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To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following sym- bols and conventions are used:...
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Getting the Most from Your Camera Table of Contents Introduction 0 28 Taking and Viewing Photographs 0 54 Recording and Viewing Movies 0 63 Other Shooting Modes 0 79 More on Photography 0 93 Wi-Fi 0 103 More on Playback 0 114 Connections 0 128...
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Getting the Most from Your Camera Take photos with the shutter-release button. See page 6 for more informa- tion. Shutter-release button Shoot movies with the movie-record button. Movies can be recorded by pressing the movie-record but- ton in auto (0 28), creative (0 38), and advanced movie (0 54) modes.
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Accessories Expand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of inter- changeable lenses and other accessories (0 192). Mount Lenses adapters Software for Nikon digital Waterproof cameras cases (available on...
Table of Contents Getting the Most from Your Camera ......... ii Accessories ....................iii For Your Safety................xi Notices..................xiv Wireless ..................xix Introduction Before You Begin ................1 Parts of the Camera...............2 Using the Touch Screen..............11 First Steps..................16 Taking and Viewing Photographs Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode) ......28 Viewing Photographs .................31 Deleting Pictures ..................32...
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Other Shooting Modes u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture) ....63 Choosing a Shot Manually (Active Selection)......63 Choosing Your Moment (Slow View)..........67 Letting the Camera Choose the Moment (Smart Photo Selector)....................69 z Combining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes (Motion Snapshot Mode)..............74 Viewing Motion Snapshots ..............
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More on Playback Photo Information..............103 Thumbnail Playback ..............106 Calendar Playback..............107 Playback Zoom................108 Deleting Pictures ..............109 Deleting the Current Picture............109 The Playback Menu ................109 Rating Pictures ................110 Slide Shows................111 Connections Installing the Supplied Software........... 114 System Requirements..............
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D-Lighting...................132 Resize...................133 Crop .....................134 Face-Priority Zoom ..............135 Edit Movie...................135 Combine 4-Second Movies............137 Combine NMS Movies ..............138 The Shooting Menu Reset Shooting Options ............142 Exposure Mode................142 Image Quality................143 Image Size...................143 Active Selection.................146 Number of Shots Saved ............146 Movie Before/After ..............147 File Format..................148 Soft....................148 Toy Camera Effect ..............149 Metering ..................149...
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Face-Priority ................161 Built-in AF Assist ............... 161 Flash Control ................162 Flash Compensation ..............163 Underwater Flash ..............163 The Movie Menu Reset Movie Options..............166 Slow Motion................166 Frame Size/Frame Rate............167 Movie Sound Options .............. 168 Auto Image Capture..............168 The Image Processing Menu Reset Processing Options ............
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Display..................185 Display Brightness................185 Grid Display..................186 Shooting ....................186 Playback ....................186 Silent Photography..............186 Sound Settings ................187 Auto Power Off ................187 Touch-Screen Controls.............187 Shutter Button AE Lock............187 Flicker Reduction...............188 Reset File Numbering ...............188 Time Zone and Date ..............189 Language ..................189 Auto Image Rotation ..............190 Pixel Mapping ................191 Firmware Version ..............191 Technical Notes...
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Shooting (P, S, A, and M Modes) ............ 211 Movies ....................211 Tap Shooting Options ..............211 Playback....................212 Wi-Fi (Wireless Networks)............... 212 Miscellaneous..................212 Error Messages................213 Specifications ................216 Nikon 1 J4 Digital Camera .............. 216 Battery Life................... 233 Index ................... 234...
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.
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Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should Follow the instructions of airline and hos- pital personnel. This camera transmits the display break, care should be radio frequencies that could interfere taken to avoid injury due to broken with medical equipment or aircraft glass and to prevent the liquid crystal navigation.
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• The battery may be hot immedi- sold by Nikon for the purpose to ately after use or when the product maintain compliance with product has been used on battery power for regulations.
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- •...
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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...
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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 •...
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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.
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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.
FCC WARNING The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Notices for Customers in Canada CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Notices for Customers in Europe Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that the 1 J4 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be con- sulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_1J4.pdf Notice for Customers in Singapore...
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 ....
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The Camera Body (Continued) O (delete) button....... 32, 109 Monitor ......... 4, 103, 185 K (playback) button ....31, 72, 78 Power connector cover G (menu) button ......8 for optional power connector..195 Multi selector......... 7 Battery-chamber/memory card slot J (OK) button........7 cover latch......
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The Monitor 5 6 7 8 9 1011 25 24 Shooting mode ........6 “k” (appears when memory remains Live image control......36 for over 1000 exposures) ....27 Creative mode ........38 Number of exposures remaining..27 Best moment capture Number of shots remaining selection ........
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Recording Area The area recorded when electronic vibration reduction (0 154) is in effect during movie recording is shown by a frame in the shoot- ing display. Area recorded...
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The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the follow- ing shooting modes: Mode dial z Motion Snapshot mode (0 74): 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”...
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The Multi Selector The multi selector and J button are used to adjust settings and navigate the cam- era menus. Multi selector Settings: & Access the & (feature) menu, a context-sensi- tive menu listing options for shooting or play- back (0 10). Menu navigation: 1 Move cursor up.
The G Button Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. Press the G button to display the menu selection dialog shown below, then use the multi selector to highlight the icon for the desired menu and press G button J.
