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1 J5 Model Name: N1407 To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: D This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera.
Touch Controls 0 ii Table of Contents 0 iii s Introduction z Taking and Viewing Photographs y Recording and Viewing Movies R Other Shooting Modes t More on Photography T Wi-Fi I More on Playback Q Connections o The Playback Menu i The Shooting Menu g The Setup Menu n Technical Notes 0 1 0 33 0 42 0 58 0 94 0 114 0 125 0 140 0 149 0 158 0 193 0 202 i
Touch Controls Touch controls can be used for photography and a variety of other operations (0 16). Photographs Viewing 2/12 Shooting 3/12 4/12 Playback Zoom/ Thumbnail Playback Movies Focus Playback In addition to the functions listed above, touch controls can be used to adjust settings and navigate the menus.
Table of Contents Touch Controls .............................................................................. ii For Your Safety ............................................................................. ix Notices........................................................................................... xii Wireless ...................................................................................... xviii Introduction 1 Before You Begin..............................................................
Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes ......................................67 P Programmed Auto............................................................................67 S Shutter-Priority Auto........................................................................68 A Aperture-Priority Auto ....................................................................69 M Manual .................................................................................................
Wi-Fi 114 What Wi-Fi Can Do for You......................................................114 Wireless Security .......................................................................115 Connecting via Wi-Fi.................................................................118 Android and iOS: Connecting via SSID ......................................118 Android: Connecting via NFC........................................................119 Uploading Photos to a Smart Device ..................................
The Playback Menu 149 Selecting Multiple Images.............................................................. 151 Rotate Tall .................................................................................. 152 Sequence Display Options...................................................... 152 Protect ........................................................................................ 152 D-Lighting .................................................................................. 153 Resize ........
Interval Timer Shooting ...........................................................181 Optical VR ...................................................................................183 Electronic VR (Movies)..............................................................183 Focus Mode ................................................................................184 Manual Focus ......................................................................................186 AF-Area Mode ............................
Technical Notes 202 Optional Accessories ............................................................... 202 Approved Memory Cards ............................................................... 203 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter ..................... 204 Storage and Cleaning .............................................................. 206 Storage.................................................................................................. 206 Cleaning....................................
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnA This ings before using this Nikon product.
A Do not remain in contact with the camera, A Do not touch the moving parts of the lens. battery, or charger for extended periods while the devices are on or in use. Parts of the device become hot. Leaving the device in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns. A Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire.
• The battery may be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. A Use appropriate cables. When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations.
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Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and lens accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing.
Wireless This product, which contains encryption software developed in the United States, is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations and may not be exported or re-exported to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. The following countries are currently subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions.
Notices for Customers in Canada This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices.
Notice for Customers in Algeria This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Co-location This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
sIntroduction Before You Begin Before using your camera for the first time, confirm that the package contains the items listed in the User’s Manual.
Parts of the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body s 1 2 3 4 5 19 18 17 16 15 6 5 7 8 9 22 14 13 12 1 Command dial .........................37, 67, 68, 70, 186, 236 2 Movie-record button ........... 43, 53, 56 3 Shutter-release button .................39, 45, 77, 82, 84, 89 4 Mode dial............................................
The Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 3 11 4 5 6 12 s 13 7 8 14 9 10 1 Tilting monitor .................... 4, 125, 196 7 Power connector cover 2 F (Wi-Fi) button .....................118, 121 for optional power connector......204 3 K (playback) button ............37, 86, 93 8 Battery-chamber/ 4 G (menu) button .......................... 9 memory card slot cover... 23, 25, 204 5 Multi selector......................................... 8 9 Battery-chamber/memory card slot J (OK) button.....................
The Monitor 1 2 34 s 5 6 7 8 9 1011 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 1 Shooting mode ..................................... 6 20 “k” (appears when memory remains 2 Live image control..............................94 for over 1000 exposures) .................32 Creative mode ....................................58 21 Number of exposures remaining....32 Best moment capture Number of shots remaining selection ................................
A Recording Area The area recorded when electronic vibration reduction (0 183) is in effect during movie recording is shown by a frame in the shooting display.
The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes: s Mode dial C Auto mode (0 33): Let the camera pick the settings for photographs and movies. a Sports mode (0 74): The camera takes pictures continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed. Choose for sporting events and other scenes with fast-moving subjects. w Creative mode (0 58): Use special effects or match settings to the scene.
t, u, v, and w modes (0 67): Control shutter speed and aperture for advanced photographic effects.
The Multi Selector The multi selector and J button are used to adjust settings and navigate the camera menus. s Multi selector Settings: & Access the & (feature) menu, a context-sensitive menu listing options for shooting or playback (0 11). Menu navigation: 1 Move cursor up. Select highlighted item. Settings: C View continuous shooting/self-timer menu (0 74, 97, 99). Settings: E View exposure compensation menu (0 101). Menu navigation: 4 Return to previous menu.
The G Button Most shooting, playback, setup, and Wi-Fi options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button s Tabs Choose from the following menus: D Playback menu (0 149) C w P S A M a v u z Shooting menu (0 158) B Setup menu (0 193) v Wi-Fi menu (0 114) Menu options Options in current menu. Slider shows position in current menu. A Using the Menus The items listed may vary with camera settings. Items displayed in gray are not currently available.
❚❚ Using the Menus Use the multi selector (0 8) to navigate the playback, shooting, setup, and Wi-Fi menus. s Multi selector 1 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to highlight tabs and press 2 to position the cursor in the highlighted menu. 2 Select an item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight menu items and press 2 to view options for the highlighted item. 3 Select an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired option and press J to select.
The & (Feature) Menu To display the feature menu and adjust camera settings or access playback options, press & (feature) on the multi selector. s & menu (shooting mode) & menu (playback) 1 Select an item. Use the multi selector to highlight an item and press J to display options (to exit the & menu, press the shutterrelease button halfway as described on page 39 or highlight 1 and press J). 2 Select an option. Highlight the desired option or value and press J to select.
A The & Menu The & menu is context-sensitive: its contents vary with camera settings or the type of image displayed; options that are currently unavailable are shown in gray. The & menu is not available in auto or sports mode. A & Menu Touch Controls s 12 Items in the & menu can also be selected by tapping the monitor.
The Function (Fn) Button The Fn button can be used for quick recall of frequently-used settings during shooting.
Tilting the Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below. Normal use: The monitor is normally used in storage position. s Low-angle shots: Tilt the monitor up to frame shots with the camera close to the ground. Once in the low-angle position, the monitor can be further lowered. High-angle shots: Tilt the monitor down to frame shots while holding the camera over your head.
Self-portraits (0 108): Reverse the monitor to select self-portrait mode. s D Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits of the hinges. Do not use force. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the camera or monitor. If the camera is mounted on a tripod, care should be taken to ensure that the monitor does not contact the tripod. Do not touch the area to the rear of the monitor. Failure to observe this precaution could cause product malfunction.
Using the Touch Screen The touch-sensitive monitor supports the following operations: Tap Tap the monitor. s Flick Flick a finger a short distance across the monitor. Slide Slide a finger over the monitor. Stretch/Pinch Place two fingers on the monitor and move them apart or pinch them together.
D The Touch Screen The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond when covered with third-party protective films or when touched with fingernails or gloved hands. Do not use excessive force or touch the screen with sharp objects. D Using the Touch Screen The touch screen may not respond as expected if you attempt to operate it while leaving your palm or another finger resting on it in second location.
Tap highlighted icons to view settings and tap icons or sliders to change (the items available vary with camera settings). Tap 0 to save changes and exit, or tap 2 to exit to the previous display without saving changes. Adjust settings s A Tap Shooting Options Tap shooting options can be adjusted by tapping the icon shown at right (0 111). ❚❚ Viewing Pictures The touch screen can be used for the following playback operations. View other images Flick left or right to view other images.
Zoom in Use stretch and pinch gestures to zoom in and out and slide to scroll. You can also double-tap a picture in full-frame playback to zoom in and double-tap again to exit zoom (0 131). View thumbnails To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view (0 129), use a pinch gesture in full-frame playback. Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 9, or 16 frames. View other months Flick left or right to view other months in the calendar display (0 130).
Choose a menu Tap a menu icon to choose a menu. Select items/ adjust settings Tap menu items to display options and tap icons or sliders to change. Tap 2 to exit to the previous display without changing settings. s ❚❚ The & Menu The touch screen can be used to adjust settings in the & menu. Select items/ adjust settings 20 Tap menu items to display options and tap icons or sliders to change. Tap 0 to save changes and exit, or tap 2 to exit to the previous display without changing settings.
First Steps 1 Attach the camera strap. Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets. s 2 Charge the battery. Insert the battery into the charger q and plug the charger in w. An exhausted battery fully charges in about two hours and 30 minutes. Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is complete. Battery charging Charging complete A The Plug Adapter Depending on the country or region of purchase, a plug adapter may be supplied with the charger.
D The Battery and Charger s Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ix–xi and 207– 210 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F); failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance.
3 Insert the battery and a memory card. The camera stores pictures on microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards (available separately; 0 203). Before inserting the battery or memory cards, check that they are in the correct orientation. Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side, slide the battery in until it latches, and then slide in the memory card until it clicks into place.
D Inserting and Removing Batteries and Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards. Note that the battery and memory cards may be hot after use; observe due caution when removing the battery and memory cards.
A Removing Batteries and Memory Cards After turning the camera off, confirm that the memory card access lamp (0 3) is off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To remove the battery, first release it by pressing the orange battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow and then remove the battery by hand. s To remove a memory card, first press the card in to eject it (q); the card can then be removed by hand (w).
