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Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read "For
Your Safety" (page vi).
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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page vi). After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Quick Topic Search

    Quick Topic Search You can return to this page by tapping or clicking in the lower right of any page. Main Topics Introduction ..........................iii Table of Contents ........................x Parts of the Camera ....................... 1 Getting Started........................14 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations ..............22 Shooting Features........................30 Playback Features.........................83 Movies ............................95...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon N1721 digital camera. Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual Tap or click in the lower right of each page to display “Quick Topic Search” (Aii). Symbols Symbol Description This icon marks cautions and information that should be read before using the camera.

  • Page 4: Information And Precautions

    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 damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
  • Page 5 Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

  • Page 6: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. Failure to observe the precautions marked DANGER with this icon carries a high risk of death or...
  • Page 7 Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Page 8 Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. Do not transport the camera with a tripod or similar accessory attached.
  • Page 9 If battery liquid comes into contact with a person’s skin or clothing, immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water. Failure to observe this precaution could result in skin irritation. Introduction For Your Safety...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Quick Topic Search ....................... ii Main Topics..................................ii Common Topics ................................ii Introduction ........................... iii Read This First ............................iii Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual ..................iii Information and Precautions ..........................iv For Your Safety ............................vi Parts of the Camera ......................
  • Page 11 Shooting Features....................... 30 Selecting a Shooting Mode....................... 31 A (Auto) Mode ............................ 32 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ..........33 Tips and Notes About Scene Mode....................... 34 Shooting with Easy Panorama .......................... 42 Playback with Easy Panorama ........................... 44 Shooting with Smart Portrait (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)......
  • Page 12 Editing Images (Still Images) ......................88 Before Editing Images ............................88 Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation ................89 D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast................... 89 Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash ......90 Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces................... 90 Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects....................
  • Page 13 The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode)................130 White Balance (Adjusting Hue)........................130 Metering ..................................133 Continuous Shooting ............................134 ISO Sensitivity ................................137 Exposure Bracketing............................. 138 AF Area Mode................................139 Autofocus Mode ..............................142 Noise Reduction Filter ............................143 M Exposure Preview .............................
  • Page 14 Image Comment ..............................173 Copyright Information ............................174 Location Data ................................175 Toggle Av/Tv Selection ............................175 MF Peaking................................. 176 Reset All..................................176 Touch-screen Controls............................176 Conformity Marking.............................. 177 Firmware Version..............................177 Technical Notes......................... 178 Notices..............................179 Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ..............181 Caring for the Product ........................

  • Page 15: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body ........................2 Principle Functions of the Controls ................. 4 Operating the Touch Panel....................7 The Monitor/Viewfinder.....................10 Parts of the Camera...

  • Page 16: The Camera Body

    The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 Flash raised Lens cover closed Eyelet for strap..........15 Flash ..............25, 58 q (snap-back zoom) button....71 Command dial..........53 Shutter-release button.......24, 73 Side zoom control........70 f : Wide-angle ........70 Zoom control..........
  • Page 17 3 4 5 12 k (apply selection) button ....120 Eye sensor ............26 13 l (delete) button ........28 Electronic viewfinder........ 26 14 d (menu) button......... 120 Diopter adjustment control....26 x (monitor) button ....... 26 15 b (e movie-record) button..... 96 K (flash pop-up) control ...

  • Page 18: Principle Functions Of The Controls

    Principle Functions of the Controls Control Main Function For shooting Select a shooting mode (A31). Mode dial Move toward g (i) (telephoto) to zoom in closer to the subject, and move toward f For shooting (h) (wide-angle) to zoom out and view a larger area.
  • Page 19 Control Main Function For shooting Start and stop movie recording. For playback Return to shooting mode. b (e movie-record) button While the shooting screen is displayed: Display the following setting screens by pressing: - Up (H): m (flash mode) - Left (J): n (self-timer) - Down (I): p (focus mode) - Right (K): o (exposure compensation/ brightness, vividness, hue, active D-...
  • Page 20 Control Main Function When the shooting mode is A (A53): Set the flexible program. When the shooting mode is B or D For shooting (A53): Set the shutter speed. When the shooting mode is C (A53): Set the f-number. While the playback screen is displayed: Change the displayed image.

