Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual...
Page 2 Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon digital camera. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instruc- tions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product.
Page 3 Getting the Most from Your Camera Table of Contents Introduction 0 21 Auto Mode 0 31 Creative Mode 0 45 Best Moment Capture Mode 0 53 Motion Snapshot Mode 0 57 Recording and Viewing Movies 0 67 More on Photography 0 79 More on Playback 0 91...
Page 4 Getting the Most from Your Camera Take photos with the shutter-release button. Photos can be taken in any mode by pressing the shutter- release button. See page 6 for more information. Shutter-release button Shoot movies with the movie-record button. Movies can be recorded by pressing the movie-record but- ton in auto (0 29), creative (0 44), and advanced movie...
Page 5 Accessories Expand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of inter- changeable lenses and other accessories (0 165). Wireless Lenses mobile adapters Software for Nikon digital Mount cameras adapters (available on Waterproof cases...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting the Most from Your Camera ......... ii Accessories ....................iii For Your Safety................x Notices..................xiii Introduction Before You Begin ................1 Parts of the Camera...............2 The Camera Body ................... 2 The Monitor....................4 The Mode Dial ..................6 The Multi Selector ..................
Page 7 Best Moment Capture Mode Slow View..................45 Smart Photo Selector..............47 Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector ..50 Choosing the Best Shot ..............50 Deleting Pictures.................. 51 Motion Snapshot Mode Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode ........53 Viewing Motion Snapshots ............56 Deleting Motion Snapshots .............
Page 8 Deleting Pictures .................85 Deleting the Current Picture............85 The Playback Menu ................85 Rating Pictures ................86 Slide Shows...................87 Connections Installing the Supplied Software..........91 System Requirements.................93 Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer ......95 Transferring Pictures................95 Viewing Pictures ...................96 Creating Short Movies................98 Viewing Pictures on TV............100 High-Definition Devices..............
Page 9 The Shooting Menu Reset Shooting Options ............119 Exposure Mode................119 Image Quality................120 Image Size...................120 Number of Shots Saved ............123 Movie Before/After ..............123 File Format..................124 Metering ..................124 Auto Distortion Control ............125 Color Space.................126 Active D-Lighting ..............127 Long Exposure NR..............128 Optical VR ...................128 Electronic VR ................129 Focus Mode ................129 Manual Focus ..................132...
Page 10 The Image Processing Menu Reset Processing Options ............144 White Balance................144 Fine-Tuning White Balance ............145 Preset Manual..................146 ISO Sensitivity ................149 Picture Control ................150 Modifying Picture Controls............150 Custom Picture Control ............154 Edit/Save....................154 Load from/Save to Card..............155 High ISO Noise Reduction............
Page 11 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions......172 Available Settings ..............176 Defaults..................180 Memory Card Capacity.............181 Troubleshooting................184 Battery/Display ...................184 Shooting (All Modes)................185 Shooting (P, S, A, and M Modes).............186 Movies....................186 Playback ....................187 Miscellaneous ..................187 Error Messages................188 Specifications................191 Nikon 1 J3 Digital Camera ..............191 Battery Life ...................208 Index ....................209...
Page 12: 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 13 Do not remain in contact with the camera, • Do not attempt to insert the battery battery, or charger for extended periods upside down or backwards. while the devices are on or in use. Parts of • Do not expose the battery to flame the device become hot.
Page 14 • Keep dry. Failure to observe this jacks, use only the cables provided or precaution could result in fire or sold by Nikon for the purpose to electric shock. maintain compliance with product • Do not short the charger terminals.
Page 15: 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for dam- ages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
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Page 21: Introduction
Introduction Before You Begin Before using your camera for the first time, confirm that the package contains the items listed in the User’s Manual.
Page 22: 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 Flash pop-up button......
Page 23 The Camera Body (Continued) O (delete) button......28, 85 Monitor ........4, 79, 159 K (playback) button ....27, 50, 56 Power connector cover G (menu) button ......8 for optional power connector..169 Multi selector......... 7 Battery-chamber/memory card slot J (OK) button........7 cover latch......
Page 24: The Monitor
The Monitor 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 25 24 Shooting mode ........6 Flash-ready indicator ......72 Live image control......25 “K” (appears when memory remains Creative mode ......31, 32 for over 1000 exposures) ....20 Best moment capture Number of exposures remaining..20 selection ........
Page 25 The Framing Grid A framing grid can be displayed by selecting On for Display > Grid display in the setup menu (0 159). See also For information on adjusting monitor brightness, see page 159.
Page 26: The Mode Dial
The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the follow- ing shooting modes: Mode dial z Motion Snapshot mode (0 53): 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 27: The Multi Selector
The Multi Selector The multi selector and J button are used to adjust settings and navigate the cam- era menus. Multi selector Settings: & See page 10. Menu navigation: 1 Move cursor up. Select highlighted item. Settings: E Settings: C View continuous View exposure com- shooting/self-timer...
Page 28: 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 Shooting menu (0 117): Adjust settings for still photography.
Page 29 Using the Menus Use the multi selector (0 7) to navigate the playback, shooting, movie, image processing, setup, and history 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 30: (Feature)
& (Feature) Pressing 1 (&) gives access to the fea- tures listed below. Press 1 (&) to display options for the current mode, then rotate the multi selector or press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired option and press J to select.
Page 31: 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 two hours. Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is complete.
Page 32 35°C (95°F). If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly during charging, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. Fail- ure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged.
Page 33 Insert the battery and a memory card. Check to be sure the battery and card are in the correct orien- tation. Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side, slide the battery in until it latches, and then slide in the memory card until it clicks into place.
Page 34 Inserting and Removing Batteries and Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards. Note that the battery and memory cards may be hot after use; observe due caution when removing the battery and memory cards.
