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DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual This manual is for camera firmware versions 3.00 and later. The latest version of the camera firmware is available for download from the Nikon Download Center. • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 2
Choose from 3 different manuals. For a guide to all aspects of camera operation, read: The Reference Manual (this manual) In addition to the material covered in the User's Manual supplied with the camera, the Reference Manual details the options available in the camera menus and covers such topics - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 3
and Playback • Basic Settings • Shooting Controls • The i Menu • Menu List • Troubleshooting For information on wireless connections, read: The Network Guide (pdf) The Network Guide covers such topics as connecting the camera via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to a computer or to a smart device such as - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 4
with your camera. BF-N1 body cap Camera DK-29 rubber eyecup (comes attached to camera, 0 manuals for the lens or adapter may also be provided). The Nikon Download Center In addition to the Reference Manual, you can also visit the Nikon download center to download product manuals, firmware updates - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 5
as "memory cards". Throughout this manual, smartphones and tablets are referred to as "smart devices". Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used. A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in "For Your Safety - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 6
Button 17 The Command Dials 17 The G Button 18 The i Button (i Icon 21 The Function Buttons (Fn1 and Fn2 24 First Steps 27 Attach the Camera Strap 27 Charge the Battery 28 The Battery Charger 28 Charging AC Adapters 29 Insert the Battery and a Memory Card 32 Attach a Lens 36 Choose - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 7
Movies 49 Deleting Unwanted Pictures 51 Basic Settings 52 Focus 52 Choosing a Focus Mode 52 AF-Area Mode 54 The Touch Shutter 60 Manual Focus 62 White Balance 64 Silent Photography 68 Rating Pictures 70 Protecting Pictures from Deletion 71 Shooting Controls 72 The Mode Dial 72 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 8
The Sub-Selector 91 Focus-Point Selection 91 Autoexposure (AE) Lock 91 Focus Lock 91 The i Menu 94 Using the i Menu 94 The Photo-Mode i Menu 95 Set Picture Control 96 White Balance 100 Image Quality 106 Image Size 108 Flash Mode 109 Metering 110 Wi-Fi Connection 111 Active D-Lighting - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 9
137 Save Current Frame 140 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 141 Deleting Pictures 142 During Playback 142 The Playback Menu 143 Menu Guide 145 Defaults 145 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 156 Delete 157 Playback Folder 157 Playback Display Options 157 Image Review 158 After - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 10
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 162 Reset Photo Shooting Menu 163 Storage Folder 163 File Naming 167 Choose Image Area 167 Image Quality 168 Image Size 168 NEF (RAW) Recording 170 ISO Sensitivity Settings 171 White Balance 172 Set Picture Control 179 Manage Picture Control - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 11
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options ...240 Reset Movie Shooting Menu 241 File Naming 241 Choose Image Area 241 Frame Size/Frame Rate 241 Movie Quality 241 Movie File Type 241 ISO Sensitivity Settings 242 White Balance 242 Set Picture Control 243 Manage Picture Control 243 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 12
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 249 Reset Custom Settings 252 a: Autofocus 253 a1: AF : Focus Point Options 257 a11: Low-Light AF 258 a12: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator 258 a13: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode 259 b: Metering/Exposure 259 b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl 259 b2: - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 13
: Custom Control Assignment 287 g3: OK Button 292 g4: AF Speed 292 g5: AF Tracking Sensitivity 293 g6: Highlight Display 294 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 295 Format Memory Card 296 Save User Settings 296 Reset User Settings 296 Language 296 Time Zone and Date 297 Monitor Brightness 297 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 14
Transmitter (WT-7 311 Conformity Marking 311 Battery Info 312 Slot Empty Release Lock 312 Save/Load Settings 313 Reset All Settings 315 Firmware Version 315 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies .......... 316 NEF (RAW) Processing 319 Trim 322 Resize 323 D-Lighting 325 Red-Eye - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 15
Multiple Pictures 346 Connecting to HDMI Devices 347 HDMI Recorders 348 On-Camera Flash Photography 351 "On-Camera" Versus "Remote 351 Camera-Mounted Flash Units 351 Remote Flash Photography 351 Using an On-Camera Flash 352 Flash Control Mode 354 Flash Modes 356 Flash Compensation 358 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 16
Optical AWL 377 Using Optical AWL with the SB-5000 or SB-500 377 Optical/Radio AWL 385 Viewing Flash Info 386 Troubleshooting 389 Problems and Solutions 390 Battery/Display 390 Shooting 391 Playback 393 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks 395 Miscellaneous 395 Indicators and Error - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 17
The Control Panel 409 The Nikon Creative Lighting System 410 Other Accessories 415 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 420 Caring for the Camera 422 Storage 422 Cleaning 422 Image Sensor Cleaning 423 Manual Cleaning 426 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 428 Specifications - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 18
prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read "For Your Safety" in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 19
could cause fire or damage to product's internal parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could cause fire. xvii - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 20
look directly at the AF-assist illuminator. Failure to observe this precaution could have adverse effects on vision. • Do not transport cameras or lenses with tripods or similar accessories attached. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. DANGER (Batteries - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 21
• Charge only as indicated. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire. • If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of clean water and seek immediate medical attention. Delaying action could result in - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 22
been made to any language in any form, by any ensure that the information in these means, without Nikon's prior written manuals is accurate and complete, permission. we would appreciate it were you to • Nikon reserves the right to change bring any errors or omissions to the the appearance and - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 23
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied • Cautions on certain - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 24
that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction. D Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 25
to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Parts of the Camera Refer to this section for the names and locations of camera controls and displays. Camera Body 6 7 4 5 8 1 9 2 2 10 3 11 14 13 12 1 Mode dial 72 9 S button 82 2 Eyelet for - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 26
The Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 3 7 8 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 13 1 Image sensor 423 6 Lens mounting mark 36 2 Monitor mode button ...........8, 300 7 Headphone sensor. For information on cleaning the image sensor, see "Image Sensor Cleaning" (0 423). 2 Getting to Know the Camera Image sensor - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 27
AF-ON button 17 20 X button 62, 124, 141 D The Monitor The angle of the monitor can be adjusted as shown. Getting to Know the Camera 3 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 28
The Camera Body (Continued) 6 7 1 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 1 Sub-command dial 17, 283 6 Lens mount 36 2 Fn1 button 24, 64, 273, 287 7 Lens release button 37 3 Fn2 button 420 D Product Serial Number The serial number for this product can be found by opening the monitor. 4 Getting to Know the Camera - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 29
The Control Panel The control panel lights when the camera is on. At default settings, the following indicators are displayed; for a full list of the indicators that 1000 exposures 34 5 5 Number of exposures remaining 34, 469 6 Release mode 86 7 ISO sensitivity 82 Getting to Know the Camera 5 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 30
and Viewfinder At default settings, the following indicators appear in the monitor and viewfinder in photo mode; for a full list of indicators, see "The Camera Display and Control Panel" (0 400). Monitor Viewfinder 21 2523 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 10 9 1 23456 7 89 25 24 23 10 11 12 2 22 13 21 14 20 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 31
level 120 image quality 118, 241 8 Microphone sensitivity..... 120, 246 4 File name 241 9 Frequency response 247 10 AF-area brackets 54 Getting to Know the Camera 7 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 32
Controls This section outlines how to use various camera controls and displays. The Viewfinder Placing your eye to the viewfinder activates the eye sensor, switching the display monitor modes available using the Limit monitor mode selection option in the setup menu. 8 Getting to Know the Camera - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 33
playback; the viewfinder display will remain blank even if you put your eye to the viewfinder. Prioritize viewfinder: The camera functions in a manner similar to existing digital SLR cameras. Placing your eye to the viewfinder turns the viewfinder on and taking your eye away turns the viewfinder off - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 34
Touch Controls The touch-sensitive monitor can be used to adjust camera settings, focus and release the shutter, view photos and movies, enter text, and navigate the menus. Touch controls (touch shutter). Touch AF settings can be adjusted by tapping the W icon (0 60). 10 Getting to Know the Camera - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 35
up a frameadvance bar. Slide your finger left or right over the bar to scroll rapidly to other pictures. Frame advance bar Getting to Know the Camera 11 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 36
in full-frame playback. Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 9, and 72 frames. ❚❚ Movie Playback Tap the on-screen guide to start movie playback (movies are indicated by a 1 icon). Tap the display to pause or resume, or tap Z to exit to full-frame playback - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 37
keyboard selection button) or move the cursor by tapping in the text display area. Text display area Keyboard area Keyboard selection Getting to Know the Camera 13 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 38
Disabling Touch Controls Touch controls can be enabled or disabled using the Touch controls option in the setup menu (0 307). 14 Getting to Know the Camera - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 39
flash unit is mounted on the accessory shoe or a WR-R10 wireless remote controller commands a flash unit via radio flash control. Getting to Know the Camera 15 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 40
❚❚ Movie Mode In movie mode, pressing the DISP button cycles the display as follows: Indicators on Simplified display Virtual horizon Histogram 16 Getting to Know the Camera - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 41
be used to focus. The Command Dials Use the command dials to adjust shutter speed or aperture or in combination with other buttons to change camera settings. Sub-command dial Main command dial Getting to Know the - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 42
up J: Select highlighted item 4: Cancel and return to previous menu 2: Select highlighted item or display sub-menu 3: Move cursor down 18 Getting to Know the Camera - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 43
item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item (items that are displayed in gray are not currently available and cannot be selected). Getting to Know the Camera 19 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 44
or menu by pressing the W (Q) button. Press 1 or 3 to scroll the text, or press W (Q) again to return to the menus. 20 Getting to Know the Camera - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 45
in movie mode (0 116). A The Playback i Menu Pressing the i button during playback displays a context-sensitive menu of frequently-used playback options. Getting to Know the Camera 21 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 46
to the menu displayed in Step 2. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 as desired. 4 Exit. Press the G button to save changes and exit. 22 Getting to Know the Camera - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 47
movie-mode i menu can be customized using Custom Setting g1 (Customize i menu); the options available differ from those for photo mode. Getting to Know the Camera 23 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 48
menu, highlight Custom Setting f2 (Custom control assignment) and press J (for information on using the menus, see "The G Button", 0 18). 24 Getting to Know the Camera - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 49
2. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to choose the role played by the remaining button. 4 Exit. Press the G button to save changes and exit. Getting to Know the Camera 25 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 50
mode can be chosen using Custom Setting g2 (Custom control assignment); the options available differ from those for photo mode. 26 Getting to Know the Camera - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 51
First Steps Complete the steps in this chapter before taking pictures for the first time. Attach the Camera Strap A strap is supplied with the camera; additional straps are available separately. Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets. First Steps 27 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 52
separately for the Z 6). D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions in "For Your Safety" (0 xvi) and "Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions" (0 428). The Battery Charger Insert the supplied EN-EL15b battery and plug the charger in. Depending on the country or region - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 53
fully charge in about two hours and 35 minutes. Battery charging Charging complete Charging AC Adapters When inserted in the camera, EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion batteries will charge while the camera is connected to an EH-7P charging AC adapter (the EH-7P cannot be used to charge EN-EL15a and - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 54
rather than at an angle, and observe the same precaution when unplugging the charging AC adapter. CHARGE lamp Outlet EH-7P charging AC adapter The camera CHARGE lamp lights amber while charging is in progress and turns off when charging is complete. Note that although the - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 55
Lamp If the battery cannot be charged using the charging AC adapter, for example because the battery is not compatible or the temperature of the camera is elevated, the CHARGE lamp will flash rapidly for about 30 seconds and then turn off. If the CHARGE lamp is off and you did - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 56
64GB Insert the Battery and a Memory Card Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards, confirm that the camera power switch is in the OFF position. Insert the battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 57
Removing the Battery To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press by hand. D 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 to eject it (q). The card - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 58
. When the battery is exhausted, the H icon will flash; charge the battery or insert a fullycharged spare battery. Number of Exposures Remaining When the camera is on, the shooting display and control panel show the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings (values over 1000 are - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 59
recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer or other device. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. • Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects. • Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks. • Do - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 60
sure to remove the lens cap before taking pictures. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a NIKKOR Z 24- 70mm f/4 S. Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap G Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting marks Do not touch the image sensor or lens contacts - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 61
supplied or available separately, 0 461) before using F mount lenses. Attempting to attach F mount lenses directly to the camera could damage the lens or image sensor. D Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 62
menus are displayed. Choose a language and set the camera clock. 1 Turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch to ON. 2 Select Language in the setup menu. Press the G button to display the camera menus, then highlight Language in the setup menu and press 2 (for information on - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 63
time and use the multi selector to set the clock. Press J when the clock is set to the current date and time (note that the camera uses a 24-hour clock). First Steps 39 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 64
and press J. 9 Exit to shooting mode. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. D The t ("Clock Not Set") Icon The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed. Two days of charging - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 65
in b (auto) mode, an automatic "point-and-shoot" mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. The monitor and control panel will light. 2 Select photo mode. Rotate the photo/movie selector to C. D Lenses with - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 66
3 Select b mode. Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to b. Mode dial Mode dial lock release 4 Ready the camera. Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 67
the subject is poorly lit). If AF-S is selected for focus mode, the focus point will be displayed in green if the camera is able to focus; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point will flash red. D The AF-Assist Illuminator Do not obstruct the AF-assist illuminator while - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 68
