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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 0 1 z Auto Mode 0 23 # t, u, v, and w Modes 0 33 b Best Moment Capture Mode 0 41 y Advanced Movie Mode 0 49 9 Motion Snapshot Mode 0 59 t More on Photography 0 63 I More on Playback 0 81 Q Connections 0 91 o The Playback Menu 0 109 i The Shooting Menu 0 119 g The Setup Menu 0 159 n Technical Notes 0 169 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. In Motion Snapshot mode(0 59), the camera will also record a brief movie vignette. Shoot movies with the movie-record button. Movies can be recorded by pressing the movie-record button in auto, advanced movie, t, u, v, and w modes. Choose auto mode (0 23) for basic recording, advanced movie mode (0 49) for more advanced techniques.
Accessories Expand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of interchangeable lenses, flash units, and other accessories (0 169).
Table of Contents Getting the Most from Your Camera ......................................... ii Accessories .............................................................................................. iii For Your Safety............................................................................... x Notices..........................................................................................xiii Introduction 1 Package Contents........................................................................
Best Moment Capture Mode 41 Slow View......................................................................................41 Smart Photo Selector..................................................................44 Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector ........ 47 Choosing the Best Shot ..................................................................... 47 Deleting Pictures..................................................................................
More on Playback 81 Photo Information.......................................................................81 Thumbnail Playback ...................................................................84 Calendar Playback.......................................................................85 Playback Zoom.............................................................................86 Deleting Pictures .........................................................................87 Deleting the Current Picture....
Resize...........................................................................................114 Crop .............................................................................................115 Edit Movie...................................................................................116 Change Theme...........................................................................117 The Shooting Menu 119 Reset Shooting Options ...........................................................
Long Exposure NR .................................................................... 146 High ISO Noise Reduction....................................................... 146 Movie Sound Options .............................................................. 147 Vibration Reduction................................................................. 148 Focus Mode................................................................................ 149 Manual Focus.......................................................
Technical Notes 169 Optional Accessories ................................................................169 Approved Memory Cards................................................................172 Approved Eye-Fi Cards ....................................................................173 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter......................174 Storage and Cleaning...............................................................176 Storage .......................................................
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnA This ings before using this Nikon product.
A Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery, or charger for extended periods while the devices are on or in use. Parts of the device become hot. Leaving the device in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns. A Do not aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents. A Observe caution when using a flash.
A Observe proper precautions when handling A Use appropriate cables. When connectthe charger: • Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. • Do not short the charger terminals. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger. • Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire. • Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms.
Notices • No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for any with this product may be repro- damages resulting from the use of duced, transmitted, transcribed, this product. stored in a retrieval system, or trans- • While every effort has been made to lated into any language in any form, ensure that the information in these by any means, without Nikon’s prior manuals is accurate and complete, written permission.
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. 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.
AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
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. A Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing.
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sIntroduction Package Contents Confirm that the package contains the following items: BS-N3000 multi accessory port cover BF-N1000 body cap s Nikon 1 V2 digital camera EN-EL21 rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover) UC-E19 USB cable AN-N1000 strap ViewNX 2/Short Movie Creator CD Warranty User’s Manual MH-28 battery charger (AC wall adapter supplied in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale) Lens (supplied only if lens kit is purchased with camera; comes with fr
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 18 s 7 8 9 10 19 11 6 5 4 3 12 13 2 1 6 14 20 15 16 17 1 Infrared receiver.........................66, 189 2 Mounting mark ...................................17 3 AF-assist illuminator ...............151, 156 Self-timer lamp ...................................
The Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 3 4 16 15 5 19 6 18 14 7 s 8 17 9 13 12 11 10 20 21 1 Diopter adjustment control ............... 6 2 Electronic viewfinder........................... 6 3 Eye sensor............................................... 6 4 & (feature) button ............................... 9 5 Monitor ...............................................4, 5 6 Multi selector......................................... 8 J (OK) button....................................... 8 A (AE-L/AF-L)......
The Monitor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 s 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 27 26 25 24 23 1 Shooting mode ..................................... 7 2 Exposure mode ................................ 122 Live image control..............................28 3 Flexible program indicator ...............34 4 Flash mode ...........................................69 5 Self-timer/remote control mode ....63 Continuous mode *.......................... 125 6 Active D-Lighting * ..........................
The $ (Display) Button Press $ to cycle through shooting (0 4) and playback (0 81) indicators as shown below.
A The Electronic Viewfinder s Use the viewfinder when bright ambient lighting conditions make it difficult to see the display in the monitor. The viewfinder display turns on when you put your eye to the viewfinder and is identical to that shown on page 4; the monitor turns off automatically. Note that the monitor may turn off and the viewfinder turn on if you place your finger or other objects near the eye sensor; avoid covering the sensor when using the monitor.
The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes: Mode dial Auto mode (0 23): Let the camera pick the settings for photographs and movies. s Advanced movie mode (0 49): Choose the exposure mode for HD movies or shoot slow-motion movies. Motion Snapshot mode (0 59): Each time the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and about 1.6 s of movie footage.
The Multi Selector The multi selector and J button are used to adjust settings and navigate the camera menus. s Multi selector Settings: A Lock exposure (0 129) and/or focus (0 154). Menu navigation: 1 Move cursor up. Select highlighted item. Settings: C View continuous shooting/self-timer menu (0 63). Settings: E View exposure compensation menu (0 68). Menu navigation: 4 Return to previous menu. Menu navigation: 2 Select highlighted item or display sub-menu. Settings: M View flash mode menu (0 69).
The & (Feature) Button The & button gives access to the features listed below. Press & to display options for the current mode, then rotate the command dial to highlight the desired option and press the dial to select (options can also be selected using the & button multi selector and J button). s • Live image control (C auto mode; 0 28): Adjust exposure (Brightness control), contrast (Active D-Lighting), or depth of field (Background softening), or freeze or blur motion (Motion control).
The G Button Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. s G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: K Playback menu (0 109) B Setup menu (0 159) C t u v w u z v Shooting menu (0 119) Menu options Options in current menu. Slider shows position in current menu.
❚❚ Using the Menus Use the multi selector (0 8) to navigate the menus. Multi selector 1 Select a menu. s Press 1 or 3 to highlight tabs and press 2 to position the cursor in the highlighted menu. 2 Select an item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight menu items and press 2 to view options for the highlighted item. 3 Select an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired option and press J to select. A Using the Menus The items listed may vary with camera settings.
First Steps 1 Attach the camera strap. Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets. s 2 Charge the battery. Insert the battery into the charger q and plug the charger in w. An exhausted battery fully charges in about two hours. Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is complete. Battery charging Charging complete A The Plug Adapter Depending on the country or region of purchase, a plug adapter may be supplied with the charger.
