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DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

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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.

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:

Digitutor Digitutor, a series of watch and learn manuals in movie form, is avail- able from the following website:

http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html

D This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera.

A This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the camera.

0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.

A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in For Your Safety (0 xxii).

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Getting the Most from Your Camera 0 ii

Table of Contents 0 iv

s Introduction 0 1

z Still Image Mode 0 21

8 Smart Photo Selector Mode 0 31

yMovie Mode 0 37

9Motion Snapshot Mode 0 45

7 Available Settings 0 49

tMore on Photography 0 53

IMore on Playback 0 63

Q Connections 0 75

o The Playback Menu 0 93

i The Shooting Menu 0 103

g The Setup Menu 0 147

n Technical Notes 0 157

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Getting the Most from Your Camera

Take pictures or movies in any of four modes.

Choose q Motion Snapshot mode (0 45) to record both photographs and brief movie vignettes,

w Smart Photo Selector mode (0 31) to capture fleeting changes of expression and other hard-to-time shots,

e still image mode (0 21) for most photographs, or

r movie mode (0 37) to record high- definition or slow-motion movies.

Combine photos, movies, and music. q I ns t a l l the supplied sof tware (0 75), w copy photos and movies to your computer (0 79), and e use Short Movie Creator to create short movies (0 82).

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Accessories Expand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of inter- changeable lenses and other accessories (0 157).

Lenses Remote controls

Software for Nikon digital cameras (available on CD)

View short movies in high definition. q Transfer short movies to the camera (0 83) and use an HDMI cable to w connect the camera to an HDTV (0 84).

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Getting the Most from Your Camera ......................................... ii Accessories .............................................................................................. iii

Table of Contents ......................................................................... iv For Your Safety............................................................................... x Notices..........................................................................................xiii

Introduction...................................................................... 1

Package Contents..........................................................................1 Parts of the Camera.......................................................................2

The Camera Body ................................................................................... 2 The Monitor.............................................................................................. 4 The $ (Display) Button .................................................................. 5 The Mode Dial ......................................................................................... 6 The Multi Selector .................................................................................. 7 The & (Feature) Button........................................................................ 8 The G Button.................................................................................... 9

First Steps......................................................................................11

Still Image Mode ............................................................. 21

Taking Photos in Still Image Mode ..........................................21 Viewing Photographs .................................................................28

Deleting Pictures ..................................................................................29

Smart Photo Selector Mode ............................................ 31

Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode .......................31 Viewing Photographs .................................................................34

Choosing the Best Shot......................................................................34 Deleting Pictures ..................................................................................35

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Movie Mode .................................................................... 37

HD Movies..................................................................................... 37 Slow Motion .................................................................................40 Viewing Movies ...........................................................................42

Deleting Movies ................................................................................... 43

Motion Snapshot Mode................................................... 45

Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode ....................................... 45 Viewing Motion Snapshots .......................................................48

Deleting Motion Snapshots ............................................................. 48

Available Settings........................................................... 49

More on Photography..................................................... 53

Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes...................................53 Exposure Compensation ........................................................... 56 The Built-in Flash......................................................................... 58

Choosing a Flash Mode ..................................................................... 59

More on Playback ........................................................... 63

Photo Information ...................................................................... 63 Thumbnail Playback ................................................................... 66 Calendar Playback ...................................................................... 67 Playback Zoom ............................................................................ 68 Deleting Pictures......................................................................... 69

Deleting the Current Picture ........................................................... 69 The Playback Menu............................................................................. 69

Rating Pictures............................................................................. 70 Slide Shows .................................................................................. 71

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Connections .................................................................... 75

Installing the Supplied Software..............................................75 System Requirements.........................................................................77

Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer ........................79 Transferring Pictures ...........................................................................79 Viewing Pictures ...................................................................................80 Creating Short Movies........................................................................82

Viewing Pictures on TV...............................................................84 High-Definition Devices.....................................................................84

Printing Photographs .................................................................86 Connecting the Printer.......................................................................86 Printing Pictures One at a Time.......................................................87 Printing Multiple Pictures..................................................................88 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set .........................................92

The Playback Menu ......................................................... 93

Selecting Multiple Images.................................................................95 Rotate Tall .....................................................................................96 Protect ...........................................................................................96 Rating.............................................................................................96 D-Lighting.....................................................................................97 Resize .............................................................................................98 Crop................................................................................................99 Edit Movie .................................................................................. 100

The Shooting Menu....................................................... 103

Reset Shooting Options .......................................................... 105 Exposure Mode ......................................................................... 106

P Programmed Auto ........................................................................ 108 S Shutter-Priority Auto .................................................................... 109 A Aperture-Priority Auto................................................................. 110 M Manual.............................................................................................. 111

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Image Quality.............................................................................114 Image Size...................................................................................114 Frame Rate..................................................................................116 Movie Settings ...........................................................................116 Metering .....................................................................................117

Autoexposure Lock ...........................................................................118 White Balance ............................................................................119

Fine-Tuning White Balance............................................................120 Preset Manual .....................................................................................121

ISO Sensitivity ............................................................................124 Picture Control...........................................................................125

Modifying Picture Controls ............................................................125 Custom Picture Control............................................................129

Edit/Save...............................................................................................129 Load from/Save to Card ..................................................................130

Color Space.................................................................................131 Active D-Lighting ......................................................................132 Long Exposure NR.....................................................................133 High ISO Noise Reduction .......................................................133 Fade in/Fade Out.......................................................................133 Movie Sound Options...............................................................134 Interval Timer Shooting ...........................................................135 Vibration Reduction .................................................................136 Focus Mode ................................................................................137

Manual Focus ......................................................................................140 AF-Area Mode ............................................................................142

Focus Lock............................................................................................143 Face-Priority AF .........................................................................145 Built-in AF Assist........................................................................145 Flash Compensation.................................................................146

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The Setup Menu ............................................................ 147

Reset Setup Options ................................................................ 149 Format Memory Card............................................................... 149 Slot Empty Release Lock ......................................................... 149 Welcome Screen ....................................................................... 150 Monitor Brightness .................................................................. 150 Grid Display ............................................................................... 150 Sound Settings.......................................................................... 151 Auto Power Off.......................................................................... 151 Remote on Duration ................................................................ 152 Assign AE/AF-L Button ............................................................ 152 Shutter Button AE Lock ........................................................... 152 Flicker Reduction...................................................................... 153 Reset File Numbering .............................................................. 153 Time Zone and Date................................................................. 154 Language ................................................................................... 154 Auto Image Rotation................................................................ 155 Pixel Mapping ........................................................................... 156 Firmware Version ..................................................................... 156

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Technical Notes............................................................. 157

Optional Accessories ................................................................157 Approved Memory Cards................................................................160 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter......................161

Storage and Cleaning...............................................................163 Storage ..................................................................................................163 Cleaning ................................................................................................163

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions......................164 Defaults .......................................................................................168 Memory Card Capacity.............................................................169 Troubleshooting........................................................................171

Display ...................................................................................................171 Shooting (All Exposure Modes) ....................................................172 Shooting (P, S, A, and M Modes) ..................................................173 Movies....................................................................................................174 Playback ................................................................................................174 Miscellaneous .....................................................................................175

Error Messages...........................................................................176 Specifications.............................................................................180

Nikon 1 J1 Digital Camera ..............................................................180 Battery Life ...........................................................................................194

Index ............................................................................................195

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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.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

WARNINGS

For Your Safety

A This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warn- ings before using this Nikon product.

AKeep the sun out of the frame. Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fire.

ATurn off immediately in the event of mal- function. Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equip- ment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

ADo not use in the presence of flammable gas. Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

ADo not disassemble. Touching the prod- ucts internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the bat- tery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

AKeep out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. In addition, note that small parts constitute a chocking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this equipment, consult a physician immediately.

ADo not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child. Failure to observe this precaution could result in stran- gulation.

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ADo not remain in contact with the camera or charger for extended periods while the devices are on or in use. Parts of the device become hot. Leaving the device in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns.

ADo not aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

AObserve caution when using a flash. Using the camera with the flash in

close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns.

Using a flash close to the subjects eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject.

AAvoid contact with liquid crystal. Should the displays break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the displays touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

AObserve proper precautions when handling b a t te r i e s . Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: Use only batteries approved for use

in this equipment. Do not short or disassemble the

battery. Be sure the product is off before

replacing the battery.If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards.

Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

Do not immerse in or expose to water.

Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery.Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged.To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove t h e b a t t e r y w h e n n o c h a r g e remains.

When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool, dry place.

The battery may be hot immedi- ately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an extended period.Before remov- ing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.

Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

ADo not remain in contact with the battery for ex tended periods during charging. Parts of the device become hot. Leav- ing the device in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns.

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AObserve proper precautions when handling the charger: Keep dry.Failure to observe this

precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

Do not short the charger terminals. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger.

Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth.Continued use could result in fire.

Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in elec- tric shock.

Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands.Failure to observe this precaution could result in elec- tric shock.

Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC- to-AC inverters.Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

AUse appropriate cables. When connect- ing cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations.

ACD-ROMs: CD-ROMs containing soft- ware or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

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No part of the manuals included with this product may be repro- duced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or trans- lated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikons prior written permission.

Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representa- tive in your area (address provided separately).

Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus com- plies with Canadian ICES-003.

ATTENTION Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Notice for Customers in Europe

This symbol indicates that this product is to be col- lected separately.

The following apply only to users in European coun- tries: This product is designated for sepa-

rate collection at an appropriate col- lection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries: All batteries, whether marked with

this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appro- priate collection point. Do not dis- pose of as household waste.

For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

Notices

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Notice for Customers in the U.S. A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro- tection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu- nications. However, there is no guar- antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter- ference to radio or television recep- tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna. Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an out-

let on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corpo- ration may void the users authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or pro- vided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this prod- uct may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200

The Battery Charger

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGERTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.

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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

or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, govern- ment bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or repro- ductions are stamped Sample.

The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.

Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.

The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipu- lated by law is prohibited.

Cautions on certain copies and reproduc- tions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), com- muter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or repro- duce passports issued by the govern- ment, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, movies, and p h o t o g r a p h s i s g o v e r n e d b y national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using com- mercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of per- sonal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private infor- mation (for example, pictures of empty sky). Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.

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AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (I) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (AVC VIDEO) AND/OR (II) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE http://www.mpegla.com

Temperature Warnings The camera may become warm to the touch during use; this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. At high ambient temperatures, after extended periods of continuous use, or after several photographs have been taken in quick succession, a temperature warning may be displayed, follow- ing which the camera will turn off automatically to minimize damage to its internal circuits. Wait for the camera to cool before resuming use.

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including charg- ers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifi- cally for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic cir- cuitry.

The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, ignit- ing, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local autho- rized Nikon dealer.

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DUse Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON

ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR- RANTY.

A 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 a 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). Frequent inspection and servicing are particu- larly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accesso- ries regularly used with the camera, such as lenses, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.

ABefore Taking Important Pictures 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.

A Life-Long Learning As part of Nikons Life-Long Learning commitment to ongoing prod- uct support and education, continually-updated information is avail- able on-line at the following sites: For users in the U. S. A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. For contact infor- mation, visit http://imaging.nikon.com/

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sIntroduction

Confirm that the package contains the following items.

Memory cards are sold separately.

Package Contents

BF-N1000 body cap

Nikon 1 J1 digital camera

EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover)

MH-27 battery charger (AC wall adapter or power cable supplied in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale)

UC-E15 USB cable

Lens (supplied only if lens kit is purchased with camera; comes with front and rear lens caps)

AN-N1000 strap ViewNX 2/Short Movie Creator CD

Warranty Quick Start Guide Users Manual

Reference manual CD (contains this manual)

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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

Parts of the Camera

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1 Movie-record button .........................38 2 Shutter-release button.........25, 32, 39 3 Power switch........................................17 4 Power lamp ..........................................17 5 Mounting mark ...................................16 6 Speaker .................................................42 7 Built-in flash .........................................58 8 Focal plane mark (E) ......................141 9 AF-assist illuminator ...............138, 145

Self-timer lamp ...................................54 Red-eye reduction lamp ...................58

10 Eyelet for camera strap ..................... 11 11 Lens release button............................ 16 12 Infrared receiver......................... 54, 173 13 Dust shield .........................................163 14 Lens mount ................................. 16, 141 15 Microphone ................................ 38, 134 16 Body cap .............................................159

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The Camera Body (Continued)

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1 Flash pop-up control .........................58 2 Memory card access lamp ......... 15, 24 3 & (feature) button ............................... 8 4 W (playback zoom/

thumbnail) control...................28, 141 5 Mode dial................................................ 6 6 Connector cover 7 K (playback) button ............28, 34, 48 8 O (delete) button......................... 35, 69 9 Power connector cover

for optional power connector ......161 10 Battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover latch.................................... 13, 15 11 Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ............ 13, 15

12 Tripod socket 13 G (menu) button .......................... 9 14 Multi selector......................................... 7

J (OK) button ...................................... 7 A (AE-L/AF-L)...............118, 143, 152 E (exposure compensation) ........... 56 M (flash mode)..................................... 59 E (self-timer)....................................... 53

15 $ (display) button......................... 5 16 Monitor ............................................... 4, 5 17 USB connector..................................... 79 18 HDMI mini-pin connector................. 84 19 Memory card slot................................ 13 20 Battery latch......................... 13, 15, 161

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The Monitor

* Available only in detailed display (0 5).

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1 Shooting mode ..................................... 6 2 Exposure mode ................................ 106 3 Flexible program indicator ............ 108 4 Flash mode ...........................................58 5 Flash-ready indicator .........................58 6 Self-timer/

remote control mode .......................53 Continuous mode *.............................26

7 Active D-Lighting * .......................... 132 8 Picture Control * ............................... 125 9 White balance * ................................ 119

10 Movie settings (HD movies) *........ 116 Frame rate (slow motion movies) * ................. 116

11 Image size * ....................................... 114 12 Image quality * ................................. 114 13 Focus mode *..................................... 137 14 AF-area mode *................................. 142 15 Face-priority AF *........................23, 145 16 Flash compensation ........................ 146 17 Exposure compensation ...................56 18 K (appears when memory remains

for over 1,000 exposures) ................20

19 Number of exposures remaining............................................20

Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills ....... 23, 27

White balance recording indicator .........................121

Card warning indicator...........149, 176 20 Time available............................... 38, 41 21 ISO sensitivity * ..................................124 22 ISO sensitivity indicator * ................124

Auto ISO sensitivity indicator * ......124 23 Aperture.....................................110, 111 24 Shutter speed ...........................109, 111 25 Metering .............................................117 26 Battery indicator *...............................20 27 Sound settings * ................................151 28 Autoexposure (AE) lock

indicator ...................................118, 143 29 Focus area....................................23, 142 30 Microphone sensitivity * ..........38, 134 31 Time elapsed................................. 38, 41 32 Recording indicator..................... 38, 41

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The $ (Display) Button

Shooting Playback

Press $ to cycle through shooting (0 4) and playback (0 63) indicators as shown below.

$ button

Simplified display

Detailed display

Simple photo info

Detailed photo info

Image only

A The Framing Grid A framing grid can be displayed by selecting On for Grid display in the setup menu (0 150).

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The Mode Dial

The camera offers a choice of the follow- ing shooting modes:

Mode dial

Motion Snapshot mode (0 45): Each time the shutter is released, the cam- era records a still image and about a second of movie footage. When the resulting Motion Snapshot is viewed on the camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approximately 2.5 s, followed by the still image.

Smart Photo Selector mode (0 31): Each time the shutter is released, the camera auto- matically selects the best shot and four best shot candidates based on composi- tion and motion.

Still image mode (0 21): For photographs. By default, the camera automatically adjusts camera settings to suit the sub- ject (automatic scene selection).

Movie mode (0 37): Record HD or slow-motion movies.

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The Multi Selector The multi selector and J button are used to adjust settings and navigate the camera menus (0 9).

Note: You can also highlight items by rotating the multi selector.

Settings: A Lock exposure (0 118) and/or focus (0 143). Menu navigation: 1 Move cursor up.

Settings: E View self-timer/ remote-control menu (0 53). Menu navigation: 4 Return to previous menu.

Select highlighted item.

Settings: E View exposure com- pensation menu (0 56). Menu navigation: 2 Select highlighted item or display sub-menu.

Settings: M View flash mode menu (0 58). Menu navigation: 3 Move cursor down.

A The Multi Selector In this manual, the 1, 2, 3, and 4 symbols are used to represent up, right, down, and left on the multi selector. Items can be highlighted by rotating the multi selector as shown at right.

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The & (Feature) Button

Continuous (still-image mode;0 26): Choose from Single frame, Continuous, or Electronic (Hi).

Movie mode (movie recording;0 39): Choose from high-defini- tion (HD movie) and slow-motion (Slow motion) recording.

Theme (Motion Snapshot mode;0 47): Choose from Beauty, Waves, Relaxation, and Tenderness.

The & button gives access to the follow- ing features in still-image, movie, Motion Snapshot, and playback modes. Press & and use the multi selector (or W control) and J button to adjust options.

