Nikon D800 Tutorial: All the Functions, Settings, and Menus by Carlos Erban

[@sunseterat]

Dear Carlos Erban, This is my second viewing of your video, and I must say, I absolutely love it. Your patience in explaining the details really stands out. Many other videos assume viewers are already experts and rush through the content. Your video is a treasure trove of information, delivered at a comfortable, easy-to-follow pace. It's a refreshing change. I'm watching it a second time while experimenting with my camera, and I'm pleased to say that the pace remains perfectly suited for me to follow along and adjust settings on my own camera in real time. I want to express my gratitude for generously sharing your knowledge, time, and effort with us, your viewers. Your dedication is truly appreciated. Karl N.

[@CarlosErban]

Thanks I appreciate your comments!

[@One-si6pc]

I just starting using the D800. This video is straight to the point. This video is awesome!!! Loving my camera even more. Thanks!

[@gordonwatley2638]

Thanks for the great advice on the D800 this is my first full frame camera and I learned a lot.

[@coecovideo]

Hi there, at 10:31 in your video you can see on the display around the red little square ( focus point ) a bigger white frame. How can I remove that and leave only the focus point ? is a D800E. Thank you

[@CarlosErban]

@@coecovideo I sold my D800 several years ago but you should be able to remove it in the playback display options shown 10:14

[@coecovideo]

@@CarlosErban Thanks a lot, much appreciated

[@rapkheengx]

I’m trying the buttons but my camera doesn’t focus neither showing me the focus point, please help me on this

[@CarlosErban]

@@rapkheengx if the focus points don’t move then it’s probably locked. You should see at least one point otherwise you may to call Nikon tech support

[@rapkheengx]

@ yes, I do see one single point but if I press the autofocus change button it doesn’t change neither show me option to switch, if I look through the view finder the focus points doesn’t change if I try to change it and if I press the AF-ON button it doesn’t autofocus too

[@CarlosErban]

@ it’s probably an issue with the af button connection

[@rapkheengx]

@@CarlosErbanoh yes thank you I got it fixed, the lense mounting button was hanged on then I tried move the lense a little bit bit and it was back on the focus and everything was okay

[@otakt1452]

Thank you for taking time making this

[@Dinnival]

just got today my d800 and for sure your video helped me much . thank you for your time doing this my friend

[@WayneFleshman]

Love the video very, very useful!!! The 800 is my first real pro cam, shooting for over 20 years but never knew half of this stuff. Thank you so much for making this video and passing on this info. Thank You

[@daviddavis5631]

This was a great jump start for me as I just purchased a D800 to pair with my GH4. I'll be back for sure.

[@tury315]

Newbee here just bought the d800 really love it just the way it feel and feels like a tank. I got little scared due to all the settings it has but I'll learn quickly here watch this video, thank you and keep it coming.

[@MinFotograf]

Hello Carlos. Awesome video, really helpful. Min: 06:19 what is that rubber thing that you have on a view finder? I want to buy one, but cant find out what its called.

[@ivilxes]

Hi Stan, These are called eyecup.

[@MinFotograf]

ivilxes Thanks :)

[@CarlosErban]

this eyecup is Hoodman, but there are many that work just as well

[@freddyacosta2358]

😮 I thought I could never watch a 32 min video. Thank you it was very helpful. Just got myself a D800 but have purchased a couple of prime lenses in the past year. Time to shoot those awesome portraits and landscape photos 😬

[@Ebaybbq]

I have I to watch it at least one more time before I understand 50% of what he said, very detail explanation thank you very much

[@nigelstewart]

Thanks so much. I'm renting a D800 for the weekend and I'm excited to put it through some tests :) Great video.

[@tury315]

How did you get the the iso,qual,wb,and bkt buttons on top left of the camera to stay on that mode once you push the button? I have to leave it press to stay on that mode. Great video,keep it coming. Thanks

[@CarlosErban]

If you are having problems with auto-focus, I have video dedicated to this topic.It applies to all the new Nikon DSLRs (D7000, 7100, 600, 610, 800, 810, D4 & D4s).

