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DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Use the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app to view manuals anytime, anywhere on your smartphone or tablet. En - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 2
monitor are shown in bold. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used. Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on your smartphone or tablet to view Nikon digital camera manuals, anytime, anywhere. Nikon Manual Viewer 2 can be downloaded - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 3
(0 107) BF-1B body cap (0 27, 442) D750 camera (0 1) EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover (0 25, 26) MH-25a battery charger (comes with either an AC wall adapter or power cable of a type and shape that varies with the country or region of sale; 0 25) DK-5 eyepiece cap (0 107) UC - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 4
1 Getting to Know the Camera 1 The Camera Body 1 The Mode Dial 6 The Release-Mode Dial 7 The Control Panel 8 The Viewfinder 10 The Information Display 12 The P button 16 Using the Tilting Monitor 17 The Multi Selector 19 Camera Menus 20 Using Camera Menus 21 First Steps 24 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 5
47 g Color Sketch 47 i Miniature Effect 48 u Selective Color 48 1 Silhouette 48 2 High Key 49 3 Low Key 49 Options Available in Live View 50 Live View Photography 54 Focus ...57 Manual Focus 60 Using the P Button 61 The Live View Display: Live View Photography 63 The Information Display - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 6
Saving User Settings 99 Recalling User Settings 101 Resetting User Settings 101 Release Mode 103 Choosing a Release Mode 103 Self-Timer Mode (E 106 Mirror up Mode (V 109 Image Recording Options 110 Image Area 110 Image Quality and Size 115 Image Quality 115 Image Size 118 Using Two - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 7
Focus Point Selection 127 Focus Lock 129 Manual Focus 132 ISO Sensitivity 134 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control 136 Exposure 139 Metering 139 152 Preset Manual 155 Viewfinder Photography 155 Live View (Spot White Balance 159 Managing Presets 162 Image Enhancement 165 Picture - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 8
the Built-in Flash 180 Auto Pop-up Modes 180 Manual Pop-up Modes 182 Flash Compensation 188 FV Lock 190 Remote Control Photography 193 Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control 193 Wireless Remote Controllers 197 WR-1 Wireless Remote Controllers 197 WR-R10/WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 9
262 Using ViewNX Camera 282 WPS (Android Only 284 PIN Entry (Android Only 285 SSID (Android and iOS 286 Selecting Pictures for Upload 289 Selecting Individual Pictures for Upload 289 Selecting Multiple Pictures for Upload 291 Menu Guide 292 Defaults 292 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 10
Image(s 303 Image Review Quality 320 Microphone Sensitivity 320 Frequency Response 320 Wind Noise Reduction 321 White Balance 321 Set Picture Control 321 Movie ISO Sensitivity Settings 322 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings........... 323 Custom Settings 324 Reset Custom Settings - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 11
a9: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator 332 b: Metering/Exposure 333 b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value 333 b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl 333 b3 337 d: Shooting/Display 338 d1: Beep 338 d2: Continuous Low-Speed 338 d3: Max. Continuous Release 339 d4: Exposure Delay Mode 339 d5: Flash Warning 339 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 12
353 e6: Auto Bracketing Set 353 e7: Bracketing Order 354 f: Controls 354 f1: OK Button 354 f2: Assign Fn Button 356 f3: Assign Preview Button 361 f4: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 361 f5: Customize Command Dials 363 f6: Release Button to Use Dial 365 f7: Slot Empty Release Lock 365 f8: Reverse - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 13
Time Zone and Date 381 Language 381 Auto Image Rotation 382 Battery Info 383 Image Comment 384 Copyright Information 385 Save/Load Settings 386 Virtual Horizon 388 AF Fine-tune 389 Eye-Fi Upload 391 Conformity Marking 392 Firmware Version 392 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 14
a Power Connector and AC Adapter 445 Caring for the Camera 447 Storage 447 Cleaning 447 The Low-Pass Filter 448 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 455 Available Settings 460 Exposure Program (Mode P 462 Troubleshooting 463 Battery/Display 463 Shooting (All Modes 464 Shooting - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 15
the viewfinder could injury. After removing the battery, cause permanent visual impairment. take the equipment to a Nikon- AUsing the viewfinder diopter adjustment authorized service center for control When operating the viewfinder inspection. ADo not use in the presence of flammable diopter - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 16
battery and/or less than one meter (3 ft 4 in.) from AC adapter and then take the product the subject. Particular care should to a Nikon-authorized service . camera, battery, or charger for extended ADo not carry tripods with a lens or camera periods while the devices are on or in use attached - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 17
or when the batteries for use in this product: product has been used on battery • Use only batteries approved for use power for an extended period. in this equipment. Before removing the battery turn • Do not short or disassemble the the camera off and allow the battery battery. to cool - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 18
, and turn adapters designed to convert from the camera off during take off and one voltage to another or with DC- landing. In medical facilities, follow to-AC inverters. Failure to observe staff instructions regarding the use of this precaution could damage the wireless devices. product - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 19
manuals at any time and without provided separately). prior notice. Notice for Customers in Canada CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 20
or modifications frequency energy and, if not installed made to this device that are not and used in accordance with the expressly approved by Nikon instructions, may cause harmful Corporation may void the user's interference to radio authority to operate the equipment. communications - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 21
by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied • Cautions on certain copies and or reproduced reproductions Do not copy or reproduce paper The government has issued cautions money, coins, securities, government - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 22
images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual (0 162). Before discarding the camera or transferring ownership to another person, you should also use the Wi-Fi > Network settings > Reset network settings - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 23
PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 24
highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 25
Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 26
to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 27
findings have not been confirmed by additional research. The D750, which is equipped with a LBWA1U5YR1 (FCC ID:VPYLBYR650 / IC ID:772C-LBYR650) wireless LAN module, has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 28
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_D750.pdf Notice for Customers in Singapore Trade Name: Model: D750 This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of certification labels not affixed - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 29
read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body 78 9 10 11 6 Release mode dial 7, 103 10 Power switch 5, 28 3 Release mode dial lock 11 Shutter-release button....... 36, 373 release 7, 103 12 E button 4 Eyelet for camera strap Exposure compensation..... 143 5 Mode dial lock release - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 30
The Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 3 14 15 4 16 5 17 6 13 12 microphone 73, 443 cover 266, 271, 277 17 HDMI connector 277 7 Lens release button 33 18 USB connector 8 AF-mode button...57, 59, 121, 125 are not in use. Foreign matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer. 2 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 31
cover 445 3 Lens mount 27, 133 11 Memory card slot cover 26 4 Contact cover for optional MB-D16 12 Pv button 70, 92, 361, 372 battery pack 441 13 AF-assist illuminator 332 5 Tripod socket Self-timer lamp 107 6 AF coupling Red-eye reduction lamp ... 181, 183 7 Fn button 114, 356 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 32
Rubber eyecup 107 Viewing settings 12 3 Diopter adjustment control ........29 Live view 54, 66 4 A button Viewing pictures 37 Full-frame playback 241 Using the AE/AF lock thumbnails 243, 244 ISO sensitivity 134 Auto ISO sensitivity control 136 Two-button reset 199 13 Speaker 80 4 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 33
button 19 G button Playback zoom in 255 Menu 20, 300 Image quality/size.......116, 118 20 K button 18 L/U button Playback 37 allowing the display to be read in the dark. After the power switch is released and returns to the ON position, the illuminators will remain lit for six seconds - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 34
Mode Dial The camera offers the modes listed below. To choose a mode, press the mode dial lock release and rotate the mode dial. Mode dial Mode dial lock release e, f, g, and h modes: • e-Programmed auto (0 89) • f-Shutter-priority auto (0 90) • g-Aperture-priority auto (0 91) • h-Manual (0 93) Auto - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 35
can be used only in modes A and M. Selecting another mode when a non-CPU lens is attached disables the shutter release. The Release-Mode Dial To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting (0 103). Release mode dial lock - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 36
card indicator timer photography 225 (Slot 1 31, 376 Focal length (non-CPU lenses 238 8 Memory card indicator (Slot 2 31, 376 2 ISO sensitivity indicator 134 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 137 9 Exposure compensation indicator 144 3 Metering 140 10 Flash compensation indicator 189 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 37
area mode indicator 126 Exposure/flash bracketing...203 Preset manual white balance White balance bracketing...208 recording indicator 157 with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes. A Camera Off Display If the camera is turned off with a battery and memory card inserted, the memory card - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 38
mode 6 Framing grid (displayed when On indicator 46 is selected for Custom Setting d7, 2 Monochrome indicator (displayed Viewfinder grid display)... 341 in % area brackets 29, 35, 247 (portrait orientation 359 4 Low battery warning 30 11 Roll indicator 5 "No memory card" indicator.......33 ( - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 39
ISO sensitivity 19 ADL indicator 176 indicator 137 20 Exposure/flash bracketing 31 ISO 31 21 ISO sensitivity indicator 134 105, 492 Preset manual white balance recording Battery When the battery is totally exhausted or no battery normal when a fully-charged battery is inserted. D The - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 40
The Information Display Press the R button to display shutter speed, aperture, the number of exposures remaining, AF-area mode, and other shooting information in the monitor. 12 3 4 56 R button 25 24 23 7 8 9 22 10 21 20 11 12 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 1 Shooting mode ..... 6, 34, 41, 46, 88 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 41
set" indicator .... 15, 381 display 143 16 Image quality 116 Bracketing progress indicator Role played by card in slot 2 .... 119 Exposure and flash bracketing 203 17 Image tuning 21 Release mode 7, 103 indicator 150 Continuous shooting speed..... 338 10 HDR indicator 178 22 Image area - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 42
type display... 344 43 Exposure compensation MB-D16 battery indicator......... 343 indicator 144 34 Camera battery indicator 30 35 ISO sensitivity indicator 134 Exposure compensation value 143 ISO sensitivity 134 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator 137 Note: Display shown with all indicators - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 43
display, the clock has been reset and the date and time recorded with new photographs will not be correct. Use the Time zone and date > Date and time option in the setup menu to set the clock to the correct time and date (0 28, 381). The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 44
The P button Use the P button for quick access to frequently-used settings in playback mode (0 245) and during viewfinder (0 198) and live view photography (0 61) and movie live view (0 71). P button Viewfinder photography Playback Live view photography Movie live view 16 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 45
Using the Tilting Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below. Approx. 75 ° Approx. 90 ° Normal use: The monitor is normally used in storage position. Low-angle shots: Take shots with the camera held low. High-angle shots: Take shots with the camera held high. 17 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 46
taken to ensure that the monitor does not contact the tripod. Do not lift or carry the camera by the monitor. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera. If the monitor is not being used to take photographs, return it to the storage position. Do not touch the area to the - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 47
The Multi Selector In this manual, operations using the multi selector are represented by 1, 3, 4, and 2 icons. 1: Press the multi selector up J button 4: Press the multi selector left 2: Press the multi selector right 3: Press the multi selector down 19 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 48
from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 300) • B: Setup (0 374) • C: Photo Shooting (0 310) • N: Retouch (0 393) • 1: Movie Shooting (0 318) • O/m: MY MENU or RECENT SETTINGS • A: Custom Settings (0 323 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 49
Menus ❚❚ Menu Controls The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display sub-menu Move cursor down A The d ( - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 50
❚❚ Navigating the Menus Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. G button 3 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. 4 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 51
J, there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J. • To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 23 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 52
First Steps Follow the seven steps below to ready the camera for use. 1 Attach the strap. Attach the strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet. 24 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 53
into the charger AC inlet (q). Slide the AC wall adapter latch as shown (w) and rotate the adapter 90 ° to fix it in place (e). Insert the battery and plug the charger in. AC wall adapter latch 90 ° • Power cable: After connecting the power cable with the plug in the orientation shown, insert - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 54
in place when the battery is fully inserted. Battery latch If you are using only one memory card, insert it into slot 1 (0 31). Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. A The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xiii-xvi and 457-459 of this manual. 26 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 55
4 Attach a lens. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S NIKKOR 24- 85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR. Remove the camera body cap M M/A Remove the rear lens cap OFF ON Mounting mark - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 56
Cleaning The camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering the image sensor to remove dust when the camera is turned on or off (0 448). 6 Choose a language and set the camera clock. Use the multi selector and J button to select a language and set the camera clock. When setting the camera clock, you - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 57
the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye. AF area brackets Viewfinder not in focus Viewfinder in focus The camera is now ready for use. Proceed to page 34 for information on taking photographs. 29 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 58
the control panel and viewfinder. Control panel Viewfinder Control panel L K J I H H (flashes) Viewfinder Description - Battery fully charged. - - Battery partially discharged. - d d (flashes) Low battery. Charge battery or ready spare battery. Shutter release disabled. Charge or exchange - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 59
; the card in slot 2 plays a backup or secondary role. If the default setting of Overflow is selected for Role played by card in Slot 2 (0 119) when two memory cards are inserted, the card in slot 2 will only be used when the card in slot 1 is full. The control panel shows the slot - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 60
the battery by hand. Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in and then release it (q). The card can then be removed by hand (w). D Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 61
, the control panel and viewfinder will show S. If the camera is turned off with a charged battery and no memory card inserted, S will be displayed in to release the shutter). To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to the "write" position. ❚❚ Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 62
are automatic "point-and-shoot" modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. Before proceeding, turn the camera on and select the desired mode by pressing the mode dial lock release and rotating the mode dial to i or j (the only difference - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 63
your left. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the camera as shown at right. 2 Frame the photograph. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in the AF area brackets. AF area brackets A Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 64
indicator I F H FH (flashes) Description Subject in focus. Focus point is between camera and subject. Focus point is behind subject. Camera unable to focus using autofocus. See page 131. 4 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 65
can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2. To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. A Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 307), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor for a few seconds after shooting - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 66
to delete as described on the preceding page. The location of the current image is shown by an icon at the bottom left corner of the display. dialog will be displayed; press the O (Q) button again to delete the image and return to playback. To exit without deleting the picture, press K. O - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 67
for about six seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display. The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 336). Exposure meters off Exposure meters - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 68
the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed. If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, the flash is charging; remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. 40 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 69
to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) The camera offers a choice of "scene" modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on pages 34-36. The - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 70
portraits with soft, naturallooking skin tones. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth. Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight. A Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 71
of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges). Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light. Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes, including street - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 72
. Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset. A Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Use for portraits of active pets. A Note The AF-assist illuminator turns off. 44 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 73
taken by candlelight. A Note The built-in flash turns off. Use for fields of flowers, orchards in bloom, and other landscapes featuring yellows in autumn leaves. A Note The built-in flash turns off. Use for vivid photographs of food. A Note For flash photography, press the M (Y) - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 74
