Nikon Camcorder 1V1 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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First Steps  
Nikon  
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V1 Digital Camera with Support for  
Attach the camera strap.  
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Interchangeable Lenses  
Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets.  
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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V1, 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  
Insert the battery and memory card.  
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“Digitutor, series of “watch-and-learnmanuals in  
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Check to be sure the battery and card are in the correct orientat  
movie form, is available from the following website:  
Printed in China  
SB1F01(11)  
Rear  
The orange  
6MVA0911-01  
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un  
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battery latch  
locks the  
battery in  
up your camera.  
place when the  
battery is fully  
inserted.  
Before You Begin  
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Unpack the camera.  
Confirm that the package contains the following items:  
BS-N1000 multi  
accessory port cover  
Taking Photographs  
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BF-N1000 body cap  
Nikon 1 V1 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 V1) 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  
symbols 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  
available from the following website:  
Life-Long Learning  
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As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing  
product support and education, continually-updated information is  
available 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  
information, visit http://imaging.nikon.com/  
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: Cautions” (0 53).  
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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 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.  
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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.  
Do not look at the sun through the view-  
finder. Viewing the sun or other  
strong light source through the view-  
finder could cause permanent visual  
impairment.  
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Using the viewfinder diopter control:  
When operating the viewfinder  
diopter control with your eye to the  
viewfinder, care should be taken not  
to put your finger in your eye acci-  
dentally.  
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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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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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  
a flash close to the subject’s eyes  
could cause temporary visual impair-  
ment. Particular care should be  
observed when photographing  
infants, when the flash should be no  
less than one meter (39 in.) from the  
subject.  
When the battery is not in use,  
attach the terminal cover and store  
in a cool, dry place.  
The battery may be hot immedi-  
ately after use or when the product  
has been used on battery power for  
an extended period. Before remov-  
ing the battery turn the camera off  
and allow the battery to cool.  
Discontinue use immediately  
should you notice any changes in  
the battery, such as discoloration or  
deformation.  
Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should  
the displays break, care should be  
taken to avoid injury due to broken  
glass and to prevent the liquid crystal  
from the displays touching the skin or  
entering the eyes or mouth.  
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Observe proper precautions when handling  
ba tteries. Batteries may leak or  
explode if improperly handled.  
Observe the following precautions  
when handling batteries for use in  
this product:  
Use only batteries approved for use  
in this equipment.  
Do not short or disassemble the  
battery.  
Be sure the product is off before  
replacing the battery. If you are  
using an AC adapter, be sure it is  
unplugged.  
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Observe proper precautions when handling  
the charger:  
Keep dry. Failure to observe this  
precaution could result in fire or  
electric shock.  
Do not short the charger terminals.  
Failure to observe this precaution  
could result in overheating and  
damage to the charger.  
Dust on or near the metal parts of  
the plug should be removed with a  
dry cloth. Continued use could  
result in fire.  
Use appropriate cables. When connect-  
ing cables to the input and output  
jacks, use only the cables provided or  
sold by Nikon for the purpose to  
maintain compliance with product  
regulations.  
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CD-ROMs: CD-ROMs containing soft-  
ware or manuals should not be  
played back on audio CD equipment.  
Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD  
player could cause hearing loss or  
damage the equipment.  
Do not handle the power cable or  
go near the charger during thunder-  
storms. Failure to observe this pre-  
caution could result in electric  
shock.  
Do not damage, modify, or forcibly  
tug or bend the power cable. Do not  
place it under heavy objects or  
expose it to heat or flame. Should  
the insulation be damaged and the  
wires become exposed, take the  
power cable to a Nikon-authorized  
service representative for inspec-  
tion. Failure to observe this precau-  
tion could result in fire or electric  
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.  
Power Cable  
At voltages over AC 125 V (U.S.A. only): The power cable must be rated for the volt-  
age in use, be at least AWG no. 18 gauge, and have SVG insulation or better  
with a NEMA 6P-15 plug rated for AC 250 V 15 A.  
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  
harmful interference to radio commu-  
operate the equipment.  
nications. However, there is no guar-  
Interface Cables  
antee that interference will not occur  
Use the interface cables sold or pro-  
in a particular installation. If this  
vided by Nikon for your equipment.  
equipment does cause harmful inter-  
Using other interface cables may  
ference to radio or television recep-  
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of  
the FCC rules.  
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.  
Notice for Customers in the State of  
California  
WARNING: Handling the cord on this  
product may expose you to lead, a  
chemical known to the State of Cali-  
fornia to cause birth defects or other  
reproductive harm. Wash hands after  
handling.  
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.  
Consult the dealer or an experi-  
enced radio/television technician  
for help.  
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road,  
Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.  
Tel.: 631-547-4200  
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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 or optional flash  
units, 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 Mounting mark  
11 Eyelet for camera strap  
2 AF-assist illuminator  
12 Connector cover  
Self-timer lamp ...................................35 13 Lens release button  
Red-eye reduction lamp 14 Lens mount  
3 Shutter-release button..10, 17, 24, 31 15 Body cap  
4 Movie-record button ............13, 23, 26 16 Multi accessory port cover  
5 Speaker .................................................27 17 Multi accessory port  
6 Power switch.......................................... 5 18 Connector for  
7 Power lamp ............................................ 5  
external microphone........................ 45  
8 Microphone  
19 HDMI mini-pin connector  
9 Infrared receiver (front).............. 35, 59 20 USB and A/V connector  
10 Focal plane mark (E)  
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The Camera Body (Continued)  
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Motion Snapshot mode (0 30)  
Smart Photo Selector mode (0 16)  
Still image mode (0 8)  
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Movie mode (0 22)  
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Press the multi selector up,  
down, left, or right (1,3, 4, or  
2), or rotate it as shown at  
right.  