  • Page 21: Operating The Touch Panel

    Operating the Touch Panel The monitor of this camera is a touch panel, and can be operated by touching it with your fingers. Tapping Briefly touch the touch panel. Selects items in the shooting screen and menus. Selects images in thumbnail playback mode. Quickly tap twice in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on images.
  • Page 22 Flicking Sweep your finger up, down, left, or right on the touch panel. Displays the previous or next image during playback (full-frame playback). Scrolls the screen in menus and thumbnail playback. Sliding Touch the touch panel, move your finger up, down, left, or right, and then release.
  • Page 23 Notes About the Touch Panel The touch panel of this camera is a capacitive type. It may not respond when you touch it with your fingernails or with gloves on. Do not press the touch panel with sharp-pointed, hard objects. Do not press or rub the touch panel with excessive force.

  • Page 24: The Monitor/Viewfinder

    The Monitor/Viewfinder The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A161)).
  • Page 25 8 4 0 m m 8 4 0 m m x 2 . 0 x 2 . 0 1 0 1 0 0 . 0 0 . 0 2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s 2 9 m 0 s 1 0 0 1 0 0...
  • Page 26 ± 0 . 3 ± 0 . 3 ± 0 . 7 ± 0 . 7 ± 1 . 0 ± 1 . 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 8 4 0 m m 8 4 0 m m x 2 .

  • Page 27: For Playback

    For Playback 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 2 9 m 0 0 s 2 9 m 0 0 s...

  • Page 28: Getting Started

    Getting Started How to Attach the Strap ....................15 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card...............16 Charging the Battery......................17 Changing the Angle of the Monitor ................19 Camera Setup ..........................20 Getting Started...

  • Page 29: How To Attach The Strap

    How to Attach the Strap The strap can be attached to the eyelet on either side (left and right) of the camera body. Getting Started How to Attach the Strap...

  • Page 30: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Battery latch Memory card slot With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4). Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.

  • Page 31: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Charging AC Adapter* Electrical outlet USB cable (included) Power-on lamp (charge lamp) * A plug adapter is attached depending on the country or region of purchase. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase. Charging starts when the camera is connected to an electrical outlet while the battery is inserted, as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 32 Notes About the USB Cable Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21 could result in overheating, fire, or electric shock. Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. Notes About Charging the Battery The camera can be operated while the battery is charging, but the charging time increases.

  • Page 33: Changing The Angle Of The Monitor

    Changing the Angle of the Monitor You can adjust the direction and angle of the monitor. For normal shooting When shooting in a low position When shooting in a high position When taking self-portraits Notes About the Monitor When moving the monitor, do not apply excessive force and move slowly within the monitor's adjustable range so that the connection will not be damaged.

  • Page 34: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup Turn on the camera. Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings. Multi selector Power Left Right switch k button (apply selection) Down A language selection dialog will be displayed. Language Use the multi selector HI to highlight a language and press the k button to select.
  • Page 35 Press HI to select a date format and press the k button. Enter the current date and time and Date and time press the k button. Press JK to highlight items and press HI to change. 2018 00 00 Select the minute field and press the k button to confirm the setting.

  • Page 36: Basic Shooting And Playback Operations

    Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Images........................23 Playing Back Images......................27 Deleting Images........................28 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations...

  • Page 37: Shooting Images

    Shooting Images A (auto) mode is used here as an example. A (auto) mode enables you to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. Rotate the mode dial to A. Battery level indicator Number of exposures b: The battery level is high. remaining B: The battery level is low.
  • Page 38 Frame the picture. Move the zoom control or the side zoom control to change the zoom lens position. If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the q (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily.

  • Page 39: Using The Flash

    Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing.

  • Page 40: Touch Shooting

    Touch Shooting You can switch the touch shooting feature by tapping the touch shooting icon on the shooting screen. At the default setting A Touch shutter, the shutter is released when you simply tap the subject on the screen without using the shutter- 0 .

