Nikon 1 J2 User Manual

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Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual...
Page 2 Table of Contents For Your Safety................4 Notices.....................7 Introduction..............12 Package Contents................12 Parts of the Camera..............13 First Steps..................16 Auto Photo Mode ............20 Taking Photos in Auto Photo Mode.........20 Viewing Photographs ..............24 Deleting Pictures .................25 Creative Mode..............26 Choosing a Creative Mode............26 Choosing a Scene ................27 Smart Photo Selector Mode ..........
Page 3 Connecting to a Computer ..........63 Installing the Supplied Software..........63 Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer......65 Technical Notes............... 68 Optional Accessories ..............68 Storage and Cleaning..............71 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions......72 Troubleshooting................76 Error Messages................79 Specifications................
Page 4 Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera. 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 this User’s Manual thoroughly and keep it where it will be read by all who use the product.
Page 5: Product Documentation
Adobe website. 1 Start the computer and insert the reference manual CD. 2 Double-click the CD (Nikon 1 J2) 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.
Page 6: For Your Safety
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.
Page 7 Do not remain in contact with the camera, • Do not attempt to insert the battery battery, or charger for extended periods upside down or backwards. while the devices are on or in use. Parts of • Do not expose the battery to flame the device become hot.
Page 8 • Keep dry. Failure to observe this jacks, use only the cables provided or precaution could result in fire or sold by Nikon for the purpose to electric shock. maintain compliance with product • Do not short the charger terminals.
Page 9: Notices
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- •...
Page 10 If this Use the interface cables sold or pro- equipment does cause harmful inter- vided by Nikon for your equipment. ference to radio or television recep- Using other interface cables may tion, which can be determined by...
Page 11 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 •...
Page 12 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.
Page 13 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.
Page 14: Introduction
Introduction Package Contents Confirm that the package contains the following items. BF-N1000 body cap Nikon 1 J2 digital camera MH-27 battery EN-EL20 charger (AC wall rechargeable adapter or power cable Li-ion battery supplied in countries or (with terminal cover) regions where required;...
Page 15: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body Movie-record button ....
Page 16 The Camera Body (Continued) Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right (1,3, 4, or 2), or rotate it as shown at right. J button Flash pop-up control ......55 Tripod socket G (menu) button......58 Memory card access lamp ....22 &...
Page 17 The Monitor 9 10 11 Battery fully charged or NO ICON partially discharged. Low battery. 23 22 Shooting mode ........1 Number of exposures remaining Exposure mode ......29, 60 Number of shots remaining Scene ..........23, 27 before memory buffer fills Flexible program indicator White balance recording indicator Flash mode ...........55...
Page 18: First Steps
First Steps Attach the camera strap. Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets. Charge the battery. Insert the battery and plug the charger in . An exhausted battery fully charges in about two hours. Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is complete. Battery charging Charging...
Page 19 Insert the battery and a memory card. Check to be sure the battery and card are in the correct orien- tation. Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side, slide the battery in until it latches, and then slide in the memory card until it clicks into place.
Page 20 Attach a lens. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. Mounting mark (lens) Keeping marks aligned, position lens on Mounting mark camera, then rotate until it clicks into place. (camera) Mounting mark (lens) Turn the camera on.
Page 21 Choosing a Language and Setting the Camera Clock A language-selection dialog will be dis- played the first time the camera is turned on. Use the multi selector to choose a lan- guage, time zone, and date format, turn daylight saving time on or off, and set the camera’s 24-hour clock, pressing J after each step to proceed to the next dialog.
Page 22: Auto Photo Mode
Auto Photo Mode Auto photo mode is the mode generally used for taking photos. Taking Photos in Auto Photo Mode Select auto photo mode. Rotate the mode dial to C. Ready the camera. Hold the camera securely with both hands, being careful not to obstruct the lens, AF-assist illuminator, or microphone.
Page 23 Frame the photograph. Position your subject in the center of the frame. Focus. Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus. If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (0 13) may light to assist the focus operation. Focus area 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...
Page 24 Nikon website for your area). Be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button while attaching or removing the lens. Retract the...
Page 25 Face-Priority AF 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).
Page 26: Viewing Photographs
Viewing Photographs Press K to display your most recent pho- tograph full frame in the monitor (full- frame playback). K button Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to view additional pictures. To zoom in on the center of the current image, press the W control up.
Page 27: Deleting Pictures
Deleting Pictures To delete the current picture, press O. Note that once deleted, pic- tures can not be recovered. Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page. Press O. A confirmation dialog will be dis- played.
Page 28: Creative Mode
Creative Mode Choose creative mode when to take photos using special effects, match settings to the scene, or shoot in exposure modes P, S, A, or Choosing a Creative Mode Select creative mode. Rotate the mode dial to w. Choose a scene. Press the &...
Page 29: Choosing A Scene
Choosing a Scene Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenes: Option Description Control the full range of camera settings and choose P, S, A, M how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture (0 29). Each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed, the camera takes a series of shots and combines them to capture low lighting in night scenes;...
Page 30 Option Description Shoot photographs with a soft filter effect. To choose the amount of softening, press J when the view Soft (q) through the lens is dis- played, highlight an option using the multi selector, and press J to select. The top and bottom of each photo is blurred so that the subject appears to have been a diorama photo- Miniature effect (r)
Page 31 P, S, A, M P, S, A, M mode lets you choose the exposure mode, which con- trols how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture. Exposure Mode To choose the exposure mode, press the G button, highlight Exposure mode (0 60) in the shooting menu, and press 2 to display the options below, then highlight an option and press J.
Page 32 Backlighting The method used to capture details in shaded areas of back-lit subjects depends on the option selected for HDR in the shoot- ing menu (0 61). Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR (high dynamic range); Z appears in the display. Each time the shutter- release button is fully pressed, the camera takes two shots in quick succession and combines them to preserve details in highlights and shadows in high-contrast scenes;...
Page 33 Easy Panorama Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas. Set focus and exposure. Frame the start of the pan- orama and press the shut- ter-release button halfway. Guides will appear in the display. Start shooting. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down and then lift your fin- ger from the button.
Page 34: Smart Photo Selector Mode
Smart Photo Selector Mode Choose Smart Photo Selector mode for photos that capture a fleeting expression on the face of a portrait subject or other hard-to-time shots such as group photos in party scenes. Each time the shutter is released, the camera automatically selects the best shot and four best shot candidates based on composition and motion.
Page 35 Frame the photograph. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame. Begin buffering photographs. Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus (0 21). An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer.
Page 36: Viewing Photographs
Viewing Photographs Press K and use the multi selector to display photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector (0 24; pictures taken with the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by a y icon). Of the five pho- tographs recorded by the Smart Photo K button Selector, only the best shot will be dis- played (when you press the multi selec-...
Page 37 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 O button deleted, pictures can not be recovered.
Page 38: Movie Mode
Movie Mode Choose movie mode to shoot high-definition (HD) or slow- motion (0 40) movies using the movie-record button. HD Movies Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. Select movie mode. Rotate the mode dial to 1. An HD movie crop with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 will appear in the display.
Page 39 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to begin recording. A recording indica- tor, the time elapsed, and the time available are displayed while record- ing is in progress. Audio Recording Movie-record button Be careful not to cover the microphone Recording indicator/ and note that the built-in microphone Time elapsed may record sounds made by the camera...
Page 40 Taking Photographs During HD Movie Recording Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a photograph without interrupting HD movie recording. Photo- graphs taken during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Up to 15 photographs can be taken with each movie shot.
Page 41 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 &...
Page 42: Slow Motion
Slow Motion Record silent movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3. Movies are recorded at 400 fps and play back at 30 fps. Select movie mode. Rotate the mode dial to 1. Select slow-motion mode. Press the & button and use the multi selector and J button to select Slow motion.
Page 43 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- Movie-record button play;...
Page 44: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 24). Press J to start playback. Movie playback indicator/ 1 icon/Length Current position/total length Guide Volume The following operations can be performed: Description Pause Pause playback. Resume playback when the movie is paused Play or during rewind/advance.
Page 45 Deleting Movies To delete the current movie, press O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the movie and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the movie. Note that once deleted, movies can not be recovered. O button...
