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Nikon D800 User Manual

Nikon D800
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D-Movie Setting Guide
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Nikon D800 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel36.3 MP
Camera typeSLR Camera Body
Sensor typeCMOS
Image stabilizerNo
Total megapixels36.8 MP
Image sensor size- \
Supported aspect ratios5:4
Maximum image resolution7360 x 4912 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)35.9 x 24 mm
Still image resolution(s)5520 x 3680 3680 x 2456 6144 x 4080 4608 x 3056 3072 x 2040 6144 x 4912 4608 x 3680 3072 x 2456 4800 x 3200 3600 x 2400 2400 x 1600
Optical zoom- x
Mounting typeBayonet
Focal length range- mm
Lens mount interfaceNikon F
Minimum aperture number-
FocusTTL
Focus adjustmentAuto
Auto Focus (AF) lockYes
Auto Focus (AF) points51
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600, Auto
Light exposure modesAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)25600
ISO sensitivity (min)100
Light exposure controlProgram AE
Light exposure correction±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Fastest camera shutter speed1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed30 s
Flash modesAuto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash sync-speed1/250 s
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Power source typeBattery
Camera shutter speed1/8000 - 30 s
Effective sensor resolution36300000 pixels
Eye relief17 mm
Scene modesPortrait, Landscape (scenery)
Image editingResizing, Rotating, Trimming
Photo effectsBlack&White, Neutral, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade
Camera playbackHighlights, Movie, Single image, Slide show
Self-timer delay2, 5, 10, 20 s
Camera file systemDCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-3 - 1
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Video resolutions1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate60 fps
Video formats supportedH.264, MOV, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Resolution at capture speed1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@30fps
Audio systemMono
Audio formats supportedLPCM
Internal memory0 MB
Compatible memory cardsCF, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Field of view100 %
Display diagonal3.2 \
Display resolution (numeric)921000 pixels
Magnification0.7 x
Viewfinder typeOptical
USB version2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
HDMI connector typeMini
Product colorBlack
Battery typeEN-EL15
Battery life (CIPA standard)900 shots
Cables includedUSB
Bundled softwareViewNX 2
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth81.28 mm
Width144.78 mm
Height121.92 mm
Weight900 g

Summary

Making Movies with the D800/D800E/D4: Workflow

1 Prepare.

Outlines initial steps including camera controls and power supply.

2 Start movie live view and adjust camera settings.

Guides on entering live view and setting initial camera parameters.

Autofocus and AF-Area Modes

Configuring focus point and autofocus behavior.

Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality

Defining video resolution, frame rate, and quality.

Button Assignments

Customizing camera button functions for movie recording.

Making Movies with the D800/D800E/D4: Workflow, Continued

3 Start recording.

Instructions for initiating movie recording.

4 End recording.

Steps to stop movie recording and exit live view.

Copying Movie Files to a Computer

Transferring recorded movie files to a computer.

Camera Controls

Camera Controls, Continued

Optional Batteries and External Power Supplies

Battery Packs (D800/D800E Only)

Information on using battery packs for extended power.

Optional Batteries and External Power Supplies, Continued

AC Adapters

How to use AC adapters for continuous power supply.

Adapters for Use with the D4

Specific AC adapter connection for D4 models.

The Live View Display

The Live View Display: Movie Live View

Visual representation of the live view screen during movie recording.

The Live View Display, Continued

White Balance

Selecting a White Balance Option

How to choose white balance settings via camera controls.

Choosing a Color Temperature

Setting a specific color temperature for white balance.

White Balance, Continued

Preset Manual White Balance

Measuring and setting a custom white balance.

ISO Sensitivity

Adjusting ISO sensitivity for exposure and noise.

Picture Controls

Picture Controls, Continued

Modifying Picture Controls

Fine-tuning individual Picture Control parameters.

Picture Control Settings

Detailed breakdown of available Picture Control adjustments.

ISO Sensitivity

Autofocus and AF-Area Modes

Sound

Sound, Continued

Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality

Frame Size, Frame Rate, and Movie Quality, Continued

High ISO Noise Reduction

Button Assignments

The D800/D800E

Customizing buttons for movie live view on D800/D800E.

Button Assignments, Continued

The D4

Customizing buttons for movie live view on D4.

Image Sensor Cleaning

Image Sensor Cleaning, Continued

Manual Cleaning

Procedure for manual cleaning of the image sensor.

Clean the filter.

Removing dust and lint from the sensor using a blower.

Flicker Reduction

HDMI

HDMI, Continued

Checking Focus

Checking Focus, Continued

Lens Vibration Reduction (VR)

Assigning Movie Recording to the Shutter-Release Button

Select Record movies.

Assigning movie recording functionality to the shutter button.

Movie Recording: Notes

Preventing Overheating

Tips to avoid camera overheating during extended use.

Creating Movie Stills

Creating Movie Stills, Continued

Copying Movie Files to a Computer

Copying Movie Files to a Computer, Continued

Appendix: The Picture Control Utility, Continued

Creating Custom Picture Controls

Step-by-step guide to creating custom Picture Controls.

Level Adjustment

Adjusting parameters and tone curves in the utility.

Adjust settings.

Modifying parameters for custom Picture Controls.

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