controls compression (pg. 67) and bit depth (pg. 68) for NEF (RAW) images. A JPEG Compression JPEG images can be compressed for relatively uniform file size or optimal image quality. The JPEG compression option in the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 93
❚❚ The JPEG Compression Menu The JPEG compression item in the shooting menu offers the following options for JPEG images: Option Description Size priority O (default) Images are compressed to produce relatively uniform file size. Quality varies with scene recorded. P Optimal quality Optimal - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 94
❚❚ The NEF (RAW) Recording Menu: NEF (RAW) Bit Depth The NEF (RAW) recording > NEF (RAW) bit depth item in the shooting menu offers the following bit-depth options for NEF (RAW) images: Option Description q 12-bit (default) NEF (RAW) images are recorded at a bit-depth of 12 bits. d NEF (RAW) - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 95
Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from Large (the default option), Medium, or Small (note that image size varies depending on the option selected for Image area, pg. 58): Image area Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) * FX format (36 × 24) L M 4,256 × 2,832 54.1 × 36.0/21 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 96
Image size can be set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired option is displayed in the control panel. d QUAL button Sub-command dial Control panel A The Image Size Menu Image size can also be adjusted using the Image size option in the shooting menu (pg. - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 97
NFocus - Controlling How the Camera Focuses This section describes the options that control how your camera focuses. N Focus Mode pg. 72 AF-Area Mode pg. 74 Focus Point Selection pg. 76 Focus Lock pg. 78 Manual Focus pg. 81 71 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 98
, shutter can be released whether or not subject is in focus (release priority). Camera does not focus automatically; focus must be M Manual (pg. 81) adjusted manually using the lens focusing ring. If maximum aperture of lens is f/5.6 or faster, viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 99
Choose single-servo AF for landscapes and other stationary subjects. Continuous-servo AF may be a better choice with erraticallymoving subjects. Manual focus is recommended when the camera is unable to focus using autofocus. A The B Button Autofocus can also be activated by pressing the B button. - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 100
is selected for Custom Setting a3, focus point will be selected automatically using 3D-tracking. • In single-servo AF, user selects focus point manually; camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only. Camera automatically detects subject and selects focus point. If type G or D lens is - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 101
active focus point is displayed in the viewfinder. Remaining focus points provide information to assist focus operation. A Manual Focus Single-point AF is automatically selected when manual focus is used. A See Also For information on the settings available in dynamic-area AF, see Custom Setting - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 102
Selection The camera offers a choice of 51 focus points that together cover a wide area of the frame. The focus point can be selected manually, allowing photographs to be composed the main subject AF-area mode selector positioned almost anywhere in the N frame (single-point and dynamic-area - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 103
A See Also For information on choosing when the focus point is illuminated, see Custom Setting a6 (AF point illumination, pg. 288). For information on setting focus-point selection to "wrap around," see Custom Setting a7 (Focus point wrap-around, pg. 288). For information on choosing the number of - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 104
Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus point in the final composition. It can also be used when the autofocus system is unable to focus (pg. 80). 1 Focus. N Position the subject in the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 105
Continuous-servo AF Press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-L icon appears in the viewfinder, see page 126). Focus and exposure will remain locked while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Shutter-release - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 106
displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, use manual focus (pg. 81) or use focus lock (pg. 78) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. N There is - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 107
the image is not in focus. A A-M Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority If the lens supports A-M selection, set the lens A-M switch to M (manual). If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted manually, regardless of the mode selected with the lens. See the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 108
The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the 51 focus points). After positioning the subject in the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 109
kRelease Mode - Single Frame, Continuous, Live View, Self-Timer, or Mirror Up Release mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in a continuous sequence, with the view through the lens displayed in the monitor, with a timed shutter-release delay, k or with the mirror raised to - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 110
Choosing a Release Mode The camera supports the following release modes: Mode Description S Camera remaining in memory buffer. 2 Average frame rate with an EN-EL3e battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, other settings at - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 111
To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting. Release mode dial lock release Release mode dial k 85 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 112
Continuous Mode To take pictures in CH (continuous high speed) and CL (continuous low speed) modes: 1 Select CH or CL mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to CH or CL. k Release mode dial 2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. While the shutter-release - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 113
5 fps 2 MB-D10 battery pack with EN-EL4a battery or AA-size batteries; AC adapter 8 fps 3 1 Average frame rate with continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, other settings at default values, and memory remaining in memory buffer. If MB - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 114
A The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession; note, however, that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full. While - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 115
Framing Pictures in the Monitor (Live View) Select live view (a) mode to frame pictures in the monitor. Rotate the release mode dial to a. Choose live view options in shooting menu (pg. 90). g Hand-held (pg. 93) h Tripod (pg. 96) k Raise mirror and display view through lens in monitor. Exit - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 116
Live View Options Before taking pictures using live view, rotate the mode dial to a (live view) and choose a live view mode and the release mode that will be used while the camera is in live view mode. The following live view modes are available: Option Description Choose when taking hand-held - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 117
Release mode can be chosen from the following options: Option Description s Single frame Camera takes one photograph each time shutter- (default) release button is pressed. t Continuous low-speed u Continuous high-speed While shutter-release button is held down, camera records photographs - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 118
4 Select Release mode. Highlight Release mode and press 2. 5 Select a release mode. Highlight the release mode that will be during live view and press J. k 6 Exit to shooting mode. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit the menus and return to shooting mode. 92 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 119
Hand-Held Mode 1 Select live view mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to a. Release mode dial 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down. k The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will Exit be displayed in the camera monitor - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 120
pressed, temporarily interrupting live view. Live view is restored when the button is released. The focus point can be selected using the multi selector. Manual focus (focus mode M; pg. 81): Focus using the lens focusing ring. The focus point for electronic range finding can be selected using the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 121
5 Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to reset focus and exposure and take the picture. If continuous high speed or continuous low speed is selected for Release mode, the monitor will turn off while the shutter-release button is pressed. The frame advance rate - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 122
Tripod Mode 1 Ready the camera. Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. 2 Select live view mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to a. k Release mode dial 3 Frame a picture in the viewfinder. B button Frame a picture in - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 123
using contrast-detect autofocus, the focus point will be displayed in green; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point will blink red. Manual focus (focus mode M; pg. 81): Use zoom for precise focus. 97 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 124
6 Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. If continuous high speed or continuous low speed is selected for Release mode, the monitor will turn off while the shutter-release button is pressed. The frame advance rate for continuous mode is the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 125
the monitor in live view mode, press the R button. Shooting information on Shooting information off k Exit Exit Virtual horizon (not displayed during zoom) Exit Framing guides (not displayed during zoom) AF area brackets are displayed only in hand held mode. Exit Hand held Exit Tripod 99 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 126
D Shooting in Live View Mode Although they will not appear in the final picture, banding or distortion may be visible in the monitor under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame. Bright light sources may - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 127
A Monitor Brightness Monitor brightness can be adjusted by pressing the K button while the view through the monitor is displayed. Press 1 or 3 to adjust brightness (note that monitor brightness has no effect on pictures taken in live view mode). To return to live Exit view, release the K button - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 128
Self-Timer Mode The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for selfportraits. To use the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or place the camera on a stable, level surface and follow the steps below: 1 Select self-timer mode. Press the release mode dial lock release - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 129
3 Start the timer. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer. The self-timer lamp (AF-assist illuminator) will start to blink and a beep will begin to sound. Two seconds before the photograph is taken, the self-timer lamp will stop blinking and the beeping will become - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 130
Mirror up Mode Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. Use of a tripod is recommended. 1 Select mirror up mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to MUP. k Release mode dial 2 Raise the mirror. Frame - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 131
ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. This chapter describes how to set ISO sensitivity manually and automatically. Choosing ISO Sensitivity Manually pg. 106 S Auto ISO Sensitivity Control pg. 108 105 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 132
Choosing ISO Sensitivity Manually ISO sensitivity can be set to values between ISO 200 and ISO 6400 in steps equivalent to 1/3 EV. Settings of from about 0.3-1 EV below ISO - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 133
A ISO Sensitivity Settings The settings available depend on the option selected for Custom Setting b1 (ISO sensitivity step value, pg. 292). Custom Setting b1 (ISO sensitivity step value) ISO sensitivity settings available 1/3 step (default) Lo 1, Lo 0.7, Lo 0.3, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 134
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control If Off (the default setting) is chosen for the ISO sensitivity auto control option in the shooting menu, ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user (see page 106). If On is chosen, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 135
A Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Noise is more likely at higher sensitivities. Use the High ISO NR option in the shooting menu to reduce noise (see page 278). Foreground subjects may be underexposed in photos taken with the flash at slow shutter speeds, in daylight, or against a bright background. - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 136
S 110 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 137
, exposure compensation, and bracketing. Metering pg. 112 Exposure Mode pg. 114 e: Programmed Auto pg. 116 Z f: Shutter-Priority Auto pg. 118 g: Aperture-Priority Auto pg. 119 h: Manual pg. 121 Autoexposure (AE) Lock pg. 126 Exposure Compensation pg. 128 Bracketing pg. 130 111 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 138
Metering Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available: Method Description a 3D color matrix II Recommended in most situations. Camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to distribution of brightness, color, distance, and - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 139
To choose a metering method, rotate the metering selector until the desired mode is displayed. Metering selector Z A 3D Color Matrix II Metering In matrix metering, exposure is set using a 1005-segment RGB sensor. Use a type G or D lens for results that include range information (3D color matrix - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 140
