DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.
Table of Contents For Your Safety..............................................................................iii Notices............................................................................................vi Introduction...................................................................... 1 Parts of the Camera.......................................................................2 Still Image Mode ............................................................... 8 Taking Photos in Still Image Mode .
Product Documentation The following documentation is supplied with the camera. En Nikon 1 V1 Digital Camera with Support for Interchangeable Lenses First Steps q Attach the camera strap. Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets. Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide—Describes how to set up your camera. This guide provides first-time users with information on setting up the Nikon 1 V1, taking photographs, and installing and using the supplied software.
Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: D This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. A This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30 mm f/3.5–5.6.
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.
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sIntroduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera that supports interchangeable lenses. For a complete guide to using your digital camera, see the Reference Manual (on CD). To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read both the Quick Start Guide and User’s Manual thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product. s Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
Parts of the Camera s 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 56 7 8 9 16 3 17 10 2 11 1 12 19 20 15 14 1 Mounting mark 2 AF-assist illuminator Self-timer lamp ...................................35 Red-eye reduction lamp 3 Shutter-release button..10, 17, 24, 31 4 Movie-record button ............13, 23, 26 5 Speaker ..............
The Camera Body (Continued) z y C 1 1 2 Motion Snapshot mode (0 30) Smart Photo Selector mode (0 16) Still image mode (0 8) Movie mode (0 22) s 3 4 5 6 18 7 8 9 10 11 17 16 15 14 13 Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right (1,3, 4, or 2), or rotate it as shown at right. 1 Eye sensor............................................... 7 2 Electronic viewfinder........................... 7 3 Diopter adjustment control ............... 7 4 & (feature) button ................
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 ..................................... 3 19 Exposure compensation 2 Exposure mode ...................................40 20 Focus area.............................................10 3 Flexible program indicator 21 Face-priority AF * ................................11 4 Self-timer/remote control mode ....34 22 Microphone sensitivity * ...................41 Electronic (Hi) * .....
Turning 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. • Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining in the monitor. Battery level Exposures remaining ❚❚ Battery Level Display NO ICON H Cannot take pictures. Insert fully-charged battery.
The $ (Display) Button Press $ to cycle through shooting and playback indicators as shown below.
The Electronic Viewfinder 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.
zStill Image Mode Still image mode is the mode generally used for taking photos. Taking Photos in Still Image Mode z 1 Select still image mode. Rotate the mode dial to C. Mode dial 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 44) 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.
A Face-Priority AF The camera detects and focuses on portrait subjects (face-priority AF). A double yellow border will be displayed if a portrait subject is detected facing the camera (if multiple faces, up to a maximum of five, are detected, the camera will select the closest subject). Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus on the subject in the double yellow border.
A Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out). z Zoom in Zoom out Zoom ring A Auto Power Off If no operations are performed for about thirty seconds, the displays will turn off and the power lamp (0 5) start to blink.
❚❚ 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 (0 40): mechanical (Mechanical, suited to most situations), electronic (Electronic, a silent shutter for quiet surroundings), and high-speed & button electronic (Electronic (Hi)). z A Electronic (Hi) Choose from frame rates of 10 fps, 30 fps, and 60 fps (0 40).
Viewing Photographs Press K to display your most recent photograph full frame in the monitor (fullframe playback). z K button Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to view additional pictures. To zoom in on the center of the current image, press the W control up. Press W down to zoom out. To view multiple images, press W down when the picture is displayed full frame. W control To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutterrelease button halfway.
Deleting Pictures To delete the current picture, press O. 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 z O button The Delete option in the playback menu (0 40) can be used to delete selected pictures, all pictures, pictures taken on selected dates, or pictures previously selected as candidates for deletion.
8Smart Photo Selector Mode Choose Smart Photo Selector mode for photos that capture a fleeting expression on the face of a portrait subject or other hard-to-time shots such as group photos in party scenes. Each time the shutter is released, the camera automatically selects the best shot and four best shot candidates based on composition and motion. 8 Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode 1 Select Smart Photo Selector mode. Rotate the mode dial to y. 2 Frame the photograph.
3 Begin buffering photographs. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 10). 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. 8 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 8).
Viewing Photographs Press K and use the multi selector to display photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector (0 14; pictures taken with the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by a y icon).
Deleting Pictures 8 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.
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yMovie Mode Choose movie mode to shoot high-definition (HD) or slowmotion (0 25) 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. y 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. 2 Frame the opening shot.
3 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to begin recording. A recording indicator, the time elapsed, and the time available are displayed while recording is in progress. A Audio Recording Movie-record button Be careful not to cover the microphone and note that the built-in microphone Recording indicator/ may record sounds made by the camera Time elapsed or lens. By default, the camera focuses continuously.
❚❚ Taking Photographs During HD Movie Recording Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a photograph without interrupting HD movie recording. Photographs taken during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. A Taking Photographs During Movie Recording y 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 y 2 Select slow-motion mode. 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 11) 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 14). Press J to start playback. Movie playback indicator/ Current position/total length 1 icon/Length y Guide Volume 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 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.
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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. 2 Frame the picture.
3 Begin buffering. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 10). 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 9 A Motion Snapshot Mode By default, the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 8). Live audio is not recorded. Movies can not be recorded using the movie-record button. The optional SB-N5 flash unit is equipped with a capture illuminator which lights during buffering.
Viewing Motion Snapshots Press K and use the multi selector to display a Motion Snapshot (0 14; 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 9 Deleting Motion Snapshots 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 45) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. The following options are available: Off c b a t " # 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.
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UMenu Guide Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: K Playback menu (0 40) B Setup menu (0 42) C y 1 z Shooting menu (0 40) Menu options Options in current menu. U Slider shows position in current menu.
