Nikon D500 User manual

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Nikon D500

AMA16541

Printed in Europe

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6MB34311-01

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• Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.

• To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read

“For Your Safety” (page xiii).

• After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible

place for future reference.

DIGITAL CAMERA

User's Manual (with Warranty)

Your images. The world. Connected

Welcome to SnapBridge — Nikon’s new family of services to enrich

your image experience. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between

your camera and compatible smart device, through a combination

of Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The

stories you capture with your Nikon camera and lenses are

automatically transferred to the device as they are taken. They can

even be uploaded effortlessly to cloud storage services, inviting

access across all your devices. You can share your excitement, when

and where you want.

Download the SnapBridge app to get started!

Take advantage of the wide-ranging

convenience by downloading the

SnapBridge app onto your smart device

now. Through a few simple steps, this app

connects your Nikon cameras with a

compatible iPhone® and/or iPad® or smart

devices running on the Android

TM

operating system. The app is available free

from the website

(http://snapbridge.nikon.com), Apple

App Store® and Google Play

TM

.

For the latest information on SnapBridge, visit the Nikon website for your

area (0 xxi).

D500 Model Name: N1501

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The exciting image experience that SnapBridge offers…

A range of services that enriches your imaging life,

including:

Automatic picture transfer from camera to smart

device thanks to the constant connection between

the two devices — making online photo sharing

easier than ever

Upload of photos and thumbnail images to the

NIKON IMAGE SPACE cloud service

• Camera remote control

• Imprinting up to two pieces of credit

information (e.g. copyright, comments,

text and logos) on pictures

• Automatic update of camera’s date and

time info and location info

• Receive camera’s firmware updates

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To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all

instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read

by all who use the product.

The Menu Guide

For more information on menu options and subjects such as how to

connect the camera to a printer or television, download the camera

Menu Guide from the Nikon website as described below.

The Menu Guide

is in pdf format and can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe

Acrobat Reader.

1 On your computer, launch a web browser and open the Nikon manual

download site at http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

2 Navigate to the page for the desired product and download the

manual.

Nikon Manual Viewer 2

Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on your smartphone or

tablet to view Nikon digital camera manuals, anytime,

anywhere.

Nikon Manual Viewer 2 can be downloaded free of

charge from the App Store and Google Play.

Download of the

app and any product manuals requires an Internet

connection, for which fees may be levied by your phone or

Internet service provider.

A For Your Safety

Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions

in “For Your Safety” (0 xiii–xvi).

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Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following

symbols and conventions are used:

Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are

shown in bold.

Camera Settings

The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.

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.

http://www.europe-nikon.com/support

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This icon marks cautions; information that should be read

before use to prevent damage to the camera.

A

This icon marks notes; information that should be read before

using the camera.

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This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.

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Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera.

Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the

package also includes a lens.

Memory cards are sold separately.

Cameras purchased in Japan display menus and messages in

English and Japanese only; other languages are not supported.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Package Contents

BF-1B body cap (0 18, 333)

D500 digital camera

(0 1)

EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery with terminal cover

(0 13, 15)

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; 0 13)

USB cable clip

HDMI cable clip

UC-E22 USB cable

AN-DC17 strap (0 13)

User’s Manual (this guide)

Warranty (printed on the back

cover of this manual)

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A ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D Software

Use ViewNX-i to fine-tune photos or to copy pictures to a computer for

viewing.

ViewNX-i is available for download from the following

website:

http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

Use Capture NX-D to fine-tune pictures that have been copied to a

computer and to convert NEF (RAW) images to other formats.

Capture NX-D is available for download from:

http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

You can also visit this website for the latest information on Nikon

software, including system requirements.

