DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
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Product Documentation
The following documentation is supplied with the camera.
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Nikon J1 Digital Camera with Support for
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Interchangeable Lenses
Quick Start Guide
This guide provides first-time users with information on setting
up the Nikon
using the supplied software. For information on taking and
viewing photographs, see the User’s Manual. For complete
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J1, taking photographs, and installing and
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guide to using your digital camera, see the Reference Manual
(on reference manual CD). Additional information on using the
supplied software can be found using online help.
Quick Start Guide—Describes how to set
Digitutor
“Digitutor”, series of “watch-and-learn”manuals in movie
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form, is available from the following website:
up your camera.
Before You Begin
Unpack the camera.
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Confirm that the package contains the following items:
BF-N1000 body cap
Nikon 1 J1 digital camera
DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
User’s Manual (this manual)—Describes how
to take and view pictures.
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Reference Manual (on CD)—A complete
guide to using your digital camera,
included as a pdf file on the supplied Ref-
erence Manual CD-ROM.
The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, available for free download
from the Adobe website.
1 Start the computer and insert the reference manual CD.
2 Double-click the CD (Nikon 1 J1) icon in Computer or My
Computer (Windows) or on the desktop (Mac OS).
3 Double-click the INDEX.pdf icon to display a language selec-
tion screen and click a language to display the Reference Man-
ual.
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Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following sym-
bols and conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before
use to prevent damage to the camera.
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This icon marks notes; information that should be read before
using the camera.
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The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a
1 NIKKOR VR 10–30 mm f/3.5–5.6.
Digitutor
“Digitutor”, a series of “watch and learn” manuals in movie form, is avail-
able from the following website:
Life-Long Learning
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As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod-
uct support and education, continually-updated information is avail-
able on-line at the following sites:
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information,
tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice
on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be
available from the Nikon representative in your area. For contact infor-
mation, visit http://imaging.nikon.com/
A For Your Safety
Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip-
ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will
read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warn-
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❚❚WARNINGS
ings before using this Nikon product.
Keep the sun out of the frame. Keep the
sun well out of the frame when
shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight
focused into the camera when the
sun is in or close to the frame could
cause a fire.
Do not disassemble. Touching the prod-
uct’s internal parts could result in
injury. In the event of malfunction,
the product should be repaired only
by a qualified technician. Should the
product break open as the result of a
fall or other accident, remove the bat-
tery and/or AC adapter and then take
the product to a Nikon-authorized
service center for inspection.
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Turn off immediately in the event of mal-
function. Should you notice smoke or
an unusual smell coming from the
equipment or AC adapter (available
separately), unplug the AC adapter
and remove the battery immediately,
taking care to avoid burns. Continued
operation could result in injury. After
removing the battery, take the equip-
ment to a Nikon-authorized service
center for inspection.
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Keep out of reach of children. Failure to
observe this precaution could result
in injury. In addition, note that small
parts constitute a chocking hazard.
Should a child swallow any part of
this equipment, consult a physician
immediately.
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Do not use in the presence of flammable
gas. Do not use electronic equipment
in the presence of flammable gas, as
this could result in explosion or fire.
Do not place the strap around the neck of
an infant or child. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in stran-
gulation.
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Do not remain in contact with the camera
or charger for extended periods while the
devices are on or in use. Parts of the
device become hot. Leaving the
device in direct contact with the skin
for extended periods may result in
low-temperature burns.
• Do not attempt to insert the battery
upside down or backwards.
• Do not expose the battery to flame
or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the battery. Do not
transport or store the battery with
metal objects such as necklaces or
hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage
to the product, be sure to remove
the batter y when no charge
remains.
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Do not aim the flash at the operator of a
motor vehicle. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents.
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Observe caution when using a flash.
• Using the camera with the flash in
close contact with the skin or other
objects could cause burns.
• Using a flash close to the subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should
be observed when photographing
infants, when the flash should be no
less than one meter (39 in.) from the
subject.
• When the battery is not in use,
attach the terminal cover and store
in a cool, dry place.
• The battery may be hot immedi-
ately after use or when the product
has been used on battery power for
an extended period. Before remov-
ing the battery turn the camera off
and allow the battery to cool.
• Discontinue use immediately
should you notice any changes in
the battery, such as discoloration or
deformation.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should
the displays break, care should be
taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent the liquid crystal
from the displays touching the skin or
entering the eyes or mouth.
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Observe proper precautions when handling
ba tteries. Batteries may leak or
explode if improperly handled.
Observe the following precautions
when handling batteries for use in
this product:
Do not remain in contact with the battery
for extended periods during charging.
Parts of the device become hot. Leav-
ing the device in direct contact with
the skin for extended periods may
result in low-temperature burns.
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• Use only batteries approved for use
in this equipment.
• Do not short or disassemble the
battery.
• Be sure the product is off before
replacing the battery. If you are
using an AC adapter, be sure it is
unplugged.
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Observe proper precautions when handling
the charger:
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.
• Do not short the charger terminals.
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in overheating and
damage to the charger.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued use could
result in fire.
Use appropriate cables. When connect-
ing cables to the input and output
jacks, use only the cables provided or
sold by Nikon for the purpose to
maintain compliance with product
regulations.
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CD-ROMs: CD-ROMs containing soft-
ware or manuals should not be
played back on audio CD equipment.
Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD
player could cause hearing loss or
damage the equipment.
• Do not go near the charger during
thunderstorms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in elec-
tric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or charger
with wet hands. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in elec-
tric shock.
• Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from
one voltage to another or with DC-
to-AC inverters. Failure to observe
this precaution could damage the
product or cause overheating or fire.
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Notices
• No part of the manuals included • Nikon will not be held liable for any
with this product may be repro- damages resulting from the use of
duced, transmitted, transcribed, this product.
stored in a retrieval system, or trans- • While every effort has been made to
lated into any language in any form, ensure that the information in these
by any means, without Nikon’s prior manuals is accurate and complete,
written permission.
we would appreciate it were you to
• Nikon reserves the right to change bring any errors or omissions to the
the specifications of the hardware attention of the Nikon representa-
and software described in these tive in your area (address provided
manuals at any time and without separately).
prior notice.
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAUTION
ATTENTION
This Class B digital apparatus com- Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
plies with Canadian ICES-003.
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Notice for Customers in Europe
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
This symbol indicates that
this product is to be col-
lected separately.
This symbol on the battery
indicates that the battery is
to be collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European coun-
tries:
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with
• This product is designated for sepa- this symbol or not, are designated
rate collection at an appropriate col- for separate collection at an appro-
lection point. Do not dispose of as priate collection point. Do not dis-
household waste.
pose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the • For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
charge of waste management.
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Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
The Battery Charger
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter
of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit
is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user be notified
equipment generates, uses, and can
that any changes or modifications
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
made to this device that are not
not installed and used in accordance
expressly approved by Nikon Corpo-
with the instructions, may cause
ration may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
harmful interference to radio commu-
nications. However, there is no guar-
antee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful inter-
ference to radio or television recep-
tion, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an out-
let on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or pro-
vided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Notice for Customers in the State of
California
WARNING: Handling the cord on this prod-
uct may expose you to lead, a chemical
known to the State of California to cause
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling
.
Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road,
Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
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Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for help.
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally cop-
ied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may
be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied • Cautions on certain copies and reproduc-
or reproduced
tions
Do not copy or reproduce paper The government has issued cautions
money, coins, securities, govern- on copies or reproductions of securities
ment bonds, or local government issued by private companies (shares,
bonds, even if such copies or repro- bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), com-
ductions are stamped “Sample.”
muter passes, or coupon tickets, except
when a minimum of necessary copies
are to be provided for business use by a
company. Also, do not copy or repro-
duce passports issued by the govern-
ment, licenses issued by public
agencies and private groups, ID cards,
and tickets, such as passes and meal
coupons.
