Nikon 1 V1 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

Getting the Most from Your Camera

Table of Contents

Introduction

Still Image Mode

Smart Photo Selector Mode

Movie Mode

Motion Snapshot Mode

See Also

See page 155 for information on silencing the beep that sounds when

the camera focuses or the electronic shutter is used.

❚❚ Choosing a Shutter Type

To choose the shutter type for still image

mode, press & and use the multi selector

and J button to choose from the follow-

ing shutter types: mechanical (Mechani-

cal, suited to most situations), electronic

(Electronic, a silent shutter for quiet sur-

roundings), and high-speed electronic

(Electronic (Hi)).

& button

Electronic (Hi)

At default settings, the camera takes pictures

at about 10 frames per second (fps) while the

shutter-release button is pressed. The cam-

era focuses on the subject in the center of the

frame; face detection (0 25) is not available.

Electronic (Hi) also supports frame rates of

30 and 60 fps (0 122). For information on

continuous shooting with Mechanical and

Electronic shutters, see page 121.

❚❚ Recording Movies in Still Image Mode

In still image mode, you can record mov-

ies with sound at a frame size of 1,072 ×

720 pixels (aspect ratio: 3 : 2). Press the

movie-record button to start and stop

recording (0 37); in still-image mode,

recording will also end if the shutter-

release button is held all the way down

until a photograph is taken.

Movie-record button

Flicker

You may notice flicker or banding in the dis-

plays or in movies when shooting under cer-

tain types of lighting, such as fluorescent or

mercury-vapor lamps. This can be reduced

by choosing a Flicker reduction option that

matches the frequency of the local AC power

supply (0 157).

Viewing Photographs

Press K to display your most recent pho-

tograph full frame in the monitor (full-

frame playback).

K button

Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector

to view additional pictures.

To zoom in on the center of the current

image, press the W control up (0 74).

Press W down to zoom out. To view multi-

ple images, press W down when the pic-

ture is displayed full frame (0 72).

W control

To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-

release button halfway.

See Also

For information on toggling photo info on or off, see page 69. See page

77 for information on slide shows.

Deleting Pictures

To delete the current picture, press O. A

confirmation dialog will be displayed;

press O again to delete the picture and

return to playback, or press K to exit

without deleting the picture. Note that

once deleted, pictures can not be recovered.

O button

Deleting Multiple Pictures

The Delete option in the playback menu can

be used to delete selected pictures (0 75), all

pictures (0 75), pictures taken on selected

dates (0 75), or pictures previously selected

as candidates for deletion (0 75).

Smart Photo Selector Mode

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.

Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode

1 ^{Select Smart Photo Selector mode.}

Mode dial

Rotate the mode dial to y.

2 ^{Frame the photograph.}

Holding the camera as shown on

page 24, compose the photograph

with your subject in the center of the

frame.

3 ^{Begin buffering photographs.}

Press the shutter-release button half-

way to focus (0 25). An icon will be

displayed as the camera begins

recording images to the memory

buffer. The camera continuously

adjusts focus to account for changes

in the distance to the subject in the AF

area brackets while the shutter-

release button is pressed halfway.

AF area brackets

Buffering

Buffering begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway

and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter-release button is

pressed all the way down.

Shutter-release

button pressed

halfway to focus

Shutter-release button

pressed all the way

down

Shooting ends

Buffering

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 when recording is com-

plete.

Smart Photo Selector Mode

The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the

subject (automatic scene selection; 0 23). Movies can not be recorded,

and pressing the movie-record button has no effect.

The optional SB-N5 flash unit is equipped with a capture illuminator

which lights during buffering (0 62). Buffering ends automatically and

the capture illuminator turns off after shooting or if the shutter-release

button is kept pressed halfway for about six seconds. Buffering can be

resumed by removing your finger from the shutter-release button and

then pressing it halfway.

Viewing Photographs

Press K and use the multi selector to

display photographs taken with the

Smart Photo Selector (0 28; pictures

taken with the Smart Photo Selector are

indicated by a y icon). 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

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.

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 photographs selected by the

Smart Photo Selector, or press K to exit

without deleting the pictures. Note that

once deleted, pictures can not be recov-

ered.

O button

Deleting Individual Photographs

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.

Movie Mode

Choose movie mode to shoot high-definition (HD) or slow-

motion (0 40) movies using the movie-record button.

The 0 Icon

A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.

HD Movies

Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.

1 ^{Select movie mode.}

Mode dial

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.}

Holding the camera as shown on

page 24, frame the opening shot with

your subject in the center of the dis-

play.

Exposure Mode

By default, the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropri-

ate to the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 23).

See Also

See page 140 for information on adding fade in/fade out effects. Frame

size and frame rate options are described on page 123.

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

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

noise, select a focus mode of AF-S (0 52) or

use an optional ME-1 external micro-

phone (0 163). The Movie sound

options item in the shooting menu offers

sensitivity and wind noise options for

both built-in and external microphones

(0 141).

Recording indicator/

Time elapsed

Time available

4 ^{End recording.}

Press the movie-record button again to end recording.

Recording will end automatically when the maximum length

is reached (0 123), the memory card is full, another mode is

selected, the lens is removed, or the camera becomes hot

(0 xvi ).

Maximum Length

At default settings, HD movies can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 min-

utes in length (for more information, see page 123); note that

depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before

this length is reached (0 165).

Exposure Lock

In exposure modes other than h Scene auto selector, exposure will

lock while the A (multi selector up) button is pressed (0 125).

❚❚ 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

Up to 20 photographs can be taken with each

movie shot. Please note that photographs

can not be taken with slow-motion movies.

❚❚ Choosing the Movie Type

To choose between high definition and

slow motion recording, press & 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 mov-

ies (0 40).

& button

Recording Movies

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

Flicker reduction

option that matches the frequency of the

local AC power supply; 0 157). Bright light

sources may leave after-images when the

camera is panned. Jagged edges, color fring-

ing, moiré, and bright spots may also appear.

When recording movies, avoid pointing the

camera at the sun or other strong light

sources. Failure to observe this precaution

could result in damage to the camera’s inter-

nal circuitry.

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.}

Mode dial

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.

& button

3 ^{Frame the opening shot.}

Holding the camera as shown on

page 24, frame the opening shot with

your subject in the center of the dis-

play.

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-

play; face detection (0 25) is not

available.

Movie-record button

Recording indicator/

Time elapsed

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 becomes hot (0 xvi).

Maximum Length

Up to 5 seconds or 4 GB of footage can be recorded; note that

depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before

this length is reached (0 165).

Exposure Mode

The default exposure mode for slow-motion movie recording is

P Programmed auto (0 113). h Scene auto selector is not available

in slow-motion movie mode.

See Also

Frame rate options are described on page 122.

Viewing Movies

Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 28).

Press J to start playback.

Movie playback indicator/

1 icon/Length

Current position/total length

Guide

Volume

The following operations can be performed:

Use

Description

Pause

Pause playback.

Resume playback when the movie is paused

or during rewind/advance.

Play

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

Return to

full-frame

playback

Exit to

Press up to increase volume, down to

decrease.

/K Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to

exit to shooting mode. Photographs can be

taken immediately.

shooting

mode

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

See page 107 for information on trimming

unwanted footage from movies.

Motion Snapshot Mode

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.

Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode

1 ^{Select Motion Snapshot mode.}

Mode dial

Rotate the mode dial to z.

2 ^{Frame the picture.}

Holding the camera as shown on

page 24, compose the photograph

with your subject in the center of the

frame.

3 ^{Begin buffering.}

Press the shutter-release button half-

way to focus (0 25). An icon will be

displayed as the camera begins

recording footage to the memory

buffer.

4 ^Shoot.

Smoothly press the shutter-release

button the rest of the way down. The

camera will record a photograph,

together with about 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.

Buffering

Buffering begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway

and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter-release button is

pressed all the way down.

Shutter-release

button pressed

halfway to focus

Shutter-release button

pressed all the way

down

Shooting ends

Buffering

❚❚ 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

Motion Snapshot Mode

By default, the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropri-

ate to the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 23). Live audio is not

recorded. Movies can not be recorded using the movie-record button.

The optional SB-N5 flash unit is equipped with a capture illuminator

which lights during buffering (0 62). Buffering ends automatically and

the capture illuminator turns off after shooting or if the shutter-release

button is kept pressed halfway for about six seconds. Buffering can be

resumed by removing your finger from the shutter-release button and

then pressing it halfway.

Viewing Motion Snapshots

Press K and use the multi selector to

display a Motion Snapshot (0 28;

Motion Snapshots are indicated by a z

icon). Pressing 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.

O button

See Also

For information on choosing how long the camera will wait for a signal

from the remote, see page 156. See page 155 for information on con-

trolling the beeps that sound when the self-timer or remote control is

used.

Focus Mode

Choose how the camera focuses (note that focus mode selection

is not available in h Scene auto selector mode; 0 23, 111).

Auto-select AF: The camera automatically selects AF-S if the subject is

AF-A

stationary, AF-C if it is moving. ^*

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

Manual focus: Focus manually (0 55). Photos can be taken whether

or not the camera is in focus.

* Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.

Focus Mode

The options available vary with the shooting mode.

Mechanical/Electronic AF-A (default), AF-S, AF-C, MF

Still image

mode

10 fps AF-A

Electronic (Hi) 30 fps/

AF-S

60 fps

HD movie

Slow motion

Smart Photo Selector

Motion Snapshot

AF-F (default), AF-S, MF

AF-S (default), MF

AF-A

Movie mode

AF-S

1 ^{Display focus mode options.}

Press 3 (%) to display focus mode

options.

2 ^{Select the desired option.}

Use the multi selector to highlight the

desired option and press J.

The AF-Assist Illuminator

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 still image,

Smart Photo Selector, and Motion Snapshot

modes 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 (0 144) or the center focus

area (0 25) is selected for Single-point, and

• On is selected for Built-in AF assist in the shooting menu (0 147).

Larger lenses may prevent the illuminator lighting all or part of the sub-

ject. Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator.

See Also

See page 155 for information on controlling the beep that sounds

when the camera focuses.

Getting Good Results with Autofocus

Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below.

The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus

under these conditions, or the focus area may be displayed in green

and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released

even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, focus manually

(0 55) or use focus lock (0 145) to focus on another subject at the

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.

Manual Focus

Manual focus can be used when autofocus does not produce the

desired results.

1 ^{Select manual focus mode.}

Press 3 (%) and select MF (manual

focus; 0 52).

2 ^{Display the manual focus guides.}

Press J to magnify the view at the

center of the frame and display man-

ual focus guides.

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

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

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

Focal plane mark

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

3 EV. In general, positive values

make the image brighter while negative values make it darker.

Exposure compensation is not available in h Scene auto selec-

tor and M Manual exposure modes.

–1 EV

No exposure

compensation

+1 EV

1 ^{Display exposure compensation options.}

Press 2 (E) to display exposure com-

pensation options.

2 ^{Select a value.}

Use the multi selector to highlight the

desired value and press J.

Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compen-

sation to 0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the cam-

era is turned off.

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is most effective when used with center-

weighted or spot metering (0 124).

Optional Flash Units

When used with optional flash units, exposure compensation affects

both background exposure and flash level.

Flash Photography

In still image mode, the optional SB-N5 flash unit can be used for

additional lighting, to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit

subjects, or to add catch lights to your subjects’ eyes. In Smart

Photo Selector and Motion Snapshot modes, the flash will not

fire but the capture illuminator will light to illuminate your sub-

ject. The flash does not fire in movie mode or when the Elec-

tronic (Hi) shutter type is selected in still image mode.

