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Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera. 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.
Getting the Most from Your Camera 0 ii Table of Contents 0 iv s Introduction z Auto Mode 6 Creative Mode b Best Moment Capture Mode 9 Motion Snapshot Mode y Recording and Viewing Movies t More on Photography I More on Playback Q Connections o The Playback Menu i The Shooting Menu ( The Movie Menu ) The Image Processing Menu g The Setup Menu n Technical Notes 0 1 0 23 0 33 0 45 0 53 0 57 0 67 0 79 0 91 0 107 0 117 0 137 0 141 0 155 0 163 i
Getting the Most from Your Camera Take photos with the shutter-release button. Photos can be taken in any mode by pressing the shutterrelease button. See page 8 for more information. Shutter-release button Shoot movies with the movie-record button. Movies can be recorded by pressing the movie-record button in auto (0 31), creative (0 43), and advanced movie (0 57) modes. Movie-record button Create short movies with music.
Accessories Expand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of interchangeable lenses and other accessories (0 163).
Table of Contents Getting the Most from Your Camera ......................................... ii Accessories .............................................................................................. iii For Your Safety............................................................................... x Notices..........................................................................................xiii Introduction 1 Before You Begin .......................................................................
Best Moment Capture Mode 45 Slow View......................................................................................45 Smart Photo Selector..................................................................47 Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector ........ 50 Choosing the Best Shot ..................................................................... 50 Deleting Pictures..................................................................................
Deleting Pictures .........................................................................85 Deleting the Current Picture............................................................85 The Playback Menu .............................................................................85 Rating Pictures .............................................................................86 Slide Shows...................................................................................
The Shooting Menu 117 Reset Shooting Options ...........................................................119 Exposure Mode..........................................................................119 Image Quality.............................................................................120 Image Size...................................................................................120 Number of Shots Saved ...........................................................122 Movie Before/After ................
The Image Processing Menu 141 Reset Processing Options ....................................................... 142 White Balance............................................................................ 142 Fine-Tuning White Balance ........................................................... 143 Preset Manual..................................................................................... 144 ISO Sensitivity ...........................................................................
Technical Notes 163 Optional Accessories ................................................................163 Approved Memory Cards................................................................165 Approved Eye-Fi Cards ....................................................................166 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter......................167 Storage and Cleaning...............................................................169 Storage .......................................................
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, 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 aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents. A Observe caution when using a flash.
A Observe proper precautions when handling A Use appropriate cables. When connectthe charger: • Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. • Do not short the charger terminals. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger. • Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire. • Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms.
Notices • No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for any with this product may be repro- damages resulting from the use of duced, transmitted, transcribed, this product. stored in a retrieval system, or trans- • While every effort has been made to lated into any language in any form, ensure that the information in these by any means, without Nikon’s prior manuals is accurate and complete, written permission.
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.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law.
AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (I) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (II) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
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. A Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing.
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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 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 7 8 9 15 10 18 11 19 16 14 13 12 1 Movie-record button .................................... 31, 43, 57, 59, 63 2 Shutter-release button ....................... 25, 46, 48, 54, 61 3 Power switch........................................19 4 Power lamp ...........
The Camera Body (Continued) 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 12 13 s 8 11 10 1 Monitor ....................................4, 79, 157 2 K (playback) button ............29, 50, 56 3 G (menu) button .......................... 7 4 Multi selector......................................... 6 J (OK) button....................................... 6 & (feature) ...........................................11 E (exposure compensation)............71 M (flash mode).....................................
The Monitor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 35 34 33 32 s 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 1 Shooting mode ..................................... 8 2 Live image control..............................27 Creative mode ............................. 33, 34 Best moment capture selection ....................................... 45, 47 Advanced movie selection ........ 57, 62 Exposure mode ................................ 119 3 Flexible program indicator ...............36 4 Flash mode ...................
A The Framing Grid A framing grid can be displayed by selecting On for Display > Grid display in the setup menu (0 157). A See also For information on adjusting monitor brightness, see page 157.
The Multi Selector The multi selector and J button are used to adjust settings and navigate the camera menus. s Multi selector Settings: & See page 11. Menu navigation: 1 Move cursor up. Select highlighted item. Settings: C View continuous shooting/self-timer menu (0 67). Settings: E View exposure compensation menu (0 71). Menu navigation: 4 Return to previous menu. Menu navigation: 2 Select highlighted item or display sub-menu. Settings: M View flash mode menu (0 72).
The G Button The shooting mode and most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. Press the G button to display the menu selection dialog shown below, then use the multi selector to highlight the icon for the desired menu and press J. Playback menu (0 107): Adjust playback settings. G button s Shooting menu (0 117): Adjust settings for still photography. Shooting mode menu (0 8): Choose a shooting mode. Movie menu (0 137): Adjust movie-recording options.
❚❚ Choosing a Shooting Mode To display the shooting mode menu, press the G button, highlight Shooting mode, and press J. Use the multi selector to highlight a shooting mode and press J to select the highlighted option. s z Motion Snapshot mode (0 53): 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.
Options for each mode can be displayed by highlighting the mode and pressing 2. Press 4 to return to the shooting mode menu. z Motion Snapshot mode: Choose a theme (0 55). • Beauty (1) • Waves (2) • Relaxation (3) • Tenderness (4) s u Best moment capture mode: Choose between slow view and Smart Photo Selector modes (0 45). • Slow view (t) • Smart Photo Selector (y) C Auto mode: Take photographs using live controls (0 27).
w Creative mode: Choose a scene (0 33). • Programmed auto (P) • Shutter-priority auto (S) • Aperture-priority auto (A) • Manual (M) • Night landscape (j) • Night portrait (o) • Backlighting (m) • Soft (q) • Miniature effect (r) • Selective color (s) s v Advanced movie mode: Choose between HD (0 57) and slowmotion movies (0 62).
