Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page xiii). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.
Page 2 Android operating system. The app is available free from the website (http://snapbridge.nikon.com), Apple App Store® and Google Play For the latest information on SnapBridge, visit the Nikon website for your area (0 xxi). D5600 Model Name: N1538...
Page 3 • Imprinting up to two pieces of credit information (e.g. copyright, comments, text and logos) on pictures Nikon D5600, AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR • Automatic update of camera’s date and time info and location info • Receive camera’s firmware updates...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents For Your Safety................xiii Notices..................xvii Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)........xxii Introduction Getting to Know the Camera............1 The Camera Body .................. 1 The Mode Dial ..................4 The Viewfinder ..................5 The R (Info) Button................6 The P Button ..................
Page 6 Basic Photography and Playback “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j)........47 Basic Playback................56 Deleting Unwanted Photographs..........57 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) k Portrait..................59 l Landscape ................. 59 p Child .................... 59 m Sports ..................60 n Close up..................
Page 7 Special Effects % Night Vision................65 S Super Vivid ................66 T Pop .................... 66 U Photo Illustration..............66 ' Toy Camera Effect ..............67 ( Miniature Effect ..............67 3 Selective Color ................ 67 1 Silhouette.................. 68 2 High Key ..................68 3 Low Key..................
Page 8 P, S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed and Aperture ..........118 Mode P (Programmed Auto) ............119 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) ............ 121 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)..........122 Mode M (Manual)................123 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) ........125 Exposure..................
Page 9 Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies ..............164 The P Button..................166 Movie Settings ................... 168 Time-Lapse Movies ..............171 Viewing Movies ................ 176 Editing Movies ................178 Trimming Movies................178 Saving Selected Frames ..............182 Playback and Deletion Full-Frame Playback ..............184 Thumbnail Playback ................
Page 10 Connections Installing ViewNX-i..............210 Copying Pictures to the Computer ........211 Printing Photographs ............. 214 Connecting the Printer..............214 Printing Pictures One at a Time........... 215 Printing Multiple Pictures.............. 216 Viewing Pictures on TV............218 Camera Menus D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ........ 220 Playback Menu Options..............
Page 11 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings......233 Custom Settings................234 Reset Custom Settings ............235 a: Autofocus ................... 235 a1: AF-C Priority Selection............235 a2: Number of Focus Points........... 236 a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator .......... 237 a4: Rangefinder................237 a5: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode........238 b: Exposure..................
Page 12 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup ..........257 Setup Menu Options............... 257 Format Memory Card .............. 259 Image Comment ............... 260 Copyright Information............261 Time Zone and Date ..............262 Language..................262 Beep Options................263 Touch Controls ................263 Monitor Brightness..............263 Info Display Format..............
Page 13 N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies....... 277 Retouch Menu Options ..............277 Creating Retouched Copies ............278 NEF (RAW) Processing ............. 280 Trim ....................282 Resize..................... 283 D-Lighting..................285 Quick Retouch ................286 Red-Eye Correction..............286 Straighten ..................287 Distortion Control ..............
Page 14 Technical Notes Compatible Lenses..............305 Compatible CPU Lenses..............305 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses............308 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) ......315 Other Accessories ..............321 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter ....325 Caring for the Camera ............327 Storage....................
Page 15: For Your Safety
For Your Safety To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury.
Page 16 • Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens or camera. Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment. • Do not aim the flash or AF-assist illuminator at the operator of a motor vehicle.
Page 17 • Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency emissions produced by this product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities. •...
Page 18 WARNING (Batteries) • Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention. • Do not immerse batteries in water or expose to rain. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.
Page 19: Notices
Notices • No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for any with this product may be damages resulting from the use of reproduced, transmitted, this product. transcribed, stored in a retrieval • While every effort has been made to...
Page 20 • Consult the dealer or an experienced Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, radio/television technician for help. Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 xviii...
Page 21 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 •...
Page 22 Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
Page 23 Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. T HE USE OF NON IKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR...
Page 24: Bluetooth And Wi-Fi (Wireless Lan)
FCC WARNING The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 25 RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. The D5600, which is equipped with a LBEE5UW1FS (FCC ID:VPYLB1FS / IC ID:772C-LB1FS)
Page 26 Security Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled: • Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information.
Page 27: Introduction
Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera 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. The Camera Body AF-assist illuminator ...
Page 28 20 21 22 23 24 G button ....42, 115, 220 Stereo microphone ....169 Accessory shoe Speaker (for optional flash units) ..315 Focal plane mark (E)....96 Eye sensor.........8, 265 USB connector ....211, 214 R (information) button..6, 9, 115 Connector for external Command dial microphone .......170...
Page 29 33 34 44 43 W/Q button....43, 185, 196 Viewfinder eyepiece..5, 41, 80 X button......185, 196 Diopter adjustment control ..41 K button....... 56, 184 Tripod socket P button......12, 166, 187 Vari-angle monitor ....13, 15, 47, 56, 184, 255 Multi selector ....33, 39, 43 Rubber eyecup ......
Page 30: The Mode Dial
The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes. P, S, A, and M Modes: • P—Programmed auto (0 119) • S —Shutter-priority auto (0 121) • A—Aperture-priority auto (0 122) • M—Manual (0 123) Special Effects Modes (0 65) Auto Modes: •...
Page 31: The Viewfinder
The Viewfinder Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes. 11 12 Framing grid (displayed when On Number of exposures is selected for Custom Setting d3, remaining........46 Viewfinder grid display) ...243 Number of shots remaining before Focus points ....50, 90, 236 memory buffer fills .....
Page 32: The R (Info) Button
The R (Info) Button Press the R button to view the information display or cycle through display options. ❚❚ Viewfinder Photography To view shutter speed, aperture, the number of exposures remaining, AF-area mode, and other shooting information in the monitor, press the R button. R button Shooting mode Release mode.........75...
Page 33 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Satellite signal indicator....269 AF-area mode indicator ....87 Focus point......90, 236 Wi-Fi connection indicator ..272 Eye-Fi connection indicator ..274 Exposure indicator ..... 124 Exposure compensation Bluetooth connection indicator indicator ........132 ............273 Bracketing progress Airplane mode......271...
Page 34 Turning the Monitor Off To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button or press the shutter-release button halfway. The monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about 8 seconds (for information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Auto off timers on page 240).
Page 35 ❚❚ Live View and Movie Mode To start live view, rotate the live view switch during viewfinder photography (0 47). You can then press the R button to cycle through display options as shown below. R button Show detailed photo Show movie indicators indicators (0 164)
Page 36 The Live View Display Item Description The mode currently selected with 47, 58, q Shooting mode the mode dial. 65, 118 Displayed when On is selected for Manual movie settings Manual movie settings in mode indicator The amount of time remaining before live view ends e Time remaining automatically.
Page 37 Item Description The frame size of movies recorded i Movie frame size in movie mode. o Focus mode The current focus mode. !0 AF-area mode The current AF-area mode. Indicates that movies can not be !1 “No movie” icon — recorded.
Page 38: The P Button
The P Button To change the settings at the bottom of the information display, press the P button, then highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. You can also change settings by pressing the P P button button during live view.
Page 39: The Monitor
The Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below. 180° 90° 180° Normal use: Fold the monitor against the camera face out. The monitor is normally used in this position. Low-angle shots: Tilt the monitor up to take shots in live view with the camera held low.
Page 40 Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown. Do not use force. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the camera or monitor. To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use, fold it back face down against the camera body. Do not lift or carry the camera by the monitor.
Page 41: Using The Touch Screen
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. Slide Slide a finger over the monitor. Stretch/Pinch Place two fingers on the monitor and move them apart or pinch them together. Introduction...
Page 42 The Touch Screen The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond when covered with third-party protective films or when touched with fingernails or gloved hands. Do not use excessive force or touch the screen with sharp objects. Using the Touch Screen The touch screen may not respond as expected if you attempt to operate it while leaving your palm or another finger resting on it in...
Page 43: Touch-Screen Photography
Touch-Screen Photography Tap icons in the shooting display to adjust camera settings (note that not all icons will respond to touch-screen operations). During live view, you can also take photographs by tapping the monitor. ❚❚ Viewfinder Photography Use the touch screen to adjust settings in the information display (0 6).
Page 44 Shooting Options To change camera settings (0 12), tap the z icon at the bottom right corner of the display and then tap icons to display options for the corresponding setting. Tap the desired option to select it and return to the previous display. If prompted to choose a value as shown at right, edit the value by tapping u or v and then tap the number or tap 0 to...
Page 45 ❚❚ Live View Photography Use the touch screen to take photographs and adjust settings. Taking Photographs (Touch Shutter) Touch your subject in the monitor to focus. Focus locks until you lift your finger from the monitor to take the photograph (note that the touch shutter can not be used to focus when MF—...
Page 46 Taking Pictures Using Touch Shooting Options The shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even when the 3 icon is displayed to show that touch shooting options are active. Use the shutter-release button to take photographs in continuous shooting mode (0 76) and during movie recording.
Page 47 Scene/Effect Selection In scene and special effects modes (0 58, 65), you can tap the shooting mode icon to choose a scene or effect. Tap x or y to view the different options and tap an icon to select and return to the previous display.
Page 48 Shooting Options In live view, pressing the P button or tapping the z icon in the monitor activates the information display (0 12, 166). Tap a setting to view options and then tap the desired option to select it and return to live view. If prompted to choose a value as shown at right, edit the value by tapping u or v and then tap the number or tap 0 to...
Page 49: Viewing Pictures
Viewing Pictures The touch screen can be used for the following playback operations (0 56, 184). Flick left or right to view other View other images images. In full frame view, you can touch Scroll the bottom of the display to rapidly to display a frame advance bar, other...
Page 50 To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view (0 185), use a pinch gesture in full-frame playback. View thumbnails Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 12, or 80 frames. Tap the on-screen guide to start movie playback (movies are indicated by a 1 icon).
Page 51: Using The Menus
Using the Menus The touch screen can be used for the following menu operations. Scroll Slide up or down to scroll. Tap a menu icon to choose a Choose a menu menu. Select Tap menu items to display options and tap icons or sliders options/ to change.
Page 52: First Steps
First Steps Attach the Camera Strap Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets. Charge the Battery If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown below at left, making sure the plug is fully inserted.
Page 53: Insert The Battery And A Memory Card
Insert the Battery and a Memory Card Before inserting or removing the battery or memory cards, confirm that power switch is in the OFF position. Insert the battery as shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted.
Page 54 ❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards Removing the Battery To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand.
Page 55: Open The Monitor
Open the Monitor Open the monitor as shown. Do not use force. First Steps...
Page 56: Attach A Lens
Attach a Lens Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR. Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap...
Page 57 Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Before using the camera, unlock and extend the lens. Keeping the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q), rotate the zoom ring as shown (w). Retractable lens barrel button Pictures can not be taken when the lens is retracted;...
Page 58 Vibration Reduction (VR) Vibration reduction can be enabled by selecting On for Optical VR in the shooting menu (0 232), if the lens supports this option, or by sliding the lens vibration reduction switch to ON, if the lens is equipped with a vibration reduction switch.
Page 59: Camera Setup
Camera Setup ❚❚ Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet Before proceeding, install the SnapBridge app as described inside the front cover and enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet (below, “smart device”). Note that the actual camera and smart device displays may differ from those shown below. Turn the camera on.
Page 60 Connect to Camera button. The camera will wait for a connection; launch the SnapBridge app on the smart device and follow the on-screen instructions to tap the name of the camera you want to pair Camera name D5600 with. 34 First Steps...
Page 61 Check the authentication code. After confirming that the camera and smart device display the same six- digit authentication code, follow the steps below to complete pairing (note that the code may not be displayed in Camera some versions of iOS, but you should follow the steps below even if the code is not displayed).
Page 62 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process. To record location data with photographs, select Yes when prompted and enable the location data features both in the SnapBridge app and on the smart device itself (for more information, see the documentation provided with the smart device).