& button

Rating (playback mode;0 70): Rate pic- tures.

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The G Button

Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button.

G button

Tabs Choose from the following menus: K Playback menu (0 93) B Setup menu (0 147) C y 1 z Shooting menu (0 103)

Menu options Options in current menu.

Slider shows position in current menu.

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Using the Menus

1 Press 1 or 3 to select the tab then press 2 to display menu items.

2 Highlight menu item and press 2 to display options.

3 Highlight desired option and press J to select.

Note: The items listed may vary with camera settings. Items dis- played in gray are not currently available (0 49).

To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shut- ter-release button halfway (0 25).

Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (0 7).

Multi selector

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1 Attach the camera strap. Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets.

2 Charge the battery. Insert the battery q and plug the charger in w. An exhausted battery fully charges in about 2 hours. Unplug the charger and remove the battery when charging is complete.

First Steps

A The Plug Adapter Depending on the country or region of purchase, a plug adapter may be sup- plied with the charger. The shape of the adapter varies with the country or region of purchase. If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown at right, making sure the plug is fully inserted. Attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.

Battery charging

Charging complete

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D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xxii and 164 167 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0C/32F or above 40C/104F; failure to observe this precau- tion could damage the battery or impair its performance. Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery tem- peratures from 0C/32F to 10C/50F and from 45C/113F to 60C/140F; the battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0C/32F or above 60C/140F.

Charge the battery at ambient temperatures between 5C/41F and 35C/95F. If the CHARGE lamp flickers 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. Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging again.

Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug when not in use.

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3 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.

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D Inserting and Removing Batteries and Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards. Note that the battery may be hot after use; observe due caution when removing the battery.

A Formatting Memory Cards If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card has been formatted in another device, select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen instruc- tions to format the card (0 149). Note that this permanently deletes any data the card may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding.

A The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the lock position, the memory card can not be formatted and photos can not be deleted or recorded. To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to the write position.

Write-protect switch

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ARemoving Batteries and Memory Cards After turning the camera off, confirm that the 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.

To remove a memory card, first press the card in to eject it (q); the card can then be removed by hand (w).

DMemory Cards The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD), SDHC, and SDXC

memory cards (available separately; 0 160). Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when

removing memory cards from the camera. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera

off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a com- puter. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects. Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks. Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this pre-

caution could damage the card. Do not expose to water, heat, high levels of humidity, or direct

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4 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 1030 mm f/3.55.6. See page 136 for information on vibration reduc- tion (VR).

A Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Lenses with retractable lens barrel but- tons can not be used when retracted. To unlock and extend the lens, keep the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q) while rotating the zoom ring (w). The lens can be retracted and the zoom ring locked by pressing the retractable lens barrel button and rotating the ring in the opposite direction. Be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button while attach- ing or removing the lens.

ADetaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.

Keeping marks aligned, position lens on camera, then rotate until it clicks into place.

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5 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.

A Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. The monitor will turn off.

A Auto Power Off If no operations are performed for about thirty seconds, the dis- plays will turn off and the power lamp start to blink (if desired, the delay before the displays turn off automatically can be changed using the Auto power off option in the setup menu; 0 151). The camera can be reactivated by operating the buttons, mode dial, or other camera controls. If no operations are performed for about three minutes after the displays have turned off, the camera will turn off automatically.

A Attaching and Removing Lenses Turn the camera off before attaching or removing lenses. Note that when the camera is turned off, the sensor protection barrier in the lens will close, protecting the camera image sensor. If the lens has a retractable lens barrel button, retract the lens before removal.

A Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons If you are using a lens with a retractable lens barrel button (0 16), the camera will turn on automatically when the retractable lens bar- rel lock is released (locking the lens barrel does not, however, turn the camera off ).

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6 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 10) to choose a language and set the camera clock. Pho- tos can not be taken until you have set the time and date.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight language and press J.

Press 4 or 2 to highlight time zone and press J.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight date format and press J.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight daylight saving time option and press J.

Note: Language and clock can be changed at any time using Language (0 154) and Time zone and date (0 154) options in setup menu.

Press 4 or 2 to select items and press 1 or 3 to change. Press J

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A 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 (0 161). Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month. If a message warning that the clock has been reset is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Set the clock to the correct time and date.

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7 Check the battery level and memory card capacity. Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining in the moni- tor.

Battery Level

Number of Exposures Remaining The monitor shows the number of pictures that can be stored on the memory card at current settings (values over 1,000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values between 1,200 and 1,299 are shown as 1.2 K). If a warning is displayed stating that there is not enough memory for additional images, insert another memory card (0 13) or delete some photos (0 69).

Display Description

NO ICON

Battery fully charged or partially discharged; level shown by L or K icon in detailed display (0 5).

H

Low battery. Ready fully-charged battery or prepare to charge battery.

Cannot take pictures. Insert fully-charged battery.

Battery exhausted; shutter-release disabled. Insert charged battery.

Battery level

Exposures remaining

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zStill Image Mode Still image mode is the mode generally used for taking photos.

1 Select still image mode.

A Available Settings For information on the options available in still image mode, see page 49.

Taking Photos in Still Image Mode

Rotate the mode dial to C. Mode dial

A Automatic Scene Selection (h Scene auto selector) At default settings, the camera will auto- matically analyze the subject and select the appropriate scene. The selected scene is shown in the monitor.

Scene icon

c Portrait: Human portrait subjects. d Landscape: Landscapes and cityscapes. f Night portrait: Portrait subjects framed against dark backgrounds. e Close up: Subjects close to the camera.

Z Auto: Subjects suited to Z mode or that do not fall into the categories listed above.

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2 Ready the camera. Remove the lens cap and 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 pictures in tall (portrait) orientation.

Shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of the built-in flash (0 58) or a tripod is recommended.

AUsing 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 photograph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out; if you are using a lens with a retractable lens barrel button, unlock and extend the lens by pressing the button and rotating the zoom ring as described on page 16).

Zoom in Zoom out

Zoom ring If you are using an optional lens with a power drive zoom switch, select T to zoom in and W to zoom out. The speed with which the camera zooms in and out varies with how far you slide the switch. The zoom position is shown by the zoom guide in the display. Zoom guide

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3 Frame the photograph.

4 Focus. Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus. If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (0 2) may light to assist the focus operation.

If the camera is able to focus, the selected focus area will be highlighted in green and a beep will sound (a beep may not sound if the subject is moving).

If the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will be displayed in red. See page 139.

While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the display will show the number of expo- sures that can be stored in the memory buffer (r; 0 27).

Position your subject in the center of the frame.

A Face-Priority AF The camera detects and focuses on por- trait subjects (face-priority AF). A double yellow border will be displayed if a por- trait subject is detected facing the camera (if multiple faces, up to a maximum of five, are detected, the camera will select the closest subject). Press the shutter- release button halfway to focus on the subject in the double yellow border. The border will clear from the display if the camera can no longer detect the subject (because, for example, the subject has looked away).

Focus area

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5 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. The access lamp will light and the photograph will be dis- played in the monitor for a few sec- onds (the photo will automatically clear from the display and the camera will be ready to shoot when the shut- ter-release button is pressed halfway). Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.

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A 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

AMovie Recording In still image mode, movies can not be recorded and pressing the movie-record button has no effect.

A See Also See page 151 for information on silencing the beep that sounds when the camera focuses or the shutter is released.

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Choosing a Release Mode Press & button and use the multi selector and J button to choose from the follow- ing release modes: Single frame (the camera takes one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed), Continuous (the camera records photos at up to 5 frames per second while the shutter release button is held down), and Electronic (Hi) (the camera records pho- tos at high rates while the shutter-release button is held down).

A Electronic (Hi) Choose from frame rates of 10 fps, 30 fps, and 60 fps (0 103). The flash does not fire while Electronic (Hi) is in effect. At the default setting of 10 fps, the camera takes pictures at about 10 frames per second (fps) while the shutter-release button is pressed and camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame; face detection (0 23) is not available. The camera can record up to about 13 frames in a single burst. At frame rates of 30 and 60 fps, face detection is available but focus and expo- sure are fixed at the values for the first photograph in each series; the number of frames that can be recorded in a single burst is about 12.

A Continuous If the flash is used, the camera will take only one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed. Lower the flash before taking pic- tures.

A Shooting in Electronic (Hi) and Continuous Release Modes While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp will light. Depending on shooting conditions and memory card write speed, recording may take up to about one minute. If the battery is exhausted before all photographs are recorded, the shutter release will be disabled and the remaining images transferred to the memory card.

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ABuffer Size The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession; note, however, that the frame rate will drop or shooting will pause when the buffer is full. The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is displayed while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (this number is an approximation only and varies with shooting conditions). The illustration shows the display when space remains in the buffer for about 14 pictures.

A See Also For information on the number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst, see page 169.

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To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter- release button halfway.

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 zoom in on the center of the current image, press the W control up (0 68). Press W down to zoom out. To view multi- ple images, press W down when the pic- ture is displayed full frame (0 66).

W control

A See Also For information on toggling photo info on or off, see page 63. See page 71 for information on slide shows.

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Deleting Pictures To delete the current picture, press O. Note that once deleted, pic- tures can not be recovered.

1 Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page.

2 Delete the photograph. Press O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the picture and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the picture.

O button

ADeleting Multiple Pictures (0 69) The Delete option in the playback menu can be used to delete selected pictures, all pictures, pictures taken on selected dates, or pictures previ- ously selected as candidates for deletion.

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8Smart Photo Selector Mode Choose Smart Photo Selector mode for photos that capture a fleeting expression 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.

1 Select Smart Photo Selector mode.

A Available Settings For information on the options available in Smart Photo Selector mode, see page 49.

Taking Photos in Smart Photo Selector Mode

Rotate the mode dial to y. Mode dial

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2 Frame the photograph.

3 Begin buffering photographs.

Holding the camera as shown on page 22, compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame.

Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus (0 23). An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording images to the memory buffer. The camera continuously adjusts focus to account for changes in the distance to the subject in the AF area brackets while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway.

AF area brackets

ABuffering 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 button pressed

halfway to focus

Shutter-release button pressed all the way

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4 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The camera will compare shots recorded to the buffer both before and after the shutter-release button was pressed, and select five to copy to the memory card. Note that some time may be required. The best picture is displayed in the monitor when recording is com- plete.

A Smart Photo Selector Mode The camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 21). Movies can not be recorded, and pressing the movie-record button has no effect. The flash can not be used.

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Choosing the Best Shot

Viewing Photographs Press K and use the multi selector to display photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector (0 28; pictures taken with the Smart Photo Selector are indicated by a y icon). Of the five pho- tographs recorded by the Smart Photo Selector, only the best shot will be dis- played (when you press the multi selec- tor right to view the next picture, the camera will skip over the best shot can- didates, with the result that the next pic- ture displayed wil l not have a fi le number that immediately follows that of the current picture). To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

K button

When a photograph taken with the Smart Photo Selector is displayed, you can choose the best shot by pressing J. Press 4 or 2 to view the other pictures in the sequence and press J to select the current picture as the best shot. To return to normal playback, press D.

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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 four best shot candidates, or press K to exit with- out deleting the pictures. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered.

ADeleting Individual Photographs Pressing the O button in the best shot selec- tion dialog displays the following options; highlight an option using the multi selector and press J to select. This image: Delete the current photo (note

that the picture currently selected as the best shot can not be deleted).

All except best shot: Delete all photos in the sequence except the one currently selected as the best shot.

A confirmation dialog will be displayed; to delete the selected image or images, highlight Yes and press J.

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yMovie Mode Choose movie mode to shoot high-definition (HD) or slow- motion (0 40) movies using the movie-record button.

Record movies with sound at an aspect ratio of 16 : 9.

1 Select movie mode.

2 Frame the opening shot.

D The 0 Icon A 0 icon indicates that movies can not be recorded.

A Available Settings For information on the options available in movie mode, see page 49.

HD Movies

Rotate the mode dial to 1. An HD movie crop with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 will appear in the display.

Mode dial

Holding the camera as shown on page 22, frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the dis- play.

A Exposure Mode By default, the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropri- ate to the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 21).

A See Also See page 133 for information on adding fade in/fade out effects. Frame size and frame rate options are described on page 116.

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3 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.

4 End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached (0 116), the memory card is full, another mode is selected, the lens is removed, or the camera becomes hot (0 xvi).

A Audio Recording Be careful not to cover the microphone and note that the built-in microphone may record sounds made by the camera or lens. By default, the camera focuses continuously; to avoid recording focus noise, select a focus mode of AF-S (0 137). The Movie sound options item in the shooting menu offers sensitivity and wind noise options for the built-in microphone (0 134).

AMaximum Length HD movies can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 minutes in length (for more information, see page 116); note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 160).

A Exposure Lock In exposure modes other than h Scene auto selector, exposure will lock while the A (multi selector up) button is pressed (0 118).

Movie-record button

Recording indicator/ Time elapsed

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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 16 : 9.

Choosing the Movie Type To choose between high definition and slow motion recording, press & and use the multi selector and J button to choose from the following options: HD movie: Record movies in HD. Slow motion: Record slow-motion movies

(0 40).

A Taking Photographs During Movie Recording Up to 15 photographs can be taken with each movie shot. Please note that photographs can not be taken with slow-motion movies.

DRecording Movies Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the displays 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 in HD movies by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply; 0 153). Bright light sources may leave after-images when the camera is panned. Jagged edges, color fring- ing, moir, and bright spots may also appear. When recording movies, avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the cameras inter- nal circuitry.

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1 Select movie mode.

2 Select slow-motion mode.

3 Frame the opening shot.

Slow Motion

Rotate the mode dial to 1. Mode dial

Press the & button and use the multi selector and J button to select Slow motion. A slow-motion movie crop with an aspect ratio of 8 : 3 will appear in the display.

& button

Holding the camera as shown on page 22, frame the opening shot with your subject in the center of the dis- play.

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4 Start recording.

5 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 is removed, or the camera becomes hot (0 xvi).

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- play; face detection (0 23) is not available.

Movie-record button

Recording indicator/ Time elapsed

Time available

AMaximum Length Up to 5 seconds or 4 GB of footage can be recorded; note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 160).

A Exposure Mode The default exposure mode for slow-motion movie recording is P Programmed auto (0 108). h Scene auto selector is not available in slow-motion movie mode.

A See Also Frame rate options are described on page 116.

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Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 28). Press J to start playback.

The following operations can be performed:

Viewing Movies

1 icon/Length Movie playback indicator/

Current position/total length

Guide Volume

To Use Description

Pause Pause playback.

Play J Resume playback when the movie is paused or during rewind/advance.

Advance/ rewind

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Press 4 to rewind, 2 to advance. Speed increases with each press, from 2 to 5 to 10 to 15 . If playback is paused, the movie rewinds or advances one frame at a time; keep the button pressed for continuous rewind or advance. You can also rotate the multi selector to rewind or advance when playback is paused.

Adjust volume

W Press up to increase volume, down to decrease.

Return to full-frame playback

/K Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.

Exit to shooting

mode

Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode.

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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.

A See Also See page 100 for information on trimming unwanted footage from movies.

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Motion Snapshot Mode Choose Motion Snapshot mode to record brief movie vignettes with your photographs. Each time the shutter is released, the camera records a still image and about a second of movie foot- age. When the resulting Motion Snapshot is viewed on the camera, the movie will play back in slow motion over approxi- mately 2.5 s, followed by the still image.

1 Select Motion Snapshot mode.

A Available Settings For information on the options available in Motion Snapshot mode, see page 49.

Shooting in Motion Snapshot Mode

Rotate the mode dial to z. Mode dial

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2 Frame the picture.

3 Begin buffering.

4 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The camera will record a photograph, together with about a second of movie footage beginning before and ending after the time the shutter- release button was pressed. Note that some time may be required. When recording is complete, the photo- graph will be displayed for a few sec- onds.

Holding the camera as shown on page 22, compose the photograph with your subject in the center of the frame.

Press the shutter-release button half- way to focus (0 23). An icon will be displayed as the camera begins recording footage to the memory buffer.

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Choosing a Theme

ABuffering 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.

To choose the background music for the movie, press & and use the multi selector and J button to choose from Beauty, Waves, Relaxation, and Tenderness.

& button

AMotion Snapshot Mode By default, the camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropri- ate to the subject (automatic scene selection; 0 21). Live audio is not recorded. Movies can not be recorded using the movie-record button and the flash can not be used.

Shutter-release button pressed

halfway to focus

Shutter-release button pressed all the way

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Deleting Motion Snapshots To delete the current Motion Snapshot, press O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the photo and movie and return to play- back, or press K to exit without deleting the file. Note that once deleted, Motion Snapshots can not be recovered.