Special Effects Special effects can be used when taking photographs and shooting movies. The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial R. Mode dial Main command dial Monitor % Night vision g Color sketch i Miniature effect u Selective color 1 Silhouette 2 High key 3 Low key 46 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 75
of darkness to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities. A Note Pictures may be affected by noise in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines. Manual focus can be used if the camera is unable to focus. The builtin flash turns off. The camera detects and colors outlines for - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 76
Create photos that appear to be pictures of dioramas. Works best when shooting from a high vantage point. Miniature effect movies play AF-assist illuminator turn off. All colors other than the selected colors are recorded in black and white. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 52). A Note - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 77
selected JPEG quality, while images recorded at a setting of NEF (RAW) will be recorded as fine-quality images. A g and i Modes Autofocus is not available during movie recording. The live view refresh rate will drop, together with the frame rate for continuous release mode; using autofocus during - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 78
Options Available in Live View Settings for the selected effect are adjusted in the live view display saturated. 3 Press J. Press J to exit when settings are complete. To resume viewfinder photography, press the a button. The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 79
i Miniature Effect 1 Select live view. Press the a button. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. a button 2 Position the focus point. Use the multi selector to position the focus point in the area that will be in focus and then press the shutterrelease button halfway to check - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 80
button. The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs and movies recorded in live view or using the viewfinder. ❚❚ of the object as one that will remain in the final image (the camera may have difficulty detecting unsaturated colors; choose a saturated color). To - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 81
similar hues that will be included in the final image. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that Yes. 6 Press J. Press J to exit when settings are complete. During shooting, only objects of the selected black-and-white. To resume viewfinder photography, press the a button. The selected settings - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 82
eyepiece cap before shooting (0 107). 2 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder. a button 3 Position the focus point. Position the focus point over your subject as - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 83
can be locked by pressing the A AE-L/AF-L button (0 141); focus locks while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If exposure preview is enabled, the effects of shutter speed, aperture, ISO sensitivity, and exposure compensation (0 143) can be previewed in the monitor as shown at right - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 84
X (T) button Navigation window A The Standby Timer Regardless of the setting selected for Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 336), the standby timer will not to its original value, press the button again or focus using autofocus. If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down to take a - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 85
using autofocus, rotate the focus-mode selector to AF and follow the steps below to choose autofocus and AF-area modes. For information on focusing manually moving subjects. Camera focuses AF-F continuously until shutter-release button is pressed. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 86
following AF-area modes can be selected during live view photography and movie live view: Mode Description Face-priority AF: Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects; the selected subject is indicated by a double yellow border (if multiple faces are - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 87
in Live View Photography and Movie Live View Use an AF-S lens. The desired results may not be achieved with other lenses or teleconverters. Note that in live view, autofocus is slower and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses. The focus point may sometimes be displayed - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 88
Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 132), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus. To magnify the view in the monitor for precise focus, press the X (T) button. X (T) button 60 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 89
. Highlight items using the multi selector and press 2 to view options for the highlighted item. After choosing the desired setting, press J image area Choose an image area for live view photography (0 111). Image quality Choose image quality (0 115). Image size Choose image size (0 118). Set - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 90
is enabled, the effects of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity on exposure can be previewed during live view photography. Note that the preview may not accurately reflect the final results when flash lighting is used, Active D-Lighting (0 175), High Dynamic Range (HDR; 0 177), or bracketing - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 91
is selected for Exposure preview, the exposure indicator shows the difference between the metered 94 exposure and the exposure that will be achieved at current settings. 63 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 92
The Information Display: Live View Photography To hide or display indicators in the monitor during live view photography, press the R button. Virtual horizon (0 388) Information on Information off Histogram (exposure preview only; 0 62) Framing guides 64 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 93
, or sodium lamps can be reduced using Flicker reduction (0 380), although they an option other than No limit is selected for Custom Setting c4-Monitor off delay > Live view; 0 337 camera is attached to an HDMI video device during live view photography, the camera monitor will remain on and the video - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 94
1 (movie live view). Live view selector 2 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor as it would appear in the actual movie, modified for the effects of exposure. The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 95
in movie live view: Aperture P, S - A ✔ M ✔ h, % - Other shooting - modes Shutter speed - - ✔ - - ISO sensitivity (0 322) - - ✔ - Exposure compensation Metering - - - In mode M, shutter speed can be set to values between 1/25 s and 1/4000 s (the slowest available shutter - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 96
A, and M, white balance can be set at any time by pressing the L EV in steps of 1/3 EV using exposure compensation (0 143). In autofocus mode, the camera can be refocused by pressing the The camera can record both video and sound; do not cover the microphone on the front of the camera - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 97
7 End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached, or the memory card is full. A Maximum Length The maximum length for individual movie files is 4 GB (for maximum recording times, see page 319); note that - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 98
rate, microphone sensitivity, card slot, and ISO sensitivity options are available in the movie shooting menu (0 318). Focus can be adjusted manually as described on page 60. The roles played by the J, Fn, Pv, and A AE-L/AF-L buttons can be chosen using Custom Settings f1 (OK button; 0 354), g1 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 99
the desired setting, press J to return to the P-button menu. Press the P button again to exit to the shooting display. Option Description Choose image area Choose image area for movie live view (0 76). Frame size/ frame rate Select a frame size and rate (0 319). Movie quality Choose movie - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 100
Option Description Wind noise Enable or disable wind noise reduction using the reduction built-in microphone's low-cut filter (0 321). Set Picture Control Choose a Picture Control (0 321). The Clarity parameter does not apply to movies. Destination When two memory cards are inserted, you can - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 101
that high sound levels may result in high volume; particular care should be taken when headphones are used. A See Also For information on assigning power aperture to the Fn and Pv buttons, see Custom Settings g1 (Assign Fn button, 0 370) and g2 (Assign preview button, 0 372). The Fn button can be - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 102
The Live View Display: Movie Live View q ui w e o r t y Item q "No movie" icon Description 0 Indicates that movies can not be recorded. - Volume of audio output to headphones. w Headphone volume Displayed when third-party headphones 72 are connected. e Microphone sensitivity Microphone - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 103
The Information Display: Movie Live View To hide or display indicators in the monitor during movie live view, press the R button. Virtual horizon (0 388) Information on Information off Histogram Framing guides 75 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 104
-based movie format. A a icon is displayed when the DX-based movie format is selected. The approximate size of the area at the center of the image sensor used to record photographs taken in movie live view is 35.9 × 20.2 mm when the FX-based movie format is selected and 23.5 × 13.2 mm - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 105
pressing the shutter-release button all the way down. If movie recording is in progress, recording will end and the footage recorded to that point will be saved. The photograph will be recorded at the current image area setting using a crop with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. Image quality is determined - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 106
. To use live view when the camera is connected to an HDMI-CEC device, select Off for HDMI > Device control in the setup menu (0 278). A Wireless Remote Controllers and Remote Cords If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 373), the shutter-release buttons on - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 107
progress bar. 1 icon Length Current position/total length Movie progress bar Volume The following operations can be performed: To Use Description Guide Pause Pause playback. Play Rewind/ advance J Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind/advance. Speed increases with - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 108
To Use Description Skip 10 s Rotate the main command dial one stop to See page 81 for more information. Exit /K Exit to full-frame playback. Return to shooting mode Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. A The p Icon Movies with indices (0 70) are indicated by a - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 109
Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option 9 Choose start/end point 4 Save selected frame Description Create a copy from which the opening or closing footage has been removed. Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. Trimming Movies - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 110
3 Select Choose start/end point. Press the P button, then highlight Choose start/end point and press J. P button 82 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 111
4 Choose the current frame as the new start or end point. To create a copy that begins from the current frame, highlight Start point and press J. The frames before the current frame will be removed when you save the copy. Start point To create a copy that ends at the current frame, highlight End - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 112
6 Create the copy. Once the desired frame is displayed, press 1. 7 Preview the movie. To preview the copy, highlight Preview and press J (to interrupt the preview and return to the save options menu, press 1). To abandon the current copy and return to Step 5, highlight Cancel and press J; to save - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 113
if there is insufficient space available on the memory card. Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original. A Choosing the Role of the Current Frame To make the . L (U) button A The Retouch Menu Movies can also be edited using the Edit movie option in the retouch menu (0 393). 85 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 114
Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: 1 Pause the movie on the desired frame. Play the movie back as described on page 79, pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause. Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy. 2 Choose Save selected frame. Press - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 115
Create a still copy. Press 1 to create a still copy of the current frame. 4 Save the copy. Highlight Yes and press J to create a fine-quality (0 115) JPEG copy of the selected frame. A Save Selected Frame JPEG movie stills created with the Save selected frame option can not be retouched. JPEG - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 116
. Aperture-priority auto (0 91): User chooses aperture; camera A selects shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus. Manual (0 93): User controls both shutter speed and aperture. M Set shutter speed to Bulb (A) or Time (%) for long - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 117
flexible program"). Rotate the dial to the right for large apertures (low f-numbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that "freeze and aperture settings, rotate the main command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off. A - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 118
-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. To choose a shutter speed, rotate the main command dial while the exposure meters are on. Shutter speed can be set to "v" or to values between 30 s and 1/4000 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 119
A: 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 choose an aperture between the minimum and maximum values for the lens, rotate - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 120
been specified using the Non camera (modes P and S) or the value chosen by the user (modes A and M), allowing depth of field to be previewed in the viewfinder. Pv button A Custom Setting e5-Modeling Flash This setting controls whether the built-in flash and optional flash units that support the Nikon - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 121
30 s and 1/4000 s, or the shutter can be held open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (A or %, 0 95). Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum values for the lens. Use the exposure indicators to check exposure. Sub-command dial Aperture Shutter speed Main command dial 93 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 122
only be taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used to set aperture. A The Exposure Indicators If a shutter speed other metering system are exceeded, the displays will flash. Control panel Custom Setting b2 set to 1/3 step Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by 2 EV - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 123
cord (0 443). • Time (%): Start the exposure using the shutter-release button on the camera or on an optional remote control, remote cord, the viewfinder with the supplied eyepiece cap (0 107). Nikon recommends using a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter and power connector to - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 124
dial to choose a shutter speed of "Bulb" (A). Main command dial Control panel 3 Take the photograph. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera, optional wireless remote controller or remote cord all the way down. Remove your finger from the shutterrelease button when the - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 125
dial left to choose a shutter speed of "Time" (%). Main command dial Control panel 3 Open the shutter. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or optional remote control, remote cord, or wireless remote controller all the way down. 4 Close the shutter. Repeat the operation - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 126
L3 remote control, select a remote control mode (Delayed remote, Quick-response remote, or Remote mirrorup) using the Remote control mode (ML-L3) option in the photo shooting menu (0 193). Note that if you are using an ML-L3 remote control, pictures will be taken in "Time" mode even when "Bulb"/A is - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 127
: U1 and U2 Modes Assign frequently-used settings to the U1 and U2 positions on the mode dial. Saving User Settings 1 Select a mode. Mode dial Rotate the mode dial to the desired mode. 2 Adjust settings. Make the desired adjustments to flexible program (mode P), shutter speed (modes S and - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 128
Save to U1 or Save to U2 and press 2. 5 Save user settings. Highlight Save settings and press J to assign the settings selected in Steps 1 and 2 to the mode dial position selected in Step 4. A Saved Settings Some photo and movie shooting menu settings are not stored. See pages 310 and 318 for more - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 129
rotate the mode dial to Mode dial U1 to recall the settings assigned to Save to U1, or to U2 to recall the settings assigned to Save to U2. Resetting User Settings To reset settings for U1 or U2 to default values: 1 Select Reset user settings. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Reset - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 130
3 Reset user settings. Highlight Reset and press J. 102 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 131
takes one photograph each time shutterrelease button is pressed. Continuous low speed: While shutter-release button is held down, camera records 1-6 frames per second. * Frame rate can be T chosen using Custom Setting d2 (Continuous low-speed, 0 338). Note that only one picture will be taken - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 132
other situations in which the slightest camera movement can result in blurred photographs (0 109). * Average frame rate with an EN-EL15 battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/200 s or faster, remaining settings (or in the case of T, remaining - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 133
will not turn off until all images in the buffer have been recorded. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card. A Live View If a continuous release mode is used during live view photography (0 54 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 134
-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for selfportraits. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Select self-timer mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to E. Release mode dial 106 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 135
exposure. Hold the camera firmly when removing the rubber eyecup. Rubber eyecup Eyepiece cap 4 Start the timer. Press the shutter-release button all the selftimer lamp will stop flashing. The shutter will be released about ten seconds after the timer starts. To turn the self-timer off before a - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 136
D Using the Built-in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in modes that require the flash to be raised manually, press the M shots, see Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer; 0 337). For information on controlling the beeps that sound when the self-timer is used, see Custom Setting d1 (Beep; 0 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 137
blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. To use mirror-up mode, press the release mode dial lock release and rotate the release mode dial to V (mirror up). Release mode dial lock release Release mode dial After pressing the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 138
Recording Options Image Area Choose from image areas of FX (36 × 24) 1.0× (FX format), DX (24 × 16) 1.5× (DX format), and 1.2× (30 × 20) 1.2×. See page 492 for information on the number of pictures that can be stored at different image area settings. FX format DX format (24×16) image circle DX - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 139
sensor (35.9 × 24.0 mm), producing an angle of view equivalent to a NIKKOR lens on a 35mm format camera. A 29.9 × 19.9 mm area at the center of the image sensor is used to record photographs. To calculate the approximate focal length of the lens in 35mm format, multiply by 1.2. This option is not - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 140