Attaching Flash Units

Mount optional flash units on the camera multi accessory port.

1 ^{Remove the multi accessory port cover.}

Remove the cover as shown at right.

Keep the cover in a safe place and

replace it when the port is not in use.

2 ^{Attach the flash unit.}

Turn the camera off and mount the

flash unit on the multi accessory port

as described in the manual provided

with the flash unit.

Optional Flash Units

Flash units other than the SB-N5 can not be used. Detailed instructions

may be found in the manual provided with the flash unit. Objects close

to the camera may be overexposed at high ISO sensitivities.

The Flash/Capture-Illuminator Status Indicators

If the flash status or capture-illuminator status indicator on the rear of

the flash unit blinks, one of the following errors may have occurred:

Display

Description

The flash has fired at full power and

The flash status indicator blinks for the photograph may be underex-

about three seconds after

graph is taken.

photo- posed. Try reducing the distance to

the subject or increasing ISO sensi-

tivity (0 131).

Continuous use has caused the tem-

perature of the flash unit to rise and

the unit has been disabled to protect

the flash. Turn the unit off and wait

for it to cool.

The flash or capture status indicator

blinks once a second.

A data transfer error has occurred.

Check that the flash unit is correctly

attached.

The flash and capture status indicators

blink once every two seconds.

An error has occurred in the unit’s

internal circuitry. Turn the camera

The flash status indicator blinks eight off, remove the flash unit, and take

times a second.

the camera and flash unit to a Nikon-

authorized service center for consul-

tation.

Taking Pictures

The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing

poorly lit or backlit subjects.

1 ^{Turn the camera and flash unit on.}

2 ^{Choose a flash mode.}

Choose a flash mode as described on page 63.

3 ^{Position the flash head.}

Rotate the flash head so that it points

directly ahead.

90°

75°

60°

4 ^{Take pictures.}

Flash status indicator

Before shooting, confirm that the flash

status indicator on the rear of the flash

unit is lit and that the flash-ready indi-

cator (I) appears in the camera dis-

play. To take pictures without the

flash, turn the flash unit off.

Capture-illuminator

status indicator

❚❚ Bounce Lighting

Light from the flash can be “bounced” (reflected) from a ceiling

or wall, dispersing the light from the flash to make shadows less

harsh and reduce glare from hair, skin, clothing and foreground

objects.

The flash head on the optional SB-N5 flash unit can be rotated

90 ° up and 180 ° left or right.

Flash head rotated upward 90 °

(bounce lighting)

Flash pointed directly ahead

(normal lighting)

Bounce Lighting

If possible, bounce flash lighting from a reflective white or near-white

surface; light reflected from other surfaces may change the colors in

the photograph. If no suitable surface can be found nearby, a piece of

white paper (A4 or letter sized) can be used instead, but be sure to

check the results in the camera display.

The Capture Illuminator

The optional SB-N5 flash unit offers a capture

illuminator that lights to illuminate subjects

in Smart Photo Selector and Motion Snap-

shot modes (0 31, 45). The illuminator will

light for about six seconds during buffering,

illuminating subjects about 1 m (3.3 ft) from

the camera. Before shooting, confirm that

the capture-illuminator status indicator is lit.

The indicator lights during buffering.

❚❚ Flash Mode

The flash mode can be selected using the Flash mode item in

the shooting menu (0 109).

Fill flash: Use for additional lighting or to fill in shadows.

Red-eye reduction: Use for portraits. Red-eye reduction lamp

lights before flash fires, reducing “red-eye”.

Slow sync ¹: Shutter speeds slow automatically to capture

background lighting at night or under low light.

Red-eye slow sync ¹: Combine red-eye reduction with slow

sync for portraits that include background lighting.

Njp

Rear- curtain slow sync ¹/Rear- curtain sync ²: The flash fires just

before the shutter closes, creating a stream of light behind

moving objects as illustrated below at right (other flash

modes use front-curtain sync, in which the flash fires as

the shutter opens; the effect this produces with moving

light sources is shown below at left).

Nq / Nr

Front-curtain sync

Rear-curtain sync

1 P Programmed auto or A Aperture-priority auto exposure modes only.

2 S Shutter-priority auto and M Manual exposure modes only.

See Also

See page 148 for information on choosing how the camera controls

flash output. For information on adjusting flash level, see page 149.

1 ^{Select Flash mode.}

Press the G button to display the

menus. Highlight Flash mode in the

shooting menu and press 2.

2 ^{Choose a flash mode.}

Use the multi selector to highlight the

desired option and press J. Press the

shutter button halfway to exit the

menus and return to shooting mode.

Shutter Speed

Shutter speed is restricted to the following ranges when a flash is used.

• Mechanical selected for Shutter type (0 27, 122):

Exposure mode

Shutter speed

h Scene auto selector (f)

250–1 s

S Shutter-priority auto

250–30 s

M Manual

250–30 s, Bulb

Other

• Electronic selected for Shutter type (0 27, 122):

Exposure mode

250– 60 s

Shutter speed

h Scene auto selector (f)

S Shutter-priority auto

60–1 s

60–30 s

M Manual

60–30 s, Bulb

Other

/60 s

Using a Flash

When using a flash, be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0.6 m

(2 ft) and remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting (shadows created

where the end of the lens obscures the optional flash unit). Note that

some lenses may block the flash or capture illuminator at some focal

lengths or shooting distances. For more information, see Nikon web-

sites.

The GP-N100 GPS Unit

GP-N100 GPS units (available separately) can be used to record

information on your current position when pictures are taken.

This information can be viewed on a computer using ViewNX 2

(supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 163).

ViewNX 2 can be installed from the supplied ViewNX 2/

Short Movie Creator CD.

Attaching the GP-N100

The GP-N100 attaches to the camera multi accessory port.

1 ^{Remove the multi accessory port cover.}

Remove the cover as shown at right.

Keep the cover in a safe place and

replace it when the port is not in use.

2 ^{Attach the GP-N100.}

Turn the camera off and mount the

GP-N100 on the multi accessory port

as described in the manual provided

with the GPS unit.

Setup Menu Options

The GPS item in the setup menu contains

the following options. To display GPS

options, press G and select GPS in

the setup menu.

• Auto power off: Choose whether the displays turn off auto-

matically when the GP-N100 is attached.

Camera displays turn off automatically if no operations are

Enable performed for the time selected for Auto power off in the

setup menu (0 155). This reduces the drain on the battery.

The displays do not turn off automatically while the

GP-N100 is attached.

Disable

• Position: This item is only available if the GP-N100 is currently

receiving GPS data, when it displays the current latitude, longi-

tude, altitude, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) as

reported by the GP-N100.

• Use GPS to set clock: Select Yes to synchronize the camera

clock with the time reported by the GPS device.

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

UTC data is provided by the GPS device and is independent of the cam-

era clock.

Connection Status

Connection status is shown by the h icon in the camera display (0 4)

and the LED on the GP-N100:

h icon

LED

Description

The GPS unit is searching for a signal. Pic-

h (blinks) Blinks (red) tures taken while the h icon is blinking

do not include GPS data.

The unit is receiving signals from three GPS

h (static) Blinks (green) satellites. GPS data will be recorded with

photographs.

The unit is receiving signals from four or

h (static) On (green)

more GPS satellites. More precise GPS data

will be recorded with photographs.

GPS data are only recorded while the GP-N100 is receiving signals from

at least three satellites. If no signal is received for over two seconds, the

h icon will clear from the camera display and no GPS data will be

recorded.

Assisted GPS

When connected to a computer using its supplied USB cable, the

GP-N100 can use resources provided by Nikon servers to reduce the

time needed to acquire GPS data (GPS data can still be acquired with-

out these resources, although the time needed to do may increase).

This method of determining position using supplementary informa-

tion stored in a file supplied by a network is known as “Assisted GPS”

(A-GPS or aGPS). To connect to Nikon servers and receive Assisted GPS

files, the GP-N100 uses GP-N100 Utility software, available for down-

load from the following website:

http://nikonimglib.com/gpn100u/

For information on using GP-N100 Utility, see the above website or

online help. The Assisted GPS file provided by the servers is valid for

two weeks, after which time it can no longer be used to assist global

positioning. Use GP-N100 Utility regularly to keep the GP-N100 up to

date.

More on Playback

Photo Information

Photo information is superimposed on

images displayed in full-frame playback

(0 28). Press the $ button to cycle

through simple photo information

(0 69), detailed photo information

(0 70), and no photo information.

$ button

❚❚ Simple Photo Information

1 12

Still images

Movies

1 Shooting mode ..................................... 7 7 Time of recording ......................19, 158

2 Protect status.................................... 103 8 Date of recording.......................19, 158

3 Frame number/total number of

9 Battery indicator .................................21

images

10 Rating ....................................................76

4 Image quality.................................... 119 11 Movie length........................................42

Frame rate.......................................... 122 12 Audio recording indicator ..............141

5 Image size.......................................... 119 13 On-screen guide (for movies)..........42

Frame size.......................................... 123

6 File name ........................................... 120

Thumbnail Playback

Press $ to view or hide ratings (0 76) when thumbnails are dis-

played (0 72). In four- and nine-frame playback, protect status (0 103)

and frame numbers are also displayed.

❚❚ Detailed Photo Information

22 21

20 19

Still images

22 21

20 19

Movies

1 Shooting mode ..................................... 7 16 GPS data indicator.............................. 66

2 Frame number/total number of

17 Picture Control ..................................132

images

18 Active D-Lighting indicator............139

3 Protect status.....................................103 19 Image quality ....................................119

4 Camera name Frame rate ..........................................123

5 Retouch indicator ...........104, 105 , 106 20 Image size...........................................119

Movie edit indicator.........................107

Frame size...........................................123

6 Histogram showing distribution of

21 File name ............................................120

tones in image ...................................71 22 Time of recording ......................19, 15 8

7 ISO sensitivity ....................................131 23 Date of recording....................... 19, 15 8

8 Focal length .......................................197 24 Battery indicator................................. 21

9 Flash mode...........................................63 25 White balance....................................126

10 Flash compensation.........................149

White balance fine-tuning............127

11 Exposure compensation ...................57 26 Color space.........................................138

12 Metering .............................................124 27 Rating .................................................... 76

13 Exposure mode .................................111 28 Audio recording indicator ..............141

14 Shutter speed ...........................114, 116

15 Aperture.....................................115 , 116

Histograms (0 70)

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.

Thumbnail Playback

To view pictures in “contact sheets” of 4,

9, or 72 images, press W down when a pic-

ture is displayed full frame.

W control

Full-frame

playback

Calendar

playback

Thumbnail playback

The following operations can be performed:

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

images taken on selected dates

(

73).

Display fewer

images

Press up when 4 images are displayed to

view the highlighted image full frame.

Use the multi selector to highlight images.

You can delete (0 75) or rate (0 76) the

highlighted image or zoom in for a closer

look (0 74).

Highlight images

View highlighted

image

Delete highlighted

image

Rate highlighted

image

Press J to view the highlighted image full

frame.

See page 75.

See page 76.

Exit to shooting

mode

Press the shutter-release button halfway.

Photographs can be taken immediately.

Calendar Playback

To view pictures taken on a selected date,

press W down when 72 pictures are dis-

played (0 72).

W control

Full-frame

Calendar playback

Thumbnail playback

playback

The following operations can be performed:

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.

Press the shutter-release button half-

way. Photographs can be taken

immediately.

Exit to shooting

mode

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:

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

View other

areas of

image

Faces (up to five)

detected during zoom

are indicated by white

View faces

Exit zoom

borders in the navigation

window.

