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  • Page 1 Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA I vl Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. Turn the camera off. 2 Connect the USB cable. Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown.

  • Page 3: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    Printing Pictures One at a Time I Select a picture. Press • or • to view additional pic- tures. Press _ up to zoom in on the current frame (_ 74; press _ down to exit zoom). To view nine pictures at a time, press _ down when a picture displayed...
  • Page 4 Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the MENU button in the Pict- Bridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 93). 2 Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press I_. • Select images for printing: Select pic- tures for printing.
  • Page 5 3Select pictures orchoose dates. If youchoseSelect images for printing or Print DPOF print order in Step 2, press • or • or rotate the multi selec- tor to highlight pictures. To select the current picture for printing, press A. The picture will be marked with icon and the number of prints will be set to 1;...
  • Page 6 Adjust print options. Press Q to display PictBridge print options. Press • or • to highlight page size, border, or time stamp items and press • to display the options described on page 98; note that a warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small for an...
  • Page 7 PictBridge PrintOptions Highlight a page size (only sizes supported by the current printer are listed) and press Q to select and exit to the previous menu (to print at the default page size for the current printer, select Use printer settings).
  • Page 8 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print DPOF print order option is used create digital "print orders" Pict- Bridge-compatible printers devices that support DPOF. Press MENU but- ton, select DPOF print order in the play- back menu, choose from following options: _=_:'I=T Press •...

  • Page 10: The Playback Menu

    ThePlaybackMenu To display playback menu, press MENU and select play- back menu (F_q). MENU button The playback menu contains the following options: Delete Delete multiple images (_ 75). _Slicl_esi_ =!!!_:_'° V iew movies and photos in a slide show (_ 77). Rotatetall Rotate "tall"...
  • Page 11 Selecting Multiple Images Choosing the options listed below dis- plays an image selection dialog. Press • or • or rotate the multi selector to high- light pictures (only pictures to which the operation applies are available for selec- tion). • Delete > Delete selectedimages(_ 75) •...
  • Page 12 Choose whether torotate " tall" ( portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback. Note thatbecause thecamera itself i s already inthe appropriate orientation during s hooting, images are notrotated automatically during i mage r eview. _--_ i_ _l"Tall" (portrait-orientation) pictures are automatically rotated _for display in the camera monitor.
  • Page 13 Applied toselected images, D-Lighting creates copies thathave been processed tobrighten s hadows. Use toretouch d ark or backlit photographs. Before After Press • or • or rotate the multi selector to highlight an image (_ 102) and press C) to display the options shown at right.
  • Page 14 Create s mall copies o fselected photo- graphs. Select Choose size and choose a size from 1.1 M (1,280 x 856 pixels), 0.6 M (960 x 640 pixels), 0.3 M (640 x 424 pixels), and then choose Select images. Press • or • or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures (_ 102) and press •...
  • Page 15 Create acropped copy o fselected photo- graphs. Press • or• orrotate t hemulti selector to highlight a picture (_ 102) andpress Q todisplay theimage w ith the default crop shown inyellow. Use t he controls below tochoose acrop and save thecopy.
  • Page 16 Trim footage from movies to create edited copies. 1 Select Choose start point or Choose end point. Choose from the following options: • Choosestart point: Trim the opening footage, • Choose end point:Trim the closing foot- age. 2 Select a movie. Press •...
  • Page 17 Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long. If a copy can not be created at the current playback position, the current position will be displayed in red in Step 4 and no copy will be created. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available...

