Nikon Camcorder 1 J1 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA  
User's Manual  
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Table of Contents  
Product Documentation  
The following documentation is supplied with the camera.  
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Nikon J1 Digital Camera with Support for  
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Interchangeable Lenses  
Quick Start Guide  
This guide provides first-time users with information on setting  
up the Nikon  
using the supplied software. For information on taking and  
viewing photographs, see the User’s Manual. For complete  
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J1, taking photographs, and installing and  
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guide to using your digital camera, see the Reference Manual  
(on reference manual CD). Additional information on using the  
supplied software can be found using online help.  
Quick Start Guide—Describes how to set  
Digitutor  
“Digitutor, series of “watch-and-learnmanuals in movie  
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form, is available from the following website:  
up your camera.  
Before You Begin  
Unpack the camera.  
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Confirm that the package contains the following items:  
BF-N1000 body cap  
Nikon 1 J1 digital camera  
DIGITAL CAMERA  
User's Manual  
User’s Manual (this manual)—Describes how  
to take and view pictures.  
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Reference Manual (on CD)—A complete  
guide to using your digital camera,  
included as a pdf file on the supplied Ref-  
erence Manual CD-ROM.  
The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or  
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, available for free download  
from the Adobe website.  
1 Start the computer and insert the reference manual CD.  
2 Double-click the CD (Nikon 1 J1) icon in Computer or My  
Computer (Windows) or on the desktop (Mac OS).  
3 Double-click the INDEX.pdf icon to display a language selec-  
tion screen and click a language to display the Reference Man-  
ual.  
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Symbols and Conventions  
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following sym-  
bols and conventions are used:  
This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before  
use to prevent damage to the camera.  
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This icon marks notes; information that should be read before  
using the camera.  
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0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.  
The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a  
1 NIKKOR VR 10–30 mm f/3.5–5.6.  
Digitutor  
“Digitutor, a series of “watch and learn” manuals in movie form, is avail-  
able from the following website:  
Life-Long Learning  
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As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod-  
uct support and education, continually-updated information is avail-  
able on-line at the following sites:  
For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/  
For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/  
For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/  
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information,  
tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice  
on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be  
available from the Nikon representative in your area. For contact infor-  
A For Your Safety  
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in  
“For Your Safety” (0 iii–v) and “Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cau-  
tions” (0 56).  
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For Your Safety  
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,  
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip-  
ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will  
read them.  
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions  
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:  
This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warn-  
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❚❚WARNINGS  
ings before using this Nikon product.  
Keep the sun out of the frame. Keep the  
sun well out of the frame when  
shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight  
focused into the camera when the  
sun is in or close to the frame could  
cause a fire.  
Do not disassemble. Touching the prod-  
uct’s internal parts could result in  
injury. In the event of malfunction,  
the product should be repaired only  
by a qualified technician. Should the  
product break open as the result of a  
fall or other accident, remove the bat-  
tery and/or AC adapter and then take  
the product to a Nikon-authorized  
service center for inspection.  
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Turn off immediately in the event of mal-  
function. Should you notice smoke or  
an unusual smell coming from the  
equipment or AC adapter (available  
separately), unplug the AC adapter  
and remove the battery immediately,  
taking care to avoid burns. Continued  
operation could result in injury. After  
removing the battery, take the equip-  
ment to a Nikon-authorized service  
center for inspection.  
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Keep out of reach of children. Failure to  
observe this precaution could result  
in injury. In addition, note that small  
parts constitute a chocking hazard.  
Should a child swallow any part of  
this equipment, consult a physician  
immediately.  
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Do not use in the presence of flammable  
gas. Do not use electronic equipment  
in the presence of flammable gas, as  
this could result in explosion or fire.  
Do not place the strap around the neck of  
an infant or child. Failure to observe  
this precaution could result in stran-  
gulation.  
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Do not remain in contact with the camera  
or charger for extended periods while the  
devices are on or in use. Parts of the  
device become hot. Leaving the  
device in direct contact with the skin  
for extended periods may result in  
low-temperature burns.  
Do not attempt to insert the battery  
upside down or backwards.  
Do not expose the battery to flame  
or to excessive heat.  
Do not immerse in or expose to  
water.  
Replace the terminal cover when  
transporting the battery. Do not  
transport or store the battery with  
metal objects such as necklaces or  
hairpins.  
Batteries are prone to leakage when  
fully discharged. To avoid damage  
to the product, be sure to remove  
the batter y when no charge  
remains.  
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Do not aim the flash at the operator of a  
motor vehicle. Failure to observe this  
precaution could result in accidents.  
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Observe caution when using a flash.  
Using the camera with the flash in  
close contact with the skin or other  
objects could cause burns.  
Using a flash close to the subject’s  
eyes could cause temporary visual  
impairment. Particular care should  
be observed when photographing  
infants, when the flash should be no  
less than one meter (39 in.) from the  
subject.  
When the battery is not in use,  
attach the terminal cover and store  
in a cool, dry place.  
The battery may be hot immedi-  
ately after use or when the product  
has been used on battery power for  
an extended period. Before remov-  
ing the battery turn the camera off  
and allow the battery to cool.  
Discontinue use immediately  
should you notice any changes in  
the battery, such as discoloration or  
deformation.  
Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should  
the displays break, care should be  
taken to avoid injury due to broken  
glass and to prevent the liquid crystal  
from the displays touching the skin or  
entering the eyes or mouth.  
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Observe proper precautions when handling  
ba tteries. Batteries may leak or  
explode if improperly handled.  
Observe the following precautions  
when handling batteries for use in  
this product:  
Do not remain in contact with the battery  
for extended periods during charging.  
Parts of the device become hot. Leav-  
ing the device in direct contact with  
the skin for extended periods may  
result in low-temperature burns.  
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Use only batteries approved for use  
in this equipment.  
Do not short or disassemble the  
battery.  
Be sure the product is off before  
replacing the battery. If you are  
using an AC adapter, be sure it is  
unplugged.  
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Observe proper precautions when handling  
the charger:  
Keep dry. Failure to observe this  
precaution could result in fire or  
electric shock.  
Do not short the charger terminals.  
Failure to observe this precaution  
could result in overheating and  
damage to the charger.  
Dust on or near the metal parts of  
the plug should be removed with a  
dry cloth. Continued use could  
result in fire.  
Use appropriate cables. When connect-  
ing cables to the input and output  
jacks, use only the cables provided or  
sold by Nikon for the purpose to  
maintain compliance with product  
regulations.  
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CD-ROMs: CD-ROMs containing soft-  
ware or manuals should not be  
played back on audio CD equipment.  
Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD  
player could cause hearing loss or  
damage the equipment.  
Do not go near the charger during  
thunderstorms. Failure to observe  
this precaution could result in elec-  
tric shock.  
Do not handle the plug or charger  
with wet hands. Failure to observe  
this precaution could result in elec-  
tric shock.  
Do not use with travel converters or  
adapters designed to convert from  
one voltage to another or with DC-  
to-AC inverters. Failure to observe  
this precaution could damage the  
product or cause overheating or fire.  
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Notices  
No part of the manuals included Nikon will not be held liable for any  
with this product may be repro- damages resulting from the use of  
duced, transmitted, transcribed, this product.  
stored in a retrieval system, or trans- While every effort has been made to  
lated into any language in any form, ensure that the information in these  
by any means, without Nikon’s prior manuals is accurate and complete,  
written permission.  
we would appreciate it were you to  
Nikon reserves the right to change bring any errors or omissions to the  
the specifications of the hardware attention of the Nikon representa-  
and software described in these tive in your area (address provided  
manuals at any time and without separately).  
prior notice.  
Notice for Customers in Canada  
CAUTION  
ATTENTION  
This Class B digital apparatus com- Cet appareil numérique de la classe B  
plies with Canadian ICES-003.  
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du  
Canada.  
Notice for Customers in Europe  
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT  
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.  
This symbol indicates that  
this product is to be col-  
lected separately.  
This symbol on the battery  
indicates that the battery is  
to be collected separately.  
The following apply only to  
users in European coun-  
tries:  
The following apply only to  
users in European countries:  
All batteries, whether marked with  
This product is designated for sepa- this symbol or not, are designated  
rate collection at an appropriate col- for separate collection at an appro-  
lection point. Do not dispose of as priate collection point. Do not dis-  
household waste.  
pose of as household waste.  
For more information, contact the For more information, contact the  
retailer or the local authorities in retailer or the local authorities in  
charge of waste management.  
charge of waste management.  
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Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.  
The Battery Charger  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter  
of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit  
is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement  
This equipment has been tested and  
found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part  
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable pro-  
tection against harmful interference  
in a residential installation. This  
CAUTIONS  
Modifications  
The FCC requires the user be notified  
equipment generates, uses, and can  
that any changes or modifications  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if  
made to this device that are not  
not installed and used in accordance  
expressly approved by Nikon Corpo-  
with the instructions, may cause  
ration may void the user’s authority to  
operate the equipment.  
harmful interference to radio commu-  
nications. However, there is no guar-  
antee that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful inter-  
ference to radio or television recep-  
tion, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an out-  
let on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
Interface Cables  
Use the interface cables sold or pro-  
vided by Nikon for your equipment.  
