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Basic Settings, Focus, Choosing a Focus Mode

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Basic Settings This chapter covers basic shooting and playback settings. Focus Focus can be adjusted automatically, manually, or using touch controls. How the camera focuses is governed by your choice of focus mode and AF-area mode. Choosing a Focus Mode The focus mode controls how the camera focuses. The focus mode can be selected using the Focus mode items in the i menu and the photo and movie shooting menus (0 140, 216, 262). At default settings, the focus mode can also be selected by holding the Fn2 button and rotating the main command dial (0 27). Option AF mode AF-A auto- switch Description • The camera uses AF-S for stationary subjects, AF-C for subjects that are in motion. • AF mode auto-switch is available only in photo mode. Basic Settings 51

Section	Page
Package Contents	4
Table of Contents	6
Menu List	18
For Your Safety	22
Notices	26
Getting to Know the Camera	29
Parts of the Camera	29
Camera Body	29
The Monitor and Viewfinder	33
Camera Controls	35
The Viewfinder	35
The Monitor Mode Button	36
The Mode Dial	37
The Command Dials	37
The ISO (ISO Sensitivity) Button	38
The Exposure Compensation Button	39
Touch Controls	40
The DISP Button	46
The Playback Zoom and Thumbnail/Help Buttons	48
The AE-L/AF-L (Protect) Button	48
The MENU Button	49
The i Button (i Icon)	52
The Function Buttons (Fn1 and Fn2)	55
The Flash Pop-Up Control	57
First Steps	58
Attach the Camera Strap	58
Charge the Battery	59
The Battery Charger	59
Insert the Battery and a Memory Card	60
Attach a Lens	64
Turn the Camera On	66
Basic Photography and Playback	68
Taking Photographs (AUTO Mode)	68
Shooting Movies (AUTO Mode)	72
Basic Playback	76
Viewing Movies	76
Deleting Unwanted Pictures	78
Basic Settings	79
Focus	79
Choosing a Focus Mode	79
AF-Area Mode	82
The Touch Shutter	91
Manual Focus	93
White Balance	95
Silent Photography	99
Rating Pictures	101
Protecting Pictures from Deletion	102
Shooting Controls	103
The Mode Dial	103
P: Programmed Auto	104
S: Shutter-Priority Auto	104
A: Aperture-Priority Auto	105
M: Manual	106
User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes	110
SCN (Scene Modes)	112
Portrait	113
Landscape	113
Child	113
Sports	114
Close up	114
Night Portrait	114
Night Landscape	115
Party/Indoor	115
Beach/Snow	115
Sunset	116
Dusk/Dawn	116
Pet Portrait	116
Candlelight	117
Blossom	117
Autumn Colors	117
Food	118
EFCT (Special Effect Modes)	119
Night Vision	120
Super Vivid	120
Pop	120
Photo Illustration	121
Toy Camera Effect	121
Miniature Effect	122
Selective Color	122
Silhouette	123
High Key	123
Low Key	123
The ISO (ISO Sensitivity) Button	128
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control	129
The Exposure Compensation Button	130
The AE-L/AF-L (Protect) Button	132
Autoexposure (AE) Lock	132
Focus Lock	132
The Built-In Flash	135
Flash Modes	136
Flash Compensation	139
FV Lock	140
The i Menu	142
Using the i Menu	142
The Photo-Mode i Menu	143
Set Picture Control	144
White Balance	148
Image Quality	154
Image Size	156
Flash Mode	157
Metering	159
Wi-Fi Connection	160
Active D-Lighting	161
Release Mode	163
Optical VR	167
AF-Area Mode	168
Focus Mode	168
The Movie-Mode i Menu	169
Set Picture Control	170
White Balance	170
Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality	171
Microphone Sensitivity	173
Wind Noise Reduction	174
Metering	175
Wi-Fi Connection	175
Active D-Lighting	175
Electronic VR	175
Optical VR	176
AF-Area Mode	176
Focus Mode	176
More About Playback	177
Viewing Pictures	177
Full-Frame Playback	177
Thumbnail Playback	178
Photo Information	179
The i Button: Playback	187
Select to Send/Deselect	189
Choose Start/End Point	190
Save Current Frame	193
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom	194
Deleting Pictures	196
During Playback	196
The Playback Menu	197
Menu Guide	199
Defaults	199
The Playback Menu: Managing Images	210
Delete	211
Playback Folder	211
Playback Display Options	211
Image Review	212
After Delete	212
Rotate Tall	213
Slide Show	214
Rating	215
The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options	216
Reset Photo Shooting Menu	217
Storage Folder	217
File Naming	221
Choose Image Area	221
Image Quality	222
Image Size	222
NEF (RAW) Recording	223
ISO Sensitivity Settings	224
White Balance	226
Set Picture Control	232
Manage Picture Control	234
Color Space	237
Active D-Lighting	237
Long Exposure NR	238
High ISO NR	238
Vignette Control	239
Diffraction Compensation	239
Auto Distortion Control	239
Flicker Reduction Shooting	240
Metering	240
Flash Control	241
Flash Mode	243
Flash Compensation	244
Release Mode	244
Focus Mode	244
AF-Area Mode	244
Optical VR	244
Auto Bracketing	245
Multiple Exposure	255
HDR (High Dynamic Range)	262
Interval Timer Shooting	267
Time-Lapse Movie	277
Silent Photography	284
The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options	285
Reset Movie Shooting Menu	286
File Naming	286
Frame Size/Frame Rate	286
Movie Quality	286
Movie File Type	286
ISO Sensitivity Settings	287
White Balance	287
Set Picture Control	288
