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Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
Getting the Most from Your Camera 0 ii Table of Contents 0 iv s Introduction z Taking and Viewing Photographs P Underwater Photography y Recording and Viewing Movies R Other Shooting Modes t More on Photography O Location Data and Other Indicators 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 28 0 50 0 66 0 76 0 87 0 101 0 115 0 126 0 143 0 153 0 174 0 177 0 191 0 201 i
Getting the Most from Your Camera Take photos with the shutter-release button. Photos can be taken in any mode by pressing the shutterrelease button. See page 10 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 28), creative (0 37), and advanced movie (0 66) modes.
Shoot underwater. Attach a special-purpose waterproof lens to take pictures at depths of up to 15 m (49 ft) for as long as 60 minutes at a time. See page 50 for more information. The camera offers the following features that may come in handy during underwater photography: • Compensate for the blue cast in pictures taken under water (0 54). • Distortion control for underwater photographs and movies (0 56). • A built-in flash that can be used for additional lighting under water (0 56).
Table of Contents Getting the Most from Your Camera ......................................... ii For Your Safety.............................................................................. xi Shock-, Water-, and Dust-Proofing .........................................xiv Shock-Proofing .................................................................................... xiv Water- and Dust-Proofing................................................................ xiv Important: Waterproof Lenses .............
Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes........................................... 40 Backlighting........................................................................................... 46 Easy Panorama...................................................................................... 47 Underwater Photography 50 Important: Precautions............................................................... 50 Before Using the Camera Underwater .................................... 51 The Final Check ..........
More on Photography 87 Continuous Mode........................................................................87 Self-Timer Modes.........................................................................89 Exposure Compensation............................................................90 The Built-in Flash .........................................................................92 The C (Action) Button................................................................96 Shooting: Choosing a Shooting Mode ...
Connections 126 Installing the Supplied Software............................................126 System Requirements ......................................................................128 Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer......................130 Transferring Pictures ........................................................................130 Viewing Pictures.................................................................................132 Creating Short Movies ...............................
The Shooting Menu 153 Reset Shooting Options .......................................................... 155 Exposure Mode ......................................................................... 155 Image Quality............................................................................ 156 Image Size.................................................................................. 156 Number of Shots Saved........................................................... 159 Movie Before/After................
The Image Processing Menu 177 Reset Processing Options ........................................................178 White Balance ............................................................................178 Fine-Tuning White Balance............................................................179 Preset Manual .....................................................................................180 ISO Sensitivity ............................................................................
Language ................................................................................... 198 Auto Image Rotation................................................................ 199 Pixel Mapping ........................................................................... 200 Firmware Version ..................................................................... 200 Technical Notes 201 Optional Accessories ............................................................... 201 Non-Waterproof 1 NIKKOR Lenses.
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 Keep out of reach of children. Failure to A Do not leave the product where it will be observe this precaution could result in injury. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this equipment, consult a physician immediately. A Before using the camera underwater, remove straps intended exclusively for use on land. The strap could become wrapped around your throat, causing suffocation or drowning.
A Observe proper precautions when handling A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries. Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. • Do not short or disassemble the battery. • Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
Shock-, Water-, and Dust-Proofing The product conforms to the following standards: Shock-Proofing The camera, with the special-purpose waterproof lens attached, has passed drop tests compliant 1 with MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5: Shock. 2 These inhouse tests do not constitute a blanket guarantee of invulnerability to damage or destruction.
Important: Waterproof Lenses The product is not guaranteed shock-, water-, or dust-proof if the special-purpose waterproof lens is not attached. Before using this product, be sure to read the following sections, together with the instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 xi–xiii) and in “Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions” (0 211–214). Before using the product underwater, read the cautions in “Underwater Photography” (0 50–65).
• Internal parts will be damaged by water and dust. To prevent water entry, do not remove the lens, open the connector or battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, or operate the lens release button or the latches or security locks on the connector and battery-chamber/memory card slot covers with wet hands, when the camera is wet, or in locations exposed to spray, wind, sand or dust. Ensure that memory cards and batteries are dry before insertion.
• The product is not guaranteed waterproof if struck, dropped, or otherwise subjected to strong pressure or violent physical shocks or vibration. If the product does suffer a fall or other physical shock, take it to Nikon-authorized service personnel and have it tested to make sure that it is still waterproof. Note that a fee will be charged for this service. • Damage due to user error is not covered under warranty.
Important: Location Data (GPS/GLONASS) Observe the following precautions when using the location data and track log features: • Track logs: While Yes is selected for Location data > Record location data in the setup menu (0 104), location data will be recorded with all pictures taken and the camera will continue to monitor location data even while off.
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.
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 1 2 3 4 5 18 6 s 15 6 7 8 9 14 17 16 19 20 21 13 12 11 10 1 Movie-record button ............66, 68, 73 2 Shutter-release button .................29, 33, 69, 77, 79, 84 3 Power switch........................................22 Power lamp ..........................................
The Camera Body (Continued) 13 14 15 3 4 5 16 1 2 17 s 6 19 18 20 21 22 7 12 11 10 9 8 1 Flash pop-up button..........................92 13 G (menu) button .......................... 9 2 Monitor ................................. 5, 115, 194 14 Memory card access lamp......... 18, 30 3 W (playback zoom out/thumbnail) 15 K (playback) button............31, 81, 86 button ................................................118 16 J (OK) button ......................................
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. Cradle the lens with your left hand.
The Monitor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 34 33 32 s 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 1 Shooting mode ...................................10 2 Live image control..............................35 Creative mode ....................................37 Best moment capture selection ....................................... 76, 78 Advanced movie selection ........ 66, 72 Exposure mode ................................ 155 3 Flexible program indicator ...............40 4 Flash mode ......................
35 36 37 38 43 39 42 41 s 40 35 HDR ........................................................46 36 Auto distortion control....................161 37 Self-timer ..............................................89 38 Heading 2 ............................................102 39 Virtual horizon 2 ................................102 40 Track log indicator 1, 2 ......................111 41 Satellite signal indicator 1, 2 ...........105 42 Altimeter/depth gauge 2 ................101 43 Altitude/depth 2............
The $ (Display) Button Press $ to cycle through shooting (0 5) and playback (0 115) indicators as shown below.
The Multi Selector The multi selector and J button are used to adjust settings and navigate the camera menus. Multi selector s Settings: & See page 12. Menu navigation: 1 Move cursor up. Select highlighted item. Settings: C View continuous shooting/self-timer menu (0 87, 89). Settings: E View exposure compensation menu (0 90). Menu navigation: 4 Return to previous menu. Menu navigation: 2 Select highlighted item or display sub-menu. Settings: M View flash mode menu (0 92, 93).
The G Button s The shooting mode and most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. Press the G button to display the menu selection dialog shown below, then use the multi selector to highlight the icon for the desired menu and press J. Playback menu (0 143): Adjust playback settings. G button Shooting menu (0 153): Adjust settings for still photography. Shooting mode menu (0 10): Choose a shooting mode. Movie menu (0 174): Adjust movie-recording options.
❚❚ Choosing a Shooting Mode To display the shooting mode menu, press the G button, highlight Shooting mode, and press J. Use the multi selector to highlight a shooting mode and press J to select the highlighted option. Motion Snapshot mode (0 83) s Best moment capture mode (0 76) Auto mode (0 28) Creative mode (0 37) Advanced movie mode (0 66) Options for each mode can be displayed by highlighting the mode and pressing 2. Press 4 to return to the shooting mode menu.
u Best moment capture mode: Choose between slow view and Smart Photo Selector modes (0 76). • Slow view (t) • Smart Photo Selector (y) s C Auto mode: Take photographs using live controls (0 35). • Active D-Lighting (Y) • Background softening (5) • Motion control (6) • Brightness control (E) w Creative mode: Choose a scene (0 37).
v Advanced movie mode: Choose between HD (0 67) and slowmotion movies (0 72). • Programmed auto (P) • Shutter-priority auto (S) • Aperture-priority auto (A) • Manual (M) • Slow motion (y) s A & (Feature) The options for each mode can also be displayed by pressing 1 (&) on the multi selector after selecting the shooting mode. In playback mode, this feature can be used to rate pictures (0 122).
