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Where to Find It
Q&A Index
Taking Photographs
Viewing Photographs
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Retouching Photographs
Menus and Settings
Connections
Maintenance and Optional Accessories
Tab le o f Co nte nts
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Introduction 1
Tutorial 19
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Live View Photography 49
Movie Live View 63
Image Recording Options 85
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Focus 97
Release Mode 111
ISO Sensitivity 117
Exposure 123
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White Balance 153
Image Enhancement 173
Flash Photography 191
Other Shooting Options 207
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More About Playback 235
Voice Memos 255
Connections 263
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Menu Guide 283
DThe Playback Menu: ManagingImages ..............................283
CThe Shooting Menu: Shooting Options.................. ............293
ACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings...............303
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BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup............................................... 344
NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies............. 361
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Technical Notes 385
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For Your Safety
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WARNIN GS
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Notices
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The Battery Charger
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Quick Start Guide
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Introduction
Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera.
Memory cards are sold separately.
Package Contents
Getting to Know the Camera
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays.
Camera Body
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Camera Body (Continued)
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Camera Body (Continued)
The Top Control Panel
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The Rear Control Panel
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The Viewfinder Display
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The Information Display
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R button
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The Information Display (Continued)
Changing Settings in the Information Display
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The BS-2 Accessory Shoe Cover
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Tutorial
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Camera Menus
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current menu.
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Help
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First Ste ps
Charge the Battery
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Insert the Battery
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Attach a Lens
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Basic Setup
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Insert a Memory Card
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Format the Memory Card
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(Q) buttons.
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Adjust Viewfinder Focus
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Push the diopter adjustment control back in (e).
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Basic Photography and Playback
Turn the Camera On
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Ready the Camera
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Focus and Shoot
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release button halfway (044).
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Viewing Photographs
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Deleting Unwanted Photographs
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Live View Photography
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Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot.
The monitor will turn off.
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Press the a button to exit live view mode.
Focusing in Live View
Choosing a Focus Mode
Choosing an AF-Area Mode
The following AF-area modes can be selected in live view:
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The Live View Display: Live View Photography
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Adjusting Monitor Hue
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indicator.
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Adjusting Monitor Brightness
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indicator.
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Manual Focus
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Live View Shutter Release Options
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Movie Live View
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Press the movie-record button again to end recording.
Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached, or the memory card is full.
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Indices
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The Live View Display: Movie Live View
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Adjusting Settings in the Live View Display
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The Information Display: Movie Live View
To hide or display indicators in the monitor during movie live view, press the R button.
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Image Area
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Movie Settings
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Viewin g Movies
Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0235).
The following operations can be performed:
Press the center of the multi selector to start playback.
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Editing Movies
Trimming Movies
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frame.
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Saving Selected Frames
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Image Recording Options
Auto DX Crop
Image Area
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Choose Image Area
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The Image Area Menu
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the shooting menu.
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Image Quality
The D4 supports the following image quality options.
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JPEG Compression
NEF (RAW) Recording > Type
NEF (RAW) Recording > NEF (RAW) Bit Depth
Image Size
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Using Two Memory Cards
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Focus
Autofocus Mode
Autofocus
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AF-Area Mode
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Focus Point Selection
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lock to .
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Focus Lock
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and shoot.
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Manual Focus
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The Electronic Rangefinder
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Release Mode
Choosing a Release Mode
Continuous Release Modes
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Self-Timer Mode
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Mirror up Mode
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ISO Sensitivity
Manual Adjustment
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Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
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Exposure
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Exposure Mode
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e: Programmed Auto
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f: Shutter-Priority Auto
g: Aperture-Priority Auto
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h: Manual
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Long Time-Exposures
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Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock
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Autoexposure (AE ) Lock
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photograph.
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Exposure Compensation
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Bracketing
Exposure and Flash Bracketing
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Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment.
At default settings, the size of the increment can be chosen from 1/3, 2/3, and 1EV.
The bracketing programs with an increment of 1/3EV are listed below.
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shoot.
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White Balance Bracketing
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shoot.
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ADL Bracketing
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Active D-Lighting is shown in the top control panel.
Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose Active D-Lighting.
D button Sub-command dial
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White Balance
White Balance Optio ns
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Fine-Tuning White Balance
The White Balance Menu
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option in the shooting menu.