D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x–xii and 177– 180 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. Check to be sure the battery and card are in the correct orientation. Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side, slide the battery in until it latches, and then slide in the memory card until it clicks into place.
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 may be hot after use; observe due caution when removing the battery. A Formatting Memory Cards If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card has been formatted in another device, select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen instructions to format the card (0 161).
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. s 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 a lens. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30 mm f/3.5–5.6. See page 148 for information on vibration reduction (VR) and page 203 for information on removing lenses. s Mounting mark (lens) Keeping marks aligned, position lens on Mounting mark camera, then rotate until it clicks into place.
5 Turn the camera on. Rotate the power switch to turn the camera on. The power lamp will briefly light green and the monitor will turn on. Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting. s A Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off, rotate the power switch again. The monitor will turn off.
6 Choose a language and set the clock. A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Use the multi selector and J button (0 11) to choose a language and set the camera clock. Photos can not be taken until you have set the time and date. s Press 1 or 3 to highlight language and press J. 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 saving time option and press J.
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 20 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-5D power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 174). Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month.
7 Check the battery level and memory card capacity. Check the battery level and number Battery level of exposures remaining in the monitor. ❚❚ Battery Level Display Description Battery fully charged or partially discharged; NO ICON level shown by L or K icon in detailed display (0 5). 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.
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zAuto Mode Shoot photographs and movies. The camera automatically adjusts settings to suit the subject. Taking Photos in Auto Mode 1 Select auto mode. Rotate the mode dial to C. z 2 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.
3 Frame the photograph. Position your subject in the center of the frame. 4 Focus. z Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (0 151) may light to assist the focus operation. If the camera is able to focus, the selected Focus area focus area will be highlighted in green and a beep will sound (a beep may not sound if the subject is moving). If the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will be displayed in red. See page 150.
5 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release 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 or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.
A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Focus: Press halfway z Shoot: Press the rest of the way down A Automatic Scene Selection In auto mode, the camera automatically ana- Scene icon lyzes the subject and selects the appropriate scene. The selected scene is shown in the monitor.
A Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph (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 If you are using an optional lens with a power drive zoom switch, select T to zoom in and W to zoom out. The speed with which the camera zooms in and out varies with how far you slide the switch.
❚❚ Live Image Control Live image controls let you preview how changes to each control will affect the final photograph. To choose a live image control for auto mode, press & and use the command dial. Rotate the dial to highlight an item and press the dial to & button view the effect. z Rotate the command dial to adjust the selected item. To hide live image controls, press & again. Command dial 28 Active D-Lighting: Preserve details in highlights and shadows for natural contrast.
Background softening: Soften background details to make your subject stand out, or bring both background and foreground into focus. Sharpen background Soften background Background sharp Background softened Motion control: Suggest motion by blurring moving objects, or “freeze” motion to capture moving objects clearly. Freeze motion z Blur motion Freeze motion Blur motion Brightness control: Make pictures brighter or darker.
Viewing Photographs Press K to display your most recent photograph full frame in the monitor (fullframe playback). K button z Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to view additional pictures. To zoom in on the center of the current image, rotate the command dial to the right (0 86). Rotate left to zoom out. To view multiple images, rotate the command dial left when the picture is displayed full frame (0 84).
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.
Recording Movies in Auto Mode In auto mode, the movie-record button can be used to shoot movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (the movie crop is shown in the display). Press the movie-record button to start and stop recording. Movie-record button A Taking Photographs During Recording z Photographs can be taken at any time during recording by pressing the shutterrelease button all the way down. Movie recording is not interrupted. A See Also See page 56 for information on viewing movies.
#t, u, v, and w Modes t, u, v, and w modes offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. Choose a mode and adjust settings according to your creative intent. ❚❚ Adjusting Settings In t, u, v, and w modes, the settings below can be accessed directly from the shooting display. Press the & button and rotate the command dial to highlight a setting and press the dial to select.
Taking Photos in t, u, v, and w Modes t Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.
u Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion. Fast shutter speed (1/1600 s) Slow shutter speed (1 s) ❚❚ Choosing a Shutter Speed Rotate the command dial right for faster shutter speeds, left for slower shutter speeds. Choose from values between 30 s and 1/4000 s.
v Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers) reduce depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject. Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing out details in the background and foreground.
w Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. ❚❚ Choosing Shutter Speed and Aperture Adjust shutter speed and aperture with reference to the exposure indicator (see below).
A The Exposure Indicator When shutter speeds other than “Bulb” or “Time” are selected, the exposure indicator shows whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings. Optimal exposure # Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV ❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (Manual Exposure Mode Only) Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. • Bulb: The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down.
2 Choose a shutter speed. Select mode w and choose a shutter speed as follows: • Bulb: Rotate the command dial left until “Bulb” is selected for shutter speed. • Time: Rotate the command dial left until “Bulb” is selected for shutter speed, and then select # (remote control mode) for Continuous/selftimer (0 63). Command dial # 3 Open the shutter. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the exposure is complete.
Recording Movies in t, u, v, and w Modes # In t, u, v, and w modes, the movierecord button can be used to shoot movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (the corners of the movie crop are shown in the display). Press the movierecord button to start and stop recording. Note that regardless of the mode selected, movies are recorded using programmed auto exposure; to adjust exposure when shooting movies, select advanced movie mode (0 49).
bBest Moment Capture Mode This mode is ideal for fast-changing, hard-to-capture subjects. Choose when to release the shutter as the scene plays back in slow motion (slow view), or let the camera choose the best shot based on composition and motion (Smart Photo Selector). Slow View In this mode, the camera captures a short sequence of still images and plays them back in slow motion so that you can choose the precise moment for a photograph.
2 Frame the photograph. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame. 3 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera will focus (0 24) and then, over a span of about 1.3 s, record 40 frames to a temporary memory buffer. 4 View the buffer contents. b Keep the shutter-release button Progress indicator pressed halfway to play the frames in the buffer back in a continuous loop about 6 s long. The position of the current frame is shown by a progress indicator.
5 Record the desired frame. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to record the current frame and discard the remaining images. To exit without recording a photograph, release the button without pressing it all the way down. ❚❚ Choosing a Capture Mode Pressing the & button in best moment capture mode displays the following options. Rotate the command dial to highlight the desired capture mode and press the dial to select. • Slow view: Take pictures in slow view & button mode (0 41).
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. b 1 Select u mode. Rotate the mode dial to u. 2 Select Smart Photo Selector mode.
3 Frame the photograph. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame. 4 Begin buffering photographs. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 24). An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer. The camera continuously adjusts focus to account for changes in the distance to the subject while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
5 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The camera will compare shots recorded to the buffer both before and after the shutter-release button was pressed all the way down, and select five to copy to the memory card. Note that some time may be required. The best picture is displayed in the monitor when recording is complete. D Smart Photo Selector Files b Do not delete the “NCSPSLST.
Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector Press K and use the multi selector to display photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector (0 30; pictures taken with the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by a y icon).
Deleting Pictures Pressing O when a picture taken with the Smart Photo Selector is selected displays a confirmation dialog; press O again to delete the best shot and the best shot candidates, or press K to exit without deleting the pictures. Note that once O button deleted, pictures can not be recovered. b 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.
yAdvanced Movie Mode Choose this mode to film slow-motion movies or to shoot highdefinition (HD) movies in mode t, u, v, or w. HD Movies Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. 1 Select advanced movie mode. Rotate the mode dial to v. An HD movie crop with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 will appear in the display. 2 Frame the opening shot. Frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the display.
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 y Movie-record button Be careful not to cover the microphone and note that the built-in microphone Recording indicator/ may record sounds made by the camera Time elapsed or lens. By default, the camera focuses continuously; to avoid recording focus noise, select a focus mode of AF-S (0 149).
❚❚ 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 Up to 20 photographs can be taken with each movie shot. Please note that photographs can not be taken with slow-motion movies.
❚❚ Choosing the Movie Type To choose between high definition and slow motion recording, press &, then rotate the command dial to highlight one of the following options and press the dial to select: • HD movie: Record movies in HD (0 49). • Slow motion: Record slow-motion movies & button (0 53).
Slow Motion Record silent movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3. Movies are recorded at 400 fps and play back at 30 fps. 1 Select advanced movie mode. Rotate the mode dial to v. 2 Select slow-motion mode. Press the & button, then rotate the command dial to highlight Slow motion and press the dial to select. A slow-motion movie crop with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3 will appear in the display. y & button 3 Frame the opening shot. Frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the display.
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 27) 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, another mode is selected, the lens is removed, or the camera becomes hot (0 xvi). Movie-record button A Maximum Length Up to 3 seconds or 4 GB of footage can be recorded; note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 172). A See Also Frame rate options are described on page 126.
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 30). Press J to start playback. Movie playback indicator/ Current position/total length 1 icon/Length Guide Volume The following operations can be performed: To y Use Description Pause Play Pause playback. J / Advance/ rewind Adjust volume Return to full-frame playback 56 Resume playback when the movie is paused or during rewind/advance. Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance.
Deleting Movies To delete the current movie, press O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the movie and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the movie. Note that once deleted, movies can not be recovered. A See Also O button See page 116 for information on trimming unwanted footage from movies.
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9Motion 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. Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode 1 Select Motion Snapshot mode. 9 Rotate the mode dial to z.
3 Begin buffering. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (0 24). An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buffer. 4 Shoot. 9 Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The camera will record a photograph, together with about 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 & and use the command dial to select from Beauty, Waves, Relaxation, and Tenderness. Rotate the command dial to highlight an option and press the dial to select. & button To play the background music for the highlighted theme, press the $ button and use the command dial to adjust volume. $ button 9 A Motion Snapshot Mode Live audio is not recorded.
Viewing Motion Snapshots Press K and use the multi selector to display a Motion Snapshot (0 30; 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 K button track plays for about 10 s (to choose a new background track, use the Change theme option in the playback menu; 0 117).
tMore on Photography Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, and Remote Control Modes Pressing 4 (C) on the multi selector displays a choice of shutterrelease modes for still photography: 8 Single frame: The camera takes pictures one at a time. Continuous: The camera takes photographs while the shutter-release I button is pressed. The rate can be selected using the Continuous option in the shooting menu (0 125). E Self-timer: Delayed shutter release (0 65).
D Continuous Mode The Continuous option in the shooting menu offers a choice of 5, 15, 30, and 60 fps (0 125). Frame rates of 15, 30, and 60 fps use an electronic shutter; except when On is selected for Silent photography (0 125), a mechanical shutter is used at a frame rate of 5 fps. The builtin 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 and Remote Control Modes The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 170) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. A Before Using the ML-L3 Remote Control Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery-insulator sheet. 1 Display release mode options. Press 4 (C) to display release mode options. 2 Select the desired option. Use the multi selector to highlight the desired option and press J. 3 Mount the camera on a tripod.
Remote control mode: From a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less, aim the ML-L3 at the infrared receiver on the front of the camera (0 2) and press the ML-L3 shutter-release button. If 2 s delay is selected for Remote control in the setup menu (0 163), the self-timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released. If Quick response is selected, the self-timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released.
A Movie Mode In self-timer mode, start and stop the timer by pressing the movierecord button instead of the shutter-release button. In remote control mode, the ML-L3 shutter-release button functions as the movie-record button for advanced movie mode (0 49). A Using a Flash When using the built-in flash, press the N button to raise the flash before shooting. Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised while the self-timer or delayed-remote timer is counting down.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. –1 EV No compensation +1 EV 1 Display exposure compensation options. Press 2 (E) to display exposure compensation options. 2 Choose a value. t Use the multi selector to choose from values between –3 EV (underexposure) and +3 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, positive values make the image brighter while negative values make it darker.
The Built-in Flash To use the flash, raise it by pressing the N button. Charging begins when the flash is raised; once charging is complete, a flash-ready indicator (N) will be displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The following flash modes are available; choose a flash mode as described on the following page. N NY NYp Np Nr Nq N button Fill flash: The flash fires with every shot. Use when the subject is poorly lit or with back-lit subjects to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows.
Choosing a Flash Mode 1 Display the flash mode options. Press 3 (N) to display a list of flash modes. The modes available vary with the shooting mode (0 7). N NY Auto mode Fill flash Red-eye reduction N NY Nq u, w Fill flash Red-eye reduction Rear-curtain sync 2 Select a flash mode. t, v Fill flash Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction + NYp slow sync Np Fill flash + slow sync Nr Rear curtain + slow sync N NY Use the multi selector to highlight a flash mode (0 69) and press J to select.
A Using the Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used in auto and t, u, v, and w modes only; note, however, that the flash can not be used with live image control (0 28) and will not fire when On is selected for HDR in the shooting menu (0 145), or in I mode (0 63) when a frame rate of 15, 30, or 60 fps is selected for Continuous in the shooting menu (0 125). If the flash is fired multiple times in quick succession, the flash and shutter may be temporarily disabled to protect the flash.
Optional Flash Units In still image mode, optional flash units for Nikon 1 cameras can be used for lighting effects such as bounce-flash photography or, when an optional SB-N5 flash unit is attached, to provide capture illumination in best moment capture and Motion Snapshot modes. The built-in flash does not fire when an optional flash unit is attached. In the instructions that follow, the optional SB-N5 flash unit is used for illustrative purposes.