G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring. Non-CPU lenses (pg. 372) can only be used in exposure mode g (aperturepriority auto) and h (manual). In other modes, exposure mode g is automatically selected when a non-CPU lens is attached. The exposure mode indicator (e or f ) in the control panel - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 141
Flash This setting controls whether the built-in flash and the SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-R200, and other optional flash units that support the Creative Lighting System (CLS; see page 377) will emit a modeling flash when the depth-of-field preview button is pressed. See page 315 for - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 142
e: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 143
A Flexible Program In exposure mode e, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial while the exposure meters are active ("flexible program"). Rotate the command dial to the right for large apertures (small f-numbers) that blur background - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 144
f: Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. To take photographs in shutter-priority auto: 1 Select exposure mode f. I button Press the I button and rotate the main - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 145
g: Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. To take photographs in aperture-priority auto: 1 Select exposure mode g. I button Press the I button and rotate the main - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 146
3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Z A Non-CPU Lenses (pg. 372) If the maximum aperture of the lens has been specified using the Non-CPU lens data item in setup menu (pg. 211) when a non-CPU lens is attached, the current f-number will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel, rounded to - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 147
h: Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in manual exposure mode: 1 Select exposure mode h. I button Press the I button and rotate the main command dial until h is displayed in the viewfinder and control panel. Main command dial Z 121 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 148
2 Choose aperture and shutter speed. Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to set aperture. Shutter speed can be set "p" or to values between 30 s and 1/8,000 s, or the shutter can be held open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (A, pg. 124). Aperture - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 149
A Electronic Analog Exposure Displays The electronic analog exposure displays in the control panel and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under- or overexposed at current settings. Depending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl., pg. 292), the amount - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 150
Long Time-Exposures At a shutter speed of A, the shutter will remain open while the shutter-release button is held down. Use for long time-exposure photographs of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. A tripod and optional remote cord are recommended to prevent blur. 1 Ready the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 151
-release button. Remove your finger from the shutter-release button to record the photograph. Z Length of exposure: 35 s Aperture: f/25 A Long Time-Exposures Nikon recommends using a fully-charged EN-EL3e battery or an optional EH-5a or EH-5 AC adapter to prevent loss of power while the shutter is - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 152
shutter-release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus point, press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock exposure (and focus, except in manual focus mode). Confirm that the in-focus indicator (I) appears in the viewfinder. AE-L/AF-L button While exposure lock is in effect, an AE - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 153
3 Recompose the photograph. Keeping the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. A Metered Area Z In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 4-mm (0.16 in.) circle centered on the selected focus point. In center-weighted metering, exposure will be - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 154
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (see page 112). In exposure mode h, only the exposure information shown in the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 155
Exposure compensation can be set to values between -5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, choose positive values to make the subject brighter, negative values to make it darker. -1 EV No exposure compensation +1 EV At values other than ±0, the 0 at - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 156
Bracketing The camera offers three types of bracketing: exposure bracketing, flash bracketing, and white balance bracketing. In exposure bracketing (pg. 131), the camera varies exposure compensation with each shot, while in the case of flash bracketing (pg. 131), flash level is varied with each shot - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 157
❚❚ Exposure and Flash Bracketing 1 Select flash or exposure bracketing. Choose the type of bracketing to be performed using Custom Setting e5 (Auto bracketing set, pg. 315). Choose AE & flash to vary both exposure and flash level (the default setting), AE only to vary only exposure, or Flash only - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 158
3 Select an exposure increment. Pressing the Fn button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment. Exposure increment Fn button Sub-command dial Control panel At default settings, the size of the increment can be chosen from 1/3, 2/3, and 1 EV. The bracketing programs with an - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 159
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. Modifications to exposure are added to those made with exposure compensation (see page 128), making it possible to achieve exposure compensation values - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 160
exceeded. Custom Setting e6 (Auto bracketing (mode M), pg. 316) can be used to change how the camera performs exposure and flash bracketing in manual exposure mode. Bracketing can be performed by varying flash level together with shutter speed and/or aperture, or by varying flash level alone. 134 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 161
❚❚ White Balance Bracketing 1 Select white balance bracketing. Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto bracketing set (pg. 315). 2 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the Fn button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 162
3 Select a white balance increment. Pressing the Fn button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is roughly equivalent to 5 mired. White balance increment Fn button Sub-command Control panel dial Choose from increments of 1 (5 mired), 2 (10 mired), or - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 163
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each copy will have a different white balance. Modifications to white balance are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance fine-tuning. - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 164
❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the Fn button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and W is no longer displayed in the control panel. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 165
"white balance." This chapter covers white balance settings. r White Balance Options pg. 140 Fine-Tuning White Balance pg. 143 Choosing a Color Temperature pg. 147 Preset Manual pg. 148 139 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 166
White Balance Options For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. The following options are available: Color temp. Option (K) Description White balance is adjusted automatically using color temperature measured by image v Auto ( - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 167
K Choose color temp. 2,500- Choose color temperature from list 10,000 of values (pg. 147). Use subject, light source, or existing L Preset manual - photograph as reference for white balance (pg. 148). * All values are approximate. Fine-tuning set to 0. Auto white balance is recommended with - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 168
A Studio Flash Lighting Auto white balance may not produce the desired results with large studio flash units. Choose a color temperature, use preset white balance, or set white balance to Flash and use fine tuning to adjust white balance. A Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 169
shooting menu (pg. 268), then highlight a white balance option and press 2. If an option other than Fluorescent, Choose color temp., or Preset manual is selected, proceed to Step 2. If Fluorescent is selected, highlight a lighting type and r press 2. If Choose color temp. is selected, highlight - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 170
2 Fine tune white balance. Use the multi selector to fine- tune white balance. White balance can be fine tuned on the amber (A)-blue (B) axis and the green (G)-magenta (M) axis. The horizontal (amber- Coordinates Adjustment blue) axis corresponds to color temperature, with each increment - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 171
A White Balance Fine Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a "warm" setting such as J (incandescent) is selected for white balance will make photographs slightly "colder" but will not actually make them blue. A "Mired" - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 172
❚❚ The WB Button At settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the WB button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)-blue (B) axis (pg. 144; to fine-tune white balance when K or L - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 173
Choosing a Color Temperature When K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance, color temperature can be selected by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-command dial. The color temperature is displayed in the control panel: WB button Sub-command dial Control panel r D Choose - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 174
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 175
The camera can store up to five values for preset white balance in presets d-0 through d-4. A descriptive comment can be added to any white balance preset (pg. 158). d-0 Stores last value measured for white balance (pg. 150). This preset is overwritten when a new value is measured. d-1-d-4 Store - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 176
white balance; in exposure mode h, adjust exposure so that the electronic analog exposure displays shows ±0 (pg. 123). 2 Set white balance to L (Preset manual). Press the WB button and rotate the main command dial until L is displayed in the control panel. r WB button Main command dial Control - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 177
3 Select direct measurement mode. Release the WB button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the control panel and viewfinder start to flash. A flashing D will also appear in the control panel and viewfinder. At default settings, the displays will flash for about six seconds. - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 178
If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. A flashing b a will appear in the control panel and viewfinder (at default settings, the displays will flash for about six seconds). Press the shutterrelease button halfway to return to Step 4 and measure white - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 179
Follow the steps below to copy a measured value for white balance from d-0 to any of the other presets (d-1-d-4). 1 Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu (pg. 140) and press 2. 2 Select a destination. Highlight the destination preset (d-1 to d-4) and press the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 180
the memory card to a selected preset (d-1-d-4 only). Existing white balance values can not be copied to preset d-0. 1 Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu (pg. 140) and press 2. 2 Select a destination. Highlight the destination preset (d-1 to d-4) and press the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 181
4 Highlight a source image. Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press the X button. 5 Copy white balance. Press the center of the multi selector to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset. If the highlighted photograph has - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 182
❚❚ Selecting a White Balance Preset To set white balance to a preset value: 1 Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu (pg. 140) and press 2. 2 Select a preset. Highlight the desired preset and press the center of the multi selector. To select - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 183
A Selecting a White Balance Preset: the WB Button At a setting of L (Preset manual), presets can also be selected by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-command dial. The current preset is displayed in the control panel - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 184
Follow the steps below to enter a descriptive comment of up to thirty-six characters for a selected white balance preset. 1 Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu (pg. 140) and press 2. 2 Select a preset. Highlight the desired preset and press the center of the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 185
JImage Enhancement This chapter describes how to optimize sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation and hue using Picture Controls, how to preserve detail in highlights and shadows using active D-Lighting, and how to choose a color space. Picture Controls pg. 160 Creating Custom Picture Controls - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 186
Picture Controls Nikon's unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings among compatible devices and software. the camera. Any given set of Picture Controls will produce nearly the same results on all cameras that support the Nikon Picture Control system. J 160 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 187
Controls supplied with the camera, optional Picture Controls are available for download from Nikon websites. Custom Picture Controls are created through modifications to existing Nikon Picture Controls. Both Nikon and custom Picture Controls can be shared among compatible devices and software. 161 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 188
Picture Controls The camera offers four preset Nikon Picture Controls. Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene. Option Description Q Standard Standard processing for balanced results. Recommended for most situations. R - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 189
