DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
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Getting the Most from Your Camera
Table of Contents
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sIntroduction
zAuto Photo Mode
6Creative Mode
8Smart Photo Selector Mode
yMovie Mode
9Motion Snapshot Mode
7Available Settings
tMore on Photography
IMore on Playback
QConnections
oThe Playback Menu
iThe Shooting Menu
gThe Setup Menu
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nTechnical Notes
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Getting the Most from Your Camera
Take pictures or movies in any of five modes.
Choose q z Motion Snapshot mode
brief movie vignettes,
w y Smar t Photo Selector mode
expression and other hard-to-time
shots,
plify photography by leaving the cam-
era in charge of settings,
special effects, match settings to the
scene, or shoot in exposure modes P, S, A,
or M, or
high-definition or slow-motion movies.
Combine photos, movies, and music.
q Install the supplied software
Short Movie Creator to create short
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Notices..........................................................................................xiii
Deleting Pictures..................................................................................26
Soft (q)..............................................................................................29
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P, S, A, M.................................................................................................. 30
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Viewing Pictures...................................................................................84
Protect ........................................................................................ 100
Rating.......................................................................................... 100
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M Manual..............................................................................................115
Edit/Save...............................................................................................136
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Cleaning................................................................................................172
Playback................................................................................................184
Index............................................................................................205
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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 equip-
ment. 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:
This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warn-
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❚❚WARNINGS
ings before using this Nikon product.
Keep the sun out of the frame. Keep the
sun well out of the frame when
shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight
focused into the camera when the
sun is in or close to the frame could
cause a fire.
Do not disassemble. Touching the prod-
uct’s internal parts could result in
injury. In the event of malfunction,
the product should be repaired only
by a qualified technician. Should the
product break open as the result of a
fall or other accident, remove the bat-
tery and/or AC adapter and then take
the product to a Nikon-authorized
service center for inspection.
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Turn off immediately in the event of mal-
function. Should you notice smoke or
an unusual smell coming from the
equipment or AC adapter (available
separately), unplug the AC adapter
and remove the battery immediately,
taking care to avoid burns. Continued
operation could result in injury. After
removing the battery, take the equip-
ment to a Nikon-authorized service
center for inspection.
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Keep out of reach of children. Failure to
observe this precaution could result
in injury. In addition, note that small
parts constitute a choking hazard.
Should a child swallow any part of
this equipment, consult a physician
immediately.
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Do not use in the presence of flammable
gas. Do not use electronic equipment
in the presence of flammable gas, as
this could result in explosion or fire.
Do not place the strap around the neck of
an infant or child. Placing the camera
strap around the neck of an infant or
child could result in strangulation.
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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.
• Do not attempt to insert the battery
upside down or backwards.
• Do not expose the battery to flame
or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the battery. Do not
transport or store the battery with
metal objects such as necklaces or
hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage
to the product, be sure to remove
the batter y when no charge
remains.
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Do not aim the flash at the operator of a
motor vehicle. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents.
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Observe caution when using a flash.
• Using the camera with the flash in
close contact with the skin or other
objects could cause burns.
• Using a flash close to the subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should
be observed when photographing
infants, when the flash should be no
less than one meter (39 in.) from the
subject.
• When the battery is not in use,
attach the terminal cover and store
in a cool, dry place.
• The battery may be hot immedi-
ately after use or when the product
has been used on battery power for
an extended period. Before remov-
ing the battery turn the camera off
and allow the battery to cool.
• Discontinue use immediately
should you notice any changes in
the battery, such as discoloration or
deformation.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should
the displays break, care should be
taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent the liquid crystal
from the displays touching the skin or
entering the eyes or mouth.
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Observe proper precautions when handling
ba tteries. Batteries may leak or
explode if improperly handled.
Observe the following precautions
when handling batteries for use in
this product:
• Use only batteries approved for use
in this equipment.
• Do not short or disassemble the
battery.
• Be sure the product is off before
replacing the battery. If you are
using an AC adapter, be sure it is
unplugged.
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Observe proper precautions when handling
the 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.
Use appropriate cables. When connect-
ing cables to the input and output
jacks, use only the cables provided or
sold by Nikon for the purpose to
maintain compliance with product
regulations.
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CD-ROMs: CD-ROMs containing soft-
ware or manuals should not be
played back on audio CD equipment.
Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD
player could cause hearing loss or
damage the equipment.
• Do not go near the charger during
thunderstorms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in elec-
tric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or charger
with wet hands. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in elec-
tric shock.
• Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from
one voltage to another or with DC-
to-AC inverters. Failure to observe
this precaution could damage the
product or cause overheating or fire.
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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.
we would appreciate it were you to
• Nikon reserves the right to change bring any errors or omissions to the
the specifications of the hardware attention of the Nikon representa-
and software described in these tive in your area (address provided
manuals at any time and without separately).
prior notice.
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAUTION
ATTENTION
This Class B digital apparatus com- Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
plies with Canadian ICES-003.
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Notice for Customers in Europe
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
This symbol indicates that
this product is to be col-
lected separately.
This symbol on the battery
indicates that the battery is
to be collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European coun-
tries:
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with
• This product is designated for sepa- this symbol or not, are designated
rate collection at an appropriate col- for separate collection at an appro-
lection point. Do not dispose of as priate collection point. Do not dis-
household waste.
pose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the • For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
charge of waste management.
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Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
The Battery Charger
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter
of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit
is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable pro-
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user be notified
tection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
that any changes or modifications
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
made to this device that are not
not installed and used in accordance
expressly approved by Nikon Corpo-
with the instructions, may cause
ration may void the user’s authority to
harmful interference to radio commu-
operate the equipment.
nications. However, there is no guar-
antee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful inter-
ference to radio or television recep-
tion, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or pro-
vided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Notice for Customers in the State of
California
WARNING: Handling the cord on this prod-
uct may expose you to lead, a chemical
known to the State of California to cause
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling
.
• Connect the equipment into an out-
let on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road,
Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for help.
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally cop-
ied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may
be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied • Cautions on certain copies and reproduc-
or reproduced
tions
Do not copy or reproduce paper The government has issued cautions
money, coins, securities, govern- on copies or reproductions of securities
ment bonds, or local government issued by private companies (shares,
bonds, even if such copies or repro- bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), com-
ductions are stamped “Sample.”
muter passes, or coupon tickets, except
when a minimum of necessary copies
are to be provided for business use by a
company. Also, do not copy or repro-
duce passports issued by the govern-
ment, licenses issued by public
agencies and private groups, ID cards,
and tickets, such as passes and meal
coupons.
The copying or reproduction of
paper money, coins, or securities
which are circulated in a foreign
country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the
government has been obtained, the
copying or reproduction of unused
postage stamps or post cards issued
by the government is prohibited.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of
copyrighted creative works such as
books, music, paintings, woodcuts,
prints, maps, drawings, movies, and
photographs is governed by
national and international copyright
laws. Do not use this product for the
purpose of making illegal copies or
to infringe copyright laws.
The copying or reproduction of
stamps issued by the government
and of certified documents stipu-
lated by law is prohibited.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data
storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted
files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using com-
mercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of per-
sonal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s
responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another
person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the
device and then completely refill it with images containing no private infor-
mation (for example, pictures of empty sky). Care should be taken to avoid
injury when physically destroying data storage devices.
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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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE http://www.mpegla.com
Temperature Warnings
The camera may become warm to the touch during use; this is normal and
does not indicate a malfunction. At high ambient temperatures, after
extended periods of continuous use, or after several photographs have been
taken in quick succession, a temperature warning may be displayed, follow-
ing which the camera will turn off automatically to minimize damage to its
internal circuits. Wait for the camera to cool before resuming use.
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including charg-
ers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifi-
cally for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to
operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic cir-
cuitry.
The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage
the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of
third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the
Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with
normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, ignit-
ing, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local autho-
rized Nikon dealer.
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Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories
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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 WAR-
RANTY.
Servicing the Camera and Accessories
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The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon
recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a
Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years,
and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees
apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particu-
larly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accesso-
ries regularly used with the camera, such as lenses, should be included
when the camera is inspected or serviced.
Before Taking Important Pictures
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Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or
before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the
camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for dam-
ages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
Life-Long Learning
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As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod-
uct support and education, continually-updated information is avail-
able on-line at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information,
tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice
on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be
available from the Nikon representative in your area. For contact infor-
mation, visit http://imaging.nikon.com/
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Introduction
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Package Contents
Confirm that the package contains the following items.
BF-N1000 body cap
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Nikon 1 J2 digital camera
MH-27 battery
EN-EL20
charger (AC wall
adapter or power cable
rechargeable
Li-ion battery
supplied in countries or
(with terminal cover)
regions where required;
shape depends on
country of sale)
UC-E15
USB cable
Lens (supplied only if
lens kit is purchased with
camera; comes with front
and rear lens caps)
AN-N1000 strap
ViewNX 2/Short
Movie Creator CD
Warranty
User’s Manual
Reference manual
CD (contains this manual)
Memory cards are sold separately.
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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
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1 Movie-record button .........................42 10 Eyelet for camera strap ..................... 11
3 Power switch........................................17 12 Infrared receiver.........................58, 183
4 Power lamp ..........................................17 13 Dust shield .........................................172
5 Mounting mark ...................................16 14 Lens mount .................................16, 148
6 Speaker
7 Built-in flash.........................................62 16 Body cap ........................................ 1, 167
Self-timer lamp ...................................58
Red-eye reduction lamp ...................62
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The Camera Body (Continued)
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3 & (feature) button .............................10 14 Multi selector......................................... 7
4 W (playback zoom/thumbnail)
6 Connector cover
cover latch.................................... 13, 15 19 Memory card slot................................ 13
11 Battery-chamber/
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The Monitor
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Scene .............................................. 22, 28
6 Self-timer/
remaining............................................20
Number of shots remaining
before memory buffer fills ............122
White balance
recording indicator .........................129
remote control mode .......................57 20 Time available............................... 42, 46
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Continuous mode .......................... 121 21 ISO sensitivity ..................................131
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9 White balance ................................ 126 23 Aperture.....................................114, 115
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Frame rate
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11 Image size ....................................... 119 27 Sound settings ................................159
12 Image quality ................................. 118 28 Eye-Fi indicator ...............................169
15 Face-priority AF ........................24, 152 30 Focus area....................................23, 149
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17 Exposure compensation ...................60 32 Time elapsed................................. 42, 46
for over 1000 exposures) .................20
HDR indicator ......................................31
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The $ (Display) Button
Press $ to cycle through shooting
shown below.
$ button
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❚❚ Shooting
❚❚ Playback
Simplified display
Simple photo info
Detailed photo info
Image only
Detailed display
The Framing Grid
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A framing grid can be displayed by selecting
On for Grid display in the setup menu
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The Mode Dial
The camera offers a choice of the follow-
ing shooting modes:
Mode dial
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era records a still image and about a second of movie footage. When the
resulting “Motion Snapshot” is viewed on the camera, the movie will
play back in slow motion over approximately 2.5 s, followed by the still
image.
the shutter is released, the camera auto-
matically selects the best shot and four
best shot candidates based on composi-
tion and motion.
The camera automatically adjusts set-
tings to suit the subject.
which you want to use special effects,
match settings to the scene, or shoot in
exposure modes P, S, A, or M.
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The Multi Selecor
The multi selector and J button are
used to adjust settings and navigate the
camera menus.
Multi selector
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Settings: A
Menu navigation: 1
Move cursor up.
Select highlighted
item.
Settings: E
Settings: E
View self-timer/
remote-control menu
View exposure com-
pensation menu
Menu navigation: 4
Return to previous
menu.
Menu navigation: 2
Select highlighted item
or display sub-menu.
Settings: M
Menu navigation: 3
Move cursor down.
Note: You can also highlight items by rotating the multi selector.
The Multi Selector
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In this manual, the 1, 2, 3, and 4 symbols are used to
represent up, right, down, and left on the multi selector.
Items can be highlighted by rotating the multi selector
as shown at right.
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The G Button
Most shooting, playback, and setup
options can be accessed from the camera
menus. To view the menus, press the
G button.
G button
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Tabs
Choose from the following menus:
Menu options
Options in current menu.
Slider shows position in current
menu.
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❚❚ Using the Menus
Use the multi selector to navigate the
Multi selector
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1 Press 1 or 3 to select the tab then press 2 to display menu
items.
2 Highlight menu item and press 2 to display options.
3 Highlight desired option and press J to select.
Using the Menus
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The items listed may vary with camera settings. Items displayed in gray
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The & (Feature) Button
The & button gives access to the follow-
ing features in creative, movie, Motion
Snapshot, and playback modes. Press &
and use the multi selector (or W control)
and J button to adjust options.
& button
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• Scene (creative mode): Choose from P, S, A, M, Night landscape
(j), Night portrait (o), Backlighting (m), Easy panorama
(p), Soft (q), Miniature effect (r), and Selective color (s).
tion (HD movie) and slow-motion (Slow motion) recording.
Waves, Relaxation, and Tenderness.
tures.
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First Steps
1 Attach the camera strap.
Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets.
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2 Charge the battery.
Insert the battery 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
The Plug Adapter
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Depending on the country or region of
purchase, a plug adapter may be sup-
plied with the charger. The shape of the
adapter varies with the country or region
of purchase. If a plug adapter is supplied,
raise the wall plug and connect the plug
adapter as shown at right, making sure
the plug is fully inserted. Attempting to forcibly remove the plug
adapter could damage the product.
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The Battery and Charger
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below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F); failure to observe this pre-
caution could damage the battery or impair its performance.
Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at bat-
tery temperatures from 0°C (32°F) to 10°C (50°F) and from 45°C
(113°F) to 60°C (140°F); the battery will not charge if its tempera-
ture is below 0°C (32°F) or above 60°C (140°F).
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Charge the battery at ambient temperatures between 5°C (41°F)
and 35°C (95°F). If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly during charging,
cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer
or a Nikon-authorized service representative.
Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in
the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is
only partially charged. Remove and reinsert the battery to begin
charging again.
Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug when not
in use.
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3 Insert the battery and a memory card.
Check to be sure the battery and card are in the correct orien-
tation. 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.
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Rear
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Inserting and Removing Batteries and Memory Cards
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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.
Formatting Memory Cards
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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 instruc-
that this permanently deletes any data the
card may contain. Be sure to copy any
photographs and other data you wish to
keep to a computer before proceeding.
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The Write Protect Switch
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Memory cards are equipped
with a write protect switch to
prevent accidental loss of data.
When this switch is in the “lock”
position, the memory card can
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Write-protect switch
not be formatted and photos can not be deleted or recorded. To
unlock the memory card, slide the switch to the “write” position.
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Removing Batteries and Memory Cards
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After turning the camera off, confirm that
and open the battery-chamber/memory
card slot cover. To remove the battery, first
release it by pressing the orange battery
latch in the direction shown by the arrow
and then remove the battery by hand.
To remove a memory card, first press the
card in to eject it (q); the card can then
be removed by hand (w).
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Memory Cards
D
• The camera stores pictures on SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards
• Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when
removing memory cards from the camera.
• Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera
off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting
or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a com-
puter. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of
data or in damage to the camera or card.
• Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.
• Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this pre-
caution could damage the card.
• Do not expose to water, heat, high levels of humidity, or direct
sunlight.
• Do not format memory cards in a computer.
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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 10–30mm
s
Mounting mark (lens)
Keeping marks aligned, position lens on
camera, then rotate until it clicks into place.
Mounting mark
(camera)
Mounting mark (lens)
Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons
A
Lenses with retractable lens barrel but-
tons can not be used when retracted. To
unlock and extend the lens, keep the
retractable lens barrel button pressed (q)
while rotating the zoom ring (w). The
lens can be retracted and the zoom ring
locked by pressing the retractable lens
barrel button and rotating the ring in the opposite direction. Be
careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button while attach-
ing or removing the lens.
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5 Turn the camera on.
Press the power switch to turn the
camera on. The power lamp will
briefly light green and the monitor will
turn on. Be sure to remove the lens
cap before shooting.
Turning the Camera Off
To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. The monitor
will turn off.
A
s
Auto Power Off
A
If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds, the displays
will turn off and the power lamp start to flash (if desired, the delay
before the displays turn off automatically can be changed using the
be reactivated by operating the buttons, mode dial, or other camera
controls. If no operations are performed for about three minutes
after the displays have turned off, the camera will turn off automat-
ically.
Attaching and Removing Lenses
A
Turn the camera off before attaching or removing lenses. Note that
when the camera is turned off, the sensor protection barrier in the
lens will close, protecting the camera image sensor.
Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons
A
the camera will automatically turn on when the retractable lens bar-
rel lock is released; in addition, if the view through the lens is dis-
played or the monitor is off, the camera will turn off when the lens
barrel is locked (in the case of 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 and
1 NIKKOR VR 30–110mm f/3.8–5.6 lenses, firmware version 1.10 or
later is required if locking the lens barrel is to turn the camera off
when the monitor is off; for information on updating lens firmware,
visit the Nikon website for your area).
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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
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 Press 1 or 3 to highlight daylight
format and press J.
saving time option and press J.
Note: The camera uses a 24-hour
clock. Language and clock can be
changed at any time using
setup menu.
Press 4 or 2 to select items and
press 1 or 3 to change. Press J
when finished.
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The Camera Clock
A
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.
The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable
power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery
is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EP-5C power
will power the clock for about a month. If a message warning that
the clock has been reset is displayed when the camera is turned on,
the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Set the
clock to the correct time and date.
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7 Check the battery level and memory card capacity.