Page 46: Motion Snapshot Mode
Motion Snapshot Mode Choose Motion Snapshot mode to record brief movie vignettes with your photographs. Each time the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and about a second of movie foot- age. When the resulting “Motion Snapshot” is viewed on the camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approxi- mately 2.5 s, followed by the still image;...
Page 47 Frame the picture. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame. Begin buffering. Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus (0 21). An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buffer.
Page 48 Choosing a Theme To choose the background music for the movie, press & and use the multi selector and J button to choose from Beauty, Waves, Relaxation, and Tenderness. & button To play the background music for the highlighted theme, press the $ but- ton and use the W control to adjust vol- ume.
Page 49: Viewing Motion Snapshots
Viewing Motion Snapshots Press K and use the multi selector to display a Motion Snapshot (0 24; 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 K button about 2.5 s, followed by the photo;...
Page 50: Available Settings
Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. C Auto Photo, y Smart Photo Selector, 1 Movie, and z Motion Snap- shot Modes M h P Exposure mode — — Image quality — — —...
Page 51 M h P Focus area selection — — — Flexible program — — — — — — — — — — — Autoexposure Lock — — — — — Focus lock — — — Self-timer — — — — — — Exposure —...
Page 52 w Creative Mode In the table below, creative modes are represented by the following icons: j night landscape, o night portrait, m backlighting, p easy panorama, q soft, r miniature effect, and s selective color. P, S, A, M j o m p q r s Exposure mode —...
Page 53 P, S, A, M j o m p q r s Focus area selection — — — — — — — Flexible program — — — — — — — — — — Autoexposure Lock — Focus lock Self-timer — Exposure —...
Page 54: More On Photography
More on Photography Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 68) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. The following options are available: Self-timer and remote control off. The shutter is released when the camera shutter-release button is pressed.
Page 55 Select the desired option. Use the multi selector to highlight the desired option and press J. 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.
Page 56 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.
Page 57: The Built-In Flash
The Built-in Flash To use the flash, raise it by sliding the flash pop-up control. Charging begins when the flash is raised; once charging is complete, a flash-ready indicator (I) will be displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The following Flash pop-up control flash modes are available;...
Page 58 Choosing a Flash Mode Display the flash mode options. Press the multi selector down to dis- play a list of flash modes. The modes available depend on the shooting or exposure mode (0 60). Auto photo, Night portrait, Backlighting *, Soft, Miniature Exposure modes P and A effect, and Selective color shooting modes...
Page 59 Lowering the Built-in Flash 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 The built-in flash can be used in auto photo mode and when P, S, A, M, Night portrait, Backlighting, Soft, Miniature effect, or Selective color is selected in creative mode.
Page 60: Using The Menus
Using the Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: K Playback menu (0 60) B Setup menu (0 62) C y 1 w z Shooting menu (0 60) Menu options Options in current menu.
Page 61 Using the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate the menus. Multi selector Press 1 or 3 to select the tab then press 2 to display menu items. Highlight menu item and press 2 to display options. Highlight desired option and press J to select. Using the Menus The items listed may vary with camera settings.
Page 62 Playback Menu Options Delete multiple images. Delete View movies and photos in a slide show. Slide show Rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display Rotate tall during playback. DPOF print order Create digital “print orders”. Protect Protect pictures from accidental deletion. Rating Rate pictures.
Page 63 Choose HD movie frame size and frame rate (0 36). Movie settings Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. Adjust settings for different types of lighting. White balance Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. ISO sensitivity Choose how the camera processes pictures. Picture Control Custom Picture Create custom Picture Controls.
Page 64 Setup Menu Options Reset setup menu options to default values. Reset setup options Format the memory card. Format memory card Allow the shutter to be released when no memory Slot empty release lock card is inserted in the camera. Welcome screen Display a welcome message at startup.
Page 65: Connecting To A Computer
Connecting to a Computer Installing the Supplied Software Install the supplied software to copy pictures to your computer for viewing and editing pictures and creating short movies. Before installing the software, confirm that your system meets the requirements on page 64. Insert the installer CD.
Page 66 System Requirements The system requirements for the ViewNX 2 are: Windows • Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core series, 1.6 GHz or better • H.264 movies (playback): 3.0 GHz or better Pentium D • H.264 movies (editing): 2.6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (64- and 32-bit editions;...
Page 67: Viewing And Editing Pictures On A Computer
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a pro- gram, select Nikon Transfer 2. Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change pro- gram.
Page 68 Click Start Transfer. At default settings, all the pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Click Start Transfer Terminate the connection. If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the com- puter operating system to eject the removable disk corre- sponding to the memory card and then remove the card from...
Page 69 Retouching Photographs To crop pictures and perform such tasks as adjusting sharp- ness and tone levels, click the Edit button in the toolbar. Printing Pictures Click the Print button in the toolbar. A dialog will be dis- played, allowing you to print pictures on a printer connected to the computer.
Page 70: Technical Notes
Power sources • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20 (0 86): Additional EN-EL20 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-27 (0 86): Recharge EN-EL20 batteries. • Power Connector EP-5C, AC Adapter EH-5b: These accessories can be used to power the camera for extended periods (EH-5a and EH-5 AC adapters can also be used).
Page 71 Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the web- sites listed on page 11 for the latest information on sup- ported operating systems. At default settings, Nikon...
Page 72 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 SDXC cards...
Page 73: Storage And Cleaning
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.
Page 74: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions
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.
Page 75 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.
Page 76 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 Batteries: Batter ies may leak or is elevated will impair battery per-...
Page 77 Unplug when not in use. Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services).
Page 78: Troubleshooting
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 (0 18) or the battery is exhausted (0 15, 16).
Page 79 Shooting (All Shooting and Exposure Modes) The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card. The shutter-release is disabled: • The battery is exhausted (0 15, 16). • The memory card is locked or full (0 18). •...
Page 80 (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. The date of recording is not correct: Set the camera clock.
Page 81: Error Messages
This memory card cannot • Format the card (0 17). If the problem per- be used. Card may be sists, the card may be damaged. Contact a damaged; insert a Nikon-authorized service representative. different card. • Insert a new memory card.
Page 82 Message Solution If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a photo- graph numbered 9999, the shutter-release Cannot create additional button will be disabled and no further pho- folders on memory card. tographs can be taken. Choose Yes for Reset file numbering and then either format the current memory card or insert a new mem- ory card.
Page 83: Specifications
Effective pixels 10.1 million Image sensor Image sensor 13.2 mm × 8.8 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon CX for- mat) Storage Image size (pixels) Still images (auto photo, Smart Photo Selector, and all creative modes other than Easy panorama; aspect ratio 3 : 2) •...
Page 84 Storage File format • NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression • NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Picture Control system Landscape;...
Page 85 Release Frame advance rate • Electronic (Hi): Approx. 10, 30, or 60 fps • Other modes: Up to 5 fps (auto photo mode or P, S, A, M chosen in creative mode with Continuous selected for Continuous, single AF or manual focus, S Shutter-priority auto or M Manual expo- sure mode, shutter speed s or faster, and...
Page 86 Focus Autofocus Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast- detect AF); AF-assist illuminator Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single AF (AF-S); continuous AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); full- time AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (MF) Single-point, auto-area, subject tracking AF-area mode Focus area •...
Page 87 Movie Frame size (pixels)/ HD movies • 1920 × 1080/60i (59.94 fields/s recording rate • 1920 × 1080/30p (29.97 fps) • 1280 × 720/60p (59.94 fps) Slow-motion movies • 640 × 240/400 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps) • 320 × 120/1200 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps) Motion Snapshot 1920 ×...
Page 88 • 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.
Page 89: Fully Automatic
Approx. 57.5 mm diameter × 31 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted) Approx. 83 g (3.0 oz) Weight 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.
Page 90 High-Defi- nition 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 trade- marks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Page 91 • Using Eye-Fi cards • Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses • Using zoom with power zoom lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL20 batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.
Page 92: Index
Index Symbols Attaching the lens ......18 Auto photo mode ......20 C (Auto photo mode) ..... 20 Auto power off ........23 w (Creative mode) ......26 Automatic scene selection .... 23 y (Smart Photo Selector mode) . 32 Available settings ......