A & (Feature) The options for each mode can also be displayed by pressing the & key on the multi selector after selecting the shooting mode. s In playback mode, the & key can be used to rate pictures (0 86).
❚❚ Using the Menus Use the multi selector (0 6) to navigate the playback, shooting, movie, image processing, and setup menus. s Multi selector 1 Select an item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight menu items and press 2 to view options for the highlighted item. 2 Select an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired option and press J to select. A Using the Menus The items listed may vary with camera settings. Items displayed in gray are not currently available (0 174).
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. 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 x–xii and 170– 173 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. Check to be sure the battery and card 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. 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. See page 127 for information on vibration reduction (VR) and page 196 for information on removing lenses. s Mounting mark (lens) Mounting mark Keeping marks aligned, position lens on camera, then rotate until it clicks into place.
5 Turn the camera on. Press the power switch to turn the camera on. The power lamp will briefly light green and the monitor will turn on. Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting. A Turning the Camera Off s To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. The monitor will turn off.
6 Choose a language and set the clock. A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Use the multi selector and J button (0 6) to choose a language and set the camera clock. Photos can not be taken until you have set the time and date. s Press 1 or 3 to highlight language and press J. 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 saving time option and press J.
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 EP-5C power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 167). Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month.
7 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 (0 157). 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.
zAuto Mode Shoot photographs and movies. The camera automatically adjusts settings to suit the subject. Taking Photos in Auto Mode 1 Select C mode. Press the G button to display the menus and select C (auto) for Shooting mode (0 8). z 2 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. 3 Frame the photograph.
4 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up (0 72) and the AF-assist illuminator (0 135) may light to assist the focus operation. z If the camera is able to focus, the selected Focus area focus area will be highlighted in green and a beep will sound (a beep may not sound if the subject is moving). If the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will be displayed in red. See page 130. 5 Shoot.
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.
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 (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out). Zoom in Zoom out z Zoom ring If you are using an optional lens with a power drive zoom switch, select T to zoom in and W to zoom out. The speed with which the camera zooms in and out varies with how far you slide the switch.
❚❚ Live Image Control Live image controls let you preview how changes to each control will affect the final photograph. To choose a live image control for auto mode, press 1 (&), use the multi selector to highlight a control, and press J to view the effect. Rotate the multi selector to choose a setting and press J to select. To cancel live image controls, press 1 (&) again. z Active D-Lighting: Preserve details in highlights and shadows for natural contrast.
Motion control: Suggest motion by blurring moving objects, or “freeze” motion to capture moving objects clearly. Freeze motion Blur motion z Freeze motion Blur motion Brightness control: Make pictures brighter or darker. Brighter D Live Image Control Darker Brighter Darker Continuous shooting is not available (0 67) and the built-in flash can not be used when live image control is in effect. Pressing the movierecord button cancels live image control.
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. To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutterrelease button halfway. A See Also For information on toggling photo info on or off, see page 158. See page 82 for information on viewing multiple images. For information on zooming in on the center of the current image, see page 84.
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.
Recording Movies in Auto Mode In auto mode, the movie-record button can be used to shoot HD movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (the movie crop is shown in the display). Press the movie-record button to start and stop recording. Movie-record button A Taking Photographs During Recording Photographs with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 can be taken at any time during recording by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down. Movie recording is not interrupted.
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6Creative Mode Choose creative mode when to take photos using special effects, match settings to the scene, or control shutter speed and aperture. Choosing a Creative Mode 1 Select w mode. Press the G button to display the menus and select w (creative mode) for Shooting mode (0 8). 6 2 Choose a scene. Press 1 (&) and highlight a scene using the multi selector (0 34). Press J to select the highlighted scene. Your selection is indicated by an icon in the display.
Choosing a Scene Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenes: Option 6 34 Description The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure (0 36). Recommended for snapshots Programmed auto (P) and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings. You choose the shutter speed; the camera selects an Shutter-priority auto aperture for best results (0 37). Use to freeze or blur (S) motion.
Option Description Each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed, the camera takes a series of shots, some with the flash and some without, and combines them to capture background lighting in portraits taken at night or under low light; during processing, a message is displayed and no pictures can be taken.
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 6 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) Slow shutter speed (1 s) 6 ❚❚ Choosing a Shutter Speed Rotate the multi selector 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. ❚❚ Choosing Shutter Speed and Aperture Adjust shutter speed and aperture with reference to the exposure indicator (see below). Press 2 to highlight shutter speed or aperture and rotate the multi selector to choose a value, then repeat for the remaining item.
A The Exposure Indicator When shutter speeds other than “Bulb” are selected, the exposure indicator shows whether the photograph would be under- or overexposed at current settings. Optimal exposure 6 Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV ❚❚ 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.
2 Choose a shutter speed of “Bulb”. Press 2 to highlight shutter speed and rotate the multi selector counterclockwise to select “Bulb”. 3 Open the shutter. 6 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.
Backlighting The method used to capture details in shaded areas of back-lit subjects depends on the option selected for HDR in the shooting menu (0 117). 6 Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR (high dynamic range); Z appears in the display. Each time the shutterrelease 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.
Recording Movies in Creative Mode In creative mode, the movie-record button can be used to shoot HD movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (the corners of the movie crop are shown in the display). Press the movie-record button to start and stop recording. Note that regardless of the mode selected, movies are recorded using programmed auto exposure; to adjust exposure when shooting movies, select advanced movie mode (0 57).
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bBest Moment Capture Mode This mode is ideal for fast-changing, hard-to-capture subjects. Choose when 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 motion (Smart Photo Selector; 0 47). Slow View In this 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.
2 Frame the photograph. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame. 3 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera will focus (0 24) and then, over a span of about 1 s, record 15 frames to a temporary memory buffer. b 4 View the buffer contents. Keep the shutter-release button Progress indicator pressed halfway to play the frames in the buffer back in a continuous loop about 5 s long. The position of the current frame is shown by a progress indicator.