  • Page 18: The Shooting Menu

    The ShootingMenu To display the shooting menu, press MENU and select shoot- ing menu tab (1_1, _, _!_, or _). MENU button The shooting menu contains the following options: _Reset_si_°°ti_ng°_optionS ::rl___. ir_t shooting options to default values ( 110)...._ ..° Choose ho_th_ came set_ shutt...
  • Page 19 Custom Picture Control Create custom Picture Controls 136). Colorspace Choose a color space for new pictures 138). Active D-Ughting Avoid loss of detail in highlights and shadows 139). Longexposure NR Reduce noise in long time-exposures 140). +Hi+gh+/S+O+noise i_ Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities 140).
  • Page 20 The options in the exposure mode menu offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. _, Sceneauto An automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode in which camera only chooses shutter speed and aperture selector but adjusts other settings to suit the subject (_ 23).
  • Page 21 Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations shutter speed and aperture. Fast shutter speeds and large apertures freeze moving objects and soften background details, while slow shut- ter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects bring background...
  • Page 22 P Programmed auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.
  • Page 23 S Shutter-priority auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to "freeze" motion. Fast sh utter speed (½,6oo s) Slow shutter speed (1 s) Choose a shutter speed.
  • Page 24 A Aperture-priority auto In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while 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 25 M Man ual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. I Choose shutter speed and aperture. Adjust shutter speed and aperture with reference to the exposure indica- tor (see below). Shutter speed is set by pressing _ up for faster speeds down for slower speeds: choose from...
  • Page 26 II LongTime-Exposures(ManualExposureModeOnly) Select the following shutter speeds long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. • Bulb: The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod. • Time: Requires optional ML-L3 remote control...
  • Page 27 Choose a shutter speed. Press _ down until "Bulb" is selected for shutter speed. For a shutter speed of "Time", select a remote control mode (_ 49) after choosing the shut- ter speed. control 3 Open the shutter. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the...
  • Page 28 Choose a file format and compression ratio for photographs taken in still ima( e and Smart Photo Selector modes. Option File type saved directly to the memory card. White bal- NEF(RAW) ance, contrast, and other settings can be adjusted _n a computer after shooting.
  • Page 29 NEF(RAW)/NEF(RAW)+ JPEG The option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using soft- ware such as Capture NX 2 (available separately; 163) or ViewNX (supplied).
  • Page 30 Choose whether thecamera takes o nephotograph each time theshutter-release button ispressed (Single frame) or records photos at up to 5 frames per second (fps) while the shutter- release button is held down (Continuous). TheMemory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary...
  • Page 31 Choose thetypeofshutter used instill image m ode ( _ 27). II Electronic (Hi) Selecting Electronic (Hi) displays options shown at right, where you can choose the frame advance rate used when Electronic (Hi) is selected as the shutter type. At frame rates of 30 and 60 fps, focus and exposure are fixed at...
  • Page 32 Choose aframe s ize and frame r ate forHD movies (_ 37). *Sensoroutputisabout6Ofps. Photo FrameSize Photographs recorded by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. The frame size varies with the option selected for Movie settings:...
  • Page 33 Choose how the camera sets exposure. Regardless of the option selected, metering is automatically adjusted to suit scene when _" Scene auto selector is selected for Exposure mode. The camera meters a wide area of the frame and adjusts [] Matrix contrast (tone distribution), color, composition,...
  • Page 34 Autoexposure Lock Exposure lock is used to recompose photographs after metering exposure. It is most effective when used with center-weighted spot metering 124) to frame off-center subjects that are much brighter or darker than their surroundings or to optimize exposure for an object other than your main subject. 1 Meter exposure.
  • Page 35 White b alance ensures thatcolors are unaffected by thecolor o f thelightsource. Auto white balance isrecommended formost lightsources, butother v alues c anbeselected i f necessary according tothetypeofsource. Regardless oftheoption selected, white balance isautomatically adjusted to suit t he scene if_" Scene auto selector is selected for Exposure mode.
