Installing NX Studio

You will need an Internet connection when installing NX Studio. Visit the Nikon website for the latest information, including system requirements.

  • Download the latest NX Studio installer from the website below and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
    https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
  • Note that you may be unable to download pictures from the camera using earlier versions of NX Studio.

Copying Pictures to a Computer Using NX Studio

See online help for detailed instructions.

  1. Connect the camera to the computer.

    After turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory card is inserted, connect the supplied USB cable as shown.

    Using a Card Reader

    Pictures can also be copied from a memory card inserted in a third-party card reader. You should however check that the card is compatible with the card reader.

  2. Turn the camera on.

    • The Nikon Transfer 2 component of NX Studio will start. Nikon Transfer 2 image transfer software is installed as part of NX Studio.
    • If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.
    • If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically, launch NX Studio and click the “Import” icon.
  3. Click Start Transfer.

    Pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer.

  4. Turn the camera off.

    Disconnect the USB cable when transfer is complete.

Windows 10 and Windows 8.1

Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 may display an AutoPlay prompt when the camera is connected.

Click the dialog and then click Nikon Transfer 2 to select Nikon Transfer 2.

macOS

If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically, confirm that the camera is connected and then launch Image Capture (an application that comes with macOS) and select Nikon Transfer 2 as the application that opens when the camera is detected.

Caution: Transferring Videos

Do not attempt to transfer videos from the memory card while it is inserted in a camera of a different make or model. Doing so could result in the videos being deleted without being transferred.

Cautions: Connecting to Computers

  • Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress.
  • Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. Be sure also to keep the connectors straight when disconnecting the cable.
  • Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting a cable.
  • To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged.

USB Hubs

Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. Connect the camera to a pre-installed USB port.

Printing Photographs

Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer connected directly to the camera.

Connecting the Printer

Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle.

When the camera and printer are turned on, a welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge playback display.

Selecting Photographs for Printing

NEF (RAW) photographs (0 Image Quality) can not be selected for printing. JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) images can be created using the NEF (RAW) processing option in the retouch menu (0 NEF (RAW) Processing).

Printing Via Direct USB Connection

Be sure the battery is fully charged or use an optional AC adapter and power connector. When taking photographs to be printed via direct USB connection, set Color space to sRGB (0 Color Space).

Printing Pictures One at a Time

  1. Display the desired picture.

    Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X (T) button to zoom in on the current frame (press K to exit zoom). To view six pictures at a time, press the W (Z) button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press the X (T) button to display the highlighted picture full frame.

  2. Adjust printing options.

    Press J to display the following items, then press 1 or 3 to highlight an item and press 2 to view options (only options supported by the current printer are listed; to use the default option, select Printer default). After selecting an option, press J to return to the printer settings menu.

  3. Start printing.

    Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.

Printing Multiple Pictures

  1. Display the PictBridge menu.

    Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display.

  2. Choose an option.

    Highlight one of the following options and press 2.

    • Print select: Select pictures for printing. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures (to display the current picture full screen, press and hold the X/T button) and, keeping the W (Z) button pressed, press 1 or 3 to choose the number of prints (maximum 99). To deselect a picture, set the number of prints to zero.
    • Select date: Print one copy of all the pictures taken on a selected date. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a date and press 2 to select or deselect. To view the pictures taken on the selected date, press W (Z). Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures, or press and hold X (T) to view the current picture full screen. Press W (Z) again to return to the date selection dialog.
    • Index print: To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card, proceed to Step 3. Note that if the memory card contains more than 256 pictures, only the first 256 images will be printed. A warning will be displayed if the page size selected in Step 3 is too small for an index print.
  3. Adjust printing options.

    Adjust printer settings as described in Step 2 of “Printing Pictures One at a Time” (0 Printing Pictures One at a Time).

  4. Start printing.

    Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.

Viewing Photographs on TV

The optional High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (0 Other Accessories) or a type C HDMI cable (available separately from third-party suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable.

Connect to camera

Connect to high-definition device
(choose cable with connector for HDMI device)

Tune the device to the HDMI channel, then turn the camera on and press the K button. During playback, images will be displayed on the television screen. Volume can be adjusted using television controls; the camera controls can not be used.

HDMI Options

The HDMI option in the setup menu (0 HDMI) controls output resolution and other advanced HDMI options.

Output Resolution

Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device. If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select the appropriate format.

Advanced

Television Playback

Use of an AC adapter and power connector (available separately) is recommended for extended playback. If the edges of photographs are not visible in the television display, select 95% for HDMI > Advanced > Output display size (0 Advanced).

Slide Shows

The Slide show option in the playback menu can be used for automated playback (0 Slide Show).

HDMI and Live View

When the camera is connected via an HDMI cable, HDMI displays can be used for live view photography and movie recording.

Using Third-Party Recording Devices

The following settings are recommended when using third-party recorders:

  • HDMI > Advanced > Output display size: 100%
  • HDMI > Advanced > Live view on-screen display: Off