use with DX format cameras and have a smaller angle of view than lenses for 35mm format cameras. If Auto DX crop is off and an option other than DX (24×16) (DX format) is selected for Choose image images are played back you may notice a drop in resolution or that the edges of the picture are blacked - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 141
by pressing a control and rotating a command dial. ❚❚ The Image Area Menu 1 Select Image area. Highlight Image area in either of the shooting menus and press 2. 2 Select Choose image area. Highlight Choose image area and press 2. 3 Adjust settings. Choose an option and press J. The selected crop is - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 142
f2, Assign Fn button, 0 356), the Pv button (Custom Setting f3, Assign preview button, 0 361), or the A AE-L/AF-L button (Custom Setting f4, Assign AE-L/ AF-L button, 0 361). 2 Use the selected control to choose an image area. The image area can be selected by pressing the selected button and - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 143
can be stored on the memory card (0 492). Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality). Option File type Description Raw data from the image sensor are saved NEF (RAW) NEF without additional processing. Settings such as white balance and contrast can be adjusted - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 144
Image quality can be set by pressing the X (T) button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the information display. X (T) button Main command dial Information display A NEF (RAW) Images NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using software such as - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 145
menu and press 2. Option N Lossless compressed O Compressed Description NEF images are compressed using a reversible algorithm, reducing file size by about 20-40% with no effect on image quality. NEF images are compressed using a nonreversible algorithm, reducing file size by about 35-55% with - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 146
the X (T) button and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the information display. X (T) button Sub command Information display dial A The Photo Shooting Menu Image size can also be adjusted using the Image size option in the photo shooting menu (0 310). 118 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 147
remaining on the card with the least amount of memory. Shutter release will be disabled when either card is full. A Recording Movies When two memory cards are inserted in the camera, the slot used to record movies can be selected using the Destination option in the movie shooting menu (0 319). 119 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 148
available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 132). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 127) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 129). Autofocus To - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 149
is pressed halfway; if AF-C subject moves, camera will engage predictive focus tracking (0 122) to predict final distance to subject and adjust focus as necessary. At default settings, shutter can be released whether or not subject is in focus (release priority; 0 326). Autofocus mode can be - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 150
button is pressed halfway. This allows the camera to track focus while attempting to predict where the subject will be when the shutter is released. A See Also For information on using focus priority in continuous-servo AF, see Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 326). For information - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 151
point is selected during viewfinder photography. • Single-point AF: Select the focus point as described on page 127; the camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects. • Dynamic-area AF: Select the focus point as described on page 127. In AF-A and AF - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 152
(e.g., tennis players). If the subject leaves viewfinder, remove your finger from the shutter-release button and recompose the photograph with the subject in the selected focus point. • Group-area AF: The camera focuses using a group of focus points selected by the user, reducing the risk of the - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 153
setting is displayed in the viewfinder or control panel. AF-mode button Sub-command dial Control panel Viewfinder A 3D-tracking When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera. Consequently 3D - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 154
AF is automatically selected when manual focus is used. A See Also For information on adjusting how long the camera waits before refocusing when an object moves in front of the camera, see Custom Setting a3 (Focus tracking with lock-on, 0 328). See Custom Setting a4 (Focus point illumination, 0 329 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 155
Focus Point Selection The camera offers a choice of 51 focus points that can be used to compose photographs with the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame. Follow the steps below to choose the focus point (in group-area - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 156
manual focus-point selection is not available. A See Also For information on choosing when the focus point is illuminated, see Custom Setting a5 (AF point illumination, 0 329). For information on setting points that can be selected using the multi selector, see Custom Setting a7 (Number of focus - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 157
the final composition. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 131), focus lock can also be used to recompose the photograph after Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to initiate focus. Check that the infocus indicator (I) appears - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 158
distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance. A See Also See Custom setting c1 (Shutter-release button AE-L, 0 336) for information on using the shutter-release button to lock exposure, Custom Setting f4 (Assign AE - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 159
under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (I) may be 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, focus manually (0 132) or use focus lock (0 129) to focus on another subject at the same distance and - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 160
. This does not apply to AF-S lenses, which can be used in M mode without setting the camera focus-mode selector to M. • Manual focus lenses: Focus manually. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. Photographs - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 161
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 selected focus point, press the shutter-release and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark (E) on the camera body. - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 162
situations. Auto, scene, and special effect modes also offer an AUTO option, which allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 163
For information on choosing the ISO sensitivity step size, see Custom Setting b1 (ISO sensitivity step value; 0 333). For information on adjusting ISO sensitivity without using the W (S) button, see Custom Setting d8 (Easy ISO; 0 341). For information on using the High ISO NR option in the shooting - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 164
not be achieved at the value selected by the user (ISO sensitivity is adjusted appropriately when the flash is used). 1 Select Auto ISO sensitivity control. Select ISO sensitivity settings in the photo shooting menu, highlight Auto ISO sensitivity control and press 2. 2 Select On. Highlight On and - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 165
selected by the user). If Auto is selected, the camera will choose the minimum shutter speed based on the focal length of the lens. Press J to exit when settings are complete. When On is selected, the viewfinder and control panel show ISO AUTO. When sensitivity is altered from the value selected by - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 166
e2 (Flash shutter speed, 0 346), in which case the value selected for Custom Setting e2 will be used instead. Note that ISO sensitivity may be raised automatically when auto ISO sensitivity control is used in combination with slow sync flash modes (available with the built-in flash and the optional - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 167
matrix metering III, which does not include 3D distance information). Center-weighted: Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area (if CPU lens is attached, size of area can be Z selected using Custom Setting b5, Center-weighted area, 0 335; if non-CPU lens is attached - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 168
desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder and control panel. Z (Q) button Main command dial Control panel Viewfinder A Non-CPU Lens Data Specifying the focal length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lenses using the Non-CPU lens data option in the setup menu (0 236) allows the camera to use - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 169
focus point and press the shutterrelease button halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus point, press the A AE-L/ AF-L button to lock focus and exposure (if you are using autofocus, confirm that the in-focus indicator (I) appears in the - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 170
metering can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect. A See Also If On is selected for Custom Setting c1 (Shutter-release button AE-L, 0 336), exposure will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. For information on changing the role of the A AE-L/AF-L button, see Custom - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 171
Exposure Compensation (P, S, A, M, h, and % Modes Only) 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 (0 139). Choose from values between -5 EV ( - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 172
be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder after you release the E button. The current value for exposure compensation selected). Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. A Mode M In mode background when using a flash for foreground lighting, see Custom Setting e4 ( - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 173
In modes other than P, S, A, and M, white balance is set automatically by the camera. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources in P, 8000 K K Choose color temp. (0 152) 2500-10,000 K L Preset manual (0 155) - * All values are approximate and do not reflect fine-tuning (if - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 174
option that sets the white balance for movies to the same as that used for photographs. A Studio Flash Lighting Auto white balance may not produce the desired results with large studio flash units. Use preset manual white balance or set white balance to Flash and use fine tuning to adjust white - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 175
A Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 176
A See Also When WB bracketing is selected for Custom Setting e6 (Auto bracketing set, 0 353), the camera will create several images each time the shutter is released. White balance will be varied with each image, "bracketing" the value currently selected for white balance (0 208). 148 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 177
settings other than K (Choose color temp.), white balance can be "fine-tuned" to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image fine-tuning preset manual white balance, see page 164). 2 Fine tune white balance. Use the multi selector - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 178
to the shooting menus. ❚❚ The L (U) Button At settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the L (U) button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)-blue (B) axis (0 149; to fine-tune white balance when L is selected, use the shooting menus as described on page - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 179
cursor to B (blue) when a "warm" setting such as J (incandescent) is selected for temperature produces a greater difference in color at low color temperatures than it would at higher variation into account, and as such is the unit used in color-temperature compensation filters. E.g.: • 4000 K-3000 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 180
other light sources, take a test shot to determine if the selected value is appropriate. ❚❚ The White Balance Menu Color temperature can be selected using the White balance options in for amber-blue. Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits and press 1 or 3 to change. Value for amber (A)blue (B) axis 152 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 181
3 Select a value for green-magenta. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the G (green) or M (magenta) axis and press 1 or 3 to select a value. 4 Press J. Press J to save changes and return to the shooting menus. If a value other than 0 is selected for the green (G)-magenta (M) axis, an asterisk ("E") will be - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 182
K (Choose color temp.) is selected, the L (U) button can be used to select the color temperature, although only for the amber (A)-blue (B) axis , press the L (U) button and press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit and press 1 or 3 to change. L (U) button Sub-command dial Control panel Information display - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 183
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. The camera can store up to six values for preset manual white balance in presets d-1 through d-6. Two methods are - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 184
White Balance (Viewfinder Photography) Preset manual white balance can not be measured while you are shooting an HDR photograph (0 177) or multiple exposure (0 216), or when Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 373) and the live view selector is rotated to 1. 156 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 185
white balance. Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. The camera will measure a value for white balance and store it in the preset selected in Step 3. No photograph will be recorded; white - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 186
panel If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. A flashing b viewfinder for about six seconds. Press the shutter-release button halfway to return to Step 5 and Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 336). A Selecting a Preset Selecting Preset manual for - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 187
. 1 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. a button 2 Set white balance to L (Preset manual). Press the L (U) button and rotate the main command dial until L is displayed in the monitor. L (U) button Main command dial - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 188
. L (U) button Sub-command dial Monitor 4 Select direct measurement mode. Release the L (U) button briefly and then press the button until the L the target over a white or grey area. While L flashes in the display, use the multi selector to position the r over a white or grey area of the - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 189
6 Measure white balance. Press J or press the shutter-release button all the way down to measure white balance. The time available to measure white balance is that selected for Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay) > Live view (0 337). If the camera is unable to measure white balance, the message - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 190
selected preset. 1 Select Preset manual. Select White balance in either of the shooting menus, then highlight Preset manual and press 2. 2 Select a destination. Highlight the destination preset (d-1 to d-6) and press W (S). W (S) button 3 Choose Select image. Highlight Select image and press 2. 162 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 191
to the selected preset. If the highlighted photograph has a comment (0 384), the comment will be copied to the comment for the selected preset. A Choosing a Source Image To view the image highlighted in Step 4 full frame, press and hold the X (T) button. X (T) button 163 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 192
select another preset. A Fine-Tuning Preset Manual White Balance The selected preset can be fine balance preset, select Edit comment in the preset manual white balance menu and enter a comment as white-balance preset, select Protect in the preset manual white balance menu, then highlight On and press - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 193
. Choose for photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched. A The Movie Shooting Menu The Set Picture Control option in the movie shooting menu also offers a Same as photo settings option that sets the Picture Control for movies to the same as that used for photographs. 165 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 194
Custom Picture Controls are created through modifications to existing Picture Controls using the Manage Picture Control option in the shooting menus (0 170). Custom Picture Controls can be saved to a memory card for sharing among other cameras of the same model and compatible software (0 173). A The - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 195
(0 170) 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 desired Picture Control in the Picture Control list (0 165) and press - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 196
objects at some settings. Clarity is not applied to movies. Contrast Adjust contrast manually or select A to let the camera adjust contrast automatically (0 169). Choose the tint used in monochrome photographs (0 170). Manual adjustments Manual adjustments (non-monochrome only) (monochrome only - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 197
exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. Use a type G, E, or D lens for best results. A Switching Between Manual and Auto Press the X (T) button to switch back and forth between manual and auto (A) settings for sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation. A Custom Picture Controls - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 198
dial to choose a value in increments of 0.25. Saturation control is not available when B&W (black-and-white) is selected. Creating Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. 1 Select Manage Picture Control. Highlight - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 199
abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O (Q) button. Press J when settings are complete. 5 Select a destination. are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control; to use the default name, proceed to Step - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 200
Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu. A Manage Picture Control > Delete The Delete option in the Manage Picture Control menu can be used to delete selected custom Picture Controls when they are no longer needed. A The Original Picture Control Icon The original preset Picture Control on - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 201
NX-D (0 268), then saved to a memory card and copied to the camera. Custom Picture Controls created on the camera can be copied to a memory card for use in other D750s. Once the copies are no longer needed, they can be deleted using the Delete from card option. To copy custom Picture Controls to or - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 202
Controls can 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 preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera (0 165) can not be copied to the memory card, renamed, or deleted. The options in the Manage Picture - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 203
door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. It is most effective when used with matrix metering (0 139). Active D-Lighting off Active D-Lighting: Y Auto D "Active D-Lighting" D-Lighting option in the retouch menu (0 397) brightens shadows in images after shooting. 175 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 204
objects, or halos around dark objects. Active D-Lighting can not be used at ISO sensitivities of Hi 0.3 or above. A See Also When ADL bracketing is selected for Custom Setting e6 (Auto bracketing set, 0 353), the camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of shots (0 212). For information on - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 205
-CPU lens, a strength of Auto is equivalent to Normal). It can not be used to record NEF (RAW) images. Flash lighting, bracketing (0 202), multiple exposure (0 216), and time-lapse photography (0 229) can not be used while HDR is in effect and shutter speeds of A and % are not available. + First - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 206
difference in exposure between the two shots (HDR strength), highlight HDR strength and press 2. Highlight the desired option and press J. If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically adjust HDR strength to suit the scene. 178 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 207