Page 93 Multi selector .......14, 59 Strap ............16 System requirements ...... 64 Night landscape .........27 Night portrait ........27 Temperature warnings ....10 Nikon Transfer 2 .........65 Theme ........... 46 Tripod mounting spacer ..54, 69 Playback ..........24 Playback menu ........60 USB cable ..........65 Power connector .......68...
Page 94 Zoom ring ..........21...
Page 96 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. AMA14834 Printed in Europe SB2H01(11) 6MVA3211-01...
Page 97 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual...
Page 98 Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instruc- tions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product.
Page 99 Getting the Most from Your Camera Table of Contents Introduction 0 21 Auto Photo Mode 0 27 Creative Mode 0 35 Smart Photo Selector Mode 0 41 Movie Mode 0 49 Motion Snapshot Mode 0 53 Available Settings 0 57 More on Photography 0 67 More on Playback...
Page 100 Getting the Most from Your Camera Take pictures or movies in any of five modes. Choose q z Motion Snapshot mode (0 49) to record both photographs and brief movie vignettes, w y Smar t Photo Selec tor mode (0 35) to capture fleeting changes of expression and other hard-to-time shots, e C auto photo mode (0 21) to sim-...
Page 101 HDMI cable to w connect the camera to an HDTV (0 88). Accessories Expand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of inter- changeable lenses and other accessories (0 165). Remote Lenses controls Software for Nikon digital Mount cameras adapter (available on...
Page 102: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting the Most from Your Camera ......... ii Accessories ....................iii For Your Safety................x Notices..................xiii Introduction..............1 Package Contents................1 Parts of the Camera...............2 The Camera Body ................... 2 The Monitor....................4 The $ (Display) Button ..............5 The Mode Dial ..................
Page 103 P, S, A, M ....................30 Backlighting................... 31 Easy Panorama..................32 Smart Photo Selector Mode ..........35 Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode....... 35 Viewing Photographs..............38 Choosing the Best Shot ..............38 Deleting Pictures.................. 39 Movie Mode ..............41 HD Movies..................
Page 104 Deleting Pictures .................73 Deleting the Current Picture............73 The Playback Menu ................73 Rating Pictures ................74 Slide Shows...................75 Connections ..............79 Installing the Supplied Software..........79 System Requirements.................81 Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer ......83 Transferring Pictures................83 Viewing Pictures ...................84 Creating Short Movies................86 Viewing Pictures on TV...............88 High-Definition Devices..............88 Printing Photographs ..............90...
Page 105 The Shooting Menu............107 Reset Shooting Options ............109 Exposure Mode................110 P Programmed Auto.................112 S Shutter-Priority Auto..............113 A Aperture-Priority Auto ..............114 M Manual ....................115 Image Quality................118 Image Size...................119 Continuous .................121 Frame Rate..................123 Movie Settings ................123 Metering ..................124 Autoexposure Lock ................125 White Balance ................126 Fine-Tuning White Balance............127 Preset Manual ..................128 ISO Sensitivity ................131...
Page 106 Vibration Reduction..............143 Focus Mode................144 Manual Focus..................147 AF-Area Mode ................149 Focus Lock ................... 150 Face-Priority AF................. 152 Built-in AF Assist ............... 152 Flash Compensation ..............153 The Setup Menu ............155 Reset Setup Options ..............157 Format Memory Card............... 157 Slot Empty Release Lock ............
Page 107 Defaults..................177 Memory Card Capacity.............178 Troubleshooting................181 Display ....................181 Shooting (All Shooting and Exposure Modes)......182 Shooting (P, S, A, and M Modes) ..........183 Movies....................184 Playback ....................184 Miscellaneous ..................185 Error Messages................186 Specifications................189 Nikon 1 J2 Digital Camera ..............189 Battery Life ...................204 Index ....................205...
Page 108: For Your Safety
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.
Page 109 Do not remain in contact with the camera, • Do not attempt to insert the battery battery, or charger for extended periods upside down or backwards. while the devices are on or in use. Parts of • Do not expose the battery to flame the device become hot.
Page 110 • Keep dry. Failure to observe this jacks, use only the cables provided or precaution could result in fire or sold by Nikon for the purpose to electric shock. maintain compliance with product • Do not short the charger terminals.
Page 111: Notices
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- •...
Page 112 If this Use the interface cables sold or pro- equipment does cause harmful inter- vided by Nikon for your equipment. ference to radio or television recep- Using other interface cables may tion, which can be determined by...
Page 113 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 •...
Page 114 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.
Page 115 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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Page 117: Introduction
Introduction Package Contents Confirm that the package contains the following items. BF-N1000 body cap Nikon 1 J2 digital camera MH-27 battery EN-EL20 charger (AC wall rechargeable adapter or power cable Li-ion battery supplied in countries or (with terminal cover) regions where required;...
Page 118: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body Movie-record button ......42 Eyelet for camera strap .....
Page 119 The Camera Body (Continued) Flash pop-up control ......62 Tripod socket G (menu) button...8, 97, 107, 155 Memory card access lamp ..15, 23 & (feature) button ......10 Multi selector......... 7 W (playback zoom/thumbnail) J (OK) button ........7 A (AE-L/AF-L)....125, 151, 160 control.....25, 47, 70, 72, 148 E (exposure compensation) ...
Page 120: The Monitor
The Monitor 9 10 11 23 22 Shooting mode ........6 Number of exposures Exposure mode ......30, 110 remaining..........20 Scene ..........22, 28 Number of shots remaining Flexible program indicator .... 112 before memory buffer fills ....122 Flash mode ...........62 White balance Flash-ready indicator ......62 recording indicator ......129...
Page 121: The $ (Display) Button
The $ (Display) Button Press $ to cycle through shooting (0 4) and playback (0 67) indicators as shown below. $ button Shooting Playback Simplified display Simple photo info Detailed display Detailed photo info Image only The Framing Grid A framing grid can be displayed by selecting On for Grid display in the setup menu (0 158).
Page 122: The Mode Dial
The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the follow- ing shooting modes: Mode dial Motion Snapshot mode (0 49): Each time the shutter is released, the cam- era records a still image and about a second of movie footage. When the resulting “Motion Snapshot”...
Page 123: The Multi Selecor
The Multi Selecor The multi selector and J button are used to adjust settings and navigate the camera menus. Multi selector Settings: A Lock exposure (0 125) and/or focus (0 150). Menu navigation: 1 Move cursor up. Select highlighted item. Settings: E Settings: E View self-timer/...
Page 124: The G Button
The G Button Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: K Playback menu (0 97) B Setup menu (0 155) C y 1 w z Shooting menu (0 107) Menu options Options in current menu.
Page 125 Using the Menus Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (0 7). Multi selector Press 1 or 3 to select the tab then press 2 to display menu items. Highlight menu item and press 2 to display options. Highlight desired option and press J to select. Using the Menus The items listed may vary with camera settings.
Page 126: The & (Feature) Button
The & (Feature) Button The & button gives access to the follow- ing features in creative, movie, Motion Snapshot, and playback modes. Press & and use the multi selector (or W control) and J button to adjust options. & button •...
Page 127: First Steps
First Steps Attach the camera strap. Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets. Charge the battery. Insert the battery and plug the charger in . An exhausted battery fully charges in about two hours. Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is complete. Battery charging Charging...
Page 128 35°C (95°F). If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly during charging, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. Fail- ure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged.
Page 129 Insert the battery and a memory card. Check to be sure the battery and card are in the correct orien- tation. Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side, slide the battery in until it latches, and then slide in the memory card until it clicks into place.
Page 130 Inserting and Removing Batteries and Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards. Note that the battery may be hot after use; observe due caution when removing the battery. Formatting Memory Cards 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...
Page 131 Removing Batteries and Memory Cards After turning the camera off, confirm that the memory card access lamp (0 3) is off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To remove the battery, first release it by pressing the orange battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow and then remove the battery by hand.
Page 132 Attach a lens. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6. See page 143 for information on vibration reduc- tion (VR), page 197 for information on detaching lenses.