Page 63 What SnapBridge Can Do for You The SnapBridge app can be used for a variety of tasks once the camera has been paired with your smart device. For more information on the features below, see SnapBridge online help. Auto Upload At default settings, JPEG photographs will automatically be uploaded to the smart device as they are taken (auto upload is not available with movies or with NEF/RAW images, and is automatically suspended...
Page 64 Tips for Wireless Networks • Pairing: To pair the camera with a smart device (for example, with a new device or if you did not opt to pair with a smart device during setup), select Set for Connect to smart device in the camera setup menu and follow the instructions on page 34, starting with Step 3.
Page 65 ❚❚ Setup from the Camera Menus The camera clock can be set manually. Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. Use the multi selector and J button to navigate the menus. Power switch 1 Up J button (select) 4 Left 2 Right 3 Down...
Page 66 Press G when the dialog at right is displayed. G button Set the camera clock. Use the multi selector and J button to set the camera clock. Select time zone Select date format Select daylight saving time Set time and date (note that the option camera uses a 24-hour clock) The clock can be adjusted at any time using the Time zone...
Page 67: Focus The Viewfinder
Focus the Viewfinder After removing the lens cap, rotate the diopter adjustment control until the AF area brackets are in sharp focus. When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye. AF area brackets Viewfinder not in focus...
Page 68: Tutorial
Tutorial Camera Menus: An Overview Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 220) • N: Retouch (0 277) •...
Page 69: Using Camera Menus
Using Camera Menus ❚❚ Menu Controls The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. 1: Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item 4: Cancel and return to 2: Select highlighted item previous menu or display sub-menu 3: Move cursor down The d (Help) Icon If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, a...
Page 70 ❚❚ Navigating the Menus Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. G button Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Select a menu.
Page 71 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item.
Page 72: The Battery Level And Number Of Exposures Remaining
The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining Press the R button and check the battery level and number of exposures remaining in the information display. Battery level R button Number of exposures remaining Battery Level If the battery is low, a warning will also be displayed in the viewfinder.
Page 73: Basic Photography And Playback
Basic Photography and Playback “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j) This section describes how to take photographs in i and j modes. i and j are automatic “point-and-shoot” modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions; the only difference between the two is that the flash will not fire in j mode.
Page 74 Ready the camera. Viewfinder photography: When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest. Live view: When framing photographs in the monitor, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the lens with your left.
Page 75 Frame the photograph. Viewfinder photography: Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in the AF area brackets. AF area brackets Live view: At default settings, the camera automatically detects faces and selects the focus point. If no face is detected, the camera will focus on subjects near the center of the frame.
Page 76 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Viewfinder photography: Press Focus point the shutter-release button halfway to focus (if the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light). When the focus operation is complete, a In-focus indicator beep will sound (a beep may not sound if the subject is moving) and the active focus...
Page 77 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the Memory card access photograph will be lamp displayed in the monitor for a few seconds. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp...
Page 78 The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Focus: press halfway Shoot: press all the way down Pressing the shutter-release button halfway also ends playback and readies the camera for immediate use.
Page 79 The Standby Timer (Viewfinder Photography) The viewfinder display will turn off if no operations are performed for about eight seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display. The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers;...
Page 80 The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in i mode, the built-in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway (0 101). If the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed.
Page 81 Shooting in Live View Mode Although they will not appear in the final picture, jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may appear in the monitor, while bright regions or bands may appear in some areas with flashing signs and other intermittent light sources or if the subject is briefly illuminated by a strobe or other bright, momentary light source.
Page 82: Basic Playback
Basic Playback Press the K button. A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. K button View additional pictures. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 56 Basic Photography and Playback...
Page 83: Deleting Unwanted Photographs
Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O button. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete. K button Delete the photograph. Press the O button.
Page 84: Matching Settings To The Subject Or Situation (Scene Mode)
Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on page 47. The following scenes can be selected by rotating the mode dial to h and rotating the command dial until the desired scene appears in the monitor.
Page 85: Portrait
Portrait Use for portraits with soft, natural- looking skin tones. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth. Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight.
Page 86: Sports
Sports Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly. Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Close up Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges).
Page 87: Night Landscape
Night Landscape Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes, including street lighting and neon signs. Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Party/Indoor Capture the effects of indoor background lighting. Use for parties and other indoor scenes. Beach/Snow Capture the brightness of sunlit expanses of water, snow, or sand.
Page 88: Sunset
Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Dusk/Dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset. Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Pet Portrait Use for portraits of active pets.
Page 89: Candlelight
Candlelight For photographs taken by candlelight. Note The built-in flash turns off. Blossom Use for fields of flowers, orchards in bloom, and other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms. Note The built-in flash turns off. Autumn Colors Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn leaves.
Page 90: Food
Food Use for vivid photographs of food. Note For flash photography, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash (0 103). Preventing Blur Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds. 64 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)
Page 91: Special Effects
Special Effects Special effects can be used when taking photographs and shooting movies. The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial to q and rotating the command dial until the desired option appears in the monitor. Mode dial Command dial Monitor % Night Vision...
Page 92: S Super Vivid
Super Vivid Overall saturation and contrast are increased for a more vibrant image. Overall saturation is increased for a more lively image. Photo Illustration Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster effect that can be adjusted in live view (0 70). Note Movies shot in this mode play back like a slide show made up of a series of stills.
Page 93: Toy Camera Effect
Toy Camera Effect Create photos and movies that appear to have been shot with a toy camera. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 71). Miniature Effect Create photos that appear to be pictures of dioramas. Works best when shooting from a high vantage point.
Page 94: Silhouette
Silhouette Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds. Note The built-in flash turns off. High Key Use with bright scenes to create bright images that seem filled with light. Note The built-in flash turns off. Low Key Use with dark scenes to create dark, low-key images with prominent highlights.
Page 95 NEF (RAW) NEF (RAW) recording is not available in %, S, T, U, ', (, and 3 modes. Pictures taken when an NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG option is selected in these modes will be recorded as JPEG images. JPEG images created at settings of NEF (RAW)+JPEG will be recorded at the selected JPEG quality, while images recorded at a setting of NEF (RAW) will be recorded as fine-quality images.
Page 96: Options Available In Live View
Options Available in Live View Settings for the selected effect are adjusted in the live view display. ❚❚ U Photo Illustration Select live view. Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. Live view switch Adjust outline thickness.
Page 97 ❚❚ ' Toy Camera Effect Select live view. Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. Live view switch Adjust options. Press J to display the options shown at right. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Vignetting and press 4 or 2 to change.
Page 98 ❚❚ ( Miniature Effect Select live view. Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. Live view switch Position the focus point. Use the multi selector to position the focus point in the area that will be in focus and then press the shutter- release button halfway to focus.
Page 99 Press J. Press J to exit when settings are complete. To exit live view, rotate the live view switch. ❚❚ 3 Selective Color Select live view. Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor.
Page 100 Choose the color range. Color range Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final image. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors.
Page 101: More On Photography
More on Photography Choosing a Release Mode To choose how the shutter is released (release mode), press the I (E) button, then highlight the desired option and press J. I (E) button Mode Description Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter- release button is pressed.
Page 102: Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)
Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode) In ! (Continuous L) and 9 (Continuous H) modes, the camera takes photographs continuously while the shutter- release button is pressed all the way down. Press the I (E) button. I (E) button Choose a continuous release mode. Highlight ! (Continuous L) or 9 (Continuous H) and press J.
Page 103 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. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession (an exception is if a shutter speed of 4 seconds or slower is selected in mode S or M, when there is no limit on the number of shots that can be taken in a single burst).
Page 104: Quiet Shutter Release
Quiet Shutter Release Choose this mode to keep camera noise to a minimum. A beep does not sound when the camera focuses. Press the I (E) button. I (E) button Select J (Quiet shutter release). Highlight J (Quiet shutter release) and press J.
Page 105: Self-Timer Mode
Self-Timer Mode The self-timer can be used for self-portraits or group shots that include the photographer. Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. Press the I (E) button. I (E) button Select E (Self-timer) mode.
Page 106 Take the photograph. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, and then press the button the rest of the way down. The self-timer lamp will start to flash and a beep will begin to sound. Two seconds before the photo is taken, the lamp will stop flashing and the beeping will become more rapid.
Page 107 Using the Built-in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in modes that require the flash to be raised manually, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder (0 54). Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised after the self-timer has started.
Page 108: Focus
Focus Focus can be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 95). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 90) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 93). Focus Mode The following focus modes can be selected during viewfinder photography:...
Page 109 The following focus modes are available in live view: Option Description For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. You can also focus by touching your subject AF-S Single-servo AF in the monitor, in which case focus locks until you lift your finger from the display to take the photograph.
Page 110 ❚❚ Choosing the Focus Mode Follow the steps below to choose the focus mode. Display focus mode options. Press the P button, then highlight the current focus mode in the information display and press J. P button Viewfinder photography Live view Choose a focus mode.
Page 111 Predictive Focus Tracking In AF-C mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode during viewfinder photography, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward the camera while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. This allows the camera to track focus while attempting to predict where the subject will be when the shutter is released.
Page 112 Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus.
Page 113: Af-Area Mode
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. The following options are available during viewfinder photography: Option Description For stationary subjects. Focus point is selected c Single-point AF manually; camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only. For non-stationary subjects.
Page 114 Option Description In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point using multi selector (0 90). If subject moves after camera has focused, camera uses 3D-tracking to select new focus point and keep focus locked on original subject while f 3D-tracking shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Page 115 In modes other than i, j, and (, the following AF-area modes can be selected in live view: Option Description Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects; the selected subject is indicated by a double Face- yellow border (if multiple priority AF...
Page 116 Option Description Use the multi selector to position the focus point over your subject and press J to start tracking. The focus point will track the selected subject as it Subject- moves through the frame. tracking AF To end tracking, press J again. Note that the camera may be unable to track subjects if they move quickly, leave the frame or are obscured by other objects, change visibly in size, color, or brightness, or are too...
Page 117 ❚❚ Choosing the AF-Area Mode Follow the steps below to choose the AF-area mode. Display AF-area mode options. Press the P button, then highlight the current AF-area mode in the information display and press J. P button Viewfinder photography Live view Choose an AF-area mode.
Page 118 Using Autofocus in Live View The desired results may not be achieved with teleconverters (0 305). Note that in live view, autofocus is slower and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses. The focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus. The camera may be unable to focus in the following situations: •...
Page 119: Focus Lock
Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing in AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C focus modes (0 82), making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus point in the final composition.
Page 120 Lock focus. AF-A and AF-C focus modes (viewfinder Shutter-release button photography): With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q), press the A (L) button (w) to lock focus. Focus will remain locked while the A (L) button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button.
Page 121: Manual Focus
Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus is not available or does not produce the desired results (0 86). Select manual focus. If the lens is equipped with an A-M, M/A-M, or A/M-M mode switch, slide the switch to M. A-M mode switch M/A-M mode switch If the lens is not equipped a focus-mode switch, select MF...
