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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 0 1 z Still Image Mode 0 23 8 Smart Photo Selector Mode 0 31 y Movie Mode 0 37 9 Motion Snapshot Mode 0 45 t More on Photography 0 49 I More on Playback 0 69 Q Connections 0 81 o The Playback Menu 0 101 i The Shooting Menu 0 109 g The Setup Menu 0 151 n Technical Notes 0 161 i
Getting the Most from Your Camera Take pictures or movies in any of four modes. Choose q Motion Snapshot mode (0 45) to record both photographs and brief movie vignettes, w Smart Photo Selector mode (0 31) to capture fleeting changes of expression and other hard-to-time shots, e still image mode (0 23) for most photographs, or r movie mode (0 37) to record highdefinition or slow-motion movies. Combine photos, movies, and music.
View short movies in high definition. q Transfer short movies to the camera (0 89) and use an HDMI cable to w connect the camera to an HDTV (0 91). Accessories Expand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of interchangeable lenses, flash units, and other accessories (0 161).
Table of Contents Getting the Most from Your Camera ......................................... ii Accessories .............................................................................................. iii Table of Contents .........................................................................iv For Your Safety............................................................................... x Notices..........................................................................................
Movie Mode .................................................................... 37 HD Movies..................................................................................... 37 Slow Motion .................................................................................40 Viewing Movies ...........................................................................42 Deleting Movies ................................................................................... 43 Motion Snapshot Mode...................
Connections .................................................................... 81 Installing the Supplied Software..............................................81 System Requirements.........................................................................83 Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer ........................85 Transferring Pictures...........................................................................85 Viewing Pictures ..................................................................
Image Quality.............................................................................119 Image Size...................................................................................119 Continuous .................................................................................121 Shutter Type...............................................................................122 Frame Rate..................................................................................122 Movie Settings ...................
Face-Priority AF......................................................................... 147 Built-in AF Assist ....................................................................... 147 Flash Control ............................................................................. 148 Flash Compensation ................................................................ 149 The Setup Menu ............................................................ 151 Reset Setup Options .......................................
Technical Notes............................................................. 161 Optional Accessories ................................................................161 Approved Memory Cards................................................................165 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter......................166 Storage and Cleaning...............................................................168 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 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. Using a flash close to the subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment.
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 handle the power cable or 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. Power Cable At voltages over AC 125 V (U.S.A. only): The power cable must be rated for the voltage in use, be at least AWG no. 18 gauge, and have SVG insulation or better with a NEMA 6P-15 plug rated for AC 250 V 15 A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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 Package Contents Confirm that the package contains the following items: BS-N1000 multi accessory port cover BF-N1000 body cap s Nikon 1 V1 digital camera EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover) EG-CP14 audio/ video cable MH-25 battery charger (AC wall adapter supplied in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale) Lens (with front and rear lens caps) UC-E6 USB cable AN-N1000 strap ViewNX 2/Short Movie Creator CD Warranty Quick Start Guide Use
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 4 s 56 7 8 9 16 3 17 10 2 11 1 12 19 20 15 14 1 Mounting mark ...................................17 2 AF-assist illuminator .................53, 147 Self-timer lamp ...................................50 Red-eye reduction lamp ...................63 3 Shutter-release button..
The Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 3 4 5 6 18 7 8 9 10 11 17 16 15 14 s 12 13 19 20 1 Eye sensor............................................... 6 2 Electronic viewfinder........................... 6 3 Diopter adjustment control ............... 6 4 & (feature) button ............................... 9 5 W (playback zoom/ thumbnail) control..................... 28, 56 6 Mode dial................................................ 7 7 K (playback) button ............28, 34, 48 8 Multi selector...............
The Monitor 1 23 s 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 25 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 1 Shooting mode ..................................... 7 20 Focus area....................................25, 144 2 Exposure mode ..........................26, 111 21 Face-priority AF * .......................25, 147 3 Flexible program indicator ............ 113 22 Microphone sensitivity * ..........38, 141 4 Self-timer/ 23 Time elapsed.................................
The $ (Display) Button Press $ to cycle through shooting (0 4) and playback (0 69) indicators as shown below.
A The Electronic Viewfinder s Use the viewfinder when bright ambient lighting conditions make it difficult to see the display in the monitor. The viewfinder display turns on when you put your eye to the viewfinder and is identical to that shown on page 4; the monitor turns off automatically. Note that the monitor may turn off and the viewfinder turn on if you place your finger or other objects near the eye sensor; avoid covering the sensor when using the monitor.
The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes: Mode dial Motion Snapshot mode (0 45): 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.
The Multi Selector The multi selector and J button are used to adjust settings and navigate the camera menus.
The & (Feature) Button The & button gives access to the following features in still-image, movie, Motion Snapshot, and playback modes. Press & and use the multi selector and J button to adjust options. & button • Shutter type (still-image mode; 0 27): Choose a mechanical (Mechanical) or electronic shutter (Electronic), or shoot highspeed bursts with Electronic (Hi). • Movie mode (movie recording; 0 39): Choose from high-definition (HD movie) and slow-motion (Slow motion) recording.
The G Button Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. s G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: K Playback menu (0 101) B Setup menu (0 151) C y 1 z Shooting menu (0 109) Menu options Options in current menu. Slider shows position in current menu.
❚❚ Using the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (0 8). Multi selector 1 s 2 Press 2 to place cursor in selected menu. Select desired menu. 3 4 Highlight menu item. Press 2 to display options. Note: The items listed may vary with camera settings. Items displayed in gray are not currently available. 5 Highlight desired option and press J to select. To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway (0 26).
