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Table of Contents Touch Controls..............................................................................iv About This Manual ........................................................................ v The Reference Manual.................................................................vi For Your Safety.............................................................................vii Notices............................................................................................. x Wireless ..........
Other Shooting Modes 41 w Choosing a Creative Mode.................................................41 Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation .... 42 HDR........................................................................................................... 44 Easy Panorama...................................................................................... 45 Selective Color ......................................................................................
More on Photography 70 Live Image Control ......................................................................70 Continuous Mode........................................................................73 Self-Timer Modes.........................................................................75 The Built-in Flash .........................................................................77 Auto Pop-up Modes ............................................................................77 Manual Pop-up Modes..
Technical Notes 108 Optional Accessories ................................................................108 Approved Memory Cards................................................................109 Storage and Cleaning...............................................................110 Storage ..................................................................................................110 Cleaning ................................................................................................
Touch Controls Touch controls can be used for photography and a variety of other operations (0 13). Photographs Viewing 2/12 Shooting 3/12 4/12 Playback Zoom/ Thumbnail Playback Movies Focus Playback In addition to the functions listed above, touch controls can be used to adjust settings and navigate the menus.
About This Manual For a complete guide to using your digital camera, see the Reference Manual (page vi). To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read this User’s Manual thoroughly and keep it where it will be read by all who use the product. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
The Reference Manual For more information on using your Nikon camera, download a pdf copy of the camera Reference Manual from the website listed below. The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later. 1 On your computer, launch a web browser and visit http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ 2 Navigate to the page for the desired product and download the manual.
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnA This ings before using this Nikon product.
A Do not remain in contact with the camera, A Do not touch the moving parts of the lens. battery, or charger for extended periods while the devices are on or in use. Parts of the device become hot. Leaving the device in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns. A Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire.
• The battery may be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. A Use appropriate cables. When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations.
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Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and lens accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
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. The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions.
Notices for Customers in Canada This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licenceexempt 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.
Notice for Customers in Algeria This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licenceexempt 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. Co-location This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
sIntroduction The Camera and Accessories The following items are included with purchase of this product or are available separately. Confirm that the package contains all items listed as included. For a complete list of the accessories available for separate purchase, see page 108.
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 1 2 3 4 5 19 18 17 16 15 6 5 7 8 9 22 14 13 12 1 Command dial .....................................28 2 Movie-record button .........................33 3 Shutter-release button ............... 30, 35 4 Mode dial................................................ 6 5 Microphone...
The Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 3 11 4 5 6 12 s 13 7 8 14 9 10 1 Tilting monitor .................. 4, 11, 13, 83 7 Power connector cover 2 F (Wi-Fi) button ......................... 93, 96 for optional power connector 3 K (playback) button .........................28 8 Battery-chamber/ 4 G (menu) button .......................... 8 memory card slot cover................... 19 5 Multi selector......................................... 9 9 Battery-chamber/ J (OK) button...............................
The Monitor 1 2 34 s NO ICON H Battery fully charged or partially discharged. Low battery. 5 6 7 8 9 1011 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 1 Shooting mode ..................................... 6 20 “k” (appears when memory remains 2 Live image control..............................70 for over 1000 exposures) Creative mode ....................................41 21 Number of exposures remaining....24 Best moment capture selection......
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 (movies) (0 102) in shooting menu.
The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes: s Mode dial C Auto mode (0 25): Let the camera pick the settings for photographs and movies. a Sports mode (0 53): The camera takes pictures continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed. Choose for sporting events and other scenes with fast-moving subjects. w Creative mode (0 41): Use special effects or match settings to the scene.
t, u, v, and w modes (0 49): Control shutter speed and aperture for advanced photographic effects.
The G Button Most shooting, playback, setup, and Wi-Fi 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: D Playback menu (0 100) C w P S A M a v u z Shooting menu (0 101) B Setup menu (0 102) v Wi-Fi menu (0 89, 103) Menu options Options in current menu. Slider shows position in current menu. A Using the Menus The items listed may vary with camera settings. Items displayed in gray are not currently available.