The copying or reproduction of
paper money, coins, or securities
which are circulated in a foreign
country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the
government has been obtained, the
copying or reproduction of unused
postage stamps or post cards issued
by the government is prohibited.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of
copyrighted creative works such as
books, music, paintings, woodcuts,
prints, maps, drawings, movies, and
photographs is governed by
national and international copyright
laws. Do not use this product for the
purpose of making illegal copies or
to infringe copyright laws.
The copying or reproduction of
stamps issued by the government
and of certified documents stipu-
lated by law is prohibited.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data
storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted
files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using com-
mercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of per-
sonal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s
responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another
person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the
device and then completely refill it with images containing no private infor-
mation (for example, pictures of empty sky). Care should be taken to avoid
injury when physically destroying data storage devices.
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AVC Patent Portfolio License
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL
AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (I) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (II) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED
BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS
OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS
GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
Temperature Warnings
The camera may become warm to the touch during use; this is normal and
does not indicate a malfunction. At high ambient temperatures, after
extended periods of continuous use, or after several photographs have been
taken in quick succession, a temperature warning may be displayed, follow-
ing which the camera will turn off automatically to minimize damage to its
internal circuits. Wait for the camera to cool before resuming use.
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including charg-
ers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifi-
cally for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to
operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic cir-
cuitry.
The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage
the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of
third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the
Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with
normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, ignit-
ing, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local autho-
rized Nikon dealer.
Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories
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Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use
with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate
within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON
ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR-
RANTY.
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Introduction
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Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera that sup-
ports interchangeable lenses. For a complete guide to using
your digital camera, see the Reference Manual (on CD). To get the
most from your camera, please be sure to read both the Quick
Start Guide and User’s Manual thoroughly and keep them where
they will be read by all who use the product.
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Camera Settings
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
Servicing the Camera and Accessories
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The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon
recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a
Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years,
and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees
apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particu-
larly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accesso-
ries regularly used with the camera, such as lenses, should be included
when the camera is inspected or serviced.
Before Taking Important Pictures
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Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or
before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the
camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for dam-
ages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
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Parts of the Camera
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls
and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section
and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.
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The Camera Body
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3 Power switch.......................................... 5 12 Infrared receiver........................... 37, 62
5 Mounting mark
14 Lens mount
8 Focal plane mark (E)
9 AF-assist illuminator
Self-timer lamp ...................................37
Red-eye reduction lamp ...................39
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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
3 & (feature) button ................12, 23, 30 14 Multi selector.......................................43
4 W (playback zoom/
thumbnail) control............................14
5 Mode dial
A (AE-L/AF-L)
E (exposure compensation)
6 Connector cover
10 Battery-chamber/
18 HDMI mini-pin connector
memory card slot cover latch
11 Battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover
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The Monitor
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3 Flexible program indicator
remaining.............................................. 5
Number of shots remaining
6 Self-timer/
White balance recording indicator
Card warning indicator
remote control mode .......................36 20 Time available............................... 22, 25
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Continuous mode .............................12 21 ISO sensitivity ....................................45
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7 Active D-Lighting .............................45 22 ISO sensitivity indicator ..................45
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Auto ISO sensitivity indicator
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Frame rate
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(slow motion movies) ....................44 26 Battery indicator ................................. 5
11 Image size ..........................................44 27 Sound settings ..................................46
13 Focus mode ........................................45 29 Focus area............................................... 9
14 AF-area mode ....................................45 30 Microphone sensitivity ...................45
15 Face-priority AF .................................10 31 Time elapsed................................. 22, 25
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16 Flash compensation...........................45 32 Recording indicator..................... 22, 25
17 Exposure compensation
18 “K” (appears when memory remains
for over 1,000 exposures)
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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
Low battery. Ready fully-charged battery or
prepare to charge battery.
NO ICON
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Cannot take pictures.
Insert fully-charged
battery.
Battery exhausted; shutter-release disabled. Insert
charged battery.
❚❚ Number of Exposures Remaining
The monitor shows the number of pictures that can be stored on
the memory card at current settings.
Formatting Memory Cards
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If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if
the card has been formatted in another device, select Format memory
card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen instructions to format
contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to
keep to a computer before proceeding.
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The $ (Display) Button
Press $ to cycle through shooting and
playback indicators as shown below.
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$ button
❚❚ Shooting
❚❚ Playback
Simplified display
Simple photo info
Detailed photo info
Image only
Detailed display
The Framing Grid
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A framing grid can be displayed by selecting
On for Grid display in the setup menu
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Still Image Mode
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Still image mode is the mode generally used for taking photos.
Available Settings
For information on the options available in still image mode, see page
32.
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Taking Photos in Still Image Mode
1 Select still image mode.
Mode dial
Rotate the mode dial to C.
Automatic Scene Selection (h Scene auto selector)
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At default settings, the camera will auto- Scene icon
matically analyze the subject and select
the appropriate scene. The selected
scene is shown in the monitor.
c Portrait: Human portrait subjects.
d Landscape: Landscapes and cityscapes.
f Night portrait: Portrait subjects framed against dark backgrounds.
e Close up: Subjects close to the camera.
Auto: Subjects suited to Z mode or that do not fall into the
categories listed above.
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2 Ready the camera.
Remove the lens cap and hold the
camera securely with both hands,
being careful not to obstruct the lens,
AF-assist illuminator, or microphone.
Rotate the camera as shown at lower
right when taking pictures in “tall”
(portrait) orientation.
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Shutter speeds slow when lighting is
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,
light to assist the focus operation.
If the camera is able to focus, the selected
focus area will be highlighted in green
and a beep will sound (a beep may not
sound if the subject is moving).
Focus area
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If the camera is unable to focus, the focus
area will be displayed in red.
Buffer capacity
While the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway, the display will show
the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory
5 Shoot.
Smoothly press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way down to
release the shutter and record the
photograph. The access lamp will
light and the photograph will be dis-
played in the monitor for a few sec-
onds (the photo will automatically
clear from the display and the camera
will be ready to shoot when the shut-
ter-release button is pressed halfway).
Access lamp
Do not eject the memory card or remove
or disconnect the power source until the
lamp has gone out and recording is
complete.
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Face-Priority AF
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The camera detects and focuses on portrait
subjects (face-priority AF). A double yellow
border will be displayed if a portrait subject is
detected facing the camera (if multiple faces,
up to a maximum of five, are detected, the
camera will select the closest subject). Press
the shutter-release button halfway to focus
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on the subject in the double yellow border. The border will clear from
the display if the camera can no longer detect the subject (because, for
example, the subject has looked away).
Movie Recording
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In still image mode, movies can not be recorded and pressing the
movie-record button has no effect.
Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons
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Lenses with retractable lens barrel buttons
can not be used when retracted. To unlock
and extend the lens, keep the retractable
lens barrel button pressed (q) while rotating
the zoom ring (w). The lens can be retracted
and the zoom ring locked by pressing the
retractable lens barrel button and rotating
the ring in the opposite direction. Retract the lens before removal, and
be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button while attach-
ing or removing the lens.
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Using a Zoom Lens
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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
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Zoom ring
Auto Power Off
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If no operations are performed for about thirty seconds, the displays
reactivated by operating the buttons, mode dial, or other camera con-
trols. If no operations are performed for about three minutes after the
displays have turned off, the camera will turn off automatically.
See Also
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the camera focuses or the shutter is released.
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❚❚ Choosing a Release Mode
Press & button and use the multi selector
and J button to choose from the follow-
ing release modes: Single frame (the
camera takes one photograph each time
the shutter-release button is pressed),
Continuous (the camera records photos
at up to 5 frames per second while the
shutter release button is held down), and
Electronic (Hi) (the camera records pho-
tos at high rates while the shutter-release
button is held down).
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& button
Electronic (Hi)
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does not fire while Electronic (Hi) is in effect. At the default setting of
10 fps, the camera takes pictures at about 10 frames per second (fps)
while the shutter-release button is pressed and camera focuses on the
The camera can record up to about 13 frames in a single burst. At frame
rates of 30 and 60 fps, face detection is available but focus and expo-
sure are fixed at the values for the first photograph in each series; the
number of frames that can be recorded in a single burst is about 12.