Using other interface cables may  
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of  
the FCC rules.  
Notice for Customers in the State of  
California  
WARNING: Handling the cord on this prod-  
uct may expose you to lead, a chemical  
known to the State of California to cause  
birth defects or other reproductive  
harm. Wash hands after handling  
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Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road,  
Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.  
Tel.: 631-547-4200  
Consult the dealer or an experienced  
radio/television technician for help.  
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction  
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally cop-  
ied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may  
be punishable by law.  
Items prohibited by law from being copied Cautions on certain copies and reproduc-  
or reproduced  
tions  
Do not copy or reproduce paper The government has issued cautions  
money, coins, securities, govern- on copies or reproductions of securities  
ment bonds, or local government issued by private companies (shares,  
bonds, even if such copies or repro- bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), com-  
ductions are stamped “Sample.”  
muter passes, or coupon tickets, except  
when a minimum of necessary copies  
are to be provided for business use by a  
company. Also, do not copy or repro-  
duce passports issued by the govern-  
ment, licenses issued by public  
agencies and private groups, ID cards,  
and tickets, such as passes and meal  
coupons.  
The copying or reproduction of  
paper money, coins, or securities  
which are circulated in a foreign  
country is prohibited.  
Unless the prior permission of the  
government has been obtained, the  
copying or reproduction of unused  
postage stamps or post cards issued  
by the government is prohibited.  
Comply with copyright notices  
The copying or reproduction of  
copyrighted creative works such as  
books, music, paintings, woodcuts,  
prints, maps, drawings, movies, and  
photographs is governed by  
national and international copyright  
laws. Do not use this product for the  
purpose of making illegal copies or  
to infringe copyright laws.  
The copying or reproduction of  
stamps issued by the government  
and of certified documents stipu-  
lated by law is prohibited.  
Disposing of Data Storage Devices  
Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data  
storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted  
files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using com-  
mercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of per-  
sonal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s  
responsibility.  
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another  
person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the  
device and then completely refill it with images containing no private infor-  
mation (for example, pictures of empty sky). Care should be taken to avoid  
injury when physically destroying data storage devices.  
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AVC Patent Portfolio License  
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL  
AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (I) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH  
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (II) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED  
BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS  
OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS  
GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE  
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE http://www.mpegla.com  
Temperature Warnings  
The camera may become warm to the touch during use; this is normal and  
does not indicate a malfunction. At high ambient temperatures, after  
extended periods of continuous use, or after several photographs have been  
taken in quick succession, a temperature warning may be displayed, follow-  
ing which the camera will turn off automatically to minimize damage to its  
internal circuits. Wait for the camera to cool before resuming use.  
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories  
Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex  
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including charg-  
ers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifi-  
cally for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to  
operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic cir-  
cuitry.  
The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage  
the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of  
third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the  
Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with  
normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, ignit-  
ing, rupturing, or leaking.  
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local autho-  
rized Nikon dealer.  
Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories  
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Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use  
with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate  
within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON  
ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR-  
RANTY.  
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Introduction  
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Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera that sup-  
ports interchangeable lenses. For a complete guide to using  
your digital camera, see the Reference Manual (on CD). To get the  
most from your camera, please be sure to read both the Quick  
Start Guide and User’s Manual thoroughly and keep them where  
they will be read by all who use the product.  
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Camera Settings  
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.  
Servicing the Camera and Accessories  
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The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon  
recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a  
Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years,  
and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees  
apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particu-  
larly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accesso-  
ries regularly used with the camera, such as lenses, should be included  
when the camera is inspected or serviced.  
Before Taking Important Pictures  
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Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or  
before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the  
camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for dam-  
ages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.  
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Parts of the Camera  
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls  
and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section  
and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.  
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The Camera Body  
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1 Movie-record button .................. 22, 25 10 Eyelet for camera strap  
Shutter-release button..... 9, 17, 23, 29 11 Lens release button  
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3 Power switch.......................................... 5 12 Infrared receiver........................... 37, 62  
4 Power lamp ............................................ 5 13 Dust shield  
5 Mounting mark  
14 Lens mount  
6 Speaker .................................................26 15 Microphone  
7 Built-in flash.........................................39 16 Body cap  
8 Focal plane mark (E)  
9 AF-assist illuminator  
Self-timer lamp ...................................37  
Red-eye reduction lamp ...................39  
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The Camera Body (Continued)  
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Motion Snapshot mode (0 28)  
Smart Photo Selector mode (0 16)  
Still image mode (0 7)  
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Movie mode (0 21)  
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10  
12  
11  
Press the multi selector up,  
down, left, or right (1,3, 4, or  
2), or rotate it as shown at  
right.  
J button  
1 Flash pop-up control .........................39 12 Tripod socket  
2 Memory card access lamp.................. 9 13 G (menu) button ........................ 42  
3 & (feature) button ................12, 23, 30 14 Multi selector.......................................43  
4 W (playback zoom/  
thumbnail) control............................14  
5 Mode dial  
J (OK) button .................................... 43  
A (AE-L/AF-L)  
E (exposure compensation)  
6 Connector cover  
7 K (playback) button ............14, 19, 31  
M (flash mode).....................................40  
E (self-timer).......................................36  
8 O (delete) button............15, 20, 27, 31 15 $ (display) button......................... 6  
9 Power connector cover 16 Monitor ............................................... 4, 6  
for optional power connector........51 17 USB connector  
10 Battery-chamber/  
18 HDMI mini-pin connector  
memory card slot cover latch  
11 Battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover  
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The Monitor  
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1 Shooting mode ..................................... 3 19 Number of exposures  
2 Exposure mode ...................................44  
3 Flexible program indicator  
remaining.............................................. 5  
Number of shots remaining  
4 Flash mode...........................................39  
5 Flash-ready indicator .........................39  
6 Self-timer/  
before memory buffer fills ..........9, 13  
White balance recording indicator  
Card warning indicator  
remote control mode .......................36 20 Time available............................... 22, 25  
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Continuous mode .............................12 21 ISO sensitivity ....................................45  
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7 Active D-Lighting .............................45 22 ISO sensitivity indicator ..................45  
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8 Picture Control ..................................45  
9 White balance ...................................45 23 Aperture  
10 Movie settings (HD movies) ...........45 24 Shutter speed  
Auto ISO sensitivity indicator  
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Frame rate  
25 Metering ...............................................45  
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(slow motion movies) ....................44 26 Battery indicator ................................. 5  
11 Image size ..........................................44 27 Sound settings ..................................46  
12 Image quality ....................................44 28 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator  
13 Focus mode ........................................45 29 Focus area............................................... 9  
14 AF-area mode ....................................45 30 Microphone sensitivity ...................45  
15 Face-priority AF .................................10 31 Time elapsed................................. 22, 25  
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16 Flash compensation...........................45 32 Recording indicator..................... 22, 25  
17 Exposure compensation  
18 “K” (appears when memory remains  
for over 1,000 exposures)  
* Available only in detailed display (0 6).  
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Turning the Camera On  
Press the power switch to turn the cam-  
era on. The power lamp will briefly light  
green and the monitor will turn on.  
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Turning the Camera Off  
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To turn the camera off, press the power switch  
again. The monitor will turn off.  
Check the battery level and number of  
exposures remaining in the monitor.  
Battery level Exposures  
remaining  
❚❚ Battery Level  
Display  
Description  
Battery fully charged or partially discharged; level  
shown by L or K icon in detailed display (0 6).  
Low battery. Ready fully-charged battery or  
prepare to charge battery.  
NO ICON  
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Cannot take pictures.  
Insert fully-charged  
battery.  
Battery exhausted; shutter-release disabled. Insert  
charged battery.  
❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining  
The monitor shows the number of pictures that can be stored on  
the memory card at current settings.  
Formatting Memory Cards  
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If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if  
the card has been formatted in another device, select Format memory  
card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen instructions to format  
the card (0 46). Note that this permanently deletes any data the card may  
contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to  
keep to a computer before proceeding.  
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The $ (Display) Button  
Press $ to cycle through shooting and  
playback indicators as shown below.  
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$ button  
❚❚ Shooting  
❚❚ Playback  
Simplified display  
Simple photo info  
Detailed photo info  
Image only  
Detailed display  
The Framing Grid  
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A framing grid can be displayed by selecting  
On for Grid display in the setup menu  
(0 46).  
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Still Image Mode  
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Still image mode is the mode generally used for taking photos.  
Available Settings  
For information on the options available in still image mode, see page  
32.  
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Taking Photos in Still Image Mode  
1 Select still image mode.  
Mode dial  
Rotate the mode dial to C.  