4 Attach a lens. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM.
Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place. s If the lens supports vibration reduction (VR), vibration reduction can be controlled from the camera (0 183). A Detaching the Lens Be sure the lens is retracted before removal. To remove the lens, turn the camera off, then press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap, the rear lens cap, and, if applicable, the front lens cap.
5 Turn the camera on. s Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. The power lamp will briefly light green and the monitor will turn on. If the lens is equipped with a front lens cap, remove the cap before shooting. If a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM lens is attached, the lens will automatically extend when the camera is turned on and retract when the camera is turned off. A Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off, rotate the power switch again. The monitor will turn off.
A Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons The camera will turn on automatically when the retractable lens barrel lock is released; in addition, if the view through the lens is displayed or the monitor is off, the camera will turn off when the lens barrel is locked (in the case of 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 and 1 NIKKOR VR 30–110mm f/3.8–5.6 lenses, firmware version 1.
7 Set the clock. Use the multi selector and J button (0 8) to set the time and date. Note that the camera uses a 24-hour clock. s Press 4 or 2 to highlight time zone and press J. Press 1 or 3 to highlight date format and press J. Press 1 or 3 to highlight daylight Press 4 or 2 to highlight items saving time option and press J. and press 1 or 3 to change. Press J to exit to shooting display when setup is complete.
A The Camera Clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary. The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional power connector and AC adapter (0 204). Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month.
8 Check the battery level and memory card capacity. Check the battery level and number Battery level of exposures remaining in the monitor. ❚❚ Battery Level Display s Description Battery fully charged or partially discharged; NO ICON level shown by L or K icon in detailed display (0 196). Low battery. Ready fully-charged battery or H prepare to charge battery. Cannot take pictures. Battery exhausted; Insert fully-charged shutter-release battery. disabled. Insert charged battery.
zTaking and Viewing Photographs This chapter describes how to take, view, and delete photographs in auto and creative mode. Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode) Follow the steps below to take photographs in auto mode, a “point-and-shoot” mode in which the camera automatically detects the subject type and adjusts settings according to the subject and situation. z 1 Turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. 2 Select C mode. Rotate the mode dial to C (auto).
3 Ready the camera. Hold the camera securely with both hands, being careful not to obstruct the lens, AF-assist illuminator, or microphone. Rotate the camera as shown at lower right when taking pictures in “tall” (portrait) orientation. z Shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of the built-in flash (0 102) or a tripod is recommended. 4 Frame the photograph. Position your subject in the center of the frame.
6 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. Pictures can also be taken using touch controls. Tap a subject anywhere in the frame to focus and release the shutter. After the shutter is released, the memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds (the photo will automatically clear from the display when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway).
A The Framing Grid A framing grid can be displayed by selecting On for Display > Grid display in the setup menu (0 196). A See Also z 36 See page 197 for information on silencing the beep that sounds when the camera focuses or the shutter is released.
Viewing Photographs Press K to display your most recent photograph full frame in the monitor (fullframe playback). K button z Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to view additional pictures. You can also scroll through pictures by flicking left or right (0 18). To zoom in on the center of the current image, rotate the command dial to the right (0 131).
Deleting Pictures To delete the current picture, press O. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered. 1 Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page. 2 Press O. z A confirmation dialog will be displayed. O button 3 Delete the photograph. Press O again to delete the picture and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the picture.
A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Focus: Press halfway Shoot: Press the rest of the way down z A Taking Several Photographs in Succession You can take additional photographs without refocusing by keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway between shots.
A Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph. During movie recording with the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5– 5.6 PD-ZOOM, the zoom rate is unaffected by the speed with which the ring is rotated. Zoom in Zoom out z Zoom ring If you are using a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–100mm f/4.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM lens (available separately), slide the power drive zoom switch to T to zoom in and to W to zoom out.
A Deleting Multiple Pictures The Delete option in the playback menu (0 134) can be used to delete all or selected pictures. A See Also For information on toggling photo info on or off, see page 196.
yRecording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies 1 Turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. y 2 Choose a shooting mode. Rotate the mode dial to any of the positions shown at right. 3 Frame the opening shot. Frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the display. A The 0 Icon A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.
4 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to begin recording. A recording indicator, the time elapsed, and the time available are displayed while recording is in progress. A Audio Recording Be careful not to cover the microphone and note that the built-in microphone may record sounds made by the camera or lens. Except when recording slowmotion movies in advanced movie mode, the camera focuses continuously; to avoid recording focus noise, select Single AF for Focus mode in the movie menu (0 184).
❚❚ Choosing a Shooting Mode The features available in each mode are listed below. C w y Choose this mode to record HD movies while leaving the camera in charge of Auto mode (0 33) choosing settings. The camera automatically adjusts settings according to the subject and situation. Record HD movies with the selected effect.
Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a photograph without interrupting movie recording. Photographs taken during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 3 : 2. A Taking Photographs During Movie Recording y Up to 20 photographs can be taken with each movie shot. Please note that photographs can not be taken with slow-motion, 4K, or timelapse movies in advanced movie mode.
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 37). Press the J button or tap the M icon to start playback. 1 icon/Length y Current position/total length M icon Volume Guide The following operations can be performed: To Use Pause Play Advance/ rewind Adjust volume Return to full-frame playback 46 J Description Pause playback; the current position is shown at the top of the display. Playback can also be paused by tapping the monitor.
Deleting Movies To delete the current movie, press O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the movie and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the movie. Note that once deleted, movies can not be recovered.
A See Also See page 156 for information on trimming unwanted footage from movies. For information on the frame size and frame rate options available for HD movies, see page 165.
v Advanced Movie Options Advanced movie mode can be used not only to shoot HD movies, but also to record movies with a variety of effects. The following options can be accessed by pressing & and selecting Advanced movie in the & (feature) menu. y 0 HD movie z 4K movie 8 Time-lapse movie y Slow motion Record HD movies in the exposure mode of your choice (0 161). Record movies at a frame size of 3840 × 2160 pixels and a frame rate of 15 fps.
Record silent jump-cut movies. Recording pauses every other second for a drop-frame effect. 2 Jump cut Recording Playback 3 4-second movie Record a 4-second movie clip. A Adjusting Focus During Recording y To change focus during recording, tap the desired subject in the display. The camera will display the new focus area and adjust focus. A 4K Movies 4K movies can be viewed on a computer and edited using ViewNX-i, the latest version of which is available for download from the website listed below.
A The & (Feature) Menu (0 11) Pressing & in advanced movie mode displays the items listed below. The items available vary with the type of movie selected (0 49). 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Shooting mode ..................................... 6 2 Advanced movie .................................49 Exposure mode .................................161 3 Shutter speed ............................... 68, 70 4 Aperture......................................... 69, 70 5 ISO sensitivity ....................................
Filming Time-Lapse Movies When Time-lapse movie is selected in v (advanced movie) mode, the camera automatically takes photos at selected intervals to create a silent time-lapse movie. 1 Select advanced movie mode. Rotate the mode dial to v. y 2 Select Time-lapse movie. Press & (feature) on the multi selector to display the & menu. Highlight Advanced movie and press J to display advanced movie options, then highlight Time-lapse movie and press J. 3 Choose the interval between shots.
4 Enable or disable exposure lock. Highlight AE lock in the & menu and press J to display the following exposure lock options. Highlight the desired option and press J. • AE-L (On): Exposure for the time-lapse movie is locked at the value metered at the start of recording. • OFF: Exposure is metered separately for each frame. y 5 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. 6 Start filming. Press the movie-record button to start filming.
A Time-Lapse Movies Use of a tripod is recommended. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, use an optional AC adapter and power connector or charge the battery before recording. The camera will not turn off automatically during recording (0 28), but if the interval between shots is 30 s when the camera is operating on battery power, the monitor will turn off and the power lamp will flash green. For consistent coloration, choose a white balance setting other than v (auto, 0 167).
Filming Slow-Motion Movies Silent slow-motion movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3 can be recorded by selecting Slow motion in v (advanced movie) mode. Slow-motion movies are recorded at 400 fps and play back at about 30 fps. 1 Select advanced movie mode. Rotate the mode dial to v. y 2 Select Slow motion. Press & (feature) on the multi selector to display the & menu. Highlight Advanced movie and press J to display advanced movie options, then highlight Slow motion and press J. 3 Frame the opening shot.
4 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. 5 Start filming. y Press the movie-record button to begin filming. A recording indicator, the time elapsed, and the time available are displayed while recording is in progress. The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the display; face detection (0 40) is not avail- Movie-record button able and focus and exposure can not Recording indicator/ time elapsed be adjusted. Time available 6 End filming.
A Frame Rate and Playback Length The frame rate for slow-motion movies can be selected using the Slow motion option in the & menu; the faster the frame rate, the smaller the frame size. Frame size Bit rate 1 (pixels) 120 fps 1280 × 720 12 Mbps 400 fps 800 × 296 3 Mbps 1200 fps 400 × 144 1 Mbps Option Maximum length (shooting) 1 3 seconds Maximum length (playback) 1, 2 12 seconds 40 seconds 120 seconds 1 All figures are approximate.
ROther Shooting Modes The camera offers a choice of modes that can be used to match settings to the subject or situation, take photos using special effects, control shutter speed and aperture, help with hard-totime shots, or combine photos with brief movie vignettes. w Choosing a Creative Mode Choose creative mode to match settings to the subject or situation or take photos using special effects. 1 Select w mode. R Rotate the mode dial to w (creative). 2 Choose an option.
Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation Choose a creative mode according to the subject or situation: Option Pop (P) Retro (Q) High-contrast monochrome (R) Nostalgic sepia (S) HDR (5) Description Shoot bright, vivid pictures. Choose for a faded, retro effect. Use the & (feature) menu (0 61) to choose a hue from red and yellow. Shoot in high-contrast black-and-white. Shoot in sepia for an antique look. Photograph high-contrast scenes (0 62). Shoot photographs with a soft filter effect.
Option R 60 Description Alter color saturation and reduce peripheral illumination for a toy camera effect. The following options are available in the & menu (0 61): Toy camera effect (7) • Saturation: Choose from H (high), I (normal), and J (low). • Vignetting: Choose the amount of vignetting from U (high), V (normal), and W (low). Cross screen (T) Add starburst effects to light sources. Create the effect of a fisheye lens.
A The & (Feature) Menu (0 11) Pressing & in creative mode displays the items listed below. The items available vary with the option selected for creative mode (0 59). 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Shooting mode ..................................... 6 2 Creative .................................................58 3 Shutter speed ............................... 68, 70 4 Aperture......................................... 69, 70 5 ISO sensitivity ....................................172 6 AF-area mode ......................
HDR Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR (high dynamic range). Each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed, the camera takes two shots in quick succession and combines them to preserve details in highlights and shadows in high-contrast scenes; the built-in flash does not fire. Some time may be required to process the pictures; the final photograph will be displayed when processing is complete.
Easy Panorama Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas. During shooting, the camera focuses using auto-area AF (0 188); face detection (0 40) is not available. Exposure compensation (0 101) can be used, but the built-in flash will not fire. 1 Set focus and exposure. Frame the start of the panorama and press the shutter-release button halfway. Guides will appear in the display. 2 Start shooting. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down and then lift your finger from the button.
An example of how to pan the camera is shown below. Without changing your position, pan the camera in a steady curve either horizontally or vertically. Time the pan according to the option selected for Image size in the shooting menu: about 15 seconds are needed to complete the pan when A Normal panorama is selected, about 30 seconds when B Wide panorama is selected. R A Panoramas High-distortion wide-angle lenses may fail to produce the desired results.
❚❚ Viewing Panoramas Panoramas can be viewed by pressing J when a panorama is displayed full frame (0 37). The start of the panorama will be displayed with the smallest dimension filling the display and the camera will then scroll through the picture in the original pan direction. Guide The following operations can be performed: To Use Pause Play Advance/ rewind Return to full-frame playback J R Description Pause playback. A navigation window will appear at the bottom of the display.
Selective Color Take black-and-white pictures in which one hue appears in a color. 1 Choose Select color. Press & to display the & (feature) menu, then highlight Select color and press J. 2 Choose a color. R Use the multi selector to choose a color and press J. 3 Take pictures. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take pictures. Only the selected hue will appear in color; all other hues will be recorded in shades of gray.
Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. Choose a mode and adjust settings according to your creative intent. P Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.
S Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion. Fast shutter speed (1/1600 s) R Slow shutter speed (1 s) ❚❚ Choosing a Shutter Speed Rotate the command dial to choose from shutter speeds between 30 s and 1/16,000 s.
A Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers) reduce depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject. Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing out details in the background and foreground.
M Manual In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. R ❚❚ Choosing Shutter Speed and Aperture Adjust shutter speed and aperture with reference to the exposure indicator (0 71). Rotate the command dial to adjust shutter speed and the multi selector to adjust aperture: rotate the control to the right for faster shutter speeds or Command dial smaller apertures (higher f-numbers), to the left for slower shutter speeds and larger apertures (lower f-numbers).
A The Exposure Indicator When shutter speeds other than “Bulb” are selected, the exposure indicator shows whether the photograph would be underor over-exposed at current settings. Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV A ISO Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M Modes) When an “auto” option is selected for ISO sensitivity (0 172), the camera will automatically adjust sensitivity within the selected range if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed or aperture.
Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) Select a shutter speed of “Bulb” for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. The shutter remains open while the shutterrelease button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod. 1 Ready the camera. R Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. To prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete, use a fully charged battery or an optional AC adapter and power connector.
3 Open the shutter. After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the exposure is complete. 4 Close the shutter. Take your finger off the shutter-release button. Shooting ends automatically after about two minutes. Note that some time may be required to record long exposures.
a Photographing Subjects in Motion (Sports Mode) Choose a (sports) mode for sporting events and other scenes with fast-moving subjects. The camera takes pictures continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed (0 97). 1 Select sports mode. Rotate the mode dial to a. Display release mode options. R 2 Press 4 (C) to display release mode options. 3 Select a frame rate. Highlight the desired frame rate and press J.
A The & (Feature) Menu The & menu is not available. A Sports Mode The camera uses single-point (0 188), continuous-servo autofocus (0 184). The flash, AF-assist illuminator, face priority (0 191), and image review (0 195) turn off automatically. D Burst Photography While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the memory card access lamp will light (0 35). Depending on shooting conditions and memory card write speed, recording may continue for some time after shooting ends.
u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture) Choose a shot from 20 frames recorded to temporary storage shortly before or after the shutter is released (Active Selection), choose the moment to release the shutter as the scene plays back in slow motion (slow view), or let the camera choose the best shot based on composition and movement (Smart Photo Selector).
2 Choose Active Selection. Press & (feature) to display the & menu. Highlight Best moment capture and press J, then highlight Active Selection and press J. 3 Frame the photograph. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame. R 4 Begin buffering photographs. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 34). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer.
5 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The 20 frames recorded to the buffer in the moments before and after the shutterrelease button was pressed all the way down will be copied to temporary storage, and an indicator will appear at the top of the display. 6 Select up to 20 frames.
A On Release, Record The On release, record option in the & (feature) menu is used to choose the frames copied from the buffer to temporary storage when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. The camera captures the 20 preceding frames. Preceding frames Preceding and following Shutter release button fully pressed The camera captures the 10 preceding frames and 10 following frames.
A The & (feature) Menu (0 11) Pressing & in best moment capture mode displays the items listed below. The items available vary with the mode selected (0 76, 81, 83). 1 2 3 4 5 6 R 80 A Best Moment Capture Mode 1 Shooting mode ..................................... 6 2 Best moment capture........................ 76 Exposure mode .................................161 3 Shutter speed ............................... 68, 70 4 Aperture......................................... 69, 70 5 ISO sensitivity ......
Choosing Your Moment (Slow View) When slow view is selected in u (best moment capture) mode, the camera captures a short sequence of still images and plays them back in slow motion so that you can choose the precise moment for a photograph. 1 Select u mode. Rotate the mode dial to u (best moment capture). 2 Select Slow view. R Press & (feature) to display the & menu. Highlight Best moment capture and press J, then highlight Slow view and press J. 3 Frame the photograph.
4 Press the shutter-release button halfway. After focusing, the camera will record 20 frames to a temporary memory buffer. It will then slowly play them back in a continuous loop while the Progress indicator shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway. A & icon is displayed in the monitor. R 82 When the desired frame is displayed, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to record the current frame and discard the remaining images.
Letting the Camera Choose the Moment (Smart Photo Selector) The Smart Photo Selector helps you capture a fleeting expression on the face of a portrait subject or other hard-to-time shots such as group photos in party scenes. Each time the shutter is released, the camera automatically selects the best shot and four best shot candidates based on composition and motion. R 1 Select u mode. Rotate the mode dial to u (best moment capture). 2 Choose Smart Photo Selector.
3 Frame the photograph. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame. 4 Begin buffering photographs. R Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 34). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer. The camera continuously adjusts focus to account for changes in the distance to the subject while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 5 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
A Smart Photo Selector The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the subject. A Buffering Buffering begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Shutter-release button pressed halfway to focus Shutter-release button pressed all the way down Shooting ends Buffering D Smart Photo Selector Files Do not delete the “NCSPSLST.
R ❚❚ Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector Press K and use the multi selector to display photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector (0 37; pictures taken with the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by a y icon).
❚❚ Deleting Pictures Pressing O when a picture taken with the Smart Photo Selector is selected displays a confirmation dialog; press O again to delete the best shot and the best shot candidates, or press K to exit without deleting the pictures. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered. O button R A Deleting Individual Photographs Pressing the O button in the best shot selection dialog displays the following options; highlight an option using the multi selector and press J to select.
z Combining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes (Motion Snapshot Mode) Record brief movie vignettes with your photographs. Each time the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and about 1.6 s of movie footage. When the resulting “Motion Snapshot” is viewed on the camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approximately 4 s, followed by the still image. R 1 Select z mode. Rotate the mode dial to z (Motion Snapshot). 2 Frame the picture.
3 Begin buffering. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 34). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buffer. 4 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The camera will record a photograph, together with about 1.6 s of movie footage beginning before and ending after the time the shutter-release button was pressed all the way down. Note that some time may be required.
A Motion Snapshot Mode Movies can not be recorded using the movie-record button and the flash can not be used. A The & (Feature) Menu (0 11) Pressing & in Motion Snapshot mode displays the following items: 1 2 3 4 5 R 90 6 1 Shooting mode ..................................... 6 2 Exposure mode .................................161 3 Shutter speed ............................... 68, 70 4 Aperture......................................... 69, 70 5 ISO sensitivity ....................................
❚❚ Movie Before/After Use the Movie before/after option in the & (feature) menu (0 90) to choose whether the movie portions of Motion Snapshots end when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way or about 0.6 s after (0 88). If 1.6 s : 0 s is selected, the photograph used for the Motion Snapshot will feature the last frame of the movie. Movie footage starts about a second before the shutterrelease button is pressed all the way down and ends about 0.6 s after.
