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To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used. 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.
Getting the Most from Your Camera 0 ii Table of Contents 0 iv s Introduction z Taking and Viewing Photographs y Recording and Viewing Movies # t, u, v, and w Modes R Other Shooting Modes t More on Photography T Wi-Fi I More on Playback Q Connections o The Playback Menu i The Shooting Menu ( The Movie Menu ) The Image Processing Menu g The Setup Menu n Technical Notes 0 1 0 38 0 59 0 69 0 76 0 92 0 119 0 129 0 141 0 156 0 167 0 189 0 195 0 209 0 221 i
Getting the Most from Your Camera Take photos with the shutter-release button. See page 8 for more information. Shutter-release button Shoot movies with the movie-record button. Movies can be recorded by pressing the movie-record button in auto (0 38), creative (0 49), t, u, v, w (0 69), and advanced movie (0 59) modes. Movie-record button Download pictures to a computer. Install the supplied software (0 141), and copy photos and movies to your computer using ViewNX 2 (0 145).
Accessories Expand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of interchangeable lenses and other accessories (0 221).
Table of Contents Getting the Most from Your Camera ......................................... ii Accessories .............................................................................................. iii For Your Safety.............................................................................. xi Notices..........................................................................................xiv Wireless ........................................................................................
Recording and Viewing Movies 59 Recording Movies ....................................................................... 59 Taking Photographs During Movie Recording ......................... 64 Viewing Movies .................................................................................... 65 Deleting Movies ................................................................................... 67 t, u, v, and w Modes 69 t Programmed Auto .................................................................
Optional Flash Units................................................................. 109 Attaching Flash Units....................................................................... 109 Taking Pictures................................................................................... 110 The GP-N100 GPS Unit............................................................. 113 Attaching the GP-N100 ................................................................... 113 Setup Menu Options........................
Connections 141 Installing the Supplied Software............................................141 System Requirements ......................................................................143 Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer......................145 Transferring Pictures ........................................................................145 Viewing Pictures.................................................................................147 Viewing Pictures on TV ..............................
The Shooting Menu 167 Exposure Mode ......................................................................... 170 Image Quality............................................................................ 171 Image Size.................................................................................. 172 Active Selection ........................................................................ 174 Number of Shots Saved........................................................... 175 Movie Before/After........
The Image Processing Menu 195 White Balance ............................................................................196 Fine-Tuning White Balance............................................................197 Preset Manual .....................................................................................198 ISO Sensitivity ............................................................................201 Picture Control...........................................................................
Technical Notes 221 Optional Accessories ............................................................... 221 Approved Memory Cards ............................................................... 224 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter ..................... 225 Storage and Cleaning .............................................................. 227 Storage.................................................................................................. 227 Cleaning....................................
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.
Notices • No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for any with this product may be repro- damages resulting from the use of duced, transmitted, transcribed, this product. stored in a retrieval system, or trans- • While every effort has been made to lated into any language in any form, ensure that the information in these by any means, without Nikon’s prior manuals is accurate and complete, written permission.
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law.
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.
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sIntroduction Before You Begin Before using your camera for the first time, confirm that the package contains the items listed in the User’s Manual.
Parts of the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body s 18 19 6 5 4 3 2 1 20 7 8 9 10 17 11 16 15 1 Mounting mark ...................................27 2 Sub-command dial...................... 72, 73 3 Shutter-release button .................44, 64, 78, 81, 83, 88 4 Movie-record button ................. 59, 60 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.......................43, 136 11 Battery-chamber cover ..... 24, 25, 225 2 $ (display) button......................... 6 12 Battery-chamber cover 3 G (menu) button ........................10 latch...................................... 24, 25, 225 4 K (playback) button ............41, 85, 91 13 Grip connector cover ......................... 36 5 Fn1 button ............................................14 14 Tripod socket * 6 Multi selector.
A Holding the Camera When framing photographs, hold the camera as shown below. Hold the camera in your right hand. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso. s 4 Cradle the lens with your left hand.
The Monitor 1 2 34 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 s 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 1 Shooting mode ..................................... 8 2 Live image control..............................47 Creative mode ....................................49 Best moment capture selection .................................76, 80, 82 Advanced movie selection ........ 59, 62 Exposure mode .................................170 3 Flexible program indicator...............70 4 Flash mode.......
The $ (Display) Button Press $ to cycle through shooting (0 5) and playback (0 129) indicators as shown below. s $ button ❚❚ Shooting Simplified display 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 (0 184) in movie menu.
❚❚ Playback Simple photo info Detailed photo info s Image only Highlights * * Displayed only when On is selected for the Display > Playback highlight display option in the setup menu (0 212). A Virtual Horizon Display roll and pitch information based on information from the camera tilt sensor. If the camera is tilted neither left nor right, the roll reference line will turn green, while if the camera is tilted neither forward nor back, the dot in the center of the display will turn green.
The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes: s Mode dial C Auto mode (0 38): Let the camera pick the settings for photographs and movies. w Creative mode (0 49): For photographs in which you want to use special effects or match settings to the scene. v Advanced movie mode (0 59): Choose an exposure mode and adjust shutter-speed or aperture or record movies in slow or fast motion or with other special effects.
The Multi Selector The multi selector and J button are used to adjust settings and navigate the camera menus. Multi selector s Settings: % View focus mode menu (0 99). Menu navigation: 1 Move cursor up. Settings: C View continuous shooting/self-timer/ remote control menu (0 92, 94, 96). Menu navigation: 4 Return to previous menu. Select highlighted item. Settings: E View exposure compensation menu (0 104). Menu navigation: 2 Select highlighted item or display sub-menu.
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 (0 156) C w t u v w u z Shooting menu (0 167) 1 Movie menu (0 189) w Image processing menu (0 195) B Setup menu (0 209) x Wi-Fi menu (0 119) Menu options Options in current menu. Slider shows position in current menu.
❚❚ Using the Menus Use the multi selector (0 9) 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 44 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 15. 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 18 The camera may not recognize a tap if you leave your finger on the screen too long.
❚❚ Taking Pictures The touch screen can be used for the following shooting operations. Take a picture (tap shooting) In auto, creative, t, u, v, and w modes, you can focus and take a picture by tapping your subject in the display. Focus (tap shooting) In advanced movie mode, you can focus by tapping your subject in the display. Adjust settings Tap highlighted icons to view settings and tap icons or sliders to change (the items available vary with camera settings).
❚❚ Viewing Pictures The touch screen can be used for the following playback operations. View other images Flick left or right to view other images. View movies or panoramas Tap the on-screen guide to start movie or panorama playback (movies are indicated by a 1 icon). Tap the display to pause or resume. s Guide 20 Zoom in Use stretch and pinch gestures to zoom in and out and slide to scroll.
Use on-screen guides Various operations can be performed by tapping on-screen guides. ❚❚ Using the Menus The touch screen can be used for the following menu operations. Scroll Slide up or down to scroll. Choose a menu Tap a menu icon to choose a menu. 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. s 22 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; 0 224). Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation and then slide the card until it clicks into place.
D Inserting and Removing Batteries and Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards. Note that the battery and memory cards may be hot after use; observe due caution when removing the battery and memory cards. A Removing the Battery To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand.
A Formatting Memory Cards s If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card has been formatted in another device, select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen instructions to format the card (0 211). Note that this permanently deletes any data the card may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding.