  • Page 36 Fine-Tuning White Balance Options other than Preset manual can be fine-tuned as follows: Display fine-tuning options. Coordinates Highlight an option other than Preset manual and press • to display fine-tuning options shown at right. Adjustment Fine-tune white balance. Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance.
  • Page 37 Preset Man ual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate light sources with a strong color cast. Light a reference object. Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that...
  • Page 38 3Measure white balance. When t hecamera isready t omeasure white balance, aflashing P RE willbe displayed. Before theindicator stops flashing, frame t hereference object so thatit fillsthedisplay andpress t he shutter-release buttonalltheway down. No photographwill be recorded; white balance can bemea- sured a ccurately even when thecam- era isnot i nfocus.
  • Page 39 [_ Auto PowerOff White balance measurement will without a new value being acquired if no operations are performed for the time selected for Auto power off in the setup menu (_ 155; the default is 30 s). [I_ Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white balance...
  • Page 40 "ISO sensitivity" is the digital equivalent of film speed. higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the more likely the image is to be affected by "noise" in the form of ran- domly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines.
  • Page 41 Choose how thecamera processes photographs. Regardless theoption selected, thecamera automatically chooses Picture Controls tosuitthescene w hen _ Scene auto selector selected for Ex _osure mode. [_SDStandard Standard processing for balanced results. Recom- mended in most situations. =o=:o-=,= _=!°_=:÷'-?i=iMinimaiprocessing for natu_ai _esuitsl Choose fo _' _L Neutral [photographs that will later be extensively processed _r retouched.
  • Page 42 (_ 136). If desired, custom Picture Con- trols can be saved to a memory card and copied to other Nikon 1 Vl cameras or loaded into compatible software 137). Modified Picture Controls Picture Controls that...
  • Page 43 IIII Picture Control Settings _-_"°_="°_-_°"=°'°_'_=-_ Choose from options between -2 and +2 to reduce exaggerate effect of the selected Picture Control Quickadjust (note that this resets all manual adjustments). example, choosing positive values for Vivid makes pic- tures more vivid. Not available with Neutral,...
  • Page 44 _I_"A" (Auto) Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with expo- sure and the position of the subject in the frame, [] The Picture Control Grid Pressing _ up in Step 2 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and satu- ration for the selected...
  • Page 45 The Picture Controls supplied withthecamera can bemodified and saved as custom Picture Controls. Edit/Sove a custom Picture controil selectEdit/save and follow the steps below. 1 Select a Picture Control. Highlight an existing Picture Control and press I_, or press Q to proceed Step 3 to save a copy of the high- lighted...
  • Page 46 Picture Controls created with camera copied memory card used other Nikon 1 Vl cameras compatible software then deleted when no longer needed. To copy custom Picture Controls to or from memory...
  • Page 47 The color s pace d etermines thegamut ofcolors a vailable for color r eproduction. Choose sRGB for photos that will be used "as is" with no further modification, Adobe RGB for photos that will be extensively processed or retouched after leaving camera.
  • Page 48 Active D -Lighting preserves details i nhighlights and shadows fornatural contrast. Use withhigh contrast scenes such asa brightly l it outdoor view framed i nadoor o rwindow orasub- jects intheshade onasunny d ay. Itismost effective when used with Matrix metering 124).
  • Page 49 Photographs taken at slow shutter speeds are automatically pro- cessed to reduce "noise" (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog), slightly increasing recording times. Selecting increases the amount of noise reduction performed at shutter speeds slower than 1 s and increases the time required to record images by roughly 1.S to 2 times.
  • Page 50 Adjust movie s ound r ecording settings forthebuilt-in micro- phone a nd optional ME-1 e xternal microphones. II Microphone Select Microphone off to disable sound recording. Selecting any other option enables recording and sets the microphone the selected sensitivity. l_The _ Icon Movies recorded with the microphone off are indicated by a _ icon in full-frame and movie playback.

