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Table of Contents Getting the Most from Your Camera ........................................iii About This Manual .......................................................................iv The Reference Manual.................................................................. v For Your Safety..............................................................................vi Notices............................................................................................ ix Wireless ...........................
t, u, v, and w Modes 56 t Programmed Auto ......................................................................... 56 u Shutter-Priority Auto ..................................................................... 57 v Aperture-Priority Auto.................................................................. 58 w Manual ............................................................................................... 59 Other Shooting Modes 61 u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture) ...............
Connecting to a Computer 103 Installing the Supplied Software........................................... 103 System Requirements...................................................................... 104 Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer ..................... 106 Transferring Pictures........................................................................ 106 Viewing Pictures ................................................................................
Getting the Most from Your Camera Take photos with the shutter-release button. See page 7 for more information. Shutter-release button Shoot movies with the movie-record button. Movies can be recorded by pressing the movie-record button in auto (0 31), creative (0 39), t, u, v, w (0 56), and advanced movie (0 48) modes.
About This Manual For a complete guide to using your digital camera, see the Reference Manual (page v). To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read this User’s Manual thoroughly and keep it where it will be read by all who use the product. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
The Reference Manual For more information on using your Nikon camera, download a pdf copy of the camera Reference Manual from the website listed below. The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later. 1 On your computer, launch a web browser and open the Nikon manual download site at http://nikonimglib.com/manual/ 2 Navigate to the page for the desired product and download the manual.
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 place the strap around the neck of A Observe caution when using a flash. an infant or child. Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation. A Follow the instructions of airline and hospital personnel. This camera transmits radio frequencies that could interfere with medical equipment or aircraft navigation. Disable the wireless network feature before boarding an aircraft, and turn the camera off during take off and landing.
• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat. • Do not immerse in or expose to water. • Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove t h e b a t t e r y w h e n n o c h a rg e remains. • When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool, dry place.
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Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
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.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing.
Wireless This product, which contains encryption software developed in the United States, is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations and may not be exported or re-exported to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. The following countries are currently subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. Notices for Customers in the U. S. A. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Notices for Customers in Canada CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices.
Notices for Customers in Europe Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that the 1 V3 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_1V3.pdf Notice for Customers in Singapore Trade Name: Model: 1 V3 This device complies with radio-frequency regulations. The content of certification labels not affixed to the device is given below.
sIntroduction The Camera and Accessories The following items are included with purchase of this product or are available separately. Confirm that the package contains all items listed as included. For a complete list of the accessories available for separate purchase, see page 109.
Parts of the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body s 18 17 6 5 4 3 2 1 19 7 8 9 10 16 11 15 1 Mounting mark ...................................22 2 Sub-command dial...................... 58, 59 3 Shutter-release button .................33, 52, 63, 66, 68, 72 4 Movie-record button ................. 48, 49 5 Power switch...........
17 16 4 3 2 1 18 19 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 21 22 s 11 1 O (delete) button................................36 11 Battery-chamber cover ..................... 21 2 $ (display) button......................... 5 12 Battery-chamber cover latch...................................................... 21 3 G (menu) button .......................... 8 4 K (playback) button ............35, 69, 74 13 Grip connector cover ......................... 29 5 Fn1 button ............................................
The Monitor 1 2 34 s NO ICON H Battery fully charged or partially discharged. Low battery. 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 1 Shooting mode ..................................... 7 2 Live image control..............................37 Creative mode ....................................39 Best moment capture selection ................................ 61, 65, 67 Advanced movie selection ........ 48, 51 Exposure mode .............................
The $ (Display) Button Press $ to cycle through shooting and playback indicators as shown below. $ button ❚❚ Shooting Simplified display s Detailed display Virtual horizon * * Displayed only in modes other than Creative Palette. A Recording Area The area recorded during movie recording is shown by guides in the display; the appearance of the guides depends on the option selected for Electronic VR (0 100, 101) in movie menu.
❚❚ Playback Simple photo info Detailed photo info Image only Highlights * s * Displayed only when On is selected for the Display > Playback highlight display option in the setup menu (0 102).
The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes: Mode dial s C Auto mode (0 31): Let the camera pick the settings for photographs and movies. w Creative mode (0 39): For photographs in which you want to use special effects or match settings to the scene. v Advanced movie mode (0 48): Choose an exposure mode and adjust shutter-speed or aperture or record movies in slow or fast motion or with other special effects.
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 98) C w t u v w u z Shooting menu (0 99) 1 Movie menu (0 100) w Image processing menu (0 101) B Setup menu (0 102) x Wi-Fi menu (0 88) Menu options Options in current menu. Slider shows position in current menu. A Using the Menus The items listed may vary with camera settings.
❚❚ Using the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate the playback, shooting, movie, image processing, setup, and Wi-Fi menus. Multi selector 1 Select a menu. s Press 1 or 3 to highlight tabs and press 2 to position the cursor in the highlighted menu. 2 Select an item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight menu items and press 2 to view options for the highlighted item. 3 Select an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired option and press J to select.
