Nikon D780
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Nikon D780 is a high-performance DSLR camera that offers stunning image quality, fast performance, and advanced features for both still photography and videography. With its 24.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor, EXPEED 6 image processor, and advanced autofocus system, the D780 is capable of capturing sharp, detailed images and videos in a wide range of lighting conditions. It also features a durable build, weather sealing, and a variety of connectivity options, making it an ideal choice for professional photographers and enthusiasts alike.
Key Features
24.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor for stunning image quality
EXPEED 6 image processor for fast performance and low noise
Advanced autofocus system with 51 focus points for precise focusing
4K UHD video recording at up to 30p for smooth, high-resolution video
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for easy sharing and remote control
Weather-sealed body for durability in harsh conditions
Variety of connectivity options, including HDMI, USB, and microphone input
Pages: 944 Nikon D780 Reference manual
Brand: Nikon Category: Cameras & camcorders Size: 16 MB
Languages: English
Table of contents
- 2 Package Contents
- 4 About This Manual
- 5 Table of Contents
- 32 Menu List
- 38 For Your Safety
- 44 Notices
- 47 Getting to Know the Camera
- 47 Parts of the Camera
- 47 Camera Body
- 53 The Power Switch
- 54 The Control Panel
- 55 The Viewfinder
- 58 The Live View Displays (Photos/Movies)
- 60 Touch Controls
- 67 First Steps
- 67 Readying the Camera
- 67 Attaching the Strap
- 68 Charging the Battery
- 70 Inserting the Battery
- 71 Attaching a Lens
- 73 Inserting Memory Cards
- 76 Camera Setup
- 79 The Battery Level and Number of Exposures Remaining
- 79 Battery Level
- 80 Memory Card Indicators and Number of Exposures Remaining
- 82 Basic Photography and Playback
- 82 Taking Photographs (Auto Mode)
- 82 Framing Photographs in the Viewfinder (Viewfinder Photography)
- 86 Framing Photographs in the Monitor (Live View)
- 91 Recording Movies (Auto Mode)
- 96 Taking Photos During Filming
- 97 Playback
- 99 Viewing Movies
- 102 Deleting Unwanted Pictures
- 103 Camera Controls
- 103 The MENU Button
- 104 Using the Menus
- 109 The i Button (the i Menu)
- 111 The Still Photography i Menu
- 112 The Movie i Menu
- 113 The Playback i Menu
- 114 The info Button
- 114 Viewfinder Photography
- 115 Live View Photography
- 117 The Mode Dial
- 118 Using the Mode Dial
- 119 The Release Mode Dial
- 119 Choosing a Release Mode
- 121 The Focus-Mode Selector
- 122 The AF-Mode Button
- 123 Choosing an AF Mode
- 124 Choosing an AF-Area Mode
- 128 The AF-ON Button
- 128 The AE-L/AF-L Button
- 129 Exposure (AE) Lock
- 129 Focus Lock
- 129 Locking Focus and Exposure
- 132 The Help/Protect (WB) Button
- 132 Adjusting White Balance
- 137 The ISO (Format) Button
- 137 Adjusting ISO Sensitivity
- 139 Enabling Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
- 140 The Exposure Compensation Button
- 140 Adjusting Exposure Compensation
- 141 The Playback Zoom (QUAL) Button
- 141 Adjusting Image Quality
- 143 Choosing an Image Size
- 145 The Thumbnail (Metering) Button
- 145 Choosing a Metering Option
- 147 The Flash Mode (Flash Compensation) Button
- 147 Choosing a Flash Mode
- 149 Adjusting Flash Compensation