Continuous
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If the flash is used, the camera will take only one photograph each time
the shutter-release button is pressed. Lower the flash before taking pic-
tures.
Shooting in Electronic (Hi) and Continuous Release Modes
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While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the access
lamp will light. Depending on shooting conditions and memory card
write speed, recording may take up to about one minute. If the battery
is exhausted before all photographs are recorded, the shutter release
will be disabled and the remaining images transferred to the memory
card.
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Buffer Size
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The camera is equipped with a memory
buffer for temporary storage, allowing
shooting to continue while photographs are
being saved to the memory card. Up to 100
photographs can be taken in succession;
note, however, that the frame rate will drop
or shooting will pause when the buffer is full.
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The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory
buffer at current settings is displayed while the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway (this number is an approximation only and varies
with shooting conditions). The illustration shows the display when
space remains in the buffer for about 14 pictures.
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Viewing Photographs
Press K to display your most recent pho-
tograph full frame in the monitor (full-
frame playback).
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K button
Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector
to view additional pictures.
To zoom in on the center of the current
image, press the W control up. Press W
down to zoom out. To view multiple
images, press W down when the picture is
displayed full frame.
W control
To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-
release button halfway.
See Also
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44 for slide show options.
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Deleting Pictures
To delete the current picture, press O. Note that once deleted, pic-
tures can not be recovered.
1 Display the photograph.
Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on
the preceding page.
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2 Delete the photograph.
Press O. A confirmation dialog will be
displayed; press O again to delete the
picture and return to playback, or
press K to exit without deleting the
picture.
O button
Deleting Multiple Pictures
A
selected pictures, all pictures, pictures taken on selected dates, or pic-
tures previously selected as candidates for deletion.
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Smart Photo Selector Mode
8
Choose Smart Photo Selector mode for photos that capture a
fleeting expression on the face of a portrait subject or other
hard-to-time shots such as group photos in party scenes. Each
time the shutter is released, the camera automatically selects the
best shot and four best shot candidates based on composition
and motion.
8
Available Settings
A
For information on the options available in Smart Photo Selector mode,
Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode
1 Select Smart Photo Selector mode.
Mode dial
Rotate the mode dial to y.
16
2 Frame the photograph.
Holding the camera as shown on
with your subject in the center of the
frame.
3 Begin buffering photographs.
Press the shutter-release button half-
8
pl ayed as the camera begins
recording images to the memory
buffer. The camera continuously
adjusts focus to account for changes
in the distance to the subject in the AF
area brackets while the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway.
AF area brackets
Buffering
A
Buffering begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway
and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way down.
Shutter-release
button pressed
halfway to focus
Shutter-release button
pressed all the way
down
Shooting ends
Buffering
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4 Shoot.
Smoothly press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way down. The
camera will compare shots recorded
to the buffer both before and after the
shutter-release button was pressed,
and select five to copy to the memory
card. Note that some time may be
required. The best picture is displayed
in the monitor when recording is com-
plete.
8
Smart Photo Selector Mode
A
The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the
and pressing the movie-record button has no effect. The flash can not
be used.
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Viewing Photographs
Press K and use the multi selector to
display photographs taken with the
taken with the Smart Photo Selector are
indicated by a y icon). Of the five pho-
tographs recorded by the Smart Photo
Selector, only the best shot will be dis-
played (when you press the multi selec-
tor right to view the next picture, the
camera will skip over the best shot can-
didates, with the result that the next pic-
ture displayed will not have a file
number that immediately follows that of
the current picture). To end playback
and return to shooting mode, press the
shutter-release button halfway.
K button
8
Choosing the Best Shot
When a photograph taken with the
Smart Photo Selector is displayed, you
can choose the best shot by pressing J.
Press 4 or 2 to view the other pictures
in the sequence and press J to select
the current picture as the best shot. To
return to normal playback, press D.
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Deleting Pictures
Pressing O when a picture taken with the
Smart Photo Selector is selected displays
a confirmation dialog; press O again to
delete the best shot and the four best
shot candidates, or press K to exit with-
out deleting the pictures. Note that once
deleted, pictures can not be recovered.
O button
8
Deleting Individual Photographs
A
Pressing the O button in the best shot selec-
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-
The 0 Icon
A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.
Available Settings
A
For information on the options available in movie mode, see page 32.
HD Movies
y
Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.
1 Select movie mode.
Mode dial
Rotate the mode dial to 1. An HD
movie crop with an aspect ratio of
16 : 9 will appear in the display.
2 Frame the opening shot.
Holding the camera as shown on
your subject in the center of the dis-
play.
Exposure Mode
A
By default, the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropri-
See Also
A
See page 45 for fade in/fade out and frame size and rate options.
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3 Start recording.
Press the movie-record button to
begin recording. A recording indica-
tor, the time elapsed, and the time
available are displayed while record-
ing is in progress.
Audio Recording
A
Movie-record button
Be careful not to cover the microphone
and note that the built-in microphone
may record sounds made by the camera
or lens. By default, the camera focuses
continuously. The Movie sound options
item in the shooting menu offers sensitiv-
ity and wind noise options for the built-in
microphone.
Recording indicator/
Time elapsed
y
Time available
4 End recording.
Press the movie-record button again to end recording.
Recording will end automatically when the maximum length
is reached, the memory card is full, another mode is selected,
Maximum Length
A
HD movies can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 minutes in length; note
that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end
Exposure Lock
A
In exposure modes other than h Scene auto selector, exposure will
lock while the A (multi selector up) button is pressed.
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❚❚ Taking Photographs During HD Movie Recording
Press the shutter-release button all the
way down to take a photograph without
interrupting HD movie recording. Photo-
graphs taken during movie recording
have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.
Taking Photographs During Movie Recording
A
Up to 15 photographs can be taken with each
movie shot. Please note that photographs
can not be taken with slow-motion movies.
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
& 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
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
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-
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,
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
Exposure Mode
A
The default exposure mode for slow-motion movie recording is
in slow-motion movie mode.
See Also
A
See page 44 for frame rate options.
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Viewing Movies
Press J to start playback.
Movie playback indicator/
1 icon/Length
Current position/total length
y
Guide
Volume
The following operations can be performed:
To
Use
Description
Pause
Pause playback.
Resume playback when the movie is paused
or during rewind/advance.
Play
J
Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. Speed
increases with each press, from 2 × to 5 × to
10 × to 15 ×. If playback is paused, the movie
rewinds or advances one frame at a time; keep
the button pressed for continuous rewind or
advance. You can also rotate the multi selector
to rewind or advance when playback is
paused.
/
Advance/
rewind
Adjust
volume
Return to
full-frame
playback
Exit to
Press up to increase volume, down to
decrease.
W
/K Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to
exit to shooting mode.
shooting
mode
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Motion Snapshot Mode
9
Choose Motion Snapshot mode to record brief movie vignettes
with your photographs. Each time the shutter is released, the
camera records a still image and about a second of movie foot-
age. When the resulting “Motion Snapshot” is viewed on the
camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approxi-
mately 2.5 s, followed by the still image.
9
Available Settings
A
For information on the options available in Motion Snapshot mode, see
Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode
1 Select Motion Snapshot mode.
Mode dial
Rotate the mode dial to z.
28
2 Frame the picture.
Holding the camera as shown on
with your subject in the center of the
frame.
3 Begin buffering.
Press the shutter-release button half-
pl ayed as the camera begins
recording footage to the memory
buffer.
9
4 Shoot.
Smoothly press the shutter-release
button the rest of the way down. The
camera will record a photograph,
together with about a second of
movie footage beginning before and
ending after the time the shutter-
release button was pressed. Note that
some time may be required. When
recording is complete, the photo-
graph will be displayed for a few sec-
onds.
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Buffering
A
Buffering begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway
and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way down.
Shutter-release
button pressed
halfway to focus
Shutter-release button
pressed all the way
down
Shooting ends
Buffering
❚❚ Choosing a Theme
To choose the background music for the
movie, press & and use the multi selector
and J button to choose from Beauty,
Waves, Relaxation, and Tenderness.
