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Focus
Manual Focus
Manual focus is available i
n manual focus mode. Use manu
al focus
when, for example, autofocus does not produce the desired re
sults.
•
Position the focus point over your su
bject
and rotate the focus or control ring until the
subject is in focus.
•
For greater prec
ision, press the
X
button to
zoom in on the view through the lens.
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130
Table of Contents
When Your First Photo Can't Wait
2
Package Contents
4
About this Document
5
Table of Contents
6
For Your Safety
25
Notices
30
Getting to Know the Camera and Its Menus
34
Parts of the Camera
34
Camera Body
34
The Control Panel
41
The Monitor
42
The Viewfinder
46
Touch Controls
53
The Menus
59
The G Button
59
The I Button (the I Menu)
65
First Steps
71
Attaching the Strap
71
Charging the Battery
72
The Battery Charger
72
The Charging AC Adapter: Charging
75
Inserting the Battery
77
Removing the Battery
79
Battery Level
80
Inserting Memory Cards
81
Removing Memory Cards
82
Attaching a Lens
83
Detaching Lenses
84
Camera Setup
85
Basic Photography and Playback
88
Taking Photographs
88
Shooting Videos
93
Playback
97
Viewing Videos
98
Deleting Unwanted Pictures
101
Shooting Settings
102
Image Recording Options (Image Area, Quality, and Size)
102
Adjusting Image Area Settings
102
Adjusting Image Quality
105
Choosing an Image Size
108
Focus
110
Focus Mode
110
AF-Area Mode
113
Choosing a Subject Type for Autofocus
119
Focus Point Selection
123
The Touch Shutter
124
Focus Lock
126
Manual Focus
129
Exposure
132
Choosing a Shooting Mode
132
Long Time-Exposures (Mode M Only)
138
Autoexposure Lock
141
Exposure Compensation
143
Release Mode
145
Choosing a Release Mode
145
High-Speed Frame Capture (C30/C120)
149
Using the Self-Timer ( E )
152
ISO Sensitivity
154
About ISO Sensitivity
154
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
156
White Balance
158
About White Balance
158
Fine-Tuning White Balance
163
Choosing a Color Temperature
167
Preset Manual
170
Bracketing
177
Auto Bracketing Set
177
Exposure and Flash Bracketing
178
White Balance Bracketing
183
ADL Bracketing
187
Picture Controls
192
About Picture Controls
192
Modifying Picture Controls
195
Custom Picture Controls
199
Location Data
204
Location Data Options
204
Two-Button Reset
209
Photo Shooting Menu
209
Video Recording Menu
211
Custom Settings Menu
212
Other Settings
213
Video Recording
214
Video File Types
214
Tone Mode
215
Video Frame Size and Rate Options
216
Average Bit Rate
217
Video Image Area Options
218
Points to Note When Filming Videos
220
Recording HLG Video
223
View Assist
224
Recording N-Log Video
225
View Assist
226
Viewing and Retouching Pictures
227
Viewing Pictures
227
Full-Frame Playback
227
Thumbnail Playback
228
Photo Information
230
File Information
231
Exposure Data
232
Highlight Display
232
RGB Histogram
233
Shooting Data
235
Overview
239
The I Button (Playback Mode)
241
Photos
241
Videos
245
Videos (Playback Paused)
246
Playback Zoom
247
Using Playback Zoom
247
Protecting Pictures from Deletion
249
Rating Pictures
251
Selecting Pictures for Upload
253
Filtered Playback
255
[Filtered Playback Criteria]
255
Viewing Slide Shows
257
During the Show
258
Deleting Pictures
259
Using the Delete Button
259
Deleting Multiple Pictures
260
Creating Retouched Copies
264
RAW Processing
267
Trim
273
Resize
274
D-Lighting
280
Straighten
281
Distortion Control
282
Perspective Control
283
Monochrome
284
Overlay (Add)
285
Lighten" and "Darken
287
Editing Videos
290
Trimming Videos
290
Saving Selected Frames as JPEG Stills
294
Voice Memos
295
Recording Voice Memos
295
Playing Voice Memos
298
Deleting Voice Memos
299
Connecting to HDMI Tvs and Recorders
300
Connecting to HDMI Devices
300
Tvs
301
Recorders