❚❚ File Format The File format option in the & menu can be used to choose the file format for Motion Snapshots. NMS files MOV file R 92 Motion Snapshots are recorded as a MOV file about 4 s long and a JPEG image. Motion Snapshots can only be viewed on the camera or using ViewNX-i (0 140). Motion Snapshots are recorded as a MOV file about 10 s long that can be viewed in a variety of computer applications.
Viewing Motion Snapshots Press K and use the multi selector to display a Motion Snapshot (0 37; Motion Snapshots are indicated by a z icon). Pressing the J button or tapping the M icon when a Motion Snapshot is displayed plays back the movie portion in slow motion over a period of about 4 s, followed by the photo; playback is accompanied by the audio track selected using the Audio option (0 92). To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
tMore on Photography This section describes the other features you can use when taking pictures. Live Image Control t Live image control lets you preview how changes to each control will affect the final photography. Live image controls are available in the modes shown at right (in modes other than auto, live image controls are available only when h Scene auto selector is selected for exposure mode, 0 161).
Y Active D-Lighting: Preserve details in highlights and shadows for natural contrast. Increase effect Reduce effect Active D-Lighting: High Active D-Lighting: Low 5 Background softening: Soften background details to make your subject stand out, or bring both background and foreground into focus. Sharpen background t Soften background Background sharp Background softened 6 Motion control (auto mode only): Suggest motion by blurring moving objects, or “freeze” motion to capture moving objects clearly.
E Brightness control: Make pictures brighter or darker. Brighter Darker Brighter Darker 4 Creative palette: To choose a creative effect, rotate the multi selector or use a finger to rotate the creative palette in the monitor. The selected effect is visible in the monitor and changes gradually as the palette is rotated (to reset the palette, tap Reset while the creative palette cursor is displayed).
Continuous Mode Shoot a continuous series (burst) of photographs. 1 Display release mode options. Press 4 (C) to display release mode options. 2 Select I. Highlight I (continuous) and press 2 to display frame rate options. 3 Select a frame rate. t Highlight the desired frame rate and press J. Frame rate is expressed in terms of the number of frames recorded per second (fps); choose from frame rates of approximately 5, 10, 20, 30, and 60 fps (I, Q, R, S, and T, respectively).
D Continuous Mode Only one picture will be taken if the flash fires when I is selected; at settings of 10, 20, 30, and 60 fps, the built-in flash will not fire. While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the memory card access lamp will light. Depending on shooting conditions and memory card write speed, recording may take some time. If the battery is exhausted before all photographs are recorded, the shutter release will be disabled and the remaining images transferred to the memory card.
Self-Timer Modes The self-timer is used to delay shutter release until 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. 1 Display release mode options. Press 4 (C) to display release mode options. 2 Select E. Highlight E (self-timer) and press 2 to display self-timer options. t 3 Select the desired self-timer option. Use the multi selector to highlight c or a and press J. 4 Mount the camera on a tripod.
5 Frame the photograph and shoot. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, and then press the button the rest of the way down. The selftimer lamp will start to flash and a beep will begin to sound. Two seconds before the photo is taken, the lamp will stop flashing and the beeping will become more rapid. t Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. –1 EV No compensation +1 EV 1 Display exposure compensation options. Press 2 (E) to display exposure compensation options. t 2 Choose a value. Use the multi selector to choose from values between –3 EV (underexposure) and +3 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, positive values make the image brighter while negative values make it darker.
The Built-in Flash Use the built-in flash for additional lighting when the subject is poorly lit or to “fill-in” (illuminate) back-lit subjects. The built-in flash is available in the following shooting modes, but note that some camera settings automatically disable the built-in flash: Auto Pop-up Modes In C (auto) mode and when an option other than HDR (5), easy panorama (p), night landscape (j), or landscape (l) is selected in w (creative) mode, the flash will pop-up automatically and fire when required.
❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available: • o (auto flash): When lighting is poor or the subject is backlit, the flash pops up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required. • n (auto with red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash pops up and fires as required, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.” • s (off ): The flash does not fire.
Manual Pop-up Modes In P, S, A, M, and self-portrait modes, the flash must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised. 1 Raise the flash. Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash. Flash pop-up button 2 Choose a flash mode. t Press 3 (N) on the multi selector to display a list of flash modes, then use the multi selector to highlight the desired mode and press J to select. 3 Take pictures. The flash will fire with every shot.
❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available: • N (fill flash): The flash fires with every shot. • NY (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash fires with every shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.” • NYp (red-eye reduction with slow sync): As for “red-eye reduction”, above, except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light. Use when you want to include background lighting in portraits.
D Raising the Flash When using the flash, be sure it is fully raised as shown at right. Do not touch the flash during shooting. A Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. Do not use force. Failure to observe this precaution could result in product malfunction.
A Using the Built-in Flash If the flash is fired multiple times in quick succession, the flash and shutter may be temporarily disabled to protect the flash. Shooting can be resumed after a brief pause. Objects close to the camera may be overexposed in photographs taken with the flash at high ISO sensitivities. To avoid vignetting, remove lens hoods and shoot at ranges of at least 0.6 m (2 ft).
Self-Portraits To frame self-portraits in the monitor, reverse it as shown and follow the steps below. 1 Reverse the monitor. t 108 The camera will select self-portrait mode.
2 Adjust settings. The following settings can be adjusted using touch controls: Skin softening Self-timer Exposure compensation V Skin softening E Self-timer E Exposure compensation Tap to enable or disable skin softening. Enabling skin softening softens the look of skin for portrait subjects detected by the camera (up to a maximum of three), but note that the effect can not be previewed in the monitor. Tap to cycle through self-timer settings as follows: 2 s timer, 10 s timer, and self-timer off.
A Self-Portrait Mode Touch-screen controls are always available in self-portrait mode regardless of the option selected for Touch-screen controls in the setup menu (0 194). All other controls except the power switch and the shutter-release, movie-record, and flash pop-up buttons are disabled; use the flash pop-up button to raise the flash as required. The flash fires in n (auto + red-eye reduction) mode.
Tap Shooting Options Tap the icon shown at right to choose the operation performed by tapping the monitor in shooting mode. The options available vary with the shooting and focus mode. C Auto, w Creative, and Self-Portrait Modes Choose from the following options. When you tap a subject in the display, the camera will focus and 3 take a picture. Tap the monitor to position the focus area when Night land- 4 scape, Landscape, or Close-up is selected in creative mode.
P, S, A, and M Modes The operation performed by tapping the display depends on whether the camera is in autofocus or manual focus mode. ❚❚ Autofocus Modes The following options are available in autofocus modes (AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C). When you tap a subject in the display, the camera will focus and 3 take a picture. Tap the display to position the focus area when single-point AF 4 is selected for AF-area mode (0 188). To focus, press the shutter6 t release button halfway.
v Advanced Movie Mode The operation performed by tapping the display depends on whether the camera is in autofocus or manual focus mode. ❚❚ Autofocus Modes The following options are available in autofocus modes (AF-F and AF-S). To focus when auto-area AF or single-point AF is selected for AF- 8 area mode (0 188), tap your subject in the display. Tap a subject to start tracking when subject tracking is selected 6 for AF-area mode (0 188). 9 Tapping the display during shooting has no effect.
TWi-Fi What Wi-Fi Can Do for You The camera can connect via Wi-Fi wireless networks to a smart device (smartphone or tablet) running Nikon’s dedicated Wireless Mobile Utility app (0 118). Download pictures Remote control T A Installing the Wireless Mobile Utility App 1 Find the app. On the smart device, connect to the Google Play service, the App Store, or another app marketplace and search for “Wireless Mobile Utility”. For more information, see the instructions provided with the smart device.
Wireless Security At default settings, wireless security is not enabled. Enable wireless security on the camera before connecting. ❚❚ Enabling Wireless Security Follow the steps below to enable wireless security. 1 Select Wi-Fi connection type. Select Wi-Fi connection type in the Wi-Fi menu. 2 Enable encryption. Select Authentication/encryption to display encryption options. Highlight WPA2-PSK-AES and press J to enable wireless security.
❚❚ Changing the Password The password can be changed as described below. The password can only be changed when WPA2-PSK-AES is selected for Authentication/encryption in the Wi-Fi menu. 1 Select Wi-Fi connection type > Password. Select Wi-Fi connection type in the Wi-Fi menu, then highlight Password and press J. 2 Enter a password. T The text-entry dialog shown at right Shift key will be displayed with the current passPassword area word (by default, “NIKON_J5”) in the password area.
D Security Although one of the benefits of a wireless-enabled device is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled: • Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information. • Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the network and alter data or perform other malicious actions.
Connecting via Wi-Fi Before connecting via Wi-Fi (wireless LAN), install the Wireless Mobile Utility on your compatible Android or iOS smart device. Android and iOS: Connecting via SSID Enable Wi-Fi on the smart device before connecting. For details, see the documentation provided with the smart device. 1 Press the F (Wi-Fi) button. The camera SSID will be displayed (the camera SSID can also be displayed by highlighting Connect to smart device in the Wi-Fi menu and pressing 2).
Android: Connecting via NFC If the smart device supports NFC (Near Field Communication), a Wi-Fi connection can be established simply by touching the camera H (N-Mark) logo to the smart device NFC antenna. Before connecting, enable NFC and Wi-Fi on the smart device as described in the documentation provided with the smart device. To connect via NFC, touch the camera H (N-Mark) logo to the smart device NFC antenna (for the location of the NFC antenna, see the documentation provided with the smart device).