Check the battery level and number
of exposures remaining in the moni-
tor.
Battery level
❚❚ Battery Level
Display
Description
Battery fully charged or
partially discharged;
level shown by L or
K icon in detailed
Exposures remaining
s
NO ICON
Low battery. Ready
fully-charged battery or
prepare to charge
battery.
H
Cannot take pictures. Battery exhausted;
Insert fully-charged shutter-release
battery.
disabled. Insert charged
battery.
❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining
The monitor shows the number of pictures that can be stored
on the memory card at current settings (values over 1000 are
rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values between
1200 and 1299 are shown as 1.2 K). If a warning is displayed
stating that there is not enough memory for additional
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Auto Photo Mode
z
Auto photo mode is the mode generally used for taking photos.
Taking Photos in Auto Photo Mode
1 Select auto photo 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 pic-
tures in “tall” (portrait) orientation.
Shutter speeds slow when lighting is
a tripod is recommended.
Available Settings
A
For information on the options available in auto photo mode, see page
53.
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3 Frame the photograph.
Position your subject in the center of
the frame.
The Shutter-Release Button
A
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.
z
Focus: Press halfway
Shoot: Press the rest
of the way down
Automatic Scene Selection
A
In auto photo mode, the camera automati- Scene icon
cally analyzes the subject and selects the
appropriate scene. The selected scene is
shown by an icon in the display.
c Portrait: Human portrait subjects.
d Landscape: Landscapes and cityscapes.
f Night portrait: Portrait subjects framed against dark backgrounds.
e Close up: Subjects close to the camera.
Z Auto: Subjects that do not fall into the categories listed above.
Movie Recording
A
In auto photo mode, movies can not be recorded and pressing the
movie-record button has no effect.
See Also
A
the camera focuses or the shutter is released.
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4 Focus.
Press the shutter-release button half-
way to focus. If the subject is poorly lit,
light to assist the focus operation.
If the camera is able to focus, the selected
focus area will be highlighted in green
and a beep will sound (a beep may not
sound if the subject is moving).
Focus area
z
If the camera is unable to focus, the focus
area will be displayed in red. See page
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 automati-
cally clear from the display and the
camera will be ready to shoot 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.
Memory card
access lamp
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Using a Zoom Lens
A
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.
The zoom position is shown by the zoom
guide in the display.
Zoom guide
Face-Priority AF
A
The camera detects and focuses on por-
trait subjects (face-priority AF). A double
yellow border will be displayed if a por-
trait subject is detected facing the camera
(if multiple faces, up to a maximum of
five, are detected, the camera will select
the closest subject). Press the shutter-
release button halfway to focus on the subject in the double yellow
border. The border will clear from the display if the camera can no
longer detect the subject (because, for example, the subject has
looked away).
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Viewing Photographs
Press K to display your most recent pho-
tograph full frame in the monitor (full-
frame 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
Press W down to zoom out. To view multi-
ple images, press W down when the pic-
W control
To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-
release button halfway.
See Also
A
75 for information on slide shows.
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Deleting Pictures
To delete the current picture, press O. Note that once deleted, pic-
tures 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 dis-
played.
z
O button
3 Delete the photograph.
Press O again to delete the picture and
return to playback, or press K to exit
without deleting the picture.
A
The Delete option in the playback menu can be used to delete selected
pictures, all pictures, pictures taken on selected dates, or pictures previ-
ously selected as candidates for deletion.
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Creative Mode
6
Choose creative mode when to take photos using special effects,
match settings to the scene, or shoot in exposure modes P, S, A, or
M.
Choosing a Creative Mode
1 Select creative mode.
Rotate the mode dial to w.
6
2 Choose a scene.
Press the & button and highlight a
& button
Press J to select the high-
lighted scene. Your selection
is indicated by an icon in the
display.
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Choosing a Scene
Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenes:
Option
Description
Control the full range of camera settings and choose
how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture
P, S, A, M
Each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed,
the camera takes a series of shots and combines
them to capture low lighting in night scenes; during
processing, a message is displayed and no pictures
can be taken. The flash does not fire and the edges of
photos are cropped out. Note that the desired results
may not be obtained if the camera or subject moves
during shooting; if the camera is unable to combine
the images, a warning will be displayed and only
one picture will be taken.
Night landscape (j)
6
Each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed,
the camera takes a series of shots, some with the
flash and some without, and combines them to cap-
ture background lighting in portraits taken at night
or under low light; during processing, a message is
displayed and no pictures can be taken. Raise the
Night portrait (o) built-in flash before shooting; no photograph will be
taken if the flash is not raised. Note that the edges of
photos are cropped out and that the desired results
may not be obtained if the camera or subject moves
during shooting; if the camera is unable to combine
the images, a warning will be displayed and the cam-
era will take a single picture using the flash.
Backlighting (m)
Shoot panoramas for later viewing on the camera
Easy panorama (p)
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Option
Description
Shoot photographs with a
soft filter effect. To choose
the amount of softening,
press
J
when the view
Soft (q)
through the lens is dis-
played, highlight an option
using the multi selector,
and press
J
to select.
The top and bottom of each photo is blurred so that
the subject appears to have been a diorama photo-
graphed at short range. Works best when shooting
from a high vantage point.
Miniature effect (r)
Take photos in which only
the hue chosen with the
6
multi selector and
ton appears in color.
J
but-
Selective color (s)
Note that movies can not be recorded in creative mode and that
pressing the movie-record button has no effect.
Available Settings
A
For information on the options available in creative mode, see page 53.
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P, S, A, M
P, S, A, M mode lets you choose the exposure mode, which con-
trols how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture.
❚❚ Exposure Mode
To choose the exposure mode, press the
G button, highlight Exposure mode
and press 2 to display the options below,
then highlight an option and press J.
The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for
snapshots and in other situations in which there
P Programmed auto
6
is little time to adjust camera settings.
You choose the shutter speed; the camera
S
to freeze or blur motion.
You choose the aperture; the camera selects a
blur the background or bring both foreground
and background into focus.
You control both shutter speed and aperture
A Aperture-priority auto
M Manual
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Backlighting
The method used to capture details in shaded areas of back-lit
subjects depends on the option selected for HDR in the shoot-
Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR (high
dynamic range); Z appears in the display. Each time the shutter-
release button is fully pressed, the camera takes two shots in quick
succession and combines them to preserve details in highlights
and shadows in high-contrast scenes; the built-in flash does not
fire. While the shots are combined, a message will be displayed and
the shutter release will be disabled. The final photograph will be
On displayed when processing is complete.
6
+
First exposure
(darker)
Second exposure
(brighter)
Combined HDR
image
The flash fires to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows in back-lit subjects.
Only one shot is taken when the shutter-release button is fully
pressed, and the flash fires with each shot. No pictures will be taken
if the built-in flash is not raised; raise the flash before shooting.
Off
Framing HDR Photographs
D
The edges of the image will be cropped out. The desired results may
not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting.
Depending on the scene, shading may be uneven and shadows may
appear around bright objects or halos around dark objects. If the cam-
era is unable to successfully combine the two images, a single image
be applied.
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Easy Panorama
Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas. During shooting,
used, but the built-in flash will not fire.
1 Set focus and exposure.
Frame the start of the pan-
orama and press the shut-
ter-release button halfway.
Guides will appear in the
display.
6
2 Start shooting.
Press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way
down and then lift your fin-
ger from the button. a, c,
d, and b icons will appear in
the display to indicate the
possible pan directions.
3 Pan the camera.
Progress indicator
Slowly pan the camera up, down, left,
or right as shown below. Shooting will
start when the camera detects the pan
direction and a progress indicator will
appear in the display. Shooting ends
automatically when the end of the
panorama is reached.
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An example of how to pan the camera is shown below. With-
out changing your position, pan the camera in a steady curve
either horizontally or vertically. Time the pan according to
the option selected for Image size in the shooting menu:
about 15 seconds are needed to complete the pan when
A Normal panorama is selected, about 30 seconds when
B Wide panorama is selected.
6
Panoramas
A
High-distortion wide-angle lenses may fail to produce the desired
results. An error message will be displayed if the camera is panned too
quickly or unsteadily.
The completed panorama will be slightly smaller than the area visible
in the display during shooting. No panorama will be recorded if shoot-
ing ends before the halfway point; if shooting ends after the halfway
point but before the panorama is complete, the unrecorded portion
will be shown in gray.
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❚❚ Viewing Panoramas
Panoramas can be viewed by pressing J when a panorama is
displayed with the smallest dimension filling the display and the
camera will then scroll through the picture in the original pan
direction.
Navigation Guide
window
6
The following operations can be performed:
To
Use
Description
Pause
Pause playback.
Resume playback when the panorama is
paused or during rewind/advance.
Play
J
Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. If playback is
paused, the panorama rewinds or advances a
segment at a time; keep the button pressed
for continuous rewind or advance. You can
also rotate the multi selector to rewind or
advance.
/
Advance/
rewind
Return to
full-frame
playback
/K Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.
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Smart Photo Selector Mode
8
Choose Smart Photo Selector mode for 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 four best shot candidates based on composition
and motion.
8
Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode
1 Select Smart Photo Selector mode.
Rotate the mode dial to y.
Available Settings
A
For information on the options available in Smart Photo Selector mode,
see page 53.
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2 Frame the photograph.
Compose the photograph with your
subject in the center of the frame.
3 Begin buffering photographs.
Press the shutter-release button half-
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 in the AF
area brackets while the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway.
8
AF area brackets
4 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,
and select five to copy to the memory
card. Note that some time may be
required. The best picture is displayed
in the monitor for a few seconds when
recording is complete.
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Buffering
A
Buffering begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway
and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way down.
Shutter-release
button pressed
halfway to focus
Shutter-release button
pressed all the way
down
Shooting ends
Buffering
Smart Photo Selector Mode
A
The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the
subject. Movies can not be recorded, and pressing the movie-record
button has no effect. The flash can not be used.
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Viewing Photographs
Press K and use the multi selector to
display photographs taken with the
taken with the Smart Photo Selector are
indicated by a y icon). Of the five pho-
tographs recorded by the Smart Photo
Selector, only the best shot will be dis-
played (when you press the multi selec-
tor right to view the next picture, the
camera will skip over the best shot can-
didates, with the result that the next pic-
ture displayed will not have a file
number that immediately follows that of
the current picture). To end playback
and return to shooting mode, press the
shutter-release button halfway.
K button
8
Choosing the Best Shot
When a photograph taken with the
Smart Photo Selector is displayed, you
can choose the best shot by pressing J.
Press 4 or 2 to view the other pictures
in the sequence and press J to select
the current picture as the best shot. To
return to normal playback, press D.
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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 four best
shot candidates, or press K to exit with-
out deleting the pictures. Note that once
deleted, pictures can not be recovered.
O button
8
Deleting Individual Photographs
A
Pressing the O button in the best shot selec-
tion dialog displays the following options;
highlight an option using the multi selector
and press J to select.
• This image: Delete the current photo (note
that the picture currently selected as the
best shot can not be deleted).
• All except best shot: Delete all photos in the sequence except the one
currently selected as the best shot.
A confirmation dialog will be displayed; to delete the selected image or
images, highlight Yes and press J.
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Movie Mode
y
Choose movie mode to shoot high-definition (HD) or slow-
HD Movies
Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.
1 Select movie mode.
Rotate the mode dial to 1. An HD
movie crop with an aspect ratio of
16 : 9 will appear in the display.
2 Frame the opening shot.
y
Frame the opening shot with your
subject in the center of the display.
See Also
A
size and frame rate options are described on page 123.
The 0 Icon
D
A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.
Available Settings
A
For information on the options available in movie mode, see page 53.
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3 Start recording.
Press the movie-record button to
begin recording. A recording indica-
tor, the time elapsed, and the time
available are displayed while record-
ing is in progress.
Audio Recording
A
Movie-record button
Be careful not to cover the microphone
and note that the built-in microphone
may record sounds made by the camera
or lens. By default, the camera focuses
continuously; to avoid recording focus
The Movie sound options item in the
shooting menu offers sensitivity and
wind noise options for the built-in micro-
Recording indicator/
Time elapsed
y
Time available
4 End recording.
Press the movie-record button again
to end recording. Recording will end
automatically when the maximum
ory card is full, another mode is
selected, the lens is removed, or the
Movie-record button
Maximum Length
A
HD movies can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 minutes in length (for
card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached
Exposure Lock
A
Exposure will lock while the A (multi selector up) button is pressed
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❚❚ Taking Photographs During HD Movie Recording
Press the shutter-release button all the
way down to take a photograph without
interrupting HD movie recording. Photo-
graphs taken during movie recording
have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.
Taking Photographs During Movie Recording
A
Up to 15 photographs can be taken with each movie shot. Please note
that photographs can not be taken with slow-motion movies.
y
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❚❚ Choosing the Movie Type
To choose between high definition and
slow motion recording, press & and use
the multi selector and J button to
choose from the following options:
• HD movie: Record movies in HD.
•
Slow motion: Record slow-motion movies
& button
Recording Movies
D
Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the displays and in the
final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the
camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed
through frame (flicker and banding can be reduced in HD movies by
choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the
local AC power supply, but note that the slowest shutter speed avail-
y
able is 1 100 at 50 Hz, 1
/
after-images when the camera is panned. Jagged edges, color fringing,
moiré, and bright spots may also appear. When recording movies,
avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera’s
internal circuitry.
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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 movie mode.
Rotate the mode dial to 1.
2 Select slow-motion mode.
Press the & button and use the multi
selector and J button to select Slow
motion. 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.
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4 Start recording.
Press the movie-record button to
begin recording. A recording indica-
tor, the time elapsed, and the time
available are displayed while record-
ing is in progress. The camera focuses
on the subject at the center of the dis-
available.
Movie-record button
Recording indicator/
Time elapsed
y
Time available
5 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
Movie-record button
Maximum Length
A
Up to 5 seconds or 4 GB of footage can be recorded; note that
depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before
See Also
A
Frame rate options are described on page 123.
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Viewing Movies
Press J to start playback.
Movie playback indicator/
1 icon/Length
Current position/total length
Guide
Volume
The following operations can be performed:
To
Use
Description
y
Pause
Pause playback.
Resume playback when the movie is paused
or during rewind/advance.
Play
J
Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. Speed
increases with each press, from 2× to 5× to
10× to 15×. If playback is paused, the movie
rewinds or advances one frame at a time; keep
the button pressed for continuous rewind or
advance. You can also rotate the multi selector
to rewind or advance when playback is
paused.
/
Advance/
rewind
Adjust
volume
Press up to increase volume, down to
decrease.
W
Return to
full-frame
playback
/K Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.
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Deleting Movies
To delete the current movie, press O. A
confirmation dialog will be displayed;
press O again to delete the movie and
return to playback, or press K to exit
without deleting the movie. Note that
once deleted, movies can not be recovered.
O button
See Also
A
unwanted footage from movies.
y
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Motion Snapshot Mode
9
Choose Motion Snapshot mode to record brief movie vignettes
with your photographs. Each time the shutter is released, the
camera records a still image and about a second of movie foot-
age. When the resulting “Motion Snapshot” is viewed on the
camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approxi-
mately 2.5 s, followed by the still image; playback is accompa-
nied by a background track about 10 s long.
9
Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode
1 Select Motion Snapshot mode.
Rotate the mode dial to z.
Available Settings
A
For information on the options available in Motion Snapshot mode, see
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2 Frame the picture.
Compose the photograph with your
subject in the center of the frame.
3 Begin buffering.
Press the shutter-release button half-
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 a second of
movie footage beginning before and
ending after the time the shutter-
release button was pressed. Note that
some time may be required. When
recording is complete, the photo-
graph will be displayed for a few sec-
onds.
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Buffering
A
Buffering begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway
and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way down.
Shutter-release
button pressed
halfway to focus
Shutter-release button
pressed all the way
down
Shooting ends
Buffering
❚❚ Choosing a Theme
To choose the background music for the
movie, press & and use the multi selector
and J button to choose from Beauty,
Waves, Relaxation, and Tenderness.
& button
9
To play the background music for the
highlighted theme, press the $ but-
ton and use the W control to adjust vol-
ume.
$ button
Motion Snapshot Mode
A
Live audio is not recorded. Movies can not be recorded using the
movie-record button and the flash can not be used.
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Viewing Motion Snapshots
Press K and use the multi selector to
Motion Snapshots are indicated by a z
icon). Pressing J when a Motion Snap-
shot is displayed plays back the movie
portion in slow motion over a period of
about 2.5 s, followed by the photo; the
background track plays for about 10 s.
To end playback and return to shooting
mode, press the shutter-release button
halfway.
K button
Deleting Motion Snapshots
To delete the current Motion Snapshot,
press O. A confirmation dialog will be
displayed; press O again to delete the
photo and movie and return to play-
back, or press K to exit without deleting
the file. Note that once deleted, Motion
Snapshots can not be recovered.
9
O button
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Available Settings
7
The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each
mode.
