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Create a straightened copy of the selected image. Press 2 to 
rotate the image clockwise by up  to five degrees in increments 
of approximately 0.25 degrees,  4 to rotate it counterclockwise 
(note that edges of the image will be trimmed to create a square 
copy).
 Press  J to copy the photograph, or press  K to exit to 
playback without creating a copy.
Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion.
 Select  Auto 
to let the camera correct dist ortion automatically and then 
make fine adjustments using th e multi selector, or select 
Manual  to reduce distortion manually (note that  Auto is not 
available with photos taken using auto distortion control; see 
page 205).
 Press  2 to reduce barrel distortion,  4 to reduce pin-
cushion distortion (note that greater amounts  of distortion control result in more of 
the edges being cropped out).
 Press  J to copy the photograph, or press  K to exit to 
playback without creating a copy.
Create copies that appear to  have been taken with a fisheye 
lens.
 Press  2 to increase the effect (this also increases the 
amount of that will be cropped out at the edges of the image), 
4  to reduce it.
 Press  J to copy the photograph, or press  K to 
exit to playback without creating a copy.
StraightenG  button ➜Nretouch menu
Distortion ControlG  button ➜Nretouch menu
DAuto
Auto  is for use only with pictures taken with ty pe G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain 
other lenses excluded).
 Results are not guarant eed with other lenses.
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Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for 
painting.
 The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press 
J  to copy the photograph.
Create a copy of a photograph that resembles a sketch made 
with colored pencils.
 Press  1 or  3 to highlight  Vividness or 
Outlines  and press  4 or  2 to change.
 Vividness can be 
increased to make colors more saturated, or decreased for a 
washed-out, monochromatic effect, while outlines can be made 
thicker or thinner.
 The results can be previewed in the edit 
display.
 Press  J to copy the photograph, or press  K to exit to 
playback without creating a copy.
Color OutlineG  button ➜Nretouch menu
Before After
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Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from 
the base of a tall object.
 Use the multi selector to adjust 
perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control 
result in more of the  edges being cropped out).
 The results can 
be previewed in the edit display.
 Press  J to copy the 
photograph, or press  K to exit to playback without creating a 
copy.
Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama.
 Works best with photos taken 
from a high vantage point.
Perspective ControlG  button ➜Nretouch menu
Before After
Miniature EffectG  button ➜Nretouch menu
ToPressDescription
Choose area  in focus If photo is displayed in wide orientation, press 
1
 or  3  to position frame showing area of copy 
that will be in focus.
If photo is displayed in tall orientation ( 0239), 
press  4 or  2  to position frame showing area of 
copy that will be in focus.
Preview copy XPreview copy.
Cancel
KExit to full-frame playback without creating copy.
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Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available 
if the  J button is pressed to display the reto uch menu when a copy or original is 
played back full frame.
1Select a picture.
In full-frame playback, select a retouched copy 
(shown by a  N icon) or a photograph that has 
been retouched and press  J.
2Select  Side-by-side comparison .
Highlight Side-by-side comparison  and press 
J .
3Compare the copy with the original.
The source image is displayed on the left, the 
retouched copy on the right, with the options 
used to create the copy listed at the top of the 
display.
 Press  4 or  2 to switch between the 
source image and the retouched copy.
 To view 
the highlighted picture full frame, press and hold 
the  X button.
 If the copy was created from two 
source images using  Image overlay, or if the 
source has been copied multiple times, press  1 
or  3 to view the other source images or copies.
 To exit to playback mode, press 
the  K button. To exit to playback mode with the highlighted image displayed, 
press  J.
Side-by-side ComparisonG  button ➜Nretouch menu
DSide-by-side Comparisons
The source image will not be displayed if the copy was created from a photograph that was 
protected ( 0174), is on a locked memory card, ha s since been deleted or hidden (0196), or 
is on a card in a different slot from  that used when the image was created.
Options used to create 
copy
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OMy Menu / mRecent Settings
“My Menu” is a customized menu that give s you quick access to up to 20 options 
selected from the playback, shooting, Cu stom Settings, setup, and retouch menus.
 
To display My Menu, press G and select the  O (My Menu) tab.
Options can be added, deleted,  and reordered as described below.
 If desired, recent 
settings can be displayed in place of My Menu ( 0268).
❚❚Adding Options to My Menu
1Select  Add items .
In My Menu ( O), highlight  Add items and 
press  2.
2Select a menu.
Highlight the name of the menu containing 
the option you wish to add and press  2.
3Select an item.
Highlight the desired menu item and press 
J .
4Position the new item.
Press  1 or  3 to move the new item up or 
down in My Menu.
 Press  J to add the new 
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5Add more items.
The items currently displayed in My Menu 
are indicated by a check mark.
 Items 
indicated by a  V icon can not be selected.
 
Repeat steps 1–4 to se lect additional items.
❚❚Deleting Options from My Menu
1Select  Remove items .
In My Menu (O), highlight  Remove items  and press 2.
2Select items.
Highlight items and press  2 to select or 
deselect.
 Selected items are indicated by a 
check mark.
3Select  Done.
Highlight  Done and press  J. A 
confirmation dialog will be displayed.
4Delete the selected items.
Press  J to delete the selected items.
ADeleting Items in My Menu
To delete the item currently highlighted in My Menu, press the  O button.
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❚❚Reordering Options in My Menu
1Select  Rank items .
In My Menu ( O), highlight  Rank items  and press 2.
2Select an item.
Highlight the item you wish to move and 
press  J.
3Position the item.
Press  1 or 3 to move the item up or down 
in My Menu and press  J.