Automatic Scene Selection (h Scene auto selector)  
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At default settings, the camera will auto- Scene icon  
matically analyze the subject and select  
the appropriate scene. The selected  
scene is shown in the monitor.  
c Portrait: Human portrait subjects.  
d Landscape: Landscapes and cityscapes.  
f Night portrait: Portrait subjects framed against dark backgrounds.  
e Close up: Subjects close to the camera.  
Auto: Subjects suited to Z mode or that do not fall into the  
categories listed above.  
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2 Ready the camera.  
Remove the lens cap and hold the  
camera securely with both hands,  
being careful not to obstruct the lens,  
AF-assist illuminator, or microphone.  
Rotate the camera as shown at lower  
right when taking pictures in “tall”  
(portrait) orientation.  
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Shutter speeds slow when lighting is  
poor; use of the built-in flash (0 39) or  
a tripod is recommended.  
3 Frame the photograph.  
Position your subject in the center of  
the frame.  
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4 Focus.  
Press the shutter-release button half-  
way to focus. If the subject is poorly lit,  
the AF-assist illuminator (0 2) may  
light to assist the focus operation.  
If the camera is able to focus, the selected  
focus area will be highlighted in green  
and a beep will sound (a beep may not  
sound if the subject is moving).  
Focus area  
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If the camera is unable to focus, the focus  
area will be displayed in red.  
Buffer capacity  
While the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway, the display will show  
the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory  
buffer (“r”; 0 13).  
5 Shoot.  
Smoothly press the shutter-release  
button the rest of the way down to  
release the shutter and record the  
photograph. The access lamp will  
light and the photograph will be dis-  
played in the monitor for a few sec-  
onds (the photo will automatically  
clear from the display and the camera  
will be ready to shoot when the shut-  
ter-release button is pressed halfway).  
Access lamp  
Do not eject the memory card or remove  
or disconnect the power source until the  
lamp has gone out and recording is  
complete.  
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Face-Priority AF  
A
The camera detects and focuses on portrait  
subjects (face-priority AF). A double yellow  
border will be displayed if a portrait subject is  
detected facing the camera (if multiple faces,  
up to a maximum of five, are detected, the  
camera will select the closest subject). Press  
the shutter-release button halfway to focus  
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on the subject in the double yellow border. The border will clear from  
the display if the camera can no longer detect the subject (because, for  
example, the subject has looked away).  
Movie Recording  
A
In still image mode, movies can not be recorded and pressing the  
movie-record button has no effect.  
Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons  
A
Lenses with retractable lens barrel buttons  
can not be used when retracted. To unlock  
and extend the lens, keep the retractable  
lens barrel button pressed (q) while rotating  
the zoom ring (w). The lens can be retracted  
and the zoom ring locked by pressing the  
retractable lens barrel button and rotating  
the ring in the opposite direction. Retract the lens before removal, and  
be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button while attach-  
ing or removing the lens.  
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Using a Zoom Lens  
A
Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area  
of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photo-  
graph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom  
in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out).  
Zoom in  
Zoom out  
z
Zoom ring  
Auto Power Off  
A
If no operations are performed for about thirty seconds, the displays  
will turn off and the power lamp (0 5) start to blink. The camera can be  
reactivated by operating the buttons, mode dial, or other camera con-  
trols. If no operations are performed for about three minutes after the  
displays have turned off, the camera will turn off automatically.  
See Also  
A
See page 46 for information on silencing the beep that sounds when  
the camera focuses or the shutter is released.  
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❚❚ Choosing a Release Mode  
Press & button and use the multi selector  
and J button to choose from the follow-  
ing release modes: Single frame (the  
camera takes one photograph each time  
the shutter-release button is pressed),  
Continuous (the camera records photos  
at up to 5 frames per second while the  
shutter release button is held down), and  
Electronic (Hi) (the camera records pho-  
tos at high rates while the shutter-release  
button is held down).  
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& button  
Electronic (Hi)  
A
Choose from frame rates of 10 fps, 30 fps, and 60 fps (0 44). The flash  
does not fire while Electronic (Hi) is in effect. At the default setting of  
10 fps, the camera takes pictures at about 10 frames per second (fps)  
while the shutter-release button is pressed and camera focuses on the  
subject in the center of the frame; face detection (0 10) is not available.  
The camera can record up to about 13 frames in a single burst. At frame  
rates of 30 and 60 fps, face detection is available but focus and expo-  
sure are fixed at the values for the first photograph in each series; the  
number of frames that can be recorded in a single burst is about 12.  
Continuous  
A
If the flash is used, the camera will take only one photograph each time  
the shutter-release button is pressed. Lower the flash before taking pic-  
tures.  
Shooting in Electronic (Hi) and Continuous Release Modes  
A
While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the access  
lamp will light. Depending on shooting conditions and memory card  
write speed, recording may take up to about one minute. If the battery  
is exhausted before all photographs are recorded, the shutter release  
will be disabled and the remaining images transferred to the memory  
card.  
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Buffer Size  
A
The camera is equipped with a memory  
buffer for temporary storage, allowing  
shooting to continue while photographs are  
being saved to the memory card. Up to 100  
photographs can be taken in succession;  
note, however, that the frame rate will drop  
or shooting will pause when the buffer is full.  
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The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory  
buffer at current settings is displayed while the shutter-release button  
is pressed halfway (this number is an approximation only and varies  
with shooting conditions). The illustration shows the display when  
space remains in the buffer for about 14 pictures.  
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Viewing Photographs  
Press K to display your most recent pho-  
tograph full frame in the monitor (full-  
frame playback).  
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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. Press W  
down to zoom out. To view multiple  
images, press W down when the picture is  
displayed full frame.  
W control  
To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-  
release button halfway.  
See Also  
A
For information on toggling photo info on or off, see page 6. See page  
44 for slide show options.  
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Deleting Pictures  
To delete the current picture, press O. Note that once deleted, pic-  
tures can not be recovered.  
1 Display the photograph.  
Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on  
the preceding page.  
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2 Delete the photograph.  
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.  
O button  
Deleting Multiple Pictures  
A
The Delete option in the playback menu (0 44) can be used to delete  
selected pictures, all pictures, pictures taken on selected dates, or pic-  
tures previously selected as candidates for deletion.  
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Smart Photo Selector Mode  
8
Choose Smart Photo Selector mode for photos that capture a  
fleeting expression on the face of a portrait subject or other  
hard-to-time shots such as group photos in party scenes. Each  
time the shutter is released, the camera automatically selects the  
best shot and four best shot candidates based on composition  
and motion.  
8
Available Settings  
A
For information on the options available in Smart Photo Selector mode,  
Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode  
1 Select Smart Photo Selector mode.  
Mode dial  
Rotate the mode dial to y.  
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2 Frame the photograph.  
Holding the camera as shown on  
page 8, compose the photograph  
with your subject in the center of the  
frame.  
3 Begin buffering photographs.  
Press the shutter-release button half-  
8
way to focus (0 9). An icon will be dis-  
pl ayed 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  
A
Buffering begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway  
and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter-release button is  
pressed all the way down.  
Shutter-release  
button pressed  
halfway to focus  
Shutter-release button  
pressed all the way  
down  
Shooting ends  
Buffering  
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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.  
8
Smart Photo Selector Mode  
A
The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the  
subject (automatic scene selection; 0 7). Movies can not be recorded,  
and pressing the movie-record button has no effect. The flash can not  
be used.  
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Viewing Photographs  
Press K and use the multi selector to  
display photographs taken with the  
Smart Photo Selector (0 14; 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  
8
Choosing the Best Shot  
When a photograph taken with the  
Smart Photo Selector is displayed, you  
can choose the best shot by pressing J.  
Press 4 or 2 to view the other pictures  
in the sequence and press J to select  
the current picture as the best shot. To  
return to normal playback, press D.  
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Deleting Pictures  
Pressing O when a picture taken with the  
Smart Photo Selector is selected displays  
a confirmation dialog; press O again to  
delete the best shot and the four best  
shot candidates, or press K to exit with-  
out deleting the pictures. Note that once  
deleted, pictures can not be recovered.  
O button  
8
Deleting Individual Photographs  
A
Pressing the O button in the best shot selec-  
tion dialog (0 19) displays the following  
options; highlight an option using the multi  
selector and press J to select.  
This image: Delete the current photo (note  
that the picture currently selected as the  
best shot can not be deleted).  
All except best shot: Delete all photos in the sequence except the one  
currently selected as the best shot.  
A confirmation dialog will be displayed; to delete the selected image or  
images, highlight Yes and press J.  
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Movie Mode  
y
D
Choose movie mode to shoot high-definition (HD) or slow-  
motion (0 24) movies using the movie-record button.  
The 0 Icon  
A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.  
Available Settings  
A
For information on the options available in movie mode, see page 32.  
HD Movies  
y
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 8, frame the opening shot with  
your subject in the center of the dis-  
play.  
Exposure Mode  
A
By default, the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropri-  
ate to the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 7).  
See Also  
A
See page 45 for fade in/fade out and frame size and rate options.  
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3 Start recording.  
Press the movie-record button to  
begin recording. A recording indica-  
tor, the time elapsed, and the time  
available are displayed while record-  
ing is in progress.  