❚❚ C Auto Photo, y Smart Photo Selector, 1 Movie, and z Motion Snap-
shot Modes
1
z
S
C y
P
S
A
M
✔
h
✔
P
✔
A
M
Exposure mode 1
Image quality
Image size 2
Continuous
Frame rate
— —
✔
—
—
—
✔
✔
✔
✔
—
—
—
✔
✔
✔
✔
—
—
—
✔
✔
✔
✔
—
—
—
—
—
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔ ✔
— —
— —
— —
— —
— —
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
✔
✔
✔
—
—
—
—
✔
✔
✔
—
—
—
—
—
— ✔
— ✔
— ✔
— ✔
—
—
—
—
—
✔
3
✔
4
4
4
4
— —
— —
— —
— —
— —
— —
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Movie settings
Metering
White balance
ISO sensitivity
Picture Control
Custom Picture
Control
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
— —
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔ ✔
Color space
HDR
Active D-Lighting
Long exposure NR
High ISO noise
reduction
— ✔
— —
— —
— —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— —
— —
— —
— —
7
— ✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔ ✔
5
5
5
5
Fade in/fade out
Movie sound options — —
— —
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
—
—
—
—
—
—
— —
— —
5
5
5
5
Interval timer
shooting
Vibration reduction 6 — ✔
— —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— —
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
—
✔
✔
✔
—
✔ ✔
— —
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
— —
Focus mode
— —
— —
— —
— ✔
—
— ✔
— ✔
✔
—
5
5
5
5
AF-area mode
Face-priority AF
Built-in AF assist
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
5
5
5
5
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
✔
Flash compensation — —
—
—
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z
S
C y
P
✔
S
✔
A
M
✔
h
P
A
M
5
5
5
5
Focus area selection — —
✔
— ✔
—
— ✔
— ✔
✔
—
✔
✔
—
✔ ✔
— —
✔ —
✔ ✔
— —
Flexible program
— —
—
✔
✔
✔
—
✔
✔
✔
—
✔
✔
✔
—
—
✔
✔
—
Autoexposure Lock — —
Focus lock
Self-timer
Exposure
compensation
Flash mode
Movie mode
Theme
— —
✔
—
—
—
— —
✔
✔
✔
—
— ✔
✔
✔ —
✔
—
—
✔
—
✔
—
✔
—
✔
—
—
✔
—
—
✔
—
—
✔
— —
— —
✔ ✔
— —
— —
—
—
—
—
1 Scene auto selector is available only in Motion Snapshot mode.
2 RAW images fixed at 3872 × 2592.
3 Electronic (Hi) is not available.
4 Slow motion selected in movie mode.
5 HD movie selected in movie mode.
6 VR lenses only.
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❚❚ w Creative Mode
In the table below, creative modes are represented by the
following icons: j night landscape, o night portrait,
m backlighting, p easy panorama, q soft, r miniature effect,
and s selective color.
P, S, A, M
P
✔
S
✔
A
✔
M
✔
j
o
m
p q r s
1
1
1
Exposure mode
Image quality
Image size
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
3
3
3
3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Continuous
Frame rate
Movie settings
Metering
White balance
ISO sensitivity
Picture Control
Custom Picture
Control
✔
—
—
✔
✔
—
—
✔
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
4
4
4
4
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
4
4
4
4
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Color space
HDR
Active D-Lighting
Long exposure NR
High ISO noise
reduction
✔
—
✔
✔
—
✔
✔
—
✔
✔
—
✔
✔
—
—
—
✔
✔
✔
—
—
—
✔
—
—
—
✔
—
—
—
✔
—
—
—
— ✔
—
—
—
—
7
4
4
4
4
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Fade in/fade out
Movie sound options
Interval timer
shooting
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
4
4
4
4
✔
✔
✔
✔
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Vibration reduction 5
Focus mode
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
—
—
—
✔
✔
—
—
—
✔
✔
—
—
—
✔
✔
—
—
—
✔
✔
—
—
—
✔
✔
—
—
—
✔
✔
—
—
—
✔
4
6
6
4
6
6
4
6
6
4
6
6
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
AF-area mode
Face-priority AF
Built-in AF assist
Flash compensation 7
✔
✔
✔
✔
4
4
4
4
✔
✔
✔
✔
— ✔ ✔8 — ✔
✔
✔
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P, S, A, M
P
✔
S
✔
A
✔
M
✔
j
—
—
✔
✔
✔
o
—
—
✔
✔
✔
m
—
—
✔
✔
✔
p
—
—
✔
q r s
6
6
6
6
Focus area selection
Flexible program
Autoexposure Lock
Focus lock
—
—
✔
✔
—
—
✔
✔
✔
—
—
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
—
✔
✔
—
✔
✔
—
—
✔
✔
4
4
4
4
Self-timer
✔
✔
✔
✔
— ✔
Exposure
compensation
Flash mode
Movie mode
Theme
✔
✔
✔
—
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
4
4
4
4
✔
✔
✔
✔
— ✔ ✔8 — ✔
—
—
✔
—
—
✔
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1 P Programmed auto is selected automatically when Electronic (Hi) is
selected for Continuous.
2 NEF (RAW) and NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine not available.
3 RAW images fixed at 3872 × 2592.
4 Not available when Electronic (Hi) is selected for Continuous.
5 VR lenses only.
6 Not available if a frame rate of 10 fps is chosen when Electronic (Hi) is
selected for Continuous.
7 Available only when built-in flash unit is raised.
8 Not available when HDR is on.
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Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes
used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. The following
options are available:
Self-timer and remote control off. The shutter is
Off
released when the camera shutter-release button is
pressed.
c
b
10 s
5 s
The shutter is released 2, 5, or 10 seconds after the
shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
Choose 2 s to reduce camera shake, 5 s or 10 s for
self-portraits.
a
2 s
The shutter is released 2 s after the shutter-release
button on the optional ML-L3 remote control is
pressed.
Delayed
remote
"
Quick-response The shutter is released when the shutter-release but-
#
remote
ton on the optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed.
Before Using the Remote Control
A
Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plas-
tic battery-insulator sheet.
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1 Mount the camera on a tripod.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a sta-
ble, level surface.
2 Display self-timer options.
Press 4 (E) to display self-timer
options.
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3 Select the desired option.
Use the multi selector to highlight the
desired option and press J.
4 Frame the photograph and shoot.
Self-timer mode: Press the shutter-
release button halfway to focus, and
then press the button the rest of the
way down. The self-timer lamp will
start to flash and a beep will begin to
sound. Two seconds before the photo
is taken, the lamp will stop flashing
and the beeping will become more
rapid.
Remote control mode: Aim the ML-L3 at
the infrared receiver on the camera
release button (stand at a distance of
5 m/16 ft or less). In delayed remote
mode, the self-timer lamp will light for
about two seconds before the shutter is released. In quick-
response remote mode, the self-timer lamp will flash after the
shutter has been released.
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Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be
taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in
which the shutter can not be released. Turning the camera off
cancels self-timer and remote control modes. Remote control
modes are cancelled automatically if no operations are performed
for about five minutes after the mode is selected in Step 3.
Movie Mode
A
In self-timer mode, start and stop the timer by pressing the movie-
record button instead of the shutter-release button. In remote control
mode, the ML-L3 shutter-release button functions as the movie-record
button.
Using the Built-in Flash
A
Slide the flash pop-up control to raise the flash before shooting. Shoot-
ing will be interrupted if the flash is raised while the self-timer or
delayed-remote timer is counting down.
In remote control mode, the flash starts charging while the camera is
waiting for the signal from the remote. The camera will only respond to
the shutter-release button on the remote control when the flash is
mode, the shutter will be released about one second after the red-eye
reduction lamp lights. In delayed remote mode, there will be about a
two second delay after the shutter-release button on the remote con-
trol is pressed; the red-eye reduction lamp will then light for about one
second before the shutter is released.
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Tripod Mounting Spacer
A
Use an optional TA-N100 tripod adapter to prevent larger lenses com-
ing into contact with the tripod head when the camera is mounted on
See Also
A
For information on choosing how long the camera will wait for a signal
trolling the beeps that sound when the self-timer or remote control is
used.
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Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value
suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker.
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.
–1 EV
No exposure
compensation
+1 EV
1 Display exposure compensation options.
Press 2 (E) to display exposure com-
pensation options.
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2 Choose a value.
Use the multi selector to choose the
desired value.
Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compen-
sation to 0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the cam-
era is turned off.
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Exposure Compensation
A
Exposure compensation is most effective when used with center-
The Built-in Flash
A
When used with the built-in flash, exposure compensation affects both
background exposure and flash level.
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The Built-in Flash
To use the flash, raise it by sliding the
flash pop-up control. Charging begins
when the flash is raised; once charging is
complete, a flash-ready indicator (I) 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.
Flash pop-up control
The flash fires with every shot. Use when
the subject is poorly lit or with back-lit sub-
jects to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows.
N
Fill flash
The red-eye reduction lamp lights before
the flash fires, reducing “red-eye” caused
by light reflecting from your subject's reti-
nas.
NY Red-eye reduction
Combines red-eye reduction with slow
shutter speeds to capture background
details at night or under low light. Use for
portraits taken against a backdrop of night
scenery.
Red-eye reduction +
NYp
slow sync
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Combines fill flash with slow shutter
Np Fill flash + slow sync speeds to capture details of poorly-lit
backgrounds.
Combines rear-curtain sync (see below)
with slow shutter speeds to capture
poorly-lit background details.
Rear curtain +
slow sync
Nr
While in other modes the flash fires as the
shutter opens, in rear-curtain sync the
flash fires just before the shutter closes,
creating streams of light that appear to fol-
low moving light sources.
Nq Rear-curtain sync
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Choosing a Flash Mode
1 Display the flash mode options.
Press the multi selector down to dis-
play a list of flash modes. The modes
available depend on the shooting or
exposure mode.
Auto photo, Night portrait,
Backlighting *, Soft, Miniature
effect, and Selective color
Exposure modes P and A
Fill flash
shooting modes
N
Fill flash
N
NY Red-eye reduction
NY Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction +
slow sync
NYp
Exposure modes S and M
N
Fill flash
Np Slow sync
NY Red-eye reduction
Nq Rear-curtain sync
* HDR off.
Nr Rear curtain + slow sync
2 Select a flash mode.
Use the multi selector to highlight a
select.
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Lowering the Built-in Flash
A
To save power when the flash is not in use,
press it gently downward until the latch
clicks into place. Do not use force. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in prod-
uct malfunction.
Using the Built-in Flash
A
The built-in flash can be used in auto photo mode and when P, S, A, M,
Night portrait, Backlighting, Soft, Miniature effect, or Selective
times in quick succession, the flash and shutter may be temporarily dis-
abled to protect the flash. Shooting can be resumed after a brief pause.
Objects close to the camera may be overexposed in photographs taken
with the flash at high ISO sensitivities.
To avoid vignetting, remove lens hoods and shoot at ranges of at least
0.6 m (2 ft). Some lenses may cause vignetting at greater distances or
obstruct the red-eye reduction lamp, interfering with red-eye reduc-
tion. The following illustrations show the effect of vignetting caused by
shadows cast by the lens when the built-in flash is used.
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Shadow
See Also
Shadow
A
For information on adjusting the flash level, see “Flash Compensation”
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Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range
A
Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. With
the standard zoom lens at maximum aperture and ISO sensitivity set to
ISO 100 to 3200, the range is approximately 0.6 m–5.0 m (2 ft–16 ft)
when the lens is zoomed all the way out, 0.6 m–3.0 m (2 ft–9.8 ft) at
maximum zoom.
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I
Photo Information
Photo information is superimposed on
images displayed in full-frame playback
through simple photo information,
no photo information.
$ button
❚❚ Simple Photo Information
1
2
3
1 12 2
3
11
13
4
10
9
10
9
4
8
7
6
5
8
7
6
5
Still images
Movies
1 Shooting mode ..................................... 6 7 Time of recording ......................18, 162
2 Protect status.................................... 100 8 Date of recording.......................18, 162
3 Frame number/total number of
images
4 Image quality.................................... 118 11 Movie length........................................47
Frame rate.......................................... 123 12 Audio recording indicator ..............141
5 Image size.......................................... 119 13 On-screen guide (for movies)..........47
I
Thumbnail Playback
A
and frame numbers are also displayed.
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❚❚ Detailed Photo Information
1
2
3
4
5
6
15
14
13
12
11
26
7
8
9
16
17
25
24
23
10
22
21 20
19 18
Still images
1
2
27
4
5
3
6
26
12
11
24
13
25
16
23
22
21 20
19 18
Movies
1 Shooting mode ..................................... 6 15 Aperture.....................................114, 115
2 Frame number/total number of
images
4 Camera name
HDR indicator ...................................... 31
Frame rate ..........................................123
I
Movie edit indicator.........................104 19 Image size...........................................119
tones in image ...................................69 20 File name ............................................120
7 ISO sensitivity ....................................131 21 Time of recording ......................18, 162
8 Focal length .......................................195 22 Date of recording....................... 18, 162
9 Flash mode...........................................62 23 Battery indicator................................. 20
10 Flash compensation.........................153 24 White balance....................................126
White balance fine-tuning............127
12 Metering .............................................124 25 Color space.........................................138
13 Scene .............................................. 22, 28 26 Rating .................................................... 74
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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 distribu-
tion will be shifted to the left.
• If the image is bright, tone distribu-
tion will be shifted to the right.
Exposure compensation shifts the distribution of tones to the right
when raised, to the left when lowered. Histograms can give you a
rough idea of overall exposure when bright ambient lighting makes it
difficult to see the display in the monitor.
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Thumbnail Playback
To view pictures in “contact sheets” of
four, nine, or 72 images, press W down
when a picture is displayed full frame.
W control
Full-frame
playback
Calendar
playback
Thumbnail playback
The following operations can be performed:
To
Use
Description
Press down to increase the number of
images displayed, up to decrease. Press
down when 72 images are displayed to view
Display more
images
W
images taken on selected dates
(
71).
Display fewer
images
Press up when four images are displayed to
view the highlighted image full frame.
/
Use the multi selector to highlight images.
highlighted image or zoom in for a closer
I
Highlight images
View highlighted
image
Delete highlighted
image
Rate highlighted
image
Press J to view the highlighted image full
frame.
J
O
See page 73.
See page 74.
&
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Calendar Playback
To view pictures taken on a selected date,
press W down when 72 pictures are dis-
W control
Full-frame
Calendar playback
Thumbnail playback
playback
The following operations can be performed:
To
Use
Description
/
Highlight date
Use multi selector to highlight date.
View pictures taken
on highlighted date
Delete pictures taken
on highlighted date
Exit to thumbnail
display
Press J to view the first picture
taken on the highlighted date.
Press O to delete all pictures taken on
the highlighted date.
Press W up to return to 72-frame dis-
play.
J
O
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W
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Playback Zoom
To zoom in on a photograph, display it
full frame and press W up. Playback zoom
is not available with movies or Motion
Snapshots.
W control
The following operations can be performed:
To
Use
Description
Press up to zoom in,
down to zoom out.
Whenever you zoom in
or out, a navigation win-
dow will appear with the
area currently visible in
the display indicated by
a yellow border. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to scroll the
image (keep pressed to scroll rapidly to other areas
of the frame).
Zoom in or
out
W
View other
areas of
image
Faces (up to five) detected
during face-priority AF
are indicated by white
borders in the navigation
window. Rotate the multi
selector to view other
faces.
View faces
Exit zoom
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Return to full-frame playback.
J
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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.
The Playback Menu
To delete multiple images, press the G button, select Delete
in the playback menu, and choose from the options below. A
confirmation dialog will be displayed; select Yes to delete the
images (note that some time may be required if a large number
of images is selected).
Highlight images and press 1 or 3 to select or
tion is complete.
Highlight dates and press 2 to select or deselect.
To view the pictures taken on the highlighted
date, press W down; hold W up to view the high-
I
Select images by date
lighted picture full frame or press W down again to
return to the date list. Press J to delete all pic-
tures taken on the selected dates.
Delete all images
Discard
Delete all pictures on the memory card.
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Rating Pictures
Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion
used to display only pictures with a selected rating or ratings
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. The
rating is stored when you press J or
display another picture.
& button
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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.
All images Display all the images on the memory card.
Display still images only. Images taken using Easy pan-
Still images
Movies
Motion
Display movies only.
Display only the movie portion of Motion Snapshots.
Snapshot The associated photographs are not displayed.
Display only images
recorded on a selected date.
A calendar will be displayed;
use the multi selector to
highlight a date.
Select images
by date
Display only photos belonging to a specific scene.
Choose from
Selected scene landscape
up Easy panorama
Selective color
i
Auto
Night portrait
Soft
,
k
Portrait
,
l
Landscape
,
j
Night
Close
I
,
o
,
m
Backlighting
Miniature effect, and
,
n
,
p
,
q
,
r
s
.
Display only images with a
selected rating or ratings
By rating dialog will be displayed; use
the multi selector to high-
light ratings and press 2 to
select or deselect.
Display only images in which the camera has detected
Face priority
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2 Adjust display times and choose a background track.
Adjust the following options:
Frame interval Choose how long each still image is displayed.
Choose how much of each movie is played back before
the next slide is displayed. Choose Same as frame
interval to display the next slide after the time
selected for Frame interval, No limit to play back the
Movie playback
time
entire movie before displaying the next slide.
Mute audio playback or
choose a slide show back-
ground track (to play the
highlighted
background
track prior to selection, press
the $ button and use the
W control to adjust volume).
Select Movie sound tracks
to play only audio recorded
with movies; in this case, no
sound is played for still
images or Motion Snap-
shots.
Audio
$ button
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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
Description
Skip back/skip
ahead
Press 4 to return to the previous frame, 2
to skip to the next frame.
Pause/resume
Adjust volume
J
W
Pause the show. Press again to resume.
Press up to increase volume, down to
decrease.
Exittoplayback
mode
End the show and return to playback
mode.
K
The options shown at right are dis-
played when the show ends. Select
Resume to restart or Exit to exit to the
playback menu.
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Connections
Q
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 81.
1 Start the computer and insert the installer ViewNX 2/
Short Movie Creator CD.