A The Picture Control Grid Pressing the W button in Step 2 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Picture Control in relation to the other Picture Controls (only contrast is displayed when Monochrome is selected). To select a different Picture Control, - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 190
Modifying Existing Picture Controls Existing Nikon or custom Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the user's creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. 1 Select a Picture Control. Highlight the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 191
more green, and greens more yellow, positive values (up to +3) to make reds more orange, greens more blue, and blues more purple. Manual adjustments Filter effects Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. Choose from Off (the default setting), yellow, orange, red, and - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 192
D Active D-Lighting Contrast and Brightness can not be adjusted when Active D-Lighting (pg. 179) is on. Any manual adjustments currently in effect will be lost when Active D-Lighting is turned on. D "A" (Auto) Results for auto contrast and saturation vary with exposure and the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 193
A Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available: Option Description Y Yellow Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the brightness O Orange of the sky in landscape - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 194
Creating Custom Picture Controls The Nikon Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. 1 Select Manage Picture Control. In the shooting menu (pg. 268), - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 195
3 Select a Picture Control. Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2, or press J to proceed to step 5 to save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification. 4 Edit the selected Picture Control. See page 165 for more information. To abandon any changes and start over - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 196
6 Name the Picture Control. Keyboard The text-entry dialog shown at right will be displayed. By area Name area default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control. This name can be edited to create a new - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 197
Custom Picture Controls based on Monochrome have Filter effects and Toning options in place of Saturation and Hue controls. A The Original Picture Control Icon The Nikon Picture Control on which the custom Picture Control is based is indicated by an icon in the top right corner of the edit display - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 198
Sharing Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX or optional software such as Capture NX 2 can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera, or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 199
4 Select a destination. Choose a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2. 5 Name the Picture Control. Name the Picture Control as described on page 170. The new Picture Control will appear in the Picture Control list and can be renamed at any time using the Rename - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 200
be stored on the memory card at any one time. The memory card can only be used to store user-created custom Picture Controls. The Nikon Picture Controls supplied with the camera can not be copied to the memory card. 174 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 201
Managing Custom Picture Controls Follow the steps below to rename or delete custom Picture Controls. ❚❚ Renaming Custom Picture Controls 1 Select Rename. In the Manage Picture Control menu, highlight Rename and press 2. 2 Select a Picture Control. Highlight a custom Picture Control (C-1 through - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 202
a custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2. 3 Select Yes. Highlight Yes and press J to delete the selected Picture Control. J A Nikon Picture Controls The Nikon Picture Controls supplied with the camera (Standard, Neutral, Vivid, and Monochrome) can not be renamed or deleted. 176 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 203
❚❚ Deleting Custom Picture Controls from the Memory Card 1 Select Load/save. In the Manage Picture Control menu, highlight Load/ save and press 2. 2 Select Delete from card. Highlight Delete from card and press 2. J 177 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 204
3 Select a Picture Control. Highlight a custom Picture Control (slot1 through 99) and either; • press 2 to view current Picture Control settings, or • press J to display confirmation dialog shown at right. 4 Select Yes. J Highlight Yes and press J to delete the selected Picture Control. 178 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 205
Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 206
To use active D-Lighting: 1 Select Active D-Lighting. In the shooting menu (pg. 268), highlight Active D-lighting and press 2. 2 Choose an option. Highlight Auto, Off, Low, Normal, or High and press J. Choose Auto to let the camera adjust D-Lighting automatically according to shooting conditions. J - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 207
Color Space The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose a color space according to how photographs will be processed on leaving the camera. Option Description W sRGB (default) Choose for photographs that will be printed or used "as is," with no - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 208
or other commercial print services. Adobe RGB photographs can support Exif 2.21 and DCF 2.0, select the appropriate color space manually Nikon Software ViewNX (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs created with the D700 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 209
lFlash Photography - Using the Built-in Flash This chapter describes how to use the built-in flash. The Built-in Flash pg. 184 Using the Built-in Flash pg. 185 Flash Modes pg. 188 Flash Compensation pg. 190 FV Lock pg. 192 l 183 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 210
The Built-in Flash The built-in flash has a Guide Number (GN) 17/56 (m/ft, ISO 200, 20 °C/68 °F) and can cover the field of view of a 24mm lens, or a 16mm lens in DX format. It supports i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, which uses monitor pre-flashes to adjust flash output for - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 211
a metering method (pg. 112). Metering selector Select matrix or center-weighted metering to activate i-TTL balanced fillflash for digital SLR. Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is activated automatically when spot metering is selected. 2 Press the flash pop-up button. The built-in flash will - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 212
1/320 s (Auto FP) is selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, pp. 305-306). Optional SB-900, SB-800 and SB-600 flash units support speeds of up to 1/8,000 s at settings of 1/320 s (Auto FP) or 1/250 s (Auto FP). 3 Flash range varies with aperture and ISO sensitivity. Consult table - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 213
Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. D The Built-in Flash Use with lenses with focal lengths of 24-300 mm in FX format (pg. 374). Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 60 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 214
Flash Modes The camera supports the following flash modes: Flash mode Description This mode is recommended for most situations. In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto modes, Front-curtain sync - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 215
(Built-in) and for optional flash units attached to the camera accessory shoe (Optional) as follows: i-TTL Auto aperture (AA) 1 Manual Built-in Optional Built-in Optional Built-in Optional TTL 2 - l Auto FP (pg. 306) - - - Repeating flash 2 - - - - Commander mode 2 - 1 Available - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 216
Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by from -3EV to +1EV in increments of 1/3EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 217
A Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is also available with optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, and SB-R200 flash units. A See Also For information on choosing the size of the increments available when setting flash compensation, see Custom Setting b3 (Exp comp/fine tune, pg. 292). l 191 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 218
FV Lock This feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash output is appropriate to the subject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame. Flash output is adjusted automatically for any - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 219
4 Lock flash level. After confirming that the flash ready indicator (M) is displayed in the viewfinder, press the Fn button. The flash will emit a monitor preflash to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will be locked at this level and FV lock icon (e) will appear in the viewfinder. - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 220
(available separately). Set the optional flash to TTL mode (the SB-900 and SB-800 can also be used in AA mode; see the flash manual for details). While FV lock is in effect, flash output will automatically be adjusted for changes in flash zoom head position. When Commander mode is - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 221
tOther Shooting Options This chapter covers restoring default settings, making multiple exposures, interval timer photography, and using GPS units and non-CPU lenses. Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings........ pg. 196 Multiple Exposure pg. 198 Interval Timer Photography pg. 203 Non-CPU - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 222
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the QUAL and E buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The control panel turns off briefly while settings are reset. QUAL - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 223
The following shooting-menu options will also be reset. Only settings in the bank currently selected using the Shooting menu bank option will be reset (pg. 269). Settings in the remaining banks are unaffected. Option Image quality Image size Default JPEG Normal Large Option White balance ISO - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 224
Multiple Exposure Follow the steps below to record a series of two to ten exposures in a single photograph. Multiple exposures can be recorded at any image quality setting, and produce results with colors noticeably better than photographs combined in an imaging application because they make use of - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 225
3 Select the number of shots. Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press J. 4 Select Auto gain. Highlight Auto gain and press 2. 5 Set gain. Highlight one of the following options and press J. Option Description On (default) Gain - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 226
6 Select Done. Highlight Done and press J. A n icon will be displayed in the control panel. To exit without taking a multiple exposure, select Multiple exposure > Reset in the shooting menu. 7 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. In continuous high-speed and continuous low- speed release modes ( - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 227
D Multiple Exposure Do not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure. Live view (pg. 89) can not be used to record multiple exposures. The information listed in the playback photo information display (including date of recording and camera orientation) is for the first - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 228
❚❚ Interrupting Multiple Exposures Selecting Multiple exposure in the shooting menu while a multiple exposure is being recorded displays the options shown at right. To interrupt a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, highlight Cancel and press J. If shooting - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 229
Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. 1 Select Interval timer shooting. Highlight Interval timer shooting in the shooting menu (pg. 268) and press 2. 2 Select a starting trigger. Highlight one of the following Choose start time - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 230
3 Choose a start time. Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours or minutes; press 1 or 3 to change. The starting time is not displayed if Now is selected for Choose start time. 4 Choose an interval. Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours, minutes, or seconds; press 1 or 3 to change. Note that the camera will not be - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 231
t each series of shots is taken. If shooting can not proceed at current settings (for example, if a shutter speed of A is currently selected in manual exposure mode or the start time is in less than a minute), a warning will be displayed in the monitor. A Close the Viewfinder Eyepiece Shutter Close - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 232
D Out of Memory If the memory card is full, the interval timer will remain active but no pictures will be taken. Resume shooting (pg. 207) after deleting some pictures or turning the camera off and inserting another memory card. A Bracketing Adjust bracketing settings before starting interval timer - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 233
❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer Photography Interval time photography can be paused by: • Pressing the J button between intervals • Highlighting Start > Pause in the interval timer menu and pressing J • Turning the camera off and then on again (if desired, the memory card can be replaced while the camera - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 234
❚❚ Interrupting Interval Timer Photography Interval timer shooting will end automatically if the battery is exhausted. Interval timer photography can also be ended by: • Selecting Start > Off in the interval timer menu • Performing a two button reset (pg. 196) • Selecting Reset shooting menu in the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 235
A Shooting Menu Banks Changes to interval timer settings apply to all shooting menu banks (pg. 269). If shooting menu settings are reset using the Reset shooting menu item in the shooting menu (pg. 271), interval timer settings will be reset as follows: • Choose start time: Now • Interval: 00:01':00 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 236
