Nikon D780 User manual

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Nikon D780
AMA17061
Printed in Europe
SB9L01(11)
6MB46311-01
• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read
“For Your Safety” (page xv).
• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.
DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual (with Warranty)
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Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera.
•Memory cards are sold separately.
•Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the
package also includes a lens (manuals for the lens may also be
provided).
D780 Model Name: N1722
Package Contents
❏Camera
❏BF-1B body cap
❏DK-31 rubber eyecup
(comes attached to
camera)
❏EN-EL15b rechargeable
Li-ion battery with terminal
cover
❏MH-25a battery charger
(comes with either an AC
wall adapter or power
cable of a type and shape
that varies with the country
or region of sale)
❏DK-5 eyepiece cap
❏UC-E24 USB cable
❏AN-DC21 strap
❏Warranty (printed on the
back cover of this manual)
❏User’s Manual

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DThe Nikon Download Center
A pdf version of this manual is available from the Nikon
Download Center, together with an English-language
reference manual with detailed operating instructions,
which can be downloaded in pdf format or viewed online in
html. Visit the Nikon Download Center to download
firmware updates, ViewNX-i and other Nikon computer software, and
manuals for other Nikon products including cameras, NIKKOR lenses, and
flash units.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

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❚❚ Symbols
The following symbols and conventions are employed in this
manual. Use them to help locate the information you need.
❚❚ Conventions
•This camera uses SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, referred
to throughout this manual as “memory cards”.
•Throughout this manual, battery chargers are referred to as
“battery chargers” or “chargers”.
•Throughout this manual, smartphones and tablets are referred
to as “smart devices”.
•Throughout this manual, the term “default settings” is used to
refer to the settings in effect at shipment. The explanations in
this manual assume that default settings are used.
AFor Your Safety
“For Your Safety” contains important safety instructions. Be sure to read
them before using the camera. For more information, see “For Your
Safety” (0xv).
About This Manual
DThis icon marks notes, information that should be read before
using this product.
AThis icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful
when using this product.
0This icon marks references to other sections in this manual.

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❚❚ Nikon User Support
Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to-date
with the latest product information. You will find answers to
frequently asked questions (FAQs) and can contact us for
technical assistance.
https://www.europe-nikon.com/support

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Package Contents ................................................................................... ii
About This Manual................................................................................. iv
Menu List................................................................................................... ix
For Your Safety....................................................................................... xv
Notices ..................................................................................................... xxi
Getting to Know the Camera 1
Parts of the Camera ................................................................................ 1
Camera Body...................................................................... 1
The Control Panel............................................................. 7
The Viewfinder .................................................................. 8
The Live View Displays (Photos/Movies)................ 11
The GButton .............................................................. 13
First Steps 19
Readying the Camera .......................................................................... 19
Attaching the Strap ....................................................... 19
Charging the Battery..................................................... 20
Inserting the Battery...................................................... 22
Attaching a Lens ............................................................. 23
Inserting Memory Cards............................................... 25
Camera Setup .................................................................. 28
The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining ....... 31
Battery Level..................................................................... 31
Memory Card Indicators and Number of
Exposures Remaining............................................... 32
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Basic Photography and Playback 34
Taking Photographs (bMode) ....................................................... 34
Framing Photographs in the Viewfinder
(Viewfinder Photography)...................................... 34
Framing Photographs in the Monitor
(Live View).................................................................... 38
Recording Movies (bMode) ............................................................ 43
Taking Photos During Filming .................................. 48
Playback ................................................................................................... 49
Viewing Movies .............................................................. 51
Deleting Unwanted Pictures...................................... 54
Technical Notes 55
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions............................. 55
Camera Care .................................................................... 55
Battery Care...................................................................... 59
Using the Charger.......................................................... 62
Using the Charging AC Adapter............................... 62
Specifications......................................................................................... 63
Nikon D780 Digital Camera........................................ 63

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Approved Memory Cards................................................................... 83
Battery Endurance ................................................................................ 84
Trademarks and Licenses ................................................................... 87
Notices ...................................................................................................... 91
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)................................................ 93
Kit Lens Manual 98
Kit Lenses ................................................................................................. 98
AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR
Lens Manual................................................................. 98
Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty 105

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The camera offers the following menus. Some items may not be
displayed depending on camera settings or on the type of lens,
flash unit, or other accessory attached.
Menu List
PLAYBACK MENU
Delete
Playback folder
Playback display options
Copy image(s)
Image review
After delete
Rotate tall
Slide show
Rating
PHOTO SHOOTING MENU
Reset photo shooting menu
Storage folder
File naming
Role played by card in Slot 2
Image area
Image quality
Image size
NEF (RAW) recording
ISO sensitivity settings
White balance
Set Picture Control
Manage Picture Control
Color space
Active D-Lighting
Long exposure NR
High ISO NR
Vignette control
Diffraction compensation
Auto distortion control
Flicker reduction
Flash control
Auto bracketing
Multiple exposure
HDR (high dynamic range)
Interval timer shooting
Time-lapse movie
Focus shift shooting
Silent live view photography
PHOTO SHOOTING MENU