Windows
Mac OS
Double-clickicon
on desktop
Double-click
Welcome icon
2 Select a language.
If the desired language is
q Select region (if required)
Q
not available, click Region
Selection to choose a dif-
ferent region and then
choose the desired lan-
guage (region selection is
not available in the Euro-
pean release).
w Select language
e Click Next
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3 Start the installer.
Click Install and follow the
Click Install
on-screen instructions.
4 Exit the installer.
Click Yes (Windows) or OK (Mac OS) when installation is com-
plete.
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.
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System Requirements
The system requirements for the ViewNX 2 are:
Windows
• Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core
series, 1.6 GHz or better
CPU
OS
• H.264 movies (playback): 3.0 GHz or better Pentium D
• H.264 movies (editing): 2.6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo
Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home
Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (64- and 32-bit
editions; Service Pack 1), Windows Vista Home Basic/Home
Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (64- and 32-bit edi-
tions; Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edition/Profes-
sional (32-bit editions only; Service Pack 3).
• Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1 GB or more (2 GB or more recom-
mended)
RAM
• Windows XP: 512 MB or more (2 GB or more recommended)
A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB
or more recommended)
• Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more (1280 × 1024
pixels (SXGA) or more recommended)
Hard-disk space
Monitor
• Color: 24-bit color (True Color) or more
Mac OS
• Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Core or Xeon series
• H.264 movies (playback): Core Duo 2 GHz or better
• H.264 movies (editing): 2.6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo
Mac OS X version 10.6.8 or 10.7.3
CPU
OS
RAM
512 MB or more (2 GB or more recommended)
A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB
or more recommended)
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Hard-disk space
• Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more (1280 × 1024
pixels (SXGA) or more recommended)
Monitor
• Color: 24-bit color (millions of colors) or more
Motion Snapshots
A
ViewNX 2 is required to view Motion Snapshots on a computer.
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The system requirements for the Short Movie Creator are:
Windows
CPU
2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better
Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Pre-
mium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1), Win-
dows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/
Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edi-
tion/Professional (Service Pack 3). All installed programs run as
32-bit applications in 64-bit editions of Windows 7 and Win-
dows Vista.
OS
1.5 GB or more with at least 128 MB of video RAM (2 GB or
more with at least 256 MB of video RAM recommended for creating HD
movies)
RAM
A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB or
more recommended)
Hard-disk space
• Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more
• Color: 32-bit color (True Color) or more
DirectX 9 or later and OpenGL 1.4 or later
Monitor
Other
Mac OS
CPU
OS
RAM
2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better
Mac OS X version 10.6.8 or 10.7.3
1 GB or more
A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB or
more recommended)
• Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more
• Color: 24-bit color (millions of colors) or more
Hard-disk space
Monitor
If your system does not meet the above requirements, only
Q
Supported Operating Systems
A
ported operating systems.
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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.
• SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot,
the card can be inserted directly in the slot.
• SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately
from third-party suppliers) to the computer and insert the
memory card.
2 Start Nikon Transfer 2.
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a pro-
gram, select Nikon Transfer 2.
Q
Windows 7
A
If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as
described below.
1
Under Import pictures and
videos, click Change pro-
gram. A program selection
dialog will be displayed; select
Import File using Nikon
Transfer 2 and click OK.
2
Double-click Import file.
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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 com-
puter operating system to eject the removable disk corre-
sponding to the memory card and then remove the card from
the card reader or card slot.
Viewing Pictures
Pictures are displayed in
ViewNX 2 when transfer is com-
plete.
Starting ViewNX 2 Manually
Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2
A
•
shortcut on the desktop.
• Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in
the Dock.
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❚❚ Retouching Photographs
To crop pictures and perform
such tasks as adjusting sharp-
ness and tone levels, click the
Edit button in the toolbar.
❚❚ Creating Short Movies
Use the Short Movie Creator to
create short movies combining
music, Motion Snapshots,
movie footage, and photos,
including those taken in auto
❚❚ Printing Pictures
Click the Print button in the
toolbar. A dialog will be dis-
played, allowing you to print
pictures on a printer connected
to the computer.
For More Information
A
Consult online help for more infor-
mation on using ViewNX 2.
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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 83.
2 Select components.
Select pictures in ViewNX 2.
3 Start Short Movie Creator.
Click the Short Movie Cre-
ator button in ViewNX 2.
The images selected in Step
2 will be displayed in the
Short Movie Creator “Com-
ponents” panel; if desired,
additional pictures can be
dragged into the “Compo-
nents” panel from ViewNX 2
and re-ordered using drag
and drop. In the case of
photos taken with the
“Components” panel
Smart Photo Selector, only the best shot will be displayed.
The photo and movie components of Motion Snapshots
appear as separate files.
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4 Select a style and background track.
Select a style in the “Styles” panel and a background track in
the “Music” panel. To preview the movie, click
.
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5 Save the movie.
Click Create Movie. The dia-
log 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 mem-
ory card so that it can later
be played back on the cam-
era. To use this option, you
will first need to insert a memory card that has been format-
Starting Short Movie Creator
A
If ViewNX 2 is not running, you can start
Short Movie Creator by double-clicking
the Short Movie Creator icon on the
desktop (Windows) or clicking the Short
Movie Creator icon in the Dock (Mac OS).
Windows
Mac OS
Viewing Short Movies on Other Devices
A
Movies saved to a memory card using the Save to Camera (memory
card) option in Short Movie Creator can be viewed on the camera, or
displayed on a television monitor when the camera is connected to a
option in Short Movie Creator can not be viewed on the camera.
Q
For More Information
A
Consult online help for more infor-
mation on using Short Movie Cre-
ator.
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Viewing Pictures on TV
Connect the camera to a television for playback.
Connecting an HDMI Cable
A
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.
Turn the camera off and connect the HDMI cable.
Connect to camera
Connect to HD device
(choose cable with
appropriate connector)
2 Tune the device to the HDMI channel.
3 Turn the camera on.
Q
Turn the camera on; the camera monitor will remain off and
the camera shooting mode display will appear on the HD
device. Pictures can be played back using camera controls as
described elsewhere in this manual; note that the edges of
images may not be visible in the display.
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Close the Connector Cover
D
Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use. Foreign
matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer.
Television Playback
A
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-5C power connector (available separately) is recommended for
extended playback.
❚❚ HDMI Device Control
To control the camera remotely from a device that supports
HDMI-CEC (High-Definition Multimedia Interface–Consumer
Electronics Control), select On for HDMI device control in the
camera setup menu. The HDMI-CEC device will display a remote
control guide and the remote control can be used in place of the
following camera controls:
Camera
1, 3, 4, 2
J
Remote control
Up, down, left, and right buttons
Center button
K
G
Blue button
Red button
Green button
The remote control guide can be hidden or displayed at any time
by pressing the yellow button on the remote control. See the
television manual for details.
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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.
USB Hubs
A
Connect the camera directly to the printer; do not connect the
cable via a USB hub.
3 Turn the camera on.
A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed
by a PictBridge playback display.
Q
q
w
Printing Via Direct USB Connection
A
Be sure the EN-EL20 battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5b
AC adapter and EP-5C power connector.
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Printing Pictures One at a Time
1 Select a picture.
Press 4 or 2 to view additional pic-
tures. Press W up to zoom in on the
exit zoom). To view nine pictures at a
time, press W down when a picture is
displayed full frame. Use the multi
selector to highlight pictures, or press
W up to display the highlighted pic-
ture full frame.
2 Adjust print options.
Press J to display PictBridge print
light options and press 2 to select.
3 Start printing.
Highlight Start printing and press J
to start printing. To cancel before all
copies have been printed, press J
again.
Selecting Photographs for Printing
D
printing. If Motion Snapshots are selected, only the photographs will
be printed; the movie portion will not be printed. If photographs taken
with the Smart Photo Selector are selected, only the best shot will be
printed.
Q
Panoramas
D
Some printers may not print panoramas, while at some settings others
may not print entire panoramas. See the printer manual for details.
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Printing Multiple Pictures
1 Display the PictBridge menu.
Press the G button in the Pict-
page 90).
2 Choose an option.
Highlight one of the following options
and press 2.
• Select images for printing: Select pic-
tures 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 current print order will be displayed in Step 3.
• Index print: To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the
card contains more than 256 pictures, a warning will be dis-
played and only the first 256 images will be printed.
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3 Select pictures or choose dates.
If you chose Select images for printing
press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selec-
tor 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.
press 1 or 3 to highlight dates and
press 2 to select or deselect.
Inspecting Pictures
A
To view pictures taken on the date high-
lighted in the Select by date date list,
press W down. Use the multi selector to
highlight pictures, or press W down to
return to the date list.
The picture currently highlighted in the
Select images for printing or Print
DPOF print order displays or in the
Select by date thumbnail display can be
inspected by pressing W up; the picture
will be displayed full screen while the
control is pressed.
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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
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.
Errors
A
printing.
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PictBridge Print Options
A
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. Highlight
Print Use printer settings (use current printer settings), Yes (print
border white borders), or No (no borders) and press J to select and
exit to the previous menu.
Highlight Use printer settings (use current printer settings),
Yes (print times and dates of recording on photos), or No (no
time stamp) and press J to select and exit to the previous
menu.
Print
time
stamp
This option is listed only when pictures are printed one at a
time on a printer that supports cropping. To exit without crop-
ping, highlight No and press J. To crop the current picture,
highlight Yes and press 2.
Selecting Yes displays the dialog
Crop
shown at right. Press W up to increase
the size of the crop, down to decrease.
Position the crop using the multi
selector and press J. Note that print
quality may drop if small crops are
printed at large sizes.
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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
The DPOF print order option is used to
create digital “print orders” for Pict-
Bridge-compatible printers and devices
that support DPOF. Press the G but-
ton, select DPOF print order in the play-
back menu, and choose from the
following options:
Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selec-
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
Select/ specify the number of prints (up to 99;
set to deselect the picture, press 3 when the number of prints is 1).
When the selection is complete, press J to display printing
options. Highlight Print shooting info (print the shutter speed
and aperture on all pictures in the print order) or Print date
(print the date of recording on all pictures in the print order) and
press 2 to select or deselect, and then press J to complete the
print order.
Reset Remove all pictures from the print order.
DPOF Print Order
D
DPOF date and shooting info options are not supported when printing
via direct USB connection; to print the date of recording on photo-
graphs in the current print order, use the PictBridge Print time stamp
Q
The DPOF print order option can not be used if there is not enough
space on the memory card to store the print order. For restrictions on
the types of images that can be selected for printing, see page 91.
Print orders may not print correctly if images are deleted using a com-
puter or other device after the print order is created.
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The Playback Menu
o
To display the playback menu, press G and select the play-
back menu tab (K).
G button
The playback menu contains the following options:
Option
Delete
Description
Delete multiple images.
Default
—
0
Image type: All images
Selected scene: Auto
Frame interval: 5 s
Same as frame interval
Audio:
View movies and photos in
a slide show.
Slide show
Background track 1
Rotate “tall” (portrait-orien-
tation) pictures for display
during playback.
Rotate tall
On
DPOF print order Create digital “print orders”.
—
—
—
Protect pictures from acci-
dental deletion.
Protect
Rating
Rate pictures.
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Option
Description
Default
0
Brighten shadows in dark or
back-lit photos, creating a
retouched copy that is
saved separately from the
unmodified original.
D-Lighting
—
101
Create small copies of select-
ed pictures.
Create cropped copies of se-
lected pictures.
Create copies of movies from
which unwanted footage has
been trimmed.
Resize
Crop
—
—
103
104
Edit movie
Playback
A
The camera may be unable to display or retouch images that were cre-
ated or have been edited with other devices.
Image Quality
A
Copies created from JPEG photos are the same quality as the original,
while copies created from NEF (RAW) photos are saved as fine-quality
JPEG images.
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Selecting Multiple Images
Choosing the options listed below dis-
plays an image selection dialog. Press 4
or 2 or rotate the multi selector to high-
light pictures (only pictures to which the
operation applies are available for selec-
tion).
Inspecting Pictures
A
The picture currently highlighted in the
thumbnail display can be inspected by press-
ing W up; the picture will be displayed full
screen while the control is pressed.
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Rotate Tall
Choose whether to rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for
display during playback. Note that because the camera itself is
already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images
are not rotated automatically during image review.
“Tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures are automatically rotated
for display in the camera monitor. Pictures taken with Off
On
“wide” (landscape) orientation.
“Tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures are displayed in “wide”
(landscape) orientation.
Off
Protect
Protect selected images from accidental deletion. Note that this
option does NOT protect files from deletion when the memory
Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures
when the operation is complete.
Reset
Remove protection from all pictures.
Rating
Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures
exit when the operation is complete.
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D-Lighting
Applied to selected images, D-Lighting creates copies that have
been processed to brighten shadows. Use to retouch dark or
backlit photographs. D-Lighting is not available with panora-
mas.
Before
After
Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector
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; hold W up to
zoom in) and press J to create a retouched copy.
D-Lighting
D
Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in cop-
ies created with D-Lighting. Uneven shading may be visible with some
subjects.
Image Size
A
Copies created from JPEG photos are the same size as the original,
while copies created from NEF (RAW) photos are saved as JPEG images
with a size of 3872 × 2592.
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Resize
Create small copies of selected photo-
graphs. Select Choose size and choose a
size from 1.1 M, 0.6 M, and 0.3 M, and
then choose Select images. Press 4 or 2
or rotate the multi selector to highlight
select or deselect. When the selection is complete, press J to
display a confirmation dialog and select Yes to save the resized
copies. Copies are resized according to the aspect ratio of the
original and the option selected for Choose size:
3 : 2
16 : 9
1.1 M
0.6 M
0.3 M
1280 × 856 pixels
960 × 640 pixels
640 × 424 pixels
1280 × 720 pixels
960 × 536 pixels
640 × 360 pixels
Resized Copies
D
Playback zoom may not be available with resized copies.
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Crop
Create a cropped copy of selected photo-
graphs. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi
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
W
Press W up or down 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.
Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to position the crop. Press
and hold to move the crop rapidly to the desired
position.
Position crop
Create copy
J
Save the current crop as a separate file.
Cropped Copies
D
Playback zoom may not be available with
cropped copies. The size of the copy varies
with crop size and aspect ratio and appears
at upper left in the crop display.
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Edit Movie
Trim footage from movies to create edited copies.
1 Select Choose start point or Choose end point.
Choose from the following options:
• Choose start point: Trim the opening
footage.
• Choose end point: Trim the closing foot-
age.
2 Select a movie.
Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight a movie
3 Pause the movie on opening or closing frame.
Play the movie back, pressing J to
begin and resume playback and 3 to
cated by a h icon in the display, the
last frame by i). Pause playback
when you reach the frame that will
become the new opening or closing frame.
4 Delete the unwanted frames.
Press 1 to delete all frames before (Choose start point) or
after (Choose end point) the current frame.
5 Save the copy.
Highlight Yes and press J to save the
o
edited copy. If necessary, the copy can
be trimmed as described above to
remove additional footage.
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Trimming Movies
D
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
if there is insufficient space available on the memory card.
To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly, use a fully-
charged battery when editing movies.
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The Shooting Menu
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To display the shooting menu, press G and select the shoot-
ing menu tab (C, y, 1, w, or z).
G button
The shooting menu contains the following options:
Option
Description
Default
0
Reset shooting Reset shooting options
—
options
to default values.
Scene auto selector
(Motion Snapshot mode)/
P Programmed auto
(other modes)
Choose how the camera
Exposure mode sets shutter speed and
aperture.
Choose a file format and
Image quality
JPEG normal
compression ratio.
3872×2592
(standard photos)/
Normal panorama
(panoramas)
Choose
photos.
a
size for new
Image size
Take photos one at
time or in a burst.
a
Continuous
Frame rate
Single frame
400 fps
Choose
slow-motion movies (
Choose HD movie frame
Movie settings size and frame rate
41).
a
frame rate for
45).
1080/60i
Matrix
(
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Choose how the camera
meters exposure.
Metering
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Option
Description
Default
0
Adjust settings for dif-
ferent types of lighting.
Control the camera’s
sensitivity to light.
Choose how the camera
processes pictures.
White balance
Auto
ISO sensitivity
Picture Control
Auto (100–3200)
Standard
—
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Custom Picture Create custom Picture
Control
Controls.
Choose a color space for
new pictures.
Color space
sRGB
Enhance detail in high-
lights and shadows
when photographing
high-contrast scenes.
Avoid loss of detail in
highlights and shadows.
Reduce noise in long
time-exposures.
HDR
On
Active D-Lighting
Long exposure NR
On
Off
High ISO noise Reduce noise at high ISO
On
reduction
sensitivities.
Shoot HD movies with
fade in/fade out effects.
Fade in/fade out
None
Microphone:
Auto sensitivity (A)
Wind noise reduction: On
Movie sound
options
Choose sound recording
options.
Interval timer
shooting
Take photos at a pre-
selected interval.
00:01’:00”, 001
Adjust
settings
for
Vibration
reduction
1 NIKKOR lenses with
vibration reduction.
Choose how the camera
focuses.
Choose how the focus
area is selected.
Active/On 1
Focus mode
See page 144
Auto-area 2
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AF-area mode
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Option
Description
Turn face-priority AF on
or off.
Default
0
Face-priority AF
On3
Control the built-in AF-
assist illuminator.
Built-in AF assist
On
0.0
Flash
compensation
Control flash output.
2 The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame when 10 fps
is selected for Electronic (Hi) or Slow motion is selected as the movie
type.
3 Face detection is not available when 10 fps is selected for Electronic (Hi)
or Slow motion is selected as the movie type.