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❚❚ Using the Menus Use the multi selector (0 7) to navigate the playback, shooting, movie, image processing, setup, and Wi-Fi menus. Multi selector Select an item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight menu items and press 2 to view options for the highlighted item.
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The & (Feature) Menu To display the feature menu and adjust camera settings or access playback options, press & (feature) on the multi selector. & menu (shooting mode) & menu (playback) Select an item. Use the multi selector to highlight an item and press J to display options (to exit the &...
Using the Touch Screen The touch-sensitive monitor supports the following operations: Tap the monitor. Flick Flick a finger a short distance across the monitor. Slide Slide a finger over the monitor. Stretch/Pinch Place two fingers on the monitor and move them apart or pinch them together.
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The Touch Screen The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond when covered with third-party protective films or when touched with fingernails or gloved hands. Do not use excessive force or touch the screen with sharp objects. Using the Touch Screen The camera may not recognize a tap if you leave your finger on the screen too long.
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Tap highlighted icons to view set- tings and tap icons or sliders to Adjust change (the items available vary with camera settings). Tap 0 to settings save changes and exit, or tap 2 to return to the previous display. Tap Shooting Options Tap shooting options can be adjusted by tapping the icon shown at right (0 90).
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Use stretch and pinch gestures to zoom in and out and slide to scroll. You can also double-tap a Zoom in picture in full-frame playback to zoom in and double-tap again to exit zoom (0 108). To “zoom out” to a thumbnail view (0 106), use a pinch gesture in full-frame playback.
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Choose a Tap a menu icon to choose a menu. menu Tap menu items to display Adjust options and tap icons or sliders to change. Tap 2 to return to the settings previous display. ❚❚ The & Menu The touch screen can be used to adjust settings in the & menu. Tap menu items to display options and tap icons or sliders to Adjust...
First Steps Attach the camera strap. Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets. Charge the battery. Insert the battery into the charger and plug the charger in . An exhausted battery fully charges in about three hours. Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is complete.
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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.
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Insert the battery and a memory card. The camera stores pictures on microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards (available separately; 0 194). Before inserting the battery or memory cards, check that they are in the correct orientation. Using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side, slide the battery in until it latches, and then slide in the memory card until it clicks into place.
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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.
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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.
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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 PD-ZOOM. Remove the rear lens cap Remove the camera body cap Mounting mark (camera)
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Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place. If the lens supports vibration reduction (VR), vibration reduc- tion can be controlled from the camera (0 153). Detaching the Lens Be sure the lens is retracted before removal. To remove the lens, turn the camera off, then press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w).
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Turn the camera on. Press the power switch to turn the camera on. The power lamp will briefly light green and the monitor will turn on. If the lens is equipped with a front lens cap, remove the cap before shooting.
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Nikon website for your area). Choose a language. A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on.
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Set the clock. Use the multi selector and J button (0 7) to set the time and date. Note that the camera uses a 24-hour clock. Press 4 or 2 to highlight time Press 1 or 3 to highlight date zone and press J.
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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-5E power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 195).
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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 (0 186).
Taking and Viewing Photographs This chapter describes how to take, view, and delete photo- graphs in auto and creative mode. Point-and-Shoot Photography (Auto Mode) Follow the steps below to take photographs in auto mode, a “point-and-shoot” mode in which the camera automatically detects the subject type and adjusts settings according to the subject and situation.
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Ready the camera. Hold the camera securely with both hands, being careful not to obstruct the lens, AF-assist illuminator, or microphone. Rotate the camera as shown at lower right when taking pic- tures in “tall” (portrait) orientation. Frame the photograph. Position your subject in the center of the frame.
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Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter- release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds (the photo will automatically clear from the display when the shutter-release button is...
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.
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.
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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 (0 131), you...
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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. During movie recording with the 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5– 5.6 PD-ZOOM, the zoom rate is unaffected by the speed with which the ring is rotated.
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Deleting Multiple Pictures The Delete option in the playback menu (0 109) can be used to delete all or selected pictures. See Also See page 186 for information on silencing the beep that sounds when the camera focuses or the shutter is released. For information on tog- gling photo info on or off, see page 186.
Live Image Control Live image controls let you preview how changes to each control will affect the final photograph. To choose a live image control for auto mode, press J to display the live image control menu, then use the multi selector to highlight a control and press J to view the effect.
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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 79) and the built-in flash can not be used when live image control is in effect.
Choosing a Creative Mode Choose creative mode to match settings to the subject or situa- tion, take photos using special effects, or control shutter speed and aperture. Select w mode. Rotate the mode dial to w (creative). Choose an option. Press &...
Choosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or Situation Choose a creative mode according to the subject or situation: Option Description The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for opti- mal exposure (0 41). Recommended for snapshots Programmed auto (P) and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings.
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The & (Feature) Menu (0 10) Pressing & in creative mode displays the items listed below. The items available vary with the option selected for creative mode (0 39). Shooting mode........6 Creative..........38 Shutter speed........42, 44 Aperture .........43, 44 ISO sensitivity........175 AF-area mode ........
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.
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❚❚ S Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion. Fast shutter speed ( Slow shutter speed (1 s) 1600...
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❚❚ 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.
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❚❚ 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.
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The Exposure Indicator When shutter speeds other than “Bulb” are selected, the exposure indicator shows whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings. Optimal exposure Underexposed by Overexposed by over 2 EV ISO Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M Modes) When an “auto”...