9
& button
Motion Snapshot Mode
A
By default, the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropri-
recorded. Movies can not be recorded using the movie-record button
and the flash can not be used.
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Viewing Motion Snapshots
Press K and use the multi selector to
Motion Snapshots are indicated by a z
icon). Pressing J when a Motion Snap-
shot is displayed plays back the movie
portion in slow motion over a period of
about 2.5 s, followed by the photo; the
background track plays for about 10 s.
To end playback and return to shooting
mode, press the shutter-release button
halfway.
K button
9
Deleting Motion Snapshots
To delete the current Motion Snapshot,
press O. A confirmation dialog will be
displayed; press O again to delete the
photo and movie and return to play-
back, or press K to exit without deleting
the file. Note that once deleted, Motion
Snapshots can not be recovered.
O button
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Available Settings
7
The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each
mode.
❚❚ Still Image Mode/Smart Photo Selector Mode
Smart Photo Selector
Still image mode
mode
Exposure mode 1
h
z
P
S
A
M
h
z
P
S
A
M
Image quality
Image size
Continuous
Frame rate
Movie settings
Metering
White balance
ISO sensitivity
Picture Control
Color space
Active D-Lighting
Long exposure NR
High ISO noise reduction
Fade in/fade out
Movie sound options
Interval timer shooting
Vibration reduction 3
Focus mode
z
z
z
—
—
z
z
z
—
—
z
z
z
—
—
z
z
z
—
—
z
z
z
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
z
—
—
— z2 z2 z2 z2
—
z
z
z
z
7
— z2 z2 z2 z2
—
z
—
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
—
—
z
z2 z2 z2 z2 z2
z
—
—
z
—
—
z
—
—
z
—
—
z
—
—
—
—
—
z
— z2 z2 z2 z2
z
z
z
z
z
— z2 z2 z2 z2
— z4 z4 z4 z4
— z4 z4 z4 z4
—
—
—
z
AF-area mode
Face-priority AF
Built-in AF assist
Flash compensation 5
z
z
z
z
z
— z2 z2 z2 z2
—
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Smart Photo Selector
mode
Still image mode
Exposure mode 1
h
—
—
—
—
P
S
A
M
h
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
P
S
A
M
Focus area selection
Flexible program
Autoexposure Lock
Focus lock
z
z
z
z
z
—
z
z
z
—
z
z
z
—
—
z
Self-timer
z2 z2 z2 z2 z2
Exposure compensation — z2 z2 z2
—
Flash mode
Movie mode
Theme
z2 z2 z2 z2 z2
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1 P Programmed auto is selected automatically when Electronic (Hi) is
selected for Continuous.
2 Not available when Electronic (Hi) is selected for Continuous.
3 VR lenses only.
4 Not available if a frame rate of 10 fps is chosen when Electronic (Hi) is
selected for Continuous.
7
5 Available only when built-in flash unit is raised.
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❚❚ Movie Mode/Motion Snapshot Mode
Movie mode
Motion Snapshot mode
Exposure mode
h
—
—
—
P
S
A
M
h
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
z
P
S
A
M
Image quality
Image size
Continuous
Frame rate
Movie settings
Metering
White balance
ISO sensitivity
Picture Control
Color space
Active D-Lighting
Long exposure NR
High ISO noise reduction z1
Fade in/fade out
Movie sound options
Interval timer shooting
Vibration reduction 3
Focus mode
AF-area mode
Face-priority AF
Built-in AF assist
Flash compensation
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
z
z
z
z
—
—
—
z
—
—
—
z
—
z
z
z
—
—
—
—
—
—
z
z
z
z
—
—
—
z
—
—
—
z
—
z
z
z
—
—
—
—
—
—
z
z
z
z
—
—
—
z
—
—
—
z
—
z
z
z
—
—
—
—
—
—
z
z
z
z
—
—
—
z
—
—
—
z
—
z
z
z
—
— z2 z2 z2 z2
z1 z1 z1 z1 z1
— z1 z1 z1 z1
—
—
—
—
—
—
z
z
z
—
—
—
z
z
z
z
—
—
—
z
z
z
z
—
—
—
z
z
z
z
—
—
—
z
7
z1 z1 z1 z1 z1
z1 z1 z1 z1 z1
—
—
—
z
—
z1
—
—
z
z
—
z
z
—
z
z
—
z
z
—
—
—
z
— z1 z1 z1 z1
— z1 z1 z1 z1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
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Movie mode
Motion Snapshot mode
Exposure mode
h
P
S
A
M
h
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
z
P
S
A
M
Focus area selection
Flexible program
Autoexposure Lock
Focus lock
Self-timer
Exposure compensation
Flash mode
— z1 z1 z1 z1
—
—
—
z1
z
—
z
z
—
z
—
—
z
z
—
z
z
—
z
—
—
z
z
—
z
z
—
z
—
—
z
z
—
—
z
—
—
—
—
z
—
z
z
z
z
—
z
—
—
z
z
z
z
—
z
—
—
z
z
z
z
—
z
—
—
—
z
z
—
—
z
—
—
—
z1
Movie mode
Theme
—
1 HD movie selected in movie mode.
2 Slow motion selected in movie mode.
3 VR lenses only.
7
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More on Photography
t
Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes
used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. The following
options are available:
Self-timer and remote control off. The shutter is
Off
released when the camera shutter-release button is
pressed.
c
b
10 s
5 s
The shutter is released 2, 5, or 10 seconds after the
shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
Choose 2 s to reduce camera shake, 5 s or 10 s for
self-portraits.
a
2 s
The shutter is released 2 s after the shutter-release
button on the optional ML-L3 remote control is
pressed.
Delayed
remote
"
Quick-response The shutter is released when the shutter-release but-
t
#
remote
ton on the optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed.
Before Using the Remote Control
A
Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plas-
tic battery-insulator sheet.
1 Mount the camera on a tripod.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a sta-
ble, level surface.
2 Display self-timer options.
Press 4 (E) to display self-timer
options.
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3 Select the desired option.
Use the multi selector to highlight the
desired option and press J.
4 Frame the photograph and shoot.
Self-timer mode: Press the shutter-
release button halfway to focus, and
then press the button the rest of the
way down. The self-timer lamp will
start to blink and a beep will begin to
sound. Two seconds before the photo
is taken, the lamp will stop blinking
and the beeping will become more
rapid.
t
Remote control mode: Aim the ML-L3 at
the infrared receiver on the camera
release button (stand at a distance of
5 m/16 ft or less). In delayed remote
mode, the self-timer lamp will light for
about two seconds before the shutter is released. In quick-
response remote mode, the self-timer lamp will flash after the
shutter has been released.
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Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be
taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in
which the shutter can not be released. Turning the camera off
cancels self-timer and remote control modes. Remote control
modes are cancelled automatically if no operations are performed
for about five minutes after the mode is selected in Step 3.
Movie Mode
A
In self-timer mode, start and stop the timer by pressing the movie-
record button instead of the shutter-release button. In remote control
mode, the ML-L3 shutter-release button functions as the movie-record
button.
Using the Built-in Flash
A
Slide the flash pop-up control to raise the flash before shooting. Shoot-
ing will be interrupted if the flash is raised while the self-timer or
delayed-remote timer is counting down.
In remote control mode, the flash starts charging while the camera is
waiting for the signal from the remote. The camera will only respond to
the shutter-release button on the remote control when the flash is
mode, the shutter will be released about one second after the red-eye
reduction lamp lights. In delayed remote mode, there will be about a
two second delay after the shutter-release button on the remote con-
trol is pressed; the red-eye reduction lamp will then light for about one
second before the shutter is released.
t
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
See Also
A
See page 46 for options controlling how long the camera will wait for a
signal from the remote and the beep that sounds when the self-timer
or remote control is used.
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The Built-in Flash
To use the flash, raise it by sliding the
flash pop-up control and then choose a
flash mode as described on the following
page. Charging begins when the flash is
raised; once charging is complete, a flash-
ready indicator (I) will be displayed
when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
Flash pop-up control
The flash fires with every photograph
taken. Use when the subject is poorly lit or
with back-lit subjects to “fill in” (illuminate)
shadows.
