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DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual (with Warranty) • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read "For Your Safety" (page x). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference. En - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 2
app and any product manuals requires an Internet connection, for which fees may be levied by your phone or Internet service provider. A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in "For Your Safety" (0 x-xiii). D5-a (XQD Card Type) D5-b (CF Card Type - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 3
options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in bold. This camera is available in XQD- and CompactFlash-compatible models. The instructions in this manual assume an XQD memory card is used, but the operations for both models are identical. Camera Settings The explanations in this - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 4
• D5 digital guide) • AN-DC15 strap (0 19) • Warranty (printed on the back cover of this manual) Memory cards are sold separately. Cameras purchased in Japan display menus and messages in English and Japanese only; other languages are not supported Nikon software, including system requirements. ii - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 5
Table of Contents For Your Safety x Notices...xiv Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera 1 Camera Body 1 The Top Control Panel 6 The Rear Control Panel 8 The Viewfinder Display 10 Using the Touch Screen 12 The Accessory Shoe Cover 14 Tutorial 15 Camera Menus 15 Using Camera Menus - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 6
Live View Photography 44 Movies Autofocus 48 Manual Focus 50 Using the i Button 51 Silent Mode 54 The Live View Display 56 The Information Display 57 59 Recording Movies 59 Indices 63 Using - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 7
Mode 116 Choosing a Release Mode 116 Quick Release-Mode Selection 119 Self-Timer Mode 120 Mirror up Mode 122 ISO Sensitivity 124 Manual Adjustment 124 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control 126 Exposure 129 Metering 129 Exposure Mode 131 P: Programmed Auto 133 S: Shutter-Priority Auto 134 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 8
White Balance 159 White Balance Options 159 Fine-Tuning White Balance 162 Choosing a Color Temperature 165 Preset Manual 168 Viewfinder Photography 169 Live View (Spot White Balance 173 Managing Presets 176 Image Enhancement 179 Picture Controls 179 Selecting a Picture Control 179 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 9
Other Shooting Options 220 The R Button 220 The i button 223 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings 224 Multiple Exposure 227 Interval Timer Photography 234 Non-CPU Lenses 241 Location Data 244 More About Playback 246 Viewing Images 246 Full-Frame Playback 246 Thumbnail Playback - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 10
Connections 275 Installing ViewNX-i 275 Copying Pictures to the Computer 276 Ethernet and Wireless Networks 279 Printing Photographs 281 Connecting the Printer 281 Printing Pictures One at a Time 282 Printing Multiple Pictures 283 Viewing Photographs on TV 284 HDMI Options 285 Menu List - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 11
Program 355 Troubleshooting 356 Battery/Display 356 Shooting 356 Playback 360 Miscellaneous 361 Error Messages 362 Specifications 368 Calibrating Batteries 378 Approved Memory Cards 381 Memory Card Capacity 383 Battery Life 386 Index...388 Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 12
Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service center for inspection. control When operating the viewfinder - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 13
A Do not use in the presence of flammable A Observe proper precautions when gas handling batteries Do not use electronic equipment Batteries may leak, overheat, in the presence of flammable gas, rupture, or catch fire if improperly as this could result in explosion or handled. Observe the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 14
, damaged and the wires become attach the terminal cover and exposed, take the power cable to store in a cool, dry place. a Nikon-authorized service • The battery may be hot representative for inspection. immediately after use or when the Failure to observe this precaution product has been - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 15
trip or accidentally temporary visual impairment. The strike others, resulting in injury. flash should be no less than one A Follow the instructions of airline and meter (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject. hospital personnel Particular care should be observed when photographing infants. xiii - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 16
reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort has been made to ensure that - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 17
that and used in accordance with the any changes or modifications made to this instructions, may cause harmful device that are not expressly approved by interference to radio communications. Nikon Corporation may void the user's However, there is no guarantee that authority to operate - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 18
Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this product Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, may expose you to lead, a chemical known Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. to the State of California to cause birth - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 19
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 20
digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 21
sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 22
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controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body 1 X 7 8 2 9 10 3 11 4 3 12 5 13 14 6 15 16 1 I button 131 10 E button 143 2 Release mode dial lock release ... 116 11 S/Q button 33 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 24
Camera Body (Continued) 1 4 16 5 17 6 18 2 7 8 19 3 X 9 20 10 21 11 22 12 23 24 15 14 13 1 Stereo microphone 13 Battery-chamber cover 22 (for movies 61, 63, 296 14 AF-mode button.... 48, 50, 101, 105 2 Meter coupling lever 371 15 Focus-mode selector ..... 48, 98, 114 3 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 25
1 9 2 10 3 11 4 5 6 X 12 7 8 1 Pv button 50, 132, 305, 307 7 Fn button (vertical 39, 305 2 Sub-command dial 306 8 Vertical shooting shutter-release 3 Fn1 button 305, 307 button lock 39 4 Fn2 button 305, 307 9 Lens mounting mark 26 5 Sub-command dial for 10 Lens mount 26, - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 26
Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 16 3 4 5 17 6 18 7 X 8 19 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 O/Q button 33, 43, 266 11 Rear control panel 8 2 K button 42, 246 12 S button 116, 119, 224, 302 3 Monitor ....... 12, 42, 44, 59, 246, 308 13 T button 93, 96 4 G button 15, 287 14 U button 5 L - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 27
6 78 1 9 2 10 3 11 12 13 X 14 15 16 4 5 1 Eyepiece adapter 36, 336 11 Memory card slot cover ......... 30, 32 2 Eyepiece shutter lever 120 12 Card slot cover release button 3 Eyepiece adapter latch 36 (under cover 30 4 a button 44, 59, 173, 307 13 C button 39, 102, 305 5 Live - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 28
The Top Control Panel 1 8 9 2 3 10 4 11 12 5 6 7 13 X 1 Shutter speed 134, 136 8 Aperture stop indicator .....135, 324 AF-area mode 104, 106 9 Aperture (f-number)...........135, 136 Exposure compensation value.....143 Aperture Flash compensation value .........200 (number of stops - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 29
amount......... 156 HDR mode 193 24 Clock battery indicator.........29, 349 Multiple exposure mode 229 25 Flash compensation indicator..... 200 Manual lens number 243 26 Exposure compensation Time-lapse recording indicator...79 indicator 143 Capture mode indicator 337 Note: Display shown - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 30
The Rear Control Panel 1 8 2 9 3 4 5 6 10 7 11 1 "Remaining" indicator 383 7 "k" (appears when memory X 2 Image size (NEF/RAW 96 3 Release mode 116, 119 remains for over 1000 exposures 38 4 Voice memo status indicator 272, 273 5 Voice memo recording mode....272 6 Release mode 116, - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 31
A LCD Illuminators Rotating the power switch toward D Power switch activates the backlights for the buttons and control panels, making it easier to use the camera in the dark. After the power switch is released, the backlights will remain lit for a few seconds while the standby timer is active or - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 32
The Viewfinder Display 1 2 34 5 X 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 1 Framing grid (displayed when On is selected for Custom Setting d8 302 2 12-mm reference circle for centerweighted metering 129 3 AF area brackets 35 4 Focus points 40, 108, 298 Spot metering - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 33
8 Bracketing indicator: 19 Network display 279 Exposure and flash 20 Number of exposures bracketing 147 remaining 38, 383 WB bracketing 151 Number of shots remaining before ADL bracketing 155 memory buffer fills.......40, 118, 383 9 Focus indicator 40, 115 Preset white balance 10 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 34
Using the Touch Screen The touch-sensitive monitor supports the following operations: Flick Flick a finger a short distance left or right across the monitor. X Slide Slide a finger over the monitor. Stretch/Pinch Place two fingers on the monitor and move them apart or pinch them together. 12 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 35
• View thumbnails • View movies The touch screen can be used to position the focus point during live view (0 49), to measure a value for preset manual white balance using spot white balance tool (0 173), and for typing (0 185). X D The Touch Screen The touch screen responds to static electricity and - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 36
The Accessory Shoe Cover The supplied accessory shoe cover can be used to protect the accessory shoe or to prevent light reflected from the metal parts of the shoe from appearing in photographs. The cover attaches to the camera accessory shoe as shown at right. To remove the accessory shoe cover, - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 37
sTutorial Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options G button can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. s Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 287) • C: Photo Shooting (0 289) • 1: Movie Shooting (0 294) • A: Custom Settings (0 297 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 38
Using Camera Menus ❚❚ Menu Controls The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the menus. Multi selector Move cursor up Select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display sub-menu s Move cursor down J button Select highlighted item A - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 39
❚❚ Navigating the Menus Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. G button 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. s Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 40
5 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. 6 Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. s 7 Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. 8 Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 41
First Steps Attach the Camera Strap Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets. Charge the Battery s The D5 is powered by an EN-EL18a rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-26a battery charger - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 42
Charge lamps (green) Insert the battery (terminals first), aligning the end of the battery with the guide and then sliding the battery in the direction indicated until it clicks into place. The chamber lamp and charge lamps will flash slowly while the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 43
Charging is complete when the chamber lamp stops flashing and the charge lamps turn off. About 2 hours and 35 minutes are required to fully charge an exhausted battery; note that the battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F). 5 Remove the battery when - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 44
Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off. D Inserting and Removing Batteries Before inserting or removing the battery, confirm that power switch is in the OFF position. 2 Remove the battery-chamber cover. Lift the battery-chamber cover latch, turn s it to the open (A) position (q) and remove the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 45
4 Insert the battery. Insert the battery as shown at right. 5 Latch the cover. To prevent the battery from becoming dislodged during operation, rotate the latch to the closed position and fold it down as shown at right. Be sure the cover is securely latched. s A Removing the Battery Before - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 46
D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x-xiii and 351-354 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F); failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 47
Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G. Lens cap Lens mounting mark CPU contacts (0 324) s Focus-mode switch (0 26) Focus ring (0 114) 1 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 48
3 Attach the lens. Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount (q). Being careful not to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it s clicks into place (w). A Detaching - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 49
Basic Setup The language option in the setup menu is automatically highlighted the first time menus are displayed. Choose a language and set the camera clock. 1 Turn the camera on. Power switch 2 Select Language in the setup menu. G button s Press the G button to display the camera menus, then - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 50
4 Select Time zone and date. Select Time zone and date and press 2. 5 Set time zone. Select Time zone and press 2. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the local time zone (the UTC field shows the difference between the selected time zone and Coordinated s Universal Time, or UTC, in hours) and press J. - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 51
8 Set date format. Select Date format and press 2. Press 1 or 3 to choose the order in which the year, month, and day will be displayed and press J. 9 Exit to shooting mode. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. s A The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by a - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 52
Insert a Memory Card Pictures are stored on memory cards (available separately; 0 381). The camera is equipped with slots for either two XQD or two Type I CompactFlash cards. Type II cards and microdrives can not be used. 1 Turn the camera off. Power switch s D Inserting and Removing Memory Cards - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 53
3 Insert the memory card. Insert the card into the card slot with the rear label toward the monitor. When the memory card is fully inserted, the eject button will pop up and the green memory card access lamp will light briefly. Eject button Memory card access lamp D Inserting Memory Cards Insert - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 54
A Memory Card Icons The memory card icons light when memory cards are inserted (the example at right shows the display when two memory cards are inserted). If the memory card is full or an error has occurred, the icon for the affected card will flash (0 364). Top control panel A Removing Memory - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 55
Format the Memory Card Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being used or formatted in other devices. D Formatting Memory Cards Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 56