A NFC NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard for shortrange wireless communications technology. A No Connection If you are unable to establish a connection using NFC as described above, connect by manually selecting the camera SSID (0 118). D Wi-Fi Before using the Wi-Fi function, read the warnings on pages xviii to xx; to prevent loss of power while connected, you should also charge the camera battery. Do not use Wi-Fi in settings in which its use is prohibited.
Uploading Photos to a Smart Device Follow the steps below to upload photos from the camera to a smart device. Movies can not be selected for upload. Uploading Photos One at a Time Use the F (Wi-Fi) button to upload the photo currently displayed in full-frame playback. 1 Display the photo on the camera. Display the desired photo in full-frame playback. 2 Press the F (Wi-Fi) button. Pressing the F (Wi-Fi) button initiates a Wi-Fi connection; the camera SSID will be displayed in the monitor.
Uploading Multiple Selected Photos To upload multiple selected photos, use the Upload from camera option in the Wi-Fi menu. 1 Choose Upload from camera. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Upload from camera in the Wi-Fi menu and press 2. G button T 2 Select photos. Press 4 or 2 to scroll through pictures and press 3 to select or deselect. You can also tap the monitor to select or deselect photos. Selected photos are indicated by a & icon. 3 Press J. Press J to complete the operation.
4 Select the camera SSID. On the smart device, select Settings > Wi-Fi and select the camera SSID to connect via Wi-Fi. If this is the first time you have connected since changing password settings (0 116), enter the new password when prompted. 5 Download the photos to the smart device. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device and follow the instructions on page 124 to download the selected photos.
Downloading Selected Pictures to the Smart Device To download the selected pictures to the smart device, establish a Wi-Fi connection with the camera (0 118, 119) and select View photos in the Wireless Mobile Utility. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select OK to download the pictures selected with the camera.
IMore on Playback Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in fullframe playback (0 37). The information displayed can be selected using the Display > Playback option in the setup menu (0 196). ❚❚ Basic Info 1 2 1 11 2 3 3 10 12 4 9 8 7 6 Still images 5 4 9 8 7 6 5 Movies 1 Shooting mode 6 Folder number-file number ...........127 2 Protect status.................................... 152 7 Time of recording ......................
❚❚ Detailed info 1 2 3 28 4 5 6 7 8 16 15 14 13 12 11 17 18 19 27 26 25 10 9 23 22 24 21 20 Still images 1 2 29 30 4 5 3 6 14 27 17 13 12 26 25 I 24 23 22 1 Shooting mode 2 Frame number/total number of images 3 Protect status.....................................152 4 Camera name 5 Retouch indicator ...........153, 154, 155 Movie edit indicator.........................156 6 Histogram showing distribution of tones in image .................................127 7 ISO sensitivity ............
22 Folder number-file number 23 Time of recording ......................30, 199 24 Date of recording.......................30, 199 25 Battery indicator .................................32 26 White balance....................................167 White balance fine-tuning .............168 27 Color space.........................................177 28 Auto distortion control ...................177 29 Electronic VR (movies).....................183 30 Audio recording indicator ..............
A The & (Feature) Menu (0 11) The following options can be accessed by pressing & during playback: 1 1 2 3 7 I 128 6 5 4 3 8 Photographs Movies 1 Start slide show.................................137 2 Wi-Fi upload.......................................114 3 Protect.................................................152 4 Crop .....................................................155 5 Resize .................................................. 154 6 D-Lighting.......................................
Thumbnail Playback To view pictures in “contact sheets” of 4, 9, or 16 images, rotate the command dial left when a picture is displayed full frame. The following operations can be performed: To Use Description Rotate the command dial left to increase the number of images displayed. Display more images Rotate the command dial right to decrease the number of images displayed. To view the highlighted image full frame, rotate the dial right when 4 images are displayed.
Calendar Playback To view pictures taken on a selected date, rotate the command dial left when 16 pictures are displayed (0 129). The following operations can be performed: To Use Description To view the calendar, rotate the command dial left when 16 images are displayed. Display calendar To return to the 16-image display, rotate the command dial right when the calendar is displayed. Exit to thumbnail playback / I Use multi selector to highlight date in calendar display.
Playback Zoom To zoom in on a photograph, display it full frame and rotate the command dial right. Playback zoom is not available with movies or Motion Snapshots. The following operations can be performed: To Use Zoom in Zoom out View other areas of image Exit zoom J Description Rotate the command dial right to zoom in, left to zoom out. Whenever you zoom in or out, a navigation window will briefly appear with the area currently visible in the display indicated by a yellow border.
Viewing Bursts Each burst or series of pictures taken in sports (0 74) or continuous (0 97) mode or with Active Selection (0 76) or Smart Photo Selector (0 83) selected in best moment capture mode is represented by a key frame during playback. The key frame is either the first shot or, in the case of pictures taken in Smart Photo Selector mode, the best shot. Pressing J when the key frame is displayed full frame displays the remaining pictures in the series one after the other.
To Use Delete pictures O Description A menu will be displayed; choose This image to delete the current image or All but selected frame (or All except best shot in the case of images taken with the Smart Photo Selector) to delete all images except the key frame or best shot. D Maintaining Burst Files Removing the “NCCONLST.LST” file from the “NCFL” folder on the memory card or renaming the individual files in a burst or series will break the link between the files and the key frame or best shot.
Deleting Pictures Pictures can be deleted from the memory card as described below. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered; protected images, however, will not be deleted. Deleting the Current Picture To delete the picture currently displayed in full-frame playback or selected in the thumbnail list, press O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the picture and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the picture.
Glamour Retouch During playback, the Glamour retouch option in the & (feature) menu offers eight retouch options specifically tailored to portraits. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Skin softening Make skin look softer. Small face Make faces smaller. Big eyes Make eyes larger. Brighten faces Make faces brighter. Hide eye bags Conceal dark patches under the eyes. Whiten eyes Make eyes brighter. Whiten teeth Make teeth whiter. Redden cheeks Mimic the effect of any of 12 colors of rouge. 1 Select Glamour retouch.
3 Choose a retouch option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired option (options that can not be used with the current picture are grayed out and unavailable). Retouch options 4 Choose an effect. Press 4 or 2 to choose the effect. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 as desired to apply additional effects. Press J to preview the result once effects have been adjusted to your satisfaction (to adjust settings after viewing the preEffect view, press 4). Effect off 5 Save the retouched copy.
Slide Shows To view a slide show of the pictures on the memory card, press the G button, select Slide show in the playback menu, and follow the steps below. G button 1 Select the type of image used in the show. Highlight the desired option and press J. Display all the images on the memory card. Display still images only. Images taken using Easy Still images panorama will be displayed in panorama mode (0 65). Display movies and Motion Snapshots recorded with Movies MOV file selected for File format (0 92).
2 Adjust display times and audio settings. Adjust the following options: Frame interval Choose how long each still image is displayed. Choose how much of each movie is played back before the next slide is displayed. Choose Same as Movie playback frame interval to display the next slide after the time time selected for Frame interval, No limit to play back the entire movie before displaying the next slide.
The following operations can be performed while a slide show is in progress: To Use Description / Skip back/skip ahead Pause/resume J Pause the show. Press again to resume. Rotate the command dial to adjust volume. Adjust volume Exit to playback mode Rotate the multi selector to skip back or ahead, or press 4 to return to the previous frame, 2 to skip to the next frame. K End the show and return to playback mode. The options shown at right are displayed when the show ends.
QConnections Copying Pictures to a Computer Pictures can be copied to a computer using ViewNX-i. Installing ViewNX-i To upload and view pictures, download the latest version of the ViewNX-i installer from the following website and follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation. An Internet connection is required. For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region (0 xvii). http://nikonimglib.
Copying Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed ViewNX-i (0 140). 1 Connect the USB cable. After turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory card is inserted, connect the supplied USB cable as shown and then turn the camera on. A Use a Reliable Power Source To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged. A Connecting Cables Be sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting interface cables.
2 Start Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX-i. If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. A Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File. A Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 may display an AutoPlay prompt when the camera is connected.
3 Click Start Transfer. At default settings, pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Start Transfer 4 Terminate the connection. When transfer is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. A For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX-i.
Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a television for playback. A Connecting an HDMI Cable Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting HDMI cables. When connecting cables, do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. High-Definition Devices A type D High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from third-party suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices. 1 Connect the HDMI cable.
D Close the Connector Cover Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use. Foreign matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer. A Television Playback Volume can be adjusted using the controls on the television; adjusting volume on the camera has no effect. Use of an EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5F power connector (available separately) is recommended for extended playback.
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. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Connect the USB cable. Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. 3 Turn the camera on. A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge playback display.
Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 Display the desired picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Rotate the command dial right to zoom in on the current frame (0 131; rotate the dial left to exit zoom). To view nine pictures at a time, rotate the dial left when a picture is displayed full frame. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or rotate the command dial right to display the highlighted picture full frame. 2 Adjust printer settings.
3 Start printing. Highlight Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J again. Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (0 146). 2 Choose an option. Q Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Select images for printing: Select pictures for printing. Press 4 or 2 to highlight pictures and press 1 or 3 to choose the number of prints (up to 99).
oThe Playback Menu To display the playback menu, press G and select Playback. G button The playback menu contains the following options: Option Delete Slide show Rotate tall Sequence display options Protect D-Lighting Resize Default 0 — 134 Image type: All images Frame interval: 4 s View movies and photos in a slide Movie playback time: 137 show. Same as frame interval Audio: Movie sound tracks Rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during On 152 playback.