❚❚ Using the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate the playback, shooting, 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) Menu To display the feature menu and adjust camera settings or access playback options, press & (feature) on the multi selector. s & 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 30 or highlight 1 and press J). 2 Select an option. Highlight the desired option or value and press J to select.
Tilting the Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below. Normal use: The monitor is normally used in storage position. s Low-angle shots: Tilt the monitor up to frame shots with the camera close to the ground. Once in the low-angle position, the monitor can be further lowered. High-angle shots: Tilt the monitor down to frame shots while holding the camera over your head.
Self-portraits (0 83): Reverse the monitor to select self-portrait mode. s D Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits of the hinges. 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.
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.
D 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. D Using the Touch Screen s The touch screen may not respond as expected if you attempt to operate it while leaving your palm or another finger resting on it in second location.
Tap highlighted icons to view settings and tap icons or sliders to change (the items available vary with camera settings). Tap 0 to save changes and exit, or tap 2 to exit to the previous display without saving changes. Adjust settings s A Tap Shooting Options Tap shooting options can be adjusted by tapping the icon shown at right (0 86). ❚❚ Viewing Pictures The touch screen can be used for the following playback operations. View other images Flick left or right to view other images.
s Zoom in Use stretch and pinch gestures to zoom in and out and slide to scroll. You can also double-tap a picture in full-frame playback to zoom in and double-tap again to exit zoom. View thumbnails To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view, use a pinch gesture in fullframe playback. Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 9, or 16 frames. View other months Flick left or right to view other months in the calendar display.
Choose a menu Tap a menu icon to choose a menu. Select items/ adjust settings Tap menu items to display options and tap icons or sliders to change. Tap 2 to exit to the previous display without changing settings. s ❚❚ The & Menu The touch screen can be used to adjust settings in the & menu. Select items/ 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 exit to the previous display without changing settings.
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 two hours and 30 minutes. Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is complete. Battery charging Charging complete A The Plug Adapter Depending on the country or region of purchase, a plug adapter may be supplied with the charger.
3 Insert the battery and a memory card. The camera stores pictures on microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards (available separately; 0 109). Before inserting the battery or memory cards, check that they are in the correct orientation. Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side, slide the battery in until it latches, and then slide in the memory card until it clicks into place.
4 Attach a lens. s Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM. When using the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM, be sure not touch the lens cover; failure to observe this precaution could result in product malfunction.
Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place. s A Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Lenses with retractable lens barrel buttons can not be used when retracted. To unlock and extend the lens, readying the camera for use, keep the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q) while rotating the zoom ring as shown (w). The lens can be retracted and the zoom ring locked by pressing the button and rotating the ring in the opposite direction.
5 Turn the camera on. s Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. The power lamp will briefly light green and the monitor will turn on. If the lens is equipped with a front lens cap, remove the cap before shooting. If a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM lens is attached, the lens will automatically extend when the camera is turned on and retract when the camera is turned off. A Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off, rotate the power switch again. The monitor will turn off.
7 Set the clock. Use the multi selector and J button 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.
8 Check the battery level and memory card capacity. Check the battery level and number Battery level of exposures remaining in the monitor (0 4).
zTaking and Viewing Photographs This chapter describes how to take, view, and delete photographs in auto and creative mode. Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode) Follow the steps below to take photographs in auto mode, a “point-and-shoot” mode in which the camera automatically detects the subject type and adjusts settings according to the subject and situation. z 1 Turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. 2 Select C mode. Rotate the mode dial to C (auto).
3 Ready the camera. Hold the camera securely with both hands, being careful not to obstruct the lens, AF-assist illuminator, or microphone. Rotate the camera as shown at lower right when taking pictures in “tall” (portrait) orientation. z Shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of the built-in flash (0 77) or a tripod is recommended. 4 Frame the photograph. Position your subject in the center of the frame.
6 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. Pictures can also be taken using touch controls. Tap a subject anywhere in the frame to focus and release the shutter. After the shutter is released, 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).
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. You can also scroll through pictures by flicking left or right (0 15). To zoom in on the center of the current image, rotate the command dial to the right.
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. Focus: Press halfway z Shoot: Press the rest of the way down A Automatic Scene Selection In auto mode, the camera automatically ana- Scene icon lyzes the subject and selects the appropriate scene. The selected scene is shown in the monitor.
