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Table of Contents For Your Safety...............................................................................4 Notices.............................................................................................7 Introduction.................................................................... 12 Package Contents........................................................................12 Parts of the Camera.....................................................................13 First Steps...................
Connecting to a Computer .............................................. 63 Installing the Supplied Software.............................................. 63 Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer........................65 Technical Notes............................................................... 68 Optional Accessories ..................................................................68 Storage and Cleaning.................................................................
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera. For a complete guide to using your digital camera, see the Reference Manual (on CD). To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read this User’s Manual thoroughly and keep it where it will be read by all who use the product. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
Product Documentation The following documentation is supplied with the camera. DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual (this manual)—Describes how to take and view pictures. User's Manual En Reference Manual (on CD)—A complete guide to using your digital camera, included as a pdf file on the supplied Reference Manual CD-ROM. The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, available for free download from the Adobe website.
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.
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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.
sIntroduction Package Contents s Confirm that the package contains the following items.
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. s The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 10 16 14 13 1 Movie-record button .................. 37, 41 2 Shutter-release button... 21, 33, 38, 45 3 Power switch........................................18 4 Power lamp ..........................................18 5 Mounting mark ........................
The Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 3 4 5 s 16 15 14 6 17 7 8 9 13 18 12 11 Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right (1,3, 4, or 2), or rotate it as shown at right. 1 Flash pop-up control .........................55 2 Memory card access lamp ................22 3 & (feature) button ................26, 39, 46 4 W (playback zoom/thumbnail) control.....................................24, 42, 46 5 Mode dial................................................
The Monitor 1 Battery fully charged or NO ICON partially discharged. H Low battery. 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 33 32 31 12 13 14 15 30 29 28 27 26 16 17 25 1 Shooting mode ..................................... 1 2 Exposure mode ............................ 29, 60 Scene .............................................. 23, 27 3 Flexible program indicator 4 Flash mode ...........................................55 5 Flash-ready indicator .........................55 6 Self-timer/ remote control mode ........
First Steps 1 Attach the camera strap. s Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets. 2 Charge the battery. Insert the battery 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.
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.
4 Attach a lens. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. s Mounting mark (lens) Mounting mark Keeping marks aligned, position lens on camera, then rotate until it clicks into place. (camera) Mounting mark (lens) 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.
❚❚ Choosing a Language and Setting the Camera Clock A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Use the multi selector to choose a language, time zone, and date format, turn daylight saving time on or off, and set the camera’s 24-hour clock, pressing J after each step to proceed to the next dialog. s The $ (Display) Button Press $ to cycle through shooting or playback indicators.
zAuto Photo Mode Auto photo mode is the mode generally used for taking photos. Taking Photos in Auto Photo Mode z 1 Select auto photo mode. Rotate the mode dial to C. 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. Position your subject in the center of the frame. z 4 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (0 13) may light to assist the focus operation. 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.
5 Shoot. z Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds (the photo will automatically clear from the display and the camera will be ready to shoot when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway). Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.
A Face-Priority AF The camera detects and focuses on portrait subjects (face-priority AF). A double yellow border will be displayed if a portrait subject is detected facing the camera (if multiple faces, up to a maximum of five, are detected, the camera will select the closest subject). Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus on the subject in the double yellow border.
Viewing Photographs Press K to display your most recent photograph full frame in the monitor (fullframe playback). z K button Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to view additional pictures. To zoom in on the center of the current image, press the W control up. Press W down to zoom out. To view multiple images, press W down when the picture is displayed full frame. W control To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutterrelease button halfway.
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. z 2 Press O. 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.
6Creative Mode Choose creative mode when to take photos using special effects, match settings to the scene, or shoot in exposure modes P, S, A, or M. Choosing a Creative Mode creative mode. 6 1 Select Rotate the mode dial to w. 2 Choose a scene. Press the & button and highlight a scene using the multi selector (0 27). & button 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 Description Control the full range of camera settings and choose P, S, A, M how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture (0 29). Each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed, the camera takes a series of shots and combines them to capture low lighting in night scenes; during processing, a message is displayed and no pictures can be taken.
Option 6 Description Shoot photographs with a soft filter effect. To choose the amount of softening, press J when the view Soft (q) through the lens is displayed, highlight an option using the multi selector, and press J to select. The top and bottom of each photo is blurred so that the subject appears to have been a diorama photoMiniature effect (r) graphed at short range. Works best when shooting from a high vantage point.