  • Page 41: Playing Back Images

    Playing Back Images Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. Use the multi selector to select an Display the previous image image to display.

  • Page 42: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images In playback mode, press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed on the screen. Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and Delete press the k button. Current image To exit without deleting, press the d button. Erase selected images All images Select Yes and press the k button.

  • Page 43: The Image Selection Screen For Deletion

    The Image Selection Screen for Deletion Use the multi selector JK or rotate Erase selected images it to select the image that you want to delete. Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.

  • Page 44: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features Selecting a Shooting Mode ....................31 A (Auto) Mode........................32 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ........33 Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ..........51 A, B, C, and D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting).......53 Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector (m/n/p/o) ....57 Flash Mode..........................58 Self-timer ..........................61 Focus Mode ..........................63...

  • Page 45: Selecting A Shooting Mode

    Selecting a Shooting Mode You can rotate the mode dial to align the desired shooting mode with the indicator mark on the camera body. A (Auto) mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. o (Creative) mode Apply effects to images during shooting.

  • Page 46: A (Auto) Mode

    A (Auto) Mode Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions. When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A75). Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode Flash mode (A58) Self-timer (A61) Focus mode (A63) Exposure compensation (A68) Shooting menu (A127)

  • Page 47: Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To The Shooting Conditions)

    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions. Scene menu Scene auto selector Portrait Portrait Landscape Landscape Time-lapse movie Time-lapse movie Sports...

  • Page 48: Tips And Notes About Scene Mode

    Tips and Notes About Scene Mode y M o Scene auto selector The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions. Portrait (for taking close-up portraits of one or two people) Portrait (for taking portraits of large numbers of people, or images in which the background takes up a large portion of the frame) Landscape...
  • Page 49 y M e Night portrait Raise the flash before shooting. On the screen displayed when e Night portrait is selected, select u Hand-held or w Tripod. u Hand-held: - While the e icon on the shooting screen is displayed in green, press the shutter- release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved.
  • Page 50 y M j Night landscape On the screen displayed when j Night landscape is selected, select u Hand-held or w Tripod. u Hand-held: - While the j icon on the shooting screen is displayed in green, press the shutter- release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved.
  • Page 51 y M m Fireworks show You can press the k button when the shooting screen is displayed to focus using manual focus. See step 2 in “Using Manual Focus” (A64) for more information. The shutter speed is fixed at 4 seconds. Exposure compensation cannot be used (A68).
  • Page 52 y M O Pet portrait When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the face of a dog or cat and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when the face of a dog or cat is detected (pet portrait auto release).
  • Page 53 y M I Selective color Keeps only a selected color and makes other colors black-and-white. Rotate the command dial to select the desired color. 0 . 0 0 . 0 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 / 2 5 0...
  • Page 54 y M U Multiple exp. Lighten The camera automatically captures moving subjects at regular intervals, compares each image and composites only their bright areas, and then saves them as one image. Light trails such as the flow of car lights or motion of stars are captured. On the screen displayed when U Multiple exp.
  • Page 55 Notes About Multiple Exp. Lighten The camera cannot capture images when a memory card is not inserted. Do not rotate the mode dial or insert a new memory card until shooting ends. Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. Exposure compensation cannot be used (A68).

  • Page 56: Shooting With Easy Panorama

    Shooting with Easy Panorama Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M Easy panorama M k button Select Normal or Wide as Easy panorama the shooting range and press the k button. Normal Wide Frame the first edge of the panorama scene, and then press the shutter- release button halfway to focus.
  • Page 57 Example of Camera Movement Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the camera slowly in an arc, in the direction of the marking (KLJI). Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge within about 15 seconds (when Normal is selected) or within about 30 seconds (when Wide is selected) after shooting...

  • Page 58: Playback With Easy Panorama

    Playback with Easy Panorama Switch to playback mode (A27), display an image 4 / 4 4 / 4 captured using easy panorama in full-frame playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting.