First Steps 1 Attach the camera strap. Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets. s 2 Charge the battery. Insert the AC adapter plug into the battery charger q, then insert the battery w and plug the charger in. An exhausted battery fully charges in about 2 hours and 35 minutes. Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is complete.
A The AC Wall Adapter If an AC wall adapter is supplied with the camera, it can be attached by inserting it into the charger inlet (q) and then sliding the wall adapter latch (w) while rotating the adapter 90° to fix it in the position shown (e). To remove the adapter, reverse these steps.
D The Battery and Charger s Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x–xii and 169– 172 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. Slide the battery in until the orange battery latch locks it in place and slide the memory card until it clicks into place. Rear s 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 may be hot after use; observe due caution when removing the battery.
A Removing Batteries and Memory Cards s After turning the camera off, confirm that the access lamp is off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To remove the battery (top), 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 (bottom), 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– 30 mm f/3.5–5.6. See page 143 for information on vibration reduction (VR). s Keeping marks aligned, position lens on camera, then rotate until it clicks into place. A Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Lenses with retractable lens barrel buttons can not be used when retracted.
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. s A Turning the Camera Off 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 11) 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. s 20 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-5B power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 166). 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 Description Battery fully charged or partially discharged; NO ICON level shown by L or K icon in detailed display (0 5). 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.
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zStill Image Mode Still image mode is the mode generally used for taking photos. Taking Photos in Still Image Mode 1 Select still image mode. Rotate the mode dial to C. Mode dial z A Automatic Scene Selection (h Scene auto selector) At default settings, the camera will auto- Scene icon matically analyze the subject and select the appropriate scene. The selected scene is shown in the monitor. c Portrait: Human portrait subjects. d Landscape: Landscapes and cityscapes.
2 Ready the camera. Remove the lens cap and hold the camera securely with both hands, being careful not to obstruct the lens, AF-assist illuminator, or microphone. Rotate the camera as shown at lower right when taking pictures in “tall” (portrait) orientation. z Shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of an optional flash unit (0 59) or a tripod is recommended.
3 Frame the photograph. Position your subject in the center of the frame. 4 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (0 2) 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 54.
5 Shoot. z Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. The access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds (the photo will automatically clear from the display when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway). Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.
❚❚ Choosing a Shutter Type To choose the shutter type for still image mode, press & and use the multi selector and J button to choose from the following shutter types: mechanical (Mechanical, suited to most situations), electronic (Electronic, a silent shutter for quiet surroundings), and high-speed electronic & button (Electronic (Hi)). A Electronic (Hi) z At default settings, the camera takes pictures at about 10 frames per second (fps) while the shutter-release button is pressed.
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 zoom in on the center of the current image, press the W control up (0 74). Press W down to zoom out. To view multiple images, press W down when the picture is displayed full frame (0 72). W control To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutterrelease button halfway.
Deleting Pictures To delete the current picture, 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. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered. A Deleting Multiple Pictures The Delete option in the playback menu can be used to delete selected pictures (0 75), all pictures (0 75), pictures taken on selected dates (0 75), or pictures previously selected as candidates for deletion (0 75).
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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. Mode dial 2 Frame the photograph.
3 Begin buffering photographs. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 25). 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.
4 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The camera will compare shots recorded to the buffer both before and after the shutter-release button was pressed, and select five to copy to the memory card. Note that some time may be required. The best picture is displayed in the monitor when recording is complete. A Smart Photo Selector Mode The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 23).
Viewing Photographs 8 Press K and use the multi selector to display photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector (0 28; 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 photographs selected by the Smart Photo Selector, 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.
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yMovie Mode Choose movie mode to shoot high-definition (HD) or slowmotion (0 40) movies using the movie-record button. D The 0 Icon A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded. HD Movies Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. 1 Select movie mode. Rotate the mode dial to 1. An HD Mode dial movie crop with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 will appear in the display. 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 y 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.
❚❚ 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 20 photographs can be taken with each movie shot. Please note that photographs can not be taken with slow-motion movies.
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. Mode dial 2 Select slow-motion mode. y 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.
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 25) 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 28). Press J to start playback. Movie playback indicator/ Current position/total length 1 icon/Length Guide y The following operations can be performed: To Use Description Pause Play Pause playback. J / Advance/ rewind Adjust volume Return to full-frame playback Exit to shooting mode 42 Volume 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. A See Also O button See page 107 for information on trimming unwanted footage from movies.
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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. 9 Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode 1 Select Motion Snapshot mode. Rotate the mode dial to z. Mode dial 2 Frame the picture.
3 Begin buffering. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 25). 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 a second of movie footage beginning before and ending after the time the shutterrelease button was pressed. Note that some time may be required.
❚❚ 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 A Motion Snapshot Mode By default, the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 23). Live audio is not recorded. Movies can not be recorded using the movie-record button.
Viewing Motion Snapshots Press K and use the multi selector to display a Motion Snapshot (0 28; 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 9 48 To delete the current Motion Snapshot, press O.
tMore on Photography Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 163) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. The following options are available: Off c b a " # Self-timer and remote control off. The shutter is released when the camera shutter-release button is pressed. 10 s The shutter is released 2, 5, or 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
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 blink and a beep will begin to sound. Two seconds before the photo is taken, the lamp will stop blinking 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.
Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses (note that focus mode selection is not available in h Scene auto selector mode; 0 23, 111). AF-A AF-S AF-C AF-F MF Auto-select AF: The camera automatically selects AF-S if the subject is stationary, AF-C if it is moving. * Single AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. * Continuous AF: For subjects in motion. The camera focuses continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
1 Display focus mode options. Press 3 (%) to display focus mode options. 2 Select the desired option. Use the multi selector to highlight the desired option and press J. A The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illumiAF-assist illuminator nator will light automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.