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Package Contents ........................................................................ iv

For Your Safety ........................................................................... xiii

Notices......................................................................................... xvii

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)....................................... xxii

Introduction 1

Getting to Know the Camera ...................................................... 1

Camera Body ............................................................................................1

The Control Panel ...................................................................................5

The Viewfinder Display.........................................................................7

Using the Tilting Monitor.....................................................................9

Using the Touch Screen .................................................................... 11

First Steps 13

Attach the Camera Strap................................................................... 13

Charge the Battery .............................................................................. 13

Insert the Battery and a Memory Card......................................... 15

Attach a Lens......................................................................................... 18

Camera Setup........................................................................................ 20

Focus the Viewfinder.......................................................................... 29

Tutorial 30

Camera Menus ............................................................................. 30

Using Camera Menus ......................................................................... 31

Basic Photography and Playback............................................. 35

The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining...... 35

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography.................................................... 37

Viewing Photographs ........................................................................ 40

Table of Contents

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Live View Photography 43

Autofocus ............................................................................................... 47

Manual Focus ........................................................................................ 49

Using the i Button.............................................................................. 50

The Live View Display......................................................................... 53

The Information Display.................................................................... 54

Touch Photography (Touch Shutter)............................................ 55

Movies 58

Recording Movies .......................................................................58

Indices...................................................................................................... 63

Using the i Button.............................................................................. 64

The Live View Display......................................................................... 66

Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality............................... 68

The Information Display.................................................................... 69

The Movie Crop .................................................................................... 70

Taking Photos in Movie Mode ........................................................ 71

Time-Lapse Movies .....................................................................74

Viewing Movies ........................................................................... 80

Editing Movies .............................................................................82

Trimming Movies................................................................................. 82

Saving Selected Frames .................................................................... 86

Image Recording Options 88

Image Area ...................................................................................88

Image Quality............................................................................... 91

Image Size..................................................................................... 94

Using Two Memory Cards.......................................................... 96

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Focus 97

Autofocus......................................................................................97

Autofocus Mode ................................................................................ 101

AF-Area Mode..................................................................................... 103

Focus Point Selection ...................................................................... 108

Focus Lock ........................................................................................... 111

Manual Focus ............................................................................ 114

Release Mode 116

Choosing a Release Mode....................................................... 116

Self-Timer Mode ....................................................................... 119

Mirror up Mode......................................................................... 121

ISO Sensitivity 123

Manual Adjustment ................................................................. 123

Auto ISO Sensitivity Control................................................... 125

Exposure 128

Metering..................................................................................... 128

Exposure Mode ......................................................................... 130

P: Programmed Auto........................................................................ 132

S: Shutter-Priority Auto.................................................................... 133

A: Aperture-Priority Auto ................................................................ 134

M: Manual ............................................................................................. 135

Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) ................................... 137

Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock ........................................ 140

Autoexposure (AE) Lock.......................................................... 141

Exposure Compensation......................................................... 143

Bracketing.................................................................................. 146

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White Balance 159

White Balance Options.............................................................159

Fine-Tuning White Balance .....................................................163

Choosing a Color Temperature ..............................................166

Preset Manual ............................................................................169

Viewfinder Photography.................................................................170

Live View (Spot White Balance) ....................................................174

Managing Presets..............................................................................177

Image Enhancement 180

Picture Controls.........................................................................180

Selecting a Picture Control.............................................................180

Modifying Picture Controls ............................................................182

Creating Custom Picture Controls...............................................185

Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows .....................189

Active D-Lighting...............................................................................189

High Dynamic Range (HDR)...........................................................191

Flash Photography 196

Using a Flash ..............................................................................196

On-Camera Flash Photography..............................................199

Flash Modes ...............................................................................201

Flash Compensation.................................................................203

FV Lock ........................................................................................205

Remote Flash Photography ....................................................208

Setup ......................................................................................................209

Taking Photos .....................................................................................214

Viewing Flash Info.....................................................................222

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Other Shooting Options 226

The R Button ............................................................................ 226

The i button.............................................................................. 229

Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings ................... 230

Flicker Reduction...................................................................... 234

Multiple Exposure .................................................................... 236

Interval Timer Photography ................................................... 243

Non-CPU Lenses........................................................................ 250

Location Data ............................................................................ 253

More About Playback 255

Viewing Images......................................................................... 255

Full-Frame Playback ......................................................................... 255

Thumbnail Playback......................................................................... 255

Playback Controls.............................................................................. 256

Using the Touch Screen.................................................................. 258

The i Button ....................................................................................... 260

Photo Information.................................................................... 261

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom.................................. 271

Protecting Photographs from Deletion ............................... 273

Rating Pictures .......................................................................... 274

Selecting Photos for Upload................................................... 276

Selecting Individual Photos........................................................... 276