P, S, A, M P, S, A, M mode lets you choose the exposure mode, which controls how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture. ❚❚ Exposure Mode To choose the exposure mode, press the G button, highlight Exposure mode (0 60) in the shooting menu, and press 2 to display the options below, then highlight an option and press J. P S A M 6 The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure.
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 61). 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.
Easy Panorama Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas. 1 Set focus and exposure. Frame the start of the panorama and press the shutter-release button halfway. Guides will appear in the display. 6 2 Start shooting. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down and then lift your finger from the button. a, c, d, and b icons will appear in the display to indicate the possible pan directions. 3 Pan the camera. Slowly pan the camera up, down, left, Progress indicator or right as shown.
8Smart Photo Selector Mode Choose Smart Photo Selector mode for 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 four best shot candidates based on composition and motion. 8 Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode 1 Select Smart Photo Selector mode. Rotate the mode dial to y.
2 Frame the photograph. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame. 3 Begin buffering photographs. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 21). 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 in the AF area brackets while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. 8 AF area brackets 4 Shoot.
Viewing Photographs 8 Press K and use the multi selector to display photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector (0 24; 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 four best shot candidates, or press K to exit without deleting the pictures. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered. O button 8 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.
yMovie Mode Choose movie mode to shoot high-definition (HD) or slowmotion (0 40) movies using the movie-record button. HD Movies Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. 1 Select movie mode. y Rotate the mode dial to 1. An HD movie crop with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 will appear in the display. 2 Frame the opening shot. Frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the display. A See Also See page 61 for fade in/fade out and frame size and rate options.
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.
❚❚ 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 y 38 Up to 15 photographs can be taken with each movie shot. Please note that photographs can not be taken with slow-motion movies.
❚❚ Choosing the Movie Type To choose between high definition and slow motion recording, press & and use the multi selector and J button to choose from the following options: • HD movie: Record movies in HD. • Slow motion: Record slow-motion movies (0 40).
Slow Motion Record silent movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3. Movies are recorded at 400 fps and play back at 30 fps. 1 Select movie mode. Rotate the mode dial to 1. Select slow-motion mode. y 2 Press the & button and use the multi selector and J button to select Slow motion. A slow-motion movie crop with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3 will appear in the display. & button 3 Frame the opening shot. Frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the display.
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 disMovie-record button play; face detection (0 23) is not available. Recording indicator/ Time elapsed y Time available 5 End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording.
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 24). Press J to start playback. Movie playback indicator/ Current position/total length 1 icon/Length Guide y Volume The following operations can be performed: To Use Description Pause Play Pause playback. J / Advance/ rewind Adjust volume Return to full-frame playback 42 W 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.
9Motion Snapshot Mode Choose Motion Snapshot mode to record brief movie vignettes with your photographs. Each time the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and about a second of movie footage. When the resulting “Motion Snapshot” is viewed on the camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approximately 2.5 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 Motion Snapshot mode.
2 Frame the picture. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame. 3 Begin buffering. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 21). An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buffer. 9 4 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The camera will record a photograph, together with about a second of movie footage beginning before and ending after the time the shutterrelease button was pressed.
❚❚ Choosing a Theme To choose the background music for the movie, press & and use the multi selector and J button to choose from Beauty, Waves, Relaxation, and Tenderness. & button 9 To play the background music for the highlighted theme, press the $ button and use the W control to adjust volume. $ button 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 24; Motion Snapshots are indicated by a z icon). Pressing J when a Motion Snapshot is displayed plays back the movie portion in slow motion over a period of about 2.5 s, followed by the photo; the background track plays for about 10 s. To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. K button Deleting Motion Snapshots To delete the current Motion Snapshot, press O.
7Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode.
Other settings Focus area selection Flexible program Autoexposure Lock Focus lock Self-timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Movie mode Theme C — — — — ✔ y — — — — — P ✔5 — ✔ ✔ ✔ 1 S A M ✔5 ✔5 ✔5 — — — ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ h — — — — — P ✔ — ✔ ✔ — z S ✔ — ✔ ✔ — A ✔ — ✔ ✔ — M ✔ — — ✔ — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ — — — — ✔ — — — — ✔ — — ✔ — — — — — — — ✔ — — — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 1 Scene auto selector is available only in Motion Snapshot mode. 2 RAW images fixed at 3872 × 2592.