Page 35 Removing Batteries and Memory Cards After turning the camera off, confirm that the memory card access lamp (0 3) is off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To remove the battery, first release it by pressing the orange battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow and then remove the battery by hand.
Page 36 Attach a lens. Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is a 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6. See page 128 for information on vibration reduc- tion (VR) and page 200 for information on removing lenses.
Page 37 1 NIKKOR VR 30–110mm f/3.8–5.6 lenses, firmware version 1.10 or later is required if locking the lens barrel is to turn the camera off when the monitor is off; for information on updating lens firmware, visit the Nikon website for your area).
Page 38 Choose a language and set the clock. A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Use the multi selector and J button (0 7) to choose a language and set the camera clock. Photos can not be taken until you have set the time and date.
Page 39 The Camera Clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary. The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EP-5C power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 169).
Page 40 Check the battery level and memory card capacity. Check the battery level and number Battery level of exposures remaining in the moni- tor. Battery Level Display Description Battery fully charged or partially discharged; Exposures remaining level shown by L or NO ICON K icon in detailed display (0 159).
Page 41: Auto Mode
Auto Mode Shoot photographs and movies. The camera automatically adjusts settings to suit the subject. Taking Photos in Auto Mode Select auto mode. Rotate the mode dial to C. Ready the camera. Hold the camera securely with both hands, being careful not to obstruct the lens, AF-assist illuminator, or microphone.
Page 42 Focus. Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up (0 72) and the AF-assist illuminator (0 136) 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 The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Focus: Press halfway Shoot: Press the rest of the way down Taking Several Photographs in Succession If Off is selected for Image review in the playback menu (0 110), you...
Page 44 Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photo- graph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out).
Page 45 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 1 (&), use the multi selector to highlight a control, and press J to view the effect. Rotate the multi selector to choose a set- ting and press J to select.
Page 46 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 67) and the built-in flash can not be used when live image control is in effect.
Page 47: Viewing Photographs
Viewing Photographs Press K to display your most recent pho- tograph full frame in the monitor (full- frame playback). K button Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to view additional pictures. To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter- release button halfway.
Page 48: 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 49: Recording Movies In Auto Mode
Recording Movies in Auto Mode In auto mode, the movie-record button can be used to shoot HD movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (the movie crop is shown in the display). Press the movie-record button to start and stop recording.
Page 51: Creative Mode
Creative Mode Choose creative mode when to take photos using special effects, match settings to the scene, or control shutter speed and aper- ture. Choosing a Creative Mode Select creative mode. Rotate the mode dial to w. Choose a scene. Press 1 (&) and highlight a scene using the multi selector (0 32).
Page 52: Choosing A Scene
Choosing a Scene Creative mode offers a choice of the following scenes: 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 53 Option Description Each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed, the camera takes a series of shots, some with the flash and some without, and combines them to cap- ture background lighting in portraits taken at night or under low light; during processing, a message is displayed and no pictures can be taken.
Page 54: 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 55: S Shutter-Priority Auto
S Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion.
Page 56: A Aperture-Priority Auto
A Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers) reduce depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject.
Page 57: M Manual
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 58 The Exposure Indicator When shutter speeds other than “Bulb” are selected, the exposure indi- cator shows whether the photograph would be under- or over- exposed at current settings. Optimal exposure Underexposed by Overexposed by over 2 EV Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) Select a shutter speed of “Bulb”...
Page 59 Choose a shutter speed of “Bulb”. Press 2 to highlight shutter speed and rotate the multi selector counterclock- wise to select “Bulb”. Open the shutter. After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the exposure is complete.
Page 60: Backlighting
Backlighting The method used to capture details in shaded areas of back-lit subjects depends on the option selected for HDR in the shoot- ing menu (0 117). Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR (high dynamic range); Z appears in the display. Each time the shutter- release button is fully pressed, the camera takes two shots in quick succession and combines them to preserve details in highlights and shadows in high-contrast scenes;...
Page 61: Easy Panorama
Easy Panorama Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas. During shooting, the camera focuses using auto-area AF (0 134); face detection (0 24) is not available. Exposure compensation (0 71) can be used, but the built-in flash will not fire. Set focus and exposure.
Page 62 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 63 Viewing Panoramas Panoramas can be viewed by pressing 3 when a panorama is displayed full frame (0 27). 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 64: Recording Movies In Creative Mode
Recording Movies in Creative Mode In creative mode, the movie-record but- ton can be used to shoot HD movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (the corners of the movie crop are shown in the display). Press the movie-record button to start and stop recording.
Page 65: Best Moment Capture Mode
Best Moment Capture Mode This mode is ideal for fast-changing, hard-to-capture subjects. Choose when to release the shutter as the scene plays back in slow motion (slow view), or let the camera choose the best shot based on composition and motion (Smart Photo Selector; 0 47). Slow View In this mode, the camera captures a short sequence of still images and plays them back in slow motion so that you can...
Page 66 Frame the photograph. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame. Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera will focus (0 22) and then, over a span of about 1.3 s, record 20 frames to a temporary memory buffer. View the buffer contents.
Page 67: Smart Photo Selector
Smart Photo Selector Choose Smart Photo Selector mode to let the camera help you take photos that capture a fleeting expression on the face of a portrait subject or other hard-to-time shots such as group pho- tos in party scenes. Each time the shutter is released, the camera automatically selects the best shot and a number of best shot candidates based on composition and motion.
Page 68 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 22). An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer.
Page 69 Buffering Buffering begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and ends after about 90 seconds or when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Shutter-release Shutter-release button button pressed pressed all the way Shooting ends halfway to focus down Buffering Smart Photo Selector Files...
Page 70: Viewing Photos Taken With The Smart Photo Selector
Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector Press K and use the multi selector to display photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector (0 27; pictures taken with the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by a y icon). Of the photo- graphs recorded by the Smart Photo K button Selector, only the best shot will be dis-...