5 Attach a lens. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM. When using the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM, be sure not touch the lens cover (0 256); failure to observe this precaution could result in product malfunction.
s Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place. If the lens supports vibration reduction (VR), vibration reduction can be controlled from the camera (0 183). A Detaching the Lens Be sure the lens is retracted before removal. To remove the lens, turn the camera off, then press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the camera body cap, the rear lens cap, and, if applicable, the front lens cap.
6 Turn the camera on. 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. s A Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off, rotate the power switch again. The monitor will turn off.
7 Choose a language. A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Use the multi selector and J button (0 9) to choose a language.
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.
A The Camera Clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary. s 32 The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional power connector and AC adapter (0 222). Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month.
9 Check the battery level and memory card capacity. Check the battery level and number Battery level of exposures remaining in the monitor. ❚❚ Battery Level Display Description Battery fully charged or partially discharged; NO ICON level shown by L or K icon in detailed display (0 6). Low battery. Ready fully-charged battery or H prepare to charge battery. Cannot take pictures. Battery exhausted; Insert fully-charged shutter-release battery. disabled. Insert charged battery.
Attaching a Grip and Electronic Viewfinder If desired, the camera can be used with an optional grip and electronic viewfinder (0 221). 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. 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 14) 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. 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) z 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. 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. Shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of the built-in flash (0 105) or a tripod is recommended. z 4 Frame the photograph. Position your subject in the center of the frame. 5 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.
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 (0 135). Rotate left to zoom out. To view multiple images, rotate the dial left when the picture is displayed full frame (0 133).
A The & (Feature) Menu (0 12) The following options can be accessed by pressing & when a photo is displayed: 1 2 3 4 z 7 42 6 5 1 Start slide show ................................ 138 2 Wi-Fi upload ...................................... 125 3 Protect ................................................ 159 4 Rating.................................................. 160 5 Crop..................................................... 162 6 Resize ..................................................
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. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. z 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.
A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
A Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph. During movie recording with the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5– 5.6 PD-ZOOM, the zoom rate is unaffected by the speed with which the ring is rotated. Zoom in Zoom out z Zoom ring If you are using a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–100mm f/4.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM lens (available separately), slide the power drive zoom switch to T to zoom in and to W to zoom out.
A Deleting Multiple Pictures The Delete option in the playback menu (0 136) can be used to delete selected pictures, all pictures, or pictures taken on selected dates. A See Also See page 212 for information on silencing the beep that sounds when the camera focuses or the shutter is released. For information on toggling photo info on or off, see page 7. See page 138 for information on slide shows.
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 92) 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 50) and press J.
Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation Choose a creative mode according to the subject or situation: Option z 50 Description Rotate the palette to choose creative effects while Creative Palette (4) previewing them in the display (0 52). HDR (5) Photograph high-contrast scenes (0 53). Shoot panoramas for later viewing on the camera Easy panorama (p) (0 54). Shoot photographs with a soft filter effect.
A The & (Feature) Menu (0 12) Pressing & in creative mode displays the items listed below. The items available vary with the option selected for creative mode (0 50). 1 Shooting mode......................................8 2 Creative................................................. 49 3 Shutter speed................................71, 73 4 Aperture .........................................72, 73 5 ISO sensitivity.................................... 201 6 Image size ..........................................
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 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 (0 185); face detection (0 45) is not available. Exposure compensation (0 104) can be used, but the built-in flash and optional flash units will not fire. 1 Set focus and exposure. z Frame the start of the panorama and press the shutter-release button halfway. Guides will appear in the display. 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 41). 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 56 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. z 2 Choose a color. 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 8. In advanced movie mode, you can choose a movie type using the Advanced movie option in the & Mode dial menu (0 62). 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 y Movie-record button Be careful not to cover the microphone and note that the built-in microphone Recording indicator/ may record sounds made by the camera Time elapsed or lens.
❚❚ 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 38) Choose this mode to leave the camera in charge of choosing settings. The camera automatically adjusts settings according to the subject and situation. w Creative mode (0 49) Record movies in exposure mode t (programmed auto). If Creative Palette is selected, the chosen effect will be applied to the movie (0 52).
❚❚ 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 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 Playback Record silent fast-motion footage that plays back at about four times normal speed.
A The & (Feature) Menu (0 12) Pressing & in advanced movie mode displays the items listed below. The items available vary with the type of movie selected (0 62). 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Shooting mode......................................8 2 Advanced movie................................. 62 Exposure mode................................. 170 3 Shutter speed................................71, 73 4 Aperture .........................................72, 73 5 ISO sensitivity....................................
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 41). 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.
A The & (Feature) Menu (0 12) The following options can be accessed by pressing & when a movie is displayed: 1 2 3 4 y 1 Start slide show ................................ 138 2 Wi-Fi upload ...................................... 125 3 Protect ................................................ 159 4 Rating.................................................. 160 5 Edit movie..........................................
Deleting Movies To delete the current movie, press O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the movie and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the movie. Note that once deleted, movies can not be recovered.
A See Also See page 163 for information on trimming unwanted footage from movies. For information on the frame size and frame rate options available for HD movies, see page 192.
#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. A The & (Feature) Menu (0 12) Pressing & in mode t, u, v, or w displays the items listed below. 1 Shooting mode......................................8 2 Shutter speed................................71, 73 3 Aperture .........................................72, 73 4 ISO sensitivity....................................
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 74).
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. Optimal exposure # Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV ❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (w Mode Only) Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. • Bulb: The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down.
2 Choose a shutter speed. Select mode w and choose a shutter speed as follows: • Bulb: Rotate the main command dial left until “Bulb” is selected for shutter speed. • Time: Rotate the main command dial left until “Bulb” is selected for shutter speed, and then press 4 (C) and select a remote control mode (0 96). Main command dial # 3 Open the shutter. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the exposure is complete.
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 87).
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 39). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer. 5 Shoot. R 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. 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. R Press & (feature) to display the & menu. Highlight Best moment capture and press J, then highlight Slow view and press J. 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. 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. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 39). 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. R 5 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
A Smart Photo Selector The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the subject. A Buffering Buffering begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Shutter-release button pressed halfway to focus Shutter-release button pressed all the way down Shooting ends Buffering D Smart Photo Selector Files R Do not delete the “NCSPSLST.
❚❚ 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 41; 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 39). 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.
A The & (Feature) Menu (0 12) Pressing & in Motion Snapshot mode displays the following items: 1 2 3 4 5 1 Shooting mode......................................8 2 Exposure mode................................. 170 3 Shutter speed................................71, 73 4 Aperture .........................................72, 73 5 ISO sensitivity.................................... 201 6 Movie before/after........................... 175 File format.......................................... 176 Audio.........
❚❚ 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 89). Motion Snapshots can also be recorded with background music (Background music) or no sound (None). A Motion Snapshot Mode R 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 41; 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 90). 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 (0 212). 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. t 3 Select the desired self-timer option. 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 (0 222) 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.
A Movie Mode The ML-L3 shutter-release button functions as the movie-record button for advanced movie mode (0 59). A Using a Flash When using the built-in flash, press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash before shooting. Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised while the delayed-remote timer is counting down. In remote control mode, the flash starts charging while the camera is waiting for the signal from the remote.
Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses. AF-A AF-S AF-C AF-F MF Auto-select AF: The camera automatically selects AF-S if the subject is stationary, AF-C if it is moving. Single AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. * Continuous AF: For subjects in motion. The camera focuses continuously on the subject in the AF-area brackets while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (note that the AF-area brackets appear only in the detailed display; 0 6).
1 Display focus mode options. Press 1 (%) to display focus mode options. 2 Select the desired option. Use the multi selector to highlight the desired option and press J. A See Also See page 212 for information on controlling the beep that sounds when the camera focuses.
A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the focus area may be displayed in green and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, focus manually (0 102) or use focus lock (0 216) to focus on another subject at the same distance, and then recompose the photograph.
Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus does not produce the desired results. 1 Select manual focus. Select MF (manual focus; 0 99). 2 Display the manual focus guides. t In the shooting display, press J to magnify the view at the center of the frame (this feature is not available during movie recording or in slow-motion movie mode). Manual focus guides are also displayed. 3 Choose a magnification. Rotate the main command dial to choose from magnifications of up to about 10×.
4 Focus. Rotate the multi selector until the subject is in focus. Rotate the multi selector clockwise to increase the focus distance, counterclockwise to decrease; the faster you rotate the multi selector, the quicker the focus distance changes. The focus indicator shows the approximate focus distance. Press J when the subject is in focus. Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to view areas of the frame not currently visible in the display; the visible portion is shown by the navigation window.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. –1 EV No compensation +1 EV 1 Display exposure compensation options. t Press 2 (E) to display exposure compensation options. 2 Choose a value. Use the multi selector to choose from values between –3 EV (underexposure) and +3 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, positive values make the image brighter while negative values make it darker.
The Built-in Flash Use the built-in flash for additional lighting when the subject is poorly lit or to “fill-in” (illuminate) back-lit subjects. The 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).
Optional Flash Units In still image mode, optional flash units for Nikon 1 cameras can be used for lighting effects such as bounce-flash photography. The built-in flash does not fire when an optional flash unit is attached. In the instructions that follow, the optional SB-N7 flash unit is used for illustrative purposes. Attaching Flash Units Mount optional flash units on the camera multi accessory port. 1 Remove the multi accessory port cover. Remove the cover as shown at right.
Taking Pictures Follow the steps below to take pictures with the flash. 1 Turn the camera and flash unit on. 2 Choose a flash mode. Choose a flash mode as described on page 105. 3 Position the flash head. Rotate the flash head so that it points directly ahead. t 4 Take pictures. Before shooting, confirm that the flash-ready light (flash status indicator) on the rear of the flash unit is lit and that the flash-ready indicator (N) appears in the camera display.
❚❚ Bounce Lighting Light from the flash can be “bounced” (reflected) from a ceiling or wall, diffusing the light from the flash to make shadows less harsh and reduce glare from hair, skin, clothing and foreground objects. Flash head rotated upward 90 ° (bounce lighting) Flash pointed directly ahead (normal lighting) A Bounce Lighting If possible, bounce flash lighting from a reflective white or near-white surface; light reflected from other surfaces may change the colors in the photograph.
A Optional Flash Units Detailed instructions may be found in the manual provided with the flash unit. Note that optional flash units may not fire at some camera settings. A The Flash/Capture-Illuminator Status Indicators Users of the SB-N5 are directed to check the table below if the flash status or capture-illuminator status indicator on the rear of the unit flashes. Users of the SB-N7 may refer to the manual provided with the flash unit.
The GP-N100 GPS Unit GP-N100 GPS units (available separately) can be used to record information on your current position when pictures are taken. This information can be viewed on a computer using ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 223). ViewNX 2 can be installed from the supplied ViewNX 2 CD. Attaching the GP-N100 The GP-N100 attaches to the camera multi accessory port. Note that the built-in flash can not be used when the GP-N100 is attached.
Setup Menu Options The Location data item in the setup menu contains the following options. To display location data options, press G and select Location data in the setup menu. • Auto power off: Choose whether the displays turn off automatically when the GP-N100 is attached. Camera displays turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the time selected for Auto power off in the setup menu (0 213). This reduces the drain on the battery.
A Connection Status Connection status is shown by the satellite signal indicator in the camera display (0 5) and the LED on the GP-N100: Satellite signal indicator LED ( Flashes (red) $ Flashes (green) # On (green) Description The GPS unit is searching for a signal. Pictures taken while the GPS unit is searching for a signal do not include location data. The unit is receiving signals from three satellites. Location data will be recorded with photographs.
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 (0 102). 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 (0 125).
Accessing the Camera T 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. 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 connec tion 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. T Highlight PIN-entry WPS and press 2. 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. 3 Select Yes. T 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 12) 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 2 Select photos. T 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 (0 158) 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. T 128 Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device and follow the on-screen instructions to download the selected photos.
IMore on Playback Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in fullframe playback (0 41). Press the $ button to cycle through simple photo information, detailed photo information, highlights, and no photo information (0 7). Highlights are only displayed if On is selected for the Display > Playback highlight display option in the setup menu (0 212).
❚❚ Detailed photo info 1 2 3 29 30 4 5 6 28 7 8 27 26 25 16 15 14 13 12 11 17 18 19 10 9 23 22 24 21 20 Still images 2 31 32 4 1 5 3 6 14 27 17 28 13 12 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 Movies I 130 1 Shooting mode 2 Frame number/total number of images 3 Protect status.....................................159 4 Camera name 5 Retouch indicator ...........160, 161, 162 Movie edit indicator.........................163 6 Histogram showing distribution of tones in image .................................
22 Folder number-file number 23 Time of recording ......................31, 218 24 Date of recording.......................31, 218 25 Battery indicator .................................33 26 White balance....................................196 White balance fine-tuning .............197 27 Color space.........................................178 28 Rating ..................................................137 29 Auto distortion control ...................178 30 Location data indicator ...................
A Histograms (0 130) Camera histograms are intended only as a guide and may differ from those in imaging applications. Sample histograms are shown below: • If brightness varies evenly across the image, the distribution of tones will be relatively even. • If the image is dark, tone distribution will be shifted to the left. • If the image is bright, tone distribution will be shifted to the right. Exposure compensation shifts the distribution of tones to the right when raised, to the left when lowered.
Thumbnail Playback To view pictures in “contact sheets” of 4, 9, or 16 images, rotate the main command dial left when a picture is displayed full frame. The following operations can be performed: To Use Display more images Description Rotate the main command dial left to increase the number of images displayed. To view images taken on selected dates (0 134), rotate the dial left when 16 images are displayed.
Calendar Playback To view pictures taken on a selected date, rotate the main command dial left when 16 pictures are displayed (0 133). The following operations can be performed: To Use Description To view the calendar, rotate the main command dial left when 16 images are displayed (0 133). Display calendar To return to the 16-image display, rotate the main command dial right when the calendar is displayed.
Playback Zoom To zoom in on a photograph, display it full frame and rotate the main command dial right. Playback zoom is not available with movies or Motion Snapshots. The following operations can be performed: To Use Rotate the main command dial right to zoom in, left to zoom out. Whenever you zoom in or out, a navigation window will appear with the area currently visible in the display indicated by a yellow border. Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to scroll the image.