while the images are combined; no photographs can be taken until recording is complete. Regardless of the option currently selected for release mode, only edges of the image will be cropped out. The desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting. Use of a tripod - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 208
Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used not only when natural lighting is inadequate but to fill in shadows and backlit subjects or to add a catch light to the subject's eyes. Auto - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 209
the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required. Not available in o mode. Auto with red-eye reduction: Use for portraits. used to capture background lighting. Use for portraits taken at night or under low light. Available in o mode. Auto slow sync: Slow shutter speeds are used - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 210
Modes In P, S, A, M, and 0 modes, the flash must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised. 1 Raise the flash. Press the M (Y) button to raise the flash. Note that if the flash - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 211
that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light. Use when you want to capture both subject and background. Not available in modes S, M, and 0. S is displayed when setting is complete. Rear-curtain sync: The flash fires just before the shutter closes - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 212
be used in the macro range of zoom lenses with a macro function. i-TTL flash control is available at ISO release modes (0 103), only one picture will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. The shutter release may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after it has been used - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 213
Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 345). When 1/250 s (Auto FP) is selected, shutter speeds as fast as 1/250 s are available with the built-in flash. A Flash Control Mode The camera supports the following i-TTL flash control modes: • i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital lens is used, distance - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 214
control mode for the built-in flash can be selected using Custom Setting e3 (Flash cntrl for built-in flash, 0 347). The information display shows the flash control mode for the built-in flash as follows: Flash sync Auto FP (0 345) i-TTL - Manual - Repeating flash - Commander mode 186 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 215
minimum f-number) is limited according to ISO sensitivity, as shown below: Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent of: 100 200 400 800 using the flash, see Custom Setting e2 (Flash shutter speed, 0 346). For information on flash control and using the built-in flash in commander mode, see Custom Setting - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 216
Flash Compensation (P, S, A, M, and h Modes Only) Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by from -3EV to +1EV in increments of 1/3 EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 217
panel and viewfinder after you release the M (Y) button. The current value for flash compensation can be confirmed by pressing the M (Y) button. Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0.0. Flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. A Optional Flash - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 218
for any changes in ISO sensitivity and aperture. To use FV lock: 1 Assign FV lock to a camera control. Select FV lock as the "press" option for Custom Setting f2 (Assign Fn button Focus. Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. 190 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 219
output will be locked at this level and FV lock icons (e) will appear in the viewfinder. 5 Recompose the photograph. 6 Take the photograph. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. If desired, additional pictures can be taken without - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 220
with the built-in flash when TTL is selected for Custom Setting e3 (Flash cntrl for built-in flash, 0 347). A Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units FV lock is also available with optional flash units in TTL and (where supported) monitor pre-flash AA and monitor pre-flash A flash control modes - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 221
mirror-up raise mirror, again to release shutter and take photograph. Prevents blur caused by camera moving when mirror is raised. 7 Off The shutter can not be released using the ML-L3. 3 Frame the photograph. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 193 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 222
is used, the release mode selected with the release mode dial (0 103) is ignored in favor of the option selected for Remote control mode (ML-L3) in the shooting menu. D Before Using Optional ML-L3 Remote Controls Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 223
Using the Built-in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in manual camera will only respond to the ML-L3 shutter-release support red-eye reduction, the red-eye reduction lamp will light for about one second before the shutter is released time selected for Custom Setting c5 (Remote on duration - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 224
Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 373), the ML-L3 can not be used when the live view selector is choosing the length of time the camera will remain in stand-by mode waiting for a signal from the remote control, see Custom Setting c5 (Remote on duration (ML-L3 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 225
or WR-T10 wireless remote controller. For example, a WR-1 can be connected to the accessory terminal for use as a receiver, allowing camera settings to be changed or the shutter to be released remotely by another WR-1 acting as a transmitter. WR-R10/WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers When a WR-R10 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 226
Option 0 Option 0 Choose image area 110 Assign Fn button 356 Set Picture Control 165 Assign preview button 361 Active D-Lighting 175 Assign AE-L/AF-L button 361 HDR (high dynamic range) 177 Long exposure NR 317 Remote control mode (ML-L3) 193 High ISO - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 227
panel turns off briefly W (S) button while settings are reset. E button Option Image quality Image size White balance Fine tuning Picture Control settings 1 HDR (high dynamic range) ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity P, S, A, M Other modes Auto ISO sensitivity control Remote control mode (ML - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 228
Option Autofocus (viewfinder) Autofocus mode % Other modes AF-area mode n, x, 0, 1, 2, 3 m, w i, j, k, l, p, o, r, s, t, u, v, y, z, g, u, P, S, A, M Autofocus (live view/movie) Autofocus mode AF-area mode m, r, w, %, g, u, 1, 2, 3, P, S, A, M n, 0 i, j, k, l, p, o, s, t, u, v, x, y, z Focus point 4 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 229
Option Default 0 Flash mode i, k, p, n, w, g Auto s Auto+red-eye reduction 181, o Auto+slow sync 183 0, P, S, A, M Fill flash FV lock Off 190 Multiple exposure Off 6 216 Flexible program Off 89 + NEF (RAW) Off 357 1 Current Picture Control only. 2 HDR strength is not reset. - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 230
), or white balance slightly with each shot, "bracketing" the current value. Choose in situations in which it is difficult to set exposure, flash level (i-TTL and, where supported, auto aperture flash control modes only; see pages 185, 347, and 435), white balance, or Active D-Lighting and there is - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 231
information display and control panel. Number of shots D button Main command dial Exposure and flash bracketing indicator Information display At settings other than zero, a M icon is displayed in the control panel. D appears in the viewfinder, while the information display provides a bracketing - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 232
and rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment. Exposure increment D button Sub-command dial Information display At default settings, the size of the increment can be chosen from 0.3 (1/3), 0.7 (2/3), 1, 2, and 3 EV. The bracketing programs with an increment of 0.3 (1/3) EV are - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 233
Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by after first shot A See Also For information on choosing the size of the increment, see Custom Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl, 0 333). For information on choosing the order in which bracketing - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 234
will resume the next time the shutter-release button is pressed. In self-timer mode, the camera will take the number of shots selected in Step 2 on page 203 each time the shutter-release button is pressed, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Selftimer) > Number of shots (0 337 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 235
is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control (0 136) in modes P, S, and A, the camera will automatically vary ISO sensitivity for optimum exposure when the limits of the camera exposure system are exceeded; in mode M, the camera will first use auto ISO sensitivity control - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 236
❚❚ White Balance Bracketing The camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. For more information on white balance, see page 145. 1 Select white balance bracketing. Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set. 2 Choose the number of shots - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 237
3 Select a white balance increment. Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose from increments of 1 (5 mired; 0 151), 2 (10 mired), or 3 (15 mired). The B value indicates the amount of blue, the A value the amount of amber (0 149). White balance increment D button Sub-command - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 238
icon for the affected card will flash in the control panel, a flashing j icon will appear in the viewfinder as shown at right, and the shutter release will be disabled. Shooting can begin when a new memory card is inserted. 210 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 239
Bracketing White balance bracketing is not available at an image quality of NEF (RAW). Selecting NEF (RAW), NEF released, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Selftimer) > Number of shots (0 337). If the camera is turned off while the memory card access lamp is lit, the camera - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 240
❚❚ ADL Bracketing The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. For more information on Active D-Lighting, see page 175. 1 Select ADL bracketing. Choose ADL bracketing for Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set. 2 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the D button, rotate the main - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 241
at a selected value. Choose three to five shots to take a series of photographs with Active D-Lighting set to Off, Low, and Normal (three shots), Off, Low, Normal, and High (four shots), or Off, Low, Normal, High, and Extra high (five shots). If you choose more than two shots, proceed to Step - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 242
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-byshot according to the bracketing program selected. A bracketing progress indicator is displayed while bracketing is in effect. A segment will disappear - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 243
will resume the next time the shutter-release button is pressed. In self-timer mode, the camera will take the number of shots selected in Step 2 on page 212 each time the shutter-release button is pressed, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Selftimer) > Number of shots (0 337 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 244
in a single photograph. Multiple exposures can make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor to produce colors noticeably superior to those between exposures of more than 30 s, extend the meter-off delay using Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 336). The maximum interval between exposures is - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 245
2 Select a mode. Highlight Multiple exposure mode and press 2. Highlight one of the following and press J. • To take a series of multiple exposures, select 6 On (series). Multiple exposure shooting will continue until you select Off for Multiple exposure mode. • To take one multiple exposure, select - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 246
displayed. Highlight an option and press J. • On: Gain is adjusted according to number of exposures actually recorded (gain for each exposure is set to 1/2 for 2 exposures, 1/3 for 3 exposures, etc.). • Off: Gain is not adjusted when recording multiple exposure. Note that photographs may be affected - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 247
, the camera will automatically record the number of exposures selected in Step 3 on page 218, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 ( Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer) > Interval between shots. In other release modes, one photograph will be taken each time the shutter-release button - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 248
will be adjusted to reflect the number of exposures actually recorded. Note that shooting will end automatically if: • A two-button reset is performed (0 199) • The camera is turned off • The battery is exhausted • Pictures are deleted 220 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 249
metering, exposure, shooting mode, focal length, date of recording and camera orientation) is for the first shot in the for multiple exposure mode, multiple exposure shooting will also end automatically). A Other Settings While a multiple exposure is being shot, memory cards can not be formatted - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 250
Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. D Before Shooting Select a release mode other than self-timer (E) and V when using the interval timer. Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 251
timer settings. Choose a start option, interval, number of shots per interval, and exposure smoothing option. • To choose a start option: Highlight Start options and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. To start shooting immediately, select Now. To start shooting at a chosen date and - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 252
for each interval will be taken at the rate chosen for Custom Setting d2 (Continuous low-speed, 0 338). • To enable or disable exposure smoothing: Highlight camera to adjust exposure to match previous shot in modes other than M (note that exposure smoothing only takes effect in mode M if auto ISO - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 253
is released, the shutter speed and aperture will be displayed until the standby timer expires). Pictures can be played back while interval timer photography is in progress. The monitor will turn off automatically about four seconds before each interval. Note that changing camera settings while - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 254
Restart and press J. Starting at a Specified Time For Start options, highlightChoose start day and start time and press 2. Choose a starting date and time and press J. Highlight Restart and press J. ❚❚ Ending Interval Timer Shooting To end interval timer photography and resume normal shooting - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 255
time needed to record images may vary from one interval to the next, the time between the end of one interval and the beginning of the next may vary. If shooting can not proceed at current settings (for example, if a shutter speed of A or % is currently selected in manual exposure mode, the interval - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 256
of the release mode selected, the camera will take the specified number of shots at each interval. A Bracketing Adjust bracketing settings before starting interval timer photography. If exposure, flash, or ADL bracketing is active while interval timer photography is in effect, the camera will take - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 257
currently selected in the movie shooting menu (0 318). For information on the image area used for time-lapse movies, see page 76. A Before Shooting Before beginning time-lapse photography, take a test shot at current settings (framing the photo in the viewfinder for an accurate exposure preview) and - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 258
2 Adjust time-lapse photography settings. Choose an interval, total shooting time, and exposure smoothing option. • To choose the interval between frames: Highlight Interval and press 2. • To choose the total shooting - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 259
than M (note that exposure smoothing only takes effect in mode M if auto ISO sensitivity control is on). 3 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. Timelapse photography starts after about 3 s. The camera takes photographs at the selected interval for the selected shooting time. When complete - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 260
is active. Note that because shutter speed and the time needed to record the image to the memory card may vary from shot to shot, the interval between a than the shooting time). Time-lapse photography may end if camera controls are used or settings are changed or HDMI cable is connected. A movie will - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 261
be about two seconds long. The maximum length for movies recorded using timelapse photography is 20 minutes. Length recorded/ maximum length Memory card can be viewed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. Regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 336), the - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 262
press the M (Y) button to raise the flash before shooting begins. A Release Mode Regardless of the release mode selected, the camera will take one shot at each interval. The self-timer can not be used. A See Also For information on setting a beep to sound when time-lapse photography is complete, see - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 263
used in modes A and M, with aperture set using the lens aperture ring. By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to the following CPU lens functions. If the focal length of the lens is known: • Power zoom can be used flash unit supports AA use - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 264
The camera can store data for up to nine non-CPU lenses. To enter or edit data for Highlight Focal length (mm) or Maximum aperture and press 4 or 2 to edit the highlighted item. 4 Save settings and exit. Press J. The specified focal length and aperture will be stored under the chosen lens number. 236 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 265
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 lens. A Teleconverters and Zoom Lenses The maximum aperture for teleconverters is the combined maximum aperture of the teleconverter and the lens. Note that lens - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 266
To recall lens data when using a non-CPU lens: 1 Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control. Select Choose non-CPU lens number as the "Press + command dials" option for a camera control in the Custom Settings menu (0 323). Non-CPU lens number selection can be assigned to the Fn button - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 267
's accessory terminal (0 443) using the cable supplied with the GP-1/GP-1A, allowing information on the camera's current position to be recorded when photographs are taken. Turn the camera off before connecting the GP-1/ GP-1A; for more information, see the GP-1/GP-1A manual. ❚❚ Setup Menu Options - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 268
Universal Time (UTC) UTC data is provided by the GPS device and is independent of the camera clock. A The o Icon Connection status is shown by the o icon: • o (static): The camera has established communication with GP-1/GP-1A. Photo information for pictures taken while this icon is displayed - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 269
photographs View photo information Return to shooting mode Play movie Use Description Press 2 to view photographs in order recorded, 4 or 3 to view information about current photograph (0 246). Press the shutter-release button / K halfway or press the K button to exit to shooting mode - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 270
307), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting (because the camera is already in the correct orientation, images are not rotated automatically during image review). In continuous release modes, display begins when shooting ends, with the first photograph in the current - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 271