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 55) or use focus lock (0 145) 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 mode. Press 3 (%) and select MF (manual focus; 0 52). 2 Display the manual focus guides. Press J to magnify the view at the center of the frame and display manual focus guides.
3 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.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. 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. Exposure compensation is not available in h Scene auto selector and M Manual exposure modes. –1 EV No exposure compensation +1 EV 1 Display exposure compensation options.
A Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is most effective when used with centerweighted or spot metering (0 124). A Optional Flash Units When used with optional flash units, exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level.
Flash Photography In still image mode, the optional SB-N5 flash unit can be used for additional lighting, to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects, or to add catch lights to your subjects’ eyes. In Smart Photo Selector and Motion Snapshot modes, the flash will not fire but the capture illuminator will light to illuminate your subject. The flash does not fire in movie mode or when the Electronic (Hi) shutter type is selected in still image mode.
A Optional Flash Units Flash units other than the SB-N5 can not be used. Detailed instructions may be found in the manual provided with the flash unit. Objects close to the camera may be overexposed at high ISO sensitivities.
Taking Pictures The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. 1 Turn the camera and flash unit on. 2 Choose a flash mode. Choose a flash mode as described on page 63. 3 Position the flash head. Rotate the flash head so that it points directly ahead. 60° 75° 90° 0 4 Take pictures. Before shooting, confirm that the flash status indicator on the rear of the flash unit is lit and that the flash-ready indicator (I) appears in the camera display.
❚❚ Bounce Lighting Light from the flash can be “bounced” (reflected) from a ceiling or wall, dispersing the light from the flash to make shadows less harsh and reduce glare from hair, skin, clothing and foreground objects. The flash head on the optional SB-N5 flash unit can be rotated 90 ° up and 180 ° left or right.
❚❚ Flash Mode The flash mode can be selected using the Flash mode item in the shooting menu (0 109). N Nj Np Njp Fill flash: Use for additional lighting or to fill in shadows. Red-eye reduction: Use for portraits. Red-eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires, reducing “red-eye”. Slow sync 1: Shutter speeds slow automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light. Red-eye slow sync 1: Combine red-eye reduction with slow sync for portraits that include background lighting.
1 Select Flash mode. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Flash mode in the shooting menu and press 2. 2 Choose a flash mode. Use the multi selector to highlight the desired option and press J. Press the shutter button halfway to exit the menus and return to shooting mode. A Shutter Speed t 64 Shutter speed is restricted to the following ranges when a flash is used.
D Using a Flash When using a flash, be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0.6 m (2 ft) and remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the optional flash unit). Note that some lenses may block the flash or capture illuminator at some focal lengths or shooting distances. For more information, see Nikon websites.
The GP-N100 GPS Unit GP-N100 GPS units (available separately) can be used to record information on your current position when pictures are taken. This information can be viewed on a computer using ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 163). ViewNX 2 can be installed from the supplied ViewNX 2/ Short Movie Creator CD. Attaching the GP-N100 The GP-N100 attaches to the camera multi accessory port. 1 Remove the multi accessory port cover. Remove the cover as shown at right.
Setup Menu Options The GPS item in the setup menu contains the following options. To display GPS options, press G and select GPS in the setup menu. • Auto power off: Choose whether the displays turn off automatically when the GP-N100 is attached. Camera displays turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the time selected for Auto power off in the setup menu (0 155). This reduces the drain on the battery. The displays do not turn off automatically while the Disable GP-N100 is attached.
A Connection Status Connection status is shown by the h icon in the camera display (0 4) and the LED on the GP-N100: h icon Description The GPS unit is searching for a signal. Pich (blinks) Blinks (red) tures taken while the h icon is blinking do not include GPS data. The unit is receiving signals from three GPS h (static) Blinks (green) satellites. GPS data will be recorded with photographs. The unit is receiving signals from four or h (static) On (green) more GPS satellites.
IMore on Playback Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback (0 28). Press the $ button to cycle through simple photo information (0 69), detailed photo information (0 70), and no photo information. $ button ❚❚ Simple Photo Information 1 2 1 12 2 3 3 11 13 10 9 4 8 7 6 5 Still images 1 Shooting mode ..................................... 7 2 Protect status....................................
❚❚ Detailed Photo Information 1 2 3 4 16 5 15 14 13 12 11 27 6 7 8 9 17 18 26 25 24 10 23 22 21 20 19 Still images 1 2 28 4 27 5 3 6 12 11 25 13 26 17 24 23 22 21 20 19 Movies I 70 1 Shooting mode ..................................... 7 2 Frame number/total number of images 3 Protect status.....................................103 4 Camera name 5 Retouch indicator ...........104, 105, 106 Movie edit indicator.........................
A Histograms (0 70) 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 W down when a picture is displayed full frame. W control Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback Calendar playback The following operations can be performed: To Use Display more images W I Display fewer images / Use the multi selector to highlight images. You can delete (0 75) or rate (0 76) the highlighted image or zoom in for a closer look (0 74).
Calendar Playback To view pictures taken on a selected date, press W down when 72 pictures are displayed (0 72). W control Full-frame playback Calendar playback Thumbnail playback The following operations can be performed: To Use Description / Highlight date Use multi selector to highlight date. I View pictures taken on highlighted date Delete pictures taken on highlighted date Exit to thumbnail display Exit to shooting mode J O W Press J to view the first picture taken on the highlighted date.