7 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph (you can also take a photograph by touching the monitor: touch your subject to focus and lift your finger to release the shutter). The memory card access lamp will light while the photo is recorded to - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 69
mode. Rotate the photo/movie selector to 1. Note that optional flash units cannot be used when the camera is in movie mode. 3 Select b mode. Pressing the mode dial lock release on top of the camera, rotate the mode dial to b. Mode dial Mode dial lock release Basic Photography and Playback 45 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 70
-record button Recording indicator 5 End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording. The memory card access lamp will light while the camera finishes saving the movie to the memory card. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 71
display and in photos and movies shot under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or with subjects that are in motion, particularly if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves horizontally at high speed through the frame. Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 72
removed, another mode is selected, or the photo/movie selector is rotated to C. Note that the built-in microphone may record sounds made by the camera or lens during vibration reduction, autofocus, or changes to aperture. 48 Basic Photography and Playback - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 73
Basic Playback Photographs and movies can be viewed on the camera. 1 Press the K button. A picture will appear in the display. 2 View additional pictures. Press 4 progress bar. 1 icon Length Current position/total length a icon Movie Volume progress bar Guide Basic Photography and Playback 49 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 74
The following operations can be performed: Operation Description Pause Press 3 to pause playback. Play Press J to resume playback when playback is paused or during rewind/advance. Rewind/advance Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. Speed increases with each press, from 2× to 4× to 8× to 16×; - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 75
Deleting Unwanted Pictures Press the O button to delete the current picture. Note that pictures cannot be recovered once deleted. 1 Display a picture you wish to delete. Display a photo or movie you wish to delete as described in "Basic Playback" (0 49). 2 Delete the picture. Press the O button. A - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 76
and playback settings. Focus Focus can be adjusted automatically, manually, or using touch controls. How the camera focuses is governed by your choice of focus mode and AF-area mode. Choosing a Focus Mode The focus mode controls how the camera focuses. The focus mode can be selected using the Focus - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 77
Focus manually (0 62). The shutter can be released focus whether or not the subject is in focus. D Autofocus The display may brighten or darken while the camera focuses and the focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus. The camera may be unable to focus - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 78
AF-Area Mode The focus point can be positioned using the sub-selector (0 91) or multi selector. AF-area mode controls how the camera selects the focus-point for autofocus. The default setting is Single-point AF, but other options can be selected using the AF-area mode items - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 79
. This option is only available when photo mode is selected and Continuous AF is chosen for Focus mode. As for Single-point AF, except the camera focuses on a wider area, the focus areas for Wide- f Wide-area AF (S) area AF (L) being larger than those for Wide- area AF (S). Use for snapshots - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 80
portraits, or for snapshots and other spur-ofthe-moment photos. The camera gives priority to portrait subjects; if a portrait subject is detected, 287). Subject-tracking AF can be assigned to the Fn1 and Fn2 buttons on the camera or lens. A s: The Center Focus Point In all AF-area modes except Auto - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 81
Setting a4 (Auto-area AF face/eye detection) to choose whether the camera detects both faces and eyes (face/eye-detection AF) or only faces , while if AF-S is selected, the focus point will turn green when the camera focuses. If more than one portrait subject or more than one eye is detected, - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 82
the focus point will appear around the subject's face or, if the camera detects the subject's eyes, one or the other of their eyes. detected, while if AF-S is selected, the focus point will turn green when the camera focuses. Focus point If more than one animal or more than one eye is detected, - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 83
track the subject only while the control is pressed. Releasing the control restores the focus point selected before tracking started. D Subject Tracking The camera may be unable to track subjects if they move quickly, leave the frame or are obscured by other objects, change visibly in size, color - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 84
V: As above, except that lifting your finger from the display does not release the shutter. If auto-area AF is selected for AFarea mode, the camera will track the selected subject as it moves through the frame; to switch to a different subject, tap it in the display. • X: Touch shutter disabled. 60 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 85
used to take pictures one at a time and cannot be used for manual focus or to take photographs during movie recording; for burst photography or to release button. In cases in which the camera has detected an eye using eye detection or animal eye-detection, the camera may fail to focus on the eye - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 86
indicator When using manual focus with subjects not suited to autofocus, note that the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed when the subject is not in focus. Zoom in on the view through the lens and check focus. Use of a tripod is recommended when the camera is having trouble focusing. 62 Basic - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 87
using Custom Setting d10 (Peaking highlights), objects that are in focus will be indicated by colored outlines in manual focus mode. Note that peaking highlights may not be displayed if the camera is unable to detect outlines, in which case focus can be checked using the view through the lens in - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 88
balance can also be selected by holding the Fn1 button and rotating the main command dial (0 24). When 4 (Auto), I (Fluorescent), K (Choose color temperature), or L (Preset manual) is selected, you can choose a sub-option by holding the Fn1 button and rotating the sub-command dial. 64 Basic Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 89
Option K * Description 4 Auto White balance is adjusted automatically for optimal results with most light sources. When an optional flash unit is used, white balance will be adjusted according to the lighting produced by the flash. Keep white (reduce warm colors) Eliminate warm color cast - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 90
or by holding Fn1 button and rotating sub-command dial. L Preset manual Measure white balance for subject or light source (press and hold Fn1 pictures shot using auto white balance lists the color temperature selected by the camera at the time the picture was taken. You can use this as reference - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 91
D D ("Natural Light Auto") D (Natural light auto) may not produce the desired results under artificial light. Choose 4 (Auto) or an option that matches the light source. D Studio Flash Lighting 4 (Auto) may not produce the desired results with large studio flash units. Use preset white balance or - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 92
Silent photography in the photo shooting menu. Regardless of the setting chosen for Beep options in the setup menu, no beep will sound when the camera focuses or while the self-timer is counting down. Note that the electronic shutter will be used regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 93
, banding, or distortion may be visible in the display and in the final picture under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera or subject moves during shooting. Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may also appear. Bright regions or bands may appear in some - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 94
Rating Pictures Selected pictures can be rated or marked as candidates for later deletion. Ratings can also be viewed in Capture NX-D and ViewNX-i. Protected pictures cannot be rated. 1 Select an image. Press the K button to start playback and display a picture you want to rate. 2 Display the i menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 95
Protecting Pictures from Deletion Use the Protect option in the i menu to protect pictures from accidental deletion. Note that this does NOT prevent pictures being deleted when the memory card is formatted. 1 Select an image. Press the K button to start playback and display a picture you want to - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 96
to freeze or blur motion. • A Aperture-priority auto: You choose the aperture; the camera selects the shutter speed for best results. Use to blur backgrounds or bring both foreground and background into focus. • M Manual: You control both shutter speed and aperture. Set shutter speed to "bulb - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 97
command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off. S: Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. To choose a shutter speed - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 98
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 Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 99
M: Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to set - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 100
D Exposure Indicators The exposure indicators show whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings. Depending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b1 (EV steps for exposure cntrl), the amount of under- or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV. If the - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 101
to save settings: 1 Select a mode. Rotate the mode dial to the desired mode. 2 Adjust settings. Make the desired adjustments to camera settings, including: • photo shooting menu options, • movie shooting menu options, • Custom Settings, and • shooting mode, shutter speed (modes S and M), aperture - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 102
Reset U1, Reset U2, or Reset U3 and press 2. 3 Reset user settings. Highlight Reset and press J to restore default settings for the selected position. The camera will function in mode P. 78 Shooting Controls - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 103
D User Settings The following cannot be saved to U1, U2, or U3. Photo shooting menu: • Storage folder • Choose image area • Manage Picture Control Movie shooting menu: • Choose image area • Manage Picture Control • Multiple exposure • Interval timer shooting • Time-lapse movie • Focus shift - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 104
: f/25 ends when the button is pressed a second time. To prevent blur, mount the camera on a tripod or use an optional wireless remote controller, remote cord, or other remote release device. Nikon also recommends using a fully-charged battery or an optional AC adapter and power connector to - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 105
3 Choose a shutter speed. Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb or Time. Bulb Time 4 Open the shutter. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the exposure is complete. Time: Press the shutter - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 106
The S (ISO Sensitivity) Button Hold the S button and rotate the main command dial to adjust the camera's sensitivity to light according to the amount of light available. The current setting is shown in the shooting display and control panel. Choose from settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 107
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control In modes P, S, A, and M, auto ISO sensitivity control can be enabled or disabled by holding the S button and Sub-command dial rotating the sub-command dial. When auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 108
E (Exposure Compensation) Button In modes other than b, exposure compensation can be used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. Choose from values between -5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV (photographs only - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 109
the E button. Monitor Viewfinder Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. D Mode M In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change (ISO - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 110
by icons in the shooting display and control panel. Monitor Control panel The following options are available in photo mode. Option Description U Single frame The camera takes one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed. While the shutter-release button is held down, the - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 111
The Shooting Display In continuous low-speed and continuous high-speed modes, the display is updated in real time even while shooting is in progress. D Frame Advance Rate Frame advance rate varies with camera settings. The approximate maximum rates at different settings are given in the table below - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 112
prevented by locking exposure (0 92). D The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting or disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone out. If the camera is switched off while data remain in the buffer, the power will not turn - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 113
Single frame shutter-release button is pressed. Regardless of the option selected, a maximum of 50 photos can be taken with each movie. The camera takes photographs for up to 3 (Z 7) or 2 (Z 6) seconds at a time while the shutter-release c Continuous button is held down. The frame rate varies - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 114
3 Frame the photograph and focus. If AF-S is selected for focus mode, the timer will not start unless the camera is able to focus. 4 Start the timer. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer. A E icon will appear in the - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 115
The Sub-Selector Use the sub-selector as a joystick to select the focus point, or press the center to lock focus and/or exposure. Focus-Point Selection Use the sub-selector to select the focus point in the shooting display. Focuspoint selection is not available when auto-area AF is selected for AF- - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 116
❚❚ Locking Focus and Exposure Follow the steps below to use focus and exposure lock. 1 Set focus and exposure. Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. 2 Lock focus and exposure. With the shutter-release button pressed - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 117
of the sub-selector pressed, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance. D AF-S When AF-S is selected for - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 118
The i Menu Pressing the i button displays the i menu: a menu of frequently-used settings for the current mode. Using the i Menu Press the i button to display the i menu. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options, then highlight an option and press J to select it and return - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 119
The Photo-Mode i Menu At default settings, the following items appear in the i menu for photo mode. 1 3 5 7 9 11 2 4 6 8 10 12 1 Set Picture Control 96 7 Wi-Fi connection 111 2 White balance 100 8 Active D-Lighting 112 3 Image quality 106 9 Release mode 113 4 Image size 108 10 Vibration - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 120
Set Picture Control Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene. Option Description n Auto The camera automatically adjusts hues and tones based on the Standard Picture Control. The complexions of portrait subjects will appear softer, and such elements as the foliage - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 121
To view Picture Control settings, highlight a Picture Control and press 3. Changes to settings can be previewed in the display (0 98). The current Picture Control is indicated by an icon in the display during shooting. The i Menu 97 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 122
Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting. D "A" (Auto) Selecting the A (auto) option available for some settings lets the camera adjust the setting automatically. Results vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. A The "n Auto" Picture Control If - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 123
The following settings are available: Option Effect level Quick sharp Sharpening Mid-range sharpening Clarity Contrast Brightness Saturation Hue Filter effects Toning Toning (Creative Picture Control) Description Mute or heighten the effect of Creative Picture Control. Quickly adjust levels for - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 124
White fluorescent Cool-white fluorescent Day white fluorescent Daylight fluorescent High temp. mercury-vapor 5 Flash K Choose color temperature L Preset manual Pressing 3 when Auto or Fluorescent is highlighted displays sub-options for the highlighted item. The current white balance option is - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 125
❚❚ Fine-Tuning White Balance Selecting White balance in the i menu displays a list of white balance options. If an option other than Choose color temperature is highlighted, fine-tuning options can be displayed by pressing 3. Any changes to fine-tuning options can be previewed in the display. - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 126
is highlighted, color temperature options can be viewed by pressing 3. Value for Amber-Blue axis Value for Green-Magenta axis Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits on the Amber-Blue or Green- Magenta axis and press 1 or 3 to change. Press J to save settings and return to the i menu. If a value - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 127
to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. Follow the steps below to measure a value for preset manual white balance. 1 Display white balance presets. Highlight Preset manual in the i menu white balance display and press 3 to display a list of white balance presets. 2 Select a preset - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 128
in which case you will need to measure white balance with a white or gray object positioned in the center of the frame). If the camera is unable to measure white balance, a message will be displayed. Try measuring white balance again with a different target. 5 Exit direct measurement mode. Press the - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 129