  • Page 59: Shooting With Smart Portrait (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)

    Shooting with Smart Portrait (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting) You can take a picture with the glamour retouch function to enhance human faces. Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M Smart portrait M k button M d button Press the multi selector K to apply an effect.
  • Page 60 Functions Available in Smart Portrait Glamour retouch (A45) Self-Collage (A47) Blink proof (A49) Smile timer (A50) Flash mode (A58) Self-timer (A61) Shooting menu (A127) Using Skin Softening and Foundation Makeup When Smart portrait scene mode is set to Skin softening or Foundation makeup and the camera detects a human face, it processes the image to soften facial skin tones or adjust facial colors before saving the image (up to three faces).
  • Page 61 Using Self-Collage The camera can capture a series of four or nine images at intervals and save them as a one-frame image (a collage image). Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M Smart portrait M k button M Self-Collage M k button Set self-collage.
  • Page 62 Take a picture. When you press the shutter-release button, a countdown starts (about five seconds) and the shutter is automatically released. The camera automatically releases the shutter for the remaining pictures. A countdown starts about three seconds before shooting. The number of shots is indicated by U on the screen.
  • Page 63 Using Blink Proof The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject’s eyes are open. If the camera saved an image in which the A blink was detected in the picture just taken. subject’s eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown on the right is displayed for a few seconds.
  • Page 64 Using Smile Timer The camera automatically releases the shutter whenever a smiling face is detected. Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M Smart portrait M k button M d button Press the multi selector J to select a Smile timer and press the k button.

  • Page 65: Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

    Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Apply effects to images during shooting. Five effect groups are available: Light (default setting), Depth, Memory, Classic, and Noir. Press the k button. The effect selection screen is displayed. Use the multi selector J K to select Effect group an effect.
  • Page 66 Use J K to adjust the effect level and press the k button. Contrast Back Confirm Press the shutter-release button or the b (e movie-record) button to shoot. The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it (target finding AF) (A74). If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it.

  • Page 67: A, B, C, And D Modes (Setting The Exposure For Shooting)

    A, B, C, and D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) In A, B, C, and D modes, you can set exposure (combination of shutter speed and f-number) according to the shooting conditions. Also, you can achieve greater control when shooting images by setting the shooting menu options (A120).

  • Page 68: Tips For Setting Exposure

    Tips for Setting Exposure The sense of dynamism and amount of background defocus in subjects vary by changing the combinations of shutter speed and f-number even if the exposure is the same. Effect of the Shutter Speed The camera can make a fast-moving subject appear static at a fast shutter speed, or highlight the motion of a moving subject at a slow shutter speed.
  • Page 69 Notes About Setting Exposure When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure. In such cases, the shutter speed indicator or f-number indicator flashes (in A, B, and C modes), or the exposure indicator is displayed in red (in D mode) when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 70: The Control Range Of The Shutter Speed (A, B, C, And D Modes)

    The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (A, B, C, and D Modes) The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the zoom position, f-number, or ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the following continuous shooting settings. Control range (second) Setting A mode...

  • Page 71: Setting Shooting Functions With The Multi Selector (M/N/P/O)

    Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector (m/n/p/o) When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below. m Flash mode When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions.

  • Page 72: Flash Mode

    Flash Mode When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. Move the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash. When the flash is lowered, flash operation is disabled and S is displayed. Press the multi selector H (m).
  • Page 73 Available Flash Modes Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting on the shooting screen. Auto+red-eye reduction/Red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A60). When Red-eye reduction is selected, the flash fires whenever a picture is taken.
  • Page 74 Auto+Red-eye Reduction/Red-eye Reduction If the camera detects red-eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to reduce red-eye before the image is saved. Note the following when shooting: More time than usual is required to save images. Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations. In rare cases, red-eye reduction may be applied to areas of an image unnecessarily.