Taking Pictures Follow the steps below to take pictures with the flash. 1 Turn the camera and flash unit on. 2 Choose a flash mode. Choose a flash mode as described on page 70. 3 Position the flash head. Rotate the flash head so that it points directly ahead. 4 Take pictures. Before shooting, confirm that the flash status indicator on the rear of the flash unit is lit and that the flash-ready indicator (N) appears in the camera display. To take pictures without the flash, turn the flash unit off.
❚❚ Bounce Lighting Light from the flash can be “bounced” (reflected) from a ceiling or wall, diffusing the light from the flash to make shadows less harsh and reduce glare from hair, skin, clothing and foreground objects. Flash head rotated upward 90 ° (bounce lighting) Flash pointed directly ahead (normal lighting) A Bounce Lighting If possible, bounce flash lighting from a reflective white or near-white surface; light reflected from other surfaces may change the colors in the photograph.
A Optional Flash Units Detailed instructions may be found in the manual provided with the flash unit. Optional flash units can be used in auto and t, u, v, and w modes only; note, however, that the flash can not be used with live image control (0 28) and will not fire when On is selected for HDR in the shooting menu (0 145), or in I mode (0 63) when a frame rate of 15, 30, or 60 fps is selected for Continuous in the shooting menu (0 125).
The GP-N100 GPS Unit GP-N100 GPS units (available separately) can be used to record information on your current position when pictures are taken. This information can be viewed on a computer using ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 171). ViewNX 2 can be installed from the supplied ViewNX 2/ Short Movie Creator CD. Attaching the GP-N100 The GP-N100 attaches to the camera multi accessory port. 1 Remove the multi accessory port cover. Remove the cover as shown at right.
Setup Menu Options The GPS item in the setup menu contains the following options. To display GPS options, press G and select GPS in the setup menu. • Auto power off: Choose whether the displays turn off automatically when the GP-N100 is attached. Camera displays turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the time selected for Auto power off in the setup menu (0 162). This reduces the drain on the battery. The displays do not turn off automatically while the Disable GP-N100 is attached.
A Connection Status Connection status is shown by the h icon in the camera display (0 4) and the LED on the GP-N100: h icon LED Flashes h (flashes) (red) h (static) Flashes (green) h (static) On (green) Description The GPS unit is searching for a signal. Pictures taken while the h icon is flashing do not include GPS data. The unit is receiving signals from three GPS satellites. GPS data will be recorded with photographs. The unit is receiving signals from four or more GPS satellites.
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 Adapter Utility app. 1 Connect the WU-1b. After removing the rubber cap from the WU-1b USB connector, turn the camera off and attach the adapter to the camera USB connector. 2 Activate the adapter. Select Wireless mobile adapter in the setup menu (0 159).
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. Reset file numbering Time zone and date Wireless mobile adapter active End Firmware version 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.
IMore on Playback Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback (0 30). Press the $ button to cycle through simple photo information, detailed photo information (0 82), and no photo information. ❚❚ Simple Photo Information 1 2 3 $ button 1 12 2 3 11 10 9 13 4 10 4 9 8 7 6 5 Still images 1 Shooting mode ..................................... 7 2 Protect status.....................................
❚❚ Detailed Photo Information 1 2 3 4 17 18 5 6 30 7 8 9 29 28 27 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 19 20 21 26 25 24 23 22 Still images 1 2 31 18 4 5 3 6 14 29 19 30 13 12 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 Movies I 82 1 Shooting mode ..................................... 7 2 Frame number/total number of images 3 Protect status.....................................112 4 Camera name 5 Retouch indicator ...........113, 114, 115 Movie edit indicator.........................
A Histograms (0 82) Camera histograms are intended only as a guide and may differ from those in imaging applications. Sample histograms are shown below: • If brightness varies evenly across the image, the distribution of tones will be relatively even. • If the image is dark, tone distribution will be shifted to the left. • If the image is bright, tone distribution will be shifted to the right. Exposure compensation shifts the distribution of tones to the right when raised, to the left when lowered.
Thumbnail Playback To view pictures in “contact sheets” of 4, 9, or 72 images, rotate the command dial left when a picture is displayed full frame. Command dial Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback Calendar playback The following operations can be performed: To Use Display more images Display fewer images I / Use the multi selector to highlight images. You can delete (0 87) or rate (0 88) the highlighted image or zoom in for a closer look (0 86).
Calendar Playback To view pictures taken on a selected date, rotate the command dial left when 72 pictures are displayed (0 84). Command dial Full-frame playback Calendar playback Thumbnail playback The following operations can be performed: To Use Description / Highlight date View pictures taken on highlighted date Delete pictures taken on highlighted date Exit to thumbnail display Use multi selector to highlight date. J O Press J to view the first picture taken on the highlighted date.
Playback Zoom To zoom in on a photograph, display it full frame and rotate the command dial right. Playback zoom is not available with movies or Motion Snapshots. Command dial The following operations can be performed: To Use Zoom in or out View other areas of image View faces I Exit zoom 86 J Description Rotate the command dial right to zoom in, left to zoom out.
Deleting Pictures Pictures can be deleted from the memory card as described below. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered; protected images, however, will not be deleted. Deleting the Current Picture To delete the picture currently displayed in full-frame playback or selected in the thumbnail list, press O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the picture and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the O button picture.
Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Rating is not available with protected images. 1 Select a picture. Display a picture in full-frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list. 2 Press &. Press & and rotate the multi selector to 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. Display movies only. Display only the movie portion of Motion Snapshots. Motion Snapshot The associated photographs are not displayed.
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 Pause/resume J Adjust volume Exit to playback mode Description Press 4 to return to the previous frame, 2 to skip to the next frame. Skip back/skip ahead Pause the show. Press again to resume. Rotate the command dial to adjust volume. K End the show and return to playback mode. The options shown at right are displayed when the show ends.
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 93. 1 Start the computer and insert the installer ViewNX 2/ Short Movie Creator CD. Windows Mac OS Double-click icon on desktop Double-click Welcome icon 2 Select a language.
3 Start the installer. Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions. Click Install 4 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 • Apple QuickTime (Windows only) 5 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Q 92 A Supplied Software Be sure to update to the latest versions of the supplied software.
System Requirements The system requirements for ViewNX 2 are: Windows • Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core series, 1.6 GHz or better CPU • H.264 movies (playback): 3.0 GHz Pentium D or better • H.264 movies (editing): 2.
The system requirements for Short Movie Creator are: Windows 2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/ Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1), Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service OS Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3). All installed programs run as 32-bit applications in 64-bit editions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista. 1.
Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer Transferring Pictures 1 Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable (do not use force or insert the connectors at an angle) and then turn the camera on.