3 Press the O (Q) and S (Q) buttons again. Press the O (Q) and S (Q) buttons together a second time while C is flashing to format the memory card. Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting. s D Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 57
Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. Check that the display in the viewfinder is in focus before shooting. 1 Turn the camera on. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. 2 Lift the diopter adjustment control (q). s - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 58
4 Replace the diopter adjustment control. Push the diopter adjustment control back in (e). s A Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are unable to focus the viewfinder as described above, select single-servo AF (AF-S; 0 101), single-point AF (0 104), and the center focus point (0 108), and then frame a - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 59
Basic Photography and Playback The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining Before taking photographs, check the battery level and number of exposures remaining as described below. ❚❚ Battery Level The battery level is shown in the top control panel and viewfinder. s Top control panel - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 60
❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining The top control panel shows the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings (values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values between 2100 and 2199 are shown as 2.1 k). If two memory cards are inserted, the displays show - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 61
the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 62
Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter- release button halfway. At default settings, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus point. Frame a photo in the viewfinder with the main subject s positioned in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway. - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 63
3 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter- release-button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. While the photograph is being recorded to the memory card, the memory card access lamp will Memory card access lamp light. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 64
2 or flicking a finger left or right over the display (0 249). To view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 252). 1/12 NIKON D5 1/ 125 F5. 6 100 50mm 0 ,0 100NC_D5 DSC_0001. JPG 15/10/2015 10: 02: 27 NORMAL 5568x3712 To end playback and return to shooting mode - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 65
Deleting Unwanted Photographs Unwanted photographs can be deleted by pressing the O (Q) button. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. 1 Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described in "Viewing Photographs" on the previous page. The location - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 66
xLive View Photography Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view. 1 Rotate the live view selector to C (live view photography). x 2 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. The subject will no longer be - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 67
4 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The focus point will flash green and the shutter release will be disabled while the camera focuses. If the camera is able to focus, the focus point will be displayed in green; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point will flash - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 68
5 Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. The monitor will turn off. 6 Exit live view. Press the a button to exit live view. x A Exposure Preview During live view, you can press J to preview the effects of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity on - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 69
A Live View Zoom Preview Press the X button to magnify the view in the monitor up to a maximum of about 11×. A navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display. Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor, or press W (M) to - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 70
Autofocus To take pictures using autofocus, Focus-mode selector rotate the focus-mode selector to AF. ❚❚ Choosing a Focus Mode The following autofocus modes are available in live view: Mode Description x AF-S Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutterrelease button is - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 71
❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode The following AF-area modes can be selected in live view: Mode Description Face-priority AF: Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects; the selected subject is indicated by a double yellow border (if multiple faces, up to a - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 72
-mode button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired mode is displayed in the monitor. AF-mode button Sub-command dial Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 114), x rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus. To magnify the view in the monitor for precise - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 73
Using the i Button The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the i button during live view photography. Highlight items using the multi selector and press 2 to view options for the highlighted item. After choosing the desired setting, press J to return to the i-button menu. Press the i - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 74
under which shots are framed is different from that used when the photographs are taken, as is sometimes the case when a flash or preset manual Photo live view white balance is used. Adjusting the photo live view display WB display white balance to produce a similar effect to that used - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 75
❚❚ Split-Screen Display Zoom Selecting Split-screen display zoom in the live view photography i button menu splits the display into two boxes showing separate areas of the frame side-by-side at a high zoom ratio. The positions of the magnified areas are shown in the navigation window. Navigation - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 76
Silent Mode When On is selected for Silent photography in the i-button menu (0 52) or On is selected for Silent live view photography in the photo shooting menu (0 293), L is displayed in the monitor and the mirror remains up and the shutter stays open during live view photography. While the shutter - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 77
A Silent Mode In silent mode, the flash will not fire, the self-timer, bracketing (0 146), Active D-Lighting (0 187), HDR (0 189), vignette control (0 292), distortion control (0 292), multiple exposure (0 227), high ISO noise reduction (0 292), and exposure-delay mode (0 302) turn off, and - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 78
The Live View Display er q w t y Item Description 0 x q Time remaining The amount of time remaining before live view ends automatically. Displayed if - shooting will end in 30 s or less. Photo live view w display white balance indicator Monitor hue (photo live view display white balance - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 79
The Information Display To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the R button. Virtual horizon (0 308) Information on Information off x Histogram (exposure preview and silent photography only; 0 46, 54) Framing guides 57 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 80
D Shooting in Live View To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with photographs or exposure, close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter (0 120). Although they will not appear in the final picture unless On is selected for Silent photography (0 54), jagged edges, color fringing, - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 81
yMovies Read this section for information on recording and viewing movies. Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view. 1 Rotate the live view selector to 1 (movie live view). y Live view selector 2 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 82
movie recording. AF-ON button A Focusing Focus can also be adjusted by pressing the shutter-release button halfway before beginning recording, or you can focus manually as described on page 50. 60 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 83
6 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Exposure can be locked by pressing the center of the sub-selector (0 141) or altered by up to ±3 EV using exposure compensation (0 143); spot metering is - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 84
8 Exit live view. Press the a button to exit live view. A Exposure Mode The following exposure settings can be adjusted in movie mode: Aperture P, S - A ✔ M ✔ Shutter speed - - ✔ ISO sensitivity -1 -1 ✔2 y 1 The upper limit for ISO sensitivity can be selected using the Movie ISO - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 85
Indices If Index marking is assigned to a control using Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment, 0 307), you can press the selected control during recording to add indices that can be used to locate frames during editing and playback (0 81). Up to 20 indices can be added to each movie. Using - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 86
Option Description Frequency Control the frequency response of the built-in response microphone (0 296). Wind noise Enable or disable wind noise reduction using the built-in reduction microphone's low-cut filter (0 296). Destination When two memory cards are inserted, you can choose the card - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 87
The Live View Display y q w e r t u i o Item Description 0 Volume of audio output to headphones. q Headphone volume Displayed when third-party headphones 64 w Microphone sensitivity are connected. Microphone sensitivity. y 63 Sound level for audio recording. Displayed e Sound level in - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 88
D The Count-Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (0 56). Depending on shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately when movie recording begins. Note that regardless of the amount of recording time available, live view will still end - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 89
Maximum Length The maximum length varies with the options selected for Movie quality and Frame size/frame rate in the movie shooting menu (0 294). Maximum bit rate Maximum length (Mbps) (★ high (★ high quality/ Option 1 quality/Normal) Normal) r 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD); 30p 2 s 3840 × 2160 (4K - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 90
Information Display To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the R button. Virtual horizon (0 308) Information on Information off y Histogram Framing guides A HDMI If the camera is connected to an HDMI device (0 284), the view through the lens will appear both in the camera monitor - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 91
The Movie Crop Movies have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 and are recorded using a crop that varies with the frame size. 3840 × 2160 1920 × 1080 and 1920 × 1080 crop 1280 × 720 y Going from a frame size of 1920 × 1080 or 1280 × 720 to 3840 × 2160 increases the apparent focal length by approximately - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 92
A Image Area At frame sizes of 1920 × 1080 and 1280 × 720, you can choose an image area using the Image area > Choose image area option in the movie shooting menu. Select FX to shoot movies in what is referred to as "FXbased movie format", DX to shoot in "DX-based movie format". The differences - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 93
Taking Photos in Movie Mode To take photos in movie mode (either in live view or during movie recording), select Take photos for Custom Setting g1 (Custom control assignment) > Shutter-release button (0 307). Photos with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 can then be taken at any time by pressing the shutter - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 94
❚❚ Image Size The size of photos taken in movie mode varies with the movie frame size (0 67) and, in the case of photos taken at frame sizes of 1920 × 1080 and 1280 × 720, with the image area and the option selected for Image size > JPEG/TIFF in the photo shooting menu (0 95). Frame size Image - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 95
A Metering Exposure and White Balance The area used for metering exposure or auto white balance when photographs are recorded at a movie frame size of 1920 × 1080 crop (0 67) is not the same as the area in the final photograph, with the result that optimal results may not be achieved. Take test - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 96
Time-Lapse Movies The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a silent time-lapse movie using the options currently selected for Choose image area (0 70), Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality, and Destination in the movie shooting menu (0 294). The photos are taken using - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 97
2 Adjust time-lapse movie settings. Choose an interval, total shooting time, and exposure smoothing option. • To choose the interval between frames: Highlight Interval and press 2. • To choose the total shooting time: Choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed (minutes - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 98
• To enable or disable exposure smoothing: Highlight Exposure smoothing and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. Selecting On smooths abrupt changes in exposure in modes other than M (note that exposure smoothing only takes effect in mode M if auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled in the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 99
❚❚ Ending Shooting To end shooting before all the photos are taken, highlight Off in the time-lapse movie menu and press J, or press J between frames or immediately after a frame is recorded. A movie will be created from the frames shot to the point where shooting ended. Note that shooting will end - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 100
D Frame Size The area used for metering exposure, flash level, or auto white balance when photographs are recorded at a movie frame size of 1920 × 1080 crop (0 67) is not the same as the area in the final photograph, with the result that optimal results may not be achieved. Take test shots and check - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 101
A During Shooting During shooting, Q will flash and the timelapse recording indicator will be displayed in the top control panel. The time remaining (in hours and minutes) appears in the shutter-speed display immediately before each frame is recorded. At other times, the time remaining can be viewed - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 102
start playback; your current position is indicated by the movie progress bar. 1 icon Length Current position/total length a icon Movie Volume Guide y progress bar The following operations can be performed: To Use Description Pause Pause playback. Play Rewind/ advance Skip 10 s Resume - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 103
To Use Description Rotate the sub-command dial to skip to Skip ahead/ next or previous index, or to skip to the last back or first frame if the movie contains no indices. Adjust volume X/W (M) Press X to increase volume, W (M) to decrease. Trim movie i/J See page 82 for more information - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 104
Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option Description 9 Choose start/end point Create a copy from which unwanted footage has been removed. 4 Save selected frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. Trimming Movies y To - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 105
