Nikon D700 User manual

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User's Manual

TechnicalNotes
- Camera Care, Options, and Resources
This chapter covers the following topics:
Compatible Lenses......................................................... pg. 370
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) ............................. pg. 377
Other Accessories ........................................................... pg. 385
Caring for the Camera ................................................... pg. 391
Storage........................................................................................pg.391
Cleaning ...........................................................................................pg. 391
The Low-PassFilter........................................................................pg.392
"Clean Now". .............................................................................pg.392
"Clean at Startu p/Shutdown". ............................................pg. 393
Manual Cleaning .....................................................................pg.395
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ........... pg. 398
Troubleshooting ............................................................. pg. 402
Error Messages ................................................................ pg. 409
Appendix ......................................................................... pg. 417
Specifications .................................................................. pg. 428
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CPU lenses (particularly types G and D) are recommended for use
with the D700. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of
CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel.
Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring.
CPU contacts Aperture ring
CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens
Compatible CPU Lenses i
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1 IX-Nikkor lenses can not be used.
2 Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses.
3 Spot metering meters selected focus point.
4 Can not be used with shifting or tilting.
5 The camera's exposure metering and flash control systems do not work
properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when an aperture other than
the maximum aperture is used.
6 Manual exposure mode only.
7 Can be used with AF-S and AF-I lenses only (pg. 371).
8 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

9WhenfocusingatminimumfocusdistancewithAF80-200mmf/2.8,AF35-
70mmf/2.8,AF28-85mmf/3.5-4.5<New>,orAF28-85mmf/3.5-4.5lensat
maximumzoom,in-focusindicatormaybedisplayedwhenimageonmatte
screeninviewfinderisnotinfocus.Adjustfocusmanuallyuntilimagein
viewfinderisinfocus.
10Withmaximumapertureoff/5.6orfaster.
[] The AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter
The AF-S/AF-I teleconverter can be used with the following AF-S and AF-I
lenses:
• AF-S VR Micro 105mm f/2.8G ED1
• AF-S VR 200mm f/2G ED
• AF-S VR 300mm f/2.8G ED
• AF-S 300mm f/2.8D ED II
• AF-S 300mm f/2.8D ED
• AF-1300mm f/2.8D ED
• AF-S 300mm f/4D ED2
• AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G EDVR
• AF-S 400mm f/2.8D ED II
• AF-S 400mm f/2.8D ED
• AF-1400mm f/2.8D ED
1 Autofocus not supported.
• AF-S NIKKOR500mm f/4G EDVR2
• AF-S 500mm f/4D ED II2
• AF-S 500mm f/4D ED2
• AF-1500mm f/4D ED2
• AF-S NIKKOR600mm f/4G EDVR2
• AF-S 600mm f/4D ED II2
• AF-S 600mm f/4D ED2
• AF-1600mm f/4D ED2
• AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED
• AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
• AF-S VR 200-400mm f/4G ED2
2 Autofocus not supported when used with AF-STeleconverter TC-17EII/TC-20EII.
[] Lens f-number
The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens.
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Lens/accessory ....
AI-, AI-modified, Nikkor or
Nikon Series E lenses _
MedicaI-Nikkor 120ram f/4
Reflex-Nikkor
PC-Nikkor
AI-type Teleconverter _0
PB-6 Bellows Focusing
Attachment _
Auto extension rings (PK-
series 11A, 12, or 13; PN-11)
Non-CPU Lenses 1
Non-CPU lenses include manual focus lenses and other lenses
without a built-in CPU. The following is a list of compatible non-
CPU lenses and accessories.
Focusmode , I Metering system
J M (with ' i _ i
SC ] electronic _: I A/_]D_Tl_Colo_r:[E-_
rangefinder)
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1 Some lenses can not be used (pg. 373).
2 Range of rotation for AI 80-200ram f/2.8 ED tripod mount is limited by camera
body. Filters can not be exchanged while AI 200-400ram f/4 ED is mounted on
camera.
3 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
4 If maximum aperture is specified using Non-CPU lens data (pg. 210), aperture
value will be displayed in viewfinder and control panel.
5 Can be used only if lens focal length and maximum aperture are specified using
Non-CPU lens data (pg. 210). Use spot or center-weighted metering if desired
results are not achieved.
6 For improved precision, specify lens focal length and maximum aperture using
Non-CPU lens data (pg. 210).
7 Can be used in manual exposure modes at shutter speeds slower than 1/12s s.
8 Electronic rangefinder can not be used with shifting or tilting.
9 Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. In aperture-priority auto
exposure mode, preset aperture using lens aperture ring before performing AE
lock or shifting lens. In manual exposure mode, preset aperture using lens
aperture ring and determine exposure before shifting lens.
I0 Exposure compensation required when used with A128-85mm f/3.5_.5, A135-
105mm f/3.5-4.5, AI 35-I 35mm f/3.5-4.5, or AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8D. See
teleconverter manual for details.
11 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