Deleting Pictures Pictures can be deleted from the memory card as described below. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered; protected images, however, will not be deleted. Deleting the Current Picture To delete the picture currently displayed in full-frame playback or selected in the thumbnail list, press O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the picture and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the O button picture.
Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Rating is not available with protected images. 1 Select a picture. Display a picture in full-frame playback. 2 Select Rating. Press & (feature) to display the & menu. Highlight Rating and press J. & button 3 Choose a rating. I Highlight a rating of from zero to five stars, or select ) to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion. Press J to select the highlighted rating.
Slide Shows To view a slide show of the pictures on the memory card, press the G button, select Slide show in the playback menu, and follow the steps below. G button 1 Select the type of image used in the show. Highlight the desired option and press 2. Display all the images on the memory card. Display still images only. Images taken using Easy Still images panorama will be displayed in panorama mode (0 56).
2 Adjust display times and audio settings. Adjust the following options: Frame interval Choose how long each still image is displayed. Choose how much of each movie is played back before the next slide is displayed. Choose Same as Movie playback frame interval to display the next slide after the time time selected for Frame interval, No limit to play back the entire movie before displaying the next slide.
The following operations can be performed while a slide show is in progress: To Use / Press 4 to return to the previous frame, 2 to skip to the next frame. You can also skip frames by rotating the multi selector or sub-command dial. Skip back/skip ahead Pause/resume J Pause the show. Press again to resume. Rotate the main command dial to adjust volume. Adjust volume Exit to playback mode Description K End the show and return to playback mode.
QConnections 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 143. 1 Launch the installer. Start the computer, insert q Select region (if required) the ViewNX 2 installer CD, and launch the installer.
3 Exit the installer. Click Yes (Windows) or OK (Mac) when installation is complete. Windows Mac Click Yes Click OK 4 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. A Supplied Software Be sure to update to the latest versions of the supplied software. Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates while the computer is connected to the Internet. A Motion Snapshots ViewNX 2 is required to view Motion Snapshots saved using the File format > NMS files option in the shooting menu (0 176).
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 Pictures are displayed in 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. ❚❚ Printing Pictures Click the Print button in the toolbar.
Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a television for playback. A Connecting an HDMI Cable Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting HDMI cables. When connecting cables, do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. High-Definition Devices A type D High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from third-party suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices. 1 Connect the HDMI cable.
D Close the Connector Cover Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use. Foreign matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer. A Television Playback Volume can be adjusted using the controls on the television; adjusting volume on the camera has no effect. Use of an AC adapter and power connector (available separately) is recommended for extended playback. A Electronic VR Electronic vibration reduction (0 184) can not be used while an HDMI cable is connected.
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Connect the USB cable. Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. 3 Turn the camera on. A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge playback display.
Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 Display the desired picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Rotate the main command dial right to zoom in on the current frame (0 135; rotate the dial left to exit zoom). To view nine pictures at a time, rotate the dial left when a picture is displayed full frame. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or rotate the main command dial right to display the highlighted picture full frame. 2 Adjust printer settings.
3 Start printing. Highlight Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J again.
Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (0 150). 2 Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Select images for printing: Select pictures for printing. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures and press 1 or 3 to choose the number of prints (up to 99). • Print DPOF print order: Print the current DPOF print order (0 155).
A Inspecting Pictures To view pictures taken on the date highlighted in the Select by date date list, rotate the main command dial right. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or rotate the dial left to return to the date list. The picture currently highlighted in the Select images for printing or Print DPOF print order displays or in the Select by date thumbnail display can be inspected by pressing the main command dial; the picture will be displayed full screen while the dial is pressed.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The DPOF print order option is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. Press the G button, select DPOF print order in the playb a c k m e n u, a n d c h o o s e f ro m t h e following options: Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures (0 158). To select the current picture for printing, press 1.
oThe Playback Menu To display the playback menu, press G and select Playback. G button The playback menu contains the following options: Default 0 — 136 Image type: All images Frame interval: 4 s View movies and photos in a slide Slide show Movie playback time: 138 show. Same as frame interval Audio: Movie sound tracks Choose whether pictures are Image review On 159 displayed after shooting. Rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) Rotate tall pictures for display during On 159 playback.
Option D-Lighting Resize Crop Edit movie Combine 4-second movies Description Brighten shadows in dark or backlit photos, creating a retouched copy that is saved separately from the unmodified original. Create small copies of selected pictures. Create cropped copies of selected pictures. Create copies of movies from which unwanted footage has been trimmed. Combine multiple 4-second movies into a single movie. Make a movie from the movie Combine portions of multiple Motion NMS movies Snapshots.
Selecting Multiple Images Choosing the options listed below displays an image selection dialog. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures (only pictures to which the operation applies are available for selection).
Image Review If On is selected, pictures will be displayed immediately after shooting. To view pictures when Off is selected, press the K button. Rotate Tall Choose whether to rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback. Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review.
Rating Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures (0 158) and press 1 or 3 to choose a rating (0 137). Press J to exit when the operation is complete. D-Lighting Applied to selected images, D-Lighting creates copies that have been processed to brighten shadows. Before o After Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight an image (0 158) and press J to display the options shown at right.
Resize Create small copies of selected photographs. Select Choose size and choose a size from 1280×856; 1.1 M (1280 × 856 pixels), 960×640; 0.6 M (960 × 640 pixels), and 640×424; 0.3 M (640 × 424 pixels), and then choose Select images. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures (0 158) and press 1 or 3 to select or deselect. When the selection is complete, press J to display a confirmation dialog and select Yes to save the resized copies.
Crop Create a cropped copy of selected photographs. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight a picture (0 158) and press J to display the image with the default crop shown in yellow. Use the controls below to choose a crop and save the copy. To Use Choose size Choose aspect ratio Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to position the crop. Position crop Create copy D Cropped Copies o 162 Description Rotate the main command dial to choose the crop size.
Edit Movie Trim footage from movies to create edited copies. 1 Choose an edit option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2: • Choose start point: Remove all frames before a chosen starting frame. Start point • Choose end point: Remove all frames after a chosen closing frame. End point 2 Select a movie. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight a movie (0 158) and press J to select.
3 Pause the movie on opening or closing frame. Play the movie back, pressing J to begin and resume playback and 3 to pause (0 65; the first frame is indicated by a h icon in the display, the last frame by i). While playback is paused, press 4 or 2 to rewind or advance one frame at a time. Pause playback when you reach the frame that will become the new opening or closing frame. 4 Delete the unwanted frames.
Combine 4-Second Movies Combine up to eight 4-second movies into a single movie (4-second movies are recorded using the 4-second movie option in advanced movie mode; for more information, see page 62). 1 Select movies. Select 4-second movies as described on page 158. Press 1 or 3 to view or hide the order in which the clips will appear in the final movie. To preview a clip, highlight it and press the $ button. 2 Combine the selected movies. Press J.
Combine NMS Movies Combine the movie segments of up to eight NMS-format Motion Snapshots (0 176) into a single movie. 1 Select Motion Snapshots. Select Motion Snapshots as described on page 158. Press 1 or 3 to view or hide the order in which the clips will appear in the final movie. To preview the movie portion of the highlighted Motion Snapshot, press the $ button. 2 Combine the selected Motion Snapshots. Press J.
iThe Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu, press G and select Shooting. G button The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Description Reset shooting Reset shooting options to options default values. Creative Choose a creative mode. Choose from Active Selection, Best moment Slow view, and Smart Photo capture Selector.
i 168 Option 0 Number of shots saved 175 Description Default Choose the number of shots selected by the Smart Photo 5 Selector (0 82). Choose when the movie Movie before/ portion of Motion Snapshots is 1.0 s : 0.6 s after recorded (0 87). Choose a file format for new File format NMS files Motion Snapshots (0 87). Choose the audio recorded Audio Background music with Motion Snapshots (0 87).