Playback Zoom To zoom in on a photograph, display it full frame and press W up. Playback zoom is not available with movies or Motion Snapshots. W control The following operations can be performed: To Use Zoom in or out W View other areas of image I View faces Exit zoom Exit to shooting mode 74 J Description Press up to zoom in, down 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.
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 (0 75). The Slide show option in the playback menu can be used to display only pictures with a selected rating or ratings (0 77). Rating is not available with protected images. 1 Select a picture. Display a picture in full-frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list. 2 Press &.
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. Mute audio playback or choose a slide show background track.
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 Adjust volume W Exit to playback mode K Exit to shooting mode Description Press 4 to return to the previous frame, 2 to skip to the next frame. Skip back/skip ahead Pause the show. Press again to resume. Press up to increase volume, down to decrease. End the show and return to playback mode.
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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 83. 1 Start the computer and insert the installer ViewNX 2/ Short Movie Creator CD. Windows Mac OS Double-click icon on desktop Double-click Welcome icon Q 2 Select a language.
3 Start the installer. Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions. Click Install 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) Q 5 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.
System Requirements The system requirements for the Short Movie Creator are: Windows 2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1), Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/ OS Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3). All installed programs run as 32-bit applications in 64-bit editions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista. 1.
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): 2.6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1), Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/ OS Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3).
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 music, M otion Snapshots, movie footage, and photos taken in still image or Smart Photo Selector mode (0 88). ❚❚ 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 taken in still image or Smart Photo Selector mode with Motion Snapshots, movies, and music. 1 Transfer pictures. Transfer pictures as described on page 85. 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 (0 153) into a card reader or card slot.
Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a television or video recorder for playback or recording. A Connecting Video Cables Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting A/V or HDMI cables. When connecting cables, do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. Standard Definition Devices Before connecting the camera, confirm that the camera video standard (0 156) matches that used in the TV. 1 Connect the A/V cable.
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. Turn the camera off and connect the HDMI cable. Connect to HD device (choose cable with appropriate connector) Connect to camera 2 Tune the device to the HDMI channel. 3 Turn the camera on.
❚❚ HDMI Device Control To control the camera remotely from a device that supports HDMI-CEC (HighDefinition Multimedia Interface–Consumer Electronics Control), select On for HDMI device control in the camera setup menu.
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. 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. Press W up to zoom in on the current frame (0 74; press W down to exit zoom). To view nine pictures at a time, press W down when a picture is displayed full frame. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press W up to display the highlighted picture full frame. 2 Adjust print options. Press J to display PictBridge print options (0 98). Press 1 or 3 to highlight options and press 2 to select.
Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 93). 2 Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Select images for printing: Select pictures for printing. • Select by date: Print one copy of each picture taken on selected dates. • Print DPOF print order: Print an existing print order created with the DPOF print order option in the playback menu (0 99).
3 Select pictures or choose dates. If you chose Select images for printing or Print DPOF print order in Step 2, press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures. To select the current picture for printing, press 1. The picture will be marked with a Z icon and the number of prints will be set to 1; press 1 or 3 to specify the number of prints (up to 99; to deselect the picture, press 3 when the number of prints is 1). Continue until all the desired pictures have been selected.
4 Adjust print options. Press J to display PictBridge print options. Press 1 or 3 to highlight page size, border, or time stamp items and press 2 to display the options described on page 98; note that a warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small for an index print. 5 Start printing. Highlight Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J again.
A PictBridge Print Options Q 98 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). Number This option is listed only when pictures are printed one at a of time. Press 1 or 3 to choose number of copies (maximum 99), copies then press J to select and return to the previous menu.
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 c h o o s e f ro m t h e following options: Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures (0 102). To select the current picture for printing, press 1.
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oThe Playback Menu To display the playback menu, press G and select the playback menu tab (K). G button The playback menu contains the following options: Delete multiple images (0 75). View movies and photos in a slide show (0 77). Rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display Rotate tall during playback (0 103). DPOF print order Create digital “print orders” (0 99). Protect Protect pictures from accidental deletion (0 103). Rating Rate pictures (0 103).
Selecting Multiple Images s z 8 y 9 t I Q o i g n 102 Choosing the options listed below displays an image selection dialog. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures (only pictures to which the operation applies are available for selection).
Rotate Tall Choose whether to rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback. Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review. On Off “Tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures are automatically rotated for display in the camera monitor. Pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation (0 159) will be displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation.
D-Lighting Applied to selected images, D-Lighting creates copies that have been processed to brighten shadows. Use to retouch dark or backlit photographs. s z 8 y 9 t I Q o i g n 104 Before After Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight an image (0 102) 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; hold W up to zoom in) 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 (1,280 × 856 pixels), 0.6 M (960 × 640 pixels), and 0.3 M (640 × 424 pixels), and then choose Select images. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures (0 102) and press 1 or 3 to select or deselect. When the selection is complete, press J to display a confirmation dialog and select Yes to save the resized copies. D Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available with resized copies.
Crop s z 8 Create a cropped copy of selected photographs. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight a picture (0 102) and press J to display the image with the default crop shown in yellow. Use the controls below to choose a crop and save the copy. To Choose size Choose aspect ratio y Position crop 9 Create copy t I Q o i g n 106 Use W D Cropped Copies Description Press W up or down to choose the crop size.
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. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight a movie (0 102) and press J to select. 3 Pause the movie on opening or closing frame.
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. To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly, use a fullycharged battery when editing movies.
iThe Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu, press G and select the shooting menu tab (C, y, 1, or z). G button The shooting menu contains the following options: Reset shooting options Exposure mode Image quality Image size Continuous Shutter type Frame rate Movie settings Metering White balance ISO sensitivity Picture Control Reset shooting options to default values (0 110). Choose how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture (0 111). Choose a file format and compression ratio (0 119).