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 A Face Priority The camera detects and focuses on portrait subjects (face priority).
yRecording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies 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 any of the positions shown at right. 3 Frame the opening shot. Frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the display. A The 0 Icon A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.
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 Be careful not to cover the microphone and note that the built-in microphone may record sounds made by the camera or lens.
❚❚ Choosing a Shooting Mode The features available in each mode are listed below. C w y Choose this mode to record HD movies while leaving the camera in charge of Auto mode (0 25) choosing settings. The camera automatically adjusts settings according to the subject and situation. Record HD movies with the selected effect.
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. A Taking Photographs During Movie Recording y Up to 20 photographs can be taken with each movie shot. Please note that photographs can not be taken with slow-motion, 4K, or timelapse movies in advanced movie mode.
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 28). Press the J button or tap the M icon to start playback. 1 icon/Length y Current position/total length M icon Volume Guide The following operations can be performed: To Use Pause Play Advance/ rewind Adjust volume Return to full-frame playback 36 J Description Pause playback; the current position is shown at the top of the display. Playback can also be paused by tapping the monitor.
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.
v Advanced Movie Options Advanced movie mode can be used not only to shoot HD movies, but also to record movies with a variety of effects. The following options can be accessed by pressing & and selecting Advanced movie in the & (feature) menu. y 0 HD movie z 4K movie 8 Time-lapse movie Record HD movies in the exposure mode of your choice (0 101). Record movies at a frame size of 3840 × 2160 pixels and a frame rate of 15 fps.
1 Fast motion Record silent fast-motion footage that plays back at about four times normal speed. Playback time is one quarter the recording time. Approx. 20 min Recording Playback Approx. 5 min Record silent jump-cut movies. Recording pauses every other second for a drop-frame effect. Approx. 20 min 2 Jump cut Playback 3 4-second movie y Recording Approx. 10 min Record a 4-second movie clip.
A Recording Time The following table lists the approximate maximum recording times for individual movies shot at the default frame rate in each shooting mode.
ROther Shooting Modes The camera offers a choice of modes that can be used to match settings to the subject or situation, take photos using special effects, control shutter speed and aperture, help with hard-totime shots, or combine photos with brief movie vignettes. w 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). R 2 Choose an option.
Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation Choose a creative mode according to the subject or situation: Option Pop (P) Retro (Q) High-contrast monochrome (R) Nostalgic sepia (S) HDR (5) R 42 Description Shoot bright, vivid pictures. Choose for a faded, retro effect. Use the & (feature) menu (0 10) to choose a hue from red and yellow. Shoot in high-contrast black-and-white. Shoot in sepia for an antique look. Photograph high-contrast scenes (0 44). Shoot photographs with a soft filter effect.
Option Description Alter color saturation and reduce peripheral illumination for a toy camera effect. The following options are available in the & menu (0 10): Toy camera effect (7) • Saturation: Choose from H (high), I (normal), and J (low). • Vignetting: Choose the amount of vignetting from U (high), V (normal), and W (low). Cross screen (T) Add starburst effects to light sources. Create the effect of a fisheye lens.
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 does 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 (0 102); face detection (0 31) is not available. Exposure compensation can be used, but the built-in flash will not fire. 1 Set focus and exposure. Frame the start of the panorama and press the shutter-release button halfway. Guides will appear in the display. 2 Start shooting. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down and then lift your finger from the button.
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. R 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 28). 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. Guide The following operations can be performed: To Use Pause Play Advance/ rewind Return to full-frame playback J R Description Pause playback. A navigation window will appear at the bottom of the display.
Selective Color Take black-and-white pictures in which one hue appears in a color. 1 Choose Select color. Press & to display the & (feature) menu, then highlight Select color and press J. 2 Choose a color. R 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.
Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. Choose a mode and adjust settings according to your creative intent. P Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.
S Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion. Fast shutter speed (1/1600 s) R Slow shutter speed (1 s) ❚❚ Choosing a Shutter Speed Rotate the command dial to choose from shutter speeds between 30 s and 1/16,000 s.
A Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers) reduce depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject. Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing out details in the background and foreground.