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2
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The U Button
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Choosing a Color Temperature
The White Balance Menu
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temp.
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The U Button
Preset Manual
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Measuring a Value for White Balance
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Copying White Balance from a Photograph
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Protecting a White Balance Preset
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Image Enhancement
Selecting a Picture Control
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Highlight the desired Picture Control and press J.
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Modifying Existing Picture Controls
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Picture Control Settings
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Creating Custom Picture Controls
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Sharing Custom Picture Controls
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Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows
Active D-Lighting
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D-Lighting in the
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High Dynamic Range (HDR)
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dynamic range).
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differential.
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smoothing.
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Flash Photography
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accessory shoe.
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
CLS-Compatible Flash Units
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The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units:
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i-TTL Flash Control
Flash Modes
The camera supports the following flash modes:
Choosing a Flash Mode
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Flash Compensation
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FV Lock
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Press the Fn button to rele ase FV lo ck.
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Other Shooting Options
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings
Settings Accessible from the Shooting Menu1
Other Settings
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Multiple Exposure
Creating a Multiple Exposure
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exposure in the
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shots.
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gain.
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Interrupting Multiple Exposures
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Interval Timer Photography
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shooting in the
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intervals and number of shots per interval.
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Pausing Interval Timer Photography
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time.
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Interrupting Interval Timer Photography
No Photograph
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Time-Lapse Photography
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photography in the
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Interrupting Time-Lapse Photography
No Photograph
Non-CPU Lenses
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Using a GPS Unit
The GP-1 GPS Unit
Other GPS Units
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Setup Menu Options
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More About Playback
Full-Frame Playback
Thumbnail Playback
Viewing Images
Playback Controls
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Photo Information
Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full- frame playback.
RGB
Select R, G, B
RGB
File Information
Highlights
W button
RGB Histogram
W button
RGB (all channels)
R (red)
G (green)
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Shooting Data
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GPS Data 1 (0231)
IPTC Preset (0354)
1 Displayed in yellow if picture is in non-FX format (including DX-based movie format;
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Overview Data
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
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Protecting Photographs from Deletion
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2
button.
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Deleting Photographs
Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback
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2
button.
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The Playback Menu
Selected: Deleting Selected Photographs
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Delete option in the playback menu.
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Voice Memos
Readying the Camera for Recording
Voice Memo
Recording Voice Memos
Voice Memo Overwrite
Voice Memo Button
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Automatic Recording (Shooting Mode)
Manual Recording (Shooting Mode)
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Playing Voice Memos
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Voice Memo Playback Options
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Connections
Before Connecting the Camera
Supplied Software
Connecting to a Computer
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CD.
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when transfer ends.
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Ethernet and Wireless Networks
The Built-in Ethernet Port and WT-5 Wireless Transmitter
WT-4 Wireless Transmitter
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Printing Photographs
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Connecting the Printer
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Printing Pictures One at a Time
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options.
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Select Start printing and press J to start printing.
To can cel before all copies have been printed, press J.
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Printing Multiple Pictures
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menu.
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options.
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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
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order.
Highlight Done and press J to complete the print order.
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Viewing Photographs on TV
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HDMI Options
Output Resolution
Advanced
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Menu Guide
Menu defaults are listed on page 412.
To display the playback menu, press G and select the K (playback menu) tab.
DThe Playback Menu: Managing Images
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Playback Folder
Hide Image
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Playback Display Options
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folder.
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Image Review
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Choose the picture displayed after an image is deleted.
Choose whether to rotate tall (portrait-orientation) pict ures for display during playback.
After Delete
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Slide Show
Audio Playback
CThe Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab.
Menu defaults are listed on page 412.
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Shooting Menu Bank
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Restoring Default Settings
Extended Menu Banks
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Storage Folder
Select Folder by Number
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number.
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Select Folder from List
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The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction.
Choose sRGB for photographs that will be printed or used as is, with no further modification.
Color Space
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Vignette Control
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Auto Distortion Control
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Long Exposure NR (LongExposure Noise Reduction)
High ISO NR
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The following Custom Settings are available:
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Restoring Default Settings
Custom Settings Bank
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a: Autofocus
a1: AF-C Priority Selection
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a2: AF-S Priority Selection
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a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On
a4: AF Activation
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The options in this menu control whether or not the focus points are illuminated.