N
Fill flash
The red-eye reduction lamp lights before
the flash fires, reducing “red-eye” caused
by light reflecting from your subject's reti-
nas.
NY Red-eye reduction
t
Combines red-eye reduction with slow
shutter speeds to capture background
details at night or under low light. Use for
portraits taken against a backdrop of night
scenery.
Red-eye reduction +
NYp
slow sync
Combines fill flash with slow shutter
Np Fill flash + slow sync speeds to capture details of poorly-lit
backgrounds.
Combines rear-curtain sync (see below)
with slow shutter speeds to capture
poorly-lit background details.
Rear curtain +
slow sync
Nr
While in other modes the flash fires as the
shutter opens, in rear-curtain sync the
flash fires just before the shutter closes,
creating streams of light that appear to fol-
low moving light sources.
Nq Rear-curtain sync
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Choosing a Flash Mode
1 Display the flash mode options.
Press the multi selector down to dis-
play a list of flash modes. The modes
available depend on the exposure
h
P, A
Fill flash
N
Fill flash
N
NY Red-eye reduction
NY Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction +
slow sync
NYp
S, M
N
Fill flash
Np Slow sync
NY Red-eye reduction
Nr Rear curtain + slow sync
Nq Rear-curtain sync
2 Select a flash mode.
t
Use the multi selector to highlight a
select.
40
Lowering the Built-in Flash
A
To save power when the flash is not in use,
press it gently downward until the latch
clicks into place. Do not use force. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in prod-
uct malfunction.
Using the Built-in Flash
A
The built-in flash can be used in still image mode only. If the flash is
fired multiple times in quick succession, the flash and shutter may be
temporarily disabled to protect the flash. Shooting can be resumed
after a brief pause.
Objects close to the camera may be overexposed in photographs taken
with the flash at high ISO sensitivities.
To avoid vignetting, remove lens hoods and shoot at ranges of at least
0.6 m (2 ft). Some lenses may cause vignetting at greater distances or
obstruct the red-eye reduction lamp, interfering with red-eye reduc-
tion; for more information, visit a Nikon website. The following illustra-
tions show the effect of vignetting caused by shadows cast by the lens
when the built-in flash is used.
t
Shadow
See Also
Shadow
A
For information on adjusting the flash level, see “Flash Compensation”
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❚❚ Using the Menus
Use the multi selector to navigate the
menus.
Multi selector
1 Press 1 or 3 to select the tab then press 2 to display menu
items.
2 Highlight menu item and press 2 to display options.
U
3 Highlight desired option and press J to select.
Note: The items listed may vary with camera settings. Items dis-
To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shut-
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❚❚ Playback Menu Options
Delete
Delete multiple images.
Slide show
View movies and photos in a slide show.
Rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display
during playback.
Rotate tall
DPOF print order Create digital “print orders”.
Protect
Rating
Protect pictures from accidental deletion.
Rate pictures.
Brighten shadows in dark or back-lit photos, creating a
retouched copy that is saved separately from the
unmodified original.
D-Lighting
Resize
Crop
Create small copies of selected pictures.
Create cropped copies of selected pictures.
Create copies of movies from which unwanted footage
has been trimmed.
Edit movie
❚❚ Shooting Menu Options
Reset shooting
options
Reset shooting options to default values.
U
Choose how the camera sets shutter speed and aper-
ture.
Exposure mode
Image quality
Image size
Choose a file format and compression ratio.
Choose a size for new photos.
Continuous
Frame rate
Take photos one at a time or in a burst.
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Movie settings
Metering
Choose how the camera meters exposure.
Adjust settings for different types of lighting.
Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.
White balance
ISO sensitivity
Picture Control
Choose how the camera processes pictures.
Custom Picture
Control
Create custom Picture Controls.
Color space
Choose a color space for new pictures.
Active D-Lighting Avoid loss of detail in highlights and shadows.
Long exposure NR Reduce noise in long time-exposures.
High ISO noise
reduction
Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities.
Fade in/fade out Shoot HD movies with fade in/fade out effects.
Movie sound
options
Choose sound recording options.
Interval timer
shooting
Take photos at a pre-selected interval.
Vibration reduction Adjust settings for lenses with vibration reduction.
Focus mode
Choose how the camera focuses.
Choose how the focus area is selected.
Turn face-priority AF on or off.
U
AF-area mode
Face-priority AF
Built-in AF assist Control the built-in AF-assist illuminator.
Flash
Control flash output.
compensation
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❚❚ Setup Menu Options
Reset setup options
Format memory card
Reset setup menu options to default values.
Format the memory card.
Allow the shutter to be released when no memory
card is inserted in the camera.
Slot empty release lock
Welcome screen
Monitor brightness
Grid display
Display a welcome message at startup.
Adjust monitor brightness.
Display a framing grid.
Sound settings
Auto power off
Choose the sounds made during shooting.
Choose the auto power off delay.
Choose how long the camera waits for a signal
from a remote control.
Remote on duration
Assign AE/AF-L button Choose the role played by the 1 (A) button.
Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter-
Shutter button AE lock
release button is pressed halfway.
Choose whether remote controls for HDMI-CEC
HDMI device control
devices to which the camera is connected can be
used to operate the camera.
Flicker reduction
Reset file numbering
Time zone and date
Language
Reduce flicker or banding.
U
Reset file numbering.
Set the camera clock.
Choose a language for the camera displays.
Record camera orientation with pictures.
Auto image rotation
Check and optimize the camera image sensor and
image processors.
Pixel mapping
Firmware version
Display the current firmware version.
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Technical Notes
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Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories,
cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error mes-
sage is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera.
Optional Accessories
At the time of writing, the following accessories were available
for your camera.
Lenses
1 mount lenses
Mount
Mount Adapter FT1
Adapter
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Power sources
•
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20
71): Additional EN-EL20
batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-
authorized service representatives.
• Power Connector EP-5C, AC Adapter EH-5b: These accessories can
be used to power the camera for extended periods
(EH-5a and EH-5 AC adapters can also be used). An EP-5C
power connector is required to connect the camera to
Remote
controls
CR2025 battery.
Pressing the battery-chamber latch to the right (q), insert
a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber
(w). Ensure that the battery is in the correct orientation
(r).
Software
Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package offering
such features as white balance adjustment and color con-
trol points.
Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the web-
operating systems. At default settings, Nikon Message Cen-
ter 2 will periodically check for updates to Capture NX 2 and
other Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in
to an account on the computer and the computer is con-
nected to the Internet. A message is automatically displayed
when an update is found.
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Body caps
Body Cap BF-N1000: The body cap keeps the dust shield free
of dust when a lens is not in place.
Tripod
adapters
Tripod Adapter TA-N100: Prevents large lenses from coming
into contact with the tripod head when the camera is
mounted on a tripod.
Attaching the TA-N100
1 Attach the TA-N100 to the camera.
After turning the camera off, insert the TA-N100 in the
camera tripod mount (q) and, keeping the projection on
the TA-N100 aligned with the front of the camera, rotate
the screw in the direction shown (w) to fasten the
TA-N100 in place.
2 Attach a tripod.
Attach a tripod (available separately from third-party
suppliers) to the TA-N100 (e). Hold the camera while fas-
tening the tripod to ensure that the tripod is securely
attached.
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Approved Memory Cards
The following cards have been tested and approved for use in
the camera. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recom-
mended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly
when cards with slower write speeds are used.
SD cards
SDHC cards 2
SDXC cards 3
SanDisk
Toshiba
64 GB
2 GB 1 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
Panasonic
Lexar Media
Platinum II
Professional
Full-HD Video
48 GB, 64 GB
—
—
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be
used support 2 GB cards.
2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be
used are SDHC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-1.
3 Check that any card readers or other devices with
which the card will be used are SDXC-compliant.
The camera supports UHS-1.
Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the above
cards, please contact the manufacturer.