[@skatwell1]

+Carlos Erban Would you please direct me to this video? Sue

[@CarlosErban]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/naq6dKN7ebCnpcU

[@skatwell1]

Thanks!

[@Scot_White]

At 13:04 you change your RAW recording setting from "Lossless compressed" to "Uncompressed". I can tell you that you basically doubled the file sizes of each of your images and you did not improve the quality of the photographs at all. The lossless compression algorithm used by Nikon is just that; lossless. When the image data is reconstructed by any software in order to view or edit the image, there is absolutely no difference in the data that is present. The one reason you might want to shoot uncompressed has to do with speed. Some say the camera (when using a very fast memory card) can move more images per second to the card if there is no need to run a compression algorithm. That's also debatable but, in any case, I thought you might like to know why your pictures went from 42 megs per shot to 70 megs per shot with no change in quality.

[@RickValasek]

Thanks for the explaination/observation. After I started watching this video, I realized that Carlos was making some decisions based on "what he heard" not on research.

[@CarlosErban]

Rick Valasek Scot White Scott: thanks for your explanation. I really appreciated it. Rick: after reading your comments, I did some more research. I was a disappointed that Nikon does not provide a good or virtually any explanation. After spending a couple of hours reading many forums and opinions, the vast majority agree with Scott, there is no difference between the two settings. Nikon says "virtually" no difference. I think if burst speed and memory size is an issue, I would definitely use lossless compressed. Prof. sports journalist photographers shoot jpg for this reason. However, if shooting landscapes, macros, product shots, headshots, or portraits, I would still prefer the uncompressed option even if there is "virtually" no difference, which is what I mostly use my D800.

[@chevypowertogo]

Scot White can the smaller Lossless compressed files still be edited in lightroom? Also what setiing depicks Lossless in the setings menu? i remember only seeing file Type =NeF and or? =dont remember Seeing a choice labled as " Lossless compressed "? or maybe there is and i just forgot? iv neglecting my D800 in the closet the rainy season of seattle now i'll almost have to get to know it all over again :/ :-

[@randyfritz1583]

chevypowertogo The d800 is set by default to the lossless compression setting, so you don't need to go switch over to it.But you can see were the setting is in the video here at 13.04. Yes, all of the formats are editable in lightroom.

[@chevypowertogo]

Thank you,.that was Vary helpful Randy,

[@herdelspace]

Thank you Carlo for your tutorial. Is very well understanding, and you have covered all the points. Thank you very much for your dedication.

[@williamc1156]

its primary function is to lock camera exposure and/or focus, instead of having your camera re-evaluate the light every time you recompose If you are using any of the camera modes like Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority. There are many cases where using this feature is very helpful. One example is when you photograph panoramas. It is extremely important to use exactly the same exposure from frame to frame in panoramic photography. Hope this may help you

[@vincentelliott7445]

Thank you for a very helpful video. Just one question ...On the D800 is it possible to shoot in Automatic ? For example, on a D90 camera you can turn the dial on the top of the camera to 'A' and it will shoot automatic. Is the D800 enabled to do this ? Thank you Carlos .

[@Youtubesux2200]

You Say around 4:05 that bracketing only goes in only one stop measure. That is incorrect, you can turn the sub dial clockwise to adjust the exposure. Just wanted to point that out.

[@CarlosErban]

Yes, you are right for less than 1 stop, what I meant is that you cannot set to 3 shots with 2 stop differences you have to shoot 5 shots 1 stop differences

[@rickwisephotography]

Great tutorial. One question, when you touch the BKT button the view stayed on but I need to hold the BKT button down in order to make changes. Is there a something I have to change on my set up?

[@CarlosErban]

if you hit it once, it should stay on

[@CarlosErban]

Thank you! I learn something new every day

[@TheWoollyMoose]

Fantastic! I learned SO MUCH in such a short amount of time. Thank you!!! I will definitely be watching your other videos!

[@CarlosErban]

Thanks, Wing. I could not have said it better. I would just add that you can assign different lock functions to the button.

[@dennissutton3767]

Thank you so much just bought one

[@haroldjohnson1451]

Very helpful thanks 😊 👍

[@ramakumar8460]

Hello Carlos, your tutorial was quite helpful, thank you very much.