❚❚ w Creative Mode In the table below, creative modes are represented by the following icons: j night landscape, o night portrait, m backlighting, p easy panorama, q soft, r miniature effect, and s selective color.
Other settings Focus area selection Flexible program Autoexposure Lock Focus lock Self-timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Movie mode Theme P ✔6 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔4 P, S, A, M S A ✔6 ✔6 — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔4 ✔4 M ✔6 — — ✔ ✔4 ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ j — — ✔ ✔ ✔ o — — ✔ ✔ ✔ m — — ✔ ✔ ✔ p — — ✔ ✔ — q — — ✔ ✔ ✔ r — — ✔ ✔ ✔ s — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔4 ✔4 ✔4 ✔4 — ✔ ✔8 — ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 1 P Programmed auto is selected automatically when Electronic (Hi) is selected for Continuous.
tMore on Photography Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 68) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. The following options are available: Self-timer and remote control off. The shutter is released when the camera shutter-release button is pressed. c 10 s The shutter is released 2, 5, or 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. b 5s Choose 2 s to reduce camera shake, 5 s or 10 s for a 2s self-portraits.
3 Select the desired option. Use the multi selector to highlight the desired option and press J. 4 Frame the photograph and shoot. Self-timer mode: Press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus, and then press the button the rest of the way down. The self-timer lamp will start to flash and a beep will begin to sound. Two seconds before the photo is taken, the lamp will stop flashing and the beeping will become more rapid.
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 self-timer and remote control modes. Remote control modes are cancelled automatically if no operations are performed for about five minutes after the mode is selected in Step 3. A Movie Mode In self-timer mode, start and stop the timer by pressing the movierecord button instead of the shutter-release button.
The Built-in Flash To use the flash, raise it by sliding the flash pop-up control. Charging begins when the flash is raised; once charging is complete, a flash-ready indicator (I) will be displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The following flash modes are available; choose a flash Flash pop-up control mode as described on the following page.
Choosing a Flash Mode 1 Display the flash mode options. Press the multi selector down to display a list of flash modes. The modes available depend on the shooting or exposure mode (0 60).
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 be used in auto photo mode and when P, S, A, M, Night portrait, Backlighting, Soft, Miniature effect, or Selective color is selected in creative mode.
UUsing the Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: K Playback menu (0 60) B Setup menu (0 62) C y 1 w z Shooting menu (0 60) Menu options Options in current menu. U Slider shows position in current menu.
❚❚ Using the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate the menus. Multi selector 1 Press 1 or 3 to select the tab then press 2 to display menu items. 2 Highlight menu item and press 2 to display options. U 3 Highlight 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 48). To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway (0 21).
❚❚ Playback Menu Options Delete Slide show Rotate tall DPOF print order Protect Rating D-Lighting Resize Crop Edit movie Delete multiple images. View movies and photos in a slide show. Rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback. Create digital “print orders”. Protect pictures from accidental deletion. Rate pictures. Brighten shadows in dark or back-lit photos, creating a retouched copy that is saved separately from the unmodified original.
Movie settings Metering White balance ISO sensitivity Picture Control Custom Picture Control Color space Choose HD movie frame size and frame rate (0 36). Choose how the camera meters exposure. Adjust settings for different types of lighting. Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. Choose how the camera processes pictures. Create custom Picture Controls. Choose a color space for new pictures. Enhance detail in highlights and shadows when phoHDR tographing high-contrast scenes (0 30).
❚❚ Setup Menu Options Reset setup menu options to default values. Format the memory card. Allow the shutter to be released when no memory Slot empty release lock card is inserted in the camera. Welcome screen Display a welcome message at startup. Monitor brightness Adjust monitor brightness. Grid display Display a framing grid. Sound settings Choose the sounds made during shooting. Auto power off Choose the auto power off delay.
QConnecting to a Computer 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 64. 1 Insert the installer CD. Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2/Short Movie Creator CD. In Windows, the installer “Welcome” dialog will launch automatically; proceed to Step 2.
System Requirements The system requirements for the 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 or better Pentium D • H.264 movies (editing): 2.
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. ❚❚ 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. A For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2.
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.
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 11 for the latest information on supported operating systems. At default settings, Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates to Capture NX 2 and other Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in to an account on the computer and the computer is connected to the Internet.
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.