end if no operations are performed in the time selected for Custom Setting c3 (Power off delay) > Standby timer. D Managing Presets The White balance > Preset manual option in the photo shooting menu can be used to copy white balance from an existing photograph to a selected preset, add comments, or - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 130
Image Quality Choose a file format for photographs. Option Description NEF (RAW) + JPEG finem Record two copies of each photo: an NEF NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine (RAW) image and a JPEG copy. Only the JPEG NEF (RAW) + JPEG normalm copy is displayed during playback, but NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 131
processed in multiple different ways. ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D are available free-of-charge from the Nikon Download Center. The process of converting NEF (RAW) images to other formats such as JPEG is referred applications or the NEF (RAW) processing option in the camera retouch menu. The i Menu 107 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 132
Image Size Choose the size at which photographs are recorded. Option Description Large Choose the size for photos recorded in NEF (RAW) NEF (RAW) Medium format. NEF (RAW) is available only when an NEF Small (RAW) option is selected for image quality. Large JPEG/TIFF Medium Choose the size - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 133
Flash Mode Choose a flash mode for optional flash units (0 356). The options available depend on the mode selected with the mode dial. Option I Fill flash J Red-eye reduction K Slow sync + red-eye L Slow sync Available in b, P, S, A, M Option Available in M Rear-curtain sync P, S, A, M s Flash - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 134
centered on the current focus point, making it possible to meter N Spot metering off-center subjects (if auto-area AF is in effect, the camera will instead meter the center focus point). Spot metering ensures that the subject will be correctly exposed, even when the background is much brighter - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 135
establish wireless connections to computers or between the camera and smartphones or tablets (smart devices) running the SnapBridge app. The camera displays a Wi-Fi icon when Wi-Fi or smart devices, see the Network Guide, available from the Nikon Download Center: Z 7: https://downloadcenter. - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 136
. It is most effective when used with matrix metering. Off Y Auto Option Y Auto Z Extra high P High Q Normal R Low c Off Description The camera automatically adjusts Active D-Lighting in response to shooting conditions (in mode M, however, Y Auto is equivalent to Q Normal). Choose the amount of - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 137
Release Mode Choose the operation performed when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. For more information, see "The c/E (Release Mode/Self-Timer) Button" (0 86). Option U Single frame V Continuous L W Continuous H Option X Continuous H (extended) E Self-timer When Continuous L - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 138
reduction will be applied only to vertical shake). To prevent unintended results, select Off when the camera is mounted on a tripod. Note that settings for VR lenses may differ; consult the lens manual for more information. Normal, Sport, or On is recommended if the tripod head is unsecured or - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 139
by an icon in the display during shooting. Focus Mode The focus mode controls how the camera focuses. For more information, see "Choosing a Focus Mode" (0 52). Option AF-S Single AF AF-C Continuous AF Option MF Manual focus The option currently selected is shown by an icon in the display during - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 140
The Movie-Mode i Menu At default settings, the following items appear in the i menu for movie mode. 1 3 5 7 9 11 2 4 6 8 10 12 1 Set Picture Control 117 7 Wi-Fi connection 122 2 White balance 117 8 Active D-Lighting 122 3 Frame size and rate/ 9 Electronic VR 122 image quality 118 10 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 141
Set Picture Control Choose a Picture Control for movie recording. For more information, see "Set Picture Control" (0 96). White Balance Adjust white balance for movie recording. For more information, see "White Balance" (0 64, 100). The i Menu 117 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 142
length of each file vary with the options selected for Frame size/frame rate and Movie quality. Movies recorded to memory cards formatted in the camera will however be recorded as a single file regardless of size if the card has a capacity over 32 GB. 118 The i Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 143
The option currently selected is shown by an icon in the display. ❚❚ Slow-Motion Movies To record silent slow-motion movies, select a "slow-motion" option for Frame size/frame rate. Slow-motion movies are recorded at 4 or 5 times the rated speed and play back at the rated speed. Movies shot at 1920 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 144
off or adjust microphone sensitivity. Choose bA to adjust sensitivity automatically or Microphone off to turn sound recording off or adjust microphone sensitivity manually by choosing a value between b1 and b20 (the higher the value, the higher the sensitivity). At settings other than bA, the option - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 145
Choose Image Area Choose the size of the area on the image sensor used to record movies. Select FX to shoot movies in what is referred to as "FXbased movie format", DX to shoot in "DX-based movie format". The differences between the two formats are shown in the illustration. FX DX The dimensions - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 146
Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in movie mode. For more information, see "Metering" (0 110), but note that spot metering is not available. Wi-Fi Connection Enable or disable - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 147
"Vibration Reduction" (0 114). AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera selects the focus point when autofocus is enabled in movie mode AF (S) Option g Wide-area AF (L) h Auto-area AF Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. For more information, see "Choosing a Focus Mode" (0 52). - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 148
More About Playback Learn more about viewing pictures and image information, the playback i menu, playback zoom, and deleting pictures. Viewing Pictures Use the X and W (Q) buttons to cycle between full-frame and thumbnail playback. W W W (Q) (Q) (Q) X Full-frame playback X X Thumbnail - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 149
menu. D Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu, photographs are automatically displayed after shooting (because the camera is already in the correct orientation, images are not rotated automatically during image review). If On (monitor only) is selected, photos will - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 150
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in fullframe playback. Press 1 or 3 or press the DISP button to cycle through photo information as shown below. File information None (image only) 1 Overview data 1 Exposure data 1 Location data 2 Highlights 1 RGB - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 151
File Information 123 4 5 1 Protect status 71 2 Retouch indicator 316 3 Upload marking 136 13 4 Focus point 54 12 5 Frame number/ total number of frames 11 6 6 Image quality 106 10 9 8 7 7 Image size 108 8 Image area 121, 167 9 Time of recording 38, 297 10 Date of recording 38 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 152
Folder number-frame number 163 4 2 White balance 64, 100 5 Color temperature 102 6 White balance fine-tuning 101 Preset manual 103 3 Histogram (RGB channel)......... 129 4 Histogram (red channel 129 5 Histogram (green channel)...... 129 6 Histogram (blue channel) ........ 129 128 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 153
in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector. The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the display and the number of pixels on the vertical axis. Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in imaging - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 154
2 ....... 261 4 Focal length 5 Lens data 6 Focus mode 52 7 Vibration reduction 114 8 White balance 3 64, 100 9 White balance fine-tuning....... 101 10 Color space 184 11 Camera name 12 Image area 121, 167 13 Folder number-frame number 163 130 More About Playback - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 155
❚❚ Shooting Data, Page 2 (Flash Info)4 14 14 Flash type 15 15 Remote flash control 364 16 16 Flash mode 109, 356 17 17 Flash control mode 188 Flash compensation 191 ❚❚ Shooting Data, Page 3 (Picture Control) 18 Picture Control 5 96, 179 18 ❚❚ Shooting Data, Page 4 (Advanced) 19 19 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 156
❚❚ Shooting Data, Page 5 (Copyright Information)6 25 25 Name of photographer 306 26 Copyright holder 306 26 1 Displayed in red if photo was taken in mode P, S, A, or M with auto ISO sensitivity control on. 2 Displayed if Custom Setting b4 (Fine-tune optimal exposure) has been set to a value - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 157
Aperture 74 4 Retouch indicator 316 21 ISO sensitivity 1 82 5 Camera name 22 Focal length 6 Image comment indicator........305 23 Active D-Lighting of recording 38, 297 101 14 Date of recording 38, 297 Preset manual 103 15 Folder name 157 28 Flash compensation 2 191 Commander mode - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 158
The i Button: Playback Pressing the i button during playback zoom or full-frame or thumbnail playback displays the i menu for playback mode. Select options using the multi selector and J button and press the i button to exit the menu and return to playback. The options available in the playback i - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 159
Movies: The options below are available when a movie is selected. • Rating: Rate the current picture (0 70). • Select to send/deselect (PC/WT): Select the current picture for upload. The option displayed varies with the type of device connected (0 136). • Volume control: Adjust playback volume. • - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 160
device connected: • Select to send/deselect (smart device): Displayed when the camera is connected to a smart device via built-in Bluetooth using the Connect menu (0 310). • Select to send/deselect (PC): Displayed when the camera is connected to a computer via built-in Wi-Fi using the Connect to - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 161
Choose Start/End Point Follow the steps below to create trimmed copies of movies. 1 Display a movie full frame. 2 Pause the movie on the new opening frame. Play the movie back as described in "Viewing Movies" (0 49), pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause, and pressing 4 or 2 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 162
4 Select Start 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 in Step 9. Start point 5 Confirm the new start point. If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 163
7 Create the copy. Once the desired frame is displayed, press 1. 8 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 select a new start point or end point as described above, - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 164
Save Current Frame 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 in "Viewing Movies" (0 49), pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause. Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy. 2 Choose Save current - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 165
during full-frame playback, press X or J. Navigation window On-screen guide While zoom is in effect, you can: • Zoom in or white borders in the navigation window. Rotate the sub-command dial or tap the on-screen guide to view other faces. • View other images: Rotate the main command dial or tap the - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 166
Deleting Pictures Press the O button to delete the current picture or use the Delete option in the playback menu to delete multiple selected pictures, all pictures taken on a selected date, or all pictures in the current playback folder (protected pictures cannot be deleted). Exercise caution when - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 167
The Playback Menu The Delete item in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures. i Select date Delete all pictures taken on selected dates (0 144 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 168
❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Pictures Taken on Selected Dates To delete all unprotected pictures taken on selected dates, choose Delete > Select date in the playback menu and follow the steps below. 1 Select dates. Highlight a date and press 2 to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date. - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 169
Menu Guide Learn more about camera menus. Defaults The default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below. Playback Menu Defaults Playback folder Image review After delete After (RAW) Default Z 7: NCZ_7 Z 6: NCZ_6 100 DSC FX (36×24) JPEG normal Large Menu Guide > Defaults 145 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 170
shutter speed White balance Fine-tuning Choose color temperature Preset manual Set Picture Control Color space Active D-Lighting Long exposure mode Wireless flash options Remote flash control Flash mode Flash compensation 146 Menu Guide > Defaults Default Lossless compressed 14-bit Auto 100 On Z 7: - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 171
AF Single-point AF (Varies with lens) AE & flash bracketing 0 1.0 Off 2 Average On On Off Auto Normal Off Now 1 minute 0001×1 Off Off Off U U Menu Guide > Defaults 147 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 172
File naming Choose image area Frame size/frame rate Movie quality Movie file type Default DSC FX 1920×1080; 60p High quality MOV 148 Menu Guide > Defaults - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 173
(mode M) ISO sensitivity (mode M) White balance Fine-tuning Choose color temperature Preset manual Set Picture Control Active D-Lighting High ISO NR Vignette control Diffraction compensation Auto distortion settings Off Auto Disable Wide range Off 15 Off Record run On Menu Guide > Defaults 149 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 174
AF a9 Focus point wrap-around a10 Focus point options Manual focus mode Dynamic-area AF assist a11 Low-light AF a12 Built-in AF-assist illuminator a13 Manual focus ring in AF mode b1 EV steps for exposure ) M M M M No wrap On On Off On Enable 1/3 step Off ø 12 mm 0 0 0 0 150 Menu Guide > Defaults - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 175
all in continuous mode Default Off 10 s 1 0.5 s 10 s 1 min 4 s 30 s 3 fps 200 Sync Off Auto M (cannot be deselected) M M M M On On Off Off Red On Menu Guide > Defaults 151 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 176
point selection AE/AF lock None AE/AF lock AF-ON (Varies with lens) Select center focus point Zoom on/off 1 : 1 (100%) Off 152 Menu Guide > Defaults - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 177
White balance Focus mode/AF-area mode AF-ON AE/AF lock Take photos (Varies with lens) Select center focus point 0 Always 4 Off 248 Menu Guide > Defaults 153 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 178
/disable touch controls Full-frame playback flicks Default Off 0 A-B: 0, G-M: 0 Auto A-B: 0, G-M: 0 Auto M M M M Dark on light Off Clean at shutdown Off 2 Low Enable Left V Right 154 Menu Guide > Defaults - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 179
(WR) Fn button Airplane mode Slot empty release lock Default Auto Auto Off 8 bit Off Off Enable Yes On Pairing None Disable Enable release Menu Guide > Defaults 155 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 180
The Playback Menu: Managing Images To view playback options, select the D tab in the camera menus. Option 0 Option 0 Delete 157 After burst, show 159 Playback folder 157 Rotate 158 D See Also For menu defaults, see "Playback Menu Defaults" (0 145). 156 Menu Guide > D The Playback Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 181
press 2 to select or deselect; items selected for display during full-frame playback are indicated by L icons. To return to the playback menu, press J. Menu Guide > D The Playback Menu 157 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 182
Show next. If you were scrolling before through pictures in reverse order, the preceding picture will be displayed as described for Show previous. 158 Menu Guide > D The Playback Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 183
➜ D (playback menu) If On is selected, "tall" (portrait-orientation) pictures will be automatically rotated 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. Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 184
the slide show and exit to playback mode. • Exit to shooting mode: Press the shutter-release button halfway to return to shooting mode. 160 Menu Guide > D The Playback Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 185
a candidate for later deletion (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). Press J to exit when the operation is complete. Menu Guide > D The Playback Menu 161 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 186
Menu: Shooting Options To view the photo shooting menu, select the C tab in the camera menus. Option 0 Option 0 Reset photo shooting menu 163 Auto distortion control 186 Storage folder For menu defaults, see "Photo Shooting Menu Defaults" (0 145). 162 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 187
will be stored. Folder Folder number Folder name Rename Folders are identified by a 5-character folder name preceded by a 3-digit folder number assigned automatically by the camera. The default folder name is "NCZ_7" (Z 7) or "NCZ_6" (Z 6); to change the name assigned to new folders, select Rename - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 188
dial. To complete entry and return to the previous menu, press X. To exit without completing text entry, press G. Text display area Keyboard area 164 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 189
. Highlight Select folder by number and press 2. 2 Choose a folder number. Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits and press 1 or 3 to change. If a folder with the selected number already exists, one of the following the selected folder unless it is already full. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 165 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 190
files in the folder reaches 5000, or if you attempt to record a movie when the camera calculates that the number of files needed for a movie of maximum length would result in the time may be required for camera startup if the memory card contains a very large number of files or folders. 166 Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 191