[@viorelul]

What kind of wrist strap do you have mounted on the camera from the "Nikon D800 Tutorial" video?

[@CarlosErban]

Vello strap. You can find it in Amazon or B&H

[@CoolieMayhem]

Hi Carlos I need help with my D800 please help need to know how to set my camera setting i just got this camera a few days ago. I'm new to the game.

[@MrTacoma]

matrix metering?

[@pipigymnl]

Una pregunta Carlos, en lo que se refiere a calidad de foto en cuanto a nitidez y todo lo demás conviene comprar la nikon d800e en lugar de la d800, lei que la d800e no tiene ese filtro de paso alto que le resta nitidez a tus imagenes, otra pregunta seria que he leido que para obtener la mayor calidad con esta camara es mejor comprar los lentes N hechos para las full frame porque sino no estarias aprovechando la ventaja del sensor grande, es asi? es decir al sacar con la D800 con un lente 50mm 1.8 G (dx) la calidad de la foto no seria tan fantastica que con un lente N? muchas gracias !

[@CarlosErban]

en cuanto a maxima calidad (sharpness), la d800e es mejor, y en cuanto a lentes los "full frame" son los mas sharp, y los fijos "prime" son mas sharps aun. En cuanto a zooms los 2.8 full frame son los mejores por eso son mucho mas costosos

[@frederikvanreusel]

i would love to get a D800 but the lenses are too expensive

[@DragCityWeb]

on the LCD screen it has part of the display on even when I shut the camera off. Does any one know how to get everything to shut off on the LCD screen

[@TRAVELWP]

Excellent video. Very helpful indeed !

[@perfectimedia]

hello have try followed the setting but my problem is when i take a shot and when i zoom its doesnt look nice and sharpen pls kindly help out thanks

[@CarlosErban]

It could be an issue with the lens, focus, or depth of field. Go to a place with good light, set your camera in aperture priority, aperture at f 8, ISO 400, so your shutter speed is at least 1/125 or higher. Set single point focus, point in the middle, then shoot at a packaged product such soda or anything with text. If it is sharp, then there is nothing wrong with your camera. It could be how your autofocus or depth of field when you are shooting wide f 2.8 or lower. Also, don't full zoom. For example, if your lens is 70-300, go up to 275 and compare vs. 300 mm. Some lenses are not sharp at full zoom. Finally it could be motion blur, try shooting with shutter speed of at least 1/125, if zoomed at 250 mm, then try 1/250 sec (1 over the zoomed)

[@deepopro3809]

Thanks very much for this review, caveman people like me appreciate it very much. I've got few questions, I'm kind of lost and I really could use some advice. I've got a Nikon D800 and I'm planning to shoot a low light music video, I want to use slow motion for some of the images so ideally I guess 1920x1080 60fps will be ideal. Does this camera have this option? If not, which one would you recommend me? I've watch few tutorials about it and apparently every time you change your image area settings (FX, 1.2X, DX or 5:4), you should have new options for frame size in movie settings but that's not the case on my camera, I always have the same options ( 1920x1080 30fps to 1080x 720 25fps). No matter which crop option I use, my frame size options does not give me any extras ones as I've seen on other videos. Someone told me I may have some settings activated that may been causing the options not to appear, any ideas? Thanks for your time! ... and I apologies for my bad english. Thanks again!.

[@blackie75]

I'm fairly sure I did wanna see some of those pictures?

[@markpianoman]

I love my Black Rapid Sport shoulder strap....it was rather expensive at $69, but it is very well made and works great!

[@georgeglendupuy2677]

Hey Guz H,, just noticed you got the same lens I am getting next month for my D800, can I mask how you like it so far??? GGD....

[@peteco480]

Sir: I can´t format memory card by menu..just by mode way...is it normal?

