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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Use the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app to view manuals anytime, anywhere on your smartphone or tablet.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting the Most from Your Camera ........iii About This Manual ...............iv The Reference Manual..............v For Your Safety................vi Notices.................... ix Wireless ..................xiv Introduction Package Contents................1 Parts of the Camera...............2 Using the Touch Screen..............10 First Steps..................15 Taking and Viewing Photographs Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode) ......22 Viewing Photographs .................25 Deleting Pictures ..................27...
  • Page 3 Other Shooting Modes u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture) ....55 Choosing a Shot Manually (Active Selection)......55 Choosing Your Moment (Slow View)..........59 Letting the Camera Choose the Moment (Smart Photo Selector)....................61 z Combining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes (Motion Snapshot Mode)..............65 Viewing Motion Snapshots ..............
  • Page 4 Tap Shooting Options ..............112 Playback....................112 Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)............... 112 Miscellaneous..................112 Error Messages................113 Specifications ................115 Nikon 1 J4 Digital Camera .............. 115 Battery Life................... 124 Index ................... 125 Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty .... 128...

  • Page 5: Getting The Most From Your Camera

    Getting the Most from Your Camera Take photos with the shutter-release button. See page 6 for more informa- tion. Shutter-release button Shoot movies with the movie-record button. Movies can be recorded by pressing the movie-record but- ton in auto (page 22), creative (page 31), and advanced movie (page 46) modes.

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM. Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on your smartphone or tablet to view Nikon digital camera manuals, anytime, anywhere. Nikon Manual Viewer 2 can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store and Google Play.

  • Page 7: The Reference Manual

    The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later. 1 On your computer, launch a web browser and open the Nikon manual download site at http://nikonimglib.com/manual/ 2 Navigate to the page for the desired product and download...

  • Page 8: 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 9 Follow the instructions of airline and hos- Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should pital personnel. This camera transmits the display break, care should be radio frequencies that could interfere taken to avoid injury due to broken with medical equipment or aircraft glass and to prevent the liquid crystal navigation.
  • Page 10 • The battery may be hot immedi- sold by Nikon for the purpose to ately after use or when the product maintain compliance with product has been used on battery power for regulations.

  • Page 11: 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 12 Use the interface cables sold or pro- lar installation. If this equipment does vided by Nikon for your equipment. cause harmful interference to radio or Using other interface cables may television reception, which can be...
  • Page 13 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 14 Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including charg- ers, batteries, AC adapters, and lens accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
  • Page 15 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 16: Wireless

    FCC WARNING The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 17 Some studies have sug- gested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. The 1 J4, which is equipped with a LBWA1ZZYM6 (FCC ID:VPYLBYM / IC ID:772C-LBYM) wireless LAN module, has...
  • Page 18 Notices for Customers in Europe Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that the 1 J4 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_1J4.pdf Notice for Customers in Singapore...

  • Page 19: Introduction

    Introduction Package Contents Confirm that the package contains the following items: BF-N1000 body cap Nikon 1 J4 digital camera EN-EL22 MH-29 battery rechargeable charger (AC wall Li-ion battery adapter supplied in (with terminal cover) countries or regions where required; shape depends...

  • Page 20: 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 21 The Camera Body (Continued) J button Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right (1,3, 4, or 2), or rotate it as shown above. Monitor ........... 4 Memory card access lamp....24 K (playback) button ....25, 63, 69 O (delete) button........ 27 G (menu) button ......
  • Page 22 The Monitor 5 6 7 8 9 1011 Battery fully charged or NO ICON partially discharged. Low battery. 25 24 Shooting mode ........6 “k” (appears when memory remains Live image control......29 for over 1000 exposures) Creative mode ........31 Number of exposures remaining..21 Best moment capture Number of shots remaining before selection ........
  • Page 23 Recording Area The area recorded when electronic vibration reduction (0 94, 95) is in effect during movie recording is shown by a frame in the shoot- ing display. Area recorded...
  • Page 24 The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the follow- ing shooting modes: Mode dial z Motion Snapshot mode (0 65): Each time the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and about 1.6 s of movie footage. When the resulting “Motion Snapshot”...