Reset Shooting Options
Select Yes to reset the options in the shooting menu and other
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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
h Scene auto selector
subject (automatic scene selection;
22).
The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for
You choose the shutter speed; the camera
You choose the aperture; the camera selects a
P
S
Programmed auto
Shutter-priority auto
Aperture-priority auto
A
You control both shutter speed and aperture
for long time-exposures.
M
Manual
ISO Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M Modes)
A
When an “auto” option is selected for ISO sensitivity, the camera will
automatically adjust sensitivity within the selected range if optimal
exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed or aper-
ture.
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Shutter Speed and Aperture
A
The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of
shutter speed and aperture. Fast shutter speeds and large apertures
freeze moving objects and soften background details, while slow shut-
ter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring out
background details.
Shutter speed
Aperture
Fast shutter speed (1
/160 0 s)
Large aperture (f/5.6)
Slow shutter speed (1 s)
Small aperture (f/16)
(Remember, the higher the
f-number, the smaller the aperture.)
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P Programmed Auto
In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed
and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode
is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which
you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and
aperture.
❚❚ Choosing a Combination of Shutter Speed and Aperture
Although the shutter speed and aperture
chosen by the camera will produce opti-
mal results, you can also choose from
other combinations that will produce the
same exposure (“flexible program”). Press
W up for large apertures (low f-numbers)
W control
that blur background details or fast shut-
ter speeds that “freeze” motion, or press
down for small apertures (high f-num-
bers) that increase depth of field or slow
shutter speeds that blur motion. U is dis-
played while flexible program is in effect.
Restoring Default Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings
A
To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, press W up or
down until U is no longer displayed, choose another mode, rotate the
mode dial, or turn the camera off. The default shutter speed and aper-
ture is automatically restored when the camera enters standby mode.
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S Shutter-Priority Auto
In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the
camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the
optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion
by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze”
motion.
Fast shutter speed (1
/16 00 s)
Slow shutter speed (1 s)
❚❚ Choosing a Shutter Speed
Press W up for faster shutter speeds,
down for slower shutter speeds. Choose
from values between 30 s and 1
16,000 s.
/
W control
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A Aperture-Priority Auto
In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the
camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce
the optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers) reduce
depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main
subject. Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of
field, bringing out details in the background and foreground.
Short field depths are generally used in portraits to blur back-
ground details, long field depths in landscape photographs to
bring the foreground and background into focus.
Large aperture (f/5.6)
Small aperture (f/16)
❚❚ Choosing an Aperture
Press W up for smaller apertures (higher
f-numbers), down for larger apertures
(lower f-numbers). The minimum and
maximum values depend on the lens cur-
rently in use.
W control
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M 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). Shutter speed is set by pressing W
up for faster speeds and down for slower
speeds: choose from values between 30 s
1
and
/
16,000 s or select “Bulb” or “Time” to
W control
hold the shutter open indefinitely for a
long time-exposure. Aperture is selected
by rotating the multi selector clockwise
for smaller apertures (higher f-numbers)
and counterclockwise for larger aper-
tures (lower f-numbers): choose from val-
ues bet ween the minimum and
maximum for the lens.
The Exposure Indicator
A
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
/
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❚❚ 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.
To prevent blur, use a tripod.
• Time: Requires an optional ML-L3
sure by pressing the ML-L3 shutter-
release button. The shutter remains
open until the button is pressed a sec-
ond time.
1 Ready the camera.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level sur-
face. To prevent loss of power before the exposure is com-
plete, use a fully charged EN-EL20 battery or an optional
EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5C power connector. Note that
noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog)
may be present in long exposures; before shooting, choose
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2 Choose a shutter speed.
Press W down until “Bulb” is selected
for shutter speed. For a shutter speed
of “Time”, select a remote control
ter speed.
W control
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.
Time: Press the ML-L3 shutter-release button all the way down.
The shutter will open immediately or after a two-second
delay.
4 Close the shutter.
Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release button.
Time: Press the ML-L3 shutter-release button all the way down.
Shooting ends automatically after two minutes. Note that some
time may be required to record long exposures.
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Image Quality
Choose a file format and compression ratio for photographs
taken in auto photo, creative, and Smart Photo Selector modes.
Option File type
Description
Compressed 12-bit raw data from the image sensor
are saved directly to the memory card. White bal-
ance, 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).
NEF (RAW)
JPEG fine
NEF
Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of
roughly 1 : 8 (normal quality).
JPEG normal JPEG
Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of
roughly 1 : 16 (basic quality).
JPEG basic
NEF (RAW) + NEF/ Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image
JPEG fine JPEG and one fine-quality JPEG image.
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Image Size
Choose the size of photographs taken in auto photo, creative,
and Smart Photo Selector modes.
❚❚ Standard Photographs
The following options are available in auto photo and Smart
Photo Selector modes and when an option other than Easy pan-
orama is selected in creative mode.
Option
Size (pixels)
Approximate print size at 300 dpi (cm/in.) 1
32.8 × 21.9/12.9 × 8.6
#
$
%
3872×2592 3872 × 2592
2896×1944 2896 × 1944
1936×1296 1936 × 1296
24.5 × 16.5/ 9.7 × 6.5
16.4 × 11. / 6.5 × 4.3
❚❚ Panoramas
The following options are available when Easy panorama is
selected in creative mode.
Approximate print size at 300 dpi
Option
Size (pixels) 2
(cm/in.) 1
Camera panned
horizontally: 3200 × 560
Camera panned
27.1 × 4.7/10.7 × 1.9
Normal
panorama
A
8.7 × 27.1/3.4 × 10.7
54.2 × 4.7/21.3 × 1.9
8.7 × 54.2/3.4 × 21.3
vertically: 1024 × 3200
Camera panned
horizontally: 6400 × 560
Camera panned
Wide
panorama
B
vertically: 1024 × 6400
1 Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer resolution
in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch=approximately 2.54 cm).
2 Figures for horizontal and vertical panorama are reversed if camera is
rotated 90 degrees.
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NEF (RAW)/NEF (RAW) + JPEG
A
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 soft-
(supplied).
When photographs taken at NEF (RAW) + JPEG are viewed on the cam-
era, only the JPEG image will be displayed. When photographs taken at
these settings are deleted, both NEF and JPEG images will be deleted.
File Names
A
Photos and movies are stored as image files with names of the form
“xxx_nnnn.yyy,” where xxx is either NMS (Motion Snapshots) or DSC
(other photos and movies), nnnn a four-digit number between 0001
and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera,
and yyy one of the following three letter extensions: “NEF” for NEF
(RAW) images, “JPG” for JPEG images, or “MOV” for movies. The NEF
and JPEG files recorded at settings of NEF (RAW)+JPEG have the same
file names but different extensions. Trimmed copies created with Edit
with the other retouch options in the playback menu have file names
beginning with “CSC” (e.g., “CSC_0001. JPG”). Images recorded with
with an underscore (e.g., “_DSC0001.JPG”).
Image Quality and Size
A
Together, image quality and size determine how much space each pho-
tograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images
can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning
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Continuous
Choose from the following options.
The camera takes one photograph each time the
shutter-release button is pressed.
The camera takes photos at up to 5 frames per sec-
ond while the shutter-release button is held down.
8
s
Single frame
Continuous
The camera records photographs at high rates
while the shutter-release button is held down.
r Electronic (Hi)
Electronic (Hi)
A
Choose from frame rates of 10 fps, 30 fps, and 60 fps. The flash does not
fire while Electronic (Hi) is in effect. At the default setting of 10 fps, the
camera takes up to around 13 pictures at about 10 frames per second
(fps) while the shutter-release button is pressed and camera focuses on
able. At frame rates of 30 and 60 fps the camera takes up to about
12 pictures in each burst; face detection is available but focus and
exposure are fixed at the values for the first photograph in each series.
Exposure mode
P
Programmed auto is selected automatically
Continuous
D
If the flash is used, the camera will take only one photograph each time
the shutter-release button is pressed. Lower the flash before taking pic-
tures.
Shooting in Electronic (Hi) and Continuous Release Modes
D
While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the mem-
ory card access lamp will light. Depending on shooting conditions and
memory card write speed, recording may take up to about a minute. If
the battery is exhausted before all photographs are recorded, the shut-
ter release will be disabled and the remaining images transferred to the
memory card.
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Buffer Size
A
The camera is equipped with a memory
buffer for temporary storage, allowing
shooting to continue while photographs are
being saved to the memory card. Up to 100
photographs can be taken in succession;
note, however, that the frame rate will drop
or shooting will pause when the buffer is
full. The approximate number of images that can be stored in the
memory buffer at current settings is displayed while the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway (this number is an approximation
only and varies with shooting conditions). The illustration shows the
display when space remains in the buffer for about 14 pictures.
See Also
A
For information on the number of photographs that can be taken in a
single burst, see page 178.
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Frame Rate
the frame rate, the smaller the frame size.
Bit rate
(approx.)
Maximum length Maximum length
(shooting)
Option Frame size (pixels)
(playback) *
1 minute
400 fps
1200 fps
640 × 240
320 × 120
1.8 Mbps
0.6 Mbps
5 seconds
6 seconds
3 minutes
20 seconds
5 seconds
* All figures are approximate. Slow motion movies will play back over a period
of about 13.2 (400 fps) or 40 (1200 fps) times the recording time.
See Also
A
For information on the total length of movies that can be stored on the
Movie Settings
Bit rate
(approx.)
Option
Frame size (pixels) Recording rate
Maximum length
t 1080/60i
1920 × 1080 59.94 fields/s * 24 Mbps 20 minutes
r 1080/30p 1920 × 1080
u 720/60p 1280 × 720
* Sensor output is about 60 fps.
29.97 fps 24 Mbps 20 minutes
59.94 fps 16 Mbps 29 minutes
Photo Frame Size
A
Photographs recorded by pressing the shutter-release button all the
The frame size varies with the option selected for Movie settings:
• 1080/60i: 3840 × 2160 pixels
• 1080/30p: 1920 × 1080 pixels
• 720/60p: 1280 × 720 pixels
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A
For information on the total length of movies that can be stored on the
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Metering
Choose how the camera sets exposure. Note that this setting is
not available in auto photo or Smart Photo Selector mode, when
Scene auto selector is selected in Motion Snapshot mode, or
when creative modes other than P, S, A, M are selected; in these
modes, metering is automatically adjusted to suit the scene.
The camera meters a wide area of the frame and adjusts for
L Matrix contrast (tone distribution), color, composition, and subject
distance, producing natural results in most situations.
The camera meters the entire frame but assigns the greatest
Center- weight to the center area. This is the classic meter for por-
weighted traits and is recommended if you are using filters with an
M
exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×.
The camera meters the current focus area; use to meter off-
center subjects (if Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode
focus area, while during face-priority AF the camera will
meter the focus area closest to the center of the selected
N Spot
correctly exposed, even when framed against a background
that is much brighter or darker.
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Autoexposure Lock
Exposure lock is used to recompose photographs after metering
exposure. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or
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 shutter-
release button halfway to meter expo-
sure. Check that the focus area is dis-
played in green.
2 Lock exposure.
With the shutter-release button
pressed halfway and the subject posi-
tioned in the focus area, press 1 (A)
to lock exposure. While exposure lock
is in effect, an AE-L/AF-L indicator will be
displayed. Exposure will remain
locked while 1 (A) is pressed, even
if you later remove your finger from
the shutter-release button.
See Also
A
For information on changing the role of
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3 Recompose the photograph.
Keeping the 1 (A) button pressed, recompose the photo-
graph and shoot. The option selected for Metering can not
be changed while exposure lock is in effect.
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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. Note that this setting is not
available in auto photo or Smart Photo Selector mode, when
Scene auto selector is selected in Motion Snapshot mode, or
when creative modes other than P, S, A, M are selected; in these
modes, white balance is automatically adjusted to suit the scene.
Automatic white balance adjustment. Recom-
mended in most situations.
v Auto
J
I
H
N
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Use under incandescent lighting.
Use with cool-white fluorescent lighting.
Direct sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.
Flash
Use with the built-in flash.
G
M
Cloudy
Shade
Use in daylight under overcast skies.
Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.
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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
White Balance Fine Tuning
A
The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For
example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a “warm” setting such
as J (incandescent) is selected will make photographs slightly
“colder” but will not actually make them blue.
3 Save changes and exit.
Press J. An asterisk will appear next to the white balance
balance has been altered from default values.
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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. The dialog
shown at right will be displayed; high-
light Yes and press J to overwrite the
existing value for preset manual white
balance.
The message shown at right will be
displayed.
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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 mea-
sured accurately even when the cam-
era 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. To
return to shooting mode immediately,
press the shutter-release button half-
way.
If lighting is too dark or too bright, the
camera may be unable to measure
white balance. The message at right
will be displayed. Return to Step 3 and
measure white balance again.
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Auto Power Off
D
White balance measurement will end without a new value being
acquired if no operations are performed for the time selected for Auto
Preset White Balance
D
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. Note
that exposure is automatically increased by 1 EV when measuring
white balance; if M Manual is selected for Exposure mode, adjust
Color Temperature
A
The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other
conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a
light source, defined with reference to the temperature to which an
object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wave-
lengths. While light sources with a color temperature in the neighbor-
hood of 5000–5500 K appear white, light sources with a lower color
temperature, such as incandescent light bulbs, appear slightly yellow
or red. Light sources with a higher color temperature appear tinged
with blue. The camera white balance options are adapted to the follow-
ing color temperatures (all figures are approximate):
• Sodium-vapor lamps: 2700 K
• J (incandescent)/
Warm-white fluorescent: 3000 K
• White fluorescent: 3700 K
• I Cool-white fluorescent: 4200 K
• Day white fluorescent: 5000 K
• H (direct sunlight): 5200 K
• N (flash): 5400 K
• G (cloudy): 6000 K
• Daylight fluorescent: 6500 K
• Mercury-vapor lamps: 7200 K
• M (shade): 8000 K
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ISO Sensitivity
“ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. The
higher the 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 ran-
domly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines. Noise is particularly
likely at a setting of Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 6400).
The camera adjusts ISO sensitivity in response to
lighting conditions. ISO sensitivity is adjusted in
the range given in brackets; choose larger ranges
for increased sensitivity when lighting is poor,
smaller ranges to reduce noise.
x Auto (100–3200)
w Auto (100–800)
v Auto (100–400)
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600,
3200, Hi 1
ISO sensitivity is fixed at the selected value.
Auto (100–3200)/Auto (100–800)/Auto (100–400)
A
ISO-A appears at the bottom of the display
when auto ISO sensitivity control is in effect.
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Picture Control
Choose how the camera processes photographs. Note that this
setting is not available in auto photo or Smart Photo Selector
mode, when Scene auto selector is selected in Motion Snap-
shot mode, or when creative modes other than P, S, A, M are
selected; in these modes, the camera automatically selects a Pic-
ture Control to suit the scene.
Standard processing for balanced results. Recom-
mended in most situations.
Q Standard
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.
Choose for photographs that emphasize primary col-
ors.
S Vivid
T Monochrome Take monochrome photographs.
Process portraits for natural texture and a rounded
feel.
e Portrait
Take vibrant photographs of landscapes and city-
scapes.
f Landscape
Modifying Picture Controls
modified to suit the scene or your creative intent.
1 Display options.
Highlight an item in the Picture Con-
trol menu and press 2 to display Pic-
settings available with custom Picture
Controls are the same as the preset
controls on which they are based). To
use an unmodified Picture Control, highlight it and press J.
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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 set-
tings have been adjusted, or select
tings. Default settings can be restored by pressing the O but-
ton.
3 Save changes and exit.
Press J.
Preset Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture Controls
A
The Picture Controls supplied with the camera are referred to as preset
Picture Controls. Custom Picture Controls are created through modifica-
tions to existing Picture Controls using the Custom Picture Control
trols can be saved to a memory card and copied to other Nikon 1 J2
Modified Picture Controls
A
Picture Controls that have been modified
from default settings are indicated by aster-
isks (“*”) next to the Picture Control name
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❚❚ Picture Control Settings
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
example, choosing positive values for Vivid makes pic-
tures more vivid. Not available with Neutral, Mono-
chrome, or custom Picture Controls.
Quick adjust
Control the sharpness of outlines. Select A to adjust
sharpening automatically according to the type of
Sharpening scene, or choose from values between 0 (no sharpen-
ing) and 9 (the higher the value, the greater the sharp-
ening).
Select A to adjust contrast automatically according to
the type of scene, or choose from values between –3
and +3 (lower values prevent highlights in portrait sub-
jects from being “washed out” in direct sunlight, while
Contrast
higher values preserve detail in misty landscapes and
other low-contrast subjects). *
Choose –1 for reduced brightness, +1 for enhanced
Brightness
brightness. Does not affect exposure. *
Control the vividness of colors. Select A to adjust satu-
ration automatically according to the type of scene, or
choose from values between –3 and +3 (lower values
Saturation
reduce saturation and higher values increase it).
Choose negative values (to a minimum of –3) to make
reds more purple, blues more green, and greens more
yellow, positive values (up to +3) to make reds more
Hue
orange, greens more blue, and blues more purple.
Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome pho-
tographs. Choose from Off, yellow, orange, red, and
Filter
effects
Choose the tint used in monochrome photographs
from B&W (black-and-white), Sepia, Cyanotype (blue-
tinted monochrome), Red, Yellow, Green, Blue Green,
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activated after value is changed.
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“A” (Auto)
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Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with expo-
sure and the position of the subject in the frame.