Page 122 ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder (Viewfinder Photography) 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 39 focus points). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is...
Page 123 Live View Press the X button to zoom in for precise focus in live view (0 53). X button More on Photography...
Page 124: Image Quality And Size
Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 387).
Page 125 Display image quality options. Press the P button, then highlight the current image quality in the information display and press J. P button Information display Choose a file type. Highlight an option and press J. NEF (RAW) Images Selecting NEF (RAW) for Image quality fixes Image size at Large (0 100).
Page 126: Image Size
Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from # Large, $ Medium, or % Small: Image size Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) # Large 6000 × 4000 50.8 × 33.9/20 × 13.3 $ Medium 4496 × 3000 38.1 × 25.4/15.0 × 10 % Small 2992 ×...
Page 127: Using The Built-In Flash
Using the Built-in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. Auto Pop-up Modes In i, k, p, n, o, s, w, S, T, U, and ' modes, the built-in flash automatically pops up and fires as required. Choose a flash mode.
Page 128 ❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available: • No (auto): When lighting is poor or the subject is backlit, the flash pops up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required. Not available in o mode. •...
Page 129: Manual Pop-Up Modes
Manual Pop-up Modes In P, S, A, M, and 0 modes, the flash must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised. Raise the flash. Press the M (Y) button to raise the flash. M (Y) button Choose a flash mode (P, S, A, and M modes only).
Page 130 ❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available: • N (fill flash): The flash fires with every shot. • Nj (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash fires with every shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.
Page 131 Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. The Built-in Flash For information on the lenses that can be used with the built-in flash, see page 312.
Page 132 Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Shutter speed is restricted to the following ranges when the built-in flash is used: Mode Shutter speed i, p, n, s, w, 0, S, T, U, ' – – –1 s P, S, A –30 s –30 s, Bulb, Time Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range...
Page 133: Iso Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. Choosing Auto allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions;...
Page 134 Choose an ISO sensitivity. Highlight an option and press J. 108 More on Photography...
Page 135: Interval Timer Photography
Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. Before Shooting Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. To ensure that shooting starts at the desired time, check that the camera clock is set correctly (0 262).
Page 136 Adjust interval timer settings. Choose a start option, interval, number of shots, and exposure smoothing option. • To choose a start option: Highlight Start options and Highlight an option and press 2. press J. To start shooting immediately, select Now. To start shooting at a chosen date and time, select Choose start day and start time, then choose the date and time and press J.
Page 137 • To choose the number of intervals: Highlight Number of times Choose the number of intervals and press 2. and press J. • To enable or disable exposure smoothing: Highlight Exposure Highlight an option and smoothing and press 2. press J. Selecting On allows the camera to adjust exposure to match previous shot in modes other than M (note that exposure smoothing only takes effect in mode M if auto ISO sensitivity...
Page 138 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. The first shot 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; while shooting is in progress, the memory card access lamp will flash at regular intervals.
Page 139 ❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer Photography Interval timer photography can be paused between intervals by pressing J. To resume shooting: Starting Now Highlight Restart and press J. Starting at a Specified Time For Start options, Choose a starting date Highlight Restart and and time and press J.
Page 140 ❚❚ 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 for the previous interval has yet to be taken, the memory card is full, or the camera is unable to focus (AF-S, AF-A with single-servo AF selected, or AF-C with Focus selected for Custom Setting a1 AF-C priority selection;...
Page 141: Restoring Default Settings
Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below and on page 117 can be restored to default values by holding the G and R buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are G button R button marked by a green dot). The information display turns off briefly while settings are reset.
Page 142 Option Default Focus mode Viewfinder Shooting modes other than % AF-A Live view/movie AF-S AF-area mode Viewfinder n, x, 0, 1, 2, 3 Single-point AF m, w Dynamic-area AF (39 points) i, j, k, l, p, o, r, s, t, u, v, y, z, S, Auto-area AF T, U, ', 3, P, S, A, M Live view/movie...
Page 143: Other Settings
❚❚ Other Settings Option Default NEF (RAW) recording 14-bit Exposure delay mode Release mode m, w Continuous H Other shooting modes Single frame Focus point Center AE/AF lock hold Shooting modes other than i and j Flexible program Special effects mode Outlines Vividness Vignetting...
Page 144: P, S, A, And M Modes
P, S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed and Aperture P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to Programmed auto adjust camera settings.
Page 145: Mode P (Programmed Auto)
Mode P (Programmed Auto) This mode is recommended Mode dial for snapshots or whenever you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations.
Page 146 Flexible Program In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial (“flexible program”). Rotate the dial right for large apertures (low f-numbers) and fast shutter speeds, left for small apertures (high f-numbers) and slow shutter speeds.
Page 147: Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)
Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) This mode lets you control shutter speed: choose fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion, slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects. The camera automatically adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. Fast shutter speeds (e.g., Slow shutter speeds (e.g., 1 s) blur 1600 freeze motion.
Page 148: Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)
Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In this mode, you can adjust aperture to control depth of field (the distance in front of and behind the main subject that appears to be in focus). The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers, e.g.
Page 149: Mode M (Manual)
Mode M (Manual) In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speeds of “Bulb” and “Time” are available for long time- exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks (0 125). Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial P, S, A, and M Modes...
Page 150 Choose aperture and shutter speed. Checking the exposure indicator (see below), adjust shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial (right for faster speeds, left for slower). To adjust aperture, keep the E (N) button pressed while rotating the command dial (left for larger apertures/lower f-numbers and right for smaller apertures/higher f-numbers).
Page 151: Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. • Bulb (A): The shutter remains open while the Shutter speed: A (35-second shutter-release button is exposure; 0 126) pressed all the way down.
Page 152 ❚❚ Bulb Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial Choose the shutter speed. Rotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb (A). Command dial Take the photograph. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera, optional wireless remote controller or remote cord all the way down.
Page 153 ❚❚ Time Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial Choose the shutter speed. Rotate the command dial left to choose a shutter speed of “Time” (&). Command dial Open the shutter. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or a remote cord or wireless remote controller all the way down.
Page 154: Exposure
Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure. Method Description Produces natural results in most situations. The camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets L Matrix metering exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and distance. Classic meter for portraits. Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area.
Page 155 Choose a metering method. Highlight an option and press J. Spot Metering If e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode during viewfinder photography (0 87), the camera will meter the center focus point. P, S, A, and M Modes...
Page 156: Autoexposure Lock
Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using M (Center-weighted metering) and N (Spot metering) to meter exposure; note that autoexposure lock is not available in i or j mode. Lock exposure. Shutter-release Position the subject in the selected button focus point and press the shutter- release button halfway.
Page 157 Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure: Mode Setting Shutter speed and aperture Programmed auto (flexible program; 0 120) Shutter-priority auto Shutter speed Aperture-priority auto Aperture The metering method itself can not be changed while exposure lock is...
Page 158: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker (0 358). In general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker. It is most effective when used with M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) (0 128).
Page 159 Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0. Except in h and % modes, exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off (in h and % modes, exposure compensation will be reset when another mode is selected or the camera is turned off ). The Information Display Exposure compensation options can also be accessed from the information display...
Page 160: Flash Compensation
Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the camera, 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 highlights or reflections (0 360).
Page 161 Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is also available with optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; see page 315). The flash compensation selected with the optional flash unit is added to the flash compensation selected with the camera.
Page 162: Preserving Detail In Highlights And Shadows
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 pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day.
Page 163: Choose An Option
Choose an option. Highlight an option and press J (0 359). Active D-Lighting With some subjects, you may notice uneven shading, shadows around bright objects, or halos around dark objects. Active D-Lighting is not available with movies. “Active D-Lighting” Versus “D-Lighting” Active D-Lighting adjusts exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range, while the D-Lighting option in the retouch menu (0 285) brightens shadows in images after shooting.
Page 164: High Dynamic Range (Hdr)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) High Dynamic Range (HDR) combines two exposures to form a single image that captures a wide range of tones from shadows to highlights, even with high-contrast subjects. HDR is most effective when used with L (Matrix metering) (0 128). It can not be used to record NEF (RAW) images.
Page 165 Choose an option. Highlight v Auto, 2 Extra high, S High, T Normal, U Low, or 6 Off and press J. When an option other than 6 Off is selected, u will be displayed in the viewfinder. Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
Page 166: White Balance
White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source: Option Description Automatic white balance adjustment.
Page 167 Choose a white balance option. Highlight an option and press J. The Shooting Menu White balance can be selected using the White balance option in the shooting menu (0 223), which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (0 143) or measure a value for preset white balance (0 145).
Page 168 Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths.
Page 169: Fine-Tuning White Balance
Fine-Tuning White Balance White balance can be “fine-tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image. White balance is fine-tuned using the White balance option in the shooting menu. Display fine-tuning options.
Page 170 White Balance Fine-Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a “warm” setting such as J (incandescent) is selected will make photographs slightly “colder” but will not actually make them blue. Touch Fine-Tuning To fine-tune an option in the white balance menu using the touch screen, tap the option once to highlight it and then tap the 2 Adjust...
Page 171: Preset Manual
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. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: Method Description Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that Measure...
Page 172 Select Yes. The menu shown at right will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. The camera will enter preset measurement mode. When the camera is ready to measure white balance, a flashing D (L) will appear in the viewfinder and information display.
Page 173 Check the results. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, the message shown at right will be displayed and a will flash in the viewfinder and the camera will return to shooting mode. To return to shooting mode immediately, press the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 174 Measuring Preset White Balance If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end in the time selected for Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 240). Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time; the existing value will be replaced when a new value is measured.
Page 175 ❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory card. Select Preset manual. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options.
Page 176 Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold the X button. Copy white balance. Press J to set preset white balance to the white balance value for the highlighted photograph. 150 P, S, A, and M Modes...
Page 177: Bracketing
Bracketing Bracketing automatically varies exposure, white balance, or Active D-Lighting (ADL) settings slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value. Choose in situations in which it is difficult to set exposure or white balance and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot, or to experiment with different settings for the same subject.
Page 178 Display bracketing options. Press the P button, then highlight the current bracketing setting and press P button Information display Select a bracketing increment. Highlight a bracketing increment and press J. Choose from values between 0.3 and 2 EV (AE bracketing) or 1 to 3 (WB bracketing), or select ADL (ADL bracketing).
Page 179 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. AE bracketing: The camera will vary exposure with each shot. The first shot will be taken at the value currently selected for exposure compensation. The bracketing increment will be subtracted from the current value in the second shot and added in the third shot, “bracketing”...
Page 180 The Bracketing Progress Indicator During AE bracketing, a bar is removed from the bracketing progress indicator with each shot (v > w > x). During ADL bracketing, the setting that will be used for the next shot is underlined in the information display. Disabling Bracketing To disable bracketing and resume normal shooting, select OFF in Step 3 (0 152).
Page 181: Picture Controls
Picture Controls Picture Controls are preset combinations of image processing settings that include sharpening, clarity, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue. You can select a Picture Control to match the scene or customize settings to suit your creative intent. Selecting a Picture Control Choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene.
Page 182 Display Picture Control options. Press the P button, then highlight the current Picture Control and press J. P button Information display Select a Picture Control. Highlight a Picture Control and press Touch Menu Navigation Picture Controls can also be selected in the shooting menu (0 223). When choosing an option from the Set Picture Control menu using the touch screen (0 25), tap the option once to highlight it and again to select it.
Page 183: Modifying Picture Controls
Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 161) can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. Select a Picture Control. Highlight Set Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2.
Page 184 ❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Description Mute or heighten the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). Not available with Neutral, Quick adjust Monochrome, Flat, or custom Picture Controls (0 161). Control the sharpness of outlines. Select A to adjust sharpening automatically according to Sharpening the type of scene.
Page 185 “A” (Auto) Results for auto sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. 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.
Page 186 Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available: Option Description Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the Yellow brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. O Orange Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red R Red...
Page 187: Creating Custom Picture Controls
Creating Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. Select Manage Picture Control. Highlight Manage Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2. Select Save/edit. Highlight Save/edit and press 2. Select a Picture Control.
Page 188 Select a destination. Highlight a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2. Name the Picture Control. Name area By default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control;...
Page 189 Manage Picture Control > Rename Custom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu. Manage Picture Control > Delete The Delete option in the Manage Picture Control menu can be used to delete selected custom Picture Controls when they are no longer needed.
Page 190: Recording And Viewing Movies
Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view mode. Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 11) indicates that movies can not be recorded.
Page 191 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone (0 2); be careful not to obstruct the microphone Movie-record button during recording. Except in i and j Time remaining modes, exposure can be locked by pressing the A (L) button (0 130)
Page 192: The P Button
The P Button When movie indicators are displayed by pressing the R button in live view mode, the following settings can be accessed by pressing the P button: • Movie frame size/quality (0 168) • Microphone (0 169) P button •...
Page 193 Recording Movies Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or with subjects that are in motion, particularly if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves horizontally at high speed through frame (for information on reducing flicker and banding, see Flicker reduction;...
Page 194: Movie Settings
Movie Settings Use the Movie settings option in the shooting menu (0 170) to adjust the following settings. • Frame size/frame rate and Movie quality: The maximum length varies with the options selected. Movie quality Frame size/frame rate Maximum length L 1920×1080;...
Page 195 • Microphone: Turn the built-in or optional stereo microphones (0 170, 323) on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity. Choose Auto sensitivity to adjust sensitivity automatically, Microphone off to turn sound recording off; to select microphone sensitivity manually, select Manual sensitivity and choose a sensitivity.
Page 196 Select Movie settings. Highlight Movie settings in the shooting menu and press 2. Choose movie options. Highlight the desired item and press 2, then highlight an option and press Using an External Microphone Optional stereo microphones can be used to reduce noise caused by lens vibration being recorded during autofocus.
Page 197: Time-Lapse Movies
Time-Lapse Movies The camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a silent time-lapse movie using the options currently selected for Frame size/frame rate and Movie quality under Movie settings in the shooting menu (0 168). Before Shooting Time-lapse movies are shot using the movie crop; before shooting a time-lapse movie, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor.
Page 198 Adjust time-lapse movie settings. Choose an interval, total shooting time, and exposure smoothing option. • To choose the interval between frames: Highlight Interval and Choose an interval longer than press 2. the slowest anticipated shutter speed (minutes and seconds) and press J. •...
Page 199 • To enable or disable exposure smoothing: Highlight Exposure smoothing Highlight an option and and press 2. 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 shooting menu).
Page 200 ❚❚ Ending Shooting To end shooting before all the photos are taken, 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 if the power source is removed or disconnected or the destination memory card is ejected, no movie will be recorded and shooting will end without a beep being sounded.
Page 201 During Shooting The memory card access lamp lights while shooting is in progress. A message will appear in the information display if the R button is pressed between shots. The standby timer does not turn off, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers) >...
Page 202: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 184). Tap the a icon in the monitor or press J to start playback; your current position is indicated by the movie progress bar. Current position/ 1 icon Length total length Volume...
Page 203 Description Press X to increase volume, W (Q) to Adjust X/W (Q) volume decrease. Return to Press K or 1 to exit to full-frame playback. full-frame playback Recording and Viewing Movies...
Page 204: Editing Movies
Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option Description Create a copy from which unwanted f Choose start/end point footage has been removed. g Save selected frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. Trimming Movies To create trimmed copies of movies: Display a movie full frame.
Page 205 Select Choose start/end point. Press the P button, then highlight Choose start/end point and press 2. P button 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.
Page 206 Confirm the new start point. If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or back, rotate the command dial one stop). Choose the end point. Press A (L) 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.
Page 207 Save the copy. Highlight Save as new file and press J to save the copy to a new file. To replace the original movie file with the edited copy, highlight Overwrite existing file and press J. 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.
Page 208: Saving Selected Frames
Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: Pause the movie on the desired frame. Play the movie back as described on page 176, pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause. Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy.
Page 209 Save the copy. Highlight Yes and press J to create a fine-quality (0 98) JPEG copy of the selected frame. Save Selected Frame JPEG movie stills created with the Save selected frame option can not be retouched. JPEG movie stills lack some categories of photo information (0 188).
Page 210: Playback And Deletion
Playback and Deletion Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. K button Description Press 2 to view photographs in View additional order recorded, 4 to view photographs photographs in reverse order.
Page 211: Thumbnail Playback
Thumbnail Playback To display images in “contact sheets” of 4, 12, or 80 images, press the W (Q) button. W (Q) W (Q) Full-frame Thumbnail playback Calendar playback playback Description Use multi selector or command dial Highlight images to highlight pictures. Press J to display the highlighted View highlighted image...
Page 212: Calendar Playback
Calendar Playback To view images taken on a selected date, press the W (Q) button when 80 images are displayed. Date list W (Q) W (Q) Thumbnail list Full-frame Thumbnail Calendar playback playback playback The operations that can be performed depend on whether the cursor is in the date list or the thumbnail list: Description W (Q)
Page 213: The P Button
The P Button Pressing the P button in full-frame, thumbnail, or calendar playback displays the options listed below. Highlight items and press 2 to view options. • Rating: Rate the current picture (0 201). P button • Retouch (photographs only): Use the options in the retouch menu (0 277) to create a retouched copy of the current photograph.
Page 214: Photo Information
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full- frame playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. Note that “image only”, shooting data, RGB histograms, highlights, and overview data are only displayed if corresponding option is selected for Playback display options (0 221).
Page 215 ❚❚ File Information 1 2 3 Protect status......200 Image size ........100 Retouch indicator ....279 Time of recording...40, 262 Upload marking..... 203 Date of recording ...40, 262 Frame number/total number of Folder name ......225 images Rating ........201 File name........227 Image quality ......98 ❚❚...
Page 216 ❚❚ RGB Histogram Histogram (RGB channel). In all Histogram (green channel) histograms, horizontal axis Histogram (blue channel) gives pixel brightness, White balance ......140 vertical axis number of pixels. White balance Histogram (red channel) fine-tuning....... 143 Preset manual ..... 145 Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X.
Page 217 Histograms Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications. Some sample histograms are shown below: If the image contains objects with a wide range of brightnesses, the distribution of tones will be relatively even. If the image is dark, tone distribution will be shifted to the left.
Page 218 ❚❚ Shooting Data Metering ........128 Focus mode........82 Shutter speed......118 Lens VR (vibration Aperture........118 reduction) ....32, 232 Shooting Flash type......246, 315 mode....47, 58, 65, 118 Commander mode ..... 246 ISO sensitivity ...... 107 Flash mode.....102, 104 Exposure compensation ..
Page 219 High ISO noise reduction ... 231 Vignette control.....231 Long exposure noise Retouch history......277 reduction ......230 Image comment ....260 Active D-Lighting....136 HDR (high dynamic range)........138 Name of photographer ..261 Copyright holder ....261 * Copyright information is only displayed if recorded with the photograph using the Copyright information option in the setup menu.
Page 220 ❚❚ Overview Data 1 3 4 16 17 18 19 20 25 24 12 11 Metering........128 Frame number/total number of images Shooting Upload marking ....203 mode....47, 58, 65, 118 Shutter speed......118 Protect status ......200 Aperture ........118 Camera name ISO sensitivity .......
Page 221 ❚❚ Location Data The latitude, longitude, and other location data are supplied by and vary with the GPS or smart device (0 269). In the case of movies, the data give the location at the start of recording. Playback and Deletion...
Page 222: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full- frame playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: Description Press X to zoom in to maximum of approximately 33×...
Page 223 Description To zoom in on faces detected by camera, press P and select Face zoom (0 199). This option is available only if faces are detected. If faces are detected when the RGB histogram Zoom in on faces (0 190) display is zoomed in, Face zoom will be available in the P-button menu (Trim, however, will not be available).
Page 224 ❚❚ Cropping Photos Follow the steps below to crop photos displayed during playback zoom to the area currently visible in the monitor. Press P. After adjusting zoom and scrolling the photo until only the area you wish to keep is visible in the monitor, press the P button.
Page 225 ❚❚ Face Zoom To zoom in on a face detected by the camera, press the P button in the zoom display and then highlight Face zoom and press J. P button The current subject is indicated by a white frame in the navigation window. Press X or W (Q) to zoom in or out, or use the multi selector to view other faces.
Page 226: Protecting Photographs From Deletion
Protecting Photographs from Deletion Press the A (L) button to protect the current picture from accidental deletion. Protected files are marked with a P icon and can not be deleted using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 259).
Page 227: Rating Pictures
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. Rating Individual Pictures Select an image. Display or highlight the image. Display playback options.
Page 228: Rating Multiple Pictures
Rating Multiple Pictures Use the Rating option in the playback menu to rate multiple pictures. Select Rating. Highlight Rating in the playback menu and press 2. Rate pictures. Press 4 or 2 to highlight pictures (to view the currently highlighted picture full frame, press and hold the X button) and press 1 or 3 to choose a rating of from zero to five stars, or...
Page 229: Selecting Photos For Upload
Selecting Photos for Upload Follow the steps below to select photos for upload to the smart device before connecting. Movies can not be selected for upload. Selecting Individual Photos Select a photo. Display the photo or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail playback.
Page 230: Selecting Multiple Photos
Selecting Multiple Photos Follow the steps below to change the upload status of multiple photos. Choose Select image(s). In the playback menu, select Select to send to smart device, then highlight Select image(s) and press 2. Select photos. Use the multi selector to highlight photos and press the W (Q) button to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button).
Page 231: Deleting Photographs
Deleting Photographs To delete the current photograph, press the O button. To delete multiple selected photographs, all photographs taken on a selected date, or all photographs in the current playback folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered.
Page 232: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures taken on a selected date n Select date (0 207).
Page 233 ❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date Select dates. Highlight a date and press 2 to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date. Selected dates are indicated by check marks. Repeat as desired to select additional dates; to deselect a date, highlight it and press 2.
Page 234: Slide Shows
Slide Shows The Slide show option in the playback menu is used to display a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 221). Select Slide show. Highlight Slide show in the playback menu and press 2. Start the slide show.
Page 235: Slide Show Options
The dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends. Select Restart to restart or Exit to return to the playback menu. Slide Show Options Before starting a slide show, you can use the options in the slide show menu to select the images displayed by type or rating and choose how long each image is displayed.
Page 236: Connections
Nikon website for your region. http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Capture NX-D Use Nikon’s Capture NX-D software to fine-tune photos or to change settings for NEF (RAW) pictures and save them in other formats. Capture NX-D is available for download from: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/...
Page 237: Copying Pictures To The Computer
Copying Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed ViewNX-i (0 210). Connect the USB cable. After turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory card is inserted, connect a USB cable (available separately) as shown and then turn the camera on. USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the computer;...
Page 238 If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically, confirm that the camera is connected and then launch Image Capture (an application that comes with OS X) and select Nikon Transfer 2 as the application that opens when the camera is detected.
Page 239 Click Start Transfer. Pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Start Transfer Terminate the connection. When transfer is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX-i. Connections...
Page 240: Printing Photographs
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 365) connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using a USB cable (available separately). Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. When the camera and printer are turned on, a welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge playback display.
Page 241: Printing Pictures One At A Time
Printing Pictures One at a Time Display the desired picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X button to zoom in on the current frame (0 196; press K to exit zoom). To view eight pictures at a time, press the W (Q) button.