  • Page 51: Take P Hotographs

    Take p hotographs automatically atpreset intervals. [_ Before Shooting Before proceeding, check that the clock is set correctly 19, 158) and then take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the mon- itor. Use of a tripod is recommended.
  • Page 52 Interval Timer Photography A warning will be displayed if the camera is unable to start interval timer photography at current settings (for example, when "Bulb" selected for shutter speed). While interval timer photography is in progress, settings can not be adjusted and the camera will not turn off automatically 18).
  • Page 53 Choose the focus area for autofocus is selected. [in] Aut0i [he camera automatically detects the subject and selects area the focus area. _ress Q to view the focus area _election display, then use the _nulti selector to position [_. Single_ focus area over your...
  • Page 54 Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing on the subject in the center of the frame, allowing you to focus on a subject that will not be in the center of the final composi- tion.
  • Page 55 Lock focus. With shutter-release button pressed halfway, press • (_-:k_) to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-I indi- cator will be displayed; _ 125). Focus will remain locked while • (_-:k_) is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release but-...
  • Page 56 Choose Ontoenable face-priority AF (_ 25). IfOnisselected, thebuilt-in A F-assist illu- AF-assistilluminator minator willlight t oilluminate poorly-lit subjects instill i mage, Smart Photo S elec- tor, o rMotion S napshot mode i f: • AF-Sis selected for focus mode (_ 52) or single AF is selected in AF-A,and •...
  • Page 57 Choose a flash control mode for optional flash units.._° _'_ Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shoot- TTL_ TTL ing conditions (TTL flash control). _-°-_° Choose a flash level between Full 1/32 of full power; (1/32 information on flash guide...
  • Page 58 Flash compensation alters flash output from the level suggested bythecamera, changing thebrightness ofthemain subject rel- ative tothebackground. Choose from values b etween -3 EV (darker) and +1EV (brighter) inincrements of1/3 EV; ingeneral, positive values make t hesubject brighter while negative values make i tdarker.

  • Page 60: The Setup Menu

    The SetupMenu To display setup menu, press MENU and select setup menu tab (_). MENU button The setup menu contains following options: ResetSetupoptions Reset setup menu options default values 152). Format memorycard Format the memory card (_ 153). _,y_mp ÷- release lock Allow the shutter to be released when no memory...
  • Page 61 .._:_-_=_-='_°::"_-Choose role played by the • (2F-L) button AssignAE/AF_Lbutt°n 156). Shutter button AElock Choose whether exposure locks when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway (_ 156). Video mode Choose a video standard (_ 156). M I-CE_ HDMI device Control devices to which the camera...
  • Page 62 Select Yes t oformat the memory card. Note that thispermanently deletes all data on the card, including protected images; before proceeding, be sure to copy important pictures and other data to a computer (_ 85). To exit without formatting the memory card, highlight No and press C).
  • Page 63 On is selected, the message at right will be displayed whenever the camera turned Highlight Monitor brightness or View- finder brightness and press • to display brightness options for the selected dis- play. Brightness can then be adjusted pressing • or V;...
  • Page 64 Highlight items a ndpress • toselect or deselect. If Autofocus/self-timer selected, a beep will sound when camera focuses and during self-timer remote control photography; to mute the beep, remove the check from this item. Select Electronic shutter to play a sound when the electronic shutter is released, or remove...
  • Page 65 Choose how long thecamera willremain active w hile waiting f orasignal from the remote c ontrol (_ 49). C hoose shorter delays toreduce thedrain o nthebattery. Note thatremote c ontrol mode must be reselected once t he timer h as e xpired. Choose whether the •...
  • Page 66 Reduce flicker banding in the displays in movies while shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting. Choose frequency which matches that of the local AC power supply. Flicker Reduction If you are unsure as to the frequency of the local power supply, test both...
  • Page 67 Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose date display order, or turn daylight saving time on or off (_ 19). _=_...._hoose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically Time zone ito the time in the new time zone. Date and time Set the camera clock.
  • Page 68 Photographs taken w hile Onisselected contain information camera orientation, allowing them toberotated a utomatically during playback orwhen viewed i nViewNX 2orCapture NX 2 (available separately; _ 163). The following o rientations are recorded: Camera rotated 90° Camera rotated 90° Landscape (wide) clockwise counterclockwise...
  • Page 69 View information onthebattery currently inserted inthe camera. Charge The current battery level, expressed as a percentage of a full remaining charge. A five-level display showing battery age. 0 (_) indicates that battery performance is unimpaired, 4 (f._Q) that the bat- tery has reached the end of its charging life and should...