❚❚ Using the Menus Use the multi selector (0 8) to navigate the playback, shooting, movie, image processing, and setup menus. s Multi selector 1 Select an item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight menu items and press 2 to view options for the highlighted item. 2 Select an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired option and press J to select. A Using the Menus The items listed may vary with camera settings. Items displayed in gray are not currently available (0 215).
First Steps 1 Attach the strap. The AN-N1000 strap supplied with the camera is exclusively for use on land. Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets. s Remove the AN-N1000 before using the camera underwater. A hand strap (available separately from third-party suppliers) is recommended to prevent loss when the camera is used underwater. 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.
D The Battery and Charger s Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xi–xiii and 211– 214 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F); failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance.
3 Insert the battery and a memory card. Undo the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover security lock (q) and unlatch (w) and slowly open the cover (e). After checking that they are in the correct orientation, insert the battery and memory card as follows: using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side, slide the battery in until it latches (r), and then slide in the memory card until it clicks into place (t).
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 Batteries and Memory Cards After turning the camera off, confirm that the memory card access lamp (0 3) is off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To remove the battery, first release it by pressing the orange battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow and then remove the battery by hand. To remove a memory card, first press the card in to eject it (q); the card can then be removed by hand (w).
4 Attach the special-purpose waterproof lens. s The camera is used with special-purpose waterproof lenses that attach as shown below (for information on attaching non-waterproof 1 NIKKOR lenses, see page 203). The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR AW 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6.
Check the lens: Remove any dust or other foreign matter from the lens O-ring seal (0 62). Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting marks Place the lens over the O-ring and press it into position s Mounting mark (lens) Rotate the lens as shown until it stops When placing the lens over the O-ring, be careful not to damage the camera or lens; do not use excessive force.
A Detaching the Waterproof Lenses s Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while rotating the lens as shown (w) and then detach the lens from the camera. After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.
5 Turn the camera on. Press the power switch to turn the camera on. The power lamp will briefly light green and the monitor will turn on. Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting. s A Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. The monitor will turn off.
6 Choose a language. A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Use the multi selector and J button (0 8) to choose a language.
7 Set the clock. Use the multi selector and J button (0 8) 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 select year, month, saving time option and press J. or date and press 1 or 3 to change. Press 2 to proceed.
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 25 The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EP-5C power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 208). Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month.
8 Read the instructions on keeping your camera watertight. Once the clock is set, the camera will display a series of messages on maintaining a watertight seal, which you are encouraged to read before using the camera for the first time. Press 4 or 2 to scroll through the messages. To exit, press J when the last message is displayed. s A Note If you remove and reinsert the battery, the first of these messages may be displayed again for a few seconds.
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 s Description Battery fully charged or partially discharged; NO ICON level shown by L or K icon in detailed display (0 7). 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.
zTaking and Viewing Photographs The camera gives you a choice of auto mode for “point-andshoot” photography that leaves the camera in charge of choosing settings, creative mode, which lets you adjust settings according to your subject or creative intent, and a variety of other modes for hard-to-time shots or to capture the emotion surrounding special moments.
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 4 Frame the photograph. Position your subject in the center of the frame. 5 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (0 172) may light to assist the focus operation.
6 Shoot. 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 to view additional pictures. To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutterrelease button halfway. A The C Button During playback, you can also select pictures for display by holding the C button, tilting the camera left or right to highlight the desired image, and then releasing the button to display the highlighted picture full frame (0 97).
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 (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out). Zoom in Zoom out z Zoom ring A Face Priority The camera detects and focuses on portrait subjects (face priority).
Live Image Control z Live image controls let you adjust settings without leaving the shooting display, allowing you to preview how the changes will affect your photographs. To view the live image controls available in auto mode, press 1 (&). Highlight a control and press J to select, then press 1 or 3 to adjust the control and press J to return to shooting mode. To cancel the control, press 1 (&) again. 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 Freeze motion Blur motion Brightness control: Make pictures brighter or darker. Brighter Darker Brighter z Darker D Live Image Control Continuous shooting is not available (0 87) and the built-in flash can not be used when live image control is in effect. Pressing the movierecord button cancels live image control.
Choosing a Creative Mode Choose creative mode to match settings to the subject or situation, take photos using special effects, or control shutter speed and aperture. 1 Select w mode. z Press the G button to display the menus. Select Shooting mode, then highlight w (creative mode) and press J (0 10). 2 Choose a scene. Press 1 (&) and highlight a scene using the multi selector (0 38). Press J to select the highlighted scene. Your selection is indicated by an icon in the display.
Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation Choose a creative mode according to the subject or situation: Option Description The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure (0 40). Recommended for snapshots Programmed auto (P) and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings. You choose the shutter speed; the camera selects an Shutter-priority auto aperture for best results (0 41). Use to freeze or blur (S) motion.
Option z Description Capture background lighting in portraits taken at night or under low light. Each time the shutterrelease button is fully pressed, the camera takes a series of shots, some with the flash and some without, and combines them; during processing, a message is displayed and no pictures can be taken. Raise Night portrait (o) the built-in flash before shooting; no photograph will be taken if the flash is not raised.
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. z Fast shutter speed (1/1600 s) Slow shutter speed (1 s) Choosing a Shutter Speed Use the X and W buttons to choose from W button 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. z Choosing Shutter Speed and Aperture Adjust shutter speed and aperture with reference to the exposure indicator (see below). Press 2 to highlight shutter speed or aperture and use the X and W W button buttons to choose a value, then repeat for the remaining item. Press X for faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures (higher f-numbers), W for slower shutter speeds and larger apertures (lower fnumbers).
A The Exposure Indicator When shutter speeds other than “Bulb” are selected, the exposure indicator shows whether the photograph would be underor over-exposed at current settings. Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV z ❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) Select a shutter speed of “Bulb” for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. The shutter remains open while the shutterrelease button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod.
2 Choose a shutter speed of “Bulb”. Press 2 to highlight shutter speed and press the W button to select “Bulb”. W button z 3 Open the shutter. After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the exposure is complete. 4 Close the shutter. Take your finger off the shutter-release button. Shooting ends automatically after about two minutes. Note that some time may be required to record long exposures.
Backlighting The method used to capture details in shaded areas of back-lit subjects depends on the option selected for HDR in the shooting menu (0 153). Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR (high dynamic range); Z appears in the display. Each time the shutterrelease 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.
Easy Panorama Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas. During shooting, the camera focuses using auto-area AF (0 170); face detection (0 34) is not available. Exposure compensation (0 90) can be used, but the built-in flash 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. 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. 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 31). 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 49 Description Pause playback.
PUnderwater Photography With a special-purpose waterproof lens attached, the camera can be used at depths of up to 15 m (49 ft) for as long as 60 minutes at a time. Before using the camera under water, be sure that you have read and understood the instructions in this section and have removed straps intended exclusively for use on land (hand straps, available separately from third-party suppliers, are recommended to prevent loss during underwater use).
P • Do not expose the camera to water colder than 0 °C (32 °F) or warmer than 40 °C (104 °F). Do not take into hot springs or baths. • Do not dive into the water with the camera, drop it, place it under heavy objects, or otherwise subject it to violent shocks or excessive physical pressure or force. The camera may deform and become vulnerable to leaks under excessive external pressure.
Have you inserted the battery and memory card (0 16)? To prevent water entry and other damage, remove any sand, dust, hair, and foreign objects from under the connector and battery-chamber/ memory card slot covers, and use a blower or cotton swab to remove foreign objects from inside the camera (when using a cotton swab, be sure not to leave any threads behind). If the watertight channel is cracked, deformed, or damaged, consult a Nikon-authorized service representative.