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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.
The Creative Palette To choose a creative effect, rotate the multi selector or use a fin- ger to rotate the creative palette in the monitor. The selected effect is visible in the monitor and changes gradually as the pal- ette is rotated. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a pic- ture with the selected effect (tap shooting options are not avail- able when the creative palette is displayed;...
Details in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR (high dynamic range). Each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed, the camera takes two shots in quick succession and combines them to preserve details in highlights and shadows in high-contrast scenes; the built-in flash does not fire. Some time may be required to process the pictures;...
Easy Panorama Follow the steps below to shoot panoramas. During shooting, the camera focuses using auto-area AF (0 159); face detection (0 34) is not available. Exposure compensation (0 83) can be used, but the built-in flash will not fire. Set focus and exposure.
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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.
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❚❚ Viewing Panoramas Panoramas can be viewed by pressing 3 when a panorama is displayed full frame (0 31). 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.
Selective Color Take black-and-white pictures in which one hue appears in a color. Choose Select color. Press & to display the & (feature) menu, then highlight Select color and press J. Choose a color. Use the multi selector to choose a color and press J.
Cross Process Select a base hue to take pictures with modified colors. Select Hue. Press & to display the & (feature) menu, then highlight Hue and press Choose a color. Use the multi selector to choose a base color (red, green, blue, or yellow) and press J.
Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies Use the movie-record button to record movies in auto, creative, and advanced movie mode. Turn the camera on. Press the power switch to turn the camera on. Choose a shooting mode. Rotate the mode dial to C (auto), w (creative), or v (advanced movie) as described on page 6.
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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...
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❚❚ Shooting Mode Movies can be recorded in the shooting modes listed below. Movies can not be recorded in best moment capture or Motion Snapshot modes. C Auto mode (0 28) Choose this mode to leave the camera in charge of choosing settings. The camera automatically adjusts settings according to the subject and situation.
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❚❚ Advanced Movie Options In v (advanced movie) mode, the fol- lowing options can be accessed by press- ing & and selecting Advanced movie in the & (feature) menu. 0 HD movie Record high-definition (HD) movies. Record up to about three seconds of silent slow- motion footage.
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The & (Feature) Menu (0 10) Pressing & in advanced movie mode displays the items listed below. The items available vary with the type of movie selected (0 57). Shooting mode........6 Advanced movie .........57 Exposure mode......... 142 Shutter speed........42, 44 Aperture .........43, 44 ISO sensitivity........
Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a photograph without interrupting movie recording. Photo- graphs taken during movie recording have an aspect ratio of 3 : 2. Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Up to 20 photographs can be taken with each movie shot.
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 31). Press 3 to start playback. Movie playback indicator/ 1 icon/Length Current position/total length Volume Guide The following operations can be performed: Description Pause Pause playback. Resume playback when the movie is paused Play or during rewind/advance.
The & (Feature) Menu (0 10) The following options can be accessed by pressing & when a movie is displayed: Start slide show ........ 111 Wi-Fi upload ........93 Protect..........131 Rating..........131 Edit movie .......... 135 Deleting Movies To delete the current movie, press O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed;...
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See Also See page 135 for information on trimming unwanted footage from movies. For information on the frame size and frame rate options avail- able for HD movies, see page 167. Recording Movies Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the display and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame (flicker and banding can be reduced by choosing a...
Other Shooting Modes In addition to the modes described above, the camera offers u (best moment capture) mode to help with hard-to-time shots and a z (Motion Snapshot) mode that combines photographs with brief movie vignettes (0 74). u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture) Choose a shot from 20 frames recorded to temporary storage shortly before or after the shutter is released (Active Selection), choose the moment to release the shutter as the scene plays...
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Select u mode. Rotate the mode dial to u (best moment capture). Choose Active Selection. Press & (feature) to display the & menu. Highlight Best moment cap- ture and press J, then highlight Active Selection and press J. Frame the photograph. Compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame.
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Begin buffering photographs. Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus (0 29). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer. Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The 20 frames recorded to the buffer in the moments before and after the shutter- release button was pressed all the way...
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Active Selection At default settings, the frame recorded at the moment the shutter- release button was pressed all the way down is automatically marked with a p icon in Step 6. The & (Feature) Menu (0 10) Pressing & in best moment capture mode displays the items listed below.
Choosing Your Moment (Slow View) When slow view is selected in u (best moment capture) mode, the camera captures a short sequence of still images and plays them back in slow motion so that you can choose the precise moment for a photograph. Select u mode.
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Press the shutter-release button halfway. After focusing, the camera will record 20 frames to a temporary memory buffer. It will then slowly play them back in a continuous loop while the Progress indicator shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway. A & icon is displayed in the monitor.
Letting the Camera Choose the Moment (Smart Photo Selector) The Smart Photo Selector helps you capture a fleeting expres- sion on the face of a portrait subject or other hard-to-time shots such as group photos in party scenes. Each time the shutter is released, the camera automatically selects the best shot and four best shot candidates based on composition and motion.
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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 29). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer.
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Smart Photo Selector The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the subject. 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...
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❚❚ Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo Selector Press K and use the multi selector to dis- play photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector (0 31; pictures taken with the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by a y icon). Of the photographs recorded by the Smart Photo Selector, only the K button best shot will be displayed (when you...