RGB color space (0 184), "_DSC", followed by a four-digit number and a threeletter extension (e.g., "DSC_0001.JPG" or "_DSC0002. view equivalent to a NIKKOR lens on a 35 mm format camera. a DX (24×16) Images are recorded in DX format. ratio of 16 : 9. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 167 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 192
Image Size G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Choose the size, in pixels, of photographs recorded with the camera. Select JPEG/TIFF to choose the size of JPEG and TIFF images, NEF (RAW) to choose the size of NEF (dpi; 1 inch = approximately 2.54 cm). 168 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 193
300 dpi. Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch = approximately 2.54 cm). Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 169 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 194
at a bit depth of 14 bits, producing files larger than those with a bit depth of 12 bits but increasing the color data recorded. 170 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 195
offers an additional Auto option. Auto ISO sensitivity control If On is selected, the camera will automatically adjust ISO sensitivity when optimal exposure cannot be achieved at the value selected s to 30 s. An Auto option is also available (0 172). Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 171 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 196
shutter speed based on the focal length of the lens. For example, the camera will automatically select fast minimum shutter speeds to reduce the blur that commonly occurs see the "White Balance" sections in "Basic Settings" (0 64) and "The i Menu" (0 100). 172 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 197
Fine-tuning is available via the camera menus. For more information on fine-tuning, see "Fine-Tuning White Balance" (0 101). For information on fine-tuning preset manual white balance, see "Fine-Tuning in increments of about 0.05 diffuse density units. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 173 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 198
is the unit used in color-temperature compensation filters. E.g.: • 4000 K-3000 K (a difference of 1000 K)=83 mired • 7000 K-6000 K (a difference of 1000 K)=24 mired 174 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 199
temperature and press 2. 2 Select values for amber-blue and green-magenta. Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits on the Amber-Blue or Green-Magenta axis and press 1 or 3 to change. Value for Amber-Blue axis to the white balance icon in the shooting display. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 175 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 200
D Choose Color Temperature Note that the desired results will not be obtained with fluorescent lighting. Choose I (Fluorescent) for fluorescent light sources. With other light sources, take a test shot to determine if the selected value is appropriate. 176 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 201
manual white balance, see "Preset Manual" (0 103). 1 Select Preset manual. Go to White balance in the photo shooting menu, highlight Preset manual, preset (d-1 to d-6) and press X. 3 Choose Select image. The preset manual white balance menu will be displayed; highlight Select image and press 2. 4 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 202
white balance menu. D Protect To protect the current white-balance preset, select Protect in the preset manual white balance menu, then highlight On and press J. Protected presets cannot be modified and the Fine-tune and Edit comment options cannot be used. 178 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 203
. Default settings can be restored by pressing the O button. 3 Save changes and exit. Press J to save changes and return to the Picture Control list. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 179 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 204
Picture Controls can be copied to a memory card and used in compatible software or shared among cameras of the same model. D The i Menu Modifying Picture Controls from the i menu allows the a Picture Control and press 3 to display Picture Control settings. 180 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 205
through C-9 on the camera and name them as desired. • Delete from card: Delete selected custom Picture Controls from the memory card. • Copy to card: Copy a custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) from the camera to a selected destination (1 through 99) on the memory card. Menu Guide > C The Photo - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 206
Creating Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. 1 Select Save/edit. a destination. Choose a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2. 182 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 207
text-entry dialog will be displayed. By default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control; to choose a different name, the edit display. Original Picture Control icon Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 183 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 208
images require applications, displays, and printers that support color management. D Color Space ViewNX-i and correct color space when opening photographs created with this camera. Results cannot be guaranteed with third-party software. Lighting" (0 112). 184 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 209
be displayed, "Job NR" will flash in the control panel, and pictures cannot be taken (if the camera is turned off before processing is complete, the picture will be saved but noise reduction will not be performed). an amount as high as when Low is selected. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 185 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 210
that On may be selected automatically with some lenses, in which case the Auto distortion control option will be grayed out and unavailable). 186 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 211
➜ C (photo shooting menu) When On is selected, the camera will time photographs to reduce banding, areas of under- or over G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. For more information, see "Metering" (0 110). Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 187 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 212
) or optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe (0 351). Flash Control Mode SB-300 flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe (settings for an SB- manual: Choose the distance to the subject; flash output will be adjusted automatically. • Manual: Choose the flash level manually - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 213
-500 flash unit or a WR-R10 wireless remote controller is mounted on the camera. Option Description The remote flash units are controlled using low- Y Optical AWL intensity WR-R10 attached to the camera (0 366). Off Remote flash photography disabled. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 189 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 214
Choose the balance between groups A and B and set the output for group C manually. Remote The flash units fire repeatedly while the shutter is open, repeating producing a flash units or flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe. For more information, see "Flash Mode" (0 109, 356). 190 Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 215
G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) The focus mode controls how the camera focuses. For more information, see "Choosing a Focus Mode" (0 52). AF-Area Mode G button ➜ C (photo shooting menu) Choose how the camera selects the focus-point for autofocus. For more information, see "AF-Area Mode" - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 216
amount the selected settings vary with each shot (ADL bracketing excluded). • Amount: Choose how Active D-Lighting varies with each shot (ADL bracketing only). 192 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 217
Flash bracketing to vary only flash level. Note that flash bracketing is available in i-TTL and, where supported, auto aperture (qA) flash control modes only (0 410). 2 Choose the number of shots. Highlight , a bracketing icon will appear in the display. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 193 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 218
more, the maximum number of shots is 5; if a higher value was selected in Step 2, the number of shots will automatically be set to 5. 194 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 219
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program increment: 0.7 Display after first shot ❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, select 0F for Number of shots. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 195 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 220
If the camera is turned off before the camera is turned on. D Exposure Bracketing The camera modifies camera will automatically vary ISO sensitivity for optimum exposure when the limits of the camera exposure system are exceeded; in mode M, the camera to change how the camera performs exposure and flash - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 221
White Balance Bracketing The camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. 1 Choose WB bracketing. Select WB in the bracketing sequence. At settings other than 0F, a bracketing icon will appear in the display. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 197 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 222
5F 5 0/A2/A1/B1/B2 7F 7 1A, 1B 0/A3/A2/A1/ B1/B2/B3 9F 9 0/A4/A3/A2/A1/ B1/B2/B3/B4 198 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 223
be created each time the shutter is released, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c2 (Self-timer) > Number of shots. If the camera is turned off while the memory card access lamp is lit, the camera will power off only after all photographs in the sequence have been recorded. Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 224
ADL Bracketing The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. 1 Choose ADL bracketing. Select ADL bracketing for Auto bracketing set. 2 Choose N OFF H OFF H+ OFF AUTO Bracketing order Off/Low Off/Normal Off/High Off/Extra high Off/Auto 200 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 225
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-byshot according to the been replaced or shots have been deleted to make room on the memory card. If the camera is turned off before all shots in the sequence have been taken, bracketing will resume from the - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 226
total number of exposures (the gain for each exposure is set to 1/2 for 2 exposures, 1/3 for 3 exposures, etc). - Lighten: The camera compares the pixels in each exposure and uses only the brightest. + - Darken: The camera compares the pixels in each exposure and uses only the darkest. + 202 Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 227
choose the desired mode and press J to select. If On (series) or On (single photo) is selected, an icon will appear in the display. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 203 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 228
through the lens as shooting progresses, highlight Overlay shooting and press 2, then press 1 or 3 to choose the desired option and press J to select. 204 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 229
2, multiple exposure shooting will end when the photo is recorded; otherwise, you can continue taking multiple exposures until multiple exposure shooting is turned off. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 205 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 230
exposure shooting will end after the first multiple exposure is recorded. In self-timer mode, the camera will automatically record the number of exposures selected in Step 3, regardless of the option selected for will be recorded in JPEG finem format. 206 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 231
exposures, the individual exposures will be kept. D Multiple Exposure Shooting may also end if camera settings are changed before the exposure is complete. The shooting settings and photo info for some menu items are grayed out and cannot be changed. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 207 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 232
available to record the next exposure can be extended by choosing longer times for Custom Setting c3 (Power off delay) > Playback and Menus. 208 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 233
equivalent to about 2 EV). It cannot be combined with some camera features, including NEF (RAW) recording, flash photography, bracketing, multiple larger values for high-contrast subjects, or select Auto to let the camera adjust the exposure differential according to the scene. • Smoothing: Choose - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 234
• Save individual images (NEF): Choose On to save each of the individual shots used to create the HDR image. The photos are saved as large-size NEF (RAW) files regardless of the options selected for image quality and size in the photo shooting menu. 210 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 235
exit without creating additional HDR photographs, select Off. If On (series) or On (single photo) is selected, an icon will appear in the display. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 211 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 236
a value higher than required may not produce the desired results; if Auto is selected, the camera will automatically adjust exposure to suit the scene. 4 Choose the amount of smoothing. To choose image. Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects. 212 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 237
and press J to select. 6 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. " be cropped out. The desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting. Use of a tripod is recommended. - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 238
number of intervals and the number of shots per interval. • Exposure smoothing: Selecting On allows the camera to adjust exposure to match previous shot in modes other than M (note that exposure smoothing only On to silence the shutter during shooting. 214 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 239
New folder to create a new folder for each new sequence, Reset file numbering to reset file numbering to 0001 when a new folder is created. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 215 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 240
to the correct time and date. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before use or use an AC shooting menu and press 2. Interval timer shooting options will be displayed. 216 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 241
the date and time and press J. • Interval: Choose the interval, in hours, minutes, and seconds. Highlight Interval and press 2. Choose an interval and press J. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 217 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 242
press 2. Highlight an option and press J. • Silent photography: Enable or disable silent photography. Highlight Silent photography and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. 218 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 243
start day/time in Step 2. The display turns off during shooting; shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 219 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 244
used, and pictures played back while interval timer photography is in progress. The display will turn off automatically shortly before each interval. Note that changing camera settings while the interval timer is active may cause shooting to end. 220 Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 245
and press J. ❚❚ Ending Interval Timer Shooting To end interval timer photography before all the photos are taken, select Off in the interval timer menu. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 221 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 246
photograph or photographs for the previous interval have been taken, the memory card is full, or AF-S is selected and the camera is unable to focus (note that the camera focuses before each shot). If Off is selected for Interval priority in autofocus mode, shooting will resume with the next interval - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 247
will be taken. Resume shooting after deleting some pictures or turning the camera off and inserting another memory card. D Interval Timer Photography Choose an release mode selected, the camera will take the specified number of shots at each interval. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 223 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 248
while interval timer photography is in effect, the camera will take the number of shots in the while interval timer photography is in effect, the camera will take one shot at each interval and process Selecting On for Silent photography disables some camera features, including: • ISO sensitivities of - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 249
Choose the interval between shots in minutes and seconds. • Shooting time: Choose how long the camera will continue to take pictures (hours and minutes). • Exposure smoothing: Selecting On smooths abrupt : Choose the frame size and rate for the final movie. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 225 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 250
is chosen for Custom Setting a1(AF-C priority selection) or Custom Setting a2 (AF-S priority selection) according to the focus mode currently selected. 226 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 251
shooting a time-lapse movie, select Time zone and date in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date, and then take a test shot at current settings and menu and press 2. Time-lapse movie options will be displayed. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 227 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 252
press 2. Choose a shooting time and press J. • Exposure smoothing: Enable or disable exposure smoothing. Highlight Exposure smoothing and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. 228 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 253
frame size and rate at which the final movie will play back. Highlight Frame size/ frame rate and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 229 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 254
Highlight Start and press J. Shooting starts after about 3 s. The display turns off and the camera takes photographs at the selected interval for the selected shooting time. D During Shooting During shooting, or use the menus while shooting is in progress. 230 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 255
the value selected for Interval is very short, in which case shooting can be ended by turning the camera off ). A movie will be created from the frames shot to that point. Note that if the /frame rate Memory card indicator Length recorded/ maximum length Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 231 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 256