Option Crop Edit movie Description Create cropped copies of selected pictures. Create copies of movies from which unwanted footage has been trimmed. Default 0 — 155 — 156 A Playback The camera may be unable to display or retouch images that were created or have been edited with other devices. A Image Quality Copies created from JPEG photos are the same quality as the original (0 162).
Selecting Multiple Images Choosing the options listed below displays an image selection dialog. Press 4 or 2 to highlight pictures (only pictures to which the operation applies are available for selection).
Rotate Tall Choose whether to rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback. Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review. On Off “Tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures are automatically rotated for display in the camera monitor. Pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation (0 200) will be displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation.
D-Lighting Applied to selected images, D-Lighting creates copies that have been processed to brighten shadows. Before After Press 4 or 2 to highlight an image (0 151) and press J to display the options shown at right. Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed (the effect can be previewed in the display) and press J to create a retouched copy. D D-Lighting Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in copies created with D-Lighting.
Resize Create small copies of selected photographs. Select Choose size and choose a size from 1280×856; 1.1 M (1280 × 856 pixels), 960×640; 0.6 M (960 × 640 pixels), and 640×424; 0.3 M (640 × 424 pixels), and then choose Select images. Press 4 or 2 to highlight pictures (0 151) and press 3 to select or deselect. When the selection is complete, press J to display a confirmation dialog and select Yes to save the resized copies. D Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available with resized copies.
Crop Create a cropped copy of selected photographs. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight a picture (0 151) and press J to display the image with the default crop shown in yellow. Use the controls below to choose a crop and save the copy. To Use Description Choose size Rotate the command dial to choose the crop size. Choose aspect ratio Rotate the multi selector to choose between aspect ratios of 3 : 2, 4 : 3, 1 : 1, and 16 : 9.
Edit Movie Trim footage from movies to create edited copies. 1 Choose an edit option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2: • Choose start point: Remove all frames before a chosen starting frame. Start point • Choose end point: Remove all frames after a chosen closing frame. End point 2 Select a movie. Press 4 or 2 to highlight a movie (0 151) and press J to select. o 3 Pause the movie on opening or closing frame.
4 Delete the unwanted frames. Press 1 to delete all frames before (Choose start point) or after (Choose end point) the current frame. 5 Save the copy. Highlight Yes and press J to save the edited copy. If necessary, the copy can be trimmed as described above to remove additional footage. D Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long (or, in the case of 4K and slow-motion movies, at least three seconds long).
iThe Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu, press G and select Shooting. G button The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Description Reset shooting Reset shooting options to options default values. Creative Choose a creative mode. Choose from Active Selection, Best moment Slow view, and Smart Photo capture Selector. Advanced Choose a movie type for movie advanced movie mode. Exposure Choose how the camera sets mode shutter speed and aperture.
Option Frame size/ frame rate Metering White balance ISO sensitivity Picture Control Auto distortion control Color space Active D-Lighting Long exposure NR High ISO noise reduction Description Choose a frame size and rate for movies recorded in auto, creative, P, S, A, M, and sports modes and when HD movie is selected in advanced movie mode (0 49). Choose how the camera meters exposure. Adjust settings for different types of lighting. Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.
Option Description Interval timer Take photos at a pre-selected shooting interval. Choose whether to use optical Optical VR vibration reduction with compatible 1 NIKKOR lenses. Choose whether to use Electronic VR electronic vibration reduction (movies) with Motion Snapshots or movies. Choose how the camera Focus mode focuses. Choose how the focus area is AF-area mode selected. Face-priority Turn face priority on or off. Built-in AF Control the built-in AF-assist assist illuminator.
Reset Shooting Options Select Yes to reset the options in the shooting menu and other shooting settings to default values (0 158, 211). Exposure Mode The options in the exposure mode menu offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture in Motion Snapshot mode (0 88), when an option other than Time-lapse movie is selected in advanced movie mode (0 49), and when Active Selection or Slow view is chosen in best moment capture mode (0 76).
Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio for photographs. Option File type NEF (RAW) NEF JPEG fine JPEG JPEG normal NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine NEF/ JPEG Description Compressed 12-bit raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card. White balance, contrast, and other settings can be adjusted on a computer after shooting. Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 4 (fine quality). Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 8 (normal quality).
❚❚ Panoramas The following options are available when Easy panorama is selected in creative mode. Option Camera panned horizontally: 4800 × 920 Camera panned vertically: 1536 × 4800 Camera panned horizontally: 9600 × 920 Wide panorama Camera panned vertically: 1536 × 9600 Normal A panorama B Size (pixels) 1 Approximate print size at 300 dpi (cm/in.) 2 40.6 × 7.8/16.0 × 3.1 13.0 × 40.6/5.1 × 16.0 81.3 × 7.8/32.0 × 3.1 13.0 × 81.3/5.1 × 32.
A NEF (RAW)/NEF (RAW) + JPEG The option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using software such as Capture NX-D. When photographs taken at NEF (RAW) + JPEG are viewed on the camera, only the JPEG image will be displayed. When photographs taken at these settings are deleted, both NEF and JPEG images will be deleted. A File Names Photos and movies are stored as image files with names of the form “xxx_nnnn.
Frame Size/Frame Rate Choose a frame size and frame rate for movies recorded in auto and creative modes and when HD movie is selected in advanced movie mode (0 49). Option t 1080/60p r 1080/30p u 720/60p s 720/30p Frame size (pixels) Recording rate 1920 × 1080 1280 × 720 59.94 fps 29.97 fps 59.94 fps 29.97 fps Bit rate Maximum length (approx.
Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure. The camera meters a wide area of the frame and adjusts for contrast (tone distribution), color, composition, and subject distance, producing natural results in most situations. The camera meters the entire frame but assigns the greatCenter- est weight to the center area. This is the classic meter for weighted portraits and is recommended if you are using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.
White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources, but other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source. v Auto Automatic white balance adjustment. Recommended in most situations. J I H N G M L Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting. Fluorescent Use with cool-white fluorescent lighting. Direct sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.
Fine-Tuning White Balance Options other than Preset manual can be fine-tuned as follows: 1 Display fine-tuning options. Highlight an option other than Preset manual and press 2 to display the fine-tuning options shown at right. Coordinates Adjustment 2 Fine-tune white balance. Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance. Increase green Increase blue Increase amber Increase magenta i A White Balance Fine Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute.
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. 1 Light a reference object. Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. A standard gray panel can be used for increased precision. 2 Select Preset manual. Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu and press 2.
3 Measure white balance. When the camera is ready to measure white balance, a flashing L will be displayed. Before the indicator stops flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the display and press the shutter-release button all the way down. No photograph will be recorded; white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus. 4 Check the results. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, the message shown at right will be displayed.
D Auto Power Off White balance measurement will end without a new value being acquired if no operations are performed for the time selected for Auto power off in the setup menu (0 197; the default is 1 minute). D Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time; the existing value will be replaced when a new value is measured.
ISO Sensitivity The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures. The camera adjusts ISO sensitivity in response to lighting conditions.
Picture Control Choose how the camera processes photographs. Q Standard R Neutral S Vivid Standard processing for balanced results. Recommended in most situations. Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched. Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect. Choose for photographs that emphasize primary colors. T Monochrome Take monochrome photographs.
2 Adjust settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting and press 4 or 2 to choose a value. Repeat this step until all settings have been adjusted, or select Quick adjust to choose a preset combination of settings. Default settings can be restored by pressing the O button. 3 Save changes and exit. Press J.
❚❚ Picture Control Settings Quick adjust Manual adjustments (all Picture Controls) Mute or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). Not available with Neutral or Monochrome. Manually adjust the sharpness of outlines, Sharpening or select A to adjust sharpness automatically. Adjust contrast manually, or select A for Contrast automatic contrast adjustment. Adjust brightness without affecting expoBrightness sure. Control the vividness of colors.
A Previous Settings The line under the value displayed in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting. Use this as a reference when adjusting settings. A Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available: Y (yellow) O (orange) R (red) G (green) Enhance contrast. Can be used to reduce the brightness of the sky in landscape photographs.
Auto Distortion Control Enable or disable auto distortion control. On Off Reduce barrel distortion in pictures taken with wideangle lenses and pin-cushion distortion in pictures taken with long lenses. Auto distortion control off. Auto distortion control is available only with 1 NIKKOR lenses and not with NIKKOR lenses attached using the FT1 mount adapter (0 202, 235). Results are not guaranteed with thirdparty lenses.
Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows for natural contrast. Use with high contrast scenes such as a brightly lit outdoor view framed in a door or window or a subjects in the shade on a sunny day. It is most effective when used with Matrix metering (0 166). Active D-Lighting: Off Active D-Lighting: Y On D Active D-Lighting Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in photographs taken with Active D-Lighting.
Long Exposure NR Select On to reduce “noise” (bright spots or fog) in photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s. The time required to record images increases by roughly 1.5 to 2 times. During processing, a warning will be displayed and pictures can not be taken (if the camera is turned off before processing is complete, the picture will be saved but noise reduction will not be performed).
Movie Sound Options Adjust movie sound recording settings for the built-in microphone. ❚❚ Microphone Select Microphone off to disable sound recording. Selecting any other option enables recording and sets the microphone to the selected sensitivity. A The 2 Icon Movies recorded with the microphone off are indicated by a 2 icon in full-frame and movie playback.