The & (Feature) Button To display the feature menu and adjust camera settings or access playback options, press the & button. s & button & menu (shooting mode) & menu (playback) 1 Select an item. Use the multi selector to highlight an item and press J to display options (to exit the & menu, press the shutterrelease button halfway as described on page 33 or highlight 1 and press J). 2 Select an option. Highlight the desired option or value and press J to select.
A The & Menu The & menu is context-sensitive: its contents vary with camera settings or the type of image displayed; options that are currently unavailable are shown in gray. The & menu is not available in auto mode.
The Function Buttons (Fn1 and Fn2) s The Fn1 and Fn2 buttons can be used for quick recall of frequently-used settings during shooting.
Using the Vari-Angle Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below. 87° s Normal use: The monitor is normally used in storage position. Low-angle shots: Frame shots with the camera close to the ground. Once in the low-angle position, the monitor can be further lowered. High-angle shots: Frame shots while holding the camera over your head.
D Using the Monitor s Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown on page 13. Do not use force. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the camera or monitor. If the camera is mounted on a tripod, care should be taken to ensure that the monitor does not contact the tripod. Do not touch the area to the rear of the monitor. Failure to observe this precaution could cause product malfunction. Be particularly careful not to touch this area.
Using the Touch Screen The touch-sensitive monitor supports the following operations: Tap Tap the monitor. s Flick Flick a finger a short distance across the monitor. Slide Slide a finger over the monitor. Stretch/Pinch Place two fingers on the monitor and move them apart or pinch them together.
A The Touch Screen The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond when covered with third-party protective films or when touched with fingernails or gloved hands. Do not use excessive force or touch the screen with sharp objects. A Using the Touch Screen s The camera may not recognize a tap if you leave your finger on the screen too long.
Tap highlighted icons to view settings and tap icons or sliders to change (the items available vary with camera settings). Tap 0 to save changes and exit, or tap 2 to return to the previous display. Adjust settings s A Tap Shooting Options Tap shooting options can be adjusted by tapping the icon shown at right (0 85). ❚❚ Viewing Pictures The touch screen can be used for the following playback operations. View other images Flick left or right to view other images.
s Zoom in Use stretch and pinch gestures to zoom in and out and slide to scroll. You can also double-tap a picture in full-frame playback to zoom in and double-tap again to exit zoom. View thumbnails To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view, use a pinch gesture in fullframe playback. Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 9, or 16 frames. View other months Flick left or right to view other months in the calendar display.
Choose a menu Tap a menu icon to choose a menu. s Adjust settings Tap menu items to display options and tap icons or sliders to change. Tap 2 to return to the previous display. ❚❚ The & Menu The touch screen can be used to adjust settings in the & menu. Adjust settings Tap menu items to display options and tap icons or sliders to change. Tap 0 to save changes and exit, or tap 2 to return to the previous display.
First Steps 1 Attach the camera strap. Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets. s 2 Charge the battery. Insert the battery into the charger q and plug the charger in w. An exhausted battery fully charges in about 3 hours. Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is complete. Battery charging Charging complete A The Plug Adapter Depending on the country or region of purchase, a plug adapter may be supplied with the charger.
3 Insert the battery. Insert the battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted. s 4 Insert a memory card. The camera stores pictures on microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards (available separately; 0 111). Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation and then slide the card until it clicks into place.
5 Attach a lens. s Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM. When using the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM, be sure not touch the lens cover; failure to observe this precaution could result in product malfunction.
Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place. s A Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Lenses with retractable lens barrel buttons can not be used when retracted. To unlock and extend the lens, readying the camera for use, keep the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q) while rotating the zoom ring as shown (w). The lens can be retracted and the zoom ring locked by pressing the button and rotating the ring in the opposite direction.
6 Turn the camera on. s Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. The power lamp will briefly light green and the monitor will turn on. If the lens is equipped with a front lens cap, remove the cap before shooting. If a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5– 5.6 PD-ZOOM lens is attached, the lens will automatically extend when the camera is turned on and retract when the camera is turned off. A Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off, rotate the power switch again. The monitor will turn off.
8 Set the clock. Use the multi selector and J button (0 9) to set the time and date. Note that the camera uses a 24-hour clock. s Press 4 or 2 to highlight time zone and press J. Press 1 or 3 to highlight date format and press J. Press 1 or 3 to highlight daylight Press 4 or 2 to highlight items saving time option and press J. and press 1 or 3 to change. Press J to exit to shooting display when setup is complete.
9 Check the battery level and memory card capacity. Check the battery level and number Battery level of exposures remaining in the monitor (0 4).
Attaching a Grip and Electronic Viewfinder If desired, the camera can be used with an optional grip and electronic viewfinder (0 109). Manuals are not provided; users of these accessories will need to read following instructions in their entirety before proceeding. Attaching an Electronic Viewfinder s Viewfinder eyepiece Diopter adjustment control Display-selection button Connector cover Signal contact Eye sensor Latch release buttons (×2) Follow the steps below to attach the viewfinder.
3 Attach the viewfinder. After confirming that the camera is off, slide the signal contact into the multiaccessory port until it latches. s D Handling the Viewfinder Remove the viewfinder when it is not in use. If the viewfinder is attached, the shocks and vibration to which the camera may be exposed during transport or when placed in a bag could damage the camera or viewfinder.