Page 71: Deleting Pictures
Deleting Pictures Pressing O when a picture taken with the Smart Photo Selector is selected displays a confirmation dialog; press O again to delete the best shot and the best shot candidates, or press K to exit without deleting the pictures. Note that once O button deleted, pictures can not be recovered.
Page 73: Motion Snapshot Mode
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” is viewed on the camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approximately 4 s, followed by the still image;...
Page 74 Begin buffering. Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus (0 22). An 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 75 Choosing a Theme To choose the background music for the movie, press 1 (&) and use the multi selector and J button to select from Beauty, Waves, Relaxation, and Tender- ness. To play the background music for the highlighted theme, press 2 and rotate the multi selector to adjust volume.
Page 76: Viewing Motion Snapshots
Viewing Motion Snapshots Press K and use the multi selector to dis- play a Motion Snapshot (0 27; 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 77: Recording And Viewing Movies
Recording and Viewing Movies The camera can record high-definition (HD) movies with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 and slow-motion movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3. Movies can be recorded by pressing the movie-record button in the following shooting modes: Movie-record button Mode...
Page 78: Recording Hd Movies
Recording HD Movies Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. Choose a shooting mode. Rotate the mode dial to choose a shooting mode. Note that best moment capture and Motion Snap- shot modes do not support HD movie recording.
Page 79 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 80 The Movie Crop The movie crop is shown in the monitor. HD crop (16 : 9) Slow-motion movie crop (8 : 3) Focus Lock If Single AF is selected for Focus mode in the movie menu for advanced movie mode, focus will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (0 135).
Page 81 Taking Photographs During HD Movie Recording Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a photograph without interrupting HD movie recording. Photo- graphs taken during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 3 : 2. Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Up to 20 photographs can be taken with each movie shot.
Page 82: Recording Slow-Motion Movies
Recording Slow-Motion Movies Silent slow-motion movies with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3 can be recorded by selecting y Slow motion from the 1 (&) button menu in advanced movie mode. Slow-motion movies are recorded at 400 fps and play back at about 30 fps. Select advanced movie mode.
Page 83 Focus. Focus area Start recording. Press the movie-record button to begin recording. A recording indica- tor, the time elapsed, and the time available are displayed while record- ing is in progress. The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the dis- Movie-record button play;...
Page 84 End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached, the memory card is full, another mode is selected, the lens Movie-record button is removed, or the camera becomes hot (0 xvi). Maximum Length Up to 3 seconds of footage can be recorded;...
Page 85: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 27). Press 3 to start playback. Movie playback indicator/ 1 icon/Length Current position/total length Guide Volume The following operations can be performed: Description Pause Pause playback. Resume playback when the movie is paused Play or during rewind/advance.
Page 86: Deleting Movies
Deleting Movies To delete the current movie, press O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the movie and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the movie. Note that once deleted, movies can not be recovered. O button See Also See page 114 for information on trimming...
Page 87: More On Photography
More on Photography Single-Frame, Continuous, and Self-Timer Modes Pressing 4 (C) on the multi selector displays a choice of shutter- release modes for still photography: The camera takes pictures one at a time. 5 fps Continuous: The camera records photographs at 15 fps about 5, 15, 30, or 60 fps while the shutter-release 30 fps...
Page 88 Continuous Mode The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst var- ies with the release mode. At frame rates of 30 and 60 fps, the maxi- mum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst is 20. The built-in flash can be used when 5 fps is selected, but only one pic- ture will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed;...
Page 89: Self-Timer Modes
Self-Timer Modes The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self- portraits. Display release mode options. Press 4 (C) to display release mode options. Select the desired self-timer option. Use the multi selector to highlight E 10 s, E 5 s, or E 2 s and press J. Mount the camera on a tripod.
Page 90 Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released. Turning the camera off cancels the self-timer. Movie Mode In self-timer mode, start and stop the timer by pressing the movie- record button instead of the shutter-release button.
Page 91: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. –1 EV No compensation +1 EV Display exposure compensation options. Press 2 (E) to display exposure com- pensation options. Choose a value.
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 camera offers a choice of flash modes; choose a mode according to light- ing conditions and your creative intent. The built-in flash is avail- able in the following shooting modes: Auto Pop-up Modes In C (auto) and in night portrait, backlighting, soft, miniature...
Page 93: Choosing A Flash Mode
Choosing a Flash Mode The options available vary with the shooting mode. Auto, Soft (q), Miniature effect (r), P, A Selective color (s) Auto Fill flash Auto+red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction + slow sync Night portrait (o), Fill flash + slow sync Backlighting (m) Rear curtain + slow sync Fill flash...
Page 94 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. Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the previous page may combine one or more of the following settings, as shown by the flash mode icon: •...
Page 95 Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. Do not use force. Failure to observe this precaution could result in prod- uct malfunction. Using the Built-in Flash The built-in flash can not be used with live image control (0 25) and will not fire during continuous shooting at frame advance rates faster than 5 fps (0 67) or when On is selected for HDR in the shooting menu...
Page 96: The Wu-1B Wireless Mobile Adapter
The WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter Attach an optional WU-1b wireless mobile adapter to the cam- era USB connector to copy images to, or control the camera from, smartphone or tablet devices running the Wireless Mobile Utility app. Connect the WU-1b. After removing the rubber cap from the WU-1b USB connector, turn the camera off and attach the adapter to...
Page 97 Take pictures remotely. Once a wireless connection is estab- lished, the smart device will display the view through the camera lens; the camera will display a message stating that a wireless connection is active. Wireless Networks Camera settings can not be adjusted while the camera is connected to a wireless network.
Page 99: More On Playback
More on Playback Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full- frame playback (0 27). The information displayed can be selected using the Display > Playback option in the setup menu (0 160). Basic Info Still images Movies Shooting mode File name ..........122...