Page 242: Printing Multiple Pictures
Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J. Printing Multiple Pictures Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display. Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2.
Page 243 Adjust printer settings. Adjust printer settings as described in Step 2 on page 215. Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J. Connections...
Page 244: Viewing Pictures On Tv
Viewing Pictures on TV The optional High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (0 324) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. Connect to Connect to high-definition device camera (choose cable with connector for HDMI device)
Page 245 ❚❚ Choosing an Output Resolution To choose the format for images output to the HDMI device, select HDMI > Output resolution in the camera setup menu (0 258). If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select the appropriate format. ❚❚...
Page 246: Camera Menus
Camera Menus D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab. G button Playback Menu Options The playback menu contains the following options: Option Default Delete — Playback folder Playback display options —...
Page 247: Playback Folder
G button ➜ D playback menu Choose a folder for playback: Option Description Pictures in all folders created with the D5600 will be visible D5600 during playback. Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback. Only photos in the folder currently selected for Storage...
Page 248: Auto Image Rotation
Auto Image Rotation G button ➜ D playback menu Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in ViewNX-i or in Capture NX-D (0 210). The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) Camera rotated 90°...
Page 249: C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab. G button Shooting Menu Options The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Default Reset shooting menu — Storage folder —...
Page 250 Option Default Release mode m, w Continuous H Other modes Single frame Long exposure NR High ISO NR Normal Vignette control Normal Auto distortion control Optical VR Interval timer shooting Start options Interval 1 min. Number of times Exposure smoothing Time-lapse movie Interval 5 sec.
Page 251: Reset Shooting Menu
Reset Shooting Menu G button ➜ C shooting menu Select Yes to reset shooting menu settings. Storage Folder G button ➜ C shooting menu Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored. ❚❚ Selecting Folders by Folder Number Choose Select folder by number.
Page 252 ❚❚ Selecting Folders from a List Choose Select folder from list. Highlight Select folder from list and press 2. Highlight a folder. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder. Select the highlighted folder. Press J to select the highlighted folder and return to the main menu.
Page 253: File Naming
File Naming G button ➜ C shooting menu Photographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space (0 230), “_DSC”, followed by a four-digit number and a three- letter extension (e.g., “DSC_0001.JPG”).
Page 254: Iso Sensitivity Settings
ISO Sensitivity Settings G button ➜ C shooting menu Adjust ISO sensitivity (0 107). ❚❚ Auto ISO Sensitivity control If Off is chosen for Auto ISO sensitivity control in P, S, A, and M modes, ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user (0 107).
Page 255 When On is selected, the viewfinder shows ISO AUTO and the information display ISO-A. These indicators flash when sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user. Maximum Sensitivity/Minimum Shutter Speed When auto ISO sensitivity control is Minimum shutter speed enabled, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed graphics in the information display show the maximum sensitivity...
Page 256: Color Space
Color Space G button ➜ C shooting menu The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. sRGB is recommended for general-purpose printing and display; Adobe RGB, with its broader gamut of colors, for professional publication and commercial printing. Regardless of the option selected, movies are recorded in sRGB.
Page 257: High Iso Nr
High ISO NR G button ➜ C shooting menu Photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to reduce “noise. ” Option Description Reduce noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels), particularly High in photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities. Choose the Normal amount of noise reduction performed from High, Normal, and Low.
Page 258: Auto Distortion Control
Auto Distortion Control G button ➜ C shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wide- angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with long lenses (note that the edges of the area visible in the viewfinder may be cropped out of the final photograph, and that the time needed to process photographs before recording begins may increase).
Page 259: A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. Custom Setting groups Main menu Reset custom settings (0 235) A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings...
Page 260: Custom Settings
Custom Settings The following Custom Settings are available: Custom Setting Default Reset custom settings a Autofocus a1 AF-C priority selection Focus a2 Number of focus points 39 points a3 Built-in AF-assist illuminator a4 Rangefinder a5 Manual focus ring in AF mode Enable b Exposure b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl...
Page 261: Reset Custom Settings
Custom Setting Default Controls f1 Assign Fn button ISO sensitivity f2 Assign AE-L/AF-L button AE/AF lock f3 Assign touch Fn Viewfinder grid display Exposure compensation: U f4 Reverse dial rotation Shutter speed/aperture: U * Available only with lenses that support this item. Note: Depending on camera settings, some items may be grayed out and unavailable.
Page 262: A2: Number Of Focus Points
a2: Number of Focus Points G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the number of focus points available for manual focus- point selection. Option Description Choose from the 39 focus points shown at right. # 39 points Choose from the 11 focus points shown at right.
Page 263: A3: Built-In Af-Assist Illuminator
a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the built-in AF-assist AF-assist illuminator illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor. Option Description The AF-assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor (for more information, see page 342).
Page 264: A5: Manual Focus Ring In Af Mode
Indicator Description Focus point is well in front of subject. Focus point is slightly behind subject. Focus point is well behind subject. Camera can not determine correct focus. Using the Electronic Rangefinder The electronic rangefinder requires a lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
Page 265: B: Exposure
b: Exposure b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select the increments used when making adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, exposure and flash compensation, and bracketing. b2: ISO Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select On to display ISO sensitivity in the viewfinder in place of the number of exposures remaining.
Page 266: C2: Auto Off Timers
c2: Auto off Timers G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option determines how long the monitor remains on if no operations are performed during menu display and playback (Playback/menus), while photographs are displayed in the monitor after shooting (Image review), and during live view (Live view), and how long the standby timer, viewfinder, and information display remain on when no operations are performed (Standby timer).
Page 267: C3: Self-Timer
c3: Self-Timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay and the number of shots taken. • Self-timer delay: Choose the length of the shutter-release delay. • Number of shots: Press 1 and 3 to choose the number of shots taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed (from 1 to 9;...
Page 268: D2: File Number Sequence
d2: File Number Sequence G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera.
Page 269: D3: Viewfinder Grid Display
d3: Viewfinder Grid Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose On to display on-demand grid lines in the viewfinder for reference when composing photographs (0 5). d4: Date Stamp G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the date information imprinted on photographs as they are taken.
Page 270 ❚❚ Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until a future date or the number of days elapsed since a past date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding.
Page 271: D5: Reverse Indicators
Choose a date counter format. Highlight Display options and press 2, then highlight a date format and press J. Exit the date counter menu. Press J to exit the date counter menu. d5: Reverse Indicators G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu (V) is selected, the exposure indicators in the viewfinder and information display are displayed with positive values on the left and negative values on the right.
Page 272: E: Bracketing/Flash
e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash/Optional Flash G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash in P, S, A, and M modes. When an optional SB-500, SB-400, or SB-300 flash unit is attached and turned on, this option changes to Optional flash and is used to choose the flash mode for the optional flash unit.
Page 273 TTL Flash Control The following types of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination with the built-in flash (0 101) or optional flash units (0 315). • i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Information from the 2016-pixel RGB sensor is used to adjust flash output for a natural balance between the main subject and the background.
Page 274 Option Description Optional Choose a flash mode for the master (commander) flash. flash i-TTL mode. Choose flash compensation from values between +3.0 and –3.0 EV in increments of Choose the flash level. Only the remote flash units fire; the master flash does not, –...
Page 275 Follow the steps below to take photographs in commander mode. Adjust settings for the master flash. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the master flash. Note that output level can not be adjusted in – – mode. Adjust settings for group A.
Page 276 Compose the shot. Compose the shot and arrange the flash units as shown below. Note that the maximum distance at which the remote flash units can be placed may vary with shooting conditions. Group A: 10 m/32 ft or less Group B: 7 m/22 ft or less 60 °...
Page 277: E2: Auto Bracketing Set
Flash Compensation The flash compensation value selected with the M (Y) and E (N) buttons and command dial is added to the flash compensation values selected for the master flash, group A, and group B in the Commander mode menu. A Y icon is displayed in the viewfinder when a flash compensation value other than ±0 is selected for the master or remote flash units in TTL or %A mode.
Page 278: F: Controls
f: Controls f1: Assign Fn Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Fn button. Fn button Option Description Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the Image command dial to select image quality and size quality/size (0 98).
Page 279 Option Description Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to choose the bracketing increment Auto (exposure and white balance bracketing) or to turn bracketing ADL bracketing on or off (P, S, A, and M modes only; 0 151). AF-area Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the "...
Page 280: F2: Assign Ae-L/Af-L Button
f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the A (L) button. A (L) button Option Description Focus and exposure lock while the A (L) button AE/AF lock is pressed. AE lock only Exposure locks while the A (L) button is pressed. Exposure locks when the A (L) button is AE lock pressed, and remains locked until the button is...
Page 281: F3: Assign Touch Fn
f3: Assign Touch Fn G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu A touch-sensitive area of the monitor can be used to control the camera after the monitor has turned off automatically. The position of this “touch Fn” area varies with the position of the monitor;...
Page 282: F4: Reverse Dial Rotation
Option Description Slide a finger over the touch Fn area to adjust HDR $ HDR (P, S, A, and M modes only; 0 138). Slide a finger over the touch Fn area to choose the Auto bracketing increment (exposure and white bracketing balance bracketing) or to turn ADL bracketing on or off (P, S, A, and M modes only;...
Page 283: B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab. G button Setup Menu Options The setup menu contains the following options: Option Default Format memory card — Image comment —...
Page 284 Option Default Lock mirror up for cleaning — Image Dust Off ref photo — Flicker reduction Auto Slot empty release lock Release locked HDMI Output resolution Auto Device control Location data Download from smart device Position — External GPS device options Standby timer Enable Set clock from satellite...
Page 285: Format Memory Card
Option Default Conformity marking — Firmware version — 1 Default varies with country of purchase. 2 Not available when battery is low. 3 Only available when compatible Eye-Fi memory card is inserted. Note: Depending on camera settings, some items may be grayed out and unavailable.
Page 286: Image Comment
Image Comment G button ➜ B setup menu Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D. The comment is also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information display (0 193). The following options are available: •...
Page 287: Copyright Information
Attach copyright information is not selected and that the Artist and Copyright fields are blank before lending or transferring the camera to another person. Nikon does not accept liability for any damages or disputes arising from the use of the Copyright information option.
Page 288: Time Zone And Date
Time Zone and Date G button ➜ B setup menu Change time zones, synchronize the clock with the clock on a smart device, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off. Option Description Choose a time zone.
Page 289: Beep Options
Beep Options G button ➜ B setup menu Beeps sound when the camera focuses, in self-timer mode, and when time-lapse recording ends or touch-screen controls are used. ❚❚ Beep On/Off Select Off (touch controls only) to mute the sounds the camera makes in response to touch-screen controls, or choose Off to prevent beeps from sounding altogether.
Page 290: Info Display Format
Info Display Format G button ➜ B setup menu Choose an information display format (0 6). Formats can be chosen separately for auto, scene, and special effects modes and for P, S, A, and M modes. Classic Graphic Select a shooting mode option. Highlight AUTO/SCENE/EFFECTS or P/S/A/M and press 2.
Page 291: Auto Info Display
Auto Info Display G button ➜ B setup menu If On is selected, the information display will appear after the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If Off is selected, the information display can be viewed by pressing the R button. Info Display Auto Off G button ➜...
Page 292: Image Dust Off Ref Photo
Image Dust Off Ref Photo G button ➜ B setup menu Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D (for more information, refer to Capture NX-D online help). Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera.
Page 293 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder. With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well- lit, featureless white object, frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually.
Page 294: Flicker Reduction
Flicker Reduction G button ➜ B setup menu Reduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting during live view (0 55) or movie recording (0 164). Choose Auto to allow the camera to automatically choose the correct frequency, or manually match the frequency to that of the local AC power supply.
Page 295: Location Data
Location Data G button ➜ B setup menu Adjust location data settings for use when the camera is connected to a GPS or smart device. Option Description Select Yes to download location data from the smart device and embed them in pictures taken over the next Download two hours.
Page 296: Remote Control
Remote Control G button ➜ B setup menu Choose the functions performed using optional remote cords or wireless remote controllers (0 323, 324). ❚❚ Remote Shutter Release Choose whether the shutter-release button on the optional accessory is used for photography or movie recording. Option Description The shutter-release button on the optional...
Page 297: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode G button ➜ B setup menu Select Enable to disable the wireless features of Eye-Fi cards and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections to smart devices. Connections to other devices using a wireless transmitter can only be disabled by removing the transmitter from the camera. Connect to Smart Device G button ➜...