  • Page 25: The G Button

    The G Button Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. Press the G button to display the menu selection dialog shown below, then use the multi selector to highlight the icon for the desired menu and press G button J.
  • Page 26 ❚❚ Using the Menus Use the multi selector (0 3) to navigate the playback, shooting, movie, image processing, setup, and Wi-Fi menus. Multi selector Select an item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight menu items and press 2 to view options for the highlighted item.
  • Page 27 The & (Feature) Menu To display the feature menu and adjust camera settings or access playback options, press & (feature) on the multi selector. & menu (shooting mode) & menu (playback) Select an item. Use the multi selector to highlight an item and press J to display options (to exit the &...

  • Page 28: Using The Touch Screen

    Using the Touch Screen The touch-sensitive monitor supports the following operations: Tap the monitor. Flick Flick a finger a short distance across the monitor. Slide Slide a finger over the monitor. Stretch/Pinch Place two fingers on the monitor and move them apart or pinch them together.
  • Page 29 The Touch Screen The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond when covered with third-party protective films or when touched with fingernails or gloved hands. Do not use excessive force or touch the screen with sharp objects. Using the Touch Screen The camera may not recognize a tap if you leave your finger on the screen too long.
  • Page 30 Tap highlighted icons to view set- tings and tap icons or sliders to Adjust change (the items available vary with camera settings). Tap 0 to settings save changes and exit, or tap 2 to return to the previous display. Tap Shooting Options Tap shooting options can be adjusted by tapping the icon shown at right (0 80).
  • Page 31 Use stretch and pinch gestures to zoom in and out and slide to scroll. You can also double-tap a Zoom in picture in full-frame playback to zoom in and double-tap again to exit zoom. To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view, use a pinch gesture in full- frame playback.
  • Page 32 Choose a Tap a menu icon to choose a menu. menu Tap menu items to display Adjust options and tap icons or sliders to change. Tap 2 to return to the settings previous display. ❚❚ The & Menu The touch screen can be used to adjust settings in the & menu. Tap menu items to display options and tap icons or sliders to Adjust...

  • Page 33: First Steps

    First Steps Attach the camera strap. Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets. Charge the battery. Insert the battery into the charger and plug the charger in . An exhausted battery fully charges in about three hours. Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is complete.
  • Page 34 Insert the battery and a memory card. The camera stores pictures on microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards (available separately; 0 104). Before inserting the battery or memory cards, check that they are in the correct orientation. 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 35 Attach a lens. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. Remove the rear lens cap Remove the camera body cap Mounting mark (camera) Keeping the mounting marks aligned, position the lens on Mounting mark (lens) the camera...
  • Page 36 Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place. If the lens supports vibration reduction (VR), vibration reduc- tion can be controlled from the camera (0 94, 95). Detaching the Lens Be sure the lens is retracted before removal. To remove the lens, turn the camera off, then press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w).
  • Page 37 Turn the camera on. Press the power switch to turn the camera on. The power lamp will briefly light green and the monitor will turn on. If the lens is equipped with a front lens cap, remove the cap before shooting.
  • Page 38 Nikon website for your area). Choose a language. A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on.
  • Page 39 Set the clock. Use the multi selector and J button (0 3) to set the time and date. Note that the camera uses a 24-hour clock. Press 4 or 2 to highlight time Press 1 or 3 to highlight date zone and press J.

  • Page 40: Taking And Viewing Photographs

    Taking and Viewing Photographs This chapter describes how to take, view, and delete photo- graphs in auto and creative mode. Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode) Follow the steps below to take photographs in auto mode, a “point-and-shoot” mode in which the camera automatically detects the subject type and adjusts settings according to the subject and situation.
  • Page 41 Ready the camera. Hold the camera securely with both hands, being careful not to obstruct the lens, AF-assist illuminator, or microphone. Rotate the camera as shown at lower right when taking pic- tures in “tall” (portrait) orientation. Frame the photograph. Position your subject in the center of the frame.
  • Page 42 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up (0 74) and the AF-assist illumina- tor (0 2) may light to assist the focus operation. If the camera is able to focus, the selected Focus area focus area will be highlighted in green and a beep will sound (a beep may not...