- 150 The BKT Button
- 151 The Pv Button
- 152 The Fn Button
- 153 Shooting Settings
- 153 Choosing a Shooting Mode
- 155 Shooting in Modes P, S, A, and M
- 161 User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes
- 165 Using Special Effects Modes
- 175 Image Recording Options (Image Area, Quality, and Size)
- 175 Adjusting Image Area Settings
- 180 Adjusting Image Quality
- 183 Choosing an Image Size
- 185 Choosing How the Camera Focuses (Focus)
- 185 Choosing a Focus Mode
- 186 Autofocus Mode
- 191 AF-Area Mode
- 205 Focus Point Selection
- 208 Manual Focus
- 212 Exposure-Related Settings (Metering and Exposure Compensation)
- 212 Choosing How the Camera Sets Exposure
- 216 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)
- 219 Autoexposure Lock
- 221 Exposure Compensation
- 224 Choosing the Operation Performed When the Shutter Is Released (Release Mode)
- 224 Choosing a Release Mode Such as Single- Frame, Continuous, or Quiet Shutter-Release
- 229 Self-Timer Mode
- 231 Mirror up Mode (Mup)
- 233 Adjusting the Camera’s Sensitivity to Light (ISO Sensitivity)
- 233 ISO Sensitivity
- 236 Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
- 241 Achieving Natural Colors with Different Light Sources (White Balance)
- 241 White Balance
- 246 Fine-Tuning White Balance
- 250 Choosing a Color Temperature
- 255 Preset Manual
- 270 Varying Exposure or White Balance over a Series of Photographs (Bracketing)
- 271 Bracketing
- 272 Exposure and Flash Bracketing
- 278 White Balance Bracketing
- 284 ADL Bracketing
- 289 Image Processing (Picture Controls)
- 289 Selecting a Picture Control
- 291 Modifying Picture Controls
- 296 Creating Custom Picture Controls
- 300 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows (Active D-Lighting and HDR)
- 300 Active D-Lighting
- 302 High Dynamic Range (HDR)
- 308 Options for Movie Recording and Editing
- 308 Image Area: Choosing a Movie Crop
- 310 Frame Size/Frame Rate and Movie Quality
- 312 Slow-Motion Movies
- 314 Points to Note When Recording Movies
- 317 Editing Movies
- 318 Trimming Movies
- 323 Saving Selected Frames
- 324 Adding Indices to Movies
- 325 Other Shooting Options
- 325 Using Two Memory Cards
- 327 Deleting Copies
- 328 Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings
- 328 Settings Accessible from the Photo Shooting Menu
- 330 Settings Accessible from the Movie Shooting Menu
- 331 Other Settings
- 333 Combining Multiple Exposures in a Single Photo (Multiple Exposure)
- 333 Multiple Exposure Options
- 336 Creating a Multiple Exposure
- 342 Using the i Button
- 343 Ending Multiple Exposures
- 344 Taking Photos at a Set Interval (Interval Timer Shooting)
- 344 Interval Timer Shooting Options
- 349 Interval-Timer Photography
- 358 Pausing Interval-Timer Photography
- 359 Resuming Interval-Timer Photography
- 360 Ending Interval-Timer Photography
- 361 Creating a Movie from Photos (Time- Lapse Movie)
- 361 Time-Lapse Movie Options
- 364 Recording Time-Lapse Movies
- 374 Varying Focus over a Series of Photos (Focus Shift Shooting)
- 375 Focus Shift Shooting Options
- 377 Focus-Shift Photography
- 386 The Electronic Shutter (Silent Live View Photography)
- 389 Photographing Film Negatives (Negative Digitizer)
- 393 Customizing the i Menu: Customize i Menu
- 395 Using Non-CPU Lenses (Non-CPU Lens Data)
- 397 Entering Lens Data
- 398 Recalling Non-CPU Lens Data
- 399 Playback
