Nikon D700 User Manual

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Nikon D700 Specifications

General

Megapixel	12.1 MP
Sensor type	CMOS
Digital zoom	0 x
Interface	USB
Digital SLR	Yes
Video capability	No
Effective sensor resolution	12870000 pixels
Display diagonal	3 \
Display resolution (numeric)	920000 pixels
USB version	2.0
Product color	Black
Flash modes	auto, Flash off
Compatible memory cards	CF
Light metering	centre-weighted, spot
Light exposure modes	aperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	77 mm
Width	147 mm
Height	123 mm
Weight	995 g

Summary

Where to Find It

The Q&A Index

Find information using a question and answer format, categorized by topic for quick access to specific camera functions.

The Quick Start Guide

Follow step-by-step instructions for a rapid initial setup and basic operation of your camera.

Error Messages

Lists common indicators and error messages appearing in the viewfinder, control panel, and monitor, with solutions.

Package Contents

Symbols and Conventions

Introduction

Getting to Know the Camera

Familiarize yourself with the camera's controls and displays, including detailed descriptions of the camera body.

The Control Panel

Understand the various indicators and settings displayed on the camera's top control panel for immediate status checks.

The Viewfinder Display

Learn about the information shown in the viewfinder, including exposure settings, focus points, and indicators.

The Command Dials

Understand how the main and sub-command dials are used in combination with buttons to adjust various camera settings.

Tutorial

Camera Menus

Learn how to navigate and use the camera's menu system to access shooting, playback, and setup options.

First Steps

Essential initial steps for preparing your camera, including charging the battery and attaching a lens.

Basic Photography and Playback

Guidance on basic shooting operations, checking battery level, and viewing photographs on the camera.

Focus

Focus Mode

Understand the different focus modes, including single-servo AF, continuous-servo AF, and manual focus options.

AF-Area Mode

Learn how AF-area mode determines focus point selection in autofocus, with options like Single-point AF and Dynamic AF Area.

Focus Lock

Use focus lock to recompose photographs after focusing, ensuring appropriate flash output even when the subject is off-center.

Release Mode

Choosing a Release Mode

Explore the camera's supported release modes: Single frame, Continuous low/high speed, Live view, Self-timer, and Mirror Up.

Continuous Mode

Learn to take pictures in Continuous High Speed (CH) and Continuous Low Speed (CL) modes for capturing sequences of shots.

Live View

Understand Live View options, including Hand-held and Tripod modes, and phase-detection versus contrast-detect AF.

ISO Sensitivity

Choosing ISO Sensitivity Manually

Set ISO sensitivity values between 200 and 6400 in '/3 EV steps for optimal exposure control.

Auto ISO Sensitivity Control

Configure automatic ISO sensitivity adjustment for optimal exposure based on shooting conditions.

Exposure

Metering

Understand how the camera determines exposure, with options like 3D Color Matrix II, Center-weighted, and Spot metering.

Exposure Mode

Explore the four primary exposure modes: Programmed Auto (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), and Manual (M).

Exposure Compensation

Adjust exposure from the camera's suggested value to make pictures brighter or darker, especially useful with center-weighted metering.

Bracketing

Learn about exposure, flash, and white balance bracketing to capture variations for optimal results.

White Balance

White Balance Options

Select appropriate white balance settings to match the light source for natural coloration.

Fine-Tuning White Balance

Adjust white balance on amber-blue and green-magenta axes to compensate for light source color variations.

Preset Manual

Record and recall custom white balance settings for mixed lighting or strong color casts using direct measurement or photo copy.

Image Enhancement

Picture Controls

Optimize sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue using pre-set or custom Picture Controls.

Active D-Lighting

Preserve detail in highlights and shadows for natural contrast, especially in high-contrast scenes.

Color Space

Choose between sRGB and Adobe RGB color spaces for color reproduction based on processing needs.

Flash Photography

The Built-in Flash

Information on the built-in flash, including i-TTL control, ISO sensitivity, and range.

Using the Built-in Flash

Step-by-step guide on raising the flash, choosing modes, checking exposure, and taking pictures.

Flash Modes

Explore supported flash modes like Front-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, and Slow sync for various shooting scenarios.

Flash Compensation

Adjust flash output from -3 EV to +1 EV to alter subject brightness relative to the background.

FV Lock

Lock flash output to recompose shots without changing flash level, ensuring appropriate output even with off-center subjects.

Other Shooting Options

Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings

Restore camera settings to default values using the QUAL and iID buttons for a quick reset.

Multiple Exposure

Record a series of two to ten exposures in a single photograph for creative effects.

Interval Timer Photography

Set the camera to automatically take photographs at preset intervals for time-lapse sequences.

Non-CPU Lenses

Gain access to CPU lens functions when using non-CPU lenses by specifying lens data.

Using a GPS Unit

Connect optional Garmin GPS units to record position information with photographs.

Connections

Connecting to a Computer

Use the UC-E4 USB cable to connect the camera to a computer for transferring and managing photographs.

Direct USB Connection

Connect the camera directly to a PictBridge printer or computer using the UC-E4 USB cable.

Wireless and Ethernet Networks

Transfer or print photographs over wireless or Ethernet networks using the WT-4 wireless transmitter.

Printing Photographs

Learn various methods for printing photographs, including direct camera printing and using network computers.

Viewing Photographs on TV

Connect the camera to standard or high-definition TVs or VCRs for playback.

Menu Guide

The Playback Menu: Managing Images

Options for managing images during playback, including delete, hide, rotate, and slideshow.

The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options

Detailed options for controlling shooting settings like image quality, AF, exposure, and white balance.

Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

Customize camera settings to suit individual preferences across six groups: Autofocus, Metering/Exposure, etc.

The Setup Menu: Camera Setup

Configure core camera settings such as language, world time, LCD brightness, and sensor cleaning.

The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies

Create trimmed or retouched copies of photographs, including D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, and Monochrome effects.

My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu

Create a personalized menu of frequently-used options from various camera menus for quick access.

Troubleshooting

Display

Common problems related to viewfinder and control panel displays, including dimness or unusual characters.

Shooting

Solutions for common shooting issues like slow camera response, disabled shutter-release, or out-of-focus photos.

Error Messages

Lists indicators and error messages that appear in the camera, with corresponding problems and solutions.

Specifications

Nikon D700 Digital Camera

Detailed technical specifications for the camera, including type, lens mount, sensor, storage, and file format.

Viewfinder

Specifications related to the viewfinder, magnification, diopter adjustment, and focusing screen.

Compatible lenses

Information on compatible CPU and non-CPU lenses, including features and limitations.

Release mode

Details on the camera's release modes: Single frame, Continuous, Live View, Self-timer, and Mirror Up.

Battery Life

Information on expected shots per battery charge under CIPA and Nikon standards, and factors affecting battery life.