Viewing Motion Snapshots Press K and use the multi selector to display a Motion Snapshot (0 28; Motion Snapshots are indicated by a z icon). Pressing J when a Motion Snap- shot is displayed plays back the movie portion in slow motion over a period of about 2.5 s, followed by the photo; the background track plays for about 10 s. To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

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Still Image Mode/Smart Photo Selector Mode

Still image mode Smart Photo Selector

mode Exposure mode 1 h P S A M h P S A M

Shooting m enu

Image quality z z z z z z

Image size z z z z z z

Continuous z z z z z Frame rate Movie settings Metering z 2 z 2 z 2 z 2 White balance z z z z ISO sensitivity z 2 z 2 z 2 z 2 Picture Control z z z z Color space z z z z z z

Active D-Lighting z z z z Long exposure NR z 2 z 2 z 2 z 2 z 2 High ISO noise reduction z z z z z z

Fade in/fade out Movie sound options Interval timer shooting z 2 z 2 z 2 z 2 Vibration reduction 3 z z z z z z

Focus mode z 2 z 2 z 2 z 2 AF-area mode z 4 z 4 z 4 z 4 Face-priority AF z 4 z 4 z 4 z 4 Built-in AF assist z z z z z z

Flash compensation 5 z 2 z 2 z 2 z 2

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1 P Programmed auto is selected automatically when Electronic (Hi) is selected for Continuous.

2 Not available when Electronic (Hi) is selected for Continuous. 3 VR lenses only. 4 Not available if a frame rate of 10 fps is chosen when Electronic (Hi) is

selected for Continuous. 5 Available only when built-in flash unit is raised.

O ther settings

Focus area selection z z z z Flexible program z Autoexposure Lock z z z Focus lock z z z z Self-timer z 2 z 2 z 2 z 2 z 2 Exposure compensation z 2 z 2 z 2 Flash mode z 2 z 2 z 2 z 2 z 2 Movie mode Theme

Still image mode Smart Photo Selector

mode Exposure mode 1 h P S A M h P S A M

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Movie Mode/Motion Snapshot Mode

Movie mode Motion Snapshot mode Exposure mode h P S A M h P S A M

Shooting m enu

Image quality Image size Continuous Frame rate z 2 z 2 z 2 z 2 Movie settings z 1 z 1 z 1 z 1 z 1 Metering z 1 z 1 z 1 z 1 z z z z

White balance z z z z z z z z

ISO sensitivity z z z z z z z z

Picture Control z z z z z z z z

Color space Active D-Lighting Long exposure NR High ISO noise reduction z 1 z z z z z z z z z

Fade in/fade out z 1 z 1 z 1 z 1 z 1 Movie sound options z 1 z 1 z 1 z 1 z 1 Interval timer shooting Vibration reduction 3 z 1 z z z z z z z z z

Focus mode z z z z AF-area mode z 1 z 1 z 1 z 1 z z z z

Face-priority AF z 1 z 1 z 1 z 1 z z z z

Built-in AF assist z z z z z

Flash compensation

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1 HD movie selected in movie mode. 2 Slow motion selected in movie mode. 3 VR lenses only.

O ther settings

Focus area selection z 1 z 1 z 1 z 1 z z z z

Flexible program Autoexposure Lock z z z z z z Focus lock z z z z z z z z

Self-timer z 1 z z z z Exposure compensation z z z z z z Flash mode Movie mode z 1 z z z z Theme z z z z z

Movie mode Motion Snapshot mode Exposure mode h P S A M h P S A M

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The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 158) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. The following options are available:

1 Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a sta- ble, level surface.

2 Display self-timer options.

Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes

Off Self-timer and remote control off. The shutter is released when the camera shutter-release button is pressed.

c 10 s The shutter is released 2, 5, or 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Choose 2 s to reduce camera shake, 5 s or 10 s for self-portraits.

b 5 s

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" Delayed remote

The shutter is released 2 s after the shutter-release button on the optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed.

# Quick-response remote

The shutter is released when the shutter-release but- ton on the optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed.

ABefore Using the Remote Control Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plas- tic battery-insulator sheet.

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4 Frame the photograph and shoot. Self-timer mode: Press the shutter- release button halfway to focus, and then press the button the rest of the way down. The self-timer lamp will start to blink and a beep will begin to sound. Two seconds before the photo is taken, the lamp will stop blinking and the beeping will become more rapid.

Remote control mode: Aim the ML-L3 at the infrared receiver on the camera (0 2) and press the ML-L3 shutter- release button (stand at a distance of 5 m/16 ft or less). In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released. In quick- response remote mode, the self-timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released.

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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 self-timer and remote control modes. Remote control modes are cancelled automatically if no operations are performed for about five minutes after the mode is selected in Step 3.

AMovie Mode In self-timer mode, start and stop the timer by pressing the movie- record button instead of the shutter-release button. In remote control mode, the ML-L3 shutter-release button functions as the movie-record button.

AUsing the Built-in Flash Slide the flash pop-up control to raise the flash before shooting. Shoot- ing will be interrupted if the flash is raised while the self-timer or delayed-remote timer is counting down.

In remote control mode, the flash starts charging while the camera is waiting for the signal from the remote. The camera will only respond to the shutter-release button on the remote control when the flash is charged. If red-eye reduction (0 58) is used in quick-response remote mode, the shutter will be released about one second after the red-eye reduction lamp lights. In delayed remote mode, there will be about a two second delay after the shutter-release button on the remote con- trol is pressed; the red-eye reduction lamp will then light for about one second before the shutter is released.

A Tripod Mounting Spacer Use an optional TA-N100 tripod mounting spacer to prevent larger lenses coming into contact with the tripod head when the camera is mounted on a tripod (0 159).

A See Also For information on choosing how long the camera will wait for a signal from the remote, see page 152. See page 151 for information on con- trolling the beeps that sound when the self-timer or remote control is used.

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Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. Choose from values between 3 EV (underexposure) and +3 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, positive values make the image brighter while negative values make it darker. Exposure compensation is not available in h Scene auto selec- tor and M Manual exposure modes.

1 Display exposure compensation options.

2 Select a value.

Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compen- sation to 0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the cam- era is turned off.

Exposure Compensation

1 EV No exposure compensation

+1 EV

Press 2 (E) to display exposure com- pensation options.

Use the multi selector to highlight the desired value and press J.

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A Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is most effective when used with center- weighted or spot metering (0 117).

A The Built-in Flash When used with the built-in flash, exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level.

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To use the flash, raise it by sliding the flash pop-up control and then choose a flash mode as described on the following page. Charging begins when the flash is raised; once charging is complete, a flash- ready indicator (I) will be displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

The Built-in Flash

N Fill flash

The flash fires with every photograph taken. Use when the subject is poorly lit or with back-lit subjects to fill in (illuminate) shadows.

NY Red-eye reduction

The red-eye reduction lamp lights before the flash fires, reducing red-eye caused by light reflecting from your subject's reti- nas.

NYp Red-eye reduction + slow sync

Combines red-eye reduction with slow shutter speeds to capture background details at night or under low light. Use for portraits taken against a backdrop of night scenery.

Np Fill flash + slow sync Combines fill flash with slow shutter speeds to capture details of poorly-lit backgrounds.

Nr Rear curtain + slow sync

Combines rear-curtain sync (see below) with slow shutter speeds to capture poorly-lit background details.

Nq Rear-curtain sync

While in other modes the flash fires as the shutter opens, in rear-curtain sync the flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating streams of light that appear to fol- low moving light sources.

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Choosing a Flash Mode

1 Display the flash mode options. Press the multi selector down to dis- play a list of flash modes. The modes available depend on the exposure mode (0 103).

2 Select a flash mode.

h P, A N Fill flash N Fill flash

NY Red-eye reduction NY Red-eye reduction

NYp Red-eye reduction + slow syncS, M

N Fill flash Np Slow sync NY Red-eye reduction Nr Rear curtain + slow sync Nq Rear-curtain sync

Use the multi selector to highlight a flash mode (0 58) and press J to select.

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A 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.

AUsing the Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used in still image mode only. 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.

To avoid vignetting, remove lens hoods and shoot at ranges of at least 0.6 m (2 ft). Some lenses may cause vignetting at greater distances or obstruct the red-eye reduction lamp, interfering with red-eye reduc- tion; for more information, visit a Nikon website. The following illustra- tions show the effect of vignetting caused by shadows cast by the lens when the built-in flash is used.

A See Also For information on adjusting the flash level, see Flash Compensation (0 146).

Shadow Shadow

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A Shutter Speed Shutter speed is restricted to the following ranges when a flash is used:

Exposure mode Shutter speed h Scene auto selector (f) 1/601 s

S Shutter-priority auto 1/6030 s

M Manual 1/6030 s, Bulb Other 1/60 s

A Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. With the standard zoom lens at maximum aperture and ISO sensitivity set to ISO 100 to 3200, the range is approximately 0.6 m5.0 m (2 ft16 ft) when the lens is zoomed all the way out, 0.6 m3.0 m (2 ft9.8 ft) at maximum zoom.

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IMore on Playback

Simple Photo Information

Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback (0 28). Press the $ button to cycle through simple photo information (0 63), detailed photo information (0 64), and no photo information.

$ button

Still images Movies

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1 Shooting mode ..................................... 6 2 Protect status .......................................96 3 Frame number/total number of

images 4 Image quality.................................... 114

Frame rate.......................................... 116 5 Image size.......................................... 114

Frame size .......................................... 116 6 File name ........................................... 115

7 Time of recording ......................18, 154 8 Date of recording.......................18, 154 9 Battery indicator .................................20

10 Rating ....................................................70 11 Movie length........................................42 12 Audio recording indicator ..............134 13 On-screen guide (for movies) ..........42

A Thumbnail Playback Press $ to view or hide ratings (0 70) when thumbnails are dis- played (0 66). In four- and nine-frame playback, protect status (0 96) and frame numbers are also displayed.

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Detailed Photo Information

Still images

Movies

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1 Shooting mode ..................................... 6 2 Frame number/total number of

images 3 Protect status.......................................96 4 Camera name 5 Retouch indicator ..................97, 98, 99

Movie edit indicator.........................100 6 Histogram showing distribution of

tones in image ...................................65 7 ISO sensitivity ....................................124 8 Focal length .......................................186 9 Flash mode...........................................58

10 Flash compensation.........................146 11 Exposure compensation ...................56 12 Metering .............................................117 13 Exposure mode .................................106 14 Shutter speed ...........................109, 111

15 Aperture.....................................110, 111 16 Picture Control ..................................125 17 Active D-Lighting indicator............132 18 Image quality ....................................114

Frame rate ..........................................116 19 Image size...........................................114

Frame size...........................................116 20 File name ............................................115 21 Time of recording ...................... 18, 154 22 Date of recording....................... 18, 154 23 Battery indicator ................................. 20 24 White balance....................................119

White balance fine-tuning............120 25 Color space.........................................131 26 Rating .................................................... 70 27 Audio recording indicator ..............134

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AHistograms (0 64) 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.

If the image is dark, tone distribu- tion will be shifted to the left.

If the image is bright, tone distribu- tion will be shifted to the right.

Exposure compensation shifts the distribution of tones to the right when raised, to the left when lowered. Histograms can give you a rough idea of overall exposure when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see the display in the monitor.

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The following operations can be performed:

Thumbnail Playback To view pictures in contact sheets of 4, 9, or 72 images, press W down when a pic- ture is displayed full frame.

W control

Full-frame playback

Calendar playbackThumbnail playback

To Use Description

Display more images

W

Press down to increase the number of images displayed, up to decrease. Press down when 72 images are displayed to view images taken on selected dates (0 67). Press up when 4 images are displayed to view the highlighted image full frame.

Display fewer images

Highlight images

/ Use the multi selector to highlight images. You can delete (0 69) or rate (0 70) the highlighted image or zoom in for a closer look (0 68).

View highlighted image J

Press J to view the highlighted image full frame.

Delete highlighted image O See page 69.

Rate highlighted image & See page 70.

Exit to shooting mode

Press the shutter-release button halfway.

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The following operations can be performed:

Calendar Playback To view pictures taken on a selected date, press W down when 72 pictures are dis- played (0 66).

W control

Full-frame playback

Calendar playback Thumbnail playback

To Use Description

Highlight date

/

Use multi selector to highlight date.

View pictures taken on highlighted date J

Press J to view the first picture taken on the highlighted date.

Delete pictures taken on highlighted date O

Press O to delete all pictures taken on the highlighted date.

Exit to thumbnail display W

Press W up to return to 72-frame dis- play.

Exit to shooting mode

Press the shutter-release button half- way.

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The following operations can be performed:

Playback Zoom To zoom in on a photograph, display it full frame and press W up. Playback zoom is not available with movies or Motion Snapshots.

W control

To Use Description

Zoom in or out W

Press up to zoom in, down to zoom out. Whenever you zoom in or out, a navigation win- dow will appear with the area currently visible in the display indicated by a yellow border. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to scroll the image (keep pressed to scroll rapidly to other areas of the frame).

View other areas of image

View faces

Faces (up to five) detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in the navigation window. Rotate the multi selector to view other faces.

Exit zoom J Return to full-frame playback.

Exit to shooting

mode Press the shutter-release button halfway.

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Pictures can be deleted from the memory card as described below. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered; protected images, however, will not be deleted.

Deleting the Current Picture

The Playback Menu To delete multiple images, press the G button, select Delete in the playback menu, and choose from the options below. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select Yes to delete the images (note that some time may be required if a large number of images is selected).

Deleting Pictures

To delete the picture currently displayed in full-frame playback or selected in the thumbnail list, press O. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the picture and return to playback, or press K to exit without deleting the picture. O button

Delete selected images Highlight images and press 1 or 3 to select or deselect (0 95). Press J to exit when the selec- tion is complete.

Select images by date

Highlight dates and press 2 to select or deselect. To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date, press W down; hold W up to view the high- lighted picture full frame or press W down again to return to the date list. Press J to delete all pic- tures taken on the selected dates.

Delete all images Delete all pictures on the memory card. Discard Delete all pictures rated ) (discard; 0 70).

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Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion (0 69). The Slide show option in the playback menu can be used to display only pictures with a selected rating or ratings (0 71). Ratings can also be viewed in ViewNX 2. Rating is not available with protected images.

1 Select a picture. Display a picture in full-frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list.

2 Press &.

Rating Pictures

Press & 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. The rating is stored when you press J or display another picture.

& button

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1 Select the type of image used in the show. Highlight the desired option and press J.

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

All images Display all the images on the memory card.

Still images Display still images only. Movies Display movies only.

Motion Snapshot Display only the movie portion of Motion Snapshots. The associated photographs are not displayed.

Select images by date

Display only images recorded on a selected date. A calendar will be displayed; use the multi selector to highlight a date.

Selected scene

Display only photos belonging to a specific scene, as determined by the automatic scene selector (0 21) when the pictures were taken. Choose from Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Night portrait, and Close up.

By rating

Display only images with a selected rating or ratings (0 70). A rating selection dialog will be displayed; use the multi selector to highlight ratings and press 2 to select or deselect.

Face priority Display only images in which the camera has detected a face (0 23).

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2 Adjust display times and choose a background track. Adjust the following options:

Frame interval Choose how long each still image is displayed.

Movie playback time

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 time selected for Frame interval, No limit to play back the entire movie before displaying the next slide.

Audio

Mute audio playback or choose a slide show back- ground track. Select Movie sound tracks to play only audio recorded with movies; in this case, no sound is played for still images or Motion Snapshots.

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3 Select Start.

The following operations can be performed while a slide show is in progress:

The options shown at right are dis- played when the show ends. Select Resume to restart or Exit to exit to the playback menu.

Highlight Start and press J to start the slide show.

To Use Description

Skip back/skip ahead

Press 4 to return to the previous frame, 2 to skip to the next frame.

Pause/resume J Pause the show. Press again to resume.

Adjust volume W Press up to increase volume, down to decrease.

Exit to playback mode

K End the show and return to playback mode.

Exit to shooting mode

Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode.

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QConnections

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 77.

1 Start the computer and insert the installer ViewNX 2/ Short Movie Creator CD.

2 Select a language. If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a dif- ferent region and then choose the desired lan- guage (region selection is not available in the Euro- pean release).

Installing the Supplied Software

Windows Mac OS

Double-click icon on desktop

Double-click Welcome icon

q Select region (if required)

w Select language e Click Next

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3 Start the installer. Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions.

4 Exit the installer. Click Yes (Windows) or OK (Mac OS) when installation is com- plete.

The following software is installed: ViewNX 2 Short Movie Creator Apple QuickTime (Windows only)

5 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.

Windows Mac OS

Click Yes Click OK

Click Install

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System Requirements The system requirements for the Short Movie Creator are:

If your system does not meet the above requirements, only ViewNX 2 will be installed (0 79).

Windows CPU 2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better

OS

Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Pre- mium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1), Win- dows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/ Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edi- tion/Professional (Service Pack 3). All installed programs run as 32-bit applications in 64-bit editions of Windows 7 and Win- dows Vista.

RAM 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 space A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB or more recommended)

Monitor Resolution: 1,024 768 pixels (XGA) or more Color: 32-bit color (True Color) or more

Other DirectX 9 or later and OpenGL 1.4 or later

Mac OS CPU 2 GHz intel Core 2 Duo or better OS Mac OS X version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, or 10.7.2

RAM 1 GB or more

Hard-disk space A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB or more recommended)

Monitor Resolution: 1,024 768 pixels (XGA) or more Color: 24-bit color (millions of colors) or more

A Supported Operating Systems See the websites listed on page xvii for the latest information on sup- ported operating systems.