Thumbnail playback Calendar playback Use Description Use multi selector to highlight images for full-frame playback, playback zoom (0 255), deletion (0 258), or protection (0 257). J Press J to display the highlighted image full frame. Press the shutter-release button / K halfway or press - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 272
Use Description Press W (S) or J button in W (S)/J date list to place cursor in thumbnail list. Press W (S) again to return to date list. • Date to zoom in on highlighted picture. Highlight dates/ Highlight images • Date list: Highlight date. • Thumbnail list: Highlight picture. Toggle - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 273
list the folders on the selected card, then highlight a folder and press P button J to view the pictures in the highlighted folder. • Retouch (photographs only): Use the options in the retouch menu (0 393) to create a retouched copy of the current photograph. • Edit movie (movies only): Edit movies - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 274
). Location data are only displayed if a GP-1/GP-1A was used when the photo was taken (0 239). 1/12 1/12 NIKON D750 100ND750 DSC_0001. JPG 15/04/2014 10: 02: 28 NORMAL 6016x4016 File information None (image only) 1/ 4000 F2. 8 -1. 3 +1. 0 Hi 0. 3 85mm SLOW 0, 0 100ND750 DSC_0001. JPG 15 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 275
257 8 Image size 118 2 Retouch indicator 393 9 Image area 110 3 Upload marking 290 10 Time of recording 28, 381 4 Focus point 1, 2 127 11 Date of recording Image quality 115 1 Displayed only if Focus point is selected for Playback display options (0 302). 2 If photograph was taken using - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 276
❚❚ Highlights 1 2 3 1 Image highlights * 3 Current channel * 2 Folder number-frame number 311 *Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for the current channel. Hold W (S) button and press 4 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 277
❚❚ RGB Histogram 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 1 Image highlights * 2 Folder number-frame number 311 3 White balance 145 Color temperature 152 White balance fine-tuning 149 Preset manual 155 5 Histogram (RGB channel). In all histograms, horizontal axis gives pixel brightness, vertical axis number - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 278
only the data for the portion of the image visible in the monitor. A Histograms Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications. Some sample histograms are shown below: If the image contains objects with a wide range of brightnesses, the - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 279
SYNC MODE : S LOW , :M: TTL, +3. 0 A : TTL, +3. 0 B : --- C : --- N I KON D750 100-1 11 12 ISO sensitivity 1 134 Flash compensation 188 3 Exposure compensation ...........143 10 Camera name Optimal exposure tuning 2 .......336 11 Image 0 HUE :0 N I KON D750 100-1 13 White balance 145 14 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 280
KON D750 100-1 16 High ISO noise reduction.......... 317 19 Vignette control 315 Long exposure noise 20 Retouch history 393 reduction 317 21 Image comment taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on. 2 Displayed if Custom Setting b6 (Fine-tune optimal exposure, 0 336) has been set to a value - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 281
❚❚ Location Data*(0 239) 1 2 3 4 LAT I TUDE LONG I TUDE ALT I TUDE T I ME (UTC) :N : 35º 35. 971' :E : 139º 43. 696' : 35m : 15 / 04 / 2014 : 10 : 02 : 28 N I KON D750 1 Latitude 2 Longitude * Data for movies are for start of recording. 100-1 3 Altitude 4 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) 253 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 282
quality 115 27 White balance 145 10 Image size 118 Color temperature 152 11 Image area 110 White balance fine-tuning ... 149 12 File name 313 Preset manual 155 13 Time of recording 28, 381 28 Flash compensation 188 14 Folder name 311 Commander mode 348 15 Date of recording 28 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 283
: X (T) button To Zoom in or out View other areas of image Use Description Press X (T) to zoom 36 × 24 X (T)/ (3 : 2) format W (S) images in to maximum of approximately 38 × (large images), 28 × (medium images) or 19 × (small images). Press W (S) to zoom out. While photo is zoomed in - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 284
To Select faces View other images Return to shooting mode Use Description Faces detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in Playback zoom is cancelled when a movie is displayed. Press the shutter-release button halfway or / K press the K button to exit to shooting mode. 256 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 285
the current picture from accidental deletion. Protected files are marked with a P icon and can not be deleted using the O (Q) button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 375). To remove protection from a picture so - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 286
in the thumbnail list, press the O (Q) button. To delete multiple selected photographs, all photographs taken on a selected date, or all photographs in the current playback folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. Note that pictures that are - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 287
you can delete all photographs taken on a selected date by highlighting the date in the date list and pressing the O (Q) button (0 244). A See Also The After delete option in the playback menu determines whether the next image or the previous image is displayed after an image is deleted (0 307). 259 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 288
the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Q Selected n Select date Description Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures taken on a selected date (0 261). R All Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 289
dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. ❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date 1 Select dates. Highlight a date and press 2 to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date. Selected dates are marked with a M icon. Repeat as desired to select additional - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 290
use the latest version of ViewNX 2, which is available for download from the websites listed on page xxiii, as earlier versions that do not support the D750 may fail to transfer NEF (RAW) images not available in the European release). q Select region (if required) w Select language e Click Next 262 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 291
the installer. Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions. 3 Exit the installer. Windows Click Install Mac Click Yes Click OK 4 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. A Viewing the Nikon Website To visit the Nikon website after installing ViewNX 2, select All Programs > Link - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 292
pixels or more recommended) • Color: 24-bit color (True Color) or more Interface Built-in USB port required. Software may not function as expected if camera is connected via USB hub. * See the websites listed on page xxiii for the latest information on - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 293
or more recommended) • Color: 24-bit color (millions of colors) or more Interface Built-in USB port required. Software may not function as expected if camera is connected via USB hub. * See the websites listed on page xxiii for the latest information on - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 294
Reliable Power Source To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged. A 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. D During Transfer Do - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 295
below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File. A Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 may display an AutoPlay prompt when the camera is connected. Tap or click the - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 296
information on using ViewNX 2. A Capture NX-D Use Nikon's Capture NX-D software to retouch photos or to change settings for NEF (RAW) pictures and save them in other formats. Capture NX-D also offers an Image Dust Off feature that removes image artifacts caused by dust inside the camera. Capture NX - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 297
units and wireless transmitters support the following modes: Mode FTP upload Image transfer Camera control HTTP server Function Upload existing photos and movies to a computer or ftp server, or upload new photos as they are taken. Control the camera using optional Camera Control Pro 2 software and - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 298
in the Options menu. D HTTP Server Mode The camera can not be used to record or view movies in HTTP server mode. A WT-5 Wireless Transmitters The principal differences between the WT-5 and WT-5A/B/C/D/E is in the number of channels supported; unless otherwise stated, all references to the the WT - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 299
can not be selected for printing. JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) images can be created using the NEF (RAW) processing option in the retouch menu (0 406). A Printing Via Direct USB Connection Be sure the battery is fully charged or use an optional AC adapter and power connector. When taking photographs to - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 300
supported by the current printer are listed; to use the default option, select Printer default). After selecting an option, press J to return to the printer settings to print the times and dates of recordings on photos. and use the multi selector to position the crop. Note that print quality may - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 301
3 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J. A See Also See page 476 for information on what to do if an error occurs during printing. 273 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 302
set the number of prints to zero. • Select date: Print one copy of all the pictures taken on selected dates. Press 1 or 3 to highlight dates and press 2 to select or deselect. To view the pictures taken on the selected date, press W (S). Use only the first 256 images will be printed. A warning will - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 303
order option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders" for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF (0 488). 1 Choose DPOF print order > Select/ set. Select DPOF print order in the playback menu, then highlight Select/set and press 2 (to remove all photographs - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 304
" to modify and print the current order (0 274). DPOF print date and shooting data options are not supported when printing via direct USB connection; to print the date of recording on photographs in the current print order, use the PictBridge Time stamp option. The DPOF print order option can not - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 305
used to connect the camera to highdefinition video devices. Always turn the camera camera on and press the K button. During playback, images will be displayed on the television screen. Volume can be adjusted using television controls; the camera controls can not be used. A Television Playback Use - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 306
option in the setup menu (0 374) controls output resolution and other advanced HDMI options, and can also be used to enable the camera for remote control from devices that support HDMI-CEC (High-Definition Multimedia Interface- Consumer Electronics Control, a standard that allows HDMI devices to be - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 307
range Output display size Live view onscreen display Dual monitor Description Auto is recommended in most situations. If the camera is unable to determine the correct RGB video signal output range for the HDMI device, you can choose from the following options: • Limited range: For devices with - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 308
Live View When the camera is connected via an HDMI cable, HDMI displays can be used for live view photography and movie live view (0 65, 78). Note that if 1920 × 1080; 60p is selected for the Frame size/frame rate in the movie shooting menu (0 319), the selected setting will only be reflected - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 309
others on the Internet. Pictures can also be uploaded from the camera to the smart device (0 289). Download pictures Share pictures Remote control See the Wireless Mobile Utility manual for details (0 283). A Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is available with the D750 only. The D750 (K) does not support Wi-Fi. 281 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 310
Android or iOS smart device. Instructions for accessing the camera vary with the type of connection used by the smart device. Android • Push-button WPS: If the smart device supports push-button WPS (i.e., has a WPS button connection option in its Wi-Fi settings menu), you can use this easy method to - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 311
the Google Play service, the App Store, or another app marketplace and search for "Wireless Mobile Utility". For more information, see the instructions provided with the smart device. 2 Install the app. Read the app description and install the app. A pdf manual for - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 312
Wi-Fi to activate. 2 Connect. Enable WPS button connections on the camera and smart device: • Camera: Highlight Network settings and press 2. Highlight Push-button WPS and press 2 to ready the camera for a WPS connection. The camera will wait about two minutes for a WPS connection request from the - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 313
. The main dialog will be displayed. PIN Entry (Android Only) 1 Enable the camera's built-in Wi-Fi. Highlight Wi-Fi in the setup menu and press 2. Highlight Wi-Fi to activate. 2 Select Network settings > PIN-entry WPS. Highlight Network settings and press 2. Highlight PIN-entry WPS and press 2. 285 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 314
Enter the PIN displayed by the smart device. Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits and press 1 or 3 to change. Press J when entry is complete. device. The main dialog will be displayed. SSID (Android and iOS) 1 Enable the camera's built-in Wi-Fi. Highlight Wi-Fi in the setup menu and press 2. Highlight - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 315
2 Display the camera SSID. Highlight Network settings and press 2. Highlight View SSID and press 2. 3 Select the camera SSID. Select the camera SSID in the list of networks displayed by the smart device. 4 Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device. - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 316
Read the warnings on pages xxiv to xxvi before using the Wi-Fi function. To disable Wi-Fi in settings in which its use is prohibited, select Wi-Fi > Network connection > Disable in the camera setup menu. Note that Eye-Fi cards can not be used while Wi-Fi is enabled and that the standby - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 317
to select photos for upload to the smart device. Movies can not be selected for upload. Selecting Individual Pictures for Upload 1 Select an image. Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback. 2 Display playback options. Press the P button. P button 289 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 318
3 Choose Select to send to smart device/deselect. Highlight Select to send to smart device/deselect and press J. Pictures selected for upload are indicated by a & icon; to deselect, display or highlight the image and repeat Steps 2 and 3. 290 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 319
for Upload To change the upload status of multiple pictures, use the Wi-Fi > Select to send to smart device the setup menu, then highlight Select to send to smart device and press 2. 2 Select pictures. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures and press W (S) to select or deselect (to view the - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 320
Menu Guide Defaults The default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below. For information on two-button resets, see page 199. ❚❚ Playback Menu Defaults Option Playback folder (0 300) Image review (0 307) After delete (0 307) Rotate tall (0 308) Slide show (0 308) Image type (0 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 321
balance (0 145) Fine-tuning (0 149) Choose color temp. (0 152) Preset manual (0 155) Set Picture Control (0 165) Color space (0 314) Active D-Lighting (0 175) P, 317) High ISO NR (0 317) ISO sensitivity settings (0 134) ISO sensitivity (0 134) P, S, A, M Other modes Auto ISO sensitivity control (0 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 322
quality (0 320) Microphone sensitivity (0 320) Frequency response (0 320) Wind noise reduction (0 321) Image area (0 76) Choose image area (0 111) Auto DX crop (0 111) White balance (0 321) Fine-tuning (0 149) Choose color temp. (0 152) Preset manual (0 155) Set Picture Control (0 321) High ISO - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 323
Settings Menu Defaults * Option a1 AF-C priority selection (0 326) a2 AF-S priority selection (0 327) a3 Focus tracking with lock-on (0 328) a4 Focus point illumination (0 329) Manual -weighted metering Spot metering Highlight-weighted metering Default Release Focus 3 (Normal) On Off g (Squares - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 324
between shots c4 Monitor off delay (0 337) Playback Menus Information display Image review Live view c5 Remote on duration (ML-L3) (0 337) d1 Beep (0 338) Volume Pitch d2 Continuous low-speed (0 338) d3 Max. continuous release (0 339) d4 Exposure delay mode (0 339) d5 Flash warning (0 339) d6 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 325
Entire frame On AE & flash MTR > under > over Select center focus point Thumbnail on/off Select center focus point None Choose image area Preview None AE/AF lock None Exposure compensation: U Shutter speed/aperture: U Exposure setting: Off Autofocus setting: Off Sub-command dial Off 10 frames 297 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 326
Option Default f6 Release button to use dial (0 365) No f7 Slot empty release lock (0 365) Enable release f8 Reverse indicators (0 366) f9 Assign movie record button (0 366) Press + Press AE/AF lock g4 Assign shutter button (0 373) Take photos * Default settings restored with Reset custom - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 327
Menu Defaults Option Save user settings (0 99) Save to U1 Save to U2 Monitor brightness (0 376) Monitor color balance (0 377) Clean image sensor (0 448) Clean at startup/shutdown (0 449) Flicker reduction (0 380) Time zone and date (0 381) Daylight saving time Auto image rotation (0 382) HDMI (0 278 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 328
playback menu contains the following options: Option 0 Option 0 Delete 260 Image review 307 Playback folder 300 After delete 307 Hide image 301 Rotate tall 308 Playback display options 302 Slide show 308 Copy image (s) 303 DPOF print order 275 A See Also Menu defaults are listed - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 329
G button ➜ D playback menu Hide or reveal pictures. Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide image menu and can only be deleted by formatting the memory card. Option Select/set Select date Deselect all Description Hide or reveal selected pictures. Selecting this option displays a list of - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 330
2 Select pictures. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X/T button) and - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 331
memory card to another. This option is only available when two memory cards are inserted in the camera. Option Select source Select image(s) Select destination folder Copy image(s)? Description Choose card from which pictures will be copied. Select pictures to be copied. Select destination folder - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 332
selection. Before going on to select or deselect individual images, you can mark all or all protected images in the folder for copying by choosing Select all images or Select protected images. To mark only individually selected images for copying, choose Deselect all before proceeding. 6 Select - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 333
7 Choose Select destination folder. Highlight Select destination folder and press 2. 8 Select a destination folder. To enter a folder number, choose Select folder by number, enter the number (0 311), and press J. If the folder with the selected number does not already exist, a new folder will be - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 334
dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. Press J again to exit when copying is complete. D Copying Images Images will not be copied if there is insufficient space on the destination card. Be sure the battery is fully charged before copying movies. If the destination folder contains an - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 335