M Manual In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. R ❚❚ Choosing Shutter Speed and Aperture Adjust shutter speed and aperture with reference to the exposure indicator (0 52). Rotate the command dial to adjust shutter speed and the multi selector to adjust aperture: rotate the control to the right for faster shutter speeds or Command dial smaller apertures (higher f-numbers), to the left for slower shutter speeds and larger apertures (lower f-numbers).
a Photographing Subjects in Motion (Sports Mode) Choose a (sports) mode for sporting events and other scenes with fast-moving subjects. The camera takes pictures continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed (0 73). 1 Select sports mode. Rotate the mode dial to a. 2 Display release mode options. Press 4 (C) to display release mode options. R 3 Select a frame rate. Highlight the desired frame rate and press J.
A Sports Mode The camera uses single-point, continuous-servo autofocus. The flash, AF-assist illuminator, face priority (0 102), and image review (0 102) turn off automatically. D Burst Photography While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the memory card access lamp will light (0 27). Depending on shooting conditions and memory card write speed, recording may continue for some time after shooting ends.
u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture) Choose a shot from 20 frames recorded to temporary storage shortly before or after the shutter is released (Active Selection), choose the moment to release the shutter as the scene plays back in slow motion (slow view), or let the camera choose the best shot based on composition and movement (Smart Photo Selector).
2 Choose Active Selection. Press & (feature) to display the & menu. Highlight Best moment capture and press J, then highlight Active Selection and press J. the photograph. R 3 Frame 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 26). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer.
5 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The 20 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, and an indicator will appear at the top of the display. 6 Select up to 20 frames.
A Best Moment Capture Mode Movies can not be recorded, and pressing the movie-record button has no effect. The flash can not be used. 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 20 frames to a temporary memory buffer. It will then slowly play them back in a continuous loop while the Progress indicator shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway. A & icon is displayed in the monitor. R 60 When the desired frame is displayed, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to record the current frame and discard the remaining images.
Letting the Camera Choose the Moment (Smart Photo Selector) The Smart Photo Selector helps you capture a fleeting expression on the face of a portrait subject or other hard-to-time shots such as group photos in party scenes. Each time the shutter is released, the camera automatically selects the best shot and four best shot candidates based on composition and motion. R 1 Select u mode. Rotate the mode dial to u (best moment capture). 2 Choose Smart Photo Selector.
3 Frame the photograph. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame. 4 Begin buffering photographs. R Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 26). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer. The camera continuously adjusts focus to account for changes in the distance to the subject while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 5 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
❚❚ Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector Press K and use the multi selector to display photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector (0 28; pictures taken with the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by a y icon).
❚❚ Deleting Pictures Pressing O when a picture taken with the Smart Photo Selector is selected displays a confirmation dialog; press O again to delete the best shot and the best shot candidates, or press K to exit without deleting the pictures. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered. O button 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 26). 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.
❚❚ Movie Before/After Use the Movie before/after option in the & (feature) menu to 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 65). If 1.6 s : 0 s is selected, the photograph used for the Motion Snapshot will feature the last frame of the movie. Movie footage starts about a second before the shutterrelease button is pressed all the way down and ends about 0.6 s after.
❚❚ File Format The File format option in the & menu can be used to choose the file format for Motion Snapshots. NMS files MOV file R 68 Motion Snapshots are recorded as a MOV file about 4 s long and a JPEG image. Motion Snapshots can only be viewed on the camera or using ViewNX-i (0 104). Motion Snapshots are recorded as a MOV file about 10 s long that can be viewed in a variety of computer applications.
Viewing Motion Snapshots Press K and use the multi selector to display a Motion Snapshot (0 28; Motion Snapshots are indicated by a z icon). Pressing the J button or tapping the M icon 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 accompanied by the audio track selected using the Audio option (0 68). To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.
tMore on Photography This section describes the other features you can use when taking pictures. Live Image Control t Live image control lets you preview how changes to each control will affect the final photography. Live image controls are available in the modes shown at right (in modes other than auto, live image controls are available only when h Scene auto selector is selected for exposure mode, 0 101).