Smart Photo Selector Choose Smart Photo Selector mode to let the camera help you take photos that 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 a number of best shot candidates based on composition and motion. To use the Smart Photo Selector, select Smart Photo Selector from the 1 (&) button menu in best moment capture mode.
2 Frame the photograph. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame. 3 Begin buffering photographs. b Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 24). An 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. 4 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
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.LST” file from the “NCFL” folder on the memory card or change the file names of images taken with the Smart Photo Selector.
Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector b Press K and use the multi selector to display photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector (0 29; 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 b 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.
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9Motion 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; playback is accompanied by a background track about 10 s long. 9 Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode 1 Select z mode.
3 Begin buffering. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 24). An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buffer. 4 Shoot. 9 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.
❚❚ Choosing a Theme To choose the background music for the movie, press 1 (&) and use the multi selector and J button to select from Beauty, Waves, Relaxation, and Tenderness. To play the background music for the highlighted theme, press 2 and rotate the multi selector to adjust volume. A Motion Snapshot Mode Live audio is not recorded. Movies can not be recorded using the movie-record button and the flash can not be used.
Viewing Motion Snapshots Press K and use the multi selector to display a Motion Snapshot (0 29; Motion Snapshots are indicated by a z icon). Pressing 3 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; the background track plays for about 10 s (to choose a new background track, use the Change theme option in the playback menu; 0 115). To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
yRecording and Viewing Movies The camera can record high-definition (HD) movies with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 and slow-motion movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3.
Recording HD Movies Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. 1 Choose a shooting mode. Press the G button to display the menus (0 7) and choose an option for Shooting mode that supports HD movie recording (0 57). For greater control of exposure, select v (advanced movie mode), press 1 (&), and choose from P Programmed auto, S Shutter-priority auto, A Aperture-priority auto, and M Manual (0 57). y 2 Frame the opening shot.
3 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 Movie-record button Be careful not to cover the microphone and note that the built-in microphone Recording indicator/ may record sounds made by the camera Time elapsed or lens. By default, the camera focuses continuously; to avoid recording focus noise, select Single AF for Focus mode in the movie menu (0 128).
A The Movie Crop The movie crop is shown in the monitor. HD crop (16 : 9) A Focus Lock Slow-motion movie crop (8 : 3) If Single AF is selected for Focus mode in the movie menu for advanced movie mode, focus will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (0 134).
❚❚ Taking Photographs During HD Movie Recording Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a photograph without interrupting HD movie recording. Photographs taken during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. A Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Up to 18 photographs can be taken with each movie shot. Please note that photographs can not be taken with slow-motion movies.
Recording Slow-Motion Movies Silent slow-motion movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3 can be recorded by selecting y Slow motion from the 1 (&) button menu in advanced movie mode. Slow-motion movies are recorded at 400 fps and play back at about 30 fps. 1 Select v mode. Press the G button to display the menus and select v (advanced movie mode) for Shooting mode (0 8). If an option other than y Slow motion is selected, choose y Slow motion. y 2 Frame the opening shot.
3 Focus. Focus area 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. The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the display; face detection (0 26) is not Movie-record button available and focus and exposure can Recording indicator/ not be adjusted.
5 End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached, the memory card is full, the lens is removed, or the camera becomes hot (0 xvi). A Maximum Length Movie-record button Up to 2.5 seconds of footage can be recorded; note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 165). A See Also Frame rate options are described on page 138.
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 29). Press 3 to start playback. Movie playback indicator/ Current position/total length 1 icon/Length Guide Volume The following operations can be performed: To Use Pause Play Advance/ rewind Adjust volume Return to full-frame playback Description Pause playback. J y Resume playback when the movie is paused or during rewind/advance. Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance.
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 114 for information on trimming unwanted footage from movies.
tMore on Photography Single-Frame, Continuous, and Self-Timer Modes Pressing 4 (C) on the multi selector displays a choice of shutterrelease modes for still photography: 8 5 fps 15 fps 30 fps 60 fps E 10 s E5s E2s The camera takes pictures one at a time. Continuous: The camera records photographs at about 5, 15, 30, or 60 fps while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. The shutter is released about 10, 5, or 2 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
D Continuous Mode The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst varies with the release mode. At frame rates of 30 and 60 fps, the maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst is 15. The built-in flash can be used when 5 fps is selected, but only one picture will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed; at settings of 15, 30, and 60 fps, the built-in flash will not fire.
Self-Timer Modes The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for selfportraits. 1 Display release mode options. Press 4 (C) to display release mode options. 2 Select the desired self-timer option. Use the multi selector to highlight E 10 s, E 5 s, or E 2 s and press J. 3 Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 4 Frame the photograph and shoot.
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. Turning the camera off cancels the self-timer. A Movie Mode In self-timer mode, start and stop the timer by pressing the movierecord button instead of the shutter-release button. A Raising the Flash In P, S, A, or M mode, press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash before shooting.
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. 2 Choose a value. t 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 camera offers a choice of flash modes; choose a mode according to lighting conditions and your creative intent.
Choosing a Flash Mode The options available vary with the shooting mode. Auto, Soft (q), Miniature effect (r), Selective color (s) o Auto n Auto+red-eye reduction s Off 1 Night portrait (o), Backlighting (m) N Fill flash NY Red-eye reduction N NY Nq s P, A N NY Fill flash Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction + NYp slow sync Np Fill flash + slow sync Nr Rear curtain + slow sync s Off 2 S, M Fill flash Red-eye reduction Rear-curtain sync Off 2 1 Select to disable built-in flash.
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 Flash Modes t The flash modes listed on the previous page may combine one or more of the following settings, as shown by the flash mode icon: • AUTO (auto flash): When lighting is poor or subject is backlit, flash pops up automatically when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required. • Y (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits.