❚❚ Using the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate the menus. Multi selector 1 2 Press 2 to place cursor in selected menu. Select desired menu. 3 4 Highlight menu item. U 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 10).
❚❚ Playback Menu Options Delete Slide show Rotate tall DPOF print order Protect Rating D-Lighting Resize Crop Edit movie U ❚❚ Shooting Menu Options Reset shooting options Exposure mode Image quality Image size Continuous Shutter type Frame rate 40 Delete multiple images. View movies and photos in a slide show. Rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback. Create digital “print orders”. Protect pictures from accidental deletion. Rate pictures.
Movie settings Metering White balance ISO sensitivity Picture Control 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 Choose HD movie frame size and frame rate (0 22). Choose how the camera meters exposure. Adjust settings for different types of lighting.
❚❚ Setup Menu Options Reset setup menu options to default values. Format the memory card. Allow the shutter to be released when no memory Slot empty release lock card is inserted in the camera. Welcome screen Display a welcome message at startup. Display brightness Adjust the brightness of the displays. Grid display Display a framing grid. Sound settings Choose the sounds made during shooting. Auto power off Choose the auto power off delay.
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 n 44 SB-N5: 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. 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 (0 34) Software Body caps Microphones GPS units Wireless Remote Control ML-L3: 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 n 46 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, keeping the projection on the TA-N100 aligned with the front of the camera, rotate the screw in the direction shown (w) to fasten the TA-N100 in place. 2 Attach a tripod.
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. n 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.
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).
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 malfunc- Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun: Do tion if subjected to strong shocks or not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an vibration. extended period. Intense light may Keep dry: This product is not watercause the image sensor to deteriorate p ro o f, a n d m ay m a l f u n c t i o n i f or produce a white blur effect in phoimmersed in water or exposed to tographs. high levels of humidity.
Notes on the monitor and viewfinder: These displays are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction The lens is easily damaged. Dust and and has no effect on images recorded lint should be gently removed with a with the device. blower.
Lines: Noise in the form of lines may in • The internal temperature of the batrare cases appear in pictures of tery may rise while the battery is in extremely bright or backlit subjects. use. Attempting to charge the battery while the internal temperature Batteries: Batter ies may leak or is elevated will impair battery perexplode if improperly handled. formance, and the battery may not Observe the following precautions charge or charge only partially.
• Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C/32 °F or a b ove 4 0 ° C / 1 0 4 ° F; f a i l u re t o observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0 °C/ 32 °F to 15 °C/59 °F and from 45 °C/ 113 °F to 60 °C/140 °F; the battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 °C/32 °F or above 60 °C/ 140 °F.
A Image Sensor Cleaning The camera’s image sensor is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. Each time it is turned on or off, the camera vibrates the low-pass filter to remove dust (note that operating camera controls before cleaning is complete interrupts this process, and that image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled if the camera is turned on and off several times in succession).
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of common problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Display n The displays are off: • The camera is off or the battery is exhausted. • The monitor has been turned off. Press the $ button to turn the monitor on (0 6). • An object has come close to the eye sensor, turning the viewfinder on and the monitor off (0 7). • The displays have turned off automatically to save power.
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. • The memory card is locked or full. • The camera is not in focus. • You are currently filming a slow motion movie. No photo taken when remote control shutter-release button is pressed: • Replace battery in remote control. • Choose a remote control mode. • The remote control standby timer has expired (0 42).
Playback “Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation: • Select On for Rotate tall (0 40). • The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off (0 42). • Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken. • Photo is displayed in image review. Cannot hear movie sound: • Press W up to raise the volume. If the camera is connected to a television, use the controls for the TV to adjust the volume.
Error Messages This section lists the error messages that appear in the display. Message Rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens. Check lens. Pictures can only be taken when a lens is attached. Start-up error. Turn the camera off and then on again. The clock has been reset. Solution A lens with a retractable lens barrel button is attached with the lens barrel retracted. Press the retractable lens barrel button and rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens. Attach a lens.
Message n 62 Solution If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a photograph numbered 9999, the shutter-release Cannot create additional button will be disabled and no further phofolders on memory card. tographs can be taken. Choose Yes for Reset file numbering (0 42) and then either format the current memory card (0 5) or insert a new memory card.
Specifications Nikon 1 V1 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Digital camera with interchangeable lenses Nikon 1 mount Approx. 2.7× lens focal length (35 mm format equivalent); Nikon CX format Effective pixels 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 n Flash sync speed Release Mode Frame advance rate Self-timer Remote control modes 64 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 n 66 Movie Metering Metering method • Single-point AF: 135 focus areas; the center 73 areas support phase-detection AF • Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single AF) or by pressing A (AE-L/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 reduct
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 (in North America) Rated input (in other regions) Rated output Supported batteries Charging time AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 0.2 A 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.
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.
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 n 72 Symbols D C (Still image mode) ......................... 8 y (Smart Photo Selector mode) .16 1 (Movie mode) ................................22 z (Motion Snapshot mode) ..........30 h (Scene auto selector) .................. 8 c (Portrait) ........................................... 8 d (Landscape) ..................................... 8 e (Close up) ......................................... 8 f (Night portrait) ............................... 8 Z (Auto) ......................................
Microphone .................................. 23, 45 Mode dial ............................................... 3 Monitor ...............................................4, 6 Motion Snapshot mode .................. 30 Movie mode ........................................ 22 Movie type ........................................... 24 Movie-record button ......... 13, 23, 26 Movies ............................................ 13, 22 Multi selector ..................................3, 39 Still image mode ..........
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