3 Click Start Transfer. At default settings, all the pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Click Start Transfer 4 Terminate the connection. If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.
❚❚ 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 98). ❚❚ Printing Pictures Click the Print button in the toolbar. A dialog will be displayed, allowing you to print pictures on a printer connected to the computer.
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 95. 2 Select components. Select pictures in ViewNX 2. 3 Start Short Movie Creator. Click the Short 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 (0 161) 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. 1 Connect the HDMI cable.
D Close the Connector Cover Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use. Foreign matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer. A Television Playback Volume can be adjusted using the controls on the television; adjusting volume on the camera has no effect. Use of an EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5D power connector (available separately) is recommended for extended playback.
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Connect the USB cable. Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. A USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the printer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub. Q 3 Turn the camera on.
Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 Select a picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Rotate the command dial right to zoom in on the current frame (0 86; rotate the dial left to exit zoom). To view nine pictures at a time, rotate the dial left when a picture is displayed full frame. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or rotate the command dial right to display the highlighted picture full frame. Print setup 2 Adjust print options. Press J to display PictBridge print options (0 107).
Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 102). 2 Choose an option. Print setup Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Select images for printing: Select pictures for printing. • Select by date: Print one copy of each picture taken on selected dates. • Print DPOF print order: Print an existing print order created with the DPOF print order option in the playback menu (0 108).
3 Select pictures or choose dates. If you chose Select images for printing or Print DPOF print order in Step 2, press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures. To select the current picture for printing, press 1. The picture will be marked with a Z icon and the number of prints will be set to 1; press 1 or 3 to specify the number of prints (up to 99; to deselect the picture, press 3 when the number of prints is 1). Continue until all the desired pictures have been selected.
4 Adjust print options. Press J to display PictBridge print options. Press 1 or 3 to highlight page size, border, or time stamp items and press 2 to display the options described on page 107; note that a warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small for an index print. 5 Start printing. Highlight Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J again.
A PictBridge Print Options 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). Number This option is listed only when pictures are printed one at a of time. Press 1 or 3 to choose number of copies (maximum 99), copies then press J to select and return to the previous menu. This option is listed only if supported by the printer.
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 ch o o s e f r o m t h e following options: Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures (0 111). To select the current picture for printing, press 1.
oThe Playback Menu To display the playback menu, press G and select the playback menu tab (K). G button The playback menu contains the following options: Option Delete Description Delete multiple images. Default — Image type: All images Frame interval: 5 s View movies and photos in a slide Slide show Movie playback time: show. Same as frame interval Audio: Background track 1 Image Choose whether pictures are disOn review played after shooting.
Option Description Create cropped copies of selected pictures. Create copies of movies from which Edit movie unwanted footage has been trimmed. Change Change the themes for existing theme Motion Snapshots. Crop s z 8 y 9 t I Q Q o g n 110 Default 0 — 115 — 116 — 117 A Playback The camera may be unable to display or retouch images that were created or have been edited with other devices.
Selecting Multiple Images Choosing the options listed below displays an image selection dialog. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures (only pictures to which the operation applies are available for selection).
Image Review If On is selected, pictures will be displayed immediately after shooting. To view pictures when Off is selected, press the K button. Rotate Tall s z 8 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 or rotate the multi selector to highlight an image (0 111) 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; press and hold the command dial to zoom in) and press J to create a retouched copy.
Resize z Create small copies of selected photographs. Select Choose size and choose a size from 1280×856; 1.1 M (1280 × 856 pixels), 960×640; 0.6 M (960 × 640 pixels), and 640×424; 0.3 M (640 × 424 pixels), and then choose Select images. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures (0 111) and press 1 or 3 to select or deselect. When the selection is complete, press J to display a confirmation dialog and select Yes to save the resized copies.
Crop Create a cropped copy of selected photographs. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight a picture (0 111) and press J to display the image with the default crop shown in yellow. Use the controls below to choose a crop and save the copy. To Use Description Choose size Rotate the command dial to choose the crop size. Choose aspect ratio Rotate the multi selector to choose between aspect ratios of 3 : 2, 4 : 3, 1 : 1, and 16 : 9.
Edit Movie Trim footage from movies to create edited copies. 1 Select Choose start point or Choose end point. s Choose from the following options: • Choose start point: Trim the opening footage. • Choose end point: Trim the closing footage. z 2 Select a movie. 8 Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight a movie (0 111) and press J to select. Pause the movie on opening or closing frame.
D Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long. If a copy can not be created at the current playback position, the current position will be displayed in red in Step 4 and no copy will be created. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card. To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly, use a fullycharged battery when editing movies.
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iThe Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu, press G and select the shooting menu tab (C, t, u, v, w, u, z, or v). G button The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Description Reset shooting Reset shooting options to options default values. Default 0 — 122 Scene auto selector Exposure Choose how the camera sets (Motion Snapshot mode)/ 122 mode shutter speed and aperture. t Programmed auto (other modes) Choose a file format and comImage quality JPEG normal 123 pression ratio.
Option Description Choose when the movie porMovie before/ tion of Motion Snapshots is after recorded (0 59). Choose a file format for new File format Motion Snapshots (0 59). Choose how the camera Metering meters exposure. Adjust settings for different White balance types of lighting. Control the camera’s sensitivity ISO sensitivity to light. Choose how the camera proPicture Control cesses pictures. Custom Picture Create custom Picture ConControl trols.
Option Description Adjust settings for 1 NIKKOR lenses with vibration reduction. Choose how the camera Focus mode focuses. Choose how the focus area is AF-area mode selected. Face-priority Turn face priority on or off. Built-in AF Control the built-in AF-assist assist illuminator. Choose a flash mode for the Flash control built-in flash and optional flash units. Flash Control flash output.
Reset Shooting Options Select Yes to reset the options in the shooting menu and other shooting settings to default values (0 119, 185). Exposure Mode The options in the exposure mode menu offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. 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 26).
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).
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; 0 171) 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.
Continuous Choose the frame rate for continuous shooting (0 63) from 5, 15, 30, and 60 fps. An electronic shutter is used at rates of 15 fps and above; except when On is selected for Silent photography, a mechanical shutter is used when 5 fps is selected. Silent Photography Select On to reduce camera noise in quiet surroundings. The camera uses an electronic shutter and silences the sounds produced when the camera controls are operated. Selecting Off restores normal operation.
Movie Settings Choose a frame size and frame rate for HD movies (0 49). Option Frame size (pixels) Recording rate t 1080/60i 59.94 fields/s * 1920 × 1080 r 1080/30p 29.97 fps u 720/60p 59.94 fps 1280 × 720 s 720/30p 29.97 fps Bit rate (approx.) Maximum length 24 Mbps 20 minutes 24 Mbps 16 Mbps 29 minutes 12 Mbps * Sensor output is about 60 fps. 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.