Page 298: Send To Smart Device (Auto)
Send to Smart Device (Auto) G button ➜ B setup menu If On is selected, new photos will automatically be uploaded to the smart device (if the camera is not currently connected to the smart device, the photos will be marked for upload and uploaded the next time a wireless connection is established).
Page 299: Bluetooth
Bluetooth G button ➜ B setup menu List paired devices and adjust settings for connection to smart devices. Option Description Network Enable or disable Bluetooth. connection Paired devices View paired devices. Select Off to suspend wireless transmissions when Send while off the camera is turned off or the standby timer expires.
Page 300: Eye-Fi Upload
Eye-Fi Upload G button ➜ B setup menu This option is displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card (available separately from third-party suppliers) is inserted in the camera. Choose Enable to upload photographs to a preselected destination. Note that pictures will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient.
Page 301 When an Eye-Fi card is inserted, its status is indicated by an icon in the information display: • d: Eye-Fi upload disabled. • e: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no pictures available for upload. • f (static): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting to begin upload. •...
Page 302: Conformity Marking
Conformity Marking G button ➜ B setup menu View a selection of the standards with which the camera complies. Firmware Version G button ➜ B setup menu View the current camera firmware version. 276 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup...
Page 303: N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab. G button Retouch Menu Options The options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed or retouched copies of existing pictures. The retouch menu is only displayed when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera.
Page 304: Creating Retouched Copies
Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: Display retouch options. Highlight the desired item in the retouch menu and press 2. Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). Retouch The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices.
Page 305 Create a retouched copy. Press J to create a retouched copy. Except in the photo information “image only” page (0 188), retouched copies are indicated by a Z icon. Creating Retouched Copies During Playback To create a retouched copy of the picture currently displayed in full- frame playback (0 184), press P, then highlight Retouch and press 2 and select a retouch option (Image overlay excluded).
Page 306: Nef (Raw) Processing
NEF (RAW) Processing G button ➜ N retouch menu Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. 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.
Page 307 Choose settings for the JPEG copy. Adjust the settings listed below. Note that white balance and vignette control are not available with pictures created with image overlay (0 291), and that the effects of exposure compensation may differ from those that might have been expected when the photograph was taken.
Page 308: Trim
Trim G button ➜ N retouch menu 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. Description Press the X button to increase the size of the Increase size of crop crop.
Page 309: Resize
Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs. Select Resize. To resize selected images, highlight Resize in the retouch menu and press Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies...
Page 310 Choose pictures. Highlight Select image and press 2. Highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the W (Q) button to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). Selected pictures are marked by a 1 icon. W (Q) button Press J when the selection is complete.
Page 311: D-Lighting
D-Lighting G button ➜ N retouch menu D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before D-Lighting D-Lighting (U Portrait disabled) (M Portrait enabled) Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed; the effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph.
Page 312: Quick Retouch
Quick Retouch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of enhancement. Press J to copy the photograph.
Page 313: Straighten
Straighten G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a straightened copy of the selected image. Press 2 to rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in increments of approximately 0.25 degrees, 4 to rotate it counterclockwise (note that edges of the image will be trimmed to create a rectangular copy).
Page 314: Perspective Control
Perspective Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out).
Page 315: Filter Effects
Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Description Creates the effect of a Skylight skylight filter, making the picture less blue. Creates a copy with warm Warm filter tone filter effects, giving the copy a “warm”...
Page 316: Monochrome
Monochrome G button ➜ N retouch menu Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selected image; press 1 to increase color saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a monochrome copy.
Page 317: Image Overlay
Image Overlay G button ➜ N retouch menu 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 overlays created in an imaging application.
Page 318 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. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display. Select the second image.
Page 319: Color Outline
Save the overlay. Press J while the preview is displayed to save the overlay. After an overlay is created, the resulting image will be displayed full-frame in the monitor. Image Overlay Only NEF (RAW) photographs with the same bit depth can be combined (0 227).
Page 320: Photo Illustration
Photo Illustration G button ➜ N retouch menu Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster effect. Press 2 or 4 to make outlines thicker or thinner. Press J to save the retouched copy. Before After Color Sketch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy of a photograph that resembles a sketch made with colored pencils.
Page 321: Miniature Effect
Miniature Effect G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame. Press Description Press W (Q) to choose orientation of area that is...
Page 322: Selective Color
Selective Color G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color. Select Selective color. Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu and press 2. Select a photograph. Highlight a photograph and press J (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button).
Page 323 Highlight the color range. Color range Rotate the command dial to highlight the color range for the selected color. Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final photograph. Choose from values between 1 and 7;...
Page 324: Painting
Painting G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy which emphasizes detail and color for a painterly effect. Press J to save the retouched copy. Before After Side-by-side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if the retouch menu is displayed by pressing the P button and selecting Retouch when a copy or original is played back full frame.
Page 325 Select Side-by-side comparison. Highlight Side-by-side comparison in the retouch menu and press J. Compare the copy with the original. Options used to create The source image is displayed on the copy left, the retouched copy on the right, with the options used to create the copy listed at the top of the display.
Page 326: Recent Settings/O My Menu
m Recent Settings/O My Menu Both recent settings, a menu listing the 20 most recently used settings, and My Menu, a custom menu listing up to 20 user- selected options, can be accessed by pressing the G button highlighting the last tab in the menu list (either m or O). G button Choosing a Menu Use the Choose tab option to choose the menu displayed.
Page 327: Recent Settings
m Recent Settings When m RECENT SETTINGS is selected for Choose tab, the menu lists the 20 most recently used settings, with the most recently-used items first. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select. Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu To remove an item from the recent settings menu, highlight it and press the O button.
Page 328 Select an item. Highlight the desired menu item and press J. Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to move the new item up or down in My Menu. Press J to add the new item. Repeat steps 1–4 to select additional items.
Page 329 ❚❚ Deleting Options from My Menu Select Remove items. Highlight Remove items and press 2. Select items. Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. Delete the selected items. Press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed;...
Page 330 ❚❚ Reordering Options in My Menu Select Rank items. Highlight Rank items and press 2. Select an item. Highlight the item you wish to move and press J. Position the item. Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J.
Page 331: Technical Notes
Technical Notes Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. Compatible Lenses Compatible CPU Lenses This camera supports autofocus with AF-S, AF-P, and AF-I CPU lenses only.
Page 332 2 The shift knob for the PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED may contact the camera body when the lens is rotated. In addition, some combinations of shift and rotation may not be available due to the lens contacting the camera body. 3 Shifting and/or tilting the lens interferes with exposure.
Page 333 IX NIKKOR Lenses IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used. Identifying CPU and Type G, E, and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G, E, and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G and E lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring.
Page 334: Compatible Non-Cpu Lenses
“Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses, ” below. Camera setting Focus mode Shooting mode MF (with electronic Other Lens/accessory rangefinder) modes AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon — — Series E lenses 2, 3 Medical NIKKOR 120mm f/4 — — Reflex NIKKOR — —...
Page 335 Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can be used with the D5600: • TC-16A AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11) •...
Page 336 AF-Assist Illumination The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 0.5–3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.); when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of 18–200 mm and remove the lens hood. AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses: •...
Page 337 At ranges under 1 m (3 ft 3 in.), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor: • AF-S DX NIKKOR 10–24mm f/3.5–4.5G ED • AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR • AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED •...
Page 338 The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used with lenses with focal lengths of 18–300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens (see the illustration below), while lenses that block the subject’s view of the red-eye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction.
Page 339 Zoom Minimum distance Lens position without vignetting 18 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 4 in. AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR, AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G 24–55 mm No vignetting 18 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 4 in. AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18–70mm f/3.5–4.5G IF-ED 24–70 mm No vignetting 18 mm...
Page 340 The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed by the D5600, in contrast, is 23.5 × 15.6 mm, meaning that the angle of view of a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the D5600.
Page 341: The Nikon Creative Lighting System (Cls)
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography. The built-in flash will not fire when an optional flash unit is attached. ❚❚ CLS-Compatible Flash Units...
Page 342 z z z — z — — i-TTL i-TTL Quick wireless flash z z z — z — — [A:B] control Auto aperture/ %A/A — — — — — — — Non-TTL auto z z z — z — — Manual z z z —...
Page 343 Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikon- authorized service representative for more information.
Page 344 Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D5600 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals.
Page 345 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 illumination is available with 24–135 mm AF 24–49 mm lenses, however, autofocus is available only with the focus points...
Page 346 • SB-700: AF-assist illumination is available with 24–135 mm AF 24–135 mm lenses, however, autofocus is available only with the focus points shown at right. Depending on the lens used and scene recorded, the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed when the subject is not in focus, or the camera may be unable to focus and the shutter release will be disabled.
Page 347: Other Accessories
• Filters intended for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D5600 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use C-PL or C-PL II circular polarizing filters instead. • Neutral Color (NC) filters are recommended for protecting the lens.
Page 348 Viewfinder • DK-5 Eyepiece Cap (0 80): Prevents light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in the photograph or eyepiece accessories interfering with exposure. • DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses: Lenses are available with –1 diopters of –5, –4, –3, –2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m when the camera diopter adjustment control is in the –1 neutral position (–1 m...
Page 349 Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the websites listed on page xxi for the latest information on supported operating systems. At default settings, Nikon...
Page 350 Accessory The D5600 is equipped with an accessory terminal for terminal accessories WR-1 and WR-R10 wireless remote controllers, MC-DC2 remote cords (0 125), and GP-1/GP-1A GPS units (0 269), which connect with the H mark on the connector aligned with the F next to the accessory terminal (close the connector cover when the terminal is not in use).
Page 351: Attaching A Power Connector And Ac Adapter
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. Insert the EP-5A power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the connector to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side.
Page 352 Connect the EH-5b/EH-5c AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and the power cable to the DC socket (r). A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
Page 353: Caring For The Camera
Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area.
Page 354: Image Sensor Cleaning
Image Sensor Cleaning If you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearing in photographs, you can clean the sensor using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The sensor can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.
Page 355 Cleaning is performed by vibrating the image sensor. If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0 330) 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 the camera’s internal circuitry.
Page 356 Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (0 328), the sensor can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the sensor be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Charge the battery.
Page 357 Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the sensor. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the sensor. Turn the camera off.
Page 358 Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services).
Page 359: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions
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 irreparable damage.
Page 360 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.
Page 361 Notes on the monitor: The monitor is constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.
Page 362 If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. • Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. Failure...
Page 363 • Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. Note that on cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease.
Page 364: Available Settings
Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. Note that some settings may be unavailable depending on the options selected. P, S, T U ' ( 3 A, M — — z z —...
Page 365 P, S, T U ' ( 3 A, M — — z — — — — — — — — — Metering — — z — — — — — — — — — Bracketing — — z z z — — — — — — — Flash compensation Exposure —...