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 The built-in flash can not be used with live image control (0 27) and will not fire during continuous shooting at frame advance rates faster than 5 fps (0 67) or when On is selected for HDR in the shooting menu (0 42).
The WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter Attach an optional WU-1b wireless mobile adapter to the camera USB connector to copy images to, or control the camera from, smartphone or tablet devices running the Wireless Mobile Utility app. 1 Connect the WU-1b. After removing the rubber cap from the WU-1b USB connector, turn the camera off and attach the adapter to the camera USB connector. 2 Activate the adapter. t Select Wireless mobile adapter in the setup menu (0 155).
4 Take pictures remotely. Once a wireless connection is established, the smart device will display the view through the camera lens; the camera will display a message stating that a wireless connection is active. D Wireless Networks Camera settings can not be adjusted while the camera is connected to a wireless network. To end the connection, press the G button. A The Wireless Mobile Utility The Wireless Mobile Utility is available from Google Play and the App Store.
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IMore on Playback Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in fullframe playback (0 29). The information displayed can be selected using the Display > Playback option in the setup menu (0 158). ❚❚ Basic Info 1 2 1 12 2 3 3 11 13 10 9 10 4 9 8 7 6 5 4 8 7 6 5 Still images Movies 1 Shooting mode 2 Protect status.....................................110 3 Frame number/total number of images 4 Image quality.....................................120 Frame rate........
❚❚ Detailed Photo Information 1 2 3 4 28 5 6 27 7 8 9 26 25 24 15 14 13 12 11 10 16 17 18 23 22 21 20 19 Still images 1 2 29 4 5 3 6 13 26 16 27 12 11 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 Movies I 80 1 Shooting mode 2 Frame number/total number of images 3 Protect status.....................................110 4 Camera name 5 Retouch indicator ...........111, 112, 113 Movie edit indicator.........................114 6 Histogram showing distribution of tones in image ...................................
A Histograms (0 80) Camera histograms are intended only as a guide and may differ from those in imaging applications. Sample histograms are shown below: • If brightness varies evenly across the image, the distribution of tones will be relatively even. • If the image is dark, tone distribution will be shifted to the left. • If the image is bright, tone distribution will be shifted to the right. Exposure compensation shifts the distribution of tones to the right when raised, to the left when lowered.
Thumbnail Playback To view pictures in “contact sheets” of 4, 9, or 72 images, press J when a picture is displayed full frame and rotate the multi selector counterclockwise. The following operations can be performed: To I Use Display more images Description Rotate the multi selector counterclockwise to increase the number of images displayed from 1 to 4, from 4 to 9, or from 9 to 72. To view images taken on selected dates (0 83), rotate the selector counterclockwise when 72 images are displayed.
Calendar Playback To view pictures taken on a selected date, rotate the multi selector counterclockwise when 72 pictures are displayed (0 82). The following operations can be performed: To Use Display calendar To return to the 72-image display, rotate the multi selector clockwise when the calendar is displayed. Exit to thumbnail playback Use multi selector to highlight date in calendar display.
Playback Zoom To zoom in on a photograph, display it full frame and press J and rotate the multi selector clockwise. Playback zoom is not available with movies or Motion Snapshots. The following operations can be performed: To Use Rotate the multi selector clockwise to zoom in, counterclockwise to zoom out. Whenever you zoom in or out, a navigation window will appear with the area currently visible in the display indicated by a yellow border. Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to scroll the image.
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.
Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Rating is not available with protected images. 1 Select a picture. Display a picture in full-frame playback. 2 Press 1 (&). Press 1 (&) and rotate the multi selector to choose from ratings of zero to five stars, or select ) to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion.
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. Display movies only. Display only the movie portion of Motion Snapshots. Motion Snapshot The associated photographs are not displayed.
2 Adjust display times and choose a background track. 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.
3 Select Start. Highlight Start and press J to start the slide show. The following operations can be performed while a slide show is in progress: To Use Pause/resume J Pause the show. Press again to resume. Rotate the multi selector to adjust volume. Adjust volume Exit to playback mode Description Press 4 to return to the previous frame, 2 to skip to the next frame. Skip back/skip ahead K End the show and return to playback mode. The options shown at right are displayed when the show ends.
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QConnections Installing the Supplied Software Install the supplied software to copy pictures to your computer for viewing and editing pictures and creating short movies. Before installing the software, confirm that your system meets the requirements on page 93. 1 Launch the installer. Start the computer, insert the ViewNX 2/Short Movie Creator installer CD, and launch the installer. 2 Select a language.
4 Exit the installer. Click Yes (Windows) or OK (Mac OS) when installation is complete. Windows Mac OS Click Yes Click OK The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 • Short Movie Creator • Apple QuickTime (Windows only) 5 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. A Supplied Software Be sure to update to the latest versions of the supplied software. Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates while the computer is connected to the Internet.
System Requirements The system requirements for ViewNX 2 are: Windows • Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core series, 1.6 GHz or better CPU • H.264 movies (playback): 3.0 GHz Pentium D or better • H.264 movies (editing): 2.
The system requirements for Short Movie Creator are: Windows 2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better Pre-installed versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, WinOS dows 7, and Windows 8 1.
Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer Transferring Pictures 1 Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable (do not use force or insert the connectors at an angle) and then turn the camera on.
3 Click Start Transfer. At default settings, all the pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Click Start Transfer 4 Terminate the connection. If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.
❚❚ Retouching Photographs To crop pictures and perform such tasks as adjusting sharpness and tone levels, click the Edit button in the toolbar. ❚❚ Creating Short Movies Use the Short Movie Creator to create short movies combining photos, music, Motion Snapshots, and movie footag e (0 98). ❚❚ Printing Pictures Click the Print button in the toolbar. A dialog will be displayed, allowing you to print pictures on a printer connected to the computer.