3 Select Choose start/end point. Press i or J, then highlight Choose start/end point and press 2. 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 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 106
6 Choose the end point. Press L (Z/Q) to switch from the start point (w) to the end point (x) selection tool and then select the closing frame as described in Step 5. The frames after the selected frame will be removed when you L (Z/Q) button save the copy in Step 9. End point 7 Create the copy. y - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 107
D Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card. Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original. A Removing Opening or Closing Footage To remove only the opening footage from the movie, - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 108
3 Create a still copy. Press 1 to create a still copy of the current frame. 4 Save the copy. Highlight Yes and press J to create a fine★-quality (0 92) JPEG copy of the selected frame. y A Save Selected Frame JPEG movie stills created with the Save selected frame option can not be retouched. JPEG - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 109
dImage Recording Options Image Area Choose from image areas of FX (36 × 24) 1.0× (FX format), DX (24 × 16) 1.5× (DX format), 5 : 4 (30 × 24), and 1.2× (30 × 20) 1.2×. See page 383 for information on the number of pictures that can be stored at different image area settings. FX format DX format 5:4 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 110
❚❚ Image Area Options The camera offers a choice of the following image areas: Option Description Images are recorded in FX format with an angle of c FX (36×24) 1.0× view equivalent to a NIKKOR lens on a 35 mm format camera. Selecting this option reduces the angle of view and Z 1.2× (30×20) - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 111
A DX Lenses DX lenses are designed for use with DX format cameras and have a smaller angle of view than lenses for 35 mm format cameras. If Auto DX crop is off and an option other than DX (24×16) (DX format) is selected for Image area when a DX lens is attached, the edges of the image may be - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 112
The image area can be selected using the Image area > Choose image area option in the photo shooting menu or by pressing a control and rotating a command dial. ❚❚ The Image Area Menu 1 Select Image area. Highlight Image area in the photo shooting menu and press 2. 2 Select Choose image area. - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 113
❚❚ Camera Controls 1 Assign image area selection to a camera control. Use Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0 305) to assign Choose image area to a control. 2 Use the selected control to choose an image area. The image area can be selected by pressing the selected control and rotating - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 114
Image Quality The D5 supports the following image quality options. See page 383 for information on the number of pictures that can be TIFF-RGB images at a bit TIFF (RGB) TIFF depth of 8 bits per channel (24-bit color). TIFF (RGB) is supported by a wide variety of imaging applications. 92 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 115
Image quality is set by pressing the T button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the rear control panel. T button Main command dial Rear control panel A Number of Exposures Remaining Pressing the T button displays the number of exposures remaining in the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 116
❚❚ NEF (RAW) Compression To choose the type of compression for NEF (RAW) images, highlight NEF (RAW) recording > NEF (RAW) compression in the photo shooting menu and press 2. Option N Lossless compressed O Compressed Uncompressed Description NEF images are compressed using a reversible algorithm, - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 117
Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from # Large, $ Medium, or % Small (note that image size varies depending on the option selected for Image area, 0 87): Image area Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) * FX (36×24) 1.0× (FX format) Large Medium Small 5568 × 3712 4176 × - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 118
Image size for JPEG and TIFF images can be set by pressing the T button and rotating the sub-command dial until the desired option is displayed in the rear control panel. To choose the size of NEF (RAW) images, use the Image size > NEF (RAW) option in the photo shooting menu. T button Sub-command - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 119
Using Two Memory Cards When two memory cards are inserted in the camera, you can use the Role played by card in Slot 2 item in the photo shooting menu to choose the role played by the card in Slot 2. Choose from Overflow (the card in Slot 2 is used only when the card in Slot 1 is full), Backup (each - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 120
available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 114). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 108) or use focus lock to focus and recompose photographs after focusing (0 111). Autofocus To - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 121
A Cross Sensors The availability of cross-sensor focus points varies with the lens used. Lens Cross sensors (cross-sensor focus points highlighted in gray 2) AF-S lenses other than those listed below with maximum apertures of f/4 or faster 1 99 cross sensors • AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 122
A AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters and Available Focus Points When an AF-S or AF-I teleconverter is attached, the focus points shown in the illustrations can be used for autofocus and electronic rangefinding (note that at maximum combined apertures slower than f/5.6, the camera may not be able to focus on - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 123
Autofocus Mode Choose from the following autofocus modes: Mode Description Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter- AF-S release button is pressed halfway. At default settings, shutter can only be released when in-focus indicator (I) is displayed (focus priority; 0 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 124
A See Also For information on using focus priority in continuous-servo AF, see Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 297). For information on using release priority in single-servo AF, see Custom Setting a2 (AF-S priority selection, 0 297). For information on preventing the camera from - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 125
A Predictive Focus Tracking In AF-C mode, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward or away from the camera while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway or either of the AF-ON buttons is pressed. This allows the camera to track focus while attempting to - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 126
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. • Single-point AF: Select the focus point as described on page 108; the camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects. • Dynamic-area AF: Select the focus point as described on page - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 127
• Group-area AF: The camera focuses using a group of focus points selected by the user, reducing the risk of the camera focusing on the background instead of on the main subject. Choose for subjects that are difficult to photograph using a single focus point. If faces are detected in AF-S focus mode - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 128
A 3D-tracking When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera. Consequently 3D-tracking may not produce the desired results with subjects that are similar in color to the background or that occupy a very small area of - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 129
an AF-S/AF-I teleconverter is used, single-point AF will automatically be selected at combined apertures slower than f/5.6. A Manual Focus Single-point AF is automatically selected when manual focus is used. A See Also For information on how autofocus adjusts to changes in the distance to the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 130
Focus Point Selection The camera focuses using 153 focus points, of which 55 shown at right can be selected manually, allowing photographs to be composed with the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame. Follow the steps below to choose the focus point (in - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 131
shown at right. Pressing the sides may not have the desired effect. A Auto-area AF N The focus point for auto-area AF is selected automatically; manual focus-point selection is not available. 109 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 132
A See Also For information on choosing the number of focus points that can be selected using the multi selector, see Custom Setting a6 (Number of focus points, 0 298). For information on choosing separate focus points and/or AF-area modes for vertical and horizontal orientations, see Custom Setting - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 133
Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus point in the final composition. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 113), focus lock can also be used to recompose the photograph after - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 134
AF-S focus mode: Focus locks automatically when the in-focus indicator (I) appears, and remains locked until you remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Focus can also be locked by pressing the center of the sub-selector as described on the previous page. 3 Recompose the photograph and - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 135
displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, use manual focus (0 114) or use focus lock (0 111) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. There is little or - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 136
Manual Focus Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or M mode without setting the camera N focus-mode selector to M. • Manual focus lenses: Focus manually. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 137
❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder The viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the 55 focus points). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 138
kRelease Mode Choosing a Release Mode To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial so that the pointer aligns with the desired setting. Pointer Mode Description S Single frame: The camera takes one photograph each time the shutter-release - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 139
low- and high-speed modes can also be selected using Custom Setting d1 (Continuous shooting speed, 0 301). The stated rates assume continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values. The stated rates may not be - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 140
A The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Note, however, that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full (tAA). The approximate number of images that can be stored in - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 141
Quick Release-Mode Selection When the release mode dial is rotated to S, the release mode can be selected by keeping the S button pressed while rotating the main command dial. Release mode dial To adjust settings for the selected release mode, press and hold the S button and rotate the sub-command - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 142
Self-Timer Mode The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for selfportraits. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Select self-timer mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 143
4 Start the timer. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the timer. The self-timer lamp will start to flash. Two seconds before the photograph is taken, the self-timer lamp will stop flashing. The shutter will be released about ten seconds after the timer starts. To turn the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 144
Mirror up Mode Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. To use mirror-up mode, press the release mode dial lock release and rotate the release mode Release mode dial dial to MUP (mirror up). After pressing the shutter-release button halfway - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 145
D Mirror Up While the mirror is raised, photos can not be framed in the viewfinder and autofocus and metering will not be performed. A Mirror up Mode A picture will be taken automatically if no operations are performed for about 30 s after the mirror is raised. A Preventing Blur To prevent blurring - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 146
SISO Sensitivity Manual Adjustment The camera's sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. Choose from settings that range from ISO 100 and - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 147
A The ISO Sensitivity Menu ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the ISO sensitivity settings option in the photo shooting menu (0 291). A ISO Sensitivity The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 148
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control in the photo shooting menu, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the value selected by the user (ISO sensitivity is adjusted appropriately - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 149
3 Adjust settings. The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using Maximum sensitivity (the minimum value for auto ISO sensitivity is automatically set to ISO 100; note that if the ISO sensitivity selected by the user is higher than that chosen for Maximum sensitivity, the value - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 150
A Minimum Shutter Speed Auto shutter-speed selection can be fine-tuned by highlighting Auto and pressing 2: for example, values faster than those usually selected automatically can be used with telephoto lenses to reduce blur. Note, however, that Auto functions only with CPU lenses; if a non-CPU - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 151
VExposure Metering Metering determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are available: Option Description Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations. Camera meters wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone L distribution, color, composition, and, - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 152
To choose a metering option, press the Y button and rotate the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel. Y button Top control panel Main command dial Viewfinder A Non-CPU Lens Data Specifying the focal length and maximum aperture of non- - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 153
135): User chooses aperture; camera selects g shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus. Z Manual (0 136): User controls both shutter speed and aperture. h Set shutter speed to Bulb (A) or Time (%) for long time- exposures. 131 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 154
non-CPU lenses (0 241), select exposure mode A (aperturepriority auto) or M (manual). In other modes, exposure mode A is automatically selected when a non-CPU Flash This setting controls whether optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; 0 328) will emit a modeling flash - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 155
P: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal exposure in most situations. A Flexible Program In exposure mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 156
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, rotate the main command dial while the exposure meters are on. Shutter speed can be set to "p" - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 157
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 the sub-command dial while the exposure - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 158
M: Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 159