Page 100 Detailed Photo Information Still images Movies Shooting mode Shutter speed ....... 35, 37 Frame number/total number of Aperture......... 36, 37 images Picture Control ........150 Protect status........110 Active D-Lighting indicator....127 Camera name HDR indicator ........40 Retouch indicator ...111, 112, 113 Image quality........120 Movie edit indicator......114 Frame rate .........140, 141...
Page 101 Histograms (0 80) Camera histograms are intended only as a guide and may differ from those in imaging applications. Sample histograms are shown below: • If brightness varies evenly across the image, the distribution of tones will be relatively even. •...
Page 102: Thumbnail Playback
Thumbnail Playback To view pictures in “contact sheets” of 4, 9, or 72 images, press J when a picture is displayed full frame and rotate the multi selec- tor counterclockwise. The following operations can be performed: Description Rotate the multi selector counterclockwise to increase the number of images displayed from 1 to 4, from 4 to 9, or from 9 to 72.
Page 103: Calendar Playback
Calendar Playback To view pictures taken on a selected date, rotate the multi selec- tor counterclockwise when 72 pictures are displayed (0 82). The following operations can be performed: Description To view the calendar, rotate the multi selec- tor counterclockwise when 72 images are displayed (0 82).
Page 104: Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom To zoom in on a photograph, display it full frame and press J and rotate the multi selector clockwise. Playback zoom is not available with movies or Motion Snapshots. The following operations can be performed: Description Rotate the multi selec- Zoom in tor clockwise to zoom in, counterclockwise to...
Page 105: Deleting Pictures
Deleting Pictures Pictures can be deleted from the memory card as described below. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered; pro- tected images, however, will not be deleted. Deleting the Current Picture To delete the picture currently displayed in full-frame playback or selected in the thumbnail list, press O.
Page 106: Rating Pictures
Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Rat- ing is not available with protected images. Select a picture. Display a picture in full-frame playback. Press 1 (&). Press 1 (&) and rotate the multi selector to choose from ratings of zero to five stars, or select ) to mark the picture as a candidate for later deletion.
Page 107: Slide Shows
Slide Shows To view a slide show of the pictures on the memory card, press the G button, select Slide show in the playback menu, and follow the steps below. G button Select the type of image used in the show. Highlight the desired option and press J.
Page 108 Adjust display times and choose a background track. Adjust the following options: Frame interval Choose how long each still image is displayed. Choose how much of each movie is played back before the next slide is displayed. Choose Same as frame interval to display the next slide after the Movie playback time...
Page 109 Select Start. Highlight Start and press J to start the slide show. The following operations can be performed while a slide show is in progress: Description Press 4 to return to the previous frame, Skip back/skip 2 to skip to the next frame. ahead Pause/resume Pause the show.
Page 111: Connections
Connections Installing the Supplied Software Install the supplied software to copy pictures to your computer for viewing and editing pictures and creating short movies. Before installing the software, confirm that your system meets the requirements on page 93. Launch the installer. Start the computer, insert the ViewNX 2/Short Movie Creator installer CD, and...
Page 112 • Apple QuickTime (Windows only) 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.
Page 113: System Requirements
System Requirements The system requirements for ViewNX 2 are: Windows • Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core series, 1.6 GHz or better • H.264 movies (playback): 3.0 GHz Pentium D or better • H.264 movies (editing): 2.6 GHz Core 2 Duo or better Pre-installed versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Win- dows 7, and Windows 8;...
Page 114 The system requirements for Short Movie Creator are: Windows 2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better Pre-installed versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Win- dows 7, and Windows 8; only 32-bit versions of Windows XP are supported 1.5 GB or more with at least 128 MB of video RAM (2 GB or more with at least 256 MB of video RAM recommended for creating HD movies) Hard-disk A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB or more rec-...
Page 115: Viewing And Editing Pictures On A Computer
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a pro- gram, select Nikon Transfer 2. Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change pro- gram.
Page 116: Viewing Pictures
Click Start Transfer. At default settings, all the pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Click Start Transfer Terminate the connection. If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the com- puter operating system to eject the removable disk corre- sponding to the memory card and then remove the card from...
Page 117 Retouching Photographs To crop pictures and perform such tasks as adjusting sharp- ness and tone levels, click the Edit button in the toolbar. Creating Short Movies Use the Short Movie Creator to create short movies combining photos, music, Motion Snap- shots, and movie footag e (0 98).
Page 118: Creating Short Movies
Creating Short Movies Use the supplied Short Movie Creator software to create movies combining photographs with Motion Snapshots, movies, and music. Transfer pictures. Transfer pictures as described on page 95. Select components. Select pictures in ViewNX 2. Start Short Movie Creator. C l i c k t h e S h o r t M o v i e Creator button in ViewNX 2.
Page 119 Save the movie. Click Create Movie. The dia- log shown at right will be displayed; select one of the following options and click Create. • Save file: Save the movie to a folder on the computer. • Save to Camera (memory card): Save the movie to a mem- ory card so that it can later be played back on the cam-...
Page 120: Viewing Pictures On Tv
Viewing Pictures on TV Connect the camera to a television for playback. Connecting an HDMI Cable Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting HDMI cables. When connecting cables, do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. High-Definition Devices A type C mini-pin High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from third-party suppliers) can be...
Page 121 Close the Connector Cover Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use. Foreign matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer. Television Playback Volume can be adjusted using the controls on the television; adjusting volume on the camera has no effect. Use of an EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5C power connector (available separately) is recommended for extended playback.
Page 122: Printing Photographs
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. Turn the camera off. Connect the USB cable. Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle.
Page 123: Printing Pictures One At A Time
Printing Pictures One at a Time Select a picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Rotate the multi selector clockwise to zoom in on the current frame (0 84; rotate the multi selector counterclockwise to exit zoom). To view nine pictures at a time, rotate the selector counterclock- wise when a picture is displayed full frame.
