Camera Manuals - Nikon - Nikon D7000 Camera User Manual
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Q&A Index .................................................................................................................................... ii
For Your Safety ......................................................................................................................... xii
Notices........................................................................................................................................xiv
Introduction 1
Overview....................................................................................................................................... 1
Getting to Know the Camera................................................................................................. 2
The Camera Body ......................................................................................................................2
The Mode Dial.............................................................................................................................6
The Release-Mode Dial ............................................................................................................7
The Control Panel ......................................................................................................................8
The Viewfinder............................................................................................................................9
The Information Display....................................................................................................... 10
The Command Dials .............................................................................................................. 13
The BM-11 Monitor Cover ................................................................................................... 17
Camera Menus..........................................................................................................................18
Using Camera Menus ............................................................................................................ 19
First Steps ...................................................................................................................................21
Charge the Battery ................................................................................................................. 21
Insert the Battery .................................................................................................................... 24
Attach a Lens............................................................................................................................ 25
Basic Setup................................................................................................................................ 27
Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................................29
Format the Memory Card .................................................................................................... 32
Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...................................................................................................... 34
Basic Photography and Playback 35
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (iand j Modes) ...................................................35
Step 1: Turn the Camera On................................................................................................ 35
Step 2: Select i or j Mode ............................................................................................... 36
Step 3: Frame the Photograph .......................................................................................... 37
Step 4: Focus ............................................................................................................................ 38
Step 5: Shoot ............................................................................................................................ 38
Table of Contents
Creative Photography (Scene Modes) .............................................................................40
k Portrait...............................................................................................................................41
lLandscape........................................................................................................................41
pChild...................................................................................................................................41
m Sports.................................................................................................................................41
n Close Up............................................................................................................................42
o Night Portrait ..................................................................................................................42
r Night Landscape............................................................................................................42
s Party/Indoor ....................................................................................................................42
t Beach/Snow ....................................................................................................................43
u Sunset................................................................................................................................43
v Dusk/Dawn......................................................................................................................43
wPet Portrait.......................................................................................................................43
x Candlelight........................................................................................................................44
y Blossom.............................................................................................................................44
z Autumn Colors ...............................................................................................................44
0 Food....................................................................................................................................44
1 Silhouette.........................................................................................................................45
2 High Key............................................................................................................................45
3 Low Key.............................................................................................................................45
Basic Playback...........................................................................................................................46
Deleting Unwanted Photographs.....................................................................................47
Live View 49
Framing Photographs in the Monitor ..............................................................................49
Recording and Viewing Movies 57
Recording Movies ....................................................................................................................57
Viewing Movies ........................................................................................................................62
Editing Movies ..........................................................................................................................63
Trimming Movies ....................................................................................................................63
Saving Selected Frames........................................................................................................66
P, S, A, and M Modes 67
Mode P (Programmed Auto) ..............................................................................................68
Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) ..........................................................................................69
Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto).......................................................................................70
Mode M (Manual)....................................................................................................................71
Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) ........................................................................73
User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes 75
Saving User Settings.............................................................................................................. 75
Recalling User Settings .........................................................................................................76
Resetting User Settings ........................................................................................................76
Release Mode 77
Choosing a Release Mode ....................................................................................................77
Continuous Mode (CH/CL) .......................................................................................................78
Self-Timer and Remote Modes ...........................................................................................80
Mirror up Mode ........................................................................................................................83
Image Recording Options 85
Image Quality and Size..........................................................................................................85
Image Quality........................................................................................................................... 85
Image Size ................................................................................................................................. 88
Using Two Memory Cards ....................................................................................................89
Focus 91
Autofocus ...................................................................................................................................91
Autofocus Mode ..................................................................................................................... 91
AF-Area Mode.......................................................................................................................... 94
Focus Point Selection............................................................................................................ 96
Focus Lock................................................................................................................................. 97
Manual Focus ............................................................................................................................99
ISO Sensitivity 101
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control ............................................................................................. 103
Exposure/Bracketing 105
Metering .................................................................................................................................. 105
Autoexposure Lock.............................................................................................................. 106
Exposure Compensation.................................................................................................... 107
Bracketing ............................................................................................................................... 109