The Picture Control Grid
A
Control grid showing the contrast and satu-
ration for the selected Picture Control in rela-
tion to the other Picture Controls (only
contrast is displayed when Monochrome is
selected). Release the W control to return to
the Picture Control menu.
The icons for Picture Controls that use auto
contrast and saturation are displayed in
green in the Picture Control grid, and lines
appear parallel to the axes of the grid.
Previous Settings
A
The line under the value display in the Picture
Control setting menu indicates the previous
value for the setting. Use this as a reference
when adjusting settings.
Filter Effects (Monochrome Only)
A
The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on mono-
chrome photographs. The following filter effects are available:
Y (yellow)
O (orange) of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange produces
more contrast than yellow, red more contrast than orange.
Enhance contrast. Can be used to reduce the brightness
R (red)
G (green) Softens skin tones. Can be used for portraits.
Note that the effects achieved with Filter effects are more pronounced
than those produced by physical glass filters.
Toning (Monochrome Only)
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Pressing 3 when Toning is highlighted dis-
plays saturation options. Press 4 or 2 to
adjust saturation. Saturation control is not
available when B&W (black-and-white) is
selected.
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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 high-
lighted Picture Control without fur-
ther modification.
2 Edit the selected Picture Control.
abandon any changes and start over
from default settings, press the O but-
ton. Press J when settings are com-
plete.
3 Save the Picture Control.
Highlight a destination (C-1 through
C-9) and press J to save the custom
Picture Control and return to the
shooting menu.
The new Picture Control will be listed
in the Picture Control menu.
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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 J2
cameras and compatible software and then deleted when no
longer needed.
To copy custom Picture Controls to or from the memory card, or
to delete custom Picture Controls from the memory card, select
Load from/save to card in the Custom Picture Control menu.
The following options will be displayed:
Copy custom Picture Controls from the memory card to
Copy to camera
custom Picture Controls C-1 through C-9.
Delete selected custom Picture
Controls from the memory
card. The confirmation dialog
shown at right will be dis-
played before a Picture Control
Delete from card
is deleted; to delete the
selected Picture Control, high-
light Yes and press J.
Copy a custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) to a
selected destination (1 through 99) on the memory card.
Copy to card
Copy to Card
A
Up to 99 custom Picture Controls can be stored on the memory card at
any one time. The memory card can only be used to store user-created
custom Picture Controls. The preset Picture Controls supplied with the
camera can not be copied to the memory card or deleted.
Custom Picture Control > Delete
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delete selected custom Picture Controls when they are no longer
needed.
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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 recorded
in movie mode.
Color Space
A
Color spaces define the correspondence between colors and the
numeric values by which they are represented in a digital image file.
The sRGB color space is widely used, while Adobe RGB is typically used
in publishing and commercial printing. sRGB is recommended when
taking photographs that will be printed without modification or
viewed in applications that do not support color management, or
when taking photographs that will be printed with ExifPrint, the direct
printing option on some household printers, or kiosk printing or other
commercial print services. Adobe RGB photographs can also be
printed using these options, but colors will not be as vivid.
JPEG photographs taken in the Adobe RGB color space are DCF compli-
ant; applications and printers that support DCF will select the correct
color space automatically. If the application or device does not support
DCF, select the appropriate color space manually. For more informa-
tion, see the documentation provided with the application or device.
Nikon Software
A
ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automati-
cally select the correct color space when opening photographs created
with this camera.
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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 sub-
jects in the shade on a sunny day. It is most effective when used
Active D-Lighting: Off
Active D-Lighting: Y On
Active D-Lighting
D
Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in pho-
tographs taken with Active D-Lighting. Uneven shading may be visible
with some subjects.
“Active D-Lighting” Versus “D-Lighting”
A
The Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu adjusts exposure
before shooting to optimize the dynamic range, while the D-Lighting
after shooting.
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Long Exposure NR
Photographs taken at slow shutter speeds are automatically pro-
cessed 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. During processing, a warning
will be displayed and pictures can not be taken (if the camera is
turned off before processing is complete, the picture will be
saved but noise reduction will not be performed). In continuous
release mode, frame rates will slow and while photographs are
being processed, the capacity of the memory buffer will drop.
High ISO Noise Reduction
Select On to reduce “noise” (randomly-spaced bright pixels,
lines, or fog). If Off is selected, noise reduction will only be per-
formed at high ISO sensitivities; the amount of noise reduction is
less than that performed when On is selected.
Fade in/Fade Out
Add fade in and fade out effects at the beginning and end of HD
movies shot with the camera.
y Fade (white) The movie fades in from white and fades out to white.
z Fade (black) The movie fades in from black and fades out to black.
OFF None
Fade in and fade out effects are not added to movies.
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Movie Sound Options
Adjust movie sound recording settings for the built-in micro-
phone.
❚❚ Microphone
Select Microphone off to disable sound recording. Selecting
any other option enables recording and sets the microphone to
the selected sensitivity.
The 2 Icon
A
Movies recorded with the microphone off are indicated by a 2 icon in
full-frame and movie playback.
❚❚ Wind Noise Reduction
Select On to enable the low-cut filter, reducing noise produced
by wind blowing over the microphone (note that other sounds
may also be affected).
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Interval Timer Shooting
Take photographs automatically at preset intervals.
Before Shooting
D
Before proceeding, check that the clock is set correctly (
then take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor.
Use of a tripod is recommended. To ensure that shooting is not inter-
rupted, be sure the battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5b AC
adapter and EP-5C power connector.
1 Select Interval/Number of shots.
Highlight Interval/Number of shots and press 2 to display
interval timer options.
2 Adjust settings.
Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours, min-
utes, or seconds and press 1 or 3 to
choose an interval longer than the
slowest anticipated shutter speed
(minimum five seconds), then high-
light the number of intervals and
press 1 or 3 to change. Press J to return to the interval
timer shooting menu when settings are complete.
3 Start shooting.
Highlight Start and press J. Shoot-
ing will start after about 3 s, and con-
tinue at the selected interval until all
the shots have been taken (one shot is
taken at each interval). Note that the
pause following the recording of each
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shot varies with shutter speed and the time needed to record
the image, with the result that photographs may not be
recorded at the selected interval. Photos may also not be
recorded if the shutter can not be released (for example,
because the camera is unable to focus).
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Interval Timer Photography
A
A warning will be displayed if the camera is unable to start interval
timer photography at current settings (for example, when “Bulb” is
selected for shutter speed). While interval timer photography is in
progress, settings can not be adjusted and the camera will not turn off
Interrupting Interval Timer Photography
A
Interval timer shooting ends and interval timer settings are reset when
the camera is turned off, the battery is exhausted, the memory card is
full, the mode dial is rotated to a new setting, or the G or K button
is pressed.
Vibration Reduction
This option is available with 1 NIKKOR lenses that support vibra-
tion 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, Nor-
mal, 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.
Vibration Reduction
A
When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to motion
that is not part of the pan (if the camera is panned horizontally, for
example, vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake),
making it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc. The
composition may appear to change after the shutter is released, but
this does not indicate a malfunction.
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Focus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses.
Auto-select AF: The camera automatically selects AF-S if the subject is
stationary, AF-C if it is moving.
AF-A
Single AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when the shutter-
AF-S
release button is pressed halfway. *
Continuous AF: For subjects in motion. The camera focuses continu-
AF-C ously while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Photos
can be taken whether or not the camera is in focus.
Full-time AF: For subjects in motion. The camera focuses continu-
ously; photos can be taken whether or not the camera is in focus.
AF-F
or not the camera is in focus.
MF
* Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.
Focus Mode
A
The options available vary with the shooting mode.
Shooting mode
P, S, A, M *
Focus mode
Creative mode
Movie mode
AF-A (default), AF-S, AF-C, MF
AF-F (default), AF-S, MF
AF-S (default), MF
HD movie
Slow motion
* AF-A is used when 10 fps is selected for Continuous > Electronic (Hi),
AF-S when 30 fps or 60 fps is selected.
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The AF-Assist Illuminator
A
If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illumi-
nator will light automatically to assist the
autofocus operation when the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway. The AF-
assist illuminator is available in all modes
except movie mode and lights only if:
AF-assist illuminator
• AF-S is selected for focus mode or single AF
selected in AF-A focus mode,
• Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode
and
Larger lenses may prevent the illuminator lighting all or part of the sub-
ject. Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator.
See Also
A
when the camera focuses.
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Getting Good Results with Autofocus
A
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
same distance, and then recompose the photograph.
There is little or no contrast between
the subject and the background.
The subject contains areas of sharply
contrasting brightness.
Example: The
subject is the
same color as
the back-
Examples: The
subject is half
in the shade; a
night scene
with point illu-
mination.
ground.
The subject contains objects at differ- Background objects appear larger
ent distances from the camera. than the subject.
Example: The
Example: A
building is in
the frame
behind the
subject.
subject is
inside a cage.
The subject is dominated by regular
geometric patterns.
The subject contains many fine details
or is made up of objects that are small
or lack variation in brightness.
Example: Blinds
or a row of
Example: A field
of flowers.
windows in a
skyscraper.
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Manual Focus
Manual focus can be used when autofocus does not produce the
desired results.
1 Highlight Manual focus.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight Manual
2 Display the manual focus guides.
Press J to magnify the view at the
center of the frame and display man-
ual focus guides.
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3 Focus.
Multi selector dial: Focus
Rotate the multi selector until the sub-
ject is in focus. Rotate the multi selec-
tor clockwise to increase the focus
distance, counterclock wise to
decrease; the faster you rotate the
multi selector, the quicker the focus
distance changes. The focus indicator
shows the approximate focus dis-
tance. Press J when the subject is in
focus.
Wcontrol: Zoom in or out
To magnify the view in the display by
up to about 10× for precise focus,
press the W control up. Press 1, 2, 3,
or 4 to view areas of the frame not
currently visible in the display; the vis-
ible portion is shown by the naviga-
tion window. To zoom out, press the W
control down.
Focus indicator
Navigation window
Movies
A
The multi selector can also be used to choose the focus distance if man-
ual focus is selected during movie recording. 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.
Focal Plane Position
A
To determine the distance between your
subject and the camera, measure from the
focal plane mark on the camera body. The
distance between the lens mounting flange
and the focal plane is approximately 17 mm
(0.7 in.).
Approx.
17 mm
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AF-Area Mode
Choose how the focus area for autofocus is selected.
Auto-
area
The camera automatically detects the subject and selects
the focus area.
e
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
selected focus area only. Use
with stationary subjects.
Focus area
Press J to view the focus area
selection display, then use the
multi selector to position the
focus area over your subject
and press J. The focus area
will track the subject as it
moves through the area shown
at right. The camera will focus
on the selected subject when
the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway. To end focus
tracking when shooting is
complete, press J.
Focus area
Subject
tracking
9
Subject tracking area
Subject Tracking
A
The camera may be unable to track subjects if they move quickly, leave
the frame or are obscured by other objects, change visibly in size, color,
or brightness, or are too small, too large, too bright, too dark, or similar
in color or brightness to the background.
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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 composi-
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
1 Focus.
Position the subject in the center of
the frame and press the shutter-
release button halfway to initiate
focus. Check that the focus area is dis-
played in green. If AF-S is selected for
while the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
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2Lock focus.
With the shutter-release button
pressed halfway, press 1 (A) to lock
both focus and exposure (an AE-L/AF-L
Focus will remain locked while 1 (A)
is pressed, even if you later remove
your finger from the shutter-release
button.
See Also
A
For information on changing the role of
3Recompose the photograph and shoot.
Focus will remain locked between
shots if you keep 1 (A) pressed,
allowing several photographs in suc-
cession to be taken at the same focus
setting.
Do not change the distance between the camera and the sub-
ject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again
at the new distance.
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Face-Priority AF
Built-in AF Assist
When On is selected and a mode other
than movie mode is selected, the built-in
AF-assist illuminator will light to illumi-
nate poorly-lit subjects if:
AF-assist illuminator
or single AF is selected in AF-A, and
• Auto-area is selected for AF-area
is selected for Single-point.
If Off is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will not light to assist
the focus operation. Autofocus may not produce the desired
results when lighting is poor.
See Also
A
mation on the modes in which AF-assist is available may be found on
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Flash Compensation
Flash compensation alters flash output from the level suggested
by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject rel-
ative to the background. Choose from values between –3 EV
1
(darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments of
/
3 EV; in general,
positive values make the subject brighter while negative values
make it darker.
A Y icon is displayed when flash com-
pensation is in effect. Normal flash out-
put can be restored by setting flash
compensation to 0. Flash compensa-
tion is not reset when the camera is
turned off.
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The Setup Menu
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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
Default
0
Reset setup menu options
to default values.
Reset setup options
—
Format memory
card
Format the memory card.
Allow the shutter to be
—
Slot empty release released when no mem-
lock
Release locked
ory card is inserted in the
camera.
Display a welcome mes-
sage at startup.
Adjust monitor bright-
ness.
Display a framing grid.
Welcome screen
Off
0
Monitor brightness
Grid display
Off
Autofocus/self-timer:
On
Choose the sounds made
during shooting.
Sound settings
Shutter: On
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Option
Description
Default
0
Choose the auto power
off delay.
Auto power off
30 s
Choose how long the
Remote on duration camera waits for a signal
5 min
from a remote control.
Assign AE/AF-L
button
Choose the role played
by the 1 (A) button.
Choose whether expo-
AE/AF lock
Shutter button AE sure locks when the
Off
On
lock
shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
Choose whether remote
controls for HDMI-CEC
devices to which the
camera is connected can
be used to operate the
camera.
HDMI device control
Flicker reduction
Reduce flicker or band-
ing.
—
—
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162
Reset file
numbering
Reset file numbering.
Daylight saving time:
Off
Time zone and date Set the camera clock.
Choose a language for
Language
—
the camera displays.
Record camera orienta-
tion with pictures.
Auto image rotation
On
Check and optimize the
Pixel mapping
camera image sensor
and image processors.
Display the current firm-
ware version.
—
—
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Firmware version
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Reset Setup Options
Select Yes to reset all setup menu options other than Flicker
reduction, Time zone and date and Language to default val-
ues.
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
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 com-
plete.
Slot Empty Release Lock
If Enable release is selected, the shutter can be released when
no memory card is inserted. No pictures will be recorded,
although they will be displayed in demo mode. Select Release
locked to enable the shutter only when a card is inserted.
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Welcome Screen
If On is selected, the message at right will
be displayed whenever the camera is
turned on.
Monitor Brightness
Highlight Monitor brightness and press
2. Brightness can then be adjusted by
pressing 1 or 3; choose higher values
for increased brightness, lower values for
reduced brightness.
Grid Display
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Sound Settings
Highlight items and press 2 to select or
deselect. If Autofocus/self-timer is
selected, a beep will sound when the
camera focuses and during self-timer and
remote control photography; to mute the
beep, remove the check from this item.
Select Shutter to play a sound when the shutter is released, or
remove the check from this item to mute the shutter. Press J to
exit when settings are complete.
Auto Power Off
Choose how long the displays remain on
when no operations are performed
the drain on the battery. Once the dis-
plays have turned off, they can be reacti-
vated by operating the camera buttons
or mode dial.
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Remote on Duration
Choose how long the camera will remain
active while waiting for a signal from the
delays to reduce the drain on the battery.
Note that remote control mode must be
reselected once the timer has expired.
Assign AE/AF-L Button
Choose whether the 1 (A) button locks
both focus and exposure (AE/AF lock),
exposure only (AE lock only), or focus
only (AF lock only). Focus lock is
page 125.
1 (A) button
Shutter Button AE Lock
If On is selected, exposure will lock while
the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway.
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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.
Flicker Reduction
A
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. Flicker
reduction may not produce the desired results if the subject is very
bright, in which case you should select A Aperture-priority auto or
M Manual for Exposure mode and choose a smaller aperture (larger
f-number).
Reset File Numbering
When a photograph is taken or a movie is
recorded, the camera names the file by
adding one to the number of the previ-
numbered 999 and contains either 999
photographs or a photograph numbered
9999, the shutter-release button will be disabled and no further
photographs can be taken. To reset file numbering to 0001,
select Yes for Reset file numbering and then either format the
current memory card or insert a new memory card.
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Time Zone and Date
Change time zones, set the camera clock,
choose the date display order, or turn
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.
Time zone
Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are
displayed.
Date format
Turn daylight saving time on or off. The camera clock will
automatically be advanced or set back one hour. The
default setting is Off.
Daylight
saving time
Language
Choose a language for camera messages and displays.
Czech
Danish
German
English
Spanish
Greek
French
Indonesian
Italian
Hungarian
Dutch
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Romanian
Finnish
Swedish
Turkish
Ukrainian
Arabic
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Čeština
Dansk
Português
Русский
Română
Suomi
Deutsch
English
Español
Ελληνικά
Français
Indonesia
Italiano
Magyar
Nederlands
Norsk
Svenska
Türkçe
Українська
Thai
Polski
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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
recorded:
Landscape (wide)
orientation
Camera rotated 90°
clockwise
Camera rotated 90°
counterclockwise
Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected. Choose
this option when panning or taking photographs with the lens
pointing up or down.
Auto Image Rotation
D
Image orientation is not recorded for movies, Motion Snapshots, or
panoramas.
Rotate Tall
A
To automatically rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs for dis-
play during playback, select On for the Rotate tall option in the play-
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Pixel Mapping
Check and optimize the camera image sensor and image proces-
sors 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.
3 Select Yes.
Pixel mapping begins immediately. Note that other opera-
tions can not be performed while pixel mapping is in
progress. Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect
the power source until pixel mapping is complete.