  • Page 43: Viewing Photographs

    The Framing Grid A framing grid can be displayed by selecting On for Display > Grid display in the setup menu (0 96). Viewing Photographs Press K to display your most recent pho- tograph full frame in the monitor (full- frame playback).
  • Page 44 The & (Feature) Menu (0 9) The following options can be accessed by pressing & when a photo is displayed: Start slide show ........92 Wi-Fi upload .........92 Protect ...........92 Rating.............92 Crop............92 Resize .............92 D-Lighting..........92 See Also The Display > Playback option in the setup menu can be used to tog- gle photo info on or off (0 96).

  • Page 45: 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 46 Face Priority The camera detects and focuses on portrait subjects (face priority). A double yellow bor- der 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 47: Live Image Control

    Live Image Control Live image controls let you preview how changes to each control will affect the final photograph. To choose a live image control for auto mode, press J to display the live image control menu, then use the multi selector to highlight a control and press J to view the effect.
  • Page 48 Motion control: Suggest motion by blurring Freeze motion moving objects, or “freeze” motion to capture moving objects clearly. Blur motion Freeze motion Blur motion Brightness control: Make pictures brighter Brighter or darker. Brighter Darker Darker Live Image Control Continuous shooting is not available (0 70) and the built-in flash can not be used when live image control is in effect.

  • Page 49: Choosing A Creative Mode

    Choosing a Creative Mode Choose creative mode to match settings to the subject or situa- tion, take photos using special effects, or control shutter speed and aperture. Select w mode. Rotate the mode dial to w (creative). Choose an option. Press &...

  • Page 50: Choosing A Mode That Matches The Subject Or Situation

    Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation Choose a creative mode according to the subject or situation: Option Description The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for opti- mal exposure (0 34). Recommended for snapshots Programmed auto (P) and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings.
  • Page 51 The & (Feature) Menu (0 9) Pressing & in creative mode displays the items listed below. The items available vary with the option selected for creative mode (0 32). Shooting mode........6 Creative..........31 Shutter speed........35, 37 Aperture .........36, 37 ISO sensitivity........95 AF-area mode........

  • Page 52: Taking Photos In P, S, A, And M Modes

    Taking Photos in P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. Choose a mode and adjust settings accord- ing to your creative intent. ❚❚ P Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations.
  • Page 53 ❚❚ S Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion. Fast shutter speed ( Slow shutter speed (1 s) 1600...
  • Page 54 ❚❚ 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 55 ❚❚ M Manual In manual 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). Press 2 to highlight shutter speed or aperture and rotate the multi selector to choose a value, then repeat for the remaining item.
  • Page 56 The Exposure Indicator When shutter speeds other than “Bulb” are selected, the exposure indicator shows whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings. Optimal exposure Underexposed by Overexposed by over 2 EV ISO Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M Modes) When an “auto”...

  • Page 57: The Creative Palette

    The Creative Palette To choose a creative effect, rotate the multi selector or use a fin- ger to rotate the creative palette in the monitor. The selected effect is visible in the monitor and changes gradually as the pal- ette is rotated. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a pic- ture with the selected effect (tap shooting options are not avail- able when the creative palette is displayed;...

  • Page 58: Hdr

    Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR (high dynamic range). 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; the built-in flash does not fire. Some time may be required to process the pictures;...

  • Page 59: Easy Panorama

    Easy Panorama Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas. During shooting, the camera focuses using auto-area AF; face detection (0 28) is not available. Exposure compensation can be used, but the built-in flash will not fire. Set focus and exposure. Frame the start of the pan- orama and press the shut- ter-release button halfway.
  • Page 60 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 61 ❚❚ Viewing Panoramas Panoramas can be viewed by pressing 3 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 62: Selective Color

    Selective Color Take black-and-white pictures in which one hue appears in a color. Choose Select color. Press & to display the & (feature) menu, then highlight Select color and press J. Choose a color. Use the multi selector to choose a color and press J.