Creating Short Movies Use the supplied Short Movie Creator software to create movies combining photographs with Motion Snapshots, movies, and music. 1 Transfer pictures. Transfer pictures as described on page 95. 2 Select components. Select pictures in ViewNX 2. 3 Start Short Movie Creator. Click the Short Movie Creator button in ViewNX 2.
5 Save the movie. Click Create Movie. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; select one of the following options and click Create. • Save file: Save the movie to a folder on the computer. • Save to Camera (memory card): Save the movie to a memory card so that it can later be played back on the camera. To use this option, you will first need to insert a memory card that has been formatted in the camera (0 156) into a card reader or card slot.
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 C mini-pin 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-5C 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 as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. Q A USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the printer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub. 3 Turn the camera on.
Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 Select a picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Rotate the multi selector clockwise to zoom in on the current frame (0 84; rotate the multi selector counterclockwise to exit zoom). To view nine pictures at a time, rotate the selector counterclockwise when a picture is displayed full frame. Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to highlight pictures, or rotate the multi selector clockwise to display the highlighted picture full frame. 2 Adjust print options.
Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 102). 2 Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Select images for printing: Select pictures for printing. • Print DPOF print order: Print an existing print order created with the DPOF print order option in the playback menu (0 106). The current print order will be displayed in Step 3.
5 Start printing. Highlight Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J again. A Errors See page 185 for information on what to do if an error occurs during printing. A PictBridge Print Options Highlight a page size (only sizes supported by the current Page printer are listed) and press J to select and exit to the previous size menu (to print at the default page size for the current printer, select Use printer settings).
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The DPOF print order option is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. Press the G button, select DPOF print order in the playb a c k m e n u, a n d ch o o s e f r o m t h e following options: Press 4 or 2 to highlight pictures (0 109). To select the current picture for printing, press 1.
oThe Playback Menu To display the playback menu, press G and select Playback. G button The playback menu contains the following options: Option Delete Description Delete multiple images. Slide show View movies and photos in a slide show. Choose whether pictures are displayed after shooting. Rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) Rotate tall pictures for display during playback. DPOF print Create digital “print orders”. order Protect pictures from accidental Protect deletion. Rating Rate pictures.
Option Description Create cropped copies of selected pictures. Choose whether 4 and 2 can be Faceused during playback zoom (0 84) priority to select faces detected with face zoom priority. Create copies of movies from which Edit movie unwanted footage has been trimmed. Change Change the themes for existing theme Motion Snapshots.
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).
Image Review If On is selected, pictures will be displayed immediately after shooting. To view pictures when Off is selected, press the K button. 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.
D-Lighting Applied to selected images, D-Lighting creates copies that have been processed to brighten shadows. Use to retouch dark or backlit photographs. Before After Press 4 or 2 to highlight an image (0 109) 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.
Resize Create small copies of selected photographs. Select Choose size and choose a size from 1.1 M, 0.6 M, and 0.3 M, and then choose Select images. Press 4 or 2 to highlight pictures (0 109) 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. Copies are resized according to the aspect ratio of the original and the option selected for Choose size: 1.1 M 0.6 M 0.
Crop Create a cropped copy of selected photographs. Select images Aspect ratio To select an image for trimming, choose Select images, highlight a picture (0 109), and press J. Choose from aspect ratios of 3 : 2, 4 : 3, 1 : 1, and 16 : 9. The selected image will be displayed with a default crop of the selected aspect ratio shown in yellow. Use the controls below to size and position the crop and save the copy.
Face-Priority Zoom If On is selected, 4 and 2 can be used during playback zoom to select faces detected with face priority. If Off is selected, 4 and 2 can be used with 1 and 3 to scroll the display. Edit Movie Trim footage from movies to create edited copies. 1 Select Choose start point or Choose end point. Choose from the following options: • Choose start point: Trim the opening footage. • Choose end point: Trim the closing footage. 2 Select a movie.
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. If a copy can not be created at the current playback position, the current position will be displayed in red in Step 4 and no copy will be created. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card.
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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. Choose how the camera sets Exposure shutter speed and aperture in mode Motion Snapshot mode (0 53). Choose a file format and Image quality compression ratio. Image size Choose a size for new photos.
i Option Description Choose whether the camera Auto distortion corrects barrel and pincushion control distortion. Choose a color space for new Color space pictures. Active Avoid loss of detail in D-Lighting highlights and shadows. Enhance detail in highlights and shadows when HDR photographing high-contrast scenes with Backlighting selected in creative mode. Long exposure Reduce noise in long timeNR exposures. Adjust settings for 1 NIKKOR Optical VR lenses with vibration reduction.
Reset Shooting Options Select Yes to reset the options in the shooting menu and other shooting settings to default values (0 117, 178). Exposure Mode The options in the exposure mode menu offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture in Motion Snapshot mode (0 53). An automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode in which the camera not only chooses shutter speed and aperture but adjusts other settings to suit the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 25).
Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio for photographs. Option File type NEF (RAW) NEF JPEG fine JPEG normal JPEG JPEG basic 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).
A NEF (RAW) 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 2 (available separately; 0 164) or ViewNX 2 (supplied). A File Names Photos and movies are stored as image files with names of the form “xxx_nnnn.
Number of Shots Saved Choose the number of shots selected by the Smart Photo Selector. If 5 is selected, the camera will save the best shot and 4 best shot candidates. If 1 is selected, the camera will save only the best shot. Movie Before/After 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 53). If 1.6 s : 0 s is selected, the photograph used for the Motion Snapshot will feature the last frame of the movie.