- 399 Viewing Pictures
- 399 Full-Frame Playback
- 400 Thumbnail Playback
- 401 Calendar Playback
- 402 Playback Controls
- 404 Using the Touch Screen
- 407 The i Button
- 412 Photo Information
- 413 File Information
- 414 Exposure Data
- 414 Highlights
- 415 RGB Histogram
- 417 Shooting Data
- 419 Location Data
- 420 Overview Data
- 422 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
- 422 Playback Zoom
- 424 Protecting Photographs from Deletion
- 426 Rating Pictures
- 427 Selecting Pictures for Upload
- 429 Deleting Pictures
- 429 During Playback
- 431 The Playback Menu
- 435 Connecting to Computers and TVs
- 435 Connecting to Computers
- 435 Connecting via USB
- 440 Wireless Networks (Wi-Fi)
- 442 Connecting to HDMI Devices
- 443 Connecting to HDMI TVs
- 443 Connecting to HDMI Recorders
- 448 Network Connections
- 448 Camera and Network System Chart
- 449 Connecting to Smart Devices
- 449 The SnapBridge App
- 450 What SnapBridge Can Do for You
- 451 Wireless Connections
- 452 Connecting via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Mode)
- 461 Connecting via Bluetooth
- 476 Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi
- 476 What Wi-Fi Can Do for You
- 476 The Wireless Transmitter Utility
- 477 Infrastructure and Access-Point Modes
- 479 Connecting in Access-Point Mode
- 485 Connecting in Infrastructure Mode
- 493 Uploading Pictures
- 497 Disconnecting and Reconnecting
- 499 Connecting to Networks Using the WT-7
- 499 The WT-7
- 500 What the WT-7 Can Do for You
- 502 Connecting Using the WT-7
- 503 Troubleshooting Wireless Issues
- 505 On-Camera Flash Photography
- 505 “On-Camera” Versus “Remote”
- 505 Camera-Mounted Flash Units
- 505 Remote Flash Photography
- 506 Using an On-Camera Flash
- 509 Flash Control Mode
- 511 Flash Modes
- 514 Choosing a Flash Mode
- 515 Flash Compensation
- 516 Adjusting Flash Compensation
- 517 FV Lock
- 520 Flash Info for On-Camera Units
- 520 Flash Control Mode Displays
- 523 Remote Flash Photography
- 523 What Is Remote Flash Photography?
- 524 Using Remote Flash Units
- 525 Radio AWL
- 525 Establishing a Wireless Connection
- 530 Adjusting Flash Settings
- 539 Adding a Shoe-Mounted Flash Unit
- 540 Optical AWL
- 541 Using Optical AWL with the SB-5000 or SB-500
- 552 Optical/Radio AWL
- 553 Flash Info for Remote Units
- 553 Flash Control Mode Displays
- 557 Menu Guide
- 557 Defaults
- 557 Playback Menu Defaults
- 558 Photo Shooting Menu Defaults
- 562 Movie Shooting Menu Defaults
- 564 Custom Settings Menu Defaults
- 570 Setup Menu Defaults
- 575 The Playback Menu: Managing Images
- 576 Delete
- 576 Playback Folder
- 577 Playback Display Options
- 578 Copy Image(s)
- 579 Copying Pictures
- 584 Image Review
- 585 After Delete
- 586 Rotate Tall
- 586 Slide Show
- 587 Viewing Slide Shows
- 589 Rating
- 590 The Photo Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
- 591 Reset Photo Shooting Menu
- 591 Storage Folder
- 591 Renaming Folders
- 592 Select Folder by Number
- 594 Select Folder from List
- 596 File Naming
- 597 Role Played by Card in Slot 2
- 597 Image Area
- 597 Image Quality
- 597 Image Size
- 598 NEF (RAW) Recording
- 598 NEF (RAW) Compression
- 598 NEF (RAW) Bit Depth
- 599 ISO Sensitivity Settings
- 599 White Balance
- 599 Set Picture Control
- 600 Manage Picture Control
- 600 Color Space
- 601 Active D-Lighting
- 602 Long Exposure NR
- 603 High ISO NR
- 604 Vignette Control
