Nikon D750 Camera

Users Guide, abbreviated

Main Command Dialwheel on back of camera;
Sub-Command Dialwheel on front of camera.
MENU categories
Playback
Photo Shooting
Movie Shooting
Custom Settings
Setup
Retouch
My Menu/Recent Settings
Pressing shutter release button halfway will exit the menus.
INFO button
Back of camera, on upper right
Activates monitor display of detailed shooting information.

i button

Back of camera; lower left

Activates monitor display for quick access to shooting menus, playback menus, live view
photography settings, and live view movie settings.

Exposure Modes
Change by rotating the mode dial.
Auto
o Two modeswith or without flash.
o Also called Point-and-Shoot mode.
PProgrammed auto; camera automatically adjusts speed & aperture; different
combinations can be selected by rotating Main Command Dial (flexible program); an
*asterisk will appear next to exposure-mode indicator while in flexible program; to turn
off flexible program, rotate Main Command Dial until asterisk is no longer displayed.
SShutter-priority auto; select shutter speeds from 30s to 1/4000; rotate Main
Command Dial to choose shutter speed.
AAperture-priority auto; select aperture; for controlling depth-of-field; rotate SubCommand Dial to choose aperture.
Mmanual; both shutter speed and aperture can be chosen; rotate Main Command Dial
to choose shutter speed, and Sub-Command Dial to set aperture.
Scene
o Rotate the Main Command Dial to choose a scene mode.
o Mode options are Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait,
Night landscape, Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait,
Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn colors, Food.
Effects

o Rotate the Main Command Dial to choose a special effects mode.

o Mode options are Night vision, Color sketch, Miniature effect, Selective color,
Silhouette, High key, Low key.
U1, U1User-selected settings; make desired adjustments in P, S, A, or M modes, then
save in MenuSave User SettingsSave to U1 or U2Save Settings.
o To reset, press MenuSetup MenuReset User SettingsReset U1 or U2
Reset.

Exposure Metering
Determines how camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes. Control by pressing metering
button on top right of camera, and rotating Main Command Dial.
MatrixUse for most situations; wide area of frame used.
Center-weightedentire frame used, but center area gets greatest weight.
Spot4mm circle centered on current focus point.
Highlight-weightedgreatest weight is assigned to highlights. Example: performers on
stage in spotlight.
Picture Controls
Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape, Flat
Select in Photo Shooting MenuSet Picture Control
Available in P, S, A, and M modes.
Custom picture controls may be saved.
Release Modes
To change modes, press mode dial lock release, and turn mode dial.
SSingle frame
CLContinuous low speed; 1-6fps; 100 shots max; will slow when buffer is full
CHContinuous high speed; 6.5fps; 100 shots max; will slow when buffer is full
QQuiet shutter-release
QCQuiet continuous shutter-release
[clock graphic]-timer
MUP--Mirror up; press shutter-release button once to raise mirror; press again to take
photo; used for low light and tripod.
Focus Modes
Determines how focus area is selected in autofocus mode. Controlled by focus-mode selector on
front of camera.
MManual; only use with lenses that do not support autofocus.
AFAutofocus. Change type by pressing the AF-mode button and rotating Main
Command Dial.
o AF-AAuto-servo auto-focus; camera selects single or continuous, depending on
if subject is stationary or moving.
o AF-SSingle-servo auto-focus; for stationary subjects. Focuses and locks when
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
o AF-CContinuous-servo auto-focus; for moving subjects. Focuses continuously
while shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