Interval Timer Shooting Take photographs automatically at preset intervals. D Before Shooting Before proceeding, check that the clock is set correctly (0 30, 199) and then take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. Use of a tripod is recommended. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the battery is fully charged or use an optional AC adapter and power connector. 1 Choose the interval. Highlight Interval and press 2 to view the interval.
3 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. Shooting will start after about 3 s, and continue at the selected interval until all the shots have been taken (one shot is taken at each interval). Note that the pause following the recording of each shot varies with shutter speed and the time needed to record the image, with the result that photographs may not be recorded at the selected interval.
Optical VR Choose On to use optical vibration reduction with compatible 1 NIKKOR lenses. A Vibration Reduction When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of the pan (if the camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake), making it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc. The composition may appear to change after the shutter is released, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses. The options available vary with the shooting mode. Auto-select AF: The camera automatically selects AF-S if the subject AF-A is stationary, AF-C if it is moving. Single AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when the shutter- AF-S release button is pressed halfway. * AF-C AF-F MF Continuous AF: For subjects in motion.
A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the focus area may be displayed in green and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, focus manually (0 186) or use focus lock (0 189) to focus on another subject at the same distance, and then recompose the photograph.
Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus does not produce the desired results. 1 Select manual focus. Highlight Manual focus in the focus mode menu (0 184) and press 2. 2 Display the manual focus guides. In the shooting display, press J to display manual focus guides and magnify the view at the center of the frame. This feature is not available during Focus-distance indicator movie recording or in 4K, slowmotion, or time-lapse movie mode. Navigation window Choose a magnification.
4 Focus. Rotate the multi selector until the subject is in focus. Rotate the multi selector clockwise to increase the focus distance, counterclockwise to decrease; the faster you rotate the multi selector, the quicker the focus distance changes. The focus indicator shows the approximate focus distance. Press J when the subject is in focus. Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to view areas of the frame not currently visible in the display; the visible portion is shown by the navigation window.
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus area for autofocus is selected. e Autoarea The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus area. Press J to view the focus area selection display, then use the multi selector to position the c Single- focus area over your subject and point press J; the camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus area only. Use with stationary subjects.
Focus Lock When Single AF is selected for Focus mode (0 184), focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing on the subject in the center of the frame, allowing you to focus on a subject that will not be in the center of the final composition. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 185), you can also focus on another subject at the same distance and then use focus lock to recompose the photograph.
2 Recompose the photograph and shoot. Focus will remain locked between shots. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, lift your finger from the shutter-release button to end focus lock and then focus again at the new distance. A Auto Area AF The camera selects from 41 focus areas. Except in manual focus mode, the selected focus area is displayed when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.
Face-Priority Choose On to enable face priority (0 40). Built-in AF Assist When On is selected, the built-in AFassist illuminator will light to illuminate poorly-lit subjects if: • AF-S is selected for focus mode (0 184) or single AF is selected in AF-A, and • Auto-area or Single-point is selected for AF-area mode (0 188). AF-assist illuminator The AF-assist illuminator will not light to assist the focus operation in sports or advanced movie mode, during movie recording, or when Off is selected.
Flash Control Choose a flash control mode for the built-in flash. 1 TTL 2 Manual Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions (i-TTL flash control). Choose a flash level between Full and 1/32 (1/32 of full power). At full power, the built-in flash has a guide number of about 5/16 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F; at ISO 160, the guide number is about 6.3/20.7). A Y icon flashes in the display during flash photography when this option is selected.
gThe Setup Menu To display the setup menu, press G and select Setup. G button The setup menu contains the following options: Option Description Default Reset setup menu options other than Flicker reducReset setup options tion, Time zone and date, — and Language to default values. — Format memory card Format the memory card. Allow the shutter to be Slot empty release released when no memory Release locked lock card is inserted in the camera.
Default 0 AF: On Self-timer: On Choose the beeps made by Sound settings Shutter: On 197 the camera. Touch-screen controls: On Choose the auto power off Auto power off 1 min 197 delay. Choose whether reversing the monitor causes the Self-portrait mode On 197 camera to enter self-portrait mode (0 108). Touch-screen Enable or disable touchEnable — controls screen controls. Choose the role played by Assign Fn button ISO sensitivity 13 the Fn button.
Format Memory Card Select Yes to format the memory card. Note that this permanently deletes all data on the card, including protected images; before proceeding, be sure to copy important pictures and other data to a computer (0 141). To exit without formatting the memory card, highlight No and press J. The message shown at right is displayed while the card is formatted; do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until formatting is complete.
Display Adjust the following display options. Display Brightness Press 1 or 3 to choose a value for monitor brightness. Choose higher values to brighten the display and lower values to make the display darker. Grid Display Select On to display a framing grid (0 36). Shooting Choose the information displayed during shooting (0 4). Simple Detailed Playback Choose the information displayed during playback (0 125).
Sound Settings Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Select AF to sound a beep when the camera focuses, Self-timer to sound a beep during self-timer photography, Shutter to sound a beep when the shutter is released, Touch-screen controls to sound a beep in response to use of the touch-screen controls, or remove the checks to mute these sounds. Press J to exit when settings are complete. Auto Power Off Choose how long the display remains on when no operations are per formed (0 28).
Flicker Reduction Reduce flicker and banding in the display and in movies while shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting. Choose a frequency which matches that of the local AC power supply. A Flicker Reduction If you are unsure as to the frequency of the local power supply, test both options and choose the one that produces the best results.
Time Zone and Date Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, or turn daylight saving time on or off (0 30). Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set to the time in the new time zone. Date and time Set the camera clock. Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are Date format displayed. Turn daylight saving time on or off. The camera clock will Daylight automatically be advanced or set back one hour. The saving time default setting is Off.
Auto Image Rotation Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when displayed in ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D. The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90° clockwise Camera rotated 90° counterclockwise Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected. Choose this option when panning or taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down.
Pixel Mapping Check and optimize the camera image sensor and image processors if you notice unexpected bright spots in your pictures (note that the camera comes with the sensor and processors already optimized). Before performing pixel mapping as described below, check that the battery is fully charged. 1 Attach a lens and lens cap. Turn the camera off and attach a 1 NIKKOR lens. If the lens is equipped with a cap, do not remove it. 2 Select Pixel mapping.
nTechnical 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. Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for your camera. Lenses Mount adapters Power sources n 202 Body caps 1 mount lenses Mount Adapter FT1: The FT1 allows NIKKOR F mount lenses to be used with Nikon 1 interchangeable lens format digital cameras.
Nikon • Capture NX-D: Fine-tune pictures taken with the camera and software for convert NEF (RAW) images to other formats. digital • ViewNX-i: Copy pictures to the computer for viewing. cameras A Optional Accessories Availability may vary with country or region. See our website or brochures for the latest information. Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording.
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. 1 Ready the camera. Open the batter y- chamber/ memory card slot and power connector covers. 2 Insert the EP-5F power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the connector to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the connector in place when the connector is fully inserted.
4 Connect the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (q) and the EP-5F power cable to the DC socket (w). A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
Storage and Cleaning Storage If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area.
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sudden changes in temperature, such as those that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device.
Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. Lenses are easily damaged. Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower. When using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid.
Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun: Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an extended period. Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in photographs. Moiré: Moiré is an interference pattern created by the interaction of an image containing a regular, repeating grid, such as the pattern of weave in cloth or windows in a building, with the camera image sensor grid. In some cases, it may appear in the form of lines.
• A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase a new EN-EL24 battery. • Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a spare EN-EL24 battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. Note that on cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease.
Defaults Defaults for the options in the playback, shooting and setup menus may be found on pages 149, 158, and 193, respectively. Defaults for the & (feature) menu are listed below.
Defaults for other settings are as follows: Option Focus area (0 188) Flexible program (0 67) Focus lock (0 189) Continuous/self-timer (0 97, 99) Exposure compensation (0 101) Flash mode (0 103, 105) Picture Control settings (0 175) Default Center * Off Off Sports: 10 fps Other modes: 8 (single frame) 0.
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the number of pictures or amount of movie footage that can be stored on a 16 GB SanDisk SDSDQXP016G-J35A UHS-I microSDHC card at different image quality, size, or movie settings. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the type of card and scene recorded.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of common problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording or any other processing to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera still does not respond, remove and replace the battery or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter, but note that this will delete any data not yet saved.
Shooting (All Modes) The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card. The shutter-release is disabled: • The battery is exhausted (0 21, 32). • The memory card is full (0 32). • The flash is charging (0 106). • The camera is not in focus (0 34). • You are currently filming a slow-motion, 4K, or time-lapse movie (0 45).
Noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appears in photos: • Bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, and lines can be reduced by lowering ISO sensitivity. Randomly-spaced bright pixels at high ISO sensitivities can be reduced by enabling high ISO noise reduction (0 179). • Use the Long exposure NR option in the shooting menu to limit the occurrence of bright spots or fog in photos taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s (0 179).
Movies Cannot record movies: The movie-record button can not be used to record movies in best moment capture or Motion Snapshot mode (0 80, 90). No sound is recorded for movies: • Microphone off is selected for Movie sound options > Microphone (0 180). • Live audio is not recorded with time-lapse, slow-motion, fast-motion, or jump-cut movies (0 49) or with Motion Snapshots recorded with None selected for Audio (0 92).
Cannot hear movie sound: • Rotate the command dial right to raise the volume (0 46). If the camera is connected to a television (0 144), use the controls for the TV to adjust the volume. • Live audio is not recorded with time-lapse, slow-motion, fast-motion, or jump-cut movies (0 49) or with Motion Snapshots recorded with None selected for Audio (0 92). Cannot delete images: Remove protection from the files before deletion (0 152).