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Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connec-
tor and AC adapter.
1 Ready the camera.
Open the battery-chamber (q) and
power connector (w) covers.
2 Insert the EP-5C power connector.
Be sure to insert the connector in the
orientation shown, using the connec-
tor to keep the orange battery latch
pressed to one side. The latch locks
the connector in place when the con-
nector is fully inserted.
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3 Close the battery-chamber cover.
Position the power connector cable so
that it passes through the power con-
nector slot and close the battery-
chamber cover.
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4 Connect the AC adapter.
Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC
adapter (e) and the EP-5C power cable to the DC socket (r).
A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is
powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
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System Requirements
The system requirements for the Short Movie Creator are:
Windows
CPU
OS
2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better
Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Pre-
mium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1), Win-
dows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/
Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edi-
tion/Professional (Service Pack 3). All installed programs run as
32-bit applications in 64-bit editions of Windows 7 and Win-
dows Vista.
1.5 GB or more with at least 128 MB of video RAM (2 GB or
more with at least 256 MB of video RAM recommended for creating HD
movies)
RAM
A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB or
more recommended)
Hard-disk space
• Resolution: 1,024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more
• Color: 32-bit color (True Color) or more
DirectX 9 or later and OpenGL 1.4 or later
Monitor
Other
Mac OS
CPU
OS
RAM
2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better
Mac OS X version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, or 10.7.2
1 GB or more
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A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB or
more recommended)
• Resolution: 1,024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more
• Color: 24-bit color (millions of colors) or more
Hard-disk space
Monitor
If your system does not meet the above requirements, only
Supported Operating Systems
A
ported operating systems.
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The system requirements for the ViewNX 2 are:
Windows
• Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core
series, 1.6 GHz or better
CPU
OS
• H.264 movies (playback): 3.0 GHz or better Pentium D
• H.264 movies (editing): 2.6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo
Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home
Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1),
Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/
Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home
Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3). All installed programs
run as 32-bit applications in 64-bit editions of
Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
• Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1 GB or more (2 GB or more recom-
mended)
RAM
• Windows XP: 512 MB or more (2 GB or more recommended)
A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB
or more recommended)
• Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more (1280 × 1024
pixels (SXGA) or more recommended)
Hard-disk space
Monitor
• Color: 24-bit color (True Color) or more
Mac OS
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• Photos/JPEG movies: PowerPC G4 (1 GHz or better), G5,
Intel Core, or Xeon series
CPU
• H.264 movies (playback): PowerPC G5 Dual or Core Duo,
2 GHz or better
• H.264 movies (editing): 2.6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo
Mac OS X version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, or 10.7.2
512 MB or more (2 GB or more recommended)
A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB
or more recommended)
OS
RAM
Hard-disk space
• Resolution: 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) or more (1280 × 1024
pixels (SXGA) or more recommended)
Monitor
• Color: 24-bit color (millions of colors) or more
Motion Snapshots
A
ViewNX 2 is required to view Motion Snapshots on a computer.
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Storage and Cleaning
Storage
If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove
the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover
in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry,
well-ventilated area. Do not store your camera with naphtha or
camphor moth balls or in locations that:
• are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%
• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic
fields, such as televisions or radios
• are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below –10 °C
(14 °F)
Cleaning
Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with
a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or sea-
side, wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in
distilled water and dry thoroughly. Important: Dust or other
Camera body
foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not cov-
ered under warranty.
Lenses are easily damaged. Remove dust and lint with a
blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to
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Lens
prevent the discharge of liquid. To remove fingerprints and
other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft
cloth and clean with care.
Remove dust and lint with a blower. When removing finger-
prints and other stains, wipe the surface lightly with a soft
cloth or chamois leather. Do not apply pressure, as this
could result in damage or malfunction.
Monitor
The dust shield is easily damaged. Remove dust and lint
with a blower.
Dust shield
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
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Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
Do not drop: The product may malfunc- Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun: Do
tion if subjected to strong shocks or not leave the lens pointed at the sun
vibration.
or other strong light source for an
extended period. Intense light may
cause the image sensor to deteriorate
or produce a white blur effect in pho-
tographs.
Keep dry: This product is not water-
proof, and may malfunction if
immersed in water or exposed to
high levels of humidity. Rusting of
the internal mechanism can cause Keep the lens mount covered: Be sure to
irreparable damage.
attach the body cap if the camera is
without a lens.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sud-
den changes in temperature, such as Do not touch the dust shield: The dust
those that occur when entering or shield covering the image sensor is
leaving a heated building on a cold easily damaged. Under no circum-
day, can cause condensation inside stances should you exert pressure on
the device. To prevent condensation, the shield or poke it with cleaning
place the device in a carrying case or tools. These actions could scratch or
plastic bag before exposing it to sud- otherwise damage the shield.
den changes in temperature.
Turn the product off before removing or dis-
Keep away from strong magnetic fields: Do connecting the power source: Do not
not use or store this device in the unplug the product or remove the
vicinity of equipment that generates battery while the product is on or
strong electromagnetic radiation or while images are being recorded or
magnetic fields. Strong static charges deleted. Forcibly cutting power in
or the magnetic fields produced by these circumstances could result in
equipment such as radio transmitters loss of data or in damage to product
could interfere with the displays, memory or internal circuitry. To pre-
damage data stored on the memory vent an accidental interruption of
card, or affect the product’s internal power, avoid carrying the product
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circuitry.
from one location to another while
the AC adapter is connected.
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Cleaning: When cleaning the camera Notes on the monitor: The monitor is
body, use a blower to gently remove constructed with extremely high pre-
dust and lint, then wipe gently with a cision; at least 99.99% of pixels are
soft, dry cloth. After using the camera effective, with no more than 0.01%
at the beach or seaside, wipe off any being missing or defective. Hence
sand or salt using a cloth lightly while these displays may contain pix-
dampened in pure water and then els that are always lit (white, red, blue,
dry the camera thoroughly.
or green) or always off (black), this is
not a malfunction and has no effect
on images recorded with the device.
Lenses are easily damaged. Dust and
lint should be gently removed with a
blower. When using an aerosol Images in the monitor may be diffi-
blower, keep the can vertical to pre- cult to see in a bright light.
vent discharge of liquid. To remove
Do not apply pressure to the display,
fingerprints and other stains, apply a
as this could cause damage or mal-
small amount of lens cleaner to a soft
function. Dust or lint on the displays
cloth and wipe the lens carefully.
can be removed with a blower. Stains
Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, can be removed by wiping lightly
store the camera in a dry, well-venti- with a soft cloth or chamois leather.
lated area. If you are using an AC Should the monitor break, care
adapter, unplug the adapter to pre- should be taken to avoid injury from
vent fire. If the product will not be broken glass and to prevent liquid
used for an extended period, remove crystal from the display touching the
the battery to prevent leakage and skin or entering the eyes and mouth.
store the camera in a plastic bag con-
Moiré: Moiré is an interference pattern
taining a desiccant. Do not, however,
created by the interaction of an
store the camera case in a plastic bag,
image containing a regular, repeating
as this may cause the material to
grid, such as the pattern of weave in
deteriorate. Note that desiccant grad-
cloth or windows in a building, with
ually loses its capacity to absorb
the camera image sensor grid. In
moisture and should be replaced at
some cases, it may appear in the form
regular intervals.
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of lines. If you notice moiré in your
To prevent mold or mildew, take the photographs, try changing the dis-
camera out of storage at least once a tance to the subject, zooming in and
month. Turn the camera on and out, or changing the angle between
release the shutter a few times before the subject and the camera.
putting it away.
Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
Replace the terminal cover before
putting the battery away.
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Lines: Noise in the form of lines may in • The internal temperature of the bat-
rare cases appear in pictures of tery may rise while the battery is in
extremely bright or backlit subjects.
use. Attempting to charge the bat-
tery while the internal temperature
is elevated will impair battery per-
formance, and the battery may not
charge or charge only partially. Wait
for the battery to cool before charg-
ing.
• Continuing to charge the battery
after it is fully charged can impair
battery performance.