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 59). Movie footage starts about a second before the shutterrelease button is pressed all the way down and ends about 0.6 s after. Shutter-release button Shutter-release button pressed halfway pressed all the way down 1.0 s : 0.6 s 1.0 s 0.6 s Movie footage The camera records about 1.
File Format Choose the file format for Motion Snapshots (0 59). Motion Snapshots are recorded as a 4 s MOV file and a JPEG NMS file image. Motion Snapshots can only be viewed on the camera or using ViewNX 2. 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 60); for information on viewing Motion Snapshot movies, see page 56. Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure.
Autoexposure Lock Exposure lock is used to recompose photographs after metering exposure. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 128) to frame off-center subjects that are much brighter or darker than their surroundings or to optimize exposure for an object other than your main subject. 1 Meter exposure. Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutterrelease button halfway to meter exposure. Check that the focus area is displayed in green.
White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources, but other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source. v Auto J I H N G M L Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Preset manual Automatic white balance adjustment. Recommended in most situations. Use under incandescent lighting. Use with cool-white fluorescent lighting.
Fine-Tuning White Balance Options other than Preset manual can be fine-tuned as follows: 1 Display fine-tuning options. Highlight an option other than Preset manual and press 2 to display the fine-tuning options shown at right. Coordinates Adjustment 2 Fine-tune white balance. Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance. Increase green Increase blue Increase amber Increase magenta A White Balance Fine Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute.
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. 1 Light a reference object. Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. A standard gray panel can be used for increased precision. 2 Select Preset manual. Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu and press 2.
3 Measure white balance. When the camera is ready to measure white balance, a flashing L will be displayed. Before the indicator stops flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the display and press the shutter-release button all the way down. No photograph will be recorded; white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus. 4 Check the results. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, the message shown at right will be displayed.
D Auto Power Off White balance measurement will end without a new value being acquired if no operations are performed for the time selected for Auto power off in the setup menu (0 162; 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 higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the more likely the image is to be affected by “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines. The camera adjusts ISO sensitivity in response to q Auto (160–6400) 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 Manual adjustments (all Picture Controls) Choose from options between –2 and +2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). For Quick adjust example, choosing positive values for Vivid makes pictures more vivid. Not available with Neutral, Monochrome, or custom Picture Controls. Control the sharpness of outlines.
D “A” (Auto) Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. A The Picture Control Grid Pressing the command dial in Step 2 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Picture Control in relation to the other Picture Controls (only contrast is displayed when Monochrome is selected). Release the dial to return to the Picture Control menu.
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 138 for more information.
Load from/Save to Card Custom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX 2 or optional software such as Capture NX 2 can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera, or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in other Nikon 1 V2 cameras and compatible software and then deleted when no longer needed.
Auto Distortion Control Select On to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wideangle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion in photos taken with long lenses (note that the edges of photographs may be cropped out, and that there may be an increase in the time needed to process images before they are saved). This option is available only with 1 NIKKOR lenses and not with other NIKKOR lenses attached using the FT1 mount adapter. Results are not guaranteed with third-party lenses.
Color Space The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose sRGB for photos that will be used “as is,” with no further modification, Adobe RGB for photos that will be extensively processed or retouched after leaving the camera. Note that regardless of the option selected, sRGB is used for movies and Motion Snapshots and for photos taken during movie recording.
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 (0 128). 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.
HDR (High Dynamic Range) Select On to preserve details in high-contrast scenes. Each time a picture is taken, the camera quickly takes 2 shots at different exposures and combines them to capture a wide range of tones, from shadows to highlights. While the shots are combined, a message is displayed and the shutter release is disabled. The final photograph is displayed when processing is complete.
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.
Movie Sound Options Adjust movie sound recording settings for the built-in microphone and optional ME-1 external microphones. ❚❚ Microphone Select Microphone off to disable sound recording. Selecting any other option enables recording and sets the microphone to the selected sensitivity. A The 2 Icon Movies recorded with the microphone off are indicated by a 2 icon in full-frame and movie playback.
Vibration Reduction This option is available with 1 NIKKOR lenses that support vibration reduction (VR). The options available vary with the type of lens: Normal/Active/Off for lenses that support active vibration reduction and On/Off for other VR lenses. Choose Active, Normal, or On to reduce the effects of vibration; choose Active when shooting from a moving vehicle or while walking or for other forms of strong camera shake, Normal for the relatively mild camera shake that occurs while standing still.
Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses. AF-A AF-S AF-C AF-F MF Auto-select AF: The camera automatically selects AF-S if the subject is stationary, AF-C if it is moving. Single AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. * Continuous AF: For subjects in motion.
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 (0 151) or use focus lock (0 154) to focus on another subject at the same distance, and then recompose the photograph.
A The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illumiAF-assist illuminator nator will light automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.
3 Focus. Rotate the multi selector until the subject is in focus. Rotate the multi selector clockwise to increase the focus distance, counterclockwise to decrease; the faster you rotate the multi selector, the quicker the focus distance changes. The focus indicator shows the approximate focus distance. Press J when the subject is in focus. To magnify the view in the display by up to about 10× for precise focus, rotate the command dial right.
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus area for autofocus is selected. The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus area. Press J to view the focus area selection display, then use the multi selector to position the Single- focus area over your subject c point and press J; the camera focuses on the subject in the Focus area selected focus area only. Use with stationary subjects.
Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing on the subject in the center of the frame, allowing you to focus on a subject that will not be in the center of the final composition. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 150), you can also focus on another subject at the same distance and then use focus lock to recompose the photograph. Focus lock is most effective when an option other than Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode (0 153). 1 Focus.
2 Lock focus. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, press 1 (A) to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-L/AF-L indicator will be displayed; 0 129). Focus will remain locked until 1 (A) is pressed again, even if you later remove your finger from the shutterrelease button. A See Also For information on changing the role of the 1 (A) button, see page 163. 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot. Focus will remain locked between shots.
Face-Priority Choose On to enable face priority (0 27). 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 (0 149) or single AF is selected in AF-A, and • Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode (0 153) or the center focus area is selected for Single-point.
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.
Flash Compensation Flash compensation alters flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Choose from values between –3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments of 1/3 EV; in general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker. A Y icon is displayed when flash compensation is in effect. Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0.
gThe Setup Menu To display the setup menu, press G and select the setup menu tab (B). G button The setup menu contains the following options: Option Description Reset setup menu options to Reset setup options 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. Display brightness Adjust display brightness. Grid display Display a framing grid. Choose the auto power off Auto power off delay.