File Format Choose the file format for Motion Snapshots (0 53). Motion Snapshots are recorded as a 4 s MOV file and a JPEG NMS files image. Motion Snapshots can only be viewed on the camera or using ViewNX 2 (0 93). Motion Snapshots are recorded as a 10 s MOV file that can be viewed in a variety of computer applications. The Motion SnapMOV file shot is not displayed automatically when shooting ends (0 54); for information on viewing Motion Snapshot movies, see page 65.
Auto Distortion Control Select On to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wideangle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion in photos taken with long lenses (note that the edges of photographs may be cropped out, and that there may be an increase in the time needed to process images before they are saved). This option is available only with 1 NIKKOR lenses and not with other NIKKOR lenses attached using the FT1 mount adapter (0 198). Results are not guaranteed with third-party lenses.
Color Space The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose sRGB for photos that will be used “as is,” with no further modification, Adobe RGB for photos that will be extensively processed or retouched after leaving the camera. Note that regardless of the option selected, sRGB is used for movies and Motion Snapshots and for photos taken during movie recording.
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 (0 123). 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 Photographs taken at slow shutter speeds are automatically processed to reduce “noise” (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog), slightly increasing recording times. Selecting On increases the amount of noise reduction performed at shutter speeds slower than 1 s and increases the time required to record images by roughly 1.5 to 2 times.
Electronic VR Select On to enable electronic vibration reduction while recording Motion Snapshots. This feature is available even if the attached 1 NIKKOR lens does not support vibration reduction. Note that there will be a slight delay before recording begins and that the edges of the image will be cropped out when On is selected. Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses.
A Focus Mode The options available vary as shown below.
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 (0 131) or use focus lock (0 134) 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 (0 128) and press 2. 2 Choose a magnification. To choose the magnification for the manual focus display, highlight 10× zoom, 5× zoom, or 2× zoom and press J. 3 Display the manual focus guides.
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. 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 Single- focus area over your subject c point and press J; the camera focuses on the subject in the Focus area selected focus area only. Use with stationary subjects.
Focus Lock When Single AF is selected for Focus mode (0 128), 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 (0 130), you can also focus on another subject at the same distance and then use focus lock to recompose the photograph.
Face-Priority Choose On to enable face priority (0 26). 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 (0 128) or single AF is selected in AF-A, and • Auto-area or Single-point is selected for AF-area mode (0 133). AF-assist illuminator The AF-assist illuminator will not light to assist the focus operation in advanced movie mode, during movie recording, or when Off is selected.
Flash Compensation Flash compensation alters flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Choose from values between –3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments of 1/3 EV; in general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker. A Y icon is displayed when flash compensation is in effect. Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0.
(The Movie Menu To display the movie menu, press G and select Movies. G button The movie menu contains the following options: Option Reset movie options Description Reset movie menu options to their default values. Choose a frame rate for slowFrame rate motion movies (0 62). Choose HD movie frame size Movie settings and frame rate (0 58). Choose how the camera Metering meters exposure. Movie sound options Choose sound recording options. Adjust settings for 1 NIKKOR lenses with vibration reduction.
Reset Movie Options Select Yes to reset the options in the movie menu to default values (0 137). Frame Rate Choose a frame rate for slow-motion movies (0 62). The faster the frame rate, the smaller the frame size. Option 400 fps 1200 fps Frame size (pixels) 640 × 240 320 × 120 Bit rate (approx.) 2 Mbps 1 Mbps Maximum length Maximum length (shooting) (playback) * 2.5 seconds 33 seconds 2.5 seconds 100 seconds * All figures are approximate. Slow-motion movies will play back over a period of about 13.
Movie Settings Choose a frame size and frame rate for HD movies (0 58). Option Frame size (pixels) Recording rate t 1080/60i 59.94 fields/s * 1920 × 1080 r 1080/30p 29.97 fps u 720/60p 59.94 fps 1280 × 720 s 720/30p 29.97 fps Bit rate (approx.) Maximum length 24 Mbps 20 minutes 24 Mbps 16 Mbps 29 minutes 12 Mbps * Sensor output is about 60 fps. A Photo Frame Size Photographs recorded by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.
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.
)The Image Processing Menu To display the image processing menu, press G and select Image processing. G button The image processing menu contains the following options: Option Reset processing options White balance ISO sensitivity Picture Control Custom Picture Control High ISO noise reduction Description Default 0 Reset image processing options to their default values. — 142 Auto 142 Auto (100–3200) 147 Standard 148 — 152 On 154 Adjust settings for different types of lighting.
Reset Processing Options Select Yes to reset the options in the image processing menu to default values (0 141). 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 J I H N G M Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Y Underwater L Preset manual Automatic white balance adjustment.
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 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 (0 158; 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 higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the more likely the image is to be affected by “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines. The camera adjusts ISO sensitivity in response to q Auto (100–6400) lighting conditions.
Picture Control Choose how the camera processes photographs. Standard processing for balanced results. Recommended in most situations. Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for R Neutral photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched. Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect. S Vivid Choose for photographs that emphasize primary colors. T Monochrome Take monochrome photographs. Process portraits for natural texture and a rounded e Portrait feel.
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. A Preset Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera are referred to as preset Picture Controls.
❚❚ Picture Control Settings Manual adjustments (all Picture Controls) Choose from options between –2 and +2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). For Quick adjust example, choosing positive values for Vivid makes pictures more vivid. Not available with Neutral, Monochrome, or custom Picture Controls. Control the sharpness of outlines.
D “A” (Auto) Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. 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.
Custom Picture Control The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. Edit/Save To create a custom Picture Control, select Edit/save and follow the steps below. 1 Select a Picture Control. Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2, or press J to proceed to Step 3 to save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification. 2 Edit the selected Picture Control. See page 150 for more information.
Load from/Save to Card Custom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX 2 or optional software such as Capture NX 2 can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera, or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in other Nikon 1 S1 cameras and compatible software and then deleted when no longer needed.
