Mastering the Nikon D810 by Young, Darrell -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Medium-Format Resolution Sensor How to Use This Book Nikon User’s Manual Page References What’s in the Box? Initial Hardware Considerations for New Users Initial Camera Setup

Setting the Camera’s Language – Step 1 Setting the Camera’s Time Zone – Step 2 Setting the Camera’s Date and Time – Step 3 Setting the Camera’s Date Format – Step 4 Setting the Camera’s Daylight Saving Time – Step 5

Control Location Reference Using the Nikon D810 Menu System Author’s Conclusions

2 Playback Menu

Which Memory Card and Folder? Delete

Selected All

Playback Folder Hide Image

Select/set Deselect all

Playback Display Options

Focus point None (image only) Highlights RGB histogram Shooting data Overview

File information

GPS screen

Copy Image(s) Image Review After Delete Rotate Tall Slide Show Changing the Slide Show Image Flow Exiting the Slide Show DPOF Print Order Author’s Conclusions

3 Shooting Menu

Shooting Menu Bank Alternate Shooting Menu Bank Access

Working with Shooting Menu Settings

Extended Menu Banks Storage Folder File Naming Primary Slot Selection Secondary Slot Function Image Quality Combined NEF and JPEG Shooting (Two Images at Once) JPEG/TIFF Recording

Image Size Taking Still Images in Movie Live View JPEG Compression

NEF (RAW) Recording

Image Size NEF (RAW) Compression NEF (RAW) Bit Depth

Channel and Bit Depth Discussion Image Area

Choose Image Area Auto DX Crop

White Balance Set Picture Control

Examining Picture Controls MC Picture Control Filter Effects and Toning

Manage Picture Control Save/Edit a Custom Picture Control

Rename a Custom Picture Control Delete a Custom Picture Control Load/Save a Custom Picture Control Copy to Camera Delete from Card Copy to Card

Color Space

Which Color Space Is Best Technically?

Active D-Lighting HDR (High Dynamic Range) Vignette Control Auto Distortion Control Long Exposure NR High ISO NR ISO Sensitivity Settings

ISO Sensitivity Auto ISO Sensitivity Control (ISO-AUTO) Maximum Sensitivity Minimum Shutter Speed Auto Minimum Shutter Speed Enabling ISO-AUTO with External Controls When, Why, and How Should I Use ISO-AUTO? Are There Any Drawbacks to Using ISO-AUTO?

Multiple Exposure

Understanding Auto Gain

Interval Timer Shooting

Configuring an Interval Timer Shooting Session Pause, Cancel, or Restart an Interval Timer Shooting Session

Time-Lapse Photography Movie Settings

Frame Size/Frame Rate Movie Quality Microphone Sensitivity Frequency Response Wind Noise Reduction Destination Movie ISO Sensitivity Settings ISO Sensitivity (mode M) Auto ISO Control (mode M) Maximum Sensitivity

Author’s Conclusions

4 Custom Setting Menu

Section One – a Autofocus

Custom Settings a1 to a8 Custom Setting a1 – AF-C Priority Selection Custom Setting a2 – AF-S Priority Selection Using Custom Settings a1 and a2 Custom Setting a3 – Focus Tracking with Lock-On

Does Lock-On Cause Autofocus to Slow Down?

Custom Setting a4 – AF Activation Custom Setting a5 – Focus Point Illumination Custom Setting a6 – AF Point Illumination Custom Setting a7 – Focus Point Wrap-Around Custom Setting a8 – Number of Focus Points Custom Setting a9 – Store by Orientation

Storing an AF Point Position Storing an AF-Area Mode

Custom Setting a10 – Built-In AF-Assist Illuminator Custom Setting a11 – Limit AF-Area Mode Selection Custom Setting a12 – Autofocus Mode Restrictions

Section Two – b Metering/Exposure

Custom Settings b1 to b7 Custom Setting b1 – ISO Sensitivity Step Value Custom Setting b2 – EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl Custom Setting b3 – Exp./Flash Comp. Step Value Custom Setting b4 – Easy Exposure Compensation Custom Setting b5 – Matrix Metering Custom Setting b6 – Center-Weighted Area Custom Setting b7 – Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure

Section Three – c Timers/AE Lock

Custom Settings c1 to c4 Custom Setting c1 – Shutter-Release Button AE-L Custom Setting c2 – Standby timer Custom Setting c3 – Self-Timer Custom Setting c4 – Monitor Off Delay

Playback Menus Information Display

Image Review Live View

Section Four – d Shooting/Display

Custom Settings d1 to d13 Custom Setting d1 – Beep Custom Setting d2 – CL Mode Shooting Speed Custom Setting d3 – Max. Continuous Release Custom Setting d4 – Exposure Delay Mode Custom Setting d5 – Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter Custom Setting d6 – File Number Sequence Custom Setting d7 – Viewfinder Grid Display Custom Setting d8 – ISO Display and Adjustment Custom Setting d9 – Screen Tips Custom Setting d10 – Information Display Custom Setting d11 – LCD Illumination Custom Setting d12 – MB-D12 Battery Type Custom Setting d13 – Battery Order