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 n 72 Do not drop: The product may malfunc- Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun: Do tion if subjected to strong shocks or not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an vibration. extended period. Intense light may Keep dry: This product is not watercause the image sensor to deteriorate p ro o f, a n d m ay m a l f u n c t i o n i f or produce a white blur effect in phoimmersed in water or exposed to tographs.
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. Notes on the monitor: The monitor is constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective.
n 74 Lines: Noise in the form of lines may in • The internal temperature of the batrare cases appear in pictures of tery may rise while the battery is in extremely bright or backlit subjects. use. Attempting to charge the battery while the internal temperature Batteries: Batter ies may leak or is elevated will impair battery perexplode if improperly handled. formance, and the battery may not Observe the following precautions charge or charge only partially.
• 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. Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0 °C (32°F) to 10°C (50°F) and from 45°C (113°F) to 60°C (140°F); the battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140°F).
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of common problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Display The monitor is off: • The camera is off (0 18) or the battery is exhausted (0 15, 16). • The monitor has turned off automatically to save power. The monitor can be reactivated by operating buttons or the mode dial. • The camera is connected to a computer or television. The monitor turns off without warning: • The battery is low (0 15, 16).
Shooting (All Shooting and Exposure 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 15, 16). • The memory card is locked or full (0 18). • The flash is charging (0 55). • The camera is not in focus (0 21). • You are currently filming a slow motion movie (0 38).
Playback “Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation: • Select On for Rotate tall (0 60). • The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off (0 62). • Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken. • Photo is displayed in image review. Cannot hear movie sound: • Press W up to raise the volume (0 42). If the camera is connected to a television, 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 f-number). (Shutter-speed or If the subject is too dark, raise ISO sensitivity, aperture display flashes) use the built-in flash, or choose a slower shutter speed or larger aperture (lower fnumber).
Message Solution If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a photograph numbered 9999, the shutter-release Cannot create additional button will be disabled and no further phofolders on memory card. tographs can be taken. Choose Yes for Reset file numbering and then either format the current memory card or insert a new memory card. The movie-record button The movie-record button can only be used in can not be used in this movie mode. mode.
Specifications Nikon 1 J2 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.
Storage File format Picture Control system Media File system Shooting modes Shutter Type Speed n 82 Flash sync speed Release Mode • NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx.
Release Frame advance rate Self-timer Remote control modes Exposure Metering Metering method • Electronic (Hi): Approx.
Focus Autofocus Lens servo AF-area mode Focus area Focus lock Face-priority AF Flash Built-in flash Guide Number (GN) Control Mode Flash compensation Flash-ready indicator White balance n 84 Movie Metering Metering method 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
Movie Frame size (pixels)/ recording rate HD movies • 1920 × 1080/60i (59.94 fields/s *) • 1920 × 1080/30p (29.97 fps) • 1280 × 720/60p (59.94 fps) Slow-motion movies • 640 × 240/400 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps) • 320 × 120/1200 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps) Motion Snapshot 1920 × 1080/60p (59.94 fps) (plays at 24p/23.976 fps) File format MOV Video compression H.
Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 106.0 × 61.0 × 29.8 mm (4.2 × 2.4 × 1.2 in.), excluding projections Weight Approx. 280 g (9.9 oz) with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 237 g/8.
1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 Type 1 mount lens Focal length 10–30 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.6 Construction 12 elements in 9 groups (including 3 aspherical elements) Angle of view 77°–29° 40′ Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) Minimum focus distance 0.2 m (0.7 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening) Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range • 10 mm focal length: f/3.5–16 • 30 mm focal length: f/5.6–16 Filter-attachment size 40.
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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 230 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 n C (Auto photo mode) ..................... 20 w (Creative mode) ......................... 26 y (Smart Photo Selector mode) . 32 1 (Movie mode) ................................ 36 z (Motion Snapshot mode) .......... 44 P (Programmed auto) ....................... 29 S (Shutter-priority auto) .................. 29 A (Aperture-priority auto) ............... 29 M (Manual) ........................................... 29 P, S, A, M ...........................................
G Grid display ..........................................19 H H.264 ......................................................85 HD Movies ............................................36 HDR ........................................................30 I Infrared receiver ..........................13, 53 L Lens ............................18, 21, 22, 68, 87 M Manual ..................................................29 Maximum aperture ...........................87 Memory card ................................
Z Zoom ring ............................................
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