302
Adjusting Settings
302
Ycbcr and Bit Depth
308
External Recording Control
310
Connecting to Smart Devices
311
The Snapbridge App
311
What Snapbridge Can Do for You
312
Wireless Connections
313
Connecting Via Bluetooth (Pairing)
313
Connecting Via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Mode)
317
Connecting to Computers or FTP Servers
321
Making the Connection
321
Computers: Connecting Via USB
321
Computers: Connecting Via Ethernet or Wireless LAN
322
FTP Servers: Connecting Via Ethernet or Wireless LAN
322
Computers: Connecting Via USB
323
Installing NX Studio
323
Copying Pictures to a Computer Using NX Studio
324
Computers: Connecting Via Ethernet or Wireless LAN
327
What Ethernet and Wireless LAN Can Do for You
327
The Wireless Transmitter Utility
328
Wireless LAN
329
Ethernet Connections
346
Uploading Pictures
354
Camera Control
361
Ending the Connection to the Computer
365
FTP Servers: Connecting Via Ethernet or Wireless LAN
366
Wireless LAN
367
Ethernet
382
Uploading Pictures
389
Ending the Connection to the FTP Server
396
Troubleshooting Wireless LAN and Ethernet Connections
397
Problems and Solutions
397
Error Codes
399
Connecting to Other Cameras
401
What Inter-Camera Connections Can Do for You
401
Camera-Based Remote Photography (Synchronized Release)
401
Clock Synchronization (Synchronize Date and Time)
401
Synchronized Release
402
Configuring and Using Synchronized Release
402
Synchronizing Camera Clocks
421
Flash Photography
422
On-Camera" Versus "Remote
422
Camera-Mounted Flash Units
422
Remote Flash Photography
422
Using an On-Camera Flash
423
Flash Control Mode
426
Flash Modes
429
Flash Compensation
432
Adjusting Flash Compensation
432
FV Lock
434
Remote Flash Photography
437
What Is Remote Flash Photography
437
Using Remote Flash Units
438
Radio AWL
439
Establishing a Wireless Connection
439
Remote Flash Photography
444
Adding a Shoe-Mounted Flash Unit
452
Optical AWL
453
Using Optical AWL with the SB-5000 or SB-500
454
Menu Guide
464
Defaults
464
Photo Shooting Menu Defaults
464
Video Recording Menu Defaults
468
Custom Settings Menu Defaults
471
Playback Menu Defaults
483
Setup Menu Defaults
485
Network Menu Defaults
489
C the Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
491
Item
492
Shooting Menu Bank
493
[Shooting Menu Bank]
493
Renaming Shooting Menu Banks
494
Copying Shooting Menu Banks
494
Restoring Default Settings
495
Extended Menu Banks
496
[Extended Menu Banks]
496
Storage Folder
497
[Storage Folder]
497
Renaming Folders
497
Select Folder by Number
498
Select Folder from List
500
File Naming
502
[File Naming]
502
Role Played by Card in Slot 2
503
[Role Played by Card in Slot 2]
503
Deleting Copies
505
Image Area
506
[Image Area]
506
Image Quality
506
[Image Quality]
506
Image Size
507
[Image Size]
507
RAW Recording
507
[RAW Recording]
507
ISO Sensitivity Settings
508
[ISO Sensitivity Settings]
508
White Balance
510
[White Balance]
510
Set Picture Control
510
[Set Picture Control]
510
Manage Picture Control
510
[Manage Picture Control]
510
Color Space
511
[Color Space]
511
Active D-Lighting
512
[Active D-Lighting]
512
Long Exposure NR
514
[Long Exposure NR]
514
High ISO NR
515
[High ISO NR]
515
Vignette Control
516
[Vignette Control]
516
Diffraction Compensation
517
[Diffraction Compensation]
517
Auto Distortion Control
517
[Auto Distortion Control]
517
Photo Flicker Reduction
518
[Photo Flicker Reduction]
518
Metering
520
[Metering]
520
Flash Control
521
[Flash Control]
521
Flash Control Mode
522
Wireless Flash Options
523
Remote Flash Control
524
Radio Remote Flash Info
524
Focus Mode
525
[Focus Mode]
525
AF-Area Mode
525
[AF-Area Mode]
525
AF Subject Detection Options
525
[AF Subject Detection Options]
525
Vibration Reduction
526
[Vibration Reduction]
526
Auto Bracketing
527
[Auto Bracketing]