Page 133 1 NIKKOR VR 30–110mm f/3.8–5.6 lenses, firmware version 1.10 or later is required if locking the lens barrel is to turn the camera off when the monitor is off; for information on updating lens firmware, visit the Nikon website for your area).
Page 134 Choose a language and set the clock. A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Use the multi selector and J button (0 9) to choose a language and set the camera clock. Photos can not be taken until you have set the time and date.
Page 135 The Camera Clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary. The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EP-5C power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 170).
Page 136 Check the battery level and memory card capacity. Battery level Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining in the moni- tor. Battery Level Display Description Battery fully charged or partially discharged; Exposures remaining level shown by L or NO ICON K icon in detailed display (0 5).
Page 137: Auto Photo Mode
Auto Photo Mode Auto photo mode is the mode generally used for taking photos. Taking Photos in Auto Photo Mode Select auto photo mode. Rotate the mode dial to C. Ready the camera. Hold the camera securely with both hands, being careful not to obstruct the lens, AF-assist illuminator, or microphone.
Page 138 Frame the photograph. Position your subject in the center of the frame. The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Focus: Press halfway Shoot: Press the rest of the way down...
Page 139 Focus. Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus. If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (0 2) may light to assist the focus operation. Focus area 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).
Page 140 Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out).
Page 141: Viewing Photographs
Viewing Photographs Press K to display your most recent pho- tograph full frame in the monitor (full- frame playback). K button Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to view additional pictures. To zoom in on the center of the current image, press the W control up (0 72).
Page 142: Deleting Pictures
Deleting Pictures To delete the current picture, press O. Note that once deleted, pic- tures can not be recovered. Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page. Press O. A confirmation dialog will be dis- played.
Page 143: Creative Mode
Creative Mode Choose creative mode when to take photos using special effects, match settings to the scene, or shoot in exposure modes P, S, A, or Choosing a Creative Mode Select creative mode. Rotate the mode dial to w. Choose a scene. Press the &...
Page 144: Choosing A Scene
Choosing a Scene Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenes: Option Description Control the full range of camera settings and choose P, S, A, M how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture (0 30). Each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed, the camera takes a series of shots and combines them to capture low lighting in night scenes;...
Page 145: Soft (Q)
Option Description Shoot photographs with a soft filter effect. To choose the amount of softening, press J when the view Soft (q) through the lens is dis- played, highlight an option using the multi selector, and press J to select. The top and bottom of each photo is blurred so that the subject appears to have been a diorama photo- Miniature effect (r)
Page 146: P, S, A, M
P, S, A, M P, S, A, M mode lets you choose the exposure mode, which con- trols how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture. Exposure Mode To choose the exposure mode, press the G button, highlight Exposure mode (0 110) in the shooting menu (0 107), and press 2 to display the options below, then highlight an option and press J.
Page 147: Backlighting
Backlighting The method used to capture details in shaded areas of back-lit subjects depends on the option selected for HDR in the shoot- ing menu (0 107). Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR (high dynamic range); Z appears in the display. Each time the shutter- release button is fully pressed, the camera takes two shots in quick succession and combines them to preserve details in highlights and shadows in high-contrast scenes;...
Page 148: Easy Panorama
Easy Panorama Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas. During shooting, the camera focuses using auto-area AF (0 149); face-priority AF (0 24) is not available. Exposure compensation (0 60) can be used, but the built-in flash will not fire. Set focus and exposure.
Page 149 An example of how to pan the camera is shown below. With- out changing your position, pan the camera in a steady curve either horizontally or vertically. Time the pan according to the option selected for Image size in the shooting menu: about 15 seconds are needed to complete the pan when A Normal panorama is selected, about 30 seconds when B Wide panorama is selected.
Page 150 Viewing Panoramas Panoramas can be viewed by pressing J when a panorama is displayed full frame (0 25). The start of the panorama will be displayed with the smallest dimension filling the display and the camera will then scroll through the picture in the original pan direction.
Page 151: Smart Photo Selector Mode
Smart Photo Selector Mode Choose Smart Photo Selector mode for photos that capture a fleeting expression on the face of a portrait subject or other hard-to-time shots such as group photos in party scenes. Each time the shutter is released, the camera automatically selects the best shot and four best shot candidates based on composition and motion.
Page 152 Frame the photograph. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame. Begin buffering photographs. Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus (0 23). An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer.
Page 153 Buffering Buffering begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Shutter-release Shutter-release button button pressed pressed all the way Shooting ends halfway to focus down Buffering Smart Photo Selector Mode...
Page 154: Viewing Photographs
Viewing Photographs Press K and use the multi selector to display photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector (0 25; pictures taken with the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by a y icon). Of the five pho- tographs recorded by the Smart Photo K button Selector, only the best shot will be dis- played (when you press the multi selec-...
Page 155: Deleting Pictures
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 O button deleted, pictures can not be recovered.
Page 157: Movie Mode
Movie Mode Choose movie mode to shoot high-definition (HD) or slow- motion (0 45) movies using the movie-record button. HD Movies Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. Select movie mode. Rotate the mode dial to 1. An HD movie crop with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 will appear in the display.
Page 158 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to begin recording. A recording indica- tor, the time elapsed, and the time available are displayed while record- ing is in progress. Audio Recording Movie-record button Be careful not to cover the microphone Recording indicator/ and note that the built-in microphone Time elapsed may record sounds made by the camera...
Page 159 Taking Photographs During HD Movie Recording Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a photograph without interrupting HD movie recording. Photo- graphs taken during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Up to 15 photographs can be taken with each movie shot.
Page 160 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 &...
Page 161: Slow Motion
Slow Motion Record silent movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3. Movies are recorded at 400 fps and play back at 30 fps. Select movie mode. Rotate the mode dial to 1. Select slow-motion mode. Press the & button and use the multi selector and J button to select Slow motion.
Page 162 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- Movie-record button play;...
Page 163: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 25). Press J to start playback. Movie playback indicator/ 1 icon/Length Current position/total length Guide Volume The following operations can be performed: Description Pause Pause playback. Resume playback when the movie is paused Play or during rewind/advance.
Page 164: Deleting Movies
Deleting Movies To delete the current movie, press O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the movie and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the movie. Note that once deleted, movies can not be recovered. O button See Also See page 104 for information on trimming...
Page 165: Motion Snapshot Mode
Motion Snapshot Mode Choose Motion Snapshot mode to record brief movie vignettes with your photographs. Each time the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and about a second of movie foot- age. When the resulting “Motion Snapshot” is viewed on the camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approxi- mately 2.5 s, followed by the still image;...
Page 166 Frame the picture. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame. Begin buffering. Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus (0 23). An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buffer.
Page 167 Buffering Buffering begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Shutter-release Shutter-release button button pressed pressed all the way Shooting ends halfway to focus down Buffering Choosing a Theme...
Page 168: Viewing Motion Snapshots
Viewing Motion Snapshots Press K and use the multi selector to display a Motion Snapshot (0 25; 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 K button about 2.5 s, followed by the photo;...
Page 169: Available Settings
Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. C Auto Photo, y Smart Photo Selector, 1 Movie, and z Motion Snap- shot Modes M h P Exposure mode — — Image quality — — —...
Page 170 M h P Focus area selection — — — Flexible program — — — — — — — — — — — Autoexposure Lock — — — — — Focus lock — — — Self-timer — — — — — — Exposure —...
Page 171 w Creative Mode In the table below, creative modes are represented by the following icons: j night landscape, o night portrait, m backlighting, p easy panorama, q soft, r miniature effect, and s selective color. P, S, A, M j o m p q r s Exposure mode —...
Page 172 P, S, A, M j o m p q r s Focus area selection — — — — — — — Flexible program — — — — — — — — — — Autoexposure Lock — Focus lock Self-timer — Exposure —...
Page 173: More On Photography
More on Photography Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 166) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. The following options are available: Self-timer and remote control off. The shutter is released when the camera shutter-release button is pressed.
Page 174 Select the desired option. Use the multi selector to highlight the desired option and press J. 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.
Page 175 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.
Page 176: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. Choose from values between –3 EV (underexposure) and +3 EV (overexposure) in increments of EV. In general, positive values make the image brighter while negative values make it darker.