Section Five – e Bracketing/Flash

Custom Settings e1 to e7 Custom Setting e1 – Flash Sync Speed

Auto FP High-Speed Sync Review Special Shutter Speed Setting X + Flash Sync Speed

Custom Setting e2 – Flash Shutter Speed Custom Setting e3 – Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash

TTL M – Manual C – Commander Mode Commander Mode Notes

Custom Setting e4 – Exposure Comp. for Flash Custom Setting e5 – Modeling Flash Custom Setting e6 – Auto Bracketing Set

External Camera Controls for Bracketing AE & Flash Bracketing (Includes AE Only and Flash Only) WB Bracketing ADL Bracketing

Custom Setting e7 – Auto Bracketing (Mode M) Custom Setting e8 – Bracketing Order

Section Six – f Controls

Custom Settings f1 to f13 Custom Setting f1 – Switch (Backlight) Custom Setting f2 – Multi Selector Center Button

Shooting Mode Playback Mode Thumbnail on/off View histograms Zoom on/off Choose slot and folder Live View

Custom Setting f3 – Multi Selector Custom Setting f4 – Assign Fn Button Custom Setting f5 – Assign Preview Button Custom Setting f6 –Assign AE-L/AF-L Button

Assignable Function List Press Press + Command Dials Using the Quick Menu to Assign Buttons Darrell’s favorites:

Custom Setting f7 – Shutter Spd & Aperture Lock Custom Setting f8 – Assign BKT button

Multiple Exposure HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Custom Setting f9 – Customize Command Dials

Reverse Rotation Change Main/Sub Exposure Setting Autofocus Setting Aperture Setting Menus and Playback Sub-Dial Frame Advance

Custom Setting f10 – Release Button to Use Dial Custom Setting f11 – Slot Empty Release Lock Custom Setting f12 – Reverse Indicators Custom Setting f13 – Assign Movie Record Button Custom Setting f14 – Live View Button Options Custom Setting f15 – Assign MB-D12 AF-ON Custom Setting f16 – Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button Custom Setting f17 – Lens Focus Function Buttons

Section Seven – g Movie

Custom Settings g1 to g4 Custom Setting g1 – Assign Fn Button Custom Setting g2 – Assign Preview Button Custom Setting g3 – Assign AE-L/AF-L Button Custom Setting g4 – Assign Shutter Button

Author’s Conclusions

Using the Shooting Banks and Custom Banks Together

5 Setup Menu

Format Memory Card

Camera Button Format Method

Monitor Brightness Monitor Color Balance Clean Image Sensor

Clean Now Clean at Startup/Shutdown

Lock Mirror Up for Cleaning Image Dust Off Ref Photo

Finding a Subject for the Dust-Off Reference Photo Where to Store the Reference Photo Using Capture NX-D to Remove Dust Spots

Flicker Reduction Time Zone and Date

Time Zone Date and Time Date Format Daylight Saving Time

Language Auto Image Rotation Battery Info

Battery Info When Using an MB-D12 Battery Pack

Image Comment Copyright Information Save/Load Settings Virtual Horizon

Viewfinder Virtual Horizon

Non-CPU Lens Data

Selecting a Non-CPU Lens with External Camera Controls

AF Fine-Tune

AF Fine-Tune (On/Off) Saved Value Default List Saved Values

HDMI

Output Resolution Advanced

Output Range Output Display Size Live View On-Screen Display Dual Monitor

Location Data

Using a GPS Unit with Your D810 Preparing the Camera for GPS Usage

Standby Timer Position Use GPS to Set Camera Clock

Using the GPS

Network Eye-Fi Upload

Enabling Eye-Fi Uploads on the D810

Firmware Version Author’s Conclusions

6 Retouch Menu

Retouched Image File Numbering Accessing the Retouch Functions – Two Methods Playback Retouching Limitations on Previously Retouched Images Using Retouch Menu Items Directly

D-Lighting Red-Eye Correction Trim Monochrome Filter Effects

Skylight Filter Effect Warm Filter Effect Red Intensifier Filter Effect Green Intensifier Filter Effect Blue Intensifier Filter Effect Cross Screen Filter Effect Soft Filter Effect

Color Balance Image Overlay NEF (RAW) Processing Resize Quick Retouch Straighten Distortion Control

Auto Distortion Control Manual Distortion Control

Fisheye Color Outline Color Sketch Perspective Control Miniature Effect Selective Color Edit Movie

Choose Start/End Point Method 2 – Editing a Movie Directly from the Main Retouch Menu Save Selected Frame Method 1 – Save Selected Frame by Using Movie Playback Method 2 – Save Selected Frame by Using the Retouch Menu Directly

Side-by-Side Comparison

Author’s Conclusions

7 My Menu and Recent Settings

My Menu

Add Items Remove Items Rank Items Choose Tab

Recent Settings Author’s Conclusions

8 Metering, Exposure Modes, and Histogram

Section 1 – Metering

3D Color Matrix III Metering Highlight-Weighted Metering Spot Metering Center-Weighted Metering

Where’s the Circle? Using the Average Setting

Section 2 – Exposure Modes

Programmed Auto Mode (P)

Get Down, Uncle Ben! Beware the Extra Clicks

Shutter-Priority Auto Mode (S)

Watch Out for Camera Shake!