The Final Check P After going through the pre-shooting checklist on page 51 and confirming that the special-purpose waterproof lens is attached and the connector and batterychamber/memory card slot covers are closed and secure, immerse the camera in fresh water, turn it on, and test the zoom ring and camera controls to ensure that they operate normally and that the camera does not leak.
Taking Pictures Underwater Follow steps below to take pictures in “Underwater” mode (0 55). 1 Turn the camera on. Press the power switch to turn the camera on. 2 Select w mode. P Press the G button to display the menus, then select Shooting mode, highlight w (creative mode), and press J (0 10). 3 Select Underwater. Press 1 (&) to display the creative menu. Highlight Underwater and press J to display underwater processing options.
4 Choose an option. P Highlight one of the following options and press J to select the highlighted option and return to the shooting display. • 4 Standard: Standard processing for balanced results when shooting along the shore or in shallow water. • 5 Scuba: Vivid colors for deeper waters. • 6 Close up: Enhanced contrast for underwater close-ups. 5 Take pictures. To take photographs, press the shut- Shutter-release button ter-release button halfway to focus and the rest of the way down to shoot.
Tips and Tricks for Underwater Photography The following features may come in handy when you are taking pictures underwater. Auto Distortion Control To control distortion when shooting underwater, select On (underwater) for Auto distortion control in the shooting menu (0 161). This option is only available when a special-purpose underwater lens is attached. P The Built-in Flash To raise the flash for use underwater, press the flash pop-up button (0 92).
The Depth Gauge Using the depth gauge, you can view your depth during shooting or include the depth in the photo info recorded when a picture is taken. Set the gauge to zero before entering the water (0 59). ❚❚ Viewing Depth 1 Select Record location data. P In the setup menu, select Location data, then highlight Record location data and press 2. 2 Select Yes. Highlight Yes and press J. 3 Select Altimeter/depth gauge.
4 Select Depth gauge. Highlight Depth gauge and press J. 5 Exit the menus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit the menus. P 6 Display the depth gauge. Press the $ button to display the depth gauge (0 7). A The Depth Gauge The camera depth gauge is not intended as a replacement for specialized diving gauges; the depths shown are approximations only. The display will not show depths over 20 m (65.6 ft); depths over 15 m (49 ft) are shown in red.
❚❚ Setting the Depth Gauge to Zero Follow the steps below to set the depth gauge to zero. 1 Select Alt./depth correction. In the setup menu, select Altitude/ depth options, then highlight Alt./ depth correction and press 2. P 2 Select Correct manually. Highlight Correct manually and press 2. 3 Set the depth gauge to zero. Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits and press 1 or 3 to change. Press J when changes are complete. A See Also For information on altitude and depth options, see page 196.
After Using the Camera Underwater The camera and lens should be cleaned within 60 minutes of underwater use. Leaving the lens attached, immerse the camera in fresh water to remove salt and other foreign matter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage, discoloration, corrosion, offensive odors, or vulnerability to leaks.
3 Clean the zoom ring and camera controls. Being careful not to touch the lens release button or the latches or security locks on the connector and batterychamber/memory card slot covers, press the flash pop-up button to raise the built-in flash and gently move the camera side to side, then operate the lens zoom ring and each of the remaining camera controls a few times to remove salt and other foreign objects. P 4 Wipe dry. Dry the camera and lens barrel with a soft, dry cloth.
To prevent water falling into the camera when the covers are opened, hold the camera so that the covers open downwards. 7 Remove the lens. After confirming that the lens and camera are dry, detach the lens and gently wipe the lens O-ring seal with a soft, dry cloth to remove any foreign objects. Note that there may still be water between the camera and the lens; to prevent water falling onto the dust shield or lens when the lens is detached, keep the camera flat and remove the lens slowly.
2 Wash the O-ring. Wash the O-ring thoroughly in fresh water and dry thoroughly. Do not use benzene, thinner, alcohol, soap, neutral detergents, or other cleaning products, as these could damage or weaken the O-ring. 3 Inspect the O-ring. P Remove any foreign matter with a soft, dry cloth, taking care not to leave tissue or threads on the O-ring. Gently bend the O-ring to check for cracking or other damage. 4 Inspect the O-ring guide.
6 Re-insert the O-ring. After making sure that O-ring and guide are free of foreign objects, place the O-ring so that it runs evenly at the same level all the way round the Oring guide, without undue stretching and without protruding from the guide. D O-Rings The O-ring requires periodic replacement. Replace the O-ring immediately if it is damaged, cracked, warped, or has lost its elasticity.
D Maintenance P Observe the following precautions when cleaning the camera and lens after underwater use. • Never remove the lens or open the connector or battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover under water.
yRecording and Viewing Movies The camera can record high-definition (HD) movies with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 and slow-motion movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3. Movie recording is available in the shooting modes listed below (movie recording is not available in best moment capture and Motion Snapshot modes; 0 76, 83).
Recording HD Movies Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. 1 Turn the camera on. Press the power switch to turn the camera on. 2 Frame the opening shot. y 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.
3 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to begin recording. A recording indicator, the time elapsed, and the time available are displayed while recording is in progress. A Audio Recording Movie-record button Be careful not to cover the microphone and note that the built-in microphone Recording indicator/ may record sounds made by the camera Time elapsed or lens; these noises may sound louder under water.
Taking Photographs During HD Movie Recording Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a photograph without interrupting HD movie recording. Photographs taken during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 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 movies.
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 31). Press J to start playback. Movie playback indicator/ Current position/total length 1 icon/Length Guide Volume The following operations can be performed: To Use Description Pause Play Pause playback. Resume playback when the movie is paused or during rewind/advance. Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. Speed increases with each press, from 2× to 4× to 8× to 16×.
A The C Button During movie playback and when playback is paused, you can advance and rewind by holding the C button and tilting the camera left or right (0 97). Deleting Movies y 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.
Recording Slow-Motion Movies Silent slow-motion movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3 can be recorded by pressing 1 (&) in advanced movie mode and selecting y Slow motion. Slow-motion movies are recorded at 400 fps and play back at about 30 fps. 1 Select v mode. Press the G button to display the menus, then select Shooting mode, highlight v (Advanced movie), and press J (0 10). 2 Select Slow motion. y Press 1 (&), then highlight Slow motion and press J. 3 Frame the opening shot.
4 Focus. Focus area 5 Start recording. y Press the movie-record button to begin recording. A recording indicator, the time elapsed, and the time available are displayed while recording is in progress. The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the display; face detection (0 34) is not Movie-record button available and focus and exposure can Recording indicator/ not be adjusted.
6 End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached, the memory card is full, the lens is removed, or the camera becomes hot (0 xxii). Movie-record button A Maximum Length Up to 3 seconds of footage can be recorded; note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 206).
D Recording Movies Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the display and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame (flicker and banding can be reduced in HD movies by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply as described on page 197, but note that the slowest shutter speed available is 1/100 s at 50 Hz, 1/60 s at 60 Hz; flicker redu
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 83). u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture) View scenes in slow motion and choose the moment you want to keep (slow view) or let the camera choose the best shot (Smart Photo Selector).
3 Frame the photograph. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame. 4 Press the shutter-release button halfway. R The camera will focus and then, over a span of about 1.3 s, record 20 frames to a temporary memory buffer, and then slowly play them back in a conProgress indicator tinuous loop while the shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway. A & icon is displayed in the monitor.
Letting the Camera Choose the Moment (Smart Photo Selector) Choose Smart Photo Selector mode to let the camera help you take photos that capture a fleeting expression on the face of a portrait subject or other hard-to-time shots such as group photos in party scenes. Each time the shutter is released, the camera automatically selects the best shot and a number of best shot candidates based on composition and motion.
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 29). 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.
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 Do not delete the “NCSPSLST.LST” file from the “NCFL” folder on the memory card or change the file names of images taken with the Smart Photo Selector.