  • Page 75: Self-Timer

    Self-timer The camera releases the shutter when the set number of seconds elapses after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR (A165) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Press the multi selector Select the number of seconds until Self-timer the shutter is released, and press the...
  • Page 76 Focus and Exposure When Shooting with the Self-timer n10s/n3s: The focus and exposure are locked when you press the shutter-release button all the way down. r5s: The focus and exposure are set right before the shutter is released. The Self-timer Setting The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (A78).

  • Page 77: Focus Mode

    Focus Mode You can select the focus mode that is appropriate for the shooting distance. Press the multi selector I (p). Select the desired focus mode Autofocus (A63) and press the k button. If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button, the selection will be canceled.

  • Page 78: Using Manual Focus

    Using Manual Focus Available in the following shooting modes. A, B, C, and D modes Sports or Fireworks show scene mode Press the multi selector I Manual focus (p), select E (manual focus), and then press the k button. Use the multi selector to adjust the focus while checking the enlarged view.
  • Page 79 E (Manual Focus) The digits displayed for the gauge on the right of the screen in step 2 serve as a guideline for the distance to a subject that is in focus when the gauge is near the center. The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.

  • Page 80: Using The Creative Slider

    Using the Creative Slider When the shooting mode is set to A, B, C, or D mode, you can adjust the brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, hue, and Active D-Lighting when shooting. Press the multi selector K (o). Use JK to select an item. Brightness (Exp.
  • Page 81 Creative Slider Settings When the shooting mode is set to D mode, Brightness (Exp. +/-) cannot be used. Active D-Lighting reduces the loss of details in highlights and shadows even when recording movies, but the effect level does not change even if you attempt to change it. Active D-Lighting is not applied to movies recorded with Movie options set to S HS 1080/4×.

  • Page 82: Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)

    Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) When the shooting mode is set to A (auto) mode, scene mode, creative mode, or short movie show mode, you can adjust the brightness (exposure compensation). Press the multi selector K (o). Select a compensation value and Slider press the k button.

  • Page 83: Using The W (Function) Button

    Using the w (Function) Button If you press the w button in A, B, C, or D mode, you can quickly configure the pre- saved menu options. The menu options listed below can be saved. Image quality (A127) Continuous (A134) Image size (A129) ISO sensitivity (A137) White balance (A130)

  • Page 84: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control or side zoom Zoom out Zoom in control, the zoom lens position changes. To zoom in: Move toward g To zoom out: Move toward f When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position.
  • Page 85 Using the Snap-back Zoom If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the q (snap- back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area (angle of view) so that you can frame the subject more easily.

  • Page 86: Using Touch Shooting

    Using Touch Shooting You can switch the touch shooting feature by tapping the touch shooting icon on the shooting screen. 0 . 0 0 . 0 2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3 .

  • Page 87: Focusing

    Focusing The Shutter-release Button To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure (shutter speed and f-number) are set Press halfway when you press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus and exposure remain locked while the button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 88: Using Target Finding Af

    Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A139) is set to Target finding AF in A, B, C, or D mode, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter- release button halfway. The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it.

  • Page 89: Using Face Detection

    Using Face Detection In the following settings, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. A (auto) mode (A31) Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night portrait, or Smart portrait scene mode (A33) When AF area mode (A139) is set to Face 0 .

  • Page 90: Subjects Not Suitable For Autofocus

    Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in green: Subject is very dark Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the shooting conditions (e.g.

  • Page 91: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Use focus lock to capture creative compositions even when the focus area is set to the center of the frame. Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area is displayed in 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0...

  • Page 92: Default Settings (Flash, Self-Timer, And Focus Mode)

    Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode) The default settings for each shooting mode are listed below. Flash mode Self-timer Focus mode (A57) (A57) (A57) A (auto) o (creative mode) y (scene mode) o (scene auto selector) b (portrait) c (landscape) N (time-lapse movie) d (sports) e (night portrait)
  • Page 93 E (manual focus) cannot be selected. The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the shooting conditions it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually. Cannot be changed. r5s Self-portrait timer cannot be used. A (autofocus) or E (manual focus) can be selected. May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode.