- 605 Diffraction Compensation
- 606 Auto Distortion Control
- 607 Flicker Reduction
- 609 Flash Control
- 610 Flash Control Mode
- 611 Wireless Flash Options
- 612 Remote Flash Control
- 612 Radio Remote Flash Info
- 613 Auto Bracketing
- 615 Multiple Exposure
- 615 HDR (High Dynamic Range)
- 615 Interval Timer Shooting
- 616 Time-Lapse Movie
- 616 Focus Shift Shooting
- 616 Silent Live View Photography
- 617 The Movie Shooting Menu: Movie Shooting Options
- 618 Reset Movie Shooting Menu
- 618 File Naming
- 618 Destination
- 619 Image Area
- 619 Auto DX Crop
- 619 Frame Size/Frame Rate
- 620 Movie Quality
- 620 Movie File Type
- 621 ISO Sensitivity Settings
- 622 White Balance
- 623 Set Picture Control
- 623 Manage Picture Control
- 623 Active D-Lighting
- 624 High ISO NR
- 624 Diffraction Compensation
- 625 Flicker Reduction
- 626 Electronic VR
- 627 Microphone Sensitivity
- 628 Attenuator
- 628 Frequency Response
- 629 Wind Noise Reduction
- 629 Headphone Volume
- 630 Timecode
- 632 Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
- 636 Reset Custom Settings
- 636 a: Autofocus
- 636 a1: AF-C Priority Selection
- 637 a2: AF-S Priority Selection
- 638 a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On
- 638 a4: 3D-Tracking Face-Detection
- 639 a5: Auto-Area AF Face/Eye Detection
- 640 a6: Focus Points Used
- 641 a7: Store Points by Orientation
- 643 a8: AF Activation
- 643 a9: Focus Point Wrap-Around
- 644 a10: Focus Point Options
- 644 Focus Point Illumination
- 644 Manual Focus Mode
- 645 Dynamic-Area AF Assist
- 645 a11: Low-Light AF
- 646 a12: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode
- 647 b: Metering/Exposure
- 647 b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl
- 648 b2: Easy Exposure Compensation
- 649 b3: Matrix Metering
- 649 b4: Center-Weighted Area
- 650 b5: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure
- 651 c: Timers/AE Lock
- 651 c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L
- 651 c2: Standby Timer
- 652 c3: Self-Timer
- 652 c4: Monitor Off Delay
- 653 d: Shooting/Display
- 653 d1: CL Mode Shooting Speed
- 653 d2: Max. Continuous Release
- 654 d3: Sync. Release Mode Options
- 654 d4: Exposure Delay Mode
- 655 d5: Electronic Front-Curtain Shutter
- 656 d6: Extended Shutter Speeds (M)
- 657 d7: File Number Sequence
- 659 d8: Save Original (EFFECTS)
- 660 d9: Exposure Preview (Lv)
- 661 d10: Framing Grid Display
- 661 d11: Peaking Highlights
- 662 d12: LCD Illumination
- 662 d13: Live View in Continuous Mode
- 663 d14: Optical VR
- 664 e: Bracketing/Flash
- 664 e1: Flash Sync Speed
- 666 e2: Flash Shutter Speed
- 666 e3: Exposure Comp. for Flash
- 667 e4: Auto Flash ISO Sensitivity Control
- 667 e5: Modeling Flash
- 668 e6: Bracketing Order
- 669 f: Controls
- 669 f1: Customize i Menu
- 670 View Memory Card Info
- 670 View Release Mode
- 671 Bluetooth Connection
- 671 Wi-Fi Connection
- 672 f2: Customize i Menu (Lv)
- 674 f3: Custom Controls
- 681 f4: OK Button
- 681 Viewfinder Photography
- 681 Live View
- 682 Playback Mode
- 683 f5: Customize Command Dials
- 683 Reverse Rotation
- 683 Change Main/Sub
- 684 Aperture Setting
- 685 Menus and Playback
- 686 Sub-Dial Frame Advance
- 687 f6: Release Button to Use Dial
- 688 f7: Reverse Indicators
- 688 f8: LCD illuminator Switch
- 689 g: Movie
- 689 g1: Customize i Menu
- 690 Multi-Selector Power Aperture
- 690 Multi Selector Exposure Comp.