Custom Picture Control Color space Active D-Lighting Long exposure NR High ISO noise reduction Fade in/fade out Movie sound options Interval timer shooting Vibration reduction AF-area mode Face-priority AF Built-in AF assist Flash mode Flash control Flash compensation Create custom Picture Controls (0 136). Choose a color space for new pictures (0 138). Avoid loss of detail in highlights and shadows (0 139). Reduce noise in long time-exposures (0 140). Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities (0 140).
Exposure Mode The options in the exposure mode menu offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. 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 (0 23). The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal P Programmed exposure (0 113). Recommended for snapshots and in auto other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings.
A Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture. Fast shutter speeds and large apertures freeze moving objects and soften background details, while slow shutter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring out background details. Shutter speed i 112 Aperture Fast shutter speed (1/1,600 s) Large aperture (f/5.
P Programmed auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. 1 Choose a combination 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 (1/1,600 s) Slow shutter speed (1 s) 1 Choose a shutter speed. Press W up for faster shutter speeds, down for slower shutter speeds.
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 exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. 1 Choose shutter speed and aperture. Adjust shutter speed and aperture with reference to the exposure indicator (see below). Shutter speed is set by pressing W up for faster speeds and down for slower speeds: choose from values between 30 s and 1/4 , 0 0 0 s (mechanical shutter; 0 27, 122) or 30 s and 1/16,000 s (electronic shutter), or select “Bulb” or “Time” to hold the shutter open indefinitely for a long time-exposure.
❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (Manual Exposure Mode Only) Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. • Bulb: The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod. • Time: Requires an optional ML-L3 remote control (0 163). Start the exposure by pressing the ML-L3 shutterrelease button. The shutter remains open until the button is pressed a second time. 1 Ready the camera.
2 Choose a shutter speed. Press W down until “Bulb” is selected for shutter speed. For a shutter speed of “Time”, select a remote control mode (0 49) after choosing the shutter speed. W control 3 Open the shutter. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the exposure is complete. Time: Press the ML-L3 shutter-release button all the way down. The shutter will open immediately or after a two-second delay. 4 Close the shutter.
Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio for photographs taken in still image and Smart Photo Selector modes. Option File type NEF (RAW) NEF JPEG fine JPEG normal JPEG JPEG basic NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine NEF/ JPEG Description Compressed 12-bit raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card. White balance, contrast, and other settings can be adjusted on a computer after shooting. Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 4 (fine quality).
A NEF (RAW)/NEF (RAW) + JPEG The option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using software such as Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 163) or ViewNX 2 (supplied). When photographs taken at NEF (RAW) + JPEG are viewed on the camera, only the JPEG image will be displayed. When photographs taken at these settings are deleted, both NEF and JPEG images will be deleted.
Continuous Choose whether the camera takes one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed (Single frame) or records photos at up to 5 frames per second (fps) while the shutterrelease button is held down (Continuous). A The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card.
Shutter Type Choose the type of shutter used in still image mode (0 27). ❚❚ Electronic (Hi) Selecting Electronic (Hi) displays the options shown at right, where you can choose the frame advance rate used when Electronic (Hi) is selected as the shutter type. At frame rates of 30 and 60 fps, focus and exposure are fixed at the values selected for the first frame in each series. Frame Rate Choose a frame rate for slow motion movies (0 40). The faster the frame rate, the smaller the frame size.
Movie Settings Choose a frame size and frame rate for HD movies (0 37). Option t 1080/60i r 1080/30p u 720/60p Bit rate Maximum length (approx.) 1,920 × 1,080 59.94 fields/s * 24 Mbps 20 minutes 1,920 × 1,080 29.97 fps 24 Mbps 20 minutes 1,280 × 720 59.94 fps 16 Mbps 29 minutes Frame size (pixels) Recording rate * 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.
Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure. Regardless of the option selected, metering is automatically adjusted to suit the scene when h Scene auto selector is selected for Exposure mode. The camera meters a wide area of the frame and adjusts for contrast (tone distribution), color, composition, and subject distance, producing natural results in most situations. The camera meters the entire frame but assigns the greatest Center- weight to the center area.
Autoexposure Lock Exposure lock is used to recompose photographs after metering exposure. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 124) to frame off-center subjects that are much brighter or darker than their surroundings or to optimize exposure for an object other than your main subject. 1 Meter exposure. Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutterrelease button halfway to meter exposure. Check that the focus area is displayed in green.
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. Regardless of the option selected, white balance is automatically adjusted to suit the scene if h Scene auto selector is selected for Exposure mode.
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 (0 155; the default is 30 s). 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 “ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the 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. Noise is particularly likely at a setting of Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 6400).
Picture Control Choose how the camera processes photographs. Regardless of the option selected, the camera automatically chooses Picture Controls to suit the scene when h Scene auto selector is selected for Exposure mode. 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.
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 The Picture Control Grid Pressing W up in Step 2 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Picture Control in relation to the other Picture Controls (only contrast is displayed when Monochrome is selected). Release the W control to return to the Picture Control menu.
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 134 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 V1 cameras and compatible software and then deleted when no longer needed.
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 recorded in movie mode.
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 (0 124). 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.
Movie Sound Options Adjust movie sound recording settings for the built-in microphone and optional ME-1 external microphones. ❚❚ Microphone Select Microphone off to disable sound recording. Selecting any other option enables recording and sets the microphone to the selected sensitivity. A The 2 Icon Movies recorded with the microphone off are indicated by a 2 icon in full-frame and movie playback.