A AF Micro NIKKOR Lenses Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used to set aperture. A Exposure Indicators The exposure indicators in the viewfinder and top control panel show whether the photograph would - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 160
surface. A Long Time-Exposures Close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter to prevent the photograph being affected by light entering via the viewfinder (0 120). Nikon recommends using a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter and power connector to prevent loss of power while the shutter is open - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 161
2 Select exposure mode M. Press the I button and rotate the main command dial until M is displayed in the top control panel. I button Main command dial Top control panel 3 Choose a shutter speed. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 162
Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock Shutter speed lock is available in shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes, aperture lock in aperture-priority auto and manual exposure modes. Shutter speed and aperture lock are not available in programmed auto exposure mode. 1 Assign shutter speed and - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 163
Autoexposure (AE) Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using center-weighted metering and spot metering (0 129) to meter exposure. 1 Lock exposure. Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutterrelease button halfway. With the shutter-release button - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 164
A Metered Area In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered at the selected focus point (0 129). In center-weighted metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 12-mm circle in the center of the viewfinder. A Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 165
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 129). Choose from values between -5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 166
±0 EV (E button pressed) -0.3 EV +2.0 EV At values other than ±0.0, the 0 at the center of the exposure indicators will flash (exposure modes P, S, and A only) and a E icon will be displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel after you release the E button. The current value for exposure - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 167
A Exposure Mode M In exposure mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change. A Using a Flash When a flash is used, exposure compensation affects both flash level and exposure, altering the brightness of both the main subject and the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 168
: The camera varies exposure and flash level over a series of photographs (0 147). Note that flash bracketing is available in i-TTL and, where supported, auto aperture (qA) flash control modes only (0 196, 329). • AE only: The camera varies exposure over a series of photographs. • Flash only: The - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 169
❚❚ Exposure and Flash Bracketing To vary exposure and/or flash level over a series of photographs: Exposure modified by: Exposure modified by: Exposure modified by: 0 EV -1 EV +1 EV 1 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 170
2 Select an exposure increment. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment. Exposure increment BKT button Sub-command dial Top control panel At default settings, the size of the increment can be chosen from 0.3 (1/3), 0.7 (2/3), 1, 2, and 3 EV. The - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 171
3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. Modifications to exposure are added to those made with exposure compensation (see page 143). While bracketing is in effect, a bracketing progress - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 172
are exceeded. Custom Setting e6 (Auto bracketing (mode M), 0 305) can be used to change how the camera performs exposure and flash bracketing in manual exposure mode. Bracketing can be performed by varying flash level together with shutter speed and/or aperture, or by varying flash level alone. 150 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 173
❚❚ White Balance Bracketing The camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. 1 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 174
2 Select a white balance increment. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the white balance adjustment. Each increment is roughly equivalent to 5 mired. White balance increment BKT button Sub-command dial Top control panel Choose from increments of 1 (5 mired), 2 (10 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 175
3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each copy will have a different white balance. Modifications to white balance are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance fine-tuning. If - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 176
❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and W is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 177
❚❚ ADL Bracketing The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. 1 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence. The number of shots is shown in the top control panel. Number of shots BKT - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 178
2 Select Active D-Lighting. Pressing the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose Active D-Lighting. BKT button Sub-command dial Active D-Lighting is shown in the top control panel. Control panel display ADL Control panel display ADL Y P Auto High R Z Low Extra high 1 Z Q 3 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 179
3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. While bracketing is in effect, a bracketing progress indicator will be displayed in the top control panel. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 180
❚❚ Canceling Bracketing To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero (r) and d is no longer displayed. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 181
rWhite Balance White Balance Options White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If the desired results can not be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option from the list below or use preset - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 182
K Choose color temp. 2500- Choose color temperature from list of 10,000 K values (0 165). Use subject, light source, or existing L Preset manual - photograph as reference for white balance (0 168). * All values are approximate and do not reflect fine-tuning (if applicable). White balance can - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 183
A Studio Flash Lighting Auto white balance may not produce the desired results with large studio flash units. Use preset white balance or set white balance to Flash and use fine-tuning to adjust white balance. A Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 184
2 (if a sub-menu is displayed, select the desired option and press 2 again to display fine-tuning options; for information on fine-tuning preset manual white balance, see page 178). 2 Fine-tune white balance. Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance. White balance can be fine- tuned - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 185
fine-tuned, an asterisk ("U") will be displayed in the rear control panel. J button ❚❚ The U Button At settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the U button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)-blue (B) axis (0 162; to fine-tune white balance when L is - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 186
the white balance mode and rotate the sub-command dial to choose the color temperature (mode K, "choose color temperature") or white balance preset (preset manual mode), or use the multi-selector to fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)-blue (B) and green (G)-magenta (M) axes (other white balance - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 187
Choosing a Color Temperature Follow the steps below to choose a color temperature when K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance. D Choose Color Temperature Note that the desired results will not be obtained with flash or fluorescent lighting. Choose N (Flash) or I (Fluorescent) for these - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 188
3 Select a value for green-magenta. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the G (green) or M (magenta) axis and press 1 or 3 to select a value. 4 Press J. Press J to save changes and return to the photo shooting menu. If a value other than 0 is selected for the green (G)-magenta (M) axis, an asterisk ("U") - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 189
❚❚ The U Button When K (Choose color temp.) is selected, the U button can be used to select the color temperature, although only for the amber (A)-blue (B) axis. Press the U button and rotate the subcommand dial until the desired value is displayed in the rear control panel (adjustments are made in - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 190
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 191
by 1 EV when measuring white balance; in exposure mode M, adjust exposure so that the exposure indicator shows ±0 (0 137). 2 Set white balance to L (Preset manual). Press the U button and rotate the main command dial until L is displayed in the rear control panel. U button Main command dial Rear - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 192
3 Select a preset. Press the U button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed in the rear control panel. U button Sub-command dial Rear control panel 4 Select direct measurement mode. Release the U button briefly and then press the button - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 193
6 Check the results. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, C will flash in the control panels, while the viewfinder will show a flashing a. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. Top control panel Rear control panel If lighting is too dark or too - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 194
the top control panel and viewfinder (and L in the rear control panel) if you attempt to measure a new value. A Selecting a Preset Selecting Preset manual for the White balance option in the photo shooting menu displays the dialog shown at right; highlight a preset and press J. If no value currently - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 195
. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. a button 2 Set white balance to L (Preset manual). Press the U button and rotate the main command dial until L is displayed in the rear control panel. U button Main command dial Rear control panel - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 196
4 Select direct measurement mode. Release the U button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in Rear control panel the rear control panel starts to flash. A spot white balance target (r) will be displayed at the selected focus point. 5 Position the target over a white or grey - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 197
The position of the targets used to measure preset white balance is displayed on presets recorded during live view. r D Measuring Preset Manual White Balance (Live View) Preset manual white balance can not be measured while an HDR exposure is in progress (0 189), when None is selected for Photo live - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 198
to copy a value for white balance from an existing photograph to a selected preset. 1 Select Preset manual. Select White balance in the photo shooting menu, then highlight Preset manual and press 2. 2 Select a destination. Highlight the destination preset (d-1 to d-6) and press the center of the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 199
4 Highlight a source image. Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold the X button. To view images in other locations, press W (M) and select the desired card and folder (0 247). 5 Copy white balance. Press J to copy the white balance value for the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 200
white balance menu and enter a comment as described on page 185. A Protect To protect the current white-balance preset, select Protect in the preset manual white r balance menu, then highlight On and press J. Protected presets can not be modified and the Fine-tune and Edit comment options can not - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 201
JImage Enhancement Picture Controls Selecting a Picture Control Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene. Option Q Standard R Neutral S Vivid T Monochrome Description Standard processing for balanced results. Recommended for most situations. Minimal processing for - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 202
1 Press L (Z/Q). A list of Picture Controls will be displayed. L (Z/Q) button 2 Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control and press J. J button A Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls are created through modifications to existing Picture Controls using the Manage - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 203
be modified to suit the scene or the user's creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. 1 Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the Picture Control list (0 179) and press 2. 2 Adjust - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 204
around bright objects or halos may appear around dark objects at some settings. Clarity is not applied to movies. Contrast Adjust contrast manually or select A to let the camera adjust contrast automatically. Brightness Raise or lower brightness without loss of detail in highlights or shadows - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 205
of the subject in the frame. Use a type G, E, or D lens for best results. A Switching Between Manual and Auto Press the X button to switch back and forth between manual and auto (A) settings for sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation. A Previous Settings The j indicator under the value - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 206
Creating Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. 1 Select Manage Picture Control. Highlight Manage Picture Control in the photo shooting menu and press 2. 2 Select Save/edit. Highlight Save/edit and press 2. 3 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 207
6 Name the Picture Control. The text-entry dialog shown at right will be displayed. By default, new Picture Controls are named Name area Keyboard area Keyboard selection by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control; to use the default name, - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 208
A Manage Picture Control > Rename Custom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu. A Manage Picture Control > Delete The Delete option in the Manage Picture Control menu can be used to delete selected custom Picture Controls when they are - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 209
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 210
To use Active D-Lighting: 1 Select Active D-Lighting. Highlight Active D-Lighting in the photo shooting menu and press 2. 2 Choose an option. Highlight the desired option and press J. If Y Auto is selected, the camera will automatically adjust Active D-Lighting according to shooting conditions (in - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 211
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Used with high-contrast subjects, High Dynamic Range (HDR) preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two shots taken at different exposures. HDR is most effective when used with matrix metering (0 129; with spot or center-weighted metering and a non-CPU lens, - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 212
2 Select a mode. Highlight HDR mode and press 2. Highlight one of the following and press J. • To take a series of HDR photographs, select 0 On (series). HDR shooting will continue until you select Off for HDR mode. • To take one HDR photograph, select On (single photo). Normal shooting will resume - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 213