cannot be combined with some camera features, including movie recording, is longer than the shooting time). Shooting may end if camera controls are used or settings are changed or HDMI cable is Selecting On for Silent photography disables some camera features, including: • ISO sensitivities of Hi - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 257
other than Self-timer (E). Selecting Focus shift shooting displays the options below. • Start: Start shooting. The camera will change the focus distance by the selected amount with each shot. • No. of shots: Choose the to 0001 when a new folder is created. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 233 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 258
at current settings and view the results. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before use or use an AC adapter shots and press 2. Choose the number of shots and press J. 234 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 259
smaller focus steps and increasing the number of shots when photographing subjects close to the camera. • Interval until next shot: Choose the interval between shots. Highlight Interval until exposure lock and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 235 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 260
storage folder: Choose starting folder options. Highlight Starting storage folder and press 2. Highlight options and press 2 to select or deselect. Press J to proceed. 236 Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 261
) > Standby timer, the standby timer will not expire during shooting. Note that changing camera settings while focus shift photography is in progress may cause shooting to end. Shooting will previews can only be viewed on the camera used to create them. Menu Guide > C The Photo Shooting Menu 237 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 262
needed for full exposure. Focus shift cannot be combined with some camera features, including movie recording, time-lapse movies, bracketing, the displayed. D Silent Photography Selecting On for Silent photography disables some camera features, including: • ISO sensitivities of Hi 0.3 through Hi - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 263
for Custom Setting d5 (Shutter type). Regardless of the option selected for Beep options in the setup menu, a beep will not sound when the camera focuses or the self-timer is counting down, and both the flash and long-exposure noise reduction will be disabled. In continuous release modes, the - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 264
Menu: Movie Shooting Options To view the movie shooting menu, select the 1 tab in the camera menus. Option 0 Option 0 Reset movie shooting menu 241 Auto distortion control 244 File naming menu defaults, see "Movie Shooting Menu Defaults" (0 148). 240 Menu Guide > 1 The Movie Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 265
G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Choose from High quality and Normal. Movie File Type G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Record movies in MOV or MP4 format. Menu Guide > 1 The Movie Shooting Menu 241 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 266
control is used in other modes. D Auto ISO Sensitivity Control At high ISO sensitivities, the camera may have difficulty focusing and noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may increase. use the option currently selected for photos. 242 Menu Guide > 1 The Movie Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 267
photos (0 112, 122). High ISO NR G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Reduce "noise" (randomly-spaced bright pixels) in movies recorded at high ISO sensitivities (0 185). Menu Guide > 1 The Movie Shooting Menu 243 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 268
movies under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting. Choose Auto to allow the camera to automatically choose the correct frequency, or manually match the frequency to that of the local AC power supply. D 30 s for 60 Hz; 1/100 s, 1/50 s, or 1/25 s for 50 Hz. 244 Menu Guide > 1 The Movie Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 269
recording (0 52). AF-Area Mode G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode (0 54). Vibration Reduction G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Choose Choose whether to enable electronic vibration reduction in movie mode. Menu Guide > 1 The Movie Shooting Menu 245 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 270
or Microphone off to turn sound recording off; to select microphone sensitivity manually, select Manual and choose a sensitivity. D The 2 Icon Movies that were recorded without prevent audio distortion when recording movies in loud environments. 246 Menu Guide > 1 The Movie Shooting Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 271
by wind blowing over the microphone (note that other sounds may also be affected). Wind-noise reduction for optional stereo microphones that support this feature can be enabled or disabled using microphone controls. Headphone Volume G button ➜ 1 (movie shooting menu) Press 1 or 3 to adjust headphone - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 272
origin • Reset: Reset the time code to 00:00:00.00. • Enter manually: Enter the hour, minute, second, and frame number manually. • Current time: Set the time code to the current time as provided by the camera clock. Select On to compensate for discrepancies between the Drop frame frame count and - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 273
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To view Custom Settings, select the A tab in the camera menus. Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. Custom Setting groups Main menu Menu Guide > A Custom Settings 249 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 274
257 a10 Focus point options 257 a11 Low-light AF 258 a12 Built-in AF-assist illuminator 258 a13 Manual focus ring in AF mode 2 259 b Metering/exposure b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl 259 b2 Easy AE-L 261 c2 Self-timer 262 c3 Power off delay 262 250 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 275
button 281 f4 Shutter spd & aperture lock 283 f5 Customize command dials 283 f6 Release button to use dial 285 f7 Reverse indicators 285 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings 251 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 276
"Custom Settings Menu Defaults" (0 150). Reset Custom Settings G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Select Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default values (0 150). 252 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 277
whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority). Photos can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority). Regardless of the option selected, if focus point is displayed in . Focus lock continues until the shutter is released. Menu Guide > A Custom Settings 253 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 278
. Option Description When the camera detects a human portrait subject camera detects a dog or cat, it Animal detection automatically focuses on one or the other of the subject's eyes, or on the subject's face if the eyes are not detected. Off Face and eye detection disabled. 254 Menu Guide - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 279
manual focuspoint camera rotated 90° clockwise, and for "tall" orientation with the camera rotated 90° counterclockwise. Select No to use the same focus point regardless of camera orientation. Camera rotated 90°counter-clockwise Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90°clockwise Menu Guide - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 280
Select Yes to enable separate focus-point selection. Camera rotated 90°counter-clockwise Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90°clockwise a7: AF Activation G button ➜ A (Custom Settings Description Shutter-release enabled. Shutter-release disabled. 256 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 281
manual focus mode, Off to display the focus point only during focus point selection. • Dynamic-area AF assist: If On is selected, both the selected focus point and the surrounding focus points will be displayed in dynamic-area AF mode. Choose Off to display only the selected focus point. Menu Guide - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 282
On for more accurate focus under low-light conditions when AF-S is selected for focus mode, but note that camera may require more time to focus. This option takes effect only in photo mode when a setting other than the AF-assist illuminator while it is lit. 258 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 283
rotating the lens focus ring while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (autofocus with manual override). To refocus using autofocus, lift your finger from the shutter-release button and ISO sensitivity, bracketing, and exposure and flash compensation. Menu Guide > A Custom Settings 259 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 284
As above, except that the exposure compensation 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 area given the most weight in centerweighted metering. 260 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 285
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 for each metering method by from +1 to −1 EV in steps of 1/6 the shutter-release button does not lock exposure. Menu Guide > A Custom Settings 261 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 286
c3: Power Off Delay G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose how long the control panel and camera displays remain on when no operations are performed. Different settings can be chosen for Playback, Menus, Image shorter power-off delays for longer battery life. 262 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 287
wireless remote controller. d4: Exposure Delay Mode G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) In situations where the slightest camera movement can blur pictures, shutter release can be delayed by from about 0.2 to 3 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. Menu Guide > A Custom Settings 263 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 288
camera shake at slow shutter speeds. P Mechanical shutter The camera uses the mechanical shutter for all photos. x Electronic frontcurtain shutter The camera is assigned to the i menu or to the command dials and a camera control. Highlight the desired options and press 2 to select or deselect. - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 289
that number already exists, the lowest available folder number. If the current folder is numbered 999, the camera will not be able to create a new folder and the shutter release will be disabled (in addition, the current memory card or insert a new memory card. Menu Guide > A Custom Settings 265 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 290
d10: Peaking Highlights G button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) When focus peaking is enabled in manual focus mode, objects that are in focus are indicated by colored outlines in the display. Choose the is selected, the display will go blank during burst photography. 266 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 291
flash units is set to 1/200 s. When the camera shows a shutter speed of 1/200 s in mode shutter speeds as fast as 1/8000 s can be selected by the camera (modes P and A) or by the user (modes S and be used at the highest shutter speed supported by the camera, making it possible to choose the maximum - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 292
➜ A (Custom Settings menu) Choose how the camera adjusts flash level when exposure compensation is used. Option (Custom Settings menu) Choose how the camera adjusts flash level when auto ISO sensitivity control Description e Subject and background The camera takes both the main subject and - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 293
button ➜ A (Custom Settings menu) If On is selected when the camera is used with an optional flash unit that supports the Nikon Creative Lighting system, pressing the button to which Preview has been assigned value for the first shot unless the flash is used. Menu Guide > A Custom Settings 269 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 294
> over (I) is selected, shooting will proceed in order from the lowest to the highest value. This setting has no effect on ADL bracketing. 270 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 295
297, 356 brightness 299 191 Z Bluetooth connection 310 s Focus mode 52, U Wi-Fi connection 111 115 t AF-area mode 54, 115 u Vibration reduction 114 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings 271 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 296
check focus at two different locations when photographing a building or other wide object situated at right angles to the camera. Navigation window Use the X and W (Q) buttons to zoom in and out, or use the J button display, press the i button. Area in focus 272 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 297
A AF-ON F AF lock only E AE lock (Hold) D AE lock (Reset on release C AE lock only B AE/AF lock r FV lock h cDisable/enable q Preview Menu Guide > A Custom Settings 273 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 298
g Protect J Choose image area 8 Image quality/size m White balance h Set Picture Control y Active D-Lighting w Metering I/Y Flash mode/compensation z Focus mode/AF-area mode 274 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 299
x Focus point selection ---✔---- - X Focus (M/A) 1, 2 q Aperture 2 E Exposure compensation 2 9 ISO sensitivity 2 None 2 1 Available only with compatible lenses. 2 Regardless of the option selected, in manual focus mode the control ring can only be used to adjust focus. Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 300
metering Matrix metering is activated while the control is pressed. M Center- weighted metering Center-weighted metering is activated while the control is pressed. 276 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 301
). • If No sync is selected, you can choose from Synchronized release (keep the control pressed to synchronize the releases on the master and remote cameras) and Remote release only (keep the control pressed to take pictures with the remote cameras only). Menu Guide > A Custom Settings 277 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 302
control during playback to protect the current picture. J Choose image Press the control and rotate a command dial to area choose the image area. 278 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 303
-command range) dial to choose the exposure differential. z Exposure Press the control and rotate a command dial to delay mode choose the shutter-release delay. Menu Guide > A Custom Settings 279 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 304
-ridden by rotating the control ring while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (autofocus with manual override). To refocus using autofocus, lift your finger from the shutter-release button and then press ISO sensitivity. None The control has no effect. 280 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 305
choose the zoom ratio, highlight Zoom on/off and press 2). Press J again to return to the previous display. Pressing J during shooting has no effect. Menu Guide > A Custom Settings 281 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 306
active focus point. A folder-selection dialog will be displayed; u Choose folder highlight a folder and press J to view the pictures in the selected folder. 282 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 307
keeping the control pressed and rotating the sub-command dial, AF-area mode by keeping the control pressed and rotating the main command dial. Menu Guide > A Custom Settings 283 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 308
photo, the next or previous movie, or the next or previous picture with a selected rating (to choose the rating, highlight Rating and press 2). 284 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 309
values on the left and positive values on the right. Select (V) to display positive values on the left and negative values on the right. Menu Guide > A Custom Settings 285 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 310
, Z Bluetooth connection 310 122 U Wi-Fi connection 111 s Focus mode 52, 123 t AF-area mode 54, 123 u Vibration reduction 114 4 Electronic VR 122 286 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 311
tracking b Framing grid display g Protect K Select center focus point A AF-ON F AF lock only E AE lock (Hold) C AE lock only B AE/AF lock wyV 8 G l Menu Guide > A Custom Settings 287 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 312
Peaking highlights c Rating X Focus (M/A) q Power aperture E Exposure compensation 9 ISO sensitivity wyV 8 G l 1, 2 2 2 2 None 2 1 Available only with compatible lenses. 2 Regardless of the option selected, in manual focus mode the control ring can only be used to adjust focus. 288 Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 313
Press the control to turn the framing grid display display on or off. g Protect Press the control during playback to protect the current picture. Menu Guide > A Custom Settings 289 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 314
button on an optional wireless remote controller or remote cord functions in the same way as the camera shutter-release button. Press the control and rotate a command dial to choose the image area. Note sub-option can be selected using the sub-command dial). 290 Menu Guide > A Custom Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 315
the main command dial to rate the current picture during playback. Use the control to focus manually, independent X Focus (M/A) of the option selected for focus mode. Press the shutter-release button be used). The display may flicker while aperture is adjusted. Menu Guide > A Custom Settings 291 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 316
mode. To choose when the selected option applies, highlight When to apply and press 2. Choose from Always (the selected option applies whenever the camera is in movie mode) and Only while recording (the selected option applies only while recording is in progress; at other times, the focus speed - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 317
your subject leaves the focus point or something passes between the subject and the camera in movie mode. Choose from values between 7 (Low) and 1 (High). when something passes between the subject and the camera. The lower the value, the quicker the camera is to respond to the subject leaving the - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 318
that are potentially overexposed. D Highlight Display If both the highlight display and peaking highlights are enabled, only peaking highlights will be displayed in manual focus mode. To view the highlight display, select Off for Custom Setting d10 (Peaking highlights) > Peaking level. 294 Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 319
Setup To view the setup menu, select the B tab in the camera menus. Option 0 Option 0 Format memory card 296 Copyright information 306 Off ref photo 303 Reset all settings 315 Image comment 305 Firmware version 315 D See Also For menu defaults, see "Setup Menu Defaults" (0 154). Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 320