Audio Recording  
A
Movie-record button  
Be careful not to cover the microphone  
and note that the built-in microphone  
may record sounds made by the camera  
or lens. By default, the camera focuses  
continuously. The Movie sound options  
item in the shooting menu offers sensitiv-  
ity and wind noise options for the built-in  
microphone.  
Recording indicator/  
Time elapsed  
y
Time available  
4 End recording.  
Press the movie-record button again to end recording.  
Recording will end automatically when the maximum length  
is reached, the memory card is full, another mode is selected,  
the lens is removed, or the camera becomes hot (0 ix).  
Maximum Length  
A
HD movies can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 minutes in length; note  
that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end  
before this length is reached (0 50).  
Exposure Lock  
A
In exposure modes other than h Scene auto selector, exposure will  
lock while the A (multi selector up) button is pressed.  
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❚❚ Taking Photographs During HD Movie Recording  
Press the shutter-release button all the  
way down to take a photograph without  
interrupting HD movie recording. Photo-  
graphs taken during movie recording  
have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.  
Taking Photographs During Movie Recording  
A
Up to 15 photographs can be taken with each  
movie shot. Please note that photographs  
can not be taken with slow-motion movies.  
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❚❚ Choosing the Movie Type  
To choose between high definition and  
slow motion recording, press & and use  
the multi selector and J button to  
choose from the following options:  
HD movie: Record movies in HD.  
Slow motion: Record slow-motion movies  
& button  
Recording Movies  
D
Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible  
in the displays and in the final movie under  
fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps  
or if the camera is panned horizontally or an  
object moves at high speed through frame  
(flicker and banding can be reduced in HD  
movies by choosing  
a
Flicker reduction  
option that matches the frequency of the  
local AC power supply; 0 46). 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.  
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Slow Motion  
Record silent movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3. Movies are  
recorded at 400 fps and play back at 30 fps.  
1 Select movie mode.  
Mode dial  
Rotate the mode dial to 1.  
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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 8, frame the opening shot with  
your subject in the center of the dis-  
play.  
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4 Start recording.  
Press the movie-record button to  
begin recording. A recording indica-  
tor, the time elapsed, and the time  
available are displayed while record-  
ing is in progress. The camera focuses  
on the subject at the center of the dis-  
play; face detection (0 10) is not  
available.  
Movie-record button  
Recording indicator/  
Time elapsed  
y
Time available  
5 End recording.  
Press the movie-record button again to end recording.  
Recording will end automatically when the maximum length  
is reached, the memory card is full, another mode is selected,  
the lens is removed, or the camera becomes hot (0 ix).  
Maximum Length  
A
Up to 5 seconds or 4 GB of footage can be recorded; note that  
depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before  
this length is reached (0 50).  
Exposure Mode  
A
The default exposure mode for slow-motion movie recording is  
P Programmed auto (0 44). h Scene auto selector is not available  
in slow-motion movie mode.  
See Also  
A
See page 44 for frame rate options.  
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Viewing Movies  
Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 14).  
Press J to start playback.  
Movie playback indicator/  
1 icon/Length  
Current position/total length  
y
Guide  
Volume  
The following operations can be performed:  
To  
Use  
Description  
Pause  
Pause playback.  
Resume playback when the movie is paused  
or during rewind/advance.  
Play  
J
Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. Speed  
increases with each press, from 2 × to 5 × to  
10 × to 15 ×. If playback is paused, the movie  
rewinds or advances one frame at a time; keep  
the button pressed for continuous rewind or  
advance. You can also rotate the multi selector  
to rewind or advance when playback is  
paused.  
/
Advance/  
rewind  
Adjust  
volume  
Return to  
full-frame  
playback  
Exit to  
Press up to increase volume, down to  
decrease.  
W
/K Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.  
Press the shutter-release button halfway to  
exit to shooting mode.  
shooting  
mode  
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Deleting Movies  
To delete the current movie, press O. A  
confirmation dialog will be displayed;  
press O again to delete the movie and  
return to playback, or press K to exit  
without deleting the movie. Note that  
once deleted, movies can not be recovered.  
O button  
y
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Motion Snapshot Mode  
9
Choose Motion Snapshot mode to record brief movie vignettes  
with your photographs. Each time the shutter is released, the  
camera records a still image and about a second of movie foot-  
age. When the resulting “Motion Snapshot” is viewed on the  
camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approxi-  
mately 2.5 s, followed by the still image.  
9
Available Settings  
A
For information on the options available in Motion Snapshot mode, see  
Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode  
1 Select Motion Snapshot mode.  
Mode dial  
Rotate the mode dial to z.  
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2 Frame the picture.  
Holding the camera as shown on  
page 8, 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 9). An icon will be dis-  
pl ayed as the camera begins  
recording footage to the memory  
buffer.  
9
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.  
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Buffering  
A
Buffering begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway  
and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter-release button is  
pressed all the way down.  
Shutter-release  
button pressed  
halfway to focus  
Shutter-release button  
pressed all the way  
down  
Shooting ends  
Buffering  
❚❚ Choosing a Theme  
To choose the background music for the  
movie, press & and use the multi selector  
and J button to choose from Beauty,  
Waves, Relaxation, and Tenderness.  
9
& button  
Motion Snapshot Mode  
A
By default, the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropri-  
ate to the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 7). Live audio is not  
recorded. Movies can not be recorded using the movie-record button  
and the flash can not be used.  
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Viewing Motion Snapshots  
Press K and use the multi selector to  
display a Motion Snapshot (0 14;  
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  
9
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  
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Available Settings  
7
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  
h
z
P
S
A
M
h
z
P
S
A
M
Image quality  
Image size  
Continuous  
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  
Focus mode  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z2 z2 z2 z2  
z
z
z
z
7
z2 z2 z2 z2  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z2 z2 z2 z2 z2  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z2 z2 z2 z2  
z
z
z
z
z
z2 z2 z2 z2  
z4 z4 z4 z4  
z4 z4 z4 z4  
z
AF-area mode  
Face-priority AF  
Built-in AF assist  
Flash compensation 5  
z
z
z
z
z
z2 z2 z2 z2  
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Smart Photo Selector  
mode  
Still image mode  
Exposure mode 1  
h
P
S
A
M
h
P
S
A
M
Focus area selection  
Flexible program  
Autoexposure Lock  
Focus lock  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
Self-timer  
z2 z2 z2 z2 z2  
Exposure compensation z2 z2 z2  
Flash mode  
Movie mode  
Theme  
z2 z2 z2 z2 z2  
1 P Programmed auto is selected automatically when Electronic (Hi) is  
selected for Continuous.  
2 Not available when Electronic (Hi) is selected for Continuous.  
3 VR lenses only.  
4 Not available if a frame rate of 10 fps is chosen when Electronic (Hi) is  
selected for Continuous.  
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5 Available only when built-in flash unit is raised.  
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❚❚ Movie Mode/Motion Snapshot Mode  
Movie mode  
Motion Snapshot mode  
Exposure mode  
h
P
S
A
M
h
z
P
S
A
M
Image quality  
Image size  
Continuous  
Frame rate  
Movie settings  
Metering  
White balance  
ISO sensitivity  
Picture Control  
Color space  
Active D-Lighting  
Long exposure NR  
High ISO noise reduction z1  
Fade in/fade out  
Movie sound options  
Interval timer shooting  
Vibration reduction 3  
Focus mode  
AF-area mode  
Face-priority AF  
Built-in AF assist  
Flash compensation  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z2 z2 z2 z2  
z1 z1 z1 z1 z1  
z1 z1 z1 z1  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
7
z1 z1 z1 z1 z1  
z1 z1 z1 z1 z1  
z
z1  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z1 z1 z1 z1  
z1 z1 z1 z1  
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Movie mode  
Motion Snapshot mode  
Exposure mode  
h
P
S
A
M
h
z
P
S
A
M
Focus area selection  
Flexible program  
Autoexposure Lock  
Focus lock  
Self-timer  
Exposure compensation  
Flash mode  
z1 z1 z1 z1  
z1  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z1  
Movie mode  
Theme  
1 HD movie selected in movie mode.  
2 Slow motion selected in movie mode.  
3 VR lenses only.  
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More on Photography  
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Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes  
The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 48) can be  
used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. The following  
options are available:  
Self-timer and remote control off. The shutter is  
Off  
released when the camera shutter-release button is  
pressed.  
c
b
10 s  
5 s  
The shutter is released 2, 5, or 10 seconds after the  
shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.  
Choose 2 s to reduce camera shake, 5 s or 10 s for  
self-portraits.  
a
2 s  
The shutter is released 2 s after the shutter-release  
button on the optional ML-L3 remote control is  
pressed.  
Delayed  
remote  
"
Quick-response The shutter is released when the shutter-release but-  
t
#
remote  
ton on the optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed.  
Before Using the Remote Control  
A
Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plas-  
tic battery-insulator sheet.  
1 Mount the camera on a tripod.  
Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a sta-  
ble, level surface.  