Error Messages This section lists the error messages that appear in the display. Message Solution If the subject is too bright, lower ISO sensitivity or choose a faster shutter speed or smaller aperture (higher (Shutter-speed or f-number). aperture display If the subject is too dark, raise ISO senflashes) sitivity, use the flash, or choose a slower shutter speed or larger aperture (lower f-number).
Message This memory card cannot be used. Card may be damaged; insert a different card. This memory card is not formatted. Format the memory card? Memory card is full. Cannot create additional folders on memory card. The movie-record button cannot be used in this mode. Photographs cannot be recorded in this mode. n 220 Solution • Use an approved card. • Format the card. If the problem persists, the card may be damaged. Contact a Nikon-authorized ser vice representative. • Insert a new memory card.
Message Solution Use a lens with a focal length of 6 to Cannot shoot 30 mm to shoot panoramas. If you are panorama with lens of using a zoom lens, choose a focal this focal length. length between 6 and 30 mm. Turn the camera off and then on again Failed to update lens and reattempt the update. If the probfirmware. Try again lem persists or reoccurs frequently, after turning the contact a Nikon-authorized service camera off and on. representative. An error has occurred Turn the camera off and then on again.
Specifications Nikon 1 J5 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Effective pixels Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Storage Image size (pixels) n 222 Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Nikon 1 mount Approx. 2.7× lens focal length (35 mm format equivalent) 20.8 million 13.2 mm × 8.8 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon CX format) 23.
Storage File format Picture Control system Media File system Shooting modes Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed • NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8) compression • NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified microSD (micro Secure Digital), microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards DCF 2.0, Exif 2.
Release Mode Frame advance rate Self-timer Exposure Metering Metering method • Single frame, continuous • Self-timer • Interval timer shooting Approx. 5, 10, 20, 30, or 60 fps 2 s, 10 s TTL metering using image sensor • Matrix • Center-weighted: Meters 4.
Focus Autofocus Lens servo AF-area mode Focus area Focus lock Face priority Flash Built-in flash Guide Number (GN) Control Mode Flash compensation Flash-ready indicator White balance Hybrid autofocus (phase-detection/contrastdetect AF); AF-assist illuminator • Autofocus (AF): Single AF (AF-S); continuous AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); fulltime AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (MF) Single-point, auto-area, subject tracking • Single-point AF: 171 focus areas; the center 105 areas support phase-detec
Movie Metering Metering method n 226 TTL metering using image sensor • Matrix • Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of frame • Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected focus area Frame size (pixels)/ HD movies (aspect ratio 16 : 9) recording rate • 1920 × 1080/60p (59.94 fps) • 1920 × 1080/30p (29.97 fps) • 1280 × 720/60p (59.94 fps) • 1280 × 720/30p (29.97 fps) 4K movies (aspect ratio 16 : 9) 3840 × 2160/15p (14.
Playback Interface USB HDMI output Wireless Standards Operating frequency Range (line of sight) Data rate Authentication Access protocols NFC Operation Supported languages Power source Battery AC adapter Tripod socket Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 16 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, bursts shown as key frames or as consecutive pictures, movie and panorama playback, slide show, histogram display, and auto image rotation Hi-Speed USB Type D HDMI connector IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.
Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5 mm (3.9 × 2.4 × 1.3 in.), excluding projections Weight Approx. 265 g (9.4 oz) with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 231 g (8.2 oz), camera body only Operating environment Temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) Humidity 85% or less (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) guidelines.
1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM Type 1 mount lens Focal length 10–30 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.6 Construction 9 elements in 7 groups (including 4 aspherical lens elements, 1 ED lens element, and HRI lens elements) Angle of view 77°–29° 40 Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) Minimum focus distance 0.2 m (0.7 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening) Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range • 10 mm focal length: f/3.
1 NIKKOR VR 10–100mm f/4–5.6 Type 1 mount lens Focal length 10–100 mm Maximum aperture f/4–5.6 Construction 19 elements in 12 groups (including 3 aspherical lens elements, 2 ED lens elements, and HRI lens elements) Angle of view 77°–9° 10 Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) Minimum focus distance • 10 mm focal length: 0.35 m (1.1 ft) from focal plane • 60 mm focal length: 1.0 m (3.3 ft) from focal plane • 100 mm focal length: 0.65 m (2.
❚❚ 1 NIKKOR Lenses 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM Lens mounting mark Lens cover CPU contacts Zoom ring 1 NIKKOR VR 30–110mm f/3.8–5.
1 NIKKOR VR 10–100mm f/4–5.6 Lens cap Zoom ring Lens mounting mark CPU contacts Retractable lens barrel button 1 NIKKOR lenses are exclusively for Nikon 1 interchangeable lens format digital cameras. The angle of view is equivalent to a 35 mm format lens with a focal length about 2.7× longer. The lenses listed above support vibration reduction and can be used with On or Off selected for Optical VR in the camera menus (0 183). Zoom lenses can be zoomed in or out using the zoom ring (0 40).
A Lens Care • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To remove smudges and fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers. • Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
A Supplied Accessories • 40.5 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-N40.5 (for use with the 1 NIKKOR VR 30–110mm f/3.8–5.6 only) • 55 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-N55 (for use with the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–100mm f/4–5.6 only) • Bayonet Hood HB-N103 (for use with the 1 NIKKOR VR 30–110mm f/3.8–5.6 only) • Rear Lens Cap LF-N1000 Attaching the HB-N103 Bayonet Hood A Optional Accessories • 40.5 mm screw-on filters (for use with the 1 NIKKOR VR 30–110mm f/3.8–5.
❚❚ The Optional FT1 Mount Adapter Read this section for information on using the optional FT1 mount adapter. Before proceeding, be sure that you have read and understood this manual and the documentation for the FT1 and lenses. Autofocus Autofocus is available only with AF-S lenses; other lenses support manual focus only. Set the camera focus mode to AF-S or AF-C. The only AF-area mode available is Single-point and the camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area only.
If AF-S or AF-C is selected for Focus mode and the lens supports autofocus with manual override, you can focus using autofocus and then keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway and rotate the lens focus ring to fine-tune focus manually. To refocus using autofocus, press the shutter-release button halfway again. To zoom in on the display for more precise focus, press J (note that this feature is not available in some modes).
The Electronic Rangefinder If a CPU lens is attached in manual focus mode, the focus indicator can be used to check whether the camera is focused on the subject in the center focus area. Focus indicator I F H F H (flashes) Status In focus. Camera focused in front of subject. Camera focused behind subject. Unable to determine focus. Note that with some subjects, the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed when the camera is not in focus. Check focus in the display before shooting.
Restrictions • Pictures can not be taken in some modes. Choose a different mode if necessary. • Motion Snapshots can be recorded only when an AF-S lens is attached and the camera is in autofocus mode and then only when the subject is in focus. Do not attempt to adjust focus using the focus ring. • The sound monitor switch and focus operation button (Focus Lock/MEMORY RECALL/AF Start) have no effect. Precautions for Use • Lenses over 380 g (13.4 oz) should be supported at all times.
❚❚ Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • Exif version 2.3: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.3, a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif-compliant printers.
A Certificates A FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project (http://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. A MIT License (HarfBuzz) Portions of this software are copyright © 2015 The HarfBuzz Project (http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights reserved.
Battery Life The number of shots or movie footage that can be recorded with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time menus are displayed. Sample figures for EN-EL24 (850 mAh) batteries are given below. • Still images: Approximately 250 shots • Movies: Approximately 60 minutes at 1080/30p Measured according to CIPA standards at 23 ±2 °C (73.4 ±3.
Index Symbols n 242 C (Auto mode) ..............................6, 33 v (Advanced movie mode) .....7, 49 w (Creative mode) .....................6, 58 P (Programmed auto) ..............67, 161 S (Shutter-priority auto) .........68, 161 A (Aperture-priority auto) ......69, 161 M (Manual) ..................................70, 161 a (Sports mode) ............................6, 74 u (Best moment capture mode) . 7, 76 z (Motion Snapshot mode) ......7, 88 0 (HD movie) ....................................
AF-A ..................................................... 184 AF-area mode .................................. 188 AF-assist illuminator ...................... 191 AF-C ..................................................... 184 AF-F ..................................................... 184 AF-S ..................................................... 184 Aperture ........................................69, 70 Aperture-priority auto ........... 69, 161 Assign Fn button ...............................
n 244 Exposure compensation ...............101 Exposure compensation (selfportraits) ...........................................109 Exposure indicator ............................ 71 Exposure mode ................................161 G F H.264 ...................................................226 HD movies ..................................49, 165 HDMI ......................................... 144, 239 HDR ........................................................ 62 High definition .....................
Matrix (Metering) ........................... 166 Max. shots per minute .................. 180 Maximum aperture ...............229, 230 Memory card ... 23, 25, 195, 203, 213 Memory card access lamp .............35 Memory card capacity .................. 213 Metering ............................................ 166 Microphone ............................... 43, 180 Miniature effect ..................................59 Monitor ...................................4, 14, 196 Monochrome ..........................
n 246 Select color .......................................... 66 Select images for printing ............148 Select to send to smart device ...122 Selective color ............................. 59, 66 Self-portrait mode ...................15, 108 Self-portrait mode (setup menu) ..... 197 Self-timer .............................................. 99 Self-timer (self-portraits) ..............109 Sensitivity ...........................................172 Sequence display options ............152 Setup menu .....
Wireless security ............................. 115 Z Zoom guide .........................................40 Zoom ring ..................
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