  • Page 70: Technical Notes

    Technical N otes Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error mes- sage is displayed oryou encounter problems using the camera. At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for your camera.
  • Page 71 59): The SB-N5 has a Guide Number of 8.5/27.9 (m/if, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F; Guide Number at ISO 200 is 12/ 39.4). When mounted on the Nikon 1 V1, it supports i-TTL and manual flash control 148). [] Guide Number...
  • Page 72 Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the web- sites listed on page xvii for the latest information on sup- ported operating systems. At default settings, Nikon Message...
  • Page 73 TripodAdapter TA-NI00: Prevents large lenses from coming into contact with tripod head when camera mounted on a tripod. Attaching the TA-NI00 I Attach the TA-N I O0 to the camera. After turning the camera off, insert the TA-N]O0 in the camera tripod mount...

  • Page 74: Approved Memory Cards

    Approved Memory Cards following cards have been tested approved use in 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. 1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards.
  • Page 75 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connec- tor and AC adapter. Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (_1_)and power connector (_2_)covers. 2 Insert the EP-SB power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown,...
  • Page 76 4 Connect the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (_3_)and the EP-SB power cable to the DC socket (_4_). A --I= icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
  • Page 77 Storage If the camera will be used for an extended period, remove battery and store it in a cool, dry area with terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. Do not store your camera...
  • Page 78 Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration, Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity, Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage, Avoidsudden changes in temperature: Sudden changes...
  • Page 79 Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the cam- era at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water...
  • Page 80 Moire: IVloir6 is an interference pattern created by the interaction of an image containing a regular, repeating grid, such as the pattern of weave in cloth or windows in a building, with the camera image sensor grid. some cases, it may appear in the form of lines.
  • Page 81 Nikon-authorized service personnel. _I_ Servicingthe Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends...
  • Page 82 The following table lists t he settings that c an be adjusted ineach mode. II Still Image Mode/Smart PhotoSelectorMode Mode Still Image Mode _Z-_-T o--_-_-A-, F-M_o_ Exposure mode! Image quality Image size Continuous Shutter type Frame rate Movie settings Metering White balance .....
  • Page 83 Mode Still Image Mode Exposure mode! i_" _Self-timer tion iTheme 1 P Programmed auto is selected automatically when Electronic (Hi) is selected for Shutter type, 2 Not available when Electronic (Hi) is selected for Shutter type. 3 VR lenses only. 4 Not available if a frame rate of 10 fps is chosen when Electronic (Hi) is selected for Shutter type.
  • Page 84 II MovieMode/Motion SnapshotMode Exposure mode __ Flash compensation 4...
  • Page 85 1 HD movie selected in movie mode. 2 Slow motion selected in movie mode. 3 VR lenses only. 4 Available only when an optional flash unit is used.
  • Page 86 Default settings listed below. Shooting menu other shooting options reset with Reset shooting options 110), setup menu settings with Reset setup options (_ 152). II Playback Menu Defaults ___TTT_T°T_pti_n_°_°_°:°_°_°_°_°_°_°_°_°_°:°_°_°_°_°_°_°_°_°_ Default Slide show (_ 77) All images Auto Same as frame interval Background track 1 Rotate tall (_...
  • Page 87 -777777"7_°--7_='_7_77ZT_7777T_,, 777_77_77_a_[_[t_'7777_777777_ ISO sensitivity 13 I) Auto (I 00-3200) Picture Control 132) Standard sRGB Color space (_ 138) Active D-Lighting 139) Long exposure NR (_ 140) High ISO noise reduction 140) None Fade in/fade out (_ 140) Movie sound options 141) Auto sensitivity Interval...
  • Page 88 II OtherShootingOptions Focus area (_ 144) Center _ Flexible program 113) Autoexposure lock (_ 125) Focus lock (_ 145) Self-timer (_ 49) Focus mode (_ See page 52. Exposure compensation Movie mode (_ 37) HD movie Theme (_ 47) Beauty Picture Control settings...
  • Page 89 The following table shows thenumber ofpictures oramount of movie footage t hatcanbestored ona 16GB Toshiba R 95 W8OMB/s UHS-I SDHC card atdifferent image q uality, size, or movie s ettings. Allfigures are approximate; filesize varies w ith thescene recorded. II Still Images(Still Image Mode)1 _==_::17,,_2=:_= o "==7_=,,,_:_==---, Image quality...
  • Page 90 II Slow Motion Movies 400 fps 1 hour 27 minutes 1200 fps 1 hour 27 minutes * Up to five seconds of slow motion footage can be recorded in a single clip. Playback length is about 13.2 (400 fps) or 40 (1200 fps) times the recorded length, II Still Images(Smart PhotoSelectorMode) _=i_a°°_e_u_alit...
  • Page 91 AC adapter (available sepa- rately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again. If the problem persists after the battery has been removed replaced, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representa- tive.