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❚❚ 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.
z Combining Photos with Brief Movie Vignettes (Motion Snapshot Mode) Record brief movie vignettes with your photographs. Each time the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and about 1.6 s of movie footage. When the resulting “Motion Snap- shot”...
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Begin buffering. Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus (0 29). A & icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buffer. Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The camera will record a photograph, together with about 1.6 s of movie footage beginning before and ending...
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The & (Feature) Menu (0 10) Pressing & in Motion Snapshot mode displays the following items: Shooting mode........6 Exposure mode......... 142 Shutter speed........42, 44 Aperture .........43, 44 ISO sensitivity........175 Movie before/after......147 File format.......... 148 Audio............77 Available Settings For information on the options available in Motion Snapshot mode, see page 202.
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❚❚ Audio To record about four seconds of sound with Motion Snapshots beginning at the start of movie recording, use the multi selector and J button to select Ambient for Audio in the & (feature) menu (0 76). Motion Snapshots can also be recorded with background music (Background music) or no sound (None).
Viewing Motion Snapshots Press K and use the multi selector to dis- play a Motion Snapshot (0 31; 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;...
More on Photography This section describes other features you can use when taking pictures. Continuous Mode Shoot a continuous series (burst) of photographs. Display release mode options. Press 4 (C) to display release mode options. Select I. Highlight I (continuous) and press 2 to display frame rate options.
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Continuous Mode Only one picture will be taken if the flash fires when I is selected; at settings of 10, 20, 30, and 60 fps, the built-in flash will not fire. While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the mem- ory card access lamp will light.
Self-Timer Modes The self-timer is used to delay shutter release until 10 or 2 sec- onds after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Display release mode options. Press 4 (C) to display release mode options. Select E. Highlight E (self-timer) and press 2 to display self-timer options.
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Frame the photograph and shoot. Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus, and then press the but- ton the rest of the way down. The self- timer lamp will start to flash and a beep will begin to sound. Two sec- onds before the photo is taken, the lamp will stop flashing and the beep- ing will become more rapid.
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.
The Built-in Flash Use the built-in flash for additional lighting when the subject is poorly lit or to “fill-in” (illuminate) back-lit subjects. The built-in flash is available in the following shooting modes, but note that some camera settings automatically disable the built-in flash: Auto Pop-up Modes In C (auto) mode and when soft, miniature effect, selective color, cross process, or toy camera effect is selected in w (cre-...
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❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available in C (auto), q (soft), r (miniature effect), s (selective color), 6 (cross process), and 7 (toy camera effect) modes: • o (auto flash): When lighting is poor or the subject is backlit, the flash pops up automatically when the shutter-release but- ton is pressed halfway and fires as required.
Manual Pop-up Modes When P, S, A, or M is selected in w (creative) mode, the flash must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised. Raise the flash. Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash.
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❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available when P, S, A, or M is selected in w (creative) mode: • N (fill flash): The flash fires with every shot. • NY (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash fires with every shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce “red-eye.
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Raising the Flash When using the flash, be sure it is fully raised as shown at right. Do not touch the flash dur- ing shooting. Lowering the Built-in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place.
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Using the Built-in Flash If the flash is fired multiple times in quick succession, the flash and shutter may be temporarily disabled to protect the flash. Shooting can be resumed after a brief pause. Objects close to the camera may be overexposed in photographs taken with the flash at high ISO sensitivities.
Tap Shooting Options Tap the icon shown at right to choose the operation performed by tapping the monitor in shooting mode. The options available vary with the shooting and focus mode. Auto Mode Choose from the following options. When you tap a subject in the display, the camera will focus and take a picture.
❚❚ Manual Focus Mode The following options are available in manual focus mode. When you tap the display, the camera will take a picture without first adjusting focus. Tap a subject to display it at a higher magnification in the moni- tor (0 157).
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Best Moment Capture/Motion Snapshot Tap shooting options are not available in best moment capture and Motion Snapshot modes. Taking Pictures Using Tap Shooting Options Avoid tapping too hard. The camera may move when the shutter is released, blurring photographs. The shutter-release button can be used to focus and take pictures even when the 3 icon is displayed to show that tap shooting options are active.
What Wi-Fi Can Do for You The camera can connect via Wi-Fi wireless networks to a smart device running Nikon’s dedicated Wireless Mobile Utility app (0 94). The smart device can be used to control the camera and take pictures remotely, or pictures can be downloaded from the camera to the smart device and shared with others on the Inter- net.
Accessing the Camera Before connecting via Wi-Fi (wireless LAN), install the Wireless Mobile Utility on your Android or iOS smart device. Instructions for accessing the camera vary with the type of connection used by the smart device. Android • Push-button WPS: If the smart device supports push-button WPS (i.e., has a WPS button connection option in its Wi-Fi settings menu), you can use this easy method to connect to the smart device (0 95)
WPS (Android Only) Select Wi-Fi. Press the G button to display the menus, then highlight Wi-Fi and press Connect. Enable WPS button connections on the camera and smart device: • Camera: Highlight Wi-Fi connection type and press 2, then highlight Push-button WPS and press 2 to ready the camera for a WPS connec- tion.