Page 177 Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is most effective when used with center- weighted or spot metering (0 124). The Built-in Flash When used with the built-in flash, exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level.
Page 178: The Built-In Flash
The Built-in Flash To use the flash, raise it by sliding the flash pop-up control. Charging begins when the flash is raised; once charging is complete, a flash-ready indicator (I) will be displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The following Flash pop-up control flash modes are available;...
Page 179: Choosing A Flash Mode
Choosing a Flash Mode Display the flash mode options. Press the multi selector down to dis- play a list of flash modes. The modes available depend on the shooting or exposure mode. Auto photo, Night portrait, Backlighting *, Soft, Miniature Exposure modes P and A effect, and Selective color shooting modes...
Page 180 Lowering the Built-in Flash 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 The built-in flash can be used in auto photo mode and when P, S, A, M, Night portrait, Backlighting, Soft, Miniature effect, or Selective color is selected in creative mode (0 53).
Page 181 Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. With the standard zoom lens at maximum aperture and ISO sensitivity set to ISO 100 to 3200, the range is approximately 0.6 m–5.0 m (2 ft–16 ft) when the lens is zoomed all the way out, 0.6 m–3.0 m (2 ft–9.8 ft) at maximum zoom.
Page 183: More On Playback
More on Playback Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback (0 25). Press the $ button to cycle through simple photo information, detailed photo information (0 68), and no photo information. $ button Simple Photo Information Still images Movies Shooting mode ........
Page 184 Detailed Photo Information Still images Movies Shooting mode ........6 Aperture........114, 115 Frame number/total number of Picture Control ........132 images Active D-Lighting indicator....139 Protect status........100 HDR indicator ........31 Camera name Image quality ........118 Retouch indicator ...101, 102, 103 Frame rate ..........123 Movie edit indicator......104 Image size...........119 Histogram showing distribution of...
Page 185 Histograms (0 68) Camera histograms are intended only as a guide and may differ from those in imaging applications. Sample histograms are shown below: • If brightness varies evenly across the image, the distribution of tones will be relatively even. •...
Page 186: Thumbnail Playback
Thumbnail Playback To view pictures in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or 72 images, press W down when a picture is displayed full frame. W control Full-frame Calendar playback Thumbnail playback playback The following operations can be performed: Description Press down to increase the number of Display more images displayed, up to decrease.
Page 187: Calendar Playback
Calendar Playback To view pictures taken on a selected date, press W down when 72 pictures are dis- played (0 70). W control Full-frame Calendar playback Thumbnail playback playback The following operations can be performed: Description Highlight date Use multi selector to highlight date. Press J to view the first picture View pictures taken on highlighted date...
Page 188: Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom To zoom in on a photograph, display it full frame and press W up. Playback zoom is not available with movies or Motion Snapshots. W control The following operations can be performed: Description Press up to zoom in, down zoom out.
Page 189: Deleting Pictures
Deleting Pictures Pictures can be deleted from the memory card as described below. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered; protected images, however, will not be deleted. Deleting the Current Picture To delete the picture currently displayed in full-frame playback or selected in the thumbnail list, press O.
Page 190: Rating Pictures
Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion (0 73). The Slide show option in the playback menu can be used to display only pictures with a selected rating or ratings (0 75). Ratings can also be viewed in ViewNX 2. Rating is not available with protected images.
Page 191: Slide Shows
Slide Shows To view a slide show of the pictures on the memory card, press the G button, select Slide show in the playback menu, and follow the steps below. G button Select the type of image used in the show. Highlight the desired option and press J.
Page 192 Adjust display times and choose a background track. Adjust the following options: Frame interval Choose how long each still image is displayed. Choose how much of each movie is played back before the next slide is displayed. Choose Same as frame Movie playback interval to display the next slide after the time time...
Page 193 Select Start. Highlight Start and press J to start the slide show. The following operations can be performed while a slide show is in progress: Description Press 4 to return to the previous frame, 2 Skip back/skip ahead to skip to the next frame. Pause/resume Pause the show.
Page 195: Connections
Connections Installing the Supplied Software Install the supplied software to copy pictures to your computer for viewing and editing pictures and creating short movies. Before installing the software, confirm that your system meets the requirements on page 81. Start the computer and insert the installer ViewNX 2/ Short Movie Creator CD.
Page 196 Start the installer. Click Install Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions. Exit the installer. Click Yes (Windows) or OK (Mac OS) when installation is com- plete. Windows Mac OS Click Yes Click OK The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 •...
Page 197: System Requirements
System Requirements The system requirements for the ViewNX 2 are: Windows • Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core series, 1.6 GHz or better • H.264 movies (playback): 3.0 GHz or better Pentium D • H.264 movies (editing): 2.6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (64- and 32-bit editions;...
Page 198 The system requirements for the Short Movie Creator are: Windows 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).
Page 199: Viewing And Editing Pictures On A Computer
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a pro- gram, select Nikon Transfer 2. Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change pro- gram.
Page 200: Viewing Pictures
Click Start Transfer. At default settings, all the pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Click Start Transfer Terminate the connection. If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the com- puter operating system to eject the removable disk corre- sponding to the memory card and then remove the card from...
Page 201 Retouching Photographs To crop pictures and perform such tasks as adjusting sharp- ness and tone levels, click the Edit button in the toolbar. Creating Short Movies Use the Short Movie Creator to create short movies combining music, M otion Snapshots, movie footage, and photos, including those taken in auto photo, creative, and Smart Photo Selector modes (0 86).
Page 202: Creating Short Movies
Creating Short Movies Use the supplied Short Movie Creator software to create movies combining photographs with Motion Snapshots, movies, and music. Transfer pictures. Transfer pictures as described on page 83. Select components. Select pictures in ViewNX 2. Start Short Movie Creator. Click the Short Movie Cre- ator button in ViewNX 2.
Page 203 Save the movie. Click Create Movie. The dia- log shown at right will be displayed; select one of the following options and click Create. • Save file: Save the movie to a folder on the computer. • Save to Camera (memory card): Save the movie to a mem- ory card so that it can later be played back on the cam-...
Page 204: Viewing Pictures On Tv
Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a television for playback. Connecting an HDMI Cable Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting HDMI cables. When connecting cables, do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. High-Definition Devices A type C mini-pin High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from third-party suppliers) can be...
Page 205 Close the Connector Cover Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use. Foreign matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer. Television Playback Volume can be adjusted using the controls on the television; adjusting volume on the camera has no effect. Use of an EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5C power connector (available separately) is recommended for extended playback.
Page 206: Printing Photographs
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. Turn the camera off. Connect the USB cable. Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle.
Page 207: Printing Pictures One At A Time
Printing Pictures One at a Time Select a picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pic- tures. Press W up to zoom in on the current frame (0 72; press W down to exit zoom). To view nine pictures at a time, press W down when a picture is displayed full frame.
Page 208: Printing Multiple Pictures
Printing Multiple Pictures Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the Pict- Bridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 90). Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Select images for printing: Select pic- tures for printing.
Page 209 Select pictures or choose dates. If you chose Select images for printing or Print DPOF print order in Step 2, press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selec- tor to highlight pictures. To select the current picture for printing, press 1. The picture will be marked with a Z icon and the number of prints will be set to 1;...
Page 210 Adjust print options. Press J to display PictBridge print options. Press 1 or 3 to highlight page size, border, or time stamp items and press 2 to display the options described on page 95; note that a warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small for an index print.
Page 211 PictBridge Print Options Highlight a page size (only sizes supported by the current printer are listed) and press J to select and exit to the previous Page size menu (to print at the default page size for the current printer, select Use printer settings).
Page 212: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The DPOF print order option is used to create digital “print orders” for Pict- Bridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. Press the G but- ton, select DPOF print order in the play- b a c k m e n u, a n d ch o o s e f r o m t h e following options: Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selec-...
Page 213: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu To display the playback menu, press G and select the play- back menu tab (K). G button The playback menu contains the following options: Option Description Default Delete multiple images. — Delete Image type: All images Selected scene: Auto Frame interval: 5 s View movies and photos in Movie playback time:...