Option Description Default Choose whether remote controls for HDMI-CEC devices to which the camHDMI device control On era is connected can be used to operate the camera. Flicker reduction Reduce flicker or banding. — Reset file numbering Reset file numbering. — Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Daylight saving time: Off Choose a language for the Language — camera displays. Record camera orientation Auto image rotation On with pictures.
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 95). To exit without formatting the memory card, highlight No and press J. The message shown at right is displayed while the card is formatted; do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until formatting is complete.
Grid Display Select On to display a framing grid (0 6). Auto Power Off Choose how long the displays remain on when no operations are per formed (0 18). Choose shorter delays to reduce the drain on the battery. Once the displays have turned off, they can be reactivated by operating the camera buttons or mode dial. A The GP-N100 To enable auto power off when an optional GP-N100 GPS unit is attached, select Enable for the GPS > Auto power off option in the setup menu (0 76).
Remote Control Choose how the camera responds to the shutter-release button on the optional ML-L3 remote control (0 65). If Quick response is selected, the shutter will be released immediately; if 2 s delay is selected, the shutter will be released after a 2 s delay. Remote on Duration Choose how long the camera will remain active while waiting for a signal from the remote control (0 63). Choose a shorter delay to reduce the drain on the battery.
Flicker Reduction Reduce flicker and banding in the displays 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 19). 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. The camera clock will Daylight automatically be advanced or set back one hour. The saving time default setting is 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 or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 171). 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.
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nTechnical Notes Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for your camera. Lenses 1 mount lenses Mount Mount Adapter FT1: The FT1 allows NIKKOR F mount lenses to be adapters used with Nikon 1 interchangeable lens format digital cameras.
Flash units • SB-N5 (0 72): The SB-N5 has a Guide Number of 8.5/27.9 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F; Guide Number at ISO 160 is 10.8/35.4). When mounted on the Nikon 1 V2, it supports i-TTL and manual flash control (0 157). • SB-N7 (0 72): The SB-N7 has a Guide Number of 18/59 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F; Guide Number at ISO 160 is 22.8/74.8). When mounted on the Nikon 1 V2, it supports i-TTL and manual flash control (0 157).
Software Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package offering such features as white balance adjustment and color control points. Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the websites listed on page xvii for the latest information on supported operating systems. At default settings, Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates to Capture NX 2 and other Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in to an account on the computer and the computer is connected to the Internet.
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 When inserted in the camera, Eye-Fi cards can be used to upload photographs to a preselected destination. As of September 2012, the camera supports 8 GB Pro X2 SDHC cards. 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 cover. 2 Insert the EP-5D power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the connector to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the connector in place when the connector is fully inserted. 3 Close the battery-chamber cover.
4 Connect the AC cable. Connect the AC adapter AC cable to the AC socket on AC adapter. 5 Connect the DC cable. Open the camera power connector cover and plug the AC adapter DC cable securely into the DC socket on the EP-5D. A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
Storage and Cleaning Storage If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area.
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Physical shocks may also cause the shutter to malfunction. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
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. The lens is 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-EL21 battery. • Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a spare EN-EL21 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.
Other settings Focus area selection Flexible program Autoexposure lock Focus lock Self-timer Exposure compensation Flash mode 6 Advanced movie Theme C — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ — — t ✔ ✔1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — u ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — v ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — w ✔ — — ✔ ✔ — ✔ — — u — — — — — — — — — 1 Has no effect on movies recorded with movie-record button. 2 NEF (RAW) images fixed at 4608 × 3072. 3 Smart Photo Selector mode only. 4 Not available at image qualities of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine. 5 VR lenses only.
❚❚ v Advanced Movie and z Motion Snapshot Modes Shooting menu t Exposure mode ✔ Image quality — Image size — Continuous — Silent photography ✔ Number of shots saved — Frame rate ✔1 Movie settings ✔2 Movie before/after — File format — Metering ✔2 White balance ✔ ISO sensitivity ✔ Picture Control ✔ Custom Picture Control ✔ Auto distortion control — Color space — Active D-Lighting — HDR — Long exposure NR — High ISO noise reduction ✔ Movie sound options ✔2 3 ✔ Vibration reduction Focus mode ✔ AF-area mode ✔2
Other settings Focus area selection Flexible program Autoexposure lock Focus lock Self-timer Exposure compensation Flash mode Advanced movie Theme t ✔2 — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ — v u v ✔2 ✔2 — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — — ✔ ✔ — — w ✔2 — — ✔ ✔ — — ✔ — 1 Slow motion selected in advanced movie mode. 2 HD movie selected in advanced movie mode. 3 VR lenses only.
Defaults Defaults for the options in the playback, shooting, and setup menus may be found on pages 109, 119, and 159, respectively. Defaults for other settings are listed below. Option Default Focus area (0 153) Center * Flexible program (0 34) Off Autoexposure lock (0 129) Off Focus lock (0 154) Off Continuous/self-timer (0 63) 8 (single frame) Exposure compensation (0 68) 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 SD-E016GUX UHS-I SDHC card at different image quality, size, or movie settings. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded.
❚❚ Smart Photo Selector 1 Image quality (0 123) NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine 2 NEF (RAW) JPEG fine JPEG normal JPEG basic Image size (0 123) 4608 × 3072 3456 × 2304 2304 × 1536 — 4608 × 3072 3456 × 2304 2304 × 1536 4608 × 3072 3456 × 2304 2304 × 1536 4608 × 3072 3456 × 2304 2304 × 1536 File size 133.1 MB 115.4 MB 102.7 MB 87.1 MB 45.9 MB 28.2 MB 15.6 MB 23.2 MB 14.3 MB 8.0 MB 11.8 MB 7.4 MB 4.2 MB No. of shots 118 136 153 180 342 557 1000 679 1000 1900 1300 2100 3700 1 Number of shots saved set to 5.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of common problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording or any other processing to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera still does not respond, remove and replace the battery or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter, but note that this will delete any data not yet saved.
Shooting (All Modes) The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card. The shutter-release is disabled: • The battery is exhausted (0 12, 21). • The memory card is locked (0 15) or full (0 21). • The flash is charging (0 69). • The camera is not in focus (0 24). • You are currently filming a slow motion movie (0 51). Only one picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed in continuous release mode: 5 fps is selected for Continuous and the built-in flash is raised.
Smudges appear in photographs: Clean the front and rear lens elements. Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the displays: Choose a Flicker reduction setting that matches the local AC power supply (0 164). No flash: The camera is in best moment capture or Motion Snapshot mode or is recording a movie, or I is selected for Continuous/self-timer (0 63) and the Continuous is 15 fps or above (0 125).