2 Display self-timer options.  
Press 4 (E) to display self-timer  
options.  
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3 Select the desired option.  
Use the multi selector to highlight the  
desired option and press J.  
4 Frame the photograph and shoot.  
Self-timer mode: Press the shutter-  
release button halfway to focus, and  
then press the button the rest of the  
way down. The self-timer lamp will  
start to blink and a beep will begin to  
sound. Two seconds before the photo  
is taken, the lamp will stop blinking  
and the beeping will become more  
rapid.  
t
Remote control mode: Aim the ML-L3 at  
the infrared receiver on the camera  
(0 2) and press the ML-L3 shutter-  
release button (stand at a distance of  
5 m/16 ft or less). In delayed remote  
mode, the self-timer lamp will light for  
about two seconds before the shutter is released. In quick-  
response remote mode, the self-timer lamp will flash after the  
shutter has been released.  
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Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be  
taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in  
which the shutter can not be released. Turning the camera off  
cancels self-timer and remote control modes. Remote control  
modes are cancelled automatically if no operations are performed  
for about five minutes after the mode is selected in Step 3.  
Movie Mode  
A
In self-timer mode, start and stop the timer by pressing the movie-  
record button instead of the shutter-release button. In remote control  
mode, the ML-L3 shutter-release button functions as the movie-record  
button.  
Using the Built-in Flash  
A
Slide the flash pop-up control to raise the flash before shooting. Shoot-  
ing will be interrupted if the flash is raised while the self-timer or  
delayed-remote timer is counting down.  
In remote control mode, the flash starts charging while the camera is  
waiting for the signal from the remote. The camera will only respond to  
the shutter-release button on the remote control when the flash is  
charged. If red-eye reduction (0 39) is used in quick-response remote  
mode, the shutter will be released about one second after the red-eye  
reduction lamp lights. In delayed remote mode, there will be about a  
two second delay after the shutter-release button on the remote con-  
trol is pressed; the red-eye reduction lamp will then light for about one  
second before the shutter is released.  
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Tripod Mounting Spacer  
A
Use an optional TA-N100 tripod mounting spacer to prevent larger  
lenses coming into contact with the tripod head when the camera is  
mounted on a tripod (0 49).  
See Also  
A
See page 46 for options controlling how long the camera will wait for a  
signal from the remote and the beep that sounds when the self-timer  
or remote control is used.  
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The Built-in Flash  
To use the flash, raise it by sliding the  
flash pop-up control and then choose a  
flash mode as described on the following  
page. Charging begins when the flash is  
raised; once charging is complete, a flash-  
ready indicator (I) will be displayed  
when the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway.  
Flash pop-up control  
The flash fires with every photograph  
taken. Use when the subject is poorly lit or  
with back-lit subjects to “fill in” (illuminate)  
shadows.  
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Fill flash  
The red-eye reduction lamp lights before  
the flash fires, reducing “red-eye” caused  
by light reflecting from your subject's reti-  
nas.  
NY Red-eye reduction  
t
Combines red-eye reduction with slow  
shutter speeds to capture background  
details at night or under low light. Use for  
portraits taken against a backdrop of night  
scenery.  
Red-eye reduction +  
NYp  
slow sync  
Combines fill flash with slow shutter  
Np Fill flash + slow sync speeds to capture details of poorly-lit  
backgrounds.  
Combines rear-curtain sync (see below)  
with slow shutter speeds to capture  
poorly-lit background details.  
Rear curtain +  
slow sync  
Nr  
While in other modes the flash fires as the  
shutter opens, in rear-curtain sync the  
flash fires just before the shutter closes,  
creating streams of light that appear to fol-  
low moving light sources.  
Nq Rear-curtain sync  
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Choosing a Flash Mode  
1 Display the flash mode options.  
Press the multi selector down to dis-  
play a list of flash modes. The modes  
available depend on the exposure  
mode (0 44).  
h
P, A  
Fill flash  
N
Fill flash  
N
NY Red-eye reduction  
NY Red-eye reduction  
Red-eye reduction +  
slow sync  
NYp  
S, M  
N
Fill flash  
Np Slow sync  
NY Red-eye reduction  
Nr Rear curtain + slow sync  
Nq Rear-curtain sync  
2 Select a flash mode.  
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Use the multi selector to highlight a  
flash mode (0 39) and press J to  
select.  
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Lowering the Built-in Flash  
A
To save power when the flash is not in use,  
press it gently downward until the latch  
clicks into place. Do not use force. Failure to  
observe this precaution could result in prod-  
uct malfunction.  
Using the Built-in Flash  
A
The built-in flash can be used in still image mode only. If the flash is  
fired multiple times in quick succession, the flash and shutter may be  
temporarily disabled to protect the flash. Shooting can be resumed  
after a brief pause.  
Objects close to the camera may be overexposed in photographs taken  
with the flash at high ISO sensitivities.  
To avoid vignetting, remove lens hoods and shoot at ranges of at least  
0.6 m (2 ft). Some lenses may cause vignetting at greater distances or  
obstruct the red-eye reduction lamp, interfering with red-eye reduc-  
tion; for more information, visit a Nikon website. The following illustra-  
tions show the effect of vignetting caused by shadows cast by the lens  
when the built-in flash is used.  
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Shadow  
See Also  
Shadow  
A
For information on adjusting the flash level, see “Flash Compensation”  
(0 45).  
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Using the Menus  
U
Most shooting, playback, and setup  
options can be accessed from the camera  
menus. To view the menus, press the  
G button.  
G button  
Tabs  
Choose from the following menus:  
K Playback menu (0 44)  
B Setup menu (0 46)  
C y 1 z Shooting menu (0 44)  
Menu options  
Options in current menu.  
U
Slider shows position in current  
menu.  
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❚❚ Using the Menus  
Use the multi selector to navigate the  
menus.  
Multi selector  
1 Press 1 or 3 to select the tab then press 2 to display menu  
items.  
2 Highlight menu item and press 2 to display options.  
U
3 Highlight desired option and press J to select.  
Note: The items listed may vary with camera settings. Items dis-  
played in gray are not currently available (0 32).  
To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shut-  
ter-release button halfway (0 9).  
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❚❚ Playback Menu Options  
Delete  
Delete multiple images.  
Slide show  
View movies and photos in a slide show.  
Rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display  
during playback.  
Rotate tall  
DPOF print order Create digital “print orders.  
Protect  
Rating  
Protect pictures from accidental deletion.  
Rate pictures.  
Brighten shadows in dark or back-lit photos, creating a  
retouched copy that is saved separately from the  
unmodified original.  
D-Lighting  
Resize  
Crop  
Create small copies of selected pictures.  
Create cropped copies of selected pictures.  
Create copies of movies from which unwanted footage  
has been trimmed.  
Edit movie  
❚❚ Shooting Menu Options  
Reset shooting  
options  
Reset shooting options to default values.  
U
Choose how the camera sets shutter speed and aper-  
ture.  
Exposure mode  
Image quality  
Image size  
Choose a file format and compression ratio.  
Choose a size for new photos.  
Continuous  
Frame rate  
Take photos one at a time or in a burst.  
Choose a frame rate for slow-motion movies (0 24).  
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Movie settings  
Metering  
Choose HD movie frame size and frame rate (0 21).  
Choose how the camera meters exposure.  
Adjust settings for different types of lighting.  
Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.  
White balance  
ISO sensitivity  
Picture Control  
Choose how the camera processes pictures.  
Custom Picture  
Control  
Create custom Picture Controls.  
Color space  
Choose a color space for new pictures.  
Active D-Lighting Avoid loss of detail in highlights and shadows.  
Long exposure NR Reduce noise in long time-exposures.  
High ISO noise  
reduction  
Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities.  
Fade in/fade out Shoot HD movies with fade in/fade out effects.  
Movie sound  
options  
Choose sound recording options.  
Interval timer  
shooting  
Take photos at a pre-selected interval.  
Vibration reduction Adjust settings for lenses with vibration reduction.  
Focus mode  
Choose how the camera focuses.  
Choose how the focus area is selected.  
Turn face-priority AF on or off.  
U
AF-area mode  
Face-priority AF  
Built-in AF assist Control the built-in AF-assist illuminator.  
Flash  
Control flash output.  
compensation  
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❚❚ Setup Menu Options  
Reset setup options  
Format memory card  
Reset setup menu options to default values.  
Format the memory card.  
Allow the shutter to be released when no memory  
card is inserted in the camera.  
Slot empty release lock  
Welcome screen  
Monitor brightness  
Grid display  
Display a welcome message at startup.  
Adjust monitor brightness.  
Display a framing grid.  
Sound settings  
Auto power off  
Choose the sounds made during shooting.  
Choose the auto power off delay.  
Choose how long the camera waits for a signal  
from a remote control.  
Remote on duration  
Assign AE/AF-L button Choose the role played by the 1 (A) button.  
Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter-  
Shutter button AE lock  
release button is pressed halfway.  
Choose whether remote controls for HDMI-CEC  
HDMI device control  
devices to which the camera is connected can be  
used to operate the camera.  