Page 124: Printing Multiple Pictures
Printing Multiple Pictures Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 102). Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Select images for printing: Select pictures for printing. •...
Page 125 Start printing. Highlight Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J again. Errors See page 188 for information on what to do if an error occurs during printing. PictBridge Print Options Highlight a page size (only sizes supported by the current printer are listed) and press J to select and exit to the previous Page...
Page 126: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The DPOF print order option is used to create digital “print orders” for Pict- Bridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. Press the G but- ton, select DPOF print order in the play- b a c k m e n u, a n d ch o o s e f r o m t h e following options: Press 4 or 2 to highlight pictures...
Page 127: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu To display the playback menu, press G and select Playback. G button The playback menu contains the following options: Option Description Default Delete multiple images. — Delete Image type: All images Selected scene: Auto View movies and photos in a slide Frame interval: 5 s Slide show show.
Page 128 Option Description Default Create cropped copies of selected Crop Aspect ratio: 3 : 2 pictures. Choose whether 4 and 2 can be Face- used during playback zoom (0 84) priority to select faces detected with face zoom priority. Create copies of movies from which Edit movie unwanted footage has been —...
Page 129: Selecting Multiple Images
Selecting Multiple Images Choosing the options listed below dis- plays an image selection dialog. Press 4 or 2 to highlight pictures (only pictures to which the operation applies are avail- able for selection). • Delete > Delete selected images (0 85) •...
Page 130: Image Review
Image Review If On is selected, pictures will be displayed immediately after shooting. To view pictures when Off is selected, press the K button. Rotate Tall Choose whether to rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback. Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review.
Page 131: D-Lighting
D-Lighting Applied to selected images, D-Lighting creates copies that have been processed to brighten shadows. Use to retouch dark or backlit photographs. Before After Press 4 or 2 to highlight an image (0 109) and press J to display the options shown at right.
Page 132: Resize
Resize Create small copies of selected photo- graphs. Select Choose size and choose a size from 1280×856; 1.1M (1280 × 856 pix- els), 960×640; 0.6 M (960 × 640 pixels), and 640×424; 0.3M (640 × 424 pixels), and then choose Select images. Press 4 or 2 to highlight pictures (0 109) and press 3 to select or deselect.
Page 133: Crop
Crop Create a cropped copy of selected photographs. To select an image for trimming, choose Select images, high- Select light a picture (0 109), and press J. images Aspect Choose from aspect ratios of 3 : 2, 4 : 3, 1 : 1, and 16 : 9. ratio The selected image will be displayed with a default crop of the selected aspect ratio...
Page 134: Face-Priority Zoom
Face-Priority Zoom If On is selected, 4 and 2 can be used during playback zoom to select faces detected with face priority. If Off is selected, 4 and 2 can be used with 1 and 3 to scroll the display. Edit Movie Trim footage from movies to create edited copies.
Page 135: Change Theme
Save the copy. Highlight Yes and press J to save the edited copy. If necessary, the copy can be trimmed as described above to remove additional footage. 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.
Page 137: The Shooting Menu
The Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu, press G and select Shooting. G button The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Description Default Reset shooting options to Reset shooting — default values. options Choose how the camera sets Exposure shutter speed and aperture in Scene auto selector...
Page 138 Option Description Default Choose whether the camera Auto distortion corrects barrel and pincushion control distortion. Choose a color space for new Color space sRGB pictures. Active Avoid loss of detail in highlights and shadows. D-Lighting Enhance detail in highlights and shadows when photographing high-contrast scenes with Backlighting selected in creative mode.
Page 139: Reset Shooting Options
Reset Shooting Options Select Yes to reset the options in the shooting menu and other shooting settings to default values (0 117, 180). Exposure Mode The options in the exposure mode menu offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture in Motion Snapshot mode (0 53).
Page 140: Image Quality
Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio for photographs. Option File type Description Compressed 12-bit raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card. White bal- NEF (RAW) ance, contrast, and other settings can be adjusted on a computer after shooting.
Page 141 Panoramas The following options are available when Easy panorama is selected in creative mode. Approximate print size at 300 dpi Option Size (pixels) (cm/in.) Camera panned 40.6 × 7.8/16.0 × 3.0 horizontally: 4800 × 920 Normal panorama Camera panned 13.0 × 40.6/5.1 × 16.0 vertically: 1536 ×...
Page 142 NEF (RAW)/NEF (RAW) + JPEG The option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using soft- ware such as Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 166) or ViewNX 2 (supplied).
Page 143: Number Of Shots Saved
Number of Shots Saved Choose the number of shots selected by the Smart Photo Selec- tor. If 5 is selected, the camera will save the best shot and 4 best shot candidates. If 1 is selected, the camera will save only the best shot.
Page 144: File Format
File Format Choose the file format for Motion Snapshots (0 53). Motion Snapshots are recorded as a 4 s MOV file and a JPEG image. Motion Snapshots can only be viewed on the camera or NMS files using ViewNX 2 (0 93). Motion Snapshots are recorded as a 10 s MOV file that can be viewed in a variety of computer applications.
Page 145: Auto Distortion Control
Auto Distortion Control Select On to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wide- angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion in photos taken with long lenses (note that the edges of photographs may be cropped out, and that there may be an increase in the time needed to process images before they are saved).
Page 146: Color Space
DCF, select the appropriate color space manually. For more informa- tion, see the documentation provided with the application or device. Nikon Software ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automati- cally select the correct color space when opening photographs created...
Page 147: Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows for natural contrast. Use with high contrast scenes such as a brightly lit outdoor view framed in a door or window or a sub- jects in the shade on a sunny day. It is most effective when used with Matrix metering (0 124).