with some lenses, including Reflex-Nikkor lenses) • Improves the precision of center-weighted and spot metering t and i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR A Focal Length Not Listed If the correct focal length is not listed, choose the closest value greater than the actual focal length of the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 237
❚❚ The Non-CPU Lens Data Menu 1 Select Non-CPU lens data. Highlight Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu (pg. 331) and press 2. 2 Select a lens number. Highlight Lens number and press 4 or 2 to choose a lens number between 1 and 9. 3 Select a focal length. Highlight Focal length (mm) and press 4 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 238
5 Select Done. Highlight Done and press J. The specified focal length and aperture will be stored under the chosen lens number. This combination of focal length and aperture can be recalled at any time by selecting the lens number using camera controls as described below. ❚❚ Choosing a Lens Number - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 239
. These devices connect to the MC-35 using a cable with a D-sub 9-pin connector provided by the manufacturer of the GPS device. See the MC-35 instruction manual for details. Before turning the camera on, set the GPS device to NMEA mode (4800 baud). t MC-35 213 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 240
When the camera establishes communication with a GPS device, a k icon will be displayed in the control panel. Photo information for pictures taken while the k icon is displayed will include an additional page (pg. 229) recording the current latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time ( - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 241
❚❚ Setup Menu Options The GPS item in the setup menu contains the options listed below. • Auto meter off: Choose whether or not the exposure meters will turn off automatically when a GPS unit is attached. Option Description Exposure meters will turn off automatically if no operations are - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 242
t 216 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 243
IMore About Playback - Playback Options This chapter describes how to play back photographs and details the operations that can be performed during playback. Full-Frame Playback pg. 218 Photo Information pg. 220 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ...... pg. 232 Taking a Closer Look: - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 244
Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. O button K button G button L button W button X button J button Multi selector Sub-command dial Main command dial I A Rotate Tall To display "tall" (portrait-orientation) - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 245
To View additional photographs View photo information View thumbnails Zoom in on photograph Delete images Change protect status Return to shooting mode Display menus Use W X O L / K G Description Press 2 to view photographs in order recorded, 4 to view photographs in reverse order. Press 1 or 3 to - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 246
was used when the photo was taken. 1/ 10 100ND700 DSC_0001. JPG NORMAL 15/07/2008 10: 02 : 27 4256x2832 File Information 1 / 10 N I KON D700 1/ 250 F11 200 35mm AUTO 0, 0 100ND700 DSC_0001. JPG NORMAL 15/07/2008 10: 02: 27 4256x2832 Overview Data LATITUDE LONGITUDE ALTITUDE TIME(UTC - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 247
❚❚ File Information 1 2 34 5 1/ 10 6 13 100ND700 DSC_0001. JPG NORMAL 7 15/07/2008 10: 02 : 27 4256x2832 12 11 10 9 8 1 Protect status 235 7 Image quality 64 2 Retouch indicator 349 8 Image size 69 3 Focus point 1 264 9 Image area 2 58 4 AF area brackets 45, 94 10 Image - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 248
❚❚ Highlights 1 12 3 4 100-1 6 Highlights 5 1 Protect status 235 2 Retouch indicator 349 3 Image highlights 2 264 Select R, G, B 4 Folder number- frame number 3 272 5 Current channel 2 6 Highlight display indicator....264 1 Displayed only if Highlights is selected for Display mode (pg. - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 249
❚❚ RGB Histogram 1 1 2 7 3 4 8 Highlights 100--1 5 9 6 1 Protect status 235 2 Retouch indicator 349 3 Image highlights 2 4 Folder number- frame number 3 272 Select R, G, B 5 Histogram (RGB channel) 4. In all histograms, horizontal axis gives pixel brightness, vertical axis number of - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 250
provide a rough idea of overall exposure when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see photographs in the monitor. I A Histograms Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications. 224 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 251
7 LENS : 24-120 / 3. 5-5.6 8 AF / VR : S / VR-On 9 FLASH MODE, : Built - i n, TTL, +1. 3 10 CMD : M: TTL, +3. 0 A: TTL, +3. 0 B: OFF C: OFF N I KON D700 11 100--1 12 1 Protect status 235 8 Focus mode 72 2 Retouch indicator 349 3 Metering method 112 Lens VR (vibration reduction - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 252
0 9 BRI GHTNESS : 0 10 SATURATION : 0 11 HUE : 0 N I KON D700 12 100--1 13 1 Protect status 235 7 Sharpening 165 2 Retouch indicator 349 8 Contrast 4 165 White balance fine-tuning.... 143 Filter effects 5 165 Preset manual 148 11 Hue 4 165 4 Color space 181 Toning 5 165 5 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 253
CTRL : NORMAL 6 RETOUCH : D-L I GHT I NG WARM TONE CYANOTYPE TRI M 7 COMMENT : SPRI NG HAS COME. SP RI NG HAS COME. 3636 N I KON D700 8 1 Protect status 235 2 Retouch indicator 349 3 High ISO noise reduction ...... 278 Long exposure noise reduction 277 4 Active D-Lighting 179 100 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 254
❚❚ Shooting Data Page 4 1 1 2 3 ARTIST : KOUGAKU TARO 4 COPYRI GHT : NI KON N I KON D700 5 1 Protect status 235 2 Retouch indicator 349 3 Name of photographer.......... 343 4 Copyright holder 343 100--1 6 5 Camera name 6 Folder number- frame number 2 272 1 Displayed only if Data - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 255
4 LONGITUDE : E : 139º 43. 696' 5 ALTITUDE : 35m 6 TIME(UTC) : 15/07/2008 : 10:02:27 7 HEADING : 105. 07º N I KON D700 8 1 Protect status 235 2 Retouch indicator 349 3 Latitude 4 Longitude 5 Altitude 100--1 9 6 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) 7 Heading 2 8 Camera name 9 Folder number - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 256
❚❚ Overview Data 1 2 3 1 / 10 N I KON D700 4 16 5 15 14 6 13 1/ 250 , F11 200 35mm 7 12 -1. 3 +1. 3 8 11 10000 A6, M1 L 9 100ND700 DSC_0001. JPG NORMAL 15/07/2008 10: 02: 27 4256x2832 10 1 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 257
1 / 10 N I KON D700 17 28 1/ 250, F11 200 35mm 18 -1. 3 +1. 3 27 10000 A6, M1 size 69 Color temperature 147 22 Image area 2 58 White balance fine-tuning ....143 23 Image authentication Preset manual 148 indicator 342 28 Color space 181 2 c is displayed if FX format (36 × 24) was - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 258
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback To display images in "contact sheets" of four or nine images, press the W button. W W X X Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback I 232 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 259
The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Use Description Press W button to "zoom out" Display more images W from one to four images per page. Press again to display nine images per page. Press X button to "zoom in" from Display fewer images X nine to - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 260
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: To Zoom in or out View other areas of image I View other - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 261
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the L button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 262
Deleting Individual Photographs To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or the photograph highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O button. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. 1 Select an image. Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list. 2 Press the O - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 263
QConnections - Connecting to External Devices This chapter describes how to copy photographs to a computer, how to print pictures, and how to view them on a television set. Connecting to a Computer pg. 238 Direct USB Connection pg. 240 Wireless and Ethernet Networks pg. 242 Printing Photographs - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 264
camera, install Nikon Transfer and ViewNX from the supplied Software Suite CD (see the Install Guide for more information). Nikon Transfer starts ❚❚ Supported Operating Systems The camera can be connected to computers running the following operating systems: • Windows: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 265
D Connecting Cables Be sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting interface cables. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. A Camera Control Pro 2 Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately; pg. 388) can be used to control the camera from a computer. When - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 266
Direct USB Connection Connect the camera using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable. 1 Turn the camera off. Power switch 2 Turn the computer on. Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. 3 Connect the USB cable. Connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 267
will start automatically; click the Start Transfer button to transfer photographs (for more information on using Nikon Transfer, Start Transfer button select Nikon Transfer help from the Nikon Transfer Help menu). 6 Turn the camera off. Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 268
printer connected to network computer. For more information, see the WT-4 user's manual. Be sure to update to the latest versions of the WT-4 firmware and and WT-4A/B/C/D/E is in the number of channels supported; unless otherwise stated, all references to the WT-4 also apply to the WT-4A - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 269
memory card in a printer equipped with a card slot (see the printer manual for details). If the printer supports DPOF (pg. 435), photographs can be selected for printing using Print set from a computer. Some digital print services may also support TIFF; check with the service before ordering. 243 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 270
Direct USB Connection If the camera is connected to a PictBridge printer via the supplied USB cable, selected JPEG pictures can be printed directly from the camera. Take photographs Select photographs for printing using Print set (DPOF) (pg. 253) Connect camera to printer (pg. 245) Print - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 271
❚❚ Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Connect the USB cable. Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. 3 Turn the camera on. A welcome screen will be - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 272
❚❚ Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 Select a picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures, or press the X button to zoom in on the current frame (pg. 234). To view six pictures at a time, press the W button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press X to display the highlighted - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 273
3 Adjust printing options. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select. Option Description Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press 1 or 3 to choose page size (to print at Page size default page size for current printer, select Printer default), then press J to select and - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 274
Option Description Menu shown at right will be displayed. To exit without cropping picture, highlight No cropping and press J. To crop picture, highlight Crop and press 2. Cropping If Crop is selected, dialog shown at right will be displayed. Press X to increase size of crop, W to decrease. - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 275
Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 245). G button 2 Choose Print select or Print (DPOF). Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Print select: Select pictures for printing. • Print (DPOF): - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 276
3 Select pictures. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture full screen, press X button. To select the L button current picture for printing, press the L button and press 1. The picture will be marked with a Z icon and the number of - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 277
copies have been printed, press J. Q A Page Size, Border, Time Stamp, and Cropping Choose printer default to print at current printer settings. Only options supported by the current printer can be selected. Note that print quality may drop if small crops are printed at large sizes. A See Also See - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 278
❚❚ Creating Index Prints To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card, select Index print in Step 2 of "Printing Multiple Pictures" (pg. 249). Note that if the memory card contains more than 256 pictures, only the first 256 images will be printed. 1 Select Index print. Highlight - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 279
Set The Print set (DPOF) option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. Selecting Print set (DPOF) from the playback menu displays the menu shown in Step 1. 1 Choose Select/set. Highlight Select/set and press - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 280
follow the steps in "Printing Multiple Pictures" to modify and print the current order (pg. 249). DPOF date and data imprint options are not supported Q when printing via direct USB connection; to print the date of recording on photographs in the current print order, use the PictBridge Time stamp - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 281
Viewing Photographs on TV The supplied EG-D100 video cable can be used to connect the camera to a television or VCR for playback or recording. A type C mini-pin High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from commercial sources) can be used to connect the camera to high- - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 282
A Video Mode (pg. 333) Be sure that the video standard matches the standard used in the video device. Note that resolution will drop when images are output on a PAL device. A Television Playback Use of an EH-5a or EH-5 AC adapter (available separately) is recommended for extended playback. When the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 283