Attaching a Grip Fn3 button (0 12) Shutter-release button Connector cover holder Connector cap Signal contact s Mounting screw Tripod socket Sub-command dial Mounting screw knob Follow the steps below to attach the grip. 1 Remove the grip connector cover. Remove the grip connector cover from the bottom of the camera and place it in the holder. Be sure to replace the cover when the grip is not in use.
2 Remove the connector cap. Remove the grip connector cap. Be sure to replace the cap when the grip is not in use. s 3 Attach the grip. After confirming that the camera is off, align the camera and grip as shown and tighten the knob by rotating it in the LOCK2 direction, keeping the grip held in place so that the grip signal contact slides straight into the camera grip connector.
zTaking and Viewing Photographs This chapter describes how to take, view, and delete photographs in auto and creative mode. Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode) Follow the steps below to take photographs in auto mode, a “point-and-shoot” mode in which the camera automatically detects the subject type and adjusts settings according to the subject and situation. z 1 Turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. 2 Select C mode. Rotate the mode dial to C (auto).
3 Ready the camera. Hold the camera securely with both hands, being careful not to obstruct the lens, AF-assist illuminator, or microphone. Rotate the camera as shown at lower right when taking pictures in “tall” (portrait) orientation. z Shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of the built-in flash (0 81) or a tripod is recommended. 4 Frame the photograph. Position your subject in the center of the frame.
5 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. 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). z If the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will be displayed in red.
6 Shoot. z Smoothly press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds (the photo will automatically clear from the display when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway). Do not eject the memory card or remove the battery until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.
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, rotate the main command dial to the right. Rotate left to zoom out. To view multiple images, rotate the dial left when the picture is displayed full frame. Main command dial To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutterrelease button halfway.
Deleting Pictures To delete the current picture, press O. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered. 1 Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page. 2 Press O. z A confirmation dialog will be displayed. O button 3 Delete the photograph. Press O again to delete the picture and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the picture.
Live Image Control Live image controls let you preview how changes to each control will affect the final photograph. To choose a live image control for auto mode, press J to display the live image control menu, then use the multi selector to highlight a control and press J to view the effect. Rotate the multi selector to choose a setting and press J to select. z Active D-Lighting: Preserve details in highlights and shadows for natural contrast.
Motion control: Suggest motion by blurring moving objects, or “freeze” motion to capture moving objects clearly. Freeze motion Blur motion z Freeze motion Blur motion Brightness control: Make pictures brighter or darker. Brighter D Live Image Control Darker Brighter Darker Continuous shooting is not available (0 75) and the built-in flash and optional flash units can not be used when live image control is in effect. Pressing the movie-record button cancels live image control.
Choosing a Creative Mode Choose creative mode to match settings to the subject or situation or take photos using special effects. 1 Select w mode. Rotate the mode dial to w (creative). z 2 Choose an option. Press & (feature) to display the & menu, then highlight Creative and press J. Highlight an option suited to your subject and creative intent (0 40) and press J.
Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation Choose a creative mode according to the subject or situation: Option z 40 Description Rotate the palette to choose creative effects while Creative Palette (4) previewing them in the display (0 41). HDR (5) Photograph high-contrast scenes (0 42). Shoot panoramas for later viewing on the camera Easy panorama (p) (0 43). Shoot photographs with a soft filter effect.
The Creative Palette To choose a creative effect, rotate the multi selector or use a finger to rotate the creative palette in the monitor. The selected effect is visible in the monitor and changes gradually as the palette is rotated. z Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a picture with the selected effect (tap shooting options are not available when the creative palette is displayed; to view or hide the creative palette, tap 4).
HDR z Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR (high dynamic range). Each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed, the camera takes two shots in quick succession and combines them to preserve details in highlights and shadows in high-contrast scenes; the built-in flash and optional flash units do not fire. Some time may be required to process the pictures; the final photograph will be displayed when processing is complete.
Easy Panorama Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas. During shooting, the camera focuses using auto-area AF; face detection (0 34) is not available. Exposure compensation can be used, but the built-in flash and optional flash units will not fire. 1 Set focus and exposure. Frame the start of the panorama and press the shutter-release button halfway. Guides will appear in the display. z 2 Start shooting.
An example of how to pan the camera is shown below. Without changing your position, pan the camera in a steady curve either horizontally or vertically. Time the pan according to the option selected for Image size in the shooting menu: about 15 seconds are needed to complete the pan when A Normal panorama is selected, about 30 seconds when B Wide panorama is selected. z A Panoramas High-distortion wide-angle lenses may fail to produce the desired results.
❚❚ Viewing Panoramas Panoramas can be viewed by pressing J when a panorama is displayed full frame (0 35). The start of the panorama will be displayed with the smallest dimension filling the display and the camera will then scroll through the picture in the original pan direction. z Navigation Guide window The following operations can be performed: To Use Pause Play Advance/ rewind Return to full-frame playback Description Pause playback.