R 81 ❚❚ 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 31; 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; playback is accompanied by a background track about 10 s long. R 1 Select z mode.
3 Begin buffering. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 29). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buffer. 4 Shoot. 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.
❚❚ Choosing a Theme To choose the background music for the movie, press 1 (&) and use the multi selector and J button to select from Beauty, Waves, Relaxation, and Tenderness. To play the background music for the highlighted theme, press $ and use the X and W buttons to raise and lower volume. R $ button A Motion Snapshot Mode Live audio is not recorded. Movies can not be recorded using the movie-record button and the flash can not be used.
Viewing Motion Snapshots Press K and use the multi selector to display a Motion Snapshot (0 31; 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; the background track plays for about 10 s (to choose a new background track, use the Change theme option in the playback menu; 0 152). To view the movie portions of all Motion Snapshots, press 3 (0 123).
tMore on Photography This section describes other features you can use when taking pictures. Continuous Mode In continuous (burst) mode, the camera takes pictures while 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 a frame rate. t Highlight the desired frame rate and press J.
D Continuous Mode The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst varies with the release mode. At frame rates of 30 and 60 fps, the maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst is 20. The built-in flash can be used when 5 fps is selected, but only one picture will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed; at settings of 15, 30, and 60 fps, the built-in flash will not fire.
Self-Timer Modes The self-timer is used to delay shutter release until 10, 5, 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 the desired self-timer option. Use the multi selector to highlight E 10 s, E 5 s, or E 2 s and press J. t 3 Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 4 Frame the photograph and shoot.
Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released. Turning the camera off cancels the self-timer. A Movie Mode In self-timer mode, start and stop the timer by pressing the movierecord button instead of the shutter-release button. A Raising the Flash If additional lighting is required, press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash before shooting.
1 Display exposure compensation options. 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. t Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0.
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. 1 Raise the flash. Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash. Flash pop-up button 2 Choose a flash mode (0 93). 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.
t ❚❚ Flash Modes The options available vary with the shooting mode. • 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.” Not available in 4 (underwater; 5, 6) mode. • NYp (red-eye reduction + 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 Preventing the Built-in Flash from Firing Lowering the flash prevents it firing.
A Using the Built-in Flash The built-in flash can not be used with live image control (0 35) and will not fire during continuous shooting at frame advance rates faster than 5 fps (0 87) or when On is selected for HDR in the shooting menu (0 46). 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.
The C (Action) Button Some operations can be performed by keeping the C button pressed and tilting the camera left or right. Shooting: Choosing a Shooting Mode While the view through the lens is displayed, you can choose the shooting mode by pressing the C button, tilting the camera left or right to highlight the desired mode, and releasing the button to select the highlighted option.
Playback: Scrolling Through Pictures During playback, you can choose the picture displayed by pressing the C button, tilting the camera left or right, and releasing the button to display the selected picture full frame (in thumbnail playback, the camera will display and scroll through pictures full frame while the C button is pressed, and then when the button is released return to thumbnail playback with the selected picture highlighted).
Menus: Outdoor Display When menus are displayed, you can toggle the outdoor display on or off by pressing the C button, tilting the camera left or right, and releasing the button to select the current mode. Enabling the outdoor display makes the display easier to read outdoors or wherever ambient lighting is bright by setting the Display brightness and High contrast display options in the Display menu to Hi and On, respectively (0 194), but also increases the drain on the battery.
The WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter Attach an optional WU-1b wireless mobile adapter to the camera USB connector to copy images to, or control the camera from, smartphone or tablet devices running the Wireless Mobile Utility app. 1 Connect the WU-1b. After removing the rubber cap from the WU-1b USB connector, turn the camera off, then unlock (q), unlatch (w), and open (e) the connector cover and attach the adapter to the camera USB connector. t 2 Activate the adapter.
3 Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device. 4 Take pictures remotely. Once a wireless connection is established, the smart device will display the view through the camera lens; the camera will display a message stating that a wireless connection is active. D Wireless Networks Camera settings can not be adjusted while the camera is connected to a wireless network. To end the connection, press the G button.
OLocation Data and Other Indicators The camera is equipped with a built-in virtual horizon display and altimeter/depth gauge, electronic compass, and location data (GPS/GLONASS) functions that can be used to create logs tracking depth or position. The information shown below can be displayed by pressing the $ button in the detailed shooting info display (0 7).
A Heading Except when the camera is oriented with the lens pointing directly upward, the heading provided by the built-in electronic compass is recorded with all pictures taken with 1 NIKKOR AW 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6 and 1 NIKKOR AW 10mm f/2.8 lenses. Headings are approximations only and are not intended for navigation: accuracy drops with other lenses and may be affected by the presence of magnets, metal objects, electronic equipment, and power lines.
Altitude and Depth Depending on the option selected for Altitude/depth options > Altimeter/depth gauge in the setup menu (0 196), the camera displays and records either altitude or depth when Yes is selected for Location data > Record location data (0 104). Altitude Depth Altimeter Depth gauge The altimeter can show altitudes from 500 m (1640 ft) below sea level to 4500 m (14,760 ft) above, the depth gauge depths up to 20 m (65.6 ft).
Location Data The photo information embedded in pictures taken while the location data function is enabled will contain a record of the camera’s current position (latitude, longitude, and altitude or depth) and the current time (UTC), obtained from satellite navigation systems (GPS/GLONASS) by the built-in location data unit and altimeter/depth gauge.
3 Select Yes. Highlight Yes and press J to enable the camera’s built-in location data unit. The camera will begin receiving location data from navigation satellites. 4 Check satellite signal strength. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit the menus and check satellite signal status in the shooting info display. Location will only be recorded if the camera is receiving signals from at least three satellites. 5 Take pictures.
D Location Data Before using the location data function, read the warnings on page xviii. Local geographic and atmospheric conditions may prevent or delay the acquisition of location data. The camera may be unable to receive location data or may report its location incorrectly indoors, underground, under water, or in metal containers or the vicinity of high-voltage transmission lines, large structures, trees, or other objects that block or reflect satellite signals.
Location Data Options O 107 The Location data item in the setup menu provides access to the following options: • Record location data: Select Yes to record the current position when a picture is taken (0 104). Latitude and longitude are provided by the camera’s location data function, and altitude or depth by the altimeter/depth gauge.
❚❚ Updating the A-GPS File Using assisted GPS (A-GPS or aGPS) files reduces the time needed for the built-in location data unit to determine the current position. Assisted GPS files can be updated as described below. 1 Download the latest assisted GPS file. Download the current assisted GPS file from the following URL: http://nikonimglib.com/agps3/ 2 Copy the file to the memory card.
6 Update the data. Highlight Yes and press J to update the assisted GPS file. The update takes about two minutes. D Expiry Date Assisted GPS files remain valid for about two weeks after download and can not be used after their expiry date (an error message will be displayed if you attempt to use an out-of-date file). To view the expiry date for the current assisted GPS file, select Location data > Position (0 107).
Track Logs The camera can create logs tracking either position or depth. Data are recorded automatically at preset intervals and saved to track log files stored separately from the pictures taken with the camera. The supplied ViewNX 2 software can then be used to view the track on a map (0 133).
3 Choose how often data are recorded. Highlight the desired log interval and press J. 4 Choose the log length. To choose the length of time over which data will be logged, highlight the desired option and press J to start the log (note that the options available for position and depth logs differ). The camera will continue to log the position or depth at the selected interval even when off; when the camera is on, a 0 (1) icon appears in the display. O 5 End the log.
D Logs Logs can only be created if the camera clock is set. When tracking is active, the camera continues to monitor its position or depth even when off; tracking only ends when the specified log length is reached, the battery is exhausted or removed, End log > Erase log is selected for Create log in the setup menu, or No is selected for Location data > Record location data in the setup menu (note that no data will be added to location data logs while the camera is unable to receive location data).