Image Review G button ➜ D playback menu Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting. If Off is selected, pictures can only be displayed by pressing the K button. After Delete G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the picture displayed after an image - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 336
" (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback. Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review. Option On Off Description "Tall" (portrait-orientation) pictures are automatically - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 337
. View additional photo info Change or hide photo info displayed (still images only; 0 246). Pause Raise/lower volume Exit to playback menu Exit End show and exit to playback mode. Exit to shooting mode Press shutter-release button halfway to return to shooting mode. The dialog shown at right - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 338
) 177 Role played by card in Slot 2 119 Vignette control 315 Image quality 115 Auto distortion control 316 Image size 118 Long exposure NR 317 Image area * 110 High ISO NR 317 JPEG compression 117 ISO sensitivity settings 134 NEF (RAW) recording 117 Remote control mode (ML-L3)* 193 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 339
shooting menu Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored. ❚❚ Selecting Folders by Folder displayed. 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 The card used for new folders depends on the option currently selected for - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 340
3 Save changes and exit. Press J to complete the operation and return to the main menu (to exit without choosing the storage folder, press the G button). If a folder with the specified number does not already exist, a new folder will be created. Subsequent photographs will be stored in the selected - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 341
-release images. A Startup Time Additional time may be required for camera used: ".NEF" for NEF (RAW) images, ".JPG" for JPEG images, ".MOV" for movies, and ".NDF" for dust off reference data. In each pair of photographs recorded at image-quality settings of NEF (RAW)+JPEG, the NEF and JPEG images - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 342
require applications, displays, and printers that support color management. A Color Space ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Nikon's Capture NX-D software (0 268) automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs created with this camera. Results can not be guaranteed with third-party - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 343
, shooting conditions, and type of lens, JPEG images may exhibit noise (fog) or variations in peripheral brightness, while custom Picture Controls and preset Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings may not produce the desired effect. Take test shots and view the results in the - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 344
and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses excluded); results are not guaranteed with other lenses. Before using auto distortion control with DX lenses, select On for Auto DX crop or choose an image area of DX (24×16) as described on page 110; selecting other options may result in heavily - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 345
in the shutter speed/aperture displays and pictures can not be taken (if the camera is turned off before processing is complete, the picture will be saved but noise reduction will not be performed). In continuous release mode, frame rates will slow and while photographs are being processed, the - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 346
shooting menu* 318 Image area * 76 File naming 313 White balance 321 Destination 319 Set Picture Control 321 Frame size/frame rate 319 Manage Picture Control * 170 Movie quality 320 High ISO NR 317 Microphone sensitivity 320 Movie ISO sensitivity settings 322 Frequency response 320 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 347
Size/Frame Rate G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose from the following options: Option 1 Maximum bit rate (Mbps) (★ high quality/ normal 2) Maximum length (★ high quality/ normal 2) v/y 1920 × 1080; 60p w/z 1920 × 1080; 50p 42/24 10 min./20 min. o/1 1920 × 1080; 30p p/2 1920 × 1080 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 348
size/frame rate (0 319), Movie quality determines the movie recording bit rate and maximum length. Choose from High quality and Normal. Microphone Sensitivity G to turn sound recording off; to select microphone sensitivity manually, select Manual sensitivity and choose a sensitivity. A The 2 Icon - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 349
➜ 1 movie shooting menu Select On to enable the low-cut filter for the built-in microphone (optional stereo microphones the white balance for movies (0 145). Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos. Set Picture Control G button ➜ 1 movie shooting menu Choose a - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 350
menu Adjust the following ISO sensitivity settings: • ISO sensitivity (mode M): Choose the ISO sensitivity for mode M from values between ISO 100 and Hi 2. Auto ISO sensitivity control is used in other shooting modes. • Auto ISO control (mode M): Select On for auto ISO sensitivity control in mode - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 351
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. Main menu Custom Setting groups Reset custom settings (0 326) 323 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 352
Settings are available: Custom Setting 0 Reset custom settings AF-assist illuminator 332 b Metering/exposure b1 ISO sensitivity step value 333 b2 EV steps for Shooting/display d1 Beep 338 d2 Continuous low-speed 338 d3 Max. continuous release 339 d4 Exposure delay mode 339 d5 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 353
flash 353 e6 Auto bracketing set 353 e7 Bracketing order 354 f Controls f1 OK button 354 f2 Assign Fn button 356 f3 Assign preview button 361 f4 Assign AE-L/AF-L button 361 f5 Customize command dials 363 f6 Release button to use dial 365 f7 Slot empty release lock 365 f8 Reverse - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 354
: AF-C Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography (0 121), this option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority). Option - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 355
➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-S is selected for viewfinder photography (0 121), 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). Option G Release F Focus Description - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 356
Settings menu This option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject when AF-C is selected or continuous-servo autofocus is selected when the camera mode. The camera immediately adjusts focus when the distance to the subject changes. Use when photographing - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 357
a4: Focus Point Illumination G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose from the following focus point display options. Option Description Manual focus mode Choose On to display the active focus point in manual focus mode, Off to display the focus point only during focus point selection. Choose - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 358
Point Wrap-Around G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether focus-point selection "wraps around . a7: Number of Focus Points G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the number of focus points available for manual focuspoint selection. Option B 51 points Description Choose from the 51 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 359
button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether separate focus points can be selected for "wide" (landscape) orientation, for "tall" (portrait) orientation with the camera rotated 90 ° clockwise, and for "tall" orientation with the camera rotated 90 ° counterclockwise. Select No to use the same focus - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 360
AF-assist Illuminator G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the built-in AF-assist . The AF-assist illuminator does not light to assist the focus operation. The camera may not be able to focus using autofocus when lighting is poor. A The AF-Assist Illuminator The AF-assist illuminator - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 361
b: Metering/Exposure b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select the increments used when making adjustments to ISO sensitivity (0 134). If possible, the current ISO sensitivity setting is maintained when the step value is changed. If the current setting is not available - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 362
button are not reset). As above, except that the exposure compensation On value selected using the command dial is not reset when the camera turns off or the standby timer expires. Off Exposure compensation is set by pressing the E button and rotating the main command dial. A Change Main/Sub - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 363
b3 (Easy exposure compensation) can not be used with Custom Setting d8 (Easy ISO, 0 341). Adjustments to either of these items reset the remaining item; a message is displayed when the item is reset. b4: Matrix Metering G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose M Face detection on to enable face - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 364
Optimal Exposure G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Use this option to fine-tune the exposure value selected by the camera. Exposure can be fine-tuned separately the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. c2: Standby timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose how long the camera continues - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 365
; defaults to 10 minutes). Choose a shorter monitor-off delay for longer battery life. c5: Remote on Duration (ML-L3) G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose how long the camera will remain on stand-by in remote release mode (0 193). If no operations are performed for the selected period, remote - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 366
d1: Beep G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the pitch and volume of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses using single-servo AF (AF-S or when single-servo AF is selected for AF-A; 0 121), when focus locks during live view photography, while the release timer is counting down in - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 367
on the capacity of the memory buffer. d4: Exposure Delay Mode G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu In situations where the slightest camera movement can blur pictures, select 1 s, 2 s, or 3 s to delay shutter release until one, two, or three seconds after the mirror is raised. d5: Flash Warning - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 368
Settings menu 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 -release button will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken. Choose Reset for Custom Setting d6 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 369
Settings menu If Auto (v) is selected, the color of the lettering in the information display (0 12) will automatically 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 (w; black - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 370
➜ A Custom Settings menu If Off is selected, the control panel backlight (LCD illuminator) will only light while the power switch is rotated toward D. If On is selected, the control panel will be illuminated whenever the standby timer is active (0 39). Select Off for increased battery life. 342 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 371
only be used if no alternative is available and then only at warmer temperatures. The camera shows the level of AA batteries as follows: Control panel L H H (flashes) Viewfinder - d d (flashes) Description Batteries fully charged. Low battery. Ready fresh batteries. Shutter release disabled - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 372
button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the battery in the camera or the batteries in the battery pack are used first when an optional MB-D16 battery pack is attached. Note that if the MB-D16 is powered by an optional AC adapter and power connector, the AC adapter will be used regardless of - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 373
435). If the built-in flash or other flash units are used, shutter speed is set to 1/250 s. When the camera shows a shutter speed of 1/250 s in mode P or High-Speed 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 D750 | Product Manual - Page 374
range will nevertheless be greater than that obtained at the same speeds with Auto FP. e2: Flash Shutter Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines the slowest shutter speed available when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye reduction in mode P or A (regardless of the - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 375
effect (0 347). Use the built-in flash as a master flash controlling remote optional flash units in one or more groups (0 348). ❚❚ Manual Choose a flash level. Flash level is stated in fractions of full power: at full power, the built-in flash has a Guide Number of 12/ 39 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 376
, Custom Setting e3 changes to Optional flash, allowing the flash control mode for the optional flash unit to be selected from TTL and Manual (the 20, 25 1/128 2-10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 ❚❚ Commander Mode Use the built-in flash as a master flash controlling one or more remote optional flash units in - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 377
flash). When an optional SB-500 flash unit is attached, this option changes to Optional flash and is used to choose a flash mode for the SB-500. Otherwise this option is identical to Built-in flash. . Choose from channels 1-4. All flash units in both groups must be set to the same channel. 349 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 378
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 output level for the flash units in group A. 3 Adjust settings for group B. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the flash units in group - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 379
Wireless remote sensors on flash units should face camera. 7 Configure the remote flash units. Turn all the remote flash units on, adjust group settings as desired, and set them to the channel selected in Step 4. See the flash unit instruction manuals for details. 8 Raise the built-in flash. Press - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 380
, choose low ISO sensitivities or small apertures (high f-numbers) or use an optional SG-3IR infrared panel for the built-in flash. An SG-3IR is required for best results with rear-curtain sync, which produces brighter timing flashes. After positioning the remote flash units, take a test shot and - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 381
Settings menu If On is selected when the camera is being used with the built-in flash or an optional flash unit that supports the Nikon bracketing (y) to perform bracketing using Active D-Lighting (0 212). Note that white balance bracketing is not available at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 382
(I) is selected, shooting will proceed in order from the lowest to the highest value. This setting has no effect on ADL bracketing. f: Controls f1: OK Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines the role assigned to the J button during viewfinder photography, playback, and - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 383
the J button in live view selects the center focus point. Press the J button to toggle zoom on and off. Choose the initial zoom setting from Low magnification (50%), 1 : 1 (100%), and High magnification (200%). The zoom display will center on the active focus point. Pressing the J button has no - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 384
Fn Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Fn button, either by itself (Press) or when used in combination with the command dials ( the Fn button initiates autofocus. The shutter-release button can not be used to focus. The flash will not fire in photos taken while - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 385
button is pressed. If white balance bracketing is active or continuous release mode (mode U, T or M) is selected, the camera will repeat the bracketing burst while the shutter- release button is held down. If image quality is set to JPEG fine, JPEG normal, or JPEG basic, e will be displayed - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 386
option for quick access to a frequently-used menu item. Fn button performs same function as K button. Select when using a telephoto lens or in other A Incompatible Options If the option selected for Press can not be used in combination with the option selected for Press + command dials, a - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 387
in landscape orientation) Camera tilted right Camera level Camera tilted left Viewfinder (camera in portrait orientation) Note that the display may not be accurate when the camera is tilted at a sharp angle forward or back. For a display that shows both pitch and roll, use the Virtual horizon - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 388
Option Description 5 Choose image area Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate a command dial to choose an image area (0 114). v Setting b2 (EV steps for exposure cntrl, 0 333). w Choose non-CPU lens number Press the Fn button and rotate a command dial to choose a lens number specified using - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 389
dials are Preview and None, respectively. f4: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the A AE-L/AF-L button, either by itself (Press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Press + command dials). ❚❚ Press Selecting Press displays the - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 390
is pressed. The A AE-L/AF-L button initiates autofocus. The shutter-release button can not be used to focus. Press the A AE-L/AF-L button to lock flash value Option Description 5 Choose image area Keeping the A AE-L/AF-L button pressed, rotate a command dial to choose an image area (0 114). - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 391
dials when they are used to make adjustments to Exposure compensation and/or Shutter speed/aperture. Highlight options and press 2 to select or deselect, then press J. This setting also applies to the command dials for optional MB-D16 multi-power battery packs. Exposure setting: If Off is selected - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 392
of the setting chosen, the aperture ring must be used to adjust aperture when a non-CPU lens is attached. If Off is selected, the multi selector is used to choose the picture displayed during full-frame playback, highlight thumbnails, and navigate menus. If On or On (image review excluded) is - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 393
. 3 When assigned non-CPU lens number selection using Custom Setting f4. 4 When assigned white balance or ISO sensitivity using Custom Setting f9. f7: Slot Empty Release Lock G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Selecting Enable release allows the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 394
the right. f9: Assign Movie Record Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the movierecord button during viewfinder and live ❚❚ Press + Command Dials Option m White balance 8 ISO sensitivity 5 Choose image area None Description Press the button and rotate a command - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 395
4 Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the function assigned to the A AE-L/AF-L button on the optional MB-D16 battery pack. Option B AE/AF lock C the MB-D16 A AE-L/AF-L button initiates autofocus. The shutter-release button can not be used to focus. Press the MB-D16 A AE-L/AF-L button to - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 396
f11: Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Fn button on the wireless remote controller. Option q Preview r FV lock B AE/AF lock C AE lock only E AE - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 397
button is pressed (the original image quality setting will be restored when you remove your finger from the shutter-release button). To exit without recording camera Fn button The wireless remote controller Fn button performs the same function as the camera Fn button (0 356). y Same as camera - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 398
A AF-ON None Description Aperture widens while the button is pressed. Use in combination with Custom Setting g2 (Assign preview button) > Power aperture (close) for button-controlled initiates autofocus. The shutter-release button can not be used to focus. Pressing the button has no effect. 370 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 399
A Power Aperture Power aperture is not available with some lenses. Power aperture is available only in modes A and M and can not be used while photo shooting info is displayed (a 6 icon indicates that power aperture can not be used). 371 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 400