3 Choose the exposure differential. To choose the difference in exposure between the two shots, highlight Exposure differential and press 2. The options shown at right will be displayed. Highlight an option and press J. Choose higher values for highcontrast subjects, but note that choosing a value - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 214
5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. "l y" will flash in the top control panel and l u in the viewfinder while the images are Top control panel combined; no photographs can be taken until recording - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 215
A The BKT Button If HDR (high dynamic range) is selected for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment) > BKT button + y (0 305), you can select the HDR mode by pressing the BKT button and rotating the main command dial and the exposure differential by pressing the BKT button and rotating the sub - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 216
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. l 2 Turn on the camera and flash unit. The flash will begin charging; the flash-ready indicator (c) will be displayed - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 217
not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information. A Shutter Speed Shutter speed can be set as follows when an optional flash - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 218
A 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, - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 219
light reflected by the subject; flash compensation is also available. Auto external flash supports "auto aperture" (qA) and "non-TTL auto" (A) modes; non the setup menu (0 241). See the flash unit manual for details. • Distance-priority manual: Choose the distance to the subject; flash output - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 220
to 1/60 s with Auto FP High-Speed Sync; 0 303). If flash unit supports red-eye reduction, choose this mode to reduce "red-eye" effect sometimes caused by prevent blurring caused by camera shake. In shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, flash l fires just before the shutter closes. Use - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 221
Red-eye reduction with Red-eye reduction 1 slow sync 1, 2 Flash off Rear-curtain sync 4 Slow sync 3 1 Y icon flashes if flash unit does not support red-eye reduction. 2 Red-eye reduction with slow sync is available only in exposure modes P and A. In modes S and M, red-eye reduction with slow - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 222
Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by from -3 EV to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 223
At values other than ±0.0, a Y icon will be displayed in the top control panel and viewfinder after you release the W (M) button. The current value for flash compensation can be confirmed by pressing the W (M) button. Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0.0. Flash - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 224
FV Lock This feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash output is appropriate to the subject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame. Flash output is adjusted automatically for any - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 225
5 Lock flash level. After confirming that the flashready indicator (M) is displayed in the viewfinder, press the control selected in Step 1. The flash will emit a monitor preflash to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will be locked at this level and FV lock icon (e) will appear in - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 226
emitted by the master flash. Available only with an SB-5000 or SB-500 mounted on the camera accessory shoe and remote flash units that support optical AWL (0 205). This option is for flash photography using both optically- and radio-controlled flash units and is available when a Optical/radio WR - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 227
in the documentation provided with the devices. ❚❚ Optical AWL The following instructions assume that the master flash is an SB-5000 or SB-500. When adjusted using the controls on the individual flash units; see the flash unit manuals for details. 1 C: Connect the master flash. Mount an SB-5000 or - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 228
required when using the WR-R10. Be sure to update the WR-R10 firmware to the latest version; for information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area. 206 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 229
5 f: Establish a wireless connection. Set the flash units to remote mode and set the devices to the channel you selected in Step 3, then pair the flash units with the WR-R10 according to the option selected in Step 4: • Pairing: Initiate pairing on the flash unit and press the WR-R10 pairing button. - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 230
❚❚ Optical/Radio AWL For remote flash lighting that incorporates both optically- and radio-controlled flash units, select Optical/radio AWL for Flash control > Wireless flash options in the photo shooting menu and set up the radio-controlled units as described under "Radio AWL" (0 206). Place - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 231
the flash units in each group: • TTL: i-TTL flash control (0 196). • 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 can not be adjusted. If Optical AWL or Optical/radio AWL is selected for - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 232
3 f: Set the channel (optical AWL only). Set the remote flash units to the channel selected in Step 2. 4 f: Group the remote flash units. Optical AWL Choose a group (A, B, or C, or if you are using an SB-500 master flash, A or B) for each remote flash unit. Although there is no limit on the number - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 233
Select 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 options. Highlight Quick wireless control options in the flash control display and press 2. 2 C: Adjust flash - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 234
If Optical AWL is selected for Flash control > Wireless flash options in the photo shooting menu (0 290), 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. 3 f: Set the channel ( - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 235
6 C/f: Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. In radio AWL, the flash-ready indicator will light in the camera viewfinder (0 10) or flash information display when all flash units are ready. The status of radiocontrolled units can also be viewed by selecting Flash control > Radio remote flash info - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 236
If Optical AWL is selected for Flash control > Wireless flash options in the photo shooting menu (0 290), 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. 3 f: Set the channel ( - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 237
6 C/f: Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. In radio AWL, the flash-ready indicator will light in the camera viewfinder (0 10) or flash information display when all flash units are ready. The status of radiocontrolled units can also be viewed by selecting Flash control > Radio remote flash info - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 238
Viewing Flash Info The camera can display flash info for SB-5000, SB-500, SB-400, and SB-300 flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe and for remote flash units controlled via radio AWL using a WR-R10. To view flash info, press the R button in the information display (0 220). The - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 239
1 2 1 Flash control mode 197 FP indicator 303 2 Flash compensation (distancepriority manual 197, 200 3 Distance 197 1 Flash control mode 197 FP indicator 303 2 Flash level 197, 200 ❚❚ Repeating Flash 1 2 3 1 Flash control mode 197 2 Flash level (output 197 3 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 240
❚❚ Group Flash 12 3 4 ❚❚ Quick Wireless Control 12 3 4 5 6 ❚❚ Remote Repeating 12 3 l 4 5 5 1 Flash-ready indicator 1 210 2 Remote flash control 209 6 3 Remote flash control mode 2.....204 4 Group flash control mode 2, 3.....209 Group flash mode 209 Flash level/ flash compensation 209 5 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 241
1 Displayed in radio AWL when all flash units are ready. 2 Optical AWL is indicated by Y, radio AWL by Z, joint optical and radio AWL by Y and Z. Optical AWL channel for joint optical and radio AWL is displayed only when SB-500 is used as master flash. 3 Icons are displayed for each group when joint - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 242
tOther Shooting Options The R Button Pressing the R button during viewfinder photography displays shooting information in the monitor including shutter speed, aperture, number of exposures remaining, and AF-area mode. 12 3 4 56 7 1 Exposure mode 131 6 Aperture (f-number)...........135, 136 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 243
8 9 22 10 21 11 20 12 19 13 14 15 18 17 16 8 Flash sync indicator 303 14 Image comment indicator......... 309 9 Aperture lock icon 140 15 Copyright information 10 Exposure indicator 137 indicator 309 Exposure compensation 16 IPTC indicator 309 display 143 17 Active D-Lighting - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 244
36 35 34 33 23 Satellite signal indicator 244 33 Number of exposures 24 Long exposure noise reduction remaining 38, 383 indicator 292 Manual lens number 242 25 Vignette control indicator..........292 34 Custom settings bank 297 26 Auto distortion control 292 35 Photo shooting menu bank - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 245
The i button To access the options below, press the i button during viewfinder photography. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. Option 0 Photo shooting menu bank 289 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 246
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the S and U buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The control panels turn off briefly while settings are reset. S button - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 247
❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Photo Shooting Menu 1 Option Default Option Default Extended photo menu banks Off Picture Control settings 2 Unmodified Image quality JPEG normal Multiple exposure Off 3 Image size JPEG/TIFF Large HDR (high dynamic range) Off 4 NEF (RAW) Large ISO - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 248
❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Movie Shooting Menu Option Default Movie ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity (mode M) 100 Auto ISO control (mode M) Off Maximum sensitivity 102400 Option White balance Default Same as photo settings ❚❚ Other Settings Option Focus point 1 Preset focus - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 249
Multiple Exposure Follow the steps below to record a series of two to ten exposures in a single photograph. ❚❚ Creating a Multiple Exposure Multiple exposures can not be recorded in live view. Exit live view before proceeding. A Extended Recording Times If the monitor turns off during playback or - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 250
2 Select a mode. Highlight Multiple exposure mode and press 2. Highlight one of the following and press J: • To take a series of multiple exposures, select 0 On (series). Multiple exposure shooting will continue until you select Off for Multiple exposure mode. • To take one multiple exposure, select - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 251
3 Choose the number of shots. Highlight Number of shots and press 2. Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press J. A The BKT Button If Multiple exposure is selected for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment) > BKT button + y (0 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 252
4 Choose the overlay mode. Highlight Overlay mode and press 2. The following options will be displayed. Highlight an option and press J. • Add: The exposures are overlaid without modification; gain is not adjusted. • Average: Before the exposures are overlaid, the gain for each is divided by the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 253
5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. In continuous release modes (0 116), the camera records all exposures in a single burst. If On (series) is selected, the camera will continue to record multiple exposures while the shutter-release button is pressed; if On (single photo) is selected, multiple - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 254
❚❚ Ending Multiple Exposures To end a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, select Off for multiple exposure mode. If shooting ends before the specified number of exposures have been taken, a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 255
D Multiple Exposure Multiple exposures may be affected by noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines). Do not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure. Live view is not available while shooting is in progress. Selecting live view resets Multiple exposure mode - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 256
Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. D Before Shooting Select a release mode other than self-timer (E) when using the interval timer. Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 257
2 Adjust interval timer settings. Choose a start option, interval, number of shots per interval, and exposure smoothing option. • To choose a start option: Highlight Start options and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. To start shooting immediately, select Now. To start shooting at a - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 258
• To choose the number of shots per interval: Highlight No. of intervals × shots/interval and press 2. Choose the number of intervals and the number of shots per interval and press J. In S (single frame) mode, the photographs for each interval will be taken at the rate chosen for Custom Setting - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 259
3 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. The first series of shots will be taken at the specified starting time, or after about 3 s if Now was selected for Start options in Step 2. Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken. A During Shooting During - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 260
❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer Photography Interval timer photography can be paused between intervals by pressing J or selecting Pause in the interval timer menu. ❚❚ Resuming Interval Timer Shooting To resume shooting: • Starting Now Highlight Restart and press J. • Starting at a Specified Time For - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 261
❚❚ No Photograph The camera will skip the current interval if any of the following situations persist for eight seconds or more after the interval was due to start: the photograph or photographs for the previous interval have yet to be taken, the memory card is full, or the camera is unable to focus - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 262
of the next may vary. If shooting can not proceed at current settings (for example, if a shutter speed of A or % is currently selected in manual exposure mode, the interval is zero, or the start time is in less than a minute), a warning will be displayed in the monitor. Interval timer shooting - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 263
: • The aperture value is displayed in the top control panel and viewfinder • Flash level is adjusted for changes in aperture if the flash unit supports qA (auto aperture) mode • Aperture is listed (with an asterisk) in the playback photo info display Specifying both the focal length and maximum - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 264
To enter or edit data for a non-CPU lens: 1 Select Non-CPU lens data. Highlight Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu and press 2. 2 Select a lens number. Highlight Lens number and press 4 or 2 to choose a lens number. 3 Enter the focal length and aperture. Highlight Focal length (mm) or Maximum - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 265