Y Active D-Lighting: Preserve details in highlights and shadows for natural contrast. Increase effect Reduce effect Active D-Lighting: High Active D-Lighting: Low 5 Background softening: Soften background details to make your subject stand out, or bring both background and foreground into focus. Sharpen background t Soften background Background sharp Background softened 6 Motion control (auto mode only): Suggest motion by blurring moving objects, or “freeze” motion to capture moving objects clearly.
E Brightness control: Make pictures brighter or darker. Brighter Darker Brighter Darker 4 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 (to reset the palette, tap Reset while the creative palette cursor is displayed).
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. 3 Select a frame rate. t Highlight the desired frame rate and press J. Frame rate is expressed in terms of the number of frames recorded per second (fps); choose from frame rates of approximately 5, 10, 20, 30, and 60 fps (I, Q, R, S, and T, respectively).
D Continuous Mode Only one picture will be taken if the flash fires when I is selected; at settings of 10, 20, 30, and 60 fps, the built-in flash will not fire. While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the memory card access lamp will light. Depending on shooting conditions and memory card write speed, recording may take some time. If the battery is exhausted before all photographs are recorded, the shutter release will be disabled and the remaining images transferred to the memory card.
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. t 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.
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 is available in the following shooting modes, but note that some camera settings automatically disable the built-in flash: Auto Pop-up Modes In C (auto) mode and when an option other than HDR (5), easy panorama (p), night landscape (j), or landscape (l) is selected in w (creative) mode, the flash will pop-up automatically and fire when required.
❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available: • o (auto flash): When lighting is poor or the subject is backlit, the flash pops up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required. • n (auto with red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash pops up and fires as required, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.” • s (off ): The flash does not fire.
Manual Pop-up Modes In P, S, A, M, and self-portrait modes, the flash must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised. 1 Raise the flash. Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash. Flash pop-up button 2 Choose a flash mode. Press 3 (N) on the multi selector to display a list of flash modes, then use the multi selector to highlight the desired mode and press J to select. t 3 Take pictures. The flash will fire with every shot.
t ❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available: • 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.” • NYp (red-eye reduction with slow sync): As for “red-eye reduction”, above, except that shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light.
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).
Self-Portraits To frame self-portraits in the monitor, reverse it as shown and follow the steps below. 1 Reverse the monitor. The camera will select self-portrait mode.
2 Adjust settings. The following settings can be adjusted using touch controls: Skin softening Self-timer Exposure compensation V Skin softening E Self-timer t E Exposure compensation Tap to enable or disable skin softening. Enabling skin softening softens the look of skin for portrait subjects detected by the camera (up to a maximum of three), but note that the effect can not be previewed in the monitor. Tap to cycle through self-timer settings as follows: 2 s timer, 10 s timer, and self-timer off.
A Self-Portrait Mode Touch-screen controls are always available in self-portrait mode regardless of the option selected for Touch-screen controls in the setup menu (0 103). All other controls except the power switch and the shutter-release, movie-record, and flash pop-up buttons are disabled; use the flash pop-up button to raise the flash as required. The flash fires in n (auto + red-eye reduction) mode.
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. C Auto, w Creative, and Self-Portrait Modes Choose from the following options. When you tap a subject in the display, the camera will focus and 3 take a picture. Tap the monitor to position the focus area when Night land- 4 scape, Landscape, or Close-up is selected in creative mode t (0 41).
P, S, A, and M Modes The operation performed by tapping the display depends on whether the camera is in autofocus or manual focus mode. ❚❚ Autofocus Modes The following options are available in autofocus modes (AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C). When you tap a subject in the display, the camera will focus and 3 take a picture. Tap the display to position the focus area when single-point AF 4 is selected for AF-area mode (0 102). To focus, press the shutter6 release button halfway.
v Advanced Movie Mode The operation performed by tapping the display depends on whether the camera is in autofocus or manual focus mode. ❚❚ Autofocus Modes The following options are available in autofocus modes (AF-F and AF-S). To focus when auto-area AF or single-point AF is selected for AF- 8 area mode (0 102), tap your subject in the display. Tap a subject to start tracking when subject tracking is selected 6 for AF-area mode (0 102). 9 Tapping the display during shooting has no effect.