Rotate the

multi selector to view

other faces.

Return to full-frame playback.

Exit to

shooting

mode

Press the shutter-release button halfway. Photo-

graphs can be taken immediately.

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

Delete selected images deselect (0 102). Press J to exit when the selec-

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-

lighted picture full frame or press W down again to

Select images by date

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.

Delete all pictures rated ) (discard; 0 76).

Rating Pictures

Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion

(0 75). The Slide show option in the playback menu can be

used to display only pictures with a selected rating or ratings

(0 77). Rating is not available with protected images.

1 ^{Select a picture.}

Display a picture in full-frame playback or highlight it in the

thumbnail list.

2 ^{Press &.}

Press & and rotate the multi selector

to choose from ratings of zero to five

stars, or select ) to mark the picture

as a candidate for later deletion. The

rating is stored when you press J or

display another picture.

& button

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.

Still images Display still images only.

Movies

Display movies only.

Display only the movie portion of Motion Snapshots.

The associated photographs are not displayed.

Motion Snapshot

Display

only

images

recorded on

selected

date. A calendar will be

displayed; use the multi

Select images by

date

selector to highlight

date.

Display only photos belonging to a specific scene, as

determined by the automatic scene selector (0 23)

when the pictures were taken. Choose from Auto,

Portrait, Landscape, Night portrait, and Close up.

Selected scene

Display only images with a

selected rating or ratings

(0 76). A rating selection

dialog will be displayed;

use the multi selector to

highlight ratings and press

2 to select or deselect.

By rating

Display only images in which the camera has

detected a face (0 25).

Face priority

2 ^{Adjust display times and choose a background track.}

Adjust the following options:

Frame interval Choose how long each still image is displayed.

Choose how much of each movie is played back

before the next slide is displayed. Choose Same as

Movie playback frame interval to display the next slide after the

time

time selected for Frame interval, No limit to play

back the entire movie before displaying the next

slide.

Mute audio playback or choose a slide show back-

ground track. Select Movie sound tracks to play

only audio recorded with movies; in this case, no

sound is played for still images or Motion Snapshots.

Audio

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:

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

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.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to

exit to shooting mode. Photographs can be

taken immediately.

Exittoshooting

mode

The options shown at right are dis-

played when the show ends. Select

Resume to restart or Exit to exit to the

playback menu.

Connections

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 83.

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)

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

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.}

System Requirements

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

Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1),

Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/

Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home

Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3). All installed programs

run as 32-bit applications in 64-bit editions of Windows 7

and Windows Vista.

1.5 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: 1,024 × 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

RAM

2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better

Mac OS X version 10.5.8 or 10.6.7

1 GB or more

A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB or

more recommended)

• Resolution: 1,024 × 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

ViewNX 2 will be installed (0 85).

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

• 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 (Service Pack 1),

Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/

Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home

Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3). All installed programs

run as 32-bit applications in 64-bit editions of

Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

• 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: PowerPC G4 (1 GHz or better), G5,

Intel Core, or Xeon series

CPU

• H.264 movies (playback): PowerPC G5 Dual or Core Duo,

2 GHz or better

• H.264 movies (editing): 2.6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo

Mac OS X version 10.5.8, or 10.6.7

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)

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

ViewNX 2 is required to view Motion Snapshots on a computer.

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.

Windows 7

If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as

described below.

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.

Double-click Import file.

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 shortcut on the desk-

top.

• Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in

the Dock.

❚❚ 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

taken in still image or Smart

Photo Selector mode (0 88).

❚❚ 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.

❚❚ Viewing Places

If the selected image contains

GPS data recorded using an

optional GP-N100 GPS unit

(0 66), click the Geo Tag but-

ton in the toolbar to view a

map showing where the picture was taken (Internet connection

required).

For More Information

Consult online help for more infor-

mation on using ViewNX 2.

Creating Short Movies

Use the supplied Short Movie Creator software to create movies

combining photographs taken in still image or Smart Photo

Selector mode with Motion Snapshots, movies, and music.

1 ^{Transfer pictures.}

Transfer pictures as described on page 85.

2 ^{Select components.}

Select pictures in ViewNX 2.

3 ^{Start Short Movie Creator.}

Click the Shor t Movie

Creator 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.

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

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-

ted in the camera (0 153) into a card reader or card slot.

Starting Short Movie Creator

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

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

TV (0 90). Movies created in other applications or using the Save file

option in Short Movie Creator can not be viewed on the camera.

For More Information

Consult online help for more infor-

mation on using Short Movie Cre-

ator.

Viewing Pictures on TV

Connect the camera to a television or video recorder for play-

back or recording.

Connecting Video Cables

Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting A/V or

HDMI cables. When connecting cables, do not use force or attempt to

insert the connectors at an angle.

Standard Definition Devices

Before connecting the camera, confirm that the camera video

standard (0 156) matches that used in the TV.

1 ^{Connect the A/V cable.}

Turn the camera off and connect the supplied audio/video

(A/V) cable.

Connect to

video device

Audio (white)

Video (yellow)

Connect to camera

2 ^{Tune the television to the video channel.}

3 ^{Turn the camera on.}

Turn the camera on and press K to view pictures on the TV

(note that the edges of some images may not be displayed).

The camera monitor will remain off; stereo sound recorded

with movies will be played back as monaural sound.

Video Mode

If no image is displayed, check that camera is connected and that the

correct Video mode (0 156) is selected.

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 HD device

Connect to camera

(choose cable with

appropriate connector)

2 ^{Tune the device to the HDMI channel.}

3 ^{Turn the camera on.}

Turn the camera on; the camera monitor will remain off and

the camera shooting mode display will appear on the HD

device. Stereo sound recorded with movies plays in stereo.

Close the Connector Cover

Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use. Foreign

matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer.

Television Playback

Volume can be adjusted using the controls on the television; adjusting

volume on the camera has no effect. Use of an EH-5b AC adapter and

EP-5B 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–Con-

sumer 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 follow-

ing camera controls:

Camera

1, 3, 4, 2

Remote control

Up, down, left, and right buttons

Center button

Blue button

Red button

Slide show menu

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.

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

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.

Printing Via Direct USB Connection

Be sure the EN-EL15 battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5b

AC adapter and EP-5B power connector.

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

current frame (0 74; press W down to

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

options (0 98). Press 1 or 3 to high-

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

Movies and NEF (RAW) photographs (0 119) can not be selected for

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.

Printing Multiple Pictures

1 ^{Display the PictBridge menu.}

Press the G button in the Pict-

Bridge playback display (see Step 3 on

page 93).

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 DPOF print order option in the playback menu (0 99).

The current print order will be displayed in Step 3.

• Index print: To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the

memory card, proceed to Step 4. Note that if the memory

card contains more than 256 pictures, only the first 256

images will be printed.

3 ^{Select pictures or choose dates.}

If you chose Select images for printing

or Print DPOF print order in Step 2,

press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi 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.

If you chose Select by date in Step 2,

press 1 or 3 to highlight dates and

press 2 to select or deselect.

Inspecting Pictures

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 but-

ton is pressed.

4 ^{Adjust print options.}

Press J to display PictBridge print

options. Press 1 or 3 to highlight

page size, border, or time stamp items

and press 2 to display the options

described on page 98; note that a

warning will be displayed if the

selected page size is too small for an

index print.

5 ^{Start printing.}

Highlight Start printing and press J

to start printing. To cancel before all

copies have been printed, press J

again.

Errors

See page 186 for information on what to do if an error occurs during

printing.

PictBridge Print Options

Highlight a page size (only sizes supported by the current

Page printer are listed) and press J to select and exit to the previous

size menu (to print at the default page size for the current printer,

select Use printer settings).

Number This option is listed only when pictures are printed one at a

of time. Press 1 or 3 to choose number of copies (maximum 99),

copies then press J to select and return to the previous menu.

This option is listed only if supported by the printer. 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.

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.

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-

tor to highlight pictures (0 102). 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

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.

Print Set (DPOF)

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

option (0 98).

The Print set (DPOF) 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 94.

Print orders may not print correctly if images are deleted using a com-

puter or other device after the print order is created.

100

The Playback Menu

To display the playback menu, press G and select the play-

back menu tab (K).

G button

The playback menu contains the following options:

Delete

Delete multiple images (0 75).

Slide show

View movies and photos in a slide show (0 77).

Rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display

during playback (0 103).

Rotate tall

DPOF print order Create digital “print orders” (0 99).

Protect

Rating

Protect pictures from accidental deletion (0 103).

Rate pictures (0 103).

Brighten shadows in dark or back-lit photos, creating a

retouched copy that is saved separately from the unmod-

ified original (0 104).

D-Lighting

Resize

Crop

Create small copies of selected pictures (0 105).

Create cropped copies of selected pictures (0 106).

Create copies of movies from which unwanted footage

has been trimmed (0 107).

Edit movie

Playback

The camera may be unable to display or retouch images that were cre-

ated or have been edited with other devices.

Image Quality

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.

101

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).

• Delete > Delete selected images (0 75)

• DPOF print order > Select/set (0 99)

• Protect > Select/set (0 103)

• D-Lighting (0 104)

• Crop (0 106)

• Rating (0 103)

• Resize> Select images (0 105)

• Edit movie (0 107)

Inspecting Pictures

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 button is pressed.

102

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

selected for Auto image rotation (0 159) will be displayed in

“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

card is formatted (0 153).

Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures

Select/set (0 102) and press 1 or 3 to select or deselect. Press J to exit

when the operation is complete.

Reset

Remove protection from all pictures.

Rating

Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures

(0 102) and press 1 or 3 to choose a rating (0 76). Press J to o

exit when the operation is complete.

103

D-Lighting

Applied to selected images, D-Lighting creates copies that have

been processed to brighten shadows. Use to retouch dark or

backlit photographs.

Before

After

Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector

to highlight an image (0 102) and press

J to display the options shown at right.

Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of

correction performed (the effect can be

previewed in the display; hold W up to

zoom in) and press J to create a

retouched copy.

D-Lighting

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

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 3,872 × 2,592.

104

Resize

Create small copies of selected photo-

graphs. Select Choose size and choose a

size from 1.1 M (1,280 × 856 pixels),

0.6 M (960 × 640 pixels), and 0.3 M

(640 × 424 pixels), and then choose

Select images. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the

multi selector to highlight pictures (0 102) and press 1 or 3 to

select or deselect. When the selection is complete, press J to

display a confirmation dialog and select Yes to save the resized

copies.

Resized Copies

Playback zoom may not be available with resized copies.

105

Crop

Create a cropped copy of selected photo-

graphs. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi

selector to highlight a picture (0 102)

and press J to display the image with

the default crop shown in yellow. Use the

controls below to choose a crop and save

the copy.

Use

Description

Choose size

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

Save the current crop as a separate file.

Cropped Copies

Playback zoom may not be available with

resized copies. The size of the copy varies

with crop size and aspect ratio and appears

at upper left in the crop display.

106

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

(0 102) and press J to select.

3 ^{Pause the movie on opening or closing frame.}

Play the movie back, pressing J to

begin and resume playback and 3 to

pause (0 42; the first frame is indi-

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

edited copy. If necessary, the copy can

be trimmed as described above to

remove additional footage. Edited

copies are indicated by a f icon in

full-frame playback.

107

Trimming Movies

Movies must be at least two seconds long. If a copy can not be created

at the current playback position, the current position will be displayed

in red in Step 4 and no copy will be created. The copy will not be saved

if there is insufficient space available on the memory card.

To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly, use a fully-

charged battery when editing movies.

108

The Shooting Menu

To display the shooting menu, press G and select the shoot-

ing menu tab (C, y, 1, or z).