  • Page 63: Cross Process

    Cross Process Select a base hue to take pictures with modified colors. Select Hue. Press & to display the & (feature) menu, then highlight Hue and press Choose a color. Use the multi selector to choose a base color (red, green, blue, or yellow) and press J.

  • Page 64: Recording And Viewing Movies

    Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies Use the movie-record button to record movies in auto, creative, and advanced movie mode. Turn the camera on. Press the power switch to turn the camera on. Choose a shooting mode. Rotate the mode dial to C (auto), w (creative), or v (advanced movie) as described on page 6.
  • Page 65 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 66 ❚❚ Shooting Mode Movies can be recorded in the shooting modes listed below. Movies can not be recorded in best moment capture or Motion Snapshot modes. C Auto mode (0 22) Choose this mode to leave the camera in charge of choosing settings. The camera automatically adjusts settings according to the subject and situation.
  • Page 67 ❚❚ Advanced Movie Options In v (advanced movie) mode, the fol- lowing options can be accessed by press- ing & and selecting Advanced movie in the & (feature) menu. 0 HD movie Record high-definition (HD) movies. Record up to about three seconds of silent slow- motion footage.
  • Page 68 The & (Feature) Menu (0 9) Pressing & in advanced movie mode displays the items listed below. The items available vary with the type of movie selected (0 49). Shooting mode........6 Advanced movie .........49 Exposure mode........94 Shutter speed........35, 37 Aperture .........36, 37 ISO sensitivity........95 Picture Control........95 White balance ........95...

  • Page 69: Taking Photographs During Movie Recording

    Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a photograph without interrupting movie recording. Photo- graphs taken during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 3 : 2. Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Up to 20 photographs can be taken with each movie shot.

  • Page 70: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 25). Press 3 to start playback. Movie playback indicator/ 1 icon/Length Current position/total length Volume Guide The following operations can be performed: Description Pause Pause playback. Resume playback when the movie is paused Play or during rewind/advance.

  • Page 71: Deleting Movies

    The & (Feature) Menu (0 9) The following options can be accessed by pressing & when a movie is displayed: Start slide show ........92 Wi-Fi upload ........92 Protect........... 92 Rating............ 92 Edit movie ..........92 Deleting Movies To delete the current movie, press O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed;...
  • Page 72 See Also The Edit movie option in the playback menu can be used to trim unwanted footage from existing movies (0 92). Use the Frame Size/Frame Rate option in the movie menu to choose the frame size and rate for HD movies (0 95), the Slow motion option to choose the frame rate for slow-motion movies (0 95).

  • Page 73: Other Shooting Modes

    Other Shooting Modes In addition to the modes described above, the camera offers u (best moment capture) mode to help with hard-to-time shots and a z (Motion Snapshot) mode that combines photographs with brief movie vignettes (0 65). u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture) Choose a shot from 20 frames recorded to temporary storage shortly before or after the shutter is released (Active Selection), choose the moment to release the shutter as the scene plays...
  • Page 74 Select u mode. Rotate the mode dial to u (best moment capture). Choose Active Selection. Press & (feature) to display the & menu. Highlight Best moment cap- ture and press J, then highlight Active Selection and press J. Frame the photograph. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame.
  • Page 75 Begin buffering photographs. Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus (0 24). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer. Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The 20 frames recorded to the buffer in the moments before and after the shutter- release button was pressed all the way...
  • Page 76 Active Selection At default settings, the frame recorded at the moment the shutter- release button was pressed all the way down is automatically marked with a p icon in Step 6. The & (Feature) Menu (0 9) Pressing & in best moment capture mode displays the items listed below.

  • Page 77: Choosing Your Moment (Slow View)

    Choosing Your Moment (Slow View) When slow view is selected in u (best moment capture) mode, the camera captures a short sequence of still images and plays them back in slow motion so that you can choose the precise moment for a photograph. Select u mode.
  • Page 78 Press the shutter-release button halfway. After focusing, the camera will record 20 frames to a temporary memory buffer. It will then slowly play them back in a continuous loop while the Progress indicator shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway. A & icon is displayed in the monitor.