4 Turn the camera off.
Turn the camera off when pixel mapping is complete.
Firmware Version
View the current firmware version.
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Technical Notes
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Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories,
cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error mes-
sage 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
Lens f-number
A
The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of
the lens.
Mount
Mount Adapter FT1: The FT1 allows NIKKOR F mount lenses to be
Adapter used with Nikon 1 interchangeable lens format digital cam-
eras. The angle of view of an F mount lens mounted on the
FT1 is equivalent to that of a 35 mm format lens with a focal
using the FT1. For information on attaching the FT1 and pre-
cautions for use, see the FT1 Mount Adapter User’s Manual. For
information on the lenses that can be used, see Compatible
NIKKOR F Mount Lenses. The FT1 Mount Adapter User’s Manual
and Compatible NIKKOR F Mount Lenses are included with the
FT1.
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EN-EL20 batteries are available from local retailers and
Nikon-authorized service representatives.
• Power Connector EP-5C, AC Adapter EH-5b: These accessories can
be used to power the camera for extended periods
(EH-5a and EH-5 AC adapters can also be used). An EP-5C
power connector is required to connect the camera to
Remote
controls
CR2025 battery.
Pressing the battery-chamber latch to the right (q), insert
a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber
(w). Ensure that the battery is in the correct orientation
(r).
Software
Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package offering
such features as white balance adjustment and color con-
trol points.
Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the web-
ported 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. A message is auto-
matically displayed when an update is found.
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Body caps
Body Cap BF-N1000: The body cap keeps the dust shield free
of dust when a lens is not in place.
Tripod
adapters
Tripod Adapter TA-N100: Prevents large lenses from coming
into contact with the tripod head when the camera is
mounted on a tripod.
Attaching the TA-N100
1 Attach the TA-N100 to the camera.
After turning the camera off, insert the TA-N100 in the
camera tripod mount (q) and, keeping the projection on
the TA-N100 aligned with the front of the camera, rotate
the screw in the direction shown (w) to fasten the
TA-N100 in place.
2 Attach a tripod.
Attach a tripod (available separately from third-party
suppliers) to the TA-N100 (e). Hold the camera while fas-
tening the tripod to ensure that the tripod is securely
attached.
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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 recom-
mended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly
when cards with slower write speeds are used.
SD cards
SDHC cards 2
SDXC cards 3
SanDisk
Toshiba
64 GB
2 GB 1 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
Panasonic
Lexar Media
Platinum II
Professional
Full-HD Video
48 GB, 64 GB
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—
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be
used support 2 GB cards.
2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be
used are SDHC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-1.
3 Check that any card readers or other devices with
which the card will be used are SDXC-compliant.
The camera supports UHS-1.
Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the above
cards, please contact the manufacturer.
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Approved Eye-Fi Cards
When inserted in the camera, Eye-Fi cards can be used to upload
photographs to a preselected destination. As of May 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 regula-
tions. 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.
A f icon is displayed when an Eye-Fi
card is inserted.
Eye-Fi Cards
D
Note that pictures will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient.
In locations in which wireless devices are prohibited, turn the camera
off and remove the card. See the manual provided with the Eye-Fi card,
and direct any inquiries to the manufacturer.
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Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connec-
tor and AC adapter.
1 Ready the camera.
Open the battery-chamber and
power connector covers.
2 Insert the EP-5C power connector.
Be sure to insert the connector in the
orientation shown, using the connec-
tor to keep the orange battery latch
pressed to one side. The latch locks
the connector in place when the con-
nector is fully inserted.
3 Close the battery-chamber cover.
Position the power connector cable so
that it passes through the power con-
nector slot and close the battery-
chamber cover.
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4 Connect the AC adapter.
Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC
adapter (e) and the EP-5C power cable to the DC socket (r).
A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is
powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
e
r
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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. Do not store your camera with naphtha or
camphor moth balls or in locations that:
• are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%
• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic
fields, such as televisions or radios
• are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below –10 °C
(14 °F)
Cleaning
Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with
a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or sea-
side, wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in
distilled water and dry thoroughly. Important: Dust or other
Camera body
foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not cov-
ered under warranty.
Lenses are easily damaged. Remove dust and lint with a
blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to
Lens
prevent the discharge of liquid. To remove fingerprints and
other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft
cloth and clean with care.
Remove dust and lint with a blower. When removing finger-
prints and other stains, wipe the surface lightly with a soft
cloth or chamois leather. Do not apply pressure, as this
could result in damage or malfunction.
Monitor
The dust shield is easily damaged. Remove dust and lint
with a blower.
Dust shield
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
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Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or
vibration.
Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if
immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the
internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sudden changes in temperature, such
as those that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold
day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation,
place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before exposing it to
sudden changes in temperature.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields: Do not use or store this device in the
vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation
or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced
by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the dis-
plays, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product’s
internal circuitry.
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.
Keep the lens mount covered: Be sure to attach the body cap if the camera is
without a lens.
Do not touch the dust shield: The dust shield covering the image sensor is
easily damaged. Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on
the shield or poke it with cleaning tools. These actions could scratch or
otherwise damage the shield.
Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source: Do not
unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or
while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in
these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product
memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of
power, avoid carrying the product from one location to another while
the AC adapter is connected.
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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 cam-
era at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly
dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly.
Lenses are easily damaged. Dust and lint should be gently removed with
a blower. When using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent
discharge of liquid. To remove fingerprints and other stains, apply a
small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully.
Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-venti-
lated area. If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to prevent
fire. If the product will not be used for an extended period, remove the
battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag contain-
ing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag,
as this may cause the material to deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradu-
ally loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at reg-
ular intervals.
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once
a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before
putting it away.
Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before
putting the battery away.
Notes on the monitor: The monitor is constructed with extremely high pre-
cision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01%
being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pix-
els that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this
is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the
device.
Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.
Do not apply pressure to the display, as this could cause damage or mal-
function. Dust or lint on the displays can be removed with a blower.
Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a soft cloth or chamois
leather. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury
from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the display touch-
ing the skin or entering the eyes and mouth.
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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. If you notice moiré in your
photographs, try changing the distance to the subject, zooming in and
out, or changing the angle between the subject and the camera.
Lines: Noise in the form of lines may in rare cases appear in pictures of
extremely bright or backlit subjects.
Batteries: Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe
the following precautions when handling batteries:
• Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.
• Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat.
• Keep the battery terminals clean.
• Turn the product off before replacing the battery.
• Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and
replace the terminal cover. These devices draw minute amounts of
charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point
that it will no longer function. If the battery will not be used for some
time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it and stor-
ing it in a location with an ambient temperature of 15 to 25 °C (59 to
77 °F; avoid hot or extremely cold locations). Repeat this process at
least once every six months.
• Turning the camera on and off repeatedly when the battery is fully dis-
charged will shorten battery life. Batteries that have been fully dis-
charged must be charged before use.
• The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in
use. Attempting to charge the battery while the internal temperature is
elevated will impair battery performance, and the battery may not
charge or charge only partially. Wait for the battery to cool before
charging.
• Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair bat-
tery performance.
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• A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge
when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement.
Purchase a new EN-EL20 battery.
• Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on impor-
tant occasions, ready a spare EN-EL20 battery and keep it fully charged.
Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replace-
ment batteries on short notice. Note that on cold days, the capacity of
batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully charged before
taking photographs outside in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a
warm place and exchange the two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold
battery may recover some of its charge.
• Used batteries are a valuable resource; recycle in accord with local reg-
ulations.
Servicing the Camera and Accessories
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The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon
recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or
Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years,
and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees
apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particu-
larly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accesso-
ries regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash
units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.
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Defaults
Defaults for the options in the playback, shooting, and setup
Defaults for other settings are listed below.
Option
Default
Center 1
Off
Off
Off
Off
0.0
Fill flash 2
HD movie
Beauty
Unmodified
1 Not displayed when Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode.
eye reduction.
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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.
❚❚ Auto Photo Mode
Image quality
Image size
File size
No. of images Buffer capacity 1
3872×2592
2896×1944
1936×1296
—
3872×2592
2896×1944
1936×1296
3872×2592
23.9 MB
21.4 MB
19.6 MB
17.1 MB
6.8 MB
4.3 MB
2.5 MB
3.4 MB
2.2 MB
1.3 MB
1.8 MB
1.1 MB
0.7 MB
659
736
804
19
19
19
19
28
34
46
38
46
65
53
65
88
NEF (RAW) +
JPEG fine 2
NEF (RAW)
JPEG fine
922
2300
3600
6200
4500
7100
11900
8900
13900
22800
JPEG normal 2896×1944
1936×1296
3872×2592
JPEG basic 2896×1944
1936×1296
1 Maximum number of pictures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO
100.
2 Image size applies to JPEG images only. Size of NEF (RAW) images can not
be changed. File size is the total for NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.
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❚❚ Creative Mode (Easy Panorama Excluded)
Image quality
Image size
File size
No. of images Buffer capacity 1
3872×2592
2896×1944
1936×1296
—
3872×2592
2896×1944
1936×1296
3872×2592
23.9 MB
21.4 MB
19.6 MB
17.1 MB
6.8 MB
4.3 MB
2.5 MB
3.4 MB
2.2 MB
1.3 MB
1.8 MB
1.1 MB
0.7 MB
659
736
804
19
19
19
19
28
34
46
38
46
65
53
65
88
NEF (RAW) +
JPEG fine 2, 3
NEF (RAW) 3
922
2300
3600
6200
4500
7100
11900
8900
13900
22800
JPEG fine
JPEG normal 2896×1944
1936×1296
3872×2592
JPEG basic 2896×1944
1936×1296
1 Maximum number of pictures that can be stored in memory buffer at
2 Image size applies to JPEG images only. Size of NEF (RAW) images can not
be changed. File size is the total for NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.
3 Available in P, S, A, M mode only.
❚❚ Easy Panorama
Image quality
Image size
File size
No. of images
Normal
panorama 1024 × 3200
Wide 6400 × 560
panorama 1024 × 6400
Normal 3200 × 560
panorama 1024 × 3200
Wide 6400 × 560
panorama 1024 × 6400
Normal 3200 × 560
panorama 1024 × 3200
Wide 6400 × 560
panorama 1024 × 6400
3200 × 560
1.6 MB
2.3 MB
2.4 MB
4.1 MB
0.9 MB
1.2 MB
1.2 MB
2.1 MB
0.5 MB
0.7 MB
0.7 MB
1.1 MB
10400
7100
6800
JPEG fine
JPEG normal
JPEG basic
3900
19300
13900
13200
7800
35900
25100
25100
14800
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❚❚ Smart Photo Selector Mode
File size 1
119.4 MB
106.9 MB
97.8 MB
85.3 MB
34.1 MB
21.6 MB
12.5 MB
17.2 MB
10.9 MB
6.6 MB
No. of shots
131
147
160
184
461
729
1258
915
1438
2397
1798
2797
4577
3872×2592
2896×1944
1936×1296
—
3872×2592
2896×1944
1936×1296
3872×2592
2896×1944
1936×1296
3872×2592
2896×1944
1936×1296
NEF (RAW) + JPEG
fine2
NEF (RAW)
JPEG fine
JPEG normal
JPEG basic
8.8 MB
5.6 MB
3.4 MB
1 Total size of all five images recorded with each shot.
2 Image size applies to JPEG images only. Size of NEF (RAW) images can not
be changed. File size is the total for NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.
❚❚ HD Movies
1080/60i
Maximum total length (approx.) *
1 hour 27 minutes
1080/30p
1 hour 27 minutes
720/60p
2 hours 10 minutes
* For information on the maximum length that can be recorded in a single
❚❚ Slow Motion Movies
400 fps
Maximum total recorded length (approx.) *
1 hour 27 minutes
1200 fps
1 hour 27 minutes
* Up to five seconds of slow motion footage can be recorded in a single clip.
Playback length is about 13.2 (400 fps) or 40 (1200 fps) times the recorded
length.
❚❚ Motion Snapshot Mode
Image quality
Image size
File size *
No. of shots
—
—
17.7 MB
891
* File size is the total for a single photograph and movie.
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Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of com-
mon problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon repre-
sentative.
Display
The monitor is off:
monitor can be reactivated by operating buttons or the mode dial.
The monitor turns off without warning:
monitor can be reactivated by operating buttons or the mode dial.
camera to cool before turning it on again.
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Shooting (All Shooting and Exposure Modes)
The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card.
The shutter-release is disabled:
Only one picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed in continuous
release mode: Continuous shooting is not available if the flash is raised in
The camera does not focus automatically:
Focus does not lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway: Use the 1
(A) button to lock focus when AF-C is selected for focus mode or when
AF-area mode selection is unavailable: The camera is in auto photo or Smart
Focus area selection is unavailable: Focus area selection is not available in
focus area can be selected by pressing J.
Subject-tracking AF not available: Select a non-monochrome Picture Control
Image size selection is unavailable: NEF (RAW) is selected for image quality
The camera is slow to record photos: Turn long exposure noise reduction off
Noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appears in photos:
• Use long exposure noise reduction at shutter speeds slower than 1 s
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No photo taken when remote control shutter-release button is pressed:
• The remote is not pointed at the camera or the infrared receiver is not
• Bright light is interfering with remote.
Smudges appear in photographs: Clean the front and rear lens elements or the
Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the displays: Choose a Flicker reduc-
Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available in particular
Shooting (P, S, A, and M Modes)
The shutter release is disabled: You selected S Shutter-priority auto for
Exposure mode after selecting a shutter speed of “Bulb” in manual
Some shutter speeds are not available: You are using a flash.
Colors are unnatural:
Picture Controls produce varying results: A (auto) is selected for sharpening,
contrast, or saturation. For consistent results over a series of photos,
Picture Control brightness and contrast can not be adjusted: Active D-Lighting is
Noise (reddish areas and other artifacts) appears in long time-exposures: Enable
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Movies
Cannot record movies: The movie-record button can only be used to record
No sound is recorded for movies:
• Microphone off is selected for Movie sound options > Microphone
Playback
NEF (RAW) images are not displayed: The camera displays only the JPEG copies
“Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation:
Cannot hear movie sound:
Cannot delete images:
tos, transfer the pictures to a computer and use the supplied software or
Pictures are not displayed on TV: The camera is not correctly connected
Pictures cannot be transferred to a computer: If your system does not meet the
computer using a card reader.
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Miscellaneous
The camera is unresponsive: In extremely rare instances, the display may not
respond as expected and the camera may stop functioning. In most
cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge.
Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, taking care to avoid
burns, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter
(available separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn
the camera on again. If the problem persists after the battery has been
removed and replaced, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service
representative.
Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available at particular
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Error Messages
This section lists the error messages that appear in the display.
Message
Solution
0
If the subject is too bright, lower ISO
number).
(Shutter-speed or
aperture display
flashes)
If the subject is too dark, raise ISO sen-
sitivity, use the built-in flash, or choose
a slower shutter speed or larger aper-
ture (lower f-number).
A lens with a retractable lens barrel
button is attached with the lens barrel
barrel button and rotate the zoom ring
to extend the lens.
Keeping the zoom
ring button pressed,
rotate the zoom ring
to extend the lens.
Check lens. Pictures
can only be taken
when a lens is
attached.
Attach a lens.
Cannot take pictures. Turn the camera off and recharge the
battery.
battery.
Start-up error. Turn
the camera off and
then on again.
The clock has been
reset.
Turn the camera off, remove and
camera on.
Set the camera clock.
Turn the camera off and confirm that
the card is correctly inserted.
No memory card.
This memory card is Select Yes to format the card, or turn
the memory card?
memory card.
Turn the camera off and slide the card
write-protect switch to the “write”
position.
Memory card is locked
(write protected).
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Message
Solution
0
images if you reduce image quality or
size.
Memory card is full.
• Delete unwanted images.
• Insert another memory card.
• Use an approved card.
This memory card
cannot be used. Card sists, the card may be damaged. Con-
may be damaged; tact a Nikon-authorized service
insert a different card. representative.
• Insert a new memory card.
If the current folder is numbered 999
and contains either 999 photographs
or a photograph numbered 9999, the
shutter-release button will be disabled
Cannot create
memory card.
taken. Choose Yes for Reset file num-
bering and then either format the cur-
rent memory card or insert a new
memory card.
The movie-record
button can not be
used in this mode.
Stills can not be taken The shutter-release button can not be
when slow motion is used to take photographs while
The movie-record button can only be
used in movie mode.
a
selected.
slow-motion movie is being recorded.
Photographs cannot
be taken in shutter-
priority auto mode at
a shutter speed of
“Bulb”.
Choose a different shutter speed, or
select M Manual for Exposure mode.
Use a lens with a focal length of 6 to
30 mm to shoot panoramas. If you are
Cannot shoot
panorama with lens of
this focal length.
using
a
zoom lens, choose
a
focal
length between 6 and 30 mm.
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Message
Solution
0
An unsuccessful attempt has been
made to update the firmware of the
lens mounted on the camera. Contact
a Nikon-authorized service representa-
tive.
Failed to update lens
firmware. Contact a
Nikon-authorized
service center.
—
Press the shutter-release button. Con-
tact a Nikon-authorized service repre-
sentative if the problem persists or re-
occurs frequently.
An error has occurred.
Press the shutter-
release button again.
—
—
An error has occurred
in the internal
circuitry. Contact a
Nikon-authorized
service center.
The camera’s internal
temperature is high.
The camera will now
turn off.
Contact
a
Nikon-authorized service
representative.
Wait for the camera to cool.
Memory card contains To view pictures, insert a memory card
—
no images.
containing images.