[@chevypowertogo]

#1When you Mention the SD = Standard mode right above the ISO Icon what do you push? or what button to Change SD / Standard? #2what What Options does it Provide? example does it offer " Vivid "? and or Custom? So On and so Forth? Thank You Carlos,

[@CarlosErban]

Shooting menu, set picture controls or top of ISO button there is Qual (Image Quality) button

[@safeermufti1219]

when I set my d 800 camera for raw + jpeg and have two cards what I get is only jpeg pictures on both cards. what wrong am I doing. thanks Safeer

[@CarlosErban]

very strange, make sure in the shooting menu, secondary slot is set correctly. You can always reset the camera, but use as last resource

[@thomastupple4271]

Thank you for posting this, Carlos. This is the first time I've seen something informative on the information panel on the back. I have a couple questions please. First, is it possible to flip up the back viewer so that you can look down at it from above, and compose the image while holding the camera down near your waist, like on a Rolliflex? Second, is there a way to create double exposures with the D800?

[@CarlosErban]

on question 1, the D800 has fixed viewfinder (I wish it would move too). The second question I am not sure what you mean by double exposure. You can bracket exposures

[@russjohnson3929]

Fantastic Video. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AhmedPress]

Hi dear. could you help me please ! i have nikon d800E but i had been problem in the 51 focus points ... there were not appear in the view finder.. Thanks

[@CarlosErban]

you can do a reset, or set AF-S, single point, all in manual mode, make sure it is not locked. if you cannot see the focus point and move it, then I would take it to Nikon authorized dealer

[@AhmedPress]

Thanks so much dear !

[@photographerswithoutborder7302]

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[@CarlosErban]

I could not find anything in any of the menus. Please call Nikon and let me know so that I can learn as well.

[@evieliao]

thank you for such useful tutorial!

[@CarlosErban]

Vello strap. You can find it in Amazon or B&H

[@hernanvanegas3192]

Great tool, congratulations.

[@haneefakarrim3689]

Okay I have gone over and over trying to figure out how he got the menu settings to display on the screen. Anyone take me through that.

[@CarlosErban]

just click the menu button on the back of the camera. May be I misunderstand your question

[@CarlosErban]

I also just added a new video on the autofocus system. I will post another video on metering and exposure soon.

[@GarryBeadle1]

thanks for the video learnt a few things about my D800E i think i need a degree in it to get the best out of it

[@mamdouhfathy4995]

Excellent, thank you very much

[@arevir68rivera]

Gracias, Carlos! =)

[@vanessayangma23]

Thank you very much for the tutorial

[@MrSoarman]

well I learned a few thing, but still don'rt know the AE-L AF-L button is for, guess read the book.

[@CarlosErban]

Hi, if you are new, I recommend you watch the video of the D7000. I explain all the basic functions such as auto-focus, exposure, etc. You can then watch the videos on the D800 where I show the settings and go through through the menu. I also recommend you watch the video on Wireless Commander Creative Lighting System. I will be making more videos explaining each subject in detail such as: metering and autofocus modes

[@ravisethi9811045687]

fantastic

[@simoesc]

See the Tutorial from Snapchick "Nikon D800 Custom Settings Menu" at 22:00 youll find the answer Best regards from Portugal

[@extendedp1]

Thanks!

[@CarlosErban]

by default, it should stay on when you press it once, let me do a little research to see if the there is something in the menus and get back to you; otherwise, you can call Nikon USA customer support, and they will help you.

[@anilabbaraju1]

Thanks for ur vedio

[@曹乐-u2d]

very useful

[@markpianoman]

I would have long bought the D800 if it had the dual (same) SD card slots like the D7000 and D7100.

[@obscurazone]

CF cards write much faster than SD cards. I'd rather have 2x CD slots in the D800, but as it is...it works great.

[@davejones4740]

The only thing i want is: control, meter what i want, keep that exposure then recompose the shot and shoot. That's all i need. Overcomplicated...

[@whitefang1957]

9 stops???? No 9 exposers

[@Zambe80]

Carlos: 13:00 If lossless means lossless, you're not losing any data using "lossless compressed" instead of uncompressed. You're just wasting space :)

[@CarlosErban]

As Nikon states there "virtually" no difference

[@budiutomo1618]

Indonesia language pleas ......

[@TomZentra]

I love Nikon's cameras, but Nikon has the most horrible menu system.