Choose whether focus-point selection wraps around from one edge of the viewfinder to another.
a5: Focus Point Illumination
a6: Focus Point Wrap-Around
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Choose the number of focus points available for manual focus- point selection.
Choose the function performed when the B button is pressed.
a7: Number of Focus Points
a8: Assign AF-ON Button
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a9: Assign AF-ON Button (Vert.)
a10: Store Points by Orientation
b: Metering/Exposure
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Easy Exposure Compensation
b4:
This option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation (0137).
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b5: Center-Weighted Area
ptimal Exposure
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c: Timers/AE Lock
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c3: Self-Timer
c4: Monitor off Delay
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d: Shooting/Display
d1: Beep
d2: Shooting Speed
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d5: File Number Sequence
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d6: Viewfinder Grid Display
d8: Screen Tips
d7: Control Panel/Viewfinder
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This option controls flash sync speed.
e: Bracketing/Flash
e1: Flash Sync Speed
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e2: Flash Shutter Speed
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e4: Exposure Comp. for Flash
e6: Auto Bracketing Set
e5: Modeling Flash
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e7: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)
e8: Bracketing Order
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f: Controls
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Live View
f3: Assign Fn Button
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f2: Multi Selector
Press
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Selecting Press displays the following options:
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Press + command dials
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Selecting Press + command dials displays the following options:
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f4: Assign Preview Button
f6: Assign Sub-selector Center
f5: Assign Sub-selector
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f7: Assign Fn Button (Vert.)
f8: Shutter Spd & Aperture Lock
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f9: Assign BKT Button
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This option controls the operation of the main and sub-command dials.
f10: Customize Command Dials
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f11: Release Button to Use Dial
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f12: Slot Empty Release Lock
f14: Assign Multi Selector (Vert.)
f13: Reverse Indicators
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Choose the controls used for playback zoom.
Choose the role played by the movie-record button when C is selected with the live view selector.
f15: Playback Zoom
f16: Assign Movie Record Button
g: Movie
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Choose the role played by the Pv button during movie live view.
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g2: Assign Preview Button
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Choose the role played by the center of the sub-selector during movie live view.
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g3: Assign Sub-selector Center
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BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup
To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.
Menu defaults are listed on page 417.
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Format Memory Card
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Monitor Brightness
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Image Dust Off Ref Photo
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3
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B flashes in the top control panel when the clock is not set.
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Time Zone and Date
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Choose a language for camera menus and messages.
The following options are available.
Language
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View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera.
Battery Info
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Image Comment
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Copyright Information
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IPTC
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Save/Load Settings
Settings saved using the D4 can be restored by selecting Load settings.
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Virtual Horizon
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AF Fine-Tune
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NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
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Creating Retouched Copies
1
retouch menu.
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3
A
4
copy.
Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a & icon.
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D-Lighting
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Red-Eye Correction
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Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph.
Trim
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Monochrome
Filter Effects
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Color Balance
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6
D
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Straighten
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Distortion Control
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Perspective Control
Side-by-Side Comparison
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2
comparison.
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original.
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OMy Menu/mRecent Settings
Adding Options to My Menu
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settings.
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Technical Notes
Compatible Lenses
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Other Accessories
At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D4.
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Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
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Caring for the Camera
Storage
Cleaning
The Low-Pass Filter
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2
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Clean at Startup/Shutdown
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shutdown.
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Replacing the Clock Battery
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Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
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Defaults
The default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below.
Shooting Menu Defaults
For information on two-button reset, see page 207.
Playback Menu Defaults
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Custom Settings Menu Defaults
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Setup Menu Defaults
Exposure Program
The exposure program for programmed auto (0126) is shown in the following graph:
Aperture
Shutter speed
When matrix metering is used, values over 16 1/3EV are reduced to 16 1/3EV.
Troubleshooting
Display
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Shooting
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Playback
Miscellaneous
Error Messages
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Specifications
Nikon D4 Digital Camera
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Calibrating Batteries
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Approved Memory Cards
XQD Memory Ca rds
CompactFlash Memory Cards
Memory Card Capac ity
FX (36 24) Image Area*
DX (24 16) Image Area*
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Battery Life
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