Selective Color Take black-and-white pictures in which one hue appears in a color. 1 Choose Select color. Press & (feature) to display the & menu, then highlight Select color and press J. z 2 Choose a color. Use the multi selector to choose a color and press J. 3 Take pictures. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take pictures. Only the selected hue will appear in color; all other hues will be recorded in shades of gray.
Cross Process Select a base hue to take pictures with modified colors. 1 Select Hue. Press & (feature) to display the & menu, then highlight Hue and press J. 2 Choose a color. z Use the multi selector to choose a base color (red, green, blue, or yellow) and press J. 3 Take pictures. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take pictures with modified colors.
yRecording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies Movies can be recorded using the movie-record button. 1 Turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. y 2 Choose a shooting mode. Rotate the mode dial to C (auto), w ( c r e a t i v e ) , t , u , v, w, o r v (advanced movie) as described on page 50. In advanced movie mode, you can choose a movie type using the Advanced movie option in the & Mode dial menu (0 51). 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. 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.
❚❚ Shooting Mode Movies can be recorded in the shooting modes listed below. Movies can not be recorded in best moment capture or Motion Snapshot modes. C Auto mode (0 31) Choose this mode to leave the camera in charge of choosing settings. The camera automatically adjusts settings according to the subject and situation. y w Creative mode (0 39) Record movies in exposure mode t (programmed auto). If Creative Palette is selected, the chosen effect will be applied to the movie (0 41).
❚❚ Advanced Movie Options In v (advanced movie) mode, the following options can be accessed by pressing & (feature) and selecting Advanced movie in the & menu. 0 HD movie y Slow motion Record high-definition (HD) movies. Record up to about three seconds of silent slowmotion footage. Slow-motion movies are recorded at 400 fps and play back at about 30 fps. Recording y Playback Record silent fast-motion footage that plays back at about four times normal speed.
Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a photograph without interrupting movie recording. Photographs taken during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 3 : 2. y 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.
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 35). Press J to start playback. Movie playback indicator/ Current position/total length 1 icon/Length Volume Guide y The following operations can be performed: To Use Pause Play Advance/ rewind Adjust volume Return to full-frame playback Description Pause playback. J 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. O button y D The Speaker Keep your fingers and other objects away from the speaker when adjusting the volume.
A Recording Time The following table lists the approximate maximum recording times for individual movies shot at the default frame size and rate in each shooting mode.
#t, u, v, and w Modes t, u, v, and w modes offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. Choose a mode and adjust settings according to your creative intent. t 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.
u Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion. Fast shutter speed (1/1600 s) Slow shutter speed (1 s) Choosing a Shutter Speed Rotate the main command dial right for faster shutter speeds, left for slower shutter speeds. Choose from values between 30 s and 1/4000 s.
v 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.
w Manual In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. ❚❚ Choosing Shutter Speed and Aperture Adjust shutter speed and aperture with reference to the exposure indicator (0 60).
A The Exposure Indicator When shutter speeds other than “Bulb” or “Time” are selected, the exposure indicator shows whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.
ROther Shooting Modes In addition to the modes described above, the camera offers u (best moment capture) mode to help with hard-to-time shots and a z (Motion Snapshot) mode that combines photographs with brief movie vignettes (0 71).
1 Select u mode. Rotate the mode dial to u (best moment capture). 2 Choose Active Selection. Press & (feature) to display the & menu. Highlight Best moment capture and press J, then highlight Active Selection and press J. R 3 Frame the photograph. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame.
4 Begin buffering photographs. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 33). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer. 5 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The 40 frames recorded to the buffer in the moments before and after the shutterrelease button was pressed all the way down will be copied to temporary storage. R 6 Select up to 40 frames.
7 Save the selected frames. Press J to save the selected frames to the memory card. The memory card access lamp will light while recording is in progress; note that depending on shooting conditions and memory card write speed, some time may be required to save the selected images. A Active Selection At default settings, the frame recorded at the moment the shutterrelease button was pressed all the way down is automatically marked with a p icon in Step 6.
Choosing Your Moment (Slow View) When slow view is selected in u (best moment capture) mode, the camera captures a short sequence of still images and plays them back in slow motion so that you can choose the precise moment for a photograph. 1 Select u mode. Rotate the mode dial to u (best moment capture). 2 Select Slow view. Press & (feature) to display the & menu. Highlight Best moment capture and press J, then highlight Slow view and press J. R 3 Frame the photograph.
4 Press the shutter-release button halfway. After focusing, the camera will record 40 frames to a temporary memory buffer. It will then slowly play them back in a continuous loop while the Progress indicator shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway. A & icon is displayed in the monitor. R 66 When the desired frame is displayed, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to record the current frame and discard the remaining images.
Letting the Camera Choose the Moment (Smart Photo Selector) The Smart Photo Selector helps you capture a fleeting expression on the face of a portrait subject or other hard-to-time shots such as group photos in party scenes. Each time the shutter is released, the camera automatically selects the best shot and four best shot candidates based on composition and motion. R 1 Select u mode. Rotate the mode dial to u (best moment capture). 2 Choose Smart Photo Selector.