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The system requirements for the ViewNX 2 are:

Windows

CPU

Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core series, 1.6 GHz or better

H.264 movies (playback): 3.0 GHz or better Pentium D H.264 movies (editing): 2.6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo

OS

Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 1), Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/ Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3). All installed programs run as 32-bit applications in 64-bit editions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

RAM Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1 GB or more (2 GB or more recom-

mended) Windows XP: 512 MB or more (2 GB or more recommended)

Hard-disk space A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB or more recommended)

Monitor Resolution: 1024 768 pixels (XGA) or more (1280 1024

pixels (SXGA) or more recommended) Color: 24-bit color (True Color) or more

Mac OS

CPU

Photos/JPEG movies: PowerPC G4 (1 GHz or better), G5, Intel Core, or Xeon series

H.264 movies (playback): PowerPC G5 Dual or Core Duo, 2 GHz or better

H.264 movies (editing): 2.6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo OS Mac OS X version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, or 10.7.2

RAM 512 MB or more (2 GB or more recommended)

Hard-disk space A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB or more recommended)

Monitor Resolution: 1024 768 pixels (XGA) or more (1280 1024

pixels (SXGA) or more recommended) Color: 24-bit color (millions of colors) or more

AMotion Snapshots ViewNX 2 is required to view Motion Snapshots on a computer.

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Transferring Pictures

1 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.

SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card can be inserted directly in the slot.

SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-party suppliers) to the computer and insert the memory card.

2 Start Nikon Transfer 2. If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a pro- gram, select Nikon Transfer 2.

Viewing and Editing Pictures on a Computer

AWindows 7 If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below. 1 Under Import pictures and

videos, click Change pro- gram. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK.

2 Double-click Import file.

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3 Click Start Transfer. At default settings, all the pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer.

4 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 the card reader or card slot.

Viewing Pictures Pi c t u r e s a re d i s p l aye d i n ViewNX 2 when transfer is com- plete.

A Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Windows: Double-click the

ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desk- top.

Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.

Click Start Transfer

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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 music, Motion Snapshots, movie footage, and photos taken in still image or Smart Photo Selector mode (0 82).

Printing Pictures Click the Print button in the toolbar. A dialog will be dis- played, allowing you to print pictures on a printer connected to the computer.

A For More Information Consult online help for more infor- mation on using ViewNX 2.

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Creating Short Movies Use the supplied Short Movie Creator software to create movies combining photographs taken in still image or Smart Photo Selector mode with Motion Snapshots, movies, and music.

1 Transfer pictures. Transfer pictures as described on page 79.

2 Select components. Select pictures in ViewNX 2.

3 Start Short Movie Creator.

The images selected in Step 2 will be displayed in the Short Movie Creator Com- ponents panel; if desired, additional pictures can be dragged into the Compo- nents panel from ViewNX 2 and re-ordered using drag and drop. In the case of p h o to s t a k e n w i t h t h e Smart Photo Selector, only the best shot will be displayed. The photo and movie components of Motion Snapshots appear as separate files.

4 Select a style and background track. Select a style in the Styles panel and a background track in the Music panel. To preview the movie, click .

Click the Short Movie Cre- ator button in ViewNX 2.

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5 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- era. To use this option, you will first need to insert a memory card that has been format- ted in the camera (0 149) into a card reader or card slot.

A Starting Short Movie Creator If ViewNX 2 is not running, you can start Short Movie Creator by double-clicking the Short Movie Creator icon on the desktop (Windows) or clicking the Short Movie Creator icon in the Dock (Mac OS). Windows Mac OS

A Viewing Short Movies on Other Devices Movies saved to a memory card using the Save to Camera (memory card) option in Short Movie Creator can be viewed on the camera, or displayed on a television monitor when the camera is connected to a TV (0 84). Movies created in other applications or using the Save file option in Short Movie Creator can not be viewed on the camera.

A For More Information Consult online help for more infor- mation on using Short Movie Cre- ator.

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Connect the camera to a television for playback.

High-Definition Devices A type C mini-pin High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from third-party suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices.

1 Connect the HDMI cable. Turn the camera off and connect the HDMI cable.

2 Tune the device to the HDMI channel.

3 Turn the camera on. Turn the camera on; the camera monitor will remain off and the camera shooting mode display will appear on the HD device. Pictures can be played back using camera controls as described elsewhere in this manual; note that the edges of images may not be visible in the display. Stereo sound recorded with movies plays in stereo.

Viewing Pictures on TV

A Connecting Video Cables 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.

Connect to HD device (choose cable with appropriate connector)

Connect to camera

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HDMI Device Control To control the camera remotely from a device that supports HDMI-CEC (High- Definition Multimedia InterfaceCon- sumer Electronics Control), select On for HDMI device control in the camera setup menu. The HDMI-CEC device will display a remote control guide and the remote control can be used in place of the following camera controls:

The remote control guide can be hidden or displayed at any time by pressing the yellow button on the remote control. See the television manual for details.

D 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.

A 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.

Camera Remote control 1, 3, 4, 2 Up, down, left, and right buttons

J Center button K Blue button

G Red button Slide show menu (0 71) Green button

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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.

1 Turn the camera off.

2 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.

3 Turn the camera on. A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge playback display.

Printing Photographs

AUSB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the printer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub.

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A Printing Via Direct USB Connection Be sure the EN-EL20 battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5C power connector.

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Printing Pictures One at a Time

1 Select a picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pic- tures. Press W up to zoom in on the current frame (0 68; press W down to exit zoom). To view nine pictures at a time, press W down when a picture is displayed full frame. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press W up to display the highlighted pic- ture full frame.

2 Adjust print options. Press J to display PictBridge print options (0 91). Press 1 or 3 to high- light options and press 2 to select.

3 Start printing. Highlight Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J again.

D Selecting Photographs for Printing Movies and NEF (RAW) photographs (0 114) can not be selected for printing. If Motion Snapshots are selected, only the photographs will be printed; the movie portion will not be printed. If photographs taken with the Smart Photo Selector are selected, only the best shot will be printed.

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Printing Multiple Pictures

1 Display the PictBridge menu.

2 Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. Select images for printing: Select pic-

tures for printing. Select by date: Print one copy of each

picture taken on selected dates. Print DPOF print order: Print an existing print order created with

the DPOF print order option in the playback menu (0 92). The current print order will be displayed in Step 3.

Index print: To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card, proceed to Step 4. Note that if the memory card contains more than 256 pictures, a warning will be dis- played and only the first 256 images will be printed.

Press the G button in the Pict- Bridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 86).

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3 Select pictures or choose dates. If you chose Select images for printing or Print DPOF print order in Step 2, press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selec- tor to highlight pictures. To select the current picture for printing, press 1. The picture will be marked with a Z icon and the number of prints will be set to 1; press 1 or 3 to specify the number of prints (up to 99; to deselect the picture, press 3 when the number of prints is 1). Continue until all the desired pictures have been selected.

If you chose Select by date in Step 2, press 1 or 3 to highlight dates and press 2 to select or deselect.

A Inspecting Pictures To view pictures taken on the date high- lighted in the Select by date date list, press W down. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press W down to return to the date list.

The picture currently highlighted in the Select images for printing or Print DPOF print order displays or in the Select by date thumbnail display can be inspected by pressing W up; the picture will be displayed full screen while the but- ton is pressed.

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4 Adjust print options. Press J to display PictBridge print options. Press 1 or 3 to highlight page size, border, or time stamp items and press 2 to display the options described on page 91; note that a warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small for an index print.

5 Start printing. Highlight Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J again.

A Errors See page 176 for information on what to do if an error occurs during printing.

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A PictBridge Print Options

Page size

Highlight a page size (only sizes supported by the current printer are listed) and press J to select and exit to the previous menu (to print at the default page size for the current printer, select Use printer settings).

Number of

copies

This option is listed only when pictures are printed one at a time. Press 1 or 3 to choose number of copies (maximum 99), then press J to select and return to the previous menu.

Print border

This option is listed only if supported by the printer. Highlight Use printer settings (use current printer settings), Yes (print white borders), or No (no borders) and press J to select and exit to the previous menu.

Print time

stamp

Highlight Use printer settings (use current printer settings), Yes (print times and dates of recording on photos), or No (no time stamp) and press J to select and exit to the previous menu.

Crop

This option is listed only when pictures are printed one at a time on a printer that supports cropping. To exit without crop- ping, highlight No and press J. To crop the current picture, highlight Yes and press 2. Selecting Yes displays the dialog shown at right. Press W up to increase the size of the crop, down to decrease. Position the crop using the multi selector and press J. Note that print quality may drop if small crops are printed at large sizes.

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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- back menu, and cho ose f rom the following options:

Select/ set

Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selec- tor to highlight pictures (0 95). To select the current picture for printing, press 1. The picture will be marked with a Z icon and the number of prints will be set to 1; press 1 or 3 to specify the number of prints (up to 99; to deselect the picture, press 3 when the number of prints is 1). When the selection is complete, press J to display printing options. Highlight Print shooting info (print the shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in the print order) or Print date (print the date of recording on all pictures in the print order) and press 2 to select or deselect, and then press J to complete the print order.

Reset Remove all pictures from the print order.

D Print Set (DPOF) DPOF date and shooting info options are not supported when printing via direct USB connection; to print the date of recording on photo- graphs in the current print order, use the PictBridge Print time stamp option (0 91).

The Print set (DPOF) option can not be used if there is not enough space on the memory card to store the print order. For restrictions on the types of images that can be selected for printing, see page 87.

Print orders may not print correctly if images are deleted using a com- puter or other device after the print order is created.

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oThe Playback Menu To display the playback menu, press G and select the play- back menu tab (K).

The playback menu contains the following options:

G button

Option Description Default 0

Delete Delete multiple images. 69

Slide show View movies and photos in a slide show.

Image type: All images Selected scene: Auto

Frame interval: 5 s Movie playback time:

Same as frame interval Audio:

Background track 1

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Rotate tall Rotate tall (portrait-orien- tation) pictures for display during playback.

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DPOF print order Create digital print orders. 92

Protect Protect pictures from acci- dental deletion.

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Brighten shadows in dark or back-lit photos, creating a retouched copy that is saved separately from the unmodified original.

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Resize Create small copies of select- ed pictures.

Choose size: 1.1 M 98

Crop Create cropped copies of se- lected pictures.

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Edit movie Create copies of movies from which unwanted footage has been trimmed.

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A Playback The camera may be unable to display or retouch images that were cre- ated or have been edited with other devices.

A Image Quality Copies created from JPEG photos are the same quality as the original, while copies created from NEF (RAW) photos are saved as fine-quality JPEG images.

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A Inspecting Pictures The picture currently highlighted in the thumbnail display can be inspected by press- ing W up; the picture will be displayed full screen while the button is pressed.

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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.

Protect selected images from accidental deletion. Note that this option does NOT protect files from deletion when the memory card is formatted (0 149).

Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures (0 95) and press 1 or 3 to choose a rating (0 70). Press J to exit when the operation is complete.

Rotate Tall

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Tall (portrait-orientation) pictures are automatically rotated for display in the camera monitor. Pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation (0 155) will be displayed in wide (landscape) orientation.

Off Tall (portrait-orientation) pictures are displayed in wide (landscape) orientation.

Protect

Select/set Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight pictures (0 95) and press 1 or 3 to select or deselect. Press J to exit when the operation is complete.

Reset Remove protection from all pictures.

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Applied to selected images, D-Lighting creates copies that have been processed to brighten shadows. Use to retouch dark or backlit photographs.

Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight an image (0 95) and press J to display the options shown at right. Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed (the effect can be previewed in the display; hold W up to zoom in) and press J to create a retouched copy.

D-Lighting

Before After

DD-Lighting Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in cop- ies created with D-Lighting. Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects.

A Image Size Copies created from JPEG photos are the same size as the original, while copies created from NEF (RAW) photos are saved as JPEG images with a size of 3,872 2,592.

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Resize

DResized Copies Playback zoom may not be available with resized copies.

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Create a cropped copy of selected photo- graphs. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight a picture (0 95) and press J to display the image with the default crop shown in yellow. Use the controls below to choose a crop and save the copy.

Crop

To Use Description Choose size W Press W up or down to choose the crop size.

Choose aspect ratio

Rotate the multi selector to choose between aspect ratios of 3 : 2, 4 : 3, 1 : 1, and 16 : 9.

Position crop Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to position the crop. Press and hold to move the crop rapidly to the desired position.

Create copy J Save the current crop as a separate file.

D Cropped Copies Playback zoom may not be available with resized copies. The size of the copy varies with crop size and aspect ratio and appears at upper left in the crop display.

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1 Select Choose start point or Choose end point. Choose from the following options: Choose start point: Trim the opening

footage. Choose end point: Trim the closing foot-

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2 Select a movie. Press 4 or 2 or rotate the multi selector to highlight a movie (0 95) and press J to select.

3 Pause the movie on opening or closing frame. Play the movie back, pressing J to begin and resume playback and 3 to pause (0 42; the first frame is indi- cated by a h icon in the display, the last frame by i). Pause playback when you reach the frame that will become the new opening or closing frame.

4 Delete the unwanted frames. Press 1 to delete all frames before (Choose start point) or after (Choose end point) the current frame.

5 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. Edited copies are indicated by a f icon in full-frame playback.

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D Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long. If a copy can not be created at the current playback position, the current position will be displayed in red in Step 4 and no copy will be created. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card.

To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly, use a fully- charged battery when editing movies.

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The shooting menu contains the following options:

G button

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Reset shooting options

Reset shooting options to default values.

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Exposure mode Choose how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture.

h Scene auto selector 106

Image quality Choose a file format and compression ratio.

JPEG normal 114

Image size Choose a size for new pho- tos.

38722592 114

Continuous Take photos one at a time or in a burst.

Single frame 26

Frame rate Choose a frame rate for slow-motion movies (0 40).

400 fps 116

Movie settings Choose HD movie frame size and frame rate (0 37).

1080/60i 116

Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure.

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Auto 119

ISO sensitivity Control the cameras sen- sitivity to light.

Auto (1003200) 124

Picture Control Choose how the camera processes pictures.

Standard 125

Custom Picture Control

Create custom Picture Con- trols.

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Color space Choose a color space for new pictures.

sRGB 131

Active D-Lighting Avoid loss of detail in high- lights and shadows.

On 132

Long exposure NR Reduce noise in long time- exposures.

Off 133

High ISO noise reduction

Reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities.

On 133

Fade in/fade out Shoot HD movies with fade in/fade out effects.

None 133

Movie sound options

Choose sound recording options.

Microphone: Auto sensitivity (A)

Wind noise reduction: On

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Interval timer shooting

Take photos at a pre- selected interval.

00:01:00, 001 135

Vibration reduction

Adjust settings for lenses with vibration reduction.

Active/On 1 136

Focus mode Choose how the camera focuses.

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AF-area mode Choose how the focus area is selected.

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is selected for Electronic (Hi) or Slow motion is selected as the movie type.

3 Face detection is not available when 10 fps is selected for Electronic (Hi) or Slow motion is selected as the movie type.

Select Yes to reset the options in the shooting menu and other shooting settings to default values (0 103).

Face-priority AF Turn face-priority AF on or off.

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Built-in AF assist Control the built-in AF- assist illuminator.

On 145

Flash compensation

Control flash output. 0.0 146

Reset Shooting Options

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Exposure Mode

h Scene auto selector

An automatic, point-and-shoot mode in which the camera not only chooses shutter speed and aperture but adjusts other settings to suit the subject (0 21).

P Programmed auto

The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure (0 108).

S Shutter-priority auto

You choose the shutter speed; the camera selects an aperture for best results (0 109).

A Aperture- priority auto

You choose the aperture; the camera selects a shutter speed for best results (0 110).

M Manual You control both shutter speed and aperture (0 111). Set shutter speed to Bulb or Time for long time-expo- sures.

A ISO Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M Modes) When an auto option is selected for ISO sensitivity, the camera will automatically adjust sensitivity within the selected range if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the selected shutter speed or aper- ture.

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A Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture. Fast shutter speeds and large apertures freeze moving objects and soften background details, while slow shut- ter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring out background details.

Shutter speed Aperture

Fast shutter speed (1/1,600 s) Large aperture (f/5.6)

Slow shutter speed (1 s) Small aperture (f/16) (Remember, the higher the

f-number, the smaller the aperture.)

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P Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.

1 Choose a combination of shutter speed and aperture. Although the shutter speed and aper- ture chosen by the camera will pro- duce optimal results, you can also choose from other combinations that will produce the same exposure (flex- ible program). Press W up for large apertures (low f-numbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that freeze motion. Press down for small apertures (high f-num- bers) that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion. U is displayed while flexible program is in effect.

2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

ARestoring Default Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, press W up or down until U is no longer displayed, choose another mode, rotate the mode dial, or turn the camera off. The default shutter speed and aper- ture is automatically restored when the camera enters standby mode.

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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.