Option Description Choose whether the camera Auto distortion corrects barrel and pin-cushion control distortion. Choose a color space for new Color space pictures. Active Avoid loss of detail in D-Lighting highlights and shadows. Long exposure Reduce noise in long timeNR exposures. Interval timer Take photos at a pre-selected shooting interval. Adjust settings for 1 NIKKOR Optical VR lenses with vibration reduction.
Exposure Mode The options in the exposure mode menu offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture in Motion Snapshot and advanced movie modes (0 61, 87) and when Active Selection or Slow view is chosen in best moment capture mode (0 76). An automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode in which the camera not only chooses shutter speed and aperture but adjusts other settings to suit the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 44).
Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio for photographs. Option File type NEF (RAW) NEF JPEG fine JPEG JPEG normal NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine NEF/ JPEG Description Compressed 12-bit raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card. White balance, contrast, and other settings can be adjusted on a computer after shooting. Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 4 (fine quality). Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 8 (normal quality).
Image Size Choose the size of photographs. ❚❚ Standard Photographs The following options are available in still image and Smart Photo Selector modes and when an option other than Easy panorama is selected in creative mode. Option Size (pixels) Approximate print size at 300 dpi (cm/in.) * # 5232×3488; 18.2 M 5232 × 3488 44.3 × 29.5/ 17.4 × 11.6 $ 3920×2616; 10.3 M 3920 × 2616 33.2 × 22.1/ 13.1 × 8.7 % 2608×1744; 4.5 M 2608 × 1744 22.1 × 14.8/ 8.7 × 5.
A NEF (RAW)/NEF (RAW) + JPEG The option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using software such as Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 223) or ViewNX 2 (supplied). When photographs taken at NEF (RAW) + JPEG are viewed on the camera, only the JPEG image will be displayed. When photographs taken at these settings are deleted, both NEF and JPEG images will be deleted.
Active Selection Choose the frames Active Selection (0 76) records to temporary storage, the length of time over which the frames are captured, and the default number of frames saved. ❚❚ On Release, Record Choose the frames copied from the buffer to temporary storage when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. The camera captures the 40 preceding frames.
Number of Shots Saved Choose the number of shots selected by the Smart Photo Selector. If 5 is selected, the camera will save the best shot and 4 best shot candidates. If 1 is selected, the camera will save only the best shot. Movie Before/After Choose whether the movie portions of Motion Snapshots end when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way or about 0.6 s after (0 87). If 1.6 s : 0 s is selected, the photograph used for the Motion Snapshot will feature the last frame of the movie.
File Format Choose the file format for Motion Snapshots (0 87). NMS files MOV file Motion Snapshots are recorded as a 4 s MOV file and a JPEG image. Motion Snapshots can only be viewed on the camera or using ViewNX 2 (0 142). Motion Snapshots are recorded as a 10 s MOV file that can be viewed in a variety of computer applications. The Motion Snapshot is not displayed automatically when shooting ends (0 88); for information on viewing Motion Snapshot movies, see page 65.
Toy Camera Effect Adjust saturation and vignetting for pictures taken with Toy camera effect selected in creative mode. ❚❚ Saturation Choose from High, Normal, and Low. ❚❚ Vignetting Choose the amount of vignetting from High, Normal, and Low. Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure. The camera meters a wide area of the frame and adjusts for contrast (tone distribution), color, composition, and subject distance, producing natural results in most situations.
Auto Distortion Control Select On to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wideangle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion in photos taken with long lenses (note that the edges of photographs may be cropped out, and that there may be an increase in the time needed to process images before they are saved). This option is available only with 1 NIKKOR lenses and not with other NIKKOR lenses attached using the FT1 mount adapter. Results are not guaranteed with third-party lenses.
Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows for natural contrast. Use with high contrast scenes such as a brightly lit outdoor view framed in a door or window or a subjects in the shade on a sunny day. It is most effective when used with Matrix metering (0 177). Active D-Lighting: Off Active D-Lighting: Y On D Active D-Lighting Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in photographs taken with Active D-Lighting.
Long Exposure NR Photographs taken at slow shutter speeds are automatically processed to reduce “noise” (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog), slightly increasing recording times. Selecting On increases the amount of noise reduction performed at shutter speeds slower than 1 s and increases the time required to record images by roughly 1.5 to 2 times.
Interval Timer Shooting Take photographs automatically at preset intervals. D Before Shooting Before proceeding, check that the clock is set correctly (0 31, 218) and then take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. Use of a tripod is recommended. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the battery is fully charged or use an optional AC adapter and power connector. 1 Choose the interval. Highlight Interval and press 2 to view the interval.
3 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. Shooting will start after about 3 s, and continue at the selected interval until all the shots have been taken (one shot is taken at each interval). Note that the pause following the recording of each shot varies with shutter speed and the time needed to record the image, with the result that photographs may not be recorded at the selected interval.
Optical VR This option is available with 1 NIKKOR lenses that support vibration reduction (VR). The options available vary with the type of lens: Normal/Active/Off for lenses that support active vibration reduction and On/Off for other VR lenses. Choose Active, Normal, or On to reduce the effects of vibration; choose Active when shooting from a moving vehicle or while walking or for other forms of strong camera shake, Normal for the relatively mild camera shake that occurs while standing still.
Electronic VR Select On to enable electronic vibration reduction in Motion Snapshot mode (0 87), when filming movies in auto, creative, t, u, v, and w modes, and when HD movie is selected in advanced movie mode (0 62, but note that electronic VR is not available when 1080/60p or 720/60p is selected for Frame size/ frame rate). This feature is available even if the attached 1 NIKKOR lens does not support vibration reduction. Note that there will be a slight delay before recording begins.
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus area for autofocus is selected. The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus area. Press J to view the focus area selection display, then use the multi selector to position the Single- focus area over your subject c point and press J; the camera focuses on the subject in the Focus area selected focus area only. Use with stationary subjects.
Built-in AF Assist When On is selected, the built-in AFassist illuminator will light to illuminate poorly-lit subjects if: • AF-S is selected for focus mode (0 99) or single AF is selected in AF-A, and • Auto-area or Single-point is selected for AF-area mode (0 185). AF-assist illuminator The AF-assist illuminator will not light to assist the focus operation in advanced movie mode, during movie recording, or when Off is selected.
Flash Control Choose a flash control mode for the built-in and optional flash units. 1 TTL 2 Manual Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions (i-TTL flash control). Choose a flash level between Full and 1/32 (1/32 of full power). At full power, the built-in flash has a guide number of about 5/16 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F; at ISO 160, the guide number is about 6.3/20.7). A Y icon flashes in the display during flash photography when this option is selected.
Flash Compensation Flash compensation alters flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Choose from values between –3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments of 1/3 EV; in general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker. A Y icon is displayed when flash compensation is in effect. Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0.