Interval Timer Shooting Take photographs automatically at preset intervals. D Before Shooting Before proceeding, check that the clock is set correctly (0 19, 158) and then take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. Use of a tripod is recommended. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector. 1 Select Interval/Number of shots.
A Interval Timer Photography A warning will be displayed if the camera is unable to start interval timer photography at current settings (for example, when “Bulb” is selected for shutter speed). While interval timer photography is in progress, settings can not be adjusted and the camera will not turn off automatically (0 18).
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 selected focus area only. Use Focus area with stationary subjects.
Focus Lock 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 54), you can also focus on another subject at the same distance and then use focus lock to recompose the photograph. Focus lock is most effective when an option other than Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode (0 144). 1 Focus.
2 Lock focus. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, press 1 (A) to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-L indicator will be displayed; 0 125). Focus will remain locked while 1 (A) is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button. A See Also For information on changing the role of the 1 (A) button, see page 156. 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot.
Face-Priority AF Choose On to enable face-priority AF (0 25). Built-in AF Assist If On is selected, the built-in AF-assist illuminator will light to illuminate poorly-lit subjects in still image, Smart Photo Selector, or Motion Snapshot mode if: • AF-S is selected for focus mode (0 52) or single AF is selected in AF-A, and • Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode (0 144) or the center focus area is selected for Single-point.
Flash Control Choose a flash control mode for optional flash units. 1 TTL 2 Manual i 148 Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions (TTL flash control). Choose a flash level between Full and 1/32 (1/32 of full power; for information on flash guide numbers at full power, see page 162). A Y icon blinks in the display during flash photography when this option 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.
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gThe Setup Menu To display the setup menu, press G and select the setup menu tab (B). G button The setup menu contains the following options: Reset setup menu options to default values (0 152). Format memory card Format the memory card (0 153). Allow the shutter to be released when no memory Slot empty release lock card is inserted in the camera (0 153). Welcome screen Display a welcome message at startup (0 154). Display brightness Adjust the brightness of the displays (0 154).
Assign AE/AF-L button Shutter button AE lock Video mode HDMI device control Flicker reduction Reset file numbering Time zone and date Language Auto image rotation Battery info GPS Firmware version Choose the role played by the 1 (A) button (0 156). Choose whether exposure locks when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway (0 156). Choose a video standard (0 156). Choose whether remote controls for HDMI-CEC devices to which the camera is connected can be used to operate the camera (0 92).
Format Memory Card Select Yes to format the memory card. Note that this permanently deletes all data on the card, including protected images; before proceeding, be sure to copy important pictures and other data to a computer (0 85). To exit without formatting the memory card, highlight No and press J. The message shown at right is displayed while the card is formatted; do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until formatting is complete.
Welcome Screen If On is selected, the message at right will be displayed whenever the camera is turned on. Display Brightness Highlight Monitor brightness or Viewfinder brightness and press 2 to display brightness options for the selected display. Brightness can then be adjusted by pressing 1 or 3; choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness. Grid Display Select On to display a framing grid (0 6).
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 and remote control photography; to mute the beep, remove the check from this item. Select Electronic shutter to play a sound when the electronic shutter is released, or remove the check from this item to mute the shutter. Press J to exit when settings are complete.
Remote on Duration Choose how long the camera will remain active while waiting for a signal from the remote control (0 49). Choose shorter delays to reduce the drain on the battery. Note that remote control mode must be reselected once the timer has expired. Assign AE/AF-L Button Choose whether the 1 (A) button locks both focus and exposure (AE/AF lock), exposure only (AE lock only), or focus only (AF lock only). Focus lock is described on page 145, exposure lock on page 125.
Flicker Reduction Reduce flicker and banding in the displays 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 19). 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 or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 163). 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.
Battery Info View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera. The current battery level, expressed as a percentage of a full charge. A five-level display showing battery age. 0 (k) indicates that battery performance is unimpaired, 4 (l) that the battery has reached the end of its charging life and should be replaced.
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 1 mount lenses D Red-Eye Reduction Lenses that block the subject’s view of the red-eye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction.
Flash units SB-N5 (0 59): The SB-N5 has a Guide Number of 8.5/27.9 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F; Guide Number at ISO 200 is 12/ 39.4). When mounted on the Nikon 1 V1, it supports i-TTL and manual flash control (0 148). A Guide Number To calculate the range of the flash at full power, divide the Guide Number by the aperture. For example, at ISO 100 the SB-N5 has a Guide Number of 8.5 m or 27.9 ft (35 mm zoom head position); its range at an aperture of f/5.6 is 8.5÷5.6 or about 1.5 meters (or in feet, 27.9÷5.
Remote controls Software Body caps Microphones GPS units Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (0 49): The ML-L3 uses a 3 V CR2025 battery. Pressing the battery-chamber latch to the right (q), insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber (w). Ensure that the battery is in the correct orientation (r). Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package offering such features as white balance adjustment and color control points.
Tripod adapters Tripod Adapter TA-N100: Prevents large lenses from coming into contact with the tripod head when the camera is mounted on a tripod. Attaching the TA-N100 1 Attach the TA-N100 to the camera. After turning the camera off, insert the TA-N100 in the camera tripod mount (q) and rotate the screw in the direction shown (w) to fasten the TA-N100 to the camera. 2 Attach a tripod. Attach a tripod (available separately from third-part suppliers) to the TA-N100 (e).
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.
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 (q) and power connector (w) covers. 2 Insert the EP-5B 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 cover.
4 Connect the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and the EP-5B power cable to the DC socket (r). 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. The lens is 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.