Page 148: Long Exposure Nr
Long Exposure NR Photographs taken at slow shutter speeds are automatically pro- cessed to reduce “noise” (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog), slightly increasing recording times. Selecting On increases the amount of noise reduction performed at shutter speeds slower than 1 s and increases the time required to record images by roughly 1.5 to 2 times.
Page 149: Electronic Vr
Electronic VR Select On to enable electronic vibration reduction while record- ing Motion Snapshots. This feature is available even if the attached 1 NIKKOR lens does not support vibration reduction. Note that there will be a slight delay before recording begins and that the edges of the image will be cropped out when On is selected.
Page 150 Focus Mode The options available vary as shown below. Menu Focus mode Shooting AF-A (default), AF-S, AF-C, MF P Programmed auto, S Shutter- priority auto, A Aperture-priority AF-F (default), AF-S, MF Movies auto, M Manual y Slow motion AF-S (default), MF...
Page 151 Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the focus area may be displayed in green and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus.
Page 152: Manual Focus
Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus does not produce the desired results. Select manual focus. Highlight Manual focus in the focus mode menu (0 129) and press 2. Choose a magnification. To choose the magnification for the manual focus display, highlight 10×...
Page 153 Focus. Rotate the multi selector until the sub- ject is in focus. Rotate the multi selec- tor clockwise to increase the focus d i s t a n c e , c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e t o decrease;...
Page 154: Af-Area Mode
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus area for autofocus is selected. Auto- The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus area. area Press J to view the focus area selection display, then use the multi selector to position the focus area over your subject Single- and press J;...
Page 155: Focus Lock
Focus Lock When Single AF is selected for Focus mode (0 129), 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 composition. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 131), you can also focus on another subject at the same distance and then use focus lock to recompose the photograph.
Page 156: Face-Priority
Face-Priority Choose On to enable face priority (0 24). Built-in AF Assist When On is selected, the built-in AF- AF-assist illuminator assist illuminator will light to illuminate poorly-lit subjects if: • AF-S is selected for focus mode (0 129) or single AF is selected in AF-A, and •...
Page 157: Flash Compensation
Flash Compensation Flash compensation alters flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main sub- ject relative to the background. Choose from values between –3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments of EV;...
Page 159: The Movie Menu
The Movie Menu To display the movie menu, press G and select Movies. G button The movie menu contains the following options: Option Description Default Reset movie menu options to Reset movie — their default values. options Choose a frame rate for slow- Frame rate 400 fps motion movies (0 62).
Page 160: Reset Movie Options
Reset Movie Options Select Yes to reset the options in the movie menu to default val- ues (0 139). Frame Rate Choose a frame rate for slow-motion movies (0 62). The faster the frame rate, the smaller the frame size. Bit rate Maximum length Maximum length...
Page 161: Movie Settings
Movie Settings Choose a frame size and frame rate for HD movies (0 58). Bit rate Option Frame size (pixels) Recording rate (approx.) Maximum length t 1080/60i 59.94 fields/s 24 Mbps 1920 × 1080 20 minutes r 1080/30p 29.97 fps 24 Mbps u 720/60p 59.94 fps...
Page 162: Movie Sound Options
Movie Sound Options Adjust movie sound recording settings for the built-in micro- phone. Microphone Select Microphone off to disable sound recording. Selecting any other option enables recording and sets the microphone to the selected sensitivity. The 2 Icon Movies recorded with the microphone off are indicated by a 2 icon in full-frame and movie playback.
Page 163: The Image Processing Menu
The Image Processing Menu To display the image processing menu, press G and select Image processing. G button The image processing menu contains the following options: Option Description Default Reset Reset image processing processing — options to their default values. options Adjust settings for different White balance...
Page 164: Reset Processing Options
Reset Processing Options Select Yes to reset the options in the image processing menu to default values (0 143). White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources, but other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source.
Page 165: Fine-Tuning White Balance
Fine-Tuning White Balance Options other than Preset manual can be fine-tuned as follows: Display fine-tuning options. Highlight an option other than Preset Coordinates manual and press 2 to display the fine-tuning options shown at right. Adjustment Fine-tune white balance. Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance. Increase green Increase blue Increase amber...
Page 166: Preset Manual
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. Light a reference object. Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph.
Page 167 Measure white balance. When the camera is ready to measure white balance, a flashing L will be displayed. Before the indicator stops flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the display and press the shutter-release button all the way d o w n .
Page 168 Auto Power Off White balance measurement will end without a new value being acquired if no operations are performed for the time selected for Auto power off in the setup menu (0 160; the default is 1 minute). Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time;...
Page 169: Iso Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity The higher the ISO 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 randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines. The camera adjusts ISO sensitivity in response to Auto (160–6400) lighting conditions.
Page 170: Picture Control
Picture Control Choose how the camera processes photographs. Standard processing for balanced results. Recom- Q Standard mended in most situations. Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for R Neutral photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched. Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect. S Vivid Choose for photographs that emphasize primary col- ors.
Page 171 (0 154). If desired, custom Pic- ture Controls can be saved to a memory card and copied to other Nikon 1 J3 cameras or loaded into compatible software (0 155). Modified Picture Controls Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings are indicated by aster- isks (“*”) next to the Picture Control name and...
Page 172 Picture Control Settings Choose from options between –2 and +2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). For Quick adjust example, choosing positive values for Vivid makes pic- tures more vivid. Not available with Neutral, Mono- chrome, or custom Picture Controls.
Page 173 “A” (Auto) Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with expo- sure and the position of the subject in the frame. Previous Settings The line under the value displayed in the Pic- ture Control setting menu indicates the pre- vious value for the setting.
Page 174: Custom Picture Control
Custom Picture Control The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. Edit/Save To create a custom Picture Control, select Edit/save and follow the steps below. Select a Picture Control. Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2, or press J to proceed to Step 3 to save a copy of the high- lighted Picture Control without fur-...