G button

The shooting menu contains the following options:

Reset shooting

options

Reset shooting options to default values (0 110).

Choose how the camera sets shutter speed and aper-

ture (0 111).

Exposure mode

Image quality

Image size

Choose a file format and compression ratio (0 119).

Choose a size for new photos (0 119).

Continuous

Shutter type

Frame rate

Take photos one at a time or in a burst (0 121).

Adjust shutter settings for still image mode (0 122).

Choose a frame rate for slow-motion movies (0 122).

Choose HD movie frame size and frame rate (0 123).

Choose how the camera meters exposure (0 124).

Adjust settings for different types of lighting (0 126).

Control the camera’s sensitivity to light (0 131).

Movie settings

Metering

White balance

ISO sensitivity

Picture Control Choose how the camera processes pictures (0 132).

109

Custom Picture

Control

Create custom Picture Controls (0 136).

Color space

Choose a color space for new pictures (0 138).

Active D-Lighting Avoid loss of detail in highlights and shadows (0 139).

Long exposure NR Reduce noise in long time-exposures (0 140).

High ISO noise

reduction

Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities (0 140).

Fade in/fade out Shoot HD movies with fade in/fade out effects (0 140).

Movie sound

options

Choose sound recording options (0 141).

Interval timer

shooting

Take photos at a pre-selected interval (0 142).

Vibration

reduction

Adjust settings for lenses with vibration reduction

(0 143).

AF-area mode

Choose how the focus area is selected (0 144).

Face-priority AF Turn face-priority AF on or off (0 147).

Built-in AF assist Control the built-in AF-assist illuminator (0 147).

Flash mode

Choose a flash mode for optional flash units (0 63).

Choose a flash control mode for optional flash units

(0 148).

Flash control

Flash

compensation

Control the output of optional flash units (0 149).

Reset Shooting Options

Select Yes to reset the options in the shooting menu and other

shooting settings to default values (0 177).

110

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

h Scene auto

camera not only chooses shutter speed and aperture

selector

but adjusts other settings to suit the subject (0 23).

The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal

P Programmed exposure (0 113). Recommended for snapshots and in

auto

other situations in which there is little time to adjust

camera settings.

You choose the shutter speed; the camera selects an

aperture for best results (0 114). Use to freeze or blur

motion.

SShutter-priority

auto

You choose the aperture; the camera selects a shutter

speed for best results (0 115). Use to blur the back-

ground or bring both foreground and background into

focus.

A Aperture-

priority auto

You control both shutter speed and aperture (0 116).

Set shutter speed to “Bulb” or “Time” for long time-expo-

sures.

M Manual

111

Shutter Speed and Aperture

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

/1, 6 00 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.)

112

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.

1 ^{Choose a combination of shutter speed and aperture.}

Although the shutter speed and aper-

ture chosen by the camera will pro-

duce optimal results, you can also

choose from other combinations that

will produce the same exposure (“flex-

ible program”). Press W up for large

W control

apertures (low f-numbers) that blur

background details or fast shutter

speeds that “freeze” motion. Press

down for small apertures (high f-num-

bers) that increase depth of field or

slow shutter speeds that blur motion.

U is displayed while flexible program

is in effect.

2 ^{Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.}

Restoring Default Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings

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.

113

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

/1, 60 0 s)

Slow shutter speed (1 s)

1 ^{Choose a shutter speed.}

Press W up for faster shutter speeds,

down for slower shutter speeds.

Choose from values between 30 s and

4,000 s (mechanical shutter; 0 27 , 122)

or 30 s and 16,000 s (electronic shutter).

W control

2 ^{Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.}

114

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)

1 ^{Choose an aperture.}

Press W up for smaller apertures

(higher f-numbers), down for larger

apertures (lower f-numbers). The min-

imum and maximum values depend

on the lens currently in use.

W control

2 ^{Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.}

115

M Manual

In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and

aperture.

1 ^{Choose shutter speed and aperture.}

Adjust shutter speed and aperture

with reference to the exposure indica-

tor (see below). Shutter speed is set by

pressing W up for faster speeds and

down for slower speeds: choose from

values between 30 s and

/4 , 0 0 0 s

W control

(mechanical shutter; 0 27, 122) or

30 s and 16,000 s (electronic shutter), or

select “Bulb” or “Time” to hold the

shutter open indefinitely for a long

time-exposure. Aperture is selected

by rotating the multi selector clock-

wise for smaller apertures (higher

f-numbers) and counterclockwise for

larger apertures (lower f-numbers):

choose from values between the min-

imum and maximum for the lens.

2 ^{Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.}

The Exposure Indicator

When shutter speeds other than “Bulb” or “Time” are selected, the

exposure indicator shows whether the photograph would be under- or

over-exposed at current settings.

Optimal exposure

Underexposed by ¹

/3EV

Overexposed by over 2 EV

116

❚❚ 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

remote control (0 163). Start the expo-

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-EL15 battery or an optional

EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector. Note that

noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog)

may be present in long exposures; before shooting, choose

On for Long exposure NR in the shooting menu (0 140).

117

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

mode (0 49) after choosing the shut-

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.

118

Image Quality

Choose a file format and compression ratio for photographs

taken in still image 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.

Image Size

Choose the size of photographs taken in still image and Smart

Photo Selector modes.

Option

Size (pixels)

Approximate print size at 300 dpi (cm/in.) ^*

32.8 × 21.9/12.9 × 8.6

3872×2592 3,872 × 2,592

2896×1944 2,896 × 1,944

1936×1296 1,936 × 1,296

24.5 × 16.5/ 9.7 × 6.5

16.4 × 11. / 6.5 × 4.3

* Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer resolution

in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch=approximately 2.54 cm).

119

NEF (RAW)/NEF (RAW) + JPEG

The option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW)

images. NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using soft-

ware such as Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 163) or ViewNX 2

(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

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

movie (0 107) have file names beginning with “DSC_”; copies created

with the other retouch options in the playback menu have file names

beginning with “CSC” (e.g., “CSC_0001. JPG”). Images recorded with

Adobe RGB selected for Color space (0 138) have names that begin

with an underscore (e.g., “_DSC0001.JPG”).

Image Quality and Size

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

that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 180).

120

Continuous

Choose whether the camera takes one photograph each time

the shutter-release button is pressed (Single frame) or records

photos at up to 5 frames per second (fps) while the shutter-

release button is held down (Continuous).

The Memory Buffer

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 frame rate will drop when the buffer is full.

While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the access

lamp will light (0 26). Depending on the number of the images in the

buffer, recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes. Do not

remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until

the access lamp has gone out. If the camera is switched off while data

remain in the buffer, the power will not turn off until all images in the

buffer have been recorded. If the battery is exhausted while images

remain in the buffer, the shutter release will be disabled and the images

transferred to the memory card.

Buffer Size

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. The illus-

tration shows the display when space

remains in the buffer for about 35 pictures.

See Also

For information on the number of photographs that can be taken in a

single burst, see page 180.

121

Shutter Type

Choose the type of shutter used in still

image mode (0 27).

❚❚ Electronic (Hi)

Selecting Electronic (Hi) displays the

options shown at right, where you can

choose the frame advance rate used

when Electronic (Hi) is selected as the

shutter type. At frame rates of 30 and

60 fps, focus and exposure are fixed at

the values selected for the first frame in

each series.

Frame Rate

Choose a frame rate for slow motion movies (0 40). The faster

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

For information on the total length of movies that can be stored on the

memory card, see page 180.

122

Movie Settings

Choose a frame size and frame rate for HD movies (0 37).

Bit rate

Option

Frame size (pixels) Recording rate

Maximum length

(approx.)

t 1080/60i 1,920 × 1,080 59.94 fields/s ^*24 Mbps 20 minutes

r 1080/30p 1,920 × 1,080 29.97 fps 24 Mbps 20 minutes

u 720/60p 1,280 × 720 59.94 fps 16 Mbps 29 minutes

* Sensor output is about 60 fps.

Photo Frame Size

Photographs recorded by pressing the shutter-release button all the

way down during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. The

frame size varies with the option selected for Movie settings:

• 1080/60i: 3,840 × 2,160

• 1080/30p: 1,920 × 1,080

• 720/60p: 1,280 × 720

See Also

For information on the total length of movies that can be stored on the

memory card, see page 180.

123

Metering

Choose how the camera sets exposure. Regardless of the option

selected, metering is automatically adjusted to suit the scene

when h Scene auto selector is selected for Exposure mode.

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

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

as described on page 144, the camera will meter the center

focus area, while during face-priority AF the camera will

meter the focus area closest to the center of the selected

N Spot

face; 0 25). Spot metering ensures that the subject will be

correctly exposed, even when framed against a background

that is much brighter or darker.

124

Autoexposure Lock

Exposure lock is used to recompose photographs after metering

exposure. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or

spot metering (0 124) to frame off-center subjects that are

much brighter or darker than their surroundings or to optimize

exposure for an object other than your main subject.

1 ^{Meter exposure.}

Position the subject in the center of

the frame and press the 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 indicator will be dis-

played.

See Also

For information on changing the role of

the 1 (A) button, see page 156.

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.

125

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. Regardless of the option

selected, white balance is automatically adjusted to suit the

scene if h Scene auto selector is selected for Exposure mode.

Automatic white balance adjustment. Recom-

mended in most situations.

v Auto

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

Use with cool-white fluorescent lighting.

Direct sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.

Flash

Use with optional flash units.

Cloudy

Shade

Use in daylight under overcast skies.

Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.

L Preset manual Measure white balance (0 128).

126

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

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

icon (0 4) in the detailed display (0 5) to show that white

balance has been altered from default values.

127

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.

128

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.

129

Auto Power Off

White balance measurement will end without a new value being

acquired if no operations are performed for the time selected for Auto

power off in the setup menu (0 155; the default is 30 s).

Preset White Balance

The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time;

the existing value will be replaced when a new value is measured. Note

that exposure is automatically increased by 1 EV when measuring

white balance; if M Manual is selected for Exposure mode, adjust

exposure so that the exposure indicator shows 0 (0 116).

Color Temperature

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 5,000–5,500 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:

• Sodium-vapor lamps: 2,700 K

• J (incandescent)/

• H (direct sunlight): 5,200 K

• N (flash): 5,400 K

Warm-white fluorescent: 3,000 K

• White fluorescent: 3,700 K

• I Cool-white fluorescent: 4,200 K

• Day white fluorescent: 5,000 K

• G (cloudy): 6,000 K

• Daylight fluorescent: 6,500 K

• Mercury-vapor lamps: 7,200 K

• M (shade): 8,000 K

130

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)

ISO-A appears at the bottom of the display

when auto ISO sensitivity control is in effect.

131

Picture Control

Choose how the camera processes photographs. Regardless of

the option selected, the camera automatically chooses Picture

Controls to suit the scene when h Scene auto selector is

selected for Exposure mode.

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

Existing preset and custom Picture Controls (0 136) can be

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-

ture Control settings (0 134; the

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.

132

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

Quick adjust to choose a preset combination of settings.

Default settings can be restored by pressing the O button.

3 ^{Save changes and exit.}

Press J.

Preset Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture Controls

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

option in the shooting menu (0 136). If desired, custom Picture Con-

trols can be saved to a memory card and copied to other Nikon 1 V1

cameras or loaded into compatible software (0 137).

Modified Picture Controls

Picture Controls that have been modified

from default settings are indicated by aster-

isks (“*”) next to the Picture Control name

and icon in the Picture Control menu (0 132)

and next to the Picture Control icon (0 4) in

the detailed display (0 5).