  • Page 79: Letting The Camera Choose The Moment (Smart Photo Selector)

    Letting the Camera Choose the Moment (Smart Photo Selector) The Smart Photo Selector helps you capture a fleeting expres- sion 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 80 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 24). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer.
  • Page 81 ❚❚ Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector Press K and use the multi selector to dis- play photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector (0 25; pictures taken with the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by a y icon). Of the photographs recorded by the Smart Photo Selector, only the K button best shot will be displayed (when you...
  • Page 82 ❚❚ 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 best shot candidates, or press K to exit without deleting the pictures. Note that once O button deleted, pictures can not be recovered.

  • Page 83: Combining Photos With Brief Movie Vignettes (Motion Snapshot Mode)

    z Combining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes (Motion Snapshot Mode) Record brief movie vignettes with your photographs. Each time the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and about 1.6 s of movie footage. When the resulting “Motion Snap- shot”...
  • Page 84 Begin buffering. Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus (0 24). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buffer. Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The camera will record a photograph, together with about 1.6 s of movie footage beginning before and ending...
  • Page 85 The & (Feature) Menu (0 9) Pressing & in Motion Snapshot mode displays the following items: Shooting mode........6 Exposure mode........93 Shutter speed........35, 37 Aperture .........36, 37 ISO sensitivity........95 Movie before/after......93 File format..........93 Audio............. 68...
  • Page 86 ❚❚ Audio To record about four seconds of sound with Motion Snapshots beginning at the start of movie recording, use the multi selector and J button to select Ambient for Audio in the & (feature) menu (0 67). Motion Snapshots can also be recorded with background music (Background music) or no sound (None).

  • Page 87: Viewing Motion Snapshots

    Viewing Motion Snapshots Press K and use the multi selector to dis- play a Motion Snapshot (0 25; Motion Snapshots are indicated by a z icon). Pressing 3 when a Motion Snapshot is displayed plays back the movie portion in slow motion over a period of about 4 s, K button followed by the photo;...

  • Page 88: More On Photography

    More on Photography This section describes other features you can use when taking pictures. Continuous Mode Shoot a continuous series (burst) of photographs. Display release mode options. Press 4 (C) to display release mode options. Select I. Highlight I (continuous) and press 2 to display frame rate options.
  • Page 89 Continuous Mode Only one picture will be taken if the flash fires when I is selected; at settings of 10, 20, 30, and 60 fps, the built-in flash will not fire. While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the mem- ory card access lamp will light.

  • Page 90: Self-Timer Modes

    Self-Timer Modes The self-timer is used to delay shutter release until 10 or 2 sec- onds after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Display release mode options. Press 4 (C) to display release mode options. Select E. Highlight E (self-timer) and press 2 to display self-timer options.
  • Page 91 Frame the photograph and shoot. Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus, and then press the but- ton the rest of the way down. The self- timer lamp will start to flash and a beep will begin to sound. Two sec- onds before the photo is taken, the lamp will stop flashing and the beep- ing will become more rapid.

  • Page 92: The Built-In Flash

    The Built-in Flash Use the built-in flash for additional lighting when the subject is poorly lit or to “fill-in” (illuminate) back-lit subjects. The built-in flash is available in the following shooting modes, but note that some camera settings automatically disable the built-in flash: Auto Pop-up Modes In C (auto) mode and when soft, miniature effect, selective color, cross process, or toy camera effect is selected in w (cre-...
  • Page 93 ❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available in C (auto), q (soft), r (miniature effect), s (selective color), 6 (cross process), and 7 (toy camera effect) modes: • o (auto flash): When lighting is poor or the subject is backlit, the flash pops up automatically when the shutter-release but- ton is pressed halfway and fires as required.