1 Choose a shutter speed. Press W up for faster shutter speeds, down for slower shutter speeds. Choose from values between 30 s and 1/16,000 s.

2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

Fast shutter speed (1/1,600 s) Slow shutter speed (1 s)

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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. Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing out details in the background and foreground. Short field depths are generally used in portraits to blur back- ground details, long field depths in landscape photographs to bring the foreground and background into focus.

1 Choose an aperture. Press W up for smaller apertures (higher f-numbers), down for larger apertures (lower f-numbers). The min- imum and maximum values depend on the lens currently in use.

2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

Large aperture (f/5.6) Small aperture (f/16)

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M Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture.

1 Choose shutter speed and aperture. Adjust shutter speed and aperture with reference to the exposure indica- tor (see below). Shutter speed is set by pressing W up for faster speeds and down for slower speeds: choose from values between 30 s and 1/16,000 s or select Bulb or Time to hold the shutter open indefinitely for a long time-exposure. Aperture is selected by rotating the multi selector clock- wise for smaller apertures (higher f-numbers) and counterclockwise for larger apertures (lower f-numbers): choose from values between the min- imum and maximum for the lens.

2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

A The Exposure Indicator When shutter speeds other than Bulb or Time are selected, the exposure indicator shows whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings.

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3EV Overexposed by over 2 EV

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Long Time-Exposures (Manual Exposure Mode Only) Select the following shutter speeds for long time-exposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. Bulb: The shutter remains open while

the shutter-release button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod.

Time: Requires an optional ML-L3 remote control (0 158). Start the expo- sure by pressing the ML-L3 shutter- release button. The shutter remains open until the button is pressed a sec- ond time.

1 Ready the camera. Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level sur- face. To prevent loss of power before the exposure is com- plete, use a fully charged EN-EL20 battery or an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5C power connector. Note that noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be present in long exposures; before shooting, choose On for Long exposure NR in the shooting menu (0 133).

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2 Choose a shutter speed. Press W down until Bulb is selected for shutter speed. For a shutter speed of Time, select a remote control mode (0 53) after choosing the shut- ter speed.

3 Open the shutter. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button all the way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the exposure is complete.

Time: Press the ML-L3 shutter-release button all the way down. The shutter will open immediately or after a two-second delay.

4 Close the shutter. Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release button.

Time: Press the ML-L3 shutter-release button all the way down.

Shooting ends automatically after two minutes. Note that some time may be required to record long exposures.

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Choose a file format and compression ratio for photographs taken in still image and Smart Photo Selector modes.

Choose the size of photographs taken in still image and Smart Photo Selector modes.

* Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch=approximately 2.54 cm).

Image Quality

Option File type Description

NEF (RAW) NEF

Compressed 12-bit raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card. White bal- ance, contrast, and other settings can be adjusted on a computer after shooting.

JPEG fine

JPEG

Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 4 (fine quality).

JPEG normal Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 8 (normal quality).

JPEG basic Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 16 (basic quality).

NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine

NEF/ JPEG

Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one fine-quality JPEG image.

Image Size

Option Size (pixels) Approximate print size at 300 dpi (cm/in.) *

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ANEF (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; 0 158) or ViewNX 2 (supplied).

When photographs taken at NEF (RAW) + JPEG are viewed on the cam- era, only the JPEG image will be displayed. When photographs taken at these settings are deleted, both NEF and JPEG images will be deleted.

A File Names Photos and movies are stored as image files with names of the form xxx_nnnn.yyy, where xxx is either NMS (Motion Snapshots) or DSC (other photos and movies), nnnn a four-digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera, and yyy one of the following three letter extensions: NEF for NEF (RAW) images, JPG for JPEG images, or MOV for movies. The NEF and JPEG files recorded at settings of NEF (RAW)+JPEG have the same file names but different extensions. Trimmed copies created with Edit movie (0 100) have file names beginning with DSC_; copies created with the other retouch options in the playback menu have file names beginning with CSC (e.g., CSC_0001. JPG). Images recorded with Adobe RGB selected for Color space (0 131) have names that begin with an underscore (e.g., _DSC0001.JPG).

A Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each pho- tograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 169).

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Choose a frame rate for slow motion movies (0 40). The faster the frame rate, the smaller the frame size.

* All figures are approximate. Slow motion movies will play back over a period of about 13.2 (400 fps) or 40 (1200 fps) times the recording time.

Choose a frame size and frame rate for HD movies (0 37).

* Sensor output is about 60 fps.

Frame Rate

Option Frame size (pixels) Bit rate

(approx.) Maximum length

(shooting) Maximum length

(playback) *

400 fps 640 240 1.8 Mbps 5 seconds 1 minute 6 seconds

1200 fps 320 120 0.6 Mbps 5 seconds 3 minutes

20 seconds

A See Also For information on the total length of movies that can be stored on the memory card, see page 169.

Movie Settings

Option Frame size (pixels) Recording rate Bit rate

(approx.) Maximum length

t 1080/60i 1,920 1,080 59.94 fields/s * 24 Mbps 20 minutes r 1080/30p 1,920 1,080 29.97 fps 24 Mbps 20 minutes u 720/60p 1,280 720 59.94 fps 16 Mbps 29 minutes

A Photo Frame Size Photographs recorded by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down during movie recording (0 39) have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. The frame size varies with the option selected for Movie settings: 1080/60i: 3,840 2,160 1080/30p: 1,920 1,080 720/60p: 1,280 720

A See Also For information on the total length of movies that can be stored on the memory card, see page 169.

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Choose how the camera sets exposure. Regardless of the option selected, metering is automatically adjusted to suit the scene when h Scene auto selector is selected for Exposure mode.

Metering

L Matrix The camera meters a wide area of the frame and adjusts for contrast (tone distribution), color, composition, and subject distance, producing natural results in most situations.

M Center- weighted

The camera meters the entire frame but assigns the greatest weight to the center area. This is the classic meter for por- traits and is recommended if you are using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1.

N Spot

The camera meters the current focus area; use to meter off- center subjects (if Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode as described on page 142, the camera will meter the center focus area, while during face-priority AF the camera will meter the focus area closest to the center of the selected face; 0 23). Spot metering ensures that the subject will be correctly exposed, even when framed against a background that is much brighter or darker.

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Autoexposure Lock Exposure lock is used to recompose photographs after metering exposure. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 117) to frame off-center subjects that are much brighter or darker than their surroundings or to optimize exposure for an object other than your main subject.

1 Meter exposure. Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter- release button halfway to meter expo- sure. Check that the focus area is dis- played in green.

2 Lock exposure. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway and the subject posi- tioned in the focus area, press 1 (A) to lock exposure. While exposure lock is in effect, an AE-L indicator will be dis- played. Exposure will remain locked while 1 (A) is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button.

3 Recompose the photograph. Keeping the 1 (A) button pressed, recompose the photo- graph and shoot. The option selected for Metering can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect.

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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. Regardless of the option selected, white balance is automatically adjusted to suit the scene if h Scene auto selector is selected for Exposure mode.

White Balance

v Auto Automatic white balance adjustment. Recom- mended in most situations.

J Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting.

I Fluorescent Use with cool-white fluorescent lighting. H Direct sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight. N Flash Use with the built-in flash.

G Cloudy Use in daylight under overcast skies. M Shade Use in daylight with subjects in the shade. L Preset manual Measure white balance (0 121).

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Fine-Tuning White Balance Options other than Preset manual can be fine-tuned as follows:

1 Display fine-tuning options. Highlight an option other than Preset manual and press 2 to display the fine-tuning options shown at right.

2 Fine-tune white balance. Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance.

3 Save changes and exit. Press J. An asterisk will appear next to the white balance icon (0 4) in the detailed display (0 5) to show that white balance has been altered from default values.

Increase green

Increase blue Increase amber

Increase magenta

AWhite Balance Fine Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a warm setting such as J (incandescent) is selected will make photographs slightly colder but will not actually make them blue.

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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.

1 Light a reference object. Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. A standard gray panel can be used for increased precision.

2 Select Preset manual. Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu and press 2. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; high- light Yes and press J to overwrite the existing value for preset manual white balance.

The message shown at right will be displayed.

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3 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 . N o p h o t o g r a p h w i l l b e recorded; white balance can be mea- sured accurately even when the cam- era is not in focus.

4 Check the results. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, the message shown at right will be displayed. To return to shooting mode immediately, press the shutter-release button half- way.

If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. The message at right will be displayed. Return to Step 3 and measure white balance again.

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D 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 (0 151; the default is 30 s).

D Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time; the existing value will be replaced when a new value is measured. Note that exposure is automatically increased by 1 EV when measuring white balance; if M Manual is selected for Exposure mode, adjust exposure so that the exposure indicator shows 0 (0 111).

A Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wave- lengths. While light sources with a color temperature in the neighbor- hood of 5,0005,500 K appear white, light sources with a lower color temperature, such as incandescent light bulbs, appear slightly yellow or red. Light sources with a higher color temperature appear tinged with blue. The camera white balance options are adapted to the follow- ing color temperatures:

Sodium-vapor lamps: 2,700 K J (incandescent)/

Warm-white fluorescent: 3,000 K White fluorescent: 3,700 K I Cool-white fluorescent: 4,200 K Day white fluorescent: 5,000 K

H (direct sunlight): 5,200 K N (flash): 5,400 K G (cloudy): 6,000 K Daylight fluorescent: 6,500 K Mercury-vapor lamps: 7,200 K M (shade): 8,000 K

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ISO sensitivity is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the more likely the image is to be affected by noise in the form of ran- domly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines. Noise is particularly likely at a setting of Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 6400).

ISO Sensitivity

x Auto (1003200) The camera adjusts ISO sensitivity in response to lighting conditions. ISO sensitivity is adjusted in the range given in brackets; choose larger ranges for increased sensitivity when lighting is poor, smaller ranges to reduce noise.

w Auto (100800)

v Auto (100400)

100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1

ISO sensitivity is fixed at the selected value.

A Auto (1003200)/Auto (100800)/Auto (100400) ISO-A appears at the bottom of the display when auto ISO sensitivity control is in effect.

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Choose how the camera processes photographs. Regardless of the option selected, the camera automatically chooses Picture Controls to suit the scene when h Scene auto selector is selected for Exposure mode.

Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset and custom Picture Controls (0 129) can be modified to suit the scene or your creative intent.

1 Display options. Highlight an item in the Picture Con- trol menu and press 2 to display Pic- ture Control settings (0 127; the settings available with custom Picture Controls are the same as the preset controls on which they are based). To use an unmodified Picture Control, highlight it and press J.

Picture Control

Q Standard Standard processing for balanced results. Recom- mended in most situations.

R Neutral Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched.

S Vivid Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect. Choose for photographs that emphasize primary col- ors.

T Monochrome Take monochrome photographs.

e Portrait Process portraits for natural texture and a rounded feel.

f Landscape Take vibrant photographs of landscapes and city- scapes.

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2 Adjust settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting and press 4 or 2 to choose a value. Repeat this step until all set- tings have been adjusted, or select Quick adjust (0 127) to choose a preset combination of set- tings. Default settings can be restored by pressing the O but- ton.

3 Save changes and exit. Press J.

A Preset Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera are referred to as preset Picture Controls. Custom Picture Controls are created through modifica- tions to existing Picture Controls using the Custom Picture Control option in the shooting menu (0 129). If desired, custom Picture Con- trols can be saved to a memory card and copied to other Nikon 1 J1 cameras or loaded into compatible software (0 130).

AModified Picture Controls Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings are indicated by aster- isks (*) next to the Picture Control name and icon in the Picture Control menu (0 125) and next to the Picture Control icon (0 4) in the detailed display (0 5).

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* Not available if Active D-Lighting (0 132) is on; reset if Active D-Lighting is activated after value is changed.

Quick adjust

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 example, choosing positive values for Vivid makes pic- tures more vivid. Not available with Neutral, Mono- chrome, or custom Picture Controls.

M anual adjustm

ents (all Picture Controls)

Sharpening

Control the sharpness of outlines. Select A to adjust sharpening automatically according to the type of scene, or choose from values between 0 (no sharpen- ing) and 9 (the higher the value, the greater the sharp- ening).

Contrast

Select A to adjust contrast automatically according to the type of scene, or choose from values between 3 and +3 (lower values prevent highlights in portrait sub- jects from being washed out in direct sunlight, while higher values preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low-contrast subjects). *

Brightness Choose 1 for reduced brightness, +1 for enhanced brightness. Does not affect exposure. *

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Saturation

Control the vividness of colors. Select A to adjust satu- ration automatically according to the type of scene, or choose from values between 3 and +3 (lower values reduce saturation and higher values increase it).

Hue

Choose negative values (to a minimum of 3) to make reds more purple, blues more green, and greens more yellow, positive values (up to +3) to make reds more orange, greens more blue, and blues more purple.

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Filter effects

Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome pho- tographs. Choose from Off, yellow, orange, red, and green (0 128).

Toning

Choose the tint used in monochrome photographs from B&W (black-and-white), Sepia, Cyanotype (blue- tinted monochrome), Red, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Blue, Purple Blue, and Red Purple (0 128).

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D A (Auto) Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with expo- sure and the position of the subject in the frame.

A The Picture Control Grid Pressing W up in Step 2 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and satu- ration for the selected Picture Control in rela- tion to the other Picture Controls (only contrast is displayed when Monochrome is selected). Release the W control to return to the Picture Control menu.

The icons for Picture Controls that use auto contrast and saturation are displayed in green in the Picture Control grid, and lines appear parallel to the axes of the grid.

A Previous Settings The line under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting. Use this as a reference when adjusting settings.

A Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on mono- chrome photographs. The following filter effects are available:

Y (yellow) Enhance contrast. Can be used to reduce the brightness of the sky in landscape photographs. Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red more contrast than orange.

O (orange) R (red)

G (green) Softens skin tones. Can be used for portraits.

Note that the effects achieved with Filter effects are more pronounced than those produced by physical glass filters.

A Toning (Monochrome Only) Pressing 3 when Toning is highlighted dis- plays saturation options. Press 4 or 2 to adjust saturation. Saturation control is not available when B&W (black-and-white) is selected.

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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.

1 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- ther modification.

2 Edit the selected Picture Control. See page 127 for more information. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the O but- ton. Press J when settings are com- plete.

3 Save the Picture Control. Highlight a destination (C-1 through C-9) and press J to save the custom Picture Control and return to the shooting menu.

The new Picture Control will be listed in the Picture Control menu.

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Load from/Save to Card Custom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX 2 or optional software such as 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 J1 cameras and compatible software and then deleted when no longer needed.

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 to camera Copy custom Picture Controls from the memory card to custom Picture Controls C-1 through C-9.

Delete from card

Delete selected custom Picture Controls from the memory card. The confirmation dialog shown at right will be dis- played before a Picture Control is deleted; to delete the selected Picture Control, high- light Yes and press J.

Copy to card Copy a custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) to a selected destination (1 through 99) on the memory card.

A Copy to Card Up to 99 custom Picture Controls can be stored on the memory card at any one time. The memory card can only be used to store user-created custom Picture Controls. The preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera can not be copied to the memory card or deleted.

A Custom Picture Control > Delete The Delete option in the Custom Picture Control menu can be used to delete selected custom Picture Controls when they are no longer needed.

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The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose sRGB for photos that will be used as is, with no further modification, Adobe RGB for photos that will be extensively processed or retouched after leaving the camera. Note that regardless of the option selected, sRGB is used for movies and Motion Snapshots and for photos recorded in movie mode.

Color Space

A Color Space Color spaces define the correspondence between colors and the numeric values by which they are represented in a digital image file. The sRGB color space is widely used, while Adobe RGB is typically used in publishing and commercial printing. sRGB is recommended when taking photographs that will be printed without modification or viewed in applications that do not support color management, or when taking photographs that will be printed with ExifPrint, the direct printing option on some household printers, or kiosk printing or other commercial print services. Adobe RGB photographs can also be printed using these options, but colors will not be as vivid.

JPEG photographs taken in the Adobe RGB color space are DCF compli- ant; applications and printers that support DCF will select the correct color space automatically. If the application or device does not support DCF, select the appropriate color space manually. For more informa- tion, see the documentation provided with the application or device.

ANikon Software ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automati- cally select the correct color space when opening photographs created with this camera.

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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 (0 117).

Active D-Lighting

Active D-Lighting: Off Active D-Lighting: Y On

D Active D-Lighting Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in pho- tographs taken with Active D-Lighting. Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects.

A Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting The Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu is used to adjust exposure during shooting to optimize the dynamic range, while the D-Lighting option in the playback menu (0 97) is used to optimize dynamic range in images after shooting.

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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. During processing, a warning will be displayed and pictures can not be taken (if the camera is turned off before processing is complete, the picture will be saved but noise reduction will not be performed). In continuous release mode, frame rates will slow and while photographs are being processed, the capacity of the memory buffer will drop.

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.

Add fade in and fade out effects at the beginning and end of HD movies shot with the camera.

Long Exposure NR

High ISO Noise Reduction

Fade in/Fade Out

y Fade (white) The movie fades in from white and fades out to white. z Fade (black) The movie fades in from black and fades out to black.