(The Movie Menu To display the movie menu, press G and select Movies. G button The movie menu contains the following options: Option Reset movie options Advanced movie Exposure mode Slow motion Frame size/ frame rate Metering Movie sound options Description Reset movie menu options to their default values. Choose a movie type for advanced movie mode. Choose how the camera sets exposure in advanced movie mode. Choose a frame rate for slowmotion movies recorded in advanced movie mode (0 62).
Option Description Adjust settings for 1 NIKKOR Optical VR lenses with vibration reduction. Choose whether to use Electronic VR electronic vibration control when recording movies. Choose how the camera Focus mode focuses. Choose how the focus area is AF-area mode selected. Face-priority Turn face priority on or off. Choose whether the camera takes photos automatically Auto image during movie recording and capture select the number of pictures taken per minute.
Slow Motion Choose a frame rate for slow-motion movies (0 62). The faster the frame rate, the smaller the frame size. Option Frame size (pixels) Bit rate 1 1280 × 720 768 × 288 416 × 144 24 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps 120 fps 400 fps 1200 fps Maximum length Maximum length (shooting) 1 (playback) 1, 2 12 seconds 3 seconds 40 seconds 120 seconds 1 All figures are approximate. 2 Slow-motion movies will play back over a period of about 4 (120 fps), 13 (400 fps), or 40 (1200 fps) times the recording time.
Frame Size/Frame Rate Choose a frame size and frame rate for movies recorded in auto, creative, t, u, v, and w modes and when HD movie is selected in advanced movie mode (0 62). Option t r u s 1080/60p 1080/30p 720/60p 720/30p Frame size (pixels) Recording rate 1920 × 1080 1280 × 720 59.94 fps 29.97 fps 59.94 fps 29.97 fps Bit rate Maximum length (approx.
Movie Sound Options Adjust movie sound recording settings for the built-in microphone and optional external microphones (0 222). ❚❚ Microphone Select Microphone off to disable sound recording. Selecting any other option enables recording and sets the microphone to the selected sensitivity. A The 2 Icon Movies recorded with the microphone off are indicated by a 2 icon in full-frame and movie playback.
Auto Image Capture Choose whether the camera takes photos automatically while movies are being recorded in auto, creative, t, u, v, or w mode or with HD movie selected in advanced movie mode. Photos will be taken when a suitably-framed portrait subject is in focus and the composition is stable. The maximum number of photos that can be taken during a single clip is 20, including photos taken manually (0 64). Auto photography Max.
)The Image Processing Menu To display the image processing menu, press G and select Image processing. G button The image processing menu contains the following options: Option Reset processing options White balance ISO sensitivity Picture Control Custom Picture Control High ISO noise reduction Description Default 0 Reset image processing options to their default values. — — Auto 196 Auto (160–6400) 201 Standard 202 — 206 On 208 Adjust settings for different types of lighting.
White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources, but other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source. v Auto J I H N G M L ) 196 Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Preset manual Automatic white balance adjustment. Recommended in most situations. Use under incandescent lighting. Use with cool-white fluorescent lighting.
Fine-Tuning White Balance Options other than Preset manual can be fine-tuned as follows: 1 Display fine-tuning options. Highlight an option other than Preset manual and press 2 to display the fine-tuning options shown at right. Coordinates Adjustment 2 Fine-tune white balance. Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance. Increase green Increase blue Increase amber Increase magenta A White Balance Fine Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute.
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. 1 Light a reference object. Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. A standard gray panel can be used for increased precision. 2 Select Preset manual. Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu and press 2.
3 Measure white balance. When the camera is ready to measure white balance, a flashing L will be displayed. Before the indicator stops flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the display and press the shutter-release button all the way down. No photograph will be recorded; white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus. 4 Check the results. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, the message shown at right will be displayed.
D Auto Power Off White balance measurement will end without a new value being acquired if no operations are performed for the time selected for Auto power off in the setup menu (0 213; the default is 1 minute). D Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time; the existing value will be replaced when a new value is measured.
ISO Sensitivity The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures. The camera adjusts ISO sensitivity in response to lighting conditions.
Picture Control Choose how the camera processes photographs. Standard processing for balanced results. Recommended in most situations. Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for R Neutral photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched. Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect. S Vivid Choose for photographs that emphasize primary colors. T Monochrome Take monochrome photographs. Process portraits for natural texture and a rounded e Portrait feel.
2 Adjust settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting and press 4 or 2 to choose a value. Repeat this step until all settings have been adjusted, or select Quick adjust to choose a preset combination of settings. Default settings can be restored by pressing the O button. 3 Save changes and exit. Press J. A Preset Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera are referred to as preset Picture Controls.
❚❚ Picture Control Settings Quick adjust Manual adjustments (all Picture Controls) Mute or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). Not available with Neutral, Monochrome, or custom Picture Controls. Manually adjust the sharpness of outlines, Sharpening or select A to adjust sharpness automatically. Adjust contrast manually, or select A for Contrast automatic contrast adjustment. Adjust brightness without affecting expoBrightness sure.
A Previous Settings The line under the value displayed in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting. Use this as a reference when adjusting settings. A Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available: Y (yellow) O (orange) R (red) G (green) Enhance contrast. Can be used to reduce the brightness of the sky in landscape photographs.
Custom Picture Control The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. Edit/Save To create a custom Picture Control, select Edit/save and follow the steps below. 1 Select a Picture Control. Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2, or press J to proceed to Step 3 to save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification. 2 Edit the selected Picture Control. See page 204 for more information.
3 Save the Picture Control. Highlight a destination (C-1 through C-9) and press J to save the custom Picture Control and return to the image processing menu. The new Picture Control will be listed in the Picture Control menu.
To copy custom Picture Controls to or from the memory card, or to delete custom Picture Controls from the memory card, select Load from/save to card in the Custom Picture Control menu. The following options will be displayed: Copy custom Picture Controls from the memory card to custom Picture Controls C-1 through C-9. Delete selected custom Picture Controls from the memory card.
gThe Setup Menu To display the setup menu, press G and select Setup. G button The setup menu contains the following options: Option Description Reset setup menu options other than Flicker reduction, Reset setup options Time zone and date, and Language to default values. Format memory card Format the memory card. Allow the shutter to be Slot empty release released when no memory lock card is inserted in the camera.
Option Description Choose how long the camera Remote on duration waits for a signal from an ML-L3 remote control. Assign Fn button Choose the roles played by the Fn1, Fn2, and Fn3 buttons. Choose the role played by the A button. Choose whether exposure Shutter button AE locks when the shutterlock release button is pressed halfway. Choose whether remote controls for HDMI-CEC devices to HDMI device control which the camera is connected can be used to operate the camera.
Format Memory Card Select Yes to format the memory card. Note that this permanently deletes all data on the card, including protected images; before proceeding, be sure to copy important pictures and other data to a computer (0 145). To exit without formatting the memory card, highlight No and press J. The message shown at right is displayed while the card is formatted; do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until formatting is complete.
Viewfinder Brightness This option is available only when an optional viewfinder is attached. To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, select Viewfinder brightness and press 1 or 3. Choose higher values to brighten the display and lower values to make the display darker. Grid Display Select On to display a framing grid (0 40). Playback Highlight Display Choose whether to display highlights (0 131) in full frame playback. Silent Photography Select On to reduce camera noise in quiet surroundings.