 Repeat Steps 2–3 
to reposition additional items.
4Exit to My Menu.
Press the  G button to return to My Menu.
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Recent Settings
To display the twenty most recently used settings, select mRecent settings  for OMy 
Menu  > Choose tab .
1Select Choose tab .
In My Menu ( O), highlight  Choose tab  and 
press  2.
2Select  mRecent settings .
Highlight mRecent settings  and press J. 
The name of the menu will change from “MY 
MENU” to “RECENT SETTINGS.”
Menu items are added to the top of the recent settings menu as they are used.
 To  
view My Menu again, select  OMy Menu  for mRecent settings  > Choose tab .
ARemoving Items from the Recent Settings Menu
To remove an item from the recent se ttings menu, highlight it and press the  O button.
 A 
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Technical Notes
Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing 
the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter 
problems using the camera.
CPU lenses (particularly types G and D) are recommended, but note that IX-NIKKOR 
lenses can not be used.
 CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU 
contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel.
 Type G lenses are not 
equipped with a lens aperture ring.
 The maximum aperture of the lens is given by 
the f-number in the lens name.
❚❚ Compatible CPU Lenses
1 Vibration Reduction ( VR) supported with VR 
lenses.
2 Spot metering meters selected focus point  (0 105).
3 Can not be used with shifting or tilting.
4 The camera’s exposure metering and flash  control systems may not function as expected 
when the lens is shifted and/or tilted or aperture 
is set to a value other than maximum.
5AF-S or AF-I lens required. 6 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or 
faster.
7 When AF 80–200mm f/2.8, AF 35–70mm f/2.8,  AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 (New), or AF 28–85mm 
f/3.5–4.5 lenses are zoomed all the way in at the 
minimum focus distance, the in-focus indicator 
may be displayed when the image on the matte 
screen in the viewfinder is not in focus.
 Focus 
manually until image in viewfinder is in focus.
8 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
Compatible Lenses
CPU contacts Aperture ring
CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens
Camera settingFocusModeMetering
Lens/accessory1AF
M (with electronic  rangefinder)
M
Auto and scene modes; P, S, A
M
aZ
b
3DColor
Type G or D AF NIKKOR/AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR ✔✔✔✔✔✔ —✔2
PC-E NIKKOR series — ✔3✔✔3✔3✔3—✔2, 3
PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D4— ✔3✔— ✔✔—✔2, 3
AF-S / AF-I teleconverter5✔6✔6✔✔ ✔✔ —✔2
Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for F3AF) ✔7✔7✔✔ ✔—✔✔2
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❚❚Compatible Non-CPU Lenses
When using the following non-CPU lenses and accessories, rotate the camera mode 
dial to  A and  M and set aperture using the lens aperture ring.
 In other modes, the 
shutter-release is disabled.
 Non-CPU lens data  (0 159) can be used to enable many 
of the features available with CPU lenses, including color matrix metering; if no data 
are provided, center-weighted metering will be used in place of color matrix 
metering, while if the maximum aperture  is not provided, the camera aperture 
display will show the number of stops  from maximum aperture and the actual 
aperture value must be read off the lens aperture ring.
 For a list of non-CPU lenses 
and accessories that can not be used with this camera, see page 271.
1 Range of rotation for AI 80–200mm f/2.8 ED  tripod mount is limited by camera body. Filters 
can not be exchanged while AI 200–400mm f/4 
ED is mounted on camera.
2 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
3 If maximum aperture is specified using  Non-
CPU lens data  (0 159), aperture value will be 
displayed in viewfinder and control panel.
4 Can be used only if lens focal length and  maximum aperture are specified using  Non-
CPU lens data  (0 159).
 Use spot or center-
weighted metering if desired results are not 
achieved.
5 For improved precision,  specify lens focal length 
and maximum aperture using  Non-CPU lens 
data  (0 159).
6 Can be used in mode  M at shutter speeds slower 
than flash sync speed by one step or more.
 7 Electronic rangefinder can not be used with  shifting or tilting. 8 Exposure determined 
by presetting lens 
aperture.
 In mode  A, preset aperture using lens 
aperture ring before performing AE lock and 
shifting lens.
 In mode  M, preset aperture using 
lens aperture ring and determine exposure 
before shifting lens.
9 Exposure compensation required when used  with AI 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5, AI 35–105mm f/3.5–
4.5, AI 35–135mm f/3.5–4.5, or AF-S 80–200mm 
f/2.8D.
 See teleconverter manual for details.
10 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or  faster.
11 Requires PK-12 or PK-13 auto extension ring.
 PB-6D may be required depending on camera 
orientation.
12 Use preset aperture.
 In mode  A, set aperture 
using focusing attachment before determining 
exposure and taking photograph.
• PF-4 Reprocopy Outfit  requires PA-4 Camera 
Holder.
Camera settingFocusModeMetering
Lens/accessoryAF
M (with electronic  rangefinder)
M
Auto and scene modes; P, S
A, M
aZ
b
3DColor
AI-, AI-modified, NIKKOR or Nikon Series E1— ✔2✔— ✔3—✔4✔5
Medical-NIKKOR 120mm f/4 — ✔✔—✔6—— —
Reflex-NIKKOR — — ✔— ✔3—— ✔5
PC-NIKKOR — ✔7✔— ✔8—— ✔
AI-type Teleconverter9— ✔10✔— ✔3—✔4✔5
PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment11— ✔10✔— ✔12—— ✔
Auto extension rings (PK-series 11A, 12, or 
13; PN-11) —
✔
10✔— ✔3—— ✔