527
Multiple Exposure
528
[Multiple Exposure]
528
Creating a Multiple Exposure
530
HDR Overlay
537
[HDR Overlay]
537
Taking HDR Photographs
538
Interval Timer Shooting
542
[Interval Timer Shooting]
542
Interval-Timer Photography
545
Time-Lapse Video
556
[Time-Lapse Video]
556
Recording Time-Lapse Videos
558
Focus Shift Shooting
568
[Focus Shift Shooting]
568
Focus Shift Photography
569
The Video Recording Menu: Video Recording Options
576
Shooting Menu Bank
577
[Shooting Menu Bank]
577
Extended Menu Banks
577
[Extended Menu Banks]
577
Storage Folder
577
[Storage Folder]
577
File Naming
578
[File Naming]
578
Destination
578
[Destination]
578
Video File Type
578
[Video File Type]
578
Frame Size/Frame Rate
579
[Frame Size/Frame Rate]
579
Image Area
579
[Image Area]
579
ISO Sensitivity Settings
580
[ISO Sensitivity Settings]
580
White Balance
581
[White Balance]
581
Set Picture Control
581
[Set Picture Control]
581
Manage Picture Control
581
[Manage Picture Control]
581
HLG Quality
582
[HLG Quality]
582
Active D-Lighting
583
[Active D-Lighting]
583
High ISO NR
583
[High ISO NR]
583
Vignette Control
584
[Vignette Control]
584
Diffraction Compensation
584
[Diffraction Compensation]
584
Auto Distortion Control
584
[Auto Distortion Control]
584
Video Flicker Reduction
585
[Video Flicker Reduction]
585
Metering
586
[Metering]
586
Focus Mode
586
[Focus Mode]
586
AF-Area Mode
586
[AF-Area Mode]
586
AF Subject Detection Options
587
[AF Subject Detection Options]
587
Subject Detection
587
AF When Subject Not Detected
587
Vibration Reduction
587
[Vibration Reduction]
587
Electronic VR
587
[Electronic VR]
587
Microphone Sensitivity
588
[Microphone Sensitivity]
588
Attenuator
589
[Attenuator]
589
Frequency Response
589
[Frequency Response]
589
Wind Noise Reduction
589
[Wind Noise Reduction]
589
MIC Jack Plug-In Power
590
[MIC Jack Plug-In Power]
590
Headphone Volume
590
[Headphone Volume]
590
Timecode
591
[Timecode]
591
External Rec. Cntrl (HDMI)
592
[External Rec. Cntrl (HDMI)]
592
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
593
Custom Settings Bank
597
[Custom Settings Bank]
597
Renaming Custom Settings Banks
597
Copying Custom Settings Banks
597
Restoring Default Settings
597
A: Focus
598
A1: AF-C Priority Selection
598
A1 [AF-C Priority Selection]
598
A2: AF-S Priority Selection
599
A2 [AF-S Priority Selection]
599
A3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On
600
Blocked Shot AF Response
600
Subject Motion
600
A4: Focus Points Used
601
A4 [Focus Points Used]
601
A5: Store Points by Orientation
602
Orientation
602
A6: AF Activation
604
A6 [AF Activation]
604
A7: Focus Point Persistence
605
A8: Limit AF-Area Mode Selection
606
A9: Focus Mode Restrictions
606
A10: Focus Point Wrap-Around
606
A11: Focus Point Display
607
A11 [Focus Point Display]
607
Manual Focus Mode
607
Dynamic-Area AF Assist
607
AF-C In-Focus Display
608
A12: Built-In AF-Assist Illuminator
609
A13: Focus Peaking
610
A13 [Focus Peaking]
610
Focus Peaking Display
610
Focus Peaking Sensitivity
610
Focus Peaking Highlight Color
610
A14: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode
611
B: Metering/Exposure
612
B [Metering/Exposure]
612
B1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value
612
B2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl
612
B3: Easy Exposure Compensation
613
B4: Matrix Metering Face Detection
613
B5: Center-Weighted Area
614
B5 [Center-Weighted Area]
614
B6: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure
615
B7: Keep Exp. When F/ Changes
616
C: Timers/Ae Lock
617
C [Timers/Ae Lock]
617
C1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L
617
C2: Self-Timer
617
C2 [Self-Timer]
617
C3: Power off Delay
618
C3 [Power off Delay]
618
D: Shooting/Display
619
D [Shooting/Display]
619
D1: Continuous Shooting Speed