To recall lens data when using a non-CPU lens: 1 Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control. Assign Choose non-CPU lens number to a control using Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment, 0 305). 2 Use the selected control to choose a lens number. Press the selected control and - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 266
GPS adapter cord (0 338). ❚❚ GP-1/GP-1A GPS Units These optional GPS units are designed for use with Nikon digital cameras. For information on connecting the unit, see the manual provided with the device. A The o Icon Connection status is shown by the o icon in the information display: • o (static - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 267
only available if the GPS device is connected, when it displays the current latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), and heading (if supported) as reported by the GPS device. • Set clock from satellite: Select Yes to synchronize the camera clock with the time reported by the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 268
IMore About Playback Viewing Images W W W X Full-frame playback X X Thumbnail playback Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K K button button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. Additional pictures can be displayed by flicking left or right - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 269
Playback Controls O (Q): Delete the current picture (0 266) G: View the menus (0 287) L (Z/Q): Protect the current picture (0 263) X: Zoom in (0 261) W (M): View multiple images (0 246) J: Use in combination with the multi selector as described below Display slot/folder selection dialog. To - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 270
A Rotate Tall To display "tall" (portrait-orientation) photographs in tall orientation, select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (0 288). A Image Review When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 288), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 271
Using the Touch Screen During playback, the touch-sensitive monitor can be used to: View other images Flick left or right to view other images. Scroll rapidly to other images In full frame view, you can touch the bottom of the display to display a frame advance bar, then slide your finger left - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 272
in full-frame playback. Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 9, and 72 frames. View movies 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 (note - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 273
The i Button Pressing the i button during full-frame or thumbnail playback displays the options listed below. • Rating: Rate the current picture (0 265). • Select/deselect for transfer: Select or deselect photos for upload to a computer or ftp i button server (0 279). Selected photos are - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 274
device was used when the photo was taken (0 244), while IPTC presets are displayed only if embedded in the photo (0 309). 1/12 1/12 N I KON D5 100NC_D5 DSC_0001. JPG 15/10/2015 10: 02: 27 NORMAL 5568x3712 File information None (image only) 1/ 125 F5. 6 100 50mm 0 ,0 100NC_D5 DSC_0001. JPG - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 275
only if Focus point is selected for Playback display options (0 287) and selected photograph was taken using viewfinder. 2 If photograph was taken using manual focus or single-point, dynamic-area, or group-area AF, display shows focus point selected by user. If photograph was taken using 3D-tracking - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 276
❚❚ Highlights 1 2 ★5 100-0001 1 Image highlights * 2 Folder number-frame number 3 Current channel * 3 * Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for current channel. Hold W (M) button and press 4 or 2 to cycle through channels as follows: W (M) button RGB R (all - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 277
Image highlights * 2 Folder number-frame number 6 3 White balance 159 7 Color temperature 165 8 White balance fine-tuning .... 162 Preset manual 168 4 Current channel * 5 Histogram (RGB channel). In all histograms, horizontal axis gives pixel brightness, vertical axis number of pixels - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 278
be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the monitor. A Histograms Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications. Some sample histograms are shown below: If the image contains objects with a wide range - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 279
l : 12 SYNC MODE , : SLOW : TTL-BL, +1. 0 13 N I KON D5 100-0001 10 Flash type 4 11 Remote flash control 4 204 12 Flash mode 4 198 13 HUE : 0 N I KON D5 100-0001 14 White balance 159 Color temperature 165 White balance fine-tuning .... 162 Preset manual 168 15 Color space 292 16 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 280
: NORMAL RETOUCH : WARM F I LTER 21 22 COMMENT : SPRI NG HAS COME. N I KON D5 100-0001 23 ART I ST : N I KON TARO 24 COPYRI GHT : N I KON 17 High 23 Name of photographer 6 309 24 Copyright holder 6 309 N I KON D5 100-0001 1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 281
: 139º 43. 696' : 35m 4 T I ME (UTC) : 15/10/2015 : 10 :02 :27 5 1 Latitude 2 Longitude 3 Altitude 4 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) 5 Heading 2 N I KON D5 100-0001 1 Data for movies are for start of recording. 2 Displayed only if GPS device is equipped with electronic compass. ❚❚ IPTC - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 282
❚❚ Overview Data 12345 1/12 NIKON D5 6 7 1920 21 22 23 8 18 1/ 8000 F2. 8 Hi 0. 3 -1. 3 +1. 0 SLOW 50mm 9 31 30 1/ White balance 159 Color temperature 165 White balance fine-tuning .....162 Preset manual 168 30 Flash compensation 2 200 Commander mode 2 31 Exposure compensation 143 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 283
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom To zoom in on an image displayed in fullframe playback, press the X button or the center of the multi selector or give the display two quick taps. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: X button To Zoom in or out View other areas of - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 284
shooting mode Display menus Use L (Z/Q) /K G Description Faces (up to 35) detected during On-screen guide zoom are indicated by white borders in navigation window. Rotate sub- command dial or tap on-screen guide to view other faces. Rotate main command dial or tap e or f icons at bottom - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 285
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the L (Z/Q) button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the O (Q) button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 286
A Voice Memos Changes to the protect status of images also apply to any voice memos that may have been recorded with the images. Voice memo overwrite status can not be set separately. A Removing Protection from All Images To remove protection from all images in the folder or folders currently - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 287
Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Ratings can also be viewed in ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D. Rating is not available with protected images. 1 Select an image. Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail playback. 2 Display playback - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 288
Deleting Photographs To delete all photographs in the current folder or the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O (Q) button. To delete multiple selected photographs, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted, photographs can not - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 289
3 Delete the photograph(s). To delete the photograph or photographs, press the O (Q) button (Selected image) or J button (All images). To exit without deleting the photograph or photographs, press the K button. I A See Also The After delete option in the playback menu determines whether the next - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 290
The Playback Menu Select Delete in the playback menu to delete pictures and their associated voice memos. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Q Selected R All Description Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures in the folder currently - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 291
3 Select the highlighted picture. Press the center of the multi selector to select the highlighted picture. Selected pictures are marked by a O icon. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select additional pictures; to deselect a picture, highlight it and press the center of the multi selector. 4 Press J to - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 292
eVoice Memos Recording Voice Memos Voice memos up to 60 seconds long can be added to photographs during playback or recording. During Playback To add a voice memo to an existing photograph: 1 Select the photograph. Display the photograph full-frame or highlight it in the thumbnail list. Only one - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 293
button is not held down for at least one second). During Shooting Voice memos can be recorded automatically with every photo taken or by manually pressing a button to record a voice memo for the most recent photograph. ❚❚ Automatic Recording To record voice memos automatically, select On (Auto and - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 294
second). Fn3 button A Voice Memo The option selected for Voice memo is indicated by an icon in the rear control panel. On (Auto and manual) Manual only e A During Recording During recording, the C icon in the rear control panel will flash. A countdown timer in the rear control panel shows the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 295
the memo for the most recent photograph can e be overwritten in shooting mode (0 310). The Voice memo options > Voice memo control item provides options for manual recording. 273 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 296
Playing Voice Memos To play voice memos, press i and select Play voice memo when viewing photographs marked with h icons (0 246). A The Fn3 button If Voice memo is selected for Custom Setting f1 (Custom control assignment) > Fn3 button (0 305), you can press the Fn3 button to start and stop voice - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 297
of the ViewNX-i installer from the following website and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. An Internet connection is required. For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ A Capture NX-D Use - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 298
Copying Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed ViewNX-i (0 275). 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 and then turn the camera on. D The USB Cable Clip To prevent - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 299
an AutoPlay prompt when the camera is connected. Tap or click the dialog and then tap or click Import File/Nikon Transfer 2 to select Nikon Transfer 2. A OS X If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically, confirm that the camera is connected and then launch Image Capture (an application that - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 300
3 Click Start Transfer. Pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Start Transfer 4 Terminate the connection. When transfer is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Q A For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX-i. 278 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 301
release (wireless only) Synchronize the shutter releases for multiple remote cameras with a master camera. For more information, see the Network Guide, available for download free of charge from the following website: http://downloadcenter.imglib.com For information on using optional wireless - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 302
shooting menu. A Wireless Transmitters The principal differences between the WT-6 and WT-6A/B/C and the WT-5 and WT-5A/B/C/D are in the number of channels supported; unless otherwise stated, all references to the WT-6 also apply to the WT-6A/B/C, while all references to the WT-5 also apply to the WT - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 303
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 380) connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. When the camera and printer are turned - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 304
. 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 D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 305
3 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel 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 options - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 306
the television screen. Volume can be adjusted using television controls; the camera controls can not be used. A The HDMI Cable Clip When using the optional Nikon HDMI cable, attach the supplied clip as shown to prevent accidental disconnection. Do not use cable clips with non - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 307
HDMI Options The HDMI option in the setup menu (0 310) controls output resolution and other advanced HDMI options. ❚❚ Output Resolution Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device. If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select the appropriate format. ❚❚ Advanced Option - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 308
A Television Playback Use of an AC adapter and power connector (available separately) is recommended for extended playback. If the edges of photographs are not visible in the television display, select 95% for HDMI > Advanced > Output display size (0 285). A Voice Memo Options > Audio Output (0 310) - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 309
UMenu List This section lists the options available in the camera menus. For more information, see the Menu Guide. D The Playback Menu: Managing Images Delete Selected All Playback folder (Folder name) All Current Hide image Select/set Deselect all Playback display options Basic photo - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 310
Copy image(s) Select source Select image(s) Select destination folder Copy image(s)? Image review On Off After delete Show next Show previous Continue as before After burst, show First image in burst Last image in burst Auto image rotation On Off Rotate tall On Off Slide show Start Image type Frame - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 311
C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options Photo shooting menu bank A Recall photo shooting menu settings B previously stored in a photo shooting C menu bank. Changes to settings are D stored in the current bank. Extended photo menu banks (defaults to Off ) On Choose whether photo - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 312
Flash control Flash control mode Wireless flash options Remote flash control Radio remote flash info Image area Choose image area Auto DX crop Image quality NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine★ NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal★ NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic★ NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 313
ISO sensitivity Auto ISO sensitivity control White balance Auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Choose color temp. Preset manual Set Picture Control Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape Flat Manage Picture Control Save/edit Rename Delete Load/save Choose - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 314
Color space sRGB Adobe RGB Active D-Lighting Auto Extra high 2 Extra high 1 High Normal Low Off Long exposure NR On Off High ISO NR High Normal Low Off Vignette control High Normal Low Off Auto distortion control On Off (defaults to sRGB) Choose a color space for photographs. (defaults to Off) - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 315