  • Page 94: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

    Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu settings. Restricted Option Description function When saving RAW images, red-eye is not reduced even when V (auto+red-eye reduction/red-eye Image quality (A127) reduction) is set (including simultaneously saved JPEG images).
  • Page 95 Restricted Option Description function When hue is adjusted using the creative slider, Hue (using the White balance in the shooting menu cannot be set. To set White balance, select P in the creative White balance creative slider) (A66) slider setting screen to reset the brightness, vividness, hue, and Active D-Lighting.
  • Page 96 Restricted Option Description function Image quality When RAW, RAW + Fine, or RAW + Normal is (A127) selected, digital zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom AF area mode When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom (A139) cannot be used. Exposure Shutter sound bracketing Shutter sound is disabled.

  • Page 97: Playback Features

    Playback Features Playback Zoom........................84 Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display.................85 Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence.............86 Editing Images (Still Images) ....................88 Playback Features...

  • Page 98: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A27) zooms in on the image. 4 / 4 4 / 4 g (i) f (h) Displayed 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 3 .

  • Page 99: Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display

    Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail f (h) playback) in full-frame playback mode (A27) displays images as thumbnails. 4 / 4 4 / 4 1 / 2 0 f (h) f (h) 2 0 1 8 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7...

  • Page 100: Viewing And Deleting Images In A Sequence

    Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence Viewing Images in a Sequence Images captured continuously or with the self-collage function are saved as a sequence. One image in a sequence is used as the key picture 1 / 5 1 / 5 to represent the sequence when displayed in full- frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode.

  • Page 101: Deleting Images In A Sequence

    Deleting Images in a Sequence When the l (delete) button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on how the sequences are displayed. When the key picture is displayed: - Current image: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted. - Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected on the erase selected images screen (A29), all images in that sequence are deleted.

  • Page 102: Editing Images (Still Images)

    Editing Images (Still Images) Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. Restrictions on Image Editing RAW images cannot be edited.

  • Page 103: Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast And Saturation

    Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button Use the multi selector HI to select the Quick retouch desired effect level and press the k button.

  • Page 104: Red-Eye Correction: Correcting Red-Eye When Shooting With The Flash

    Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Red-eye correction M k button Preview the result and press the Red-eye correction k button. To exit without saving the copy, press the multi selector J.
  • Page 105 Use JK to select the effect, use HI Small face to select the effect level, and press the k button. You can simultaneously apply multiple effects. Adjust or check the settings for all effects before pressing the k button. F Small face, B Skin softening, Back Preview l Foundation makeup, m Glare...

  • Page 106: Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects

    Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Filter effects M k button Option Description Blurs the background of human subjects. When no human subjects Soft portrait are detected, keeps the area in the center of the frame in focus and blurs the surrounding area.
  • Page 107 Use HI to select the color to keep Selective color and press the k button. Preview the result and press the Preview k button. An edited copy is created. To exit without saving the copy, press J. Back Save Playback Features Editing Images (Still Images)

  • Page 108: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy

    Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A84). Adjust the image so that only the portion that you want to keep is displayed, and then press the d (menu) button. Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the magnification rate.

  • Page 109: Movies

    Movies Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback........96 Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies............ 100 Shooting Time-lapse Movies..................101 Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies)... 103 Operations During Movie Playback ................106 Editing Movies ........................107 Movies...

  • Page 110: Basic Operations Of Movie Recording And Movie Playback

    Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback Display the shooting screen. Remaining movie recording time Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. It is recommended that you display the movie frame that indicates the area that will be recorded in a movie (A97).
  • Page 111 Movie Frame Set Photo info in Monitor settings (A161) in the setup menu to Movie frame+auto info to display the movie frame. Check the range of a movie in a frame before movie recording. The area that is recorded in a movie varies depending on the Movie options or Movie VR settings in the movie menu.
  • Page 112 Maximum Movie Recording Time Individual movie files cannot exceed 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. The maximum size of a single movie file is 4 GB. If a file exceeds 4 GB even when you record for less than 29 minutes, it is split into multiple files and cannot be played back continuously (A144).
  • Page 113 Notes About Recorded Movies The zoom indicator is not displayed during movie recording. There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used. The sounds of zoom control operation, zoom, autofocus lens drive movement, movie vibration reduction, and aperture operation when brightness changes may be recorded. The following phenomena may be seen on the screen while recording movies.