make backup copies as required. D During Formatting Do not turn the camera off or remove memory cards during formatting. Save User Settings G button G button ➜ B (setup menu) Choose a language for camera menus and messages. The languages available vary with the country or region in which the - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 321
day, month, and year are displayed. Daylight saving time Turn daylight saving time on or off. The camera clock will automatically be advanced or set back one hour. The default setting is Off. If the clock is mode or when your eye is to the viewfinder. Menu Guide > B The Setup Menu 297 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 322
mode or when your eye is to the viewfinder. Monitor color balance applies only to the shooting, playback, and menu displays; pictures taken with the camera are not affected. 298 Menu Guide > B The Setup Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 323
adjusted automatically in response to lighting conditions; to adjust brightness manually, select Manual and press 1 or 3 (choose higher values for increased to lighting conditions; to adjust brightness manually, select Manual and press 1 or 3. Selecting Off turns the control panel off. Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 324
display black letters on a white background or Light on dark (x) to display white letters on a dark background. Dark on light Light on dark 300 Menu Guide > B The Setup Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 325
away from Current value camera or 3 to move focal point toward camera; choose from values between +20 and -20. The camera can store values for choose an identifier that is the same as the last two digits of the lens serial number to distinguish it from other lenses Guide > B The Setup Menu 301 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 326
, allowing them to be used with on-camera vibration reduction and certain other camera features. • Lens number: Choose a number button ➜ B (setup menu) Dirt or dust entering the camera when lenses are exchanged or the body cap is removed may time the camera is turned off. • Cleaning off: - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 327
so that it fills the display and then press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually. Menu Guide > B The Setup Menu 303 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 328
the shutter-release button is pressed. If the reference object is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data and a message will be displayed. Choose pattern is displayed when reference images are viewed on the camera. 304 Menu Guide > B The Setup Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 329
comment to all subsequent photographs. Highlight Attach comment and press 2 to turn it on or off. After choosing the desired setting, press J to exit. Menu Guide > B The Setup Menu 305 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 330
make sure that Attach copyright information is not selected and that the Artist and Copyright fields are blank before lending or transferring the camera to another person. Nikon does not accept liability for any damages or disputes arising from the use of the Copyright information option. 306 Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 331
volume of the beep that sounds when: • The self-timer is in operation • Time-lapse recording ends • The camera focuses in photo mode (note that a beep will not sound if AF-C is selected for focus mode or if is displayed by flicking left or by flicking right. Menu Guide > B The Setup Menu 307 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 332
(0 348). Location Data G button ➜ B (setup menu) Adjust settings for use when the camera is connected to a device that provides location data, namely a GPS receiver or a smart device from satellite: Select Yes to synchronize the camera clock with the time reported by the GPS device. 308 Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 333
will need to select pairing as the WR-1 link mode. D The WR-R10 Wireless Remote Controller Be sure the firmware for the WR-R10 has been updated to the latest version (version 3.0 or later). For information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area. Menu Guide > B The Setup Menu 309 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 334
None Airplane Mode G button ➜ B (setup menu) Select Enable to disable the camera's built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functions. The Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functions of optional peripheral devices connected to the camera can only be disabled by disconnecting the devices. Connect to - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 335
the WT-7 manual for details. Conformity Marking G button ➜ B (setup menu) View some of the standards with which the camera complies. A Wireless Connections For information on establishing wireless connections to computers or smart devices, see the Network Guide, available from the Nikon Download - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 336
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 white only enabled when a memory card is inserted in the camera. 312 Menu Guide > B The Setup Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 337
if the card is full, an error will be displayed). Use this option to share settings among cameras of the same model. Playback menu Playback display options Image review After delete After burst, show Custom Picture Controls are saved as Auto) Active D-Lighting Menu Guide > B The Setup Menu 313 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 338
release mode options) Settings saved using the camera or other cameras of the same model can be restored only available when a memory card is inserted in the camera, and that the Load settings option is only available that differ from camera to camera. The camera will not be able to load settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 339
other usergenerated entries are also reset. We recommend that you save settings using the Save/load settings option in the setup menu before performing a reset. Firmware Version G button ➜ B (setup menu) View the current camera firmware version. Menu Guide > B The Setup Menu 315 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 340
. The retouch menu is only displayed when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera. Option 0 Option 0 7 NEF (RAW) processing 319 a Distortion control 326 k Trim and selecting Retouch when a retouched image or original is displayed. 316 Menu Guide > N The Retouch Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 341
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 time using Custom Setting c3 (Power off delay) > Menus. Menu Guide > N The Retouch Menu 317 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 342
quality as the original, while cropped and resized copies created from NEF (RAW) and TIFF (RGB) images are saved in JPEG finem format. 318 Menu Guide > N The Retouch Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 343
in the retouch menu and press 2. 2 Choose how images are selected. Choose from the following options: • Select image(s): Select one or more images manually. • Select date: Create JPEG copies of all the NEF (RAW) images taken on selected dates. • Select all images: Create JPEG copies of all - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 344
Step 2, a picture selection dialog will be displayed listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. Highlight images using the multi selector and press the W (Q) button to select or deselect; selected taken on the chosen dates and proceed to Step 4. 320 Menu Guide > N The Retouch Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 345
will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J to create JPEG copies of the selected photos). To exit without copying the photographs, press the K button. Menu Guide > N The Retouch Menu 321 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 346
and appears at upper left in the crop display. D Viewing Cropped Copies Playback zoom may not be available when cropped copies are displayed. 322 Menu Guide > N The Retouch Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 347
menu) Use the Resize option in the camera menu N tab to create small copies of selected photographs. 1 Select Resize. Highlight Resize in the N tab and press 2. 2 Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. Highlight the desired size and press J. Menu Guide > N The Retouch Menu 323 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 348
. Highlight Yes and press J to save the resized copies. D Viewing Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed. 324 Menu Guide > N The Retouch Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 349
in very rare circumstances be applied to portions of the image that are not affected by red-eye; check the preview thoroughly before proceeding. Menu Guide > N The Retouch Menu 325 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 350
. Select Auto to let the 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 edges being cropped out). Press J to save the retouched copy. 326 Menu Guide > N The Retouch Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 351
more of the edges being cropped out). The results can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to save the retouched copy. Before After Menu Guide > N The Retouch Menu 327 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 352
press J to display a picture selection dialog listing only large NEF (RAW) images created with this camera (small and medium NEF/RAW images cannot be selected). 2 Select the first image. Use the multi the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display. 328 Menu Guide > N The Retouch Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 353
overlay. Press J while the preview is displayed to save the overlay. After an overlay is created, the resulting image will be displayed full-frame. Menu Guide > N The Retouch Menu 329 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 354
photograph selected for Image 1. The current image comment is appended to the overlay when it is saved; copyright information, however, is not copied. 330 Menu Guide > N The Retouch Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 355
original that has been retouched. 2 Display retouch options. Press i and select Retouch. 3 Select Side-by-side comparison. Highlight Side-by-side comparison and press J. Menu Guide > N The Retouch Menu 331 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 356
Comparison The source image will not be displayed if the copy was created from a photograph that was protected or has since been deleted. 332 Menu Guide > N The Retouch Menu - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 357
O My Menu/m Recent Settings To view My Menu, select the O tab in the camera menus. The MY MENU option can be used to create and edit a customized list of up Select a menu. Highlight the name of the menu containing the option you wish to add and press 2. Menu Guide > O My Menu/m Recent Settings 333 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 358
currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark. Items indicated by a V icon cannot be selected. Repeat Steps 1-4 to select additional items. 334 Menu Guide > O My Menu/m Recent Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 359
item currently highlighted in My Menu, press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to remove the selected item from My Menu. Menu Guide > O My Menu/m Recent Settings 335 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 360
in My Menu and press J. Repeat Steps 2-3 to reposition additional items. 4 Exit to My Menu. Press the G button to return to My Menu. 336 Menu Guide > O My Menu/m Recent Settings - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 361
item from the recent settings menu, highlight it and press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the selected item. Menu Guide > O My Menu/m Recent Settings 337 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 362
information on connecting to the camera and using the SnapBridge app, see SnapBridge online help. A Wireless Connections For information on establishing wireless connections to computers or smart devices, see the Network Guide, available from the Nikon Download Center: Z 7: https://downloadcenter - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 363
and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation (existing users should be sure to download the latest version, as earlier versions may not support the camera). An Internet connection is required. For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 364
❚❚ Copying Pictures to the Computer For detailed instructions, see the online help for ViewNX-i. 1 Connect the USB cable. After turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory card is inserted, connect the supplied USB cable as shown. D USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 365
Windows 8.1 may display an AutoPlay prompt when the camera is connected. Tap or click the dialog and then tap or click Nikon Transfer 2 to select Nikon Transfer 2. D macOS/OS X If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically, confirm that the camera is connected and then launch Image Capture (an - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 366
copied to the computer. Click Start Transfer D Transferring Movies Do not attempt to transfer movies from the memory card while it is inserted in another camera. Doing so could result in the movies being deleted without being transferred. D During Transfer Do not turn the - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 367
following methods can be used to connect to a computer via Wi-Fi. For more information, see the Network Guide. ❚❚ Built-in Wi-Fi Use the Connect to PC option in the camera setup menu to connect to computers either directly or via a wireless router. Connection via a wireless router Direct wireless - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 368
the supplied USB cable. When connecting the cable, do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. When the camera and printer are turned on, a welcome screen will be displayed, followed by a PictBridge playback display. D Selecting Photographs for Printing Images created at image - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 369
. 2 Adjust printing options. Press J to display the following items, then press 1 or 3 to highlight an item and press 2 to view options (only options 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 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 370
3 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press J. Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display. 2 Choose an option. Highlight one of the following - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 371
HDMI cable (available separately from thirdparty suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to highdefinition video devices. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. Connect to camera Connect to high-definition device (choose cable with connector for HDMI device - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 372
will automatically select the appropriate format. • Advanced: Adjust the settings below. - Output range: 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 Limited range for devices with an RGB - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 373
camera is connected via HDMI to a third-party recorder that supports the Atomos Open Protocol (Atomos SHOGUN, NINJA, or SUMO-series Monitor recorders). An icon will be displayed in the camera longer than the anticipated recording time. See the manual provided with the recorder for more information on - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 374
are being recorded at movie frame sizes of 1920 × 1080 120p, 1920 × 1080 100p, or 1920 × 1080 slow-motion or when the camera is connected to a computer running Camera Control Pro 2. D 10-Bit Output Data Depth 10 bit can be used only with compatible recorders. Regardless of the display mode selected - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 375
Versus "Remote" You can take pictures using a flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe or one or more remote flash units. Camera-Mounted Flash Units Take pictures using a flash unit mounted on the camera as described in "Using an OnCamera Flash" (0 352). Remote Flash Photography Take pictures - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 376
steps below to mount an optional flash unit on the camera and take photographs using the flash. 1 Mount the unit on the accessory shoe. See the manual provided with the unit for details. D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 377
speed can be set as follows when an optional flash unit is used: Mode Shutter speed b Set automatically by camera (1/200 s-1/60 s) P, A Set automatically by camera (1/200 s-1/60 s) * S Value selected by user (1/200 s-30 s) M Value selected by user (1/200 s-30 s, Bulb, Time) * Shutter speed - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 378
reflected by the subject; flash compensation is also available. Auto external flash supports "auto aperture" (qA) and "non-TTL auto" (A) modes. See the flash unit manual for details. • Distance-priority manual: Choose the distance to the subject; flash output will be adjusted automatically. Flash - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 379
unit for details. D Unified Flash Control Unified flash control allows the camera and flash unit to share settings. If a flash unit that supports unified flash control is mounted on the camera, changes to flash settings made with either the camera or flash unit are reflected on both devices, as are - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 380
fires with every shot, but before it fires, the red-eye J Red-eye reduction (red-eye reduction) reduction lamp on the flash unit or camera lights to reduce "red-eye" (a flash unit with red-eye reduction is required). Not recommended with moving subjects or in other situations in which quick - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 381
the effect of a stream of M Rear-curtain sync (rearcurtain sync) light behind moving light sources. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake. Selecting P or A after choosing this option sets the flash mode to Slow sync. Note that this option cannot be used with - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 382
in the display and the control panel. Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0.0. Flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. 358 On - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 383
Assign FV lock to a control using Custom Setting f2 (Custom control assignment). 2 Attach a CLS-compatible flash unit. Mount a CLS-compatible flash unit on the camera accessory shoe. 3 Set the flash unit to the appropriate mode. Turn the flash unit on and select TTL or Auto external flash for Flash - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 384
pre-flash to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will be locked at this level and FV lock icon (r) will appear in the camera display. 6 Recompose the photograph. Flash output will remain locked at the value metered in Step 5. 7 Take the photograph. Press the shutter-release button - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 385