High-Definition Devices The camera can be connected to HDMI devices using a type C mini-pin HDMI cable (available separately from commercial sources). 1 Turn the camera off. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. 2 Connect the HDMI cable as shown. Connect to - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 284
Q 258 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 285
UMenu Guide This chapter describes the options available in the camera menus. D The Playback Menu: Managing Images pg. 260 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options pg. 268 A Custom - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 286
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images The playback menu contains the options listed below. To display the playback menu, press G and press 4 to highlight the tab for current menu, then press 1 or 3 to highlight the playback menu tab; for more information, see page 26. Option Delete Playback folder - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 287
2 Display thumbnails. To select pictures from a list of thumbnails, choose the "Selected", "Select/set", or "Print (DPOF)" option. 3 Highlight a picture. To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button. 4 Press the center of the multi selector to select the highlighted - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 288
6 Press J to complete the operation. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. J button Delete Select this option to delete pictures. Protected and hidden images will not be deleted. Option Q Selected R All Description Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures in - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 289
Playback Folder Choose a folder for playback. Option ND700 (default) All Current Description Pictures in all folders created with the D700 will be visible during playback. Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback. Only pictures in the current folder will be visible during playback. - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 290
Display Mode Choose the information available in the playback photo information display (pg. 220). Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option, then press 2 to select the option for the photo information display. A L appears next to selected items; to deselect, highlight and press 2. To return to the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 291
Image Review Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting. Option Description On Pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting. Off (default) Pictures can only be displayed by pressing K button. After Delete Choose the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 292
Slide Show Create a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (pg. 263). Hidden images (pg. 263) are not displayed. Option Description Start Start slide show. Frame interval Choose how long each picture will be displayed. To start the slide show, highlight Start and press J. - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 293
Print Set (DPOF) Choose Select/set to select pictures for printing on a DPOFcompatible device (pg. 253). Choose Deselect all? to remove all pictures from the current print order. U 267 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 294
C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options The shooting menu contains the options listed below. To display the shooting menu, press G and press 4 to highlight the tab for current menu, then press 1 or 3 to highlight the shooting menu tab; for more information, see page 26. Option Shooting menu bank - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 295
one of four banks. With the exceptions of Multiple exposure, Interval timer shooting, and modifications to Picture Controls (quick adjust and other manual adjustments), changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination of frequently-used settings, select - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 296
2 Enter a name. Keyboard area To move the cursor in the name area, press the W button and press 4 or 2. To enter a new letter at the current cursor position, use the multi selector to highlight the desired Name area character in the keyboard area and press the center of the multi selector. - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 297
Reset Shooting Menu Choose whether to restore default settings for the current shooting menu bank. See page 419 for a list of default settings. With the exceptions of image quality, image size, white balance, and ISO sensitivity, shooting menu settings are not reset when a two-button reset (pg. 196) - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 298
Active Folder Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored. ❚❚ New Folder Number 1 Select New folder number. Highlight New folder number and press 2. 2 Choose a folder number. Press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit, press 1 or 3 to change. If a folder with the selected number already - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 299
❚❚ Select Folder 1 Choose Select folder. Highlight Select folder and press 2. 2 Highlight a folder. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder. 3 Select the highlighted folder. Press J to select the highlighted folder and return to the shooting menu (to exit without changing the active folder, press the G - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 300
reference data. Image Quality Choose image quality (pg. 64). Image Size Choose the size at which pictures are recorded (pg. 69). Image Area Although the D700 can record photographs with the same diagonal picture angle as a 35mm format camera using a 3 : 2 aspect ratio, it can also be used to record - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 301
JPEG Compression Choose whether to compress JPEG images to a fixed size or to vary file size for improved image quality (pg. 67). NEF (RAW) Recording Choose compression and bit-depth options for NEF (RAW) images (pg. 67). White Balance Adjust white balance settings (pg. 140). Set Picture Control - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 302
conditions, and type of lens, TIFF and JPEG images may exhibit unevenness or variations in peripheral brightness, while custom Picture Controls and Nikon Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings may not produce the desired effect. Take test shots and view the results in - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 303
Long Exp. NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) Choose whether to reduce noise in pictures taken at slow shutter speeds. Option Description Photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s are processed to reduce noise. While photographs are being processed, the capacity of the memory buffer - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 304
High ISO NR Photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to reduce "noise." Option Description S High Noise reduction is performed at ISO sensitivities of ISO T Normal (default) 2000 and higher. While photographs are being processed, the capacity of the memory buffer will drop. - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 305
Interval Timer Shooting Take photographs automatically at pre-selected intervals. Use for time-lapse movies of such subjects as flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons (pg. 203). U 279 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 306
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. To display the Custom Settings, press G and press 4 to highlight the tab for current menu, then press 1 or 3 to highlight the Custom Settings tab; for more - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 307
The following Custom Settings are available: Custom Setting Page Custom Setting Page B Custom setting bank 282 d Shooting/display A Reset custom settings 282 d5 Max. continuous release 299 a Autofocus d6 File number sequence 300 a1 AF-C priority selection 283 d7 Shooting info display - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 308
C: Custom Setting Bank Custom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination of frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings. The new settings will be stored in - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 309
a: Autofocus a1: AF-C Priority Selection This option controls whether Focus mode selector photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) in continuous-servo AF. To select continuous-servo AF, - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 310
a2: AF-S Priority Selection This option controls whether photographs can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) or whenever the shutterrelease button is pressed (release priority) in single-servo AF. To select single-servo AF, rotate the focus mode selector to S. Focus mode - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 311
a3: Dynamic AF Area If the subject leaves the selected focus point when dynamic-area AF (I; pg. 74) is selected in continuous-servo AF (focus mode C; pg. 72), the camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points. Choose the number of focus points from 9, 21, and 51 based on - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 312
Option Description If the subject leaves the selected focus point, the camera will use 3D-tracking to track the subject f 51 points (3D-tracking) and select a new focus point as required. Use to quickly compose pictures with subjects that are moving erratically from side to side (e.g., tennis - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 313
a4: Focus Tracking with Lock-On This option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject. Option Description C Long When the distance to the subject changes abruptly, the D Normal (default) camera waits for the specified period (long, normal, or short) - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 314
a6: AF Point Illumination Choose whether the active focus point is highlighted in red in the viewfinder. Option Description Auto (default) The selected focus point is automatically highlighted as needed to establish contrast with the background. DX format crop is indicated by frame in viewfinder - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 315
a8: AF Point Selection Choose the number of focus points available for manual focuspoint selection. Option Description Choose from the 51 focus points B 51 points (default) shown at right. Choose from the 11 focus points shown at right. Use for quick A 11 points focus-point selection. U 289 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 316
a9: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor. Option Description The AF-assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor. AF- assist illumination is only available when both of the On (default) - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 317
a10: AF-On for MB-D10 Choose the function assigned to the B button on the optional MB-D10 battery pack. Option Description A AF-ON (default) Pressing the MB-D10 B button initiates autofocus. B AE/AF lock Focus and exposure lock while the MB-D10 B button is pressed. C AE lock only Exposure - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 318
b: Metering/Exposure b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value This option determines whether adjustments to sensitivity are made in increments equivalent to 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, or 1 EV. Option H 1/3 step (default) I 1/2 step J 1 step b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl. This option determines whether adjustments - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 319
b4: Easy Exposure Compensation This option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation (pg. 128). If On (Auto reset) or On is selected, the 0 at the center of the exposure display will blink even when exposure compensation is set to ±0. Option Description Exposure - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 320
b5: Center-Weighted Area When calculating exposure, center- Option weighted metering assigns the greatest L φ 8 mm weight to a circle in the center of the frame. y φ 12 mm (default) The diameter (φ ) of this circle can be set to z φ 15 mm 8, 12, 15, or 20 mm or to the average of the 0 φ 20 mm - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 321
2 Select Yes. The message shown at right will be displayed; highlight Yes and press 2 to proceed, or select No to exit without altering exposure. 3 Select a metering method. Highlight Matrix metering, Center-weighted, or Spot metering and press 2. 4 Choose an exposure value. Press 1 or 3 to choose - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 322
c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L At the default setting of Off, exposure only locks when the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. If On is selected, exposure will also lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. c2: Auto Meter-off Delay This option controls how long the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 323
c3: Self-Timer Delay This option controls the length of the shutter release delay in self-timer mode. Choose from 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, and 20 s. Option a 2s b 5s c 10 s (default) d 20 s c4: Monitor off Delay This option controls how long the monitor remains on when no operations are performed during - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 324
d: Shooting/Display d1: Beep Choose High or Low to sound a beep when the self-timer is used or the camera focuses in single-servo autofocus (note that a beep will not sound if Release is selected for Custom Setting a2 (AF-S priority selection, pg. 284). Option y High (default) z Low Off - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 325
d4: CL Mode Shooting Speed This option determines the maximum frame advance rate in CL (continuous low speed) mode (during interval timer photography, this setting also determines the frame advance rate for singleframe mode). Choose from values between one and seven frames per second (fps); the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 326
d6: File Number Sequence When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 327
change from black to white or white to black to maintain contrast with the background. To always use the same color lettering, select Manual and choose Dark on light (B; black lettering) or Light on dark (W; white lettering). Monitor brightness will automatically be adjusted for maximum contrast - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 328