Deleting Logs Follow the steps below to delete logs from the memory card when they are no longer needed. 1 Select Delete log. In the setup menu, highlight Delete log and press 2. 2 Select a log type. O Highlight one of the following options and press J. • Select location data log: Delete a selected location data log. • Select depth log: Delete a selected depth log. • All logs: Delete all location data and depth logs (proceed to Step 4). 3 Select a log. Highlight a log and press J. 4 Delete the log.
Calibrating the Electronic Compass If the electronic compass does not give the correct heading, calibrate it as described below. The lens must be attached when the compass is calibrated. 1 Select Compass correction. In the setup menu, highlight Compass correction and press 2. 2 Calibrate the compass. Move the camera in a figure eight while rotating it as shown below. O The setup menu will be displayed when calibration is complete. If calibration fails, the message shown at right will be displayed.
IMore on Playback Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback (0 31). The information displayed can be selected by pressing the $ button to cycle through the simple photo info, detailed photo info, and image only displays as described on page 7. $ button ❚❚ Simple Photo Info 1 2 3 4 5 1 14 2 3 4 5 16 13 17 18 16 17 18 15 12 11 6 10 I 115 9 8 7 12 11 6 10 9 8 7 Still images Movies 1 Shooting mode 2 Protect status...................
❚❚ Detailed Photo Info 1 2 3 4 29 31 5 16 15 14 13 12 7 8 9 11 10 6 28 17 18 19 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 Still images 1 2 30 4 5 3 6 28 13 12 26 25 14 27 17 24 23 22 21 20 Movies 1 Shooting mode 2 Frame number/total number of images 3 Protect status.....................................146 4 Camera name 5 Retouch indicator ...........147, 148, 149 Movie edit indicator.........................150 6 Histogram showing distribution of tones in image .................................
A Folder and File Numbers Photographs are stored as files with names containing a four-digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera. These in turn are stored in folders containing up to 999 images. A new folder is created automatically file numbering reaches 9999 or the number of images in the current folder reaches 999.
Thumbnail Playback To view pictures in “contact sheets” of 4, 9, or 72 images, press the W button when a picture is displayed full frame. The following operations can be performed: To Use Display more images W Description Press the W button to increase the number of images displayed from 1 to 4, from 4 to 9, or from 9 to 72. To view images taken on selected dates (0 119), press the W button when 72 images are displayed.
Calendar Playback To view pictures taken on a selected date, press the W button when 72 pictures are displayed (0 118). The following operations can be performed: To Use Display calendar W Exit to thumbnail playback Description To view the calendar, press the W button when 72 images are displayed (0 118). To return to the 72-image display, press the X button when the calendar is displayed. X Use multi selector to highlight date in calendar display.
Playback Zoom To zoom in on a photograph, display it full frame and press the X button. Playback zoom is not available with movies or Motion Snapshots. The following operations can be performed: To Use Zoom in X Zoom out W View other areas of image View faces Exit zoom J Description Press X to zoom in, W 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 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 Rate the picture. Press 1 (&) to view the rating display and then press X or W to choose a rating. Choose from ratings of zero to five stars, or select ) to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion.
Slide Shows To view a slide show of the pictures on the memory card, press the G button, select Slide show in the playback menu, and follow the steps below. G button 1 Select the type of image used in the show. Highlight the desired option and press J. Display all the images on the memory card. Display still images only. Images taken using Easy Still images panorama will be displayed in panorama mode (0 49).
2 Adjust display times and choose a background track. Adjust the following options: Frame interval Choose how long each still image is displayed. Choose how much of each movie is played back before the next slide is displayed. Choose Same as Movie playback frame interval to display the next slide after the time time selected for Frame interval, No limit to play back the entire movie before displaying the next slide.
3 Select Start. Highlight Start and press J to start the slide show. The following operations can be performed while a slide show is in progress: To Use I 125 Description Press 4 to return to the previous frame, 2 to skip to the next frame. Skip back/skip ahead Pause/resume J Adjust volume X/W Exit to playback mode K Pause the show. To resume, highlight Resume and press J. Press X to increase volume, W to decrease. 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 pictures and creating short movies. Before installing the software, confirm that your system meets the requirements on page 128. 1 Launch the installer. Start the computer, insert q Select region (if required) the ViewNX 2/Short Movie Creator installer CD, and launch the installer.
3 Exit the installer. Click Yes (Windows) or OK (Mac OS) when installation is complete. Windows Mac OS Click Yes Click OK The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 • Short Movie Creator 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.
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.
The system requirements for Short Movie Creator are: Windows 2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better Pre-installed versions of Windows 8, Windows 7, OS Windows Vista, and Windows XP; note that 64-bit versions of Windows XP are not supported 1.
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. Unlock (q), unlatch (w), and open (e) the connector cover and then 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 OS: 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. ❚❚ Creating Short Movies Use the Short Movie Creator to create short movies combining photos, music, Motion Snapshots, and movie footag e (0 134).
❚❚ Viewing Location Data To view the locations where pictures were taken (0 104) or map track logs (0 110), click the Map button in the ViewNX 2 toolbar. A For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2.
Creating Short Movies Use the supplied Short Movie Creator software to create movies combining photographs with Motion Snapshots, movies, and music. 1 Transfer pictures. Transfer pictures as described on page 130. 2 Select components. Select pictures in ViewNX 2. 3 Start Short Movie Creator. Click the Shor t Movie Creator button in ViewNX 2.
5 Save the movie. Click Create Movie. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; select one of the following options and click Create. • Save file: Save the movie to a folder on the computer. • Save to Camera (memory card): Save the movie to a memory card so that it can later be played back on the camera. To use this option, you will first need to insert a memory card that has been formatted in the camera (0 193) into a card reader or card slot.
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 C mini-pin High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from third-party suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices.
4 Turn the camera on. Turn the camera on; the camera monitor will remain off and the camera shooting mode display will appear on the HD device. Pictures can be played back using camera controls as described elsewhere in this manual; note that the edges of images may not be visible in the display. 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.
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 and open the connector cover. Turn the camera off and unlock (q), unlatch (w), and open (e) the connector cover. 2 Connect the USB cable. Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle.
Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 Select a picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X button to zoom in on the current frame (0 120; press the W button to exit zoom). To view nine pictures at a time, press the W button when a picture is displayed full frame. Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to highlight pictures, or press the X button to display the highlighted picture full frame. 2 Adjust print options. Press J to display PictBridge print options (0 141).
Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 138). 2 Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Select images for printing: Select pictures for printing. • Print DPOF print order: Print an existing print order created with the DPOF print order option in the playback menu (0 142). The current print order will be displayed in Step 3.
5 Start printing. Highlight Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J again. A Errors See page 228 for information on what to do if an error occurs during printing. A PictBridge Print Options Q 141 Highlight a page size (only sizes supported by the current Page printer are listed) and press J to select and exit to the previous size menu (to print at the default page size for the current printer, select Use printer settings).
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 to highlight pictures (0 145). 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: Option Delete Description Delete multiple images. Slide show View movies and photos in a slide show. Choose whether pictures are displayed after shooting. Rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) Rotate tall pictures for display during playback. DPOF print Create digital “print orders”. order Protect pictures from accidental Protect deletion. Rating Rate pictures.
Option Description Create cropped copies of selected pictures. Choose whether 4 and 2 can be Faceused during playback zoom priority (0 120) to select faces detected zoom with face priority. Create copies of movies from which Edit movie unwanted footage has been trimmed. Change Change the themes for existing theme Motion Snapshots.
Selecting Multiple Images Choosing the options listed below displays an image selection dialog. Press 4 or 2 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.
D-Lighting Applied to selected images, D-Lighting creates copies that have been processed to brighten shadows. Use to retouch dark or backlit photographs. Before After Press 4 or 2 to highlight an image (0 145) and press J to display the options shown at right. Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed (the effect can be previewed in the display) and press J to create a retouched copy.