Flicker reduction  
Reset file numbering  
Time zone and date  
Language  
Reduce flicker or banding.  
U
Reset file numbering.  
Set the camera clock.  
Choose a language for the camera displays.  
Record camera orientation with pictures.  
Auto image rotation  
Check and optimize the camera image sensor and  
image processors.  
Pixel mapping  
Firmware version  
Display the current firmware version.  
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Technical Notes  
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Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories,  
cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error mes-  
sage is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera.  
Optional Accessories  
At the time of writing, the following accessories were available  
for your camera.  
Lenses  
1 mount lenses  
Mount  
Mount Adapter FT1  
Adapter  
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Power sources  
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20  
71): Additional EN-EL20  
batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-  
authorized service representatives.  
Battery Charger MH-27 (0 71): Recharge EN-EL20 batteries.  
Power Connector EP-5C, AC Adapter EH-5b: These accessories can  
be used to power the camera for extended periods  
(EH-5a and EH-5 AC adapters can also be used). An EP-5C  
power connector is required to connect the camera to  
the EH-5b, EH-5a, or EH-5; see page 51 for details.  
Remote  
controls  
Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (0 36): 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 ii for the latest information on supported  
operating systems. At default settings, Nikon Message Cen-  
ter 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 con-  
nected to the Internet. A message is automatically displayed  
when an update is found.  
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Body caps  
Body Cap BF-N1000: The body cap keeps the dust shield free  
of dust when a lens is not in place.  
Tripod  
adapters  
Tripod Adapter TA-N100: Prevents large lenses from coming  
into contact with the tripod head when the camera is  
mounted on a tripod.  
Attaching the TA-N100  
1 Attach the TA-N100 to the camera.  
After turning the camera off, insert the TA-N100 in the  
camera tripod mount (q) and, keeping the projection on  
the TA-N100 aligned with the front of the camera, rotate  
the screw in the direction shown (w) to fasten the  
TA-N100 in place.  
2 Attach a tripod.  
Attach a tripod (available separately from third-party  
suppliers) to the TA-N100 (e). Hold the camera while fas-  
tening the tripod to ensure that the tripod is securely  
attached.  
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Approved Memory Cards  
The following cards have been tested and approved for use in  
the camera. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recom-  
mended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly  
when cards with slower write speeds are used.  
SD cards  
SDHC cards 2  
SDXC cards 3  
SanDisk  
Toshiba  
64 GB  
2 GB 1 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB  
Panasonic  
Lexar Media  
Platinum II  
Professional  
Full-HD Video  
48 GB, 64 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB  
1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be  
used support 2 GB cards.  
2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be  
used are SDHC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-1.  
3 Check that any card readers or other devices with  
which the card will be used are SDXC-compliant.  
The camera supports UHS-1.  
Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the above  
cards, please contact the manufacturer.  
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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-5C power connector.  
Be sure to insert the connector in the  
orientation shown, using the connec-  
tor to keep the orange battery latch  
pressed to one side. The latch locks  
the connector in place when the con-  
nector is fully inserted.  
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3 Close the battery-chamber cover.  
Position the power connector cable so  
that it passes through the power con-  
nector slot and close the battery-  
chamber cover.  
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4 Connect the AC adapter.  
Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC  
adapter (e) and the EP-5C power cable to the DC socket (r).  
A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is  
powered by the AC adapter and power connector.  
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System Requirements  
The system requirements for the Short Movie Creator are:  
Windows  
CPU  
OS  
2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better  
Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Pre-  
mium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1), Win-  
dows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/  
Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edi-  
tion/Professional (Service Pack 3). All installed programs run as  
32-bit applications in 64-bit editions of Windows 7 and Win-  
dows Vista.  
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  
OS  
RAM  
2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better  
Mac OS X version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, or 10.7.2  
1 GB or more  
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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 54).  
Supported Operating Systems  
A
See the websites listed on page ii for the latest information on sup-  
ported operating systems.  
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The system requirements for the ViewNX 2 are:  
Windows  
Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core  
series, 1.6 GHz or better  
CPU  
OS  
H.264 movies (playback): 3.0 GHz or better Pentium D  
H.264 movies (editing): 2.6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo  
Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home  
Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (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  
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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, 10.6.8, or 10.7.2  
512 MB or more (2 GB or more recommended)  
A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB  
or more recommended)  
OS  
RAM  
Hard-disk space  
Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more (1280 × 1024  
pixels (SXGA) or more recommended)  
Monitor  
Color: 24-bit color (millions of colors) or more  
Motion Snapshots  
A
ViewNX 2 is required to view Motion Snapshots on a computer.  
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Storage and Cleaning  
Storage  
If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove  
the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover  
in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry,  
well-ventilated area. Do not store your camera with naphtha or  
camphor moth balls or in locations that:  
are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%  
are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic  
fields, such as televisions or radios  
are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below –10 °C  
(14 °F)  
Cleaning  
Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with  
a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or sea-  
side, wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in  
distilled water and dry thoroughly. Important: Dust or other  
Camera body  
foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not cov-  
ered under warranty.  
Lenses are easily damaged. Remove dust and lint with a  
blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to  
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Lens  
prevent the discharge of liquid. To remove fingerprints and  
other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft  
cloth and clean with care.  
Remove dust and lint with a blower. When removing finger-  
prints and other stains, wipe the surface lightly with a soft  
cloth or chamois leather. Do not apply pressure, as this  
could result in damage or malfunction.  
Monitor  
The dust shield is easily damaged. Remove dust and lint  
with a blower.  
Dust shield  
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.  
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Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions  
Do not drop: The product may malfunc- Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun: Do  
tion if subjected to strong shocks or not leave the lens pointed at the sun  
vibration.  
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 pho-  
tographs.  
Keep dry: This product is not water-  
proof, and may malfunction if  
immersed in water or exposed to  
high levels of humidity. Rusting of  
the internal mechanism can cause Keep the lens mount covered: Be sure to  
irreparable damage.  
attach the body cap if the camera is  
without a lens.  
Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sud-  
den changes in temperature, such as Do not touch the dust shield: The dust  
those that occur when entering or shield covering the image sensor is  
leaving a heated building on a cold easily damaged. Under no circum-  
day, can cause condensation inside stances should you exert pressure on  
the device. To prevent condensation, the shield or poke it with cleaning  
place the device in a carrying case or tools. These actions could scratch or  
plastic bag before exposing it to sud- otherwise damage the shield.  
den changes in temperature.  
Turn the product off before removing or dis-  
Keep away from strong magnetic fields: Do connecting the power source: Do not  
not use or store this device in the unplug the product or remove the  
vicinity of equipment that generates battery while the product is on or  
strong electromagnetic radiation or while images are being recorded or  
magnetic fields. Strong static charges deleted. Forcibly cutting power in  
or the magnetic fields produced by these circumstances could result in  
equipment such as radio transmitters loss of data or in damage to product  
could interfere with the displays, memory or internal circuitry. To pre-  
damage data stored on the memory vent an accidental interruption of  
card, or affect the product’s internal power, avoid carrying the product  
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circuitry.  
from one location to another while  
the AC adapter is connected.  
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Cleaning: When cleaning the camera Notes on the monitor: The monitor is  
body, use a blower to gently remove constructed with extremely high pre-  
dust and lint, then wipe gently with a cision; at least 99.99% of pixels are  
soft, dry cloth. After using the camera effective, with no more than 0.01%  
at the beach or seaside, wipe off any being missing or defective. Hence  
sand or salt using a cloth lightly while these displays may contain pix-  
dampened in pure water and then els that are always lit (white, red, blue,  
dry the camera thoroughly.  
or green) or always off (black), this is  
not a malfunction and has no effect  
on images recorded with the device.  
Lenses are easily damaged. Dust and  
lint should be gently removed with a  
blower. When using an aerosol Images in the monitor may be diffi-  
blower, keep the can vertical to pre- cult to see in a bright light.  
vent discharge of liquid. To remove  
Do not apply pressure to the display,  
fingerprints and other stains, apply a  
as this could cause damage or mal-  
small amount of lens cleaner to a soft  
function. Dust or lint on the displays  
cloth and wipe the lens carefully.  
can be removed with a blower. Stains  
Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, can be removed by wiping lightly  
store the camera in a dry, well-venti- with a soft cloth or chamois leather.  
lated area. If you are using an AC Should the monitor break, care  
adapter, unplug the adapter to pre- should be taken to avoid injury from  
vent fire. If the product will not be broken glass and to prevent liquid  
used for an extended period, remove crystal from the display touching the  
the battery to prevent leakage and skin or entering the eyes and mouth.  
store the camera in a plastic bag con-  
Moiré: Moiré is an interference pattern  
taining a desiccant. Do not, however,  
created by the interaction of an  
store the camera case in a plastic bag,  
image containing a regular, repeating  
as this may cause the material to  
grid, such as the pattern of weave in  
deteriorate. Note that desiccant grad-  
cloth or windows in a building, with  
ually loses its capacity to absorb  
the camera image sensor grid. In  
moisture and should be replaced at  
some cases, it may appear in the form  
regular intervals.  