Aperture-Priority Auto Mode (A) Manual Mode (M)

Section 3 – Histogram

Understanding the Histogram

Best Dynamic Range Ever Histogram Shape How Does the Eye React to Light Values? Computer Adjustment of Images Shooting in RAW Can Benefit Your Images Using Active D-Lighting for Expanded Dynamic Range

Highlights Blink Mode Why Master the Histogram?

Author’s Conclusions

9 White Balance

How Does White Balance (WB) Work? Color Temperature

Camera Control Locations for WB Adjustment

Manual White Balance Using the WB Button Manual White Balance Using the Shooting Menu

Additional Screen for Auto and Fluorescent WB

Manual Color Temperature with the WB Button Manual Color Temperature with the Shooting Menu Measuring Ambient Light by Using PRE Fine-Tuning White Balance Fine-Tuning with External Controls

Fine-Tuning with the Shooting Menu Fine-Tuning a PRE Measured White Balance

Editing the PRE WB Comment Field Using the White Balance from a Previously Captured Image Protecting a White Balance Preset Auto White Balance

Using Auto WB (AUTO1 and AUTO2)

Should I Worry about White Balance If I Shoot in RAW mode? White Balance Tips and Tricks Author’s Conclusions

10 Autofocus, AF-Area, and Release Modes

Section 1 – Autofocus in Viewfinder Photography

What Is the Multi-CAM 3500 FX Autofocus Module?

Three Mode Groups

Using Autofocus and AF-Area Modes for Viewfinder Photography

Cross-Type AF Sensors at Various Apertures

Autofocus Modes in Detail

Single-Servo AF Mode (AF-S) Continuous-Servo AF Mode (AF-C) Predictive Focus Tracking Effect of Lens Movement

AF-Area Modes in Detail

Single-Point AF Single-Point AF Example Group-area AF Dynamic-Area AF Viewing Autofocus Patterns 3D-Tracking AF Auto-Area AF

Section 2 – Autofocus in Live View Photography

Using Autofocus and AF-Area Modes for Live View Photography

Autofocus in Live View Mode A Difference in Live View Mode Compared to Earlier Nikons Single-Servo AF Full-Time Servo AF AF-Area Modes Face-Priority AF Wide-Area AF Normal-Area AF Subject-Tracking AF

Section 3 – Release Modes

Single Frame (S) Release Mode

Continuous Low Speed (CL) Release Mode Continuous High Speed (CH) Release Mode Internal Memory Buffer Quiet Shutter-Release (Q) Release Mode Quiet Continuous Shutter-Release Mode Self-Timer Release Mode Mirror Up (MUP) Release Mode Don’t Touch That Shutter Release!

Custom Settings for Autofocus (a1–a8) Author’s Conclusions

11 Live View Photography

Live View Mode

Opening Notes on Using Live View Photography Mode

Screen Blackout During Exposure Extreme Focusing Accuracy Taking Pictures in Live View Photography Mode

Live View Photography Mode Screens

Live View Photography – Screen 1 Live View Photography – Screen 2 Live View Photography – Screen 3 Live View Photography – Screen 4

How to Use the Exposure Preview

Live View Photography – Screen 5 Selecting a Picture Control in Live View Using the Button Menu in Live View Photography Mode

Image Area Active D-Lighting Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter Monitor Brightness Photo Live View Display WB Split-Screen Display Zoom

Closing Notes on Live View Photography Mode

Movie Live View Still Images Using Autofocus in Live View Live View Camera Protection System

Author’s Conclusions

12 Movie Live View

Selecting Movie Live View Mode Movie Live View Still Images Movie Live View Screens

Movie Live View – Screen 1 Movie Live View – Screen 2 Movie Live View – Screen 3 Movie Live View – Screen 4 Movie Live View – Screen 5

Preparing to Make Movies Basic HD Video Information

Progressive versus Interlaced Camera Setup for Making Quick Movies

Using the Button Menu in Movie Live View

Image Area Frame Size/Frame Rate Video File Format Movie Quality Microphone Sensitivity Sound Output from Camera Frequency Response Wind Noise Reduction Destination Monitor Brightness Highlight Display Headphone Volume Additional Settings Before Shooting Video

Picture Control Choosing a White Balance Selecting an Autofocus Mode Choosing an AF-Area Mode Selecting an Exposure Mode

Recording a Video with Your D810 Recording Video from the HDMI Port Displaying Movies

Displaying a Movie on the Camera LCD Monitor Displaying a Movie on an HDTV

Author’s Conclusions

13 Speedlight Flash

What Is a Guide Number? Flash Modes

Front-Curtain Sync Red-Eye Reduction Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Slow Sync Rear-Curtain Sync

Flash Compensation Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

How Does the D810 Fit into the CLS Scheme? What Is Commander Mode and How Does It Work?

Using Commander Mode Commander Mode Settings Setting the Channel (CH) for Communication

Author’s Conclusions Afterword

Credits for Chapter Opening Images

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