Flash Info for On-Camera Units When a unit that supports unified flash control (the SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300) is mounted on the camera accessory shoe, flash info can be viewed in the camera display by pressing the DISP button in photo mode (0 15). The information displayed varies with the - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 386
1 Flash control mode 188, 354 1 FP indicator 267 2 2 Flash compensation 3 (distance-priority manual)...... 354 3 Distance 354 Manual 1 2 1 Flash control mode 188, 354 FP indicator 267 2 Flash level 354 Repeating Flash 1 2 3 1 Flash control mode 188, 354 2 Flash level (output - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 387
Settings The flash information display shows selected camera settings, including shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity. D Changing Flash Settings Flash settings vary with the flash unit and the settings selected. You can also testfire the flash. On-Camera Flash Photography 363 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 388
Flash Photography" (0 351). Throughout this chapter, operations involving an accessory connected to the camera are indicated by C, operations involving remote flash units by f. For more information on f, see the manual provided with the flash unit. Using Remote Flash Units Remote flash units can be - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 389
• Radio AWL combined with optical AWL provided by a shoe-mounted flash unit (0 385) Remote Flash Photography 365 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 390
flash units. Attach a WR-R10 wireless remote controller to the camera and establish a wireless connection between the flash units and the WR Remote Controller Be sure to update the WR-R10 firmware to version 3.0 or later; for information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area. 366 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 391
large number of devices. • PIN: Communication is shared among all devices with the same four-digit PIN, making this a good choice for photography featuring a large number of remote devices. If there are multiple cameras present that share the same PIN, the flash units will be under the sole control - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 392
established. 6 f: Confirm that the flash-ready lights for all flash units are lit. In radio AWL, the flash-ready indicator will light in the camera display when all flash units are ready. D Listing Remote Flash Units To view the flash units currently controlled using radio AWL, select Flash control - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 393
D Reconnecting As long as the channel, link mode, and other settings remain the same, the WR-R10 will automatically connect to previously paired flash units when you select remote mode and Steps 3-5 can be omitted. The flash unit LINK lamp lights green when a connection is established. Remote Flash - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 394
flash and the flash units in each group: • TTL: i-TTL flash control • qA: Auto aperture (available only with compatible flash units) • M: Choose the flash level manually • - - (off): The units do not fire and the flash level cannot be adjusted 370 Remote Flash Photography - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 395
4 f: Group the remote flash units. Choose a group (A-F) for each of the remote flash units. The master flash can control up to 18 flash units in any combination. 5 C/f: Compose the shot. Compose the shot and arrange the flash units. See the documentation provided with the flash units for more - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 396
this option to control overall flash compensation for, and the relative balance between, groups A and B, while setting output for group C manually. 1 C: Select Quick wireless control. Select Quick wireless control for Flash control > Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu. 2 C: Select - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 397
Choose a flash control mode and flash level for the units in group C: • M: Choose the flash level manually. • - -: The units in group C do not fire. 4 f: Group the remote flash units. Choose a group (A, B, or C). The master flash can control up to 18 flash units - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 398
❚❚ Remote Repeating When this option is selected, the flash units fire repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multiple-exposure effect. 1 C: Select Remote repeating. Select Remote repeating for Flash control > Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu. 2 C: Select Remote repeating - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 399
5 C/f: Compose the shot. Compose the shot and arrange the flash units. See the documentation provided with the flash units for more information. After arranging the units, press the i button in the flash info display (0 388) and select c Test flash to testfire the units and confirm that they are - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 400
be combined with any of the following flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe: • SB-5000: Before attaching the flash unit, set adjusted using the controls on the flash unit or the options listed in the camera menus under Group flash options > Master flash or under "M" in the Remote - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 401
units can be controlled via optical signals from an optional flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe and functioning as a master flash (optical AWL; for information on compatible flash units, see "The Nikon Creative Lighting System", 0 410). If the flash unit in question is an SB-5000 or - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 402
flash and the flash units in each group: • TTL: i-TTL flash control • qA: Auto aperture (available only with compatible flash units) • M: Choose the flash level manually • - - (off): The units do not fire and the flash level cannot be adjusted 378 Remote Flash Photography - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 403
Choose a channel for the master flash. If the remote flash units include an SB-500, you must choose channel 3, but otherwise you can choose any channel between 1 and 4. 4 f: Set the remote flash units to the same channel as the master flash. Set the remote flash units to the channel selected in Step - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 404
this option to control overall flash compensation for, and the relative balance between, groups A and B, while setting output for group C manually. 1 C: Select Quick wireless control. Select Quick wireless control for Flash control > Remote flash control in the photo shooting menu. 2 C: Select - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 405
Choose a flash control mode and flash level for the units in group C: • M: Choose the flash level manually • - -: The units in group C do not fire. Choose a channel for the master flash. If the remote flash units include an SB-500, you must choose - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 406
7 C/f: Take the photograph. Take the photograph after confirming that the flash-ready lights for all flash units are lit. ❚❚ Remote Repeating (SB-5000 Only) When this option is selected, the flash units fire repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a multiple-exposure effect. 1 C: Select - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 407
3 C: Adjust flash settings. Choose the flash level (Output), the maximum number of times the flash units fire (Times), and the number of times the flash units fire per second (Frequency). Enable or disable selected groups. Select ON to enable the selected group, - - to disable the selected group. - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 408
light from the master flash (particular care is required if the camera is not mounted on a tripod). Be sure that direct light or strong reflections from the remote flash units do not enter the camera lens (in TTL mode) or the photocells on the remote flash units (qA - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 409
900, SB-800, SB-700, or SB-500 flash unit mounted on the camera accessory shoe. Before proceeding, establish a wireless connection between the radiocontrolled flash units WR-R10 (0 366). If an SB-500 is mounted on the camera accessory shoe, select Optical/radio AWL for Flash control > Wireless flash - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 410
flash for optical AWL, as well as for remote flash units controlled via radio AWL using a WR-R10. Flash info can be viewed in the camera display by pressing the DISP button in photo mode (0 15). The information displayed varies with the flash control mode. Group Flash 12 3 4 5 1 Flash-ready - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 411
Quick Wireless Control 12 7 3 8 4 5 6 1 Flash-ready indicator 1 366 2 Remote flash control 190 FP indicator 267 3 Remote flash control mode 2 189, 190 4 A : B ratio 372, 380 5 Flash compensation.......... 372, 380 6 Group C flash control mode and flash level (output) ... 372, 380 7 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 412
Settings The flash information display shows selected camera settings, including shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity. D Changing Flash Settings Flash settings can be changed by pressing the i button in the flash - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 413
Troubleshooting You may be able to resolve any issues with the camera by following the steps below. Check this list before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Check the common problems listed in the following sections: 1 STEP • "Problems and Solutions" (0 390) • " - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 414
common issues are listed below. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert Control panel response times and brightness vary with temperature. 390 Troubleshooting - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 415
autofocus, select AF-S, AF-C, or AF-F for focus mode. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 53), use manual focus or focus lock. Beeps do not sound: • Off is selected another AF-area mode. The camera is slow to record photos: Turn long exposure noise reduction off. Troubleshooting 391 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 416
camera. the problem persists, camera's internal circuits if the ambient temperature is high or the camera camera has overheated, wait for the internal circuits to cool and then try again. Note that the camera camera's internal circuits during shooting; turn the camera when the camera temperature is - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 417
for preset white balance: The images in question were created with a different model of camera. White balance bracketing is unavailable: • An NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality • The photos are displayed in image review. • The camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken. Troubleshooting 393 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 418
The picture cannot be edited with this camera. The camera displays a message stating that the folder NEF (RAW) images the same way as the camera does: Thirdparty software does not display effects of Picture system is not compatible with the camera or image transfer software. Use a card reader or - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 419
only to computers and smart devices. Miscellaneous The date of recording is not correct: The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Check the clock regularly against available at certain combinations of settings or when no memory card is inserted. Troubleshooting 395 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 420
Indicator Camera Control display panel Problem Solution H Low battery. Ready a fully-charged spare battery. Battery exhausted. Recharge or replace battery. H (flashes) Battery info unavailable. Battery cannot be used. Contact Nikon-authorized service representative. Battery not supported - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 421
Camera Control display panel Problem camera has run out of computer or other device. file or folder numbers. • Insert new memory card. Release shutter. If error persists Err (flashes) Camera malfunction. or appears frequently, consult Nikon-authorized service representative. Troubleshooting - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 422
Problem Solution No memory card. Camera cannot Turn camera off and [-E-] detect memory confirm that card is card. correctly inserted. • Use Nikon , card may be damaged. Contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Unable to create new folder. Delete files Troubleshooting - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 423
Message panel Problem Solution File was edited on Cannot display this file. - computer or does not comply with DCF standards, or File cannot be viewed on camera. file Printer is out of ink. Replace ink and select Continue *. * See printer manual for more information. Troubleshooting 399 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 424
Display and Control Panel Refer to this section for information on the indicators in the camera display (monitor and viewfinder) and control panel. For illustrative purposes, the displays are shown with all indicators lit. The Monitor: Photo Mode The following indicators - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 425
11 AF-area mode 54, 191, 245 25 "k" (appears when memory 12 Active D-Lighting......112, 184, 243 remains for over 1000 13 Picture Control 96, 179, 243 exposures 34 14 White balance..... 64, 100, 172, 242 26 Number of exposures 15 Image quality 106, 168 remaining 34, 469 16 Image area 121 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 426
a count-down timer (the timer turns red when the thirty second mark is reached). In some cases, the timer may be displayed immediately after the camera is turned on. When the timer reaches zero, the shooting display will turn off automatically to protect the - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 427
❚❚ The Information Display 12 3 4 5 6 78 19 18 9 17 10 16 11 15 12 14 13 1 Shooting mode 72 12 Exposure indicator 76 2 Flexible program indicator ......... 73 3 User setting mode 77 4 Shutter speed lock icon 283 5 Flash sync indicator 267 6 Shutter speed 73, 75 7 Aperture lock - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 428
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 41 40 29 39 30 38 31 37 32 36 33 35 34 20 Bluetooth connection 29 Built-in Wi-Fi 111, 343 indicator 310 30 Release mode 86, 113 Airplane mode 310 31 AF-area mode 54, 191, 245 21 Wi-Fi connection indicator....... 111 32 Focus mode 52, 191, 245 22 Long - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 429
The Monitor: Movie Mode The following indicators appear in the monitor in movie mode. 12 3 4 5 6 13 12 7 11 8 10 9 1 Recording indicator 45 7 Wind noise reduction 247 "No movie" indicator 46 8 Headphone volume 247 2 External recording control........348 9 Release mode 3 Frame size - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 430
The Viewfinder: Photo Mode The following indicators appear in the viewfinder in photo mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 45 14 44 15 43 42 16 41 40 39 17 18 19 38 20 37 21 22 36 35 33 31 29 28 27 26 24 23 34 32 30 25 1 Battery indicator 34 12 Image size 108, 168 2 Live view - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 431
18 Number of shots remaining in 28 Aperture 74 exposure and flash bracketing 29 Aperture lock icon 283 sequence 193 30 Shutter speed 73, 75 Number of shots remaining in 31 Flash sync indicator 267 white balance bracketing sequence 197 32 FV lock indicator 359, 413 Number of shots - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 432
The Viewfinder: Movie Mode The following indicators appear in the viewfinder in movie mode. 1 13 2 3 4 12 11 10 9 5 8 6 7 1 Frame size and rate/image 7 Release mode quality 118, 241 (still photography 86 2 File name 167 8 Sound level 120 3 External recording control ....... 348 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 433
The Control Panel 1 2 34 5 12 11 6 10 7 9 8 1 Shutter-speed lock icon 283 8 Number of exposures 2 Shutter speed 73, 75 remaining 34, 469 3 Exposure compensation 9 Release mode 86 indicator 84 10 ISO sensitivity 82 Exposure compensation value ..... 84 11 Flash compensation indicator - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 434
Lighting System Nikon's advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash -priority manual ✔ ✔ ✔ ------ M Manual 4 - - ✔4 ✔4 RPT Repeating flash D Flash Photography Flash photography cannot be combined with some camera features, - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 435
qA/A Auto aperture/ Non-TTL auto ✔6 ✔6 M Manual RPT Repeating flash Radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting ✔7 - FV lock 9 Red-eye reduction Camera modeling illumination Unified flash control Camera flash unit firmware update ✔ ✔10 Technical Notes 411 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 436
is set to emit monitor pre-flashes in qA or A flash control mode. 10 Firmware updates for the SB-910 and SB-900 can be performed from the camera. The SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander When mounted on a CLS-compatible camera, the SU-800 can be used as a commander for SB-5000, SB-910 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 437
is disabled. Set flash unit to A (non-TTL auto flash). 2 Available when camera is used to select flash mode. D Using FV Lock with Optional Flash Units FV in TTL and (where supported) monitor pre-flash qA and monitor pre-flash A flash control modes (see the manual provided with the flash unit - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 438
Units Refer to the flash unit manual for detailed instructions. If the unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. Note that this camera is not included in the "digital SLR" category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. i-TTL flash control can be used - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 439
Nikon camera. Power sources • EN-EL15b Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: Additional EN-EL15b batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service battery pack for Nikon mirrorless cameras. Attached to the camera, it allows B8, B12). See the filter manual for details. • Filters intended for - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 440
from a computer running Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately), or to take and browse pictures remotely from a computer or smart device. Note: A wireless network and some basic network knowledge is required when using a wireless transmitter. Be sure to update the wireless transmitter software - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 441
one camera, ready multiple cameras with updated to the latest version (WR-R10 firmware version 3.0 or later and WR-1 firmware version 1.0.1 or later). For information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area. Consult a Nikon-authorized service representative when updating the firmware - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 442
panel. Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the Nikon website for your region 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 to an - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 443