  • Page 92: Shooting (All Exposure Modes)

    Shooting (All Exposure Modes) , onDe!e f !e o form a th memor card_ ....Theshutter-release isdisabled: • The battery is exhausted 12, 21). • The memory card is locked 15) or full (_ 15, 21). • The camera is not in focus (_ 25). •...

  • Page 93: Shooting (P, S,A, And M Modes)

    Flicker or banding appears in moviesor in the displays: Choose a Flicker reduc- tion setting that matches the local AC power supply 157). oto _eiec_or or Motion Snapshot mode or is recording a movie, or Electronic (Hi) is selected for Shutter type 27).
  • Page 94 Playback NEF(RAW) images are not displayed:The camera displays only the JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine images (_ 119). "Tall" (portrait) orientation photosare displayedin "wide" (landscape)orientation: • Select On for Rotate tall 103). • The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off (_...
  • Page 95 This s ection lists t heerror messages that a ppear inthe display. _-_:_°_7°7° Message Solution °-_°- A lens with a retractable lens barrel button is attached with the lens barrel Rotate thezoom ring retracted. Press the retractable lens 17, 198 to extend the lens.
  • Page 96 This memory card Format the card. If the problem per- cannot be used. Card sists, the card may be damaged. Con- tact a Nikon-authorized service may be damaged; insert a different card. representative. Insert a new memory card. 15,165 If the current...
  • Page 97 Contact Nikon-authorized a Nikon-authorized service representa- service center. tive. Press the shutter-release button. Con- An error has occurred. tact a Nikon-authorized service repre- Press the shutter- sentative if the problem persists or re- release button again. occurs frequently.
  • Page 98 °_ ......Solutlon-°==_°°=== ......f.._3=7 .._=2"T--T=7 Message An error has occurred in the internal Contact Nikon-authorized service circuitry, Contact representative. Nikon-authorized service center. The camera's internal temperature is high, Wait for the camera to cool. The camera will now turn off.
  • Page 99 Nikon 1 Vl Digital Camera Digital camera with interchangeable lenses Lensmount Nikon 1 mount Effective angle ofview Approx. 2.7× lens focal length (Nikon CX format) Image size (pixels) Still images (still image andSmart PhotoSelector modes, aspect ratio 3 : 2) T"2,896 ×...
  • Page 100 Electronicviewfinder 0.47-in., approx. 1440k-dot color TFT LCD view- finder with diopter control and brightness adjust- ment Frame coverage Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical 17 mm (-1.0 m _; from center surface of view- finder eyepiece lens) D]o_e_:a°_(i°usi_eni -'_'_ -3-+ 1m ' Eyesenso r Camera switches...
  • Page 101 Metering TTL metering using image sensor Meteri°ngmeih_od°_i_'i'_ ' i _ • Matrix • Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of frame • Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected focus area Programmed auto with flexible program; shutter- priority auto;...
  • Page 102 iijii_X_X_X_X_X_iiiilililil _X_iijjiii_i_iiiilililiX_X_iiiililililililililililililili_ iiiiij:i:i2i2ililililili:i:i:ililili:i:i:ililili:i:i:i:i:i Control i-TTL flash control using image sensor available with optional SB-N5 flash unit Mode Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync Flashcompensation -3-+ 1 EV in increments of 1/3EV Flash-readyindicator Lights when optional...