  • Page 94: Manual Pop-Up Modes

    Manual Pop-up Modes When P, S, A, or M is selected in w (creative) mode, the flash must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised. Raise the flash. Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash.
  • Page 95 ❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available when P, S, A, or M is selected in w (creative) mode: • N (fill flash): The flash fires with every shot. • NY (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash fires with every shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.
  • Page 96 Raising the Flash When using the flash, be sure it is fully raised as shown at right. Do not touch the flash dur- ing shooting. 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.
  • Page 97 Using the Built-in Flash If the flash is fired multiple times in quick succession, the flash and shutter may be temporarily disabled to protect the flash. Shooting can be resumed after a brief pause. Objects close to the camera may be overexposed in photographs taken with the flash at high ISO sensitivities.

  • Page 98: Tap Shooting Options

    Tap Shooting Options Tap the icon shown at right to choose the operation performed by tapping the monitor in shooting mode. The options available vary with the shooting and focus mode. Auto Mode Choose from the following options. When you tap a subject in the display, the camera will focus and take a picture.

  • Page 99: Advanced Movie Mode

    ❚❚ Manual Focus Mode The following options are available in manual focus mode. When you tap the display, the camera will take a picture without first adjusting focus. Tap a subject to display it at a higher magnification in the moni- tor.
  • Page 100 Best Moment Capture/Motion Snapshot Tap shooting options are not available in best moment capture and Motion Snapshot modes. Taking Pictures Using Tap Shooting Options Avoid tapping too hard. The camera may move when the shutter is released, blurring photographs. The shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even when the 3 icon is displayed to show that tap shooting options are active.

  • Page 101: Wi-Fi

    What Wi-Fi Can Do for You The camera can connect via Wi-Fi wireless networks to a smart device running Nikon’s dedicated Wireless Mobile Utility app (0 84). The smart device can be used to control the camera and take pictures remotely, or pictures can be downloaded from the camera to the smart device and shared with others on the Inter- net.

  • Page 102: Accessing The Camera

    Accessing the Camera Before connecting via Wi-Fi (wireless LAN), install the Wireless Mobile Utility on your Android or iOS smart device. Instructions for accessing the camera vary with the type of connection used by the smart device. Android • Push-button WPS: If the smart device supports push-button WPS (i.e., has a WPS button connection option in its Wi-Fi settings menu), you can use this easy method to connect to the smart device (0 85)

  • Page 103: Wps (Android Only)

    WPS (Android Only) Select Wi-Fi. Press the G button to display the menus, then highlight Wi-Fi and press Connect. Enable WPS button connections on the camera and smart device: • Camera: Highlight Wi-Fi connection type and press 2, then highlight Push-button WPS and press 2 to ready the camera for a WPS connec- tion.

  • Page 104: Pin Entry (Android Only)

    PIN Entry (Android Only) Select Wi-Fi. Press the G button to display the menus, then highlight Wi-Fi and press Select Wi-Fi connection type > PIN-entry WPS. Highlight Wi-Fi connection type and press 2. Highlight PIN-entry WPS and press Enter the PIN. Enter the PIN displayed by the smart device.

  • Page 105: Ssid (Android And Ios)

    SSID (Android and iOS) Select Wi-Fi. Press the G button to display the menus, then highlight Wi-Fi and press Select Connect. Highlight Connect and press 2. Select Yes. Highlight Yes and press J to view the camera SSID. Select the camera SSID on the smart device. Select the camera SSID in the list of networks displayed by the smart device.

  • Page 106: Network Settings

    Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device. The main dialog will be displayed. ❚❚ Restoring Default Settings To restore default network settings, highlight Wi-Fi connection type > Reset Wi-Fi settings and press 2. A confirmation dialog will be displayed;...

  • Page 107: Uploading Pictures To A Smart Device

    Uploading Pictures to a Smart Device Follow the steps below to upload photos from the camera to a smart device. Movies can not be selected for upload. Uploading Photos One at a Time Use the Wi-Fi upload option in the playback & (feature) menu (0 9) to upload the photo currently displayed in full-frame play- back.