Cannot display this
file.
Cannot select this file.
Check printer.
The file has been created or modified
on a computer or different make of
camera, or is corrupt.
*
Check the printer.
—
—
Select Resume after loading paper of
the correct size.
*
Check paper.
*
*
*
*
Paper jam.
Clear the jam and select Resume.
Insert paper and select Resume.
Select Resume after checking the ink.
Replace the ink and select Resume.
—
—
—
—
Out of paper.
Check ink supply.
Out of ink.
* See the printer manual for more information.
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Specifications
Nikon 1 J2 Digital Camera
Type
Type
Digital camera with support for interchangeable
lenses
Lens mount
Nikon 1 mount
Effective angle of view Approx. 2.7× lens focal length (35 mm format
equivalent)
Effective pixels
10.1 million
Image sensor
Image sensor
13.2 mm × 8.8 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon CX for-
mat)
Storage
Image size (pixels)
Still images (auto photo, Smart Photo Selector, and all
creative modes other than Easy panorama; aspect ratio 3 : 2)
• 3872 × 2592
• 2896 × 1944
• 1936 × 1296
Still images (Normal panorama, camera panned
horizontally; aspect ratio 40 : 7)
• 3200 × 560
Still images (Normal panorama, camera panned vertically;
aspect ratio 8 : 25)
• 1024 × 3200
Still images (Wide panorama, camera panned horizontally;
aspect ratio 80 : 7)
• 6400 × 560
Still images (Wide panorama, camera panned vertically;
aspect ratio 4 : 25)
• 1024 × 6400
Still images (movie mode, aspect ratio 16 : 9)
• 3840 × 2160 (1080/60i) • 1920 × 1080 (1080/30p)
• 1280 × 720 (720/60p)
Still images (Motion Snapshot mode, aspect ratio 16 : 9)
• 3840 × 2160
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Storage
File format
• NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed
• JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx.
1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16)
compression
• NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in
both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Picture Control system Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait,
Landscape; selected Picture Control can be mod-
ified; storage for custom Picture Controls
Media
File system
SD (Secure Digital), SDHC, and SDXC memory cards
DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digi-
tal Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format
for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge
Shooting modes
C auto photo (3 : 2); w creative, with a choice
of the following options: P, S, A, M (3 : 2), j night
landscape (3 : 2), o night portrait (3 : 2), m back-
lighting (3 : 2), p easy panorama (normal hori-
zontal 40 : 7, normal vertical
8
:
25, wide
horizontal 80 : 7, wide vertical 4 : 25), q soft (3 : 2),
r miniature effect (3 : 2) and s selective color
(3 : 2); y Smart Photo Selector (3 : 2); 1 movie
(HD 16 : 9, slow motion 8 : 3); z Motion Snapshot
(16 : 9)
Shutter
Type
Speed
Electronic shutter
1
1
/
16,000 –30 s in steps of
optional ML-L3 remote control)
Synchronizes with shutter at X=1
60 s or slower
/
3 EV; Bulb; Time (requires
Flash sync speed
/
Release
Mode
• Single frame, continuous, Electronic (Hi)
• Self-timer, delayed remote, quick-response
remote, interval timer shooting
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Release
Frame advance rate
• Electronic (Hi): Approx. 10, 30, or 60 fps
• Other modes: Up to 5 fps (auto photo mode or P, S ,
A, M chosen in creative mode with Continuous
selected for Continuous, single AF or manual
focus, S Shutter-priority auto or M Manual expo-
1
sure mode, shutter speed
/
250 s or faster, and
other settings at default values)
2 s, 5 s, 10 s
Self-timer
Remote control modes Delayed remote (2 s); quick-response remote
Exposure
Metering
Metering method
TTL metering using image sensor
• Matrix
• Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of
frame
• Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected
focus area
Mode
Programmed auto with flexible program; shutter-
priority auto; aperture-priority auto; manual;
automatic scene selection
Exposure compensation –3–+3 EV in increments of
1
/
3 EV; available when
P Programmed auto, S Shutter-priority auto, or
A Aperture-priority auto is selected for Expo-
sure mode
Luminosity locked at metered value with A
(AE-L/AF-L) button
Exposure lock
ISO sensitivity
ISO 100–3200 in steps of 1 EV. Can be adjusted
(Recommended Exposure by user when P Programmed auto, S Shutter-
Index)
priority auto, A Aperture-priority auto, or
M Manual is selected for Exposure mode; can
also be set to approx. 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent)
above ISO 3200; auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO
100–3200, 100–800, 100–400) available
On, off
Active D-Lighting
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Focus
Autofocus
Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-
detect AF); AF-assist illuminator
• Autofocus (AF): Single AF (AF-S); continuous AF
(AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); full-
time AF (AF-F)
Lens servo
• Manual focus (MF)
AF-area mode
Focus area
Single-point, auto-area, subject tracking
• Single-point AF: 135 focus areas; the center 73
areas support phase-detection AF
• Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas
Focus lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release
button halfway (single AF) or by pressing A (AE-
L/AF-L) button
Face-priority AF
On, off
Flash
Built-in flash
Guide Number (GN)
Control
Raised by sliding flash pop-up control
Approx. 5/16 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
i-TTL flash control using image sensor available
Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync
with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear
curtain with slow sync
Mode
Flash compensation
Flash-ready indicator
–3–+1 EV in increments of 1
3 EV
/
Lights when built-in flash unit is fully charged
White balance
Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight,
flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except
preset manual with fine tuning
Movie
Metering
TTL metering using image sensor
Metering method
• Matrix
• Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of
frame
• Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected
focus area
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Movie
Frame size (pixels)/
recording rate
HD movies
• 1920 × 1080/60i (59.94 fields/s*)
• 1920 × 1080/30p (29.97 fps)
• 1280 × 720/60p (59.94 fps)
Slow-motion movies
• 640 × 240/400 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps)
• 320 × 120/1200 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps)
Motion Snapshot
1920 × 1080/60p (59.94 fps) (plays at 24p/23.976 fps)
MOV
File format
Video compression
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format AAC
Audio recording device Built-in stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
* Sensor output is about 60 fps.
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
and panorama playback, slide show, histogram
display, auto image rotation, and rating option
Interface
USB
HDMI output
Hi-Speed USB
Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
Supported languages
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional),
Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French,
German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian,
Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portu-
guese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish,
Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
Power source
Battery
AC adapter
One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL20 battery
EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5C power connec-
tor (available separately)
1
Tripod socket
/
4-in. (ISO 1222)
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Dimensions/weight
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 106.0 × 61.0 × 29.8 mm (4.2 × 2.4 ×
1.2 in.), excluding projections
Weight
Approx. 280 g (9.9 oz) with battery and memory
card but without body cap; approx. 237 g/8.4 oz
(camera body only)
Operating environment
Temperature
Humidity
0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
85% or less (no condensation)
• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged bat-
tery 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.
Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes
that this manual may contain.
MH-27 battery charger
Rated input
AC 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz, 0.2 A
Rated output
Supported batteries
Charging time
DC 8.4 V/0.6 A
Nikon EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Approx. 2 hours at an ambient temperature of
25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains
Operating temperature 0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 67.0 × 28.0 × 94.0 mm (2.6 × 1.1 × 3.7 in.),
excluding plug adapter
Weight
Approx. 83 g (2.9 oz), excluding plug adapter
EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Type
Rated capacity
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
7.2 V, 1020 mAh
Operating temperature 0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 30.7 × 50.0 × 14.0 mm (1.2 × 2.0 × 0.6 in.)
Weight
Approx. 41 g (1.4 oz), excluding terminal cover
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1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6
Type
Focal length
1 mount lens
10–30 mm
Maximum aperture
Construction
Angle of view
Vibration reduction
f/3.5–5.6
12 elements in 9 groups (including 3 aspherical elements)
77°–29° 40′
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
Diaphragm
Aperture range
7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Fully automatic
• 10 mm focal length: f/3.5–16
• 30 mm focal length: f/5.6–16
Filter-attachment size 40.5 mm (P=0.5 mm)
Dimensions
Approx. 57.5 mm diameter × 42 mm (distance from
camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted)
Weight
Approx. 115 g (4.1 oz)
1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6
Type
1 mount lens
11–27.5 mm
f/3.5–5.6
8 elements in 6 groups (including 1 ED lens element and
1 aspherical lens element), 1 protective glass element
72°–32° 20′
Focal length
Maximum aperture
Construction
Angle of view
Minimum focus distance 0.3 m (1.0 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions
Diaphragm blades
Diaphragm
Aperture range
7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Fully automatic
• 11 mm focal length: f/3.5–16
• 27.5 mm focal length: f/5.6–16
Filter-attachment size 40.5 mm (P=0.5 mm)
Dimensions
Approx. 57.5 mm diameter × 31 mm (distance from
camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted)
Weight
Approx. 83 g (3.0 oz)
Specifications subject to change without notice. Nikon will not be held liable
for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
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❚❚ 1 NIKKOR Lenses
1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6
Lens hood mounting mark
Zoom ring
Lens mounting mark
Lens cap
CPU contacts
Focal length mark
Focal length scale
Retractable lens barrel button
1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6
Zoom ring
Lens cap
Lens mounting mark
CPU contacts
Focal length mark
Focal length scale
Retractable lens barrel button
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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
Use the zoom ring to zoom in and out.
Detaching the Lens
A
Before removing or exchanging lenses,
retract the lens and turn the camera off
the lens release button (q) while turning the
lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens,
replace the lens caps and camera body cap.
Lens Care
A
• When using an optional lens hood, do not pick up or hold the lens or
camera using only the hood.
• Keep the CPU contacts clean.
• Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To
remove smudges and fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or
lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens-cleaning tissue and
clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care
not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers.
• Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean
the lens.
• A lens hood or NC filter can be used to protect the front lens element.
• Attach the front and rear caps when the lens is not in use.
• If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool,
dry location to prevent mold and rust. Do not store in direct sunlight
or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.
• Keep the lens dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irrep-
arable damage.
• Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp
parts made from reinforced plastic.
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Supplied Accessories
A
• 40.5 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-N40.5
• Rear Lens Cap LF-N1000
Optional Accessories
A
• 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/3.5–5.6; attaches as shown below)
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❚❚ 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 sup-
port manual focus only. Set the camera focus mode to AF-S (the
camera will not focus in other autofocus modes). The only AF-
area mode available is Single-point and the camera focuses on
the subject in the center focus point only. Face-priority AF is not
supported. In some cases, a beep may sound, the in-focus indi-
cator may be displayed, and pictures can be taken when the
camera is not in focus; if this occurs, focus manually.
Manual Focus
Follow the steps below to focus manually when using the FT1
with a NIKKOR F mount lens.
1 Select manual focus mode.
Select Focus mode in the shooting menu, highlight Manual
focus, and press J. Press the shutter-release button halfway
to exit the menus when settings are complete.
If the lens supports autofocus with manual override, after
focusing using autofocus you can keep the shutter-release
button pressed halfway and rotate the lens focus ring to fine-
tune focus manually. To refocus using autofocus, press the
shutter-release button halfway again.
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2 Focus.
Rotate the lens focus ring until the
subject is in focus.
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
Press the W control up to zoom in to a
maximum of 10×, down to zoom out.
Use the multi selector to scroll to areas
of the frame not visible in the display.
Press J to exit zoom.
W control
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The Electronic Rangefinder
If a CPU lens is attached in manual focus
mode, the focus indicator can be used to
check whether the camera is focused on
the subject in the center focus area.
Focus indicator
I
Status
In focus.
2
Camera focused in front of subject.
Camera focused behind subject.
4
2
4
Unable to determine focus.
(flashes)
Note that with some subjects, the in-focus indicator (I) may be
displayed when the camera is not in focus. Check focus in the
display before shooting.
Error Messages and Displays
The following warnings appear in the camera aperture display.
Display
Problem
Solution
When using CPU lenses, lock
aperture ring at minimum aper-
ture (highest f-number).
Lens aperture ring is not
locked at minimum aperture.
FEE
Non-CPU lens is attached, or Use lens aperture ring to adjust
no lens is attached. aperture.
F––
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Restrictions
• Auto photo and Smart Photo Selector modes not supported.
• Motion Snapshots can be recorded only when an AF-S lens is
attached and AF-S (Single AF) is selected for focus mode and
then only when the camera is in focus. Do not attempt to
adjust focus using the focus ring.
• Shutter speeds of 1 s or slower are not available.
• The sound monitor switch and focus operation button (Focus
Lock/MEMORY RECALL/AF Start) have no effect.
• Vibration reduction is not available.
Precautions for Use
• Lenses over 380 g (13.4 oz) should be supported at all times. Do
not hold the camera or carry the camera by the strap without
supporting the lens. Failure to observe this precaution could
damage the camera lens mount.
• Lines may appear in photographs taken with non-CPU lenses
stopped down to minimum aperture.
• The camera continues to adjust exposure during movie record-
ing. Select exposure mode A or M to prevent sounds made by
the lens being picked up by the microphone.
• During continuous shooting, focus is fixed at the position for
the first shot in each burst and frame rates will slow in modes
other than Electronic (Hi).
• The display may change during shooting when Electronic (Hi)
is selected, but this has no effect on photographs.
• 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.
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❚❚ Supported Standards
• DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) is
a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure
compatibility among different makes of camera.
• DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide
standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders
stored on the memory card.
• Exif version 2.3: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image
File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.3, a standard in
which information stored with photographs is used for optimal
color reproduction when the images are output on Exif-com-
pliant printers.
• PictBridge: A standard developed through cooperation with the
digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to
be output directly to a printer without first transferring them to
a computer.
• HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a standard for
multimedia interfaces used in consumer electronics and AV
devices capable of transmitting audiovisual data and control
signals to HDMI-compliant devices via a single cable connec-
tion.
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 Corpora-
tion in the United States and/or other countries. The PictBridge logo is a
trademark. The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
HDMI, the
logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade
names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with
your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec-
tive holders.
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Battery Life
The number of shots or movie footage that can be recorded with
fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery,
temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time
menus are displayed. Sample figures for EN-EL20 (1020 mAh)
batteries are given below.
• Still images: Approximately 230 shots
• Movies: Approximately 50 minutes of HD footage at 1080/60i
Measured according to CIPA standards at 23 3 °C (73.4 5.4 °F)
with the camera at default settings, a fully-charged battery, a
1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 lens, and a 16 GB Toshiba
SD-E016GUX UHS-I SDHC card value for still images obtained
under the following test conditions: NORMAL-quality photo-
graphs taken at intervals of 30 s with the flash fired with every
other shot and the camera turned off and then on after every
ten shots. Value for movies obtained under the following test
conditions: a series of 20 minute movies with a file size of up to
4 GB were recorded; recording was only interrupted when tem-
perature warning was displayed.
The following can reduce battery life:
• Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway
• Repeated autofocus operations
• Taking NEF (RAW) photographs
• Slow shutter speeds
• Using Eye-Fi cards
• Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses
• Using zoom with power zoom lenses
To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon
EN-EL20 batteries:
• Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce
battery performance.
• Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose
their charge if left unused.
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Index
Symbols
W (playback zoom/thumbnail)
A
Accessories ........................................165
Active D-Lighting ............................139
AF-A .....................................................144
AF-area mode ...................................149
AF-C .....................................................144
AF-F ......................................................144
AF-S ......................................................144
Assign AE/AF-L button ..................160
Auto-select AF ..................................144
Available settings .............................. 53
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Brightness ..........................................134
Bulb ......................................................116
Digital Print Order Format ...........203
D-Lighting .........................................101
E
C
Edit movie ..........................................104
Electronic (Hi) ...................................121
Eye-Fi ...................................................169
Center-weighted (Metering) .......124
Color space ........................................138
Color temperature ..........................130
Continuous ........................................121
Continuous AF ..................................144
F
Fade in/fade out ..............................140
Fill flash ................................................. 62
Flash compensation .......................153
Flash mode .......................................... 63
Flash range .......................................... 65
Flash-ready indicator ....................... 62
Flexible program .............................112
Focal plane mark ........................ 2, 148
Focus lock ..........................................150
D
Date and time ............................18, 162
Date format ................................18, 162
Defaults ..............................................177
Detailed photo information ......5, 68
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Matrix (Metering) ............................124
Metering .............................................124
Mode dial ................................................6
Monochrome ....................................132
MOV .....................................................120
Movie settings ..................................123
Movie sound options .....................141
Movie type ........................................... 44
Multi selector .........................................7
G
H
H.264 ................................................... 193
HDMI-CEC ............................................89
HDR ........................................................31
Histogram ............................................69
I
Image quality ................................... 118
N
Neutral ................................................132
Nikon Transfer 2 ................................. 83
J
JPEG ..................................................... 118
L
Lens cap ............................................. 197
Lens mount ....................................... 148
Long exposure NR .......................... 140
P
Playback zoom ................................... 72
M
Manual focus .................................... 147
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Press the shutter-release button
Protect .................................................100
Sensitivity ..........................................131
Sensor protection barrier ............... 17
Sharpening ........................................134
Shooting menu ................................107
Single-point ......................................149
Slot empty release lock .................157
Soft ......................................................... 29
Sound settings .................................159
Speaker ....................................................2
sRGB .....................................................138
Standard .............................................132
Q
R
Remote on duration .......................160
Removing the lens from the camera
Reset shooting options .................109
Resize ...................................................102
Rotate tall ...........................................100
T
Temperature warnings ....................xvi
Thumbnail playback ........................ 70
S
Saturation ..........................................134
Scene auto selector ........................110
SD card ................................................168
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