3 Frame the photograph. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame. 4 Begin buffering photographs. R Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 33). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer. The camera continuously adjusts focus to account for changes in the distance to the subject while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 5 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
❚❚ Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector Press K and use the multi selector to display photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector (0 35; pictures taken with the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by a y icon).
❚❚ Deleting Pictures Pressing O when a picture taken with the Smart Photo Selector is selected displays a confirmation dialog; press O again to delete the best shot and the best shot candidates, or press K to exit without deleting the pictures. Note that once O button deleted, pictures can not be recovered. R A Deleting Individual Photographs Pressing the O button in the best shot selection dialog displays the following options; highlight an option using the multi selector and press J to select.
z Combining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes (Motion Snapshot Mode) Record brief movie vignettes with your photographs. Each time the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and about 1.6 s of movie footage. When the resulting “Motion Snapshot” is viewed on the camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approximately 4 s, followed by the still image. R 1 Select z mode. Rotate the mode dial to z (Motion Snapshot). 2 Frame the picture.
3 Begin buffering. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 33). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buffer. 4 Shoot. R Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The camera will record a photograph, together with about 1.6 s of movie footage beginning before and ending after the time the shutter-release button was pressed all the way down. Note that some time may be required.
❚❚ Audio To record about four seconds of sound with Motion Snapshots beginning at the start of movie recording, use the multi selector and J button to select Ambient for Audio in the & (feature) menu (0 10). Motion Snapshots can also be recorded with background music (Background music) or no sound (None). A Motion Snapshot Mode Movies can not be recorded using the movie-record button and the built-in flash and optional flash units can not be used.
Viewing Motion Snapshots Press K and use the multi selector to display a Motion Snapshot (0 35; 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 4 s, followed by the photo; playback is K button accompanied by the audio track selected using the Audio option (0 73). To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
tMore on Photography This section describes other features you can use when taking pictures. Continuous Mode Shoot a continuous series (burst) of photographs. 1 Display release mode options. Press 4 (C) to display release mode options. 2 Select I. Highlight I (continuous) and press 2 to display frame rate options. t 3 Select a frame rate. Highlight the desired frame rate and press J.
4 Frame your subject and shoot. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot the burst. D Continuous Mode A mechanical shutter is used for pictures taken when I is selected and Off is selected for Silent photography in the setup menu (0 102). An electronic shutter is used for pictures taken at other settings.
Self-Timer Modes The self-timer is used to delay shutter release until 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. 1 Display release mode options. Press 4 (C) to display release mode options. 2 Select E. Highlight E (self-timer) and press 2 to display self-timer options. 3 Select the desired self-timer option. t Use the multi selector to highlight c or a and press J. 4 Mount the camera on a tripod.
5 Frame the photograph and shoot. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, and then press the button the rest of the way down. The selftimer lamp will start to flash and a beep will begin to sound. Two seconds before the photo is taken, the lamp will stop flashing and the beeping will become more rapid. 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.
Remote Control Photography The optional ML-L3 remote control (0 110) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. A Before Using the ML-L3 Remote Control Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery-insulator sheet. 1 Display release mode options. Press 4 (C) to display release mode options. 2 Select #. Highlight # (remote control) and press 2 to display remote control options. t 3 Select the desired remote-control option.
5 Frame the photograph and shoot. From a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less, aim the ML-L3 at the infrared receiver on the front of the camera (0 2) and press the ML-L3 shutter-release button. If " is selected, the self-timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released. If # is selected, the self-timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released.
The Built-in Flash Use the built-in flash for additional lighting when the subject is poorly lit or to “fill-in” (illuminate) back-lit subjects. The built-in flash can be used as described below, but note that some camera settings automatically disable the built-in flash: 1 Raise the flash. Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash. Flash pop-up button 2 Choose a flash mode.
t ❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available in C (auto), q (soft), r (miniature effect), s (selective color), 6 (cross process), 7 (toy camera effect), t, u, v, and w modes: • N (fill flash): The flash fires with every shot. • NY (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash fires with every shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.
D Raising the Flash When using the flash, be sure it is fully raised as shown at right. Do not touch the flash during shooting. A Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. Do not use force. Failure to observe this precaution could result in product malfunction.
A Using the Built-in Flash If the flash is fired multiple times in quick succession, the flash and shutter may be temporarily disabled to protect the flash. Shooting can be resumed after a brief pause. Objects close to the camera may be overexposed in photographs taken with the flash at high ISO sensitivities. To avoid vignetting, remove lens hoods and shoot at ranges of at least 0.6 m (2 ft).
Tap Shooting Options Tap the icon shown at right to choose the operation performed by tapping the monitor in shooting mode. The options available vary with the shooting and focus mode. Auto and Creative Modes Choose from the following options. When you tap a subject in the display, the camera will focus and 3 take a picture. 7 Tapping the display during shooting has no effect.
❚❚ Manual Focus Mode The following options are available in manual focus mode. When you tap the display, the camera will take a picture without 3 first adjusting focus. Tap a subject to display it at a higher magnification in the moni- 5 tor. 7 Tapping the display during shooting has no effect. Advanced Movie Mode The operation performed by tapping the display depends on whether the camera is in autofocus or manual focus mode.