• A marked drop in the time a fully
charged battery retains its charge
when used at room temperature
indicates that it requires replace-
ment. Purchase a new EN-EL20 bat-
tery.
• Charge the battery before use.
When taking photographs on
important occasions, ready a spare
EN-EL20 battery and keep it fully
charged. Depending on your loca-
tion, it may be difficult to purchase
replacement batteries on short
notice. Note that on cold days, the
capacity of batteries tends to
decrease. Be sure the battery is fully
charged before taking photographs
outside in cold weather. Keep a
spare battery in a warm place and
exchange the two as necessary.
Once warmed, a cold battery may
recover some of its charge.
B at te r i es: Batteries may leak or
explode if improperly handled.
Observe the following precautions
when handling batteries:
• Use only batteries approved for use
in this equipment.
• Do not expose the battery to flame
or excessive heat.
• Keep the battery terminals clean.
• Turn the product off before replac-
ing the battery.
• Remove the battery from the cam-
era or charger when not in use and
replace the terminal cover. These
devices draw minute amounts of
charge even when off and could
draw the battery down to the point
that it will no longer function. If the
battery will not be used for some
time, insert it in the camera and run
it flat before removing it and storing
it in a location with an ambient tem-
perature of 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F;
avoid hot or extremely cold loca-
tions). Repeat this process at least
once every six months.
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• Turning the camera on and off
repeatedly when the battery is fully
discharged will shorten battery life.
Batteries that have been fully dis-
charged must be charged before
use.
• Used batteries are
a
valuable
resource; recycle in accord with local
regulations.
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• Do not use the battery at ambient Memory Cards
temperatures below 0°C/32°F or • The camera stores pictures on
above 40 °C/104 °F; failure to Secure Digital (SD), SDHC, and SDXC
observe this precaution could dam- memory cards (available separately;
mance. Capacity may be reduced • Memory cards may be hot after use.
and charging times may increase at Observe due caution when remov-
battery temperatures from 0°C/32°F ing memory cards from the camera.
to 10°C/50°F and from 45°C/113°F • Do not remove memory cards from
to 60°C/140°F; the battery will not the camera, turn the camera off, or
charge if its temperature is below remove or disconnect the power
0°C/32°F or above 60°C/140°F.
source during formatting or while
data are being recorded, deleted, or
copied to a computer. Failure to
observe these precautions could
result in loss of data or in damage to
the camera or card.
• Do not touch the card terminals
with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject to
strong physical shocks.
The battery charger: Charge the battery
at ambient temperatures between
5°C/41°F and 35°C/95°F. If the CHARGE
lamp flickers during charging, cease
use immediately and take battery
and charger to your retailer or a
Nikon-authorized service representa-
tive.
Do not move the charger or touch the
battery during charging. Failure to
observe this precaution could in very
rare instances result in the charger
showing that charging is complete
when the battery is only partially
charged. Remove and reinsert the
battery to begin charging again.
• Do not apply force to the card cas-
ing. Failure to observe this precau-
tion could damage the card.
• Do not expose to water, heat, high
levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.
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Use the charger with compatible bat-
teries only. Unplug when not in use.
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Servicing the Camera and Accessories
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The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon
recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or
Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years,
and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees
apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particu-
larly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accesso-
ries regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash
units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.
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Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of com-
mon problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon repre-
sentative.
Display
The monitor is off:
• The camera is off or the battery is exhausted.
• The monitor has turned off automatically to save power. The monitor
can be reactivated by operating buttons or the mode dial.
• The camera is connected to a computer or television.
The monitor turns off without warning:
• The battery is low.
• The monitor has turned off automatically to save power. The monitor
can be reactivated by operating buttons or the mode dial.
• The camera’s internal temperature is high. Wait for the camera to cool
before turning it on again.
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Shooting (All Exposure Modes)
The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card.
The shutter-release is disabled:
• The battery is exhausted.
• The memory card is locked or full.
• The flash is charging.
• The camera is not in focus.
• You are currently filming a slow motion movie.
Continuous is selected in still image mode but only one picture is taken when the
shutter-release button is pressed: Continuous shooting is not available if the
tinuous mode if Electronic (Hi) is selected, but the flash will not fire.
No photo taken when remote control shutter-release button is pressed:
• Replace battery in remote control.
• Choose a remote control mode.
• The remote is not pointed at the camera or the infrared receiver is not
visible.
• Bright light is interfering with remote.
Smudges appear in photographs: Clean the front and rear lens elements or the
Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the displays: Choose a Flicker reduc-
Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available in particular
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Movies
Cannot record movies: The movie-record button can not be used to record
movies in still image, Smart Photo Selector, or Motion Snapshot mode.
No sound is recorded for movies:
• Microphone off is selected for Movie sound options > Microphone
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Playback
“Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation:
• 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.
Cannot delete images:
• Remove protection from the files before deletion.
• The memory card is locked.
Miscellaneous
The camera is unresponsive: In extremely rare instances, the display may not
respond as expected and the camera may stop functioning. In most
cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge.
Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, taking care to avoid
burns, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter
(available separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn
the camera on again. If the problem persists after the battery has been
removed and replaced, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service
representative.
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The date of recording is not correct: Set the camera clock.
Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available at particular
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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.
This memory card cannot
be used. Card may be
damaged; insert a
different card.
sists, the card may be damaged. Contact a
Nikon-authorized service representative.
• Insert a new memory card.
This memory card is not
formatted. Format the
memory card?
Select Yes to format the card, or turn the
camera off and insert another memory card.
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Memory card is locked
(write protected).
Turn the camera off and slide the card write-
protect switch to the “write” position.
• You may be able to record additional
images if you reduce image quality or size.
• Delete unwanted images.
Memory card is full.
• Insert another memory card.
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Message
Solution
If the current folder is numbered 999 and
contains either 999 photographs or a photo-
graph numbered 9999, the shutter-release
Cannot create additional button will be disabled and no further pho-
folders on memory card. tographs can be taken. Choose Yes for Reset
a new memory card.
The movie-record button The movie-record button can not be used in
can not be used in this
mode.
Smart Photo Selector, still image, or Motion
Snapshot mode.
Stills can not be taken
when slow motion is
selected.
The shutter-release button can not be used
to take photographs while a slow-motion
• Lower ISO sensitivity.
Hi
• Choose a faster shutter speed or smaller
aperture (higher f-number).
• Raise ISO sensitivity.
• Use the built-in flash.
• Choose a slower shutter speed or larger
aperture (lower f-number).
Lo
The camera’s internal
temperature is high. The Wait for the camera to cool.
camera will now turn off.
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Memory card contains no To view pictures, insert a memory card con-
images.
taining images.
The file has been created or modified on a
computer or different make of camera, or is
corrupt.
Cannot display this file.
Cannot select this file.
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Specifications
Nikon 1 J1 Digital Camera
Type
Type
Lens mount
Digital camera with interchangeable lenses
Nikon 1 mount
Effective angle of view Approx. 2.7× lens focal length (35 mm format
equivalent); Nikon CX format
Effective pixels
10.1 million
Image sensor
Image sensor
13.2 mm × 8.8 mm CMOS sensor
Storage
Image size (pixels)
Still images (still image and Smart Photo Selector modes,
aspect ratio 3 : 2)
• 3,872 × 2,592
• 2,896 × 1,944
• 1,936 × 1,296
Still images (movie mode, aspect ratio 16 : 9)
• 3,840 × 2,160 (1080/60i) • 1,920 × 1,080 (1080/30p)
• 1,280 × 720 (720/60p)
Still images (Motion Snapshot mode, aspect ratio 16 : 9)
• 3,840 × 2,160
File format
• NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed
• JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx.