d8: LCD Illumination At the default setting of Off, the control panel backlight (LCD illuminator) will only light while the power switch is in the D position. If On is selected, the control panel will be illuminated while the exposure meters are active (pg. 48). Select Off for increased battery life - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 329
A Using AA Batteries EN-EL4a or EN-EL4 rechargeable Li-ion batteries (available separately) or EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion batteries are recommended for best performance. Fewer pictures can be taken with AA batteries (pg. 436). The capacity of AA batteries drops sharply at temperatures below 20 °C ( - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 330
d11: Battery Order Choose whether the battery in the camera or the batteries in the battery pack are used first when an optional MB-D10 battery pack is attached. Option 5 Use MB-D10 batteries first (default) 6 Use camera battery first Description The camera battery is used only when the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 331
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 Sync Allows the flash to be used at the highest shutter speed supported by the camera, making it possible to choose the maximum aperture - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 332
Flash Control at 1/320 s (Auto FP) When 1/320 s (Auto FP) is selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, pg. 305), the built-in flash and optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-R200 flash units can be used at shutter speeds as fast as 1/320 s; at faster speeds, Auto FP High-Speed Sync is - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 333
D The Flash-Ready Indicator When the flash fires at full power, the flash-indicator in the camera viewfinder will blink to warn that the resulting photograph may be underexposed. Note that the flash-ready indicators on optional flash units will not display this warning when 1/320 s (Auto FP) is - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 334
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). Options range from 1/60 s (1/60 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 335
(pg. 310). 4 Commander Use the built-in flash as a master flash controlling mode one or more remote optional flash units (pg. 311). A "Manual" and "Repeating Flash" Y icons blink in the control panel and viewfinder when these options are selected. A The Shooting Information Display The flash - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 336
❚❚ Manual Choose a flash level between Full and 1/128 (1/128 of full power). At full power, the built-in flash has a Guide Number of 18/59 (m/ft., ISO 200, 20°C/68°F). ❚❚ Repeating Flash The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a strobe-light effect. Press 4 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 337
❚❚ Commander Mode Use the built-in flash as a master flash controlling one or more remote optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units in up to two groups (A and B) using advanced wireless lighting. Selecting this option displays the menu shown at right. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 338
Follow the steps below to take photographs in commander mode. 1 Adjust 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. 2 Adjust settings for group A. Choose the flash control mode and - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 339
flash units to the selected channel. Turn all the remote flash units on and set them to the channel selected in Step 4. See the Speedlight instruction manuals for details. 8 Raise the built-in flash. Press the flash pop-up button to raise the built-in flash. Note that even if - - is selected - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 340
A The Flash Sync Mode Display M does not appear in the control panel flash sync mode display when - - is selected for Built-in flash > Mode. A Flash Compensation The flash compensation value selected with the Y (M) button and subcommand dial is added to the flash compensation values selected for the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 341
e4: Modeling Flash If On (the default setting) is selected when the camera is being used with the built-in flash or an optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash unit, a modeling flash will be emitted when the camera depth-of-field preview button is pressed (pg. 115). No modeling flash is - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 342
Auto Bracketing (Mode M) This option determines which settings are affected when AE & flash or AE only is selected for Custom Setting e5 in manual exposure mode. Option Description F Flash/speed (default) Camera varies shutter speed (Custom Setting e5 set to AE only) or shutter speed and flash - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 343
e7: Bracketing Order At the default setting of MTR>under>over (H), bracketing is performed in the order described on pages 132 and 136. If Under>MTR>over (I) is selected, shooting will proceed in order from the lowest to the highest value. U 317 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 344
f: Controls f1: D Switch Choose the function performed by rotating the power switch to the D position. Option D LCD backlight (D) (default) 0 Both Description Control panel backlight illuminates for 6 s. Control panel backlight illuminates and shooting information is displayed in monitor. f2: - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 345
❚❚ Playback Mode Selecting Playback mode displays the following options: Option Description n Thumbnail on/off (default) Press the center of the multi selector to toggle between full-frame and thumbnail playback. o View histograms In both full-frame and thumbnail playback, a histogram is - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 346
f4: Photo Info/Playback At the default setting of Info13/Playback42, pressing 1 or 3 in full-frame playback changes the photo information displayed, while pressing 4 or 2 displays additional images. To reverse the role of the multi selector buttons so that pressing 1 or 3 displays additional images - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 347
Option Description AE lock D (Reset on release) * Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed, and remains locked until the button is pressed a second time, the shutter is released, or the exposure meters turn off. E AE lock (Hold) * Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed, and remains - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 348
Option Description If image quality is set to JPEG fine, JPEG normal, or JPEG basic, "RAW" will be displayed in the control e +NEF (RAW) * panel and an NEF (RAW) copy will be recorded with the next picture taken after the Fn button is pressed. To exit without recording an NEF (RAW) copy, - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 349
❚❚ FUNC. Button+Dials Selecting FUNC. button+dials for Custom Setting f5 displays the following options: Option Description i Choose image area Press the Fn button and rotate a command dial to choose the image area (pg. 58). Not available while a multiple exposure is being recorded. Lock - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 350
f6: Assign Preview Button Choose the role played by the depth-of-field preview button, either by itself (Preview button press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Preview + command dials). The options available are the same as for FUNC. button press (pg. 320) and FUNC. button+dials ( - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 351
f7: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button Choose the role played by the AE-L/AF-L button, either by itself (AE-L/AF-L button press) or when used in combination with the command dials (AE-L/AF-L+command dials). The options available for AE-L/AF-L button press are the same as for FUNC. button press (pg. 320), - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 352
Use this option to lock shutter speed at the value selected in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, or to lock aperture at the value selected in aperture-priority auto or manual exposure mode. Lock is not available in programmed auto exposure mode. Option Description Shutter speed lock - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 353
Option Description At the default setting of Sub-command dial, aperture can only be adjusted with the sub-command dial (or with the main command dial if On is selected for Change main/sub). If Aperture ring is selected, aperture can only be adjusted Aperture setting with the lens aperture - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 354
f10: Release Button to Use Dial This option allows adjustments that are normally made by holding a button and rotating a command dial to be made by rotating the command dial after the button is released. At the default setting of No, the button must be pressed while the command dial is rotated. If - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 355
f11: No Memory Card? At the default setting of Enable release, the shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be recorded (they will however be displayed in the monitor in demo mode). If Release locked is selected, the shutter-release button is only enabled - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 356
f12: Reverse Indicators At the default setting of (V), the exposure indicators in the control panel, viewfinder and shooting information display are displayed with positive values on the left and negative values on the right. Select (W) to display negative values on the left and positive - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 357
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup The setup menu contains the options listed below. To display the setup menu, press G and press 4 to highlight the tab for current menu, then press 1 or 3 to highlight the setup menu tab; for more information, see page 26. Option See page Format memory card 332 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 358
choose options for automatic image sensor cleaning (pg. 392). Lock Mirror up for Cleaning Lock the mirror in the up position to allow inspection or manual cleaning of the low-pass filter that protects the camera image sensor (pg. 395). U 332 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 359
Video Mode When connecting the camera to a television or VCR via the video connector, be sure the camera video mode matches the device video standard (NTSC or PAL). HDMI The camera is equipped with an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) mini-pin connector, allowing pictures to be played - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 360
World Time Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off. Option Description Time zone Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set to the time in the new time zone. Date and time Set the camera clock (pg. 38). Date - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 361
Image Comment Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed in ViewNX (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately) (pg. 388). The comment is also visible on the third page of the photo information display. • Done: Save changes and return to the setup menu. • Input - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 362
Auto Image Rotation Photographs taken while On (the default option) is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback (pg. 265) or when viewed in ViewNX or Capture NX 2 (available separately; pg. 388). The following orientations are - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 363
Dust off Ref Photo Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available separately; for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual). Dust off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. A lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 364
the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually. 3 Acquire dust off reference data. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 365
D Image Dust Off Reference Data The same reference data can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at different apertures. Reference images can not be viewed using computer imaging software. A grid pattern is displayed when reference images are viewed on the camera; histograms and - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 366
Battery Info View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera. Item Description Bat. meter The current battery level expressed as a percentage. The number of times the shutter has been released with the current battery since the battery was last charged. Note Pic. meter that - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 367
A The MB-D10 Battery Pack The information displayed when the camera is powered by an optional MB-D10 battery pack depends on the type of batteries used: EN-EL3e EN-EL4a/EN-EL4 (option) 8 × AA (option) Bat. meter ✔ ✔ ✔ Pic. meter ✔ ✔ - Calibration - ✔ - Charging life ✔ ✔ - Wireless Transmitter - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 368
whether to embed image authentication information in new photographs as they are taken, allowing alterations to be detected using Nikon's optional Image Authentication software. Image authentication information can not be embedded in existing photographs. Photographs taken with image authentication - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 369
that Attach copyright information is not selected and that the Artist and Copyright fields are blank before lending or transferring the camera to another person. Nikon does not accept liability for any damages or disputes arising from the use of the Copyright Information option. U 343 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 370
Save/Load Settings Select Save settings to save the following settings to the memory card (if the card is full, an error will be displayed; see pg. 412). Menu Option Display mode Playback Image review After delete Rotate tall Shooting menu bank File naming Image quality Image size Image - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 371
Copyright information GPS Non-CPU lens data All My Menu items My Menu/ Recent Settings All recent settings Choose tab Settings saved using the D700 can be restored by selecting Load settings. Note that Save/load settings is only available when a memory card is inserted in the camera, and - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 372
GPS Adjust settings for connection to a GPS unit (pg. 213). Virtual Horizon Display a virtual horizon based on information from the camera orientation sensor. The virtual horizon is displayed in green when the camera is level. D Tilting the Camera The virtual horizon display is not accurate when the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 373