White Balance 117
Fine-Tuning White Balance............................................................................................... 119
Choosing a Color Temperature ....................................................................................... 122
Preset Manual ........................................................................................................................123
Image Enhancement 131
Picture Controls.....................................................................................................................131
Selecting a Picture Control ............................................................................................... 131
Modifying Picture Controls .............................................................................................. 133
Creating Custom Picture Controls ................................................................................. 136
Sharing Custom Picture Controls................................................................................... 138
Active D-Lighting..................................................................................................................139
Color Space ............................................................................................................................. 141
Flash Photography 143
Using the Built-in Flash....................................................................................................... 143
Flash Mode............................................................................................................................. 144
Flash Compensation............................................................................................................ 148
FV Lock......................................................................................................................................149
Other Shooting Options 151
Restoring Default Settings ................................................................................................ 151
Multiple Exposure................................................................................................................. 152
Interval Timer Photography.............................................................................................. 155
Non-CPU Lenses.................................................................................................................... 159
The GP-1 GPS Unit ................................................................................................................162
More on Playback 163
Full-Frame Playback.............................................................................................................163
Photo Information............................................................................................................... 165
Thumbnail Playback ............................................................................................................ 171
Calendar Playback ................................................................................................................172
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........................................................................... 173
Protecting Photographs from Deletion........................................................................ 174
Deleting Photographs......................................................................................................... 175
Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback ....................................................... 175
The Playback Menu............................................................................................................. 176
Connections 179
Connecting to a Computer ............................................................................................... 179
Before Connecting the Camera.......................................................................................179
Connecting the Camera.....................................................................................................180
Wireless and Ethernet Networks.....................................................................................181
Printing Photographs.......................................................................................................... 182
Connecting the Printer .......................................................................................................182
Printing Pictures One at a Time.......................................................................................183
Printing Multiple Pictures..................................................................................................185
Creating Index Prints...........................................................................................................188
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set .........................................................................189
Viewing Photographs on TV............................................................................................. 191
Standard Definition Devices.............................................................................................191
High-Definition Devices .....................................................................................................193
Menu Guide 195
DThe Playback Menu: Managing Images............................................................................ 195
Playback Folder.................................................................................................................195
Hide Image .........................................................................................................................196
Display Mode.....................................................................................................................197
Copy Image(s) ...................................................................................................................197
Image Review....................................................................................................................200
After Delete........................................................................................................................200
Rotate Tall ...........................................................................................................................200
Slide Show..........................................................................................................................201
CThe Shooting Menu: Shooting Options ............................................................................ 202
Reset Shooting Menu.....................................................................................................202
Storage Folder...................................................................................................................203
File Naming........................................................................................................................204
Auto Distortion Control .................................................................................................205
Long Exp. NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) ..................................................205
High ISO NR........................................................................................................................205
ACustom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings .................................................................. 206
A: Reset Custom Settings.............................................................................................207
a: Autofocus............................................................................................................................208
a1: AF-C Priority Selection.............................................................................................208
a2: AF-S Priority Selection.............................................................................................208
a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On ...............................................................................209
a4: AF Point Illumination...............................................................................................209
a5: Focus Point Wrap-Around .....................................................................................209
a6: Number of Focus Points .........................................................................................210
a7: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator .................................................................................210
a8: Live View/Movie AF..................................................................................................211
b: Metering/Exposure......................................................................................................... 211
b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value ..................................................................................... 211
b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl. ................................................................................. 211
b3: Easy Exposure Compensation ............................................................................. 212
b4: Center-Weighted Area ........................................................................................... 213
b5: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure................................................................................ 213
c: Timers/AE Lock ................................................................................................................. 213
c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L ................................................................................ 213
c2: Auto Meter-off Delay............................................................................................... 214
c3: Self-Timer..................................................................................................................... 214
c4: Monitor off Delay...................................................................................................... 215
c5: Remote on Duration................................................................................................ 215
d: Shooting/Display............................................................................................................. 215
d1: Beep.............................................................................................................................. 215
d2: Viewfinder Grid Display ......................................................................................... 216
d3: ISO Display and Adjustment ................................................................................ 216
d4: Viewfinder Warning Display................................................................................. 216
d5: Screen Tips.................................................................................................................. 216
d6: CL Mode Shooting Speed ..................................................................................... 217
d7: Max. Continuous Release ...................................................................................... 217
d8: File Number Sequence........................................................................................... 218
d9: Information Display................................................................................................. 219