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. If you notice moiré in your photographs, try changing the distance to the subject, zooming in and out, or changing the angle between the subject and the camera.
• 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-EL15 battery. • Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a spare EN-EL15 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.
Other settings Still Image Mode Exposure mode 1 h P S A M Focus area selection — z z z z Flexible program — z — — — Autoexposure Lock — z z z — Focus lock — z z z z Self-timer z2 z2 z2 z2 z2 Focus mode — z2 z2 z2 z2 Exposure compensation — z 2 z 2 z 2 — Movie mode — — — — — Theme — — — — — Smart Photo Selector Mode h P S A M — — — — — — — — — 1 P Programmed auto is selected automatically when Electronic (Hi) is selected for Shutter type. 2 Not available when Electronic (Hi) is selected for Shutter type.
❚❚ Movie Mode/Motion Snapshot Mode Shooting menu Exposure mode Image quality Image size Continuous Shutter type Frame rate Movie settings Metering White balance ISO sensitivity Picture Control Color space Active D-Lighting Long exposure NR High ISO noise reduction Fade in/fade out Movie sound options Interval timer shooting Vibration reduction 3 AF-area mode Face-priority AF Built-in AF assist Flash mode 4 Flash control 4 Flash compensation 4 h — — — — — z1 — — — — — — — z1 z1 z1 — z1 — — — — — — Movie
Other settings Movie Mode Exposure mode h P S A Focus area selection — z1 z1 z1 Flexible program — — — — Autoexposure Lock — z z z Focus lock — z z z Self-timer z1 z z z Focus mode — z z z Exposure compensation — z z z Movie mode z1 z z z Theme — — — — M z1 — — z z z — z — 1 HD movie selected in movie mode. 2 Slow motion selected in movie mode. 3 VR lenses only. 4 Available only when an optional flash unit is used.
Defaults Default settings are listed below. Shooting menu and other shooting options are reset with Reset shooting options (0 110), setup menu settings with Reset setup options (0 152). ❚❚ Playback Menu Defaults Option Slide show (0 77) Image type Selected scene Frame interval Movie playback time Audio Rotate tall (0 103) Resize (0 105) Choose size Default All images Auto 5s Same as frame interval Background track 1 On 1.
Option ISO sensitivity (0 131) Picture Control (0 132) Color space (0 138) Active D-Lighting (0 139) Long exposure NR (0 140) High ISO noise reduction (0 140) Fade in/fade out (0 140) Movie sound options (0 141) Microphone Wind noise reduction Interval timer shooting (0 142) Vibration reduction (0 143) AF-area mode (0 144) Face-priority AF (0 147) Built-in AF assist (0 147) Flash mode (0 63) Flash control (0 148) Manual Flash compensation (0 149) Default Auto (100–3200) Standard sRGB On Off On None Auto se
❚❚ Other Shooting Options Option Default Focus area (0 144) Center * Flexible program (0 113) Off Autoexposure lock (0 125) Off Focus lock (0 145) Off Self-timer (0 49) Off Focus mode (0 52) See page 52. Exposure compensation (0 57) 0.0 Movie mode (0 37) HD movie Theme (0 47) Beauty Picture Control settings (0 132) Unmodified * Not displayed when Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode.
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 R95 W80MB/s UHS-I SDHC card at different image quality, size, or movie settings. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded.
❚❚ Slow Motion Movies Frame rate (0 122) 400 fps 1200 fps Maximum total recorded length (approx.) * 1 hour 27 minutes 1 hour 27 minutes * Up to five seconds of slow motion footage can be recorded in a single clip. Playback length is about 13.2 (400 fps) or 40 (1200 fps) times the recorded length.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of common problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Display The displays are off: • The camera is off (0 18) or the battery is exhausted (0 12, 21). • The monitor has been turned off (0 5). Press the $ button to turn the monitor on. • An object has come close to the eye sensor, turning the viewfinder on and the monitor off (0 6). • The displays have turned off automatically to save power (0 155).
Shooting (All 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 12, 21). • The memory card is locked (0 15) or full (0 15, 21). • The camera is not in focus (0 25). • You are currently filming a slow motion movie (0 39). The camera does not focus automatically: • The subject is not suited to autofocus (0 54). • The camera is in manual focus mode (0 52, 55).
Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the displays: Choose a Flicker reduction setting that matches the local AC power supply (0 157). Optional flash units do not fire: The camera is in Smart Photo Selector or Motion Snapshot mode or is recording a movie, or Electronic (Hi) is selected for Shutter type (0 27). Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available in particular shooting or exposure modes (0 173) or when a flash or GPS unit is attached (0 59, 66).
Playback NEF (RAW) images are not displayed: The camera displays only the JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine images (0 119). “Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation: • Select On for Rotate tall (0 103). • The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off (0 159). • Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken (0 159). • Photo is displayed in image review (0 103). Cannot hear movie sound: • Press W up to raise the volume (0 42).
Error Messages This section lists the error messages that appear in the display. Solution 0 A lens with a retractable lens barrel button is attached with the lens barrel Rotate the zoom ring retracted. Press the retractable lens 17, 198 to extend the lens. barrel button and rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens. Check lens. Pictures can only be taken Attach a lens. 17 when a lens is attached. Cannot take pictures.
Message Memory card is full. This memory card cannot be used. Card may be damaged; insert a different card. Cannot create additional folders on memory card. The movie-record button can not be used in this mode. Stills can not be taken when slow motion is selected. The capture illuminator has been used consecutively for the maximum time and has turned off. Solution 0 • You may be able to record additional 119 images if you reduce image quality or size. • Delete unwanted images.