D Best Moment Capture/Motion Snapshot Tap shooting options are not available in best moment capture and Motion Snapshot modes. D Taking Pictures Using Tap Shooting Options Avoid tapping too hard. The camera may move when the shutter is released, blurring photographs. The shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even when the 3 icon is displayed to show that tap shooting options are active.
TWi-Fi What Wi-Fi Can Do for You The camera can connect via Wi-Fi wireless networks to a smart device running Nikon’s dedicated Wireless Mobile Utility app. The smart device can be used to control the camera and take pictures remotely, or pictures can be downloaded from the camera to the smart device and shared with others on the Internet. Pictures can also be uploaded from the camera to the smart device (0 94).
Accessing the Camera Before connecting via Wi-Fi (wireless LAN), install the Wireless Mobile Utility on your Android or iOS smart device. Instructions for accessing the camera vary with the type of connection used by the smart device. Android • Push-button WPS: If the smart device supports push-button WPS (i.e.
WPS (Android Only) 1 Select Wi-Fi. Press the G button to display the menus, then highlight Wi-Fi and press J. 2 Connect. T Enable WPS button connections on the camera and smart device: • Camera: Highlight Wi-Fi connection type and press 2, then highlight Push-button WPS and press 2 to ready the camera for a WPS connection. The camera will wait about two minutes for a WPS connection request from the smart device. To extend the wait time, press J.
PIN Entry (Android Only) 1 Select Wi-Fi. Press the G button to display the menus, then highlight Wi-Fi and press J. 2 Select Wi-Fi connection type > PIN-entry WPS. Highlight Wi-Fi connection type and press 2. Highlight PIN-entry WPS and press 2. T 3 Enter the PIN. Enter the PIN displayed by the smart device. Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits and press 1 or 3 to change. Press J when entry is complete. 4 Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device.
SSID (Android and iOS) 1 Select Wi-Fi. Press the G button to display the menus, then highlight Wi-Fi and press J. 2 Select Connect. Highlight Connect and press 2. T 3 Select Yes. Highlight Yes and press J to view the camera SSID. 4 Select the camera SSID on the smart device. Select the camera SSID in the list of networks displayed by the smart device.
5 Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device. The main dialog will be displayed. ❚❚ Restoring Default Settings To restore default network settings, highlight Wi-Fi connection type > Reset Wi-Fi settings and press 2. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J to restore default network settings.
Uploading Pictures to a Smart Device Follow the steps below to upload photos from the camera to a smart device. Uploading Photos One at a Time Use the Wi-Fi upload option in the playback & (feature) menu (0 10) to upload the photo currently displayed in full-frame playback. 1 Display the photo on the camera. Display the desired photo in full-frame playback. 2 Select Wi-Fi upload. Press & (feature) to display the & menu, then highlight Wi-Fi upload and press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
5 Download the photo to the smart device. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device and follow the on-screen instructions to download the photo. When download is complete, press the G button on the camera to terminate the Wi-Fi connection.
Uploading Multiple Selected Photos To upload multiple selected photos, use the Wi-Fi upload option in the playback menu. 1 Choose Wi-Fi upload. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Wi-Fi upload in the playback menu and press 2. G button Select photos. T 2 Press 4 or 2 to scroll through pictures and press 1 or 3 to select or deselect, or press and hold the main command dial to view the highlighted picture full frame. Selected images are indicated by a & icon.
3 Press J. Press J to complete the operation. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. 4 Select Yes. Highlight Yes and press J. 5 Select the camera SSID on the smart device. Select the camera SSID in the list of networks displayed by the smart device. 6 Download the photos to the smart device. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device and follow the on-screen instructions to download the selected photos.
UMenu Options To display the playback, shooting, movie, image processing, and setup menus, press the G button. Following menu options are available: G button ❚❚ Playback Menu Options Option Delete Slide show U 98 Description Delete multiple images. View movies and photos in a slide show. Choose whether pictures are displayed after Image review shooting. Rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for Rotate tall display during playback.
❚❚ Shooting Menu Options Option Reset shooting options Creative Best moment capture Exposure mode Image quality Image size Active Selection Number of shots saved Movie before/after File format Audio Select color Soft Description Reset shooting options to default values. Choose a creative mode. Choose from Active Selection, Slow view, and Smart Photo Selector.
Option Hue Toy camera effect Metering Auto distortion control Color space Active D-Lighting Long exposure NR Interval timer shooting Description Choose base hue for pictures taken with Cross process selected in creative mode. Adjust saturation and vignetting for pictures taken with Toy camera effect selected in creative mode. Choose how the camera meters exposure. Choose whether the camera corrects barrel and pincushion distortion. Choose a color space for new pictures.
Option Description Choose a frame rate for slow-motion movies recorded in advanced movie mode (0 51). Choose a frame size and rate for movies recorded in Frame size/ frame auto, creative, t, u, v, and w modes and when HD rate movie is selected in advanced movie mode (0 51). Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. Movie sound options Choose sound recording options. Adjust settings for 1 NIKKOR lenses with vibration Optical VR reduction.