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MOVIE SHOOTING MENU
Reset movie shooting menu
File naming
Destination
Image area
Frame size/frame rate
Movie quality
Movie file type
ISO sensitivity settings
White balance
Set Picture Control
Manage Picture Control
Active D-Lighting
High ISO NR
Diffraction compensation
Flicker reduction
Electronic VR
Microphone sensitivity
Attenuator
Frequency response
Wind noise reduction
Headphone volume
Timecode
CUSTOM SETTING MENU
Reset custom settings
a Autofocus
a1 AF-C priority selection
a2 AF-S priority selection
a3 Focus tracking with lock-on
a4 3D-tracking face-detection
a5 Auto-area AF face/eye
detection
a6 Focus points used
a7 Store points by orientation
a8 AF activation
a9 Focus point wrap-around
a10 Focus point options
a11 Low-light AF
a12 Manual focus ring in AF
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b Metering/exposure
b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl
b2 Easy exposure
compensation
b3 Matrix metering
b4 Center-weighted area
b5 Fine-tune optimal
exposure
c Timers/AE lock
c1 Shutter-release button
AE-L
c2 Standby timer
c3 Self-timer
c4 Monitor off delay
CUSTOM SETTING MENU
d Shooting/display
d1 CL mode shooting speed
d2 Max. continuous release
d3 Sync. release mode options
d4 Exposure delay mode
d5 Electronic front-curtain
shutter
d6 Extended shutter speeds
(M)
d7 File number sequence
d8 Save original (EFFECTS)
d9 Exposure preview (Lv)
d10 Framing grid display
d11 Peaking highlights
d12 LCD illumination
d13 Live view in continuous
mode
d14 Optical VR
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e Bracketing/flash
e1 Flash sync speed
e2 Flash shutter speed
e3 Exposure comp. for flash
e4 Auto cISO sensitivity
control
e5 Modeling flash
e6 Bracketing order
f Controls
f1 Customize imenu
f2 Customize imenu (Lv)
f3 Custom controls
f4 OK button
f5 Customize command dials
f6 Release button to use dial
f7 Reverse indicators
f8 Dswitch
CUSTOM SETTING MENU
g Movie
g1 Customize imenu
g2 Custom controls
g3 AF speed
g4 AF tracking sensitivity
g5 Highlight display
SETUP MENU
Format memory card
Save user settings
Reset user settings
Language
Time zone and date
Monitor brightness
Monitor color balance
Virtual horizon
Information display
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AF fine-tuning options
Non-CPU lens data
Clean image sensor
Lock mirror up for cleaning
Image Dust Off ref photo
Pixel mapping
Image comment
Copyright information
Beep options
Touch controls
HDMI
Location data
Wireless remote (WR) options
Assign remote (WR) Fn button
SETUP MENU
Airplane mode
Connect to smart device
Connect to PC
Wireless transmitter (WT-7)
Conformity marking
Battery info
Slot empty release lock
Save/load menu settings
Reset all settings
Firmware version
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RETOUCH MENU
NEF (RAW) processing
Trim
Resize
D-Lighting
Quick retouch
Red-eye correction
Straighten
Distortion control
Perspective control
Monochrome
Image overlay
Trim movie
MY MENU
Add items
Remove items
Rank items
Choose tab

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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.
For Your Safety
ADANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon
carries a high risk of death or severe injury.
AWARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon
could result in death or severe injury.
ACAUTION: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon
could result in injury or property damage.
AWARNING
Do not use while walking or operating a vehicle.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents or other
injury.
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal
parts that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or
other injury.
Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing
smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery
or power source.
Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.

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Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug
with wet hands.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product
while it is on or plugged in.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature burns.
Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas
such as propane, gasoline or aerosols.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.
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
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.
Keep this product out of reach of children.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product
malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking
hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate
medical attention.
Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

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Do not use batteries, chargers, or AC adapters not specifically
designated for use with this product. When using batteries,
chargers, and AC adapters designated for use with this product, do
not:
•Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place
them under heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.
•Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one
voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the AC
adapter during thunderstorms.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely
high or low temperatures.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns, or frostbite.
ACAUTION
Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light
sources.
Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s
internal parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of
the frame. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the
frame could cause fire.
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
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Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product
will not be used for an extended period.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product
malfunction.
Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin
or objects.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.
Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high
temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed
automobile or in direct sunlight.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product
malfunction.
Do not look directly at the AF-assist illuminator.
Failure to observe this precaution could have adverse effects on vision.
Do not transport cameras or lenses with tripods or similar
accessories attached.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product
malfunction.

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ADANGER (Batteries)
Do not mishandle batteries.
Failure to observe the following precautions could result in the batteries
leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire:
•Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product.
•Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat.
•Do not disassemble.
•Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces,
hairpins, or other metal objects.
•Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to
powerful physical shocks.
•Do not step on batteries, pierce them with nails, or strike them with
hammers.
Charge only as indicated.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in the batteries leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty
of clean water and seek immediate medical attention.
Delaying action could result in eye injuries.

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AWARNING (Batteries)
Keep batteries out of reach of children.
Should a child swallow a battery, seek immediate medical attention.
Keep batteries out of reach of household pets and other animals.
The batteries could leak, overheat, rupture, or catch fire if bitten,
chewed, or otherwise damaged by animals.
Do not immerse batteries in water or expose to rain.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product
malfunction. Immediately dry the product with a towel or similar object
should it become wet.
Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the
batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging
EN-EL15b rechargeable batteries if they do not charge in the
specified period of time.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in the batteries leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
When batteries are no longer needed, insulate the terminals with
tape.
Overheating, rupture, or fire may result should metal objects come into
contact with the terminals.
If battery liquid comes into contact with a person's skin or clothing,
immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in skin irritation.