Page 214 Option Description Default Brighten shadows in dark or back-lit photos, creating a retouched copy that is — D-Lighting saved separately from the unmodified original. Create small copies of select- Choose size: 1.1 M Resize ed pictures. Create cropped copies of se- —...
Page 215: Selecting Multiple Images
Selecting Multiple Images Choosing the options listed below dis- plays an image selection dialog. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to high- light pictures (only pictures to which the operation applies are available for selec- tion). • Delete > Delete selected images (0 73) •...
Page 216: Rotate Tall
Rotate Tall Choose whether to rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback. Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review. “Tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures are automatically rotated for display in the camera monitor.
Page 217: D-Lighting
D-Lighting Applied to selected images, D-Lighting creates copies that have been processed to brighten shadows. Use to retouch dark or backlit photographs. D-Lighting is not available with panora- mas. Before After Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight an image (0 99) and press J to display the options shown at right.
Page 218: Resize
Resize Create small copies of selected photo- graphs. Select Choose size and choose a size from 1.1 M, 0.6 M, and 0.3 M, and then choose Select images. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures (0 99) and press 1 or 3 to select or deselect.
Page 219: Crop
Crop Create a cropped copy of selected photo- graphs. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight a picture (0 99) and press J to display the image with the default crop shown in yellow. Use the controls below to choose a crop and save the copy.
Page 220: Edit Movie
Edit Movie Trim footage from movies to create edited copies. Select Choose start point or Choose end point. Choose from the following options: • Choose start point: Trim the opening footage. • Choose end point: Trim the closing foot- age. Select a movie.
Page 221 Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long. If a copy can not be created at the current playback position, the current position will be displayed in red in Step 4 and no copy will be created. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card.
Page 223: The Shooting Menu
The Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu, press G and select the shoot- ing menu tab (C, y, 1, w, or z). G button The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Description Default Reset shooting options Reset shooting —...
Page 224 Option Description Default Adjust settings for dif- White balance Auto ferent types of lighting. Control the camera’s ISO sensitivity Auto (100–3200) sensitivity to light. Choose how the camera Standard Picture Control processes pictures. Custom Picture Create custom Picture — Controls. Control Choose a color space for Color space...
Page 225: Reset Shooting Options
Option Description Default Turn face-priority AF on Face-priority AF or off. Control the built-in AF- Built-in AF assist assist illuminator. Flash Control flash output. compensation 1 Varies with lens (0 143). 2 The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame when 10 fps is selected for Electronic (Hi) or Slow motion is selected as the movie type.
Page 226: Exposure Mode
Exposure Mode The options in the exposure mode menu offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. An automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode in which the camera not only chooses shutter speed and h Scene auto selector aperture but adjusts other settings to suit the subject (automatic scene selection;...
Page 227 Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture. Fast shutter speeds and large apertures freeze moving objects and soften background details, while slow shut- ter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring out background details.
Page 228: P Programmed Auto
P Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.
Page 229: S Shutter-Priority Auto
S Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion.
Page 230: A Aperture-Priority Auto
A Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers) reduce depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject.
Page 231: M Manual
M Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Choosing Shutter Speed and Aperture Adjust shutter speed and aperture with reference to the exposure indicator (see below). Shutter speed is set by pressing W up for faster speeds and down for slower speeds: choose from values between 30 s s or select “Bulb”...
Page 232 Long Time-Exposures (Manual Exposure Mode Only) Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. • Bulb: The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod. •...
Page 233 Choose a shutter speed. Press W down until “Bulb” is selected for shutter speed. For a shutter speed of “Time”, select a remote control mode (0 57) after choosing the shut- ter speed. W control Open the shutter. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down.
Page 234: Image Quality
Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio for photographs taken in auto photo, creative, and Smart Photo Selector modes. Option File type Description Compressed 12-bit raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card. White bal- NEF (RAW) ance, contrast, and other settings can be adjusted on a computer after shooting.
Page 235: Image Size
Image Size Choose the size of photographs taken in auto photo, creative, and Smart Photo Selector modes. Standard Photographs The following options are available in auto photo and Smart Photo Selector modes and when an option other than Easy pan- orama is selected in creative mode.
Page 236 NEF (RAW)/NEF (RAW) + JPEG The option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using soft- ware such as Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 166) or ViewNX 2 (supplied).
Page 237: Continuous
Continuous Choose from the following options. The camera takes one photograph each time the 8 Single frame shutter-release button is pressed. The camera takes photos at up to 5 frames per sec- s Continuous ond while the shutter-release button is held down. The camera records photographs at high rates r Electronic (Hi) while the shutter-release button is held down.
Page 238 Buffer Size 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.
Page 239: Frame Rate
Frame Rate Choose a frame rate for slow motion movies (0 45). The faster the frame rate, the smaller the frame size. Bit rate Maximum length Maximum length Option Frame size (pixels) (approx.) (shooting) (playback) 1 minute 640 × 240 1.8 Mbps 5 seconds 400 fps...
Page 240: Metering
Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure. Note that this setting is not available in auto photo or Smart Photo Selector mode, when Scene auto selector is selected in Motion Snapshot mode, or when creative modes other than P, S, A, M are selected; in these modes, metering is automatically adjusted to suit the scene.
Page 241: Autoexposure Lock
Autoexposure Lock Exposure lock is used to recompose photographs after metering exposure. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 124) to frame off-center subjects that are much brighter or darker than their surroundings or to optimize exposure for an object other than your main subject.
Page 242: White Balance
White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources, but other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source. Note that this setting is not available in auto photo or Smart Photo Selector mode, when Scene auto selector is selected in Motion Snapshot mode, or when creative modes other than P, S, A, M are selected;...
Page 243: Fine-Tuning White Balance
Fine-Tuning White Balance Options other than Preset manual can be fine-tuned as follows: Display fine-tuning options. Coordinates Highlight an option other than Preset manual and press 2 to display the fine-tuning options shown at right. Adjustment Fine-tune white balance. Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance. Increase green Increase blue Increase amber...
Page 244: Preset Manual
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. Light a reference object. Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph.
Page 245 Measure white balance. When the camera is ready to measure white balance, a flashing L will be displayed. Before the indicator stops flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the display and press the shutter-release button all the way d o w n .
Page 246 Auto Power Off White balance measurement will end without a new value being acquired if no operations are performed for the time selected for Auto power off in the setup menu (0 159; the default is 30 s). Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time;...
Page 247: Iso Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity “ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the more likely the image is to be affected by “noise” in the form of ran- domly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines.
Page 248: Picture Control
Picture Control Choose how the camera processes photographs. Note that this setting is not available in auto photo or Smart Photo Selector mode, when Scene auto selector is selected in Motion Snap- shot mode, or when creative modes other than P, S, A, M are selected;...
Page 249 Picture Controls using the Custom Picture Control option in the shooting menu (0 136). If desired, custom Picture Con- trols can be saved to a memory card and copied to other Nikon 1 J2 cameras or loaded into compatible software (0 137).
Page 250 Picture Control Settings Choose from options between –2 and +2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). For Quick adjust example, choosing positive values for Vivid makes pic- tures more vivid. Not available with Neutral, Mono- chrome, or custom Picture Controls.
Page 251 “A” (Auto) Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with expo- sure and the position of the subject in the frame. The Picture Control Grid Pressing W up in Step 2 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and satu- ration for the selected Picture Control in rela- tion to the other Picture Controls (only contrast is displayed when Monochrome is...
Page 252: Custom Picture Control
Custom Picture Control The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. Edit/Save To create a custom Picture Control, select Edit/save and follow the steps below. Select a Picture Control. Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2, or press J to proceed to Step 3 to save a copy of the high- lighted Picture Control without fur-...
Page 253: Load From/Save To Card
Capture NX 2 can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera, or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in other Nikon 1 J2 cameras and compatible software and then deleted when no longer needed.
Page 254: Color Space
DCF, select the appropriate color space manually. For more informa- tion, see the documentation provided with the application or device. Nikon Software ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automati- cally select the correct color space when opening photographs created...
Page 255: Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows for natural contrast. Use with high contrast scenes such as a brightly lit outdoor view framed in a door or window or a sub- jects in the shade on a sunny day. It is most effective when used with Matrix metering (0 124).