❚❚ Setup Menu Options Option U 102 Description Reset setup menu options other than Flicker reducReset setup options tion, Time zone and date, and Language to default values. Format memory card Format the memory card. Slot empty release Allow the shutter to be released when no memory lock card is inserted in the camera. Adjust display brightness, view or hide a framing Display grid, and choose the information displayed in the monitor. Silent photography Mute the sounds made during shooting.
QConnecting to a Computer Installing the Supplied Software Install the supplied software to copy pictures to your computer for viewing and editing. Before installing the software, confirm that your system meets the requirements on page 104. 1 Launch the installer. Start the computer, insert the ViewNX 2 installer CD, and launch the installer.
System Requirements The system requirements for ViewNX 2 are: Windows • Photos: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, Core Series; 1.6 GHz or better • Movies (playback): Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better; Intel Core i5 or better recommended when viewing movies with a CPU frame size of 1280 × 720 or more at a frame rate of 30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1920 × 1080 or more • Movies (editing): Intel Core i5 or better Pre-installed versions of Windows 8.1, Windows 7, or OS Windows Vista • 32-bit Windows 8.
Mac • Photos: Intel Core or Xeon series • Movies (playback): Core Duo 2 GHz or better; Intel Core i5 or better recommended when viewing movies with a CPU frame size of 1280 × 720 or more at a frame rate of 30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1920 × 1080 or more • Movies (editing): Intel Core i5 or better OS OS X 10.9, 10.8, or 10.
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.
2 Start the Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX 2. If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. A Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import file. 3 Click Start Transfer.
Viewing Pictures Pi c t u r e s a r e d i s p l a y e d i n ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. A Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop. • Mac: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock. ❚❚ Retouching Photographs To crop pictures and perform such tasks as adjusting sharpness and tone levels, click the Edit button in the toolbar. Q ❚❚ Printing Pictures Click the Print button in the toolbar.
nTechnical Notes Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for your camera. Lenses Mount adapters Electronic viewfinders Grips Power sources 1 mount lenses Mount Adapter FT1 Electronic Viewfinder DF-N1000 (0 27): The DF-N1000 connects to the camera multi accessory port.
Flash units When mounted on the Nikon 1 V3, the following flash units support i-TTL and manual flash control. • Speedlight 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 160 is 10.8/35.4). • Speedlight SB-N7: The SB-N7 has a Guide Number of 18/59 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F; Guide Number at ISO 160 is 22.8/74.8). Remote Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (0 79): The ML-L3 uses a 3 V controls CR2025 battery.
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. SanDisk Toshiba Panasonic microSD cards microSDHC cards 2 2 GB 1 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB microSDXC cards 3 64 GB — 1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards.
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 mal- Keep the lens mount covered: Be sure to function if subjected to strong attach the body cap if the camera is shocks or vibration. without a lens. 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. Do not touch the image sensor: The image sensor is easily damaged.
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. 114 Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery away. Notes on the monitor and viewfinder: These displays are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.
Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun: • Do not use the battery at ambient Do not leave the lens pointed at temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or the sun or other strong light source above 40 °C (104 °F); failure to for an extended period. Intense observe this precaution could light may cause the image sensor damage the battery or impair its to deteriorate or produce a white performance. Capacity may be blur effect in photographs.
n 116 • The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in use. Attempting to charge the battery while the internal temperature is elevated will impair battery performance, and the battery may not charge or charge only partially. Wait for the battery to cool before charging. • Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject to • Do not expose to water, heat, strong physical shocks. high levels of humidity, or direct • Do not apply force to the card sunlight. casing. Failure to observe this pre- • Do not format memory cards in a caution could damage the card. computer. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of common problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Battery/Display n 118 The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording or any other processing to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera still does not respond, remove and replace the battery or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter, but note that this will delete any data not yet saved.
Shooting (All Modes) The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card. The shutter-release is disabled: • The battery is exhausted (0 4, 20). • The memory card is full. • The flash is charging (0 83). • The camera is not in focus (0 33). • You are currently filming a slow-motion movie (0 52). Only one picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed in continuous release mode: I is selected in continuous mode (0 75) and flash lighting is used.
Movies Cannot record movies: The movie-record button can not be used to record movies in best moment capture or Motion Snapshot mode (0 64, 73). No sound is recorded for movies: • Microphone off is selected for Movie sound options > Microphone (0 101). • Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion, fast-motion, or jump-cut movies (0 51) or with Motion Snapshots recorded with None selected for Audio (0 73).
Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks) Smart devices do not display the camera SSID (network name): • Confirm that camera Wi-Fi is enabled (0 89). • Try turning the smart device Wi-Fi off and then on again. Miscellaneous The date of recording is not correct: Set the camera clock ( 0 102). Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available at particular settings or when a memory card is inserted.
Error Messages This section lists the error messages that appear in the display. Message n 122 Solution If the subject is too bright, lower ISO sensitivity or choose a faster shutter speed or smaller aper(Shutter-speed or ture (higher f-number). aperture display If the subject is too dark, raise ISO sensitivity, use flashes) a flash, or choose a slower shutter speed or larger aperture (lower f-number).