  • Page 108: Uploading Multiple Selected Photos

    Download the photo to the smart device. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device and follow the on-screen instructions to download the photo. When download is complete, press the G button on the camera to terminate the Wi-Fi connection. Uploading Multiple Selected Photos To upload multiple selected photos, use the Wi-Fi upload option in the playback menu.
  • Page 109 Press J. Press J to complete the operation. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Select Yes. Highlight Yes and press J. Select the camera SSID on the smart device. Select the camera SSID in the list of networks displayed by the smart device.

  • Page 110: Menu Options

    Menu Options To display the playback, shooting, movie, image processing, and setup menus, press the G button. Following menu options are available: G button ❚❚ Playback Menu Options Option Description Delete Delete multiple images. Slide show View movies and photos in a slide show. Choose whether pictures are displayed after Image review shooting.

  • Page 111: Shooting Menu Options

    ❚❚ Shooting Menu Options Option Description Reset shooting Reset shooting options to default values. options Choose a creative mode. Creative Choose from Active Selection, Slow view, and Best moment capture Smart Photo Selector. Choose how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture in Motion Snapshot mode (0 65) and when Exposure mode Active Selection or Slow view is chosen in best...

  • Page 112: Movie Menu Options

    Option Description Choose base hue for pictures taken with Cross process selected in creative mode. Adjust saturation and vignetting for pictures taken Toy camera effect with Toy camera effect selected in creative mode. Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. Choose whether the camera corrects barrel and pin- Auto distortion control...

  • Page 113: Image Processing Menu Options

    Option Description Choose a frame rate for slow-motion movies Slow motion recorded in advanced movie mode (0 49). Choose a frame size and rate for movies recorded in Frame size/ frame auto and creative modes and when HD movie is rate selected in advanced movie mode (0 49).

  • Page 114: Setup Menu Options

    ❚❚ Setup Menu Options Option Description Reset setup options Reset setup menu options to default values. Format memory card Format the memory card. Slot empty release Allow the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted in the camera. lock Adjust display brightness, view or hide a framing Display...

  • Page 115: Connecting To A Computer

    Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Supplied Software Be sure to update to the latest versions of the supplied software. Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates while the computer is connected to the Internet. Motion Snapshots ViewNX 2 is required to view Motion Snapshots saved using the File format >...

  • Page 116: System Requirements

    System Requirements The system requirements for ViewNX 2 are: Windows • Photos: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, Core Series; 1.6 GHz or better • Movies (playback): Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better; Intel Core i5 or better recommended when viewing movies with a frame size of 1280 ×...
  • Page 117 • Photos: Intel Core or Xeon series • Movies (playback): Core Duo 2 GHz or better; Intel Core i5 or better recommended when viewing movies with a frame size of 1280 × 720 or more at a frame rate of 30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1920 ×...

  • Page 118: Viewing And Editing Pictures On A Computer

    Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer Transferring Pictures Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable (do not use force or insert the connectors at an angle) and then turn the camera on.
  • Page 119 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 120: Viewing Pictures

    Viewing Pictures Pi c t u r e s a r e d i s p l a y e d i n ViewNX 2 when transfer is com- plete. Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows: Double-click ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desk- top.

  • Page 121: Technical Notes

    Power sources • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL22 (0 15–16): Additional EN-EL22 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-29 (0 15): Recharge EN-EL22 batteries. • Power Connector EP-5E, 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 122: 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. microSD cards microSDHC cards microSDXC cards...

  • Page 123: 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 124: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions

    Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may mal- easily damaged. Under no circum- function if subjected to strong stances should you exert pressure shocks or vibration. on the shield or poke it with clean- ing tools.
  • Page 125 Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, Do not apply pressure to the dis- store the camera in a cool, dry, play, as this could cause damage or well-ventilated area. If you are malfunction. Dust or lint on the dis- using an AC adapter, unplug the play can be removed with a blower.
  • Page 126 Batteries: Batteries may leak or • The internal temperature of the explode if improperly handled. battery may rise while the battery Observe the following precautions is in use. Attempting to charge when handling batteries: the battery while the internal • Use only batteries approved for temperature is elevated will use in this equipment.
  • Page 127 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 128: 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. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording or any other process- ing to end.