Auto Power Off Choose how long the displays remain on when no operations are per formed (0 29). Choose shorter delays to reduce the drain on the battery. Once the displays have turned off, they can be reactivated by pressing the shutter-release button. A The GP-N100 To enable auto power off when an optional GP-N100 GPS unit is attached, select Enable for the Location data > Auto power off option in the setup menu (0 114).
Assign AE/AF-L Button Choose whether the A button locks both focus and exposure (AE/AF lock), exposure only (AE lock only), or focus only (AF lock only) or can be used to initiate autofocus (AF-ON). Exposure lock is described below, focus lock on page 216. Autoexposure Lock Exposure lock is used to recompose photographs after metering exposure.
2 Lock exposure. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus area, press the A button to lock exposure. While exposure lock is in effect, an AE-L/AF-L indicator will be displayed. Exposure will remain locked while the button is pressed. A button 3 Recompose the photograph. Recompose the photograph and shoot.
Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing on the subject in the center of the frame, allowing you to focus on a subject that will not be in the center of the final composition. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 101), you can also focus on another subject at the same distance and then use focus lock to recompose the photograph. Focus lock is most effective when an option other than Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode (0 185). 1 Focus.
3 Recompose the photograph and shoot. Focus will remain locked between shots. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance. Flicker Reduction Reduce flicker and banding in the display and in movies while shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting. Choose a frequency which matches that of the local AC power supply.
Reset File Numbering When a photograph is taken or a movie is recorded, the camera names the file by adding one to the number of the previous file (0 173). If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a photograph numbered 9999, the shutter-release button will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken. To reset file numbering to 0001, select Yes for Reset file numbering and then either format the current memory card or insert a new memory card.
Auto Image Rotation Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 223). The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90° clockwise Camera rotated 90° counterclockwise Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected.
Pixel Mapping Check and optimize the camera image sensor and image processors if you notice unexpected bright spots in your pictures (note that the camera comes with the sensor and processors already optimized). Before performing pixel mapping as described below, check that the battery is fully charged. 1 Attach a lens and lens cap. Turn the camera off and attach a 1 NIKKOR lens. If the lens is equipped with a cap, do not remove it. 2 Select Pixel mapping.
nTechnical Notes Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for your camera. Lenses Mount adapters 1 mount lenses Mount Adapter FT1: The FT1 allows NIKKOR F mount lenses to be used with Nikon 1 interchangeable lens format digital cameras.
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20a (0 23–24): Additional EN-EL20a batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-29 (0 23): Recharge EN-EL20a batteries. • Power Connector EP-5C, AC Adapter EH-5b: These accessories can be used to power the camera for extended periods (EH-5a and EH-5 AC adapters can also be used). An EP-5C power connector is required to connect the camera to the EH-5b, EH-5a, or EH-5; see page 225 for details.
Multi acces- Multi Accessory Port Adapter AS-N1000: The AS-N1000 fixes sory port optional ME-1 stereo microphones to the Nikon 1 V3. accessories GPS units GPS Unit GP-N100 (0 113): Record the time (UTC) and the camera’s current latitude, longitude, and altitude with every picture taken. Software Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package offering such features as white balance adjustment and color control points.
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.
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 and power connector covers. 2 Insert the EP-5C power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the connector to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the connector in place when the connector is fully inserted. 3 Close the battery-chamber cover.
4 Connect the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (q) and the EP-5C power cable to the DC socket (w). A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
Storage and Cleaning Storage If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area.
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sudden changes in temperature, such as those that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device.
Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. Lenses, viewfinders, and other glass elements are easily damaged. Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower. When using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid.
Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun: Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an extended period. Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in photographs. Moiré: Moiré is an interference pattern created by the interaction of an image containing a regular, repeating grid, such as the pattern of weave in cloth or windows in a building, with the camera image sensor grid. In some cases, it may appear in the form of lines.
• Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance. • A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase a new EN-EL20a battery. • Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a spare EN-EL20a battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice.
Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode.
u Other settings Autoexposure lock Focus lock Continuous Self-timer Remote control Exposure compensation Flash mode C — — ✔ ✔ ✔ s ✔3 ✔3 — — — t ✔3 ✔3 — — — y — — — — — h — — — ✔ ✔ v t, u, v ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ w ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ h — — — — — z t, u, v ✔ ✔ — — — w ✔ ✔ — — — ✔ ✔6 ✔6 — ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ — ✔ — — — — — 5 — — — — 1 Has no effect on movies recorded with movie-record button. 2 RAW images fixed at 5232 × 3488 pixels. 3 Available when t, u, v, or w is selected for Exposure mode.
❚❚ t, u, v, w, and w Creative Modes In the table below, creative modes are represented by the following icons: 4 creative palette, 5 HDR, p easy panorama, q soft, r miniature effect, s selective color, 6 cross process, and 7 toy camera effect.
Defaults Defaults for the options in the playback, shooting, movie, image processing, and setup menus may be found on pages 156, 167, 189, 195, and 209, respectively. Defaults for other settings are listed below. Option Focus area (0 185) Flexible program (0 70) Autoexposure lock (0 214) Focus lock (0 216) Continuous/self-timer/remote control (0 92, 94, 96) Exposure compensation (0 104) Flash mode (0 106) Picture Control settings (0 202) Default Center * Off Off Off 8 (single frame) 0.
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the number of pictures or amount of movie footage that can be stored on a 16GB SanDisk SDSDQXP016G-J35 UHS-I microSDHC card at different image quality, size, or movie settings. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the type of card and scene recorded.
❚❚ Easy Panorama Image quality (0 171) JPEG fine JPEG normal Image size (0 172) Normal 4800 × 920 panorama 1536 × 4800 Wide 9600 × 920 panorama 1536 × 9600 Normal 4800 × 920 panorama 1536 × 4800 Wide 9600 × 920 panorama 1536 × 9600 File size No. of images 4.4 MB 4.4 MB 8.6 MB 8.6 MB 2.3 MB 2.3 MB 4.4 MB 4.4 MB 3400 3400 1700 1700 6500 6500 3400 3400 File size 176.5 MB 153.6 MB 137.3 MB 121.4 MB 55.1 MB 32.3 MB 15.9 MB 29.0 MB 17.6 MB 9.4 MB No.
❚❚ HD, Fast-Motion, Jump-Cut, and 4-Second Movies Frame size/frame rate (0 192) 1 1080/60p 1080/30p 720/60p 720/30p Maximum total length (approx.) 2 47 minutes 1 hour 20 minutes 1 hour 57 minutes 2 hours 32 minutes 1 HD movies only. Fast-motion, jump-cut, and 4-second movies are recorded at 1080/30p. 2 For information on the maximum length that can be recorded in a single clip, see page 192. ❚❚ Slow-Motion Movies Frame rate (0 191) 120 fps 400 fps 1200 fps Maximum total recorded length (approx.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of common problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording or any other processing to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera still does not respond, remove and replace the battery or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter, but note that this will delete any data not yet saved.
Shooting (All Modes) The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card. The shutter-release is disabled: • The battery is exhausted (0 23, 33). • The memory card is full (0 33). • The flash is charging (0 107). • The camera is not in focus (0 39). • You are currently filming a slow-motion movie (0 64). Only one picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed in continuous release mode: I is selected in continuous mode (0 92) and flash lighting is used.