J button  
1 Eye sensor............................................... 7 9 O (delete) button............ 15, 20, 28, 33  
2 Electronic viewfinder........................... 7 10 Infrared receiver (rear)................ 35, 59  
3 Diopter adjustment control ............... 7 11 Power connector cover  
4 & (feature) button ................13, 24, 32  
5 W (playback zoom/  
for optional power connector  
12 Battery-chamber/  
thumbnail) control............................14  
6 Mode dial  
memory card slot cover latch  
13 Battery-chamber/  
7 K (playback) button ............14, 19, 33  
memory card slot cover  
8 Multi selector.......................................39 14 Tripod socket  
J (OK) button.....................................39 15 Memory card access lamp................ 10  
A (AE-L/AF-L)  
E (exposure compensation)  
% (focus mode)  
16 G (menu) button ........................ 38  
17 $ (display) button......................... 6  
18 Monitor ............................................... 4, 6  
E (self-timer).......................................34  
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The Monitor  
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1 Shooting mode ..................................... 3 19 Exposure compensation  
2 Exposure mode ...................................40 20 Focus area.............................................10  
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3 Flexible program indicator  
21 Face-priority AF ................................11  
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4 Self-timer/remote control mode ....34 22 Microphone sensitivity ...................41  
Electronic (Hi) ....................................13 23 Time elapsed................................. 23, 26  
Continuous mode .............................40 24 Recording indicator..................... 23, 26  
5 Active D-Lighting .............................41 25 ISO sensitivity indicator.....................41  
Auto ISO sensitivity indicator  
7 White balance ...................................41 26 “K” (appears when memory remains  
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6 Picture Control ..................................41  
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8 Movie settings (HD movies) ...........41  
for over 1,000 exposures)  
27 Number of exposures remaining...... 5  
Number of shots remaining  
before memory buffer fills  
White balance recording indicator  
Card warning indicator  
Frame rate  
(slow motion movies) ....................40  
9 Image size ..........................................40  
10 Image quality ....................................40  
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11 Focus mode  
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12 AF-area mode ....................................41 28 Time available............................... 23, 26  
13 Flash compensation...........................41 29 ISO sensitivity ......................................41  
14 Flash mode...........................................41 30 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator  
15 Flash-ready indicator  
31 Aperture  
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16 Battery indicator ................................. 5 32 Shutter speed  
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17 Sound settings ..................................42 33 Metering ...............................................41  
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18 GPS connection indicator  
* 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  
H
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 42). 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  
Monitor off  
(viewfinder is not  
affected; 0 7)  
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The Electronic Viewfinder  
Use the viewfinder when bright ambient  
lighting conditions make it difficult to see  
the display in the monitor. The view-  
finder display turns on when you put  
your eye to the viewfinder and is identical  
to that shown on page 4; the monitor  
turns off automatically. Note that the  
monitor may turn off and the viewfinder  
turn on if you place your finger or other  
objects near the eye sensor; avoid cover-  
ing the sensor when using the monitor.  
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Eye sensor  
To focus the display, use the diopter  
adjustment control. When operating the  
control with your eye to the viewfinder,  
be careful not to put your finger or finger-  
nails in your eye.  
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Still Image Mode  
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Still image mode is the mode generally used for taking photos.  
Taking Photos in Still Image Mode  
1 Select still image mode.  
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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.  
Z
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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.  
z
Shutter speeds slow when lighting is  
poor; use of an optional flash unit  
(0 44) 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  
z
If the camera is unable to focus, the focus  
area will be displayed in red.  
While the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway, the display will show  
Buffer capacity  
the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory  
buffer (“r”).  
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 when the shut-  
ter-release button is pressed halfway).  
Do not eject the memory card or remove  
Access lamp  
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  
z
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).  
Exposure Mode  
A
To make adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, or other settings,  
select P Programmed auto, S Shutter-priority auto, A Aperture-pri-  
ority auto, or M Manual for Exposure mode in the shooting menu  
(0 40).  
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 retract-  
able lens barrel button and rotating the ring  
in the opposite direction. Retract the lens before removal, and be care-  
ful not to press the retractable lens barrel button while attaching 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.  
Flicker  
A
You may notice flicker or banding in the displays or in movies when  
shooting under certain types of lighting, such as fluorescent or mer-  
cury-vapor lamps. This can be reduced by choosing a Flicker reduc-  
tion option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply  
See Also  
A
The beep that sounds when the camera focuses or the electronic shut-  
ter is used can be silenced using the Sound settings option in the  
setup menu (0 42).  