Message Hi Lo Photographs cannot be taken in shutterpriority auto mode at a shutter speed of “Bulb”. Failed to update speedlight firmware. Contact a Nikonauthorized service center. Solution 0 • Lower ISO sensitivity. 131 • Choose a faster shutter speed or 114, 115, smaller aperture (higher f-number). 116 • Raise ISO sensitivity. 131 • Use an optional flash unit. 59 • Choose a slower shutter speed or 114, 115, larger aperture (lower f-number).
Message An error has occurred in the internal circuitry. Contact a Nikon-authorized service center. The camera’s internal temperature is high. The camera will now turn off. Memory card contains no images. Cannot display this file. Cannot select this file. Check printer. Check paper. Paper jam. Out of paper. Check ink supply. Out of ink. Solution 0 Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative. — Wait for the camera to cool. xvi To view pictures, insert a memory card containing images.
Specifications Nikon 1 V1 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Effective pixels n 190 Digital camera with interchangeable lenses Nikon 1 mount Approx. 2.7× lens focal length (Nikon CX format) 10.1 million Image sensor Image sensor 13.2 mm × 8.
Electronic viewfinder Electronic viewfinder Frame coverage Eyepoint Diopter adjustment Eye sensor Shooting modes Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Release Mode Frame advance rate Self-timer Remote control modes 0.47-in., approx. 1440k-dot color TFT LCD viewfinder with diopter control and brightness adjustment Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical 17 mm (–1.
Exposure 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 Mode Programmed auto with flexible program; shutterpriority auto; aperture-priority auto; manual; scene auto selector Exposure compensation –3–+3 EV in increments of 1/3 EV Exposure lock Luminosity locked at metered value with A (AE-L/AF-L) button ISO sensitivity ISO 100–3200 in steps of 1 EV.
Focus Focus area Focus lock Face-priority AF Flash Control Mode Flash compensation Flash-ready indicator White balance Movie Metering Metering method • Single-point AF: 135 focus areas • Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single AF) or by pressing A (AEL/AF-L) button On, off i-TTL flash control using image sensor available with optional SB-N5 flash unit Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync,
Movie Frame size (pixels)/ recording rate HD movies • 1,920 × 1,080/60i (59.94 fields/s *) • 1,920 × 1,080/30p (29.97 fps) • 1,280 × 720/60p (59.94 fps) Slow-motion movies • 640 × 240/400 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps) • 320 × 120/1,200 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps) Movies recorded in still image mode 1,072 × 720/60p (59.94 fps) Motion Snapshot 1,920 × 1,080/60p (59.94 fps) (plays at 24p/23.976 fps) File format MOV Video compression H.
Power source Battery AC adapter One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL15 battery EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5B power connector (available separately) Tripod socket 1/4-in. (ISO 1222) Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 113 × 76 × 43.5 mm/4.4 × 3 × 1.7 in., excluding projections; thickness of body (from mount to monitor) is 36 mm/1.4 in. Weight Approx. 383 g/13.5 oz with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 294 g/10.
MH-25 battery charger Rated input Rated output Supported batteries Charging time AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.12–0.23 A DC 8.4 V/1.2 A Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 °C/77 °F when no charge remains Operating temperature 0–40 °C/+32–104 °F Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 91.5 × 33.5 × 71 mm/3.6 × 1.3 × 2.8 in., excluding projections Length of cord Approx. 1.8 m/6 ft (U.S.A. and Canada) or 1.5 m/ 4.9 ft (other countries) Weight Approx.
1 NIKKOR VR 10–30 mm 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.
❚❚ The 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30 mm 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 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. They support normal and active vibration reduction and vibration reduction off (0 143). Use the zoom ring to zoom in and out.
A Lens Care • When using an optional lens hood, do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the hood. • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To remove smudges and fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers.
❚❚ 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.
Battery Life The number of shots that can be taken with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, such factors as the use of GPS devices or other accessories, the interval between shots, and the length of time menus are displayed. Sample figures for EN-EL15 (1900 mAh) batteries are given below.
Index Symbols n 202 C (Still image mode) ....................... 23 y (Smart Photo Selector mode) . 31 1 (Movie mode) ................................ 37 z (Motion Snapshot mode) .......... 45 h (Scene auto selector) .......23, 111 c (Portrait) ......................................... 23 d (Landscape) ................................... 23 e (Close up) ....................................... 23 f (Night portrait) ............................ 23 Z (Auto) ..............................................
Body cap ................................... 1, 2, 163 Border ....................................................98 Bounce lighting .................................62 Brightness ......................................... 134 Buffering ........................................32, 46 Built-in AF assist ....................... 53, 147 Bulb ..................................................... 117 Burst .......................................................27 C Calendar .......................................
Focus .............................................52, 144 Focus area ...................................25, 144 Focus lock ..........................................145 Focus mode ......................................... 52 Focusing the viewfinder ................... 6 Format ..........................................15, 153 Format memory card ..............15, 153 Frame rate ...................................69, 122 Front-curtain sync ............................. 63 Full-frame playback ................
PictBridge ................................... 93, 200 Picture Control .......................132, 136 Playback .........................................28, 69 Playback menu ................................ 101 Playback zoom ...................................74 Portrait ........................................ 23, 132 Power connector ...................162, 166 Power drive zoom switch ...............24 Power switch .......................................18 Preset manual .........................
Thumbnail playback ........................ 72 Time ............................. 19, 49, 117, 158 Time stamp .......................................... 98 Time zone ..........................................158 Time zone and date ........................158 Timer .............................................49, 142 Toning ....................................... 134, 135 Trimming movies ............................107 Tripod mounting spacer ........51, 164 U USB ............................................
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