storage position when using the cable clip. HDMI cable goes here HDMI cable goes here HDMI cable goes here Insert tab into matching slot on camera and attach cable clip USB cable HDMI cable and USB cable used simultaneously Technical Notes 419 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 444
off before attaching an optional 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 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 445
4 Connect the EH-5c/EH-5b AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on the AC adapter (e) and the power cable to the DC socket (r). A P icon is displayed when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector. Technical Notes 421 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 446
, wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly. Important: Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not covered under warranty. • Lenses, viewfinder: Glass surfaces are easily damaged. Remove dust and lint with a blower. If using an - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 447
the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned off. If image sensor cleaning fails to resolve the problem, contact a Nikonauthorized service representative. ❚❚ "Clean Now" Holding the camera base down, select Clean image sensor in the setup menu, then - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 448
D Image Sensor Cleaning Using camera controls during shutdown interrupts image sensor cleaning. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera's internal circuitry. Cleaning can be performed again after a - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 449
Cleaning" Choose from the following options: 6 Clean at shutdown Cleaning off The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each time the camera is turned off. Automatic image sensor cleaning off. 1 Select Automatic Cleaning. Display the Clean image sensor menu as described in "Clean - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 450
described below. Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily damaged; we recommend that manual cleaning be performed only by a Nikon-authorized service representative. 1 Remove the lens. Turn the camera off and remove the lens or body cap. 2 Examine the image sensor. Holding the - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 451
conditions. To protect the camera when no lens is in place, be sure to replace the body cap provided with the camera, being careful to first remove 423). If the problem persists, clean the sensor manually (0 426) or have the sensor cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel. Photographs affected - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 452
. Lasers and other bright light sources: Do not direct lasers or other extremely bright light sources toward the lens, as this could damage the camera's image sensor. Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source: Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 453
clean and be careful not to touch them with your fingers or with tools or other objects. Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, wellventilated area. If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to prevent fire. If the product will not be used for - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 454
Notes on the monitor and viewfinder: These displays are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 455
). Repeat this process at least once every six months. • Turning the camera on or off repeatedly when the battery is fully discharged will shorten battery If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 456
: Observe the precautions below when using the charging AC adapter. • Do not move the camera during charging. Failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the camera showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged. Disconnect and reconnect - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 457
Specifications Nikon Z 7/Z 6 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Nikon Z mount Lens Compatible lenses • Z mount NIKKOR lenses • F mount NIKKOR lenses with mount adapter; restrictions may apply Effective pixels Effective pixels • Z 7: 45.7 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 458
Storage Image size (pixels) - 1 : 1 (24×24) image area 5504 × 5504 (Large: 30.3 M) 4128 × 4128 (Medium: 17.0 M) 2752 × 2752 (Small: 7.6 M) - 16 : 9 (36×20) image area 8256 × 4640 (Large: 38.3 M) 6192 × 3480 (Medium: 21.5 M) 4128 × 2320 (Small: 9.6 M) - Photographs taken during movie recording at a - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 459
2.31, PictBridge 1.27-cm/0.5-in. approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED electronic viewfinder with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controls Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical Approx. 0.8× (50 mm lens at infinity, −1.0 m −1) 21 mm (−1.0 m −1; from center surface of viewfinder - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 460
frame coverage, and color balance and 11-level manual brightness controls Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed with shutter at 1/200 s or slower; Auto FP High-Speed sync supported Release Release mode Approximate maximum frame advance rate (measured under Nikonspecified test conditions - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 461
Exposure Metering system TTL metering using camera image sensor Metering mode • Matrix Mode Auto (b); programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture- priority auto (A); manual (M); user settings (U1, U2, U3) Exposure compensation -5 - +5 EV in increments of - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 462
-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking • Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used Focus points • Z 7: 493 (single or by pressing center of sub-selector Vibration reduction (VR) Camera VR 5-axis image sensor shift Lens VR Lens shift (available - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 463
shoe Nikon Creative flash, choose color temperature (2500 K-10,000 K), preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), all except choose with fine-tuning Exposure, flash, white balance, and ADL TTL metering using camera image sensor Matrix, center-weighted, or highlight-weighted • 3840 × 2160 ( - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 464
(ISO 100 to Hi 2) with selectable upper limit - M: Auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100 to Hi 2) available with selectable upper limit; manual selection (ISO 100 to 51200 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV) with additional options available equivalent to approximately 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 465
Type C HDMI connector Can be used with MC-DC2 and other optional accessories Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported) Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter) • Standards: - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac (Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) - IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a (other countries in the - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 466
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Bluetooth Range (line of sight) Power source Battery Battery pack Charging AC adapter AC adapter Tripod socket Tripod socket • Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 • Operating frequency: Bluetooth: 2402-2480 MHz Bluetooth Low Energy: 2402-2480 MHz • Maximum - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 467
(CIPA) standards or guidelines. • All figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery. • The sample images displayed on the camera and the images and illustrations in the manuals are for expository purposes only. • Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 468
× 20.5 mm (1.6 × 2.2 × 0.8 in.) Approx. 80 g (2.9 oz), excluding terminal cover Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 469
File System (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • Exif version 2.31: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.31, a standard in which information stored with - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 470
Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License. PictBridge is a trademark of the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). XQD is a trademark of marks by Nikon Corporation is under license. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 471
A FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project (https://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. A MIT License (HarfBuzz) Portions of this software are copyright © 2018 The HarfBuzz Project (https://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 472
A Unicode® Character Database License (Unicode® Character Database) This software incorporates Unicode® Character Database open-source code. The license for this open-source code is given below. COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE Copyright © 1991-2019 Unicode, Inc. All rights reserved. Distributed - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 473
SEE http://www.mpegla.com A BSD License (NVM Express Driver) The license conditions for the open source software incorporated in the camera's NVM Express driver are as follows: [ComponentName.c] Copyright (c) 2013, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. This program and the accompanying materials - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 474
[NvmExpressBlockIo.c] Copyright (c) 2013 - 2018, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. This program and the accompanying materials are licensed and made available under the terms and conditions of the BSD License which accompanies this distribution. The full text of the license may be found at - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 475
[NvmExpressDxe.uni] Copyright (c) 2013 - 2014, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. This program and the accompanying materials are licensed and made available under the terms and conditions of the BSD License which accompanies this distribution. The full text of the license may be found at http - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 476
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Lens User's Manual This section is included as a lens manual for purchasers of the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens kit. Note that lens kits may not be available in some countries or regions. Using the Lens ❚❚ - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 477
In autofocus mode, you can rotate this customizable ring to perform a function selected with the camera. • Manual focus mode selected: Rotate to focus. 9 Lens mounting mark Use when mounting the lens on the camera. 10 Rubber lens-mount gasket - 11 CPU contacts Used to transfer data to and from - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 478
body, keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, and then rotate the lens counterclockwise until it clicks into place. Removing the Lens 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise. 454 Technical - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 479
To retract the lens, rotate the zoom ring in the opposite direction, stopping when you reach the (I) position on the focal length scale. If the camera is turned on with the lens retracted, a warning will be displayed. Extend the lens before use. Technical Notes ➜ NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Lens User - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 480
be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in use. ❚❚ When the Lens Is Attached The focus position may change if you turn the camera off and then on again after focusing. Refocus before shooting. If you have focused on a pre-selected location while waiting for your subject to appear - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 481
hold the lens or camera using only the lens hood. • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immediately and take the lens to a Nikon-authorized service center for repair. during transport. Technical Notes ➜ NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Lens User's Manual 457 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 482
prevent mold and rust. Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls. 458 Technical Notes ➜ NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Lens User's Manual - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 483
Use only one filter at a time. Remove the lens hood before attaching filters or rotating circular polarizing filters. Technical Notes ➜ NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Lens User's Manual 459 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 484
distance Diaphragm blades Aperture range Filter-attachment size Dimensions Weight Nikon Z mount 24 - 70 mm f/4 14 elements in maximum diameter × 88.5 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted) Approx. 500 g (1 lb 1.7 oz) Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 485
FTZ Mount Adapter User's Manual This mount adapter allows Nikon F mount NIKKOR lenses to be mounted on Nikon Z mount mirrorless cameras. It cannot be mounted on F mount (Nikon digital SLR) or 1 mount cameras (Nikon 1 advanced cameras with interchangeable lenses) or used with 1 NIKKOR lenses. This - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 486
Adapter Lens mount 2 Camera mount 6 3 7 4 8 1 5 1 Nikon F mount (attaches to lens) 2 Lens signal contacts 3 Lens mounting mark 4 Lens release 5 Tripod socket 6 Adapter mounting mark 7 Nikon Z mount (attaches to camera) 8 CPU contacts 462 Technical Notes ➜ FTZ Mount Adapter User's Manual - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 487
the adapter to the camera. Keeping the adapter mounting mark aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body (q), position the adapter on the camera and then rotate it counterclockwise until it clicks into place (w). 3 Remove the rear lens cap. Technical Notes ➜ FTZ Mount Adapter User's Manual 463 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 488
(q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). Attach the front and rear caps to the lens after removal. 2 Detach the adapter. Press and hold the camera lens release button (e) while turning the adapter clockwise (r). After removing the adapter, attach the body and rear caps to the adapter and the body - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 489
-Zoom AF Teleconverter) 85-250mm f/4-4.5 • PC 28mm f/4 (serial number • Auto NIKKOR Telephoto-Zoom 180900 or earlier) 200-600mm f/9.5-10.5 Technical Notes ➜ FTZ Mount Adapter User's Manual 465 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 490
camera has trouble focusing, set the AF-area mode to single point and select the center focus area, or focus manually. • With some lenses, the camera oz), support the lens when holding the camera and do not use the camera strap. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the camera lens mount - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 491
Body Cap • LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap Specifications Type Supported cameras Dimensions Weight Mount adapter Nikon Z mount mirrorless cameras Approx. 70 mm diameter (excluding projections) × 80 mm Approx. 135 g (4.8 oz) Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance, specifications, and performance - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 492
Approved Memory Cards The camera can be used with XQD and CFexpress (Type B) memory cards. Cards with write speeds of 45 MB/s (300×) or better are recommended for movie recording; - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 493
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 64 GB Sony G-series QD-G64E XQD card at different image quality and size settings when FX (36 × 24) is selected for Choose image area (as of July 2018). Z 7: Image quality Image size Large - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 494
Z 6: Image quality No. of Image size File size 1 images 1 Buffer capacity 2 Large 22.5 MB 1300 35 Lossless 12-bit Medium 16.1 MB 1900 26 compressed Small 12.7 MB 2500 26 NEF (RAW) 14-bit 28.2 MB 1100 43 12-bit 20.4 MB 1800 37 Compressed 14-bit Large 24.8 MB 1500 43 12-bit - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 495
Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) and Bluetooth features • Using the camera with optional accessories connected • Repeatedly zooming in and out To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15b batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance. • Use - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 496
Index Symbols b (Auto mode 41, 45 P (Programmed auto 72, 73 S (Shutter-priority auto 72, 73 A (Aperture-priority auto)..........72, 74 M (Manual 72, 75 U1/U2/U3 72, 77 U (Single frame 86, 89 V (Continuous L 86, 113 W (Continuous H 86, 113 X (Continuous H (extended)) ...87, 113 E (Self-timer - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 497
471 Battery info 312 Battery level 34 Beep options 307 Body cap 36, 416 Bracketing 269 Bracketing order 270 Bulb 80 C Cable clip 419 Camera Control Pro 2 418 Capture NX-D 70, 339 Center-weighted 110, 260 CHARGE lamp 29, 30 Charging AC adapter .....29, 415, 432, 444 Charging the - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 498
sunlight (White balance) ....65, 100 DISP button 15 Distance-priority manual .....354, 362 Distortion control 326 D-Lighting 325 Download center ii Fine-tune optimal exposure .........261 Fine-tuning white balance .. 101, 173 Firmware version 315 Flash 109, 351, 410 Flash (White balance 65, - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 499
75, 354, 362 Manual focus 53, 62 Manual focus ring in AF mode.....259 Matrix metering 110 Max. continuous release 263 Maximum aperture 414 Maximum sensitivity 83, 171 Memory buffer 88 Memory card 32, 468, 469 Memory card capacity 469 Menu guide 145 Metering 110 MF 53 Microphone 120 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 500
96 Power connector 415, 420 Power off delay 262 Power switch 38 Preset manual (White balance)..... 66, 100, 103, 177 Press the shutter-release button 44 Press the shutter-release button halfway 43 Prioritize viewfinder 9 Problems and solutions 390 Product serial number 4 Programmed auto 73 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 501
Release mode 86, 113 Remote cord 80, 416 Remote flash photography..351, 364 Remote repeating ......... 374, 382, 387 Removing the lens from the camera 37 Repeating flash 355, 362 Reset 163, 241, 252, 315 Reset all settings 315 Reset custom settings 252 Reset movie shooting menu........ 241 - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 502
Tripod 80 Troubleshooting 389 U Unified flash control 355 USB 339, 344 User settings 77, 296 Using an on-camera flash 352 V Vibration reduction .......114, 191, 245 View all in continuous mode ....... 266 Viewfinder 8, 406 Viewfinder brightness 299 Viewfinder color balance 299 Viewfinder - Nikon Z 7 | Reference Manual - Page 503
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This manual is for camera firmware versions 3.00 and later.
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Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
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After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
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