TWi-Fi What Wi-Fi Can Do for You The camera can connect via Wi-Fi wireless networks to a smart device (smartphone or tablet) running Nikon’s dedicated Wireless Mobile Utility app (0 93). Download pictures Remote control A Installing the Wireless Mobile Utility App 1 Find the app. On the smart device, connect to the Google Play service, the App Store, or another app marketplace and search for “Wireless Mobile Utility”. For more information, see the instructions provided with the smart device.
Wireless Security At default settings, wireless security is not enabled. Enable wireless security on the camera before connecting. ❚❚ Enabling Wireless Security Follow the steps below to enable wireless security. 1 Select Wi-Fi connection type. Select Wi-Fi connection type in the Wi-Fi menu. 2 Enable encryption. T 90 Select Authentication/encryption to display encryption options. Highlight WPA2-PSK-AES and press J to enable wireless security.
❚❚ Changing the Password The password can be changed as described below. The password can only be changed when WPA2-PSK-AES is selected for Authentication/encryption in the Wi-Fi menu. 1 Select Wi-Fi connection type > Password. Select Wi-Fi connection type in the Wi-Fi menu, then highlight Password and press J. 2 Enter a password. The text-entry dialog shown at right Shift key will be displayed with the current passPassword area word (by default, “NIKON_J5”) in the password area.
D Security Although one of the benefits of a wireless-enabled device is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled: • Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information. • Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the network and alter data or perform other malicious actions.
Connecting via Wi-Fi Before connecting via Wi-Fi (wireless LAN), install the Wireless Mobile Utility on your compatible Android or iOS smart device. Android and iOS: Connecting via SSID Enable Wi-Fi on the smart device before connecting. For details, see the documentation provided with the smart device. 1 Press the F (Wi-Fi) button. The camera SSID will be displayed (the camera SSID can also be displayed by highlighting Connect to smart device in the Wi-Fi menu and pressing 2).
Android: Connecting via NFC If the smart device supports NFC (Near Field Communication), a Wi-Fi connection can be established simply by touching the camera H (N-Mark) logo to the smart device NFC antenna. Before connecting, enable NFC and Wi-Fi on the smart device as described in the documentation provided with the smart device. To connect via NFC, touch the camera H (N-Mark) logo to the smart device NFC antenna (for the location of the NFC antenna, see the documentation provided with the smart device).
A NFC NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard for shortrange wireless communications technology. A No Connection If you are unable to establish a connection using NFC as described above, connect by manually selecting the camera SSID (0 93). D Wi-Fi Before using the Wi-Fi function, read the warnings on pages xvi to xviii; to prevent loss of power while connected, you should also charge the camera battery. Do not use Wi-Fi in settings in which its use is prohibited.
Uploading Photos to a Smart Device Follow the steps below to upload photos from the camera to a smart device. Movies can not be selected for upload. Uploading Photos One at a Time Use the F (Wi-Fi) button 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 Press the F (Wi-Fi) button. Pressing the F (Wi-Fi) button initiates a Wi-Fi connection; the camera SSID will be displayed in the monitor.
Uploading Multiple Selected Photos To upload multiple selected photos, use the Upload from camera option in the Wi-Fi menu. 1 Choose Upload from camera. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Upload from camera in the Wi-Fi menu and press 2. G button T 2 Select photos. Press 4 or 2 to scroll through pictures and press 3 to select or deselect. You can also tap the monitor to select or deselect photos. Selected photos are indicated by a & icon. 3 Press J. Press J to complete the operation.
4 Select the camera SSID. On the smart device, select Settings > Wi-Fi and select the camera SSID to connect via Wi-Fi. If this is the first time you have connected since changing password settings (0 91), enter the new password when prompted. 5 Download the photos to the smart device. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device and follow the instructions on page 99 to download the selected photos.
Downloading Selected Pictures to the Smart Device To download the selected pictures to the smart device, establish a Wi-Fi connection with the camera (0 93, 94) and select View photos in the Wireless Mobile Utility. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select OK to download the pictures selected with the camera.