No photo taken when ML-L3 remote control shutter-release button is pressed: • Replace battery in remote control (0 222). • Choose a remote control mode (0 96). • The remote control standby timer has expired (0 213). • The remote is not pointed at the camera or the infrared receiver is not visible (0 2, 96). • The remote is too far from the camera (0 97). • Bright light is interfering with remote. Smudges appear in photographs: Clean the front and rear lens elements or the dust shield (0 227).
Movies Cannot record movies: The movie-record button can not be used to record movies in best moment capture or Motion Snapshot mode (0 79, 90). No sound is recorded for movies: • Microphone off is selected for Movie sound options > Microphone (0 193). • Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion, fast-motion, or jump-cut movies (0 62) or with Motion Snapshots recorded with None selected for Audio (0 90).
Cannot delete images: Remove protection from the files before deletion (0 159). Cannot select photos for printing: The memory card is full (0 33) or the photos are in NEF (RAW) format. To print NEF (RAW) photos, transfer the pictures to a computer and use the supplied software or Capture NX 2 (0 145). Pictures are not displayed on TV: The camera is not correctly connected (0 148).
Error Messages This section lists the error messages that appear in the display. Message Solution If the subject is too bright, lower ISO sensitivity or choose a faster shutter speed or smaller aperture (higher (Shutter-speed or f-number). aperture display If the subject is too dark, raise ISO senflashes) sitivity, use a flash, or choose a slower shutter speed or larger aperture (lower f-number).
Message This memory card cannot be used. Card may be damaged; insert a different card. This memory card is not formatted. Format the memory card? Memory card is full. Cannot create additional folders on memory card. The movie-record button cannot be used in this mode. Photographs cannot be recorded in this mode. The capture illuminator has been used consecutively for the maximum time and has turned off. Solution • Use an approved card. • Format the card. If the problem persists, the card may be damaged.
Message Solution 0 Photographs cannot be taken in shutter- priority Choose a different shutter speed, or 71, 73 auto mode at a shutter select mode w. speed of “Bulb”. Use a lens with a focal length of 6 to Cannot shoot 30 mm to shoot panoramas. If you are 54 panorama with lens of using a zoom lens, choose a focal this focal length. length between 6 and 30 mm. An error has occurred Turn the camera off and then on again. in the internal circuitry.
Specifications Nikon 1 V3 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Effective pixels Image sensor Image sensor 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 n 248 • NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx.
Flash sync speed Release Mode Frame advance rate Self-timer Remote control modes Exposure Metering Metering method • 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 n 250 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 phas
Movie Metering Metering method TTL metering using image sensor • Matrix • Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of frame • Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected focus area Frame size (pixels)/ HD movies (aspect ratio 16 : 9) recording rate • 1920 × 1080/60p (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 n 252 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.
❚❚ 1 NIKKOR Lenses 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM Lens mounting mark Lens cover CPU contacts Zoom ring 1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.
1 NIKKOR lenses are exclusively for Nikon 1 interchangeable lens format digital cameras. The angle of view is equivalent to a 35 mm format lens with a focal length about 2.7× longer. The 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM supports vibration reduction, which can be adjusted using the Optical VR option in the camera menus (0 183). Use the zoom ring to zoom in and out (0 45). A Lens Care • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces.
A Supplied Accessories • 40.5 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-N40.5 (for use with the 1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6) • Rear Lens Cap LF-N1000 A Optional Accessories • 40.5 mm screw-on filters (for use with the 1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6) • 40.5 mm screw-on Hood HN-N102 (for use with the 1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.
❚❚ The Optional FT1 Mount Adapter Read this section for information on using the optional FT1 mount adapter. Before proceeding, be sure that you have read and understood this manual and the documentation for the FT1 and lenses. Autofocus Autofocus is available only with AF-S lenses; other lenses support manual focus only. Set the camera focus mode to AF-S or AF-C. The only AF-area mode available is Single-point and the camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area only.
If AF-S or AF-C is selected for Focus mode and the lens supports autofocus with manual override, you can focus using autofocus and then keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway and rotate the lens focus ring to fine-tune focus manually. To refocus using autofocus, press the shutter-release button halfway again. To zoom in on the display for more precise focus, press J (note that this feature is not available during movie recording or in slow-motion movie mode).
The Electronic Rangefinder If a CPU lens is attached in manual focus mode, the focus indicator can be used to check whether the camera is focused on the subject in the center focus area. Focus indicator I 2 4 2 4 (flashes) Status In focus. Camera focused in front of subject. Camera focused behind subject. Unable to determine focus. Note that with some subjects, the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed when the camera is not in focus. Check focus in the display before shooting.
Restrictions • Auto and best moment capture modes are not supported. • Motion Snapshots can be recorded only when an AF-S lens is attached and the camera is in autofocus mode and then only when the subject is in focus. Do not attempt to adjust focus using the focus ring. • Shutter speeds of 1 s or slower are not available. • The sound monitor switch and focus operation button (Focus Lock/MEMORY RECALL/AF Start) have no effect. Precautions for Use • Lenses over 380 g (13.
❚❚ Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.3: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
A Trademark Information 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 n 266 C (Auto mode) ..............................8, 38 t (Programmed auto) ............70, 170 u (Shutter-priority auto) .......71, 170 v (Aperture-priority auto) ...72, 170 w (Manual) .................................73, 170 w (Creative mode) .....................8, 49 v (Advanced movie mode) ....8, 59, 62 u (Best moment capture mode) . 8, 76 z (Motion Snapshot mode) ......8, 87 4 (Creative Palette) ................... 50, 52 5 (HDR) .......................................
Audio .....................................................90 Auto distortion control ................ 178 Auto image capture ...................... 194 Auto image rotation ...................... 219 Auto mode ...........................................38 Auto photography ......................... 194 Auto power off ................29, 114, 213 Auto-area (AF-area mode) .......... 185 Autofocus ................................... 99, 185 Automatic scene selection .............44 Auto-select AF ..............
Exposure mode ................................170 Eye sensor ............................................ 34 F Face priority ...............................45, 169 Fast motion ......................................... 62 File format ..........................................176 Fill flash ...............................................106 Filter effects ............................. 204, 205 Filter strength ...................................176 Fine-tuning white balance ..........197 Firmware version ....
Max. shots per minute .................. 194 Maximum aperture ........................ 254 Memory card ... 24, 26, 211, 224, 236 Memory card access lamp .............40 Memory card capacity .................. 236 Metering ............................................ 177 Microphone ............................... 60, 193 microSD card ................................... 224 Miniature effect ..................................50 Mode dial ............................................... 8 Monitor ...............
Reset Wi-Fi settings ........................124 Resize ...................................................161 Retractable lens barrel button .... 28, 29, 256 Rotate tall ...........................................159 S n 270 Saturation ..........................................204 Saturation (Toy camera effect) ...177 Scene auto selector ........................170 Scene selection .................................. 44 Select by date ...................................153 Select color ...................
Wide panorama .....................172, 237 Wi-Fi .............................................xix, 119 Wi-Fi upload ..................................... 125 Wind noise reduction ................... 193 Wireless .......................................xix, 119 Wireless Mobile Utility .........119, 120 Z Zoom guide .........................................45 Zoom ring ...........................
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