619
D2: Maximum Shots Per Burst
619
D3: Limit Release Mode Selection
620
D4: Sync. Release Mode Options
620
D5: Extended Shutter Speeds (M)
621
D6: Limit Selectable Image Area
621
D7: File Number Sequence
622
D7 [File Number Sequence]
622
D8: View Mode (Photo Lv)
624
D8 [View Mode (Photo Lv)]
624
D9: Starlight View (Photo Lv)
626
D10: Warm Display Colors
626
D10 [Warm Display Colors]
626
D11: LCD Illumination
627
D11 [LCD Illumination]
627
D12: View All in Continuous Mode
629
D13: Release Timing Indicator
629
D14: Image Frame
630
D14 [Image Frame]
630
D15: Grid Type
630
D15 [Grid Type]
630
D16: Virtual Horizon Type
631
D16 [Virtual Horizon Type]
631
Roll
632
Pitch
633
D17: Custom Monitor Shooting Display
634
D18: Custom Viewfinder Shooting Display
636
E: Bracketing/Flash
637
E [Bracketing/Flash]
637
E1: Flash Sync Speed
637
[Flash Sync Speed]
637
E2: Flash Shutter Speed
639
E3: Exposure Comp. for Flash
639
E4: Auto C ISO Sensitivity Control
640
E5: Modeling Flash
640
E6: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)
641
Control]
641
E7: Bracketing Order
642
E8: Flash Burst Priority
643
F: Controls
644
F1: Customize I Menu
644
View Memory Card Info
645
Split-Screen Display Zoom
646
F2: Custom Controls (Shooting)
647
T [Auto Bracketing]
656
HDR Overlay]
656
Command Dials
658
F3: Custom Controls (Playback)
659
Shooting]
659
Option [Silent Mode]
659
Zoom
660
Command Dials
663
F4: Control Lock
665
F5: Reverse Dial Rotation
666
F6: Release Button to Use Dial
666
F7: Reverse Indicators
667
F8: Reverse Ring for Focus
667
W [Focus Peaking]
667
F9: Focus Ring Rotation Range
668
F10: Control Ring Response
669
F11: Full-Frame Playback Flicks
670
Flick Up/Flick down
670
Flick Advance Direction
671
G: Video
672
G1: Customize I Menu
672
Multi-Selector Power Aperture
673
Multi Selector Exposure Comp
673
G2: Custom Controls
674
Command Dials
681
G3: Control Lock
682
G4: Limit AF-Area Mode Selection
683
G5: Focus Mode Restrictions
683
G6: AF Speed
684
G7: AF Tracking Sensitivity
685
G8: View Assist
685
G9: Zebra Pattern
686
Pattern Tone Range
686
Pattern
686
Highlight Threshold
686
MID-Tone Range
687
G10: Limit Zebra Pattern Tone Range
688
G11: Grid Type
688
G12: Custom Monitor Shooting Display
689
G13: Custom Viewfinder Shooting Display
691
D the Playback Menu: Managing Pictures
692
Delete
693
[Delete]
693
Playback Folder
694
[Playback Folder]
694
Playback Display Options
694
[Playback Display Options]
694
Delete Pictures from both Slots
695
[Delete Pictures from both Slots]
695
Dual-Format Recording PB Slot
695
[Dual-Format Recording PB Slot]
695
Filtered Playback Criteria
696
[Filtered Playback Criteria]
696
Picture Review
696
[Picture Review]
696
After Delete
697
[After Delete]
697
After Burst, Show
698
[After Burst, Show]
698
Rotate Tall
698
[Rotate Tall]
698
Copy Image(S)
699
[Copy Image(S)]
699
Copying Pictures
699
B the Setup Menu: Camera Setup
706
Format Memory Card
708
[Format Memory Card]
708
Language
708
[Language]
708
Time Zone and Date
709
[Time Zone and Date]
709
Monitor Brightness
709
[Monitor Brightness]
709
Monitor Color Balance
710
[Monitor Color Balance]
710
Viewfinder Brightness
711
[Viewfinder Brightness]
711
Viewfinder Color Balance
712
[Viewfinder Color Balance]
712
Finder Display Size (Photo Lv)
712
[Finder Display Size (Photo Lv)]
712
Limit Monitor Mode Selection
713
[Limit Monitor Mode Selection]
713
Auto Rotate Info Display
713
[Auto Rotate Info Display]
713
AF Fine-Tuning Options
714
[AF Fine-Tuning Options]
714
Creating and Saving Fine-Tuning Values
716
Choosing a Default Fine-Tuning Value
717
Non-CPU Lens Data
718
[Non-CPU Lens Data]
718
Save Focus Position
718
[Save Focus Position]
718
Sensor Shield Behavior at Power off
719
[Sensor Shield Behavior at Power Off]
719
Clean Image Sensor
719
[Clean Image Sensor]