AF might not perform well in little or no contrast, through fences or grids, high contrast,
geometric patterns, many fine details.
Auto-Focus Area Modes
Controlled by pressing AF-mode button and rotating Sub-Command Dial.
Single-point AFfor stationary subject; focus is on subject in selected focus point only;
this is automatically selected when manual focus is used.
Dynamic-area AF
o 9-pointwhen plenty of time to compose photo, or predictable movement.
o 21-pointsubject moving unpredictably.
o 51-pointsubject moving quickly.
3D-trackingsubject moving erratically side to side.
Group-area AFfocuses using a group of focus points selected by user; for subjects
where single focus point is difficult.
Auto-area AFsubject automatically detected; face detection is given priority.
Focus Point Selection
1. Unlock focus selector lock (on back of camera, upper right of screen);
2. Use focus selector toggle to select focus point in viewfinder;
3. Press OK to select;
4. Lock the focus selector.
AE-L/AF-L button
Works in AF-A and AF-C focus modes (In AF-S focus mode, focus locks automatically and
remains locked until finger is removed from shutter-release).
1. Press shutter-release button halfway;
2. Press and hold AE-L/AF-L button to lock both focus and exposure;
3. Recompose photo and press shutter-release all the way.
Image Size (FX lenses)
Press QUAL button and rotate the Sub-Command Dial.
Large6016x4016
Medium4512x3008
Small3008x2008
Image Quality (JPEG Compression) Menu
Press QUAL button and rotate Main Command Dial.
NEF Raw, jpeg fine, jpeg normal, jpeg basic, NEF + jpeg.
JPEG compression can be set to Size Priority (relatively uniform file size) or Optimal Quality
(file size varies with scene recorded) in photo shooting menu.
ISO Sensitivity
Controlled by pressing ISO button and rotating Main Command Dial.
Can range from 100 to 12,800; also Hi 0.3-Hi 2, and Lo 0.3-Lo 1.
ISO Auto automatically selects ISO; maximum can be preset in shooting menu
settings.

White Balance
Press WB button and rotate Main Command Dial.
Rotates thru Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade,
Choose color, and Preset.
Works in P, S, A, and M modes only.
White balance bracketing can be set in Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set.
Depth-of-Field Preview
To preview, press/hold depth-of-field preview button.
Exposure Compensation
Press +/- button by shutter-release and rotate Main Command Dial.
Works in P, S, A, M, and Scene modes only; adjusts from -5EV to +5EV; affects both
flash level and exposure when flash is used.
Not reset when camera is turned off.
Bracketing
1. Select type of bracketing (flash or exposure) in MenuCustom Setting...e6 Auto
Bracketing Set
2. Choose between AE & Flash, AE only, Flash only, WB bracketing, ADL bracketing.
3. Press BKT button and rotate Main Command Dial to choose number of shots in
bracketing sequence.
4. Press BKT button and rotate sub-command dial to choose exposure increment.
5. Frame photo, focus, and shoot.
Shutter release button must be pressed once for each bracket if in Single Frame mode.
To cancel bracketing, press BKT button and rotate Main Command Dial until BKT
icon disappears.
Active D-Lighting
Preserves details in highlights and shadows in one shot; use for high contrast scenes. Most
effective with matrix metering.
Active D-Lighting adjusts exposure before shooting; D-Lighting is for retouching via
menu after shooting.
Turn on in Menu, Active D-Lighting selection.
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two shots. Most effective with matrix
metering.
1. MenuPhoto Shooting MenuHDR;
2. Select a mode (On/series or On/single photo);
3. Choose the HDR strength (auto; extra high; high; normal; low);
4. Compose photo, focus, and shoot.
Built-in Flash
Press flash pop-up button.
Press the (lightning bolt) button and rotate Main Command Dial to select flash mode.
Works with P, S, A, and M modes only.

Pressing shutter release halfway will check exposure.

Built-in flash angle can cover field of view of a 24mm lens, and has a minimum distance
of 2 feet.