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❚❚ Choosing a Shutter Type  
To choose the shutter type for still image  
mode, press & and use the multi selector  
and J button to choose from the follow-  
ing shutter types (0 40): mechanical  
(Mechanical, suited to most situations),  
electronic (Electronic, a silent shutter for  
quiet surroundings), and high-speed  
electronic (Electronic (Hi)).  
z
& button  
Electronic (Hi)  
A
Choose from frame rates of 10 fps, 30 fps, and  
60 fps (0 40). At the default setting of 10 fps,  
the camera takes pictures at about 10 frames  
per second (fps) while the shutter button is  
pressed and the camera focuses on the sub-  
ject in the center of the frame; face detection  
(0 11) is not available. The camera can  
record up to about 34 frames in a single  
burst. At frame rates of 30 and 60 fps, face  
detection is available but focus and exposure  
are fixed at the values for the first photo-  
graph in each series; the number of frames  
that can be recorded in a single burst is about  
30.  
❚❚ Recording Movies in Still Image Mode  
In still image mode, you can record mov-  
ies with sound at a frame size of 1,072 ×  
720 pixels (aspect ratio: 3 : 2). Press the  
movie-record button to start and stop  
recording (0 22); in still-image mode,  
recording will also end if the shutter-  
release button is held all the way down  
until a photograph is taken.  
Movie-record button  
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Viewing Photographs  
Press K to display your most recent pho-  
tograph full frame in the monitor (full-  
frame playback).  
z
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  
40 for slide show options.  
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Deleting Pictures  
To delete the current picture, press O. A  
confirmation dialog will be displayed;  
press O again to delete the picture and  
return to playback, or press K to exit  
without deleting the picture. Note that  
once deleted, pictures can not be recovered.  
z
O button  
Deleting Multiple Pictures  
A
The Delete option in the playback menu  
(0 40) can be used to delete selected pic-  
tures, all pictures, pictures taken on selected  
dates, or pictures previously selected as can-  
didates for deletion.  
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Smart Photo Selector Mode  
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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.  
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Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode  
1 Select Smart Photo Selector mode.  
Mode dial  
Rotate the mode dial to y.  
2 Frame the photograph.  
Holding the camera as shown on  
page 9, compose the photograph  
with your subject in the center of the  
frame.  
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3 Begin buffering photographs.  
Press the shutter-release button half-  
way to focus (0 10). An icon will be  
displayed as the camera begins  
recording images to the memory  
buffer. The camera continuously  
adjusts focus to account for changes  
in the distance to the subject in the AF  
area brackets while the shutter-  
release button is pressed halfway.  
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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 8). Movies can not be recorded,  
and pressing the movie-record button has no effect.  
The optional SB-N5 flash unit is equipped with a capture illuminator  
which lights during buffering. Buffering ends automatically and the  
capture illuminator turns off after shooting or if the shutter-release but-  
ton is kept pressed halfway for about six seconds. Buffering can be  
resumed by removing your finger from the shutter-release button and  
then pressing it halfway.  
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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  
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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 K.  
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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 photographs selected by the  
Smart Photo Selector, or press K to exit  
without 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 25) movies using the movie-record button.  
The 0 Icon  
A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.  
HD Movies  
Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.  
y
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 9, 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 8).  
See Also  
A
See page 41 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 both built-  
in and external microphones (0 45).  
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
At default settings, HD movies can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 min-  
utes in length; note that depending on memory card write speed,  
shooting may end before this length is reached (0 47).  
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 20 photographs can be taken with each  
movie shot. Please note that photographs  
can not be taken with slow-motion movies.  
y
❚❚ 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  
(0 25).  
& 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 42). 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.  
y
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 9, 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 11) 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 47).  
Exposure Mode  
A
The default exposure mode for slow-motion movie recording is  
P Programmed auto (0 40). h Scene auto selector is not available  
in slow-motion movie mode.  
See Also  
A
See page 40 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. Photographs can be  
taken immediately.  
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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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.  
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Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode  
1 Select Motion Snapshot mode.  
Mode dial  
Rotate the mode dial to z.  
2 Frame the picture.  
Holding the camera as shown on  
page 9, compose the photograph  
with your subject in the center of the  
frame.  
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3 Begin buffering.  
Press the shutter-release button half-  
way to focus (0 10). An icon will be  
displayed as the camera begins  
recording footage to the memory  
buffer.  
4 Shoot.  
Smoothly press the shutter-release  
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button the rest of the way down. The  
camera will record a photograph,  
together with about a second of  
movie footage beginning before and  
ending after the time the shutter-  
release button was pressed. Note that  
some time may be required. When  
recording is complete, the photo-  
graph will be displayed for a few sec-  
onds.  
Buffering  
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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❚❚ Choosing a Theme  
To choose the background music for the  
movie, press & and use the multi selector  
and J button to choose from Beauty,  
Waves, Relaxation, and Tenderness.  
& button  
9
Motion Snapshot Mode  
A
By default, the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropri-  
ate to the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 8). Live audio is not  
recorded. Movies can not be recorded using the movie-record button.  
The optional SB-N5 flash unit is equipped with a capture illuminator  
which lights during buffering. Buffering ends automatically and the  
capture illuminator turns off after shooting or if the shutter-release but-  
ton is kept pressed halfway for about six seconds. Buffering can be  
resumed by removing your finger from the shutter-release button and  
then pressing it halfway.  
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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  
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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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More on Photography  
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Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes  
The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 45) 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  
"
t
Quick response The shutter is released when the shutter-release but-  
#
remote  
ton on the optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed.  
Before Using the Remote Control  
A
Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plas-  
tic battery-insulator sheet.  