d10: LCD Illumination .................................................................................................... 219
d11: Exposure Delay Mode .......................................................................................... 219
d12: Flash Warning ......................................................................................................... 219
d13: MB-D11 Battery Type ........................................................................................... 220
d14: Battery Order........................................................................................................... 221
e: Bracketing/Flash .............................................................................................................. 222
e1: Flash Sync Speed...................................................................................................... 222
e2: Flash Shutter Speed................................................................................................. 223
e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash.................................................................................. 223
e4: Modeling Flash.......................................................................................................... 228
e5: Auto Bracketing Set ................................................................................................. 229
e6: Bracketing Order....................................................................................................... 229
f: Controls................................................................................................................................ 229
f1: D Switch....................................................................................................................... 229
f2: OK Button (Shooting Mode) .................................................................................. 229
f3: Assign Fn Button ....................................................................................................... 230
f4: Assign Preview Button............................................................................................. 232
f5: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button......................................................................................... 232
f6: Customize Command Dials ................................................................................... 233
f7: Release Button to Use Dial ..................................................................................... 234
f8: Slot Empty Release Lock ......................................................................................... 234
f9: Reverse Indicators ..................................................................................................... 234
f10: Assign MB-D11 4 Button..................................................................................... 235
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup.......................................................................................... 236
Format Memory Card .....................................................................................................236
LCD Brightness..................................................................................................................237
Video Mode........................................................................................................................237
Flicker Reduction..............................................................................................................237
Time Zone and Date .......................................................................................................237
Language ............................................................................................................................238
Image Comment ..............................................................................................................238
Auto Image Rotation ......................................................................................................239
Image Dust Off Ref Photo .............................................................................................240
Battery Info.........................................................................................................................242
Copyright Information...................................................................................................243
Save/Load Settings..........................................................................................................244
Virtual Horizon..................................................................................................................245
AF Fine Tune ......................................................................................................................246
Eye-Fi Upload ....................................................................................................................247
Firmware Version.............................................................................................................247
NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ................................................................. 248
Creating Retouched Copies..............................................................................................249
D-Lighting...........................................................................................................................251
Red-Eye Correction..........................................................................................................251
Trim.......................................................................................................................................252
Monochrome.....................................................................................................................253
Filter Effects........................................................................................................................254
Color Balance.....................................................................................................................255
Image Overlay ...................................................................................................................256
NEF (RAW) Processing....................................................................................................258
Resize....................................................................................................................................259
Quick Retouch...................................................................................................................260
Straighten...........................................................................................................................261
Distortion Control ............................................................................................................261
Fisheye.................................................................................................................................261
Color Outline .....................................................................................................................262
Color Sketch.......................................................................................................................262
Perspective Control .........................................................................................................263
Miniature Effect ................................................................................................................263
Side-by-side Comparison..............................................................................................264
O My Menu/m Recent Settings ...................................................................................... 265
Recent Settings .....................................................................................................................268
Technical Notes 269
Compatible Lenses...............................................................................................................269
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) ................................................................................. 275
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) ................................................................. 276
Other Accessories ................................................................................................................. 280
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter ........................................................ 282
Caring for the Camera......................................................................................................... 283
Storage..................................................................................................................................... 283
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 283
The Low-Pass Filter.............................................................................................................. 284
“Clean Now” ...................................................................................................................... 284
“Clean at Startup/Shutdown” ..................................................................................... 285
“Manual Cleaning” .......................................................................................................... 286
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions............................................................. 289
Available Settings .................................................................................................................292
Defaults .................................................................................................................................... 295
Exposure Program (Mode P)............................................................................................. 298
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 299
Display ..................................................................................................................................... 299
Shooting (All Modes) .......................................................................................................... 300
Shooting (P, S, A, M)........................................................................................................... 302
Playback .................................................................................................................................. 303
Miscellaneous........................................................................................................................ 304
Error Messages.......................................................................................................................305
Specifications .........................................................................................................................309
Approved Memory Cards................................................................................................... 319
Memory Card Capacity ....................................................................................................... 320
Battery Life .............................................................................................................................. 321
Index..........................................................................................................................................322