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of lines. If you notice moiré in your  
To prevent mold or mildew, take the photographs, try changing the dis-  
camera out of storage at least once a tance to the subject, zooming in and  
month. Turn the camera on and out, or changing the angle between  
release the shutter a few times before the subject and the camera.  
putting it away.  
Store the battery in a cool, dry place.  
Replace the terminal cover before  
putting the battery away.  
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Lines: Noise in the form of lines may in The internal temperature of the bat-  
rare cases appear in pictures of tery may rise while the battery is in  
extremely bright or backlit subjects.  
use. Attempting to charge the bat-  
tery while the internal temperature  
is elevated will impair battery per-  
formance, and the battery may not  
charge or charge only partially. Wait  
for the battery to cool before charg-  
ing.  
Continuing to charge the battery  
after it is fully charged can impair  
battery performance.  
A marked drop in the time a fully  
charged battery retains its charge  
when used at room temperature  
indicates that it requires replace-  
ment. Purchase a new EN-EL20 bat-  
tery.  
Charge the battery before use.  
When taking photographs on  
important occasions, ready a spare  
EN-EL20 battery and keep it fully  
charged. Depending on your loca-  
tion, it may be difficult to purchase  
replacement 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.  
B at te r i es: 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 replac-  
ing the battery.  
Remove the battery from the cam-  
era 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 storing  
it in a location with an ambient tem-  
perature of 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F;  
avoid hot or extremely cold loca-  
tions). Repeat this process at least  
once every six months.  
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Turning the camera on and off  
repeatedly when the battery is fully  
discharged will shorten battery life.  
Batteries that have been fully dis-  
charged must be charged before  
use.  
Used batteries are  
a
valuable  
resource; recycle in accord with local  
regulations.  
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Do not use the battery at ambient Memory Cards  
temperatures below 0°C/32°F or The camera stores pictures on  
above 40 °C/104 °F; failure to Secure Digital (SD), SDHC, and SDXC  
observe this precaution could dam- memory cards (available separately;  
age the battery or impair its perfor- 0 50).  
mance. Capacity may be reduced Memory cards may be hot after use.  
and charging times may increase at Observe due caution when remov-  
battery temperatures from 0°C/32°F ing memory cards from the camera.  
to 10°C/50°F and from 45°C/113°F Do not remove memory cards from  
to 60°C/140°F; the battery will not the camera, turn the camera off, or  
charge if its temperature is below remove or disconnect the power  
0°C/32°F or above 60°C/140°F.  
source during formatting or while  
data are being recorded, deleted, or  
copied to a computer. Failure to  
observe these precautions could  
result in loss of data or in damage to  
the camera or card.  
Do not touch the card terminals  
with your fingers or metal objects.  
Do not bend, drop, or subject to  
strong physical shocks.  
The battery charger: Charge the battery  
at ambient temperatures between  
5°C/41°F and 35°C/95°F. If the CHARGE  
lamp flickers during charging, cease  
use immediately and take battery  
and charger to your retailer or a  
Nikon-authorized service representa-  
tive.  
Do not move the charger or touch the  
battery during charging. Failure to  
observe this precaution could in very  
rare instances result in the charger  
showing that charging is complete  
when the battery is only partially  
charged. Remove and reinsert the  
battery to begin charging again.  
Do not apply force to the card cas-  
ing. Failure to observe this precau-  
tion could damage the card.  
Do not expose to water, heat, high  
levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.  
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Use the charger with compatible bat-  
teries only. Unplug when not in use.  
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Servicing the Camera and Accessories  
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The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon  
recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or  
Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years,  
and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees  
apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particu-  
larly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accesso-  
ries regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash  
units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.  
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Troubleshooting  
If the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of com-  
mon problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon repre-  
sentative.  
Display  
The monitor is off:  
The camera is off or the battery is exhausted.  
The monitor has turned off automatically to save power. The monitor  
can be reactivated by operating buttons or the mode dial.  
The camera is connected to a computer or television.  
The monitor turns off without warning:  
The battery is low.  
The monitor has turned off automatically to save power. The monitor  
can be reactivated by operating buttons or the mode dial.  
The camera’s internal temperature is high. Wait for the camera to cool  
before turning it on again.  
Indicators are not displayed: Press the $ button (0 6).  
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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.  
The memory card is locked or full.  
The flash is charging.  
The camera is not in focus.  
You are currently filming a slow motion movie.  
Continuous is selected in still image mode but only one picture is taken when the  
shutter-release button is pressed: Continuous shooting is not available if the  
flash is raised in Continuous mode (0 12). Pictures can be taken in con-  
tinuous mode if Electronic (Hi) is selected, but the flash will not fire.  
No photo taken when remote control shutter-release button is pressed:  
Replace battery in remote control.  
Choose a remote control mode.  
The remote control standby timer has expired (0 46).  
The remote is not pointed at the camera or the infrared receiver is not  
visible.  
The remote is too far from the camera (0 37).  
Bright light is interfering with remote.  
Smudges appear in photographs: Clean the front and rear lens elements or the  
dust shield (0 55).  
Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the displays: Choose a Flicker reduc-  
tion setting that matches the local AC power supply (0 46).  
Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available in particular  
shooting or exposure modes (0 32).  
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Movies  
Cannot record movies: The movie-record button can not be used to record  
movies in still image, Smart Photo Selector, or Motion Snapshot mode.  
No sound is recorded for movies:  
Microphone off is selected for Movie sound options > Microphone  
(0 45).  
Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion movies (0 24) or Motion  
Snapshots (0 28).  
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Playback  
“Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation:  
Select On for Rotate tall (0 44).  
The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off (0 46).  
Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken.  
Photo is displayed in image review.  
Cannot hear movie sound:  
Press W up to raise the volume. If the camera is connected to a televi-  
sion, use the controls for the TV to adjust the volume.  
Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion movies (0 24) or Motion  
Snapshots (0 30).  
Cannot delete images:  
Remove protection from the files before deletion.  
The memory card is locked.  
Miscellaneous  
The camera is unresponsive: In extremely rare instances, the display may not  
respond as expected and the camera may stop functioning. In most  
cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge.  
Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, taking care to avoid  
burns, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter  
(available separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn  
the camera on again. If the problem persists after the battery has been  
removed and replaced, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service  
representative.  
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The date of recording is not correct: Set the camera clock.  
Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available at particular  
settings (0 32) or when a memory card is inserted (0 43).  
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Error Messages  
This section lists the error messages that appear in the display.  
Message  
Solution  
A lens with a retractable lens barrel button is  
Rotate the zoom ring to attached with the lens barrel retracted. Press  
extend the lens.  
the retractable lens barrel button and rotate  
the zoom ring to extend the lens.  
Check lens. Pictures can  
only be taken when a lens Attach a lens.  
is attached.  
Start-up error. Turn the  
camera off and then on  
again.  
Turn the camera off, remove and replace the  
battery, and then turn the camera on.  
The clock has been reset. Set the camera clock.  
Turn the camera off and confirm that the  
card is correctly inserted.  
No memory card.  
Use an approved card (0 50).  
This memory card cannot  
be used. Card may be  
damaged; insert a  
different card.  
Format the card (0 5). If the problem per-  
sists, the card may be damaged. Contact a  
Nikon-authorized service representative.  
Insert a new memory card.  
This memory card is not  
formatted. Format the  
memory card?  
Select Yes to format the card, or turn the  
camera off and insert another memory card.  
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Memory card is locked  
(write protected).  
Turn the camera off and slide the card write-  
protect switch to the “write” position.  
You may be able to record additional  
images if you reduce image quality or size.  
Delete unwanted images.  
Memory card is full.  
Insert another memory card.  
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Message  
Solution  
If the current folder is numbered 999 and  
contains either 999 photographs or a photo-  
graph numbered 9999, the shutter-release  
Cannot create additional button will be disabled and no further pho-  
folders on memory card. tographs can be taken. Choose Yes for Reset  
file numbering (0 46) and then either for-  
mat the current memory card (0 5) or insert  
a new memory card.  
The movie-record button The movie-record button can not be used in  
can not be used in this  
mode.  
Smart Photo Selector, still image, or Motion  
Snapshot mode.  
Stills can not be taken  
when slow motion is  
selected.  
The shutter-release button can not be used  
to take photographs while a slow-motion  
movie is being recorded (0 23).  
Lower ISO sensitivity.  
Hi  
Choose a faster shutter speed or smaller  
aperture (higher f-number).  
Raise ISO sensitivity.  
Use the built-in flash.  
Choose a slower shutter speed or larger  
aperture (lower f-number).  
Lo  
The camera’s internal  
temperature is high. The Wait for the camera to cool.  
camera will now turn off.  
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Memory card contains no To view pictures, insert a memory card con-  
images.  
taining images.  
The file has been created or modified on a  
computer or different make of camera, or is  
corrupt.  
Cannot display this file.  
Cannot select this file.  