Page 366: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Page 367: Shooting (All Modes)
Fine lines are visible around active focus point or display turns red when focus point is highlighted: These phenomena are normal for this type of viewfinder and do not indicate a malfunction. Shooting (All Modes) Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders. Shutter-release disabled: •...
Page 368 Can not select focus point: • e (Auto-area AF; 0 88) is selected: choose another AF-area mode. • Press shutter-release button halfway to start standby timer (0 53). Can not select AF-area mode: Manual focus selected (0 82, 95). AF-assist illuminator does not light: •...
Page 369 Noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appear in photos: • Bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, and lines can be reduced by lowering ISO sensitivity. • Use the Long exposure NR option in the shooting menu to limit the occurrence of bright spots or fog in photos taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s (0 230).
Page 370 Beep does not sound: • Off is selected for Beep options > Beep on/off (0 263). • Camera is in quiet shutter-release mode (0 78), or movie is being recorded (0 164). • MF or AF-C is selected as the focus mode or subject moves when AF-A is selected (0 82).
Page 371: Shooting (P, S, A, M)
Flicker or banding appears during live view or movie recording: Choose an option for Flicker reduction that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply (0 268). Bright bands appear during live view or movie recording: A flashing sign, flash, or other light source with brief duration was used during live view or movie recording.
Page 372: Playback
Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance: Image was not created with D5600 (0 149). White balance bracketing unavailable: NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image quality (0 98). Effects of Picture Control differ from image to image: A (auto) is selected for sharpening, clarity, contrast, or saturation.
Page 373 Can not retouch picture: Photo can not be further edited with this camera (0 279). Can not select photo for printing: Photo is in NEF (RAW) format. Transfer photos to computer and print using Capture NX-D (0 210). NEF (RAW) photos can be saved in JPEG format using NEF (RAW) processing (0 280).
Page 374: Bluetooth And Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks) Smart devices do not display the camera SSID (network name): • Confirm that Disable is selected for Airplane mode in the camera setup menu (0 271). • Confirm that Enable is selected for Bluetooth > Network connection in the camera setup menu.
Page 375: Error Messages
26, 27 Recharge battery. (flashes) or replace battery. This battery cannot be used. It does not communicate properly with this camera. To use Use Nikon-approved battery. (flashes) the camera safely, choose a battery designated for use in this camera. Technical Notes...
Page 376 “write” position. position. • Use approved card. • Format card. If problem persists, card may be damaged. Contact Nikon- authorized service representative. • Error creating new folder. Cannot access this Delete files or insert new memory card.
Page 377 Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution Eye-Fi card is locked (write Not available if Eye-Fi protected). Slide card write- — (flashes) protect switch to “write” card is locked. position. This card is not Format card or turn camera formatted. off and insert new memory (flashes) card.
Page 378 Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution No “Bulb” in S mode (flashes) Change shutter speed or 121, select mode M. &/s No “Time” in S mode (flashes) No “Bulb” in HDR mode • Change shutter speed. 124, (flashes) &/s • Turn HDR off. No “Time”...
Page 379 Release shutter. If error persists or appears frequently, Error. Press shutter — consult Nikon-authorized release button again. service representative. Start-up error. Contact a (flashes) Nikon-authorized Consult Nikon-authorized — service representative.
Page 380 Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution Folder selected for playback contains no images. Select Folder contains no folder containing images — from Playback folder menu images. or insert memory card containing images. File can not be played back on Cannot display this file. —...
Page 381 Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution Check printer. To resume, — — Check printer. select Continue (if available). Paper is not selected size. — Insert paper of correct size — Check paper. and select Continue. Clear jam and select — — Paper jam. Continue.
Page 382: Specifications
Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) Effective angle of view Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5× that of lenses with FX format angle of view Effective pixels 24.2 million Effective pixels...
Page 383 Viewfinder Viewfinder Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder Frame coverage Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical Approx. 0.82× (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, Magnification –1 –1.0 m –1 17 mm (–1.0 m ; from center surface of Eyepoint viewfinder eyepiece lens) –1 –1.7–+0.5 m Diopter adjustment...
Page 384 Exposure Metering mode TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor • Matrix metering: 3D color matrix metering II Metering method (type G, E, and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) • Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame •...
Page 385 Y Auto, Z Extra high, P High, Q Normal, Active D-Lighting R Low, ! Off Focus Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor Autofocus module with TTL phase detection, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5–3 m/ 1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.)
Page 386 Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon CLS supported Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Sync terminal AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately)
Page 387 Live view Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time- servo AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (MF) AF-area mode Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF Autofocus Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face- priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected) Automatic scene selection Available in i and j modes Movie...
Page 388 Playback Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 12, or 80 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, playback zoom cropping, playback face zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information, location data display, auto image rotation, picture rating, and image comment (up to 36 characters) Interface Hi-Speed USB with Micro-USB connector;...
Page 389 • 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 any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Page 390 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 any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Page 391 ❚❚ Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • Exif version 2.3: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.3, a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on...
Page 392 Forum, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nikon Corporation is under license. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Page 393 Conformity Marking The standards with which the camera complies can be viewed using the Conformity marking option in the setup menu (0 276). FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project (http://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. MIT License (HarfBuzz) Portions of this software are copyright ©...
Page 394 Certificates 368 Technical Notes...
Page 395: Lens Kits
The camera can be purchased as a kit with the lens listed below. AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR This retractable lens is for use exclusively with DX format Nikon digital SLR cameras; SLR film cameras and D4-series, D3-series, D2-series, D1-series, D800-series, D700, D610, D600, D300-series,...
Page 396 ❚❚ Focus The focus mode can be selected using camera controls (0 82). Autofocus Focus is adjusted automatically when the camera is in autofocus mode (0 82). The focus ring can also be used to focus the camera if the shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway (or if the AF-ON button is kept pressed);...
Page 397 Minimum distance Camera Zoom position without vignetting 18 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. D5600/D5500/D5300/D5200/ 24, 35, 45, and D3400/D3300 No vignetting 55 mm Technical Notes...
Page 398 ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) When an AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR is mounted on the camera, vibration reduction can be enabled or disabled using the Optical VR option in the shooting menu (0 232). If On is selected, vibration reduction will take effect whenever the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Page 399 ❚❚ Supplied Accessories • LC-55A 55 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap • Rear Lens Cap ❚❚ Compatible Accessories • 55 mm screw-on filters • LF-4 Rear Lens Cap • CL-0815 Lens Case • HB-N106 Bayonet Hood Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood ) as shown in Figure q and then rotate alignment mark ( the hood (w) until the ●...
Page 400 ❚❚ Specifications Type G AF-P DX lens with built-in CPU and F Type mount Focal length 18–55 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.6 Lens construction 12 elements in 9 groups (2 aspherical lens elements) 76° – 28° 50´ Angle of view Graduated in millimeters (18, 24, 35, 45, 55) Focal length scale Distance information Output to camera...
Page 401: Af-P Dx Nikkor 70-300Mm F/4.5-6.3G Ed Vr And Af-P Dx Nikkor 70-300Mm F/4.5-6.3G Ed
AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300mm f/4.5–6.3G ED VR and AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300mm f/4.5–6.3G ED These lenses are for use exclusively with DX format Nikon digital SLR cameras; SLR film cameras and D4-series, D3-series, D2- series, D1-series, D800-series, D700, D610, D600, D300-series,...
Page 402 ❚❚ Focus The focus mode can be selected using camera controls (0 82). Autofocus and rangefinder features are supported at all focal lengths. When using this lens, ignore any sections of the camera manual listing autofocus and rangefinder restrictions for lenses with a maximum aperture slower than f/5.6.
Page 403 ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR, AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300 mm f/4.5–6.3G ED VR Only) When an AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300 mm f/4.5–6.3G ED VR is mounted on the camera, vibration reduction can be enabled or disabled using the Optical VR option in the shooting menu (0 232).
Page 404 ❚❚ Supplied Accessories • LC-58 58 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap • Rear Lens Cap ❚❚ Compatible Accessories • 58 mm screw-on filters • LF-4 Rear Lens Cap • CL-1020 Lens Case • HB-77 Bayonet Hood Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood ) as shown in Figure q and then rotate alignment mark ( the hood (w) until the ●...
Page 405 ❚❚ Specifications Type G AF-P DX lens with built-in CPU and F Type mount 70–300 mm Focal length f/4.5–6.3 Maximum aperture Lens construction 14 elements in 10 groups (including 1 ED lens element) Angle of view 22° 50´ – 5° 20´ Graduated in millimeters (70, 100, 135, 200, 300) Focal length scale Distance information...
Page 406: Af-S Dx Nikkor 18-140Mm F/3.5-5.6G Ed Vr
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR This lens is for use exclusively with DX format Nikon digital camera. The parts of the lens are listed below. Lens cap Rubber lens-mount gasket Lens hood mounting mark CPU contacts........307 Zoom ring ........49 A-M mode switch....31, 95...
Page 407 No vignetting 18 mm 2.5 m/8 ft 2 in. D90/D80/D50 24 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in. 35–140 mm No vignetting D5600/D5500/D5300/D5200/ 18 mm 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in. D5100/D5000/D3400/D3300/ 24 mm D3200/D3100/D3000/D70 series/ 35–140 mm No vignetting D60/D40 series...
Page 408 ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) Vibration reduction can be enabled by sliding the vibration reduction switch to ON and takes effect whenever the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Vibration reduction reduces blur caused by camera shake, allowing shutter speeds up to 4.0 stops slower than would otherwise be the case (as measured at 140 mm with a D300s camera according to Camera and Imaging Products Association [CIPA] standards;...
Page 409 ❚❚ Supplied Accessories • LC-67 67 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap • Rear Lens Cap ❚❚ Compatible Accessories • 67 mm screw-on filters • LF-4 Rear Lens Cap • CL-1018 Flexible Lens Pouch • HB-32 Bayonet Hood Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood ) as shown in Figure q and then rotate alignment mark ( the hood (w) until the ●...
Page 410 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 any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Page 411 • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immediately and take the lens to a Nikon-authorized service center for repair. • Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To...
Page 412 A Note on Wide- and Super Wide-Angle Lenses Autofocus may not provide the desired results in situations like those shown below. 1 Objects in the background occupy more of the focus point than the main subject: If the focus point contains both foreground and background objects, the camera may focus on the background and the subject may be...
Page 413: Memory Card Capacity
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 16 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro 95 MB/s SDHC UHS-I card at different image quality and size settings. No. of Buffer Image quality Image size File size images...
Page 414: Battery Life
Battery Life The movie footage or number of shots that can be recorded with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time menus are displayed. Sample figures for EN-EL14a (1230 mAh) batteries are given below.
Page 415 • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses • Repeatedly zooming in and out with an AF-P lens. To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL14a batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.
Page 416: Index
Index ! (Continuous L)...... 75 , 76 Symbols 9 (Continuous H) ..... 75 , 76 i (Auto mode) ....... 4 , 47 E (Self-timer) ........ 75 , 79 j (Auto (flash off) mode).... 4 , 47 J (Quiet shutter release) ..75 , 78 h (Scene)........
Page 417 3D-tracking (AF-area mode)....88 Auto-area AF (AF-area mode) ..88 Autoexposure lock ......130 Autofocus ......82 – 94 , 235 Auto-servo AF ........82 AC adapter.........321 , 325 Available settings ......338 Access lamp...........51 Accessories ......... 321 Accessory terminal accessories... 324 Active D-Lighting ......136 Battery ......
Page 418 Continuous (Release mode)..75 , 76 Exposure mode .........118 Continuous-servo AF ....82 , 235 Exposure smoothing ....111 , 173 Copyright ........193 , 261 External microphone....170 , 323 CPU contacts........307 Eye sensor ........8 , 265 CPU lens..........305 Eye-Fi upload ........274 Creative Lighting System ....
Page 419 Focus-mode switch .....31 , 95 i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital Format memory card ...... 259 SLR..........247 , 315 Frame interval (Slide show) ..209 Frame size/frame rate..... 168 Framing grid ........9 , 243 JPEG ............98 Front-curtain sync......104 JPEG basic..........
Page 420 NEF (RAW) processing....280 Programmed auto......119 NEF (RAW) recording ...... 227 Protecting photographs ....200 Neutral (Set Picture Control)..155 Nikon Transfer 2 ....... 212 No. of copies (PictBridge)....215 Non-CPU lens........308 Quick retouch ........286 Normal-area AF........89 Quiet shutter release....75 , 78 Number of exposures remaining ..46...
Page 421 Retouch menu........277 SnapBridge......... i , 33 Retractable lens barrel button.31 , 32 Soft (Filter effects) ......289 Reverse dial rotation ....... 256 Special effects mode ......65 Reverse indicators......245 Speedlight...........315 RGB ..........190 , 230 Spot metering........128 RGB histogram ........190 sRGB............230 Rotate tall..........
Page 422 Viewfinder ....... 5 , 41 , 357 Viewfinder eyepiece cap ....80 Viewfinder grid display ....243 ViewNX-i..........210 Vignette control ....... 231 Vivid (Set Picture Control)..... 155 Volume........177 , 208 Warm filter (Filter effects)....289 WB............140 WB bracketing (Auto bracketing set) White balance ........
Page 424 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. SB6I01(11) 6MB36711-01...