  • Page 103 HDmovies Frame size (pixels)/ recordingrate I. ,920 x ,080/30p(29.97 fps) I" 1,280 × 720/60p (59.94fps) • 640 x 240/400 fps (playsat 30p/29.97fps) 320 x 120/1,200 fps (playsat 30p/29.97fps) Movies recorded in still image mode 1,072 x 720/60p (59,94fps) Sensor output is about 60 fps.
  • Page 104 Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
  • Page 105 Rated input AC 100- 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.I 2- 0.23 A R°ateci_'0utpu;c -'_:°7:_r DC 8.4 V/1.2 A S upp0rtedoba_er2es ..Nikon EN-ELI 5 rechargeable LHon battenes Chatgingtime Approx. 2 hours and 35 minutes at an ambient temperature 25°C/77°F...
  • Page 106 _a m er ! enmo un_ a ngwhe n! en!_e!ra _ed! ....Weight Approx. 115 g/4.1 oz Specifications subject to change without notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
  • Page 107 Focal length mark Focal length scale Retractable lens barrel button 1 NIKKOR lenses are exclusively for Nikon 1 interchangeable lens format digital cameras. The angle of view is equivalent to a 35 mm format lens with a focal length about 2.7 x longer. They sup-...
  • Page 108 LensCare When using an optional lens hood, do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the hood. Keep the CPU contacts clean. Use a blower to remove dust lint from lens surfaces. remove smudges and fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol lens cleaner...
  • Page 109 High-Definition Multimedia Interface trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec- tive holders.
  • Page 110 • Using optional flash or GPS units • Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15 batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance. • Use batteries...
  • Page 111 Symbols <_ (red-eye reduction) ....6 3 S[0W (slow sync) ........63 O (Still image mode) ....... 23 1{JAR (rear curtain sync) ...... 6 3 (Smart Photo Selector mode). (flash-ready indicator) ....6 1 _1_(Movie mode) ........ 37 !_ (Motion Snapshot mode) ..45 scq_"...
  • Page 112 Body cap ........1, 2 , 1 63 Detailed display ......4, 5 Border ............ Detailed photo information ..5, 7 0 Bounce lighting ......... Digital Print Order Format ... Brightness ......... Diopter adjustment control ..... Discard ........Buffering ........32, 46 Built-in AF assist .......
  • Page 113 NEF (RAW) ........ 119, 120 Interval timer shooting ....1 42 Neutral ..........132 ISO sensitivity ........131 Night portrait ........23 Nikon Transfer 2 ........ 85 JPEG ............. 119 Optional flash ........59 Landscape ........23, 132 Language ........19, 158 Photo information ......
  • Page 114 PictBridge ........93, 200 SD card ..........165 Picture Control ....... 132, 136 Select by date ........95 Playback ......... 28, 69 Select images for printing .....g5 Playback menu ........ Self-portrait ......... 49 Playback zoom ........Self-timer ..........49 Portrait ........
  • Page 115 Thumbnail playback ......72 Time ......19,49, 117, 158 Time stamp .......... 98 Time zone .......... 158 Time zone and date ......1 58 Timer ..........49, 142 Toning ........134, 135 Trimming movies ......107 Tripod mounting spacer ..51,164 USB ..........
  • Page 117 Nikon 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 CORPORATION SBl102(11) 6MVA0211-02 © 2011 Nikon Corporation...