Manual Flash Sync Modes

Fill flash
Red-eye reductionpre-flashes for one second.
Red-eye reduction with slow syncshutter speed slows.
Slow synccaptures both subject and background at night or in dim light; may need
tripod.
Slow rear-curtain sync
Rear curtain syncflash fires just before shutter closes; creates effect of stream of light
behind moving objects; may need tripod.
Offflash does not fire.
Flash Compensation
Works in P, S, A, M, and Scene modes only.
Press the (lightning bolt +/-) button and rotate Sub-Command Dial.
Adjust from -3EV to +1EV in 1/3EV increments.
Not reset when camera is turned off. To reset, turn compensation to show zero.
Will also adjust certain Nikon flash units such as SB-600.
Self-Timer Mode
Press shooting mode dial lock release and rotate shooting mode dial to select self-timer mode.
Recommended to insert DK-5 eyepiece cap to prevent light from entering via viewfinder
and interfering with exposure.
Two seconds before photo is taken, lamp will stop blinking and beeping will become
more rapid.
Multiple Exposure
1. MenuPhoto Shooting MenuMultiple Exposure.
2. Select a mode (series or single photo).
3. Choose number of shots.
4. Choose amount of gain (on or off)
o AutoGain On (default) will decrease exposure according to number of exposures
recorded.
5. Frame photo, focus, and shoot.
6. Take the selected number of photos.
Multiple Exposure icon will blink until correct shooting ends.
Canceled if camera is turned off.
Interval Timer Photos
1. MenuPhoto Shooting MenuInterval Timer Shooting.
2. Choose start option (now, or specific date/time).
3. Choose interval between shots.
4. Choose number of shots per interval.

5. Start shooting.
Shooting can be paused by pressing ok button; or turning off camera.
Tripod use is recommended. DK-5 eyepiece cap is recommended.
Live View
Live view selector is for either photos or movies.
o Movie button does not work when photo live view is in use.
Press LV button to enter or exit Live View mode.
Live View, Photography
Available AutoFocus-area modes: Face-priority, Wide-area, Normal-area, Subjecttracking.
o To change AF-area mode, press AF-mode button and rotate Sub-Command Dial.

i button allows access to select options:

o Choose image area; Image Quality; Image Size; Set Picture Control; Active DLighting; Remote Control Mode; Monitor Brightness; Exposure Preview.

Live View, Movies

Press movie-record button by shutter-release to start recording. Press again to stop.
Stereo microphones are on front of camera; small holes on either side of flash head.
If shutter-release is pressed during movie recording, movie will end, a photo will be
taken, and view returned to Live View Movie.
i button allows access to select options:
o Choose image area; Frame Size/Frame Rate; Movie Quality; Microphone
Sensitivity; Frequency Response; Wind Noise Reduction; Set Picture Control;
Destination; Monitor Brightness; Multi-Selector Power Aperture; Highlight
Display; Headphone Volume.
Maximum movie length is 4GB.
Fn Function Button
Role played by the Fn button (front of camera, right next to lens on lower half) can be assigned
by MenuCustom Settingsf2 Assign Fn Button.
Wi-Fi
Connects to smart device running Wireless Mobile Utility app.
A Wi-Fi icon will appear on camera control panel when Wi-Fi is enabled.
Connecting SSID (Android and iOS)
1. On camera, enable Wi-Fi on camera. MenuSetup MenuWi-FiEnable.
2. On camera, display camera SSID. In same menu, select Network SettingsView SSID.
3. On smart device, select the camera SSID.
4. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility.
To end connection, do any of these:
Turn camera off.
MenuSetup MenuWi-FiNetwork ConnectionDisable.
Start recording a movie.

Restoring default network settings: MenuSetup MenuWi-FiNetwork SettingsReset

Network SettingsYes.
Selecting pictures for upload:
Select image.
Press i button to display options
Choose Select To Send To Smart Device.
Two-Button Reset
By holding ISO and +/- buttons (marked by a green dot) down for more than 2 seconds,
these camera settings can be restored to default values:
Image quality jpeg normal
Image size - large
White balance auto > normal
Picture Control settings -- unmodified
HDR - off
ISO sensitivity auto/100/sensitivity off
Remote control mode -- off
Interval timer shooting - off
Autofocus AF-A
AF-area mode depends on mode; P, S, A, M set to Auto-area AF
Focus point center
Exposure preview -- off
Metering matrix
AE lock hold off
Bracketing off
Flash compensation off
Exposure compensation off
Exposure delay mode off
Flash mode
FV lock off
Multiple exposure off
Flexible program off
+ RAW - off
Playback
Left/Right arrows move through photos.
o Rotating Main Command Dial also moves through photos, but at current zoom
level.
Up/Down arrows cycles through show additional info screens.
Pressing i button during playback activates menu to choose playback slot and folder.
Photo PlaybackPhoto Information Displayed
Press multi-selector down to cycle through photo info:
None (image only)