Page 175: Load From/Save To Card
Capture NX 2 can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera, or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in other Nikon 1 J3 cameras and compatible software and then deleted when no longer needed.
Page 176: High Iso Noise Reduction
High ISO Noise Reduction Select On to reduce “noise” (randomly-spaced bright pixels, lines, or fog). If Off is selected, noise reduction will only be per- formed at high ISO sensitivities; the amount of noise reduction is less than that performed when On is selected.
Page 177: The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu To display the setup menu, press G and select Setup. G button The setup menu contains the following options: Option Description Default Reset setup menu options to Reset setup options — default values. Format memory card Format the memory card. —...
Page 178: Reset Setup Options
Option Description Default Reduce flicker or banding. Flicker reduction — Reset file numbering Reset file numbering. — Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Daylight saving time: Off 162 Choose a language for the Language — camera displays. Record camera orientation Auto image rotation with pictures.
Page 179: Slot Empty Release Lock
Slot Empty Release Lock If Enable release is selected, the shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted. No pictures will be recorded, although they will be displayed in demo mode. Select Release locked to enable the shutter only when a card is inserted. Display Adjust the following display options.
Page 180: Playback
Playback Choose the information displayed during playback (0 79). Basic info Detailed info Image only Sound Settings Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. If Autofocus/self-timer is selected, a beep will sound when the camera focuses and during self-timer photography;...
Page 181: Shutter Button Ae Lock
Shutter Button AE Lock If On is selected, exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Flicker Reduction Reduce flicker and banding in the display and in movies while shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting. Choose a frequency which matches that of the local AC power supply. Flicker Reduction If you are unsure as to the frequency of the local power supply, test both options and choose the one that produces the best results.
Page 182: Time Zone And Date
Time Zone and Date Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, or turn daylight saving time on or off (0 18). Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set Time zone to the time in the new time zone. Date and time Set the camera clock.
Page 183: Auto Image Rotation
Auto Image Rotation Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 166). The following orien- tations are recorded: Landscape (wide) Camera rotated 90°...
Page 184: Pixel Mapping
Pixel Mapping Check and optimize the camera image sensor and image proces- sors if you notice unexpected bright spots in your pictures (note that the camera comes with the sensor and processors already optimized). Before performing pixel mapping as described below, check that the battery is fully charged.
Page 185: Technical Notes
1 mount lenses Mount Mount Adapter FT1: The FT1 allows NIKKOR F mount lenses to be used with Nikon 1 interchangeable lens format digital adapters cameras. The angle of view of an F mount lens mounted on the FT1 is equivalent to that of a 35 mm format lens with a focal length about 2.7 ×...
Page 186 Software features as white balance adjustment and color control points. Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the web- sites listed on page xvii for the latest information on supported operating systems. At default settings, Nikon Message Center...
Page 187: Approved Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recom- mended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used. SD cards SDHC cards SDXC cards...
Page 188: Approved Eye-Fi Cards
Approved Eye-Fi Cards When inserted in the camera, Eye-Fi cards can be used to upload photographs to a preselected destination. As of October 2012, the camera supports 8 GB Pro X2 SDHC cards. Eye-Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase in accordance with local reg- ulations.
Page 189: Attaching A Power Connector And Ac Adapter
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connec- tor and AC adapter. Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber/mem- ory card slot cover. Insert the EP-5C power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the connec- tor to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side.
Page 190 Connect the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (q) and the EP-5C power cable to the DC socket (w). A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.
Page 191: 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 192: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Page 193 Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the cam- era at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly.
Page 194 Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun: Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an extended period. Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in photographs.
Page 195 • Used batteries are a valuable resource; recycle in accord with local reg- ulations. Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services).
Page 196: Available Settings
Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. C Auto, u Best Moment Capture, v Advanced Movie, and z Motion Snapshot Modes M h P Exposure mode — — — — — — Image quality —...
Page 197 M h P Movie settings — — — — — — Movie sound — — — — — — options White balance — — — ISO sensitivity — — — Picture Control — — — Custom Picture — — — Control High ISO noise reduction...
Page 198 w Creative Mode In the table below, creative modes are represented by the following icons: j night landscape, o night portrait, m backlighting, p easy panorama, q soft, r miniature effect, and s selective color. M j o m p q r s Exposure mode —...
Page 199 M j o m p q r s Focus area selection — — — — — — — Flexible program — — — — — — — — — — Autoexposure lock — Focus lock Continuous — — — — — — — Self-timer —...
Page 200: Defaults
Defaults Defaults for the options in the playback, shooting, movie, image processing, and setup menus may be found on pages 107, 117, 139, 143, and 157, respectively. Defaults for other settings are listed below. Option Default Focus area (0 134) Center Flexible program (0 34) Focus lock (0 135)
Page 201: Memory Card Capacity
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the number of pictures or amount of movie footage that can be stored on a 16 GB Toshiba SD- E016GUX UHS-I SDHC card at different image quality, size, or movie settings. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded.
Page 202 Easy Panorama Image quality Image size File size No. of images (0 120) (0 120) Normal 4800 × 920 4.5 MB 3400 panorama 1536 × 4800 4.5 MB 3400 JPEG fine Wide 9600 × 920 8.6 MB 1800 panorama 1536 × 9600 8.6 MB 1800 Normal...
Page 203 HD Movies Movie settings (0 141) Maximum total length (approx.) 1080/60i 1 hours 28 minutes 1080/30p 1 hours 28 minutes 720/60p 2 hours 12 minutes 720/30p 2 hours 56 minutes * For information on the maximum length that can be recorded in a single clip, see page 141.
Page 204: 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 205: 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 11, 20). • The memory card is locked (0 14) or full (0 20). •...