Selecting Multiple Photos.............................................................. 277

Deleting Photographs ............................................................. 278

Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback.......................................... 278

The Playback Menu .......................................................................... 279

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Menu List 281

D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ..........................281

C The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options...............283

1 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options...288

A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings ............292

B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup..........................................304

N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ...........311

O My Menu/m Recent Settings ..............................................313

Retouch Menu Options ............................................................314

NEF (RAW) Processing......................................................................314

Trim.........................................................................................................316

Image Overlay.....................................................................................317

Technical Notes 320

Compatible Lenses....................................................................320

The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)...........................326

Other Accessories......................................................................333

Caring for the Camera ..............................................................335

Storage ..................................................................................................335

Cleaning................................................................................................335

Image Sensor Cleaning....................................................................336

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions......................343

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Troubleshooting....................................................................... 348

Battery/Display................................................................................... 348

Shooting............................................................................................... 349

Playback................................................................................................ 352

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)................................. 354

Miscellaneous..................................................................................... 354

Error Messages.......................................................................... 355

Specifications ............................................................................ 362

Lenses ......................................................................................... 375

AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–80mm f/2.8–4E ED VR............................. 375

Approved Memory Cards........................................................ 385

Memory Card Capacity ............................................................ 387

Battery Life................................................................................. 390

Index ........................................................................................... 392

Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty ............ 403

xiii

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,

read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this

equipment.

Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the

product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions

listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

❚❚ WARNINGS

AKeep the sun out of the frame

Keep the sun well out of the frame

when shooting backlit subjects.

Sunlight focused into the camera

when the sun is in or close to the

frame could cause a fire.

ADo not look at the sun through the

viewfinder

Viewing the sun or other strong light

source through the viewfinder could

cause permanent visual impairment.

AUsing the viewfinder diopter adjustment

control

When operating the viewfinder

diopter adjustment control with your

eye to the viewfinder, care should be

taken not to put your finger in your

eye accidentally.

ATurn off immediately in the event of

malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an

unusual smell coming from the

equipment or AC adapter (available

separately), unplug the AC adapter

and remove the battery immediately,

taking care to avoid burns.

Continued operation could result in

injury.

After removing the battery,

take the equipment to a Nikon-

authorized service center for

inspection.

ADo not use in the presence of flammable

gas

Do not use electronic equipment in

the presence of flammable gas, as

this could result in explosion or fire.

AKeep out of reach of children

Failure to observe this precaution

could result in injury.

In addition,

note that small parts constitute a

choking hazard.

Should a child

swallow any part of this equipment,

consult a physician immediately.

For Your Safety

This icon marks warnings.

To prevent possible injury, read all

warnings before using this Nikon product.

A

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A

Do not disassemble

Touching the product’s internal parts

could result in injury.

In the event of

malfunction, the product should be

repaired only by a qualified

technician.

Should the product break

open as the result of a fall or other

accident, remove the battery and/or

AC adapter and then take the product

to a Nikon-authorized service center

for inspection.

ADo not place the strap around the neck of

an infant or child

Placing the camera strap around the

neck of an infant or child could result

in strangulation.

ADo not remain in contact with the

camera, battery, or charger for extended

periods while the devices are on or in use

Parts of the device become hot.

Leaving the device in direct contact

with the skin for extended periods

may result in low-temperature burns.

ADo not leave the product where it will be

exposed to extremely high

temperatures, such as in an enclosed

automobile or in direct sunlight

Failure to observe this precaution

could cause damage or fire.

ADo not aim a flash at the operator of a

motor vehicle

Failure to observe this precaution

could result in accidents.

AObserve caution when using a flash

• Using optional flash units in close

contact with the skin or other

objects could cause burns.

• Using optional flash units close to

the subject’s eyes could cause

temporary visual impairment.

The

flash should be no less than one

meter (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject.

Particular care should be observed

when photographing infants.

AAvoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care

should be taken to avoid injury due to

broken glass and to prevent the liquid

crystal from the monitor touching the

skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

ADo not carry tripods with a lens or camera

attached

You could trip or accidentally strike

others, resulting in injury.

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A

Observe proper precautions when

handling batteries

Batteries may leak, overheat, rupture,

or catch fire if improperly handled.