AF Fine Tune Fine-tune focus for up to 12 lens types. AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus; use only when required. Option Description AF fine tune • On: Turn AF tuning on. (On/ • Off (default): Turn AF tuning off. Off ) Tune AF for the current - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 374
D AF Tuning The camera may be unable to focus at minimum range or at infinity when AF tuning is applied. D Live View (Tripod) Mode Tuning is not applied to contrast-detect autofocus when Tripod is selected in live view mode (pg. 96). A Saved Value Only one value can be stored for each type of lens. - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 375
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies The options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed, or retouched copies of the photographs on the memory card. The retouch menu is only displayed when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera. To display the retouch menu, - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 376
Creating Retouched Copies Except in the case of Image overlay (pg. 359) and Side-by-side comparison (pg. 362), the photographs to be retouched can be selected in full-frame playback as well as from the retouch menu. ❚❚ Creating Retouched Copies in Full-Frame Playback 1 Choose a picture. Display the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 377
4 Create a retouched copy. Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a N icon. ❚❚ Creating Retouched Copies from the Retouch Menu 1 Select an item in the retouch menu. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an item, 2 to select. Depending on the option selected, a menu may be - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 378
3 Display retouch options. Press J to display retouch options (see the section for the selected option for details). To exit without creating a retouched copy, press G. 4 Create a retouched copy. Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a N icon. U 352 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 379
D Retouching Copies Copies created with Trim can not be further modified. D-lighting, red-eye correction, filter effects, and color balance can not be applied to monochrome copies. Image overlay can be applied multiple times. Otherwise the options in the retouch menu can each be applied once to - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 380
D-Lighting D-lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph. After U 354 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 381
Red-Eye Correction This option is used to correct "red-eye" caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash. The photograph selected for red-eye correction is previewed as shown at right. Confirm the effects of red-eye correction and create a copy as described in - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 382
Trim Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. To Use Description Reduce size of crop W Press the W button to reduce the size of the crop. Increase - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 383
D Trim: Image Quality and Size Copies created from NEF (RAW), NEF (RAW) + JPEG, or TIFF (RGB) photos have an image quality (pg. 64) of JPEG fine; cropped copies created from JPEG photos have the same image quality as the original. The size of the copy varies with crop size and aspect ratio. Aspect - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 384
Filter Effects Choose from the following color filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Skylight Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture less blue. The effect can be previewed in the monitor as shown - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 385
Image Overlay Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in imaging applications. The new picture - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 386
4 Select the highlighted photograph. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display. The selected image will appear as Image 1. 5 Set gain. Optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to select the gain for image 1 from values between 0.1 and 2.0. The - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 387
an overlay is created, the resulting image will be displayed full-frame in the monitor. + D Image Overlay Only NEF (RAW) photographs created with the D700 can be selected for image overlay. Other images are not displayed in the selection screen. Only NEF (RAW) photographs with the same bit-depth can - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 388
Side-by-Side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. ❚❚ Making a Side-by-Side Comparison 1 Select a picture. Use the multi selector to select a picture and press J. Only retouched copies (shown by a N icon) or photographs that have been retouched can be selected. 2 Select - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 389
3 Compare the copy with the original. Options used to created copy The source image is displayed on the left, the retouched copy on the right, with the options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display. Press the multi selector in the direction indicated by the Source Retouched - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 390
O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu The My Menu option can be used to create and edit a customized list of options from the playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to 20 items). If desired, recent settings can be displayed in place of My Menu (pg. 368). - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 391
4 Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to move the new item up or down in My Menu. Press J to add the new item. 5 View My Menu. The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark. Items indicated by a V icon can not be selected. Repeat steps 1-4 to select additional items. U 365 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 392
Deleting Options from My Menu 1 Select Remove items. In My Menu (O), highlight Remove items and press 2. 2 Select items. Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. 3 Select Done. Highlight Done and press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 393
Reordering Options in My Menu 1 Select Rank items. In My Menu (O), highlight Rank items and press 2. 2 Select an item. Highlight the item you wish to move and press J. 3 Position the item. Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J. Repeat Steps 2-3 to reposition additional - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 394
Displaying Recent Settings To display the twenty most recently used settings, select Recent settings for My Menu > Choose tab. 1 Select Choose tab. In My Menu (O), highlight Choose tab and press 2. 2 Select Recent Settings. Highlight Recent settings and press J. The name of the menu will change from - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 395
. 391 Storage pg. 391 Cleaning pg. 391 The Low-Pass Filter pg. 392 "Clean Now pg. 392 "Clean at Startup/Shutdown pg. 393 Manual Cleaning pg. 395 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions pg. 398 Troubleshooting pg. 402 Error Messages pg. 409 Appendix pg. 417 Specifications pg. 428 n 369 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 396
recommended for use with the D700. CPU lenses can be identified -Nikkor lenses can not be used. 2 Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses. 3 Spot metering meters selected focus point. 4 other than the maximum aperture is used. 6 Manual exposure mode only. 7 Can be used with AF-S and - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 397
on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus. 10 With maximum aperture 8D ED • AF-S VR 200-400mm f/4G ED 2 n 1 Autofocus not supported. 2 Autofocus not supported when used with AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II/TC-20E II. A Lens f-number - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 398
S C M (with electronic rangefinder) M P S A aZ M 3D Color b AI-, AI-modified, Nikkor or Nikon Series E lenses 2 - ✔3 ✔ - ✔4 - ✔5 ✔6 Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 - ✔ ✔ - ✔7 - CPU lens data (pg. 210). 7 Can be used in manual exposure modes at shutter speeds slower than 1/125 s. 8 Electronic - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 399
be displayed in the viewfinder. D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D700: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm • AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 400
flash will be unable to light the entire subject at all ranges. The built-in flash can also be used with AI-, AI-modified Nikkor, Nikon Series E and non-CPU lenses with a focal length of 24-300mm. AI 50- 300mm f/4.5, modified AI 50-300mm f/4.5, and AI-S 50-300mm f/4.5 ED lenses must - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 401
D Red-Eye Reduction Lenses that block the subject's view of the AF-assist illuminator may interfere with red-eye reduction. D AF-Assist Illumination The AF-assist illuminator can be used with lenses with focal lengths of 24- 200 mm. AF-assist illumination is not available with the following - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 402
A Calculating Picture Angle The D700 can be used with Nikon lenses for 35mm (135) format cameras. If Auto DX crop is on (the default setting) and a 35mm format lens is attached, the picture angle will - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 403
flash unit is attached. The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon's advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography. The Creative Lighting System supports the following features: • i-TTL flash - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 404
❚❚ CLS-Compatible Flash Units The D700 can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units: the SB-900, SB-800 these flash units are listed below. Feature Flash unit SB-900 1 SB-800 SB-600 SB-400 SB-R200 2 Guide No. 3 ISO 100 34/111 ISO 200 48/157 Auto power zoom (mm) 17-200 38/125 53/ - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 405
calculate the range of the flash at full power, divide the Guide Number by the aperture. For example, at ISO 100 the SB-800 has a Guide Number of 38 m or 125 ft. (35 mm zoom head position); its range at an aperture of f/5.6 is 38÷5.6 or about 6.8 meters (or in feet, - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 406
SB-800 SB-600 SB-R200 i-TTL i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR ✔2 ✔2 ✔3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ AA Auto aperture ✔4 - - ✔5 ✔5 ✔5 - - A Non-TTL auto ✔6 - - ✔5 - ✔5 - - GN Distance-priority manual M Manual RPT Repeating flash Auto FP High-Speed Sync 7 FV lock AF-assist - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 407
30,SB-27 1, SB-22S, SB-22, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15 SB-23,SB-29 2, SB-21B 2, SB-29S 2 A Non-TTL auto ✔ - ✔ - M Manual ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ G Repeating flash ✔ - - - REAR Rear-curtain sync ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 1 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled. Set flash unit to A (non - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 408
D Notes on Optional Speedlights Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the Speedlight supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System, refer to the section on CLScompatible digital SLR cameras. The D700 is not included in the "digital SLR" category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB- - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 409
over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. Before using a Nikon Speedlight not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information. n 383 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 410
Flash Contacts The D700 is equipped with an accessory shoe for attaching optional flash units directly to the camera and a sync terminal that allows flash units to be connected - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 411
accessories were available for the D700. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e (pp. 32, 34): Additional EN-EL3e batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. The EN-EL3e adapter or a second EN-EL3e battery is recommended. See the WT-4 manual for details. n 385 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 412
) required. • Eyepiece Adapter DK-18: The DK-18 is used when attaching the DG-2 magnifier or DR-3 right-angle viewing attachment to the D700. • Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-14, DK-17A: These viewfinder eyepieces prevent fogging in humid or cold conditions. The DK-17A is equipped with a safety - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 413
can be divided into three types: screw-in, slip-in, and rear-interchange. Use Nikon filters; filters manufactured by other makers may interfere with autofocus or electronic range finding. • The D700 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use the C-PL circular polarizing filter instead - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 414
: Determine whether photographs taken with image authentication (pg. 342) on have been modified after shooting. Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software. Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is connected to the Internet. • Body Cap: The body cap keeps the mirror - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 415
connection to devices with two-pin terminals, including the MW-2 radio control set, MT-2 intervalometer, and ML-2 modulite control set. 20 cm (8 in.) GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 Connects GPS devices to D700 via PC cable supplied by manufacturer of GPS device (pg. 213). 35 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 416
❚❚ Approved Memory Cards The following Type I CompactFlash memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D700: Extreme IV SDCFX4 SanDisk Extreme III Ultra II SDCFX3 SDCFH Standard SDCFB Professional UDMA 300 × Lexar Media Platinum II 80 × 60 × Professional 133 × WA 8 GB, 4 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 417
• are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60% • are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios • are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below -10 °C (14 °F) Cleaning Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 418
Cleaning If the options described in this section are not sufficient to remove dust or other foreign objects from the image sensor, clean the sensor manually as described on page 395. 392 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 419