Resize Create small copies of selected photographs. Select Choose size and choose a size from 1280×856; 1.1M (1280 × 856 pixels), 960×640; 0.6 M (960 × 640 pixels), and 640×424; 0.3M (640 × 424 pixels), and then choose Select images. Press 4 or 2 to highlight pictures (0 145) and press 1 or 3 to select or deselect. When the selection is complete, press J to display a confirmation dialog and select Yes to save the resized copies. D Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available with resized copies.
Crop Create a cropped copy of selected photographs. Select images Aspect ratio To select an image for trimming, choose Select images, highlight a picture (0 145), and press J. Choose from aspect ratios of 3 : 2, 4 : 3, 1 : 1, and 16 : 9. The selected image will be displayed with a default crop of the selected aspect ratio shown in yellow. Use the controls below to size and position the crop and save the copy. Use Description Decrease crop size To W Press the W button to decrease the size of the crop.
Face-Priority Zoom If On is selected, 4 and 2 can be used during playback zoom to select faces detected with face priority. If Off is selected, 4 and 2 can be used with 1 and 3 to scroll the display. 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.
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 70; 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.
Change Theme Assign existing Motion Snapshots new themes (NMS-format files only; Motion Snapshots created with MOV file selected for File format in the shooting menu can not be assigned new themes). Choose from Beauty, Waves, Relaxation, Tenderness, and None. Highlight a Motion Snapshot and press J to display a list of themes (to play a theme, highlight it and press the $ button; volume can be raised or lowered by pressing the X or W button). Highlight the new theme and 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 default options values. Choose how the camera sets Exposure shutter speed and aperture in mode Motion Snapshot mode (0 83). Choose a file format and Image quality compression ratio. Image size Choose the number of shots selected by the Smart Photo Selector (0 78).
Option Description Choose whether the camera corrects barrel and pin-cushion Auto distortion distortion (also applies during control underwater shooting with special-purpose waterproof lenses; 0 56). Choose a color space for new Color space pictures. Active Avoid loss of detail in highlights D-Lighting and shadows. Enhance detail in highlights and shadows when photographing HDR high-contrast scenes with Backlighting selected in creative mode. Long exposure Reduce noise in long timeNR exposures.
Reset Shooting Options Select Yes to reset the options in the shooting menu and other shooting settings to default values (0 153, 219). Exposure Mode The options in the exposure mode menu offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture in Motion Snapshot mode (0 83). 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 33).
Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio for photographs. Option File type NEF (RAW) NEF JPEG fine JPEG normal JPEG JPEG basic NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine NEF/ JPEG Description Compressed 12-bit raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card. White balance, contrast, and other settings can be adjusted on a computer after shooting. Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 4 (fine quality).
❚❚ Panoramas The following options are available when Easy panorama is selected in creative mode. Option A B Normal panorama Wide panorama Size (pixels) 1 Camera panned horizontally: 4800 × 920 Camera panned vertically: 1536 × 4800 Camera panned horizontally: 9600 × 920 Camera panned vertically: 1536 × 9600 Approximate print size at 300 dpi (cm/in.) 2 40.6 × 7.8/16.0 × 3.0 13.0 × 40.6/5.1 × 16.0 81.3 × 7.8/32.0 × 3.1 13.0 × 81.3/5.1 × 32.
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; 0 202) 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.
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 83). 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 83). Motion Snapshots are recorded as a 4 s MOV file and a JPEG NMS files image. Motion Snapshots can only be viewed on the camera or using ViewNX 2 (0 128). Motion Snapshots are recorded as a 10 s MOV file that can be viewed in a variety of computer applications. The Motion SnapMOV file shot is not displayed automatically when shooting ends (0 84); for information on viewing Motion Snapshot movies, see page 70.
Auto Distortion Control Reduce distortion caused by the optical characteristics of the lens. The options available depend on the type of lens attached. The following options are available with special-purpose waterproof lenses: On (above water) On (underwater) Off Reduce barrel distortion in pictures taken with wide-angle lenses and pin-cushion distortion in pictures taken with long lenses. Reduce pin-cushion distortion in pictures taken underwater (0 56). Auto distortion control off.
Color Space The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose sRGB for general-purpose printing and display; Adobe RGB, with its broader gamut of colors, is more suited to shots destined for professional publication and commercial printing. A Adobe RGB For accurate color reproduction, Adobe RGB images require applications, displays, and printers that support color management.
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 (0 160). 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.
Electronic VR Select On to enable electronic vibration reduction while recording Motion Snapshots. 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 and that the edges of the image will be cropped out when On is selected. Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses.
A Focus Mode The options available vary as shown below. Menu Shooting Movies Focus mode AF-A (default), AF-S, AF-C, MF P Programmed auto, S Shutterpriority auto, A Aperture-priority AF-F (default), AF-S, MF auto, M Manual y Slow motion AF-S (default), MF A See Also See page 194 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 (0 168) or use focus lock (0 171) 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. Highlight Manual focus in the focus mode menu (0 165) and press 2. 2 Choose a magnification. Highlight an option and press J. Choose from 10× zoom, 5× zoom, 2× zoom, and 1× zoom (zoom off ). 3 Display the manual focus guides.
4 Focus. Use the X and W buttons to focus. W button Press X to increase the focus distance, W to decrease. 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. X button Focus indicator Navigation window A Focal Plane Position Approx.
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus area for autofocus is selected. e Auto-area c Singlepoint * Singlec point (center) 9 Subject tracking * 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 focus area over your subject and press J; the camera focuses on the subject in the Focus area selected focus area only. Use with stationary subjects.
Focus Lock When Single AF is selected for Focus mode (0 165), 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 (0 167), you can also focus on another subject at the same distance and then use focus lock to recompose the photograph.
Face-Priority Choose On to enable face priority (0 34). 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 (0 165) or single AF is selected in AF-A, and • Auto-area, Single-point, or Singlepoint (center) is selected for AF-area mode (0 170).
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 (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.
(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 Description Reset movie menu options to their default values. Choose a frame rate for slowFrame rate motion movies (0 72). Choose HD movie frame size Movie settings and frame rate (0 67). Choose how the camera Metering meters exposure. Movie sound options Choose sound recording options. Adjust settings for 1 NIKKOR lenses with vibration reduction.
Reset Movie Options Select Yes to reset the options in the movie menu to default values (0 174). Frame Rate Choose a frame rate for slow-motion movies (0 72). The faster the frame rate, the smaller the frame size. Option 400 fps 1200 fps Frame size (pixels) 640 × 240 320 × 120 Bit rate (approx.) 2 Mbps 1 Mbps Maximum length Maximum length (shooting) (playback) * 3 seconds 40 seconds 3 seconds 2 minutes * All figures are approximate. Slow-motion movies will play back over a period of about 13.
A Photo Frame Size Photographs recorded by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 3 : 2. The frame size varies with the option selected for Movie settings: • 1080/60i and 1080/30p: 4608 × 3072 pixels • 720/60p and 720/30p: 1280 × 856 pixels A See Also For information on the total length of movies that can be stored on the memory card, see page 222. Movie Sound Options Adjust movie sound recording settings for the built-in microphone.
)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 ) 177 Description Default 0 Reset image processing options to their default values. — 178 Auto 178 Auto (160–3200) 183 Standard 184 — 188 On 190 Adjust settings for different types of lighting.
Reset Processing Options Select Yes to reset the options in the image processing menu to default values (0 177). 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 Y Underwater J I H N G M L Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Preset manual Automatic white balance adjustment.
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 shutterrelease 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 (0 195; 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 186 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 g 191 Description Reset setup menu options Reset setup options 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. Adjust display brightness Display and contrast or view or hide a framing grid. Choose the sounds made Sound settings during shooting.