Page 256: Long Exposure Nr
Long Exposure NR Photographs taken at slow shutter speeds are automatically pro- cessed to reduce “noise” (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog), slightly increasing recording times. Selecting On increases the amount of noise reduction performed at shutter speeds slower than 1 s and increases the time required to record images by roughly 1.5 to 2 times.
Page 257: Movie Sound Options
Movie Sound Options Adjust movie sound recording settings for the built-in micro- phone. Microphone Select Microphone off to disable sound recording. Selecting any other option enables recording and sets the microphone to the selected sensitivity. The 2 Icon Movies recorded with the microphone off are indicated by a 2 icon in full-frame and movie playback.
Page 258: Interval Timer Shooting
Interval Timer Shooting Take photographs automatically at preset intervals. Before Shooting Before proceeding, check that the clock is set correctly (0 18, 162) and then take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. Use of a tripod is recommended. To ensure that shooting is not inter- rupted, be sure the battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5C power connector.
Page 259: Vibration Reduction
Interval Timer Photography A warning will be displayed if the camera is unable to start interval timer photography at current settings (for example, when “Bulb” is selected for shutter speed). While interval timer photography is in progress, settings can not be adjusted and the camera will not turn off automatically (0 17).
Page 260: Focus Mode
Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses. Auto-select AF: The camera automatically selects AF-S if the subject is AF-A stationary, AF-C if it is moving. Single AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when the shutter- AF-S release button is pressed halfway. Continuous AF: For subjects in motion.
Page 261 The AF-Assist Illuminator AF-assist illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illumi- nator will light automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. The AF- assist illuminator is available in all modes except movie mode and lights only if: •...
Page 262 Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the focus area may be displayed in green and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus.
Page 263: Manual Focus
Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus does not produce the desired results. Highlight Manual focus. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Manual focus (0 144). Display the manual focus guides. Press J to magnify the view at the center of the frame and display man- ual focus guides.
Page 264 Focus. Multi selector dial: Focus Rotate the multi selector until the sub- ject is in focus. Rotate the multi selec- tor clockwise to increase the focus d i s t a n c e , c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e t o decrease;...
Page 265: Af-Area Mode
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus area for autofocus is selected. Auto- The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus area. area Press J to view the focus area selection display, then use the multi selector to position the focus area over your subject Single- and press J;...
Page 266: Focus Lock
Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing on the subject in the center of the frame, allowing you to focus on a subject that will not be in the center of the final composi- tion.
Page 267 Lock focus. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, press 1 (A) to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-L/AF-L indicator will be displayed; 0 125). Focus will remain locked while 1 (A) is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button.
Page 268: Face-Priority Af
Face-Priority AF Choose On to enable face-priority AF (0 24). Built-in AF Assist AF-assist illuminator When On is selected and a mode other than movie mode is selected, the built-in AF-assist illuminator will light to illumi- nate poorly-lit subjects if: •...
Page 269: Flash Compensation
Flash Compensation Flash compensation alters flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject rel- ative to the background. Choose from values between –3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments of EV;...
Page 271: The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu To display the setup menu, press G and select the setup menu tab (B). G button The setup menu contains the following options: Option Description Default Reset setup menu options — Reset setup options to default values. Format memory Format the memory card.
Page 272 Option Description Default Choose the auto power Auto power off 30 s off delay. Choose how long the Remote on duration camera waits for a signal 5 min from a remote control. Assign AE/AF-L Choose the role played AE/AF lock by the 1 (A) button.
Page 273: Reset Setup Options
Reset Setup Options Select Yes to reset all setup menu options other than Flicker reduction, Time zone and date and Language to default val- ues. Format Memory Card Select Yes to format the memory card. Note that this permanently deletes all data on the card, including protected images; before proceeding, be sure to copy important pictures and other data to a computer (0 83).
Page 274: Welcome Screen
Welcome Screen If On is selected, the message at right will be displayed whenever the camera is turned on. Monitor Brightness Highlight Monitor brightness and press 2. Brightness can then be adjusted by pressing 1 or 3; choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness.
Page 275: Sound Settings
Sound Settings Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. If Autofocus/self-timer is selected, a beep will sound when the camera focuses and during self-timer and remote control photography; to mute the beep, remove the check from this item. Select Shutter to play a sound when the shutter is released, or remove the check from this item to mute the shutter.
Page 276: Remote On Duration
Remote on Duration Choose how long the camera will remain active while waiting for a signal from the remote control (0 57). Choose shorter delays to reduce the drain on the battery. Note that remote control mode must be reselected once the timer has expired. Assign AE/AF-L Button Choose whether the 1 (A) button locks both focus and exposure (AE/AF lock),...
Page 277: Flicker Reduction
Flicker Reduction Reduce flicker and banding in the displays and in movies while shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting. Choose a frequency which matches that of the local AC power supply. Flicker Reduction If you are unsure as to the frequency of the local power supply, test both options and choose the one that produces the best results.
Page 278: Time Zone And Date
Time Zone and Date Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, or turn daylight saving time on or off (0 18). Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set Time zone to the time in the new time zone. Date and time Set the camera clock.
Page 279: Auto Image Rotation
Auto Image Rotation Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in ViewNX 2 or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 166). The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) Camera rotated 90°...
Page 280: Pixel Mapping
Pixel Mapping Check and optimize the camera image sensor and image proces- sors if you notice unexpected bright spots in your pictures (note that the camera comes with the sensor and processors already optimized). Before performing pixel mapping as described below, check that the battery is fully charged.
Page 281: Technical Notes
Mount Adapter FT1: The FT1 allows NIKKOR F mount lenses to be Mount Adapter used with Nikon 1 interchangeable lens format digital cam- eras. The angle of view of an F mount lens mounted on the FT1 is equivalent to that of a 35 mm format lens with a focal length about 2.7 ×...
Page 282 Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the web- sites listed on page xvii for the latest information on sup- ported operating systems. At default settings, Nikon...
Page 283 Body Cap BF-N1000: The body cap keeps the dust shield free Body caps of dust when a lens is not in place. Tripod Tripod Adapter TA-N100: Prevents large lenses from coming into contact with the tripod head when the camera is adapters mounted on a tripod.
Page 284: Approved Memory Cards
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 SDXC cards...
Page 285: Approved Eye-Fi Cards
Approved Eye-Fi Cards When inserted in the camera, Eye-Fi cards can be used to upload photographs to a preselected destination. As of May 2012, the camera supports 8 GB Pro X2 SDHC cards. Eye-Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase in accordance with local regula- tions.
Page 286: Attaching A Power Connector And Ac Adapter
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connec- tor and AC adapter. Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber and power connector covers. 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.
Page 287 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.
Page 288: Storage And Cleaning
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.
Page 289: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Page 290 Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the cam- era at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly.
Page 291 Moiré: Moiré is an interference pattern created by the interaction of an image containing a regular, repeating grid, such as the pattern of weave in cloth or windows in a building, with the camera image sensor grid. In some cases, it may appear in the form of lines. If you notice moiré in your photographs, try changing the distance to the subject, zooming in and out, or changing the angle between the subject and the camera.
Page 292 • Used batteries are a valuable resource; recycle in accord with local reg- ulations. Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services).
Page 293: Defaults
Defaults Defaults for the options in the playback, shooting, and setup menus may be found on pages 97, 107, and 155, respectively. Defaults for other settings are listed below. Option Default Focus area (0 149) Center Flexible program (0 112) Autoexposure lock (0 125) Focus lock (0 150) Self-timer (0 57)
Page 294: Memory Card Capacity
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the number of pictures or amount of movie footage that can be stored on a 16 GB Toshiba SD-E016GUX UHS-I SDHC card at different image quality, size, or movie settings. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded. Auto Photo Mode Image quality Image size...
Page 295 Creative Mode (Easy Panorama Excluded) Image quality Image size File size No. of images Buffer capacity (0 118) (0 119) 3872×2592 23.9 MB NEF (RAW) + 2896×1944 21.4 MB JPEG fine 2, 3 1936×1296 19.6 MB NEF (RAW) — 17.1 MB 3872×2592 6.8 MB 2300...