PIN Entry (Android Only) Select Wi-Fi. Press the G button to display the menus, then highlight Wi-Fi and press Select Wi-Fi connection type > PIN-entry WPS. Highlight Wi-Fi connection type and press 2. Highlight PIN-entry WPS and press Enter the PIN. Enter the PIN displayed by the smart device.
SSID (Android and iOS) Select Wi-Fi. Press the G button to display the menus, then highlight Wi-Fi and press Select Connect. Highlight Connect and press 2. Select Yes. Highlight Yes and press J to view the camera SSID. Select the camera SSID on the smart device. Select the camera SSID in the list of networks displayed by the smart device.
Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device. The main dialog will be displayed. ❚❚ Restoring Default Settings To restore default network settings, highlight Wi-Fi connection type > Reset Wi-Fi settings and press 2. A confirmation dialog will be displayed;...
Uploading Pictures to a Smart Device Follow the steps below to upload photos from the camera to a smart device. Movies can not be selected for upload. Uploading Photos One at a Time Use the Wi-Fi upload option in the playback & (feature) menu (0 10) to upload the photo currently displayed in full-frame playback.
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Download the photo to the smart device. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device and follow the on-screen instructions to download the photo. When download is complete, press the G button on the camera to terminate the Wi-Fi connection.
Uploading Multiple Selected Photos To upload multiple selected photos, use the Wi-Fi upload option in the playback menu. Choose Wi-Fi upload. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Wi-Fi upload in the playback menu and press 2. G button Select photos.
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Select Yes. Highlight Yes and press J. Select the camera SSID on the smart device. Select the camera SSID in the list of networks displayed by the smart device. Download the photos to the smart device. Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device and follow the on-screen instructions to download the selected photos.
More on Playback Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full- frame playback (0 31). The information displayed can be selected using the Display > Playback option in the setup menu (0 186). ❚❚ Basic Info Still images Movies Shooting mode Folder number-file number ...105...
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❚❚ Detailed info 10 9 Still images Movies Shooting mode Metering ..........149 Frame number/total number of Creative mode ........38 images Exposure mode .........142 Protect status........131 Shutter speed ....... 42, 44 Camera name Aperture......... 43, 44 Retouch indicator ...132, 133, 134 Picture Control ........176 Movie edit indicator......135 Active D-Lighting indicator....152...
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Folder number-file number Color space.........151 Time of recording ......25, 189 Rating ..........110 Date of recording.......25, 189 Auto distortion control ....150 Battery indicator .........27 Electronic VR........154 White balance........170 Audio recording indicator ....168 White balance fine-tuning .....171 Folder and File Numbers Photographs are stored as files with names containing a four-digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera.
Thumbnail Playback To view pictures in “contact sheets” of 4, 9, or 16 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 16.
Calendar Playback To view pictures taken on a selected date, rotate the multi selec- tor counterclockwise when 16 pictures are displayed (0 106). The following operations can be performed: Description To view the calendar, rotate the multi selec- tor counterclockwise when 16 images are displayed (0 106).
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...
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.
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. Select Rating. Press & (feature) to display the & menu. Highlight Rating and press J. Choose a rating.
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.
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Adjust display times and audio settings. 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 time selected for Frame interval, No limit to play...
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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. Press again to resume. Rotate the multi selector to adjust vol- Adjust volume ume.
Connections Installing the Supplied Software Install the supplied software to copy pictures to your computer for viewing and editing. Before installing the software, confirm that your system meets the requirements on page 116. Launch the installer. Start the computer, insert q Select region (if required) the ViewNX 2 installer CD, and launch the installer.
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Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Supplied Software Be sure to update to the latest versions of the supplied software. Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates while the computer is connected to the Internet. Motion Snapshots ViewNX 2 is required to view Motion Snapshots saved using the File format >...
System Requirements The system requirements for ViewNX 2 are: Windows • Photos: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, Core Series; 1.6 GHz or better • Movies (playback): Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better; Intel Core i5 or better recommended when viewing movies with a frame size of 1280 ×...
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• Photos: Intel Core or Xeon series • Movies (playback): Core Duo 2 GHz or better; Intel Core i5 or better recommended when viewing movies with a frame size of 1280 × 720 or more at a frame rate of 30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1920 ×...
Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer Transferring Pictures Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable (do not use force or insert the connectors at an angle) and then turn the camera on.
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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.
Viewing Pictures Pi c t u r e s a r e d i s p l a y e d i n ViewNX 2 when transfer is com- plete. Starting ViewNX 2 Manually • Windows: Double-click ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desk- top.
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 D High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from third-party suppliers) can be used to...
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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-5E power connector (available separately) is recommended for extended playback.
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.
Printing Pictures One at a Time Display the desired picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Rotate the multi selector clockwise to zoom in on the current frame (0 108; 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.
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Start printing. Highlight Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J again.
Printing Multiple Pictures Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (0 123). Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Select images for printing: Select pictures for printing. Press 4 or 2 to highlight pictures and press 1 or 3 to choose the number of prints (up to 99).
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 c h o o s e f ro m t h e following options: Press 4 or 2 to highlight pictures...
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 Frame interval: 4 s View movies and photos in a slide Slide show Movie playback time: show.
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Option Description Default Brighten shadows in dark or back- lit photos, creating a retouched — D-Lighting copy that is saved separately from the unmodified original. Create small copies of selected Choose size: Resize pictures. 1280×856; 1.1 M Create cropped copies of selected Crop Aspect ratio: 3 : 2 pictures.