3 Select Clean now. Highlight Clean now and press 2. The message shown at right will be displayed while cleaning is in progress. The message shown at right will be displayed when cleaning is complete. ❚❚ "Clean at Startup/Shutdown" 1 Select Clean at startup/ shutdown. Display the Clean image sensor - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 420
If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean n the image sensor manually (pg. 395) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 421
option in the setup menu, the filter can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. 1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter. A reliable - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 422
not use a blowerbrush, as the bristles could damage the filter. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikonauthorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter. 7 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 423
with the low-pass filter during production and shipping. The D700, however, is designed to be used with interchangeable lenses, the filter as described above, or have the filter cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel. Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on the filter - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 424
of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product's internal circuitry. Do not - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 425
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. In rare instances, - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 426
Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source: Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 427
Batteries: Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning and should be removed with a soft, dry cloth before use. Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries: Turn the product off before replacing the battery. - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 428
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. ❚❚ Display Problem or Nikon-authorized service representative. - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 429
❚❚ Shooting Problem Solution Camera takes time to turn on. Delete files or folders. • shutter speed. • Rotate focus-mode selector to S or C. • Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or Photos are out of focus. focus lock. • Shutter-release button can not be used to focus - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 430
Problem Solution Page Full range of shutter speeds not available. Flash in use. Flash sync speed can be selected using Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed); - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 431
Problem Solution Page • Choose lower ISO sensitivity or 106, 278 Randomly-spaced bright turn high ISO noise reduction on. pixels ("noise") appear in • Shutter speed is - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 432
Problem Solution Page Can not measure white balance. Subject is too dark or too bright. 151 Image can not be selected as source for preset white Image was not created with D700. 154 balance. • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image 64 quality option selected for image White balance bracketing - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 433
❚❚ Playback Problem Solution Page Flashing areas appear in images Shooting data appear on images Press 1 or 3 to choose photo information displayed, or change settings for Display mode. A - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 434
NX 2 (available separately). Can not copy picture to computer using Nikon Transfer. The camera is not compatible with Windows 2000 Professional. Use card reader to copy pictures from memory - card. ❚❚ Miscellaneous Problem Solution Page Date of recording is not correct. Set camera clock - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 435
viewfinder, control panel, and monitor. Indicator Control Viewpanel finder Problem Solution Page B (blinks) Lens aperture ring is Set not be used. • Recharge or replace battery. • Contact Nikonauthorized service representative. H (blinks) d (blinks) • An extremely exhausted rechargeable - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 436
Indicator Control Viewpanel finder Problem Solution Page B (blinks) - Camera clock is not set. . stops from maximum aperture. - 24 (blinks) Camera unable to focus using autofocus. Focus manually. 81 • Use a lower ISO 106 sensitivity • In exposure mode: Subject too bright; - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 437
Indicator Control Viewpanel finder Problem Solution Page • Use a higher ISO 106 sensitivity • In exposure mode: r Subject too dark; photo e 119 aperture (smaller f-number) A (blinks) A selected in exposure mode f. Change shutter speed or select manual 118, 121 exposure mode. n 411 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 438
Indicator Control Viewpanel finder Problem Solution Page (blinks) c (blinks) Optional flash unit that does not support i-TTL flash control attached and set to TTL. O (blinks) Camera malfunction. persists or appears frequently, consult Nikon-authorized - service representative. n 412 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 439
Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution Page No memory card. Camera cannot S detect memory card. • Error accessing This . • Check that contacts are clean. If card is damaged, contact retailer or Nikon representative. • Delete files or insert new memory card. 41 390 - 41, 262 n 413 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 440
Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution Page This card is not formatted. Format the card. C (blinks) Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera. Format memory card or - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 441
Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution Cannot select this file. - Memory card does not contain images that can be retouched. Images created with other devices can not be retouched. Check - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 442
Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution Check ink supply. - Ink error. Check ink. To resume, select Continue. Out of ink. - Printer is out of ink. Replace ink and select Continue. * See printer manual for more information. Page 244 * 244 * n 416 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 443
Appendix The Appendix covers the following topics: • Defaults pg. 418 • Memory Card Capacity pg. 423 • Exposure Program pg. 426 • Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range pg. 427 n 417 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 444
Defaults The following defaults are restored either with a two-button reset or using Reset shooting menu or Reset custom settings. ❚❚ Defaults Restored with a Two-Button Reset (pg. 196) 1 Option Default ISO sensitivity (pg. 106) 200 Image quality (pg. 64) JPEG normal Shooting Image size (pg - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 445
❚❚ Defaults Restored with Reset Shooting Menu (pg. 271) 1 Option File naming (pg. 274) Image quality (pg. 64) Image size (pg. 69) Image area (pg. 58) Auto DX crop (pg. 58) Choose image area (pg. 59) JPEG compression (pg. 67) NEF (RAW) recording (pg. 67) Type (pg. 67) NEF (RAW) bit depth (pg. 68) - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 446
❚❚ Defaults Restored with Reset Custom Settings (pg. 282) * Option Default a1 AF-C priority selection (pg. 283) Release a2 AF-S priority selection (pg. 284) Focus a3 Dynamic AF area (pg. 285) 9 points a4 Focus tracking with lock-on (pg. 287) Normal a5 AF activation (pg. 287) Shutter/AF- - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 447
Option d1 Beep (pg. 298) d2 Viewfinder grid display (pg. 298) d3 Screen tips (pg. 298) d4 CL mode shooting speed (pg. 299) d5 Max. continuous release (pg. 299) d6 File number sequence (pg. 300) d7 Shooting info display (pg. 301) d8 LCD illumination (pg. 302) d9 Exposure delay mode (pg. 302) d10 MB- - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 448
Option f1 D switch (pg. 318) Multi selector center button (pg. 318) f2 Shooting mode Playback mode f3 Multi selector (pg. 319) f4 Photo info/playback (pg. 320) Assign FUNC. button (pg. 320) f5 FUNC. button press FUNC. button+dials Assign preview button (pg. 324) f6 Preview button press Preview+ - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 449
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 2 GB SanDisk Extreme IV (SDCFX4) card at different image quality, image size, and image area settings. ❚❚ FX Format (36 × 24) Image Area 1 Image quality Image size File size 2 No. of images - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 450
❚❚ DX Format (24 × 16) Image Area 1 Image quality Image size File size 2 No. of images 2 Buffer capacity 3 NEF (RAW), Lossless - compressed, 12-bit 5.7 MB 229 65 NEF (RAW), Lossless - compressed, 14-bit 7.0 MB 177 46 NEF (RAW), - Compressed, 12-bit 4.7 MB 312 95 NEF (RAW), - - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 451
A d5-Max. Continuous Release (pg. 299) The maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst can be set to any amount between 1 and 100. n 425 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 452
Exposure Program The exposure program for programmed auto is shown in the following graph: Aperture f/1.4 − f/16 ISO 200; lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF 50mm f/1.4 D) [ EV] -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 f/1 14 f/1.4 15 f/2 16 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 453
Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range The range of the built-in flash varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. Aperture at ISO equivalent of Range 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 m ft. 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 1.0-8.5 3ft. 3in.-27ft. 11in. 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 0.7-6.1 2ft. 4in.-20ft. 2.8 4 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 454
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D700 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective pixels Effective pixels 12.1 million Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-reduction system 36.0 × 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon FX - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 455
modes g and h; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; color matrix metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data (AI lenses only) Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter 1/8000 - 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 456
coupling Combined CPU and AI Exposure mode Programmed auto with flexible program (e); shutter- priority auto (f ); aperture priority auto (g); manual (h) Exposure compensation -5 - +5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV Exposure bracketing 2-9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV Flash - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 457
lock Nikon Multi- supported Can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button Flash Built-in flash Manual pop-up with button release and a Guide - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 458
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Sync terminal White balance White balance Live view Modes Autofocus • TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22s • Distance-priority manual: Available - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 459
USB Video output HDMI output Ten-pin remote terminal Supported languages Supported languages Power source Battery Battery pack AC adapter Tripod Li-ion EN-EL3e battery Optional MB-D10 multi-power battery pack with one rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e, EN-EL4a, or EN-EL4 Li-ion battery or eight AA - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 460
and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain. MH-18a quick charger Rated input Rated output Supported batteries Charging time Operating temperature Dimensions - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 461
an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.21: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 462
(MB-D10): Approximately 1000 shots One EN-EL4a battery (MB-D10): Approximately 1900 shots Eight AA batteries (MB-D10): Approximately 700 shots • Nikon standard 2 One EN-EL3e battery (camera): Approximately 2500 shots One EN-EL3e battery (MB-D10): Approximately 2500 shots One EN-EL4a battery (MB - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 463
optional WT-4 wireless transmitter • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance. • Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 464
112, 294, 295 b (Spot), 112, 295 e (Programmed auto), 116 f (Shutter-priority auto), 118 g (Aperture-priority auto), 119 h (Manual), 121 Q (Help), 26, 31 t (Memory buffer), 53 L (Preset manual), 141, 148 Numerics 1,005-segment RGB sensor, 140 3D color matrix metering II, 113 3D-tracking, 74, 75, 286 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 465
111, 112, 126, 128 lock, 126 meters, 48, 296 mode, 114 aperture-priority auto, 119 manual, 121 programmed auto, 116 shutter-priority auto, 118 program, 426 Exposure bracketing, 130, 315, 316 190 control, 184, 377 i-TTL balanced-fill flash for digital SLR, 184, 377 standard i-TTL flash for digital - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 466
, 307, 427 ready indicator, 103, 185, 193 sync speed, 118, 305, 306 sync terminal, 384 Flash cntrl for built-in flash, 309 Commander mode, 311 Manual, 310 Repeating flash, 310 Flash shutter speed, 308 Flash sync speed, 305 Flexible program, 117 Fn button, 62, 131, 135, 193, 212, 320 f-number, 119 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 467
, 81, 94, 121 M (medium), 69 Magenta, 144, 358 Manage Picture Control, 168 Manual, 72, 81, 94, 121 Matrix, 112, 113, 295 Max. continuous release, 299 MB , 68 Type, 67 Compressed, 67 Lossless compressed, 67 Uncompressed], 67 Nikon Transfer, 238 No memory card?, 329 Non-CPU lens data, 210 O Optional flash, - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 468
Menu items and options in the camera monitor are shown in bold. Photo info/playback, 320 PictBridge, 244, 435 Picture angle, 58, 376 Picture Controls, 160 Playback, 55, 217 folder, 263 full-frame, 218 information, 220, 264 menu, 260 slide show, 266 thumbnail, 232 zoom, 234 Playback folder, 263 - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 469
141, 148 White balance, 140 Auto, 140 Choose color temp., 141, 147 Cloudy, 141 Direct sunlight, 140 Flash, 141 Fluorescent, 140 Incandescent, 140 Preset manual, 141, 148 Shade, 141 Wireless, 242, 385 network, 242, 385 transmitter, 242, 385 Wireless transmitter, 242 World time, 39, 334 Date and time - Nikon D700 | D700 User's Manual - Page 470
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