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  
either of the infrared receivers on the  
camera (0 2, 3) and press the ML-L3  
shutter-release button (stand at a dis-  
tance of 5 m/16 ft or less when using  
the front receiver, 1.5 m/5 ft, or less  
when using the rear receiver). 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.  
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 46).  
t
See Also  
A
See page 42 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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Menu Guide  
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 40)  
B Setup menu (0 42)  
C y 1 z Shooting menu (0 40)  
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
2
4
Select desired menu.  
Press 2 to place cursor  
in selected menu.  
3
5
U
Highlight menu item.  
Press 2 to display options.  
Note: The items listed may vary with  
camera settings. Items displayed in  
gray are not currently available.  
Highlight desired option  
and press J to select.  
To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shut-  
ter-release button halfway (0 10).  
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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  
U
Reset shooting  
Reset shooting options to default values.  
options  
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  
Shutter type  
Frame rate  
Take photos one at a time or in a burst.  
Adjust shutter settings for still image mode.  
Choose a frame rate for slow-motion movies (0 25).  
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Movie settings  
Metering  
Choose HD movie frame size and frame rate (0 22).  
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.  
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Vibration reduction Adjust settings for lenses with vibration reduction.  
AF-area mode  
Choose how the focus area is selected.  
Turn face-priority AF on or off.  
Face-priority AF  
Built-in AF assist Control the built-in AF-assist illuminator.  
Flash mode  
Choose a flash mode for optional flash units.  
Flash control  
Choose a flash control mode for optional flash units.  
Flash  
compensation  
Control the output of optional flash units.  
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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  
Display brightness  
Grid display  
Display a welcome message at startup.  
Adjust the brightness of the displays.  
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.  
Video mode  
Choose a video standard.  
U
Choose whether remote controls for HDMI-CEC  
devices to which the camera is connected can be  
used to operate the camera.  
HDMI device control  
Flicker reduction  
Reset file numbering  
Time zone and date  
Language  
Reduce flicker or banding.  
Reset file numbering.  
Set the camera clock.  
Choose a language for the camera displays.  
Record camera orientation with pictures.  
View battery status.  
Auto image rotation  
Battery info  
GPS  
Adjust settings for optional GPS units.  
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  
Red-Eye Reduction  
D
Lenses that block the subject’s view of the red-eye reduction  
lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction.  
Lens f-number  
A
The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of  
the lens.  
Mount  
Mount Adapter FT1  
Adapter  
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Flash units  
SB-N5: The SB-N5 has a Guide Number of 8.5/27.9 (m/ft, ISO  
100, 20 °C/68 °F; Guide Number at ISO 200 is 12/39.4).  
When mounted on the Nikon 1 V1, it supports i-TTL and  
manual flash control.  
Guide Number  
A
To calculate the range of the flash at full power, divide the  
Guide Number by the aperture. For example, at ISO 100 the  
SB-N5 has a Guide Number of 8.5 m or 27.9 ft (35 mm zoom  
head position); its range at an aperture of f/5.6 is 8.5÷5.6 or  
about 1.5 meters (or in feet, 27.9÷5.6=approximately 5 ft).  
For each twofold increase in ISO sensitivity, multiply the  
Guide Number by the square root of two (approximately  
1.4).  
Power sources  
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15  
69): Additional EN-EL15  
batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-  
authorized service representatives.  
Battery Charger MH-25 (0 69): Recharge EN-EL15 batteries.  
Power Connector EP-5B, AC Adapter EH-5b: These accessories  
can be used to power the camera for extended periods  
(EH-5a and EH-5 AC adapters can also be used). An EP-5B  
power connector is required to connect the camera to  
the EH-5b, EH-5a, or EH-5; see page 48 for details.  
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Remote  
controls  
Wireless Remote Control ML-L3: 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 low-pass filter  
free of dust when a lens is not in place.  
Microphones Stereo Microphone ME-1: Connect the ME-1 to the camera  
microphone jack to record stereo sound while reducing  
the noise caused by lens vibration being recorded during  
autofocus.  
GPS units  
GPS Unit GP-N100: Record latitude, longitude, altitude, and  
UTC time with pictures. The GP-N100 supports Assisted  
GPS (A-GPS or aGPS), which uses supplementary informa-  
tion for faster acquisition of GPS data.  
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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-part sup-  
pliers) to the TA-N100 (e). Hold the camera while fasten-  
ing 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.  
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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-5B power connector.  
Be sure to insert the connector in the  
orientation shown, using the connec-  
tor to keep the orange battery latch  
pressed to one side. The latch locks  
the connector in place when the con-  
nector is fully inserted.  
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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-5B 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  
Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate(ServicePack 1),  
Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/  
Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home  
Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3). All installed programs  
run as 32-bit applications in 64-bit editions of  
Windows 7 and Windows Vista.  
1.5 GB or more with at least 128 MB of video RAM (2 GB or  
more with at least 256 MB of video RAM recommended for creating HD  
movies)  
RAM  
A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB  
or more recommended)  
Hard-disk space  
Resolution: 1,024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more  
Color: 32-bit color (True Color) or more  
DirectX 9 or later and OpenGL 1.4 or later  
Monitor  
Other  
Mac OS  
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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  
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 51).  