12RequiresPK-12orPK-13autoextensionring.PB-6Dmayberequired
dependingoncameraorientation.
13Usepresetaperture.Inaperture-priorityautoexposuremode,setaperture
usingfocusingattachmentbeforedeterminingexposureandtaking
photograph.
•PF-4ReprocopyOutfitrequiresPA-4CameraHolder.
[] Compatible Non-CPU Lenses
If lens data are specified using Non-CPU lens data (pg. 210), many of the
features available with CPU lenses can also be used with non-CPU lenses.
If lens data are not specified, color matrix metering can not be used, and
center-weighted metering is used when matrix metering is selected.
Non-CPU lenses can only be used in exposure modes Ftand !I, when
aperture must be set using the lens aperture ring. If the maximum
aperture has not been specified using Non-CPU lens data, the camera
aperture display will show the number of stops from maximum aperture;
the actual aperture value must be read offthe lens aperture ring.
Aperture-priority auto will be selected automatically in exposure modes P
and ,5. The exposure-mode indicator (P or ,5) in the control panel will
blink, and Ftwill be displayed in the viewfinden
Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses
The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOTbe used with the
D700:
•TC-16AS 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)
• Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6,
8mm f/8, OP 10mm f/5.6)
• 2.1 cm f/4
• Extension Ring K2
• 180-600mm f/8 ED (serial numbers
174041-174180)
• 360-1200mm f/11 ED (serial
numbers 174031-174127)
• 200-600mm f/9.5 (serial numbers
280001-300490)
•AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm
f/2.8, AF 200mm f/3.5 ED,
AF Teleconverter TC-16)
• PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900
or earlier)
• PC 35mm f/2.8 (serial numbers
851001-906200)
• PC 35mm f/3.5 (old type)
• Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 (old type)
• Reflex 1000mm f/11 (serial numbers
142361-143000)
• Reflex 2000mm f/11 (serial numbers
200111-200310)
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[] The Built-in Flash
The built-in flash can be used with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 24 mm
(16 mm in DX format) to 300ram. Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows.
The flash has a minimum range of 60 cm (2 ft.) and can not be used in the
macro range of macro zoom lenses. The flash may be unable to light the
entire subject with the following lenses at ranges lessthan those given
below:
:" Lens =Zoo--m-posi_tio_°°n..........._Mi_°n_r_an_°g_'e-°°_
AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G ED 18mm 0.6 m/2 ft.
AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G ED 20mm 1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in.
AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED 28ram 1.0 m/3 ft. 3m.
AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.SD ED 24ram 1.0 m/3 ft. 3m.
AF 20-35mm f/2.8D 24 mm 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in.
PC-ENIKKOR 24ram f/3.SD ED 24 mm 1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in.
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED 35 mm 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in.
AF-S VR24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED 24ram 1.0 m/3 ft. 3m.
AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D ED 35 mm 1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in.
When used with the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.SO ED, the flash will be
unable to light the entire subject at all ranges.
The built-in flash can also be used with AI-, Al-modified Nikkor, Nikon
Series Eand non-CPU lenses with a focal length of24-300mm. AI 50-
300ram f/4.5, modified AI 50-300ram f/4.5, and AI-S 50-300ram f/4.5 ED
lenses must be used at a zoom position of 180ram or above, and AI 50-
300ram f/4.5 ED lenses at a zoom position of 135mm or above.
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_I_ Red-Eye Reduction
Lenses that block the subject's view of the AF-assist illuminator may
interfere with red-eye reduction.
_I_ AF-Assist Illumination
The AF-assist illuminator can be used with lenses with focal lengths of 24-
200 mm. AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses:
•AF-S VR 200mm f/2G ED • AF-S VR 200-400mm f/4G ED
At ranges under 0.7 m (2ft. 4in.), the following lenses may block the AF-
assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor:
• AF Micro 200mm f/4D ED • AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G ED
• AF-S VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED • AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
• AF Micro 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D ED • AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D ED
• AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED
At ranges under 1.1 m (3ft. 7 in.), the following lenses may block the AF-
assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor:
• AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED
At ranges under 1.5 m (4ft. 11in.), the following lenses may block the AF-
assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor:
• AF-S VR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED
• AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8D ED • AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
• AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
At ranges under 2.3 m (7ft. 7 in.), the following lenses may block the AF-
assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor:
• AF VR80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
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[] Calculating Picture Angle
The D700 can be used with Nikon lenses for 35mm (135) format cameras.
If Auto DX crop is on (the default setting) and a 35mm format lens is
attached, the picture angle will be the same as a frame of 35mm film
(36.0 x 23.9 mm); ifa DX lens is attached, the picture angle will
automatically be adjusted to 23.5 x 15.6 mm (DX format).
To choose a picture angle different from that of the current lens, turn Auto
DX crop off and select FX format (36 x24) or DX format (24 x16). If a
35 mm format lens is attached, the picture angle could be reduced by
1.5 x by selecting DX format (24 x16), exposing a smaller area.
Lens
/
/
,/
FX format (36 x24) picture size (36.0 × 23.9 mm,
equivalent to 35mm format camera)
/
// Picture diagonal
DX format (24 x 16) picture size
(23.5 × 15.6 mm, equivalent to DX
\ format_ m_!_!
Picture angle (FX format (36 x24);
! 35mm format)
Picture angle (D× format (24 x 16); DX format)
The DX format (24 x 16) picture angle is about 1.5 times smaller than the
35mm format picture angle. To calculate the focal length of lenses in
35mm format when DX format (24 x16) is selected, multiply the focal
length of the lens by about 1.5 (for example, the effective focal length of a
50mm lens in 35mm format would be 75 mm when DX format (24 x16)
is selected).
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The D700 can be used with CLS-compatible
flash units. Remove the accessory shoe cover
when attaching optional flash units. The
built-in flash will not fire when an optional
flash unit isattached.
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 Creative Lighting System
supports the following features:
• i-TTLflashcontrol:Improved through-the-lens (TTL) flash control
for use with CLS (see page 184). Flash level is set using monitor
pre-flashes to measure the light reflected by the subject,
ensuring optimal flash output.
•AdvancedWirelessLighting:Allows i-TTL flash control with remote
wireless flash units.
•FVlock (pg. 192): Locks flash level at the metered value, allowing a
series of photographs to be taken at the same flash level.
•AutoFPHigh-SpeedSync(pg. 306): Allows the flash to be used at the
highest shutter speed supported by the camera, making it
possible to choose the maximum aperture for reduced depth of
field.
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