only A AF-ON None Description Aperture narrows while the button is pressed. Use in combination with Custom Setting g1 (Assign Fn button) > Power aperture (open) for button-controlled initiates autofocus. The shutter-release button can not be used to focus. Pressing the button has no effect. 372 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 401
image size, see page 77). Press the shutter-release release button on an optional wireless remote controller or remote cord (0 443, 444) functions in the same way as the camera shutterrelease button; the optional ML-L3 remote control, however, can not be used to record movies; the shutter-release - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 402
239 Flicker reduction 380 Wi-Fi 282 Time zone and date 381 Network 269 Language 381 Eye-Fi upload 2 391 Auto image rotation 382 Conformity marking 392 Battery info 383 Firmware version 392 1 Not available when battery is low. 2 Only displayed when compatible Eye-Fi memory card is - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 403
after being used or formatted in other devices. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card. Before formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required (0 266). D During Formatting Do not turn the camera off or remove memory cards during formatting. Selecting - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 404
C stops flashing). When formatting is complete, the control panel and viewfinder will show the number of photographs that can be recorded at current settings. A Two Memory Cards If two memory cards are inserted when the O (Q) and Z (Q) buttons are pressed, the card to be formatted will be shown - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 405
Balance G button ➜ B setup menu Use the multi selector as shown below to adjust monitor color balance with reference to a sample image. The sample image is the last photograph taken or, in playback mode, the last photograph displayed; to choose a different image, press the W (S) button and select - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 406
0 268; for more information, refer to Capture NX-D on-line help). Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. A non-DX lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended. When using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in. 1 Choose a start option. Highlight - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 407
, 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 Off reference data. The monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is pressed. If the reference object is too bright or too dark, the camera may - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 408
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. Flicker Reduction G button ➜ B setup menu Reduce flicker and banding when shooting - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 409
order, and turn daylight saving time on or off. Option Time zone Date and time Date format Daylight saving time Description Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set to the time in the new time zone. Set the camera clock. If the clock is reset, a flashing Y icon will appear in the - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 410
Auto Image Rotation G button ➜ B setup menu Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback (0 242) or when viewed in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or in Capture NX-D (available for download; 0 268). The - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 411
as a percentage. The number of times the shutter has been released with the current battery since the battery was last charged. Note that the camera may sometimes release the shutter without recording a photograph, for example when measuring preset manual white balance. A five-level display showing - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 412
Image Comment G button ➜ B setup menu Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX 2 ( all subsequent photographs. Attach comment can be turned on and off by highlighting it and pressing 2. After choosing the desired setting, press J to exit. 384 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 413
pressing 2. After choosing the desired setting, press J to exit. D Copyright Information To prevent unauthorized use of the artist or copyright holder or transferring the camera to another person. Nikon does not accept liability for any damages or disputes arising from the use of the Copyright - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 414
full, an error will be displayed). Use this option to share settings among D750 cameras. Menu Option Playback display options Playback Image review After delete Rotate tall File naming Role played by card in Slot 2 Image quality Image size Image area JPEG compression NEF (RAW) recording - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 415
and date (excepting date and time) Language Auto image rotation Setup Image comment Copyright information Non-CPU lens data HDMI Location data Wi-Fi Eye-Fi upload All My Menu items My Menu/ Recent Settings All recent settings Choose tab Settings saved using this model of camera can - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 416
are saved in a file named NCSETUPG. The camera will not be able to load settings if the file name is changed. Virtual Horizon G button ➜ B setup menu Display roll and pitch information based on information from the camera tilt sensor. If the camera is tilted neither left nor right, the roll - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 417
tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus; use only when required. Option AF fine-tune (On/Off) Saved value Default Description value used when no previously saved value exists for the current Move focal point toward camera. lens (CPU lenses only). - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 418
identifier that is the same as the last two digits of the lens serial number to distinguish it from of the fact that Saved value can be used with only one lens of each type), highlight J to save changes and exit. D AF Tuning The camera may be unable to focus at minimum range or at infinity - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 419
the camera off and remove the card. Set Custom Setting c2 (Standby timer, 0 336) to 30 s or more when using an Eye-Fi card. See the manual provided with the Eye-Fi card, and direct any inquiries to the manufacturer. The camera can be used to turn Eye-Fi cards on and off, but may not support other - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 420
. Note that using Eye-Fi cards in both slots is not recommended, as it may result in an unreliable network connection. Conformity Marking G button ➜ B setup menu View the standards with which the camera complies. Firmware Version G button ➜ B setup menu View the current camera firmware version - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 421
Options The options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed or retouched copies of existing card containing photographs is inserted in the camera. Option 0 Option 0 i D-Lighting n Color balance 402 h Perspective control 415 o Image overlay 1 403 i Miniature effect 416 7 NEF - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 422
of copies created with Trim, Image overlay, NEF (RAW) processing, and Resize, copies created from JPEG images are the same size and quality as the original, while copies created from NEF (RAW) photos are saved as large fine-quality JPEG images. Size-priority compression is used when copies are saved - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 423
, press and hold the X (T) button. A Retouch In the case of images recorded at image quality settings of NEF + JPEG, only the NEF (RAW) image will be retouched. The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices. 3 Select retouch options. For more information, see the - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 424
4 Create a retouched copy. Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a o icon. A Creating Retouched Copies During Playback To create a retouched copy of the picture currently displayed in fullframe playback (0 245), press P, then highlight Retouch and press J and select a - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 425
D-Lighting G button ➜ N retouch menu D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before After Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the retouched copy. 397 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 426
is zoomed in, use multi Zoom out View other areas of image W (S) selector to view areas of image not visible in monitor camera detects red-eye in the selected Create copy photograph, a copy will be created that has J been processed to reduce its effects. No copy will be created if the camera - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 427
command dial to choose the aspect ratio. Position crop Create copy Use multi selector to position the crop. Press and hold to move the crop rapidly to the desired position. J Save the current crop as a separate file. A Trim: Image Quality and Size Copies created from NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 428
Monochrome G button ➜ N retouch menu Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selected image; press 1 to increase color saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a monochrome copy. Increase - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 429
Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu Choose from the following filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to save the retouched copy. Option Description Skylight Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture less blue. The effect can be - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 430
to choose the filter strength. Color Balance G button ➜ N retouch menu Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color balance as shown be updated to show data only for the portion of the image displayed in the monitor. While the image is zoomed in, press L (U) to toggle back and forth - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 431
the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in an imaging application. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings; before creating an overlay, set image quality and size (0 115, 118; all - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 432
the first image. Use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. To view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X (T) button. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display. 3 Select the second image. The selected image will - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 433
for white balance and Picture Control as the photograph selected for Image 1. The current image comment is appended to the overlay when it is saved; copyright information, however, is not copied. Overlays saved in NEF (RAW) format use the compression selected for Type in the NEF (RAW) recording menu - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 434
NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. 2 Select a photograph. Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X/T button - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 435
overlay and that exposure compensation can only be set to values between -2 and +2 EV. Image quality (0 115) Image size (0 118) White balance (0 145) Exposure compensation (0 143) Set Picture Control (0 165) High ISO NR (0 317) Color space (0 314) Vignette control (0 315) D-Lighting (0 397) 4 Copy - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 436
Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs. 1 Select Resize. To resize selected images, highlight Resize in the retouch menu and press 2. 2 Choose a destination. If two memory cards are inserted, you can choose a destination for the resized copies by - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 437
and press 2. The options shown at right will be displayed; highlight an option and press J. 4 Choose pictures. Highlight Select image and press 2. Highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the W (S) button to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 438
and press J to save the resized copies. A Viewing Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed. A Image Quality Copies created from NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG photos have an image quality (0 115) of JPEG fine; copies created from JPEG photos have the same - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 439
the edit display. Press J to save the retouched copy. Straighten G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a straightened copy of the selected image. Press 2 to rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in increments of approximately 0.25 degrees, 4 to rotate it counterclockwise (the effect can be - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 440
camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to reduce distortion manually (note that Auto is not available with photos taken using with DX lenses at image areas other than DX (24×16). A Auto Auto is for use only with pictures - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 441
(this also increases the amount of that will be cropped out at the edges of the image), 4 to reduce it. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press button ➜ N retouch menu Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for painting. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 442
Color Sketch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy of a photograph that resembles a sketch made with colored pencils. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Outlines and press 4 or 2 to change. Vividness can be increased to make colors more saturated, or decreased for a washed-out, monochromatic - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 443
Perspective Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out). The results can - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 444
Miniature Effect G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame. To Choose orientation - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 445
highlighted photograph and proceed to the next step. 3 Select a color. Use the multi selector to position the cursor over an object and press the of the object as one that will remain in the final copy (the camera may have difficulty detecting unsaturated colors; choose a saturated color). To zoom - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 446
4 Highlight the color range. Rotate the main command dial to highlight the color range for the selected color. Color range 5 Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final photograph. Choose from values between 1 and 7; - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 447
7 Save the edited copy. Press J to save the retouched copy. Side-by-side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if the retouch menu is displayed by pressing the P button and selecting Retouch when a copy or original is played back full frame. 1 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 448
press and hold the X (T) Source Retouched button. If the copy was created from image copy two source images using Image overlay, or if the source has been copied multiple times, press 1 or 3 to view the other source images or copies. To exit to playback mode, press the K button, or press J to - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 449
To display My Menu, press G and select the O (My Menu) tab. G button The MY MENU option can be used to create and edit a customized list of options from the playback, photo shooting, movie shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to 20 items). If desired, recent - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 450
3 Select an item. Highlight the desired menu item and press J. 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 Add more items. The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark. Items indicated by a V icon can not - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 451
❚❚ 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 Delete the selected items. Press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 452
❚❚ 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 D750 | Product Manual - Page 453
of the menu will change from "MY MENU" to "RECENT SETTINGS." Menu items will be added to the top of the recent settings menu as they are used. To view My Menu again, select O MY MENU for m RECENT SETTINGS > Choose tab. A Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu To remove an item from the recent - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 454
Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. Compatible Lenses Camera setting Focus mode AF Lens/accessory Type G, E, or D AF NIKKOR 7 ✔ AF-S, AF - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 455
1 Manual focus available with all lenses. 2 Matrix. 3 Center-weighted. 4 Spot. 5 Highlight-weighted. 6 IX-NIKKOR lenses can not be used. 7 Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with Nikonauthorized service representative for more information. 10 Can not be used with shifting or tilting. 11 The camera's - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 456
aperture. In mode A, set aperture using focusing attachment before determining exposure and taking photograph. • PF-4 Reprocopy Outfit requires PA-4 Camera Holder. • With some lenses, noise in the form of lines may appear during autofocus at high ISO sensitivities. Use manual focus or focus lock - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 457
A Recognizing CPU and Type G, E, and D Lenses CPU lenses (particularly types G, E, and D) are recommended, but note that IX-NIKKOR lenses can not be used. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G, E, and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G and E lenses are not - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 458
rangefinding when an AF-S/AF-I teleconverter is attached. Note that the camera may be unable to focus on dark or low-contrast subjects if the combined aperture is slower than f/5.6. Autofocus is not available when teleconverters are used with the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED. Accessory - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 459
aperture is not provided, the camera aperture display will show the number of stops from maximum aperture and the actual aperture value must be read off the lens aperture ring. D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following can NOT be used with the D750: • TC-16A AF teleconverter - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 460
Calculating Angle of View The D750 can be used with Nikon lenses for 35mm (135) format cameras. If Auto DX crop × 19.9 mm) Lens DX (24×16) picture size (23.5 × 15.7 mm, equivalent to DX format camera) Picture diagonal Angle of view (FX (36×24); 35mm format) Angle of view (1.2× (30 × 20)) Angle - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 461
Units (Speedlights) The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with CLS-compatible camera can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units: • The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, SB-400, SB-300, and SB-R200: Flash unit Feature Guide No. (ISO - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 462
camera, the SU-800 can be used as a commander for remote SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, or SB-R200 flash units in up to three groups. The SU-800 itself is not equipped with a flash. A Guide For each twofold increase in ISO sensitivity, multiply the Guide Number by the square root of - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 463
600 SB-700 SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 Single flash i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR 1 i-TTL Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR AA Auto aperture A Non-TTL auto GN Distance-priority manual M Manual RPT Repeating flash Remote flash control i-TTL i-TTL [A:B] Quick wireless flash control AA Auto - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 464
Camera flash unit firmware update z z z z--z z - --z---- z z z z z z-- z zzzzzzz z z z - z9 - - - z z z z--z- z z z z z z-- - --z--z z z 10 z - z - - - z 1 Not available with spot metering. 2 Can also be selected with flash unit. 3 AA/A mode selection performed on flash unit using custom settings - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 465
can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. Flash set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled. Set flash unit to A (non- TTL auto flash). 3 Autofocus is available with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60 mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is used - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 466
Flash Units Refer to the flash unit manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D750 is not included in the "digital SLR" category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. If an optional flash unit is attached - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 467