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 (0 109) •...
Image Review If On is selected, pictures will be displayed immediately after shooting. To view pictures when Off is selected, press the K but- ton. 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.
D-Lighting Applied to selected images, D-Lighting creates copies that have been processed to brighten shadows. Before After Press 4 or 2 to highlight an image (0 130) and press J to display the options shown at right. Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction per- formed (the effect can be previewed in the display) and press J to create a...
Resize Create small copies of selected photo- graphs. Select Choose size and choose a size from 1280×856; 1.1 M (1280 × 856 pix- els), 960×640; 0.6 M (960 × 640 pixels), and 640×424; 0.3 M (640 × 424 pixels), and then choose Select images.
Crop Create a cropped copy of selected photographs. To select an image for trimming, choose Select images, Select images highlight a picture (0 130), and press J. Choose from aspect ratios of 3 : 2, 4 : 3, 1 : 1, and 16 : 9. Aspect ratio The selected image will be displayed with a default crop of the selected aspect ratio...
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.
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Pause the movie on opening or closing frame. Play the movie back, pressing J to begin and resume playback and 3 to pause (0 60; the first frame is indi- cated by a h icon in the display, the last frame by i). While playback is paused, press 4 or 2 to rewind or advance one frame at a time.
Combine 4-Second Movies Combine up to eight 4-second movies into a single movie (4-sec- ond movies are recorded using the 4-second movie option in advanced movie mode; for more information, see page 57). Select movies. Select 4-second movies as described on page 130.
Combine NMS Movies Combine the movie segments of up to eight NMS-format Motion Snapshots (0 148) into a single movie. Select Motion Snapshots. Select Motion Snapshots as described on page 130. Press 3 to view or hide the order in which the clips will appear in the final movie.
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 a creative mode. Creative Creative Palette Choose from Active Selection, Best moment...
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Option Description Default Choose the number of shots Number of selected by the Smart Photo shots saved Selector (0 69). Choose when the movie Movie before/ portion of Motion Snapshots is 1.0 s : 0.6 s after recorded (0 74). Choose a file format for new File format NMS files...
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Option Description Default Choose a color space for new Color space sRGB pictures. Avoid loss of detail in Active D-Lighting highlights and shadows. Long exposure Reduce noise in long time- exposures. Choose whether to use optical vibration reduction with Optical VR compatible 1 NIKKOR lenses.
Reset Shooting Options Select Yes to reset the options in the shooting menu and other shooting settings to default values (0 139, 205). Exposure Mode The options in the exposure mode menu offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture in Motion Snapshot and advanced movie modes (0 54, 57) and when Active Selec- tion or Slow view is chosen in best moment capture mode (0 63).
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.
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❚❚ 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 × 3.1 horizontally: 4800 × 920 Normal panorama Camera panned 13.0 ×...
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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; 0 193) or ViewNX 2 (supplied).
Active Selection Choose the frames Active Selection (0 63) records to temporary storage, the length of time over which the frames are captured, and the default number of frames saved. ❚❚ On Release, Record Choose the frames copied from the buffer to temporary storage when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
Movie Before/After Choose whether the movie portions of Motion Snapshots end when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way or about 0.6 s after (0 74). If 1.6 s : 0 s is selected, the photograph used for the Motion Snapshot will feature the last frame of the movie. Movie footage starts about a second before the shutter- release button is pressed all the way down and ends about 0.6 s after.
File Format Choose the file format for Motion Snapshots (0 74). Motion Snapshots are recorded as a 4 s MOV file and a JPEG image. Motion Snapshots can only be viewed on the cam- NMS files era or using ViewNX 2 (0 115). Motion Snapshots are recorded as a 10 s MOV file that can be viewed in a variety of computer applications.
Toy Camera Effect Adjust saturation and vignetting for pictures taken with Toy camera effect selected in creative mode. ❚❚ Saturation Choose from High, Normal, and Low. ❚❚ Vignetting Choose the amount of vignetting from High, Normal, and Low. Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure. The camera meters a wide area of the frame and adjusts for L Matrix contrast (tone distribution), color, composition, and subject...
Auto Distortion Control Reduce distortion caused by the optical characteristics of the lens. The options available depend on the type of lens attached. If the following options are displayed, choose a setting accord- ing to whether the camera is being used on land or under water. Note that underwater use requires a WP-N3 waterproof case (available separately).
Color Space The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose sRGB for general-purpose printing and display; Adobe RGB, with its broader gamut of colors, is more suited to shots destined for professional publication and commercial printing. Adobe RGB For accurate color reproduction, Adobe RGB images require applica- tions, displays, and printers that support color management.
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 (0 149).
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.
Electronic VR Select On to enable electronic vibration reduction in Motion Snapshot mode (0 74), when filming movies in auto and cre- ative modes, and when HD movie is selected in advanced movie mode (0 57, but note that electronic VR is not available when 1080/60p or 720/60p is selected for Frame size/frame rate).
Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses. Auto-select AF: The camera automatically selects AF-S if the subject is AF-A stationary, AF-C if it is moving. Single AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when the shutter- AF-S release button is pressed halfway. Continuous AF: For subjects in motion.
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Focus Mode The options available vary as shown below. Menu Focus mode Shooting AF-A (default), AF-S, AF-C, MF 0 HD movie, 1 Fast motion, AF-F (default), AF-S, MF 2 Jump cut, 3 4-second movie Movies y Slow motion AF-S (default), MF Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below.