High ISO Noise Reduction Select On to reduce “noise” (randomly-spaced bright pixels, lines, or fog). If Off is selected, noise reduction will only be performed at high ISO sensitivities; the amount of noise reduction is less than that performed when On 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 to — Reset setup options 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.
Option Description Default Flicker reduction Reduce flicker or banding. — Reset file numbering Reset file numbering. — Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Daylight saving time: Off Choose a language for the Language — camera displays. Record camera orientation Auto image rotation On with pictures. Wireless mobile Enable or disable the wire— adapter less mobile adapter. Check and optimize the Pixel mapping camera image sensor and — image processors.
Slot Empty Release Lock If Enable release is selected, the shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted. No pictures will be recorded, although they will be displayed in demo mode. Select Release locked to enable the shutter only when a card is inserted. 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.
Playback Choose the information displayed during playback (0 79). Basic info Detailed info Image only Sound Settings Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. If Autofocus/self-timer is selected, a beep will sound when the camera focuses and during self-timer photography; to mute the beep, remove the check from this item. Select Shutter to play a sound when the shutter is released, or remove the check from this item to mute the shutter. Press J to exit when settings are complete.
Shutter Button AE Lock If On is selected, exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 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 20). 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 viewed in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 164). 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.
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. Do not remove the lens cap. 2 Select Pixel mapping. Turn the camera on, press G, and select Pixel mapping in the setup menu.
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 1 mount lenses Mount Adapter FT1: The FT1 allows NIKKOR F mount lenses to be used with Nikon 1 interchangeable lens format digital cameras.
Software Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package offering such features as white balance adjustment and color control points. Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the websites listed on page xvii for the latest information on supported operating systems.
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. Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used.
Approved Eye-Fi Cards When inserted in the camera, Eye-Fi cards can be used to upload photographs to a preselected destination. As of October 2012, the camera supports 8 GB Pro X2 SDHC cards. Eye-Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase in accordance with local regulations. Eye-Fi cards may not be available in some countries or regions; consult the manufacturer for more information. Be sure the Eye-Fi card firmware has been updated to the latest version.
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 battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the EP-5C 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. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
4 Connect the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (q) and the EP-5C 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-EL20 battery. • Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a spare EN-EL20 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.
Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode.
Shooting, movie, and image processing menus Other settings Movie settings Movie sound options White balance ISO sensitivity Picture Control Custom Picture Control High ISO noise reduction Focus area selection Flexible program Autoexposure lock Focus lock Continuous 7 Self-timer 7 Exposure compensation Flash mode Advanced movie Theme v z C u P S A M h P S A M ✔ — ✔4 ✔4 ✔4 ✔4 — — — — — ✔ — ✔4 ✔4 ✔4 ✔4 — — — — — — — ✔ — — ✔ — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
❚❚ w Creative Mode In the table below, creative modes are represented by the following icons: j night landscape, o night portrait, m backlighting, q soft, r miniature effect, and s selective color.
Other settings P Focus area selection ✔ Flexible program ✔1 Autoexposure lock ✔ Focus lock ✔ ✔ Continuous 7 ✔4 Self-timer 7 Exposure ✔ compensation Flash mode ✔4 Advanced movie — Theme — o — — ✔ ✔ — ✔ m — — ✔ ✔ — ✔ q — — ✔ ✔ — ✔ r — — ✔ ✔ — ✔ s — — ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ S ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔4 A ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔4 M ✔ — — ✔ ✔ ✔4 j — — ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 4 4 4 6 1 Has no effect on movies recorded with movie-record button. 2 NEF (RAW) not available.
Defaults Defaults for the options in the playback, shooting, movie, image processing, and setup menus may be found on pages 107, 117, 137, 141, and 155, respectively. Defaults for other settings are listed below. Option Focus area (0 133) Flexible program (0 36) Focus lock (0 134) Continuous/self-timer (0 67) Exposure compensation (0 71) Flash mode (0 73) Default Center * Off Off 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 Toshiba SDE016GUX UHS-I SDHC card at different image quality, size, or movie settings. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded.
❚❚ HD Movies Movie settings (0 139) 1080/60i 1080/30p 720/60p 720/30p Maximum total length (approx.) * 1 hours 28 minutes 1 hours 28 minutes 2 hours 12 minutes 2 hours 56 minutes * For information on the maximum length that can be recorded in a single clip, see page 139. ❚❚ Slow-Motion Movies Frame rate (0 138) 400 fps 1200 fps Maximum total recorded length (approx.) * 1 hours 4 minutes 2 hours 8 minutes * Up to 2.5 s of slow-motion footage can be recorded in a single clip. Playback length is about 13.
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 13, 22). • The memory card is locked (0 16) or full (0 22). • The flash is charging (0 72). • The camera is not in focus (0 24). • You are currently filming a slow-motion movie (0 61).
Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the display: Choose a Flicker reduction setting that matches the local AC power supply (0 159). No flash: See page 75. The flash will not fire when off (0 73); in P, S, A, and M modes, the flash will not fire when lowered. Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available in particular shooting or exposure modes (0 174) or when the built-in flash is raised (0 72) or wireless mobile adapter is attached (0 76).
Playback “Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation: • Select On for Rotate tall (0 110). • The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off (0 161). • Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken (0 161). • Photo is displayed in image review (0 110). Cannot hear movie sound: • Rotate the multi selector clockwise to raise the volume (0 65). If the camera is connected to a television (0 100), use the controls for the TV to adjust the volume.
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 Solution Memory card is locked (write protected). Turn the camera off and slide the card Eye-Fi cards cannot be write-protect switch to the “write” used with the writeposition. protect switch in the "lock" position. • You may be able to record additional images if you reduce image quality or size. Memory card is full. • Delete unwanted images. • Insert another memory card. • Use an approved card. • Format the card. If the problem perThis memory card cannot be used.