Nikon D5600 Reference Manual

For Your Safety

Notices

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)

Introduction

Getting to Know the Camera

The Monitor

First Steps

Tutorial

Camera Menus: an Overview

The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining

Basic Photography and Playback

?Point-And-Shoot” Modes ( Iandj )

Basic Playback

Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode)

Special Effects

More on Photography

Choosing a Release Mode

Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode)

Quiet Shutter Release

Self-Timer Mode

Focus

Image Quality and Size

Using the Built-In Flash

ISO Sensitivity

Interval Timer Photography

Restoring Default Settings

P, S, A, and M Modes

Shutter Speed and Aperture

Exposure

Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows

White Balance

Bracketing

Picture Controls

Recording and Viewing Movies

Recording Movies

Time-Lapse Movies

Viewing Movies

Editing Movies

Playback and Deletion

Full-Frame Playback

Photo Information

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Protecting Photographs from Deletion

Rating Pictures

Selecting Photos for Upload

Deleting Photographs

Slide Shows

Connections

Installing Viewnx-I

Copying Pictures to the Computer

Printing Photographs

Viewing Pictures on TV

Camera Menus

D the Playback Menu: Managing Images

C the Shooting Menu: Shooting Options

A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

B the Setup Menu: Camera Setup

N the Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies

Recent Settings/O My Menu

Technical Notes

Compatible Lenses

The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

Other Accessories

Caring for the Camera

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions

Available Settings

Troubleshooting

Error Messages

Specifications

Lens Kits

Memory Card Capacity

Battery Life

Index

Quick Links

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