at right. 24-27 mm 28-135 mm Depending on the lens used and scene recorded, the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed when the subject is not in focus, or the camera may be unable to focus and the shutter release will be disabled. In mode P, the maximum aperture (minimum f-number) is - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 468
flash units attached to the camera accessory shoe as follows: Flash sync Auto FP (0 345) i-TTL Auto aperture (AA) Non-TTL auto flash (A) Distance-priority manual (GN) Manual Repeating flash - Advanced wireless lighting D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units. Negative - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 469
from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-25a (0 25): The MH-25a can be used to recharge EN-EL15 batteries. MH-25 battery chargers can also be used. • Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D16: The MB-D16 is equipped with a shutter-release button, A AE/AF lock - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 470
D750 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use C-PL or C-PL II circular polarizing filters instead. • Use NC filters to protect the lens. • To prevent ghosting, use See the filter manual for details. • Communication Unit UT-1: Use a USB cable to connect the UT-1 to the camera and an - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 471
is used when attaching the DG-2 magnifier. • Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-6: The DR-6 attaches at a right angle to the viewfinder eyepiece, allowing the image in the viewfinder to be viewed at right angles to the lens (for example, from directly above when the camera is horizontal). The D750 is - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 472
the control panel. Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the websites listed on page xxiii for the latest information on supported operating systems. At default settings, Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates to Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 473
power connector and AC adapter. 1 Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. 2 Insert the EP-5B power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the connector to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 474
4 Connect the EH-5b AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and the power cable to the DC socket (r). A V icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector. 446 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 475
Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. Do not store your camera with naphtha or camphor - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 476
The Low-Pass Filter The image sensor that acts as the camera's picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in photographs, you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The filter can - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 477
7 Clean at startup & shutdown Cleaning off Description The image sensor is automatically cleaned each time the camera is turned on. The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each time the camera is turned off. The image sensor is cleaned automatically at startup and at shutdown - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 478
is charging. Cleaning is performed by vibrating the low-pass filter. If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0 451) or consult a Nikonauthorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 479
using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (0 448), 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 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 480
a row of dashes will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. To restore normal operation without inspecting the low-pass filter, turn the camera off. 5 Raise the mirror. Press the shutter-release button all the way down. The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open, revealing the - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 481
filter with a blower. Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the filter. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter. 8 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 482
low-pass filter, clean 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 can be retouched using the clean image options available in some imaging applications. D Servicing the Camera - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 483
the Camera and Battery: Cautions temperature. Keep away from strong magnetic fields: Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that 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 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 484
wipe the lens carefully. See "The Low-Pass Filter" (0 448, 451) for information on cleaning the low-pass filter. Lens contacts: Keep the used for an extended period, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 485
off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device. Images in manual. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries: • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. • Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat. • Keep the battery - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 486
unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. • Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. Failure to observe this precaution could - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 487
tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge. • Used batteries are a valuable resource; recycle in accord - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 488
- - - - - HDR (high dynamic range Long exposure NR High ISO NR ISO sensitivity settings ✔ 2 ✔ 2 ✔ ✔ 2 ✔ 2 - ✔ 2 ✔ 2 ✔ 2 ✔ 2 Multiple exposure Movie ISO sensitivity settings Time-lapse photography Metering Exposure compensation Bracketing Flash mode Flash - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 489
cntrl for built-in flash/Optional flash e4: Exposure comp. for flash e5: Modeling flash e6: Auto bracketing set e7: Bracketing order 1 Fixed at Auto. 2 Auto ISO sensitivity control is not available. 3 Subject-tracking AF is not available. 4 Not available in w mode. 5 Available only in - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 490
1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 1/8000 Shutter speed (seconds) The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensitivity; the above graph assumes an ISO sensitivity of ISO 100 equivalent. When matrix metering is used, values over 161/3 EV are reduced to 161/3 EV. 462 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 491
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 492
selected for Custom Setting c5 (Remote on duration (ML-L3), 0 337) has elapsed: press camera shutter-release button halfway. • Bright light is interfering with remote. Photos are out of focus: • Rotate focus-mode selector to AF (0 120). • Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 493
AF-area mode: Manual focus selected (0 60, 132). Only one shot taken each time shutter-release button is pressed in continuous release mode: Continuous shooting is not available if built-in flash fires (0 184). Image size can not be changed: Image quality set to NEF (RAW) (0 115). Camera is slow to - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 494
• The camera has been used in continuous release modes for extended periods If live view does not start when you press the a button, wait for the internal circuits to cool and then try again. Note that the camera may feel warm to the touch, but this does not indicate a malfunction. Image artifacts - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 495
Set Picture Control settings (0 165). Can not measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (0 158). Image can not be selected as source for manual preset white balance: Image was not created with D750 (0 162). White balance bracketing unavailable: • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 496
selected for Auto image rotation (0 382). • Camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken (0 382). • Photo is displayed in image review (0 307). using NEF (RAW) processing (0 406). Photo is not displayed on high-definition video device: Confirm that HDMI cable is connected (0 277). Camera - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 497
sensor cleaning is performed (0 380). Computer displays NEF (RAW) images differently from camera: Third-party software does not display effects of Picture Controls, Active D-Lighting, or vignette control. Use ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Nikon software such as Capture NX-D (available for download; 0 268 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 498
ring is not set to minimum aperture. Set ring to minimum aperture (highest f-number). 33 H d Low battery. Ready a fully-charged spare battery. 25 • Battery exhausted. • Recharge or replace battery. • Battery can not be • Contact Nikon- used. authorized service representative. • An - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 499
the lens. • Non-CPU lens attached. • Select mode A or M. 88 - F H Camera unable to focus Change composition or (flashes) using autofocus. focus manually. 131, 132 • Use a lower ISO 134 sensitivity • In shooting mode: P Use optional ND 442 Subject too bright; photo will be overexposed - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 500
settings, or camera has run out of file or folder numbers. after copying important images to computer or other device. • Insert new memory 26 card. Release shutter. If error O (flashes) Camera malfunction. persists or appears frequently, consult Nikon-authorized - service representative - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 501
authorized service damaged. (flashes) representative. Insert another card. • Unable to create • Delete files or new folder. insert new 26, 258 memory card after copying important images to computer or other device. • Check that Eye-Fi 391 card firmware is up to date. W, Camera can - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 502
card is not formatted. Format the card. [C] (flashes) Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera. Format memory card or insert new memory card. 26, 375 Clock has been reset. - Camera clock is not set. Set camera clock. 28, 381 Unable to start live view. Please wait. The internal - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 503
Indicator Monitor Control panel Problem Solution 0 File has been created or Cannot display this file. modified using a File can not be - computer or played back on different make of camera. - camera, or file is corrupt. Cannot select this file. Selected image - can not be retouched. - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 504
panel Problem Solution 0 Network access not available until camera cools. The internal - temperature of the camera is high. Turn camera off and try again after waiting for camera - is out of ink. Replace ink and select Continue. 271 * * See printer manual for more information. 476 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 505
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D750 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Nikon FX format Effective pixels Effective pixels 24.3 million Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-reduction - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 506
or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available • NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of copies created using - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 507
selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (other modes) Instant return, electronically controlled Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) and DX lenses (using DX 24 × 16 1.5× image area), AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and nonCPU AI lenses - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 508
L3) S (single frame), T (continuous low speed), U (continuous high speed), J (quiet shutterrelease), M (quiet continuous shutter-release), E (self-timer), V (mirror up D lenses; equivalent to center-weighted when other lenses are used. Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, • Matrix, center-weighted, or - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 509
sketch; i miniature effect; u selective color; 1 silhouette; 2 high key; 3 low key); programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture- priority auto (A); manual (M); U1 (user settings 1); U2 (user settings 2) Exposure compensation Can be adjusted by -5 - +5 EV in - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 510
point AF-area mode Focus lock Flash Built-in flash Guide Number Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500 II autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, finetuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; f/8 supported by 11 sensors), and AFassist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1 ft 8 in - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 511
balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering is fired at full output ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon CLS supported; commander mode option available - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 512
servo AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (M) Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when facepriority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected) TTL exposure metering using main image sensor Matrix, center - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 513
GPS unit: GP-1/GP-1A (available separately) Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported) Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter) Wireless (D750 only; not available with the D750 (K)) Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Communications protocols • IEEE 802.11b: DSSS/CCK • IEEE - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 514
figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at the temperature specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA): 23 ±3 °C (73.4 ±5.4 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 515
(in other regions) Rated output Supported batteries Charging time Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Length of power cable (if supplied) Weight AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 0.2 A AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.23-0.12 A DC 8.4 V/1.2 A Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Approx. 2 hours and 35 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 516
2.3, a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif-compliant printers. • PictBridge: A standard developed through cooperation with the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 517
. 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. A Conformity Marking The standards with which the camera complies can be viewed using the Conformity marking option in the - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 518
A Certificates 490 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 519
or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC- compliant. The camera supports UHS-1. 3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDXC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-1. Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the above cards - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 520
on a 16 GB SanDisk SDSDXPA-016G-J35 UHS-I SDHC card at different image quality (0 115), image size (0 118), and image area settings (0 110). ❚❚ FX (36×24) Image Area* Image quality Image size File size 1 No. of images 1 Buffer capacity 2 NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit - 21.0 MB 376 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 521
memory buffer at ISO 100. Drops if Optimal quality is selected for JPEG compression (0 117), ISO sensitivity is set to Hi 0.3 set to Size priority. Selecting Optimal quality increases the file size of JPEG images; number of images and buffer capacity drop accordingly. A d3-Max. Continuous Release - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 522
also varies with make and storage conditions; some batteries can not be used. Sample figures for the camera and optional MB-D16 multi-power battery pack are given below. • Photographs, single-frame release mode (CIPA standard 1) One EN-EL15 battery (camera): Approximately 1230 shots One EN-EL15 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 523
every other shot. Live view not used. 2 Measured at 20 °C/68 °F with an AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens under the following test conditions: image quality set to JPEG basic, image size set to M (medium), shutter speed 1/250 s, shutter-release button pressed halfway for three seconds and - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 524
AF-assist illuminator under some conditions. ❚❚ AF-Assist Illumination Some lenses may block the illuminator at certain focus distances. Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator. AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses: • AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II • AF-S VR Zoom - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 525
At ranges under 1.0 m (3 ft 3 in.), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor: • AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II • AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR • AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR • AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 526
to shadows cast by the lens. The following illustrations show the effect of vignetting caused by shadows cast by the lens when the flash is used. Shadow Vignetting Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash may be unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at ranges less - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 527
Lens Zoom position FX AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF Zoom-Nikkor 20-35mm f/2.8D IF AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S VR Zoom- - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 528
f/2.8G ED, the flash will be unable to light the entire subject at all ranges. The built-in flash can also be used with the following non-CPU lenses: Nikon Series E and 24-300 mm NIKKOR (AI-S, AI-, and AImodifed). AI 50-300mm f/4.5, modified AI 50-300mm f/4.5, AI-S 50-300mm f/4.5 ED, and - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 529
auto 89 S (Shutter-priority auto 90 A (Aperture-priority auto 91 M (Manual 93 U1/U2 99 S (Single frame 103 T (Continuous low speed) .103, 338 U (Continuous high speed) ........ 103 J (Quiet shutter-release 103 M (Qc shutter-release 103 E (Self-timer 103, 106 V (Mirror up 104, 109 ! (Face - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 530
. .... 345, 346 Auto image rotation 382 Auto ISO sensitivity control 136, 322 Auto-area AF 124, 126 Autoexposure lock 141 Autofocus 57-59, 120-130 Autofocus mode 57, 121 Auto-servo AF 121 Available settings 460 B Backlight 5, 342 Backup (Role played by card in Slot 2 119 Battery 25, 26, 30 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 531
marking 392, 489 Connector for external microphone . 2 Continuous high speed 103 Continuous low speed ..........103, 338 Continuous release mode 103 Continuous-servo AF 121, 326 Control panel 8 Copy image(s 303 Copyright 252, 385 CPU contacts 429 CPU lens 33, 426 Creative Lighting - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 532
Fine-tuning white balance 149 Firmware version 392 Fisheye 413 Flash 40 183 Flash only (Auto bracketing set) 202, 353 Flash range 187 size/frame rate 71, 319 Framing guides 64, 75 Frequency response 71, 320 image 301 High definition 277, 488 High Dynamic Range (HDR)..........177 High ISO - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 533
quality 115 Image review 234, 242, 307 Image size 118 Image type (Slide show 308 Incandescent (White balance)..... 145 Index marking 70, 80, 370, 372 Index print 274 In-focus indicator 36, 129, 133 Information 12, 246 Information display .... 12, 64, 75, 341 Interval timer shooting 222 ISO - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 534
slot and folder 245 Playback zoom 255 Portrait (Set Picture Control) ........165 Power aperture.......... 72, 73, 370, 372 Power connector 441, 445 Predictive focus tracking 122 Preset manual (White balance)...145, 155 Press the shutter-release button all the way down 36 Press the shutter - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 535
119 Rotate tall 308 S S (small 77, 118 Save selected frame 81, 86 Save user settings 99 Save/load settings 386 Saving camera settings 386 Scene mode 41 SD memory card....... 26, 31, 119, 491, 492 Select date 261, 274, 301 Select to send to smart device/ deselect 245, 289 Selective color - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 536
balance 159 sRGB 314 SSID 286 Standard (Set Picture Control) .... 165 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR.... 185, 435 Standby timer 39, Time 28, 381 Time stamp (PictBridge 272 Time zone 381 Time zone and date 381 Time-lapse photography 229 Timer 106, 222 Toning 168, 170 Trim 399 - Nikon D750 | Product Manual - Page 537
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