Auto bracketing set (defaults to AE & flash) AE & flash Choose the setting or settings bracketed AE only Flash only when auto bracketing is in effect (0 146). WB bracketing ADL bracketing Multiple exposure Multiple exposure mode Record from two to ten NEF (RAW) Number of shots Overlay - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 316
1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options Reset movie shooting menu Yes Select Yes to restore movie shooting No menu options to their default values. File naming Destination Slot 1 Slot 2 Image area Choose image area Auto DX crop Frame size/frame rate 3840×2160; 30p 3840×2160; 25p - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 317
(0 159). Select Same as photo settings to use the option currently selected for photos. Direct sunlight Cloudy Shade Choose color temp. Preset manual Set Picture Control (defaults to Same as photo settings) Same as photo settings Standard Neutral Vivid Choose a Picture Control for movies - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 318
Microphone sensitivity Auto sensitivity Manual sensitivity Microphone off Frequency response Wide range Vocal range Wind noise reduction On Off High ISO NR High Normal Low Off Time-lapse movie Start - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 319
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom settings bank A B C D Recall Custom Settings previously stored in a Custom Settings menu bank. Changes to settings are stored in the current bank. a Autofocus a1 AF-C priority selection (defaults to Release) Release When AF-C is selected - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 320
mode (0 104). a6 Number of focus points (defaults to 55 points) 55 points Choose the number of focus points 15 points available for manual focus-point selection in the viewfinder. a7 Store by orientation (defaults to Off) Focus point Choose whether the viewfinder stores Focus point and AF - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 321
Choose whether viewfinder focus-point No wrap selection "wraps around" from one edge of the display to another. a12 Focus point options Manual focus mode Adjust settings for the focus-point Focus point brightness display in the viewfinder. Dynamic-area AF assist b Metering/exposure b1 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 322
b4 Easy exposure compensation (defaults to Off) On (Auto reset) Choose whether exposure On compensation can be adjusted solely by Off rotating a command dial, without pressing the E button. b5 Matrix metering (defaults to Face detection on) Face detection on Choose Face detection on to - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 323
c2 Standby timer 4 s 6 s 10 s 30 s 1 min 5 min 10 min 30 min No limit c3 Self-timer Self-timer delay Number of shots Interval between shots c4 Monitor off delay Playback Menus Information display Image review Live view (defaults to 6 s) Choose how long the camera continues to meter exposure when no - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 324
Sync) Sync Choose whether the shutter releases on No sync remote cameras synchronize with the shutter release on the master camera. d5 Exposure delay mode (defaults to Off) 3 s In situations where the slightest camera 2 s movement can blur pictures, select 1 s, 1 s 2 s, or 3 s to delay - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 325
fix shutter speed at the sync speed limit in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure modes, select the next shutter speed after the slowest possible shutter speed sync allows the flash to be used at the highest shutter speed supported by the camera, making it possible to choose the maximum aperture - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 326
e2 Flash shutter speed (defaults to 1/60 s) 1/60 s Choose the slowest shutter available 1/30 s when the flash is used in modes P and A. 1/15 s 1/8 s 1/4 s 1/2 s 1 s 2 s 4 s 8 s 15 s 30 s e3 Exposure comp. for flash (defaults to Entire frame) Entire frame Choose how the camera - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 327
e6 Auto bracketing (mode M) (defaults to Flash/speed) Flash/speed Choose the settings affected when Flash/speed/aperture Flash/aperture exposure/flash bracketing is enabled in exposure mode M. Flash only e7 Bracketing order (defaults to MTR > under > over) MTR > under > over Choose the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 328
f2 Multi selector center button Shooting mode Choose the role played by the center of Playback mode the multi selector. Live view f3 Shutter spd & aperture lock Shutter speed lock Lock shutter speed at the value currently Aperture lock selected in mode S or M, or aperture at the value - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 329
f7 Reverse indicators (defaults to ) If (W) is selected, the exposure indicators in the top control panel and information display are displayed with negative values on the left and positive values on the right. Select (V) to display positive values on the left and negative values on the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 330
zone Date and time Date format Daylight saving time Monitor brightness Menus/playback Live view Monitor color balance Virtual horizon Information display Auto Manual AF fine-tune AF fine-tune (On/Off ) Saved value Default List saved values U To begin formatting, choose a memory card slot and select - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 331
Non-CPU lens data Lens number Focal length (mm) Maximum aperture Clean image sensor Clean now Clean at startup/shutdown Lock mirror up for cleaning Image Dust Off ref photo Start Clean sensor and then start Image comment Attach comment Input comment Copyright information Attach copyright information - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 332
Voice memo options Voice memo Adjust voice memo settings (0 270). Voice memo overwrite Voice memo control Audio output Beep Volume Choose the pitch and volume of the Pitch beep. Touch controls Enable/disable touch controls Adjust touch control settings (0 12). Full-frame playback flicks - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 333
battery currently inserted in the camera. Save camera settings to or load camera settings from a memory card. Settings files can be shared with other D5 cameras. Reset all settings apart from the options selected for Language and Time zone and date in the setup menu. View the current camera firmware - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 334
Copies NEF (RAW) processing Trim Resize Select image Choose destination Choose size D-Lighting Red-eye correction Straighten Distortion control Auto Manual Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs (0 315). Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph (0 317). Create small copies of - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 335
Perspective control Filter effects Skylight Warm filter Monochrome Black-and-white Sepia Cyanotype Image overlay Edit movie Choose start/end point Save selected frame Side-by-side comparison Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Create the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 336
O My Menu/m Recent Settings Add items PLAYBACK MENU PHOTO SHOOTING MENU MOVIE SHOOTING MENU CUSTOM SETTING MENU SETUP MENU RETOUCH MENU Remove items Rank items Choose tab MY MENU RECENT SETTINGS Create a custom menu of up to 20 items selected from the playback, photo shooting, movie shooting, - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 337
Retouch Menu Options NEF (RAW) Processing Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. 1 Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. 2 Select a photograph. - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 338
3 Choose settings for the JPEG copy. Adjust the settings listed below. Note that white balance and vignette control are not available with multiple exposures or pictures created with image overlay and that exposure compensation can only be set to values between -2 and +2 EV. Image quality (0 92) - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 339
Trim Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. To Use Description Reduce size of crop W (M) Press W (M) to reduce the size of the crop. Increase size - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 340
Image Overlay Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than photographs combined in an imaging application. The new - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 341
2 Select the first image. Use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. To view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button. To view images in other locations, press W (M) and select the desired card and folder as described on page 247. Press J to - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 342
5 Preview the overlay. To preview the composition as shown at right, press 4 or 2 to place the cursor in the Preview column, then press 1 or 3 to highlight Overlay and press J (note that colors and brightness in the preview may differ from the final image). To save the overlay without displaying a - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 343
on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. Compatible Lenses Camera setting Focus mode M (with Lens/accessory AF electronic rangefinder) 1 Type G, E, or D AF NIKKOR 7 ✔ ✔ AF-S, AF - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 344
mode PA SM Metering system L2 3D Color M3 N4 t5 AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon - ✔ 14 - ✔ 17 - ✔ 18 ✔ 19 - Series E lenses 16 Non can not be used. 7 Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses. 8 Spot metering meters selected focus is used. 11 Manual exposure mode only. 12 For information - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 345
displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus. 14 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or using Non-CPU lens data (0 241). 20 Can be used in manual exposure mode at shutter speeds slower than flash sync speed by one step - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 346
A Recognizing CPU and Type G, E, and D Lenses CPU lenses (particularly types G, E, and D) are recommended, but note that IX-NIKKOR lenses can not be used. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G, E, and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G and E lenses are - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 347
D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following can NOT be used with the D5: • TC-16A AF teleconverter • AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm • Non-AI lenses f/2.8, AF 200mm f/3.5 ED, • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing AF Teleconverter - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 348
A Calculating Angle of View The camera can be used with Nikon lenses for 35 mm (135) format cameras. If a 35 mm format lens is attached, the angle of view will be the same as a frame of - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 349
A Calculating Angle of View (Continued) The DX (24×16) angle of view is about 1.5 times smaller than the 35 mm format angle of view, while the 1.2× (30×20) angle of view is about 1.2 times smaller and the 5 : 4 (30×24) angle of view is about 1.1 times smaller. To calculate the focal length of lenses - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 350
Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon's advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and -300 4 SB-400 4 SB-500 3 SB-600 SB-700 1 SB-800 SB-910, SB-900 1 SB-5000 1, 2 Guide No. (ISO 100) 6 34.5/113 34/111 38/125 28/92 30/98 24/78 21/69 18/59 10/33 1 If - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 351
SLR z z2 z - - z z Single flash qA Auto aperture z z3 A Non-TTL auto -4 z3 GN Distance-priority manual z z z - - - - - - M Manual z z z z z5 - - z5 z5 RPT Repeating flash z z --- - --- Remote flash control z z z - z5 z - - - i-TTL i-TTL z z z - z5 - - - - [A:B] Quick wireless - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 352
is used with non-CPU lenses, regardless of mode selected with flash unit. 8 Choice of qA and A depends on the option selected with master flash. 9 Supports the same features as remote flash units with optical AWL. 10 Available only in i-TTL, qA, A, GN, and M flash-control modes. 11 Available only in - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 353
The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. Flash unit SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-26, Flash mode SB-25 , SB-24 A Non-TTL auto ✔ M Manual ✔ G Repeating flash ✔ REAR Rear-curtain sync 3 ✔ SB-50DX - ✔ - ✔ SB-30, SB- - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 354
Optional Flash 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. The D5 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 at - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 355
D Notes on Optional Flash Units (Continued) The SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction, while the SB-5000, SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the following restrictions: • SB-5000: AF-assist - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 356
for the D5. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL18a (0 19, 22): EN-EL18 batteries can also be used. Additional EN-EL18a batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. , ND4, ND4S, ND8, ND8S, ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12). See the filter manual for details. n 334 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 357
. Note: Be sure the firmware for the WR-R10 and WR-1 has been updated to the latest version. For information on firmware updates, see the Nikon website for your area. n 335 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 358
attaching the DG-2 magnifier or DR-3 right-angle viewing attachment to the D5. • Eyepiece Adapter DK-27: A DK-27 is supplied with the camera above when the camera is in the horizontal shooting position. The DR-5 supports diopter adjustment and can also magnify the view through the viewfinder by 2 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 359
information on supported operating systems. At default settings, Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates to Nikon software and and low-pass filter free of dust when a lens is not in place. The D5 is equipped with a ten-pin remote terminal (0 2) for remote control and automatic - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 360
PC interface cable connections are supported; the MC-35 can not be used to connect GPS units via USB. The units connect to the MC-35 using a cable with a D-sub 9-pin connector provided by the manufacturer of the GPS device; see the MC-35 instruction manual for details. Before turning the camera - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 361
• Stereo Microphone ME-1: Connect the ME-1 to the camera microphone jack to record stereo sound and reduce the Microphones chance of picking up equipment noise (such as the sounds produced by the lens during autofocusing; 0 64). • Wireless Microphone ME-W1: Use this wireless Bluetooth - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 362
it to the open (A) position (q), and remove the BL-6 battery-chamber cover (w). 2 Connect the AC adapter. Pass the DC cable over the power connector cable guide (q) and slide it down until it is at the bottom of the slot, and then insert the DC plug into the DC IN connector (w). 3 Insert - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 363
4 Latch the power connector. Rotate the latch to the closed position (q) and fold it down as shown (w). To prevent the power connector being dislodged during operation, be sure that it is securely latched. The battery level is not displayed in the top control panel while the camera is powered by the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 364
Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, wellventilated area. Do not store your camera with naphtha or camphor - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 365
The Low-Pass Filter The image sensor that acts as the camera's picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in photographs, you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The filter can - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 366