133

❚❚ 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

green (0 135).

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,

Toning

Blue, Purple Blue, and Red Purple (0 135).

* Not available if Active D-Lighting (0 139) is on; reset if Active D-Lighting is

activated after value is changed.

134

“A” (Auto)

Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with expo-

sure and the position of the subject in the frame.

The Picture Control Grid

Pressing W up in Step 2 displays a Picture

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

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)

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)

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.

135

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.}

See page 134 for more information. To

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.

136

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 V1 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

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

The Delete option in the Custom Picture Control menu can be used to

delete selected custom Picture Controls when they are no longer

needed.

137

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

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

ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automati-

cally select the correct color space when opening photographs created

with this camera.

138

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

with Matrix metering (0 124).

Active D-Lighting: Off

Active D-Lighting: Y On

Active D-Lighting

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”

The Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu is used to adjust

exposure during shooting to optimize the dynamic range, while the

D-Lighting option in the playback menu (0 104) is used to optimize

dynamic range in images after shooting.

139

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.

140

Movie Sound Options

Adjust movie sound recording settings for the built-in micro-

phone and optional ME-1 external microphones.

❚❚ Microphone

Select Microphone off to disable sound recording. Selecting

any other option enables recording and sets the microphone to

the selected sensitivity.

The 2 Icon

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).

Wind Noise Reduction

To disable wind noise reduction when using an optional ME-1 stereo

microphone, slide the microphone low-cut filter switch to FLAT and

select Off for Wind noise reduction.

141

Interval Timer Shooting

Take photographs automatically at preset intervals.

Before Shooting

Before proceeding, check that the clock is set correctly (0 19 , 158) and

then take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the mon-

itor.

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-5B 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,

then highlight the number of intervals

and press 1 or 3 to change. Press J

to return to the interval timer shoot-

ing 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

shot varies with shutter speed and the

time needed to record the image, with the result that photo-

graphs may not be recorded at the selected interval.

142

Interval Timer Photography

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

automatically (0 18).

Interrupting Interval Timer Photography

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 lenses that supports vibration

reduction (VR). The options available vary with the type of lens:

Normal/Active/Off for lenses that support active vibration

reduction and On/Off for other VR lenses. Choose Active, 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

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.

143

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.

Press J to view the focus area

selection display, then use the

multi selector to position the

Single- focus area over your subject

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.

Subject

tracking

Subject tracking area

Subject Tracking

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.

144

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-

tion. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 54), you

can also focus on another subject at the same distance and then

use focus lock to recompose the photograph. Focus lock is most

effective when an option other than Auto-area is selected for

AF-area mode (0 144).

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

focus mode (0 52), focus will lock

while the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway.

145

2 ^{Lock focus.}

With the shutter-release button

pressed halfway, press 1 (A) to lock

both focus and exposure (an AE-L indi-

cator will be displayed; 0 125). Focus

will remain locked while 1 (A) is

pressed, even if you later remove your

finger from the shutter-release but-

ton.

See Also

For information on changing the role of

the 1 (A) button, see page 156.

3 ^{Recompose 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.

146

Face-Priority AF

Choose On to enable face-priority AF (0 25).

Built-in AF Assist

If On is selected, the built-in AF-assist illu-

minator will light to illuminate poorly-lit

subjects in still image, Smart Photo Selec-

tor, or Motion Snapshot mode if:

AF-assist illuminator

• AF-S is selected for focus mode (0 52) or

single AF is selected in AF-A, and

• Auto-area is selected for AF-area

mode (0 144) or the center focus 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

See page 53 for information on using the AF-assist illuminator. Infor-

mation on the modes in which AF-assist is available may be found on

page 173.

147

Flash Control

Choose a flash control mode for optional flash units.

Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shoot-

ing conditions (TTL flash control).

1 TTL

Choose a flash level between Full

and 1/32 (¹

32 of full power; for

information on flash guide num-

bers at full power, see page 162).

Manual

A Y icon blinks in the display

during flash photography when

this option is selected.

148

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

(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.

149

150

The Setup Menu

To display the setup menu, press G and select the setup

menu tab (B).

G button

The setup menu contains the following options:

Reset setup menu options to default values

(0 152).

Reset setup options

Format memory card

Format the memory card (0 153).

Allow the shutter to be released when no memory

card is inserted in the camera (0 153).

Slot empty release lock

Welcome screen

Display brightness

Grid display

Display a welcome message at startup (0 154).

Adjust the brightness of the displays (0 154).

Display a framing grid (0 154).

Choose the sounds made during shooting

(0 155).

Sound settings

Auto power off

Choose the auto power off delay (0 155).

Choose how long the camera waits for a signal

from a remote control (0 156).

Remote on duration

151

Choose the role played by the 1 (A) button

(0 156).

Assign AE/AF-L button

Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter-

release button is pressed halfway (0 156).

Choose a video standard (0 156).

Shutter button AE lock

Video mode

Choose whether remote controls for HDMI-CEC

devices to which the camera is connected can be

used to operate the camera (0 92).

HDMI device control

Flicker reduction

Reduce flicker or banding (0 157).

Reset file numbering (0 157).

Set the camera clock (0 158).

Reset file numbering

Time zone and date

Choose

(0 158).

language for the camera displays

Language

Auto image rotation

Battery info

Record camera orientation with pictures (0 159).

View battery status (0 160).

GPS

Adjust settings for optional GPS units (0 67).

Display the current firmware version (0 160).

Firmware version

Reset Setup Options

Select Yes to reset all setup menu options other than Video

mode, Flicker reduction, Time zone and date, and Language

to default values (0 179).

152

Format Memory Card

Select Yes to format the memory card. Note that this permanently

deletes all data on the card, including protected images; before

proceeding, be sure to copy important pictures and other data

to a computer (0 85). To exit without formatting the memory

card, highlight No and press J.

The message shown at right is displayed

while the card is formatted; do not remove

the memory card or remove or disconnect

the power source until formatting is 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.

153

Welcome Screen

If On is selected, the message at right will

be displayed whenever the camera is

turned on.

Display Brightness

Highlight Monitor brightness or View-

finder brightness and press 2 to display

brightness options for the selected dis-

play. Brightness can then be adjusted by

pressing 1 or 3; choose higher values

for increased brightness, lower values for

reduced brightness.

Grid Display

Select On to display a framing grid (0 6).

154

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 Electronic shutter to play a sound

when the electronic 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

(0 18). Choose shorter delays to reduce

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.

The GP-N100

To enable auto power off when an optional GP-N100 GPS unit is

attached, select Enable for the GPS > Auto power off option in the

setup menu (0 66).

155

Remote on Duration

Choose how long the camera will remain

active while waiting for a signal from the

remote control (0 49). Choose shorter

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

described on page 145, exposure lock on

page 125.

1 (A) button

Shutter Button AE Lock

If On is selected, exposure will lock while

the shutter-release button is pressed

halfway.

Video Mode

When connecting the camera to a television or VCR (0 90), be

sure this setting matches the device video standard (NTSC or

PAL).

156

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

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-

ous file (0 120). If the current folder is

numbered 999 and contains either 999

photographs or a photograph numbered

9999, the shutter-release button will be

disabled and no further photographs can be taken. To reset file

numbering to 0001, select Yes for Reset file numbering and

then either format the current memory card or insert a new

memory card.

157

Time Zone and Date

Change time zones, set the camera clock,

choose the date display order, or turn

daylight saving time on or off (0 19).

Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set

to the time in the new time zone.

Date and time Set the camera clock.

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

158

Auto Image Rotation

Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on

camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically

during playback or when viewed in ViewNX 2 or Capture NX 2

(available separately; 0 163). The following orientations are

recorded:

Landscape (wide)

orientation

Camera rotated 90°

clockwise

Camera rotated 90°

counterclockwise

Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected. Choose

this option when panning or taking photographs with the lens

pointing up or down.

Auto Image Rotation

Image orientation is not recorded in movie or Motion Snapshot modes.

Rotate Tall

To automatically rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs for dis-

play during playback, select On for the Rotate tall option in the play-

back menu (0 103).

159

Battery Info

View information on the battery currently

inserted in the camera.

Charge

The current battery level, expressed as a percentage of a full

remaining charge.

A five-level display showing battery age. 0 (k) indicates

that battery performance is unimpaired, 4 (l) that the bat-

tery has reached the end of its charging life and should be

replaced. Note that batteries charged at temperatures

under about 5 °C (41 °F) may show a temporary increase in

age; the display will however return to normal once the bat-

tery has been recharged at a temperature of about 20 °C

(68 °F) or higher.

Battery age

Firmware Version

View the current firmware version.

160

Technical Notes

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

Red-Eye Reduction

Lenses that block the subject’s view of the red-eye reduction

lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction.

Lens f-number

The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of

the lens.

161

Flash units

SB-N5 (0 59): The SB-N5 has a Guide Number of 8.5/27.9

(m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F; Guide Number at ISO 200 is 12/

39.4). When mounted on the Nikon 1 V1, it supports i-TTL

and manual flash control (0 148).

Guide Number

To calculate the range of the flash at full power, divide the

Guide Number by the aperture. For example, at ISO 100 the

SB-N5 has a Guide Number of 8.5 m or 27.9 ft (35 mm zoom

head position); its range at an aperture of f/5.6 is 8.5÷5.6 or

about 1.5 meters (or in feet, 27.9÷5.6=approximately 5 ft).

For each twofold increase in ISO sensitivity, multiply the

Guide Number by the square root of two (approximately

1.4).

Power sources • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 (0 12–15): Additional

EN-EL15 batteries are available from local retailers and

Nikon-authorized service representatives.

• Battery Charger MH-25 (0 12): Recharge EN-EL15 batteries.

• Power Connector EP-5B, 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-5B

power connector is required to connect the camera to

the EH-5b, EH-5a, or EH-5; see page 166 for details.

162

Remote

controls

Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (0 49): The ML-L3 uses a 3 V

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-

sites listed on page xvii for the latest information on sup-

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.

Body caps

Body Cap BF-N1000: The body cap keeps the low-pass filter

free of dust when a lens is not in place.

Microphones Stereo Microphone ME-1 (0 141): Connect the ME-1 to the

camera microphone jack to record stereo sound while

reducing the noise caused by lens vibration being

recorded during autofocus.

GPS units

GPS Unit GP-N100 (0 66)

163

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 rotate the screw in the

direction shown (w) to fasten the TA-N100 to the cam-

era.

2 Attach a tripod.

Attach a tripod (available separately from third-part sup-

pliers) to the TA-N100 (e). Hold the camera while fasten-

ing the tripod to ensure that the tripod is securely

attached.

164

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 ¹4 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

—

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.

165

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 (q) and

power connector (w) covers.

2 ^{Insert the EP-5B 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.

166

4 ^{Connect the AC adapter.}

Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC

adapter (e) and the EP-5B power cable to the DC socket (r).

A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is

167

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.

These elements are easily damaged. Remove dust and lint

with a blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the can ver-

tical to prevent the discharge of liquid. To remove finger-

prints and other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner

Lens,

viewfinder

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

Monitor

could result in damage or malfunction.

Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.

168

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 low-pass filter: The low-pass filter covering the image sensor

is easily damaged. Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on

the filter, poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air currents

from a blower. These actions could scratch or otherwise damage the fil-

ter.

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.

169

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.

The lens is easily damaged. Dust and lint should be gently removed with

a blower. When using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent

discharge of liquid. To remove fingerprints and other stains from the

lens, 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 and viewfinder: These displays may contain a few pixels

that are always lit or that do not light. This is common to all TFT LCD dis-

plays and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded with the

product are unaffected.

Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.

Do not apply pressure to the displays, as this could cause damage or

malfunction. 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 or viewfinder break, care should be taken to

avoid injury from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the dis-

play touching the skin or entering the eyes and mouth.

170

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.

171

• 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-EL15 battery.

• Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on impor-

tant occasions, ready a spare EN-EL15 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.

Image Sensor Cleaning

The camera’s image sensor is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent

moiré. Each time it is turned on or off, the camera vibrates the low-pass

filter to remove dust (note that operating camera controls before clean-

ing is complete interrupts this process, and that image sensor cleaning

may be temporarily disabled if the camera is turned on and off several

times in succession). Dust not removed by this method may appear in

images recorded with the camera, in which case you should have the

filter cleaned by Nikon-authorized service personnel.

Servicing the Camera and Accessories

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.

172

Available Settings

The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each

mode.

❚❚ Still Image Mode/Smart Photo Selector Mode

Smart Photo Selector

Still Image Mode

Mode

Exposure mode ¹

Image quality

Image size

Continuous

Shutter type

Frame rate

Movie settings

Metering

White balance

ISO sensitivity

Picture Control

Color space

Active D-Lighting

Long exposure NR

High ISO noise reduction

Fade in/fade out

Movie sound options

Interval timer shooting

Vibration reduction ³

AF-area mode

z²z²z²z²z²

—

— z²z²z²z²

—

— z²z²z²z²

—

z²z²z²z²z²

—

— z²z²z²z²

— z⁴z⁴z⁴z⁴

—

Face-priority AF

Built-in AF assist

Flash mode ⁵

z²z²z²z²z²

— z²z²z²z²

—

Flash control ⁵

Flash compensation ⁵

173

Smart Photo Selector

Mode

Still Image Mode

Exposure mode ¹

—

Focus area selection

Flexible program

Autoexposure Lock

Focus lock

Self-timer

Focus mode

—

z²z²z²z²z²

— z²z²z²z²

Exposure compensation — z²z²z²

—

Movie mode

Theme

—

1 P Programmed auto is selected automatically when Electronic (Hi) is

selected for Shutter type.

2 Not available when Electronic (Hi) is selected for Shutter type.

3 VR lenses only.

4 Not available if a frame rate of 10 fps is chosen when Electronic (Hi) is

selected for Shutter type.

5 Available only when an optional flash unit is used.

174

❚❚ Movie Mode/Motion Snapshot Mode

Movie Mode

Motion Snapshot Mode

Exposure mode

Image quality

Image size

Continuous

Shutter type

Frame rate

Movie settings

Metering

White balance

ISO sensitivity

Picture Control

Color space

Active D-Lighting

Long exposure NR

High ISO noise reduction z¹

—

— z²z²z²z²

z¹z¹z¹z¹z¹

— z¹z¹z¹z¹

—

Fade in/fade out

Movie sound options

Interval timer shooting

Vibration reduction ³

AF-area mode

z¹z¹z¹z¹z¹

—

z¹

—

— z¹z¹z¹z¹

—

Face-priority AF

Built-in AF assist

—

Flash mode ⁴

—

Flash control ⁴

Flash compensation ⁴

175

Movie Mode

Motion Snapshot Mode

Exposure mode

—

Focus area selection

Flexible program

Autoexposure Lock

Focus lock

Self-timer

Focus mode

Exposure compensation

Movie mode

Theme

— z¹z¹z¹z¹

—

z¹

—

z¹

—

1 HD movie selected in movie mode.

2 Slow motion selected in movie mode.

3 VR lenses only.

4 Available only when an optional flash unit is used.

176

Defaults

Default settings are listed below. Shooting menu and other

shooting options are reset with Reset shooting options

(0 110), setup menu settings with Reset setup options

(0 152).

❚❚ Playback Menu Defaults

Option

Default

Slide show (0 77)

Image type

All images

Selected scene

Frame interval

Movie playback time

Audio

Rotate tall (0 103)

Resize (0 105)

Choose size

Auto

5 s

Same as frame interval

Background track 1

1.1 M

❚❚ Shooting Menu Defaults

Option

Default

h Scene auto selector

JPEG normal

3872×2592

Single frame

Mechanical

10 fps

Exposure mode (0 111)

Image quality (0 119)

Image size (0 119)

Continuous (0 121)

Shutter type (0 122)

Electronic (Hi)

Frame rate (0 122)

Movie settings (0 123)

Metering (0 124)

400 fps

1080/60i

Matrix

White balance (0 126)

Auto

177

Option

Default

Auto (100–3200)

Standard

sRGB

ISO sensitivity (0 131)

Picture Control (0 132)

Color space (0 138)

Active D-Lighting (0 139)

Long exposure NR (0 140)

High ISO noise reduction (0 140)

Fade in/fade out (0 140)

Movie sound options (0 141)

Microphone

Off

None

Auto sensitivity (A)

Wind noise reduction

Interval timer shooting (0 142)

Vibration reduction (0 143)

AF-area mode (0 144)

Face-priority AF (0 147)

Built-in AF assist (0 147)

Flash mode (0 63)

00:01’:00”, 001

Active/On ¹

Auto-area ²

On ³

Fill flash

TTL

Flash control (0 148)

Manual

Full

Flash compensation (0 149)

0.0

1 Varies with lens.

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.

178

❚❚ Other Shooting Options

Option

Focus area (0 144)

Flexible program (0 113)

Autoexposure lock (0 125)

Focus lock (0 145)

Default

Center ^*

Off

Self-timer (0 49)

Off

Focus mode (0 52)

Exposure compensation (0 57)

Movie mode (0 37)

Theme (0 47)

See page 52.

0.0

HD movie

Beauty

Unmodified

Picture Control settings (0 132)

* Not displayed when Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode.

❚❚ Setup Menu Defaults

Option

Default

Release locked

Off

Slot empty release lock (0 153)

Welcome screen (0 154)

Display brightness (0 154)

Monitor brightness

Viewfinder brightness

Grid display (0 154)

Off

Sound settings (0 155)

Autofocus/self-timer

Electronic shutter

Auto power off (0 155)

Remote on duration (0 156)

Assign AE/AF-L button (0 156)

Shutter button AE lock (0 156)

HDMI device control (0 92)

Time zone and date (0 158)

Daylight saving time

30 s

5 min

AE/AF lock

Off

Auto image rotation (0 159)

GPS (0 67)

Auto power off

Use GPS to set clock

Disable

Yes

179

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 R95

W80MB/s UHS-I SDHC card at different image quality, size, or

movie settings. All figures are approximate; file size varies with

the scene recorded.

❚❚ Still Images (Still Image Mode)¹

Image quality

(0 119)

Image size

(0 119)

File size

No. of images Buffer capacity ²

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

100

NEF (RAW) +

JPEG fine ³

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 Mechanical selected for Shutter type.

2 Maximum number of pictures that can be stored in memory buffer at

ISO 100. Drops if long exposure noise reduction is on (0 140).

3 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

Movie settings (0 123)

Maximum total length (approx.) ^*

1 hour 27 minutes

1080/60i

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

clip, see page 123.

180

❚❚ Slow Motion Movies

Frame rate (0 122)

Maximum total recorded length (approx.)^*

1 hour 27 minutes

400 fps

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.

❚❚ Still Images (Smart Photo Selector Mode)

Image quality (0 119)

Image size (0 119)

3872×2592

2896×1944

1936×1296

—

3872×2592

2896×1944

1936×1296

3872×2592

2896×1944

1936×1296

3872×2592

2896×1944

1936×1296

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

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.

❚❚ Still Images (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.

181

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 displays are off:

• The camera is off (0 18) or the battery is exhausted (0 12 , 21).

• The monitor has been turned off (0 5). Press the $ button to turn

the monitor on.

• An object has come close to the eye sensor, turning the viewfinder on

and the monitor off (0 6).

• The displays have turned off automatically to save power (0 155). The

displays can be reactivated by operating buttons or the mode dial.

• The camera is connected to a computer (0 85) or television (0 90).

The displays turn off without warning:

• The battery is low (0 12, 21).

• The displays have turned off automatically to save power (0 155). The

displays can be reactivated by operating buttons or the mode dial.

• The camera’s internal temperature is high (0 xvi, 189). Wait for the

camera to cool before turning it on again.

The camera is unresponsive: See “A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cam-

eras,” below.

The viewfinder is out of focus: Focus the viewfinder using the diopter adjust-

ment control (0 6).

Indicators are not displayed: Press the $ button (0 5).

A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras

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 sepa-

rately), 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 representa-

tive.

182

Shooting (All Exposure Modes)

The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card.

The shutter-release is disabled:

• The battery is exhausted (0 12, 21).

• The memory card is locked (0 15) or full (0 15 , 21).

• The camera is not in focus (0 25).

• You are currently filming a slow motion movie (0 39).

The camera does not focus automatically:

• The subject is not suited to autofocus (0 54).

• The camera is in manual focus mode (0 52 , 55).

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

photographing moving subjects in AF-A mode (0 52, 145).

Focus area selection is unavailable: Focus area selection is not available in

auto-area (0 144) or face-priority (0 25) A F. In other AF-area modes, the

focus area can be selected by pressing J.

Subject-tracking AF not available: Select a non-monochrome Picture Control

(0 132 , 144).

AF-area mode selection is unavailable: The camera is in Smart Photo Selector

mode (0 31), manual focus mode is selected (0 52), or h Scene auto

selector is selected for Exposure mode (0 111).

Image size selection is unavailable: NEF (RAW) is selected for image quality

(0 119).

The camera is slow to record photos: Turn long exposure noise reduction off

(0 140).

Noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appears in photos:

• Lower ISO sensitivity or enable high ISO noise reduction (0 140).

• Use long exposure noise reduction at shutter speeds slower than 1 s

(0 140).

No photo taken when remote control shutter-release button is pressed:

• Replace battery in remote control (0 163).

• Choose a remote control mode (0 49).

• The remote control standby timer has expired (0 156).

• The remote is not pointed at the camera or the infrared receiver is not

visible (0 2, 3, 50).

• The remote is too far from the camera (0 50).

• Bright light is interfering with remote.

Smudges appear in photographs: Clean the front and rear lens elements

183

Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the displays: Choose a Flicker reduc-

tion setting that matches the local AC power supply (0 157).

Optional flash units do not fire: The camera is in Smart Photo Selector or

Motion Snapshot mode or is recording a movie, or Electronic (Hi) is

selected for Shutter type (0 27).

Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available in particular

shooting or exposure modes (0 173) or when a flash or GPS unit is

attached (0 59 , 66).

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

exposure mode (0 114).

Some shutter speeds are not available: You are using a flash (0 64).

Colors are unnatural:

• Adjust white balance to match the light source (0 126).

• Adjust Picture Control settings (0 132).

Cannot measure white balance: The subject is too dark or too bright (0 129).

Picture Controls produce varying results: A (auto) is selected for sharpening,

contrast, or saturation. For consistent results over a series of photos,

choose another setting (0 134).

Picture Control brightness and contrast can not be adjusted: Active D-Lighting is

on (0 134 , 139).

Metering can not be changed: Exposure lock is in effect (0 125).

Noise (reddish areas and other artifacts) appears in long time-exposures: Enable

long-exposure noise reduction (0 140).

Movies

Cannot record movies: The movie-record button can not be used to record

movies in Smart Photo Selector mode or Motion Snapshot mode (0 33,

47).

No sound is recorded for movies:

• Microphone off is selected for Movie sound options > Microphone

(0 141).

• Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion movies (0 40) or Motion

Snapshots (0 45).