Manage Picture Control	288
Active D-Lighting	288
High ISO NR	288
Vignette Control	289
Diffraction Compensation	289
Auto Distortion Control	289
Flicker Reduction	289
Metering	290
Release Mode (Save Frame)	290
Focus Mode	290
AF-Area Mode	290
Optical VR	291
Electronic VR	291
Microphone Sensitivity	291
Attenuator	292
Frequency Response	292
Wind Noise Reduction	292
Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings	293
Reset Custom Settings	296
a: Autofocus	297
a1: AF-C Priority Selection	297
a2: Auto-Area AF Face/Eye Detection	297
a3: Focus Points Used	298
a4: AF Activation	298
a5: Focus Point Wrap-Around	298
a6: Focus Point Options	299
a7: Low-Light AF	299
a8: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator	300
a9: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode	301
b: Metering/Exposure	302
b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl	302
b2: Easy Exposure Compensation	302
b3: Center-Weighted Area	303
b4: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure	303
c: Timers/AE Lock	304
c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L	304
c2: Self-Timer	304
c3: Power Off Delay	305
d: Shooting/Display	306
d1: CL Mode Shooting Speed	306
d2: Max. Continuous Release	306
d3: Exposure Delay Mode	306
d4: Shutter Type	307
d5: Limit Selectable Image Area	307
d6: File Number Sequence	308
d7: Apply Settings to Live View	309
d8: Framing Grid Display	309
d9: Peaking Highlights	309
d10: View All in Continuous Mode	309
e: Bracketing/Flash	310
e1: Flash Sync Speed	310
e2: Flash Shutter Speed	311
e3: Exposure Comp. for Flash	311
e4: Auto Flash ISO Sensitivity Control	311
e5: Bracketing Order	312
f: Controls	313
f1: Customize i Menu	313
f2: Custom Controls (Shooting)	314
f3: Custom Controls (Playback)	320
f4: Customize Command Dials	322
f5: Release Button to Use Dial	324
f6: Reverse Indicators	324
g: Movie	325
g1: Customize i Menu	325
g2: Custom Controls	326
g3: AF Speed	331
g4: AF Tracking Sensitivity	331
g5: Highlight Display	332
The Setup Menu: Camera Setup	333
Format Memory Card	334
Save User Settings	334
Reset User Settings	334
Language	334
Time Zone and Date	335
Monitor Brightness	335
Viewfinder Brightness	336
Viewfinder Color Balance	337
Information Display	338
AF Fine-Tune	339
Image Dust Off Ref Photo	340
Image Comment	342
Copyright Information	343
Beep Options	344
Touch Controls	344
Self-Portrait Mode	345
HDMI	345
Location Data Display	345
Airplane Mode	345
Connect to Smart Device	346
Connect to PC	348
Wireless Remote (ML-L7) Options	351
Conformity Marking	352
Energy Saving	353
Slot Empty Release Lock	353
Reset All Settings	354
Firmware Version	354
The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies	355
NEF (RAW) Processing	358
Trim	361
Resize	362
D-Lighting	364
Quick Retouch	364
Red-Eye Correction	365
Straighten	365
Distortion Control	366
Perspective Control	367
Image Overlay	368
Trim Movie	371
Side-by-Side Comparison	371
My Menu/Recent Settings	373
Establishing Wireless Connections to Computers or Smart Devices	378
Network Options	378
Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi	379
What Wi-Fi Can Do for You	379
The Wireless Transmitter Utility	379
Infrastructure and Access-Point Modes	380
Connecting in Access-Point Mode	381
Connecting in Infrastructure Mode	385
Uploading Pictures	392
Disconnecting and Reconnecting	396
Connecting to Smart Devices	397
The SnapBridge App	397
What SnapBridge Can Do for You	397
Wireless Connections	398
Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Mode)	399
Connecting via Bluetooth	405
Troubleshooting	418
Connecting to Other Devices	419
Connecting to Computers Via USB	419
Installing ViewNX-i	420
Copying Pictures to the Computer	421
Connecting to Printers	424
Printing Pictures One at a Time	425
Printing Multiple Pictures	426
Connecting to HDMI Devices	427
Connecting to Other HDMI Devices	428
On-Camera Flash Photography	429
“On-Camera” Versus “Remote”	429
Camera-Mounted Flash Units	429
Remote Flash Photography	429
Using an On-Camera Flash	430
Flash Control Mode	432
Remote Flash Photography	433
About Remote Flash Photography	433
Controlling Remote Flash Units	434
Using the SB-500	434
Troubleshooting	437
Before Contacting Customer Support	437
Problems and Solutions	438
Battery/Display	438
Shooting	439
Playback	443
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)	444
Miscellaneous	444
Indicators and Error Messages	445
Indicators	445
Error Messages	447
Technical Notes	450
Compatible Lenses	450
The Camera Display	451
The Monitor: Photo Mode	451
The Monitor: Movie Mode	456
The Viewfinder: Photo Mode	457
The Viewfinder: Movie Mode	459
The Nikon Creative Lighting System	460
Other Accessories	465
Charging AC Adapters	467
Software	470
Caring for the Camera	471
Storage	471
Cleaning	471
Cleaning the Image Sensor	472
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions	474
Specifications	479
Approved Memory Cards	490
Memory Card Capacity	491
Battery Endurance	492
NIKKOR Z DX 16–50mm f/3.5–6.3 VR Lens User’s Manual	493
NIKKOR Z DX 50–250mm f/4.5–6.3 VR Lens User’s Manual	503
Lenses That May Block the Built-in Flash and AF-Assist Illuminator	513
Trademarks and Licenses	515