- 691 g2: Custom Controls
- 696 g3: AF Speed
- 698 g4: AF Tracking Sensitivity
- 699 g5: Highlight Display
- 699 Display Pattern
- 699 Highlight Display Threshold
- 700 The Setup Menu: Camera Setup
- 702 Format Memory Card
- 703 Save User Settings
- 703 Reset User Settings
- 703 Language
- 704 Time Zone and Date
- 704 Monitor Brightness
- 705 Monitor Color Balance
- 707 Virtual Horizon
- 708 Information Display
- 709 AF Fine-Tuning Options
- 711 Creating and Saving Fine-Tuning Values
- 713 Choosing a Default Fine-Tuning Value
- 714 Auto AF Fine-Tuning
- 718 Non-CPU Lens Data
- 719 Clean Image Sensor
- 720 Lock Mirror Up for Cleaning
- 721 Image Dust Off Ref Photo
- 721 Acquiring Image Dust Off Reference Data
- 725 Pixel Mapping
- 727 Image Comment
- 727 Input Comment
- 727 Attach Comment
- 728 Copyright Information
- 728 Entering the Names of the Photographer and Copyright Holder
- 729 Attach Copyright Information
- 730 Beep Options
- 730 Beep On/Off
- 731 Volume
- 731 Pitch
- 732 Touch Controls
- 732 Enable/Disable Touch Controls
- 732 Full-Frame Playback Flicks
- 732 HDMI
- 733 Location Data
- 734 Wireless Remote (WR) Options
- 734 LED Lamp
- 735 Link Mode
- 737 Assign Remote (WR) Fn Button
- 737 Airplane Mode
- 738 Connect to Smart Device
- 738 Pairing (Bluetooth)
- 739 Select to Send (Bluetooth)
- 740 Wi-Fi Connection
- 742 Connect to PC
- 742 Wi-Fi Connection
- 742 Network Settings
- 744 Options
- 745 MAC Address
- 746 Wireless Transmitter (WT-7)
- 746 Wireless Transmitter
- 746 Conformity Marking
- 747 Battery Info
- 748 Slot Empty Release Lock
- 749 Save/Load Menu Settings
- 753 Save Menu Settings
- 753 Load Menu Settings
- 754 Reset All Settings
- 754 Firmware Version
- 755 The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
- 756 Creating Retouched Copies
- 759 NEF (RAW) Processing: Creating JPEG Copies of NEF (RAW) Images Without a Computer
- 765 Trim
- 766 Resize
- 766 Resizing Multiple Images
- 772 D-Lighting
- 773 Quick Retouch
- 774 Red-Eye Correction
- 775 Straighten
- 776 Distortion Control
- 778 Perspective Control
- 779 Monochrome
- 780 Image Overlay
- 780 Add
- 784 Lighten and Darken
- 789 Trim Movie
- 790 MY MENU/RECENT SETTINGS
- 791 My Menu: Creating a Custom Menu
- 796 Recent Settings: Accessing Recently-Used Settings
- 797 Troubleshooting
- 797 Before Contacting Customer Support
- 799 Problems and Solutions
- 799 Battery/Display
- 800 Shooting
- 808 Playback
- 810 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)
- 810 Miscellaneous
- 811 Alerts and Error Messages
- 811 Alerts
- 815 Error Messages
- 819 Technical Notes
- 819 Camera Displays
- 819 The Viewfinder
- 822 The Information Display
- 826 Live View (Still Photography/Movies)
- 830 The Control Panel
- 832 Compatible F Mount Lenses
- 832 CPU Lenses
- 838 Non-CPU Lenses and Other Accessories
- 842 The Electronic Rangefinder
- 844 Compatible Flash Units
- 844 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
- 854 Other Compatible Accessories
- 860 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
- 862 Charging AC Adapters
- 865 Software
- 867 Caring for the Camera
- 867 Storage
- 868 Cleaning
- 869 The Low-Pass Filter
- 878 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
- 878 Camera Care
- 882 Battery Care
- 885 Using the Charger
- 885 Using the Charging AC Adapter
- 886 Specifications
- 886 Nikon D780 Digital Camera
- 906 Approved Memory Cards
- 907 Memory Card Capacity
- 908 [FX (36 × 24)] Selected for Image Area
- 910 [DX (24 × 16)] Selected for Image Area
- 913 Battery Endurance
- 916 Trademarks and Licenses
- 920 Kit Lens Manual
- 920 Kit Lenses
- 920 AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR Lens Manual
- 933 Index
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Frequently Answers and Questions
What is the resolution of the Nikon D780?
The Nikon D780 has a resolution of 24.5 megapixels.
What is the maximum video resolution of the Nikon D780?
The Nikon D780 can record 4K UHD video at up to 30p.
Does the Nikon D780 have weather sealing?
Yes, the Nikon D780 has weather sealing to protect it from dust and moisture.
What type of memory cards does the Nikon D780 use?
The Nikon D780 uses SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards.
Can the Nikon D780 be controlled remotely?
Yes, the Nikon D780 can be controlled remotely using the SnapBridge app.
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