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 (ServicePack 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  
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Mac OS  
Photos/JPEG movies: PowerPC G4 (1 GHz or better), G5,  
Intel Core, or Xeon series  
CPU  
H.264 movies (playback): PowerPC G5 Dual or Core Duo,  
2 GHz or better  
H.264 movies (editing): 2.6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo  
Mac OS X version 10.5.8, 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.  
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These elements are easily damaged. Remove dust and lint  
with a blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the can ver-  
tical to prevent the discharge of liquid. To remove finger-  
prints and other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner  
Lens,  
viewfinder  
to a soft cloth and clean with care.  
Remove dust and lint with a blower. When removing finger-  
prints and other stains, wipe the surface lightly with a soft  
cloth or chamois leather. Do not apply pressure, as this  
Monitor  
could result in damage or malfunction.  
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.  
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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 low-pass filter: The low-  
those that occur when entering or pass filter covering the image sensor  
leaving a heated building on a cold is easily damaged. Under no circum-  
day, can cause condensation inside stances should you exert pressure on  
the device. To prevent condensation, the filter, poke it with cleaning tools,  
place the device in a carrying case or or subject it to powerful air currents  
plastic bag before exposing it to sud- from a blower. These actions could  
den changes in temperature.  
scratch or otherwise damage the fil-  
ter.  
Keep away from strong magnetic fields: Do  
not use or store this device in the Turn the product off before removing or dis-  
vicinity of equipment that generates connecting the power source: Do not  
strong electromagnetic radiation or unplug the product or remove the  
magnetic fields. Strong static charges battery while the product is on or  
or the magnetic fields produced by while images are being recorded or  
equipment such as radio transmitters deleted. Forcibly cutting power in  
could interfere with the displays, these circumstances could result in  
damage data stored on the memory loss of data or in damage to product  
card, or affect the product’s internal memory or internal circuitry. To pre-  
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circuitry.  
vent an accidental interruption of  
power, avoid carrying the product  
from one location to another while  
the AC adapter is connected.  
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Cleaning: When cleaning the camera Notes on the monitor and viewfinder: These  
body, use a blower to gently remove displays are construc ted with  
dust and lint, then wipe gently with a extremely high precision; at least  
soft, dry cloth. After using the camera 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no  
at the beach or seaside, wipe off any more than 0.01% being missing or  
sand or salt using a cloth lightly defective. Hence while these displays  
dampened in pure water and then may contain pixels that are always lit  
dry the camera thoroughly.  
(white, red, blue, or green) or always  
off (black), this is not a malfunction  
and has no effect on images recorded  
with the device.  
The lens is easily damaged. Dust and  
lint should be gently removed with a  
blower. When using an aerosol  
blower, keep the can vertical to pre- Images in the monitor may be diffi-  
vent discharge of liquid. To remove cult to see in a bright light.  
fingerprints and other stains from the  
Do not apply pressure to the displays,  
lens, apply a small amount of lens  
as this could cause damage or mal-  
cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the  
function. Dust or lint on the displays  
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 or viewfinder  
adapter, unplug the adapter to prevent break, care should be taken to avoid  
fire. If the product will not be used for injury from broken glass and to pre-  
an extended period, remove the bat- vent liquid crystal from the display  
tery to prevent leakage and store the touching the skin or entering the  
camera in a plastic bag containing a eyes and mouth.  
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desiccant. Do not, however, store the  
Moiré: Moiré is an interference pattern  
camera case in a plastic bag, as this  
created by the interaction of an  
may cause the material to deteriorate.  
image containing a regular, repeating  
Note that desiccant gradually loses its  
grid, such as the pattern of weave in  
capacity to absorb moisture and  
cloth or windows in a building, with  
should be replaced at regular intervals.  
the camera image sensor grid. In  
To prevent mold or mildew, take the some cases, it may appear in the form  
camera out of storage at least once a of lines. If you notice moiré in your  
month. Turn the camera on and photographs, try changing the dis-  
release the shutter a few times before tance to the subject, zooming in and  
putting it away.  
out, or changing the angle between  
the subject and the camera.  
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-EL15 bat-  
tery.  
Charge the battery before use.  
When taking photographs on  
important occasions, ready a spare  
EN-EL15 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 t e r i e s: 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) memory cards  
observe this precaution could dam- (available separately; 0 47).  
age the battery or impair its perfor- Memory cards may be hot after use.  
mance. Capacity may be reduced Observe due caution when remov-  
and charging times may increase at ing memory cards from the camera.  
battery temperatures from 0 °C/ Turn the power off before inserting  
32 °F to 15 °C/59 °F and from 45 °C/ or removing memory cards. Do not  
113 °F to 60 °C/140 °F; the battery remove memory cards from the  
will not charge if its temperature is camera, turn the camera off, or  
below 0 °C/32 °F or above 60 °C/ remove or disconnect the power  
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.  
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.  
The battery charger: Charge the battery  
at ambient temperatures between  
5 °C/41 °F and 35 °C/95 °F. If the  
CHARGE lamp flickers (i.e., flashes  
about eight times a second) during  
charging, confirm that the tempera-  
ture is in the correct range and then  
unplug the charger and remove and  
reinsert the battery. If the problem  
persists, cease use immediately and  
take battery and charger to your  
retailer or a Nikon-authorized service  
representative.  
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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.  