 Overview data
Location data
Shooting data
RGB Histogram
Highlights
File information
Displayed pages can be modified in MenuPlayback Display Options
Memory Cards
Must be formatted by the camera before first use. Format from menu, or by
simultaneously holding the two red FORMAT buttons until FOR appears, then press
the two buttons again.
FAT32 is supported for cards over 2GB.
Manual contains a table of tested, approved CF cards from SanDisk and Lexar.
Class 10 cards are recommended for faster transfer times.
SD memory cards have a write protect switch on them. When in lock position, card
cannot be formatted and photos cannot be deleted or recorded.
When two cards are inserted, display shows available space for Slot 1.
Use of second card can be selected in shooting menu. Slot 2 can be used as Overflow,
Backup, or Raw Slot 1/JPEG Slot 2.
Turn power off before inserting or removing memory cards.
Memory card access lamp (between Multi Selector and Live View Selector) lights when
memory card is being accessed.
Do not turn power off while data is being recorded, deleted, or copied to memory card or
computer.
-E- display means no memory card is inserted.
Camera battery
Use EN-EL15 batteries only.
To reduce battery drain, a Standby Timer turns off some display items if no operations are
performed for six seconds.
Charging battery
Charger light will slowly flash as battery charges; stops flashing when fully charged.
It takes about 2.5 hours for an exhausted battery to fully charge.
Viewfinder and Control panel battery icons blink when battery is exhausted; shutterrelease is disabled.
Clock battery
Clock and calendar are powered by an independent rechargeable power source. Two days
of charging via main batteries will power the clock for about 3 months.
If CLOCK icon flashes in control panel, clock battery is exhausted, and clock needs to
be reset to correct date and time.
Camera clock is not as accurate as watches. Check clock periodically, and reset time as
necessary.

Cleaning Sensor Using Low-Pass Filter

Cleaning is performed by vibrating the low-pass filter.
1. Set camera down on its base.
2. MenuSetup MenuClean Image Sensor.
3. Select Clean Now.
Lenses
CPU lenses are recommended.
CPU lenses can be identified by CPU contacts by the mount.
Type G and D have a G or D on the lens barrel.
Polarizing filters: C-PL circular polarizing filter must be used; linear polarizing filters
cannot.
Use FX lenses for full area of sensor (36mm x 24mm).
DX lenses only cover 24mm x16mm area of sensor.
o Select Auto DX Crop on or off in menu settings.
Attaching lens
1. Keep mounting index on lens aligned with mounting index on camera.
2. Rotate lens counter-clockwise until it clicks.
Detaching lens
1. Turn camera off.
2. Press and hold the lens-release button while turning lens clockwise.
Compatible LAN Adapters
Wireless Transmitter WT-5
Communication Unit UT-1
Error Messages/Displays
fEE blinking: Lens aperture ring is not locked at minimum aperture.
Battery icon blinking: battery is completely exhausted.
Blinking solid black triangles: camera unable to focus using autofocus; use manual.
-E-: No memory card.
Full: insufficient memory to record further photos.
CArd Err: Possibly damaged card; cannot access memory card.
CArd--- flashing: Memory card is locked/write protected.
For: Memory card has not been formatted by camera.
Err: camera malfunction. Try to release the shutter. May need servicing.
F--: No lens attached, or non-cpu lens attached.
CLOCK icon flashing: C lock battery is exhausted, and clock needs to be reset to correct
date and time.