Playback NEF (RAW) images are not displayed: The camera displays only the JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine images (0 123). “Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation: • Select On for Rotate tall (0 112). • The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off (0 166). • Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken (0 166). • Photo is displayed in image review (0 112). Cannot hear movie sound: • Rotate the command dial right to raise the volume (0 56).
Error Messages This section lists the error messages that appear in the display. Message n 192 Solution If the subject is too bright, lower ISO sensitivity or choose a faster shutter speed or smaller aperture (higher (Shutter-speed or f-number). aperture display If the subject is too dark, raise ISO senflashes) sitivity, use a flash, or choose a slower shutter speed or larger aperture (lower f-number).
Message Solution Eye-Fi cards cannot be Turn the camera off and slide the card used with the write write-protect switch to the “write” protect switch in the position. “lock” position. • You may be able to record additional images if you reduce image quality or size. Memory card is full. • Delete unwanted images. • Insert another memory card. • Use an approved card. • Format the card. If the problem perThis memory card sists, the card may be damaged. Concannot be used.
Message Solution Turn the camera off and then on again Failed to update and reattempt the update. If the probspeedlight firmware. lem persists or reoccurs frequently, Try again after turning contact a Nikon-authorized service the camera off and on. representative. Turn the camera off and then on again Failed to update lens and reattempt the update. If the probfirmware. Try again lem persists or reoccurs frequently, after turning the contact a Nikon-authorized service camera off and on. representative.
Specifications Nikon 1 V2 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Effective pixels Image sensor Image sensor Digital camera with support for interchangeable lenses Nikon 1 mount Approx. 2.7× lens focal length (35 mm format equivalent) 14.2 million 13.2 mm × 8.
Electronic viewfinder Electronic viewfinder Frame coverage Eyepoint Diopter adjustment Eye sensor Shooting modes Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Release Mode Frame advance rate Self-timer Remote control modes n 196 0.47-in., approx. 1440k-dot color TFT LCD viewfinder with diopter control and brightness adjustment Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical 18 mm (–1.
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 Raised by pressing flash button 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. 921k-dot, TFT LCD with brightness adjustment Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, slide show, histogram display, auto image rotation, and rating option Interface USB HDMI output Multi accessory port Audio input Supported languages Power source Battery AC adapter Tripod socket Hi-Speed USB Type C mini-pin HDMI connector Used for designated accessories Stereo mini-pin jack (3.
Operating environment Temperature Humidity 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) 85% or less (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at the temperature specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA): 23 ±3 °C (73.4 ±5.4 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice.
1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 Type 1 mount lens Focal length 10–30 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.6 Construction 12 elements in 9 groups (including 3 aspherical elements) Angle of view 77°–29° 40′ Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) Minimum focus distance 0.2 m (0.7 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening) Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range • 10 mm focal length: f/3.5–16 • 30 mm focal length: f/5.6–16 Filter-attachment size 40.
❚❚ 1 NIKKOR Lenses 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 Lens cap Lens hood mounting mark Zoom ring Lens mounting mark CPU contacts Focal length mark Focal length scale Retractable lens barrel button 1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.
1 NIKKOR lenses are exclusively for Nikon 1 interchangeable lens format digital cameras. The angle of view is equivalent to a 35 mm format lens with a focal length about 2.7× longer. The 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 supports normal and active vibration reduction and vibration reduction off (0 148). Use the zoom ring to zoom in and out. A Detaching the Lens Before removing or exchanging lenses, retract the lens and turn the camera off (0 17).
A Supplied Accessories • 40.5 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-N40.5 • Rear Lens Cap LF-N1000 A Optional Accessories • 40.5 mm screw-on filters • Bayonet Hood HB-N101 (for use with the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6; attaches as shown below). • 40.5 mm screw-on Hood HN-N102 (for use with the 1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.
❚❚ The Optional FT1 Mount Adapter Read this section for information on using the optional FT1 mount adapter. Before proceeding, be sure that you have read and understood this manual and the documentation for the FT1 and lenses. Autofocus Autofocus is available only with AF-S lenses; other lenses support manual focus only. Set the camera focus mode to AF-S (the camera will not focus in other autofocus modes).
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). A navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right of the display. Navigation window Rotate the command dial right to zoom in to a maximum of 10×, left to zoom out. Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the display. Press J to exit zoom.
Error Messages and Displays The following warnings appear in the camera aperture display. Display FEE F–– Problem Solution When using CPU lenses, lock Lens aperture ring is not aperture ring at minimum aperlocked at minimum aperture. ture (highest f-number). When using non-CPU lens, rotate Non-CPU lens is attached, or lens aperture ring to adjust aperno lens is attached. ture. Restrictions • Auto and best moment capture modes are not supported.
• Certain lenses will block the AF-assist illuminator and, at some distances, the flash. • The tops and bottoms may be missing from circular bokeh shapes created at wide apertures using lenses with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. ❚❚ 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.
A Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime 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. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc. The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, 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-EL21 (1485 mAh) batteries are given below. • Still images: Approximately 310 shots • Movies: Approximately 65 minutes of HD footage at 1080/60i Measured according to CIPA standards at 23 ±3 °C (73.4 ±5.
Index Symbols C (Auto mode) ..................................23 t (Programmed auto) ........... 34, 122 u (Shutter-priority auto) ...... 35, 122 v (Aperture-priority auto) ... 36, 122 w (Manual) ................................ 37, 122 u (Best moment capture mode) 41 v (Advanced movie mode) .........49 z (Motion Snapshot mode) ..........59 h (Scene auto selector) ............. 122 c (Portrait) .........................................26 d (Landscape) ...................................
Body cap ....................................1, 2, 171 Border ..................................................107 Bounce lighting ................................. 74 Brightness ..........................................138 Buffering ........................................ 45, 60 Built-in AF assist ..................... 151, 156 Built-in Flash ....................................... 69 Bulb ........................................................ 38 Detailed display ...............................
Focusing the viewfinder ................... 6 Format ......................................... 15, 161 Format memory card ............. 15, 161 Frame rate .................................. 81, 125 FT1 ....................................................... 205 Full-frame playback ...................30, 81 Full-time AF ...................................... 149 G GP-N100 ................................................76 GPS .........................................................76 Grid display .........
PictBridge ................................. 102, 208 Picture Control ....................... 136, 140 Pixel mapping ..................................167 Playback ........................................ 30, 81 Playback menu .................................109 Playback zoom ................................... 86 Portrait .........................................26, 136 Power connector ................... 169, 174 Power drive zoom switch ............... 27 Power switch .....................................
Time stamp ....................................... 107 Time zone .......................................... 165 Time zone and date ....................... 165 Timer ......................................................63 Toning .......................................138, 139 Trimming movies ........................... 116 U USB ........................................ 79, 95, 102 USB cable ................................... 95, 102 Use GPS to set clock .........................77 UTC ....................
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