719
Image Dust off Ref Photo
720
[Image Dust off Ref Photo]
720
Acquiring Image Dust off Reference Data
720
Pixel Mapping
723
[Pixel Mapping]
723
Image Comment
724
[Image Comment]
724
Input Comment
724
Attach Comment
724
Copyright Information
725
[Copyright Information]
725
Artist/Copyright
725
Attach Copyright Information
725
Iptc
726
[Iptc]
726
Creating, Renaming, Editing, and Copying Presets
727
Deleting Presets
727
Embedding Presets
728
Copying Presets to a Memory Card
728
Copying Presets to the Camera
729
Voice Memo Options
732
[Voice Memo Options]
732
Voice Memo Control
732
Audio Output (Playback)
732
Camera Sounds
733
[Camera Sounds]
733
Shutter Sound
733
Beep On/Off
733
Volume
733
Pitch
734
Silent Mode
735
[Silent Mode]
735
Touch Controls
736
[Touch Controls]
736
Enable/Disable Touch Controls
736
Glove Mode
736
Hdmi
736
[Hdmi]
736
USB Connection Priority
737
[USB Connection Priority]
737
Location Data (Built-In)
737
Wireless Remote (WR) Options
738
LED Lamp
738
Link Mode
739
Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button
741
Conformity Marking
741
Battery Info
742
USB Power Delivery
744
Energy Saving (Photo Mode)
746
Slot Empty Release Lock
747
Save/Load Menu Settings
748
Save Menu Settings
753
Load Menu Settings
753
Reset All Settings
754
Firmware Version
754
F the Network Menu: Network Connections
755
Airplane Mode
756
[Airplane Mode]
756
Wired LAN
756
[Wired LAN]
756
Connect to Smart Device
757
[Connect to Smart Device]
757
Pairing (Bluetooth)
757
Select Pictures for Upload
758
Wi-Fi Connection
758
Upload While off
759
Location Data (Smart Device)
759
Connect to Computer
760
[Connect to Computer]
760
Network Settings
760
Connection Type
762
Options
763
Connect to FTP Server
765
[Connect to FTP Server]
765
Network Settings
765
Options
768
Connect to Other Cameras
770
[Connect to Other Cameras]
770
Synchronized Release
770
Network Settings
770
Group Name
772
Master/Remote
772
Remote Camera List
772
Synchronize Date and Time
772
Usb
773
[Usb]
773
Start Via LAN
773
[Start Via LAN]
773
Router Frequency Band
774
[Router Frequency Band]
774
MAC Address
774
[MAC Address]
774
O My Menu/ M Recent Settings
775
O My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu
775
Recent Settings: Accessing Recently-Used Settings
780
Troubleshooting
781
Before Contacting Customer Support
781
Problems and Solutions
783
Battery/Display
783
Shooting
784
Playback
790
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)
792
Miscellaneous
793
Alerts and Error Messages
794
Alerts
794
Error Messages
797
Technical Notes
801
Compatible Lenses and Accessories
801
Camera Displays
802
The Monitor
802
The Viewfinder
809
The Control Panel
813
Compatible Flash Units
816
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
816
Features Available with CLS-Compatible Flash
816
Units
816
Notes on Optional Flash Units
835
Compatible Accessories
840
Calibrating Batteries
850
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
852
Software
854
Caring for the Camera
856
Long-Term Storage
856
Cleaning
857
Image Sensor Cleaning
858
Manual Cleaning
860
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
862
Cautions: Using the Camera
862
Cautions: Using Batteries
866
Cautions: Using the Charger
869
Cautions: Using the Charging AC Adapter
869
Specifications
870
Nikon Z 9 Digital Camera
870
Approved Memory Cards
886
Memory Card Capacity
887
Battery Endurance
889
Trademarks and Licenses
892
Cautions: Location Data (GPS/GLONASS)
897
Notices
898
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)
901
Index
907
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Nikon Z 9 Specifications
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Brand
Nikon
Model
Z 9
Category
Digital Camera
Language
English
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