184

Playback

NEF (RAW) images are not displayed: The camera displays only the JPEG copies

of NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine images (0 119).

“Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation:

• Select On for Rotate tall (0 103).

• The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off (0 159).

• Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken (0 159).

• Photo is displayed in image review (0 103).

Cannot hear movie sound:

• Press W up to raise the volume (0 42). If the camera is connected to a

television (0 90), use the controls for the TV to adjust the volume.

• Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion movies (0 40) or Motion

Snapshots (0 47).

Cannot delete images:

• Remove protection from the files before deletion (0 103).

• The memory card is locked (0 15).

Cannot select photos for printing: The memory card is full (0 21) or locked

(0 15) or the photos are in NEF (RAW) format. To print NEF (RAW) pho-

tos, transfer the pictures to a computer and use the supplied software or

Capture NX 2 (0 85).

Pictures are not displayed on TV: The camera is not correctly connected (0 90)

or the wrong option is selected for Video mode (0 156).

Pictures cannot be transferred to a computer: If your system does not meet the

requirements on page 83, you may still be able to transfer pictures to the

computer using a card reader.

Photos are not displayed in Capture NX 2: Update to the latest version (0 163).

Miscellaneous

The date of recording is not correct: Set the camera clock (0 19 , 158).

Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available at particular

settings (0 173) or when a memory card is inserted (0 15 , 101).

185

Error Messages

This section lists the error messages that appear in the display.

Message

Solution

A lens with a retractable lens barrel

button is attached with the lens barrel

retracted. Press the retractable lens 17 , 198

barrel button and rotate the zoom ring

to extend the lens.

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

Insert fully-charged battery or insert a fully charged spare 12 , 15

battery.

This battery cannot be

used. Insert a battery Turn the camera off and insert a com-

designated for use in patible battery.

this camera.

162

Start-up error. Turn

the camera off and

then on again.

The clock has been

reset.

Turn the camera off, remove and

replace the battery, and then turn the 15 , 18

camera on.

Set the camera clock.

19, 158

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

not formatted. Format the camera off and insert another 15 , 153

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).

186

Message

Solution

• You may be able to record additional 119

images if you reduce image quality or

size.

Memory card is full.

• Delete unwanted images.

• Insert another memory card.

• Use an approved card.

15, 165

165

This memory card

• Format the card. If the problem per- 153

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.

15, 16 5

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

additional folders on and no further photographs can be 157

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.

The movie-record button can not be

used in Smart Photo Selector or 33, 47

Motion Snapshot modes.

Stills can not be taken The shutter-release button can not be

when slow motion is used to take photographs while

selected.

slow-motion movie is being recorded.

The capture

The capture illuminator on the

illuminator has been optional SB-N5 flash unit turns off

used consecutively for automatically after extended use.

the maximum time

and has turned off.

Remove your finger from the shutter-

release button for a short period.

187

Message

Solution

• Lower ISO sensitivity.

131

• Choose

faster shutter speed or 114, 115,

smaller aperture (higher f-number).

• Raise ISO sensitivity.

• Use an optional flash unit.

116

131

• Choose a slower shutter speed or 114, 115,

larger aperture (lower f-number). 116

Photographs cannot

be taken in shutter- Choose a different shutter speed, or

priority auto mode at select another option for Exposure 114, 116

a shutter speed of

“Bulb”.

mode.

Failed to update

An unsuccessful attempt has been

speedlight firmware. made to update the firmware of the

Contact a Nikon-

authorized service

center.

flash unit mounted on the camera.

Contact Nikon-authorized service

representative.

—

An unsuccessful attempt has been

made to update the firmware of the

lens mounted on the camera. Contact

a Nikon-authorized service representa-

tive.

Press the shutter-release button. Con-

tact a Nikon-authorized service repre-

sentative if the problem persists or re-

occurs frequently.

Failed to update lens

firmware. Contact a

Nikon-authorized

service center.

—

An error has occurred.

Press the shutter-

release button again.

188

Message

Solution

An error has occurred

in the internal

circuitry. Contact a

Nikon-authorized

service center.

Contact

representative.

Nikon-authorized service

—

The camera’s internal

temperature is high.

The camera will now

turn off.

Wait for the camera to cool.

xvi

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.

189

Specifications

Nikon 1 V1 Digital Camera

Type

Lens mount

Digital camera with interchangeable lenses

Nikon 1 mount

Effective angle of view Approx. 2.7× lens focal length (Nikon CX format)

Effective pixels

10.1 million

Image sensor

13.2 mm × 8.8 mm CMOS sensor

Dust-reduction system Image sensor cleaning

Storage

Image size (pixels)

Still images (still image and Smart Photo Selector modes,

aspect ratio 3 : 2)

• 3,872 × 2,592

• 1,936 × 1,296

• 2,896 × 1,944

Still images (movie mode, aspect ratio 16 : 9)

• 3,840 × 2,160 (1080/60i) • 1,920 × 1,080 (1080/30p)

• 1,280 × 720 (720/60p)

Still images (Motion Snapshot mode, aspect ratio 16 : 9)

• 3,840 × 2,160

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

190

Electronic viewfinder

0.47-in., approx. 1440k-dot color TFT LCD view-

finder with diopter control and brightness adjust-

ment

Frame coverage

Eyepoint

Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical

17 mm (–1.0 m^–1; from center surface of view-

finder eyepiece lens)

Diopter adjustment

Eye sensor

–3–+1 m^–1

Camera switches to viewfinder display when it

detects that viewfinder is in use

Shooting modes

C still image (3 : 2), y Smart Photo Selector

(3 : 2), 1 movie (HD 16 : 9, slow motion 8 : 3),

z Motion Snapshot (16 : 9)

Shutter

Type

Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-

plane mechanical shutter; electronic shutter

Speed

• Mechanical shutter:

/4,000 –30 s in steps of

/3 EV;

Bulb; Time (requires optional ML-L3 remote control)

• Electronic shutter:

Bulb; Time (requires optional ML-L3 remote control)

• Mechanical shutter: Synchronizes with shutter at

X=¹

250 s or slower

• Electronic shutter: Synchronizes with shutter at

X=¹

60 s or slower

/16,000–30 s in steps of

3 EV;

Flash sync speed

Release

Mode

• Single frame, continuous

• Mechanical, Electronic, Electronic (Hi)

• Self-timer, delayed remote, quick-response

remote, interval timer shooting

Frame advance rate

• Electronic (Hi): Approx. 10, 30, or 60 fps

• Other modes: Up to 5 fps (single AF or manual

focus, S Shutter-priority auto or M Manual expo-

sure mode, shutter speed

250 s or faster, and

other settings at default values)

2 s, 5 s, 10 s

Remote control modes Delayed remote (2 s); quick-response remote

Self-timer

191

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;

scene auto selector

Exposure compensation –3–+3 EV in increments of ¹

/3 EV

Exposure lock

Luminosity locked at metered value with A

(AE-L/AF-L) button

ISO sensitivity

ISO 100–3200 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to

(Recommended Exposure approx. 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) above ISO

Index)

3200; auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100–3200,

100–800, 100–400) available

On, off

Active D-Lighting

Focus

Autofocus

Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-

detect AF); AF-assist illuminator

Lens servo

• Autofocus (AF): Single AF (AF-S); continuous AF

(AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); full-

time AF (AF-F)

• Manual focus (MF)

AF-area mode

Single-point, auto-area, subject tracking

192

Focus

Focus area

• Single-point AF: 135 focus areas

• Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas

Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release

button halfway (single AF) or by pressing A (AE-

L/AF-L) button

Focus lock

Face-priority AF

On, off

Flash

Control

i-TTL flash control using image sensor available

with optional SB-N5 flash unit

Mode

Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync

with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear

curtain with slow sync

Flash compensation

Flash-ready indicator

–3–+1 EV in increments of ¹

3 EV

Lights when optional 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

193

Movie

Frame size (pixels)/

recording rate

HD movies

• 1,920 × 1,080/60i (59.94 fields/s ^*)

• 1,920 × 1,080/30p (29.97 fps)

• 1,280 × 720/60p (59.94 fps)

Slow-motion movies

• 640 × 240/400 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps)

• 320 × 120/1,200 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps)

Movies recorded in still image mode

1,072 × 720/60p (59.94 fps)

Motion Snapshot

1,920 × 1,080/60p (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 or optional external ME-1 stereo micro-

phone; 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

playback, slide show, histogram display, auto

image rotation, and rating option

Interface

USB

Hi-Speed USB

Video output

HDMI output

Multi accessory port

Audio input

NTSC, PAL

Type C mini-pin HDMI connector

Used for designated accessories

Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)

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

194

Power source

Battery

AC adapter

One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL15 battery

EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5B power connec-

tor (available separately)

Tripod socket

4-in. (ISO 1222)

Dimensions/weight

Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 113 × 76 × 43.5 mm/4.4 × 3 × 1.7 in.,

excluding projections; thickness of body (from

mount to monitor) is 36 mm/1.4 in.

Weight

Approx. 383 g/13.5 oz with battery and memory

card but without body cap; approx. 294 g/10.4 oz

(camera body only)

Operating environment

Temperature

0–40 °C/+32–104 °F

Humidity

Less than 85% (no condensation)

• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged bat-

tery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °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.

195

MH-25 battery charger

Rated input

Rated output

AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.12–0.23 A

DC 8.4 V/1.2 A

Supported batteries

Charging time

Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion batteries

Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes 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. 91.5 × 33.5 × 71 mm/3.6 × 1.3 × 2.8 in.,

excluding projections

Length of cord

Approx. 1.8 m/6 ft (U.S.A. and Canada) or 1.5 m/

4.9 ft (other countries)

Weight

Approx. 110 g/3.9 oz, excluding power cable and

AC wall adapter

EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery

Type

Rated capacity

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

7.0 V, 1,900 mAh

Operating temperature 0–40 °C/+32–104 °F

Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 40 × 56 × 20.5 mm/1.6 × 2.2 × 0.8 in.

Weight

Approx. 88 g/3.1 oz, excluding terminal cover

196

1 NIKKOR VR 10–30 mm f/3.5–5.6

Type

1 mount lens

Focal length

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

7 (rounded diaphragm opening)

Fully automatic

Aperture range

• 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

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.

197

❚❚ The 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30 mm 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 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. They sup-

port normal and active vibration reduction and vibration reduc-

tion off (0 143).

Use the zoom ring to zoom in and out.

198

Lens Care

• 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.

Supplied Accessories

• 40.5 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-N40.5

• Rear Lens Cap LF-N1000

Optional Accessories

• 40.5 mm screw-on filters

• Semi-soft Case CL-N101

• Bayonet Hood HB-N101 (attaches as shown below).

199

❚❚ 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.

200

Battery Life

The number of shots that can be taken with fully-charged batter-

ies varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, such

factors as the use of GPS devices or other accessories, the inter-

val between shots, and the length of time menus are displayed.

Sample figures for EN-EL15 (1900 mAh) batteries are given

below.

• Still images: Approximately 400, or 350 with SB-N5

• Movies: Approximately 120 minutes of HD footage at 1080/60i

Values for still images measured at 25 °C/77 °F with a fully-

charged EN-EL15 battery, a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6

lens, and a 16 GB Toshiba R95 W80MB/s UHS-I SDHC card

according to the CIPA standard under the following test condi-

tions: NORMAL-quality photographs taken at intervals of 30 s

(measurements for the SB-N5 are made using the flash for

every other shot) with the camera turned off and then on after

every ten shots.

The following can reduce battery life:

• Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway

• Repeated autofocus operations

• Taking NEF (RAW) photographs

• Slow shutter speeds

• Using optional flash or GPS units

• Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses

To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon

EN-EL15 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.