UMenu Options To display the playback, shooting, setup, and Wi-Fi menus, press the G button. Following menu options are available: G button ❚❚ Playback Menu Options Option Delete Slide show Rotate tall U Sequence display options Protect D-Lighting Resize Crop Edit movie 100 Description Delete multiple images. View movies and photos in a slide show. Rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback. Choose how bursts are displayed. Protect pictures from accidental deletion.
❚❚ Shooting Menu Options Option Reset shooting options Creative Best moment capture Advanced movie Exposure mode Image quality Image size Frame size/frame rate Description Reset shooting options to default values. Choose a creative mode. Choose from Active Selection, Slow view, and Smart Photo Selector. Choose a movie type for advanced movie mode.
Option Interval timer shooting Description Take photos at a pre-selected interval. Choose whether to use optical vibration reduction with compatible 1 NIKKOR lenses. Choose whether to use electronic vibration Electronic VR reduction with Motion Snapshots or movies. In (movies) advanced movie mode, electronic VR applies only to movies recorded using the HD movie option (0 38). Focus mode Choose how the camera focuses. AF-area mode Choose how the focus area is selected.
Option Description Choose whether reversing the monitor causes the camera to enter self-portrait mode (0 83). Touch-screen controls Enable or disable touch-screen controls. Assign Fn button Choose the role played by the Fn button. Shutter button AE Choose whether exposure locks when the shutterlock release button is pressed halfway. Flicker reduction Reduce flicker or banding. Reset file numbering Reset file numbering. Time zone and date Set the camera clock.
QConnecting to a Computer Copying Pictures to a Computer Pictures can be copied to a computer using ViewNX-i. Installing ViewNX-i To upload and view pictures, download the latest version of the ViewNX-i installer from the following website and follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation. An Internet connection is required. For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region (0 xv). http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.
Copying Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed ViewNX-i (0 104). 1 Connect the USB cable. After turning the camera off and ensuring that a memory card is inserted, connect the supplied USB cable as shown and then turn the camera on. A Use a Reliable Power Source To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged. A Connecting Cables Be sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting interface cables.
2 Start Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX-i. 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. A Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 may display an AutoPlay prompt when the camera is connected.
3 Click Start Transfer. At default settings, pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Start Transfer 4 Terminate the connection. When transfer is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. A For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX-i.
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 Note: Some long telephoto lenses can not be used. See the Reference Manual for more information.
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. microSDHC cards 1 SanDisk Toshiba Panasonic Lexar Media microSDXC cards 2 64 GB, 128 GB 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB — 64 GB 1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC-compliant.
Storage and Cleaning Storage If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area.
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may mal- Keep the lens mount covered: Be sure to function if subjected to strong attach the body cap if the camera is without a lens. shocks or vibration. Do not touch the dust shield: The dust shield covering the image sensor is easily damaged. Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the shield or poke it with cleaning tools. These actions could scratch or otherwise damage the Avoid sudden changes in temperature: shield.
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 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 use the battery at ambient Do not leave the lens pointed at temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or the sun or other strong light source above 40 °C (104 °F); failure to for an extended period. Intense observe this precaution could light may cause the image sensor damage the battery or impair its to deteriorate or produce a white performance. Capacity may be reduced and charging times may blur effect in photographs.
n 114 • The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in use. Attempting to charge the battery while the internal temperature is elevated will impair battery performance, and the battery may not charge or charge only partially. Wait for the battery to cool before charging. • Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject to • Do not expose to water, heat, strong physical shocks. high levels of humidity, or direct • Do not apply force to the card sunlight. casing. Failure to observe this pre- • Do not format memory cards in a caution could damage the card. computer. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of common problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Battery/Display n 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.
Only one picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed in continuous release mode: I is selected in continuous mode (0 73) and the built-in flash is raised. Smudges appear in photographs: Clean the front and rear lens elements or the dust shield (0 110). Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the display: Choose a Flicker reduction setting that matches the local AC power supply (0 103). No flash: See page 82.
Playback “Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation: • Select On for Rotate tall (0 100). • The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off (0 103). • Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken. • Photo is displayed in image review. Cannot hear movie sound: • Rotate the command dial right to raise the volume (0 36). If the camera is connected to a television, use the controls for the TV to adjust the volume.