Message Failed to update lens firmware. Try again after turning the camera off and on. An error has occurred. Press the shutterrelease button again. Solution Turn the camera off and then on again and reattempt the update. If the problem persists or reoccurs frequently, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative. Press the shutter-release button. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative if the problem persists or reoccurs frequently. Turn the camera off and then on again.
Specifications Nikon 1 S1 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Effective pixels Image sensor Image sensor Storage Image size (pixels) Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Nikon 1 mount Approx. 2.7× lens focal length (35 mm format equivalent) 10.1 million 13.2 mm × 8.
Shooting modes Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Release Mode Frame advance rate Self-timer Exposure Metering Metering method C auto; w creative, with a choice of the following options: P, S, A, M, j night landscape, o night portrait, m backlighting, q soft, r miniature effect, and s selective color; u best moment capture (t slow view and y Smart Photo Selector), v advanced movie (HD—P, S, A, M only— and y slow motion), z Motion Snapshot Electronic shutter / s in steps of 1/3 EV; Bulb Note: Bulb ends au
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 n 190 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: 135 focus areas; the center 73 areas support phase
Movie Metering Metering method 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 × 1080/60i (59.94 fields/s *) • 1920 × 1080/30p (29.97 fps) • 1280 × 720/60p (59.94 fps) • 1280 × 720/30p (29.97 fps) Slow-motion movies (aspect ratio 8 : 3) • 640 × 240/400 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps) • 320 × 120/1200 fps (plays at 30p/29.
Supported languages Power source Battery AC adapter Tripod socket Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL20 battery EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5C power connector (available separately) / (ISO 122
MH-27 battery charger Rated input Rated output Supported batteries Charging time AC 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz, 0.2 A DC 8.4 V/0.6 A Nikon EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Approx. 2 hours at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 67.0 × 28.0 × 94.0 mm (2.6 × 1.1 × 3.7 in.), excluding plug adapter Weight Approx. 83 g (2.
1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6 Type 1 mount lens Focal length 11–27.5 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.6 Construction 8 elements in 6 groups (including 1 ED lens element and 1 aspherical lens element), 1 protective glass element Angle of view 72°–32° 20′ Minimum focus distance 0.3 m (1.0 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening) Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range • 11 mm focal length: f/3.5–16 • 27.5 mm focal length: f/5.6–16 Filter-attachment size 40.
❚❚ 1 NIKKOR Lenses 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 Lens cap Lens hood mounting mark Zoom ring Lens mounting mark CPU contacts Focal length mark Focal length scale Retractable lens barrel button 1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.
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 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 supports normal and active vibration reduction and vibration reduction off (0 127). Use the zoom ring to zoom in and out. A Detaching the Lens Before removing or exchanging lenses, retract the lens and turn the camera off (0 18).
A Supplied Accessories • 40.5 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-N40.5 • Rear Lens Cap LF-N1000 A Optional Accessories • 40.5 mm screw-on filters • Bayonet Hood HB-N101 (for use with the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6; attaches as shown below). • 40.5 mm screw-on Hood HN-N102 (for use with the 1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.
❚❚ 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 (the camera will not focus in other autofocus modes).
If the lens supports autofocus with manual override, after focusing using autofocus you can keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway and rotate the lens focus ring to finetune 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 during movie recording or in slow-motion movie mode).
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 2 4 2 4 (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.
Precautions for Use • Lenses over 380 g (13.4 oz) should be supported at all times. Do not hold the camera or carry the camera by the strap without supporting the lens. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera lens mount. • Lines may appear in photographs taken with non-CPU lenses stopped down to minimum aperture. • Select mode A or M to prevent sounds made by the lens being picked up by the microphone.
❚❚ 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. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.3: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
A Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The PictBridge logo is a trademark. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc. The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
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-EL20 (1020 mAh) batteries are given below. • Still images: Approximately 220 shots • Movies: Approximately 50 minutes of HD footage at 1080/60i Measured according to CIPA standards at 23 ±3 °C (73.4 ±5.
Index Symbols C (Auto mode) ............................. 9, 23 w (Creative mode) ..................10, 33 u (Best moment capture mode) . 9, 45 v (Advanced movie mode) ..10, 57 z (Motion Snapshot mode) ..... 9, 53 h (Scene auto selector) ............. 119 P (Programmed auto) 34, 36, 57, 119 S (Shutter-priority auto) ...34, 37, 57, 119 A (Aperture-priority auto) 34, 38, 57, 119 M (Manual) ................... 34, 39, 57, 119 j (Night landscape) .........................34 o (Night portrait) ..................
B Background track ................ 56, 88, 98 Backlighting ................................. 35, 42 Basic info .....................................79, 158 Battery ............................13, 15, 22, 193 Beep .......................................24, 69, 158 Best moment capture mode ......... 45 Best shot ........................................ 47, 50 Body cap ........................................ 2, 164 Border ..................................................105 Brightness ......................
Focus ..........................................128, 133 Focus area .................................. 24, 133 Focus lock .......................................... 134 Focus mode ...................................... 128 Format ......................................... 16, 156 Format memory card ............. 16, 156 Frame rate .........................79, 138, 139 FT1 ....................................................... 198 Full-frame playback ...................29, 79 Full-time AF ...................
P S Photo information ............................ 79 PictBridge ................................. 102, 202 Picture Control ....................... 148, 152 Pixel mapping ..................................162 Playback ........................................ 29, 79 Playback menu .................................107 Playback zoom ................................... 84 Portrait .........................................25, 148 Power connector ................... 163, 167 Power drive zoom switch .............
Thumbnail playback .........................82 Time ............................................. 20, 160 Time stamp ....................................... 105 Time zone .......................................... 160 Time zone and date ....................... 160 Timer ......................................................67 Toning .......................................150, 151 Trimming movies ........................... 114 U USB ........................................ 76, 95, 102 USB cable ...........
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