The supplied power cable and AC  
wall adapter are for use with the MH-  
25 only. Use the charger with compat-  
ible batteries only. Unplug when not  
in use.  
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Image Sensor Cleaning  
A
The camera’s image sensor is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent  
moiré. Each time it is turned on or off, the camera vibrates the low-pass  
filter to remove dust (note that operating camera controls before clean-  
ing is complete interrupts this process, and that image sensor cleaning  
may be temporarily disabled if the camera is turned on and off several  
times in succession). Dust not removed by this method may appear in  
images recorded with the camera, in which case you should have the  
filter cleaned by Nikon-authorized service personnel.  
Servicing the Camera and Accessories  
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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 displays are off:  
The camera is off or the battery is exhausted.  
The monitor has been turned off. Press the $ button to turn the  
monitor on (0 6).  
An object has come close to the eye sensor, turning the viewfinder on  
and the monitor off (0 7).  
The displays have turned off automatically to save power. The displays  
can be reactivated by operating buttons or the mode dial.  
The camera is connected to a computer or television.  
The displays turn off without warning:  
The battery is low.  
The displays have turned off automatically to save power. The displays  
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.  
The camera is unresponsive: See “A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cam-  
eras,below.  
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The viewfinder is out of focus: Focus the viewfinder using the diopter adjust-  
ment control (0 7).  
Indicators are not displayed: Press the $ button (0 6).  
A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras  
A
In extremely rare instances, the display may not respond as expected  
and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon  
is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off,  
remove and replace the battery, taking care to avoid burns, and turn  
the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter (available sepa-  
rately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on  
again. If the problem persists after the battery has been removed and  
replaced, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representa-  
tive.  
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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 camera is not in focus.  
You are currently filming a slow motion movie.  
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 42).  
The remote is not pointed at the camera or the infrared receiver is not  
visible.  
The remote is too far from the camera (0 35).  
Bright light is interfering with remote.  
Smudges appear in photographs: Clean the front and rear lens elements  
Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the displays: Choose a Flicker reduc-  
tion setting that matches the local AC power supply (0 42).  
Optional flash units do not fire: The camera is in Smart Photo Selector or  
Motion Snapshot mode, or is recording a movie, or Electronic (Hi) is  
selected for Shutter type (0 13).  
Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available in particular  
shooting or exposure modes or when a flash or GPS unit is attached  
(0 44, 45).  
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Movies  
Cannot record movies: The movie-record button can not be used to record  
movies in Smart Photo Selector mode or Motion Snapshot mode.  
No sound is recorded for movies:  
Microphone off is selected for Movie sound options > Microphone  
(0 41).  
Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion movies (0 25) or Motion  
Snapshots (0 30).  
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Playback  
“Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation:  
Select On for Rotate tall (0 40).  
The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off (0 42).  
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 25) or Motion  
Snapshots (0 30).  
Cannot delete images:  
Remove protection from the files before deletion.  
The memory card is locked.  
Miscellaneous  
The date of recording is not correct: Set the camera clock.  
Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available at particular  
settings or when a memory card is inserted (0 39).  
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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 47).  
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.  
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This memory card is not  
formatted. Format the  
memory card?  
Select Yes to format the card, or turn the cam-  
era off and insert another memory card.  
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.  
Memory card is full.  
Delete unwanted images.  
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 42) 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 or Motion Snapshot  
modes.  
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 24).  
The capture illuminator  
has been used  
consecutively for the  
maximum time and has  
turned off.  
The capture illuminator on the optional  
SB-N5 flash unit turns off automatically after  
extended use. Remove your finger from the  
shutter-release button for a short period.  
Lower ISO sensitivity.  
Choose a faster shutter speed or smaller  
aperture (higher f-number).  
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Hi  
Raise ISO sensitivity.  
Use an optional flash unit.  
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.  
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 V1 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  
Dust-reduction system Image sensor cleaning  
Storage  
Image size (pixels)  
Still images (still image and Smart Photo Selector modes,  
aspect ratio 3 : 2)  
3,872 × 2,592  
1,936 × 1,296  
2,896 × 1,944  
Still images (movie mode, aspect ratio 16 : 9)  
3,840 × 2,160 (1080/60i) 1,920 × 1,080 (1080/30p)  
1,280 × 720 (720/60p)  
Still images (Motion Snapshot mode, aspect ratio 16 : 9)  
3,840 × 2,160  
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File format  
NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed  
JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx.  