Error Messages This section lists the error messages that appear in the display. Message Solution If the subject is too bright, lower ISO sensitivity or choose a faster shutter speed or smaller aper(Shutter-speed or ture (higher f-number). aperture display If the subject is too dark, raise ISO sensitivity, use flashes) the flash, or choose a slower shutter speed or larger aperture (lower f-number).
n 120 Message Solution This memory card is Select Yes to format the card, or turn the camera not formatted. Format off and insert another memory card. the memory card? • You may be able to record additional images if you reduce image quality or size. Memory card is full. • Delete unwanted images. • Insert another memory card.
Specifications Nikon 1 J5 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Effective pixels Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Storage Image size (pixels) Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Nikon 1 mount Approx. 2.7× lens focal length (35 mm format equivalent) 20.8 million 13.2 mm × 8.8 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon CX format) 23.
Storage File format Picture Control system Media File system Shooting modes n Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed 122 • NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8) compression • NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected Picture Control can be modified microSD (micro Secure Digital), microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards DCF 2.
Release Mode Frame advance rate Self-timer Exposure Metering Metering method • Single frame, continuous • Self-timer • Interval timer shooting Approx. 5, 10, 20, 30, or 60 fps 2 s, 10 s 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 n Flash compensation Flash-ready indicator White balance 124 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) 4K movies (aspect ratio 16 : 9) 3840 × 2160/15p (14.
Playback Interface USB HDMI output Wireless Standards Operating frequency Range (line of sight) Data rate Authentication Access protocols NFC Operation Supported languages n Power source Battery AC adapter Tripod socket 126 Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 16 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, bursts shown as key frames or as consecutive pictures, movie and panorama playback, slide show, histogram display, and auto image rotation Hi-Speed USB Type D HDMI connector IEEE 802.
Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5 mm (3.9 × 2.4 × 1.3 in.), excluding projections Weight Approx. 265 g (9.4 oz) with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 231 g (8.2 oz), camera body only Operating environment Temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) Humidity 85% or less (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) guidelines.
n 128 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.
1 NIKKOR VR 10–100mm f/4–5.6 Type 1 mount lens Focal length 10–100 mm Maximum aperture f/4–5.6 Construction 19 elements in 12 groups (including 3 aspherical lens elements, 2 ED lens elements, and HRI lens elements) Angle of view 77°–9° 10 Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) Minimum focus distance • 10 mm focal length: 0.35 m (1.1 ft) from focal plane • 60 mm focal length: 1.0 m (3.3 ft) from focal plane • 100 mm focal length: 0.65 m (2.
A Trademark Information IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries and is used under license. Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. PictBridge logo is a trademark. The microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC logos are trademarks of the SD-3C, LLC.
A Certificates A FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project (http://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. A MIT License (HarfBuzz) Portions of this software are copyright © 2015 The HarfBuzz Project (http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights reserved.
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-EL24 (850 mAh) batteries are given below. • Still images: Approximately 250 shots • Movies: Approximately 60 minutes at 1080/30p Measured according to CIPA standards at 23 ±2 °C (73.4 ±3.
Index Symbols C (Auto mode) ............................. 6, 25 v (Advanced movie mode) .... 7, 38 w (Creative mode) .................... 6, 41 P (Programmed auto) .......................49 S (Shutter-priority auto) ..................50 A (Aperture-priority auto) ...............51 M (Manual) ...........................................52 a (Sports mode) ........................... 6, 53 u (Best moment capture mode) . 7, 55 z (Motion Snapshot mode) ..... 7, 65 0 (HD movie) .............................
Built-in flash ........................................ 77 C Capture NX-D ....................................104 Charging a battery ............................ 18 Clock ...................................................... 23 Close-up ........................................ 30, 43 Command dial ...........2, 28, 49, 50, 52 Connect to smart device ................ 93 Continuous ................................... 53, 73 Creative mode ................................6, 41 Creative palette ................
Night landscape .................................43 Night portrait ......................................43 Nikon Transfer 2 .............................. 106 N-Mark .............................................. 2, 94 NMS ........................................................68 Nostalgic sepia ...................................42 P Playback ................................................28 Pop ..........................................................42 Portrait ......................................
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