201

Index

j (red-eye reduction) ................... 63

p (slow sync) .................................... 63

q (rear curtain sync) ...................... 63

N (flash-ready indicator) ................. 61

Symbols

C (Still image mode) .......................23

y (Smart Photo Selector mode) .31

1 (Movie mode) ................................37

z (Motion Snapshot mode) ..........45

h (Scene auto selector) .......23, 111

c (Portrait) .........................................23

d (Landscape) ...................................23

e (Close up) .......................................23

f (Night portrait) ............................23

Z (Auto) ..............................................23

P (Programmed auto) ...........111, 113

S (Shutter-priority auto) ...... 111, 114

A (Aperture-priority auto) ... 111, 115

M (Manual) ...............................111, 116

U (flexible program) .......................113

G (menu) button .... 10, 101, 109,

151

K (playback) button .......... 28, 34, 48

O (delete) button ..29, 35, 43, 48, 75

$ (display) button ..................5, 69

& (feature) button ...9, 27, 39, 47, 76

J (OK) button ..................8, 34, 42, 48

A (AE-L/AF-L) ...................... 125, 146

E (exposure compensation) .........57

% (focus mode) ...............................53

E (self-timer) ......................................49

W (playback zoom/thumbnail)

control .....................28 , 42, 56, 72, 74

L (Preset manual) ........................128

" (delayed remote) .......................49

# (quick response remote) .............49

8 (single frame) ..............................121

I (continuous) ................................121

L (matrix) ..........................................124

M (centerweighted) .......................124

N (spot) ..............................................124

e (auto-area) ..................................144

c (single-point) .............................144

9 (subject tracking) .....................144

A/V cable .............................................. 90

AC adapter .............................. 162 , 166

Access lamp ...............................26, 121

Accessories ........................................161

Active D-Lighting ............................139

Adobe RGB ........................................138

AE lock ...................................... 125 , 156

AE-L ............................................ 125, 146

AE-L/AF-L button .............125, 146 , 156

AF ...................................................52, 144

AF-A ....................................................... 52

AF-area mode ...................................144

AF-assist illuminator ...............53, 147

AF-C ....................................................... 52

AF-F ........................................................ 52

AF-S ........................................................ 52

Aperture ..........................112, 115 , 116

Aperture-priority auto ........ 115, 116

Assign AE/AF-L button ..................156

Assisted GPS ....................................... 68

Attaching the lens ............................ 17

Auto image rotation ......................159

Auto power off ...................18, 67 , 155

Auto-area AF (AF-area mode) .....144

Autofocus ...................................52, 144

Automatic scene selection ............ 23

Auto-select AF ................................... 52

Available settings ...........................173

Background track ................ 48, 78, 88

Battery ................. 12, 15, 21, 160, 196

Battery info ........................................160

Beep .......................................25, 50 , 155

Best shot ....................................... 31, 34

202

Body cap ................................... 1, 2, 1 63

Border ....................................................98

Bounce lighting .................................62

Brightness ......................................... 134

Buffering ........................................32, 46

Built-in AF assist ....................... 53, 1 47

Bulb ..................................................... 117

Burst .......................................................27

Detailed display ............................... 4, 5

Detailed photo information ......5, 70

Digital Print Order Format ...........200

Diopter adjustment control .............6

Discard .................................................. 75

Display brightness ..........................154

D-Lighting .........................................104

DPOF ......................................95, 99, 200

DPOF print order ........................ 95, 99

Calendar ........................................73, 77

Calendar playback ............................73

Capture illuminator ............33, 47, 62

Capture NX 2 ................. 120, 137, 163

CEC .........................................................92

Center-weighted (Metering) ...... 124

Charging a battery ............................12

Clean image sensor ....................... 172

Clock .............................. 19, 20, 67, 1 58

Clock battery .......................................20

Color space ....................................... 138

Color temperature ......................... 130

Compatible lens .............................. 161

Computer .............................................81

Continuous ....................................... 121

Continuous AF ....................................52

Contrast ....................................134, 139

Creating short movies ..............87, 88

Crop .............................................. 98, 106

Custom Picture Control .......133, 136

Edit movie ..........................................107

Electronic ....................................27, 122

Electronic (Hi) ............................27, 122

Electronic shutter .....................27, 122

Electronic viewfinder ................ 6, 154

Exif version 2.3 ....................... 138, 200

Exposure ..................57, 111, 124, 125

Exposure compensation ................. 57

Exposure indicator ..........................116

Exposure lock ......................... 125, 156

Exposure mode ................................111

Eye sensor ...............................................6

Face-priority AF ........................25, 147

Fade in/fade out ..............................140

Feature button ..........9, 27, 39, 4 7, 76

Fill flash ................................................. 63

Filter effects ............................. 134, 135

Fine-tuning white balance ..........127

Firmware version .............................160

Flash ...........................59, 148, 149, 162

Flash compensation .......................149

Flash control .....................................148

Flash mode .......................................... 63

Flash ready indicator ....................... 61

Flexible program .............................113

Flicker reduction .............................157

f-number .................................. 112, 161

Focal length ................................. 24, 70

Focal length scale ....................24, 198

Focal plane mark ...........................2, 56

Date and time ........................... 19, 1 58

Date format ............................... 19, 1 58

Daylight saving time .............. 19, 1 58

DCF version 2.0 ......................138, 2 00

Defaults .............................................. 177

Delayed remote .................................49

Delete ........................29, 35, 4 3, 48, 75

Delete all images ...............................75

Delete current image .29, 35, 43, 48,

Delete selected images ...................75

203

Focus .............................................52, 144

Focus area ...................................25, 144

Focus lock ..........................................145

Focus mode .........................................52

Focusing the viewfinder ................... 6

Format ..........................................15, 153

Format memory card ..............15, 153

Frame rate ...................................69, 122

Front-curtain sync .............................63

Full-frame playback ...................28, 69

Full-time AF .........................................52

Lens cap ............................................... 17

Lens mount ......................................... 56

Load from/save to card .................137

Long exposure NR ..........................140

Manual ...................................... 111, 116

Manual focus ...................................... 55

Matrix (Metering) ............................124

Maximum aperture ........................197

Memory buffer ..........................25 , 121

Memory card ...15, 16, 153, 165 , 180

Memory card capacity ..................180

Metering ............................................124

Microphone ...............................38, 141

Mode dial ................................................7

Monitor ......................................4, 5, 154

Monitor brightness ........................154

Monochrome ...................................132

Motion Snapshot ..........................7 , 45

Motion Snapshot mode .............7 , 45

MOV .....................................................120

Movie mode ....................................7, 37

Movie settings .................................123

Movie sound options ....................141

Movie type .......................................... 39

Movie-record button ......... 27, 38, 41

Movies ...................................27, 37 , 123

Multi accessory port ................. 59, 66

Multi selector ........................................8

GP-N100 ...............................................66

GPS .........................................................66

Grid display ..................................6, 154

H.264 ....................................................194

HD Movies ..................................37, 123

HDMI ......................................91, 92, 200

HDMI device control ........................92

HDMI-CEC ............................................92

High definition ...................91, 92, 200

High ISO noise reduction .............140

Histogram ............................................71

Hue .......................................................134

Image quality ....................................119

Image selection ...............................102

Image size ..........................................119

Index print ...........................................95

Infrared receiver .......................2, 3, 50

Interval timer shooting .................142

ISO sensitivity ...................................131

NEF ............................................. 119, 120

NEF (RAW) ................................ 119, 120

Neutral ................................................132

Night portrait ..................................... 23

Nikon Transfer 2 ................................ 85

JPEG .....................................................119

Optional flash ..................................... 59

Landscape ...................................23, 132

Language ....................................19, 158

Lens .....................17, 24 , 143 , 161, 197

Photo information ........................5, 69

204

PictBridge ................................... 93, 200

Picture Control .......................132, 136

Playback .........................................28, 69

Playback menu ................................ 101

Playback zoom ...................................74

Portrait ........................................ 23, 132

Power connector ...................162, 1 66

Power drive zoom switch ...............24

Power switch .......................................18

Preset manual .........................126, 1 28

Press the shutter-release button all

the way down ...................................26

Press the shutter-release button

halfway ...........................25, 2 6, 32, 46

Print date ..............................................99

Print DPOF print order .....................95

Printing .................................................93

Programmed auto .................111, 113

Protect ................................................ 103

SD card ................................................165

Select by date ..................................... 95

Select images for printing ............. 95

Self-portrait ......................................... 49

Self-timer ............................................. 49

Sensitivity ..........................................131

Sensor protection barrier .............198

Setup menu ......................................151

Sharpening ........................................134

Shooting menu ................................109

Short Movie Creator ........... 81, 8 7, 88

Shutter button AE lock ..................156

Shutter speed ................112, 114, 116

Shutter type ...............................27, 122

Shutter-priority auto ......................114

Shutter-release button ..... 25, 26, 32,

46 , 156

Simple photo information ............. 69

Simplified display .................................5

Single AF .............................................. 52

Single-point ......................................144

Size .................105, 119 , 123, 190, 194

Slide show ........................................... 77

Slot empty release lock .................153

Slow motion ...............................40, 122

Slow sync ............................................. 63

Smart Photo Selector mode ......7, 31

Sound settings .................................155

Speaker ....................................................2

Speedlight ........................................... 59

Spot (Metering) ...............................124

sRGB .....................................................138

Standard .............................................132

Still image mode ...........................7, 23

Strap ...................................................... 12

Subject tracking ..............................144

System Requirements ..................... 83

Quick adjust ..................................... 134

Quick response remote ...................49

Rating .......................................... 76, 103

Rear-curtain sync ...............................63

Red-eye reduction ............................63

Remote control ..................................49

Remote on duration ...................... 156

Removing the lens from the camera

Reset file numbering ..................... 157

Reset setup options ....................... 152

Reset shooting options ................ 110

Resize .................................................. 105

Retractable lens barrel button ....17,

24, 198

Rotate tall .......................................... 103

Television ....................................90, 156

Temperature warnings ................... xvi

Theme ................................................... 47

Saturation ......................................... 134

Scene auto selector ................ 23, 1 11

205

Thumbnail playback ........................72

Time ............................. 19, 49 , 117, 158

Time stamp ..........................................98

Time zone ..........................................158

Time zone and date ........................158

Timer .............................................49, 142

Toning ....................................... 134, 135

Trimming movies ............................107

Tripod mounting spacer ........51, 164

USB ..................................................85, 93

USB cable ......................................85, 93

Use GPS to set clock .........................67

UTC .........................................................67

Vibration reduction ........................143

Video mode .......................................156

Viewfinder .....................................6, 154

Viewfinder brightness ...................154

ViewNX 2 ..............................................81

Vivid .....................................................132

Volume ...........................................42, 79

VR ..........................................................143

Welcome screen ..............................154

White balance ...................................126

Wind noise reduction ....................141

Zoom guide .........................................24

Zoom ring ...................................24, 198

206

No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in

part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or

reviews), may be made without written authorization from

NIKON CORPORATION.

SB1I02(11)

6MVA0211-02

Pioneer GM 3000T User Manual
Philips HTS3511E User Manual
Philips Car Speaker SM30 User Manual
Pelco Camera Lens 13ZM6X15 (CE) User Manual
Panasonic DMW GTC1 User Manual
O'Brien O POD 2101523 User Manual
Newcon Optik NVS 7 8X User Manual
LG Electronics LG Lifes Good Car Video System W2346S User Manual
Kenwood Car Satellite TV System KIV 700 User Manual
JVC KS F160 User Manual