  • Page 114: Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies

    Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while recording a movie, one frame is saved as a still image (JPEG image). Movie recording continues while the still image is being saved. A still image can be captured when Q is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 115: Shooting Time-Lapse Movies

    Shooting Time-lapse Movies The camera can automatically capture still images at a specified interval to create time-lapse movies that are approximately 10 seconds long. When the Frame rate setting of the movie menu is set to 30 fps (30p/60p), 300 images are captured and saved with e 1080/30p.
  • Page 116 Select whether or not to fix exposure Landscape (25 minutes) (brightness), and press the k button (except Star trails (150 minutes) AE-L on and Night sky (150 minutes)). AE-L off When AE-L on is selected, the exposure used for the first image is used for all images. When the brightness changes drastically like at dusk, AE-L off is recommended.

  • Page 117: Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips To Create Short Movies)

    Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) The camera creates a short movie that is up to 30 seconds long (e1080/30p or S1080/25p) by recording and automatically combining multiple movie clips that are several seconds long. Press the d (menu) button and Short movie show configure the settings for recording...
  • Page 118 Save the short movie show. The short movie show is saved when the camera finishes recording the specified number of movie clips. To save a short movie show before the camera finishes recording the specified number of movie clips, press the d button when the shooting standby screen is displayed, and then select End recording.
  • Page 119 Operations During Movie Clip Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie clip is playing (A2). Playback controls are displayed on the screen. Playback controls The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button.

  • Page 120: Operations During Movie Playback

    Operations During Movie Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing ( Rotate the multi selector or the command dial to fast-forward or rewind. Volume indicator Playback controls are displayed on the screen. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button.

  • Page 121: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies When editing movies, use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the battery level indicator is B, movie editing is not possible. Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie The desired portion of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. Play back a desired movie and pause at the start point of the portion that you want to extract (A106).

  • Page 122: Saving A Frame From A Movie As A Still Image

    Use HI to select m (save) and press Save the k button. Follow the instructions on the screen to save the movie. 3 0 s 3 0 s Notes About Movie Extracting A movie that was created by editing cannot be edited again. The actual trimmed portion of a movie may differ slightly from the portion selected using the start and end points.

  • Page 123: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Printer, Or Computer

    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Utilizing Images ......................... 110 Viewing Images on a TV....................111 Printing Images Without a Computer................ 112 Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) ............. 116 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer...

  • Page 124: Utilizing Images

    Utilizing Images In addition to using the SnapBridge app to enjoy the captured images, you can also utilize the images in various ways by connecting the camera to the devices described below. Viewing Images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack.

  • Page 125: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images on a TV Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle. HDMI micro connector To HDMI jack (Type D) Set the TV’s input to external input.

  • Page 126: Printing Images Without A Computer

    Printing Images Without a Computer Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn on the printer. Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer using the USB cable.

  • Page 127: Printing Images One At A Time

    Printing Images One at a Time Use the multi selector JK to select Print selection the desired image and press the k 15/11/2018 No. 32 button. Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to full-frame playback.

  • Page 128: Printing Multiple Images

    Printing Multiple Images When the Print selection screen is Print selection displayed, press the d (menu) 15/11/2018 No. 32 button. Confirm Use the multi selector HI to select Print menu Paper size and press the k button. Select the desired paper size and press the k Print selection Print all images button.
  • Page 129 Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number Print selection of copies (up to 9) of each. Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the number of copies to be printed. Images selected for printing are indicated by a and the number of copies to be printed.

  • Page 130: Transferring Images To A Computer (Viewnx-I)

    Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) Installing ViewNX-i ViewNX-i is Nikon software that enables you to transfer images and movies to your computer for viewing and editing. To install ViewNX-i, download the latest version of the ViewNX-i installer from the following website and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.

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