Page 206: Shooting (P, S, A, And M Modes)
Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the display: Choose a Flicker reduc- tion setting that matches the local AC power supply (0 161). No flash: See page 75. The flash will not fire when off (0 73); in P, S, A, and M modes, the flash will not fire when lowered.
Page 207: Playback
Playback NEF (RAW) images are not displayed: The camera displays only the JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine images (0 122). “Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation: • Select On for Rotate tall (0 110). •...
Page 208: Error Messages
Error Messages This section lists the error messages that appear in the display. Message Solution If the subject is too bright, lower ISO sensitivity or choose a faster shutter 35, 36, speed or smaller aperture (higher 37, 149 (Shutter-speed or f-number).
Page 209 • Format the card. If the problem per- cannot be used. Card sists, the card may be damaged. Con- may be damaged; tact a Nikon-authorized ser vice insert a different card. representative. • Insert a new memory card. 13, 167...
Page 210 Nikon-authorized service camera off and on. representative. 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 211: Specifications
Effective pixels 14.2 million Image sensor Image sensor 13.2 mm × 8.8 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon CX for- mat) Storage Image size (pixels) Still images (auto, best moment capture, and all creative modes other than Easy panorama; aspect ratio 3 : 2) •...
Page 212 • NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed File format • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression • NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats Picture Control system Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape;...
Page 213 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 214 Flash Built-in flash • Auto; Soft, Miniature effect, Selective color (Creative mode): Flash pops up automatically and fires as required • Night portrait, Backlighting (Creative mode): Flash pops up automatically and fires with every shot • P programmed auto, S shutter-priority auto, A aperture- priority auto, M manual (Creative mode): Manual pop- Guide Number (GN) Approx.
Page 215: Brightness Adjustment
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 216 • 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 217: Fully Automatic
AC 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz, 0.2 A DC 8.4 V/0.6 A Rated output Supported batteries Nikon EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time Approx. 2 hours at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F) Dimensions (W ×...
Page 218 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 219 1 NIKKOR Lenses 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 Lens hood mounting mark Zoom ring Lens cap Lens mounting mark CPU contacts Focal length mark Focal length scale Retractable lens barrel button 1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6 Zoom ring Lens cap Lens mounting mark CPU contacts Focal length mark Focal length scale...
Page 220 1 NIKKOR lenses are exclusively for Nikon 1 interchangeable lens format digital cameras. The angle of view is equivalent to a 35 mm format lens with a focal length about 2.7× longer. The 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 supports normal and active vibration reduction and vibration reduction off (0 128).
Page 221 Supplied Accessories • 40.5 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-N40.5 • Rear Lens Cap LF-N1000 Optional Accessories • 40.5 mm screw-on filters • Bayonet Hood HB-N101 (for use with the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6; attaches as shown below). • 40.5 mm screw-on Hood HN-N102 (for use with the 1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6;...
Page 222 The Optional FT1 Mount Adapter Read this section for information on using the optional FT1 mount adapter. Before proceeding, be sure that you have read and understood this manual and the documentation for the FT1 and lenses. Autofocus Autofocus is available only with AF-S lenses; other lenses sup- port manual focus only.
Page 223 If the lens supports autofocus with manual override, after focusing using autofocus you can keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway and rotate the lens focus ring to fine- tune focus manually. To refocus using autofocus, press the shutter-release button halfway again. To zoom in on the display for more precise focus, press J (note that this feature is not available during movie...
Page 224 The Electronic Rangefinder If a CPU lens is attached in manual focus mode, the focus indicator can be used to check whether the camera is focused on the subject in the center focus area. Focus indicator Status In focus. Camera focused in front of subject. Camera focused behind subject.
Page 225 Precautions for Use • Lenses over 380 g (13.4 oz) should be supported at all times. Do not hold the camera or carry the camera by the strap with- out supporting the lens. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera lens mount. •...
Page 226 Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.
Page 227 HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trade- marks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documen- tation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright ©...
Page 228: Battery Life
• Using a wireless mobile adapter or Eye-Fi cards • Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses • Using zoom with power zoom lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL20 batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.
Page 229: Index
Index L (Preset manual) ......146 Symbols L (matrix) ..........124 C (Auto mode) ......6, 21 M (centerweighted) .......124 w (Creative mode) ....6, 31 N (spot) ..........124 u (Best moment capture mode) . 6, e (auto-area) ........134 c (single-point) ......134 v (Advanced movie mode) ..
Page 230 DCF version 2.0 ...... 126, 206 Defaults ..........180 Background track ....56, 88, 98 Delete ......28, 51, 56, 66, 85 Backlighting ......... 33, 40 Delete all images ......85 Basic info ........79, 160 Delete selected images ....85 Battery ......11, 13, 20, 197 Detailed display ......
Page 231 ISO sensitivity ........149 Neutral ..........150 Night landscape ......23, 32 Night portrait ......23, 33 JPEG ............. 120 Nikon Transfer 2 ......... 95 NMS ........122, 124, 183 Landscape ........23, 150 Normal panorama ....121, 182 Language ........18, 162 Number of shots saved ....123...
Page 232 Rotate tall ..........110 Optical VR ..........128 Saturation ..........152 Scene auto selector ......119 Photo information ......79 Scene selection ........32 PictBridge ......... 102, 206 SD card ..........167 Picture Control ....... 150, 154 Select images for printing ...104 Pixel mapping ........164 Selective color ........
Page 233 Theme ......... 55, 115 Thumbnail playback ......82 Time ..........18, 162 Time stamp ........105 Time zone .......... 162 Time zone and date ....... 162 Timer ............67 Toning ........152, 153 Trimming movies ......114 USB ........76, 95, 102 USB cable ........95, 102 ViewNX 2 ..........91 Vivid ............
Page 234 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. SB3C02(11) 6MVA4411-02...

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