Option Description Default Log location and depth in Create log files saved to the memory — card. Delete logs from the mem— Delete log ory card. Calibrate the built-in elecCompass correction — tronic compass. Choose whether the camAltimeter/depth gauge: Altitude/depth era reports altitude or Altimeter options depth; calibrate the altimAltitude/Depth Units: m eter or depth gauge.
Reset Setup Options Select Yes to reset all setup menu options other than Flicker reduction, Time zone and date, and Language to default values. 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 (0 130). To exit without formatting the memory card, highlight No and press J.
Display Adjust the following display options. Display Brightness Press 1 or 3 to choose a value for monitor brightness. Choose higher values to brighten the display and lower values to make the display darker. Hi (maximum brightness) is automatically selected in outdoor mode (0 98). High Contrast Display Select On to increase display contrast, making the display easier to read in sunlight or under bright lights. On is automatically selected in outdoor mode (0 98).
Auto Power Off Choose how long the display remains on when no operations are per formed (0 22). Choose shorter delays to reduce the drain on the battery. Once the display has turned off, it can be reactivated by pressing the shutter-release button. A Location Data > Auto Power Off If Disable is selected for Location data > Auto power off, the display will remain on indefinitely while the location data function is enabled (0 107).
Altitude/Depth Options Adjust settings for the altimeter and depth gauge. Altimeter/Depth Gauge Choose whether the display shows the altitude or depth (0 57, 103). Altitude/Depth Correction Select Alt./depth correction to correct altitude or depth using one of the following methods (corrected values are indicated by an asterisk). Correct manually Use location data Enter a manual altitude or depth correction. Press 4 or 2 to highlight digits and 1 or 3 to change. Press J to save changes and exit.
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. A Flicker Reduction If you are unsure as to the frequency of the local power supply, test both options and choose the one that produces the best results.
Time Zone and Date Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, or turn daylight saving time on or off (0 24). Note that the clock can not be set while a track log is active (0 110). Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set to the time in the new time zone. Date and time Set the camera clock. Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are Date format displayed. Turn daylight saving time on or off.
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; 0 202). 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. Do not remove the lens cap. 2 Select Pixel mapping. Turn the camera on, press G, and select Pixel mapping in the setup menu.
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.
Power sources Software Body caps Wireless mobile adapters • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20 (0 14–16): Additional EN-EL20 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-27 (0 14): Recharge EN-EL20 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).
Non-Waterproof 1 NIKKOR Lenses The supplied O-ring protector must be attached to the camera lens mount before the camera can be used with non-waterproof 1 NIKKOR lenses like the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 shown in the illustrations below. Use a soft cloth to remove any foreign matter from the inside of the protector before use, and be careful to prevent dust entering the camera or adhering to the Oring protector.
Mounting mark (camera) Keeping the mounting marks aligned, position the lens on the camera Mounting mark (lens) Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place. If the lens supports vibration reduction Zoom ring (VR), vibration reduction can be controlled from the camera (0 164). Note that lenses with retractable lens barrel buttons can not be used when retracted.
A Detaching Non-Waterproof Lenses Before removing or exchanging lenses, turn the camera off. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens as shown (w). After removing the O-ring protector from the camera, clean any foreign matter from the O-ring and replace the lens caps and camera body cap, and then clean the O-ring protector with a soft cloth and place the protector on the front of the body cap.
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.
Approved Eye-Fi Cards Eye-Fi cards can be inserted in the camera and used to upload photographs to a preselected destination. Eye-Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase in accordance with local regulations. Eye-Fi cards may not be available in some countries or regions; consult the manufacturer for more information. Be sure the Eye-Fi card firmware has been updated to the latest version.
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/memory card slot cover. 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 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 Underwater Use For information on cleaning the camera after use under water or on the seashore, see page 60. 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 Before using the camera, read the warnings on pages xi–xviii. Read pages 50–65 before using the camera under water. Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. 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 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.
• 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-EL20 battery. • Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a spare EN-EL20 battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. Note that on cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease.
Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode.
Shooting, movie, and image processing menus Other settings Frame rate 6 Movie settings Movie sound options White balance ISO sensitivity Picture Control Custom Picture Control High ISO noise reduction Focus area selection Flexible program Autoexposure lock Focus lock Continuous 7 Self-timer 7 Exposure compensation Flash mode Advanced movie Theme v z C u P S A M h P S A M — — — — — — — — — — — ✔ — ✔4 ✔4 ✔4 ✔4 — — — — — ✔ — ✔4 ✔4 ✔4 ✔4 — — — — — — — ✔ — — ✔ — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔
❚❚ w Creative Mode In the table below, creative modes are represented by the following icons: 4 (5, 6) underwater, j night landscape, o night portrait, m backlighting, p easy panorama, q soft, r miniature effect, and s selective color.
Shooting, movie, and image processing menus Other settings Frame rate Movie settings Movie sound options White balance ISO sensitivity Picture Control Custom Picture Control High ISO noise reduction Focus area selection Flexible program Autoexposure lock Focus lock Continuous 7 Self-timer 7 Exposure compensation Flash mode Advanced movie Theme P S A M 4 j o m p q r s — — — — — — — — — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — — — — — — ✔1 ✔1 ✔1 ✔1 ✔1 — — — — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — — —
Defaults Defaults for the options in the playback, shooting, movie, image processing, and setup menus may be found on pages 143, 153, 174, 177, and 191, respectively. Defaults for other settings are listed below. Option Creative mode (0 37) Focus area (0 170) Flexible program (0 40) Focus lock (0 171) Continuous/self-timer (0 87, 89) Exposure compensation (0 90) Flash mode (0 93) Default P Programmed auto Center * 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 16 GB Toshiba SDE016GUX UHS-I SDHC card at different image quality, size, or movie settings. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded.
❚❚ Easy Panorama Image quality (0 156) JPEG fine JPEG normal JPEG basic Image size (0 156) Normal 4800 × 920 panorama 1536 × 4800 Wide 9600 × 920 panorama 1536 × 9600 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 4.5 MB 4.5 MB 8.6 MB 8.6 MB 2.3 MB 2.3 MB 4.4 MB 4.4 MB 1.2 MB 1.2 MB 2.2 MB 2.2 MB 3400 3400 1800 1800 6800 6800 3500 3500 13200 13200 7000 7000 File size 134.
❚❚ HD Movies Movie settings (0 175) 1080/60i 1080/30p 720/60p 720/30p Maximum total length (approx.) * 1 hour 28 minutes 1 hour 28 minutes 2 hours 12 minutes 2 hours 56 minutes * For information on the maximum length that can be recorded in a single clip, see page 175. ❚❚ Slow-Motion Movies Frame rate (0 175) 400 fps 1200 fps Maximum total recorded length (approx.) * 1 hour 4 minutes 2 hours 8 minutes * Up to 3 s of slow-motion footage can be recorded in a single clip. Playback length is about 13.
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: • Controls are locked (0 195). • The camera is busy. Wait for recording or any other processing to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
The camera does not focus automatically: • The subject is not suited to autofocus (0 167). • The camera is in manual focus mode (0 165, 168). Focus does not lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway: Set the focus mode to AF-S (0 165, 171). Focus area selection is unavailable: Focus area selection is not available with face priority (0 34) or with auto-area or single-point (center) AF (0 170). In other AF-area modes, the focus area can be selected by pressing J.
Shooting (P, S, A, and M Modes) The shutter release is disabled: You selected mode S after choosing a shutter speed of “Bulb” in mode M (0 41). Some shutter speeds are not available: You are using the flash. Colors are unnatural: • Adjust white balance to match the light source (0 178). • Adjust Picture Control settings (0 184). Cannot measure white balance: The subject is too dark or too bright (0 181). Picture Controls produce varying results: A (auto) is selected for sharpening, contrast, or saturation.
Cannot hear movie sound: • Press the X button to raise the volume (0 70). If the camera is connected to a television (0 136), use the controls for the TV to adjust the volume. • Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion movies (0 72) or Motion Snapshots (0 85). Cannot delete images: • Remove protection from the files before deletion (0 146). • The memory card is locked (0 17). Cannot select photos for printing: The memory card is full (0 27) or locked (0 17) or the photos are in NEF (RAW) format.