Message Solution This memory card is Select Yes to format the card, or turn the camera not formatted. Format off and insert another memory card. the memory card? • You may be able to record additional images if you reduce image quality or size. Memory card is full. • Delete unwanted images. • Insert another memory card.
Specifications Nikon 1 V3 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Effective pixels Image sensor Image sensor n 124 Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Nikon 1 mount Approx. 2.7× lens focal length (35 mm format equivalent) 18.4 million 13.2 mm × 8.
File format Picture Control system Media File system Shooting modes Shutter Type Speed • NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8) compression • NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls microSD (micro Secure Digital), microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards DCF 2.
Flash sync speed Release Mode Frame advance rate Self-timer Remote control modes Exposure Metering Metering method n 126 • Mechanical shutter: Synchronizes with shutter at X=1/250 s or slower • Electronic shutter: Synchronizes with shutter at X=1/60 s or slower • Single frame, continuous • Self-timer, remote, interval timer shooting Approx. 6, 10, 20, 30, or 60 fps 2 s, 10 s Delayed remote (2 s); quick-response remote TTL metering using image sensor • Matrix • Center-weighted: Meters 4.
Focus Autofocus Lens servo AF-area mode Focus area Focus lock Face priority Flash Built-in flash Guide Number (GN) Control Mode Flash compensation Flash-ready indicator White balance Hybrid autofocus (phase-detection/contrastdetect AF); AF-assist illuminator • Autofocus (AF): Single AF (AF-S); continuous AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); fulltime AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (MF) Single-point, auto-area, subject tracking • Single-point AF: 171 focus areas; the center 105 areas support phase-detec
Movie Metering Metering method n 128 TTL metering using image sensor • Matrix • Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of frame • Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected focus area Frame size (pixels)/ HD movies (aspect ratio 16 : 9) recording rate • 1920 × 1080/60p (59.94 fps) • 1920 × 1080/30p (29.97 fps) • 1280 × 720/60p (59.94 fps) • 1280 × 720/30p (29.97 fps) Slow-motion movies • 1280 × 720/120 fps (aspect ratio 16 : 9; plays at 30p/29.
Interface USB HDMI output Multi accessory port Audio input Wireless Standards Communications protocols Operating frequency Range (line of sight) Data rate Security Wireless setup Access protocols Supported languages Power source Battery AC adapter Tripod socket Hi-Speed USB Type D HDMI connector Used for designated accessories Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter) IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b: DSSS/CCK • IEEE 802.
Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 110.9 × 65.0 × 33.2 mm (4.4 × 2.6 × 1.3 in.), excluding projections Weight Approx. 324 g (11.4 oz) with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 282 g (9.
1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM Type 1 mount lens Focal length 10–30 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.6 Construction 9 elements in 7 groups (including 4 aspherical lens elements, 1 ED lens element, and HRI lens elements) Angle of view 77°–29° 40′ Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) Minimum focus distance 0.2 m (0.7 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening) Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range • 10 mm focal length: f/3.
DF-N1000 Electronic Viewfinder Type 0.48-in., approx. 2359k-dot color TFT LCD viewfinder with diopter control and brightness adjustment Frame coverage Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical Eyepoint 16 mm (–1.0 m–1; from viewfinder eyepiece protective glass) Diopter adjustment –3–+1 m–1 Eye sensor Camera switches to viewfinder display when it detects that viewfinder is in use Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) Dimensions (W× H × D) Approx. 32.5 × 33.7 × 40.8 mm (1.3 × 1.3 × 1.6 in.
A Trademark Information Mac and OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The PictBridge logo is a trademark. The microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Battery Life The number of shots or movie footage that can be recorded with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time menus are displayed. Sample figures for EN-EL20a (1110 mAh) batteries are given below. • Still images: Approximately 310 shots • Movies: Approximately 75 minutes at 1080/60p Measured according to CIPA standards at 23 ±3 °C (73.4 ±5.
Index Symbols C (Auto mode) ............................. 7, 31 t (Programmed auto) .....................56 u (Shutter-priority auto) ................57 v (Aperture-priority auto) .............58 w (Manual) ..........................................59 w (Creative mode) .................... 7, 39 v (Advanced movie mode) ... 7, 48, 51 u (Best moment capture mode) . 7, 61 z (Motion Snapshot mode) ..... 7, 71 4 (Creative Palette) ...................40, 41 5 (HDR) ........................................
Cross process ............................... 40, 47 Hue (Cross process) .......................... 47 D I Date and time ..................................... 25 Date format ......................................... 25 Daylight saving time ........................ 25 Delete ............................... 36, 54, 70, 74 Detailed display ............................... 4, 5 Detailed photo information ............ 6 Diopter adjustment control .......... 28 Display .........................................
Press the shutter-release button all the way down ...................................34 Press the shutter-release button halfway ................................................33 Programmed auto .............................56 Push-button WPS ..............................90 Toy camera effect .............................. 40 R Rear-curtain sync ...............................82 Red-eye reduction ............................82 Remote control ..................................79 Reset Wi-Fi settings .....
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