Observe the following precautions

when handling batteries for use in

this product:

• Use only batteries approved for use

in this equipment.

• Do not short or disassemble the

battery.

• Do not expose the battery or the

camera in which it is inserted to

powerful physical shocks.

• Be sure the product is off before

replacing the battery.

If you are

using an AC adapter, be sure it is

unplugged.

• Do not attempt to insert the battery

upside down or backwards.

• Do not expose the battery to flame

or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to

water.

• Replace the terminal cover when

transporting the battery.

Do not

transport or store the battery with

metal objects such as necklaces or

hairpins.

• Batteries are prone to leakage when

fully discharged.

To avoid damage

to the product, be sure to remove

the battery when no charge

remains.

• When the battery is not in use,

attach the terminal cover and store

in a cool, dry place.

• The battery may be hot

immediately after use or when the

product has been used on battery

power for an extended period.

Before removing the battery turn

the camera off and allow the battery

to cool.

• Discontinue use immediately

should you notice any changes in

the battery, such as discoloration or

deformation.

AObserve proper precautions when

handling the charger

• Keep dry.

Failure to observe this

precaution could result in injury or

product malfunction due to fire or

electric shock.

• Do not short the charger terminals.

Failure to observe this precaution

could result in overheating and

damage to the charger.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of

the plug should be removed with a

dry cloth.

Continued use could

result in fire.

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• Do not handle the power cable or

go near the charger during

thunderstorms.

Failure to observe

this precaution could result in

electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, or forcibly

tug or bend the power cable.

Do

not place it under heavy objects or

expose it to heat or flame.

Should

the insulation be damaged and the

wires become exposed, take the

power cable to a Nikon-authorized

service representative for

inspection.

Failure to observe this

precaution could result in fire or

electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug or charger

with wet hands.

Failure to observe

this precaution could result in injury

or product malfunction due to fire

or electric shock.

• Do not use with travel converters or

adapters designed to convert from

one voltage to another or with DC-

to-AC inverters.

Failure to observe

this precaution could damage the

product or cause overheating or fire.

AUse appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input

and output jacks, use only the cables

provided or sold by Nikon for the

purpose to maintain compliance with

product regulations.

AFollow the instructions of airline and

hospital personnel

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•

No part of the manuals included with

this product may be reproduced,

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a

retrieval system, or translated into

any language in any form, by any

means, without Nikon’s prior written

permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change

the appearance and specifications

of the hardware and software

described in these manuals at any

time and without prior notice.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any

damages resulting from the use of

this product.

• While every effort has been made to

ensure that the information in these

manuals is accurate and complete,

we would appreciate it were you to

bring any errors or omissions to the

attention of the Nikon

representative in your area (address

provided separately).

Notices for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Notices for Customers in Europe

This symbol indicates

that electrical and

electronic equipment is

to be collected

separately.

The following apply only

to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for

separate collection at an

appropriate collection point.

Do not

dispose of as household waste.

• Separate collection and recycling

helps conserve natural resources

and prevent negative consequences

for human health and the

environment that might result from

incorrect disposal.

• For more information, contact the

retailer or the local authorities in

charge of waste management.

This symbol on the

battery indicates that the

battery is to be collected

separately.

The following apply only

to users in European

countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with

this symbol or not, are designated

for separate collection at an

appropriate collection point.

Do not

dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the

retailer or the local authorities in

charge of waste management.

Notices

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT

TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

Power Cable

At voltages over AC 125 V (U.S.A. only): The power cable must be rated for the

voltage in use, be at least AWG no. 18 gauge, and have SVG insulation or

better with a NEMA 6P-15 plug rated for AC 250 V 15 A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC rules.

These limits are

designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful

interference in a residential

installation.

This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio

communications.

However, there is

no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation.

If

this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on,

the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an

outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/television

technician for help.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user be notified

that any changes or modifications

made to this device that are not

expressly approved by Nikon

Corporation may void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or

provided by Nikon for your

equipment.

Using other interface

cables may exceed the limits of

Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for Customers in the State of

California

WARNING: Handling the cord on this

product may expose you to lead, a

chemical known to the State of

California to cause birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

Wash hands

after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road,

Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.

Tel.: 631-547-4200

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