OFF None Fade in and fade out effects are not added to movies.

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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.

Wind Noise Reduction Select On to enable the low-cut filter, reducing noise produced by wind blowing over the microphone (note that other sounds may also be affected).

Movie Sound Options

A The 2 Icon Movies recorded with the microphone off are indicated by a 2 icon in full-frame and movie playback.

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Take photographs automatically at preset intervals.

1 Select Interval/Number of shots. Highlight Interval/Number of shots and press 2 to display interval timer options.

2 Adjust settings. Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours, min- utes, or seconds and press 1 or 3 to choose an interval longer than the slow- est anticipated shutter speed, then high- light the number of intervals and press 1 or 3 to change. Note that no pictures will be taken if the interval is less than 5 s. Press J to return to the interval timer shooting menu when settings are complete.

3 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. Shoot- ing will start after about 3 s, and con- tinue at the selected interval until all the shots have been taken (one shot is taken at each interval). Note that the pause following the recording of each shot varies with shutter speed and the time needed to record the image, with the result that photographs may not be recorded at the selected interval. Photos may also not be recorded if the shutter can not be released (for example, because the camera is unable to focus).

Interval Timer Shooting

DBefore Shooting Before proceeding, check that the clock is set correctly (0 18, 154) and then take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor.

Use of a tripod is recommended. To ensure that shooting is not inter- rupted, be sure the battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5C power connector.

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This option is available with lenses that supports vibration reduction (VR). The options available vary with the type of lens: Normal/Active/Off for lenses that support active vibration reduction and On/Off for other VR lenses. Choose Active, Nor- mal, or On to reduce the effects of vibration; choose Active when shooting from a moving vehicle or while walking or for other forms of strong camera shake, Normal for the relatively mild camera shake that occurs while standing still.

A Interval Timer Photography A warning will be displayed if the camera is unable to start interval timer photography at current settings (for example, when Bulb is selected for shutter speed). While interval timer photography is in progress, settings can not be adjusted and the camera will not turn off automatically (0 17).

A Interrupting Interval Timer Photography Interval timer shooting ends and interval timer settings are reset when the camera is turned off, the battery is exhausted, the memory card is full, the mode dial is rotated to a new setting, or the G or K button is pressed.

Vibration Reduction

A Vibration Reduction When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of the pan (if the camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake), making it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc. The composition may appear to change after the shutter is released, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

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Choose how the camera focuses (note that focus mode selection is not available in h Scene auto selector mode; 0 21, 106).

* Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.

Focus Mode

AF-A Auto-select AF: The camera automatically selects AF-S if the subject is stationary, AF-C if it is moving.

AF-S Single AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. *

AF-C Continuous AF: For subjects in motion. The camera focuses continu- ously while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Photos can be taken whether or not the camera is in focus.

AF-F Full-time AF: For subjects in motion. The camera focuses continu- ously; photos can be taken whether or not the camera is in focus.

MF Manual focus: Focus manually (0 140). Photos can be taken whether or not the camera is in focus.

A Focus Mode The options available vary with the shooting mode.

Still image mode AF-A (default), AF-S, AF-C, MF

Movie mode HD movie AF-F (default), AF-S, MF Slow motion AF-S (default), MF

Smart Photo Selector AF-A Motion Snapshot AF-S

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A The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illumi- nator will light automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. The AF- assist illuminator is available in still image, Smart Photo Selector, and Motion Snapshot modes and lights only if: AF-S is selected for focus mode or single AF

selected in AF-A focus mode, Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode (0 142) or the center focus

area (0 23) is selected for Single-point, and On is selected for Built-in AF assist in the shooting menu (0 145). Larger lenses may prevent the illuminator lighting all or part of the sub- ject.Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator.

A See Also See page 151 for information on controlling the beep that sounds when the camera focuses.

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AGetting 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. In these cases, focus manually (0 140) or use focus lock (0 143) to focus on another subject at the same distance, and then recompose the photograph.

There is little or no contrast between the subject and the background.

The subject contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness.

Example: The subject is the same color as the back- ground.

Examples: The subject is half in the shade; a night scene with point illu- mination.

The subject contains objects at differ- ent distances from the camera.

Background objects appear larger than the subject.

Example: The subject is inside a cage.

Example: A building is in the frame behind the subject.

The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns.

The subject contains many fine details or is made up of objects that are small or lack variation in brightness.

Example: Blinds or a row of windows in a skyscraper.

Example: A field of flowers.

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Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when autofocus does not produce the desired results.

1 Highlight Manual focus.

2 Display the manual focus guides.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight Manual focus (0 137).

Press J to magnify the view at the center of the frame and display man- ual focus guides.

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3 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; the faster you rotate the multi selector, the quicker the focus distance changes. The focus indicator shows the approximate focus dis- tance. Press J when the subject is in focus.

To magnify the view in the display by up to about 10 for precise focus, press the W control up. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to view areas of the frame not currently visible in the display; the vis- ible portion is shown by the naviga- tion window. To zoom out, press the W control down.

Multi selector dial: Focus

W control: Zoom in or out

Focus indicator

Navigation window

AMovies The multi selector can also be used to choose the focus distance if man- ual focus is selected during movie recording. Rotate the multi selector clockwise to increase the focus distance, counterclockwise to decrease; the faster you rotate the multi selector, the quicker the focus distance changes.

A Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body. The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is approximately 17 mm (0.7 in.).

Focal plane mark

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Choose how the focus area for autofocus is selected.

AF-Area Mode

e Auto- area

The camera automatically detects the subject and selects the focus area.

c Single- point

Press J to view the focus area selection display, then use the multi selector to position the focus area over your subject and press J; the camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus area only. Use with stationary subjects.

Focus area

9 Subject tracking

Press J to view the focus area selection display, then use the multi selector to position the focus area over your subject and press J. The focus area will track the subject as it moves through the area shown at right. The camera will focus on the selected subject when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To end focus tracking when shooting is complete, press J.

Focus area

Subject tracking area

A Subject Tracking The camera may be unable to track subjects if they move quickly, leave the frame or are obscured by other objects, change visibly in size, color, or brightness, or are too small, too large, too bright, too dark, or similar in color or brightness to the background.

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Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing on the subject in the center of the frame, allowing you to focus on a subject that will not be in the center of the final composi- tion. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 139), you can also focus on another subject at the same distance and then use focus lock to recompose the photograph. Focus lock is most effective when an option other than Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode (0 142).

1 Focus. Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter- release button halfway to initiate focus. Check that the focus area is dis- played in green. If AF-S is selected for focus mode (0 137), focus will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

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2 Lock focus. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, press 1 (A) to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-L indi- cator will be displayed; 0 118). Focus will remain locked while 1 (A) is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release but- ton.

3 Recompose the photograph and shoot. Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep 1 (A) pressed, allowing several photographs in suc- cession to be taken at the same focus setting.

Do not change the distance between the camera and the sub- ject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance.

A See Also For information on changing the role of the 1 (A) button, see page 152.

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Choose On to enable face-priority AF (0 23).

If On is selected, the built-in AF-assist illu- minator will light to illuminate poorly-lit subjects in still image, Smart Photo Selec- tor, or Motion Snapshot mode if: AF-S is selected for focus mode (0 137)

or single AF is selected in AF-A, and Auto-area is selected for AF-area

mode (0 142) or the center focus area is selected for Single-point.

If Off is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will not light to assist the focus operation. Autofocus may not produce the desired results when lighting is poor.

Face-Priority AF

Built-in AF Assist

A See Also See page 138 for information on using the AF-assist illuminator. Infor- mation on the modes in which AF-assist is available may be found on page 49.

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Flash compensation alters flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject rel- ative to the background. Choose from values between 3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments of 1/3 EV; in general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker.

A Y icon is displayed when flash com- pensation is in effect. Normal flash out- put can be restored by setting flash compensation to 0. Flash compensa- tion is not reset when the camera is turned off.

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The Setup Menu To display the setup menu, press G and select the setup menu tab (B).

The setup menu contains the following options:

G button

Option Description Default 0

Reset setup options Reset setup menu options to default values.

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Format memory card

Format the memory card. 149

Slot empty release lock

Allow the shutter to be released when no mem- ory card is inserted in the camera.

Release locked 149

Welcome screen Display a welcome mes- sage at startup.

Off 150

Monitor brightness Adjust monitor bright- ness.

0 150

Grid display Display a framing grid. Off 150

Sound settings Choose the sounds made during shooting.

Autofocus/self-timer: On

Shutter: On 151

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Auto power off Choose the auto power off delay.

30 s 151

Remote on duration Choose how long the camera waits for a signal from a remote control.

5 min 152

Assign AE/AF-L button

Choose the role played by the 1 (A) button.

AE/AF lock 152

Shutter button AE lock

Choose whether expo- sure locks when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Off 152

HDMI device control

Choose whether remote controls for HDMI-CEC devices to which the camera is connected can be used to operate the camera.

On 85

Flicker reduction Reduce flicker or band- ing.

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Reset file numbering

Reset file numbering. 153

Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Daylight saving time:

Off 154

Language Choose a language for the camera displays.

154

Auto image rotation Record camera orienta- tion with pictures.

On 155

Pixel mapping Check and optimize the camera image sensor and image processors

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Firmware version Display the current firm- ware version.

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Select Yes to reset all setup menu options other than Flicker reduction, Time zone and date and Language to default val- ues.

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 79). To exit without formatting the memory card, highlight No and press J.

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.

Reset Setup Options

Format Memory Card

The message shown at right is displayed while the card is formatted; do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until formatting is com- plete.

Slot Empty Release Lock

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If On is selected, the message at right will be displayed whenever the camera is turned on.

Highlight Monitor brightness and press 2. Brightness can then be adjusted by pressing 1 or 3; choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness.

Select On to display a framing grid (0 5).

Welcome Screen

Monitor Brightness

Grid Display

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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 and remote control photography; to mute the beep, remove the check from this item. Select Shutter to play a sound when the shutter is released, or remove the check from this item to mute the shutter. Press J to exit when settings are complete.

Choose how long the displays remain on when no operations are per formed (0 17). Choose shorter delays to reduce the drain on the battery. Once the dis- plays have turned off, they can be reacti- vated by operating the camera buttons or mode dial.

Sound Settings

Auto Power Off

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Choose how long the camera will remain active while waiting for a signal from the remote control (0 53). Choose shorter delays to reduce the drain on the battery. Note that remote control mode must be reselected once the timer has expired.

Choose whether the 1 (A) button locks both focus and exposure (AE/AF lock), exposure only (AE lock only), or focus only (AF lock only ) . Focus lock is described on page 143, exposure lock on page 118.

If On is selected, exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Remote on Duration

Assign AE/AF-L Button

Shutter Button AE Lock

1 (A) button

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Reduce flicker and banding in the displays and in movies while shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting. Choose a frequency which matches that of the local AC power supply.

When a photograph is taken or a movie is recorded, the camera names the file by adding one to the number of the previ- ous file (0 115). If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a photograph numbered 9999, the shutter-release button will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken. To reset file numbering to 0001, select Yes for Reset file numbering and then either format the current memory card or insert a new memory card.

Flicker Reduction

A 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. Flicker reduction may not produce the desired results if the subject is very bright, in which case you should select A Aperture-priority auto or M Manual for Exposure mode and choose a smaller aperture (larger f-number).

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Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, or turn daylight saving time on or off (0 18).

Choose a language for camera messages and displays.

Time Zone and Date

Time zone Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set to the time in the new time zone.

Date and time Set the camera clock.

Date format Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed.

Daylight saving time

Turn daylight saving time on or off. The camera clock will automatically be advanced or set back one hour. The default setting is Off.

Language

Czech Danish

German English Spanish

Greek French Indonesian

Italian Hungarian Dutch

Norwegian Polish

etina Dansk Deutsch English Espaol Franais Indonesia Italiano Magyar Nederlands Norsk Polski

Portuguese Russian

Romanian Finnish Swedish

Turkish Ukrainian Arabic

Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese

Korean Thai

Portugus Romn Suomi Svenska Trke

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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 or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 158). The following orientations are recorded:

Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected. Choose this option when panning or taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down.

Auto Image Rotation

Landscape (wide) orientation

Camera rotated 90 clockwise

Camera rotated 90 counterclockwise

D Auto Image Rotation Image orientation is not recorded in movie or Motion Snapshot modes.

ARotate Tall To automatically rotate tall (portrait-orientation) photographs for dis- play during playback, select On for the Rotate tall option in the play- back menu (0 96).

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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 Attach a lens and lens cap. Turn the camera off and attach a 1 NIKKOR lens. Do not remove the lens cap.

2 Select Pixel mapping. Turn the camera on, press G, and select Pixel mapping in the setup menu.

3 Select Yes. Pixel mapping begins immediately. Note that other opera- tions can not be performed while pixel mapping is in progress. Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source until pixel mapping is complete.

4 Turn the camera off. Turn the camera off when pixel mapping is complete.

View the current firmware version.

Pixel Mapping

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nTechnical Notes Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error mes- sage is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera.

At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for your camera.

Optional Accessories

Lenses 1 mount lenses

A Lens f-number The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens.

Mount Adapter

Mount Adapter FT1: The FT1 allows NIKKOR F mount lenses to be used with Nikon 1 interchangeable lens format digital cam- eras. 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 longer. See page 189 for information on using the FT1. For information on attaching the FT1 and pre- cautions for use, see the FT1 Mount Adapter Users Manual. For information on the lenses that can be used, see Compatible NIKKOR F Mount Lenses. The FT1 Mount Adapter Users Manual and Compatible NIKKOR F Mount Lenses are included with the FT1.

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Power sources Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20 (0 1113): Additional EN-EL20 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives.

Battery Charger MH-27 (0 11): Recharge EN-EL20 batteries. Power Connector EP-5C, AC Adapter EH-5b: These accessories can

be used to power the camera for extended periods (EH-5a and EH-5 AC adapters can also be used). An EP-5C power connector is required to connect the camera to the EH-5b, EH-5a, or EH-5; see page 161 for details.

Remote controls

Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (0 53): The ML-L3 uses a 3 V CR2025 battery.

Pressing the battery-chamber latch to the right (q), insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber (w). Ensure that the battery is in the correct orientation (r).

Software Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package offering such features as white balance adjustment and color con- trol points.

Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the web- sites listed on page xvii for the latest information on sup- ported operating systems. At default settings, Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates to Capture NX 2 and other Nikon software and firmware while you are logged in to an account on the computer and the computer is connected to the Internet. A message is auto- matically displayed when an update is found.

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Body caps Body Cap BF-N1000: The body cap keeps the dust shield free of dust when a lens is not in place.

Tripod adapters

Tripod Adapter TA-N100: Prevents large lenses from coming into contact with the tripod head when the camera is mounted on a tripod. Attaching the TA-N100

1 Attach the TA-N100 to the camera. After turning the camera off, insert the TA-N100 in the camera tripod mount (q) and, keeping the projection on the TA-N100 aligned with the front of the camera, rotate the screw in the direction shown (w) to fasten the TA-N100 in place.

2 Attach a tripod. Attach a tripod (available separately from third-party suppliers) to the TA-N100 (e). Hold the camera while fas- tening the tripod to ensure that the tripod is securely attached.

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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.

1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards.

2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-1.

3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDXC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-1.

Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.

SD cards SDHC cards 2 SDXC cards 3

SanDisk 2 GB 1 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB

64 GB Toshiba

Panasonic 48 GB, 64 GB Lexar Media

4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB

Platinum II

4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB Professional

Full-HD Video 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB

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Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connec- tor and AC adapter.

1 Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers.

2 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. The latch locks the connector in place when the con- nector is fully inserted.

3 Close the battery-chamber cover. Position the power connector cable so that it passes through the power con- nector slot and close the battery- chamber cover.

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4 Connect the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and the EP-5C power cable to the DC socket (r). A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.

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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. Do not store your camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that: are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60% are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic

fields, such as televisions or radios are exposed to temperatures above 50 C (122 F) or below 10 C

(14 F)

Cleaning

Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.

Storage and Cleaning

Camera body

Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or sea- side, wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly. Important: Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not cov- ered under warranty.

Lens

Lenses are easily damaged. Remove dust and lint with a blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid. To remove fingerprints and other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and clean with care.

Monitor

Remove dust and lint with a blower. When removing finger- prints and other stains, wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Do not apply pressure, as this could result in damage or malfunction.

Dust shield The dust shield is easily damaged. Remove dust and lint with a blower.

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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.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sudden changes in temperature, such as those that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.

Keep away from strong magnetic fields: Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the dis- plays, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the products internal circuitry.

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.

Keep the lens mount covered: Be sure to attach the body cap if the camera is without a lens.

Do not touch the dust shield: The dust shield covering the image sensor is easily damaged. Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the shield or poke it with cleaning tools. These actions could scratch or otherwise damage the shield.

Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source: Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected.

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions

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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.

Lenses are easily damaged. Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower. When using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid. To remove fingerprints and other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully.

Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-venti- lated area. If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to prevent fire. If the product will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag contain- ing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradu- ally loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at reg- ular intervals.