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Specifications  
Nikon 1 J1 Digital Camera  
Type  
Type  
Lens mount  
Digital camera with interchangeable lenses  
Nikon 1 mount  
Effective angle of view Approx. 2.7× lens focal length (35 mm format  
equivalent); Nikon CX format  
Effective pixels  
10.1 million  
Image sensor  
Image sensor  
13.2 mm × 8.8 mm CMOS sensor  
Storage  
Image size (pixels)  
Still images (still image and Smart Photo Selector modes,  
aspect ratio 3 : 2)  
3,872 × 2,592  
2,896 × 1,944  
1,936 × 1,296  
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  
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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  
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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  
Speed  
Electronic shutter  
1
1
/
16,000–30 s in steps of  
optional ML-L3 remote control)  
Synchronizes with shutter at X=1  
60 s or slower  
/
3 EV; Bulb; Time (requires  
Flash sync speed  
/
Release  
Mode  
Single frame, continuous, Electronic (Hi)  
Self-timer, delayed remote, quick-response  
remote, interval timer shooting  
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-  
1
sure mode, shutter speed  
/
250 s or faster, and  
other settings at default values)  
Self-timer  
2 s, 5 s, 10 s  
Remote control modes Delayed remote (2 s); quick-response remote  
Exposure  
Metering  
Metering method  
TTL metering using image sensor  
Matrix  
Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of  
frame  
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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  
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Focus  
Autofocus  
Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-  
detect AF); AF-assist illuminator  
Autofocus (AF): Single AF (AF-S); continuous AF  
(AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); full-  
time AF (AF-F)  
Lens servo  
Manual focus (MF)  
AF-area mode  
Focus area  
Single-point, auto-area, subject tracking  
Single-point AF: 135 focus areas; the center 73  
areas support phase-detection AF  
Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas  
Focus lock  
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release  
button halfway (single AF) or by pressing A (AE-  
L/AF-L) button  
Face-priority AF  
On, off  
Flash  
Built-in flash  
Guide Number (GN)  
Control  
Raised by sliding flash pop-up control  
Approx. 5/16 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)  
i-TTL flash control using image sensor available  
Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync  
with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear  
curtain with slow sync  
Mode  
Flash compensation  
Flash-ready indicator  
–3–+1 EV in increments of 1  
3 EV  
/
Lights when built-in flash unit is fully charged  
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White balance  
Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight,  
flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except  
preset manual with fine tuning  
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Movie  
Metering  
Metering method  
TTL metering using image sensor  
Matrix  
Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of  
frame  
Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected  
focus area  
Frame size (pixels)/  
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)  
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 stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable  
* Sensor output is about 60 fps.  
Monitor  
7.5 cm/3-in., approx. 460k-dot, TFT LCD with  
brightness adjustment  
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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  
HDMI output  
Type C mini-pin HDMI connector  
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Supported languages  
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional),  
Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French,  
German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian,  
Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portu-  
guese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish,  
Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian  
Power source  
Battery  
AC adapter  
One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL20 battery  
EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5C power connec-  
tor (available separately)  
1
Tripod socket  
/
4-in. (ISO 1222)  
Dimensions/weight  
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 106.0 × 61.0 × 29.8 mm/  
4.2 × 2.4 × 1.2 in., excluding projections  
Weight  
Approx. 277 g/9.8 oz with battery and memory  
card but without body cap; approx. 234 g/8.3 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.  
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MH-27 battery charger  
Rated input  
AC 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz, 0.2 A  
Rated output  
DC 8.4 V/0.6 A  
Supported batteries  
Charging time  
Nikon EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion batteries  
Approx. 2 hours at an ambient temperature of  
25 °C/77 °F when no charge remains  
Operating temperature 0–40 °C/+32–104 °F  
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 67.0 × 28.0 × 94.0 mm/2.6 × 1.1 × 3.7 in.,  
excluding plug adapter  
Weight  
Approx. 83 g/2.9 oz, excluding plug adapter  
EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion battery  
Type  
Rated capacity  
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  
7.2 V, 1,020 mAh  
Operating temperature 0–40 °C/+32–104 °F  
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 30.7 × 50.0 × 14.0 mm/1.2 × 2.0 × 0.6 in.  
Weight  
Approx. 41 g/1.4 oz, excluding terminal cover  
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1 NIKKOR VR 10–30 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.  
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.  
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HDMI, the  
logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade  
names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with  
your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec-  
tive holders.  
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Battery Life  
The number of shots that can be taken with fully-charged batter-  
ies varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, the  
interval between shots, and the length of time menus are dis-  
played. Sample figures for EN-EL20 (1020 mAh) batteries are  
given below.  
Still images: Approximately 230  
Movies: Approximately 70 minutes of HD footage at 1080/60i  
Values for still images measured at 25 °C/77 °F with a fully-  
charged EN-EL20 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  
with the flash fired with every other shot and 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 vibration reduction mode with VR lenses  
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To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon  
EN-EL20 batteries:  
Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce  
battery performance.  
Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose  
their charge if left unused.  
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Index  
Best shot ....................................... 16, 19  
Body cap ..........................................2, 49  
Buffering ....................................... 17, 29  
Built-in Flash ....................................... 39  
Symbols  
C (Still image mode) ......................... 7  
y (Smart Photo Selector mode) .16  
1 (Movie mode) ................................21  
z (Motion Snapshot mode) ..........28  
h (Scene auto selector) .................. 7  
c (Portrait) ........................................... 7  
d (Landscape) ..................................... 7  
e (Close up) ......................................... 7  
f (Night portrait) .............................. 7  
Z (Auto) ................................................ 7  
G (menu) button ........................42  
K (playback) button .......... 14, 19, 31  
O (delete) button .........15, 20, 27, 31  
$ (display) button ........................ 6  
& (feature) button .............. 12, 23, 30  
J (OK) button ..................3, 19, 26, 31  
E (self-timer) ......................................36  
W (playback zoom/thumbnail)  
control ..........................................14, 26  
" (delayed remote) .......................36  
# (quick response remote) .............36  
8 (single frame) ................................12  
s (continuous) ..................................12  
r (electronic (Hi)) .........................12  
Y (red-eye reduction) ....................39  
p (slow sync) ....................................39  
q (rear curtain sync) .......................39  
N (flash-ready indicator) .................39  
C
Capture NX 2 ...................................... 48  
Continuous ......................................... 12  
D
Delayed remote ................................. 36  
Delete ............................... 15, 20, 27, 31  
Detailed display ............................... 4, 6  
Detailed photo information .............6  
Dust shield ......................................2, 55  
E
Electronic (Hi) ..................................... 12  
F
Face-priority AF ................................. 10  
Fill flash ................................................. 39  
Flash ....................................................... 39  
Flash mode .......................................... 40  
Flash-ready indicator ....................... 39  
Flicker reduction ............................... 23  
Focus area ...............................................9  
Format .....................................................5  
Format memory card ..........................5  
Full-frame playback ............ 14, 19, 31  
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A
Grid display ............................................6  
AC adapter ....................................48, 51  
Accessories ..........................................47  
Auto power off ...................................11  
Automatic scene selection .............. 7  
Available settings ..............................32  
H
HD Movies .................................... 21, 23  
I
Infrared receiver ............................2, 37  
B
L
Background track ..............................31  
Battery ........................................5, 48, 71  
Landscape ..............................................7  
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Lens ...................................10, 11, 47, 72  
Short Movie Creator ......................... 53  
Shutter-release button .........9, 17, 29  
Simplified display .................................6  
Slow motion ........................................ 24  
Slow sync ............................................. 39  
Smart Photo Selector mode .......... 16  
Software ........................................ 48, 53  
Still image mode ..................................7  
System requirements ...................... 53  
M
Memory buffer ..................................... 9  
Memory card .................................. 5, 50  
Microphone .........................................22  
Mode dial ............................................... 3  
Monitor ...............................................4, 6  
Motion Snapshot mode ..................28  
Movie mode ........................................21  
Movie type ...........................................23  
Movie-record button ................22, 25  
Movies ...................................................21  
Multi selector ................................. 3, 43  
T
Temperature warnings ......................ix  
Theme ................................................... 30  
Tripod mounting spacer .......... 38, 49  
N
V
Night portrait ........................................ 7  
ViewNX 2 .............................................. 54  
Volume .................................................. 26  
P
Z
Playback ...........................14, 19, 26, 31  
Playback menu ...................................44  
Portrait .................................................... 7  
Power connector ........................48, 51  
Power switch ......................................... 5  
Press the shutter-release button all  
the way down ..................................... 9  
Press the shutter-release button  
Zoom ring ............................................ 11  
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halfway .................................... 9, 17, 29  
Q
Quick response remote ...................36  
R
Rear-curtain sync ...............................39  
Red-eye reduction ............................39  
Remote control ...........................36, 48  
Retractable lens barrel button .....10  
S
Scene auto selector ............................ 7  
SD card ............................................. 5, 50  
Self-timer ..............................................36  
Setup menu .........................................46  
Shooting menu ..................................44  
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