See Also See page 187 for information on controlling the beep that sounds when the camera focuses. 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 (0 155) and press 2.
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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;...
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;...
Focus Lock When Single AF is selected for Focus mode (0 155), 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 (0 156), you can also focus on another subject at the same distance and then use focus lock to recompose the photograph.
Face-Priority Choose On to enable face priority (0 34). 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 (0 155) or single AF is selected in AF-A, and •...
Flash Control Choose a flash control mode for the built-in flash. Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shoot- 1 TTL ing conditions (i-TTL flash control). Choose a flash level between Full and 1/32 ( of full power). At full power, the built-in flash has a guide number of about 5/16 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F;...
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;...
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 movie type for Advanced HD movie movie...
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Option Description Default Choose whether to use optical Optical VR vibration reduction with compatible 1 NIKKOR lenses. Choose whether to use electronic vibration control Electronic VR when recording movies. Choose how the camera Focus mode See page 156 focuses. Choose how the focus area is AF-area mode Auto-area selected.
Reset Movie Options Select Yes to reset the options in the movie menu to default val- ues (0 164). Slow Motion Choose a frame rate for slow-motion movies (0 57). The faster the frame rate, the smaller the frame size. Maximum length Maximum length Option...
Frame Size/Frame Rate Choose a frame size and frame rate for movies recorded in auto and creative modes and when HD movie is selected in advanced movie mode (0 57). Bit rate Option Frame size (pixels) Recording rate Maximum length (approx.) t 1080/60p 59.94 fps...
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.
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...
Reset Processing Options Select Yes to reset the options in the image processing menu to default values (0 169). 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.
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...
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.
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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 .
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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 (0 187; the default is 1 minute). Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time;...
ISO Sensitivity The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures. The camera adjusts ISO sensitivity in response to lighting conditions.
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.
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(0 180). If desired, custom Pic- ture Controls can be saved to a memory card and copied to other Nikon 1 J4 cameras or loaded into compatible software (0 181). Modified Picture Controls Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings are indicated by an asterisk (“*”) in the Picture Control menu...
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❚❚ Picture Control Settings Mute or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this Quick adjust resets all manual adjustments). Not avail- able with Neutral, Monochrome, or custom Picture Controls. Manually adjust the sharpness of outlines, or select A to adjust sharpness automati- Sharpening Manual cally.
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Previous Settings The line under the value displayed in the Pic- ture Control setting menu indicates the pre- vious value for the setting. Use this as a reference when adjusting settings. Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on mono- chrome photographs.
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-...
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 J4 cameras and compatible software and then deleted when no...
To copy custom Picture Controls to or from the memory card, or to delete custom Picture Controls from the memory card, select Load from/save to card in the Custom Picture Control menu. The following options will be displayed: Copy custom Picture Controls from the memory card to Copy to camera custom Picture Controls C-1 through C-9.
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. —...
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Option Description Default Choose whether exposure Shutter button AE locks when the shutter- release button is pressed lock halfway. Choose whether remote controls HDMI-CEC devices to which the cam- HDMI device control era is connected can be used to operate the cam- era.
Reset Setup Options Select Yes to reset all setup menu options other than Flicker reduction, Time zone and date, and Language to default val- ues. Format Memory Card Select Yes to format the memory card. Note that this permanently deletes all data on the card, including protected images; before proceeding, be sure to copy important pictures and other data to a computer (0 118).
Grid Display Select On to display a framing grid (0 30). Shooting Choose the information displayed during shooting (0 4). Simple Detailed Playback Choose the information displayed during playback (0 103). Basic info Detailed info Image only Silent Photography Select On to mute the sounds made by the camera during shooting.
Sound Settings Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Select AF to sound a beep when the camera focuses, Self-timer to sound a beep during self-timer photography, Touch-screen controls to sound a beep in response to use of the touch-screen controls, or remove the checks to mute these sounds.
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.
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 25). 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.
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; 0 193). The following orien- tations are recorded: Landscape (wide) Camera rotated 90°...
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.
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 ×...
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Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package offering such features as white balance adjustment and color control points. Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the web- sites listed on page xviii for the latest information on sup- ported operating systems. At default settings, Nikon Message...
Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recom- mended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used. microSD cards microSDHC cards microSDXC cards...
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 and power connector covers. Insert the EP-5E 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.
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Connect the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (q) and the EP-5E 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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• 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).
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 s t y h P, S, A M h P, S, A M ✔...
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s t y h P, S, A M h P, S, A M ✔ — — — — Continuous — — — — — ✔ — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ — Self-timer — — Exposure ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔...
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❚❚ w Creative Mode In the table below, creative modes are represented by the following icons: 4 creative palette, 5 HDR, p easy panorama, q soft, r miniature effect, s selective color, 6 cross process, and 7 toy camera effect. 4 5 p q, r, s, 6, 7 P, S, A M ✔...
Defaults Defaults for the options in the playback, shooting, movie, image processing, and setup menus may be found on pages 128, 139, 164, 169, and 183, respectively. Defaults for other settings are listed below. Option Default Focus area (0 159) Center Flexible program (0 41) Focus lock (0 160)
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the number of pictures or amount of movie footage that can be stored on a 16GB SanDisk SDSDQXP- 016G-J35 UHS-I microSDHC card at different image quality, size, or movie settings. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the type of card and scene recorded.