1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16)  
compression  
NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in  
both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats  
Picture Control system Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait,  
Landscape; selected Picture Control can be mod-  
ified; storage for custom Picture Controls  
Media  
File system  
SD (Secure Digital), SDHC, and SDXC memory cards  
DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digi-  
tal Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format  
for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge  
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Electronic viewfinder  
Electronic viewfinder  
0.47-in., approx. 1440k-dot color TFT LCD view-  
finder with diopter control and brightness adjust-  
ment  
Frame coverage  
Eyepoint  
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical  
17 mm (–1.0 m–1; from center surface of view-  
finder eyepiece lens)  
Diopter adjustment  
Eye sensor  
–3–+1 m–1  
Camera switches to viewfinder display when it  
detects that viewfinder is in use  
Shooting modes  
C still image (3 : 2), y Smart Photo Selector  
(3 : 2), 1 movie (HD 16 : 9, slow motion 8 : 3),  
z Motion Snapshot (16 : 9)  
Shutter  
Type  
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-  
plane mechanical shutter; electronic shutter  
1
1
Speed  
Mechanical shutter:  
/4,000 –30 s in steps of  
/3 EV;  
Bulb; Time (requires optional ML-L3 remote control)  
1
1
Electronic shutter:  
Bulb; Time (requires optional ML-L3 remote control)  
Mechanical shutter: Synchronizes with shutter at  
X=1  
250 s or slower  
Electronic shutter: Synchronizes with shutter at  
X=1  
60 s or slower  
/16,000 –30 s in steps of  
/
3 EV;  
Flash sync speed  
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Release  
Mode  
Single frame, continuous  
Mechanical, Electronic, Electronic (Hi)  
Self-timer, delayed remote, quick-response  
remote, interval timer shooting  
Frame advance rate  
Electronic (Hi): Approx. 10, 30, or 60 fps  
Other modes: Up to 5 fps (single AF or manual  
focus, S Shutter-priority auto or M Manual exposure  
1
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  
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Exposure  
Metering  
Metering method  
TTL metering using image sensor  
Matrix  
Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of  
frame  
Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected  
focus area  
Mode  
Programmed auto with flexible program; shutter-  
priority auto; aperture-priority auto; manual;  
scene auto selector  
Exposure compensation –3–+3 EV in increments of 1  
/3 EV  
Exposure lock  
Luminosity locked at metered value with A  
(AE-L/AF-L) button  
ISO sensitivity  
ISO 100–3200 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to  
(Recommended Exposure approx. 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) above ISO  
Index)  
3200; auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100–3200,  
100–800, 100–400) available  
On, off  
Active D-Lighting  
Focus  
Autofocus  
Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-  
detect AF); AF-assist illuminator  
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Lens servo  
Autofocus (AF): Single AF (AF-S); continuous AF  
(AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); full-  
time AF (AF-F)  
Manual focus (MF)  
AF-area mode  
Single-point, auto-area, subject tracking  
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Focus  
Focus area  
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  
Control  
i-TTL flash control using image sensor available  
with optional SB-N5 flash unit  
Mode  
Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync  
with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear  
curtain with slow sync  
Flash compensation  
Flash-ready indicator  
–3–+1 EV in increments of 1  
3 EV  
/
Lights when optional flash unit is fully charged  
White balance  
Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight,  
flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except  
preset manual with fine tuning  
Movie  
Metering  
Metering method  
TTL metering using image sensor  
Matrix  
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Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of  
frame  
Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected  
focus area  
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Movie  
Frame size (pixels)/  
recording rate  
HD movies  
1,920 × 1,080/60i (59.94 fields/s *)  
1,920 × 1,080/30p (29.97 fps)  
1,280 × 720/60p (59.94 fps)  
Slow-motion movies  
640 × 240/400 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps)  
320 × 120/1,200 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps)  
Movies recorded in still image mode  
1,072 × 720/60p (59.94 fps)  
Motion Snapshot  
1,920 × 1,080/60p (59.94 fps) (plays at 24p/23.976 fps)  
MOV  
File format  
Video compression  
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding  
Audio recording format AAC  
Audio recording device Built-in or optional external ME-1 stereo micro-  
phone; sensitivity adjustable  
* Sensor output is about 60 fps.  
Monitor  
7.5 cm/3-in., approx. 921k-dot, TFT LCD with  
brightness adjustment  
Playback  
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Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or  
calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie  
playback, slide show, histogram display, auto  
image rotation, and rating option  
Interface  
USB  
Hi-Speed USB  
Video output  
HDMI output  
Multi accessory port  
Audio input  
NTSC, PAL  
Type C mini-pin HDMI connector  
Used for designated accessories  
Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)  
Supported languages  
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional),  
Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French,  
German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian,  
Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portu-  
guese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish,  
Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian  
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Power source  
Battery  
AC adapter  
One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL15 battery  
EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5B power connec-  
tor (available separately)  
1
Tripod socket  
/
4-in. (ISO 1222)  
Dimensions/weight  
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 113 × 76 × 43.5 mm/4.4 × 3 × 1.7 in.,  
excluding projections; thickness of body (from  
mount to monitor) is 36 mm/1.4 in.  
Weight  
Approx. 383 g/13.5 oz with battery and memory  
card but without body cap; approx. 294 g/10.4 oz  
(camera body only)  
Operating environment  
Temperature  
0–40 °C/+32–104 °F  
Humidity  
Less than 85% (no condensation)  
Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged bat-  
tery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F).  
Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and  
software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice.  
Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes  
that this manual may contain.  
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MH-25 battery charger  
Rated input  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 0.2 A  
(in North America)  
Rated input  
AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.12–0.23 A  
(in other regions)  
Rated output  
DC 8.4 V/1.2 A  
Supported batteries  
Charging time  
Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion batteries  
Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes at an ambient  
temperature of 25 °C/77 °F when no charge  
remains  
Operating temperature 0–40 °C/+32–104 °F  
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 91.5 × 33.5 × 71 mm/3.6 × 1.3 × 2.8 in.,  
excluding projections  
Length of cord  
Approx. 1.8 m/6 ft (U.S.A. and Canada) or 1.5 m/  
4.9 ft (other countries)  
Weight  
Approx. 110 g/3.9 oz, excluding power cable and  
AC wall adapter  
EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery  
Type  
Rated capacity  
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  
7.0 V, 1,900 mAh  
Operating temperature 0–40 °C/+32–104 °F  
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 40 × 56 × 20.5 mm/1.6 × 2.2 × 0.8 in.  