  • Page 129: Shooting (All Modes)

    Shooting (All 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 4). • The memory card is full. • The flash is charging (0 78). •...

  • Page 130: Tap Shooting Options

    Tap Shooting Options The touch screen can not be used for shooting or focus: • Touch shooting options are not available in best moment capture or Motion Snapshot mode. • The edges of the display can not be used for shooting or focus. Tap closer to the center of the display.

  • Page 131: Error Messages

    • Use an approved card. This memory card • Format the card. If the problem persists, the cannot be used. Card card may be damaged. Contact a Nikon- may be damaged; insert authorized service representative. a different card. • Insert a new memory card.
  • Page 132 Message Solution • You may be able to record additional images if you reduce image quality or size. Memory card is full. • Delete unwanted images. • Insert another memory card. If the current folder is numbered 999 and con- tains either 999 photographs or a photograph Cannot create numbered 9999, the shutter-release button will...

  • Page 133: Specifications

    Effective pixels 18.4 million Image sensor Image sensor 13.2 mm × 8.8 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon CX for- mat) Storage Image size (pixels) Still images taken in auto, best moment capture, and all creative modes other than easy panorama (aspect ratio 3 : 2) •...
  • Page 134 • NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed File format • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8) compression • NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Picture Control system Landscape;...
  • Page 135 Exposure Metering TTL metering using image sensor • Matrix Metering method • Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of frame • Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected focus area P programmed auto with flexible program; Mode S shutter-priority auto; A aperture-priority auto; M manual;...
  • Page 136 Flash Built-in flash • Auto; Soft, Miniature effect, Selective color, Cross pro- cess, Toy camera effect (Creative mode): Flash pops up automatically and fires as required • P programmed auto, S shutter-priority auto, A aperture- priority auto, M manual (Creative mode): Manual pop- Approx.
  • Page 137 Movie Metering TTL metering using image sensor • Matrix Metering method • Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of frame • Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected focus area Frame size (pixels)/ HD movies (aspect ratio 16 : 9) recording rate •...
  • Page 138 Wireless Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b: DSSS/CCK Communications protocols • IEEE 802.11g: OFDM Operating frequency 2412–2462 MHz (channels 1–11) Approximately 10 m/33 ft (assumes no interfer- Range (line of sight) ence; range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles) Data rate 54 Mbps...
  • Page 139 • 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 140 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 141 Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 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 142: Battery Life

    • Using Wi-Fi • Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses • Using zoom with power zoom lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL22 batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.

  • Page 143: Index

    Index q (rear-curtain sync) ...... 77 Symbols N (flash-ready indicator) ....78 C (Auto mode) ......6, 22 w (Creative mode) ....6, 31 Numerics u (Best moment capture mode) . 6, 4-second movie ......... 49 v (Advanced movie mode) ... 6, 46, AC adapter .........103 z (Motion Snapshot mode) ..
  • Page 144 Movies ..........46, 49 Flash mode ........75, 77 Flash range .......... 79 Network connection ......83 Flash-ready indicator ....... 78 Nikon Transfer 2 ......101 Flexible program ....... 34 Focal plane mark ......... 2 Focus area ..........24 PIN-entry WPS ........86 Format ...........
  • Page 145 Select to send to smart device ..90 Selective color ......32, 44 Zoom ring ........18, 23 Self-timer ..........72 Shutter speed ......35, 37 Shutter-priority auto ....32, 35 Shutter-release button ..24, 57, 60, 62, 66 Single frame ........71 Size ..........115, 119 Slow motion ........49 Slow sync ..........77 Slow view ..........59 Smart Photo Selector .......61...

  • Page 146: Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty

    Nikon Europe BV will, without charge for labor and parts, repair the product in the terms and conditions set as below. Nikon reserves the right (at its sole dis- cretion) to replace or repair the product.
  • Page 147 • any damage resulting from modifications or adjustments which may be made to the product, without the prior writ- ten consent of Nikon, in order to comply with local or national technical standards in force in any other country than the ones for which the product was originally designed and/or manufactured.
  • Page 148 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. Nikon User Support Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to-date with the latest product information.

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