. If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 367
option in the setup menu, the filter can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. 1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter. A reliable - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 368
4 Press J. The message shown at right will be displayed in the monitor and a row of dashes will appear in the top control panel and viewfinder. To restore normal operation without inspecting the lowpass filter, turn the camera off. 5 Raise the mirror. Press the shutter-release button all the way - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 369
not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the filter. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikonauthorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter. 8 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 370
low-pass filter, use the lowpass filter cleaning option as described on page 343. If the problem persists, clean the filter manually (0 345) or have the filter cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel. Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on the filter can be retouched using - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 371
Replacing the Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by a CR1616 lithium battery with a life of about two years. If the B icon is displayed in the top control panel while the standby timer is on, the battery is running low and needs to be replaced. When the battery is exhausted, the B icon will - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 372
5 Close the clock battery chamber. Slide the clock battery chamber cover towards the back of the main battery chamber until it clicks into place. 6 Replace the main battery. Reinsert the EN-EL18a. 7 Set the camera clock. Set the camera to the current date and time (0 28). Until the date and time - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 373
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 374
Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. In rare instances, - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 375
Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source: Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 376
• Turning the camera on or off repeatedly when the battery is fully discharged will shorten battery life. Batteries that have been fully discharged must be charged before use. • The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in use. Attempting to charge the battery while the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 377
Exposure Program The exposure program for programmed auto (0 133) is shown in the following graph: Aperture f/1.4 − f/16 ISO 100; lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G) [ EV] -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 f/1 14 f/1.4 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 378
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 379
respond to shutter-release button: Select Off for Custom Setting d5 (Exposure delay mode; 0 302). Only one shot taken • Rotate focus-mode selector to AF (0 98). • Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus lock (0 111, 114). Full range of shutter speeds not available: Flash in - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 380
sign, flash, or other light source with brief duration was used during live view. Smudges appear in photographs: Clean front and rear lens elements. If problem persists, perform image sensor cleaning (0 343). n 358 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 381
Subject is too dark or too bright (0 169). Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance: Image was not created with D5 (0 176). White balance bracketing unavailable: • NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image quality (0 92). • Multiple exposure mode is in effect - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 382
Metering can not be changed: Autoexposure lock is in effect (0 142). Exposure compensation can not be used: Choose exposure mode P, S, or A (0 131, 145). Noise (reddish areas or other artifacts) appears in long time-exposures: Enable long exposure noise reduction (0 292). Sound is not recorded with - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 383
Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D does not have desired effect: Image sensor cleaning changes the position of dust on the low-pass filter. Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed. - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 384
, top control panel, and monitor. Indicator Control View- panel finder Problem Solution B (flashes) Lens aperture ring is not set to minimum or replace battery. • Battery can not be • Contact Nikon- used. authorized service representative. • An extremely • Replace the battery, H d - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 385
Indicator Control Viewpanel finder Problem Solution 0 - FH (flashes) Camera unable to focus using autofocus. Change composition or focus manually. 40, 114 • Use a lower ISO 124 Subject too bright; photo will be sensitivity. • Use optional ND filter. 334 In exposure mode: S Increase - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 386
Problem Solution 0 Y (flashes) - Flash unit that does not support red-eye reduction attached and flash sync mode set to red-eye reduction. Change flash sync mode or use flash unit that supports flashes) Camera malfunction. frequently, consult Nikon-authorized - service representative. n 364 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 387
Indicator Monitor Control panel Problem Solution 0 Camera cannot Turn camera off and No memory card. S detect memory confirm that card is 30 card. correctly inserted. • Error accessing • Use Nikon- 381 memory card. approved card. • Check that contacts - This memory card cannot be used. - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 388
Indicator Monitor Control panel Problem Solution 0 Select folder No images on containing images Folder contains no images. - memory card or in folder(s) selected from Playback folder menu or insert 30, - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 389
Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution 0 Check printer. To Check printer. - Printer error. resume, select Continue (if 281 * available). Check 281 * Out of ink. - Printer is out of ink. Replace ink and select Continue. 281 * * See printer manual for more information. n 367 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 390
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D5 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Nikon FX format Effective pixels Effective pixels 20.8 million Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-reduction System - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 391
Storage File format Picture Control System Media Double card slots File system • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit (lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed); large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression) • TIFF (RGB) • - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 392
can not be used. The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports 15 focus points with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster, of which 9 points are available for selection). Shutter Type Speed - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 393
meter coupling Combined CPU and AI Exposure mode Programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutterpriority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M) Exposure compensation -5 - +5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value ISO sensitivity - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 394
-servo AF (AF-C); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status • Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used 153 focus points, of which 55 or and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Supported Radio-controlled Advanced Wireless n Lighting - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 395
Supported ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread White balance White balance Auto (3 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual -servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (M) Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 396
TFT touchsensitive LCD with 170 ° viewing angle, approximately 100% frame coverage, and manual monitor brightness control Playback Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images) Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter; plug-in power supported) Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter) n 374 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 397
standard; actual rates may differ) • Port: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T (AUTO- MDIX) Peripheral connector For WT-6, WT-5 Supported languages Supported languages Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 398
guidelines. • All figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery. • 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 from - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 399
MH-26a battery charger Rated input AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Charging output DC 12.6 V/1.2 A Applicable batteries Nikon EN-EL18a rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time per battery Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes at ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 400
Calibrating Batteries The MH-26a battery charger is equipped with a battery calibration feature. Calibrate the battery as required to ensure the accuracy of the camera and charger battery level displays. If the calibration lamp for the current battery chamber flashes when a battery is inserted, the - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 401
on and off in sequence when a battery is inserted, a problem has occurred with the battery or charger during charging. Remove the battery, unplug the charger, and take the battery and charger to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. A Charging and Calibrating Two Batteries The MH - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 402
trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. A Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 403
Approved Memory Cards Depending on the model, the camera accepts XQD or CompactFlash memory cards. Cards that have been tested and approved for use in the camera are listed below; other cards have not been tested. For more details on the cards listed below, please contact the manufacturer. ❚❚ - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 404
❚❚ Models for Use with CompactFlash Memory Cards The following Type I CompactFlash memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. Type II cards and microdrives can not be used. Extreme Pro Extreme Extreme IV SanDisk Extreme III Ultra II Ultra Standard Professional UDMA Lexar - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 405
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a Lexar Professional 2933× XQD 2.0 or 1066× UDMA 7 CompactFlash 64 GB card at different image quality, image size, and image area settings. ❚❚ FX (36×24) Image Area Image quality Image size - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 406
❚❚ DX (24×16) Image Area Image quality Image size File size 1 No. of images 1 Buffer capacity 2 XQD CompactFlash Large 9.1 MB 3800 200 200 NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit Medium 6.7 MB 5100 200 200 Small 5.2 MB 6500 200 200 NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 14-bit Large 11.2 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 407
A d2-Max. Continuous Release (0 301) The maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst can be set to any amount between 1 and 200. n 385 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 408
batteries are given below. • Photographs, single-frame release mode (CIPA standard 1): Approximately 3780 shots • Photographs, continuous release mode (Nikon standard 2): Approximately 8160 shots • Movies: Approximately 110 minutes at 1080/60p 3 1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 409
optional accessories connected • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL18a batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance. • Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 410
-priority auto 131, 134 A (Aperture-priority auto)......... 131, 135 M (Manual 131, 136 S 116 CL 116, 117, 301 CH 116, 117, 301 button 51, 63, 251 D switch 9, 307 I (Focus indicator 40, 111, 115 L (Preset manual 160, 168 Numerics 1.2× (30 × 20 88 n 12-bit 94 388 14 fps (mirror up 117 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 411
Audio output 310, 374 Audio playback (Slide show 288 Auto (White balance 159, 160 Auto bracketing 146, 305 Auto bracketing (mode M 305 Auto bracketing set 293 Auto distortion control 292 Auto DX crop 88 Auto external flash 197, 216 Auto FP high-speed sync 303 Auto image rotation 288 Auto - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 412
all images 266, 268 Delete current image 43, 266 Depth of field 132 Destination 294 Diopter 35, 336 Direct sunlight (White balance) ....... 160 Distance-priority manual 197, 217, 329 Distortion control 312 D-Lighting 312 Dual monitor 285 DX (24 × 16) 1.5 88, 90, 91 DX format 87, 88, 89 DX - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 413
Format memory card 308 Frame interval (Slide show 288 Frame rate 67 Frame size/frame rate 67, 294 Frequency response 296 Front-curtain sync 198 Full-frame playback 246 Full-frame playback flicks 310 Full-time-servo AF 48 FV lock 202 FX (36 × 24) 1.0 88 FX format 87, 88 FX-based movie - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 414
Manual focus 50, 114 M (medium 72, 95 Manage Picture Control... 184, 291, 295 Manual (Exposure mode 136 Manual (Flash control)...... 197, 209, 217 Manual ) recording 94, 291 Network 279, 311 Neutral (Set Picture Control 179 Nikon Transfer 2 277 No. of copies (PictBridge [Setup] menu) 282 Non - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 415
Preset manual (White balance)....... 160, 168 Print date 282 Print options (PictBridge [Setup] menu) 282 Print select 283 Printing 281 Programmed auto 133 Protecting photographs 263 Pv - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 416
Standard (Set Picture Control).......... 179 Standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR ... 196, 329 Standby timer 41, 245, 301 Start printing 283 Storage folder 289 Store by orientation 298 Straighten 312 Sub-dial frame advance 306 Subject motion 297 Sub-selector ...... 109, 111, 141, 305, - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 417
n 395 - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 418
others). See details under: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support In order to avoid any unnecessary inconvenience, we advise you to read the user manuals carefully before contacting the dealer or our authorized service network. Your Nikon equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 419
to failure to use the product for its normal purpose or according to the user instructions on the proper use and maintenance, and to installation or use of the product . Notice: An overview of all authorized Nikon Service Stations can be found online by following this Link (URL = http:// - Nikon D5 | Users Manual - English for customers in Europe - Page 420
SAMPLE Nikon D5 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. AMA16514 Printed in Europe SB5L01(11) 6MB29211-01
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DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual (with Warranty)
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Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
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To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For
Your Safety” (page x).
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After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.
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