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Weight  
Approx. 88 g/3.1 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, such  
factors as the use of GPS devices or other accessories, the inter-  
val between shots, and the length of time menus are displayed.  
Sample figures for EN-EL15 (1900 mAh) batteries are given  
below.  
Still images: Approximately 400, or 350 with SB-N5  
Movies: Approximately 120 minutes of HD footage at 1080/60i  
Values for still images measured at 25 °C/77 °F with a fully-  
charged EN-EL15 battery, a 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6  
lens, and a 16 GB Toshiba R95 W80MB/s UHS-I SDHC card  
according to the CIPA standard under the following test condi-  
tions: NORMAL-quality photographs taken at intervals of 30 s  
(measurements for the SB-N5 are made using the flash for  
every other shot) with the camera turned off and then on after  
every ten shots.  
The following can reduce battery life:  
Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway  
Repeated autofocus operations  
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Taking NEF (RAW) photographs  
Slow shutter speeds  
Using optional flash or GPS units  
Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses  
To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon  
EN-EL15 batteries:  
Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce  
battery performance.  
Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose  
their charge if left unused.  
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Index  
Symbols  
D
C (Still image mode) ......................... 8  
y (Smart Photo Selector mode) .16  
1 (Movie mode) ................................22  
z (Motion Snapshot mode) ..........30  
h (Scene auto selector) .................. 8  
c (Portrait) ........................................... 8  
d (Landscape) ..................................... 8  
e (Close up) ......................................... 8  
f (Night portrait) ............................... 8  
Z (Auto) ................................................ 8  
G (menu) button ........................38  
K (playback) button ..........14, 19, 33  
O (delete) button ..........15, 20, 28, 33  
$ (display) button ........................ 6  
& (feature) button ..............13, 24, 32  
J (OK) button ................. 3, 19, 27, 33  
E (self-timer) ......................................34  
W (playback zoom/thumbnail)  
Delayed remote ................................. 34  
Delete ............................... 15, 20, 28, 33  
Detailed display ............................... 4, 6  
Detailed photo information .............6  
Diopter adjustment control .............7  
E
Electronic ............................................. 13  
Electronic (Hi) ..................................... 13  
Electronic shutter .............................. 13  
Electronic viewfinder ..........................7  
Eye sensor ...............................................7  
F
Face-priority AF ................................. 11  
Flash ....................................................... 44  
Flicker reduction ............................... 12  
Focus area ............................................ 10  
Focusing the viewfinder ....................7  
Format ......................................................5  
Format memory card ..........................5  
Full-frame playback ............ 14, 19, 33  
control ..........................................14, 27  
" (delayed remote) .......................34  
# (quick response remote) .............34  
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G
AC adapter ....................................44, 48  
Accessories ..........................................43  
Auto power off ...................................12  
Automatic scene selection ............... 8  
GP-N100 ............................................... 45  
H
HD Movies .................................... 22, 24  
I
B
Infrared receiver ....................... 2, 3, 35  
Background track ..............................33  
Battery ....................................... 5, 44, 69  
Best shot ........................................16, 19  
Body cap .......................................... 2, 45  
Buffering ........................................17, 31  
L
Landscape ..............................................8  
Lens ................................... 11, 12, 43, 70  
M
C
Mechanical .......................................... 13  
Mechanical shutter ........................... 13  
Memory buffer ................................... 10  
Memory card ..................................5, 47  
Capture NX 2 .......................................45  
Clean image sensor ..........................57  
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Microphone ..................................23, 45  
Mode dial ............................................... 3  
Monitor ...............................................4, 6  
Motion Snapshot mode ..................30  
Movie mode ........................................22  
Movie type ...........................................24  
Movie-record button .........13, 23, 26  
Movies ............................................13, 22  
Multi selector ..................................3, 39  
Still image mode ..................................8  
System requirements ...................... 50  
T
Temperature warnings ......................ix  
Theme ................................................... 32  
Tripod mounting spacer .......... 36, 46  
V
Viewfinder ..............................................7  
ViewNX 2 .............................................. 51  
Volume ................................................. 27  
N
Night portrait ........................................ 8  
Z
P
Zoom ring ............................................ 12  
Playback .......................... 14, 19, 27, 33  
Playback menu ...................................40  
Portrait .................................................... 8  
Power connector ........................44, 48  
Power switch ......................................... 5  
Press the shutter-release button all  
the way down ...................................10  
Press the shutter-release button  
halfway .................................. 10, 17, 31  
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Q
Quick response remote ...................34  
R
Remote control ...........................34, 45  
Retractable lens barrel button .....11  
S
Scene auto selector ............................ 8  
SD card ..............................................5, 47  
Self-timer ..............................................34  
Setup menu .........................................42  
Shooting menu ..................................40  
Short Movie Creator .........................50  
Shutter type ........................................13  
Shutter-release button ...... 10, 17, 31  
Simplified display ................................ 6  
Slow motion ........................................25  
Smart Photo Selector mode ..........16  
Software ........................................45, 50  
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