To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away.

Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery away.

Notes on the monitor: The monitor is constructed with extremely high pre- cision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pix- els that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.

Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.

Do not apply pressure to the display, as this could cause damage or mal- function. Dust or lint on the displays can be removed with a blower. Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the display touch- ing the skin or entering the eyes and mouth.

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Moir: Moir is an interference pattern created by the interaction of an image containing a regular, repeating grid, such as the pattern of weave in cloth or windows in a building, with the camera image sensor grid. In some cases, it may appear in the form of lines. If you notice moir in your photographs, try changing the distance to the subject, zooming in and out, or changing the angle between the subject and the camera.

Lines: Noise in the form of lines may in rare cases appear in pictures of extremely bright or backlit subjects.

Batteries: Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries: Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat. Keep the battery terminals clean. Turn the product off before replacing the battery. Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and

replace the terminal cover. These devices draw minute amounts of charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point that it will no longer function. If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it and stor- ing it in a location with an ambient temperature of 15 to 25 C (59 to 77 F; avoid hot or extremely cold locations). Repeat this process at least once every six months.

Turning the camera on and off repeatedly when the battery is fully dis- charged will shorten battery life. Batteries that have been fully dis- charged must be charged before use.

The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in use. Attempting to charge the battery while the internal temperature is elevated will impair battery performance, and the battery may not charge or charge only partially. Wait for the battery to cool before charging.

Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair bat- tery performance.

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A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase a new EN-EL20 battery.

Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on impor- tant occasions, ready a spare EN-EL20 battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replace- ment batteries on short notice. Note that on cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.

Used batteries are a valuable resource; recycle in accord with local reg- ulations.

D 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). Frequent inspection and servicing are particu- larly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accesso- ries regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.

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Defaults for the options in the playback, shooting, and setup menus may be found on pages 93, 103, and 147, respectively. Defaults for other settings are listed below.

* Not displayed when Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode.

Defaults

Option Default Focus area (0 142) Center *

Flexible program (0 108) Off Autoexposure lock (0 118) Off Focus lock (0 143) Off Self-timer (0 53) Off Exposure compensation (0 56) 0.0 Flash mode (0 58) Fill flash Movie mode (0 37) HD movie Theme (0 47) Beauty Picture Control settings (0 125) Unmodified

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The following table shows the number of pictures or amount of movie footage that can be stored on a 16 GB Toshiba R95 W80MB/s UHS-I SDHC card at different image quality, size, or movie settings. All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded.

Still Images (Still Image Mode)

1 Maximum number of pictures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. Drops if long exposure noise reduction is on (0 133).

2 Image size applies to JPEG images only. Size of NEF (RAW) images can not be changed. File size is the total for NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.

HD Movies

* For information on the maximum length that can be recorded in a single clip, see page 116.

Memory Card Capacity

Image quality (0 114)

Image size (0 114)

File size No. of images Buffer capacity 1

NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine 2

38722592 23.9 MB 659 19 28961944 21.4 MB 736 19 19361296 19.6 MB 804 19

NEF (RAW) 17.1 MB 922 19

JPEG fine 38722592 6.8 MB 2300 28 28961944 4.3 MB 3600 34 19361296 2.5 MB 6200 46

JPEG normal 38722592 3.4 MB 4500 38 28961944 2.2 MB 7100 46 19361296 1.3 MB 11900 65

JPEG basic 38722592 1.8 MB 8900 53 28961944 1.1 MB 13900 65 19361296 0.7 MB 22800 88

Movie settings (0 116) Maximum total length (approx.) *

1080/60i 1 hour 27 minutes 1080/30p 1 hour 27 minutes 720/60p 2 hours 10 minutes

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Slow Motion Movies

* Up to five seconds of slow motion footage can be recorded in a single clip. Playback length is about 13.2 (400 fps) or 40 (1200 fps) times the recorded length.

Still Images (Smart Photo Selector Mode)

1 Total size of all five images recorded with each shot. 2 Image size applies to JPEG images only. Size of NEF (RAW) images can not

be changed. File size is the total for NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.

Still Images (Motion Snapshot Mode)

* File size is the total for a single photograph and movie.

Frame rate (0 116) Maximum total recorded length (approx.) *

400 fps 1 hour 27 minutes 1200 fps 1 hour 27 minutes

Image quality (0 114) Image size (0 114) File size 1 No. of shots

NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine 2

38722592 119.4 MB 131 28961944 106.9 MB 147 19361296 97.8 MB 160

NEF (RAW) 85.3 MB 184

JPEG fine 38722592 34.1 MB 461 28961944 21.6 MB 729 19361296 12.5 MB 1258

JPEG normal 38722592 17.2 MB 915 28961944 10.9 MB 1438 19361296 6.6 MB 2397

JPEG basic 38722592 8.8 MB 1798 28961944 5.6 MB 2797 19361296 3.4 MB 4577

Image quality Image size File size * No. of shots 17.7 MB 891

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If the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of com- mon problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon repre- sentative.

Display

Troubleshooting

The monitor is off: The camera is off (0 17) or the battery is exhausted (0 11, 20). The monitor has turned off automatically to save power (0 151). The

monitor can be reactivated by operating buttons or the mode dial. The camera is connected to a computer (0 79) or television (0 84). The monitor turns off without warning: The battery is low (0 11, 20). The monitor has turned off automatically to save power (0 151). The

monitor can be reactivated by operating buttons or the mode dial. The cameras internal temperature is high (0 xvi, 179). Wait for the

camera to cool before turning it on again. Indicators are not displayed: Press the $ button (0 5).

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Shooting (All Exposure 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 13, 20). The flash is charging (0 59). The camera is not in focus (0 23). You are currently filming a slow motion movie (0 39). Continuous is selected in still image mode but only one picture is taken when the shutter-release button is pressed: Continuous shooting is not available if the flash is raised in Continuous mode (0 26). Pictures can be taken in con- tinuous mode if Electronic (Hi) is selected, but the flash will not fire. The camera does not focus automatically: The subject is not suited to autofocus (0 139). The camera is in manual focus mode (0 137, 140). Focus does not lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway: Use the 1 (A) button to lock focus when AF-C is selected for focus mode or when photographing moving subjects in AF-A mode (0 137, 143). Focus area selection is unavailable: Focus area selection is not available in auto-area (0 142) or face-priority (0 23) AF. In other AF-area modes, the focus area can be selected by pressing J. Subject-tracking AF not available: Select a non-monochrome Picture Control (0 125, 142). AF-area mode selection is unavailable: The camera is in Smart Photo Selector mode (0 31), manual focus mode is selected (0 137), or h Scene auto selector is selected for Exposure mode (0 106). Image size selection is unavailable: NEF (RAW) is selected for image quality (0 114). The camera is slow to record photos: Turn long exposure noise reduction off (0 133). Noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appears in photos: Lower ISO sensitivity or enable high ISO noise reduction (0 133). Use long exposure noise reduction at shutter speeds slower than 1 s

(0 133).

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Shooting (P, S, A, and M Modes)

No photo taken when remote control shutter-release button is pressed: Replace battery in remote control (0 158). Choose a remote control mode (0 53). The remote control standby timer has expired (0 152). The remote is not pointed at the camera or the infrared receiver is not

visible (0 2, 54). The remote is too far from the camera (0 54). Bright light is interfering with remote. Smudges appear in photographs: Clean the front and rear lens elements or the dust shield (0 163). Flicker or banding appears in movies or in the displays: Choose a Flicker reduc- tion setting that matches the local AC power supply (0 153). Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available in particular shooting or exposure modes (0 49).

The shutter release is disabled: You selected S Shutter-priority auto for Exposure mode after selecting a shutter speed of Bulb in manual exposure mode (0 109). Some shutter speeds are not available: You are using a flash (0 61). Colors are unnatural: Adjust white balance to match the light source (0 119). Adjust Picture Control settings (0 125). Cannot measure white balance: The subject is too dark or too bright (0 122). Picture Controls produce varying results: A (auto) is selected for sharpening, contrast, or saturation. For consistent results over a series of photos, choose another setting (0 127). Picture Control brightness and contrast can not be adjusted: Active D-Lighting is on (0 127, 132). Metering can not be changed: Exposure lock is in effect (0 118). Noise (reddish areas and other artifacts) appears in long time-exposures: Enable long-exposure noise reduction (0 133).

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Movies

Playback

Cannot record movies: The movie-record button can not be used to record movies in still image, Smart Photo Selector, or Motion Snapshot mode (0 25, 33, 47). No sound is recorded for movies: Microphone off is selected for Movie sound options > Microphone

(0 134). Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion movies (0 40) or Motion

Snapshots (0 45).

NEF (RAW) images are not displayed: The camera displays only the JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine images (0 114). Tall (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in wide (landscape) orientation: Select On for Rotate tall (0 96). The photos were taken with Auto image rotation off (0 155). Camera was pointed up or down when the photo was taken (0 155). Photo is displayed in image review (0 96). Cannot hear movie sound: Press W up to raise the volume (0 42). If the camera is connected to a

television (0 84), use the controls for the TV to adjust the volume. Live audio is not recorded with slow-motion movies (0 40) or Motion

Snapshots (0 47).

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Miscellaneous

Cannot delete images: Remove protection from the files before deletion (0 96). The memory card is locked (0 14). Cannot select photos for printing: The memory card is full (0 20) or locked (0 14) or the photos are in NEF (RAW) format. To print NEF (RAW) pho- tos, transfer the pictures to a computer and use the supplied software or Capture NX 2 (0 79). Pictures are not displayed on TV: The camera is not correctly connected (0 84). Pictures cannot be transferred to a computer: If your system does not meet the requirements on page 77, you may still be able to transfer pictures to the computer using a card reader. Photos are not displayed in Capture NX 2: Update to the latest version (0 158).

The camera is unresponsive: In extremely rare instances, the display may not respond as expected and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, taking care to avoid burns, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter (available separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again. If the problem persists after the battery has been removed and replaced, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. The date of recording is not correct: Set the camera clock (0 18, 154). Menu items are unavailable: Some options are only available at particular settings (0 49) or when a memory card is inserted (0 13, 93).

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This section lists the error messages that appear in the display.

Error Messages

Message Solution 0

Rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens.

A lens with a retractable lens barrel button is attached with the lens barrel retracted. Press the retractable lens barrel button and rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens.

16, 187

Check lens. Pictures can only be taken when a lens is attached.

Attach a lens. 16

Cannot take pictures. Insert fully-charged battery.

Turn the camera off and recharge the battery or insert a fully charged spare battery.

11, 13

Start-up error. Turn the camera off and then on again.

Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, and then turn the camera on.

13, 17

The clock has been reset.

Set the camera clock. 18, 154

No memory card. Turn the camera off and confirm that the card is correctly inserted.

13

This memory card is not formatted. Format the memory card?

Select Yes to format the card, or turn the camera off and insert another memory card.

13, 149

Memory card is locked (write protected).

Turn the camera off and slide the card write-protect switch to the write position.

14

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Memory card is full.

You may be able to record additional images if you reduce image quality or size.

114

Delete unwanted images. 69 Insert another memory card. 13, 160

This memory card cannot be used. Card may be damaged; insert a different card.

Use an approved card. 160 Format the card. If the problem per-

sists, the card may be damaged. Con- tact a Nikon-authorized service representative.

149

Insert a new memory card. 13, 160

Cannot create additional folders on memory card.

If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a photograph numbered 9999, the shutter-release button will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken. Choose Yes for Reset file num- bering and then either format the cur- rent memory card or insert a new memory card.

153

The movie-record button can not be used in this mode.

The movie-record button can not be used in Smart Photo Selector, still image, or Motion Snapshot mode.

25, 33, 47

Stills can not be taken when slow motion is selected.

The shutter-release button can not be used to take photographs while a slow-motion movie is being recorded.

39

Message Solution 0

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Hi Lower ISO sensitivity. 124 Choose a faster shutter speed or

smaller aperture (higher f-number). 109, 110,

111

Lo

Raise ISO sensitivity. 124 Use the built-in flash. 58 Choose a slower shutter speed or

larger aperture (lower f-number). 109, 110,

111 Photographs cannot be taken in shutter- priority auto mode at a shutter speed of Bulb.

Choose a different shutter speed, or select M Manual for Exposure mode.

109, 111

Failed to update lens firmware. Contact a Nikon-authorized service center.

An unsuccessful attempt has been made to update the firmware of the lens mounted on the camera. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representa- tive.

An error has occurred. Press the shutter- release button again.

Press the shutter-release button. Con- tact a Nikon-authorized service repre- sentative if the problem persists or re- occurs frequently.

Message Solution 0

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* See the printer manual for more information.

An error has occurred in the internal circuitry. Contact a Nikon-authorized service center.

Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative.

The cameras internal temperature is high. The camera will now turn off.

Wait for the camera to cool. xvi

Memory card contains no images.

To view pictures, insert a memory card containing images.

13

Cannot display this file.

The file has been created or modified on a computer or different make of camera, or is corrupt.

Cannot select this file. Check printer. Check the printer. *

Check paper. Select Resume after loading paper of the correct size.

*

Paper jam. Clear the jam and select Resume. *

Out of paper. Insert paper and select Resume. *

Check ink supply. Select Resume after checking the ink. *

Out of ink. Replace the ink and select Resume. *

Message Solution 0

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Nikon 1 J1 Digital Camera

Specifications

Type Type Digital camera with interchangeable lenses Lens mount Nikon 1 mount Effective angle of view Approx. 2.7 lens focal length (35 mm format

equivalent); Nikon CX format

Effective pixels 10.1 million

Image sensor Image sensor 13.2 mm 8.8 mm CMOS sensor

Storage Image size (pixels) Still images (still image and Smart Photo Selector modes,

aspect ratio 3 : 2) 3,872 2,592 2,896 1,944 1,936 1,296

Still images (movie mode, aspect ratio 16 : 9) 3,840 2,160 (1080/60i) 1,920 1,080 (1080/30p) 1,280 720 (720/60p)

Still images (Motion Snapshot mode, aspect ratio 16 : 9) 3,840 2,160

File format NEF (RAW): 12-bit, compressed 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; selected Picture Control can be mod- ified; storage for custom Picture Controls

Media SD (Secure Digital), SDHC, and SDXC memory cards File system DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digi-

tal Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge

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Shooting modes C still image (3 : 2), y Smart Photo Selector (3 : 2), 1 movie (HD 16 : 9, slow motion 8 : 3), z Motion Snapshot (16 : 9)

Shutter Type Electronic shutter Speed 1/16,00030 s in steps of 1/3 EV; Bulb; Time (requires

optional ML-L3 remote control) Flash sync speed Synchronizes with shutter at X= 1/60 s or slower

Release Mode Single frame, continuous, Electronic (Hi)

Self-timer, delayed remote, quick-response remote, interval timer shooting

Frame advance rate Electronic (Hi): Approx. 10, 30, or 60 fps Other modes: Up to 5 fps (single AF or manual

focus, S Shutter-priority auto or M Manual expo- sure mode, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values)

Self-timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s Remote control modes Delayed remote (2 s); quick-response remote

Exposure Metering TTL metering using image sensor Metering method Matrix

Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of frame

Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected focus area

Mode Programmed auto with flexible program; shutter- priority auto; aperture-priority auto; manual; scene auto selector

Exposure compensation 3+3 EV in increments of 1/3 EV Exposure lock Luminosity locked at metered value with A

(AE-L/AF-L) button ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

ISO 1003200 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to approx. 1 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) above ISO 3200; auto ISO sensitivity control (ISO 1003200, 100800, 100400) available

Active D-Lighting On, off

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Focus Autofocus Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-

detect AF); AF-assist illuminator Lens servo Autofocus (AF): Single AF (AF-S); continuous AF

(AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); full- time AF (AF-F)

Manual focus (MF) AF-area mode Single-point, auto-area, subject tracking Focus area Single-point AF: 135 focus areas; the center 73

areas support phase-detection AF Auto-area AF: 41 focus areas

Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single AF) or by pressing A (AE- L/AF-L) button

Face-priority AF On, off

Flash Built-in flash Raised by sliding flash pop-up control Guide Number (GN) Approx. 5/16 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 C/68 F) Control i-TTL flash control using image sensor available Mode Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync

with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync

Flash compensation 3+1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV Flash-ready indicator Lights when built-in flash unit is fully charged

White balance Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning

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Movie Metering TTL metering using image sensor Metering method Matrix

Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center of frame

Spot: Meters 2 mm circle centered on selected focus area

Frame size (pixels)/ recording rate

HD movies 1,920 1,080/60i (59.94 fields/s *) 1,920 1,080/30p (29.97 fps) 1,280 720/60p (59.94 fps)

Slow-motion movies 640 240/400 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps) 320 120/1,200 fps (plays at 30p/29.97 fps)

Motion Snapshot 1,920 1,080/60p (59.94 fps) (plays at 24p/23.976 fps)

File format MOV Video compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding Audio recording format AAC Audio recording device Built-in stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable

* Sensor output is about 60 fps.