Page 296 Smart Photo Selector Mode Image quality (0 118) Image size (0 119) File size No. of shots 3872×2592 119.4 MB NEF (RAW) + JPEG 2896×1944 106.9 MB fine 1936×1296 97.8 MB NEF (RAW) — 85.3 MB 3872×2592 34.1 MB JPEG fine 2896×1944 21.6 MB 1936×1296...
Page 297: Troubleshooting
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 (0 17) or the battery is exhausted (0 11, 20).
Page 298: Shooting (All Shooting And Exposure Modes)
Shooting (All Shooting and Exposure Modes) The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card. The shutter-release is disabled: • The battery is exhausted (0 11, 20). • The memory card is locked (0 14) or full (0 20). •...
Page 299: Shooting (P, S, A, And M Modes)
No photo taken when remote control shutter-release button is pressed: • Replace battery in remote control (0 166). • Choose a remote control mode (0 57). • The remote control standby timer has expired (0 160). • The remote is not pointed at the camera or the infrared receiver is not visible (0 2, 58).
Page 300: Movies
Movies Cannot record movies: The movie-record button can only be used to record movies in movie mode (0 41). No sound is recorded for movies: • Microphone off is selected for Movie sound options > Microphone (0 141). • Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion movies (0 45) or Motion Snapshots (0 49).
Page 301: Miscellaneous
(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. The date of recording is not correct: Set the camera clock (0 18, 162).
Page 302: Error Messages
Error Messages This section lists the error messages that appear in the display. Message Solution If the subject is too bright, lower ISO sensitivity or choose a faster shutter 113, 114, speed or smaller aperture (higher f- 115, 131 (Shutter-speed or number).
Page 303 • Format the card. If the problem per- cannot be used. Card sists, the card may be damaged. Con- may be damaged; tact a Nikon-authorized ser vice insert a different card. representative. • Insert a new memory card. 13, 168...
Page 304 Nikon-authorized a Nikon-authorized service representa- service center. tive. Press the shutter-release button. Con- An error has occurred. tact a Nikon-authorized service repre- Press the shutter- — sentative if the problem persists or re- release button again. occurs frequently. An error has occurred...
Page 305: Specifications
Effective pixels 10.1 million Image sensor Image sensor 13.2 mm × 8.8 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon CX for- mat) Storage Image size (pixels) Still images (auto photo, Smart Photo Selector, and all creative modes other than Easy panorama; aspect ratio 3 : 2) •...
Page 306 Storage File format • NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression • NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Picture Control system Landscape;...
Page 307 Release Frame advance rate • Electronic (Hi): Approx. 10, 30, or 60 fps • Other modes: Up to 5 fps (auto photo mode or P, S, A, M chosen in creative mode with Continuous selected for Continuous, single AF or manual focus, S Shutter-priority auto or M Manual expo- sure mode, shutter speed s or faster, and...
Page 308 Focus Autofocus Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast- detect AF); AF-assist illuminator Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single AF (AF-S); continuous AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); full- time AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (MF) Single-point, auto-area, subject tracking AF-area mode Focus area •...
Page 309 Movie Frame size (pixels)/ HD movies • 1920 × 1080/60i (59.94 fields/s recording rate • 1920 × 1080/30p (29.97 fps) • 1280 × 720/60p (59.94 fps) Slow-motion movies • 640 × 240/400 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps) • 320 × 120/1200 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps) Motion Snapshot 1920 ×...
Page 310 • 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.
Page 311 Approx. 57.5 mm diameter × 31 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted) Approx. 83 g (3.0 oz) Weight 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.
Page 312 1 NIKKOR Lenses 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 Lens hood mounting mark Zoom ring Lens cap Lens mounting mark CPU contacts Focal length mark Focal length scale Retractable lens barrel button 1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6 Zoom ring Lens cap Lens mounting mark CPU contacts Focal length mark Focal length scale...
Page 313 1 NIKKOR lenses are exclusively for Nikon 1 interchangeable lens format digital cameras. The angle of view is equivalent to a 35 mm format lens with a focal length about 2.7 × longer. The 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 supports normal and active vibration reduction and vibration reduction off (0 143).
Page 314 Supplied Accessories • 40.5 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-N40.5 • Rear Lens Cap LF-N1000 Optional Accessories • 40.5 mm screw-on filters • Bayonet Hood HB-N101 (for use with the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6; attaches as shown below). • 40.5 mm screw-on Hood HN-N102 (for use with the 1 NIKKOR 11– 27.5mm f/3.5–5.6;...
Page 315 The Optional FT1 Mount Adapter Read this section for information on using the optional FT1 mount adapter. Before proceeding, be sure that you have read and understood this manual and the documentation for the FT1 and lenses. Autofocus Autofocus is available only with AF-S lenses; other lenses sup- port manual focus only.
Page 316 Focus. Rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus. To zoom in on the display for more precise focus, press J (note that this feature is not available during movie recording or in slow-motion movie mode). A navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right of the display.
Page 317 The Electronic Rangefinder If a CPU lens is attached in manual focus mode, the focus indicator can be used to check whether the camera is focused on the subject in the center focus area. Focus indicator Status In focus. Camera focused in front of subject. Camera focused behind subject.
Page 318 Restrictions • Auto photo and Smart Photo Selector modes not supported. • Motion Snapshots can be recorded only when an AF-S lens is attached and AF-S (Single AF) is selected for focus mode and then only when the camera is in focus. Do not attempt to adjust focus using the focus ring;...
Page 319 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.
Page 320: Battery Life
• Using Eye-Fi cards • Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses • Using zoom with power zoom lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL20 batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.
Page 321: Index
Index c (single-point) ......149 Symbols 9 (subject tracking) ....149 C (Auto photo mode) .....21 Y (red-eye reduction) ....62 w (Creative mode) ......27 p (slow sync) ........62 y (Smart Photo Selector mode) .35 q (rear curtain sync) ...... 62 1 (Movie mode) ........41 I (flash-ready indicator) ....
Page 322 Best shot ........35, 38 Digital Print Order Format ...203 Body cap ........1, 2, 167 Discard ..........73 Brightness ..........134 D-Lighting .........101 Buffering ......36, 37, 50, 51 DPOF ........92, 96, 203 Built-in AF assist ..... 145, 152 DPOF print order ......92, 96 Built-in Flash ........
Page 323 ISO sensitivity ........131 Neutral ..........132 Night landscape ........ 28 JPEG ............. 118 Night portrait ......22, 28 Nikon Transfer 2 ......... 83 Normal panorama ....119, 179 Landscape ........22, 132 Language ........18, 162 Lens ....16, 24, 143, 165, 195 Photo information ......5, 67...
Page 324 Power drive zoom switch ....24 Self-timer ..........57 Power switch ........17 Sensitivity ..........131 Preset manual ......126, 128 Sensor protection barrier ....17 Press the shutter-release button all Setup menu ........155 the way down ......22, 23 Sharpening ........134 Press the shutter-release button Shooting menu ........107 halfway ......
Page 325 Toning ........134, 135 Trimming movies ......104 Tripod mounting spacer ..59, 167 USB ..........83, 90 USB cable ........83, 90 Vibration reduction ....... 143 ViewNX 2 ..........79 Vivid ............ 132 Volume ...........47, 77 VR ............143 Welcome screen ......158 White balance ........
Page 328 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. SB2F01(11) 6MVA2711-01...
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Page 332 ..1 VR 10-30/3.5-5.6 Nikon ® 5 YEARS OF PROTECTION 1 YEAR NIKON INC. USA LIMITED WARRANTY 4 YEARS NIKON INC. USA EXTENDED SERVICE COVERAGE LENS EXTENDED SERVICE COVERAGE (USA) Register your ESC online: www.nlkonusa.com/reglster ~overage. Registratiqn·withrn ten days ofpurchase required for ESC.
Page 333 6. ESC can be performed only by Nikon Inc.'s Melville, NY or El Segundo, CA repair facilities identified below. 7. ESC is valid only for the NIKKOR lens indicated on your bill of sale and only when that product is purchased by a retail consumer from an authorized Nikon dealer or reseller who purchased it from Nikon Inc.

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