1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16)
compression
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• NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in
both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
Picture Control system Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait,
Landscape; selected Picture Control can be mod-
ified; storage for custom Picture Controls
Media
File system
SD (Secure Digital), SDHC, and SDXC memory cards
DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digi-
tal Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format
for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge
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Shooting modes
C still image (3 : 2), y Smart Photo Selector
(3 : 2), 1 movie (HD 16 : 9, slow motion 8 : 3),
z Motion Snapshot (16 : 9)
Shutter
Type
Speed
Electronic shutter
1
1
/
16,000–30 s in steps of
optional ML-L3 remote control)
Synchronizes with shutter at X=1
60 s or slower
/
3 EV; Bulb; Time (requires
Flash sync speed
/
Release
Mode
• Single frame, continuous, Electronic (Hi)
• Self-timer, delayed remote, quick-response
remote, interval timer shooting
Frame advance rate
• Electronic (Hi): Approx. 10, 30, or 60 fps
• Other modes: Up to 5 fps (single AF or manual
focus, S Shutter-priority auto or M Manual expo-
1
sure mode, shutter speed
/
250 s or faster, and
other settings at default values)
Self-timer
2 s, 5 s, 10 s
Remote control modes Delayed remote (2 s); quick-response remote
Exposure
Metering
Metering method
TTL metering using image sensor
• Matrix
• Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of
frame
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• Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected
focus area
Mode
Programmed auto with flexible program; shutter-
priority auto; aperture-priority auto; manual;
scene auto selector
Exposure compensation –3–+3 EV in increments of 1
/3 EV
Exposure lock
Luminosity locked at metered value with A
(AE-L/AF-L) button
ISO sensitivity
ISO 100–3200 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to
(Recommended Exposure approx. 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) above ISO
Index)
3200; auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 100–3200,
100–800, 100–400) available
On, off
Active D-Lighting
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Focus
Autofocus
Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-
detect AF); AF-assist illuminator
• Autofocus (AF): Single AF (AF-S); continuous AF
(AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); full-
time AF (AF-F)
Lens servo
• Manual focus (MF)
AF-area mode
Focus area
Single-point, auto-area, subject tracking
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areas support phase-detection AF
• Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas
Focus lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release
button halfway (single AF) or by pressing A (AE-
L/AF-L) button
Face-priority AF
On, off
Flash
Built-in flash
Guide Number (GN)
Control
Raised by sliding flash pop-up control
Approx. 5/16 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
i-TTL flash control using image sensor available
Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync
with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear
curtain with slow sync
Mode
Flash compensation
Flash-ready indicator
–3–+1 EV in increments of 1
3 EV
/
Lights when built-in flash unit is fully charged
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White balance
Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight,
flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except
preset manual with fine tuning
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Movie
Metering
Metering method
TTL metering using image sensor
• Matrix
• Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of
frame
• Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected
focus area
Frame size (pixels)/
recording rate
HD movies
• 1,920 × 1,080/60i (59.94 fields/s*)
• 1,920 × 1,080/30p (29.97 fps)
• 1,280 × 720/60p (59.94 fps)
Slow-motion movies
• 640 × 240/400 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps)
• 320 × 120/1,200 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps)
Motion Snapshot
1,920 × 1,080/60p (59.94 fps) (plays at 24p/23.976 fps)
MOV
File format
Video compression
H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format AAC
Audio recording device Built-in stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
* Sensor output is about 60 fps.
Monitor
7.5 cm/3-in., approx. 460k-dot, TFT LCD with
brightness adjustment
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Playback
Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or
calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie
playback, slide show, histogram display, auto
image rotation, and rating option
Interface
USB
Hi-Speed USB
HDMI output
Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
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Supported languages
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional),
Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French,
German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian,
Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portu-
guese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish,
Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
Power source
Battery
AC adapter
One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL20 battery
EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5C power connec-
tor (available separately)
1
Tripod socket
/
4-in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions/weight
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 106.0 × 61.0 × 29.8 mm/
4.2 × 2.4 × 1.2 in., excluding projections
Weight
Approx. 277 g/9.8 oz with battery and memory
card but without body cap; approx. 234 g/8.3 oz
(camera body only)
Operating environment
Temperature
0–40 °C/+32–104 °F
Humidity
Less than 85% (no condensation)
• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged bat-
tery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F).
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and
software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice.
Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes
that this manual may contain.
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MH-27 battery charger
Rated input
AC 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz, 0.2 A
Rated output
DC 8.4 V/0.6 A
Supported batteries
Charging time
Nikon EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Approx. 2 hours at an ambient temperature of
25 °C/77 °F when no charge remains
Operating temperature 0–40 °C/+32–104 °F
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 67.0 × 28.0 × 94.0 mm/2.6 × 1.1 × 3.7 in.,
excluding plug adapter
Weight
Approx. 83 g/2.9 oz, excluding plug adapter
EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Type
Rated capacity
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
7.2 V, 1,020 mAh
Operating temperature 0–40 °C/+32–104 °F
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 30.7 × 50.0 × 14.0 mm/1.2 × 2.0 × 0.6 in.
Weight
Approx. 41 g/1.4 oz, excluding terminal cover
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1 NIKKOR VR 10–30 mm f/3.5–5.6
Type
1 mount lens
Focal length
10–30 mm
Maximum aperture
Construction
Angle of view
Vibration reduction
f/3.5–5.6
12 elements in 9 groups (including 3 aspherical elements)
77°–29° 40′
Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs)
Minimum focus distance 0.2 m/0.7 ft from focal plane at all zoom positions
Diaphragm blades
Diaphragm
7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Fully automatic
Aperture range
• 10 mm focal length: f/3.5–16
• 30 mm focal length: f/5.6–16
Filter-attachment size 40.5 mm (P=0.5 mm)
Dimensions
Approx. 57.5 mm diameter × 42 mm (distance from
camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted)
Weight
Approx. 115 g/4.1 oz
Specifications subject to change without notice. Nikon will not be held liable
for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Trademark Information
Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in
the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows
Vista are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corpora-
tion in the United States and/or other countries. The PictBridge logo is a
trademark. The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
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HDMI, the
logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade
names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with
your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec-
tive holders.
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Battery Life
The number of shots that can be taken with fully-charged batter-
ies varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, the
interval between shots, and the length of time menus are dis-
played. Sample figures for EN-EL20 (1020 mAh) batteries are
given below.
• Still images: Approximately 230
• Movies: Approximately 70 minutes of HD footage at 1080/60i
Values for still images measured at 25 °C/77 °F with a fully-
charged EN-EL20 battery, a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6
lens, and a 16 GB Toshiba R95 W80MB/s UHS-I SDHC card
according to the CIPA standard under the following test condi-
tions: NORMAL-quality photographs taken at intervals of 30 s
with the flash fired with every other shot and the camera
turned off and then on after every ten shots.
The following can reduce battery life:
• Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway
• Repeated autofocus operations
• Taking NEF (RAW) photographs
• Slow shutter speeds
• Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses
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To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon
EN-EL20 batteries:
• Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce
battery performance.
• Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose
their charge if left unused.
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Index
Built-in Flash ....................................... 39
Symbols
W (playback zoom/thumbnail)
C
D
Delayed remote ................................. 36
Detailed photo information .............6
E
Electronic (Hi) ..................................... 12
F
Fill flash ................................................. 39
Flash ....................................................... 39
Flash mode .......................................... 40
Flash-ready indicator ....................... 39
Focus area ...............................................9
Format .....................................................5
Format memory card ..........................5
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G
A
Grid display ............................................6
H
I
B
L
Landscape ..............................................7
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Short Movie Creator ......................... 53
Simplified display .................................6
Slow motion ........................................ 24
Smart Photo Selector mode .......... 16
M
Microphone .........................................22
Motion Snapshot mode ..................28
Movie mode ........................................21
Movie type ...........................................23
Movies ...................................................21
T
Temperature warnings ......................ix
N
V
Night portrait ........................................ 7
Volume .................................................. 26
P
Z
Playback menu ...................................44
Power switch ......................................... 5
Press the shutter-release button all
Press the shutter-release button
Zoom ring ............................................ 11
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Q
Quick response remote ...................36
R
Rear-curtain sync ...............................39
S
Scene auto selector ............................ 7
Self-timer ..............................................36
Setup menu .........................................46
Shooting menu ..................................44
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