Cannot update assisted GPS file: • Check that the memory card is inserted and contains an assisted GPS file. • The assisted GPS file is corrupt. Download the file again (0 108). • The camera clock is not set. Set the camera clock (0 24). “Use location data” is not available for “Altitude/depth options” > “Alt./depth correction” in the setup menu: • No is selected for Location data > Record location data in the setup menu (0 107). • Location data are available from fewer than three satellites (0 105).
Error Messages This section lists the error messages that appear in the display. Solution 0 If the subject is too bright, lower ISO sensitivity or choose a faster shutter 41, 42, speed or smaller aperture (higher 43, 183 (Shutter-speed or f-number). aperture display If the subject is too dark, raise ISO senflashes) 41, 42, sitivity, use the flash, or choose a 43, 92, slower shutter speed or larger aperture 183 (lower f-number).
Message Solution 0 Memory card is locked (write protected). Turn the camera off and slide the card Eye-Fi cards cannot be write-protect switch to the “write” 17 used with the writeposition. protect switch in the "lock" position. • You may be able to record additional 156 images if you reduce image quality or size. Memory card is full. • Delete unwanted images. 121 • Insert another memory card. 16, 206 • Use an approved card. 206 This memory card • Format the card. If the problem per- 193 cannot be used.
Message Solution 0 Photographs cannot be taken in shutter- priority Choose a different shutter speed, or 41, 43 auto mode at a shutter select mode M. speed of “Bulb”. Use a lens with a focal length of 6 to Cannot shoot 30 mm to shoot panoramas. If you are panorama with lens of 47 using a zoom lens, choose a focal this focal length. length between 6 and 30 mm. Turn the camera off and then on again Failed to update lens and reattempt the update. If the probfirmware.
Message Solution Memory card contains To view pictures, insert a memory card no images. containing images. The file has been created or modified Cannot display this file. on a computer or different make of camera, or is corrupt. Check printer. Check the printer. Select Resume after loading paper of Check paper. the correct size. Paper jam. Clear the jam and select Resume. Out of paper. Insert paper and select Resume. Check ink supply. Select Resume after checking the ink. Out of ink.
Specifications Nikon 1 AW1 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Effective pixels Image sensor Image sensor Storage Image size (pixels) Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Nikon waterproof 1 mount Approx. 2.7× lens focal length (35 mm format equivalent) 14.2 million 13.2 mm × 8.
File format Picture Control system Media File system Shooting modes Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Release Mode Frame advance rate Self-timer n 233 • NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx.
Exposure Metering Metering method TTL metering using image sensor • Matrix • Center-weighted: Meters 4.
Flash Built-in flash Guide Number (GN) Control Mode Flash compensation Flash-ready indicator White balance Manual pop-up Approx. 5/16 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F; at ISO 160, Guide Number is approx. 6.3/20.
Monitor 7.5 cm (3-in.), approx.
Operating environment Temperature –10 °C–+40 °C (+14 °F–104 °F) on land, 0 °C– +40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) in water Humidity 85% or less (no condensation) Shock-, water-, and dust-proofing Shockproof Has passed in-house tests 3 to MIL-STD-810F performance 1, 2 Method 516.
EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion battery Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity 7.2 V, 1020 mAh Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 30.7 × 50.0 × 14.0 mm (1.2 × 2.0 × 0.6 in.) Weight Approx. 41 g (1.4 oz), excluding terminal cover 1 NIKKOR AW 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6 Lens Type Waterproof 1 mount lens Focal length 11–27.5 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.
1 NIKKOR AW 10mm f/2.8 Lens Type Waterproof 1 mount lens Focal length 10 mm Maximum aperture f/2.8 Construction 6 elements in 5 groups (including 2 aspherical lens elements), 1 protective glass element Angle of view 77° Minimum focus distance 0.2 m (0.7 ft) from focal plane Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening) Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range f/2.8–11 Electronic compass Electronic compass can be used when lens is attached to camera Filter-attachment size 40.5 mm (P=0.
❚❚ Waterproof 1 NIKKOR Lenses 1 NIKKOR AW 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6 Lens cap Zoom ring Lens mounting mark O-ring seal CPU contacts Focal length mark Focal length scale 1 NIKKOR AW 10mm f/2.
Waterproof 1 NIKKOR lenses are exclusively for Nikon 1 AW1 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. When attached to a waterproof camera, the water-, dust-, and shock-proof 1 NIKKOR AW 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6 and 1 NIKKOR AW 10mm f/2.8 lenses are compliant with the JIS/IEC Class 8 (IPX8) waterproofing standard, allowing the camera to be used at depths of up to 15 m (49 ft) for as long as 60 minutes at a time.
D Using the Lens Under or Next to Water • Never remove the lens under water. • When attaching and removing the lens, carefully inspect the camera O-ring and the lens O-ring seal to be sure that they are free of threads, lint, hair, dust, sand, liquids, and other foreign matter. Be sure that the camera O-ring is not protruding, twisted, or out of position. • Do not attach or remove the lens with wet or salt-covered hands or in areas exposed to spray, wind, sand, or dust.
❚❚ 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 (from firmware version L 1.10) AF-C.
If 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 finetune 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.
Precautions for Use • Lenses over 380 g (13.4 oz) should be supported at all times. Do not hold the camera or carry the camera by the strap without supporting the lens. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera lens mount. • Lines may appear in photographs taken with non-CPU lenses stopped down to minimum aperture. • Select mode A or M to prevent sounds made by the lens being picked up by the microphone. • Frame rates may slow when 5 fps is selected for Continuous/ self-timer.
❚❚ 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 OS 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 SD, SDHC, and SDXC 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-EL20 (1020 mAh) batteries are given below. • Still images: Approximately 250 shots • Movies: Approximately 55 minutes of HD footage at 1080/60i Measured according to CIPA standards at 23 ±3 °C (73.4 ±5.
Index Symbols C (Auto mode) ...........................11, 28 w (Creative mode) ..................11, 37 u (Best moment capture mode) 11, 76 v (Advanced movie mode) ..12, 66 z (Motion Snapshot mode) ...10, 83 h (Scene auto selector) ............. 155 P (Programmed auto) 38, 40, 66, 155 S (Shutter-priority auto) ...38, 41, 66, 155 A (Aperture-priority auto) 38, 42, 66, 155 M (Manual) ................... 38, 43, 66, 155 j (Night landscape) .........................38 o (Night portrait) .......................
Auto-area (AF-area mode) ...........170 Autofocus ................................. 165, 170 Automatic scene selection ............ 33 Auto-select AF ..................................165 Available settings ............................215 B Background track ........... 86, 124, 134 Backlighting ................................. 39, 46 Battery ............................14, 16, 27, 238 Beep .......................................29, 89, 194 Best moment capture mode ......... 76 Best shot ..................
Firmware version ............................ 200 Flash ............................................. 92, 173 Flash compensation ...................... 173 Flash control ..................................... 173 Flash mode ..........................................93 Flash range ..........................................95 Flash-ready indicator .......................92 Flexible program ...............................40 Flicker reduction ............................. 197 Focal length .......................
Multi selector ........................................ 8 Q N Quick adjust ......................................186 NEF ............................................. 156, 158 NEF (RAW) ................................ 156, 158 Neutral ................................................184 Night landscape ......................... 33, 38 Night portrait ............................... 33, 39 Nikon Transfer 2 ...............................131 NMS ...................................
Simple photo info .......................... 115 Simplified display ................................ 7 Single AF ............................................ 165 Single-point ...................................... 170 Size .................148, 156, 175, 232, 235 Slide show ......................................... 123 Slot empty release lock ................ 193 Slow motion .............................. 72, 175 Slow view .............................................76 Smart Photo Selector ................
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