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❚❚ HD, Fast-Motion, Jump-Cut, and 4-Second Movies Frame size/frame rate (0 167) Maximum total length (approx.) 1080/60p 47 minutes 1080/30p 1 hour 20 minutes 720/60p 1 hour 57 minutes 720/30p 2 hours 32 minutes 1 HD movies only. Fast-motion, jump-cut, and 4-second movies are recorded at 1080/30p.
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.
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Only one picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed in continuous release mode: I is selected in continuous mode (0 79) and the built-in flash is raised. The camera does not focus automatically: • The subject is not suited to autofocus (0 156). •...
Shooting (P, S, A, and M Modes) The shutter release is disabled: You selected mode S after choosing a shutter speed of “Bulb” in mode M (0 42). Choose a different shutter speed. Some shutter speeds are not available: You are using the flash. Colors are unnatural: •...
Playback NEF (RAW) images are not displayed: The camera displays only the JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine images (0 145). “Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation: • Select On for Rotate tall (0 131). •...
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 42, 43, speed or smaller aperture (higher 44, 175 (Shutter-speed or f-number).
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• 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. 18, 194...
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If the prob- firmware. Try again lem persists or reoccurs frequently, — after turning the contact a Nikon-authorized service camera off and on. representative. An error has occurred Turn the camera off and then on again.
Effective pixels 18.4 million Image sensor Image sensor 13.2 mm × 8.8 mm CMOS sensor (Nikon CX for- mat) Storage Image size (pixels) Still images taken in auto, best moment capture, and all creative modes other than easy panorama (aspect ratio 3 : 2) •...
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• NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed File format • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 1 : 8) compression • NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Picture Control system Landscape;...
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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;...
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Flash Built-in flash • Auto; Soft, Miniature effect, Selective color, Cross pro- cess, Toy camera effect (Creative mode): Flash pops up automatically and fires as required • P programmed auto, S shutter-priority auto, A aperture- priority auto, M manual (Creative mode): Manual pop- Approx.
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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 •...
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Wireless Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b: DSSS/CCK Communications protocols • IEEE 802.11g: OFDM Operating frequency 2412–2462 MHz (channels 1–11) Approximately 10 m/33 ft (assumes no interfer- Range (line of sight) ence; range may vary with signal strength and presence or absence of obstacles) Data rate 54 Mbps...
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• 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.
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.
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❚❚ 1 NIKKOR Lenses 1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM Lens mounting mark Lens cover CPU contacts Zoom ring 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 Retractable lens barrel button...
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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 PD-ZOOM supports vibration reduction and can be used with vibration reduction On or Off selected for Optical VR in the camera menus (0 153).
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Supplied Accessories • 40.5 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-N40.5 (for use with the 1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6) • Rear Lens Cap LF-N1000 Optional Accessories • 40.5 mm screw-on filters (for use with the 1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6) • 40.5 mm screw-on Hood HN-N102 (for use with the 1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6;...
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❚❚ 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.
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If AF-S or AF-C is selected for Focus mode and the lens sup- ports autofocus with manual override, you can focus using autofocus and then keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway and rotate the lens focus ring to fine-tune focus man- ually.
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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.
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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 without supporting the lens. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera lens mount. •...
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❚❚ 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.
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Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trade- marks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
• Using Wi-Fi • Using vibration reduction mode with VR lenses • Using zoom with power zoom lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL22 batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.
Index N (flash mode) ......85, 87 Symbols L (Preset manual) ......172 C (Auto mode) ......6, 28 L (matrix) ..........149 w (Creative mode) .....6, 38 M (centerweighted) .......149 u (Best moment capture mode) . 6, N (spot) ..........149 e (auto-area) ........159 v (Advanced movie mode) ..6, 54, c (single-point) ......159 9 (subject tracking) ....159...
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Auto power off ......23, 187 Crop .............134 Auto-area (AF-area mode) ..159 Crop (PictBridge) ......124 Autofocus .........155, 159 Cross process ....... 39, 53 Automatic scene selection .....33 Custom Picture Control ..177, 180 Auto-select AF ......... 155 Available settings ......202 Date and time ......25, 189 Date format ........25, 189 Basic info ........103, 186...
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Fine-tuning white balance ..171 Firmware version ......191 Image processing menu ....169 Flash ........84, 162, 163 Image quality ........143 Flash compensation .......163 Image review ........131 Flash control ........162 Image selection .......130 Flash mode ........85, 87 Image size ..........143 Flash range .......... 89 Index print .........126 Flash-ready indicator .......
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NEF (RAW) ........143, 145 Quick adjust ........178 Network connection ......93 Neutral ..........176 Rating ........110, 131 Nikon Transfer 2 ......119 Rear-curtain sync ......87 NMS ........145, 148, 208 Red-eye reduction ..... 85, 87 Normal panorama ....144, 207 Removing the lens from the camera Number of copies ......
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Shutter-release button ..29, 33, 65, USB ..........118, 123 68, 70, 75, 187 USB cable ......... 118, 123 Silent photography ......186 Single AF ..........155 View SSID ..........97 Single frame ........80 ViewNX 2 ..........114 Single-point ........159 Vignetting ..........149 Size ....133, 143, 167, 216, 220 Vivid .............176 Slide show ..........111...
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