Monitor 7.5 cm/3-in., approx. 460k-dot, TFT LCD with brightness adjustment

Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, slide show, histogram display, auto image rotation, and rating option

Interface USB Hi-Speed USB HDMI output Type C mini-pin HDMI connector

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Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged bat- tery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 C (68 F).

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.

Supported languages Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portu- guese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian

Power source Battery One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL20 battery AC adapter EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5C power connec-

tor (available separately)

Tripod socket 1/4-in. (ISO 1222)

Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W H D) Approx. 106.0 61.0 29.8 mm/

4.2 2.4 1.2 in., excluding projections Weight Approx. 277 g/9.8 oz with battery and memory

card but without body cap; approx. 234 g/8.3 oz (camera body only)

Operating environment Temperature 040 C/+32104 F Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation)

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MH-27 battery charger Rated input AC 100240 V, 5060 Hz, 0.2 A Rated output DC 8.4 V/0.6 A 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 040 C/+32104 F Dimensions (W H D) Approx. 67.0 28.0 94.0 mm/2.6 1.1 3.7 in.,

excluding plug adapter Weight Approx. 83 g/2.9 oz, excluding plug adapter

EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion battery Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity 7.2 V, 1,020 mAh Operating temperature 040 C/+32104 F Dimensions (W H D) Approx. 30.7 50.0 14.0 mm/1.2 2.0 0.6 in. Weight Approx. 41 g/1.4 oz, excluding terminal cover

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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.

1 NIKKOR VR 10 30 mm f/3.5 5.6 Type 1 mount lens Focal length 1030 mm Maximum aperture f/3.55.6 Construction 12 elements in 9 groups (including 3 aspherical elements) Angle of view 7729 40 Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) Minimum focus distance 0.2 m/0.7 ft from focal plane at all zoom positions Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening) Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range 10 mm focal length: f/3.516

30 mm focal length: f/5.616 Filter-attachment size 40.5 mm (P = 0.5 mm) Dimensions Approx. 57.5 mm diameter 42 mm (distance from

camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted) Weight Approx. 115 g/4.1 oz

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The 1 NIKKOR VR 10 30 mm f/3.5 5.6

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. They sup- port normal and active vibration reduction and vibration reduc- tion off (0 136).

Use the zoom ring to zoom in and out.

Lens hood mounting mark

Zoom ring Lens mounting mark

CPU contacts

Focal length mark Focal length scale

Retractable lens barrel button

Lens cap

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A Lens Care When using an optional lens hood, do not pick up or hold the lens or

camera using only the hood. Keep the CPU contacts clean. Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To

remove smudges and fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers.

Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.

A lens hood or NC filter can be used to protect the front lens element. Attach the front and rear caps when the lens is not in use. If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool,

dry location to prevent mold and rust. Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.

Keep the lens dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irrep- arable damage.

Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from reinforced plastic.

A Supplied Accessories 40.5 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-N40.5 Rear Lens Cap LF-N1000

AOptional Accessories 40.5 mm screw-on filters Lens Soft Case CL-N101 Bayonet Hood HB-N101 (attaches as shown below).

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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. Set the camera focus mode to AF-S (the camera will not focus in other autofocus modes). The only AF- area mode available is Single-point AF and the camera focuses on the subject in the center focus point only. Face-priority AF is not supported. In some cases, a beep may sound, the in-focus indicator may be displayed, and pictures can be taken when the camera is not in focus; if this occurs, focus manually.

Manual Focus Follow the steps below to focus manually when using the FT1 with a NIKKOR F mount lens.

1 Select manual focus mode. Select Focus mode in the shooting menu, highlight Manual focus, and press J. Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit the menus when settings are complete.

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.

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2 Focus. Rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus.

To zoom in on the display for more precise focus, press J (note that this feature is not available during movie recording or in slow-motion movie mode). A navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right of the display.

Navigation window

Press the W control up to zoom in to a maximum of 10, down to zoom out. Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the display. Press J to exit zoom.

W control

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The Electronic Rangefinder

Note that with some subjects, the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed when the camera is not in focus. Check focus in the display before shooting.

Error Messages and Displays The following warnings appear in the camera aperture display.

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 I In focus. 2 Camera focused in front of subject.

4 Camera focused behind subject. 2 4

Unable to determine focus. (blinks)

Display Problem Solution

FEE Lens aperture ring is not locked at minimum aperture.

When using CPU lenses, lock aperture ring at minimum aper- ture (highest f-number).

F Non-CPU lens is attached, or no lens is attached.

Use lens aperture ring to adjust aperture.

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Restrictions Smart Photo Selector mode is not supported. Motion Snapshots can be recorded only when an AF-S lens is

attached and AF-S (Single AF) is selected for focus mode and then only when the camera is in focus. Do not attempt to adjust focus using the focus ring; if the ring is rotated, an error message will be displayed and pictures can not be taken until the message has cleared from the display and the camera has been refocused by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

Shutter speeds of 1 s or slower are not available. The sound monitor switch and focus operation button (Focus

Lock/MEMORY RECALL/AF Start) have no effect.

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.

Lines may appear in photographs taken with non-CPU lenses stopped down to minimum aperture.

The camera continues to adjust exposure during movie record- ing. Select exposure mode A or M to prevent sounds made by the lens being picked up by the microphone.

Autofocus may be less precise when S Shutter-priority auto, A Aperture-priority auto, or M Manual is selected for Expo- sure mode.

During continuous shooting, focus is fixed at the position for the first shot in each burst and frame rates will slow in modes other than Electronic (Hi).

The display may change during shooting when Electronic (Hi) is selected, but this has no effect on photographs.

Certain lenses will block the AF-assist illuminator and, at some distances, the flash.

The tops and bottoms may be missing from circular bokeh shapes created at wide apertures using lenses with a maximum aperture of f/1.4.

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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.

Exif version 2.3: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.3, a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif-com- pliant printers.

PictBridge: A standard developed through cooperation with the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without first transferring them to a computer.

HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a standard for multimedia interfaces used in consumer electronics and AV devices capable of transmitting audiovisual data and control signals to HDMI-compliant devices via a single cable connec- tion.

Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corpora- tion in the United States and/or other countries. The PictBridge logo is a trademark. The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. HDMI, the logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec- tive holders.

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Battery Life The number of shots that can be taken with fully-charged batter- ies varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time menus are dis- played. Sample figures for EN-EL20 (1020 mAh) batteries are given below. Still images: Approximately 230 Movies: Approximately 70 minutes of HD footage at 1080/60i

Values for still images measured at 25 C/77 F with a fully- charged EN-EL20 battery, a 1 NIKKOR VR 1030mm f/3.55.6 lens, and a 16 GB Toshiba R95 W80MB/s UHS-I SDHC card according to the CIPA standard under the following test condi- tions: NORMAL-quality photographs taken at intervals of 30 s with the flash fired with every other shot and the camera turned off and then on after every ten shots.

The following can reduce battery life: Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway Repeated autofocus operations Taking NEF (RAW) photographs Slow shutter speeds Using vibration reduction mode with VR 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. Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose

their charge if left unused.

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Symbols C (Still image mode) .......................21 y (Smart Photo Selector mode) .31 1 (Movie mode) ................................37 z (Motion Snapshot mode) ..........45 h (Scene auto selector) ...... 21, 106 c (Portrait) .........................................21 d (Landscape) ...................................21 e (Close up) .......................................21 f (Night portrait) .............................21 Z (Auto) ..............................................21 P (Programmed auto) ...........106, 108 S (Shutter-priority auto) ......106, 109 A (Aperture-priority auto) ...106, 110 M (Manual) ...............................106, 111 U (flexible program) ...................... 108 G (menu) button 9, 93, 103, 147 K (playback) button ..........28, 34, 48 O (delete) button ...29, 35, 43, 48, 69 $ (display) button ................. 5, 63 & (feature) button .. 8, 26, 39, 47, 70 J (OK) button ......................34, 42, 48 A (AE-L/AF-L) ......................118, 144 E (exposure compensation) .........56 E (self-timer) ......................................53 W (playback zoom/thumbnail) control .................. 28, 42, 66, 68, 141 L (Preset manual) ....................... 121 " (delayed remote) .......................53 # (quick-response remote) .............53 8 (single frame) ................................26 s (continuous) ..................................26 r (electronic (Hi)) ..........................26 L (matrix) ......................................... 117 M (centerweighted) ...................... 117 N (spot) ............................................. 117 e (auto-area) ................................. 142 c (single-point) ............................ 142 9 (subject tracking) .................... 142

Y (red-eye reduction) .................... 58 p (slow sync) .................................... 58 q (rear curtain sync) ...................... 58 N (flash-ready indicator) ................. 58

A AC adapter ............................... 158, 161 Access lamp ........................................ 24 Accessories ........................................157 Active D-Lighting ............................132 Adobe RGB ........................................131 AE lock ...................................... 118, 152 AE-L ............................................ 118, 144 AE-L/AF-L button .............118, 144, 152 AF ................................................ 137, 142 AF-A .....................................................137 AF-area mode ...................................142 AF-assist illuminator ............ 138, 145 AF-C .....................................................137 AF-F ......................................................137 AF-S ......................................................137 Aperture ..........................107, 110, 111 Aperture-priority auto ........ 110, 111 Assign AE/AF-L button ..................152 Attaching the lens ............................ 16 Auto image rotation ......................155 Auto power off ..........................17, 151 Auto-area AF (AF-area mode) .....142 Autofocus ................................. 137, 142 Automatic scene selection ............ 21 Auto-select AF ..................................137 Available settings .............................. 49

B Background track ................ 48, 72, 82 Battery ............................11, 13, 20, 185 Beep .......................................23, 54, 151 Best shot ........................................ 31, 34 Body cap ...................................1, 2, 159 Border ................................................... 91

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Brightness ..........................................127 Buffering ........................................ 32, 46 Built-in AF assist ..................... 138, 145 Built-in Flash ....................................... 58 Bulb ......................................................112 Burst .......................................................26

C Calendar ........................................ 67, 71 Calendar playback ............................ 67 Capture NX 2 ..................115, 130, 158 CEC ......................................................... 85 Center-weighted (Metering) .......117 Charging a battery ............................ 11 Clock ......................................18, 19, 154 Clock battery ....................................... 19 Color space ........................................131 Color temperature ..........................123 Compatible lens ..............................157 Computer ............................................. 75 Continuous ..........................................26 Continuous AF ..................................137 Contrast .................................... 127, 132 Creating short movies .............. 81, 82 Crop ................................................91, 99 Custom Picture Control ....... 126, 129

D Date and time ............................18, 154 Date format ................................18, 154 Daylight saving time ...............18, 154 DCF version 2.0 ...................... 131, 193 Defaults ..............................................168 Delayed remote ................................. 53 Delete ........................ 29, 35, 43, 48, 69 Delete all images ............................... 69 Delete current image . 29, 35, 43, 48, 69

Delete selected images ................... 69 Detailed display ...............................4, 5 Detailed photo information ......5, 64 Digital Print Order Format ...........193 Discard ..................................................69

D-Lighting ........................................... 97 DPOF .....................................88, 92, 193 DPOF print order ........................ 88, 92 Dust shield ................................... 2, 163

E Edit movie ..........................................100 Electronic (Hi) ..................................... 26 Exif version 2.3 ....................... 131, 193 Exposure ..................56, 106, 117, 118 Exposure compensation ................ 56 Exposure indicator .........................111 Exposure lock ......................... 118, 152 Exposure mode ...............................106

F Face-priority AF ........................23, 145 Fade in/fade out ..............................133 Feature button ..........8, 26, 39, 47, 70 Fill flash ................................................. 58 Filter effects ............................ 127, 128 Fine-tuning white balance ..........120 Firmware version ............................156 Flash ..............................................58, 146 Flash compensation .......................146 Flash mode .......................................... 59 Flash range .......................................... 61 Flash-ready indicator ....................... 58 Flexible program .............................108 Flicker reduction .............................153 f-number .................................. 107, 157 Focal length ................................. 22, 64 Focal length scale ....................22, 187 Focal plane mark ........................ 2, 141 Focus ......................................... 137, 142 Focus area ...................................23, 142 Focus lock ..........................................143 Focus mode ......................................137 Format .........................................14, 149 Format memory card ..............14, 149 Frame rate ..................................63, 116 Full-frame playback ................... 28, 63 Full-time AF .......................................137

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G Grid display ...................................5, 150

H H.264 ................................................... 183 HD Movies .................................. 37, 116 HDMI ..................................... 84, 85, 193 HDMI device control ........................85 HDMI-CEC ............................................85 High definition .................. 84, 85, 193 High ISO noise reduction ............ 133 Histogram ............................................65 Hue ...................................................... 127

I Image quality ................................... 114 Image selection .................................95 Image size ......................................... 114 Index print ...........................................88 Infrared receiver ............................ 2, 54 Interval timer shooting ................ 135 ISO sensitivity .................................. 124

J JPEG ..................................................... 114

L Landscape .................................. 21, 125 Language ................................... 18, 154 Lens .................... 16, 22, 136, 157, 186 Lens cap ................................................16 Lens mount ....................................... 141 Load from/save to card ................ 130 Long exposure NR .......................... 133

M Manual ......................................106, 111 Manual focus .................................... 140 Matrix (Metering) ........................... 117 Maximum aperture ........................ 186 Memory buffer ...................................23 Memory card ... 13, 15, 149, 160, 169 Memory card capacity .................. 169

Metering .............................................117 Microphone ...............................38, 134 Mode dial ................................................6 Monitor ......................................4, 5, 150 Monitor brightness ........................150 Monochrome ....................................125 Motion Snapshot ..........................6, 45 Motion Snapshot mode ..............6, 45 Mount adapter ....................... 157, 189 MOV .....................................................115 Movie mode ....................................6, 37 Movie settings ..................................116 Movie sound options .....................134 Movie type ........................................... 39 Movie-record button ................ 38, 41 Movies ..........................................37, 116 Multi selector .........................................7

N NEF ............................................. 114, 115 NEF (RAW) ................................ 114, 115 Neutral ................................................125 Night portrait ..................................... 21 Nikon Transfer 2 ................................. 79

P Photo information ........................5, 63 PictBridge ...................................86, 193 Picture Control ....................... 125, 129 Pixel mapping ..................................156 Playback ........................................ 28, 63 Playback menu .................................. 93 Playback zoom ................................... 68 Portrait .........................................21, 125 Power connector ................... 158, 161 Power drive zoom switch ............... 22 Power switch ...................................... 17 Preset manual ........................ 119, 121 Press the shutter-release button all the way down ............................ 24, 25

Press the shutter-release button halfway ........................... 23, 25, 32, 46

Print date .............................................. 92

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Print DPOF print order ..................... 88 Printing .................................................86 Programmed auto ................. 106, 108 Protect ................................................... 96

Q Quick adjust ......................................127 Quick-response remote .................. 53

R Rating ............................................. 70, 96 Rear-curtain sync ..............................58 Red-eye reduction ............................ 58 Remote control .................................. 53 Remote on duration .......................152 Removing the lens from the camera 16

Reset file numbering .....................153 Reset setup options .......................149 Reset shooting options .................105 Resize ..................................................... 98 Retractable lens barrel button .... 16, 22, 187

Rotate tall ............................................. 96

S Saturation ..........................................127 Scene auto selector .................21, 106 SD card ................................................160 Select by date .....................................88 Select images for printing .............. 88 Self-portrait ......................................... 53 Self-timer .............................................. 53 Sensitivity ...........................................124 Sensor protection barrier .............187 Setup menu .......................................147 Sharpening ........................................127 Shooting menu ................................103 Short Movie Creator ........... 75, 81, 82 Shutter button AE lock ..................152 Shutter speed ................107, 109, 111 Shutter-priority auto ......................109

Shutter-release button .... 23, 25, 32, 46, 152

Simple photo information ............. 63 Simplified display ................................5 Single AF ............................................137 Single-point ......................................142 Size ....................98, 114, 116, 180, 183 Slide show ........................................... 71 Slot empty release lock .................149 Slow motion ..............................40, 116 Slow sync ............................................. 58 Smart Photo Selector mode .....6, 31 Sound settings .................................151 Speaker ....................................................2 Spot (Metering) ...............................117 sRGB .....................................................131 Standard .............................................125 Still image mode ...........................6, 21 Strap ...................................................... 11 Subject tracking ..............................142 System requirements ...................... 77

T Television ............................................. 84 Temperature warnings ....................xvi Theme ................................................... 47 Thumbnail playback ........................ 66 Time ............................. 18, 53, 112, 154 Time stamp ......................................... 91 Time zone ..........................................154 Time zone and date .......................154 Timer ............................................53, 135 Toning ....................................... 127, 128 Trimming movies ............................100 Tripod mounting spacer ........55, 159

U USB .................................................. 79, 86 USB cable ...................................... 79, 86

V Vibration reduction ........................136 ViewNX 2 .............................................. 75

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Vivid .................................................... 125 Volume ...........................................42, 73 VR ......................................................... 136

W Welcome screen ............................. 150 White balance .................................. 119 Wind noise reduction ................... 134

Z Zoom guide .........................................22 Zoom ring .................................. 22, 187

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